Weekend Cooking & Drinking Thread: Tommy John Sucks Edition

[BeastMan]

Basketball over. Tommy John killing baseball excitement. Screw it, I'm going fishing. 55 South as of now

[BrunswickDawg]

In honor of our arms breaking like spaghetti - cooked a nice pot with a meat sauce. Threw in some Italian sausage and grated fresh asiago and parm for the top. Some good old Coles garlic bread to go with it.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo8/BrunswickDawg/IMG_0693_zpsxbgkmv2e.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/BrunswickDawg/media/IMG_0693_zpsxbgkmv2e.jpg.html)

[It_Could_Happen]

Burgers soaked in Hoover Sauce tonight... Went easy tonight since I'm doing crawfish tomorrow night.

[SaintDawg]

Had a homemade reproduction of Rendevous ribs and Teryaki and Garlic Buffalo wings with roasted Brussel sprouts and purple potatoes. It didnt suck.

[The Federalist Engineer]

In honor of our arms breaking like spaghetti - cooked a nice pot with a meat sauce. Threw in some Italian sausage and grated fresh asiago and parm for the top. Some good old Coles garlic bread to go with it.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo8/BrunswickDawg/IMG_0693_zpsxbgkmv2e.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/BrunswickDawg/media/IMG_0693_zpsxbgkmv2e.jpg.html)

Looks like a mighty fine plate of food. I'd hit it

[BeastMan]

Just got down to the coast home base and was hoping the fridge had beer since I hadn't been down since October. Cheers....

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc473/stoms31/Mobile%20Uploads/0477D91D-16E0-458E-ADD4-9AD8C10C9971_zpsaojqugkr.jpg

[BeardoMSU]

Tonight I made a facsimile of Commander's Palace "turtle soup" (one of my favorite things on the planet).
https://s2.postimg.org/66vlrzccp/turtle_soup.jpg
I used chicken thighs instead of turtle, and just ran them through a meat grinder, which produced almost the exact same texture. I followed the cookbook, except I used beef broth instead of veal stock (which I didn't have). Overall, it was pretty damn close to the real thing.

As far as drinking, I had a few Narragansett tall-boys, then moved to bourbon (Weller Antique).
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/Gansett2007/JAWSQuint.gif

[BeastMan]

Beardo, never have I eaten or cooked turtle soup in my life. After that post Beardo, I'm intrigued. Nice work

[SaintDawg]

Beardo, never have I eaten or cooked turtle soup in my life. After that post Beardo, I'm intrigued. Nice work

Oh, it is fine! Middendorf's in Manchac, LA has a tasty one and you don't have to wear a dinner jacket.

[archdog]

Basketball over. Tommy John killing baseball excitement. Screw it, I'm going fishing. 55 South as of now

Spent all week travelling in England and France. Drank 53 pints, ate fish and chips all over the place. Ready to get home and eat some steak.

[SpeckleDawg]

Pork tacos & dirt cheap San Miguel Pale. Of all places to find the best tacos I have ever eaten, I wouldn't have expected it to be in the Philippines.

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t668/kbs68/D1420E68-A053-445E-91B8-6E4D9F5B82BD_zpsbqrcjxvi.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/kbs68/media/D1420E68-A053-445E-91B8-6E4D9F5B82BD_zpsbqrcjxvi.jpg.html)

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t668/kbs68/DBC0D544-DC11-4525-A4FB-42CF971CEDB5_zps044saamg.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/kbs68/media/DBC0D544-DC11-4525-A4FB-42CF971CEDB5_zps044saamg.jpg.html)

[lastmajordog]

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[beretta]

since we are in a food thread.....I am boiling crawfish tonight with my neighbor and one of my buddies......I haven't done it myself since 05, and trying to re educate myself....

I say no purge, just wash-----what you say?

I say cook sausage after all the crawfish is cooked due to grease getting on crawfish-----what ye say?

what seasoning you use and how much------I need to research this, i can't remember

[BeastMan]

Windy windy day in Hopedale. I'll have a good write up on the OD board Mondayish. Now drinkin Busch Heavy with a buddy.


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[Coursesuper]

Pork tacos & dirt cheap San Miguel Pale. Of all places to find the best tacos I have ever eaten, I wouldn't have expected it to be in the Philippines.

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t668/kbs68/D1420E68-A053-445E-91B8-6E4D9F5B82BD_zpsbqrcjxvi.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/kbs68/media/D1420E68-A053-445E-91B8-6E4D9F5B82BD_zpsbqrcjxvi.jpg.html)

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t668/kbs68/DBC0D544-DC11-4525-A4FB-42CF97w1CEDB5_zps044saamg.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/kbs68/media/DBC0D544-DC11-4525-A4FB-42CF971CEDB5_zps044saamg.jpg.html)

Where did you find that San Miguel, I haven't seen or had any since I was in the P.I. 1989?

[Dallas_Dawg]

Tonight I made a facsimile of Commander's Palace "turtle soup" (one of my favorite things on the planet).
https://s2.postimg.org/66vlrzccp/turtle_soup.jpg
I used chicken thighs instead of turtle, and just ran them through a meat grinder, which produced almost the exact same texture. I followed the cookbook, except I used beef broth instead of veal stock (which I didn't have). Overall, it was pretty damn close to the real thing.

As far as drinking, I had a few Narragansett tall-boys, then moved to bourbon (Weller Antique).
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/Gansett2007/JAWSQuint.gif

Cornbread

[Liverpooldawg]

Grilled Salmon, boudin, purple hull peas cooked with smoked sausage, potatoes, and a salad. Just had an Old Chubb. I have a few more on deck, probably at least an Old Rasputin and a Hopsecutioner. We have a Decoy Pinot Noir to have with dinner.

[Liverpooldawg]

Tonight I made a facsimile of Commander's Palace "turtle soup" (one of my favorite things on the planet).
https://s2.postimg.org/66vlrzccp/turtle_soup.jpg
I used chicken thighs instead of turtle, and just ran them through a meat grinder, which produced almost the exact same texture. I followed the cookbook, except I used beef broth instead of veal stock (which I didn't have). Overall, it was pretty damn close to the real thing.

As far as drinking, I had a few Narragansett tall-boys, then moved to bourbon (Weller Antique).
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/Gansett2007/JAWSQuint.gif

I've never had that but that looks dang good!

[SpeckleDawg]

Where did you find that San Miguel, I haven't seen or had any since I was in the P.I. 1989?

Currently in PI now. Hard to beat a beer for 45P

[BeastMan]

Seared tuna with a view of the bay

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc473/stoms31/Mobile%20Uploads/2CFE2D9D-48B4-4C75-A9D0-DB3714EAA1B7_zps6wh6ahlx.jpg

[lamont]

Tito's and olive juice

Old school meal passed down from my Grandparents- Green Peas and Spaghetti:

6 cans of green peas
1 big yellow onion- chopped
4 shakes of red pepper flakes
Salt-n-Pepa
Your favorite chicken parts (I use dark meat)

Brown oil and flour in your big pot then add onion. Let onion cook a couple mins then add green peas. Add a little more water and season. Let this cook on medium-low for an hour and a half....stirring at 15 min intervals. Add chicken- I usually use 3 legs and 3 thighs. Let cook another hour and a half. Make sure it cooks down to thicken some. Serve over spaghetti

[BeardoMSU]

Seared tuna with a view of the bay

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc473/stoms31/Mobile%20Uploads/2CFE2D9D-48B4-4C75-A9D0-DB3714EAA1B7_zps6wh6ahlx.jpg

Beautiful sear on that tuna, man.

[BeardoMSU]

Tito's and olive juice

Old school meal passed down from my Grandparents- Green Peas and Spaghetti:

6 cans of green peas
1 big yellow onion- chopped
4 shakes of red pepper flakes
Salt-n-Pepa
Your favorite chicken parts (I use dark meat)

Brown oil and flour in your big pot then add onion. Let onion cook a couple mins then add green peas. Add a little more water and season. Let this cook on medium-low for an hour and a half....stirring at 15 min intervals. Add chicken- I usually use 3 legs and 3 thighs. Let cook another hour and a half. Make sure it cooks down to thicken some. Serve over spaghetti

Looks tasty (all except you dirty'n up your vodka ;)). I'll definitely give that recipe a try.

[lamont]

I cant figure out how to post pics from my iphone this site or I'd share.

[BeastMan]

I cant figure out how to post pics from my iphone this site or I'd share.

Downloaded Photobucket app on you phone. Insanely easy

[lamont]

Downloaded Photobucket app on you phone. Insanely easy

ok- now thats alot of effort and shit to figure out

[SpeckleDawg]

I use photobucket, but even easier is https://postimage.io/

[CadaverDawg]

Seared tuna with a view of the bay

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc473/stoms31/Mobile%20Uploads/2CFE2D9D-48B4-4C75-A9D0-DB3714EAA1B7_zps6wh6ahlx.jpg

Damn that looks good. I love seared fresh tuna

[CadaverDawg]

Just got down to the coast home base and was hoping the fridge had beer since I hadn't been down since October. Cheers....

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc473/stoms31/Mobile%20Uploads/0477D91D-16E0-458E-ADD4-9AD8C10C9971_zpsaojqugkr.jpg

Damn that looks good. I love some damn cold beer

[BeastMan]

Grabbing a burger at Ed's in Hatty. If you've never been, it's worth stopping on the way through. Another RSJ joint

[No BS Dawg]

Looks tasty (all except you dirty'n up your vodka ;)). I'll definitely give that recipe a try.

I'd like to try this recipe Random... can you provide more details and specifics from your recipe on making this. I see flour, more water added, etc... I just want it as right as possible. Thanks in advance.

[lamont]

My Grandparents are New Orleans born and bred- then moved to Jackson in the mid-1950's. Their parents were Sicilian and German- so there are some great recipes there when you mix in the cajun influence that is New Orleans. But being part Sicilian- nothing is ever measured exactly. Its "put about this much in" when it comes to my family. So If I had to work to be exact:

4-5 tablespoons of vegetable oil
3 tablespoons of flour- put on medium heat and brown the flour like you would preparing gravy (light brown is good enough)

add onion to sautee some. Doesnt have to be long- 2-3 mins

Add 6 cans of greens peas. Use smaller, tender peas for best results. After dropping in- I suggest 3 more full cans of water
Salt-N-Pepa to taste.
Red Pepper flakes to taste- need a couple of tablespoons fo sho

I cover but leave the top 1/3 open- let it roll for 90 mins but stir every 15-20 mins

Add chickenv(leg quarters can be used but add another 15 mins of cooking if so). Same thing for the next 75 minutes- then take cover completely off for the last 15 minutes. Let sit 20-30 mins off heat before serving to thicken.
Cook thin spaghetti.

Serve over spaghetti with a piece of chicken. The green peas end up being slightly sweet and the chicken is tender. Just a good family meal.

[lamont]

Honestly- its a good meal and I really like it....my boys love it and its a good way to get kids to eat some veggies...but its something to cook 3 times per year- its not "great". I'm looking for ideas to add another ingredient to make it "pop" a little more. With all the cooks here- maybe we can get some ideas on another spice to add to it.

[Coursesuper]

Tito's and olive juice

Old school meal passed down from my Grandparents- Green Peas and Spaghetti:

6 cans of green peas
1 big yellow onion- chopped
4 shakes of red pepper flakes
Salt-n-Pepa
Your favorite chicken parts (I use dark meat)

Brown oil and flour in your big pot then add onion. Let onion cook a couple mins then add green peas. Add a little more water and season. Let this cook on medium-low for an hour and a half....stirring at 15 min intervals. Add chicken- I usually use 3 legs and 3 thighs. Let cook another hour and a half. Make sure it cooks down to thicken some. Serve over spaghetti

Titis and olive juice, the only way to drink a martini!

[Dallas_Dawg]

Honestly- its a good meal and I really like it....my boys love it and its a good way to get kids to eat some veggies...but its something to cook 3 times per year- its not "great". I'm looking for ideas to add another ingredient to make it "pop" a little more. With all the cooks here- maybe we can get some ideas on another spice to add to it.

Mushrooms are always good.

[CadaverDawg]

Titis and olive juice, the only way to drink a martini!

Your recipe sounds much better than Random's, imo*

[BeardoMSU]

Your recipe sounds much better than Random's, imo*

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[CadaverDawg]

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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to BeardoMSU again.

You know that's my favorite gif

[BeardoMSU]

Tonight I kept it simple***

I've got roasted chicken, sauteed radicchio (glazed with honey and balsamic vinegar), pomme rosti (essentially French hash-browns), and roasted tomatoes with a salad of raw frisee and radicchio leaves. Chicken is topped with a basic white wine sauce (shallots, sauvignon blanc from Nappa, mounted with butter). Tonight I was drinking Sapporo while I cooked, and had the same white wine with dinner. Pretty good night.
https://s21.postimg.org/92ymiyv1j/chicken.jpg