Oktoberfest is celebrated in Germany from late September into early October. I always forget about it until we are well into October. I figure we Americans can celebrate in October since we are not clued into the German schedule very much. I only remember it when I see ads for beer and restaurants talking about Oktoberfest. Here are some fairly … [Read more...]
Turn Cheaper Steak into Prime with This Salty Trick
If you are a meat eater, you probably like a good steak every now and then. When it's so pricey it's hard to enjoy it that often. Here's a method that is supposed to work magic on cheap cuts of beef. How do they do it? You completely cover the cheaper cut of meat with kosher salt or sea salt, wait an hour, then wash it all off. After patting … [Read more...]
Mushroom and Manchego Panini: Quick, Delicious Sandwich
My daughter made these sandwiches for us the other night and they were incredible. I couldn't believe all the flavor. The mushrooms had a slightly tangy flavor from a splash of vinegar. Since you don't use any meat, you can afford to splurge on gourmet mushrooms. I'd not tried Manchego cheese before & it's wonderful. This sandwich has 16.8 … [Read more...]
Grilled Portobello Mushroom "Burger" with Feta Cheese
You won't miss the meat in these burgers! It calls for feta cheese, but you could use another kind. To clean the mushrooms he recommends using a special brush or a paper towel. I find that I can use just my thumb to do this. I briefly put the mushroom in water & then use my thumb to brush the top layer off the mushroom cap. I use a peeling … [Read more...]
Burgundy Mushrooms
Making the real beef burgundy takes almost all day to make, with many steps to it. Here's a quicker way to get the great flavors of mushrooms married with burgundy wine. But do use fresh mushrooms and don't use "cooking wine." From the reviews: "This is easy, and it tastes GREAT, I actually used fresh mushrooms . . . I thought I was eating … [Read more...]
40 Super Foods to Stay Healthy
We hear about Super Foods a lot and for good reason. This time of year with viruses going around, we need all the help we can get to stay healthy. I like this list because it's pretty complete. Not all are inexpensive, but many are. Here are the foods. How many do you eat regularly? 1. Alaskan King Crab 2. Dried Plums (Prunes) 3. Bok … [Read more...]
Portobello Pizza
This is intriguing. You make a pizza without the crust, but use a portobello mushroom as the base. Larger ones are closer to the size of a personal pizza, and smaller ones make great appetizers.Click title for link at EveningEdge. … [Read more...]