Posts filed under 'I'm Sorry But It's Good'
Turkey Redux: Part 2
Our Thanksgiving dessert consists of three pies—key lime, pecan, and pumpkin chiffon. Key lime pie may not scream “Thanksgiving” to you, but our family used to spend Turkey Day in Boca Grande, Florida. Although we stopped traveling south in November about 12 years ago, we’ve maintained this tropical tradition. After all, Key lime pie is unconditionally delicious. It also cuts the autumnal richness of the other two pies. So really it’s a digestive.
Decipher these recipe cards to recreate the deliciousness.
Scoff all you want pastry aficionados, but we love Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust. Not too salty, not too sweet, and not too flaky, it complements the rich pecan filling perfectly.
Add comment February 16, 2010
Chicken Broth
Don’t Balk at the “Bawk”
Many soups, stews, and other recipes call for water as their liquid base. Water is flavorless. Substitute chicken broth instead—unless of course chicken clashes with the flavor profile of the dish (as with Bouillabaisse, par exemple).
Believe it or not, Swanson makes our favorite boxed broth. It packs more chicken punch than the Imagine or Pacific Natural Foods versions. Unfortunately, Swanson’s “Certified Organic Chicken Broth” is also difficult to find. Verified NYC locations thus far: UWS Citarella and Fairway aisle 9
Add comment October 24, 2009
Chicken and Dumplings
Nothing beats our grandma’s chicken and Bisquick dumplings with Wondra gravy. Best prepared in madras Bermuda shorts.
Add comment October 23, 2009
Soda
The East Coast suffers from a soda deficit. Yes, Diet Cherry Pepsi finally hit the mass market, AKA Duane Reade, but it still takes serious perseverance to track down Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale. And fountain root beer? Even more elusive. Our favorite canned/bottled soda (though, when it comes to carbonation, fountains are best) is called Vernors and hails from Michigan, the land of ¢ 10 returns. Vernors has a ginger flavor, but it’s not ginger ale. It’s darker, crisper, and less sweet—the perfect accompaniment to a smoked whitefish sandwich. Vernors exists in other midwestern states besides Michigan, but not in New England or the Tri-State area. Desperate for a sip, we once tried to order a case from Amazon.com, but exorbitant shipping costs foiled our plan.
Add comment October 23, 2009
DQ
How to order Dairy Queen like a Pro
If you don’t mind browbeating the teenager behind the counter: “One small cup of vanilla with butterscotch dip and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on top” (official rules prohibit employees from using candy as toppings, as opposed to mix-ins)
If you laugh in the face of bloat: “One medium butterscotch malted”
If you promised your dog the leftovers: “One vanilla kiddie cone with butterscotch dip” (eat only the ice cream, not the cone, and make sure to save the paper)
Add comment October 19, 2009
