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Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
My Dad dancing around the kitchen with the annual (raw) Thanksgiving Turkey, doing his "Super Turkey!" impersonation.
Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
The bruchetta at a local Italian restaurant has a twist...SOME spice/herb in there just makes it delectable! I'll have to ask what it is the next time; usually we're too busy fighting over the last piece.
Cook the Book: 'Beyond the Great Wall'
My favorite remote travel adventure to date was the frightening but ultimately satisfying climb in a small RV up the Stelvio Pass in Italy. The hairpin turns would be scary on foot, much less in a large vehicle. The worst was when a full-sized tour bus had to pass us...we literally all stood on the far side of the RV in hopes of expanding the mere-inches gap between us.
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Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
When I figured out how to get my thick burgers cooked inside yet not charred outside...took quite a while.
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
My Dad dancing around the kitchen with the annual (raw) Thanksgiving Turkey, doing his "Super Turkey!" impersonation.
Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
The bruchetta at a local Italian restaurant has a twist...SOME spice/herb in there just makes it delectable! I'll have to ask what it is the next time; usually we're too busy fighting over the last piece.
Cook the Book: 'Beyond the Great Wall'
My favorite remote travel adventure to date was the frightening but ultimately satisfying climb in a small RV up the Stelvio Pass in Italy. The hairpin turns would be scary on foot, much less in a large vehicle. The worst was when a full-sized tour bus had to pass us...we literally all stood on the far side of the RV in hopes of expanding the mere-inches gap between us.
Cook the Book: 'Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating'
Keeping it simple inspires me...every meal doesn't have to be a big production.
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
Banana bread is my favorite so far.
Cook the Book: 'Almost Meatless'
My MIL makes some mean veggie Indian dishes. A favorite is idli.
Cook the Book: 'Osteria'
Wintertime comfort food means something brewing in the crockpot for hours, like a hearty soup, chili, or roast beef with potatoes and carrots.
Cook the Book: 'The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook'
Hummus is a real treat, as are gyros and greek salad.
Cook the Book: Jamie at Home
Squash soup is my favorite wintertime dish.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Swiss cheese, a spicy mustard, and lettuce.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates
Chocolate volcano...mmm!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
Thin-sliced salmon on crisp crackers/toast rounds.
Cook the Book: Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook
The first time I made the entire Thanksgiving meal myself.
Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'
Pasta, preferably with Vodka sauce and garlic bread.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box
The first time I had BBQ pork ribs...oh my! Yum!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
A nice, almost moist bread, preferably multi-grain, swiss cheese, lettuce, and spicy mustard. Great, now I'm hungry...
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage
Since we're not in the South, the best local place is Jack's Firehouse in Philly.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters
Thin-sliced salmon on rounds crisps of toast.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box
Mmm, the first time Mom got a honey, spiral-sliced ham for Easter, instead of one in a can (blech). Heavenly!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham
Swiss cheese, lettuce and a spicy mustard.
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything, Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition'
The no-knead bread recipe brought me into baking breads; I'd avoided it as a hassle before then.
Cook the Book: 'Simple Italian Snacks'
Sweet and sour meatballs. They are very popular!
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Wine Snob's Dictionary'
Anything that does not sound logical, like "legs" and "chewy", or appetizing, like "wet dog", cracks me up.
Cook the Book: 'Second Helpings of Roast Chicken'
I use a lot of eggs, garlic, and apples. They never get a chance to go bad. But many times I find myself tossing bottles of marinade; some new-looking concoction that we try once and decide we don't really like THAT much, but I can't throw the bottle away.
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
French bread!!! YUM!
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
Multi grain bread! This looks like a great cookbook!!!
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
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Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
I'll be honest and say I don't have a success story yet!
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
Cooking on the new grill for the family for the first time and everyone loving the result -- a classic memory!
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
Lighting it without having my eyebrows singed off? Another success is the foil pockets I make with salmon and veggies. Yum!
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
just getting the charcoal lit is a success for me! haha
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
Last Fourth of July I grilled bratwurst, ribeyes and chicken for our team. Everything turned out great. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
The first time I made cedar plank salmon was a great success, everyone loved it!
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
made a grilled pizza on my grill. Very tasty!
Cook the Book: 'Serious Barbecue' by Adam Perry Lang
My greatest grilling success was a get-together my family had for July 4th using my shiny new grill. We had a blast!
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
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Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
I don't know if one would consider this food, but I remember having snow blocks drizzled with warm maple syrup. Yum!
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
My fondest childhood memory is the burgers my grandpa used to cook. He was a cook on the iron ore boats back in the day and he made one mean burger. Delicious.
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
I used to love when my mom made me macaroni and hot dogs for lunch! :)
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
Mom's making pancakes on Saturday morning.
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
My fondest childhood food memory is eating hot pot with my family.
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
My Nana's grilled cheese sandwiches and coconut candy. Love the memories.
Cook the Book: 'Real Cajun'
My fondest memory is all the delicious pies and cakes my mom used to cook at Christmas. She baked coconut cakes, banana cakes, apple cakes, black walnut cakes, etc. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
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Cook the Book: 'Beyond the Great Wall'
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Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
I buy a frozen pizza and top with assorted leftovers-baked beans, tuna salad, onions, etc.
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Cook the Book: 'Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating'
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Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'
Lasagna with shredded carrots on top!
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When I figured out how to get my thick burgers cooked inside yet not charred outside...took quite a while.