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What's for Dinner? Part 81 (OLD)
I saw some pretty stews involving artichokes over on Saveur. I was cruising their slideshows for ideas for dinner. And I am bored. Anyway, there were two with lively artichokes poking out of the stew. I cannot get artichokes yet. Lucky you.
And don't veal chops sound good right about now.
Baby artichokes intimidate me.
What's for Dinner? Part 81 (OLD)
Tonight I am having pasta! Why the ! you ask? Well, my man and his friends went to the grocery this morning for their trip to the "Out West Camp" (which is a piece of land we have with 2 other couples which has an off grid - um - shed on it). They stopped back by the house to pick up a soldering iron, the generator, the dog and to drop me off a PASTA BOAT! Like the kind you see on TV! I am so excited to have a TV gadget.
But what sorta pasta shall I have? Today's big question! I have no vehicle (they took it) so I will be making due with what is on hand.
I counted my chickens before they left. I felt a little better when I saw what looked like a 20+ pound prime rib with a GIANT fatcap on it laying in the back of the SUV. That should feed them for a while. I do wonder how they will cook it. The oven out there is really small. They were very secretive. I hope they do not burn themselves. I saw a case of liquor. I hope they keep my dog out of the fire. She likes to retrieve food from it while it is still hot. She loses it when burning animal fat is within reach.
Oh well. In any case I am alone and will be carbo loading with my PASTA BOAT.
Simple pleasures folks!
What's for Dinner? Part 81 (OLD)
Very chuckleworthy post. I deem you an Old Country Food Pervert.
What's for Dinner? Part 81 (OLD)
I layer it. Mashed potatoes as the snow on bottom and then I mix kielbasa, onions (fried) and then add chopped greens (usually chard) tot he pan and cook it and layer all that on the potatoes then pile it down with cheddar and bake it off. I usually add vinegar to each layer (like butter and vinegar to potatoes and also vinegar to the saute of the poop part. Only the cheese is vinegarless. It is SO UGLY, but it is the sort of thing everyone eats til it is gone. I made three pans and there was NONE left. O I N K !!!!
80's Party!!!
You will need some WHAM! And Madonna. Maybe people can bring their mixed tapes their BF anfd GF's made for them. ACK! Maybe a little Soft Cell? Guys wearing Miami Vice outfits and Duran Duran hair.
I spent the better part of the 80's looking like Joan Jett. Please do not tell anyone.
80's Party!!!
Tee HAW! When I first read this post I was thinking "80's - nothing was going on them and it was just a little bit ago!" Gulp. I am an old fart! I LOVE the Knorr's, meatballs and taco layer dip ideas. They are SO 80's. The meatballs need to be brought to the party in a crockpot.
Of course no 80's party would be complete without TAB. You could make Koozie's from old shoulder pads. : ). What a vile fashion era.
The big question is what are you wearing?
Milk in bags ... Are Canadians weird, or are Americans the weirdos?
People who do long cruises on sailboats use it. It is not my favorite, but it beats no milk or IMO - soy milk. Next time we do a longer cruise I am going to try almond milk. Also shelf stable.
Can I cook a frozen pan of lasagna?
Yep. Second that post! Low, slow and then uncover at the last. I am not sure, but I think it might be better than freshly cooked. I have done shells and other stuffed pasta the same way. If you are worried about it being dry, cook off some extra sauce and have it on the table.
What's for Dinner? Part 81 (OLD)
Thanks! I use white. The recipe sez apple cider vinegar, but I ran out so I used white and it tasted just as good.
Most Mouth Watering Scenes in Film
A while back my husband was watching a Seinfeld rerun where the bald guy grabs an eclair out of the trash. A couple days later DH asks why I never make eclairs anymore.
I still do not know what makes men tick.
Most Mouth Watering Scenes in Film
I just watched that the other night! I was wondering if anyone was going to say that!
What is the "Southern" equivalent of Italian-American "Baked Ziti"? Potato Salad?
Northerners do not bring potato salad to a picnic?
Is baked ziti brought as a side dish?
Jello molds? Maybe block party circa 1973. That was just the South? No. I saw it plenty in CA. Ditto that for tater salad.
All northerners bring ziti or is it just Italians?
I have noticed PNWers like their potato salad too. They still call grilling "Barbequeing". Maddening weirdos.
Family Sues Chinese Restaurant For Death Due To Allergy....
If your kid had allergies so bad that exposure could kill her would you not always ensure she had her epi pen?
Someone here said something like unless they were serving kung pao... I agree with that. You do your best as a restaurant, but there are sauces or preparations that may have peanut or peanut oil or made in a factory where peanuts are processed.
That said, - my Gosh those poor parents. I hope they are doing this in grief and will reconsider later.
Why Not Put Foil On A Resting Roast
I tent. I have a cool house and it would get cold. I tent, I do not cover it with foil and tighten down all the edges. Never had a problem with it losing its crispy. I undercook by 5 degrees - Iso I take it out just before it reaches done.
Oh and as for when not - I do not tent when I am in a hot place. Like in S. Florida on my 85 degree porch and sweating my arse off. Why tent then. I do not use the oven during those times our air conditioning is marginal during the best of times.
What's for Dinner? Part 81 (OLD)
We have been freezer dumping too. Had freezer chile verde for lunch and have been making bread pudding from bread hunks I stashed in the freeze.
Tonight we are having what I like (but everyone else hates) to call Geese Poop on the Snows of Wisconsin. I usually make it during football season because it is manfood, but tonight we are having guys over to the house - one of which adores Geese Poop. Sooo... It is a casserole with vinegared mashed potatoes, kielbasa, onion, swiss chard all covered with cheddar. The name fits it perfectly. It is really good, but vile to look at. 6 men, one woman, 3 big casseroles. I swear there won't be ANY left.
Kielbasa and chard from the freeze! Woopy!
Marinates artichoke oil
You can make pasta or a grain salad and use it in that. Actually you can dump some of that marinade into a jar and tinker with it to make your own dressing. I think it needs help. You might like the dressing over some warm white beans or a salad.
I always wipe the lid down. Oil seems to hide in there.
Anyone have any luck making Naan in the oven?
You can do them straight on the grill, in a cast iron, on a stone and in the oven on a cookie sheet . The important thing is a hot oven or that your fire is hot and steady (like with a nice bed of coals) The pan or stone or grill - whatever you cook on should be very hot as well. Put a bit of oil down and slap the bread right on.
I am roasting a whole COW aka Francis Mallman style from Argentina
So good to hear someone planning an event remembers the portapots and salad (not in the same place mind you).
My husband and a couple of his friends decide it is pig or goat or some other kill roasting time and plan and get up early and engineer all sorts of rigs for their meat and ways to keep the beer cold but EVERY time forget people pee and want veggies.
Last year we bought a fryer (A GIANT one) for fries and hushpuppies and onion rings and... well, I would advise against that.
This year we are having a bluegrass festival of sorts with one of our neighbors. I heard the two men chatting about it - mainly my husbands ideas about some Australian grill he had in mind to construct. And he was telling him they needed to start work on the pig caskets.
I see another hairless arm summer for him.
Garbage cans are a great idea. We make coleslaw and salsa in them.
I am roasting a whole COW aka Francis Mallman style from Argentina
Yeah, I will be looking for your pictures post fest. I love the manmoxie!
Collectable (high value/high price) Cookbooks?
I tried to bribe her with a hoosier cabinet at an auction. No go. Tough cookie!
Someone stole a family BIBLE? If you could see the look on my face.
the lowly meatloaf sandwich
Pan fried meatloaf, mayo/ketchup/sriracha, homemade pickles and onions, two thick slabs of hememade white bread smooshed down.
Hominy recipes?
I like it in pork posole, tripe soup and in a casserole I got from Pioneer Woman.
Casserole: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/09/delicious-hominy-casserole/
I also add it to Progresso Southwestern low calorie soup along with avocado and little cheese quesadillas for dinner in a pinch.
Make sure to wash it thoroughly. It is packed in lye water.
Is this wrong to do? Requesting a server....
There is absolutely nothing wrong with requesting a certain server. You like and trust that person and the servers do not care.
Now - about your getting food you did not order. That is what it is. Part of the servers job is making sure to communicate information about the meal to the chef and then when it comes up to check it and confirm (if needed) that it was done BEFORE it is brought to the table. Period. If it is wrong, a new one is cooked or (if possible) the meal is corrected. The server can go out and tell the table what is up if there is a delay. The server should also know or check with the chef about what is possible for those with food allergies.
15% is generous especially considering the serious nature of food effecting health.
What is your "go to" meal when there is too much month left at the end of the paycheque - past or present
I too am a food hoarder. My parents had a habit of disappearing for a while and we had to scrounge around for food and toilet paper (completely off topic with the TP, but - it is true!). I have never been that desperate since. We used to walk to the water and fish. I made bread, corn bread and beans, watermelon and mangoes. My comfort food is still pintos with ketchup and cornbread.
I also hoard TP. My mom sees it in my garage and knows why I have like 30 rolls. She keeps her comments to herself.
Collectable (high value/high price) Cookbooks?
I have a cookbook put out during WWI. It is put out by the government telling women how to cook within their rations. It is not in very good shape so I doubt it is worth much. I played with it when I was a little girl ~cringe~.
My sister has a very old copy dating from the 1800's of the Carolina Housewife. I covet it mightily. It has been in our family - well since the 1800's and has lots of funny remarks written in it by the women in our family.
Collectable (high value/high price) Cookbooks?
Well, she looked like she may have had a solid recipe for Cracked Windsor Oysters, served on the half shell, fully tenderized and pre-masticated.
What's for Dinner? Part 80 - Old
Yeh, I am making it. But with Nutella. I am starting to sprout a snout and curly tail!
What's for Dinner? Part 80 - Old
MMM. Hazelnuts and figs. So pretty too. I wonder if I could use Nutella to make that. I have a tub I am trying to use. Gosh that looks yumbly!
What's for Dinner? Part 80 - Old
Oh they do have pretty produce! What a boon for those who find fresh veggies hard to come by! I may have to try them for those cipollines. One in your picture had such a pretty caramelized bottom! I am going to see if I can get some starts for those. Or maybe they are sold dry. So glad I saw your picture. I am always looking for something new.
