So, I thought I was bringing sides but need to bring appetizers. I am going to make Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple soup along with Caramelized Onion Dip. I would like to bring some other appetizer but am not sure what. I will take any suggestions/recipes you have to offer.:) Happy Thanksgiving Eve Serious Eaters!! :-)
PS. Sorry if this was already addressed...I'm short on time at the moment and wanted to get my question out there.

We had some delicious smoked ribs on Sunday but now we have the leftovers....Or better phrased, the parts left after they were trimmed. My question is: what do I do with them? It's my first time dealing with this cut of meat. I know they are referred to by some as tips while other websites have stated they are short ribs. Either way...What do you do with yours? Almost forgot to mention they were pork, if that matters. Thank you Serious Eaters!! :-)

So, I have a block (because I couldn't resist buying it!) and I was looking for different ways to utilize it. I thought of Fondue or just plain old eating it (YUM) but was looking for something else. Has anyone ever used it for Mac and Cheese? I'm up for anything! I can't wait to hear your delicious ideas. :-)

So, I'm having a Lost party and am trying to come up with a theme or specific eats I should have available. Should I go Hawaiin or have some things people wish they could eat if stranded on an island or...? What are your thoughts/suggestions Serious Eaters? As always, recipes are welcome. Thanks for your ideas! :-)

I wanted to lighten things up so I decided to have a potluck Cinco de Mayo fiesta at work. Actually, it's on Thursday-tomorrow will be too busy to have a party. However, I don't know what to bring. Do you have any suggestions Serious Eaters? Recipes are welcome! :-)

So, I made Pesto last night just because I wanted to. Actually, I am trying to get rid of some ingredients in the fridge. (Salsa is on my list tonight.) Now, I don't know what to do with it. I already thought of mixing it with veg and grilling but it's too cool for that. Also contempleted mixing it with cheese filled totellini. I made plenty so I can choose a few outlets. What would you do with pesto if you had it laying around?

Just wanted to take a minute and say congrats on the James Beard Nomination. Saw the listing of nominees and recognized a few names. Way to go SE! :-)

I want to make Brisket this weekend but before finding a random recipe I figured I'd ask you first...How do you make yours? All recipes/tips are more than welcome. Thank you! :-)

So, I bought my first Le Creuset pot yesterday and I'm in love without even using it yet! I am very excited to use it but not sure how it should be christened...How did you break yours in or what would you do? I was thinking maybe a risotto but not sure. The BF is wanting a brisket first. Your recipes are more than welcome. :-)

So, I'm getting my first Le Creuset pot and I couldn't be happier. But, I am not sure which one to purchase (let alone the color-Red or WS Green?). In your experience/opinion is oval or round better? I am leaning towards round but...How about the size? 5 qt, 5.5 qt or higher? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Also, what was the first thing you made when you bought/were given your Le Creuset? Thank you for your help! :-)

So, I bought some Tarragon this past Sunday at the Farmer's Market. It looked great and there was a good price so I figured why not try something new. I know you can put it in Chicken Salad, but what else?? I have plenty so feel free to give me some delicious pointers! Thank you Serious Eaters! :)

So, it's my best friend's birthday today and I am having a bbq for her at my house tomorrow evening. She hasn't suggested a main meal yet so I was thinking of doing bugers on the grill. This is my first time with that so...YIKES! Hope all goes well. The only items requested were my Hummus and Guacamole. I'll come up with more at some point.

So, this is why I wanted to know what your favorite burger is and you make it. Come on Serious Eaters-It's Burger Show n Tell time! :)

Hello Serious Eaters!! :) I have been knee deep in school work these days and haven't been able to peruse the site as I would like. That being said, I've missed reading the great ideas from all of you. I am in need of your expertise at the moment. I have some very ripe bananas and I don't know what to do with them. The only thing I can think of is banana bread. If that's all you can think of too, please share your recipe...I'd like to try it. I will make time to make the bread. :) Thanks for your help!

Just wanted to take a second and say Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my friends at Serious Eats! I hope you all have a great day that is chock full of fun and good eats. :-)

I'd like to hear what you are going to make on/for St. Patty's Day-dinner or dessert or anything. Or are you not going to make anything at all? I was on tastespotting.com and I saw something that I have to make...Guiness Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese icing. Mmmm, I have to have it.

St. Patty's Day was a big deal in my house growing up and my mom always made the traditional food. Since I won't be having any delicious food, I want to live vicariously through you Serious Eaters. :-)

So, I have to make various desserts for a Bridal Shower this weekend. At this point, I know I am going to make Brownies and that's all that I've decided upon. Perhaps some Chocolate Chip Cookies will added...Other then that, I am clueless. Maybe I will try a new dessert from my new cookbook-How to Cook Everything. :-) Can't wait to read all the (delicious) posts!

Hi Everyone! I've been MIA lately but wanted to take some time today to read and post. A present to myself as tomorrow is my birthday. :-) And I was just thinking-what should I eat? It's my birthday so I should have whatever I want, right? Seems I'm at a loss; school and work have turned my brain to mush. So, then I thought to ask you Serious Eaters...What do you like to eat on your Birthday?

At the moment I may have to make cupcakes-those are sounding very good right now. I possibly want some Mexican or Italian too...See how confused I am?

So, it would seem that I have some ingredients in excess in my refrigerator. This is due to the mass amounts of cooking I have been doing the past week, week and a half. Now, I've got some "ingredient orphans" (love the term!) that I would like to provide a delicious home for. What would you make if you had:

Oregano
Cilantro
Cream Cheese
Sour Cream
Heavy Cream
Lite Cream
Heavy Whipping Cream (I should not have that many creams)
Limes
Lemons
Pepperoni

I will enteratin any suggestions since I am trying to get rid of the stuff. Usually I would be able to come up with something but I'm drawing a blank. Ordinarily, I don't carry these items (except Oregano) in my frige so I'm not sure what else to do with them at the moment. I'm sure you guys will be able to help me out!

I am making these sauces for our New Year's Eve Party. I wanted to see what you Eaters use for your recipes or any helpful tips you may have. I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Happy New Year!! :-)

First I would like to say that I have missed the intelligent, witty banter that occurs on Serious Eats. I have been away for far too long. I am hoping to rectify that as of now. Now that's off my chest-I need your help. Just found out yesterday I am bringing Appetizers to Thanksgiving. What should I bring? I know something light but that's all I can come up with. School has muddled my brain completely. I can't think of anything and I need your advice. Should I bring Stuffed Jalepenos and a cheese/fruit plate or soup or??? Help me please. :)

Baking season is here! I want to know what your favorite icing/frosting is. I don't care if it's for a cake, pie, cookie, or cupcakes...I want to hear/read about it! I am looking for some new ideas. And I know my friends here at Serious Eats can help me out. Who knows-you are probably helping someone else out in the process. (I'm also looking for a killer cream cheese icing if anyone can help.) Thanks!! :-D

So, I have had a SERIOUS craving for Swedish Meatballs for a while now. I have never made them so obviously I do not have a recipe. I would greatly appreciate your favorite recipe for this delicious meal. I do have a crock pot so don't hold back if you have a recipe that utilizes one. Thanks for sharing with me! :)

I have a confession. There is one dish that I make (which I learned from my mom and great aunt) where I use canned soup, Cream of Mushroom actually. It's Broccoli Casserole. I love it. Make it a couple times a year and it doesn't feel like Thanksgiving unless it's on the table. There are many nay sayers of canned soup. But, I'd like to know-is there a dish you make where you use it, if so what is it? If you don't use canned soup-what do you use instead?

So, I just got back the other day from my vacation in Chicago. It's amazing there and I can't wait to go back. The food and service was incredible. And dear god, Morton's Steakhouse is amazing-I'd go back for the Ceasar Salad alone. But I digress. We went out to a restaurant where we had a delicious appetizer and dinners. Then, we decided to order dessert-Chocolate Molten Cake. I was pumped. I could not have been more disappointed. It tasted like they forgot to add sugar. I thought I must have been wrong-so i took another bite. The same result. AWFUL. I could not eat another bite. My BF thought it wasn't that bad and he ate the whole thing. He admitted it wasn't the best but thought it was at least edible. I just couldn't do it. Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever made or ordered a dessert and were so excited only to be left completely deflated? Would you ever go back to that restaurant? It does leave a bad taste in your mouth-literally and figuritively...

So, I'm sitting here thinking about the menu for the party this Friday. It's the Annual Golf Outing for the guys and the after party will be at our house. So you see my predicament...what to serve. Then I thought to ask you Serious Eaters-what is your favorite Party Food? Is there anything you always make? Is there something you would love to have served to you? I was thinking Meatball/Sausage Subs, Sausage and Peppers, Spinach Dip (cold version), Pasta salad (don't have a good recipe though)...Still undecided about the apps: grilled bacon wrapped shrimp and grilled scallops (both of which are crowd pleasers). I'm lucky in that there are no food allergies. See, I need your help-I'm all over the place. :)