What did you cook or eat today (January 2021)?

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I made my family's favorite dish of mine for lunch today. It is a shrimp and pasta dish. I sweat some onions and garlic, add some San Marzano tomatoes (hand crushed) and simmer that. I boil some penne pasta (my sister had to run to the store for that, as my father forgot). Then I add the shrimp to cook in the sauce for about five minutes, and then the pasta and some chopped fresh basil. I grated some ParmReg for the table for everyone to add as much as they wanted. I also added some fresh ground pepper to mine -- my family isn't into any level of pepper heat.

I first created this dish about five years ago, when I was asked to cook something on the spot -- completely unprepared. I went to Kroger, bought some stuff I figured everyone would like, and threw it together. They loved it, and now they ask me to make it just about every time I come to visit.

I should have snapped a picture with my phone, but didn't think about it.

CD
 
caseydog said:
I made my family's favorite dish of mine for lunch today. It is a shrimp and pasta dish. I sweat some onions and garlic, add some San Marzano tomatoes (hand crushed) and simmer that. I boil some penne pasta (my sister had to run to the store for that, as my father forgot). Then I add the shrimp to cook in the sauce for about five minutes, and then the pasta and some chopped fresh basil. I grated some ParmReg for the table for everyone to add as much as they wanted. I also added some fresh ground pepper to mine -- my family isn't into any level of pepper heat.

I first created this dish about five years ago, when I was asked to cook something on the spot -- completely unprepared. I went to Kroger, bought some stuff I figured everyone would like, and threw it together. They loved it, and now they ask me to make it just about every time I come to visit.

I should have snapped a picture with my phone, but didn't think about it.

CD
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My best meals are thrown together!!

Russ
 
vernplum said:
Hello!

Yesterday I made my first meatloaf (recipe from Epicurious). It worked really well and was super moist inside while holding together firmly. It was HUGE though after everything was combined and I was thinking 'uh-oh, we're going to be eating that all week...', but it seemed to be a hit as we ended up eating over 2/3rds of it (there are 5 of us).

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Windigo I also had a go at the Pommes Duchesse, but when I went to pipe realised my nozzle was way too small! I ended up just chopping the bag tip off and 'icing' these squiggles, which look like worm casts (or something!). I made a big mess and there was mashed potato all over the place and all over my hands, and it took ages. They did taste good though.

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Really they look pretty good for a first try!
 
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Steak Diane....another retro dish that's still delicious in my mind. And so easy.

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vernplum said:
I ended up just chopping the bag tip off and 'icing' these squiggles, which look like worm casts (or something!). I made a big mess and there was mashed potato all over the place and all over my hands, and it took ages. They did taste good though.
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That made me smile! Piping is not my strong point..

The meatloaf looks great.
 
vernplum said:
Is it like an onion gravy?
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No. It has onions in it, which I don't always do, but is not what I would consider onion gravy. It's what is considered a "white" or "cream/milk" gravy, which is a traditional accompaniment to chicken/country fried steak. The gravy is made with pan drippings, flour, S and P, and either milk or, as we prefer, chicken stock and heavy cream.
 
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