MENU FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 16, 2010

One thing I have finally figured out in my old age. DONOT buy hot dog or hamburger buns. (A) they are expensive and ( B ) [note: there are spaces around that B in parentheses because this idiot editor interprets it as a happy face without them] they are terrible.  I have discovered that if yougo to the bakery department you can buy a bag of freshly bag rolls of whateversize works and use these. Individually wrap and freeze the leftovers.  They tend to be less expensive and they tastea hell of a lot better!! As they say, better late than never. One of these daysI have to learn to deal with yeast and bake my own – but that’s still down theroad a bit.  I guess you could call me ayeastophobic….

Tried the Grilled Paratha Bread.  Still prefer the Poori – but this is a loteasier and faster to do – and no deep frying. And no yeast.  I will try this again.  The pans I bought worked beautifully.

This week looks to be hot and humid with a few rainy,non grill able days. The rain is a pleasure – we’ve had so little this summerand I’m tired of looking at brown. I’m also tired of having to hand water everyday – so with the rain, I get a day off.

Mon.           Pierre Franney’s Broiled Tilapia Fillets with Mustard andLime 60 Min

                   Quinoa with Toasted Almonds and Cranberries VLD

                   Marsala Carrots CDS

Tues.           Gold Chicken Salad with Mango NF 129

                   Hungarian Cucumbers

                   Jasper White’s Summer Shack Cole Slaw JWSWC

Weds.                   BBQ Country Style Ribs RG 164

                   Steven Raichlen’s Grilled Potatoes & Onions ala Ketchup BB

                   Fresh Corn

Thurs.         Shrimp Pancakes FWS

Sun Dried Tomato and Garlic Crusted Rack of Lamb BA 1/08 75

                   Spinach Couscous with Lemon and Black Olives GM 2/06 89

                   Skillet Green Beans with Gorgonzola LFT

Fri. AM      Chilled Borscht a la Russe with Fresh Dilland Sour Cream  PFLC 916

Fri. PM       Warner’s Wings

                   Grilled Fillet Mignon with Roasted Red Peppers BT 102

                   Red Potato Salad with Onions and Black Olives BA 6/99 116

                   Corn

Sat.             Grilled Bratwurst with Sweet Onion Marmalade WSPT 77

                   Hot Bavarian Potato Salad with Bacon NGC 292

                   Sliced Tomatoes

Sun.            Bobby Flay’s Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Olives and

                      SherryOrange Sauce BFGI 74

                   Israeli Couscous with Black Olives and RoastedCherry Tomatoes GM 9/02 123

                   Corn

Cookie of the Week  # 29:Cashew Cranberry with Orange Glaze