Sunday's Supper 1/29

[Dawgluver]

DW and I belong to a dinner club with a group of friends. People that know me know that I don't make dessert. It's just not my thing. Nevertheless, I was asked to bring dessert tonight, so I am bringing an Austrian version of chocolate cake, called a Sachertorte. It was kind of a PITA to make, with lots of egg whipping and about a pound and a half of chocolate. It looks okay, I think. Crossing my fingers that it tastes okay.

Tres elegante, Steve!

 

[pacanis]

Elk burger, probably stuffed with feta and grilled. And something along the lines of shrimp scampi.

 

[Dawgluver]

Elk burger, probably stuffed with feta and grilled. And something along the lines of shrimp scampi.

Haven't had elk for ages, Pac. How does it compare with bison? Sounds wonderful.

 

[CharlieD]

There I thought I was going to get away with cooking. Huh, huh. Kids are staying home and I had to cook for them. Thank G-d they love tomato soup and grill cheese sandwiches. Also friend of our are going to visit their son in Chicago, so I had to make the cake (well 2 cakes) for both of our sons (they are in the same school). Few, now I do not even want to go out any more, might as well stay home and eat my soup.

Sorry not a very good picture. But tastes good.

 

[msmofet]

dw and i belong to a dinner club with a group of friends. People that know me know that i don't make dessert. It's just not my thing. Nevertheless, i was asked to bring dessert tonight, so i am bringing an austrian version of chocolate cake, called a sachertorte. It was kind of a pita to make, with lots of egg whipping and about a pound and a half of chocolate. It looks okay, i think. Crossing my fingers that it tastes okay.

BEAUTIFUL Steve!!

 

[msmofet]

Spicy & hot chili with beans over brown rice topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream and green onions.

 

[Rocklobster]

Stuffed pork chops with pancetta, Cambozola, garlic...roasted potatos

 

[roadfix]

My wife and I are taking our best friend out to dinner tonight for his birthday. We're going to a popular izakaya (Japanese tavern) nearby. I'm craving for some oden and a pitcher of beer.

 

[simonbaker]

I plan to order a pizza tonight.

 

[Rocklobster]

Stuffed pork chops with pancetta, Cambozola, garlic...roasted potatos

Lemon tarts, too...

 

[msmofet]

Lemon tarts, too...

WOW!! That is beautiful. Have you posted the lemon tart recipe?

 

[taxlady]

Spicy & hot chili with beans over brown rice topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream and green onions.

Beautiful, as usual. You are making me hungry and I'm not crazy about chili.

 

[taxlady]

Thanks, Kayelle! We've only been members of this particular group for a couple of months now, but enjoy it quite a bit. There are eight of us altogether, and most are very good cooks. They've set the dessert bar high on previous occasions, which, to a non-dessert maker like myself, makes me a little nervous.

That club sounds like a great idea. How do you figure out who cooks what? Do you take turns having it at various members homes?

That cake is gorgeous. Tell us how you like it.

 

[Rocklobster]

WOW!! That is beautiful. Have you posted the lemon tart recipe?

Just the package stuff. My girlfriend made them. She said she adds a little bit of extra sugar to make the meringue stiff.

 

[Andy M.]

Pan seared filet mignon, baked potato with butter and sour cream, glazed carrots.

 

[msmofet]

Beautiful, as usual. You are making me hungry and I'm not crazy about chili.

Thank you TL.

 

[pacanis]

Haven't had elk for ages, Pac. How does it compare with bison? Sounds wonderful.

This is the first time I've ever had it. It had a hint of venison/lamb to it. I hate to say gamey, but I guess that's what it was, only not near as strong. Very underlying.

And the guy who gave it to me said he thought bison was gamey tasting compared to elk. I haven't had bison burger in a long time, but I don't remember bison being gamey at all.

I'm curious what the steaks will taste like.

 

[Alix]

Pan seared filet mignon, baked potato with butter and sour cream, glazed carrots.

GLAH! That sounds amazing. Truly amazing.

I made "My chicken"...hahahaha, seriously I made "Nacho chicken". It was really delicious and we had quinoa and caesar salad and a fruit plate too.

 

[Dawgluver]

This is the first time I've ever had it. It had a hint of venison/lamb to it. I hate to say gamey, but I guess that's what it was, only not near as strong. Very underlying.

And the guy who gave it to me said he thought bison was gamey tasting compared to elk. I haven't had bison burger in a long time, but I don't remember bison being gamey at all.

I'm curious what the steaks will taste like.

Our bison burgers weren't gamey at all. The elk steaks I had many, many years ago tasted like beef steak. As I recall, they were marinated and grilled. Lucky you!

 

[Somebunny]

We had ham, garlic mashed and gravy and roasted cauliflower. Fresh cookies for dessert later, Maple Pecan Sandies and Alix's Lemon Shortbread.