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Perrumpo

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Now you're talking. Gary sent me a box of old bay for Christmas... I've got to get cooking with that stuff!

Nice! It's certainly commonplace her in MD. I don't go crazy with it though. Crabs, shrimp, french fries, and those utz crab chips. That's about it. I guess you don't see shakers of old bay as a condiment at places to eat anywhere else. :D
 

fotografica

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Jan 7, 2006
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You all look like fantastic cooks. But for the love of God, if I ever come over for dinner, I will kill you in your sleep if you put cilantro/coriander in anything. Just want to spread awareness for cilantro-haters across the globe! :eek:

Aww,no love for cilantro? My feeling on it is a little goes a long way. But I'll keep it in mind should you end up at my house for dinner :p
 

Mr Kram

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ihatecilantro.com

You all look like fantastic cooks. But for the love of God, if I ever come over for dinner, I will kill you in your sleep if you put cilantro/coriander in anything. Just want to spread awareness for cilantro-haters across the globe! :eek:

such a shame. :)

i used to hate it as a kid, but now i love it.
 

innominato5090

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Sep 4, 2009
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just had this as mid-aftenoon snack
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SchneiderMan

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May 25, 2008
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ihatecilantro.com

You all look like fantastic cooks. But for the love of God, if I ever come over for dinner, I will kill you in your sleep if you put cilantro/coriander in anything. Just want to spread awareness for cilantro-haters across the globe! :eek:

It's the most disgusting herb you can possibly add to food. I agree. Talk about overpowering..
 

Ann P

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Jun 29, 2009
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Certain dishes do not taste the same without cilantro. :) Being Vietnamese, I've had my fair share of vomit-incuding herbs. The worst of them all is fish mint/cordata. My mother would always try to slip it into her dishes. Absolutely disgusting (hence the name), I can't even begin to describe the aftertaste.
 

Mr Kram

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Certain dishes do not taste the same without cilantro. :) Being Vietnamese, I've had my fair share of vomit-incuding herbs. The worst of them all is fish mint/cordata. My mother would always try to slip it into her dishes. Absolutely disgusting (hence the name), I can't even begin to describe the aftertaste.

mmmmm, minty fish. sounds divine. :D
 

firestarter

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Dec 31, 2002
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Green and pleasant land
Certain dishes do not taste the same without cilantro. :) Being Vietnamese, I've had my fair share of vomit-incuding herbs. The worst of them all is fish mint/cordata. My mother would always try to slip it into her dishes. Absolutely disgusting (hence the name), I can't even begin to describe the aftertaste.

Have you tried Malaysian Petai beans? Now THAT is nasty!
 

fotografica

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Those look really good. Do you mind sharing the recipe? My dad's never look that good. :eek:

Stuffed Artichokes

For 4 artichokes

4 cups FRESH breadcrumbs. Use day old bread and put it in the food processor. Makes all the difference.
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup fresh grated romano or parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic,zested or grated. Prefer this to finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
Salt
Coarse ground pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

Since your dad makes them,I'll assume that he knows how to clean and prep artichokes. I'll leave that out. For the stuffing,mix the first seven ingredients in a mixing bowl. Moisten with enough olive oil to give it some "hold". Stuff each artichoke with an equal amount of stuffing. Drizzle olive oil over the tops when stuffed.
For cooking,two ways you can do it. I use both,depending on how fast I want them done. You can use a pressure cooker. Place them upright in it,tightly packed. Time them for 12 minutes once the steam comes out of the top. Run the pot under cool water until the pressure valve drops down. OR you can use a sauce pan or stockpot. Pack them tightly and make sure they stand upright. Put about 1/2" of water in the pan. Put on the stovetop,covered tightly. Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer on low for 30-40 minutes until done..Add more water if needed during cooking. Don't let it go dry or they'll burn..Test for doneness by removing a leaf. Should pull off easily.
 

xi mezmerize ix

macrumors 6502a
May 24, 2010
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Maryland, USA
Stuffed Artichokes

For 4 artichokes

4 cups FRESH breadcrumbs. Use day old bread and put it in the food processor. Makes all the difference.
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup fresh grated romano or parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic,zested or grated. Prefer this to finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
Salt
Coarse ground pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

Since your dad makes them,I'll assume that he knows how to clean and prep artichokes. I'll leave that out. For the stuffing,mix the first seven ingredients in a mixing bowl. Moisten with enough olive oil to give it some "hold". Stuff each artichoke with an equal amount of stuffing. Drizzle olive oil over the tops when stuffed.
For cooking,two ways you can do it. I use both,depending on how fast I want them done. You can use a pressure cooker. Place them upright in it,tightly packed. Time them for 12 minutes once the steam comes out of the top. Run the pot under cool water until the pressure valve drops down. OR you can use a sauce pan or stockpot. Pack them tightly and make sure they stand upright. Put about 1/2" of water in the pan. Put on the stovetop,covered tightly. Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer on low for 30-40 minutes until done..Add more water if needed during cooking. Don't let it go dry or they'll burn..Test for doneness by removing a leaf. Should pull off easily.

Sounds good. Thank you so much!
 

SchneiderMan

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May 25, 2008
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Overpowering when you put too much. Coriander (I hate the word "cilantro") is used in Mediterranean cuisine, and in there, it's very good. ;)

I've had a lot of Mediterranean cuisines and not once have I ran into CILANTRO. :D

Had a craving for stuffed artichokes..Sooooo good


Back when I was a little kid, I always thought that artichokes were the food of the dragons. Am I the only one? LOL
I actually still think that.
 

fotografica

macrumors 68040
Jan 7, 2006
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Boston
That sounds (and looks) so very delicious! How do you "stuff" them? Just press the mixture in-between the leaves, or do you prep them in a way that leaves more room?

Pretty easy prep:
Lay the artichoke flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife,I prefer a chef's knife,or one with some heft to it,cut off the top half inch of the artichoke. Trim the stem to about half an inch. Remove any small leaves around the bottom. Using your hands,roll the artichoke back and forth to losen up the leaves. Makes stuffing them easier. Try and fill as many leaves as you can..
 

Perrumpo

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Jul 12, 2008
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I've had a lot of Mediterranean cuisines and not once have I ran into CILANTRO. :D

Perhaps he meant Middle Eastern, as there's no standard for Mediterranean cuisine. That's like trying to call Italian food and Egyptian food one and the same. The Middle East at least has great similarities between its countries' cuisines, and cilantro is definitely a part of it.

hot pot
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powerhouse sandwich
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chicken tikka masala
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pho at nearby restaurant
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