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orange marmelade syrup
Mash it up with butter and some sriracha and serve on top of pan-fried snapper breaded with pecan and panko, letting the butter melt down into a sauce.
Help me troubleshoot a seafood pasta idea?
True. I usually also have shrimp, scallops and cod, so those are the ones I'm referring to.
DC Interns gotta eat
The Washington Post intern's guide should be helpful throughout the summer, so share it with them. This is last year's. I'm sure the 2012 one will be out any day now: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-gurus/post/welcome-to-washington-interns/2011/06/01/AGjNbTGH_blog.html
What vegetables do you like to deep fry?
Canned artichoke hearts. Halve them and lay the flat end on a paper towel to dry a bit, then use a simple flour coating.
Recipe for Chocolate Crinkles in an Icecream Cake?
Here ya go http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/510317
Le Tartine Gourmande by Beatric Pelire recipe reccomendations?
I was given it as a gift, as well. I'd really love to hear if the recipes work by using regular flour instead of the gluten free flours. Sometimes I'm not going to want or be able to go out and get the pricy flours, especially given my limited storage in my kitchen.
Help me troubleshoot a seafood pasta idea?
I always precook my fish because by doing one type at a time, I can get them all cooked properly. I would, however, leave them all a bit undercooked so that you don't overcook when reheating.
Ideas for puff pastry appetizers?
Yessssssss. That's what I meant by BBQ appropriate. I want to eat this RIGHT NOW.
What else can I brulee besides creme brulee?
I may be known to use it to light birthday cakes when they have a lot of candles.
Also, it's a great way to get men exciting about cooking! Fire! Fire!
Eloping in DC
Tom Sietsema always says that when you do an occasion like this, you want to eat at a restaurant that will be here for future anniversaries. I'd say Tabard Inn would be perfect along those lines - delicious, charming, and with a gorgeous patio that time of year. You could even get a room there if you'd like.
Anywhere in the DC/Bmore area that's like Amsterdam Falafelshop but with Meat?
Roti is somewhat similar. Not as many toppings, and you don't do it yourself, but their hot sauce is to die for.
Ideas for puff pastry appetizers?
I was thinking about this more and I feel like our ideas, while delicious, aren't very BBQy. I thought that a raw corn and tomato and basil salsa would go with the pastry while being more BBQ appropriate. Or, for more substantial, chop or shred some cooked chicken thighs, mix with BBQ sauce, place in your pastry cups, and top with a spoonful of cole slaw.
Som Tam Watermelon Salad: Would it work?
You could also try dressing just the onions and green beans and serving a dollop of them on top of a fresh slice of watermelon, then drizzle a bit more dressing over the top. It could be very elegant!
Kale side dish?
Joy the Baker's crunchy kale and coconut is really awesome: http://joythebaker.com/2012/01/crunchy-kale-and-coconut-bowl/
Unrefrigerated side/snack
Get a bread dough (or make your own), roll it out, spread it with ham and swiss or turkey and cheddar or pepperoni and mozzarella. Roll it up, place on a parchment seam side down (halve it if it's looking too thick). Let it read for 15 minutes or so and then bake. Slice and package. You can bring a dipping sauce if you want, but it'll still be great on its own.
What else can I brulee besides creme brulee?
I'll second the sweet potatoes. Just make your favorite mashed potatoes, spread in a casserole dish, top with brown sugar, and brulee. Also, this smores pie is awesome: http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/06/smore-pie/
I also like to have mine handy for browning pretty much anything. Roast chicken looking a little blonde? Go ahead and brulee that skin to crisp and brown it up.
TO to DC - new/best for foode tourist? 3 days in summer
The Standard, a great biergarten on 14th, is now doing pig's heads. Seriously.
Re: hipsters. I had a friend visiting from NYC and we went to Rustik (I live in Bloomingdale) for brunch. She said, "This neighborhood is so cool. It's so...NPR-y." I thought that captured it.
TO to DC - new/best for foode tourist? 3 days in summer
Absolutely the dinner you need will be at Birch and Barley. Lots of great bars to wander around to before an after, phenomenal food, incredible beers. Upstairs is Churchkey, where your husband will appreciate the cask beers. Please save room for dessert. It's stellar.
For explorations, get to 9th and U and enjoy Ethiopian, which is fantastic in DC. My favorite is Etete. For drinks after, go to Dodge City, Dickson Wine Bar, or Vinoteca.
For drinks, you MUST get to The Passenger, at 7th and New York. Their drinks are amazing, they have fun beers, and it's just a great spot.
Looking for dinner that specializes in adorable, miniature, tiny, or bitesize in DC
That's what I was going to say too. Save room for the plate of chocolates. I don't even like chocolate but I love that plate.
Ideas for puff pastry appetizers?
If you're open to make them ahead of time, just spread out your puff pastry, sprinkle it with gruyere and prosciutto, roll it up, slice and bake. Easy and elegant.
grilled pork sandwich ideas?
These answers make me want to go buy a pork loin, some nice bread, a bunch of toppings, and make them all.
Bratwurst Patties
Brown in a pan, then make a pan sauce with sauteed apples or pears, shallots, sage, white wine and cider. Serve on top of spaetzle. Bratwurst also goes well with curry (see: the German currywurst). Season the patties with curry powder, then grill. Top with mango chutney and serve on naan instead of buns.
One night in Alexandria...
YES. He is taking over the Iron Gate, that gorgeous spot down an alley across from Tabard that used to be (insert meat) potato and broccoli. An incredibly untapped location with previously awful food. I'm pretty psyched.
One night in Alexandria...
What part of Alexandria? If you mean Old Town, I'd throw out Majestic for a great menu and gorgeous drinks. Will it be just you? It;s a good place to eat alone at the bar. Vermilion has been amazing too, but the chef recently left to take over elsewhere. Or are you looking more casual?
Any new cheap eats discoveries around DC?
Definitely try Sumah's. The menu won't help you too much - best that you go and talk about what you like: http://washingtondc.menupages.com/restaurants/sumahs-restaurant/menu
Your Top 10-12 favorite DC Metro restaurants?
Just to get things started, as much as I love Thai Xing, I'd throw in Little Serow.
Pairing Passion Fruit Sorbet
Turn it into a spritzer. Get a very sweet moscato d'asti, put a small scoop of your sorbet in a flute, and top off with asti. If you want to emphasize that it's a dessert top with a dollop of whipped cream and stick a lady finger in it!
sides with shish kebob
I'm gonna overrule the couscous because, as much as I love it, you have hummus and pita for starch. I'd do a good yogurt/feta sauce and grill some zucchini and yellow squash and cherry tomatoes and that feta sauce will be great with the meat, as well. Throw in your cuke/tomato and you've got a great meal - one of my favorites for entertaining, because it's so relaxed and casual as you all dig in.
your best rhubarb crisp, crumble,cobbler, buckle, etc?
I love this rhubarb pudding cake. Make sure you cut the rhubarb super small, since it doesn't bake that long. The cake itself is moist and vanillay with a lovely crumb, and works with other fruits - but best with rhubarb: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/rhubarb-pudding-cake-10000000630153/
And then there's the rhubarb big crumb coffee cake on Smitten Kitchen, which is also phenomenal.
memorial day BBQ ideas
I'd be incredibly curious to see how Ree Drummond's crash potatoes would be on the grill. Maybe on foil? The good thing is that they're boiled ahead of time: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/
I feel like a broccoli slaw with currants, shallots, and almonds would go really well with this. Or I also love thick slices of vidalia onion grilled over low heat with a honey mustard glaze. Gotta do them thick enough that they're a side dish, not a condiment, And for a dessert, where are you? What fruits are in season now? Because either a crisp or a trifle with your local fresh fruit would be awesome.
