Tag Archives: Dallas

Recipe: Salat Maloof (Egyptian Cole Slaw)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

There were a lot of Egyptians in Dallas when I was growing up, and the technique for the garlic makes me think this might have been the inspiration for Vincent’s Garlic Slaw. Egyptian cole slaw has a mild, refreshing taste that … Continue reading →

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Is head cheese safe to take on an airplane?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

At a family event in Dallas this past weekend, I asked my sister to pick up some of the wonderful sour head cheese at Kuby’s German deli so I could bring it home to New York. Then ensued a lively … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Funny Bryan’s Texas BBQ Sauce

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

It ain’t Sonny’s, but it’s in the ballpark. And this cumin-infused Texas barbecue sauce super easy to make. If you’re going to sauce your meat, this is as good a choice as any. Adapted from this but don’t follow their advice … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Texas Schoolburgers

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

[UPDATE: before trying the following recipe, please check this one and see if you like it better. I used the actual preparation method from DISD and it actually works pretty well.] Along with fallout shelters and “duck and cover”, many … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Dr. Pepper Rice

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Not that you would, but you could. Dr. Pepper Rice is from Gerald Ramsey’s “Morning, Noon and Night Cookbook” (1963) and it is reminiscent of wild rice. 8 servings. Ingredients: 2 c long grain white rice 3 c Dr. Pepper, … Continue reading →

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Of pepper sauce, sport peppers and pepper sport

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

The current management added a table service at the Highland Park Cafeteria. You still have to carry your own tray (unless, like many of the patrons, you’re too infirm to do this) but then a solicitous person will stop by … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Vincent’s Garlic Cole Slaw

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Vincent’s is a seafood place that was on Inwood in Dallas when I was growing up, around the corner from the Miracle Mile. I visited their new location in Plano, TX and confirmed Vincent’s cole slaw is as good as it used to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chopped Spinach Salad with Horseradish

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Another favorite from the Highland Park Cafeteria. This makes a nice composed salad for a ladies’ bridge club lunch, I suppose, but the horseradish packs a wallop that interests more manly types. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 lb spinach, very thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Squash Casserole a la Highland Park Cafeteria

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Real comfort food. Thanks to my daughter Jamaica for figuring out the squash casserole recipe at the Highland Park Cafeteria. Instead of using cracker crumbs, pick up a box of saltines and crumble them very coarsely so some chunks are … Continue reading →

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Sour slaw: my obsession continues

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

So I’m back in Dallas with the opportunity to compare my sour slaw recipe to the original at Highland Park Cafeteria. I’m ready to call it a draw. My concoction is as close as I’m likely to get considering the … Continue reading →

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