Food you make better than the pros
Muddy
USA
Whenever I get a shake, usually it's pretty shitty. All syrupy, sugary, just too sweet and makes you so thirsty. I usually throw it out, most are usually not edible. A few exceptions there but even those exceptions I feel I can beat out. I went to Walmart the other day and got tub of ice cream for less than $2. Brought it home and mixed that shit with milk, delicious. I know that doesn't exactly make me fucking Chef Boyardee but fuck you.
The Mexican strippers, gf's and civies I used to take out, I would bring them to some of the best mexican places money could buy. Went all out, I thought it would be a cultural grand slam. But after they would finish they would all say something like "Eh my mom makes it better :/ " Fucking bitches. But lesson learned, bring these girls to shit they don't know but the point stands that some people can out do these restaurants (or atleast think they can like my dumbass)
I know some of y'all make a mean something, fill in the blank.
The Mexican strippers, gf's and civies I used to take out, I would bring them to some of the best mexican places money could buy. Went all out, I thought it would be a cultural grand slam. But after they would finish they would all say something like "Eh my mom makes it better :/ " Fucking bitches. But lesson learned, bring these girls to shit they don't know but the point stands that some people can out do these restaurants (or atleast think they can like my dumbass)
I know some of y'all make a mean something, fill in the blank.
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Hmm, usually if it’s “Mexican” and “more expensive” then I consider it “Mexican food for white people”. Not against that and there’s several places I enjoy. But somehow Mexican food tastes better when it’s in a sketchier area with annoying loudmouth cholos in the distance. 😝
As far as what I make, I go with mac n cheese. Nothing fancy, but then again I don't go out to eat gourmet mac n cheese.
NAAAASTY
Great especially during cold weather. Wonderful if you have a cold or the flu.
One local restaurant comes close but mine is tastier, theirs is more like bouillon.
Grilled Asparagus and grilled salmon on a cedar plank.
Asparagus, mastered this, with olive oil, cracked pepper, sea salt. Perfectly cooked, still has the right fimness a little char, tender but not overcooked still has a little snap to it. Salmon is season and cooked perfect.
love it!
That said culture vultures are racist too.
But to be on topic..... I make better steak tjan I've had at most any restaurant. Same with tacos guacamole burgers pasta dishes
Spaghetti with meat sauce.
French Toast.
Chicken Kiev.
Bacon Cheeseburger.
I'm a helluva cook.
You get the best food when you go to the community where they know how to make it old school. In New York, if I want Mexican I go to Flatbush in Brooklyn. For Chinese I go to Chinatown (Manhattan). Cuban? West New York, NJ. (There's no good Cuban food in NYC). Seafood? South Street. Russian? Sheepshead Bay. But when I'm in the mood for curry goat and oxtail I sure as hell don't go to Midtown you fucking asshole. What's wrong with you?
As far as Americanized Mexican food, there are only 4 states worth considering - the states that share a border with Mexico. But true Mexican food is very different than Americanized Mexican food.
One of my bigger mistakes in life was eating fajitas in Washington DC.
We now rent out the land to share-croppers so no more cattle. I do miss that.
Also, I have to say that Colorado has some fantastic options too—I was surprised at first.
Other things:
Yankee pot roast
Chicken and beef gravy
Meatloaf
Ham and corned beef hash
I cook a lot of other stuff too, but nothing else I can say is absolutely better than the pros. If I had to list everything that Mrs. Dugan cooks better than the pros I'd be sitting here for an hour. I am a decent to good cook and she puts me to shame. The food is very good in the Dugan household.
I probably make better tuna salad than anywhere I can get it from. Light mayo, touch of red vinegar, celery, onion, fresh jalapeño, garlic powder, lemon juice, and a dash of black pepper and salt. Gotta get the good white albacore stuff too.
Steaks - unless I’m at fine dining, I find that my steaks at home are better than anywhere else. Like Warrior said key is in the meat. Luckily I’m near a place that gets the whole cow and butchers daily without preservatives. It’s really not too hard to fuck up a good steak.
Agreed, but travelling 3,000 miles for a meal is a bit much. I do the best I can. Lol
I have the same philosophy with Mexican food. California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas Mexican are all different from each other. All are worth eating. If I am not in any of those states, I’ll just eat something else.
Or, since you are from San Antonio, maybe it was Texican.
I would need to know more to say how authentic it was. All 4 varieties of American Mexican food is good as is authentic Mexican food.
One of my favorite American Mexican food is fajitas. But fajitas are clearly from the Texican branch of food.
2. Fish fry. Maybe I got spoiled growing up with all the meals of fresh caught walleye.
3. Duck. Roasted low and slow with a sage/apple dressing. Gotta be careful of bb’s but it tastes fantastic.
My wife's family loves it so I told them. They told me that makes one and that that's not what Olive garden really is.
My recollection was it was too gamy tasting for my palate