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Jersey Yankee
05-24-09, 06:00 PM
Picked up a couple of lobsters and corn at the supermarket for dinner tonight. The corn was pretty meh.
I can't wait until the local farm stands starts selling corn again in the summer.
The only time I've ever had corn and seafood was when I picked up corn chowda, then added in some seafood that I'd bought and added to the mix. usually shrimp, mussels, mixed seafood, etc.
fredgmuggs
05-24-09, 06:02 PM
The only time I've ever had corn and seafood was when I picked up corn chowda, then added in some seafood that I'd bought and added to the mix. usually shrimp, mussels, mixed seafood, etc.
Corn on the cob served with a steamed lobster is pretty traditional. I'm surprised you've haven't encountered that combo in your gastric journey.
Barb51850
05-24-09, 06:03 PM
I'm ordering a delivery from this place. Delicious Greek food!
http://events.nytimes.com/2006/03/22/dining/reviews/22unde.html
Barb, that place sounds awesome!
Is there something in particular you order from there?
Tonight I made grilled chicken & parsley sausage, a fresh tomato/cucumber/red onion salad, and cheesy rice w/broccoli.
Was ok, but not as good as I'd hoped (the sausage). The tomato salad was good, though.
Jersey Yankee
05-24-09, 06:36 PM
Corn on the cob served with a steamed lobster is pretty traditional. I'm surprised you've haven't encountered that combo in your gastric journey.
Corn on the cob I've never been a fan of. I've bought it before, but wasn't interested in boiling it at home, nor eating it in restaurants. I like the kernels, not the cob.
Only coconuts are worse than corn in the "outer shell to inner fruit" proportion, as far as difficulty in getting to the goodies.
Barb51850
05-24-09, 06:46 PM
Barb, that place sounds awesome!
Is there something in particular you order from there?
The chicken souvlaki platter. They give you 3 skewers of chicken, rice or fries, tomato and pita bread on the side. They make their own sauce (BZ Grill sauce) made from mustard and mayo. Staying on diet in my neighborhood is next to impossible.
They also have delicious salads.
Gringaloca
05-24-09, 08:05 PM
We just got home from the first cook-out of the day...
A Grillin' Extravaganza...Italian sausages (hot & mild) w/grilled onions/peppers - country ribs marinated in mojo overnight, corn on the cob, and cheeseburgers & hotdobs for the teenagers. Altho' I did see one brave enough to try my peppers & onions :)
BBQ beans,Reskin potato salad, coleslaw & cucumber, red onion salad in a sour cream/redwine vinegar dressing. Various relishes, chips, dips & homemade salsa.
Plenty of liquid refreshments..the blender was whirring with daquari's(sp?), margarhita's. Beers, sodas & lemonade.
The neighbors gig is still going strong...might slip over there for a hot minute to get in a game of dominoes & have some of their left-overs..:D
Jersey Yankee
05-24-09, 08:07 PM
We just got home from the first cook-out of the day...
A Grillin' Extravaganza...Italian sausages (hot & mild) w/grilled onions/peppers - country ribs marinated in mojo overnight, corn on the cob, and cheeseburgers & hotdobs for the teenagers. Altho' I did see one brave enough to try my peppers & onions :)
BBQ beans,Reskin potato salad, coleslaw & cucumber, red onion salad in a sour cream/redwine vinegar dressing. Various relishes, chips, dips & homemade salsa.
Plenty of liquid refreshments..the blender was whirring with daquari's(sp?), margarhita's. Beers, sodas & lemonade.
The neighbors gig is still going strong...might slip over there for a hot minute to get in a game of dominoes & have some of their left-overs..:D
Get down, Gringa, gosh you know how to have some fun!!! :gulp::O :P
Barb51850
05-24-09, 08:40 PM
We just got home from the first cook-out of the day...
A Grillin' Extravaganza...Italian sausages (hot & mild) w/grilled onions/peppers - country ribs marinated in mojo overnight, corn on the cob, and cheeseburgers & hotdobs for the teenagers. Altho' I did see one brave enough to try my peppers & onions :)
BBQ beans,Reskin potato salad, coleslaw & cucumber, red onion salad in a sour cream/redwine vinegar dressing. Various relishes, chips, dips & homemade salsa.
Plenty of liquid refreshments..the blender was whirring with daquari's(sp?), margarhita's. Beers, sodas & lemonade.
The neighbors gig is still going strong...might slip over there for a hot minute to get in a game of dominoes & have some of their left-overs..:D
Sounds wonderful!!! I'm getting a gas grill next week and I can't wait.
allybear
05-24-09, 09:37 PM
The chicken souvlaki platter. They give you 3 skewers of chicken, rice or fries, tomato and pita bread on the side. They make their own sauce (BZ Grill sauce) made from mustard and mayo. Staying on diet in my neighborhood is next to impossible.
They also have delicious salads.
Oh yum! I love Greek food and that sounds fantastic. :)
JP went fishing but we're not eating the fish tonight - he's driving through on the way home.
Jersey Yankee
05-24-09, 10:32 PM
Oh yum! I love Greek food and that sounds fantastic. :)
JP went fishing but we're not eating the fish tonight - he's driving through on the way home.
So do you clean it then freeze it for later on? What kind of fish does he usually catch? I remember you saying that he's gone fishing before.
jlw1980
05-25-09, 07:54 AM
I think I'll make some steaks tonight. I need to put some tea out in the sun, too. I love sun tea! :drool:
Memorial Day cookout on tap. Burgers, dobs, seafood/pasta salad, corn on the cob, etc. etc.
Gringaloca
05-25-09, 10:34 AM
After everything I ate yesterday...twice!:o ...I think I'll just go with some low cal/low fat items today.
Maybe a soup & salad for lunch. Maybe the same for dinner.
I really over did it yesterday...
jlw1980
05-25-09, 10:35 AM
Memorial Day cookout on tap. Burgers, dobs, seafood/pasta salad, corn on the cob, etc. etc.I'll be there in about 5 hours. :lol:
RUNYYFan
05-25-09, 05:20 PM
Appetizer: Blue Point Oysters
Main Course: Sauteed Scallops in white wine butter sauce
Sides: Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli
Wine: Rosemont Chardonnay
Dessert: Strawberries and Cream
After dinner smoke: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial
4bronxbombers
05-25-09, 05:49 PM
Appetizer: Blue Point Oysters
Main Course: Sauteed Scallops in white wine butter sauce
Sides: Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli
Wine: Rosemont Chardonnay
Dessert: Strawberries and Cream
After dinner smoke: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial
:drool: sans the after dinner smoke
RUNYYFan
05-25-09, 07:52 PM
:drool: sans the after dinner smoke
Yeah. It's an acquired taste.
Too bad we can't post pictures. I have a few to prove it. :)
4bronxbombers
05-25-09, 08:18 PM
Yeah. It's an acquired taste.
Too bad we can't post pictures. I have a few to prove it. :)
You can post pics.....
RUNYYFan
05-25-09, 08:54 PM
You can post pics.....
Ah, attachments. It doesn't take me long.
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Mantle'sMutt
05-26-09, 10:39 AM
Appetizer: Blue Point Oysters
Main Course: Sauteed Scallops in white wine butter sauce
Sides: Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli
Wine: Rosemont Chardonnay
Dessert: Strawberries and Cream
After dinner smoke: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial
If I miss dinner, save me one of those La Aroma's.
I'll be there in about 5 hours. :lol:
You missed it, it was delish. It was an absolutely gorgeous day in CT, too - we sat outside on the patio all night.
Tonight is probably going to be leftovers. I'm salivating at the thought of another burger from the grill already!
Ah, attachments. It doesn't take me long.
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Looks like it was an extremely satisfying meal! (Although I've never been able to eat a raw oyster...)
xenadanielle
05-26-09, 11:05 AM
We are probably going to our favorite local place for their Tuesday night king crab special. :drool: We have pretty much nothing in the house since we were away all weekend.
Mantle'sMutt
05-26-09, 11:29 AM
Leftover three-hour slow BBQ'd chicken
Leftover infamous home-baked beans on the grill
Leftover macaroni salad (Kinda like possum innards. They's just as good the second day!)
Leftover deviled eggs
Leftover peach pie
Ice cold glass of Melky
RUNYYFan
05-26-09, 03:40 PM
Let's see,
BBQ country ribs
Bush's Baked Beans (because I'm too damn lazy to gen up my own right now)
Rocca Della Macie 2006 Chianti
Dessert:
Spice Cake with Buttercream Icing
4bronxbombers
05-26-09, 07:08 PM
Looks like it was an extremely satisfying meal! (Although I've never been able to eat a raw oyster...)
I <3 raw oysters. :drool:
Gringaloca
05-26-09, 07:20 PM
Girls night out @ Anthony's CoalFired Pizza joint in Pompano Beach.
Mozzarella with sliced tomato,roasted green/red peppers w/basalmic vinegar & oil dressing & the biggest leaves of fresh basil I've ever seen...these things were HUGE.
Eggplant Marino...de-lish.
The others had one of their gourmet pizza's. It looked good, but pizza really does a number on me lately..:( so I stayed away from that.
Nice little place.. http://www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com I'll definitely go back..
4bronxbombers
05-26-09, 07:23 PM
Girls night out @ Anthony's CoalFired Pizza joint in Pompano Beach.
Mozzarella with sliced tomato,roasted green/red peppers w/basalmic vinegar & oil dressing & the biggest leaves of fresh basil I've ever seen...these things were HUGE.
Eggplant Marino...de-lish.
The others had one of their gourmet pizza's. It looked good, but pizza really does a number on me lately..:( so I stayed away from that.
Nice little place.. http://www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com I'll definitely go back..
Man, that sounds awesome Gring. :drool:
fredgmuggs
05-26-09, 07:30 PM
I made a burger tonight and it doesn't seem to be agreeing with me.
Gringaloca
05-26-09, 07:42 PM
Man, that sounds awesome Gring. :drool:
It was verrry good. Did you check out the website/menu?
We had a nice time. Hadn't seen these three in a few months. We had an early dinner & caught up.
I was home & in my jammies by 8:15...whoa, I'm getting old...:D :D
4bronxbombers
05-26-09, 07:43 PM
It was verrry good. Did you check out the website/menu?
We had a nice time. Hadn't seen these three in a few months. We had an early dinner & caught up.
I was home & in my jammies by 8:15...whoa, I'm getting old...:D :D
I did! The menu looks awesome. :drool: lol @ being in bed at 8:15. Wuss :D
xenadanielle
05-26-09, 07:46 PM
I made a burger tonight and it doesn't seem to be agreeing with me.
I hear ya. :( My acid reflux/GERD has been worse since the weekend; I was really looking forward to king crab legs tonight but now the bf will just be bringing soup home from the restaurant. :upset:
I <3 raw oysters. :drool:
I know, so does practically EVERYONE else I know! :lol: It's mostly the visual that keeps me away.
I <3 raw oysters. :drool:
You won't eat potatoes, but you'll eat a slimey raw oyster :lol:
4bronxbombers
05-27-09, 06:02 AM
You won't eat potatoes, but you'll eat a slimey raw oyster :lol:
:lol: yeah pretty much
RUNYYFan
05-27-09, 10:48 AM
I wish I could get Kumamoto Oysters around here for the weekend. If anyone knows of a place in NJ that sells these West Coast delicacies, I love to hear about it. Anyway...
Tonight is Fake Italian:
Stuffed Shells
Prego Marinara with frizzled beef
Garlic Bread
A Chianti Classico to be named later
Canolis from a German bakery nearby
Sheesh! :roflmao:
Jersey Yankee
05-27-09, 03:00 PM
Po'k chops and applesauce.
Pork chops on the grill, corn something green...maybe broccoli, grilled.. I have to make a chicken breast for Shannen, because she won't eat pork chops.
RedSoxRebel
05-27-09, 04:21 PM
Just some spaghetti with a new sauce that I haven't tried before.
Mantle'sMutt
05-27-09, 06:13 PM
Stouffers Frozen Lasagna
Lettuce
Pear
Ice Cold Glass of Melky
Gringaloca
05-27-09, 06:30 PM
Hubs is out of town so..Soup & Sandwich night for me.
Chicken & rice from the grill @ work
Turkey & provolone on Martins potato roll.
fredgmuggs
05-27-09, 06:42 PM
Spaghetti and sauce my wife had made that was in the freezer. It seemed like a spaghetti night tonight. I just wished I had garlic bread. Oh well.
Grilled chick,
broc
rice.
xenadanielle
05-27-09, 07:24 PM
We're grilling some pork loin with mashed taters and baked beans.
xenadanielle
05-28-09, 09:10 AM
So, we did not have our grilled pork loin last night since the grill was out of gas. :o We ate pizza instead--with garlic and snausage.
Tonight I'm making chicken paprikash in the crock and plan to serve over egg noodles.
RUNYYFan
05-28-09, 10:05 AM
Tonight I'm making chicken paprikash in the crock and plan to serve over egg noodles.
:2thumbs: Mmmmm. I'll have to do that next week.
Tonight:
Rack of Lamb
Roasted potatoes
Pan drippings gravy
Pepperwood Cabernet
Dessert:
Crepes with seedless strawberry jam and confectioner's sugar
Mantle'sMutt
05-28-09, 10:51 AM
Given conversation in another thread, I'll go for a Chin/Mex snacking meal:
Corn Tortilla Quesadilla w/Fresh Queso
Hand-wrapped Tamales (from a local taqueria)
Fresh Guacamole and White Corn Chips
Shui Mai
Har Gau
Pork Potsticker
Hot Tea (Ice Cold Melky has the day off)
So, we did not have our grilled pork loin last night since the grill was out of gas. :o We ate pizza instead--with garlic and snausage.
Tonight I'm making chicken paprikash in the crock and plan to serve over egg noodles.
Haha, snausage. Ever since the commercial for the dog treat, that's what I call sausages, too. :lol:
West Texas
05-28-09, 01:57 PM
:2thumbs: Mmmmm. I'll have to do that next week.
Tonight:
Rack of Lamb
Roasted potatoes
Pan drippings gravy
Pepperwood Cabernet
Dessert:
Crepes with seedless strawberry jam and confectioner's sugar
That is a good wine.
That is a good wine.
How the hell would you know.
johnnyyankee
05-28-09, 03:02 PM
How the hell would you know.
You never heard of Pepperwood Cabernet Burritos?
CptCrunch
05-28-09, 04:07 PM
How the hell would you know.
It probably tastes like Corona. Stay far away.
fredgmuggs
05-28-09, 04:28 PM
Hmmmm, the breakfast thread got me thinking. I'm thinking carb cakes tonight.
RUNYYFan
05-28-09, 04:55 PM
It probably tastes like Corona. Stay far away.
Trust me, I wouldn't touch any wine that tasted like Corona. :P Here's a link about the wine (http://www.donandsons.com/threeloosescrews/pepperwoodgrove/cabernetsauvignon.php).
I actually found about this wine by accident. I was out in PA and didn't have a red wine for dinner. The PA Wine and Spirit Shop was closed for the night so I had to go to West Virginia (only a half hour away) and wound up at the Rite-Aid in Berkeley Springs, WV. Yes, they sell wine in a pharmacy; go figure. They had a case of the stuff and were selling it for $3.50 a bottle. So I bought the case and bitched about having to pay 9% sales tax. :eek: But it was worth it.
Mantle'sMutt
05-28-09, 04:58 PM
Hmmmm, the breakfast thread got me thinking. I'm thinking carb cakes tonight.
Just straight carbs, eh? I can dig that.
NYYFan74
05-28-09, 06:12 PM
Pork roast
garlic mashed
broccoli
and for dessert Black Forest Cake
Octoberbaby
05-28-09, 06:37 PM
Don't know what to make tonight. I am thinking Shrimp Marinara.
xenadanielle
05-28-09, 07:46 PM
Haha, snausage. Ever since the commercial for the dog treat, that's what I call sausages, too. :lol:
I remember seeing Brad call them snausages too, I think. :lol: I think it's a much more fun and descriptive word. :)
I experimented with the ratio of hot:sweet paprika in the chicken paprikash tonight--it was a little bit spicier but still very good.
I think I'm just going to have some pistachio ice cream for dinner tonight. Feck it.
4bronxbombers
05-28-09, 07:59 PM
I think I'm just going to have some pistachio ice cream for dinner tonight. Feck it.
omg, I think I'd love some of that. :drool:
4bronxbombers
05-28-09, 08:00 PM
I think I'm just going to have some pistachio ice cream for dinner tonight. Feck it.
omg, I think I'd love some of that. :drool:
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
05-29-09, 01:59 AM
omg, I think I'd love some of that. :drool:
BxBomber44
05-29-09, 03:56 AM
omg, I think they'd love some of that. :drool:
RedSoxRebel
05-29-09, 01:27 PM
Spaghetti and sauce my wife had made that was in the freezer. It seemed like a spaghetti night tonight. I just wished I had garlic bread. Oh well.
Ever make your garlic bread with a little mozzarella cheese on top?
RedSoxRebel
05-29-09, 01:35 PM
I think I'm just going to have some pistachio ice cream for dinner tonight. Feck it.
I take it that there isn't anymore left after 4bronxbombers (twice), RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees, and BxBomber44 all hit your kitchen for a bowl of that pistachio ice cream.
I would of liked some too. :drool: I always miss out on the good stuff. :(
fredgmuggs
05-29-09, 01:43 PM
Ever make your garlic bread with a little mozzarella cheese on top?
I've had that before but I can't recall making it at home. Pretty tasty... but it's cheese, bread, butter and garlic. What's not to love?
Mantle'sMutt
05-29-09, 01:54 PM
When "the game's about to start", I will NOT be ordering a Papa John's pizza.
CptCrunch
05-29-09, 02:35 PM
I've had that before but I can't recall making it at home. Pretty tasty... but it's cheese, bread, butter and garlic. What's not to love?
Could use some bacon.
Jersey Yankee
05-30-09, 07:00 PM
I bought a grilled chicken sandwich from my buddy's Italian pizzeria & restaurant. It tasted pretty good (I ate some before getting to work).
I made some green leaf, red leaf and red pepper salad, added in some avocado.
I also added some peanuts to my trail mix, so I'm all set fer now. :D
We had burgers and dogs on the grill, grilled corn on the cob, shrimp cocktail, mac and potato salads last night and for dessert...cheesecake and roasted marshmallows. Yum!
Tonight, something on the grill again.
Jersey Yankee
05-31-09, 08:40 PM
omg, I think I'd love some of that. :drool:
omg, I think I'd love some of that. :drool:
That's it, there'll be some boiled chicken, goat meat and oxtail fer the both of ya. I'll saute it w/some onions, peppers, BBQ sauce and some gravy.
Salmon, grilled perfectly with a little olive oil, sea salt and lemon pepper.
Baked potato
Jersey Yankee
05-31-09, 08:45 PM
Salmon, grilled perfectly with a little olive oil, sea salt and lemon pepper.
Baked potato
What does sea salt add to the flavor of food that regular salt doesn't? I've never used it.
What does sea salt add to the flavor of food that regular salt doesn't? I've never used it.
It's got a different texture. It's coarse, so there's almost a crunch. It's delicious.
Amont other things. You can google it to see more differences.
RUNYYFan
06-01-09, 06:05 PM
Salmon, grilled perfectly with a little olive oil, sea salt and lemon pepper.
Baked potato
Nice! :2thumbs:
RUNYYFan
06-01-09, 06:12 PM
Tonight, late meeting for me so I'm using up what's left of a sirloin roast when I get in. Onion-skin-thin slices, lightly heated in a garlic unsalted butter sauce and put on a steak roll. A robust Cabernet for a side.
If the meeting's really bad, I'm going to have to crack open my Crystal Head Vodka that's been in the freezer since Christmas.
CptCrunch
06-01-09, 07:07 PM
Tonight, late meeting for me so I'm using up what's left of a sirloin roast when I get in. Onion-skin-thin slices, lightly heated in a garlic unsalted butter sauce and put on a steak roll. A robust Cabernet for a side.
If the meeting's really bad, I'm going to have to crack open my Crystal Head Vodka that's been in the freezer since Christmas.
No way, the Dan Akroyd vodka?
RUNYYFan
06-01-09, 08:36 PM
No way, the Dan Akroyd vodka?
Yes, the very same. Direct Link (http://crystalheadvodka.com/).
Oh, and the meeting wasn't that bad, but I still need a taste! Gorgeous on the palate. :D
jlw1980
06-01-09, 09:11 PM
Yes, the very same. Direct Link (http://crystalheadvodka.com/).Cool!
YankeeGalSC
06-02-09, 09:58 AM
Don't know what we are having for the main course yet. However, I got a recipe for a delicious and simple cake recipe from Weight Watchers (for those desiring a quick and easy dessert):
Ingredients are 1 box of angel food cake mix (just the dry mix) and one 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple (undrained). Mix the two together well and pour into a 9x13 pan (I used this one sprayed with Pam) or angel food cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees about 35 mins or until golden brown. Can be topped with ice cream or whatever you like. It's really good! :drool:
(I don't think Weight Watchers recommends eating 3 pieces at a time like I did!).
RUNYYFan
06-02-09, 01:50 PM
So after giving blood this afternoon, I'm "working from home."
Appetizer:
* Steamed Shrimp with Wegman's cocktail sauce (but it's not Keltchner's)
Dinner:
* Pork Spare Ribs rubbed with Bone Suckin' Rib Rub (http://www.bonesuckin.com/ribrub.html) and Bone Suckin' Sauce (http://store.bonesuckin.com/product.php?xProd=268&xSec=1&jssCart=5f9a9c7a6476093181fd5a5fcb7be8f5) for the last hour.
*Corn on the cob with gobs of butter
* Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Seven Seas' Viva Italian Dressing
Dessert:
* Yellow Cake with Vanilla Cream icing
After dinner drink:
* a nip of Crystal Head Vodka (that is a phenomenal vodka)
Mantle'sMutt
06-02-09, 02:46 PM
Hunan Prawn
Steam Rice
Pork Potsticker
Asparagus
Ice Cold Glass of Melky
Dave Visbeck
06-02-09, 09:01 PM
:-shrug-: I can't remember.
Jersey Yankee
06-02-09, 09:52 PM
It's got a different texture. It's coarse, so there's almost a crunch. It's delicious.
Amont other things. You can google it to see more differences.
Google won't tell me what something tastes like. I'll need first-hand experience fer that one. :D Will Rachel Ray get on my case like only you can? :P
Stupid question, but is sea salt really "salty" in its sodium content? I remember having picked up some low-sodium salt, since my parents had salt problems.
Jersey Yankee
06-03-09, 02:40 AM
I need to go out and get some burgers, then some o' those Bermuda onions. I'm looking at some burger with "The Works" that costs like $6, and $10 for a double burger. Another $4 just fer an extra patty, and an extra 80¢ fer cheese?
Once that's done, I have all the other ingredients: lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mayo. Oh, I don't have any slaw. I'll just pick that up. I ain't puttin' no pickled cabbage (or wot-evah that stupid thingy is made of) through the food processor.
I find myself eating a lot less at work. Even w/some downtime, I just don't eat much. I'll just eat half at home, then take less to work.
Tonite fer din-din, only the best will do:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2934910849_c301e8653c.jpg?v=0
Google won't tell me what something tastes like. I'll need first-hand experience fer that one. :D Will Rachel Ray get on my case like only you can? :P
Stupid question, but is sea salt really "salty" in its sodium content? I remember having picked up some low-sodium salt, since my parents had salt problems.
I just don't have the energy for this today. You can buy some and try it.
It's really good.
The Comic Book Guy
06-03-09, 06:18 AM
Google won't tell me what something tastes like. I'll need first-hand experience fer that one. :D Will Rachel Ray get on my case like only you can? :P
Stupid question, but is sea salt really "salty" in its sodium content? I remember having picked up some low-sodium salt, since my parents had salt problems.
For a cheap alternative, kosher salt's great (and replaced iodized in my kitchen a long time ago, except for baking). Both taste less "salty", if that makes sense.
I'm pretty sure sea salt is like most other salts in that it's something like 40% sodium, 60% chloride. The thing is, the sodium in most diets doesn't really come from the salt that people use at the table or when they're cooking, but in processed foods in which sodium is used liberally as a seasoning and preservative. I think a study by the Mayo clinic showed that cooking meals from scratch effectively eliminated as much as 77% of the sodium in the average person's diet. Food for thought!
EDIT: Alaskan King Crab legs were on sale, so tonight we're making crab bisque with toasted sourdough bread.
Jersey Yankee
06-03-09, 09:18 AM
I just don't have the energy for this today. You can buy some and try it.
It's really good.
Bah, you're not fun anymore. :P
Now I'll to find out on my own.
Jersey Yankee
06-03-09, 09:34 AM
For a cheap alternative, kosher salt's great (and replaced iodized in my kitchen a long time ago, except for baking). Both taste less "salty", if that makes sense.
I only used Kosher salt some time ago when a recipe called for it. I never bought a refill of this, since the chick clumps of salt weren't anything I thought that I could use.
I've got a box o Diamond Crystal's Salt Sense, which is low in sodium. That's what I ue at home.
I'm pretty sure sea salt is like most other salts in that it's something like 40% sodium, 60% chloride. The thing is, the sodium in most diets doesn't really come from the salt that people use at the table or when they're cooking, but in processed foods in which sodium is used liberally as a seasoning and preservative. I think a study by the Mayo clinic showed that cooking meals from scratch effectively eliminated as much as 77% of the sodium in the average person's diet. Food for thought!
One huge other problem is that restaurants have the salt packets filled w/salt, but the pepper ones are half empty. This means they want people to just add more salt, even if the food was already prepared with hi-sodium ingredients.
EDIT: Alaskan King Crab legs were on sale, so tonight we're making crab bisque with toasted sourdough bread.
I'm comin' over. :D
I haven't made seafood soup in ages. I'd likely start with some cream of corn soup, add heavy cream, then toss in lots of shrimp, lump crabmeat, mussels, etc.
Do you use the meat from the legs or the body for the soup?
Mantle'sMutt
06-03-09, 11:14 AM
For a cheap alternative, kosher salt's great (and replaced iodized in my kitchen a long time ago, except for baking). Both taste less "salty", if that makes sense.
I'm pretty sure sea salt is like most other salts in that it's something like 40% sodium, 60% chloride. The thing is, the sodium in most diets doesn't really come from the salt that people use at the table or when they're cooking, but in processed foods in which sodium is used liberally as a seasoning and preservative. I think a study by the Mayo clinic showed that cooking meals from scratch effectively eliminated as much as 77% of the sodium in the average person's diet. Food for thought!
EDIT: Alaskan King Crab legs were on sale, so tonight we're making crab bisque with toasted sourdough bread.
Perfect sense. I was once given a selection of a dozen or so different salts, as a housewarming gift. Until then, I figured salt was salt. And, well, salt IS salt, but they can taste radically different depending on where it was mined, other minerals present, how it was crushed, etc., etc.
RUNYYFan
06-03-09, 03:22 PM
Dinner:
Paprikas Csirke
Speitzle
Dessert:
Canolis from Randazzo's Bakery in Raritan, NJ
xxltaco
06-03-09, 03:43 PM
Perfect sense. I was once given a selection of a dozen or so different salts, as a housewarming gift. Until then, I figured salt was salt. And, well, salt IS salt, but they can taste radically different depending on where it was mined, other minerals present, how it was crushed, etc., etc.
i have smoked salt somebody gave me. it makes things taste like i feel most of the time.
:D
BrooklynBotz
06-03-09, 03:59 PM
I'm making turkey sloppy joes tonight. I make my own sloppy joe sauce, it's easy and tastes so much better than the canned stuff.
DEADSOX
06-03-09, 04:38 PM
Leftover Chinese: Beef and broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, and beef fried rice.
spyglass
06-03-09, 05:18 PM
Going out to dinner to a little Italian place in town with my dad and my sister. They're coming to pick up some of my things and take them back to my parents' house tonight. Should be here in just a few minutes :)
The Comic Book Guy
06-03-09, 06:47 PM
I haven't made seafood soup in ages. I'd likely start with some cream of corn soup, add heavy cream, then toss in lots of shrimp, lump crabmeat, mussels, etc.
Do you use the meat from the legs or the body for the soup?
I steam the legs, remove the meat from the shells (an ordeal...), then use the shells for a quick stock with some veg and strain. Then I just simmer the stock with the crab meat, butter, herbs, and a little tomato sauce until it reduces down and thickens, don't even add cream.
It's actually really easy, but it's a pain to separate the meat from the shells.
RUNYYFan
06-05-09, 08:58 AM
Appetizer:
Oysters with Tabasco Sauce
Dinner:
Sirloin roast basted with olive oil, garlic cloves, and Lawry's Seasoned Salt and Pepper.
Corn on the cob
Steamed broccoli
Wine Selection:
Rosemont Cabernet
Dessert:
Another round of cannolis from Randazzo's in Raritan, NJ
Dreary Fridays call for takeout. I think it will be a pizza tonight.
Octoberbaby
06-05-09, 01:28 PM
Google won't tell me what something tastes like. I'll need first-hand experience fer that one. :D Will Rachel Ray get on my case like only you can? :P
Stupid question, but is sea salt really "salty" in its sodium content? I remember having picked up some low-sodium salt, since my parents had salt problems.
Sea salt is healthier for you than regular salt, if that answers your question.
Octoberbaby
06-05-09, 01:31 PM
Last night we had proscuitto, provolone, roasted pepper and arugula sandwiches with marinated artichoke hearts on the side. The night before that it was Roadhouse Chili.
Tonight we are going to friend's for dinner so I don't know what it will be and I hope it is good.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
06-05-09, 07:41 PM
I have no idea. There's nothing to eat in the house, nobody else is home at the moment, and I have no money. I'm in food limbo.
Tonight I ate cajun spice-rubbed catfish, some sort of succotash that my nephew made, and mashed yukon gold potatoes wit h the skins left on. And 4 glasses of wine.
jlw1980
06-05-09, 07:53 PM
I have no idea. There's nothing to eat in the house, nobody else is home at the moment, and I have no money. I'm in food limbo.Call a friend and beg for food. :lol:
Gringaloca
06-05-09, 08:26 PM
Brought home some Italian Wedding Soup from the 'grill' at work.
Hubs had his usual Friday night din-din. Stew Beef from Sir Winstons around the corner.
He said he'd leave me some for me...yeah, right...:D
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
06-05-09, 09:01 PM
Call a friend and beg for food. :lol:
My mom came home and we got a pizza with onions. :drool:
4bronxbombers
06-06-09, 05:56 PM
Last night we had proscuitto, provolone, roasted pepper and arugula sandwiches with marinated artichoke hearts on the side. The night before that it was Roadhouse Chili.
Tonight we are going to friend's for dinner so I don't know what it will be and I hope it is good.
That sounds awesome Lorraine!
Octoberbaby
06-07-09, 02:13 PM
That sounds awesome Lorraine!
My BF got the best of it because he was able to have it on real Italian Bread. I have to have it on gluten free bread but still great.
Last night we sent out for Koo Koo Roo which is like Boston Market but better. Tonight, I haven't decided yet.
allybear
06-07-09, 08:34 PM
My BF got the best of it because he was able to have it on real Italian Bread. I have to have it on gluten free bread but still great.
That's OK, listening to those ingredients, I could leave the bread off altogether - yum! :)
We had the standard Sunday dinner - skirt steak, mushrooms & onions, mashed cauliflower, and green beans. Boring, but we're just back from vacation and I was short on inspiration.
RUNYYFan
06-07-09, 08:37 PM
New York Strip Steaks done on my brand new Weber. A side of sauteed onions and garlic bread.
Certainly better than the Chicken Cordon Bleu I had to make last night after attending yesterday's game. Ugh! I id get a little over 700 pictures though! :)
Jersey Yankee
06-07-09, 09:25 PM
Sea salt is healthier for you than regular salt, if that answers your question.
I'll see, but I've already got enough salt in the house. I don't even use much. That and I've lost my pepper shaker.
I made a chicken breast sandwich yesterday, then added some corned beef and turkey. Pretty good, on oat bran bread.
I rarely make anything on Sundays. I just had some stuff from one of the food court places, which is pretty good, except the fries are a little soggy. Only Mickey D's and Burger King seem to make half-decent fries, I guess.
Trail mix, juice and salad are on the menu.
Jersey Yankee
06-07-09, 09:28 PM
I steam the legs, remove the meat from the shells (an ordeal...), then use the shells for a quick stock with some veg and strain. Then I just simmer the stock with the crab meat, butter, herbs, and a little tomato sauce until it reduces down and thickens, don't even add cream.
It's actually really easy, but it's a pain to separate the meat from the shells.
It may be just easier to buy it w/the meat already out. Some things are made for lazy people, and I'd be highly in support of getting it that way. I'm not one to make everything from scratch. I'll let Martha Stewart do that.
Octoberbaby
06-08-09, 01:33 AM
That's OK, listening to those ingredients, I could leave the bread off altogether - yum! :)
We had the standard Sunday dinner - skirt steak, mushrooms & onions, mashed cauliflower, and green beans. Boring, but we're just back from vacation and I was short on inspiration.
I used the leftover prosciutto tonight wrapped around melon wedges as an appetizer. Yum!
Jersey Yankee
06-08-09, 01:44 AM
That's OK, listening to those ingredients, I could leave the bread off altogether - yum! :)
We had the standard Sunday dinner - skirt steak, mushrooms & onions, mashed cauliflower, and green beans. Boring, but we're just back from vacation and I was short on inspiration.
Sounds good to me, Ally. :)
RUNYYFan
06-08-09, 05:34 PM
It's warm tonight. I think I'm going to be sauteing rainbow trout in a white wine butter sauce. A nice side of white rice with lemon zest and a Fontana Candida Frascati Superiore will round it out tonight.
Gringaloca
06-08-09, 05:45 PM
Grilled some Ribeyes last night with baked potato & salad. Plenty of leftover steak & a half of a baker. I can throw together a little salad to go along with.
Hubs went down to Miami to visit his Mom...maybe I can get him to bring me some 'cuban' from LaCarretta...hmmmm? Churasco with rice/beans & yucca sounds better than left overs...:)
RUNYYFan
06-09-09, 11:36 AM
Boring meal tonight. Fish and chips.
leftover paella.
I can't wait for supper.
:D
leftover paella.
I can't wait for supper.
:D
Who says you have to wait? Have the paella now, and have ice cream for supper.
Octoberbaby
06-09-09, 07:52 PM
My BF went to the Dodger game so I will eat leftovers. The way the Yankee/Sox game is going I will probably not have much of an appetite anyway!
DontHateOnNumber2
06-09-09, 08:01 PM
Scarfing down some pot roast and rice.
Damn this market...I can't even see the game.....I want to be able to see our 8th inning comeback...lol
Jersey Yankee
06-09-09, 09:47 PM
Who says you have to wait? Have the paella now, and have ice cream for supper.
Yeah, just kill the appetite for beer fer breakfast. Yeah, right, Trishie.
RUNYYFan
06-11-09, 03:24 PM
Appetizer: Shrimp Cocktail
Dinner: Stuffed Clams with white rice and steamed vegetables
Dessert: Lemon Cake
I think I'm going to have a big, fat, juicy burger tonight with pickles and cole slaw on the side.
RUNYYFan
06-11-09, 06:23 PM
I think I'm going to have a big, fat, juicy burger tonight with pickles and cole slaw on the side.
:2thumbs: Nice!
Jersey Yankee
06-11-09, 10:42 PM
Tuna salad (a salad, not a sandwich). I started w/tuna on pasta, then got 1/2 lb tuna, then added some more pasta of different types, then some green leaf and romaine. Great stuff when I don't feel like heating up any meat or poultry.
amyblogtalk
06-12-09, 09:18 AM
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RUNYYFan
06-12-09, 10:02 PM
Had an enjoyable dinner with several friends tonight at Old Man Rafferty's (http://www.oldmanraffertys.com/) in New Brunswick. Man, I love that place!
allybear
06-12-09, 10:42 PM
Chinese food - in honor of what I ate through the 2004 Rangers Stanley Cup run, I got Hunan Beef and the Pens won, so it must still work! :)
xenadanielle
06-12-09, 10:49 PM
Had an enjoyable dinner with several friends tonight at Old Man Rafferty's (http://www.oldmanraffertys.com/) in New Brunswick. Man, I love that place!
I do too! We are supposed to have a gathering of our RU basketball seat neighbors there soon.
We had dinner out at a local joint that serves fine Italian fare. I had something un PC but good...:o
jlw1980
06-13-09, 06:04 AM
I made some teriyaki chicken last night. Pretty good. :)
jlw1980
06-13-09, 06:05 AM
I think I'm going to have a big, fat, juicy burger tonight with pickles and cole slaw on the side.Burgers and picklesssss :drool:
Jersey Yankee
06-13-09, 07:50 AM
Another tuna avocado salad w/various pasta & a weedle bit o' cheese.
RUNYYFan
06-13-09, 10:11 AM
It may be cloudy out, but I'm definitely grilling tonight.
New York Strip Steaks with corn on the cob on the side. Cantaloupe wedges for dessert.
Well, four hours of rain that is now intensifying down here in Dayton have thwarted these plans. So on to plan B:
Stuffed Clams (large clam shell cleaned and filled with a mixture of diced clams, lobster, bread crumbs, lemon juice, Old Bay, paprika, red, white and black ground pepper)
White rice with a hint of orange juice
CK Mondavi Chardonnay
We'll try for the steaks tomorrow. :-shrug-:
Octoberbaby
06-13-09, 07:19 PM
Chicken Sausages and Red, Yellow and Orange Peppers with a side of rice.
Gringaloca
06-13-09, 08:58 PM
Took Mom & Dad out today for an early Fathers Day. Went to Olive Garden, one of their favorites.
I had the grilled shrimp over angel hair pasta with mozz, basil & tomato garlic sauce. Hubs had his Seafood Alfredo. Mom & Dad both just had soup & salad.
White chocolate, raspberry cheesecake & tiramisu shared by all for dessert.
I don't care what people say about Olive Garden. It was delicious...:D
fredgmuggs
06-14-09, 03:07 PM
The wife brought home a 9 pound lobster. I wouldn't want to see him coming at me on the bottom of the ocean.
The wife brought home a 9 pound lobster. I wouldn't want to see him coming at me on the bottom of the ocean.
:jaw-drop:
ENJOY!
We're doing a lobster/pasta dinner tomorrow night for my in-laws 51st anniversary.
Tonight is just some coconut shrimp and an apricot dipping sauce for me.
fredgmuggs
06-14-09, 04:37 PM
let em go
Oh he's gone alright.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
06-14-09, 10:28 PM
:lol:
Jersey Yankee
06-14-09, 11:00 PM
Fried calamari and some shrimp tempura at a local sushi place. They had some great seafood soup, too. :D
Octoberbaby
06-15-09, 02:34 AM
We went to El Torito for dinner. I ordered a Mesquite Grilled New York Steak and it was delicious.
RUNYYFan
06-16-09, 03:51 PM
It's cloudy out, but I don't see any rain on the radar.
I think I'll be firing up the grill for a few home-made beef burgers with a side of potato salad. For dessert, I stopped by Pierre's, a bakery here in South Brunswick, and brought in some Napoleons.
DEADSOX
06-16-09, 04:03 PM
I brought home some sauce from my mom's this weekend and ate some macaroni, it was delicious.
allybear
06-16-09, 06:41 PM
Crockpot roast, parsnip puree and broccolli.
Gringaloca
06-16-09, 07:57 PM
Lean Cuisine...baked chicken w/ mashed potatoes. Sliced roma tomato with pinch of salt/pepper. Bottled Water...
I have GOT to lose at least 10 lbs before we go on vacation...:eek:
Jersey Yankee
06-17-09, 02:40 AM
The Wednesday special:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/1/1103403_9151ad1c43.jpg?v=0
Last night it was the 297 calorie Nathan's frank and 192 calorie Miller Light in the souvenir cup.
I was STUNNED at the calorie content of most of the food offerings. That little tray of crinkle cut fries and a cheeseburger at the Nathan's stand is almost 2000 calories! And the helmet cup of Carvel ice cream is more than the Lobel's prime rib sandwich!!
I made some shish-kebabs for the grill tonight. Probably will make a salad, too.
Last night it was the 297 calorie Nathan's frank and 192 calorie Miller Light in the souvenir cup.
I was STUNNED at the calorie content of most of the food offerings. That little tray of crinkle cut fries and a cheeseburger at the Nathan's stand is almost 2000 calories! And the helmet cup of Carvel ice cream is more than the Lobel's prime rib sandwich!!
Yeah, now that they have to post the calorie counts at fast food places, I am definitely much more aware of the things I eat when I go to places like that.
yankeebot
06-17-09, 03:57 PM
Last night it was the 297 calorie Nathan's frank and 192 calorie Miller Light in the souvenir cup.
I was STUNNED at the calorie content of most of the food offerings. That little tray of crinkle cut fries and a cheeseburger at the Nathan's stand is almost 2000 calories! And the helmet cup of Carvel ice cream is more than the Lobel's prime rib sandwich!!
This really dampens my Yankee Stadium dining experience. I know it's crap and I want to eat it anyway without feeling like I'm being lectured by the menu board. :(
RUNYYFan
06-17-09, 04:14 PM
At least at my home I don't post calorie information, just menus. :)
Gringaloca
06-17-09, 07:51 PM
Bubba Burgers w/cheese (provolone & cheddar), grilled kielbasa on Martin's potato bread buns. Potato salad, coleslaw, pickles & olives.
An icy cold Heinie Lite or two to wash it all down...
allybear
06-17-09, 08:12 PM
Turkey burger with swiss cheese and mushrooms (no roll) and a baked sweet potato. I'm amazed I did that much cooking seeing as I'm alone tonight.
4bronxbombers
06-17-09, 08:17 PM
Glass of wine. Not hungry.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
06-17-09, 10:42 PM
Bubba Burgers w/cheese (provolone & cheddar), grilled kielbasa on Martin's potato bread buns. Potato salad, coleslaw, pickles & olives.
An icy cold Heinie Lite or two to wash it all down...
Bubba bugers. :drool:
xenadanielle
06-18-09, 07:25 AM
Aw, bummer! We went in the middle of the 7th inning and there were only about 4 people in line. I guess people line up early to eat right away. Sorry. :(
So you had the Brother Jimmy's BBQ? We thought about that in the early innings because there's one on the Terrace level, but opted for the liquid appetizers in the end :) . By the 7th inning we were STARVING and the hike down to the food court was made in record time!
Try to get to it next time, though, I'm telling you it's worth every penny.
Hot dobs, on the other hand, are a mighty fine alternative!
We finally got to have the Lobel's prime rib sandwiches last night--you were right! Very delicious and tender. Yum!!! We got there at about 6pm so the line was not that bad. Dad and I opted for ther horseradish...of course! I also figured out which hot dob stand you talk about with the $2 dobs. :D
yankeebot
06-18-09, 08:04 AM
I've not seen $2 dogs but there are $3 dogs at the kids' stand on the first level. Where did you find them?
xenadanielle
06-18-09, 09:22 AM
I've not seen $2 dogs but there are $3 dogs at the kids' stand on the first level. Where did you find them?
They are across from new YS (not *in* the stadium) where that large crosswalk is that goes to the Ruppert Plaza Garage, sort of between old YS Gate 2 and new YS? Maybe Laura can describe better....
We finally got to have the Lobel's prime rib sandwiches last night--you were right! Very delicious and tender. Yum!!! We got there at about 6pm so the line was not that bad. Dad and I opted for ther horseradish...of course! I also figured out which hot dob stand you talk about with the $2 dobs. :D
:D Glad you enjoyed it, Danielle!
I've not seen $2 dogs but there are $3 dogs at the kids' stand on the first level. Where did you find them?
These are the Sabrett's wagons outside the Stadium. If you are standing in front of say, the Jeter bobblehead doll on the corner of 161st and River, just cross the street (the opposite side of where the current and old Stadiums are) and you will find one on each corner. Mustard, kraut, brown onions, ketchup, any combo. $2.
They make great appetizers to keep you from going broke inside!
RUNYYFan
06-18-09, 02:15 PM
These are the Sabrett's wagons outside the Stadium. If you are standing in front of say, the Jeter bobblehead doll on the corner of 161st and River, just cross the street (the opposite side of where the current and old Stadiums are) and you will find one on each corner. Mustard, kraut, brown onions, ketchup, any combo. $2.
They make great appetizers to keep you from going broke inside!
Mmmmmm. Dirty water dogs! Best things in the world!
fredgmuggs
06-18-09, 04:24 PM
I want pizza. I can't even remember the last time I had one.
I've got a pot roast in the pressure cooker. The house smells sooo good. Can't wait to eat. :)
Awesome Mr. LDG salad. Lettuce, grape tomato, dressing with blue cheese topped with bacon. It was the best BLT without toast I've ever had. :drool:
__starr69
06-18-09, 11:30 PM
An Otis Spunkmeyer cookie and Moe's nachos with bleu cheese, beef, and black olives. $13. 1500 calories.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
06-18-09, 11:35 PM
I had broccoli.
allybear
06-19-09, 08:18 AM
I had broccoli.
Well, that sounds delicious and nutritious (I like broccoli).
I'm having bluefish tonight - we were going to have it last night but it was still frozen. It should be OK, although it's not my favorite fish. However, on JP's last trip out, he caught no striper or fluke (I don't even think it's fluke season yet), so bluefish it is.
xenadanielle
06-19-09, 01:58 PM
Well, that sounds delicious and nutritious (I like broccoli).
I'm having bluefish tonight - we were going to have it last night but it was still frozen. It should be OK, although it's not my favorite fish. However, on JP's last trip out, he caught no striper or fluke (I don't even think it's fluke season yet), so bluefish it is.
Ally, I have to ask--how do you prepare the bluefish? I know when we go out for stripers a lot of people catch blues as well and everyone complains because there is no good way to cook it. Although my dad claims my grandfather loved bluefish and had some secret way to cook it. :lol:
We had lobster last night (on sale @ Shop Rite like they are every year for Fathers Day) and will be having it again Sunday.
Tonight I'm going to my parents' for cocktail hour so dinner will be booze and snacks.
Mantle'sMutt
06-19-09, 02:13 PM
My son is coming down so I imagine that tonight's meal will feature crow. I pretty much guarendangteed a sweep of the Sisters of National.
Ally, I have to ask--how do you prepare the bluefish? I know when we go out for stripers a lot of people catch blues as well and everyone complains because there is no good way to cook it. Although my dad claims my grandfather loved bluefish and had some secret way to cook it. :lol:
We had lobster last night (on sale @ Shop Rite like they are every year for Fathers Day) and will be having it again Sunday.
Tonight I'm going to my parents' for cocktail hour so dinner will be booze and snacks.
I'm not a fan of bluefish, but a couple of times a season, one of my friend's hubbys catches a bunch of blues and gives us some. My hubby seasons them, wraps them in foil and grills them. He loves them that way.
Btw, your cocktail hour dinner sounds great to me! :)
Gringaloca
06-19-09, 07:45 PM
I'm not a fan of bluefish, but a couple of times a season, one of my friend's hubbys catches a bunch of blues and gives us some. My hubby seasons them, wraps them in foil and grills them. He loves them that way.
Btw, your cocktail hour dinner sounds great to me! :)
I'll have to tell the Hubs about the foil/grill thing. He's caught a few but they're really strong. He's caught stripers when in Va Beach...says they're delicious..
I'm not a fan of any fish..but he's caught snook and broiled it with lemon/butter & Sazon seasoning. That was pretty good..:) Of course nothing beats a fresh dolphin catch...
Tonight we had 'brown stew chicken' from the Jamaican place near us. With rice/red beans, steamed cabbage/carrots & plantains...WOW!!
allybear
06-20-09, 06:29 PM
Ally, I have to ask--how do you prepare the bluefish? I know when we go out for stripers a lot of people catch blues as well and everyone complains because there is no good way to cook it. Although my dad claims my grandfather loved bluefish and had some secret way to cook it. :lol:
We had lobster last night (on sale @ Shop Rite like they are every year for Fathers Day) and will be having it again Sunday.
Tonight I'm going to my parents' for cocktail hour so dinner will be booze and snacks.
I cook it with tomatoes - I make a foil pouch, lay the fish in there, salt & pepper it and put diced tomatoes, a little garlic, lemon juice and while wine in with it, then cook it in the oven. It takes a lot of the fishiness away, but it's still a strong fish. I love stripers - I didn't know you guys fish. Too bad we live so far away - JP and the (db)bf sound like they'd get along really well. I didn't make it last night, though - I really didn't want to cook, so JP ordered pizza and I had a chicken parm hero. YUM.
Jersey Yankee
06-20-09, 09:35 PM
Those turkey Italian turkey sausages (they come 6 to a pack w/some plastic on top). I thought they'd take too long to make, since they didn't look fully done on the grill. I put them on foil and stuck 'em in the toaster oven on "toast" for 6 minutes and they were nicely browned.
I added this to some beef bacon, the last of my romaine, then some mini portabellos for my salad.
I used 1/3 of a fat hero bread, romaine, beef bacon, corned beef, pastrami and turkey for a sandwich.
Add in some trail mix and I'm fine.
4bronxbombers
06-21-09, 03:51 AM
Case of dillas.
I have the onion soup/cranberry roast in the crock since 11. It's starting to smell yummy in here.
I think I'll bake a blueberry pie as well...I bought two pints yesterday.
I made what Mr. LDG affectionately refers to as Fat Pie.
Here's the recipe for anyone else who doesn't care or is looking for something every man will love.
13x9 pan, ungreased.
Bottom layer is 1 can of refrigerated crescent rolls -roll out and press to cover the bottom.
Evenly layer the following (all sliced very thin) twice:
Boiled ham
Provolone
Hard salami
Swiss cheese
Pepperoni
Roasted red peppers (I dice them)
Pour 2/3 mixture of 3 eggs, 3 TBSP grated parm and a ½ tsp. black pepper over it
Top with another can of crescent rolls. Brush with last 1/3 of egg/cheese/pepper mixture. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 min. at 375, uncover and bake another 10-20 min. until top crust is golden brown.
Let cool and cut into squares.
Gringaloca
06-21-09, 04:49 PM
I made what Mr. LDG affectionately refers to as Fat Pie.
Here's the recipe for anyone else who doesn't care or is looking for something every man will love.
13x9 pan, ungreased.
Bottom layer is 1 can of refrigerated crescent rolls -roll out and press to cover the bottom.
Evenly layer the following (all sliced very thin) twice:
Boiled ham
Provolone
Hard salami
Swiss cheese
Pepperoni
Roasted red peppers (I dice them)
Pour 2/3 mixture of 3 eggs, 3 TBSP grated parm and a ½ tsp. black pepper over it
Top with another can of crescent rolls. Brush with last 1/3 of egg/cheese/pepper mixture. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 min. at 375, uncover and bake another 10-20 min. until top crust is golden brown.
Let cool and cut into squares.
Whoa...before I make that for the Hubs...I'll bump up the Life Insurance policy...:D :D
btw..I DID copy/paste the recipe...LOL!!
The Fat pie sounds yummy...other than the name. :lol:
I made raviolis (with sauce I simmered all day) and garlic bread for hubby's Father's Day dinner. He could eat pasta every night.
Jersey Yankee
06-21-09, 09:45 PM
I got home an hour later, so I didn't bother defrosting any meat. I just picked up a 1/2 lb of tuna, then some romaine and the little packets of baby spinach and the other lettuce (spring mix, I think they call it).
Sooooooo ... the salad was all of the above, plus red peppers, 'shrooms, then some other pasta and tuna that the local deli had.
After that, some trail mix, cookies and juice. Not bad. :)
Whoa...before I make that for the Hubs...I'll bump up the Life Insurance policy...:D :D
btw..I DID copy/paste the recipe...LOL!!
:lol:
It was inhaled. Not a morsel left.
Oh, one other thing, to really make this obscene, I served it with a mixture of sour cream, mayo, some of the roasted red pepper juice and some Tastefully Simple's Bacon Bacon to have on the side.
I have the onion soup/cranberry roast in the crock since 11. It's starting to smell yummy in here..
I'm making that Wednesday.
I actually can't wait to have it.
I'm making that Wednesday.
I actually can't wait to have it.
That's my favorite quick crock pot recipe ever since it was posted here. :D
Jersey Yankee
06-24-09, 03:07 AM
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jlw1980
06-24-09, 03:34 AM
teriyaki chicken w/ broccoli, carrots, and fresh spinach
We had Dominoes at 11:30 last night. Hub didn't get home till after 9 and Shannen was working till 10. Nick had a bunch of kids here till 10:30, so the only "pizza" place that still delivered at that hour was Dominoes. The kids love it. Hub and I could do without it. But the Philly Cheesesteak pizza really isn't horrible if you're starving. :lol:
Jersey Yankee
06-24-09, 12:10 PM
I got bored, so I made some lo-tech chili. I started with a small amount of chili that I'd bought & frozen at the local fast food joint. I added a small can of Hormel's beef chili.
I then added a finely chopped large onion, 2 capfuls each of EVOO & canola oil. From there, I added a little jerk seasoning, some medium wing sauce, soy sauce, and a little balsamic vinegar. Add in some water, oregano seasoning, Adobo and 5-spice seasoning.
It tasted very nice. Now I can put some on the hot dobs (tastes a lot better 'n' than the "straight from the can" chili any hot dob place will sell you). The rest will be made into chili con carne, and the remainder will be frozen.
burtons
06-24-09, 12:44 PM
chicken and frites..., nothing special...
RUNYYFan
06-24-09, 08:53 PM
Tonight was simple: Chicken Picatta with Fettuccine and pesto sauce. Wine: Castle Rock Chardonnay.
I threw together a pasta/ground beef dish with mushrooms, onions, corn, peas, gravy and some seasonings. It was really tasty. :)
I got bored, so I made some lo-tech chili. I started with a small amount of chili that I'd bought & frozen at the local fast food joint. I added a small can of Hormel's beef chili.
I then added a finely chopped large onion, 2 capfuls each of EVOO & canola oil. From there, I added a little jerk seasoning, some medium wing sauce, soy sauce, and a little balsamic vinegar. Add in some water, oregano seasoning, Adobo and 5-spice seasoning.
It tasted very nice. Now I can put some on the hot dobs (tastes a lot better 'n' than the "straight from the can" chili any hot dob place will sell you). The rest will be made into chili con carne, and the remainder will be frozen.
Back away from the kitchen, Brad. Just back away.
Jersey Yankee
06-25-09, 08:47 AM
Back away from the kitchen, Brad. Just back away.
Don't knock it 'til ya tried it, Trishie. It was good. :P
xenadanielle
06-25-09, 08:52 AM
Now I see what you were talking about with Brad's chili, Trish!!!!!!!! :scared:
Sowwie Brad, I am sure it was...interesting. :D
I made what Mr. LDG affectionately refers to as Fat Pie.
Here's the recipe for anyone else who doesn't care or is looking for something every man will love.
13x9 pan, ungreased.
Bottom layer is 1 can of refrigerated crescent rolls -roll out and press to cover the bottom.
Evenly layer the following (all sliced very thin) twice:
Boiled ham
Provolone
Hard salami
Swiss cheese
Pepperoni
Roasted red peppers (I dice them)
Pour 2/3 mixture of 3 eggs, 3 TBSP grated parm and a ½ tsp. black pepper over it
Top with another can of crescent rolls. Brush with last 1/3 of egg/cheese/pepper mixture. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 min. at 375, uncover and bake another 10-20 min. until top crust is golden brown.
Let cool and cut into squares.
My favorite!!!
RUNYYFan
06-25-09, 09:57 AM
Another simple meal tonight. Fake Italian: Medium shells with meat sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
This was a favorite lunch option at St. Peter's Elementary and High Schools in New Brunswick when I was going there.
Mantle'sMutt
06-25-09, 01:11 PM
Tonight:
Take-home Pizzeria Uno
Doin' a Grandpa Jones tommorow night when my sons visit:
Pulled BBQ Pork
Corn bread and gravy
Candied yams
Butter beans
Blueberry cobbler
The more to eat, the more to spare.
I'm making pizzas with Naan bread tonight. One of my husband's customers loves this, and bought us some naan bread because I said I didn't know where to buy it. :)
Jersey Yankee
06-25-09, 01:40 PM
Now I see what you were talking about with Brad's chili, Trish!!!!!!!! :scared:
Sowwie Brad, I am sure it was...interesting. :D
My favorite!!!
I started with the cheap stuff, since that's guaranteed to taste good. Otherwise, those places would be out of business.
It did taste good and I'm still alive. Now what are you & Trishie complaining about, Danielle? :D :P
allybear
06-25-09, 03:51 PM
I started with the cheap stuff, since that's guaranteed to taste good. Otherwise, those places would be out of business.
It did taste good and I'm still alive. Now what are you & Trishie complaining about, Danielle? :D :P
I'm not Trish or Danielle, but wing sauce, jerk seasoning, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar are not usual ingredients in chili. They sell this stuff in the store - chili powder. I'd recommend it, as well as cumin and a little cayenne pepper.
I'm not Trish or Danielle, but wing sauce, jerk seasoning, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar are not usual ingredients in chili. They sell this stuff in the store - chili powder. I'd recommend it, as well as cumin and a little cayenne pepper.
:lol:
Someone here puts cocoa powder in chili and says it's delicious (Vick?). But soy sauce? I'll keep that for Chinese food. ;)
xenadanielle
06-25-09, 04:53 PM
:lol:
Someone here puts cocoa powder in chili and says it's delicious (Vick?). But soy sauce? I'll keep that for Chinese food. ;)
I've seen that in recipes actually. The bf puts sugar in his.
:lol:
Someone here puts cocoa powder in chili and says it's delicious (Vick?). But soy sauce? I'll keep that for Chinese food. ;)
Yes, Vicki posted a recipe that calls for a little cocoa powder. It gives a great flavor.
I've seen that in recipes actually. The bf puts sugar in his.
Yeah, that's not wierd. Like putting sugar in tomato sauce. It cuts the acidity. I'd imagine it does the same in chili.
Yes, Vicki posted a recipe that calls for a little cocoa powder. It gives a great flavor.
I'll have to give it a try. I don't think I've ever made chili from scratch. What's wrong with me? :lol:
xenadanielle
06-25-09, 04:58 PM
I'll have to give it a try. I don't think I've ever made chili from scratch. What's wrong with me? :lol:
The bf uses a mix/packet but then doctors it up.
I know chocolate/cocoa is used in other Mexican foods as well...in mole sauce etc I beliveve?
Everyone's talking about all these delicious sauces and I go and make an egg salad sandwich on Country White bread for dinner.
Jersey Yankee
06-25-09, 10:55 PM
I'm not Trish or Danielle, but wing sauce, jerk seasoning, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar are not usual ingredients in chili. They sell this stuff in the store - chili powder. I'd recommend it, as well as cumin and a little cayenne pepper.
I've never made chili by some ingredients before. I just used wot-evah was in the cupboard.
Hey, it tasted good. Y'all give me some slack. Other than being a little salty (from the Adobo), it tasted better 'n' the stuff at the fast food places.
Did I mention that I'm not a classic chef? No laughs from Trishie. :P
4bronxbombers
06-27-09, 07:10 AM
I'll have to give it a try. I don't think I've ever made chili from scratch. What's wrong with me? :lol:
The recipe I use is from Bon Appetite and it's awesome. It's in here somewhere if you want me to find it. I totally modify it though.
fredgmuggs
06-27-09, 08:10 AM
We're smoking ribs today. I hope the weather holds out.
The Comic Book Guy
06-27-09, 05:52 PM
baby octopus stewed with white wine and tomatoes
If it's cold out bring on the butter, but I love cooking sicilian and mediterranean food in the summer
Jersey Yankee
06-27-09, 07:13 PM
We're smoking ribs today. I hope the weather holds out.
What kind of smoker do you use? What kind of ribs? You grill these outdoors?
fredgmuggs
06-28-09, 04:15 PM
What kind of smoker do you use? What kind of ribs? You grill these outdoors?
I think we've had this conversation before, Brad.
I use a Weber bullet smoker http://www.amazon.com/Weber-2820-Smokey-Mountain-Cooker/dp/B00004U9VA That's not it's "official" name but that's what everybody calls it.... charcoal, wood, etc for fuel used only outdoors.
Pork ribs... I buy the big vacuum pack from Costco and trim them myself to be St. Louis style (you find the knuckle joint on the slab and trim through the cartilege leaving just bone and meat. You also trim away the flap and square up the ends. By doing so you leave a rack that resembles babybacks... the purpose is to have a rack with uniform thickness and size that gives a better result for smoking. We freeze the extra trimmings and my wife uses them for tomato sauce and meatballs etc., so nothing goes to waste.)
Gringaloca
06-28-09, 05:54 PM
Hubs is grilling some fresh dolphin fillets given to us by the neighbors...I'll have some lemon-pepper rotissiere chicken purchased from Publix this a.m.
Roasted redskin potatoes & salad as sides.
Edys French Vanilla or Fudge Swirl ice cream with Hersheys chocolate syrup for dessert?...hmmmm, shouldn't...but I probably will...
Jersey Yankee
06-29-09, 02:48 AM
I think we've had this conversation before, Brad.
I use a Weber bullet smoker http://www.amazon.com/Weber-2820-Smokey-Mountain-Cooker/dp/B00004U9VA That's not it's "official" name but that's what everybody calls it.... charcoal, wood, etc for fuel used only outdoors.
Pork ribs... I buy the big vacuum pack from Costco and trim them myself to be St. Louis style (you find the knuckle joint on the slab and trim through the cartilege leaving just bone and meat. You also trim away the flap and square up the ends. By doing so you leave a rack that resembles babybacks... the purpose is to have a rack with uniform thickness and size that gives a better result for smoking. We freeze the extra trimmings and my wife uses them for tomato sauce and meatballs etc., so nothing goes to waste.)
I wasn't sure who it was. Had I been told it was you, then I figured you were trying to smoke a hot dob or somethin'. :D
I'd have to check out those outdoor smokers one day. What kind of wood chips do you use for them?
I don't eat pork, but what exactly is the trimming to St Louis style ribs mean? I always thought that it was just pork ribs. I also have no idea why each is linked to geography. Why is one Memphis, another is St Louis, then Chicago, etc? It's all just a hog.
fredgmuggs
06-30-09, 06:05 PM
I wasn't sure who it was. Had I been told it was you, then I figured you were trying to smoke a hot dob or somethin'. :D
I'd have to check out those outdoor smokers one day. What kind of wood chips do you use for them?
I don't eat pork, but what exactly is the trimming to St Louis style ribs mean? I always thought that it was just pork ribs. I also have no idea why each is linked to geography. Why is one Memphis, another is St Louis, then Chicago, etc? It's all just a hog.
I was googling for St. Louis ribs to find a description on wikipedia for you... and lo and behold here's a guy on youtube demonstrating how to do it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_MGM_RRTUQ
The only difference is I cut the tip off to square them up... the tip is a little thin and it tends to dry out when you smoke them. (as Alton Brown would say - not good eats)
I'm going to assume they're called St. Louis style because that's where they first trimmed the ribs like that.
Jersey Yankee
07-01-09, 01:11 PM
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I had a salad with grilled shrimp,pineapple and some shredded cocoanut with a nice tropical dressing
I had the Lobel's steak sandwich at the Stadium. Still the best sandwich I've ever had.
allybear
07-02-09, 08:25 AM
I had a salad with grilled shrimp,pineapple and some shredded cocoanut with a nice tropical dressing
Yum - that sounds awesome. :)
We're having steaks tonight - I didn't feel well last night, so I didn't cook them then, so I will tonight.
fredgmuggs
07-12-09, 02:14 PM
The last post in here was over a week ago. Nobody eats anymore?
Cornish Hens rubbed with garlic ginger butter under the skin.... cooked on the outdoor grill.
RUNYYFan
07-12-09, 03:29 PM
The last post in here was over a week ago. Nobody eats anymore?
Cornish Hens rubbed with garlic ginger butter under the skin.... cooked on the outdoor grill.
:lol:
That sounds really, really good. Something to do for Wednesday night.
Tonight: Strip steaks on the grill with baked potatoes. Dessert: Homemade French Apple Pie with Raisins and sugar icing.
Ravioli. I made a pot of sauce last night.
Jersey Yankee
07-12-09, 09:46 PM
Olive loaf salami (Halal), pepper turkey and pastrami sandwich w/lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo on a kaiser roll.
Green leaf + romaine, carrots and green pepper salad.
Some juice and that's about it. Not bad. :)
Jersey Yankee
07-12-09, 09:46 PM
The last post in here was over a week ago. Nobody eats anymore?
Cornish Hens rubbed with garlic ginger butter under the skin.... cooked on the outdoor grill.
What? No hot dobs? Sheesh. :P
Mr. LDG went a-fishin' last night so we had sea robin fra diavolo over angel hair. It was better than I thought it would be for a bottom feeder fish.
Mantle'sMutt
07-14-09, 11:55 AM
I have a bunch of sweet Italian peppers ready to be picked. About half are red and half green. Fry those babies up with some sliced onion and garlic and slather them on fresh-cased sausages on ciabatta.
West Texas
07-14-09, 12:06 PM
Fish sticks.
ChinMusic
07-14-09, 02:52 PM
baby octopus stewed with white wine and tomatoes
I tried making this once, it was a total disaster. I couldnt get the octopus to drink the wine.
allybear
07-15-09, 01:29 PM
Mr. LDG went a-fishin' last night so we had sea robin fra diavolo over angel hair. It was better than I thought it would be for a bottom feeder fish.
I didn't know you could eat those - I think JP just throws them back. I have to inform him of this. :)
I didn't know you could eat those - I think JP just throws them back. I have to inform him of this. :)
I had to google sea robin. I had never heard of it. Not the most appealing looking guy. :lol:
I didn't know you could eat those - I think JP just throws them back. I have to inform him of this. :)
Do! They are not greasy/oily/fishy. Apparently they are just extremely ugly and make horrible noises!
We're cooking chicken legs on the grill and will be having corn and baked beans with it.
I hate eating so late, but I don't mind sitting on the deck waiting for the food to be done!
i had the summer salad at Mullane's, my after work hangout.
Grilled chicken over baby greens with mandarin oranges, cranberries, cucumbers in a cranberry vinegarette
I have a hankering for steamed tofu and broccoli from my local Chinese take-out place.
I usually just add a little olive oil and a tiny bit of salt and pepper.
I have no idea why, but I love this. Go figure.
Mantle'sMutt
07-16-09, 02:16 PM
I have about 6 huge heirloom tomatoes ready to be picked. Thinking of tomatoes, stuffed with chicken salad.
God, this thread makes me so hungry.
RUNYYFan
07-16-09, 04:06 PM
Today was one of those days.
Snack: 1 Philly Soft Pretzel (http://www.phillysoftpretzelfactory.com/) (I dunno. There's something about these things that I love.)
Dinner: Stuffed Green Peppers
Dessert: Turkey Hill Bomber Brownie Blast
fredgmuggs
07-16-09, 04:37 PM
Apparently Italian Ice and beer - the dinner of champions
WashingtonYankee
07-16-09, 04:41 PM
i had the summer salad at Mullane's, my after work hangout.
Grilled chicken over baby greens with mandarin oranges, cranberries, cucumbers in a cranberry vinegarette
So wish I was in NY... would have totally gone with you! Sounds yummy!
Apparently Italian Ice and beer - the dinner of champions
That sounds like a Ruben-esque dinner. :lol:
I have a steak ready to go on the grill. Don't know what time the hub is getting home, though.
yankeebot
07-16-09, 05:22 PM
I have an freshly opened bottle of wine and some cherries. I may have some sherbert later.
xenadanielle
07-16-09, 05:31 PM
I'm starving and still @ work. I know the bf is going out with his friend from Florida and the only stuff in the fridge is leftover Chinese and I have an evening of packing and throwing out ahead of me. FML.
West Texas
07-16-09, 05:40 PM
Corona, circa 2009.
I have an freshly opened bottle of wine and some cherries. I may have some sherbert later.
That sounds about right up my alley, Linda!
Instead, I had some leftover fish (I think it was cod) with baby potatoes and sauteed veg that Mr. LDG brought home the other night.
Now I'm dying for wine, fruit and cheese! Or maybe a soft vanilla cone with rainbow shots. :D
I'm starving and still @ work. I know the bf is going out with his friend from Florida and the only stuff in the fridge is leftover Chinese and I have an evening of packing and throwing out ahead of me. FML.
Wrong thread. ;)
J/K Danielle. :)
If it were me, I'd have some wine and cheese/crackers for dinner. :D
Corona, circa 2009. Vintage! :2thumbs:
Someone give me a easy and healthy recipe involving meat. I have not cooked dinner yet and will be going to the supermarket to get some groceries soon so people give me your suggestions.
What kind of meat, Sam? Chicken is really good with olive oil and garlic/salt and pepper. You can grill it or broil it, or even pan saute it.
Someone give me a easy and healthy recipe involving meat. I have not cooked dinner yet and will be going to the supermarket to get some groceries soon so people give me your suggestions.
Howsabout stir fry? Pick up a green, red and yellow bell pepper, a small onion and some beef or chicken strips. Quick and reasonably healthy.
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