What's cookin' boys?

[skeets]

Something quick, in the fall I made WAY to much potato soup, so I froze a bunch. And in the pot it smelled good as it thawed out, but needed something,,, 5 strips of bacon diced up and a small onion diced up and fried up and a touch of garlic about a 1/4 stick of butter ,,,never drained all into the soup,, simmered for about 30 min,, yummie if I do say so my self,,, and I will

 

[johnjk]

Technically I cooked this but it is my 2017 Christmas Stout. Pulled it out of the basement and chilled it down. Excellent. You can clearly taste the ginger, orange, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bright and clean

 

[skeets]

Johnjk now that looks good, I enjoy a good stout,, good on you, I dont think i could ever do anything like that

 

[johnjk]

Johnjk now that looks good, I enjoy a good stout,, good on you, I dont think i could ever do anything like that

Just like making a broth. Throw everything in and let it cook, pull it all out, cool and let it ferment for a few weeks. Not sure I would do it with beef broth but yeah. Very similar concepts

 

[TheOldHokie]

Salmon Noodle Saute

All I really wanted was a Whopper with fries but the wife would not fetch it

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[Sawdust&Shavings]

Salmon Noodle Saute

All I really wanted was a Whopper with fries but the wife would not fetch it

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What happened to the “I’ll buy if you fly” mantra?

 

[RCW]

Salmon Noodle Saute

All I really wanted was a Whopper with fries but the wife would not fetch it

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Not a fan of salmon as I get older, but that looks awesome!

 

[RCW]

Anyone an expert on Farro?



Never heard of it until recently. Been looking for alternatives to taters, rice, quinoa, barley, etc.

Going to try it simple pilaf-style with some veggies and probably a turmeric-seasoned broth.

Pilaf only means you toast the grains in some oil and then simmer them in broth and other stuff of your choosing until they soften and soak up the broth…..think rice pilaf.

 

[Killer Bee]

Mrs. Bee and I celebrating our anniversary here later.

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[RCW]

Shawarma chicken, farro pilaf and a salad.

 

[RCW]

Shawarma chicken, farro pilaf and a salad.

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Tell you what, farro was excellent. Never had it or even heard of it until recently.

Did it pretty simply: toasted with some olive oil, added some onion and garlic.

Then added broth (beef) to 2:1 ratio like rice, along with some frozen peas and carrots, black pepper (no salt- lot in the canned broth), turmeric, and parsley flakes.

Bring to boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes.

Pretty friggin good.

Could substitute rice, barley or quinoa for a lot of this, just adjust time.

Add/change seasonings and veggies as you see fit.

 

[6869704x4]

Try sauteing(sp?) rice in your prefered oil before cooking. See if you like it

 

[RCW]

Try sauteing(sp?) rice in your prefered oil before cooking. See if you like it

I do that with rice, barley, and now farro.

That partially defines the “pilaf” descriptor. Finish in simmering broth, etc. is the other part.

I honestly didn’t know that until I was out of the restaurant business when I made pilaf everyday.

 

[RCW]

Just did a little spring cleaning on my old Weber Summit propane grill.

Really starting to show its age. Never been a fan of it, but it’s had staying power. I’m pretty rough on grills, and this one has seen many battles.

At 15 +/- years, longest we’ve had one last. Got 12 or so from a Vermont Castings.

Will look for sales later this summer. Remember I got this one in October.

 

[Sidekick]

Just did a little spring cleaning on my old Weber Summit propane grill.

Really starting to show its age. Never been a fan of it, but it’s had staying power. I’m pretty rough on grills, and this one has seen many battles.

At 15 +/- years, longest we’ve had one last. Got 12 or so from a Vermont Castings.

Will look for sales later this summer. Remember I got this one in October.

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I recently picked up a Weber Genesis at Costco for a great price if you're a Costco member. They're still on sale for another week.
After years of the Kettles I finally gave in.

 

[Sidekick]

Chicken Spiedies in a toasted pita with fresh picked lettuce and tomatoes along with airfryer fries.