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Sauced: Cilantro Cream

Mmm. Sounds good, wonder how it would taste on the salmon burgers I have in the fridge...

JClose at 7:53PM on 06/08/11

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In Season: Asparagus

My favorite quick and easy meal is too boil some pasta, then throw asparagus into the pasta water for the last three minutes. Drain and toss with a log of goat cheese the zest of a lemon and a good bit of olive oil.

JClose at 12:26PM on 05/01/11

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Senegalese Curried Carrot Soup

Made this last night and it was amazing! Will definitely make again.

JClose at 5:13PM on 03/27/11

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Knife Skills: How to Cut Cauliflower

roasted with a little oil, curry powder, and lemon juice. One of my favorite comfort foods.

JClose at 10:38PM on 10/14/10

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Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Blue Cheese

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Dinner Tonight: Cheddar Scallion Polenta Croquettes

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Dinner Tonight: Pasta e Broccoli

Posted by Blake Royer, March 10, 2011 at 5:15 PM

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Chipotle Mayonnaise

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Recent Polls

From Slice

JClose answered "Way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "A center slice" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

JClose answered "Alton Brown" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "I have at one time" to Do you work — or have you ever worked — in a pizzeria or the pizza industry?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Recent Quizzes

From Slice

JClose got 60% correct on General Knowledge (aka No Specific Theme Today)

Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, September 3, 2010 at 4:55 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Lemonade?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, May 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 37% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Recent Comments

From Recipes

Sauced: Cilantro Cream

Mmm. Sounds good, wonder how it would taste on the salmon burgers I have in the fridge...

JClose at 7:53PM on 06/08/11

From Serious Eats

In Season: Asparagus

My favorite quick and easy meal is too boil some pasta, then throw asparagus into the pasta water for the last three minutes. Drain and toss with a log of goat cheese the zest of a lemon and a good bit of olive oil.

JClose at 12:26PM on 05/01/11

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Senegalese Curried Carrot Soup

Made this last night and it was amazing! Will definitely make again.

JClose at 5:13PM on 03/27/11

From Serious Eats

Knife Skills: How to Cut Cauliflower

roasted with a little oil, curry powder, and lemon juice. One of my favorite comfort foods.

JClose at 10:38PM on 10/14/10

From Serious Eats

Condiment Confessions

I dont understand hot sauce? never will? why over power your food with something that makes your mouth uncomfortable.
Ketchup has its place, but I cant stand to see people with drown their food in it.

JClose at 10:01PM on 10/06/10

From Sweets

Celebrate International Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Tomorrow, February 6

This just made my day!

JClose at 12:06AM on 02/06/10

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Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Blue Cheese

Posted by Blake Royer, February 7, 2012 at 3:20 PM

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Cheddar Scallion Polenta Croquettes

Posted by Blake Royer, July 28, 2011 at 3:30 PM

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Pasta e Broccoli

Posted by Blake Royer, March 10, 2011 at 5:15 PM

From Recipes

Chipotle Mayonnaise

Posted by Joshua Bousel, June 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM

From Recipes

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Fudge

Posted by Lee Zalben, June 22, 2011 at 5:30 PM

From Recipes

Sauced: Cilantro Cream

Posted by Joshua Bousel, June 8, 2011 at 2:15 PM

From Recipes

The Secret Ingredient (Curry): Coronation Chicken Salad

Posted by Kerry Saretsky, May 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

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Eat for Eight Bucks: Easy Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Red Cabbage Crunch and Avocado

Posted by Phoebe Lapine and Cara Eisenpress, November 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM

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Eat For Eight Bucks: Butternut Squash and Scallion Risotto

Posted by Phoebe Lapine and Cara Eisenpress, February 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM

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Sauced: Mayonnaise

Posted by Joshua Bousel, March 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Senegalese Curried Carrot Soup

Posted by Blake Royer, March 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Flank Steak Panini with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, March 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

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Katie Lee's Logan County Hamburgers

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Eat For Eight Bucks: Cumin Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Posted by Phoebe Lapine and Cara Eisenpress, March 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM

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Nordstrom's Tomato Basil Soup

Posted by Blake Royer, February 24, 2011 at 3:00 PM

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Sunday Brunch: Hamekins

Posted by Sydney Oland, February 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM

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Homemade Kit Kat Bars

Posted by Lucy Baker, January 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM

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Cook the Book: Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pickled Tomato and Avocado Salsa

Posted by Caroline Russock, January 13, 2011 at 1:00 PM

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Peanut Butter Fondue

Posted by Lee Zalben, December 29, 2010 at 8:55 AM

From Sweets

Equipment: Cookie Sheets

Posted by Caroline Russock, December 14, 2010 at 8:30 AM

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Chocolate Mint Thumbprints

Posted by Caroline Russock, December 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM

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Rick Bayless's Bacon and Tomato Guacamole

Posted by Caroline Russock, July 7, 2010 at 1:15 PM

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The Food Lab's Guide to Thanksgiving Day Planning

Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, November 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM

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Cook the Book: The Throwdown Cocktail

Posted by Caroline Russock, November 1, 2010 at 1:45 PM

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Cheddar Potato Casserole

Posted by Campbell's Kitchen, October 29, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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Polls

From Slice

JClose answered "Way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "A center slice" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

JClose answered "Alton Brown" to Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 5, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "I have at one time" to Do you work — or have you ever worked — in a pizzeria or the pizza industry?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "Fresh" to Do you prefer canned or fresh mushrooms on your pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 30, 2010 at 8:50 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Home fries!" to Hash browns or home fries?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 6, 2010 at 7:00 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "I buy seedless watermelon to avoid this." to How Do You Eat Your Watermelon?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, July 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "Yes, the better to get a variety of toppings" to Do you order half-and-half pizzas?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 5, 2010 at 9:00 AM

From A Hamburger Today

JClose answered "No" to Patty Melt: Is it a Burger?

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, July 1, 2010 at 9:45 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Pale, with a slight golden sheen " to How do you like your toast done?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, June 2, 2010 at 7:30 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "I've grilled it and eaten it!" to What's your experience with grilled pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 31, 2010 at 8:30 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Hamburger" to Hamburger or Hot Dog?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 29, 2010 at 3:00 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?

Poll posted by Lingbo Li, May 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

JClose answered "In an Ice Cream Cake" to What's Your Favorite Ice Cream Treat?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "Way!" to Pineapple Pizza: Way or No Way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 10, 2010 at 6:30 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "American*" to What's Your Favorite Cheese on a Breakfast Sandwich?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:45 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Sausage" to What's Your Favorite Meat on a Breakfast Sandwich?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:30 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Fried Egg" to What's Your Favorite Egg Style on a Breakfast Sandwich?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Biscuit" to What's Your Favorite Bread for a Breakfast Sandwich?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Medium" to Which Salsa Spicyness Level Do You Prefer?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From A Hamburger Today

JClose answered "Chip, straight cut" to What's Your Favorite Pickle Cut on a Burger?

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, May 3, 2010 at 3:00 PM

From Slice

JClose answered "No way!" to Dessert Pizza: Way or No Way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 3, 2010 at 9:15 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose answered "Cheddar" to What Kind of Cheese Do You Like on Grilled Cheese?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 28, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "Way!" to Chicken on a pizza: Way or No Way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, April 26, 2010 at 8:30 AM

From Slice

JClose answered "No. I stick with the main event" to Do you order sides with your pizza (and if so, what?)

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, April 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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Quizzes

From Slice

JClose got 60% correct on General Knowledge (aka No Specific Theme Today)

Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, September 3, 2010 at 4:55 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 30% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 70% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Lemonade?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, May 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 37% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 40% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food TV and Its Personalities?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 26, 2010 at 1:45 PM

From Sweets

JClose got 40% correct on What's Your Ice Cream IQ?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Irish Food?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 17, 2010 at 6:15 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 42% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 22% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM

From Slice

JClose got 37% correct on Slice Quiz No. 1

Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, February 10, 2010 at 3:55 PM

From Serious Eats

JClose got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM

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