Foodie Thread

[kopfjäger]

^^     What's EVOO?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

[Ducatamount]

^^ Oh ok,thanks! Can't wait to try it.

Parents are coming to dinner so we're trying this.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-salmon-ii/

Along with cauliflower and broccoli blanched then baked with a dijon/mayo sauce with shredded cheese on top.

[DarkMonster620]

Let's try to revive this thread and share our cooking knowledge . . .

we only need the admins to change admin for this thread . . .

[DarkMonster620]

ok, let's revive this one

[ducpainter]

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we only need the admins to change admin for this thread . . .

[teddy037.3]

can't even blame fat thumbs on this one...

idk, either

[the_Journeyman]

A recent discovery is using a small bit (just enough to be rubbed on) if Balsamic Vinegar when seasoning steaks and chicken.  It's amazing what it does for tenderness and adds a nice flavor that isn't tart!

JM

[lazylightnin717]

can't even blame fat thumbs on this one...

idk, either

[DarkMonster620]

A recent discovery is using a small bit (just enough to be rubbed on) if Balsamic Vinegar when seasoning steaks and chicken.  It's amazing what it does for tenderness and adds a nice flavor that isn't tart!

JM

or any vinegar, specially on "hard meats"

[MendoDave]

can't even blame fat thumbs on this one...

idk, either

Its Fat fingers....

Anyway. I like someones comment about cooking being a family thing and everybody in the Kitchen. I think a lot of it has to do with how large your Kitchen is. Joy and I just got done making Tamales in our long narrow kitchen and everything went fine. Three people probably wouldn't work.

[DarkMonster620]

Just finished cooking tomorrow's lunch . . . Some more shoulder steaks and a sauted mix of green beans, split peas and brocoli in olive oil with garlic/pepper and red onions . . . yes, I did use a splash of Balsamic Vinegar . . .

[Adamm0621]

I'm the chef in my relationship.  I don't mind having my girlfriend in the kitchen while I'm cooking, but that's usually because I have her fill the role of an assistant.  My kitchen is very small and the cabinets suck, so bending down to look for and retrieve a certain pot or pan can be quite a pain, considering I have back and knee problems.  She is still young and spry, so she comes in handy.  I'll also have her bring me ingredients or throw stuff away for me, so I can concentrate on the cooking.  Right now, the extent of her cooking ends at making the salad to go with dinner.

I like to involve my son (5 years old) in the cooking as well.  Occasionally, we will make pizza by hand, and other stuff like that.  Baking cookies, making Jello, mixing stuff, etc... it all provides opportunities for him to help.  On the other hand, if I'm just cooking a normal meal, I kick him out of the kitchen the second he starts playing around, or gets underfoot.  There just isn't enough room for that.

[brimo]

Made Nihari today, fanf#####ng tastic!  Fresh Cilantro on top. lime pickle, mango pickle and yoghurt on the side. Did it with lamb neck chops instead of shanks.
http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/braised-lamb-shanks-nihari

[Howie]

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[SpikeC]

 I do most of the cooking in my house, my wife stays out of the way. When family comes over my sister will help, usually cooking a dish of her own. I like company in the kitchen, there is enough room for several people, butt I watch what they do if they help, I'm picky about my knives and cutting boards and make sure they don't get abused.
Mostly, everyone respects my work and stays out of the way unless asked to do something. I am a little picky about prep work, though, so I generally do it myself!