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capninsano

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Jan 25, 2010 1:21 PM
These tend to be popular on other forums. Anything cooking related goes in here. What'd you make/eat recently that was great? Anything you want to try? Tools, gadgets, etc....

I'll start off. I just bought this steamer from Amazon with my gift card...awesome purchase.



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00019G8IS/ref=oss_T15_product

I've used it to steam asparagus, broccoli, and potatoes so far and it is extremely easy to use. I'm going to get some crab legs or a lobster and see how it does that sometime this week. I can't wait.

And the other thing I wanted to mention. Has anyone tried buffalo chicken cheese balls? Essentially it's chicken, cheese, and buffalo sauce rolled in breading and then deep fried. They've gotten excellent reviews, just wondered if anyone else has tried them.

Recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-mccargo-jr/buffalo-chicken-cheese-balls-recipe/index.html
Jan 25, 2010 1:21pm
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Jan 25, 2010 1:26 PM
Just bought a rice cooker:

AMAZON LINK


Made Turtle Sauce Piquante on Friday. Chicken and Sausage Gumbo yesterday.
Jan 25, 2010 1:26pm
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capninsano

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Jan 25, 2010 3:18 PM
Does anyone own a smoker? I was thinking about buying one this spring. It would be great to make my own ribs, brisket, etc... the real way.
Jan 25, 2010 3:18pm
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Jan 25, 2010 3:21 PM
My mom has been putting a huge turkey breast in the potcrock, and putting cranberry sauce all over it and letting it cook for like 9 hours...it's really tasty
Jan 25, 2010 3:21pm
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Jan 25, 2010 3:22 PM
What are your favorite hot peppers with which to cook?

Lately I've been loving poblano peppers, Serrano, and the occasional Habenero for mango-habenero sauce. Also, on a related note, what's the best way to use Queso Fresco? I have some as I hear it's always the more "authentic" Mexican way to eat, but I don't know the best way to incorporate it into my dishes.
Jan 25, 2010 3:22pm
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Jan 25, 2010 3:56 PM
We were just discussing getting a smoker last night. Probably will get one this spring.

Yesterday I cooked an 8 pound pork shouldedr roast, low and slow (225 degrees for 8 hours) in my granite roaster in the oven. Once cooked I pulled apart the meat, seperated the fat, and slow boiled it in my homemade Carolina BBQ sauce. Served on whole wheat buns. Pretty damned good.
Jan 25, 2010 3:56pm
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Jan 25, 2010 4:15 PM
I just got this off of the foodnetwork.com and it works GREAT!

Jan 25, 2010 4:15pm
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Jan 25, 2010 4:16 PM
www.biggreenegg.com
Jan 25, 2010 4:16pm
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Jan 25, 2010 4:16 PM
ernest_t_bass wrote: I just got this off of the foodnetwork.com and it works GREAT!

Jan 25, 2010 4:16pm
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Jan 25, 2010 4:59 PM


I own one of these. Use it primarily for salmon and occasionally cheese, it is fantastic.
Jan 25, 2010 4:59pm
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Jan 25, 2010 5:46 PM
I am thinking old fashioned smoker. One that I have to build a fire in, keep the fire stoked with dried hickory wood all night while I slowly roast my brisket, ribs, chicken, or whatever.
Jan 25, 2010 5:46pm
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Jan 25, 2010 5:47 PM
Did you look at the biggreennegg?
Jan 25, 2010 5:47pm
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Jan 25, 2010 5:49 PM
No we have yet to start looking. Is that one we should definately look at?
Jan 25, 2010 5:49pm
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Jan 25, 2010 5:50 PM
Been smoking ribs and chicken for a few years now. The ONLY way to cook them.
Jan 25, 2010 5:50pm
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Jan 25, 2010 5:54 PM
I have one of these and there isn't a week that goes by that I don't use it at least once.
You can use it for sauces, soups, pesto, and I used it once to finish off a double batch of ganache. I'll never go without one again!

Jan 25, 2010 5:54pm
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7 gram rocks. how i roll.

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Jan 25, 2010 6:02 PM
You like the egg? How expensive is it to operate?
Jan 25, 2010 6:02pm
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Jan 25, 2010 6:18 PM
Is no more costly than any other smoker. Click there website to learn more. www.biggreenegg.com
Jan 25, 2010 6:18pm
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Jan 25, 2010 6:28 PM
My wife is the best machine I ever had.
Jan 25, 2010 6:28pm
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Jan 25, 2010 6:32 PM
sleeper wrote: My wife is the best machine I ever had.
Yes...yes she is.
Jan 25, 2010 6:32pm
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Jan 25, 2010 6:33 PM
I had a smoker and gave it away. Used it alot when we first got it but the novelty wore off. It was only getting used maybe a couple of times a year. It was good though.

Anyone else like the Pampered Chef products. We (wife and I) find them to be great. Love the chopper.
Jan 25, 2010 6:33pm
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Jan 25, 2010 6:35 PM
september63 wrote: Is no more costly than any other smoker. Click there website to learn more. www.biggreenegg.com
My smoker was 40 bucks at Walmart..considering I can't find a price for one of these things on the website..I'm sure it cost more than that.
Jan 25, 2010 6:35pm
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Jan 25, 2010 7:53 PM
Save yourself some some $$$. Forget the Big Green Egg and purchase the Weber Smoky Mountain 22 1/2 for $321 on Amazon with 2-day free delivery. This thing will cook on the original coals for 12+ hours. I've been smoking meat for years and this pit has beat all the others I have owned, so IMO save yourself $650.00 and go with the WSM. Smoking is the only way to do any bbq!
Jan 25, 2010 7:53pm
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Jan 25, 2010 8:38 PM
GoChiefs wrote:
september63 wrote: Is no more costly than any other smoker. Click there website to learn more. www.biggreenegg.com
My smoker was 40 bucks at Walmart..considering I can't find a price for one of these things on the website..I'm sure it cost more than that.
The Big Green Egg surfaces at about $700 for the small BGE up to $1000 for the xl model.
Jan 25, 2010 8:38pm
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Jan 26, 2010 7:27 AM
I got a mandolin for Christmas but have only used it once so far. Diced up some potatoes for cheesy taters and it did save a bunch of time and work. I am planning on making some homemade potato chips with it sometime soon. I need to read the entire book it came with to see all of the things I can chop/make with it.
Jan 26, 2010 7:27am
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capninsano

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Jan 26, 2010 9:36 AM
Looks like it's between the Weber and Bradley smokers. Thanks guys.
Jan 26, 2010 9:36am