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

[KimGordon67]

I just got some fresh fish (which I buy from a shop that's on the wharf where they run their boats from, so it's super fresh - straight from the boat to the shop), and I have some preserved lemons, so tonight it's Fish with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Olives and Preserved Lemon. I might do a few little baked potatoes, and there'll be an avocado salad.

 

[seela]

Spaghetti squash! I've only ever had one of these, and have never been able to find it again. Such a cool veg.

It’s a cool veg and I like it a lot. I used to not like any gourds because they tend to be so sweet, but I’ve learned to balance it out with other flavors and now I like them a lot. Spaghetti squash can carry a lot of heat and acid.

I just got some fresh fish (which I buy from a shop that's on the wharf where they run their boats from, so it's super fresh - straight from the boat to the shop), and I have some preserved lemons, so tonight it's Fish with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Olives and Preserved Lemon. I might do a few little baked potatoes, and there'll be an avocado salad.

This looks tasty. Let us know how it goes!

I have such a mixed relationship with preserved lemons. Sometimes it tastes too much like a cleaning product, but sometimes the preserved lemons have been great and I wish I had used more in the dish. I feel like I can never find the right amount.

 

[KimGordon67]

It’s a cool veg and I like it a lot. I used to not like any gourds because they tend to be so sweet, but I’ve learned to balance it out with other flavors and now I like them a lot. Spaghetti squash can carry a lot of heat and acid.



This looks tasty. Let us know how it goes!

I have such a mixed relationship with preserved lemons. Sometimes it tastes too much like a cleaning product, but sometimes the preserved lemons have been great and I wish I had used more in the dish. I feel like I can never find the right amount.

I think it will go well - it's a pretty difficult recipe to screw up.

This is my first batch of preserved lemons. (I feel like these were discussed earlier in the thread?) The biggest thing I find with them is how salty they are. I don't think that can be resolved, because obviously salt is what preserves them. I think I made a mistake by transferring them into a different jar once they were ready - they seem a tiny bit 'off' - still fine once they're in something. I'm going to raid my friend's very prolific lemon tree soon and have another go at them.

 

[IrisAlthea]

I just got some fresh fish (which I buy from a shop that's on the wharf where they run their boats from, so it's super fresh - straight from the boat to the shop), and I have some preserved lemons, so tonight it's Fish with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Olives and Preserved Lemon. I might do a few little baked potatoes, and there'll be an avocado salad.

I think it will go well - it's a pretty difficult recipe to screw up.

This is my first batch of preserved lemons. (I feel like these were discussed earlier in the thread?) The biggest thing I find with them is how salty they are. I don't think that can be resolved, because obviously salt is what preserves them. I think I made a mistake by transferring them into a different jar once they were ready - they seem a tiny bit 'off' - still fine once they're in something. I'm going to raid my friend's very prolific lemon tree soon and have another go at them.

It sounds good! Did it turn out how you hoped?
I’ve never made preserved lemons myself. Now I’m kind of curious to try.

 

[MeekMe]

I made Turkish delight (lokum) for the first time. I’m really happy with it. The rose wasn’t overwhelming and I managed to make it a delicate pink which made me happy because the whole reason I made them was because I wanted something sweet and I also wanted it to feel like Springtime.

 

[IrisAlthea]

I made Turkish delight (lokum) for the first time. I’m really happy with it. The rose wasn’t overwhelming and I managed to make it a delicate pink which made me happy because the whole reason I made them was because I wanted something sweet and I also wanted it to feel like Springtime.

That sounds great!
I used to work with a woman who made turkish delight as a treat for us sometimes. It’s way better than when you buy it.

We had fried eggs and swedish kaviar(a creamy smoked cod roe spread) on rye.

 

[KimGordon67]

It sounds good! Did it turn out how you hoped?
I’ve never made preserved lemons myself. Now I’m kind of curious to try.

This batch of lemons have definitely gone off. I'll do a bit of research, but I suspect it was because I transferred them to another jar (that would fit in my fridge). I'll give them another go. Definitely worth the effort. It's not actually difficult to make them - just a bit time consuming, and you need a fair few lemons. They are great to have - putting a bit of preserved lemon into one's hummus, for example, is excellent.

The dish itself was really just another version of fried fish with a tomato-based sauce on top. I generally make one that's just fried garlic, tomato and capers - I'll chuck a bit of preserved lemon into that next time.

The cat was happy with the fish off cuts.

 

[KimGordon67]

I made Turkish delight (lokum) for the first time. I’m really happy with it. The rose wasn’t overwhelming and I managed to make it a delicate pink which made me happy because the whole reason I made them was because I wanted something sweet and I also wanted it to feel like Springtime.

This sounds amazing! Is it difficult to make?

 

[MeekMe]

That sounds great!
I used to work with a woman who made turkish delight as a treat for us sometimes. It’s way better than when you buy it.

We had fried eggs and swedish kaviar(a creamy smoked cod roe spread) on rye.

Whaaaaat? I haven’t seen you in forever! Welcome back!

This sounds amazing! Is it difficult to make?

It is pretty tasty. I was impressed with the flavor! As silly as it might be, it was like these chewy, rose flavored, collagen candies I recently tried (Kracie Fuwarinka Beauty Rose candy for the curious).

Was it difficult to make? I think it depends on how much work you want to do. The method was simple enough but required a candy thermometer and good timing for pouring the molten sugar into the thickening mixture. I plan to make it again and will be more prepared for the timing to heat both pots to the right temperature. Usually I am much too lazy for this kind of fuss. Given that it was more work than I like to do for sweets, it turned out well enough I am planning to experiment with different flavors.

 

[IrisAlthea]

Whaaaaat? I haven’t seen you in forever! Welcome back!



It is pretty tasty. I was impressed with the flavor! As silly as it might be, it was like these chewy, rose flavored, collagen candies I recently tried (Kracie Fuwarinka Beauty Rose candy for the curious).

Was it difficult to make? I think it depends on how much work you want to do. The method was simple enough but required a candy thermometer and good timing for pouring the molten sugar into the thickening mixture. I plan to make it again and will be more prepared for the timing to heat both pots to the right temperature. Usually I am much too lazy for this kind of fuss. Given that it was more work than I like to do for sweets, it turned out well enough I am planning to experiment with different flavors.

Yes, it has been a while.
Thanks! It’s good to see you!

I looked at recipes when I read your post and saw a recipe for a turkish delight parfait on a swedish site.
Now I’m sitting on my hands because we don’t need more sweets now right after easter.

 

[seela]

Cold smoked salmon, asparagus and poached egg.

 

[seela]

Gnocchi with asparagus and bacon.

 

[IrisAlthea]

Gnocchi with asparagus and bacon.

Ooh, I love gnocchi!

We had Bookmakertoast.

 

[Fingerfuxs]

Potato / salad

 

[ToPleaseHim]

Last night I made roast chicken with lemon, butter, garlic, fresh sage, and thyme. Delish.

That sounds lovely! I’m making a mid-year resolution (or just a goal, lol) to cook more. I have been ordering soooo much takeout in recent months.

 

[seela]

Carrot, broccoli, cod.

 

[Anastasia1999]

Roast beef, roast potatoes, gravy, steamed carrots and broccoli, peas.

 

[gracie920101]

Scrambled egg sammich

 

[barefootgirl69]

Something easy...

Grilled chicken tacos with tomato and lettuce

 

[KimGordon67]

Gnocchi with asparagus and bacon.

Do you make your own gnocchi? It's something I've always meant to master.

 

[seela]

Do you make your own gnocchi? It's something I've always meant to master.

Sometimes I do, sometimes I buy, that time I bought. There's a place nearby where they make all sorts of pasta fresh every day and I usually buy mine from there.

Today I'm making lentil and veggie korma.

 

[MeekMe]

Homemade pizza! With controversial toppings, yay! I’m a fan of pineapple and ham and since I have both in stock I’m excited for dinner.

 

[KimGordon67]

I made yoghurt.

I feel like this doesn't really count ... 'boiling the jug' is hardly cooking ... but other than that it was left overs.

 

[twister947]

Yum! No controversy here.

 

[gracie920101]

Homemade pizza! With controversial toppings, yay! I’m a fan of pineapple and ham and since I have both in stock I’m excited for dinner.

I'll be right over!