Anonymous
09/14/2014 19:59
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:cakes with layers? I'm going to tackle the Smith Island layer cake some day!
I just googled this and watched the video. They look delicious!
Anonymous
09/14/2014 19:44
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Not a dish, but, crackers. When I bring them to parties, everyone acts like I am some kind of magical baking imp. They are pathetically easy, and if you have a pasta machine and make hem really thin, people will act like you have superpowers.
I never give people the recipes, and it would appear that no one in my social circle can Google. So I keep my mystical powers to myself.
For the record, I don't buy crackers any more, either. You can VERY simply knock off about any cracker on the market, with less junk in them, for minimal time and effort.
I never give people the recipes, and it would appear that no one in my social circle can Google. So I keep my mystical powers to myself.
For the record, I don't buy crackers any more, either. You can VERY simply knock off about any cracker on the market, with less junk in them, for minimal time and effort.
Anonymous
09/14/2014 19:27
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Quiche. And I buy the premade pie crusts, and people are still impressed.
My sister makes homemade Graham crackers to take to potlucks, and apparently those go over quite well.
My sister makes homemade Graham crackers to take to potlucks, and apparently those go over quite well.
Anonymous
09/13/2014 22:35
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:risotto
I find the constant stirring to be a mental challenge.
That's why I do mine in a pressure cooker. No stirring!
+1. I love pressure cooker risotto.
Anonymous
09/13/2014 07:03
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:risotto
That's why I do mine in a pressure cooker. No stirring!
I love the stirring. Meditative.
But, you can also do no-stir risotto in the oven. Martha Stewart has a great recipe that turns out beautifully.
I'm suspicious of all non-stir methods.
I actually do enjoy making risotto if it's the only thing and not right before a dinner party. Otherwise too much commitment/stress.
Anonymous
09/13/2014 07:01
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Cornish hens. For some reason, maybe because they're small, everyone seems to think they're fancier than chicken.
Anonymous
09/13/2014 07:00
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:risotto
That's why I do mine in a pressure cooker. No stirring!
I love the stirring. Meditative.
But, you can also do no-stir risotto in the oven. Martha Stewart has a great recipe that turns out beautifully.
Anonymous
09/13/2014 05:14
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Barbecued bacon.
Anonymous
09/13/2014 05:05
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:risotto
That's why I do mine in a pressure cooker. No stirring!
Anonymous
09/13/2014 04:15
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
. This honestly would be even more work.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Thanksgiving turkey - not complicated
If I ever attempt this, I'm going to try 2 smaller birds, per the advice in the Thanksgiving thread...
Anonymous
09/12/2014 09:09
Subject: Re:what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
Fougasse
Really? How long does it take you to make a fougasse? BTW, I don't have a bread maker.
I just looked up what this is. It does look impressive.
Anonymous
09/11/2014 16:24
Subject: Re:what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Large grilled prawns. Only take a few minutes to prepare and there delicious.
Anonymous
09/11/2014 12:42
Subject: Re:what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:
Fougasse
Really? How long does it take you to make a fougasse? BTW, I don't have a bread maker.
Anonymous
09/11/2014 12:37
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Chicken Marbella. Delicious!
Anonymous
09/11/2014 12:36
Subject: what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?
Anonymous wrote:Thanksgiving turkey - not complicated
If I ever attempt this, I'm going to try 2 smaller birds, per the advice in the Thanksgiving thread...