culinary pimpin

[boost]

they have chicken in them, I ate good last night. I think Im gonna make some braised chicken thighs tongiht.

[Xianti]

This is the first photo of your culinary creations that actually looks normal and delicious.

[givememyleg]

i want that NOW

ill even pay for shipping

i love cooking, i just never have the money to eat pimpin every night.

[Trikflow77]

This is the first photo of your culinary creations that actually looks normal and delicious.

how should you take this boost?

[Xianti]

This is the first photo of your culinary creations that actually looks normal and delicious.

how should you take this boost?

Remember, we Koreans eat dogs.

[Trikflow77]

This is the first photo of your culinary creations that actually looks normal and delicious.

how should you take this boost?

Remember, we Koreans eat dogs.

LOL.....checkmate

[Renton]

This is the first photo of your culinary creations that actually looks normal and delicious.

how should you take this boost?

Remember, we Koreans eat dogs.

my roommate is korean and he always stinks up the entire apartment with his indigenous nastiness.

He eats this cabbage mixture thing that has some kinda red sauce and looks nasty as hell. Looks like he's eating human organs.

[Xianti]

Kimchee. It's delicious. You should try it. The key ingredient is dog spleen.

[bigred]

korean women are hot.

boost, you will make a good wife someday.

[Renton]

Kimchee. It's delicious. You should try it. The key ingredient is dog spleen.

actually i did. It was quite the opposite of delicious.

i mean, it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't very good.

[Renton]

halfkorean/halfcaucazn women are hot.

omg true

[mcatdog]

Those look delicious boost, good for you that you're learning how to be a pimp in the kitchen. I also did some cooking tonight, they'll be cool enough to eat in about 10 minutes.

[boost]

my step mom is also chinese... she would eat kimchee all the time, that shit is gross.

And uhh.. thanks xianti.. I guess?

[seoul_child1]

I'm Korean and i don't even like kimchee, i like Bulgogi and Kimbob.... Mmmm talking about that makes me really hungary. Yes half mixed Korean girls of any other race is the fuckin NUTZ!!!!!

[mrhappy333]

I'm Korean and Yes half mixed Korean girls of any other race is the fuckin NUTZ!!!!!

please post a pic?

[boost]

shrimp tacos for lunch.

[DaNutsInYoEye]

mmm scrimps...

[UG]

boost when I come to Chi-town this summer you're cooking end of story

[Knytestorme]

Well, given the cost of avocado's over here and the amount it looks like you used for the salsa and just whole I'd say that first dish is most definatly pimpin and need balla-size roll to be able to afford to make

What's in the (looks like) tortilla's?

[dev]

Boost, will you marry me?

[boost]

cooking some straight fiyah right now... Will post after I eat, holla.

[boost]

quasadeas (sq?) So I just sliced up a chicken breast, thew some cayenne and chili powder and also salt on it, sauteed it in a lil bit of olive oil, then cut it up even finer (dont like the texture of big chunks in my quasadeas.) Then its simply the chicken and cheese.

Yes avacados are expensive as fuck here too, but I only used one for the first dish, and half of one for the second. If youre only cooking for yourself and using avacado, normally half will do. A good trick is to store the other half in the fridge with the seed in, it stays better longer.

Meal probably cost 3.50-4$ at the most. No way Im getting anything near this for less than 10$, and the chicken would probably be in big chunks which is gross, also it would probalby come with jarred salsa and def not a whole avocado.

[Knytestorme]

hmm, would have thought two for the first dish given the amount of slices + the salsa/salad...interesting.

The salsalad is just ava, red onion, tomato and corriander/cillantro?

Might give that a try tonight, was deciding what to have for dinner, but to put it in perspective price wise would be looking at around $3 for the avacado and about $5/lb for chicken breast, around $3 for a pack of tortilla for the quesa so prolly bout $15 all up, though prolly also get 2 meals worth overall unless it's really tasty

[boost]

photography and plating is terrible, and the sauce didnt reduce in the oven as I had hoped. Also coulda used some more salt. Threw a little salt on the plate and it was really tasty.

Rosemary braised chicken with green pepper, tomatoes and garlic mashed potatoes.

[boost]

hmm, would have thought two for the first dish given the amount of slices + the salsa/salad...interesting.

The salsalad is just ava, red onion, tomato and corriander/cillantro?

Might give that a try tonight, was deciding what to have for dinner, but to put it in perspective price wise would be looking at around $3 for the avacado and about $5/lb for chicken breast, around $3 for a pack of tortilla for the quesa so prolly bout $15 all up, though prolly also get 2 meals worth overall unless it's really tasty

3$ for an avacado? Youve got to be kidding. If you live near an urban area, find a super marcado (yes a mexican super market) Avacados are like 1.39 at jewel (one of chicagos big supermarket chains) and they are 3 for a 1$ at the super marcado. Also its not really 15$, so long as you use the left overs. I strongly advise against shopping for a single meal, but instead have some things in mind as you shop, and keep your kitchen stocked. When I last shopped I bought a buncha stuff as well as 2 bags of frozen raw shrimp. The two bags costs 30$, but they will provide me with a ton of meals, and having shrimp on hand is very nice for variety. Its easy to incorporate some leftover rice into a dish with some sauteed shrimp as I did. But if my kitchen wasnt stocked and I only had bought the X and Y for one meal, the rest left in the packages would go to waste, and my meals end up costing me like five times as much.

[Knytestorme]

I live in the capitol of the country so could say it's an urban area (hint: look at my location)

Yeah, I try not to buy for single meals but usually do since I never decide what I want until I head home and waste too much fresh food if I buy it once a week (though that should change, hitting back at the gym now so need to plan better).

I need to keep my pantry stocked better for sure, I'm just lazy

[boost]

Oh, in urban areas in the US there are super marcados scattered about. They are a lot cheaper. A pound of chicken breast would be like 2$. The only thing is that the meat a lot of hte time is less trimmed, but its easy to trim meat, and it only takes a second. Things involving knives are fun anyways.

[mcatdog]

I just figured that out recently too. If you buy your food at ethnic supermarkets you save a TON of money. I haven't been to a Mexican one but I've been going to Asian ones and it's working out great.

[boost]

yep, asian ones are good too, esp for fish.

[Xianti]

quasadeas (sq?)

Quesadillas.

Pinche gringo.

[Xianti]

I live in the capitol of the country so could say it's an urban area (hint: look at my location)

Why are avocados so rare in Oz? I've never been to Australia, but I can't imagine the climate in parts of Australia is very different from California or other parts of the world where avocados are grown. They don't grow avocados down there?

[Knytestorme]

yeah, the climate is good for growing them esopecially up in queensland...bought one today they are around $2.28 atm for small non-haas ones (which I think is about $1.75 US with exchange rate) but they are in season atm.

Main reason for a lot of produce being expensive is the massive drought we are in now (or for the last few years really)...they are even talking about building a desalination plant or waste water conversion plant for Sydney and Brisbane due to water supplies being so low.

Take that sort of drought and move it further west where it's drier ot start with and things are really bad for irrigation crops and stock so we end up with much higher prices now.

The final nail is that we have essentially 2 national super market chains that are price makers that dictate the price to producers and undercut local small markets and it's a bad situation for wanting to eat good and healthily.

[boost]

sorry, beaner spelling doesnt come very naturally to me.

[Xianti]

sorry, beaner spelling doesnt come very naturally to me.

How about Kunta Kinte spelling?

Kesaadiyaa

[boost]

sorry, beaner spelling doesnt come very naturally to me.

How about Kunta Kinte spelling?

Kesaadiyaa

word son.

[cobere]

The chicken thigh in your last picture looks strangely like a toad. I love me some rosemary chicken, tho .. sounds good. The tacos looked awesome too man.

[boost]

haha I see waht you mean, the head is to the left, and hte leg on the bottom right, lol.

I remade teh quasadillas today to use up the rest of the tortillas, and one more of the chicken breast that I didnt freeze. Plating stuff is a lot of fun, one of my favorite parts of cooking. I always end up with something kinda trendy, but w/e I like symmetry

[boost]

boost when I come to Chi-town this summer you're cooking end of story

didnt realize statements require replies...

ofc, but Im prob gonna be busto, so youll have to buy the groceries.

[boost]

best yet:

Another braised chicken, this time with a morrocan twist. Some nice aromatic spices, red onion, carrot, and dates. The base is carrot juice. Served over rice, obv, garnished with cilantro.

(damn that bread needed to be toasted!)



had my mom sister and two nephews over for dinner. Heres the older one

[UG]

GIVE THAT KID A KLEENEX QUICK BEFORE HE RUINS THE FOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE!

[Trikflow77]

The last one looks very nice.

[bode]

i forgot to take a picture of my stir fry chicken w/ broccoli last night before i devoured it.

[givememyleg]

Doesn't look quite as pimpin' as some of boost's... but was still damn good:




I <3 fajitas.

[boost]

whats in it?

gotta put some butter on that tortilla and throw it in a pan man! Looks good though, cooking for yourself is fun eh?

[givememyleg]

whats in it?

gotta put some butter on that tortilla and throw it in a pan man! Looks good though, cooking for yourself is fun eh?

It may look sexier that way, but I think it tastes a lot better with just a plain soft tortilla. It has chicken breast, garlic, fajita seasoning, red/green peppers, white/brown rice, shredded cheese, hot sauce, and sour cream. I've been cooking for myself a lot more lately, and it's definitely going to stay that way. It's so much better tasting + costs a lot less than going out everyday.

[boost]

zomg wtf, uncooked tortilla tastes better than cooked tortilla? You sir are strange, but to each his own

[givememyleg]

zomg wtf, uncooked tortilla tastes better than cooked tortilla? You sir are strange, but to each his own

I'm a huge fan of wet burritos.

[boost]

more people need to join in, is cooking for yourself really taht rare?

[mcatdog]

Apparently it is, boost. This evening I was at the supermarket buying ingredients for dinner tonight and the cashier asked me with a surprised tone of voice, if I was going to cook dinner when I got home. I'm like, I was planning on it, why? She said she doesn't know any guys who cook (wtf?). She was pretty cute so I asked her if that was an offer to cook my dinner instead.

Beat: she didn't even smile.

Brag: dinner was delicious anyway. This is roasted chile pepper bisque.

[boost]

haha thats gotta be one of the funniest things a cashier at a grocery store can say. And that looks good Ive made a couple of braises recently, and been cooking a good bit of mexican food. I think its time to find a fun new focus, Im thinking soups.

[Ash256]

She said she doesn't know any guys who cook (wtf?). She was pretty cute so I asked her if that was an offer to cook my dinner instead.

Beat: she didn't even smile.

The idea is that you offer to cook for her!

Will anyone sort me out with a chicken fajita? I'm fucking starving.

[boost]

make it yourself you bum!

[Muzzard]

For some true culinary pimpin' check out http://www.pimpthatsnack.com!

One of my mates at uni did a crunchie that was like 3/4 foot long, it's on there somewhere. He burnt the honeycombe tho, the tool, so it tasted rank!

[flomo]

i cook a shit load just haven't taken any pics lately, but here is something from the summer


grilled balsamic marinated summer squashes, roasted red peppers, and goat cheese on toast

[UG]

Umm.....no meat wtf?

[bode]

Umm.....no meat wtf?

youre my kind of guy george.

[bigspenda73]

Umm.....no meat wtf?

youre my kind of guy george.

I was thinking the same damn thang

[flomo]

Umm.....no meat wtf?

that was only one course

try this for some meat




pan seared beef tenderloin, gorgonzola sauce, cherry tomatoes, garfield country bacon, arugula, and homemade worchestershire sauce

[Xianti]

Wow, flomo. Impressive. Who were you preparing all that for? Did you have a dinner party?

[flomo]

a dinner party done tasting menu style with matching beverages for 12 people(family and a few friends)
it was either 6 or 7 courses, i'll try to dig up the menu

[seoul_child1]

I almost thought you were a Vegetarian, until i saw "The Creation"... VNH sir!

[Xianti]

b00st, I believe you have a Challenger.

flomo is threatening your place as FTR Iron Chef!

[Rabid Dog]

Remember, we Koreans eat dogs.

[Rabid Dog]

I cook all the time, just never thought to take pics before. Just a couple days ago I fired up the grill for burgers, mmmmm.

I would love to know how to braise chicken though, that looks pretty good.

[flomo]

Crab and Avocado Cakes à la Crème Fraîche
California Brut Classic
Domaine Chandon

Strawberry Balsamic Soup
Rioja Rosado
Marqués de Cáceres 2005

Maine Lobster and Sweet Corn over a Baby Spinach Salad
Sonoma County Chardonnay
Chateau Souverain 2004

Artichoke Napoleon with Tomato Coulis
Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Castle Rock 2005

Seared Beef Tenderloin with Cherry Tomato Salad, Stilton Sauce and Mike’s Worcestershire Sauce
Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Beringer 2001

Cheese Course
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Conte Di Bregonzo 2003

Chocolate Gâteau
10 year old Malmsey Madeira
Blandy’s

this was the menu for the dinner party
my mistake on the cheese sauce, stilton not gorgonzola

we do something like this about every 6 months, and alot of pics are taken
i'm sure boost could do the same thing as well of a lot of others

[IowaSkinsFan]

Hows the apartment situation going? Your brother still have the annoying GF?

[zook]

Damn flomo, awesome menu! And beautiful plating. Where do you live and how do I swing an invite?

[mrhappy333]

Damn flomo, awesome menu! And beautiful plating. Where do you live and how do I swing an invite?

Yeah, I make homemade wine, when can I come over.
I have a Chenin Blanc (white)
and a Syrah(red)

[boost]

Hows the apartment situation going? Your brother still have the annoying GF?

haha, shit like this always makes me worry that if I go robusto and rep ftr and turn into internet celeb, these posts will come back to bite me in the ass ... hah... but yah I have like 4buyins for rent, my poker br = rent br, lol.

[boost]

Wow, flomo. Impressive. Who were you preparing all that for? Did you have a dinner party?

indeed friendly competition is alway fun, but hes def got the lead as of right now.

on a side note, I just interviewd for kendall college for thier bachelors program. Kendall is the best culinary school in the midwest. Gotta take an entrance exam since I never took the ACT or SAT, Im pretty sure I can do just fine. If I get in, Ill be starting in july.

[flomo]

Wow, flomo. Impressive. Who were you preparing all that for? Did you have a dinner party?

indeed friendly competition is alway fun, but hes def got the lead as of right now.

on a side note, I just interviewd for kendall college for thier bachelors program. Kendall is the best culinary school in the midwest. Gotta take an entrance exam since I never took the ACT or SAT, Im pretty sure I can do just fine. If I get in, Ill be starting in july.

shit i better run up the score before you get to kendall
good luck with getting in
have you read the anthony bourdain books kitchen confidential and nasty bits?

pics of the first course of the dinner
this dish was prepared by my sister

[boost]

did bourdain attend kendall? I havent read any of his books, I guess you would recommend them? I relaly like his show, great dry sarcastic humor.

Im guessing thsoe are crab cakes? I love crab cakes, never made them before though. I need to go robusto so I dont have to think economically when shopping

[flomo]

i think bourdain dropped out of vassar and then went to cia.
for someone who likes to cook, travel, and eat and/or work in restaurants i reccommend his books

yes those are crab cakes from the dinner party

second course of the dinner
strawberry balsamic soup
my wife prepared this dish

[boost]

ingreidient list for the soup? I cant imagine how it would taste, is it served hot?

I grew up in the city (evanston) where kendall was originally located, it has since moved to downtown chicago, so this is how I know of it. Besides kendall though I know nothing about culinary schools, whats vassar and cia? What are some other big name american culinary schools?

[mcatdog]

b00st, I believe you have a Challenger.

flomo is threatening your place as FTR Iron Chef!

It's not really a threat, flomo just came in here and owned this thread.