The Food and Beverage Thread

[Jonesy]

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I want to do some coca-cola burgers soon. This is prime grilling weather.

Just googled....

[AUChase]

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This is some good grilling weather.

I've been thinking about doing some skewers on the grill..

some chicken, peppers, onions, etc.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Does anyone have a good recipe for chili? I like some spice but not where it strips the top layer of skin of your tongue.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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Does anyone have a good recipe for chili? I like some spice but not where it strips the top layer of skin of your tongue.

Same here... would love a good THICK (meaty/beany) homemade chili recipe from someone here. I trust homemade stuff on here more often than recipes.com, etc.

Though I have found some amazing crock pot recipes on there.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Not really into chili. My family usually does a couple crock pots of gumbo throughout the fall and winter, though I'm sure its probably not up to WatsonTiger's standards.

[Husker_OS]

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Need to get the 2 chef's in here. Stumbleweed doesn't post much anymore.

[wildinkc]

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I am just going to copy and paste my mom's chili recipe. It taste's great, it is thick with meat and beans and has some spice to it. If it means anything she has won a couple of chili cook off awards with this recipe. Granted they were small town chili cook offs. But again this recipe tastes great. Enjoy.

2 pounds round steak, cut up
1 pound ground pork
5 cups onions
1.5 T garlic
7 T chili powder
2 jalapenos or any hot pepper
3 15oz cans stewed tomates
3 T tomato paste
4 bay leaves
1 T salt
1 T oregano
1 T red wine vinegar
1 T brown sugar
2 15ox cans kidney beans

in a large heavy kettle,brown steak, pork with onions, drain. stir in chli powder, jalapenos canned tomates, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, oregano, red wine vinegar
, and brown sugar. cover and cook for 2 hrs over low heat. add kidney beans, cook uncovered for 30 min



I have used ham, turkey and sausage before for my meat, mixing them or whatever.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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Thanks... will give it a go. The list looks great!

[Chef Matt]

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Didn't see this one bumped.

Looks like the Chili recipe got taken care of. Looks like a good recipe.

Subscribed.

I'll try and keep up.

[cjonesfan921]

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I'm a beginner to cooking. I have a few questions.

What do I need to do, to make my rice look like this:



I've made rice, chilli, chicken alfredo, and other variations.

I'm interested in this, how can I do that?

Also, what kind of rice do you guys suggest? I have been using Jasmine rice.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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I'm a beginner to cooking. I have a few questions.

What do I need to do, to make my rice look like this:



I've made rice, chilli, chicken alfredo, and other variations.

I'm interested in this, how can I do that?

Also, what kind of rice do you guys suggest? I have been using Jasmine rice.

This one is tricky and takes practice... but here is the basics for split and fluffy Spanish rice...

This method has worked for me...

Basically, I sauté the rice in some oil with a clove of garlic, then add chicken broth and about 3-4 tablespoons tomato sauce, then cover and simmer until the water is evaporated.

[Chef Matt]

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EN Has it covered.





That's run of the mill long grain rice. Cheap at your local supermarket.

Jasmine is also considered long grain but has more starch content. It'll be difficult to get your Jasmine to look like the one in the picture unless you give it two good rinsings before you start cooking it.

Too get the rice to take on that consistency you want to sautee a little bit until all the rice is well coated in oil (olive oil).

Use less water instead of the typical 2-1 ratio (Water to rice) Try 1 3/4 to 1, that way the rice steams instead of boiled during the second half of the cooking process.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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EN Has it covered.





That's run of the mill long grain rice. Cheap at your local supermarket.

Jasmine is also considered long grain but has more starch content. It'll be difficult to get your Jasmine to look like the one in the picture unless you give it two good rinsings before you start cooking it.

Too get the rice to take on that consistency you want to sautee a little bit until all the rice is well coated in oil (olive oil).

Use less water instead of the typical 2-1 ratio (Water to rice) Try 1 3/4 to 1, that way the rice steams instead of boiled during the second half of the cooking process.

Agreed... run of the mill long grain works the best. Stay away from "Uncle Ben's". Get Goya if you have it, Riceland, or just plain store brand.

I searched and found a good one here to go by, but do a hair less water (I prefer chicken stock) like Matt suggested, cause you can always add a hair more in the process...

http://www.food.com/recipe/the-best-authentic-spanish-rice-183784

[cjonesfan921]

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EN Has it covered.





That's run of the mill long grain rice. Cheap at your local supermarket.

Jasmine is also considered long grain but has more starch content. It'll be difficult to get your Jasmine to look like the one in the picture unless you give it two good rinsings before you start cooking it.

Too get the rice to take on that consistency you want to sautee a little bit until all the rice is well coated in oil (olive oil).

Use less water instead of the typical 2-1 ratio (Water to rice) Try 1 3/4 to 1, that way the rice steams instead of boiled during the second half of the cooking process.

This one is tricky and takes practice... but here is the basics for split and fluffy Spanish rice...

This method has worked for me...

Basically, I sauté the rice in some oil with a clove of garlic, then add chicken broth and about 3-4 tablespoons tomato sauce, then cover and simmer until the water is evaporated.

Thanks guys, I will give it a shot, most likely on Wednesday. I only bought Jasmine because 'supposedly' it is somewhat of a healthier choice.

I'm really having a blast with this. The only downside to cooking is the cleaning after.

I also read, and was interested in a cheese roll up. I read online to get shredded mozzarella cheese and put on a skillet. Is it that easy? No oil or butter?

[Motown]

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Does anyone have a good recipe for chili? I like some spice but not where it strips the top layer of skin of your tongue.

This is the BEST Chili Recipe on the PLANET!!!

Ingredients

6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup beer (recommended: wheat beer)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (24-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (24-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
Lime wedges, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Shredded Cheddar, for garnish
Sliced scallions, for garnish

Directions

In large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp, stirring occasionally. Once the bacon is browned, add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the vegetables are tender and seasonings are aromatic. Add the beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Once beef is broken up and beginning to brown, add the pork. Break up with wooden spoon like the beef, and brown, until no longer pink, roughly 4 minutes. Stir in the beer and beans. Toss together, then add the crushed and diced tomatoes. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if necessary. Transfer the chili to serving bowls and garnish with lime wedges, sour cream, shredded cheese, and sliced scallions.