Thread: just wanted to share tonight's dinner with you guys..

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Now as I think about it , taking from OCD, I would think about adding some dried apricots and morels (or any shroom) to the last hour of roasting for an over the top gravy.....and maybe a little Brandy or Port. A side medley of Peas,asparagus and pearl onions in a little olive oil and butter................Double Fudge !

I can't help my self !!

One last touch.............serve with a nice German white wine...............oh God someone stop me !

The cigar ! Did I mention the cigar afterwards ....no ?!

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I haven't fixed my version of a 'Chimichanga' in many years. However I had a hankering so here we go-------

I basically lightly salt and pepper a tougher piece of beef then brown it to a really heavy 'char' in my cast iron Dutch oven then add water, chopped onions and chopped garlic then lightly simmer it for several hours until very tender then remove the meat and simmer the liquid down until it's a 'thick sauce' or a 'thin syrup'.

Then the sauce/syrup is added to the meat in a Kitchen Aid and using the paddle I shred the meat.

The meat is then added to a large flour tortilla which is rolled and the edges sealed with a flour water 'glue' and allowed to set up.

Then the 'roll' is deep fried at 350 until golden and then drained on paper.

The deep fried roll is then put on a serving plate, enchilada sauce is placed over it then shredded cheese. At one end a dollop of guacamole is added then at the other end a dollop of sour cream.

To eat, the guacamole and sour cream is smeared together then the roll is cut and eaten.

Rolled and 'Glued':



Sorry but I forgot to take a pic of it out of the deep fry but trust me it was 'B e a u t i f u l'

Finished roll with toppings:



Cut and ready to consume:



I've always found these Very Filling and even back in the day I could only eat one--I managed to eat 3/4ths of this one. While they don't warm up to 'like new' I'll be having that last 1/4 for lunch tomorrow.

Originally Posted by DZEC

I think this is more accurately categorized as good ole home cooking. We had almost the same meal yesterday in the Great White (actually more muddy right now than white) North. Perfect for a March weekend.

My dinner last night and my breakfast/brunch today.

Hey guys..............Just for the humoring of things. Were so silly blessed when you look at the wonderful meals we have shared here over time.Sorry, just thinking out loud. Good meals for all !

I couldn't agree more my friend. Thanks for bringing it up

Originally Posted by Nightblade

Hey guys..............Just for the humoring of things. Were so silly blessed when you look at the wonderful meals we have shared here over time.Sorry, just thinking out loud. Good meals for all !

This hung in my mom and dad's kitchen for many, many years. Dad passed away several years before mom and it still hung in it's spot. When mom passed and my younger brother was taking care of business he called all of us kids and our kids and said that if there was anything that someone wanted to let him know so he didn't sell it to help pay for things.

My son called right away saying he wanted the picture of the old man praying. So I called my brother. Twenty minutes later HIS son called wanting the picture and my brother told him he was too late.

My oldest daughter had a client give her a copy which hangs in her dining room. My youngest daughter had commented on how much she wished she had one also, so I picked one up and gave it to her.

Believe it or not it's the Official Picture for Minnesota as of 2002.

A simple picture can and does speak volumes.

Post that in the wordless picture thread!

Originally Posted by 32t

Post that in the wordless picture thread!

Your wish is my command.

Using up some cheese.

Originally Posted by 32t

Using up some cheese.

Well you are close to Wisconsin-----

https://www.wisconsingoods.com/Cheeseheads-C78.aspx