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Key lime, cherry, pecan and, just to change it up, how about a mini chicken pot pie!

I've only been to the Couner twice. The first time, I was unimpressed--I made my own burger and it was dry and overcooked. The second time, I got sliders, which were very expensive. Surprisingly, they were very good. It's the only thing that I've had there that I've enjoyed. The economy being what it is, though, I haven't gone back.

I'd be interested to try smashburger or goburger, which is down the street from me, especially the onion rings and fried pickles.

@Tina, ok, just curious. Because I knew an RA who was an art student whose name was also Tina Velazquez. (Don't worry--she was cool.)

Thanks for the article, Kenji! It's so interesting that there are so many different types of tomato sauce for so many different uses--the one for pizza is probably not the same one you'd use in a lasagna or the same one you'd use to top pasta.

As a side note, I've made ATK's version of the simple tomato sauce that you made on a recent show and it was an absolute winner on pizza. To each their own! Also, please tell everyone at ATK that they're doing a great job--the recipes that I've made from the 1st edition of the Family Cookbook are always winners with me and at parties.

Much as I don't like Sara Moulton, her suggestion to add veggies to the turkey burger, namely cabbage and onion. You can't really even taste it in there. It just keeps the tukey burger moist. Mushrooms also work.

I'm a big fan of anything dark chocolate, particularly with mint, carmel or peanut butter. I can't pick my favorite but I do enjoy York Peppermint Patties and Reese's Pieces. And pretty much anything See's is A+.

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Thanks for posting!

I also can't stand it when people have to make it known that they don't like something or that they can't eat something. While I understand that you could have adverse effects from eating it, you don't have to make a gigantic scene about it by saying something like "if you serve me something with _____, I could die and it will be your fault."

I also can't stand it when people can't cook ANYTHING. Sure, sometimes I'll get take out or a frozen pizza, but at least I have the option of cooking! To not be able to cook anything, including pasta, eggs or rice, is quite sad.

One guy I knew at work claimed to have worked in the kitchen of a restaurant for about 2 years, but, pretty much every day for lunch, he would bring a Hot Pocket. I've heard of chefs wanting to come home and eat something really simple like a plain plate of pasta or milk and cereal, but this was ridiculous. I never saw him eat anything that he cooked so I'm really not even sure that he CAN cook!

If you're in Century City, be sure to check out Monte Alban, an authentic Oaxacan restaurant. Lares, just a few miles west of Century City, is a little bit more upscale for dinner. Loteria Grill in Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. is also a tasty restaurant.

You can go to one of the Original Bob's Big Boy on Riverside. It's open 24 hours. Gindi Thai is a nice casual place for Thai and sushi. It's good for lunch or dinner. Next door, there is a restaurant called George's. It's only open for lunch and it's always crowded. The studio people seem to love it so you can go and lunch there if you want to feel Hollywood-y.

Enjoy your stay in LA!

I resent everyone making fun of the ramen noodle salad! I add some almonds, sunflower seeds and segmented oranges and it's tasty. I think I'm the only person who will defend it.

As for the rest of your meal...blech. I've never heard of chicken enchiladas being in a creamy sauce.

I am so thankful that both of my parents could cook AND bake and that I learned both from them.

I will NEVER understand why people like mayo so much. It's disgusting--the way it tastes and the way it feels in your mouth are both repulsive. Ranch dressing grosses me out, too.

I'm surprised that no one has said Chinese food. That's one of my favorites cold.

The inventor stole this idea from Michael Scott.