What's for Dinner, Tues., Mar. 29, 2016

[NJCher]

Watercress and pear salad with citrus vinaigrette. Toasted almonds on top.

The last of the rack of lamb--only 2.

Pureed butternut squash with sauteed apple on top.

Dessert is fruit. Honeydew and grapes.


Cher

[Galileo126]

1. Deconstructed ravioli

At least that's what America's Test Kitchen called it. It's fusilli with spinach and ricotta. No trial all this week, so I can give thought to cooking again. Always wanted to make this recipe since I first seen it on ATK.

ATK recipe here:

https://www.kcet.org/food/weekend-recipe-fusilli-with-ricotta-and-spinach

(no paywall).

[azurnoir]

2. Deconstructed ravioli?

well now I know what I'm calling spaghetti hotdish the next time I make it, although it'll be deconstructed beef or sausage ravioli,makes it sound sort of classy

[Galileo126]

4. Just another annoying "foodie" term...

Like "repurposed" (leftovers), "tablescape" (setting a freaking table), "market fresh" (Is there a market rotten?), "farm-to-table" (how else are veggies grown?), and "to perfection" (why would you cook something to imperfection anyway?)

Oh, and "foodie" comes to mind...

I could write all day on this topic...

[NJCher]

8. on at least one of those terms

I think "farm to table" refers to restaurants that grow a portion of their own vegetables, fruits, greens, and herbs. It may refer to other situations, too, though, which could make it a ridiculous term

In fact, I have to do a lesson plan on "farm to table restaurants" yet tonight, and I'm oh so tired. I'll probably put it off until tomorrow, despite how interesting it is. Right here in my very own town is a very large restaurant operation that does f2t. Their restaurants are all upscale, and even the RG admits they do a good job. They have one property with a chateau on it, and it has a massive greenhouse. I have pics from them that I am putting into a .ppt.

Most of the time, f2t restaurants also do composting from the vegetable clippings, so that is a good thing.


Cher

[greatauntoftriplets]

13. You forgot "hand crafted".

[azurnoir]

14. yep add to that "artisan" anything and my local faxe

a bakery that advertises itself as bread-smithing

[greatauntoftriplets]

3. Oven-fried chicken.

Broccoli in Swiss cheese sauce.

[littlewolf]

5. fish tacos .. sweet potato casserole… coleslaw nt

[Liberal Jesus Freak]

6. We're in Dallas attending a food show tomorrow.

We had a wonderful late lunch at a sushi restaurant. We plan to eat a LOT tomorrow

[NJCher]

9. Lucky you!

Would love to hear comments!


Cher

[fizzgig]

7. brown rice with roasted veggies

i have a mess of yellow onion and shallot caramelizing, i'll add some garlic and basil paste later, then some good glugs of white wine and let it get happy. the roasted veggies will be broccoli and green beans. the rice is stepping in for pasta since all we have is a mysterious half box of penne....

yeah, i know i've been mia for more than a hot minute, but hoping i'll be around more often now.

[NJCher]

10. you must have esp

Because only two days ago I was thinking about you and wishing you'd come back.


Cher

[fizzgig]

11. i fell into the darkest hole i've been in for many years

slowly climbing out, pulling my shit back together and trying to get back into my routine. it feels good to be back

[japple]

12. Welcome back, fizzgig! We have missed you. Have not been down

in the dark hole for many, many years, but I remember what it was like and how nice it is when you can finally make it back out.

Happy Spring!!!!