Friday Night Dinner Plans for 4/21/2023?

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Anything special landing on your dinner table tonight?

It's going to be pork chops here again done in the air fryer seasoned with
Morton's Nature Seasoning of which I have added some other spices to.
Frozen broccoli which will be cooked in the microwave and finished off
with melted cheese will be the vegetable to accompany the chops.

Get the smelling salts out now as the cheese that will be melted on top
of the broccoli is . . . (trumpet fanfare! 🎺) V e l v e e t a!

Has everyone returned to consciousness???

[GM]

> Has everyone returned to consciousness???...

Lol... ;-D

I LUV it... Velveeta hath it's charms...

We be something at the Irish Pub, haven't decided yet...

--
GM

[Bruce]

On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:19:53 -0700 (PDT), "itsjoan...@webtv.net"
<itsjoan...@webtv.net> wrote:

>
>Anything special landing on your dinner table tonight?
>
>It's going to be pork chops here again done in the air fryer seasoned with
>Morton's Nature Seasoning of which I have added some other spices to.

Want to bet there's sugar in the seasoning?

[Sqwertz]

On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:19:53 -0700 (PDT),

itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:

> Anything special landing on your dinner table tonight?

Snatch-blocked chicken dry-brined 24 hours and possibly grilled or
more likely in the oven. Fresh Green beans or broccoli. And
fondant potatoes if done in the oven.

-sw

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

It does but the other spices I added to it has greatly reduced the original amount
of sugar. Garlic, onion powder, fresh ground black pepper, oregano, marjoram, and
thyme were what I added to it to 'perk' it up.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[Hank Rogers]

Master is hunting down that damn sugar. Please don't disappoint him.

And hike your leg and set one loose for the dutch gipper.

[Thomas]

Shrimp stir fry. I did use to much brown sugar in the sauce.

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 6:38:01 PM UTC-5, Thomas wrote:
>
> Shrimp stir fry. I did use to much brown sugar in the sauce.
>

But I bet it's still good.

[Ed P]

Leftover chicken and potatoes, with a salad. Still have some chicken
breast left so tomorrow night will be chicken salad, naan, tomato.

[Dave Smith]

We had Atlantic salmon fillets with steamed asparagus, air fries and a
salad.

[jmcquown]

On 4/21/2023 5:19 PM, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>

Nothing special. A cheeseburger with sharp cheddar cheese and baked
salted skinny fries.

Jill

[Hank Rogers]

I made a couple of leftover turkey sandwiches. Dark meat, with a
squirt of hot sauce and mayo.

It's actually better than I thought it would be.

[Sqwertz]

On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:19:53 -0700 (PDT),
itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:

> It's going to be pork chops here again done in the air fryer seasoned with
> Morton's Nature Seasoning

What does nature seasoning taste like? Moist soil, tree bark,
fine northern moss, elk droppings, and spring brookstone slime?

> Get the smelling salts out now as the cheese that will be melted on top
> of the broccoli is . . .

At least melt it in a pan first with some white wine and call it
fondue.

-sw

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:26:12 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
>
> On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:19:53 -0700 (PDT),
> itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
> >
> > It's going to be pork chops here again done in the air fryer seasoned with
> > Morton's Nature Seasoning
> >
> What does nature seasoning taste like? Moist soil, tree bark,

> fine northern moss, elk droppings, and spring Brookstone slime?
>
It's just a seasoning blend but I perked it up dramatically, I think, with the
additional spices. I went a bit heavy on the garlic and onion powder, then
tapered off on the oregano and marjoram and even less with the thyme.
This was all done in an empty Morton's bottle, stirred thoroughly and into
the refrigerator.

> >
> > Get the smelling salts out now as the cheese that will be melted on top
> > of the broccoli is . . .
> >
> At least melt it in a pan first with some white wine and call it
> fondue.
>
> -sw
>

Naw, do the bag of frozen broccoli in the microwave until just barely tender.
Dump into a microwave safe bowl, add the cubed Velveeta and back into
the microwave for about two minutes to melt the cheese. Stir, time to eat!!

[Sqwertz]

On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:26:20 -0700 (PDT),
itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:

> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:26:12 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>> On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:19:53 -0700 (PDT),
>> itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>>>
>>> It's going to be pork chops here again done in the air fryer seasoned with
>>> Morton's Nature Seasoning
>>>
>> What does nature seasoning taste like? Moist soil, tree bark,
>> fine northern moss, elk droppings, and spring Brookstone slime?
>>
> It's just a seasoning blend

Well, its a flavored salt @ 66% salt)

> but I perked it up dramatically, I think, with the
> additional spices. I went a bit heavy on the garlic and onion powder,

Why not just start with salt for $.30/lb rather than Mortons for
$6.10/lb? I mean, since you basically added the same things that
were already in there...

> then
> tapered off on the oregano and marjoram and even less with the thyme.
> This was all done in an empty Morton's bottle, stirred thoroughly and into
> the refrigerator.

The fridge... eh?

>> At least melt it in a pan first with some white wine and call it
>> fondue.
>>

> Naw, do the bag of frozen broccoli in the microwave until just barely tender.
> Dump into a microwave safe bowl, add the cubed Velveeta and back into
> the microwave for about two minutes to melt the cheese. Stir, time to eat!!

It's even worse than I imagined. I was being naive giving
suggestions.

-sw

[Cindy Hamilton]

On 2023-04-21, Sqwertz <sqwe...@gmail.compost> wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:19:53 -0700 (PDT),
> itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>
>> Anything special landing on your dinner table tonight?
>
> Snatch-blocked chicken

Are the chickens you buy so heavy that you need a snatch block for them?

(Yes, I know what you meant.)

--
Cindy Hamilton

[Bryan Simmons]

Snatch-blocked vs cock-blocked. It gets confusing when
you're talking about chickens. Discuss.
>
> --
> Cindy Hamilton

--Bryan

[M Kfivethousand]

Trying to use up my tortillas from the freezer, I came upon a recipe for using up tortillas called

Easy Mexican pizza

I did not have any pizza sauce so I opened a can of what I thought was a knock off rotel , Tomato Love

It was diced tomatoes, which I thought was in olive oil but was so watery the shells started disintegrating

I didn't have pepperoni so I used summer sausage

I did not have any Mexican or Italian cheese so I used dill flavored havarti

mk5000

When you ask how I’ve been here without you
I like to say I’ve been fine and I do
But we both know the truth is hard to come by
And if I told the truth that’s not quite true--Some Days Are Diamonds
By John Denver

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:56:11 AM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:26:20 -0700 (PDT),
> itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>
> >> What does nature seasoning taste like? Moist soil, tree bark,
> >> fine northern moss, elk droppings, and spring Brookstone slime?
> >>
> > It's just a seasoning blend
> >
> Well, its a flavored salt @ 66% salt)
>

It very well could be 66% salt thus the additional spices to liven it up.

> >
> > but I perked it up dramatically, I think, with the
> > additional spices. I went a bit heavy on the garlic and onion powder,
> >
> Why not just start with salt for $.30/lb rather than Mortons for
> $6.10/lb? I mean, since you basically added the same things that
> were already in there...
>

I only use regular iodized table salt when boiling pasta. My 'everyday' salt
is Morton's Lite Salt and has been my choice 35+ years. But as I said I did
add more and somewhat heavy handed spices.

>
> > then
> > tapered off on the oregano and marjoram and even less with the thyme.
> > This was all done in an empty Morton's bottle, stirred thoroughly and into
> > the refrigerator.
> >
> The fridge... eh?
>

I do keep my garlic powder and paste plus onion powder in the refrigerator.

> >>
> >> At least melt it in a pan first with some white wine and call it
> >> fondue.
> >>
> > Naw, do the bag of frozen broccoli in the microwave until just barely tender.
> > Dump into a microwave safe bowl, add the cubed Velveeta and back into
> > the microwave for about two minutes to melt the cheese. Stir, time to eat!!
> >
> It's even worse than I imagined. I was being naive giving
> suggestions.
>
> -sw
>

No whining! I gave fair warning with the creation of this post that I used Velveeta.

[Hank Rogers]

Hell, don't worry about it. Squirtz is probably out gluing quarters
to the sidewalk and hiding in the bushes to watch people's response.

And you know damn well he will whine no matter what you do.

[Sqwertz]

My problem isn't with the cheese it's with your contrary use of
salts.

Just stop wasting money on those flavored salts.

-sw

[Hank Rogers]

STOP CHANNELING POPEYE !

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

The Morton's Natures Seasons is just a jumping off place to start making
my own highly seasoned concoction.

But this should soothe your raw nerves. I do make my barbecue rub and taco
seasoning from scratch.

[Sqwertz]

I honestly had brain freeze and couldn't think of the word. So I
just typed...It was supposed to be nonsense, but I failed.

-sw

[Sqwertz]

On Sat, 22 Apr 2023 20:03:11 -0700 (PDT),
itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:

> The Morton's Natures Seasons is just a jumping off place to start making
> my own highly seasoned concoction.

Kinda like launching yourself into space with a big rubber band.

> But this should soothe your raw nerves. I do make my barbecue rub and taco
> seasoning from scratch.

You should just buy the Taco Bell seasoning mix. Heh.

-sw

[Cindy Hamilton]

Your brain is a better poet than you know. Snatch block rhymes
with spatchcock.

--
Cindy Hamilton

[Michael Trew]

On 4/21/2023 17:19, itsjoan...@webtv.net wrote:
>
> Anything special landing on your dinner table tonight?
>

> It's going to be pork chops here again done in the air fryer seasoned with
> Morton's Nature Seasoning of which I have added some other spices to.
> Frozen broccoli which will be cooked in the microwave and finished off
> with melted cheese will be the vegetable to accompany the chops.
>
> Get the smelling salts out now as the cheese that will be melted on top
> of the broccoli is . . . (trumpet fanfare! 🎺) V e l v e e t a!
>
> Has everyone returned to consciousness???

Hold the Velveeta for me, but that Morton's natures seasons is one of my
favorites. I always have a jar of it in the cabinet... but I'm still
not happy when they changed the top style several years ago. It used to
screw off with the slotted dispenser underneath, and now it flips up,
for some reason.

Yes, Bruce, there is some sugar in it, but used sparingly won't kill
anyone. It's perfect for seasoning chili, because that touch of sugar
displaces the need for a few tsp of sugar to offset the tomato acidity.

[songbird]

Sqwertz wrote:
...

> You should just buy the Taco Bell seasoning mix. Heh.

you can buy bulk taco seasoning or chili seasoning
spices at most big box or club stores. why would i
want to pay extra for a name brand that likely has the
same ingredients (or maybe even possibly worse?).


songbird

[Ed P]

The purist always criticize the use of purchased seasoning blends but
some are very nice. I like Vegetable Magic. I don't usually have
disodium inosinate around to make my own so I buy the prepared stuff..

What is vegetable seasoning made of?
DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES [ONION, GARLIC, RED BELL PEPPER, SUN-DRIED TOMATO
(CONTAINS SULPHITES), TOMATO, LEEK, CHIVES], SALT, SUGAR, SPICES AND
HERBS, SODIUM ACETATE, ACETIC ACID, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, DISODIUM
INOSINATE AND GUANYLATE, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (VINEGAR, REFINERS'
MOLASSES, GLUCOSE SYRUP, SALT, CARAMEL