tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post4256708934215827581..comments2024-03-29T07:42:34.008-04:00Comments on Mystery Lovers' Kitchen: Around the kitchen table with the authors at Mystery Lovers' KitchenKorina Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533228666706765470noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-37285422422452069712017-04-04T14:37:49.634-04:002017-04-04T14:37:49.634-04:00We can rely on Cleo to add the proper touch! Consi...We can rely on Cleo to add the proper touch! Considering "Cleo" is Alice and Marc, I guess we really could call them gal/guy.<br /><br />Lucy/Roberta, I think sauteing the onion first would be lovely, but isn't that cooking? Besides, the crunch is rather nice.Libby Doddhttp://www.libbydoddart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-14948467371376248672017-04-03T21:47:19.268-04:002017-04-03T21:47:19.268-04:00I think you are not alone, Joanne! :) Thanks for ...I think you are not alone, Joanne! :) Thanks for stopping by. ~ DarylDaryl a.k.a. Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382135011740742170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-70932507228125448352017-04-03T21:46:41.770-04:002017-04-03T21:46:41.770-04:00I think there's something about soup that is &...I think there's something about soup that is "healing." It's automatically filled with good vibes. Enjoy, Piper. ~ DarylDaryl a.k.a. Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382135011740742170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-7821268759608557052017-04-03T21:46:13.828-04:002017-04-03T21:46:13.828-04:00Soup is always a good go-to, isn't it? Yum. ~...Soup is always a good go-to, isn't it? Yum. ~ DarylDaryl a.k.a. Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382135011740742170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-87821511412577275502017-04-03T21:45:57.187-04:002017-04-03T21:45:57.187-04:00It is such a good purchase! ~ DarylIt is such a good purchase! ~ DarylDaryl a.k.a. Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382135011740742170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-48918036187658873652017-04-03T21:10:27.738-04:002017-04-03T21:10:27.738-04:00In our home the options would be either breakfast ...In our home the options would be either breakfast for dinner or grilled cheese sandwiches with a cup of soup. Joanne Kocoureknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-20739302755996929062017-04-03T21:08:09.806-04:002017-04-03T21:08:09.806-04:00Anything on bread is our go to when we do not feel...Anything on bread is our go to when we do not feel like cooking. Egg salad or tuna salad on wheat with a slice of onion and sprinkle of cheese; then toast under broiler... heavenbobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784126875671329825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-81874872910070179262017-04-03T19:46:41.993-04:002017-04-03T19:46:41.993-04:00If really don't feel like cooking, it's pe...If really don't feel like cooking, it's peanut butter and jelly on whatever I have that resembles bread (bagel, English muffin, even hamburger buns. If I only sort of don't feel like cooking, it's usually pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or macaroni) with a quick-fix topping. I use Hormel's chili-no-beans and shredded cheese, sometimes just shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes heated Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03136295788201204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-68828731384487708172017-04-03T19:29:34.658-04:002017-04-03T19:29:34.658-04:00If I just can't, I'll make an omelette, bu...If I just can't, I'll make an omelette, but there is something about making soup that is very soothing to me. Even if I can't bear to cook other things, making soup usually brightens my mood and is methodical and comforting. A cup of soup and possibly a fancy grilled cheese with mozzarella sandwiched between bread with red tomato jam on one side and pesto on the other is satisfying tosbeshara2011@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01416257660451610896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-42136415567026307842017-04-03T18:28:42.543-04:002017-04-03T18:28:42.543-04:00When I dont feel like cooking (almost always the c...When I dont feel like cooking (almost always the case), I make a sandwich (pimento cheese, liverwurst, salami, whatever I have on hand) pasta of some kind and simple (soup, with just some canned tomatoes, rotel tomatoes, or just parmesan and always angel hair) or a salad. Although salads tend to be a big event for me as I have to add everything including the kitchen sink in one. Then it is so bigAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11806151679564881115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-81323526033191567192017-04-03T17:24:23.794-04:002017-04-03T17:24:23.794-04:00Sandy - LOL on the "tell the boyfriend" ...Sandy - LOL on the "tell the boyfriend" menu solution. I'm also a fan of those big salads (a la Seinfeld) when the weather is hot. (We're still waiting on the balmy temps. here in chilly NYC.)Cleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-33627169206706005562017-04-03T16:56:13.441-04:002017-04-03T16:56:13.441-04:00Nora and Mary Jane - Agree on the mushroom soup, a...Nora and Mary Jane - Agree on the mushroom soup, a real shortcut for a lot of quick recipes!<br />Cleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-43924218032185639892017-04-03T16:55:08.032-04:002017-04-03T16:55:08.032-04:00Celia and Daryl - I'm intrigued, too! Does the...Celia and Daryl - I'm intrigued, too! Does the bowl perhaps help pool the maple syrup? Could be a syrup-lovers dream come true.Cleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-27787240959451055732017-04-03T16:53:19.905-04:002017-04-03T16:53:19.905-04:00You can call me gal, guy, or even girl (at my age,...You can call me gal, guy, or even girl (at my age, it's flattering). Just don't call me late for dinner! Cleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-28247698430517150772017-04-03T16:52:27.254-04:002017-04-03T16:52:27.254-04:00Hope you enjoy the "Danger Dogs," Amy. W...Hope you enjoy the "Danger Dogs," Amy. When Marc makes them, I can't resist. Guilty pleasure easy dinner, for sure!Cleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-69069794967987494342017-04-03T16:08:29.305-04:002017-04-03T16:08:29.305-04:00All the comments about grilled cheese made with a ...All the comments about grilled cheese made with a panini press are making me crave one -- again! So far, I've convinced myself that my hips are better off without one, but I'm beginning to doubt my judgment!Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-55369662201962076642017-04-03T15:01:24.608-04:002017-04-03T15:01:24.608-04:00I usually keep at least one lasagna in the freezer...I usually keep at least one lasagna in the freezer. I can pop it in the oven. I also like making a salad when the weather is hot. Or I can tell my boyfriend it's his turn to cook which means we'll got out someplace.SandyG265https://www.blogger.com/profile/09063871775065822845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-65088374585399728812017-04-03T14:23:40.755-04:002017-04-03T14:23:40.755-04:00Celia, quesadillas are always a good choice. So ea...Celia, quesadillas are always a good choice. So easy and you can add anything to them. Now, I have to admit, i'm not sure what pancakes in a bowl is. LOL ~ DarylDaryl a.k.a. Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382135011740742170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-18520132128718889342017-04-03T14:09:46.711-04:002017-04-03T14:09:46.711-04:00Good thinking!Good thinking!Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-12643336395103263702017-04-03T14:09:12.240-04:002017-04-03T14:09:12.240-04:00LOL! Freezer surprise. So handy! My hubby always...LOL! Freezer surprise. So handy! My hubby always makes too much soup and never remembers what's in what container. Usually works out well though (but not always: I'm talking to you, Fish Broth)Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-73837420661953524772017-04-03T14:07:32.900-04:002017-04-03T14:07:32.900-04:00Mushroom soup is a guilty pleasure for me. I like ...Mushroom soup is a guilty pleasure for me. I like it in anything. Good suggestion, Nora!<br />Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-56043560493904542292017-04-03T14:06:24.451-04:002017-04-03T14:06:24.451-04:00I love gals! It speaks of fun and friends!
I love gals! It speaks of fun and friends!<br />Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-15687671678701342502017-04-03T13:35:28.167-04:002017-04-03T13:35:28.167-04:00Kim, I have the same problem! I'm still cookin...Kim, I have the same problem! I'm still cooking for four even though there are only two of us now. But that's okay because I love those frozen leftovers. Although a few times I've opened a plastic container and wondered what IS that? I must get better at labeling them!Peg Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319534671560625590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-68632667784022726952017-04-03T12:37:48.150-04:002017-04-03T12:37:48.150-04:00When we don't feel like cooking like on Monday...When we don't feel like cooking like on Monday nights we make brats and french fries. So easy and we really like if there are no fries in the freezer then we go with a salad just something easy to clean up and fast!ptclaytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944299021339268933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-70885563070034736392017-04-03T12:29:29.321-04:002017-04-03T12:29:29.321-04:00I haven't ever grasped how to cook "just ...I haven't ever grasped how to cook "just for two" so we always have lots of leftovers around which we eat for a few nights at a time. I freeze some of it into individual portions and then when I really don't feel like cooking (or we're tired of the current leftovers) I grab "freezer surprise" for dinner and reheat up in the microwave with serve with a side salad Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881445759321752649noreply@blogger.com