Just booked a dinner reservation... I am overwhelmed by the menu - everything looks amazing. What are the stand-outs? Thanks!

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Sable Kitchen & Bar
505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Thx to all who replied. He had a nice rooftop meal at Pampano. He'll keep the others in mind for his other nights. Thx again. Great suggestions.

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Pampano
209 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017

My husband is at 45th & 2nd overnight. Dining alone. Any recs within walking distance for a nice dinner? Thx.

I have tried several mac and cheese recipes - several very gourmet, but I stopped experimenting once I made this recipe I found on All Recipes - Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese:

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/chucks-...

It takes about 5 minutes to mix together and it is AMAZING. Everyone always requests the recipe.

For Christmas Eve:

Beef Tenderloin Deluxe. (A family tradition - marinated in sherry, butter, soy and mustard)
Sherried Wild Rice with Mushrooms
Mashed Potoatoes

What else should I serve?

Thank you!

Need some budget wine picks for a party that I am co-hosting. Need some good drinkable wine ideas. The less expensive the better since I need to buy about 40 bottles. Red and white. Thank you!

What a great thread!

I have made this so many times in the past few months. SOOO easy, flavorful and delicious. Great panty meal.

Saute 1/2 chopped onion and crushed red pepper flakes in olive oil. Mix in tuna (canned in olive oil), capers and a touch of salt. Add white wine. Simmer for a while. Toss with pasta. (I love it with the lemon pepper pappardelle from TJ) Sprinkle with parsley and pepper.

I came across this recipe, if you want exact measurements, from Simply Recipes.

It comes together in less than 15 minutes. YUM.

Thanks Val. I love tarragon with chicken and looks like a great version. Will make this week!

I have a ton of tarragon in my herb pot that I need to use up. Any creative ideas? Thanks!

Perhaps my comment didn't read correctly. I simply brought it to boil, turned the heat down and then simmered for a few minutes. Figured the seasonings would infuse throughout with this step. Smells great!

Perfect. Thank you, Marge! I am boiling the red wine now to marinate the chicken. I won't be able to marinate overnight, but hopefully a few hours will be okay! This looks delicious.

Does anyone have the BEST recipe for Coq au Vin? I have all the ingredients, just trying to figure out which recipe to use. Thanks!

My first time in Vegas. Going next week. This is our line-up so far:

Wed:
dinner at Bartolotta (the chef used to be our neighbor, so we wanted to eat here)

Thursday:
lunch at Burger Bar,
7:00 LOVE show at the Mirage- any recs for a dinner after the show?

Friday:
lunch at Border Grill, dinner at Bouchon

Saturday:
need lunch ideas
dinner at Bradley Ogden

Thanks!!!

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Bouchon
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Border Grill
3950 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Bradley Ogden
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Has anyone made the Bon Appetit Crack Pie recipe yet? I haven't had a chance to cross-reference the other recipes posted in this thread, but when I saw it in the magazine, I knew that I wanted to make it.

They are chopped and not pickled.

My friend canned some green tomatoes and gave me a jar today. What should I do with them?

Thanks!

I am going to do some batch cooking this week-end for my pregnant friends. I am going to make lasagna and don't know what the general guidelines would be for doubling or tripling the sauce and cheese mixtures? I'd love to do the sauce in one huge stockpot, but don't know if the spices need to be altered. Here is the recipe. Any advice would be appreciated.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/20...

Also, I am going to make several batches of cookie dough to freeze. Can I multiply the recipe to do all at once or is it advisable to do each batch separately.

THANK YOU.

Just got a Vita-Mix. Anyone have some great recipes/ideas to share? Thank you!

I was planning a roasted chicken, but when I opened the chicken, it was spoiled. (Just bought an organic one yesterday!) So, I am having some leftover pulled pork with some bbq sauce on a bun. YUM!

What is a good store bought BBQ sauce?

Mmm - those sounds like great ideas to try! I've been putting them warm over baby spinach with a poached egg on top with a little toasted bread on the side...

Yea:
I am in love with the steamed French lentils found in the produce section next to the salad greens.
The organic gala apples in a bag
Trail mix with chocolate and dried cranberries
Not TJ brand - AkMaks
unfiltered organic apple juice
Vintj wine - when it was $4.99 - now it is 9.99
organic maple syrup - grade b
the soups in tetra packs - tomato red pepper
the frozen berries and mangoes

perfect - thanks!

I am frequently making dinners for new moms and am looking for some new recipes and ideas. What are some favorites? Thanks!

I am making this duck confit from Sara Moulton today:
http://www.saramoulton.com/weeknightm...

Has anyone made this? If so, any tips or comments?

thanks

Thanks to all for the ideas. I have a rough plan for my menu now - thanks!

clam dip and fritos!!!

do you have a link to the broccoli cheese cornbread recipe?

What are your favorites? I typically don't do appetizers for Thanksgiving, but this year we are. My sister-in-law is bringing a delicious cranberry brie, so I don't want anything with cheese.

I haven't been on this site for a while, so if there is already a related thread, just let me know.

Thanks!

great ideas - thank you! i have a favorite mac and cheese recipe. could i just put it into a mini muffin tin and bake as usual or do i need to do anything special to have them "set up"?