What is for dinner? (May5 09)

[cookie]

I made Tilapia it was already breaded with lemon and peppercorn, (I got it at Aldi) and mushroom risotto (frozen) and then I made a Big salad with black olives, chic peas, chunks of cheddar cheese with blue cheese dressing. It was a fast easy meal and it was really Good! Cookie

[jglass]

Anyone ever tried a fish called Swai? I read it is some sort of farmed catfish or something. Supposed to be the new tilapia. I saw Swai at Krogers the other day. I had never heard of it before.

Jon will be having leftover smoked pulled pork tomorrow. For me I popped a large salmon filet into an asian marinade. I will be grilling that to go with a nice salad.

[cookie]

No, I never heard of that fish before. Your salmon recipe sounds Good. Cookie

[jfain]

Well tonight I’m going to make Peruvian grilled chicken leg quarters. I’ve been hearing “Oh Peruvian food, oh oh oh” Personally I don’t get it. The marinade seems to me to be exactly like a Mexican marinade only with soy sauce added but you now the old saying don’t knock it till you have tried it so I’m giving it a try. I’m going to serve it with spiced mango quinoa. I’m sure it will taste good. I have no doubt I just don’t understand how Peruvian food is so different from many other cuisines as to be getting all the attention it has lately. I’m willing and wanting to be proven wrong though so I’m going to cook up some dishes. Anyone else have any experience cooking this cuisine?

[cookie]

We took my Mom out for a Buffet, She Loved it! Cookie

[jglass]

I made a burrito casserole for dinner and to microwave tomorrow.
I made some tomato, basil and spinach soup for tomorrow for lunch.

[jfain]

Tonight I’m making turkey meatball curry with peas and a side of our favorite carrot raita with brown basmati. I made an almond and buckwheat jam cake that we will probably have for dessert.

[KYHeirloomer]

Carrot riata sounds intriquing, Jfain. I've only ever had it made with cucumber.

Care to share your recipe?

[cookie]

I made BBQ meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Cookie

[jfain]

Carrot riata sounds intriquing, Jfain. I've only ever had it made with cucumber.

Care to share your recipe?

Sure it's really easy.

Take about a tbls of brown mustard seeds and dry roast them in a skillet until they are fragrant and slightly toasted then set aside.

Grate a carrot and add enough yougurt to it make a loose kind of salad. Sort of like tzatziki. About half a cup or so normally. Stir in toasted mustard seeds.

I've made this recipe so many times as you can see it's not an exact science for me I kind of eyeball it.