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Chicken Fried Steak...gimme the recipes!
If you use a brown paper bag instead of paper towels, the steaks will stay crispier.
Or a rack over the paper towels.
How do you move your chopped vegetables?
When I saw this post, the first thing that came to my mind was, "with the top of the knife blade, not the sharp edge." So you don't dull it.
What's the best way to grocery shop cheaply?
Seriously - on a full stomach. Never go shopping hungry.
Bowl - Reno
Headed to Reno for a little Christmas shopping this week and am planning on trying it. Will post if I make it.
Prime rib at home. Just how do you do it?
I usually do about an 11 -12 lb roast. This year I am going to sear with my new kitchen torch and then go into a 200 F. oven until between 125 -130 (about 30 min per lb).
I also don't overboard with seasoning - just garlic, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
Marcella Hazan bolognese - oil / fat factor
I have to agree with Jen Kalb - put the meat in the freezer for 20 or so minutes so it doesn't get mushy and pulse only 11-12 times. Makes get hamburger. I have a meat grinder and I prefer the processor for this.
What's for Dinner # 113 [OLD]
I love it made with panko crumbs. I think that makes a big difference.
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Hi, my name is _______ and I'm addicted to ________ .(food only please!)
seriously, laughing my ass off at these last few posts!!
What's for Dinner # 112 [old]
Tonight was a pork and chipotle chili with green salad and cornbread. For dessert we have chocolate pudding cake with vanilla ice cream. DH and I will probably be fighting over the maalox bottle at 2:00 am, but so worth it.
Anthony Bourdain at Burning Man?
I think BM and Tony are a match made in heaven. He probably would insist on a hot shower daily, however.
Anthony Bourdain at Burning Man?
Sorry, never a hippie - but Burning Man is so, so much more.
What's For Dinner, Part #105 [OLD]
Personally, I think the Giants have one of the best parks. Even though it is not yet fall, I'm pretending. Chicken Cacciatore, mashed potatoes, salad. Angel food cake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream for afters. Invited the whole patio at the golf course - small town, that equals 8
Anthony Bourdain at Burning Man?
Leaving the playa Sunday there was (as usual) a very large line for the Indian Taco truck on the way back into Reno. Word was, AB had been through a little bit earlier. His signature was on the truck (at the owner's request). Wondering if this might fit into the format of his new show or if it will be on NR next season. Either way, Burning Man and Anthony Bourdain could be a match made in heaven (or not). Any one hear anything?
What's for Dinner? Part 102 [OLD]
LW - even better than lemonade and vodka is lemonade, vodka and a nice splash of cranraspberry! Perfect summery drink
Poll: Would you eat a dog
I was in Paris in 1978 and my friend and I ordered steak. The steak tasted off to us and we discovered it was horse. Would not order it intentionally again, but, if extremely hungry, yes.
Poll: Would you eat a dog
Perhaps, only perhaps, if I were starving and had not yet named it.
What's for Dinner? Part 101 [old]
Steve - what did you think of Colin Kaepernick? Not bad for a first outing. My daughter lived next door to him his last 3 years at Nv. Such a nice kid - we all have signed footballs
What's for Dinner? Part 101 [old]
ChristinaMason - you are SO right. The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.
What's for Dinner? Part 101 [old]
DH got home last night with a limit of large mouth bass, so that is WFD tonight. Will soak the fillets in a mixture of milk and egg then roll in crushed ritz crackers then fried up. . . yummmm! Serve with fried potatoes and green salad and lots of fresh lemons and ice tea.
What are you baking these days? August 2011, part 1 [old]
cornmeal muffins with cheddar cheese, jalapenos and bacon. Great for breakfast!
What's For Dinner - we made it to Part 100! [Old]
Dear friend and neighbor had a benign brain tumor removed today. I am stocking their refrigerator with simple to reheat meals. Chicken noodle soup? But, of course. Beef stroganoff, the best chicken and rice dish ever, stuffed pork chops, salads, cookies and brownies. Doggie biscuits for their 2 labs that miss their family!
What's For Dinner - we made it to Part 100! [Old]
I think that Harters might be referring to the "gentleman" that originally started this thread. It was discovered he wasn't what he professed to be (and worse) and was booted from CH. Good riddance but thankful the thread continued...
Wanted: Outstanding chicken breasts!
I take boneless, skinless breasts and butterfly them so they open like a book (but not all the way through). Stuff them with pesto, guyere (or swiss) cheese, close them up and wrap with a slice of prosciutto. Put a dab of butter on top and bake.
What's for Dinner? Part 99! [old]
Again with the heat (next person that says, "at least it's a dry heat", may get punched in the nose). Something very simple, chipotle shrimp tacos. In a gal size plastic bag, marinate 12 large shelled and deveined shrimp with a little veg oil and a teaspoon or so of chipotle chile powder. Either grill on your barbeque or a heavy grill pan. I use 3 shrimp per taco. I use the small corn tortilla and soften a in small bit of hot oil. Top the shrimp with shredded cabbage mixed with some sour cream, thin sliced green onions and radises, cilantro and fresh lime juice. Currently not partaking of alcohol so lots of iced tea (boy, does a margarita sound good though!).
Jacques Pepin
I love this man and have probably learned more watching his show than any other
What's for Dinner? Part 99! [old]
no link, there were in the recent edition of 'Fine Cooking". To paraphrase:
Brine
1/4 c Kosher salt
1/4 c bourbon
3 tbls dk brown sugar
2 tbls unsulfured molasses
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
rub
1 tbls sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tbls dk brown sugar
1 tbls groung pepper
2 tsp ground dried sage
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp ground cayenne - I like hot but next time this will be reduced to 1/2 tsp
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
brine 3 to 4 hours depending on thickness of chops
use some of the rub on both sides of chops and grill. very moist and good flavor but a little too hot. Will definately reduce cayenne next time.
YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION PLEASE!!!!
I get a lot of requests for my jalapeno poppers which I truly dread making. I wear glasses anyway, which helps and I tie a bandana around my head to cover my nose and mouth, otherwise I cough nonstop. I also ALWAYS wear gloves and when done and I turn the gabage disposal on, I race from the room (after covering most of the sink with a chopping block, leaving just enough space for the water to get into the disposal. What a pain in the a$$.
What's for Dinner? Part 99! [old]
Currently brining in my fridge, I have Bruce Aidells' bourbon and vanilla brined pork chops. Can't wait to grill them. There will also be a green salad and some garlic stir fried broccolini. Dessert will be grilled peach halves with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
