Cooking & Recipes - May 2007

i'm making french fries. a couple sources told me to soak them in cold water for about an hour beforehand, as this washes out most of the starch and makes them crispier.

the whole point is that potatoes are nutritional, and french fries are a fun way to eat a bland food.

my question is, does washing the starch out completely ruin the nutritional value of them? am i eating nothing more than crispy foam? we eat potatoes for carbs, right? and most of those carbs come from starch? yes?

is this like grilling vs. stewing? the nutrients drip into the fire?

know what i'm getting at?

2007-05-16 13:03:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 13:01:09 · 2 answers · asked by Ang 2

I have looked on multiple web sites for a basic version of this cake. I cannot seem to find a basic recipe. They all seem to have friut or something added. My soon to be mother in law is supposed to make the best Coffee/Crumb Cake ever and she will not give up the recipe. This is my fiance's favorite but every recipe I show him he says that it is not it. Any help on this one would be mucho appreciated!!!

2007-05-16 12:56:55 · 5 answers · asked by Ang 2

Here are the ingredients I have in my home currenty:
1 lb of low fat ground sirloin-
Italian bread crumbs-
Eggs-
Italian mix seasoning-
parmesian and romano grated cheese-
fresh onions and garlic-
garlic powder-
olive oil-
wheat bread (not sure how fresh)-
hot sauce-
red wine-
beer lol-
The last time I mixed a few of the listed ingredients and it was pretty good but they fell apart and became kinda square shaped when I browned them. Can I cook them in the sauce? I have Emerils jar sauce here. Any help is appreciated!!

2007-05-16 12:24:27 · 9 answers · asked by flafuncop 2

I'm cooking fried chicken legs in a regular pot filled with oil on med on the stove. How long to boil in the pan? I have no idea! how do i know when it's done. HUrry and answer before it burns!

2007-05-16 11:58:48 · 22 answers · asked by Cutie 3

im throwing a surprise 50th birthday party for my mom on sat. at my house and was thinking about making some meatballs im my crockpot. im just going to buy plain frozen beef or turkey ones, and dont know what kind of sauce to cook them in. any suggestions???? i need something simple.
also, should the meatballs be frozen when i throw them in the crockpot or thaw them first?
thanks.

2007-05-16 11:52:20 · 8 answers · asked by Awesome Rockin Mom 7

imagine this a fountain filled with gallons of chocolate
with granny smith apples, pineapples, marshmallows, and plenty of toothpicks to dip and eat all the chocolate you want........sure sounds good to me............yummmm.........

2007-05-16 11:25:52 · 7 answers · asked by paz.amor.y felicidad. 2

and easy mash potatoes recipe...please help me. Also, just simple, easy, recipes, not too complicating, I'm still in college. Thanks all!

2007-05-16 10:40:19 · 15 answers · asked by elle 3

im in school, and i need to find a recipe that i could serve to my classmates, very simply. specifically, i would like something other than desserts. thank you

2007-05-16 10:34:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 09:10:29 · 30 answers · asked by robert r 2

OK- Where do you start when you find out you can't eat wheat protein anymore?? Websites, books any suggestion would help!! I just found out today!! And I don't know where to start!!
Thanks!!!

2007-05-16 08:17:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the best way to prepare stuffed peppers? Is it necessary to boil the peppers in salted water before baking?

2007-05-16 06:55:43 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-05-16 06:48:58 · 25 answers · asked by sullyzamora 2

and i mean EZ too,very little prep and ZERO garnish/cute stuff-ie salt pepper stick in oven or put wings and water and a can of "X" in the crock pot and it will be ready when you return from work-i get in trouble with cooking times as i am VERY impatient!-lol

2007-05-16 06:43:10 · 4 answers · asked by badmts 4

2007-05-16 06:19:23 · 31 answers · asked by M4rky d 6

2007-05-16 06:12:16 · 29 answers · asked by JOHN H 1

why does onion sting your eyes an make them water when you cut them an handle them whats in them to make your eyes like that, an they say to fill the sink up an cut them under the water would that help??????

2007-05-16 05:50:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

im so bored with usual stuff, need some new ideas, not fussy if it has meat or not...

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2007-05-16 05:47:01 · 21 answers · asked by LEXY 4

I can never get mine quite right. i like the yolk to be runny so i can dip my toast in.

2007-05-16 05:29:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 04:47:38 · 14 answers · asked by Bluebeard 1

I'm no longer with my boyfriend and moving out of my house I share with roommates. I used to cook big dinners everynight but now it seems to be a waste considering I am the only one eating. Im going shopping later to pick up groceries. I plan on making mini meatloafs to freeze, some canned tomatoe soups for grilled cheeses and jambalaya mix. What are some other ideas that I can make for just myself without too many leftovers or things that would freeze well that I could just pop in the oven. Thanks

2007-05-16 04:43:08 · 13 answers · asked by 35073209 3

2007-05-16 04:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by laplandfan 7

I'm cooking dinner for my boyfriend... I'm doing noodles, chicken drumsticks and was just wondering what else...
Can you decide for me?

Potato Wedges or curly fries...

2007-05-16 04:29:46 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some fast and easy seafood recipes for a cookbook i have to make for school.

2007-05-16 04:27:52 · 7 answers · asked by steph 2

2007-05-16 04:07:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 04:06:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a good side dish recipe for a BBQ next weekend. I am so tired of making the usual things (potato, pasta salad etc.)

Please help me out here. Thanks

2007-05-16 03:48:57 · 10 answers · asked by Kit 4

You know that fruit filling that is in between cake layers instead of regular icing. How do you make that???

2007-05-16 03:48:49 · 2 answers · asked by Small Town 2

have heard a few different definitions what does it mean in your opinion?

2007-05-16 02:49:07 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 02:14:35 · 11 answers · asked by piprincess22 3