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[fishorama 10]

We're having deluxe green salads with chickpeas, cheese, carrot, romaine & tomato; maybe pretend croutons (wheat toast, lol)

My husband has gotten much better at grocery shopping since he does it more often now post-retirement He used to not buy meat, even just ground beef or chicken breasts. I've (gently) coached him on how to pick out some veggies & fruit. I admit I'm a bit of a fussbudget about some items. Often it's quality, sometimes size or price. With just 2 of us, a giant cabbage or big bag of fruit is too much. I have noticed he tends to buy smaller bunches of broccoli, not often his fav veg. We disagree on some things like mayo brand, cereal, etc. He shops at different stores than my usual 1s & is apt to get things I don't, like pastries (no, don't make eye contact!). He is better at wine, soup, curries, etc.

I am going to learn to add rosemary to food. I like the smell. Maybe if I plant it & can just run out & snip some. It's evergreen here.

 

[jaylach2 137]

You are exactly right about rosemary with the potatoes . My Daughter fixes them like that and they are scrumptious . Never had them with mushrooms before . That sounds like it might be pretty good . I like mushrooms . Is Chicken Cordon Bleu the recipe with cream of mushroom soup or cheese on it ?

No, Chicken Cordon Bleu is a French method where a chicken breast is pounded flat for rolling and stuffed with ham and Swiss Cheese then breaded and fried. Pretty much a pain to make from scratch so I get mine already done and ready for cooking from Omaha Steaks. They have two other stuffed chicken breasts that are done with the same method as Cordon Bleu but different stuffing. One is stuffed with broccoli and a white cheese blend. The other is stuffed with cheese, spinach and artichoke hearts. All three are REALLY good.

There is a stuffed chicken breast that I do once in a while that is also awesome. I'll take a boneless chicken breast and make a small slice in the thick part and work a sharp knife inside to make a pocket. I stuff with cream cheese and whatever veggie I have around and wrap with bacon. Cook on my handy dandy slotted stove top grill until the bacon is a bit short of crisp. Throw in the oven on broil after brushing with BBQ sauce for a couple of minutes to caramelize and blacken the BBQ sauce. Totally awesome and who cold turn down the following result?

 

[Fishmanic21 137]

On Wednesday, I will be cooking up chicken stir fry… cubed chicken breast, chopped onion and green pepper, diced tomatoes, minced fresh garlic, oregano, basil, pinch of red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and mcCormicks gravy mix with water. Can’t wait.

 

[jaylach2 137]

Jackpot again! Just added two three packs of three pound bone-in rib eyes to my grocery delivery order. They are three pounds for each pack so that means an average of a pound each. The jackpot is that I'm getting them at $7.99/pound The coupon is only for on-line orders; this happens a lot. I would have ordered more packs but it is a two pack limit. I MAY place the order then do another order. A dozen one pound rib eyes for ~$96.00 sounds pretty good to me.

 

[jaylach2 137]

To give an idea this is a pic of one of the rib eye steaks. I see nothing wrong with this cut that is just about 3/4 inch thick.

Some may say that getting bone-in is a waste as you are paying for bone. The thing is that the bone adds flavor. I also save and freeze the bones to make a beef stock when I have enough. You can buy cartons of stock but it just isn't the same as making yourself from bones. Actually one of the steaks was too large to fit in a quart freezer bag so it is in foil. Some may say there is a lot of fat but it could even have more. The marbling, fat, is what makes a rib eye so tender and full of flavor. While the steak in the following image could use a small line of fat in the lower left for rendering it is still a really nice cut.

LOL! Add a baked tater and corn on the cob and I'd be in heaven although I'd never finish the steak. This will be the same for most of the steaks. Save the leftovers and freeze to collect and I have Stroganoff.

 

[fishorama 10]

I'm making enchilada casserole. It's sort of Tex Mex lasagna. It's been a while since I made it. I lost my autopilot mode & had to think about vague quantities. Very easy, grating cheese is the most taxing part lol.

 

[Fishmanic21 137]

Cooked up a big batch of chicken stir fry. Added some. Brown gravy mix, and mcCormics chili powder. Came out awesome… just the right amount of spices. I have enough leftovers for 3 more meals.

And

 

[fishorama 10]

I don't see any rice. Is your stir fry carb free & naked?!? It looks tasty, chili powder is a new option for me. I'll have to think about that lol.

 

[Fishmanic21 137]

I had chicken stir fry leftovers tonight. I had a side of corn on the cob so got my carbs. And had 2 spice cupcakes for dessert.

 

[fishorama 10]

OK I never think of corn being a side to stir fry but stores are having $0.10 corn for Memorial Day. I may have to try that. Spice cupcakes always sound good! Do you do caramel frosting? Almost a dessert all by itself

We're having sweet potato & spinach chickpea curry from a pouch with extra chickpeas on brown rice. Almost no cooking involved but yummy & pretty healthy too.

 

[Fishmanic21 137]

OK I never think of corn being a side to stir fry but stores are having $0.10 corn for Memorial Day. I may have to try that. Spice cupcakes always sound good! Do you do caramel frosting? Almost a dessert all by itself

We're having sweet potato & spinach chickpea curry from a pouch with extra chickpeas on brown rice. Almost no cooking involved but yummy & pretty y a too.

I make a buttercream glaze for the cupcakes....don't like too heavy a frosting. Gotta watch those calories

 

[fishorama 10]

LOL!

 

[jaylach2 137]

Think I'll have a chicken sandwich tonight. I just don't yet know if it will be shredded with BBQ sauce or if I'll do like a cheese steak with shrooms, heavy cheese and onions. Other than that I'll probably just have some chilled Bartlett Pears to follow.

 

[Fishmanic21 137]

Lazy tonight. Defrosted a previously frozen homemade hamburger patty. Grilled it on outdoor grill. Toasted the bun. Topped with onions, ketchup and mustard. Spice cupcakes for dessert.

 

[Fishmanic21 137]

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