Thank you everybody for warm welcome and for sharing recipes. That’s the entire point of this thread, for everyone to share.
Open Mind that Cedar Plank Salmon recipe sounds delicious.
James W , I will have to try your oyster recipe, I love coriander, never had it in this combination. I am a lot like you, I don’t measure ingredients, but when baking I noticed that most of the time it is necessary, or it goes all wrong. On the frogs issue, I have never prepared them myself, I had them in a restaurant, however I did find the recipe, it will be up on Wibble, if Wibble allows it.
Anne B , I agree with you, there are cooking boards for that, and I do participate in some, however this is forum for various topics for “Friends” that have JW past in common, and one thing that “friends” discuss is food. I know this is not for everyone, but I thought that people that takes pleasure in cooking might appreciate the thread.
00DAD , I like your version of Cedar Plank Salmon too. I LOVE salmon (and fish in general), especially grilled or with pesto/pecorino crust. I will probably have it with some veggies (when I find the cedar plank). Thank you for that asparagus recipe. Yummy. Nice choice of wine too. Mrs 00DAD must be very happy with her cook!
Talesin , thank you for sharing the fish cake recipe. I love making and eating fish cakes (especially with sweet chilli lemongrass sauce). As you are writing a recipe column I believe we will all benefit from your contributions on this thread. We all need tasty and inexpensive recipes for busy days. I can't wait for your new one.
ScenicViewer , thank you for the welcome, and hope you join in!
FreeGirl, thank you for your recipe. I will definitely try this sometime soon (can I use artichokes from my garden?)
Outlaw , a dancing rubber chicken and beer for dinner - just what I always wanted!! Thank you for your profound input. I think you are a very important poster for this kind of thread, so keep them coming. Can you tell us more about the beer of your choice?
sooner7nc , thank you for your recipe. Pork, mustard, onion and sage, you can’t go wrong there!!
cofty, do share the love!
and minimus I would feel sorry to put lobster in a pie, but you asked for it. It's from the food network, not my recipe.
Lobster Pie
Ingredients
5 (1-pound) lobsters
1/2 pound butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups crushed snack crackers
4 sprigs parsley
Lemon wedges
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water and add the lobsters. When the water comes to a second boil, cook the lobsters for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the water and let cool. Crack the tails, knuckles and claws. Pick out the meat from the shells over a bowl to hold the juices. Reserve the tomalley. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat and add the tomalley and lemon juice. Remove from heat and stir in the crushed snack crackers. Add enough reserved lobster juice so the mixture is thick like turkey stuffing. Divide lobster meat among 4 individual casserole dishes. Cover each dish with the cracker mixture, patting it on evenly. Bake until the top begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the dishes from the oven and garnish each with a parsley sprig and a lemon wedge.