jfields
Where did all my money go?
Chicken enchiladas.
What's on your plate today?
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Not A Nice Person
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Swordfish & rice with caper sauce al limone. Garlic sauteed sugar snap peas on the side. 
~Boar
~Boar
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I've lost about 40 lbs since starting on the Ozempic. It's slow going but it's the first time in years the scale has moved consistently in the OTHER direction so I'm pretty happy about it.
~Boar
Nihon_Ni
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I bought a whole salmon fillet this week, so I'm back with another salmon dish from Jean Pierre. "Hello there friends!" Salmon Papillote with Leeks & Shallots Fondue with a side of fresh golden tomatoes from our favorite farmers market.
My wife reminded me that I've made a papillote a few times before. Apparently, I burned the first one, the second one showed some improvement, but this one was daaaa-lish! I thought it could have done with a minute or two less cooking. I added two mins to the cook time because I cut larger pieces of salmon than JP did, but they were a solid medium when I pulled them out, and I generally like salmon a bit more medium rare. I watched the video a few days ago and cooked from memory, but the potatoes on the bottom needed salt and pepper that I omitted. I struggle with seasoning -- when I was a kid, we had exotic spices in my house, called salt and pepper, and I have a hard time remembering to use them. Not blaming my mom, I just struggle. I'm getting better, but I need more practice. (In case anyone is hungry.)
My wife reminded me that I've made a papillote a few times before. Apparently, I burned the first one, the second one showed some improvement, but this one was daaaa-lish! I thought it could have done with a minute or two less cooking. I added two mins to the cook time because I cut larger pieces of salmon than JP did, but they were a solid medium when I pulled them out, and I generally like salmon a bit more medium rare. I watched the video a few days ago and cooked from memory, but the potatoes on the bottom needed salt and pepper that I omitted. I struggle with seasoning -- when I was a kid, we had exotic spices in my house, called salt and pepper, and I have a hard time remembering to use them. Not blaming my mom, I just struggle. I'm getting better, but I need more practice. (In case anyone is hungry.)
Looks great! My wife is the same way. Growing up, her Mom (from Upper Michigan) wasn't much on seasoning, still isn't. I on the other hand have no problem with seasoning when cooking, especially pepper even though my Mom could burn water growing up
jfields
Where did all my money go?
Is that farm raised salmon out of curiosity? Looks like it.
Fat fuck Friday food.
Nothing fancy today - Fried chicken with bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with mozzarella and Monterrey Jack cheese.
Nihon_Ni
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Unfortunately, yes. I generally avoid farm raised fish, but this one slipped through.
jfields
Where did all my money go?
You should have a Costco membership! It's not always about having to purchase 5 gallons of mayonnaise brother Rob....
jfields
Where did all my money go?
Ceasar @CMontoya79 piqued my curiosity with his "Beef Birria" post. Damn good dish! Between this and enchiladas, what better way to celebrate Hispanic heritage month, even if you don't have a lick of it in your blood. 
Not A Nice Person
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Lemon-Ricotta ravioli, veggies & shrimp. Really simple preparation; just drizzle of good EVOO & freshly grated Romana & some fresh ground Lemon Pepper on the veggies & shrimp when I sauteed them.
~Boar
~Boar
jfields
Where did all my money go?
Crab imperial stuffed flounder and crab stuffed mushrooms. Asparagus with hollandaise sauce.
Seriously old school classic seafood...
Seriously old school classic seafood...
Not A Nice Person
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I make this one a LOT. Spinach stuffed salmon. Easy, quick, healthy, delicious.
~Boar
~Boar
Nihon_Ni
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It's a cold and rainy morning in Virginia, so I decided to cook breakfast: toasted croissant, smoked salmon, and slow-cooked scrambled eggs with Kona coffee. Defiantly worth the effort!
jfields
Where did all my money go?
My son requested my Chicken Marsala for his 23rd birthday celebration dinner tonight. It goes over a bed of mashed potatoes. Paired well with the wok fried French Green Beans I concocted as of late. I was really pleased how it all came out tonight.
Nihon_Ni
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This morning I woke up early and decided to make a demi-glace. I watched several videos yesterday about how to do it, which traditionally starts with 10+ lbs of veal bones and mirepoix, all covered in tomato paste which is cooked for 24 hrs or more. As much as I would have loved to make that, I don't have a good source of veal bones, nor did I have 24 hours to cook today. So I found a short-cut that I could make in a few hours and decided to give it a try. After a few hours of minding a stock pot, I put the demi in the fridge, pulled a 1.25 lb strip steak out of the freezer and headed for the airport. (I also watched a couple videos on plating, and I decided to put some ideas into action today.)
When I got home tonight, I put the steak into a pot of water with my sous vied machine. I made a quick pickle of red and yellow bell peppers, and warmed up some parsnip puree I made last night. I steamed a few asparagus stalks in the microwave. I took the steak out of the water bath, dried and seasoned it, then seared it in a frying pan. Once I had a nice crust on it, I set it aside to rest. I added diced shallots to the pan, deglazed it with red wine, then added a couple tablespoons of the demi-glace I made this morning. I reduced it all a bit, then turned off the heat and mounted the sauce with butter.
I have to say, it was one of the simplest and best pan sauces I've ever made! I cut the demi into 9 double portions, so there's 8 more in the freezer...
When I got home tonight, I put the steak into a pot of water with my sous vied machine. I made a quick pickle of red and yellow bell peppers, and warmed up some parsnip puree I made last night. I steamed a few asparagus stalks in the microwave. I took the steak out of the water bath, dried and seasoned it, then seared it in a frying pan. Once I had a nice crust on it, I set it aside to rest. I added diced shallots to the pan, deglazed it with red wine, then added a couple tablespoons of the demi-glace I made this morning. I reduced it all a bit, then turned off the heat and mounted the sauce with butter.
I have to say, it was one of the simplest and best pan sauces I've ever made! I cut the demi into 9 double portions, so there's 8 more in the freezer...
jfields
Where did all my money go?
Holy hell you amaze me!! Those pictures alone make my imagination run wild!!
I envy Amy!
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jfields
Where did all my money go?
My ex wanted to write down a step by step on how to make my chili. This turned into her, our children, and both sets of parents taking home shares of my chili over the weekend. Which is cool!
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I need to stop looking at this thread, especially in the morning!!
