Showing posts with label Cookstr. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cookstr. Show all posts

Saturday, July 27, 2013

The Porterhouse Steak

 
If I am going to eat meat this is the cut of meat I prefer. The Porterhouse Steak. It is like 2 steaks wrapped in one.

 The Porterhouse is kind of a composite steak coming from the point where the tenderloin and top loin meet. Basically an over-sized T-Bone steak the porterhouse is thicker cut and has much more of the tenderloin relative to the loin portion. If you remove the bone and cut out the two steaks that basically make up this steak you will get a tenderloin steak and a top loin (or New York Strip Steak). So if you are ordering a Porterhouse, I hope you're hungry.

Chris used a dry rub consisting of coriander seed,salt, ground mustard, fennel seed, paprika, black pepper and chili powder.
    The steaks were grilled perfectly.

    For side dishes we had grilled potatoes and new zucchini recipe, always need new zucchini recipes!

    I found this on Cookstr. It is from Sarah Leah Chase's book, Nantucket Open-House Cookbook.

    Summer Squash Casserole, adapted from Sarah Leah Chase's recipe.

    Ingredients -
    1 tablespoons olive oil
    5 medium zucchini, sliced ¼ inch thick
    1 medium red onions, thinly sliced
    Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    Thyme and Pasley
    5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
    4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced ¼ inch thick

    Method -
    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    Brush a 7-inch round soufflé dish with the oil. Arrange a layer of summer squash slices evenly in the bottom of the casserole. Top with a layer of onion and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs. Dot with Cheddar cheese and Swiss Cheese. Repeat the layers. Finish with a layer of cheese. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.

    Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the squash is tender and the cheese is bubbly and browned, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

    And I made a new appetizer recipe.  Balsamic Glazed Mortadella Bites, which I found on Italian Food Forever. I have always liked Mortadella. This is a super easy appetizer.

    Balsamic Glazed Mortadella Bites, from Italian Food Forever.

    Ingredients -
    1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
    1/3 Pound Mortadella Salami, Rind Removed & Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Cubes
    2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

    Method -
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until smoking. Add the mortadella cubes, and cook, tossing the cubes often, until they are lightly browned on all sides. Add the balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Cook for another minute or two until the vinegar thickens and coats the meat. Serve immediately.

    Monday, June 4, 2012

    Grilled Italian Ham and Cheese with Farro Salad

    This was not your normal Grilled Ham and Cheese. This one started with a recipe from Cookstr, Grilled Italian Ham and Cheese. It is from the Great Grilled Cheese: 50 Innovative Recipes for Stovetop, Grill and Sandwich Maker Cookbook. I have not bought a cookbook in a while but this is one I would like to see.
    The ingredients were Pancetta, Fontina Cheese, and Sauteed Leeks. I thought if it is called Grilled Italian Ham and Cheese why not add some Prosciutto too. Really glad I did. Chris gave this sandwich two thumbs up.

    And the side dish was Farro Salad. Simple ingredients, basically using up stuff in the refrigerator. Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Scallions and Parsley. The dressing was 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, Salt and Pepper. And this also received two thumbs up. Not bad for a Monday.

    Everyone ready for Hell's Kitchen and Master Chef? Summer television at it's best!

    Thursday, March 22, 2012

    Chinese Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry Over Quinoa

    I found this recipe on Cookstr. Chinese Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry Over Quinoa. This recipe was simple to prepare. I prepped and marinated the chicken, steamed the veggies and made the quinoa before I left for work. The only thing we were not crazy about was the eggplant... Now I love eggplant but here not so much.

    Tuesday, March 20, 2012

    Farro with Butternut Squash and Chestnuts

    I have been trying to use up things. Cleaning out the freezer has been going nicely. Why? Because I am getting tired of the amount of money I have been spending at the grocery store. My last trip for a "couple of things" was close to $50. I think it is crazy what I spend a week for just 2 of us. Well okay the cats have to eat too but really....
    I have a kitchen closet that has a lot of stuff in it. Stuff I bought for one recipe and other stuff because of curiosity, hence the chestnuts. I love chestnuts but to roast chestnuts for one recipe, not likely. Anyway the other day I was cruising around Cookstr and found this recipe. I had opened the package of chestnuts from a previous dinner.
    Yes this is a meatless meal. But I am sure you could add meat... perhaps a meatball?

    Wednesday, February 29, 2012

    Turkey and Bean Chili

    Back in September I made a batch of Chili Three Ways that I found on Cookstr.  I made Beef and Bean Chili with one batch, and this batch I made the Turkey with Bean Chili. Instead of ground turkey I used frozen cooked turkey meat that was leftover from the turkey breast we made after Thanksgiving. Excellent Chili every time!

    Sunday, January 15, 2012

    Baked Penne with Tiny Meatballs


    Have you checked out the site Cookstr yet?  It is a site that is a collection of cookbook recipes. Between that site and Pinterest I could easily get lost for a few hours! So I found this amazing recipe on Cookstr. Baked Rigatoni with Tiny Meatballs. This recipe is from Marcella Hazan.
    The changes I made were using Penne instead of Rigatoni, not a big change. This was a rib sticking meal. Very filling. Perfect for a cold winter's night in front of the TV watching the Giants beat Green Bay (but sadly I had to say, "Maybe next year for the Saint...").
    Go Giants!