View Full Version : What's on the menu this evening?
4bronxbombers
02-23-10, 06:39 PM
me too..I'm so picky I should be thin..unfortunately the things I do like aren't what I would exactly call healthy. :o :D
I just yelled at the husband for constantly keeping supplies of double stuffed Oreos in the house. wtffff :argh: I don't need that stuff hanging around the house when I work at home. sigh.
b-ball-lunachick
02-23-10, 06:41 PM
I just yelled at the husband for constantly keeping supplies of double stuffed Oreos in the house. wtffff :argh: I don't need that stuff hanging around the house when I work at home. sigh.
:drool: ooh I like those. and double stuff elf cookie things. I don't like either of them without the double filling. I have sugar issues..don't judge. :o :D
CallOfTheCrow
02-23-10, 07:11 PM
to be determined
jlw1980
03-23-10, 07:44 AM
Wow, nobody's posted in this thread for a month!
I'm making cranberry/onion soup roast. It's in the crock pot now. I'll cut up and roast some red potatoes coated in olive oil and seasonings later. I'll probably serve the potatoes with sour cream as a dip. :drool:
JavyVazquezIsSick
03-23-10, 07:47 AM
Breaking out the smoker this weekend, and going to make some baby backs.
Dave Visbeck
03-23-10, 01:42 PM
Teriyaki chicken bowls with white rice and Teriyaki vegetables.
Chicken with onion marmalade. It's a recipe from a chicken cookbook Shannen bought. The kid who hates onions actually requested that I make this dish. :lol:
Octoberbaby
03-23-10, 04:58 PM
I made Arroz Con Pollo and we are having the leftovers tonight.
Tonight will be cooking swordfish steaks on the grill. Rice and some mixed veggies to go along with it.
West Texas
03-23-10, 05:02 PM
Buffalo wings and Coronas.
jlw1980
03-26-10, 06:12 PM
cheese enchiladas :drool:
Jersey Yankee
03-26-10, 06:23 PM
I just yelled at the husband for constantly keeping supplies of double stuffed Oreos in the house. wtffff :argh: I don't need that stuff hanging around the house when I work at home. sigh.
Go get some trail mix, yogurt and some healthy salads or somethin' nice fer yerself, then let the big fella fatten himself up on the junk.
Jersey Yankee
03-26-10, 06:23 PM
Tonight will be cooking swordfish steaks on the grill. Rice and some mixed veggies to go along with it.
What kind of rice, how do you make it, and what kind of veggies? Fresh or frozen?
Jersey Yankee
03-26-10, 06:24 PM
Wow, nobody's posted in this thread for a month!
I'm making cranberry/onion soup roast. It's in the crock pot now. I'll cut up and roast some red potatoes coated in olive oil and seasonings later. I'll probably serve the potatoes with sour cream as a dip. :drool:
Oh Jennnnnnnnn ... I'll bet that Ryan hates this. :O :P
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
03-26-10, 06:25 PM
Oh Jennnnnnnnn ... I'll bet that Ryan hates this. :O :P
Actually, that sounds awesome. :drool:
jlw1980
03-26-10, 06:26 PM
Actually, that sounds awesome. :drool:It was awesome. :D
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
03-26-10, 06:28 PM
Except I'm not too keen on the cranberry, but I'd let it slide.
Jersey Yankee
03-26-10, 06:29 PM
Actually, that sounds awesome. :drool:
This must be the first thing food thingy that you two have ever agreed on. Either that or you've stolen Jenn's p'wrd.
Now then, Ryan, would you like a jug of mayo on yer sammich? :O :P
Jersey Yankee
03-26-10, 06:31 PM
Except I'm not too keen on the cranberry, but I'd let it slide.
I'm not into the fruit on meat thingy either (no jokes, Ryan).
Onion soup, I can see w/meat, since I've also added pasta sauce and gravy. I add a few things that comes from the Spanish bodega/convenience delis, since they often cook for large families.
jlw1980
03-26-10, 06:52 PM
Except I'm not too keen on the cranberry, but I'd let it slide.I hate cranberry sauce. (I hate onions even more. :lol:) In this, though, it doesn't taste like it. It makes the best flavored pot roast I've ever had. :drool:
4bronxbombers
03-26-10, 07:25 PM
Go get some trail mix, yogurt and some healthy salads or somethin' nice fer yerself, then let the big fella fatten himself up on the junk.
:lol: wtfff
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
03-26-10, 07:27 PM
:looking:
Jersey Yankee
03-26-10, 08:00 PM
:lol: wtfff
Fer someone who talks about 6-mile runs, why would you let hubs bribe you w/some fatty snax? Sheesh, talk about lack of will power.
Mebbe you wimmin ARE easy to figure out, after all. Then again, mebbe not. :P
Gringaloca
03-28-10, 11:19 AM
Pot Roast in the crockpot since 9:30 a.m w/onions, carrots & potatoes. Yum!
JavyVazquezIsSick
03-28-10, 01:24 PM
I went to Fatty Cue last night. New Malaysian BBQ place in Williamsburg.
Going to try to replicate this smoked lamb shoulder dish I had. It was really incredible.
Jersey Yankee
04-06-10, 05:45 PM
It's April already. We've even started some baseball (like who'd a thunk it?).
Now then, start EATING, dammit. :P
Gringaloca
04-06-10, 07:11 PM
Haven't seen this Thread in a long time.
I put country ribs in the crock pot this morning before I left for work..6:15 a.m. They cooked on low for over 10 hours...sooooo tender & juicy....yum!~:)
Jersey Yankee
04-06-10, 07:13 PM
Haven't seen this Thread in a long time.
I put country ribs in the crock pot this morning before I left for work..6:15 a.m. They cooked on low for over 10 hours...sooooo tender & juicy....yum!~:)
What else did you put into the pot, Gring? :)
4bronxbombers
04-06-10, 07:13 PM
zucchini and yellow squash on the grill
southwestern taco salad (the one in a bag)
left over spanakopita from Easter
breaded boneless baked chicken
Gringaloca
04-06-10, 07:21 PM
What else did you put into the pot, Gring? :)
I layer the ribs with slices of onion and bbq sauce...the final touch is 1/2 can or bottle of beer. Any kind will do...tthis a.m. it was Michelob UltraLite...
Try it...it's fool proof.:) And the first thing you smell when you open the door is those delicious ribs...:drool:
Jersey Yankee
04-06-10, 07:21 PM
zucchini and yellow squash on the grill
southwestern taco salad (the one in a bag)
left over spanakopita from Easter
breaded boneless baked chicken
That's it, I need another small grill. I should start some grilled eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash f/din-din.
Then I could also grill beef bacon ... stacked high ... and call it a sammich. :P
4bronxbombers
04-06-10, 07:22 PM
I layer the ribs with slices of onion and bbq sauce...the final touch is 1/2 can or bottle of beer. Any kind will do...tthis a.m. it was Michelob UltraLite...
Try it...it's fool proof.:) And the first thing you smell when you open the door is those delicious ribs...:drool:
That sounds awesome Gring!!
Jersey Yankee
04-06-10, 07:23 PM
I layer the ribs with slices of onion and bbq sauce...the final touch is 1/2 can or bottle of beer. Any kind will do...tthis a.m. it was Michelob UltraLite...
Try it...it's fool proof.:) And the first thing you smell when you open the door is those delicious ribs...:drool:
I knew that I'd needed some beer. I kept saying, "Nahhhh". I used the chopped onions thing, the BBQ sauce (I add in some tomato mix from Goya that's designed for cooking), but alas, no brewski.
Oh well, now to get some beer.
Gringaloca
04-06-10, 07:47 PM
I knew that I'd needed some beer. I kept saying, "Nahhhh". I used the chopped onions thing, the BBQ sauce (I add in some tomato mix from Goya that's designed for cooking), but alas, no brewski.
Oh well, now to get some beer.
Sazon? I've used Sazon before but didn't have any today.One of my bff's is PR..she uses Sazon in just about everything. :)
I forgot to mention, I seasoned the meat overnight with Adobo and garlic powder in a large ziplock bag...stab 'em real good with a fork to get the flaovr in there...then layer with the onion slices & bbq sauce.
Vicki: It is awesome. Try it ...your kids will love it, and so easy.
Jersey Yankee
04-06-10, 08:04 PM
Sazon? I've used Sazon before but didn't have any today.One of my bff's is PR..she uses Sazon in just about everything. :)
I forgot to mention, I seasoned the meat overnight with Adobo and garlic powder in a large ziplock bag...stab 'em real good with a fork to get the flaovr in there...then layer with the onion slices & bbq sauce.
Vicki: It is awesome. Try it ...your kids will love it, and so easy.
I think that Sazon is the dry stuff. The Cuban-born lady said that the red Sazon stuff is what they use to make yellow rice. I've never made yellow rice, and wasn't sure if it was food coloring or somehow rice just came yellow.
Adobo and ziploc bags are my fave things also. I also use the mashed garlic spread (too lazy to squish them thar gloves). :o :(
I used this on oxtail, short ribs and some veal stew (I call it "Brad's Mix). :D
Anyway, good stuff. Now I can finally get back to havin' some po'k chops 'n' applesauce on Wednesdays again. :P
Gringaloca
04-06-10, 08:23 PM
I think that Sazon is the dry stuff. The Cuban-born lady said that the red Sazon stuff is what they use to make yellow rice. I've never made yellow rice, and wasn't sure if it was food coloring or somehow rice just came yellow.
Adobo and ziploc bags are my fave things also. I also use the mashed garlic spread (too lazy to squish them thar gloves). :o :(
I used this on oxtail, short ribs and some veal stew (I call it "Brad's Mix). :D
Anyway, good stuff. Now I can finally get back to havin' some po'k chops 'n' applesauce on Wednesdays again. :P
Yes..Sazon is the dry stuff...I think it is actually safron..which makes the rice yellow and gives a really nice 'sabor'..;)
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 07:39 AM
I layer the ribs with slices of onion and bbq sauce...the final touch is 1/2 can or bottle of beer. Any kind will do...tthis a.m. it was Michelob UltraLite...
Try it...it's fool proof.:) And the first thing you smell when you open the door is those delicious ribs...:drool:
It's that easy? You buy pork ribs, put onion and bbq sauce and 1/2 can of beer......anything else? I'll try it, maybe this weekend.
Gring, do you put the ribs in the broiler first to crisp the outer edges before you put them in the crock? I usually do that but don't know if it's really necessary.
Jersey Yankee
04-07-10, 09:40 AM
Gring, it's called Sofrito from Goya, which is a bottled cooking base. It's tomato-based, contains green peppers, onions, cilantro, garlic, in olive oil.
I'm going to put some more stew in the crock this evening. I'll just add some goat meat and some beef or veal.
I made Shepherd's pie the other night for Nicky's birthday (it's his favorite, next to steak, lobster and crab legs, lol)
Shannen requested that I make it with ground chicken instead of beef. I was hesitant because I didn't know if my hub and Nick would like the chicken. It was tasty (I still used the beef gravy or it would have totally changed the taste of the dish) and the chicken was not fatty at all and stayed firm after being browned, unlike ground turkey.
The kids and I liked it very much. Figures, hubby didn't. There isn't one meal that everyone in the family all likes (this was pretty much the only one).
Jersey Yankee
04-07-10, 02:23 PM
I made Shepherd's pie the other night for Nicky's birthday (it's his favorite, next to steak, lobster and crab legs, lol)
Shannen requested that I make it with ground chicken instead of beef. I was hesitant because I didn't know if my hub and Nick would like the chicken. It was tasty (I still used the beef gravy or it would have totally changed the taste of the dish) and the chicken was not fatty at all and stayed firm after being browned, unlike ground turkey.
The kids and I liked it very much. Figures, hubby didn't. There isn't one meal that everyone in the family all likes (this was pretty much the only one).
Karen, please instruct hubs to do as Mr LDG & make the trek to Joisey, then shovel some goodies under the door. If he don't like yer cookin', then I will.
Po'k chops an' applesauce tonight.
I'm heading to the supermarket to get some stew, onions and peppers for the crock pot (I'll invite Vicki & Ryan fer the boiled meat).
I'm playing pool tonight, so it'll be on a low temperature.
xenadanielle
04-07-10, 03:55 PM
I'm not sure if I'm eating anything for din din. I just ate way too much Crunch 'n Munch after lunch from Panera (salmon croissant). :eek:
I forget where we were talking about burgers, but today I saw that a Five Guys is going in where one my favorite lunch places, Bear Rock, was.
I'm not sure if I'm eating anything for din din. I just ate way too much Crunch 'n Munch after lunch from Panera (salmon croissant). :eek:
I forget where we were talking about burgers, but today I saw that a Five Guys is going in where one my favorite lunch places, Bear Rock, was.
I still have not had Five Guys. I hear they are really good. I don't eat burgers much, because I'm trying to eat healthier, but I'd eat one if we went there.
I like Panera. Never had a salmon croissant, though. Is it smoked salmon (like Nova) or what?
xenadanielle
04-07-10, 04:06 PM
I still have not had Five Guys. I hear they are really good. I don't eat burgers much, because I'm trying to eat healthier, but I'd eat one if we went there.
I like Panera. Never had a salmon croissant, though. Is it smoked salmon (like Nova) or what?
I think it's just a filet, served chilled. I believe it's a newer item there and it's actually a club w/bacon. I normally get the turkey artichoke panini there because I love the caramelize onions on it....:drool:
I still have not had Five Guys. I hear they are really good. I don't eat burgers much, because I'm trying to eat healthier, but I'd eat one if we went there.
I like Panera. Never had a salmon croissant, though. Is it smoked salmon (like Nova) or what?
NEW! Chilled salmon filet, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and our zesty tomato aioli served on a freshly baked croissant.
Sounds yummy.
NEW! Chilled salmon filet, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and our zesty tomato aioli served on a freshly baked croissant.
Sounds yummy.
Ooh, sounds good. I like oddball stuff like that. I only have one friend who really likes Panera and we don't get together that much. My friend who I bowl with doesn't really like their stuff (and complains it's expensive and all you get is chips with it) and Shannen turned her nose up at pretty much everything on the menu when we went there, so we went somewhere else.
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:12 PM
Fajitas :D
Ooh, sounds good. I like oddball stuff like that. I only have one friend who really likes Panera and we don't get together that much. My friend who I bowl with doesn't really like their stuff (and complains it's expensive and all you get is chips with it) and Shannen turned her nose up at pretty much everything on the menu when we went there, so we went somewhere else.
Once again, if we lived close by, we'd be going there a LOT!
Although that salmon club croissant is like 770 calories. We'd have to do extra walking!
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:19 PM
Fajitas :D
Post the recipe.
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:20 PM
Post the recipe.
....:roflmao:
http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=6700609&postcount=7796
:D
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:21 PM
....:roflmao:
http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=6700609&postcount=7796
:D
:lol: k, thx
Once again, if we lived close by, we'd be going there a LOT!
Although that salmon club croissant is like 770 calories. We'd have to do extra walking!
:lol:
If I didn't have to cook dinner for everyone else, I would eat a big lunch and then only have a low calorie dinner.
....:roflmao:
http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=6700609&postcount=7796
:D
Or:
http://www.amazon.com/Old-El-Paso-Fajitas-14-67-Ounce/dp/B000EMM9CG
:lol:
If I didn't have to cook dinner for everyone else, I would eat a big lunch and then only have a low calorie dinner.
I do that on weekends. I can't do it at work, because a big lunch just makes me feel like a giant bloated ball of gas if I have to sit at a desk the rest of the afternoon.
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:23 PM
Or:
http://www.amazon.com/Old-El-Paso-Fajitas-14-67-Ounce/dp/B000EMM9CG
:lol: That most certainly would not feed my family...Im pretty sure its cheaper to buy everything separately (and fresh) than use that though :D
IDK if I should be insulted at that or not...:lol:
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:26 PM
:lol: k, thx
You all remind me of when my little sister helps/watches my mom cook. She'll ask "How much sugar do you put? Like teaspoon/tablespoon wise?" And my mom just looks @ her like :wtf: and usually says "IDK! I just put however much I feel like we need and go by taste! I don't do recipes! Don't ask me these questions!"
:roflmao:
:lol: That most certainly would not feed my family...Im pretty sure its cheaper to buy everything separately (and fresh) than use that though :D
IDK if I should be insulted at that or not...:lol:
It's fresh. You use fresh veggies and meat. This just has the tortillas and seasoning packet.
But yeah, to feed a larger family it makes more sense to buy the things separate.
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:27 PM
It's fresh. You use fresh veggies and meat. This just has the tortillas and seasoning packet.
But yeah, to feed a larger family it makes more sense to buy the things separate.
Ah ok. Goes to show ya how often we use prepackaged stuffs. Usually, that stuff doesn't suite our tastes anyway....:lol:
Ah ok. Usually, that stuff doesn't suite our tastes anyway....:lol:
I'm pretty sure the Old El Paso and McCormick seasoning packets are basically the same.
West Texas
04-07-10, 04:28 PM
It's fresh. You use fresh veggies and meat. This just has the tortillas and seasoning packet.
But yeah, to feed a larger family it makes more sense to buy the things separate.
:drool:
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:29 PM
I'm definitely not the measuring type either....almost every recipe I make is eyeballed at this point. I like it better that way....it's liberating. :D
Jax Teller
04-07-10, 04:30 PM
Lasagna.
xenadanielle
04-07-10, 04:36 PM
I like Panera OK--the soups are good too and it's pretty quick service-wise. I'm just sad they took out the Bear Rock Cafe but it seems like the whole company went out of business. There were only a few locations...some kind of franchisee or what not? Next to the Five Guys is a Panda Express. Blah.
Nearby however is a new Eat At Joe's crab shack or whatever and the klassy Brickhouse Tavern which is pretty much an upscale Hooters. My gf went there with another woman we know last week and wants to take me there now. It's all food for men too and everything has a double-entendre name. :boring:
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:36 PM
I'm pretty sure the Old El Paso and McCormick seasoning packets are basically the same.
Yup...although we'll tweak the seasonings in the packets if we use them.
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:41 PM
I'm definitely not the measuring type either....almost every recipe I make is eyeballed at this point. I like it better that way....it's liberating. :D
:-werd-:
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:43 PM
There is a family in town who treats my daughter very well - like she's their 3rd daughter (they have twins).....so tonight I'm taking them out to the CC we belong to. The opened up the lanai tonight for the first time since last fall so it should be nice. Can't wait for a glass of wine.
Friday night I'm meeting friends in NY to dine at Mario Batali (sp) new restaurant. Can't wait for that either.
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:44 PM
There is a family in town who treats my daughter very well - like she's their 3rd daughter (they have twins).....so tonight I'm taking them out to the CC we belong to. The opened up the lanai tonight for the first time since last fall so it should be nice. Can't wait for a glass of wine.
Friday night I'm meeting friends in NY to dine at Maria Batali (sp) new restaurant. Can't wait for that either.
When I come back to NY, can you take me there too? :D
JavyVazquezIsSick
04-07-10, 04:45 PM
Del Posto? If so, you are going to have an amazing time. Food is incredible.
I'm going to Blue Hill at Stone Barns on Friday. Very very excited.
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:45 PM
When I come back to NY, can you take me there too? :D
Yes, we'll meet up with the gals from here!
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:46 PM
Del Posto? If so, you are going to have an amazing time. Food is incredible.
I'm going to Blue Hill at Stone Barns on Friday. Very very excited.
This is it: Tarry Lodge
http://www.tarrylodge.com/
There is a family in town who treats my daughter very well - like she's their 3rd daughter (they have twins).....so tonight I'm taking them out to the CC we belong to. The opened up the lanai tonight for the first time since last fall so it should be nice. Can't wait for a glass of wine.
Friday night I'm meeting friends in NY to dine at Maria Batali (sp) new restaurant. Can't wait for that either.
Mario
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:47 PM
Mario
:lol: haha i called him Maria
This is it: Tarry Lodge
http://www.tarrylodge.com/
I want to go there just so I can have this dish:
Fusilli alla Crazy Bastard
This is it: Tarry Lodge
http://www.tarrylodge.com/
That's in Port Chester? About a half hour from me. :)
That's in Port Chester? About a half hour from me. :)
Whaddaya say I swing by and get you and crash their party?:D
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:49 PM
I want to go there just so I can have this dish:
Fusilli alla Crazy Bastard
So funnnnny......that's the dish I told my friend Mike I wanted to order. :lol:
4bronxbombers
04-07-10, 04:49 PM
Whaddaya say I swing by and get you and crash their party?:D
:lol: Please do!
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 04:51 PM
Yes, we'll meet up with the gals from here!
Sahweeet! :D
I want to go there just so I can have this dish:
Fusilli alla Crazy Bastard
:lol: I missed that when I looked over the menu.
I guess that $222 skirt steak is made with gold flakes or something. ;)
Whaddaya say I swing by and get you and crash their party?:D
Haha!
:lol: I missed that when I looked over the menu.
I guess that $222 skirt steak is made with gold flakes or something. ;)
:lol: Yikes!
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
04-07-10, 09:59 PM
Lobster ravioli. :drool:
yankeeschic12324
04-07-10, 10:15 PM
The fajitas were slammminnnnnnn :drool:
Gringaloca
04-08-10, 12:03 AM
Gring, it's called Sofrito from Goya, which is a bottled cooking base. It's tomato-based, contains green peppers, onions, cilantro, garlic, in olive oil.
I'm going to put some more stew in the crock this evening. I'll just add some goat meat and some beef or veal.
Just getting back to this...Sofrito in a JAR? Yeah I've seen it but....hahahahaaa my MIL would have a heart attack if I used Goya Sofrito in a JAR..:eek: No..I make my own. (her recipe of course...
Fresh garlic sauteed in EVO...let the garlic cook a lil' first before you add the onion & green pepper. Sautee a little longer before adding a small can of tomato sauce..add the FRESH cilantro last & bring to a slight boil.
Now that's a real sofrito...:D
btw...Like Vicki, I never measure ingredients..."eyeball it & taste it"..if it needs a lil' more of something, add it.
yankeeschic12324
04-08-10, 12:09 AM
Just getting back to this...Sofrito in a JAR? Yeah I've seen it but....hahahahaaa my MIL would have a heart attack if I used Goya Sofrito in a JAR..:eek: No..I make my own. (her recipe of course...
Fresh garlic sauteed in EVO...let the garlic cook a lil' first before you add the onion & green pepper. Sautee a little longer before adding a small can of tomato sauce..add the FRESH cilantro last & bring to a slight boil.
Now that's a real sofrito...:D
btw...Like Vicki, I never measure ingredients..."eyeball it & taste it"..if it needs a lil' more of something, add it.
EXACTLY! :D
yankeebot
04-08-10, 05:15 AM
Del Posto? If so, you are going to have an amazing time. Food is incredible.
I'm going to Blue Hill at Stone Barns on Friday. Very very excited.Oh wow. First time? You are going to love it. That's my "birthday dinner" restaurant for the past 3 or 4 years. Just amazing.
Vicki - Everyone I know raves about Tarry Lodge. It's 5 minutes from work but I can't seem to manage to get there. :lol:
4bronxbombers
04-08-10, 05:46 AM
Oh wow. First time? You are going to love it. That's my "birthday dinner" restaurant for the past 3 or 4 years. Just amazing.
Vicki - Everyone I know raves about Tarry Lodge. It's 5 minutes from work but I can't seem to manage to get there. :lol:
5 min?? wtffff.....we have to go there bot!
yankeebot
04-08-10, 06:00 AM
5 min?? wtffff.....we have to go there bot!
Okay!
I'm trying the crock recipe Gring suggested with the bbq sauce, onions and beer. I didn't look back at exactly how it was done, so I did it from memory, but it seemed pretty simple. And I did remember to put the seasoning (don't have Adobo, so I used seasoned salt) on it last night. Smelled delicious when I opened the bag this morning. :)
xenadanielle
04-10-10, 08:38 PM
Peeps and beer.
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
04-10-10, 08:40 PM
Peeps and beer.
:uhh:
xenadanielle
04-10-10, 08:46 PM
:uhh:
:gulp:
Hey, the Easter candy was all 50% off. Damn CVS. I had some Reeses' peanut butter eggs too.
destelle
04-10-10, 09:01 PM
:gulp:
Hey, the Easter candy was all 50% off. Damn CVS. I had some Reeses' peanut butter eggs too.
:-rofl-:
My friends were talking about chocolate covered peeps ... mmmm...
I made short ribs for the second time tonight. Made them a different way tonight - still don't like them. I guess they are not for me.
I did like my baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli :D
Jersey Yankee
04-11-10, 12:28 AM
Just getting back to this...Sofrito in a JAR? Yeah I've seen it but....hahahahaaa my MIL would have a heart attack if I used Goya Sofrito in a JAR..:eek: No..I make my own. (her recipe of course...
Fresh garlic sauteed in EVO...let the garlic cook a lil' first before you add the onion & green pepper. Sautee a little longer before adding a small can of tomato sauce..add the FRESH cilantro last & bring to a slight boil.
Now that's a real sofrito...:D
btw...Like Vicki, I never measure ingredients..."eyeball it & taste it"..if it needs a lil' more of something, add it.
Once in awhile, I get off my arse and make real food. The rest of the time, I merely admire those that have the patience to do so.
I've bought garlic cloves before, but never roasted them or peppers. Would they be infinitely better than the roasted gahlic or peppers? You betcha (to quote an infamous source).
Once, I made a boulabaise seafood soup. I followed that recipe EXACTLY as written. That stuff rocked. I should've just kept following those recipes.
I have some meat (smoked turkey, lamb stew, beef short ribs, etc), but I'll need to cook all that stuff special. I don't wish to keep making the same base. I'll have to figure out what I'd like.
I just picked up 1/2 lb of beef bacon, since I have (all cold cuts) beef salami, beef olive loaf, smoked turkey, pastrami & corned beef. I'll have to make a big sammich soon (I'll invite Vicki & Trishie over). We'll call it "Brad's Leaning Pisa Work". :D
I may get a few cloves of gahlic, some EVOO, cilantro (don't get mad if it ain't fresh), and some tomato sauce. I've generally used marinara sauce, but I don't know if you, Trish or Ally would hide under the covers if hearing this.
Right now, it's a bowl of Cap'n Crunch w/skim milk. Ol' school food rocks. :D
Jersey Yankee
04-11-10, 12:41 AM
I want to go there just so I can have this dish:
Fusilli alla Crazy Bastard
Hey, Trishie, how do you want this done? Al dente?
Between Muggsy, George, Steve, JL and I, we'll get that baby done. :D
Octoberbaby
04-11-10, 03:17 AM
:-rofl-:
My friends were talking about chocolate covered peeps ... mmmm...
I made short ribs for the second time tonight. Made them a different way tonight - still don't like them. I guess they are not for me.
I did like my baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli :D
I am sure I would have liked them. I love short ribs but I never make them. :)
I made escarole soup tonight with steamed mussels as an appetizer. The soup was delicious.
Hey, Trishie, how do you want this done? Al dente?
Between Muggsy, George, Steve, JL and I, we'll get that baby done. :D
Stay far away from my food, Brad. Far away.
Gringaloca
04-11-10, 09:04 AM
Nothing 'chewy' that's for sure. Hubs had some dental surgery on Friday a.m....poor thing. I know he's tired of soup by now.
Maybe a loaded baked potato & applesauce...:)
4bronxbombers
04-11-10, 09:51 AM
Stay far away from my food, Brad. Far away.
I think we should invite Brad for Girls Weekend. :lol: Something tells me he'd end up wearing cement shoes. :D
Jersey Yankee
04-11-10, 10:09 AM
Stay far away from my food, Brad. Far away.
Bah, humbug. At least Classic Trishie is back. :D :P
All I'll need is one o' them thar pasta pot thingies w/tha holes in the side, lots of EVOO and a 10-minute timer.
Now then, shall it be linguini, spaghetti, penne? Or would ya prefer ravioli? Don't worry, I'll get the vodka or other sauce from Little Italy (or Karen's fridge, whichever's closer).
Now then, dig in. If yer nice, I'll even makes you a big bowl of chili. :O :P ;)
xenadanielle
04-11-10, 10:16 AM
:-rofl-:
My friends were talking about chocolate covered peeps ... mmmm...
I made short ribs for the second time tonight. Made them a different way tonight - still don't like them. I guess they are not for me.
I did like my baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli :D
How did you make them this time, Dawn? I had short ribs out recently at a place in town who are trying to move beyond their "bar" reputation. They were OK but I've had better; the one time I tried to make them myself--in the crock pot--they were better. :lol: I lurve short ribs. :)
I just put a humungo roast in the crock. I'm using a recipe from my BHG cookbook. You know, the red-checked one? :o Sweet potatoes, carrots, and a crushed gingersnap mixture. I'll let y'all know how it turns out.
I don't know if I want to read Brad's post? :lol:
Jersey Yankee
04-11-10, 10:25 AM
I think we should invite Brad for Girls Weekend. :lol: Something tells me he'd end up wearing cement shoes. :D
I may tag along. However, if it becomes one huge LOT offline thread ... :eek:
I figure that I'd get Trishie to enjoy some homemade fried chicken, a huge sammich, a little beef tripe soup and mixed juices (guava, pear, mango & peach usually go well together). :P
Hopefully, y'all wouldn't have put me into a corner by then (at least put a Yankee cap on me if you do).
destelle
04-11-10, 01:31 PM
How did you make them this time, Dawn? I had short ribs out recently at a place in town who are trying to move beyond their "bar" reputation. They were OK but I've had better; the one time I tried to make them myself--in the crock pot--they were better. :lol: I lurve short ribs. :)
I just put a humungo roast in the crock. I'm using a recipe from my BHG cookbook. You know, the red-checked one? :o Sweet potatoes, carrots, and a crushed gingersnap mixture. I'll let y'all know how it turns out.
Definitely let me know how the roast is - the gingersnap mixture is very intriguing (I love gingersnaps).
The first time I made the short ribs they were homestyle - carrots, potatoes, beef stock, some spices and made a gravy... meh...
Last night I made them kind of asian-y - soy, ginger, honey, onions, ketchup.
They were okay, but I think it's b/c they are fatty - I think I'm more of a pork rib person.
Jersey Yankee
04-11-10, 03:57 PM
How did you make them this time, Dawn? I had short ribs out recently at a place in town who are trying to move beyond their "bar" reputation. They were OK but I've had better; the one time I tried to make them myself--in the crock pot--they were better. :lol: I lurve short ribs. :)
I just put a humungo roast in the crock. I'm using a recipe from my BHG cookbook. You know, the red-checked one? :o Sweet potatoes, carrots, and a crushed gingersnap mixture. I'll let y'all know how it turns out.
I don't know if I want to read Brad's post? :lol:
Danielle, mah dear, please ask yer bf to shovel a sizeable portion of that humongous short rib under my door (I've added a "doggie door" to make sure that it fits).
Now then, once I've had a big bite, I'll be as quite or as noisy as you like. I'll only bother Vicki & Trishie the rest of the week. ;) :P
I think we should invite Brad for Girls Weekend. :lol: Something tells me he'd end up wearing cement shoes. :D
Cement shoes, or buried in a shallow grave in the woods.
:lol:
How did you make them this time, Dawn? I had short ribs out recently at a place in town who are trying to move beyond their "bar" reputation. They were OK but I've had better; the one time I tried to make them myself--in the crock pot--they were better. :lol: I lurve short ribs. :)
I just put a humungo roast in the crock. I'm using a recipe from my BHG cookbook. You know, the red-checked one? :o Sweet potatoes, carrots, and a crushed gingersnap mixture. I'll let y'all know how it turns out.
I don't know if I want to read Brad's post? :lol:
Oh man that sounds good. What kind of roast? I bet that would be good with pork.
Jersey Yankee
04-11-10, 05:13 PM
Cement shoes, or buried in a shallow grave in the woods.
:lol:
That's it. Y'all will never hear from the Evil Miss Trishie Woman again fer a whole week.
Oh, and she was such a nice gal, too. ;) :P
xenadanielle
04-11-10, 05:20 PM
Oh man that sounds good. What kind of roast? I bet that would be good with pork.
It smells yumm-o. It's a chuck roast since that's what was on sale @ Acme. I got the biggest one they had and it was/is a beaut. I hope it comes out ok...seems like it's not making that much liquid.
4bronxbombers
04-11-10, 06:18 PM
Cement shoes, or buried in a shallow grave in the woods.
:lol:
:roflmao:
Good news....the ocean is a stone's throw away and the graveyard is a stone's throw away. Oh, and there are train tracks right down the road too. :lol:
We had leftover tilapia that hubby cooked on the grill last night. OMG! It was the best. He made some kind of seasoning mix with butter, etc and put thinly sliced onions on it and wrapped it in foil and grilled it. It was so yummy!
xenadanielle
04-11-10, 10:35 PM
The gingersnap pot roast came out :drool: The bf would not shut up about it, it was rather annoying actually. :lol:
The gingersnap pot roast came out :drool: The bf would not shut up about it, it was rather annoying actually. :lol:
Can you post the recipe?
Can you post the recipe?
I would like it too! :)
xenadanielle
04-12-10, 08:37 AM
It was in a cookbook but just found it on a recipe site. Here you go! :)
Gingersnap Pot Roast
Ingredients
3 lbs beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup water
8 gingersnaps, crumbled
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon beef bouillon, granules
1/8 teaspoon red pepper, ground
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & quartered
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces or 2 parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bay leaf
Directions
1Trim fat from roast. Cut if necessary to fit crock-pot.
2In large skillet brown roast on all sides in hot oil.
3In a small bowl combine water, gingersnaps, vinegar, bouillon, and red pepper.
4In crock-pot, place potatoes, carrots or parsnips, and bay leaf. Place meat on top of vegetables.
5Pour gingersnap mixture over meat.
6Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or high-heat setting for 5-6 hours
Edit: I just noticed this says a 3 lb roast. My cookbook indicates a 2-2.5 lb roast for this recipe. *But* there is a note at the end: if you use a larger crock and use a bigger piece of meat (like I did) then, up the sweet potatoes and carrots to 4 each.
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:09 AM
:roflmao:
Good news....the ocean is a stone's throw away and the graveyard is a stone's throw away. Oh, and there are train tracks right down the road too. :lol:
They luvs me ... they luvs me not. Mebbe, they just LURVS ME!!! :gulp::O :P
I'm just making some stew tonight. The crockpot's on low, so it won't burn (at least not this time, anywayz). I didn't have the regular stuff, so I just threw in some gravy 'n' beans stuff that I had in the fridge. I'm going to finish it off w/some EVOO, a Spanish onion, some peppers and some gahlic (yes, Big Sis, your li'l Bro's been finally listening :goody: ).
Now then, who here is interested in a nice pasta al la crazy arsed bastard? I'll even figure out how to make the meat-a-ballz-a (I'll "half" the recipe). :O :P
It was in a cookbook but just found it on a recipe site. Here you go! :)
Edit: I just noticed this says a 3 lb roast. My cookbook indicates a 2-2.5 lb roast for this recipe. *But* there is a note at the end: if you use a larger crock and use a bigger piece of meat (like I did) then, up the sweet potatoes and carrots to 4 each.
Sounds sooooooo good. But I hate browning a roast before crocking it. That's something I just don't have time for during the week.
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:11 AM
Can you post the recipe?
1 big pot roast
6 ginga snaps
3 cans of beer
Bake the pot roast
Put the ginga snaps on the side
Drink the beer
Now then, enjoy yer meal. :O :P
xenadanielle
04-12-10, 11:11 AM
Sounds sooooooo good. But I hate browning a roast before crocking it. That's something I just don't have time for during the week.
Eh, you could probably get away without browning it.
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:12 AM
Sounds sooooooo good. But I hate browning a roast before crocking it. That's something I just don't have time for during the week.
Then put it into the toaster oven like I do, Trishie Dearest.
xenadanielle
04-12-10, 11:14 AM
Then put it into the toaster oven like I do, Trishie Dearest.
Have you ever thought of writing a cookbook, Brad?
"Toaster Oven Cuisine" by Jersey Yankee
:lol: ;)
Eh, you could probably get away without browning it.
Yeah, probably. Most of the time, I do brown the meat, but for the cranberry/onion soup recipe, I usually don't.
4bronxbombers
04-12-10, 11:15 AM
Have you ever thought of writing a cookbook, Brad?
"Supa Dupa Toaster Oven Cuisine" by Jersey Yankee
:lol: ;)
fixed :lol:
xenadanielle
04-12-10, 11:17 AM
fixed :lol:
Ha ha, thanks!! :roflmao:
fixed :lol:
Supa Dupa Recipes with Way Too Many Ingredients, Unconventional Cooking Methods and Confusing-Ass Steps: for Dummies. :lol:
xenadanielle
04-12-10, 11:20 AM
Supa Dupa Recipes with Way Too Many Ingredients, Unconventional Cooking Methods and Confusing-Ass Steps: for Dummies. :lol:
Even better!
:-rofl-: :clap:
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:22 AM
Have you ever thought of writing a cookbook, Brad?
"Toaster Oven Cuisine" by Jersey Yankee
:lol: ;)
Yeah, "Toaster Oven & Microwave Cuisine" by Brad. Yup, that'll work.
Oh, and lunch is hot dobs, freedom fries and a beer!!! :gulp::O :P
Bozidar
04-12-10, 11:24 AM
country style boneless pork ribs (rolled and rubbed with a bbq rub, grilled, then doused with bbq sauce at the end for caramelization), and corn on the cob.
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:25 AM
fixed :lol:
Ha ha, thanks!! :roflmao:
Supa Dupa Recipes with Way Too Many Ingredients, Unconventional Cooking Methods and Confusing-Ass Steps: for Dummies. :lol:
Even better!
:-rofl-: :clap:
They luvs me ... they luvs me not. Wot-evah.
Y'all can all have a home-made sammich when I get there, and there will be lots of salad fer everyone. Oh, and po'k chops 'n' applesauce on Wednesdays.
b-ball-lunachick
04-12-10, 11:30 AM
Supa Dupa Recipes with Way Too Many Ingredients, Unconventional Cooking Methods and Confusing-Ass Steps: for Dummies. :lol:
:lol:
speaking of toaster ovens, I need a new one. Mine was a crappy POS Hamilton Beach thing that was super cheap so it's tough to complain..I'm thinking of going the completely opposite with some uber expensive one I read about. it got the highest ratings in Consumers and the other ones that were highly rated got bad customer reviews.
anyone love or hate theirs? i'm actually headed out to BBB soon.
:lol:
speaking of toaster ovens, I need a new one. Mine was a crappy POS Hamilton Beach thing that was super cheap so it's tough to complain..I'm thinking of going the completely opposite with some uber expensive one I read about. it got the highest ratings in Consumers and the other ones that were highly rated got bad customer reviews.
anyone love or hate theirs? i'm actually headed out to BBB soon.
I recently got a new one the kids picked out for me. It's a Kenmore and has a 12" pizza capacity and is also convection. It's a little bigger than what I would have picked out, but it does everything (bake, broil, toast).
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:37 AM
:lol:
speaking of toaster ovens, I need a new one. Mine was a crappy POS Hamilton Beach thing that was super cheap so it's tough to complain..I'm thinking of going the completely opposite with some uber expensive one I read about. it got the highest ratings in Consumers and the other ones that were highly rated got bad customer reviews.
anyone love or hate theirs? i'm actually headed out to BBB soon.
Billy Jeanne ... mah very most favoritest cooking queen. :P
How much are you spending? Check out jcp.com (JC Penney), and PC Richards even has some nice ones. BBB = Bed Bath & Beyond? They should have some very good ones. The convection ones are the way to go. They have high heat, which the galz here don't realize CAN be used to brown meats.
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:38 AM
I recently got a new one the kids picked out for me. It's a Kenmore and has a 12" pizza capacity and is also convection. It's a little bigger than what I would have picked out, but it does everything (bake, broil, toast).
Oh goodie, I'll have to post some nice & tasty toaster oven recipes fer ya then. :D :P
I recently got a new one the kids picked out for me. It's a Kenmore and has a 12" pizza capacity and is also convection. It's a little bigger than what I would have picked out, but it does everything (bake, broil, toast).
I switched from a toaster oven to a 4 slice toaster, but I want to go back to a toaster oven. I think it's easier to work with than a regular toaster.
Some of them are just so damn big. I don't need one with convection because I have a convection oven.
I should have Vicki pick one out for me next time she goes appliance shopping:lol:
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:42 AM
I switched from a toaster oven to a 4 slice toaster, but I want to go back to a toaster oven. I think it's easier to work with than a regular toaster.
Some of them are just so damn big. I don't need one with convection because I have a convection oven.
I should have Vicki pick one out for me next time she goes appliance shopping:lol:
Why Vicki when all I use are the small appliances? Geez, don't you'ze peepz trust me fer nuttin'?
Anywayz ... I found that the toaster ovens do everything well BUT make toast. You use a toaster fer toast, and a toaster oven (the convection ones, not the cheap $30 models) to cook food, since there's no smell. I could cook a lotta bacon in those thingies and nobody would notice.
Why Vicki when all I use are the small appliances? Geez, don't you'ze peepz trust me fer nuttin'?
Anywayz ... I found that the toaster ovens do everything well BUT make toast. You use a toaster fer toast, and a toaster oven (the convection ones, not the cheap $30 models) to cook food, since there's no smell. I could cook a lotta bacon in those thingies and nobody would notice.
I've always made perfectly good toast with a toaster oven.
Jersey Yankee
04-12-10, 11:50 AM
I've always made perfectly good toast with a toaster oven.
I had one of those Italian convection ones that cost around $200. I guess that the $30 ones must make better toast than the more expensive ones.
Either case, I need a new toaster oven. Lemme know which one you get.
BTW, what kinds of food do you prepare using a toaster oven? Mebbe I had a pretty good idea after all. :P
4bronxbombers
04-12-10, 01:00 PM
I switched from a toaster oven to a 4 slice toaster, but I want to go back to a toaster oven. I think it's easier to work with than a regular toaster.
Some of them are just so damn big. I don't need one with convection because I have a convection oven.
I should have Vicki pick one out for me next time she goes appliance shopping:lol:
:thatsodd:
b-ball-lunachick
04-12-10, 01:24 PM
I recently got a new one the kids picked out for me. It's a Kenmore and has a 12" pizza capacity and is also convection. It's a little bigger than what I would have picked out, but it does everything (bake, broil, toast).
That's similar to what I just bought Karen. :) If it fits on my counter, I'll keep it. I got something called a Breville? (never heard the name before) but it got good ratings..so did the Kenmore if I remember correctly - they usually do. :)
b-ball-lunachick
04-12-10, 01:27 PM
Billy Jeanne ... mah very most favoritest cooking queen. :P
How much are you spending? Check out jcp.com (JC Penney), and PC Richards even has some nice ones. BBB = Bed Bath & Beyond? They should have some very good ones. The convection ones are the way to go. They have high heat, which the galz here don't realize CAN be used to brown meats.
how can this be when I don't cook? :D well other than eggs and a few breakfast items for dinner. :o
I may need to try this crock pot thing then now that I have one that will brown meat...seems like a lot of work though. :D
I've always made perfectly good toast with a toaster oven.
My junkie one had the the toaster slits in the top and the toast was fine. I don't think I've ever tried making toast in a toaster oven though...glad to hear it comes out okay. :)
So - Vicki is good for picking out small appliances, huh? this sounds dirty to me somehow. :D
Jersey Yankee
04-16-10, 12:51 AM
how can this be when I don't cook? :D well other than eggs and a few breakfast items for dinner. :o
I may need to try this crock pot thing then now that I have one that will brown meat...seems like a lot of work though. :D
My junkie one had the the toaster slits in the top and the toast was fine. I don't think I've ever tried making toast in a toaster oven though...glad to hear it comes out okay. :)
So - Vicki is good for picking out small appliances, huh? this sounds dirty to me somehow. :D
Well, if you don't cook, then what are ya gonna do w/the toaster oven? Make toast?
As to browning meat, what kind of meat? If you put some gravy and other liquids into it, raise the heat, set it to boil, it will be properly cooked, no? Unless yer talking 'bout steaks, which are grilled, I can't see the need to brown something that's being heated in liquid.
Octoberbaby
04-16-10, 04:02 AM
That's similar to what I just bought Karen. :) If it fits on my counter, I'll keep it. I got something called a Breville? (never heard the name before) but it got good ratings..so did the Kenmore if I remember correctly - they usually do. :)
I have been looking for a new convection/toaster oven for awhile. I read a lot of reviews online and the one that got the best reviews was the Cuisinart. There are two Cuisinart models and the one that is more money is the one that got the best reviews. I like the looks of the cheaper one myself, the Cuisinart TOP which has pretty good reviews. BBB has it for $129 plus they always have 20% off coupons available. A friend of mine has that one and likes it and it is much cheaper than the Breville which did not get such great customer reviews on the Macy's website. If you keep the Breville let us know how you like it. Did Consumer Reports give a rating for the Cuisinart?
Jersey Yankee
04-16-10, 04:09 AM
I have been looking for a new convection/toaster oven for awhile. I read a lot of reviews online and the one that got the best reviews was the Cuisinart. There are two Cuisinart models and the one that is more money is the one that got the best reviews. I like the looks of the cheaper one myself, the Cuisinart TOP which has pretty good reviews. BBB has it for $129 plus they always have 20% off coupons available. A friend of mine has that one and likes it and it is much cheaper than the Breville which did not get such great customer reviews on the Macy's website. If you keep the Breville let us know how you like it. Did Consumer Reports give a rating for the Cuisinart?
Cuisinart is a very good brand, so I'd get that if looking for one.
I need a smaller rotisserie, but the toaster ovens w/convection and roto don't look like they should be having a roto piece. Then again, the roto that I have looks like it should be doing this, but it's a little too big (the standard Ronco unit).
I've seen units looking like this (http://hlaimages2.heartlandamerica.com/prod_images/500/69218A.jpg), but the Ronco looks like this (http://base1.googlehosted.com/base_media?q=http://img.meijer.com/assets/product_images/styles/xlarge/1000453_ST3001WHGEN_A_400.jpg&size=20&dhm=30579448&hl=en).
fredgmuggs
04-16-10, 06:29 AM
I've always made perfectly good toast with a toaster oven.
Go figure?
Go figure?
I know.
I made shrimp scampi last night. Yummy.
Cuisinart is good, but I think over rated.
My Kenmore toaster/convection oven was $60 and Kenmore has a good name. I don't follow Consumer Reports at all, so I don't know if they rated it.
Bozidar
04-16-10, 08:57 AM
going to be making blackened catfish tonight, with a rice pilaf. cooking for one, family is going to disney this week, i have to work.
what i'd like to do is cook the fish in the skillet, cast iron, then let the fish rest and cook the rice in with all the cajun spices and bits of fish left over..
problem is that the fish takes much less time to cook, the rice pilaf needs to simmer for a while.
Ah well, i'll work it out.
...where are the vegetables, Boz?
xenadanielle
04-16-10, 10:13 AM
...where are the vegetables, Boz?
Good question! :D
;)
she doesn't know it yet, but i'm thinking steamed crabs (they're louisiana/texas this time of year, but whatever)...a bucket of beers, a starch and a pile of crabs to pick through.
yes please.
destelle
04-16-10, 11:20 AM
she doesn't know it yet, but i'm thinking steamed crabs (they're louisiana/texas this time of year, but whatever)...a bucket of beers, a starch and a pile of crabs to pick through.
yes please.
:drool:
yummy!
Tyler Durden
04-16-10, 02:20 PM
Making Chinese food tonight, using nothing but a Cell Phone and a Visa Card.
Easiest recipe ever. ;)
xenadanielle
04-16-10, 02:32 PM
I'll be having snacks & booze @ my parents' house for Cocktail Hour.
b-ball-lunachick
04-16-10, 02:32 PM
Well, if you don't cook, then what are ya gonna do w/the toaster oven? Make toast?
As to browning meat, what kind of meat? If you put some gravy and other liquids into it, raise the heat, set it to boil, it will be properly cooked, no? Unless yer talking 'bout steaks, which are grilled, I can't see the need to brown something that's being heated in liquid.
I do eat a lot of bagels and english muffins..I probably eat that more often for dinner than anything else. :o
If I suck it up and buy the crock pot and try to branch out from my bagel dinners, I thought sometimes you had to brown the meat first? :dunno:
b-ball-lunachick
04-16-10, 02:42 PM
I have been looking for a new convection/toaster oven for awhile. I read a lot of reviews online and the one that got the best reviews was the Cuisinart. There are two Cuisinart models and the one that is more money is the one that got the best reviews. I like the looks of the cheaper one myself, the Cuisinart TOP which has pretty good reviews. BBB has it for $129 plus they always have 20% off coupons available. A friend of mine has that one and likes it and it is much cheaper than the Breville which did not get such great customer reviews on the Macy's website. If you keep the Breville let us know how you like it. Did Consumer Reports give a rating for the Cuisinart?
I'm confused because the Breville got really good reviews on Macy's site :confused::
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=377962&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results#reviews
and if it's the same cuisinart model, they are slightly higher than those reviews.
on Consumer's, Breville's rated the highest of all models but they didn't check it as a best buy probably because of price. But when I read the second best (Cuisinart), people had complaints saying the outside was really hot or the pans warped.
on Consumer's every single person said the Breville was 5 out of 5 stars and worth the money. I got it for $249 at BBB and my 20% coupon so it was about $200. The people still gave Cuisinart a 3.5 star review though so I'm sure it's a good one too. :)
The b/f was quite surprised when I said how much I spend on a toaster oven. :D I hope it's worth it - i'm going to use it for the first time this weekend. he asked if it goes out to the store to buy the bagel or makes the bread in there for that cost. :D
I do eat a lot of bagels and english muffins..I probably eat that more often for dinner than anything else. :o
If I suck it up and buy the crock pot and try to branch out from my bagel dinners, I thought sometimes you had to brown the meat first? :dunno:
I don't really know the reason for browning first, but I used to do it when I made ribs or roasts and the last few times, I have not browned the meat. So, you don't really need to, unless a recipe specifically calls for it, I guess.
You really should get one. The crock is one of the easiest ways to make a tasty meal, and so easy.
allybear
04-16-10, 04:15 PM
I do eat a lot of bagels and english muffins..I probably eat that more often for dinner than anything else. :o
If I suck it up and buy the crock pot and try to branch out from my bagel dinners, I thought sometimes you had to brown the meat first? :dunno:
I know sometimes you do - I have some crockpot recipes that don't call for browning the meat, but a lot of times you do.
yankeebot
04-16-10, 04:18 PM
I haven't browned meat for the crockpot in years. Even if the recipe calls for it, I just ignore. I've yet to have a bad meal because of it.
fredgmuggs
04-16-10, 04:19 PM
We're roasting a chicken in the oven. A good way to warm up the house a bit on a cool April evening.
Are the slugs with no shells as good to eat as the ones with the shell?
We're roasting a chicken in the oven. A good way to warm up the house a bit on a cool April evening.
What are those?
Bozidar
04-16-10, 04:27 PM
...where are the vegetables, Boz?most likely going to chop them down very fine and mix them into the pilaf after it's reduced down
fredgmuggs
04-16-10, 04:28 PM
What are those?
Boooooooooooooooo
most likely going to chop them down very fine and mix them into the pilaf after it's reduced down
How do you reduce pilaf? That sounds neat
4bronxbombers
04-16-10, 04:37 PM
no effin clue
Bozidar
04-16-10, 04:46 PM
How do you reduce pilaf? That sounds neatit's not a traditional rice pilaf :) it's a pasta and rice mixture, a recipie by Chef Sanfransiscotreat
it's not a traditional rice pilaf :) it's a pasta and rice mixture, a recipie by Chef Sanfransiscotreat
I've had that. It's actually pretty decent :)
Bozidar
04-16-10, 04:49 PM
I've had that. It's actually pretty decent :)I know! :) but it could do with less salt and more veggies mixed in. I'm going to see if i can find a carrot to add to it as well.
xenadanielle
04-16-10, 04:50 PM
it's not a traditional rice pilaf :) it's a pasta and rice mixture, a recipie by Chef Sanfransiscotreat
:lol:
Sorry Boz.
Bozidar
04-16-10, 04:55 PM
i wish i knew how to make rice pilaf from scratch. a good one. whenever we go out to eat and they have a rice pilaf i always order it. Yesterday we tried it at chili's and there was so much salt in it i couldn't eat it.. there have been some good ones though.
Mr Coffee
04-16-10, 04:59 PM
it's not a traditional rice pilaf :) it's a pasta and rice mixture, a recipie by Chef Sanfransiscotreat
That's Ryan's old screen name.
West Texas
04-16-10, 05:00 PM
That's Ryan's old screen name.
Damn.:lol:
xenadanielle
04-16-10, 05:01 PM
That's Ryan's old screen name.
ahaheladfjadfaoekof
HA HA.
:roflmao:
Bozidar
04-16-10, 05:05 PM
That's Ryan's old screen name.I thought it was Chef Sanfrasiscotreat or MAN_WHORE?
Has there ever been a thread of more that two posts that didn't include making fun of the RYMASTER?
Octoberbaby
04-16-10, 09:02 PM
I'm confused because the Breville got really good reviews on Macy's site :confused::
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=377962&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results#reviews
and if it's the same cuisinart model, they are slightly higher than those reviews.
on Consumer's, Breville's rated the highest of all models but they didn't check it as a best buy probably because of price. But when I read the second best (Cuisinart), people had complaints saying the outside was really hot or the pans warped.
on Consumer's every single person said the Breville was 5 out of 5 stars and worth the money. I got it for $249 at BBB and my 20% coupon so it was about $200. The people still gave Cuisinart a 3.5 star review though so I'm sure it's a good one too. :)
The b/f was quite surprised when I said how much I spend on a toaster oven. :D I hope it's worth it - i'm going to use it for the first time this weekend. he asked if it goes out to the store to buy the bagel or makes the bread in there for that cost. :D
Sorry I was mixing the Breville up in my head with the Calphalon, another high priced one that got low reviews. The Cuisinart I was referring to, the TOB 155 has the same rating on Macy's reviews as the Breville and it costs around $179. The one that I was saying was a little cheaper and that I liked the looks of more is the TOB 60 which has a slightly lower rating than the other Cuisinart. At around $129 I might go for that one as I don't think I want to pay $200. I won't be purchasing it for awhile so keep us posted on how you like the Breville.
b-ball-lunachick
04-17-10, 11:13 AM
I don't really know the reason for browning first, but I used to do it when I made ribs or roasts and the last few times, I have not browned the meat. So, you don't really need to, unless a recipe specifically calls for it, I guess.
You really should get one. The crock is one of the easiest ways to make a tasty meal, and so easy.
I haven't browned meat for the crockpot in years. Even if the recipe calls for it, I just ignore. I've yet to have a bad meal because of it.
good to know..thanks ladies. :)
I am going to get one...probably this summer when the b/f will move in because it will be worth it to cook for two..and he'll probably do most of the cooking - he likes it and is better at it so he can choose to brown or not to brown. ;)
b-ball-lunachick
04-17-10, 11:18 AM
Sorry I was mixing the Breville up in my head with the Calphalon, another high priced one that got low reviews. The Cuisinart I was referring to, the TOB 155 has the same rating on Macy's reviews as the Breville and it costs around $179. The one that I was saying was a little cheaper and that I liked the looks of more is the TOB 60 which has a slightly lower rating than the other Cuisinart. At around $129 I might go for that one as I don't think I want to pay $200. I won't be purchasing it for awhile so keep us posted on how you like the Breville.
oh no problem. :) the calphalon definitley got bad reviews even by Consumer's - the top rated breville was at a 79 and the calphalon was way down at a 58. it did bad in baking and toasting - it only scored okay for broiling. It only got 1 review and it was one star that was titled 'Never again." good move to stay away from that one. :D
I will keep you posted. :) I had to run it for about 20 minutes today on the Pizza setting to burn off any stuff from manufacturing..then I made my english muffin in there and it came out great.. so far so good. :D
I will say that the quality of the pans (12" round pizza pan, baking and broiling pans) seems very high quality but they recommend you don't put them in a dishwasher.
I do like that they have settings for bagels, toast, pizza, cookies, etc. It's large but kind of light weight but it does take up some room...
I didn't see it at the store but I notices there's a smaller one of this smart oven on BBB's website - maybe i would have been better off with that one but I like that you can fit a lot in it and not use the big oven. :)
Jersey Yankee
04-17-10, 01:47 PM
no effin clue
^^??? :confused:
jlw1980
04-17-10, 02:15 PM
Yesterday I made some awesome BLTs with fresh, ripe tomatoes. :drool:
Octoberbaby
04-17-10, 02:21 PM
oh no problem. :) the calphalon definitley got bad reviews even by Consumer's - the top rated breville was at a 79 and the calphalon was way down at a 58. it did bad in baking and toasting - it only scored okay for broiling. It only got 1 review and it was one star that was titled 'Never again." good move to stay away from that one. :D
I will keep you posted. :) I had to run it for about 20 minutes today on the Pizza setting to burn off any stuff from manufacturing..then I made my english muffin in there and it came out great.. so far so good. :D
I will say that the quality of the pans (12" round pizza pan, baking and broiling pans) seems very high quality but they recommend you don't put them in a dishwasher.
I do like that they have settings for bagels, toast, pizza, cookies, etc. It's large but kind of light weight but it does take up some room...
I didn't see it at the store but I notices there's a smaller one of this smart oven on BBB's website - maybe i would have been better off with that one but I like that you can fit a lot in it and not use the big oven. :)
Sounds like it might be too large for the space I have for it. I think the Cuisinart 60 is my best bet because with the 20% off it will only cost $103. The rating is only slightly lower because some people didn't like the way the toasting knob adjusts. I can live with that. As I said, my friend has it and the toasting is fine even though some people made a complaint about it. The higher priced Cuisinart 155 would be about $143 which isn't bad either but I just don't like the looks of it and the crumb tray has to be removed from the back, forget about that.
Jersey Yankee
04-17-10, 02:26 PM
Yesterday I made some awesome BLTs with fresh, ripe tomatoes. :drool:
What kind of bread, bacon, lettuce & tomato? I used the last of my bacon on breakfast, where I added 3 medium scrambled eggs, then some beef salami & beef olive loaf.
For later on, I'll have some romaine, radicchio, peppers and anchovies. I may have a nice sammich later on. I'll save some fer Trish & Vicki. :D :P
montrealer
04-17-10, 02:54 PM
Baked Ham with scalloped potatoes and assorted veggies with Carrot cake topped with cream cheese sauce, served with a sparkling Blush and a French red..............
Jersey Yankee
04-17-10, 03:36 PM
Baked Ham with scalloped potatoes and assorted veggies with Carrot cake topped with cream cheese sauce, served with a sparkling Blush and a French red..............
What's blush? Red wine?
montrealer
04-17-10, 04:20 PM
What's blush? Red wine?
It`s a Rose` in French..........Not sure what you Yanks call it.
Jersey Yankee
04-17-10, 04:42 PM
Has there ever been a thread of more that two posts that didn't include making fun of the RYMASTER?
The QoD, mebbe, John? :P
Jersey Yankee
04-17-10, 04:49 PM
It`s a Rose` in French..........Not sure what you Yanks call it.
They probably call it the same thing here, but Billy Jeanne, Trish, Vicki, Danielle, Jenn & Ally forgot to remind me. It's all their fault, natcherly. :O :P
Octoberbaby
04-17-10, 06:55 PM
I do like that they have settings for bagels, toast, pizza, cookies, etc. It's large but kind of light weight but it does take up some room...
I didn't see it at the store but I notices there's a smaller one of this smart oven on BBB's website - maybe i would have been better off with that one but I like that you can fit a lot in it and not use the big oven. :)
Can you tell me, if you have a chance, what the dimensions of the Breville are? I am wondering if it would fit in the space I have. Sometimes in their dimensions they include the handle which is misleading. I know it probably has a bulge in the back for a pizza, right? So that would have to be measured in. I was reading reviews on Amazon.com and most were very good.
The smaller Breville that you mentioned is not a convection so that one is out for me as I want the convection feature.
xenadanielle
04-17-10, 07:00 PM
They probably call it the same thing here, but Billy Jeanne, Trish, Vicki, Danielle, Jenn & Ally forgot to remind me. It's all their fault, natcherly. :O :P
Brad, sort of like white zinfandel. You know...pink wine served chilled. :gulp:
fredgmuggs
04-17-10, 07:02 PM
Has there ever been a thread of more that two posts that didn't include making fun of the RYMASTER?
He puts up with a lot of crap.
montrealer
04-17-10, 09:51 PM
Brad, sort of like white zinfandel. You know...pink wine served chilled. :gulp:
:-rofl-: zinfandels are sweet.........Rose`s are quite dry and are about 13% alcohol..........but yeah not a bad comparison.
yankeesAZ
04-17-10, 10:08 PM
Filet Mignon, Baked Potato, Brocololi, bottle of Cabernet.
montrealer
04-17-10, 10:11 PM
Filet Mignon, Baked Potato, Brocololi, bottle of Cabernet.
I like you.....
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
04-17-10, 10:14 PM
Beef lo mein. :drool:
yankeesAZ
04-17-10, 10:14 PM
I like you.....
I almost forgot-with Bearnaise sauce!
In other words, your typical "Liberal Elitist" meal. :-)
montrealer
04-17-10, 10:42 PM
I almost forgot-with Bearnaise sauce!
In other words, your typical "Liberal Elitist" meal. :-)
F*cking traitor........having a French socialist sauce......
jlw1980
04-18-10, 12:53 AM
Filet Mignon, Baked Potato, Brocololi, bottle of Cabernet.I don't like wine, but the rest sounds FABULOUS. :drool:
West Texas
04-18-10, 10:14 AM
Grilled cheeseburgers, chippies, and Coronas.
I'm going to try Danielle's gingersnap roast in the crock. Looks like we're eating very late today :lol:
Jersey Yankee
04-18-10, 10:43 AM
I made some Brad Stew in the crockpot: oxtail, smoked turkey wings, veal stew, short ribs. I added some EVOO, chopped gahlic, some bottled gahlic sauce, a Spanish onion, peppers, Soy Vey sauce, Jamaican Pickapeppa sauce, 1/2 can of crushed tomatoes, some adobo, thyme, oregano.
Tastes great so far.
Hey, Trishie, Billy Jeanne, Danielle, Ally, ya wants some? :P
b-ball-lunachick
04-18-10, 01:56 PM
Can you tell me, if you have a chance, what the dimensions of the Breville are? I am wondering if it would fit in the space I have. Sometimes in their dimensions they include the handle which is misleading. I know it probably has a bulge in the back for a pizza, right? So that would have to be measured in. I was reading reviews on Amazon.com and most were very good.
The smaller Breville that you mentioned is not a convection so that one is out for me as I want the convection feature.
Sure - here are the measurements of the one I have :):
18.5"W x 10.5"H x 12.75' deep. There is a handle on the top that if you measured at the top would take it out to 14.5" deep.
There is no bulge in the back for pizza but you can't really push the unit up against the back of the counter because the plug is super heavy duty and it comes out over an inch -- they probably do that on purpose so it can also be vented all the way around...hope that helps. :)
b-ball-lunachick
04-18-10, 01:57 PM
I made some Brad Stew in the crockpot: oxtail, smoked turkey wings, veal stew, short ribs. I added some EVOO, chopped gahlic, some bottled gahlic sauce, a Spanish onion, peppers, Soy Vey sauce, Jamaican Pickapeppa sauce, 1/2 can of crushed tomatoes, some adobo, thyme, oregano.
Tastes great so far.
Hey, Trishie, Billy Jeanne, Danielle, Ally, ya wants some? :P
:eek: no offense Brad but you lost me at oxtail. I think I might prefer to eat my pinkie finger. :D
Octoberbaby
04-18-10, 04:05 PM
Sure - here are the measurements of the one I have :):
18.5"W x 10.5"H x 12.75' deep. There is a handle on the top that if you measured at the top would take it out to 14.5" deep.
There is no bulge in the back for pizza but you can't really push the unit up against the back of the counter because the plug is super heavy duty and it comes out over an inch -- they probably do that on purpose so it can also be vented all the way around...hope that helps. :)
Thanks! That helps. They give the depth at 14.5 but they don't say what that takes in. The handle doesn't matter but the plug in the back does. If I get it that will take away some of my extra space but I will have to decide if it is worth it.
:eek: no offense Brad but you lost me at oxtail. I think I might prefer to eat my pinkie finger. :D
I love oxtail, but all those other meats and sauces sound a bit over the top. :lol:
I'm going to try Danielle's gingersnap roast in the crock. Looks like we're eating very late today :lol:
If you did it for 6 hours, that wouldn't be too late (if you got it in by 12-12:30).
I have no idea what's for dinner. Shannen picked up Burger King and I made the mistake of eating onion rings. My stomach wasn't right after that for hours.
If you did it for 6 hours, that wouldn't be too late (if you got it in by 12-12:30).
Yeah I hadn't looked at the recipe at that point. I had it in by 12:30, and it cooked for 6 hours. It was very good.
I'd add salt next time, maybe when I'm browning the meat. It was a bit bland.
Bozidar
04-18-10, 07:53 PM
trying to decide. i've got stuff for sloppy joes, a steak, or some chicken breast cutlets i was going to grill with some spinach. just can't decide what to have yet.. and most of it's still packed up in grocery bags that i'm too tired to go unpack.
Bozidar
04-18-10, 07:54 PM
:eek: no offense Brad but you lost me at oxtail. I think I might prefer to eat my pinkie finger. :Dwould you rather eat oxtail, ox tongue, or ox bollocks?
yankeesAZ
04-18-10, 09:06 PM
Fresh from a Puget Sound shellfish farm-raw oysters, steamed clams ans scallops with a French Rose wine. Great on a warm day in the Pacific Northwest!
Jersey Yankee
04-18-10, 11:43 PM
:eek: no offense Brad but you lost me at oxtail. I think I might prefer to eat my pinkie finger. :D
Billy Jeanne, don't people down south eat pigs tail? So why ox tail? Heck, people also eat chit-linsn too, ya know, and that's pig intestines.
Now then, would you like some gahlic on that pinkie finger, mah dear? :O :P
BronxBaumer
04-18-10, 11:50 PM
Steak Salad with grilled asparagus.
b-ball-lunachick
04-19-10, 07:36 PM
Billy Jeanne, don't people down south eat pigs tail? So why ox tail? Heck, people also eat chit-linsn too, ya know, and that's pig intestines.
Now then, would you like some gahlic on that pinkie finger, mah dear? :O :P
how would I know what they eat down South? I'm in Jersey. :D :P
I admit I'm a picky eater but that dish you mentioned would scare most people. :D
jlw1980
04-19-10, 09:18 PM
teriyaki chicken w/ broccoli :D
RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees
04-19-10, 09:21 PM
^^Yum.
Bozidar
04-19-10, 09:45 PM
tried to make a garlic and herb chicken tonight but i screwed it all up :( disappointing. so i had some cake
Jersey Yankee
04-20-10, 06:58 AM
I love oxtail, but all those other meats and sauces sound a bit over the top. :lol:
Karen, I would like to know, what would you use fer oxtail? I have some crushed tomatoes in the fridgen one of those Pacific Natural Foods organic French onion soupn and some Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce (I thought that it was Soy Vey, from the same manufacturer, but wot-evah :P).
What would you use? Thx. :)
Please note that I'll be inviting over Billy Jeanne (the noted oxtail connoisseur) and yer Evil Twin Sis, Miss Trishie Woman. :P
Jersey Yankee
04-20-10, 07:06 AM
would you rather eat oxtail, ox tongue, or ox bollocks?
Many Kosher restaurants sell beef tongue. Not many non-Kosher restaurants or butcher shops do, but only the front half of the cow is Kosher.
What's ox bollocks?
Oh, and if I ever hear that you've dined on some rocky mountain oysters, yer new name will be BozIzBallzFace. :P
fredgmuggs
04-20-10, 07:12 AM
tried to make a garlic and herb chicken tonight but i screwed it all up :( disappointing. so i had some cake
Marie Antoinette would have approved.
Greek salad, whole bronzini and lemon potatoes, nice going out sometimes.
xenadanielle
04-20-10, 09:07 AM
King Crab Legs. :drool:
Karen, I would like to know, what would you use fer oxtail? I have some crushed tomatoes in the fridgen one of those Pacific Natural Foods organic French onion soupn and some Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce (I thought that it was Soy Vey, from the same manufacturer, but wot-evah :P).
What would you use? Thx. :)
Please note that I'll be inviting over Billy Jeanne (the noted oxtail connoisseur) and yer Evil Twin Sis, Miss Trishie Woman. :P
I make Oxtail stew. Just like regular beef stew, only I add oxtails, which I coat with flour, salt and pepper and brown in oil first. Sometimes I add crushed tomatoes to the broth, other times I just use beef stock. But I always add carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, turnip, parsnips, parsley and dill.
King Crab Legs. :drool:
Yummmm! :)
I love them, but don't by them that often because Nicky could eat them all by himself if I let him. I usually have to have something else with it.
xenadanielle
04-21-10, 03:02 PM
Yummmm! :)
I love them, but don't by them that often because Nicky could eat them all by himself if I let him. I usually have to have something else with it.
We go to a place that has a special on Tuesday nights. We haven't gone in awhile b/c the bf plays pool but his league is over. Also, if he eats them too much he gets the gout. :o
Anyway...tonight I'm going out with women from work and we are having Ethiopian food, which I have never had before! :eek:
We go to a place that has a special on Tuesday nights. We haven't gone in awhile b/c the bf plays pool but his league is over. Also, if he eats them too much he gets the gout. :o
Anyway...tonight I'm going out with women from work and we are having Ethiopian food, which I have never had before! :eek:I saw your post about the Ethiopian food. I've never had it either. Can't wait to hear how it is.
Regarding crab legs...they had an all you can eat special at Red Lobster once and my hubby ate so many, the manager finally cut him off. Apparently they either had a non-posted limit, or they just made it up because of my hubby. :lol:
Bozidar
04-22-10, 08:28 AM
I think we're stopping at 5 Guys on the way to Moheigan Sun tonight.. so that's what's on the menu.
JavyVazquezIsSick
04-22-10, 08:35 AM
Get the fish filet.
xenadanielle
04-22-10, 08:51 AM
I saw your post about the Ethiopian food. I've never had it either. Can't wait to hear how it is.
Regarding crab legs...they had an all you can eat special at Red Lobster once and my hubby ate so many, the manager finally cut him off. Apparently they either had a non-posted limit, or they just made it up because of my hubby. :lol:
OMG. That sounds like something that would happen to the bf. :lol:
Did I ever tell the story here about how he super-sized a surf and turf dinner when we were out in FL? Oy. :o
OMG. That sounds like something that would happen to the bf. :lol:
Did I ever tell the story here about how he super-sized a surf and turf dinner when we were out in FL? Oy. :oI don't remember that story, but you might have told it. Refresh my memory. :)
JavyVazquezIsSick
04-22-10, 10:04 AM
Anyone know where I can get a good feta in Manhattan (outside of Whole Foods)?
Bozidar
04-22-10, 11:27 AM
just found out that we're not going to 5 guys after all :( sonofabitch
b-ball-lunachick
04-22-10, 11:37 AM
just found out that we're not going to 5 guys after all :( sonofabitch
how come Boz?
I've been wanting to go again for awhile but have been resisting (trying to be good) then the other day, they wanted to go to Red Robin. They have good burgers/fries too - have you tried them? so much for me being good that day...
xenadanielle
04-22-10, 11:38 AM
I don't remember that story, but you might have told it. Refresh my memory. :)
:lol:
The surf-n-turf special was a small lobster tail and a petite filet. But the bf noticed on the menu you could order a larger tail (like, 1lb maybe?) and a bigger steak à la carte...so he did. It was kind of amusing how he went about asking the waitress etc. It was basically two full dinners and took up two large plates. And cost $70. :eek: :o
Bozidar
04-22-10, 11:39 AM
how come Boz?
I've been wanting to go again for awhile but have been resisting (trying to be good) then the other day, they wanted to go to Red Robin. They have good burgers/fries too - have you tried them? so much for me being good that day...we have a red robin up here, in Manchester (CT, not ENG). The family loves it.. they actually have really good mozzarella sticks, and my oldest son ALWAYS gets pizza there (now that's bamboozling).
As for why, i dont know, the 2VP we're going with decided it was too out of the way and picked another place that's on the way somewhere on route 2. some old fashioned side-of-the-road quickie burger place.
b-ball-lunachick
04-22-10, 11:39 AM
I saw your post about the Ethiopian food. I've never had it either. Can't wait to hear how it is.
Regarding crab legs...they had an all you can eat special at Red Lobster once and my hubby ate so many, the manager finally cut him off. Apparently they either had a non-posted limit, or they just made it up because of my hubby. :lol:
That doesn't seem right Karen! I wonder how many he had! :D
They used to have this lobster buffet for $39 each on Friday nights at The Manor which is an upscale restaurant in NJ (we have gone to weddings there and had one of my senior formals there)..anyway, it was a really good deal and we saw this woman once that must have had 6 lobsters. They had stopped doing it for awhile shortly after and we wondered if it was because of her. :D
destelle
04-22-10, 01:09 PM
I'll be having a salad this evening because I had Five Guys for lunch.
My first trip there.
I had a little burger with grilled shrooms and onions and 1/2 of a small fry...
It was good - but not worth the calories, tbh. Although I love that they had malt vinegar for the fries - yummy.
Bozidar
04-22-10, 01:10 PM
it seems we're now going to a place called Harry's. right off rte 2 on the way to the casinos.
Octoberbaby
04-22-10, 04:59 PM
We go to a place that has a special on Tuesday nights. We haven't gone in awhile b/c the bf plays pool but his league is over. Also, if he eats them too much he gets the gout. :o
Anyway...tonight I'm going out with women from work and we are having Ethiopian food, which I have never had before! :eek:
They have a whole street dedicated to Ethiopian restaurants near me. I have never had the courage to try it. Let us know what it is like.
Mr Coffee
04-22-10, 05:01 PM
"Hey I didn't know that they had food in Ethiopia. This will be a quick meal. I'll order two empty plates and we can leave."
-Harry Burns
4bronxbombers
04-22-10, 05:09 PM
Grilled salmon, sauteed spinach, chibatta bread and wine. Can you tell I'm dining alone? :lol:
xenadanielle
04-22-10, 05:11 PM
They have a whole street dedicated to Ethiopian restaurants near me. I have never had the courage to try it. Let us know what it is like.
It's "Restaurant Week" in New Brunswick, NJ near me, most places are offering prix fixe so that is the menu I ordered off of...I had never been there before but my friends had. It was very good. Most of the food is scooped up with soft bread and eaten by hand. I had this as an appetizer and it was wonderful:
Mesir Azefah
Steeped green lentils, chopped onions & jalapeno peppers, seasoned with ginger, garlic & Makeda spices
I liked my main dish as well but would probably get something else next time:
Doro Alecha
Chicken legs & thighs sautéed w/ginger, rosemary & jalapeno
pepper then simmered in a hearty herb reduction sauce
Some of it was a bit spicy. They also serve honey wine to drink and of course I liked that...a lot. :)
That sounds good, Danielle. I always like to try new things, but it's hard to get someone to go with me. Plus, I would never know what to order. I'm still dying to try an Indian place near me.
I made sauteed brocolli rabe at hubby's request, but I'm also making a dish with leftover steak, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, pasta and beef broth. I made it a couple of weeks ago and it was soo good. I just winged it, so I hope it comes out just as good this time.
Octoberbaby
04-22-10, 07:36 PM
It's "Restaurant Week" in New Brunswick, NJ near me, most places are offering prix fixe so that is the menu I ordered off of...I had never been there before but my friends had. It was very good. Most of the food is scooped up with soft bread and eaten by hand. I had this as an appetizer and it was wonderful:
I liked my main dish as well but would probably get something else next time:
Some of it was a bit spicy. They also serve honey wine to drink and of course I liked that...a lot. :)
That leaves me out. I like to eat with utensils. :)
Octoberbaby
04-22-10, 07:38 PM
I have been on a soup fast this last week so tonight I am eating some solid food for a change. I am making Chicken in the Clay Pot with Onions, Celery, Zucchini, Carrots, Broccoli and Apples
jlw1980
04-22-10, 08:34 PM
beef stew & biscuits
Jersey Yankee
04-22-10, 11:59 PM
I saw your post about the Ethiopian food. I've never had it either. Can't wait to hear how it is.
Regarding crab legs...they had an all you can eat special at Red Lobster once and my hubby ate so many, the manager finally cut him off. Apparently they either had a non-posted limit, or they just made it up because of my hubby. :lol:
I remember having Ethiopian food a few times. I think that you have to look for it under African restaurants, but I've had it only in the Times Square area around 1990 and near me, but that place closed around 2008.
How much was the all you can eat? I heard one story about the late wrestler, Andre the Giant, who ate 40 lobsters before being told to take a hike. I guess they want people to eat lots of rice & veggies, buy some liquor.
The only Red Lobster near me is in Secaucus, but it has very good food.
Jersey Yankee
04-23-10, 12:11 AM
That sounds good, Danielle. I always like to try new things, but it's hard to get someone to go with me. Plus, I would never know what to order. I'm still dying to try an Indian place near me.
Karen, are there Indian restaurants near you, or you've just never been to one? If you're in Manhattan, the local ones are by 28th St & Lexington, but the curry seasoning is very strong and catered to the cab drivers.
Jersey Yankee
04-23-10, 12:15 AM
Anyone know where I can get a good feta in Manhattan (outside of Whole Foods)?
Garden of Eden (23rd St, 14th St & Brooklyn Hts), and many good gourmet shops or supermarkets like D'Agostino, A&P and others should have good feta cheese.
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