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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
well, I love pioneer woman. i also keep track of amateur gourmet, a stove with a house around it, dorie greenspan's blog, and a few others. but, PWC is my daily go-to.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I lived in NYC for 6.5 years before moving to SF. I miss El Paso Taqueria in Spanish Harlem for their guacamole and cheese enchiladas with verde sauce. I also miss Cooked Tree Creperie and Flea Market in the East Village. Most of all, though, I miss Life Cafe for it's corn bread, bloody marys and eggless rancheros!
Cook the Book: 'The Craft of Baking'
i'm a sucker for bread pudding -- one of the best i've ever had was with a salted caramel sauce ... yummy!
also, my dad used to make a huckleberry souffle with a wild turkey cream sauce that was to-die-for.
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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
oh goodness, i have so many. mac 'n cheese. a one-pot meal of brown rice, acorn squash and sauteed kale/swiss chard. roast chicken and mashed potatoes. lasagna. my dad's meatloaf and oven roasted potatoes. my parent's weekly saturday night homemade pizza night. tacos/tostadas at my boyfriend's mom's house. my boyfriend's burritos.
Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'
well, I love pioneer woman. i also keep track of amateur gourmet, a stove with a house around it, dorie greenspan's blog, and a few others. but, PWC is my daily go-to.
Book Giveaway: Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC
I lived in NYC for 6.5 years before moving to SF. I miss El Paso Taqueria in Spanish Harlem for their guacamole and cheese enchiladas with verde sauce. I also miss Cooked Tree Creperie and Flea Market in the East Village. Most of all, though, I miss Life Cafe for it's corn bread, bloody marys and eggless rancheros!
Cook the Book: 'The Craft of Baking'
i'm a sucker for bread pudding -- one of the best i've ever had was with a salted caramel sauce ... yummy!
also, my dad used to make a huckleberry souffle with a wild turkey cream sauce that was to-die-for.
Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds: The True Champion of Breakfast Cereals?
I LOVE HBofO -- seriously one of my favorites. That being said, I also love Cheerios, Grape Nuts Flakes, Crispix, Shredded Wheat, Go-Lean Crunch ... hmmm, I guess I love cereal!
Cook the Book: '100 Best Vegetarian Recipes'
Well, since my boyfriend is a vegetarian, I have been experimenting more and more with meatless protein. Memorable meals include: a "stroganoff" made with mushrooms, crumbles and goat cheese; fresh pasta with fresh basil, olive oil, summer squash, zucchini, parmesan, fake Italian sausage (the next time we added a tomato sauce to the leftovers for further tastiness); buttermilk biscuits with a huge salad; our homemade pinto bean burritos on fresh tortillas and so much more.
Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Lemon Aid
fresh lemons muddled with sugar, water, mint and a splash of soda.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
I grew up calling them Camel's Eyes and my old roommate's family called them One-Eyed-Egyptians.
Laid-off Restaurant Critic's Plan B? Cook
danskos are the only things i can walk and stand in for long periods. they got me through years as a busser, waitress, cocktail waitress, coat-check girl. not to mention 6 years as a new yorker who walked a lot.
i swear by them! and their more casual (less clog looking) line -- see the "vita" worked well for long nights on my feet too.
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
i love roasted vegetables: broccoli, brussels sprouts, yams, zucchini, squash, turnips -- whatever you like. toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and a bit of mustard. delicious. even more delicious with some turkey kielbasa on top, but the meat isn't necessary.
Valentine's Day Giveaway: Macarons from Itzy Bitzy Patisserie
coconut and nutella
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
filet, strip, luger's porterhouse. i like steak in general (as long as it's not overcooked)
Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box
i love pork of all kinds, but one of my fondest memories was when i lived in hawaii and the Samoan boys who lived in the same housing complex had a lu'au. man did they know how to roast a pig!!!
Is This Breakfast? The Pretzel Croissant
I would definitely have it for breakfast! I alternate between wanting sweet and savory in the morning and this sounds divine.
I may have to go get one for lunch or an after work snack today.
Cook the Book: 'The Cook's Country Cookbook'
angel hair pasta salad. angel hair pasta, broccoli, peppers, olives, peas all tossed with a good italian dressing. super easy to make, best when made the day before and everyone loves it!
Cook the Book: 'Chocolate Epiphany'
dark chocolate brownie with a side of chocolate mousse.
Visiting New York City? 7 Must-Eat Pizzas You Should Try
I used to live by Patsy's and miss it immensely. I now live closer to Franny's and LOVE their pies ... I now have the quintessential list to provide people with when they ask me about NYC pizzerias, thanks!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My dad. He's a chef ... started out as a janitor in a butcher shop when he was like 18 and worked his way up until he oversaw 7 restaurants at 4 different property locations serving anything from counter-top diner fare to fine dining.
Cook the Book: Serves One
I cook for one all the time. This winter, my favorite was halved brussels sprouts and minced garlic tossed with olive oil and roasted cut-side down on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. I also love toast with black beans, a fried egg, cheese and avocado ... yummy!
Sourdough Doesn't Always Mean 'Good'
I *love* sourdough too. i get sad that good sourdough is hard to find on the east coast. it is my preferred bread for breakfast toast and sandwiches!
Cook the Book: Grill Every Day
Hot dogs and potato salad!
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
mojitos, sangria and vodka soda ... and lemonade!
Win a $1,200 Dinner for Two at Citymeals-on-Wheels 2008 Fund-Raiser
creme brulee, pate,
croque madame and escargot
make my mouth water
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Spaghetti with meatballs and chunks of Italian sausage in a smooth garlicky red sauce, caesar salad with homemade garlic croutons, warm crusty Italian bread with butter, a nice barolo, and lemon cheesecake for dessert.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
fajitas, hands down.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Layer sauerkraut in a casserole dish, place pork chops on top and season (I use cracked black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika), cover with lid or seal with foil, bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes. I like to make mashed potatoes with it, but have also just done steamed veggies on the side.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Grandy's roast beef, carrots, and mashed potatoes
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's from-the-Campbell's-can versions of Chicken a la King and Beef Stroganoff!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Mom's homemade lasagna, bread, and apple pie.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Coming from a Turkish household, my favorite family dinner is mercimek çorbasi (lentil soup) with köfte (ground beef/meatball-like patties), domatesli pilav (tomato rice), and yogurt.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Favorite family dinner would have to be my childhood birthday meal of Earl Abel's fried chicken and black bottom pie.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Sauerbraten and homemade sides.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Really anything, as long as it's accompanied by family and laughter. We often have shrimp scampi in the summer and a roast with Yorkshire Pudding in the winter....mmm.... :)
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Our favorite family dinner is Homemade Lasagna with a green salad and homemade yeast rolls.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
spaghetti and meatballs
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
We called it "chicken and glop", but it was chicken and rice. How did my mother put up with us?
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
It depends on the weather for me, but at this time of year it's roast chicken, mashed potatoes, peas (homegrown, please; frozen peas from the store are inevitably overripe), green salad, and pie.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
meatloaf and mashed potatoes!
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
My favorite family dinner would have to be posole. We have it every christmas eve with fresh tamales and it is sooo good.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Gosh, my favorite family dinner!? That's hard . My family is full of great cooks so I guess it has more to do with the atmosphere. So then I would have to go with Christmas eve dinner. 14 cousins plus 16 Aunts and Uncles all eating and drinking and being merry. Usually there's a goose (which doesn't hurt) and floating islands for desert. super yummm, it warms my heart just to think about it.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
ribs. lasagna. soup. anything my mom makes
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Our favorite comfort food is mapo tofu - spicy and warming - over rice with some sauteed greens. Something about one bowl foods you can hold in your hand do it for us...
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Pasta with meat sauce and bread!
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Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Boring but comforting - an overly stuffed tuna salad sandwich, on wonderful crusty rye bread, a slight smear of mayo, crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy tomato, cut in half please.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
Irish Coddle. A big pot, almost stew but with not quite enough liquid, of potatoes, bacon, sausage and onion. Gets you fattened up for hibernation season.
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
barbeque salmon and broccoli slaw, mom's favorite summer specialty
Cook the Book: 'New Classic Family Dinners'
One of my favorite family meals is banh xeo. They're savory, yellow crepes and having all sorts of people in my family through marriage, some being born in Vietnam, some being born here, etc., my mom gets a lot of different requests as to what to put in them. First she makes the vegetarian kind for those folks then regular Americanized ones then the hardcore ones.
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Website: http://dirtsworld.vox.com
Location: San Francisco, CA
About: I'm a country girl living in the big city. Growing up my dad was an executive chef for a summer seasonal resort company. Thus, I learned not only how to cook and wield a knife, but also how to appreciate the subtleties of spice and presentation.
Favorite foods: Bread (especially crusty sourdough and ciabatta)
My dad's beef stroganoff (it's heavenly)
Sage spaetzle
Jerky
I'm not picky though and love most foods ...
Last bite on earth: Milk and fresh under-baked chocolate chip cookies (made with semi-sweet chips and shortening instead of butter)
oh goodness, i have so many. mac 'n cheese. a one-pot meal of brown rice, acorn squash and sauteed kale/swiss chard. roast chicken and mashed potatoes. lasagna. my dad's meatloaf and oven roasted potatoes. my parent's weekly saturday night homemade pizza night. tacos/tostadas at my boyfriend's mom's house. my boyfriend's burritos.