The Quintessential eG Food/Recipe

[Kerry Beal]

As I sat in emerg today, eating my rice with Suvir's Tomato Chutney for lunch, I got to thinking about the absolutely amazing tastes that I wouldn't ever have had the pleasure of discovering if I had never discovered eG. Of course I have to thank Anna N for pointing me towards most of them.

So today topping the list of recipes that mean eG to me is the Tomato Chutney - it is the bomb. Then there is toast dope, roasted cauliflower and Dorie's World Peace Cookies. I've lost 22 lbs thanks in part to Jensen's link to Armenian Lentil Soup on the Weight Watcher's thread.

So what recipes or foods say 'eG' most clearly to you?

[Dana]

Onion Confit and Roasted Cauliflower.

[Jamie Lee]

I'd have to say snowangel's Larb

J. <--- Certified Larb Junkie!

[srhcb]

Marlene's (Dad's) Peanut Butter Hamburgers!

[maggiethecat]

All of the delicious above, plus Jaymes's Caramel Popcorn. Easy, cheap, addictive, adored by everyone from toddlers to geezers.

[Lilija]

Two words:

Toast. Dope.

[docsconz]

Roasted cauliflower has been the single most influential eGullet Society food/recipe discovery for me. It is getting to be that season!

[gfron1]

I have to give Ling her due... Ling's Brownies!

[heidih]

Definately the roasted cauliflower and the larb. The cauliflower lead me to the wonder of roasting all the other veggies, and the larb is just my "go-to" evening meal. Thank you all e-g'ers

[christine007]

Onion Confit and Roasted Cauliflower.

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Yup. And , my own toast dope, butter cinnamon and sugar, and Chuffi's stampott of different vegetables, boiled and mashed with potatos.

[SuzySushi]

Roasted Cauliflower. Definitely #1.

[petite tête de chou]

Carnitas!

[sanrensho]

Roasted cauliflower for me. Has saved our family meal on many a night. And my kids love it.

[Domestic Goddess]

I echo Carnitas and now tomato bruschetta!

[CaliPoutine]

=Mark's Mustard BBQ sauce!!

[viva]

Roasted cauliflower.

Fifi's Lard recipe. <...raises glass in remembrance of that fine lady...>

All the simple light recipes in the WW thread that helped me lose 40 lbs.

And the pork confit that kept me from losing 45.

Edited August 18, 2007 by viva (log)

[annecros]

For sure onion confit, but Limoncello changed my life.

Then there is that whole brining thing, not a recipe exactly but a technique.

[rooftop1000]

Pork butt

Dave's BBQ Shrimp from the Pig Pickin'

tracey

[Alex]

The roasted cauli, guajolote's beet salad., and, of course Ah Leung's (hzrt8w) oeuvre.

Edited August 19, 2007 by Alex (log)

[Anna N]

If I had to pay a royalty for each thing I have learned from eG I would now be in debtor's prison!

Foodman's pita bread, Suvir's tomato chutney, larb in all its varities, roasted cauliflower, honey roasted parsnip soup and I am sure I am missing many more.

The best tip -- whack off the "knuckles" at the end of chicken/turkey legs! From horrible stringy tendon-laden muck to loverly plump dark meat and I get to use my cleaver.

[Jensen]

I think for me, the two eGullet foods that have changed my life (and sometimes helped me impress people) are:

* Jaymes' salsa

* Chufi's stamppot (the link goes to the Dutch Cooking thread since the whole thing is incredible)

[purplewiz]

I know I'm echoing others, but Roasted Cauliflower, Carnitas, and Jaymes' salsa.

Oh, and Smithy's creamed eggplant. Gads, I love that stuff.

Marcia.

[Domestic Goddess]

Let's not forget Ah Leung's famous Mapo Tofu!

[joiei]

Foodman gave me one of my favorite recipes, “Oil Preserved Stuffed Chilies” and now is the time for me to plan on making some more. I did have a jar get lost in the back of the fridge, and about a year later I pulled it out. The flavor was delicious, the peppers had mellowed.

[Terrasanct]

Like others have said, the roasted cauliflower and the onion confit. Most of the time the posts and photos just make me want to eat! If I were still in active canning mode I'm sure I would have made the tomato chutney by now, too.