Food Thread

[GregManning]

Jumbo Lump Crab
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Jumbo Lump Crab (8 oz) – breaded & fried - (AP flour, egg wash, Panko)
French fries – homemade
Napa cabbage slaw – Mayo & mustard

Condiments / Dipping sauce(s):
Cocktail sauce (ketchup & horseradish)
Laoganma brand – Spicy Chili Crisp sauce

 

[Pinhead Squirrel]

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What kind of Witch Craft is this ?! LoL

 

[VenasNursery]

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Looks well done but don’t get why it’s in the Food Thread?

 

[GregManning]

Condiments !

I like condiments, spices, sauces, etc.
I “over-dress” my salads, pasta, meats, etc. – because I like it that way.

Chili Crisp Condiment:
I was in Walmart to buy some Kikkoman Soy (because it is cheap; it is not the best) for making Jerky.

On a whim, I bought some Chili Crisp condiment. I had never heard of the brand.
Laoganma - Spicy Chili Crisp Sauce.

I have home-made chili crisp before; this is MUCH better than mine !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_Gan_Ma

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Laoganma-Spicy-Chili-Crisp-Sauce-7-41-Fl-Oz/195667370

I used it on pizza today ! ! !

Chili Crisp – New to Me . . . . . lots more info !
Apparently, there are LOTS of different Chili Crisps (types, nationalities, brands, etc) – who knew ? !

The Chinese version that I noted a short time ago here:
- best-known commercial brand is Lao Gan Ma
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_crisp

This is considered a “sauce” because it uses chili infused oil, to make into a thick, almost paste.
This is delicious ! I actually ate it as an “appetizer” by sticking a fork into the jar a day ago.
Not too hot.

Another variety that I recently found is Mexican.
https://donchilio.com/

This is more like a “seasoning”. It is chili rounds fried in olive oil, then drained of the oil.
It is just the crispy fries.
I found 3 versions at my local grocery store: Jalapeño, Serrano, Habanero.
I tried the Serrano - - - it has HOT !
I was “afraid” to try the Habanero . . . . . . . it has hot but not lethal !

 

[AdkEric]

Past couple nights. Blackened balsamic tuna steak with asparagus

And pan seared duck breast, madeira raspberry & cherry sauce with potatoes roasted in duck fat

I ordered beef heart which is supposed to arrive to the supermarket today. If so, that'll be tonight's dinner.

 

[GregManning]

Past couple nights. Blackened balsamic tuna steak with asparagus
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And pan seared duck breast, madeira raspberry & cherry sauce with potatoes roasted in duck fat
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I ordered beef heart which is supposed to arrive to the supermarket today. If so, that'll be tonight's dinner.

Those look DELICIOUS ! ! !
Presentation too !

 

[AdkEric]

Those look DELICIOUS ! ! !
Presentation too !

Thank you!

 

[GregManning]

Those look DELICIOUS ! ! !
Presentation too !

The tuna looks a little dry, but also looks very appetizing.
Did you drizzle a little virgin olive oil or butter on it ?

 

[AdkEric]

The tuna looks a little dry, but also looks very appetizing.
Did you drizzle a little virgin olive oil or butter on it ?

The tuna did come out a bit dry despite cooking to medium rare. I didn't think to drizzle olive oil on it, but definitely should have. I did drizzle the reserved balsamic on top after the pic. First attempt at tuna steak. Thanks for the tip, I'll remember it for next time!

 

[Reach]

My dinner last night doesn’t come close to topping that one, but here it is anyway. T-bone steak, rubbed with salt and coarse ground pepper, a light dusting of seasoned salt, and a spritz of olive oil. Seared in butter in a cast iron skillet to rare.

Tater tots, deep fried in canola oil, drizzled with turkey gravy (I have to use it up somehow!)

Southwestern seasoned (I cheated and bought it that way) oven roasted broccoli.

The steak was excellent, the broccoli was not bad, and the tater tots were tater tots.

 

[GregManning]

My dinner last night doesn’t come close to topping that one, but here it is anyway. T-bone steak, rubbed with salt and coarse ground pepper, a light dusting of seasoned salt, and a spritz of olive oil. Seared in butter in a cast iron skillet to rare.

Tater tots, deep fried in canola oil, drizzled with turkey gravy (I have to use it up somehow!)

Southwestern seasoned (I cheated and bought it that way) oven roasted broccoli.

The steak was excellent, the broccoli was not bad, and the tater tots were tater tots.

That look very good.
I LOVE Tater Totes ! ! !

Am I wrong, or are the Food Posts getting better & better ? !

 

[Reach]

That look very good.
I LOVE Tater Totes ! ! !

Am I wrong, or are the Food Posts getting better & better ? !

I love tater tots too, though I don’t really understand why. They’re so simple, and such a kid food, but I can put away a pile anyway.

You set a very high bar, the rest of us have to work hard to compete with your cooking!

 

[GregManning]

I love tater tots too, though I don’t really understand why. They’re so simple, and such a kid food, but I can put away a pile anyway.

You set a very high bar, the rest of us have to work hard to compete with your cooking!

Thank you. Generally, I don't post my "failures". I do like to experiment.

Food Thread

Pastrami reuben at Corky and Lenny's

www.treebuzz.com

 

[GregManning]

You set a very high bar, the rest of us have to work hard to compete with your cooking!

I love tater tots too, though I don’t really understand why. They’re so simple, and such a kid food, but I can put away a pile anyway.

You set a very high bar, the rest of us have to work hard to compete with your cooking!

Actually, I think "home-made" Tater-Tots are very hard to make well.
I've seen lots of TV chefs fail to meet the original.

 

[Reach]

Actually, I think "home-made" Tater-Tots are very hard to make well.
I've seen lots of TV chefs fail to meet the original.

I don’t think I would ever try to make them homemade, I’ll just keep buying them in the Ore Ida section of the grocery store. I’m sure they are harder to create than one would think, but as foods go, they’re kind of the potato equivalent of a fish stick.

 

[AdkEric]

The beef hearts did come in today, so here's what the final result looks like.

I prepared the heart into strips and sauteed to medium rare. Served over polenta and topped with gremolata.

 

[Mike Islander]

Ambiance is everything? Prime Angus fillet over oak. Coal-baked potato coated in olive oil and salt.

 

[JD3000]

Looks well done but don’t get why it’s in the Food Thread?

Woops wrong thread

 

[GregManning]

“Ruben-ish” Egg Rolls
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Sauerkraut – dried in small salad spinner
Pastrami – thin sliced; dried between paper towels
Swiss cheese – actually very good Swiss Emmentaler
Egg Roll Wrappers

Deep fried – 350°F

 

[VenasNursery]

“Ruben-ish” Egg Rolls
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Sauerkraut – dried in small salad spinner
Pastrami – thin sliced; dried between paper towels
Swiss cheese – actually very good Swiss Emmentaler
Egg Roll Wrappers

Deep fried – 350°F

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Looks fantastic!
I’ve seen egg roll wraps made into taco shell filled with beef and broccoli.
Something I’ve been wanting to try to make for the last few years.
This might be the motivation I need!