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teetime

February 14, 2012, 03:26:04 PM
Some of my favorite recipes come from epicurious but unless I know exactly what I want, I find browsing difficult.  E.g., the "top rated" chicken recipes aren't very exciting but there are hidden jems (i.e., fabulous well rated recipes that are burried).

I've found most of my favorites based on recommendations.  So, thought it would be fun to have a best of epicurious thread here. 

One of mine is the crust from this apricot tart.  The filling is meh and someday I'll try a fig or chocolate something swap.  But still, everytime I've made it people have raved about the crust texture, taste and looks appeal.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Apricot-Tart-with-Cornmeal-Crust-104527

Note, it never got much attention.  I actually pulled it from the magazine on a whim.

Rejaneration

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February 15, 2012, 07:58:09 AM
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. -Maya Angelou

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page."  St. Augustine

teetime

#3
February 15, 2012, 09:35:57 AM
Quote from: Janáček on February 15, 2012, 07:58:09 AM
Too many to count.  Epicurious is my go to site.  Some of my faves are (and I think I may have posted some of these alread)
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chicken-and-Green-Olive-Enchiladas-4965

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Pots-de-Creme-with-White-Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-103283

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mascarpone-Cheesecake-108903



Ever since you posted the top one, for the first time, it's been my go to mole recipe.  I've never made the full dish but with some tweaks, love that sauce.

Run Amok

#4
February 15, 2012, 11:47:03 AM
Like Jan- way too many to list. It's not unusual for me to spend some time just browsing recipes that sound good.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Garbanzo-Beans-and-Garlic-with-Swiss-Chard-241110

I think bonita gets credit for this one: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Butternut-Squash-and-Creamed-Spinach-Gratin-236374

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Wilted-Kale-and-Roasted-Potato-Winter-Salad-350884

Good basic lentil soup recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/French-Lentil-Soup-236772

These beans are fantastic! I use them in soups, pastas, sautes- just love them. The cooking broth is flavorful and makes a great soup base also. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cannellini-Beans-with-Garlic-and-Sage-355216

Also really fantastic bean recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/White-Beans-with-Roasted-Tomatoes-109537

Amazing veggie stock. I make this once or twice a year and make veggie gravy with it. Really, really, really, great. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Vegetable-Stock-231025

I'll keep thinking...

BonitaApplebum

#5
February 15, 2012, 02:46:28 PM
Way too many to count. Here's one I like, off the top of my head. Will have to go look at my favorites.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Brussels-Sprouts-for-People-Who-Think-They-Hate-Brussels-Sprouts-358275

cgraz

#7
February 15, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
Definitely too many!

Great dessert: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Raspberry-White-Chocolate-and-Almond-Trifle-233432

The best pork chops, ever: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Beer-Brined-Grilled-Pork-Chops-105298

Excellent, easy appetizer dip, awesome with grilled bread and a couple of heads of roasted garlic: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Creamy-White-Bean-Dip-108270

These were posted in mg's bake sale thread, but always worth mentioning: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fleur-de-Sel-Caramels-230778

Easy summer side dish that is yummy: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grill-Potato-and-Onion-Packages-2284

This is an awesome side for steak - I add way more garlic - a whole head of roasted garlic (more than one clove required if it's gonna have garlic in the name!): http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Potato-Gratin-with-Goat-Cheese-and-Garlic-104727

I use the biscuits from this one - they are awesome: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Strawberry-Shortcakes-with-Brown-Sugar-Biscuits-and-White-Chocolate-Cream-234747 with the white chocolate mousse from this one: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Strawberry-Shortcakes-with-White-Chocolate-Mousse-103286 for a KILLER strawberry shortcake!

I make this one all the time, but I bake in a super hot oven instead of frying (now I feel like one of those people who post reviews that they love a recipe but then tell you ten ways they changed it!): http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mykonos-Fillet-of-Sole-109116

This was the first (and now only!) recipe I used to make Spanikopita - super yummy: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spanakopita-107344

These whoopie pies are amazing: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Whoopie-Pies-107615

I seem to have a lot of desserts on this list! I think it is awesome that looking at our various favorites from this one website can reflect each of our own style of cooking - neat. After talking food with you guys here, I can totally picture some of these dishes as your favorites!  :)
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teetime

#8
February 15, 2012, 08:30:14 PM
Quote from: cgraz on February 15, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
Definitely too many!


The best pork chops, ever: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Beer-Brined-Grilled-Pork-Chops-105298


This was the first (and now only!) recipe I used to make Spanikopita - super yummy: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spanakopita-107344



These two are bookmarked!  For the first time ever, I made great pork chops last week (the previous attempt ended with them cooked to 220 degrees) and discovered the amazingness of a good brine.

Rejaneration

#10
February 17, 2012, 03:11:44 AM
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. -Maya Angelou

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page."  St. Augustine

Run Amok

#11
February 19, 2012, 12:47:29 PM
Oh- here's one I forgot. Someone here (teetime maybe?) turned me on to this recipe. I love it- my family does not!!
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spiced-Lentil-Tacos-351390

Run Amok

#12
February 20, 2012, 12:53:22 PM
It's not quite as extensive but www.myrecipes.com is also a good resource. It includes recipes from Sunset, Food & Wine, Cooking light and several other mags. I typically search out recipes that were published in food & wine or sunset. I haven't had *as* good of luck with the others- but I'm sure there are gems out there!

ihop

#13
February 21, 2012, 10:29:06 AM
I made a flourless chocolate cake from epicurious this weekend.  It was heaven -

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/La-Bete-Noire-235831

And I have a ton of recipes from old Gourmet magazines and I am sure they are online.  Also, one of their chefs was Sara Moulton who had a live cooking show on the Food Network 15 years ago or so.  She was great and would often cook using Gourmet recipes.
La madre degli imbecilli è sempre incinta.

teetime

#14
February 21, 2012, 11:02:11 AM
Quote from: ihop on February 21, 2012, 10:29:06 AM
I made a flourless chocolate cake from epicurious this weekend.  It was heaven -

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/La-Bete-Noire-235831

And I have a ton of recipes from old Gourmet magazines and I am sure they are online.  Also, one of their chefs was Sara Moulton who had a live cooking show on the Food Network 15 years ago or so.  She was great and would often cook using Gourmet recipes.

I miss her!  (Or I did miss her when we had cable TV.)  I actually came across her on our local PBS recently.

ihop

#15
February 21, 2012, 11:05:47 AM
Quote from: teetime on February 21, 2012, 11:02:11 AM
I miss her!  (Or I did miss her when we had cable TV.)  I actually came across her on our local PBS recently.

She was great!  I will have to look at our PBS schedule (I assume we share an affiliate).  I did read that she was working for Good Morning America or some other morning show.
La madre degli imbecilli è sempre incinta.

teetime

#16
February 21, 2012, 11:51:50 AM
Quote from: ihop on February 21, 2012, 11:05:47 AM
She was great!  I will have to look at our PBS schedule (I assume we share an affiliate).  I did read that she was working for Good Morning America or some other morning show.

Here! http://www.weta.org/tv/schedules

It is the WETA how to channel.  We like Ming too :)

ihop

#17
February 21, 2012, 12:50:38 PM
Thanks!  I love Ming.
La madre degli imbecilli è sempre incinta.

Rejaneration

#18
February 24, 2012, 05:43:16 AM
Quote from: ihop on February 21, 2012, 11:05:47 AM
She was great!  I will have to look at our PBS schedule (I assume we share an affiliate).  I did read that she was working for Good Morning America or some other morning show.

And it has ganache!   :D  I adore flourless chocolate cakes, but you do have to be a choc lover not to get overwhelmed.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. -Maya Angelou

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page."  St. Augustine

ihop

#19
February 24, 2012, 04:54:47 PM
Quote from: Janáček on February 24, 2012, 05:43:16 AM
And it has ganache!   :D  I adore flourless chocolate cakes, but you do have to be a choc lover not to get overwhelmed.

I thought about posting something about you and ganache but I am not that clever!
La madre degli imbecilli è sempre incinta.
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