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Reviewed Lebanese Mezza Dishes: Fattoush, Hoummus, Baba Ghannouj
"So you have a point of reference, these comments are coming from 30+ years of either cooking with, or carrying the torch for, my grandmother who was born in Lebanon.
Fattoush: She never used the lettuce, but that may have been a matter of her preference. Also, she added sliced radishes and fresh sweet peas and deleted the green pepper. I tend ""
Reviewed Chicken Parmesan
"OMG Amazing! This will be a frequent repeat... Butterflied and split two breasts & jacked up the cheeses,.for 2 adults 2 unbelievably picky 10.5 yo's. Started w/ a dry fruit salad of Apple, Asian Pear, Mandarin Orange & Cheese cubes. Needed something else to make it pop. Next time will add a light "citrus" dress (will help with browning too) a""
Reviewed Steamed Lobsters
"Good recipe although I've never had a problem of uneven cooking in the tail, nor have I had to split their heads. Matter of preference, I guess. I especially like the Coral Butter. Further hints for getting ALL the meat: backwards-chew the tail fins (think artichoke leaves); roll the 8 legs with a rolling pin, wine or beer bottle or whatever, t""
About Me
Married 20 years in 2011 to Cheryl; Adoptive father and primary caregiver to Cailey and Nicholas (both 10 yrs old in 2011) from Kazakhstan in 2002.
Own & operate an income tax and e-file service http://www.YourNewTaxMan.com as well as creating high-end functional art in the form of lathe-turned one-of-a-kind high- and mid-end writing instruments, desk and gift items. http://www.SSCWoodturning.com
I consider myself to be an intermediate cook, no formal training (yet). I especially enjoy conquering new recipes as well as recreating and tweaking recipes that have been passed along through the generations.
Favorite Foods
Favorites (also signature dishes): Rolled grape leaves (Lebanese style, with lamb and rice), other traditional Lebanese fare; Braised baby-back ribs;
Other Favorites to cook are those I haven't yet cooked. I am a student of Julia Child's gifts to the world, and fan of anything sushi/sashimi or shellfish.
Favorite restaurants: McNinch House, in Charlotte NC, my former home; Luciano's, Wrentham MA; House of Fortune Chinese & Sushi - the absolute best sushi house in the area- in Plainville, MA.
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