Author Topic: The DTF Cooking Thread! (Read 10054 times)

antigoon · « **on:** August 04, 2009, 08:48:26 PM »

In this thread, talk about favorite recipes, types of cooking, cook books, tips, etc. You get the picture.

Tonight I fired up the grill and threw a big 'ol salmon filet simply seasoned with olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper along with some asparagus stalks with the same seasonings. Also, roasted some red potato quarters in the oven with olive oil, rosemary and garlic. I was worried the fish wouldn't come out good because I've never cooked any type of fish before but it was surprisingly delicious!

Your turn!

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:49:18 PM »

Did you wrap the fish in foil at all or just chuck it in an oven dish? I wanna cook up some fish but not sure how....

antigoon · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:49:57 PM »

I put it straight on my gas grill, skin down.

ceight · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:50:20 PM »

I made a mean bowl of cereal for dinner.

I'm so jealous of people like you. That sounds delicious, but I'd never think to make it.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:52:12 PM »

The other night I made a pretty disgusting pumpkin soup. I boiled them up, then drained and mashed the buggers, then added a tin of coconut cream and a bit of vegetable stock and mixed herbs. It was beyond shit. But the bread (which I bought) was good.

antigoon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:52:33 PM »

@ceight:

Ha, I'm no cook by any means, I just think "hm I want *type of food*", and then I look up a recipe or two for it and see if I can get some inspiration from that or just try to copy it. I have a lot of dietary restrictions: Nothing deep fried, nothing too sweet, no dairy at all (not even butter), no alcohol, so learning how to cook things I can eat without getting sick, or modifying recipes I used to love to fit my current needs is pretty rewarding.

Chino · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:52:45 PM »

K, this is gonna sound weird as hell but it absolutely amazing.

Toasted ciabatta bread.
Honey Turkey
American and Swiss Cheese
Toasted Tostito chips

All heated in an oven.

Then to finish off, slice some granny smith apple very thin and throw that on there. For some reason apple combined with meat (turkey, bacon, ham, etc.) is awesome. Not to mention the contrast of the cold apple on the hot everything else is delicious.

Demi Zenith · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:53:23 PM »

I can make pikelets!

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:55:02 PM »

I'm pretty much the master of teh apple pie though. Any pie really. I made a Snickers Pie the other day. You Americans and your fatty treats! YUMMO!

antigoon · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:55:41 PM »

Quote from: Chino on August 04, 2009, 08:52:45 PM

K, this is gonna sound weird as hell but it absolutely amazing.

Toasted ciabatta bread.
Honey Turkey
American and Swiss Cheese
Toasted Tostito chips

All heated in an oven.

Then to finish off, slice some granny smith apple very thin and throw that on there. For some reason apple combined with meat (turkey, bacon, ham, etc.) is awesome. Not to mention the contrast of the cold apple on the hot everything else is delicious.

I can't eat cheese anymore, but that sounds good. I LOVE honey turkey. My turkey sandwich usually consists of:
Ciabatta
A shitload of balsamic vinegar
A shitload of olive oil
Honey maple turkey
sundried tomatoes

ceight · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:57:24 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on August 04, 2009, 08:52:33 PM

@ceight:

Ha, I'm no cook by any means, I just think "hm I want *type of food*", and then I look up a recipe or two for it and see if I can get some inspiration from that or just try to copy it. I have a lot of dietary restrictions: Nothing deep fried, nothing too sweet, no dairy at all (not even butter), no alcohol, so learning how to cook things I can eat without getting sick, or modifying recipes I used to love to fit my current needs is pretty rewarding.

Dietary restrictions make everything harder. $:-\$ Your meal sounds delicious, though.

Chino · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:58:57 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on August 04, 2009, 08:55:41 PM

Quote from: Chino on August 04, 2009, 08:52:45 PM
K, this is gonna sound weird as hell but it absolutely amazing.

Toasted ciabatta bread.
Honey Turkey
American and Swiss Cheese
Toasted Tostito chips

All heated in an oven.

Then to finish off, slice some granny smith apple very thin and throw that on there. For some reason apple combined with meat (turkey, bacon, ham, etc.) is awesome. Not to mention the contrast of the cold apple on the hot everything else is delicious.

I can't eat cheese anymore, but that sounds good. I LOVE honey turkey. My turkey sandwich usually consists of:
Ciabatta
A shitload of balsamic vinegar
A shitload of olive oil
Honey maple turkey
sundried tomatoes

I assure you, hold the tomatoes and throw apple on there instead. Its phenomenal.

SeRoX · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2009, 08:59:59 PM »

Now I have to cook something. CURSED YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU

antigoon · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:01:20 PM »

I'll try it next time, Chino. I have faith.

ehra · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:02:12 PM »

Homemade blueberry coffee cake. Possibly one of the most delicious breakfast side dishes I've ever made. A good pineapple upside down cake is also surprisingly easy to make. I tried making a loaf of bread with meat stuffed in it but it didn't turn out so good.... I'll probably have to look up a recipe for that one.

The best thing I've ever made from a recipe I looked up are Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Omfg those things are amazing. I think they're the biscuits you can get at Red Lobster (never been there).

Nick · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:04:06 PM »

I do like making occasional meals. I love making Chicken Stir Fry, fish in the oven, or BBQ chicken or Pork Chops on the grill.

antigoon · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:05:58 PM »

Stir fry is great! BBQ chicken's also one of my favorites. Really easy, really delicious. How do you do yours?

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:54:46 PM »

I can make a pretty awesome red curry from scratch. Its my favourite thing to do.

Nick · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:04:27 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on August 04, 2009, 09:05:58 PM

Stir fry is great! BBQ chicken's also one of my favorites. Really easy, really delicious. How do you do yours?

Just throw in some charcoal, put the chicken on once the grill is ready, and brush the BBQ sauce onto one side. I usually flip twice, and after each flip I brush on more BBQ sauce of course.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:19:31 PM »

I can't wait to have a woman in my life that can actually cook.

As for me, I cook here or there. I like to make random, weird combinations of things.

Here is a chicken sandwich that floored a bunch of my friends that were over my place a few years back:

All on warmed raisin cinnamon swirl bread, you put hot grilled chicken that has been doused in honey (but some of the honey has been taken off to not overpower the sandwich). Slap some cheddar cheese and honey mustard on there, and you have one awesome sandwich.

axeman90210 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:22:22 PM »

last night I skinned, cubed, floured and cooked some eggplant in olive oil, then set it aside. In the same pan made a tomato sauce with some garlic, onion and basil. I let that simmer for a while, then added the eggplant back in for some more low temp cooking, and served over fettuccini.

-tastic

I enjoy cooking, mostly pasta dishes

Nick · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:24:36 PM »

Quote from: Jamesmiain on August 04, 2009, 10:19:31 PM

I can't wait to have a woman in my life that can actually cook.

Yeah, that would be nice.

On the other hand as it stands right now I cook whatever I want and don't have to worry about my house burning down, so it's not too bad.

Chino · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:26:17 PM »

Quote from: Jamesmiain on August 04, 2009, 10:19:31 PM

I can't wait to have a woman in my life that can actually cook.

Im the opposite. I can't rely on a female to cook as well as I can.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:26:57 PM »

I remember one time I asked my girlfriend to cook something, (half jokingly) and she seriously replied, "I only know how to microwave stuff."

I took my briefcase, coat, and tipped my hat to her as I took my leave.

AmorVincitOmnia · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2009, 05:07:54 AM »

Quote from: Nick on August 04, 2009, 10:24:36 PM

Quote from: Jamesmiain on August 04, 2009, 10:19:31 PM
I can't wait to have a woman in my life that can actually cook.

Yeah, that would be nice.

On the other hand as it stands right now I cook whatever I want and don't have to worry about my house burning down, so it's not too bad.

yeah lol i can probably find a way to burn water....but i am working on it ...i bought my pink good housekeeping cookbook ill get better

veronica · « **Reply #25 on:** August 05, 2009, 05:28:00 AM »

Count me in among those people who just can't cook! I'm not a fire threat, but not far away

Luckily my husband loves making food! Here's a recipe for y'all:
https://baconpie.aurlien.net/

My protip: Everything tastes better with bacon

Serpentor · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2009, 05:31:30 AM »

Low Fat Cheesy Zucchini Lasagna

2 cups (8 ozs) shredded mozzarella
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups nonfat or lowfat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp parsley flakes
2 3/4 cups spag. sauce
9 uncooked noodles

Heat oven to 350, reserve 1/4 cup of mozzarella.
Mix all ingredients except sauce and noodles
Spread 3/4 cup sauce in ungreased 11x7 or 12x7 baking dish
Lay 3 noodles on top of sauce
Spread half the mixture over noodles
Top w/ 3/4 cup of sauce
Lay 3 noodles on top
Spread rest of sheese mixture
Top w/ 3/4 cup sauce
Lay 3 Noodles
Cover with rest of sauce

Cover pan w/ Aluminum foil and bake for about an hour or until noodles are tender.
Remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle w/ 1/4 cup of reserved mozzarella
Let stand for about 15 minutes before cutting

El Barto · « **Reply #27 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:10:40 AM »

This guy is stunningly annoying, but his approach to teaching cooking is outstanding. Once you learn basic techniques, you can make anything you can dream up. Just learning to make a basic white sauce will change everything. You can make all kinds of casseroles, sauces and gravies from that. And since you're no longer using fucking Campbells cream of whatever soup, everything you make is much healthier. The white sauce video and the one on sauteing pretty much changed everything for me. He's absolutely correct. Recipes are crap. Just learn how to cook and what to cook falls into place.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cooking+coarse&search=Search&locale=en_US&persist_locale=1

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:24:43 AM »

Quote from: veronica on August 05, 2009, 05:28:00 AM

Here's a recipe for y'all:
https://baconpie.aurlien.net/

My protip: Everything tastes better with bacon

I think I am in love with you. Hold my hand for I am smitten.

Quote from: El Barto on August 05, 2009, 08:10:40 AM

This guy is stunningly annoying, but his approach to teaching cooking is outstanding. Once you learn basic techniques, you can make anything you can dream up. Just learning to make a basic white sauce will change everything. You can make all kinds of casseroles, sauces and gravies from that. And since you're no longer using fucking Campbells cream of whatever soup, everything you make is much healthier. The white sauce video and the one on sauteing pretty much changed everything for me. He's absolutely correct. Recipes are crap. Just learn how to cook and what to cook falls into place.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cooking+coarse&search=Search&locale=en_US&persist_locale=1

Nice, dude. I gotta check that out.

veronica · « **Reply #29 on:** August 06, 2009, 03:34:58 AM »

*holds hand*
It's my husband's recipe though, as I said, I really can't cook and need detailed step-by-step instructions to make most things

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #30 on:** August 06, 2009, 04:14:30 AM »

Just about to make up some fried rice to take to work tomorrow. Mmmmmm amateur egg-tasting fried rice. If anyone has any suggestions on how to make it tasty as that would be fantastic.

El Barto · « **Reply #31 on:** August 06, 2009, 08:30:28 AM »

Quote from: sneakyblueberry on August 06, 2009, 04:14:30 AM

Just about to make up some fried rice to take to work tomorrow. Mmmmmm amateur egg-tasting fried rice. If anyone has any suggestions on how to make it tasty as that would be fantastic.

There are 20 videos on Youtube on fried rice. Watch a few of them.

antigoon · « **Reply #32 on:** August 06, 2009, 10:44:22 AM »

Eating a good 'ol hot dog for lunch (of course, without the nitrates and nitrites

).

efxf · « **Reply #33 on:** August 06, 2009, 12:52:33 PM »

These are two favorites that we usually make for parties, tailgates, etc...

Chicken or Pork Barbecue Skewers

2 lbs. cubed pork chops or chicken breasts (about 1 inch pieces)
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup brown sugar

Combine ingredients in a large plastic bag then refrigerate. Let it marinate overnight or at least 6 hours.

You will also need:
Bamboo skewers

Soak the bamboo sticks in water (this prevents the sticks from burning) then skewer the meat and grill until cooked. Can be served with banana sauce (Jufran) or Java sauce.

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Fried Pork Egg Rolls (Lumpiang Shanghai)

1 lb. ground pork
½ cup julienned green beans (frozen is okay)
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup green onions (or white onion), chopped
½ cup sweet relish, drained
1 egg yolk (save the whites)
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

1 egg white mix with approx 2 Tbsp of water

Mix above ingredients in a large bowl (except egg white mixture) – use your hands, it does a better job.

You will also need:
Thin, egg roll (lumpia) wrappers – 8” square (can usually get in an Asian grocery store- found in freezer compartment). Do not use Chinese egg roll wrappers (too thick).

Cut wrappers on an angle to form a triangle. Along the long side of the wrapper, place approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of filling. Tuck in the sides, and tightly roll into 3” log, keeping air pockets out. Dampen tip with egg white mixture and seal. Keep rest of wrappers covered with a moist towel to prevent drying while working. Makes approx 24 egg rolls.

Fry in hot oil over medium heat until brown on all sides or about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. For crunchier egg rolls fry twice. Do not cover while hot. Serve with sweet & sour sauce or Duck sauce.

*Filling can vary according to your taste. Can use chicken, scrimp, crab meat, etc. Can also put mushrooms, water chestnuts, soy sauce, etc in filling. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

Ouda · « **Reply #34 on:** August 06, 2009, 01:03:13 PM »

This may sound gross at first but it's heavenly!

Put some soya sauce into your rice, then mix in a lot of corn, then mix in a some garlic spread, and little bits of onion.

Looks pretty bas as well, but is it ever so good.

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Author Topic: The DTF Cooking Thread! (Read 10054 times)