Just found these tips. Hopefully none of us will need them but it's always good to have a way to solve a cooking dilemma simply and quickly.
Mushy cooked veggies
If veggies are mushy after cooking too long, there's an easy fix. Make a veggie puree by mixing them in a food processor or blender. Be careful not to blend too long or the puree will be very watery. Season to taste. Garlic always works well for me.
Too spicy salad or sauce
Besides pairing it with a cold beer (too many carbs for me), adding dairy is a good idea to cut down on the heat and spiciness. Stir in about 2 tablespoons of low-fat yogurt. East Indian meals usually have a yogurt side dish to help with the spiciness. Raita anyone? I found this easy recipe.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Something to share... keeping onions fresh...
We always like to share useful information, sites, and great products that we find and use. This is a special place to do this. Good thing about a blog is that the emails are already set up and I can include pictures very easily if I want.
It's amazing how so many ideas we read about are forgotten. Cutting out articles and piling them up on a desk doesn't help me to remember. I read one today that I thought was a good idea.
Have you ever wanted to buy a whole bag of onions because it cost a lot less than buying one or two? Ever wanted to buy extra of a type of onion while it's in season? My favorite is Vidalia but they're not always available at a good price.Saving money is good but they will probably rot before you use them all. Here's something I read in a magazine that I thought was an interesting way to keep them fresh. According to the article, it says that they will stay fresh for SIX MONTHS. I'm not sure if that is a fact but sounds good to me. Get ready... You'll need to a pair of CLEAN pantyhose. Good use for one with a small run that you were going to throw out anyway. Drop the onions, one by one, into a leg, tying a knot between each onion. Hang the hose on a hook in your pantry. It must mean that it has to be kept in the dark. Many of us don't have a pantry so maybe a closet would be okay. I'll have to try that. When you need an onion, cut the hose below the lowest knot. I think it's a great idea. Have to try this one sometime when the onions are on sale.
It's amazing how so many ideas we read about are forgotten. Cutting out articles and piling them up on a desk doesn't help me to remember. I read one today that I thought was a good idea.
Have you ever wanted to buy a whole bag of onions because it cost a lot less than buying one or two? Ever wanted to buy extra of a type of onion while it's in season? My favorite is Vidalia but they're not always available at a good price.Saving money is good but they will probably rot before you use them all. Here's something I read in a magazine that I thought was an interesting way to keep them fresh. According to the article, it says that they will stay fresh for SIX MONTHS. I'm not sure if that is a fact but sounds good to me. Get ready... You'll need to a pair of CLEAN pantyhose. Good use for one with a small run that you were going to throw out anyway. Drop the onions, one by one, into a leg, tying a knot between each onion. Hang the hose on a hook in your pantry. It must mean that it has to be kept in the dark. Many of us don't have a pantry so maybe a closet would be okay. I'll have to try that. When you need an onion, cut the hose below the lowest knot. I think it's a great idea. Have to try this one sometime when the onions are on sale.
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