chillumpuffer Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 My, my it's brassic outside. So what better than a Lamb Sunday dinner? At the bar with a couple of glasses of NZ Sauvignion Blanc, a corn on the cob Roast lamb. I will stud the flesh with Rosemary and slithers of Garlic. Serve with Roast parsnips and Asparagus Spears. A Rioja to wash down No sweet but we have some cheeses. Nestle in front of the woodstove and have a fat joint of green and listen to some tunes. Marvellous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, chillumpuffer said: My, my it's brassic outside. So what better than a Lamb Sunday dinner? At the bar with a couple of glasses of NZ Sauvignion Blanc, a corn on the cob Roast lamb. I will stud the flesh with Rosemary and slithers of Garlic. Serve with Roast parsnips and Asparagus Spears. A Rioja to wash down No sweet but we have some cheeses. Nestle in front of the woodstove and have a fat joint of green and listen to some tunes. Marvellous Sounds good! I wish I was there! It's just now 10 am here in Cali, I guess I better start planning dinner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Our front yard party spot underneath a large magnolia. I wish some of us could get together here sometime for smoking and drinking and Zeppelin bootlegs! Spicy sweet wings smoked in fig wood smoke (Thanks Jabe!) for brunch. Today's music, Brandi Carlile. The family, they only hang out if there's a nice warm fire. Note the mixer tree (grapefruit so bitter that the only use for it is to mix with tequila!) Meat just oozing off the bones, no one choose to use the sauce, that tells you something... Edited February 25, 2018 by chef free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Well done as always Chef Free with the bbq and great set up. Especially, love how it's isolated away from the house and gives a more natural feel to it being within the trees etc. Nice choice with the music and Brandi. I saw her at ACL music festival in 2011. One of the highlights of the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Fish 'n' chips for lunch. Spicy braised pork belly in bao bun with Asian slaw for supper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Chef - that bbq looks amazing!! Having coffee and Mrs Walters banana bread in hour 3 of the bus ride to DC with jr’s class. Probably will be the culinary highlight of the trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 8 hours ago, Strider said: Fish 'n' chips for lunch. Spicy braised pork belly in bao bun with Asian slaw for supper. Tut tut Seany boy. Is that Slaw I spy on the side of Fish and chips??? There is one and only one addition to the great British dish...... Mushy Peas !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 19 hours ago, chef free said: Our front yard party spot underneath a large magnolia. I wish some of us could get together here sometime for smoking and drinking and Zeppelin bootlegs! Spicy sweet wings smoked in fig wood smoke (Thanks Jabe!) for brunch. Today's music, Brandi Carlile. The family, they only hang out if there's a nice warm fire. Note the mixer tree (grapefruit so bitter that the only use for it is to mix with tequila!) Meat just oozing off the bones, no one choose to use the sauce, that tells you something... Awesome Chef - again. When it stops snowing and the temp gets up I will embarrass myself with our BBQ offerings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 10 hours ago, Strider said: Fish 'n' chips for lunch. Spicy braised pork belly in bao bun with Asian slaw for supper. Pork belly sandwiches ON BAO?!?! I'm in! I guess I have to try smoking some pork belly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Late night Doritos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Ham 'n' eggs, if you please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 We have friends over for dinner this evening and I have been quite busy on the bill of fayre. Chicken Liver Pate to start. Served with Red Onion relish and thinly sliced toast Beef Bourguignon. Buttery mashed Potatoes. Apricot and Almond Frangipane Tart A selection of cheeses and White Port A cracker of a Pinot from Oatago New Zealand. Lots of other wines to enjoy and green for me and Mrs CP as our chums don't partake, though they are very curious about it. They did ask once but I said no to them as I didn't want them to get wasted and have a whitey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZed66 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 A perfect Spanish vegetable tortilla with a mixed green salad and a cappuccino - at my favorite Greek restaurant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 3 hours ago, LedZed66 said: A perfect Spanish vegetable tortilla with a mixed green salad and a cappuccino - at my favorite Greek restaurant Spanish in a Greek restaurant? hummmmm Goan Coconut Chicken curry tonight. Chapati for me. Rice for Mrs CP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZed66 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 1 hour ago, chillumpuffer said: Spanish in a Greek restaurant? hummmmm Goan Coconut Chicken curry tonight. Chapati for me. Rice for Mrs CP Well, at last, tortilla, frittata or Greek omelet/sfougato are (more or less) the same. Goan coconut curry - that sounds delicious. Bon appétit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Trout, butterflied and grilled in butter. Rice with herbs. Sauteed zucchini and squash. Pinot grigio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 10 hours ago, Strider said: Trout, butterflied and grilled in butter. Rice with herbs. Sauteed zucchini and squash. Pinot grigio. You're making me quite hungry so close to dinner. I grill it like you do and make a sauce adding a bit of EVOO, lemon juice and herbes de Provence. So good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 6 hours ago, SuperDave said: You're making me quite hungry so close to dinner. I grill it like you do and make a sauce adding a bit of EVOO, lemon juice and herbes de Provence. So good! Is there good trout available to fish in the CT rivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 On 09/03/2018 at 6:09 PM, LedZed66 said: Well, at last, tortilla, frittata or Greek omelet/sfougato are (more or less) the same. Goan coconut curry - that sounds delicious. Bon appétit! It was historic Led. I can send you the recipe if you want? On the table this evening: Penang Prawn Curry. Rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 17 hours ago, Strider said: Is there good trout available to fish in the CT rivers? Quite a few options in CT. I don't fish but do consume a lot of it. Not always available in the markets and you just have to shop around at times to find them. Probably not as much in demand as they always come whole and not filets. http://wtnh.com/2011/03/01/looking-for-great-places-to-catch-trout-in-connecticut/ My favorite may be the swordfish I cook that is so flavorful and it's not even grilled! Here you go! S/P both sides with one inch thick swordfish steak Cooked on stove top with medium/high heat in EVOO for three minutes until browning occurs on one side Turn over and into oven for ten minutes at 400. Use same pan as on stove and is oven safe. When done drain oil from pan and keep warm Transfer pan back to stove for sauce Low to medium heat to start and come up to temp Add a little EVOO and a TBSP or so of butter to your liking When butter stops bubbling add chopped or minced garlic and a bit of red pepper flakes. Depending how much heat you like Garlic browns add an ounce or two of white wine and raise temp to medium/high Let wine bubble for a couple of minutes and reduce Add a bit of herbes de Provence and stir to incorporate ingredients Add S/P to taste When sauce is reduced to thickness desired add a TBSP or bit more of fresh lemon juice to finish it off and stir. Usually about the last 30 seconds. Can do this when removing from stove as well but don't have to. Can also had a little lemon zest for more lemon flavor. Also ground parsley works to stir in for color, but Herbes de Provence I think is better with good flavor. Pour over fish and dive in! Comes out so tender and flavorful Don't forget the obligatory bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, which is perfect with sword fish. Especially from New Zealand as they are so crisp and balanced. Oyster Bay and Kim Crawford are good and reasonably priced choices. Just thought I'd share this as I know you enjoy cooking and fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 lima beans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 4 hours ago, paul carruthers said: lima beans That's it Paul? Not much of a dinner nor one of my favorite veggies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, SuperDave said: That's it Paul? Not much of a dinner nor one of my favorite veggies! Well, it wasn't exactly dinner, but you work with what you have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, paul carruthers said: Well, it wasn't exactly dinner, but you work with what you have.... Next time have some broccoli with a cheese sauce as you'll enjoy it much more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZed66 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 15.3.2018 at 6:55 PM, chillumpuffer said: It was historic Led. I can send you the recipe if you want? On the table this evening: Penang Prawn Curry. Rice It would be great if you could send me the Goan curry recipe, CP My beloved Indian restaurant closed 10 or 15 years ago - and I still miss it. Penang, the Thai curry? That's one of my favorite dishes, it's a perfect compostion between the spices and the coconut milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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