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Lamb shank conversion advice ?? (before 11pm tonight??)

Found the shanks I was looking for at Fairway and they turned out great - This is the recipe I used

www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Braised-Lamb-Shanks-with-Rosemary-3123

Stayed pretty true to it other than cutting down on the wine since many of the commenters mentioned there was too much liquid left at the end. Served it over creamy polenta and it was definitely a hit. thanks for the help!

mookie at 10:41AM on 09/30/11

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New York Surprise Dinner - Need some help

second the kin shop vote for amazing thai. good scene but rather laid back, small place

for a pricey but truly unique dinner send them to one of the sushi of gari restaurants. I've had an omakase dinner there and it was the best sushi I've ever had and unlike any other experience I had. Honestly amazing

mookie at 10:46AM on 09/28/11

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Lamb shank conversion advice ?? (before 11pm tonight??)

Thanks guys - this was helpful. I decided that I'm going to make time to head to Fairway today to see what they have and choose from whatever is available there. Will be deferring to foreshank if that's all they have - I have plenty of time fro the braise so I think that sounds like it would be great! Will report back when dinner is done

mookie at 9:27AM on 09/28/11

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26th birthday recommendations

Do the suckling pig dinner at the Breslin - it was amazing and the only way you can get a reservation there

mookie at 2:19PM on 03/25/11

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College Care Package - what reheats well in microwave?

Last time I sent her back with homemade bread , she made it out of the lounge with little more than crumbs left, so I think I will definitely be making a loaf!

Yes, small fridge but only looking to give her a couple of portions.

Love the strata idea! The smitten kitchen spinach strata is to die for. Thinking that or slow cooker short ribs over brown rice...

Thanks Everyone!

mookie at 1:51PM on 03/22/11

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NYC Bar for Bookclub??

Definitely in manhattan - we have a couple of Jersey City and Connecticut girls so we're trying to find a place that is somewhat convenient to the path and to grand central. not easy! We'll be 6 - 8, but these are definitely a good place to start. Thanks!

mookie at 10:48AM on 03/16/11

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Thanksgiving Themed Sushi Competition - Help?

These are great - thanks everyone! Definitely planning on using some turkey skin and LOVE the turkey tempura roll idea. I think we'll have both sushi rice prepared for us and whatever else we want to use as a replacement in our rolls - the stuffing idea has come up several times. Will be taking lots of pictures of the results!

mookie at 10:30AM on 11/11/10

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Cook the Book: Coffee Cake with Espresso Glaze and Cardamom Crumble

I don't have a bundt pan - assuming a loaf pan will work given the picture is in loaf form?

mookie at 5:58PM on 09/16/10

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What to serve with shakshuka?

I understand it's a one dish meal, I just have a compulsion to have brunch tables filled with a plethora of options. The jalapenos I have at home have some pretty good heat right now so I'm going to taste as I go. Thanks-!!

mookie at 4:19PM on 08/27/10

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What to serve with shakshuka?

ooooh, great idea on a yogurt sauce - will definitely include as a side for the bread. Thanks!

mookie at 6:24PM on 08/26/10

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Dinner, Wed. 8/25: What's on your menu tonight?

Leftovers for me as well - some turkey "taco" meat - turkey with scallions fresh corn, gorgeous tomatoes with jalapenos and taco seasoning that I mixed up. However, some of your dinners are making me envious! Would love to know how the gnudi turns out - good luck!

mookie at 6:40PM on 08/25/10

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Have Wasabi Root - now what?!

oh man ... all great suggestions! Loving the idea of some noodles (I happen to have some udon on hand) and the boiled shrimp + avo sounds delish. (my only issue with tuna tartar is that I know I won't realistically buy sushi grade tuna, but would love it!)

mookie at 5:27PM on 04/01/10

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Serious Beer: California IPA

LOVE Lagunitas! Discovered it while in CA actually ... definitely have a hankering for one now with the weather in NYC today

mookie at 2:19PM on 04/01/10

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Grilled Cheese ideas please!

I love white bread as a "treat" or sourdough grills up well, good real unsalted butter (margarine need not apply), sharp cheddar and something with a little more bit like hot sopressata instead of ham or bacon. Totally drooling, argh!

Another fave is fontina with pesto and tomato (in the summer) but light on the pesto - I find restaurants generally slather it on so thick that all you taste is pesto.

mookie at 5:40PM on 03/29/10

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The Food Lab: Fresh Ricotta in Five Minutes or Less

I love me a Gilmore girls marathon ... but not so much standing over a simmering pot of milk

I tried reading through the comments to see if you answered this, but there was 1 million so I gave up. hope this isn't a repeat! Can you let me know exactly what brand / type of milk you used for this?

I tried once before with some fancy non-ultra pasteurized organic milk from whole foods, and it just didn't come out that well. Plus, it was expensive! Would love to try again ...

mookie at 3:55PM on 03/22/10

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Chopped, Dressed, Do-Ahead Salads... Something Fabulous, Please!

I made this kale slaw for a group and it went over very well
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/kale-slaw-with-peanut-dressing

Also - LOVE celeriac and apple salad - throw in some walnuts or pecans and use a light honey-mustardy dressing. A bit out of season at the moment, but it's fun watching people try to figure out what they are eating .

mookie at 3:40PM on 03/12/10

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Casual lunch near NYU Med. Center?

Go to penelope! Love that place on 30th & Lex - depending on what time you're there (if it's the lunch rush or not) they are usually pretty accommodating.

mookie at 2:41PM on 03/09/10

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What to cook when you are exhausted?

I've been doing "quesadillas" on whole wheat tortillas with vegeterian refried black beans, pre shredded cheese most often, whatever leftover protein is in the fridge (non if there is none) and some steamed (read: microwaved) spinach for "health". I usually sprinkle some chipotle powder on top for added depth and heat. It's filling and satifsying and really takes no effort.

mookie at 2:30PM on 03/09/10

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Old browser support gone?

Ditto, here. So upset .... PLEASE FIX THIS!!!! If I had a choice, I would have gotten rid of IE6 ages ago, but I don't :(

mookie at 1:27PM on 03/01/10

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McDonald's Sweet Chili Sauce for Chicken McNuggets: How Does It Taste?

Spent a semester abroad in Australia where the default dip for wedges (read: deep fried potatoes) was sweet chili sauce and sour cream. It was delicious but needless to say, I gained a few lbs while there!

mookie at 9:35AM on 02/19/10

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No school tonight!! Instead I can cook-what's for dinner 2/16?

I have some ground sirloin that is in a use it or lose it situation, so tonight will be taco night. Spinach salad on the side and leftover coffee ice cream for dessert. mmmmmmm

mookie at 5:10PM on 02/16/10

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winter stew suggestions?

You can make a bastardized version of caldo verde
Saute onions, add stock & chopped potatoes. simmer until cooked through - I usually mash them up at this point to thicken the soup or stick my immersion blender in, add a LOT of chopped up kale and cook 5 minutes and then put in dried chorizo and cook another 5 minutes. Delicious, hearty, healthy! (or so I tell myself)

mookie at 5:07PM on 02/16/10

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