I first saw these on the menu at a local pub and I was immediately intrigued. A deep-fried vegetable sounded odd, but yet interesting. I ordered them and I have been a fan ever since. Make you own deep-fried green beans using the recipe below. Ingredients: Peanut oil, for frying 1 cup beer 1 cup […]…
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How Long & How Do I Cook My Veggies? A Complete Guide to Cooking Vegetables
Make room on your frig for some more art. This list will guide you into properly preparing most all of your veggies. No more mushy mushrooms. No more concrete cauliflower. No more pasty potatoes. Simple perfection every time.
I Want One! #9 of 2014’s Top Rated Kitchen Gadgets “Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer”
This is another personal favorite that makes perfectly even, thick to paper-thin veggie slices in seconds but please use the guard! Enough said. I use my mandoline to slice veggie noodles in place of wheat, slices (shown) instead of chunks for shish kabob, to make paper thin garlic for pasta, soup and stews, sweet and…
I Want One! 2014’s Top Rated Kitchen Gadgets #5 UberChef’s Dual Julienne & Vegetable Peeler. Top Notch!
So, I got tired of gouging my fingers along with my veggies while peeling and commenced the search for a premium more ergonomic friendly gadget. I happened upon this ingenious device that seems to be holding up much longer than the norm as well. PLUS, it juliennes like a charm—such pretty, impressive garnishes this doodad…
I Want One! 2014’s Best Kitchen Gadgets #4 Kona BBQ Grill Mats!
One of my favorites is to BBQ pizza and shish kabob on the grill. Yet, providing smoky outdoor grilled flavors to our summertime favorites can present a challenge. How many times have you lost veggies down the grates? Would you like to grill more vegetables and pizzas, but fear you’ll lose half to the molten…
I Want One!! Genius or Flop? 2014 Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets #1
I’ve recently done some homework about 2014’s most requested and highest- rated kitchen gadgets and some are genius while others pale in comparison; much like the ones offered by old kitchen gadget guru Ronco’s Ron Popeil—remember his revelations? Over the next few weeks, in between recipes, I will be unveiling some of not only my…
Once Upon a Spice 