Recipe Reviews By slowthinker

slowthinker reviewed 40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken
Wow it's a long time since I've made this dish but it's great to see the old classics coming back! I've always been a huge fan of garlic with chicken & this is pretty much as perfect as you can get it. October 9, 2006

slowthinker reviewed Skate Wings with Beurre Noisette
I guess capers are a little more common over here, they appear in many european countries cuisines, usually to offset richness. You could leave them out of this recipe, but it wouldn't really taste the same, if you wash the capers it does take some of the edge off the flavour which may help though. I'm kind of addicted to them, especially on pizzas with seafood and olives. http://www.montrealfood.com/capers.html October 29, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Dutch Love Cake
I'm intrigued, so much so I'm making it tomorrow, though I'm intrigued why you say it takes a day to make? October 29, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Homemade Pasta with Salento Sauce
Fantastic recipe, one I'll definitely be making again. October 28, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Skate Wings with Beurre Noisette
Tomb, if the sauce tasted bitter it sounds like you took the butter a little too far, there's a definite point where the butter begins to burn slightly and take on a harsh bitter flavour. Sorry the dish didn't turn out as you expected though :/ October 24, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Shrimp and Grits
I kinda just wanted to know what grits were, I've always wondered... being from England it's not something we have here. October 24, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Red Caviar Dip
I make a similar dip myself, caviar has to be one of my favourite foods of all :) October 22, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Spicy Deep Fried Calamari
I have to try this now I found it as I have a similar-ish recipe on this site, though mine is just dredged in spicy flour. Have you tried marinating in chilli oil & then coating in tempura? A restaurant near me does it that way but I haven't quite perfected that yet. October 22, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Melone e Prosciutto
Yup I love this too. Have you tried replacing the melon with figs and drizzling with a little honey? October 22, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Tako Poki (Octopus Salad)
Fantastic recipe, recommended to all :) October 19, 2004

slowthinker reviewed Chicken Chow Mein
Johanna, from your criticisms, I'd suggest perhaps you should review your own cooking first, undercooked vegetables, and mushy noodles are down to timing, and as angel didn't give these I'd suggest a touch of introspection before you just jump in there with the insults. October 19, 2004