It was a grilled cheese and chicken soup night tonight

Crawfish Etouffee and Crawfish Monica.

"Crabs and Dishwater."

It's a recipe from Mom's collection, and is explained like this:

Several decades ago, my brother and I were running around the house like young boys do, getting on Mom's last nerve. And then came hungry-time.

"Mom? What's for dinner? Hey, what's for dinner, Mom? We're hungry. Mom? Mom?!" and so forth.

Finally, out of sheer frustration (and probably all the while containing a desire to swat our skinny butts) Mom shouted, "crabs and dishwater!"

As the story goes, my brother and I pattered away quietly, probably wondering "what in the world?" Mom's mission -- get 'em to hush up and settle down -- had been accomplished.

In hindsight, I figure it was simply a convenient dish that Mom was able to put together on the cheap. It's simple, too: brown your ground beef; add in some onion, green pepper, and garlic (all chopped) plus some Italian seasoning. Let that cook for a few while the macaroni (spirals are more fun!) boils. Drain the mac, toss it into the mix, and add a big can of diced (or otherwise cut) tomatoes and a small can of tomato sauce. Let all that simmer for about 15 minutes and then fetch a bowl and a fork. Yum.

C&D is one more reason for my brother and me to say, "Thanks, Mom!"

Fresh kielbasa browned and then thrown in the slow cooker with some homemade sauerkraut with homemade potato and onion perogi, the Mrs knocked it out of the park with this one, was tough watching college football with all the good smells coming out of the kitchen this afternoon, then she made a homemade apple crisp to top things off

Oh man I can taste those perogis. YUM!
That meal sounds fantastic!

Kung pao chicken. Pretty good.

Bald1 it was really fantastic, we are fortunate and have a local market we are able to get fresh kielbasa anytime, and the perogi are one of my all time favorite comfort foods. You post some amazing meals also sir!!

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Originally posted by Oaklane:
Fresh kielbasa browned and then thrown in the slow cooker with some homemade sauerkraut with homemade potato and onion perogi, the Mrs knocked it out of the park with this one, was tough watching college football with all the good smells coming out of the kitchen this afternoon, then she made a homemade apple crisp to top things off

Sounds like Christmas Eve dinner a few months early. Nothing like good Polish food.

I had stuffed cabbage last night, slathered in sour cream.

Man you guys are on a roll. I LOVE golumpki too!

Way back in 1966 I was in Utica NY during a massive 3 day blizzard that shut everything down. Drifts were horrendous. So bad that snow had piled up to the second story of the house I was in. Across the street was a neighborhood bar run by a gal and her daughters. We got up the courage to tunnel our way over and were treated to beer, golumpki and perogis. They were Polish. Made a lasting impression on me!

Here are some articles about that storm which dumped over 100" in some areas:
https://search.brave.com/searc...+york&source=desktop

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And speaking of comfort food, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is planned for later today.
For those looking for the recipe / how to, here ya go. Really quite simple.
https://www.bingingwithbabish..../2017/5/4/aglioeolio
https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/aglio-e-olio/

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Oh and Oaklane, thank you for the nod.

Thai Basil Chicken:

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Originally posted by bald1:
And speaking of comfort food, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is planned for later today.

One of my favorites. I do a Chef John version with fresh grated Parm (I get the imported 48 month aged stuff and dang if it ain't good!). I also add some seasoned sauteed shrimp for a full meal.

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Originally posted by Gustofer:

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Originally posted by bald1:
And speaking of comfort food, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is planned for later today.

One of my favorites. I do a Chef John version with fresh grated Parm (I get the imported 48 month aged stuff and dang if it ain't good!). I also add some seasoned sauteed shrimp for a full meal.

Huge Thumbs up!

The Food Wishes Chef John version:
https://foodwishes.blogspot.co...o-e-olio-recipe.html

I like Aglio e Olio as well; we make it often here in addition to quick marina. Pasta is a frequent dish here.

I've tried various recipes (although all are very similar given the simplicity of the dish) and they all turn out well.

My preferred recipe is now: garlic, dried whole chili pepper (I crush it before using), salt/pepper, EVOO. Same as usual. But I've come to prefer angel hair / capellini; for me it gives a better sauce to pasta ratio given how light the sauce is. And I use a bit of sugar in the sauce to enhance the garlic a bit. And I don't put lemon or cheese. I like the garlic to shine through on center stage.

It'd be cool to get together someday and make all the same dishes w/ our little twists. I'd really enjoy that. And also try some of the fancy stuff beancooker makes.

Quail Marsala over Penn Dutch noodles

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Quail Marsala over Penn Dutch noodles

Dayum that looks amazingly tasty!

Today's menu feature at Casa V-Tail was pan-seared salmon in a home-made bourbon / maple / honey / garlic marinade, with sides of broccoli and rice.

The only pictures I have are the empty plates after it was eaten.

Shrimp scampi rolls.

Oh wow. I’ll take two.

Saturday in our house has been homemade pizza night for a long time. Everything is scratch, my wife is making the sauce now. I don’t get tired of it, she’s good at it.