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This is really good. I've made it many times with lots of variations, subs, and additions. GRILLED SWISS CHEESE, TUNA AND RED PEPPER SANDWICHES http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/10356

Halved, tossed in extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Roasted cut side down at 400 F for about 20 minutes.

Two main dishes to check out: Tex-Mex Porterhouse Steaks from Steven Raichlen: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tex-mex...terhouse-steaks Grilled Chicken with Coffee Barbecue Sauce from Todd English: http://www.wchstv.com/gmarecipes/grilledch...coffeebbq.shtml

Another great dessert: David Lebovitz's Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream.

For dessert: This is fantastic - from Joanne Chang: Chocolate Espresso Torte http://www.taunton.com/finecooking/recipes...esso_torte.aspx

Apple Bread Pudding Apple streusel coffee cake Apple bread (quick bread) Apple Pie Apple cheesecake Apple danish Caramel Apple Cake Apple turnover Apple Charlotte

David Lebovitz's Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream is made with sweetened condensed milk and a little half & half. Will PM the recipe to you if you're interested.

This chocolate gelato recipe is outstanding. (I recommend using Dutch Processed cocoa powder): Chocolate Gelato Hotel Cipriani http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/vie...-Cipriani-14183

Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and hot sauce. Dijon mustard and salsa (Discovered it in a recipe as a topping/sauce for chicken breasts, along with melted cheddar, scallions, etc).

I saved this on my favorites awhile ago - Haven't tried these yet, but they look very good and are supposed to be thin and crispy. http://eatingetc.blogspot.com/2008/03/coco...nk-cookies.html Here's another one to check out: http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefi...cipe_id=1160557

That looks incredible!

Trader Joe's Chocolate Decadence Cereal. Frighteningly addictive!

Check out some of the recipes in the Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake-Off: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=102308

Here ya go - you have to become a member to get into the forums: http://forums.taunton.com/tp-cookstalk http://forums.taunton.com/tp-cookstalk/mes...+Reading+%3E%3E

I lived in NYC for many, many years and always loved the Olive Tree (mostly middle Eastern, but also has other types of food). It's very, very low priced with really good food and a funky atmosphere. The Middle Eastern platter was fantastic, as were many other dishes. I haven't been there for several years now, since I moved out of NY, but from the reviews, it sounds like it's still a great place. They don't have a website, but here are some reviews: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=...462233762398033

I've always wanted to make this - was recommended by a friend - uses 6 large poblano peppers: STUFFED CHA-CHA CRAB CHILIES. Will PM the recipe to you if you're interested.

Thanks! The vinaigrette is from Mexican Everyday -- Google "smoky chipotle-balsamic dressing" or click here. The garden was flush with basil, so we tossed a handful into the blender with the other vinaigrette ingredients. ← Thanks a lot!

Ah, never mind - disregard my previous post directly above this one - I saw from your post on Mimi's that this is yet another CI muffin recipe, called "Best Blueberry muffins with streusel topping!"

Hey Kim, Are you sure these are the "Best Blueberry Muffins", and not the "Blueberry Muffins?" The recipe I have for the Blueberry muffins contains lemon zest, but I don't see it in the one for the Best blueberry muffins. I found the Best blueberry recipe on another site - Could the poster have omitted the lemon from the recipe? Thanks.

That looks fantastic! The vinaigrette sounds great, too - is the recipe posted somewhere?

Ditto. It always used to come out gummy when simmered in a pot, so I switched to a rice cooker years ago, and it's perfect every time - nice firm grains. Plus, I prefer the taste - it has a slight nutty taste. White rice is bland to me now.

They look great! I have two CI blueberry muffin recipes in my files. Are these the "Best Blueberry Muffins?"

Apple/Cheddar with a little cinnamon or Apple/Cheddar/bacon Blueberry/goat cheese Goat cheese/mushroom/tomato (maybe some shredded chicken) Spinach/goat cheese/mushroom Bacon, lettuce, tomato, maybe some avocado thrown in and/or turkey

Love this coffee cake! Have made it many times and have recommended it to lots of people: Streusel-Topped Triple Berry Coffee Cake http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum6/6...rry_Coffee_Cake A few savory recipes to check out (haven't tried them yet): Duck with Blackberry Sauce: http://origin.www.epicurious.com/recipes/r...iews/views/1265 Duck Breasts with Blackberry-Chocolate Sauce: http://www.pacificpalate.com/print_2004_2a.html Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Berry Sauce: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/0072...berry_sauce.php

Dejah, Looks good! I was planning to make this, and will also be using frozen blueberries. Normally, I don't defrost berries in baked stuff, but this recipe specifically says to have the fruit at room temperature. So... did you defrost and drain them or just leave them frozen? Thanks. ← I did defrost them and left them in a bowl on the counter. Didn't drain them, and hindsight tells me I should maybe drain or add more cornstarch to thicken the sauce a bit more. Maybe Minute Tapioca would work better? I like the "runniness" of the innards, but a little thicker would be good also. ← Thanks. I'll try them undrained - I like the juices!