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  1. Had a craving for Pizza, thanks to Franci.

    Sausage and Mushroom.

    I made the dough about mid morning. Normally when I make pizza I make the crust with dough that has been given a long fermentation.

    I mixed the flour, water (77% Hydration) and yeast in a Magic Mill and left it for about 25 or 30 minutes for the dough to absorb more of the water. Then I added the salt and let the machine knead until it came together enough that it could be tipped on to a floured board and handled just enough to shape into something resembling a ball, and then placed in a oiled container. After the first rise, it was knocked down and shaped again. Covered and refrigerated. until around 4:00. Took it out and left it on the counter to come to room temperature.

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    This looks so good I'm salivating! Your dough's not having fermented so long as usual doesn't appear to have hurt it in any way. How hot is your oven? And do you use a stone or pan?

    I was intrigued by your "Magic Mill" & looked it up. Looks like one of our high end Kitchen Aids, only better!

    Furzzy, I bake bread and pizza on a stone and the oven for the pizza was preheated to 550°F. I've had the Magic Mill for about 18 years now. It is a work horse. Will handle over 20 cups of flour at a time.

  2. Nickrey, I haven't had venison in a while. That looks delicious.

    Basquecook, lovely meals. Beautifully plated salad.

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    Made a focaccia using the other half of pizza dough. Baked in a vintage Griswold cast iron skillet.

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    Dinner last night - Lettuce Cups.

  3. Had a craving for Pizza, thanks to Franci.

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    Sausage and Mushroom.


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    I made the dough about mid morning. Normally when I make pizza I make the crust with dough that has been given a long fermentation.

    I mixed the flour, water (77% Hydration) and yeast in a Magic Mill and left it for about 25 or 30 minutes for the dough to absorb more of the water. Then I added the salt and let the machine knead until it came together enough that it could be tipped on to a floured board and handled just enough to shape into something resembling a ball, and then placed in a oiled container. After the first rise, it was knocked down and shaped again. Covered and refrigerated. until around 4:00. Took it out and left it on the counter to come to room temperature.

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  4. KIM, Just give me a strong cup of coffee and a piece of your blueberry coffee cake and that would be my idea of the perfect breakfast.

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    Late lunch yesterday so last night's planned dinner ended up as breakfast today.

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  5. Keith, Wow! That is one beautiful roast chicken dinner.

    Franci, I love simply dressed pizza. Beautiful crust. I might have to make a pizza for dinner.

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    Mexican Chicken Rice Soup - Caldo Tlapeno.

  6. Keith, those pork buns look delicious.

    MM84321
    , The lighting on your salmon is incredible.

    Dcarch, interesting coloured pasta.

    Greek on the menu tonight. I still have most of a local free range lamb in the freezer.

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    Lamb riblets, with

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    Greek potatoes

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    and salad.

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  7. Basquecook, When we lived in Toronto we would go to the St. Lawrence Market every Saturday. There were a number of take out places to grab something eat as we shopped the Farmer's Market. The little Portuguese place offered chicken sandwiches topped with a spicy sauce. Piri Piri sauce mixed with Mayonnaise. My 'loosely based' recreation of that sandwich.

    Franci, Great photos.

    ~Ann

  8. Kim, Sorry, I guess I had pulled pork on my mind. Brisket would be even better. I like how you post a number of your wonderful meals in one post. I'd be happy with all of them, but especially the lamb shank over polenta. Perfectly cooked steaks.

    Franci, I just mentioned to my husband on Saturday that we hadn't had pasta and clams recently. After seeing yours, I know they will be on the menu this week.

    MM84321, I love how you plate. I would love that lobster tart.

    Ashen, that is a grill lovers feast.

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    Escargot in Mushroom Caps

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    Portuguese Style Grilled Chicken on a bun with a Piri Piri sauce.

  9. About 10 years ago, I did a side by side test, roasting two chickens the same size, one placed directly on the grill and the other over a beer can. Both were roasted over indirect high heat. There was no noticeable difference between the two.

    ~Ann

  10. Huiray, If Moe didn't like dipping toast fingers in the soft boiled eggs, I'm sure that he would drink them too.

    Liuzhou, your breakfast looks good to me. Unlike Moe, I like my egg yolks set.

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    I used my favourite cornbread recipe to make cornbread waffles. Just had to thin the batter slightly with a little extra milk.

  11. Kim, Moe would be happy to have breakfast for dinner. I just can't get that excited over eggs.

    I love the more "untraditional" (at least for me) breakfasts share here by Percy, Bruce, Huiray, Tina, yourself and many others.

    We did have eggs this morning.

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    Moe's favourite soft boiled eggs with toast fingers and

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    for me, hard boiled eggs, mixed with butter, salt, pepper and chives.

    Actually the eggs were steamed. Ten minutes for mine and four minutes for Moe's.

  12. Bruce, Those ribs look amazing.

    Basquecook, Beautifully roasted game hen.

    Tina, those ribs look succulent.

    Franci, I love the idea of the stuffed zucchini. I have some little lamb ribs in the freezer.

    Moe's birthday dinner.

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    Homemade Ravioli with a pork filling. Seasoned with garlic, basil, ricotta and Parmesan.

    It is a family tradition that Moe's birthday dessert is something with strawberries.

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    This year - crepes with strawberries in cream with a drizzle of white chocolate sauce

  13. Kim - I would never have thought of using croissants with ham and cheese to make a Strata. That is the best idea.
    Your pulled pork is something I would like. I'm not a fan of BBQ sauces, so if this one was light on sauce, I would probably find it just right.


    I'm glad that you enjoyed the halibut and corn pudding. It is my favourite fish. But I would hesitate to buy it at $25.00/lb. It is selling here for about $16.00 to $18.00 /lb.

    Ou this is nice combo - pasta with chicken breasts! Nice work Ann_T

    Thanks Rod.

  14. Ashen, that is one beautiful, beautiful blueberry pie.

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    Boneless chicken breasts seasoned with fresh garlic, salt, pepper, juice of a lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grilled and served with a simple pasta. Homemade noodles with butter, garlic, salt, lots of fresh ground black pepper and Parmesan cheese.

  15. Ann_T: HCR is one dish that can be put together in fairly short order if need be. Yours looks great!

    Dejah, I can see how it would be something that could be put together quickly. But this time I was starting from scratch. Will take leftovers with me to work today for a great lunch.

  16. Dejah, I've come back to this thread numerous times since yesterday, looking at your Hainanese Chicken rice. I had to have it. Stopped on my way to work this morning and picked up the ingredients. Not exactly the best idea, to start cooking at 5:30, but well worth the wait. Thank you.

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    Found a number of variations on dips to serve with this dish. Went with a scallion ginger and oil, and one that was just finely chopped red chile pepper, garlic and fresh squeezed lemon juice. I also added some rice wine vinegar.

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  17. MM, I've seen that pasta, but didn't know what it was called. Love the idea of stuffing it.

    Keith , Yes, I often leave on the skin.

    David, Beautiful crust on your fish.

    Dcarch, thank you.

    Nickrey, Now I am craving duck. That looks wonderful.

    Dejah, Even with a steamy camera lense, both those dish look delicious.

    Tex-Mex last night.

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    Chile Verde Pork Chops

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    With Homemade Corn Tortillas.

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  18. Elizabeth, I'm happy to share the recipe. The basic recipe is half butter , half shortening/lard. I vary it depending on what I am baking. The above pie has an all butter crust and a little sugar added to the mix.

    Butter Lard Pastry Crust

    2 cups all purpose flour
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup butter
    1/3 cup lard (or shortening- Crisco)
    5 to 6 tablespoons of ice water, or more as needed

    NOTE: Or use all Butter

    (NOTE: if using for a sweet pie, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar.)

    Mix flour with salt, and cut in butter and lard.

    You can cut the butter/lard in using the food processor or with a
    pastry blender. Butter/lard should be the size of peas.

    Or you can use a box grater for the butter. (My preferred method)

    Put flour mixture in bowl and add water mixing with a fork until pastry
    comes together. Tip out on to a floured board. Quickly pat out and fold, a few times. Form in to a ball and cut in two pieces. Form each
    into a round flat disc and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    NOTE: Can be made with all butter

    The secret to a good crust is to not over-handle the dough.
  19. So many wonderful meals.
    SobaAddict, I like the idea of the Pineapple curry and lemon rice. Nice combination.

    Franci, Your couscous looks so light and colourful.

    Keith, Great cutting board. Your food is always so beautifullly plated.

    Shane, not one but two perfect burgers.

    Mm, a work of art.

    A few of our meals this past week.

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    Green Peppercorn Steak

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    Slow Roasted Prime Rib Bones.

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    Ground Chuck Burgers with Shoestring Fries.

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    Grilled Baby Back Ribs , Grilled Potatoes

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