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.

1. Buy more tongs! (You can use tongs a lot to cut down on the amount your hands touch raw meat, and therefore reduce handwashing. I have several pairs, always at the ready) 2. Quit us...

Nutrigrain Bars work like a gem, as long as you open the package before class. Also fantastic: A banana grapes string cheese baby bel cheeses

I had a similar experience to Stephen living in Korea for two years... radiant floors abound! And they were fabulous! I wish my parents house in chilly DC had them, where dry winter air the trans...

OMG I love her. especially the "its getting there" wiggle! Can TFN dump guy fieri and get her!?!?! I would totally watch her for hours on a saturday!

For all those of you thinking this sounds good... you were right. I just made a pot and it was super easy and absolutely delicious! I was skeptical of the vinegar, so I tasted it pre-vinegar...

I would happily switch to a toaster oven exclusively in my tiny texas apartment. My full size oven heats up the apartment to an ungodly degree from April-October (I just turned it on again yesterd...

Wow this sounds decadent. I can't wait to try it! Thanks!

My grocery has some great frozen asparagus that I like to keep on hand. It's great for a quick roasted vegetable pasta when asparagus is out of season, but not really usable for something in which...