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The Food Lab's Complete Guide To Buying, Storing, and Cooking a Leg of Lamb

I sous vided a bone-in leg of lamb for 24 hours at 135, just scored the skin and seasoned liberally with salt/pepper/rosemary/garlic powder/thyme. Threw it on a hot grill to finish. Couldn't imagine doing it any other way - the guests raved, it was very tender, and perfect medium-rare.

99paa at 2:12PM on 05/07/11

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Belle Farms Foie Gras

sous vided using the alinea cookbook marinade, then seared in duck fat!

99paa at 10:31PM on 12/21/10

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Valentine's Night Dinner: Eating In or Out?

We drive up to point reyes and gorge ourselves on oysters rather than fighting for reservations and getting gouged. Far better -- and more special -- than a restaurant.

Dinner is something light at home once we get back from the day's oyster tours. mmmmmm, can't wait!

99paa at 10:18PM on 01/29/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

Rib. Eye.

99paa at 3:50PM on 01/03/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Bacon of the Month Club

crispy. nothing less fails to maximize the bacon.

99paa at 12:52PM on 12/28/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

rib eye!

99paa at 10:40AM on 12/27/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

ribeye, at least the fatty part!

99paa at 3:28AM on 12/22/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

rib eye, medium rare.

99paa at 11:15AM on 12/15/07

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Bacon of the Month Club

crispy, for sure.

99paa at 4:22PM on 12/02/07

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Weekend Book Giveaway: Service Included

I went to France with my parents when I was 10. While in Cassis, I tried paella for the first time, and was definitely weirded out by the odd-looking seafood int he dish. I'm sure I bothered the others around us with my contact whining.

At one point, I held up a little tentacled calamari and exclaimed to the table "WHAT IS THIS?" The nice Swedish man next to us (also traveling with his family) turns to me and says "something to eat." That shut me up right there.

99paa at 2:42PM on 10/14/07

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Best High End Dinner and Lunch in San Francisco

Manresa would be my suggestion, too. However, it's a bit of a trek.

If in the city, I would do Coi for a great dinner. Aqua is an excellent lunch spot.

99paa at 1:41AM on 06/29/07

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Question of the Day: What Restaurant Did You Go to on Your First Date?

Cambridge Common, a bar/grill right next to my school. Don't remember what I had, but I do remember that my now-wife and I randomly invited some school acquaintance to join us as we were on our way. 'twas quite awkward; we laugh about it to this day.

99paa at 8:09PM on 01/11/07

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