What did you have for dinner 2nite??? - Page 85

The Poet · 03-05-2017, 08:04 PM

Man, a split of wine really kicks an old man's butt!

pnoon · 10-02-2017, 11:46 AM

Harvested a bunch of basil from my garden. So I decided to make a Margherita pizza. Trying to cut back on white flour so I made the dough with half white and half wheat.

Porch Dweller · 10-02-2017, 11:56 AM

That looks so good!

4WheelVFR · 10-05-2017, 12:31 PM

Last night was meatloaf made from venison and this morning I just finished a batch of homemade apple cider after 15 hrs in the cooker.

massphatness · 03-17-2019, 04:44 PM

Friends turned us on to a cookbook from The Elote Cafe in Sedona, AZ. They describe the place as Mexican-inspired rather than purely Mexican, but whatever it is, the food they've made from its cookbook has been right in my gastronomic wheelhouse. I thought I'd give it a try and start out with a simple chorizo and rice dish.

Took a couple pounds of ground pork, mixed in the various spices which included three different types of chiles as well as a spiced rub mix the chef at The Elote refers to as "the cure". Let the mixture sit for 48 hours to give the flavors a chance to meld then browned it up.

The rice is a combination of lightly fried long-grain rice with corn, diced tomatoes and onions.

Add a puree of chicken stock, more chile spices, actual chipotle & garlic.

Bake for a half hour to let the rice absorb the liquid

Mix the chorizo in and serve

My verdict: super flavorful, but on the high end of the heat index for me (and I like spicy food). Grace liked the flavor, but not the heat. May try it again down the road, and cut the spices in half. Looking forward to cooking my way through this book.

AdamJoshua · 03-17-2019, 07:01 PM

Looks like a super tasty rice. I can't wait to start cooking again!

CEC_Tech · 03-24-2019, 04:11 PM

Gonna make some "chile colorado" with half venison and half wild pig from my father in law's ranch. Basically red chile with the meat cubed and simmered for a couple hours. It's a great thing for those tough front quarters on the deer. mmmmmm....mmmmm

05-30-2019, 10:37 PM

I made a mean meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, Green beans and butter rolls.

massphatness · 05-31-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cigarlady7

I made a mean meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, Green beans and butter rolls.

I love me some meatloaf

Chainsaw13 · 05-31-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

I love me some meatloaf

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xSRcXRkQGOI

icehog3 · 05-31-2019, 01:01 AM

Pork chops, sweet potatoes and asparagus cooked by my "second mom". The sweet potatoes were a big treat as I am just adding back some carbs in my diet, and I forgot how good they were.

CigarNut · 05-31-2019, 07:11 AM

Tonight is (Costco) T-Bone steaks on the grill (medium rare) with baked potatoes (butter and chives) and broccoli

icehog3 · 05-31-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Tonight is (Costco) T-Bone steaks on the grill (medium rare) with baked potatoes (butter and chives) and broccoli

I had Costco thick cut pork chops last night, they were outstanding!

Chainsaw13 · 05-31-2019, 09:57 AM

Porch Dweller · 05-31-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

icehog3 · 05-31-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Porch Dweller · 05-31-2019, 07:50 PM

That's MUCH better!

I gotta say I'd love to know the thought process that went in to you choosing those three pic's.

icehog3 · 06-01-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I gotta say I'd love to know the thought process that went in to you choosing those three pic's.

Drank some bourbon beforehand. That's it.

Chainsaw13 · 06-01-2019, 08:19 PM

Tacos al Pastor. Went a little heavy on the cumin, but overall not bad. Spiced up with some of my Padron pepper sauce.

Porch Dweller · 06-01-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Tacos al Pastor. Went a little heavy on the cumin, but overall not bad. Spiced up with some of my Padron pepper sauce.

Same here, but mine were out at a restaurant. I loves me some al Pastor.

03-05-2017, 08:04 PM	#1
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: What did you have for dinner 2nite??? Man, a split of wine really kicks an old man's butt! __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: What did you have for dinner 2nite??? Harvested a bunch of basil from my garden. So I decided to make a Margherita pizza. Trying to cut back on white flour so I made the dough with half white and half wheat. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

10-02-2017, 11:56 AM	#3
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4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: What did you have for dinner 2nite??? Last night was meatloaf made from venison and this morning I just finished a batch of homemade apple cider after 15 hrs in the cooker.

03-17-2019, 04:44 PM	#5
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: What did you have for dinner 2nite??? Friends turned us on to a cookbook from The Elote Cafe in Sedona, AZ. They describe the place as Mexican-inspired rather than purely Mexican, but whatever it is, the food they've made from its cookbook has been right in my gastronomic wheelhouse. I thought I'd give it a try and start out with a simple chorizo and rice dish. Took a couple pounds of ground pork, mixed in the various spices which included three different types of chiles as well as a spiced rub mix the chef at The Elote refers to as "the cure". Let the mixture sit for 48 hours to give the flavors a chance to meld then browned it up. The rice is a combination of lightly fried long-grain rice with corn, diced tomatoes and onions. Add a puree of chicken stock, more chile spices, actual chipotle & garlic. Bake for a half hour to let the rice absorb the liquid Mix the chorizo in and serve My verdict: super flavorful, but on the high end of the heat index for me (and I like spicy food). Grace liked the flavor, but not the heat. May try it again down the road, and cut the spices in half. Looking forward to cooking my way through this book. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

03-17-2019, 07:01 PM	#6
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CEC_Tech Old CS Gorilla Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Armando Location: TEXAS!!! Posts: 202 Trading: (5)	Re: What did you have for dinner 2nite??? Gonna make some "chile colorado" with half venison and half wild pig from my father in law's ranch. Basically red chile with the meat cubed and simmered for a couple hours. It's a great thing for those tough front quarters on the deer. mmmmmm....mmmmm

05-30-2019, 10:37 PM	#8
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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: What did you have for dinner 2nite??? Pork chops, sweet potatoes and asparagus cooked by my "second mom". The sweet potatoes were a big treat as I am just adding back some carbs in my diet, and I forgot how good they were. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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05-31-2019, 07:50 PM	#17
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: What did you have for dinner 2nite??? That's MUCH better! I gotta say I'd love to know the thought process that went in to you choosing those three pic's. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone