What did you cook or eat today (May 2024)?

[Miss K]

I made a salmon caesar salad for dinner.

 

[JAS_OH1]

What a shame. It's not as if pizza toppings are expensive, is it? Never mind.
When I was in London a month ago, we went to two places that serve authentic Neapolitan pizza. A very thin pizza base, big puffy crunchy crust and only a couple of ingredients on top. I had one with mortadella and a pistachio cream - just amazing. Nothing like a US pizza, mind you!

In general, yes, most of the chains are mediocre at best. But there are lots of mom-and-pop Italian pizzerias that make really great pies!

 

[JAS_OH1]

In addition to some squash-parsnip soup that I posted over in another topic, I made a side of asparagus, black olives, and basil - the first from my herb garden this season:

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What a beautiful photo!

 

[TastyReuben]

What a beautiful photo!

Thank you! There’re a lot of shades of green in there.

 

[karadekoolaid]

We have a Venezuelan restaurant about 20 miles from here. Her food it good. She does mix it up a bit. Her breakfast menu features arepas.

If you're a meat eater, try the arepa with carne mechada. But the best , for me, is the Reina Pepiada. Chicken, avocado, mayo - yessss!

 

[Timenspace]

Just out of interest - have you ever tried arepas? It's the Venezuelan go-to, made from corn flour. Don't know if you can find the stuff in Croatia, but it looks like this:
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Farina de maiz blanco, sounds exactly like the white corn flour that I bought from a bio store...Arepas? Let me google them, sounds lovely

 

[Timenspace]

Just out of interest - have you ever tried arepas? It's the Venezuelan go-to, made from corn flour. Don't know if you can find the stuff in Croatia, but it looks like this:
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How exciting! Precooked flour. It seems it is available here, even the same brand you picture...will visit the store...and update...
Arepas look delicious. Definitely want to try and make them! Thank you!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Veggie and lentil stew with baked 'dumplings', green beans and sweetcorn.

 

[Windigo]

Twice baked potatoes, pork tenderloin, garlic mushrooms and green beans

 

[detroitdad]

Slow cooked on the grill. Wow.... everyone said this was the best chicken i have ever made.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

The boys requested some smoked mackerel pate but the food delivery was coming from Ocado and the Marks and Spencer smoked mackerel fillets they sell are incredibly over priced (£4.75 for 150grams V’s Morrisons £2.40 for 250grams) and I hate that feeling you get when you feel ripped off!

So I bought kippers instead (£1.75 for 200grams) and made Kipper Paté. I used @karadekoolaid’s cream cheese and egg mix method so I suppose in a way it was Kipper and Spring Onion Cheesecake!

Everyone liked it so when I’m feeling like a cheapskate or have a lot of people to do a starter for I’d be happy to serve these logs!

 

[Timenspace]

Veggie and lentil stew with baked 'dumplings', green beans and sweetcorn.

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Such a beautiful combination of ingredients. And their colours. I also find the photo to be so well centered and very, very clear.

 

[Timenspace]

Cacio e pepe gluten free penne, a variation. I found the small sprinkle of chilli gave it a lively touch. Some thyme for the lovely aroma. And hidden are 3 cloves of garlic. Because, why not. Fresh tomatoes unsalted and green olives on the side. Lovely lunch. And quick.

 

[ThatDude]

Been on a bit of a sushi kick as of late. Here's from the local spot near the house.

Had to have some pork belly.

Rock Shrimp

Takoyaki

The Sushi

 

[rascal]

Nothing fancy like the food above but I'm having a comfort meal for myself although my wife loves it as well
Savoury mince on toast. Bit of curry powder added.
Its day of winter here today. I hate the next 3 months.
Mince on toast will put a smile on my face.

Russ