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Posts for March 12th 2010

Black and Tan Recipe
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Happy Hour: Black and Tan

Update: We tried making a black and tan again with much more success this time.
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Update: We tried making a black and tan again with much more success this time. Learn how to pour the perfect black and tan.

This was supposed to be a tale about how easy it is to make the glorious drink that is the black and tan. But, instead it is a recount of my struggle and ultimate defeat of the classic beer cocktail. You see, on Wednesday afternoon I had the brilliant idea of making myself a black and tan.

A black and tan is equal parts pale ale and stout. The pale ale is poured into a glass first, and the stout is slowly added over the back of a spoon to create a layer of tan and a layer of black. Although I've never made one before, I assumed it would be simple enough. Instead of purchasing Bass, like the recipe recommended, I bought Harps. I tried over and over again and was, each time, unsuccessful. Thus, I turned to the pros. I called up my friend Aaron, one of the owners of 15 Romolo, and he informed me that I had to use Bass or another ale with a specific gravity higher than Guinness.

A trip to the store later and I was ready to try again. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the Guinness to layer even with the Bass, so after wasting six beers, I gave up. If you wish to make the black and tan, best of luck to you; here's the recipe.

YumSugar Weekly Recap Quiz 2010-03-12 14:30:33
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Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?

After settling in to watch the Oscars on Sunday, we focused all of our energy on bringing the fast-approaching St. Patty's Day to life with shepherd's pie, Guinness milkshakes, and a corned beef and fontina sandwich melt.
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After settling in to watch the Oscars on Sunday, we focused all of our energy on bringing the fast-approaching St. Patty's Day to life with shepherd's pie, Guinness milkshakes, and a corned beef and fontina sandwich melt. We're also celebrating the first signs of Spring with asparagus soup and plenty of other dishes. Were you around for everything? Take our quiz to find out!

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Fast and Easy Recipe for Spinach-Stuffed Steak 2010-03-12 13:20:50
fast and easy

Spinach-Stuffed Steak

From Better Homes and Gardens Spinach-Stuffed SteakIngredients1/4 cup dried tomatoes (not oil packed) 1 1-pound beef flank steak or top round steak, trimmed of separable fat 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil Directions In a small bowl soak dried tomatoes in enough hot water to cover for 10 minutes.
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From Better Homes and Gardens

Spinach-Stuffed Steak

Fast and Easy Recipe for Spinach-Stuffed Steak 2010-03-12 13:20:50

Ingredients

1/4 cup dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
1 1-pound beef flank steak or top round steak, trimmed of separable fat
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil

Directions

  1. In a small bowl soak dried tomatoes in enough hot water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain. Snip into small pieces.
  2. Meanwhile, score meat by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals in a diamond pattern on both sides. Place meat between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Working from center to edges, pound with flat side of a meat mallet into 12x8-inch rectangle. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle meat with the salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the spinach over the steak. Sprinkle with the softened tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Roll the steak up from a short side. Secure with wooden toothpicks at 1-inch intervals, starting 1/2 inch from 1 end. Cut between the toothpicks into eight 1-inch-thick slices.
  4. Place slices, cut sides down, on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat to desired doneness, turning once. [Allow or 12 to 16 minutes for medium (160 degrees F).] Before serving, remove the toothpicks.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 213, Total fat 9g, Saturated fat 4g, Cholesterol 47mg, Sodium 303mg, Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 3g, Protein 28g

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Slow Cooker Recipe for Cuban Beef and Peppers 2010-03-12 13:18:02
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Slow Cooker Cuban Braised Beef and Peppers

From Real Simple Slow Cooker Cuban Braised Beef and PeppersIngredients1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and black pepper 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 avocado, sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Directions In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, oregano, cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
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From Real Simple

Slow Cooker Cuban Braised Beef and Peppers

Slow Cooker Recipe for Cuban Beef and Peppers 2010-03-12 13:18:02

Ingredients

1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, oregano, cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Nestle the steak among the vegetables. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
  2. Twenty-five minutes before serving, cook the rice according to the package directions.
  3. Using two forks, shred the beef and mix it into the cooking liquid. Serve with the rice and top with the avocado and cilantro.

Serves 4.

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Easy Baileys Irish Cream Dessert Recipe
St Patrick's Day

Make Baileys Pots de Creme For St. Patrick's Day

I recently organized my recipe collection, so when I decided to make a St. Patrick's Day dessert, I looked to my archives to see what recipe gems I could find.
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I recently organized my recipe collection, so when I decided to make a St. Patrick's Day dessert, I looked to my archives to see what recipe gems I could find. I had my heart set on the Irish cream chocolate mousse cake I made for my half birthday four years ago. However, I didn't have a lot of time and wanted an innovative, but easy dessert. Luckily I came across this recipe for Baileys pots de creme! I cut it out of the San Francisco Chronicle in 2007, but never got around to making it. Until now. Although it needs to chill overnight, this luscious and creamy dessert is super quick to put together. It's not too sweet and the flavor of Baileys and coffee blend scrumptiously. It's the sort of addictive dessert that you can't get enough of; I found myself shamelessly licking the rich mixture off the side of the bowl. To get the ridiculously simple — there's only five ingredients! — technique keep reading.

Poll: Do You Subscribe to Community Supported Agriculture?
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Do You Belong to a CSA?

The Atlantic finally broached a rather touchy question I have quietly wondered for a long, long time: are CSAs a ripoff?
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The Atlantic finally broached a rather touchy question I have quietly wondered for a long, long time: are CSAs a ripoff? In case you aren't familiar with a CSA, short for "community supported agriculture," it's basically a service wherein you buy a subscription of locally grown or raised produce, eggs, or meat and receive a share every month. I know the concept furthers the idea of good, clean, and fair food — yet at the same time, I've always found the prices to be outrageous and, quite frankly, beyond my means. I'd rather just head to the farmers market. What about you?

Source: Flickr User erin.kkr

Top Chef 7 Rumored to Be in Washington, DC
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Will Top Chef 7 Be Top Chef: Washington DC?

Hot on the heels of news that Top Chef 7 has been delayed, rumors are flying that the show will be filmed in the nation's capital.
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Hot on the heels of news that Top Chef 7 has been delayed, rumors are flying that the show will be filmed in the nation's capital. Yesterday, DC food blog Metrocurean said it received word that Bravo crews could roll in as early as next week — and anonymous tipsters quickly began leaving intel that the cast, crew, and judges would be staying on location in historic neighborhood Dupont Circle.

Today, The Reliable Source, the Washington Post's gossip column, is also reporting that Top Chef will be filmed in the nation's capital. It doesn't surprise me that Washington DC is the purported season seven location. I'm already envisioning episodes involving Michelle Obama's garden, the White House farmers market, and former Top Cheffers (and locals) Spike Mendelsohn, Carla Hall, and Bryan Voltaggio.

Would you be pumped if Top Chef 7 took place in Washington DC?

Source: Flickr User Alotor

Yummy Links: From Brisket Hash to Mai Tais
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Yummy Links: From Brisket Hash to Mai Tais

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