Not at all, when making salads @ home, I like diversity in tastes & textures, so will usually start w/ some mixed greens, add some fruit (mandarin oranges a fav), some chopped walnuts, and bleu cheese crumbles along a little low-cal raspberry vinaigrette - other options depending on what is available might be dried fruits, such as cranberries, small tomatoes, etc. Dave
Well, we did our bi-monthly visit to Costco - last night I steamed up some Dungeness Crabs for us - just a pic below of that animal up close -
Tonight, my first grilling task for the new year - Australian Lamb Chops - simple recipe (marinade of olive oil, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, salt & pepper, and Herbs de Province) - I let the chops sit in the frig for about an hour and then warm up to room temp; some of the marinade is reserved for basting the chops while on the grill - high heat and about 4-5 minutes per side for medium - just had a salad + a Pinot Noir for me (La Crema, California) - next weekend will be Beer Can Chicken! Dave
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That looks seriously good...I wish the cheesecake were real on my end!! Beautifully done, Leelai!
Looks delish, Giradman! Looks grilled to perfection...and with my fav bottle of wine: La Crema!
Hi Ski... - the lamb chops were perfect w/ that preparation & on the grill - the Pinot Noir an excellent companion -
Next weekend, I think Suenc wants my 'Beer Can Chicken' - pic below from last year - now the first time made, I knocked over that unstable can - so bought an inexpensive stainless steel rack from Amazon (below) that will take two cans and is VERY stable - now this recipe involves getting a 'dry rub' under the skin of the breast & leg meat which makes for a favorable & juicy bird - delicious! I'll be glad to post the recipe for those interested? Dave
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Lol......you know I didn't even get to taste it but then someone else bought a Key Lime Pie and I couldn't resist!
Great trade off I thought!
Hi Ski... - yes, those can holders are great! Don't think that using beer makes much of a difference - I'm going to try adding 'stuff' to a can of lemon drink (just have a bunch in the basement fridge) that might be more flavorful - like a bay leaf and other 'things'? Key Lime Pie - a fav of mine for decades! Of course, if you are in the Florida Keys where real small 'key limes' may be used, then an experience; however, I must say that the BEST key lime pies that I've eaten have been in Charleston, SC (a place that we just visited) - years ago we took our young son to Poogan's Porch, just off Meeting Street and he was not into desserts (i.e. NOT familiar to him), so I talked him into their KL pie - he LOVED it and often still orders key lime pie for a dessert. Probably one of the best KL pies that I've had in that town (which includes MANY) was at SNOBS - have not been back in a while, but my wife did not want dessert but after one bite she ordered one for herself - the tartness combined w/ a red berry sauce (probably raspberry) was just astounding - if you ever get to Charleston, then you'll likely enjoy that dessert there! Dave
