If I hadn’t just come in from turning over the garden, I’d give you a standing ovation. Well said!

American Country’s “Country Cooking.” I bought it at a used book store and every recipe I’ve tried (and I’ve tried quite a few) has been a gem.

I’ve just started learning about preserving and canning this year. So far, I’ve made a couple of jams, pickles and relishes. I thought they came out pretty good! I felt particularly rewarded when my parents came to visit and they couldn’t get enough of them.

Next on my list of things to teach myself is pressure canning and complex preserving.

Garlic Dill Pickles by AsTheNight on Jun 11, 2009 at 11:50 AM PDT

I made a half batch, substituting pepperconi peppers for the jalapenos, which I couldn’t get at my local grocery. I also skipped the dill, since I don’t care for dill.

The week of waiting was up today and oh my oh my, are these ever super delish!

Definately a five-chicken rating!

I guess I’m the lazy cook in the bunch. I make home-made bread in the breadmaker a couple of time a week, and pre-slice and freeze it since I hate even day-old bread. I slice it in a slicing guide over wax paper, and let the crumbs air dry on the paper for an hour or however long it is until I bother with them again...and then I add them to my container of crumbs. Since I use bread crumbs so seldom, I always have enough when I do need them.

Kelly’s way sounds so much nicer. I suppose I should feel ashamed...

Would it be wrong if I dipped potato chips in the chocolate fondue?

Shid! It’s what’s for dinner.

I’m with those who’ve posted they’ve never had this one before! Certainly seems more than interesting.

These used to be on the cookie tray my Dad brought home every year...the only cookie that wasn’t an Italian classic. I agree that they’re best dunked in cocoa...or chocolate milk, if you prefer something cold.

I have the pan...you’ve given me the recipe...I’ll blame y’all when I can’t fit into my clothes. :D

This is a first for me - Cookies I’ve never even heard of! Since I won’t have time to get the wafers before the holidays, I’ll have to find a German bakery and see if they carry them. Thanks for bringing on something really different!

Well, you make it seem pretty simple, so maybe I’ll give it a try.

I thought I had picked out all the cookie recipes I wanted to make next week...nope...now adding rum balls.

I made biscotti once several years ago - only the brave would risk their jaws on them lol. Perhaps I’ll give this recipe a try and hope for better results.

I wonder how they’d taste if I made the cinnamon filled version, but added a little ancho chili powder?

Creamy beans, sweet tomato sauce and buttery polenta - what’s not to love? Thanks for another addition to my “try this recipe” list!

Gingersnaps by AsTheNight on Dec 5, 2008 at 1:50 PM PST

I love gingersnaps with a hot cup of coffee on a cold winter morning. Thanks for sharing the recipe...it doesn’t seem difficult at all.

Christmas 2007 was the first time I made shortbread; I’ll be sure to try this recipe this year. I love the idea of ginger as an ingredient here.

I’ve always thought making sourdough was a complicated, difficult process but I see it’s just something that takes time and patience. Thanks for explaining the process.

Crown Roast of Pork is a lot of work but so worth it in terms of flavor and wow factor. Thanks for sharing this recipe...I’ll have to try the brine.