What's on the menu this evening?

[Brick Tamland]

So you're saying that the cut of beef used is low quality why it's not put on the grill? Or that it's a fryer or boiler type of beef, as opposed to a grilled steak cut?

Well it's like a cube steak. You wouldn't want to grill it or broil it. The only way it would be worth eating would be if you a) chicken-fried it or b) braised it.

[xenadanielle]

Wow, this thread was on page 3!

I had leftover gazpacho pasta salad from...guess where...wait for it...






Acme!

Anyway, I thought some of you foodie types may enjoy this. Happy Belated 100th Birthday, Julia!

[4bronxbombers]

Wow, this was one of the more popular threads. What the heck happened?

I made a pan of ziti tonight but it's for the weekend. I thought I'd want to make myself a small bowl for dinner but I sampled enough to call it a small meal for the night. Now it's time for ice cream.

[krystl]

Wow, this was one of the more popular threads. What the heck happened?

I made a pan of ziti tonight but it's for the weekend. I thought I'd want to make myself a small bowl for dinner but I sampled enough to call it a small meal for the night. Now it's time for ice cream.

I almost forgot about this thread myself!!

We had pork chops on the grill with a side of noodles I mixed with spinach and parmesan cheese.

[RUNYYFan]

Jeez! Forgot about this too.

Just some chicken nuggets tonight with some BBQ sauce.

Tomorrow I'm doing Chicken Paprikash with speitzle.

[xenadanielle]

Jeez! Forgot about this too.

Just some chicken nuggets tonight with some BBQ sauce.

Tomorrow I'm doing Chicken Paprikash with speitzle.

That is the bf's favorite! I'll send him over.

[GiambiRocks]

Making Cheddar/Bacon Hamburgers for dinner tonight. I've been craving a burger all week long.

[RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees]

Making Cheddar/Bacon Hamburgers for dinner tonight. I've been craving a burger all week long.

I haven't had a good burger in a long time.

[Mr Coffee]

I haven't had a good burger in a long time.

Don't you work at a burger place?

[Jersey Yankee]

Wow, this was one of the more popular threads. What the heck happened?

I made a pan of ziti tonight but it's for the weekend. I thought I'd want to make myself a small bowl for dinner but I sampled enough to call it a small meal for the night. Now it's time for ice cream.

The Evil Miss Trishy Woman (and her cohort, The Evil Miss Vicki Woman) went away and took their edible goodies with them. That's wot happen.

Now then, what the heck is a bifteki gyro? Beefsteak? There's a Greek place somewhere near me (the only decent Greek place around here), and I'm considering this.

https://www.delivery.com/menu/Its_Greek_to_Me#!

[Jersey Yankee]

Don't you work at a burger place?

Do Murder Burgers (White Castle) count as fer real burgers?

[RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees]

Don't you work at a burger place?

I said a *good* burger.

[xenadanielle]

My parents are back from their trip to Africa, so the Friday Cocktail Hours have resumed! I'm sure I'll here lots of stories and look at lots of photos whilst having snacks.

[Jersey Yankee]

^^ Where Out of Africa are yer folks returning? Oh, and wot do they eat down yonder?

[xenadanielle]

^^ Where Out of Africa are yer folks returning? Oh, and wot do they eat down yonder?

LOL. Brad--they were on big safari trip. They went to Tanzania, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. I have no idea what they ate, I am sure I will find out tonight. I just hope it wasn't giraffe or anything.

[fredgmuggs]

I said a *good* burger.

I'm having a pre-made frozen burger tonight. I'm not sure if that qualifies for a good burger but it will suffice. Dress it up with some pickles and garden a tomato and it will be fine.

[ArodEra]

LOL. Brad--they were on big safari trip. They went to Tanzania, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. I have no idea what they ate, I am sure I will find out tonight. I just hope it wasn't giraffe or anything.

I hear their necks make good soup (the giraffe, not your parents). The difficult part is finding a pot that's large enough.

[ArodEra]

As for what I ate, I have an unsettled stomach so I warmed a can of Progresso Chickarina soup and sprinkled some Pecorino Romano on it. Not bad.

[b-ball-lunachick]

Jeez! Forgot about this too.

Just some chicken nuggets tonight with some BBQ sauce.

Tomorrow I'm doing Chicken Paprikash with speitzle.

That is the bf's favorite! I'll send him over.

yum growing up with two best friends that are Hungarian, i have had this many times and it's yummy!

do you guys eat it with the more reddish sauce or the more brownish gravy kind? i've had both - both great!

[b-ball-lunachick]

oh tonight i'm having Lean Cuisine Ravioli..these days it's my go-to when it needs to be fast and easy.

[jlw1980]

I said a *good* burger.

Hey, that place IS good!

[Jersey Yankee]

LOL. Brad--they were on big safari trip. They went to Tanzania, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. I have no idea what they ate, I am sure I will find out tonight. I just hope it wasn't giraffe or anything.

I used to hang out with a bunch of Kenyans. They'd always tell me that there was lots more to it than just the wildlife. However, that's wot it's most remembered fer.

Anywayz ...

I present to thee the Big-Arsed Pot O' Safari (Brad Style):

Leg of Zebra
Mane of Lion
Ribs of Wildebeest
Tail of Croc
Loin of Wild Boar

And don't fergit the last part ... SHAKE IT ALL UP, BABY!!!

To keep Vicki & Ryan amused (as well as to entertain Billy Jeanne), we'll add in just a weedle bit o' BOILED GOAT MEAT.

[krystl]

yum growing up with two best friends that are Hungarian, i have had this many times and it's yummy!

do you guys eat it with the more reddish sauce or the more brownish gravy kind? i've had both - both great!

I have never had chicken paprikash. I think I need to look up a recipe.

[RUNYYFan]

yum growing up with two best friends that are Hungarian, i have had this many times and it's yummy!

do you guys eat it with the more reddish sauce or the more brownish gravy kind? i've had both - both great!

I go for a more reddish to pink sauce, mainly because I love the paprika and sour cream.

I have never had chicken paprikash. I think I need to look up a recipe.

Here's the recipe I use. It's a bit involved, but worth it. You can use either whole chickens or just the dark meat. I prefer the dark meat just because I like a softer meat for the dish. For vegans, you can augment the recipe and use varietal mushrooms as an alternative.

Recipe: Paprikas Csirke

Makes 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
Cook time: ~ 1 1/2 hours

2 whole chickens cut up into parts (breasts, thighs, legs, wings)
or 4.5 pounds of dark meat parts (thighs and legs only)
2 medium onions, sliced paper thing, about 3 cups
2 medium green peppers, chopped roughly
1 or 2 medium tomatoes cut into eighths
1/4 cup Hungarian sweet paprika (more for a fuller flavor. For a spicer bite, add some hot paprika, but know your preference as hot paprika can leave your mouth begging for water and milk.)
2 tablespoons flour
1 large bay leaf
Salt
Pepper
2 to 2 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 to 3 cups chicken stock

Directions:

Wash and dress the chickens, deboning breasts. Do not remove the skin or any fat.

Lay out the pieces and generously season with salt and pepper.

Heat the butter and oil over medium-high flame in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or skillet. Add the chicken pieces a few at a time and brown on all sides about ten minutes per batch. Remove to a platter.

Add the onions and peppers to existing liquid. Sauté the onions until wilted and just beginning to brown, about ten minutes. Stir in the paprika and flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Whisk in the stock, breaking up any lumps. Add the browned chicken pieces and salt and pepper well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Remove the chicken to a platter and skim any excess fat from the sauce. Reduce the sauce until thick, almost pasty. Stir in the sour cream. Adjust seasoning and reheat over low flame. Return the chicken to the sauce and serve hot.

Garnish with tomatoes.

A side dish the goes nicely is German dumplings or speitzle. A wine to pair would be Bull's Blood.

Hope this helps.

[fredgmuggs]

I made pancakes this morning using pancake mix from a box. That's about as "making something from scratch" as I get.