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‘Shroom Insanity
I like mushrooms. A Lot. I do know some people that hate mushrooms, I guess because of texture reasons. Some are legitimately allergic to them. But those of us that truly love mushrooms — that could...
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OTB Classic: For the Love of the Muffuletta
Click for Hi-Res Slide Show! Central Grocery 923 Decatur Street, New Orleans (504)523-1620 Nor-Joe Importing Co. 505 Frisco Ave Metairie, LA 70005-4215 (504) 833-9240 The Muffuletta from Central...
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Superbowl Tailgate Degustation Menu 2008
Click for Hi-Res Slideshow! So, the last time we decided to have a Super Bowl party, around this time last year, things were a little bit different. For starters, let’s just say I was not as focused on...
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All Hail the Egg Beater
Egg Beater Omelet with fresh spinach and summer yellow tomatoes, basil and brown rice Breakfast is a meal that used to be treated as pure fuel for the morning rush — if I had the time with my busy...
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Turkey Burger Redux (UPDATED)
The last time we visited Turkey Burgers here on OTB, it was nearly a year ago. And while I think the rules of bold seasoning still apply — I’ve personally gone from turkey burger as occasional...
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Steak Boriqua
Nothing, and I mean nothing, satisfies a man’s appetite like a good steak. But one of the problems of trying to lose weight is learning that “a good steak” is also by definition, high in fat content...
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Soup Glorious Soup: Part 1, The Pulse of Life (UPDATED)
Rachel has turned herself into a regular Soup Diva. Here’s the first in a series of articles about how to make some easy, healthy and nutrilicious soups. Take it away, Rachel. Photo: French Lentil...
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Soup, Glorious Soup: Part 2, Beans and Grains
In Part I of “Soup, Glorious Soup” Rachel presented a variety of recipes for lentil soup. Now, she’ll share some ideas for using other legumes and whole grains in soups. Chunky Bean and Vegetable Soup...
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Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms a la NYT
When we were called and asked to prepare a dish for Kim Severson’s “Fat Pack” article in the New York Times that the photographer could watch me cook that very weekend, we took one look in the...
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Low-Karb Veggie Kugel
by Rachel Perlow This veggie kugel was a big hit at our Passover Seder last night. Knowing it was low carb and low fat, everyone took seconds of this instead of the Potato Kugel. When we made it...
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LARB!
Ah yes, the pleasures of the Thai Yum. When it turns summer and disgustingly hot, and you feel like your energy has been sapped from the oppressive weather, spicy and tangy Asian salads can be a...
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Nice Weather = WEBER (XIII): Father’s Day 2008
This year, Father’s Day was a little bit different. We usually do the steaks and hamburgers and hot dogs and chicken on the grill thing, with baked potatoes, beers and the usual stuff at my in-laws (my...
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Tapas or Fabada?
The Spanish Care Package from Pedro Espinosa Silva. Click to enlarge. Today, I received a curious package via international mail — addressed to me from Gastrovin Principano, in the town of Gijón in...
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Gary Wiviott, Please Let Me Back in the Program
Gary Wiviott’s new BBQ book published by Running Press (which he authored with food writer Colleen Rush) is based upon his popular web-based course on how to master the Weber Bullet smoker in 5 easy...
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Matzo Brei 101
Here’s another classic resurrected for the Chosen People… Foodies. Enjoy. – Jason Matzo Brei — some people like to eat it just during Passover, but I like it all year round. To me, it’s the ultimate...
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They Call Her “The Empanada Lady”
by Rachel Nash Perlow As you may be able to surmise, she makes empanadas. Lots of them. All kinds of flavors. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Sandi Levitsky-Connor started out as a friend of a friend....
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Podcast #42: Bacon, Lettuce and TomatoCAST
Back by popular demand and Saveur.com is our Ultimate BLT post from 2007! My dear friend Christine Nunn, who helped me with this project has since opened her own restaurant in Fair Lawn, New Jersey —...
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Latke-Vision: It Sure Beats The Yule Log
Here’s an oldie, but a goodie. Happy Chanukah — Jason and Rachel This last Sunday, Rachel’s family got together and had a Hanukkah party, a week early. We were given the task of making the latkes, the...
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An Iced Coffee Primer
Here’s a classic OTB post that I thought you would all enjoy — Jason The summer, now entering full swing, brings us into the seasonal consumption of cold caffeinated beverages. I have recently been...
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The Joy of Passover Rolls
The Passover Roll, as seen above accompanying matzo ball soup, is a bit of a culinary enigma. Prior to having seders with my wife’s family, I had never encountered them before. My family (admittedly...
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