Archive for March, 2009

Cooking For Men

Or… Roscoe’s Theory: Why Men Do What They Do
Let’s face it, if we really knew why we do certain things, life would be a lot simpler. That’s why they invented shrinks. The problem there is: shrinks don’t know, either. It’s all a theory. And whoever’s got the most popular theory at any given time is [...]

Roscoe’s 1 Beer Chunky/Spicey Guacamole Recipe

It all starts with a beer (preferably Mexican). Crack it open, take a sip, begin:
2-3 ripe avocados (soft but not mushy)
2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
green onion (chopped fine)
red onion (chopped fine)
tomato (1/4 -1/2) (seeded and chopped)
cilantro (a few chopped sprinkles)
salsa
salt
pepper
smoked paprika
chopped jalapenos (optional)
cayenne (optional)
lime
Cholula
2 steak knives
1 spoon
Fate Steps In
It’s just a friendly neighborhood Mexican restaurant called [...]

Ernie’s

Feels Like Home
Remember the song from “Cheers?” The catchy lyric that got us all fired up about going to a place “where everybody knows your name?” Well, when you walk into Ernie’s, that’s how you feel. They may not know your name there, but they sure make you feel like they do.
Most Places Stop There
Sure, [...]

The Roscoe – The Best Corned Beef Sandwich Recipe

You’ve heard of the Reuben. Well, this is the Roscoe. You’ll probably see it on menus across the country from now on.
Ingredients:
Corned Beef – it all starts here. Get a medium hunk of meat – 3-4 lbs. – from your butcher or grocer.
Roscoe’s Red Cabbage – see Roscoe’s Polish Burger for the recipe – this [...]

Roscoe’s Polish Kapusta Burger

Ingredients:

2 lbs. Ground beef (15-20% fat content, we’re not that picky, as long as it’s fresh)
1/2 lb. Kowalski Polish kielbasa (with garlic). IMPORTANT NOTE: Sure, you can use your favorite kielbasa. Roscoe favors Kowalski, and if you’re in Detroit, why not give it a shot. If you’re not in Detroit, you can order it [...]