What did I cook this weekend.....

[TexasDroughtBrewery]

Mmmmm, BACON! Did the beer and bacon pair well?

It was paired up really nice.

Also this was my first time to try a sour beer. I think I only liked it because the vinegar sour like flavor actually did balance the fatty salty bacons. But I could never see myself just enjoying one alone.

 

[unionrdr]

Camping this weekend. Supposed to rain this afternoon and possible storms tonight and tomorrow.

I don't get the excitement for these things anyway. I mean, you know what causes them, and after you've seen a few, what's the big deal?

Well, I thought about having her use hers on the tripod, while I kept mine "on", and in video mode with my finger on the big button with the red dot on it. I wanna pan with it to try & get the camera to " see" it as we do?...might be cool to try & capture. but it's supposed to rain all weekend. Bummer.

 

[Temptd2]

We have too much smoke from the big Soberanes Fire south of us, and then coupled with the typical summer coastal crud, AKA fog, it's rare we get to see the Perseids. This is just not the right time of year to look at the sky at night unless you enjoy fog!

 

[Remmy]

Everything sous vide or something.

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[Yeastieboy]

Pizza. Pig.

 

[Staestc]

We have too much smoke from the big Soberanes Fire south of us, and then coupled with the typical summer coastal crud, AKA fog, it's rare we get to see the Perseids. This is just not the right time of year to look at the sky at night unless you enjoy fog!

You'll have to wait for the Gemenids!

 

[Temptd2]

You'll have to wait for the Gemenids!

I'm MUCH more likely to see something in December!

 

[Staestc]

I'm MUCH more likely to see something in December!

That was my thought too! Lol

 

[applescrap]

Everything sous vide or something.

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Those tostones always look nice.

 

[mattmmille]

Those tostones always look nice.

Giggity

 

[unionrdr]

Standardized the recipe for that side dish I mentioned earlier.
CHEESY POTATO GRITS

4-5C) Left over firm mashed potatoes, well chilled
5) Green onions, sliced thin
2 TBSP) Creole seasoning
Cracked black pepper to taste
1/2 Stick) Butter, melted
1C) Shredded cheese ( I used pepper jack)
3) Large eggs
1C) Yellow corn grits
About 1 1/2C of milk
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Heat oven to 425F. Fold all ingredients by hand, as a mixer might make it too creamy. We want this to firm up a bit after mixing by letting the grits soak up excess moisture. Grease two corn bread pans & divide mixture evenly between them. level'em off & bake 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. They should be firm to the touch, giving only slightly. The cheese should be bubbling through the surface here & there as well. cut into squares & serve warm. These are good for dinner with gravy or marinara sauce poured over them. Or with sawmill or sausage gravy for breakfast. Makes 8-12 servings, depending on how hungry y'all are...

 

[LakesideBrewing]

I made poutine yesterday, sorry no pic. It was really good and might be my new obsession.

 

[Yeastieboy]

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[Staestc]

Standardized the recipe for that side dish I mentioned earlier.

CHEESY POTATO GRITS



4-5C) Left over firm mashed potatoes, well chilled

5) Green onions, sliced thin

2 TBSP) Creole seasoning

Cracked black pepper to taste

1/2 Stick) Butter, melted

1C) Shredded cheese ( I used pepper jack)

3) Large eggs

1C) Yellow corn grits

About 1 1/2C of milk

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Heat oven to 425F. Fold all ingredients by hand, as a mixer might make it too creamy. We want this to firm up a bit after mixing by letting the grits soak up excess moisture. Grease two corn bread pans & divide mixture evenly between them. level'em off & bake 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. They should be firm to the touch, giving only slightly. The cheese should be bubbling through the surface here & there as well. cut into squares & serve warm. These are good for dinner with gravy or marinara sauce poured over them. Or with sawmill or sausage gravy for breakfast. Makes 8-12 servings, depending on how hungry y'all are...

Thanks for that post! Love potatoes, love grits, love cheese and butter, what's not to love with your recipe?!! Lol

Definitely worth a go!

 

[brewbama]

Cedar-Planked Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Meat Loaf

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[Staestc]

Cedar-Planked Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Meat Loaf

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Man, you've been killing it lately. Just looks fantastic!! Well done!

 

[Staestc]

Something new and a couple of old standbys. Filets on the grill, a simple spinach, tomato, and Parmesan salad, and loaded Hasselback potatoes in the oven.
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[Staestc]

Forgot about these guys. If I'm going to build a fire I almost always grill some sausage! In this case jalapeno sausage I grabbed at Costco when I bought the filets.
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[jsguitar]

I did a smoked then braised pork butt for carnitas.

 

[Staestc]

I did a smoked then braised pork butt for carnitas.

Very nice! The pot picture looks like one of mine! Identical looking meat but the pot is no w worn out!!

 

[jsguitar]

Very nice! The pot picture looks like one of mine! Identical looking meat but the pot is no w worn out!!

Haha! Yep. Everytime I see one of your pics I think of our red Le Creuset, except yours gets put to better use!

Ours is a bit chipped on the bottom actually. Not my fault but I didn't say that!

 

[Staestc]

It's just an awesome pot. You can brown, sauté, then braise in it. That covers about half of my cooking! Lol. Mine is just flat worn out, and I use wood or bamboo utensils all the time.

 

[Staestc]

Plated picture of the decadent meal tonight.
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[mattmmille]

Bunch of good lookin' food the last few days... haven't figured out the "like" on mobile. Opened my first jar of pickled okra tonight...very happy with the results!

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[Stillraining]

Plated picture of the decadent meal tonight.
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Dang dude, those pictures have me salivating!

 

[applescrap]

dang dude, those pictures have me salivating!

+1

 

[Homercidal]

Forgot to take pics. Got home from camping and had to do something with some of the Zucchini so I cooked up some ground pork and drained, then sauteed some garden carrots in olive oil and then added onion and green pepper and some cumin and other spices, a dash of flour to stick it all together better (probably didn't need) and some parmesan cheese. Some corn went in and some red pepper flakes at the end.

Meanwhile, dug out some Zucchini halves and grilled upside down for a short bit. Then filled them with the filling and put back on the grill right side up.

Also sliced up some tomatoes and some Mozzarella cheese and drizzled (more like poured) balsamic vinegar over it (I'll try making a reduction next time) and topped with some Chocolate Mint leaves. The Caprese Salad was well received by the wife. Not so much by the kid.

Stuffed Zucchini was a big hit.

After that I shredded more zucchini and made some chocolate zucchini bread. There was a hint of cinnamon in there and when I mixed it I wasn't sure, but it sure went well in the end. Just realized I forgot to bring the second loaf in to work to share. Heaven knows it's not going to last long at our house!

 

[Pyg]

My dentist says to me "with your wife and kids out of town I bet it has been a lot of pizza , wings & beer".
Not quite!
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[applescrap]

Forgot to take pics. Got home from camping and had to do something with some of the Zucchini so I cooked up some ground pork and drained, then sauteed some garden carrots in olive oil and then added onion and green pepper and some cumin and other spices, a dash of flour to stick it all together better (probably didn't need) and some parmesan cheese. Some corn went in and some red pepper flakes at the end.

Meanwhile, dug out some Zucchini halves and grilled upside down for a short bit. Then filled them with the filling and put back on the grill right side up.

Also sliced up some tomatoes and some Mozzarella cheese and drizzled (more like poured) balsamic vinegar over it (I'll try making a reduction next time) and topped with some Chocolate Mint leaves. The Caprese Salad was well received by the wife. Not so much by the kid.

Stuffed Zucchini was a big hit.

After that I shredded more zucchini and made some chocolate zucchini bread. There was a hint of cinnamon in there and when I mixed it I wasn't sure, but it sure went well in the end. Just realized I forgot to bring the second loaf in to work to share. Heaven knows it's not going to last long at our house!

This is what it is all about. Man that sounds good.

 

[Staestc]

My dentist says to me "with your wife and kids out of town I bet it has been a lot of pizza , wings & beer".
Not quite!
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Awesome!!