The crab cakes turned out well, especially for a first! The tartar sauce could’ve been a bit on the thicker side (and the pickles chopped even finer); also, I think I’ll pan-fry the leftover 1.5 cakes.
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Hi LindaWhit,
The forum software here doesn’t have the Chowhound issue of thread loading slowly once a thread gets to ~400 posts that necessitated a new thread. So originally we tried to switch to a new thread every month so its easy for everyone to know when exactly to migrate over to a new thread. With that said, I will leave it up to you all on this thread to decide how you want to handle when to start a new thread.
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My personal preference: a new WFD thread for EACH MONTH. Easier for search and to know if the thread is doing better or worse…
Can admin move the posts?
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I’ve cooked two evenings in a row! Arm roast one night and then stew last night made from some round steaks I found on sale. The stew ended up bland but thickened well, and that’s what I always worry about.
I don’t recall any of that. Perhaps it was decided when I was ill and not participating as much. Please feel free to delete my thread then.
That looks like a beautiful, crisp exterior!
Last night was a freezer clearing meal. I had tried a “Greek” meatball recipe a while back and had dozens of leftovers. IIRC the meatballs were pork with rice and lemon zest. They were very tender but rather one dimensional in flavor. Re purposed them into a casserole with cabbage, onion and chicken stock. Side dish of tomatoes roasted in Garlic Expressions.
Several months ago my boss/friend had been singing the praises of a dinner I made and said that she would happily pay $27 for it in a restaurant. After that it became a joke for her to name the amount she would pay for each dinner. Last night was $7.95 with the explanation that she would order it as a nightly special at the diner and be satisfied but wouldn’t order it again. Pretty much sums it up!
So far a little snow and a larger amount of freezing rain. Looks like we will be having a snow day. Bloody Marys and monopoly will come into play. Need to poke around her fridge and freezer and see what our dinner options are. I think she said she had purchased some carnitas at TJ’s. She’s making us a big bacon, egg and hash brown brunch. I think this will be the first time I’ve seen her cook in her despised kitchen!
It’s funny how delighted she is in having a snow day! I think she’s such a workaholic that she’d feel guilty just taking a day off without an “excuse”.
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Hey everyone! I’m in SE Virginia so they really have no clue how much snow/ice/rain we’re going to get. Either way, it’s bound to be a traffic nightmare when I get out of work today.
Because this will continue into Sunday for us, I going to make my Mom’s recipe for lentil stew (although it’s not really a stew). You take a whole mess of leftover tomato sauce and cut it with water to thin it out, then you throw in a bag of green lentils to simmer away. About halfway through cooking, I add in some mini-sized meatballs that I brown in the oven, along with a cup or so of brown rice. If I have a parm rind I’ll usually throw that in too. That will bubble away for another hour or so until it’s so thick that your wooden spoon will stand up by itself. The last thing you add before serving is a very healthy dose of grated cheese. It is so good on a nasty weekend like this.
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Kris - Long time no see! Glad to have you here!
Thanks! I think it could be crispier and browner, but I’m pretty obsessive about my crispy-crunchy foods 
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Leftovers are probable for tonight, but I went to the grocery store this morning to buy a few things just in case the storm shuts us down (although we’re not in any danger of losing power, and we can walk to probably 6 grocery stores even in several feet of snow, I figured it would be better not to HAVE to leave the house). Most important purchase was half and half, since I assume there will be much coffee drunk this weekend! Otherwise, I didn’t really need much, other than some vegetables and other perishables. Even in our small NYC kitchen, we’ve got enough of a “pantry” to get us through for quite a while - I really don’t understand these people that have to buy carts full of bread and eggs. Anyone else stocking up just in case?
I think it looks perfect the way it is, I’d pay good money for one just like it.
I made sure to have cream, eggs, half and half, fresh veg and herbs. Also have some packages of Mestermacher Protein bread in the freezer.
I really hope they let you all out early, Kris! (And welcome to the WFD thread!)
Carnitas cooking away in the crock pot for dinner! No Bloody Mary supplies but plenty of champagne. So far I’ve been in jail 4 times (food better than expected) won 2nd prize in a beuty contest and hit free parking twice! The competition is down for a nap…the game will continue. Sleet continues.
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OK, I love this. 
Last night’s bibim-naengmyeon hit the spot. Next time I’ll add a touch more vinegar to the spicy sauce but otherwise a success. The daikon quick pickles were a hit with the family despite the smell in the kitchen.
Tonight we’re at the holiday apartment. I’m thinking of taking the table top grill up so we can minimise on dishes and avoid having to clean the big BBQ. I’m even thinking something that can be consumed in lettuce cups is in order. Yes, I’m very lazy.
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Looks Wonderful!
Aw, you’re too kind 
