What Are You Chef-ing Tonight, Dr?

ColbyLang

Cooking game going strong @Ozzie_Isaac. 

lousubcap

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Ozzie_Isaac

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

DoubleEgger

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Ozzie_Isaac

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

ColbyLang

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

Ozzie_Isaac

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

It has been refreshing and amazing.  Sounds cliche, but didn’t realize how much I lost fighting to make an untenable situation work.

Shouldn’t have been so fearful, it has been a blast.  Unemployed and homeless, lol, isn’t so bad - life of a drifter now 🤣.  I travel with my induction cooker, some pans, and my spices - making a killer French omelette seems to be an appreciated skill!!

johnmitchell

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

It has been refreshing and amazing.  Sounds cliche, but didn’t realize how much I lost fighting to make an untenable situation work.

Shouldn’t have been so fearful, it has been a blast.  Unemployed and homeless, lol, isn’t so bad - life of a drifter now 🤣.  I travel with my induction cooker, some pans, and my spices - making a killer French omelette seems to be an appreciated skill!!

ColbyLang

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

It has been refreshing and amazing.  Sounds cliche, but didn’t realize how much I lost fighting to make an untenable situation work.

Shouldn’t have been so fearful, it has been a blast.  Unemployed and homeless, lol, isn’t so bad - life of a drifter now 🤣.  I travel with my induction cooker, some pans, and my spices - making a killer French omelette seems to be an appreciated skill!!

lol. Are you getting unemployment and spousal support? 

Ozzie_Isaac

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

It has been refreshing and amazing.  Sounds cliche, but didn’t realize how much I lost fighting to make an untenable situation work.

Shouldn’t have been so fearful, it has been a blast.  Unemployed and homeless, lol, isn’t so bad - life of a drifter now 🤣.  I travel with my induction cooker, some pans, and my spices - making a killer French omelette seems to be an appreciated skill!!

lol. Are you getting unemployment and spousal support? 

I jest - sort of.  Once business valuation and buyouts are done, I’ll be unemployed.  Not willing to work with my ex. In meantime, I’m gutting it out and being professional. Spousal support is a real and legit possibility and let’s just say not everyone is pleased with that possibility.

ColbyLang

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

It has been refreshing and amazing.  Sounds cliche, but didn’t realize how much I lost fighting to make an untenable situation work.

Shouldn’t have been so fearful, it has been a blast.  Unemployed and homeless, lol, isn’t so bad - life of a drifter now 🤣.  I travel with my induction cooker, some pans, and my spices - making a killer French omelette seems to be an appreciated skill!!

lol. Are you getting unemployment and spousal support? 

I jest - sort of.  Once business valuation and buyouts are done, I’ll be unemployed.  Not willing to work with my ex. In meantime, I’m gutting it out and being professional. Spousal support is a real and legit possibility and let’s just say not everyone is pleased with that possibility.

If the Laboutin was on the other foot……glad to see you’re adapting nicely. 

Ozzie_Isaac

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

It has been refreshing and amazing.  Sounds cliche, but didn’t realize how much I lost fighting to make an untenable situation work.

Shouldn’t have been so fearful, it has been a blast.  Unemployed and homeless, lol, isn’t so bad - life of a drifter now 🤣.  I travel with my induction cooker, some pans, and my spices - making a killer French omelette seems to be an appreciated skill!!

lol. Are you getting unemployment and spousal support? 

I jest - sort of.  Once business valuation and buyouts are done, I’ll be unemployed.  Not willing to work with my ex. In meantime, I’m gutting it out and being professional. Spousal support is a real and legit possibility and let’s just say not everyone is pleased with that possibility.

If the Laboutin was on the other foot……glad to see you’re adapting nicely. 

Brother, you have no idea.

GrateEggspectations

Made a Michael Smith ratatouille and grilled chicken recipe. Topped with fresh basil from my plants. Served family-style. Made a mix of seven grains, light dressing and toasted pine nuts to go with it. 

Canugghead

@GrateEggspectations Great looking meal, love the vibrant colours.
btw, is that a thumb or middle finger? 

caliking

That looks downright delicious @GrateEggspectations. Summer goodness plated up. 

caliking

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColbyLang said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

@Ozzie_Isaac - where has this cooking prowess been hiding?? What a banquet start to finish!

Two things my friend:

1. Freedom to cook anything I want.
2. Met an amazing partner who happens to be a phenomenal cook and has expanded my horizons on ingredients and approaches. (Tomato dish was hers as was the drink!)

I suspect your purchases of Ranch dressing are now approaching zero. 

Spit my drink out! Lol, didn’t think about it, but yes haven’t in 7 months!!

Sounds like you’re crushing the newly single life. 

It has been refreshing and amazing.  Sounds cliche, but didn’t realize how much I lost fighting to make an untenable situation work.

Shouldn’t have been so fearful, it has been a blast.  Unemployed and homeless, lol, isn’t so bad - life of a drifter now 🤣.  I travel with my induction cooker, some pans, and my spices - making a killer French omelette seems to be an appreciated skill!!

This would only be appreciated in certain nerdy circles. 

And, we’re here for you!

GrateEggspectations

@Canugghead

😂

I think it’s the index of a child, but I can’t say it would surprise me if serving roasted eggplant could provoke a middle finger for some. My daughter often likes to flash peace signs or whatnot when I am taking food pics. Think she does it just to annoy me. 

zaphod

I think you're right, she likely does.

fishlessman

caliking said:

Ok… @fishlessman tipped me over the edge. Took a crack at meat pies. 

Hot water crust. Ground beef, mixed veg, onion, garlic, and a couple of Japanese curry cubes for the filling. 

They look wonky, but were pretty darn tasty. 

looks pretty darn good to me

Ozzie_Isaac

Totally forgot most of the pics, but made a chicken apricot curry, lemon grass and clove rice, and a roasted onion and broccoli side with my partner.  Great after cooking and then hosting a dinner party.  Used “At Home with Madhur Jaffrey” - flavor combos were perfect but had to triple the seasoning she recommended.  Not sure why.

caliking

Looks, and sounds, delicious @Ozzie_Isaac! 

Madhur Jaffrey is the longest serving ambassador of Indian cooking to Western audiences, and that book is a wonderful introduction. I love how it includes recipes from the sub-continent, not just India, and recommend it to anyone who wants to learn how to cook Indian food. 

But, yes, the recipes are spiced on the milder end. Your palate is past the 101 level, that's why you notice

caliking

Hong Kong-style cocktail buns. So farkin’ delicious,  warm out of the oven

caliking

A run through Brazil, again (sort of). 

Grilled chix (tempero baiano), creamed spinach + leeks. Cilantro lime rice with coconut milk. Pao de queijo.

Clean plates, all around . 

GrateEggspectations

Pretty sure I’d have cleaned that plate too, given the opportunity. 🤤

lousubcap

International gourmet plate right there.  Looks outstanding.  

Ozzie_Isaac

Zucchini from garden and some pork chops.  Simple as it comes.

zaphod

team member gave me a bunch of zucchini
whipped up some recipe free zucchini fritters (flour, eggs, zucchini, herbs and spices)
kids (who hate zucchini) ate them up
heated up the leftovers on the griddle this morning to accompany pancake breakfast
kids still loved them
told the kids they were zucchini fritters

wife and I now have all future fritters to ourselves

caliking

zaphod said:

team member gave me a bunch of zucchini
whipped up some recipe free zucchini fritters (flour, eggs, zucchini, herbs and spices)
kids (who hate zucchini) ate them up
heated up the leftovers on the griddle this morning to accompany pancake breakfast
kids still loved them
told the kids they were zucchini fritters

wife and I now have all future fritters to ourselves

This is funny. How old are your kids?

caliqueen will often start with a treatise on a new food item, for caliprince. Drives me nuts, as I’m in the “just put it on the plate” camp. 

zaphod

11 and 13. I was a late bloomer.  For a couple of years in my 60s I had a wife in her 40s.

Math is fun, unless you are a waiter.

Gulfcoastguy

zaphod said:

team member gave me a bunch of zucchini
whipped up some recipe free zucchini fritters (flour, eggs, zucchini, herbs and spices)
kids (who hate zucchini) ate them up
heated up the leftovers on the griddle this morning to accompany pancake breakfast
kids still loved them
told the kids they were zucchini fritters

wife and I now have all future fritters to ourselves

I remember seeing a recipe for zucchini chocolate cake and another for zucchini lasagna. Luckily all of my family loves zucchini including the grandnieces and grandnephews. Admittedly one of them doesn’t have teeth yet.