http://thecookskitchen.net What you need, what to buy and where to buy it. Mon, 12 May 2008 05:36:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many of you are probably familiar with the ubiquitous green-lidded bottle of chili-garlic sauce that is sold at most Asian grocery stores. With its trademark rooster image stamped on the front, it’s a common sight in many Viet (and non-Viet) homes. Our family always had a jar of this sitting ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/05/12/homemade-chili-garlic-sauce/ This is a dish that reminds me that less can be more. With a few ingredients and some light chopping, you’ll have a simple and elegant dish that allows the delicious flavor of crab to shine. Known in Vietnamese as Miến Xào Cua, I enjoy having this for lunch or ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/05/09/glass-noodle-stir-fry-with-crab/ When growing up, BBQ was a Weber Kettle Grill and Kingsford briquettes. I'm sure propane grills existed, but I don't recall seeing many as a kid. Now the kitchen has literally moved outdoors with sinks, gas burners, refrigeration, and more. 2007 was a record setting year in the BBQ industry. ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/05/08/national-bbq-month-trends-in-outdoor-kitchens/ I love Trader Joe's. Despite my attempts at locavorism, I have a hard time resisting the low-priced imported gourmet goodies at Trader Joe's. I've found a way to keep me out of their stores, though - I moved half an hour away from the nearest TJ's. With gas prices being ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/05/07/cost-plus-world-markets-house-brands-compete-with-trader-joes/ Growing up, many of our moms had the old style pressure cookers with the valve that rattled and hissed and sounded as if it was going to explode. The main thing I remember my mom making in hers was hot dogs and sauerkraut. I know other people whose moms would ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/05/06/not-your-mothers-pressure-cooker/ We eat a lot of salads with our dinner, so I had to jump at the opportunity to try a new line of dressings. I am already a big fan of Wish Bone's Spritzers because you can put just enough dressing on the salad to get the flavor throughout without ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/05/05/new-idea-build-a-salad-around-the-dressing/ Anyone who knows me would say I am a pasta fanatic. I adore all types of pasta, and will eat it simply with a bit of olive oil or with a flavorful sauce. So, when the opportunity to taste a new brand of pasta was presented, I jumped ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/04/30/a-unique-pasta-now-available-in-the-us/ Armstrong Cabinet Products’ ChefCenter™ was named a winner in HOME Magazine’s 10th annual Kitchen and Bath Awards. Based on style, efficiency and innovation, HOME editors selected 10 products that have raised the standard for the modern-day American home. The winners were honored at a gala awards ceremony at Chicago’s N9NE ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/04/25/armstrong-cabinet-products%e2%80%99-chefcenter%e2%84%a2/ Every time you go to the grocery store, you're probably good for five or six plastic shopping bags.  And going from store to store on a Saturday morning filled with a list of errands, the mountain of plastic bags can really add up.  So besides the fact that plastic shopping ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/04/22/celebrate-earth-day-and-win-a-reusable-shopping-bag/ The inlaws were over for a visit this weekend. We wanted to bring them someplace special. We loaded up the Chilemobile and headed to the City. We brought them to "Ferrry Plaza' in San Francisco, California. The 'Ferry Plaza' is a World Class Food Destination. There is a farmers market, ... http://thecookskitchen.net/2008/04/21/gay-caballero-very-hot-sauce/