Supper

[backyardchef]

Pot of Pintos simmering on the stove with a bunch of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, peppers, chicken stock and I'm gonna throw a chopped up hank of double smoked garlic kielbasa in there in an hour or so. Taunting me. 

Edited September 6, 2024 by backyardchef
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[maison rustique]

I need to drag out the crockpot and cook some beans or lentils. You guys are making me hungry!

[StephanieL]

Speaking of lentils....N made a salad with RG's French green lentils last night. She first cooked them with shallots carrot, and bay leaves and then mixed the cooked lentils with sliced radish and cucumber and a whole-grain mustard, white balsamic, and olive oil dressing. The lentil mixture was then combined with arugula, roasted beets, smoked salmon, and a topping of mascarpone cheese, fresh dill, and dried Meyer lemon zest. Shelf-stable smoked salmon in those flat cardboard boxes is a great staple to keep in the pantry.

Edited September 7, 2024 by StephanieL

[maison rustique]

My sister and her hubby were here yesterday afternoon/evening and took me out for an early supper at Osteria Bianchi a local place that is very good. It was a perfect weather day so we sat outside. The only photo I took was of my sis, her husband and wine. Everyone thinks my sister and I are the same person or twins, so it is almost like seeing me, except that I just got my haircut so hers is considerably longer than mine. Ha! I always love that since she's 9 years my junior. Anyway, I got so involved in enjoying the weather and wine that I forgot to take pix of food. We shared many things and had a couple of specials not on the menu--Little Gem Caesar salad, an eggplant pizza, a rolled lasagna noodle thing and the corn/mushroom pasta. And olive oil cake. My fridge is full of leftovers, so I'll be feasting all week.

[small h]

Elderly eggplant, elderly chanterelles, rescued by oil and spice and heat.

Squid with white beans and all the basil.

[Diancecht]

saturday:

baked rockfish; steamed brown rice; miso shiru with carrots and mitsuba; carrot and daikon salad; quick cucumber and ginger pickle.

 

[Diancecht]

sunday:

cucumber, mint, and celery salad

chicken with grapes, olives, and sage

italian fruit salad (with grapes, orange, and pluots)

[maison rustique]

My food-gifting friend showed up yesterday with a ton of Mexican food. He was doing a segment for one of the local TV stations on the KC Taco Trail and I got to enjoy some of the benefits. I already had Italian leftovers from Saturday night, so I now have enough food to last me at least a week and maybe even more. 

 

I gorged myself on this last night.

[StephanieL]

--Pan-seared baseball steak
--Baked Russet potato
--Sauteed mushrooms and greens, plus a small roasted Japanese eggplant from our garden

 

[Sneakeater]

I’ve never eaten a baseball. 

[small h]

Yesterday I learned there was something called a carpetbag steak, and I bet you've also never eaten a carpetbag.

[Wilfrid]

That's an old thing isn't it? Steak stuffed with shrimp says my memory, without googling.

[small h]

The first google hit I got was oysters, but I stopped at that first google hit.

[small h]

Corn, red pepper, onion, eggplant, steamer clams, Mexican oregano. This is what happens when I make a greenmarket run - I want to eat everything at once.

Also salad. My Sungold plant isn't producing as much as last year, but it's doing alright.

[StephanieL]

Smoky black bean, corn, and sweet potato chili, served with avocado and tortillas.

[voyager]

What you do when you take a nap and let a beef stew overcook -> bolognese.

One of my favorite plates,

 

 

 

 

Edited September 21, 2024 by voyager

[small h]

Roasted shrimp, okra and maitakes.  I was happy to not screw this up, 'cause maitakes ain't cheap.

Corn, tomato, peaches and basil. Super sweet salad!

[bloviatrix]

Sweet corn and potato vichysoisse with chard fritters.

[maison rustique]

I had a chopped salad with Saltines and butter. Didn't have bread, so I went diner-style. I'd forgotten how much I love Saltines with butter.

[small h]

Laszlo inquires whether you are, in fact, gonna finish that.

[Wilfrid]

Souse time! 

[voyager]

Buttery polenta with Bolognese.

(another ladle of ragu added half way through.)

[voyager]

35 minutes ago, small h said:

Laszlo inquires whether you are, in fact, gonna finish that.

Well, did you?

[small h]

11 minutes ago, voyager said:

Well, did you?

I ate most of the sardines. But I set some aside. For cat.

[voyager]

What to eat when there's nothing to eat, "Marie Antoinette" version.   On hand: butter, garlic, heavy cream, truffled brie, spaghetti