LttlMichey’s Profile
Recent Comments
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Greens and Beans
Would any sort of bean in the pod do? I'm not sure if I've seen cranberry beans around.
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
Frappe with Greek yogurt and a swirl of honey. Still dreaming of my honeymoon...
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
The one time I had mole sauce I loved it. I haven't found a version since that's been as good so I'm excited to try this out.
See more comments by LttlMichey ยป
Recent Posts
LttlMichey hasn't written a post yet.
Recent Favorites
LttlMichey hasn't favorited a post yet.
Recent Polls
LttlMichey hasn't answered any polls yet.
Recent Quizzes
LttlMichey hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
Recent Comments | Response to Comments
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I love Laut downtown. Great food and great prices. Plus everyone there is very nice, even when our one friend had a few too many Sake bombs they couldn't have been more welcoming.
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Greens and Beans
Would any sort of bean in the pod do? I'm not sure if I've seen cranberry beans around.
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
Frappe with Greek yogurt and a swirl of honey. Still dreaming of my honeymoon...
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
The one time I had mole sauce I loved it. I haven't found a version since that's been as good so I'm excited to try this out.
Weekend Giveaway: 'Good Beer at BAM' Tickets
Weyerbacher Raspberry Imperial Stout. Awesome brew.
Win Tickets to an NYC Advance Screening of 'Julie and Julia'
The Joy of Cooking never fails me!
Cook the Book: 'The Barcelona Cookbook'
That would have to be a month ago when we stopped in Barcelona on our honeymoon. Ate some great tapas and had a fabulous time in Barcelona.
Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'
Anything with blueberries. And then preferably with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Dinner Tonight: Chicken and Pineapple Stir-Fry
Looks delicious! And I actually just got a wok for a wedding gift so this recipe should put it to good use.
Sugar Rush: Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake from Stand
My boyfriend loves this milkshake. He's said that would definitely be one of his last meals if he was on death row. I've never had a full one myself but the sips I've sneaked of his have been very tasty. The best is when you slurp out an actual piece of marshmallow.
Keste Pizza & Vino: What You Can Expect
Looks good! I'm excited also that the first restaurant he founded was in Ridgewood, NJ, only a few minutes from where I grew up.
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
Banana bread. I found a healthier recipe that tastes just like the one my Mom makes, just minus the oil. Yum.
Hanci Turkish Cuisine, a Much Needed Turkish Restaurant in New York
I love Turkish food. Though I try not to mention that too much around the Greek side of my family...
Cook the Book: 'Baking Unplugged'
When I was 9 or so I attempted to make peanut butter cookies. I mixed up the baking powder with baking soda and ended up with something that didn't resemble a cookie at all. Into the trash they went...
Cook the Book: 'The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook'
I'd have to say the tyropitas we make for the holidays. How can you go wrong with filo dough stuffed with feta?
Served: My First Restaurant Job
That's the spot where The Melting Pot currently is, right? It's funny - that's on the opposite end of the spectrum in terms of a high-end, special occasion sort of place, but it's not packing them in either. Perhaps the location is cursed...or it could just be that you have to try a bit harder when your restaurant is off the main drag.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Italian Snacks'
Has to be cheese and crackers. Boring, but everyone loves it.
Cook the Book: 'Baked, New Frontiers in Baking'
Does a Blizzard from Dairy Queen count? How about a banana split or ice cream cake from Carvel? Obviously ice cream is my weakness.
Cook the Book: 'Martha Stewart's Cooking School'
I believe it's chocolate gingersnaps. It's a must when Christmas rolls around.
Cook the Book: 'The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread'
My great-grandmother's Brown Edge cookies. They're the simplest cookies in the world to make and they taste just of butter and sugar, a great combo.
Serious Eats City Guide: Washington, D.C.
Thanks for this list. I'm heading to D.C. in November so I'm looking forward to checking some of these spots out. It's especially vital to know what the best pizza places are - there's nothing worse than bad pizza!
John's Pizzeria in Jersey City, New Jersey
I live in Hoboken, another place in NJ that people never realize is so close to the city. Here we have an offshoot of Grimaldi's. Basically just like the better known version in Brooklyn only without the long, long lines. But if you want really good pizza I suggest hopping on the PATH and coming over here to Napoli's. That's my favorite pizza in town. It tastes fresh, the sauce is excellent and they don't overdo it on the cheese.
Dim Sum Favorites at Jing Fong in Chinatown
I've never had dim sum. I always thought my options would be limited since I was a vegetarian up until last month. But now that I'm a full-fledged omnivore I'm thinking I'll have to check this out.
Kashkaval Is All About Dipping Things Into Other Things
It really depends on the day, I think. One time we took my bf's parents there and the fondue was a disaster. It never melted properly and was just a big, gloopy mess. But that was the only time we had a problem like that. Of course now they question why we still go there...
Kashkaval Is All About Dipping Things Into Other Things
This is one of my favorite places in the city. It gets crazy on the weekends but we usually just drink some wine while we wait for a table. You did fail to try one of my favorite appetizers, the olive tapenade. Make sure you order that next time - it's a must have. I'm actually taking my mom there tomorrow night. I hope we don't have to wait too long!
What childhood food do you wish they still made?
Oh, man, I thought I had blocked out my Gatorade Gum cravings!
What childhood food do you wish they still made?
I miss bbq munchos, planters cheeseballs (there is another brand available now in a large container that are good but...) and morton raspberry filled powdered donuts. Oh, those were the days.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
The Taco Truck on 30th Ave and 33rd St in Astoria
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I really enjoy mamoun's falafel by Washington Square Park. It is so flavorful and the perfect amount of food.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
i think piadina in the west village (10th street and 6th ave) is one of the best italian resturants in nyc- afforable, delectiable, amazing
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I've lived in Macedonia, Sierra Leone and now the Netherlands. None of them do good mexican food ! I would love to visit New York City to eat proper mexican, but also bagels and bahn mi.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I second the Malaysian place on Doyers St.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
chennai garden in murray hill
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
Never been to NYC but subscribe to Time Out New York and New York magazine mainly to learn about living there ESPECIALLY the food! It seems to me the vendors at the park in Red Hook would be the first place I'd hit.
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
Black beans and only two types of chilli? Oh, the horror!
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
@Trendyguy - I think those are Enchiladas.
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
I agree with Cristina @mexicocooks.
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
What I really want to know is a recipe for the tacos that are pictured in this post
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
Eggy burrito with a tequila sunrise
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
Coffee and Migas ... and a side of black beans please
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
Grits with butter and a Bloody Mary
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
An Irish coffee with the banana french toast and home made toasted coconut butter.
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
Anita, does your Mom really use a square of dark chocolate, or does she use a tableta de chocolate amargo (or semi-amargo)? Does she really use olive oil, or does she use manteca? And does she really use shallots?
A banana is great, and ajonjoli and peanut butter. Her mole casero must be fantastic! Next time I'm passing through Reynosa, maybe I can try it.
You're so fortunate to have your mother with you to share her recipes and her love.
Cristina
http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
...Cristina, my mom and I think this recipe is as close as possible to a traditional recipe! we have lived all of our lives in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; mom is 74 yrs old, and has been making mole for at least 40yrs...and the only ingredient in this recipe she has never used are the black beans, but in addition to the other ingredients, she has always used a banana, roasted ajonjoli, peanut butter and the dark chocolate, of course, has always been a main ingredient of her mole recipe...
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
I used to love the chicken mole with white meat (!?!) At Jalepeno's when I lived in Santa Cruz- the sauce was awesome when I'd go in the evening/early night. In my experience there and in the SF Mission, timing is important. In the Mission mole is unusual, since since the people here are mostly Central American; usually from El Salvadore, Oaxaca, and Guatemala. However, one of my favorite non-dive hispanic places, Panchita's 3 on 24th near BART, has an excellent airline wing in mole. I keep wanting to make a big batch, I love all the different peppers available here. Maybe this weekend!
Serious Heat: Silky, Spicy Mole Sauce
The problem with most restaurant moles is that they are pre-packaged, not made from scratch. It's all but impossible to find really good mole in the USA unless the cook takes the time to toast and grind all the traditional ingredients--and there can be as many as 40 ingredients in mole.
The mole in the posted recipe might taste good, but isn't traditional. Black beans, dark chocolate, olive oil and shallots? Not in any mole in Mexico--at least not in my 30 years' experience of living and cooking here.
Cristina
Mexico Cooks!
http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
Tiny wheat toasts, with sour cream and salmon roe, washed down by coconut water with a little rum.
New York City Wine and Food Festival: Ticket Giveaway, 'Breakfast of Champions'
A glass of Gruner Veltliner w/eggs benedict.
Recent Posts
LttlMichey hasn't written a post yet.
Recent Favorites
LttlMichey hasn't favorited a post yet.
Polls
LttlMichey hasn't answered any polls yet.
Quizzes
LttlMichey hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
I love Laut downtown. Great food and great prices. Plus everyone there is very nice, even when our one friend had a few too many Sake bombs they couldn't have been more welcoming.