Buttermilk chicken, smashed potatoes, salad with mandarin, goat cheese & blueberry & chocolate pots

GrateEggspectations

Was going to post this on the generic cheffing thread, but seeing all the recent feedback forum members, instead made this a standalone. 

Decided to make a fun dinner at home. Made Samin Nosrat’s buttermilk roasted chicken (amazingly simple and delicious; try it if you haven’t), paired it with a smashed potatoes recipe from Ricardo (with vinegar mayo dressing and fresh dill), and served with a salad featuring mandarins, blueberries, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts.  

Finished it with JIC’s SV chocolate pots for dessert, though these ones were the overflows, and so were served less than elegantly. 

We were agreeing that this was one of the most satisfying meals we’ve had in a good while. Highly recommend these recipes.

Cooked on the front porch MM for posterity. 

JohnInCarolina

GrateEggspectations said:

Was going to post this on the generic cheffing thread, but seeing all the recent feedback forum members, instead made this a standalone. 

Decided to make a fun dinner at home. Made Samin Nosrat’s buttermilk roasted chicken (amazingly simple and delicious; try it if you haven’t), paired it with a smashed potatoes recipe from Ricardo (with vinegar mayo dressing and fresh dill), and served with a salad featuring mandarins, blueberries, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts.  

Finished it with JIC’s SV chocolate pots for dessert, though these ones were the overflows, and so were served less than elegantly. 

We were agreeing that this was one of the most satisfying meals we’ve had in a good while. Highly recommend these recipes.

Cooked on the front porch MM for posterity. 

If you are wondering who liked this post… I want you to know it was me.

DoubleEgger

Me too 

GrateEggspectations

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lkapigian

Yesssss!

Canugghead

Me three! Looks killer.
Got that Salt Fat Acid Heat book as gift couple of years ago but haven't made a dent in it yet, need to fix that. Thought about making the buttermilk chicken a few times, do they sell lactose free buttermilk? May have to settle for L.F. milk + lemon + vinegar.

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

Me three! Looks killer.
Got that Salt Fat Acid Heat book as gift couple of years ago but haven't made a dent in it yet, need to fix that. Thought about making the buttermilk chicken a few times, do they sell lactose free buttermilk? May have to settle for L.F. milk + lemon + vinegar.

Thanks. The chicken recipe is dead simple. Super worth doing. I actually chambered two other buttermilk chickens, vac sealed them and froze them for easy hosting on short notice. 🙂

Not sure about the lactose free buttermilk, but I am skeptical. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Don’t mind if I do!!  Thanks for sharing!

caliking

Great googly moogly!! What a meal! And, wonderfully presented. Bravo, sir. 

The salad makes me envious. I don't understand the parts well enough to put something like that together, but would definitely enjoy it. 

caliking

Canugghead said:

Me three! Looks killer.
Got that Salt Fat Acid Heat book as gift couple of years ago but haven't made a dent in it yet, need to fix that. Thought about making the buttermilk chicken a few times, do they sell lactose free buttermilk? May have to settle for L.F. milk + lemon + vinegar.

 Buttermilk may be okay for some lactose intolerant folks (not necessarily for all), as it is a fermented food (lactose feeds the bugs in the culture). Yogurt, hard/more aged cheeses are well-tolerated by many. 

Kefir could likely be subbed, but your idea for lactose free milk + acid is likely the easiest. Would you need both lemon juice, and vinegar?

Stormbringer

That looks fantastic. What pan is that? I assume you could shut the lid of the MMX with that pan.

johnmitchell

What a beautiful meal and awesome pics and write up as usual 😋

GrateEggspectations

Thanks for the generous comments. 

@Stormbringer - That GrillPro pan fits like a glove on the MM. Lid closes perfectly with no contact with the ceramics.  https://www.rona.ca/en/product/heavy-duty-cast-iron-bbq-skillet-10-x-10-16665799?viewStore=83708&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=19754731654&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&&cm_mmc=paid_search-_-google-_-aw_pmax_generic_Outdoor-_-&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo9Lro73phAMVmTHUAR3fyADjEAQYByABEgKX-vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Stormbringer

Thanks. When I went to the website I saw RONA - Gloucester and thought "yes! finally something those folks on the BGE forum talk about that I can get in the UK" ... then i realised it was Gloucester, Canada . Still, good to know that a 10 x 10 square skillet fits perfectly. 

GrateEggspectations

Stormbringer said:

Thanks. When I went to the website I saw RONA - Gloucester and thought "yes! finally something those folks on the BGE forum talk about that I can get in the UK" ... then i realised it was Gloucester, Canada . Still, good to know that a 10 x 10 square skillet fits perfectly. 

Sorry to get your hopes up. 

Here you go. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grill-Pro-91658-Cast-Square/dp/B00ATQR2HY

While I see that it’s rather pricey for you, I will emphasize that it’s been my favourite MM purchase over the years. Gets lots of use. 

GrillPro even also sells a matching, weighted cast-iron press separately, such that you can do paninis and such. I use it less frequently, but it’s also nice to have on hand. https://www.thebarbequeshop.com/grill-pro-accessories-roasters-woks-and-baskets/grillpro-cast-iron-panini-press

(Edit: And I should share that as a fellow non-American, I feel your pain re: availability of cool items and pricing. Always harder to find stuff and when you can, the costs can be exorbitant. Also, I should mention that I’ve had great success with a lodge Dutch oven that I’ve hacked the handles off of to fit neatly in the MM. I think it might have been you that also previously commented on a rib rack I use on the MM regularly. With a little ingenuity and spelunking, there are some great, compact options for cookware on the MM to be found.)

GrateEggspectations

Stormbringer said:

Thanks. When I went to the website I saw RONA - Gloucester and thought "yes! finally something those folks on the BGE forum talk about that I can get in the UK" ... then i realised it was Gloucester, Canada . Still, good to know that a 10 x 10 square skillet fits perfectly. 

Just be sure to account for the handles of anything you’re looking at, and know that they can be hacked off easily if desired. 

lousubcap

Great cook and the photos are magazine quality.  Beautiful plating.  I'm gonna have to give that chix recipe a go.  

shtgunal3

All looks amazing but those potato’s, Damn!!! 

dbCooper

Everything looks just great!

Stormbringer

GrateEggspectations said:

Stormbringer said:

Thanks. When I went to the website I saw RONA - Gloucester and thought "yes! finally something those folks on the BGE forum talk about that I can get in the UK" ... then i realised it was Gloucester, Canada . Still, good to know that a 10 x 10 square skillet fits perfectly. 

Just be sure to account for the handles of anything you’re looking at, and know that they can be hacked off easily if desired. 

Cheers, I have access to a tool that can do that.

And this should do the trick https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grill-Pan-Handle-Holder-L8SGP3ASHH41B/dp/B00WTSCXBA/?th=1

Legume

Beautiful.

Florida Grillin Girl

That looks simply fantastic.

Canugghead

@caliking Well aged cheese is fine but yogurt is still a no-go.

Would you need both lemon juice, and vinegar?

I did a quick google on buttermilk substitute and caught a glimpse of few ingredients, didn't click to expand, probably overkill with lemon+vinengar.

bluebird66

That's an awesome meal!

caliking

Canugghead said:

@caliking Well aged cheese is fine but yogurt is still a no-go.

Would you need both lemon juice, and vinegar?

I did a quick google on buttermilk substitute and caught a glimpse of few ingredients, didn't click to expand, probably overkill with lemon+vinengar.

If you happen to use a whole lemon, zest it into the marinade. I think lemon zest makes a big difference, in just about any dish. Should be wonderful on chix. 

Eggdicted_Dawgfan

Beautiful plate of food! Those crunchy potatoes are talking to me. Definitely worth its own thread.

GrateEggspectations

@Eggdicted_Dawgfan

Thanks. Made them again this past weekend. The sauce that accompanied them is a mayo and vinegar-based mixture and the pairing with the crispy potatoes is pretty awesome, as it almost evokes salt and vinegar chips.