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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
brussels sprouts and bacon! yummm
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
being someone who wants to take a southwest/mexican theme to his thanksgiving this year the chipotle meatballs sound right up my alley! yum!!!
Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'
I love bacon simply because it goes with EVERYTHING!!! besides the obvious breakfasts its good in soups and chowders, salads, stuffings, barding birds, wrapping veggies and even desserts(bacon maple cupcakes or the now popular chocolate covered bacon :D
There is o where in my home bacon is not welcome and thats why i love it!
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Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
roasted garlic mashed potatos :D
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
brussels sprouts and bacon! yummm
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey
being someone who wants to take a southwest/mexican theme to his thanksgiving this year the chipotle meatballs sound right up my alley! yum!!!
Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'
I love bacon simply because it goes with EVERYTHING!!! besides the obvious breakfasts its good in soups and chowders, salads, stuffings, barding birds, wrapping veggies and even desserts(bacon maple cupcakes or the now popular chocolate covered bacon :D
There is o where in my home bacon is not welcome and thats why i love it!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
like many other here I have to express my extreme devotion to Texas Brisket. The ones made at Kreuz's Market near Austin is by far the bet ive had and the large family style seating can only make it better!
Cook the Book: 'The Barcelona Cookbook'
theres a place in downtown Chicago called Cafe Iberico. When we went there the bast thing i had was clams in white wine parsley sauce. It was sooo good i went through 3 loaves of the bread just to soak up ALL the juice and broth that was left over. i felt like i was going to EXPLODE from all the bread :D
Cookout Etiquette
the fact that you think it is odd to ask people to bring chairs is pretty foolish to me? If your having a party for 15 people the host is expected to go out and buy 15 chairs?!?
i see the food as much more the hosts responsibility though.
the end of the day who cares if someone asks you to bring something or not? isnt it more about the company than being a cheapskate?
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
a local place Ron's Place does an awesome steak burger on a eggy bun. its got blue cheese and i think they mix the meat with Worcestire sauce and garlic???i dont know but its AMAZING!!!
Cook the Book: 'L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook'
sadlt they are only there in the fall but its Brightenwood Orchards. They have all kinds of heritage apples and new ones every time I go. They are so fresh and varied I buy 3 lbs a week for myself alone. they also make their own cider and refuse to give up the blend! its fall heaven!
Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Pancake Mountain
lemon riccota pancakes with sauteed apples!!
Cook the Book: 'Seven Fires'
im a simple guy so i LOVE the Agrnetine chese dish Provoleta. sharp provolone cheese with olive oil and garlic softened over a parilla!! yum!!
One day & night in Boston - where should first-timers go?
Figs in Beacon Hill is an awesome cozy little place owed by celeb chef Todd english that makes interesting pizzas in a brick oven. Its reasonably priced and very memorable!!
For seafood skip Union Oyster..way to crowded and touristy. Head a couple blocks away to NEptune oyster for a Lobster roll. Its a really beautiful interior with a laidback and delicious spread and oyster bar
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
I would LOVE to learn how to cook traditional Island food. Jamacian, etc. I just love the freshness of it all!!1
Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling
my mom making a simple pot roast.
This Week In Eating Out
i just went here yesterday and it was a truly great little experience! Everyone that works there is super friendly and want to know your name right away so thy can actually talk to you :D The food was out of this world good too. theres something to be said for taking simple ingredients and just using them the right way. this place is a true hidden gem in Boston!
Cook the Book: Eugenia Bone's 'Well-Preserved'
i would LOVE to make and preserve my own lemons for all my indian and african dishes!! yum!!
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
my greatest sucess was at my friends graduation party. i told him ot let me handle the food, as i often tell freinds who have parties:D we had been craving a margherrita pizza and i knew what I had to do. I made the dough the day before and let it rest overnight. the next day with the grill hot I rolled it out and brushed it with olive oil. I slapped that big thin disc on the grill much to the amazment of almost everyone there. after 1 min on side A i flipped it and layered some buffalo mozz and roma tomato slices. after another minute it was done! i slid it off and topped with some torn basil and salt and served it up. It was a hit! the crust was crispy and the fresh tomatoes and cheese on top were nice and salty. i made about 12 that day and have been asked to make them again and again since...
Cook the Book: 'Tacos'
the first time I discovered REAL tacos al pastor. not the already cut and marinaded kind. im talking about the kind that is roasted on a spit and cut to order, like a Gyro. slowly spinning with a pineapple on top to drip its delicious juices down on top of it. cut by hand from a skillful mexican chef. the spit had a heating element on the backside to ensure that everytime a new section was cut it soon developed new crispy bits...AMAZING!!!
Healthy & Delicious: Sweet and Spicy Tofu
i made this and it was just not very good. the tofu was very very bland. I make tofu a lot and always marinade it before hand but I saw this recipe did not call for that. I decided to try it anyway and it came out very bland as a dish on the whole.
I believe that some marinating of the tofu for an hour in something as simple as soy sauce, ginger and mustard would have made a world of difference.
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
i know its nothing special...and im sure almost every kid has the same fond memory... but I REALLY loved my mom's pot roast with roasted veggies. It was so comforting and no matter what kind of bad time I was having as a kid it ALWAYS made me feel better. love you mom!!!
Cook the Book: 'The Asian Grill'
im not sure if it is really funny or sad...
i decided to experiment with grilling different things. i finally landed on bacon! Well FYI bacon needs to be watched like a hawk! lots of fat and fire dont mix
i walked away and forgot about it..10 minutes later I had a firebomb in my grill. flames were licking up through the vent holes.
i opened it up and it looked like Dante's Inferno in there.
after the fires died down all I was left with was what looked like blackened shoelaces... :(
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
bratwurst and mustard with sauerkraut...on Caraway rye!
Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
pumpkin gnocchi sauteed in butter and sage has to be my fav italian with a twist!
its got all the daughy light goodness of gnocchi but with that pumpkin twist :D
Cook the Book: 'Ten'
2 summers ago I had such a craving for REAL BBQ that I took a weekend trip to Lubbboch Texas at Kreutz Market! Left on a friday night and go there early Saturday morning. Slept for about 5 hours in my car and hit the market! Im sure I ate about 2 lbs of sausage and brisket there before I called it quits. I knew I'd need some for the ride back so I bought 3 lbs of sausage and a cooler and hit the raod back home. got into Wisconsin at about 2PM and practically fell asleep at my door!
but I wouldnt change a thing!
Cook the Book: 'Beyond the Great Wall'
traveling to Barcelona for the first time was an unforgettable experience. I was a vegetarian for the most part( except for bacon :D )... but one night after one to many glasses of Sangria we wandered into a cozy restaurant. In my admittedly drunken state I allowed my friends to talk to me into sharing a whole suckling pig...WOW! crispy skin and buttery meat knocked my socks off. to this day i no longer call myself a vegetarian. I can thank the fne people of Spain for converting me :D
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
My nannie always made a casserole of asparagus, green peas, mushroom gravy and cream cheese and loads of cheddar on top. Though I wouldn't eat this any other day of the year, it just isn't Thanksgiving without it.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
I love my hubby's grandma's homemade noodles. They are so, so good.
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Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
mashed potatoes with wasabi!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Has to be the stuffing! It's the only time of the year I make it. And ooooh so good the nest day- IF it makes it!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
My favorite Thanksgiving side is cornbread-sausage stuffing. So rich, so good!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Stuffing! We love stuffing!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
I love the fresh and fresh tasting cranberry and orange relish. Yum.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Simple mashed potatoes
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Green bean casserole, it's not really special but we only have it twice a year. I guess that's what makes it special.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
My favorite Thanksgiving side is stuffing with gravy.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Sausage and cornbread stuffing. Yum!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Fried Turkey, stuffing and gingersnap gravy in one bite. By far my favorite holiday as it is truly THE holiday for food lovers! I can't wait!!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Oyster stuffing. Tough part, finding enough people who aren't oyster-phobic...
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Gotta go with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. I could eat it all.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
green bean casserole, from scratch of course!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
My moms - potatoes, summer savory and crushed crackers, also includes tons of butter and a few onions - I miss stuffing since it started killing people :(
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
I love homemade warm applesauce!! That and the apple pie are my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I don't like most of the other food including the turkeY!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
This year it will be pumpkin ravioli with sage brown butter sauce.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Mashed potatoes and gravy....
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Warm, fresh cornbread, straight from the oven
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
spaghetti squash with jalapeno cream. mmm...
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Dinner rolls from Cook's Illustrated. I could just eat those and nothing else.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
i love potatoes of any kind...so...creamy, garlic-y mashed potatoes.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Fresh Southern'
Love it when the cranberry sauce creeps into the dressing and mashed potatoes...deeelish...hope I win :)
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roasted garlic mashed potatos :D