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It's hard to pick just one, but off the top of my head, I'm a huge fan of the Crisper Whisperer Zucchini and Corn Fritters from a couple of years ago.

Crepes in Paris. Holy moly.

I am compelled to try any cocktail that lists either fresh jalapeno or fresh ginger as an ingredient.

@treboR - I agree with the chile-infused tequila concept - super interesting but beautifully simple.

I love the time in the kitchen with a glass of wine, unwinding after my day and seeing my work actually come to fruition (something that doesn't always happen at my uber-corporate job!)

I do have a birthday coming up, but the thing is, I've saved the money for the LC. The issue isn't exactly the money, it's more the extent of the price differential. For the less expensive Fontignac, I could have a dutch oven AND most of the Cuisinart food processor I've had my eye on for awhile.

Now I just need to decide if I'm ready for the fancy kitchenware, or if I'm still more of a mid-range consumer. Or find someone with an incredible Williams-Sonoma discount :)

Thanks everyone for your input!

Saturday night, we made spinach dahl and served it over rice steamed with bay leaves, cloves and cardomom. Delicious. And a super quick clean up too!

Cornbread! Always cornbread, and with everything. Cornbread and chili, cornbread and turkey, cornbread dipped in gravy with mashed potatoes on top...

Who needs pie when you have cornbread!

Is this worth a dollar? Anyone have it?

Oooh - this look delicious. Any thoughts or comments on how to modify the dish for chicken instead of beef? Longer marinade times?

I'm not sure about the price, but Chola on the East Side (in the high 50's...I want to say 58th) is excellent. They have a fantastic lunch buffet, bring you fresh naan and chaat and all things delicious. That restaurant group owns a lot of places, so if Chola is too pricey, maybe another one will work for you?

I grew up eating Indian food but have only recently started trying my hand at making it. I haven't had any success yet, but I'm going home this weekend to capture my mom's every move in the kitchen!

I know it's taboo to say it on this site, but my favorite burger is a...turkey burger?!?

As a non-beef eater for socially religious reasons, a deliciously seasoned turkey burger with cheddar, avocado and mushrooms gets my saliva glands drooling...

I have a Pad Thai addiction that no clinic can cure. If only I could learn to make it (and other delicious Thai recipes) at home as well as they do at my favorite restaurant!