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[Swing 51]

just made a tasty adobo pulled pork in the crockpot.

Got a recipe or link?

TIA

 

[General Malaise]

I'm supposed to bring a salad to a dinner tonight. Any ideas or suggestions? I could just do a normal green salad with a homemade dressing - something like this - but figured I'd ask to see if anyone has any ideas.

I make salad all the time, but it's always the meal, so I put all sorts of stuff in it. Thinking something simple as a side.

My wife does a chopped apple salad with walnuts and blue cheese that is awesome. Not sure what her recipe is but here's one that I'm sure is similar.

 

[Nigel]

I have always wanted to try cooking with tomatillos so today I did this recipe. It is simmering away now and looks pretty good.

It is a chili verde/pork stew

Video is included if you scroll down

http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2015/09/pork-chili-verde-green-pork-chili-green.html

I have a very similar recipe in my rotation, so damn good.

nice! What variations does your have?

I did not find any pork shoulder at my supermarket today so I subbed in country style ribs. The white part of the ribs won't be as tender but the dark meat should be great.

Very similar ot yours:http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chile_verde/

It says Poblano or Anaheim peppers optional, I use both and I double the jalapenos. I also add a pinch of cumin.

I'm going to try this over the weekend. How is it received? I've never cooked with tomatillos before and am curious if my teenage sons will enjoy this dish. I know I'll love it, but want them to try it and like it too.

Good stuff!

All my kids love it, and the can be picky. Tomatillos rule. They do like spicy food though so I can go With extra jalapeños. It's good milder though too if they prefer it that way. Serve with rice, great dish.

 

[Swing 51]

Got a dutch oven recently. Any recipes I should try out?

 

[Nigel]

I'm supposed to bring a salad to a dinner tonight. Any ideas or suggestions? I could just do a normal green salad with a homemade dressing - something like this - but figured I'd ask to see if anyone has any ideas.

I make salad all the time, but it's always the meal, so I put all sorts of stuff in it. Thinking something simple as a side.

I'm a huge fan of beets these days. Roast some red and golden beets let them cool and slice them up. Serve with goat chees, roasted walnuts or pecans, cherry tomatoes, arugula or some other green. I usually also add some pickled red onions I do myself if I have time, just need to let them sit in the vinegar/sugar solution for an hour or two, great flavor. Then dress with a simple vinaigrette.

 

[sbonomo]

I'm supposed to bring a salad to a dinner tonight. Any ideas or suggestions? I could just do a normal green salad with a homemade dressing - something like this - but figured I'd ask to see if anyone has any ideas.

I make salad all the time, but it's always the meal, so I put all sorts of stuff in it. Thinking something simple as a side.

There is a grilled romaine salad in this thread that is killer. Not sure if you have access to a grill to prep.

 

[General Malaise]

I have always wanted to try cooking with tomatillos so today I did this recipe. It is simmering away now and looks pretty good.

It is a chili verde/pork stew

Video is included if you scroll down

http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2015/09/pork-chili-verde-green-pork-chili-green.html

I have a very similar recipe in my rotation, so damn good.

nice! What variations does your have?

I did not find any pork shoulder at my supermarket today so I subbed in country style ribs. The white part of the ribs won't be as tender but the dark meat should be great.

Very similar ot yours:http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chile_verde/

It says Poblano or Anaheim peppers optional, I use both and I double the jalapenos. I also add a pinch of cumin.

I'm going to try this over the weekend. How is it received? I've never cooked with tomatillos before and am curious if my teenage sons will enjoy this dish. I know I'll love it, but want them to try it and like it too.

Good stuff!

All my kids love it, and the can be picky. Tomatillos rule. They do like spicy food though so I can go With extra jalapeños. It's good milder though too if they prefer it that way. Serve with rice, great dish.

Made this tonight. Wow! Incredible. Definite keeper.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Anybody have advice on a good range? I was going to get one over the black friday sales, but then I saw a couple 36'' pro style ranges, and thought they looked awesome, and they start at $2500 or so. Then I started reading reviews on the $2500 36'' range, and they look cool, but they all get awful reviews in that price range. I can't afford a badass pro range, so I'm starting to do some research on the normal stuff, unfortunately all the black friday sales are over.

Anybody have suggestions? I'm actually considering buying a consumer reports subscription just to research this purchase.

:sehorn:

I am looking for a range also, my space is 30", and I am going back and forth on whether to get one with a double oven.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I'm supposed to bring a salad to a dinner tonight. Any ideas or suggestions? I could just do a normal green salad with a homemade dressing - something like this - but figured I'd ask to see if anyone has any ideas.

I make salad all the time, but it's always the meal, so I put all sorts of stuff in it. Thinking something simple as a side.

My wife does a chopped apple salad with walnuts and blue cheese that is awesome. Not sure what her recipe is but here's one that I'm sure is similar.

I saw this too late, but my wife makes a 7 layer salad that is really awesome. Let me know if you want the recipe.

 

[bierfiend]

Salad suggestions sent.

 

[bierfiend]

traditionally, thanksgiving was for my family and christmas was for the mrs. this year we will be hosting christmas as well (last time was about 20 years ago). her mother doesn't eat red meat (so much for roast beef or prime rib). her sister has developed an allergy to pork products (so much for glazed ham).

- mixed greens with cinnamon poached sweet potato, candied pecans, chevre, crispy sweet potato hay, pumpkin/sherry vinaigrette

- yorkshire pudding

- cornbread stuffing

- clementine/pomegranate glazed cornish game hens

- mocha cheesecake

 

[Binky The Doormat]

7 layer salad recipe. Guarantee hit.

 

[skrzycki]

Got a dutch oven recently. Any recipes I should try out?

This is one on my favorite dutch oven recipes: https://thestainedcookbook.wordpress.com/tag/beer-braised-ribs/

 

[NewlyRetired]

I have always wanted to try cooking with tomatillos so today I did this recipe. It is simmering away now and looks pretty good.

It is a chili verde/pork stew

Video is included if you scroll down

http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2015/09/pork-chili-verde-green-pork-chili-green.html

I have a very similar recipe in my rotation, so damn good.

nice! What variations does your have?

I did not find any pork shoulder at my supermarket today so I subbed in country style ribs. The white part of the ribs won't be as tender but the dark meat should be great.

Very similar ot yours:http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chile_verde/

It says Poblano or Anaheim peppers optional, I use both and I double the jalapenos. I also add a pinch of cumin.

I'm going to try this over the weekend. How is it received? I've never cooked with tomatillos before and am curious if my teenage sons will enjoy this dish. I know I'll love it, but want them to try it and like it too.

Good stuff!

All my kids love it, and the can be picky. Tomatillos rule. They do like spicy food though so I can go With extra jalapeños. It's good milder though too if they prefer it that way. Serve with rice, great dish.

Made this tonight. Wow! Incredible. Definite keeper.

I have made my version of this numerous times since I tried it. It has been really nice every time.

But my local markets don't seem to carry tomatillo's any more. Are these heavily seasonal?

 

[Mister CIA]

What are you all doing for New Year's Day fare?

I went grocery grabbing on an empty stomach, and now I'm just drinking beer and making #### up.

• Black-eyed peas, simmering in a pot with an assortment of seasonings. Lightly sauteed bacon, onion and shallot together and threw it into the pot.
• Will steam broccoli and rice to together, tomorrow.
• Turkey kielbasa and pork andouille.
• Cabbage - went with purple and I have no idea what to do. Might try slicing, seasoning and little oil, and then roast it. :uncommitted:
• Fresh green beans - I think I once blanched these guys as per a recipe in Perfect Vegetables and had good results. Might dress them up with a little mushroom, red bell and onion,
• Cornbread - did not remember to pick up earlier. Back to the store, tomorrow.
• Pumpkin pie - Never made it out of the freezer this past Thanksgiving. Still have whipped cream too!

I open to suggestions for cabbage. Looking for something simple. I have cream, which I guess opens up braising possibilities.

 

[mphtrilogy]

Just made wings, empanadas, nachos. lava cookies and mini apple pies with the kids tonight

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Making 1.5 lb. lobster tails for each of us tonight. Melted butter/garlic, corn on the cob and crusty bread. Big luxury for us, haven't had them in over a year - been looking forward to it.

 

[Osaurus]

Hot Brown Tart

Gingerbread Pancakes with Banana Cream

Green Beans with Shallots in Lemon Vinaigrette

Fruit kabobs with Blueberry Dipping Sauce

 

[Judge Smails]

What are you all doing for New Year's Day fare?

I went grocery grabbing on an empty stomach, and now I'm just drinking beer and making #### up.

• Black-eyed peas, simmering in a pot with an assortment of seasonings. Lightly sauteed bacon, onion and shallot together and threw it into the pot.
• Will steam broccoli and rice to together, tomorrow.
• Turkey kielbasa and pork andouille.
• Cabbage - went with purple and I have no idea what to do. Might try slicing, seasoning and little oil, and then roast it. :uncommitted:
• Fresh green beans - I think I once blanched these guys as per a recipe in Perfect Vegetables and had good results. Might dress them up with a little mushroom, red bell and onion,
• Cornbread - did not remember to pick up earlier. Back to the store, tomorrow.
• Pumpkin pie - Never made it out of the freezer this past Thanksgiving. Still have whipped cream too!

I open to suggestions for cabbage. Looking for something simple. I have cream, which I guess opens up braising possibilities.

shrimp cocktail, king crab legs, sauteed brocollini w/ garlic, caesar salad. I love Costco

 

[Binky The Doormat]

New Year's Day fare:

Another 100% wife Always - 8lb-10lb pork butt roasted with jarred sauerkraut (drained) or about 6-8 hrs ...I think, pretty long. The kraut gets a great porky taste and browned on top. make mashed potatoes with heavy cream and loads of butter.

Fresh baked bread.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Messed up and didn't take picture (menu in above post) - it was beautiful and delicious. Highly recommend it. Very easy too.

Killing these freshly baked Salted Dark Chocolate Expresso Cookies right now - chewy, with smoked sea salt on top.

 

[heckmanm]

Making a variation on Kenji's Beef Stroganoff tonight

Couldn't find pearl onions, so just sliced up some yellow ones. And my wife had already bought some stew beef (chuck), so I'm using that instead of steaks and cooking longer in a low oven to get the meat more tender.

The flavor of the sauce is fantastic. Umami bomb.

ETA - definitely need to re-make this sometime using the steaks as recommended. Tough to get the chuck tender enough without overcooking the rest of the sauce. Aside from the meat being a bit chewy, outstanding flavor.

 

[RBM]

Killing these freshly baked Salted Dark Chocolate Expresso Cookies right now - chewy, with smoked sea salt on top.

OMG you just killed me with these.

 

[Megla]

Have a large Pittsburgh crowd coming over for the game on Sunday and I'm going to try my hand at making items from the Primanti Brothers menu along with Judge Small Chili.

I got several recipes online so I think I'm set, just a little nervous as many of these friends are actually from Pittsburgh.

I found a local bakery for the Italian loafs

Saturday I will make the Pastrami, Roast Beef and Turkey along with the oil and vinager slaw. Got 10LBs of yukon gold potatoes for the home fries.

So the menu will be

Primanit Brothers Sanwiches

Jundge Smalls Chili

Home Fries

Chili Cheese Fries

Cajun Fries Wings

Parm/Garlic Fried Wings

Much Beer and Bourbon and a good Ashton Cigar. Now lets hope Big Ben a A Brown are able to play

 

[heckmanm]

Making a variation on Kenji's Beef Stroganoff tonight

Couldn't find pearl onions, so just sliced up some yellow ones. And my wife had already bought some stew beef (chuck), so I'm using that instead of steaks and cooking longer in a low oven to get the meat more tender.

The flavor of the sauce is fantastic. Umami bomb.

ETA - definitely need to re-make this sometime using the steaks as recommended. Tough to get the chuck tender enough without overcooking the rest of the sauce. Aside from the meat being a bit chewy, outstanding flavor.

That looks awesome. I just started his book on vacation, and it's pretty fun so far.

I got it for Xmas. This recipe isn't actually in the book, as far as I could find, but definitely incorporates the umami principles from the book. Mushroom, onion, soy, Worcestershire, fish sauce.

 

[Nigel]

Have a large Pittsburgh crowd coming over for the game on Sunday and I'm going to try my hand at making items from the Primanti Brothers menu along with Judge Small Chili.

I got several recipes online so I think I'm set, just a little nervous as many of these friends are actually from Pittsburgh.

I found a local bakery for the Italian loafs

Saturday I will make the Pastrami, Roast Beef and Turkey along with the oil and vinager slaw. Got 10LBs of yukon gold potatoes for the home fries.

So the menu will be

Primanit Brothers Sanwiches

Jundge Smalls Chili

Home Fries

Chili Cheese Fries

Cajun Fries Wings

Parm/Garlic Fried Wings

Much Beer and Bourbon and a good Ashton Cigar. Now lets hope Big Ben a A Brown are able to play

Please share your pastrami-making process, thx

 

[Megla]

Have a large Pittsburgh crowd coming over for the game on Sunday and I'm going to try my hand at making items from the Primanti Brothers menu along with Judge Small Chili.

I got several recipes online so I think I'm set, just a little nervous as many of these friends are actually from Pittsburgh.

I found a local bakery for the Italian loafs

Saturday I will make the Pastrami, Roast Beef and Turkey along with the oil and vinager slaw. Got 10LBs of yukon gold potatoes for the home fries.

So the menu will be

Primanit Brothers Sanwiches

Jundge Smalls Chili

Home Fries

Chili Cheese Fries

Cajun Fries Wings

Parm/Garlic Fried Wings

Much Beer and Bourbon and a good Ashton Cigar. Now lets hope Big Ben a A Brown are able to play

Please share your pastrami-making process, thx

Short version, what I will do for Sunday

buy pre-packaged corn beef

Trim and rub with

Coursely ground

Black Pepper

Coriander Seed

Mustard Seed along with

Brown Sugar

Powdered Ginger

Red Pepper flakes

Cover corn beef generously and then vacume seal for 2 days

Smoke at 250 using applewood to internal of 195, lest rest for 30 minutes and slice

Long Version

If you can find it buy beef navel, if not brisket will do

Boil a brine of

Water

Salt

Pink Salt (2 tea spoons)

1 onion quartered

5 or 6 garlic gloves

Boil, cool with ice and cover beef with brine, brine for 6 days, flipping the meat each day

Remove, pat dry, cover with rub and smoke at 250 to an internal of 195, rest 30 minutes and serve

 

[Rick James]

I've become addicted to making my own pasta now. It's really fun! So far I've made spaghetti, fettuccine, and pappardelle. I use this recipe from Serious Eats and it works great.

I'm going to try ravioli this weekend. goat cheese + sundried tomatoes. .mmmmmm

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Making this again today...so good

Disclaimer: I just use a bag of the frozen home fries or whatever you want to call them

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/baked-eggs-with-chorizo-and-potatoes

 

[Osaurus]

Going with a classic mac and cheese recipe with some ranch seasoning added. Elbow macaroni in honor of Peyton's noodle arm.

 

[RBM]

Going with a classic mac and cheese recipe with some ranch seasoning added. Elbow macaroni in honor of Peyton's noodle arm.

Man I know it seems like can't miss but my wife and I have been messing around with Mac n cheese recipes and can't get a perfect one.

She prefers baked but the kids and I prefer creamy. We're in a bad Mac n cheese rut right now.

 

[bierfiend]

Going with a classic mac and cheese recipe with some ranch seasoning added. Elbow macaroni in honor of Peyton's noodle arm.

Man I know it seems like can't miss but my wife and I have been messing around with Mac n cheese recipes and can't get a perfect one.

She prefers baked but the kids and I prefer creamy. We're in a bad Mac n cheese rut right now.

are you having problems with consistency/texture, or flavor?

 

[RBM]

Going with a classic mac and cheese recipe with some ranch seasoning added. Elbow macaroni in honor of Peyton's noodle arm.

Man I know it seems like can't miss but my wife and I have been messing around with Mac n cheese recipes and can't get a perfect one.

She prefers baked but the kids and I prefer creamy. We're in a bad Mac n cheese rut right now.

are you having problems with consistency/texture, or flavor?

Flavor

 

[bierfiend]

Going with a classic mac and cheese recipe with some ranch seasoning added. Elbow macaroni in honor of Peyton's noodle arm.

Man I know it seems like can't miss but my wife and I have been messing around with Mac n cheese recipes and can't get a perfect one.

She prefers baked but the kids and I prefer creamy. We're in a bad Mac n cheese rut right now.

are you having problems with consistency/texture, or flavor?

Flavor

very good...what flavors do you like? i have made a lot of these. one that sold well included gouda.

edit: i typically use (used) blends. one mild and one more profound or closer to what I wanted to highlight.

 

[RBM]

Going with a classic mac and cheese recipe with some ranch seasoning added. Elbow macaroni in honor of Peyton's noodle arm.

Man I know it seems like can't miss but my wife and I have been messing around with Mac n cheese recipes and can't get a perfect one.

She prefers baked but the kids and I prefer creamy. We're in a bad Mac n cheese rut right now.

are you having problems with consistency/texture, or flavor?

Flavor

very good...what flavors do you like? i have made a lot of these. one that sold well included gouda.edit: i typically use (used) blends. one mild and one more profound or closer to what I wanted to highlight.

One of my all time favorites was one with white cheddar and Gruyere but that's over since the kids hated it.

I'm talking a basic Mac n cheese.

 

[bierfiend]

Going with a classic mac and cheese recipe with some ranch seasoning added. Elbow macaroni in honor of Peyton's noodle arm.

Man I know it seems like can't miss but my wife and I have been messing around with Mac n cheese recipes and can't get a perfect one.

She prefers baked but the kids and I prefer creamy. We're in a bad Mac n cheese rut right now.

are you having problems with consistency/texture, or flavor?

Flavor

very good...what flavors do you like? i have made a lot of these. one that sold well included gouda.edit: i typically use (used) blends. one mild and one more profound or closer to what I wanted to highlight.

One of my all time favorites was one with white cheddar and Gruyere but that's over since the kids hated it.

I'm talking a basic Mac n cheese.

pardon. thought you were looking for something more for you and the mrs. is white cheddar too sharp for them?

also, as a compromise- get it more creamy. place in casserole dish. sprinkle with panko or other bread crumbs. broil until crispy.

 

[RBM]

White cheddar not too sharp.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

White cheddar not too sharp.

The color has little to nothing to do with it.

 

[RBM]

White cheddar not too sharp.

The color has little to nothing to do with it.

Was answering bierfiend's question.

 

[bierfiend]

White cheddar not too sharp.

The color has little to nothing to do with it.

White cheddar not too sharp.

The color has little to nothing to do with it.

Was answering bierfiend's question.

yeah, same thing. you can get varying degrees of sharpness for each, but as a general trend you see more of the spectrum for yellow/orange in stores, with sharp white being more prevalent for white.

 

[General Malaise]

Dungeness crab is in season and is going for $5.99 a pound here. I picked up two crabs on Saturday, had them cleaned by the butcher, cracked them open yesterday, got at least a full pound of fresh, delicious crab meat and for the first time in my life, made crab cakes. They were splendid. Recipe here. I just used store bought bread crumbs to save time and would do again. Also used Sriracha instead of Tobasco and tossed in some Tony's Creole for good measure.

 

[heckmanm]

Trying a batch of jambalaya for Fat Tuesday. Need to keep the spices down a bit so as not to offend the children, but a little hot sauce at serving time should help make up for it.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Made this earlier this week. Delicious, really easy (other than trying to get cans of tomatoes open with a dying ancient can opener!). The butter could be swapped for EVOO in whole or part. I tripled it, so next time I may go 1/2 / 1/2 to reduce 15 Tbl of butter!! It was slightly on the thin side, but I believe that is partly due to my including the liquid from the tomatoes, and the recipe's design. If I read some of the comments correctly, plain Italian tomato sauce is usually not something you can stick a spoon in and it stands. I also threw in a couple smashed garlic cloves that I removed with the onion.

I got the recipe from TheKitchn.com

Marcella Hazan's Famous Tomato Sauce
Makes 2-4 servings

Cook 45 minutes
Total 45 minutes


Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes, no salt or herbs added
  
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  
• 1 small white onion, peeled and cut in half
  
• Kosher salt
  

Instructions

1. Put a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
   
2. Add the tomatoes, butter, onion halves, and a pinch of salt.
   
3. Bring to a simmer, and then lower the heat.
   
4. Crush the tomatoes lightly with the back of a spoon as they cook, and stir occasionally.
   
5. Simmer very gently for 45 minutes, or until droplets of fat appear on the surface of the tomatoes.
   
6. Remove and discard the onion.
   

Additional notes


Option to leave onion in, mix with immersion blender.

To serve: Shaved Parmesan cheese, freshly ground black pepper

 




 

 

[mon]

Been experimenting with curry soups. Found this online -- it's called Anything You Have Curry Coconut Soup. It's a pretty good base recipe. You just add the meat and veggies you want in it. Made it today and really liked it. Only thing I changed was using yellow curry powder, since I didn't have red paste. I want to get some of the paste for next time, though.

• 1 tablespoon oil
  
• 1 onion, chopped
  
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  
• 1 knob of ginger, peeled and grated
  
• 1-2 tablespoons red curry paste
  
• 1-2 tablespoons turmeric
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 tablespoons sugar
  
• 12 baby yukon potatoes
  
• 2 14-ounce cans coconut milk
  
• 3 cups vegetable broth
  
• anything you have for fresh veggie toppings and meat
  

 

[In The Zone]

The grandkids are spending the night and here is what PaPa whipped up for dinner.

 

[mrip541]

I recently sprang for a nice handmade Santoku knife. The very first time my gf picked it up she dropped it into the sink and broke the tip off. Just wanted to share.

 

[NewlyRetired]

This is likely just old man disease but last week I made a ton of homemade raviolis.  It took almost 3 hours of steady constant work.

By the time I was done, my knees and feet were really sore.

Do they sell anything for kitchens for people who stand for a long time?  I know I have seen some places, where general workers stand a lot, that use cushion type mats but I don't know if those work in a kitchen setting.

 

[Tiger Fan]

been cooking alot with spaghetti squash lately.  Love this stuff.  Only 30 calories/cup and has great consistency, substance and absorbs great flavor.  olive oil (or spray), salt and pepper is all you need.  Cook it for 25 minutes then shred with 2 forks.

 

[Mr. Ected]

This is likely just old man disease but last week I made a ton of homemade raviolis.  It took almost 3 hours of steady constant work.

By the time I was done, my knees and feet were really sore.

Do they sell anything for kitchens for people who stand for a long time?  I know I have seen some places, where general workers stand a lot, that use cushion type mats but I don't know if those work in a kitchen setting.

Look for Anti-Fatigue floor mats. They sell them on Amazon, and they basically are thick, black cushioned mats. They look like they are designed to be used all over the place.

HTH

 

[mrip541]

Do they sell anything for kitchens for people who stand for a long time?  I know I have seen some places, where general workers stand a lot, that use cushion type mats but I don't know if those work in a kitchen setting.

My sister has one of those mats in her kitchen and she loves it. I can't remember the brand...