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Cook the Book: '660 Curries' by Raghavan Iyer
I first started hearing about Indian food from watching Red Dwarf episodes while living in the dorms in college (in Minneapolis). The main character wouldn't stop going on about it, so I had to start investigating. Bought some frozen dinners (that, amazingly, didn't entirely suck), started cooking some recipes, went to some restaurants, etc. Now I'm trying to learn to cook Indian food *and* feed a wife and kids that aren't thrilled about some of the flavors (and a lot of the heat). In other words, still in the very early stages.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
Homemade versions of Jucy (or Juicy) Lucys, mine with American, my wife's with blue cheese.
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
Pan-fried white fillets in an Asian garlic sauce is quickly becoming a favorite at my house.
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Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I live in MN and have kids, so the best I've had has come out of my own smoker. Still a long way to go, though.
Cook the Book: '660 Curries' by Raghavan Iyer
I first started hearing about Indian food from watching Red Dwarf episodes while living in the dorms in college (in Minneapolis). The main character wouldn't stop going on about it, so I had to start investigating. Bought some frozen dinners (that, amazingly, didn't entirely suck), started cooking some recipes, went to some restaurants, etc. Now I'm trying to learn to cook Indian food *and* feed a wife and kids that aren't thrilled about some of the flavors (and a lot of the heat). In other words, still in the very early stages.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
Homemade versions of Jucy (or Juicy) Lucys, mine with American, my wife's with blue cheese.
Cook the Book: 'On the Line'
Pan-fried white fillets in an Asian garlic sauce is quickly becoming a favorite at my house.
Minneapolis
OK, places to eat around campus...
-- You're practically required to eat at Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown, although to be honest in 5 years there and 14 years in the area I never have (we have Fat Nat's Eggs and Eggies close by, so we're fine).
-- My wife and I love Campus Pizza. YMMV, since pizza tastes vary so widely.
-- If you even kind of of like beer or pub food, check out Town Hall Brewery. Highly recommended.
There's many more, but those are the closest ones can come up with this late. Good luck!
Increasing Portion Sizes: 20 Years Ago vs. Today
Nitpicky point, but... true, the bigass burger wasn't available at those places 20 years ago, but the smaller sizes still are. In fact, in a lot of cases, the smaller sizes are actually smaller than they were back then (1/10 lb now vs. 1/8 lb then). Except for the coffee (difference in tastes AND portions), the rest are very legitimate comparisons though. And a little scary.
Who has a good online site to order coffee?
DoorCountyCoffee.com does a good job with their mail-order business, and their coffee is outstanding. Lots of flavored coffees, but their non-flavored brews are great.
Cook the Book: Lidia's Italy
Something different every time, although in years past the default was lasagna. If it's a weeknight, beef burgundy in the crockpot works well, and if it's a weekend and clement out, some form of smoked barbecue is usually a winner. The most complex or fancy food we tend to serve guests is the dessert...
Cook the Book: The River Cottage Cookbook
We're starting hot peppers (every interesting kind I could find seeds for) and the standard herbs indoors right now. We'll put some in pots to stay indoors, and the rest will go into a planter near the front door.
With 2 young children, we haven't figured out how to keep our actual outdoor garden tended, so it will probably just have a few climbing ornamental vines. (Otherwise, the usual would be tomatoes, carrots, squash, leaf lettuce, and green peppers.)
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
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Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I prefer the BBQ that my family members cook the best, but I am open to trying recommended BBQ restaurants, too.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I like my own ribs, slow-grilled, with some chew left to them.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Corky's in Memphis garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
my husband's BBQ is the best I have ever tasted! we call it smoaks BBQ!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Went to Memphis and had some Corky's BBQ! Dry rub, at that! Yum!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
There was a little hole in the wall bbq in Fort Myers, Florida which we visited every spring when I was young. Nobody has ever even come close to their bbq magic.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
The best barbecue I've ever eaten was at my friend's house.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
The best BBQ I have had was at a place here in Dallas at Hillcrest & Northwest Hwy. I had dry rubbed ribs and they were phenominal!!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
They have good BBQ at a place called Shylers.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Honestly the best BBQ I've ever had was my Dads! Yummy!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I can't say that I have had any really good BBQ, as I have never been to the states that proclain to have the best.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Angel's BBQ in Savannah, GA, they have great sides too.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I love The Pit in Raleigh (where I live) and when I go to Nashville, TN this coming weekend I am going to try Jack's on Broadway!!!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
My best BBQ was roasted pig on a spit!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Sweet Baby Ray's ribs at a state fair :)
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Best BBQ I ever had was in Houston Texas and it was served inside a baked potato
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
Chubby's BBQ in Hackensack NJ is the #1 BBQ, but I also like Gates in Kansas City.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I had Carolina BBQ at my friend's house once... SO GOOD
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
my mom's bbq pork sandwiches
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
There is an amazing BBQ joint in town that has the most massive ribs ever and is amazingly delicious! Thanks for the opportunity to win :)
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
My mom's. She makes awesome ribs!
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
My own ribs and brisket
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I went to a restaurant called Famous Daves here in Minnesota. They have good bbq and you can buy their sauces in the supermarket, which I do all the time.
Cook the Book: 'Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book'
I was at a company plant in Thomasville, GA years ago, and we had a working lunch planned because we had so much to do. The folks at the plant brought in barbeque so good that we didn't get any work done over lunch, we just talked food.
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I live in MN and have kids, so the best I've had has come out of my own smoker. Still a long way to go, though.