Voodoolily's Snacktastic Recipe Thread!!

[voodoolily]

WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS??!?!?

[Ookii]

Nice stools, are they cherry?

[schild]

If that's linoleum, it needs a scrubbing. If it's tiles, good god CLEAN THE GROUT.

[WayAbvPar]

Nice stools, are they cherry?

If that's linoleum, it needs a scrubbing. If it's tiles, good god CLEAN THE GROUT.

U guyz R teh gaiz.

[MrHat]

Wtf.  That looks like my house! 


....


/digs through wife's stuff.



On a side note:  I'm cooking BBQ tonight, but have nothing prepared, anyone want to make a suggestion?  Have a good recipe for grilled ceasar salad?  A meat?

[voodoolily]

This is not me, nor is it my house. My kitchen is way nicer than this.

Edit for Mr. Hat: if you can get started early, you should try my pulled pork sammiches with kohlrabi slaw.

[voodoolily]

Oh did you mean you're grilling tonight? Cuz grilling and barbecue are not the same thing.

[Merusk]

If that's linoleum, it needs a scrubbing. If it's tiles, good god CLEAN THE GROUT.

Could be dark grout.  Good god, I hope it's dark grout.

[Ookii]

VL are those countertops granite?

[voodoolily]

Dude I just told you that's not me and it's not my kitchen!

[Paelos]

Now you have to take an actual picture of your kitchen. That's the only way to solve the problem.

[Ookii]

Dude I just told you that's not me and it's not my kitchen!

Then why is that chick wearing your apron?

[SuperPopTart]

Does VDL seem like the Mama's Family Apron Wearing type?

Really?

And I think that floor is supposed to have the light/dark contrast.

Otherwise someone needs to call one of those maid-services-I-can't-remember-the-name-of-right-now.

[MrHat]

Sorry, ya, grilling tonight, still had Bobby Flay on my mind.

So, any suggestions for grilling tonight?

[schild]

Dude I just told you that's not me and it's not my kitchen!

Then why is that chick wearing your apron?

Jesus Christ. That was a lot of fucking setup for the punchline.

[voodoolily]

Do a whole pork tenderloin (marinate in apple juice and kosher salt for an hour). Serve with grilled tomatoes and polenta cakes (buy a tube of polenta and slice it into 1/2" thick rounds, brush with balsamic vinaigrette and grill).

Edit: Rinse off the brine before cooking, and since the tenderloin comes in two parts, smear mango preserves on the middle and tie it into a log before grilling.

[WayAbvPar]

OMG. Just the very thought of grilled polenta makes me wee nipples hard. I think you and Sauced should move into my neighborhood and invite me over for lots of cookouts. I will bring the booze.

[Signe]

My mother made wonderful polenta when I was a kid.  She was an incredible cook.  By the way, it's peasant food.  Most Italian peasant food is kind of nice and comforting.

[Hoax]

Posting this here, I desperately need a waffle iron.  The problem?  Waffle irons now adays suck donkeyballs.

-None of this round waffle shit
-None of this Belgian waffle shit
-Actually cooks waffles, you know so they aren't like limpdick leggo my eggo waffles?
-Doesn't suck
-Prefer removable irons for ease of cleaning
-Prefer big heavy and old school

Help me f13...

[schild]

Do it. Do it nao.

I know absolutely nothing about that waffle iron. But it's half off, big, heavy, and has lots of good reviews.

[Signe]

I use the Special K waffles with red berries.  Crisply and yummy!   

[Hoax]

Do it. Do it nao.

I know absolutely nothing about that waffle iron. But it's half off, big, heavy, and has lots of good reviews.

This unusual rotating waffle maker is sure to elicit admiration from brunch guests. Made of brushed stainless steel with black accents, the unit not only looks elegant but cooks professionally. After ladling the batter into the deep nonstick bottom plate, the top is firmly closed. After ten seconds, by means of the insulated handle, the waffle maker is rotated upside down and allowed to cook for the remainder of the required time (recipes and times are included in the user guide). The result: two perfect 1-1/4-inch-thick Belgium waffles, crisp on the outside, moist on the inside. A dial features variable browning settings, and two lights indicate when the waffle maker is on and when to add batter. Two curved fixed legs keep the maker upright and a drip tray fits between them to collect any batter overflow. A release button on the handle allows it to collapse for storage. Measuring 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches, the cook plates can be wiped clean or conveniently removed and placed in the dishwasher. With the handle collapsed, the waffle maker measures 13 by 8-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches and is covered by a one-year warranty. --Ann Bieri

Do not want.  This is the problem.  They dont make waffle irons that don't suck anymore, I have no idea why.

[schild]

Dude, what the fuck is bad about a belgium waffle? They're goddamn delicious.

Also, that doesn't apply to you, you don't have brunch guests.

[voodoolily]

Gah, Belgian waffles aren't Belgian because of the iron, but because of the batter (leavened with yeast). Don't believe the hype.

[Sky]

Closed on the house, first purchase:



Happy now.

[voodoolily]

You got C3PO to hang out on your deck? Sweet!

[Ookii]

So you bought a grill.

[voodoolily]

I must admit, I'm a little surprised and chagrined that you've opted for gas when charcoal gives superior flavor. Although I can respect a no mess-havin' 'cue.

[Sky]

More about quick meals after work. Going to get a charcoal grill down the line for tastier eats on the weekend.

And it's R2-BQ, not C-3PO!

[voodoolily]

Gratz on closing on the house!

[Paelos]

I need good recipes for vegetable side dishes, beyond just steaming things. I prefer things that aren't soaked in fatty creams or cheeses, thus ruining the effect of eating a veggie in the first place, but moderation on the fats is fine. Mostly I'm looking for things that would go well with grilled steak, chicken, and fish.

Show me what you got.

[Nebu]

Grats on the house Sky.  Time to sink nails in every wall... because you can. 

[cmlancas]

If you want something super-quick, easy, not amazingly fancy, but very, very delicious try this:

Baked Asparagus:
Preheat oven to 425
In a casserole dish, layer asparagus evenly without double-stacking.
Drizzle with approximately three tablespoons olive oil.
Sprinkle a blend of salt, pepper, and garlic (with a hint of basil if you're feeling frisky).
Bake twenty minutes.

Voila. I generally serve this as a bed for either mahi-mahi or halibut. I want people to focus on the fish on the plate, so I usually go with something not very fancy for the greens.

Cheers!

[WayAbvPar]

Grats on the house, Sky. Get ready for all sorts of bills you never knew existed as a renter 

Were I to spend a king's ransom on an outdoor cooking device, I would definitely go here-




Best steak of my life (restaurants included) came off of one of these in my buddy's back yard. They are amazing.

[voodoolily]

I need good recipes for vegetable side dishes, beyond just steaming things. I prefer things that aren't soaked in fatty creams or cheeses, thus ruining the effect of eating a veggie in the first place, but moderation on the fats is fine. Mostly I'm looking for things that would go well with grilled steak, chicken, and fish.

Show me what you got.

From my br0g, kohlrabi-arugula slaw (I like to call it Rocket Slaw):

Dressing
3 tbsp mayo (I use low fat)
1/3 c white balsamic vinegar (rice vinegar would work)
a splash of cream
1 tsp. dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
fat pinch salt
some cracks of pepper

Slaw
4 baby (or one adult) kohlrabi, scrubbed - you only need to peel it if using full-size kohlrabi
half a bunch of arugula, rinsed scrupulously (I think it makes about 1.5 cups when minced up)
1/2 c flatleaf parsley
2 tbsp dried cranberries or golden raisins

In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Yes, the cream will curdle a bit in the vinegar, but the honey and dijon will emulsify things so don't freak out. You can fiddle with this to taste, but I like a sweet, vinegary slaw, and the kohlrabi and rocket are peppery enough to stand up to it.

Slice the kohlrabi thinly, then chuck it into the food processor and pulse a few times until it's minced up. Dump this into the dressing bowl. Tear up the arugula and parsley and chuck it in the food processor, pulse a bit until it's chopped very fine and dump it into the bowl with the other stuff. Add the cranberries/raisins and stir. If you can let this sit for 15 or 20 minutes to let the flavors meld, it's better.