lauranav's Profile
| Display Name: | lauranav |
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| Personal URL: | http://lauranav.com |
| Member Since: | 8/28/09 |
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In defense of spaghetti tacos-- my brother-in-law made something similar for his kids and it was actually really good kid food. The crunch of the taco shell brought something different to the usual spaghetti-and-meat-sauce taste. I'd probably throw in some frozen spinach for some green, and maybe play with the spices. But it's not as gross as you'd think! 15 Fresh (and Unexpected!) Ways to Serve Up Spaghetti |
2/9/12 11:37 AM |
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Argh, this one-- http://americastestkitchen.tumblr.com/post/3604206157/faq-cooks-illustrated-peanut-butter-tasting Make or Buy? Peanut Butter |
8/5/11 2:50 PM |
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Whoops, that link is members-only. Here is a summary of it: http://www.cooksillustrated.com/tastetests/overview.asp?docid=27439 Make or Buy? Peanut Butter |
8/5/11 2:49 PM |
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My local health food store has organic peanuts that they will grind up for peanut butter. It works out to about $0.21/ounce, and they will even let me reuse containers to fill with PB. Make or Buy? Peanut Butter |
8/5/11 2:49 PM |
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Hey, it doesn't off-gas, can be recycled... it is a great idea, I think! Easy-to-Assembly Cardboard Furniture from Karton |
7/12/11 3:50 PM |
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Great post! I don't eat much meat at home, so I suppose I'm a flexitarian. I also started a cooking blog, http://www.lauranav.com that has a lot of meatless options. Flexitarians: Newest Diet Fad or Sensible Lifestyle? |
2/7/11 5:43 PM |
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I'm huge on bars because I don't like all of the cookie sheets in-and-out of the oven (and the burning risk!). I'm just waiting for my mom to make me my annual mint brownies. :) What's Your Favorite Holiday Cookie? |
12/13/10 1:51 PM |
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Bake the biscuits in the butter? Betty Crocker, you are a GENIUS. Classic Biscuit Recipe: Butter Dips |
12/9/10 6:18 PM |
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I have a great recipe for Salmon and Chickpea salad, using canned salmon. It's a perfect pantry meal, and also has some Omega-3s to make you feel healthy. Easy Pantry Dinners: 5 Recipes with a Can of Chickpeas |
12/7/10 10:32 AM |
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That Rachael Ray recipe is a lot like Paula Deen's Pine Bark-- an insanely easy recipe involving Saltines, butter, and chocolate. And it's also simple to modify-- for example, adding chopped nuts on top, or using a darker chocolate (she calls for milk chocolate and I prefer dark.) Break off a Piece! Barks and Brittles for Sharing |
11/17/10 1:09 PM |
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My childhood favorite is cheesy spinach; you could probably bring it warm and keep it covered with foil. It's quick and delicious. Help Me Find a Green Vegetable Dish for Thanksgiving! Good Questions |
11/15/10 10:53 AM |
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I'm planning on breaking down my turkey-- butterflying it, I think-- before roasting so that I can control how it cooks. I may lose some points on presentation, but should win them back on taste! Five Thanksgiving Prep Tips from Melissa Clark |
11/11/10 10:26 AM |
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I have a yellow Le Creuset that I keep on my range, mostly because it's so big and I rarely need all four burners. Pots on Display: Le Creuset As Kitchen Art |
9/28/10 4:54 PM |
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Birmingham chef Frank Stitt owns some of my favorite restaurants. His cookbook, _Bottega Favorita: A Southern Chef’s Love Affair with Italian Food_ is, admittedly, a very intimidating book. It is also beautiful, with photographs of local Alabama farms and produce. A link to it on Amazon-- http://ow.ly/2Bd9l What's Your Favorite Italian Cookbook? |
9/8/10 12:16 PM |
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I like the planters... wonder if they'd work in front of a pretty traditional-looking brick ranch. Any thoughts, AT-ers? 10 More Frugal Finds For Less Than $20 |
9/2/10 10:24 AM |
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I'm a freehander-- tape is always a disaster for me and the funny tools don't work. Just take your time and choke up on the brush-- oh, and get a very nice, high-quality brush. Cutting In: What's Your Preference? |
8/14/10 11:22 AM |
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Ha! I love these. "Everything Ages Fast" Faux Vintage Tech Ads |
8/9/10 10:59 AM |
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Oh, YUM. Breakfast in Bed Recipe: IKEA-Inspired Cinnamon Rolls | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
7/23/10 4:37 PM |
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Had to Google the 60:30:10 color rule, but it's neat! I'll have to go around my house looking for it. Share Your Tried True Design Rules of Thumb | Apartment Therapy Chicago |
7/8/10 7:05 PM |
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I just posted a blog post of simple pizza dough-- and I love to top it with pesto. This peanut sauce idea is fantastic, but I don't live near TJ's. I'll have to get on this! Change It Up! 6 Alternatives to Tomato Sauce on Pizza | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
7/6/10 7:28 PM |
