Whats for dinner???

[Roadkil]

Not really dinner, but I have included slices of it with dinner over the last week; grilled zucchini bread. Made two with whole wheat flour and cranberries, and two with regular flour and raisins last weekend.

I love zucchini bread but never made it before so I decided to try it out on the grill. Turned out awesome.

[JLA]

Sorry Beth, I didnt take pics, but the wife made her famous spanish rice, homemade refired beans and chicken & cheese enchiladas. I think I gained 10 pounds tonight..

[American Leader]

Everytime I look at this thread I gain weight! Part of the problem is the quality of food and the quality pics of it. I just looked at the last few pages and noticed my shirt front is all wet from droolling. Nice job Joe & RK!

[BETH]

rk looks good-josh like everything but the refried beans-

[BETH]

does anyone know how to make dirty rice?

[45nut]

Originally Posted by BETH

does anyone know how to make dirty rice?

Beth - Zatarain's is a good package mix. look here

Scratch recipe - here I was born in Shreveport and I use Zatarain's, Wal-mart's or Tony Chachere's mixes. Much easier and tastes good.

Ingredients

2 cups enriched rice
4 cups chicken stock
4 cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 cups diced white onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 pound pork sausage meat
1/4 pound ground beef
1/2 pound chicken giblets
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Directions

In colander, rinse rice several times until water runs clear. Place rice in pot and add chicken stock. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not overcook.

Saute garlic, onions and bell peppers in vegetable oil until soft for about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and cayenne and add to rice. Cook sausage and ground beef together in sautepan and add to rice.

In separate pot place giblets, cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes with green onions, salt and pepper. Let cool enough to chop into small dice then add to rice mixture. Mix rice well and let simmer on lowest heat for an additional 30 minutes, stirring continuously, until flavors meld.

[45nut]

Originally Posted by BETH

does anyone know how to make dirty rice?

Beth - Zatarain's is a good package mix. look here

Scratch recipe - I was born in Shreveport and I use Zatarain's, Wal-mart's or Tony Chachere's mixes. Much easier and tastes good.

Ingredients

2 cups enriched rice
4 cups chicken stock
4 cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 cups diced white onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 pound pork sausage meat
1/4 pound ground beef
1/2 pound chicken giblets
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Directions

Saute` veggies in oil until clear, add chicken, pork & beef. Season & cook until done. Chop chicken giblets. Bring stock to a boil and add rice and stir. Cook 2 minutes and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook about 20 minutes

[JoeV]

It was 100F here in NE Ohio today, so I whipped up a couple of Romain salads topped with grilled chicken tenders (made from boning out chicken breasts) cooked in my ribbed cast iron pan. Used Marzetti's Sweet & Sour dressing to finish.

[redwing carson]

I think JLA and 45nut win this round hands down.

[terryu1]

I have been progressing in learning to BBQ and I want to tackle a whole brisket on Monday for a party we are having at work. One of my coworkers is on gluten free diet so I need to watch rubs and marinades etc that I use. Any suggestions??

[JoeV]

Did some baking today for our family reunion tomorrow, so here's some bread porn.





I made 4 dozen potato/cheese/bacon pierogies as a side to go with a pile of pulled pork for dinner. They ain't pretty, but they were tasty.

[jack404]

your bread looks excellent Joe



tonight the kids wanted fried rice

[Nut Behind the Gun]

Originally Posted by JLA

I forgot the pics

That looks good

[carver]

Jack, I don't know how many you are feeding, but if were there you ain't got near enough!

[carver]

Originally Posted by BETH

does anyone know how to make dirty rice?

Do what 45nut said, buy the Zatarain's! Total time in the kitchen, 20mins.

Try some of the other box dinners Zatarain's has, my favorite is the Spicy Jambalaya Mix. But the wife won't eat it so we buy the regular, and I add some Louisiana hot sauce to mine. The Red Beans, and rice, is another hit! http://www.zatarains.com/Products/Jambalaya.aspx

[JoeV]

Left over broasted chicken, steamed broccoli and skin-on mashed potatoes with onion gravy.

[jack404]

a 6 year old and a 8 year old dont eat much ( grand kids)

i was having osso bucco done in port and a bit heavy for their tastes

this i can whip up in 15 mins , always have left over rice here so its easy

[Roadkil]

Beef ribs, or dinosaur bones, served with zucchinni and sour cream corn bread and a grilled sweet tater.

[terryu1]

OK Shooter and JLA. Critique time. Trying my first brisket so I opted for a half brisket as well as some boneless pork ribs. 225 for 7 hrs for the brisket I think and of course less for ribs. Still gotta get some of Shooters rub to try.

[JoeV]

Sesame Pork stir fry with veggies & honey-pineapple sauce. Veggie fried rice to compliment.

[BETH]

hey roadkill what did u glaze ribs with? Terry u using smoker or regular grill?

[terryu1]

Originally Posted by BETH

hey roadkill what did u glaze ribs with? Terry u using smoker or regular grill?

Its a hybrid charcoal grill/smoker. Has a small propane burner to light charcoal so as not to use any fluid. Was smoking indirect.

[BETH]

hmmmm let us know how it turns out. So no wood burning is involved and u still get the smoke taste

[Zhurh]

No picts, but man is it good. Halupki. Pigs in the blanket, stuffed cabbage. Birthday party out the Indian Village tonight. Wife made 2 crockpots, one just done, second in fridge. Got to absorb the alcohol before hittin the hay. Them Hunkies know how to cook, and paprika, man; ought to be a law. Couple downriver Indian friends flying in on Tuesday, they grew up on cabbage & salmon. They'll enjoy the halupki more than the caribou. Halupki, mashed tatoes, and tomato gravy, I luv it.

[terryu1]

Originally Posted by BETH

hmmmm let us know how it turns out. So no wood burning is involved and u still get the smoke taste

I use mesquite charcoal briquets and some small (1" or so) sticks of cherry wood from a tree I cut down. The propane is to start the fire only. Brisket turned out quite well. Nice smoke ring almost 1/4" all way around.