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Favorite Bagel Fillings/Toppings?
Butter, or creamy peanut butter and grape jelly.
Once in a while, I will make a sandwich of Boar's Head ham - sliced thinly - some American or blended cheeses, and a sprinkle of garlic & herb Mrs. Dash....warmed in the microwave so that the cheese is melted.
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
Thanks for the good wishes. I am working on the dreams and will achieve them by next year. Hope all your wishes come true, too!
Eating quirks
I used to peel the cheese off my slice of pizza and eat that first, but now I eat it from the point to the crust. I don't eat meatballs with the pasta, I wait until I am done with the noodles. Then, I have meatballs, other meat, bread to dip in sauce, and salad.
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There are many recipes that sound delicious. I've recently adopted new eating habits and in keeping with the program, I'm going to try one of the following sides - butternut bisque, garlic potatoes, or squash spaetzel - this holiday season. Leave it to Serious Eats to help all year round.
Favorite Bagel Fillings/Toppings?
Butter, or creamy peanut butter and grape jelly.
Once in a while, I will make a sandwich of Boar's Head ham - sliced thinly - some American or blended cheeses, and a sprinkle of garlic & herb Mrs. Dash....warmed in the microwave so that the cheese is melted.
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
Thanks for the good wishes. I am working on the dreams and will achieve them by next year. Hope all your wishes come true, too!
Eating quirks
I used to peel the cheese off my slice of pizza and eat that first, but now I eat it from the point to the crust. I don't eat meatballs with the pasta, I wait until I am done with the noodles. Then, I have meatballs, other meat, bread to dip in sauce, and salad.
What are you asking Santa (or whomever) to bring you?
A true Christmas wish would be a ticket to Italy and to cook side by side with local grandmas. I want to preserve what my grandma taught me and learn new things.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My mom's homemade sauerbraten with gravy, wide egg noodles, and potato pancakes. Dipping crusty bread into the gravy was, and is, pure heaven, along with everything else to taste.
SOUP!
Rapunzel is a brand of boullion that has no added salt. You can buy it at Whole Foods.
Food ideas for fall gathering
Pumpkin Carrot Soup
1 stick butter
2 onions
2 1/2 cups peeled, cut pumpkin pieces
2 carrots
1 tbs curry
1 tbs Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 cup Thai chili sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 quart heavy cream
4-5 shakes black pepper
1 cup sour cream
Dill garnish
Pot of chicken stock
Heat up a large pot with a stick of butter. Add the onions next so that they'll cook at the bottom of the pot and brown a little. Cut some carrots into chunks big enough to go into a food processor and add those to the pot. Add some peeled, cut pumpkin chunks to the pot with a heaping tablespoon of curry, Chinese five-spice powder and lots of black pepper. Last, add your chicken stock (or water base). Now, boil your soup for about two hours. Pureé the mixture in a food processor to your desired thickness and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, while you are heating your soup, add sour cream, Thai chili sauce, Dijon mustard and a little salt and pepper into a bowl and mix. Pour a quart of heavy cream into your soup while it's heating and add some salt. Pour the soup into individual servings (if your soup is still too thick, try adding some water), then add a dollop of the sour cream mixture and a handful of dill garnish to each bowl.
Paul Rudnick's Candy Diet
The snack cake diet - I wish!
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 91: Diet Armageddon or Hell Week
Stuff happens. You'll eat better at your next meal. Best of luck, as always!
Dinner Tonight: Croque Madame
This looks delicious - thank you!
Meatloaf
My mom makes meatloaf with ground beef, usually 80/20. Some parsley, breadcrumbs, and an egg, shaped together to form a loaf. Then, my mom would add a small can of tomato sauce to the top. She used to use a loaf pan, but she gets a cookie sheet now and makes the loaf free-form style. When I make meatloaf, I like to use the mix of beef, pork, and veal. I add pepper, salt, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and sometimes the Garlic & Herb blend of Mrs. Dash. I'd follow the rest of my mom's recipe from that point.
All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants: Great Deal, Or Bad Policy?
I agree that the government should not interfere with a person's choice of eating. The teasing of our urges to eat excessively is a good description because most of the time, as least in my experience, my eyes are bigger than my stomach, and I will overeat. I'm learning more and more (at the program I am attending) that salt, sugar, and fat are addictive substances that make people crave food and eat too much. These may be banned next if the fat tax passes. I'm also trying to adapt a different outlook toward eating...everything in moderation.
What strange food combos do you partake in or have you seen?
My favorite is chocolate and bacon. When I was little, I would dip Doritos into blueberry yogurt. I've also had popcorn with ranch dressing.
The Most Unhealthy Thing You've Ever Made
I've made a cheeseburger with grilled cheese sandwiches as buns. Hell yes, it was good!
Looking for The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese recipe
Stephanie Izard's recipe for macaroni & cheese:
Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 86: Is 200 Pounds Out of My Reach?
Congratulations, Ed! You're a great role model. I am on a weight-loss journey myself and I've lost nearly thirty pounds (29.9) since I've started a month ago. I also agree with other SE readers that changing up the exercise routine can help with the last bit of extra weight. I also suggest watching your salt, sugar, and fat intake...which you're most likely watching anyway. Your body could be holding water, which could be quite a number of pounds. Best of luck to you!
Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'
My first cookbook was something that I helped to create in grade school as well. I shared my grandma's recipe for ravioli and cheese balls.
My first gourmet cookbook I've purchased was The Joy of Cooking.
Cooking with Blood
My dad always gets sanguinaccio when the feast of St. Gennaro comes in. It's chocolate and pig's blood. He's always eaten it since I was a kid and I've shied away from it. I took the plunge this past year and had a small spoonful. I could taste the blood....not for me.
do you remember elementary school cafeteria food?
We've had square pizza and the peanut butter & jelly sandwiches wrapped in plastic. Once a week, the caf served french fries - people pooled their money for that. I particularly liked the beef barley soup and pizza.
Had Zoom whitening done on Friday - is bacon safe to eat?
You guys are all smartasses! That's why I love reading Serious Eats.
Had Zoom whitening done on Friday - is bacon safe to eat?
I did get a card with a list of certain foods. Bacon wasn't on the list specifically, but I wanted to be cautious. Chocolate wasn't on the list, but it is a dark brown food and I would think it'd stain my teeth.
Movie Bacon
Pulp Fiction:
John Travolta - Bacon tastes good, pork tastes good.
Cookbooks: Then and now
@Robbo: the book is called The Practical Cookbook - A book of Economical Recipes by Margaret W. Howard. Her title was listed as Head of Domestic-Science Department - High School of Practical Arts, Boston, Massachusetts. There is a stamp dated March 31, 1923 - Property of the NYC Board of Education. I can only surmise that this was my grandma's book for home ec. class. Pasta was called "macaroni" - listed under the heading starch. Here is actual text from the book:
Macaroni
Source. Made in Italy and America, from wheat flour containing much gluten. Spaghetti and vermicelli are forms of macaroni, also Italian paste, letters, etc., for soups.
Food Value. Contains protein and starch.
Cost. Macaroni, 15 cents per pound. 4 c. = 1 lb.
General Directions. Break macaroni in inch pieces, wash, and cook in the boiling salted water until very tender (45-60 mins.), stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Drain thoroughly and pour cold water over the macaroni to keep pieces from sticking together.
Help Choosing Cheese
I don't know if you can buy this through Artisanal, but I found a delicious cheese recently at Wegmans: Yancey's Fancy Smoked Gouda with Bacon. Great on hamburgers and not too expensive.
Dinner Tonight: Croque Madame
Looks great but what about the melted shredded cheese on top of bread? I have never gotten one in France that didn't have cheese on the outside as well. It makes a perfect resting spot for the egg. . .
All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants: Great Deal, Or Bad Policy?
The last time I was in Israel I stayed at a hotel that offered a breakfast buffet. The food was nothing less than amazing. They had cheeses and spreads from all over the middle east, a large assortment of fresh baked bread, familiar and exotic fresh fruit, and the most delicious yogurts I can remember having. It was very different from the breakfast buffets I have been to here in the US (less animal fat, less protein, less fried potatoes, less sweetened simple starches). In any case, most of us at that hotel ate smaller portions and seemed to be just as satisfied since the food was so fresh and tasty.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
The cranberry currant champagne sauce intrigued me too!
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Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
Sound like an excellent alternative to the standard mashed potatoes.
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The cranberry sauce with champagne and currants. I just bought some currants for another recipe that I've decided not to do.
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Roasted brined turkey and the brussel sprouts with bacon.
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okay...I have to try the sweet potatoes...hmmm.
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Brussels sprouts with bacon!
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I agree on the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
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Pioneer Woman's sweet potatoes!
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brussels sprouts with bacon...or the pumpkin pie brulee...or the walnut and maple stuffing...all sound great!
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Honey-Brined and Smoked Turkey
Smoked turkey is a huge favorite of mine! Last week we made smoked turkey legs for our weekly BBQ soaked the hickory chips in beer and then finished off with a glaze of bbq sauce. A grill does just fine for a smoker, gas or charcoal.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
brussels spouts sound delicious
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Shepherd's Pie, Thanksgiv-ified is my favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipe. Good way to use up almost every leftover!
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I'm thinking Maple walnut cornbread.
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i just tried the butternut squash bisque, it will be on the thanksgiving menu this year.
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cauliflower and brussels sprouts gratin...
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I'm going to have to try the recipe buttermilk biscuits with green onion, black pepper and sea salt.
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I decided to give a recipe a test run before Thanksgiving, so I made the corn bread dressing with pecans and bacon last night and prepared it with chicken.
Delicious! This one is definitely going on the table Thanksgiving day.
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Pumpkin Walnut Cranberry Quickbread - so many of my favorite things!
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Pumpkin Pie Brûlée
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The Honey brined and smoked turkey looks so good! That I don't have to use the oven, and can relax while it smokes... oh yeah!
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
I'm extremely curious about Mark Bittman's 45 minute roast turkey....hmmm...might have to try that!
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The Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes!!! mmmmmm
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There are many recipes that sound delicious. I've recently adopted new eating habits and in keeping with the program, I'm going to try one of the following sides - butternut bisque, garlic potatoes, or squash spaetzel - this holiday season. Leave it to Serious Eats to help all year round.