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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33266621)
I did buy it for that promo sale. Expired 5/9. My child had one last night for supper with a raw veggie tray.
in fact these sausage sales are now officially blocking me from buying Evergood until it’s on Costco sale. I will just wait. I’m in zero hurry and I’ve nowhere to go. Current sale is over aidell spicy mango chicken which I refuse to buy. Zero chicken sausage for me - I’ll just cook my own Costco chicken thighs! I love chicken sausage...especially chicken and apple but that mango sounds good too. |
Lobster rolls and pear crumble from 190 Four Seasons Hotel
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ae370a13d.jpeg The pear crumble Was going to get Shake Shack too but saving the “ run “ for another day . |
I have my degen poker play date tonight so will make the Nyt Southern Macaroni & Cheese (that I made in April) for my family before I exit. There’ll be enough for leftovers for a few days - it’s 1 pound of cheddar and 1/2-lb of Colby Jack. Plus 2 cups milk and 2 eggs.
My poker play date host will have pizza or indian. If the host doesn’t have food then I’ll order pizza with a lot of pepperoni. I’m bringing edible candies - $24.80 for a canister with 20 PCs, each with 5mg. |
Mr. CE has his golf league this evening and I have been craving sushi, so it is delivery for me!
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Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33267007)
Mr. CE has his golf leak this evening and I have been craving sushi, so it is delivery for me!
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33266887)
I have my degen poker play date tonight so will make the Nyt Southern Macaroni & Cheese (that I made in April) for my family before I exit. There’ll be enough for leftovers for a few days - it’s 1 pound of cheddar and 1/2-lb of Colby Jack. Plus 2 cups milk and 2 eggs.
My poker play date host will have pizza or indian. If the host doesn’t have food then I’ll order pizza with a lot of pepperoni. I’m bringing edible candies - $24.80 for a canister with 20 PCs, each with 5mg. |
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267094)
I grew up on souffle style and that NY Times recipe sounds too bland with both Cheddar and a Colby Jack. To me, substituting part Fontina, Havarti, and/or even Velveeta would make it more appealing in a souffle style Mac and Cheese for texture, but I'd likely use three eggs too.
https://www.marthastewart.com/957243...oni-and-cheese |
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267094)
I grew up on souffle style and that NY Times recipe sounds too bland with both Cheddar and a Colby Jack. To me, substituting part Fontina, Havarti, and/or even Velveeta would make it more appealing in a souffle style Mac and Cheese for texture, but I'd likely use three eggs too.
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Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 33267122)
Gruyere for the win. The Martha Stewart version is my all-time favorite and the only one I make now. I tried the NYT and you are correct; far too bland.
https://www.marthastewart.com/957243...oni-and-cheese
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33267252)
I thought that too...both of those cheeses are the same taste to me. I love gruyere in M&C but also with you on the Havarti ...maybe gouda.
The "Andy Reid" version doesn't include eggs, but has six cheeses. https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/...-cheese-recipe |
baking the Mac & cheese now before I broil the remaining cheese on top. I’m excited for my poker degen play date. I’m really hungry - I’ve eaten 1-2 carrots and I can really feel the hunger. I’ll have some of this before I exit.
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267094)
I grew up on souffle style and that NY Times recipe sounds too bland with both Cheddar and a Colby Jack. To me, substituting part Fontina, Havarti, and/or even Velveeta would make it more appealing in a souffle style Mac and Cheese for texture, but I'd likely use three eggs too.
I’m using tillamook medium cheddar. I had a piece on Friday during my parent chaperone day and I really liked it! I’m tempted to have some now.
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267325)
Thanks too you both. I thought something looked "off" to me. No disrespect to the recipe or the cooks.
The "Andy Reid" version doesn't include eggs, but has six cheeses. https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/...-cheese-recipe |
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267094)
I grew up on souffle style and that NY Times recipe sounds too bland with both Cheddar and a Colby Jack. To me, substituting part Fontina, Havarti, and/or even Velveeta would make it more appealing in a souffle style Mac and Cheese for texture, but I'd likely use three eggs too.
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Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267325)
Thanks too you both. I thought something looked "off" to me. No disrespect to the recipe or the cooks.
The "Andy Reid" version doesn't include eggs, but has six cheeses. https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/...-cheese-recipe I just read the Andy Reid one...that wins because it has bacon!! |
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33267424)
I never use eggs. The recipe finkface posted is closest to what I make. Make a roux. I have never heard of eggs in mac & cheese. And I love a lot of panko or crunchy bread crumbs on top.
I just read the Andy Reid one...that wins because it has bacon!! |
Originally Posted by kipper
(Post 33267358)
I use sharp cheddar, colby jack, and Velveeta.
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33267424)
I never use eggs. The recipe finkface posted is closest to what I make. Make a roux. I have never heard of eggs in mac & cheese. And I love a lot of panko or crunchy bread crumbs on top.
I just read the Andy Reid one...that wins because it has bacon!! |
it’s good! I didn’t eat too much and it’s filling.
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33267424)
I never use eggs. The recipe finkface posted is closest to what I make. Make a roux. I have never heard of eggs in mac & cheese. And I love a lot of panko or crunchy bread crumbs on top.
I just read the Andy Reid one...that wins because it has bacon!! https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b804b7936e.png https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...06b06b051.jpeg |
Need a scoop cut though, but win $$$ on your poker night.
Exchange Evaporated Milk for whole milk, and it's much closer to anything "Southern" in my life. |
Grilled pizza #1
garlic oil brushed on crust mix of feta, mozzarella, provolone artichoke hearts, basil pepperoncini mixed with honey https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a774576c97.jpg pizza #2 roasted tomatoes goat cheese prosciutto https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fae5807300.jpg Peroni beer |
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267459)
I remember every cook in my family using eggs, evaporated milk, and Velveeta plus two other cheeses, oh, and a few drops of hot sauce. 😀
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Originally Posted by kipper
(Post 33267530)
I don't use eggs.
I can make a good blonde roux, but it's not for my Mac and Cheese. |
Indian supper with poker:
chicken biriyani saag paneer chana Masala pikora (fried treats) spicy fried chili pepper raita super yum lotsa alcohol i won $30. Range overall from -$80 to +$115.70 all this from $0.10/$0.20 blinds https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b4ee56bf3.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...61a1f742a.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...eb3bf6149.jpeg
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267511)
Need a scoop cut though, but win $$$ on your poker night.
Exchange Evaporated Milk for whole milk, and it's much closer to anything "Southern" in my life. |
Originally Posted by csufabel
(Post 33267532)
Then we'd fight after the brisket or pulled pork. 😉
I can make a good blonde roux, but it's not for my Mac and Cheese. |
tonight will be Singapore rice noodles
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Fennel seed-scented cauliflower curry with Pacific cod from today's Sitka Salmon Shares delivery
Basmati rice https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c9db0f6f67.jpg (ETA photo, not beautiful but delicious) |
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The Ford from a local pizzeria. |
Leftover Mac & cheese
kielbasa grilled corn on the cob raw organic carrots leftover susiecakes celebration cake (my favorite!!) - enough sugar that I won’t crave it for ages. |
tonight was potstickers, airline pretzels, two Pirate cookies, and a navel orange
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I made Leczo.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...505d59555.jpeg I used smoked Hungarian kolbacz. I added chicken breast to the recipe. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...35f9dbafc.jpeg It came out like this. There rice underneath and sour cream on top. That’s me in the spoon. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...194da93fd.jpeg |
semi-fatty BBQ pork and roasted pork rice with salted egg.
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Tonight, we returned to one of our favorite buffets, Ginza, where we haven't been since February 2020. Although they have signs, "requiring" face masks and plastic gloves. they can no longer enforce it due to DeSantis' ruling. I would say 90% were masked walking around, but only around 50% used the provided food service gloves. My wife and I used a pair of gloves to serve ourselves, and changed them when back at the table as the food could be a little messy. I had only a few items, snow crab, raw oysters (huge) about 3 dozen, ginger scallion lobster in shell, cut up into small pieces, and some pan fried gyoza. We tried to put Diwata into her crate before leaving, but she knocked over her water onto the mat and soaked it. We tempted fate, and left her outside the crate, but confined to the family room only. She was very well behaved, not doing anything besides eating her food and playing with her toys. We rewarded her good behavior with a treat when we got home.
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Youth baseball team party, held at a park after the final match of the season:
Goat Hill pizza - meat combo, veggie combo, cheese, pepperoni tri tip sliders grilled hot dogs spam musubi L & L bbq teriyaki chicken musubi bbq pork buns (from a dim sum spot) now valley baking cakes: strawberry (very fresh!) chocolate Oreo we brought Gatorade and I noticed Capri Sun. There was also sangria, fresh lemonade, and Izze drinks. I ate way too well. Yummy. I haven’t had some of this stuff in over 15 months! |
Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33267007)
Mr. CE has his golf league this evening and I have been craving sushi, so it is delivery for me!
Originally Posted by CoffeeTraveler
(Post 33254339)
Sorry for the belated response. I used Volpi gourmet uncured pepperoni, purchased at Trader Joe's…
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33272836)
Thanks again - Trader Joe’s has the slot & sign for it and lacked it when I was last there. I know what to get :-) And Volpi is carried many places. |
I plotted fish tacos for supper tonight although I need bell pepper - Costco this morning lacked peppers. Grrrrrrrr - i went to a different location than my “usual” Costco.
i might settle for pickled peppers as I have them in a jar and can just rinse & use them for cooking. It’ll cost me more but… my spouse heard about lobster tail idea yesterday and seems to prefer it, yet Costco had zero lobster and zero lobster SKU. I really don’t care if I have lobster or fish tacos or shrimp tacos because it’s all yum.
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33272979)
I don't necessarily have to buy my pepperoni at a certain store and I think there are lots of good pepperonis out there. I like Hormel or Boars Head off the top of my head. It is not something that I am overly brand loyal about. Because of Trader Joe's business model, in most cases they will only carry 1 or 2 brands of a product or only their private label. Most groceries or deli markets will have a much bigger selection.
And Volpi is carried many places. granted I did have pepperoni on pizza last night and it’ll probably realistically push back pepperoni pizza desire for several months. Oops. I can have salami on pizza and I can’t imagine pepperoni on a sandwich. It’s a mental block. |
Had a mix of home cooked & take out
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f0a772528.jpeg Roast chicken and pork , dark sweet sauce and chicken rice https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b21132678.jpeg Stewed beancurd skin , pork ribs with peanuts ; stir fried Chinese cabbage and carrots . You also see the chilli padi with soya sauce & chicken rice chilli - this version is “ to die for “ for some https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bfac1b8cd.jpeg Char siew and pork satay ( Peranakan style ) |
Cheeseburgers and oven fries
I made the mistake of putting an egg into the burgers, as my dad was saying you need it to hold the burgers together, and perversely it actually made the burgers fall apart. also two cocktails: a gin and club soda into which I juiced a lime (refreshing!) and a Negroni with Lillet instead of sweet vermouth. All in all, a nice Sunday dinner with not too much effort. |
A retro meal right out of my mom's old recipe box!
Sweet and Sour Meatballs I used ground chicken instead of beef. Serve them over mashed potatoes with green beans. We still have cool weather so it sound about right. :) |
Went to a great new French-Mexican restaurant --Tzuco. Would definitely recommend it to Chicagoans and visitors. Steak tartare, mussels and grilled red snapper.
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I had made a pie to go with dinner, but lunch was late so the pie was dinner. Raisin a la mode. One of my all time favorites. . I almost burnt the crumb topping. :eek: I should have put foil over it or watched it more closely. |
Caesar salad
grilled pork chop with peach jam/chipotle mustard glaze roasted Brussels sprouts with prosciutto and dried cranberries (tasted much better than it looks) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...89c153fa9b.jpg |
I made my favorite dish of all time... mapo tofu. :cool:
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