Posted from Now You're Entertaining 75 days ago
2 ounce chopped anchovies1 tablespoon minced garlic1/4 cup lemon juice4 egg yolks1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 cup olive oil24 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves2 cups croutons2 teaspoons pepper8 anchovies1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheeseMash anchovies and garlic to a paste. Whisk in lemon juice. Whi... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 77 days ago
1 minced shallot1 minced clove garlic1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons lime juice1/2 cup olive oil1/2 mashed avocado3 tablespoons parsley1 tablespoon chopped tarragon1 tablespoon chopped basil1 tablespoon chopped cilantro1 tablespoon chopped chivessalt and pepperComb... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 89 days ago
The right balsamic vinegar can make all of the difference. The older the balsamic the better.Try this simple balsamic vinaigrette for a great tasting salad.1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon chopped garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup olive oilBeat the vinegar i... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 92 days ago
labor day. salad day. it's all good. this month we're focusing on salads. there's so many kinds of salads, potato, veggie, pasta, fruit. and we'll explore them all. do you have a favorite salad? please comment and let us know. we'd love to hear from you. (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 95 days ago
you can pretty much freeze anything. which is really nice b/c then you don't have to worry about leftovers spoiling or buying too much of a sale item. good housekeeping offers a great freezing guide. here are some of their tips: avoid any extra air, this prevents freezer burn, if you defrost usin... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 95 days ago
it's amazing what you can do with some staple items. here are some core items to have in the house when trying to rework your leftovers:- tortillas, add rice and beans to any meat and voila, you have tortillas- pizza bread, keep them in your freezer and just add toppings- broth, kind of like the pi... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 100 days ago
buy the less convienient option -- boneless chicken breasts cost a lot more than chicken thighs with bones, but both are perfect for quick easy chicken dishes, same goes for preprepared or precut foodsbuy in bulk -- if you buy a whole turkey pound for pound you'll spend less than if you buy just the... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 119 days ago
people love kabobs. they're easy to make and colorful to look at. whole foods had some great ideas on how to save money when throwing a kabob party:- choose lower priced cuts of beef (save 40%)- buy 1/2 the meat and skewer fruits and veggies in between (save 30%)- use shorter skewerts - shop sales... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 120 days ago
* plan ahead - if you know what you want before you go to the store it will save you on impulse buys* make a list and stick to it so you get in and out of the store unscathed.* shop the sales and stock up on items you know you'll need again* buy in bulk and then divide and freeze* buy smaller quanti... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 122 days ago
we know. times are tough. this month we're focusing on how to entertain on a budget. (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 126 days ago
fill a glass with iceadd 6 ozs ginadd 5 drops extradry vermouthstir wellstrain into a chilled martini glassthread three olives (health, love, and wealth)and serve (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 127 days ago
did you know? one drink (and any kind) can actually keep your heart healthy, but two can actually be too many. one drink produces relaxation in your blood vessels, pumping up blood flow, but two makes the heart work harder, and blunts the normal dilation of vessels. (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 146 days ago
full proof liqueurs containing 40% or more alcohol can last decades if kept in a cool dark placefruit infused spirits and cordials begin to lose intensity after bing opened if stored at room temperature, but can last several months if refrigerated.creamy liqueurs will spoil the quickest and should a... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 146 days ago
1. a basic screw pull works best. use the small knife attached and cut the foil off the bottle. position the knife at the bottom rim of the bottle lip and slice down. remove the foil.2. twist the length of the corkscrew through the cork's center. 3. attach the screw's metal edge to the lip of th... (original story)
Posted from Now You're Entertaining 147 days ago
ordering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating, especially if you're ordering for a group. often there's hundreds of bottles to choose from and you have to decide on just one. here are some tips and tricks to help you through:1. know before you go. some restaurants print their wine lists on th... (original story)