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quiche making suggestions
Is this all going into the same quiche? If so, how about shallots or caramelized onions? I think for the asparagus especially the shallots would be a lovely compliment. Perhaps not the "vegetable" you had in mind, but I would keep it simple to concentrate on the flavors you already have.
Mother's Cookies, Returning to West Coast Stores May 4
I am now literally counting the days. I second anitaepler....don't mess with the frosted animals!
Giant Cheetos vs. Regular Cheetos
@violetcrumble: I'm not the only one who likes them a bit stale!
I have an unnatural love of all cheeto products. I also liked the planters balls, but have not seen them in years.
Mmmmm, now I need some cheetos!
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In Genius Snack Ideas: Frosting On Saltines
We did this with leftover frosting when I was a kid. I thought we were the only ones! It does sound sort of gross, but is actually delicious! Plain saltines with buttercream or cream cheese frosting. Graham crackers are ok, but I always preferred the saltiness of the cracker against the sweetness of the frosting.
quiche making suggestions
Is this all going into the same quiche? If so, how about shallots or caramelized onions? I think for the asparagus especially the shallots would be a lovely compliment. Perhaps not the "vegetable" you had in mind, but I would keep it simple to concentrate on the flavors you already have.
Mother's Cookies, Returning to West Coast Stores May 4
I am now literally counting the days. I second anitaepler....don't mess with the frosted animals!
Giant Cheetos vs. Regular Cheetos
@violetcrumble: I'm not the only one who likes them a bit stale!
I have an unnatural love of all cheeto products. I also liked the planters balls, but have not seen them in years.
Mmmmm, now I need some cheetos!
Serious Eats: Sex Foods
It is very possible; easy in fact. I've done a double knot.
Who Should Be on Reality TV: White, Steingarten, or Ramsay?
I'd love to see a show with MPW and GR in a cookoff! I love both of them and find them each fascinating in their own way. They both have such an intensity and passion for their craft.
'The Chopping Block': Do We Really Need Another Cooking Competition Show?
I watched it and was somewhat entertained. I would have preferred to see more of MPW and, as is my complaint with most of these cooking "reality" shows, more of the actual cooking/food! I'm less interested in the personal stories/squabbling of the contestants than I am in the food they cook.
Also, I thought a few of the show's stunts were just silly. 24 hours to set/prep a restaurant? Come on. I miss real cooking shows like Julia had back in the day. Would love to see one of those with MPW.
Photo of the Day: Panda Head Cake
You need a reason to buy a panda head cake? I just hope the cake isn't red velvet. That could be disconcerting when you cut into it.......
Favorite Julia Child Recipes
Her Caesar Salad recipe, based on the original Caesar Cardini recipe is my go to. Her croutons are the best I've ever had. She has so many it's hard to choose, but I'd say that's the one I make most frequently.
The Supposed Top 10 Worst Fast Food Campaigns of All Time
I love the sponge monkeys. Favorite commercial ever. Why oh why did they abandon these strange creatures? They are impossible to forget.
Asparagus: What to do?
I second (third?) the roasting option. I love it simply roasted.
You can't go wrong with asparagus in my book.....enjoy!
I don't go there, because I can't eat the food
I am both fascinated and repulsed by this thread.....can't.....stop....reading.....
Fries with That Salad?
The first time I went to Pittsburgh I fell in love with this salad. And of course, Primanti Bros, as others have mentioned. The salad works, for those of you who are wondering. Any city that puts fries in salad is a fine city, in my book.
Go Steelers!
Recommendations: Where Should I Eat, Snack, Munch, and Drink in Las Vegas?
I second Mon Ami Gabi. Excellent food and charming view of the Bellagio's dancing waters from the patio.
Red Square in Mandalay Bay is a wonderful Russian place with walk in vodka freezer. The food is good and it has a fun atmosphere.
And yes, if you must do a buffet, the Bellagio's is good.
'Culinary Slumming'
Cheetos for me, too. Damn their cheesiness!
Ancient Lobster
Can't eat 'em. They look like big red cockroaches to me.
New mixer!!!
I was just given one for Christmas and would love recipe recommendations, especially of the bread-y variety.
@renzata- would you mind sharing your brioche recipe? Not sure I'm ready for croissants. Yet. :)
Butternut Squash Soup recipe w/out cream
I don't have a specific recipe, but I don't put cream in any of my thickened soups. Simply cook until everything is tender and then use your immersion blender. It's like magic! Makes everything so smooth and creamy. People are always surprised there's no cream in it.
Good luck! I hope you love your immersion blender as much as I do mine.
Champagne: Way or No Way?
Love champagne. Love prosecco, cava, sparkling wine.......it's all good to me. Tomorrow night I'll be making champagne cocktails.
Happy New Year Serious Eaters. May you all drink the stars.
Mock Champagne?
What about doing a lovely "mocktail" in a champagne glass instead? Combine a little pomegranate juice with club soda or sparkling water and garnish with a twist? Other juices could work as well.
Or flavored simple syrup (mint, ginger, meyer lemon....) again with some club soda or sparkling water and the appropriate garnish in champagne glass. You could tailor the flavor to the theme of your menu, or just choose something elegant you think your crowd would enjoy. Part of the fun of champagne for me is the glass and the celebration.
Old Kitchen Equipment
One of the selling points for me when I found my apartment was the kitchen with original pink gas stove and oven (late 50's??). Think Barbie's Dream kitchen come to life. I dread the day either one dies and gets replaced with a brand new white appliance.
Everyone loves _____ but I hate it.
Its so funny to see most of my "no- nevers" on all of your lists! You can still love food and love to cook but not love every food out there.
Mayo (and most condiments)
Salmon
Tomato juice/soup/bloody mary type drinks
Lima beans, garbanzo beans, brussel sprouts
Any organ or other random meat items
Too many more to list.......always more gourmet than gourmand! :)
Canned Soup: Way or No Way?
Only when I'm too sick to make my own. Then it's a relief to just open and heat something up and I'm probably not concerned with taste. Progresso has a few flavors I can take.
Quick! What's the last thing you made in the kitchen?
Hot tea with lemon and honey...preceded by home made chicken soup. Can't seem to shake this cold!
Godiva liqueur - Help!
How about a chocolate martini? You can even add a small candy cane as garnish if you wanted to feel more festive.
I second insane milkshake, drunken hot chocolate, and even pour a bit over really good vanilla ice cream as an elegant dessert.
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We did this with leftover frosting when I was a kid. I thought we were the only ones! It does sound sort of gross, but is actually delicious! Plain saltines with buttercream or cream cheese frosting. Graham crackers are ok, but I always preferred the saltiness of the cracker against the sweetness of the frosting.