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Thankgiving side dish ideas - HELP!!
also a stir-fry butternut squash. cut squash into small cubes, and saute with some olive oil, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon and a little butter. delish.
Thankgiving side dish ideas - HELP!!
we've been doing mac n cheese as a new addition to thanksgiving and it is definitely the most popular dish on the table and the only one with zero leftovers. We use a simple tyler florence recipe but instead of 2lbs of the cheddar we usually will do like 1/2 cheddar and 1/2 fontina:
1/4 cup flour
1 stick butter
1 quart whole milk
2 pounds sharp cheddar
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 2quart saucepan, melt butter then incorporate flour to make roux. With a wire wisk slowly pour in milk, wisking vigorously to avoid lumps. Once milk is incorporated, sauce is made. Simmer for ten minutes to remove flour flavor. Finally fold in two pounds of grated cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. In a large mixing bowl combine elbow macaroni with cheese sauce. Mix well. Pour into casserole pan and bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes or until crunchy golden brown.
Raising the Bar: Home Runs and Goals at Warren 77
Did they stop serving crumbled bacon atop the mac? The didn't used to do the onions..
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Dear AHT: Where Should I Get an Upscale Burger in NYC?
lure has been experimenting with a new burger that has a bacon and carmelized onion jam in it. it was delicious...though they didnt tell me lure sauce would also be on it and I'm not a fan of special sauces.
Thankgiving side dish ideas - HELP!!
also a stir-fry butternut squash. cut squash into small cubes, and saute with some olive oil, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon and a little butter. delish.
Thankgiving side dish ideas - HELP!!
we've been doing mac n cheese as a new addition to thanksgiving and it is definitely the most popular dish on the table and the only one with zero leftovers. We use a simple tyler florence recipe but instead of 2lbs of the cheddar we usually will do like 1/2 cheddar and 1/2 fontina:
1/4 cup flour
1 stick butter
1 quart whole milk
2 pounds sharp cheddar
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 2quart saucepan, melt butter then incorporate flour to make roux. With a wire wisk slowly pour in milk, wisking vigorously to avoid lumps. Once milk is incorporated, sauce is made. Simmer for ten minutes to remove flour flavor. Finally fold in two pounds of grated cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. In a large mixing bowl combine elbow macaroni with cheese sauce. Mix well. Pour into casserole pan and bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes or until crunchy golden brown.
Raising the Bar: Home Runs and Goals at Warren 77
Did they stop serving crumbled bacon atop the mac? The didn't used to do the onions..
10 Perfect Pizzas
I think paradiso is pretty crappy like all DC pizza because of the water used for the crust
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
either:
goat cheese with sauteed onions and mushrooms
or
cheddar with applewood smoked bacon and sauteed onions
Healthy & Delicious: Avocado Chicken Salad
for all intents and purposes, isn't this guacamole with chicken in it?
Serious Cheese: Super Bowl Beer and Cheese Fondue
i think that pic is taken from the new fondue spot in nyc. they serve wine in the baby bottles
Macaroni and Baked Tomatoes
that doesnt look like macaroni to me!
DUMBO Worst Neighborhood for Slice Pizza? Discuss
I worked in 70 Washington years ago before it was converted and personally enjoyed Front St Pizza for a slice.. and on a regular basis.
Taking liberties with dish names
ever eaten at fig & olive? They have like a 1/2 dozen carpaccios and some are straight veggies
Thankgiving side dish ideas - HELP!!
Neither are fancy, but both are oh-so-good!
Carrot Soufflé
Serves 10
3-1/2 lbs peeled carrots
1-1/2 lbs sugar
1 TBS baking powder
1 TBS vanilla
1/4 cup flour
6 eggs
1/2 lb butter, softened
powdered sugar
Steam or boil carrots until extra soft. Drain well.
While carrots are warm, add sugar, baking powder and vanilla.
Whip with mixer until smooth.
Add flour and mix well.
Whip eggs and add to carrot mixture. Blend well.
Add softened margarine to mixture and blend well.
Pour mixture into baking dish about half full as the souffle will rise.
Bake in 350ºF oven about 1 hour or until top is a light golden brown.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar over top before serving.
Corn Pudding
2 16 oz cans creamed corn
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
Mix all ingredients and beat until smooth. Pour into a 9”x13” baking pan. Bake at 350˚F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and center is firm to touch.
Dear AHT: Where Should I Get an Upscale Burger in NYC?
minetta is the only way to go if you want tops.. little owl is great
Dear AHT: Where Should I Get an Upscale Burger in NYC?
Lure is pretty outstanding - haven't been able to try Minetta yet
Thankgiving side dish ideas - HELP!!
My family usually may have vegetables and some shrimp as a side dish. Once for Christmas we had some basmati.
Thankgiving side dish ideas - HELP!!
as crazy as it might sound I never had mashed potatoes with Thanksgiving dinner until I moved to Chicago from New Orleans a few years ago. For me its all about grandmaws Oyster Stuffing and New Orleans Dirty Rice (an not the kind from the box in the grocery store).
let me know if you want some recipes :)
Raising the Bar: Home Runs and Goals at Warren 77
@downtownstef - They have an option of bacon with the mac & cheese, but I opted for the original just for the review. It's not on the menu, but you can ask for it. I'm definitely getting bacon next time. Mmm, bacon.
Healthy & Delicious: Avocado Chicken Salad
mayo..disgusting...avocado...awesome!
Healthy & Delicious: Avocado Chicken Salad
This is quite the thread here.
But to bring it back to the topic of food (and not Nike), I thought I would suggest a nice site for other chicken recipes, and that is Just Bare Chicken.
10 Perfect Pizzas
my bad it is mr.nino's in harrison, nj a legendary pizza shop and lovely, truly lovely people.
every friday we are in the star leger
we have done 60 and will do at least that many more
only liking 25 so far of the 180 pies we have tasted
used to say i never met a pizza i couldn't eat well i have been proven wrong sadly too many times.
by again, i can only speak for my self after some 50 years of eating.
i wonder if my taste buds are off?
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@foodismylife Thanks for the recommendation. It's time for me to go back. I'm glad it's still worth going to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/sets/72157603411254722/
When is your Pizza Patrol article for that area gonna show up on www.nj.com?
Ciao,
PG
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paulie u r a scream
if you are in ridgewood, nj u will adore a mano a great genuine napoli place
mr nono's in harrison, nj for a sicilian pie
yes i am shilling for them for great pizza places need to be supported
and no i am not paid by them
i just love and support great pizza
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@foodismylife Hide that watch. Everybody reads Slice.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
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paulie
very funny, gave me a good life
don't u love it when you buy a phony the vendor whispers in your ear don't tell anybody his boss will get mad at him for selling it so cheap.
my cartier story is that a friend sold me one in the late 70s because he got tired of it and thought it was a phony
turned out it was a real gold one, lucky i lost track of him thus my guilt was lessened.
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@foodismylife You think you got a good deal? When I was there, I got two Cartier tank watches for $10 each.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
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@pizzafreak: NP! I was just wary that I had failed to convey something clearly.
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Lil and I tried Collosseo some months ago and really liked several of their pizzas. I'm not sure of the etiquette of putting a link here, but if you want to see the review, it's here: http://www.passion-4-pizza.com/colosseo.html.
10 Perfect Pizzas
da michele in napoli is the holy grail
there is also a wonderful restaurant opposite the pompeii museum sit outside and enjoy
as an aside the store marinelli is a treat where the italian movie stars and politicians go for their ties watches pocket squares belts etc
small shop you wait in line outside the store
bought 2 watches at 250 each automatic and beautiful
be careful in naples do not look like a tourist
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1. savoy(tokyo)
2. pizzeria bianca
3. di fara
4. great lake
5. going to naples in september
6. "
7. una pizza napoletana
8. tacconelli's
9. totonno's
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@downtownstef: do you consider 2Amys as crappy?
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
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Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
I'm traditional. Lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheddar cheese, and some condiments. Nothing exciting here.
10 Perfect Pizzas
a mano in ridgewood, nj is just like da michele where pizza was invented in naples
also mon to thurs buy one get one free
great salads, gnocchi, other pastas as well as awesome gelato
mr nino in harrison new jersey makes the best sicilian in the world yes in the world
also great round pie and steak itialana
semolina in millburn brilliant gourmet pies and over the top tomato pie
joe's vuuxhall road in union nj amazing, what a scene space age plastic in white seating area.
totally weird new york.
arturos on houston st in manhattan for old school burnt pie with blisters as well as live music
great date and or tourist spot in the beast sense of the term.
i am currently a member of the pizza patrol eating pizza with the newark star ledger
i know what i speak of but only one man's opinion
stay clear of the squid pizza in tokyo tho.
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
too many to choose from but, blue cheese, bacon, caramelized red onions are a perfect start
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lure has been experimenting with a new burger that has a bacon and carmelized onion jam in it. it was delicious...though they didnt tell me lure sauce would also be on it and I'm not a fan of special sauces.