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22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life

BIGELOWS!! i grew up in rvc and this is truly a classic spot. i had my last family meal here with both my parents and my brother a few years back. brings back great memories. so happy to see it on the list.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

i was going to say brussel sprouts as well. you can roast them with some chopped pancetta. delicious.

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NYC: Mia Dona?

i thought i read they closed for a mini make over. also that psilakis moved on to do other projects such as kefi. i always heard great things about it though.

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restaurants for groups on UES

accademia de vino could work for a large group. they have lots of plates to share as well as pizzas. tony di napolis would definitely work, family style italian. how far up or down are you willing to travel?

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22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life

BIGELOWS!! i grew up in rvc and this is truly a classic spot. i had my last family meal here with both my parents and my brother a few years back. brings back great memories. so happy to see it on the list.

From Talk

Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

i was going to say brussel sprouts as well. you can roast them with some chopped pancetta. delicious.

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NYC: Mia Dona?

i thought i read they closed for a mini make over. also that psilakis moved on to do other projects such as kefi. i always heard great things about it though.

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restaurants for groups on UES

accademia de vino could work for a large group. they have lots of plates to share as well as pizzas. tony di napolis would definitely work, family style italian. how far up or down are you willing to travel?

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Sunday Funday Brunch-Make Ahead Items

thanks for all the ideas. love the yogurt bar idea. will have to save that for more of a grown up brunch. any one have a good bloody recipe? we are doing cava and grapefruit juice for a twist on mimosas.

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Sunday Funday Brunch-Make Ahead Items

thanks gbania. we will be heading out mid/late afternoon to watch sports. this is more of the brunch to start the day portion. can i prep a strata before hand? i wasn't thinking of doing eggs bc they can get messy plus i don't want to be cooking but if there is something i can prep before, bake and serve that would be ideal.

the steak sandwich sounds delicious.

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What's for Dinner? 08/27

i have cod and halibut in the freezer with broccoli that i'll probably steam with some garlic and stock. need to find a recipe for the fish.

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Does anyone carry their own condiments around?

i'm not a huge meat eater so if i know i'm having steak at someone's house i like to bring a bottleof peter luger's sauce. i give it as a gift for the meal. some people have never had it and love it. others say "oh yeah, i always forget about that sauce.

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Frank Bruni Gone????

i was thinking the same thing but didn't want to be rude by saying it. Mich23---where you been hiding?

Bruni announced he was leaving weeks ago. there has been tons of press on it. he did an interview last week on dateline as well as the release of his new book.

sam sifton is taking over for him.

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Gluten-Free Tuesday: If It Doesn't Have Gluten in It, I'm Eating It

my father stopped eating wheat. it has greatly helped his knee issues as well as his arthritis. as individuals we all react to foods differently.

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Family Dinner @ Prune, Bar Stuzzichini, Landmarc or ?

if you have a baby i would stay away from prune. it is a tight space that is probably not best for a little one. although i do hear the burger is amazing, maybe go for lunch instead. which landmarc-downtown or columbus circle? although i've never been i hear good things and would suggest this as a good place for a meal. i've been to stuzzichini. it was good not great. one thing to keep in mind is that it is a small plates restaurant so depending on how many mouths you have to feed and big of an appetite you have it might not work out.

if you let us know what you are looking for, how many people, price we might be able to give more options.

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cupcake alternative that doesn't involve the oven?

chocolate pudding pie. buy a pie crust--graham cracker is my preference. a box of instant chocolate pudding & milk plus some whip cream. it takes about 5 minutes to make and 5 minutes to settle. you can also throw fresh fruit on top or peanut butter chips.

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dinner for 12 ideas

italian ...make a pasta dish, possibly a shrimp scampi as that is light, yummy & quick. you can also do chix parm with it on side. buy the chix pre-cooked so all you have to add is the sauce and cheese to make. make garlic bread and a salad. maybe ask a friend or two to help. have two friends each bring a salad so there are two salads on the table. for dessert buy a pie crust, instant chocolate pudding and whip cream. it takes 5 minutes for the pudding to set so you can make the pudding in the morning before work then put in pie crust when you serve it. a cute idea is to give everyone a mini pie crust and the bday boy his own pie.


a taco bar is also always an easy and yummy dinner.

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What do you go "out" for?

my first thought was sushi. i tried making fish tacos once, they were awful. not sure what happened so i prefer to eat those out. if i could make them yummy at home then i would probably feel different.

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zuke dinner ideas?

have any dry pasta? i just read a recipe for pasta carbonara with zucchini. i can't rememeber where though.

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Food for a Party

pick a theme. if you want guacamole then go mexican. always a crowd favorite. various chips and salsas are easy. you could make a bean dip, queso and guacamole easy and cheap. if you want more food then snacks you can do quesadillas cut into pieces. prepare them ahead of time so all you have to do is heat them up when you want to eat.

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Sunday night dinner for a medium-sized group

is there an area of the city you want to be in? what is moderately priced? there lots of options just need more information to assist. also check out chowhound.com if you haven't already.

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Wine store recommendation?

i second bottlerocket. union square or astor wines might work as well.

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Fancy Coffee for my beau.

where you located? there is a spot in sag harbor that has a coffee blend called dream. it is amazing. my bf loves this stuff. i prefer it hot but it is really good cold. it has a hint of chocolate. yum.

you can order it online at www.returntomainstreet.com

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Birthday dinner - romantic, excellent food, budget-ish?

if you like japanase, zenkichi in brooklyn is extremely romantic.

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Grad party ideas

what is the lucky grads favorite food? pick the favorite or a a theme. are they going off to college in a town where they are known for a certain food?

I think mexican is fun easy and delicious. i just went to a party where they had a make your own taco bar. it was yummy and fun to make the food the way you wanted. it was easy and clean to set up/break down. they served quesadillas, mini tacos and other hand held mexican treats for apps. margaritas for the adults. you can make them virgin for the kids.

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clever cooking blog names

thought of another one

put your name in front of dishes. it is a pun on words as they are the dishes you make plus the the dishes you clean after cooking/eating.

www.anniesdishes.com or dothedishes.com

now you got me all excited with names. let us know what you decide.

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clever cooking blog names

i've been thinking of starting one as well with the bf but don't have an idea let alone a name. here some ideas i just thought of.
not sure what the a stands for but you could do something like athomeannie as you are a stay at home mom.

allaroundthekitchen
realmom.com
athomeannie(or what ever the a stands for)

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In Dire Need of Picnic Brunch Options!

my thought was fruit salad as well. you could make a large yogurt parfair in a bowl or tupperware with fruit and granola. something sweet could work as well. who is bringing the coffee? maybe get biscottis to dip in the coffee. don't know where you are but nyc is cool and cloudy so a cup of hot joe saturday morning outside will be needed.

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22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life

My hometown Cuban sandwich can't get no love? Awww....

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22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life

The godmother from Bay Cities in Santa Monica needs to be on here too! Or any sandwich from them, really. It's all about the bread...and giardiniera mmm.

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22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life

Boccalone in SF is fantastic....Collest thing I have had to an Italian panini in the US....

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

I use a brown sugar and chili pepper glaze. I rub them with olive oil and this rub and roast the potatoes.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

Brussels sprouts roasted with lots of butter, salt and maple syrup. I can't do it for T-day as I am the only one who eats them!! Yay little cabbage--all for ME!!

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

I think Thanksgiving dinner needs some sharp, definite flavors and some contrasting textures, as there are so many rich, smooth, unctuous dishes. Instead of creamed onions, we do small red onions roasted in balsamic and herbs. Not that green bean thing out of a stack of cans but fresh green beans with some hazelnuts for crunch. No rich soup to start, but plated composed salads: fennel, pear, jicama, bit of bleu cheese, pomegranate seeds, walnut oil and a divine German apple vinegar I can't get any more, sadly. Before dinner we have a few nibbles of smoked salmon with dill. I like the contrast with all the traditional things like mashed potatoes and gravy, then sweet potato spears in chili-maple glaze. We never stuff the turkey - it just gets soggy in there and has to be hauled out as soon as dinner is over, a breeding ground for bad bacteria. We do two dressings baked in dishes, laced with the homemade turkey stock I've been making for a week, and crisp on top: cornbread-apple-fresh sage and my mother's oyster dressing. (Yeah I make the Pullman bread for the dressings from James Beard's recipe). The turkey has inside it only a halved lemon, an onion and some fresh sage. It also cooks faster without all the sludge inside.

I do two cranberry things: the fresh raw one with orange and Cointreau, and a cooked molded one which is SO much better than the canned cylinder with a seam! It's Ann Hodgin's recipe. We haven't missed rolls and eliminated them a couple of years ago, there is so much bread in the two stuffings. My friend and I have been doing this dinner for 23 years; our guest list has been 4 and it's been 15 depending on family plans and how many strays we can corral.. We eat an early dinner, about 6, so we can light the candles, and we have so much fun cooking, the dinner is almost an afterthought. It's the Foody High Holy Day.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

Jerzee - how do you make chili glazed sweet potatoes? Sounds soooo good.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

Looks like we have some serious brussel sprouts fans here. Yay for little cabbage!

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

We do mashed potatoes, chili glazed sweet potatoes, corn, string beans and Serious Eats Brussels Sprouts http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2007/11/serious-thanksgiving-sauteed-brussels-sprouts.html

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NYC: Mia Dona?

Called to check, they're open. Reviews on Yelp are good for the most part, but it is Yelp after all, home of the most vappid users on the internet.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

oops - after "drain" it should say remove green beans and set aside.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

I make these every year and they are the BEST green beans!!


Garlic Green Beans

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

Place first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven; cover and cook over medium heat 30 minutes. Drain.
Melt butter in Dutch oven; add garlic and lemon pepper, and sauté mixture over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add green beans, and sauté 5 minutes.

Makes 8 servings

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

I always have plain steamed broccoli drizzled with a little butter. I keep it on the crisp side because most of the other food is soft--it's a nice color and textural contrast on the plate.

Or, steam broccoli and cauliflower florets for a minute or two (until the broccoli turns from dull to bright green), then plunge it into ice water. Drain, put the florets in a glass bowl with a pint of cherry or grape tomatoes and drizzle with a nice vinaigrette or a good Italian dressing. It's good chilled, but I like it better at room temp. It's festive, can be used as a side or an appetizer, it's got crunch, and it's lower in calories than anything else on the table.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

I made green beans with pancetta and shallots last year. Everyone loved it. I got it from Elise at Simply Recipes:

http://elise.com/recipes/archives/006220green_beans_with_shallots_and_pancetta.php

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

that barefoot contessa broccoli thing is mighty good. i have it in the oven right now, in fact, minus most of the oil. i do the same thing with brussels sprouts but leave out the basil. it's delicious.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

to add to the many votes for roasted brussel sprouts -- I do mine with a drizzle of olive oil, turkey bacon (but use pancetta if you're more traditional), lots of cracked black pepper, toasted nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans work well), and a sprinkling of freshly grated Parm

I also made an apple and mint relish a while back... Involved crisp, tart apples, chopped mint, some kind of nuts and a squirt of lemon juice

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

I'm a little constrained, because we have the inlaws over and FIL has a short list of veggies he willl eat. So it's usually green beans. Nothing fancy, no sauce, just a little butter. Otherwise I'd probably go with the Brussels sprouts because DH and I both love them.

A veggie medly is nice too. And it's good for the turkey soup, too.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

Another vote for Brussels sprouts! Steamed and tossed with chestnuts (you can roast them yourself or buy them at Whole Foods or Williams Sonoma) and a bit of olive oil+salt+pepper.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

ina garten has a super easy pan roasted broccoli with parmesan that is great, and is totally kid appropriate

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

Saute kale with tons of garlic and mushrooms. It takes six seconds and it's mighty tasty.

Also, roasted brussel sprouts.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

I love brussel sprouts and broccoli rabe, but 8 of my 24 guests this year will be young children, so that would never fly.
I do green peas au gratin, a crunchy, homemade apple cole slaw, and a cold wild rice salad tossed with macerated sultanas (golden raisins), toasted almonds, and fresh mint.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

yeah its amazing, the recipe is on epicurious. you just cook the pine nuts in olive oil until they are a bit browned, add the garlic and brown that lightly. then put in the wine, broccoli rabe and raisins, cover it and cook until the broccoli rabe is cooked through.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

oooooo-
allot- Your broccoli rabe with raisins suggestion sounds delicious.

yayfood- I do that ALL the time....

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

we always do brussel sprouts with pancetta, another good option is broccoli rabe with raisins, garlic, pine nuts and wine.

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Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides

Ah. I didn't see the spinach gratin. Nevermind my cream of spinach suggestion

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