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re: Are you a good cook?
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:52 pm to Tbobby
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:52 pm to Tbobby
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Granny and Mom are very good cooks, but they take shortcuts that I don't approve of, such as using canned broth.
This is EXACTLY how I feel. My mom cooked dinner every single night growing up, and I appreciate that because I'm not fat.
But she takes shortcuts that I 100% do not approve of. She sometimes buys jarred roux...NOT OKAY.
She uses lots of jambalaya mixes and whatnot. She KNOWS how to make her own and executes it quite well when she does so, but she uses mixes when it's a normal weeknight and I don't like that.
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Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:53 pm to georgia
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Are you a good cook
Well, I do alot of catering...parties, tailgates, weddings, etc. So yeah, I think so.
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who taught you
Mostly my Maw-Maw. Mom wasn't a very good cook. Dad was decent at bbq'ing but just the basics.
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what's your best dish
Probably my pulled pork and/or ribs. Also grilled tuna steaks with a crawfish cream sauce.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:53 pm to NOLAbelle
I've always enjoyed Ruffino's. it gets a lot of hate on the f&d board, but it's the OT of the food world.
maybe it depends on what you order
maybe it depends on what you order
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:54 pm to NOLAbelle
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How is the food in general at Ruffino's? I've never been to his restaurant but the owner and I were the king and the queen of a Mardi Gras parade a few years back. I heard it was expensive but never heard much about the food. It would prob be cool to go see him again though.
It's very good. Often times, the higher end restaurants that have been around for years aren't that good. (Ex: Juban's has declined greatly.. and then there are casual places like Ralph and Kaccoos and Drusilla Seafood that are DISGUSTING but still doing well due to being old)
Ruffino's has been around for a while, but it's still great. We went for Valentine's Day last year and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
* I really don't know much about the place, but I do hope they're using fresh and hard to get ingredients because some of the prices on the pasta dishes aren't fitting to the dish if they're using regular ingredients.
I am a huge Little Village fan because no pasta dish is above like $14 and it's awesome food.
This post was edited on 11/10/10 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:54 pm to LouisianaLady
my mom can't make roux... my dad has to make a bunch at a time so she can use it when she needs it
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:55 pm to Tino
That's adorable.Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:56 pm to TexasTiger05
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maybe it depends on what you order
What did you order? I hate Ralph and Kackoo's in BR. I was so disappointed when I went to the BR one. I loved it when I went to the French Quarter one. Idk if it's just imagination or if it actually is different btwn the two.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:56 pm to TexasTiger05
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have a deep love of Ina.
Simple, clean flavors in her cooking. Her lemon shrimp pasta dish is a go to staple for me.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:57 pm to TexasTiger05
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Ruffino's. it gets a lot of hate on the f&d board,
I have seen it get a lot of praise. I haven't been there so I have no clue.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:58 pm to TexasTiger05
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i have a deep love of Ina. She's the only celebrity that I would lose my shite if i saw in person.
How did I miss this post?
First of all, how adorable is she? Every episode is her making something awesome for her husband.. who is so sweet too.
She makes things, like Glass said, that are so simple yet look amazing. I have this cookbook that is composed of the best recipes taken from multiple cookbooks. They included some of hers and they're all great.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:58 pm to LouisianaLady
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She sometimes buys jarred roux...
I'm a purist as well but I'll tell ya what...The Saviou's Roux is a pretty solid subistitute, IMO. Making a good dark roux from scratch usually requires at least a half hour of constant stirring, which gets old after you've been doing it for 20 years.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 6:59 pm to georgia
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Are you a good cook?
Yes.
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who taught you
A bit from my mom or watching other people, a bit from TV, and a lot from eating out & experimenting to try and get that "taste" right. I have lots of cookbooks which I use for inspiration, but I don't follow recipes much except when baking.
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what's your best dish
Lots of stuff...shrimp & crab quiche is really good. Spinach & cheese triangles (kind of like spanakopita) or mini pies.
I used to LOVE cooking. Now I almost hate it. Cooking for 7 people almost every day will do that to you.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:00 pm to georgia
i have a variety of specialties. pizza, spaghetti, ravioli, fried fish, anything with porkchops, lentil soup, fajoli, etc. my mom was a great cook so i learned a lot from her. whenever id stay at my dads he'd cook at home too. learned most of my gravy tricks from him.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:00 pm to glassman
quote:yes, R&K in baton rouge is horrible. i dont know anyone who thinks differently. ive never been to the one in the quarter
What did you order? I hate Ralph and Kackoo's in BR. I was so disappointed when I went to the BR one. I loved it when I went to the French Quarter one. Idk if it's just imagination or if it actually is different btwn the two.
umm...it's been awhile. i usually get the crabmeat cheesecake for an app and i've probably ordered the specials most of the time. Last I was there I had a Bass that was really good.
quote:exactly the way i love to cook. even if it's simple it should be higher quality.
Simple, clean flavors in her cooking
i love her kitchen and her cookbooks too.
i always make her cheddar corn chowder in august when corn is inexpensive and really good.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:01 pm to georgia
Yep, pretty good cook. Lasagna is my favorite. Also, pizza with a pesto sauce.
Macadamia crusted halibut is my most requested dish though with various sides.
Macadamia crusted halibut is my most requested dish though with various sides.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:02 pm to georgia
I have been told I am an excellent cook. My Great Aunt taught me. I suppose my best dish is Beef Wellington with Marchand du Vin Sauce. I love to cook!
Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:03 pm to LouisianaLady
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Every episode is her making something awesome for her husband.
Is that who Jeffrey is? Shes always mumbling about how this or that is Jeffrey's favorite dish and I've never figured out who that is. btw, Im not an Ina fan
Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:03 pm to LouisianaLady
quote:she wears a starched collard shirt like no other. she's my brooks brother's sista.
First of all, how adorable is she?
quote:or gay dudes
Every episode is her making something awesome for her husband
i really think i cook one of her recipes every weekend.
Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:04 pm to TexasTiger05
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she's my brooks brother's sista.
You're really right. She frats hard. Posted on 11/10/10 at 7:05 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Macadamia crusted halibut
Sounds great. We don't get much giant flounder down here. But, halibut is a fantastic eating fish.
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