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[gregory311]

Ah, Katie: Queen of Food That Would Make a Billygoat Puke.

[jenben41]

Originally Posted by TrueHoosier

Hey Colin, here's a request for you...

so, the wife and I are trying to eat healthier, and not eat so much red meat, but we find that we really get tired of chicken breast. I tihnk the main problem is that I only know how to cook it like 3 ways...roasted/broiled in some sort of sauce/marinade, "roasted" in a corn flake crust (homemade "fried"), or in a taco/fajita combination. how about some good recipes for chicken breast, that don't involve wrapping it up in bacon and covering it in cheese(therefore killing any attempt to make it a healthy meal).

I look forward to your help.

I know you're seeking chicken recipes, but what about ground turkey (which is a great sub for ground beef) and lean pork loin? Both are really good white meats.

[Head In Hands]

tacos with ground turkey breast instead of beef are a serious WIN.

Here's my shrimp linguini:

In a skillet:

1T extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb frozen shrimp (your choice or size and shape....i buy cooked, peeled, de-veined) you can use more if you think you'll eat more.
Turn the skillet on and start cooking the shrimp
Add:
salt and pepper (a pinch or so of each)
a pinch of garlic powder
a pinch of red pepper flakes
Remove shrimp when cooked. Then add:
1/2-2/3 cup of dry white wine (let the alcohol evaporate for a minute)
Juice of one lemon
If the sauce is looking a little skimpy, you can add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of chicken stock or broth.
Return shrimp to pan
Add about 1/2 lb cooked linguine to pan, toss to coat in sauce.
sprinkle some romano or parmesan cheese on the pasta and toss.

It won't be super saucy, it's kind of a sauce-less pasta.

Serve with garlic bread.

[rmp207]

Originally Posted by swordo84

What do you want a recipe for? Gimme something and I'll get you a recipe...I've been through Culinary College and have a 5 years in the field. Haven't worked in a kitchen in 2 years, but I have a huge stock pile of recipes I can dig through tommorw for you if you give me some ideas of what you might want.

--Colin

Hey Colin what made you get out of working in a kitchen?

[gregory311]

Originally Posted by rmp207

Hey Colin what made you get out of working in a kitchen?

Gordon Ramsey

[dmbgodagirl41]

Originally Posted by gregory311

Ah, Katie: Queen of Food That Would Make a Billygoat Puke.

I was just trying to think of easy, somewhat healthy, not that expensive recipes. Not everyone can afford to cook a meal that costs 30 bucks to make every night.

I mean, I could post a bangin' recipe for Chicken Chesapeake, Brachiole or Canard l'Orange, but who the shit would cook that stuff on a daily basis?

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by rmp207

Hey Colin what made you get out of working in a kitchen?

Originally Posted by gregory311

Gordon Ramsey

Haha, I wish..that guy is a killer chef. Anyway, it was a couple of things. 1) I had to do a co-op in a management position for school, and i ended up staying on for a year as a manager I did my co-op at. Then I went to Oz and got stuck in a rut doing shitty catering bar service work. I cant wait for the new year and I can get back in the kitchen.

--Colin

[Rebecca De Mornay]

bumping this thread.

It should be much bigger - do we not have that many ants who are also chefs?

Post your favorite recipes in here!

[smokew11]

took the girl out for vday on Saturday, cooked for her last night

pan seared salmon with brown sugar glaze
broiled sea scallops
suateed onions/green beans
mashed red potatoes

i love cooking

[jpevear]

Originally Posted by schreiber89

bumping this thread.

It should be much bigger - do we not have that many ants who are also chefs?

Post your favorite recipes in here!

I'm an amateur pizza maker with the hopes of opening my own business one day. So, if anyone has any questions regarding pizza stones, cooking practices, dough, sauce, or cheese - I can help you out. I will not, however, give you my recipes as I've been working on them for almost a decade.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Originally Posted by jpevear

I'm an amateur pizza maker with the hopes of opening my own business one day. So, if anyone has any questions regarding pizza stones, cooking practices, dough, sauce, or cheese - I can help you out. I will not, however, give you my recipes as I've been working on them for almost a decade.

When ever I try to make pizza the crust ends up way too thick and doughy - any advice for that>?

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by schreiber89

When ever I try to make pizza the crust ends up way too thick and doughy - any advice for that>?

stop making pizza and walk out into traffic?

[swordo84]

Originally Posted by schreiber89

bumping this thread.

It should be much bigger - do we not have that many ants who are also chefs?

Post your favorite recipes in here!

Was in the midst of becoming one, but I think I have decided I don't want to work in the restaurant world any more. Hours are far too long, and the pay far too little. I still love cooking, and want to get certified...I just think it'll be for personal enjoyment, and some catering on the side though.

I'm still open to any help/tips/recipe requests out there!

[jpevear]

Originally Posted by schreiber89

When ever I try to make pizza the crust ends up way too thick and doughy - any advice for that>?

You'll have to be a bit more specific, but my experience tells me that you should use less dough for your individual pies and your not cooking the dough properly.

I would suggest a pizza dough weight, but depending on what style of pizza your making, either NY or American, your dough weights will vary.

Are you using a pizza stone?

Here is what my pizza crust looks like: It's a mix between NY & American.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaphotographer/2572395399/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaphotographer/2573219266/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaphotographer/2604145950/

[thom hudson]

Originally Posted by RSmith413

That ain't Oscar honey. Gotta have asparagus and crab on it with a hollandaise sauce. Get your shit straight.

Originally Posted by TrueHoosier

Oh, and i forgot! I have a BOMB recipe to share, for my own special Buffalo Chicken Chili with Blue cheese corn cakes. Gotta run and do some work, be back later and will share it.

still waitin on this, brah

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Originally Posted by thom hudson

still waitin on this, brah

yeah that sounds amazing

[americanemu25]

I make a wicked ketchup soup

[Timebomb07]

I love cooking.

Chicken Parm and garlic bread is my specialty

[Rebecca De Mornay]

I have a great recipie for Dominican Chicken that I will post in here later tonight - very unique!

If you have a recipie you like and are willing to share pos it in here!

[mr. testaverde]

my g/f and i made some curry chicken in the crock pot over the weekend....it was quite delicious...i can post the recipe later when i'm home, if i remember lol

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Originally Posted by mr. testaverde

my g/f and i made some curry chicken in the crock pot over the weekend....it was quite delicious...i can post the recipe later when i'm home, if i remember lol

love recipies like this - hope you remember

[treytreyw222]

this is my favorite to make:

Fire Roasted Chicken

[smudge1]

Originally Posted by treytreyw222

this is my favorite to make:

Fire Roasted Chicken

Seems pretty simple. I don't think I can fuck it up if I follow the steps correctly.

[boarderx5423]

I'm not much of a cook, but I made an unbelievable chicken adobo with sauteed baby bok choy about two weeks ago, and I'm planning on making it again Thursday night. Easily the best thing I have ever made.

I also enjoy making deep dish pizza from scratch from time to time, and I like to think I'm getting pretty good at it too! Pizza recipe is far too long for me to want to post, but I can post the chicken adobo recipe later if anyone would want it.

[boarderx5423]

Attached a picture of one of the deep dish pizzas I made. I believe this one had spicy Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, and spinach. Turned out wonderful.

e: Picture was sideways. Let's try this...
e2: Sorry about the light, picture was taken on my phone.

[Rebecca De Mornay]

Originally Posted by boarderx5423

Attached a picture of one of the deep dish pizzas I made. I believe this one had spicy Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, and spinach. Turned out wonderful.

e: Picture was sideways. Let's try this...
e2: Sorry about the light, picture was taken on my phone.

This looks amazing! I'd love to try and make a deep dish pizza - do you need a special pan though?

[smudge1]

I make a good double-garlic crust, extra cheese, pepperoni and mushroom pizza.
This pic is while still cooking.

[K270]

Originally Posted by jpevear

You'll have to be a bit more specific, but my experience tells me that you should use less dough for your individual pies and your not cooking the dough properly.

I would suggest a pizza dough weight, but depending on what style of pizza your making, either NY or American, your dough weights will vary.

Are you using a pizza stone?

Here is what my pizza crust looks like: It's a mix between NY & American.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaphotographer/2572395399/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaphotographer/2573219266/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vaphotographer/2604145950/

Looks like you use a sourdough starter for your dough.

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by schreiber89

This looks amazing! I'd love to try and make a deep dish pizza - do you need a special pan though?

You do, but we found ours at Bed Bath and Beyond. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

[boarderx5423]

Originally Posted by schreiber89

This looks amazing! I'd love to try and make a deep dish pizza - do you need a special pan though?

I used a 12" cast iron pan.