[wtwo3]

A giant short rib chimichanga. This is supposed to be for 1 person... but I swear my entire family could have feasted on this. I got about a third of the way through and packed the rest to go.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

A giant short rib chimichanga. This is supposed to be for 1 person... but I swear my entire family could have feasted on this. I got about a third of the way through and packed the rest to go.

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Ooooooh.... That looks and sounds delicious!!! I live me a good Chimi!!!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by dogbone

Thanks! Really enjoyed those ribs tonight. I've learned so much in the last year about BBQ. I've been in Austin the last two weekends to drive at COTA (Edge Addicts and Super Lap Battle). Had Franklin the first weekend and Terry Black's the second. Amazing food. A year ago, I tried Franklin for the first time and was blown away.....never had anything like that before. I was so inspired, a month later, I had a pellet smoker and was trying my hand at briskets. Fun journey.

Is BBQ a professional thing for you? Or a personal pursuit?

Definitely a hobbyist! But I have been grilling and smoking for 20+ years. So I have definitely learned lot's of trial and error. And I've taken the natural progression of creating my own Marinades.
My specialty: Ribs, Chicken and Pork Butts.

[Lady Jane]

I wouldn't call this dinner but its girls' night potluck sleep-over now into chips and wine.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I wouldn't call this dinner but its girls' night potluck sleep-over now into chips and wine. ...

Yes, but No Name Chip???

I'm sure you girls can afford Miss Vickie... Devine quelle est ma préféré.

[JJ 911SC]

Pizza night delayed by a day

KD with Sun-dried Tomatoes

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Yes, but No Name Chip???

I'm sure you girls can afford Miss Vickie... Devine quelle est ma préféré.

1... Three for $3 on special. We are not proud.

2... Sea salt and vinegar. (?)

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

1... Three for $3 on special. We are not proud.

2... Sea salt and vinegar. (?)

Vraiment... I'm sure that the word Jalapeño appears in many of my Lunch posts

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Vraiment... I'm sure that the word Jalapeño appears in many of my Lunch posts

Okay, okay... I figured 'sea salt' because you're a crusty old sailor and 'vinegar' because you're a crusty old Chief. hi hi...

[chassis]

Pizza!

Crust with 50/50 Tipo 00 and semolina rimacinata.

Fresh mozz, herbs, EVOO, sauce, onions, artichoke hearts and freshly grated parm.

Arugula salad with EVOO, balsamic glaze and S&P.

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Definitely a hobbyist! But I have been grilling and smoking for 20+ years. So I have definitely learned lot's of trial and error. And I've taken the natural progression of creating my own Marinades.
My specialty: Ribs, Chicken and Pork Butts.

Learned a lot in my first year of BBQ. I'm slowly learning to understand what the temps mean coming from the ThermaPen and Meater--especially at the end of the cook. (The Traeger probe is not accurate.....) That's my biggest weakness---knowing when the cook is finished. Still need to learn a lot regarding when is the ideal time to pull the food from the smoker. (I live at 6600ft in the dry air of CO. I'm sure that changes some of the normal conventions of temps and time. The altitude definitely changes things when cooking/baking stuff in a conventional oven.)

I've mostly concentrated on learning brisket and pork ribs in my first year, although I REALLY dig smoking chicken wings!

[M5Rick]

Friday fish night so it was p/f salmon with mash and Ardennes veg.

[dscabra]

Pastrami dip and a Nitro Vanilla Porter

[Itsed65]

Carnitas Bowl (home made carnitas, Spanish cauli-rice, two kinds of salsa, cheese, Fritos, sour cream, and topped with a fried egg).

Carnitas Bowl by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Lady Jane]

Pasta bowl with garlic toasts.




( I won't be kissing anybody anytime soon. WHOA...)

[JJ 911SC]

Late Pizza Night...

[2one3E90]

Im not full. Japchae mofos

[JJ 911SC]

Mediterranean Olive Bread

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Mediterranean Olive Bread

Must try that recipe.

[Lady Jane]

Nothing fancy.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Must try that recipe.

Voila...

Ciabatta Bread

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 2 hr

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups Water

1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

1 teaspoon Sugar

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 1/4 cups Flour

1 1/2 teaspoons Yeast

DIRECTIONS

Place ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle, and Start. Dough will be quite sticky and wet once cycle is completed, resist the temptation to add more flour. Place dough on a lightly floured board, cover with a large bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes. Lightly flour or use parchment lined baking sheets. Divide into 2 pieces, and form each into a 13x14 inch oval. Place loaves on prepared sheets, dimple surface, and lightly flour. Cover, and let rise in a draft free place for approximately 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degres F. Dimple dough for a second time, and then place loaves in the oven, positioned on the middle rack. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. During baking, spritz loaves with water every 5 to 10 minutes for a crispier crust.

For Olive Bread Version:

Substitute regular olive oil for Milanese Gremolata Infused olive oil or similar

Substitute regular salt for fine Kosher salt

Last, add a cup of well drained Kalamata olives. cut them in half and add when the bread machine signals to add nuts/dried fruit.

[chassis]

Imam bayildi
Turkish stuffed aubergine

Braised aubergine stuffed with onions, peppers, garlic, parsley, mint, tomato sauce and pine nuts. Home made hummus garnished with paprika, cumin, mint and parsley, with grilled pita.

Really good!