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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife

I would have to say my favorite is a Victorinox Forschner 7 Inch Santoku. It's light, nimble, quick and razor-sharp. It was also very reasonably priced and easy to re-sharpen when needed.

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AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

I know that this is sacrilege, but I will be doing what I have done for every super bowl since I've been born - not watching. But, that doesn't mean I should be excluded from winning these tasty treats. I'm not much of a sports guy; I'll probably end up making a special sunday dinner - burgers sound good ;)

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Cook the Book: 'Appetite for Reduction'

chickpea and spinach stew with potatoes has to be one of my favorites.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

I'm definitely going to make the Acorn Squash Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce - sounds absolutely amazing! I'm always on the lookout for lasagna recipes with bechamel sauces. I find them to be luxurious and a perfect part of a thanksgiving meal.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Korin Knife

I would have to say my favorite is a Victorinox Forschner 7 Inch Santoku. It's light, nimble, quick and razor-sharp. It was also very reasonably priced and easy to re-sharpen when needed.

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

I know that this is sacrilege, but I will be doing what I have done for every super bowl since I've been born - not watching. But, that doesn't mean I should be excluded from winning these tasty treats. I'm not much of a sports guy; I'll probably end up making a special sunday dinner - burgers sound good ;)

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Cook the Book: 'Appetite for Reduction'

chickpea and spinach stew with potatoes has to be one of my favorites.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

I'm definitely going to make the Acorn Squash Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce - sounds absolutely amazing! I'm always on the lookout for lasagna recipes with bechamel sauces. I find them to be luxurious and a perfect part of a thanksgiving meal.

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Street Food in Germany: The Döner Kebap Sandwich

Oh my! That brings back the memories. Used to live in Marburg, DE and loved, loved, loved Doeners. Turgut 2 had by far the best doeners in town, though Ali Khan's could put out a mean one too. Always asked for mine "wahnsinnig scharf" (insanely spicy) and then they'd bring out the secret blend of peppers, herbs and spices that they'd sprinkle liberally on top. Here are my tips for a good doener shop -
1. Look for a place where you can actually see the layers of meat on the kebab - some places use meat mush for lack of a better word that's then shaped into a cone. A proper kebab should be layers of marinated lamb that are smeared with a marinade and then stacked on a giant spit and roasted.
2. Pitas are ok - but fresh baked turkisch fladenbrot (flat bread) is better. Kind of like a giant round foccacia. A wedge is then cut off and toasted in a sandwich press. I think this one is personal preference because I just like the airy, but bready texture of the flatbread over the pita. Plus the press gives it a nice textural contrast.
3. Always look for a place where they cut the meat off the spit with a knife - never an electric shaver or knife. The electric knives get it too thin and the ratio of juicy meaty bits to crunchy exterior suffers.
4. Fresh crispy veg and a good sauce are key as well. These two can really make or break the doener.

Wow - I haven't thought about doener's for years! Anyone know of a good Doener place (not gyro joint) in the US? I gave up looking a few years ago, but was wondering if anyone else has been able to find one? Oh - and for those who want to go one step further - try a lahmacun. It's basically like a thick tortilla or thin pizza crust, smeared with a tomato and minced lamb mixture, topped with the doener meat, veg and sauce and rolled like a burrito. That one's definitely tops in my book as well.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

the expensive cuts are to "easy" for me - for the money you can't beat a chuck tender or hanger steak when prepared correctly. Good value, good flavor

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Best Guess Bouchon Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oh no! my long-standing chocolate chip cookie secret ingredient is out: molasses (it really does give the cookies a nice depth of flavor). I've always used Grandma's Original (unsulphured).

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The Crisper Whisperer: Acorn Squash Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce

Oh my! I know someone that will absolutely die for this. Must make this soon - it looks sooo good.

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