What are you cooking?

[Jimi]

I can't have sugar because of my cancer and every year at this time I see one of my favorites. Well this year I found the answer, made these and you almost can't tell the difference.

Healthy Halloween Candy Apples​

This old school Halloween classic is one of the easiest healthy-swaps that skips over the refined sugars in favor of a sticky caramel made with dates and coconut.

Ingredients:

• 3 small/ medium organic apples
• 3 sticks to hold the candy apples
• 16 pitted Medjool dates
• ¾ cup of coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder (or extract)
• Optional: 1 cup of crushed almonds to roll the candy apples in)

Instructions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend on high until the mixture is smooth.
2. Puncture the apples through the base of the apple halfway into the core.
3. Dip the apples into the caramel sauce until it’s fully covered and place them on a tray with baking paper.
4. Refrigerate the apples for 15 minutes at a time to cool the caramel and dip again until they’re well coated.
5. Roll the apples in the crushed almonds, and store in the fridge until ready to eat!

 

[SteveS45]

I forgot to post this last night because I ate too much~!



Pork Loin with Brown Sugar, Garlic, Onions and Sauerkraut

 

[SteveS45]

Swordfish Steaks with Fresh Brocoli and Mexican Rice.

 

[CaFF]

Got these 3/$1 recently, never had that fruit before, but it's really good.
Kinda tastes like a mild strawberry. Very tasty!

 

[SteveS45]

Even though it was a bit chilly out at 48°F I still BBQ'ed a couple of Strip Steaks from the supplier for all the good Steak Houses~!

 

[Jimi]

Those look so tastey Steve, which one's mine buddy

 

[DaBunny]

Those look so tastey Steve, which one's mine buddy

ummmm before you eat that....
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just come right out and ask I guess...
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have you ever SEEN Steve cooking???

 

[Howard Hughes]

Yesterday I made my Steak & Ale Cheese Soup for the Notre Dame game. Leftovers will be great today!

2-3 lb chuck or round, cut up into 1" cubes
4 large potatoes, cut into chunks
2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
1 chicken stock cube
2 cloves garlic, crushed
24 oz beer or ale (I like Rolling Rock)
12 oz evaporated milk
2- 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
pinch of black pepper

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Mix the flour, salt & pepper together in large, zip-lock bag. Add the meat to the bag & shake until well coated.
Place meat in skillet, shaking off excess breading & brown on all sides. Place meat in slow cooker.
Pour beer/ale over meat & add the potatoes, onion powder, thyme, chicken stock cube & garlic. Cook on High for 5 hours.
Add evaporated milk & stir, then add cheese & cook for 10-15 more minutes.

 

[Jimi]

ummmm before you eat that....
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how do you put this?
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just come right out and ask I guess...
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have you ever SEEN Steve cooking???
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Then you're saying don't have the sauce.

 

[SteveS45]

Tonight I am making some chicken on the Gas Grill but going to make part if it Jamaican Jerk~! Mmmmmmmmm

 

[DaBunny]

Jamaican Jerk~! Mmmmmmmmm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[SteveS45]

I went a little heavy on the Jerk Sauce and man was that Smokin~! Forgot to take a picture though~!

 

[SteveS45]

So tonight I went with an Easy Dinner since I had to be a Plumber today~! Sausage Patties on Fresh Toasted French Bread with Pork and Beans and Homemade Cole Slaw







A couple of the Sausage Patties were HOT~! Just got a blast from something in my tooth~!

 

[SteveS45]

Too Nasty out to cook on the Back Patio so I rolled the Gas Grill around to the Side Door~!

 

[SteveS45]

So because I saw all these people saying Taco Tuesday this morning that is what I made~!




Soft and Hard Shells~! Sour Cream on the side for Taco Grande's~! Oooof stuffed right now.

 

[CaFF]

Wanted a grilled cheese sandwich, naturally I can't just do a normal one.
Anyone remember Pimento Loaf? I made my own version here.

* 12-grain bread, rich and sweet and very dense. Swiped with mayo and Grey Poupon.
* Bandon brand cheddar - It was from Bandon, OR since the 1800s, but was bought up by Tillamook brands.
* Chopped green olive, onion, and low-fat Salami

Buttered the outsides lightly, and in the pan she goes. I used a silicone lid to help melt the cheese and regulate temp.

Bloody delicious. Crunchy on the outside and soft and melty-gooey-ness on the inside.

 

[SteveS45]

Forgot to take a picture before I served but this is from when I went for seconds~!



Oven Fry Chicken Cutlets. Air Fried Potatoes and Swish Chard~!

 

[SteveS45]

So tonight I made Skirt Steaks on a Charcoal Fire outside the side door in 47°F Weather with Brocli-Rabe and Parmesan Fettuccine on the side~!

 

[SteveS45]

Now finishing off a Guinness Stout whilst I digest~!

 

[DogMan]

A friend sent me dried sourdough starter

2nd day of rehydrating him

I have named him Dazza

 

[SteveS45]

Getting set up to make a Spanish Seafood Paella for dinner tonight. Wish me luck I usually make Valencia or Chicken, Pork and Beef.

 

[SteveS45]

Ooops forgot the Lobster Tails~!

 

[SteveS45]

Damn that was more work than I thought but well freaking worth it~! The Calamari I Sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic with Goya Sazon seasoning. Was so tender and the Shrimps came out lovely with Cherizos and Onions and tomatoes. Enjoying a Glass of wine before I clean the MESS~!

 

[DogMan]

 

[CaFF]

Tj's frozen chicken potstickers for a change of pace.

Did the EZ nuke route to steam-cook them, but then sprayed lightly with oil and ran 'em through the convection oven awhile to get that nice crunch and color on 'em. Made a homemade dipping sauce and we'd all good here for the KC game.

With no messy or unhealthy frying in oil.

 

[SteveS45]

Yesterday I made a nice Marinara Sauce with Meat~! Served over Orecchiette

 

[CaFF]

Made up some pita for TV watching.

Stuff:
Pita bread, Kirkland Signature Brown Rice & Quinoa, deli roast turkey, Colby jack, fresh spinach, Naga Mama ghost pepper sauce and some TJ's Bomba Sauce.

 

[SteveS45]

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody~!

Made the Homemade Stuffing with Sausage this morning and just put my bird in the oven~!

 

[UncleRJ]

Hi, I use spices mostly. Now and then use a chili sauce which comes from the US and I have loved it since day 1. When I first saw this one a couple of years ago I thought it was an Asian one. Nothing against Asian foods but most sauces I tried were heavy on the garlic. I like garlic but not traditional asian sauces we get here as most are over the top garlic.
But one day my misses got this one and I was "yeah I like that one" without knowing its origin. Turned out to look like an asian one, garlic overdrive, but wasn't.
Is till this day my number 1 favourite.
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I love this stuff! It has been a staple in my kitchen for the last 30 years!!!!

 

[UncleRJ]

A couple of months ago, I entered the Shamrock Clubs annual Chilli Cookoff with my "Dont Blame the Dog" Chili.

Much to my surprise, I took third place!

 

[SteveS45]

So 3 1/2 hours in looking good~!

 

[SteveS45]

Needed to finish off my Marinara Sauce from the other day so I made Eggplant Parmigiana.


Fired the Eggplant instead of baking it.

 

[SteveS45]

Tonight I made Calzones with Prosciutto, Ricotta and Mozzarella.

 

[SteveS45]

So I started the Turkey Soup early this morning and still working on the stock. Will remove the bones in a bit and add the Vegetables.

 

[SteveS45]

OK, as many bones as I could find removed and added the veggies for the second stage of cooking. Smells wonderful though already.

 

[CaFF]

I love this stuff! It has been a staple in my kitchen for the last 30 years!!!!

LTNS RJ, glad ya still upright.

And yes, no substitute for Huy Fong Sriracha. Same for their Sambal Olek.
Sadly, I think they changed their original pepper to another when supply ran out...but it's still the best.

 

[CaFF]

Mom made Malt-o-Meal muffins and gave me some...they were delicious.

 

[DaBunny]

Puff Pastry with Lemon curd, thick lemon custard & whip cream
then dusted with powder sugar

yum

 

[Jimi]

Wifey made Garden soup, everything is from our garden except the organic cabbage. Everythig in it including the broth is 100% Organic. Tastes like heaven.

 

[SteveS45]

Leftover Turkey with the natural gravy tonight, nothing special and no pics.

 

[SteveS45]

Made Desert for after Dinner tonight. I bought Salmon just haven't decided how I am making it yet~!



Angel food with Vanilla Pudding filling and Homemade Gelatin Glaze~!

 

[SteveS45]

Forgot to take a picture before I started gavoning my dinner but here is the Teriyaki Honey Salmon after I served it and started chowing down~!

 

[LAVapesQC]

2 Slices of tomato
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Multi Grain Bread
Put Tomato slices in between bread.
Season to taste
Done

 

[LAVapesQC]

Nice Salmon Dish - I heart Salmon

 

[CaFF]

Made a 3lb Chuck roast with vegetables in the slow-cooker. Came out silly good.

No onion soup mix here, all from scratch. I used this recipe for a template on what to do with it, it's been some time since I made one.

Meat was trimmed of all the big fat pads and superfluous connective tissue, just left a little to break down for flavor. I added a drizzle of Star EVOO and a few pats of real butter to add back the fats and flavor.

A 1/2 can of Tecate beer went in the liquid...because braising in beer makes meat happy.

I did not add the ketchup or sugar from the recipe, and used a couple tsp of Masa flour right in the cooker instead of the cornstarch to thicken it a bit just like a Chilli. Used a chopped Hatch chile for a nice bite with earthy flavor, and a dash of Stubb's Spicy BBQ sauce for the heck of it. Bay leaves, an Italian Seasoning Blend, and some Mexican Oregano were also mandatory.

Made lots of rich and delicious broth for gravy or w/e. Mmmmmm.

Meat is spoon tender, yet some nice chunks still.

 

[SteveS45]

Made a 3lb CHuck roast with vegetables in the slow-cooker. Came out silly good.
No onion soup mix here, all from scratch.

Damn that looks like it came out really tender~! I can tell because it looks like pulled pork but beef~!

 

[LAVapesQC]

The Politically Correct Redneck Dinner

Fresh Corn - From the garden
Black Eyes Peas - From the garden
Venison Roast (100% lean) cooked in red wine with grilled onions
Multigrain Brown Rice
Sliced Tomato - From someone else's garden

Required Items: Cast Iron Skillet, Oven, Garden - Utensils if you are fancy.

 

[SteveS45]

Venison

Love Venison but have no supply any longer~!

 

[LAVapesQC]

One thing I love about not living in a large city.

Plenty of room for a garden and plenty of venison to go around. I guess technically that is two things, but you get it.

Nothing wrong with living in the city tho. More stuff to do; not everyone is related, etc.

 

[SteveS45]

One thing I love about not living in a large city.

Plenty of room for a garden and plenty of venison to go around. I guess technically that is two things, but you get it.

Nothing wrong with living in the city tho. More stuff to do; not everyone is related, etc.

I am on Long Island but with the Pandemic there is nothing to do and what is we don't want to go.