Dinner 2020

[Margaret Pilgrim]

11 minutes ago, liamsaunt said:

Tonight's dinner: stir fried noodles, broccoli and shiitake mushrooms topped with broiled salmon.  I would have liked double the broccoli and half the noodles.  Next time.  

 

Send me your excess noodles.    On day 5 of fllu, they are the first thing that's  sounded good.

[JoNorvelleWalker]

10 hours ago, Duvel said:

Not much to look at, but very tasty nonetheless ... Burger, Raclette cheese, pickles, french fried onions, blended BBQ sauce & mustard, all served on a toasted Brioche bun.

 

 

 

I'm trying hard to get my head around "blended BBQ sauce & mustard".

 

[heidih]

He is in another country - this is awfully American - just smoosh aka blended them together, The fried onions - whole nother level-  nice ").

[Duvel]

1 hour ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

 

I'm trying hard to get my head around "blended BBQ sauce & mustard".

 

It’s a simplified version of a “Carolina mustard sauce” I had. It blended mustard (and a bit of vinegar) with essentially all the ingredients for a “regular” BBQ sauce. Once I tried to take a shortcut and mix just the two sauces, sometimes adding a bit of vinegar depending on the acidity of the mustard. Works quite well, especially on pork or on anything with fried onions ...

[heidih]

Heaven forbid I hold my overactive "little miss know it all tongue". Down girl!

[Nicolai]

Dinner with the Illuminati numero un pizzaiolo: Pier Daniele Seu

 

When is a Pizza not a Pizza?

When presented to you by the top voted numero uno Pizza maker: Pier Daniele Seu

 

Did I like it?..........................

Well it's a Pizza but I still prefer the original Pizza sold only in Italy small Pizza shops baked in a rectangular tray cut with scissors and sold by the Etto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[heidih]

15 minutes ago, Nicolai said:

Dinner with the Illuminati numero un pizzaiolo: Pier Daniele Seu

 

When is a Pizza not a Pizza?

When presented to you by the top voted numero uno Pizza maker: Pier Daniele Seu

 

Did I like it?..........................

Well it's a Pizza but I still prefer the original Pizza sold only in Italy small Pizza shops baked in a rectangular tray cut with scissors and sold by the Etto.

 

 

So that rectangular pizza cut with scissors - what was the crust like.? The first time I had it street side in Genoa it was a lovely snack  - the crust was flexible/soft - hazy memory. I'v always done mine that way - my kid defines pizza that way. The round thig = take-away to him. 

[Nicolai]

6 minutes ago, heidih said:

 

So that rectangular pizza cut with scissors - what was the crust like.? The first time I had it street side in Genoa it was a lovely snack  - the crust was flexible/soft - hazy memory. I'v always done mine that way - my kid defines pizza that way. The round thig = take-away to him. 

 

Well, I am glad you like the old style rectangular original pizza as I think it is the best.

 

The crust question is a difficult one as the sides are crisp but you do not always get a full side as it depends on the cut. The middle is usually baked to perfection as it will create a drama and a revolution for the Italian people having their pizza any other way.

 

The small Pizza shops, and they only sell pizza and calzone, they also offer a Pizza Bianca which is simply the baked version with no cheese or sauce or toppings whatsoever. And here you can taste the real dough base and frankly, it is delectable. You should try it if the opportunity arise.

 

Unfortunately, only in Italy and outside the main cities.

[Duvel]

1 hour ago, Nicolai said:

Unfortunately, only in Italy and outside the main cities.

You can obtain pizza al taglio also in other countries, but more importantly in Rome, where this style originated. Bonci is a good address ...
 

@Franci, @blue_dolphin, me and others have posted a couple of varieties in the Bread & the Dinner thread (including the race for the best crumb shot somewhere).

Edited January 30, 2020 by Duvel (log)

[TicTac]

9 hours ago, Margaret Pilgrim said:

Send me your excess noodles.    On day 5 of fllu, they are the first thing that's  sounded good.

Sorry to hear.  No Flu shot??

[weinoo]

2 hours ago, Nicolai said:

 

Well, I am glad you like the old style rectangular original pizza as I think it is the best.

 

The crust question is a difficult one as the sides are crisp but you do not always get a full side as it depends on the cut. The middle is usually baked to perfection as it will create a drama and a revolution for the Italian people having their pizza any other way.

 

The small Pizza shops, and they only sell pizza and calzone, they also offer a Pizza Bianca which is simply the baked version with no cheese or sauce or toppings whatsoever. And here you can taste the real dough base and frankly, it is delectable. You should try it if the opportunity arise.

 

Unfortunately, only in Italy and outside the main cities.

 

 

Pizza al taglio topped with all sorts of goodies, at Pizzarium by Bonci, in Rome.

 

 

Pizza bianca stuffed with all sorts of goodies, at Antico Forno Roscioli, in Rome.

 

 

Pizza Bianca, at my apartment, in NYC.

[heidih]

So Mitch - open invitation? We can sit on the floor

[weinoo]

Rosie would have other ideas!

 

But, if you visit NYC, do give a shout...you never know.

Edited January 30, 2020 by weinoo (log)

[gfweb]

9 hours ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

 

I'm trying hard to get my head around "blended BBQ sauce & mustard".

 

 

Reads worse than it eats, I think. Sauces from the Carolinas are mustardy.

[Margaret Pilgrim]

2 hours ago, TicTac said:

Sorry to hear.  No Flu shot??

DUD have the new enhanced flu shot in November.    So I should be  happy to realize that this was a wimpy manifestation of the  real deal.

[TicTac]

4 hours ago, gfweb said:

 

Reads worse than it eats, I think. Sauces from the Carolinas are mustardy.

 

I often take a BBQ sauce (purchased - like Baby Ray's - don't hate on me, Baby Ray lovers!) and add a bit of ketchup, yellow mustard, franks red hot sauce, and any other items which might help liven it up!

 

In fact I just did that for some BBQ Chicken thighs tonight.

 

Blasphemy you say?  Nonsense!  Outright Deliciousness!!

 

 

Edited January 30, 2020 by TicTac
Grammar! (log)

[heidih]

Yes there is even a song "A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That - works and tastes good https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/4952716/Carolyn+Dawn+Johnson/Little+Bit+of+This%2C+Little+Bit+of+That

[Norm Matthews]

I thought I'd try a new recipe for chili tonight but ended up adding a lot of the ingredients from my old recipe so I am not sure I can call this one 'new", just a little different.

[lindag]

5 minutes ago, Norm Matthews said:

I thought I'd try a new recipe for chili tonight but ended up adding a lot of the ingredients from my old recipe so I am not sure I can call this one 'new", just a little different.

 

 

That looks so good.  What did you do with the  (non-green) onion?

[Norm Matthews]

27 minutes ago, lindag said:

That looks so good.  What did you do with the  (non-green) onion?

That is a jarred & store bought pickled onion added as a garnish.

Edited January 31, 2020 by Norm Matthews (log)

[lindag]

5 minutes ago, Norm Matthews said:

That is a jarred & store bought pickled onion added as a garnish.

 

Gotta try that!

[TicTac]

Solid selection of toppings, @Norm Matthews!

 

@lindag - pickled onions work really well to contrast a rich chili.  I always have a jar of home made Mexican pickled red onions in the fridge.

 

 

Edited January 31, 2020 by TicTac (log)

[Anna N]

1 hour ago, TicTac said:

pickled onions work really well to contrast a rich chili. 

Or even a roast beef melt. 

[TicTac]

Just now, Anna N said:

Or even a roast beef melt. 

You don't have to convince me.  I put pickled onions on sandwiches, salads, in soups...you name it!

 

 

[Anna N]

9 minutes ago, TicTac said:

You don't have to convince me.  I put pickled onions on sandwiches, salads, in soups...you name it!

These have quite a bit more bite then cocktail onions but my preference is the much more potent larger pickled onions. The onions that if you’re not careful when you attempt to pierce them with a fork, land up somewhere on the far side of the dining table or more likely on the floor.