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shrimp satay :: macadamia nuts
Satay Udang (Shrimp Satay) Ground macadamia nuts enrich this spicy Singaporean-style shrimp satay. MAKES 20 SKEWERS INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb. (about 40) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 1/2 tbsp. dark brown sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 8 Kaffir lime leaves, stemmed 5 macadamia nuts 4 […]
easy croutons
The nice thing about making croutons at home is the ability to make fresh croutons for salads and soups in small batches. By making your own, you can make small batches which is great for being frugal {nothing worse than a box of croutons gone stale} and saving money. Makes 10 cups | Hands-On Time: 10m | Total […]
main-dish salads
Fresh ideas for light and easy weeknight dinners via Sunset Magazine. Garlicky Steak Salad with Chickpeas and Artichokes No need to be alarmed about all the garlic; the OJ and soy sauce mellow it out. Recipe: Garlicky Steak Salad with Chickpeas and Artichokes Shrimp and White Bean Salad with Lemon Dressing The mix of chicory greens […]
top 10 tips for cooking with kids
This article first appeared on Gastrokid, a personal blog written by Bon Appétit Features Editor, Hugh Garvey, and Matthew Yeomans. The more you encourage your kids to participate in the pleasures of cooking healthy and delicious food, the more they’ll understand and love what they eat. After 7 years of cooking with our kids and chronicling […]
5o fattiest foods in the states
Traditional American fare—just like the American waistline—is looking more than a little pudgy these days. Even though some states enjoy healthier reputations than others (Yes, Colorado, we mean you), no state is completely guilt-free when it comes to dishes with huge portion sizes, super-high calorie counts, or sky-high fat content. So if you want to sample […]
italian coffee :: tools of the trade
Want the kind of dark, rich coffee that any caffè-loving Italian swears by? Get yourself a stove-to-table moka pot. Richard Sapper for Alessi $197; alessi.com Altho $91; viecokitchen.com Design Within Reach “Maillard” $160; dwr.com Bialetti “Moka Express” $20; bialettishop.com Bodum “Chambord” $120; bodumusa.com {original article via Bon Appetit, photos by Alexander Ho}
bone-in pork loin, fennel, garlic and sage
On special at the Market this month {May 2013} … this Wagshal’s Bone-in Pork Loin shouts spring!!! For flavor and moisture… we here at Just Simply… Cuisine rub the roast with seasonal herbs and baste it with white wine throughout the cooking process. Fennel is added towards the end for more flavor and moisture and […]
make your own baby food
Making your own baby purees is economical, easy and a healthy way to start your growing baby on solid foods. Starting at about 6 months of age, your baby will enjoy a steady diet of puree for breakfast, puree for lunch, puree for dinner… you want to keep meals interesting for both of you! The […]






