tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post1876522003469574016..comments2023-03-24T15:17:30.202+01:00Comments on The Cottage Cooking Club: Peas (P´s) & Cukes (Q´s) for August recipesAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post-77512168143830517072014-08-19T06:16:49.797+02:002014-08-19T06:16:49.797+02:00As I was preparing this recipe, I realized (duh!) ...As I was preparing this recipe, I realized (duh!) I could have it all prepped and just add the dressing twenty minutes before serving as suggested. :) Thanks for everything you do, Andrea! Much appreciated. Cathleen | My Culinary Missionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390901882859861177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post-28023562413374202722014-08-18T21:24:00.133+02:002014-08-18T21:24:00.133+02:00Cathleen, you are quite welcome! Glad that I could...Cathleen, you are quite welcome! Glad that I could be of assistance, let me know if there is anything else I can be of help with. Hope you are enjoying late summer and the bounty of veg that it offers...Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post-26575442094268283152014-08-18T20:37:47.384+02:002014-08-18T20:37:47.384+02:00Yes, it is a question, and thank you for answering...Yes, it is a question, and thank you for answering it so quickly, Andrea! It helps indeed!Cathleen | My Culinary Missionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390901882859861177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post-53577411288725617572014-08-18T18:29:36.919+02:002014-08-18T18:29:36.919+02:00Cathleen, if that is a question, and I suppose it ...Cathleen, if that is a question, and I suppose it is, than the answer is "yes" - but I would not let it "sit" too long, a few hours max. Hope that helps!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post-2606058926531954532014-08-18T17:51:56.129+02:002014-08-18T17:51:56.129+02:00In regard to the Asian-inspired coleslaw, it shoul...In regard to the Asian-inspired coleslaw, it should be able to be made a couple of hours ahead, yes? Adding the cilantro and splash of lime juice just before serving..<br /><br />Thanks~Cathleen | My Culinary Missionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390901882859861177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post-73264620900816471072014-08-08T08:54:29.567+02:002014-08-08T08:54:29.567+02:00Candy, thank you very much for our very first Peas...Candy, thank you very much for our very first Peas and Cukes comment!!!<br /><br />I have made the Tahini-dressed Salad and the Caramelized Carrots as well as the Asian-Inspired Coleslaw before. The Slaw as well as the Carrots are easy as can be and have become part of our regular Asian salad and oven-roasted-vegetables routine - just make sure to get an organic lemon, lots of fresh Italian parsley and some very young garlic. The Tahini-Dressed Salad is a wonderful way to use those late summer veggies - but you have to like tahini as the dressing has a rather destinctive tahini taste. A great salad to serve to guests or share with family and friends.<br /><br />The Ketchup is our project for next week - we got some nice glass bottles and things - and the Caponata with grilled chicken is so delicious - I am a tad proud that I have managed to make our kids eat and enjoy eggplant.<br /><br />Have not tackled the other August recipes yet - but there is still lots of time...it is only the 8th of August today...Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120809889984494578.post-82150429983167111272014-08-07T18:26:53.724+02:002014-08-07T18:26:53.724+02:00I must do better at the beginning of the month... ...I must do better at the beginning of the month... I've made 3 of my recipes, but who knows about the others??<br /><br />When I made the caponata, I adjusted amounts based on the size of my eggplant. Again, I roasted the eggplant (maybe a bit too much - I forgot about it while roasting tomatoes), but that worked out fine - I didn't want my dish to be too oily. And finally, I made it up north and didn't have the raisins until I came back to the valley, so I just added them (well a medley of dried fruit that was mainly golden raisins) and let them sit, with out heating up the mixture again. I've never had this before, but it was delicious, so I don't think it mattered.<br /><br />The ketchup is two steps, but both are pretty hands off. So easy enough if you're up to other things around the house when it's either roasting or simmering. I don't think I've ever made ketchup before either!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com