What's For Dinner?

Oh oh, its 4pm and was thinking of going out. Now realizing most restaurants are closed today. So far have nadda for dinner!

 

I actually called them for something and they were extremely helpful.

 

Bust out the pans! Relive the glory of your Elvis sandwich. This time with bacon.
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Would have done it if I had more bananas. Did soup and grilled cheese. Plus a little left over Chinese food.

 

I think I finally got one purchased. Will see if it went through and if not I'll try calling.

 

Nice!
We also had home made meatballs
Beef pork and turkey
Home sauce ala uro - simmer down San Marzano tomatoes, onion and some butter for an hour.

No pics - ate it too fast

 

My sauce is also based on San Marzano tomatoes

 

What is the "bread trick?"

 

Made the all'Amatriciana tonight. Pretty tasty.
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Reputedly the best tomatoes...T

 

Looks very pretty. I'm sure it tastes great...T

 

Soak bread, cut into small pieces, in milk, then add that to your meat mixture?

My grandma used breadcrumbs, but you have to be careful, too much and you have mini meatloaf...T

 

That's what I try to use also. They are the best.

It was good. I was only able to find pre-cut pancetta and would love to have had a big chunk like they had in the video I posted. Would have been better with some bigger bites of the pancetta. I think I overdid the parsely a bit too. Good for first effort though.

I've seen other recipes made with guanciale which sounds even better than pancetta but good luck finding that in my area.

 

Just had to make the enchiladas again lol
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Ok, now you're showboating!
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I've had guanciale at a restaurant. Great stuff. I've never seen it at a store, although I've not looked hard for it...T

 

Found some online so ordered it. Will have to try the all'Amatriciana again with it.

Amazon.com : Cured Pork Guanciale - 10oz (10 ounce) : Bacon : Grocery & Gourmet Food

 

Guanciale is essentially cured pork cheek. Lots of stores around here carry "Jowl bacon" which with be a fine substitute!

 

Pizza tonight
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Rocking. Never heard of jowl bacon. Gotta hit the grocery store...T

 

You use all purpose flour for your pizza?

I used Tipo 00 last time. Was great...T

 

No I cheat
Dough is from a pizzeria down the street
Flour is just to roll

My first attempt at a panzerotti and the wife's "healthy" pie:
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I do likewise when pressed for time. The Central Market grocery in Southlake - fancy DFW suburb - sells fresh pizza dough for $2. It's a steal. Brooklyn Pizza Dough can be kept in freezer. Defrost a day or so before you need it...T

 

Oops
Panzerotti's grow....
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It survived! A little oven rack branding is all lol
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