What did you cook or eat today (July 2020)?

[TastyReuben]

Did it taste as good as it looks?

Thanks!

Well, the burger has pesto mixed in, and on the bun as well, along with the fresh mozz and slices of tomato. That was fine, but nothing really crazy-good. It looked like a good recipe that would put the basil out front, and it did.

I was really happy with the tomato salad, though. I wasn't expecting anything special, just tomatoes dressed in oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt, with fresh basil, oregano, and parsley (all from just outside my door), but the taste was really good, nice and refreshing. I threw in some fresh mozz at the last minute, too, since it was out.

You have tea to tide you over 'til tea, LOL.

I predict one of several likely people will respond with the multiple definitions of "tea" in non-American English.

 

[rascal]

Thanks!

Well, the burger has pesto mixed in, and on the bun as well, along with the fresh mozz and slices of tomato. That was fine, but nothing really crazy-good. It looked like a good recipe that would put the basil out front, and it did.

I was really happy with the tomato salad, though. I wasn't expecting anything special, just tomatoes dressed in oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt, with fresh basil, oregano, and parsley (all from just outside my door), but the taste was really good, nice and refreshing. I threw in some fresh mozz at the last minute, too, since it was out.



I predict one of several likely people will respond with the multiple definitions of "tea" in non-American English.

I sometimes say tea and also dinner.

Russ

 

[TastyReuben]

I sometimes say tea and also dinner.

Russ

Yup, as in:

"Would you like to come over for tea?"
"Sure, what're we having?"
"Roast chicken."

That would throw quite a few Americans.

 

[pocofan]

Yeah just the one meal a day normally. Stomach and reflux issues from a ruptured oesophagus in 2006. A small price to pay for my life. 10 days in a coma.

Russ

That is pretty heavy Dude. Glad you pulled through

 

[rascal]

That is pretty heavy Dude. Glad you pulled through

Yeah, not many survive that. Two massive scars to remind me every day how lucky I am. What do they say? What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

Russ

 

[JAS_OH1]

I sometimes say tea and also dinner.

Russ

Yeah, I already knew that. I have read enough books written by English authors to understand the meaning of "tea".

 

[caseydog]

Thanks!

Well, the burger has pesto mixed in, and on the bun as well, along with the fresh mozz and slices of tomato. That was fine, but nothing really crazy-good. It looked like a good recipe that would put the basil out front, and it did.

I was really happy with the tomato salad, though. I wasn't expecting anything special, just tomatoes dressed in oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt, with fresh basil, oregano, and parsley (all from just outside my door), but the taste was really good, nice and refreshing. I threw in some fresh mozz at the last minute, too, since it was out.



I predict one of several likely people will respond with the multiple definitions of "tea" in non-American English.

I thought the basil might overpower my chicken thighs, but not at all. I love basil, and thought it was well balanced.

I make tomato salad, caprese style from time to time. Fewer ingredients, but same basics. Good stuff!

CD

 

[Burt Blank]

You took the skins off of the broad beans?

No I cant be bothered, my wife does all my prep. She claims the kitchen needs less cleaning if she does,

 

[Yorky]

Pan fried gammon, roast paprika potato wedges, garden peas, soft(ish) boiled egg and English mustard.

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• Yorky
• 9 Jul 2020

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• Yorky
• 9 Jul 2020

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Thanks!

Well, the burger has pesto mixed in, and on the bun as well, along with the fresh mozz and slices of tomato. That was fine, but nothing really crazy-good. It looked like a good recipe that would put the basil out front, and it did.

I was really happy with the tomato salad, though. I wasn't expecting anything special, just tomatoes dressed in oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt, with fresh basil, oregano, and parsley (all from just outside my door), but the taste was really good, nice and refreshing. I threw in some fresh mozz at the last minute, too, since it was out.



I predict one of several likely people will respond with the multiple definitions of "tea" in non-American English.

So you made a sort of Caprese salad in a bun, nice idea.
However, I’m curious about sugar addition in your tomato salad, it’s something completely new to me

 

[Hungry Man]

Homemade spicy fajitas with homemade guacamole dip, low fat greek yoghurt (instead of sour cream), tortillas (not homemade)

 

[Morning Glory]

Beef tartare made with home ground beef, some of my microgreens, and a balsamic reduction. Roasted potatoes for a side.

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Nice idea to use balsamic reduction with the tartare.

 

[Windigo]

Liver & bacon in red wine sauce, hashbrowns, veggies.

 

[Yorky]

Liver & bacon in red wine sauce, hashbrowns, veggies.
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Liver and bacon or liver and sausage. Excellent!

 

[TastyReuben]

So you made a sort of Caprese salad in a bun, nice idea.
However, I’m curious about sugar addition in your tomato salad, it’s something completely new to me

Talk to a lot of cooks over here, and you'll find there's a huuuuuge argument about using sugar with tomatoes, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, etc. Some say using it reduces the acidity in the tomatoes, some say it's an absolute no-no, and eventually, you'll hear, "My sweet little nonna never did that, and she was from a tiny village outside Rome!" followed by, "Well, my sweet little nonna did, and she was from an even tinier village in Sicily, so there!"

My personal feeling is, when you're making sauce, and you've got good sweet tomatoes, you probably don't need the sugar, but if the tomatoes are too acidic, a little sugar will help them. Taste the sauce and use the sugar if you need to. Easy!

However, in this case, I think the sugar didn't really have much to do with the tomatoes, it was just a part of the vinaigrette. Sugar (or honey) is a frequent ingredient in vinaigrette, here at least it is, and I think that's why it's included. The dressing is just a simple herb vinaigrette.

Even with the sugar, MrsTasty said it was too vinegary!