tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31816402789234094492024-02-08T00:26:39.352-05:00Any Ideas for Dinner?Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-9064212705159101592012-10-08T15:58:00.001-04:002012-10-08T15:58:34.130-04:00Fun with FoodSo we are realizing how tough it sometimes to get dinner on the table -let alone document it in photos - hence the sparseness of posts around these parts lately
Today is a simple one though - fun with food.
Being a crafter as well as a gardener and devourer of all things yummy, I frequent the website CraftGossip, where I am often linked to great ideas food related.
Like this one - molded Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-79652696093182805112012-04-19T13:12:00.000-04:002012-04-19T13:20:43.816-04:00"Hi. My name is Matt, and I have an irrational fear of cooking seafood."
I denied it. I joked about it. I accepted it. I avoided it... but I never did anything about it.
Until now.
I don't know why I was always afraid of cooking seafood. I enjoy eating it, so why the trepidation to prepare it? Seafood cooks fast, and if you're not careful, you'll mess it up bad, and spend the next week trying to get the smell out of your house. I was so used to longerMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-11949655920297715512012-02-23T10:00:00.001-05:002012-02-23T10:13:08.322-05:00Hitting the RESET button...Sometimes, the 'RESET' button is a good thing... well, at least for AnyIdeasForDinner.com, it's a good thing.Well, not a complete tear-it-down-to-the-studs remodel job, but more of a reboot, to get the ideas flowing again, and get back to more regular posts. So... with that said, we're looking forward to getting back down to work in the coming weeks, to bring you some new ideas, articles, recipesMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-49612362526568836092010-06-05T19:12:00.006-04:002010-07-20T20:48:09.875-04:00Intercontinental Peanut Butter BreadThis quick-bread has its beginnings in Japan (bear with me -this is a long roundabout story).Way back in 1991, before the internet, before easy access to things no matter where you are in the world, a couple of crazy American gals found themselves in Japan - and craving peanut butter.Not the "peanut spread" that was available in Japan at the time (think very sweet peanut butter flavored cream Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-4997163875981223872010-05-01T17:25:00.014-04:002010-05-01T17:42:17.488-04:00rustic rhubarb tartThis recipe first appeared in an earlier post, It's a Memorial Day Cook-Out, but since I just harvested and prepped about 16 cups of rhubarb from our garden, I thought I'd break it out into it's own post.Rustic Rhubarb Tart3 c. fresh rhubarb, peeled, and cut into 1/2” pieces and blanched**1 refrigerated pie crust, at room temperature1/2 c. sugar1 Tbsp. tapiocaFresh nutmegCinnamon1 Tbsp. butter, Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-19431004364475150282010-01-04T22:40:00.010-05:002010-01-04T23:20:13.539-05:00epic cooking: beef bourguignonFinally, back to food blogging. It's been far too long, so I thought I'd start back with something special -- Beef Bourguignon. Here's the recipe from Fine Cooking, which contains a daunting list of ingredients and a lengthy list of instructions for assembly. (Can I call it epic?)The cooking took place on top of a mountain in Saluda, NC, with Jeff and I taking care of the work for our ladies. bobbychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09322743614097537992noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-44484686362541250812009-08-15T23:19:00.006-04:002009-08-15T23:28:53.691-04:00Sorry, we've been a bit busy lately...Hey, we've been on a bit of a "blog-cation" while taking care of dayjobs, housework, and other Summer stuff. But have no fear, we'll be starting back up VERY soon, with plenty of new recipes, tips, tricks (sorry, none of us REALLY juggle chainsaws), hints and more!Thanks for stopping by!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-80388077967325173292009-05-26T22:37:00.018-04:002009-05-26T23:57:39.275-04:00It's a Memorial Day Cook-out!Now THAT’s my kind of challenge! We have trying to eat as local as possible, and given the weekend of this challenge, there was only one way to go: COOK-OUT! Heck, the great American cook-out originated in Western NY. From "real" hot dogs and classic mustards, to fresh salads and canned beer, nothing says "Honey! Hold onto the tater salad, I'm firin' up the grill!" like a traditional Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-69358483447017511042009-05-26T20:58:00.020-04:002009-05-26T22:25:56.089-04:00Lobster QuadrillesLobster Quadrilles and Grilled Portobello SaladAfter last month’s grueling globe-trotting adventure, I was relieved to find out that the ingredients for this challenge were all within range of public transportation or bicycle.We started our search for local delicacies in Wonderland:The Mock Turtle sighed deeply, and drew the back of one flapper across his eyes. He looked at Alice and tried to Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15911996493465526578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-81003541118624484172009-04-22T00:01:00.001-04:002009-04-22T00:01:00.397-04:00Gondwana GoldI know I said I would post results of the Reunite Gondwanaland challenge on Earth Day - which is today.I fully expected Bobby and Bill to come out with a tie - much as Bobby and Matt did.But I have to be honest - Bill's "narrative" had me rolling on the floor, and since I'm leaving on a trip tomorrow (not following Bill's Gondwana route - staying on just one continent this time) and don't have Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-72958978963974065762009-04-20T20:42:00.006-04:002009-04-21T07:02:57.065-04:00Around Gondwana in Seventy Two HoursMy pilot Joe was just topping off the fuel tanks as the orders came in over the wire.“Where to, Boss?”“Gondwana” I said.“Where’s that?” he asked.“Head south. We’ll pick up OJ in Florida, then head to Mexico.”“OJ? Is this a jail-break?”“No, just a grocery run.” This wasn’t the first time my baby sister had sent me circling the planet for food. One time she had Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15911996493465526578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-18561548058323384152009-04-17T20:06:00.003-04:002009-04-17T20:11:20.956-04:00Reunite Gondwanaland The Challenge: Reunite Gondwanaland One of the most enduring features of our planet, Gondwana (or Gondwanaland) was a composite continent, made up of South America, Africa, Madagascar, Antarctica, India, other parts of South Asia, and Australia. At one time it even included Florida and most of Southern Europe. Your mission is to “go around the world” in 72 hours, collect ingredients from Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-67355611932626761462009-04-05T06:00:00.001-04:002009-04-05T06:00:00.782-04:00Pasta UnpluggedHere's another post from Bill. This time out, he's demonstrating his take on a classic kitchen tool, La Chitarra.Delicious noodles made by hand (and foot)Last weekend was the debut performance of my new kitchen tool: La Chitarra. ‘Chitarra’ is Italian for ‘guitar’, but this is not a musical instrument. It is an instrument for cutting noodles.I have always been fascinated by my mother’s antique Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-41117091237592667312009-03-05T06:00:00.001-05:002009-03-05T06:00:01.049-05:00More of Guest Blogger Week - Damn Yankee GritsIn this dish, New York Cheddar meets Carolina Grits:Recently, I was lucky enough to find ‘Cuba Cheddar’ at the local supermarket. There is no better cheddar than a sharp New York cheddar, and the cheddarati will tell you that the cheese from Cuba, New York is one of the best New York cheddars.I also had a bag of stone-ground Carolina Grits that I smuggled north from my last visit. These are not Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-46001725930625618072009-03-03T06:00:00.003-05:002009-03-03T06:00:00.196-05:00Guest Blogger Week Continues - Vodka Riggies - and dessertOne thing this family DOES know is food! You will hopefully soon see recipes from Regina's Mom, Bobby's cousin, and Matt's brother. Today's Guest Blogger is Regina's cousin Susan.Sue & Scott's Vodka Riggies RecipeIngredients:1 small onion (Bermuda is called for, but I've used anything in season), diced1 large clove of garlic, minced1/2 lb. of prosciutto ham, diced (bite-size)4 oz. vodka1 Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-3871417319177218122009-03-01T06:00:00.003-05:002009-03-01T06:00:00.949-05:00Guest Blogger Week -Italian Veggie SauteOur Guest Blogger today is Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs. A friend of Regina's, Joan's favorite food is chocolate, and she knows her way around the kitchen just as well as her way around the sewing room. As Joan would say - let's raise a cuppa and enjoy... Thanks for joining us, Joan.Italian Veggie Saute2 medium onions, chopped2 zucchini, chopped2 yellow squash, chopped1 can (28 oz) tomatoesReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-91814778600660390392009-02-23T22:07:00.004-05:002009-02-24T13:33:55.826-05:00P’s Porridge Potluck PronouncementFrom The Chairman (we know him as Bill):Congratulations to BobbyC and Matt for their entries in the P’s Porridge Potluck Challenge. Both completed the task within the prescribed parameters, each with an original recipe.The entries were evaluated in two parts. Primary Points were awarded objectively for meeting the prescribed project parameters. 10 Primary points were allotted for each of the Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-62540431488389681262009-02-17T10:34:00.027-05:002009-02-17T22:08:39.323-05:00Family Food Fight - Mattpesto pepper pollo panini with portobello and pepper pico-pastaWhat a challenge! As with BobbyC, we went in search of "P-foods" to come up with the "perfect permutation". It was too easy to get caught up in the challenge and get extravagant with the ingredients, but we decided to keep is simple, quick and cheap. The first "P" that came to mind was "pantry". We dove through the cupboards, Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-6374658775330583332009-02-16T06:00:00.006-05:002009-02-16T10:53:25.402-05:00Family Food Fight - Matt vs. BobbyCP’s Porridge PotluckAn Alliterative Alimentary AdventureP’s Porridge Potluck participants must promptly procure, prepare, plate, photograph and publish palatable and prepossessing pabulum pursuant to prescribed project parameters:Procure posthaste, a pentad of provisions pronounced* with a prefatory ‘P’.Prepare palatable pabulum produced primarily from the pentad of previously procured Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-60577947377036409262009-02-15T06:00:00.002-05:002009-02-16T10:44:19.230-05:00Sausage RollsFor as long as I can remember, Sausage Rolls on the menu meant that it was a special occasion. Birthdays, graduations, and other special days were often celebrated with Mom's special sausage rolls.Preparation of these little pockets of goodness involved making dough, frying bacon - then draining and crumbling it, cooking sausage - then draining and crumbling that, too - and dicing up romano Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-27736409475946187212009-02-12T09:13:00.003-05:002009-02-12T09:21:34.090-05:00Snow CrabsHey folks, we have a special treat for you! We have a special guest blogger helping us out (you may have noticed a bit of a lull lately), Regina's brother, Bill. Bill is known for unique and VERY delicious creations, and is always willing to share his love of food and cooking.The snow is piling up in the driveway, the kids have the bug that’s been going around at school and nobody feels like Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-63229538029076443992008-12-17T05:00:00.002-05:002008-12-17T16:43:35.303-05:00classic shortbreadShortbread is one of my favorite treats during the Holiday season. And while all that buttery goodness seems like a lot of work, it couldn't be easier to make.classic shortbreadmakes 16 bars1 c. unsalted butter, softened and cut into cubes.2 c. all-purpose flour1/2 c. confectioner's sugar1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. vanilla (optional - I left it out this round)1. Cream the butter using a stand mixer, Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-17144710507793727782008-12-05T06:00:00.000-05:002008-12-05T06:00:01.035-05:00ham & rice cassaroleYup, I used the "c" word... "cassarole". It's not such a bad word, in fact, it actually brings on a nice warm feeling of comfort and happiness. That is, unless you're at a church potluck supper and just counted 45 different ways to combine elbow macaroni, tomato sauce and ground beef...This is an easy dish that can be frozen for future use, makes a great dish-to-past (hey, it IS a cassarole), Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-72566260857289575382008-12-03T06:00:00.001-05:002009-01-10T18:42:42.277-05:00escarole and bean soup (revised)Note: Hey Kids, I've been tweaking the soup a bit, so I made some revisions to this recipe.Soup. Nothing could be easier, and more welcome on a chilly night. And I bet you're thinking "But Matt, unless I open up a can, soup takes ALL day." To which I respond..."Nuh-uh."escarole and bean soup (revised 1/10/09 - revisions bolded)1 Tbsp pure olive oil1 small onion, diced2 stalks celery, diced1 Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181640278923409449.post-32920560017717926412008-11-27T09:29:00.003-05:002008-11-27T09:31:21.440-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!Gee, we hope you don't need any ideas for dinner today... :)Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126635603033172215noreply@blogger.com0