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

[calfoxwc]

@mjp28 said:

My grandmother used to cook dandelions or occasionally put them in salads.....not bad!   And she was the best cook that I ever knew.

I actually made these today, again ! I just use egg, and Kentucky Fried Seasoned flour, and fry them in butter.

and they end up tasting a lot like fried oysters. Pretty good !

I haven't tried cattails in a long time. I'll have to check em out, keep in survival practice.

But I'm never going to eat earthworms, a man's gotta draw the line somewhere.

Fried grubs maybe...

[mjp28]

Maybe we are actually getting a little closer to having some real GAMEDAY or maybe tailgating meals.

BUT we still have to eat would like to hear any special meals whether dine in, carry out, delivery or make at home.

And where's jcam's grillin' specials?  Always look really good.  

[The Gipper]

@mjp28 said:

Maybe we are actually getting a little closer to having some real GAMEDAY or maybe tailgating meals.

BUT we still have to eat would like to hear any special meals whether dine in, carry out, delivery or make at home.

And where's jcam's grillin' specials?  Always really look good.  

The only live sport showing right now is like Korean baseball.

So, maybe you can come up with say a kimchee recipe!

[mjp28]

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS BAKED ZITI   an easy and very hearty pasta dish and really delicious.  Good for Sunday, GAMEDAY or anyday.

Italian Sausage and Peppers Baked Ziti

MAKES8 to 10 servings excellent for leftovers !

INGREDIENTS

For the pasta and sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound uncooked Italian sausages, casings removed
• 2 medium bell peppers, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups marinara sauce (about 36 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dried ziti or penne pasta

For assembly:

• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella and/or provolone cheese (about 2 cups)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat and make the sauce.

2. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, and pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper; and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the marinara and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.

4. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until just tender. While the pasta is cooking, stir the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, and salt together in a small bowl.

5. When the pasta is ready, drain it in a colander or strainer. Return the pasta to the now-empty pot. Add half of the sauce (about 3 generous cups) and stir until the pasta is well-coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Add the ricotta mixture and fold it in, leaving big pockets of ricotta here and there.

6. Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Evenly sprinkle with half of the mozzarella or provolone. Top with the remaining pasta in an even layer.

7. Pour the remaining sauce over the pasta and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the surface evenly with the remaining mozzarella or provolone and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

8. Bake uncovered until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is completely melted and browned in spots, about 30 minutes. Remove the baking dish to a wire rack and let cool 15 minutes before serving.

RECIPE NOTES

Make ahead: This dish can be assembled and refrigerated, covered in foil, up to 2 days in advance. Bake covered for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for 30 minutes more.

Two smaller casseroles: This can be prepared in 2 (8x8-inch) baking dishes instead, which is great if you want to freeze half for a future meal.

Freezing: Baked ziti can be frozen right in the baking dish for up to 2 months — just let it cool completely and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil first. Bake straight from the freezer covered with foil for 1 hour, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes more.

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

[ATOM]

gotta think up a Nascar menu for tommorow  

I have money on Blaney or Debenato (sp?) for the win

[The Gipper]

Where is the kimchee recipe?

[mjp28]

@atom said:

gotta think up a Nascar menu for tommorow  

I have money on Blaney or Debenato (sp?) for the win

What did you have in mind grill, munchies, pasta, whatever ?

........oh I have several new ones that I haven't posted yet.

[DieHardBrownsFan]

@the-gipper said:

Where is the kimchee recipe?

[mjp28]

Looks good die hard of the hundreds of kimchi recipes.

[ATOM]

@mjp28 said:

What did you have in mind grill, munchies, pasta, whatever ?

........oh I have several new ones that I haven't posted yet.

not sure yet 

it is supposed to be a soaker tommorow so no grilling and most take out place's do not open till later so munchies may be the plan of the day

[mjp28]

@atom said:

gotta think up a Nascar menu for tommorow  

I have money on Blaney or Debenato (sp?) for the win

Ryan Michael Blaney (born December 31, 1993) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 12 Ford Mustang for Team Penske and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 12 Mustang for Team Penske. He is the son of NASCAR driver Dave Blaney and the grandson of modified dirt track legend Lou Blaney.

The Blaneys are racing legends in NE Ohio/Western Pennsylvania from (age 26)  Hartford Township, Trumbull County, Ohio

I haven't watched NASCAR in years but might check it out.

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And yesterday we went to Chipotle's for the first time ever, had a $30 gift card and blew it all plus some.  The tacos were really good along with the chips and guacamole, Queso Blanca and tomato salsa.

Today I have a big steak burrito left for lunch along with some chips and dip.

Our local Taco Bell is horrible we will never go there again.

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

Maybe we are actually getting a little closer to having some real GAMEDAY or maybe tailgating meals.

BUT we still have to eat would like to hear any special meals whether dine in, carry out, delivery or make at home.

And where's jcam's grillin' specials?  Always look really good.  

Well with all of the sports news being about when we might have live sports and not if  it starting to look like MLB and after that NFL  may be starting soon -but- college sports might have serious financial and other problems.  We'll see on all of that.

It's been nearly 10 weeks since Rudy Gobert's positive test stopped sports dead in its tracks. Now, it may be full steam ahead.

So GAMEDAY meals and maybe even tailgating might be sooner than later.  Regardless of the timing it's always a good time for a good meal.

Bon appetit !  

interjection French.

(I wish you) a hearty appetite.

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

TOMATO BASIL TURKEY BURGERS......ummmmm.   And check out the recipes on the Wisconsin cheese site !   https://www.wisconsincheese.com/

We had turkey cheeseburgers on the grill yesterday -and- leftovers for lunch today the only difference was I had American cheese and the wife had Swiss.  Came out good for a change from just burgers.

Also a side of fresh spinach in a skillet on the stove with butter and Parmesan cheese just heated until wilted..... really good !

A quick grill heat and eat meal.   

.......and today's lunch Turkey cheeseburgers with a potato and onion side dish we're whipping up.

[mjp28]

We love enchiladas this is one we will try soon EASY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE, ummmmm.

Easy Enchilada Casserole Recipe 

Bon Appetit!

Easy Enchilada Casserole

prep time: 20 MINUTES     cook time: 25 MINUTES    total time: 45 MINUTES

Make this delicious Easy Enchilada Casserole with just a few ingredients in no time at all! Plus, it's easily adaptable for Vegetarian and Vegan diets.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 1 pkt. Taco Seasoning
• 2 - 10 oz. cans Enchilada Sauce
• 1 - 4 oz. can Chopped Green Chilies
• 16 White Corn Tortillas
• 3.5 c Mexican Cheese Blend, Shredded
• (Optional ) Chopped Fresh Parsley for Garnish
• (Optional) Sour Cream for Garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375º.
2. Brown ground beef over high heat and add taco seasoning packet. Do not add water.
3. Remove from heat and add chopped green chilies and one can of enchilada sauce and mix together.
4. Add half a can of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking dish and spread to cover the bottom.
5. Place one whole corn tortilla flat in the center of the dish.
6. Cut 3 corn tortillas in half and place them with their flat edges against the side of the dish to cover the entire bottom.
7. Add 1/2 the meat mixture on top of the tortillas and spread evenly.
8. Cover the meat mixture evenly with 1.5 cups of the shredded Mexican Blend Cheese.
9. Add another layer of 4 corn tortillas in the same way as the first layer.
10. Add the second half of the meat mixture and spread evenly.
11. Add another 1.5 cups of the shredded Mexican Blend Cheese and spread evenly.
12. Add a final layer of 4 corn tortillas the same way.
13. Pour the second half of the can of enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas.
14. Top that with 1/2 cup shredded Mexican Blend Cheese.
15. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
16. Let the Enchilada Casserole cool and set for 10 minutes before serving.
17. Garnish with sour cream and fresh parsley as desired.

Notes

You can substitute the ground beef for healthier ground chicken or turkey or for shredded chicken.

You can make this vegetarian by used plant-based meat.

You can make this vegan by going one step further and substituting with a vegan cheese alternative.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free, BUT, as always you need to check the labels on all of your brands. Old El Paso enchilada sauce doesn't use a wheat thickener, but it's made in a factory where wheat products are produced. Same with the naturally gluten-free corn tortillas.

[mjp28]

Any special plans for the 2020 Memorial Day weekend ?   Family gatherings of 10 or less with masks ?  Fireworks ?  Some good FOOD ?

And do remember the meaning of the holiday remembering the Americans who fought and some gave all for our country.

For Friday and Saturday meals we were hungry for pasta but we're planning on meatloaf so what to do.......easy make meatballs with the meatloaf mix.....but we didn't want to bother with meatballs......easy again:

OUR EASY ROTINI PASTA BOLOGNESE with QUICKIE BOLOGNESE STYLE MEAT SAUCE

Start with meatloaf mix we like beef, pork and veal which also makes good meatballs -or- good meat sauce.  

Brown the meat in a skillet reserve in a bowl then we use a variation of the barefoot contessa Ina Garten's recipe for spaghetti sauce look it up for quantities.

It's basically EVOO, one onion, minced garlic, 1/2 cup red wine, crushed tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper -plus- we add one jar of Ragu or Prego spaghetti sauce (for extra sauce).

Combine meat and sauce in a big fry pan and heat until it is warm throughout.

Make your favorite pasta like angel hair, linguini or my favorite like penne or today ROTINI according to directions.

We keep pasta and sauce separate for leftovers the next day or combine them. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and/or my favorite Romano.

Serve with your choice olives, Italian bread and butter, your favorite wine (mine is the same Ruinite Lambrusco in the sauce).  ENJOY for two days !

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For Sunday or Monday we're grilling ribeye steaks and baked potatoes with butter and sour cream S&P and a green veggie. Cold Sam Adams Boston Lager to finish.

Bon appetit !

[mjp28]

Any special plans for the 2020 Memorial Day weekend ?   Family gatherings of 10 or less with masks ?  Fireworks ?  Some good FOOD ?

And do remember the meaning of the holiday remembering the Americans who fought and some gave all for our country.

For Friday and Saturday meals we were hungry for pasta but we're planning on meatloaf so what to do.......easy make meatballs with the meatloaf mix.....but we didn't want to bother with meatballs......easy again:

And today it's definitely ribeye steaks with baked potatoes and spinach !  And the air conditioner will be on later it's already getting warm outside. 

[ATOM]

@mjp28 said:

Any special plans for the 2020 Memorial Day weekend ?   Family gatherings of 10 or less with masks ?  Fireworks ?  Some good FOOD ?

And do remember the meaning of the holiday remembering the Americans who fought and some gave all for our country.

For Friday and Saturday meals we were hungry for pasta but we're planning on meatloaf so what to do.......easy make meatballs with the meatloaf mix.....but we didn't want to bother with meatballs......easy again:

And today it's definitely ribeye steaks with baked potatoes and spinach !  And the air conditioner will be on later it's already getting warm outside. 

got ribeye's myself and today is perfect some clouds and a high of 70 

[gumby73]

Carrying on my Papa Tom's 28th Brats & Music Bash this weekend... Only when a song includes "america" in the words? There's a good chance it gets played ??...

Oh!  We can only serve dad's Budweiser in the red,white & blue beer tents... And we also serve up 3 slow cookers of Hot(red), Mild(white) or Wild(Blue. a touch of live game such as ???️) Sorry, Old Cranky Frankie ain't giving up his lamb this year ?....    

a good day of tunes and food dishes leading up to the Fireworks ?       

All with a special thanks, to our brave American Men & Women that never made it back home ? ....

god bless everyone of them ️ and Dad.. We miss you, everyday ending in 'Y'                      

[mjp28]

@gumby73 said:

Carrying on my Papa Tom's 28th Brats & Music Bash this weekend... Only when a song includes "america" in the words? There's a good chance it gets played ??...

Oh!  We can only serve dad's Budweiser in the red,white & blue beer tents... And we also serve up 3 slow cookers of Hot(red), Mild(white) or Wild(Blue. a touch of live game such as ???️) Sorry, Old Cranky Frankie ain't giving up his lamb this year ?....    

a good day of tunes and food dishes leading up to the......

Sounds great !

And tomorrow we're going to have appetizers and then Italian sausage on buns with green peppers and onions and some other munchies.

And we got a few new small flags to put out front.

Bon appetit !

[mjp28]

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I hope you all have a nice extended MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND and enjoy some good holiday food.

Let's also remember the reason behind the holiday.

-AND-  I AM ALSO THANKFUL FOR YOU BROWNS BOARD MEMBERS AND YOUR INTEREST IN THE FAVORITE GAMEDAY and TAILGATING AND ANYDAY MEALS FORUM.

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Here's to many more, thank you and good eats.

BON APPETIT !    

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