The Cooking Thread

[JayKay PE]

Threw my eye of round roast in the crockpot for like 12-hours on Friday (turned it on before I went to work and got back to the apartment around 6:30pm).  Used my chopped up leeks, onions, and potatoes as the base, threw the meat with a rub on top (I cut the roast in half lengthwise since it was still kinda frozen), and made a 'stock' of Marsala wine + beef broth + a gravy packet.  Came out really good!  Was able to shred the whole thing when I came home.  Realized I didn't add carrots, so I microwaved a couple cups, threw them in, and left it on low for another 20-minutes as I made rice.

Meat has gotten a little dry from subsequent re-heating, but considering it was such a lean piece of meat, I am def going to do this again!

 

[leggo PE]

We had friends and family over for dinner on Saturday, and made spiced braised short ribs with creamy potatoes. We served it with roasted broccoli and kale with lemon and coriander, a side salad, and some of my homemade sourdough bread. Dessert was brownies.

It was bomb!

 

[Supe]

What kind of spice we talking here?

 

[leggo PE]

What kind of spice we talking here?

Coriander seeds, fennel seeds, ground cumin (the recipe actually asked for cumin seeds but I didn't have them), and cinnamon. Then broth and white wine vinegar were also involved.

 

[Supe]

Good sausage mixture, wouldn't have pictured it on short ribs.

 

[leggo PE]

Good sausage mixture, wouldn't have pictured it on short ribs.

It was really tasty! I don't make short ribs (or heck, even red meat) that often, but was very happy with how it turned out.

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

@Supe you changed your avatar! I was v confused about who was talking lol

 

[Supe]

@Supe you changed your avatar! I was v confused about who was talking lol

It's still Bobby.

 

[FLBuff PE]

It's still Bobby.

Damnit Bobby.

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

I made dis. Noodle-less pad thai

 

[Ble_PE]

Damnit Bobby.

That boy ain't right.

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

Oven fried buttermilk chicken

 

[Ble_PE]

Oven fried buttermilk chicken

Doesn't compute...

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

Doesn't compute...

oven "fried"

 

[Orchid PE]

Doesn't compute...

Almost like Air Fried....

Made some venison chili last night with meat straight from the processor.

 

[Orchid PE]

We did a ham for Christmas Eve in the oven and the recipe we followed said to cook it @ 325F for 2 hours. After 2 hours it was still 75F in the center, so I cranked it up to 350F for another 45 minutes and we got to 145F. It ended up being pretty dry.

Whats the best way to cook a ham? We have another one sitting in the fridge waiting to be cooked. Would a crock pot help it stay moist?

 

[Road Guy]

We picked up a WOK after christmas,  so far we have just made some omlets in it - anything really good we should try?  I have always wanted one, but never really looked into what the hell I should make with it now that I have one?

 

[Orchid PE]

We picked up a WOK after christmas,  so far we have just made some omlets in it - anything really good we should try?  I have always wanted one, but never really looked into what the hell I should make with it now that I have one?

Pancit and Thai Fried Rice are some of my favs in the wok.

 

[leggo PE]

Made this yesterday for New Year's!

https://www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/recipes/black-eyed-pea-stew

It took a while, but was SO worth it. I used Rancho Gordo's black eyed peas (I recommend any and all of their dried beans) and followed the recipe exactly. It turned out SO SO SO good. I'd make this again in a heartbeat when I have an afternoon to devote to the soaking and cooking time. Luckily, we are left with four servings of leftovers. Yay!

Anyone else do black eyed peas as a tradition for good luck for the new year?

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

I made bone broth. And then took half of a sip of it yesterday and was like "why did I think I'd drink this?!" so I'll freeze it and use it in soup bases lol