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Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
It's 80 and sunny here. I thought it was going to be a stormy afternoon, but it appears the odds of that have dropped to near zero. The family wanted to make dinner for me, so when deciding what to have yesterday, I wanted to plan something that was 1) relatively simple, but good and 2) could be made indoors. Had I known, I'd have told them to pick another day and I would have grilled skirt steak. Oh well. Like pizza, Chicken Parm is always good. I'm looking forward to it.
Spatchcocked a chicken (was like $0.83 a pound, couldn't resist) for dinner tonight. Rubbed with a Weber garlic herb rub we used the other day on turkey tenderloins. Was running out of time to get it done by 6 pm, so put the baskets together and direct cooked it for the last 15 minutes. Very tender and had a nice smokey, garlicy flavor. Can't wait for the leftovers tomorrow! Served with a green beans for the others, I had a hearts of lettuce salad with, now wait, bleu cheese dressing and a small baked russet potato with....bleu cheese dressing.
Getting ready to grill a T-bone but first some Guac and chips AND we had about 1/2 gal of Sangria from last weekend that Lori decided to make a smoothie out of and what a great idea. This will probably be a go to drink for summer patio gatherings! Sangria Slurppys or Sangria Smoothies....
Mike
Mike
... and steak and a new southwest pasta salad. Salad could use some tweaks but not bad at all
Mike
Mike
Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
Was it as simple as throwing the Sangria in the freezer, or something a little more involved. Love the idea!
Ice cubes and wine in a blender. Our sangria is pretty stout, brandy, Grand Marnier (instead of triple sec) added so it stood up just fine with the ice blended in. I also floated about a teaspoon of the Grand Marnier on top just for the aroma.
Mike
Mike
Okay, I apologize in advance. I am going to overshare on pix.
I made some sourfaux bread. That is a cheat I learned where you add vinegar to bread that is made with standard bread yeast. Still not quite enough vinegar, but I was pleased with the loaf!
Next, we started getting our CSA deliveries, and I was delighted to see the veggies. A nice few bunches of spinach! Sauteed them with LOTS of garlic and EVOO, with black pepper and lemon juice. We also had mushroom risotto, topped by chives from the garden. Leftover grilled artichoke, and two thick pork chops from pasture-raised swine (dry-brined, fennel powder, and marjoram). And a salad of new CSA lettuce, mushrooms, and radish, with a simple ho-made vinaigrette. All washed down with the 2017 Syrah from grapes (Horse Heaven Hills).
I made some sourfaux bread. That is a cheat I learned where you add vinegar to bread that is made with standard bread yeast. Still not quite enough vinegar, but I was pleased with the loaf!
Next, we started getting our CSA deliveries, and I was delighted to see the veggies. A nice few bunches of spinach! Sauteed them with LOTS of garlic and EVOO, with black pepper and lemon juice. We also had mushroom risotto, topped by chives from the garden. Leftover grilled artichoke, and two thick pork chops from pasture-raised swine (dry-brined, fennel powder, and marjoram). And a salad of new CSA lettuce, mushrooms, and radish, with a simple ho-made vinaigrette. All washed down with the 2017 Syrah from grapes (Horse Heaven Hills).
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Paul, that is one beautiful loaf of bread. And you're killing me with the artichokes! I just checked two days ago and they were $3.99 each.
Paul IS the artichoke man 
I plan to cook a chuck roast tomorrow, need to get some wood chunks/chips, thinking about Hickory?
Yum! Or possibly mesquite which pairs with beef really well.
Edit: Oh, and pecan is heavenly!
Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
Did you win the lottery or something?
Note, some artichokes in there @sour_grapes
Good veggies and a piece of salmon, some mashed potatoes too.
Good veggies and a piece of salmon, some mashed potatoes too.
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