Weekly Cooking (and related issues) Thread

[MomwithHope]

Well since I found it from FreeRepublic, I’ll guess now that you were the one who told us all about it. :)

[Jamestown1630]

I don’t think I’ve seen it before. I watch a lot of these things, and after days or even weeks of tuning into one, I’ll go looking for another one...

[MomwithHope]

I AM pretty sure you were the one who told us about Almazan cooking channel. I’ve been hooked ever since, have watched every one. I am half Serb and it reminds me if the way my Dad and Grandpa cooked. They pretty much taught me how to cook.

[Jamestown1630]

Oh, yes. He seems to live in a paradise, and I love it when he just goes outside and picks something wild to throw into the dish. Do you remember one where he uses a beautiful cutting board that he carved himself? He should sell those!

(I actually found and ordered one of the little coffee grinders that he grinds his spices in.)

[MomwithHope]

Yes, plus I love the design of his knife. A little big for me though.

[Liz]

It's THAT time again....time for chocolate.

Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake / 16 servings

ING •3-8 oz pkgs cr/cheese, •2/3 cup veg/oil •14 oz can Sweet/Cond/Milk •5 lge eggs, divided •1/2 cup mini choc/chips •18.4 oz pkg Fudge Brownie Mix •2 tsp vanilla •1/4 cup water

BROWNIE •Prepare brownie mix as per pkg using oil, water and 2 eggs. Spread evenly in sprayed springform.•BAKE set as per pkg 350 deg.

CHEESECAKE •BEAT cr/cheese fluffy. Gradually beat in sweet/cond/milk. Add eggs, vanilla; mix well. Stir in mini/choc/chips. Pour over brownie. •REDUCE oven to 300°F. Bake 50 min til set.

FINAL Cool. Chill thoroughly. Remove springform sides.

SERVE garnished w/ chocolate curls, sprig of mint.