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Recipe: Gonzalez Food Market Macaroni Salad

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Gonzalez Food Market Macaroni Salad comes to us from Robb Walsh, who explores the less-traveled backroads of the Texas barbecue trail for his Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook. The raisins add a note of sweetness that makes us think Miracle … Continue reading →

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Top 5 non-recipe posts of 2022

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Ten for ten! This month marks the tenth anniversary of Burnt My Fingers. Our readership numbers are down from the pandemic peak, to be expected, but well above pre-pandemic levels. That suggested some folks who were lured into the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mystery Mayo

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Mystery mayo is something you’ve never had before but if you like the surprise element of tomato jam on sandwiches (sweet yet tangy) you will be a fan. It was inspired by a grape jelly doenjang dressing featured in the guest … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tuna Salad with Cherries and Walnuts

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

A place in town makes a Tuna Salad with Cherries and Walnuts but they use chicken. That’s fine, and canned salmon is also an option. Result: turns a boring but reliable sandwich staple or salad into something much more interesting. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Shiso Coleslaw

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Shiso Coleslaw, why not? The original recipe used Napa cabbage but it’s nicer to use red cabbage for the red/green contrast. The “beefsteak” notes of shiso work particularly well here but I think fresh mint or basil might work too. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Garlic Spread (Toum)

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

At Goood Frickin’ Chicken in San Francisco, they provided an addictive garlic spread (called Toum) along with their addictive grilled chicken. The plan was to slather it on everything: pita, chicken, your fingers. Our version is just as good though … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Everyday Cole Slaw

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

I was making some cole slaw to go with fried fish the other night and mentioned I was doing nothing special, just everyday cole slaw—actually I needlessly used a four-dollar synonym, “quotidian”, and my wife commented “to me, all cole … Continue reading →

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Top five non-recipe posts of 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

It’s time to report the most popular recipe and non-recipe posts on Burnt My Fingers, measured by the number of clicks over the past twelve months. However, this year we have an unusual situation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Esquites (Mexican roasted corn salad)

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Esquites are the grown-up, raised-pinky version of elotes, the popular “Mexican street corn” ears which are roasted on a grill and slathered with mayonnaise and spices. Because the niblets are off the cob the product is easier to manage and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Perfection Salad

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Perfection Salad is a good example of the creative congeals, aka aspics, that we like to serve down south. The original recipe was published in a recipe book called Dainty Desserts for Dainty People (that’s us for sure!) published in … Continue reading →

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