Dinner Tonight

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:52 pm

Take-out barbecue chicken, and man was I sad they forgot to include my Alabama white sauce that I paid extra for.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:39 pm

I'm back in Tucson and a friend of mine and yours, Gato Salvaje, got me into La Parilla without an advanced reservation. For those of you who don't know, they grill the offal meats while compressing them under a large terracotta slab weighted down by what looks like a passed-out homeless man, who is actually the heavyset father of the chef-owner peacefully asleep. We had sweetbreads, kidney, hearts, and I can't remember what else. All of it has a thin, crisp (not quite burnt) outer layer and perfectly succulent inside. They keep coming by and serving you as much as you can eat. The salad bar is amazing but skip it and save all your room for the meat.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:33 pm

Totally from scratch and totally improvised red curry lamb with lamb stock-based basmati pilaf. Started at 4 AM, hopefully ready by 8 PM. I tried to quit cooking but then went nuts, cooking while holding a baby. Rounding it out with some leftover saag paneer and some other Punjabi vegetable dish from recent takeout, so don't tell me about shortcuts.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:39 pm

Pan-roasted chicken parts (Kenji)

Roasted butternut squash with sage

Roasted potatoes

Lingonberry jam

(The high was like 59 here today)

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:43 pm

A balmy 91 here! Despite that I'm making tikil gomen and mixing some leftover chicken shwarma in with it.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:44 pm

Getting ready to make kung pao tofu.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:58 pm

Chicken, cheese, and chile pepper enchiladas, red

Mexican runner beans

Not interested in the red / blue scrimmage, so maybe I'll get some early weekend cha cha cha

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 4:44 pm

I get my first delivery from blue apron today!!!!

So fired up to get in the kitchen.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:16 pm

I think blue apron is great for people who don't spend time meal planning or have a hard time getting themselves to cook meals on their own (especially if you can afford blue apron on a regular basis). It is always better to see people cooking for themselves. I'm sure this will change when I have kids and less free time but I just can't imagine not doing all the meal planning and shopping and cooking myself.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:32 pm

Made my boys BLT sammies, so naturally I'm now their hero.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:33 pm

I'm glad I rediscovered BLTs this summer. One of the top all time sammiches.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:36 pm

scumdevils86 wrote:I think blue apron is great for people who don't spend time meal planning or have a hard time getting themselves to cook meals on their own (especially if you can afford blue apron on a regular basis). It is always better to see people cooking for themselves. I'm sure this will change when I have kids and less free time but I just can't imagine not doing all the meal planning and shopping and cooking myself.

My wife is pregnant and I pull down 60hrs per week, with an active 2yr at home.

We've been getting take out about three times a week, did the math and this is a much better way to go for us. Plus I like cooking at then end of the day, it's free therapy for me.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:42 pm

CalStateTempe wrote:
scumdevils86 wrote:I think blue apron is great for people who don't spend time meal planning or have a hard time getting themselves to cook meals on their own (especially if you can afford blue apron on a regular basis). It is always better to see people cooking for themselves. I'm sure this will change when I have kids and less free time but I just can't imagine not doing all the meal planning and shopping and cooking myself.
My wife is pregnant and I pull down 60hrs per week, with an active 2yr at home.

We've been getting take out about three times a week, did the math and this is a much better way to go for us. Plus I like cooking at then end of the day, it's free therapy for me.

Yep you're exactly the people I think they are marketing towards. I feel the same way about the therapy at the end of the day thing. Most people think I'm crazy when i spend 1-2 hours a night after work cooking but I enjoy it. My wife is in school/doing hw/working for 50-80 hours a week right now so I'm not cooking as extensive meals (don't want to do all the dishes!).

All in all as long as people are taking the time somehow, some way to cook decent food at home then I think that's great.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:45 pm

Yeah wife does what she can and cooks about twice a week, which is down from non pregnant wife. But we just go stuck in this pizza, burritos, Chinese food, takeout hamburgers rut which is bad on all levels, Monet and health. Plus there is some cooking literacy that comes with BA that I'm holding to learn from. We'll see how it goes.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:49 pm

CalStateTempe wrote:Yeah wife does what she can and cooks about twice a week, which is down from non pregnant wife. But we just go stuck in this pizza, burritos, Chinese food, takeout hamburgers rut which is bad on all levels, Monet and health. Plus there is some cooking literacy that comes with BA that I'm holding to learn from. We'll see how it goes.

Monet was a big fan of takeout?

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:51 pm

Getting ready to head over to Lotus of Siam in Vegas. Allegedly, the best Thai joint this side of the Pacific.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:53 pm

Yeah the last 2 months have been a little rougher with her in school. I've tried to spend many Sundays making a large batch meal (soups, stews, casseroles, enchiladas etc) and freezing them in my deep freezer. So then 1-2 days a week at least I can pull something out that is ready to thaw and go that is quality, home cooked food instead of take out. Not to mention the cost savings while our belts are pretty tight.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:58 pm

scumdevils86 wrote:Yeah the last 2 months have been a little rougher with her in school. I've tried to spend many Sundays making a large batch meal (soups, stews, casseroles, enchiladas etc) and freezing them in my deep freezer. So then 1-2 days a week at least I can pull something out that is ready to thaw and go that is quality, home cooked food instead of take out. Not to mention the cost savings while our belts are pretty tight.

See thats what I need and I'm hoping to get for christmas, a deep freezer. I think it would significantly help with food planning and cost, like you describe.

Any tips? I was thinking one of the deep top door ones from home depot for like 200.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:43 pm

My dad gave us one from Sam's Club for a wedding present that is 7.1 cu ft and is perfect for what we need. Last I saw it was on sale for $149.99.

Edit..it's a Haier. Not super fancy but doesn't need to be.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:59 pm

scumdevils86 wrote:My dad gave us one from Sam's Club for a wedding present that is 7.1 cu ft and is perfect for what we need. Last I saw it was on sale for $149.99.

Edit..it's a Haier. Not super fancy but doesn't need to be.

Yup, thats what I was looking at 150-200. I agree, I don' t need fancy, I need reliable.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:21 pm

At one point I had chorizo, several lbs of bacon, 5 packs of hot dogs, 6 freezer bags of stew and soup, 6 casseroles or trays of enchiladas, steaks, ground beef, sirloin pork chops, loin chops, lamb chops, bone in chicken parts, boneless breasts and thighs, whole pork shoulders, a crate of otter pops and a few other odds and ends...

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:29 am

Just put in a big order:

http://www.ansonmills.com/products" target="_blank

Tried to pretend otherwise for a few months, but there's no point wasting time with stuff from stores. If you don't love how something came out, you have no idea the degree to which it isn't your fault. The stuff in the stores is made for transport and shelf stability, not flavor and texture. It's supposed to be disappointing. There's a reason why they don't use that stuff in restaurants.

I hope Bob's Red Mill burns down. What a load of crap.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 12:00 pm

I wish I could afford that stuff from Anson Mills. Looks great.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:48 pm

scumdevils86 wrote:I wish I could afford that stuff from Anson Mills. Looks great.

For me it comes out of what I'd otherwise spend on meat.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:06 am

Last night, home-made cream biscuits and pureed butternut squash soup.*

Tonight:

Blue corn johnnycakes

http://www.ansonmills.com/recipes/476" target="_blank

* Butternut squash, an apple, carrots, onions, celery, sage, and chicken stock, finished with butter, parmesan, and prosciutto. I'm making that again.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:27 pm

Longhorned wrote: Tonight:

Blue corn johnnycakes

http://www.ansonmills.com/recipes/476" target="_blank

What a disaster.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:12 pm

Cheesy grits with bacon crumbled on top

Roasted acorn squash with butter and maple syrup

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:28 pm

The first time I saw grits was at Ft Bragg NC in 1985. I thought it was Styrofoam. Tasted good though.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:51 am

azgreg wrote:The first time I saw grits was at Ft Bragg NC in 1985. I thought it was Styrofoam. Tasted good though.

Strange how if you're from out west or north of the "grits line" (I'm both of these), grits are so rare.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:29 pm

Orange sweet chili large shrimp with cauliflower fried rice on deck.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:38 pm

I love cauliflower fried rice.

Tonight I'm making some totchos! I have a bunch of leftover bbq pulled pork. Tater tots, pork, bbq sauce, cheese, red onion all nice and crispy and melted together.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:54 pm

I'd never heard of cauliflower fried rice or totchos. I think I need to do more with cauliflower. I can't make rice for a while because babies and toddlers aren't allowed to eat rice anymore.

Tonight: bucatini with pork ribs and red sauce

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:23 pm

Found some swordfish steaks in my freezer. Marinating them in honey, ginger and ponzu for this weekend. Also, have some big scallops but not sure what to do with them yet.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:56 pm

The totchos are magnificent btw. Forgot I had jalapeños for it too.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:58 pm

Cauliflower is a seriously underrated vegetable. Been using it a lot this fall. Very versatile. Recently made cauliflower "steaks" over faro with a marscarpone butter sauce.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:57 pm

They sell two big bags of already riced cauliflower at costco for like 4 bucks.

For my fried rice I cook the rice in a little oil with garlic, slt and pepper before adding in veggies. Usually broccoli, tomatoes, celery, carrot and scallions. Sometimes I will buy fried rice seasoning packets at an Asian market and add that in with soy sauce before adding in a few eggs to the center of the pan. Everyone I have made it for has loved it. You can also make a killer Spanish rice with cauliflower.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:04 pm

Longhorned wrote:Last night, home-made cream biscuits and pureed butternut squash soup.*

* Butternut squash, an apple, carrots, onions, celery, sage, and chicken stock, finished with butter, parmesan, and prosciutto. I'm making that again.

again

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:06 pm

Meatloaf, garlic/chive/sour cream mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade bread. Chocolate swirled cheesecake bars for dessert.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:50 pm

Seattle dogs and fruit on the side.

Toasted buns, broiled hot dogs, roast jalapeños, caramelized onions, cream cheese and sriracha. So good

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:00 pm

Burnt ends sandwich and sweet potato fries at a BBQ joint (Black Dog)

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:04 pm

Zatarain's dirty rice. I love this stuff.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:47 am

Leftover Indian take-out

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:33 pm

Pumpkin soup and cornbread. I have an idea for cornbread I'm going to try, and I'm not even going to ruin the moment by googling it and finding out it's an old idea.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:01 pm

tell me and I'll check.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:57 pm

Yellow coconut chicken curry. Made the curry paste a while back and froze it.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:04 am

That curry looks to die for.

scumdevils86 wrote:tell me and I'll check.

Maple sugar. It was awesome. Really opened up the full corn flavor like maple does.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:57 pm

I'm curing a few egg yolks in the fridge currently. Seems like a cool thing to have around

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:18 am

I've never had a cured egg yolk.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:34 pm

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Made my fried rice and shrimp for friends last night

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:22 pm

Going all east German tonight.

Salzkartoffeln

Rotkohl

and Königsberger klopse

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