Quote: billryanI've never understood the need to slather the hot dog with a.dozen sides. Why not just spend a bit more on a better quality of.meat?
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Yes. I do not use condiments on any food, I want to taste the meat.
I suspect that UK hot dogs are a million miles away from US hot dogs.Quote: billryanI've never understood the need to slather the hot dog with a.dozen sides. Why not just spend a bit more on a better quality of.meat?
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What we get here, in the hot dog sausage is a mush of pink, homogenous mechanically recovered meat, often chicken, pork or calves lungs.
Are you saying that US hotdogs actually include flesh, meat?
https://www.yeoldeoak.co.uk/product/classic/
I understand that Germany is the place in Europe for sausages
my take on a chili dog is a 7-11 dog with just lots of onions cut up into little pieces and put into a large Popeyes red beans and rice
this side dish by Popeyes is one of my fast food faves - it's very similar to chili - they make it with pork - of course real chili doesn't have rice and is made with beef but who cares
7-11s all beef large dog is imo excellent - I can't believe I'm praising 7-11 food but that's the only thing there I respect
oh wait, I forgot - I am very impressed with 7-11 coffee - they made big changes a couple of years ago and upgraded it
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Quote: OnceDearI suspect that UK hot dogs are a million miles away from US hot dogs.
What we get here, in the hot dog sausage is a mush of pink, homogenous mechanically recovered meat, often chicken, pork or calves lungs.
Are you saying that US hotdogs actually include flesh, meat?
https://www.yeoldeoak.co.uk/product/classic/
I understand that Germany is the place in Europe for sausages
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Well, we're allowed to use artificial colorings, so our hotdogs are probably artificially pink. Not sure what exactly you good folks put in your Pink Cure #1.
Otherwise, yeah... a mechanically pureed blend of chicken, with just enough pork and beef included so that they may be legally listed in the ingredients.
More premium varieties can be all pork, pork & beef, all beef, natural casing... and come with those prestigious extra numerals in the price.
Honestly, if you take a cheap hot dog, wrap it in bacon, broil it until it's done, then dress the bun with brown mustard, it's hard to go wrong. Pickle slices or some sauerkraut add contrast, but are unnecessary.
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my take on a chili dog is a 7-11 dog with just lots of onions cut up into little pieces and put into a large Popeyes red beans and rice
this side dish by Popeyes is one of my fast food faves - it's very similar to chili - they make it with pork - of course real chili doesn't have rice and is made with beef but who cares
7-11s all beef large dog is imo excellent - I can't believe I'm praising 7-11 food but that's the only thing there I respect
oh wait, I forgot - I am very impressed with 7-11 coffee - they made big changes a couple of years ago and upgraded it
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Wawa is the GOAT for gas station coffee stations. While their hoagies are ok they are massively overrated.
I used to do Wawa when I was playing A.C. years ago - they're all over New Jersey
they are a very impressive operation - their stores are very clean and well managed
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Glad to find it out west, albeit in limited quantities.
For lack of a better description pork roll is sort of like a spicy baloney.
Good as a substitute for bacon when eating eggs, or as the star in a sandwich (top the pork roll in the sandwich with some catsup).
Just fry it right up.
Quote: MrVFor lack of a better description pork roll is sort of like a spicy baloney.
Good as a substitute for bacon when eating eggs, or as the star in a sandwich (top the pork roll in the sandwich with some catsup).
Just fry it right up.
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That pork roll looks lovely. If I see it when I'm heading east, I'll make room in the icebox. For whatever reason, I find the regional foods seem to taste better if I bring them back from a regular purveyor, rather than have an out of region specialty store "import" it.
As far as bacon alternatives, summer sausage slices are quite nice. Fried bologna is nice, too.
Lebanon bologna lost something in the frying to go on the egg sandwich. I found I prefered it unfried.
I keep telling the wife that I can pick up a full brick of scrapple (5 pounder) on one of my trips. She is intrigued, but not yet ready for that level of commitment.
Quote: DRichI have never tried Taylor Porkroll although i have wanted to for about 10 years. I haven't been to the northeast for a few years but hopefully this year. My local airport in Florida is now flying direct to New Haven for $39. I hope to take advantage of that.
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Pork roll for breakfast and New Haven pizza for dinner. Sounds like a good food day.
Quote: unJonQuote: DRichI have never tried Taylor Porkroll although i have wanted to for about 10 years. I haven't been to the northeast for a few years but hopefully this year. My local airport in Florida is now flying direct to New Haven for $39. I hope to take advantage of that.
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Pork roll for breakfast and New Haven pizza for dinner. Sounds like a good food day.
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Is "New Haven Pizza" a style of pizza because I have never heard of it? There is a little strip mall pizza place that just opened by me that is "Detroit Style Pizza".
Quote: OnceDearI suspect that UK hot dogs are a million miles away from US hot dogs.Quote: billryanI've never understood the need to slather the hot dog with a.dozen sides. Why not just spend a bit more on a better quality of.meat?
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What we get here, in the hot dog sausage is a mush of pink, homogenous mechanically recovered meat, often chicken, pork or calves lungs.
Are you saying that US hotdogs actually include flesh, meat?
https://www.yeoldeoak.co.uk/product/classic/
I understand that Germany is the place in Europe for sausages
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There many different types of hotdogs. I grew up eating Nathan's, which we grill, and Sabretts, which are boiled, most in dirty water. Both are all beef.
Different regions eat various types which may be why no national fast food has done hotdogs, although Sonic is trying.
Around here, we have Sonorian hot dogs that have a veritable salad on top.
I prefer all beef, hopefully kosher dogs with a splash of brown mustard. They used to be a regular part of my diet but now they are a very occasional treat. I had one at a Labor Day party and may not have more until Memorial Day.
Quote: billryanQuote: OnceDearI suspect that UK hot dogs are a million miles away from US hot dogs.Quote: billryanI've never understood the need to slather the hot dog with a.dozen sides. Why not just spend a bit more on a better quality of.meat?
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What we get here, in the hot dog sausage is a mush of pink, homogenous mechanically recovered meat, often chicken, pork or calves lungs.
Are you saying that US hotdogs actually include flesh, meat?
https://www.yeoldeoak.co.uk/product/classic/
I understand that Germany is the place in Europe for sausages
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There many different types of hotdogs. I grew up eating Nathan's, which we grill, and Sabretts, which are boiled, most in dirty water. Both are all beef.
Different regions eat various types which may be why no national fast food has done hotdogs, although Sonic is trying.
Around here, we have Sonorian hot dogs that have a veritable salad on top.
I prefer all beef, hopefully kosher dogs with a splash of brown mustard. They used to be a regular part of my diet but now they are a very occasional treat. I had one at a Labor Day party and may not have more until Memorial Day.
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I grew up on Oscar Mayer or similar style generic hot dogs and never liked them as they had no flavor, As I have said many times I don't use any condiments on food so if the meat itself doesn't have flavor I am not going to like it. As an adult I am now buying exclusively Nathan's and do like them as they actually have flavor. Very important when you are eating it plain on a bun with nothing else.
I also use the little Wylers packets you add to a bottle of water. I mostly drink water these days.
Quote: billryanI like Arizona Ice Teas half lemonade, half iced tea.
I also use the little Wylers packets you add to a bottle of water. I mostly drink water these days.
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I am also a fan of Arizona Tea but have pretty much switched to Milo's now.
Quote: billryanI'm not sure I've tried Milos. I'll check and see if Amazon has it.
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I know Whole Foods sells it so Amazon probably does. I get mine at Walmart Neighborhood Market. I believe it is made in Arkansas, that is probably why Walmart carries it.
They are almost the same price as a regular tri-tip but much more convenient.
the grocery stores near me - the shelves are wiped out - have been for a few weeks now - I can't get the products I want
I have to settle for my 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice - or drive around endlessly with no guarantee I'll ever find what I want
problems in the supply chain
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I drink one or two 18oz bottles of Pure Leaf tea per day. Black or green, unsweetenedQuote: DRichDoes anyone else drink much iced tea? Since I have been in Florida I have started drinking almost exclusively iced tea. Probably 95% of my fluid consumption is iced tea. I have found a pre-made iced tea by the brand of Milo's which I think is perfect. It is sold at Walmart in gallon jugs for around $3. If you like iced tea I would encourage you to try it and let me know if you think it is as good as I do.
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You have to be careful with iced teas since many have more sugar than Coke. And the artificial sweeteners aren’t necessarily better than sugar, possibly worse for you
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the grocery stores near me - the shelves are wiped out - have been for a few weeks now - I can't get the products I want
I have to settle for my 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice - or drive around endlessly with no guarantee I'll ever find what I want
problems in the supply chain
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What part of the country are you in? I havent seen that problem at all in the Southeast.
Quote: DRichI have never tried Taylor Porkroll although i have wanted to for about 10 years. I haven't been to the northeast for a few years but hopefully this year.
Well then sir this just might be your lucky day.
As a former ex-Philadelphia area ex-pat I sometimes jones for some Philly food.
Fortunately I found a place in metro Portland that makes good Philadelphia style cheese steaks (even using Amaroso bread, flown in) and another that makes a good NYC pizza.
But yeah, not all of you are so blessed; what to do?
Satisfy your yearing by ordering online; I've twice ordered their genuine Pliladelphia strret vendor style soft pretzels: damned tasty.
link: https://www.atasteofphilly.com/
All this talk about hotdogs I went out and got the ingredients and cooked them up real quick, we got one all the way hot dog with cheese as well as homemade hamburger, my special seasoning, chili mix (no beans) over a great big quarter pound Las Vegas brand hot dog. I boiled them and then I grill them real quick. It also has some onions under there and a little bit of mustard. The other one you can see what it has. Onions, mustard, jalapeños, thin sliced Roma tomatoes and cheese.
Italian bakery rolls, buttered and toasted.
Yum Yum!
Quote: DRichQuote: unJonQuote: DRichI have never tried Taylor Porkroll although i have wanted to for about 10 years. I haven't been to the northeast for a few years but hopefully this year. My local airport in Florida is now flying direct to New Haven for $39. I hope to take advantage of that.
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Pork roll for breakfast and New Haven pizza for dinner. Sounds like a good food day.
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Is "New Haven Pizza" a style of pizza because I have never heard of it? There is a little strip mall pizza place that just opened by me that is "Detroit Style Pizza".
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven-style_pizza
Quote: DRichQuote: lilredrooster____________
the grocery stores near me - the shelves are wiped out - have been for a few weeks now - I can't get the products I want
I have to settle for my 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice - or drive around endlessly with no guarantee I'll ever find what I want
problems in the supply chain
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What part of the country are you in? I havent seen that problem at all in the Southeast.
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I'm in the Northeast - I guess it's only certain areas of the country -
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https://www.newsweek.com/videos-show-barren-grocery-store-shelves-omicron-brings-supply-shortages-1667473
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Quote: unJonQuote: DRichQuote: unJonQuote: DRichI have never tried Taylor Porkroll although i have wanted to for about 10 years. I haven't been to the northeast for a few years but hopefully this year. My local airport in Florida is now flying direct to New Haven for $39. I hope to take advantage of that.
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Pork roll for breakfast and New Haven pizza for dinner. Sounds like a good food day.
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Is "New Haven Pizza" a style of pizza because I have never heard of it? There is a little strip mall pizza place that just opened by me that is "Detroit Style Pizza".
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven-style_pizza
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Thank you, I had never heard of that before.
The dinner was sous vide chicken paprikash. That may be the first sous vide meat that I have had. It was incredibly tender and juicy.
https://sousvideways.com/incredible-sous-vide-chicken-paprikash/
Thick cut of white onion, butter on top to melt over the sides as it cooks.
Eggs added, black pepper, seasoning added.
Crushed hot red pepper flakes added.
Let it cook.
Break up. Add anything else you desire, roasted peppers, mushrooms, etc.
Sides of potatoes and toasted bagel with cream cheese.
Or you can use a wide spatula and flip it at the time of the below picture and have your eggs over easy or medium.
I forgot something and swung back yesterday. Everything seemed very normal. I guess it depends when they get their deliveries.
I have a lot of cabinet/closet space, so I picked up 24 rolls of both toilet paper and paper towels as a reserve a few months ago.
My only problem is what to do with the Styrofoam coolers I get once or twice a month.
it's kinna funny to me how there are very few foods that a person would want to eat every day
bread is one, and rice is one for many - and I guess eggs for many, although not for me
I like Busch original beans, but there's absolutely no way I could eat them every day
there is virtually nothing I could eat every day, assuming I have a choice, other than bread and rice
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Quote: Marcusclark66Well it’s hotdog time. You know hammer-time, well here in my house tonight it’s hotdog time!
All this talk about hotdogs I went out and got the ingredients and cooked them up real quick, we got one all the way hot dog with cheese as well as homemade hamburger, my special seasoning, chili mix (no beans) over a great big quarter pound Las Vegas brand hot dog. I boiled them and then I grill them real quick. It also has some onions under there and a little bit of mustard.
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Mustard on a Chili Cheese dog? Heathen!
Meanwhile, for dinner, I had a bowl of 8 ounces of shredded pork with some sharp cheddar and BBQ sauce, and some mac & cheese.
Quote: ThatDonGuyQuote: Marcusclark66Well it’s hotdog time. You know hammer-time, well here in my house tonight it’s hotdog time!
All this talk about hotdogs I went out and got the ingredients and cooked them up real quick, we got one all the way hot dog with cheese as well as homemade hamburger, my special seasoning, chili mix (no beans) over a great big quarter pound Las Vegas brand hot dog. I boiled them and then I grill them real quick. It also has some onions under there and a little bit of mustard.
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Mustard on a Chili Cheese dog? Heathen!
Meanwhile, for dinner, I had a bowl of 8 ounces of shredded pork with some sharp cheddar and BBQ sauce, and some mac & cheese.
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I’m pretty sure mustard is default on the coney’s at Coney Island at the D. But yeah mustard definitely a top 5 on worst condiments list.
Quote: ThatDonGuyQuote: Marcusclark66Well it’s hotdog time. You know hammer-time, well here in my house tonight it’s hotdog time!
All this talk about hotdogs I went out and got the ingredients and cooked them up real quick, we got one all the way hot dog with cheese as well as homemade hamburger, my special seasoning, chili mix (no beans) over a great big quarter pound Las Vegas brand hot dog. I boiled them and then I grill them real quick. It also has some onions under there and a little bit of mustard.
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Mustard on a Chili Cheese dog? Heathen!
Meanwhile, for dinner, I had a bowl of 8 ounces of shredded pork with some sharp cheddar and BBQ sauce, and some mac & cheese.
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Oh yeah, it sue us.
“ A Coney dog is a beef frankfurter in natural casing, nestled in a soft, steamed bun. Its topping of an all meat, beanless chili, diced white onions, and yellow mustard distinguishes it from the ordinary hot dog.”
And as well so does a regular chili dog. (Probably biggest differences are the beanless and the steamed buns in the coney)
“ A chili dog is a hot dog served in a bun and topped with a meat sauce, such as chili con carne. Additional toppings may include cheese, onions, and mustard. The style has multiple regional variations in the United States, many calling for specific and unique sauce ingredients, types of hot dogs, or types of buns and referred to regionally under region-specific names.”
I was thrilled when I learned Sonic had Coney Island hotdogs until I tried one.
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it's kinna funny to me how there are very few foods that a person would want to eat every day
bread is one, and rice is one for many - and I guess eggs for many, although not for me
I like Busch original beans, but there's absolutely no way I could eat them every day
there is virtually nothing I could eat every day, assuming I have a choice, other than bread and rice
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Bananas. I have one banana every morning for breakfast.
Peanut butter - PBJ for some folks, or I eat just plain peanut butter sandwich, peanut butter on apple slices, on celery
Grapes. Great snack.
Potatos? Baked or fried or chips or hash browns?
Applewood smoked bacon mustard.
The larger supermarkets should have it.
I cube an eggplant and air fry them.
Pre-heat the oven with a cast-iron skillet
I fry up a pound of ground Italian sausage, then a pound of ground bison.
Lastly, I fry two Omaha Steak veal patties and slice them into little ribbons.
Mix them all together with generous portions of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, and a minimal amount of tomato sauce. I cook it for about a half-hour, let it cool down for an hour or so, and divide it into six containers.
If I have it for dinner, I'll have one container. If I have it for lunch, it's usually half a container.
In either case, I generally reheat it on the stove with a bit of olive oil or I might microwave it.
I've experimented with it, adding diced tomato, onion, peppers, and with or without the various cheeses, and even tried it with country-fried steak instead of the veal but this seems like it's close to the final recipe. I've been meaning to add a splash or two of BBQ sauce but I haven't had any.
Like most Italian food, I think it is better a day or two after it's first cooked.
Quote: billryanI don't have a name for this but it's becoming a mainstay of my diet.
I cube an eggplant and air fry them.
Pre-heat the oven with a cast-iron skillet
I fry up a pound of ground Italian sausage, then a pound of ground bison.
Lastly, I fry two Omaha Steak veal patties and slice them into little ribbons.
Mix them all together with generous portions of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, and a minimal amount of tomato sauce. I cook it for about a half-hour, let it cool down for an hour or so, and divide it into six containers.
If I have it for dinner, I'll have one container. If I have it for lunch, it's usually half a container.
In either case, I generally reheat it on the stove with a bit of olive oil or I might microwave it.
I've experimented with it, adding diced tomato, onion, peppers, and with or without the various cheeses, and even tried it with country-fried steak instead of the veal but this seems like it's close to the final recipe. I've been meaning to add a splash or two of BBQ sauce but I haven't had any.
Like most Italian food, I think it is better a day or two after it's first cooked.
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I can name it for you.
Stuffed Eggplant A la Billryan!
It comes in regular, mild and hot. It just might add the right zest to pick it up a bit.
I’ve had this with eggplant dishes that were stuffed as well as pizza with the mixture and it always is the right touch,
Quote: Marcusclark66Quote: billryanI don't have a name for this but it's becoming a mainstay of my diet.
I cube an eggplant and air fry them.
Pre-heat the oven with a cast-iron skillet
I fry up a pound of ground Italian sausage, then a pound of ground bison.
Lastly, I fry two Omaha Steak veal patties and slice them into little ribbons.
Mix them all together with generous portions of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, and a minimal amount of tomato sauce. I cook it for about a half-hour, let it cool down for an hour or so, and divide it into six containers.
If I have it for dinner, I'll have one container. If I have it for lunch, it's usually half a container.
In either case, I generally reheat it on the stove with a bit of olive oil or I might microwave it.
I've experimented with it, adding diced tomato, onion, peppers, and with or without the various cheeses, and even tried it with country-fried steak instead of the veal but this seems like it's close to the final recipe. I've been meaning to add a splash or two of BBQ sauce but I haven't had any.
Like most Italian food, I think it is better a day or two after it's first cooked.
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I can name it for you.
Stuffed Eggplant A la Billryan!
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I think the word "deconstructed" should be involved on that path, but I'm leaning more towards some variant of goulash.
I just don't have a good pormanteau of babaganoush and goulash. Babagoulash sounds wrong to me, as does babagagoulash.
Quote: DieterQuote: Marcusclark66Quote: billryanI don't have a name for this but it's becoming a mainstay of my diet.
I cube an eggplant and air fry them.
Pre-heat the oven with a cast-iron skillet
I fry up a pound of ground Italian sausage, then a pound of ground bison.
Lastly, I fry two Omaha Steak veal patties and slice them into little ribbons.
Mix them all together with generous portions of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, and a minimal amount of tomato sauce. I cook it for about a half-hour, let it cool down for an hour or so, and divide it into six containers.
If I have it for dinner, I'll have one container. If I have it for lunch, it's usually half a container.
In either case, I generally reheat it on the stove with a bit of olive oil or I might microwave it.
I've experimented with it, adding diced tomato, onion, peppers, and with or without the various cheeses, and even tried it with country-fried steak instead of the veal but this seems like it's close to the final recipe. I've been meaning to add a splash or two of BBQ sauce but I haven't had any.
Like most Italian food, I think it is better a day or two after it's first cooked.
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I can name it for you.
Stuffed Eggplant A la Billryan!
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I think the word "deconstructed" should be involved on that path, but I'm leaning more towards some variant of goulash.
I just don't have a good pormanteau of babaganoush and goulash. Babagoulash sounds wrong to me, as does babagagoulash.
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Nope.
Should be, Stuffed Eggplant A la Billryan.
Quote: Marcusclark66Nope.
Should be, Stuffed Eggplant A la Billryan.
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I don't recall seeing stuffing in the process.
No worries; I'm being pedantic about a dish I'm unlikely to be involved with.
My mistake.
Stuffed eggplant with spicy Italian sausage, mozzarella, prosciutto and tomatoes.
Garlic bread.
Waiting on my $500.00 from my buddy as I bet him Bills would make first TD, he took the Pats. Nice !
Quote: Marcusclark66Tonight.
Stuffed eggplant with spicy Italian sausage, mozzarella, prosciutto and tomatoes.
Garlic bread.
Waiting on my $500.00 from my buddy as I bet him Bills would make first TD, he took the Pats. Nice !
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THAT was a +EV bet! Congratulations.
Oh, and I had a bean dip and chips for supper, a pretty lousy cheesesteak and fries for lunch.
Quote: SOOPOOQuote: Marcusclark66Tonight.
Stuffed eggplant with spicy Italian sausage, mozzarella, prosciutto and tomatoes.
Garlic bread.
Waiting on my $500.00 from my buddy as I bet him Bills would make first TD, he took the Pats. Nice !
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THAT was a +EV bet! Congratulations.
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I just wagered my buddy $1,000.00 plus dinner of the winners choice tonight on the Chiefs Steelers game who scores first. I took the Chiefs.