Category Archives: Cooking Tips

Skinning Tomatoes – the Microwave Alternative to Dropping Them in Boiling Water

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Bernadette

I’m planning to use some of our homegrown tomatoes in a recipe tonight and I want to take the skins off the easy way.  Here’s how to do it: 1. Wash the tomatoes and place them on a cutting board. … Continue reading →

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Cooking Tip: Eggplant 2

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Peter

If you have a panini grill or any top-and-bottom, clam-type grill, then you will be able to grill eggplant ‘steaks’ or slices of any thickness with a minimum of oil. Simply cut lengthwise or cross-cut strips [unpeeled] to desired thickness; … Continue reading →

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Cooking tip – Eggplant 1

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Peter

The best tip I know for avoiding the sponge/oil-absorbing quality of sauteed eggplant is to cut it in pieces, skin-on, and bake it in the microwave a few minutes at a time with a little salt and olive oil, tossing … Continue reading →

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