Pat Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Broiled salmon with basil creme fraiche Leftover tabbouli Wax bean salad with vinaigrette and tomatoes With the last of the wax beans I purchased two weeks ago now eaten, I can now say I like wax beans. They're the only food I had a dislike of from childhood, as my mother served the canned ones. Oh, they were vile. I was never forced to eat them, but I would always try everything, and even just a few of them...bleah. It's not a surprise that fresh ones are oh-so-much better, but it took quite a while to take the step of actually purchasing and preparing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Braised rack of St. Louis-style ribs. See discussion here. Succotash with leftover grilled corn, red and green bell pepper, red onion and a can of butter beans. Butter, buttermilk and a splash of half n half. Baked beans. Garden salad with ginger-sesame dressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 no-meat tostadas--I melted some mozzarella di bufala on the beans to give them some heft, and used some salsa guajillo I'd made for enchiladas a week ago. pico di gallo and guacamole on top of the lettuce. peach crisp with B&J's vanilla Pacifico and Sierra Nevada summer lager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Green eggs and ham (Top Chef recipe from a couple of years ago) Roasted poblanos stuffed with creamed corn and pepper jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Panzanella, with fresh bread and two kinds of gorgeous cherry tomatoes from the RRB farmers' market, fresh mozzarella, shaved vidalia onions, and sherry vinaigrette Vanilla ice cream with peaches sauteed in vanilla and a bit of butter, water, and sugar Jameson's, rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Broiled squash blossoms stuffed with Keswick's herb de Provence bouvre (sp?) cheese and basil and mozzarella* Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and purple basil Hard boiled quail eggs sprinkled with zaatar and Maldon smoked salt Chocolate covered sunflower seeds Lemon balm and stevia sun tea *This was the first time I've tried using mozzarella in broiled squash blossoms. The one I ate right out of the oven was great but by the time I sat down to eat and the cheese had cooled the texture became hard and the cheese taste was rubbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Challah with butter Leftover creamed corn combined with leftover diced country ham and chives Not surprisingly, the corn and ham went well together. Convenient extras left from Saturday night's preparations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 chilled pea soup with mint linguini with mushrooms, olives and capers last of the peach crisp with B&J's vanilla 2008 Cantina Zacagnini montepulciano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Last night: seared tuna loin with avocado, red onion, and orange salsa. Tonight: center-cut pork loin chops (boneless) in a pesto wine sauce; steamed haricots verts with lemon zest and crushed red pepper. For tomorrow: zucchini-dill soup (made tonight, to be chilled and served as a cold-soup starter); shrimp-stuffed sole filets. I ... don't even know what I'm doing anymore; I'm just throwing things at the wall and seeing what sticks. These three meals seem ok. It's also entirely possible that the heat, travel, and imbecilic work situation have utterly addled my brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I ... don't even know what I'm doing anymore; I'm just throwing things at the wall and seeing what sticks. These three meals seem ok. It's also entirely possible that the heat, travel, and imbecilic work situation have utterly addled my brain. You're cooking at home with care and love. That's all that matters. Tomato paella that was supposed to be a test run on the grill, but with the storms, it was a re-run on the stove. I really want to try it outside before I inflict it upon friends. That socarrat is taunting me... Cuba libres to lessen the disappointment of not getting to cook outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Cantaloupe drizzled with jalapeno oil Roasted mission figs, stuffed with goat feta, and wrapped in prosciutto Cucumber-Chive finger sandwiches on buttered challah Tostada bowl filled with shredded lettuce, avocado-green tomato salsa, and grated pepper jack cheese; drizzled with jalapeno oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 That canteloupe sounds intriguing, Pat! We had Thai stir-fry with chicken and a variety of vegetables over Jasmine rice. The sauce was Thai red curry paste and lite coconut milk (and some other stuff like fish sauce). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Zucchini salad, chorizo sandwiches on homemade buns with chimichurri, zucchini fritters with creme fraiche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 That canteloupe sounds intriguing, Pat!. The ham and eggs from a couple of days before required a jalapeno-parsley oil, which made a huge amount. I've been looking for ways to use the excess . Tonight was Green salad (romaine, tomato, cucumber, radishes) with vinaigrette Greek cold cucumber soup Southern yellow squash casserole* Steamed spinach *No canned soups were harmed in making this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yfunk3 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I'm trying to use up all that excess stuff in the fridge that seems to last forever, so tonight I decided to make fancy egg sandwiches for dinner. Sauteed some shallots and cooked them with 2 scrambled eggs to split between two whole wheat pita halfs (1 whole pita). In one half I spread this jalapeno cheddar spread I had lying around and stuck in one last slice of honey-baked ham from the deli section of the grocery store. The other half, I put in a bit of smoked gouda (not too much, didn't want to overpower the other flavors) and quite a bit of homemade caramelized onions I had in a jar in the fridge. Very filling and satisfying. You'll never starve if you have eggs and some form of carb in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 lentil salad with charcoal roasted eggplant and red pepper cucumbers with yogurt, garlic and zataar cherokee purple tomato with buffalo mozz and basil chile olives ciabatta garlic toast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Squash blossom risotto followed by tomatoes stuffed with chevre and fresh herbs from the garden. These were OK tomatoes picked up at a farmer's market in North Carolina, and they were vastly improved by a little roasting. Maybe if I go outside and stare at mine, they'll ripen sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Mini baguette (Costco) with soy spread Baby bok choy saute with shiitake and button mushrooms; sake; tamari sauce; cashews Roasted salmon fillet (seasoned with lime juice, s+p, and jalapeno oil) with tomatillo-avocado salsa (jalapeno, lime juice, EVOO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 slow roasted salmon (farmed) fresh creamed corn green beans with roasted red pepper, lemon and garlic lentil salad sungold tomatoes toasted Marvy Market baguette TJ's mini mint ice cream sandwiches 2009 Domaine de la Petite Cassagne rosé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Vichyssoise with homegrown herbs, fresh baked baguettes, antibiotics for sinus infection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Nice sized hunk of Red Hawk Pint of blueberries Omelet filled with a ton of sauteed squash blossoms and piave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Vichyssoise with homegrown herbs, fresh baked baguettes, antibiotics for sinus infection Did the drugs go right into the soup? Tonight was Leftover pizza Greek cold cucumber soup Salmon tacos with tomatillo-avocado salsa, jalapeno oil, and sour cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese dressing oven roasted herb-brined Eco-Friendly chicken with lemon, garlic, thyme and tarragon in the cavity veg roasted under the chicken--potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, parsnip Toigo peaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 yesterday: lunch: chicken enchiladas with guajillo salsa, refried beans (canned), guacamole and chips dinner: charcoal-grilled wild salmon burgers with wasabi-ginger mayo, grilled onion, heirloom tomato and lettuce on brioche bun cucumbers marinated in rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and cilantro Toigo peaches 2009 Pazo Serantellos Albariño Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Cold avocado soup Provolone cheese sandwiches on mini-baguettes with cucumber, lettuce, and tomato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Last night: Pepper jack, peach, and chicken quesadillas with honey-lime sour cream Spinach salad with cumin vinaigrette This recipe came from the August Cooking Light - and it was definitely a hit! Lots of flavors going on, between the spicy cheese, the sweet peaches, and the tangy dressing on the spinach. I will absolutely make this one again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 We finally got a new grill, so almost everything was prepared on that last night. Creamy, Garlicky Tomato Gazpacho With Crunchy Pecorino* Grilled Bread brushed with jalapeno oil Grilled bratwursts** Grilled lime chicken Grilled baby eggplant Grilled yellow squash Boiled corn on the cob with butter *This was a New York Times recipe. I wasn't that thrilled with the way it turned out. **From German Gourmet. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 We finally got a new grill Charcoal or propane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Charcoal or propane? A compromise: charcoal with propane ignition . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Gazpacho (I don't make mine with bread, so I guess I should honestly call it "tomato soup, served ice cold!!" -- just tomatoes, cucumbers, Vidalia onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, EAT.) Pizza with chorizo*, shrimp, escarole, and manchego *chaofun made the chorizo and zomg om nom nom -- can we get him to go into business making this stuff? Soooo good ... and I have two more links for another try at this pizza, which needed a wee bit more cheese to be otherworldly ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 too hot to cook tomato & cucumber salad European-style pumpernickel (I love this stuff) sliced dill havarti cherries ice water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Soft chicken tacos (with shredded iceberg lettuce, sour cream, pepper jack, cilantro, and jalapeno oil). Corn-tomato-lime salsa Chunky guacamole The chicken was left from last night, as was the corn for the salsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Spicy poblano burgers with pickled red onions and chipotle cream. Spicy and smoky and pickly and yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Charcoal grilled: *Portabella caps, marinated all day in olive oil, roasted red pepper brine, champagne vinegar, and garlic; once grilled, finished with freshly grated Parmesan *Veggie kabobs with Vidalia onions, farm share zucchini & eggplant, olive oil salt & pepper *Chicken wings *Bison hot dogs (who knew?) Chased down with a Virginia Beach sunset. Thanks, Mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 gazpacho (mine was made with bread) with garlic toast Eco-Friendly beef burgers with caramelized onions charcoal roasted corn off-the-cob apricot-buttermilk cake with orange glaze Pacifico and Sierra Nevada Summerfest while we ate we watched Cocteau's La Belle et la Bête on TCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Dry rubbed and grilled Truck Patch pork tenderloin with caramelized onions and a blackberry gastrique sauce. Served with Garner's bi-color corn (best of the summer!) and capellini pasta salad with basil, tomato and lemon. This pork was incredibly tender-we hardly needed a knife to cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 last night chicken croquettes made with leftover roast chicken, potatoes and onions roasted pepper aioli braised chard more apricot-buttermilk cake (the soaking with orange syrup made this amazingly moist and long-lasting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 NY strip w/ herbs, butter, and garlic... chilled corn and carrot soup... apple cider biscuits made with whole what flour from Moutoux Orchard in Loudoun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 The neighbors are headed out on vacation and they brought me their perishables, 90% of which came from the Del Ray farmer's market. They could have left it all for the house sitter. Did I mention I love my neighbors? Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, a Cherokee purple tomato, basil from the window box, decent balsamic, and gray sea salt. Ginger liqueur topped with prosecco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 More corn-tomato salsa and guacamole with chips Chilaquile casserole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 caprese salad with mozz di bufala and Cherokee purple tomato Eco-Friendly chicken livers grilled on a plank over charcoal, with caramelized onions, crimini mushrooms, bacon and balsamic green beans with lemon last of the apricot cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Pan-Asian night! Tofu steak with shitake mushrooms, carrots, red onion and dashi stir fried baby bok choy stir fried mung bean sprouts fried rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Baked EcoFriendly chicken au jus Fresh black-eyed pea "succotash" braised rapini sweet potatoes with pineapple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I managed to get one dish on the table tonight - tarte à la moutarde with the remaining Cherokee purple tomato and the first ripe cherry tomatoes from the garden. Fast, easy, and really good. I need more tomato recipes like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Lemony orzo salad with chicken (from Cooking Light) Cooked some whole-wheat orzo, made a dressing from EVOO, lemon juice and zest, honey, and garlic (and S&P), shredded some Costco rotisserie chicken, chopped some cukes, red bell pepper, scallions, and dill, and threw everything together in a big bowl. Topped it with a bit of goat cheese. Nice and refreshing - wish there had been leftovers, but after a six-mile run, I'll eat anything in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Rejection by the little man of last night's roasted corn with coconut milk was Brutal. Brutal with a sideline of "well, it was gross, mama," brutal. Uh. But I liked it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Rejection by the little man of last night's roasted corn with coconut milk was Brutal. Brutal with a sideline of "well, it was gross, mama," brutal. Uh.Get used to it...last night: salade nicoise apricot tart (I made vanilla pastry cream with a mixture of coconut milk, almond milk, and skim milk. It turned out really good!) 2008 Meinklang Burgenland white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Tonight: Summer squash stuffed with feta, sweet corn, spring onion (summer onion?), salt, pepper, and nutmeg Romaine salad with feta dressing The squash recipe was adapted from Marian Morash's Victory Garden Cookbook. I'll give it another plug here because I know a lot of people don't know about it. Morash is the wife of an avid gardener (understatement alert), was a restaurant chef, then executive chef for one of Julia Child's shows alongside Sara Moulton, then she went on to the Victory Garden series. This cookbook is AMAZING for vegetable ideas. It has basic preparations for each vegetable, then multiple French treatments (crêpes, timbales, soufflés, quiches, tartes with alternating layers of veg and whipped eggs), then more American fare (quick breads, veg cakes, pancakes, anything with loads of cheese), but all the sections are geared toward the person who has a lot of produce to consider. It is an absolute lifesaver for someone who, hypothetically speaking, lives in a two person family, yet finds herself in possession of ten summer squash, a dozen ears of corn, five or six pounds of tomatoes, seven huge onions... Edited to say, goodeats - despite your young man's reaction to it, I may steal your corn/coconut milk idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Green salad (romaine, tomato, cucumber, radish, green bell pepper) with vinaigrette Goat cheese and basil ravioli with pesto Pork chops with caramelized onions and plum-cherry sauce Zucchini fritters with yogurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Eco-Friendly poussin, herb-brined then applewood smoked, with no-cook bbq sauce pineapple-coconut coleslaw new potato salad succotash with fava beans Troeg's Sunshine Pils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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