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Duck with wild rice pancake and beet pureee -- Edited by Parlan on Tuesday 20th of June 2017 07:58:01 AM
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Nova Scotia oatcakes
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My wonderful wife of almost 56 years, Sarah, is busily baking Christmas cakes and cookies for our extended family. The most-in-demand item that she prepares each year is her Oatcakes. They are even greatly sought after by my brother's children who live about an eight-hour drive away! That being...
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Got another person looking for a shortbread recipe
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Hi all, Got a person on another forum looking for a shortbread recipe and I thought I remember that someone had an award winning one here, maybe Jim? Thx, Jim
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Tonight's dinner 31 Dec, 2012
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Tonight's dinner. A 4 pound haggis with tatties and neeps and Nairns Oatcakes. Washed down with 16 year old Lagavulin with fresh Braeburn apples for desert. More photos to follow when the haggis comes out of the pot. Ready to eat. We had to stop after 2 helpings so that there would be some left for tomor...
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Kielbasa dipped into beer cheese
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Hi all, Been slow here so in my continuing effort to disrupt all New Year's resolutions I present the following. Great for Super Bowl -Kielbasa dipped into beer cheeseYield 4 servings (yeah, right)2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated1 jala...
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Scotch eggs Texas style
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Been slow around here so I thought I'd post a recipe from the smoking forum I lurk on -FireBomb Armadilla Eggs Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese 1 tablespoon minced cilantro 1 pound bulk sausage 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 6 jalapeño peppers, red or green 1 small can pineapple chunks or ti...
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A bit of holiday fun
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Had to work today but we normally do some form of potluck on holidays. I did up a couple Boston butts for lunch and a couple pies. One that was injected with Gunshot and rubbed with Gunpowder. Both smoked with hickory for 4 hours, than low and slow for 18 hours - [IMG]http://img542.imageshack.us/img...
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Its going to be a Hot one
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Any one going to the AGM this year who would like to try some hot stuffed peppers? These are pickled jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and sharp cheddar. I plan to spice things up this year and if you let me know a bit ahead I will make extra.
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Guinness Beef Stew
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Guinness Beef Stew Serves 6 to 8Make sure to buy large chunks of stew meat. Trim meat of excess fat, as necessary, and cut into 11/2-inch pieces. Be gentle when stirring in the flour in step 3-the fork-tender beef will fall apart if stirred too aggressively.4pounds boneless beef chuck stew meat 2ta...
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Valentine dinner
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Evening all, Did up a little dinner for tonight (have to justify the toys ;D) for Amy. Started out with a lobster tail in a simple sugar/salt brine - [im...
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Whiskey brownies
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This is from my latest cookbook. I know the purest will object but I'm sure the rest of us bear it well. Whiskey (or in our case whisky) brownies - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 large eggs 3/4 cup of granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup whisky 1 cup...
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'Tis the season for chocolate
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Good morning all,Just ordered the chocolate (33kg) for this year's Christmas makings. Taking advantage of a cool front this week in Dallas.Each year I play with a new line of flavor combinations. Last year was wine and beer. The champagne and syrah made the grade. The Corona and lime did ok but th...
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Got an early birthday present
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Hi all, Just got my birthday present from Amy. Not a huge surprise since I said "I want that!" A Bradley Digital Smoker. I've been wanting a good smoker for a while now and this one can do cold smoking. Just the ticket for things like andouille sausage, home made bacons, pancetta and other...
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DFW area - Grapevine - Tilted Kilt
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Talked the wife into heading out to Grapevine and we stopped by for lunch at a new local place a while back called the Tilted kilt at www.tiltedkilt.com/ . Be warned this place is very much a Scottish Hooters. The waitresses wear a kilt so small it constitutes a wide belt. For a top they wear a matching...
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What are you doing for grilling?
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Now that the weather is going toward the cooloer side around the country (dropped below 105 in Dallas finally) I would imagine that a lot more grills are firing up. Granted I didn't slow down but it is a bit more enjoyable. I broke out the grinder last weekend and started making up some brats. Made a cou...
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And you think I make bad food for the heart
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For those who are unfortunate to live outside of Texas the Texas State Fair is starting soon. This is the Mecca of fried foods. From our own home town invention of corn dogs to last years favorite of deep-fried butter (tastes like a cresent roll). Other notables are deep-fried peaches & cream...
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Restaurant reviews?
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Hi folks, Going out to various places lately to check them out for various reasons. The new Tiled Kilt in Grapevine, the Irish Rover Pub in Frisco and the Londoner in Mckinney. I had an idea, I travel a lot with fun and military. What would you guys thin about we post reviews of restaurant, pubs or clubs...
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Blueberry Scones
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This recipe is from one of my cooking mags and is a bit involved but make an excellent scone - It is important to work the dough as little as possible—work quickly and knead and fold the dough only the number of times called for. The butter should be frozen solid before grating. In hot or humid environment...
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Coronado CA - McP's
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While doing my military duty here in Coronado CA I took the time to stop at my favorite restuarant Mc P's - http://www.mcpspub.com/ This is the SEAL's pub just about a mile down from the AMPHIB base. Unlike a lot of pubs this one is not decorated in Celtc style but in military. This is such a landmark tha...
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DFW - Addison - Londoner
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Dragged Amy out to the Londoner. Orginally we were going to head to the one in Mckinney but it looks like that one was sold. So we went to the one in Addison. http://www.londoneraddison.com/ Food was difficeult to judge. The fish in the fish and chips was as good as any I've had but the chips sucked. U...
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Campbell Soup recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs
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Looks like it finally caught up with them. Look what it has done to the two kids on the can!!!!! http://www.yahoo.com/_ylt=ArX9Nw5u81RWwViN.bs4ED.bvZx4;_ylu=X3oDMTJwazlmczc5BGNwb3MDNARlZAMxBGcDYTYyOTZlZjlmNWNiZTk3Y2QwMDY1YTUyYWM5YTg1NmUEaW50bAN1cwRzZWMDaW5fbmV3cwRzbGsD...
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Scones in a can?
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Evening all, Was out shopping for dinner when I noticed this on the shelf - They also had cranberries. Here is them out of the can and baked up. I sprinkled a bit of raw sugar - [IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5912/sco...
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More torcher for the carnivores
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Hi all, Been slow around here so I thought I'd toss a evening meal up for you enjoyment - There was a sale on cowboy (Texas speak for bone-in) ribeyesso I picked up one for dinner. Here is it dry brining - After and just a light sprinkle of some more salt for cooking - And on the grill (got to love the Green Egg)...
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DFW area - Allen - Trinity Hall
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Thought Amy and I would check out the Plano location of Trinity Hall. http://www.trinityhall.tv/Allen.htm Four stars for food, very much American versions of traditional irish dishes. Decor was 5 stars, unlike so many other themed places this one was not over decorated with clutter. Service w...
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Riverwalk San Antonio TX Pubs - Maddogs British Pub
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Hi all, Getting some restaurant visits in while the in-laws were visiting. We took them down to San Antonio for a couple days (in which it rained the whole time.) This one is on Mad Dog's British Pub at http://www.maddogs.net/ . Food is 4 stars, service 3, decor 3, bar 2 stars (very little variety). O...
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Getting ready for Scarby
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Evening all, The one thing that stands out about Scaby over any other fair are the ribs. I pick up a jar of seasoning each fair (sometimes I order one from them in between) and do up some ribs. Normally I head to Central Market and pick up some uncut short ribs (about 9" long) or some flanken style. ...
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A haute version of Scotch eggs
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I think we need some activity here. Not classic but definitely different. Deep-Fried Bacon and Eggs with Lemon-Egg Vinaigrette For the bacon and eggs 6 slices bacon Olive oil cooking spray 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 extra-large eggs Kosher salt For the vinaigrette 3 extra-large egg...
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Something a little classic for the season
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Easy Hot Cross Buns Buns 2 ounces apple juice or rum 2 3/4 ounces mixed dried fruit 2 3/4 ounces raisins or dried currants 10 ounces milk, room temperature 3 large eggs, 1 separated 3 ounces butter, room temperature 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 7/8 ounces light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon grou...
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Scones with just a touch whiskey
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Oar Scones with a Whiskey Glaze Scones 1 cup white whole wheat flour ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup oat flour ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ cup unsalted butter 1 large egg ¾ cup half and half ½ teaspoon ground n...
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Pies
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been slow on this forum and since I had to do some baking for a work anniversary I thought I post (just to mess with Jim's New Year's resolution) - I'll start with the pie crust. The secret here is the vodka (noticed I used the good stuff). The vodka in place of the some of the water lets me make a moister doug...
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