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Snowflake · 10-19-2005, 09:28 AM

I am a slob in the kitchen and will use every pot I can get my hands on. That said, I make a killer spinach lasagna with four cheeses, not for the faint of heart or low in fat of diet. A lemon creme brulee tart that always garners raves, same for the simplest of apple tarts. I do a mean brioche and once I overcame my fear of phyllo, baklava to die for. Even my greek friends insist I make the baklava! My favorite Italian place growing up made some incredible creamy sauteed mushrooms which I have been able to recreate and those are a joy to the table every time I sink my teeth into them.

I love to cook all kinds of foodstuffs. I adore asian cuisine of all varieties and countries or origin, but I am less successful re-creating at home. I suspect it has a lot to do with the lack of extreme heat under the old wok. That's my excuse and I am sticking to it.

I have more cookbooks than I can ever wade through, but a couple of favs are Baking with Julia which gave me a great basic on baking all sorts of delicious things. Henry's Hunan Cookbook (Henry's is a must stop in SF for fiery foods). Too many Italian cookbooks to narrow it down to one, they all have wonderful things in them.

I agree with NA, Greens is fabulous. I love the restaurant too, same with Chez Panisse.

ooh, can't tell that I am starving.......

Donna

Tito's Kitten · 10-19-2005, 01:06 AM

Okay first things first, I need that pumpkin cheescake recipe LS (it sounds yummy and I LOVE pumpkin cheesecake..), as well as this choclate truffle cheesecake Prudence. (is anyone else seeing apattern here....)

Okay, so I am good at my christmas feasts featuring homemade enchiladas, tamales and tacos. I make a mean lasagna as well with (with homemade sauce and all.) I happen to like decorating cakes. I took cake decorating classes and everything. I made my sisters baby shower cake which looked like two giant baby bocks, and then I did my niece's first birthday cake which looked like a big teddy bear and for her princess party last year, I took a stand up pumpkin pan I had and turned into Cinderella's coach by adding sugar cookie "wheels" and windows out of royal icing and little mini vines and cake sugar. It was very cute.

Moonliner · 10-19-2005, 04:45 AM

Pop-Tarts, Toaster Strudels, Lean Pockets and Microwave Popcorn.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-19-2005, 08:14 AM

Hmmm. I so rarely make the same thing twice. I'm more about experimenting with whatever I have on-hand. But, as such, I tend to make a kick-ass stew. Broth, meat, tomato, and flour are all I need to start. Then I just cobble together whatever comes to mind.

Prudence · 10-19-2005, 08:20 AM

oooh! Totally forgot about the amazing chocolate mousse torte I've been known to make. The mousse layer is (liberally) laced with Godiva liqueur. I made faculty lick their plates!

scaeagles · 10-19-2005, 09:34 AM

Salsa.

Love salsa. I've experimented a ton with a bunch of different items - some admittedly haven't tasted really good - and I've come up with one that has made me want to stop experimenting. It's really the only thing I ever prepare beyond Kraft macaroni and Cheese. I'm not any sort of kitchen maestro.

blueerica · 10-19-2005, 09:47 AM

Tableside Caesar Salad.

It's been a while, though... But it is fun talking to people about whatever it is on their mind, while blending together ingredients in a bowl right in front of them, serving it with a smile.

Wontons.

Yummm..

Phone orders for deliveries...

Yeah, I'm the BEST!

Gn2Dlnd · 10-19-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Tableside Caesar Salad.

Why have we not combined our talents?

Gemini Cricket · 10-19-2005, 10:13 AM

P.S.
I'm a killer, kick-ass food tester.
Just an fyi.

Snowflake · 10-19-2005, 10:19 AM

Gosh, I vote for a LoT potluck!
Donna

10-19-2005, 09:28 AM	#1
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I am a slob in the kitchen and will use every pot I can get my hands on. That said, I make a killer spinach lasagna with four cheeses, not for the faint of heart or low in fat of diet. A lemon creme brulee tart that always garners raves, same for the simplest of apple tarts. I do a mean brioche and once I overcame my fear of phyllo, baklava to die for. Even my greek friends insist I make the baklava! My favorite Italian place growing up made some incredible creamy sauteed mushrooms which I have been able to recreate and those are a joy to the table every time I sink my teeth into them. I love to cook all kinds of foodstuffs. I adore asian cuisine of all varieties and countries or origin, but I am less successful re-creating at home. I suspect it has a lot to do with the lack of extreme heat under the old wok. That's my excuse and I am sticking to it. I have more cookbooks than I can ever wade through, but a couple of favs are Baking with Julia which gave me a great basic on baking all sorts of delicious things. Henry's Hunan Cookbook (Henry's is a must stop in SF for fiery foods). Too many Italian cookbooks to narrow it down to one, they all have wonderful things in them. I agree with NA, Greens is fabulous. I love the restaurant too, same with Chez Panisse. ooh, can't tell that I am starving....... Donna
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10-19-2005, 01:06 AM	#2
Tito's Kitten Still in love with Ben Gibbard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: where soul meets body Posts: 180	Okay first things first, I need that pumpkin cheescake recipe LS (it sounds yummy and I LOVE pumpkin cheesecake..), as well as this choclate truffle cheesecake Prudence. (is anyone else seeing apattern here....) Okay, so I am good at my christmas feasts featuring homemade enchiladas, tamales and tacos. I make a mean lasagna as well with (with homemade sauce and all.) I happen to like decorating cakes. I took cake decorating classes and everything. I made my sisters baby shower cake which looked like two giant baby bocks, and then I did my niece's first birthday cake which looked like a big teddy bear and for her princess party last year, I took a stand up pumpkin pan I had and turned into Cinderella's coach by adding sugar cookie "wheels" and windows out of royal icing and little mini vines and cake sugar. It was very cute. __________________ Who the hell needs a damn signature anyway?
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10-19-2005, 04:45 AM	#3
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Pop-Tarts, Toaster Strudels, Lean Pockets and Microwave Popcorn. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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10-19-2005, 08:14 AM	#4
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hmmm. I so rarely make the same thing twice. I'm more about experimenting with whatever I have on-hand. But, as such, I tend to make a kick-ass stew. Broth, meat, tomato, and flour are all I need to start. Then I just cobble together whatever comes to mind. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-19-2005, 08:20 AM	#5
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	oooh! Totally forgot about the amazing chocolate mousse torte I've been known to make. The mousse layer is (liberally) laced with Godiva liqueur. I made faculty lick their plates! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-19-2005, 09:34 AM	#6
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Salsa. Love salsa. I've experimented a ton with a bunch of different items - some admittedly haven't tasted really good - and I've come up with one that has made me want to stop experimenting. It's really the only thing I ever prepare beyond Kraft macaroni and Cheese. I'm not any sort of kitchen maestro.
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10-19-2005, 09:47 AM	#7
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Tableside Caesar Salad. It's been a while, though... But it is fun talking to people about whatever it is on their mind, while blending together ingredients in a bowl right in front of them, serving it with a smile. Wontons. Yummm.. Phone orders for deliveries... Yeah, I'm the BEST! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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10-19-2005, 10:13 AM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	P.S. I'm a killer, kick-ass food tester. Just an fyi.
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10-19-2005, 10:19 AM	#10
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Gosh, I vote for a LoT potluck! Donna
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