andieb's Profile
Nigella/charnushka seeds.
I use them when I make cheoreg (Armenian sweet bread). Love the taste of them, so I use very liberally..
Dunkin Artisan Bagels
thanks, I was curious as well. But they say they are only available for a limited time, so we shall see..
Where to buy lamb shoulder?
Great! Happy to hear that, and sounds like a bargain as well...
Looking for old Bon Appetit Magazine recipe [moved from General Chowhounding Topics]
is this the one?
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Garlic-Onion-and-Red-Bell-Pepper-Dip-5818
Food-related sayings
Funny you mention in your original post about unsubstantial food, my dad used to say translated from Armenian to English, " I didn't understand anything from that"
Why do in season oranges sometimes taste good, sometimes not, by the time I get them?
This is too funny, we were just having this conversation about oranges this weekend. Also in the NE. It seems to be the most hit or miss fruit there is...I never seem to buy them anymore, which is a shame..
Where to buy lamb shoulder?
You should have good luck at both Coolidge Variety and Meat Spot, they are Greek/Armenian owned (At least they used to be). And I think lamb is just pricey, not sure why...
Where to buy lamb shoulder?
yes, but I have not been in a while. I would give them a buzz before trekking over...
Farmers Cheese
on the Friendship website, they state it can be frozen for three months..
Pie dough with cheese
How about a grape pie? Too bad it is not the season for Concord grapes, but maybe you could sub another grape? Nothing better than grapes and cheese!
lobster salad-freezing?
I already know the answer to this question, but I was wondering if it is at all possible to freeze lobster salad that has mayo already incorporated?
Restaurant Impossible: So Would You Eat There?
It's funny, we were talking about one of the recent episodes-delaware I believe, the crab shack place-that the $10,000 would be better spent on psychotherapy for the owners hoarding issues. Anyone who could accumulate that much "stuff" has bigger issues...
March 2012 COTM: The Olive and the Caper: Drinks; Small Dishes; Savory Pies
I grew up on stuffed grape leaves. And was the only one who would make them. My parents friends' would pay me to make it for them, no one wanted the bother.
A couple of issues I see is-not sure about arborio rice. We always used Carolina. I never parboil the leaves, I parcook the rice only and it needs about 1 1/2-2 hours of cooking time.
Also, I always place a dish on top of the stuffed grape leaves and this helps with the mushy factor. And finally they really need to cool overnight to tighten up. Once you get the hang of it, it really is simple.
food storage for open pantry
I have the ones with the regular lid.
I can't recommend enough, it takes less than five minutes to put up. And I figured the amount I saved at IKEA, I could splurge at Container Store. Your walls may be concrete, and if that's the case, you would need a carpenter, or someone who knows what they are doing to install. Definitely not the case for me! :)
food storage for open pantry
Oh, I definitely can commiserate! I use the IKEA glass jars for storage, and have not had any problems with bugs. Now maybe we are lucky, who knows? reagrding question 3, I don't find the jars particularly heavy, but I am not able to fit an entire 5 lb bag of flour in the largest ( I think) IKEA jar.
I also just purchased the stainless steel kitchen cart from Container Store which has two shelves and love it! Top shelf fits all my IKEA jars, and botton shelf is my booze shelf! I also purchased the ELFA over the door system for a door in the kitchen. Love this unit! Small baskets for spices, large for sodas. And no need to drill, best plus in my opinion! That's all I can think of at this time, but let me know if you have any questions.
Knorr vegetable recipe mix - what else do you do with this stuff?
Ha, I was wondering the same thing! Just threw it in the cupboard..Hopefully someone will have a brilliant idea..
Question regarding citrus curd developing skin....
To prevent a skin from forming, the best advice is to place the cling wrap directly on the surface of the curd. So it may be best, to assemble once you arrive..
How can I transform my thighs?
I love it this way. And with just the simple seasonings it is so flavorful. I find myself using my grill pan all the time now..
How can I transform my thighs?
If you have a pack that is skin on, my favorite way to do is basically an indoor chicken under a brick. I salt and pepper and place on a grill pan, with a weight on top. Skin becomes nice and crispy, and is cooked perfectly throughout.
tapas/small plates picks
The problem with Les Zygomates, well a problem for us, not them-is we have one vegetarian in the group and the Trade menu sounded like a more varied option.
And I agree with you, I think the small plates sound much better than the mains..
You've won the lottery - what will you be eating?
This will be added to the short list..yum!
tapas/small plates picks
Any worthwhile tapas restaurants in the long wharf/aquarium area. Celebrating a friend's birthday on Saturday and looking for a good spot. Any recs?
Panko Bread Crumbs a Must?
I love panko, especially on pork or chicken cutlets. As Gio said, it does provide for a crispier product. I think it's a must try, and if you don't like it, no harm no foul...
