Attention What are you having for dinner?

[fredroy]

Ok. I was thinking to half cook them. Enough to make them easier to slice.

Next thing you know Vannie will be doing this to brussel sprouts.

 

[PrinceCory]

The whole potato thing.... would it be easier to nuke bake it first? Easier to slice. Then into the air fryer slathered with butter and garlic powder and salt and lots of pepper to get the crispiness.

I have seen (on YouTube) that it is a lot faster to "parboil" a whole potato in the microwave first before air fryer. But I assumed with it sliced up it would be quick in air fryer.

 

[lockeroomguy]

Baked salmon and steamed veges.

 

[NotHardUp1]

I made some calzones with sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, seaonings and three kinds of cheese.

 

[rareboy]

golabki and varenyky

 

[Vannie]

I found a container of chicken rice soup in the freezer that I made a while back.

Crusty bread to go with it. It's a chilly 43 degrees out so it hit the spot and warmed me up.

 

[fredroy]

I did a package of Sunbird szechuan mix last night. Browned some cubed chicken tenders. Mixed it together and then mixed in some cooked spaghetti. Added a couple of tablespoons of garlic chili paste. It was pretty good.

So. I'm thinking over here. Which may or may not be a good thing. But if Marco Polo brought spaghetti (and I assume pasta in general) from China like the story is told, what did the various folks in what became Italy eat?
They didn't have potatoes or tomatoes or chilies. Nobody in Europe had that before 1492.

Just a random thought.

 

[NotHardUp1]

So. I'm thinking over here. Which may or may not be a good thing. But if Marco Polo brought spaghetti (and I assume pasta in general) from China like the story is told, what did the various folks in what became Italy eat?
They didn't have potatoes or tomatoes or chilies. Nobody in Europe had that before 1492.

Just a random thought.

I'm sure someone will tell us who knows, but it's likely Italians ate barley and other old grains, flatbreads, dumplings, root vegetables, fruits, eggplants and squash, fish, shellfish, nuts, meats, eggs and cheeses.

It surely varies by latitude and culture, but I had the general impression that migratory humans ate game, stews, mushrooms, wild fruit, dried meat, nuts, fruit, and fish. As agriculture developed, they ate grains, beer, and gradually better diet with more diversity.

We put too much on tomato sauce, as many sauces improve pasta, not to mention yoghurt, milk, cream, butter, and cheese.

 

[NotHardUp1]

I had the "Bad Ass Burger" at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, with a starter of poblano frites, which were crazy good. I had not tried the joint until today due to crowds. I went around 3:00 so it was quite except for the heavy metal rock playing. I actually hate hard rock, but it was still worth it. Great food, great service.

Meanwhile, I have a chuck roast crocking away to have later in the week. House smells like Vegan Hell.

 

[me203]

House smells like Vegan Hell.

Doubt Vegan Hell exists. Surely anyone who lets cute little chickens, pigs, and cows run about loose, living their full natural lives, would go to Vegan Heaven, instead, where they have all you can eat tofu, beans, and rice!

 

[me203]

Another one of those meals of pouring a bunch of stuff into a pot and hoping for the best. It will probably end up sort of stew like.

At least, I was able to clear a few things out of the refrigerator.

As it cooks, I'm drinking some beer. If I dirnk enough, I won't mind it so much if dinner turns out terrible!

 

[NotHardUp1]

Doubt Vegan Hell exists.

 

[rareboy]

I'm sure someone will tell us who knows, but it's likely Italians ate barley and other old grains, flatbreads, dumplings, root vegetables, fruits, eggplants and squash, fish, shellfish, nuts, meats, eggs and cheeses.

It surely varies by latitude and culture, but I had the general impression that migratory humans ate game, stews, mushrooms, wild fruit, dried meat, nuts, fruit, and fish. As agriculture developed, they ate grains, beer, and gradually better diet with more diversity.

We put too much on tomato sauce, as many sauces improve pasta, not to mention yoghurt, milk, cream, butter, and cheese.

https://discover.hubpages.com/food/Italian-Food-Before-Columbus-History-of-Italian-Food

 

[NotHardUp1]

https://discover.hubpages.com/food/Italian-Food-Before-Columbus-History-of-Italian-Food

Thanks. I read it, and found that I had guessed most of it in my post. The line that stood out is the poor mostly ate gruel (until trade and commerce brought in more variety.) There were also the fruits, and meats and fish. My family emigrated from the bootheel, so Sicily before recent times, so more influenced by Arab elements. I wasn't raised by any of that side of the family, so not directly familiar.

 

[backagain]

Today was Veal Parmesan and Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti.
I made enough so that there are leftovers for them.

 

[jjonn3]

Ham and scalloped potatoes - we are having a colder weekend so I need to take advantage of a few more days of "winter" food.

 

[PrinceCory]

Jalapeno Sweet Cornbread from my Dillons (Kroger) grocery store deli. I didn't even know there was such a thing. It's okay to eat, but I would rather have their regular sweet cornbread if I gonna eat the calories. I do like cornbread that is not sweet (or maybe it is not as sweet) like my mother made when I was a kid.

 

[Maklaar13]

Making turkey pot pies for my guy who is the best husband. He is making sloppy joes from scratch.

 

[Vannie]

Spinach Feta omelette. Two spicy turkey sausage's and some whole wheat toast.

I'm thinking of a Bloody Mary at the moment. I'm a bit restless.

 

[Rickrock]

Started with a small bowl of creamy wild rice soup, then had half a sandwich of egg salad with coleslaw on it, then had a sliver of cheesecake with some whipped cream, and then a handful of salted cashew nuts, two pieces of chocolate candy with maple cream inside and a couple of handfuls of popcorn.