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This is the #threadcast for Day 125 of the #foodtalk on Leo 28/10/2024 for 27/10/2024. It's time for some meal inspirations and food conversation. Don't forget to use #foodtalk in your comments.
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- Share your meals.
- Share global news about food.
- Share some easy recipes and food experiences.
- Share other food-related content and ask questions about food.
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Welcome friends to today's episode of the #foodtalk on Leo, Day 125. Join the conversation and share your food experiences and meals.
From Groq
Prompt: "Generate unique recipes using seasonal ingredients."
I'd be delighted to help you with that! Here are three unique recipes using seasonal ingredients:
Recipe 1: Springtime Asparagus and Strawberry Salad
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Recipe 2: Summer Heirloom Tomato and Corn Salad
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Unique Recipes Using Seasonal Ingredients From Groq.
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Recipe 2: Summer Heirloom Tomato and Corn Salad 👈 Begin here.
Recipe 3: Autumn Squash and Apple Soup
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These recipes showcase the flavors and ingredients of each season, and they're perfect for a delicious and healthy meal. Enjoy!
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24 Super Sandwich Hacks You Need To Try
When you're making your favourite sandwich, it’s easy to go big on the fillings without considering how you’ll tackle biting into it. Instead, think carefully about what flavors and ingredients you want to come through the most, and build your sandwich from there. If you do want a big mountain of a lunch, prevent foods from sliding out by layering slippery ingredients (such as avocado, cucumber and tomato) between ‘stable’ items like leafy greens, cream cheese and peanut butter. And always have a napkin on hand, just in case of any overflow!
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How many times have you taken a bite of a sandwich, only for the contents to start falling out? To prevent this from happening, layer your sandwich with the heaviest ingredients at the bottom and the lightest ingredients at the top. Start with the heavy proteins (such as slices of chicken breast or roast beef), then add on your cheese and vegetables, followed by a flavor-packed sauce. We can’t promise that a rogue tomato slice won’t escape, but it’ll definitely help to balance things out.
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Nobody likes a soggy sandwich. To limit vegetable juice seepage, put sliced tomato, washed lettuce or cucumber between two pieces of kitchen roll for five minutes before adding them to a sandwich – this will help to get rid of excess moisture. It’s also a good idea to spread some sort of fat, such as butter, cheese or mayo, directly onto the bread first; it'll act as a barrier against soggier ingredients.
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It's worth remembering that not all cheeses will work in a cheese toastie – you need to pick types with the ultimate ooze factor. So, wave goodbye to crumbly cheeses like feta, and ones that don’t melt well, such as halloumi. Instead, swap them for hard cheeses like Cheddar or Monterey Jack; processed cheeses like American cheese; or even young cheeses like gooey mozzarella.
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Eager to avoid flattening your bread as you slice through it? The answer is simple: rather than cutting through the bread's crusty top, turn your loaf upside down and slice through its soft underbelly instead. That way, you won't squash the bread down when cutting yourself a slice.
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If you’re making sandwiches ahead of time, it’s best to avoid adding the sauces too early – otherwise, you could be left with a soggy mess. Instead, put your condiment of choice into a mini bottle and stash it in your lunch box, or have a selection of sauce sachets on hand to use as and when required.
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Did you know that some breads are better suited to certain sandwich fillings? Flavored breads such as rye or pumpernickel need a full-flavored filling like cured meat or strong cheese; chewy bagels and English muffins are perfect with breakfast items like eggs, bacon and smoked salmon; sliced white or wholemeal bread is best for mild cheese and meat fillings, or peanut butter and jelly; and sturdy flatbreads and wraps can be stuffed with denser ingredients (think meat and rice burritos, and couscous and roasted vegetable pittas).
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Most of us cut our sandwiches widthways, forming two rectangles. However, diagonal sandwiches are not only more attractive visually, but their points are better for dipping into sauces, soups and other condiments. Plus, diagonal sandwiches offer a larger crustless bite area. It’s simple maths, really!
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Love a BLT, but loathe when the bacon flies out of the sides before you’ve even taken a bite? Here's an easy fix. Take strips of streaky bacon, weave them into a lattice, then bake or grill them to your desired level of crispiness. Place the lattice on bread topped with a bed of leaves, then add mayonnaise and tomato before diving in.
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We all have a favorite sandwich we come back to time and time again, but sometimes mixing things up can make a welcome change. Every country – and even region – has a sandwich that’s carb-loaded, flavor-packed and, most importantly, delicious. Go outside your comfort zone and try making Germany’s fischbrötchen, featuring herring, onions, pickles and horseradish, or get creative with an Indian-style vada pav: a fragrantly spiced potato fritter in a soft roll.
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Just like a good pasta sauce needs seasoning when you cook, a sandwich will really benefit from a touch of salt and pepper. It’s one of the easiest ways to take your bready bite up a notch; we'd recommend adding a generous sprinkle on top of veggies like sliced tomato, avocado and cucumber before you tuck in.
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Starting off with bread that’s too toasted is never going to result in a stellar sandwich. If you’re making a club sandwich (or simply looking to add some extra crunch to the sandwich of your choice) but don’t want your creation to turn into a dried-out stack, toast two slices of bread in one toaster slot. One side of the bread will become deliciously toasty, while the other side will stay nice and soft. Top tip: serve your sandwich while it’s still warm for the tastiest results.
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There’s nothing worse than splurging on freshly cut slices of deli meat, flavorful cheeses and heirloom tomatoes, only for your sandwich to end up with no crunch. For a well-balanced sandwich, make sure to experiment with textures, adding ingredients that’ll complement your protein of choice. From crinkle-cut gherkins and crispy onions to layers of salty crisps, there are plenty of tasty possibilities.
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Swap slices of bread for tortillas, and you'll discover a whole new world of sandwich possibilities. However, you’ll want to make sure you prepare your wraps beforehand to prevent any cracking or rips. To stop a tortilla from falling apart, simply warm it up in a microwave (or place it in a hot pan for a few seconds), turning halfway so both sides are heated through. Add the filling and assemble quickly – the heat will help the wrap to stick together more easily.
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Tired of finding dry, slightly stale sandwiches in your lunch box? This is the hack for you. When preparing your sandwiches for the next day, put them in an airtight container, cover them with baking paper, then place a damp piece of kitchen roll on top before closing the lid. Keep your sandwiches in the fridge until two hours or so before you're planning to consume them. You’ll never have a bad work lunch again!
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Whether you’re assembling an at-home afternoon tea or you just fancy stepping up your packed lunch game, consider neatening up your sandwiches; the overall presentation will improve in an instant. If you're using deli meat slices, here's an easy trick: fold a slice in half, then in half again to make a quarter circle, then place the meat's point in the corner of your buttered bread. Repeat until the bread is covered (two or four pieces of meat should be enough). Cutting other ingredients like lettuce or cheese to size will also help to keep your sandwiches nice and tidy.
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Mayo may be delicious – but if you want a healthier alternative (or you’re simply looking to cut down on calories), swap to low-fat Greek yogurt, which has the same creamy consistency. Want to add some extra greens and goodness to your diet? Make a simple avocado or pea mash flavored with salt, lemon juice and fresh mint.
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Want to prevent meatballs from flying out of your sub, or stop leafy lettuce from tumbling from your baguette? Slice your bread lengthways as usual, but only cut three-quarters of the way through. This way you can still fill your sandwich to your heart's content – but without any messy consequences.
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Toasted sandwiches are usually slathered with butter on the outside – meaning the bread turns a mouth-watering golden brown when cooked. However, if you fancy changing it up (and adding a deliciously tangy flavor while you're at it), swap to mayonnaise instead. Using mayo will also help to speed up the cooking process, as it has a higher smoke point than butter.
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Preparation is key when it comes to creating a great packed lunch sandwich. If you don't have time to make sandwiches every morning, prepare a week’s worth of sandwiches on a Sunday evening, then freeze them in plastic bags or cling film. All you need to do is take one out of the freezer each morning; by lunchtime, the sandwich will have thawed.
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Sometimes, it’s the simplest of things that make all the difference for picky eaters. So, whether you're struggling to get your little one to eat their packed lunch or you're simply looking for a cute idea for an upcoming birthday party, it's worth digging out those cookie cutters you have stuffed in your kitchen drawers. That way, you can create unique sandwich designs in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from gingerbread men–style bites to star-shaped creations.
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Peanut butter and jelly may have a savory-sweet thing going on – but other than that, most sandwiches are usually loaded with purely savory fillings. We say switch things up; there's a whole host of deliciously sweet breakfast sandwiches you can make, from apple pie paninis and Nutella and banana creations to Japanese-inspired fruit and cream sandos.
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The best thing about making a big batch of food is often the leftovers – and luckily for sandwich lovers, pretty much anything can be slotted between two slices of bread. Leftover mac ‘n’ cheese? Use it to make a sumptuous cheese toastie. Excess fajita mix? Layer it up in a sandwich with salsa and sour cream. Surplus meatballs? Create the ultimate sub. The possibilities are practically endless.
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Serving a sandwich to children? Your best chance of getting them to tuck in is by removing the crusts. But don't reach for the bread knife; use a pizza cutter instead. A real time-saver, this nifty tool will allow you to remove the crusts quickly, without too much of the filling oozing out – whether you're making a melty cheese toastie or a classic jelly sandwich.
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Common sandwich slip-ups
There’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a really well-made sandwich. But are you making the most of the creations you’re eating at home? Here, we look at the most common mistakes people make when assembling sandwiches – from soggy, sauce-slathered bread to excessive ingredients – and reveal our top tips for achieving a perfectly balanced bite.
Read on as we reveal frequent sandwich slip-ups most people make every day, counting down to the most common of all.
We’ve based our ranking on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective.
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The Best Cauldrons — er, Dutch Ovens — for Soup Season, Tested
Bubble, bubble, braise, and simmer; we found the best dutch ovens for every type of witches
The cauldron of the kitchen, a good Dutch oven is the best vessel for conjuring all sorts of practical magic (read: soup). Designed for maximum heat retention and long, slow cooking, a Dutch oven is a versatile kitchen essential for the stove-top and oven. Pretty much any time a recipe calls for a ‘heavy-bottomed pot,’ a Dutch oven will do the job. Not only are they ideal for braising and roasting, they’re also great for baked pasta and even deep frying.
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I’ve amassed a small, prized collection of Dutch ovens over years of experience in professional kitchens and as a daily home cook for my family of four, and each one serves a special purpose, from baking no-knead bread to cooking up black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day to braising a proper coq au vin. I put these cooking vessels to the test over months, sometimes decades, of regular use; these are the ones that stood up to every challenge.
Le Creuset 4.5 Quart Signature Round Dutch Oven
$390
A beloved culinary heirloom, Le Creuset makes the gold standard of Dutch ovens. I’m still using the one I borrowed from my parents’ kitchen 20 years ago, after who knows how many years of it being used to make our family’s beef stroganoff and day-long bolognese. The enameled interior shows a few signs of wear from over the years, but it only adds to the pot’s vintage charm.
Le Creuset’s lids are designed with raised bumps that function as condensation points, creating what Le Creuset calls a ‘self-basting’ effect, which makes it sounds more like a turkey than what it is — a clever way to keep moisture locked in and moving around so that food cooked in the Dutch ovens stays tender and juicy. It’s also one of the lighter-weight enameled cast iron Dutch ovens on the market, at 9.6 pounds, which is a nice feature if not a huge concern for me, personally. Cleaning the enameled cast iron is easy, but according to Le Creuset, the Dutch oven is dishwasher safe, though I would never. (For any stuck-on spots, I bring a little water and baking soda to a simmer and then go at it with a dish wand.)
Pros: Timeless, classic quality; enameled cast iron is quick to heat and able to produce a nice, even sear
Cons: The nearly $400 price point makes this a considerable investment.
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I Tried This "Brilliant" (and Totally Free!) Trick for Cleaning My Burnt Dutch Oven, and It Saved Me So Much Time
One of my favorite things about the weather getting cooler is how often I get to use my Dutch ovens. I have a huge one that was a wedding present and a slightly smaller one that I added to my collection later. Nothing braises stews or melds the flavors of a soup quite like a Dutch oven, which distributes heat evenly and does a pretty good job of keeping foods from burning. But not always!
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I've burnt food in my Dutch oven more than once, and it's a pain to get it cleaned up. Anticipating that it would happen again, I recently decided to try America's Test Kitchen's brilliant burnt Dutch oven cleaning trick. It's the best kind of hack because it's nearly hands-off, and doesn't use any special products.
I've burnt food in my Dutch oven more than once, and it's a pain to get it cleaned up. Anticipating that it would happen again, I recently decided to try America's Test Kitchen's brilliant burnt Dutch oven cleaning trick. It's the best kind of hack because it's nearly hands-off, and doesn't use any special products.
To test the method out, I burned some food in the Dutch oven (on purpose). I put a bit of leftover finely diced onions and bell peppers in the Dutch oven along with some oil, flour, and sugar, which I knew would scorch and really put the method to the test!
So, did it work? The boiling water did a great job of loosening and dislodging some of the mess, and the wooden spoon easily scraped up a good portion of it. But, unfortunately, there wasn't any further flaking, even after I let the Dutch oven dry. I repeated the boil and scrape process again, and got a bit more up, but a stubborn portion of the burnt sugar remained on the bottom of the Dutch oven.
At this point, I decided to use some Bar Keepers Friend and elbow grease, but even that didn't get all the burnt residue off. I added some water to the Dutch oven and let it soak overnight - the next morning, my husband scoured the rest of the residue off.
My takeaway is this: I think I was a bit overzealous in creating my "burnt residue" for my little experiment; burnt sugar is notoriously difficult to remove! (And, honestly, the hack made a big dent even with my unrealistic concoction.) The burnt Dutch oven hack clearly is effective, and is easy to do while cleaning up the rest of the kitchen - just not with burnt sugar. It's the best kind of time- and energy-saving tip, and I'm definitely going to be putting it to good use often.
McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Sicken Dozens in E. coli Outbreak
Slivered onions have been identified as the problematic ingredient
After making headlines following presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump’s stunt cosplaying as a service worker, McDonald’s is back in the news again, this time for an even bleaker reason: The CDC is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to the company’s Quarter Pounders.
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The CDC now reports 75 cases in 13 states, including one death and 22 hospitalizations, that have been linked to McDonald’s. (That’s up from the initially reported 49 cases in 10 states.) Most of these cases have been in Colorado and Nebraska, with their neighboring states also affected. And on October 23, a Colorado man who tested positive for E. coli after purchasing food at a McDonald’s filed a lawsuit against the company alleging product liability, negligence, and breach of implied warranties.
The outbreak has been linked to the Quarter Pounder specifically, with initial speculation that the cause was either the fresh slivered onions (which are primarily used on Quarter Pounders) or the quarter-pound beef patties. (A departure from its other burgers, McDonald’s launched fresh beef for the Quarter Pounder, as opposed to frozen, in 2018.)
In an official statement, McDonald’s speculated that the issue lies with the slivered onions, which are sourced from a single supplier that serves three distribution centers. The Colorado-based Taylor Farms, which supplied the onions, has since issued a recall of its yellow onions. The distributors Sysco and US Foods have both notified their customers to stop using onions from Taylor Farms, which are also sold under the name Cross Valley Farms, Restaurant Business reported. Some Burger King, Denny’s, KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut locations have also pulled onions from the menu.
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This Mezcal Company Is Drawing on Four Generations of Ancestral Methods
Agua Mágica wants to change how mezcal production is valued
It takes seven or eight years for an espadín agave plant to mature to the point at which Rogelio Juan Hernández, maestro mezcalero and co-founder of Agua Mágica, can use it to make mezcal. For four generations, his family has made mezcal in the region of San Juan del Río in Oaxaca, Mexico. “It’s an ancestral experience,” Hernández says.
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The process is laborious and time-intensive. Once the agave plants have matured, the heart of the plant, known as the piña, is harvested and then roasted over firewood; a covering of river rocks and banana tree husks helps trap in the heat. After 24 hours of cooking, the agave turns sweet and honey-like. Once it’s cooled, a mule rolling around a tahona, a large stone wheel, crushes the agave so that the fibers and the sugars can separate. These juices ferment and then the distillation process begins. It’s the second distillation that creates Agua Mágica’s mezcal.
Despite having made mezcal since he was a teenager, Hernández, who always wanted his own distillery, had to leave Mexico for the United States for 18 years because opportunities were scarce. Agua Mágica, which launched in 2021 with co-founder and CEO Rafael Shin, wants to change how mezcal is valued, paying mezcaleros like Hernández higher prices for the higher quality of their product, as opposed to the current system of pricing regardless of quality.
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My grandmother used the leftover rice to make sweet croquettes for snacks. She put egg, flour and sugar with the rice, stirred and served in boiling oil.
When they were golden brown she turned them over and we ate them with milk or chocolate. At home, every leftover was a new recipe.