Pat Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Spiced almonds and peanuts Potato and cheese pirogies with cubed salami, sauteed finely chopped button mushrooms, and pea shoots I plated the pirogies over a nest of sauteed julienned orange bell pepper and vidalia onion, and then added the salami, mushrooms, and pea shoots. I topped the whole thing with a little grated Parmigiano and used a few of the flowering vines with tiny pods as an edible garnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Pan-seared Eco-Friendly Spring lamb shoulder chops Semi-homemade vegetable korma (base was canned Patak's korma sauce) Basmati rice Fresh cilantro-mint chutney Cucumber raita Corn and coconut salad 2007 Ch. Suau Rosé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Friday lunch after graduation:Congratulations to Veggie-Teen! Bet they barbecue tempeh real good in North Carolina! (What a great meal, too!)Maro (fava mousse) crostini with Everona Stony Man sheepmilk cheeseAwww... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Typos can be amusing. It was the fantasizing about editing typos anonymously in the restaurant that fell flat for me. I'm as elitist as the next gal, but can't cast the first stone here, having been the victim of spellcheck and my own fumbling fingers too many times. Her Thanksgiving article had a similar vibe.Steve Raichlen rocks. More please. Yes he does. I made the Smoke-Roasted RaspberryNectarine PearBlueberry Crisp, based on his recipe in the Post yesterday, for dessert last night and it was very good. I used some pecan wood for the smoking and the crisp does pick up a good dose of smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Grilled chicken with barbecue sauce shelled peas grilled bread brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with fleur de sel carrot cake The bread was pugliese from the bread Ovens at Quail Creek Farm, bought at Penn Quarter today. Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Grilled atsuaage (deep-fried block or cutlet of tofu), served with soy sauce and lots of shichimi (Japanese seven-spice) Warabi (bracken, a kind of fern) topped with soy sauce and katsuobushi (bonito) flakes Steamed rice Martinis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Moved into the new place last Saturday, but not before grilling up some AMAZING ribeye steaks (Australian free-range grass-fed, no less) that I got at the Fresh Market for $5.99 a pound. $5.99 a pound!!! Delicious, especially when paired with an heirloom tomato salad and homemade cilantro salad dressing. Still acclimating to the new kitchen (and to my new stainless steel cookware), but last night I threw together some salmon (marinated in a pureed mixture of green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice wine, chili-garlic sauce, and sesame oil) with sauteed bok choy and shiitake mushrooms. Delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Last night was fish tacos--sauteed tilapia, red cabbage slaw (with sour cream, lime juice, scallions, and jalapeno), and fresh cilantro. The soft tortillas contrasted with the crunchy slaw, and the warm fish contrasted with the cold veggies. Yum! A very refreshing and light summer din-din. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Lamb merguez sausages with spicy chickpeas Couscous Roasted garlic bread (Costco) I had only bought a couple of the lamb sausages and wasn't sure what I was going to do with them. I supplemented them with two chicken andouille sausages in lamb casings and made a half recipe (more or less). It came out pretty well. I made my own spice mixture from a version I found online. I didn't have preserved lemons, so I used the zest of one fresh lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Mussels with peas, diced chorizo, garlic, dry sherry, and chicken broth. Hit with a little smoked paprika just before serving. Bonaparte baguette. Coffee ice cream with chocolate sauce. No booze, on account of the 20 benadryl I had to take yesterday. Damn hay fever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Breakfast for dinner last night: bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, and raisin toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Beef carpaccio with a spinach salad in balsamic shallot vinagrette Tenderloin chain cheesesteaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Grilled hot dogs with homemade vidalia relish. Olde-Fashioned macaroni salad. Vanilla ice cream with sour cherry compote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Wild Turkey Rye Manhattans Grilled tofu topped with seasoned (dengaku) miso Kabocha croquettes (korokke in Japanese) Steamed brown rice Shredded cabbage and kaiware (daikon sprouts) salad with ume and shiso (Japanese plum and perilla) dressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Classic steak au poivre Mashed potatoes Vegetable medley Spinach salad w/ shallot balsamic vinaigrette Crusty french bread 2005 Crivelli Ruche Not the most unconventional meal out there, but everything was delicious (homemade chicken stock = depth of flavor = yay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Family dinner in Los Angeles Mixed green salad with homemade vinaigrette (Mom's contribution) Slow-roasted Copper River salmon Salsa verde Steamed new potatoes Roasted red peppers with roasted garlic and basil Roasted green and golden zucchini Roasted crimini mushrooms Fava beans Coconut jasmine rice pudding with champagne mango 2007 Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Porch in suburbs with plaintive cat contemplating leap from railing: Roasted turbot on bed of Sorrel Pair of smashed potatoes Five tiny, tart-skinned blueberries Wedge of bittersweet Toblerone bar Tap water, tepid Two stars in sky Lightning bugs flashing above the trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Ramen-ya at home: soy sauce flavored ramen with a side of homemade pork gyoza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 The past couple of days have brought steak fajitas, DELICIOUS turkey burgers (with gruyere, mustard, green onions, and breadcrumbs mixed into the ground meat--so very moist and juicy), and a curried pea frittata with tomato chutney. I've been relying heavily lately on my "Good Food Fast" cookbook (associated with "Martha Stewart Living" magazine), but I think I'm ready to bust into some more advanced dishes now that I'm acclimated to my kitchen and getting settled into a routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Fresh peas...ahhhh. What's even better is that Lever Green Farm at Kingstowne market has them shelled. Five bucks gets you enough to make a couple dishes out of. Last night, I used some in a risotto with parmesan, peas and scallops. I even managed to get a nice crust on frozen and thawed scallops. Take that, Spike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Lemon sole sauteed in butter and olive oil finished with lemon topped with a salsa verde of garlic, capers, anchovies, basil, and baby gherkins that I riffed 95% off of Jamie Oliver baby yukon gold potatoes roasted brocoflower The sole fell apart (my first time trying to cook it...) but it was darn tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 grilled chicken with homemade peach habanero chutney sauteed summer squash with garlic and basil grilled pugliese from the Ovens at Quail Creek farm homemade vanilla ice cream with strawberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Salt-grilled yellowtail Parboiled spinach, cut into short pieces and mixed with a dressing of ground toasted sesame seeds, sugar, sake, soy sauce Steamed rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Sunday night was rigatoni with fresh goat cheese, spinach, and sauteed mushrooms. Very hearty and satisfying. Monday the low-fat diet started, so dinner was grilled halibut with pineapple lime salsa. Aside from the jalapenos not providing enough heat (I think I'm going to start cooking with habaneros or something else with more fire), it was a really colorful dish with clean flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Last night was Duck Confit Hash. Potatoes and onions browned in duck fat and butter with duck confit added about 3/4 of the way through so that it would warm through and begin to crisp, and roasted red peppers added at the end. Each portion was served with a farm fresh (purchased from the Dupont market on Sunday) poached egg. A Lambrusco di Sorbara Rose did a nice job of rounding out the meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Oil poached halibut with toasted pignoli gremolata Cauliflower mash Broccoli Rabe Magic Hat's light summer brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Okra waika only with substitution of ground lamb for ground beef--my first purchase from Virginia Lamb at Dupont Circle's market. I also substituted canned fire-roasted tomatoes for the red pepper paste and cayenne, cumin & sumac for the ground coriander. Inspired by first sighting of okra on Sunday (Farm @ Sunnyside). Wonderful w Paula Wolfert's noodle pilaf and Greek yogurt. Pinot Noir. A few black raspberries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Chicken andouille sausages and bacon on wheat hot dog rolls Baked macaroni and cheese The mac and cheese was a clean out the fridge project. I don't think I've ever put eggs in it before, but I had several eggs I needed to use, so I added them. Not surprisingly, it gave the final product much more of a custard base than usual. It tasted fine but I think I prefer a more solid (?) texture for baked macaroni and cheese--a different texture. I also used a couple of unopened pints of milk that had sell by dates of June 21 and 27, the remnants of a hunk of Costco edam and some cheap medium cheddar. Some Frank's hot sauce went into the sauce, along with chunked Costco salami. It made a big casserole full and we're going to be eating it for days . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Cornflake crusted pork chops a la Gillian Clark Scalloped potatoes with cheddar So delicious and only three pans to clean! It works for the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 A legitimately good cold pasta dish at our favorite local Italian place: capellini sauced with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, a smidge of garlic and balsamic vinegar, shreds of basil, and slivers of fresh mozzarella. The balance in the sauce was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Last night: Maple planked wild salmon Basmati rice Haricots verts with lemon and garlic Mixed green salad with miso dressing White peach, blackberries and sweet cherries with Swiss cherry yogurt 2007 Dom. Tariquet Rosé Tonight: Chicken gratinata with eggplant, marinated peppers and mushrooms Penne pasta Mixed green salad with Annie's Goddess dressing 2005 Beauzeaux (cheap but drinkable California plonk from Trader Joe's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 DAN: I want bearnaise sauce on my steak! DAN'S WIFE: Well I want bordelaise! DAN: Bearnaise! DAN'S WIFE: BORDELAISE!! DAN: BEARNAISE!!!!! Once we'd reached a state of detente, we settled on what I'm either going to call my "Craise-y" or my "Laise-y" Steak Dinner: Broccoli rabe in savory butter All-crust potatoes au gratin Center cut tenderloin roast with bearnaise sauce for Dan Center cut tenderloin roast with bordelaise sauce for Dan's wife 2005 Pere Caboche Shat a Nerf Dupe Ape Wegman's cookies for dessert The potatoes were absolutely amazing, quite possible the best potato dish I've ever had. Benriner-sliced potatoes in two to three layers on a silpat, each brushed with a mixture of garlic, butter, and cream and sprinkled with reggiano-parmigiana, gruyere, and mimolette and then finally topped off with a heaping of the cream mixture, the cheeses, and some panko breadcrumbs. Baked at 375 until starting to brown, then finished under the broiler until crisp. I must admit, I made an amazing bordelaise. It's a pity that the extra I'd planned to save went down the drain when I absentmindedly decided to strain it directly into my garbage disposal instead of the saucepot I'd reserved. And for breakfast this morning: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Tonight: grilled BBQ chicken corn on the cob tomato/basil salad potato salad my mom's blueberry pie vanilla ice cream ice cold Budweiser later: popsicles at the Takoma Park fireworks I love the 4th of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I love the 4th of July.I mostly love the day off, but I am celebrating national multiculturalism from a rooftop:Tiny lamb meatballs w toasted pinenuts wrapped in onion pita w fresh sliced onion and a yogurt-tahini sauce Green bean, corn and potato salad (some of these--or just sliced cucumbers) Cherries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Dan-seriously a last meal if there ever was one! Did you cook your potatoes in a baking sheet with a silpat? I've been into making pommes dauphinoise as a real treat lately...sounds similar-ish. Heather and Anna-You're 4th dining sounds great. I don't know what's in store for us down the street at our neighbor's get together, but I brought (sorry, made) a dessert. NY style cheesecake with blackberry coulis (strained through chinois) and a couple big honking whole berries on top. ps...the key to a dense NY style cheesecake is?....2 1/2 pounds of cream cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Dan-seriously a last meal if there ever was one! Did you cook your potatoes in a baking sheet with a silpat? I've been into making pommes dauphinoise as a real treat lately...sounds similar-ish.I was absent minded enought to dump most of the bordelaise into the sink, but not so absentminded that I stuck the silpat onto an oven shelf without a baking sheet underneath. I think traditionally dauphinoise only has cheese on the top and not layered through, but yeah, that's pretty much what this was. My favorite restaurant growing up served something similar, and everyone's favorite part was always the crust, so I endeavored to make a version that was almost ALL crust by layering it thinly and loosely and not letting it fill up around the sides of the pan. It was crunchy and cheesy and creamy and cholesteroly... Well, I'm off to enjoy whatever my non-foodie friends are burning up for the Fourth! Ciao! PS - Mona, I'm consistently amazed at the quality of your food photography. How do you hold off on eating stuff that looks so good long enough to snap a decent shot??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Curried chicken salad sandwiches Baked beans Qunoa cheesecake with cherries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Charcoal-grilled D'Artagnan pork hot dogs Grilled corn on the cob Coleslaw with coconut milk dressing Baked beans (from a can) Blueberry crisp with Haagen Dasz vanilla Cerveza Pacifico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I was absent minded enought to dump most of the bordelaise into the sink, but not so absentminded that I stuck the silpat onto an oven shelf without a baking sheet underneath. I think traditionally dauphinoise only has cheese on the top and not layered through, but yeah, that's pretty much what this was. My favorite restaurant growing up served something similar, and everyone's favorite part was always the crust, so I endeavored to make a version that was almost ALL crust by layering it thinly and loosely and not letting it fill up around the sides of the pan. It was crunchy and cheesy and creamy and cholesteroly... Well, I'm off to enjoy whatever my non-foodie friends are burning up for the Fourth! Ciao! PS - Mona, I'm consistently amazed at the quality of your food photography. How do you hold off on eating stuff that looks so good long enough to snap a decent shot??? I like the way you think, Dan. I never thought to make this type of potatoes on a baking sheet. I generally use casserole dishes. Thanks about the photos. I had to keep my paws off of the cheesecake to be able to deliver it intact to the picnic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Greek inspired lamb burger Open faced broiled tomato, basil, & provolone sandwiches Blueberries and whipped cream with pineapple sage Raspberry mini pie from New Morning Farm Blueberry-mint-lemonade gin fizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Calzones with salami and mozzarella and tomato sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 A room-temperature repast: grilled chicken with homemade vidalia/rosemary confit zucchini and two kinds of cherry tomatoes (golden and red), baked with olive oil, bread crumbs, and thyme pasta with pesto green salad with edible flowers bread and a little runny cheese an utterly forgettable domestic pinot noir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Jonathan's birthday by request: Breakfast: Spiced brioche French toast, with Bonaparte brioches and farmers' market eggs and milk Trader Joe's grade b maple syrup Ripe peaches Nueske's applewood smoked bacon Peet's cappuccino Sunday dinner: Slow-smoked spare ribs Homemade spicy bbq sauce Three bean salad Creamed spinach Red cabbage slaw Sour cherry tart with Haagen-Dasz vanilla ice cream 2007 Domaine de Mirail Rosé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I picked up a couple of pork and cheese pupusas at Tortilla Cafe, along with accompanying servings of curtido (Salvadorean cole slaw). To go with these, I made some chicken tacos on corn tortillas, black beans, and white rice. Nice meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Finger sandwiches with cucumber, radishes, and smoked salmon Marinated black-eyed pea salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Fritatta with Cibola's buffalo merguez, spinach and some leftover gruyere. Gold and green zucchini with onions seasoned with cumin and curry. Dessert was all local: white peach, raspberries, honey and homemade ricotta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sauteed beef, zucchini, red/yellow peppers, and eryngii (king oyster) mushrooms simmered in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and tobanjan (spicy miso paste) Steamed brown rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Birthday dinner: hanger steaks from Ray's the Classics sauce of demi-glace, mushrooms, thyme, and butter pommes frites green salad chocolate fudge bundt cake '00 Hartenberg Estate Cab Sauv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Charcoal-grilled Big Eye tuna burgers with grilled Vidalia onion, avocado and wasabi-ginger-lime aioli New potato salad 2007 Markowitsch rosé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Birthday dinner:....chocolate fudge bundt cake Gasp! No pie? Happy Birthday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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