Just another collection of "stuffs" we've been eating at home…..
The weather seems to be see-sawing a bit….first record heat, then rain with cooler weather followed-up by almost record heat, then misty mornings….looks like perhaps "May Gray" has settled in? Anyway, soup weather, at least in our household seems on the way out….except for the mushroom and potato leek soup.
The Missus actually requested Carne en su Jugo…..literally "meat cooked in it's own juices"……so, I borrowed a recipe from the recently published Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide since I was going to use their beans anyway. And anything that starts with bacon and bacon fat sounds good, right?
For me, the key to making this were the tomatillos; the Missus didn't want any stock used, so I made twice the amount of what amounts to a salsa verde for the soup.
The Missus's most recent "out of the blue" request? Patatas al Ajillo (garlic potatoes), to this Spanish staple I added to of the Missus's foundation items…….a fried egg and lardons.
As I mentioned in my most recent Smack’N Guamanian Grill post, the Missus requested that I make Kelaguen…..
As we seem to be switching to more warm weather dishes…..
And we've been kind of trading food with our friends as well. Frankie's Auntie "Alle", like many folks I know have been obsessed with making a certain dish…..I've read about all the sourdough obsessions going on; Alle, well, she was determined to make the perfect focaccia. Not any focaccia mind you; but Foccacia Triggiano, from the region in Italy where her dad is from and currently resides. It got to the point where she actually ordered flour from Puglia!
And we were the beneficiaries….
This type of focaccia, much like Foccacia Barese which I've had, uses potato, along with flour……
So yes, we've been eating rather well…..though we still miss going out to eat a couple of times a week.
Funny thing, there's one item that keeps hanging on….that the Missus isn't tired of yet.
Yep, it's Her beloved Hasselback Potatoes!
What's been coming out of your kitchen recently?
We hope everyone is in good health….both physically and mentally!
Hang in there!
Everything looks delicious! We’ve been cooking lots, not always successful but usually enjoyable. Stay well.
The enjoyable part is the most important RD! Take care!
we haven’t been baking bread but have been eating lots of canned fish and cooked fresh fish
Sounds like you’re getting all those good Omega-3s Kat!
Pasta. Lots and lots of pasta.
Soup looks delicious! I’ve been wanting to try some of Rancho Gordon’s beans but they’re always sold out when I try to mix & match varieties to get over the shipping charge hurdle. What was the reason for no stock, more flavor from just the tomatillos?
On your mention, I bought several types of Rancho Gordo heirloom beans. They are every bit as wonderful as the locally-raised dry beans (in Vermont). Thank you! Eat well. Be well.
Us too Junichi…..well, at least me!
Hi Jase – Thanks for taking the time out to comment. I know; Rancho Gordo is out of most of their beans….hopefully they’ll have more in stick soon. The Missus just didn’t want me to use beef broth and I didn’t have time, nor the energy to make any.
I’m glad you liked the beans from Rancho Gordo Dawn. Take care!
Lots of potatoes here too! 🙂 good and cheap and filling!
Gotta keep those potato farmers in business Lynnea! ;o) Hope you and Matthew are doing well. Take care!