Ace-Garageguy Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Nuttin but a bowl of steamed Brussles sprouts and dipping butter. Looking through the fridge for what was getting close to past-it (Americans WASTE over 25% of the food they buy on average, and I really don't like to waste if I can help it), I noticed I still had sprouts I didn't cook for Thanksgiving. The outer leaves were wilted and the stem ends were dried out, but after a little judicious trimming, they were fine. I think a lot of people hate Brussels sprouts because they get bitter if they're overcooked, but steamed just until they turn dark green, and slathered in melted butter, they're slightly sweet, have an almost meaty texture and make a surprisingly satisfying meal all on their own. Good for ya, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STYRENE-SURFER Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Never liked Brussel sprouts as a kid, they where always over cooked and bitter. Took a long time for me to try them again, much like the lousy canned mushrooms I was brought up on. Here is a nice recipe I have found and made several times for a really tasty salad, give it a try. https://wholefully.com/shaved-brussels-sprout-salad-apples-walnuts/ Edited November 30, 2018 by STYRENE-SURFER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Nuttin but a bowl of steamed Brussles sprouts and dipping butter. Looking through the fridge for what was getting close to past-it (Americans WASTE over 25% of the food they buy on average, and I really don't like to waste if I can help it), I noticed I still had sprouts I didn't cook for Thanksgiving. The outer leaves were wilted and the stem ends were dried out, but after a little judicious trimming, they were fine. I think a lot of people hate Brussels sprouts because they get bitter if they're overcooked, but steamed just until they turn dark green, and slathered in melted butter, they're slightly sweet, have an almost meaty texture and make a surprisingly satisfying meal all on their own. Good for ya, too. Brussels sprouts have always been one of my favorites. I think that many times, whether or not you like something can have a lot to do with how you were raised. Coming from a German/Russian family from the Dakotas, I was brought up on things like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, rutabagas, turnips & kohlrabies. To this day one of my favorite meals is something that a good majority of people turn their nose up at. Liver and onions!! Can't get enough! We ate a lot of chicken livers when I was a kid too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 ^^^ Making me hungry again, man. I love ALL of that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Mongolian Beef. Finicky 12 year old decided he didn't want any and the wife took some of the beef/pepper/onions before i put in the flavoring. Needless to say I have lunch for a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 17 hours ago, HomerS said: Mongolian Beef. Finicky 12 year old decided he didn't want any and the wife took some of the beef/pepper/onions before i put in the flavoring. Needless to say I have lunch for a couple days. Yum! I have a fantastic Mongolian Beef recipe! I haven't made it in a while. Possibly soon! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 This was one of those "Home Chef" meals. Kind of an odd combination, but it wasn't terrible. "Fig and Goat Cheese Flat Bread". Caramelized onion with balsamic vinegar, pureed figs, asparagus, walnuts, arugula, mozzarella and goat cheeses. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Had homemade pizza last night topped with mushrooms, black olives and three cheeses. This morning had an omelet with cheese, mushrooms, black olives and sausage and homemade muffins made from Malt O Meal cereal and bananas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Last night had homemade chicken and noodles!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Tonight I'm making BLTCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Lemon pepper baked tilapia , loaded baked potato , cole slaw and fresh corn on the cob , sweet tea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Meatloaf , mashed taters with lots of black pepper and sliced beets with a little butter on them! Oh! and a hunk of munster cheese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) Grilled leftover meatloaf and sharp cheddar sandwich on pump with lotsa mayo, a little Dijon, cracked pepper. And a cheap pinot noir. Edited December 18, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Paleo chili on rice with some shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream. I'm not paleo but I had friend who were. They were coming to dining so I found this chili recipe and liked it enough to keep making it. One thing is you replace the beans with cubed sweet potatoes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Boneless pork chops stuffed with cranberry stuffing. Gravy. Broccoli. And chunky applesauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpatch Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Took mama out to Famous Daves's, for our 42 anniversary, last night. I had a double order of the brisket, cole slaw, wilber beans and a couple of Budweisers Mama had a order of brisket and an order of wings, cole slaw, french fries and a couple of lite beers, And for dessert we had Banana Pudding. Great meal with a great women, we even stopped at our favorite watering hole on the way home and had an anniversary drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 50 minutes ago, Cornpatch said: Took mama out to Famous Daves's, for our 42 anniversary, last night. I had a double order of the brisket, cole slaw, wilber beans and a couple of Budweisers Mama had a order of brisket and an order of wings, cole slaw, french fries and a couple of lite beers, And for dessert we had Banana Pudding. Great meal with a great women, we even stopped at our favorite watering hole on the way home and had an anniversary drink. Happy Anniversary! 42 years. That's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpatch Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Thank You David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Cornpatch said: Took mama out to Famous Daves's, for our 42 anniversary, last night. I had a double order of the brisket, cole slaw, wilber beans and a couple of Budweisers Mama had a order of brisket and an order of wings, cole slaw, french fries and a couple of lite beers, And for dessert we had Banana Pudding. Great meal with a great women, we even stopped at our favorite watering hole on the way home and had an anniversary drink. Mmmmm, Wilbur Beans! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 25, 2018 Author Share Posted December 25, 2018 Today we had our annual "Christmas Seafood Feast", albeit a slightly truncated version. My daughter needed to return home this morning, so she was not able to dine with us as usual. So this year, it was just the wife and I and our 25 year old son. No veggies or starches, no bread, no salads. Only succulent seafood! This year it was king and snow crab, bacon wrapped shrimp with a teriyaki BBQ sauce, mussels with garlic and white wine, and shrimp scampi. All very delicious. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Steve....you are killing me! Shrimp, crab, lobster, squid, octopus, gator, shark, oyster, clams, scallops...it's all good. Not much of a fish fan but everything else aquatic, I'm in!! Don't know how I married someone who've seafood is only BBQ'ed Salmon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, HomerS said: Steve....you are killing me! Shrimp, crab, lobster, squid, octopus, gator, shark, oyster, clams, scallops...it's all good. Not much of a fish fan but everything else aquatic, I'm in!! Don't know how I married someone who've seafood is only BBQ'ed Salmon. I know. How wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Left over spiral sliced ham.....diced......mixed into mac-n-cheese using sharp white cheddar. My office clothes are so not gonna fix next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Tonight bean soup with the ham bone left over from Christmas dinner, homemade cornbread with fresh honey and butter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Chili tonight but filet mignon cooked on the grill, baked potato, and salad tomorrow night. Happy New Year to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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