What's for Dinner?

[Boatboy24]

This must have been flown in today because it was remarkably fresh tonight.

Mmm. Unagi.

And tuna. And salmon.

 

[sour_grapes]

I am sous-vide cooking a small piece of pork shoulder, with smoked paprika, molasses, garlic, and bacon grease. When it is done its time in the hot tub, I will crisp it (either under a broiler or with a propane torch, have not decided yet). It should pull apart like pulled pork, but have a crust -- going for a little carnitas action. I am also cooking some fennel bulbs and tarragon sous vide, which I will probably have to finish by sauteeing to caramelize. Roasted beets will complete the meal.

This worked out REALLY well. The pork was fall-apart-succulent-tender. I crisped it with the broiler, but then decided that was not good enough and hit it with the propane torch. (Interesting sidenote: my wife and her girlfriend were in the kitchen gabbing when I did this, and neither of them noticed the blowtorch!) I then took the juices from the sous-vide bag, added some sherry and some siracha sauce, and reduced it in the pan to about 1/2. It was wonderful. The fennel was also very nice; I browned it in the pan, then added the juices from the bag to deglaze the pan. All in all, a very nice, very cheap meal. Washed down with a 2006 Seven Deadly Zins.

 

[jamesngalveston]

T bones in the oven, twice baked potatoes and a salad...I am tired...been at farm all day...
busy weekend,,, it maybe spam sandwich tomorrow, ..sunday its a huge home made lasagna with twice the ricotta...I love ricotta.

 

[ckvchestnut]

Thick seared and roasted sirloin teriyaki steak with broiled shrimp skewers and steamed asparagus with lemon aioli! Cabernet Sauvignon paired with it and a double chocolate Boston cream cake for desert! Boy I'll be making this up for a few days!

Happy Valentines everyone! Cheers!

 

[Johngottshall]

Happy Valentines day Carolyn

 

[tonyt]

Okay, for all the naysayers and bah humbugs that don't enjoy our believe in St Valentine's Day my bride and I are enjoyin filet mignon and lobster tail along with a delicious two and a half year old Amarone. That would be the Callar craft showcase Amarone. Happy valentines day to you all

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Wine Making mobile app

 

[ckvchestnut]

Very nice all we just had popcorn and DB while watching face off even thought we promised to watch a new movie!

Have a great evening!

 

[ckvchestnut]

T bones in the oven, twice baked potatoes and a salad...I am tired...been at farm all day...
busy weekend,,, it maybe spam sandwich tomorrow, ..sunday its a huge home made lasagna with twice the ricotta...I love ricotta.

Honestly James? I admire a guy who will cook a nice meal for himself even if there isn't a woman present for it. Unless I'm wrong and you're a busy man every night! Cheers to you too!

 

[sour_grapes]

Tonight, my wife was out of town with her gf, so I had a "bachelor's dinner." However, I decided this bachelor was a gourmand, so I had arugula, avocado, and lobster tail with garlic, tarragon, and butter.

Earlier, I wrote:

I crisped it with the broiler, but then decided that was not good enough and hit it with the propane torch. (Interesting sidenote: my wife and her girlfriend were in the kitchen gabbing when I did this, and neither of them noticed the blowtorch!)

I found out later that, ironically, while I was blowtorching, they were demonstrating some exercise moves to each other that, well, *I* would have enjoyed watching. And I did not notice what they were doing. So I guess it works both ways.....

 

[ckvchestnut]

Very funny! Lol

 

[ibglowin]

Valentines Day dinner was:

Lamb shanks braised in a cabernet sauvignon reduction with portobello mushrooms…...
Baked scalloped potatoes au gratin…..
Fresh green beans sautéed in butter, EVOO, razor thin sliced shallots and garlic …..

Desert was brownies topped with chocolate dipped strawberries and whipped cream…..

The wine was a 2007 Sayulita from a boutique winery in WA State named Balboa Winery. Cab Sauv/Syrah blend only 200 cases were made. When I snagged this bottle on a visit to Seattle a couple of years ago the owner at the wine shop who recommended it called it his "Third Date Wine"….. You serve this on a third date and you will be getting lucky he said!

 

[roger80465]

Valentines dinner here was as follows:

Tri tip roast, country style ribs and brats on the smoker
Smashed yukon gold potatoes
Sauteed zucchini and summer squash in garlic EVOO
DESSERT: Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk for her
Girl Scout Cookies (Samoas) for me
The wine? 2013 LE Sangiovese/Cab

Now THAT is romance.

 

[jamesngalveston]

ahh sour grapes.....just wait till this spring my friend...you will be cooking up a storm....i got a secret for you.....

 

[jamesngalveston]

tonights dinner...huge piece of this.....with some garlic bread and sauteed asparagus.

 

[ckvchestnut]

tonights dinner...huge piece of this.....with some garlic bread and sauteed asparagus.

YUM!! Wish I was your neighbor lol enjoy your meal! My hubby made dinner in the slow cooker for tonight! Beef stew with root vegetables and crusty bread!

 

[jamesngalveston]

you enjoy yours as well.....I love sundays....

 

[jojabri]

White chicken chilli and cornbread... Aaaaah, comfort food for a cold night.

 

[the_rayway]

My version of Valentine's Day was a date with an old friend who was visiting from China. Went to a great French restaurant in town, I had: Tournado of jumbo shrimp and bay scallop with cucumber 'salad' and cream sauce for apps; Green salad with orange basil dressing; Bacon wrapped local bison with huckleberry reduction and turnip puree; then rosemary vanilla creme brulee for dessert. Washed it all down with a nice Shiraz.

It was nice to catch up!

 

[JohnT]

Saturday was "uncle John's cooking" day.

Prime rib,
Au jous,
Roasted Mushrooms,
Yorkshire Pudding,
Haricot vert (sauté in butter),
Brussel Sprouts (lightly steamed so they are nice and sweet),
Baked potatoes

For dessert, I made (from scratch) a mixed berry (mostly strawberry, since they go on sale during valentines days) croustade with (again from scratch) crème anglais.

Had our 2012 cabernet to go with it (turned out to be one of my best IMHO)


Here is a picture of the prime rib and baked potatoes (taken as I was carving it)..

 

[Rocky]

JohnT, was my line busy again when you tried to invite me? Dang!