Dejah

Apologies for tardy reply @heidih The baking POWDER, according to google: "Baking powder is alkaline. It raises the skin's pH, breaking down the proteins more efficiently and making for browner, crispier results. Simultaneously, the baking powder combines with the bird's natural juices, creating carbon dioxide." I was skeptical at first, but it works!

Mistakenly pulled out and thawed a bag of chicken drummettes. Seasoned them with baking powder and salt, chopped fresh lemongrass and fresh Thai lime leaves. Cooked in the air dryer. Smelled lovely and the wings were crispy. Chinese mustard greens soup to start.

All your Easter meals look lovely! I had picked up a ham, but with the two of us, it was divided up and we enjoyed some pre-Easter. Been dealing with back issues, but food always gets me back on my feet, albeit slower movements. Had A & W burgers, fries, and onion rings the first night I was laid up. Then luckily, I had ordered a Cantonese BBQ duck from our little Chinese grocery store (they bring them in from Winnipeg). That made for a quick supper A small piece of beef tenderloin was thawing in the fridge. No BBQ outside so it was onto a cold cast iron grilling pan (someone posted about the method way back?) It turned out great! My April Fools prank was making Cauliflower Mac'n'Cheese, but hubby liked it. What's not to like with all the cheese! Our regular baby pickerel guy from Gimli brought down a new shipment. Thawed a package and made Pickerel and Fennel Stew with Saffron. I had picked up a package of cooked lobster claws a while back on sale at Safeway. Tossed them in for a quick warm up, added garlic toast and steam asparagus. Been wanting Korean Japchae, and still had some Cantonese BBQ duck left over, so that satisfied the carnivore hubby. I would have been happy with just the Japchae.

@Ann_T's cake and @Kim Shookcheese toast have my mouth watering! Made Hungarian Mushroom Soup for lunch yesterday. Should have kept it for tomorrow when we are expecting blizzard like conditions. Had picked up Poblano peppers last week and forgot about them. Roasted, peeled and made stuffed peppers / sorta chili relleno for brunch today. Stuffing was diced ham and shredded Habanero cheese mix.

Using up leftover peas and basmati rice from a previous supper. Added diced ham and pineapple - extra ham slices for hubby. Picked up lovely Yu Choi - blanched then sauteed with garlic and ginger. Pork loin roast, scallop potatoes, roasted beets and apple sauce for supper tonight. It's been a while since I made the potatoes. Hubby was happy.

Had apptns in Wpg yesterday, so I was able to grab some goodies at the Chinese supermarket. Made a cheater Pho for lunch with a Pho spices bag, Vietnamese rice noodles, slices of beef sirloin, yu choy, beansprouts, Thai basil, and fresh green peppercorns. I tossed in a couple of Thai lime leaves as I love the fragrance.

Seeing @Ann_T halibut and knowing that $4.99 / 100 g was the common price, I grabbed some fillets today as they are "on sale" at Sobeys. Pan-seared in butter and olive oil with lemon slices. Made a sauce with more butter, white wine, lemon juice, capers. Easy supper with store bought Cavendish tater wedges and peas. Might pick up some halibut steaks and make a recipe for "stew" with saffron. Have to have halibut when it's in season. New shipment of Manitoba Lake Winnipeg baby pickerel coming next week. I also ordered some pickerel cheeks. Didn't ask price...

Oh my! So best I grab some now. Thanks!

Line caught fresh halibut from B.C just came into Sobeys. $4.99 / 100 gm! Guess I won't be buying any until they actually go on sale...

I gave mine a pedicure. Many of my friends already thought they were gross, so I thought I'd soften the scariness a bit. Those look great! I will reduce the cooking time when I make them again. The ones this time were coming off the bones too easily. I miss the bit of chew!

@heidih: Can't remember what previous chicken feet were like. These seemed shorter on the "handle"? Used to get them from the Hutterite colony close by. Don't have any contacts these days. Will have to check next time I go to the big Chinese supermarket. I remember tying several up one Halloween and hung it on my neighbor's mailbox. Freaked her out! 😆 A friend gave me a container of Schawarma seasoning. I marinated chicken breasts and had plans to grill on the BBQ. But it was blowing with gale force winds then snow! So I grilled stove top then finished in the oven. Eaten with peas and mint in Basmati rice and stir-fried mixed vegetables.

Kung Po Gai for supper last night, using up the leftover Crudités from the princesses' visit Then I put my life at risk making dim sum style braised chicken feet! Luckily, I had a huge wok with a big lid as the feet splattered like crazy even though I fried them really well first. I remember then why I deep fried them outside on a turkey fryer in the past! The fried feet were dunked into ice water, then braised in black bean garlic chili sauce in the Instant Pot. They were maybe over cooked at 30 minutes and natural release, but so lip smacking delicious!

When the granddaughters come for the day. all they want for supper is noodles! So noodles it is! The youngest and goofiest princess! They actually want JUST noodles. I added beef and beansprouts to the adults' version. I also had some dim sum items: store bought har gow, xiao lung baos, and I made sticky rice in lotus leaf. They each have their preferences, and Nana aims to please when we have these rare gatherings.

Son and daughter are out from the city. Cooked one of our family's favourite comfort foods: Beef, tomato and egg with lots of rice! Saved a container to send back with him to our daughter.

Thai Coconut Curry Lamb Shanks - one pot cooking = Instant Pot. Luckily, everything was ready and being consumed when the power went off! There was a pole fire not far from our section of the city. +500 customers affected. They estimated 3 hours for repairs, but they surprised us with their swiftness. Power was restored in 45 minutes. We enjoyed our supper with candlelight. Naan was also present to sop up the plate (store bought frozen)

Deep fried whole pickerel with a sweet & sour sauce (pineapple, bell peppers, onion, tomato, rice vinegar, ketsup!, chili mango sauce, lemon juice and sugar to add a bit of sweetness). A nice change up from steamed with ginger and onion. Then I spent the rest of the night making up Char Siu Baos. Son and daughter are coming out from Winnipeg, so will send some back with the "left behinds"

@Kim Shook: Your char siu from the freezer looks great! After the multi-pot cooking marathon yesterday, it was single wok Spicy Udon noodles with fresh Shitaki mushrooms, been sprouts, char siu for supper. My bowl had extra fresh beansprouts...fresh and crisp!

Played in the kitchen yesterday! De-boned and stuffed chicken wings. man! Tedious job as the wings were smaller than what I'd like, but better portion control 😏 I made a bunch and cooked up 5. Put the rest into the freezer. Still had filling left. Stuffed some large shrimp and wrapped them in egg roll wrappers. Too big for wonton wrappers. Still had a bit of filling left, so I did the rest with wonton wrappers. Deep fried in a big wok! The assortment The stuffed wings Had Moo Gua soup earlier And did up a pack of country-style ribs as Char Siu for baos later...

Cantonese BBQ duck from the freezer: Whenever I offer hubby a list of additions for congee and ask what he'd like, He simply answers"Yes". So fully dressed it is, again! Duck congee with duck, Century egg, fuyu, chili radish, and cruller.

Eating down this bag of mixed microgreens in case my friend brings another bag this week!

Hamburger and such for supper: Hubby likes cooked onions; I wanted raw onions and lots of greenery. His with cooked onions, carrots, roasted cauliflower and hash tater patties Hers with raw onions, green beans, tomato, cauliuflower, tater pattie, and greens!

Lovely day for a drive out to our house on the old family farm. Got home in time to throw in some Yorkshire puddings. I made in mini pie plates so I wouldn't have to use a 12 muffin tin to make 4. Had a small tenderloin roast and that cooked up quick at 475F. Resting took it beyond the medium we like, but it was still pretty good. Stir-fried white and fresh shitaki mushrooms with peppers and zuchinni. Sweet taters were cooked with the Yorkies.

I saw them (celtuce) at the local Chinese, and now I will pick some up to try!

I too am jealous of your fresh seafood, especially the halibut!

Local little Chinese grocery had live oysters just in. I have never bought them in the shell before, but in my moment of madness, I bought 12. I didn't even have an oyster knife! A friend told me to warm them up in the oven for a few minutes, and they will open just enough for me to get a tool in. It worked! I still had to work for it tho'. Got 6 ready and baked them with cream cheese /herbs with a bit of chili sauce and lemon juice. Topped with butter bread crumbs. They were good and made the struggle worthwhile. More seafood for supper: Bouillabaisse with pickerel, scallops, clams, mussels, and shrimp. Toasted sourdough bread to sop up what broth was left from spooning! "I'd like to be, under the sea, in an octopus's garden in the shade"