StarSurfer55 Posted December 16, 2024 Share Posted December 16, 2024 During this time of year, my cooking interests turns to stews and soups (what I call “One Pot Meals”). I usually cook on Saturday and we have it again on Sunday. this keeps me from having to cook both days on the weekend. Gotos in the past include Gumbo (usually sausage and chicken as I have friend that is allergic to shellfish), Jambalaya, Carbonnades, and Chili. So this weekend, I decided to do something different and made Goulash. I was not happy with the Paprika choice that I had as I wanted a Smokey paprika but only sweet was available. IT turned out good but not great. If others have recommendations for Either Goulash or a preferred Paprika, I would appreciate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted December 17, 2024 Share Posted December 17, 2024 Cold weather means hot pizza and whiskey. Anchovies and onions on my half, plain for Mrs Bret Bret’s half. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted December 17, 2024 Share Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/16/2024 at 8:59 AM, StarSurfer55 said: During this time of year, my cooking interests turns to stews and soups (what I call “One Pot Meals”). I usually cook on Saturday and we have it again on Sunday. this keeps me from having to cook both days on the weekend. Gotos in the past include Gumbo (usually sausage and chicken as I have friend that is allergic to shellfish), Jambalaya, Carbonnades, and Chili. So this weekend, I decided to do something different and made Goulash. I was not happy with the Paprika choice that I had as I wanted a Smokey paprika but only sweet was available. IT turned out good but not great. If others have recommendations for Either Goulash or a preferred Paprika, I would appreciate it. Looks good. Amazon has been a life saver for cooking. I can usually get a spice next day if something isn’t carried in my market. As for goulash….Alton Brown has a good recipe. Easily searchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 17, 2024 Share Posted December 17, 2024 13 hours ago, Bret Bret said: Cold weather means hot pizza and whiskey. Anchovies and onions on my half, plain for Mrs Bret Bret’s half. I have loved anchovies on pizza since I was a young kid. I remember one time ordering my pizza with anchovies at a pizza joint when I was 10. The waitress got a look on her face, and asked my parents if I was serious and did the kid know what he was asking for…. They said, yep he knows…. I don’t get them much now, since my sharer on pizzas (Mrssmokinjoe) that we split can’t stand even the smell of them. But, when I’m left to my own devices, I’m all in!. Always carry a few tins of them around for when I get a hankerin’! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: I have loved anchovies on pizza since I was a young kid. I remember one time ordering my pizza with anchovies at a pizza joint when I was 10. The waitress got a look on her face, and asked my parents if I was serious and did the kid know what he was asking for…. They said, yep he knows…. I don’t get them much now, since my sharer on pizzas (Mrssmokinjoe) that we split can’t stand even the smell of them. But, when I’m left to my own devices, I’m all in!. Always carry a few tins of them around for when I get a hankerin’! I love anchovies too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted December 18, 2024 Share Posted December 18, 2024 14 hours ago, smokinjoe said: I have loved anchovies on pizza since I was a young kid. I remember one time ordering my pizza with anchovies at a pizza joint when I was 10. The waitress got a look on her face, and asked my parents if I was serious and did the kid know what he was asking for…. They said, yep he knows…. I don’t get them much now, since my sharer on pizzas (Mrssmokinjoe) that we split can’t stand even the smell of them. But, when I’m left to my own devices, I’m all in!. Always carry a few tins of them around for when I get a hankerin’! Anchovies on pizza are a real treat. Some places don't even offer them these days. Also they are a must on anti-pasta salads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted December 19, 2024 Share Posted December 19, 2024 Uggh I'm starting to re-evaluate you alls' palates Can't stand anchovies. Love seafood. Anchovies are nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted December 24, 2024 Share Posted December 24, 2024 Homemade potatoes soup, homemade baguettes and cookies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MM818 Posted December 24, 2024 Share Posted December 24, 2024 My attempt at xmas cookies was an epic fail. They were good but didn’t have the decoration skills shown above. This is a lemon blueberry cake. The icing is powdered sugar and lemon juice. The cake didn’t stand a chance left alone on the counter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted December 24, 2024 Share Posted December 24, 2024 I spend so much of my time traveling and eating and drinking in bars and restaurants. So when I’m home I like to eat simple and low on the food chain. Anchovies, mackerel, and sardines are the protein for about 70 meals a year. (Usually for myself because my family looks side eye at me). This week I made chipotle lentils served on farro and topped with sheep’s yogurt to cut the spice. I ate this a few times this week in between the carnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Some orange roughy with spices and lime and sautéed green beans. A mint/cranberry/lime "mock"-tail to go along with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I decided to forgo the traditional pork and kraut this year in favor of my semi famous spaghetti sauce. Ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms, San Marzano tomatoes, herbs and spices. Delicious. Happy New Year. Prost!! Phil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Threw together some “chili” from leftover prime rib and some canned beans and tomatoes in the pantry. I chopped up a couple of jalapeños and sautéed them up with onions to start the pot. We”ll put a couple of containers in the freezer and some in the refrigerator for tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Black eyed pea soup for luck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Pork loin wrapped in bacon, sauerkraut and parsley potatoes to start the year. Old German tradition. The black-eyed peas were in a side bowl and didn’t make the picture. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 9 hours ago, Phil T said: I decided to forgo the traditional pork and kraut this year in favor of my semi famous spaghetti sauce. Ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, mushrooms, San Marzano tomatoes, herbs and spices. Delicious. Happy New Year. Prost!! Phil A good, meaty, homemade spaghetti sauce is always a treat, and too often underrated for pure enjoyment. Nice, Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Pork, kraut, and dumplings. Happy new year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Christmas gift from my oldest, 1oz coupe grade saffron. Saffron rice, simple syrup and tea. I feel another seafood paella coming with saffron simple syrup old fashioneds to accompany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Leftover cheese and meat from the Holidays = fondue! Stay warm and safe all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 My first Beef Wellington. Great flavor but got it a little too done and probably didn't cook the mushroom duxelles dry enough. Was still a little wet inside but the puff pastry got really crispy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 so every year I make a Hoppin John (Bascially red beans and rice with blackeyed peas swapped for the red beans) on New Years day so that I can have my Black eyed peas. In years past, I have just bought whatever brand of peas was available at the local supermarkets. This year I ordered the Camillia brand as I heard they were better (ordered from Amazon). The issue with the store brands was that the peas would fall to mush if not watched carefully. The Camellia peas were a game changer. A much better quality product and if you are looking for beans of any sort, they have them. They are a New Orleans brand and source their beans from local specific producers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_martin Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 12/16/2024 at 10:59 AM, StarSurfer55 said: During this time of year, my cooking interests turns to stews and soups (what I call “One Pot Meals”). I usually cook on Saturday and we have it again on Sunday. this keeps me from having to cook both days on the weekend. Gotos in the past include Gumbo (usually sausage and chicken as I have friend that is allergic to shellfish), Jambalaya, Carbonnades, and Chili. So this weekend, I decided to do something different and made Goulash. I was not happy with the Paprika choice that I had as I wanted a Smokey paprika but only sweet was available. IT turned out good but not great. If others have recommendations for Either Goulash or a preferred Paprika, I would appreciate it. Just noticed your request for smoked paprika recommendations. Try Chiquilin from Spain. It's become our go-to for special dishes like the one in this recipe: https://www.thedaleyplate.com/blog/chicken-with-chorizo-rosemary-and-olives. There's an Amazon link to it in the article. We made the above for Thanksgiving two years in a row substituting Cornish game hens for the chicken thighs (a little extra time in the oven after searing before adding to the sauce). The wife's not into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 For my wife's observed birthday. I made a filet, ramps and sherry brussels, and a sauce that is somewhere in between a raspberry compote and a beef consumme. It was served with rosemary sourdough. Dessert is a store bought cake and a chocolate zin. I was sipping a baby saz throughout the cook. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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