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

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

★ ★★★  And of course one of our jcam's  fantastic shots.

How's this for an herb crusted prime rib.........oh yeah !      From December 2017.     Bon appetit !

Prime rib anyone  ?  Mmm-mmm  !  

Longhorn Steakhouse has their ◆  Maverick prime rib steak sandwich ◆  about $13 and worth it !  And a great GAMEDAY sandwich ½ or whole.   In fact my wife will be out shopping this will be my to-go takeout with their potato soup.

Not a jcam prime rib   -but-   one of mjp's favorites a big step up from a Philly steak sandwich. 

[mjp28]

A closer look and a great GAMEDAY sandwich !

◆  Maverick Ribeye Sandwich* ◆

$13.49

 

A steak sandwich in a class of its own. A juicy 6oz. Ribeye with our proprietary seasoning topped with sautéed onions, melted Swiss cheese and a housemade savory sauce on grilled thick cut bread. Recommended served medium.

 

Maverick Ribeye Sandwich* 1,050 cal -and- Seasoned French Fries 500 cal.  I often eat  ½ now and  ½ later or tomorrow  for a 1,025 delicious calorie meal. 

[mjp28]

Planning a Final 4 party or maybe a welcome back MLB.....well maybe not there   -but-   here's one of my favorites for any get-together or supper ! And cook time  only 10 minutes,  you can't beat that and save some money too. 

Do you have a short list of your favorite oriental foods ?  Well MONGOLIAN BEEF is on my list along with  HUNAN BEEF when I dig up a good recipe of very quick and easy and of course delicious recipes you can do at home before going for take-out.   And check    out the links below for an easy 41 takeout Chinese dishes to make at home. 

 

 

SERVES  4     And in only 10 MINUTES  COOK TIME. 

 

Big flavor, little time. Now that's a combination we will always love. This Mongolian Beef recipe is a take-out classic. Grab your chopsticks (or your forks, if you prefer) and chow down on this tasty, homemade dish with your family. 

  What You'll Need

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (see Note)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless top sirloin, cut into thin slices
• 4 scallions, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
• 4 cups cooked rice, warmed

  What to Do

1. In a medium bowl, whisk cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and hoison sauce; set aside. 
    
2. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil until hot. Add beef and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
    
3. Add broth mixture to skillet and heat until thickened. Add beef back to skillet along with scallions, and heat 2 minutes, or until heated through. Serve over rice. 

  Notes

• Don't let the hoisin sauce in this simple stir-fry scare you. You can find it at your local supermarket in the Asian food section. It's a sweet and spicy sauce that adds big flavor to the dish and will keep in the fridge for the next time you need it.
   
• Who doesn't enjoy a bowl of Wonton Soup at the start of an Asian meal?! Give our easy version a try!

Up Next:

Easy Chinese Recipes: 41 Takeout Dishes to Make at Home

[nickers]

@mjp28 said:

A closer look and a great GAMEDAY sandwich !

Maverick Ribeye Sandwich*

$13.49

 

A steak sandwich in a class of its own. A juicy 6oz. Ribeye with our proprietary seasoning topped with sautéed onions, melted Swiss cheese and a housemade savory sauce on grilled thick cut bread. Recommended served medium.

 

Maverick Ribeye Sandwich* 1,050 cal -and- Seasoned French Fries 500 cal.  I often eat  ½ now and  ½ later or tomorrow  for a 1,025 delicious calorie meal. 

This looks AWESOME!

[mjp28]

@nickers said:

This looks AWESOME!

The Maverick Ribeye Sandwich I got was even better than the menu picture.   The seasoned fries were good too, about  1,000+ calorie lunch with appetizers. 

It was loaded and delicious and ½ on two lunches !

[mjp28]

The perfect go along with any homemade oriental dish WONTON SOUP and done in 10 minutes.  Good with our MONGOLIAN BEEF recipe we recently posted.  Whether it's a GAMEDAY get-together or just a family dinner it is always good. 

 

Just check    the 4 steps below.   Wow that's easy just like making perogies.  

 

 

SERVES 6      COOK TIME 10  MINUTES 

Ever wonder how easy it is to make homemade wontons? Now you'll know, 'cause our easy Wonton Soup includes homemade pork wontons that you can put together in no time.

    What You'll Need

• 1/4 pound ground pork
• 3 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 dozen wonton skins
• 1 egg, beaten
• 5 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

    What to Do

1. In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, one-third of the sliced scallions, the ginger, and garlic powder; mix well.
    
2. Place wonton skins on a work surface then place 1 teaspoon pork mixture in center of each. Brush beaten egg around edges of a wonton skin then fold in half diagonally to make a triangle.
    
3. Fold 2 opposite points up to top point and seal with a dab of beaten egg; fold down top edge toward you and secure with another dab of beaten egg. Repeat with each remaining wonton.
    
4. Meanwhile, in a soup pot, combine chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and mushrooms; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Carefully drop wontons into soup along with remaining sliced scallions; cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until wontons are tender.

[mjp28]

Here's a new one for us but it sounds fresh and fast   ITALIAN SPRING FLING PASTA.   Maybe with some fresh Italian or garlic bread and butter,  oh yeah !

Nice as a side dish for your next GAMEDAY steaks or burgers on the grill cookout   -or-  for a family dinner.  

SERVES 5    COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 

 

When you're craving something fresh-tasting and satisfying, fill your plate up with our Italian Spring Fling Pasta. This angel hair pasta dish features some great springtime flavors. One whiff of this is all it'll take to get your family to the dinner table.

What You'll Need

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, cut in half
• 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
• 1 pound angel hair pasta

What to Do

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil; cook onion 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until tomatoes are broken down, stirring occasionally. Add artichokes, olives, and basil and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.
    
2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender; drain. Place pasta on large platter, top with tomato mixture, and serve.

Notes

• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
   
• Here's some warm and crusty garlic bread to sop up all the extra springtime goodness!

 

 

[nickers]

@mjp28 said:

Here's a new one for us but it sounds fresh and fast   ITALIAN SPRING FLING PASTA.   Maybe with some fresh Italian or garlic bread and butter,  oh yeah !

Nice as a side dish for your next GAMEDAY steaks or burgers on the grill cookout   -or-  for a family dinner.  

SERVES 5    COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 

 

When you're craving something fresh-tasting and satisfying, fill your plate up with our Italian Spring Fling Pasta. This angel hair pasta dish features some great springtime flavors. One whiff of this is all it'll take to get your family to the dinner table.

What You'll Need

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, cut in half
• 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
• 1 pound angel hair pasta

What to Do

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil; cook onion 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until tomatoes are broken down, stirring occasionally. Add artichokes, olives, and basil and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.
    
2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender; drain. Place pasta on large platter, top with tomato mixture, and serve.

Notes

• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
   
• Here's some warm and crusty garlic bread to sop up all the extra springtime goodness!

 

 

Right up my ally... I love artichokes and olives...

[mjp28]

@nickers said:

Right up my ally... I love artichokes and olives...

My wife liked that it was so fresh and with 5 tomatoes.   I'm really big on black olives and artichokes I buy them by the 12 can boxes from Amazon pantry delivered to our door. 

I also get 12 can cases of spinach, French style green beans and others.  No lugging all that home   -but-  keep an eye on costs, some locals have nice sales.....on ever rising food costs.

It's not hard to eat well  and really enjoy it so  bon appetit  !

Definition of bon Appétit.   good appetite : enjoy your meal.

[nickers]

@mjp28 said:

My wife liked that it was so fresh and with 5 tomatoes.   I'm really big on black olives and artichokes I buy them by the 12 can boxes from Amazon pantry delivered to our door. 

I also get 12 can cases of spinach, French style green beans and others.  No lugging all that home   -but-  keep an eye on costs, some locals have nice sales.....on ever rising food costs.

It's not hard to eat well  and really enjoy it so  bon appetit  !

Definition of bon Appétit.   good appetite : enjoy your meal.

Or in Italian.. We say Boun Appetito!

[mjp28]

Want something really good for your next GAMEDAY or get-together ?  Here's a sweet and sour spin on an old favorite SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS,  oh yeah ! And you better make extras.

And you can prepare them the day before,  just check    out the tips below.

SERVES  32      COOK TIME  35  MINUTES

If the gang is used to you serving plain cocktail meatballs on game day, you better make extra this time, 'cause they're likely to eat a bunch more of these Sweet and Sour Meatballs...even before the game officially begins!

    What You'll Need

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (12-ounce) jar cocktail sauce
• 3/4 cup grape jelly
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    What to Do

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, salt, onion powder, and pepper; mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
    
2. In a soup pot, mix together cocktail sauce, jelly, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add meatballs. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 to 35 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.

    More cooking tips.

• This recipe is best prepared the day before serving. Cover and refrigerate overnight then skim the fat off the top and heat to serve.
   
• Meatballs every which way -- check out our meatball collection!

 

[mjp28]

Want something deliciously different how about some TEX-MEX ZITI  great mix between Italian and Mexican will be a GAMEDAY  or any get-together or family meal.  

 

And check    out the kitchen notes below for some good ideas. 

 

SERVES 6    COOK TIME 35  MINUTES   

 

If your family can't decide between Italian or Mexican food, then we've got the perfect solution, Tex Mex Ziti! This beefy and cheesy casserole combines the best of two cultures in just one dish. Not only will your whole GAMEDAY SPORTS gang   -or-  just your family will be pleased, but you will be too, 'cause this recipe is weeknight-easy!

What You'll Need

• 1 (12-ounce) package ziti
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside in a large bowl.
    
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion 5 minutes; drain off excess liquid. Add to drained pasta along with spaghetti sauce, salsa, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup cheese; stir until well combined. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
    
4. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

    Notes

• For additional ethnic flavor, we suggest that you might want to add a drained can of green chilies, jalapeño peppers, or black olives when you combine all of the ingredients.
• Freezer-friendly recipe: Follow all steps above expect for baking. After ziti is assembled, cover with a few layers of foil and place in freezer. Thaw by placing in fridge 24 hours in advance. Once thawed, bake at regular time and temerpature. Click here for more tips on freezing our recipes!
• If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out Easy Pasta Bake Recipes: 24 Ultimate Pasta Casseroles.
   
• Check out more of our favorite Tex-Mex recipes with dishes like our Taco Ring and Tex Mex Dip.

[mjp28]

We've had dishes like the above ^^^^ TEX-MEX ZITI but not exactly this recipe but it was really good !  And so easy .

[ballpeen]

A easy to make Maque Choux for when you want that New Orleans vibe.

2 cans tomatoes and okra

2 can tomatoes, okra, and corn.

! large smoked sausage.  Whatever kind you like 

1/2 onion.

Chop onion, thin slice the sausage and put in pot with a little oil...brown out for a few minutes. Season with several dashed of hot sauce.  My fav is Crystal.  A few grinds of black pepper.

Add cans of tomatoes and okra.  Let simmer for 1 hour or more to meld flavors.

The key to hot sauce is to improve flavor, not make things hot. Any idiot can make things hot.  The key to being a good chef is to make things better.  As a Cajun dish it is going to have some heat, but if you make something and more than 1-2 out of 10 people(adults) think it is too spicy, you failed. People can always kick up the heat to their taste. You can't take it out.

I like Crystal hot sauce. It's what you find in most of the N.O restaurants.  It is fairly mild in the way of heat but big on pepper flavor.  Try some.

[nickers]

@ballpeen said:

A easy to make Maque Choux for when you want that New Orleans vibe.

2 cans tomatoes and okra

2 can tomatoes, okra, and corn.

! large smoked sausage.  Whatever kind you like 

1/2 onion.

Chop onion, thin slice the sausage and put in pot with a little oil...brown out for a few minutes. Season with several dashed of hot sauce.  My fav is Crystal.  A few grinds of black pepper.

Add cans of tomatoes and okra.  Let simmer for 1 hour or more to meld flavors.

The key to hot sauce is to improve flavor, not make things hot. Any idiot can make things hot.  The key to being a good chef is to make things better.  As a Cajun dish it is going to have some heat, but if you make something and more than 1-2 out of 10 people(adults) think it is too spicy, you failed. People can always kick up the heat to their taste. You can't take it out.

I like Crystal hot sauce. It's what you find in most of the N.O restaurants.  It is fairly mild in the way of heat but big on pepper flavor.  Try some.

Leave out the Okra.. I'm in.. YUCK!

[syd]

besides the price whats the difference between american wagu and wagu from japan ? and would american wagu make a better chilli ? cause its damn cold out here with another round of snow on the way  we havnt had a good snow in portland in april since 1936

[nickers]

@mjp28 said:

We've had dishes like the above ^^^^ TEX-MEX ZITI but not exactly this recipe but it was really good !  And so easy .

Finally got to try the Maverick Ribeye Sandwich (Longhorn Steakhous)... FABULOUS!! The french onion soup was awesome too...

[mjp28]

@nickers said:

Finally got to try the Maverick Ribeye Sandwich (Longhorn Steakhous)... FABULOUS!! The french onion soup was awesome too...

The Maverick is top shelf good.  I like the French onion  -but-  most of the time I  get the loaded potato soup delicious !  $5.79 and 380 calories  often I get the soup  &  half of the sandwich for lunch and have some the next day. Ummm-mmm  !

[nickers]

@mjp28 said:

The Maverick is top shelf good.  I like the French onion  -but-  most of the time I  get the loaded potato soup delicious !  $5.79 and 380 calories  often I get the soup  &  half of the sandwich for lunch and have some the next day. Ummm-mmm  !

After the bread, Soup and half the sandwich.. I was beyond stuffed.. I have a great lunch ahead of me

[mjp28]

Saturday April 23.  Today's menu : 

Garden spinach and lettuce salad, either *buttermilk ranch  -or- Greek salad dressing.   Olives and artichokes  * i went with the buttermilk ranch. 

Then grilled salmon with asparagus,  oh yeah ! 

The perfect Saturday afternoon,  checking email,  watching  CLE at  NYY and salmon on the grill. 

Bon appetit  to you all.   

...... oh BTW the grilled salmon and everything else was excellent  today !   Ummm-ummm.