What's For Dinner Tonight?

chassis · 12-16-2023, 05:53 PM

Shakshuka

Never gets old! So flavorful and fresh.

Strictly speaking, shakshuka does not include meat. This is a Turkish-inspired version using sucuk smoked dry beef sausage.

Onions
Garlic
Bell pepper
Zucchini
Aubergine
Fresh tomatoes
Sucuk
Eggs
Cumin
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Many versions call for tomato paste and canned tomatoes. I used neither, and rather increased the diced fresh tomatoes. This version is therefore 100% fresh, with the exception of the sucuk. Using fresh tomatoes and skipping the cans simplifies the recipe because of fewer ingredients, and increases freshness by avoiding processed products where possible.

Shakshuka can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is often eaten with (flat) bread. Tomorrow I plan to have leftover shakshuka on rice.

JJ 911SC · 12-16-2023, 05:56 PM

P & W

Lady Jane · 12-16-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chassis

Shakshuka

Never gets old! So flavorful and fresh.

Nom nom... I looked at the eggplant recipe. Drool...

chassis · 12-16-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Nom nom... I looked at the eggplant recipe. Drool...

Agree! Eggplant is really great, and imo underappreciated. At least in mainstream cuisine is this country.

MassWholeBimmer · 12-17-2023, 05:22 PM

Lazy man's baked stuffed shrimp, Smashed potatoes, sirloin topped with onions, canned corn (still in the microwave 😀 )

JJ 911SC · 12-17-2023, 06:18 PM

Well, BBQ Lamb Chop was on the menu but ma meilleure moitié got Covid (she did not feel great yesterday, was negative but this morning she tested positive).

So I had to settle for my best go to concoction

A ta santé ma Chérie

M_Six · 12-17-2023, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Well, BBQ Lamb Chop was on the menu but ma meilleure moitié got Covid (she did not feel great yesterday, was negative but this morning she tested positive).

So I had to settle for my best go to concoction

A ta santé ma Chérie

Speedy recovery to her and I hope you avoid it.

M_Six · 12-17-2023, 06:41 PM

We went up to Champaign at the U of I campus and ate at one of our favorite places. It's a quasi-Korean restaurant with traditional Korean food like Bibimbap and non-traditional stuff like my Crispy Chicken here.

JJ 911SC · 12-17-2023, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Speedy recovery to her and I hope you avoid it.

I did avoid it the first time she got it but this time I think I passed it to her

Esteban · 12-17-2023, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

I did avoid it the first time she got it but this time I think I passed it to her

Hope you and your wife get better soon, JJ.

Lady Jane · 12-18-2023, 03:07 PM

Small homemade pizza since I was making dough for bread.

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M_Six · 12-18-2023, 03:08 PM

Looks yummy. Both the bread and the pizza.

M_Six · 12-18-2023, 05:30 PM

Ras el hanout chicken over brown rice. Pretty easy to make once the prep work is done. Tasty.

JJ 911SC · 12-18-2023, 05:48 PM

Covid Crap Dinner Streak Continue

chassis · 12-18-2023, 06:00 PM

"Chef" salad

Mixed greens
Kalamata olives
Pepperoncini
Tomatoes
Sucuk - Turkish smoked beef sausage
Freshly grated parmesan
EVOO
Balsamic glaze
S&P

Grapes for dessert.

Really good. No pics!

JJ 911SC · 12-19-2023, 06:52 PM

Well the Crap Fest is over...

The wifey was tired of eating toast so much to my chagrin, she decided to do a Sauced Chicken on spaghettini. It was tasty.

UncleWede · 12-20-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Congratulations to your niece. Pinning is an old and noble tradition dating back to Florence Nightingale for excellence in nursing.

I just found out last night that it was my oldest son who pinned her. She showed interest when he was in the program, and he nurtured her along and got her fully immersed.

The reason I didn't know was because I got the invite to the pinning ceremony 15 minutes before the start, and I was at least 30 minutes away (if I had nothing else to do, like eat dinner)

JJ 911SC · 12-20-2023, 06:15 PM

Crapfest is back

Oven Toasted

JJ 911SC · 12-21-2023, 06:14 PM

Et ça continue...

Home made Big Mac (2 x ¼ pounder Angus Beef Patty) with Calamari Rings.

Lady Jane · 12-22-2023, 02:02 PM

Not dinner yet but thinking of you.

JJ 911SC

(My BF from Halifax dropped-in for the weekend.)

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Lady Jane · 12-22-2023, 04:19 PM

Seafood chowder with homemade bread.

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JJ 911SC · 12-22-2023, 05:42 PM

So predictable...

First Bake

Second Bake, Cheese and Bacon Bits added (I know I took of photo but it happened all the time, it does not show up, thank you Mr Apple)

Plated

Waiting for Nibbles

After a lot begging, getting some Cheese and Bacon Bit

12-16-2023, 05:53 PM	#9175
chassis Colonel 7620 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	Shakshuka Never gets old! So flavorful and fresh. Strictly speaking, shakshuka does not include meat. This is a Turkish-inspired version using sucuk smoked dry beef sausage. Onions Garlic Bell pepper Zucchini Aubergine Fresh tomatoes Sucuk Eggs Cumin Salt Freshly ground black pepper Many versions call for tomato paste and canned tomatoes. I used neither, and rather increased the diced fresh tomatoes. This version is therefore 100% fresh, with the exception of the sucuk. Using fresh tomatoes and skipping the cans simplifies the recipe because of fewer ingredients, and increases freshness by avoiding processed products where possible. Shakshuka can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is often eaten with (flat) bread. Tomorrow I plan to have leftover shakshuka on rice. Attached Images Last edited by chassis; 12-17-2023 at 08:05 AM..
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12-16-2023, 05:56 PM	#9176
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12-17-2023, 05:22 PM	#9179
MassWholeBimmer Private First Class 2162 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: North East USA iTrader: (0)	Lazy man's baked stuffed shrimp, Smashed potatoes, sirloin topped with onions, canned corn (still in the microwave 😀 ) Attached Images __________________ 2023. X5 M50i 2019. F150 SCREW 3.5 L Ecoboost
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12-17-2023, 06:18 PM	#9180
JJ 911SC Crusty Old Navy Chief 25457 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X3 M40I [10.00] 1983 Porsche 911SC ... [7.50]	Well, BBQ Lamb Chop was on the menu but ma meilleure moitié got Covid (she did not feel great yesterday, was negative but this morning she tested positive). So I had to settle for my best go to concoction A ta santé ma Chérie Attached Images
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12-17-2023, 06:41 PM	#9182
M_Six Free Thinker 18658 Rep 7,513 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	We went up to Champaign at the U of I campus and ate at one of our favorite places. It's a quasi-Korean restaurant with traditional Korean food like Bibimbap and non-traditional stuff like my Crispy Chicken here. Attached Images __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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12-18-2023, 03:07 PM	#9185
Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 79204 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	Small homemade pizza since I was making dough for bread.
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12-18-2023, 03:08 PM	#9186
M_Six Free Thinker 18658 Rep 7,513 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Looks yummy. Both the bread and the pizza. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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12-18-2023, 05:30 PM	#9187
M_Six Free Thinker 18658 Rep 7,513 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Ras el hanout chicken over brown rice. Pretty easy to make once the prep work is done. Tasty. Attached Images __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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12-18-2023, 05:48 PM	#9188
JJ 911SC Crusty Old Navy Chief 25457 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X3 M40I [10.00] 1983 Porsche 911SC ... [7.50]	Covid Crap Dinner Streak Continue Attached Images
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12-18-2023, 06:00 PM	#9189
chassis Colonel 7620 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	"Chef" salad Mixed greens Kalamata olives Pepperoncini Tomatoes Sucuk - Turkish smoked beef sausage Freshly grated parmesan EVOO Balsamic glaze S&P Grapes for dessert. Really good. No pics! Last edited by chassis; 12-18-2023 at 08:10 PM..
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12-19-2023, 06:52 PM	#9190
JJ 911SC Crusty Old Navy Chief 25457 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X3 M40I [10.00] 1983 Porsche 911SC ... [7.50]	Well the Crap Fest is over... The wifey was tired of eating toast so much to my chagrin, she decided to do a Sauced Chicken on spaghettini. It was tasty. Attached Images
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12-20-2023, 06:15 PM	#9192
JJ 911SC Crusty Old Navy Chief 25457 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X3 M40I [10.00] 1983 Porsche 911SC ... [7.50]	Crapfest is back Oven Toasted Attached Images
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12-21-2023, 06:14 PM	#9193
JJ 911SC Crusty Old Navy Chief 25457 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X3 M40I [10.00] 1983 Porsche 911SC ... [7.50]	Et ça continue... Home made Big Mac (2 x ¼ pounder Angus Beef Patty) with Calamari Rings. Attached Images
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12-22-2023, 02:02 PM	#9194
Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 79204 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	Not dinner yet but thinking of you. JJ 911SC (My BF from Halifax dropped-in for the weekend.)
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12-22-2023, 04:19 PM	#9195
Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 79204 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	Seafood chowder with homemade bread.
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12-22-2023, 05:42 PM	#9196
JJ 911SC Crusty Old Navy Chief 25457 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 X3 M40I [10.00] 1983 Porsche 911SC ... [7.50]	So predictable... First Bake Second Bake, Cheese and Bacon Bits added (I know I took of photo but it happened all the time, it does not show up, thank you Mr Apple) Plated Waiting for Nibbles After a lot begging, getting some Cheese and Bacon Bit Attached Images
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