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Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
Indian currys. If I have meat, I'll add it - if not there's no flavor lost if you replace the meat with beans.
i also make mushroom with the meat from just one or two sausages. the mushrooms provide most of the meatiness but I like the flavor that sweet italian sausage gives.
Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: Snow's Barbecue Brisket
don't make it yellow
make it be from lexington
that is the great snow
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Ham, mayo, mustard and a fried egg on top.
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Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
In India carrots are reddish and they are so much more sweeter and flavorful than the ones we get in the US.
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
Indian currys. If I have meat, I'll add it - if not there's no flavor lost if you replace the meat with beans.
i also make mushroom with the meat from just one or two sausages. the mushrooms provide most of the meatiness but I like the flavor that sweet italian sausage gives.
Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: Snow's Barbecue Brisket
don't make it yellow
make it be from lexington
that is the great snow
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Ham, mayo, mustard and a fried egg on top.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage
I've never had bbq outside of NYC (sad I know) so I'll say Hill Country for the brisket.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates
salty & chocolatey! chocolate covered preztel sticks or potato chips definitely!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
poached egg on a toasted and buttered english muffin.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
I can't wait to try the brussel sprouts with bacon next week!
New York vs. New Jersey on 'How I Met Your Mother'
i personally love the himym blogging here! but i hope ted's not riding njtransit in the lower right image - it doesn't look anything like that.
John's Pizzeria in Jersey City, New Jersey
i've been to john's twice (though it was in june/july I believe) and i want to believe that they were still ironing out the kinks. our pizza was lackluster, like yours, but on top of that the service was slow and the second time the AC was broken during a heat wave. I know they can't help mechanical failures but they didn't apologize or even mention it and though it was boiling in there, our water glasses sat empty for a long time.
i want to believe that john's in jc will be better! I'll head back, but now that La Rustique is a couple blocks from my apartment the draw is less strong.
The 'New York Times' Is Not a Fan of Ted Allen's New Food Network Show
I actually like this show a lot. Ted was always my favorite queer eye guy and appreciate the scientific approach to food things. Plus it helped end a long debate with my boyfriend about baking soda's deodorizing qualities. (I lost, but at least we know now!)
What's delicious in Jersey City?
Dosa Hut in Little India is the best!
In the downtown area, Ox is my favorite restaurant and the owners/waiters are really nice and the food is fantastic. There is also Sava for homemade Polish food and Buon Appetito - they have the best Italian sandwiches. On grove street.
If you have a car, I would just go to Trader Joes in Edgewater or the Whole Foods there, though A&P is definitely a step up from the Shoprite.
Cookies Determine Fate of Presidential Candidates
Bill Clinton did submit an oatmeal cookie recipe!
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
mint iced tea, with or without a shot of bourbon :)
How Can You Make Valentine's Day Fun Without Pressure?
Cooking at home is the way to go! Even if it's not cooking and just a bunch of cheeses, meats, and olives. The biggest thing about Valentine's Day for us is being able to set the evening aside for just us - no tv, computers, or phones, or anyone else. No matter how much people say that if you love someone you should be able to do that anytime - doing this is hard for busy people and it's nice to have a day where it's a given.
Most worthwhile lapse in good judgment?
wendy's chicken nuggets with honey mustard. i only crave them like once every year but when i go for it, it's like heaven. i also do the smell test with a lot of questionable food - if it doesn't smell off I'll usually eat it. i'm still alive.
Cauliflower...winter's white wonder?
I roast it with a couple of garlic cloves and then I have roasted cauliflower and garlic to toss with fresh pasta, good olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes - my favorite winter meal. I made a bacon/cauliflower soup for Christmas with a trickle of truffle oil on top and it was a huge hit.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
i love marinated skirt steak in fajitas!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
i love most cuts of stead to be honest, but right now i'm craving marinated skirt steak in fajitas!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
I actually like chuck because I love a good beef bourguignon made with one full bottle of wine.
Streep to Play Julia Child in 'Julie/Julia' Movie
I think the Julia Child part will be shown as flashback vignettes like they are in the book. I don't think they're going to have them actually meet.
What are your non-food uses for food?
In India a lot of women use turmeric to brighten complexions and add glow. Simply make a paste out of turmeric and water and apply to your face, wait until it hardens and then rinse it off with warm water. In Indian wedding celebrations they usually have a pre-wedding haldi (turmeric) ceremony where they bride's family applies the turmeric paste to face, arms, and legs to beautify her for the big day. It usually turns kinda rowdy and the bride-to-be ends up doused in the yellow paste.
Serious Sandwiches: The Meatball Slider at Little Owl
Oh, I love the Little Owl so much. I think it's such a charming and un-pretentious restaurant. I went there with my boyfriend last year and we ordered three courses to share, and they split all the plates for us without us asking. They also gave us an extra slider so that we each had two! I honestly could not rave more about them.
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
Read more about the orginal carrots and purple carrots at the World Carrot Museum. Purple carrots are widely avaiable try Purple Haze or Cosmic purple at Thomson & Morgans. It is beleived that original carrots were purple with a white centre, then yellow centre came later.
A dutch farmer did not "invent" orange carrots, and they were around 1000 years before.
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
I love those carrots! I have bought them in Harris Teeter in the past.
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
Where can I get these??!?! I wish I had a someplace to plant a garden.
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
Wow! I never knew these existed. I have to find some now!
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
I seem to have caught carrot fever, too...I just planted three varieties in my raised beds last weekend, an orange (Parmex), a red (Atomic Red) and a purple (Purple Haze). Can't wait!
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
Am I wrong to think that all food (and life in general for that matter) is just better in Italia?
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
This variety is called Cosmic Purple. I just ordered bag of seeds - Hope it's not too late to plant them.
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
I get these in my CSA box - they're awesome.
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
Now I want to grow these...
Snapshots from Italy: The Mother Of All Carrots
I've been buying the rainbow carrots lately and I really like the variety in flavor and texture between the colors. As another life-long carrot lover (baby photo of me gnawing on a carrot in my high chair and everything) I'd love to get my hands on some of these mother carrots. If I have to go back to Italy to try one, then I guess I just have to go to Italy.
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
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Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
Tomatoe and basil pannini
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
Enchiladas or rellenos
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
I love making veggie chili. Just as comforting as the meaty one my mom used to make.
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
I started a diet at the beginning of the year, and in the recipe book, there was a fabulous veggie chili. I make that every week and, seriously, I eat it at least three times for lunch in a week. So good!
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
cheesy spinach lasagna
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
I like vegetable soup-no meat-just assorted vegetables.
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Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
Celery root soup!
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
A huge chef salad with boiled shrimp!
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In India carrots are reddish and they are so much more sweeter and flavorful than the ones we get in the US.