The Cookbook

Mik · wrote on 14 Oct 2024, 22:52

Made this cheeseburger soup at the request of my bride. Simple but very tasty homespun grub. I did put a third cup of stock in it.

https://allrecipes.familyfreshrecipes.com/?p=5036

jon-nyc · wrote on 15 Oct 2024, 01:38

@George-K said in The Cookbook:

The hour I spent making the lasagna is more than offset by the fact that I don't have to cook for three nights.

Sometimes I’ll make two at a time. Not much more time than making one. I’ll buy a disposable lasagna pan for the second, freeze it for months. Later let it thaw for 48hrs and cook.

Then you get 8 meals out of the hour+

Mik · wrote on 21 Oct 2024, 13:11

I have grapes and lots of garlic and rosemary, so this is on the menu for tonight. Probably sub boneless breasts for whole chix.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-roasted-chicken-with-grapes-garlic-rosemary

George K · wrote on 13 Nov 2024, 23:49

Mayo Spuds

Mayonnaise-Roasted Potatoes

1/2 c mayonnaise or Miracle Whip dressing
1 Tbsp dried rosemary
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp seasoned salt or Mrs. Dash
1 Tbsp water
2 lb small red potatoes, quartered

Mix mayonnaise, seasonings, and water in a large bowl or gallon-size plastic bag.
Add potatoes; toss to coat.
Place potatoes on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown; stirring after 15 minutes.
NOTE: Oregano can be substituted for all or part of the rosemary. Feel free to decrease garlic and onion powders depending on your preference.

Came out very good. Took only 30 minutes.

However, woefully under-spiced. Couldn't taste the rosemary and needed more salt.

Mik · wrote on 23 Nov 2024, 00:55

Made this tonight with shrimp. It’s a good base recipe that you could do anything with. It uses butter instead of olive oil, which is a nice bit of richness.

https://fortheloveofcooking.net/wprm_print/garlic-butter-and-burst-tomato-spaghetti-with-fresh-herbs-2

Horace · wrote on 12 Dec 2024, 00:50

Put a spoonful of plain whole milk yoghurt in scrambled eggs.

Mik · wrote on 19 Dec 2024, 21:41

It's down home midwestern night at Chez Mik. Cornbread taco bake. Subbing buttermilk for milk, who knows what else.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cornbread-taco-bake/#RecipeCard

Mik · wrote on 19 Dec 2024, 23:46

Winner. I used less water and added onions, Rotel and green chiles. You could do a lot of different things with it.

Mik · wrote on 1 Jan 2025, 23:41

It’s good to be home where I can cook in my own kitchen. Made this tonight, including the simple greens. It will go into frequent rotation. Easy and exactly the kind of stuff I like. Janet actually praised it. The most I usually get is “it’s ok”.

https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/parmesan-chicken

Mik · wrote on 2 Jan 2025, 23:52

Two “Janet loved this” in a row. Wow.

Looks complicated but it’s not. I used top sirloin dry brined with Omaha Steak seasoning for 7 hours.

https://infinetaste.com/steak-salad-with-blue-cheese-vinaigrette/#wprm-recipe-container-10346

Mik · 1 Oct 2025, 17:57

Making Anthony Bourdain's Basque Chicken tonight. Tomorrow I will try to recreate Paladar 511 (NOLA)'s Tuna Crudo. I get to have culinary fun when Janet's out of town.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/poulet-basquaise

Mik · wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 00:10

Poulet Basquaise a la Anthony Bourdain.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/poulet-basquaise

Mik · wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 23:42

It was great last night. Might be better the second day, haven’t decided yet, but it was damn good both nights. I highly recommend.

Mik · wrote on 23 Jan 2025, 23:26

Lamb chili and cornbread tonight. Didn't have any ground beef and the ground lamb needed to be eaten up. Meat, onions, Bush's Chili Magic, canned tomatoes and a can of green chilis.

Doctored up cornbread mix with sour cream, an egg, corn and some honey. In the cast iron skillet. Easy, homey dinner.