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USCHO Cooks: Allez Cuisine!

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Made beef tongue again last night. Was nice and tender... had an easier time peeling the skin off and slicing it. Now I can't wait to turn the leftovers into sandwiches!

Where do you get your beef tongue, Bob? I'll have to explore the supermarket a little more closely next time I'm out - I've been wanting to try my hand at tongue tacos for a while.
 
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I'm just making packet hollandaise since I have class (again) tomorrow night and I try to do easy dinners on those nights (though the mom made up the menus this week, not taking into account that I have class M, T, & W and an exam and a midterm, so I was making Thai Curry and studying last night. :mad: ). I attempted poaching 3 eggs this afternoon before giving up. The whites just went everywhere.

I've had decent luck using Julia Child's method for poaching eggs - try poking a hole in the large end of the eggs, and boiling them for about 10 seconds before cracking them open and poaching them. Also - a little white vinegar in your poaching liquid helps the egg whites hold their shape better.
 
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Where do you get your beef tongue, Bob? I'll have to explore the supermarket a little more closely next time I'm out - I've been wanting to try my hand at tongue tacos for a while.
I get my tongue and other offal from Creswick Farms. Instead of the supermarket, go ask a local butcher; you'll get better quality through them rather than your Big Box retailer.

Speaking of offal, I think I'm going to try braised oxtail next, especially since the soup I made didn't turn out all that great.
 
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I'm just making packet hollandaise since I have class (again) tomorrow night and I try to do easy dinners on those nights (though the mom made up the menus this week, not taking into account that I have class M, T, & W and an exam and a midterm, so I was making Thai Curry and studying last night. :mad: ). I attempted poaching 3 eggs this afternoon before giving up. The whites just went everywhere.

They also have rings to crack them into using a shallow pan of water. My Grammy used to use round topless cookie cutters. Simmering water, put the rig in and then drop the eg into the ring. I imacine you could use shaped cookie cutters :D
 
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Last night, I made fish en papillote, this time using a combination of fennel, oranges, and carrots. Next time, though, I need to either shred the carrots or cut them into match sticks. The fish came out fine, but the carrots weren't done.
 
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Tried two soups from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-England-Soup-Factory-Cookbook/dp/1401603009">New England Soup Factory</a> cookbook - Baked Potato and Chive Soup with Horseradish (can't find the recipe online) and <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/recipes/ci_7392970?nclick_check=1">Spinach, Feta and Toasted Pine Nut Soup </a>. Both were very good.
 
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Successfully poached 1 egg so far - and I ate it for lunch. :) Hoping for repeat success 8 times when I go to make dinner for the family tonight. I, on the other hand, will be having pb&j for dinner tonight. :(

Edit - 12 times. Not 8. :eek: I'm not sure about that one. Plus, I believe her plan is to eat the leftovers the next day. I'm not sure how I'd feel about reheated poached eggs... :o
 
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Speaking of offal, I think I'm going to try braised oxtail next, especially since the soup I made didn't turn out all that great.
Oxtail can be delicious, just be prepared for it to be a lot of work.
 
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Oxtail can be delicious, just be prepared for it to be a lot of work.
Oh I know, that's why I plan on making it on a day I'm not working. I'm just wondering if I take the meat off the bone before I cook it or do I leave it on? Also, can I save the bones for stock?
 
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Oh I know, that's why I plan on making it on a day I'm not working. I'm just wondering if I take the meat off the bone before I cook it or do I leave it on? Also, can I save the bones for stock?

I believe with oxtail you want to use a braising method to cook slowly for a long period of time. Leave on the bone as the bone imparts maximum flavor. The bone is great for stock.
 
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Just watched the French Chef on the Cooking channel, what a trip. That lady is a hoot and she could cook circles around most.
 
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I believe with oxtail you want to use a braising method to cook slowly for a long period of time. Leave on the bone as the bone imparts maximum flavor. The bone is great for stock.
That's what I was thinking, but I wasn't sure.

Just watched the French Chef on the Cooking channel, what a trip. That lady is a hoot and she could cook circles around most.
None better than Julia Child. Laura Calder is pretty good too.

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I wanted to make an authentic Irish dish, but I can't decide between shepherd's pie or lamb stew.
 
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That's what I was thinking, but I wasn't sure.


None better than Julia Child. Laura Calder is pretty good too.

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I wanted to make an authentic Irish dish, but I can't decide between shepherd's pie or lamb stew.
Guinness. In a glass. Preferably from a tap.

I have an "authentic" recipe for some Irish food (The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival had native chefs cooking their home country's cuisine.) If I have time tonight, I'll page through the cookbook and let you know.
 
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Guinness. In a glass. Preferably from a tap.

I have an "authentic" recipe for some Irish food (The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival had native chefs cooking their home country's cuisine.) If I have time tonight, I'll page through the cookbook and let you know.

I've sampled most of the countries at the Festival and never had anything from Ireland. We usually go every year not going to happen this year:(
 
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I've sampled most of the countries at the Festival and never had anything from Ireland. We usually go every year not going to happen this year:(
They had molten chocolate cake with Bailey's ganache, food..., and Guinness. You can guess what we sampled. :D
Yeah, I doubt it's in the cards for me this year (hoping to be in school), which is a bummer. We got the limited edition cookbook last year and love it. We make the Canadian polenta A LOT (in fact, it's on the menu with chicken and green bean salad tonight! :D ).
Duh.

Edit - Bob, the recipes I have are: Potato Leek Soup, Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache, Lobster and Scallop Fisherman's Pie. Let me know if you want me to post any of the recipes.
 
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They had molten chocolate cake with Bailey's ganache, food..., and Guinness. You can guess what we sampled. :D
Yeah, I doubt it's in the cards for me this year (hoping to be in school), which is a bummer. We got the limited edition cookbook last year and love it. We make the Canadian polenta A LOT (in fact, it's on the menu with chicken and green bean salad tonight! :D ).

Duh.

Edit - Bob, the recipes I have are: Potato Leek Soup, Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache, Lobster and Scallop Fisherman's Pie. Let me know if you want me to post any of the recipes.
The potato and leek soup sounds like it would be great for lunch, so I would like the recipe.
 
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They had molten chocolate cake with Bailey's ganache, food..., and Guinness. You can guess what we sampled. :D
Yeah, I doubt it's in the cards for me this year (hoping to be in school), which is a bummer. We got the limited edition cookbook last year and love it. We make the Canadian polenta A LOT (in fact, it's on the menu with chicken and green bean salad tonight! :D ).

Duh.

Edit - Bob, the recipes I have are: Potato Leek Soup, Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey's Ganache, Lobster and Scallop Fisherman's Pie. Let me know if you want me to post any of the recipes.

I'm not 'Bob, but I'd like them all, please. Including the polenta.
The Guinness I can take care of myself. :)
 
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