Comments on: Sometimes Dinner Really Is Just This Simple http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/ Cook. Eat. Travel. Grow. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:20:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Becky http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-520 Becky Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:53 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-520 When I don't feel like cooking I make what my grandmother used to make, "reservations." When I don’t feel like cooking I make what my grandmother used to make, “reservations.”

]]> By: delightfullysweet http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-519 delightfullysweet Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:46:09 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-519 What a wonderful meal! Usually when I don't feel like cooking we do a fruit and cheese plate. We pair it with crackers and breads and a great bottle of wine! What a wonderful meal!
Usually when I don’t feel like cooking we do a fruit and cheese plate. We pair it with crackers and breads and a great bottle of wine!

]]> By: style and inspiration http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-518 style and inspiration Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:26:18 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-518 My Fodor's forum name is "deeinkc." I just joined this weekend...so I'm a newbie and loving all of the great info on there. I'm a home cook and am loving your blog as well! So much great stuff on the Internet when you start digging about. :-) My Fodor’s forum name is “deeinkc.” I just joined this weekend…so I’m a newbie and loving all of the great info on there. I’m a home cook and am loving your blog as well! So much great stuff on the Internet when you start digging about. :-)

]]> By: formerchef http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-517 formerchef Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:38:11 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-517 Kel-My mom has been experimenting with smoking salmon the last couple of weeks. As soon as she perfects the recipe, I'm sure I'll put something on the blog! Kel-My mom has been experimenting with smoking salmon the last couple of weeks. As soon as she perfects the recipe, I’m sure I’ll put something on the blog!

]]> By: Kel http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-516 Kel Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:36:19 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-516 Looks delicious! Is your mom's home-smoked salmon a family secret, or could you share how to do it? That's something I've always wanted to try doing. Love your blog--beautiful photography, wonderful recipes! Looks delicious!
Is your mom’s home-smoked salmon a family secret, or could you share how to do it? That’s something I’ve always wanted to try doing.

Love your blog–beautiful photography, wonderful recipes!

]]> By: John Burgess http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-515 John Burgess Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:04:31 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-515 I guess it depends on what 'not cooking' means! If it includes minimalism, than scrambled eggs with chunks of chorizo does nicely. Or perhaps pasta with a green or black olive tapenade. Opening and heating a can of foul muddamas and toasting up some pita bread does nicely and can be upscaled by adding olives, cheeses, bastirma, or soujuk. If it truly means 'don't touch the stovetop,' then your spread looks much like mine. But sometimes my roots will come back and I'll turn toward a tin of good kippered herring, or perhaps pickled pigs feet, with anything from saltines to a good bread, toasted. A small salad, heavy on the vinegar completes it. I guess it depends on what ‘not cooking’ means!

If it includes minimalism, than scrambled eggs with chunks of chorizo does nicely. Or perhaps pasta with a green or black olive tapenade. Opening and heating a can of foul muddamas and toasting up some pita bread does nicely and can be upscaled by adding olives, cheeses, bastirma, or soujuk.

If it truly means ‘don’t touch the stovetop,’ then your spread looks much like mine. But sometimes my roots will come back and I’ll turn toward a tin of good kippered herring, or perhaps pickled pigs feet, with anything from saltines to a good bread, toasted. A small salad, heavy on the vinegar completes it.

]]> By: formerchef http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-514 formerchef Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:12:21 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-514 Chef Gwen-I am so there with you on the Rose! Tiffany-Only 5 ingredients? You are going to have to tweet me the recipe. :-) Style and Inspiration- Thanks for coming over from Fodor's! What's your name there? Chef Gwen-I am so there with you on the Rose!

Tiffany-Only 5 ingredients? You are going to have to tweet me the recipe. :-)

Style and Inspiration- Thanks for coming over from Fodor’s! What’s your name there?

]]> By: style and inspiration http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-513 style and inspiration Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:53:45 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-513 I found you via the Fodor's forum (loving your Rome trip report BTW). This is what I call a "cold dinner" and it my favorite way to eat. I usually go for salad, chicken, some type of pasta salad and ciabatta bread. You've inspired me to be more gourmet. I love your platter! Yum! I found you via the Fodor’s forum (loving your Rome trip report BTW). This is what I call a “cold dinner” and it my favorite way to eat. I usually go for salad, chicken, some type of pasta salad and ciabatta bread. You’ve inspired me to be more gourmet. I love your platter! Yum!

]]> By: Mom http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-512 Mom Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:15:56 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-512 A baked potatoe. Eggs & Peas Fried egg sandwich Baby pasta with butter and cheese Smoked oysters and wheat thins so many many things....and uh....anything with a glass of wine A baked potatoe.
Eggs & Peas
Fried egg sandwich
Baby pasta with butter and cheese
Smoked oysters and wheat thins
so many many things….and uh….anything with a glass of wine

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.formerchef.com/2009/10/31/sometimes-dinner-really-is-just-this-simple/#comment-511 Tiffany Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:47:50 +0000 http://formerchef.com/?p=1248#comment-511 I agree! I make chicken adobo when I don't feel like cooking. 5 ingredients. No measuring. One pot. 30 minutes. Total comfort. I agree! I make chicken adobo when I don’t feel like cooking. 5 ingredients. No measuring. One pot. 30 minutes. Total comfort.

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