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Posted on 7/14/13 at 4:27 pm to
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 4:27 pm to
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2. Add more garlic than the recipe calls for - maybe that's just me...


Every single time, unless it's something sweet.
Posted by W
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 5:32 pm to
When I boil edamame, I add a cap full of liquid crab boil to the water.

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Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 5:54 pm to
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2. Add more garlic than the recipe calls for - maybe that's just me...




ALWAYS.
Posted by LSU Tammany Tiger
Folsom, LA
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 6:22 pm to
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Stock > water.


I am finding this to be very true....
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 7:01 pm to
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1. Add a pinch or two of sugar - sugar, like salt will bring out flavors of savory dishes
My mother did this. Amazing what it can do.

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2. Add more garlic than the recipe calls for - maybe that's just me...
I have never said, nor heard: "This would be good, but there's too much garlic."

Is there even such thing as too much garlic?
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 7:05 pm to
Buy a chimney starter for your charcoal grilling.
Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 7:14 pm to
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Is there even such thing as too much garlic?


Yes, my last batch of salsa had about 4 cloves too many, but that was a first!
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 7:42 pm to
I've eaten straight garlic that could have used garlic powder.
Posted by Dale Doubak
Somewhere
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 8:30 pm to
I use a lot of kitchen bouquet and definitely more that normal garlic
Posted by Sus-Scrofa
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 8:51 pm to
If you're oiling a pan so that food doesn't stick to it while baking throw the oiled pan in the oven for a few minutes before putting the food you're baking on it.
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
5545 posts
Posted on 7/15/13 at 7:28 am to
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Allowing any meat to come to room temperature before cooking. It's not really a secret, but mandatory for best results. Nothing gets cooked straight from the fridge


If there is one thing in this world I wish would go away it's cancer. If there are 2 things it's cancer and steak myths. It would take hours for your meat to reach room temperature all the way through. After an hour the core temp of a steak will rise maybe 2° sitting on the counter. Then you have a warmer crust and a cool center which could make cooking more inconsistent.

Next time you cook steaks leave one in the fridge and one on the counter and keep checking temps.

The best way to get even cooking and a great sear is the reverse sear method.
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
101915 posts
Posted on 7/15/13 at 7:52 am to
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When I boil edamame, I add a cap full of liquid crab boil to the water.



I add a little crab boil whenever I boil anything... pasta, lentils, potatoes, etc.
Posted by W
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2007
6100 posts
Posted on 7/15/13 at 7:53 am to
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I add a little crab boil whenever I boil anything... pasta, lentils, potatoes, etc.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 7/15/13 at 9:16 am to
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It would take hours for your meat to reach room temperature all the way through
...and I give it hours.

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Next time you cook steaks leave one in the fridge and one on the counter and keep checking temps.
Have done it. Not on purpose, but just by accident. Someone showing up with cold meat at last minute. They cook differently every time.
Posted by hiltacular
NYC
Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 7/15/13 at 9:26 am to
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If there is one thing in this world I wish would go away it's cancer. If there are 2 things it's cancer and steak myths. It would take hours for your meat to reach room temperature all the way through. After an hour the core temp of a steak will rise maybe 2° sitting on the counter. Then you have a warmer crust and a cool center which could make cooking more inconsistent.

agreed. Although letting the steak sit out isn't really hurting it in anyway and you are usually just picking a fight if you try and tell someone otherwise

hot-tubbing or reverse sear is the way to go if you are really trying to get the perfect steak
This post was edited on 7/15/13 at 9:28 am
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 7/15/13 at 9:40 am to
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agreed. Although letting the steak sit out isn't really hurting it in anyway and you are usually just picking a fight if you try and tell someone otherwise


Not saying either way is right or wrong because the difference is negligible. I just don't really like having a nice steak sitting out for 5 hours to make a 10 degree difference. Just my 2 cents!
Posted by Zach
Gizmonic Institute
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Posted on 7/15/13 at 10:28 am to
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Although letting the steak sit out isn't really hurting it in anyway


It can be very dangerous if your dog can counter surf.

Posted by ShoeBang
Member since May 2012
19349 posts
Posted on 7/15/13 at 11:07 am to
Cavendar's Greek Seasoning on a steak. People will want to know WTF you just did. Just throw it in with your regular dry rub on your ribeyes. It compliments everything and adds a flavor that people notice.
Posted by Tommy Patel
Member since Apr 2006
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Posted on 7/15/13 at 11:31 am to
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fatboydave


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Cream of mushroom


grandfather called this New Jersey Roux

Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 7/15/13 at 11:34 am to
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Cavendar's Greek Seasoning on a steak


A really good seasoning for a lot of things. I use it on grilled fish quite often, as well. It's my "Tony's".
This post was edited on 7/15/13 at 11:35 am
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