• Favorite GAMEDAY food ? ..... Dine in, carryout, *delivery or make at home.

[ATOM]

@mjp28 said:

The breakfast of champions ! ?

especially if i mix in a beer lol

[ballpeen]

@atom said:

especially if i mix in a beer lol

Any time is a good time for beer.  I don't drink anymore because when I started to take that attitude with Bourbon my liver started to revolt. When quitting alcohol became a reality, either by self choice or kicking the bucket, the choice became easy.  I am happy to report all the liver functions are back in the good range.  It's been 18 months since I had any alcohol.

I miss it sometimes, but I don't miss being sick so it is what it is.  I like to talk about it from time to time because it helps.  Thanks.

[Pavo Joe]

The best shine I've ever tasted was supplied by you.

[ballpeen]

@pavo-joe said:

The best shine I've ever tasted was supplied by you.

Thanks.   Made by a cousin of mine in Alabama. That side of the family has been "stilling" since the mid/ late 1800's down there.  Someone keeps picking up the trade and the recipe keeps getting passed down. 

[mjp28]

Well the 2021-2022 NFL football season is pretty much over    -but-   the 2022-2023 season is just kicking off !  This is all leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft on April 28-30 in Las Vegas.

So we still have to eat ! Here's a tasty recipe done in 25 minutes.

◆ ALL-AMERICAN SKILLET GOULASH ◆  well the word goulash can mean different things to different people.  This recipe is ground beef with elbow macaroni and plenty of sauce and Cheddar ? cheese in a quick and easy skillet version.  Served up with a small salad and some buttered Italian bread ummm-ummm.  This is one to copy to your recipe file.    ★ And check ️ out the additional 25 ground beef recipes below for more beef, chicken, pork and pasta skillet recipes.

 

 

SERVES  4    COOK TIME  25  MINUTES

 

 All American Skillet Goulash takes a few tasty liberties with traditional goulash and makes an all American goulash that's praise-worthy. Wait 'til you taste our budget-friendly, skillet version that is pure hearty comfort food.

What You'll Need

• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef. ◆
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (28-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

What to Do

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and cover to keep warm.
2. In a large skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion 6 to 8 minutes or until no pink remains in the beef, stirring frequently. Drain off excess liquid. 
3. Add macaroni, spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and simmer 1 to 2 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes. (add in yours here)

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 <-------  a real stick to your ribs comfort dish,  ummm-ummm  

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

With the weather this year we had a bumper crop of my wife's herbs, we would cut them back and they kept growing back. We were giving whole branches and even a few plants away to anyone who wanted them. Now on to Saturday's GAMEDAY MEAL with a few leftovers for today.

★ The wife got chicken thighs, skinned them, dried thouroughly, dipped in a Grey Poupon mustard and melted butter dip, coated in panko breadding, added more dip on top to get crunchy and just enough of her homemade and dried herbs......in the oven about 35 minutes. Fantastic!  (May do recipe if anyone is interested.)

She made a risotto with a creamed asparagus and herb mix. (She makes her own herb mixes out of various combinations like the store bought rubs. And not a fortune!) Now I'm not a big rice guy but it was great!

Her oven roasted carrots as a side, always good. Apple pie ala mode for desert.

Chicken thighs and risotto tonight's snack. Ummmmmm.

Going back over the classics here before they're gone,  this one is from October 28, 2018   -but-  we do something like this often.

Quick, easy,  delicious !    Bon appetit !

[ATOM]

@ballpeen said:

Any time is a good time for beer.  I don't drink anymore because when I started to take that attitude with Bourbon my liver started to revolt. When quitting alcohol became a reality, either by self choice or kicking the bucket, the choice became easy.  I am happy to report all the liver functions are back in the good range.  It's been 18 months since I had any alcohol.

I miss it sometimes, but I don't miss being sick so it is what it is.  I like to talk about it from time to time because it helps.  Thanks.

one of my good time drinking buddies quit a couple of months ago  for health reasons , I myself  will carry the torch cause mama allways said no one likes a quiter

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

◆ CHEESEBURGER TOMATOES ◆  - on a diet or just have a bunch of tomatoes handy or just love tomatoes? Great for an snacks too!

Inspired by our taco tomatoes (CLICK ON LINK!)  this low-carb hack is for anybody who is trying to eat healthy but really wants a cheeseburger. 

YIELDS:4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME:0 HOURS 5 MINS

TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS

 

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. ground beef

1 tbsp. ketchup

1 tbsp. yellow mustard

4 slicing tomatoes

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2/3 c. shredded cheddar

1/4 c. shredded iceberg lettuce

4 pickle coins

Sesame seeds, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

 

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, then stir in garlic. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in ketchup and mustard. 
2. Flip tomatoes so they are stem-side down. Cut the tomatoes into six wedges, being careful to not cut completely through the tomato. Carefully spread open the wedges. Divide cooked ground beef evenly among the tomatoes, then top each with cheese and lettuce. 
3. Garnish with pickle coins and sesame seeds.

One more from August 20, 2019 I want to save along with the taco tomato variation.

A cheeseburger without the bun.   I also like an occasional tomato sandwich especially in tomato season.

[hoorta]

@ballpeen said:

Any time is a good time for beer.  I don't drink anymore because when I started to take that attitude with Bourbon my liver started to revolt. When quitting alcohol became a reality, either by self choice or kicking the bucket, the choice became easy.  I am happy to report all the liver functions are back in the good range.  It's been 18 months since I had any alcohol.

I miss it sometimes, but I don't miss being sick so it is what it is.  I like to talk about it from time to time because it helps.  Thanks.

LOL, Port, the Breakfast of Champions.   1\2 kidding 'Peen.    You've obviously made the right choice... Many don't, until it's too late. In my hospital years I saw many poor souls exhibiting varying shades of canary yellow to darker orange skin (with matching yellow eyeballs) in end stage liver failure. One of my relatives didn't make it to 40... Travelling Mac Tool salesman with a case of Seagram's in the van always handy.  

I suppose I should consider myself lucky as my liver enzymes have always been normal.  Don't ask me how. But at my age, that pile of empty calories every week has ballooned my weight to a level it shouldn't be at.  What concerns me is some of our wine group (to my mind) have gone on an unhealthy Bourbon kick. Visiting distilleries in Kentucky and buying an entire barrel of bourbon that they've personally selected. Unless they're giving a lot of it away, I can't imagine how you could slam down 6-8 bottles in short order. Yeah, I've bought bottles of the boutique stuff they've offered, but now I certainly have a lifetime supply of high octane bourbon in the Wine Cellar.  Oh, I get ragged on being a wimp for putting my Bourbon on the rocks... But I plain can't understand how these guys find sipping 124 proof cask strength bourbon straight enjoyable in any way shape or form...  

[mjp28]

A lot of truth in what you say there Larry   -and-   there are also hereditary factors that play into this subject.  Some old geezers can drink daily well into their 80s or whatever.

I've always thought whether it's eating, drinking know your limits and do it in moderation.  Now cigarette smoking is another matter especially if you like to inhale bad business !  In the last job I had 3 guys in our office were smokers all gone from 63, 68 and the one who quit later 72.

I've smoked premium cigars since I was 18  but I never inhaled !   I'm 71 now and have NO heart, lung or any other problems there.  And premium cigars are 100% tobacco  not some of the non tobacco junk in cheap cigars and cigarettes.

SO eat well, exercise whenever you can and drink whatever beverages you like in some moderation........... before some doctor has to read you the riot act.

And  bon appetit have a good meal.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TODAY'S MENU -. brunch,  V-8,  chopped up and seasoned avocados ? on buttered toasted rye bread open face sandwiches plus black olives.   It was really good.

Supper tonight - all leftover from yesterday and it was delicious ! I wanted a ◆ cucumber salad ◆  but it was starting to go bad so the wife whipped up some zucchini and chopped up white onions (or red) and the usual dressing mayonnaise, sour cream.   Mix well and salt and pepper to taste chill before serving mmm-mmm.

Main meal some  ◆ STUFFED RED PEPPERS  ◆   ? OMG !   With  a few dollups of sour cream if you want,  same with a few squirts of hot sauce.

I can't wait.

[mjp28]

Want a really tasty Italian meal, something a bit different ? How about some  ◆ ITALIAN BEEF ROLLUPS or braciole ◆   ummm-mmm look so good.  And check out the tips below. 

 

 

SERVES 4    COOK TIME  40  MINUTES 

 

This recipe is an old-world Italian favorite that we can't get enough of! Once you taste our Italian Beef Rollups, you'll see why this is one of our favorites. Don't be intimidated by the phrase "rollups"; this dish is super easy to make, even though it looks and tastes like it came out of a restaurant in the heart of the Naples, Italy. Let's eat! 

What You'll Need

• 1 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 pound Genoa or other salami, finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 thin top sirloin steaks, cut in half (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

What to Do

1. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, salami, eggs, and pepper; mix well. Spread mixture evenly over the top of each steak; roll up jelly-roll style and secure each with a toothpick.
2. In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown beef rolls 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Reduce heat to low and add spaghetti sauce; cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes, or until beef is tender. Remove toothpicks before serving.

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[mjp28]

My lunch today a  TOASTED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH  kind of a scaled down version of a Montechristo sandwich. 

I had it with a dill pickle a good meal doesn't have to be complicated to be really good. 

So Bon Appétit !

[mjp28]

Regardless of what SPORTS season it is it's always soup season !  Besides it is always some kind of sports going on  like  MARCH MADNESS,  The  NFL DRAFT, MLB ....if they ever get their act together.   And all of them are good with a nice bowl of homemade soup !  What's that  no time or too expensive ordering out well NO PROBLEM. 

No need for ordering out how about a quick and easy ◆ SHORTCUT MEATBALL SOUP ◆.   Maybe serve with some Italian bread and butter  or rolls for a delicious lunch or dinner ?

 

SERVES  4    COOK TIME  30  MINUTES

March is Frozen Food Month. Yes, an entire month dedicated to all the tasty, time-saving and money-saving items that fill our freezers. So whether it’s rise & shine items that we serve for breakfast, prepped and ready veggies, or a ready-in-no-time main dish, there’s no better time to stock your freezer than this month. To celebrate, we suggest you try this warm-you-up favorite that’s easy and the taste is absolutely soup-er!

What You'll Need

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen fully-cooked turkey or beef ◆ meatballs, cut in half ◆
• 1 cup frozen diced peppers and onions
• 3/4 cup frozen chopped spinach
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cooked rice ( ☆ see Tip)
• Shredded parmesan cheese for sprinkling

What to Do

1. In a soup pot, combine chicken broth, meatballs, peppers, and onions, spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
    
2. In a soup pot, combine chicken broth, meatballs, peppers, and onions, spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. 

 ☆  Test Kitchen Tip

Did you know you can even find cooked white rice in your grocery store’s freezer case that will help make this recipe even easier to throw together? To make this a family favorite, just switch up your favorite frozen vegetables and serve with baked up hot, crusty rolls from the freezer case.  

[ATOM]

@mjp28 said:

My lunch today a toasted ham & cheese sandwich kind of a scaled down version of a Montechristo sandwich. 

I had it with a dill pickle a good meal doesn't have to be complicated to be really good. 

So Bon Appétit !

cool plate

[mjp28]

@atom said:

cool plate

My wife bought a set of these square dishes really nice for sandwiches or pizza and pickles, chips, etc. 

She just has good taste !    

......... ★ edit add, hey syd or any of you guys and gals if you would be interested in any of my recipes or other culinary chit-chat if/when they turn out the lights here I have a private email that I generally send out weekly or when I get something good and ready to go.

It's for family, friends and others started at 5-6 and now is up to about 32.   I just need your name and the email address that you want to use.  That's it    -and-     it's NOT a forum I just sent out recipes and sometimes people mention how they liked them or a few ideas.  My email address for this is [email protected]  .

I've actually been doing this for about 18 years or so.  I was on 2 other sites for 12-14 years and this thread here since 2017 to 20??.

Another key asset is my background with my grandmother the best cook I've ever seen and wife who is a terrific scratch cook.  I've been retired for awhile now and my wife since 2017 so we're cooking and testing even more.

Since covid hit I've changed my thread here from tailgating and parties  to more easy to do home and family meals....... and the feedback seems to like that.

SO  Bon appetit and keep on cooking ? and eating well !   From Michael and Nancy.

[mjp28]

Saturday's lunch the local restaurants were packed so we chose Jersey Mike's  for some delicious grilled portabella with Swiss sandwiches and Lay's Classic potato chips. 

Mmm-mmm good !  And a chocolate chip  or brownie for dessert.    Simple but oh so delicious. 

[mjp28]

What sounds better than ◆ HOMESTYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE ◆  ummm-ummm !  And check    out the tips below.  Great side dish at any get-together or family dinner. 

 

 

SERVES  6    COOK TIME 50  MINUTES 

 

Nothing that comes out of a box will compare to our comforting recipe for Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese.  ☆ The little bit of extra effort to do it ourselves will reap such a big pay-off -- it's worth every moment! So, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for a no-frill mac and cheese that will change the way you think of dinner.

   What You'll Need

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese......good sharp Cheddar cheese makes this recipe !
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers

   What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large pot, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain, return macaroni to pot, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, and cook until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese and continue stirring until melted.
3. Add three-quarters of cheese sauce to macaroni; mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and pour remaining cheese sauce evenly over top.
4. In a microwaveable bowl, melt remaining butter in microwave. Stir in crushed crackers; mix until crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle evenly over top of macaroni.
5. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.

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[nickers]

@mjp28 said:

Saturday's lunch the local restaurants were packed so we chose Jersey Mike's  for some delicious grilled portabella with Swiss sandwiches and Lay's Classic potato chips. 

Mmm-mmm good !  And a chocolate chip  or brownie for dessert.    Simple but oh so delicious. 

I LOVE Jersey Mike's!

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

Greek Style Oven Roasted Lemon Butter Parmesan Potatoes..... Or just good oven roasted potatoes !

Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup butter, melted ( no substitutes)
• 1 teaspoon oregano ( or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic ( optional or to taste)
• salt and pepper
• 1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ( or to taste)
• chopped fresh parsley
•  

How to make it:

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. Butter a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the potatoes.
3. Peel and cut the potatoes into large wedges and place into the prepared baking dish.
4. In a bowl combine the broth, lemon juice, butter, oregano, salt, pepper and minced garlic (if using); mix well to combine.
5. Pour over potatoes in the dish and stir to coat well.
6. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
7. Bake for about 40 minutes.
8. Uncover and turn potatoes.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and return to oven (uncovered).
10. Bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are done to desired tenderness.
11. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
12. *NOTE* the Parmesan may be sprinkled on just after baking if desired.

Talk about a good ol' stick to your ribs delicious potato dish  from April 29, 2020 and it looks as good as it tastes.

And  NO Zombo  this will  NOT be in your email box !

Bon Appétit !

[mjp28]

?  March 17, 2022 -  St. Patrick's Day.   ?

We're doing our corned beef and cabbage plus carrots, celery and other veggies and herbs for supper tonight.  We are also trying out a new mashed potato dish and a green dessert.

I'm working on some new sports and GAMEDAY  recipes for parties and upcoming sporting events. 

SO " Erin go brah " and always Bon Appétit  !