What did I cook this weekend.....

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Just some chili with dry beans, and leftover meats from the new year celebration. (Last night)

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

This might be one of the more interesting cookbooks you all have seen. If you're into molecular gastronomy. Each chapter involves using an ingredient you likely aren't familiar with. I've been experimenting with spherification in the past (go to the Sodium Alginate chapter).

Thanks for sharing, I’m probably not going to use those recipes, but they are pretty interesting to read.

 

[Temptd2]

I made a big pot of pollo manchamantel this week. Manchamantel translates to "tablecloth stainer" - LOL! It's a sort of molé sauce with several types of toasted dried chiles, chocolate, pineapple, etc. and then I cooked B/S chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, in it. It's SO delicious. We use the sauce for just about any kind of meat - pork, beef, chicken, turkey.

Not my picture because I never remember to take one but it looks exactly like this:

 

[passedpawn]

Deep fried olives. An experiment that wasn't as tasty as I thought it would be LOL

 

[BongoYodeler]

Interesting. Points for trying.

 

[Temptd2]

My Mom used to wrap stuffed olives in a dough made of Old English Cheddar cheese spread in a jar with flour and baking powder. Then she'd either fry or bake them. They were really good. I should see if I have her recipe around somewhere, haven't had those in eons!

Definitely points for trying, Andrew.

 

[passedpawn]

I also did fried pickles, which I love. My experiments started with fried chicken, but when you've got the oil hot and a big bowl of batter, everything looks like a candidate for the fryer.

 

[Temptd2]

If ya got it - FRY IT!

 

[kaffeenjunkie]

Braised rabbit with various dried bolete mushrooms, carrots, radishes and potatoes.

Rack of lamb with powdered black trumpet mushroom and sweet fern seed pods then traditional mustard and bread crumbs

 

[Temptd2]

DROOOOOLING over both those dishes! I love rabbit - haven't had any in years though.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I made a small loaf of seeded Italian bread to go with the mussels in white sauce.

 

[Temptd2]

Merry that's a beautiful loaf and the mussels looke fantastic! I love those things!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Hubby is away so dinner for one. To the left is a salad with balsamic vinaigrette goat cheese and dried cranberries, top left garlic bread from leftover HM bread and a couple juicy lamb chops. Paired with HB blackberry stout.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Coconut curry with prawns and rice.

 

[Rish]

Red wine and beef broth braised (3.5 hrs) beef cheeks and aromatics with potatoes, carrots and celery added in the last 45 minutes. Tasty but no pics.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Red wine and beef broth braised (3.5 hrs) beef cheeks and aromatics with potatoes, carrots and celery added in the last 45 minutes. Tasty but no pics.

Sounds delicious.

 

[passedpawn]

At our daughter’s. She and her husband made homemade gnocchi and homemade sauce with meatballs and sausage. For dessert my wife made Torta della Nona.

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Made two of these this weekend for a party. Gave a lot of it away. Thanks for the idea. I did not add the top crust, but next time I might. Crust is tasty!

 

[Brewsmith]

Almost Steak Au Poivre. I used top sirloin instead of tenderloin and applejack instead of cognac.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

For Sunday lunch we had Lamb steaks slow cooked in red wine with onions, garlic, rosemary, mint, cranberry jelly, and onion marmalade. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.

 

[Temptd2]

Some good-lookin' food around these here parts lately!

Yesterday I pressure cooked a big pot of Christmas lima beans (Rancho Gordo) with smoked pork neck bones. The beans were old and took quite a while to get tender but man it turned out delicious. It's not pretty so no pictures but I'll make it again. Even KOTC, who has always professed to "hate lima beans" ate it up and complimented the chef!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Chicken noodle soup made on a cold day earlier this week.

This is pork, shrooms, bell pepper and onions quasi-souvlaki style with garlic naan, served with a salad.

 

[passedpawn]

Fajitas tonight

 

[Robin Edwin]

Apple pie.....

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its looking so beautiful.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

its looking so beautiful.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Dinner was running behind schedule so a rare appetizer was served at home.

Seasoned sticky rice.

Roasted chicken and potatoes with broccoli.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Sautéed in olive oil- cauliflower, mushrooms, onion and garlic with a few small pieces of sweet sausage over a little spaghetti.

 

[Oldskewl]

^That is an interesting combination. May have to give that one a try

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

^That is an interesting combination. May have to give that one a try

Salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of thyme a little stock to deglaze the pan. Enjoy!

 

[Rish]

Beef bourguigon. Close to Julia's recipe but just sliced white onion instead of pearl. 300°F for 3.5 hours. Pretty tasty!

 

[BongoYodeler]

Tonight, creamy penne pasta with chicken, mushrooms, and leeks.