StephanieL Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Shepherd's pie (properly made with ground lamb) with mashed sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes. N added lots of vegetables, including leeks, carrots, turnips, and mushrooms. A warming meal for a cold snap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Sometimes... I roast a chicken (simply with salt & pepper), and it comes out pretty nice. The roasted potatoes, onions, carrots don't hurt either. (Nor does the jus made with all those lovely drippings). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 We took a day trip to Montauk, and I thought I’d pick up some bay scallops, 'cause they have to be cheaper at the source, no? Hahahaha. No. Expensive scallops, cheap (from Trader Joe’s) shrimp. I’m not sure the scallops were worth - cough - $60/lb, but they were very good. And a steamed artichoke with avocado cream. A little unorthodox, and I took many liberties with the dip recipe, but I’ve no complaints about this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 2 hours ago, small h said: And a steamed artichoke I picked up a couple of artichokes at Trader Joe's this week because they felt surprisingly good in hand (and squeaked). Braised them (a la Romana) and they were very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 That's where these are from! Their artichokes are usually dried out and starting to spread; these were heavy and tightly curled. So I got two. Maybe I'll braise the other one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Oven on, not only for breakfast, so I put together batch of dough in the morning. It became both flatbread and pizza. Half rossa, half herbed. More... @rancho_gordo's Alubia Blancos. Topped with bread crumbs and parmesan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 22 hours ago, small h said: That's where these are from! Their artichokes are usually dried out and starting to spread; these were heavy and tightly curled. So I got two. Maybe I'll braise the other one. Am about to cook up an artichoke i bought yesterday. 3 1/2 ", firm, squeaky, $1.67. Lunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Roast longaniza in zero carb buns in front of the Grammys (which packed in all the hip hop acts it has ignored over the years ). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 N made a really good bake using salt cod, RG large white limas, cremini mushrooms, cauliflower greens, anchovy paste, and other seasonings, with a crusty topping of Swiss cheese and panko crumbs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Made a surprisingly delicious soup last night, with precooked white Alubia blanca beans, a leftover steamed (large) globe artichoke, and a quart of roasted chicken stock made last week. Scraping all the good stuff off the artichoke leaves was the hardest part, but then sautéed an onion, garlic and celery in olive oil, added the stock, beans and a little of the bean cooking liquid, and the artichoke flesh and heart. Simmered for 20 minutes, then hit it with the stick blender. Really great first course. Followed with: Favorite winter bitter greens (escarole, Treviso, Castelfranco, Romaine) salad that doesn't cost $20+. And penne with a simple, slightly chunky marinara sauce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 23 hours ago, joethefoodie said: a leftover steamed (large) globe artichoke The same batch of artichokes we both purchased is still at Trader Joe's. They're looking a little peaked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, small h said: The same batch of artichokes we both purchased is still at Trader Joe's. They're looking a little peaked. Yeah, this is what happens for sure! And artichokes sold like that are not dated as to when they were harvested or packed., as much of the produce at Trader Joe's is. I'm usually pretty happy with the artichokes I get from Fresh Direct - but the prices lately have been crazy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 It wouldn't be Super Bowl Sunday without chili, and N made a version with brisket, RG Jacob's Cattle beans, Modelo beer, chipotles en adobo, and a whole lot of other stuff. Cornbread on the side, avocado and scallions on top. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diancecht Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 meatballs in tomato sauce cauliflower stewed in wine…yes it’s supposed to be purple Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I love the differently colored cauliflower varieties out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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