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Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling
my favorite childhood food memory is definitely sunday night dinners. Pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy and roasted veggies!
Favorite Philly Tapas?
Amada ---definitely is the best tapas restaurant in Philly. Make sure to get one of the flatbreads, the grilled chorizo, manchego cheese and sangria!
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
I saw Food Inc at a film festival. GREAT movie! slightly disturbing though.
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Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I pretty much cook everything as it is but I would really love to learn how to cook authentic indian and/or thai food! I'm addicted to it and spend too much $$ on it while eating out.
Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling
my favorite childhood food memory is definitely sunday night dinners. Pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy and roasted veggies!
Favorite Philly Tapas?
Amada ---definitely is the best tapas restaurant in Philly. Make sure to get one of the flatbreads, the grilled chorizo, manchego cheese and sangria!
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
I saw Food Inc at a film festival. GREAT movie! slightly disturbing though.
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
pumpkin bread with walnuts
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
picnic table, newspaper, pitchers of beer and crabs!
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
hummus, pita, roasted red peppers, cucumbers and olives--all together in one yummy bite!
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
identity crisis tortilla chips
hummus
soy pita
frozen naan
indian fare-punjab eggplant
chicken sausage
cat cookies
trail mix & nuts section
layered taco dip
chili verde frozen burittos
frozen edamame
too bad I'm in PA and can't take advantage of TJ's wine although I've had it and you can't complain for the price!
The 20 Dishes you need to know
breakfast for dinner (waffles, pancakes, french toast...)
stew
pizza
club sandwiches (everyone makes their own)
chicken caesar salad
fajitas
baked potato soup
stuffed peppers
pot pie
Cook the Book: 'Osteria'
homemade french onion soup or macaroni and cheese
Cook the Book: 'Baking Unplugged'
Using boxed mix for a cake and taking it out before it was done...it was a cake for my mom when I was very young. Still tasted good though!
Bad Airline Meal Inspires Crazy Letter to Richard Branson
Check this article...They are giving this guy a job as a taste tester now!
Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: La Frieda Black Label Burgers
I love my burgers full of juicy red meat
Add extra cheese and bacon, it just can't be beat
Don't bother with onions, tomato or lettuce
Just make sure my burger is made of pure angus
And with a huge smile I'll eat!
Dinner Tonight: Red Snapper with Tomatoes and Olives Baked in Foil
I was also going to comment on the tomato/foil combo-- big NO NO.
Serious Efforts: Oily Mac n' Cheese
Another reason this may happen is when you make your roux and bechemel. The recipe should contain an even amount of fat and flour. Melt the butter then add the flour and cook it for a while until it turns an almost white color (it will seem a little long to be cooking but it's fine, trust me). Then add the milk and cook it until it comes to a FULL boil and thickens to coat the back of the spoon. Then add your cheese until melted and pour immediately over the pasta. I also wouldn't rinse your pasta either b/c the starch left on it will help soak up any excess oil.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates
white choc and dark choc chip souffle
In Love with Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses
I had them last year and LOVED them. The crunchyness is a nice addition.
Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'
pasta, mozzarella cheese, leftover chicken and olive oil or spaghetti sauce-- toss it together and bake it.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
banana french toast and lots of crispy bacon
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
strip steak or porterhouse or filet...or any steak for that matter
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates
chocolate souffle with white and milk choc chips
Is This Breakfast? The Pretzel Croissant
Being from Philadelphia, Pretzels are a breakfast staple in the city!
So yes...this is breakfast!
KitchenAid help, please!
I have the Professional series mixer and I absolutely love it.
I prefer the lift bowl over the tilt head and if you are making a lot of dough for breads you are better off with the more powerful motor.
QVC offers a very good deal on the Professional series:
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The 20 Dishes you need to know
My personal Top 20:
1. Bacon and Potato Omelette (I'm from germany and can't live without my "Bauernfrüstück")
2. Pasta with a garlic sauce
3. Spaghetti with meatballs
4. Roasted Chicken
5. Kao Pad (I'm also half Thai, and grew up with this dish)
6. Pancakes
7. Steak
8. Pizza
9. Potato Soup
10. A good Sandwich
11. Satay Sticks
12. Mashed Potaoes
13. Meatloaf
14. Gravy
15. Thai Sausages
16. Green Cabbage and Smoked Pork Chop
17. Spareribs
18. Quesadillas
19. Burger with some Fries and Fried Onions
20. Double Mud Chocolate Cake
Top Ten Worst Halloween 'Candies'
I disagree about a lot of the candy items mentioned here.
I, for one, LOVE the fun-sized (or mini, if you prefer) candies. It's a tiny bit of something insanely tasty, enough to give pleasure without causing tummy pains. When I was a young'un and I went trick-or-treating, one house gave out mini Clark bars. Yum-o-delish! I polished those off first.
I think the chewy peanut butter kisses taste absolutely divine.
Candy corn, I think is plenty of tasty, as are the candy pumpkins made of candy-corn base. Think little dollops of hardened cake-frosting.
As for apples and raisins, those I didn't mind in the least.
However, some items, I do agree about.
Toothbrushes -- a boring reminder
Religious pamphlets -- disappointing and WEIRD to boot.
Packages of "normal" food -- oh, for crying in Manhattan, what kid wants to receive a can of baked beans or a box of oat bran in his little plastic jack-o-lantern.
One time I received cough drops -- and not the Ludens or Pine Bros or Smith Bros or F&Fs, which are tasty and could pass as hard candy (as can the Ricolas). These were nasty little green pellets that were -- and tasted like -- MEDICATION. Like I said, for crying in Manhattan! For crying in Manhattan, Chicago, and San Francisco
Oh well. At least I didn't get a ROCK
Top Ten Worst Halloween 'Candies'
If I didn't live in an apartment building with no kids in it I'd be giving out and full sized candy bar AND a red bull to every kid. HAHAHA!!! HALLOWEEN IS FOR KIDS! SUCK IT PARENTS!
What are your favorite products from Trader Joe's?
Is the Pomegranate Glaze really discontinued? My mom tried to buy it in Atlanta but they didn't have it. Can it be found elsewhere???
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
French bread!!! YUM!
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
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Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I'd love to learn Indian cooking.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
It's a tie: Thai or Japanese sushi. Both rate high around here!
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
i wish i knew how to make chinese..shrimp lo mein
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I would love to learn how to make some really spicy Thai dishes.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I live Thai food and would love to be able to make it myself.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I'm hoping to learn to cook Turkish cuisine next - my son and daughter-in-law will be stationed there for the next two years so I'll have access to native ingredients.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I would love to learn how to cook Japanese food at home.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I would love to learn ..
1. Authentic Mexican Cuisine.
2. Authentic Chinese Cuisine
3. Authetic Louisiana Gumbo!
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I'd love to learn to cook Indian food.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I would like to learn more about Vietnamese cooking.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I would love to learn how to cook chinese food
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
My son and his family are living in Cambodia and I would like to learn how to cook their cuisine.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I'd like to learn to cook vegetarian Thai food
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
Learning how to cook Indian cuisine -- both Southern (no meat) and Northern (with meat) -- like people in India do. Most Indian restaurants here just don't offer food that captures that same wonderful taste experience.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I'd love to learn how to make Turkish cuisine.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I want to learn to cook portugese food!
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
Well, I'd like to be able to cook all types of cuisine at home, but if had to pick a favorite, it'd be Chinese food. That is mostly due to the fact that I havn't really been exposed to many "exotic" cuisines like Indian or thai.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
Persian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, French... I don't know how I can choose just one.
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About carolinemarie
Location: Philadelphia, PA
About: I'm a graphic designer for a real estate company and part time culinary student.
Favorite foods: Anything with lots of cheese, I'm also a carboholic - I have a soft spot for crusty breads, pasta, and of course soft pretzels, I really enjoy good mexican and indian food too.
Last bite on earth: My grandmother's homemade pierogies and spaetzle!

I pretty much cook everything as it is but I would really love to learn how to cook authentic indian and/or thai food! I'm addicted to it and spend too much $$ on it while eating out.