-=> JIM WELLER wrote to DALE SHIPP <=-

 DS> check the ovens to make sure that no one has stored flamable
 DS> items there.  It has happened that some people forgot storing
 DS> such things and turned the oven on to pre-heat, resulting in an
 DS> oven fire.

 JW> Roslind once killed a batch of yogurt that I had incubating in the
 JW> oven when she pre-warmed it for a batch of bread. She always checks
 JW> now though!

One of the things I miss about not having a gas stove w/pilot light is
using the oven as a dehydrator. I used to put chilies on a wire rack 
over a sheet pan and leave them until dried. The whole house smelled
heavenly for weeks.

Even if I went back to a gas range - the new guys all use piezoelectric
spark igniters vice pilot lights. FEH!

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      Title: Cheddar-Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
 Categories: Potatoes, Cheese, Herbs, Dairy
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      3 c  Mashed, white potatoes *
    1/2 c  Cheddar cheese; shredded *
      1 tb Canned chipotle peppers;
           - fine chopped
      1 ts Dehydrated onion flakes
      1 ts Dehydrated garlic flakes
    1/2 ts Dill
    1/2 ts Rosemary
           Salt & black pepper
    1/2 c  Milk; if necessary (if
           - potatoes are too thick)
 
  Add chipotle peppers, onion and garlic flakes, dill and
  rosemary to 3 cups of mashed potatoes. If you need a bit
  of milk to loosen the potatoes, do so now. Add cheddar
  cheese and blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  
  Spoon mixture into oven proof dish and place under the
  broiler until lightly browned.
  
  Great with pork chops or steak and a spinach salad.
  
  Serves 5 or 6
  
  * You may want to use a good brand of instant mashed
  potatoes for this recipe. I recommend Betty Crocker
  brand.
  
  Prepare potatoes according to package directions, then
  proceed with recipe.
  
  * Buying packaged shredded cheddar cheese makes this
  chore easy, just open and pour; however, you can save
  money by shredding bulk cheese yourself.
  
  From: Linda Hutchinson - Chile-Heads Mailing List
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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