Something Delicious

absurdfemme · 01-15-2013, 12:27 PM

it's raining and cold here, so today is a beef stew day. my beef stew is unique in that it contains COFFEE. strong, french roast coffee. that makes a really nice roux and gives it a rich flavour like no other i've ever had. since i'm originally from the cajun-influenced coastal area of MS, it does contain creole seasoning and tabasco, as well as other seasoning.by far the best beef stew i've ever eaten, bar none. recipe shared upon PM.

Ursy · 01-15-2013, 04:07 PM

Yes Dante, I love my cooking shears - and it really bugs me when the family take them and use them for non-food things!

absurdfemme - coffee in beef stew is wonderful, it adds another level of something... so good. I also like to use guinness, or a nice stout.

If you haven't tried them yet, beef cheeks are wonderful for stew, they have just the right amount of marbling and connective tissue for all the planets to align and everything to fall into place (cooked at a low temperature for a long time, that is).

I have started using the low and slow method in the oven and swear by it. I gave away my crock pot - today's crock pots run too hot. I don't like cooking with them. I would probably go back to them if I found a vintage one somewhere.

Corkey · 01-15-2013, 04:12 PM

I use my shears for cilantro, but I tear basil, as more of the oils are released than cutting or chefenade. (My spelling sucks and google is no help when one can't spell in the first place..)

Sun · 01-16-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by absurdfemme

it's raining and cold here, so today is a beef stew day. my beef stew is unique in that it contains COFFEE. strong, french roast coffee. that makes a really nice roux and gives it a rich flavour like no other i've ever had. since i'm originally from the cajun-influenced coastal area of MS, it does contain creole seasoning and tabasco, as well as other seasoning.by far the best beef stew i've ever eaten, bar none. recipe shared upon PM.

Greetings and Welcome to the thread! Coffee and Tabasco, I am all in. Sounds like a wonderful stew. Coffee is so great for breaking down proteins in meat products. A natural tenderizer.

Not sure what I would do were it not for coffee, it is such an essential part of my day.

Do you mix your own Cajun spices?

01-15-2013, 12:27 PM	#1
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Ursy Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Engaged Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 274 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 606 Thanked 661 Times in 206 Posts Rep Power: 2127933	Yes Dante, I love my cooking shears - and it really bugs me when the family take them and use them for non-food things! absurdfemme - coffee in beef stew is wonderful, it adds another level of something... so good. I also like to use guinness, or a nice stout. If you haven't tried them yet, beef cheeks are wonderful for stew, they have just the right amount of marbling and connective tissue for all the planets to align and everything to fall into place (cooked at a low temperature for a long time, that is). I have started using the low and slow method in the oven and swear by it. I gave away my crock pot - today's crock pots run too hot. I don't like cooking with them. I would probably go back to them if I found a vintage one somewhere. __________________ My art My Zazzle My Printfection

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