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Cook the Book: 'Eat Me: The Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin'
I came up with a couple of unique breakfast items
Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'
I think it would depend on the competition, but an opening dish for Top Chef might be pan seared grouper on a white bean puree with braised leeks.
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5 Apple Brandy Cocktails from The PDT Cocktail Book
2oz Laird's Applejack
.5oz Cruzan Blackstrap Rum
.5oz sweet vermouth (Rossi)
.25oz Spiced Apple Syrup - maybe just a bit more but .5 oz is too much
dash of Angostura
Cook the Book: 'Eat Me: The Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin'
I came up with a couple of unique breakfast items
Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'
I think it would depend on the competition, but an opening dish for Top Chef might be pan seared grouper on a white bean puree with braised leeks.
Marco Pierre White to Host New NBC Restaureality Show
I can not begin to tell you how much THAT couple irritated me on LRS. I wanted to reach trough the screen and throttle the little Florida girl. When the US is represented as such, one can understand why folks in other countries have an unkind opinion.
More to point on "The Chopping Block", it id definitely Last Restaurant Standing, though it sounds a tad different if there are only two restaurants and not eight. I am sure I will watch.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
hangar steak with bone marrow bordelaise and twice cooked fries with my wife and kids
Cook the Book: 'Think Like a Chef'
i am the king of an all day (or more) braise, but lately, I have jumped on the sous vide bandwagon
Cook the Book: 'Crescent City Cooking'
well said edina. Bayona is consistently in my top 5 for my home town. Not to mention, it is nice to know that she is actually in the kitchen most nights - eventhough she is involved in other ventures around town.
I do love me an oyster po-boy, but Chef Spicer's duck sandwich does not suck.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Elements of Cooking'
LOVE!
But for practical purposes, salt and heat. Knowing how to salt/season your food is half the battle the other half is is know you equipment and know when your food is done.
Cook the Book: 'Beyond Nose to Tail' Contest
sweetbreads, tongue tacos, chicken livers, hog's head cheese, boudain noir, FOIE FOIE FOIE
22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life
Not knocking the one's you have listed, but roast beef po' boys are a religion here in the big easy and everyone has an opinion. Parkway is good, but i will bet you would get 10 different answers from 100 people around town. I do not think there is a local who would say "Mother's" however. For me, it is Parasol's in the Irish Channel.
I will give yo Bozo's though. There are other places around town that are just as good, Cassemento's, Crabby Jack's, etc but I do not think you would get into a fist fight about it.
Mario Unclogged: Pesto Pantesco
Mario, such language.
I have made pestos with other herbs (though never fennel fronds) but I have not added the tomatoes to the puree before. That sounds fantastic.
We planted cinnamon basil this year and used it in conjunction with toasted pecans for a variation on pesto Genovese that worked pretty well.
Did Leah Chase Do the Right Thing? Cast Your Vote Here!
First, let me say I am in no way, shape, or form a Bush fan, nor am I a screaming liberal who thinks the government needs to hand out everything to the people. Ok, got that out of the way....
I applaud Leah Chase. Her story is one of many here in the big easy. Yes we still need help. No the White house has not provided as it should have. That still does not mean that we should change who WE are. New Orleanians are nothing if we are not gracious and hospitable. New Orleans is about the people and the character of the city. Katrina and it's aftermath will not define us.
Cook the Book: 'Baking, From My Home to Yours'
Italian macaroons ("amaretto") NOT the coconut ones
Serious Sandwiches: Kelly's Roast Beef
I could not agree more and said so in a comment on the Summer Shack entry. I order a large sauce mayo cheese.
My wife swears by Nick's in Beverly but she is obviously crazy... she married me.
Cook the Book: 'The Young Man and the Sea'
nothing beats steamed mussels (any flavored broth) and pomme frittes.
Serious Sandwiches: Crabby Jack's Duck Po'Boy
There may not be a finer poor boy in the city. (And yes, I say poor boy b/c that is what it was when the Martin brothers served them to the striking streetcar drivers in 1929) There are some good back ups around though. The paneed rabbit with creole mustard served right there at Crabby Jack's is one.
Of course, many will debate who has the best roast beef in town, but I like Parasol's in the Irish Channel. I am not claiming it is the best, but it is certainly up there.
Which Plain Potato Chip Rules? What's Your Favorite?
Emeril aside, Zapp's are fantastic. I like Cape Codd and Ms. Vickie's chips but the Zapp brand does it a bit better ... a little thicker and crunchier. Their flavored chips are even better.
Octopus Ice Cream: Now With More Suckers!
That may be the funniest this I have seen all week. Look out Bourdain, your days may be numbered.
Cook the Book Giveaway: 'Pork & Sons'
Much like the others commenting here, I feel like everything is better with bacon. However, being a good southern boy, my favorite pork dishes are usually some form of bar-b-que. My dad's baby backs with a simply butter and apple jelly glaze or my own pulled smoked shoulder. I like my pulled pork sandwich with my spicy-sweet vinegar sauce and homemade slaw on it. Incidentally, my I put bacon in my coleslaw - no lie.
Cook the Book: 'The Summer Shack Cookbook' Giveaway
I am a New Orleanian who lived outside of Boston for 6 years and when I think of shore food, I can not help but think of Kelly's on the beach in Revere MA. I have had a lobster roll at the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport and they are good, but there is just something about Kelly's. They make a great lobster roll and the beef is fantastic.
I grew up on Roast beef PoBoys but I do love the roast beef joints in New England - rare beef and sauce on a bun. Kelly's is the best. Though I am sure that will spark controversy if only with my wife. Some how even the ginger ale taste better at Kelly's. It is definitely what I think of when someone mentions shore food.
P.S. intheyearofthepig, Uglesich's is closed maybe forever, but not because of Katrina. They actually closed before the storm. Anthony wanted to retire and the next generation did not want to take over. However, Anthony and Gail are rumored to be bored with retirement so ...
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2oz Laird's Applejack
.5oz Cruzan Blackstrap Rum
.5oz sweet vermouth (Rossi)
.25oz Spiced Apple Syrup - maybe just a bit more but .5 oz is too much
dash of Angostura