YumSugar

Simple Tip: Empty the Dishwasher Before the Party

partysugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:15:51 -0700

It may seem like a no-brainer, but if you're hosting a party (any kind that involves food) get in the habit of checking the dishwasher before the the soiree starts. Parties always generate a lot of dirty dishes, and the last thing you need after a night of wining and dining is a sink full of dirty dishes. It's also a good idea to take out take out the trash and recycling before the event begins. That way you won't have to deal with disposing of a full bin of trash when you should be mixing a martini for your guests.

Got a tip for better party prep? Please share with us below!

Do You Have a Dishwasher?

YumSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:00:58 -0700

Source

Seriously, You Can Make Salmon in Your Dishwasher

YumSugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:23:56 -0700

Kym Douglas and Cindy Pearlman, authors of The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets, appeared on The Early Show this morning to give away some of their secrets. While they mostly spilled the beans on diet tips, there was one thing that stood out to me: dishwasher salmon. That's right I said dishwasher. You just seal the fish up in foil, toss it in the dishwasher and let it go. The steam, along with a waste of power and water, cooks it through. Just be sure you don't use any soap.

If you think this sounds totally wacko then I should let you know that this is not the first time this has been done. Bob Blumer, aka The Surreal Gourmet, has poached salmon in more than 100 dishwashers on three continents. His recipe actually looks pretty good and comes complete with a piquant sauce. I don't know if I can actually endorse this method, it seems like a waste of energy, but I do think it would be fun to tell your guests you made it in the dishwasher. If you want to try it yourself, get his recipe when you read more.

Dishwasher Salmon
From Bob Blumer, The Surreal Gourmet

Ingredients

4 6-ounce salmon fillets
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
heavy duty aluminum foil

Dill Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 leeks, white part only, finely chopped, then thoroughly washed
1 jalapeño chili, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh dill, stems removed before measuring
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

Cut two 12-inch square sheets of aluminum foil.
Place two fillets side by side on each square and fold up the outer edges.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over each fillet. Season with salt and pepper.
Fold and pinch the aluminum foil extra tightly to create a watertight seal around each pair of fillets. Make sure the packet is airtight by pressing down on it gently with your hand. If air escapes easily, rewrap.
Place foil packets on the top rack of the dishwasher. Run dishwasher for the entire "normal" cycle.
When cycle is complete, take out salmon, discard foil, place one fillet on each plate, and spoon a generous serving of dill sauce overtop.

Don’t have a dishwasher? Bake foil-wrapped packets in a preheated 400°F oven for 12 minutes.

Sauce

Melt the butter over medium heat in a sauté pan.
Add the leek, jalapeño, and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the leeks are translucent-but not brown.
Reduce heat to medium and add the stock. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. (Adjust heat as required to maintain simmer.) The liquid should reduce by half.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and add the dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Puree until smooth. Reserve and reheat just before serving. Stir in the sour cream at the last minute.

Print recipe with images | without images

Dishwasher Lasagna: Love It or Hate It?

YumSugar — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:13:33 -0700

Either the people at Part Select - an online part store for major appliances - want to show you what you can do with your dishwasher, or they're hoping you'll do it and break it in the process. At least, that is what I assume was the logic behind their recipe for Dishwasher Lasagna Florentine. That's right, you make the lasagna in a dishwasher. I'm not the only one who thinks it's wacky, but how about you? What do you think of dishwasher lasagna?

Source

Do Those Dishes

YumSugar — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:58:01 -0800

You'll never guess what happened on December 28, 120 years ago. The dishwasher was invented! And even more amazingly, it was invented by a female!

Months earlier, Josephine Cochran declared with disgust, "If nobody else is going to invent a dish washing machine, I'll do it myself." Lo and behold she did just that.

She revealed her invention at the 1893 world's fair to mixed reviews and it was originally adopted only by hotels and large restaurants. The dishwasher wasn't used by the general public until the 1950s. Today of course we all depend on our dishwashers. I say we load up our dishwashers and raise a glass to Josephine Cochran for making all of our lives easier. Cheers Josephine!

Thanksgiving Tip: Refill Your Ice Trays

YumSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:50:35 -0800

Before a party or a big feast like Thanksgiving, there are a couple of minor - yet impactful - things I always make sure to do. One is to empty the dishwasher; another is to refill my ice trays completely with fresh water. There's nothing more annoying than reaching for ice to go with water, punch, or cocktails, only to find that there's one cube left.

Add a note to your Thanksgiving planner: The morning of the big dinner, fill your trays with distilled water, which will prevent ice from appearing cloudy in the center. When guests arrive, you'll be able to serve them drinks with a just-made batch of ice. What little tasks help you stay on top of all the Thanksgiving mania?

Simple Tip: Pre-Sort Your Silverware

YumSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:28:31 -0700

Here's a simple tip that will leave you saying, "Doh! Why didn't I think of that!"

For some reason, unloading the dishes is one of my least favorite chores. That's why I'm always looking for ways to make it go by faster. I'm sure some of you have thought of this idea before, but it just came to me the other day. Instead of spending time sorting your silverware when unloading, why not separate it when loading the dishwasher. All the spoons in one, all the forks in another and voila! When it's time to unload the dishes, all you have to do is grab each section at a time. No more annoying sorting for you!

Bubble Scrubber: Love It Or Hate It?

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:17:41 -0700

This new bubble scrubber ($4.99) makes dishwashing a little more fun. However, I can't help but recall all the sticky residue bubble wands left all-over. I mean, there was a reason my mom banned bubbles to the bathtub and backyard, right? So what do you think, would you use this in your house?

After a Dinner Party, Do You Offer to Help Clean Up?

partysugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:50:32 -0700

Source

Off to Market Recap: Spoon Rest

partysugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:50:15 -0700

A spoon rest is a handy kitchen tool that sits on stovetops. In between sautéing and stirring, it's a safe place to rest the spatula or spoon you're using. Sadly, I don't own one and the other day when I was making macaroni and cheese, I finally decided it's time to invest in this practical kitchen essential.

I asked you to help me find a fabulous, dishwasher safe spoon rest. You searched the Internet for spoon rests and bookmarked your favorite finds, then saved them in the Off to Market group tagged with the keyword spoon rest.

I absolutely love this colorful painted spoon rest that Bengalspice found. It reminds of the one my parents have at their house. The ceramic rest is dishwasher safe and at only $10, it's very affordable. Thanks Bengal!

Interested in learning more about bookmarking? Check out the complete instructions here.