| gre/grad school |
[Aug. 20th, 2008|01:19 am] |
Hi, I am looking for advice on taking the GRE and applying to grad school from those of you who have been there and done that. Specifically... how soon before taking the GRE should I register for it? Other than books/prep courses, any tips on studying for it? Math is my weaker suit thus far. BTW, the grad programs I am looking at are those that offer a masters in journalism. |
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| Chicken Kiev. |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|09:22 pm] |
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| Hi. :) |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|07:35 pm] |
I'm a fairly new member, but I have a small problem and was hoping for some suggestions. Thursday, my boyfriend invited his friend's mom over for dinner (his friend's on tour in Iraq, and she's basically like a second mother to him), but she's Jewish and follows the dietary codes strictly, hence the original Thursday night dinner of chicken fettuccine Alfredo is out... We were thinking of perhaps replacing it with a different chicken dish or perhaps salmon... Anyone out there know of kosher dishes/recipes for either? Some suggestions for accompanying sides would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance. :) |
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[Aug. 19th, 2008|09:51 pm] |
When i was in home ec class years ago, we made this breakfast/dessert dish using canned biscuits. I remember using the Pillsbury's layered biscuits and cutting them up, and covering them with some sort of cinnamon sugar mixture, and we made a sauce to go over them, with brown sugar, and i dont know what else.
Can any of you fill in the missing pieces for me? It was so delicious and i would love to make it again, i just dont remember everything. I need to know how to prepare and bake the biscuit pieces, and how to make that sauce.
thanks so much! |
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| Caltopia |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|06:16 pm] |
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So.... Caltopia is promising ChowDown at Restaurant Row...... where exactly is that? Forgive a new student :) |
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| Cooking Magazines-Gourmet or Bon Appetit? |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|06:18 pm] |
Which magazine do you think offers the best recipes for real people, articles and cook tools news/information/advise?? I'm going to subscribe to one as part of a airmiles plan but I can only chose one
TIA
Fiona
Edited to Add: I already subscribe to CI plus it wasn't one of the options ...Just either Gourmet or Bon Appetit
Thanks:) |
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| Alternatives to nuts |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|08:16 pm] |
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While I know they are an essential part of the recipe, and I am making what is a cardinal sin of Baklava-baking, I am wondering if there is an alternative to nuts in this recipe. I love making Baklava but I have a friend who is deathly allergic to nuts...ideas? |
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| Lasagna help |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|08:00 pm] |
Hi everybody I am new here and I really need some help. I am going to cook for my sister and some friends and I want to cook some lasagna for them but I have heard that is really hard to make. Does anybody know of an easy recipe for lasagna?
Thank you so much for all your help hppyflwr |
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| The Best BBQ Ribs You'll Ever Eat |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|06:16 pm] |
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| | hungry | ] | I've tried a lot of BBQ at places before, but nothing can beat my brother's dry rub recipe accompanied with this BBQ sauce recipe. Hope you guys enjoy!
James’s Rib Rub - 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp Adolf's Meat tenderizer
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp cumin
Directions: Mix dry ingredients well. Sprinkle over ribs and rub into the meat very well with your hands. Allow to set in the fridge about 3 hours before grilling. ~Makes enough for 2 slabs of ribs.
Barbeque Sauce - 64 oz. Ketchup
- 5 oz. Heinz 57 sauce
- 1½ cups sugar
- ¼ cup Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1½ tbsp. liquid smoke
- 1½ tsp. Garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2½ tbsp. Chili powder
Mix together and simmer about an hour until thick.
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| Moqueca de Camarao |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|04:46 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | hungry | ] | just finished cooking this AMAZING Brazilian shrimp stew: Moqueca de Camarao
Seriously this is a must to cook!!!!
30 shrimps 3 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/3 cup olive oil 2 onions, diced 1 large garlic cloves, minced 1 medium green pepper, chopped 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 3 stalks scallions, sliced 1 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, snipped 1/3 cup dende oil (red palm oil)

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| pot roast gone bad?? |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|04:46 pm] |
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I started a pot roast in my slow cooker this morning at 7:30. Nothing fancy, just beef, onions, spices and a few tablespoons of chicken stock.
I came home from work at 4:25 to find the slow cooker unplugged, and everything in it completely raw. Work of the cats, no doubt (or my own sleepy morning stupidity).
It was roughly 77 degrees today, the A/C was turned off.
Chuck it, cook it, put it back in the fridge and cook it tomorrow??
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Thanks guys, it's (sadly) in the trash :((( |
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[Aug. 19th, 2008|04:16 pm] |
I made lasanga the other night and I have about one cup of ricotta cheese left. And I have no idea what to do with it.
What would you use it for? |
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| Basque Pintxos |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|02:40 pm] |
I just returned from a wonderful short trip to Montreal, where we went to a Basque pintxo ("tapas") restaurant. I'd love to recreate some of the flavors, but I didn't recognize a lot of the secondary ingredients, and the cookbooks that look the best are in Spanish (which I haven't been able to read since high school). Does anyone have a suggestion for a good Basque pintxo cookbook? Amazon is turning up some possibilities, but I thought someone here might have a book that they have in hand and like.
Thanks! |
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| Frosting question and Applesauce Cake Recipe |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|01:19 pm] |
Hi all,
I'm making my son's 2nd birthday cake this afternoon and would like the frosting to stand up a bit more (hello, August in Texas). What can I add to the following recipe to help make it stiffer?
-Whipped frosting
* 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed * 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix * 1 cup milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix with milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spread evenly over cake.
In return, I offer the Applesauce Cake recipe: ( Read more... ) Thanks for your help! |
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| Okra - Summer Love |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|01:45 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | thoughtful | ] | We have one of those self serve honor system little shack of a veggie stand around the corner from us.. The guy has the most amazing tomatoes, and a lot of other stuff as well when it's in season, but the other day I found some beautiful Okra.. Man this okra was huge, and just gorgeous, so I grabbed some up!
I normally sauté my okra, or fry it.. But I was grilling and decided to try something new. Here was the results:
Needed:
1. Fresh Okra (about a pound??) 2. ½ Sweet or White Onion 3. 2 cloves of crushed Garlic 4. 3 table spoons of good Olive Oil 5. ½ tsp Smoked Paprika (I want to try some smoked chipotle powder next time!) 6. S & P to taste Do it! 1. Put all ingredients in a bowl 2. Mix well (and gently) with hands 3. Put in a grill sauté pan and grill for approx. 10-15 min (till Orka is cooked but still crunchy) 4. Serve immediately You could also add chopped up chili’s to this and it would be amazing.
Xposted to cooking4u |
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| Three-Potato Salad |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|10:12 am] |
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Had a blogging assignment to share a favorite dish that you bring to a BBQ...I've brought a lot of dishes but this one is definitely my favorite! It takes your basic potato salad, and brings it to a whole new level (both in terms of taste and nutrition) by adding sweet potatoes (and purple potatoes, so it's gorgeous). Plus the sauce is tangy and tasty and it has green onions, which I LOVE! Check it out... http://buzz.prevention.com/community/cook-it-up/three-potato-salad-a-new-twist-on-an-old-favorite |
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| Make mah dinner! |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|05:01 pm] |
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| | hungry | ] | Long time browser, first time et cetera! I'm hungry, but have no idea what to make and as much as I love cooking, I've yet to master the fine art of turning Whatever I Have into dinner. Here's where you fine people come in handy! Educate me on what you'd create out of:
500 grams beef mince A turkey schnitzel Jasmine rice A carrot An onion Thick hokkien noodles Eggs Cheese Garlic Frozen veggies Pasta Muffins
I also have salt, pepper, mayo and some assorted spices. |
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| Pie Crusts |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|12:02 am] |
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So for things like Pierogies and pie crusts, can I straight up substitute whole wheat flour for white? Is it only when making things that need yeast that you can't just replace the white with wheat? |
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| Quick question... |
[Aug. 19th, 2008|01:20 am] |
Does anyone know how many real eggs equal a cup of egg beaters?
Thanks! |
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[Aug. 18th, 2008|11:42 pm] |
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