Having one person that is vegetarian in our house doesn't make meal planning difficult, usually. When there are four or more of us for dinner, I simply substitute the meat item with a non-meat protein, and everyone is happy. In fact, quite often I make two of the non-meat protein, as I enjoy a good number of vegetarian items.
The tricky times are when there are only three of us dining. It feels more cumbersome to make two different entrées for a party that small. Our of deference to our vegetarian, I make a meal that is vegetarian and (hopefully)
36 deLux Restaurant, Manchester, NH
by TT January 26th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews
When a perennial favorite ceases to exist, it is often difficult to fill the void. For 36 deLux, that has not held true. Located in the home of the former Richard's Bistro, 36 deLux has done a terrific job of providing the same excellent quality of food, service, and atmosphere that its predecessor did. Of course, the new owner previously was a chef at Richard's, which may help account for the smooth transition.
Since its opening in November 2011, I have dined there on two different occasions. The first was a business lunch, which gave me a small glimpse
Since its opening in November 2011, I have dined there on two different occasions. The first was a business lunch, which gave me a small glimpse
Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 3
by TT January 25th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
There are still three weeks until Valentine's Day, which still may be a little bit early to begin planning. However, what says love like a well-prepared menu? Over the past two weeks we have highlighted delicious chocolate desserts. Today we are sharing a completely different recipe, Soy Milk Panna Cotta with Crushed Blackberries.
This recipe is sure to appeal to those who prefer vanilla. The use of soy milk should be helpful to those who avoid dairy products due to allergies. Plus, as Chef English notes, "Soy milk has never tasted as good as it does in this version of
This recipe is sure to appeal to those who prefer vanilla. The use of soy milk should be helpful to those who avoid dairy products due to allergies. Plus, as Chef English notes, "Soy milk has never tasted as good as it does in this version of
Cake Flour
by Elizabeth Skipper January 24th, 2012 | Ask the Chef
I've been using cake flour for pasta dough lately, but it always seems to come out too sticky. Is it something to do with the wet weather we've been having, or should I go back to all-purpose flour?
Wet weather will somewhat influence how much moisture flour will absorb, but that's not the problem here. Trying to substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour is the culprit, no question.
The first thing you'll notice when substituting cake flour for all-purpose is how much less liquid it absorbs. If you use the amount your recipe usually calls for, you'll be surprised to find
Wet weather will somewhat influence how much moisture flour will absorb, but that's not the problem here. Trying to substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour is the culprit, no question.
The first thing you'll notice when substituting cake flour for all-purpose is how much less liquid it absorbs. If you use the amount your recipe usually calls for, you'll be surprised to find
Waldorf Salad Revisited
by TT January 23rd, 2012 | Recipes, Salads
After spending most of the afternoon at our daughter's gymnastics tournament, we were thinking of a meal that would be quick to prepare and filling. My husband suggested homemade steak subs with lots of veggies, and that seemed like a perfect solution. Knowing that the subs themselves may not be filling enough for my husband and teenage son, I suggested we have a side with it.
Yes, chips would have been the quick answer, but I was hoping for something healthier. I also knew that our fruit bin was filled with apples. I haven't consumed many servings of Waldorf Salad;
Yes, chips would have been the quick answer, but I was hoping for something healthier. I also knew that our fruit bin was filled with apples. I haven't consumed many servings of Waldorf Salad;