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The House Special Banh Mi sandwich at your best local Vietnamese deli (in our case in Las Vegas it is Pho Thanh Huong).
This is a sandwich that utilizes the the best techniques of French charcuterie like country pate and cured pork roll, and marries that with the influences of Vietnamese cuisine. Underneath a crispy crust lies the core philosophy of Southeast Asian cooking and its concepts of the "five flavors" - sweet and sour with the pickled veggies, salty from the soy sauce and mayo base, spicy from sliced peppers, and bitter from fresh cilantro. Executed properly, these five flavors are a taste sensation that can be a revelation to a Western palate, and a perfect introduction to an unfamiliar cuisine for many.
Not just a sandwich, this one can open your mind.

scotdc at 5:05AM on 10/14/11

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'The Mozza Cookbook'

Italian meals are about family, so for birthdays we gather the whole family at the best Italian red-sauce joint around. That's what's memorable, not necessarily the food.

scotdc at 4:19AM on 10/11/11

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Giveaway: Enter to Win This Panasonic Breadmaker

Thin and crispy crusted sandwich rolls like Vietnamese or New Orleans.

scotdc at 5:08AM on 09/01/11

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Salad as a Meal'

Do they get any better than the classics? I love a great chef's salad loaded the highest quality ingredients: slivers of a great Gruyere and Canadian cheddar. Add hearty chunks of roasted turkey breast and baked Smithfield ham. But most important is a homemade ranch or green goddess dressing.

scotdc at 12:59PM on 07/25/11

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Cook the Book: 'The Japanese Grill'

My gas BBQ grill blew up in my face a couple of weeks ago, sending me to the hospital ICU unit. There is nothing quite so scary as a 5 foot wall of fire rushing toward your face, and nothing nearly as painful as treating serious burns.
As I sit here wrapped in bandages, I want to remind everyone to PLEASE take extreme care if you're using gas for your grill. There is a beast in your back yard and it will kill you if it can.

scotdc at 12:01PM on 06/30/11

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Goodbye, Dumpling

Anyone who has ever lost a beloved pet knows this moment as one of the great heartbreaks in life.

I am so sorry for your loss. Do your best to pick up and carry on, God knows it isn't easy.

scotdc at 4:47AM on 06/11/11

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Father's Day Book Giveaway: 'Eat Like a Man: The Only Cookbook a Man Will Ever Need'

The only time my father went near a stove was with a plate in his hand. Every once in a while he would venture out to the back yard grill and grill up some overcooked steak, which he would invariably check for doneness by cutting the steak open and peeking inside.

Maybe that's why I'm into cooking....

scotdc at 5:08AM on 06/04/11

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Hamburger America' by George Motz

I'd have to opt for the East Coast. Believe it or not, I've never been to white castle! Rumor has it there's some damn fine sliders and other burgers lurking around New York.

scotdc at 9:53AM on 05/30/11

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Roadfood'

Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles. Road food for me because I live 400 miles away.

scotdc at 4:49AM on 05/28/11

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AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

When A Hamburger Today website became an every day visit for me a couple of years ago. I knew I was not alone!

scotdc at 5:14AM on 05/27/11

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

Pastrami on top of a burger is sheer genius, and transport yourself to heaven by adding AHT's In-n-Out sauce clone.

scotdc at 3:18AM on 05/19/11

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

The is only one King of Burgers... The Kingburger at Fatburger. 1/2 pound of nicely seared meat with extra cheese, onion, lettuce, mayo, mustard and pickles.

The only burger I would go out of my way for.

scotdc at 4:15AM on 05/12/11

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

It's a Burger 'n' Cheese World

scotdc at 3:55AM on 05/05/11

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

I get off work just in time to catch the game at home. XL plasma TV, traditional English "snake bites" (1/2 beer, 1/2 hard cider) and cheeseburgers on the grill!

scotdc at 5:13AM on 02/01/11

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Iceberg Wedge with Warm Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing

Where is all the love for Iceberg, the crunchiest of all lettuce heads?

What, you want spring greens on your tacos? Wimpy Romaine on your BLT? Arugula in your Halushki?

Like cheese, different applications require different types. Iceberg has a fine place in the line-up of lettuce and the wedge salad is one of them. And yes, blue cheese dressing is ALL about the FAT! Hell yes, add bacon!

This is not a spring green salad with a low-fat vinegar dressing. This is what goes with a perfectly seared steak, prime rib, or a sandwich made from either.

The iceberg is here to contribute that crunch factor while the bacon and blue cheese provide the key components of flavor. If you're not about bacon and blue cheese, don't hate.... skip it!

As for the recipe... great. If you want it a little thinner, add more FAT! Milk or cream make a wonderful thinning agent.

scotdc at 5:28PM on 01/13/11