| 1. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 2:22PM EST | |
I made some burgers last night, on the grill. Tried something new with them: I finely chopped up a bunch of hickory bacon pieces and mixed in the ground chuck before I seasoned and formed the patties.
OH MY GOD.
Can't describe how amazing these were. Topped it off with barbecue sauce , onion rings and cheese on the burger. Brioche bun.
Try it. |
| 2. Author: streetrod | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 5:44PM EST | |
Mixing some beef & pork together to grill some burgers with melted blue cheese. Will be grilling them shortly with some vegetables. |
| 3. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 6:05PM EST | |
I've done that with the bacon/hamburger before, but also mix in a little beer for added juiciness and flavor. And I half cook the bacon before I chop it up because I'm paranoid |
| 4. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 6:08PM EST | |
Sunoverbeach wrote:I've done that with the bacon/hamburger before, but also mix in a little beer for added juiciness and flavor. And I half cook the bacon before I chop it up because I'm paranoid I should have but I didn't. |
| 5. Author: tonygraz | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 8:47PM EST | |
I'm eating mostly fish & chips- it's my Cape Cod thing. I hear they make a spamburger in Hawaii, I may try it. |
| 6. Author: Plowboy221 | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 8:58PM EST | |
Spaghetti, Great Value in the microwave..... |
| 7. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 10:26PM EST | |
tonygraz wrote:I'm eating mostly fish & chips- it's my Cape Cod thing. I hear they make a spamburger in Hawaii, I may try it. Love fish and chips. My town is on the gulf so we are all about seafood. |
| 8. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 10:44PM EST | |
Pork chops (fried) and Mac/cheese |
| 9. Author: Speyside | Date: Wed, 5/22/2019, 10:50PM EST | |
Burgers on the grill tonight. Stuffed with Stilton blue cheese and diced Cerignola olives. Sauteed Porcini mushrooms and Vidalia onions. Steamed green beans and Quinoa.
2017, St Cosme Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France. |
| 10. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:20AM EST | |
Speyside wrote:Burgers on the grill tonight. Stuffed with Stilton blue cheese and diced Cerignola olives. Sauteed Porcini mushrooms and Vidalia onions. Steamed green beans and Quinoa.
2017, St Cosme Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France. Italian mixed in there huh? |
| 11. Author: smokestaxx | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:37AM EST | |
12 pack of Miller lite and maybe a frozen pizza pie to follow. |
| 12. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:44AM EST | |
Boneless skinless marinaded chicken thighs.
Grilled then chopped on a mixed green salad with ambrosia apple pieces and mango habanero dressing. |
| 13. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 5:10AM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:Boneless skinless marinaded chicken thighs.
Grilled then chopped on a mixed green salad with ambrosia apple pieces and mango habanero dressing. Holy God this sounds good . It actually sounds like my normal meal. The healthier stuff. |
| 14. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 7:11AM EST | |
Italian yes, those olives have a buttery flavor that works great in the burger. |
| 15. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 7:12AM EST | |
smokestaxx wrote:12 pack of Miller lite and maybe a frozen pizza pie to follow. Pizza used to be my favorite until I cut most bread out my diet. |
| 16. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 7:34AM EST | |
2 years later I still Jones for pizza occasionally. |
| 17. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 10:54AM EST | |
certainly not the same, but with all the so-so and worse pizza available, I find a home made cauliflower crust pizza easy to make, better for me, and better than most from shops...and way better than frozen sodium bomb crap pizza. |
| 18. Author: smokestaxx | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 11:57AM EST | |
Since I'm in Chicagoland I'm surrounded by nothing but the good stuff when it comes to pizza. It's a blessing and a curse.  |
| 19. Author: delta1 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:08PM EST | |
also grilled up some burgers last night: used Angus beef , swiss cheese and mushrooms, bacon and avacado, grilled onion, tomato, lettuce and raw onion...almost too thick to bite, but I somehow managed...corn on the cob and air fried french fries on the side...
wife, daughter and SIL thoroughly enjoyed the burgers, but did not put as many toppings on theirs... |
| 20. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:12PM EST | |
delta1 wrote:also grilled up some burgers last night: used Angus beef , swiss cheese and mushrooms, bacon and avacado, grilled onion, tomato, lettuce and raw onion...almost too thick to bite, but I somehow managed...corn on the cob and air fried french fries on the side...
wife, daughter and SIL thoroughly enjoyed the burgers, but did not put as many toppings on theirs... cuz of like the diet and stuff...? |
| 21. Author: delta1 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:19PM EST | |
nah...cuz my son gave me an air fryer for X-mas...still trying to figure what else to cook with it besides fish filets, scallops and chicken..... |
| 22. Author: illinichaser | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:27PM EST | |
delta1 wrote:nah...cuz my son gave me an air fryer for X-mas...still trying to figure what else to cook with it besides fish filets, scallops and chicken..... Air fried mushrooms = delish Air fried Zuchini = delish Air fried tater tots - yep good stuff too. We got an air fryer for christmas too. Don't use it a whole lot to be honest, but its kind of neat. (MIL actually got us one of those counter top pizza cooker things, and we returned it and got an air fryer. We would never have used the pizza thing) Grill currently out of commission. Was cooking some Brats on Sunday and the Akorn lid just fell off. Get what you pay for I guess(I've actually had really good luck with it, but that was was certainly disappointing) Thinking of going to a pellet machine next. |
| 23. Author: delta1 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:33PM EST | |
do you batter the mushrooms or zucchini? |
| 24. Author: RMAN4443 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:42PM EST | |
delta1 wrote:nah...cuz my son gave me an air fryer for X-mas...still trying to figure what else to cook with it besides fish filets, scallops and chicken..... Jalapeno poppers, chicken parm, onions and peppers, meatloaf... https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/150-best-air-fryer-recipes/ |
| 25. Author: illinichaser | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 12:56PM EST | |
delta1 wrote:do you batter the mushrooms or zucchini? I did like a panko/grated parm breading. Spray with some olive oil, dip and fry. I also took some snap peas sprayed those with the olive oil and just put directly into the fryer with no breading. Tender crisp "stir fried" taste, with all of those healthy benefits. |
| 26. Author: delta1 | Date: Thu, 5/23/2019, 1:34PM EST | |
thanks for the tips, gentlemen |
| 27. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 10:32AM EST | |
smokestaxx wrote:Since I'm in Chicagoland I'm surrounded by nothing but the good stuff when it comes to pizza. It's a blessing and a curse. My mouth just dropped. I love authentic pizza. Ever been to Italy? |
| 28. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 10:36AM EST | |
delta1 wrote:also grilled up some burgers last night: used Angus beef , swiss cheese and mushrooms, bacon and avacado, grilled onion, tomato, lettuce and raw onion...almost too thick to bite, but I somehow managed...corn on the cob and air fried french fries on the side...
wife, daughter and SIL thoroughly enjoyed the burgers, but did not put as many toppings on theirs... Sounds like the whole cow there. Hold the mushrooms, tomato, and avacado for me. Other than that... It sounds delicious. |
| 29. Author: opelmanta1900 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:02AM EST | |
Cigarlady7 wrote:My mouth just dropped.
I love authentic pizza. Ever been to Italy? Sweden actually has amazing pizza... And very few Italians... Win-win.... |
| 30. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:05AM EST | |
opelmanta1900 wrote:Sweden actually has amazing pizza... And very few Italians... Win-win.... I love Italians. Doesn't bother me. Never been to Sweden but I can see it being amazing. |
| 31. Author: smokestaxx | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:18AM EST | |
Cigarlady7 wrote:My mouth just dropped.
I love authentic pizza. Ever been to Italy? Not yet. Maybe one day... |
| 32. Author: smokestaxx | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:19AM EST | |
opelmanta1900 wrote:Sweden actually has amazing pizza... And very few Italians... Win-win.... Ha! |
| 33. Author: opelmanta1900 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:21AM EST | |
Cigarlady7 wrote:I love Italians. Doesn't bother me.
Never been to Sweden but I can see it being amazing. You must have a weak sense of smell... And a high tolerance for body hair... |
| 34. Author: CelticBomber | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:57AM EST | |
When I make burgers now I like to put the cheese in the middle of the patty. Just seems to meld the flavors better |
| 35. Author: RMAN4443 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 12:04PM EST | |
made some bleu cheez/bacon stuffed burgers and grilled corn with crumbled bacon......mmmmmmmm mmmmmm Good! |
| 36. Author: corey sellers | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 12:57PM EST | |
Will be grilling some hotdogs , bratwurst , and sliders with sauteed mushrooms and vidalia onions and bacon. Probably do some fries in the air fryer. |
| 37. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 1:08PM EST | |
Chili relleno for breakfast and grilled mojito marinaded quartered chickens for later tonight. |
| 38. Author: RMAN4443 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 1:46PM EST | |
anyone got a good old fashioned egg/potato salad recipe....I've only tried making tater salad once, and wound up with mashed potato salad  ....any tips or tricks on how long to cook taters so they don't fall apart? |
| 39. Author: corey sellers | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 1:53PM EST | |
Cut the taters up before you cook them .Cook them about 15 to 20 minutes |
| 40. Author: corey sellers | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 1:56PM EST | |
Mayo , a little mustard , salad pickles , a couple eggs mashed up and you can put a little onion in it if you like I don't |
| 41. Author: izonfire | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 3:51PM EST | |
Cigarlady7 wrote:I made some burgers last night, on the grill. Tried something new with them: I finely chopped up a bunch of hickory bacon pieces and mixed in the ground chuck before I seasoned and formed the patties.
OH MY GOD.
Can't describe how amazing these were. Topped it off with barbecue sauce , onion rings and cheese on the burger. Brioche bun.
Try it. Gonna have to give this a try CL - sounds deee-licious! |
| 42. Author: izonfire | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 3:54PM EST | |
Know I'm leavin myself open, but I must admit I LOVE red meat
Grilled over hardwood lump charcoal on searing heat so that the outside is charred, while the inside remains tender and juicy. Seasoned just right - YUM |
| 43. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:39PM EST | |
izonfire wrote:Gonna have to give this a try CL - sounds deee-licious! It was. Absolutely. Let me know how you like it. |
| 44. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:40PM EST | |
Blackened Cajun salmon, seared shrimp, garden salad w/herb and garlic dressing.
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| 45. Author: izonfire | Date: Sun, 5/26/2019, 12:40AM EST | |
Cigarlady7 wrote:Blackened Cajun salmon, seared shrimp, garden salad w/herb and garlic dressing. Oh fuqqqqqq!!! Love cajun! Red beans n rice, jambalaya, shrimp étouffée, blackened catfish, shrimp creole. Great Chit! Sprinkle some "Slap Ya Mama" shaker mix ta kick it up. Oh Yeah! |
| 46. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sun, 5/26/2019, 5:44AM EST | |
izonfire wrote:Oh fuqqqqqq!!! Love cajun! Red beans n rice, jambalaya, shrimp étouffée, blackened catfish, shrimp creole. Great Chit!
Sprinkle some "Slap Ya Mama" shaker mix ta kick it up. Oh Yeah! Dang... You must live near Nawlins. |
| 47. Author: streetrod | Date: Sun, 5/26/2019, 7:01AM EST | |
Pork shoulder on since 6AM. Loaded it up with garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice & a few other goodies. Should be done around 3pm.
Will be served with black beans & rice.
Will also put some shrimp, chicken & a few prime rib steaks on also.
Will serve about 15 adults & 4 children. |
| 48. Author: Speyside | Date: Sun, 5/26/2019, 8:15AM EST | |
6 of us today.
Grilled ribeyes, boiled corn on the cob, boiled sweet potatoes, boiled red and gold beats, steamed green beans, Italian cantaloupe, and watermelon.
Pilsner Urquell
Skouras Assyrtiko
Bermejos Rose
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| 49. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sun, 5/26/2019, 9:53AM EST | |
Speyside wrote:6 of us today.
Grilled ribeyes, boiled corn on the cob, boiled sweet potatoes, boiled red and gold beats, steamed green beans, Italian cantaloupe, and watermelon.
Pilsner Urquell
Skouras Assyrtiko
Bermejos Rose
You need to invite me over! You guys throw down! 😜 |
| 50. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sun, 5/26/2019, 10:08AM EST | |
streetrod wrote:Pork shoulder on since 6AM. Loaded it up with garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice & a few other goodies. Should be done around 3pm.
Will be served with black beans & rice.
Will also put some shrimp, chicken & a few prime rib steaks on also.
Will serve about 15 adults & 4 children. I have not smoked a shoulder in a while. Good eating! |
