Dinner 2018

[HungryChris]

For starters, a little thank you to @MetsFan5 for bringing this dish to my attention, clams oreganata.

Rather than simply use the called for combination of  oregano leaves, parsley and garlic, I chose to use a combination of the leaves and blossoms, with the parsley and garlic, which seemed to spike up the flavor and aroma and filled the air with a promise of great flavor when I opened the grill to bring them to the table.

Tomatoes from the garden, that had been showered with a little salt, herbs and a splash of olive oil made a great side.

Yesterday was the farmers market in our little town, and I got some corn there, thinking that I could declare it to be "FCD" (first corn day), but the corn was a disappointment. I think Lake View Farms, which runs an honor system farm stand, does not have enough regular patrons to keep the corn fresh. I got the feeling that the corn I purchased had been picked a few days ago. "FCD" will just have to wait.

Now, back to the clams. We loved them! Because I had used the smallest clams to top the plates of linguine a few nights ago, the only ones I had left were a bit larger than the littlenecks called for. I was afraid they would be a little tough, if I used them whole in the stuffed clams, so I steamed them open and chopped them up before incorporating them into the stuffing and I think that was a good call. Next time, I will try the recipe using the little guys as prescribed.

HC

 

 

[Shelby]

In belated honor of National Fried Chicken Day

 

 

[ElsieD]

1 hour ago, HungryChris said:

For starters, a little thank you to @MetsFan5 for bringing this dish to my attention, clams oreganata.

Rather than simply use the called for combination of  oregano leaves, parsley and garlic, I chose to use a combination of the leaves and blossoms, with the parsley and garlic, which seemed to spike up the flavor and aroma and filled the air with a promise of great flavor when I opened the grill to bring them to the table.

Tomatoes from the garden, that had been showered with a little salt, herbs and a splash of olive oil made a great side.

Yesterday was the farmers market in our little town, and I got some corn there, thinking that I could declare it to be "FCD" (first corn day), but the corn was a disappointment. I think Lake View Farms, which runs an honor system farm stand, does not have enough regular patrons to keep the corn fresh. I got the feeling that the corn I purchased had been picked a few days ago. "FCD" will just have to wait.

Now, back to the clams. We loved them! Because I had used the smallest clams to top the plates of linguine a few nights ago, the only ones I had left were a bit larger than the littlenecks called for. I was afraid they would be a little tough, if I used them whole in the stuffed clams, so I steamed them open and chopped them up before incorporating them into the stuffing and I think that was a good call. Next time, I will try the recipe using the little guys as prescribed.

HC

 

 

 

I am not a clam fan, but I surely would like some of those tomatoes.  They look delicious.

[liuzhou]

I was going to call this "lazy man's dinner', but then remembered the reason I was being kitchen lazy is because I have been so busy otherwise and will be until the end of the month. Working on setting up a new project. Interesting but tiring.

 

So I got home at 7:30 and quickly threw this together.

 

 

Pork cutlets brined for about an hour while I had a shower and a beer. Not simultaneously. Fried them with black pepper. Boiled spuds and some nuked asparagus and  baby king oyster mushrooms (Prince mushrooms?) Pleurotus Eryngii to its friends.

 

Here are the mushrooms pre-cooking. They are usually three to four times that size.

 

[heidih]

@HungryChris  Pretty much want to live with you - hopefully your wife is understanding   I am also a fan of using the herb blossoms - they had such interesting notes

[TicTac]

46 minutes ago, liuzhou said:

 

Pork cutlets brined for about an hour while I had a shower and a beer. Not simultaneously.

 

.....and why not!?  Shower and a Beer....one of life's beautiful symbiotic relationships!

 

 

[Anna N]

6 minutes ago, TicTac said:

.....and why not!?  Shower and a Beer....one of life's beautiful symbiotic relationships!

 

 

Because the beer gets too watered down!

[kayb]

No recent cooking as I've been out of town for several days due to a death in the family. Did eat dinner with friends a couple of evenings; @rotuts will sympathize with me that I ate stuffed bell peppers -- except I ate the stuffing (which was venison-based and very good) and left the peppers. Another night was ribs, cooked in a smoker and then finished on a hot grill -- very, very good, with perhaps a tad more kick from cayenne than I would prefer. And a slab of absolutely marvelous, moist, strawberry cake with strawberry cream cheese ice cream.

 

I did notice the pear tree up home, which has not borne any pears for the last couple of years, is loaded down. There will be much pear preserve making this fall! I guess the old tree (it's near 50 years old) has to rest a couple of years in between big crops. It will be pear harvest time in mid-September.

 

[Duvel]

Finishing leftovers - in this case cooked potatoes: Korokke! With minced beef, onions & carrot ...

 

 

[Paul Bacino]

Baked Eggplant

 

[Nicolai]

Saturday is Taiwanese light Bao's for a lighter dinner before hitting the heavy clubbing.....

 

 

 

1- Braised Pork - Peanut Powder - Fermented Greens - Coriander

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2- Confit Pork Belly - Pork Sauce - Dried Shallots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-  Panko Braided Daikon - Daikon Pickles - Hot Sauce - Coriander

 

 

 

 

 

 

4- Obligatory Dessert back home......

Fresh Apricot Cheese Cake with a coulis of Mango Alphonso - Passion Fruit and Yuzu

 

 

 

[heidih]

1 hour ago, kayb said:

I did notice the pear tree up home, which has not borne any pears for the last couple of years, is loaded down. There will be much pear preserve making this fall! I guess the old tree (it's near 50 years old) has to rest a couple of years in between big crops. It will be pear harvest time in mid-September.

 

 

I had 2 old pear trees and they were so big that I couldn't cull so lots and lots of little guys. My neighbor introduced me to baking the halves with a touch of butter, sugar, and cardomom. A frequent evening treat, They were a tad grainy for out of hand eating

Edited July 9, 2018 by heidih (log)

[liuzhou]

1 hour ago, TicTac said:

.....and why not!?  Shower and a Beer....one of life's beautiful symbiotic relationships!

 

 

 

I don't want my beer watered down with warm water! 🍺

[TicTac]

Who said anything about washing your beer bottle...

 

That little ledge is not actually meant for soap....what were you people thinking, that is a beer rest!!! 

 

 

[MetsFan5]

@HungryChris that is pretty much my ideal dinner. I can be up there within 3 hours via Amtrak! 😁

[KCWilkinson]

4 hours ago, liuzhou said:

 

I don't want my beer watered down with warm water! 🍺

I've always solved that problem by drinking it faster 😂

[Anna N]

4 hours ago, TicTac said:

Who said anything about washing your beer bottle...

 

That little ledge is not actually meant for soap....what were you people thinking, that is a beer rest!!! 

 

 

OR.

 

 

[Kim Shook]

6 hours ago, kayb said:

No recent cooking as I've been out of town for several days due to a death in the family. Did eat dinner with friends a couple of evenings; @rotuts will sympathize with me that I ate stuffed bell peppers -- except I ate the stuffing (which was venison-based and very good) and left the peppers. Another night was ribs, cooked in a smoker and then finished on a hot grill -- very, very good, with perhaps a tad more kick from cayenne than I would prefer. And a slab of absolutely marvelous, moist, strawberry cake with strawberry cream cheese ice cream.

 

I did notice the pear tree up home, which has not borne any pears for the last couple of years, is loaded down. There will be much pear preserve making this fall! I guess the old tree (it's near 50 years old) has to rest a couple of years in between big crops. It will be pear harvest time in mid-September.

 

Kay, I'm sorry for your loss.  Pear trees remind me of my grandparent's farm in NC.  I thought you might like this pear story.

[robirdstx]

 

Tonkatsu with Stir Fried Teriyaki Asparagus and Sushi Rice

Edited July 10, 2018 by robirdstx (log)

[Shelby]

20 hours ago, kayb said:

No recent cooking as I've been out of town for several days due to a death in the family. Did eat dinner with friends a couple of evenings; @rotuts will sympathize with me that I ate stuffed bell peppers -- except I ate the stuffing (which was venison-based and very good) and left the peppers. Another night was ribs, cooked in a smoker and then finished on a hot grill -- very, very good, with perhaps a tad more kick from cayenne than I would prefer. And a slab of absolutely marvelous, moist, strawberry cake with strawberry cream cheese ice cream.

 

I did notice the pear tree up home, which has not borne any pears for the last couple of years, is loaded down. There will be much pear preserve making this fall! I guess the old tree (it's near 50 years old) has to rest a couple of years in between big crops. It will be pear harvest time in mid-September.

 

Kay, I'm so sorry.  

20 hours ago, Paul Bacino said:

Baked Eggplant

 

YUM

 

 

 

Hot and tired last night.  No word from the air conditioner people.  Have they abandoned us lol.

 

Big ole salad using up some prime rib and fried chicken

 

[liuzhou]

 

Chicken Massaman Curry.

[gfweb]

Pork picata with mash and roasted radicchio (too bitter for one of us ...just right for the one with a good palate)

 

 

 

SV Sirloin and roasted root vegetables

 

 

 

SV Shrimp and  cheese grits with country ham

 

 

Henry being a bad dog

 

Edited July 10, 2018 by gfweb (log)

[Shelby]

24 minutes ago, gfweb said:

Pork picata with mash and roasted radicchio (too bitter for one of us ...just right for the one with a good palate)

 

 

 

SV Sirloin and roasted root vegetables

 

 

 

SV Shrimp and  cheese grits with country ham

 

 

Henry being a bad dog

 

 

I'll take the shrimp with a side of Henry, please.

[lindag]

28 minutes ago, gfweb said:

Pork picata with mash and roasted radicchio (too bitter for one of us ...just right for the one with a good palate)

 

 

 

SV Sirloin and roasted root vegetables

 

 

 

SV Shrimp and  cheese grits with country ham

 

 

Henry being a bad dog

 

 

Henry just being a dog....and a very handsome dog.

[scubadoo97]

On July 3, 2018 at 5:55 AM, HungryChris said:

I happened upon these steaks on sale, in the market a few days ago and knew they had to be worked into our schedule, because of the nice marbling. I cooked them on the grill with baked potatoes last night.

HC

 

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