April 2018-What's for Dinner?

Last night at our best friend’s house;

Shrimp ceviche on toasted Naan with Nicola Feouillatte NV Brut Reserve

2014 Furthermore pinot noir, RRV powerful unmistakenly California but will improve with some age

Grilled lamb chops with Cipollini onion jam, green asparagus and goat cheese souffle. A 2005 and 2007 napa cabernets; cant remember the label.

ham and lasagna

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Wow, first one here.

Easter, and we had ham a couple of weeks ago. So tonight will be making 2 large turkey breasts. I wanted to smoke them, but the weather isn't cooperating , so they're in the oven now. Roasted asparagus, Potatoes Lyonnaise, and creamed spinach if I have the time.

mneeley, I've tried roasting turkey breasts before and they often dry out on me. Do you do anything specific to keep the meat moist, like it would be if roasting the whole bird? Thanks in advance.

chicken burritos
grilled chicken with a carrot, raisins and cumin mix witih some pico de gaio

How's the pico playing with the raisins? Sounds like a unique flavor combo.

PH

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
How's the pico playing with the raisins? Sounds like a unique flavor combo.
PH

He needed it to make the port pairing.

Tableside guac and combo fajitas on tap tonight at the place where my wife and I had our 1st date 14 years ago.

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Originally posted by billhike:
Tableside guac and combo fajitas on tap tonight at the place where my wife and I had our 1st date 14 years ago.

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Originally posted by billhike Apr 02, 2018 07:11 PM:
Tableside guac and combo fajitas on tap tonight at the place where my wife and I had our 1st date 14 years ago.

Bill, Bill, Bill...were you posting this instead of gazing longingly into your wife's eyes?
Next post by Bill will be in 'Greetings from'...the doghouse.

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Originally posted by billhike:
Tableside guac and combo fajitas on tap tonight at the place where my wife and I had our 1st date 14 years ago.

Happy first date anniversary, billhike!. It's funny, my ex and I used to put more emphasis on our first date anniversary than we did on our wedding anniversary. Something cool about a first date that leads to another.

PH

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
How's the pico playing with the raisins? Sounds like a unique flavor combo.

PH

it's a very good pairing with the cumin spices.

the earthy notes from the cumin mixes well with the citrus and the sugar in the carrots and raisins pairs very nicely the raw onions and cilanto in the pico.

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Originally posted by g-man:

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
How's the pico playing with the raisins? Sounds like a unique flavor combo.

PH

it's a very good pairing with the cumin spices.

the earthy notes from the cumin mixes well with the citrus and the sugar in the carrots and raisins pairs very nicely the raw onions and cilanto in the pico.

I was wondering more about the raw tomatoes and raisins.

PH

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Originally posted by VinT:

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Wow, first one here.

Easter, and we had ham a couple of weeks ago. So tonight will be making 2 large turkey breasts. I wanted to smoke them, but the weather isn't cooperating , so they're in the oven now. Roasted asparagus, Potatoes Lyonnaise, and creamed spinach if I have the time.

mneeley, I've tried roasting turkey breasts before and they often dry out on me. Do you do anything specific to keep the meat moist, like it would be if roasting the whole bird? Thanks in advance.

Turkey sucks. Brine helps.

PH

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by g-man:

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
How's the pico playing with the raisins? Sounds like a unique flavor combo.

PH

it's a very good pairing with the cumin spices.

the earthy notes from the cumin mixes well with the citrus and the sugar in the carrots and raisins pairs very nicely the raw onions and cilanto in the pico.

I was wondering more about the raw tomatoes and raisins.

PH

i used beefsteak tomatoes, it's really more of a texture thing this time of year in NY. the tomatoes are just watery and bland and take on any sort of flavors you throw it on.

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Originally posted by VinT:

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Originally posted by billhike Apr 02, 2018 07:11 PM:
Tableside guac and combo fajitas on tap tonight at the place where my wife and I had our 1st date 14 years ago.

Bill, Bill, Bill...were you posting this instead of gazing longingly into your wife's eyes?
Next post by Bill will be in 'Greetings from'...the doghouse.

Ha, no! she wasn’t home yet from the joys this time of year working for a tax accountant...

Pan seared Coho salmon and grated green papaya+carrot slaw with some ripe papaya thrown in. Did a basic citrus dressing.

Smoked turkey & gouda quesadillas.

Annual Passover Matzoh Pizza

A simple dinner of pan-roasted chicken thighs, steamed jasmine rice and steamed broccoli. The kids call it, "Daddy's Chicken" and eat it like it's going to run away. They also love lots of soy sauce and butter on the rice (I do too...with some Sriracha). It's immensely satisfying to see your kids wolf down their dinner.

Shrimp
fennel
Tomato salad

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by VinT:

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Wow, first one here.

Easter, and we had ham a couple of weeks ago. So tonight will be making 2 large turkey breasts. I wanted to smoke them, but the weather isn't cooperating , so they're in the oven now. Roasted asparagus, Potatoes Lyonnaise, and creamed spinach if I have the time.

mneeley, I've tried roasting turkey breasts before and they often dry out on me. Do you do anything specific to keep the meat moist, like it would be if roasting the whole bird? Thanks in advance.

Turkey sucks. Brine helps.

PH

Yeah, that. I also inject with butter and garlic.

worked from home yesterday between appointments and had the time to make a goat curry, stewed cabbage and carrots & rice. looking forward to leftovers at lunch.

pineapple and ham fried rice.

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Originally posted by mneeley490:

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by VinT:

quote:

Originally posted by mneeley490:
Wow, first one here.

Easter, and we had ham a couple of weeks ago. So tonight will be making 2 large turkey breasts. I wanted to smoke them, but the weather isn't cooperating , so they're in the oven now. Roasted asparagus, Potatoes Lyonnaise, and creamed spinach if I have the time.

mneeley, I've tried roasting turkey breasts before and they often dry out on me. Do you do anything specific to keep the meat moist, like it would be if roasting the whole bird? Thanks in advance.

Turkey sucks. Brine helps.

PH

Yeah, that. I also inject with butter and garlic.

or if it's just the breast, i skip the formalities and fry it.

Gyro and tzatziki

Vodka pizza with bacon and sausage

Osso Bucco with Brunello and amarone.

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Originally posted by DoktaP:
Osso Bucco with Brunello and amarone.

Great pairing, bon apetit!

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Originally posted by VinCentric:

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Originally posted by DoktaP:
Osso Bucco with Brunello and amarone.

Great pairing, bon apetit!

+1. Great big flavours all round.

Great pairing dok!

With the Sutherlands and other friends last night:

2 doz beausoleil oysters
2 doz Irish point oysters
Wild boar terrine w. Apricots
Pouligny st. Pierre

BGE smoked hind leg venison roast w. Red wine shallot sauce
Oyster mushrooms w. Amontillado
Carrots roasted w. orange & thyme
Baby Chinese broccoli
Truffled mashed potatoes

Apple cake
Blueberry cake

Homemade amaro.

Enormous tomahawk ribeyes topped with a charred tomato chermoula & roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon & garlic.

lamb stew over rice

Sushi

Blackened snapper with a salad

Chili

Chicken dumplings
Smoked salomon on cucumber with avocado
Sweet and sour meatballs
Mashed potato kugel
Roasted Asparagus
Chocolate dipped strawberries, nut clusters and apricots

Roast Beef
Sweet taters
Zuchinni

First In'n'Out (maybe any beef burger) I've had in years. Double double, animal style, patties fried with extra mustard, grilled and raw onion. I destroyed that flavor delivery missile too quickly but enjoyed the heck out of it.

She Crab Soup
Trio of Cobia, Sashimi, Maki and Tempura
Yellowtail snapper