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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription

Just a little cream please!

Scoggdog at 10:03PM on 12/28/11

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Giveaway: Win a Free All-Natural Bell & Evans Turkey from Pat LaFrieda

oyster and sausage stuffing!

Scoggdog at 3:04AM on 11/18/11

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Cheddar Scallion Polenta Croquettes

Polenta is essentially yellow corn meal
Grits is ground hominy.

I made this tonight and made a few amendments which i think you'd find helpful:
Use part or all chicken stock instead of water
Used sharp cheddar and upped the amount to one cup.
Used a larger pot and long handled whisk to prevent hot lava like polenta.

Scoggdog at 1:44AM on 07/30/11

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Roadfood'

A great seafood shack by the sea.

Scoggdog at 12:58AM on 05/28/11

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Kulgelis

Posted by Sydney Oland, February 11, 2012 at 1:45 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Cream Spinach

Posted by Blake Royer, May 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

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Recent Polls

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "I'd eat a good one, but have never had one I liked." to Do You Like Panettone?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "Yes, food I make" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "Yes! I love ice cream no matter the season. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered "Pre-Ground Nutmeg" to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Recent Quizzes

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Scoggdog got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM

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Scoggdog got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Spring Vegetables?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 5, 2010 at 6:45 PM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM

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Recent Comments

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription

Just a little cream please!

Scoggdog at 10:03PM on 12/28/11

From Serious Eats

Giveaway: Win a Free All-Natural Bell & Evans Turkey from Pat LaFrieda

oyster and sausage stuffing!

Scoggdog at 3:04AM on 11/18/11

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Cheddar Scallion Polenta Croquettes

Polenta is essentially yellow corn meal
Grits is ground hominy.

I made this tonight and made a few amendments which i think you'd find helpful:
Use part or all chicken stock instead of water
Used sharp cheddar and upped the amount to one cup.
Used a larger pot and long handled whisk to prevent hot lava like polenta.

Scoggdog at 1:44AM on 07/30/11

From Serious Eats

Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Roadfood'

A great seafood shack by the sea.

Scoggdog at 12:58AM on 05/28/11

From Serious Eats

Alton Brown Announces End of 'Good Eats' Series

Good Eats was GOOD TV, it will be missed!

Scoggdog at 11:45AM on 05/12/11

From Serious Eats

Is Müesli Finally Becoming More Popular in the U.S.?

I guess I am in the minority, because I can't stand the stuff. Muesli tastes like horse chow and is way over priced (the pre-made kind).

Scoggdog at 11:46AM on 05/04/11

From Talk

Impending Oscars: Favorite Food Movie, please

Big Night!

Scoggdog at 1:31AM on 02/27/11

From Talk

Aprons: yea or nay?

Yes, when I can remember to put one on.

Scoggdog at 1:20AM on 12/29/10

From Talk

Tamale Dinner- Xmas Eve, side ideas NEEDED!

corn casserole, good guacamole and have lots of great toppings for folks to choose...oh and lots of margaritas.

Scoggdog at 3:51AM on 12/17/10

From Serious Eats

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Russ & Daughters Brunch Package

French Toast!

Scoggdog at 7:20PM on 12/08/10

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Buffalo fried turkey!

Scoggdog at 1:08AM on 11/16/10

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

AB's Turkey Recipe!

Scoggdog at 2:15AM on 11/10/10

From Serious Eats

Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

It's gotta be AB's turkey recipe.

Scoggdog at 2:42AM on 11/09/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Throwdown!'

I'd like to see a Salmon throw down.

Scoggdog at 10:34PM on 11/03/10

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Last Week's Contest Winners

Thanks! I am looking forward to the book.

Scoggdog at 9:38PM on 11/02/10

From Serious Eats

Do You Do a Thanksgiving Dress-Rehearsal?

I do a run-through on new dishes, but not on the tried and true staples that I've made over and over.

Scoggdog at 9:37PM on 11/02/10

From Talk

Brining Chicken

I brine. Overnight.

4 cups water, 1/4th cup kosher salt, palm full of pepper corns, 2 table spoons brown sugar, a couple of bay leaves, lots of various herbs, a cut up lemon, and a few garlic cloves.

Scoggdog at 12:15AM on 10/29/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: Barefoot Contessa, 'How Easy Is That?'

Shrimp Scampi...It's simple, elegant and super easy!

Scoggdog at 3:26AM on 10/26/10

From Serious Eats: New York

Poll: Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?

Ina Garten

Scoggdog at 1:25AM on 10/07/10

From Serious Eats

Have You Heard of JoJos?

I too am from Oregon and was unaware that JoJo's were so regional...I've never really been big on them though.

Scoggdog at 2:35AM on 09/22/10

From Serious Eats

Weekend Giveaway: 'Masterchef Cookbook'

Mac N Cheese.

Scoggdog at 5:57AM on 09/06/10

From Talk

What's your favorite Indian dish?

Palak paneer and great naan.

Scoggdog at 7:24PM on 08/31/10

From Serious Eats

Serious Heat: What's Spicy in Your Fridge?

Secret Aardvark's Habanero Hot Sauce http://www.secretaardvark.com/index.html

Scoggdog at 4:18AM on 08/04/10

From Serious Eats

Poll: Do You Like Crisp or Chewy Bacon?

Crispy!

Scoggdog at 4:23AM on 07/01/10

From Talk

What's the story behind your SE screen name?

Scoggdog was a nick name giving to me in college that was derived from my last name.

Scoggdog at 8:47PM on 06/16/10

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Kulgelis

Posted by Sydney Oland, February 11, 2012 at 1:45 PM

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Dinner Tonight: Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Cream Spinach

Posted by Blake Royer, May 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

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Polls

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "I'd eat a good one, but have never had one I liked." to Do You Like Panettone?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "Yes, food I make" to Do You Give Food As Gifts?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "Yes! I love ice cream no matter the season. " to Do You Eat Ice Cream In The Cold?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 7, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered "Pre-Ground Nutmeg" to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "I prefer well-prepared coffee, but can do with generic stuff in a pinch." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered ""Natural" bird with no added brine or stock" to What type of turkey are you cooking for Thanksgiving?

Poll posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, November 23, 2010 at 3:00 PM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered "Grocery store chain" to Where'd You Do Most of Your Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "Yes! It's dangerous, particularly to young drinkers." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "At my own place" to Where Are You Eating Thanksgiving?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "They're a good road map to fine dining, but don't get everything right. " to What Do You Think of the Michelin Stars?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, October 26, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Slice

Scoggdog answered "Yes" to Are you a pizza purist?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "I like menus that change seasonally, but not more often." to Do You Like Rotating Menus?

Poll posted by Carey Jones, October 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM

From Slice

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

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

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "Yes" to Should Food Trucks and Carts Get a Letter Grade Like Restaurants?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, October 12, 2010 at 11:45 AM

From Slice

Scoggdog answered "A corner 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

Scoggdog answered "Other" 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

Scoggdog answered "Yes. It makes for a nice textural contrast" to Do you like crisp pizza cheese?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 4, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered "French press" to How Do You Brew Your Coffee?

Poll posted by Robyn Lee, September 29, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats: New York

Scoggdog answered "Salad truck" to What food truck would you most love to see?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, September 28, 2010 at 11:15 AM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered "Hot coffee" to This Morning: Hot Coffee or Iced Coffee?

Poll posted by Carey Jones, September 15, 2010 at 7:30 AM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered "Nay." to Breakfast Cereal Marshmallows: Yea or Nay?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 9, 2010 at 8:00 AM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog answered "Yes" to Do You Buy Store Brands More Often Than Name Brands?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, September 8, 2010 at 8:00 PM

From Slice

Scoggdog answered "No" 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

Scoggdog 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: New York

Scoggdog answered "Only particularly small or crowded coffee shops." to Should Coffee Shops Ban Laptops?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 31, 2010 at 11:15 AM

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Quizzes

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog got 44% correct on How Much Do You Know About Peanut Butter?

Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 16, 2010 at 3:15 PM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog got 40% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?

Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Spring Vegetables?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, April 5, 2010 at 6:45 PM

From Serious Eats

Scoggdog got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM

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