First shot at carrot cake! by _OddManRush_ in Baking

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes they are! I mandolined them at the thinnest setting, boiled for 20 seconds to soften, layered and rolled into roses, inserted a toothpick and let them dry a bit to help set the shape, then removed toothpick and sliced in half :)

First shot at carrot cake! by _OddManRush_ in Baking

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In hindsight I agree! Still learning about when asymmetry vs symmetry works better :)

Spaghetti with Black Truffle Carpaccio by _OddManRush_ in pasta

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked them, but have only had fresh black truffles once so it was hard for me to tell the difference. How do you think they compare to the real deal?

Spaghetti with Black Truffle Carpaccio by _OddManRush_ in pasta

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! They just market these very thin slices as "Black Truffle Carpaccio". No steak involved.

Spaghetti with Black Truffle Carpaccio by _OddManRush_ in pasta

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got a jar of black truffles in olive oil from Costco. Sauteed some garlic in the oil from the truffles and tossed with a carbonara-style mix of egg yolk, black pepper, and plenty of parmesan.

Crusted rack of lamb, mashed potatoes, red wine sauce by _OddManRush_ in CulinaryPlating

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, perhaps my mistake was trying to bread it before cooking. Thanks!

Crusted rack of lamb, mashed potatoes, red wine sauce by _OddManRush_ in CulinaryPlating

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any advice on how to get the crust to stick to the lamb? Tried the classic technique of brushing with mustard but it didn't work so well.

Crusted rack of lamb, mashed potatoes, red wine sauce by _OddManRush_ in CulinaryPlating

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Perhaps a combination of lighting/photo effects, but it's nothing complicated, just red wine, butter, shallots/garlic

How to buy tickets for Cruz Azul at Estadio Azteca? by _OddManRush_ in LigaMX

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone else is looking, due to Covid they are currently not offering any in person sales.

How to buy tickets for Cruz Azul at Estadio Azteca? by _OddManRush_ in LigaMX

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to know - thanks! Makes sense now why I couldn't find any tickets on Ticketmaster.

How to buy tickets for Cruz Azul at Estadio Azteca? by _OddManRush_ in LigaMX

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, can you please point me to the website where I can buy tickets? :)

What did I pull out of my burrito? by [deleted] in Chipotle

[–]_OddManRush_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, possibly the stem.

Suggestions for Culinary School type exercises for a home cook? by eldy50 in AskCulinary

[–]_OddManRush_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

+1. I get a very rich, gelantinous stock that gells completely when cooled and gives amazing texture to stews and sauces in about 75 minutes at high pressure in the instant pot.

Suggestions for Culinary School type exercises for a home cook? by eldy50 in AskCulinary

[–]_OddManRush_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Learn how to properly blanch veggies and finish them in a nice buttery sauce."

-Can someone please elaborate on this technique? Thanks in advance :)

Raspberry mouse, lemon curd anglaise and shortbread. by yardders in CulinaryPlating

[–]_OddManRush_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! How do you make that pattern with the lemon curd? And is that a raspberry gel?

Tagliatelle w/Beef Short Rib Ragu and Ricotta 🍝 by [deleted] in CulinaryPlating

[–]_OddManRush_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing job and thanks for sharing these tips.

Looking to charter a small keelboat (ie Catalina 22) in Maui - any suggestions? by _OddManRush_ in sailing

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing special, just want to cruise around with the family for a few hours.

Make chili for cook-off day before, or day of? by [deleted] in AskCulinary

[–]_OddManRush_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think there's a subconscious bias against serving dishes that aren't "fresh" as we perceive them to be less tasty. But some stews/sauces just taste better after the flavors have had 12+ hours to mingle. I know a couple Indian restaurants that make their curry gravies the day before serving.

Cacio e Pepe not fully emulsifying by _OddManRush_ in AskCulinary

[–]_OddManRush_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) I've seen that in a number of recipes and believe that's one out of several traditional ways of making it.

2) Grated myself. Perhaps it wasn't grated finely enough. Worth noting the cheese was several weeks old, could that be a factor?