USCHO Cooks: Maybe We Can Beat Bobby Flay

[MadTownSioux]

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lamb and peas. I love both. He hates both

I make my Shepherds Pie with Hamburger, not Lamb. My wife wouldn't eat it if I used lamb. Probably not authentic, but good.
Sometimes peas, but always carrots.

[walrus]

My favorite. Mr les family has taken over Easter because he has been in the Tournament the last 4 yrs. They like ham. Blech. I loooooove lamb.

When we were raising lambs, we always had leg of lamb. Good stuff. Haven't had lamb in years as no one will eat it at my house either

[MissThundercat]

Decided on BBQ pork butt for Easter. With what, I don't know.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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Just made a steak at home that was far better than the steak I had in my hotel restaurant last week. That kitchen staff should feel shame.

[MissThundercat]

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Just made a steak at home that was far better than the steak I had in my hotel restaurant last week. That kitchen staff should feel shame.

Good, you've mastered the art of steak cooking.

[dxmnkd316]

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The best steaks I've ever had have come off my own grill.

[leswp1]

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Made lemon tart the other day- oooh baby best one I have ever made. Spring is here! (and then it turned cold again)

[St. Clown]

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I forgot to mention, the Xcel Energy Center has what may be the worst tasting bratwurst I've ever had. I got it from the Sausagehaus window at the X, which was limited to hot dogs and brats for this event.

[FreshFish]

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Recently I learned how to caramelize onions. Basically you slice them and cook them on low heat in a fry pan (with oil) for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. It changes the flavor quite a bit. They lose the "bite" and become sweet and savory.

[MissThundercat]

Ate amazing food in Ann Arbor this past weekend, including couscous Marrakesh, chicken tinga tacos, a turkey sandwich that was actually satisfying, and a chicken bruschetta pizza. Going to try and recreate some of those things at home.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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Initial thoughts on the Aeropress.

Probably the smoothest, least jitter-inducing cup of coffee I've ever had. Flavorful too, though not the best ever. I suspect that can be remedied by slightly increasing the amount of coffee used, and/or letting it brew in the chamber for a bit longer than the directions indicate. I could also buy whole beans and grind them fresh for each cup, but I'm not that big of a snob (yet).

Where this thing really wins, is cleanup - it's a snap compared to other methods. You just take off the end-cap and plunge the filter/grounds straight into the trash, then rinse off the plunger and store the whole thing away.

If you only drink 1-2 cups in the morning, I'd definitely recommend it. If you're the kind of person who drinks coffee like it's going out of style, it may be too tedious to brew a cup every single time.

[MissThundercat]

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Initial thoughts on the Aeropress.

Probably the smoothest, least jitter-inducing cup of coffee I've ever had. Flavorful too, though not the best ever. I suspect that can be remedied by slightly increasing the amount of coffee used, and/or letting it brew in the chamber for a bit longer than the directions indicate. I could also buy whole beans and grind them fresh for each cup, but I'm not that big of a snob (yet).

Where this thing really wins, is cleanup - it's a snap compared to other methods. You just take off the end-cap and plunge the filter/grounds straight into the trash, then rinse off the plunger and store the whole thing away.

If you only drink 1-2 cups in the morning, I'd definitely recommend it. If you're the kind of person who drinks coffee like it's going out of style, it may be too tedious to brew a cup every single time.

I still drink 5 cups a morning... so I'll pass.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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I still drink 5 cups a morning... so I'll pass.

What do you use, Bob? Auto drip? French press?

[MissThundercat]

What do you use, Bob? Auto drip? French press?

12 cup auto drip.

[dxmnkd316]

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I still think my $15 chefmate/mr coffee/whatever 4-cup maker is easy peasy.