What Kind Of Meals Are You Guys Making Now?

[ponyo]

This thread is now officially 'the only thing I care about in the world is money and making sure everyone knows I have a lot of it and to live blog my cooking life' guy's thread

This place is going down the tubes and fast.

You're welcome to post your meals or GTFO of this thread.

 

[MrSquished]

You're welcome to post your meals or GTFO of this thread.

I don't appreciate that tone, I'm just looking forward to seeing your next 10 meals.

 

[ponyo]

I don't appreciate that tone, I'm just looking forward to seeing your next 10 meals.

go fuck yourself.

 

[Red Squirrel]

TBH those home cooked meals (I assume?) are probably cheaper than buying takeout.

Been trying to cut back on take out myself for cost and health reasons but it's so hard since I like my take out foods lol. Especially poutine.

 

[sdifox]

TBH those home cooked meals (I assume?) are probably cheaper than buying takeout.

Been trying to cut back on take out myself for cost and health reasons but it's so hard since I like my take out foods lol. Especially poutine.

In your case you should get into cooking once a week and freeze in smaller containers. Otherwise it is just too much work.

 

[Red Squirrel]

In your case you should get into cooking once a week and freeze in smaller containers. Otherwise it is just too much work.

Yeah sometimes I do that, then I fall off the wagon lol.

Though one thing I do eat regularly is pasta and I tend to make a sauce big enough to fill over 12 mason jars so it lasts me quite a while.

I need to get into making my own soup too, probably healthier than the canned stuff.

 

[sdifox]

Made chicken noodle soup.

 

[sdifox]

Yeah sometimes I do that, then I fall off the wagon lol.

Though one thing I do eat regularly is pasta and I tend to make a sauce big enough to fill over 12 mason jars so it lasts me quite a while.

I need to get into making my own soup too, probably healthier than the canned stuff.

Canned soup

IP is great for soups.

 

[Iron Woode]

Yeah sometimes I do that, then I fall off the wagon lol.

Though one thing I do eat regularly is pasta and I tend to make a sauce big enough to fill over 12 mason jars so it lasts me quite a while.

I need to get into making my own soup too, probably healthier than the canned stuff.

homemade soup and stew is levels ahead of canned.

Make a big pot of stew and freeze it in meal size containers for later use.

Make a big pot of chili and freeze it for later use.

 

[Captante]

homemade soup and stew is levels ahead of canned.

Make a big pot of stew and freeze it in meal size containers for later use.

Make a big pot of chili and freeze it for later use.

As usual this thread has made me hungry!

I have a couple pounds of Navy Beans soaking, a bunch of chopped carrots, celery and onions plus I'm about to fry up a whole package of bacon and toss the lot in the slow-cooker. (also some garlic & Worcestershire)

 

[Iron Woode]

As usual this thread has made me hungry!

I have a couple pounds of Navy Beans soaking, a bunch of chopped carrots, celery and onions plus I'm about to fry up a whole package of bacon and toss the lot in the slow-cooker. (also some garlic & Worcestershire)

You could always use an Instant Pot

 

[Captante]

You could always use an Instant Pot

I've done so with my IP in the past when in a hurry .... I slightly prefer the texture of the beans I get from the vintage crock-pot when I have the time for it though. (I suspect the overnight cold-water soak in the fridge is the explanation for this more then the cooking-method)

Btw my apartment smells amazing this morning! (can't wait for lunch!)

 

[Iron Woode]

I am trying something new:

herb roasted pork tenderloin and for a side dish:

A potato, pork sausage, onion, jalapeno and cheese casserole.

Wish me luck.

 

[ponyo]

I've done so with my IP in the past when in a hurry .... I slightly prefer the texture of the beans I get from the vintage crock-pot when I have the time for it though. (I suspect the overnight cold-water soak in the fridge is the explanation for this more then the cooking-method)

Btw my apartment smells amazing this morning! (can't wait for lunch!)

One thing I've found instant pot cooks very well are beans. It really does great job with pretty much any types of beans. And oatmeal.

I am trying something new:

herb roasted pork tenderloin and for a side dish:

A potato, pork sausage, onion, jalapeno and cheese casserole.

Wish me luck.

good luck! I've beef brisket and pork butt sitting in the freeze I would like to smoke outside but it's supposed to rain all weekend. I was waiting til my daughter was home for the weekend to cook but the weather might ruin that plan.

 

[ponyo]

Mugwort pancake.

I bet most people don't know or never even seen mugwort, let alone tasted it. Mugwort is edible herb and it grows like weed in corner of our backyard. Spring is when young mugwort sprouts and if you know what you're looking for, I bet you can find it growing all around you. It's very common herb found everywhere but most people would never even notice or know it's edible.

 

[Iron Woode]

One thing I've found instant pot cooks very well are beans. It really does great job with pretty much any types of beans. And oatmeal.


good luck! I've beef brisket and pork butt sitting in the freeze I would like to smoke outside but it's supposed to rain all weekend. I was waiting til my daughter was home for the weekend to cook but the weather might ruin that plan.

the casserole turned out excellent!

The sausages (breakfast kind) have a great flavour profile. The jalapenos are tasty without much heat. The whole combo just works!

 

[ponyo]

Beef and kimchi mandu in beef broth with knife cut noodles. I used the bone broth I made couple days ago. Beef knuckle bones I used ended up making 4 big batches of bone broth and took almost 36 hours to cook from start to finish. But so worth it.

 

[ponyo]

Magic of pellet smoker.

Placed brisket and butt in the smoker around midnight last night before I went to bed

Woke up this morning at 7 am and took a quick peek

Pellet smoker working its magic on the beef brisket and pork butt. Still probably need another 4-5 hours but getting there.

 

[MrSquished]

Dinner and a movie last night with the girl - Adaptation with St. Nicolas Cage and Meryl Streep starring.

Cooked a bucatini with chicken thighs, summer squash and asparagus tossed in a creamy garlic white wine tarragon sauce with lemon zest - topped with fresh grated parm

 

[sactoking]

Spare ribs going into the new smoker soon. Chuck roast for shredded beef is already in.

 

[sactoking]

Decided to throw some beans in with the ribs and beef.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

Simple pasta bake we've done a few times (pasta, cream cheese, protein, sauce, misc spices, topped with mozzy). This time we went with a greek flair; lamb, cinnamon, oregano, lil' worcestershire, over girelle pasta.

 

[Kaido]

This place is going down the tubes and fast.

This place went down the tubes years ago. We're all just tenants of the Hotel California at this point lol. Anyway, here's Wonderwall:

 

[Iron Woode]

In a little while I will be making chicken soup with pasta and vegetables.

 

[Iron Woode]

here it is in the pot:



chicken soup:

onions
mushrooms (crimini)
celery
peas
carrots
corn
kale
baby shells pasta
bay leaves
and chicken, of course

and spices.