Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #4

[Yesiamapirate]

I got the 4 quarts of strawberries cleaned up and packed up. Took the trimmings out to the compost bin. Checked the garden and got 4 Roma tomatoes yesterday and 2 today. I checked the carrots and one is decent size and one was tiny. So I left the rest in. I have 2 little grape / cherry tomatoes so far.

My friend made zucchini lasagna and gave me a few pieces. It was so good. I don't know how I'll grill the zucchini yet. I really don't want to get my big grill set up to do just that. She has this cast iron grill that sits over 2 burners of her glass top stove. That seems like a big investment to do one recipe. So I'm going to look online for suggestions. I picked up the ingredients today so I'm looking forward to making this later this week.

Zucchini Lasagna

By replacing the lasagna noodles with thin sliced zucchini you can create a delicious, lower carb (gluten-free) lasagna that's loaded with vegetables, and you won't miss the pasta!

www.skinnytaste.com

Everything looks good @PayrollNerd. For the zucchini, try putting it under the broiler. Maybe baste it with some olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. I broil asparagus this way.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Everything looks good @PayrollNerd. For the zucchini, try putting it under the broiler. Maybe baste it with some olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. I broil asparagus this way.

I looked online for an alternative way to grill and this pan popped up. It was half off and had good reviews. So I ordered it. It will arrive Sat. I like that it has 2 handles and a lid. It can go in the oven too. I don’t have a broiler pan but this could work as one.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I looked online for an alternative way to grill and this pan popped up. It was half off and had good reviews. So I ordered it. It will arrive Sat. I like that it has 2 handles and a lid. It can go in the oven too. I don’t have a broiler pan but this could work as one.

I was going to suggest something like that. There is a stove top grill pan from my Martha Stewart collection. Easy to use. Cleans up nicely. It's perfect when you don't want to start up a grill

 

[PayrollNerd]

So my pan arrived and I need to wash it. I had made spaghetti and meatballs and was trying to finish that up before I made the zucchini lasagna. I've been hesitating to crank up the oven since the temp is 90 but feels like 102 here.

I went to the produce pick up today and everything looks pretty good. I put gloves on due to my allergy and tossed the mangoes because they were mushy. I washed the apple, peach and lime since they were in the same bag.

I can't ever remember using Vidalia onions. It says they're sweet onions so I guess I can use them like yellow onions. When I saw the lemons I immediately thought about the lemon cheesecake recipe. Maybe that will be my dessert next week. I have lemon juice ice cubes in the freezer so I don't need any more of those yet.

My friend tried another recipe and said it was delicious. I told her scooping it into Romaine leaves would be good. I would substitute the blue cheese (allergy) for Parmesan. I might put this on my list for next week. I could add some bok choy to it.

Grilled Vegetable Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

This Grilled Vegetable Salad recipe features tender, charred veggies, a bright lemon vinaigrette, and blue cheese (or swap shaved Parmesan). Grab this easy, flavorful recipe now!

www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com

 

[killarney rose]

Vidalia onions are so good! I always buy them in season.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Both Nino's and Meijer are featuring a new 2-pack of 8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese. I need four 8 oz. packages for cheesecake and have a can of pumpkin puree in the pantry since Thanksgiving. I have eggs, sour cream, etc. to make a pumpkin cheesecake, but it has been too hot to turn on the oven. Hoping for cooler days before the end of the month.

DH and I got our second Covid booster shots yesterday. My arm is sore, but I'm fine otherwise. DH got up during the night to take his temperature. He has a mild fever and has taken Tylenol a few times. He got up for a few hours this morning but went back to bed. With our first boosters, I didn't have issues other than arm discomfort, but DH's symptoms lasted about 48 hours. We're taking it easy today. California BLTs for dinner.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Both Nino's and Meijer are featuring a new 2-pack of 8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese. I need four 8 oz. packages for cheesecake and have a can of pumpkin puree in the pantry since Thanksgiving. I have eggs, sour cream, etc. to make a pumpkin cheesecake, but it has been too hot to turn on the oven. Hoping for cooler days before the end of the month.

DH and I got our second Covid booster shots yesterday. My arm is sore, but I'm fine otherwise. DH got up during the night to take his temperature. He has a mild fever and has taken Tylenol a few times. He got up for a few hours this morning but went back to bed. With our first boosters, I didn't have issues other than arm discomfort, but DH's symptoms lasted about 48 hours. We're taking it easy today. California BLTs for dinner.

Bummer the hubby is reacting. Hope your arm eases off. I got my medical clearance from the oncologist to get my second Covid booster last Friday. I had to get Pfizer because their Moderna ones had expired the day before. I didn't feel sick but my arm hurt like h*ll for 2 days. I actually took a Tylenol twice. I was cautious about cooking or baking, on the off chance my sore arm could cause me to drop a pan or something. I had a few days of sandwiches and salads.

 

[RusselSprout]

Hey everyone, another omelette ! I made this for my lunch on Tuesday. its got square sausage and onion in it! Square sausage I hear you ask! Lorne sausage - Wikipedia

It was delicious! I'm fasting today so it's another dull ready meal for me but I'm going out to an Indian restaurant tomorrow night, so I've that to look forward to. Can't wait for a nice spicy curry, with the obligatory garlic nan on the side

 

[PayrollNerd]

Hey everyone, another omelette ! I made this for my lunch on Tuesday. its got square sausage and onion in it! Square sausage I hear you ask! Lorne sausage - Wikipedia

It was delicious! I'm fasting today so it's another dull ready meal for me but I'm going out to an Indian restaurant tomorrow night, so I've that to look forward to. Can't wait for a nice spicy curry, with the obligatory garlic nan on the side

An egg pizza! LOL! It looks yummy too.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

So my pan arrived and I need to wash it. I had made spaghetti and meatballs and was trying to finish that up before I made the zucchini lasagna. I've been hesitating to crank up the oven since the temp is 90 but feels like 102 here.

I went to the produce pick up today and everything looks pretty good. I put gloves on due to my allergy and tossed the mangoes because they were mushy. I washed the apple, peach and lime since they were in the same bag.

I can't ever remember using Vidalia onions. It says they're sweet onions so I guess I can use them like yellow onions. When I saw the lemons I immediately thought about the lemon cheesecake recipe. Maybe that will be my dessert next week. I have lemon juice ice cubes in the freezer so I don't need any more of those yet.

My friend tried another recipe and said it was delicious. I told her scooping it into Romaine leaves would be good. I would substitute the blue cheese (allergy) for Parmesan. I might put this on my list for next week. I could add some bok choy to it.

Grilled Vegetable Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

This Grilled Vegetable Salad recipe features tender, charred veggies, a bright lemon vinaigrette, and blue cheese (or swap shaved Parmesan). Grab this easy, flavorful recipe now!

www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com

That grilled salad looks great! And I use Vidalia onions in place of yellow and like the sweetness.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Diners find rising food prices mean small portion sizes at restaurants

Prices for meals away from home have increased for nine consecutive months.

www.nbcnews.com

Higher food prices during what has been a historic period of inflation has led to restaurants shrinking the portion sizes on some menu items.

Some consumers have had to make tough choices about how to spend their money, as well.

Economists call the phenomenon "shrinkflation." And according to new data compiled by the reviews website Yelp, diners say it is now rampant.

"In addition to higher prices on grocery stores’ shelves and in restaurants, consumers are also seeing the size or quantity of their goods shrink — a phenomenon that’s also reflected in Yelp," the site says in the report released this week...

 

[PayrollNerd]

I finally got the zucchini lasagna made. I wanted 2 dishes but ran out of zucchini. I made some spaghetti and used it as a layer. I guess it will be baked zucchini spaghetti. I’m going to bake them tomorrow. I may freeze one dish because it will be too much for me all at once.

My new pan worked well. It said to wait until it got hot to use oil. I used olive oil cooking spray.

I hope this is good like my friends. She used turkey sausage. I used ground turkey with a lot of powdered spices.

 

[anneg]

Diners find rising food prices mean small portion sizes at restaurants

Prices for meals away from home have increased for nine consecutive months.

www.nbcnews.com

Higher food prices during what has been a historic period of inflation has led to restaurants shrinking the portion sizes on some menu items.

Some consumers have had to make tough choices about how to spend their money, as well.

Economists call the phenomenon "shrinkflation." And according to new data compiled by the reviews website Yelp, diners say it is now rampant.

"In addition to higher prices on grocery stores’ shelves and in restaurants, consumers are also seeing the size or quantity of their goods shrink — a phenomenon that’s also reflected in Yelp," the site says in the report released this week...

Tonight I made one of my "use up leftovers" meals. I made salmon cakes/patties out of leftover cooked salmon, sautéed onion, eggs, Panko crumbs, and seasoned salt and cooked in butter and olive oil in a skillet. They turned out really well, crispy on the outside and tasty. But now we have a leftover salmon cake...probably will be my lunch tomorrow.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

I finally got the zucchini lasagna made. I wanted 2 dishes but ran out of zucchini. I made some spaghetti and used it as a layer. I guess it will be baked zucchini spaghetti. I’m going to bake them tomorrow. I may freeze one dish because it will be too much for me all at once.

My new pan worked well. It said to wait until it got hot to use oil. I used olive oil cooking spray.

I hope this is good like my friends. She used turkey sausage. I used ground turkey with a lot of powdered spices.

Wow. That looks great!!

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Tonight I made one of my "use up leftovers" meals. I made salmon cakes/patties out of leftover cooked salmon, sautéed onion, eggs, Panko crumbs, and seasoned salt and cooked in butter and olive oil in a skillet. They turned out really well, crispy on the outside and tasty. But now we have a leftover salmon cake...probably will be my lunch tomorrow.

Good for you. It sounds like a great meal. Mr Pirate and I do a use up meal often.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Diners find rising food prices mean small portion sizes at restaurants

Prices for meals away from home have increased for nine consecutive months.

www.nbcnews.com

Higher food prices during what has been a historic period of inflation has led to restaurants shrinking the portion sizes on some menu items.

Some consumers have had to make tough choices about how to spend their money, as well.

Economists call the phenomenon "shrinkflation." And according to new data compiled by the reviews website Yelp, diners say it is now rampant.

"In addition to higher prices on grocery stores’ shelves and in restaurants, consumers are also seeing the size or quantity of their goods shrink — a phenomenon that’s also reflected in Yelp," the site says in the report released this week...

Food is so expensive these days.

 

[anneg]

I finally got the zucchini lasagna made. I wanted 2 dishes but ran out of zucchini. I made some spaghetti and used it as a layer. I guess it will be baked zucchini spaghetti. I’m going to bake them tomorrow. I may freeze one dish because it will be too much for me all at once.

My new pan worked well. It said to wait until it got hot to use oil. I used olive oil cooking spray.

I hope this is good like my friends. She used turkey sausage. I used ground turkey with a lot of powdered spices.

Looks like it will be good. Your zucchini 'noodles' look great! I'm glad you are happy with your new pan.

I don't make lasagna anymore. Since there are just the two of us, I cheat and use penne and layer it with ricotta, pasta sauce and mixed Italian cheeses in a casserole dish. I usually use enough ingredients to make 2-4 meals for us.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I baked my zucchini dishes this morning. Covered for 40 minutes since they were cold from being in the fridge overnight. Then removed the foil and did another 10-15 minutes. They looked done but it said to add more mozzarella cheese and bake some more. The one that is all zucchini noodles is definitely more watery. I went thru a ton of paper towels before and after I "grilled" it. I hope it absorbs more of the juice as it cools. The one with spaghetti in it is not watery at all from what I can see. It definitely smells good, just like lasagna should.

ETA: Photo and I think the one with just zucchini is the one I will freeze.

Zucchini Lasagna

By replacing the lasagna noodles with thin sliced zucchini you can create a delicious, lower carb (gluten-free) lasagna that's loaded with vegetables, and you won't miss the pasta!

www.skinnytaste.com

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Looks like it will be good. Your zucchini 'noodles' look great! I'm glad you are happy with your new pan.

I don't make lasagna anymore. Since there are just the two of us, I cheat and use penne and layer it with ricotta, pasta sauce and mixed Italian cheeses in a casserole dish. I usually use enough ingredients to make 2-4 meals for us.

I do the same thing, but I use a larger tubular pasta like rigatoni.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

It has finally cooled off enough for me to have the oven on, so I will bake pumpkin cheesecake today. I left the cream cheese out overnight to soften. Here's the recipe that I'll use:

Pumpkin Cheesecake Is the Most Impressive Fall Dessert

There's no better combo out there!

www.thepioneerwoman.com