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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

My favorite kind of sauce is red pepper cream sauce. It is sooooooooo good, I just love it!

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

oh peabody - could you please please pretty please put up the recipe for these whoopie pies and your arborio rice pudding with stone fruit? I really really would like to try them out! Thanks.

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Cook the Book: 'Chocolate Epiphany'

This would definitely have to be chocolate flourless cake. Not the kind that's molten or gooey in the middle. The kind that is heavy on the tongue, but it's the most delightfully rich thing I have ever tasted. Go to the french restaurant at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Order theirs. It's heavenly.

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How do you make chocolate chip cookies?

I have a question: Does it really make a difference to let the dough rest in the refrigerator for twenty four hours before baking it?

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

My favorite kind of sauce is red pepper cream sauce. It is sooooooooo good, I just love it!

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

oh peabody - could you please please pretty please put up the recipe for these whoopie pies and your arborio rice pudding with stone fruit? I really really would like to try them out! Thanks.

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Cook the Book: 'Chocolate Epiphany'

This would definitely have to be chocolate flourless cake. Not the kind that's molten or gooey in the middle. The kind that is heavy on the tongue, but it's the most delightfully rich thing I have ever tasted. Go to the french restaurant at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Order theirs. It's heavenly.

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How do you make chocolate chip cookies?

I have a question: Does it really make a difference to let the dough rest in the refrigerator for twenty four hours before baking it?

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Foods We Loved as Kids, Maybe Not as Adults

@barbara_flay - I like to buy peeps just so I can put them in the microwave and watch them blow up. Try it sometime, you'll feel like you're getting even with them for how disgustingly marshmallowy and sugary they are!

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Grocery bagging

@beth1 - Where is this Vallarta supermarket you are speaking of? I live in La Mesa, so I'm curious if it is accessible to me, I'm always looking for a better supermarket with GOOD produce! Thanks.

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Soapy butter

I'm really weird about funky flavors coming into food where they should not be. If it was me, I would have thrown the whole entire pound out, too. Yuck!!! Soap? That's horrible. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

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Using the search feature - spec. Trader Joes

Speaking of chocolate, I have discovered a really amazing thing. Godiva sells little tins called Godiva chocoiste pearls. My favorite flavor is dark chocolate pearls with mint. These little balls of heaven are so ridiculously good. Check them out here

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Using the search feature - spec. Trader Joes

I will definitely search before posting next time. I did not realize how upsetting it would be. I'm just new, and I've been racking my brain about what kind of topic I could come up with. This is the best I could do for now. Lame-o. I should've known it had been brought up before.

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Using the search feature - spec. Trader Joes

mepolo- I am the one who started the Trader Joe's thread. I'm not going to apologize, though, because I AM new to Serious Eats, and who gives a crap if I post something that was covered over a year ago? If you don't like it, ignore it. But it's not like the same people are posting the same things every time. I have actually learned quite a lot of new things from the people who wrote a response, and I think that is more than enough reason to post, even if it is a repeat.

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Trader Joe's Favorites?

You're completely right, when I used it, it was just a stand alone "dish." I will definitely have to try it with a chili like you say. Thanks!

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Trader Joe's Favorites?

Wow, It's amazing how many things you miss that other people find. Didn't know about the baguettes, either avideater! And @brownie, I tried the fire roasted frozen corn once, one person mentioned it tasted like licking an ash tray, and now I can't get the idea out of my head. If not for that person, I would still be buying the darn stuff!

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Santa Fe Recommendations

I know you're probably referring to food and restaurants, but I am guessing you're gonna go to the Plaza. You have got to go to Plaza Cafe. They make the best pancakes with pine nuts in them. Yum! Plus, there's so many good jewelry makers down at the Plaza, and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a beautiful church right across from the cafe. Check it all out, I love Santa Fe. I'm jealous of you, I'm homesick!

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White Pepper

@cybercita The NY Times article you linked is about the peppery quality of Shiraz wine, not about white pepper at all. Confused. . .

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Favorite Olive Oils?

Oh wow, white truffle olive oil on grilled scallops. Way to go , Butrflygirly! Sounds fantastic

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Virulent Anti-Vegans Troll 'New York Times' City Blog Post

@sailordave - I like how you think. Thanks for typing it so I don't have to.

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Tea or coffee?

I love both. I have a cup of coffee every morning when I am at work, but in the middle of the day I have several cups of ginger tea. My favorite tea is Yogi Tea. Yum! So I would definitely have to say I would keep my tea and ditch the joe.

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

Those bastards over at The Food Network ripped off Adam's pilot idea he had for the finale of TNFNS. Ask Aida? I watched that crap. . .really? It was ridiculous. I am so close to writing off The Food Network for awhile. I'll just blog instead of watching crappy, cranked out food shows. I don't think I will watch Adam's new show in September. If there's no cooking, I don't watch. Too bad. . .

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My Goldfish Cracker

Oh man, I love goldfish so much, I saw that photo and salivated. . .I need to get some Goldfish now. That's my go-to snack when I'm being lazy!

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HELP- I made cookies as a gift I need to know if they look good

That's a perfect sister gift. I would feel very loved if I got those from my sister.

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Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition

I like Sam the Cooking Guy. He can get sort of annoying, but it's always good for a laugh.

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Ratings Watch

This is horrifying. Top Chef fans HAVE to spread the word about the show or we're never going to get it right. Top Chef kills TNFNS. Even though I watched TNFNS, I won't do it again because it was so disappointing. It was the first season I watched, and really, it just falls short of Top Chef. And don't even get me started on Hell's Kitchen. . .

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Got roasted peppers. Need inspiration.

Oh my lord are you kidding? You have GOT to make green chile chicken stew with those pretty little babies. I'm from New Mexico and if you have anything like a Hatch chile, this is what you have to make. That, or green chile enchiladas. Go authentic mexican with this. You have to!

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how many aprons

An apron is on my list of things I want for the kitche, yet do not have. I want to get a really fancy one and cover it in flour but I use it the first time, so it doesn't look new. Maybe a ridiculously expensive Haute Hostess apron. . .

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

I loved Adam. I have watched his new show several times. His humor is fun and he is great on camera but I would definitely like to see him do a cooking show. He is like Guy in that his real appeal is as a personality. I think he will be another star like Guy and will be one to watch- I am sure that Will Work for Food is just the beginning.

I have to agree about Aaron. He just isn't that interesting on his show- I have seen it several times and am just not that impressed or interested in watching it again. He still feels stiff and forced on camera to me and doesn't really have anything compelling to teach as far as food goes. He is another FNS dud like all the others execpt Guy. I think they have had a hard time picking the right winner every season but the second. JAG should have won Season 3 but he took himself out. I would still love to see him get a show on FN. I would like to see Lisa get a real cooking show too. She actually knows food and would bring a different element that is currently in short supply on FN. Aidia, Sonny, Aaron-- all duds

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

Seriously, this format has been done ten times over, and this version is neither informative nor entertaining. It's boring. Period.

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

Drama major? No wonder he is so comfortable in front of the camera. So far, the show doesn't suck.

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

Good for Adam.....his personality on tv seems to be pretty true to his real persona. I went to the same college - don't know him well, but hung out with him enough times to get a sense since a friend of mine dated him. He was a drama major at Syracuse, thats why he's so good in front of the camera. He's always been more of a performer than a cook. Haven't seen the show yet - but if i pass by while flipping channels i'd definitely stop. I agree with previous opinions of aaron and lisa - i could totally see lisa do a martha stewart - esque show...and I can't see aaron being very interesting, though i have not seen his show. I'm also a big alton brown fan - so i guess it makes sense i'd be a fan of someone approachable and fun like Adam. Goodluck with the show adam!

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

Sorry I'm late ... sorry to Serious Eats, I should say, not sorry to Food Network. I slid by Food Network last night and saw that Adam had a show. I thought it was new! I had no idea he'd won it last summer! Tells you how much I watch FN anymore. First though, good for Adam. Anyone lamenting the fact that Lisa didn't win should look at the current offerings and realize that Lisa cannot save FN with her haute cuisine. If FN wants to fill their schedule with the umpteenth version of "Follow That Food with Gordon Elliott" so be it. The focus is no longer on recipes, at least in primetime where we get to watch people Work For Food, Follow That Food and ask the seemingly endless query How Did That Get On My Plate? +YAWN+

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

Someone else brought up something as well. Yes... the food network did rip off Adam's idea for online 'question asking' in a show. Adam has good ideas. Lisa has excellent-looking food. Aaron... I have no clue how he won. Except for the whole 'lovefest' thing the judges were having for him.

Is it because he's black? I don't know. But they werent thinking like network execs when they picked him - you pick a TV star based on people wanting to WATCH him or her.

Even Adam's backstory was better than Aaron's. Losing his restaurant, having nothing left. Then WINNING? That would have been inspirational. As it is, this is still inspirational as well. Going from the bottom back up.

I wouldn't be surprised if they gave Adam a second show if 'Will Work for Food' does well, just like they did with Guy's Off the Hook after the success of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives (though that makes 3 shows for Guy if you include Guy's Big Bite)

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'Next Food Network Star' Runner-Up Adam Gertler Gets His Own Show

I'm not surprised that Adam got his own show. He was the only one of the final three who had actual personality. It's PAINFUL to watch Aaron's show - regardless of whether he can cook well or not. Aaron has all the perosnality of a limp carrot. Lisa.... same deal, but at least she had personality in her promo show. Aaron's promo showed that even when he's trying to have personality, it's forced. He doesn't have any original ideas - even the idea for his promo show was mainly thought up by others. His vegas 'commercial' was the easiest of the final three - almost as if the people making the contest realized he had no personality or acting talent so they gave him something where you didn't need much to begin with. He should have been dumped from the Next Food Network star back in Vegas when he was hands down the worst contestant, even according to all the 'Vegas' people trying the food. But the judges had a lovefest with him so... eh. One of them saying "The runner stumbles, do you remove him?" Yes. Yes you do - it was a competition - he lost. He should have been dumped.

With Adam, being comfortable in front of the camera seems to come naturally. He's sort of like Guy Fieri. You just -want- to watch him, regardless of whether he's cooking or not. And according to the people in Vegas, he seems to be a good cook as well (according to the Winn chefs). But guess what... you can't transmit taste through the TV. What remains? Personality.

I can't wait to see his show - it's like Dirty Jobs...but with food. Now if they only would realize they chose a dud as the winner. Congrats Adam! And congratulations Food Network on partially fixing your mistake. Finish it by not renewing Big Daddy's Kitchen... House... whatever.

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

My favorite "sauce" for spaghetti (or any type of pasta for that matter) is olive oil, garlic, pepper, and Italian chopped parsley!

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

My favorite sauce is Alfredo. Thanks for this opportunity.

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

I love a good slow cooked homemade meat sauce. One with lots of spices, garlic and red wine then cooked on the stove for hours to let the flavors meld together.

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

I love alfredo sauce. On anything - chicken, fish, etc.

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

Bolognese is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

I love all pasta sauces-especially alfredo! Thank you!

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

I love a very simple tomato and fresh basil and then add some freshly grated parmegiano reggiano, delicious!

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