Fat Shack

[Mandryka]

I really want to eat some Jalepeno Poppers after watching this -- I've never even heard of them before, they sound amazing -- I don't think you can get them in Europe

Please hit me with your favourite American USA recipes which I can make at home with ingredients I can buy in London.

[T. D.]

Do they still have "Hard Rock Cafes" in big tourist cities? If there's one in London that'd be a suspect for Jalapeno poppers or similar.

[Kalevala]

I really want to eat some Jalepeno Poppers after watching this -- I've never even heard of them before, they sound amazing -- I don't think you can get them in Europe

Please hit me with your favourite American USA recipes which I can make at home with ingredients I can buy in London.

I've only had them once, but boy were they ever tasty!  Certainly not "health food", but a fun treat.  I'll post a link to a basic recipe in the food thread.   

K

[Mandryka]

Here's another inspiring American food clip -- does anyone here make this sort of food? Recipes please -- I'm not sure I can get gopher to make the gravy though.

[T. D.]

Canadian instead of US, but if you want something fat and heavy, POUTINE might be the ticket!

https://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/authentic-canadian-poutine-recipe/

Some US things:

Philly cheesesteaks e.g. https://www.budgetbytes.com/philly-cheesesteak-recipe/

Cincinnati chili e.g. https://www.culinaryhill.com/cincinnati-chili/

Maybe also "sliders", sort of mini-hamburgers, many possibilities e.g. https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/best-slider-recipes/

I no longer eat meat and avoid deep-fried food, but at one time I enjoyed these.

[Mandryka]

The Philly Cheesesteak sounds good - I'm going to try that. I think I can pass on the poutine. Thanks @T. D.

[Roasted Swan]

Quite possibly the most terrifying thread on GMG.... 

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Oysters Rockefeller.

[Mandryka]

Oysters Rockefeller.

I've eaten these in Nice.  That's Nice France, by the way, not Nice CA95464.

[Kalevala]

Quite possibly the most terrifying thread on GMG.... 

Your comment (and T.D.'s) brought to mind an old Billy Joel song which includes the line about "working too hard can give you a heart attack (ack, ack, ack, ack ack)" [from Movin' Out].

And it's all about moderation and keeping generally healthy and fit--from what I understand anyway.

K

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

I've eaten these in Nice.  That's Nice France, by the way, not Nice CA95464.

I often ate them, as well as crayfish etouffee and turtle soup, when I lived in New Orleans. They don't eat eels however, I was surprised.

[Mandryka]

I often ate them, as well as crayfish etouffee and turtle soup, when I lived in New Orleans. They don't eat eels however, I was surprised.

Turtle Soup always makes me think of Hard Times

'Lastly,' said Bounderby, 'as to our Hands. There's not a Hand in this town, sir, man, woman, or child, but has one ultimate object in life. That object is, to be fed on turtle soup and venison with a gold spoon. Now, they're not a-going—none of 'em—ever to be fed on turtle soup and venison with a gold spoon. And now you know the place.'



Do Louisana folks eat 'gaters?

[Mandryka]

Do they still have "Hard Rock Cafes" in big tourist cities? If there's one in London that'd be a suspect for Jalapeno poppers or similar.

There is one here, but no Jalapeno Poppers.

https://cafe.hardrock.com/files/5282/London_4.28.22_Menu.pdf

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Turtle Soup always makes me think of Hard Times

'Lastly,' said Bounderby, 'as to our Hands. There's not a Hand in this town, sir, man, woman, or child, but has one ultimate object in life. That object is, to be fed on turtle soup and venison with a gold spoon. Now, they're not a-going—none of 'em—ever to be fed on turtle soup and venison with a gold spoon. And now you know the place.'



Do Louisana folks eat gaiters?

Not as popular as crayfish or catfish, but they eat alligators.

[Kalevala]

Mandryka,

I did a google search of "restaurants in London that serve jalapeño poppers" and found this:  https://restaurantguru.com/jalapeno-poppers-London-m8751

K

[Mandryka]

Mandryka,

I did a google search of "restaurants in London that serve jalapeño poppers" and found this:  https://restaurantguru.com/jalapeno-poppers-London-m8751

K

Ah -- Cafe Pacifico in Covent Garden is a favourite -- they do amazing, dangerous, cocktails. Will go there soon and try the poppers -- maybe this weekend.  Thanks.

(At one time I practically lived in Pacificos. A long time ago now!)

https://cafe-pacifico.com/maldon-salt-the-man-behind-londons-best-margarita/

[Kalevala]

Ah -- Cafe Pacifico in Covent Garden is a favourite -- they do amazing, dangerous, cocktails. Will go there soon and try the poppers -- maybe this weekend.  Thanks.

(At one time I practically lived in Pacificos. A long time ago now!)

Their description sounds more like what I had--mind you, this was probably about 20 years ago!  One of the husbands of the friends that I was with had ordered them and let me try one.  I doubt that (unlike the recipe that I had linked to) that they had bacon "bits" in them and I suspect probably one or two cheeses in them.  Can't honestly remember whether or not there was any cream cheese in them or not.  Recipes do evolve over the years too.    In any event, I hope that you enjoy your meal!

K

[T. D.]

Whoa, there was once decent Poutine in London, but The Poutinerie closed in 2021. https://go-eat-do.com/2022/01/canadian-poutine-in-london/

Places like the Maple Leaf and The Cheese Bar seem to offer it, but quality and authenticity might be questionable.

[Kalevala]

Whoa, there was once decent Poutine in London, but The Poutinerie closed in 2021. https://go-eat-do.com/2022/01/canadian-poutine-in-london/

Places like the Maple Leaf and The Cheese Bar seem to offer it, but quality and authenticity might be questionable.

I've never had it before now...nor cheese curds (apparently white cheddar is better/more authentic?).  From what I've seen (briefly googling) about 2/3 beef broth/stock and a 1/3 chicken stock for the gravy?  What have you eaten before T.D.?

K

[T. D.]

I've been posting tongue-in-cheek about poutine.
I had it once in Tadoussac, Quebec (well Northeast of Quebec City). Looked like the first entry at
https://www.quebeclemag.com/meilleures-poutines-du-quebec/

It was really heavy and I struggled to finish the portion despite being fairly well lubricated with potent Trappist beer (at that time I still drank alcohol and ate meat, etc). I had a simple poutine with just frites, gravy and cheese curds. I added some mayo to get more flavor.

In hindsight I'd have preferred poutine with extra ingredients and frills.
Here's a good example with veggies ("Jardin poutine"). I could scarf one of these up right now:
https://na1-0-web.ishopfood.com/#/mamie-cantine-du-terroir/kamouraska/item/14094-328808