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I probably have something like 10,000 recipes in the cookbooks on my shelves, so I doubt I'll ever get bored. Lately, I've been trying to refine some of the recipes that I have cooked before, using ideas that I get from one chef or another.
I'll admit that I have a very well stocked pantry, which is essential. If I need something that I don't have, I just head to the store. Usually, if I'm planning on cooking anything interesting, I'll have already made a trip to buy the ingredients. I tend to shop frequently, with specific meals in mind. I almost never subtitute anything. I've been wanting to make a batch of Cacio e Pepe and I've been waiting for several days, as the best cheese is sold on the other end of town and I won't substitute the typical crap "pecorino romano" sold in a grocery store. I'm headed that direction today for something else, so I imagine that will be tonight's dinner.
JR
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