What's for Dinner?

The weekend is upon us and we're having homemade pizza here. What's on your table?

Tonight, it's chicken rubbed with a little pimenton and S&P and roasted. Corn on the cob and roasted "red through" potatoes.

What does "red through" mean?

Tonight: leftover Thai takeaway.

The Francophile has been away for three weeks and my cooking and eating habits have become very patchy.

During the warm summer months I really like to have a cold soup on the deck. Perhaps my favorite is Chilled Potato Leek Soup: Vichyssoise. However, tonight I am making a Dean Fearing recipe for a cold corn vichyssoise. Also having a mushroom and truffle flat bread that we like from Trader Joes. Also something for dessert... haven't decided yet on what.

Another cold soup that I made last year is a strawberry soup. Also I have a recipe from John Fosse for a cold lemon soup. Might have to wait a bit though on that one as I still need to lose a few more lbs before I can indulge in some things.

Dieting... what a drag

Tim

[Robin Garr]

Last night? Farmers' market dinner. Locavore pork chop, pan-seared and oven-finished with garlic and fresh sage; tiny new potatoes and fresh green beans. I love summer!

I wish I knew. Len is bringing a golf buddy home for dinner and I have no idea what to make. Going to take a five mile walk in the heat for inspiration.

[Jenise]

Last night we dined out. Tonight I'm having a hamburger at an event I'm doing for a friend. Nothing very exciting to talk about!

Picked up some great Seasame Shrimp from our favorite Chinese place, and washed it down with brown ale. Neither of us were feeling that great!

What does "red through" mean?

These potatoes aren't just red-skinned, they are red all the way through the potato, sort of like the purple ones. I'm sure there's a better name for them, but that's what they called them at the co-op.

[Jenise]

What does "red through" mean?

These potatoes aren't just red-skinned, they are red all the way through the potato, sort of like the purple ones. I'm sure there's a better name for them, but that's what they called them at the co-op.

Wow, really? NEAT!

Grilled pork chops, purple potato salad, broccoli, picked this morning......sliced tomatoes with fresh basil on top. Trader Joe's has a wine in stock right now called Chariot...I am really enjoying it. Anyone tried it?

What does "red through" mean?

These potatoes aren't just red-skinned, they are red all the way through the potato, sort of like the purple ones. I'm sure there's a better name for them, but that's what they called them at the co-op.

Are you sure they weren't beets?

What does "red through" mean?

These potatoes aren't just red-skinned, they are red all the way through the potato, sort of like the purple ones. I'm sure there's a better name for them, but that's what they called them at the co-op.

Are you sure they weren't beets?

Nope, they're potatoes!
http://www.sugarlaws.com/roasted-red-potatoes

[David M. Bueker]

big salad tonight - I have lots of lettuce, radishes and other things to use up.

Paneer tikka, snow peas with a balsamic glaze and toasted almond amaretto ice cream for after.

[David M. Bueker]

Paneer tikka, snow peas with a balsamic glaze and toasted almond amaretto ice cream for after.

I hate you.

Sounds really yummy, Salil!

-Paul W.

Tonight was seared duck breasts in a tart cherry sauce (adapted from a Julia Child recipe), served with couscous and the final asparagus of the season. Opened an '02 Chevillon NSG VV that was delightful with it.

Tomorrow will be homemade pizzas with salad.

Mark Lipton

It is in the 90's but I have a hunger for chicken cacciatore, of all things. I've not had it for years. So I got my big crockpot out and set it up. I browned a chicken on the outdoor burner, seasoned it with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Sliced shallots were put in the bottom of the crockpot. The browned chicken went on next. I had a jar of Trader Giotto's Arrabiatta sauce in the pantry (which I keep for my pasta loving grandkids) one can of tomato paste, bay leaf, Herbs de Provence, 1/2 cup Shiraz, white,sliced mushrooms, several sliced garlic cloves, and some chopped fresh oregano. It will cook on low all day. I love crockpots in the summer when we want a meal such as this without putting heat into the kitchen.

[Jenise]

It is in the 90's but I have a hunger for chicken cacciatore, of all things. I've not had it for years. So I got my big crockpot out and set it up. I browned a chicken on the outdoor burner, seasoned it with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Sliced shallots were put in the bottom of the crockpot. The browned chicken went on next. I had a jar of Trader Giotto's Arrabiatta sauce in the pantry (which I keep for my pasta loving grandkids) one can of tomato paste, bay leaf, Herbs de Provence, 1/2 cup Shiraz, white,sliced mushrooms, several sliced garlic cloves, and some chopped fresh oregano. It will cook on low all day. I love crockpots in the summer when we want a meal such as this without putting heat into the kitchen.

Mmm...I would love that. Chicken Cacciatore was the only braised chicken meal my mother made when we were kids and I have such fond memories of it.

Tonight's dinner will be Sichuan stir-fried minced pork with hot chiles.

-Paul W.

Had a friend from the department over last night, made murgh makhani with rice, green peas and stir fried shredded cabbage on the side. Very nice, and the 07 Baudry Croix Boissee I opened alongside was stunning with it.

[Robin Garr]

Tonight we're doing a simple salsa cruda: Chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil at room temperature poured over hot spaghetti to make an instant garden sauce. (No, we don't have tomatoes quite yet - farmers' market. )