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Served: No Sick Days in the Restaurant Biz
I was a server for a while before cooking on the line in a busy restaurant. I know how you feel but if you are that sick, that's just unhealthy for everyone in the restaurant. Those germs are going wild wherever you go. You can make a lot more people sick, just stay home! The health inspector asked the head chef how he handles sick workers, of course he said they stay out of his kitchen.
What did you end up eating or serving for the Super Bowl?
I was a cooking fool, cooking enough food for 25 when there was only 4 of us. I made smoked gouda mac & cheese, avacado salsa, jalapeno popper dip, amazing sliders on Pretzel rolls, big green olives encased in a cheese mixture and baked, and chip and dip cookies. (cookies made with crushed chips and pretzels dipped in chocolate) Leftovers anyone?
Super Bowl Snacks: Slow-Fried Buffalo Wings
There are so many goood wings here in Western NY but the best are from a BBQ place that only smokes them then they put the sauce on, they fall apart!!! The best wings around, no guilty feelings not fried.
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I need some interesting slider toppings PLEASE
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Salad Dressing Help
Here is a great poppyseed dressing, it would be good on the spinach:
1&1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. vinegar (I use cider)
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 TBsp. grated onion
2 c. oil
mix all together, add 3 Tbsp. poppy seeds
Served: No Sick Days in the Restaurant Biz
I was a server for a while before cooking on the line in a busy restaurant. I know how you feel but if you are that sick, that's just unhealthy for everyone in the restaurant. Those germs are going wild wherever you go. You can make a lot more people sick, just stay home! The health inspector asked the head chef how he handles sick workers, of course he said they stay out of his kitchen.
What did you end up eating or serving for the Super Bowl?
I was a cooking fool, cooking enough food for 25 when there was only 4 of us. I made smoked gouda mac & cheese, avacado salsa, jalapeno popper dip, amazing sliders on Pretzel rolls, big green olives encased in a cheese mixture and baked, and chip and dip cookies. (cookies made with crushed chips and pretzels dipped in chocolate) Leftovers anyone?
Super Bowl Snacks: Slow-Fried Buffalo Wings
There are so many goood wings here in Western NY but the best are from a BBQ place that only smokes them then they put the sauce on, they fall apart!!! The best wings around, no guilty feelings not fried.
Cook the Book: 'Baking Unplugged'
I baked a blueberry pie in a glass Pyrex pie dish and set it on the stove to cool. Then not realizing turned that burner on by mistake for a pot of tea. The dish exploded all over the stove, what a mess.
Recipe Request: Crab Dip
Or you can make crab ragoon, with won ton wrappers and a filling of Krab, cream cheese, lime juice, a couple dashes of hot sauce and a little horseradish. Whirl it in a food processor and put in the wrappers with the corners gathered on top. Bake in mini muffin tins sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 375 10-12 min.
Where should I eat in Buffalo, NY?
Good sugestions above, dont forget Panos on Elmwood and its open very late. I'm sure your friends will know where to go. Have fun and enjoy, I hope you are wearing the snow boots.
Get Your Butter Chicken a Better Way at Jaipur in Chicago
I haven't found any Indian food like my friends family's restaurant used to make. I'm so sad they closed the place up due to her dad's health, I was the best in Western NY. :(
Measuring Cups - Difference between wet and dry?
There is a difference, and baking requires pretty exact measuring.
Speaking of wings ... how are you making yours for game day?
Living in the Buffalo area we have them a lot but I like smoked wings, they aren't fried at all, not greasy. Sticky bourbon bbq sauce on them also.
Indulging Your Inner Colicchio: Judging a Midterm at the FCI
Funny seeing the consume and fish, exact thing I made in Culinary School over 20 yrs. ago. Seem like yesterday.
Dinner Tonight: Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salsa
I like making this but also add green pepper, red onion, avacado, seedless cuke, red wine vinegar and lime juice.
Fries with That Salad?
I have had a salad with fries on the bottom then the lettuce and tomatoes then grilled chicken, where else- the Buffalo area.
Potato chip and pretzel cookies!
Are you going to share the recipe?
Corned Beef Hash: Way or No Way?
Way, but I' always afraid to order it out thinking its the canned "fake" stuff. I did order it once and it wasn't even cooked on the griddle. I make corned eef so much, next time I will save some for some scratch hash!!!! Oh yeah poached eggs a must on top.
How Do You Handle Uninvited Guests?
MY next door neighbors drive me crazy. They are gone 3 or 4 months at a time but when they are home come over for coffee almost every night. If we are out on our back deck he just walks out to his back garage and looks up to see if we are outside then it's all over for me. He comes over and start chatting, then I go in the house. I hate it, I'm glad when they are away. So peace & quiet till April or so then it will start all over.....Ugggggg. I go thru so much coffee when they are around, and I only brew Starbucks.!!
Banh Chung for Lunar New Year
Oh yeah they are square and wrapped just like the Banh Chung in foil then tied with string.
Banh Chung for Lunar New Year
Its hand ground corn meal, layered with thin sliced potatoes a slice of tomato a small chunk of pork and 1 black olive, wrapped in a banana leaf. Friends bring them from Miami frozen, then I boil it in water for about 5 minutes. They are so good. But definately a Nicaragua breakfast item.
'Will Work for Food'?
I saw the Lobster show as well, it was ok. He looked exhausted doing that job, it took a lot out of him.
What Time Is Brunch?
My reception was a champagne brunch at noon we had a string quartet, very nice. all done by 4. Oh yeah 25 short years ago........
Wegmans Lovers Alert: Great Recipes and Priceless Truffles Photo
I had everything on hand for the dumplings in the recipe they were easy, and very good.
Banh Chung for Lunar New Year
There is a similar thing to this made with fresh made cornmeal from Nicaragua, they are eaten for breakfast, I would love one right now.
Favorite Savory Uses for Plain Yogurt?
Get some nice scallops and make this they are amazing:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Scallop-Porcupines-with-Basil-Mint-Sauce-103867
Liver and Onions: Way or No Way?
Way when I cook it for lunch at the restaurant I work at, its usually for a old lady out for the day.Most say its the best they ever had, I do like bacon wrapped chicken livers, my mom use to soak the livers in soy sauce and brown sugar first.
Hey, Jerzee: I Want to Make Cannoli
If you are making the shells fresh when you buy the metal tubes for the forms there is a pretty good recipe for the dough on the package they come in, for the filling I use ricotta, powder sugar, a little crushed pineapple, mini chocolate chips and some almond extract. The home made shells really make them good
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
How do you get a white trash girl to suck your d**k?
Dip it in ranch dressing.
Store-Bought Stuffing Mix Showdown
to turn a store bought stuffing into gourmet (best with pepperidge farms)
saute some sausage pieces till brown
add onion till soft or light brown
then add celery and thyme
add butter if necessary
add to store-bought mix as directed on the package.
use home-made turkey stock for best results.
if you prefer bacon to sausage that's fine.
you can also add walnuts and/or raisins.
happy thanksgiving.
Cooking From the Glossies: Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Bread Crumb Topping
I would like to try this Cauliflower and BS Gratin. Pine nuts on anything make it even cooler!
Store-Bought Stuffing Mix Showdown
My stuffing changes from time to time, but at Thanksgiving family demands particular one. It involves Pepperridge farm or similar dried bread crumbs, saute'd celery, onion, carrot and lot and lots of mushrooms, finely chopped. Some sage sausage, finely chopped apple and additional sage or poultry seasoning. A couple of eggs and turkey broth to moisten. Do not over moisten or over mix. Then cover and bake. (Or refrigerate until tomorrow- Thanksgiving). Remove foil in the last few minutes so the top gets light golden.
As my mom says-- Oh my. This is amazing. (Which means she likes mine even more than her signature and also very delicious stuffing.)
A Party for The Graduate
I'm a big fan of Rick Bayless and mexican food. I did this for a a large party, turned out pretty well:
Rick Bayless’ Salmon Ceviche
Frenched Rack of Lamb (cut into individual ribs) with Rick Bayless’ Oaxacan Black Mole
Charred Tomatillo Guacamole with Chips
Rick Bayless’ Plantain Empanadas
Jicama, Grapefruit and Pepita Salad
Pollo Pibil (Yucatan Style Chicken)
Potatoes with Goat’s Cheese and Chipotle Cream
Summer Squash with Green Chilies, Chorizo, Tomatoes and Corn
Tres Leches Cake
In Videos: Heart Attack Grill
I agree Adam...I think the whole schitck is exactly that....a schtick. If thier food was any good maybe I'd be more inclined to eat there again.
http://eatingtheroad.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/heart-attack-grill-diet-center/
They're just trying to tap into the whole shock/controversy thing...and unfortunately that does work. Those news stations can't get enough of it. If you really want to dislike them watch the video on their homepage (How to Kill a Giant):
http://www.heartattackgrill.com/
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
@lemonfair, totally, if you imagine a 9X13 dish parcelled into 12 servings. It's really decadent.
I served this the other day with chili. In making the mac and cheese, I realised I was out of white bread, and substituted some jalapeno cheddar bread I'd bought on a lark at the grocery earlier in the week. The result was awesome! ANd the jalapeno flavour really echoed the peppers in the chili.
I was convinced this would be too much sauce, but somehow, those noodles drank it up.
Indulging Your Inner Colicchio: Judging a Midterm at the FCI
Susan, Goode luck with your mid term.
I know you will do great
Mike G
The Hamburger Fatty Melt, a Burger with Two Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as Its Bun
Lettuce? Whaddya, crazy? Why? It adds nothing. Maybe some arugula (strong flavor) under the burger if you need a built-in salad, but plain old lettuce would just disappear.
But tomato in the grilled cheeses sounds good. Gotta have tomato on a cheeseburger.
I'm thinking maybe blue and swiss/Gruyère/Comté for the cheeses (one each), if not all extra-sharp cheddar. If using jalapeño cheddar (or better yet, habanero cheddar), only in one sammy, plain cheddar on the other. Otherwise the chiles will overwhelm everything else.
Bacon only if using cheddar. And not too much. Still have to taste the burger. Balance is important.
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
I don't put ranch on anything! Gross tasting stuff.
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
Amen "omnomnom"! (I'm from Mich, too. Same area)
Do You Put Ranch Dressing on Pizza?
I absolutely love ranch on my pizza. Granted, I am a middle-school student (though homeschooled), and got the idea from my (middle school, homeschooled) friends after we started dipping French-Fries in Ranch (that's justified in Mich--here most of the fries are way too greasy or way too dry). We decided to try it on our pizza--and it's great. Only Hidden Valley (tm) works though. Deep dish pizza doesn't need it, fortunately. A group fave for us is cayenne pepper, fresh black pepper, ranch, and tabasco sauce. I agree, if it's good pizza, it doesn't need condiments, but (1) pizza in metro-detroit isn't that good, and (2), it doesn't matter if it needs it--if ya want it, I say put it on unashamedly!
Some Hershey's Chocolate Using Cocoa Butter Substitutes, Not Real Cocoa Butter
Hershey's was good for what it was when it started: bringing chocolate to America and by combining it with more sugar and milk they made it cheaper for people without tiaras to enjoy, but man, its been hundreds of years since that! sometimes I'm so embaressed for our country. its so obvious all we care about is profit. we make the worst chocolate in the world and not only do we not know, but most of us don't care. : ( its sad.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
pdmako: ...sorry, this is not Ina Gartens mac and cheese recipe! Check your facts...recipes are all on line and available. Ina is terrific but MS's mac and cheese is an original and the best ever!
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
Well, right back attcha, Chiff. If you're using the Chat N Chew one, I'm going to try that now.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
Now you've piqued my interest. I always used the Chat N Chew Mac & Cheese recipe but with an endorsement like Adam's who can resist?? The C&C recipe also makes a ginormous batch and I frequently change up the cheeses somewhat.
Gibbles Potato Chips
If you like a big crunch try Krunchers chips especially the hot buffalo wing flavor.
Poutines Deathmatch: La Banquise vs. Patati Patata
Hum! Tough choice!
Although patati patata adds wine and chicken stock to their gravy, my favourite remains the classic poutine from La Banquise. Check out this video to see how the chef makes the poutine.
Suggestions for a reliable kitchen scale
Go with the EatSmart Precision Pro. Very accurate and reliable. Mine has been doing me well for over two years.
http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precison-Digital-Kitchen-Scale/dp/B001N0BBAY
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
I'm surprised that 1 pound of pasta really makes enough for 12. Do those of you who make it think this is an accurate serving size?
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
I have made this mac and cheese dozens of times. Several times, when I've had fancy dinner parties, I make this for the kids but the adults just can't resist it.
I also use it as a clean out my cheese drawer recipe and I've put up to 8 different kinds of cheese that were getting to the ends of their lives -- even goat cheese. And I totally agree with the nutmeg suggestion - and must add. I'm salivating just writing about this.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
I'm not surprised to hear that Ina Garten was the originator of Martha's recipe. I don't like watching Ina on TV, but I love her recipes (try her French Potato Salad, it's wicked good).
Once we tried this M&C, there was no debate--just a natural consensus within the family that this was The One. My wife's notes indicate she always substitutes Swiss for the Gruyere/Romano. She always uses freshly grated nutmeg (it really does make a BIG difference), If you like lots of crust (we do), cook it in a broad, shallow casserole dish. And regarding freezing, it can be stored in the freezer cooked or uncooked. It's so good, it'll make your tongue smack your mama!
Pizzelle maker which one do you use, so you like it?
I just bought a Salton Pizzelle maker at a thrift store, but it didn't have directions on how to use it. I have found plenty of recipes, just don't know where to put it in the maker and for how long.
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
No blasphemy there, galadiman. Why don't you try both and let us know!
Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
Pardon my blasphemy, but would Shells be better than elbow macaroni?
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Here is a great poppyseed dressing, it would be good on the spinach:
1&1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. vinegar (I use cider)
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 TBsp. grated onion
2 c. oil
mix all together, add 3 Tbsp. poppy seeds