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Bill in UT : 9/19/2022 8:46 pm
Probably not a lot of crow on the menu this past weekend. I loved my wings with Alabama sauce. Ate 2 1/2 pounds on my own :). What about you? Anything terrific that you made, brought in, had a restaurant or friend's house?
And I'm back on my damn computer, no more struggling with a tablet and phone
The  
DG_89 : 9/19/2022 8:55 pm : link
corn chowder I made yesterday. Made it with turkey instead of pork
fresh figs off the tree with goat cheese  
gtt350 : 9/19/2022 9:02 pm : link
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I haven't had anything really spectacular in a while  
Mark from Jersey : 9/19/2022 9:10 pm : link
but while recently away in Vermont I had one of the better New England Clam Chowders I have had in some time. It had corn in it, which I though was odd, but added a unique flavor to recipe. Not in the conversation for the best I have ever had but in that 2nd tier just below. I had it at Smugglers Notch Resort.
Bill, stuffing a chicken breast with figs and goat cheese  
gtt350 : 9/19/2022 9:36 pm : link
might be and entree you would enjoy
Sort of sad maybe these days…  
CRinCA : 9/19/2022 9:38 pm : link
But some defrosted eggplant Parm I had in the freezer along with some leftover Jersey pizza.

But it certainly took me back to my post midnight meals growing up.

And I had a bialy with butter when I got up. All I missed was pork roll.

A tomato, mozzarella and basil salad  
BillT : 9/19/2022 10:35 pm : link
With some Parmesan on the side. Grilled swordfish and corn on the cob, all with a nice bottle of Chianti.
Fired up the smoker  
OBJRoyal : 9/20/2022 6:15 am : link
And did smoked shotgun shells for game day appetizer.

outstanding and will be doing them again
Brisket  
RicFlair : 9/20/2022 6:27 am : link
But was made with brown gravy instead of smoked bbq.


Was really good. Never had it that way.
Chicken Enchiladas  
Costy16 : 9/20/2022 8:12 am : link
My wife made for dinner last night. Basic, but they are always good. I put a little diced jalapeno on top of mine.

I normally do alot of cooking, but the wife must be in the nesting mode of this point of her pregnancy and I cannot complain right now.
RE: A tomato, mozzarella and basil salad  
GiantGrit : 9/20/2022 8:25 am : link
In comment 15824496 BillT said:
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With some Parmesan on the side. Grilled swordfish and corn on the cob, all with a nice bottle of Chianti.


Funny reading this, yesterday I was craving the same salad although I did slices. Threw on some prosciutto, EVOO & balsamic with sea salt. Delicious.
Well... Crispy Tater Tots for half time  
KingBlue : 9/20/2022 8:57 am : link
Had wings on gameday and put some Tots in the Air Fryer... not sophisticated... but they sure were tasty and hit the spot for game day finger food.
RE: The  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:16 pm : link
In comment 15824328 DG_89 said:
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corn chowder I made yesterday. Made it with turkey instead of pork

Love a good chowder
RE: fresh figs off the tree with goat cheese  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:16 pm : link
In comment 15824342 gtt350 said:
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As soon as my fig tree starts producing :)
RE: I haven't had anything really spectacular in a while  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:18 pm : link
In comment 15824352 Mark from Jersey said:
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but while recently away in Vermont I had one of the better New England Clam Chowders I have had in some time. It had corn in it, which I though was odd, but added a unique flavor to recipe. Not in the conversation for the best I have ever had but in that 2nd tier just below. I had it at Smugglers Notch Resort.


Been to Smugglers once to ski. That sounds like a great apres ski meal or lunch
RE: Bill, stuffing a chicken breast with figs and goat cheese  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:19 pm : link
In comment 15824390 gtt350 said:
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might be and entree you would enjoy


I love the figs and goat cheese, don't usually like stuffing meats. But I'll keep it in mind. Thanks
had a wonderful bowl of tom kha gai the other day for lunch  
Greg from LI : 9/20/2022 1:19 pm : link
When it's done right, it's my favorite soup on earth.
RE: Sort of sad maybe these days…  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:20 pm : link
In comment 15824393 CRinCA said:
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But some defrosted eggplant Parm I had in the freezer along with some leftover Jersey pizza.

But it certainly took me back to my post midnight meals growing up.

And I had a bialy with butter when I got up. All I missed was pork roll.


lol. I'm having some defrosted eggplant/meatball,ziti tonight.
RE: A tomato, mozzarella and basil salad  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:22 pm : link
In comment 15824496 BillT said:
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With some Parmesan on the side. Grilled swordfish and corn on the cob, all with a nice bottle of Chianti.


Caprese is a classic. I really like Chianti, but I find that when I serve it, not that many people do. I usually have to serve a cab on the side
RE: Brisket  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:23 pm : link
In comment 15824607 RicFlair said:
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But was made with brown gravy instead of smoked bbq.


Was really good. Never had it that way.


I've never had it that way either. I've had it with a tomato base and also sweet and sour. But brown gravy sounds good, also
RE: Chicken Enchiladas  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:24 pm : link
In comment 15824669 Costy16 said:
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My wife made for dinner last night. Basic, but they are always good. I put a little diced jalapeno on top of mine.

I normally do alot of cooking, but the wife must be in the nesting mode of this point of her pregnancy and I cannot complain right now.

If she's willing to eat, let alone make, chicken enchiladas while pregnant, you should count your lucky stars :)
RE: Fired up the smoker  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:27 pm : link
In comment 15824603 OBJRoyal said:
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And did smoked shotgun shells for game day appetizer.

outstanding and will be doing them again


That looks like a great game day dish. I'm gonna find a recipe. Thanks
RE: Well... Crispy Tater Tots for half time  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:27 pm : link
In comment 15824709 KingBlue said:
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Had wings on gameday and put some Tots in the Air Fryer... not sophisticated... but they sure were tasty and hit the spot for game day finger food.

A guilty pleasure for me
RE: had a wonderful bowl of tom kha gai the other day for lunch  
Bill in UT : 9/20/2022 1:31 pm : link
In comment 15825131 Greg from LI said:
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When it's done right, it's my favorite soup on earth.


How did you get that through spell check? :)

Coconut chicken? I've actually got a couple of recipes for that in my tablet. I'll have to try it this winter when I do more soups. Thanks
late to the party  
bigblue1124 : 9/21/2022 2:54 pm : link
My wife and I went out for dinner Sunday night

To a place close by at the beach. We both had heirloom tomato, buffalo bocconcini, balsamic reduction, and basil, celery micro greens it was delicious.
For entrees she has a pecan crusted Chilean seabass with a toasted sunflower gremolata and butternut squash puree she loved it. I had pork Osso Bucco braised in red wine with a parm Reggiano risotto and pan-fried asparagus with garlic and lardon it was excellent but very rich.
daughter brought home a twinkie she received at a BDAY party  
djm : 9/21/2022 3:30 pm : link
she's kind of picky. Probably the first twinkie I have had in 35 years. It tasted exactly as I remember it. Two thumbs up.
RE: RE: had a wonderful bowl of tom kha gai the other day for lunch  
Greg from LI : 9/21/2022 5:00 pm : link
In comment 15825164 Bill in UT said:
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Coconut chicken? I've actually got a couple of recipes for that in my tablet. I'll have to try it this winter when I do more soups. Thanks


Depending on the recipe, it can be with or without chicken. I tried making it once but the results were kind of muddled. Thai dishes are often a combination of subtle, delicate flavors, and achieving the right balance between them can be tricky.
RE: late to the party  
Bill in UT : 9/21/2022 5:44 pm : link
In comment 15826550 bigblue1124 said:
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My wife and I went out for dinner Sunday night

To a place close by at the beach. We both had heirloom tomato, buffalo bocconcini, balsamic reduction, and basil, celery micro greens it was delicious.
For entrees she has a pecan crusted Chilean seabass with a toasted sunflower gremolata and butternut squash puree she loved it. I had pork Osso Bucco braised in red wine with a parm Reggiano risotto and pan-fried asparagus with garlic and lardon it was excellent but very rich.


Both those dishes sound delicious, Scott. My wife and I always try to order 2 different things, which we both like, for each course, so we get to taste more things.
RE: daughter brought home a twinkie she received at a BDAY party  
Bill in UT : 9/21/2022 5:46 pm : link
In comment 15826630 djm said:
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she's kind of picky. Probably the first twinkie I have had in 35 years. It tasted exactly as I remember it. Two thumbs up.

You do realize that there's a good chance that Twinkie was actually made 35 years ago?
I've had the opposite reaction to most childhood favorites, they hardly ever taste as good as I remembered.
RE: RE: RE: had a wonderful bowl of tom kha gai the other day for lunch  
Bill in UT : 9/21/2022 5:47 pm : link
In comment 15826792 Greg from LI said:
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In comment 15825164 Bill in UT said:


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Coconut chicken? I've actually got a couple of recipes for that in my tablet. I'll have to try it this winter when I do more soups. Thanks



Depending on the recipe, it can be with or without chicken. I tried making it once but the results were kind of muddled. Thai dishes are often a combination of subtle, delicate flavors, and achieving the right balance between them can be tricky.


The good thing, Greg, is that I don't eat Thai out very often, so I can delude myself into thinking the stuff I make at home actually tastes the way it should :)
Ina Garten Strikes Again!  
Grey Pilgrim : 9/21/2022 5:57 pm : link
Very good Lemon Bars.

Much better with Whipped Cream.

Also,

Does anyone have a good recipe for Bolognese and Penne Ala Vodka?

TIA
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe-1941483 - ( New Window )
RE: RE: daughter brought home a twinkie she received at a BDAY party  
djm : 9/21/2022 6:57 pm : link
In comment 15826829 Bill in UT said:
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In comment 15826630 djm said:


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she's kind of picky. Probably the first twinkie I have had in 35 years. It tasted exactly as I remember it. Two thumbs up.


You do realize that there's a good chance that Twinkie was actually made 35 years ago?
I've had the opposite reaction to most childhood favorites, they hardly ever taste as good as I remembered.


I agree — but this Twinkie still tasted like a….. Twinkie. Modern (even from 35 years ago) science really has its perks.

RE: Ina Garten Strikes Again!  
Bill in UT : 9/21/2022 8:42 pm : link
In comment 15826839 Grey Pilgrim said:
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Very good Lemon Bars.

Much better with Whipped Cream.

Also,

Does anyone have a good recipe for Bolognese and Penne Ala Vodka?

TIA https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe-1941483 - ( New Window )


Is that for 2 different recipes, or for one that has Penne ala Vodka with bolognese in it?
RE: RE: Ina Garten Strikes Again!  
Grey Pilgrim : 9/22/2022 8:07 am : link
In comment 15826988 Bill in UT said:
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In comment 15826839 Grey Pilgrim said:


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Very good Lemon Bars.

Much better with Whipped Cream.

Also,

Does anyone have a good recipe for Bolognese and Penne Ala Vodka?

TIA https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe-1941483 - ( New Window )



Is that for 2 different recipes, or for one that has Penne ala Vodka with bolognese in it?


2 different recipes. thanks!
RE: RE: RE: Ina Garten Strikes Again!  
Bill in UT : 9/22/2022 9:16 pm : link
In comment 15827137 Grey Pilgrim said:
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In comment 15826988 Bill in UT said:


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In comment 15826839 Grey Pilgrim said:


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Very good Lemon Bars.

Much better with Whipped Cream.

Also,

Does anyone have a good recipe for Bolognese and Penne Ala Vodka?

TIA https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe-1941483 - ( New Window )



Is that for 2 different recipes, or for one that has Penne ala Vodka with bolognese in it?



2 different recipes. thanks!


This is my favorite bolognese recipe. From Guy Fieri. I don't have an a la vodka recipe that I love.
Link - ( New Window )
Did cedar plank scallops and thick cut pork chops on the new grill  
montanagiant : 9/22/2022 9:41 pm : link
My daughter's last night in America, she flys to her Peace Corps assignment tomorrow so wanted to do a special meal
RE: RE: RE: RE: Ina Garten Strikes Again!  
Grey Pilgrim : 9/23/2022 10:57 am : link
In comment 15828028 Bill in UT said:
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In comment 15827137 Grey Pilgrim said:


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In comment 15826988 Bill in UT said:


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In comment 15826839 Grey Pilgrim said:


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Very good Lemon Bars.

Much better with Whipped Cream.

Also,

Does anyone have a good recipe for Bolognese and Penne Ala Vodka?

TIA https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe-1941483 - ( New Window )



Is that for 2 different recipes, or for one that has Penne ala Vodka with bolognese in it?



2 different recipes. thanks!



This is my favorite bolognese recipe. From Guy Fieri. I don't have an a la vodka recipe that I love. Link - ( New Window )


Thanks Bill!
RE: Did cedar plank scallops and thick cut pork chops on the new grill  
Bill in UT : 9/23/2022 1:13 pm : link
In comment 15828051 montanagiant said:
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My daughter's last night in America, she flys to her Peace Corps assignment tomorrow so wanted to do a special meal

I've got Cedar planks that have been sitting around for many years. Gotta remember to use them on of these days. Best wishes to your daughter, Monty
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Ina Garten Strikes Again!  
Bill in UT : 9/23/2022 1:18 pm : link
In comment 15828412 Grey Pilgrim said:
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I don't have an a la vodka recipe that I love. Link - ( New Window )



Thanks Bill!


Scott (bb1124) posted a penne a la vodka recipe a while back. It's not a simple pasta only dish and it's just ingredients without amounts and instructions. I don't know if you want to go there. But if I have an occasion to make PALV, it'll be the one I use. I'll repost it:
Ingredients:
fresh roma tomatoes-blanched and peeled
vodka
cream
shallots
garlic
sun dried tomato
fresh peas
shitake mushrooms
grilled Italian herb chicken thighs.
penne
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Ina Garten Strikes Again!  
Grey Pilgrim : 9/23/2022 1:44 pm : link
In comment 15828576 Bill in UT said:
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In comment 15828412 Grey Pilgrim said:


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I don't have an a la vodka recipe that I love. Link - ( New Window )



Thanks Bill!



Scott (bb1124) posted a penne a la vodka recipe a while back. It's not a simple pasta only dish and it's just ingredients without amounts and instructions. I don't know if you want to go there. But if I have an occasion to make PALV, it'll be the one I use. I'll repost it:
Ingredients:
fresh roma tomatoes-blanched and peeled
vodka
cream
shallots
garlic
sun dried tomato
fresh peas
shitake mushrooms
grilled Italian herb chicken thighs.
penne


Nice! Will have to try this one!
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