AlexusF

Special dinner party for 6 tonight: Leek and potato soup with fresh chives and bacon wrapped, jumbo pan seared scallops cooked in a really nice chardonnay and butter sauce Beautiful veal- pan sauteed and then drizzled in a pan sauce of butter, olive oil, good white wine, lemon juice, thyme, basil, garlic and a tiny bit of heavy cream. Any one care to give advice on whats going on with my camera? No matter the lighting or the plate color its just blurry. Wasnt like this before, usually nice clear photos. In any event, it was a lovely dinner party.

My GOD I dont think I can type after looking at this.... I could possibly die and be happy. Ok, maybe if I had gotten to TASTE it.

Lovely, fresh colors! I love it!!! Makes me want to go make soup, even at this hour!

Beautiful food!!! Makes me hungry again!

Hubby was away tonight so I made myself some pan fried dumplings stuffed with ground pork, cabbage, onions and garlic and some fried rice. Paired it with a lovely Chardonnay and Im in HEAVEN.. and there is NO LEFTOVERS. MMmmmmmmm....

HOLYCOW I need that shrimp pizza!!! WOW!!!!!!!!

Beef shortribs braised in cabernet for several hours and lobster risotto with some roasted asparagus. YUM!! Hate how the pic turned out, not sure why the lighting was so off.. Anyway.. MMMMM..

Did anyone figure out what the "meat" was? Weve looked at it a dozen times and still arent sure. What about the liquid in the shot glass?

Alright, its desert but my pasta pictures didnt turn out very well. This is (was) a chocolate and Grand Marnier souffle from last night. I think I have it perfffffected!!! We could have skipped the pasta and just eaten this!

Thanks!! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! Going to use it this weekend!!

Hey! Did you post your oxtail recipe somewhere? Ive been craving them ever since reading about them.

LOL.. the biggest problem was my husband pulling off ALL the skin and gobbling it instead of carving. I only got one little piece! Blahhh.... We are trying to work on that whole eating healthier thing but well.. it never seems to WORK for me.

Evening everyone! I roasted a chicken after rubbing it with garlic and lemon and stuffing both under the skin. Turned out really nice. Too bad the skin is so bad for you- IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!! What did you eat?

Note to self... NEVER read this board when you are hungry. Never. Ever.

Special Sunday night dinner- Beef wellington which turned out really good! Pinot Noir sauce on top and white truffle mashed potatoes. Not one of my best photos but we were STARVING and ready to eat!

Hi! Here is the marinade: Marinade: 4 cups water 3 cups chilled strong brewed coffee 1/2 cup coarse kosher salt 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons (packed) dark brown sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups ice cubes 4 pounds ribs Preparation For marinade: Stir 4 cups water, coffee, 1/2 cup coarse salt, and sugar in large bowl until salt and sugar dissolve. Add syrup and next 3 ingredients; stir until ice melts. Add ribs. Place plate atop ribs to keep submerged. Cover and chill 4 to 6 hours. Drain ribs; discard marinade. DO AHEAD: Drained ribs can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. I normally use our big gas grill but wanted to cook these really slow so used our old webber and they turned out TERRIFIC! Really deep, intense flavor. Ive also used the marinade on short ribs that I later braised and WOW!!!

OK... THAT LOOKS GOOOOOOOOOD!! Now Im hungry again!! LOL

Anyone make anything good last night? I had Friday off so did some pork ribs that I marinated in coffee first and then slow grilled. YUMMMMMM... What did you eat?

Hi DrJ! What else is in the champagne sauce? Ive got some fresh sea bass Id like to use it with!

Hi Everyone! First post here, love the photos! I made shrimp scampi tonight and love to take photos of my food! Unfortunately only had previously frozen shrimp but they were still pretty good! Alex