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Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - cjs - 07-14-2008
I've had so much fun smoking bits and pieces of meats, that I'm doing a charcuterie platter for dinner tonight. I've got duck legs/thighs, brats, pork loin chop, chix thighs and I'll add some potato salad, and red onion marmalade or grilled onion & tomato salad....decisions, decisions. And of course some good mustard also.
I was lazy yesterday and ended up just marinating the duck legs, brats and pork loin chop in Guinness stout and then putting in the smoker - how easy and how delicious. (with apple wood) Backing off the smoking for a week or so, I'm afraid we'll get tired of it. But, next time I do want to do some scallops and I haven't done fish for a long time.
What's everyone else up to?
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - NoviceCheffette - 07-14-2008
I'm new to cooking so this may seem strange, but I'm going to try tuna steaks. I never at it before and since we don't eat enough fish we're going to give it a try. I found a great recipe I can not wait to try. We'll probably have some sauteed mushrooms, parsley, and garlic with it and a boring backed potato (trying to get rid of them). I doubt my kids will be interested in menu, so i'm gonna give them some fun, healthy finger food.
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - cjs - 07-14-2008
Welcome to Cuisine at Home forum, Sommer!!! And all the way from Germany - good to see you.
If you haven't cooked tuna steaks before, as you did mention, keep in mind that tuna can be very dry. I hope the recipe you are using has a marinade or baste to keep the tuna moist. Good Luck!!
Please come back often.
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - mlucas1 - 07-14-2008
Not sure what we'll have here. DH is making up a last batch of stuffed grape leaves. We might have those with some good pita bread. Not sure what we'll do for sides.
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - labradors - 07-14-2008
Welcome, Sommer! Hope your tuna goes well. It's a funny thing: even the smell of canned tuna turns my stomach, but fresh tuna I like. Definitely keep in mind what Jean said, and make sure it doesn't get too dry.
As for me: I think I'll make a meatloaf tonight. Will decide on the veggies when I see what looks good at the store.
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - bjcotton - 07-14-2008
Welcome Sommer! Oh boy, someone else we can pick their brain for interesting "stuff!" I hope you enjoy our company. We have lots of fun, advice, and recipes.
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - Gourmet_Mom - 07-14-2008
I think I'll do LJ's Fettucine with Creamy Tomato Italian Sausage Sauce Recipe. Boy, that's a mouth full!
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - pjcooks - 07-14-2008
Welcome, Sommer! Enjoy your tuna steaks, I love them quickly seared and off the grill with a drizzle of good olive oil and fresh herbs.
I'm going to do Billy's dinner tonight, kids willing! Nothing like being a bit late
PJ
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - Trixxee - 07-14-2008
We are just back from three days of camping at the beach so I'm backing away from the grill for the evening. I'm planning on making some marinara sauce to top some Costco grilled chicken & mozzarella ravioli with. Standard green salad and a toasted baguette too.
Re: Dinner Tonight (Monday)? - Trixxee - 07-14-2008
Oops- and welcome Sommer! I love grilled tuna steaks!