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

flyingfooldoug

@mjp28 said:

Oh yes nothing like the real thing on GAMEDAY or any day.

Ever do smelt? How about monk fish or others baked, fried or grilled?

Last time I had smelt was from 7 mile inn. Been awhile. As far as fish filets? I like to fish and usually catch at least a couple crappie or channel cats but fresh is the key. I also bleed out anything larger like Walleye, steelhead, cats, etc. Having freshwater fish that fresh makes it awful hard to buy filets of anything. I do buy a good bit of shellfish tho. Cooking..., it’s all good. I have been getting into grilling shrimp. Crappie filets... put a few in a glass pan. Brush with olive oil, light sprinkle lemon pepper. Tablespoon or so butter. Cover and microwave 3-5 minutes. It’s amazing at how tasty it is for the simplicity

mjp28

Growing up I lived about 1/4 mile from Liberty Lake my dad fixed the watchman's TV and other stuff so I could fish anytime for free.

Used to walk to the lake and catch a lot of fresh fish especially big crappies and walk home and either filet them and fry or occasionally freeze and have later.

Nice too to have some Lake Erie fresh catch once in a while, oh yeah. I'm good with fried, baked or grilled anytime.

flyingfooldoug

@mjp28 said:

Growing up I lived about 1/4 mile from Liberty Lake my dad fixed the watchman's TV and other stuff so I could fish anytime for free.

Used to walk to the lake and catch a lot of fresh fish especially big crappies and walk home and either filet them and try or occasionally freeze and have later.

Nice too to have some Lake Erie fresh catch once in a while, oh yeah. I'm good with fried, baked or grilled anytime.

When you freeze them., do it twice. Put your filets in a bowl, bag whatever. Add some water, freeze solid then add more water. I’ve put them in a small plastic bowl. Then pop them out into a bag and freeze again.

mjp28

A good GAMEDAY or anyday recipe from GOOD HOUSEKEEPING a name you can trust.

Baguette Pizzas

BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHEN

Jan 22, 2018

MIKE GARTEN

Remember those frozen French bread pizzas you ate in the good ol' days? Yea, these are 10x better.

YIELDS:6 servings ........TOTAL TIME:0 hours 25 mins

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken Baguette Pizza

1 baguette (24-inch)

2 c. shredded rotisserie-chicken

2/3 c. Buffalo-style hot sauce

1/4 c. ranch dressing, plus more for topping

6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated

1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese

2 I scallions, thinly sliced

Chopped cilantro, for topping

Caramelized Shallots, Goat Cheese, and Honey Baguette Pizza

1 baguette (24-inch)

1/4 c. olive oil

4 shallots, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Kosher salt and pepper

1 c. whole milk ricotta

4 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated

1/2 c. goat cheese, crumbled

2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves

1/4 c. walnuts, toasted and choppedH.....Honey for drizzling

Pepperoni 2.0

1 baguette (24-inch)

(15-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped

1 large clove garlic, finely grated

2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped

6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated

2 oz. pepperoni, thinly sliced

1/3 c. pickled pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced

Directions

For each pizza, prepare the bread: Place an oven rack in middle of oven and heat broiler. Split baguette and arrange on baking sheet cut-side up. Broil until light golden brown, 2 to 3 min. Reduce oven temp to 375°F and top bread using recipes below.
Buffalo Chicken Baguette Pizza: In small bowl, combine chicken and hot sauce; set aside. Spread 2 tablespoons dressing over cut side of bread and sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with chicken mixture and blue cheese.
Bake until cheese has melted and bread is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with scallions and cilantro and drizzle with additional ranch, if desired.
Caramelized Shallots, Goat Cheese, and Honey Baguette Pizza: Heat oil in medium skillet on medium. Add shallots and garlic, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 18 to 22 minutes.
Spread ricotta over cut sides of bread and sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with shallot mixture, then goat cheese and thyme leaves. Bake until cheese has melted and bread is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with walnuts and drizzle with honey.
Pepperoni 2.0: In medium bowl, hand-crush the tomatoes then stir in oregano, garlic, and anchovies.
Spread 1/2 cup sauce onto cut sides of bread (there will be extra sauce). Top with mozzarella, pepperoni and peppers. Bake until cheese has melted and bread is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutritional information (per serving):

Buffalo Chicken Baguette Pizza, About 450 calories, 20 g fat (8 g saturated), 26 g protein, 1,705 mg sodium, 48 g carb, 3 g fiber.

Caramelized Shallots, Goat Cheese, and Honey Baguette Pizza, About 520 calories, 24 g fat (9 g saturated), 21 g protein, 715 mg sodium, 57 g carb, 4 g fiber.

Pepperoni 2.0 Pizza, About 355 calories, 11 g fat (5.5 g saturated), 18 g protein, 1,020 mg sodium, 47 g carb, 3 g fiber.

mjp28

I've got a link for all of you GAMEDAY cooks and tailgaters from GOOD HOUSEKEEPING a name you can trust -and- they have a great foundation cookbook that any cook would love to have.

50 Easy Recipes for the Best Tailgate Food Around

This falls under the category of 50 best tailgating foods. Some I like some I don't but look for yourself for ideas for your next GAMEDAY or tailgating meal.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/easy/g28422681/best-tailgate-food/

flyingfooldoug

Thinking Blackened Chicken Wings for Sunday. Seems appropriate

mjp28

A little note on the BAGUETTE PIZZAS we used to make something like this years back but if you like crunchy easy to make and eat pizzas you might want to try this recipe.

Also great snack size when watching the game.

mjp28

For this Saturday college GAMEDAY meal just before watching the BUCKEYES I having a Whopper and large fries!

Yes BK food still 2 for $6 and fries haven't had a burger in weeks.

mjp28

I'm just lounging around here thinking about good recipes I might try when I get out of here and ran across this one

CREAMY STEAK FETTUCCINE

Whenever we crave steak this dish is always what we want to make. It comes together quickly and is so full of flavor. It makes us forget chicken ever existed.

If you want the steak without the pasta, may I suggest Cajun Butter Steak?

Made this for date night and fell in love over the dish? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to rate it!

YIELDS:4 SERVINGS PREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS

12 oz. fettuccine

1 lb. sirloin steak

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. butter

2 cloves, minced

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 c. milk

1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan

1 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes

4 c. baby spinach

Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

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DIRECTIONS

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Coat both sides of steak with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steak until your desired doneness, 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a plate to let rest, 10 minutes, then thinly slice.
Meanwhile, make alfredo sauce: Add butter to skillet and let melt, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute more, then add milk and simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Add parsley and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and cook down 2 minutes.
Add cooked pasta to sauce and toss until coated, then add spinach and toss until wilted.
Top with sliced steak and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

mjp28

And here is the carb friendly option, let me know if any of you try either of these recipes and how they came out.

CAJUN BUTTER STEAK

YIELDS:6 - 8 SERVINGS PREP TIME:0 HOURS 15 MINS TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 40 MINS

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce

1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 c. lightly packed brown sugar

1/4 c. bourbon

2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard

2 tsp. cajun seasoning

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves

2 lb. tri-tip steak (or a very thick cut of sirloin)

2 tbsp. butter, cut into tabs

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, bourbon, mustard, Cajun seasoning, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Pour out about ⅓ of mixture to use for glaze later. Toss steak in mixture and let marinate for 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours. (If marinating for more than 20 minutes, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
Heat grill or grill pan to high. Remove steak from marinade and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until charred on bottom, about 10 minutes. Flip steak, then lower grill to medium-high and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes. (A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat should register around 130°.) Remove from grill and let rest on cutting board before slicing against the grain.
Meanwhile, make glaze: Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until mixture has thickened slightly. Whisk in butter until melted. Remove from heat
Brush glaze over steak and garnish with parsley, if using.

TexasAg1969

LOL! Like I said elsewhere, it's contrarian week. Yum!?

Spam for the Summer

Sheldon Simeon

Instead of a bowl of hot ramen, Top Chef alum Sheldon Simeon says that in Hawaii, the locals prefer to fry ramen-like saimin noodles with a ton of garlic when temperatures rise. Simeon himself starts by boiling off the noodles, then frying them in garlic oil and finishing with fried garlic and garlic chives. His topper is usually Spam, chopped and then crisped up. "We don't always have roast pork or pork belly laying around. [Spam] is the go-to protein when you don't have anything else available," he says. "The saltiness of Spam works so well with the garlic noodles." Find the recipe here.

Canton Mike

I usually love salty foods, but I HATE Spam!

Mike

gumby73

Gumby postponed the Baltimore road trip over his brides wedding anniversary? (what do i win?) in a effort to win the day.. I made pounding f'n pancakes for two(many)..pinch of walnuts with pinch of cinnamon..add Maple Syrup to the Smells of a great winning football Sunday & man am a lucky man with a great wife.. ?...

mjp28

@mjp28 said:

For this Saturday college GAMEDAY meal just before watching the BUCKEYES I having a Whopper and large fries!

Yes BK food still 2 for $6 and fries haven't had a burger in weeks.

Oh I had our BK birthday bash yesterday -plus- the wife went to our local Giant Eagle and got a 5" kind of a death by chocolate cake with the really good thick chocolate icing and chocolate and chocolate inside. Our GE bakery is really good.

Super rich but delicious had some left so she's bringing it again tonight for the dinner dessert. Hmmmmm it was just right!

Westside Steve

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/10/video-beer-vendor-charges-fan-724-for-two-beers-gets-arrested

And most likely it was shity beer

WSS

mjp28

Yeah the D'UH moment of the day what was he thinking?

.......Per the Miami Herald, a roving beer vendor named Nathaniel Collier swiped the fan’s card using a personal card reader instead of the one provided by the stadium to the vendors and put an extra $700 on the bill.

Fortunately for the fan, he received a notification from his bank and got his money back. As for Collier, he was fired and arrested on charges of grand theft and using a skimming device........ (Did he think he'd get away with it?)

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One of life's small but great GAMEDAY moments having a hot dog with Cleveland's own Stadium Mustard and a cold beer watching a game! Ahhhhhh.

TexasAg1969

Tonight I'm making homemade (well kinda-there is a box) beer bread using Shiner Bock as the beer in the batter. Got some leftover Red Rhone wine to go with it. I keep that with the air sucked out so it lasts a few days before going bad. Decent red wine has a tendency to become decent red vinegar if exposed to air too long. Don't need any more vinegar and oil salad dressing.?

mjp28

I found this old but great recipe you might want to try for a Sunday or anyday GAMEDAY meal. We've tried and liked it!

WILD MUSHROOM PASTA........IT WAS GOOD!

Saw this on TV AmericasHeartland.org Episode #908 on PBS. Looked so good, haven't tried it yet (we did after writing this) but I love mushroom recipes I had it copied so I figured I'd share it with y'all, enjoy!

http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_908/farm_to_fork.htm

Wild Mushroom Pasta Recipe . (NOTE: if you go to the link you will see my review of this recipe 6 years ago with our suggestions.)

Ingredients:

1/2 lb your favorite pasta, pappardelle is a good choice (we used a less wide pasta and it came out better)
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb mixed mushrooms (like oyster, button, porcini and we like baby bellas)
1 leek, washed and sliced
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs thyme, chopped
4 tbsp tarragon, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken stock (or veggie stock)
4 oz Fontina cheese
4 oz Parmesan cheese

1. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the mushrooms and sauté over medium-high heat until browned. Move mushrooms to a bowl.

2. In the same pan, heat an additional 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, then add leeks, shallots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté until mixture has softened, about 4 minutes.

3. Still over medium heat, add mushrooms to leek mixture, then mix in thyme and tarragon. Sprinkle the entire mixture with flour, and stir to combine, coating all ingredients. Let cook for 1 minute.

4. Add chicken stock, stir to combine, and cook over medium heat until the sauce has thickened.

5. Just before serving, add cooked pasta, fontina cheese, and half of Parmesan to mushroom mixture in the pan. Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.

The Gipper

You cook it, I'll eat it.

mjp28

@the-gipper said:

You cook it, I'll eat it.

We did a review of the recipe at the America's Heartland site with our review and suggestions. Never had it before and had company coming over it was great! (see link)

I guess that you would be company come on over I'm sure the wife won't mind.