http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com Desperation Dinners | Mills & Ross 60 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:06:45 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659238.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659238.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Did you hear the one about the shrinking cereal boxes? Unfortunately, it's not a joke. After Kellogg's cut the size (but not the price) of cereal boxes a couple of months ago, we got to thinking about oatmeal. With a new school year starting up and grocery prices still climbing, today's recipe for Ultimate Microwave Oatmeal is a great alternative to cold cereal. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659964.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659964.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Labor Day, when the workers of the world get to celebrate and rest, usually means a labor-intensive weekend for the cooks in the family -- us! Our husbands love to have folks over to celebrate the long weekend, and invitations flow fast. We're left to feed the hungry hoards. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659239.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659239.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT BREAKFAST ULTIMATE MICROWAVE OATMEAL We prefer the slightly chewy texture of ''old-fashioned'' oats. Quick-cooking oats become mushy. If the oatmeal is still very watery after 1 ½ minutes, continue to microwave, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until almost all of the water is absorbed. Microwaving for longer than 2 ½ minutes nonstop tends to cause the oatmeal to bubble over. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659972.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659972.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT DRESSING GARLIC DIJON VINAIGRETTE 4 cloves already-peeled fresh garlic ¼ cup red-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659949.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/659949.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT MAIN DISH SHRIMP DIJON PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS 1 pound penne pasta or other short, tubular pasta 1 pound thin, fresh asparagus 2/3 cup Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette, or more to taste (see recipe) http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/639275.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/639275.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT We spend a lot of time glued to the TV during the Olympics. It's a great way for the family to bond over something everyone enjoys. We just need a dinner that's easy, celebratory and in-front-of-the-TV friendly. Anyone for Chinese finger food? http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/640318.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/640318.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT As the summer heat wears on, we focus on our freezers. We open the door and linger a few seconds longer than necessary. Not great for energy consumption, true, but it has led to contemplation about the best way to use this essential kitchen asset -- a true friend for reducing food costs. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/638963.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/638963.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT As the summer heat wears on, we focus on our freezers. We open the door and linger a few seconds longer than necessary. Not great for energy consumption, true, but it has led to contemplation about the best way to use this essential kitchen asset -- a true friend for reducing food costs. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/638964.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/638964.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT MAIN DISH SHRIMP AND GRITS Peeled shrimp are usually available frozen, but if you can't find them, look for ''easy peel,'' which come deveined with the shell split. Unpeeled works, too, but be sure to peel the shrimp before starting the recipe. We like to buy already-cooked bacon, available alongside raw bacon in the meat case. Or microwave your own before starting the recipe. Time required: 25 minutes, start to finish. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/639264.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/639264.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT MAIN DISH MINDLESS MU SHU CHICKEN 8 to 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2 halves) 1 bunch green onions (for 1 cup chopped) http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/640319.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/640319.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Peeled shrimp are usually available frozen, but if you can't find them, look for ''easy peel,'' which come deveined with the shell split. Unpeeled works, too, but be sure to peel the shrimp before starting the recipe. We like to buy already-cooked bacon, available alongside raw bacon in the meat case. Or microwave your own before starting the recipe. Time required: 25 minutes, start to finish.