I have never been to Italy, but some of my friends told me that the authentic Italian food is a lot dryer than the America versions. True?
Yeah, it seems that in general, the "bastardized" versions of Italian food are way sloppier than the actual dish. Sloppy as in too much sauce. That's how I find them, at least; my wife's the master chef in the house, so I can only estimate.
The same sort of thing goes on with Mexican food. What most people think of as Mexican food is border Mexican food, which is generally spicier and more limited than what you'd get in the interior of the country. Actually, what most people think of as Mexican food is a facsimile of border Mexican food, since I have rarely gotten good Mexican food since I left the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
I agree Ken. Many times when I lived in Los Angeles, I'd take a few day run into the interior and then I could have authentic Mexican and not the "Garbage Truck" versions that would frequent construction sites.
I'd have to say my favorite dishes would be not of the American norm. That is to say, I like to eat meals from different cultures within reason though. No bugs, weird animal parts or sea foods. Of these Italian would probably be my favorite.
I'm guessing that people just like to put their own signature into the food they cook, even if it means not following the original recipe. Then, they use the name of the original recipe, in order to get people to eat it.
I like too many kinds of foods to pick just one favorite. Since I had corned beef and cabbage yesterday, I'll call that my favorite of the day.
One of our local food cart vendors offers a large selection of deep fried bugs. Don't smell or look very inviting to me either!
I love making different kinds of so ups when the weather is colder. My grandson who is 8yrs old loves my soups. I think his favorites are potato soup with him it in (I also put in diced carrots, celery and onions), white bean and ham soup with the same vegies as the potato soup and any kind of vegie soup I make. He likes his soup with toasted garlic bread so he can dip it into the soup. And like most he loves grilled cheese sandwiches with my home made tomato soup. He is also a big fan of the venison stew I make when a friend is kind enough to give me some venison.
Hi Joyce! I am attempting my first pot of pea soup at the moment. If it comes out I'll post a picture and if it does not I'll be quiet about it....lol...like that's going to happen!
My favorites: Italian; pasta with tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Also shellfish and homemade soups.
Nothin fancy. Had beef and beans for dinner just now. Ate 'em right out of the pan. Like most Mex dishes if they're spicy enough. Chili is my most favorite. It's gotta have tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, meat and lots of beans, else it's just soup.
It's been ages since I made New England style clam chowder and I think I'm getting ready to do it. Fortunately, my supermarket sells FRESH chopped clams in the chilled seafood case so I don't have to bother with shucking, whew. Now to decide on whether to add celery. Salt pork or bacon? Just yellow onions or should I add some scallions, too? Add cream or just mash some of the potatoes to thicken? It seems any time I add cream to a recipe, I need more salt! The internet is rife with various recipes but I'd love some input from friends here. I'm sure @Ken Anderson, you have your favorite since you live in Maine and surely @Bobby Cole..... Who else, please?
Ruby I don't know nuthin bout makin clam chowder but I'll volunteer to be a taster so I can tell you when you've got it right.
Dinner at our home is varied. It can be as simple as tea rice and pickled vegetables we call tsukemono or mashed potatoes and fish. Tonight we are having something very light. Rice, prepared tofu called iritofu, iriko or dried baby anchovies and pickled vegetables. I love pizza and french fries. Though it's frozen pizza made with french bread, that I doctor up with extra cheese, extra pepperoni topped off with a salad and french fries.