What's that you're eating?

Mushrooms everywhere in the woods today. Unfortunately I didn’t have enough time to do a good job harvesting them, but I did spot a good batch of black trumpets that I grabbed for dinner tonight.
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They did get a light rinse to get the dirt off them. I agree with Synov Synov , no need to eat dirt and sand.
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Decided to make some twice baked potatoes, with the black trumpets as part of the filling.
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Couple steaks.
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Dinner.
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Had some black trumpets left over, so they went in the freezer dryer.

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Synov said:
Wash with the spray faucet and brush or your hands, then dry. There's no reason to eat dirt.
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Agreed. Someone once tried to convince me that the dirt on store-bought mushrooms is clean, organic compost and I shouldn't wash them. But I've stepped in enough cow patties to know better.

I might not wash wild ones, if I ever gather any.
 
oldmanwilly said:
What do you slather onto your steaks? My instinct is to call it blasphemy, but it does look savory...
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They're not as slathered as they look. I cut up a whole tenderloin early this afternoon and had two plates of them just sprinkled on both sides with salt and pepper. When I cook them I mix a small bowl of bbq sauce, olive oil, and Frank's. I put just the thinnest layer on with the back of a fork when I start them and then the rest when I turn them. By the time they're rested and served, there's not much on them. My son wipes off what little there is before cutting into it.
 
Ellis Wyatt said:
Mushrooms everywhere in the woods today. Unfortunately I didn’t have enough time to do a good job harvesting them, but I did spot a good batch of black trumpets that I grabbed for dinner tonight.
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They did get a light rinse to get the dirt off them. I agree with Synov Synov , no need to eat dirt and sand.
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Decided to make some twice baked potatoes, with the black trumpets as part of the filling.
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Couple steaks.
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Dinner.
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Had some black trumpets left over, so they went in the freezer dryer.

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The cinnabars are one of my favorites.
 
Richard338 said:
They're not as slathered as they look. I cut up a whole tenderloin early this afternoon and had two plates of them just sprinkled on both sides with salt and pepper. When I cook them I mix a small bowl of bbq sauce, olive oil, and Frank's. I put just the thinnest layer on with the back of a fork when I start them and then the rest when I turn them. By the time they're rested and served, there's not much on them. My son wipes off what little there is before cutting into it.
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I might have to try that out. I'm intrigued.
 
toker said:
Wife wanted beef ribs for her birthday. I'm going to be humble and say I make some of the best ribs around.

Threw in some pork ribs and some beets since the fire is going to burn no matter what...
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Look at that beef juice...
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Those beef ribs look fabulous. I like beets on the smoker 🫜
 
oldmanwilly said:
One of those "what can I pull together in 20 minutes" kinda nights. Lucky for me, Colman's mustard is easy to assemble and the kimchi was particularly lively.

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Those egg rolls and dumplings ain’t quick prep! What’s your fave go to freezer goodies. We’ve become partial to Trader Joe’s
 
DaveHS said:
Those egg rolls and dumplings ain’t quick prep! What’s your fave go to freezer goodies. We’ve become partial to Trader Joe’s
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Well, anything I can chuck into the oven for ~20 mins with no additional effort is quick prep to me. We've been getting Trader Joe's spring rolls recently. I'm partial to the pork, but the veggie ones are good too (as pictured in my post). Here are the wontons I've had recently:

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They're pretty small, so at least 2 handfuls per person. They're good but I wouldn't drive across town to get them. I've seen ads recently for some mail-order frozen dumplings that looked pretty good. I might go for it once and see how they are.

*Edit to add: my favorite freezer specials are packets of frozen yakisoba noodles. They're like instant Ramen but with fresh noodles and a seasoning packet that keep indefinitely in the freezer. Stir fry with whatever vegetables and meats you have on hand (I prefer a handful of frozen shrimp) and whatever Condiments you deem suitable. Easy meal that's super satisfying.

I'm experimenting with freezing pints and quarts of soup, pasta sauces, sections of leftover casseroles, etc for easy meals.
 
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