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If they are meaty, you could marinate/season them and turn them into fajitas. Fajitas are traditionally made from flank steak, so it would be a good use for them. If they're a little ...

It's the (not so secret) secret ingredient in my yummy apple pie. But I want to use it in Jerk chicken... but I can't seem to find a decent recipe unlocking the mysteries of this yum...

Ariel, You can make a perfectly tasty cheesecake without the water bath. A waterbath doesn't primarily affect the moistness of the cake, it affects the temperature of the pan. ...

I hang mine on a wall! My pot lids are on the wall, too, but it's really nice having a spot for the bulky, drawer-unfriendly items. It's primarily items like whisks, tongs, ladles and potato masher...

Pie on a stick! There were some awesome little pie options featured on this site a while ago, you should definitely look them up. Some other options: turkey drumsticks in...

I don't like the idea of silverware being on a shelf... unless it's a relatively low one. High shelves are great when the items you store on them are big and easy to see. They are bad ewhen the i...

I agree with Jonnifer that a seasonal soup would be nice, particularly paired with a light and crunchy salad. I would suggest butternut squash soup as well, here's one at epicurious with a ...

Wow! Great wall!

I peel, but it depends on the quality of what the veggie is going into. For Fancier stuff, ala Boeuf Bourguignon, I'll always peel. Rustic chicken soup? veggies just get a scrub. ...

I want to second the call for a different, and possibly more oil. Don't bother trying to sear with Extra virgin olive oil. Use the cheap stuff... corn, canola, or peanut. They burn at a higher t...

The deep fried apple pie is a great idea! There's an episode of good eats that talked about hand pies... essentially turnovers with all kinds of good fillings... and how to bake or fry them.

I think you just need a bigger ladle! I use mine all the time, but often resort to the measuring cup when my ladle is dirty and waiting fo rme to do dishes. I cook way more than I run my dishwasher...

And scotty is right.... pancakes or crepes served with powdered sugar and lemon, or nutella, or melted chocolate and banana, or fruit jam are a great option. There's even a recipe for ...

semifreddo!

Chocolate mousse!

rice krispie treaats!

I'm with Emily Ho. I grew up in the pencils and notepads house. I was ostracized for weeks by kids making fun of my dorky parents. I'll third the granola bar / fun size bags of pre...

Thanks Emma! I've been craving an icecream maker for ages... and I think I will finally go get one. Thanks for the tip!

Hey Emma, what type of Icecream machine did you get? Was there any particular reason for your choice?

Wow! It's so beautiful! I am unbelievably jealous.