Comments on: Tips for cooking with whole grains

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:08:31 +0000

I am fairly new to cooking. I was laid off in November and am using this time to learn. What difference does it make cooking with wheat flour compared to white flour in most recipes?

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:05:42 +0000

Do you have any comment?

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:04:34 +0000

Rachel I have a question my husband is a diabetic do you have any recipes gor him? Also is honey a bad sweetner for a diabet?

By: laSiciliana

laSiciliana — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:29:10 +0000

use barley instead of aborio rice when making risotto..takes a little longer to cook but so good.

quinoa is a great substitute … and a wonderful treat if you are allergic to gluten as it’s naturally gluten free. I use it just like I would couscous. I made it into side salads of use it as a base on my plate for veggie stir fry.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:58:01 +0000

For Karen:

I have always used oatmeal in my meatloaf, except when there’s none in the pantry. The first time that happened, my daughters wanted to know what was wrong with the meatloaf. They said it was okay, but just wasn’t mom’s meatloaf. And what ever it was that you did, please, don’t do it again. This taught me not to run out of oatmeal. Now, my meatloaf stays right up there with my Hamburger Soup.

Hope your sister, Debbie and Marty enjoyed their meatloaf.

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:16:23 +0000

I always put oatmeal in my meatloaf. It has more nutrients than bread crumbs. No one can tell the difference.

By: Doris

Doris — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:39:10 +0000

Brown sugar as I know it has alway’s been hard try this it’s alway’s worked for me put 1 cup of water in the microwave along with your bag of brown sugar for about a minute or two and there ya have it soft brown sugar

By: Karen Russo

Karen Russo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:45:21 +0000

My sister(Debbie)just called me and asked what I put in my meat loaf…..she just got home from work(works the night shift)and thought she was adding bread crumbs, but her husband(Marty)saw her putting in oatmeal……he wanted her to vacuum it out, even though all the other ingredients were in…..onions, green pepper, salt ‘n pepper….lol…..she wanted to know what to do……well, I always add oatmeal, as that’s what our mom always used…..is that so bad? to use oatmeal? Her hubby said she may as well add raisins to the meat loaf…..he was just pulling her leg!! I would like to get some feed back on this……thanks

By: PJ

PJ — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:51:32 +0000

I have a question about your recipes but couldn’t find a “ask a question” place on your website, so I’m hoping you can answer me here. I am a new viewer and have been watching your show whenever possible. I am going to try your Buffalo chicken Chili Mac tonight for dinner. I am on weight watchers and have reached my goal weight so I am trying to figure the points for this recipe. It says 6 servings but from what I saw on the show the servings looked very big. Please tell me in most of your recipes how big do you consider a serving? I’m quessing with this one your serving to be about 2 cups am I close? I figure I usually eat about 1 cup of meals like this which would make it 5-6 points which is just right. I love buffalo wings but they have a big point value, so I think this recipe sounds like something my husband and myself can enjoy without the guilt. Thanks I enjoy your show. PJ

By: Janna

Janna — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:27:42 +0000

I always take an empty jar with plastic wrap, around the lid with a screw on top. It works great for me. Good luck!!