What are you eating/cooking?

[Irish2155]

I little lean turkey once in a while won't kill you. Especially after having a Whopper for breakfast. lol

Baked chicken breasts last night. Marinated them in a brown sugar mix. Came out pretty good.

That was a double Whopper, my friend...with cheese, no onion.

I did tell her about the sprite/soy sauce chicken marinate and I think we're going to try it next time we grill chicken.

Also, I never had Popeye's chicken sandwich and red beans with rice until Camp suggested it. I've had it 4 or 5 times since - it's a nice backup option when Chic-fil-e's drive thru line is wrapped around their building, which is often the case.

 

[NDdomer2]

yeah this isnt really like a roast. Since it is just me and the wife i bought the smallest piece from store and its more like a steak (about 1' thick). I think im going to give it a quick sear then into the oven for about 10 mins and see where it stands.

after searing i ended up doing in oven at 400 for 12 mins just cuz the ol lady is pretty picky about meat being done (she doesn't understand the quality of a good medium rare). Should have probably did 10 like i said. it was still juicy but def on the well done side.

Now the homemade tzatziki sauce still needs some improvement, but it was my first attempt.

 

[Irish Joe]

got a birthday cake in the oven for the ol' ball & chain.....quarantine birthdays are unique

 

[ACamp1900]

The lady used turkey meat instead of hamburger yesterday in the meatloaf - tasted like crap, but of course I didn't tell her that - just that I prefer that she uses the good stuff going forward, honey.

I can sub ground beef for turkey in a number of things, albondigas, ground meat tacos, pasta sauces for a few examples but yeah I imagine meatloaf not going well

 

[IrishLion]

I can sub ground beef for turkey in a number of things, albondigas, ground meat tacos, pasta sauces for a few examples but yeah I imagine meatloaf not going well

My favorite chili is a spicy turkey chili that my MIL makes whenever we go over there.

Better than any beef-based chili I've had. Great flavor, meaty, great vegetable ratio, and enough spice to hurt you in a great way.

 

[ACamp1900]

I have been known to go Bison/Turkey with my chili

 

[greyhammer90]

I have been known to go Bison/Turkey with my chili

Bison sounds really solid.

 

[ACamp1900]

Bison sounds really solid.

I go all bison when I can but a few pounds of bison is pretty expensive for a bowl of chili. The turkey serves more as a filler without taking away from the richness of the bison (ground beef can do that a Lil), plus bison and turkey are both healthier.

 

[Irish#1]

Made Philly cheesesteaks tonight. First time. Cooked with peppers and onions and topped with provolone. Turned out better than expected.

 

[Irish#1]

Sunday I baked salmon with TGI Fridays Jack Daniel's sauce made from a recipe. BOOM!

 

[Irish2155]

Sunday I baked salmon with TGI Fridays Jack Daniel's sauce made from a recipe. BOOM!

Easter salmon? That sounds odd. Should be Good Friday salmon is what two catholic HSs taught me.

I bet it was fantastic though, "BOOM" as you call it!!! BUT, not better than this big ass Easter ham she cooked up...


Side note, between the rain we decided to have an Easter egg dog hunt...lol. So, we showed him all the treats then left him inside while hiding them all over the backyard. Our Easter entertainment came by way of watching the dog on his "Easter" hunt for all over the backyard. smh...we're figuring ways to keep us entertained...

 

[BeauBenken]

For Easter Sunday, I grilled up some ribeye. I guess my fiance doesn't like steak? Or rather, she thought she didn't. She said what I made was great though and she wants more.


All I did was a salt and pepper rub at the beginning of the day, place in fridge, take out a couple hours before grilling so it could warm up a bit, sear both sides, lower heat and cook for a minute or so on each side and bam!


She thinks she was never a big fan because her mom overcooked everything when she was younger. hah

 

[ACamp1900]

Overcooking can do it for sure. The cut is a thing too. I find a lot of people who ‘don’t like steak’ change their tune when given a medium rib eye. Why certain other cuts are priced higher I’ll never know. Plus too many just grew up on sirloin,... like, most of us. It’s just not the same

 

[ACamp1900]

So pasta,... does anyone really prefer al dente to softer pastas?? I like it cooked a bit longer

 

[NDBoiler]

So pasta,... does anyone really prefer al dente to softer pastas?? I like it cooked a bit longer

You’re overcooking it if it’s not al dente.

 

[Irish2155]

Jacks pizza tonight...

YJ will recognize. #1 I'm sorry to say no delivery to Wanamaker...East Washington and Sherman is the closest pickup. I've learned the hard way..

 

[NDBoiler]

Wife is making some sweet and sour chicken ��

 

[ACamp1900]

Tortellini and it’ll be fully cooked, not this half cooked bullshit

 

[Irish YJ]

So pasta,... does anyone really prefer al dente to softer pastas?? I like it cooked a bit longer

Always cook a minute or two longer than called for. Grew up surrounded by Italians and Italian food, and I never heard anyone ask for al dente.... There was never a week that went by as a young'n that we didn't have gravy/meatballs/sausage...

Overcooking can do it for sure. The cut is a thing too. I find a lot of people who ‘don’t like steak’ change their tune when given a medium rib eye. Why certain other cuts are priced higher I’ll never know. Plus too many just grew up on sirloin,... like, most of us. It’s just not the same

Filet/tenderloin and ribeye are really the only steaks I grill. I'll do porterhouses and t-bones every once in a while as long has they're thick cut. Prefer porterhouses as they have more tenderloin meat than t-bones.

I've never really used sirloin as a grilling steak. Almost always as an ingredient. I've had a few good KC bone in thick cuts, but it's a rarity.

 

[Irish YJ]

Jacks pizza tonight...

YJ will recognize. #1 I'm sorry to say no delivery to Wanamaker...East Washington and Sherman is the closest pickup. I've learned the hard way..

I had to pick up from my moms. Wasn't far, but was surprised the Greenwood location didn't deliver there.

My fav is the supreme, hold the olives and shrooms, add jalapenos and banana peppers. Crushed pepper and parm on top, and gotta have some marinara to dip with.

Thanks man... I'm now having a pavlov's response...

 

[Irish2155]

I had to pick up from my moms. Wasn't far, but was surprised the Greenwood location didn't deliver there.

My fav is the supreme, hold the olives and shrooms, add jalapenos and banana peppers. Crushed pepper and parm on top, and gotta have some marinara to dip with.

Thanks man... I'm now having a pavlov's response...

Pepperoni, sausage and extra cheese here. Key though is the nacho cheese on the side. Their nacho cheese sauce is the true differentiator

 

[ACamp1900]

I’m a mad man with pizza,... if left to me I’m getting from a good pizzeria: pep, salami, banana pepper, red onion, sun dried tomato, garlic, artichoke heart, pineapple (come at me) , bacon,... add crushed red and cheese when served.

Glorious

 

[Irish YJ]

Pepperoni, sausage and extra cheese here. Key though is the nacho cheese on the side. Their nacho cheese sauce is the true differentiator

I like the NC too, but only dip the crust in it. I like to dip the pizza itself in the marinara.

 

[Irish YJ]

I’m a mad man with pizza,... if left to me I’m getting from a good pizzeria: pep, salami, banana pepper, red onion, sun dried tomato, garlic, artichoke heart, pineapple (come at me) , bacon,... add crushed red and cheese when served.

Glorious

Did you mean "on you", instead of "at you"...

 

[BobbyMac]

I literally hate every one of you for saying pizza and those salad toppings in the same sentence.

You 3 would be found decapitated in a Chicago alley for such infractions.

 

[Irish YJ]

I literally hate every one of you for saying pizza and those salad toppings in the same sentence.

You 3 would be found decapitated in a Chicago alley for such infractions.

If you've never had Jacks, you just don't know.....

Chicago pizza is a loaf with sauce and cheese, not pizza. It's good, but you should brush up on real pizza history lol

On the bolded, is that Smollet type of thingy...

 

[BobbyMac]

If you've never had Jacks, you just don't know.....

Chicago pizza is a loaf with sauce and cheese, not pizza. It's good, but you should brush up on real pizza history lol

On the bolded, is that Smollet type of thingy...

That's a non-Chicagoan's misconception of what kind of pizza Chicagoans eat.

The only time we eat "deep dish" is when our non-Region cousins from Indiana come to visit. We then take them downtown to look at the big, tall buildings and the over to Gino's East with all the tourists for some "Chicago style" pizza. Plus they can carve their names in the wall because they all no how to whittle.

This is what a pizza looks like that someone from Chicagoland eats:

Called Thin crust or tavern - (Thin crust is pronounced Tin crust. Chicagoans can't pronounce "Th".

 

[ACamp1900]

I prefer a deepish pan pizza kind of like whet Crus just posted. Not super thin but not a lasagna either. It has to hold up to my horde of topping lol

 

[ACamp1900]

I’d never eat what Crus posted tho,... I spy with my Lil eye my only culinary full no go

 

[BobbyMac]

Last year when we went to Noblesville, my chick's brother ordered a bunch of Aurellio's for dinner. I just looked it up and its in Fishers. I highly recommend that joint for real Southside pie.