Dinner for Mon. 4/11/16

[Kayelle]

What doin'?

I'm doing a German skillet dinner with cabbage, itty bitty potatoes, and sausages. Wish I had some caraway seed, but I'll use dill instead.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I got a little carried away when I made my salad tonight, I need to start using a smaller bowl!

A giant salad, half of a stuffed red bell pepper and a side of asparagus.

 

[Katie H]

We had pan seared veal loin chops with rosemary, couscous cooked using chicken broth, buttered spring peas and iced tea. The loin chops were soooo good.

 

[medtran49]

Stone crab claws with Joe Stone Crab's mustard sauce and a salad.

 

[Rocklobster]

Haluski, cabbage rolls, pierogi...

 

[Andy M.]

I finally assembled my new gas grill and did the inaugural cook tonight. I cooked burgers for dinner. Initial reaction for the grill's performance is very good.

 

[LizStreithorst]

Dolmathes. My favorite thing and my heart's desire.

 

[Cheryl J]

Congrats on your new grill, Andy! Burgers sound so good.

Kay...I LOVE German skillet dinners. Everyone's dinners sound good.

I warmed up the leftover fried chicky thigh from yesterday and had a simple green salad on the side.

 

[GA Home Cook]

parm chicken with sliced zucchini with a panko/Lemon zest/parm topping

 

[Aunt Bea]

Congrats on your new grill, Andy! Burgers sound so good.

Kay...I LOVE German skillet dinners. Everyone's dinners sound good.

I warmed up the leftover fried chicky thigh from yesterday and had a simple green salad on the side.

Cheryl,

Would you mind sharing your small batch fried chicken recipe/technique.

Thanks, B

 

[blurredcontours]

Beef loin steaks, red potatoes, carrots and side salad. Slow night. :-/

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[GotGarlic]

Spaghetti with sauce frozen from last week, Fox Point-seasoned toasted homemade bread and salad.

 

[Cheryl J]

Cheryl,

Would you mind sharing your small batch fried chicken recipe/technique.

Thanks, B

Hi B. Sure. I usually roast or grill chicken, but once in a while I love a good fried chicken.

For 2 or 3 chicken thighs, depending on size:
About a half cup of flour - maybe a little more. I mix in a good amount of S and P, and about a tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Penzeys. LOL. You could use whatever you like, I just happen to like that blend.

I put the flour mix in a plastic bag and shake the chicken in it, put the chicken in an egg wash, then back in the seasoned flour to coat. Let it sit for 15 minutes or so, so the flour mixture adheres to the chicken.

Hot cast iron pan, enough melted Crisco shortening to come up about halfway up the sides of the chicken, fry skin side down until nice and brown, turn, and fry the other side. I fry it uncovered, except for the spatter screen. Takes about 15 minutes or so. Drain on paper towels or a rack.

It's pretty much how I remember my grandma frying chicken, except she probably just used s and p back then. It was still delicious.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Hi B. Sure. I usually roast or grill chicken, but once in a while I love a good fried chicken.

For 2 or 3 chicken thighs, depending on size:
About a half cup of flour - maybe a little more. I mix in a good amount of S and P, and about a tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Penzeys. LOL. You could use whatever you like, I just happen to like that blend.

I put the flour mix in a plastic bag and shake the chicken in it, put the chicken in an egg wash, then back in the seasoned flour to coat. Let it sit for 15 minutes or so, so the flour mixture adheres to the chicken.

Hot cast iron pan, enough melted Crisco shortening to come up about halfway up the sides of the chicken, fry skin side down until nice and brown, turn, and fry the other side. I fry it uncovered, except for the spatter screen. Takes about 15 minutes or so. Drain on paper towels or a rack.

It's pretty much how I remember my grandma frying chicken, except she probably just used s and p back then. It was still delicious.

Thank you!!!

I'm glad to see you still use Crisco! I grew up with Crisco for pie crust and certain types of cookies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkPhlOVtUD8

 

[GotGarlic]

Hi B. Sure. I usually roast or grill chicken, but once in a while I love a good fried chicken.

For 2 or 3 chicken thighs, depending on size:
About a half cup of flour - maybe a little more. I mix in a good amount of S and P, and about a tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Penzeys. LOL. You could use whatever you like, I just happen to like that blend.

I put the flour mix in a plastic bag and shake the chicken in it, put the chicken in an egg wash, then back in the seasoned flour to coat. Let it sit for 15 minutes or so, so the flour mixture adheres to the chicken.

Hot cast iron pan, enough melted Crisco shortening to come up about halfway up the sides of the chicken, fry skin side down until nice and brown, turn, and fry the other side. I fry it uncovered, except for the spatter screen. Takes about 15 minutes or so. Drain on paper towels or a rack.

It's pretty much how I remember my grandma frying chicken, except she probably just used s and p back then. It was still delicious.

It's been soooo long since I made fried chicken ... DH would go nuts

My mom made it pretty much that way, except she used S&P, poultry seasoning and regular paprika (there was no smoked available back then, afaik).

 

[Cheryl J]

You're very welcome, B!

Ahhh....the wonderful Loretta...I just love her! I saw her on "The Big Interview" with Dan Rather the other night. I had forgotten about that commercial until you posted it. Yes, Crisco shortening is the way to go for certain things. Frying chicken, and snickerdoodles cookies come to mind.

 

[Cheryl J]

It's been soooo long since I made fried chicken ... DH would go nuts

My mom made it pretty much that way, except she used S&P, poultry seasoning and regular paprika (there was no smoked available back then, afaik).

I add poultry seasoning sometimes, too. I'm out now, need to add a jar to my next order.

 

[GotGarlic]

I add poultry seasoning sometimes, too. I'm out now, need to add a jar to my next order.

Sage + thyme = poultry seasoning

 

[Cheryl J]

Yes, and often rosemary and marjoram too.