Real men can cook (recipes)

Azathoth
Azathoth: I have seen some posts by men stating they like to cook or want to cook for their better halves. I am the cook for my family, and I admire other guys wanting to "step up to bat" in the kitchen. This thread is for all to share recipes...easy, healthy, complex, indulgent...whatever variety you like.
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: This one is a man favorite and is quick and easy.

1 lb lean hamburger meat
1 can French onion soup
2 bags chopped Romaine (or you can cut it yourself)
1 bag regular Fritos corn chips
2 tomatoes
grated cheese

Brown hamburger meat and when cooked add soup. Warm until soup is hot.

Meanwhile:

Add lettuce to a bowl, put tomatoes on top.

Pour on warm hamburger/soup mixture.

Put layer of Fritos on top

Put layer of shredded cheese on top of that.

(If you like your Fritos soggy, you can put the Frito layer on prior to the meat/soup mixture)

The soup is the salad dressing and there seems to never be anything left.
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Azathoth
Azathoth: Today, I'm making a fairly fast and easy meal:

Skinless boneless chicken breasts marinated in zesty Italian dressing, a splash of lemon juice,... chopped garden-fresh rosemary, thyme, and oregano...and a bit of sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Then grilled over the standard hardwood charcoal and previously soaked hickory chips. (cheap ingredients)

Side dishes:
Roasted red potatoes. Cube the potatoes (1 inch) and place in a decent sized bowl. Drizzle olive oil over them. Use a packet and 1/2 (depending on the amount of potatoes--amount for how many people you're serving) of Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Mix it all to coat well. Cook at 375 degrees until edges are slightly crisped and golden brown...insides cooked soft.

Roasted asparagus. Rinse and chop hard ends of a bunch of asparagus. Arrange on a cookie sheet. Pour 1/2 olive oil, 1/2 butter mixed with crushed garlic, sea salt and cracked black pepper over asparagus. You can bake this while the potatoes are cooking and while grilling the chicken. After done...spritz the asparagus with a little bit of lemon juice.

An arugula salad with tomato, onion, cucumber and julienne carrots is a nice (optional) compliment.

Any accompanying drink will do. A slightly dry wine is best, but don't go too dry as the acid content of the marinades will get amplified.
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: You're trying to scare Michael, aren't you DM?
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Azathoth
Azathoth: No, this is simpler than it seems at first sight. It doesn't take much time, money, etc. Heck, there are good under $20 wines at most liquor stores that aren't of the "5 buck chuck" variety. Men can impress with this, and it's simple stuff.
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: I thought Michael was starting out with the "how to boil water" stuff. LOL

I'm sure he can cook anything he sets his mind to if he has the desire.
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MichaeI
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Azathoth
Azathoth: Well, as I stated in the original post, these recipes can be "easy, healthy, complex, indulgent". So it is designed to run the gamut. If people are into giving their own recipes (as this is my menu for what I'm making my family today) on this thread then anyone can mix and match different things for their own pallets and convenience. Plus, some easy recipes can and should impress...much like Candy's quiche.
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ShawnXx
ShawnXx: I'm a lucky girl
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Azathoth
Azathoth: And I'm a lucky boy...that likes to make his better half happy whenever possible.
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SilentBob420
SilentBob420: 2 of my Favs:
1.Chicken Fried Steak w/Gravy:
1lbs Chopped Steak
eggs
flour
buttermilk salt & pepper
I take my chopped steak and beat the crap out of it with a wood mallet
Take a few eggs and buttermilk make my dip
I dip the steak in flour then into the egg batter then back into more flour
I fill a deep frying pan with enough oil to cover the steak and cook till medium rare
I then take some of the grease from the steak add lil flour and some milk and make my gravy
I then take it put it in a baking dish cover it with the gravy and bake it at 350 for about 15-20 minutes unitl it is tender enough to melt in your mouth
Put it over some mashed potatoes and dig in!!

My other fav is Beef Stew its so freakin easy
you need around 11/2 to 2 lbs of cube steak
2 16oz containers of beef stock
some potatoes and few carrots
I put the cube steak and beef stock in crock pot at let it cook for about 6 hrs
then I add the potatoes and carrots with a lil flour to thicken it a lil
From there it's just a matter of adding salt and pepper and Waaalaaaaaaaaaa beef stew!!!
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: Eeeeeek! That eyeball is skeery!
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SilentBob420
SilentBob420: I'm sorry!! I just thought it was cool and I love the movie!!
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: Which movie? (sorry to go off topic, DM)
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SilentBob420
SilentBob420: V for Vendetta! Awsome flic!!!
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Azathoth
Azathoth: No worries. Carry on. I just like the fact that the thread has contributors and (so far) is positive. Me likes.
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: I will have to see it. But not alone and not at night. *shudder*
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Azathoth
Azathoth: It's very political, somewhat humorous, action-packed, deep, and emotional...not scary at all. You'll enjoy it, I'm sure. ("V..." )
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: I'm going to write it down and put it on my Netflix list. Thanks!

Right now I'm watching the Forsyte Saga. The series is great and is one of my favorite books.
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Azathoth
Azathoth: But when you do watch it, OCD...be sure to post here what you made for dinner that evening.
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OCD_OCD
OCD_OCD: Absolutely!
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Becca76
Becca76: all the top chefs are men..or most of them...thats were men belong chained up in the kitchen!
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Azathoth
Azathoth: I'd be happy chained up anywhere by a lady...hell, chain me to a toilet, no problem.
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Azathoth
Azathoth: Recipes! Now!
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Becca76
Becca76: Oh aye! Like that is it
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Becca76
Becca76: Isn't batman a gimp? He looks like one?
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