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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

Anthony Bourdain just went there on his "Rust Belt" episode, you could try to find it on youtube. Also:

http://www.buffalochow.com/buffalofoods.html

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My very first cookbook is the 1995(?) edition of Joy of Cooking. One of my first college boyfriends brought it over. He made me dinner for Valentine's Day - Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp, wilted Spinach Salad, and Sauteed Asparagus. He never took it back - and now it's mine (although he does know I have it and bought another copy since, lol).

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What's for Dinner? 09/02

Couscous and chicken. My fiance and I broke it off about 10 days ago, and I'm getting used to cooking for just me again. So far, it's mostly couscous and chicken or sandwiches. I need to branch out (although couscous and chicken is about my favorite meal ever)...

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What's for Dinner? 08/31

Cracked pepper turkey breast and Jarlsberg on wheat...yummy

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So, they slaughtered me a WHOLE GOAT. What to do?

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I don't go there, because I can't eat the food

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From Talk

Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

Anthony Bourdain just went there on his "Rust Belt" episode, you could try to find it on youtube. Also:

http://www.buffalochow.com/buffalofoods.html

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My very first cookbook is the 1995(?) edition of Joy of Cooking. One of my first college boyfriends brought it over. He made me dinner for Valentine's Day - Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp, wilted Spinach Salad, and Sauteed Asparagus. He never took it back - and now it's mine (although he does know I have it and bought another copy since, lol).

From Talk

What's for Dinner? 09/02

Couscous and chicken. My fiance and I broke it off about 10 days ago, and I'm getting used to cooking for just me again. So far, it's mostly couscous and chicken or sandwiches. I need to branch out (although couscous and chicken is about my favorite meal ever)...

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What's for Dinner? 08/31

Cracked pepper turkey breast and Jarlsberg on wheat...yummy

From Talk

Roadtrip-DeathValley, Utah, GrandCanyon, Albuquerque, St.Louis

In Moab, I highly recommend Miguel's Baja Grill, which is on Main Street. Try the fish tacos. They are great.

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Places to Eat off I-80/I-90/I-70

I-25 is definitely your best bet from Rapid City to Denver. In doing so, you'll go right through my current (and home-)town, Casper, WY. And....you'll want to keep on driving. There are some OK restaurants in my town, I suppose.
For good Mexican, try Don Juan's (on Center Street, which is one of the exits off I-25). They aren't your usual chain restaurant crap, you can get cheek, tongue, and brain tacos (although I don't!) and they are really reasonably priced.
If you feel like a nice Wild West steak, try the FireRock Steakhouse, which is off Hat Six Road. You'll want to take the last exit (to Wyoming Boulevard) and take a left on Second Street, then keep on going past the mall, past Home Depot...and about 3 minutes later it'll be on your right. It's pricey buy very good.
If you are going through here during the day, downtown Casper has the Cheese Barrel, the Cottage, the Market & More, and Gegi's, four low-key high-end lunch places that are tasty.

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I got a job at a B&B and the boss thinks I can do this!

Make a nice citrus butter (I enjoy orange!) or buy/make some lemon or lime curd. I find this little zing of citrus to be better than a whole piece of fruit or glass of juice. And it's summer, so it'll be perfect!

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So, they slaughtered me a WHOLE GOAT. What to do?

I was going to give it to my aunt and uncle. They have goats at their house. I do live in Wyoming, so owning goats isn't that uncommon here lol. I had also heard that curried goat is good, so that is an option.

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So, they slaughtered me a WHOLE GOAT. What to do?

The meat processing plant called and asked how I'd like my goat, and I said "Don't kill it!" and they said "Too late, we already have. How would you like it?" And I told them to process it however they usually process a goat, and they said OK. So I have no idea.

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Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini

I just posted this recipe in another thread before I saw this, but it's wonderful:

http://www.recipezaar.com/Zucannoes-stuffed-Zucchini-67270

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Cook the Book: '100 Best Vegetarian Recipes'

I seriously enjoy portobella fajitas. And this recipe from the Moosewood cookbook for stuffed zucchini. And this recipe for an eggplant fusilli with capers, pine nuts, and currants.

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Cook the Book: '660 Curries' by Raghavan Iyer

The Star of India (I think), an Indian restaurant in Ft. Collins, CO. I was in my twenties (I know, sad!). I really adore curries now, but they took a little getting used to!

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The United States of Pizza: Alabama

I am a born and raised Wyomingite. As such, I gotta tell ya, Paulie Gee, that Jackson Hole is not really "Wyoming". It's a little tourist town full of wealthy out-of-staters. Thanks for trying to defend my awesome state though!

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I eat ______ out of the tin/jar/bottle...

Um, smoked oysters. Mmmmm.

And olives of any sort go from jar or can to mouth.

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Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'

Homemade, with my homemade barbecue sauce, caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, and avocado. SO GOOD.

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Esther's Marmalade Cake

I'll be interested to see who's made it - both my mom and I have read all of the Mitford series, and I've wondered about Esther's marmalade cake for years...

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How do YOU make a tomato sandwich?

Yikes. Tomatoes are my one food aversion I've never overcome. The idea of just eating a tomato sandwich to me is very yucky. I've tried everything, but I am just not a raw tomato eater.

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Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Baron VonFunburger's Haunted Castle Cavalcade

Taco John's Taco Bravo. (You know the "double-decker" taco at Taco Bell? They stole the idea from a Taco Bravo). And they are much tastier.

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Where to eat in Denver?

Also, http://calendar.denverpost.com/restaurants

There are many many great places to eat in Denver. Unfortunately, my favorite, Mel's, closed recently. There is a great variety of food in Denver as well, so don't look for only steaks! Another favorite is Solera, www.solerarestaurant.com.

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Food Network, enough cakes already!!!

I 100% agree. My fiance and I don't watch too much anymore, but it seems like all the challenge shows we ever catch are cake-based (so we change it), or it's Bobby Flay throwing down with a cake baker, or Ace of Cakes, or whatever. I don't do cakes, they bore me. And I sure as hell don't want to see Bobby Flay baking cakes, I wanna see him do his thing. So yeah. It totally bugs.

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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.

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What Do You Put on Your Biscuit?

I realize this is an old topic but I had to comment. Before I fell victim to a most unpleasant allergy to tomatoes I always enjoyed tomato gravy and biscuits. Now its butter and maple syrup. I also have to agree with many of ya'll....a good plain biscuit is its own type of heaven.

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Avocado Recipes

I tried a new sandwich combo, and it was delicious:

A good bread slice, toasted, topped with peanut butter, banana slices and avocado slices, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with a dash of cayenne pepper. Wow!

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50 Blogs from 50 States

Hello Wisconsin. Wisconsin comfort foodie blogging from http://www.simplecomfortfood.com The domain name pretty much states it, however no deep fried cheese curds. There is the Friday night fish fry though

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

Beef on Weck rules! Locally, Rockland Bakery's saltstick roll is a great option if you can't get to a Buffalo bakery.

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

@Lorenzo Yeah, I get what you are saying. However these folks are very easy going and as we have known them for many years will get a kick out of the effort. Also, neither of them have been back for 10+ years and copious amounts of alcohol should temper the picky picky out of them! Oh, until you have tried my cheesecake hush yo mouth sir!! Just kidding.
But it's damn good.

@madeline your post left both myself and husband laughing so hard it hurt. When I first saw it I thought hmmm dip would be a good thing to add. Husband said so what is it? I looked it up and told him "Hey babe it's bison, for real!" He said you mean buffalo? Yup. He started laughing and was trying to wrap his head around the irony of watching a Buffalo game and eating buffalo. To which he added well maybe we should add some mahi mahi to the menu. We both wondered if the Indianapolis (Colts)/Denver (Broncos) have a horsey dip. Thanks for the heads up on the Labatt's.

Thanks to all who suggested the Beef on Weck. Husband saw that and ran to freezer and took out a beef roast. He wants it. BAD!! Since we have a slicer this should be good. Got a good tip on how to make the rolls from a Bobby Flay recipe. I may be making lots and lots of food. I do doubt any of it will see the light of day so it's all good!

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

@Lorenzo Yeah, I get what you are saying. However these folks are very easy going and as we have known them for many years will get a kick out of the effort. Also, neither of them have been back for 10+ years and copious amounts of alcohol should temper the picky picky out of them! Oh, until you have tried my cheesecake hush yo mouth sir!! Just kidding.
But it's damn good.

@madeline your post left both myself and husband laughing so hard it hurt. When I first saw it I thought hmmm dip would be a good thing to add. Husband said so what is it? I looked it up and told him "Hey babe it's bison, for real!" He said you mean buffalo? Yup. He started laughing and was trying to wrap his head around the irony of watching a Buffalo game and eating buffalo. To which he added well maybe we should add some mahi mahi to the menu. We both wondered if the Indianapolis (Colts)/Denver (Broncos) have a horsey dip. Thanks for the heads up on the Labatt's.

Thanks to all who suggested the Beef on Weck. Husband saw that and ran to freezer and took out a beef roast. He wants it. BAD!! Since we have a slicer this should be good. Got a good tip on how to make the rolls from a Bobby Flay recipe. I may be making lots and lots of food. I do doubt any of it will see the light of day so it's all good!

From Talk

Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

That's very thoughtful of you, though there's a potential problem lurking. People are often very particular about their hometown foods, and you may end up just making him long for the real thing by serving him a lame though heartfelt rendition of, say, Beef on Weck.

I grew up in Philly, and I know I wouldn't want someone attempting a homemade version of the revered cheesteak, because I know that without just the right bread, meat, etc., it will just end up making me long for the real thing while I dutifully eat what my host offers. I've never eaten a homemade cheesteak that was any good at all, and even most restaurant versions outside of the Philly area turn out pretty bad renditions. I'd rather my hosts prepare foods that they're really good at than attempt something that won't hit the mark.

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

@zucchini, that article and photos regarding "Beef on Weck/Wick" has almost convinced me to move to Buffalo. Wow, looks delish..!
It comes very close to resembling a French Dip Sandwich; it must be the roll.

From Talk

Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

Also spiedie's are popular. Although that's a Binghamton area item, a lot of folks in Western NY are familiar with and enjoy this simple sandwich.

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

I grew up in Western, NY (about 2 hours from Buffalo) and the best thing from that area is not wings. It's beef on weck.

This is a version of my mom's recipe:

1 large roast
s&p
beef stock
kummelweck rolls

Season roast with s&p and place in 450 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until a nice crust forms. Drop roast in a crock pot and cover with stock. Simmer on low for 4-5 hours.

Slice meat thinly, dip rolls in the jus, pile on the meat. The meat is cooked to medium well this way, which is not traditional, but it's how I ate most beef on weck growing up.

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

bison chip dip!
perogies
labatt blue
loganberry
la novas pizza
webers mustard

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

Sorrento cheese is made in Buffalo. Turn some of their string cheese into Mozzarella sticks, great with wings.

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Buffalo food... any ideas besides wings.

@lo82070 Great idea--I forgot about that.
@Mike Not gonna find them in Florida and way too late to order, but thanks for the idea. Chili dogs do sound good.
@zucchini That sounds doable. Even though I have planned the Cuban sandwiches, more meat sandwiches is perfectly acceptable for men and football!
@Cary while I do try and accomodate my guests this is a Miami Dolphin house. No other logos aloud! :b Besides they are not wine drinkers.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

I received The Joy of cooking as a wedding present. garrettsambo@aol.com

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

my first cookbook was one i got from school...it was with all the students favorite recipes...

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

It was a Strawberry Shortcake cookbook that had recipes for sandwiches and other easy recipes.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

it's actually kind of sad. My freshman year of college I worked at the corporate HQ of Fanny Farmer candy shops and for our Xmas bonus we all got a copy of the new Fanny Farmer cookbook ..... so my first cookbook was the Fanny Farmer cookbook.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

Better Homes And Gardens, but I grew up with my mom's Betty Crocker cookbook.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was Betty Crocker's. It had all the basics and I still own it today.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

A collection of recipes that my mom made based on my observations

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My first cookbook was one from our church. I know, not top quality. I rarely turn to cookbooks as a new cook because of the vast information on the internet. I would enjoy having a few cookbooks in my collection, though.

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Cook the Book: 'Gourmet Today'

My Mother in Law got me a 5 ingredient cookbook that had horrible recipes which basically combined 5 canned foods into one dish meals. Revolting.

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So, they slaughtered me a WHOLE GOAT. What to do?

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A Week of Salads

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I don't go there, because I can't eat the food

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So Excited to Cook Again...but what's for dinner?

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Great cream cheese mix-ins...

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Colossal Shrimp

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30th Birthday Barbecue

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Oikos Yogurt

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Barefoot Contessa Products?

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Healthy food for youngsters...

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Cooking With Buffalo?

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Oyster stuffing....YUM!

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Website: http://www.myspace.com/laurawy

Location: Casper, WY

About: I am a legal secretary, I love well-made food with a nutritious bent, great wine, and all things outdoors. I live in Wyoming for a reason...

Favorite foods: Oh lord.

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