Dinner time

[CDGator]

March 1st @Seedy got a pizza kit sent to him by his employer for a Friday night “fun” activity. That was the day of the storm and we didn’t have electricity for 6 days so we finally got to make the pizza tonight. It was really good but we had to use our own dough as theirs didn’t quite make it.

 

[G8trwood]

Pregame. Corned beef (now pastrami) smoked until 160 then sous vide for 24hrs at 155

 

[Gator By Marriage]

Not best pic, but Mrs G made double cut pork chops stuffed with Cajun pork dressing. Yum

 

[CDGator]

Lobster ravioli from Costco but I made the sauce and the Jalapeño poppers. Comfort food. Plate full of pasta, heavy cream and cheese. I promptly fell asleep on the couch after.

 

[Gulfstream]

Fired up the smoker today! It's BYOB @ Casa de Gulf.

 

[Gator By Marriage]

Last night I did a Cuban style flank steak with black beans and yellow rice. And, yes, I probably overloaded my plate with beans and rice.

Tonight’s goal is turn this ……..

…..into a killer vodka sauce. The dish is a favorite of mine when done right, but is a mess to make and takes a bit of time to make. Here’s how it looked going into the oven…..

…..and here’s how it looked 90 minutes later.

So far, so good. Stay tuned……

 

[Gator By Marriage]

Here’s the sauce at the end with some fried pancetta to give it a little pork flavor.

And the final product.

 

[soflagator]

Wife made torchietti pasta tonight with a very light cheese and lemon sauce and fresh peas. Had some toasted turkey as well, an arugula salad and a burrata with red peppers that didn’t make the picture.

 

[CDGator]

Wife made torchietti pasta tonight with a very light cheese and lemon sauce and fresh peas. Had some toasted turkey as well, an arugula salad and a burrata with red peppers that didn’t make the picture.

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Eek, someone pee'd on your pasta!

(I add those to dishes too but the kids never really like them)

 

[CDGator]

@Seedy has exactly two meals that he makes when asked to cook. Three if you count leftovers. Tonight while I was busy he added tortavioli (tortellini and ravioli) with meat sauce to his repertoire. He’s a keeper!

Posting for posterity.

 

[soflagator]

How it started.

How it’s going.

 

[NVGator]

I cooked again. Boneless beef ribs in a mushroom gravy with rice. Spring salad.

 

[soflagator]

At the in-laws this weekend. Few things in life are better than my mil’s rice.

 

[Gatorbait25]

At the in-laws this weekend. Few things in life are better than my mil’s rice.

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What’s on the chicken ?

 

[soflagator]

What’s on the chicken ?

Ants. We got held up in Fort Pierce.

 

[Gatorbait25]

Ants. We got held up in Fort Pierce.

All due respect to your MIL. The rice is Robin. The chicken is Batman. Any thoughts on the bird ?

 

[CDGator]

Shrimp and cheese grits
Asparagus was picked from the garden today

 

[Gator By Marriage]

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Shrimp and cheese grits
Asparagus was picked from the garden today

That’s looks phenomenal CD!

 

[Gator By Marriage]

Smoked porked with pappardelle.

Recipe called for “smoked sea salt.” I had no idea what that was, so this recipe sat on the shelf for quite a while until I ran across it in a variety store. It has a unique taste and gave the meat a smoked taste while braising in the oven in a veggie, wine, & stock sauce. One of the better pasta dishes I’ve made.

 

[Fodderwing]

Last day of the last month with an R for a while, so Oyster Brunch @ Rick's on the River.

But I have eaten oysters in Jurne ND Jurly.