What did I cook this weekend.....

[BrewingTravisty]

We had a cold snap yesterday that just ruined out premature spring weather. The front that came through yesterday evening was packing rain and 45 mph winds out of the north. So of course I cooked outside!

Chili, and for the purists note that there are no beans this time!

You have to start with chilies

I know where I'm going for dinner xP

 

[Homercidal]

All of the articles I've read about radiated tuna indicate that the levels are still 1,000 times lower than the most stringent government allowances.

 

[passedpawn]

Let it drop everyone. Back to cooking. Take the personal stuff to PMs. Thanks.

I removed a bunch of back and forth off topic banter. Sorry about that.

Regarding pacific tuna, no idea about that stuff. Might be an interesting topic and if somebody wants to post info or have further discussion, please start a new thread. I'd be interested in knowing more.

 

[Bigstaubbie]

Stuffed hamburgers, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn and lima beans. Nothing fancy but the grand kids love them.

 

[hunter_le five]

Mushroom and leek risotto

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[rgreenberg2000]

Cooked up the chicken chili verde in the pressure cooker, then used it as filling/sauce for enchiladas.....delicious!

 

[Homercidal]

Nothing lately. Spent some time at the care facility next to the hospital as it seems my grandma is the light at the end of this tunnel we call life.

I have to go shopping for grocery items, though, and I hope to try something new to cook this weekend. Perusing this thread for ideas. Last time I did this with the wife she wasn't seeing anything interesting to her. I'm like... "What? There's all kinds of recipes to try here!"

So I don't know. We got a few frozen chicken breasts thawing, some frozen ground pork. I'm open to anything. It's my wife and kid who's picky!

 

[Temptd2]

@Homercidal sorry about your Grandma.

 

[passedpawn]

Nothing lately. Spent some time at the care facility next to the hospital as it seems my grandma is the light at the end of this tunnel we call life.

I have to go shopping for grocery items, though, and I hope to try something new to cook this weekend. Perusing this thread for ideas. Last time I did this with the wife she wasn't seeing anything interesting to her. I'm like... "What? There's all kinds of recipes to try here!"

So I don't know. We got a few frozen chicken breasts thawing, some frozen ground pork. I'm open to anything. It's my wife and kid who's picky!

Chicken piccata is quick, easy and delish if you like capers. When cooking in a pan, I like to halve breasts so they aren't so thick. Chicken Piccata

 

[bob1852]

Been in cooking rut lately, too...

Lots of simple dishes and leftovers.

But, tonight I'm doing some grilled mahi mahi and striper with asparagus and parmesan crisps.
Tomorrow will be elk spaghetti and salad
Saturday will be cheddar & BBQ chicken & bacon sandwiches with some sort of side
Sunday will be sea scallop curry & rice.

 

[Homercidal]

@Homercidal sorry about your Grandma.

Thank you. I know she's getting the best care she can get at her age and they are making her comfortable. I'll have to fit cooking in with evening visits and helping my mom deal with this.

Chicken piccata is quick, easy and delish if you like capers. When cooking in a pan, I like to halve breasts so they aren't so thick. Chicken Piccata

I think you've mentioned this before. I'll check it out. My wife has a chicken something casserole that she makes once in a while. I originally pulled the breasts out for that, but now I'm anxious to get back to cooking so I might hijack those birds and try something new.

 

[passedpawn]

I think you8've mentioned this before. I'll check it out. My wife has a chicken something casserole that she makes once in a while. I originally pulled the breasts out for that, but now I'm anxious to get back to cooking so I might hijack those birds and try something new.

Actually I got that link from @Yooper.

 

[Homercidal]

I don't remember if I like capers or not. I should pick some up and see what they are like.

 

[hunter_le five]

I don't remember if I like capers or not. I should pick some up and see what they are like.

Salty pickled peas is the best way I can think of describing them.

I like 'em.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Briney. Goes well with scampi, seaford and papillote.

 

[slym2none]

I am done cooking where I am now. After making all that food for the Super Bowl & only two people even ate (me being one of them), I am not trying to cook for anyone else, and I don't get too complicated just for myself. Fried egg sandwiches, mac & cheese, home-made muffin sandwiches, smash-burgers, that sort of thing is what I cook for myself.

Sad, too... I miss my restaurant days...

 

[podz]

Salty pickled peas is the best way I can think of describing them.

I like 'em.

Some capers in jars are tasteless, and others have pretty good flavour but none of them come close to the fresh thing that you can get in Greek supermarkets.

Caper-mayo sauce is one of the best things you can have with a sirloin steak.

They are salty, but they taste nothing like peas!

 

[BrewingTravisty]

I am done cooking where I am now. After making all that food for the Super Bowl & only two people even ate (me being one of them), I am not trying to cook for anyone else, and I don't get too complicated just for myself. Fried egg sandwiches, mac & cheese, home-made muffin sandwiches, smash-burgers, that sort of thing is what I cook for myself.

Sad, too... I miss my restaurant days...

I'm the opposite lol I'm more likely to cook really good when I'm just cooking for myself. I keep it simple when cooking for a gathering. I'm not wasting the good stuff on people I don't know will eat it.

 

[Homercidal]

Picked up some capers. Taste good. time to clean kitchen and see about dinner.

 

[mattmmille]

I am done cooking where I am now. After making all that food for the Super Bowl & only two people even ate (me being one of them), I am not trying to cook for anyone else, and I don't get too complicated just for myself. Fried egg sandwiches, mac & cheese, home-made muffin sandwiches, smash-burgers, that sort of thing is what I cook for myself.

Sad, too... I miss my restaurant days...

I don't miss the heat and the long hours, but I miss access to a large prep area and all the nice equipment. I get in a rut of quick stuff when I HAVE to cook. But when cooking is optional and I have time, I will cook...even if it's just for me. It's actually easier to afford better and more interesting things when I don't have to prepare dinner for three pickier eaters.

Starting an involved and not always successful process for Salt Rising Bread. No longer available in my area and expensive to mail order. But when it works, it is the most amazing bread for toasting. With just butter, or butter and strawberry jam...awesome. Also makes a great toasted pimento cheese sandwich.

 

[Homercidal]

And... I forgot about dance class. No time to cook with that and grandma too.

Tomorrow is movie date night to see Deadpool (With the kid and two friends tagging along...) and Saturday is the beer festival. Not sure when I get to cook again!

 

[passedpawn]

Some capers in jars are tasteless, and others have pretty good flavour but none of them come close to the fresh thing that you can get in Greek supermarkets.

Caper-mayo sauce is one of the best things you can have with a sirloin steak.

They are salty, but they taste nothing like peas!

I've never had tasteless capers. However, fish and chicken with capers always benefit from a bit of lemon juice. It's a great complimentary flavor.

Meatballs with capers is tasty.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

I've never had tasteless capers. However, fish and chicken with capers always benefit from a bit of lemon juice. It's a great complimentary flavor.

Meatballs with capers is tasty.

This looks absolutely delicious. I've never actually had capers before. I might have to pick some up soon.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Capers go well with bagels and lox. Speaking of which I could go for a bagel and lox right now.

 

[mcspanner]

I have a jar of capers that I bought to use in an awesome recipe that I can't remember. I used to buy them all the time and eat something mind blowing but damned if I know what it was. 🤔

 

[slym2none]

Starting an involved and not always successful process for Salt Rising Bread. No longer available in my area and expensive to mail order. But when it works, it is the most amazing bread for toasting. With just butter, or butter and strawberry jam...awesome. Also makes a great toasted pimento cheese sandwich.

Oh man... when I was a kid, my mom had a SRB starter, and it smelled SO bad! It made great bread, but that starter stunk like, well... it stunk. I hope yours isn't like that!

 

[cpa4ny]

Strawberry salad -> spinach, strawberries, toasted pecan nuts & goat cheese. Dressing - EV olive oil, raspberry vinegar & poppy seeds.

Goes down really well with a nice "minerally" Chablis.

 

[ChefRex]

Strawberry salad -> spinach, strawberries, toasted pecan nuts & goat cheese. Dressing - EV olive oil, raspberry vinegar & poppy seeds.

Goes down really well with a nice "minerally" Chablis.

So what did you cook?

 

[mattmmille]

Oh man... when I was a kid, my mom had a SRB starter, and it smelled SO bad! It made great bread, but that starter stunk like, well... it stunk. I hope yours isn't like that!

If it don't stink, it won't taste good! (Pause for jokes)
But seriously folks, when the critters start bubbling, they make a strong, cheesy kind of smell. Actually, I kind of like it, though. It reminds me of parmesan cheese on buttered popcorn. I would make it after school and one if my sister's would get home right about the time I would have it ready. She said it smelled like vomit, but it sure tastes good. Here's a photo of the sponge, ready to use....

 

[cpa4ny]

So what did you cook?

Nothing; just assembled the ingredients