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

[nickers]

@texasag1969 said:

Me, I just like a London Broil sliced into lunch meat size by the local grocer sandwiched between Dave's Killer Bread called Good Seed with Ranch Dressing instead of mustard or mayo. Good stuff that for lunch or dinner on the go.?

I hate Ranch... It's disgusting!

[TexasAg1969]

@nickers said:

I hate Ranch... It's disgusting!

Yeah, but I bet you never turned down Farmer's Daughter Undressing.?

[nickers]

@texasag1969 said:

Yeah, but I bet you never turned down Farmer's Daughter Undressing.?

Well who would?

[syd]

@texasag1969 said:

Dave's Killer Bread

made about 15 min's from here I wonder if Dave is still in jail ?

[mjp28]

I was about ready to do a few relatively easy, still economical and   always   delicious recipes  a requirement for any recipes we do here or ..... why bother right ?    Well here we go with  #1. and I  really like this one.

︎.  Oh YES a really soup-ed up grilled cheese sandwich.   UM-UM !   Great for any  ◆ GAMEDAY ◆ or day you want something deliciously different  for lunch.

 

Think a grilled cheese sandwich is just for the kids? Think again! This ◆ ITALIAN-ANTIPASTO GRILLED CHEESE ◆  has all the tastes of your favorite Italian restaurant-style salad, in a warm, melty sandwich. What gives it the added flavor are some roasted red peppers, and a few slices of salami. It'll take your grilled cheese sandwich from kids-only to 5-star gourmet ready! 

SERVES 4   delicious TC sandwiches. 

 

◆◇    What You'll Need

• 8 slices Italian or sourdough bread
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into strips, drained well
• 8 slices deli-style Genoa salami
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup olive oil

◆◇    What to Do

1. Place 4 bread slices on work surface. Evenly layer each slice with provolone cheese, red pepper strips, and salami. Sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano. Place remaining bread on top and brush both sides of sandwiches with olive oil.
2. In a large skillet or a griddle over medium heat, cook sandwiches in batches until golden on both sides and cheese is melted.

◆◇  Test Kitchen Tip

• Want more amazing grilled cheese sandwich recipes that are sure to impress? Check out our Caprese-Style Grilled Cheese and for some southern flavors, try our BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese! Yum!
   
• Enjoy the flavors of antipasto? For a get-together favorite try our Antipasto Stuffed Shells or, if you feel like the classic, here's our 5-star Italian Antipasto recipe! 

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◆◇◆◇  Up Next another UM-UM !

Caprese-Style Grilled Cheese

[calfoxwc]

I've made dandelion jelly - it's excellent. and dandelion tea - I add come in my green tea a lot of the time, and in my iced tea. and fried dandelion blossoms are a neat treat.

Next on my list - dandelion bread. So many wild plants that are very edible, and really nutritious. I've been collecting dandelion and chickory roots to roast and make coffee out of.

https://metrosource.com › trusted-root-chicory-root

Chicory and Coffee: The Civil War Embargo That Led to a ... - Metrosource

Southerners began creating coffee from chicory when the North placed coffee under embargo during the Civil War, and Confederates had to use their wits to get their java. Chicory is the endive plant's root — a perennial from the dandelion family, and popular in salads or found among passed hors d'oeuvres at cocktail parties.

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    I'll give an update on the bread.

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Meanwhile, helpful hint on garlic. I had some garlic I bought - three clusters of em, and the last one was petrified. Totally dried out. I scraped with a knife, for omelets, but that was tedious.

  The garlic cloves were like rocks.

So, I got the idea to get my coffee grinder out (I make wild flour etc, haven't tried from acorns yet), and I ground up those rock hard garlic cloves. And I ended up with a lot of excellent garlic "salt". Lasts forever in a ziplock bag.  Later on I'll take all three whatever bulbs, and do it again. No waste.

[mjp28]

Hungry for some  marinated  ︎  Grilled  Salmon  ︎  , mmm-mmm  !     

 

This recipe is for Ina Garten's  the Barefoot Contessa   "go-to"   salmon marinade.  This has become my favorite especially for the bigger, heartier fish like  SALMON or TUNA  filets.   It's so easy and you can get good at it with a little practice.  This will be on our grill tonight and in the future.

YIELD 4.  ACTIVE TIME 5.    TOTAL TIME. 34

INGREDIENTS

1. • 1 side fresh salmon, boned but skin on (about 3 pounds)
   • For the marinade: 
   • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
   • 3 tablespoons good soy sauce
   • 6 tablespoons good olive oil
   • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

 

PREPARATION

1. 1. ◆ Light charcoal briquettes in a grill and brush the grilling rack with oil to keep the salmon from sticking. While the grill is heating, lay the salmon skin side down on a cutting board and cut it crosswise into 4 equal pieces.
   2.  ◆ Whisk together the dijon mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle half of the marinade onto the salmon and allow it to sit for ★10 minutes. Place the salmon skin side down on the hot grill; discard the marinade the fish was sitting in.  [ ★NOTE: we often let the marinade set on the fish in the refrigerator until we are ready to use it. ]
   3. ◆ Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Turn carefully with a wide spatula and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon will be slightly raw in the center, but don't worry; it will keep cooking as it sits. Transfer the fish to a flat plate, skin side down, and spoon the reserved marinade on top. Allow the fish to rest for 10 minutes. 
   4. ◆ Remove the skin and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. 

 

[mjp28]

One of the old reliable can't miss dependable recipe  DAD'S MEAT LOAF  oh yeah ..... plus a bonus 20 additional meat loaf LOAF recipes.     

If you're like us you like to make a nice   ︎ GAMEDAY ︎.  dish for before,  during or after the big game whether it's baseball,  basketball or especially  BROWNS FOOTBALL  !  And look down below for our extra recipes and tips.  Ummm-ummm meat loaf it just sounds delicious. 

 

 

SERVES  6  ◆  COOK TIME 1 HOUR

 

Let's face it: we all have a favorite easy meat loaf recipe, including Dad. For Dad, the best meatloaf recipes call for a combination of beef and pork, as well as some essential but basic meatloaf seasonings and sauces. It's a good possibility that Dad's Meat Loaf could be everyone's new favorite easy meatloaf recipe! Plus, this classic meatloaf recipe is easy enough to be a weeknight meal, so you can whip it up any night for dinner. 

◆  What You'll Need

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

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◆  What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well. Press mixture into prepared pan.
3. In a small bowl, combine remaining ketchup and brown sugar; brush over meat loaf.
4. Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until juices run clear. Allow to sit 5 minutes, then slice and serve Test Kitchen Tip!

• It's important not to over-mix your meat loaf. Over-mixing can make your meat loaf dense and not as juicy. Also, if you want to end up with a really moist meatloaf, we recommend using ground chuck. However, because this meat loaf is made with a mix of beef and pork, you can use a leaner ground beef (90/10) and still end up with a moist and tender meat loaf. 

• For total comfort, why not serve this up with a side of our Classic Mashed Potatoes and Simple Home Style Green Beans?
   
• This meatloaf with beef and pork recipe was inspired by our trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios and the 50's Prime Time Cafe. Click here to check out the other recipes in our "Taste of Disney" series!

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[nickers]

I don't know if I've mentioned this one before.. But what I like to do is take a lb of Croatian or Slovenian style smoked sausage (sliced). A can or two of stewed tomato's, Chunky diced potatoes and pole beans. Dump them in a pot. then add seasonings like pepper, a little parsley and dry spearmint and then add a table spoon of brown sugar.. Let it come to a boil for a short period. Then lower the heat to a slow simmer for about 45 mins to an hour... Cut the flame off then let it cook in its own heat for about a 1/2 hour... And you wind up with a nice hearty pot of goodness!...

[calfoxwc]

btw, a cool snack for games - collect a bunch of maple "helicopter" seeds, and get the seeds out of them.

Boil them to bring out a little sweetness, (they are a bit bitter raw), and roast them on a pan, and they are little crunch nuts that taste like peas.

With a little salt, a very fine treat.

I didn't get to make dandelion bread or jelly this spring - walking around with a hinged brace on til knee replacement. (brace, btw, $170, free for me with insurance).

For dessert  - pineapple upside down cake baked in a dutch oven.

Helpful hint for main course cooking:

   get a little coffee bean grinder, and if you have any rock hard dried out garlic cloves - grind them up in it. Makes a terrific garlic powder, won't go to waste. Lasts a very long time. Those dried up cloves are tough to scrape with a knife, I've tried it.

  Now, if I could just find a recipe for coconut creme pie like I get out in Amish country.....

   I do have a recipe for coconut cake with icing - that would go great with Cowboy Coffee. I got rid of our coffee makers at a garage sale.

[mjp28]

@nickers said:

I don't know if I've mentioned this one before.. But what I like to do is take a lb of Croatian or Slovenian style smoked sausage (sliced). A can or two of stewed tomato's, Chunky diced potatoes and pole beans. Dump them in a pot. then add seasonings like pepper, a little parsley and dry spearmint and then add a table spoon of brown sugar.. Let it come to a boil for a short period. Then lower the heat to a slow simmer for about 45 mins to an hour... Cut the flame off then let it cook in its own heat for about a 1/2 hour... And you wind up with a nice hearty pot of goodness!...

I'll give you the BONUS points for the Croatian or Slovenian smoked sausage.    I belonged to the S.N.P.J. Slovenian Lodge #643 out of Girard, Ohio for many enjoyable decades at our big 3 level main building  (now gone).

Many really fun summer weekends at Strossmayers (Croatian) picnic grounds in Vienna, Ohio.  We had our S.N.P.J. #643 Summer weekend Lodge picnic out there ..... and I was the Picnic Chairman for many of them.  Even though I was 50% Ukrainian we hunkies blended right in there.   Since the lodge disbanded a few decades ago long gone but  ABSOLUTELY  FANTASTIC AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS UNDER THE STARS.  ️   

AND our various weekends to the Borough of S.N.P.J. in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania,  fantastic. 

And the food at all of them were top shelf delicious by expert grill chefs.   ???

Eat well, enjoy life and  Bon Appétit  !!

[nickers]

@mjp28 said:

I'll give you the BONUS points for the Croatian or Slovenian smoked sausage.    I belonged to the S.N.P.J. Slovenian Lodge #643 out of Girard, Ohio for many enjoyable decades at our big 3 level main building  (now gone).

Many really fun summer weekends at Strossmayers (Croatian) picnic grounds in Vienna, Ohio.  We had our S.N.P.J. #643 Summer weekend Lodge picnic out there ..... and I was the Picnic Chairman for many of then.  Even though I was 50% Ukrainian we hunkies blended right in there.   Since the lodge disbanded a few decades ago long gone but  ABSOLUTELY  FANTASTIC AFTERNOONS AND UNDER THE STARS.  ️   

AND our various weekends to the Borough of S.N.P.J. in Enon Vallet, Pennsylvania,  fantastic. 

And the food at all of them were top shelf delicious by expert grill chefs.   ???

Eat well, enjoy life and  Bon Appétit  !!

I'm Croatian,Italian and Sicilian descent... LOL that makes me some kind of CIS I guess 'laughs'... But seriously... I grew up on Ethnic foods, everything authentic and not the bastardized American horse shit.. Real homemade Sicilian style Pizza and Tomato sauce.. We never called it "Pasta" That's an American term for the most part.. We always called it "Maccheroni" (Macaroni) or by the various names.. Linguine, Mosticcioli, Or Maliete Rigate, Fettucine,etc. Then theres what us Cro's like to call "Cro-Slaw" which is shredded thinly sliced cabbage with Olive oil,red wine vinegar with just salt and pepper to taste. Another Croatian favorite is "Burek" (Bu-dik) its thinly rolled out dough coiled into a pan filled with diced pork, onions and potatoes bathed in oil pretty much and baked to a light crusty crisp.. To Die for!!!

[mjp28]

~  ★  Tonight's Monday Memorial Day dinner.   ★  ~

● 8 stuffed green cubanelle peppers   ( this variety of stuffed green cubanelles include )

Our Ingredients  :  Italian  turkey sausage (or your choice),  evoo,  chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian bread crumbs,  1 cup Monterrey Jack, 1 cup mozzarella,  fresh parsley.  ( NO  rice in this recipe.)

︎. My wife uses her own homemade marinara sauce from tomatoes  -or- you can buy a store bought  jar of marinara sauce.  It's up to you if you want to home make a marinara (our choice)  or out of a jar, also not bad.

There are many varieties of stuffed green peppers that you can lookup online or in a cookbook.  [ NOTE:  If anyone is interested in her exact  recipe with instructions just let me know.  The above is what we are having tonight.   

●   A garden salad with a choice of dressing. 

●  A choice of vegetable side dish.

●  For dessert a chocolate cake. Her choice.    

︎~︎~︎~︎~︎~︎~︎~︎.      ︎      ︎~︎~︎~︎~︎~︎~︎~︎

[mjp28]

Oh God those stuffed cubanelles were delicious Monday  ...... ★★  even better as leftovers on Tuesday  ★★  

......  Why is it that the leftovers are better than the originals  ?   Maybe the extra time to marry the flavors  ?     ️︎     

..........  oh yes those stuffed green cubanelles,   ummm-ummm.    

[mjp28]

~  Hi everyone,  here's a delicious,   NO-COOK,  easy   - GAMEDAY  - or summer picnic recipe  and one of our favorites   - GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD  -  ummm-ummm.    

This is a  - GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD -  very similar to one my wife makes and we really like.  Just see the  INGREDIENTS  and   DIRECTIONS below and get ready for this  NO-COOK  easy to make  RECIPE. 

 

︎ German Cucumber Salad 

 

VegetarianSoups & SaladsNo-Cook

Time:   8 hours 50 minutes.  Yield:  8 servings

︎  About

There always seems to come a point in the middle of summer when the heat is a-blazin' and unbearable, and not a single warm dish sounds appetizing. When that time rolls around, it's mandatory to have a recipe on hand that is cool, refreshing, and, as an added bonus, nourishing. German Cucumber Salad checks all those boxes and then some! Crunchy cucumbers and sweet onions swim in a rejuvenating, creamy, and sweet German-inspired dressing. The part that will make your ears perk up—this delightful, flavorful salad is chilled and eaten cold! German Cucumber Salad is here to ensure you stay as cool as a cucumber this season! 

︎  Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced  ( - or - occasionally with additional sliced zucchini or squash)
• 1/2 onion,  - optional - thinly sliced  (we enjoy it either way)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika.  

︎  Directions

Step 1 -On a platter, spread the cucumbers and onions.

Step 2 -Season the veggies with salt and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3 -Squeeze the excess moisture from the cucumbers away from the platter.

Step 4 -In a large bowl, stir the sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, and parsley together.

Step 5 -Fold the veggie mixture into the sour cream mixture.

Step 6 -Refrigerate the salad for at least 8 hours   -or-   up to overnight.

Step 7 -Garnish with paprika and serve.

︎ Step 8 -  Then ENJOY ! 

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

OK  back to some good  ︎ GAMEDAY  ︎ get-together or tailgating  food,  and this is an old favorite. 

Here is a close recipe to one I put up years back .... and a winner that I got good replies on my  ︎ HALFTIME BACON CHEESE DIP ︎  a delicious favorite.   Great for your next  ︎ GAMEDAY ︎ or any get-together with the gang.  And also remember to check out all of the serving suggestions and extra recipes below.

 

SERVES  12    COOK TIME  45  MINUTES    

Ready to win big at the game day party? This recipe will always be a big win: our Halftime Bacon Cheese Dip is ooey-gooey, and bacon-studded making it the ultimate football cheese dip.  Everyone on game day will be clamoring for more as these delicious flavors score a taste bud touchdown. 

◇    What You'll Need

• 1 (1-pound) oval loaf Italian or sourdough bread, unsliced
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled crispy cooked bacon
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons beer
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

◇    What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the top off the bread about 1/3 of the way down and set top aside. Hollow out inside, leaving about 1-inch of bread around edges. Cut top of the bread and the bread that you removed into 1-inch cubes; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture into bread loaf, then loosely wrap the bread loaf in aluminum foil.
3. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until hot in center. Serve with cut-up bread pieces.

◇    Serving Suggestion!

• You can also serve this with your favorite veggies and frozen pretzel bites that you can bake right alongside the bread loaf. 
   
• We've got more Unbelievably Good Dip Recipes that you're going to love! 
   
• For more delicious game day recipes, try our Honey BBQ Chicken Bites, our Huddled-Up Chicken Tots, or our Slow Cooker Pizza Dip. 

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~  From  December 2022 and before  an old favorite some of the guys here on The BROWNS BOARD  have done. 

It's easy and delicious for any  * GAMEDAY  *  or other gathering.    mjp

■  SERVES  12   COOK TIME  45 MINUTES 

[mjp28]

~  Here's a variation of an old favorite   ︎  COBB MACARONI SALAD  ︎  that I put up on my  "Friends,  Family and  Neighbors  Post"  around the  4th of July this year.  ~

Want an interesting variation on an old favorite recipe,  why not TRY THIS  !

Our  ︎  COBB  MACARONI  SALAD  ︎. recipe  is a cross between a creamy macaroni salad and a fill-ya-up Cobb salad. Not only is this macaroni salad recipe easy to follow, but it's sure to be one of the top deli salads at your next summertime cookout, backyard bash, or family get-together. We especially love that this one is hearty enough to be a meal in itself!  

 

  ︎ SERVES 8   -and-  COOK TIME  only  10 MINUTES  ︎

■    What You'll Need. 

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1 cup diced ham.  ( great for those leftovers) 
• 1 cup diced cheddar cheese
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 avocado, pitted and cut into chunks
• 4 slices bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled, divided  ( we cooked our bacon in the microwave last time )
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

■    What to Do

1. In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to desired doneness; drain well and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, ham, cheese, bell pepper, celery, avocado, and half the bacon; mix well.
3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper; blend well. Pour mayonnaise mixture over pasta mixture; toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with remaining bacon, garnish with eggs, and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

■    Notes for more Mac Salad  quick and easy recipes.  

• To make this even more like a Cobb salad, you might want to add some blue cheese crumbles and tomatoes to it before serving or swap the diced ham for diced chicken breast. Either way, it's sure to be delicious! 

• We've got more easy and mouthwatering macaroni salad recipes for you to try in our collection of 17 more MacaroniSaladRecipes at this link -->.  Simple Macaroni Salad Recipes

[SdBacker80]

●  BANG  BANG  CHICKEN  SKEWERS   ●    Sounds good,  here's what you need and how to do it.

Cube a couple chicken breast into bite sized pieces.  
 

I mix garlic powder 2 parts, onion powder 1 part, chili powder 1 part, garlic salt 1 part, ground pepper 1 part 

Mix chicken cubes with seasoning mix.  Add olive oil and mix the chicken well.  
 

Put seasoned chicken cubes on skewers.  Put in the airfryer 20 mins at 400 degrees.  Flip half way.

bang bang sauce.  Kewpie Mayo and Sweet Chili sauce.  Mix well.

Once the chicken is done coat the skewered chicken with the bang bang sauce.  Coat it well.

[mjp28]

~  OR  for a delicious pizza in the Boardman,  Ohio area call  Wedgwood Pizza.   Our favorite is the House Special with extra mushrooms and extra cheese,  ummm-ummm.   

[mjp28]

This is an absolute favorite  ● *GAMEDAY ●   "go to" meals of all of them out there,  the ●  FRIDAY NIGHT ROASTED CHICKEN  ●  or a College Saturday afternoon or Sunday NOON or 6 pm before/after the NFL KICKOFF just anyday you want a delicious anyday meal.  And see the NOTE below to make it a really special Sunday meal.   And it's so easy ...... but that's our little secret.  .   *And plan ahead if you are having some of the gang over to keep the oven going for some fresh   - HOT -  or leftover cold chicken coming throughout your football  (or Guardians game)  on your sports party get-together.    ...... And Bon Appétit  everyone  !

 

SERVES  3 to 4 (depending upon size)   ︎  COOK TIME  1 HOUR  30 MINUTES 

Roasted chicken was the traditional main dish at Mr. Food's house every Friday night when he was growing up. Friday Night Roasted chicken is a simple recipe that's still packed with flavor and love. Why not start your own Friday night roasted chicken tradition?

• ■   What you will need :
•  
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (2-1/2-  to 3-pound) chicken  (or 3 to 4 pound if desired) 
• 1/2 onion, peeled
• 4 garlic cloves

■   What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    
2. In a small bowl, combine oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. all ingredients except chicken. Place chicken in a roasting pan and rub seasoning mixture over chicken until completely coated. Place onion and garlic inside chicken cavity.
    
3. Bake, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, using a pastry brush to baste occasionally with pan juices.

■   Note :    Make this a complete meal by roasting chunks of potatoes, celery (if desired) and carrots along with your chicken.