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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
mini brownies. or mini pecan pie bites.
Federal Minimum Wage Goes Up Today
Minimum wage in Washington state is the highest, at $8.55. It's a struggle on restaurants, as I know first hand...today our restaurant employs only 8, whereas last year we had 15.
Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'
mm peach cobbler after a barbecue of rib eyes, grilled red peppers, chicken skewers, roasted garlic, and fresh salad greens from my garden.
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T-day Menu Challenge: Give Me a Timeline!
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spaghetti with chicken and sun dried tomatoes
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T-day Menu Challenge: Give Me a Timeline!
This is wonderful!! I think I can put together a good schedule for cooking and just pray that everything goes according to plan and nothing surprises me. Thank you all for your help and advice! =]
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
mini brownies. or mini pecan pie bites.
Federal Minimum Wage Goes Up Today
Minimum wage in Washington state is the highest, at $8.55. It's a struggle on restaurants, as I know first hand...today our restaurant employs only 8, whereas last year we had 15.
Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'
mm peach cobbler after a barbecue of rib eyes, grilled red peppers, chicken skewers, roasted garlic, and fresh salad greens from my garden.
I eat ______ out of the tin/jar/bottle...
only and absolutely, nutella
The Joys of Unnaturally Flavored Sodas
vimto. you've probably never heard of it, it's found commonly in south asia and the middle east. I can't even describe the flavor...cherry? overwhelmingly sweet but amazing. wow.
Pastoral Orcas Island Offers Rich Farm-to-Table Options
Orcas Island is one of my absolute favorite places ever, I'm so glad to see a piece on it here! thanks :)
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
ooh this is difficult. i'd have to say this burger at my family's restaurant, Boondockers. it's got cilantro, pepperjack cheese, and garlic chipotle aioli on a burger patty with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes on a kaiser roll. mmmmmm.
California Eatin': Dutch Crunch in the Bay Area
Ike's place in the mission. yummmmmmm.
Threadless T-Shirt Giveaway: Lemon Aid
lemons, sugar, water, and lavender. oh, heaven.
Cook the Book: 'Seven Fires'
Empanadas filled with chicken and tomatoes. mmm.
Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'
Anything south american. It's so unique and i have no idea how to do it!
'The Next Food Network Star' Season 5 Premiere
Something about Jeffrey that I love.
recipe for raspberry chipotle sauce
A few weeks ago we made a cherry-chipotle barbeque sauce to go over chicken, and it was amazing! I'm sure you could just subtsitute raspberries for cherries, maybe strain the mix to get rid of the seeds, and then sub raspberry preserves instead of cherry and it would be just as fantastic. Here is the recipe:
Makes 8 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 2 3/4 hours (including 2 hours marinating time)
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped (see Tips)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup cherry preserves
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (see Note), or more to taste
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1. Stir cherries, broth, preserves, ketchup, vinegar, chipotle peppers, thyme and allspice in a small deep bowl. Transfer to a shallow nonreactive dish (see Note) large enough to hold chicken. Add chicken and turn to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat grill to high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Remove the chicken from the marinade. Transfer the marinade to a medium skillet.
3. Bring the marinade to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by about half, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, reduce the grill heat to medium and grill the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 9 minutes per side. Let the chicken cool slightly; serve with the sauce.
wisdom teeth out this morning: food suggestions?
wow, thanks everyone! yesterday was pretty bad, I could only down a Mango smoothie my mom bought me from Trader Joes, but today only half of my face is still horribly swollen so I think I'll be able to take some of your suggestions! thanks a bunch, it's so great knowing there's a whole online community here to support you. =)
Seafood in San Francisco - specifically halibut
I've been told that Farallon in Union Square is excellent, and they do serve Pacific coastal cuisine (but it's a little out of my student budget). For more Italian style seafood, try Pesce, which is excellent also. Plouf in the Financial District is also an interesting one, with a more modern French twist on seafood. But of course if you want another classic Italian seafood restaurant, the first time I came to San Francisco we went to Alioto's on the wharf, which is always a good choice.
God, I just got home from SF for the summer and now I'm missing the dining already!
Cook the Book: Green Goddess Dressing
I recently stayed at the Palace Hotel, and had no idea that the Green Goddess dressing originated there! how fantastic.
In Videos: The Unofficial Trader Joe's Commercial
Caroliiine, it is the one in San Francisco on Masonic!
I was watching it, just liking the video, and then I saw that it was the TJ's that I visit regularly from my school (the University of San Francisco)...and that made me just love it. Oh Trader Joes, how I love thee and your quirkiness.
Must-Go Places in San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle
Just moved to SF for college, and we've been exploring the city in search of good, cheap food. Our finds:
-For really good, inexpensive Indian/Pakistani food, check out Shalimar on Polk.
-Obviously North Beach has the best Italian, and for really gooey, amazing pizza, check out North Beach Pizza on Grant.
-Really good pizza on the outskirts of the Tenderloin: Supremo Pizza on O'Farrell.
-For really amazing truffle chocolates, hot chocolate, etc, Coco-luxe Confections on Haight is spectacular.
-Squat and Gobble on Haight serves amaaazing crepes but also breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, etc. We go to S & G probably twice a month at least.
Apples: Take 'Em or Leave 'Em?
As a Washington state native, apples are my life. Best kind: Golden Delicious, by far.
Serious Cheese: Pairing Cheese and Honey
I just took a trip to my local Trader Joes where I tasted a sample of their honey goat cheese--absolutely delicious! And I'm not a goat cheese fan either but, hey, pair it with something sweet like honey and it's suddenly spectacular on a vegetable cracker.
Served: Cooks, Inspiration, and Giant Zucchini on Orcas Island
Ahh, Orcas...it's a gorgeous place. Small town island life combined with gorgeous views, fresh food, and really friendly people. Excellent.
Yucky foods of the past
Definitely used to hate salad. And spinach especially. But salad in general.
I've also never liked seafood, and still don't to this day.
Sauces: All I want is a good remoulade recipe
I've also been looking for a good remoulade recipe--will you post the best out of all these, if you end up trying more than a couple? That would be awesome.
T-day Menu Challenge: Give Me a Timeline!
salpico, yes! In my personal handwritten cookbook, I've got menus, timelines and checklists going back to 1970, the year I got married. You'd think after all this experience, I'd be able to do Thanksgiving blindfolded and one-handed. We've had many meals when no one's noticed for 20 minutes that the sweet potatoes are still in the oven, the rolls haven't been put into the breadbasket, the salad's still in the fridge, the Jello hasn't been unmolded, etc.
T-day Menu Challenge: Give Me a Timeline!
A written checklist is helpful, and this starts with a shopping list. Print out all your recipes beforehand, and make one list of everything that you need to buy.
One oven is a common problem that I share, so I prep/assemble as much beforehand as possible. The homeade cranberry or applesauce is made a couple days in advance. The sweet potatoes can be roasted or parboiled up to a day in advance. Likewise, the pumpkin, or other, custard pies.
The stuffing/dressing can be assembled the night before and refrigerated, then baked while the turkey rests. Obviously, the salad can be made in advance, and dressed just before serving.
Do the gravy, mashed, and veg on the stovetop while the turkey rests, and while the dressing and sweet potato casseroles heat through.
Have someone assist in putting all the dishes out for service, while you concentrate on carving the turkey at the last minute.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
dark chocolate
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Little mini cherry cream cheese treats! That's what I love!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
My savory bite-sized treat is mini quiche.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Mini chocolate chip cookies are my faborite. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Small brownie squares.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I love craisins!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Bite-sized brownies
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Mini chocolate chip cookies are my favorite.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Chocolate truffles
California Eatin': Dutch Crunch in the Bay Area
Dutch Crunch is the best you can get when it comes to sandwiches. The best place to get a GREAT! sandwich is at Ike's Place on 16th off of Mission (Castro). The best sandwich I've ever had!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I love dark chocolate truffles.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I like mini eclairs!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I like mochi ice cream! Delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I like the mini cheesecakes with fruit toppings. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
although I guess this is actually 2 bites but I love to get creative with deviled eggs-they are a good source of protein and mighty tasty!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
a nice brownie bite
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
My favorite is pecan pie tarts!
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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Tea is my favorite meal so I like all of the bite-sized treats I can fit onto my 3 tiered tea tray! But my favorite are Marks & Spencer's scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. More like 3 bites than one but absolutely delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I love Mexican Wedding cakes aka Russian teacakes- the perfect bite.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I totally love Cream Horns!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I've always loved miniature Italian pastries. Among my favorites ate cannoli and baba oh rum. Wow are they sweet and delicious! (when they are fresh)
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
We like to make small bite size red velvet cake whoopie pies! They are super yummy.
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T-day Menu Challenge: Give Me a Timeline!
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spaghetti with chicken and sun dried tomatoes
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wisdom teeth out this morning: food suggestions?
Posted by tonks442, June 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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About: I'm currently a student at the University of San Francisco (class of 2012), and I love exploring the city in search of good eats!
Favorite foods: I couldn't possibly choose just a few.
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This is wonderful!! I think I can put together a good schedule for cooking and just pray that everything goes according to plan and nothing surprises me. Thank you all for your help and advice! =]