What did I cook this weekend.....

What's not to like about THAT?

 

Fresh out of the oven!

 

Git in ma belly!

 

Need to research a couple recipes for a lemon/blueberry icing/drizzle.

 

I am only a few miles away, and I WANT A PIECE OF THAT CAKE!

*drools*

 

Threw together a quick dinner tonight to start cleaning out the freezer. I found some fish and some brussel sprouts, so that's what happened for dinner.

Fish was baked with a sauce made from butter, garlic, green onion, lemon juice, and what I can only guess is the white wine equivalent of BMC.

Brussel sprouts were roasted with balsamic vinegar and some cherry tomatoes from the garden.

And some couscous because the plate didn't have enough hippie on it.

 

Amedeo's at about 7:30 tonight

 

Tomahawk steak with oven-style potatoes and coleslaw, with a nice 2003 bordeaux. thanks podz for the tip on the steaks being available:

 

Six layers of lemon and raspberry cake

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Double birthday?

 

Here's SWMBO's Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake with Blueberry Drizzle. Yeah...it was good.

 

Yes. My daughter and her cousin

 

Funny, I was trying to read the cake like an rebus. I couldn't quite figure it out.



First one here is clam cakes and chowder.

Anybody remember rebuses in beer bottle caps? Do they still do that?

 

13) Think before you speak

 

Just wanted to say this recipe kicks the hell out of any other pita recipe I've tried. Thanks for sharing.

 

Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Pancetta, Zucchini Parmesan Crisps, and Baby Portabellas

 

After trimming the pin oaks & cleaning the gardens, I used some of the dead pin oak in the pit with some fresh Hungarian sausage. The oak & the patina inside the pit makes for great flavor. They were juicy & popped when you bit into them.

 

I have everything from the store and plan on doing these tonight!

 

Get the chicken in the marinade ASAP.

 

I think the two on the right are dont jump the gun and Justin beaver

 

Read everything from this thread but have never posted. Some grilled zander, pan fried cod and salt block scallops. No finished pics, though. Went down too fast.

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Lunch: Homegrown German Johnson tomato and a yellow "Carolina Gold" from the farmer's market, local fresh mozzarella, EVOO, balsamic glaze, fresh basil, Maldon Sea Salt. Simple and delish.

Oh yeah, I made two batches of spent grain doggie treats, too.

 

I looked at the salt blocks. Maybe try that. Sounds kinda cool.

 

Been in marinade for about 5 hours. About to cook it. Pita and condiments are done!
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If the chicken is as good as the Sauce it will be a fine meal indeed!!

 

I hope to use it more often. A little high maintenance but seemed to work/season well.

 

Glad I'm not the only one who tried to read it that way. I don't feel quite as stupid now.
Regards, GF.

 

Well, I did not get a picture of a completed Gyro, and they were not around long enough anyway! What a fantastic recipe! The chicken marinade, pita, and Tzatzike are all just fantastic! I did divide the dough into 8 pieces and rolled them out individually which made for a fairly rustic look for the flat bread

I managed to get a picture before we dug in though. Thanks again for sharing the recipe. It's one I will be doing again and again!

 

Old bananas turned into banana bread last night. Still can't figure out how to bake them so they are done in the center and not dry on the outside.

Also soaked beans last night and pulled a ham apart. Placed it all in the crock pot this morning. Hated to do it, but the ham was in the fridge too long and needs to get eaten. Nobody wants to eat it so I made beans. I'll be the only one eating it, but I'm resetting the clock on the ham, so to speak.

 

Instead of using a loaf pan, put the same dough in a muffin pan. You won't have any problem with wet centers from the banana.

Here's the recipe I use BTW (except use muffin pan). These muffins disappear quickly! I put crushed pecans in mine. And muffins only take 20-30 minutes.

Recipe: Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
• 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Cooking spray/oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and lightly flour loaf pan.
3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, vanilla, honey, butter, eggs, bananas, yogurt, and walnuts (if desired) in a large bowl, mixing well.
5. Pour batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

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Try adding some moisture to the oven. It should keep the moisture from the outsidecrust from drying out too much. I think that trick is used with cheesecakes and such.

 

Oh yeah! I forgot about that trick! Alton Brown taught me that years ago.

I guess I better buy some more bananas. I don't plan on eating much of this, but I'd like to make some to bring to work.

 

What temp are you baking your banana bread at? I use a healthy amount of banana in mine, bake it at 325° F for 75 minutes or so. Done in the middle, no dry anywhere.

 

I do my regular breads to an internal temp of 200F, would probably be a good temp to shoot for and not overcook the outside.
+1 on the moisture in the oven, I have a small cast iron skillet in the bottom of my oven, rusty as crap that I add water to.

 

Heh... Nothing wrong with that. $1.00 meal that lasts for a week.

 

Marinated a pork tenderloin in lime and garlic and grilled, smashed potatoes, kale and tomatoes from the garden and fresh Jersey corn. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1438641118.958058.jpg

 

I made a freaking ton of feta cheese this weekend, and I can't tell you why. I've got pounds of it.

Anyone have any recommendations for recipes that use a lot of feta? Greek salad is already on the menu.

 

I'd be happy to take some off your hands

 

Inside of the cake

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I just cut up some andouille sausage, mixing it into some brown rice. Gonna add some feta on top of that I think. Maybe a handful of rosemary too.

 

I wouldn't make a peep until that plate held nothing more than a cob. Man that all looks great!