Foodie finds - whatcha got?

[BuffaloBill]

I know many of you around these parts are foodies. What are your favorite foodie finds? Could be ingredients, gadgets or techniques.

 

As for me, I love Temecula Olive Oil. Try blood orange drizzled on French toast before you drench the bread in egg. It adds an awesome citrus taste to the results.

 

 

[muppy]

great vegetarian dinner easy and delicious.

 

1 pound fresh cheese tortellini (Costco)

 

 

1/2 Cup sun dried tomatoes or dried reconstituted with warm olive oil ...soak sdt in hot water let soak and drain, add olive oil 1/2C

 

1 Pound fresh mushrooms sliced or quartered.

 

Boil water to directions and cook tortellini until they float on the top approx 5 minutes.

 

In skillet add mushrooms and sun dried tomato oil mixture for 2 minutes

 

drain tortellini, put back and add the skillet to hot tortellini, garnish with plenty of fresh grated or powdered parmesan cheese...stir. Done.

 

Riquisimo.

[OZBILLS]

Truffle oil. Black or white it doesn't matter (Y)

[Chef Jim]

An apron. 

[Nextmanup]

My favorite EVOO is Frantoia, from Sicily.

 

The stuff is awesome.

 

[PromoTheRobot]

Ghee: Indian clarified butter. Tastes like butter but won't smoke at high heat. It's a staple in my kitchen.

 

[BringMetheHeadofLeonLett]

6 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Ghee: Indian clarified butter. Tastes like butter but won't smoke at high heat. It's a staple in my kitchen.

 

Cook popcorn in coconut oil with melted ghee on top= non-chemical movie theatre popcorn. 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

I just assume everyone knows about Mike’s Hot Honey, right?  I put it on just about everything.  

[Marv's Neighbor]

Wegmans basting oil covers a lot of needs.  I know, not exotic enough for many, but still very useful.

[BuffaloBill]

10 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:

Ghee: Indian clarified butter. Tastes like butter but won't smoke at high heat. It's a staple in my kitchen.

 

 

 

I use this all the time. 

[Chef Jim]

I’ve been making my own cheese for a while now. Made this for the first time.  It’s raw milk Camembert with curry.  I call it Line Item. LOL

 

[Gugny]

39 minutes ago, Chef Jim said:

I’ve been making my own cheese for a while now. Made this for the first time.  It’s raw milk Camembert with curry.  I call it Line Item. LOL

 

 

I'm pretty sure that's a coconut cream pie and you have no idea what you're talking about.

[teef]

nothing specific, but i now know to use only fresh mozzarella.  buy the ball and shred it yourself, and notice the awesomeness.  the pre-shredded/pre-packaged mozzarella doesn't cook or taste nearly the same. 

[Gugny]

2 minutes ago, teef said:

nothing specific, but i now know to use only fresh mozzarella.  buy the ball and shred it yourself, and notice the awesomeness.  the pre-shredded/pre-packaged mozzarella doesn't cook or taste nearly the same. 

 

I began doing this about a year ago.  Little tip ... Throw the mozz in the freezer for 45-60 minutes prior to shredding.  A lot easier to work with when it's a tad firm.

 

 

[teef]

Just now, Gugny said:

 

I began doing this about a year ago.  Little tip ... Throw the mozz in the freezer for 45-60 minutes prior to shredding.  A lot easier to work with when it's a tad firm.

 

 

that makes sense.  it can be a bit gooey when cutting otherwise.  i do trust the pre-shredded mozz that wegmans sells for pizzas.  it's definitely fresh, and it doesn't include the ingredients the pre-packaged mozz has that helps it store on shelves better.  it's not cheap, but it's the only pre-shredded i'll buy, if i do buy it.  good tip though.

[Chef Jim]

2 hours ago, Gugny said:

 

I'm pretty sure that's a coconut cream pie and you have no idea what you're talking about.

 

Well I'll be.  Curried coconut cream pie.  Gug....that's brilliant.  

[Johnny Hammersticks]

I like to eat sliced avocado on sandwiches.  My wife bought this tool that acts as a scoop and a slicer at the same time.  Changed my frickin life.

[BuffaloBill]

10 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

I like to eat sliced avocado on sandwiches.  My wife bought this tool that acts as a scoop and a slicer at the same time.  Changed my frickin life.

 

I used to not like avocado but I literally forced myself to do so. Love it now.

[WhoTom]

13 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

I like to eat sliced avocado on sandwiches.  My wife bought this tool that acts as a scoop and a slicer at the same time.  Changed my frickin life.

 

One of my favorite sandwiches is avocado and cheese with Sriracha and mayo on lightly toasted whole wheat bread. Add a slice of a fresh garden tomato when they're in season.

 

Edited October 20, 2021 by WhoTom

[Steve O]

On 10/19/2021 at 2:14 AM, PromoTheRobot said:

Ghee: Indian clarified butter. Tastes like butter but won't smoke at high heat. It's a staple in my kitchen.

 

Seems like it may have some health benefits as well...at least according to the world wide web!

 

https://www.webmd.com/diet/ghee-good-for-you#