November 2009
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Interested in inventing your OWN FRIGGIN... →
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What a douche
Me: I think these mashed potatoes may need another shaky-poo of pepper
Sean: *snickers*
Me: What?
Sean: Everyone knows a real chef uses the term shakerino.
Me: *fumes*
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Fuzzmail →
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A man in Belgium was thought to be in a coma for...
leilanilujan:
ohyeahfacts:
They call it “locked in.” You can hear, see and think, but your inability to respond to anything leads to a vegetative state diagnosis. The patient is basically trapped in their own body.
Biggest. Fear. EVAR.
(source)
EVAAAAAAR
It may be the same thing, but there’s a version of this that can yield the diagnosis that you’re dead. People have regained...
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Today, my friend, who always uses perfect spelling...
maedecember:
colourblindx:
ayy-ann-tee:
t0mriddle:
(via claudzilla)
is it part of the joke that the friend spelled “your” wrong? I can’t decide.
The funniest part of this is you’re comment maedecember.
Dog Overly Joyed By Return Of Soldier →
thehighandlow:
blackhoodie:
Why dogs are man’s bestfriend. You’ll probably choke up
Yeah, that hurt real good.
“It turns out you’re not supposed to shoot every Zombie you meet.”
– my little brother on the phone just now (via jennhoney)
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Malai Kofta →
sabrescraps:
Hey John,
This is my all-time favorite dish. This link is the closest I found to what I have in Hebrew.
No rattlesnake pyrotechnics, but it’s a mother of doozies and a father of house-down-bringers.
If you have any questions, hit me up @SabreScribe
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Please, reblog.
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seeshelly72:notso-darling:thecoffeegirl:youroldarchenemycatwoman:bowlingalleylawyer:ktroseknows:artislovely:haleystumble:pinmywings:
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“Dairyland Greyhound Racetrack in Kenosha, Wisconsin will be closing on December 31, 2009. 900 Greyhounds need to be adopted or they will be euthanized.
Please help me get the word...
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Smoky Shrimp-Stuffed Baby Eggplant
Also try substituting (or supplementing with) lump crab meat or fresh chopped scallops.
INGREDIENTS
2 baby eggplants, halved lengthwise
1/3 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled & chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/4 c. fresh, roughly-chopped basil
1/2 c. good-quality smoked gouda cheese, shredded
1/4 c. plain breadcrumbs
salt and...
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spicy sweets and beets
Hey John! I just won best side dish with this recipe I half made up at a friends Thanksgiving dinner/contest party. Good luck!
6 medium sized beets (peeled and chopped into 1” chunks)
3-4 sweet potatoes (also peeled and cut into 1” chunks)
2 large yellow onions ( chopped into half rings)
2Tbsp salt (sea salt if you have it)
2Tbsp pepper
2Tbsp cayenne (I actually used 3T, but it...
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[UPDATE BY JOHN: This submission is not technically a recipe, but the link is a good resource. And it’s close enough for me to post.]
Go to www.thepioneerwoman.com, a food blog site. She has her whole Thanksgiving menu in the cooking section. You are bound to find something.
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Hippie Gruel (Vegan African Peanut Stew)
lizzwestman:
I used to make this in college. My friends called it hippie gruel. It’s super easy and super tasty.
Get a giant pot and fill it with water. Throw in a few large tablespoons of chunky peanut butter. Add salt. Add a few cloves of garlic, a large white onion, a few tomatoes, celery and about 3 or 4 potatoes (cut into medium sized cubes). Then add in all the “c” spices — cardamom,...
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Beer Ice Cream with Pretzel Crust and Dipping...
vetovictory:
Ingredients: 460 grams 35% cream • 165 grams sugar • 6 egg yolks • 400 mL beer • 100 grams honey • 100ml beer • 100 grams pretzels
Directions: Place sugar and yolks in bowl and 35% cream in pot.
Bring cream to a boil and slowly temper yolk mixture. Place back on heat and cook to anglaise stage, coating back of spatula. Cool down immediately in ice bath. Place ice cream mix...
Lavendar Cookies
1 ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature, diced
¼ cup superfine sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp fresh lavender florets or 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp superfine sugar for sprinkling
Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and caster sugar until fluffy. Stir in the flour and lavender and bring mixture together in a soft ball. Cover with plastic...
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EAST END BIG HOP BRATWURST PUREE (via wired.com)
vetovictory:
EAST END BIG HOP BRATWURST PUREE
Ingredients: 230 grams bratwurst (removed from casing)
• 200 grams caramelized red onion, cooled • 1 liter plus East End Big
Hop beer (substitute brew of your choice) • 3 sheets gelatin (bloomed in cold water) • 3 grams agar agar • Salt and black pepper to taste
Procedure: In medium saucepan, bring half of beer to a boil, add bratwurst and...
Cranberry and Chocolate Squares
1.5 cup unsalted butter
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1-cup light brown sugar
1.25-cup self-rising flour
2 eggs beaten
1-cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
For the topping:
2/3-cup sour cream
6 tbsp superfine sugar
2 tbsp self-rising flour
4 tbsp soft margarine
1 egg, beaten
½ tsp vanilla extract 5 tbsp coarsely grated semisweet chocolate for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 350F....
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For those who thought the crazy amazing looking...
… that was just what the person who submitted the recipe titled the post. I probably should have retitled it or made that clear. But you have to give her credit for her confidence. It does look good.
But no, I haven’t chosen any yet… although I do have a few personal favs. But this is not just fun and games for me. It’s about conquering this Thanksgiving event. So believe...
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Peach and Lemon Myrtle cheesecake (via...
vetovictory:
Ingredients: 75g/3oz Butter 225g/8oz Digestive Biscuits, crushed 1 teasp Ground Cinnamon 200g/7oz Cream Cheese 50g/2oz Caster Sugar 4 Large ripe Peaches 1 teasp Ground Lemon Myrtle 1 x 11g/0.4oz packet Gelatine 300ml/10fl.oz. Double Cream Instructions:
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the digestive biscuits and cinnamon and mix well. Press into the base of...
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Crocodile filets (via justaustralia.org)
vetovictory:
Ingredients: 4 x 200g/7oz Crocodile or Alligator Fillets 2 tbsp Lime Juice 2 Spring Onions, chopped 25g/1oz Butter 1 teasp Olive Oil 12g/1/2 oz Fresh Rosemary Needles 60ml/2fl.oz. Dry Vermouth 120ml/4fl.oz. Fish Stock 60ml/2fl.oz. Single Cream Salt and Black Pepper Instructions:
1. Season the crocodile fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan...
Brandy Snaps
Brandy Snaps
6 tbsp butter, diced
1/2-cup superfine sugar
2 tbsp light corn syrup
2/3-cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp brandy
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preheat oven to 375F.
Lightly grease several baking sheets or line them with parchment.
Put the butter, sugar, and syrup in a heavy pan. Heat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture has melted and...
Savory Parmesan Puffs
Savory Parmesan puffs
1 ¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp butter
2 eggs
1 cup of milk
Preheat oven to 450F
Grease 6 individual baking tins (popover pan works best)
Sprinkle each tin with 1 tbsp grated Parmesan. Sift the flour and salt into a small bowl. Set aside. Melt the butter in a small pan.
Beat together the eggs, milk, and melted...
Spiced Fig Bars
2 oz dried figs
3 eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp grated nutmeg
Pinch of salt
¾ cup walnuts finely chopped
2 tbsp brandy or cognac
Powdered sugar for dusting
Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease and line a 12x8x1.5in cake pan with waxed paper.
With a sharp knife, chop the figs coarsely. Set aside.
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