What did I cook this weekend.....

[davidabcd]

drop scones

Nice meal all around.
What is the difference between a drop scone and pancake? They look very similar. Thanks.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Looks good, like steak. We had liver and onions all the time growing up, only cooked well-done though and sometimes it wasn't tough. To this day, I'm not sure how I feel about it. I always ate it because it's what was for dinner.
About what is the price per pound these days?

Well, this liver was organically produced grass fed from Whole Foods 9.99 lb. (yes, we can buy nice conventional steaks for that kind of money) in another store I checked it was around 3, still a far cry from what it was when our mothers cooked it.

 

[Hanglow]

They are similar, just smaller. Scottish pancakes/drop scones are similar to American pancakes, English ones are closer to crepes.

 

[Temptd2]

OMG, we were talking last night about maybe binging Breaking Bad again! (it's a sign we are so old). It's only a matter of time before we binge Lost again, and play like we don't remember the ending, just because it was SO DAMN GOOD!! lol
ymmv

LOL! During the last year, we have binge-watched Weeds, Breaking Bad, Deadwood, The Sopranos, Rome, Nurse Jackie, Game of Thrones, and probably more, and right now we're rewatching The Godfather all three movies! And yes, we always pretend like we don't know what's gonna happen along the way to the ending which we also pretend we can't remember....

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Bay scallops and mussels in white sauce over spaghetti.

 

[TwistedGray]

Lion's mane, onions, filet, and some sauteed green beans

 

[Staestc]

Yesterday's sourdough attempt.

 

[Temptd2]

That's gorgeous, Travis!

 

[davidabcd]

That's just regular, Kraft American atop the MR burgers though it looks like cheese sauce. One pound of 80/20, pickle and mayo. I wouldn't recommend the entire portion to the average human.
This photo relates to the earlier Keto talk (don't technically know what that is except it seems like Atkins) and something I eat on a regular basis.
I will be thrilled when I can cook burgers on the grill again.

 

[davidabcd]

sourdough

That leaf pattern is solid, like fancy restaurant solid. Well, it looks like leaves.
We've been thwarted again by Costco--second time now they've stopped carrying an organic multi-grain that my wife likes. I need to wade into bread making to take control of that area.
I'm not complaining about Costco though that's what it looks like. They're great but there's always a pro-con to stuff.
My New Year's resolution was to make a sour dough starter, if it must be known.

 

[wetmk]

I've been putting an air fryer that I bought last week to the test. So far I've used it for chicken parts, salmon, tuna steak, and lamb. I've also done potatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Once I dial in times and temps this thing is going to be a kitchen rockstar. Yesterday's dinner was a 2.5 lb chunk of lamb, a bit overcooked for us, but like I said, I need to dial in the time and temps.

 

[beermanpete]

I went to Pizza Camp.

 

[Staestc]

I've been putting an air fryer that I bought last week to the test. So far I've used it for chicken parts, salmon, tuna steak, and lamb. I've also done potatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Once I dial in times and temps this thing is going to be a kitchen rockstar. Yesterday's dinner was a 2.5 lb chunk of lamb, a bit overcooked for us, but like I said, I need to dial in the time and temps.View attachment 760341View attachment 760342

Which air fryer did you get, or did I miss that?

 

[wetmk]

Which air fryer did you get, or did I miss that?

You didn't miss it, I never said. I pretty much pulled the trigger on this with very little research. I ended up with this one; mainly because my son loves his Instapot and the ten qt model was only 1 inch bigger than their 6 qt model.
I haven't used it enough though, so don't consider my posts a recommendation.
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Vort...&sprefix=instant+air+fryers+,garden,60&sr=1-5

 

[passedpawn]

For you folks living in areas where you can grow bougainvillea, their petals (bracts) make a colorful addition to a spinach salad (also had goat cheese, almonds, and craisins). I've got a potted bush in front of the house.

Top with a bit of poppyseed dressing if you like, but not necessary with the other goodies in there. I grilled filets and salmon last night and this was one of the sides.

 

[BongoYodeler]

Tried a new (for me), recipe - Chicken Scarpariello. This is it right out of the oven.

 

[wetmk]

Tried a new (for me), recipe - Chicken Scarpariello. This is it right out of the oven.

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Looks great! Give me a fork!

 

[wetmk]

Last night... salad and a little sea food. New Zealand mussels and some home cured salmon. A couple of chicken legs for good measure.

 

[Staestc]

For you folks living in areas where you can grow bougainvillea, their petals (bracts) make a colorful addition to a spinach salad (also had goat cheese, almonds, and craisins). I've got a potted bush in front of the house.

Top with a bit of poppyseed dressing if you like, but not necessary with the other goodies in there. I grilled filets and salmon last night and this was one of the sides.
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I grow a new bougainvillea every year. Here it's an annual or if potted you can bring it in the house Pretty pictures!

 

[Staestc]

You didn't miss it, I never said. I pretty much pulled the trigger on this with very little research. I ended up with this one; mainly because my son loves his Instapot and the ten qt model was only 1 inch bigger than their 6 qt model.
I haven't used it enough though, so don't consider my posts a recommendation.
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Vort...&sprefix=instant+air+fryers+,garden,60&sr=1-5

Thanks. I have about decided on the Instant but the 6 cup one with the drawer I think, based on some videos. I too love my instant pot!

 

[Staestc]

Tried a new (for me), recipe - Chicken Scarpariello. This is it right out of the oven.

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That just looks AWESOME!! Very nicely done!!

 

[Staestc]

So my wife wanted shrimp last night. I have a bunch frozen. Did a garlicy, emulsified butter, scampi kinda thing with spaghetti and it turned out just incredible! For sure my go to from now on for shrimp pasta. Technique based pretty much on a video I watch from Bon Appetit where Carla makes a scampi dish. I don't think there are any leftovers. Even my wife went back for seconds on this one!!

 

[BongoYodeler]

That just looks AWESOME!! Very nicely done!!

Thanks. It tasted quite good actually.

 

[Temptd2]

Thanks. I have about decided on the Instant but the 6 cup one with the drawer I think, based on some videos. I too love my instant pot!

This is the one that was most highly-rated on the America's Test Kitchen air fryer shootout. I'll probably get one of these. I love my Farberware toaster oven/air fryer but it's a little over two years old so when it croaks - Instant Vortex it shall be!

 

[Staestc]

This is the one that was most highly-rated on the America's Test Kitchen air fryer shootout. I'll probably get one of these. I love my Farberware toaster oven/air fryer but it's a little over two years old so when it croaks - Instant Vortex it shall be!

I think that was one of the ones I watched the other day! I have resisted getting one so far, but I am weakening. Have seen a lot of good things done in them besides frozen French fries

 

[Staestc]

Our next ice storm is knocking on our door, so I made Texas chili for dinner last night And the sunset was pretty cool yesterday as well. Calm before the storm. Everything above ground is already getting covered with ice this morning.

 

[Temptd2]

That's beautiful, Travis!

It's been snowing for hours here and the wind is blustery and blowing the snow everywhere, drifting it up in the wind shadows and almost sweeping it bare in other places. Beautiful!

I'm making lentil rotini carbonara tonight with guanciale. Maybe I'll remember to take a picture!

 

[Staestc]

That's beautiful, Travis!

It's been snowing for hours here and the wind is blustery and blowing the snow everywhere, drifting it up in the wind shadows and almost sweeping it bare in other places. Beautiful!

I'm making lentil rotini carbonara tonight with guanciale. Maybe I'll remember to take a picture!

Thanks. Do take a picture. I have a bunch of lentils that I need to fix.

 

[Temptd2]

This is actually rotini pasta made with red lentil flour! Haven't tried it before. Looking forward to it though.

This is it:

https://www.barilla.com/en-us/products/pasta/legume/red-lentil-rotini

 

[Jaybird]

Fresh lemon and blueberry... These are AMAZING!

Cheers
Jay