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cholesterol diet

ellisbell wrote in bitchnkitchn Nov 19, 2010 10:25

I just found out I have astronomical cholesterol levels. You know your obese Uncle Tiny who's 6 feet tall and 400 pounds and eats nothing but McDonald's hamburgers? Yeah, my cholesterol is probably worse than his. My doctor said she had never seen it so high. Awesome ( Read more... )

diets, cholesterol, health

Spinach and Feta Quiche

ellisbell wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 28, 2010 21:35

I love making quiche - made this one yesterday and it was one of my more successful attempts. This recipe is for those who really love cheese. If you aren't as big of a fan of cheese or want to cut the fat and salt, I'd recommend reducing the cheese and adding a couple more eggs instead for filler.

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quiche, cheddar, cheese, feta, recipes, spinach

Tater Tot Casserole

ellisbell wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 28, 2010 21:27

I admit I was surprised at the success of the tater tot casserole. I did not expect it to turn out so tasty. Then again, part of the success of casseroles is making sure it's seasoned enough.
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ground beef, experiments, recipes, tater tots, casserole

Mexican food

ellisbell wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 27, 2010 22:26

Tonight the Hubz took me out for a much-needed respite of Mexican food and margaritas. The great thing about living in Texas is that there is Mexican food anyplace you go, and most of it is fantastic - the smaller and more Mom-and-Pop, the better ( Read more... )

mexican

Cranberry-Orange-Nut Bars

ilwitchgrrl wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 26, 2010 00:13

I made these delicious bars for dessert tonight, and wrote up the recipe and review of it here: http://pidgeinthekitch.blogspot.com/2010/10/review-cranberry-orange-nut-cookie-bars.html

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cookies, nuts, cranberry, recipes, orange, bars, links

Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Asian-Inspired Noodles

ilwitchgrrl wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 25, 2010 20:30

Tried a new recipe tonight!

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A localvore's challenge

gwendally wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 24, 2010 09:43

I have

a beef brisket (NOT a corned beef brisket, just a "brisket") and

a whole lot of green tomatoes.

What do I do with a beef brisket? This is not a cut I've ever cooked before other than boiling corned beef at St. Patrick's Day. But it's not corned!

And what do I do with green tomatoes? I've only let them just rot before. :-(

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Chicken Caesar Salad

ellisbell wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 23, 2010 11:41

I made chicken caesar salad last night and was impressed at how delicious it was. This is an entree that's often gross when you make it at home. What's key is making your own dressing, buying high quality chicken and paring off the gristle and fat, and using fresh grated parmesan cheese.

I used this recipe for my dressing, but eliminated the ( Read more... )

chicken caesar salad, recipes, dressings, salad, links, chicken

Pasta Puttanesca

seidhr wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 20, 2010 01:46

Here is the recipe I use to make this. If you don't like things spicy (or you like them really spicy), adjust the amount of red pepper you infuse into the oil. Also, this is pretty fast to make. The whole sauce is done in the time it takes me to boil water and cook the pasta 'n stuff.

1 pound pasta, prepared according to package directions (I like ( Read more... )

sauces, pasta, italian, recipes, tomatoes, vegetarian

Quick Veggie Chili - Four Spoons

cninety9 wrote in bitchnkitchn Oct 18, 2010 23:41

This is such a yummy, comforting and stick-to-your-ribs dish - you'll never miss the meat.

I'm one of those "a little bit of this, a lot of that" kind of cooks so my recipes may be frustrating for some. I promise this recipe is delicious and almost impossible to mess up.

Quick Veggie Chili

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chili, vegetarian