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whats for dinner tonight

Allifunn avatar
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
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I found an interesting pizza recipe that I am going to make tonight....Gorgonzola and grape pizza with fontina cheese as well. :drool: :drool:
It is made on a stone...so hopefully it will have some brick oven qualities.

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Allifunn avatar
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comAuthor
#27
Tasso and grits? Are you willing to share the recipe? Sounds yummmmmmmmy
Have you ever done shrimp and grits? It has tasso in it too...and I have found a way to make a casserole using the ingredients...more like a souffle'
Allifunn avatar
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comAuthor
#28
Would grape tomatoes work? Or chunks of plum tomatoes? (No fruit for me either on a pizza.)

This recipe sounds heavenly. I've always made deepdish pizza and it takes a good part of the day. I've never had a stone or a peel thing so maybe I will convert.

Plus Mermaid mentioned her convection oven which I have and have never used yet, so I suppose the possibilities are endless.
The recipe needs sweet in it...that is why I think carmalized onions tossed in madeira would do the trick. Grape tomatoes would change the "flavor" of the recipe...but I am sure it would be quite tasty!
Convection ovens are great..I have one at work. The stone is still a wonderful thing to use for this pizza!!! Gives it a very authentic flair!
DD avatar
DDSoWal Expert
#29
Love the pizza recipe and thanks for the tip on heating the stone.

I made a really good Shrimp, tomato,and orzo pasta for a dinner on Thursday....went over very well. Last night I had some yummy tasso and grits thanks to a very kind SoWaller.

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Allifunn avatar
AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.comAuthor
#30
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Hey...whats this?? A secret:confused: :idontno: 😀
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BeachSteelersBeach Fanatic
#31
Tonight is Filet Mignon( only kind T bone will eat) covered in a portobelo/wine/cream sauce. With some Green Snap Beans) and some blue cheese mashers. How's that?
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#32
Tonight is Filet Mignon( only kind T bone will eat) covered in a portobelo/wine/cream sauce. With some Green Snap Beans) and some blue cheese mashers. How's that?


OMG... salivationgalore... please forward all recipe details NOW>>>:shock:
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#33
fresh flounder from the beach today (caught by kirky-baby himself), along with alaskan king crab (spidey's new favorite food ever) with baked taters and steamed broccoli. simple but yummy...
DD avatar
DDSoWal Expert
#34
fresh flounder from the beach today (caught by kirky-baby himself), along with alaskan king crab (spidey's new favorite food ever) with baked taters and steamed broccoli. simple but yummy...

I'll be over at 7.
Beach Runner avatar
Beach Runnerbeats on hood
#35
On my oven it's nothing more complicated that pressing the convection button. All you need to look up is temperature reduction (ie, baked goods usually are set at 325 degrees as opposed to the usual 350) and time reduction (I've found what takes 30 minutes in a regular oven usually only takes 18-22 minutes on average). Your manual will give you more specific guidelines, but really, it's not rocket science. If you know how to operate a computer--even badly--you know how to use the convection oven.

Plus, it turns out a damn fine pizza. :razz:
Thanks for the info on convection ovens. The oven at our beach house has a convection option, but I have been afraid to try it. Guess I thought it'd be a hassle doing time and temperature conversions for my recipes. I'd better get out the instruction manual. :blush:

What recipe do you use for pizza dough? I have tried countless recipes, and they're all a flop. The thicker crusts aren't yeasty-tasting enough and don't rise properly, and the thin crusts aren't crisp enough. I'm considered a great cook, but maybe I"m just not a baker? :idontno:

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Mermaidpicky
#36
What recipe do you use for pizza dough? I have tried countless recipes, and they're all a flop. The thicker crusts aren't yeasty-tasting enough and don't rise properly, and the thin crusts aren't crisp enough. I'm considered a great cook, but maybe I"m just not a baker? :idontno:

I'm sure you'll get some great pizza dough recipes but I cheat. Trader Joe's has wonderful dough and it costs less than 99 cents. I think you'll be getting a TJs in Atlanta some time soon, won't you? Give it a go whenever you're in there.

I'm a great cook and a lousy baker, too. I think it's a rare bird who's good in both departments. When you think of it, though, it makes sense that it's hard to be both. Baking requires precision--you must accurately measure and weigh and follow directions to a T. Cooking? Well, in my kitchen the recipe is the starting point. I almost always improvise from the recipe, adjusting this, subtracting that, etc. That's the kiss of death for baking!! I've long since given up on trying to be a good baker though I think my husband the engineer would make a fine one. More his line than mine. :razz:
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peapod1980percy
#37
I'm sure you'll get some great pizza dough recipes but I cheat. Trader Joe's has wonderful dough and it costs less than 99 cents. I think you'll be getting a TJs in Atlanta some time soon, won't you? Give it a go whenever you're in there.
Mer, is it frozen or refrigerated? Have to look for this next trip!
Beach Runner avatar
Beach Runnerbeats on hood
#38
I'm sure you'll get some great pizza dough recipes but I cheat. Trader Joe's has wonderful dough and it costs less than 99 cents. I think you'll be getting a TJs in Atlanta some time soon, won't you? Give it a go whenever you're in there.

I'm a great cook and a lousy baker, too. I think it's a rare bird who's good in both departments. When you think of it, though, it makes sense that it's hard to be both. Baking requires precision--you must accurately measure and weigh and follow directions to a T. Cooking? Well, in my kitchen the recipe is the starting point. I almost always improvise from the recipe, adjusting this, subtracting that, etc. That's the kiss of death for baking!! I've long since given up on trying to be a good baker though I think my husband the engineer would make a fine one. More his line than mine. :razz:
Oh, even with my husband the engineer helping me, the pizzas we make are not worth the effort.

BTW, back on thread, what's for dinner tonight? We had bison and salads with yummy bacon-ranch dressing at Ted's Montana Grill.
Mermaidpicky
#39
Mer, is it frozen or refrigerated? Have to look for this next trip!

It's in the refrigerated section. It comes in a plastic bag, either traditional or herb-flavored. They do a good job with it.
RudyjohnSoWal Insider
#40
Oh, even with my husband the engineer helping me, the pizzas we make are not worth the effort.

BTW, back on thread, what's for dinner tonight? We had bison and salads with yummy bacon-ranch dressing at Ted's Montana Grill.
OMG, I can't believe you just mentioned Ted's. One just opened in our area. I can't wait to try it. the Menu online looks great, but there were no prices. I'm thinking it must be reasonably priced because of the listing of hamburgers, salads, etc.

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