Maggie’s THE "NOM NOM NOM" THREAD

[The D]

Ah! Horsey Doovers! Always good.

And since it’s this thread, here’s a not so appetizing picture of Wednesday’s dinner. I forgot to take a picture of it plated. It looked much better.

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I was craving a meal that I hadn’t eaten in probably 50 years-ish. Chicken and dumplings. I didn’t have enough chicken or vegetables in the house but it went in. Essentially a thick soup that would still cook into the outside 1/4” or so of the dumplings.

I know that dumplings are made in many if not most parts of the world. Thus everybody’s idea of the ‘right’ dumpling varies. These were perfect to my memory and taste buds. Essentially soft biscuit dough dropped into the top of the cooked and lightly simmering stew/broth/reduction. A touch of Parmesan and garlic powder in the dough.

Twas yummy!

Everyone that sees some sort of stew-type thing; “Don’t you fucking dare put beans in that!”

 

[lash]

Everyone that sees some sort of stew-type thing; “Don’t you fucking dare put beans in that!”

Hahaha! No beans in this one. This was classic New England via Northern Europe style.

 

[Snuby642]

Told the wife we needed a healthy salad for supper.

Iceberg lettuce, carrots, 4 colors of bell peppers, onions, boiled eggs, bacon chunks, cheese, crutons, pecans, tomatoes and ranch dressing.


I think chopping all this up was a healthy work out anyway.

 

[91Eunozs]

One of my wife’s co-workers grew up in Puerto Rico, and made some unbelievably delicious barbacoa over real-deal saffron/Spanish rice for the office; I got a bowl too!

…and SOS for dinner the other night:

 

[Quiganomics]

Tonight's dinner. Homemade chimichurri, ribeye, loaded fries, broccoli, old fashioned.

 

[lash]

Tonight's dinner. Homemade chimichurri, ribeye, loaded fries, broccoli, old fashioned.
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Damn nice ribeye there!

 

[Snuby642]

A lazy batchelor supper.
Microwave steamer 3 minutes tops.

 

[Snuby642]

Ok still being lazy.

Kind of a typical North Texas TexMex breakfast differing from the standard breakfast burritos.

 

[Quiganomics]

Sunday ritual. Bloodys & BBQ.

 

[lash]

Sunday ritual. Bloodys & BBQ.
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Yes please!

 

[Snuby642]

Hell yes please.

 

[91Eunozs]

Wife brought me breakfast out in the shop today as I was finishing the tear down on my truck’s motor…. Nice bacon, avocado, and tomato sammich!

 

[Snuby642]

Found a no bake cheese cake mix in the pantry, score.

So I don't follow direction well.

Added a little cinnamon and a couple chunks of bakers chocolate to the crust. Had a bit of half and half and added it to milk for the filling.

Grabbed the strawberries from the fridge and came to a halt, fuzzy, damn. Returned with raspberries I broke up with sugar a little vanilla and a couple of shots of vodka.

For a minimal effort it came out very tasty. I will change the way the chocolate is added. Instead of mixing it in the crust, it will go on top of it. The chocolate stuck to the pie plate.

 

[Fig]

I put no bake cheesecake in the same category as plant based meat. Maybe that's because I like NY style that you almost need a knife to cut.

 

[HPIguy]

Wife brought me breakfast out in the shop today as I was finishing the tear down on my truck’s motor…. Nice bacon, avocado, and tomato sammich!

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So it's a B.A.T. ? LOL Look delicious. I do a southwest BLT where I add avocado or guac, and pepperjack cheese. So damned good.

 

[Snuby642]

I do prefer the "German " baked style cheese cake myself. But I don't multi task well.

Was prepping / cooking my meat as well.

Fire weather red flag warnings tornadoes hail and 70mph winds dictated the swap from BBQ pulled pork slow done on the smoker to shuck and jive mode.

99 cent a pound pork butt got packed in top and bottom with tomatoes, cilantro, Mexican oregano, garlic onions and red chili pepper sauce.

 

[Quiganomics]

Last night's meal. Smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes with a smokey gravy from the drippings, and sourdough stuffing.

 

[SONIC SAAMI]

 

[Quiganomics]

Taco Tuesday in full effect.

 

[Smokeshot]

Oven roasted salmon with homemade sweet potato fries.

 

[Quiganomics]

Been on a loaded tots kick....makes a good side to damn near anything. Tonight's dinner...Black peppercorn pork tenderloin and loaded tots with a roasted garlic and chive hollandaise sauce.

 

[Quiganomics]

Got fancy tonight. Steak au poivre, broasted potato squares, asparagus, cabernet sauvignon.

 

[Sandhog308]

Fixing a Coon Ass feast … Fried cabbage , Andouille sausage , Shrimp , Onion , Green & Red Bell Peppers , smoked paprika , garlic , Cajun seasoning , bacon. Salt & Pepper.
Cornbread
Tito Bloody Mary’s

 

[91Eunozs]

Home made chicken pot pie… always a favorite around here.

 

[powdahound76]

Pork shoulder
Binder of Cholula rubbed on all parts.
Rub is our homemade taco seasoning.
Smoke setting on Traeger (old one) for 2-2.5 hrs, then 250F until internal 195-200.
Rest.
After shredding (bear claws, US made plastic) add more Cholula and taco seasoning to taste and mix in.
Likely another 1/4 cup of Cholula and 3-4 tablespoons of taco seasoning gave great flavor. The Mrs is heat sensitive and loved the flavor, wasnt too hot for her.
I dont measure this, just a guess.
Easy to add more if not quite enough.

Did the same with a Brisket last weekend per my daughter’s request for her 13th birthday.
This took 8.75 hrs and was $32 for same amt of meat as $80 brisket that took 17 hrs.
Both myself and the better half thought this turned out better.

Taco seasoning (to get away from fillers and junk):
1T chili powder (we have a hot one)
1/4t of: garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, dried oregano, paprika
1 1/2 t cumin
1 t salt, pepper

10x did 2 pork butts dandy

If using for ground meat taco seasoning, try 2 T per lb. Works well for us with ground elk or deer for basic tacos.

 

[Quiganomics]

Ribs on a Stick, hand-cut fries, baked beans, pasta salad. And a beer. Happy Sunday, meat-eaters!

 

[UKDslayer]

Found a no bake cheese cake mix in the pantry, score.

So I don't follow direction well.

Added a little cinnamon and a couple chunks of bakers chocolate to the crust. Had a bit of half and half and added it to milk for the filling.

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Grabbed the strawberries from the fridge and came to a halt, fuzzy, damn. Returned with raspberries I broke up with sugar a little vanilla and a couple of shots of vodka.

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For a minimal effort it came out very tasty. I will change the way the chocolate is added. Instead of mixing it in the crust, it will go on top of it. The chocolate stuck to the pie plate.

Almost reminds me of kirschwasser in a black forest cake. Almost...

 

[Snuby642]

Ya the little things add up.

Most times in a good way but stick around I shank things occasionally.

Today boiled egg on toast, added pimento cheese spread. Gag nope not again.

 

[91Eunozs]

Sour cream chicken enchiladas…

 

[Quiganomics]

Double-Double Animal Style. Damn good, so full.

 

[The D]

Had to go back to Hellinois for some family stuff this weekend and got a few meals in at the greatest thing Rockford is known for(my very biased opinion).

https://beefaroo.com/

 

[Snuby642]

Nice wish I had a flat top.

I ran a 6 footer in high school.
Those were care free days.

 

[LRI]

Sticky rice night has consequences...

 

[Snuby642]

@powdahound76
Got me thinking about some
Cholula.

It has amazing flavor different than many, I guess the chili paquin's are the difference.
The Tabasco garlic pairs with it well.

Wife was feeling bad, but I wanted some heat. I divided the chicken tenders into two batches.

Hers were standard flour / egg wash / breading with crackers etc..

Mine were done last with added heat to the egg wash.

Both hot sauces and a stick of butter in a stainless bowl directly on a burner.

Did you know that a stainless steel bowl and a fresh piece of brass out of an ar are a similar temperature. Luckily the bowl was examined quickly and did not fit down my shirt.

 

[powdahound76]

Oh dang, I bet that chicken was good.

Had you been wearing your sign, coulda warned you about that SS bowl!!
(been there many times myself!)

 

[roostercogburn98]

Oh dang, I bet that chicken was good.

Had you been wearing your sign, coulda warned you about that SS bowl!!
(been there many times myself!)

You just like the word bowl, makes you think about work I bet

 

[lash]

It strawberry season here in central Florida, so I made some fresh Florida strawberry jam.