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  • in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of January 29, 2017? #6628
    Italiancook
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      Previously, I had reported making Martha Stewart's "Creamy Tomato Soup." I wasn't happy with it, because I had to add sugar. I reluctantly gave a quart of it to the homebound person to whom I give prepared food. I always give her a sheet that details what foods she received and how to reheat them (they're usually all frozen). I wrote that if she didn't like the tomato soup, she should throw it away. Tonight, she declared that it's delicious! I guess this is a case where you're better off not knowing what's in the food. Maybe my dissatisfaction with the taste was just that I knew it had sugar. BTW, Martha's recipe does not say to add sugar. I just did that because it tasted too bitter to me.

      I couldn't find the tomato size Martha recommended, so I used my imported-from-Chicago-Italian-imported tomatoes. Probably that accounts for the need for sugar.

      Another BTW, Cass, I like your idea of adding rice to the soup. If I hadn't already frozen the soup before you offered that suggestion, I would have made rice, added it to the soup before freezing, and told her it was Tomato & Rice Soup.

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      in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of Feburary 12, 2017? #6627
      Italiancook
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        I haven't cooked all week. Been eating from the freezer in order to do lots of other necessary things. I'd rather cook or bake.

        in reply to: Cuisinart Food Processor Recall #6626
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          cwcdesign, I may be wrong, but I think the first article I read about this said that it's a voluntary recall in that Cuisinart decided to do it, instead of the government forcing them to do the recall.

          in reply to: Cuisinart Food Processor Recall #6622
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            Thanks, BakerAunt, for posting. I called the recall line today and was told they were still on back order. When I asked when mine would arrive, I was told, "We don't know." So at least you received a more precise answer. I hope yours arrives before you move. I don't know why Cuisinart is not e-mailing me about this. I first learned about the recall via media, but Cuisinart sent me an e-mail the next day. I guess I had returned the registration form when it was originally purchased.

            I've read that some people wouldn't wait for the new blade and bought new Cuisinart processors. I refuse to do that, but I may send my husband out to see what other brands are in the stores. Easter is, after all, going to arrive before June.

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            in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of February 12, 2017? #6598
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              Aaron, Vermont Country Store used to sell them, but when I checked their site just now, I can't find them. Walmart online has them, if you can wait for delivery.

              in reply to: How Many Different Flours Do You Have in Your House? #6574
              Italiancook
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                I have only 4:

                AP
                Cake
                Bread
                Italian-Style

                in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of February 5, 2017? #6542
                Italiancook
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                  BakerAunt, you're doing better with your resolution than I. Congratulations!

                  in reply to: A Question about Restaurant Lettuce #6541
                  Italiancook
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                    BakerAunt, I have not heard about restaurants using preservatives on lettuce, but it would not surprise me. I'll ask this question the next time I go to a restaurant, which won't be for a while.

                    I searched online to see if garlic extract is used by restaurants, but didn't find an answer. Apparently there is garlic extract, and there are a few references that it's healthful. But I think solid garlic is also claimed as healthful.

                    in reply to: Cuisinart Food Processor Recall #6536
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                      thanks, BakerAunt, for the blade update. I hope mine arrives before Easter.

                      in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of January 29, 2017? #6519
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                        KIDPIZZA, thanks for the tomato soup recipe link. I'll probably try it during the summer, when I can access fresh tomatoes. I had a cup of this week's tomato soup with a grilled cheese for lunch. Believe me, the recipe looks much tastier.

                        luvpyrpom, I'm curious: Are you saying you canned your syrups? I don't can. I wonder if they can be frozen. The syrups would probably taste better with summer berries than the strawberries I used.

                        in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of January 29, 2017? #6510
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                          From Martha Stewart's website, I just made "Creamy Tomato Soup." I ended up adding some sugar to offset the bitterness of the tomatoes, and I added more half 'n half hoping it would also help. Aaron, I considered baking soda, but I wasn't sure how much to use. I will serve this soup to a guest, but I don't like adding sugar to savory food.

                          in reply to: ? 4 Aaron & Others #6470
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                            Aaron, my mother-in-law was an excellent cook of Mexican food. She always made her enchiladas with mole, and I wouldn't eat them. I never thought of making them with something else. I'm going to call around and see if anyone sells the Frontier Grill product. Thanks for the idea.

                            Carnitas is a good idea, too. I like them, but had never thought of freezing them.

                            in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of January 29, 2017? #6464
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                              RiversideLen, what a great idea -- berry sauce for ice cream! I'm going to buy ice cream and strawberries next time I go to grocery. I guess I should also buy yougurt so I have something healthful to eat with the sauce, too.

                              in reply to: ? 4 Aaron & Others #6458
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                                KIDPIZZA, thanks for your suggestions. I will try two of them, but not the crab cakes. I don't know where to buy imitation crab or even the real thing.

                                Mike, I would never have thought of making individual pot pies. I've never worked with puff pastry. Do you have to vent it like a top pie crust?

                                I don't like mole, so I'll not make enchiladas, Aaron, but lasagna is a good idea.

                                Thanks to all of you.

                                in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of January 22, 2017? #6457
                                Italiancook
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                                  This morning, I made Paula Deen's "Easy Rolls." Recipe at Food Network.

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