CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Sherye Story Reader]

I PROMISE not to move in with anyone on here cause I am staying where I am! But if I say I am moving in with one of you, then it means I envy what you are either making or the lifestyle you are living. I will only TEASE you about it! 

Also when I tell you to come to Texas and help me out or make something for me, I MIGHT mean it, but the real reason is, I just like your company and want it to be more. You all are so much more special in my every day life than any friend I have ever had! You all don't judge me like some of my family, friends, and people I have never met. You are all the best!

[dughlas]

27 minutes ago, Page Scrawler said:

We're having breakfast for dinner. Buttermilk pancakes with potato-bacon hash. 

I'm doing linguine with sauteed broccoli. Recipe is actually for orecchio and broccolini but I don't have either and I have fresh linguine and broccoli that need to be used.

[Sherye Story Reader]

You know you are getting older, when you have to have a nap even though you only have been awake for 7 hours! lol

[Albert1434]

Tonight were having for dinner

Balsamic-Bacon Jam Sirloin Steak

with buttered parsley potatoes and lemon broccoli

Edited January 5, 2021 by Albert1434

[Marty]

1 hour ago, Story Reader said:

I PROMISE not to move in with anyone on here

Thank Cod for that!

 

 

[Sherye Story Reader]

1 hour ago, Albert1434 said:

Tonight were having for dinner

Balsamic-Bacon Jam Sirloin Steak

with buttered parsley potatoes and lemon broccoli

Stop making me hungry! lol

[Sherye Story Reader]

27 minutes ago, Marty said:

Thank Cod for that!

 

 

Stop trying to be an ANGEL, @Marty, cause we know what kind of person you are at heart! lol Your disguise you are masking is the ! 

[Sherye Story Reader]

When your stepson says 5 hours ago that he will take your trash out for you and he doesn't, then you pull the trashcan closer to the hall so when he tries to get down the hall where the washer and dryer is so he can be reminded. It did work! lol

Edited January 6, 2021 by Story Reader

[Albert1434]

Lemon broccoli just rocks so good

[Page Scrawler]

5 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Lemon broccoli just rocks so good

I'm sure it's delicious. Here's a recipe I love to use.

Spoiler

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts

1 clove garlic (cut in half)

3 tablespoons butter (divided)

2 tablespoons minced shallots

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Dash ground nutmeg

1 cup milk or half-and-half

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Fontina cheese

1 or 2 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)

1/2 cup fine soft bread crumbs

 

Preparation:

1. Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C/Gas 6)

2. Cut off the core ends of the Brussels sprouts. Remove loose outer leaves and any damaged or discolored leaves. Quarter or halve the sprouts lengthwise. Rinse well under cold running water.

3. Rub a 1 to 1 1/2-quart gratin dish or baking dish with the cut side of the garlic halves. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or lightly butter the dish.

4. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

5. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the minced shallots and saute, stirring, until translucent. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer. Gradually stir in the milk or half-and-half. Continue cooking, stirring, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the shredded cheese and bacon and cook, stirring until the cheese has melted.

6. Gently fold the Brussels sprouts into the sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

7. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and toss with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake the casserole for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is nicely browned and the filling bubbles.

 

[Albert1434]

Sounds nice

[Sherye Story Reader]

I noticed while I had no internet that we passed the year of 2020 (page 2020)! I am glad! lol

Edited January 6, 2021 by Story Reader

[Bucket1]

I want the cold harsh winds of winter... I would settle for a refreshing breeze...

38C today,  40C tomorrow and 42C on Friday... bluefish awful

Cool change for Saturday, only 37C  

[dughlas]

12 hours ago, Story Reader said:

You know you are getting older, when you have to have a nap even though you only have been awake for 7 hours! lol

You waited seven hours?!?

[dughlas]

9 hours ago, Page Scrawler said:

I'm sure it's delicious. Here's a recipe I love to use.

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Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts

1 clove garlic (cut in half)

3 tablespoons butter (divided)

2 tablespoons minced shallots

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Dash ground nutmeg

1 cup milk or half-and-half

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Fontina cheese

1 or 2 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)

1/2 cup fine soft bread crumbs

 

Preparation:

1. Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C/Gas 6)

2. Cut off the core ends of the Brussels sprouts. Remove loose outer leaves and any damaged or discolored leaves. Quarter or halve the sprouts lengthwise. Rinse well under cold running water.

3. Rub a 1 to 1 1/2-quart gratin dish or baking dish with the cut side of the garlic halves. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or lightly butter the dish.

4. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

5. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the minced shallots and saute, stirring, until translucent. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer. Gradually stir in the milk or half-and-half. Continue cooking, stirring, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the shredded cheese and bacon and cook, stirring until the cheese has melted.

6. Gently fold the Brussels sprouts into the sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

7. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and toss with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake the casserole for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is nicely browned and the filling bubbles.

 

Sounds good but I rarely do veggie gratins. My son wasn't fond of them, then was it just me in the house it was too much effort and too much leftover. Now when I'm with mum she says I cook too well for her so I try to limit calories.

[dughlas]

2 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

I want the cold harsh winds of winter... I would settle for a refreshing breeze...

38C today,  40C tomorrow and 42C on Friday... bluefish awful

Cool change for Saturday, only 37C  

It currently 39/4° here.

[Page Scrawler]

1 hour ago, dughlas said:

Now when I'm with mum she says I cook too well for her so I try to limit calories.

Hey, Dugh, Mum, and Thistle.  *scratches Thistle behind the ears*

[Marty]

2 hours ago, dughlas said:

4 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

I want the cold harsh winds of winter... I would settle for a refreshing breeze...

38C today,  40C tomorrow and 42C on Friday... bluefish awful

Cool change for Saturday, only 37C  

It currently 39/4° here.

And 2°C/36°F here. 

No cold, harsh winds though, fortunately. (Although the forecast suggests there might be snow overnight...)

[Marty]

 

[Marty]

Meanwhile, in other important news from around the world...

1. Denmark launches children's TV show about man with giant penis:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/06/john-dillermand-denmark-launches-childrens-tv-show-man-giant-penis

 

2. Naked fugitive found in crocodile-infested waters near Darwin, Australia
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jan/06/naked-fugitive-found-in-crocodile-infested-waters

 

 

[Valkyrie]

12 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Lemon broccoli just rocks so good

Lemon really enhances the flavor    

[Bucket1]

3 hours ago, dughlas said:

It currently 39/4° here.

50/50 split? Mild temps for both of us  

[Bucket1]

59 minutes ago, Marty said:

And 2°C/36°F here. 

No cold, harsh winds though, fortunately. (Although the forecast suggests there might be snow overnight...)

No wind is ok, happy to do the 50/50 thing with you if Dugh says no 

[Bucket1]

39 minutes ago, Marty said:

2. Naked fugitive found in crocodile-infested waters near Darwin, Australia
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jan/06/naked-fugitive-found-in-crocodile-infested-waters

Northern Territory 

There is always one...

[Valkyrie]

3 hours ago, dughlas said:

It currently 39/4° here.

32F here with flurries.  I went grocery shopping this morning and there were some flurries when I left the store.