What is your special dish?

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   melbelposted 14 years ago

   Everyone has an aunt that makes THE best potato salad. What is a dish that you are known for or you can make really well?
   
   I would have to say that I am known for my rosettes because they are difficult to make. Sadly, they are time consuming to make, but quick to eat! The disappear faster than I can make them!
   
   What is something that you can cook that is special?

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      Army Infantry Momposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Home Made Pizza's !!!!!!

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      poketo secretposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      YUMMY!!!!!! YOU ALL ARE MAKING ME HUNGRY!!!I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE SOME OF YOUR RECIPES TO TRY SOME THING NEW. FOR ME I AM KNOWN FOR CHEESE CAKE YUM!!

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      Precious Pearlposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I am known for my Spinach/Artichoke Dip.  It is a hit at the parties!  It is simple and tastes delicious.  People will often request it when I go to parties.  The recipe is available on my hubpages.  Also, I make some mean fudge during the holidays.

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   Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

   I have a casserole I created about 30 years ago that I am known for. It is Mexican meets Italian. It is spicy and the "heat" is adjustable to one's own taste.
   I will be posting it in a hub I am working on as soon as I get pics back.

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   B.Z. Alixandreposted 14 years ago

   I make stuffed peppers.  I think I'm known for it because I do it differently than most.  I use red peppers (I think green ones are bitter when heated, and becomes an unappetizing color) and shredded pork loin (I dislike ground meat and think it's too dense).  I also add wine, breading, and white crumbled cheese--feta or gorgonzola.  It does tend to take a long time.  It started out as a leftover meal, for left over pork loin, and now I have to make the pork loin and then make the stuffed peppers.  But it's always a crowd pleaser.

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      melbelposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, that sounds absolutely amazing! My father makes stuffed cabbage rolls that are the best ever. It's a Polish recipe as my dad is Polish. They are to die for. I should get that recipe from him! That sounds really good!

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         B.Z. Alixandreposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I had some fantastic ukrainian cabbage rolls at a friends wedding (it was one of their family specialties).  It was fantastic.

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         kmackey32posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I also make stuffed peppers, although I don't eat the pepper.

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            poketo secretposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            DO YOU BOIL YOUR PEPPERS BEFORE YOU STUFF THEM? I NEVER  DID UNTIL THE OTHER DAY AND WOW I REALLY LIKED IT LIKE THAT. STUFFED PEPPERS ARE AWESPME!!

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               B.Z. Alixandreposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               no, i don't really prep the pepper.  I like the pepper to be firm, I don't like soft vegetables.

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      Army Infantry Momposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Mmmmmm,...When's dinner again ????

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   Beth100posted 14 years ago

   I make an authentic won ton that has been passed down in our family for generations...and some of our hubbers have tried it with great results!

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   Colebabieposted 14 years ago

   Mmmm....
   I make really good Eggplant Parm that I wrote a hub on.
   
   I also make apple pies every year for holiday time. I'm known in my family for those.
   
   And cupcakes, I make them every holiday for people at work.
   
   

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   Genniferposted 14 years ago

   I like to make our traditional Belarusian dishes like borsch or draniki, and my boyfriend adores my mushroom soup (he usually ask for another portion)

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   Mishaposted 14 years ago

   Raw salmon

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      ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      @Misha: Do you use a rod and reel or a net? Or maybe go to Walmart and buy frozen? Is this a way for you to also catch a girl? LOL
      
      I am known for my West Texas Style Brisket that takes up to 18 hours of smoking/cooking time.

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         Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuv the brisket.

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   Michele Arrvinteposted 14 years ago

   I can make great hummus with tomato salad.

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   Mishaposted 14 years ago

   Usually I catch it at Whole Foods, or any Asian grocery. I use credit card. And no, never frozen.
   
   As for the girls - come on Charlie, we both are at the age when we don't need to catch any, they just come all by themselves

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      ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yes Misha, they do seem to just come to us don't they? hehe I love it too even though I don't act upon my desire for them anymore, but it is fun.

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         Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Yeah Charlie, the same here

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    Anathposted 14 years ago

    Strawberries and cream... my speciality!

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    rmcrayneposted 14 years ago

    I love to eat and try to restrict calories to something worth being fat for.  I think I have multiple special dishes.  I was in the Air Force 20 years, and macaroni and cheese was my thing for most all Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.  There were usually enough fellow Southerners around, who viewed homemade baked mac and cheese to be just as important as the turkey.  It was a great compliment, but I felt pretty obligated to make it for all holiday gatherings.  Of course, I too expected it at holidays, and since my mom and aunts were nowhere near, it was up to me!

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    Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

    Actually it's my dad who makes the best potato salad
    
    And as for me...well...hmmm...I would say I took after my mom and can make a killer broccoli salad. And i make really good cakes...
    
    As for cooking I guess I can grill on my george forman girrl any kind of meat and fish. but that's about it. OH and really good soda pot roast. I'll have to make a hub out of that one.

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    Rob Deeposted 14 years ago

    The dish i'm most "famous" for is spaghetti sauce because i use Jimmy Dean sausage with the ground turkey....and it has to cook all day.
    
    But i can make chicken tikka masala or chicken penang too....

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       OtoyaCasanovaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       My unique dish would be the "Pan De Salle Speciale"
       which only takes a Pandesal Roll, Philadelphia Cheese
       and spanish sardines. Along with Caesar's Salad, those
       are my unique meals.

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    Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years ago

    Eating it right now-Shepherds Pie

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       Jane@CMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       My hubby loves Shepherds Pie, but his mom won't give him the recipe
       
       I enjoy cooking.  Ribs top my list, followed by Irish Beef Stew.

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    badcompany99posted 14 years ago

    Angelina Jolie chilled !

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       wordscribe41posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Goober! 
       
       My dish:  vegetarian pad thai.

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       Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Why chilled?  You don't like it hot?

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    laringoposted 14 years ago

    I have many specialties, but one that stands out is seafood,sausage, and chicken gumbo. My folks were both born in Louisiana and I watched my mom make this recipe throughout my childhood. I think I mastered it.

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    quicksandposted 14 years ago

    Chinese fried rice with a large slice of baked ginger fish, the usual chop suey, onion leaves along with chilli-pepper omlette ... drooooooooool!
    
    I hear that's on the menu in heaven!

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       Envoyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I love Chinese food. Baked Ginger fish that sounds really great. Never had it.

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          quicksandposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Try some!

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             Aaron.wangposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             If you can come to China, I urge you enough to eat.

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             Envoyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I definitely will try it, it sound wonderful.
             I love ginger & fish both yum.
             Do you have a recipe hub on this?
             If not I would love to have recipe

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                quicksandposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Sorry, I do not have a recipe. We get it from a take-away restaurant.

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    lrohnerposted 14 years ago

    My kids' fav that I make is either my very special Chicken Marsala or Chicken Piccata with a side of mushroom risotto.

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       Jane@CMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Recipes please????

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    TamCorposted 14 years ago

    I think that my family's favorite for me to fix is chicken quesadillas--we had a young nephew live with us for a few months about six years ago, and when we saw him recently, he mentioned that he really missed my cooking--but especially those quesadillas...

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    Envoyposted 14 years ago

    For me it's BBQ ribs.
    Everyone that knows me always ask me when I'm having the next rib party hee hee. I cook huge racks so everyone can eat what they want then take some home. Yum

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    Song-Birdposted 14 years ago

    Any kind of pie..and apple crisp.  Now I'm feeling hungry.

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    Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

    Vodka ice cream with ginger in homemade pizzelle bowls and hot fudge sauce.

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    goodfriendiamposted 14 years ago

    Homemade bread, pizza dough, anything baked goods is what my family always ask for. I make a pizza crust that taste just as good as authentic Italian pizzerias, if not better....lol

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    tksenseiposted 14 years ago

    I am master of the grill and the omelet, but my gyoza are truly the stuff of legend.

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       poketo secretposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I WISH I WAS GOOD AT THE GRILL WHAT IS GYOZA?

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          Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I bet you've had them.

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          tksenseiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          http://studentweb.maconstate.edu/matrix … /gyoza.jpg
          
          
          http://content5.videojug.com/39/39ef0f6 … plings.jpg
          
          
          http://southbound.ph/blog/wp-content/ph … -gyoza.jpg

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    dohn121posted 14 years ago

    Ratatouille and/or vegan lasagna...It's actually really good and many who've tried it swears it has meat. I learned it working as the head cook of a camp.  I also know how to make vegan pancakes too.

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    melbelposted 14 years ago

    Wow, all these different dishes sound wonderful! It's amazing that there is such a large amount of Eastern European influence in many of the dishes mentioned. It makes me feel really proud of my heritage.
    
    On another note, I really should make a recipe hub. Anyone have any tips on how to make a good one?

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    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    Take a look at Mark Knowles hubs, he knows what he is doing

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    Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

    I have a few dishes that, for some reason, my family does seem to like; but for the most part, for me, if something I cook is edible it's "special".       (I hate cooking - and it shows.    )

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    Aaron.wangposted 14 years ago

    jiaozi.Because it is the traditional staple food of our country.I hope you like.

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       tksenseiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That's what I said! Hen hao Chi!

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          Aaron.wangposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          yeah！

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    Leta Sposted 14 years ago

    Spaghetti Bolognese!

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    Davinagirl3posted 14 years ago

    I make the best pina-colada cake in the world.  It took years to perfect.

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       Michael Willisposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Now this sounds great to me! I have a friend who makes a pina colada and margarita cheesecake (both no-bake) and they are amazing. lol, just what how much you eat before driving.

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    goodfriendiamposted 14 years ago

    A good man or woman
    Recipe follows:
    
    Take a handful of trust
    a -pinch of faith
    a -dash of honesty
    a -splash of humor
    a -stalk of I got your back
    5 -full bags of laughter
    add- a lot of endurance
    a whole lot of passion
    mix it all up, and devour
    
    
    Add extras if you like......

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    Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

    I finally got pics back and wrote a hub on my special dish.
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Mexican-Italian … ow-to-cook

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    Play Free Gamesposted 14 years ago

    Beef croquettes ! My moms recipe was the best. It's been a while since I made them. Oh course I lost the recipe and my mom passed away a couple years ago. I'm sure I could make them again, but the exact amount of spices I may have difficulty with.

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    marianne1832posted 14 years ago

    I am a former chef and by far everyone who has ever tasted it, loves my Chicken Cacciatore

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    M.KAMRAN KHALIDposted 14 years ago

    I LIKE Pizzzza YAmmmmmmmi

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    nikki1posted 14 years ago

    Pasta salad.. with feta in it..

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    Jane@CMposted 14 years ago

    I think we need a recipe forum with sub-categories so we can share all of our wonderful recipes & still make hubs about them.

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    K.Robertsonposted 14 years ago

    My specialty is three cheese lasagna, pasta bake and tacos. The lasagna I only make on occasion since it's so time consuming, but to me it's better than a turkey or ham at Christmas!

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    maven101posted 14 years ago

    I make my wife cry when I make Cassoulet...

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    megs78posted 14 years ago

    Tourtiere!  It is actually my hubbys specialty but now he's got me making it and its a crowd-pleaser across all cultures.

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    fortunerepposted 14 years ago

    My homemade lasagna with goat cheese, mozzaarella, Parmasan, and Ricotta.

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    nikki1posted 14 years ago

    I love chinese food ;-)

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