Recent content by Cuisinette

I am going through a lot of and mixed emotions right now. I don't cope well with death, I think this is much related with my past. In November, a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer and was going through the treatment process and rehab at an assisting living center. I have...

Last spring I saw an add in the local craigslist, someone was selling their BBQ and I needed one. There was no picture but the guy said the machine looks great and we need a truck to get it... cause it doesn't fit in a little car. We do have a truck and on our way there we were laughing that we...

5-6 Tablespoons Olive Oil 6 large button mushrooms (sliced, including stems) 1/2 small onion 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon flour 1 cup milk salt and pepper to taste 1 bullion cube (chicken flavor, optional) handful of chopped parsley Pasta for 4 people* In a sauce pan add oil and chopped onion...

I tried, honestly I did, and I know is just in my head, but I can't get rid of it. Everyone is praising the benefits of this grain and I understand that is great for me. But I can't pass the visual. This is what bothers me, the look of it, I feel as if I have a bowl of worms in front of me...

3-4 Tablespoons olive oil 1 lb pork sausage (mild) In a skillet heat the olive oil, add the sausage meat and fry until meat is brown. Remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. When cold, mix with: 3-4 tablespoons shredded cheese of your choice (I used a Tillamook...

I stumbled upon a Russian Forum, with lots of culinary gifted young ladies and there I found this wonderful recipe that not only takes 24 hours to make but it tastes much better than the one from a jar made months ago. I will recommend this recipe to all that love pickles. I think...

I got this knife in a thrift shop... I paid about $3 for it. I have no idea what it is used for. So far it is working great for my cakes. It has code number P91808 and Japan on the blade. The blade is 36 cm (14") long and wooden handle. Thank you.

750 gr. = 1lb 10 oz flour 3 teaspoons yeast 75 gr. = ¾ stick butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup warm water (more or less) Sesame seeds, poppy seeds or salt for toppings. 2 quarts water 1 tablespoon baking soda Line a pan with a silicone mat if you have, if not use parchment paper that has...

Very important... I have received few of these in the last week... but as everything in my spam folder I delete it. Read HERE

1 lb white dry bean 2-3 slices of bacon (smoked sausage or any other smoked meats) 1 medium onion 1/2 of red bell pepper 2 carrots 2 stalks celery 1 teaspoon dill weed 2-3 bay leaves 1 can stew tomatoes (or 2-4 fresh ones, chopped) Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley And if you could...

3 cups of flour 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon yeast Mix flour, salt, olive oil, yeast and water. Mix the dough until very smooth and elastic, about five minutes. Cover the dough with a plastic film and let rise in a warm place until...

This is where were headed... wont be too long either! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cf7IL_eZ38&feature=player_embedded

In Romania this is known as the sick man's penicillin. 1 chicken 1 lb carrots 2 stalks celery 1 parsnip root 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 2 handfuls of small pasta Salt to taste Pepper to taste 3-4 Tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) Take a large pot (1.5 gallons) fill half with cold water...

3 lb fresh clams 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 links Spanish Chorizos 2 stalk green onion 1/2 small red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 tomato 1/2 carrot 1/2 lemon 1 cup white wine Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley Place clams in a large bowl and wash very well under running water. Drain...

I had this recipe for many years... it is very popular in Romania and it is a favorite when fruits are in season. It is a type of cake like batter that taste more like a pound cake in the end. Once you make this and you taste it... you will never forget. 1 ½ cups (210 gr.)...