What's for dinner?

[Senkusha]

I don't really know why I want to talk about this but here we go anyway! Tonight for dinner, my roommate and I are having:

Home fries. Potatoes are really cheap right now!

They're really easy to make. Take a bunch of potatoes, I use between four and eight depending on how much I wanna eat and how small the potatoes are. Then I scrub them off, slice them in to about 1/2 inch slices. Then I'll either divide them into halves or quarters. Throw them in a pot of boiling water for like 20 minutes and drain. I let them rest for a couple minutes while I grab some butter and a little olive oil. Then I coat the bottom of my still hot pot with the melted butter and add potatoes. Sprinkle on some garlic, onion powders and rosemary, gently toss--otherwise you may end up with mashed 'taters! Fry for about five minutes. Oh, and don't forget a shit ton of salt with a dash of black pepper.

Yum!

 

[Senkusha]

So last night, I tried an alteration to the Bean Burger recipe that I use. I wanted to see how Refried Beans would be in the mixture. I must say that I'm really pleased with the results!

For refried beans, it's best to use Pinto beans, because they mash to a really smooth consistency. Here's my secret for cooking dried beans: Grab yourself an Instant Pot. I'll use one cup of dried beans for two cans of beans that are called for in recipes. Pressure cook the beans for 20 minutes. Drain, and this works so much better than simply soaking overnight.

I also cheated. I used one of those cheap Amazon Food Processors to make quick work out of the beans rather than using a fork to mash everything. Yes, I'm a tad spoiled from the days when I actually had spare money, aka Disposable Income to throw around.

Then I pan fried the mashed bean patties (with egg and bread crumbs) in some butter on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.

When serving, I whipped up some asian mayo (mayo with chili garlic sauce and a dash of Sriracha). De-lish!

 

[JennyorAlice]

My hubby ordered pizza for dinner.

Tomorrow, my hubby will probably make quesadilla's for dinner (once I get home from work).

 

[Senkusha]

I tried to make quesadilla's the other night. They were three cheese with sausage and rice (because we didn't have any ground beef. Turned out pretty good for my first attempt.

 

[TopSilver]

I ate a banquet mega bowl with penne pasta and meat balls for my dinner tonight. Not too bad but the buffalo mac-n-cheese is way better.

 

[Scorpion]

That sounds absolutely delicious.. I like how you boil them first that's the secret to getting them crispy on the outside but fluffy inside. The garlic and rosemary combo is amazing. Nothing beats a good homemade meal that doesn't break the bank. Now I'm totally craving some home fries myself..

 

[JennyorAlice]

I tried to make quesadilla's the other night. They were three cheese with sausage and rice (because we didn't have any ground beef. Turned out pretty good for my first attempt.

My hubby can make some pretty good quesadilla's. I'll dip mine in some ranch.

 

[Senkusha]

I don't care what anybody says.... Ranch is Nectar of the Gods!!

 

[SuperNerdBro]

I had some pizza last night.

 

[Sailor Marin]

Bad guys Chicken and pasta salad for tonight.

 

[SuperNerdBro]

I had a nice baked chicken dinner last night.

 

[Senkusha]

We're out of food, and I don't feel like rice and beans again, so hotdogs it is! Although, last night, I made bean burgers with mini-peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and a bunch of spices. Mashed potatoes on the side! It was sooo good. Finished off with homemade Salted Caramel ice cream (that had been freezing overnight).

 

[Sailor Marin]

I had hotdogs and cauliflower myself >w<

 

[Senkusha]

Tonight is probably potato-something-or-other and broccoli something-or-other. Not sure yet. It sucks running out of food at the end of the month!

 

[Sailor Marin]

Beef short ribs! They were wonderful.

 

[Senkusha]

Quesadillas with tomato, onion and sweet mini peppers... a side of homemade peanut butter ice cream drizzled with chocolate and my daily bottle of water to wash it all down.

Hey, I can't drink coffee at 8pm 9pm and hope to sleep!

 

[Sailor Marin]

That sounds great. I had undercooked steak, a baked potato, and diced squash tonight. Nnnnot my favorite meal. I get really frustrated with meat that's difficult to chew. But hey, I had a clean plate so I guess it wasn't that bad!

 

[Senkusha]

A former friend of mine found the perfect hack for cooking steak. But you need a cast iron skillet (priorly seasoned with a good cooking oil).

Turn your oven to 500°F and stick the cast iron pan in the oven. Allow to heat up for like 15 minutes. While that's heating up, salt and pepper your steak as you like. Allow to rest, rub that salt into the meat!! (helps with tenderizing). Take the hot cast iron steak out of the oven, and carefully place the steak on the pan. Place back in the oven for five minutes. Remove, and flip. Cook for another three to five minutes. Done and enjoy!

Comes up with a Medium-Rare to Medium steak every time, with a nice char on the outside.

 

[Sailor Marin]

That's an interesting idea! In my mother's case, I think it's a matter of my father's insistence that we eat at a very specific time combined with mistakes. It's a bit of a gamble on whether the meat will need more time with her.

For me, I probably wouldn't eat steak much if I were cooking on my own. I'd tend to eat less meat in general, rather ironically. But you know, that's the compromise with cooking for a family.

 

[JennyorAlice]

I made a pizza for dinner.

Don't know what's for dinner tomorrow when I get off work.