One time on Usenet, Omelet said:
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"kilikini" wrote:
Omelet wrote:

In any case, yes, I give friends a "doggy bag" to take home leftovers.
Always.

Ah! good! They were especially enamoured of the rice and squash.
I had 2 extra servings of that that I sent plus extra rice since I'd
made a LOT of it. I had enough stock to make 15 cups so I did.
So many things that leftover rice is good for.

I had bought some brand new large Glad disposable plastic containers in
anticipation of doing just that. :-)

I use those too -- they're perfect for such situations. They're
a small cost (unlike Tupperware) so you don't have to worry about
getting them back...

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One time on Usenet, Omelet said:
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"kilikini" wrote:

I love dill on asparagus! I dress my steamed asparagus up quite frequently
with a lemon dill butter. It's good!

Mmmm now we're talkin'. ;-d

Dill also goes well on mushrooms, green beans and peas.

And Shrimps too as well as other fish.

Brrrrr...I absolutely *hate* dill weed. I wish I didn't, but it
just gags me, always has. No dill pickles for me... :-(

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"Muddle" wrote:

I rinse fresh asparagus as it is usually grown in sandy soil. I melt two
tbsp. of butter some garlic salt and pepper in an oblong bowl then toss and
grill outside. I spend more time watching and turning my asparagus than I
do the meat I serve it with. Grilled asparagus has a nutty flavor that you
can't get by steaming.

Mm yeah! Grilling asparagus was the one thing that finally prompted me
to buy one of those flat grilling pans so you could do veggies that
would otherwise drop thru the gratings!

Have you tried sliced zucchini or yellow crookneck squash, sliced,
marinated and grilled?

Portabello mushrooms are also utterly divine. ;-d
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unge (Little Malice) wrote:

One time on Usenet, Omelet said:
In article ,
"kilikini" wrote:

I love dill on asparagus! I dress my steamed asparagus up quite
frequently
with a lemon dill butter. It's good!

Mmmm now we're talkin'. ;-d

Dill also goes well on mushrooms, green beans and peas.

And Shrimps too as well as other fish.

Brrrrr...I absolutely *hate* dill weed. I wish I didn't, but it
just gags me, always has. No dill pickles for me... :-(

Not everybody likes it. :-)
Kinda like the whole Cilantro thing.

I don't care for Arugula either but my mom loved it.
Can't even stand the way it smells!
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On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:14:37 GMT, unge (Little
Malice) wrote:

Brrrrr...I absolutely *hate* dill weed. I wish I didn't, but it
just gags me, always has. No dill pickles for me... :-(

Dill weed (the fronds of the plant) and dill seeds (used in pickles)
have distinctly different tastes. Cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
and coriander seeds present the same way.

There is no dill weed in dill pickles and no dill seeds in dill weed
dishes. While it is possible, I guess, that you dislike them both, if
you have not tried fresh dill, don't let your horror of dill pickles
turn you away.

I am not a big fan of dill weed, but my wife loves it. It's tolerable
enough for me that I am willing to alternate using dill weed every
other time when we make boiled potatoes, lemon sauteed shrimp or
home-made gravlox.

She has never mentioned using dill weed with asparagus and I have NO
intention of telling her about it!

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Omelet wrote:


Mm yeah! Grilling asparagus was the one thing that finally prompted me
to buy one of those flat grilling pans so you could do veggies that
would otherwise drop thru the gratings!

Have you tried sliced zucchini or yellow crookneck squash, sliced,
marinated and grilled?

Portabello mushrooms are also utterly divine. ;-d

Now that you have a grill pan you should be using it for grilling
meats. Steaks, chops and boneless skinless chicken breasts are
all great grilled. I have also done shrimp and fish on mine. I
live it. I use it all the time for grilling when it is too cold
to BBQ.

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unge (Little Malice) wrote:

One time on Usenet, Omelet said:

Worked out very well. :-)

Nice pictures, looks very good.

Thanks!


Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?

I'm *always* happy to send leftovers home with friends. Then
again, I can't remember having anyone who isn't a friend over
for a meal lately.

Make that "never" here too. G

None of that "husband is bringing the boss
home for dinner" stuff here...

So far, so good!

I know that they were more than happy to take stuff home, especially the
extra rice and squashes.

I've got 4 more butternuts out in the 'frige that are not processed yet.
I'll probably do them this week. Both dad and I really like this
preparation! The only hard part is peeling them and I know I don't
really have to, but I prefer it that way.
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unge (Little Malice) wrote:

I had bought some brand new large Glad disposable plastic containers in
anticipation of doing just that. :-)

I use those too -- they're perfect for such situations. They're
a small cost (unlike Tupperware) so you don't have to worry about
getting them back...

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That's part of it, and I've also found that those things hold a better
seal than an rubbermade container on the market! I do re-use the ones I
keep here until the start leaking or get stained, then I toss them.

I use them for freezing soup and stuff too.
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Oh pshaw, on Mon 13 Nov 2006 05:04:19a, Omelet meant to say...

Worked out very well. :-)
My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
conversation... They actually consumed more of the meal than they or I
expected them to. G Guess it was good!

Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?

I somehow managed to miss your original post, Katra, but had to compliment
you on a fabulous spread!!! Everything looks and sounds delicious. From
your description, it was obviously enjoyed by all!

I don't entertain much at all anymore. Perhaps that will change after we
move. In any event, unless I barely know the people, I always offer anything
they'd like to take home, and i usually have takers. :-)

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Oh pshaw, on Mon 13 Nov 2006 10:35:37a, Cape Cod Bob meant to say...

On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:14:37 GMT, unge (Little
Malice) wrote:

Brrrrr...I absolutely *hate* dill weed. I wish I didn't, but it just
gags me, always has. No dill pickles for me... :-(

Dill weed (the fronds of the plant) and dill seeds (used in pickles)
have distinctly different tastes. Cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
and coriander seeds present the same way.

True, although the tastes of fresh dill weed and dill seed seem somewhat
more related that those of fresh coriander and coriander seed.


There is no dill weed in dill pickles and no dill seeds in dill weed
dishes. While it is possible, I guess, that you dislike them both, if
you have not tried fresh dill, don't let your horror of dill pickles
turn you away.

Not nessarily true. Fresh pack dill pickles often have an entire heado of
dill (including fronds)in the jar. I've not seen this in processed
pickles, however.

I am not a big fan of dill weed, but my wife loves it. It's tolerable
enough for me that I am willing to alternate using dill weed every
other time when we make boiled potatoes, lemon sauteed shrimp or
home-made gravlox.

She has never mentioned using dill weed with asparagus and I have NO
intention of telling her about it!

I love dill weed and add it to many things, including occasionally to
asparagus.

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One time on Usenet, Cape Cod Bob said:
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:14:37 GMT, unge (Little
Malice) wrote:

Brrrrr...I absolutely *hate* dill weed. I wish I didn't, but it
just gags me, always has. No dill pickles for me... :-(

Dill weed (the fronds of the plant) and dill seeds (used in pickles)
have distinctly different tastes. Cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
and coriander seeds present the same way.

I'll be -- I didn't know either of these things.

There is no dill weed in dill pickles and no dill seeds in dill weed
dishes. While it is possible, I guess, that you dislike them both, if
you have not tried fresh dill, don't let your horror of dill pickles
turn you away.

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I'm relatively sure that my Mom used dill weed in a shrimp dish
she used to make, and I didn't like it, but given what you've said,
I may be willing to try it again sometime. Perhaps in small amounts,
it might be acceptable. Thanks for the info...

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One time on Usenet, Dave Smith said:
Omelet wrote:

Mm yeah! Grilling asparagus was the one thing that finally prompted me
to buy one of those flat grilling pans so you could do veggies that
would otherwise drop thru the gratings!

Have you tried sliced zucchini or yellow crookneck squash, sliced,
marinated and grilled?

Portabello mushrooms are also utterly divine. ;-d

Now that you have a grill pan you should be using it for grilling
meats. Steaks, chops and boneless skinless chicken breasts are
all great grilled. I have also done shrimp and fish on mine. I
live it. I use it all the time for grilling when it is too cold
to BBQ.

Okay, what's a grilling pan? I'm picturing something without
holes, but that would defeat the purpose of grilling, I would
think...

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Dave Smith wrote:

Omelet wrote:


Mm yeah! Grilling asparagus was the one thing that finally prompted me
to buy one of those flat grilling pans so you could do veggies that
would otherwise drop thru the gratings!

Have you tried sliced zucchini or yellow crookneck squash, sliced,
marinated and grilled?

Portabello mushrooms are also utterly divine. ;-d

Now that you have a grill pan you should be using it for grilling
meats. Steaks, chops and boneless skinless chicken breasts are
all great grilled.

Um, I was referring to a flat holed pan that goes on top of the gratings
over the wood/charcoal fire. I grill meats all the time (see the rest of
the Sunday Dinner series for Grilled cornish game hen) but put those
directly on the grill grates. They are coated.

Look carefully at this pic. You can see the pan underneath the kebabs.
That goes directly on the BBQ grill over the fire. Since I was using
direct heat, I was grilling, not BBQ'ing by strict definition.

http://tinypic.com/2vmueww.jpg

I could do kebabs right on the gratings, but this is safer and easier,
and gave me better results.

I have also done shrimp and fish on mine. I
live it. I use it all the time for grilling when it is too cold
to BBQ.

We must be talking two different things. I was talking about a special
holed pan that is used on the BBQ/wood grill.

I do not own a stovetop grill pan but I do own an electric contact
(foreman type) grill that I use quite frequently with good success. :-)
I use it a lot for fish, pork and beef. Shrimp gets a quick stir fry in
butter, olive oil, garlic and lemon pepper in the CI skillet. I'll add
some dillweed at the end if I have it on hand. I tend to run out of it.
G

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Worked out very well. :-)
My two guests dove into it eagerly but we still had a nice dinner
conversation...
People that talk while they eat not hungry. Why would you invite them over
in the first place?

They actually consumed more of the meal than they or I
expected them to. G Guess it was good!

Question, I don't entertain very often. How many people here send
leftovers home with dinner guests if they are good friends (and they
want them) and there is still plenty of fresh, unserved food available?

I did quite a bit of housecleaning and even replaced my curtains. I
always buy machine washable curtains anyway, but it was time for some
new ones. Dad had bought me a dozen white roses, (he does that from
time to time) so I filled in the bouquet with some greenery from around
the yard and I think it turned out rather nice. I know it drew
compliments.

Final menu was:
Grilled spatchcocked cornish game hens, marinated in Vinagrette and
lightly sprinkled with some salt free lemon pepper, (I don't think that
CGH's need much help so did not want to over-do it), grilled veggie and
shrimp kebabs treated the same, (mushrooms and zucchini), Butternut
squash halves stuffed with a rice mix, (rice was cooked in ham stock
flavored with garlic, onion, ginger root and celery and I added some
thinly sliced small carrots and some fresh frozen peas), and a small ear
of white corn on the cob. For once, I picked small, fine ears instead of
the larger, fatter ones. I've found small kernels to be sweeter and more
tender and it was more of a treat than a major part of the meal.
Beverage was Martinelli's sparkling apple cider.

Pics:

1CleanMushrooms.jpg
http://tinypic.com/33kzurb.jpg

2LittleZucchini.jpg
http://tinypic.com/450xn4j.jpg

3PeeledShrimp.jpg
http://tinypic.com/35icg3a.jpg

4VeggieMarinade.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2ef8eb5.jpg

5VeggieKebabsRaw.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2vmueww.jpg

6CornishHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/42xxpj6.jpg

7Sp 8MarinatingHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2ivcthi.jpg

8SpatchockedHen.jpg
http://tinypic.com/4g8jpld.jpg

9SeasonedHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/35d3thl.jpg

10HardwoodCharcoal.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2d7v78x.jpg

11MesquiteGrillwood.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2qvy2pc.jpg

12GrillFire111206.jpg
http://tinypic.com/2a646lz.jpg

13GrilledCornishHens.jpg
http://tinypic.com/4cuzhvb.jpg

14CornishHensPlated.jpg
http://tinypic.com/48qvjvl.jpg

15WeedsNRoses111206.jpg
http://tinypic.com/43o5c11.jpg
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unge (Little Malice) wrote:

One time on Usenet, Dave Smith said:
Omelet wrote:

Mm yeah! Grilling asparagus was the one thing that finally prompted me
to buy one of those flat grilling pans so you could do veggies that
would otherwise drop thru the gratings!

Have you tried sliced zucchini or yellow crookneck squash, sliced,
marinated and grilled?

Portabello mushrooms are also utterly divine. ;-d

Now that you have a grill pan you should be using it for grilling
meats. Steaks, chops and boneless skinless chicken breasts are
all great grilled. I have also done shrimp and fish on mine. I
live it. I use it all the time for grilling when it is too cold
to BBQ.

Okay, what's a grilling pan? I'm picturing something without
holes, but that would defeat the purpose of grilling, I would
think...

It's a pan for the stovetop, usually cast iron, that has grilling ridges
built in:

http://tinyurl.com/y35nxg

I don't really have any desire to own one. ;-) I'm happy with my
electric grill for indoor grilling.

He misunderstood what I was talking about. Read my followup to him.
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