I know there are a decent amount of high profile TF2 players who also have professional experience with cooking and the restaurant industry (eXtine, pyyyour, lucrative... ggglygy). Was curious to see if there were others out there, wondering if y'all have any particular advice or any go-to recipes.
I cooked 3 meal a day for someone for about 8 months. It covered my room and board so I guess that technically makes me a former professional chef. I'm currently able to work from home, which means I've had a lot of time to experiment with new recipes and I've really been enjoying it. I've been working through Smoke and Pickles by Edward Lee, which is a lot of Southern/Korean fusion and that's been a blast. I've also been wanting to make a spin-off of the "Julia and Julia" movie called "Sam and Paula" where I work through every recipe in Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible and learn life lessons from her. Subscribe to my kickstarter if you want to see that happen.
I cook a lot of Southern food because my grandma and I are originally from Texas and she taught me everything I know about cooking. I'm including a recipe for chili below because after TF2, my 2nd favorite thing to talk about is Texas and Texian food. It's not a traditional Texas chili, we're from the east part of Texas so it has more in common with what you'll find in Louisiana or St. Louis, but it's a pretty good recipe and it's won me 2 consecutive 1st prize awards at my annual Sam Houston Memorial/Texian Independence Day Chili Cookoff.
Saute two onions while heating 3 lbs. pork and beef in a large pot. Season the meat liberally with chili and salt. Once both are sufficiently cooked, mix the onions with the meat. Add chili powder, oregano, cocoa (unsweetened, do not use Dutch Process), cinnamon, and cayenne pepper and cook for about 5 minutes. Add 4 cups tomato juice and 3 cups beef stock, and simmer for 1 hour.
Correct seasoning and add cumin (don't add cumin before because heat fucks it up). Add a shitton of garlic (I use 6-8 cloves). Add 32 ounces of kidney beans, heat for 5 minutes, and serve.
I love this recipe because I always have a ton of leftovers. In the morning I like to make hashbrowns and fry an egg on top and then pour on leftover chili. It's also delicious with skillet cornbread. I've found that the flavours blend together better after it sits for a while, so don't be afraid to make it early and reheat it when you're hungry.
There's actually some interesting history behind this recipe. Traditional Texian chili doesn't have any tomatoes or beans in it. This recipe hearkens from St. Louis, which had a strong Greek and Middle Eastern population when my grandma lived there. The cumin, cinnamon, and cocoa powder is a reflection of that. I've been told there's a dish in St. Louis called Frito pie, due to the fact that the Frito factory is located there. You make a crust of fritos, heap some of this chili on top, and bake for a little bit. I've made it with sour cream and green onions and it tastes pretty good too so that's another thing you can do with leftovers.
I know there are a decent amount of high profile TF2 players who also have professional experience with cooking and the restaurant industry (eXtine, pyyyour, lucrative... ggglygy). Was curious to see if there were others out there, wondering if y'all have any particular advice or any go-to recipes.
I cooked 3 meal a day for someone for about 8 months. It covered my room and board so I guess that technically makes me a former professional chef. I'm currently able to work from home, which means I've had a lot of time to experiment with new recipes and I've really been enjoying it. I've been working through Smoke and Pickles by Edward Lee, which is a lot of Southern/Korean fusion and that's been a blast. I've also been wanting to make a spin-off of the "Julia and Julia" movie called "Sam and Paula" where I work through every recipe in Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible and learn life lessons from her. Subscribe to my kickstarter if you want to see that happen.
I cook a lot of Southern food because my grandma and I are originally from Texas and she taught me everything I know about cooking. I'm including a recipe for chili below because after TF2, my 2nd favorite thing to talk about is Texas and Texian food. It's not a traditional Texas chili, we're from the east part of Texas so it has more in common with what you'll find in Louisiana or St. Louis, but it's a pretty good recipe and it's won me 2 consecutive 1st prize awards at my annual Sam Houston Memorial/Texian Independence Day Chili Cookoff.
Saute two onions while heating 3 lbs. pork and beef in a large pot. Season the meat liberally with chili and salt. Once both are sufficiently cooked, mix the onions with the meat. Add chili powder, oregano, cocoa (unsweetened, do not use Dutch Process), cinnamon, and cayenne pepper and cook for about 5 minutes. Add 4 cups tomato juice and 3 cups beef stock, and simmer for 1 hour.
Correct seasoning and add cumin (don't add cumin before because heat fucks it up). Add a shitton of garlic (I use 6-8 cloves). Add 32 ounces of kidney beans, heat for 5 minutes, and serve.
I love this recipe because I always have a ton of leftovers. In the morning I like to make hashbrowns and fry an egg on top and then pour on leftover chili. It's also delicious with skillet cornbread. I've found that the flavours blend together better after it sits for a while, so don't be afraid to make it early and reheat it when you're hungry.
There's actually some interesting history behind this recipe. Traditional Texian chili doesn't have any tomatoes or beans in it. This recipe hearkens from St. Louis, which had a strong Greek and Middle Eastern population when my grandma lived there. The cumin, cinnamon, and cocoa powder is a reflection of that. I've been told there's a dish in St. Louis called Frito pie, due to the fact that the Frito factory is located there. You make a crust of fritos, heap some of this chili on top, and bake for a little bit. I've made it with sour cream and green onions and it tastes pretty good too so that's another thing you can do with leftovers.
i just microwaved some rice and added some non specific seasoning i found in the pantry and taco bell hot fire sauce
i just microwaved some rice and added some non specific seasoning i found in the pantry and taco bell [s]hot[/s] fire sauce
I mostly make mexican/asian foods. I cooked mole with carnitas yesterday but i swapped peanuts with almonds so it doesnt kill me as fast.
I mostly make mexican/asian foods. I cooked mole with carnitas yesterday but i swapped peanuts with almonds so it doesnt kill me as fast.
marmadukeGRYLLSbeen on the line for 8 years nigga.
youre not as high profile as lucious extine and ggglygy
get fcked
[quote=marmadukeGRYLLS]been on the line for 8 years nigga.[/quote]
youre not as high profile as lucious extine and ggglygy
get fcked
When it comes to food, I find that American Chinese food and actual Chinese food in China are so completely different they may as well be from different planes of existence.
Also onions are very underrated vegetables!
When it comes to food, I find that American Chinese food and actual Chinese food in China are so completely different they may as well be from different planes of existence.
Also onions are very underrated vegetables!
all u need to do is wrap a potato in a wet paper towel and put it in the microwave for 6 minutes
bon appetit
all u need to do is wrap a potato in a wet paper towel and put it in the microwave for 6 minutes
bon appetit
[youtube]https://youtu.be/nzk73rVtm9g[/youtube]
ok real talk my little sister is head chef at a golf course restaraunt and whenever i go to my parents house i tell her about the shit food ive been eating and she makes me a full multicourse meal.
ok real talk my little sister is head chef at a golf course restaraunt and whenever i go to my parents house i tell her about the shit food ive been eating and she makes me a full multicourse meal.
I am not a chef but I am a foodie
Edward Lee is dope, loved his season of The Mind of a Chef
I am not a chef but I am a foodie
Edward Lee is dope, loved his season of The Mind of a Chef
I like trying a lot of Chef John's recipes. Great explanations and tips every video: https://www.youtube.com/user/foodwishes
I like trying a lot of Chef John's recipes. Great explanations and tips every video: https://www.youtube.com/user/foodwishes
I am far from being a chef, but I like to cook some simple things and I do love to bake all sorts of things [cookies of all kinds, cakes, breads, meat pies, lemon bars, brownies, tarts...]. I like steaming live fish and crabs, and I like making roasted brussel sprouts and cauliflower soup, I cook steak sometimes but my mom is probably better at that than I am.
I am far from being a chef, but I like to cook some simple things and I do love to bake all sorts of things [cookies of all kinds, cakes, breads, meat pies, lemon bars, brownies, tarts...]. I like steaming live fish and crabs, and I like making roasted brussel sprouts and cauliflower soup, I cook steak sometimes but my mom is probably better at that than I am.
Maplecocoa (unsweetened, do not use Dutch Process), cinnamon...
Interesting chili recipe, never really heard of putting cinnamon and cocoa powder. Kinda sounds like a dessert, but then again, it also sounds Mexican inspired, like a mole or something. I've never been to Texas, but from the chili discussions I've seen online, I'm surprised you haven't been shunned for putting beans in your chili.
[quote=Maple]cocoa (unsweetened, do not use Dutch Process), cinnamon...[/quote]
Interesting chili recipe, never really heard of putting cinnamon and cocoa powder. Kinda sounds like a dessert, but then again, it also sounds Mexican inspired, like a mole or something. I've never been to Texas, but from the chili discussions I've seen online, I'm surprised you haven't been shunned for putting beans in your chili.
cinnamon is more of a greek chili thing, like on coneys and stuff like that
cinnamon is more of a greek chili thing, like on coneys and stuff like that
It's my dream to open up and run my own gastropub.
It's my dream to open up and run my own gastropub.
spicyMaplecocoa (unsweetened, do not use Dutch Process), cinnamon...
Interesting chili recipe, never really heard of putting cinnamon and cocoa powder. Kinda sounds like a dessert, but then again, it also sounds Mexican inspired, like a mole or something. I've never been to Texas, but from the chili discussions I've seen online, I'm surprised you haven't been shunned for putting beans in your chili.
You're 100% right about the beans, I have a couple of more traditional recipes but this one is my comfort food. I've spent an embarrassingly long time researching "traditional" Texian chili but even so, you can never beat the childhood favorites.
[quote=spicy][quote=Maple]cocoa (unsweetened, do not use Dutch Process), cinnamon...[/quote]
Interesting chili recipe, never really heard of putting cinnamon and cocoa powder. Kinda sounds like a dessert, but then again, it also sounds Mexican inspired, like a mole or something. I've never been to Texas, but from the chili discussions I've seen online, I'm surprised you haven't been shunned for putting beans in your chili.[/quote]
You're 100% right about the beans, I have a couple of more traditional recipes but this one is my comfort food. I've spent an embarrassingly long time researching "traditional" Texian chili but even so, you can never beat the childhood favorites.
You know, even though I am a fine cook,(I cook a lot for friends and company, as well as myself) I'm a shit baker.
Anyone here good at both?
You know, even though I am a fine cook,(I cook a lot for friends and company, as well as myself) I'm a shit baker.
Anyone here good at both?
i know how to pour myself some cereal and make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
i know how to pour myself some cereal and make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
I've always loved baking in particular when it comes to cooking
I've always loved baking in particular when it comes to cooking
Maple you can never beat the childhood favorites.
Ain't that the truth- some of my childhood comfort foods are probably foul by most people's standards, but I still find them delicious. Tuna pasta salad with pepperoncinis, for one... Anyways, Texan chili is kinda strange to me- heavily seasoned meat stew? I'll take my beans and tomatoes, thank you!
[quote=Maple] you can never beat the childhood favorites.[/quote]
Ain't that the truth- some of my childhood comfort foods are probably foul by most people's standards, but I still find them delicious. Tuna pasta salad with pepperoncinis, for one... Anyways, Texan chili is kinda strange to me- heavily seasoned meat stew? I'll take my beans and tomatoes, thank you!
Mr_Harvardi know how to pour myself some cereal and make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
JasbuttsI am far from being a chef, but I like to cook some simple things and I do love to bake all sorts of things [cookies of all kinds, cakes, breads, meat pies, lemon bars, brownies, tarts...]. I like steaming live fish and crabs, and I like making roasted brussel sprouts and cauliflower soup, I cook steak sometimes but my mom is probably better at that than I am.
I'm not as badass as you lot but I like to pretend I know what I'm doing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNl88AqHJ7s
[quote=Mr_Harvard]i know how to pour myself some cereal and make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich[/quote]
[quote=Jasbutts]I am far from being a chef, but I like to cook some simple things and I do love to bake all sorts of things [cookies of all kinds, cakes, breads, meat pies, lemon bars, brownies, tarts...]. I like steaming live fish and crabs, and I like making roasted brussel sprouts and cauliflower soup, I cook steak sometimes but my mom is probably better at that than I am.[/quote]
I'm not as badass as you lot but I like to pretend I know what I'm doing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNl88AqHJ7s
I like to cook a lot and bake. Mainly simple stuff around the house schawrzwelder kirch torte is one of my favorite to make. I also enjoy pasta with some assortment of cream sauce. Often a mushroom cream sauce or a shrimp cream sauce. Very basic things but you know i like to learn from my grandma sometimes. I am also amazing at always putting just enough sugar into green tea.....
I like to cook a lot and bake. Mainly simple stuff around the house schawrzwelder kirch torte is one of my favorite to make. I also enjoy pasta with some assortment of cream sauce. Often a mushroom cream sauce or a shrimp cream sauce. Very basic things but you know i like to learn from my grandma sometimes. I am also amazing at always putting just enough sugar into green tea.....
I'm stealing dem proteins.
SakiIsaMr_Harvardi know how to pour myself some cereal and make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
JasbuttsI am far from being a chef, but I like to cook some simple things and I do love to bake all sorts of things [cookies of all kinds, cakes, breads, meat pies, lemon bars, brownies, tarts...]. I like steaming live fish and crabs, and I like making roasted brussel sprouts and cauliflower soup, I cook steak sometimes but my mom is probably better at that than I am.
I'm not as badass as you lot but I like to pretend I know what I'm doing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNl88AqHJ7s
I'm stealing that protein ya know.
I'm stealing dem proteins.[quote=SakiIsa][quote=Mr_Harvard]i know how to pour myself some cereal and make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich[/quote]
[quote=Jasbutts]I am far from being a chef, but I like to cook some simple things and I do love to bake all sorts of things [cookies of all kinds, cakes, breads, meat pies, lemon bars, brownies, tarts...]. I like steaming live fish and crabs, and I like making roasted brussel sprouts and cauliflower soup, I cook steak sometimes but my mom is probably better at that than I am.[/quote]
I'm not as badass as you lot but I like to pretend I know what I'm doing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNl88AqHJ7s[/quote]
I'm stealing that protein ya know.
Made steak stir fry with siracha tonight. Slightly cooked the steak a little too much but tasted gr8.
http://i.imgur.com/oeovEGZ.jpg
Made steak stir fry with siracha tonight. Slightly cooked the steak a little too much but tasted gr8.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/oeovEGZ.jpg[/img]
i tried to make something w/o a recipe once and i put protein powder in cottage cheese and i never trusted my instincts again
i tried to make something w/o a recipe once and i put protein powder in cottage cheese and i never trusted my instincts again
i make a mean grilled cheese so if u need 1 hit a nigga up :)
i make a mean grilled cheese so if u need 1 hit a nigga up :)
marmadukeGRYLLSreal talk though anyone looking into getting into cooking either as a hobby or a profession...learn the basics (protein temps, mother sauces, how to hold a knife, how to blanch, etc) and then just experiment man. you'll make some really awful shit but also some really good shit.
also anyone interested in the life of a chef can see some of the top .01%'ers on netflix's Chef's Table. I blew through the entire season pretty fast, was really really interesting.
Chef's Table was pretty great, very beautifully directed too
my fav episodes being the Magnus Nilsson and Dan Barber ones (even if Massimo Bottura is probably THE most highly respected chef there)
and if yall have netflix, some other recommendations:
-Jiro Dreams of Sushi
-any of Anthony Bourdain's shows, but keeping in theme with Chef's Table I'd go first for the El Bulli episode of No Reservations or the Noma episode of Parts Unknown
-The Mind of a Chef (although April Bloomfield's half of season 2 was disappointing)
-whatever episodes of Good Eats are available
-guilty pleasure will always be Chopped
[quote=marmadukeGRYLLS]real talk though anyone looking into getting into cooking either as a hobby or a profession...learn the basics (protein temps, mother sauces, how to hold a knife, how to blanch, etc) and then just experiment man. you'll make some really awful shit but also some really good shit.
also anyone interested in the life of a chef can see some of the top .01%'ers on netflix's Chef's Table. I blew through the entire season pretty fast, was really really interesting.[/quote]
Chef's Table was pretty great, very beautifully directed too
my fav episodes being the Magnus Nilsson and Dan Barber ones (even if Massimo Bottura is probably THE most highly respected chef there)
and if yall have netflix, some other recommendations:
-Jiro Dreams of Sushi
-any of Anthony Bourdain's shows, but keeping in theme with Chef's Table I'd go first for the El Bulli episode of No Reservations or the Noma episode of Parts Unknown
-The Mind of a Chef (although April Bloomfield's half of season 2 was disappointing)
-whatever episodes of Good Eats are available
-guilty pleasure will always be Chopped
In denmark, it is required for a student to learn the basics of cooking/cleaning up after.
If you dont know how to cook, please get into it at a basic level. It's such a good tool to have under your belt.
I find that this is a pretty good start (it helped me out quite a bit), but i also highly recommend asking a friend/family member who knows atleast something about cooking.
In denmark, it is required for a student to learn the basics of cooking/cleaning up after.
If you dont know how to cook, please get into it at a basic level. It's such a good tool to have under your belt.
I find that [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=249k2WymdFc&list=PL4sylQahxyepBiKD1V7VPkahHoEVig_4C]this[/url] is a pretty good start (it helped me out quite a bit), but i also highly recommend asking a friend/family member who knows atleast something about cooking.