Favorite Classy Dish

[retailguy]

I only buy live lobster and cook them in the good ole' boiling pot. I don't like to hear the scream though, so you put them in the freezer for about 20 minutes. It puts them into some sort of trance or coma, and they don't scream. I never cooked them on the grill but if there's a recipe what the hell it'd be worth a shot.

You can eliminate this by putting them into the pot before the water boils. If you heat the water as you heat the lobster they don't make any noise whatsoever....

Hope that helps.

[Packers4Ever]

This thread needed to come back...BUMP!!

Anyone got any good sauce recipes? Something, perhaps that won't clog my arteries?


Will be using the Chicken Bianco recipe this weekend. I can't wait.

What are you looking for, Zig? Like an Alfredo for fettuccini?

Thanks for finding this and bringing it back.

Jude

[retailguy]

Anyone got any good sauce recipes? Something, perhaps that won't clog my arteries?

How about a good dry meat seasoning?

This works great for steak on the grill - If you truly "enjoy" the taste of the beef and aren't looking to "cover it up", this works great.

1 tbl Salt
1 teaspoon Black or White Pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic Salt

This should adequately season 3 to 3 1/2 lbs of meat. While shaking it on, it will seem like a lot, trust me, it'll be OK.

Let sit for 20 - 45 minutes then put on a flaming hot grill. Cook to desired temperature and enjoy. DON'T RE-SEASON AGAIN WITH SALT/PEPPER ON THE TABLE! You'd think this would be obvious, but....

There is also a salsa recipe that goes with this if you're interested. I'd have to dig that up somewhere. Like I said, I like the taste of the beef, so I don't use it.

[MJZiggy]

This thread needed to come back...BUMP!!

Anyone got any good sauce recipes? Something, perhaps that won't clog my arteries?


Will be using the Chicken Bianco recipe this weekend. I can't wait.

What are you looking for, Zig? Like an Alfredo for fettuccini?

Thanks for finding this and bringing it back.

Jude

If you have an alfredo sauce that isn't considered a heart attack on a plate, I'd love to hear it. Was thinking of something to put over pasta or with rice as a nice side dish. Is there a sauce for primavera?

[Iron Mike]

MMMMMMM.....in a few weeks we'll have fresh strawberries here:

Strawberry & Spinach Salad Recipe. Beware! If you do not want to be known for a salad stay away from this recipe. The salad has a great balance of flavors and it looks and tastes great.

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Ingredients


oil 1/2 cup
white distilled vinegar 2 tbsps
cider vinegar 2 tbsps
honey 2 tbsps
dry mustard 1/4 tsp
Tabasco Sauce 1/4 tsp
poppy seed 2 tbsps toasted
spinach 2 lbs bunches - washed well, stems removed, and chopped
Belgian endive 2 heads - washed and chopped
strawberry 1 cup stemmed removed, washed, and sliced
button mushroom 1/2 lb cleaned and sliced
crouton 1 cup
almonds - sliced 1/4 cup

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Directions
In a small bowl combine the oil, white distilled vinegar, cider vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Tabasco Sauce, and poppy seed.


Whisk the ingredients together and allow it to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.


In a salad bowl combine the spinach, Belgian endive, sliced strawberries, chopped button mushrooms, croutons, and sliced almonds.


Add your salad dressing and toss your salad.


Let the salad sit for 5 minutes and serve.

[Iron Mike]

Was thinking of something to put over pasta or with rice as a nice side dish.

Try this:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_25589,00.html

You could also buy store-bought vodka sauce and add it to some penne, shake some parmesan/romano on it and add some fresh parsley, IMHO.

[Packers4Ever]

This thread needed to come back...BUMP!!

Anyone got any good sauce recipes? Something, perhaps that won't clog my arteries?


Will be using the Chicken Bianco recipe this weekend. I can't wait.

What are you looking for, Zig? Like an Alfredo for fettuccini?

Thanks for finding this and bringing it back.

Jude

If you have an alfredo sauce that isn't considered a heart attack on a plate, I'd love to hear it. Was thinking of something to put over pasta or with rice as a nice side dish. Is there a sauce for primavera?

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Let me check on this, that shouldn't be too difficult.

Jude

[Little Whiskey]

MMMMMMM.....in a few weeks we'll have fresh strawberries here:

mike our strawberries are already in, and damn this years crop is mighty tasty. they definatly kick the crap out of the imported ones from california. sorry mad, but Cali strawberries just don't compare. too hard and not nearly as sweet.

[Travbrew]

that makes sense, Zig.

yes, I do the knife test with brats as well. Biting into an uncooked brat is the most disgusting thing...

We had brats at an office picninc and our cook couldn't control the flame (too high). One guy ate a VERY undercooked brat. He said he thought it was a salsa dog??? He didn't realize it wasn't cooked enough until someone else bit into one and freaked out. Anyone heard of a salsa dog? I guess those are like the cheese filled hot dogs

[Packers4Ever]

This thread needed to come back...BUMP!!

Anyone got any good sauce recipes? Something, perhaps that won't clog my arteries?


Will be using the Chicken Bianco recipe this weekend. I can't wait.

Found this, Zig, maybe something for the Primavera sauce. Has to be one

or more there that are kind to the heart and they all sound good.

http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/sauces.html

[Patler]

Anyone got any good sauce recipes? Something, perhaps that won't clog my arteries?

Sorry, you can't have it both ways! Pick one or the other!

[MJZiggy]

Anyone got any good sauce recipes? Something, perhaps that won't clog my arteries?

Sorry, you can't have it both ways! Pick one or the other!

Patrock, please refer to Packers4ever's last post. That is a great list. I'd like to try the tahini sauce as soon as I figure out what a tahini is! But the sqash sauce looks intriguing. It's a use for squash I hadn't thought of.

[GrnBay007]

How's your garden coming along zig?

[MJZiggy]

My Romas are not looking particularly well, but the cherry tomatoes have green fruit on them. All of my peppers are looking good (kebabs here we come) The broccoli is coming along nicely and is currently in bloom, the cantaloupe is growing, but the pumpkin plant (I only planted one) is putting everything else to shame. I was too late with my peas (I didn't know you're supposed to plant them when it's really cold) so I will put some in at the end of the season after the cantaloupe is completely harvested.

In other words, Oh fine! I need to find a better selection of nursery plants and seeds.

[Little Whiskey]

zig, have you had the chicken vino yet? here is a great idea if you have left overs as we did. My wife put them in the pizza she made tonight. instead of tomato sauce she used pesto. there isn't leftovers anymore. mighty good pizza!