http://whatscooking.engleberts.net Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:32:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last week was incredibly busy. I'm ashamed to admit that fully half of the menus from last week were never made. Instead, the Steve and the kids were forced to eat out or fend for themselves. This week I'm pretending that I want to clean out the freezer. Really - ... http://whatscooking.engleberts.net/2007/10/01/weekly-menu-october-1-7-2007/ Last week was full of eating out and "menus" that can only be described as I'm-too-busy-to-cook-so-here's-what-your-getting. Even though this week is shaping up to be just as busy, I'm going to try and cook some old family favorites (and a few special requests) in a new way that will ... http://whatscooking.engleberts.net/2007/09/24/weekly-menu-september-24-30-2007/ Coconut Macaroons Ina Garten 14 oz sweetened shredded Coconut 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 extra-large Egg Whites, at room temperature 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl ... http://whatscooking.engleberts.net/2007/09/14/coconut-macaroons/ I thought I would share my lasagna "recipe". Steve and the kids absolutely love it. It is simple and easy to make which makes me love it. Most of the ingredients are ready-made and don't require any prep work. I indicated the brands that I use (for Steph) but ... http://whatscooking.engleberts.net/2007/09/14/lasagna/ I love tiramisu. Who wouldn't? I mean the name basically means "make me happy". Unfortunately, tiramisu is a lucious dessert made with ladyfinger cookies, cream, eggs, wine and mascarpone cheese. In other words, it is chock full of calories! This version is lighter but still reminiscent of a yummy tiramisu. ... http://whatscooking.engleberts.net/2007/09/13/near-amisu/