# 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:** 6
**Author:** ![gregoryfromearth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregoryfromearth/32/46140_2.png) [@gregoryfromearth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gregoryfromearth)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/101 "2021-02-01T13:25:38Z")
Your birthday? ---
**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:** [February 1, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/102 "2021-02-01T14:24:28Z")
That was a NICE slice šŸ˜‹ ---
**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:** [February 1, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/103 "2021-02-01T21:06:27Z")
Deep fried bacon. - Did you ever get frustrated when you fry bacon and it is done in the middle and not on the ends? Did you ever try baking it in the oven and find that it is gritty because all of those additives are baked onto the bacon rather than washed off in the grease. Did you get tired of frying it after 4 pieces? I have your answer. I deep fry my bacon in a Frydaddy Grandpappy. It is quick and easy. Fill the oil to one inch below the suggested fill line. This is important because bacon has a lot of moisture and makes the grease bubble a lot. Add 8 slices at a time to the hot oil. Stir the bacon with metal tongs, and remove when you reach the desired brownness. The picture shows one pack of bacon in a gallon Ziplock bag. I normally fry four packs in a session. That fills a gallon bag and does in the oil. Bacon has a lot of additives that come off in the oil when frying. You can filter it, but really, cooking oil is pretty cheap. You can see by the picture the bacon is evenly done. The only problem is that you donā€™t get those nice long straight pieces. It tends to curl. But wow, it is easy. 8 slices per batch, a few minutes per batch, and fixing 4 packs is not so bad. It freezes well and reheats in the microwave or toaster oven. It takes about an hour to do four packs, but then you are done for a long time. One suggestion, do not get thick sliced bacon. It can be really tough. Stick with thin or medium sliced. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/8/3/483b0e33ab80967e0a2af333f5fcebc273df93f9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/104 "2021-02-02T00:28:02Z")
Made some ribs today Slow cooked for about 8 hours, then finished on the cast iron grill top with BBQ sauce ![20210201_170204](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/d/e/7de0c88434512e85aec14e925f6fe5f6229cf8f2.jpeg) ---
**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:** [February 2, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/105 "2021-02-02T01:21:04Z")
Leftovers here tonight, though for a veg side I made some glazed carrots & onions ![glazed-carrots](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/2/1/221450503698c555b9e171efa3687039c760d452.jpeg) - 1lb carrots, sliced in half/quarters depending on size - 1 red onion, chopped - 2 tbsp olive oil - 2 tbsp white miso paste - 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard - 1 tbsp maple syrup - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast - 2 tsp soy sauce - 2 tsp rice wine vinegar - 2 tsp sriracha (optional) 1. Oven to 375ĀŗF 2. Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl, adding a tiny bit of water to help thin the miso out into a stirrable consistency 3. Pour over carrots and onions 4. Bake for 30 minutes (or a bit less for crunchier carrots), tossing half-way through. ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yo-yo/32/140700_2.png) [@Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_Yo-Yo)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/106 "2021-02-02T02:59:36Z")
Woah, everything looks good. I love burgers and fries though. Pm me if u ever need to find a solid burger and fries joint. ---
**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:** [February 3, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/107 "2021-02-03T01:23:25Z")
Planned on fried rice but went a bit ham on the mix-ins and ended up having less leftover rice than I thought so it was more a stir-fry with rice in it but anyways lol Chicken, sweet potato and rice stir-fry ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/a/7/3a75547e0628dad65c007d0bb87f9be6ddc8c36f.jpeg) - three leftover chicken thighs ā€œmarinatedā€ (not really since it was already cooked, but used 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp Huy Fung Chili Garlic Sauce) - 2 cups leftover rice - a small yellow onion diced - a sweet potato, diced - two stalks celery, sliced on a bias - two bunches green onion (we needed to use them), chopped, greens/whites separated - two eggs, scrambled in pan - 1 tbsp each fresh garlic and ginger, minced - 1 cup frozen peas - stir fry sauce (30g peanut butter, 10g maple syrup, 30g soy sauce, 20g lime juice, 10g chili garlic sauce, 10g toasted sesame oil) - about 3.5tbsp vegetable oil 1. SautĆ©ed onions in 1tbsp oil, added chicken + marinade towards end of onion cooking, then removed from pan 2. Fried the rice 1 cup at a time in 0.5tbsp oil, then removed to a bowl 3. SautĆ©ed sweet potatoes, celery, green onion whites in 1tbsp oil, then towards end of cooking time added garlic and ginger and cooked until fragrant. 4. Added chicken/remaining sauce back to pan, mixed, then moved everything to the side, added 0.5tbsp oil and scrambled eggs, when started to set mixed into everything else. 5. Added rice back to pan, mixed to combine. Added stir fry sauce, mixed to combine, added frozen peas, mixed to combine and ensured heated through, then finally added green tops of green onions, gave it a final mix, then served. Could have done fine with just two chicken thighs and maybe half a sweet potato, but it was tasty either way. ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/108 "2021-02-03T01:58:42Z")
![20210202_195629](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/3/1/43171c50f83f96ab8abf4e0ea66fca45806bfac4.jpeg) I have a cheesecake baking tonight. Just got a new springform pan after my last one broke so though I had to have a cheesecake :joy: ---
**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:** [February 5, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/109 "2021-02-05T18:37:57Z")
I may have mentioned it before, but seeing your grilled tomatoes reminded me. Try slicing a tomatillio and frying them like a fried green tomato for topping chili. Flour and cornmeal with some chili powder/salt/pepper. The tart goes so well with a smoked meat or grilled meat chili bowl! ---
**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:** [February 5, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/110 "2021-02-05T20:46:28Z")
Thatā€™sa great idea, Iā€™m going to do that! Thanks! ---
**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 6, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/111 "2021-02-06T04:32:13Z")
> [@RABid](#): > > Deep fried baconā€¦ Made BLTs tonite. Sadly feel somewhat had on the bacon purchase. Noticed the normal 1 lb. package has been reduced to 12 oz. (same price). Normally have 16-18 pieces. This pack had only 12. Wifey failed to notice when shopping. Gonna have to be more observant when shopping. I can live with a price hike. Just donā€™t try to trick me selling a smaller quantity for the same price. šŸ¤¢ ---
**Author:** ![gregoryfromearth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregoryfromearth/32/46140_2.png) [@gregoryfromearth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gregoryfromearth)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/112 "2021-02-06T04:37:40Z")
Itā€™s just like the large indents in the bottom of jars and bottles showing up everywhere. And when did half gallons of ice cream go down to three pints? ---
**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:** [February 6, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/113 "2021-02-06T16:50:37Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Noticed the normal 1 lb. package has been reduced to 12 oz. (same price). Iā€™ve been buying 24 oz packs of higher end bacon. With bacon, my store always has one good product on sale. That is the one I grab. If it is one that I really like, I grab 4 or 5 packs and have a big fry to load up the freezer. ---
**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:** [February 7, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/114 "2021-02-07T18:39:39Z")
We were lucky on bacon at times. A new local butcher shop/fresh market had in house smoked thick cut bacon, about 10mm. You could ask for any thickness though. I donā€™t like buying ā€˜thickā€™ cut and it ends up being extra ā€˜wideā€™. I didnā€™t want wide, thin slices! If you ever want to try a highly touted and really smokey & salt cured bacon, try [Bentonā€™s](https://shop.bentonscountryham.com/). Did some stuffed mushrooms the other day. These are fun to make too. [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/6/d/16dd1d5e0028507574ab1c9f464cf79fb90caac2.jpeg "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/px2sj5Q) ---
**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:** [February 14, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/115 "2021-02-14T23:58:21Z")
Chipotle-style burrito ~~bowl~~ plate. Everything but the chicken is a copycat recipe of what Chipotle serves. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/8/f/08f28476ea5f1cb97886544c40184facf0ad004e.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:** [February 18, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/116 "2021-02-18T23:42:45Z")
> [@Isaac](#): > > Chipotle-style burrito ~~bowl~~ plate I saw on the news to always get the bowl at Chipotle, it has more ingredients than the burritos according to staff! Some hot dill pickle chips sammich for lunchā€¦ [![Imgur](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/d/1/4d111e964bb20b96f5ba63ee4db36d9d5389a5bf.jpeg "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/HKrY3zW) ---
**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:** [February 19, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/117 "2021-02-19T03:31:21Z")
I believe it! I was on a big Chipotle fix for a while and ate there several times a week (convenience and one of the healtheir options around me) and frequently depending on the time and day Iā€™d get some pretty heavy scoops of stuff, not to mention you can get the tortilla free (or at least, you used to) on the side if you want one! > [@beherenow](#): > > Some hot dill pickle chips sammich for lunchā€¦ Looks great! ---
**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:** [February 19, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/118 "2021-02-19T03:44:02Z")
> [@Isaac](#): > > I was on a big Chipotle fix for a while Same here. Had one next to work and really enjoyed the bowls and ability to mix it up daily. Used to eat sandwichā€™s like that as a kid. So a bit of nostalgia. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Nocompromise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nocompromise/32/177371_2.png) [@Nocompromise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nocompromise)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/119 "2021-02-19T04:11:39Z")
My partner is an unbelievable cook, and I specialize in desserts. I made her favorite, Grand Marnier Souffle with Creme Anglaise sauce, a couple days ago. ![received_430341391571237](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/4/2/b42de0032a23fb0d826ce73477140708263fd420.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:** [February 19, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059/120 "2021-02-19T19:48:23Z")
Those look better than the ones I can buy close to my homeā€¦ šŸ¤¤ [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adventures-in-cooking/323059.md?page=7)