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Kitchenaid knives
I have to agree....there was a thread below about santokus...but i got a 7" global santoku (which i absolutely love) and picked up a 7" kitchenaid santoku ($16.99 w/ a coupon) and you know, the global is definitely better, but the kitchenaid is not bad at all...considering the global was 6x the price. it did NOT feel flimsy to me, was comfortable, and was actually very sharp.
kitchenaid stand mixer
have you seen that amazon has this in chrome on sale for $169.99?
http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KSM150PSMC-Artisan-5-Quart-Metallic/dp/B00007IT2P/ref=pd_ts_c_th_1?pf_rd_p=298741901&pf_rd_s=gp-right-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=284507&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=152V797MEDYJ68F2DYKJ
i bought mine a few years ago - with a coupon and rebate and another discount so it came out to $100 (same size) so i thought it was a steal.
but this is a pretty good price as well....for anyone has been waiting to buy one.
Cuisinart Enameled Cast Iron
Has anyone ever used this line of enameled cast iron cookware?
It's "officially" called Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron.
I bought a 5 qt. cherry red round one for $50 and a 5.5 qt. cherry red oval one for $60 at marshalls. they look so nice, feel good, and the price was just too good to pass up.
They look really similar to le creuset....and i have never owned a le creuset so i can't make the comparison - but so far, i am SO happy w/ my purchase - and they have a lifetime warranty.
Just curious if any of you have tried it. I was looking to get an oval dutch oven at the le creuset outlet - but it was still pricey.
Panini maker indecision
I have the cuisinart griddler and LOVE it. I love it how the plates are removable (and easy to clean) and how there are plates for making pancakces etc...
It heats up pretty quickly and makes delicious panini. I've seen it at costco for around $89 - and amazon - usually around $120. not sure of the price now - but i'd recommend it.
Santoku: Global vs. MAC
I finally took the plunge and actually bought 2 knives: one is the global santoku (hollow ground) 7"- and the other, i got the 7" kitchenaid santoku b/c i had a linens n' things coupon so it came out to $16.99...couldn't pass that up.
Both work beautifully....the global is just beautiful to hold and slices and chops like a dream. it is so incredibly sharp...i have to agree w/ the comment above - you must respect this knife - it is SO sharp. I even have to say that the kitchenaid is actually a very sharp knife and feels good to hold...much better than i expected.
Favorite cheesecake recipes
You know....I recently tried making Giada's Honey Ricotta Cheesecake, and I have to say, it is so delicious. I love the amaretto-flavored crust (from the biscotti) and the way that the ricotta cheese makes it so fluffy and light....I don't think it's a substitute for "classic" cheesecake, but it is delicious and so easy to make.
HONEY RICOTTA CHEESECAKE (courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis)
8 ounces purchased biscotti
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 (12-ounce) container fresh whole milk ricotta, drained
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange blossom or clover honey
1 tablespoon orange zest
4 large eggs
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind the biscotti in a food processor. Add the melted butter and process until the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom (not the sides) of the prepared pan. Bake until the crust is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool the crust completely on a cooling rack.
Blend the ricotta in a clean food processor until smooth. Add the cream cheese and sugar and blend well, stopping the machine occasionally and scraping down the sides of the work bowl. Blend in the honey and orange zest. Add the eggs and pulse just until blended.
Pour the cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake until the cheesecake is golden and the center of the cake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour and 5 minutes (the cake will become firm when it is cold).
Transfer the cake to a rack and cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until the cheesecake is cold, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days. Cut the cake into wedges and serve.
Personal Note: I would say refrigerate longer than 8 hrs before serving. Wait 24-48 hrs before serving...it tastest better 1-2 days later.
Santoku: Global vs. MAC
hmm....that doesn't sound good! i read that they have a lifetime warranty. can you get it replaced?
Santoku: Global vs. MAC
Hi there -
Do you have the Mac professional knife or the superior?
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/macprmisa61.html#
or
http://www.chefknivestogo.com/macsu65insak.html
Stand Mixer - Cuisinart or Kitchenaid?
exactly. i have a kitchenaid mixer and a cuisinart food processor. love both of them. wouldn't change them at all!
Santoku: Global vs. MAC
Thanks for your comments - very helpful. Wow that knife is gorgeous. I think I will have to go try them all out and see what feels the best. I have heard the same thing about global knives - that they can feel slippery b/c of the handle.
Santoku: Global vs. MAC
Sorry if this is a redundant topic...but I am looking to upgrade my knives and want to purchase a 6 to 7 inch santoku knife.
Based on my research and recommendations, I've narrowed it down to two knives:
Global 7-inch hollow ground Santoku (around $90)
and
MAC Professional Mighty Santoku 6.5 inch (around $80-$90)
I know there are a lot of brands out there, but these seem to be the best, highest quality and most versatile.
Anyone prefer one over the other? Or anyone think that these brands are just so-so and that there are better 7-inch (similar) knives? I'd like to keep it under $100.
recipes calling for "instant coffee" or "instant coffee powder"
i agree - medaglia d'ora is a great brand..i've found it at gelson's before...but not at ralphs/pavilions.
help me find a kebab place...that is not carousel!
Shahrzad is delicious -- they have delicious kabobs.
help me find a kebab place...that is not carousel!
I agree - Javan is a safe bet. Also, try shamshiri, shahrzad and a new one: "baran"...it's pretty good.
