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Boring hamburgers into exciting _________?
Last night we made some uninspired burgers and there are two left. I thought maybe they'd make OK Sloppy Joe's, or turn into chili, or maybe tacos... but maybe there's something better to be done. Or some suggestions on how to do any of the above. What do you think? Worse comes to worst, we'll just have boring hamburgers again and be done with it. Whatchoo got?
Ideas for using duck prosciutto?
I have a Macaroni & Cheese cookbook with a recipe for M&C with duck prosciutto. I've never found the ingredient, so I haven't tried it out, but that would be the first thing on my mind if I encountered the stuff!
Fantastic Poblano Peppers....Recipes Other Than Chile Rellenos???
I'm glad you love it! The one time I have had this dish, I found it too sweet. But I should try again!
Fantastic Poblano Peppers....Recipes Other Than Chile Rellenos???
http://www.themijachronicles.com/2010/08/how-to-make-a-proper-chile-en-nogada/
This is a thorough and excellent explanation of the dish.
Happy Robbins? Happy Robin's?
Thank you so much, ren hoek! I'm glad I checked back. Those sound like terrific places, and I wish I'd been to both.
Must Haves for Newly Kosher Kitchen
Thanks, everyone! I do love cooking, and this is all good advice.
Must Haves for Newly Kosher Kitchen
Hi there. I'm getting married in August and my fiance wants to keep a kosher house. He doesn't cook much, so it doesn't represent much of a transition for him. I cook a lot, however, and the prospect is daunting to me. Happily, we're probably about to be given a lot of kitchen stuff in the immediate future...
In any case, I'm trying to figure out what I should be looking for, in order to keep an organized and efficient kitchen-space, while at the same time respecting the needs of kashrut. I also want to be considerate in our registry and not look like we're out of control registry maniacs.
So, if you were building a kitchen arsenal from scratch, given these parameters, what would you not want to live without?
Stuffed red cabbage- am I insane?
Thanks so much! As it turns out, we ended up with a radicchio instead this week, but I will do this next time a red cabbage graces my fridge.
Stuffed red cabbage- am I insane?
lucyis: Un-stuffed sounds like the way to go. Do you have a specific recipe for the meatballs and sauce? This is my first attempt at the dish (stuffed or otherwise.) Thanks!
Stuffed red cabbage- am I insane?
I have a red cabbage on the way and a hankering for old world fare. Would it be wrong, bad, and less than tasty to make an Eastern-European-style stuffed cabbage with a red head?
Stalking Ho Fun in Queens
Thanks, lwong! I live west of there, so I guess I walked the wrong way. None of the smaller shops seem to have Ho Fun in obvious places. Next time I will ask.
Stalking Ho Fun in Queens
I hope that title doesn't get me pitched from here; I'm only looking for noodles! I have two gorgeous bunches of Chinese broccoli (Gail Lan, Guy Lon, Kai Lan, what have you) from my CSA, a terrific Pad See Ew recipe (www.thaitable.com/Thai/recipes/Pad_See_Ew.htm)
AND NO NOODLES.
Two trips today (11am and 4pm) to Pacific Supermarket on 75th and Broadway (my usual Ho Fun purveyor) yielded nothing.
"Later," I was told the first time.
"We're all out," the second.
Where else can I find my wide, flat, rice noodles? I'm hungry!
Guacamole Timetable
Thanks again!
I ended up making it flawlessly green, and it's great (although runnier than I'd like.) I'm going back for another plateful soon.
Which cheese for pulled pork quesadilla
Seconding Oaxaca. It melts very nicely (better, IMHO than Jack) and tastes great.
Guacamole Timetable
Awesomely fast reply, thank you. Since we're talking about layers... do you have a preferred order? I think guacamole on the bottom is a smart move to avoid discoloration, but what ends up on top?
Guacamole Timetable
If I make a 7-layer dip tonight, will my green guac be brown yuck by lunchtime tomorrow?
coals -great micro brews in, Morris Park?!
OMG the burger, the burger, the burger, the burger.
Did I mention the burger??
Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Muffins/Bread
I had terrific luck with this recipe from Epicurious:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/CHOCOLATE-CHIP-ZUCCHINI-CAKE-106915
It's not green at all, but definitely more on the bread side of cake, if that makes any sense. Not overpoweringly sweet, and very moist. I was going to make cupcakes, but got lazy and made two small breads instead.
ratatouille --
A terrific crepe place here in New York serves their ratatouille under a goat cheese potato cake and with a poached egg on top. I pared that down a bit to roasted potato slices/wedges, a poached egg, and dollops of goat cheese here and there. It's a very satisfying single bowl meal.
Happy Robbins? Happy Robin's?
Thanks so much for the backround, bobbyrab! I haven't been able to find anything about this place, and your info is great. I really appreciate it.
Happy Robbins? Happy Robin's?
I've been talking to a coworker about a place he loved as a kid in Bayside, Queens, called Happy Robbins (or Happy Robin's, Happy Robbins', or some other variation) but I haven't been able to find any further information about it. Does anyone remember HR (and what it was actually called) and can you tell me about it?
Thanks!
What is the best tacos in queens? [Moved from The Best board]
The taco truck at 40th st and Queens blvd is my vote. Or one of them anyway. There's something special about these particular tacos. I'd pretty much never order pollo at any of the other trucks, but his is FLAVORFUL! Wow! Maybe I'll stop by tonight!
Chicken and Waffles in Brooklyn?
Little House on Clinton (150 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn) had excellent chicken & waffles when I was there a few months ago. It's small and doesn't look like much, but I cleaned my plate and almost ate it.
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Little House
150 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
leftover brisket bolognese, with no one to stop me
Graaggh... sorry. I just got drool all over my keyboard.
Braulio and Familia in Woodside and TJ's Asian Bistro in Sunnyside
I've really enjoyed TJ's quite a bit every time I've eaten there. Unfortunately my patronage alone isn't going to keep them in business. Them, or anyone else, I guess.
The fish has been consistently far fresher and more delicious than anywhere within walking distance, and the staff is genuine and sweet. They goof some stuff up, but I have never had a bad experience.
Fun and good food at robin-egg blue Cantonese place in Acton
I used to live less than a mile from this place, and there was nothing remotely as wonderful nearby for 20 years. Now visiting my folks seems more appealing!
Stay in business, little restaurant! I'll be there soon!
Monte Bianco... nut switch?
I guess you're right!
But chocolate covered chopped nuts sounds pretty good to me!
Monte Bianco... nut switch?
So you're on mom's side, huh?
Well, thank you. You are probably correct, and that's fine. So much for experimentation!
Thanks though!
