Tonight's dinner.

[George K]

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Mrs. George commented that we haven't had Cornish hens in the longest time.

So, I got a couple of hens and cooked them in the air fryer.

Basted with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, some Mrs. Dash's and rosemary. 30 minutes, breast down, then flip for another 15 minutes at 390 degrees.

Came out tasty enough, but...

...my goodness - not really different from any chicken I could have made. Not much meat, and way too much work.

Next time, I'll just get a chicken and rotisserie it in the air-fryer.

[George K]

Oh, another thing.

Mrs. George has always been fond of (gasp) canned new potatoes. In the past, we've used them for fondue.

(I gotta do fondue again, soon)

So tonight, I popped a can, drained the spuds. I covered them with melted butter, and sprinkled with grated parmesan, salt, pepper and threw them in the oven for about 30 min at 350. Finish off with the broiler to get them a little crispier.

Tasty.

[Mik]

Not sure I've ever had aa canned potato. Have to try some.

I used to make Cornish hens more often, but you are right - tastes ike chicken, almost as much work as quail.

I had an Italian beef tonight. Our neighborhood pub is run by a guy from Chicago, so he knows what to do. Not as good as Portillo's, but respectable.

[George K]

@Mik said in Tonight's dinner.:

Not as good as Portillo's, but respectable.

Buona > Portillo's. Really.

https://shop.buona.com/pages/shop-ship

And the potato salad is magnificent.

[Mik]

I'm sure, but I don't have one near me.

Hell, I don't even have a Portillo's closer than two hours. At least there is Giordano's half an hour away. Not sure if theirs is any good.

[George K]

Portillo's is really, REALLY good. The great thing about Portillo's is that, like McDonald's, you know exactly what you'll get, regardless of where you are. Consistency is important and successful.

Buona is not as consistent, but the one closest to us is great, and we love getting the "family" meal.

Enough beef and bread for 5 sammiches, and potato salad that is, as I've said, wonderful.

Dinner for one night, and lunch for at least one more day.

[Axtremus]

@George-K said in Tonight's dinner.:

Next time, I'll just get a chicken and rotisserie it in the air-fryer.

Or go to Costco and get a professionally rotisseried full bird for $5. The local grocery store also have rotisserie chicken, but usually slightly more expensive (maybe $7 for a bull bird) for a slightly smaller bird — still more than enough for dinner for two; but the Costco one is usually big enough for a dinner of four!

[George K]

@Axtremus said in Tonight's dinner.:

@George-K said in Tonight's dinner.:

Next time, I'll just get a chicken and rotisserie it in the air-fryer.

Or go to Costco and get a professionally rotisseried full bird for $5. The local grocery store also have rotisserie chicken, but usually slightly more expensive (maybe $7 for a bull bird) for a slightly smaller bird — still more than enough for dinner for two; but the Costco one is usually big enough for a dinner of four!

Mrs. George and I have had this conversation.

Our local grocer has some pretty good rotisserie chicken that' about $1 more than it would be if I bought it and made it myself. As you said, enough for a dinner for two.

I've read great things about Costco rotisserie chicken as well. I'm not a member, and, considering the hassle of getting there, parking, etc., it's probably not worth it for me.

[Axtremus]

My dinner tonight consists of:

1. Mixed green salad with cranberries and ginger sesame dressing
2. Porridge (leftover from another meal) with a few spicy, friend broad beans

[George K]

@George-K said in Tonight's dinner.:

Oh, another thing.

Mrs. George has always been fond of (gasp) canned new potatoes. In the past, we've used them for fondue.

(I gotta do fondue again, soon)

So tonight, I popped a can, drained the spuds. I covered them with melted butter, and sprinkled with grated parmesan, salt, pepper and threw them in the oven for about 30 min at 350. Finish off with the broiler to get them a little crispier.

A better (much better) recipe - crispy and flavorful!

Grandma's Roasted Canned Potatoes

• 4 (15-ounce cans) whole potatoes, preferably Del Monte or Stop & Shop
• 44 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
• 41 tablespoon paprika, plus more as needed
• 4Kosher salt
• 4Freshly ground black pepper

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400ºF. Place 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a 9x13-inch metal or ceramic baking dish. Place it in the oven while it is heating. Check after 5 minutes and remove from the oven when the butter is melted.

Drain 4 (15-ounce) cans whole potatoes. Pat dry with paper towels. Halve the potatoes, or cut into thirds if large. Add the potatoes to the baking dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon paprika, and toss until evenly coated. Add more paprika as needed until visible and evenly coated. Arrange into an even layer.

Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Increase the temperature to 450ºF. Continue to bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until the potatoes are golden-brown and crispy, 30 minutes to 1 hour more.

For extra-crispy potatoes, turn on the broiler and broil until dark golden-brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.

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I added some garlic powder and omitted the pepper (because I forgot).

Very good.

[Mik]

I had a ham sandwich.

But I bought a big corned beef, cabbage and potatoes today for Sunday dinner. Never cooked one before.

[Jolly]

Tonight was chicken & dumplings with a baked sweet tater. It's been a bit cool and raining today, so the food fit the weather.