What's cookin' boys?

[TheOldHokie]

Dan - - I somehow got back to this from New Year's Day.....

All the stuff you make looks great and so well-refined.

For anyone to make their own manicotti is admirable. Pasta and filling are both very simple; but to make a manicotti takes some effort.

As a youngster cook, I was taught by some Italian chefs -- -manicotti with sausage in the filling is one I NEVER saw, but bet it was damned good.....

I always look forward to your food posts, keep them coming.....

We're having Meatloaf Saturday or Sunday. I'll likely double it so I can have some meatloaf sandwiches...

Thanks !! Enjoy those sandwhiches

I hate screwing with those dried pasta tubes I think "technically" the dish is called cannelloni when you use rolled sheets.

I would not be a happy vegan although theres a lot of really good Indian dishes

Stay warm and safe!

Dan

 

[TheOldHokie]

Heres another "unusual" take on a common dish. I got it from the cook at my golf club. His rendition is about three times this single serve size and its on the menu as Nachos Grande. A big heap of shredded lettuce, diced chorizo, onions, olives, tomatoes. and sliced jalalenos. Topped with a spicy queso snd served on a platter with a border of chips.

Nachos Grande

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[PoTreeBoy]

Heres another "unusual" take on a common dish. I got it from the cook at my golf club. His rendition is about three times this single serve size and its on the menu as Nachos Grande. A big heap of shredded lettuce, diced chorizo, onions, olives, tomatoes. and sliced jalalenos. Topped with a spicy queso snd served on a platter with a border of chips.

Nachos Grande

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You can eat this, but not pizza?

 

[TheOldHokie]

You can eat this, but not pizza?

Thats an interesting question.

I had a hiatal hernia repair post transplant where they wrap the top of the stomach around the lower end of the esophagus to reinforce and close off the tear in the diaphragm. That can clamp down on the esophagus causeing a constriction and swallowing issues. Turns out yeast breads are some the worst foods because they can swell and become impacted. The stuff on that platter slides right down if well chewed. Now on the slide out things like chorizo and jalapenos can present a different problem.

Dan

 

[johnjk]

Seafood dinner tonight.

 

[RCW]

Thats an interesting question.

I had a hiatal hernia repair post transplant where they wrap the top of the stomach around the lower end of the esophagus to reinforce and close off the tear in the diaphragm. That can clamp down on the esophagus causeing a constriction and swallowing issues. Turns out yeast breads are some the worst foods because they can swell and become impacted. The stuff on that platter slides right down if well chewed. Now on the slide out things like chorizo and jalapenos can present a different problem.

Dan

Dan -

I’m damned glad to have you here and contributing on several topics.

Said it a while back - haven’t found anything that you’re not good at….

Not being a smartass - genuine appreciation.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Dan -

I’m damned glad to have you here and contributing on several topics.

Said it a while back - haven’t found anything that you’re not good at….

Not being a smartass - genuine appreciation.

Well thank you so much

My wife has a list of shortcomings she has compiled over the last half century. Would you like a copy

Dan

 

[RCW]

Well thank you so much

My wife has a list of shortcomings she has compiled over the last half century. Would you like a copy

Dan

No - - don't need your Mrs. copy.

My Mrs. has one that probably looks similar.... only had 4 decades to compile....

 

[TheOldHokie]

Beef Burrito​

I can't believe we were out of pinto beans!!!

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[RCW]

Meatloaf - extra for sandwiches - I had an inspiration….
Brown basmati rice with mushrooms
Butternut squash

 

[RCW]

Meatloaf sandwich….

 

[TheOldHokie]

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Meatloaf sandwich….

Ohh baby - a good sandwich starts with good bread

 

[TheOldHokie]

Cleaning Out The Fridge

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This is a classic preparetion often found in Michelin starred restsurants

Dan

 

[RCW]

Cleaning Out The Fridge

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This is a classic preparetion often found in Michelin starred restsurants

Dan

We love leftovers…..good food makes for great leftovers…

 

[TheOldHokie]

We love leftovers…..good food makes for great leftovers…

Yep, and that includes desert.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Dirty Chili

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As a freshman in 1969 we didnt have no stinkin Ramen

Dan

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Dirty Chili

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As a freshman in 1969 we didnt have no stinkin Ramen

Dan

OK, what's dirty about it? I should've got off my duff and made a pot of ancho chili by now.

 

[TheOldHokie]

OK, what's dirty about it? I should've got off my duff and made a pot of ancho chili by now.

Browned ground beef, beans, canned beef broth, and a little tomato juice thrown together in a pot with seasonings. Takes about 15-20 minutes. In truth it tastes OK but I put a little lipstick on the pig.

Dan

 

[TheOldHokie]

Doc says to eat lots of fresh fruit and dairy

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[TheOldHokie]

So easy, So tasty

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