Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #2

[HongKongPhooey]

Thanks for the link! They have a lot of good looking seafood and recipes on there. I doubt I can order from them, though...

The prawns were origin China ! I missed that info. Otherwise it was all good, and a bit of fun to do something different.

 

[Catmommy]

Valentine's weekend, is anyone doing anything? It's not really my thing but Mr HKP usually buys me roses so I thought I should go to some trouble for him.

Our fishermen have been hard hit during the pandemic due to the restaurant industry being largely closed. In areas such as Cornwall, its their primary means of income so they have had to adapt by selling their catch on line. I've ordered some crabs and shellfish from one of them, expecting a delivery from FedEx today. I'm going to set out a fruits de la mer type thing, with lemon mayo, soda bread etc. Prosecco and candles to crank up the romance!

This is the link, in case anyone wants to have a look

https://thecornishfishmonger.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrcXAtLzm7gIVWurtCh22tgfsEAAYASAAEgJ66PD_BwE

We've had several tv programmes here about Cornish fishing during the pandemic and it's an area we know well, so I think Mr HKP is going to appreciate it (no pressure FedEx!)

ETA FedEx just delivered

What a fabulous way to support others who are suffering financially in these Covid Times. Everybody wins!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Could you share the recipe for the oatmeal bars? They sound good!

Hope the snowstorm doesn't bring power outages.

Silver Palate | Silver Palate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies I substitute dried cherries (or cranberries) for the raisins which I rarely buy. I press the dough into a greased 9x13 pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes until edges are browned.

Weather forecast keeps changing. We're getting a couple of inches overnight tonight, too.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

FYI: Foodies. Premiering tonight (Sunday) at 9:00PM (Eastern) on CNN: Stanley Tucci Searching For Italy | CNN Creative Marketing

DH and I were great fans of Anthony Bourdain and truly miss his various food/travel shows like No Reservations and Parts Unknown. We are looking forward to the Searching For Italy series on CNN. We're also enjoying the PBS Masterpiece series All Creatures Great and Small that airs at the same time, so we'll record that for future viewing.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Due to the weather, DH and I will cancel our dinner reservations for this evening. We picked up an inch of snow overnight, and there is much more coming tonight into tomorrow. As much as we looked forward to a special evening out, it's not worth risking our lives if driving conditions are poor. We had a very nice Valentine's Day dinner at home, and my cherry walnut oatmeal bars are delicious. If you are in the path of winter storms, please be safe and warm.

ETA: Metro Detroit weather: 6-to-8 inches of snow tonight (clickondetroit.com)

Total of 10 inches over two days possible in some areas

 

[IceIce9]

We’re getting 8-12 inches of snow today through tomorrow morning. I left work early to get home before the roads got too bad, although we already had a good 6” or so on the ground.

I made baked nachos for dinner, using up some leftover diced onions and peppers, and 3 different kinds of leftover cheese. I found black olives and beans in my pantry, and had fresh salsa and sour cream in the refrigerator.

I layered tortilla chips and cheese on a sheet pan, and baked for about ten minutes. Then I topped with diced onions, peppers, beans and olives, and more cheese, and baked until hot and melted. Then I served with fresh salsa, sour cream, and diced green onion.

 

[Tadpole12]

FYI: Foodies. Premiering tonight (Sunday) at 9:00PM (Eastern) on CNN: Stanley Tucci Searching For Italy | CNN Creative Marketing

DH and I were great fans of Anthony Bourdain and truly miss his various food/travel shows like No Reservations and Parts Unknown. We are looking forward to the Searching For Italy series on CNN. We're also enjoying the PBS Masterpiece series All Creatures Great and Small that airs at the same time, so we'll record that for future viewing.

Oh, ty for the reminder.
Loved 'Two Greedy Italians' and have been looking forward to Tucci's show.

 

[MimosaMornings]

Due to the weather, DH and I will cancel our dinner reservations for this evening. We picked up an inch of snow overnight, and there is much more coming tonight into tomorrow. As much as we looked forward to a special evening out, it's not worth risking our lives if driving conditions are poor. We had a very nice Valentine's Day dinner at home, and my cherry walnut oatmeal bars are delicious. If you are in the path of winter storms, please be safe and warm.

ETA: Metro Detroit weather: 6-to-8 inches of snow tonight (clickondetroit.com)

Total of 10 inches over two days possible in some areas

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear you had to cancel your plans for dinner. It looks like a lovely place for a delicious dinner.

Mmmm. Cherry walnut oatmeal bars.

 

[anneg]

Due to the weather, DH and I will cancel our dinner reservations for this evening. We picked up an inch of snow overnight, and there is much more coming tonight into tomorrow. As much as we looked forward to a special evening out, it's not worth risking our lives if driving conditions are poor. We had a very nice Valentine's Day dinner at home, and my cherry walnut oatmeal bars are delicious. If you are in the path of winter storms, please be safe and warm.

ETA: Metro Detroit weather: 6-to-8 inches of snow tonight (clickondetroit.com)

Total of 10 inches over two days possible in some areas

Too bad you had to cancel, but staying home sounds like the thing to do under the circumstances. Frutti di mare will have to wait for better weather!

 

[anneg]

We’re getting 8-12 inches of snow today through tomorrow morning. I left work early to get home before the roads got too bad, although we already had a good 6” or so on the ground.

I made baked nachos for dinner, using up some leftover diced onions and peppers, and 3 different kinds of leftover cheese. I found black olives and beans in my pantry, and had fresh salsa and sour cream in the refrigerator.

I layered tortilla chips and cheese on a sheet pan, and baked for about ten minutes. Then I topped with diced onions, peppers, beans and olives, and more cheese, and baked until hot and melted. Then I served with fresh salsa, sour cream, and diced green onion.

Sounds delicious!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear you had to cancel your plans for dinner. It looks like a lovely place for a delicious dinner...

We ended up ordering a small pizza that DH picked up before it started snowing. Our dinner reservation was for 5:30, and it started snowing just after 6:00. We definitely would have been driving home in snow and wind. We could see snow blowing off the roof and in the street. I think we ended up with 8" total with more expected on Thursday. We'll get to Andiamo's for our nice dinner eventually when the weather is more favorable for driving.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Too bad you had to cancel, but staying home sounds like the thing to do under the circumstances. Frutti di mare will have to wait for better weather!

We shared a small pizza, had some wine, watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, then stayed tuned to The Weather Channel until bedtime. We haven't had Chicken Divan for a while, so I'm making it for dinner tonight.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

...I made baked nachos for dinner, using up some leftover diced onions and peppers, and 3 different kinds of leftover cheese. I found black olives and beans in my pantry, and had fresh salsa and sour cream in the refrigerator.

I layered tortilla chips and cheese on a sheet pan, and baked for about ten minutes. Then I topped with diced onions, peppers, beans and olives, and more cheese, and baked until hot and melted. Then I served with fresh salsa, sour cream, and diced green onion.

This sounds wonderful and somewhat similar to the pan nacho that I made last week. I combined ground round with black beans and a taco seasoning packet, then had the worst case of heartburn ever From now on when I make this, I will season the meat and beans myself so I can control the amount of spice. Pan nachos makes a great appetizer.

 

[mickey2942]

Due to the weather, DH and I will cancel our dinner reservations for this evening. We picked up an inch of snow overnight, and there is much more coming tonight into tomorrow. As much as we looked forward to a special evening out, it's not worth risking our lives if driving conditions are poor. We had a very nice Valentine's Day dinner at home, and my cherry walnut oatmeal bars are delicious. If you are in the path of winter storms, please be safe and warm.

ETA: Metro Detroit weather: 6-to-8 inches of snow tonight (clickondetroit.com)

Total of 10 inches over two days possible in some areas

The weather is terrible, the storm has just been sweeping it's way South. Better to stay home than drive in bad weather.

I am going through my spices today, throwing some away, I bought new spice tins, busy labeling.

The "Cherry bars" sound delicious.

Well, finally made a for real, sit down dinner, and everything since the move. I made ham, mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans, with biscuits. Have not burned or killed the stove yet. The oven mitts...not so much.

 

[IceIce9]

This sounds wonderful and somewhat similar to the pan nacho that I made last week. I combined ground round with black beans and a taco seasoning packet, then had the worst case of heartburn ever From now on when I make this, I will season the meat and beans myself so I can control the amount of spice. Pan nachos makes a great appetizer.

We eat baked nachos often, a good way to use up the leftover cheeses and vegetables I always seem to have. It’s always a new adventure because the ingredients vary so much. I always have fresh salsa on hand as I buy it in large containers, and I usually have sour cream too. We like black olives in our Mexican recipes so I buy the 8 pack at Costco. And I always have black beans or refried beans.

Then it is just mix and match a combination of chopped fresh vegetables. If I have fresh lettuce I chop it up and pile it on top of the nachos just before serving.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

We eat baked nachos often, a good way to use up the leftover cheeses and vegetables I always seem to have. It’s always a new adventure because the ingredients vary so much. I always have fresh salsa on hand as I buy it in large containers, and I usually have sour cream too. We like black olives in our Mexican recipes so I buy the 8 pack at Costco. And I always have black beans or refried beans.

Then it is just mix and match a combination of chopped fresh vegetables. If I have fresh lettuce I chop it up and pile it on top of the nachos just before serving.

Black olives are among the regular food staples that we get at Costco. We also like the large jars of marinated artichokes, 8-pack of 15 oz. diced tomatoes, Jif chunky peanut butter, Victoria marinara sauce, 28-pack of V-8, 24-pack of Perrier. These are products that we use frequently, so it makes sense to buy large quantities as long as there's space in the pantry.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I have a picture of my oldest daughter at about 18 months old, sitting on the kitchen counter, with a black olive on each finger tip. That was how I taught her to like them. Fun food! LOL!

Today's breakfast - leftovers from Cheesecake Factory - tomato basil chicken pasta and some cheesecake.

Today's lunch - my food prep leftovers: veggie pasta and acorn squash, last of the cheesecake.

I think that is enough calories for 2 days. LOL!!!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I have a picture of my oldest daughter at about 18 months old, sitting on the kitchen counter, with a black olive on each finger tip. That was how I taught her to like them. Fun food! LOL!

Today's breakfast - leftovers from Cheesecake Factory - tomato basil chicken pasta and some cheesecake.

Today's lunch - my food prep leftovers: veggie pasta and acorn squash, last of the cheesecake.

I think that is enough calories for 2 days. LOL!!!

Cute story about the olive fingertips

DH went to Nino's after his swim today. He told me that he only got one thing that wasn't on my list: A half-off cannoli cream filled paczki I'll save it for tomorrow. We're eating healthfully tonight: baked cod with spinach, scallions, capers, artichokes, lemon, tomato with rosemary roasted red potatoes.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Tonight for dinner we had the gourmet extravaganza of... Cheese on toast! Lovely creamy Red Leicester cheese, fresh white bread from the farm shop. But it was cheese on toast. Took 5 mins and was delicious.

We seem to always be in tune with each other when we've had enough of cooking from scratch meals. I think sometimes it's good just to know its ok to eat a quick and calorific bite with no clearing up afterwards.

This lockdown gets wearing

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Cute story about the olive fingertips

DH went to Nino's after his swim today. He told me that he only got one thing that wasn't on my list: A half-off cannoli cream filled paczki I'll save it for tomorrow. We're eating healthfully tonight: baked cod with spinach, scallions, capers, artichokes, lemon, tomato with rosemary roasted red potatoes.

We posted at the same time. I feel like your evil twin