# Adventures in Cooking **URL:** \ **Category:** Unrelated Discussion\ **Created:** [June 24, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059 "2020-06-24T01:55:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/81 "2021-01-16T20:58:00Z")
Got the trager out and made some burgers today. Went pretty well. Not really an adventure but still fun šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![lumanasty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lumanasty/32/80550_2.png) [@lumanasty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lumanasty)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/82 "2021-01-16T21:58:26Z")
![20210116_164637](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/1/b/31bd1544be98e1e4036dca89fc5a9ccf37044566.jpeg) A couple pork loins started for this evening ---
**Author:** ![beherenow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beherenow/32/125309_2.png) [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/83 "2021-01-16T23:14:51Z")
> [@shatterFX](#): > > Gotta say this is news to me, living in the Great Lakes area. It was a national news story several years ago. Surprised me but I still ate some. Lightly fried fish fillets! The standards have been lowered and the verbiage changed from what I found today looking for it. Now they call it ā€˜impairedā€™ waterways I guess. Fish/Seafood itself is a major contributor to plastic ingestion evidently. Humans consume the equivalent of a credit card worth of plastic every week. Plastic is in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat: > **[Humans consume the equivalent of a credit card worth of plastic every week:...](https://abcnews.go.com/US/humans-consume-equivalent-credit-card-worth-plastic-week/story?id=63687144)** > > The consumption of plastic has become unavoidable in recent years, but a new study is proving just how much humans are ingesting on a regular basis. > [@Cannon](#): > > Got the trager out and made some burgers today. Been doing [smash burgers](https://aht.seriouseats.com/2012/09/the-burger-lab-smashed-burgers-vs-smashing-burgers.html) lately! I didnā€™t think I would end up liking them this much. Turns out, smash em quick and you canā€™t mess them up. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/f/d/afda220572704d79c92f7d19d643c3caf80ce0d9.png) ---
**Author:** ![RABid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rabid/32/71864_2.png) [@RABid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RABid)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/84 "2021-01-16T23:28:40Z")
Would love to find a really good recipe for bread machine pizza doe that makes good bread sticks. It is hard to find good bread sticks in my area. I have to travel 80 miles for a decent bread stick. ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/85 "2021-01-16T23:48:22Z")
Disturbing! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/9/5/e95b6ee328026b3c6ef453832b39709ef50c7aa5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![beherenow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beherenow/32/125309_2.png) [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/86 "2021-01-17T19:19:16Z")
This standard dough makes a nice sheet of breadsticks. Itā€™s the crust type not the fluffy airy single stick ones. > [@Easy and 'Artisan' pizza dough recipe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-and-artisan-pizza-dough-recipe/317710): > > This is the master recipe from the book ā€˜[Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in 5 Minutes a Day](https://www.amazon.com/Artisan-Pizza-Flatbread-Five-Minutes-ebook/dp/B0050IGWRC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0Z8BOXUJ1MS&dchild=1&keywords=artisan+pizza+and+flatbread+in+five+minutes+a+day&qid=1585945860&sprefix=artisan+pizza%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1)ā€™ Follow the same recipe linked above. I weigh ingredients and that is: 800g water, warm (can sub 70g for olive oil) 10g yeast 17-25g kosher salt 1080g unbleached AP flour These are okay but more crust like imho too. I just end up using the dough recipe above since you can make it in big batches and keep for a couple of weeks or longer. > **[Artisan Breadsticks](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/artisan-breadsticks-recipe)** > > Breadsticks with an artisanal touch. > [@TheThrowingGnome](#): > > Disturbing! Saw the Great Pacific Garbage patch is now twice the size of Texas or 3 times the size of France. Mostly plastic! It bashing around constantly is whatā€™s created all the micro-plastic it said. Shrimp is full of micro-plastic as are all the bottom dwelling fish/creatures. A bad picture of a double patty smash burger! The ā€˜[fry sauce](https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/11/13/455755908/a-kitchen-science-savant-shares-his-secrets-in-the-food-lab)ā€™ is good but a bit redundant if you like pickles and ketchup already. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/4/b/a4bb544ed09e5261d5cb81100849ca80c330affc.jpeg) Also smoked some jerk marinated chicken legs. This brand is authentic and spicy! > **[Amazon.com : Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Hot and Spicy, 128...](https://www.amazon.com/Walkerswood-Jamaican-Seasoning-9-25-Pound-Jumbo/dp/B005CMA7OA)** > > Amazon.com : Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Hot and Spicy, 128 Fl Oz : Hot Sauces : Everything Else ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/d/4/5d41b5d067282cf7dcb73b8819eeb99079fa5e56.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/87 "2021-01-17T19:26:23Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/3/d/43d845ded566f0f270176b4bcf8dec178f4fd993.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/88 "2021-01-18T20:14:28Z")
Exquizite combo: ![16110008041313519081630696812122](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/d/3/fd38f6513a2f0b4586afc19279b0ce009756d7c6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/89 "2021-01-20T21:10:18Z")
![spanakopita](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/6/3/863e9a8c11b2892a1764ccb1fce5744ecb6082ea.jpeg) ![spanako](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/5/1/7518e86cbb64c2467de18c2651c95418ecde0d7e.jpeg) I made Spanakopita ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/90 "2021-01-20T21:12:31Z")
Is it puff pastry? ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/91 "2021-01-20T21:19:53Z")
Nope, Phyllo Dough ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/92 "2021-01-20T21:26:38Z")
Hmmm, Nice! How about a tutorial about this?? Looks veeery good. ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/93 "2021-01-20T21:30:24Z")
this is the recipe that I used: > **[Greek Spanakopita](https://www.lemonblossoms.com/blog/greek-spanakopita-recipe/)** > > This irresistible Spanakopita recipe is made with a rich spinach and feta filling layered between buttery crispy sheets of phyllo. Serve it as an appetizer, side dish or meatless main dish. ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/94 "2021-01-20T21:45:00Z")
I donā€™t know if I have phyllo dough around hereā€¦ But Iā€™ll try, thanks for the recipe! ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/95 "2021-01-21T07:54:07Z")
Not to bomb, but they opened up the kitchen. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/7/b/a7bb071fff883111a5bf6dd41953add445897efe.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/1/f/f1f6b93678bae173a2c9f5e9a4e878996751f13a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/a/0/0a0049abbe1996a1400c4c1a72cbde224a539ed1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![zhuangyuhao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/439d5e/32.png) [@zhuangyuhao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zhuangyuhao)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/96 "2021-01-21T08:40:39Z")
I donā€™t have the pictures, but try oatmeal with water (no milk) plus cheese and chilli on top. Might sound disgusting but taste amazing IMO. ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/97 "2021-01-21T08:53:22Z")
I donā€™t know manā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/98 "2021-01-24T02:58:40Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/7/8/37891a18badc3756c56f9b98102f6351650066da.jpeg) Quinoa salad, Orzo, Spanakopita, Pita Chips, Hummus, all homemade. (yes every post of mine on this thread is Mediterranean food, no reason why lol) ---
**Author:** ![Isaac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/isaac/32/597931_2.png) [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/99 "2021-01-24T03:23:54Z")
Mediterranean food is delicious, if it works it works! I shouldā€™ve taken a picture (so the ones below arenā€™t mine) but we made this tonight (and didnā€™t garnish with fresh sage like pictured and made [coconut ā€œbaconā€](https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-coconut-bacon/) instead of shiitake ā€œbaconā€ since thatā€™s what we had): [Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta w/ a Cashew Cream Sauce](https://minimalistbaker.com/roasted-butternut-squash-pasta/) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/1/a/91a2bbfdb8abbef1b3d498e9c7c1bff8415ccb67.jpeg) Then we also had an [easy massaged kale salad w/ a simple lemon-tahini dressing](https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-massaged-kale-salad-15-minutes/) and [crispy chickpeas](https://minimalistbaker.com/actually-crispy-baked-chickpeas/) (again not my picture): ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/e/5/6e59217f5f9e19b59cc002abb9a97f6864ba7e74.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/100 "2021-02-01T06:16:04Z")
OK, I didnā€™t cook it, but it sure was goodā€¦ ![20210131_182008_v1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/3/6/f36e8d37b7085194f937b1c32a6a94a4e12fab13.jpeg) ![20210131_182949_v1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/d/2/5d20f84948e4016484a082a0111ba32a2b7fc9b4.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059.md?page=6)