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I make a mean shrimp and grits but it is all butter and bacon fat so I would love that recipe, it look smuch lighter than my version.

I'm in the "what's in the freezer, fridge, cabinet that will make a meal before we go on vacation" mode. So tonight it was some chicken legs inspired by Elizabeth and Liamsaunt! I baked them in the oven low and slow for a while and then basted them with a mix of the following:
A half bottle of Abita Amber beer (yes I drank the other half)
Soy
Jerome's
honey
some bottle KC Style BBQ sauce
dijon
and generous amounts of Tony's Creole seasoning.

For a make shift meal these were darn good

That looks so good!!!!

That shrimp and Grits looks really good! you guys are killing me! I wish I hd the time to do all of this cooking! hubby does the cooking here. I just print out the recipies you guys post and when he finds something that suits him he will fix it!

Keep them coming!

Mary Beth that chicken looks so succulent.

Here are some photos from last night. Roast pork with fig-onion compote:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28539958@N00/2000603674/" title="roast pork with fig compote by liamsaunt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/200 ... e5ebc2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="roast pork with fig compote"></a>

Carmelized shallots:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28539958@N00/1999805889/" title="carmelized shallots by liamsaunt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/199 ... 651195.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="carmelized shallots"></a>

Roast garlic chicken sausage in a cider-onion reduction:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28539958@N00/1999808261/" title="cider onion sausage by liamsaunt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2183/199 ... bac592.jpg" width="500" height="295" alt="cider onion sausage"></a>

I also made a fennel gratin (instead of the celeriac), and some sautéed spinach.

Tonight I am making Marcella Hazan’s recipe for roast chicken with two lemons, some Brussels sprouts lardons, and some kind f potato (not sure what yet…maybe mashed).

This is the recipe I used for the shrimp and grits:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/787

I did add some sweetcorn to the shrimp saute and garnished with extra scallions.

Guys this food looks delicious!!!! Yummm!!!!

My mouth is watering!!

Liamsaunt -

Ever hear of a little show called "Top Chef"? I think you'd be perfect. The types of dishes you make would never even cross my mind to make. I agree about not showing the husband these posts - I am inadequate in the kitchen too!

Very impressive!

Tracy

Look what I found in Brooklyn yesterday - didnt even know this existed.
Cant wait to mix with some Cruzan.

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jmq wrote:Look what I found in Brooklyn yesterday - didnt even know this existed.
Cant wait to mix with some Cruzan.

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STOP IT!!!!!! Did you get me any??????????

All these mushrooms:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28539958@N00/2026598733/" title="mixed mushrooms by liamsaunt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2155/202 ... 57b001.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="mixed mushrooms"></a>

Make this mushroom pot pie:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28539958@N00/2027401524/" title="mushroom pot pie by liamsaunt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/202 ... 622774.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="mushroom pot pie"></a>

I cook my puff pastry seperate to keep it nice and crunchy. I have a couple of squares left and am trying to think of a dessert to make with them if anyone has any ideas.

Tracy, I have heard of that show, but never watched it. I'll have to check it out. I have to say though, I could never be a chef. Cooking at home and cooking professionally are completely different animals!

What has everyone else been cooking? Photos please!

I'm getting sick of cooking for just me I need a dinner party to get me going again. Who wants to come.

waterguy wrote:I'm getting sick of cooking for just me I need a dinner party to get me going again. Who wants to come.

Party? Party? Did someone say party? I'm in!

that puff pastry looks good! Please tell me it is store bought
It might be good stuffed with some lemon curd and fruit or something like that. yum!