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Mayonnaise!
Why pay a lot of money for bad mayonnaise when you can make really gourmet mayonnaise in a few minutes at a fraction of the cost? Here's a simple recipe requiring no technique, commonly available...
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Egg Rolls
Here's a quick how-to on making egg rolls. You'll need: Egg Roll wrappers from your local grocery Bean Sprouts Carrots Cabbage or Chinese Nappa Green Onions Bamboo Shoots Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce...
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Gyoza!
No, it's not a Japanese movie monster, but Japanese dumplings. There are endless varieties and recipies, of which this is just one, but the method is the same for all. (Truthfully, this picture shows...
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Replacing a GFCI Outlet
GFCI , or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, outlets are required by code on outdoor outlets, or any outlet near a source of water. The one exception is that outlets intended for motor-driven...
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Passover recipe: Matzoh Brei!
One of the great traditional Ashkenazi recipes I grew up with, and a way to make Matzoh all the more palatable. SImple and foolproof, too.By: mjeContinue Reading »
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Passover bagels
Of course you can't have regular bagels during Passover, but you can have these treats. They're basically popovers made with matzoh meal.You'll need1c water1/2c peanut oil1 T sugar1 t salt2 c matzoh...
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Separating an Egg
A basic cooking skill- separating the yolk and white from an egg. An indispensable skill, and very easy to master. You'll note that the shell cracked terribly irregularly- some eggs don't perform well...
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Chinese Scallion Pancakes
Scallion Pancakes are one of my favorite Chinese snacks. They're served with congee, as part of dim sum, as appetizers, and as street food. And they're easier than you may think. Let's get started.By:...
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Easy Homemade Pasta
There are few recipes that are as cheap, and as satisfying, as homemade pasta. All you need is flour, eggs, and water to make the noodles, and the sauce can be as simple as butter, garlic, salt and...
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Potato Leek Soup
It's easy, it's delicious, and it only has three ingredients (and a little butter, salt and pepper)By: mjeContinue Reading »
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