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Trader Joe's Hot Dogs
has anyone tried the new natural casing hot dogs at Trader Joe's? If so what do you think of them?
Need menu ideas for an easy make ahead French bistro meal
In France you would never see salad nicoise made with fresh tuna, only canned packed in olive oil.
Nuevo Vallarta/Puerto Vallarta restaurants?
not a lot in Nuevo but in centro is Trio and Barcelona Tapas and on the south side I recommend Mariscos Polo, a moderate Mexican owned seafood restaurant
Durkee's Famous Sauce-What do you do with it?
it is a midwestern thing, people from the west coast have never heard of it. Also from St.L here, I wouldnt dream of eating an after Thanksgiving turkey breast sandwidh on white without it.... Also good in deviled eggs, egg salad and pot. salad , not much needed.
Fall Dinner Party Menu
your menu sounds very nice, with one exception. I feel that your "App" seems a little Springish. I do love this dish, but it very definately not Fall-like. Maybe a canape like crostini, slid in broiler for a min. made with a European ham and maybe Gruyere. Sounds more autumnal to me. Been doing dinner for a living for 32 years in residential settings. Hope it goes well, You have a very interesting future I think.....
What to serve with French Dip sandwiches?
a good sour pickle spear and some horseradish along with the other sides mentioned.
ALDI Stores: Quality Products at Deep Discount??
currently they are carrying in my area, a 1# bag of pastachios for around $6. they are compariable to the nuts we were able to get before the embargo with Iran many years ago now.
30th bday dinner party for a foodie BF in Puerto Vallarta
I am a personal chef who used to live in P.V. and did a lot of cooking. The lobster is warm water lobster, and in my opinion far inferior to cold water lobster. Shrimp is very good and affordable as is snapper or as the call it hautchenango (sp.) . The pork is far superior to the beef, beef being not to U.S. standards unless you have something braised. There is a fish dish that is very famous in a few restaurants, made with a whole snapper called Pescado Zarandeado. It is one of my favorite dishes in all of Mexican cooking.
Are there any quality Mariachi dinner shows in Puerto Vallarta..anyone anyone??
Yes, Mariachi Loco on I.Vallarta which is on the south side has a nice show. I would go just for drinks, after dinner elsewhere. Any taxi driver will know where it is. When I lived there, I would stand outside and watch the show, as I really like Mariachi. Just be aware that you must tip very well for any requested songs when they begin walking around.
Seeking recipe to use "juice" from canned salmon
how is a bechamel made without flour?
Christmas ham for two
If you live anywhere near a Honey Baked Ham store, they sell packages of their ham by the half pound. Its quite good.
Seeking recipe to use "juice" from canned salmon
I use it in the thick white sauce used to bind croquettes.
Puerto Vallarta - Mid-day meal recommendations needed
yes locals go there, it's a special occasion sort of place if you live there as I did. Red Cabbage is a very overpriced tourist trap, but because it's 'off the beaten path' people fall for it. You would do much better for your money at any number of places.
Puerto Vallarta - Mid-day meal recommendations needed
I wouldnt bother with Red Cabbage, it's very overrated these days. Directly on the beach is La Palapa, a first rate restaurant with great food and decor. Very highly rated by everyone for many years, and open all day. At this time of year you won't need a reservation.
Beef tenderloin - served cold or at room temperature
chimichurri sauce would be excellent, especially in the warm weather.
Where can I find a tortilla press in St Louis? Fresh masa?
any of the Mexican stores on Cherokee St. below Grand would have both items.
French Onion Soup - Which Recipe do you Recommend?
Famous-Barr was always owned by the May Co. This soup was developed by Chef Manfred Zettl, who was hired by the late Morton May as Executive Chef for the store chain.
Puerto Vallarta for New Years
Having lived in P.V. for six years, I would say that Trio would be an excellent choice. With that number of people I ;would make a reservation yesterday! Maybe they have a seperate room and you could meet with the chef to plan a set menu, or probably they already have a set menu with several choices for each course at a pre fixe price. It is an excellent restaurant ....not just bells and wistles.
Puerto Vallarta $650.00 USD per couple - dinner
Having lived there myself, I agree. Unless added to the food was French wines and cognac and Cuban cigars, then maybe.....
Cantonese Chicken Dish in St. Louis
Years ago most Chinese restaurants in St. Louis were Cantonese and many of them served a classic dish known as Hong Su Gi. I would like to find a restaurant in the St. Louis area that still serves this dish. Does anyone know of one, or even just a Cantonese restaurant that might be pursuaded to prepare the dish.
Puerto Vallarta - how are my picks?
If you mean Los Alboritos, it is an expensive tourist trap resting on its laurels from twenty years ago, don't bother. Years ago it was "out of the way, not in a touristic area" , no longer true. There are much better places for what they used to do a good job with, that being traditional Mexican dishes and affordable libation.
Moussaka Help Please
make a duxelle of the mushrooms and once all the liquid has been cooked out, spread it like you would a boulainaise.
Amora brand French mustard in the U.S.
Does anyone know where I can buy this Dijon mustard in the U.S?
piloncillo--now what?
They are good in homemade barbeque sauce, it will take a while to melt though. One should be enough for approx. a qt.
Fresh lemonade
I always made fresh lemon and lime ades, never store bought, until about two years ago. In the cold area where the oj is there is a product called Simply Lemonade, Limeade, etcl It is made from not from concentrate juice, water and sugar only. It is an excellent product. It comes in a 1.75 L clear plastic bottle and sells for approx. $2.59. It is on sale in my area for 2/ $4 now, now way you could come close unless you have a lemon tree.
Lamb in STL?
Sam's Club has excellent rack of lamb, ready to cook w/ Frenched bones at excellent prices. You will pay four times their price at Straubs, I've had both and Sam's is excellent. Although for Prime beef Straub's has no competition.
