Watch now (63 mins) | During my first Substack live, I chatted with folks about dinner ideas, how to use ingredients, made some cookbook and equipment reccos, and, for some reason, talked a lot about beans!
Thank you, Lisa! This was truly spur of the moment. I was sitting at my desk wondering what the hell I was going to make for dinner, and I said to myself, "Self, I bet a lot of other people are in this position." That's why I decided to do it. Next time, I'm going to send out an email notification to everyone.
Christine, no fat dinner is really tough. You need some fat. Can you give me a sense of what you're looking for, or the type of food you're looking for?
Bryn, you can cut The tough green parts off and discard them. Then, cut the leeks in half lengthwise, make sure they’re really clean, and put them in a 9 x 13 dish. Fill 3/4 of the way up the leeks with chicken stock, throw in some fresh herbs, such as thyme, and a knob of butter, cover with foil and braise them in a 350° oven until tender.
So you are located in Roxbury Ct, I grew up in Brookfield Ct 1965 to 1972 my dad was a manufacturing engineer ran a titanium machining company in Danbury for years but closed after contracts cancelled and we had to move away.
Sorry I got sidetracked making dinner (prawns piri piri and arroz rojo) and couldn't really join in for long. I don't need help with planning or how to as someone who spent 16 years in the biz and inherited thousands of cookbooks that I have sold, given away or trashed. Florida kills books. I mostly want to thank you for your rants (blahg) which I have forwarded to appropriate friends. I hope they enjoy and subscribe to you too.
My favorite recipe of yours is the Basque Halibut with chorizo and chickpeas. Some nights I just do the chickpeas.
David, this is a great idea! Damn, I came in at the end, but next time I hope to be able to join in at the start.
Thank you, Lisa! This was truly spur of the moment. I was sitting at my desk wondering what the hell I was going to make for dinner, and I said to myself, "Self, I bet a lot of other people are in this position." That's why I decided to do it. Next time, I'm going to send out an email notification to everyone.
Some ideas of some delicious veggies as a side or some vegetarian dishes
Christine, here are some sides: https://leitesculinaria.com/category/recipes/sides.
And here are some vegetarian ideas:
https://leitesculinaria.com/77118/recipes-chipotle-vegetarian-chili.html
https://leitesculinaria.com/7465/recipes-swiss-chard-leek-goat-cheese-tart.html
https://leitesculinaria.com/363129/recipes-shells-ricotta-fire-roasted-tomato-sauce.html
https://leitesculinaria.com/109362/recipes-black-bean-taquitos.html
Thanks!
David, any suggestions for a no fat dinner? I am, after a week, getting tired of lentils. Yeah, something I have eaten most of my life.
Christine, no fat dinner is really tough. You need some fat. Can you give me a sense of what you're looking for, or the type of food you're looking for?
Thank you for going live and helping me with the banana bread. Hope to be able to stay longer next time.
Thanks!
Need to use up leeks
Bryn, you can cut The tough green parts off and discard them. Then, cut the leeks in half lengthwise, make sure they’re really clean, and put them in a 9 x 13 dish. Fill 3/4 of the way up the leeks with chicken stock, throw in some fresh herbs, such as thyme, and a knob of butter, cover with foil and braise them in a 350° oven until tender.
My dinner will be home made cream cheese (strained yogurt) on a bagel with lax.
Sounds wonderful!
Ruth from beautiful BC
I have enjoyed your content for a number of years recipes were great your photography is always a visual star!
So you are located in Roxbury Ct, I grew up in Brookfield Ct 1965 to 1972 my dad was a manufacturing engineer ran a titanium machining company in Danbury for years but closed after contracts cancelled and we had to move away.
Sorry I got sidetracked making dinner (prawns piri piri and arroz rojo) and couldn't really join in for long. I don't need help with planning or how to as someone who spent 16 years in the biz and inherited thousands of cookbooks that I have sold, given away or trashed. Florida kills books. I mostly want to thank you for your rants (blahg) which I have forwarded to appropriate friends. I hope they enjoy and subscribe to you too.
My favorite recipe of yours is the Basque Halibut with chorizo and chickpeas. Some nights I just do the chickpeas.
Best, happy cooking and happy eating,
Kristi Chase
Somerville, MA
Christie, not a problem! You are more than welcome, and there are more rants where that came from!
Dinner debate for an old couple everynight
Dave, you mean the what-to-have-for-dinner debate?!
yes
We have it almost every night!
Bacon Jam is amazing!
Totally!!!
Dave any ideas on sous vide?
Dave, here's a piece from my site. It covers a lot. https://leitesculinaria.com/367608/writings-what-is-sous-vide.html
Hi Linda from west palm
Hi, Linda!