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You’re limited to 6 dishes for everyday meals from now on, what are they (can be yours or classics)?

And, any pasta-type dishes that are unequivocally better with a gnocchi base?

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Spicy (cold) noodles that have umami and strong heat, also craving Panang curry. But also want Thai pickles 😂.

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

So my cooking recently has been catered around supporting my wife while she’s at the hospital. The general guidelines for the meals are that the meals need to be mostly protein (no idea if/when lunch will be, so need to stay full as long as possible), either requires no reheating or reheats well in the microwave, and it can be easily eaten while reading a chart (so soup is out).

So far, the I’ve been pretty good with doing things like lo mein, pasta salad, rice bowls, and curries. However, I’d love to get her something that takes it to the next level flavor wise. Do you have any suggestions?

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Japan restaurant recommendations? Going to Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka and Kanazawa

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Aug 19Liked by BowTiedOctopod

If you are looking to learn general “chef skills” to make our own dishes (vs. just following the great recipes you have) what are the most important things/posts to read through first?

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Favorite dishes that use basil?

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

What got you into cooking? Or piqued your interest to become a chef? Also, what's the craziest kitchen accident you've had or meal you botched? I think we'd all enjoy some Octo Kitchen Stories!

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

What's the best way to grill shrimp?

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Trying to get more use out of my sous vide besides steak and eggs.

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Recommended dining in, Greenville, SC?

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Any alfa for Shanghai

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Your red pasta sauce recipe is a go-to for me but I feel like mine always comes out too watery, any tips?

also any Toronto restaurant recos??

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Wouldn’t mind seeing some more dips/party apps in the future!

Would be ecstatic about a tomato soup recipe as well

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

San Diego restaurant recommendations?

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

Would you post enough Thai food recipes to to have a Thai food party? (Especially sauces)

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Aug 17Liked by BowTiedOctopod

For steak on the grill, pepper before or after grilling?

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