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Help needed from all you chefs
Posted on 7/26/12 at 10:50 am
Posted on 7/26/12 at 10:50 am
So I told my girl I would cook dinner for her this weekend. Normally I would take her out, but for some reason decided to do cook this weekend. What's a fairly easy but good meal I could prepare? Any input would be appreciated
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Posted on 7/26/12 at 10:55 am to JohnnyTour11
It is summer time and most girls like to eat lightly anyway. So assuming you are neither in the Southern Hemisphere nor dating a wilderbeast, try this.
Get some real tomatoes, not the greyish shite. Slice them, salt and pepper them. Add some sliced mozzarella and a bunch of torn basil. Drizzle on some olive oil and a few drops of vinegar (balsamic, sherry or red wine should do).
Surely you can grill chicken/fish/shrimp to finish this off.
Get some real tomatoes, not the greyish shite. Slice them, salt and pepper them. Add some sliced mozzarella and a bunch of torn basil. Drizzle on some olive oil and a few drops of vinegar (balsamic, sherry or red wine should do).
Surely you can grill chicken/fish/shrimp to finish this off.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 10:55 am to treble hook
We have a winner
Posted on 7/26/12 at 11:02 am to JohnnyTour11
What BO said. Try and get homegrown or heirloom tomatoes. If you can't, you can do the same thing with a variety of the grape tomatoes. Just cut the fresh mozzarella into smaller pieces or get the brand that has the fresh mozzarella "pearls".
What are your gf's favorite foods or what's something she might enjoy trying?
What are your gf's favorite foods or what's something she might enjoy trying?
Posted on 7/26/12 at 11:08 am to BlackenedOut
BO, your chicken paillard topped with arugala would work as well. That is a great summer time meal.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 11:11 am to glassman
I think I'll do that tonight. Good advice.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 11:14 am to BlackenedOut
the shrimp taco with pico you posted today looked right up this guy's alley
Posted on 7/26/12 at 11:18 am to JohnnyTour11
Sauteed or grilled fish(prerably whole minus the head) recommend rainbow trout if it is avalible, roasted veggies and potatoes.
ETA, it would help to know how good are your chops in a kitchen.
ETA, it would help to know how good are your chops in a kitchen.
This post was edited on 7/26/12 at 11:26 am
Posted on 7/26/12 at 11:20 am to JohnnyTour11
Posted on 7/26/12 at 11:40 am to JohnnyTour11
Go to Whole foods and buy a rack of pre cooked Baby Back Ribs and Mac/Cheese. Before she gets to your crib, throw the ribs on the pit - and the mac/cheese in the microwave for a few minutes to warm em up - she'll think you cooked all that shite from scratch. Its important that you make a mess in the kitchen like you slaved all day, and for the final coup de gras, serve some Boones Farm Strawberry Hill. Thank me later!
Posted on 7/26/12 at 12:19 pm to JohnnyTour11
Salmon is really easy and always a hit.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 12:38 pm to Count Chocula
Now that is both chicken shite and gay as hell. 
Posted on 7/26/12 at 12:40 pm to Count Chocula
quote:
Go to Whole foods and buy a rack of pre cooked Baby Back Ribs and Mac/Cheese. Before she gets to your crib, throw the ribs on the pit - and the mac/cheese in the microwave for a few minutes to warm em up - she'll think you cooked all that shite from scratch. Its important that you make a mess in the kitchen like you slaved all day, and for the final coup de gras, serve some Boones Farm Strawberry Hill. Thank me later!
So she's just going to walk in the door and immediately be ready to sit down and eat dinner?
Posted on 7/26/12 at 12:43 pm to CITWTT
quote:He obviously cant cook and needs some help. I guess I'm gonna take a beating here just for trying to help the poor guy out.
Now that is both chicken shite and gay as hell.
Same to you R2R
Posted on 7/26/12 at 1:20 pm to JohnnyTour11
Thats what I was going to say, Heirloom tomatoes, some good cheese, QUALITY EVOO, fresh basil, lemon zest, salt and fresh ground black pepper.
If she does not like tomatoes, I made a watermelon and basil salad yesterday like above that was money!
Stay away from the heavy dishes right now. Mac n cheese, cream sauces, fried breaded stuff ect. It's sooo hot!
If you have some good grillin skills. I would go with some redfish or lamb chops is you got the $. Again, light flavors on the grill this time of year too, citrus, herbs, a little salt and crushed red pepper ect.
Shell peas, okra and corn are great right now and would make a great side You could get a little creative with the veg or simply boil them and add butter s&p.
I tell all home cooks, just keep it simple and use the best quality ingredients.
If she does not like tomatoes, I made a watermelon and basil salad yesterday like above that was money!
Stay away from the heavy dishes right now. Mac n cheese, cream sauces, fried breaded stuff ect. It's sooo hot!
If you have some good grillin skills. I would go with some redfish or lamb chops is you got the $. Again, light flavors on the grill this time of year too, citrus, herbs, a little salt and crushed red pepper ect.
Shell peas, okra and corn are great right now and would make a great side You could get a little creative with the veg or simply boil them and add butter s&p.
I tell all home cooks, just keep it simple and use the best quality ingredients.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 2:25 pm to JohnnyTour11
Blue Runner Red Bean Special:
1 medium sized can of blue runner creole style red beans
Worcestershire sauce
Guidry Cuts creole seasoning
tony's
hot sauce
butter
1 link of sausage
1/2 cup of white rice
sautte a handful of creole cuts in a medium sized pot with butter while you boil water with a pinch of salt in a separate pot. When water is at a rolling boil, add rice. Once onions are starting to brown a little bit, add your link of sausage (sliced) to your pot. Once your sausage and onions are cooked, add your can of blue runner with a a tablespoon or two of Worcestershire sauce and season to taste. When rice is split and soft, drain and serve under red beans.
1 medium sized can of blue runner creole style red beans
Worcestershire sauce
Guidry Cuts creole seasoning
tony's
hot sauce
butter
1 link of sausage
1/2 cup of white rice
sautte a handful of creole cuts in a medium sized pot with butter while you boil water with a pinch of salt in a separate pot. When water is at a rolling boil, add rice. Once onions are starting to brown a little bit, add your link of sausage (sliced) to your pot. Once your sausage and onions are cooked, add your can of blue runner with a a tablespoon or two of Worcestershire sauce and season to taste. When rice is split and soft, drain and serve under red beans.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 2:35 pm to Count Chocula
That is why I asked him his level of skill in the kitchen, there are ways around the lack of grace at the stove.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 3:06 pm to nikinik
quote:
Salmon is really easy and always a hit.
Excellent choice ! Grill it or sauté in a hot skillet. Make a lemon/butter/white wine sauce to drizzle over the top. Add some fresh cilantro and Bingo !
And the caprese salad mentioned earlier is a great go-with.
Posted on 7/26/12 at 4:14 pm to GeauxTigers80
Great salads are a great idea, but they have to be accompanied by amazing fish or meat.
This post was edited on 7/26/12 at 4:17 pm
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