What's cookin', good lookin'? Part II

[MeekMe]

Well, this is my favorite kind of sushi and today is a special occasion so I made the picnic extra fancy. Here's a part of it.

 

[seela]

Well, this is my favorite kind of sushi and today is a special occasion so I made the picnic extra fancy. Here's a part of it.

That looks amazing, Meeks! I need to get my hands and mouth on your cooking one day. Anybody seen a teleport lately?

I made common whitefish, asparagus and cherry tomatoes. I also had a simple lemon and basil dressing to go with it. It was quick, simple and yum.

 

[MeekMe]

That looks amazing, Meeks! I need to get my hands and mouth on your cooking one day. Anybody seen a teleport lately?

I made common whitefish, asparagus and cherry tomatoes. I also had a simple lemon and basil dressing to go with it. It was quick, simple and yum.

Thanks. I really think we need to exchange cooking because that fish looks fantastic! I think it would be a really exciting mix of flavors.

 

[seela]

Thanks. I really think we need to exchange cooking because that fish looks fantastic! I think it would be a really exciting mix of flavors.

A cooking Lit-together would be lots of fun.

 

[Miles Long]

Well it's not cooking, technically, but this afternoon's food will include a selection of delicious Spanish cheeses and meats!

 

[cfuhrer]

Cottage pie and a loaf of home baked honey wheat bread.

 

[RubiDia]

I've been struggling to eat lately and this is one of the few things that agrees with me.

You ate a bowl? j/k I'm eating a frittata I made this morning with peas, shallots and potatoes. I think everyone should know how to make this.

 

[cfuhrer]

Last night's dinner was different.

The concept I started with in my mind was a breaded chicken cordon bleu. But I was going to substitute rabbit for the chicken. But then I didn't have any ham so I pulled some pepperoni out of the freezer. Then, because I had changed everything else, I opted for provolone instead of Swiss (and I don't care for melted swiss). The bread wrap is home made crescent roll dough.

In the end it turned out more like a Costco chicken bake. It was just a little dry so in the future I'll probably do a sauce of some sort or mix shredded cheese in with the meat instead of using sliced.

But it was delish, and we'll be doing it again.

 

[RubiDia]

You never know what you gonna get.

 

[HarryHill]

stale potato chips and blueberries

 

[HarryHill]

Last night's dinner was different.

The concept I started with in my mind was a breaded chicken cordon bleu. But I was going to substitute rabbit for the chicken. But then I didn't have any ham so I pulled some pepperoni out of the freezer. Then, because I had changed everything else, I opted for provolone instead of Swiss (and I don't care for melted swiss). The bread wrap is home made crescent roll dough.

In the end it turned out more like a Costco chicken bake. It was just a little dry so in the future I'll probably do a sauce of some sort or mix shredded cheese in with the meat instead of using sliced.

But it was delish, and we'll be doing it again.

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beautiful look!

 

[MeekMe]

I don't really know what to call this (not a tart or a galette. Maybe pizza?) I made a yogurt based dough and topped it with tomato and summer squash. After taking the picture I made a balsamic reduction sauce to drizzle over it. It's savory, but the vegetables have such a sweet flavor. I think it came out well balanced.

Link.

 

[RubiDia]

stale potato chips and blueberries

The next time you need $0.50 you can just blow it out your ass. Don't ruin my fantasy.

 

[gracie920101]

I don't really know what to call this (not a tart or a galette. Maybe pizza?) I made a yogurt based dough and topped it with tomato and summer squash. After taking the picture I made a balsamic reduction sauce to drizzle over it. It's savory, but the vegetables have such a sweet flavor. I think it came out well balanced.

Link.

Puts my leftover chicken burrito from lunch to shame.

I'll be right over MM!

In an effort to redeem myself, I'm planning to try this tomorrow as I've been craving flan:
https://www.thespruce.com/brazilian-coconut-flan-quindin-3029195

 

[HarryHill]

The next time you need $0.50 you can just blow it out your ass. Don't ruin my fantasy.

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They were delish together. What does all that mean?

 

[HarryHill]

Hot peach cobbler, vanilla ice cream, sprinkled w/fresh picked uber blueberries, decadent omg

 

[cfuhrer]

Hot peach cobbler, vanilla ice cream, sprinkled w/fresh picked uber blueberries, decadent omg

#whatIhadplannedisgonnasuckbycomparison

 

[gracie920101]

Puts my leftover chicken burrito from lunch to shame.

I'll be right over MM!

In an effort to redeem myself, I'm planning to try this tomorrow as I've been craving flan:
https://www.thespruce.com/brazilian-coconut-flan-quindin-3029195

So the flan happened. It was quite tasty but not smooth of a texture that I want. So I will try again with a different recipe at a later date.

 

[cfuhrer]

I am going to try my hand at Scotch Eggs.
I know they are usually an appetizer/ bar food but tonight they'll be the entre'.

Now to decide on side dishes. I'm leaning toward mashed potatoes and peas or carrots. Green salad and the last of the crescent rolls.

 

[gracie920101]

I am going to try my hand at Scotch Eggs.
I know they are usually an appetizer/ bar food but tonight they'll be the entre'.

Now to decide on side dishes. I'm leaning toward mashed potatoes and peas or carrots. Green salad and the last of the crescent rolls.

My understanding with Scotch Eggs is to softboil them enough so you can peel them and they will finish cooking when you deep fry the final product. I always end up breaking the white open while peeling so I end up with softboiled eggs and sausage patties. LOL

How did yours turn out?

 

[celticlady]

Mmmm! Love Scotch eggs! Please do share how they came out?

Dinner:
Baked herbed salmon & butter sautéed mushrooms on fresh mixed greens with a balsamic vinaigrette

 

[cfuhrer]

How did yours turn out?

Mmmm! Love Scotch eggs! Please do share how they came out?

They weren't as pretty as the ones at the Highland Festival but they were certainly tasty.

I was going to bake first and finish them deep fried but the sausage split in the oven so it was baked only.

Scotch egg, with rice pilaf, corn and deviled eggs.
I only ate half the salad of Romaine, feta, sunflower seeds and French dressing; and I left the ginormous crescent roll untouched.

 

[HarryHill]

Tried our hand at Cre'me brule'e this evening; they're in the refrigerator chilling

 

[seela]

Tried our hand at Cre'me brule'e this evening; they're in the refrigerator chilling

Let us know how they turn out! I have a horrible track record with creme brulee. I have curdled them and I have had them not set. But on the off chance I get them right, they are a super rich and tasty dessert.



Usually when I'm home alone I don't bother cooking much, but yesterday I made a really good, simple meal for myself.

I roasted carrots and fennel with peach and lemon glaze and made a dipping sauce of yogurt that I seasoned with garlic, cumin and sumac.

I made pesto from the carrot tops with basil and walnuts and had it with pasta and carrot strips and a sprinkling of goat's cheese and fresh basil.

And for dessert I had yogurt with peaches and blueberries.

 

[HarryHill]

Let us know how they turn out! I have a horrible track record with creme brulee. I have curdled them and I have had them not set. But on the off chance I get them right, they are a super rich and tasty dessert.

I made pesto from the carrot tops with basil and walnuts

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The recipe made 5 separate cups, we ate two without the glaze (yum) letting the others warm to room temp before attempting the broil method of melting the sugar. here's a link for you.

Common mistakes making crème brulee
ETA: meh, I could have lived without the glaze
tell me about that pesto