Mother's Famous Chinese Egg Rolls Recipe Saturday, January 15, 2011 My Mother’s Famous Chinese Egg Rolls These are my Mom’s Famous Crispy Chinese Egg Rolls and a recipe that I published way back in 2007 but somehow got lost in the Internet void. Thank goodness that this recipe was part of my cookbook so I still had the text and photos. This is one of those recipes that is a little more time consuming to make, but one that’s my favorite because 1) it’s my Mom’s recipe 2) everyone who has tried them instantly declare they are the best they’ve ever had 3) you can make a big batch of them and freeze them. Ready? Mama’s Rule #1: Your egg roll filling ingredients must be drained of excess moisture and cooled before rolling. Mama’s Rule #2: Use the right kind of wrapper. Rule#2A. Mama’s Rule #3: Roll small and tight! Mama’s Rule #4: Lay the rolled egg rolls neatly with a piece of parchment, foil or wax paper in between each layer if you are stacking them on top of each other. Lay the wrapper on a clean, dry surface as shown.

Susan's 100 cooking secrets 1. Peel ginger with a teaspoon. Just scrape with the concave part of the spoon facing the ginger. 2. Don't confuse a knife steel with a knife sharpener. The sharpener sharpens; the steel only maintains the edge between sharpenings. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54.To prevent a soggy pie crust, brush dough with egg white, bake five minutes to set, then cool, fill and bake. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100.

10 grocery savings tips from store managers Never pay full price again Besides couponing, there are so many different ways to save money on your grocery bill -- if only you knew the ins and outs of your favorite store's policies and promotions. And how do you find that out? "Just ask your store manager, who will happily tell you how to save the most at their store," says Annette Economides, who co-authored "Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America's Cheapest Family." One out of three Americans (34 percent) said he or she isn't likely to settle for paying retail prices, according to RetailMeNot.com's third annual coupon behavior survey. "Nobody's advocating that you drive all over town to take advantage of every coupon, ad or reward program," says Ellie Kay, family financial expert. Grocery store managers, who preferred to be anonymous, offered tips and tricks on how to score the best values in their stores. Know your store's coupon policies Ask your store manager: Is there a grace period on coupon expiration dates? Do the math

The Perfect Pantry Pizza Grilling Tips Real pizza will change your life. No, not those faux-'talian discs served up with a cardboard tang, courtesy of your local pizza chain. We're talking about pies with flamelicked crusts puffed to perfection. "Authentic pizza is simple, yet it does amazing things with tastes and textures and aromas," says Mathieu Palombino, chef and owner of Motorino, a Naples-style pizzeria in Brooklyn. After moving to New York in 2000, Palombino worked for Laurent Tourondel, a prestigious French chef. He pulls a pizza margherita out of the 900°F oven. "This doesn't look like Pizza Hut, does it?" But you don't have go to Naples or even New York City for a taste of old-world pizza. "Besides an authentic brick oven, your grill is the best way to cook a pizza," says Palombino. With Palombino as your sous chef, you'll be flinging dough and melding delicious toppers like a true pizzaiolo. What you'll need: 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups warm water (77° to 81°F) 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 tsp salt 2. 3.

16 Tips For The Perfect Burger Undoubtedly one of the most frequently cooked items of the summer grilling season, burgers are certainly an all-American food. Of course, there is a wide range of burgers, from simple to complex, and ‘perfect’ arguably means a different type of burger for each person. There are thin, flat griddle ones and thick, charred burgers cooked on the grill. They can be topped with Maine lobster, dipped in French onion soup, or served straight up with just the basics (and maybe some gooey cheese on top). 10 Tips on Making the Perfect Burger Many chefs out there have mastered the art of the burger, whether it’s Linton Hopkins of Holeman & Finch down in Atlanta or Minetta Tavern in New York City, relying on their superior skills or the unique mix of the high-quality meats. We’re not talking about getting complicated, just the all-American basics to help you achieve that juicy, flavorful hunk of meat that satisfies like nothing else can.

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Ok fine. I’m officially ready to make the transition to fall. And I thought, what better way to do it than with my all time favorite Parmesan Roasted Potatoes! These are like candy. 100% addictive. Once you stop, you just can’t stop. If you knew the amount of potatoes we consumed in a week, you’d be shocked. I always, without fail, make these with Yukon Gold potatoes because here’s the truth… I’m too lazy to peel the skins off potatoes. This is more a technique rather than a recipe, since you can scale these potatoes up if you’re cooking for a crowd. You’re going to start with some naked potatoes…. Add on all the seasonings… Using your fingers, go ahead and toss everything together…. Put them in the oven for about 15 minutes. Once they are nice and golden and crispy, throw them onto a serving platter…. And then EAT!! And just a public service announcement – make a double batch and then serve them with breakfast the next morning too. Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Ingredients Instructions

The Medicine Cabinet in Your Kitchen – Ten Top Common Healing Herbs and Spices | Wake Up World - Aurora 1. CAYENNE - Cayenne pepper has wonderful cardiovascular benefits, including lowering blood pressure. Famed herbalist Doctor John Christopher noted that a couple of teaspoons of cayenne pepper never failed to stop a heart attack in only minutes. When added to food, cayenne increases appetite, improves digestion and relieves gas, nausea and indigestion. It also thins phlegm and eases its passage from the lungs. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The above list barely scratches the surface of all the wonderful healing herbs and spices nature has provided for our “kitchen medicine cabinet”. Sources included: Join Wake Up World's Ever Evolving Social Communities Facebook Pinterest Google Plus Twitter

Roasted Garlic Soup with Parmesan Cheese Recipe at Epicurious Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 26 garlic cloves in small glass baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake until garlic is golden brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Divide grated cheese among 4 bowls and ladle soup over.

Ingredient Substitutions Ingredient Substitutions by P. Kendall * (1/13) Quick Facts... It is sometimes more convenient to substitute an ingredient than it is to go out and purchase the necessary ingredient. How many times have you been ready to cook and found you were out of a certain ingredient? There are, however, several factors to consider when substituting ingredients. Substitutions with an acid factor, such as molasses, need to be neutralized to avoid changes in the flavor and texture of the product. Table 1 gives substitutes that may be used to get a finished product similar to the original. tsp = teaspoon Tbsp = tablespoon oz = ounce lb = pound *P. Colorado State University, U.S. Go to top of this page.