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Grilled 1/2 pound rare jalapeño/jack burgers. Mega yum as someone here would say.
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 33402425)
Grilled 1/2 pound rare jalapeño/jack burgers. Mega yum as someone here would say.
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 33402425)
Grilled 1/2 pound rare jalapeño/jack burgers. Mega yum as someone here would say.
I cooked up beef fried rice for dinner. |
Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33402231)
I ended up with four basil plants last year and did plenty of pinching so I had four basil bushes by the time I was done. Just three this year!
I'd highly recommend herb salads. By last August our salads were half lettuce half herbs, usually a handful of basil, mint, parsley and whatever else was in abundance. It's such a great way to change up salads. I have posted it before, but check out Charlie Bird's farro salad recipe, I do that one with basil and mint.
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33402316)
Well, with enough, there's anything you can put pesto on.... then pho or a myriad of vietnamese dishes...
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 33402425)
Grilled 1/2 pound rare jalapeño/jack burgers. Mega yum as someone here would say.
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33402493)
That sounds like it might have been camera ready. Just as well that you didn't post a photo ...i am hungry already.
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Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33404008)
Yeah - we have enough for pesto, and I bought some pine nuts yesterday. Love the pho idea. While I love to eat Vietnamese, I haven't really made much of that cuisine.
Perfect time to learn. For pho, the broth might be a slog, but there's always instant broth just to get you started. One other thing to try, although I've never done it, are basil crisps... just take the leaves and drop them in hot oil. If not for a snack, might make for an interesting crispy topping. |
Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 33404043)
They were purdy. I didn't think about a pic until it was too late. :) How about a picture of dessert instead - S'mores cookies:
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Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33402004)
Homemade pepperoni pizza with onion and the first banana pepper from our little garden tonight.
Side note on the garden. I planted 6 basil plants from seed this spring, assuming that since we have to start indoors here, not all of them would make it. 5 of the 6 have (although 2 are still a little small for harvesting), so we have an abundance of basil. Besides Italian dishes, looking for ideas. One day soon will be Thai-style Basil Chicken.
Originally Posted by ILuvParis
(Post 33404043)
They were purdy. I didn't think about a pic until it was too late. :) How about a picture of dessert instead - S'mores cookies:
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Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33404193)
Throw some of that basil on those pizzas you make after they come out of the oven. Also Caprese salads. Make basil butter and freeze it---a slice or basil butter is good on salmon or veggies or potatoes--it will just melt all over them.
We also told our neighbor today to stop over and pick some basil whenever she wants :). |
Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33404008)
Great idea. This is our first year since we didn't have room in the city for growing. We may plant smarter combos next year. But besides too much basil, we have parsley, cilantro, oregano, and rosemary. Certainly can supplement with something from the store to make a salad. When we moved in last year, we had invasive mint plants overtaking some flower beds and around our patio. While it needed to be done, I'm a little sorry my wife went on a mission to eradicate them all.
Yeah - we have enough for pesto, and I bought some pine nuts yesterday. Love the pho idea. While I love to eat Vietnamese, I haven't really made much of that cuisine. Thanks for the ideas! |
Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 33404734)
Yep - fresh picked basil and oregano on last night's pizza. Love the basil butter idea. I bet that's really good on several kinds of fish.
We also told our neighbor today to stop over and pick some basil whenever she wants :). |
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33405026)
I have also used basil and other herbs in cocktails. If not drinking, it would probably be good in lemonade.
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Mahalo Monday
Roy’s for Mahalo Monday. Other than a 6-7 minute wait for someone to show up at the front desk, everything was great.
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We had our second meal at a place we'd been meaning to try for ages but only got to for the first time a few weeks ago. (Bat 17 in Evanston for the Chicagoans, a place modeled after Zingerman's in Ann Arbor.)
Buffalo bites Bodacious sandwich (roast turkey, swiss and slaw on grilled sourdough Onion Strings Sketchbook hazy IPA I told Mr. CE, who had a burger, that we need to start splitting sandwiches here. He's not a buffalo chicken person but agreed to the bites and declared them delicious "dipped in Ranch"...I waited until he ate a few more before telling him it was blue cheese, which he also professes to dislike. (He then claimed that maybe a few pieces of blue fell into the ranch, before admitting that maybe two negatives make a positive.) |
Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
(Post 33405053)
Roy’s for Mahalo Monday. Other than a 6-7 minute wait for someone to show up at the front desk, everything was great.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...823bc078c.jpeg Mahi-Mahi, Salmon, Ahi Tuna and Misoyaki Butterfish |
Still had something after an enormous lunch .. & some
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bf21f0ac3.jpeg Yong Tau Fu ( primarily stuffed beancurd in various forms ) curry mee https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...25d442601.jpeg Fishballs in soup |
Hilton beachfront resort, Santa Barbara ca
Nashville hot chicken sandwich https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...be9a858ea.jpeg |
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
(Post 33398446)
We have a new house help who is enthusiastic and keen to try new dishes . Just found out that she used to work for a chef ;)
The cakes & chwee kuay ( fewer hawkers selling this these days ) were bought , as was the honey roast chicken . For lunch we bought laksa , nasi lemak and lontong :) Commonly found in Singapore Airlines' Silver Kris Lounges in the morning. Chwee kueh mostly a breakfast dish in Singapore. |
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Cedar Key Fl - order of 25 steamed clams containing 38 clams. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dd7af5044.jpeg Blackened grouper sandwich. Came with fries and cole slaw. |
Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33404997)
Hmm...are you sure you aren't my husband? Because that was us last year! I planted annuals in the ground, perennials in pots and had mint gone wild. This year I pulled out all of the mint (well, except for one little bit that keeps popping up between pavers) and put it in a pot, I bought a vertical planter that now is home to mainly annuals herbs (three kinds of thyme, rosemary, cilantro, parsley, dill, marjoram and oregano) and I've moved the thyme to the bed with the chives. I still have sage in a pot because I was sure it wasn't going to come back this spring, so I bought a new one, and now I have two sage plants -- it will get transplanted into the ground at some point. The reorganization, plus the addition of my garden plot a few blocks away, means I'm using about five fewer big pots (24" in diameter) than last year and am using considerably less patio space.
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33405026)
I have also used basil and other herbs in cocktails. If not drinking, it would probably be good in lemonade.
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Indonesian Nasi Bakar, something from another part of the world. Basically grilled rice with vegetables and meat and served with condiments like a peanut cracker, fried potato sticks, and raw vegetables with chilli dip. |
Originally Posted by quirrow
(Post 33407190)
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Indonesian Nasi Bakar, something from another part of the world. Basically grilled rice with vegetables and meat and served with condiments like a peanut cracker, fried potato sticks, and raw vegetables with chilli dip. |
Originally Posted by quirrow
(Post 33407190)
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Indonesian Nasi Bakar, something from another part of the world. Basically grilled rice with vegetables and meat and served with condiments like a peanut cracker, fried potato sticks, and raw vegetables with chilli dip. |
Grilled ahi steaks, homemade bread, blueberries, salad.
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“Medium” Buffalo wings at the bar. No heat discernible.
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little dom’s seafood, carpenteria CA - my top 2 restaurants in this area
gigas oysters (baja) smoked fish rillettes with flatbread warm bread & butter live SB uni (my child liked it!!) fish halibut & chips spaghetti & meatballs Gelatos with warm fresh almond biscotti flourless chocolate cake with olive oil ice cream https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...723a75e73.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cf5e06b44.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a9d77038a.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d83b76790.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...74d87bbe8.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9fa8f6c7b.jpeg
Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 33408516)
“Medium” Buffalo wings at the bar. No heat discernible.
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Shaved fennel salad with lemon & Parmesan
duck egg pizza with pancetta, potato and rosemary. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a1544ecbc0.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5f8032c875.jpg |
Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 33407519)
Where can I get peanut crackers? That would be served frequently in my home.
Here's a recipe online if you're keen to make them yourself. |
Originally Posted by cblaisd
(Post 33408439)
Grilled ahi steaks, homemade bread, blueberries, salad.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...79a4974663.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e761bb0342.jpg mmm....home made bread! |
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33410060)
What did you put on them?!
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SaladButter lettuce, dried cranberry, slivered almonds & blue cheese.
grilled corn on the cob with mayo, butter and Parmesan I decided to take my own advice and I grilled salmon topped with basil butter https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...103c384eb1.jpg |
Sfo-bought chicken Bahn mi. Despite the ace AA snack box, I was hungry or craving food and I ate half the sandwich at 11p. It’s still 9p in sfo :-)
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Taco bar for dinner last night:
Shredded seasoned chicken Shredded iceberg lettuce Diced tomatoes Chopped green onion Fresh salsa Guacamole Sliced black olives Diced chiles Sour cream Cilantro 4 cheese blend Flour tortillas Spanish rice Refried black beans Watermelon, cantaloupe and pineapple chunks Sweetwater Blue |
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Grilled short rib (galbi), Korean BBQ style with sesame leaves, cabbage, onions, garlic for the wrap and sesame oil with black pepper for the dip. |
Originally Posted by quirrow
(Post 33414667)
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Grilled short rib (galbi), Korean BBQ style with sesame leaves, cabbage, onions, garlic for the wrap and sesame oil with black pepper for the dip. |
Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 33414683)
I’ve never seen sesame leaves before. Can you describe the flavor?
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Originally Posted by quirrow
(Post 33414667)
Grilled short rib (galbi), Korean BBQ style with sesame leaves, cabbage, onions, garlic for the wrap and sesame oil with black pepper for the dip.
Any chance you buy the Wagyu short rib at Costco for $14.99/lb else which short ribs do you buy? I love short ribs as a stew. I love them with Korean bbq and can’t actually taste a difference between short ribs and steak on the grill. One day I want to buy and grill short ribs at home so I can’t decide between the Costco choices of Wagyu boneless ($14.99) or choice boned short ribs ($7.99?). kukje korean supermarket is like $20.99/lb for short ribs, I think. |
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33414854)
gorgeous.
Any chance you buy the Wagyu short rib at Costco for $14.99/lb else which short ribs do you buy? I love short ribs as a stew. I love them with Korean bbq and can’t actually taste a difference between short ribs and steak on the grill. One day I want to buy and grill short ribs at home so I can’t decide between the Costco choices of Wagyu boneless ($14.99) or choice boned short ribs ($7.99?). kukje korean supermarket is like $20.99/lb for short ribs, I think. Short ribs are probably one of the easiest cuts to cook at home, they can be grilled, pan seared, cooked in stew, curries and they always turn out great with lots of flavour. |
Whatever I prepare for dinner tonight will beat what I had last night.
Excellent day fishing, I provided my neighbor with fresh yellowfin tuna caught earlier in the day.. He is happy to receive it, and invites Mrs. PhillyGold and I over for dinner.. We arrive, and he and his wife serve wine. All is good. I ask him how is he preparing the tuna? He says no problem, it’s on the grill now! (By this point we had been there for 20 minutes). I said….ummmm you may want to check that tuna. Ruined. Gray and dry. Yuck. Lesson learned! |
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