what are your current culinary OBSESSIONS?

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  • KristinaB83
    KristinaB83 Posts: 440 Member
    Garlic and cilantro. I put that **** on EVERYTHING.

    EDIT to add: Greek Honey Yogurt
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    We recently purchased a really nice All-Clad skillet, so we can pan-sear meats and finish them in the oven. So we had to find some yummy recipes to try. That led to discovering all kinds of fresh herbs and different ways to marinade. I cannot believe how much better steaks and pork chops taste cooked in that skillet! Even better than the grill.

    Now I want to throw out all our pans and replace them! LOL
  • hilarymcm
    hilarymcm Posts: 55 Member
    Whole Foods had organic collard greens on sale a while back, and ever since I've been chopping up a few slices of organic bacon into 1-inch slices, cooking them til they were almost crisp, then adding a bunch of collards (shredded) to the pan and sautéing it just until the collards are wilted. Then I add cracked black pepper and a splash of chili pepper vinegar (I made mine by adding a quartered fresh ghost pepper to a 12-oz bottle of red wine vinegar).

    I've eaten it as-is, and I've also served it combined with blackeyed peas and rice. Hey, I'm in Boston and buried under a hundred feet of snow, the least I can do is eat food that reminds me of warm climates!
  • Whole rye bread with avocado - peanut butter and oats - Homemade black bean soup. Can't even wait to eat again the next day!
  • caitconquersweight
    caitconquersweight Posts: 316 Member
    Homemade bread. Om nom nom nom
  • kikiboniki
    kikiboniki Posts: 398 Member
    I want to make a deep fried egg yolk.


    i want this.
  • kikiboniki
    kikiboniki Posts: 398 Member


    also Starkist jalapeno/olive oil tuna packets

    this sounds delish!
  • kikiboniki
    kikiboniki Posts: 398 Member
    Currently I cant get enough of :

    Ricotta and Honey on toast

    Rockmelon - I've been know to eat over half a Kg of it per day. This is interchangeable with Watermelon.

    I found a jar of peanut butter mixed with maple syrup in my local grocery store yesterday. I think this will be my new favourite thing.


    oooh i may mix pb2 with maple!! and ricotta and honey, sounds really good!
  • bacon and every veg I can pair it with.

    chicken thighs baked with a super thin coating of hidden valley light ranch and breadcrumbs with italian seasoning. omg. NOM.
  • ForeverCharlie
    ForeverCharlie Posts: 183 Member
    Roasted Broccoli
    Tomato/Onion/Cucumber/Sea Salt/Olive Oil/Balsamic Vinegar Salad
    90% Cocoa Chocolate
    Eggs with Hot Sauce
    Homemade Vegan Pizza
  • Jersey_GirlSpins
    Jersey_GirlSpins Posts: 330 Member
    Red Quinoa Avocado Salad (Recipe from Wegman's)

    Black Bean Salad

    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup w/lots of veggies
  • piinchi
    piinchi Posts: 172 Member
    I am so jealous of people with Anova sous vide machines!!

    My obsessions lately:

    Roasted broccoli - coat with a little healthy oil, sprinkle sea salt, and roast until the edges get a little brown and crispy. Like broccoli crackers or chips, I can't stop eating.

    AVOCADOES. All day every day

    Coconut oil - I love the flavor it adds to my stir-fry vegetables

    Kerrygold butter - how have I lived without giving myself such delicious butter??
  • piinchi
    piinchi Posts: 172 Member
    Roasted Broccoli
    Tomato/Onion/Cucumber/Sea Salt/Olive Oil/Balsamic Vinegar Salad
    90% Cocoa Chocolate
    Eggs with Hot Sauce
    Homemade Vegan Pizza

    I think we have the same palate!! Eggs w/ hot sauce = my breakfast every day!
  • I've really gotten into Quinoa and Tofu. Baked tofu in the oven is yummy. Add in some stir fry veggies, and you have a complete meal! Also love Greek yogurt, and that powdered peanut butter- PB2.
  • Stripeness
    Stripeness Posts: 511 Member
    Curries - Indian, Thai, other...gotta be the perfect tastes, yet easy enough to cook in a reasonable amount of time.
    Chinese food - because it's delicious & healthy when made properly
    Smoothies - OJ, bananas, & strawberries are never wrong. Especially if they have yogurt to keep them company. Don't care HOW much snow is on the ground. It's *smoothie* time!
  • Synamin
    Synamin Posts: 80 Member
    Chinese 5 spice powder. It's delicious on anything, I think.
  • dserious111
    dserious111 Posts: 33 Member
    peanut butter
  • Chicken burritoes, and banana oatmeal cookies
  • Sweetpea6896
    Sweetpea6896 Posts: 66 Member
    Dole summer blend chopped salad mix, bolthouse farms chunky blue cheese yogurt dressing, and Loebs crunchy onions
  • 82jeh
    82jeh Posts: 53 Member
    pop tarts, but you HAVE to put them in the toaster. I've been eating them raw all these years, but the toaster makes all the difference in the world! :) s'mores pop tarts ftw! :D
  • pop tarts, but you HAVE to put them in the toaster. I've been eating them raw all these years, but the toaster makes all the difference in the world! :) s'mores pop tarts ftw! :D

    omg yes, the toaster is what makes them feel gourmet - mmmm warm gooo
  • karensdream
    karensdream Posts: 135 Member
    My current obsessions are with steel cut oats and making slow cooker oatmeal recipes. I am also doing a lot of experimenting with grains such a quinoa, bulgar wheat, and couscous. I am using more veggies like spaghetti squash and butternut squash in recipes.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,201 Member
    Ribeye steak

    Bi bim bap

    Craft beer

    Eggs on everything

    Ice cream

    Sashimi

    Pinot

    Doro wat
    I'm there.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Chilli and red wine
  • kcasey155
    kcasey155 Posts: 968 Member
    I just discovered okra and am currently experimenting with all the different ways of cooking it. I love it. It's like nutty courgette.

    I've also re-discovered Heinz Lentil Soup and can't get enough of it right now.

    Pickle that okra, you won't regret it!

    (then eat it with a bloody mary)

    Oooh, I never knew you could pickle it! I already pickle my own eggs and beetroot.. Gonna have to try that! Happy days :happy:
  • kikiboniki
    kikiboniki Posts: 398 Member
    pop tarts, but you HAVE to put them in the toaster. I've been eating them raw all these years, but the toaster makes all the difference in the world! :) s'mores pop tarts ftw! :D

    omg yes, the toaster is what makes them feel gourmet - mmmm warm gooo


    gourmet.

    hahaha
  • Garlic and chilli on EVERYTHING!
  • mdinms
    mdinms Posts: 42 Member
    anything asian inspired. lettuce wraps, stir-fry, etc...
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Figured out a way to make chocolate egg custard with protein powder in the microwave - still working on getting them cooked just right. I have a tendency to cook them a little too long so they're more like pudding than just-set custard, but I can't believe how good they taste. Really chocolatey, not at all sweet (I use a lot of cocoa). Completely hides the protein powder.

    Made a cranberry & toasted almond & cranberry pilaf where I liked the taste, but not the lack of texture. Quinoa is just too small for me. Tried again this week with barley. Much better, but the recipe I used called for too much stock. I think the barley is too soft. I prefer al dente. Will need to try again.
  • jlshea
    jlshea Posts: 494 Member
    I am loving PB2