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Originally posted by rinemb

I admire folks who like Indian Cuisine. I am not there, yet, though I should be there. My daughters regularly make it or go out to eat it. Our dude lunch group used to go to an Indian buffet several times a year. But each time I loaded my plate with all those unrecognizable foods and most were unfortunately too spicy-hot for me to enjoy eating. Though I do love the aroma of those spices. Jonty, that picture of all your spice containers open, makes me want to keep trying Indian foods.
I need to go with an Indian Cuisine expert so he can describe the menu better to me.
Brad

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Brad, not all indian food is hot.  A lot is more fragrantly spiced than heat spiced.  But you're correct, someone to give you a bit of a steer is a big help.  A few years back my brother in law tried to 'go native' and order from a menu written in urdu.  first request was testicles, second was intestines... he gave up after that and went with tikka masala 

Steak sandwiches: pan fried ribeye, peppers and onions, and melted Cheddar cheese on Vocatura grinder rolls.

And...photos! (I hit the wrong button on the last post.)

Tonight was Cincinnati 4-way. Spaghetti topped with Cincy-style chili topped with diced onions topped with a mound of finely shredded mild cheddar. Ordered a seasonings package off of amazon, not quite Skyline but good enough. The leftovers will find their way to a hot dog in the next couple of days.

I don’t care for noodles or pasta in my chili………BUT, I love Cincinnati Style Chili over spaghetti with cheese and onions……no beans for me. When traveling through Ohio, we always have to make our Skyline stop and after my bowl is licked clean come the chili dog!!! Skyline is a love/hate for people and I happen to be a lover !!!
Slammer!!!

Stir fry last night, using up one of the steaks that had to be cooked. Onion, peppers, mushrooms.

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Tonight was Cincinnati 4-way. Spaghetti topped with Cincy-style chili topped with diced onions topped with a mound of finely shredded mild cheddar. Ordered a seasonings package off of amazon, not quite Skyline but good enough. The leftovers will find their way to a hot dog in the next couple of days.

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Bill, I've learned something today.  I'd never heard of Cincinnati chilli, but I now know about how to cook it, and order it 2,3 or 4 ways.  The first recipe I read sounded pretty grim - boiling the minced beef so I checked a couple more out, it doesn't read well on paper, but the results look fantastic.  I think this is one for me to try when it's just me and my boy when my wife is away.  Thanks ! 

Jonty, it was a bit weird in that you don't brown the ground beef first, which I think that I have always done with every ground beef meal I've ever cooked. You just put the meat in the pot with water and seasonings and beat it with a fork until it is loose. At this point the water is bright pink! You think "no way" but after it simmers for a couple of hours you get the dark brown concoction that you were expecting.
And it's sometimes best to not think in terms of "chili" as this has it's own flavor profile. For us it's a spaghetti and hot dog sauce, and a real tasty one at that. I also think that the onions and cheese are a requirement. I don't think that beans add anything but filler in case you need to feed more mouths.

Pastrami grinders: shaved brisket pastrami, spicy mustard, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, and crushed red pepper on Vocatura (a local bakery) rolls.

Dat’s a fine lookin sammich !!!
Slammer!!!

Banjo bill-e just nailed it !!! Ya can’t think in terms of Chili when making Cincy style chili. It really does have its own flavor profile and very hard to describe. Would I want it instead of traditional chili all the time ……….No, but it is a great change up , different and unique . Not to mention, great chili dogs!!! Let’s Eat !!!
Slammer!!!

Amazing what you learn fhere. I now know that Cincinnatians (?) subsist on a combination of moussaka sauce slathered over spaghetti and mock turtle soup. Must say that this doesn't put a visit to Cincinnati on my bucket list.

Andy..you missin the finer things in life..

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Jonty, it was a bit weird in that you don't brown the ground beef first, which I think that I have always done with every ground beef meal I've ever cooked. You just put the meat in the pot with water and seasonings and beat it with a fork until it is loose. At this point the water is bright pink! You think "no way" but after it simmers for a couple of hours you get the dark brown concoction that you were expecting.
And it's sometimes best to not think in terms of "chili" as this has it's own flavor profile. For us it's a spaghetti and hot dog sauce, and a real tasty one at that. I also think that the onions and cheese are a requirement. I don't think that beans add anything but filler in case you need to feed more mouths.

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Well Bill, I've a pot simmering on the stove as I type.  You're right - it looked awful boiling up the minced beef!  The kitchen is definitely more fragrant than when I'm cooking a 'chilli' - I'm looking forward to trying it later.

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Andy..you missin the finer things in life..

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I'm a Cockney. Give me a bowl of jellied eels and i'm happy as a pig in s***

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Andy..you missin the finer things in life..

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I'm a Cockney. Give me a bowl of jellied eels and i'm happy as a pig in s***

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I must admit, that doesn't put a visit to the East end on my bucket list 

Still not back at work,but tests are being ran to see what's going on, so I'm hopeful. Bob made pizza tonite with ham and onion and it was delicious. Gotta put some weight back on. Paper plate dining at its finest!

We gots the same china Paula.. :0)

Might have to try the Cincinnati Chili. It sounds intriguing.

banjo bill-e slammer - how does it look? I may really surprised how well it turned out after the initial ‘boiling raw meat’ period of the cook. I have nothing to compare it to but it did taste really nice.

WENSDAY SPITGETTI SAWCE..!

FROM ELEMENTRY SCHOOL...!


I
.allways wondered how they did that..
Thanks..

No kid missed Wensday school.... back in the day..

N...there were 2nds...on that day too.. ;0)

I found this recipe for Cincinnati Chili - is it similar to what you made?
Liz

culinaryhill.com/cincinnati-chili/

Jonty, I hate to be picky, especially on your first try, but those flat noodles have to go !!!
It’s gotta be regular spaghetti. The meat sauce looks good. I use the same kind of cheese grater you do. The official Cincy Chili has this unique fine long strand shredded cheese that seems to have a different mouth feel and melting quality. I haven’t found a way to do it like they do. I like my onions chopped fine and lots of em please!!!
As far as comparing it to another dish………..I don’t think you can!!! Cincinnati Style chili is an odd duck , as in I can’t think of another dish that compares. I think that’s why people either love it or hate it. Glad you had a go at it and hope you enjoyed it enough to try it again. Oh, and don’t forget the chili dogs with the leftovers!!!
Slammer!!!

DON'T DEWIT JONTY...!

Thos noodels look ..perfect..!