What did I cook this weekend.....

[mattmmille]

I took a vacation week recently and the only thing SWMBO put as a requirement for the week was to go one night to a game at Fenway. Bless her heart but I had a "discussion" that in a way I didn't want to support the team by showing up or paying for tickets. I made my case and then I of course had to buy tickets.

The good news is the hordes of people getting in and out was non existent which is most of the aggravation going to the game. Plus tickets were dirt cheap and really good. 7 rows off of first base.

The other good news is we hit up a chinese restaurant in the Back Bay I've been dying to try. Goooooot lit and then headed to the game.

So, how much DOES a fen weigh?

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

So, how much DOES a fen weigh?

A wicked lot.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Don't be such a pissuh

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I think you meant peckah.

 

[paulthenurse]

For a guy who's such a peckah head he's wicked pissah.

 

[Kiichi]

Uncalled for?: Yes. Appropriate?: I dare think so. Funny?: I hope so. Depressing?: Yep...=(
https://youtu.be/xcwJt4bcnXs

Anyhow, more food to come when I empty my ramen.

 

[Melana]

Chicken thighs with sage wrapped in prosciuto

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[ChefRex]

Chicken thighs with sage wrapped in prosciuto

I'd eat that!

 

[passedpawn]

Chicken thighs with sage wrapped in prosciuto

MMMMMMmmmmmmmmm. I think I'll do that Sunday.

 

[Melana]

Oh and I made a pan sauce with white wine and lemon

 

[Natdavis777]

Making some Bang Bang Shrimp... Wife bought small shrimp so it's more like popcorn Bang Bang shrimp. Sauce is on point though

 

[Staestc]

I believe there is a thread on here somewhere that documents some knucklehead attempting to build one. From what I remember of that thread it should be considered a "What not to do" primer.

Yes, I watched your build and all the crap you took here, but I know what you were going through to build it cause I have watched 10-15 builds on other sites. I think your's came out great as evidenced by the post build results!

 

[Staestc]

Chicken thighs with sage wrapped in prosciuto

Now there is something I'm definitely going to do!

 

[Staestc]

I'm doing shrimp enchiladas with a jalapeño cream sauce for dinner tonight. Pictures later.

 

[ChefRex]

Yes, I watched your build and all the crap you took here, but I know what you were going through to build it cause I have watched 10-15 builds on other sites. I think your's came out great as evidenced by the post build results!

From what I read Paul didn't have a clue what he was doing

 

[BrewerBear]

I love garlic and this looks fantastic.Let us know when how yours turn out. I bet they would be great wrapped in bacon.

So, I have not exactly made these yet however... I now have a craving for the Deep-Fried Garlic Balls.
http://www.foodrepublic.com/2015/05...rlic-bombs-heres-a-recipe-and-a-how-to-video/

 

[Staestc]

From what I read Paul didn't have a clue what he was doing

No doubt my build will be better! Lol

Honestly, none of us know what we are doing when you build an oven, unless you do it for a living. You learn what you can then bite the bullet and build it. Probably a small minority have done it more than once [emoji1]

 

[Staestc]

Filling for the shrimp enchiladas.
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[Temptd2]

Chicken thighs with sage wrapped in prosciuto

Oh man, that looks divine! I have two packages of prosciutto I've been trying to decide how to use - this looks like a winner. Also my sage plant is very productive. My Thai basil is too - I bet that would also be good in place of sage in at least a few of them!

What's your cooking method there, Melana?

 

[gratus fermentatio]

There is so much win in this thread! You folks constantly amaze me.
Regards, GF.

 

[Melana]

Oh man, that looks divine! I have two packages of prosciutto I've been trying to decide how to use - this looks like a winner. Also my sage plant is very productive. My Thai basil is too - I bet that would also be good in place of sage in at least a few of them!

What's your cooking method there, Melana?

Season, wrap, and brown in a pan. Transfer to a baking dish with a little stock and roast until done. I deglazed the pan with wine and lemon.

 

[paulthenurse]

From what I read Paul didn't have a clue what he was doing

That just depends on your definition of what exactly constitutes a clue.

Yes, it looks like it was built by a nurse. It was. But the pizzas taste great.

 

[Temptd2]

Season, wrap, and brown in a pan. Transfer to a baking dish with a little stock and roast until done. I deglazed the pan with wine and lemon.

Perfect, thanks! I've got to try this.

We do one with shrimp - large peeled and deveined shrimp, wrap a basil leaf around the shrimp then wrap that with a strip of prosciutto, sizzle 'em up in a little olive oil til shrimp is just cooked through. Makes a great appetizer or meal.

 

[mattmmille]

Perfect, thanks! I've got to try this.

We do one with shrimp - large peeled and deveined shrimp, wrap a basil leaf around the shrimp then wrap that with a strip of prosciutto, sizzle 'em up in a little olive oil til shrimp is just cooked through. Makes a great appetizer or meal.

These recipes sound great...except I think I would do them with thinly sliced bacon, or pancetta. I've never been a proponent of cooking prosciutto...it has such a subtle, wonderful flavor. In my opinion (and I'm not saying anyone else is wrong...just opinion!), cooking prosciutto changes the flavor to something not much different than plain ol' ham. I love the traditional prosciutto wrapped honeydew or cantaloupe.

 

[flars]

Pressure canned 7 quarts of green beans. Got a late start so a second 5 gallon bucket of beans will go to Son and Daughter-in-law, at Grandsons' birthday party tomorrow.

Another quarts worth was saved back just for fresh eating.

 

[Staestc]

Going to grill some strips, a red onion, and some broccoli tonight. What is a better way to start than with a frozen fresh peach daiquiri!
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[Staestc]

Strips are in marinade.
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[Staestc]

Broccoli on the grill. Already did Conecuh Cajun Sausage.
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[Staestc]

Strips are getting close.
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[Staestc]

Final pict. New York Strip, grilled broccoli, Cajun sausage, and fettucini Alfredo. My wife took most of the broccoli! Lol
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