Paul Bacino

Good suggestions...im headed to vegas,will make food for my. Guy friend. .. as he wants meatballs ..and shes is vegan...and im just winging it for her. (Cuz i have the meat balls covered. )when i get back..try to report Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2

Bingo.. Ahh.. Eggplant Rollatini might just do!! I found this. http://www.veggiebelly.com/2010/07/vegan-eggplant-rollatini-stuffed-with-couscous-and-pine-nuts.html

Sorry for being such a meathead...

Michaela, Yeah, I might be leaning toward, something mushroom to add as a topping. Something fried/ baked with Ramps, breading, pine nuts , parsley and Balsamic. But I like the challenge of using eggplant, I might be able to, puree some as a binder with some chopped and other ingredients, roll in crumbs and fry them? Still listening?

Franci, You are correct, and I understand you thoughts, but it is what the heck they call it around my parts, a simple garlic, onion, herb and plum tomato sauce . For the most part. Now is cheese considered Vegan, I'm not spitting hairs on nomenclature, I think my friend is totally no animal thing. Paul

I'm want to make a Marinara sauce, and add some vegetarian ball to the sauce. I absolutely have know idea how or what to make? Binders or ingredients ? Curious for help . Paul

I have a vintage Cavatelli maker!! Home-made Cavatelli in Arrabbiata Sauce Shredded Beef Enchiladas

Thanks for the tips!! I love sushi (btw) .. paul

Bumping this thread!! Want something different to try!! Paul

Kim, I could do chili-mac, Yumm. I don't think of it like chili with macaroni in it, but macaroni dress with a bit of chili. Nice

Okanagancook.. I love just to eat Boiled Pig skin-- Hope it didn't go to waste. Little lime and salt I'm good to go.. Nice

EnriqueB-- I use a mallet to crush them ( Pistachio nuts ) in a bag , 1/3 C, I then add about 50% Panko , 1 small clove of minced garlic, 1T Parsley, I then add 1T Ghee and then enough Evoo to make it slightly into a paste, S and P tt. Coat top--about 3-4 /6-8 oz portions I Pan fry, skin on and Bake 425, Tell the Temp you like

Sounds wierd, but I love carmalized onions, mash potato and scallops.. great combo!! Not sure this is the original chef: http://www.melindalee.com/recipes/sea-scallops-with-mashed-potatoes-and-onion-confit/

dcarch-- Great work again, I imagine your using a Dremel tool,you have some fine artistry skills in your work. SobaAddict70-- Food looks good and healthy rarerollingobject-- been on a scallop kick lately myself, never done YUZU, gonna look for it. Bruce-- I hope ms. C is fine, love the dish Paul

Pistachio Crusted Halibut/Scallops/ Braised ramps Fresh Squeeze of lemon

Ramps looking good here!! I did a pistachio halibut, with sauted ramps ( in bacon grease ), brown rice in Ham/Bone stock with crispy ramp rings Tell you what crispy ramp bulb rings.. are REALLYpowerful

I'm more interested in the first idea too, and that is what you book suggests. It just seems alot easier to work out on paper first.

This is the first time I have have sat down and drawn my ideas for a dish on paper,prior to making a dish. I don't have a lot of people to fall back upon to critic my ideas. Best I can think of is balance flavors and try.. Sweet, salty/brine, acidity, color, texture, presentation. Currently trying to do something with.. Scallops, tangerines ( I got some killer Pixie T's ), risotto and arugula Not culinary trained.. I'm not finding on the web what, I'm looking for.. Curious

Yeah..not easy to look at these great meals in the AM Thanks Paul

An Easter Tradition!! Meat and Cheese!!

I prefer the POINT-- for brisket!! Now I/We only like a little smoke, then in the oven to finish.

So..I did use Foie!! Hudson Vally Foie Gras Keller Veal Reduction Stock Butter Poached Local ( self harvested ) Morels

Butter Poach Morel/Foie Gras/Veal Reduction Sauce

These are absolutely the best Morels I have ever found- fresh/clean/thick cap Contemplating the uses!! I'm thinking something with Foie..

This is Four cheese Mac( or clean out the frig cheese)--White Vermont Chedder, guyere, Fontina, Emmentaler ( SP ?) on them all this AM--Tpped with Panko and some simple Crab Cakes with Mash Potato ( makes them a bit creamy )