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cherryIt is possible -- nay, probable -- that I have been heard many a time to proclaim that I have neither interest nor aptitude when it comes to all things domestic.
Seriously, people, I have set off the fire alarm while boiling water. I wish that was hyperbole, but, alas.
With my fancy new apartment, however, and this "taking lunch/supper" places kick I'm on, I am reaching out for help. I have decided that I am going to try to cook at least once a week.
What are your favourite recipes? Where do you find said things? What would you recommend to someone starting out?
Really, I'm very open. I don't eat red meat or bananas, but other than that ...
I adore vegetables and fruit and trying new things, but I appreciate classics. I enjoy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I am partial to fast and easy, but am stoked to try things that are a little more involved. I am especially willing to put in the effort for things that are a little different (read: non-North American fare).
I often take lunch and supper to my full time and part time jobs, so reheatable/cold foods are good, and I am also interested in your favourite sandwiches and any awesomely interesting sandwich/salad combos you've tried.
Please: Educate me, mock my ineptitude, it's all good.
Seriously, people, I have set off the fire alarm while boiling water. I wish that was hyperbole, but, alas.
With my fancy new apartment, however, and this "taking lunch/supper" places kick I'm on, I am reaching out for help. I have decided that I am going to try to cook at least once a week.
What are your favourite recipes? Where do you find said things? What would you recommend to someone starting out?
Really, I'm very open. I don't eat red meat or bananas, but other than that ...
I adore vegetables and fruit and trying new things, but I appreciate classics. I enjoy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I am partial to fast and easy, but am stoked to try things that are a little more involved. I am especially willing to put in the effort for things that are a little different (read: non-North American fare).
I often take lunch and supper to my full time and part time jobs, so reheatable/cold foods are good, and I am also interested in your favourite sandwiches and any awesomely interesting sandwich/salad combos you've tried.
Please: Educate me, mock my ineptitude, it's all good.
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Re: Jewish chicken soup
Date: 2007-05-17 01:49 pm (UTC)1) I'd substitute chicken or vegetable stock for water.
2) I'd cook all the vegetables in the stock until tender, and add the chicken only in the last 5 or 10 minutes of cooking
3) I'd adjust the herbs to match whatever the pre-cooked chicken was cooked in. For instance, rotisserie chicken is often cooked with garlic and rosemary, so you might substitute a pinch of rosemary for the tablespoons of dill.