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Need something different tonight

ksmyrl
ksmyrl Posts: 1,050
in EggHead Forum
I never start discussions, but it's Friday so what the hey. We have a rare treat tonight. All four of us will be home for Friday dinner, including the teenagers. 

I'm in a beef, chicken, chop rut. Love it all but need something different tonight. My skills are perhaps slightly above average for a late 40 something dad with a hectic schedule. So just throw out some ideas if you would...please.  

I have access to an awesome local market 3 miles from the house so exotic ideas are welcome. 

Was thinking Salmon...maybe, but doesn't excite me. 

Thanks in advance. 




Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,108
    Chicken wings?

    A cut of beef you've never/rarely cooked - with a sauce you've never done?  Tri-tip (or some other cut) with homemade chimichurri?

    Sausage fest - with multiple flavors of gourmet sausage?

    Cedar plank halibut with some good lemon white wine sauce?

    Green lightning shrimp?

    Hopefully, some others will come along and one of the suggestions will speak to you.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • RyanStl
    RyanStl Posts: 1,050
    edited July 2022
    How about lamb? You'll need time for that.  You could get some nice brats which is really easy for a hectic schedule.

    What about shellfish. Shrimp and grits are great or go Cajun.

    Sushi fans?
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Like that green lightning shrimp.  Haven’t done that in a while

    lamb is always different at my house.  Can season multiple ways.  We like a marinade similar to tikka masala(thanks @caliking ) with some Indian inspired sides. 

    Pizza night is fun. 

    Korean?  Can do wings spicy or bulgogi with thins sliced beef. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,415
    Unless you know the audience likes salmon I would give that a pass.
    How about  kabobs?  Offer many different veggies to mix it up.
    If you go that route I always do the meat on it's own skewer(s) and the veggies as well.  That way you don't sacrifice the finish of one for the other.  Then have at it.
    I'm a big fan of lamb but you either like it or not-seems no middle ground.  

    I like the sausage fest idea from Foghorn.  With all the varieties out there you can really expand their palates.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    Friday night cooks are hard.  Ribs take too long unless you start early.  All of my Friday night go-tos are the things you mentioned.

    I like the Pizza idea.  I would do some Papa Murphy's just because it would be faster for Friday night.

    I guess for my clan, if it were a Friday night family gathering this time of year, we would be eating nice steaks, local sweetcorn, and twice baked.  All done on the eggs.
    Clinton, Iowa
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,887
    Pork tenderloin tacos with that pineapple jalapeño salsa from the salsa thread. It all cooks pretty quickly. Next time, fish tacos, leftover pulled pork loaded baked potatoes. 
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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 937
    Roasted oysters for appetizer are fun and quick with a compound butter and cheese.   Make sure the shucker has a good “no grit” process and is careful.  Then lobster tails for dinner.  
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,055
    I'll throw yakitori into the ring. Not particularly laborious, has some wow factor, and should appeal to most. 

    If you have time for groceries, you should be able to grab some different Asian-style marinades from the store (easy to whip up something basic at home, too). Pick your proteins, marinate for a few hours, grill it all hot n fast. Serve with steamed rice (or fried rice, noodles). The most time consuming part of the process is getting it all on the skewers, but you could put the teens to work :)

    Always a hit on this side. The drumsticks and bacon+mushrooms disappear quickly. 

    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1228377/japanese-grill-night/p1

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,450
    Involve everyone - the kabob idea is perfect for this, marinate a few proteins, prep a bunch of veg, give’em skewers and let them build their own.
    Love you bro!
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  • Mark_B_Good
    Mark_B_Good Posts: 1,622
    I would say, cedar plank Salmon or Mahi Mahi.

    and/or

    Lamb chops

    and/or

    Red bell peppers, stuffed with minced meat (pork, beef) and onions, with melted cheese over top to cap them.
    Napoleon Prestige Pro 665, XL BGE, Lots of time for BBQ!
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  • ksmyrl
    ksmyrl Posts: 1,050
    Awesome ideas yall. Thanks so much. I love the kabobs/skewer idea. I'll get some local grass fed/finished beef, local chicken, and maybe some lamb. 

    Tomorrow night will be sausage fest as we will have a busy day but be home in time for this fun idea. The local market has numerous varieties of sausage made in house.

    Really appreciate it, keep em coming. I'll be trying all of these eventually. 

    If yall are ever in east-central GA (madison) you should check out Farmview Market. We'll worth the detour. 
    Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

    1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    I look forward to hearing how it turned out!

    My Friday night cook.  Green onion brats, smoked beans.  Left time for a few drinks.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,308
    Was going to suggest either shrimp or scallops. Both cook quickly and are delicious/nutritious when prepared right. 
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  • ksmyrl
    ksmyrl Posts: 1,050
    Forgot about the bourbon. "Lazy man's old fashioned". 
    Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

    1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,415
    Feedback around here is scarce but always very much appreciated.  Way to deliver the goods.  
    I'm sure Saturday's cook will be every bit as enjoyable.  Have a great weekend!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Skims_Smokehouse
    Skims_Smokehouse Posts: 60
    I just came back from a dog walk and my Pakistani neighbor told me about his butcher shop where you can get keg of goat. How’s that for different?
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,415
    ^^^^ you jumped on it or will Sat AM??
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,308
    @Skims_Smokehouse

    I’m pretty sure @caliking did a farking (nod) delicious-looking goat chop or something of the sort a long time ago. Can’t go wrong with a goat stew either. 
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,055
    GrateEggspectations said:
    @Skims_Smokehouse

    I’m pretty sure @caliking did a farking (nod) delicious-looking goat chop or something of the sort a long time ago. Can’t go wrong with a goat stew either. 
    Lamb chops are also great with that kind of treatment. 

    Goat is better for curries (equivalent to stew?). Readily available at Pakistani butchers/grocers, and many Middle Eastern grocers, too. The Pakistani and Indian places usually have younger goat. There's more to say on this, but it depends on what's available in your area. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    That time @caliking cooked a goat…


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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,864
    theyolksonyou said:
    That time @caliking cooked a goat…



    Can confirm...
    NOLA
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,055
    Good times, for sure! The whole goats done at two Brisket Camps have been a team effort with @20stone

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 33,241
    theyolksonyou said:
    That time @caliking cooked a goat…


    @caliking might be the GOAT when it comes to cooking food at these gatherings.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • ksmyrl
    ksmyrl Posts: 1,050
    Isn't that the goat from BC 1 in NOLA? Where yall got weird looks at the store with the animal on the cart with like a truck load of beer too? 
    Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

    1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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  • ksmyrl
    ksmyrl Posts: 1,050
    BTW tonight was seared rare ahi tuna with last night's left over fried rice. Sausage fest tomorrow. Wifey was like "what's going on with all the different stuff"? I said "I'm back on the Egg Forum"? She said "oh ****". 
    Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

    1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    ksmyrl said:
    Isn't that the goat from BC 1 in NOLA? Where yall got weird looks at the store with the animal on the cart with like a truck load of beer too? 
    That’s actually BC part deaux 
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