Started grocery shopping last night to get a start on prepping meals for the week, but really only got enough inspiration (and food) to go until Monday-Tuesday. Thinking of heading out again to pick up a pork roast, pancetta (for potatoes), red wine and cake ingredients. What are you cooking this weekend? Will you skip the kitchen and order in? Will you head out to eat with the fam, or get together with girls? Whether you're makin' souflee or reservations tonight, tell us what's cookin' on your side of town!

I normally have to cook food for my kids that doesn't TOUCH - you know, like separates, pile of pasta, steamed vegies, cut up meat, some raw vegies etc. NO sneaky sauce hiding yukky ingredients

SO, tonight, since I'm home ALL ALONE I'm marinating some beef strips in soy and garlic and chilli which I'll have stir-fried with some vegies ALL MIXED TOGETHER served over rice

The rest of the week can suck it

Last night I bought some French Marguez sausage...it's a Moroccan style sausage made of lamb with spicy harissa paste inside...I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet...maybe serve it with cous cous, peppers, almonds, and eggplant... or maybe make 'em as part of a savory crepe dish.

If I don't use those today, I might go for the old weekend standby of making Indian food: there's some chicken breast in the freezer that needs to be used up...so it could turn out that I might go for Chicken Kadai:

http://www.sashirecipes.com/kadai-chicken.html

I'm having mad chocolate cravings so I'd like to bake a chocolate torte today

But 2 weeks ago old dude went sailing with his uncle, and his auntie sent him back with a box full of apples and pears from the orchards on the property where they live. In the olden days it used to be massive country estate from the aristocracy, but has been broken up into smaller homes like a pristine little suburban village with gardens and fruit trees and hens...and visiting them in fall means that a big old U-Haul size box shows up at my door with enough fruit to feed my neighborhood for the last two weekends I've made traditional German Apfelkuchen...

but I need a change! I'm trying not to do the torte because I already have apples and I'm pushing myself to be as frugal as possible this year. But I really do want to bake something with chocolate

ZombieKitten said:

I normally have to cook food for my kids that doesn't TOUCH - you know, like separates, pile of pasta, steamed vegies, cut up meat, some raw vegies etc. NO sneaky sauce hiding yukky ingredients

SO, tonight, since I'm home ALL ALONE I'm marinating some beef strips in soy and garlic and chilli which I'll have stir-fried with some vegies ALL MIXED TOGETHER served over rice

The rest of the week can suck it

That's one for TEAM MOM!

It's amazing how a girl's cooking habits will change when she has a break to cook just for herself!

When the dude left the other weekend, I don't even remember what I cooked, but I know it was random and just what I liked!

Delicious ass Bhendi ass Masala

And some Rajma that's so good, it'll make you want to go home and slap yo momma.

All on top of butter naan

imago said:

Delicious ass Bhendi ass Masala

And some Rajma that's so good, it'll make you want to go home and slap yo momma.

All on top of butter naan

Oh shiggity, 'cept for the naan, the rest I've never tasted before!!! Them beans are looking kinda fierce

doing inneretz research for this right now

Ottensen said:

ZombieKitten said:

I normally have to cook food for my kids that doesn't TOUCH - you know, like separates, pile of pasta, steamed vegies, cut up meat, some raw vegies etc. NO sneaky sauce hiding yukky ingredients

SO, tonight, since I'm home ALL ALONE I'm marinating some beef strips in soy and garlic and chilli which I'll have stir-fried with some vegies ALL MIXED TOGETHER served over rice

The rest of the week can suck it

That's one for TEAM MOM!

It's amazing how a girl's cooking habits will change when she has a break to cook just for herself!

When the dude left the other weekend, I don't even remember what I cooked, but I know it was random and just what I liked!

mine was specifically tailored to things like onion, mushroom and spinach that I crave because the kids HATE them

Dan is that first one okra?

omg so yummy and spicy!!!

I'm tempted to have seconds

ZombieKitten said:

Dan is that first one okra?

Yes! I used to HATE ocra, but the Indians have found a way to make it absolutely delicious for me.

It REALLY compliments the masala, and I've had it at 3 different restaruants now, and it was

delicious at all 3.

So Bhendi Masala is a hit by my book!

imago said:

ZombieKitten said:

Dan is that first one okra?

Yes! I used to HATE ocra, but the Indians have found a way to make it absolutely delicious for me.

It REALLY compliments the masala, and I've had it at 3 different restaruants now, and it was

delicious at all 3.

So Bhendi Masala is a hit by my book!

I love that stuff, I've only ever had it made by ME, so I must make it real nice

ZombieKitten said:

imago said:

Yes! I used to HATE ocra, but the Indians have found a way to make it absolutely delicious for me.

It REALLY compliments the masala, and I've had it at 3 different restaruants now, and it was

delicious at all 3.

So Bhendi Masala is a hit by my book!

I love that stuff, I've only ever had it made by ME, so I must make it real nice

You've GOT to try the Rajma. I swear it makes vegan chilli look like it's cheap, slutty best friend.

imago said:

ZombieKitten said:

I love that stuff, I've only ever had it made by ME, so I must make it real nice

You've GOT to try the Rajma. I swear it makes vegan chilli look like it's cheap, slutty best friend.

maybe I will

ZombieKitten said:

imago said:

You've GOT to try the Rajma. I swear it makes vegan chilli look like it's cheap, slutty best friend.

maybe I will

I haven't eaten an Indian dish with meat in it for several months.

They are sooooooo good at making veggies taste awesome.

imago said:

ZombieKitten said:

maybe I will

I haven't eaten an Indian dish with meat in it for several months.

They are sooooooo good at making veggies taste awesome.

I have to eat meat, doctors orders

I'm getting an iron infusion on Thursday, hurrah

I hate you guys. There's NOTHING yummy here

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And some Rajma that's so good, it'll make you want to go home and slap yo momma.

I think I just found a workable recipe that's not too difficult, but since I'm a lazy ass I'd try it with canned kidney beans instead

RAJMA (RED KIDNEY BEANS) RECIPE

Today: red wine and crackers.

Tomorrow: heated up, week old pasta sauce.

Last night I had a huarachazo for dinner:

It's a masa cake filled with beans and topped with tomato, onion, radish, peppers, mushroom, avocado and a bit of cheese and sour cream. (Normally it has meat on it too, but I leave that out.) And red and green salsa on the side. YUM!

And I had a bit of trifle from the super awesome bakery in my building - chocolate cake pieces w/salted caramel sauce topped with chocolate mousse and sprinkles of chocolate chip cookies. double YUM!

This morning I had a boring breakfast of cereal and greek yogurt. I have a wedding reception this afternoon, so not sure what all that will entail.

Ottensen said:

I think I just found a workable recipe that's not too difficult, but since I'm a lazy ass I'd try it with canned kidney beans instead

Don't worry I make it with canned kidney beans all the time! I usually serve it with jeera (cumin) rice or buttered rotis but it tastes great with any Indian breads or rice. Also if you like coriander, as I do, the fresh coriander garnish is a must, it works so well with all the flavours.

Ottensen said:

Started grocery shopping last night to get a start on prepping meals for the week, but really only got enough inspiration (and food) to go until Monday-Tuesday. Thinking of heading out again to pick up a pork roast, pancetta (for potatoes), red wine and cake ingredients. What are you cooking this weekend? Will you skip the kitchen and order in? Will you head out to eat with the fam, or get together with girls? Whether you're makin' souflee or reservations tonight, tell us what's cookin' on your side of town!

You know, we men cook, too. Although, techically, I supposed I could get together with girls and cook, too.

Back on topic:

Roasting sweet potatoes and making my seasonal favorite grilled chicken dish. Might do my sauteed green beans, while I'm at it.

I might go out with some friends tomorrow; it's been a minute since I hit a restaurant.

novabrkr said:

Today: red wine and crackers.

Tomorrow: heated up, week old pasta sauce.

a pasta sauce that's been sitting around for 116 years usually tastes pretty darned good

ThreadBare said:

Ottensen said:

Started grocery shopping last night to get a start on prepping meals for the week, but really only got enough inspiration (and food) to go until Monday-Tuesday. Thinking of heading out again to pick up a pork roast, pancetta (for potatoes), red wine and cake ingredients. What are you cooking this weekend? Will you skip the kitchen and order in? Will you head out to eat with the fam, or get together with girls? Whether you're makin' souflee or reservations tonight, tell us what's cookin' on your side of town!

You know, we men cook, too. Although, techically, I supposed I could get together with girls and cook, too.

Back on topic:

Roasting sweet potatoes and making my seasonal favorite grilled chicken dish. Might do my sauteed green beans, while I'm at it.

I might go out with some friends tomorrow; it's been a minute since I hit a restaurant.

I've totally lost my groove when it comes to cooking chicken. I seem to keep doing the same 5 versions of roast chicken, and then panfried or grilled chicken breast (not very heavily seasoned). I think I've hit a chicken slump

Ottensen said:

ThreadBare said:

Ottensen said:

I've totally lost my groove when it comes to cooking chicken. I seem to keep doing the same 5 versions of roast chicken, and then panfried or grilled chicken breast (not very heavily seasoned). I think I've hit a chicken slump

That's why I save this chicken dish for autumn. I understand. But the old pasta sauce line has me worried. I was told toss after 2 weeks.

Oh yes, 2 weeks is definitely long enough. I usually go up to a week before I toss mine !

But a tomato sauced pasta that's maybe 2 or 3 days in the fridge--- actually a tomato sauced anything

I usually have Saturday's Indian leftovers for Tuesday lunch. Since tonight's dish is a tomato based sauce, by Tuesday it's going to be mega rich and bursting with flavor from all of the spices.

tonight i present cheese on toast

DoffieParker said:

tonight i present cheese on toast

I'm not hatin', I've done that before! It's usually buffalo mozerella on a rustic baguette, but it's still cheese on toast!

Actually here in Germany they have a food tradition called "abendbrot" or Evening Bread; when you're lazy or don't feel like cooking, you make a pot if tea, break out all kinds of bread and rolls and cheese and cured meats. We'll probably have that on Monday night.

I like to add baguettes and an assortment of cheeses. It's essentially the frou frou way of eating cheese-toast

InternationalLover82 said:

I hate you guys. There's NOTHING yummy here

Here's something for the chil'ren

NDRU said:

InternationalLover82 said:

I hate you guys. There's NOTHING yummy here

Here's something for the chil'ren

Lord, I haven't had a good burger in I don't know how long. There's only one really good burger joint here (and I've already forgotten the name). It's waaaaay on the other side of town and an American girlfriend took me there. it was so good I think I almost fainted afterwards