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Fried Chicken - Egg Dredge, Breadcrumbs, Flour or ALL THREE?
I made the friend chicken from Thomas Kellers new Ad Hoc book this past weekend. He did a dredge in seasoned flour, then buttermilk and then again in the seasoned flour. Let it rest for a few minutes, then fry away. It was delicious.
Dove recipes?
Being from Texas, I knew you meant birds. But also being from Texas, I've always had them in the bacon-wrapped and stuffed with a jalapeno format you mentioned. I wonder if you could fry the whole bird, maybe like a piece of fried chicken?
What about one restaurant week every month?
I think that's a great idea. As a fellow DFW Serious Eater, I really look forward to Restaurant Week. I think several restaurants have set up more affordable multiple course prixe-fixed menus (Craft comes to mind) and some have setup lunch deals that I read about. It's not the same as Restaurant Week, but it's a start. And several of the restaurants extend their offers for multiple weeks.
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Fried Chicken - Egg Dredge, Breadcrumbs, Flour or ALL THREE?
*Fried chicken.... since I ate him/her I doubt they would be my friend
Fried Chicken - Egg Dredge, Breadcrumbs, Flour or ALL THREE?
I made the friend chicken from Thomas Kellers new Ad Hoc book this past weekend. He did a dredge in seasoned flour, then buttermilk and then again in the seasoned flour. Let it rest for a few minutes, then fry away. It was delicious.
Dove recipes?
Being from Texas, I knew you meant birds. But also being from Texas, I've always had them in the bacon-wrapped and stuffed with a jalapeno format you mentioned. I wonder if you could fry the whole bird, maybe like a piece of fried chicken?
What about one restaurant week every month?
I think that's a great idea. As a fellow DFW Serious Eater, I really look forward to Restaurant Week. I think several restaurants have set up more affordable multiple course prixe-fixed menus (Craft comes to mind) and some have setup lunch deals that I read about. It's not the same as Restaurant Week, but it's a start. And several of the restaurants extend their offers for multiple weeks.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
Good stuff, though it always makes me think of those chewable purple Tylenol tabs I took as a child.
@hmcnally: isn't there an alcoholic version of Purple Passion now? I swear I had a friend in college who loved that stuff
New iPhone Application Lets You Virtually Grill Bratwurst
Or is it absolutely genius?
Abalone - Got any good recipes?
When I lived in San Jose we used to pound them flat and then bread and pan fry them, that's the best way to do it! You're already fixing them the best way possible!
Seriously Meatless: Caramelized Onion, Potato, and Blue Cheese Tart
This looks fantastic! Thanks for the recipe
Video: Brooklyn's Illegal Urban Beekeepers
This is really cool. Any idea what type of financial investment this requires to get started, and the time committment involved? Or maybe a good book that was used to get started just to get a better idea of what is involved?
Money Saving Tips On Food
I don't know where you are, but I live in Dallas and we have "Fiesta" supermarkets, that cater to the hispanic population. For whatever reason the prices there are always cheaper, sometimes even on the exact same products. And I always find interesting ingredients I would never find at my usual grocery store.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I'd go with southeast asia for sure! Vietnam, Thai, all sorts of great cheap eats come from there!
Regional Fast Food Chains
Chicken Express! I think they're only in the south, but here in Texas they have awesome chicken tenders, but even better is the sweet tea. And they have "Dublin Dr. Pepper", Dr. Pepper made with cane sugar and not corn syrup, straight from Dublin, TX!
One Dozen Trader Joe's Eggs, Each with a Double Yolk
At the farmers market I go to in Dallas one of the farmers seperates out the double yolked eggs and you can buy those by the dozen.
What I Like About the Corn Syrup Commercials
I think its just as much about being an informed consumer. So many people don't realize what is in the food they are consuming in the first place, it baffles me. I thought Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food were great at summarizing this and not going overkill. I recommend them to people all the time. And on top of that just stick with the "everything in moderation" idea.
Trip to Memphis, Need Ideas
I make a trip to Memphis every year with a group of college buddies. We usually go see a game at the Redbird's Stadium downtown, and we inevitably drink too much on Beale Street.
We always go to Central BBQ for the BBQ Nachos. Pulled pork, liquid cheese, BBQ sauce and tons of other good stuff over chips. No better hangover food out there. And one trip to Rendevous (not crazy about it, but world famous). You could also check out Coletta's, the only place I've ever seen BBQ pizza, I think they have a couple locations.
absentminded kitchen disasters
When I was 15 I was making some sort of fruit smoothie with my mom's immersion blender. After I was done, I went to clean it under the sink with running water. Like an idiot, I left it plugged in as I ran my finger around the blade to get out the rest of the fruit smoothie.
I managed to hit the "On" button while my finger was in there poking at the blade and took off the tip of my left index finger.
Never again will I clean a plugged in appliance.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage
Central BBQ in Memphis! BBQ Nachos and pulled pork sandwiches with slaw and a sweet tea. Nothings finer after a long night on Bealle St.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
Love 'em! If I'm really hungry I'll put a FOF inside a cheeseburger for a McSurfn'Turf
Do you enjoy eating game?
I'm sadly disappointed. When I read the topic line I thought someone had come up with an eating game, like drinking games. But I love venison, maybe we can combine the two.
Fried Chicken - Egg Dredge, Breadcrumbs, Flour or ALL THREE?
This Martha Stewart/Chris Kimball recipe does the buttermilk soak and double dip but with flour only--no bread crumbs. It's foolproof and delicious! My mom and aunt have never fried chicken using breadcrumbs, just flour and neither do I.
One Dozen Trader Joe's Eggs, Each with a Double Yolk
We bought a flat (20) last week from a local organic market and had the same thing happen. All 20 eggs were double yolked. It was the weirdest thing.
One Dozen Trader Joe's Eggs, Each with a Double Yolk
Whoa - I want that dozen of eggs!!! The yolk is my favorite part!
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
I haven't had one in decades but just to keep this sandwich going, I will go there and have them.
Dove recipes?
I thought of Dove chocolate at first too. Didn't know people hunted and cooked doves.
Dove recipes?
We order dove all the time in our favorite Cantonese restaurants, but we've never made it at home. My guess on how they're prepared:
1. poached in a mixture of water, soy sauce and rice wine, ginger and scallions for 20 minutes.
2. Roasted at 400 degrees or grilled for 10 minutes until the meat is medium.
3. Hacked into six pieces - split down the back then each half divided into three.
4. Eat with worcestershire sauce and salt and lemon on the side.
Google "Chinese Roast squab" and also recipes for partridges. Good luck and yum!
Dove recipes?
Thanks to you that knew what I was talking about. Being from southeast
Texas, I assumed people would know I meant the bird..silly me!
Your suggestions sound great and are most appreciated!
Dove recipes?
I immediately thought this was a thread about chocolate, not birds.
Silly me.
Dove recipes?
Hoo-boy, my springer spaniel would loooove you if you cooked her up one of those birds. She barks at the doves that sit on our overhead telephone lines on a daily basis, and despite her age (7) attempts to jump that high to capture them. Luckily she only makes it about 6" off the ground.
Her greatest accomplishment to date has been the "great flush of 2009" where she flushed a rabbit out of a nearby bush. The rabbit then mocked her from the neighbor's yard.
On a serious note, I'm thinking butter and tarragon...braised, nom.
Dove recipes?
I bet they'd be great with a wilted olive branch...
Dove recipes?
we eat quail all the time in the winter. all the time. similar prep:
either:
pan sear, be very scant on the temp. the best movie quote mantra: "..there's no greater sin than to overcook a quail."(here, dove) dove would like butter, lots of black pepper, and garlic. it also would like implementation of red wine, or even a yeasty beer. really, try reducing a dark and rich brew.
or:
slowly braised. we tend to eat it a lot with wild rice. again, the rich but fruit-tinged profile is very nice.. try cooking with some dried currants or plums.
Dove recipes?
They're essentially the same as pigeons so you can try looking up pigeon recipes too.
And when I first saw the thread title I also thought of chocolate.
Dove recipes?
You can deep fry it. I just attended an annual dove supper. They always deep fry them (breasts only) seasoned and lightly floured, and serve with biscuits or potatoes and gravy, plus the potluck stuff folks bring. Yum!
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish: Yea or Nay?
They're tastey but they're like 700 calories each!!!!!!
Who Likes Grape Soda?
I stopped drinking soda about 20 years ago.
But I miss Fanta. Grape Fanta. Fanta Uva. Very cold, with two straws, straight from the glass bottle.
So I've had Boylan's once. It's nice, but too grown up. Not sweet enough.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
Love the grape Crush pop, but it's the only one I'll drink.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
Love, love, love fruit sodas. I've weaned myself off non-diet soda after 39 years, now I'm a Coke Zero drinker.
But when I want a treat? I reach for a Welch's.
And if they still made Strawberry soda, I'd reach for that too.
RIP Welch's Strawberry. You are much missed.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
I like all sorts of soda. I guess I rarely drink grape because typically I'm looking for "cold caffeine" and less sugar. But, if we are at a cookout or other event where tubs of sodas are iced down and I find a grape, I'll go for it.
Now, if you want to find most of the grape soda lovers in the world, head to South America, especially Brazil. Fanta orange and grape are big sellers there - if you need a break from the guarana ...
Who Likes Grape Soda?
Love love LOVE grape soda! Transports me instantly back to my grandparents house where it was always stocked in their fridge (still is). There's something about the artifical grape taste, the fizz, the pretty purple can that makes my mouth water. It's a, oh semi-annual treat for me but each time I have it, I fully appreciate all it has to offer. :-)
What about one restaurant week every month?
you obviously have never worked in a restaurant that has participated in restaurant week. i would quit if i were forced to more than one a year. as would the entire waitstaff and most of the other cooks. i can't deal with the picky cheapskates that come expecting the world and not even willing to give a decent tp.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
The best part of grape soda is the strange blue foam it produces when you pour it over ice....
Who Likes Grape Soda?
There was a rock service station on the road from Wichita Falls to Greenville, Texas when we were kids. They had one of those big boxes full of almost frozen water in which were suspended glass bottles of Grape and Orange Nehi sodas and Coca Colas. These were the best things ever when you were driving the 1955 Chevy with no AC in the summer to see Grandmother. They also had a nifty cage with squirrels in it and of course.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
I wish I had more access to Fresca from Mexico. While it is also part of the Coca Cola family, the recipe is completely different as it is sooooooo not a diet drink. Mexican Fresca has an addictive, fresh grapefruit flavor that blows our homegrown version and Squirt right out of the water.
Who Likes Grape Soda?
AHH the essence of my childhood! Seeing that photo reminded me of drinking grape soda at sleep away camp in peconic dunes, while eating a grape ice pop during snack time--sandals in the dirty sand, sitting on a log, grit from the ground clinging to the condensation on the bottom of that cold purple can of Welches. You nailed it on the head...I am not a soda gal these days. When I get the urge I prefer a limonata or a trader joes grapefruit soda, but I still LOVE a grape soda now and then. Boylan's does a nice version of grape soda (even diet when your feeling sugared out) and if you live in the burbs, Fuddruckers has it on tap.
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*Fried chicken.... since I ate him/her I doubt they would be my friend