if they are truly being ecologically friendly, which is plausible, or is it merely greed? Overall, it will no doubt save them big $$$, but are those savings being passed along to the customer by keeping the cost down (somehow I... (29 replies, last updated by Agent Orange October 28, 2008)

Does anyone know a recipe so easy a young teenager can make it? I need to get my daughter in the kitchen, but I don’t know any, healhy recipes she can cook. (18 replies, last updated by afoodyear April 11, 2008)

I just whipped up a batch of my favorite recipe for green beans that I have been doing for a few years and always have rave reviews from guests. It is soooo easy and quick and reheats great so you can do it even a day ahead of... (3 replies, last updated by jodymaryk February 11, 2008)

What’s the chain restaurant you go to when no other options work, and why that one? For me, it's the 99. The food is only so so, but there’s something on the menu for each of the hounds in the family—the wife,... (76 replies, last updated by shanagain August 3, 2009)

was a vegetarian. No one indicated as such. That night, I noticed that one of the guests ate only one rib (it was easy to tell—her plate was the cleanest of all!). A few weeks later, she happened to mention in passing that... (61 replies, last updated by psb December 12, 2007)

they not been drowning in a butter sauce- the greens in the very green dish were not allowed to shine (and mind you it's all about the greens they are all pedigreed. Somebody at the table had brochettes ( I know she went home... (8 replies, last updated by bbulkow September 3, 2009)

almonds from trader joes. I think I’ve even tossed the almonds in the butter/shallots first, then the green beans, but it's really easy and if you don’t over blanch the green beans you can even reheat and they are... (3 replies, last updated by EclecticEater November 25, 2006)

Try the Green Beans with Bread Crumbs at allrecipes.com but skip the bread crumbs. Very good and very easy, the only thing is they seem to cool quickly. (5 replies, last updated by Funwithfood October 4, 2005)

i’m doing a dinner party for 6 this sunday and would love to make soft shell crab. i’ve heard it's not as hard as it seems. Does anyone have a yummy, but not too complicated recipe? Also, what should I serve with it?... (9 replies, last updated by Fog City Kid August 1, 2006)

A few months ago after buying the book Charcuterie, we started making our own pancetta and guanciale. If you use these wonderful cured meats in your cooking (and you should), it's so darn easy to make, generally better than you... (50 replies, last updated by jeff_in_redmond November 27, 2009)

. The seasoning was great, and aside from the sausage being a bit too fatty for my taste, I thought the texture was perfect. Maybe someone made a bad batch the day he tried it? For what I had, I would probably give Over Easy 3.5... (15 replies, last updated by hohokam June 13, 2008)

They’re Coming! Stopped by the Ice Den yesterday afternoon and the logos of the two new restaurants are up, job applicants were being interviewed and best of all they have started painting the interiors. Could only see in... (27 replies, last updated by Phoenix99 October 17, 2009)

, the first dinner is usually a rotisserie chicken, salad using a prepared mix, french bread, asparagus or green bean, ice cream with or without berries. (you can use the leftover french bread to make french toast.) A second... (9 replies, last updated by honu2 January 13, 2009)

I agree-this sounds like a blast. Make sure you make some ghee, which is pretty expensive to buy. Alton Brown has a nice and easy way to make it....www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_22742,00.html If you decide... (67 replies, last updated by DaisyM May 29, 2008)

Do you happen to know when Fresh & Easy Pasadena is scheduled to open? I experienced my first F&E in Alhambra last weekend and liked the place. The Pasadena one is walking distance from my house so I’m looking forward to it... (44 replies, last updated by mlgb May 3, 2009)