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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Recchiuti Chocolate Bars
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate
A Cookie A Day: 'One Sweet Cookie'
I will be baking biscotti- chocolate chocolate chip, almond toffee and lemon and also graham chocolate brittle for the staff at school- I love to bake holiday gifts!!
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The Momofuku Cookbook's Kimchi Stew with Rice Cakes
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Eat for Eight Bucks: Polenta with Broccoli Rabe
Posted by Robin Bellinger, September 29, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Yom Kippur Break Fast Kugel
Posted by The Serious Eats Team, September 25, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Seriously Italian: A Tale of Beef, Three Ways
Posted by Gina DePalma, August 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM
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Recent Polls
deefine answered "Fresh Nutmeg " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
deefine 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
deefine 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
deefine answered "crispy pork belly" to Which dishes are you sick of?
Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Recent Quizzes
deefine got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
deefine got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
deefine got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM
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Recent Comments
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Recchiuti Chocolate Bars
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate
A Cookie A Day: 'One Sweet Cookie'
I will be baking biscotti- chocolate chocolate chip, almond toffee and lemon and also graham chocolate brittle for the staff at school- I love to bake holiday gifts!!
Not your mom's thanksgiving turkey
Does anyone have suggestions for making this low fat? How about low carb?
Cook the Book: 'Cook this Now'
Melissa Clark- she loves to cook and she loves to eat! Just like me!
Best Rainbow Cookies - NY Metro Area
la cheesecake college point queens- it's a retail outlet open only thursday-sunday- has rainbow bars- you have to slice them into cookies- they are positively awesome.
Cook the Book: 'Ruhlman's Twenty'
Taste the food- as you cook and before serving!
Where can we eat a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in NYC?
Wait- someone writes for a recommendation @ where to eat on a holiday is smacked with a rant about someone having to work on a holiday and not being able to spend time at home with their family. Cry somewhere else- this was an inappropriate place to complain. Lunchlady did not need that response and yes you did say it was not meant for her but it was in response to her post. Start another post if that was your issue. Jeez!
Cook the Book: 'The Homesick Texan Cookbook'
Smitten Kitchen
Ice Cream Topping Debate: SHOTS (or sprinkles? HUH?)
Sprinkles Sprinkles Sprinkles! Here in NYC they are Sprinkles!
Are you seriously discouraged by picky or "old-fashioned" eaters
@salpico- you are just too funny!!! and yes @strangetimes I am discouraged by picky eaters. I agree with @bleu I want to taste and experience all different kinds of food so it is not enjoyable to deal with pople who have major issue about food. Also why don't they just keep their issues to themselves? Why do I have to know what they like or do not like? That's probably the worst part- I was taught to be a "polite" eater- I don't "announce" what I don't like or enjoy if that occurs when I am eating but I have noticed that picky eaters make loud pronouncements of their likes and dislikes and make sure that everyone hears about it!
Whimsical recipes
I love the site too- I know kids will find it irresistible. Somehow the illustrations are more charming than photos, something about the creativity that is expressed by the drawings and the way the recipes are depicted. Thank you for sharing with us.
Help! Picky Boyfriend Challenge!
"I love you, you're perfect...now change"- that was the name of a book or a Broadway show a while back. I just don't get people who want to change other people. He's not your child, he's your boyfriend. And I just want to point out being picky to this point about eating is probably a personality trait- my own dad is a ketchup and spaghetti kind of guy, always set in his ways about everything. My mom went to her deathbed frustrated that she couldn't turn a sow's ear into a silk purse- but of course you just can't.
What is your motivation for your boyfriend to eat other food? Why do you want to control what he eats? It seems you two are having control issues and eating is how it plays out. Just saying!
Served: What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?
As @lexophile said this is your time to do what you want with your life. Hannah you are so smart for making a decision that is right for you! Maybe not comfortable but right! @Dyeat may be on to something with the food writing angle- you write beautifully, with a strong, engaging voice that connects with your readers (obviously) so that may be something you want to pursue in the future. I wish you the best of luck in the future and look forward to hearing about what the future will mean for you!
How's the corn been where you are?
Long Island corn (bicolor) has been unbelieveably sweet and tender.
Cook the Book: 'Salad as a Meal'
Greek salad with blackened fresh tuna steak grilled rare
Sponsored Giveaway: Enter to Win Tervis Products
I love my Batman mug!
Now Let's Talk Macaroni Salad!
Farfalle with feta cheese and fresh baby spinach leaves tossed with virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, crushed or grated fresh garlic, salt and lots of black pepper. Simple and very delicious. A perfect macaroni salad for the summer.
IT BEGINS...
Slice yellow squash and /or zucchini and saute in a hot pan with olive oil with some diced onion and chopped garlic. Add sea salt or kosher salt to taste and chopped fresh thyme.
Secret recipes: yay or nay?
The idea of keeping recipes "secret" is so strange that it defies understanding. Are you guys older than 8 years old? No one will want to eat the food if it doesn't taste delicious, not if the the recipe isn't a top secret!! Who are these recipe horders? I don't get it. And what kind of recipes are you people talking about? The greatest chefs in the world share their recipes. Kenji explanation said it all- the technique and expertise makes the chef. Unless someone doesn't want to share a recipe because they are making a living from it (Coca-cola's secret formula !!) I don't know what anyone else is talking about. There seem to be many delusional people with some secret cookie and casserole recipes out there- don't worry I don't want the recipes!
Win Tickets to Bouchon Bakery's Bastille Day Dinner
Vermouth cassis, french onion soup, salade nicoise and clafoutis
Why did I even bother asking?
@salpico- I'm with dmc, I want an autographed copy of your book! I enjoy your stories about the misadventures of cooking, dining and family fun.
Keep em coming!
Goodbye, Dumpling
Kenji- I am so truly sorry for your loss. Dumpling was well loved and will be truly missed. You are in my thoughts.
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The Momofuku Cookbook's Kimchi Stew with Rice Cakes
Posted by Chichi Wang, March 5, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Eat for Eight Bucks: Polenta with Broccoli Rabe
Posted by Robin Bellinger, September 29, 2009 at 3:30 PM
Yom Kippur Break Fast Kugel
Posted by The Serious Eats Team, September 25, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Seriously Italian: A Tale of Beef, Three Ways
Posted by Gina DePalma, August 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Dinner Tonight: Warm Chicken Salad with Arugula, Capers, and Pine Nuts
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, August 31, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Cook the Book: Salted Caramel-Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
Posted by Caroline Russock, August 27, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Bittersweet Chocolate Peppermint Candy Bark
Posted by Caroline Russock, August 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Dinner Tonight: Dark Chile Shrimp Soup with Epazote
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, August 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Eat for Eight Bucks: Japanese Fried Chicken and Two Simple Salads
Posted by Michele Humes, July 28, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Dinner Tonight: Sweet Potato, Eggplant, and Spinach Madras Curry
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, June 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Cook the Book: Lemon Blueberry Buckle
Posted by Caroline Russock, June 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM
French in a Flash: Pain au Chocolat Cinnamon Rolls with Crème Fraîche Icing and Walnuts
Posted by Kerry Saretsky, May 14, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Grilling: Vietnamese Pork with Vermicelli Noodles and Nuoc Cham
Posted by Joshua Bousel, April 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Healthy & Delicious: Chicken Paprikash
Posted by Kristen Swensson Sturt, April 6, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Dinner Tonight: Roast Chicken with Spicy Hoisin Glaze
Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, March 20, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Grilling: Pork Souvlaki with Pita and Tzatziki
Posted by Joshua Bousel, March 20, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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Polls
deefine answered "Fresh Nutmeg " to What Kind of Nutmeg Do You Use?
Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
deefine 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
deefine 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
deefine answered "crispy pork belly" to Which dishes are you sick of?
Poll posted by Maggie Hoffman, September 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
deefine answered "Bendy" to Straight or bendy, that is the question.
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM
deefine answered "I buy seedless watermelon to avoid this." to How Do You Eat Your Watermelon?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, July 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM
deefine answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?
Poll posted by Lingbo Li, May 26, 2010 at 9:00 AM
deefine answered "Butter and syrup" to How Do You Top Your Pancakes?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, February 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM
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Quizzes
deefine got 60% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
deefine got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
deefine got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM

Love it on sardines!