Dinner 2025

[liamsaunt]

Sweet potato and carrot soup with toasted pistachios and chives

 

[Honkman]

Thai inspired Red Curry Chicken - using red curry paste, lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, thai basil, galangal, fresno chili, shallots, fish sauce, lime juice and coconut milk to build the foundation. And cooked eggplants, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, rotisserie chicken, pineapple and lychee in it. Served over jasmine rice

[weinoo]

 

Farfalle with a mushroom and tomato sauce.

[Maison Rustique]

I did not take a photo, but yesterday at Costco, I bought Sukhi's Butter Chicken Bowls. I tried one for supper last night. It was OK. I can't put my finger on what was missing, but it somehow left me wanting. Again, not horrible, just not great. Or maybe I wasn't in the mood. There are 2 more bowls in the package, so I'll see if I feel the same another time.

[patti]

Hamburger steak with cheese and red onions. Air fryer green beans, while not pretty, are addictive.

[liuzhou]

青椒木耳炒鸡 (qīng jiāo mù ěr chǎo jī), Hunan style green pepper fried chicken with wood ear fungus. Served with rice.

 

 

 

[Dejah]

Panko coated air fryer pickerel and chips. Enjoyed the Green Giant  "Fibre Mix Veg"

 

                                                             

                                                                                              

 

Black Bean Garlic Beef, Bitter Melon with Ho Fun

                                 

                                                                     


Sheet Pan Roast Rosemary Chicken Thighs, baby taters and carrots

                                                                          

 

Weight Watchers Jambalya              

 

                                                                                    

                                 

[TdeV]

On 11/10/2025 at 7:36 PM, Smithy said:

It's taken over a year since his death, but I finally reached the point where I wanted pork steak. Not just pork steak, but pork steak cooked the way my darling preferred it. First, I had to make the breading mix we'd worked out and he'd codified in writing. (You can see why we never played Scrabble together.) Then I unearthed a pork steak I'd vacuum-packed and frozen about a month before he died. The procedure, once the breading is mixed, is: pat the pork steak dry, shake in a bag with about 1/4 cup breading mix. Bake at 425F for 25 minutes.

 

 

I took the bony half for tonight, still more than I needed, and half of a twice-baked potato courtesy of his daughter. Red wine to accompany it.

 

 

More than I needed. Delicious.

 

Smithy, could you please decipher the third line from the bottom on Russ' list of ingredients?

 

This sure looks good.

[Smithy]

2 hours ago, TdeV said:

 

Smithy, could you please decipher the third line from the bottom on Russ' list of ingredients?

 

This sure looks good.

 

The third line from the bottom is 2 tbsp sweet paprika. And the almost-as-cryptic line below it is 2 tbsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt.

 

It is good. We used it for breading pork steaks and chicken thighs, then oven-roasting them. Our own version of Shake'n'Bake. I'm glad you like its looks!

[Norm Matthews]

I came across a chicken breast recipe that has a crispy skin and is  juicy inside like a thigh.  It is served with the first joint of the wing still attached, otherwise boneless.  It was first served at the Statler Hotel but everyone refers to it as Airplane Chicken because when airlines still served hot, fresh cooked meals, it was a mainstay.  I cooked an Italian recipe to go with it called potato pie but there must be a learning curve on that and I served the chicken with rice instead.

[Smithy]

That looks gorgeous and delicious, @Norm Matthews. Wonderful plating! Did you have any sort of sauce to go with the rice?

[Norm Matthews]

1 minute ago, Smithy said:

That looks gorgeous and delicious, @Norm Matthews. Wonderful plating! Did you have any sort of sauce to go with the rice?

Thank you.  There was no sauce with the rice but the chicken had a sauce made with pan drippings, chicken stock, rosemary and thyme and thickened with butter. The chicken was seasoned with herbs de Provence, cayenne and salt  & pepper

[C. sapidus]

Pollo con oregano: Simmer chicken drumsticks in chicken stock with sliced white onion and garlic. Rub with a paste of garlic and oregano, marinate for an hour or so, and then grill over charcoal.

 

 

Swiss chard tacos: Slice Swiss chard and boil for a minute. Saute sliced white onion and garlic, then mix in the chard. Toss with crumbled feta and serve with steamed corn tortillas.

 

[Smithy]

On 11/11/2025 at 7:17 AM, patti said:

It’s been awhile since I’ve been in the dinner thread. Hi, all!

Air fryer roasted cauliflower with shredded cheese, bacon, and chives.

 

 

I'll have you know that you are solely responsible for my buying bacon ends and pieces at the grocery store today.

[Maison Rustique]

Supper was a frittata and somehow ended up with no photo of the finished product. It was OK. I just wasn't in the mood for eggs, but have a lot to use up so...

 

[gulfporter]

Had leftover grilled pork tenderloin and turned it into Moo Shu Pork.  Quickie recipe using bagged coleslaw mix and flour tortillas.  More or less used this recipe but went heavy on the shiitakes, fresh ginger and of course, hoisin sauce.   https://www.marthastewart.com/1548188/moo-shu-pork-stir-fry

 

Not a looker, but taste was quite good. 

 

 

 

 

[liamsaunt]

Tuesday, we had a repeat from last week because we liked it so much: braised cod with tomatoes, olives, capers and basil

 

 

 

Wednesday, miso broiled salmon with glazed harukei turnips and bok choy, served with ginger rice

 

[gulfporter]

I flew to AZ the middle of October for a quasi medical emergency.  Things have stabilized, I'm on a new medication, and thankfully avoided hospitalization.   

 

Had oh-so many tests and doctor visits, from Radiology  to Urology to Infectious Diseases.   Some days I had 4 appointments within 5 hours!!

 

I say this in a shameless attempt at sympathy towards another rather mediocre meal based on a powdered envelope and leftover rotisserie chicken 😎 

 

I did manage to make the riata myself 🙃

 

The good news is I am able to fly back to Mexico this weekend if my flights come to fruition. 

 

In fairness to the McCormick Company, the flavor was better than expected.

 

 

[gfweb]

Miso salmon, braised chard, squash

 

[Tropicalsenior]

On 11/13/2025 at 6:06 AM, gulfporter said:

Quickie recipe using bagged coleslaw mix and flour tortillas. 

I fixed this last night for dinner and it was quick and delicious. I used a couple pork loin chops. I have a feeling I'm going to be making this often. Thank you very much for the recipe.

[liuzhou]

鲜虾鱿鱼炒面 (xiān xiā yóu yú chǎo miàn), shrimp and squid fried noodles.

 

 

 

[C. sapidus]

Friends came over for dinner – these pictures are next day’s leftovers. We started with Mrs. C’s muhamara, served with pita chips. This was her best batch yet.

 

 

Mole verde Oaxaqueno: First time making this, but it won’t be the last. Simmer cubed pork butt (and the bone) with white onion and garlic, adding a can of drained Navy beans towards the end. When the pork is tender, strain in a colander and reserve the broth. 

 

Meanwhile, roast tomatillos, garlic cloves, and Serrano chiles and blend to a smooth sauce with freshly-ground cumin, cloves, and black pepper. I rendered some of the trimmed pork fat into lard, and used that to fry the tomatillo sauce. Add pork broth and simmer, then add green beans and cubed chayote. Mix masa harina with pork broth and then whisk into the mole to thicken. Add the beans and meat, salt to taste, and simmer some more.

 

The last step was making a puree from parsley, epazote, fennel leaves, and cilantro. This gets mixed in just before serving, adding a lovely green color and fresh aroma. The stew nearly filled a Dutch oven, but seven diners nearly finished it off.

 

Served with arroz blanco: Jasmine rice fried with white onion, then steamed with extra pork broth and roasted Poblano chiles.

 

 

Mrs. C also steamed broccoli and roasted sweet potato two ways: one with curry powder and brown sugar, the other (skins on) with butter and Old Bay. Served with more muhamara.

 

 

Guests brought ginger snaps and amazingly rich and fudgy brownies with chocolate chips.