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Feel free to think outside the box. I hosted my family last year in my small 1 bedroom apartment. Since I wanted to leave the living room open for people to sit/mingle while I finished the meal, ...

I would also suggest pork tenderloin or pork chops, but grilled instead of cooked in the oven. Pair with an apple or pear slaw.

Another good source for food/ingredient pairing suggestions is the book Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page.

In addition to the dishes mentioned in the post, I use shredded zucchini as part of a stuffing for portobello mushrooms.

I really like the sweet/savory combo. More so in apps/entrees than in desserts, though. I've made the Stuffed Chicken Breasts w/ Grapes, Hazelnuts and Parmesan recipe that is linked in the post a...

I mix it with rice vinegar, soy or fish sauce and sriracha and use the sauce as a topping for chicken burgers or dipping sauce for Trader Joe's shrimp gyozas.

This was covered last month on OhDeeDoh: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/nursery-tours/nursery-tour...

In the US, Menards carries wooden adirondack chairs. $35 for unfinished, $45 for stained/painted.

I like to saute grated zucchini with garlic and chopped onion. Then I'll mix it with some grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, and breadcrumbs. I put this mixture into portabello mushroom caps and...

I've made these with the Italian grapefruit soda from Trader Joe's. Delicious summer drink!

What type of paint would work best on rattan/wicker furniture?

If you click through to the magazine slideshow, there's a link to "details" about the property. From that section: "The cabin is located on the wooded grounds of Wandawega Lake Resort...

Please check your spelling. The St. Ben's Garden Walk benefits The Common Pantry.

I'm good for a couple days, but then I get tired. Typically, I plan for leftovers so I can bring them in to work for lunches. That means I get two dinners and two lunches out of most recipes. If ...

greengage - according to the linked article, it is an Aga stove. That and her countertops were described as "splurges" for the kitchen.

bluebeta : thanks for the update, you beat me to the punch. I also found the info on another blog and was sad to see the fabric is $195/yard - way out of my price range.

I received a gift subscription to Fine Cooking years back and loved the magazine. I kept all my issues (the only magazine I've done this with) and still refer back to them for recipes/techniques. ...

I noticed an article in Cook's Illustrated regarding the excess fat from braised short ribs. In the article, they actually suggest getting boneless short ribs. According to their tests, cooking t...

Inspired by a post at the blog Last Nights Dinner, I plan on making cassoulet this weekend. It's my first attempt both at making cassoulet and cooking dry beans! Here's the link to th...

How long will the curd keep in the refrigerator?