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IronGAF Cookoff (hosted by OnkelC)
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saturday's lunch:
Rosemary Potatoes
Lecso
& Steak
thanks for the links-tipp/heads-up (my browser showed them anyway)
and talking about "light lunch" - over here (central europe) lunch usually is the main meal of the day, nothing "light" about it.
Rosemary Potatoes
Lecso
& Steak
thanks for the links-tipp/heads-up (my browser showed them anyway)
and talking about "light lunch" - over here (central europe) lunch usually is the main meal of the day, nothing "light" about it.
Light lunch, eh?
Nah it looks good. I haven't had steak and potatoes in a long time.
(you can see the pics if you remove "1.2.3.11/bmi/" from the links)
Metroid Killer
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Really impressive with the ball shaped caked. Did you just use different sized layers and use the buttercream to make it completely circular?
Yay dyon is back! I need to work in all these different shapes into my cakes and cookies. So simple but it really makes the presentation into something special.Nutella Cookies
Btw dyon, I'm copying your colorful butter cake next weekend
Cake itself is pretty ball shaped under the icing. I made three layers, flattened them and kept the excess. Gave the bottom layer a slope so it wasn't just a dome on a cake board. Gave it dowels and a cardboard bit so the top two layers wouldn't crush the bottom layer down. Crumb coated it, threw it in the freezer, and then carved it.
Used the excess stuff on top because it was a little too short. It was a lot of fun and the first time I've done a cake that required some serious carving.
Maklershed
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dyon is back! Whee!
Where where??
Yay dyon is back! I need to work in all these different shapes into my cakes and cookies. So simple but it really makes the presentation into something special.
Btw dyon, I'm copying your colorful butter cake next weekend
Yes!
Really? Please post here the results! I would love to see it
Ether_Snake
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Thanks I'll try that out!
Tonight I made tacos. Bottom layer of avocado, ground beef cooked with chopped onions, topped with plain yogurt and lots of sriracha sauce. They look boring but taste great and are really easy and quick to make.
Maklershed
Member
How difficult is it to make curry? Could a noob like me do it? Zyzyxxz - I think I remember you posting a recipe a while back for a roux that involved ketchup .. is that fairly simple?
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Lately I've been making a dough using masa harina, pressing the dough into cupcake tins, filling them with all sorts of different things, and then baking them for about 20 minutes at 350. Masa harina is super cheap and the "dough" that I make is really simple. Today I made some cups and filled the bottoms with cheddar and bacon pieces, and then poured an egg and heavy cream mixture into it. It was sort of like a quiche. It was quite good though it needed more cheddar and salt. XD
Anyway, I find the masa harina dough to be quite versatile and very quick to make.
I've also made pizza cups, taco cups, and chicken pot pie cups; all of which received rave reviews from my family.
Anyway, I find the masa harina dough to be quite versatile and very quick to make.
I've also made pizza cups, taco cups, and chicken pot pie cups; all of which received rave reviews from my family.
Etrian Oddity
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I made my own teriyaki sauce by reducing soy sauce with brown sugar and a few other seasonings... tastes delicious, and I'm going to use it as a baste for a baked pork tenderloin. Can't wait....
I have a recipe for a pretty intensive roux but it's not that bad.
-Caramelize onions, slice em super thin so they caramelize faster, just stir constantly over low -heat for 30 minutes in a little butter and oil.
-Add minced garlic and ginger and cook unitl soft.
-Add equal parts ketchup (or half amount of tomato paste), soy sauce
-Add in more oil and dump in equal parts flour and curry powder (make sure its relatively fresh and good quality). Once the dry ingredients are mixed together properly set it aside until you need it for the curry which you can use either water or chicken stock if you have it as the base liquid.
With my Thai curries I just use the curry paste that I get from the Asian market. Super easy and fast.
Maklershed
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Thanks. I think just for a first time thing I'm gonna make this since it seems pretty easy ...
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/curried-coconut-chicken/detail.aspx
I've never had that but just the sounds of it is making me hungry. Please post pics of the finished product if you can.
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That mushroom sauce alone looks like all I need.
Yep, both times I have made it, I've ended up just eating the leftover sauce on its own. Would probably go well with nice thick bread.
Super easy to make. Finely chop a small white onion and 2 cloves of garlic. Sautee in butter in a pot on a medium heat until transparent. Throw in some sliced button mushrooms. Add some full cream and some water (which will boil off). Add salt and liberal chicken stock (or mushroom stock I suppose) to taste. Stir regularly, and reduce down to thick sauce.
Metroid Killer
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Ok I had time to cake this evening and decided to bake it already.Yes!
Really? Please post here the results! I would love to see it
As you can see from the second picture it wasn't fully baked. My oven is pretty piss poor so it's never certain that a given time is enough. Oh well now I know for the next time.
I also think that while the visuals are 10/10 the taste is rather plain, not surprisingly as it's based off a regular butter cake recipe. I'm thinking that perhaps adding different taste to each colored cream will make it better. I just need to figure out how not to overdo it with unmatching tastes.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I feel like I've asked this before, but could I get some cutting board recommendations? The one I'm currently using has been submerged a few times, and is starting to splinter! It's also far too small.
Maklershed
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Went through with the plan. The curry turned out awesome. I ate way too much but I couldn't stop myself.
Also made some really excellent chocolate chip cookies using a recipe I never tried before but will use solely from now on (oddly enough it uses instant pudding mix):
http://i.minus.com/ibpLZIsVzbLjNb.jpg
I think the next cooking project will be an attempt to make Ze Onkel proud ... Kaese Spaetzle
nakedsushi
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Went through with the plan. The curry turned out awesome. I ate way too much but I couldn't stop myself.
Looks good! Was it spicy? I see some peppers floating in there. I'm craving some curry now too, but the weather's too hot to even think about making any. I always think of curry as a cold-weather thing.
Maklershed
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Yes indeed. Had a good heat to it. I think next time I'd like to replace the chicken with cubed sweet potato or yukon potato. Does that sound like it would work? Or would it get too soft simmering for 40 minutes? Has anyone tried that?
Went through with the plan. The curry turned out awesome. I ate way too much but I couldn't stop myself.
I think the next cooking project will be an attempt to make Ze Onkel proud ... Kaese Spaetzle
Looks awesome. Now I really want some curry...
nakedsushi
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Hah, I was just thinking about using a sweet potato to make it vegetarian. I think it would work, but I wouldn't put it in during the beginning. Maybe for the last 10 minutes? You want the sweet potato to be still kinda chunky and not mushy, right?
I've successfully made curry with frozen tofu torn into chunks for the protein part. Just freeze a whole block of tofu the night before, thaw out in the fridge the morning of and when you cook it for dinner, squeeze out all the water from the thawed out tofu. Should be kinda spongy. Add to the curry.
electricshake
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I make curry with sweet potato all the time, it works fine. 40 mins might be a bit long, depending on how big the chunks are. You could always boil them for 15-20 mins then add them to the curry for like 10 mins or so. Depends how soft you want it I guess.
Käsespätzle are awesome, Maklershed! Looking forward to seeing the outcome of your effort.
(un)fortunately, the temperatures in this part of the world were well over 20 degrees celsius over the last couple week, so Käsespätzle are not on my agenda at the moment. I am looking forward to colder climate, so i can enjoy them to the fullest again!
(un)fortunately, the temperatures in this part of the world were well over 20 degrees celsius over the last couple week, so Käsespätzle are not on my agenda at the moment. I am looking forward to colder climate, so i can enjoy them to the fullest again!
Bought an avocado a few days ago and finally got the courage to make a nice salsa/salad with tomatoes, corn, olives, lime juice, red bell pepper, cilantro and one chili pepper to add some heat. I never had avocado before so I was really surprised to taste it as I expected a really sweet flavor. Next I'll try some guacamole.
Grilled a nice angus steak and added some chips hehehehe
I'll still have a bunch of the salad and now I need to think of new ways to eat it. Suggestions?
Grilled a nice angus steak and added some chips hehehehe
I'll still have a bunch of the salad and now I need to think of new ways to eat it. Suggestions?
Maklershed
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Yeah I'd want the potato part to be on the harder side. And good thinking on the tofu. I love tofu. Definitely gonna try that or the potato next time.
Yeah me too. I'm gonna have to eat everything up so I can make a new batch.
Good to know. Thanks for the info.
Käsespätzle are awesome, Maklershed! Looking forward to seeing the outcome of your effort.
Will do. BTW do you use a potato ricer?
Käsespätzle are awesome, Maklershed! Looking forward to seeing the outcome of your effort.
(un)fortunately, the temperatures in this part of the world were well over 20 degrees celsius over the last couple week, so Käsespätzle are not on my agenda at the moment. I am looking forward to colder climate, so i can enjoy them to the fullest again!
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20C is 68F...is that too hot for a hot dish?
Bought an avocado a few days ago and finally got the courage to make a nice salsa/salad with tomatoes, corn, olives, lime juice, red bell pepper, cilantro and one chili pepper to add some heat. I never had avocado before so I was really surprised to taste it as I expected a really sweet flavor. Next I'll try some guacamole.
Grilled a nice angus steak and added some chips hehehehe
I'll still have a bunch of the salad and now I need to think of new ways to eat it. Suggestions?
got an exact recipe for this? as in whats the ratio of each vegetable etc. thanks sounsd tasty.
Bought an avocado a few days ago and finally got the courage to make a nice salsa/salad with tomatoes, corn, olives, lime juice, red bell pepper, cilantro and one chili pepper to add some heat. I never had avocado before so I was really surprised to taste it as I expected a really sweet flavor. Next I'll try some guacamole.
I'll still have a bunch of the salad and now I need to think of new ways to eat it. Suggestions?
I have a similar recipe I use in which you add feta before serving. Considered more of a salad but still works great with chips. Or just shovel it in your mouth with a fork because it's so delicious.
BriareosGAF
Member
We use a couple of maple Boos cutting boards; one for fruits and vegetables, etc., another for strong savory flavors like garlic and onion (we're vegetarians so no meat issues). They're pretty good, usually go a few years of abuse before starting to bow a little, but still usable, and we don't make any special effort to care for them. I think our current set is about five years old, no complaints.
Cosmic Bus
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Maklershed
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RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Thanks for the replies. Was doing some grocery shopping (online) and I wanted a quick recommendation. Went with provolone and mild cheddar.
I used one avocado, juice from one lime, two medium sized tomatoes, three table spoons of sweet corn, three tablespoons of diced olives, three tablespoons of diced red bell pepper and one small (I'm a wimp hehehe) chilli pepper also diced. Seasoned to taste with cilantro, salt and black pepper.
As for sugestions for use, I don't need them anymore. I just took a spoon and ate the whole thing... It was even better now after a few hours on the fridge.
That was exactly what I did but with a spoon. It was more effective than the fork hehehe
Etrian Oddity
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Spätzle are a hefty meal, best enjoyed after a cold autumn/winter day IMHO.
@Maklershed: a potato ricer would be perfect, but I usually use a contraption like this:
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=4049369&postcount=46
nakedsushi
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Gen.Grievous
Member
Made burgers.
Kept the meat fairly simple. Just minced beef with ground pepper, salt, chopped garlic clove and worcester sauce. Used an egg yolk to bind it all together.
Kept the meat fairly simple. Just minced beef with ground pepper, salt, chopped garlic clove and worcester sauce. Used an egg yolk to bind it all together.
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