What's for Dinner, Mon., Feb. 12, 2024

[NJCher]

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Oh, the interesting finds when cleaning out kitchen cupboards. This weekend we found an interesting supply of tuna in tins. Not like a can, but more like how anchovies and sardines are packed in that rectangular tin that you pull up from the top. I didn't buy them; the RG did. They are yellowfin filets--really nice. One is in chili and the other is in some other preparation they call Mexicana. I chose the former and made a base of fresh, crispy spinach and red leaf, which I tossed in olive oil, cider vinegar, and lemon juice. I am putting the tuna filets with that, so it's a tuna salad but not what we usually see in a tuna salad. I also made an extra dressing with fresh parsley and cilantro.

I have crusty artisan rolls to go with it if I decide it's a little too light of a dinner.

Orange for dessert. Dark Chinese tea.

The rest of the evening will be spent finishing up valentines. I am making chocolates and chocolate-dipped cookies with crystallized ginger on them. Peanut brownies, too. I'm giving all these away: not a one will be left in the house. And of course I wouldn't think of tasting them.

[niyad]

1. I could taste them for you!

Seriously, those tuna filets sound interesting Let us know how they turned out.

[Emile]

2. Brats and chips.

Toss salad later and tangerines before bedtime.

Good Evening 🌜

[surrealAmerican]

3. "pulled" jackfruit sandwiches ...

... with slaw and oven fries.

[Squeaky41]

4. The Monday eve plan

lamb leg roast inside mustard and black pepper paste

nuked potatoes with butter or sour cream

mixed thawed veggies

possibly a red wine

[PJMcK]

5. Classic steak dinner

Appetizer
A dozen escargot (6 apiece) in butter with garlic and bread crusts. I bought the snails online from Amazon and they’re delicious. They come in a resealable can and will last a couple of weeks in the refrigerator.

Entree
The Delmonico steaks were on sale and we're pan-frying them in olive oil, garlic, rosemary and thyme. The steaks have been meticulously seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. If we do it right, we’ll get a nice crust on the meat by basting it in the juices.

Amazingly, the Landlady got the herbs from her outdoor plants! They’re still alive!

We’re roasting red potatoes and they’ll be served with butter and sour cream.

After, we have a red leaf salad with carrots, red onion, sliced olives and cherry tomato halves.

Dessert
Sliced fresh pineapple cubes drenched in brandy.

NJCher, your tuna sounds delicious! I also agree with you that when you dig into your pantry, you’ll often be surprised!

[Retrograde]

6. Chinese delivery

which means lunch for the next day or so