Weekly Cooking (and related issues) Thread

[Jamestown1630]

I’ve never made gnocchi, the Italian potato-based ‘dumpling’ ; but recently while looking for recipes, I found this beautifully-presented and unusual style of ‘gnocchi’ done by my favorite YouTube chef, John Mitzewich of 'Food Wishes'. It makes a very pretty side-dish with little effort, and looks like real comfort food. You should be able to find semolina flour in the health-food store, or in some grocery stores – I’m sure it’s included in the Bob’s Mill range of grains. Here is Chef John’s recipe for ‘Roman Style Gnocchi’ (and please note that "no potatoes were harmed in the making of this video"):

https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2016/10/roman-style-gnocchi-no-potatoes-were.html

Last week, Freeper KJC1  described a roasted ‘Salsa Verde’ that I wanted to try; so I looked for recipes that sounded similar. I found this, and it was wonderful with my husband’s pulled pork, which has become a staple here since we acquired an Instant Pot.

For my first attempt I used only poblanos; but now that I’ve got it down, I’m going to spice it up! This will go very well with tacos, pulled pork, or any other Mexican-style meal. This recipe suggests grilling, but we did it as KJC1 suggested, under the broiler; adding the cilantro when we whizzed it all in the processor.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/201856/roasted-spicy-salsa-verde/

-JT

[Liz]

You think maybe a dusting of lime salt might work?

[miss marmelstein]

I’m not familiar with lime salt. Tell me about it?

[Liz]

It’s just lime rind dried in the oven....then pulverized with salt in a spice grinder.

[miss marmelstein]

And you can buy it ready-made?

Speaking of unusual products, I just picked up black garlic at Wegman’s. Haven’t used it, though.

[Liz]

Have not yet seen lime salt retailed.

I hear black garlic is delicious.

[miss marmelstein]

I just ordered some lime salt on Amazon. I’m a salt and spice FREAK. My house is overrun with spices.