Food & Wine

Sirracha hot sauce, is good stuff! It would probably be in my top ten favorites, if I ate oriental food everyday, my top five. I never run out, but use it only on chinese or japanese dishes, hot chili paste, is also the tasty stuff...

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yeah i like siracha with asian stuff but its not that hot. i even prefer the chinese hot pepper oil. also if you are cooking, the hot sesame oil is very good.
 
Speaking of, alot of these store bought oils are easily made at home, heat some vegetable oil to about 175degrees and add in chiles, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, raw peanuts, cool and strain out the add in ingredient, before storing...
 
or the way we do it home is take a nice bottle and put in garlic cloves, black peppercorns, hot peppers, thyme and rosemary sprigs and pimento berries until the bottle is looely filled and just pour in olive oil til the bottle is full and let it sit in a cool part of the house for a few weeks.
 
Montepulciano, I do remember, some great tasting, and I believe, that is, the varietal, I will get back to you, at a later time...
 
Tempranilloooooooooo.... :cool: good call. I'll check that post more carefully in a minute. My moms put me up on the wine game tough.

I'm hearing about this expensive wine called Opus One that's off the hook. Let me look into this more carefully. :D
 
Re: Red Beans and Rice

Does anyone know how to make Red Beans and Rice like that Latinas and Mexicans do it.

When we were kids this Mexican lady gave my mom the recipe and we really enjoyed that dish. Once we all left the house she stopped cooking the dish and can't even remember how she use to cook it. :(

Can a brother get some help :hmm:

HNIC

You mentioned that it was tomato paste based, so this is the recipe my Puerto Rican friend taught me. Very quick and easy:

2 tbs. olive oil (extra virgin works fine too)
1/4 c. green peppers, diced
1/2 c. onions, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. tomato sauce
3/4 c. water (use 1/2 if you want the sauce to be a little thicker)
1/4 t. oregano
1/4 t. cilantro
1 packet of Sazon (make sure it has Achiote)
1 can of red beans undrained -OR- 1/2 lb of dry red beans (you'll have to boil it for a few minutes, then let it sit for an hour)


Heat a skillet over medium heat & add the onions, pepper and garlic. Cook till tender.
Stir in all other ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

You can add chopped ham or chorizo while cooking the onions, peppers, and garlic (about 1/2 cup). You can also substitute red peppers for the green ones, or use a little bit of both.

Hope this helps!
 
Re: Red Beans and Rice

1 packet of Sazon (make sure it has Achiote)
full of sodium, msg and other chemicals. not good :smh:

very easy to make your own achiote. get annato seeds and cook them in oil at low heat until the oil turns bright orange and strain it. this will be the oil you will start your dish with.

sazon basicaly has salt, cumin, coriander, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika besides the chemicals so you can easily make your own.
 
Yeah heard about this place. Real expensive???

About $30.00 per person (not including drinks) but it is so worth it. The last time I went (with 1 guest) I spent $88.00 bucks, and I know I ate $50.00 worth and drunk 3 vodka's and cranberry juice.
 
Re: Red Beans and Rice

full of sodium, msg and other chemicals. not good :smh:

very easy to make your own achiote. get annato seeds and cook them in oil at low heat until the oil turns bright orange and strain it. this will be the oil you will start your dish with.

sazon basicaly has salt, cumin, coriander, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika besides the chemicals so you can easily make your own.

Very true. Making your own sazon and storing it comes in very handy, and using fresh ingredients is much better. I should've added that as well, but I'm in a rush to get to work. This board has me stuck at the comp & I need to bounce. :lol: Many thanks for adding that!
 
About $30.00 per person (not including drinks) but it is so worth it. The last time I went (with 1 guest) I spent $88.00 bucks, and I know I ate $50.00 worth and drunk 3 vodka's and cranberry juice.

you just gotta make sure you are HUNGRY when you go. I know I always blaze a huge one beforehand :yes: I also try to not fill up too much on the yucca I try to eat mostly the expensive things like the seafood :yes:
 
you just gotta make sure you are HUNGRY when you go. I know I always blaze a huge one beforehand :yes: I also try to not fill up too much on the yucca I try to eat mostly the expensive things like the seafood :yes:

Very true, that is not the place to show up if you're kind of hungry or if you are taking a date that doesn't eat a lot. Putting some "dro in the wind" will really have you in the right state of mind when you get there. :yes:
 
Achiote paste(annatto) is sold in blocks also, I have used to use it as a marinade or coating. Break up and mix with vinegar or lemon juice(acid) and oil & coat the meat, chicken or pork, leave in for 1-2 days. Nice color, distinct flavor...
 
Kung Pao Chicken

1Whole Chicken

1/2gal Orange Juice
4Cloves Garlic Med Dice
2ea Shallots
1tbsp sea salt
1/2 tbsp cracked pepper


Rinse & clean Chicken, removing blood and fat, innards.
In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Place chicken in the bowl and marinate for 1day, turning the chicken about every 6hrs.

1/2cup peanut or sesame oil

After about a day, strain out garlic and shallot, set aside. Dispose of the liquid marinade. Rub approximately 1/2cup oil onto the entire chicken.

Preheat the oven to 375degrees.
Heat a skillet on medium high, place the chicken into the heated pan, called searning or pan frying. Turn and sear the other side.
Place chicken into a glass dish, place in the oven.

Roast chicken for approximately 1hour, or until nearly done.
Cool chicken.

Vegetables

2 large carrots, sliced on a bias 1/2in thick, steamed
2ea red bell peppers, seeds removed, sliced
1 can of sliced water chesnuts, drained
1 can of baby carrots, drained
1 head of broccoli, spears only, steamed
1 lb snow or snap peas, steamed


Steam vegetables, as listed, with hot boiling water. Cool with running water and ice in a bowl, called "shocking". Strain, set aside. The remainder of the ingredients are already par cooked or soft enough, add them last.

What makes the Pao...!

Sambal Oelek or for those who prefer chile pequin chiles, 1cup
2 cups Planters Dry Roasted, lightly salted peanuts...


Add vegetables into a heated wok, with 1/2 cup water, the softer veggies last
Then add in chicken meat, taking off the bone, as the veggies heat up, lastly the chiles, if you so choose, or the chile paste last, after the peanuts.

To make the sauce, I added 1/2cup orange juice, 1/4 cup ketchup and 1cup teriyaki sauce...

Enjoy!
 
I'm making a turkey meatloaf right now seasoned with sage, nutmeg, a dash of cloves, fresh peppers, garlic and shallots.

I am baking it with roasted peppers on the side.

I usually brush on a layer of a mayonaisse and tomato paste mixture, why I do not know...I got it from my mama.

Anyway, it's been in the oven for 30 minutes and it smells delish already.

I was going to try and make turkey meatloaf for the first time tonight, I was going to use Lea & Perrins worchestshire sauce and seasonings along with bread crumbs for texture, or at least that's what someone told me to do. I haven't eaten beef or pork since I was about 15 and my grandmother didn't eat ground turkey (damn country black folk :lol:) so this is my first time trying to make this...

A good, moderately priced wine that I like is:

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They have a white, rose,and red blend. I'm not a fan of red wines and I really enjoyed it. The bottles run around 13-15 dollars for the 750ml size at most liquor stores.
 
Achiote paste(annatto) is sold in blocks also, I have used to use it as a marinade or coating. Break up and mix with vinegar or lemon juice(acid) and oil & coat the meat, chicken or pork, leave in for 1-2 days. Nice color, distinct flavor...

GYH, any interesting ways to use horseradish in a dish. I've used it to flavor dressings etc, but just wondered if you had anymore ideas????

I bought some super fresh today from the farmers market. It's got a lot of kick- perfect for winter.
 
GYH, any interesting ways to use horseradish in a dish. I've used it to flavor dressings etc, but just wondered if you had anymore ideas????

I bought some super fresh today from the farmers market. It's got a lot of kick- perfect for winter.

Its really good shaved up fine with roasted garlic in mashed potatoes. Especially if you are having fish.

also you could make a coleslaw type of thing with it and raw beets and serve it on watercress like a little salad.
 
Its really good shaved up fine with roasted garlic in mashed potatoes. Especially if you are having fish.

also you could make a coleslaw type of thing with it and raw beets and serve it on watercress like a little salad.

Yum! I can see the heat of horseradish balancing out the sweetness of the beets wonderfully.

I'm going to try it it with a few potatoes I've been meaning to use up tonight, and I'm making salmon so that should work out great.

Thanks!
 
GYH, any interesting ways to use horseradish in a dish. I've used it to flavor dressings etc, but just wondered if you had anymore ideas????

I bought some super fresh today from the farmers market. It's got a lot of kick- perfect for winter.

You can use horseradish to make a sauce, like an aioli or a cocktail sauce, or grate and add into mashed potatoes to add some kick, and in marinades for meats, to spice em up.

I guess the most feasible would be in some mashed potatoes, then make em' into cakes, dip them in egg mixture and panko bread crumbs, pan or deep fry until golden brown, serve with baked fish, lemon wedges...
 

CHOCOLATE​


For a long time, women have compared chocolate to sex. Now doctors have discovered a scientific link between the two.

According to Italian researchers, women who eat chocolate regularly have a better sex life than those who deny themselves the treat. Those consuming the sugary snack had the highest levels of desire, arousal and satisfaction from sex.

The urologists from San Raffaele hospital, Milan, questioned 163 women about their consumption of chocolate as well as their experience of sexual fulfilment.

The study, which will be presented at the European Society for Sexual Medicine in London next month, found: “Women who have a daily intake of chocolate showed higher levels of desire than women who did not have this habit. Chocolate can have a positive physiological impact on a woman’s sexuality.”

Dr Andrea Salonia, author of the study — funded from a university research budget, not by the confectionery industry — said women who have a low libido could even become more amorous after eating chocolate. He believes chocolate could be particularly medicinal for women who shun sex because they are suffering from premenstrual tension.

“Chocolate is not like a food, it is like a drug. Women who suffer mood swings as a result of their menstrual cycle may also suffer a dip in their sexual function. I strongly believe eating chocolate may improve their sexual function,” said Salonia.

The research looked at the lifestyle habits that affect women’s sex lives. It also looked at smoking and coffee consumption but found no links with sexual enjoyment. Some might argue, however, that women who like chocolate are simply more sensually attuned.

My favorites...

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http://www.bernardcallebaut.com/users/folder.asp

http://www.nutellausa.com/

http://www.hersheys.com/home.asp

http://www.dovechocolate.com/
 
I'm very proud of myself! I finally made the turkey meatloaf I wanted to make, and it was GREAT! Both me and my roommate enjoyed it. I made that, along with black beans and white rice, and mixed vegetables.
 
Sounds good and healthy...!

Try black beans(drained), canned chicken meat(drained), diced red onion, roma tomato and italian vinaigrette, on some chopped iceberg lettuce, plate full of bed of tortilla chips, add grated cheese & garnish with cilantro...ole!
 
GYH, Maybe you can help.

I've been trying to find an easy but still more advanced recipe for Creme Brulee. It's one of my favorite desserts.

Also, what kinds of wines, liquor or liquers do you suggest using when cooking with fish.

I use Madeira and Marsala for chicken. And someone gave me the recipe to make a sauce with onions, portabello mushrooms and Amaretto that I can pour over my baked tilapia. But now that I'm doing more seafood, I need more ideas and what I've done with chicken doesn't always work with fish.

HELP
 
Well, fish is variable, so many textures and types, cuts.


OK, long but worthy;


I like to use wine and make up citrus based butter sauces. You can begin with herbs(tyhme, rosemary, marjoram), whole or cracked black pepper, shallots and shallots, sea/kosher salt, in a pot, begin with a teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Take a stick of butter and slice it about 12times into thin slivers. Use a sm to med pot. Add in tsp oil, diced shallots, med heat. When your shallots(or onions) are translucent in color, add in the listed, when they kind of golden(carmelized), flavors are releasing, take a bottle of wine, enough to make the sauce and pour in the wine,(deglaze)2 cups, should be suitable, let it reduce down to about half, gradually add in butter and squeeze in halved fruit, don't worry about seeds, alternate butter and citrus fruit. It should look like some milky colored sauce, dont overheat! The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Once at least half of the butter is added and you have tasted the quality of your sauce, it is done. >Secret: to fortify make it last longer add some cream to the sauce.

There is always a way to poach fish, vinegar or lemon juice, herbs, kosher salt, cracked black pepper. Drop/swim, the fish into the hot poaching liquid and let it cook til it's flaky, usually about 5-7min. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to retrieve it.

Baked fish fillets or steaks, in a pouch, on a tin, in the oven, preheated to 375degrees. Take a perfect square cut of wax paper or preferably parchment paper, place fish on it, season with herbs, small slice of butter or olive oil (or nothing at all), herbs or spices, fruit, parcooked veggies. Once you are done with the ingredienst fold over 3x's all the edges, when you get to the end twist it. The liquor, or water in the fish will steam it, within 10min, you will have a finely baked fish.
 
Well, fish is variable, so many textures and types, cuts.


OK, long but worthy;


I like to use wine and make up citrus based butter sauces. You can begin with herbs(tyhme, rosemary, marjoram), whole or cracked black pepper, shallots and shallots, sea/kosher salt, in a pot, begin with a teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Take a stick of butter and slice it about 12times into thin slivers. Use a sm to med pot. Add in tsp oil, diced shallots, med heat. When your shallots(or onions) are translucent in color, add in the listed, when they kind of golden(carmelized), flavors are releasing, take a bottle of wine, enough to make the sauce and pour in the wine,(deglaze)2 cups, should be suitable, let it reduce down to about half, gradually add in butter and squeeze in halved fruit, don't worry about seeds, alternate butter and citrus fruit. It should look like some milky colored sauce, dont overheat! The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Once at least half of the butter is added and you have tasted the quality of your sauce, it is done. >Secret: to fortify make it last longer add some cream to the sauce.

There is always a way to poach fish, vinegar or lemon juice, herbs, kosher salt, cracked black pepper. Drop/swim, the fish into the hot poaching liquid and let it cook til it's flaky, usually about 5-7min. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to retrieve it.

Baked fish fillets or steaks, in a pouch, on a tin, in the oven, preheated to 375degrees. Take a perfect square cut of wax paper or preferably parchment paper, place fish on it, season with herbs, small slice of butter or olive oil (or nothing at all), herbs or spices, fruit, parcooked veggies. Once you are done with the ingredienst fold over 3x's all the edges, when you get to the end twist it. The liquor, or water in the fish will steam it, within 10min, you will have a finely baked fish.


Awesome, thank you!
 
Sounds good and healthy...!

Try black beans(drained), canned chicken meat(drained), diced red onion, roma tomato and italian vinaigrette, on some chopped iceberg lettuce, plate full of bed of tortilla chips, add grated cheese & garnish with cilantro...ole!

Qustion... Is this heated or anything???:confused:
:cool:
 
Qustion... Is this heated or anything???:confused:
:cool:

Not in this application, its a composed salad type thing, if you would like to heat it, eliminate the dressing and add in salsa, slice lettuce thin and add on top of the ingredients, salsa, cheese and cilantro lastly...
 
I definitely will be trying this. I love fish!!


Well, fish is variable, so many textures and types, cuts.


OK, long but worthy;


I like to use wine and make up citrus based butter sauces. You can begin with herbs(tyhme, rosemary, marjoram), whole or cracked black pepper, shallots and shallots, sea/kosher salt, in a pot, begin with a teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Take a stick of butter and slice it about 12times into thin slivers. Use a sm to med pot. Add in tsp oil, diced shallots, med heat. When your shallots(or onions) are translucent in color, add in the listed, when they kind of golden(carmelized), flavors are releasing, take a bottle of wine, enough to make the sauce and pour in the wine,(deglaze)2 cups, should be suitable, let it reduce down to about half, gradually add in butter and squeeze in halved fruit, don't worry about seeds, alternate butter and citrus fruit. It should look like some milky colored sauce, dont overheat! The sauce should coat the back of a spoon. Once at least half of the butter is added and you have tasted the quality of your sauce, it is done. >Secret: to fortify make it last longer add some cream to the sauce.

There is always a way to poach fish, vinegar or lemon juice, herbs, kosher salt, cracked black pepper. Drop/swim, the fish into the hot poaching liquid and let it cook til it's flaky, usually about 5-7min. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to retrieve it.

Baked fish fillets or steaks, in a pouch, on a tin, in the oven, preheated to 375degrees. Take a perfect square cut of wax paper or preferably parchment paper, place fish on it, season with herbs, small slice of butter or olive oil (or nothing at all), herbs or spices, fruit, parcooked veggies. Once you are done with the ingredienst fold over 3x's all the edges, when you get to the end twist it. The liquor, or water in the fish will steam it, within 10min, you will have a finely baked fish.
 
Oatmeal cookies, check out the twist at the end!
Quaker Oats Recipe

<table class="fontSize recipeTable" summary="" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1</td> <td scope="col"> cup firmly packed brown sugar</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">3/4</td> <td scope="col"> cup vegetable shortening</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1/2</td> <td scope="col"> cup granulated sugar</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1</td> <td scope="col"> egg</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1/4</td> <td scope="col"> cup water</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1</td> <td scope="col"> teaspoon vanilla</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">3</td> <td scope="col"> cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1</td> <td scope="col"> cup all-purpose flour</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1</td> <td scope="col"> teaspoon salt (optional)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="measure" scope="col" nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="5%">1/2</td> <td scope="col"> teaspoon baking soda</td></tr></tbody></table>
This is the basic ^^^

Dump the Vegetable Shortening, use REAL BUTTER
Dump the white sugar, use HONEY
Dump the salt
use only egg whites, if you like
Choose a flour you like best, just know the flavor changes with your choice.

I add:
HONEY, as noted above.
Cinnamon, I add 1.5 tsps
Nutmeg, pinch to tsp to taste
Raisins, white, and black
Cranberries, dried
Crushed walnuts or pecans

more options;
shredded coconut [but we don't need the coconut oil!]
substitute REAL MAPLE SYRUP for Brown Sugar, about 1/2 cup.
A little ground ginger, just a pinch, tsp is too much.

If you gotta have it, chocolate [any is good] or Macadamia nuts.

Make 'em BIG! A small ice cream scoop works great!

Bake low and slow @ 325, the honey and maple will burn at too high a temp.

Brew some Coffee & Amaretto or Kahlua, kickbacwitchagirl by the fire, put teddy on repeat [Turn off the lights... yeah, YES!]
 
A good, moderately priced wine that I like is:

menageatrois.jpg


They have a white, rose,and red blend. I'm not a fan of red wines and I really enjoyed it. The bottles run around 13-15 dollars for the 750ml size at most liquor stores.

I love this wine. Same here - don't care much for reds, but I really liked this one. I also like the white. It's a great conversation piece, good gift wine too.

If you have a World Market in your area, its a great place to pick up interesting wines, house warming gifts, home decor, try new stuff, etc. If you ever spent time overseas, you'll find some of the candies from other countries there, teas, coffees, etc.
World Market Store Locator
 
^^ A bar, oh SHIT!!!^^^



Bone in NY Steak
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w/Smoking Loon Merlot:yes:
Take meat out, room temp, for about 30 min, season with kosher, sea, salt, cracked black pepper...

Get that skillet hot! Almost smoking, just then add in, vegetable oil or margerine, place the steak in pan. Hear it sizzle(sear), for about 4-6min, for med rare on each side. It will smoke a little. Adjust temp for longer cooking times. Turn it over, placing it 180degrees from starting point, sizzle.

You can put a pot lid on to make it cook faster. Remove steak from pan, pour in 1/4cup water, a sliver of butter, add some thinly sliced garlic or shallot. Let it cook down for a couple minutes and you have a pan sauce. Pour it over the steak!

Serve with sides pan fried potatoes, garlic mushrooms, white cheddar mashed potatoes, creamed spinach...
 
If anyone is in the Long Beach, Ca area.....There is a lil hole in the wall joint called, Georges Greek Cafe.....I swear.....some of the best food I've ever had. Its located downtown on Pine Street between 4th & 6th.

I'm gonna have to check that one out.:yes:
 
^^ A bar, oh SHIT!!!^^^



Bone in NY Steak
madwine_1973_6153975

w/Smoking Loon Merlot:yes:
Take meat out, room temp, for about 30 min, season with kosher, sea, salt, cracked black pepper...

Get that skillet hot! Almost smoking, just then add in, vegetable oil or margerine, place the steak in pan. Hear it sizzle(sear), for about 4-6min, for med rare on each side. It will smoke a little. Adjust temp for longer cooking times. Turn it over, placing it 180degrees from starting point, sizzle.

You can put a pot lid on to make it cook faster. Remove steak from pan, pour in 1/4cup water, a sliver of butter, add some thinly sliced garlic or shallot. Let it cook down for a couple minutes and you have a pan sauce. Pour it over the steak!

Serve with sides pan fried potatoes, garlic mushrooms, white cheddar mashed potatoes, creamed spinach...

I'm gonna try this. It sounds really good.
 
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