The Cookbook

[Mik]

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]

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

1. Mix mayonnaise, seasonings, and water in a large bowl or gallon-size plastic bag.

2. Add potatoes; toss to coat.

3. Place potatoes on a greased cookie sheet.

4. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown; stirring after 15 minutes.

5. NOTE: Oregano can be substituted for all or part of the rosemary. Feel free to decrease garlic and onion powders depending on your preference.

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Came out very good. Took only 30 minutes.

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

[Mik]

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]

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

[Mik]

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]

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

[Mik]

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]

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]

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]

Poulet Basquaise a la Anthony Bourdain.

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

[Mik]

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]

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.

[Mik]

Made this last night, subbed in sherry for half the water like the notes said. Delicious.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235589/chef-johns-creamy-mushroom-soup/