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Ricotta Salata

fry some eggplant in a pan, add homemade tomato sauce, toss with pasta, grated ricotta salata on top. "Pasta alla Norma".

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Frozen Pea Pops for Kids

When I was a kid, I used to throw things. I definitely would have thrown this.

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Video: Chocorotica

I don't think anything grosses me out as much as long fingernails with stuff getting stuck/caked in them... chocolate included. Wanna barf.

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For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?

one more vote for the hilariously ironic misspelling of this thread's title

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Ricotta Salata

fry some eggplant in a pan, add homemade tomato sauce, toss with pasta, grated ricotta salata on top. "Pasta alla Norma".

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Frozen Pea Pops for Kids

When I was a kid, I used to throw things. I definitely would have thrown this.

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Video: Chocorotica

I don't think anything grosses me out as much as long fingernails with stuff getting stuck/caked in them... chocolate included. Wanna barf.

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For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?

one more vote for the hilariously ironic misspelling of this thread's title

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Omakase in NYC

Ushiwakamaru. The best sushi/sashimi I have ever had in my life, along with sazae, saikyo-yaki, and tons of other amazing vittles. and LOTS of sho-chu.

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Grilling: Lebanese Kofta

The addition of ground sumac, a true Lebanese seasoning, could also add more depth and complexity to these, not to mention authenticity.

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Video: Salami Fighting Association

I'm just surprised Tim & Eric had nothing to do with this...

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The Nasty Bits: Gizzards Galore

Every post on Serious Eats should be held to this standard. Absolutely impeccable. Chichi, I am falling madly in love with you :)

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Tasty $1 Treats in NYC

Guys, when you say "Queens" it would be helpful to include a neighborhood... Queens is an awfully big place!

FYI Main St. is in Flushing, last stop on the 7 train.

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Cooking with Blood

I find it ironic and rather entertaining. Kudos!

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The Nasty Bits: Tongue Tied

This is honestly the best column on Serious Eats. Please don't let up, because I really won't be able to take another "Look, I made a dinner with goat cheese in it! I'm interesting!" series.

I am dying to see what you do next, Chichi!

From Talk

Reusing Marinade: Ick Factor vs. Why Not?

@hmw & @sally: you two are the only ones on the right track. E.coli, for one, is a bacterium that becomes heat-stable (or heat-labile), which makes it resistant to boiling if left to ferment. There are several other types of bacteria that work the same way in raw meat, which is why, even if you cook spoiled raw meat to well-done, it will still make you sick.

I think it's not so much a function of how high a temperature you bring it to, but more how old the marinade is and whether it's been treated like raw meat itself. It can spoil really fast!

It's all science, guys!

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Dinner Tonight: Chickpea Salad with Feta and Mint

Gonna have to agree. This is a "lunch", to be sure... but dinner?

Also, Blake - you REALLY like chickpeas :)

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Grimaldi's Privileged Reservation Policy

You did yourself a favor, Grimaldi's is weak. Do yourself a favor and go to Keste or Motorino next time.

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Serious Cheese: Part Two in the Adventures of Lactose Intolerance

I had volcanic "bathroom" issues every time I ate cheese, milk, and eggs for about 8 years. I took Lactaid, but it did absolutely nothing. Then I read John Sarno's book, "The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain". Turns out I just absolutely hated my life, and in order to not have to face it my mind created a physical ailment to keep me distracted.

After 2 years of psychotherapy, I can now eat anything I want - especially goat's milk, manchego, and omelettes with Brie... :)

Sporadic lactose intolerance is not necessarily "lactose intolerance". Make sure your **mind** is ok!

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Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

ex-GF used to call it "egg-in-the-hole-in-the-bread". she was crazy though.

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Cook the Book: 'Seven Fires'

My Colombian friend's mom once made me a sudado, with beef, yucca, morcilla and a bunch of other amazing ingredients. To this day I have had nothing like it. I wish I could make it!

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Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'

I recently tried my hand at making authentic al-Kabsa, and it was... ok (I need to practice!). Now I want to know everything about Saudi cooking, or even any Middle-Eastern nomadic cooking traditions. I love dried limes and pomegranate powder!

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Dear Whole Foods,

Please take down the signs for produce that you no longer have available. Asking 12 different, increasingly more clueless workers about the current availability of ramps is pretty annoying.

Also, if the checkout girl could restrain herself from holding up every single item in my basket, one by one, and asking "what is THIS?!", that just be great. They're parsnips. You sell them. It's not like I'm trying to buy a snow shovel or pajama pants.

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Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

A Hole in One!!!! My grandfather used to make these for me when I was a very little girl, visiting him in Lancaster, PA. He was not a golfer. He was first-generation American of Swedish descent, who had grown up in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?

HA! HA! OMG! some of these posts are freaking hilarious! Thanks!
okay...I have a serious thing for Chris Cosentino...always liked him on the Next Iron Chef...
Aaron is pretty yummy too....Has anyone seen his tats before???

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For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?

The Deen Boys, Bobby and Jaime, are adorable! They got my vote!

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Ricotta Salata

I too use it interchangeably with feta. Great crumbled over saute'd spinach, in salads, over pasta or stirred into rice.
I like it crumbled over fresh tomato salad. My new fave is stuffed into little piquio peppers. The combination of tangy, salty cheese and the sweet heat of the pepper is an incredible flavor combination.

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Ricotta Salata

I use it interchangeably with feta in mediterranean dishes(pastas, salads). Great with eggplant as noted above.

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Ricotta Salata

Shred it over your favorite macaroni dish - it's great on marinara, gravy, ANYTHING. I like it on rigatoni.

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Ricotta Salata

Eating it plain is probably my favorite way! However, shaved onto some pasta with a marinara sauce is very good as well.

I've also made this salad and it's one of my favorites:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/tri-colore-orzo-recipe/index.html

Enjoy!

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Ricotta Salata

Lupa makes on of my favorite salads with escarole, lemon, red onions and ricotta salata. It's fantastic.

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For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?

If there's a hands down, all around winner - and I'm not saying there is - it's Alton Brown. He's smart. He's creative. He's talented . And he's adorable. .

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Frozen Pea Pops for Kids

Though I like peas and think this is creative, it also seems a little far fetched for me. Are kids really "going crazy" for these things?

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Frozen Pea Pops for Kids

Those of you who say "kids are smarter than this"- I suspect you don't have them or its been a while since your were toddlers. Their taste buds are in flux. They will eat the strangest things while sometimes refusing the most delicious.

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Frozen Pea Pops for Kids

Hmm...That sounds horribly bland. You're basically giving your kid ice for a snack. My parents made juice popsicles and i'm sure any kid would choose those over these ice cubes with peas inside them.

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Frozen Pea Pops for Kids

At least these might have prevented the inevitable, "no, Jason! Don't stick those peas up your nose!" and the subsequent trip to the ER.

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For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?

Aarón Sánchez is just perfect.... he is so funny, talented, and down to business... I love his laugh... and the serious face he pulls on "Chopped" when he has to judge. I wish him the best. xoxox

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Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

Some great names here - I love Egyptian Eyes especially! But wow: over 200 comments, and apparently no one else calls them "top hats". (And yes, I always thought my mother invented them, too. :) )

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Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

My hubby made these for me for me all the time when we were in college - we call them Eggs in a Basket.

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Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

@Ed Levine - My mom called them "Egyptian eggs" as well. I think me, you and Embackus's friend were the only one. It seems to be the least known name for them.

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For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?

Arron Sanchez is my choice. So cute and adorable. He's the highlight of chef vs. city :D

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Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?

Everyone knows it's called a "bunny egg". My grandmother invented it.

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Dinner Tonight: Chickpea Salad with Feta and Mint

I know this is a bit late and after the fact, but half a chicken breast lightly sauteed and flavored with a little lemon juice would meet my criteria of a complete meal.

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