What's For Dinner?

[trailmix 77]

We did end up having taco salad - I found a bag of salad in the fridge

[Carlawarla 1]

Yes, put in more effort there! (says the person who ordered pizza last night)

Crunchy oven fried fish sounds good - do you have a link or recipe ?

Yeah, I'm thinking pizza.

Unfortunately, Cook's Illustrated (America's Test Kitchen) doesn't allow you access to their recipes unless you have a subscription. (Which I don't, but I'm thinking of getting one.) Anyway, here's the recipe:

CRUNCHY OVEN-FRIED FISH

(Bunch of stuff about making breadcrumbs omitted. I refuse to make breadcrumbs so I just used what I had on hand.... Panko breadcrumbs. But let me know if you want the recipe for that too. LOL)

1 1/4 lbs cod, haddock, or other thick white fish fillet (1 to 1.5" thick) cut into 4 pieces

2 TBSP minced fresh parsley leaves (I used dried chives because that's all I had)

1 small shallot, minced (about 2 TBSP) (I used red onion)

1/4 cup plus 5 TBSP unbleached all-purpose flour (I used dry fish & chip batter)

2 large eggs

2 TSP prepared horseradish (optional - I used it)

3 TBSP mayonnaise

1/2 TSP paprika (I didn't have any so didn't use)

1/4 TSP cayenne pepper (I used garlic pepper instead)

1/4 TSP black pepper (I didn't use)

1. Toss breadcrumbs with parsley and shallot.
2. Place flour in 2nd pie plate or other container.
3. Mix together egg, horseradish, mayonnaise, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper.
4. Whisk in remaining 5 TBSP flour until smooth. (Whoops! I missed this step. LOL)
5. Spray wire rack with nonstick cooking spray (I just used olive oil) and place in rimmed baking sheet. Dry fish thoroughly with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. (Whoops. Missed this step too. lol)
6. Dredge fillets in flour; shake off excess.
7. Coat with egg mixture.
8. Coat all sides of fillet with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so that thick layer of crumbs adheres to fish.
9. Transfer to wire rack.
10. Bake at 425 for 18-25 minutes.

Thanks for the recipe! I'll have to try it when I get back after vacation. I love the idea of the horseradish and cayenne! Sounds very yummy. Maybe the key to the crunchieness comes from the Panko. I've tried it a few times on a few things and it does seem crunchier than the regular bread crumbs.

Today, I'm going to the casino and we'll be having a buffet lunch, so I won't be eating supper. I will probably be cleaning out the fridge for Gene's supper.

[Krikit 1,164]

We ended up having soup and salad for supper last night. Mushroom soup and a citrus salad. Tonight I am thinking maybe lamb chops or Mike's bbq. Not quite sure yet.

[Marilyn. 340]

crock pot sweet and sour pork and rice is on the menu for tonight

[Krikit 1,164]

I'm starting to think salad.

[Sprailenes 47]

OMG GRILLED EGGPLANT AND BROWN RICE!!!!

Sorry that meal just excites me.. I love eggplant soooo much.

[Marilyn. 340]

yesterday I found a recipe for beer battered avocado.. it looked so yummy but at the same time horribly bad for you

Beer Battered Fried Avocado Wedges

1 cup lager or ale

1 cup all p flour

1 1/2 tsp paprika

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 avocados

oil for frying

1 cup salsa (to serve with them)

Whisk beer, flour, paprika, garlic (I added 1/2 tsp salt) until blended. Let stand at least 2 hours.

Peel avocados, cut each into 6 wedges. Dredge each wedge in batter. Deep fry until golden.

http://www.veganappetite.com/2008/12/beer-...ado-wedges.html

[Krikit 1,164]

Hmm. I have avocado.

I was thinking more along the lines of putting it in the salad, though.

[trailmix 77]

Hmm. I have avocado.

I was thinking more along the lines of putting it in the salad, though.

Pork chops here tonight, with rice and....something else, maybe asparagus I think.

[Sprailenes 47]

Hmm. I have avocado.

I was thinking more along the lines of putting it in the salad, though.

Mmmm you could make a cobb salad.

[JillA 2]

I am making zee twice baked potatoes again, as I loved them so much last time. This is the recipe I use, from Betty Crocker

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/t...-baked-potatoes

Along with flounder for the man and a bean and cheese burrito for the lady, with broccoli on the side

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Doing salad plates tonight. Devilled, eggs, cold sliced chicken, three bean salad, corn on the cob, cheese, sliced peppers, sliced tomatoes and buttered artisan bread.

[Sprailenes 47]

Are you by chance feeding an army kathryn?

Edited June 18, 2009 by Sprailenes

[Misty1979 0]

We're having Maple glazed roasted duck, spiced caviar, escargot and steamed vegetables in browned wine butter.

((((Kidding))))

I'm craving calories, we'll probably be bad tonight and order some pizza

[Marilyn. 340]

mmm this sounds and looks so yummy...

Root Beer Float Cake

2 cups root beer (don’t use diet)

1 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

Preheat even to 325 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, or butter generously and dust with flour, knocking out the excess.

In a small saucepan, heat the root beer, cocoa powder and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Add sugars and whisk until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

In a small bowl whisk the eggs until just beaten. Then whisk into the cocoa mixture until combined. Gently fold the flour mixture into the cocoa mixture. The batter will be slightly lumpy. You can give it a quick whisk if you like, but don’t over beat the batter or it could cause the cake to be tough. Don’t worry, the batter is very loose.

Pour the batter into prepared pan and cook for 35-45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking until a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely then loosen edges with a butter knife and turn out onto a cake plate.

Chocolate Root Beer Frosting:

2 ounces 60% cocoa, melted

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon salt (you may want to use less… maybe just 1/2 teaspoon)

1/4 cup root beer

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using an electric hand mixer, beat softened butter and cocoa powder. Once combined add the melted chocolate, salt, powdered sugar and root beer. Beat together until smooth. Spread on top of cooled cake. Slice and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Tip: I suggest making the cake a day ahead, wrapping it well, then frosting it and serving the next day.

http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2009/05/ro...eer-float-cake/