Monty Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Been a while since I posted some food. Made this tonight and about to dig in. It’s braised beef short ribs (called Peposo). Cook for 3 1/2 hours, turning every once in a while. Served on mashed potatoes. Just finished. Wow!!! In-cre-di-ble!!!! Out of everything I’ve cooked in the last 6 months or so, easily the best. I love the pasta I make, which is phenomenal; but this was absolutely exquisite. 1 1 1 Link to comment
brilac Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I'm having this! I'm trying out this Thai place in the neighborhood I moved to. And they just served me my 2nd glass of champagne without asking if I wanted a 2nd glass! I think I may like this place. Link to comment
luckyjack Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 For breakfast I had scrambled eggs, fried bacon, toast and a glass of Orange juice. To work I always take homemade food in food containers from here https://allinpackaging.co.uk/food-packaging/, today I took noodles with chicken and some salad. For dinner I'm going to make beef barley soup and bake chocolate biscuits. Link to comment
Monty Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Haven’t posted pics in a while, but haven’t let up on my cooking. My brother, who’s wife left him a few weeks ago (and he has 3 young boys with her), has been down in the dumps. So yesterday I cooked him his favourite dinner that my mom made for him every birthday growing up. Center Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce. However, my mom’s recipe (cookbook back in the early 80s) called to throw the Loin in the oven, as is (WTF?). So I seasoned it with several cloves of garlic, dried rosemary, and kosher salt (marinated for a few hours). Then used a white wine sauce with the leftover juices from the pan (along with the mustard sauce). My brother, who’s usually very guarded with his feelings, was very touched. Doesn’t even remember the last time someone cooked that for him. Probably my mom 20 years ago. Should have taken pics, but was too busy enjoying his company. 1 1 1 Link to comment
riffraff Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 2018-01-21 at 4:18 PM, Monty said: Haven’t posted pics in a while, but haven’t let up on my cooking. My brother, who’s wife left him a few weeks ago (and he has 3 young boys with her), has been down in the dumps. So yesterday I cooked him his favourite dinner that my mom made for him every birthday growing up. Center Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce. However, my mom’s recipe (cookbook back in the early 80s) called to throw the Loin in the oven, as is (WTF?). So I seasoned it with several cloves of garlic, dried rosemary, and kosher salt (marinated for a few hours). Then used a white wine sauce with the leftover juices from the pan (along with the mustard sauce). My brother, who’s usually very guarded with his feelings, was very touched. Doesn’t even remember the last time someone cooked that for him. Probably my mom 20 years ago. Should have taken pics, but was too busy enjoying his company. You're the best 1 Link to comment
Monty Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 2018-01-22 at 9:43 PM, riffraff said: You're the best Thanks. While I’ve always loved cooking, it’s really turned into something much bigger than before. For quite a while, I loved cooking, but more for the challenge. I was cooking things that took hours to make. Not only prep, but constantly checking things. While it was fun and tasty, very few of the recipes were actually practical for an everyday household. But now, it’s transformed into a way to make people feel good and cared about. I still put everything into my cooking, but won’t spend hours making something (not counting marinating). If I’m making burgers, pasta, fish, or whatever, I want to make things that I’d cook every week, but making sure I’m not giving up quality. It’s at the point where I wouldn’t go to a restaurant to order steak, pasta, or burgers anymore, because I’m convinced (as is my wife), that mine is way better. Not fish though, but that has a lot to do with living in Manitoba. One of the best feelings before when I cooked was seeing people clean their plates. Now, it’s seeing people go up for seconds. At Christmas, I made my new speciality, Peposo (pic at top of page) (beef short rib cooked in red wine, etc) for my mom and step dad. My mom, who’s a small lady and watches what she eats (rarely eats red meat), went up for seconds and finished everything. I’d never seen that before. Was so touched. And I start to see that with my 15 month old daughter now. Made my also special pasta and chicken marsala, and today, after each bite, she made an audible (Mmmmm!) after each bite. She did this once before with my pasta, and it’s the only food she does it for. Link to comment
riffraff Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Monty said: Thanks. While I’ve always loved cooking, it’s really turned into something much bigger than before. For quite a while, I loved cooking, but more for the challenge. I was cooking things that took hours to make. Not only prep, but constantly checking things. While it was fun and tasty, very few of the recipes were actually practical for an everyday household. But now, it’s transformed into a way to make people feel good and cared about. I still put everything into my cooking, but won’t spend hours making something (not counting marinating). If I’m making burgers, pasta, fish, or whatever, I want to make things that I’d cook every week, but making sure I’m not giving up quality. It’s at the point where I wouldn’t go to a restaurant to order steak, pasta, or burgers anymore, because I’m convinced (as is my wife), that mine is way better. Not fish though, but that has a lot to do with living in Manitoba. One of the best feelings before when I cooked was seeing people clean their plates. Now, it’s seeing people go up for seconds. At Christmas, I made my new speciality, Peposo (pic at top of page) (beef short rib cooked in red wine, etc) for my mom and step dad. My mom, who’s a small lady and watches what she eats (rarely eats red meat), when up for seconds and finished everything. I’d never seen that before. Was so touched. And I start to see that with my 15 month old daughter now. Made my also special pasta and chicken marsala, and today, after each bite, she made an audible (Mmmmm!) after each bite. She did this once before with my pasta, and it’s the only food she does it for. Exactly. everything I have listed here I have made for someone and more of course. certainly i love food and cooking but right there with that is the part of me that wants to give something meaningful to someone whether they be family, friend, or potential new friend. What better way than to share one of life's basics. i have three kids now and my youngest two, (daughters 4,7), are both up on the counter getting in on the action. Couldn't be happier sharing that time. 1 Link to comment
Monty Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Because I like me some breakfast sandwiches (a little too much at times), I finally cooked my own yesterday for dinner. Another winner! Not at the point where I’ll make English Muffins from scratch, but may do that next time. However, it was so tasty. I’ll take pictures tonight, as it will be my dinner again, as I have leftover pork to make into patties. Lots of spices in the meat, and chives in the eggs. Topped with cheese and Sriracha. Guys, If I lived in BC, you’d all be welcome to come over. If ever in MB, same. Link to comment
Monty Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Valentine’s Day Menu: Peposo (see pic at top of page) Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Dessert Saskatoon Pie w/ Ice Cream Link to comment
c00kies Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Monty said: Valentine’s Day Menu: Peposo (see pic at top of page) Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Dessert Saskatoon Pie a la mode Made the dessert sound a bit sexier 1 Link to comment
Monty Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Here’s the finished product: 2 Link to comment
luckylager Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Been trying to break in this "InstaPot" pressure cooker I got during boxing week. Thus far, it turned a chuck into a large puck that was dry as f***. Produced a chili that was lacking depth and character. A very average mexican pork shoulder Oh, and meatballs that &^@#ing fell apart. I hate it. I've always taken my sweet ass time to create amazing tasting dishes and had heard these things give you that "loved all day" feel without having to love it all day. I'm not defeated yet, I'll tweak the timing and recipies on those dishes and see, but as of right now. I &^@#ing hate that thing and wouldn't recommend one to anybody who loves cooking, or eating. 1 Link to comment
riffraff Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 12 hours ago, luckylager said: Been trying to break in this "InstaPot" pressure cooker I got during boxing week. Thus far, it turned a chuck into a large puck that was dry as f***. Produced a chili that was lacking depth and character. A very average mexican pork shoulder Oh, and meatballs that &^@#ing fell apart. I hate it. I've always taken my sweet ass time to create amazing tasting dishes and had heard these things give you that "loved all day" feel without having to love it all day. I'm not defeated yet, I'll tweak the timing and recipies on those dishes and see, but as of right now. I &^@#ing hate that thing and wouldn't recommend one to anybody who loves cooking, or eating. My wife was trying to get me to use ours.... i was making a morroccan(sp) vegetarian stew for her and of course I stuck to my guns and went slow cooker. Cos you know, I love her and I can't remove slow burning love from any meal. thanks for testing out that new fangled doohickey lucky. I owe you a tenderloin. 1 1 Link to comment
TNucks1 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 17 hours ago, luckylager said: Been trying to break in this "InstaPot" pressure cooker I got during boxing week. Thus far, it turned a chuck into a large puck that was dry as f***. Produced a chili that was lacking depth and character. A very average mexican pork shoulder Oh, and meatballs that &^@#ing fell apart. I hate it. I've always taken my sweet ass time to create amazing tasting dishes and had heard these things give you that "loved all day" feel without having to love it all day. I'm not defeated yet, I'll tweak the timing and recipies on those dishes and see, but as of right now. I &^@#ing hate that thing and wouldn't recommend one to anybody who loves cooking, or eating. there pretty not bad once you get the timing right for the food your cooking, but yeah ive had some terrible dry food from them before, but i got some luckys and steak(rib eye) for tonight. 1 Link to comment
Salacious Crumb Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 1st time ever for slow cooker chicken chilli. Let you know this evening... Link to comment
Bocivus Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 11:19 PM, luckylager said: Been trying to break in this "InstaPot" pressure cooker I got during boxing week. Thus far, it turned a chuck into a large puck that was dry as f***. Produced a chili that was lacking depth and character. A very average mexican pork shoulder Oh, and meatballs that &^@#ing fell apart. I hate it. I've always taken my sweet ass time to create amazing tasting dishes and had heard these things give you that "loved all day" feel without having to love it all day. I'm not defeated yet, I'll tweak the timing and recipies on those dishes and see, but as of right now. I &^@#ing hate that thing and wouldn't recommend one to anybody who loves cooking, or eating. It took some adjusting for me too. I pretty much have it figured out now though. The pulled pork I make in it is awesome and I think it's done in 90 min. I'm a potato freak so I use mine a lot because the it cooks them so fast. Link to comment
D-Money Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I made absolutely killer pulled pork and ribs in my Instantpot - I love it. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now