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Serious Heat: Where Do You Buy Your Spices?
The Spice House in Chicago
Market Scene: Chicago in May
I try to make it to this market every week during the season and I must say it's one of my favorites in Chicago. Just a tip: go early, it gets swarmed later in the day.
Blood For Breakfast? Fear Not!
After I took the plunge and tried boudin noir (french blood sausage) my mind was made up and I became an instant convert. Now I have a stash in my freezer at all times.
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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
An amazing beef and vegetable soup that only my mother can make.
Serious Heat: Where Do You Buy Your Spices?
The Spice House in Chicago
Market Scene: Chicago in May
I try to make it to this market every week during the season and I must say it's one of my favorites in Chicago. Just a tip: go early, it gets swarmed later in the day.
Blood For Breakfast? Fear Not!
After I took the plunge and tried boudin noir (french blood sausage) my mind was made up and I became an instant convert. Now I have a stash in my freezer at all times.
I Want A Divorce!! ~ Velveeta? Is He For Real??
What the hell is wrong with Velvetta? I may be a foodie, but Velveeta is still one of the best foods on earth. In fact, I had a discussion (albeit a slightly drunken one) with my wife not three days ago about how incredible Velveeta was even when compared to some of the best food we have eaten. Yes, it may have been brought on by the slightly drunken eating of a box of Velveeta, but the result is the same: it is incredible regardless of what anyone has to say.
Detroit Dining
The Whitney
Expensive, but I went with my wife for our first anniversary and it was amazing. And if a lab tech can afford to eat there on a special occasion then practically anyone can.
The French Laundry's Thomas Keller on Being a Successful Chef and Businessman
That whole "chef not being in the kitchen" stuff is bull. I agree with Bourdain and Ruhlman; if the staff can pump out the same quality cuisine as the chef, then it's okay for chef's name to be one the door without him/her being there. I'd prefer the big name chef be in the kitchen, but unless the food is suffering I don't see a problem.
Rare Chicken
I had the pleasure of eating completely raw chicken sashimi (none of that partially cooked crap) on a trip to Tokyo a few years back. The texture was very similar to that of fish sashimi I have had and when eaten in the same way with a little wasabi and soy it was a phenomenal appetizer. I just hope it wasn't the only time I will ever have to experience such a delight.
Quit thinking that you shouldn't eat it because it's "gross" or you can't get over the texture. I've had underdone chicken and it was in no way reminiscent of the chicken sashimi I ate. I have a feeling underdone chicken has such an odd texture due to it being partially cooked and warm; nothing like the sashimi I had in Tokyo.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Wild rice soup. Creamy and comforting.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My favorite family dinner is veggie lasagna
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My mom would make a dish with country ribs and sauerkraut that was so good! I'm glad I finally learned how to make it.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
peruvian chicken with rice and green beans
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
One of our favorites would be roasted turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash, green bean casserole and homemade biscuits.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I've always loved stew that's cooked all day in the slow cooker paired with a mixed green salad and freshly baked bread.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Our favorite dinner meal is Lasagne, baked potatoes, Caesar Salad, Garlic bread and cherry pie. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Definitely meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
When it gets cool, the husband likes to make turkey chili and I make the honey cornbread. So good!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Our fav meal is an oven roasted chicken with sides like green beans creamed potatoes and a nice dessert like cheese cake
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Deep fried breaded chicken breasts make with homemade super crunchy breadcrumbs :)
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Cold weather is chili time! Made with fresh tomatoes, chunks of steak and some diced habanero for a little extra kick. A big bowl of chili, caesar salad, and cheddary potato rolls are a truly memorable and satisfying meal.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's homemade shrimp creole night is a big family favorite year-round, followed by Mom's holiday time cookie bake-a-thon. Yum!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
A big bowl of steaming hot noodle soup!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
chicken and biscuits!!!!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Old fashioned turkey dinner does it.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love my Mom's boiled chicken and a big bowl of soup she makes with the stock!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Kielke and farmer sausage with "gravy" (aka cream sauce with onions). Oh thank goodness for Mennonite roots. If only I worked like a farmer to work it off.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love Ziti and galic bread! Delicious!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's Thanksgiving feast!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Roast chicken with mashed potatoes!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
I love pot roast with roasted potatoes, onions, and carrots. YUM!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Spaghetti and meatballs always goes over well here.
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An amazing beef and vegetable soup that only my mother can make.