Poll of the Day > Got any recipe suggestions for me, PotD?

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One of my new years resolutions is to learn to cook 6 new dishes. I did chicken katsu curry already and will do it again soon-ish (learned some things the first time, gonna change it up the second time so it comes out better).

Anywho, idk if you guys have anything you like or would recommend. Thanks!

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Spaghetti carbonara?

I know its a basic bitch dish but it's really good if done well, one of my favourite meals.

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I just made a pot roast for the first time and it was super easy. Do you have a crock pot?

I followed this recipe, except I subbed avocado oil for the olive oil and I added potatoes. I'm newish to cooking myself and while I was anxious handling such a large piece of meat (4 lb Chuck) this recipe was easy and turned out great

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/perfect-pot-roast-recipe-2118771

For the potatoes I just took small red taters, washed them, removed the eyes, halved them and threw them in with the carrots and onions at the end

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Someone tag sunny.

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FatalAccident posted...

Spaghetti carbonara?

I know its a basic bitch dish but it's really good if done well, one of my favourite meals.

Same here. I love this!

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Salmon with a brown sugar glaze is delicious and relatively easy.

FatalAccident posted...

I know its a basic bitch dish but it's really good if done well, one of my favourite meals.

It's no problem. I'm not a super fancy cook. Just trying to get better. Thanks! I've added it to the list!

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Gimme a bit once this meeting is over and I'll share some of my favs

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Far-Queue posted...

I just made a pot roast for the first time and it was super easy. Do you have a crock pot?

I actually saw your topic the other day! It looked amazing! I do have a crockpot. I will try. Thank you.
:D

hockey7318 posted...

Salmon with a brown sugar glaze is delicious and relatively easy.

That's the level of difficulty I'm shooting for. I don't do a lot of fish. This sounds like a good place to start. Thanks!

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Cookies? https://i.imgur.com/O5u5pFh.jpg

I rather like a well made mille~feuille... it's like eating a thousand pancakes at the same time

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edit: sorry some of these might be complicated, didn't see you're starting out

Jamaican Jerk Chicken:
I used scotch bonnet peppers, if you can't find that I would use habaneros
https://thenovicegardener.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/jamaican-jerk/

Lemon, white wine, thyme wild rice & chicken
easy and yummy
https://hungerthirstplay.com/one-pan-lemon-chicken-thighs-and-wild-rice/

Swedish Meatballs
I use pork and breadcrumbs tho
http://www.thegalleygourmet.net/2011/01/swedish-meatballs.html

Chicken white chili
I make a shit ton of this for leftovers since it's quite a few steps
http://wonderfuljoyahead.blogspot.com/2011/11/texas-white-chicken-chili.html

I think this is the recipe I used for crawfish touffe for leftovers from a crawfish boil
https://www.turntablekitchen.com/recipes/guest-post-shrimp-etouffee-by-amanda-areias-of-give-me-flour-mardi-gras-edition/

lemongrass pork
recipe is for the banh mi which is good, but the marinated pork by itself is delicious. I made my own kecap manis
https://rasamalaysia.com/banh-mi-recipe/
https://www.daringgourmet.com/homemade-kecap-manis-indonesian-sweet-soy-sauce/

Chicken piccata
nice and simple w/ some linguine, classic if you haven't made it already
https://inquiringchef.com/lemon-chicken-piccata/

No specific recipes, but miso glazed salmon is pretty tasty too. Oh risotto and paella too. Can't find my usual recipe for filipino chicken adobo but that's yummy too.

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this also is very very simple and quick but I make it quite often
https://www.budgetbytes.com/yellow-rice-chicken-skillet/

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FatalAccident posted...

Spaghetti carbonara?

I know its a basic bitch dish but it's really good if done well, one of my favourite meals.

Its also super easy and one I recommend for newish cooks.

grimhilde00 posted...

Jamaican Jerk Chicken:
I used scotch bonnet peppers, if you can't find that I would use habaneros
https://thenovicegardener.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/jamaican-jerk/

Jerk is fuckin delicious. Definitely do this.

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Thanks grimhilde I'm gonna copy paste those into a message to myself so I don't lose them when I purge.

Thinking of making shepherd's pie or meat loaf next. Could probably use that meatballs recipe and turn it into a loaf

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grimhilde00 posted...

this also is very very simple and quick but I make it quite often
https://www.budgetbytes.com/yellow-rice-chicken-skillet/

I actually made that on your recommendation, it was good, but, all of the tumeric left a weird yellow liquid afterwords.

I have a few. Like I have a a garlic chicken recipe, or a really good Mac & Cheese recipe. And a few pasta ones, I guess. But those are really recipes... Anything is particular youre looking for. Or a certain type...
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shadowsword87 posted...

I actually made that on your recommendation, it was good, but, all of the tumeric left a weird yellow liquid afterwords.

Yeah it tends to do that

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Oh also it's a good idea to learn how to make omelettes. That's often my trash breakfast, like, got veggies or herbs that I need to use up, chop it up and throw it in an omelette and suddenly you fancy lol

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grimhilde00 posted...

Oh also it's a good idea to learn how to make omelettes. That's often my trash breakfast, like, got veggies or herbs that I need to use up, chop it up and throw it in an omelette and suddenly you fancy lol

I like little hashbrown sized ham cubes in my omelettes :D

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shadowsword87 posted...

I actually made that on your recommendation, it was good, but, all of the tumeric left a weird yellow liquid afterwords.

oh also I always forget to mention but I use a shit ton more salt in this recipe than what it calls for.

I typically use more salt in general than recipes call for / at more steps (but this recipe stands out), but that's something you figure out the more you cook.

Lokarin posted...

I like little hashbrown sized ham cubes in my omelettes :D

yeah I like ham too in omelettes ^-^ I like to pan fry the little bits then throw it in

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Chili

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Far-Queue posted...

Thinking of making shepherd's pie or meat loaf next. Could probably use that meatballs recipe and turn it into a loaf

also I would just find a loaf recipe that's meant to be a loaf. Those typically have different herbs. Shepherds pie is fun to make :) I like to sprinkle paprika on the top just to make it prettier lol

also changed my mind what I'm cooking on Friday. What pasta do y'all think I should serve with this? I typically like linguine, but I'm not really well versed for what pasta goes with what kinda sauce/dish
https://cafedelites.com/chicken-cacciatore/

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also I like to use foodgawker.com for recipe browsing

sorry I'm posting a lot in this topic I just like cooking and sharing recipes ._.
(I have 10,127 recipes saved on foodgawker >_>)

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I don't mind I've been meaning to cook more as up until last year I was limited to spaghetti, hamburgers, and French toast lol. I've expanded my ability quite a bit but still have a ton to learn. Have yet to cook with chicken because the thought of undercooking it freaks me out

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Far-Queue posted...

Have yet to cook with chicken because the thought of undercooking it freaks me out

cook chicken thighs! They don't dry out as easily so it's harder to overcook them because of that.

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I made the salmon @hockey7318 recommended. I found a recipe here:
"Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe | Allrecipes" https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/180764/salmon-with-brown-sugar-glaze/

Lesson learned: use the equipment they tell you to. I need a broiling pan apparently. It was super simple otherwise.

The salmon broke when I transferred it to my plate. The other stuff is cauliflower rice and veggies because I'm trying to eat less rice.

grimhilde00 posted...

also I like to use foodgawker.com for recipe browsing

sorry I'm posting a lot in this topic I just like cooking and sharing recipes ._.
(I have 10,127 recipes saved on foodgawker >_>)

It's np! I totally understand! I get that way about things too!
:D

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I use Allrecipes, as well... Though, I usually change up the ingredients and stuff often... So, I guess I use it more as a template...
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Yeah, I don't measure anything. I just eyeball it. I didn't have Dijon mustard and didn't want to buy any, so I used a mustard and mayo mixture.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZKLBD_LHYw

or EZ version:
Cook spaghetti
Empty 1 can sardines in olive oil on it (King oscar is my favorite)
pound italian seasoning on it
Parmesan cheese (but you'll be a fatty)

That's it. Sometimes, I get the arugula and it actually tastes good and adds a lot of character. But then I have too much arugula in the fridge for 1 bachelor.

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SpeedDemon20 posted...

Yeah, I don't measure anything. I just eyeball it. I didn't have Dijon mustard and didn't want to buy any, so I used a mustard and mayo mixture.

I have eyeballed it before. Though, I will measure when I can (if I want to). But I usually end up taking out things I don't want (or can't have), and usually add more cheese. But it really just depends on what I'm cooking...
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looks yummy! and it's flaking apart so looks cooked nicely

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are you trying to eat less rice because of weight or?

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maybe sunny will break his nda and tell you his pizza recipe. I hear it's a completely original pizza, nobody has ever come up with the same combination.
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grimhilde00 posted...

are you trying to eat less rice because of weight or?

Yep!

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This topic has induced hunger in me

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SpeedDemon20 posted...

Yep!

Cool cool. I love rice so make room for it for weight loss but you do what works for you :)

I recommend shirataki rice was well. I thought that had a bit more of a satisfying chewy texture compared to cauliflower rice and didn't have the cauli taste. Jambalaya was a good recipe for that that I've made.

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I might have shared some heavier calorie recipes. I also have a lot more lighter ones I like. Will get back tomorrow with some of those and they tend to be simpler too.

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This is really good, even if it looks like ass:
https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-sesame-beef/

Nice! Glad you tried it and glad it worked out. I personally don't have a broiler pan and just throw it on a cookie sheet with foil and it normally broils just fine so don't worry too much about the gear they say to use.

Another of my favorites is tuna steaks where you brown up some sesame seeds first, dip the edges of the tuna steaks in soy sauce then coat the edges of the tuna in the sesame seeds. Cook for a couple minutes a side and its done. Fast, easy, and so damn delicious.

I used to use that one for showing off my cooking abilities to people I was dating. Now I make it whenever the wife is craving it.

I need to cook better, tag

hockey7318 posted...

I personally don't have a broiler pan and just throw it on a cookie sheet with foil and it normally broils just fine so don't worry too much about the gear they say to use.

I used a cookie sheet too. But there was a sudden POP while it was cooking, and when I turned the oven-light on, the sheet had warped. It went back afterwards, but that did startle me.

Anywho, I put a lot of these dishes in my calendar (goes up until March so far, and I haven't even finished entering everything!). I have chicken katsu curry this week. I couldn't get the golden brown on the chicken last time, but I read a tip about putting the panko bread crumbs in the toaster oven for a bit before coating. Hopefully that works!

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Oh, I never realized that might be why my cookie sheets are all warped...

okay the theme of this post is keep it not too complex and keep it not too heavy! (sorry if I fail at either of those)

and I avoided things that were like rice bowls, which are a lot of my simpler dishes unfortunately >_>

for some light recipes check out https://www.skinnytaste.com/
they have a lot of cauliflower rice recipes

some examples
https://www.skinnytaste.com/lighter-chicken-francese-83-pts/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/slow-cooker-moroccan-chicken-olive-tagine/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/filipino-adobo-chicken/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/shrimp-scampi-with-broccoli-orzo/

Sole meunire is nice and light
https://www.monpetitfour.com/sole-meuniere-2/

Another easy fish recipe I like is get salmon or steelhead trout (I prefer that trout, it's less fishy tasting imo and very similar to salmon) and bake it in the oven w/ a little olive oil, garlic, dill, rosemary, and lemon wedges on top (squeeze lemon juice all over from those when ready to eat)

again, miso ginger salmon is great

My usual side is either broccolini or brussel sprouts, roasted until crispy w/ shallots+garlic+olive oil, then tossed w/ some red wine vinegar+honey or maple syrup and a little bit of balsamic glaze

I like to make this chimichurri sauce (I chop it myself very very finely, didn't like how it turned out using a food processor) and do bowls with grilled/baked chicken cubed, sweet potato cubes roasted w/ chile powder, black beans, feta, and rice (cauliflower would be fine here since it's not really the main thing) and it's delicious
https://cafedelites.com/authentic-chimichurri-uruguay-argentina/

^ chimichurri is also really good with a flank steak or shrimp

blackened catfish with cajun spices is nice and simple

this is a cauliflower rice recipe I have, haven't made it yet
https://paleoglutenfree.com/recipes/whole30-thai-chicken-cauliflower-rice/

various chicken recipes I have saved that don't look too complex or heavy (I have not made all of these):
https://www.brooklynforkandspoon.com/blog/chicken-with-artichokes-shallots-and-garlic
https://americanhomecook.com/one-pan-skillet-chicken-with-tomatoes-and-lemon/
https://www.spendwithpennies.com/cuban-chicken-mojo/
https://cravingcalifornia.com/smokey-paprika-chicken-with-cucumber-tzatziki/
https://slowcookergourmet.net/slow-cooker-creamy-cilantro-lime-chicken/
https://damndelicious.net/2014/09/01/baked-honey-mustard-chicken/

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Wow, thank you so much, Kriem! I'll put them on my calendar!
:D

I don't mind rice bowl recipes. I figure I can substitute the rice and it should still work hopefully? I'm doing chicken katsu curry with cauliflower rice tomorrow. The plan so far is "new" recipes on Thursdays.

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I made beef adobo years ago. That chicken recipe sounds great

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grimhilde00 posted...

lemon wedges on top

Also I didn't mean wedges here I meant circles/slices/idk the word

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grimhilde00 posted...

Also I didn't mean wedges here I meant circles/slices/idk the word

Grill the lemon.

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I am making this tonight with some leftover tenders I had after trimming up chicken breasts. I can let you know how it went after, but it looks good:

https://therecipecritic.com/wprm_print/66484

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I tried this a week or so ago. Best fried chicken I've ever had.

https://basicswithbabish.co/basicsepisodes/hot-chicken

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Chicken katsu curry with cauliflower rice. I toasted half the panko, so it's a bit more golden brown this time.
:D

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I've been meaning to get some panko, I don't use breadcrumbs so it's not a big deal for me to get something slightly fancy, it just feels weird to throw out what I have