What did I cook this weekend.....

[Temptd2]

About the only burger I'll buy out any more is the animal-style, protein-style double-double from In 'n Out. We indulge in one of those about every other month or so. They just have this unique flavor to them! Animal style gives me grilled onions and patties fried in mustard, protein-style gives me lettuce wrapped, no bun. Yum, now I want one!

 

[gromitdj]

That's funny, I was just about to post that same video. I subscribe to his YouTube channel, he cracks me up.

I've been watching his channel a lot lately. I think it's one of the best done channels on YouTube. He cracks me up also.

 

[Staestc]

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Good excuse to eat something with a Mexican flair - we're gonna have taco salads made with taco-seasoned browned ground venison, fresh baby lettuces, Hatch chile guacamole, green onions, black olives, shredded cheese, whatever else I find that looks good. Oh yeah some of our home-fermented sliced radishes too! Will try to remember to get a picture later.

Anyone else doing Mexican-inspired meals today?

I’m surprised there were not more Cinco de Mayo pictures. Maybe just too busy cooking and partying to post, like I was. Here are pictures of the beef and chicken fajitas in with the veggies for serving!

Missed pictures of Elotes and Guacamole.

 

[schematix]

Roasted salsa verde. First homemade one I ever made I really like.

Ate it all in one sitting.

Did I mention I gained 5lbs this weekend?

 

[Staestc]

I'm surprised at the lack of Cinco de Mayo pictures. Maybe folks were like I was and too busy partying to post pictures. I did take a couple. Missed the Elotes and Guacamole, but did get the fahitas off the grill and the beef and chicken fajitas in with the veggies for serving. A good time was had by all

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Roasted salsa verde. First homemade one I ever made I really like.

Ate it all in one sitting.

Did I mention I gained 5lbs this weekend?

I have a green enchilada recipe that is based on a salsa verde made the same way that is just amazing. I always double the salsa portion so we have the leftover for dipping!

 

[user 211287]

Oh yeah. Make a double batch. Half for salsa and half for a chile verde. I use about 1 jalapeno for every 2-3 Anaheim. All depends how hot the Anaheims are. Normally the are really mild unless you get lucky.

Cool trick for salsa verde....After the main blending is done....Add a few tsp of olive oil and give it another spin. It will instantly turn a brighter green and it creates a little avocado like flavor too.

 

[bob1852]

Best salsa verde I've made included pork drippings (just the liquid, not the fat) from an oil braised pork butt....

 

[passedpawn]

Tested out steaks on a makeshift griddle surface on my weber. Works really well - in fact, I definitely prefer it for a bunch of things now. I can get it very hot. I've done flank (for fajaitas), burgers, beef tenderloin steaks, etc. Last night, a couple of ribeyes and scallops.

 

[bleme]

My mom gave me 4 cases of Zico Jalapeno Mango Coconut Water. After 3 bottles, I still haven't acquired a taste for it but I am starting to think it might work in a curry recipe. I don't have any experience in cooking curries but I'm hoping one of the experts here might have something for a beginner. We have a couple of small asian markets and 1 Indian spice shop.

 

[user 211287]

I would try cooking some jasmine rice with it and serve that rice with a curry.

 

[TwistedGray]

Potatoes from the garden

For a dish my wife saw on her bean co-op thing we are part of: octopus, beans, potatoes, dill, thyme, lemon, capers, arugula, and a fair amount of butter.

 

[Staestc]

Potatoes from the garden
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For a dish my wife saw on her bean co-op thing we are part of: octopus, beans, potatoes, dill, thyme, lemon, capers, arugula, and a fair amount of butter.
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That's gorgeous!

 

[passedpawn]

Pastrami bean soup. I used Great Northern beans and a ton of salty leftover pastrami that I made. This soup is super awesome. It has a little cream in it to make it hearty. You could use leftover ham too.

https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/slow-cooker-white-bean-and-pastrami-soup/

 

[Brewbuzzard]

New York strip

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I was out of town for a week so didn’t cook and the 5th friend served up some Italian food. This is dinner tonight. Boneless pork loin.

 

[user 211287]

Homemade refried beans completely from scratch

Well this recipe is a GO!!!! Pops tried them....Thumbs Up!!!...Bro tried them and first thing he did was run for some flour tortillas.

About 4 cups of cooked beans (mix of mostly small reds and some canary)
2 heaping tbs of premium lard
4-5 tbs of finely minced red shallot
1 finely minced jalapeno (deseeded first)
Almost 1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
Enough bean water to process (beans, 2 tbs onion flakes, 1 tbs Better than Bullion chicken and 1 tsp aji panca powder)

I didnt see any reason to whip them up any further. They are pretty creamy. I just used the slotted spoon to mash them and stir the hell outta them.

 

[Brewbuzzard]

Homemade refried beans completely from scratch

Well this recipe is a GO!!!! Pops tried them....Thumbs Up!!!...Bro tried them and first thing he did was run for some flour tortillas.

About 4 cups of cooked beans (mix of mostly small reds and some canary)
2 heaping tbs of premium lard
4-5 tbs of finely minced red shallot
1 finely minced jalapeno (deseeded first)
Almost 1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
Enough bean water to process (beans, 2 tbs onion flakes, 1 tbs Better than Bullion chicken and 1 tsp aji panca powder)

I didnt see any reason to whip them up any further. They are pretty creamy. I just used the slotted spoon to mash them and stir the hell outta them.

I'm gasin they were pretty good...

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Shaved beef tacos, salad on the side.

 

[Yeastieboy]

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Shaved beef tacos, salad on the side.

“Shaved Beef Taco”......

Giggity.

 

[BikerMatt]

"Chinese" try three, this time made in a wok pan I bought yesterday, a completely different experience. Absolutely aced it, everyone wolfed it down. Personally would have left the meat a tiny bit more squiggly but others like it more dry.

 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Last night: seared scallops over leek risotto, with lemon brown butter sauce.

 

[Yeastieboy]

taco.

 

[applescrap]

Chocolate! Realized that I have made mention of my recipe but I had trouble finding it. So here it is,

Chocolate Recipe
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup powdered sugar or to taste

From there....
Pinch of salt
Flavorings
Nuts
Cherries
Marshmallows
Etc....

No idea how to temper yet, I melt in microwave mix and put in silicone molds. Wouldn't hurt to shift ingredients.

 

[S-Met]

Panko Rock cod from Monterey bay topped with ginger, red onion and jalapeno. Served over sauteed baby bock choy.

 

[applescrap]

Update cocoa butter is even better. This bar wasn't quite cold yet so I smudged it, but it was gorgeous and amazeballs supreme.

 

[S-Met]

I know its not really cooking, but I cooked up a pomegranate cider for my wife. I am just surprised at how clear it came out.

Pre breakfast cider before brunch at the inlaws.

 

[passedpawn]

I know its not really cooking, but I cooked up a pomegranate cider for my wife. I am just surprised at how clear it came out.

Are you shining a green laser through it?

 

[S-Met]

Are you shining a green laser through it?

Yes, and aside from the mild carbonation, there are no occlusion to the beam.

 

[schematix]

First attempt at homemade sushi. Very difficult but got better as I went.

Spicy tuna was phenomenal.

 

[LakesideBrewing]

Beef and pork meatballs, San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, chives.