What's Cookin' for Week 2

by touchdown bears on Sep 14, 2011 4:56 PM CDT

Last weeks game was fantastic, and a great start to the season, now on to New Orleans and for this game, I'm making Jambalaya, spicy dish with sausage and chicken, gonna wash it down with some cold ones and celebrate the victory with some Jim Beam Red Stag. Prayers are going out to Brian Urlacher and his family with the loss of his mother. I hope he plays on Sunday, but I could understand if he doesn't.

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Whatever i get at the concession stand cause I'll be there.

Wooooooooooooooooooo
Woooooooooooooooooooo
Wooooooooooooooooooooooo

My team is on the floor. -Coach Norman Dale

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 14, 2011 5:07 PM CDT reply actions

Have a good one, man!

When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.

Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.

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by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I will do my best!

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 5:13 AM CDT up reply actions

How long will you be in town?

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions

couple days

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Where are you staying at?

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Holiday Inn- Superdome

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

The Holiday Inn near the Dome? If so, I pass it everyday. That was a Howard Johnson years ago where a sniper decided to end his rampage. It’s an interesting story if you want to google it. I hope you have fun while you’re in town. Just around the corner from you is a Happy’s Irish Pub that just opened. I suggest having a few cocktails there if you like breastaurants. If you would like any suggestions feel free to ask me.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions

where a sniper decided to end his rampage

If that doesn’t sell you on staying there I don’t know what would. Looks like I might need to travel “heavy.” :) I’m sure we’ll have a good time, we have plenty of ideas for while were there. Probably the last time we’ll make it to N.O. before we move so going to try to get in a lot of culture and local flavor. I will definately keep my eye out for the pub, is it family friendly? I’ll be rolling with my wife and 3 yr old son.

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions

I guess you could call it family friendly. It’s basically a hooters with catholic school girl uniforms.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions

You had me at hooters in catholic school girl uniforms.

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I love the place. There is another place directly next door called Walk On’s that may be a little more family friendly. I would say that it is more of a college hangout. The girls are just as cute, but the uniforms aren’t.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions

You cant miss either place. Walk out the Holiday Inn turn to your left and walk one block. Look to your left and there they are.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks for the tips.

Might have to avoid college girls, I like being married. :)

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Good decision.

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by cscmember on Sep 16, 2011 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions

lucky

Whenever Mike Ditka boards an aircraft, it changes its call sign to Bear Force One.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 15, 2011 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

I prefer to say blessed.

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

OMG..look out superdome..

If you ain't first, You're last!

by tfrabotta on Sep 15, 2011 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

F'n A right.

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

My cousin will be there

the lucky bastard

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by T.Moore on Sep 15, 2011 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

This week for me is simple.

Whatever someone else is making. :- b

When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.

Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.

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by Robert Rence on Sep 14, 2011 6:11 PM CDT reply actions

same here

tho im still in high skl…

by BOBdaBEAR on Sep 14, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions

you're still high?

what?

"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders

It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

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by suckmyditka on Sep 14, 2011 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

high school

tho i like the sarcasm

by BOBdaBEAR on Sep 14, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Ah high school

I get older, they stay the same age….

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 5:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Freshly sliced human

"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders

It's all about THE []_[] baby!!!

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by suckmyditka on Sep 14, 2011 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

I'm hungry already!

"Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and f**k the prom queen."

by Maelvampyre on Sep 14, 2011 9:54 PM CDT reply actions

eating louisiana dish

i was thinking gumbo, as this seems to be a local louisiana dish, but my wife does’nt have a proper recipe for this, any help someone. just basic ingredients please.

by stepeo on Sep 15, 2011 12:37 AM CDT reply actions

What type of Gumbo do you want? Sausage, chicken, seafood or a combination? You are about to get hooked up.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

gumbo

i was not sure, i did not know there was different variations of 1 simple dish. whats the spiciest?or are they all spicy.

by stepeo on Sep 15, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions

He wants the Sausage recipie of course.

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by Ditkavsworld on Sep 15, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions

yes yes yes

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by ThorCo on Sep 15, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions

I’m getting to it.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions

gracias

you’ll be my new favorite “other team” fan!! A prestigious honor to be sure

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by ThorCo on Sep 15, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions

I’m not a chef by any means. I am waiting for cajuncomando58 to show up over at CSC. That man knows how to cook. From what I understand he makes one hell of a gumbo. When I find him I’m sure he will be ok sharing his recipe. I know the base of your gumbo is a roux, which is nothing but equal parts flour and oil. Stir briskly over a medium high heat untill it turns brown. How long you stir depends on how strong your want it. From there you want to add your stock. What type of gumbo you are making depends on what type of stock you are using. Every cajun recipe has to have what we call the trinity. That’s equal parts onion, bellpepper and celery. Some saute that with the roux some add it after the stock. Once you have all that going just add your filler. Hopefully I can find someone that can give a little more detail.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions

you're welcome

by boondock_saint812 on Sep 15, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions

That’s not gumbo. It’s alright, though.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions

There’s also a packaged gumbo mix made by Kary’s Roux. Add about one to one and a half lbs. of shrimp and however much lump crabmeat you want and diced tomatoes for seafood gumbo. Or chicken and sausage if you prefer. Onion, garlic, bell peppers, celery are already in it. Plenty enough for four people.

Not as good as homemade but it’s really not bad. When I make gumbo from scratch, I usually wind up with enough to feed an army. I use Kary’s Roux Gumbo Mix when I want a smaller amount quickly.

I doubt a chain grocery in Chicago will carry it but you can probably find it at a gourmet or specialty food store. I saw it in a gourmet grocery in Phoenix once so I’m sure someone in Chicago carries it.

by Drew-Dat on Sep 15, 2011 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions

yes please

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 15, 2011 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Here is the recipe I use

Go here for recipe for Gumbo

Now for my tips

For example his recipe for gumbo,He calls it Gumbo du Monde , is a totally from scratch recipe.I’ve fixed it the way he says in the recipe, but it is and all day affair that way. Substitute Chicken Broth or Rachel Ray’s chicken stock, if available, instead of boiling the stock ingredients for hours. The secret in the rouge is to take your time and stir constantly the oil and flour until you achieve a rich not quite dark chocolate color. I also use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for a healthier rouge. I brow the chicken and the sausage in the oven in separate pans. Drain the oil off the sausage, but keep the chicken drippins to add to the gumbo. Unless you are used to the Okra in gumbo you should probably leave it out. My granddaughters only like okra fried so usually leave it out and use 3 to 4 table spoons of gumbo file` instead. If you want to try Okra gumbo just be sure to cook it down in oil first or your gumbo will turn out green. Then add it last, about twenty minutes before serving. I usually add it the same time I add the shrimp or other seafood. Don’t over cook shrimp. When it turns pink it’s done. Usually adding it cold and letting the gumbo come back to a good simmer is about 20 minutes and just right. One more word of caution with seafood. If adding whole crabs about 20 minutes is good, but if adding lump crab meat, my preferred method, about 10 minutes is about right. If you like Oysters add them at the very last. You only want to cook them 5-7 minutes, no longer, or they will be rubbery.
One more tip on the Rouge. I saute my veggies and set them to the side before making the Rouge.Bell Pepper,Celery, and Onion are the main staples. If the garden is producing or the peppers I freeze for cooking during the winter hasn’t run out I add Three Cayenne, and three Tabasco peppers. I like it hot so you should use discretion and pepper to you own taste.
I also chop up 1 cup of green onions, and 5 to 6 cloves of garlic. When the Rouge is the right color add the Green Onion and garlic to season it. Be very careful we call Rouge Cajun napalm. After a minute or two add the sauteed veggies to cool down the rouge before adding your stock and water.

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by cajuncommando58 on Sep 15, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't know why open in new window isn't working.

You better left click that link if you want to open it in a new tab.

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by cajuncommando58 on Sep 15, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Also that was copied from when I gave it to Kat

She’s from Boston which is why I spelled Roux as Rouge. Just a pronunciation thing.

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by cajuncommando58 on Sep 15, 2011 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions

is that like Baton Roux? :-)

by Drew-Dat on Sep 15, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Your right

Didn’t noticed that before. I give up, I don’t know what I was thinking back then. Maybe some Bud Heavy was involved.

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by cajuncommando58 on Sep 16, 2011 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions

I have the same problem, bud. Pun intended.

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by cscmember on Sep 16, 2011 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions

awesome

we are overawed by the way you guys have responded. my wife has left to see about securing these ingredients. thank you and hope you get to enjoy the game.

by stepeo on Sep 16, 2011 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions

No problem. It must be that southern hospitality thing.

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by cscmember on Sep 16, 2011 7:23 AM CDT up reply actions

I love the idea for this post. I only eat one thing during football games. Budweiser.

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by cscmember on Sep 15, 2011 8:21 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs

Marinated spicy shrimp

grilled on skewers over coals with Spanish rice…or I might just order out Dominio’s like I did last week haha

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by ThorCo on Sep 15, 2011 9:32 AM CDT reply actions

wow, that sounds good.

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by Cutler6fan8 on Sep 15, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions

It will be a huge let down from last week..

Rib eye sandwiches, prawns, and lobster. Plus we got to share with the tailgate next to us had pork ka bobs, margeritas, Cupcakes and the giant life sized Dika!! This week will be a hug food let down..

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by tfrabotta on Sep 15, 2011 3:23 PM CDT reply actions

Going back to my roots this weekend.

Making BBQ shrimp (worcestershire sauce, butter, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic, rosemary), blackened redfish (with Chef Paul’s magic seasoning), and crawfish-stuffed twice baked potatoes.

The neighbor is making red beans and rice… He’s not from Louisiana, but a damn fine cook, so I’m sure it will be good as well.

Oh, and Highland Gaelic.

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by Dane Noble on Sep 15, 2011 8:20 PM CDT reply actions

wipes drool off keyboard

by BOBdaBEAR on Sep 15, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Too much drool to wipe off. Must buy new keyboard.

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by cscmember on Sep 16, 2011 7:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Tasty..

Hoping that DitkasWorld doesn't get thrown out of the SuperDome this weekend! Although that would help him crack 8,000 posts!!!

by tfrabotta on Sep 16, 2011 6:30 AM CDT up reply actions

crawfish-stuffed twice baked potatoes.

I’m steeling that one.

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by cscmember on Sep 16, 2011 7:38 AM CDT up reply actions

You able to get fresh crawfish where your at? Or you going to be back down in the bayou?

Steven Hawking was paralysed after Mr. T pitied him so hard he was hurled through the air and crashed into an orphanage, killing 50.

by Ditkavsworld on Sep 16, 2011 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions

He’s proabably using frozen. It’s a little late in the season for crawfish.

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by cscmember on Sep 16, 2011 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions