Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
I like bran muffins. Did you put raisins in them?
I once heard from a dietitian that in most recipes we can cut the fat and sugar in half and it will still turn out well.
Many muffin recipes use an enormous amount of sugar, as much as a dessert.
There are some recipes that use honey, molasses or pure maple syrup. They have a bit more nutritional benefits. It is still a form of sugar though.
I haven’t tried replacing fat with applesauce yet. Some recipes call for applesauce to reduce fat intake.
Same with yogurt in recipes instead of sour cream or mayonnaise. Oh, and don’t get me started on eggs. Some say they are good for us and others disagree.
Cooking is chemistry, finding that right balance of ingredients. We want food to be nutritious but still have a good flavor.
I know that we save money by cooking our own food. I enjoy cooking.
People who watch what they spend will cook at home instead of eating out often.
I rarely get dessert in a restaurant. Most cost around $10. Pastries in a coffee shop run up the bill too.
I've tried to cut out some of the fat. But I tell ya, everything is better with BUTTER! 😜
No clue what it was made of but it was really good.
Dates sound fabulous in a muffin. You made me giggle about when you were a kid. I was a kid who picked the raisins out of my cinnamon rolls.
Anxiety,
Some vegan recipes are very good.
I wish that I had a passion for baking. Homemade bread with soup is yummy. I tend to eat soup with a couple of whole grain crackers.
Cranberry preserve is already done. I cook my cranberries with orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and I like it tart!!!
I think dessert will be a square or two of good chocolate and maybe a few berries. One day I am going to make strawberries dipped in chocolate but not today!
And the cabbage is good for you.
Maybe tomorrow on the lemon pie.
My Mom made the best lemon meringue pie and it did not look easy.
She was seen scraping off the meringue and trying again because it wasn't exactly the right golden brown.
pam - so glad the visit went well. You won't be nervous next time.
cw - wow Sounds so good. Sweet and sour red cabbage is a great dish.
send - your mum must have been a perfectionist! Haven't made a lemon meringue pie of a long, long time but I know I have never scraped off the meringue!
ana - a must for Easter!!!
brandee - R who is loves latkes (potato fritters) was surprised they were so good
I was gratified that the turkey etc. turned out very well. I thought I had over cooked it but it was fine. The gravy was to die for and the stuffing was light and tasty. Actually it was one of the better turkey dinners I have turned out. I guess I haven't lost it yet!
Turley soup is on the way!!!
I would highly recommend the Emeril Lagasse French door air fryer.
Once I stopped slamming the doors, I really like that they are not hanging down for one of my dogs to accidentally get burned by being nosey. I have used loads of the features and I find it is superior to a toaster oven for all the things I used my toaster oven for. It has a smaller footprint but larger profile, it has 2 shelves for cooking, so more space overall. I can not use my 9x13 pans but, I can easily use 2 8x9 pans, just more dishes. It came with lots of pans and I think it will serve my purposes brilliantly.
Hopefully you have found something that fits your needs but, if not, I really do like this product and would recommend it.
We cross posted last night. I want to confirm that I have the 360.
I went on Amazon to see pricing, I got mine at Sam's club for 180.00 and I was surprised by all the different models. Just wanted to clarify.
I need a new dishwasher too. But, I am married to a contractor which means I am last. :-) soon though, he will retire for real this time and then my house gets his attention.
With all your new friends at your condo, you can do potlucks and have your son over :-) big dinner!
I wouldn't call them friends -just people I say "Hi" to, My oldest son says it takes him 5 years before he calls someone a friend. I'm more in that line.
May you have lovely family dinners to fill your desire.
I find as I age that a big dinner looks different. I use to do 10 or more dishes, now 4 or 5 with desert is BIG and I enjoy it more, more time to visit instead of meal prep, clean up, etc.
How nice that your condo association does potlucks so you can at least meet the neighbors.
May God bless your day in a special way,
ETA All this talk of potlucks has brought back some great memories. I used to entertain - lots of people (mostly from work) and loads for food which I did myself. My policy was to cook till the first visitor arrived. I did the main dishes then experimented with new things in the last hours. and it was all good. People remembered my parties. The house was packed but it worked. Couldn't do it now. 😊
One time I burned sweet potatoes with the marshmallow topping! Somehow the thing caught on fire.
LOL 😆 I had no idea that marshmallows were so flammable!
I think that I ended up scraping off the marshmallow topping. Even experienced cooks goof up once in a while.
Is your entire pie burned or just the top? Lemon pie is delicious. Sorry your pie was ruined.
Use a Swiss meringue recipe and a kitchen torch to toast the peaks. Guarenteed it will be perfect every time.