What did I cook this weekend.....

[Homercidal]

@Homercidal sorry about your Grandma.

Thank you. I know she's getting the best care she can get at her age and they are making her comfortable. I'll have to fit cooking in with evening visits and helping my mom deal with this.

Chicken piccata is quick, easy and delish if you like capers. When cooking in a pan, I like to halve breasts so they aren't so thick. Chicken Piccata

I think you've mentioned this before. I'll check it out. My wife has a chicken something casserole that she makes once in a while. I originally pulled the breasts out for that, but now I'm anxious to get back to cooking so I might hijack those birds and try something new.

 

[passedpawn]

I think you8've mentioned this before. I'll check it out. My wife has a chicken something casserole that she makes once in a while. I originally pulled the breasts out for that, but now I'm anxious to get back to cooking so I might hijack those birds and try something new.

Actually I got that link from @Yooper.

 

[Homercidal]

I don't remember if I like capers or not. I should pick some up and see what they are like.

 

[hunter_le five]

I don't remember if I like capers or not. I should pick some up and see what they are like.

Salty pickled peas is the best way I can think of describing them.

I like 'em.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Briney. Goes well with scampi, seaford and papillote.

 

[slym2none]

I am done cooking where I am now. After making all that food for the Super Bowl & only two people even ate (me being one of them), I am not trying to cook for anyone else, and I don't get too complicated just for myself. Fried egg sandwiches, mac & cheese, home-made muffin sandwiches, smash-burgers, that sort of thing is what I cook for myself.

Sad, too... I miss my restaurant days...

 

[podz]

Salty pickled peas is the best way I can think of describing them.

I like 'em.

Some capers in jars are tasteless, and others have pretty good flavour but none of them come close to the fresh thing that you can get in Greek supermarkets.

Caper-mayo sauce is one of the best things you can have with a sirloin steak.

They are salty, but they taste nothing like peas!

 

[BrewingTravisty]

I am done cooking where I am now. After making all that food for the Super Bowl & only two people even ate (me being one of them), I am not trying to cook for anyone else, and I don't get too complicated just for myself. Fried egg sandwiches, mac & cheese, home-made muffin sandwiches, smash-burgers, that sort of thing is what I cook for myself.

Sad, too... I miss my restaurant days...

I'm the opposite lol I'm more likely to cook really good when I'm just cooking for myself. I keep it simple when cooking for a gathering. I'm not wasting the good stuff on people I don't know will eat it.

 

[Homercidal]

Picked up some capers. Taste good. time to clean kitchen and see about dinner.

 

[mattmmille]

I am done cooking where I am now. After making all that food for the Super Bowl & only two people even ate (me being one of them), I am not trying to cook for anyone else, and I don't get too complicated just for myself. Fried egg sandwiches, mac & cheese, home-made muffin sandwiches, smash-burgers, that sort of thing is what I cook for myself.

Sad, too... I miss my restaurant days...

I don't miss the heat and the long hours, but I miss access to a large prep area and all the nice equipment. I get in a rut of quick stuff when I HAVE to cook. But when cooking is optional and I have time, I will cook...even if it's just for me. It's actually easier to afford better and more interesting things when I don't have to prepare dinner for three pickier eaters.

Starting an involved and not always successful process for Salt Rising Bread. No longer available in my area and expensive to mail order. But when it works, it is the most amazing bread for toasting. With just butter, or butter and strawberry jam...awesome. Also makes a great toasted pimento cheese sandwich.

 

[Homercidal]

And... I forgot about dance class. No time to cook with that and grandma too.

Tomorrow is movie date night to see Deadpool (With the kid and two friends tagging along...) and Saturday is the beer festival. Not sure when I get to cook again!

 

[passedpawn]

Some capers in jars are tasteless, and others have pretty good flavour but none of them come close to the fresh thing that you can get in Greek supermarkets.

Caper-mayo sauce is one of the best things you can have with a sirloin steak.

They are salty, but they taste nothing like peas!

I've never had tasteless capers. However, fish and chicken with capers always benefit from a bit of lemon juice. It's a great complimentary flavor.

Meatballs with capers is tasty.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

I've never had tasteless capers. However, fish and chicken with capers always benefit from a bit of lemon juice. It's a great complimentary flavor.

Meatballs with capers is tasty.

This looks absolutely delicious. I've never actually had capers before. I might have to pick some up soon.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Capers go well with bagels and lox. Speaking of which I could go for a bagel and lox right now.

 

[mcspanner]

I have a jar of capers that I bought to use in an awesome recipe that I can't remember. I used to buy them all the time and eat something mind blowing but damned if I know what it was. 🤔

 

[slym2none]

Starting an involved and not always successful process for Salt Rising Bread. No longer available in my area and expensive to mail order. But when it works, it is the most amazing bread for toasting. With just butter, or butter and strawberry jam...awesome. Also makes a great toasted pimento cheese sandwich.

Oh man... when I was a kid, my mom had a SRB starter, and it smelled SO bad! It made great bread, but that starter stunk like, well... it stunk. I hope yours isn't like that!

 

[cpa4ny]

Strawberry salad -> spinach, strawberries, toasted pecan nuts & goat cheese. Dressing - EV olive oil, raspberry vinegar & poppy seeds.

Goes down really well with a nice "minerally" Chablis.

 

[ChefRex]

Strawberry salad -> spinach, strawberries, toasted pecan nuts & goat cheese. Dressing - EV olive oil, raspberry vinegar & poppy seeds.

Goes down really well with a nice "minerally" Chablis.

So what did you cook?

 

[mattmmille]

Oh man... when I was a kid, my mom had a SRB starter, and it smelled SO bad! It made great bread, but that starter stunk like, well... it stunk. I hope yours isn't like that!

If it don't stink, it won't taste good! (Pause for jokes)
But seriously folks, when the critters start bubbling, they make a strong, cheesy kind of smell. Actually, I kind of like it, though. It reminds me of parmesan cheese on buttered popcorn. I would make it after school and one if my sister's would get home right about the time I would have it ready. She said it smelled like vomit, but it sure tastes good. Here's a photo of the sponge, ready to use....

 

[cpa4ny]

So what did you cook?

Nothing; just assembled the ingredients

 

[Staestc]

Been in cooking rut lately, too...

Lots of simple dishes and leftovers.

But, tonight I'm doing some grilled mahi mahi and striper with asparagus and parmesan crisps.
Tomorrow will be elk spaghetti and salad
Saturday will be cheddar & BBQ chicken & bacon sandwiches with some sort of side
Sunday will be sea scallop curry & rice.

Wow! Going to be an awesome weekend at your place!

 

[Staestc]

Strawberry salad -> spinach, strawberries, toasted pecan nuts & goat cheese. Dressing - EV olive oil, raspberry vinegar & poppy seeds.

Goes down really well with a nice "minerally" Chablis.

Gorgeous salad! My favorite salads lately all share spinach, goat cheese, some kind of fruit, and some kind of nuts! I'm a big fan of the dried cherries I've been putting in salads lately.

Of course, with a decent bottle of wine, I would be happy just with the fruit and cheese

 

[VApatriot]

Last time I did this with the wife she wasn't seeing anything interesting to her. I'm like... "What? There's all kinds of recipes to try here!"

Take a look here: http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/

We've made several of his recipes and they've all been very good. His videos are a little corny but his recipes are really good.

We made this one last night, it was awesome! http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2014/04/roasted-leg-of-lamb-with-pomegranate.html

 

[podz]

I've never had tasteless capers.

Consider yourself lucky ;-) There is one brand on sale here in Finland called "Veg-on-Table" where the capers have zero taste and they come in rather large jars, too. The brand I normally buy, Fragata, is pretty good.

 

[podz]

I have a jar of capers that I bought to use in an awesome recipe that I can't remember. I used to buy them all the time and eat something mind blowing but damned if I know what it was. 🤔

Well, they are a pretty key ingredient to Greek Salad and a whole host of Italian recipes. We go through 1-2 jars a week here at my house.

I like to use them in tuna salad, along with chopped red onions, mayo and mustard. Also sometimes just eat them right out of the jar.

 

[Temptd2]

I like to take a couple tablespoons of capers and fry them in some olive oil til they get crispy. Drain on paper towels. Use the olive oil for something else, like salad dressing, if you want to.

We sprinkle those crispy capers on our smoked salmon pizza. They're killer good.

 

[bob1852]

So what are pareil capers? Every bottle I've seen is listed non-pareil...

 

[Temptd2]

non·pa·reil
ˌnänpəˈrel/
adjective
adjective: non-pareil

1.
having no match or equal; unrivaled.

So you'd have to find a rivaled caper to make it pareil.

 

[mattmmille]

They are young, very small capers...and they are the best. Especially with a grilled trout, with butter, lemon and mushrooms. Yum!

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Meatloaf with spicy Bespoke bacon jam and cheddar cheese in the loaf, then crusted with more bacon jam. @BeerMeDuffMan - make this, you won't be sorry.
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[Staestc]

That's the most mouthwatering meatloaf I have ever seen!!

 

[Staestc]

OMG! I'm cooking these bad boys tonight! I love Costco meat!
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[bob1852]

Elk spaghetti and garlic bread. The last of the ground elk that I have...

 

[passedpawn]

I cooked with capers tonight - it was on my mind from this thread. Chicken piccata, colcannon, canteloupe.

 

[Gavin C]

I've never had tasteless capers. However, fish and chicken with capers always benefit from a bit of lemon juice. It's a great complimentary flavor.

Meatballs with capers is tasty.

Food looks great. Capers are fantastic. Never combined them with meatballs. Mind blown.

What's the beer. Crystal clear looking and delicious no doubt.

 

[passedpawn]

Food looks great. Capers are fantastic. Never combined them with meatballs. Mind blown.

What's the beer. Crystal clear looking and delicious no doubt.

Beer? I can't remember! I didn't just make those meatballs - that picture is from a year ago.

 

[SharonaZamboni]

I like to take a couple tablespoons of capers and fry them in some olive oil til they get crispy. Drain on paper towels. Use the olive oil for something else, like salad dressing, if you want to.

We sprinkle those crispy capers on our smoked salmon pizza. They're killer good.

Crispy capers sounds great! I'll try that soon.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

I forgot to get capers when I went shopping today... Oops. Oh well, I'll be having filet mignon with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes tonight. Maybe if I have the money I'll run by the store and see if I can find some capers for another meal.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Get them at Trader Joe's if you have one close. You get twice the size for half the cost.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

Get them at Trader Joe's if you have one close. You get twice the size for half the cost.

Sadly I don't have a Trader Joe's near me... I wish I did, I do most of my shopping at ALDI and Kroger.