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What cut of beef should I buy to grind at home for burgers?
The best combo I've done is equal parts brisket, sirloin and dry aged short ribs
cape coral -- new "twisted lemon café" -- great pancakes
It's not new. It's been there almost 2 years. It could be a good upscale breakfast place, it just misses the mark in just about every area.
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I missed how old the first post was
So if they're still here after 3+ years they must have some loyal followers
Cheeseburger All the Way - give me your best!
Equal parts short rib, brisket and sirloin(if you want really good then dry age at least one). Grind fresh, shape loosely then liberally salt and a bit of pepper and cook on a hot grill or griddle and top with either American, cheddar or blue cheese. Martins potato roll brushed with bacon fat or butter and toasted. Mayo on the bottom bun and ketchup, onion and pickles with the American cheese...avocado, arugula and BBQ potato chips with the blue..and bacon, lettuce and spicy mustard with the cheddar
how much fajita seasoning to use?
As much as you like. If you like the meat really seasoned use a lot, if you're not a spice nut use a tsp or 2
Use a Tbls on each side of the meat this time(remember to squeeze a lime on it for the last 30 mins) and let it sit covered for 2 hours. This way you'll have a starting point...too spicy, then use less or vice versa
I need your creative ideas for hot dogs!
Haven't tried it yet, but I will
http://www.tastingtable.com/er/8232/868600/771565/to/
Ruthless from Sierra Nevada
Actually I think it could use a bit more rye although by what I understand their system can't lauter a higher % of rye without drainage problems
Trader Joe's in Naples, FL
Not worth the drive from the Cape, at least not for another 4 months. I won't make a special trip and I'm in Naples 2-3 times a year. Sarasota isn't any better
What Are Your Favorite Beers To Compliment Spicy Chili?
I guess I like flavor. Kolsch, yes but macro brew would come after milk, water or lemonade
What Are Your Favorite Beers To Compliment Spicy Chili?
You must not love hoppy beers. I've enjoyed an IPA with creme brulee, and liked it.
What Are Your Favorite Beers To Compliment Spicy Chili?
Most beer pairing charts note that hoppy beers enhance the spiciness of a dish, somethig that I totally agree with
Suggestions for pizza topping combinations, please!
I've tried his fennel and annisette pizza and I will soon try this one I saw yesterday
http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2012/02/top-this-cherry-jones-a-la-paulie-gees.html
Looking for a good, quality beer that has low IBU (low bitterness)
Dark kilned malt
Dark beers are not usually thick. Guinness has less calories than most of those Mexican beers you're drinking
Making risotto vs. fresh pasta
I would make gnocchi, so I guess that means I would do pasta
What's your fave asian shrimp recipe for dinner?
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 Tbs kosher or sea salt
1/2 Tbs fresh cracked black pepper
1 lb small peeled shrimp
2 eggs
Oil for frying
Beat the 2 eggs in a bowl and combine the dry ingredients in another bowl. Roll the shrimp in the flour mix, then eggs and back to the flour mix. Fry in batches 2-3 minute @360 until golden, drain well.
Toss in the sauce until coated
sauce: 2/3 cup mayo
1 1/2-2 TBS Sriracha hot sauce
1 1/2tsp honey
Buffalo Wings - Let's do Something Different
Jerk Marinade
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup scallions
4 jalapenos or Scotch Bonnets(depending on how much heat you want)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbs oil
1 tbs salt
pinch garlic powder
Combine all ingredients in food processor.
Good on fish,chicken, pork.
Will keep for a long time in the refridgerator.
Buffalo Wings - Let's do Something Different
Mine is similar
2 tablespoons canola oil,
3 tablespoons grated ginger
cook several minutes until just starting to caramelize, add
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sriracha sauce,
cook 5-10 minutes until slightly reduced
Bake wings in the oven 20-30 minutes at 350
Cool slightly and coat with a 50/50 mix of flour and corn starch
Fry the wings for 3-4 minutes until crispy
mix the sauce with 1/2 cup of mayo and coat the wings with the sauce
Serve with cilantro, chopped scallions and some toasted sesame seeds
What other vegetables can I put in indian food?
Roasted sweet potato tastes really good with curry
Pork Butt (No pulled pork, BBQ or smoked recipes)
curry, coconut milk and pineapple juice. start there and season as you like
Costco Pumpkin Pie Why?
I work in Costco's bakery, and yes we produce that many pies in the few days leading up to Thanksgiving. I know that my store made and sold 2,000 pumpkin pies Tues/Wed(and another 1,500 apple and pecan) and we do put them on pallets to store in the cooler until we need them
Dinner Party of the Year
Looks good, in fact very good
Two years ago I did a big NYEve dinner for 20 people that my FIL did a wine with each course and I did a beer
I don't remember the wines, but I remember my menu
First: Tuna sashimi with daikon, fresh grated ginger and a soy dipping sauce. Beer---Unibroue-Blanche de Chambly
Second: Pan seared scallops on a trio of bacon/mushroom/onion stuffed mini bell pepper and fried mushrooms. Beer---Fuller's- London Pride
Third: Grilled mango and crispy baked prosciutto with herb ricotta and mango coulis. Beer---Weihenstephaner- Original
Fourth: Parmesan polenta with black truffles and shrimp with pineapple habanero sauce. Beer--- Unibroue- La Fin du Monde
Fifth: Seasoned ground lamb skewers with cucumber mint couscous and cucumber yogurt dipping sauce. Beer---Brouwerij Verhaeghe- Duchesse de Bourgogne
Sixth: Wagyu beef tenderloin with porcini/portabella mushroom risotto topped with white and black truffles. Beer---Wychwood's- Hobgoblin
Seventh: 3 Year aged Blue Stilton, 2 year aged French Comte, 3 year aged Australian white cheddar, some curry cashews and 3 year aged Parmesan with a drizzle of maple syrup. Beer--- Flying Dog- Gonzo Imperial Porter
Eighth: Crème Brule in a sugar cookie tartlets on a bed of mixed berry compote. Beer--- Rogue- Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout
One for the Hopheads!
The BJCP has to do with judging homebrew competitions, which has nothing to do with commercial applications. IIRC there are some English Old Ales that top out at 4.5%. Not what I would call an Old Ale, but I'm not the brewer
trader joes in SWFL
Since I'm in the Cape, this may as well be in Tampa as often as I drive down to Naples, especially when season hits
Sam Adams Latitude 48 Variety Pack
I love the difference between the Zeus and all the others. I like hoppy beers
Beer with sushi
While not as cheap as some of the others mentioned, Unibroue(Montreal) brewery's Blanche de Chambly makes a nice pairing with sushi. My wine snob BIL even said it was a perfect match for a beer dinner we did, and he picked the wines
Home Beer Brewing--good or bad idea?
You do not need a glass carboy if you are doing ales. I only use food grade buckets and I've never had a problem. Also, metabisulphate is for wine...don't use it for beer
Cape Coral for Three Months
First you must try Rincon Cubano
958 Country Club Blvd # A, Cape Coral, FL 33990-3071
Best Cuban this side of Havana, and pricesthat will make you come back again, and again, etc...
The "twisted lemon" is a pale copy of http://www.eggspectations.com , and http://www.lepeep.com/menu.php , though how I wished it was s good.
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Rincon Cubano
958 Country Club Blvd Unit A, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Good Food Pairing Beers?
Last New Years Eve I did a 8 course tasting menu (never again), but the tuna sashimi paired with Unibroue Blanche de Chambley was, as my wine and spirits snob BIL said was "perfect".
Beer of the 1960's
This years winners in the American style specialty lager at the GABF
Category 30: American-Style Specialty Lager or Cream Ale or Lager (42 Entries)
Gold medal: Hamm’s
Miller Brewing Co.
Milwaukee, WI
Silver mdeal: Rainier
Pabst Brewing Co.
Woodridge, IL
Bronze medal: Old Style
Pabst Brewing Co.
Woodridge, IL
Where to buy fresh local eggs in Tampa?
I think that sometimes people think they taste better
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/08/what-are-the-best-eggs-cage-free-organic-omega-3s-grocery-store-brand-the-food-lab.html
Cape Coral
Finally talked my wife into trying Rincon after months of attempts. We will be back. The food was wonderful and the prices are unbelievable. I know where I'll get lunch on my day off from now on ;-)
