Yummy Links for August

Couscous as dessert, the science behind perfect fries, and other food-related links this week.

Couscous for dessert?

We're used to couscous with meat and vegetables. But have you tried it with nuts and fruit? New York Times columnist and author of How to Cook Everything shares his simple, light recipe that's loaded with flavor and sweetness.

Source: markbittman.com

Fry Adventures

Say goodbye to soggy fries! Food Lab columnist Kenji Lopez-Alt shows us home cooks how to make fastfood style french fries.  He details his adventures in detective work, experimentation and explains the qualities of the perfect fry.  Truly worth checking out for those passionate about delicious crispy, golden fries.

Source: A Hamburger Today via Serious Eats

Lazy Summer Cooking

When there's a heatwave bearing down on you, you'd want to keep away from a hot stove. So what do you do when you're starving? Food writer and Kitchen Window contributor T. Susan Chang recommends making shredded salads.  Whip up in advance any of the four recipes she recommends and store in the refrigerator so you can get back to your summer novel.

Source: Kitchen Window via npr.org

Fast Food Transformers

Welcome to the fast food version of Extreme Makeover! Fancy Fast Food challenges you to order your favorite value meal and transform it to gourmet masterpieces at home.  The rule is no additional ingredients except for the occasional garnish. And don't forget to take before and after pictures. Are you up for the challenge? Then join in the fun and submit your own creations!

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Tasty American History

Learn both history and cooking when you read this fun blog by Suzy Evans.  While writing her book on the favorite food of the American presidents, she unearthed treasured recipes like George Washington Glazed Baked Ham and Thomas Jefferson's Macaroni and Cheese. Who knew American history could be this tasty!

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Couscous photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonicwalker/ / CC by-NC 2.0 | Raw Beet Salad Image from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ayngelina/ /CC by-NC-ND 2.0 | French fry image from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ableman/ / CC by-NC-ND 2.0

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