What did I cook this weekend.....

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Seafood paella, my first time cooking it. It was enjoyable and satisfying, though a little saltier than I would have preferred, but look at that socarrat! (The crusty caramelized rice)

 

[passedpawn]

^^ solid socarrat there I don't think I've ever had it that nice on mine. Getting that right is a balance between getting the rice cooked and keeping it from getting burned. I've been meaning to make a big paella this summer, hopefully soon.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

^^ solid socarrat there I don't think I've ever had it that nice on mine. Getting that right is a balance between getting the rice cooked and keeping it from getting burned. I've been meaning to make a big paella this summer, hopefully soon.

Thank you, I don’t have a paella pan, so this was cooked in my largest ceramic non-stick skillet on the stove where I can easily control the heat. I only give that detail, because many are cooked on a grill by traditionalists, according to what I’ve read.

 

[Temptd2]

Have you used it on anything other than steaks?

I've used it on hamburgers, pork and chicken with good results.

 

[Staestc]

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Seafood paella, my first time cooking it. It was enjoyable and satisfying, though a little saltier than I would have preferred, but look at that socarrat! (The crusty caramelized rice)

Gorgeous!! Nicely done!

 

[Staestc]

Made a clone recipe of Chili's Southwestern Egg Rolls for dinner last night. Also, Mango Habanero ferment is 1 week in now

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Fried calamari with garlic aioli. Hubby had spaghetti with meat sauce as well.

 

[DBhomebrew]

Low and slow to 120°, a quick hot sear, and a board sauce. Went mighty fine with a jammy Cali red.

 

[TwistedGray]

Low and slow to 120°, a quick hot sear, and a board sauce. Went mighty fine with a jammy Cali red.

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Yummy!!

 

[davidabcd]

Cheesy mac and cheese.

 

[Staestc]

Did a kroger sale tomahawk ribeye a couple of nights ago, then a baked Ziti for last night. Made the Ricotta for the Ziti too, by the way

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein.

 

[BongoYodeler]

Grilled some marinated beef for carne asada tacos.

 

[davidabcd]

kroger sale tomahawk ribeye

How do you find Kroger's quality to be? I've gotten their hams before and their hamburger which have been good enough.

 

[davidabcd]

Grilled some marinated beef for carne asada tacos

Looks delicious. I was waffling between steak tacos and French dip sandwiches this weekend for a stay-over guest. My wife decided on French dips (using prime rib). I cheat and always use ribeye for steak tacos (carne asada--I don't know the difference).

 

[davidabcd]

Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein.

What is the food item at the 12 o'clock position?
Nice looking meal.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

What is the food item at the 12 o'clock position?
Nice looking meal.

Thank you, Käse Spätzle.

 

[davidabcd]

Käse Spätzle.

Thanks. I had to put it into Google translate. Google said it was German. I'll take its word for it. It told me "cheese noodles." Who wouldn't love cheese noodles? I recently posted a picture of my version of that-ish (cheese and macaroni). Yours looks fancy though.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Thanks. I had to put it into Google translate. Google said it was German. I'll take its word for it. It told me "cheese noodles." Who wouldn't love cheese noodles? I recently posted a picture of my version of that-ish (cheese and macaroni). Yours looks fancy though.

Yes, German. Cheese and some sautéed onion. It’s yummy, as I’m sure your cheesy mac and cheese was.

 

[Staestc]

How do you find Kroger's quality to be? I've gotten their hams before and their hamburger which have been good enough.

It's hit or miss. Our Kroger always has a sale bin with really good deals. You just have to dig through them all and be very selective. Prices are usually great though. I have picked up beautifully marbled Nolan Ryan Chuck Roasts, T-Bones that look like Porterhouses, etc. Sometimes you have to go shop then go back when they have brought out a new batch of meat to get really good cuts.

 

[Staestc]

Started another hot sauce ferment of Habaneros yesterday, this time with pineapple. Given how great the mango habanero jars smell after almost two weeks I am pretty excited

 

[davidabcd]

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Meat I ground for burgers and used for Cincinnati chili.

 

[DBhomebrew]

 

[davidabcd]

I Costco-ed it out and impulse-purchased some salsa. I was going to make my own but the two looked pretty good.
Going to make some soft tacos tomorrow with seasoned and grilled peppers and the usual stuff. I always "cheat" and use rib eye for the steak tacos or burritos.

 

[DBhomebrew]

Meteo's is pretty good. Ribeye's no cheat, it's decadence.

 

[davidabcd]

Meteo's is pretty good. Ribeye's no cheat, it's decadence.

It's funny, when I shook that one, I really liked the consistency because it wasn't too thick.

 

[davidabcd]

I butterflied them to give the marinade a fighting chance. Marinade: Use a sheet tray. olive oil all over, teriyaki marinade next, sprinkle mesquite seasoning, sprinkle jerk seasoning. Lay down the steak on top of that and then do the same thing on top. Then I usually put it all in a freezer bag and spatula the liquid/spices and squish it around in the bag. You don't have to be very careful with amounts.
It's basically Bennigan's fajita recipe from the late 80s, early 90s.

 

[davidabcd]

Tried a recipe for fajita vegetables off the internet. These will marinate for around 24 hours.
Oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika.
I'll have my wife take an image tomorrow that will convey and represent the final product.

 

[Temptd2]

I love that 505 Green Chile Salsa. Have not tried Mateo's - please post your review here after you try it out!

 

[davidabcd]

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Steak tacos.