Don't know what to cook tonight? Post your meal ideas!

[Reno_eNVy]

Last night we had brinner (breakfast at dinner) and made Emeril Legasse's sourdough blueberry pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs.

Also worth noting, homemade pancakes (at least the sourdough ones we make) keep very well in the freezer in a freezer ziplock bag. Just be sure to let them completely cool before throwing them in. When you're ready to eat them just throw them in the oven at 300*F until they're soft and fluffy again.

 

[passedpawn]

Last night we had brinner (breakfast at dinner) and made Emeril Legasse's sourdough blueberry pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs.

Also worth noting, homemade pancakes (at least the sourdough ones we make) keep very well in the freezer in a freezer ziplock bag. Just be sure to let them completely cool before throwing them in. When you're ready to eat them just throw them in the oven at 300*F until they're soft and fluffy again.

I always make a lot more than needed, then freeze. However, I find that if I freeze them while hot (in large baggies), then microwave them when needed, they come out perfect again. Actually, my kids microwave them, which is the kind of cooking I trust my boys with (girl is different).

 

[bobbrews]

Pasta Bolognaise/Bolognese



Very easy. Total cooking time is 30-60 minutes. Canned tomatoes can have a tinny taste so they will require longer cooking time than fresh tomatoes. I like switching this up with beef, veal, pork, and/or lamb combinations. You can even use a good quality ground sausage or turkey if that's your thing. Some crispy smokey bacon or pancetta on the finish could be a real surprise with a turkey version. You could also add beans+chiles, and transform this into a sort of chili served with rice instead of pasta.

 

[Fijidave12]

There aren't many things better in this world than a good bolognese.

 

[Dawnhulio]

I put together some shrimp skewers and veggie kabobs last night (onions, mushrooms, and zuchinni), all brushed lightly with olive oil and fresh garlic. They can be tossed on the grill and cooked in no time. Serving a spinach, tomato, and feta side salad dressed with a red wine vinagrette made with fresh herbs from the garden. Yum!

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Filipino adoboe chicken and lumpia . . .
made it for the guys at the firehouse this shift and they are fighting over who gets the left overs for breakfast LOL

You are the first american I have ever seen refer to them as Lumpia.

I have some respect for you now.

Not much, mind you, but some.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

In the process of making polenta for dinner.

Cajun seasoned shrimp over bell pepper, onion, and garlic polenta cakes with a side of cajun ratatouille.

OM NOM!

 

[niquejim]

my wife asked me to use up the large bag of locally grown arugula. So I did an arugula, goat cheese, raspberry salad with a raspberry vinaigrette. I then sauteed some chicken thighs which I chopped and tossed with spaghetti with an arugula pesto and heavy cream sauce

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Sounds excellent, niquejim. We tend to make something out of whatever we have if we don't feel like going to the grocery store.

That's one downside to only buying ingredients 2 or 3 meals ahead of time (at the most) but it makes up for it having amazing super-extra fresh meats, veggies, fruits, etc., every meal.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I haven't decided on dinner yet (fish sounds good.... I know Raley's has been getting in wild caught river salmon daily)

However, I've got dessert all ready to go.

Chocolate Covered Banana Split Bites

Somebody posted images on facebook and it caught my interest. Mine are chocolate dipped and covered in chopped almonds.

Who knew you could get useful info on facebook?

 

[Rivenin]

Just made some quick fajitas. Took all of 20 mins and like 6 bucks

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Ended up making wild-caught sockeye salmon. BBQ on charcoal and made a black cherry chipotle sauce. Served with a side of rosemary brown rice and a delicious spicy tempranillo.

 

[KeyWestBrewing]

Saison du buff beer can chicken with mashed potatoes(boiled in chicken broth saison mix).... incredibly delicious.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Saison du buff beer can chicken with mashed potatoes(boiled in chicken broth saison mix).... incredibly delicious.

Wow, sounds like it! Did you do it in the oven or on the grill?

I've never done beerbutt chicken with saison. I imagine it would be quite delightful.

 

[KeyWestBrewing]

Wow, sounds like it! Did you do it in the oven or on the grill?

I've never done beerbutt chicken with saison. I imagine it would be quite delightful.

Grill all the way

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Heck yes! I grill every opportunity I get. And we use the real hardwood charcoal from Whole Foods. Super cheap, you get a ton, and I'm now able to start a fire super quickly without lighter fluid... I just use a piece of the bag as tinder

Also, tonight I'm making a pizza. Homemade dough, sauce from scratch using fresh romas, deli pepperoni, basil from my garden, and fresh mozzarella.


For dessert I'm taking graham crackers, dipping them in the leftover chocolate I have from the banana split bites, brulee torch a marshmallow on top, top with a strawberry half, and drizzle chocolate over the entire thing.

 

[KeyWestBrewing]

That sounds awesome, reminds me a lot of the dessert shops in Amsterdam. Get Billys Chilies or Ghostface Killah from Twisted Pine Brewing co. Theyre both chili beers, I use them as my water to make pizza dough. Its pretty kick ass tasty.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

That sounds awesome, reminds me a lot of the dessert shops in Amsterdam.

What are you implying?

 

[KeyWestBrewing]

Coming out of a coffee shop or bar or both and seeing this almost brings tears of joy....

https://www.hg2.com/uploadedimages/venues/amsterdam-snack-bakkerswinkel-1.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UqlTR6kToLg/ThsEp6yn39I/AAAAAAAAABA/3LTa9MwD8U0/s1600/waffles.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59637966@N00/4839258841/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59637966@N00/4839870728/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59637966@N00/4839870754/in/photostream/

I think you get my point by now lol

 

[KeyWestBrewing]

Pizza made with Ghostface Killah chili beer topped with; capicola, smoked ham, salami, and vidalia onion. Sauce made from fresh pressed tomato. Delicious!!!....