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Forgotten Breakfast Cereal Follow-Up Question
dunkin donuts once had a cereal, it was AMAZING! no one i bring this up to ever remembers it. my fav of all time has to be strawberry shortcake's cereal.
Are America’s Best Croissants in Princeton, New Jersey?
I've been going to Little Chef since it opened, it's awesome to see it getting recognition here on Serious Eats. Pouchon is so nice and everything he makes is to die for!!!
Best Indian Food Cookbook?
oh, and yes, thank you kathyvegas for the link to that wonderful website!!!
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Anyone have an Old Bay boiled peanut recipe?
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Photo of the Day: Apricots In Still Life
great pics, love the latte bowl chillin' in the back.
Forgotten Breakfast Cereal Follow-Up Question
dunkin donuts once had a cereal, it was AMAZING! no one i bring this up to ever remembers it. my fav of all time has to be strawberry shortcake's cereal.
Are America’s Best Croissants in Princeton, New Jersey?
I've been going to Little Chef since it opened, it's awesome to see it getting recognition here on Serious Eats. Pouchon is so nice and everything he makes is to die for!!!
Best Indian Food Cookbook?
oh, and yes, thank you kathyvegas for the link to that wonderful website!!!
Best Indian Food Cookbook?
these all sound great, I'm excited to start my quest for some of them. Thank you to everyone who commented, :-D
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
corkscrew!!! :-D
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
For the past 7 years, the only request I get from friends is my guacamole. Avocado, red onion, cilantro, lemon and lime juice, kosher salt and cumin. I dissolve the salt in the juice so that it permeates throughout that luscious green flesh. I was at work last night and saw a friend who introduced me to his date as the "one who makes the guacamole". I have arrived!!!
Hors D'oeuvres/Snacks
My favorite appetizer to make is real easy, but the flavors really work well:
make crostini out of your favorite crusty bread, you know, olive oil, 350 oven till slightly golden and crispy
arugula
bosc or asian pears (i prefer bosc)
shaved pecorino romano cheese
lemon vinagrette, or even better, lemoncello vinagrette
(just lemon, good extra virgin olive oil, s & p)
assemble them, and just before your ready to serve, drizzle the vinaigrette over them, they are delicious.
Photo of the Day: What Is This?
it is either a rare or medium cheeseburger. I think the pink may denote the level of rareness, so I'll go with rare. The slight pool of yummy pink juice peeking out from the pink stick kind of gives it away. That is definitely is a dressed burger bun off to the side.
Best way to eat ice cream?
There is nothing better on a night like this than an amazing vanilla ice cream (enter your favorite brand here, I don't know if I'm ready for the heated debate that would ensue over the best vanilla) drenched in a pool of espresso. mmm, mmm....
Best way to eat ice cream?
i'm the only person i know who does this - if there is anyone else, please confess! i NEED my ice cream to be nice and soft and melty, but have no patience, so i always zap a cold bowl of it in the microwave for ten seconds to take off the chill. am i the only one?
Are America’s Best Croissants in Princeton, New Jersey?
I WAS a big Patisserie Claude fan until, last fall, he began to lose interest. The butter was too warm in the layering/laminating so the croissants often were a smooth dough, instead of a flaky pastry. Then he left and Pablo took over and the problem increased. Last week I went by and Claude was there, but just on a visit, and I'll be damned if the croissants and pain au chocolat weren't even more substantially changed. Not a hint of ferment in the dough. I am afraid that the time of Claude's reign is over.
Does anyone know of a good, honest, perhaps boulanger-, as opposed to pattisier, style croissant in Manhattan?
Best Indian Food Cookbook?
Ooh, I am late to this party, but just in case anyone checks back, I love Raghavan Iyer's "Betty Crocker's Indian Home Cooking." It's insane that it is Betty Crocker, but Iyer does such a good job of making Indian cooking easy. My own (Indian) mother gave me the book instead of fighting in the kitchen with me.
His other books are excellent too, including the new 660 Curries. His Turmeric Trail is a book I like to sit down and READ sometimes, because he talks about the memories associated with food.
On that track, Madhur Jaffrey's Hanging in Mango Trees is a yummy book that I enjoyed. Only a few recipes in the back, but it's a memoir of her childhood, with lots of food.
Best Indian Food Cookbook?
1000 Indian Recipes by Neelam Batra is pretty good. It has a lot of information. Also, Tarla Dalal had great recipes: http://www.tarladalal.com/
Are America’s Best Croissants in Princeton, New Jersey?
This is fabulous news--croissants here in Princeton! The rest of the food here is B-A-D, even for a college town.
Best Indian Food Cookbook?
Thumbs up on Madhur Jaffrey. I have one of her books and her dishes are very good. Also, if you are in a pinch for time and can't cook from scratch, her pre-made sauces in a jar are quite good.
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
Frosty, my 26-year old boyfriend is in love with his kitchenaid mixer. If he had to carry it or me out in a fire, I'm not sure which he'd choose.
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
I don't see how this can be a real question. There's only one possible answer:
KNIVES
If I can only have one, a good, sharp chef's knife will have to be it.
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
@brooke29 ~ we could have a joint memorial service for our silicone spatulas (and your ruined veggies). You bring the booze, I'll supply the tears.
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
Either my favorite Knife or my Kitchen Aid mixer. Got both for Christmas last year and I was so excited...this coming from a 21 yr old guy.
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
my little 10" aluminum saute pan. I use this more than any other thing.
I bought a whole dozen!
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
while i want it to be my ricer or pastry blender; it's really the chef's knife, the 12" cast iron skillet, and the wooden spoon.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
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Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
People always ask me to bring spicy cheese dip, and I rarely ever bring it back home!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Mushroom and cheese bread is a must make for me!
Thanks!
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
kitchen aid stand mixer - by far, and a good chef's knife.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My New Orleans pecan pie never lasts too long once it's out of the oven...
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My hot cheese dip is always requested and so easy! 3 cups of assorted shredded cheese mixed with 3/4 c mayo and a can green chiles and some chopped onion, top with pepperoni and sliced olives. Pop in the oven and serve with torilla chips.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
Cornbread dressing to serve with turkey/chicken. I always have to double this recipe.
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
macaroni and cheese with a bread crumb and parmasean cheese topping :) YUMMY!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
My friends and family insist I bring Broccoli Cheese Squares. I make them so often, I could do it blindfolded!
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
green pepper casserole
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
A simple cheese ball, made with just shredded cheddar and cream cheese and served with crackers, always seems to please. I love it as is but toppings can always be added. Also blondies for dessert are loved.
What is your must have kitchen equipment or tool?
My Black and Decker Smart Brew 5-Cup Coffeemaker. What's life without java?
Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'
they love my lasagna :)~~
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great pics, love the latte bowl chillin' in the back.