weatherman says this is our last day of pretty weather. upper 80's rain starts tonight for the next 3 days soooooo something on the grill for sure. probably just do some burgers.
What are you having for supper?
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Red beans and rice - it's been simmering for a few hours and the house smells so good. Raining here today (5 times I've mentioned that now!). So no grilling. But that's OK. Summer is almost here.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
That is a great idea - I should go make a nice pot of rice and put the chili in there with it - those are the only red beans I have - do you mean red kidney beans?
Yes - I sautee some garlic in butter (so many things I cook start out that way) and then add some kielbasa and some light red kidney beans and a little Cajun seasonings. Simmer as long as you can stand it. Serve over rice. Delish!
If our weather holds off .We are doing burgers on the grill.
I had steak fajitas, substitute rice with refried beans, hold the sour cream on the salad, side order of sliced pickled jalapeños, and unsweetened iced tea. And ice water.
well weather said no grilling. So we anything in the frig. Leftovers and leftover leftovers.
Salmon. Yum. Not sure how yet. Inspiration will provide.
I love salmon fried in a little oil on the stove. I'm good at it, too. Much prefer it this way to baked, though I know the main reason is fat content.
In fact, that's what I'm doing, along with (I think I've talked about this before) some squeezed oranges, lemon juice, coconut rum, pineapple chunks, and sprinkled liberally with mango powder spice. Cooked up with cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. On the side, we're having fresh cucumber slices with slices of a aged goat-cheese gouda that's just wonderful. Chardonnay on the side.
Just finishing it up now. We'll settle in to watch Cosmos. Life will be pretty darn good for a bit. Have a wonderful evening, everyone.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I have a question for you Grandpa - have you tried cooking white Basmati rice in coconut milk? I asked the question in a different thread but so far no responses. I know you like to cook and have lots of experience so I thought I would ask you
I have a question for you Grandpa - have you tried cooking white Basmati rice in coconut milk? I asked the question in a different thread but so far no responses. I know you like to cook and have lots of experience so I thought I would ask you
Wow, I appreciate the compliment! But the answer is no. I'm not much of a rice guy. When we had our Japanese foreign exchange student with us for a year, she made wonderful rice, just steamed, very tender. But rice isn't something I do so much. I'm not beyond just grabbing the quick-rice flavored packages off the store shelves.
It's just one try, one night. I'd say, do it! By definition, you don't know if something's going to work out until you try, right? And if it doesn't, you now know better.
However, I'd probably dilute the coconut milk and water to make the rice. If it's good but could be better, you know to increase the concentration next time. If it doesn't work out at all, you know that too. And don't be afraid to throw some spices in there, if you think it goes well with coconut. How about pineapple syrup or chunks for pina colada rice?
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Yup - have some pineapple chunks, so I guess I will go for it - thanks!
Can't decide. Monday is usually meatless (or very little meat)... maybe a baked ziti? Stir fry? I need to give this one some thought
Not sure. depends on the weather. Lots of people around us have lost power. So if we loose power sandwiches. If not I have to decide perhaps chicken.
I am cooking Jambalya in the crock pot and will serve with multigrain French bread.
I'm sure we'll shred up the salmon left over from last night and throw it into a salad. It'll be good.
