Dinner 2023

[Duvel]

Simple dinner: xulleta (or entrecôte) and green beans with butter & garlic. The cuts here in Spain are always too thin for my liking, so you don’t get a proper crust without overcooking. Nevertheless, I managed a decent compromise …

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 2023 by Duvel (log)

[rotuts]

@Duvel

 

while in Spain , any chance of some pic from the Butcher , Baker , other Markets ?

 

Bars ? Tapas > etc ?

[OlyveOyl]

A bit of a clean out the fridge dinner.

Pasta with broccoli, sautéed onions, anchovy, garlic and a little sausage.

Red cabbage salad with apple and hazelnuts, walnut oil vinaigrette.

Sourdough discard Jammy bars using up some homemade jam.

[Duvel]

3 hours ago, rotuts said:

@Duvel

 

while in Spain , any chance of some pic from the Butcher , Baker , other Markets ?

 

Bars ? Tapas > etc ?

That should be feasible …

[rotuts]

@Duvel

 

is it possible the meat is cut thinly 

 

because meat is so expensive ?

 

the Butcher would know , 

 

you might ask , while taking those pics ...

 

display case , etc.

 

 in Cataan , of course .

 

Edited December 30, 2023 by rotuts (log)

[gfweb]

@Duvel  perhaps this the situation for applying America's Test Kitchen's technique of cooking from frozen.  Or use a torch?

Edited December 30, 2023 by gfweb (log)

[Captain]

Penne pasta bake with more Xmas leftover's 

 

[mgaretz]

11 hours ago, Duvel said:

Simple dinner: xulleta (or entrecôte) and green beans with butter & garlic. The cuts here in Spain are always too thin for my liking, so you don’t get a proper crust without overcooking. Nevertheless, I managed a decent compromise …

 

 

 

Try starting with the steak frozen. 

[Honkman]

8 hours ago, rotuts said:

s it possible the meat is cut thinly 

 

because meat is so expensive ?

 

Meat tends to be cheaper in many parts of Europe compared to the US. Every time we are back in Germany I am reminded how much more we are spending here (and often in lower quality) and we are not talking about $1-2/lb

[Honkman]

Penne alla Norma - Quickly pan-fried eggplant cooked with celery, onion and garlic in a sauce made with diced tomatoes and white wine. Finished with some diced mozzarella and dill.

[Senior Sea Kayaker]

Shrimp, avocado (tossed in green Cholula), spinach and pickled red onions on a toasted soft bun.

Enjoyed with a Chain Yard Hazy Fraisy dry strawberry cider (surprisingly good).

 

[Shelby]

I can't believe it's the last day of the year already.  

 

My b-i-l has been making Canadian bacon.  I asked for his recipe which he sent me....but then for Christmas (we had agreed not to give each other any gifts)he dropped off a nice package of it!  It's absolutely delicious.  I'll be getting some tenderloin soon and making it for us.  Decided to make a pizza for the first round of eating it

 

 

 

Tired of potatoes after eating heavy over Christmas so I made a pasta salad and hot wings

 

 

 

For the 29 years that Ronnie and I have been together he's always said "fishing is a warm weather event".  He's changed his tune.  I think mostly because there are just no ducks and geese around.  I've never seen such a sparse year.  Duck season closes today.  He's out making one last attempt so we will see if he gets anything.    Anyway he went fishing Friday.  It was COLD.  He really wanted to get some walleye, but none to be found.  He did come home with some nice bass and a wiper.

 

 

So, fish piccata 

 

 

Cleaning out the fridge--had some turkey and salami that needed used to paninis last night.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm off to figure out side dishes for tonights lobster and steak  

Edited December 31, 2023 by Shelby (log)

[TicTac]

20 minutes ago, Shelby said:

I can't believe it's the last day of the year already.  

 

My b-i-l has been making Canadian bacon.  I asked for his recipe which he sent me....but then for Christmas (we had agreed not to give each other any gifts)he dropped off a nice package of it!  It's absolutely delicious.  I'll be getting some tenderloin soon and making it for us.  Decided to make a pizza for the first round of eating it

 

 

 

Tired of potatoes after eating heavy over Christmas so I made a pasta salad and hot wings

 

 

 

For the 29 years that Ronnie and I have been together he's always said "fishing is a warm weather event".  He's changed his tune.  I think mostly because there are just no ducks and geese around.  I've never seen such a sparse year.  Duck season closes today.  He's out making one last attempt so we will see if he gets anything.    Anyway he went fishing Friday.  It was COLD.  He really wanted to get some walleye, but none to be found.  He did come home with some nice bass and a wiper.

 

 

So, fish piccata 

 

 

Cleaning out the fridge--had some turkey and salami that needed used to paninis last night.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm off to figure out side dishes for tonights lobster and steak  

Interesting observation re the birds.

 

I have heard some folks say that the geese are not migrating south anymore (though I have seen V formations heading down that way...) - have yet to dig into this much, but I am curious if there is something to it....

[Shelby]

6 minutes ago, TicTac said:

Interesting observation re the birds.

 

I have heard some folks say that the geese are not migrating south anymore (though I have seen V formations heading down that way...) - have yet to dig into this much, but I am curious if there is something to it....

We watch the weather north of us--Canada....the Dakotas etc.  There has been snow and cold.  Maybe not enough...maybe migration has slowed....I hope not  

[Dejah]

Was under the weather for a few days before Xmas, so had lots of comfort food for the tummy: Chinese sausage, salted egg and bok choy, with Jasmine rice 

                                                                      

 

Steamed Bone-in chicken with Shitaki mushrooms and Chinese sausage, and sauteed Gai Lan, as usual, with Jasmine rice

                  

                                                                      

 

Leftover chicken breast seasoned silkened, and lots of ginger, cooked with the rice. The crusty rice on the bottom of the pot was the best! Leftover was made into congee for next evening

 

                                  

 

Finally, by Xmas day, I was back to my usual self - hungry for Xmas fare! Daughter and s-i-l came home, and I cooked a small turkey with the fixings. Dessert was Banana Cream Pie per s-i-l's request.

 

                    

 

Boxing Day was dinner at our son's.  He baked 2 hams with a lovely glaze, carrots braised in butter, Mac'n' Cheese, scalloped taters, and I took my Holiday Brussel sprouts.
All the years my son worked with me in the restaurant has made him a skilled cook - orchestrated everything perfectly in his home kitchen. Made me so proud!

 

                                                                                  

 

I made our traditional dessert: Trifle and shortbread cookies.

 

                                                                                                                    

 

                                                                               

 

It's been a couple of days eating leftovers. Really needed a change, so I made Singapore Curry Rice Noodles with Shrimp.

 

                                                                               

 

 

 

Edited December 31, 2023 by Dejah (log)

[Ann_T]

Hard to believe it is the last meal of 2023.

We had lobster tonight.

This time I went with lobster tails.  Bought four.   About 7 oz each. And very sweet.

Butter seared with garlic and lemon.

[JoNorvelleWalker]

14 hours ago, Shelby said:

I can't believe it's the last day of the year already.  

 

 

 

 

Only four?

 

[Dejah]

Our last meal of 2023!

Lobster tails poached in butter, and strip loin steaks on cast iron pan for two!

Happy New Year, Everyone! All the best in food adventures in 2024!

 

                                                                              

[EnriqueB]

On 12/30/2023 at 6:51 PM, Duvel said:

Simple dinner: xulleta (or entrecôte) and green beans with butter & garlic. The cuts here in Spain are always too thin for my liking, so you don’t get a proper crust without overcooking. Nevertheless, I managed a decent compromise …

 

 

 

Really? I do eat rare red meat here in Spain all the time. But, of course, there’s a lot of variation between restaurants.

[EnriqueB]

[EnriqueB]

Ooops, seems like only pictures were uploaded on my last post, text was lost…

 

New Year’s eve dinner, double celebration as it was also my birthday:

 

- Chestnuts soup with armagnac and madeira.

- Tapioca and red cabbage cracker with prawns tartar and tartare sauce.

- Gorgonzola cheese foam with brown butter & panko crumble and pea sprout.

- Foie mi-cuit, chestnuts cream and mango fluid gel.

- Consommé

- Deer tenderloin, onion tarte tatin, chanterelles sauce and ceps tuile.

- Almond nougat gelato, vanilla & white chocolate panna cotta, double crumble and chestnuts cream.

[Shelby]

Happy New Year everyone!

 

Seems to be the year of the lobster tail for a lot of us  .  We splurged and bought 4 tails.  I decided to make two last night and save the others for Valentine's Day.  Thanks so much to @Kim Shookfor making the best way to cook lobster tails topic and thanks to everyone who responded.  I ended up doing them the way @KennethTrecommended because I made shrimp for shrimp cocktail and thought the shrimp water would be perfect to use on the tails.  I added salt and some lemon.  Put a skewer through the tails to keep them straight.  Brought the shrimp water to a simmer, put the tails in, covered and removed from heat for 15 minutes.  PERFECT.  It's been a long time since I've had lobster tail....this might have been the best I ever had.

 

Along with the tails I reheated the prime rib leftover from Christmas dinner in the SV bath at 127F for a couple of hours.  Also made my first ever béarnaise sauce.  Phew.  It tasted good....it might have been a bit too thick...  Also did asparagus and @Mmmpompsroasted potatoes.

 

 

 

 

My mom and stepdad sent some Italian cookies to go with the cioppino we had on Christmas Eve but we were too full so I saved them for last night.

 

 

 

 

I also made kind of a fun dessert.  Berries in champagne jelly:

 

 

You mix plain gelatin, sugar and water together over medium heat until dissolved.  Remove from heat and add some sparkling grape juice and champagne.  Let set up over night and then layer with berries.  Tastes so fun and festive.  

 

 

 

See you over on the 2024 dinner thread  

Edited January 1, 2024 by Shelby (log)

[gfweb]

Lobster risotto

 

[FrogPrincesse]

Continuing with the lobster theme.

 

Local spiny lobsters…

 

cooked on the grill with olive oil and lemon. Delicious.

 

 

Edited January 1, 2024 by FrogPrincesse (log)

[Honkman]

Deviled Eggs (mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce) with Bacon

 

Quiche Lorraine (onion, bacon, thyme, eggs, half-and-half) with a Wilted Spinach Salad with goat cheese, strawberries, hazelnuts and an olive oil and grapefruit vinaigrette