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Cary/Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina- TELL ME your secrets!
I don't live there but travel there often for work. Really enjoyed Mura for sushi in North Hills Raleigh last trip. Also The Lantern in Chapel Hill was excellent.
One (maybe two?) meals in the DC or Arlington VA area?
My favorite meal in DC was at the Tabard Inn in Dupont Circle.
http://www.tabardinn.com/restaurant/menus/dinner
Cooking methods you avoid
Broiling. My oven doesn't handle it well and almost set the house on fire the last time I attempted to broil.
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Cary/Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina- TELL ME your secrets!
Ohhhhh I forgot about Nana's in Durham!!!!! Very very good
Cary/Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina- TELL ME your secrets!
I don't live there but travel there often for work. Really enjoyed Mura for sushi in North Hills Raleigh last trip. Also The Lantern in Chapel Hill was excellent.
One (maybe two?) meals in the DC or Arlington VA area?
My favorite meal in DC was at the Tabard Inn in Dupont Circle.
http://www.tabardinn.com/restaurant/menus/dinner
Cooking methods you avoid
Broiling. My oven doesn't handle it well and almost set the house on fire the last time I attempted to broil.
Food Blogs
A couple of my favorites.
http://simplyrecipes.com/
http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/
What do you mean, you hate _________?!
Mashed potatoes. I make them on Thanksgiving for everyone but something about the consistency makes me gag.
Need Spectacular Dessert Recipe :)
Paula's Deen's Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle. Makes a ton, fairly easy and looks beautiful when layered in the glass dish. Look for it on the FN website.
What treasured food do you wish you knew how to make?
My husbands fav dessert is plain, simple vanilla pudding. Every attempt by me has been awful :-(
green bean casserole updated?
Here is the recipe I am making - see link. I haven't tried this yet but I get a ton of recipes from this blog and they are all yummy!
http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/2010/11/green-bean-and-mushroom-casserole.html
Tomato Sauce
I usually use the petite diced tomatoes b/c I like having a different texture rather than just smooth sauce. Having said that, my husband usually eats around the diced tomatoes so maybe I shouldn't be adding them! But I don't find it tough, no. I typically use the Hunts brand. And I would agree if you don't want the sauce "too tomatoey" then leave out the paste.
Tomato Sauce
Here's how I do it. First, I saute half a diced yellow onion and about 5 minced garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil. Then I add a 15 oz can diced tomatoes, 15 oz can tomato sauce and 6 oz can tomato paste. To this I add a pinch of sugar, S & P, a bunch of fresh basil torn and about a tablespoon of parmesan. I let this simmer for about 15 mins. This is my "weeknight" tomato sauce recipe. Of course it could be better if left to simmer longer but usually no time during the week. But it's much better than sauce from a jar!
Wheat Germ!
I add wheat germ to either yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast.
Cape May dining suggestions...
Here are my suggestions (we go every summer to CM):
Breakfast - Mad Batter or George's (side note - Mad Batter seems to be more 'known' for their breakfast but is great for dinner too!)
Dinner - For something casual, Lucky Bones has great ribs, sandwiches, etc but usually a good wait. For Italian, Cucina Rosa or Godmothers both very good. The Blue Pig at Congress Hall is good and has outdoor seating. I like to go to the bar at Congress Hall first, very nice. I've heard great things about Washington Inn and Ebbitt Room - we are trying Washington Inn this month.
I just want a good baking sheet!
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I picked up a couple of Chicago Metallic sheets from Kitchen Kapers based on the many recommendations. I can tell from their weight that I have a much better quality sheet than the ones I keep buying and ultimately throwing away. So far, so good!
Cleaning Pots and Pans
Bar Keepers Friend works amazingly well on all my stainless cookware and dutch oven. I think I bought it at the grocery store and it's cheap!
I just want a good baking sheet!
Thanks all! I have never been to a restaurant/kitchen supply store but just googled it and found Fantes here in Philly . I will be making a trip there soon!
What would you do with Pesto?
I spread pesto on a ciabatta roll and make a panini along w/ fresh mozzarella and sliced tomato.
The Family Is Coming to D.C. - Where to Go?
I was in DC for business a few weeks back and we went to the Tabard Inn. It was AWESOME! I believe it was in Dupont Circle. We just happened to be there on some of the unseasonably warm days last month and were able to sit outside in the courtyard. I'm sure they probably have a website in case you want to check out their menu in advance.
Naples, FL restaurants?
OK so we're leaving tomorrow and I'm writing down everyone's suggestions. Let me ask for 1 more thing - of all these (or others) what is the best Italian restaurant that we cannot miss while there? There seems to be so many!
Help me keep my pizza dough stretched please
Thanks - - I will try this on my next attempt! come to think of it, I usually do take the dough directly from the fridge and roll it out... Impatient when I am hungry for pizza LOL!
London Broil - how do you cook this cut?
I always grill my London Broil after marinating using this recipe. It always turns out incredible
Mmmm...Ricotta Cheese...
This is 1 of my fav recipes using ricotta - cappuccino parfaits. so easy too! http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/cappuccino-parfaits
Help me keep my pizza dough stretched please
Nice post...Another question related to homemade pizza. Once stretched out and I put into the oven I always get HUGE bubbles that form in the dough! How do I stop this? I usually poke small holes with fork in the dough but still get these bubbles. help!
Naples, FL restaurants?
Thanks so much everyone! I am getting hungry just reading everyone's suggestions!!
Naples, FL restaurants?
that sounds really good Garvey, my husband would love the sausage pizza. I, on the other hand, would probably not want to sit out my the pool the next day after eating that! LOL
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Ohhhhh I forgot about Nana's in Durham!!!!! Very very good