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Tuesday Morning Other Stuff (7-22-08)

08:57 AM - July 22, 2008 by Steve_OS

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Me and Nat made some fish last night. It was the first time I have ever cooked it, we usually just bake the frozen stuff in the oven. This time we got some fresh fish at the store and sprinkled some seasoning on it and ate it all up. It might have been the best fish I have ever tasted. Jeez, what have I been missing! So yea, I don't mind cooking, seems over the years I'm getting better at it too. As long as it doesn't take up too much time, I don't mind whipping it together and Nat is usually a great helper. Got some recipes? Share them w/ me. LOL. WTF is wrong w/ me. But seriously, share them, heh.

Looking forward to my court date tomorrow.

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Member Comments

# 1 callmetaternuts @ 07/22/08 09:05 AM

Whats Up? Work...........stupid f-n work

QOTD: I dont mind cooking, but im usually the helper (wife loves to cook, so i just assist, not that im complaining, she makes some good stuff)

# 2 boomhauertjs @ 07/22/08 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	Looking forward to my court date tomorrow.

Not too often you hear that.

Getting back to all the work I missed over the past 2 weeks. I even came in early because my body is still fighting to get away from Europe time.

QOTD: I can do the basics, but never put together any special meals. I would like to become a better cook (or at least have a go-to receipe).

# 3 davin @ 07/22/08 11:22 AM

QOTD: I like to cook, but I can't do too much.

# 4 slickdtc @ 07/22/08 11:23 AM

QOTD: I love cooking. Nothing better then the smell of the food you're cooking, then seeing the final product and the taste of it. I like to make good meals out of simple things, it's very rewarding.

# 5 bronco92 @ 07/22/08 11:59 AM

Yeah Steve, nothing like freshly cook fish. Leaves those fish sticks for dead!

# 6 mgoblue @ 07/22/08 12:07 PM

How do you guys cook your fish? Frying pan with oil? Just wondering, I like fish but haven't really cooked it fresh myself (usually just order it when I'm eating out)...

# 7 ezekiel55 @ 07/22/08 12:09 PM

QOTD- I love cooking, I actually attended CIA in New York...BTW Steve I've got some recipes in this thread...http://www.operationsports.com/forum...y-meals-3.html

My menu last night consisted of-

Tomato and roasted red pepper crostini

Thai cucumber salad

Sage, thyme, lemon and orange zest chicken scallopini

Grilled Pineapple

Beautifully refreshing for a hot Chicago night...If you want some more recipes hit me up with a PM.

# 8 ezekiel55 @ 07/22/08 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mgoblue


	How do you guys cook your fish? Frying pan with oil? Just wondering, I like fish but haven't really cooked it fresh myself (usually just order it when I'm eating out)...

The fish you're cooking should usually predicate cooking method i.e.; high fat content fish such as Salmon and Tuna can hold up to most cooking methods, while lighter fish such as Tilapia have to be cooked hard and fast...To be honest most fish need to be cooked hard and fast unless baking which works great for Walleye, Pike, and Sea Bass

Just remember fish should never be overcooked with one exception...When cooking cioppino's or boulliabase (which are both similar to stews) use a denser fish that will hold up like cod or haddock.

# 9 mgoblue @ 07/22/08 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zekey55


	The fish you're cooking should usually predicate cooking method i.e.; high fat content fish such as Salmon and Tuna can hold up to most cooking methods, while lighter fish such as Tilapia have to be cooked hard and fast...To be honest most fish need to be cooked hard and fast unless baking which works great for Walleye, Pike, and Sea Bass Just remember fish should never be overcooked with one exception...When cooking cioppino's or boulliabase (which are both similar to stews) use a denser fish that will hold up like cod or haddock.

Thanks! I'll check out some stuff online and try something when I'm back from a wedding this weekend...it'd be nice to learn to cook this stuff well, fish is a great meal!

# 10 Steve_OS @ 07/22/08 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mgoblue


	How do you guys cook your fish? Frying pan with oil? Just wondering, I like fish but haven't really cooked it fresh myself (usually just order it when I'm eating out)...

I just spray cooking oil and fry them about 3 to 4 mins. each side. Yum! In fact, it was so good yesterday, I'm thinking of doing it again today.

# 11 davin @ 07/22/08 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zekey55


	Grilled Pineapple

Grilled Pineapple is really underrated.

# 12 The GIGGAS @ 07/22/08 01:05 PM

****, I'll be the IT guy.

# 13 Steve_OS @ 07/22/08 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zekey55


	QOTD- I love cooking, I actually attended CIA in New York...BTW Steve I've got some recipes in this thread...http://www.operationsports.com/forum...y-meals-3.html My menu last night consisted of- Tomato and roasted red pepper crostini Thai cucumber salad Sage, thyme, lemon and orange zest chicken scallopini Grilled Pineapple Beautifully refreshing for a hot Chicago night...If you want some more recipes hit me up with a PM.

Had to bump that thread zekey, nice!

# 14 PioneerRaptor @ 07/22/08 01:44 PM

The end of the mouse? Very doubtful.

Gamers would never abadon the mouse because of it's precision and accuaracy. Most hardcore gamers don't trust wireless inputs to use for gaming on the PC because of the "lost" reaction time.

I highly doubt the mouse goes away.

# 15 Scott @ 07/22/08 03:49 PM

QOTD: I don't really have any special favorite recipe, I just pick stuff off the internet.

# 16 fishepa @ 07/22/08 03:51 PM

My wife and I just usually bake fish in the oven. Throw it in some aluminum foil with some italian dressing. Voila!

# 17 Steve_OS @ 07/22/08 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MassNole


	QOTD: I do actually enjoy cooking. Last night I made a rub for chicken that was great. For 4 pieces of chicken mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of chili power, 1/2 tablespoon of paprika, 1/2 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, light salt and pepper. This is cooked on the grill of course for the summer.

That sounds real good, will have to try that one for sure.

# 18 Qb @ 07/22/08 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MassNole


	QOTD: I do actually enjoy cooking. Last night I made a rub for chicken that was great. For 4 pieces of chicken mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of chili power, 1/2 tablespoon of paprika, 1/2 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, light salt and pepper. This is cooked on the grill of course for the summer.

Nice. That's about what I do when grilling chicken or chops without sauce. I think most people only think to use cinnamon in baking, but I've found that it can be quite useful when grilling...

Steve, I posted a recipe for salmon cakes in the recipe thread. The link will take you straight to the post...

# 19 ezekiel55 @ 07/22/08 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Qb


	Nice. That's about what I do when grilling chicken or chops without sauce. I think most people only think to use cinnamon in baking, but I've found that it can be quite useful when grilling... Steve, I posted a recipe for salmon cakes in the recipe thread. The link will take you straight to the post...

Whenever I make ribs or pork shoulder I always add cinnamon to my dry rub...I thought it was my little secret.

# 20 Steve_OS @ 07/22/08 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Qb


	Nice. That's about what I do when grilling chicken or chops without sauce. I think most people only think to use cinnamon in baking, but I've found that it can be quite useful when grilling... Steve, I posted a recipe for salmon cakes in the recipe thread. The link will take you straight to the post...

Thanks Qb, love salmon! Will try this one soon.

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