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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 25, 2010 1:21pm
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
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
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Jan 25, 2010 1:26pm
Just bought a rice cooker:
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Made Turtle Sauce Piquante on Friday. Chicken and Sausage Gumbo yesterday.
AMAZON LINK
Made Turtle Sauce Piquante on Friday. Chicken and Sausage Gumbo yesterday.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 25, 2010 3:18pm
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.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jan 25, 2010 3:21pm
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
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jan 25, 2010 3:22pm
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.
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.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 25, 2010 3:56pm
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.
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.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 25, 2010 4:15pm
I just got this off of the foodnetwork.com and it works GREAT!
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Jan 25, 2010 4:16pm
www.biggreenegg.com
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jan 25, 2010 4:16pm
ernest_t_bass wrote: I just got this off of the foodnetwork.com and it works GREAT!
Wildcat24
Posts: 261
Jan 25, 2010 4:59pm
I own one of these. Use it primarily for salmon and occasionally cheese, it is fantastic.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 25, 2010 5:46pm
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.
september63
Posts: 5,789
Jan 25, 2010 5:47pm
Did you look at the biggreennegg?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 25, 2010 5:49pm
No we have yet to start looking. Is that one we should definately look at?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 25, 2010 5:50pm
Been smoking ribs and chicken for a few years now. The ONLY way to cook them.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Jan 25, 2010 5:54pm
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!
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!
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Jan 25, 2010 6:02pm
You like the egg? How expensive is it to operate?
september63
Posts: 5,789
Jan 25, 2010 6:18pm
Is no more costly than any other smoker. Click there website to learn more. www.biggreenegg.com
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 25, 2010 6:28pm
My wife is the best machine I ever had.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Jan 25, 2010 6:32pm
Yes...yes she is.sleeper wrote: My wife is the best machine I ever had.
Darkon
Posts: 3,476
Jan 25, 2010 6:33pm
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.
Anyone else like the Pampered Chef products. We (wife and I) find them to be great. Love the chopper.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 25, 2010 6:35pm
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.september63 wrote: Is no more costly than any other smoker. Click there website to learn more. www.biggreenegg.com
Bio-Hazzzzard
Posts: 1,027
Jan 25, 2010 7:53pm
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!
Bio-Hazzzzard
Posts: 1,027
Jan 25, 2010 8:38pm
The Big Green Egg surfaces at about $700 for the small BGE up to $1000 for the xl model.GoChiefs wrote: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.september63 wrote: Is no more costly than any other smoker. Click there website to learn more. www.biggreenegg.com
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 26, 2010 7:27am
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.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 26, 2010 9:36am
Looks like it's between the Weber and Bradley smokers. Thanks guys.