What's for dinner, Oppo?

"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
03/20/2016 at 22:40 • Filed to: None

I made thanksgiving dinner, because it was demanded of me. (Seriously, his exact words were “I demand thanksgiving dinner!”) Fortunately, I had all the ingredients ready and totally cheated on the turkey. I used a package of Butterball microwave turkey. Still, it was pretty good.

DISCUSSION (35)

ttyymmnn > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:44

We buy the frozen Butterball turkey breast for Thanksgiving. You can get them with all white meat, or mostly white with some dark. No carving required (well, you gotta slice it). No fuss, no muss.

smobgirl > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:45

That looks pretty fantastic.

I’m sad because I bought chips and guac and didn’t notice at Target that the guac expired January 1 (thankfully I didn’t eat any).

Chariotoflove > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:47

That isn’t cheating; it’s ingenuity. Love a brown dinner. Like George Carlin said, it’s the default color when all the other ingredients give up.

We had chicken in the fridge; so, I marinaded it and made chicken fajitas with peppers and onions and Spanish rice. Always have tortillas in the pantry. Always .

POD > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:48

Kinja'd!!!

I made brisket. I’m very full and happy at the moment.

fhrblig > smobgirl
03/20/2016 at 22:49

It was pretty good considering it was the food equivalent of a CKD kit. The potatoes were instant and so was the stuffing, and I microwaved the corn.

Funktheduck > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:50

I had a big lunch so I just snacked on tuna and saltines

fhrblig > POD
03/20/2016 at 22:51

I’m very picky on fat content. Brisket is hard for me to eat unless it’s absolutely perfect.

POD > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:53

Nice part about cooking your own is you can make sure it’s the way you like it.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:53

Excellent beef stroganoff from this place.

Scary__goongala! > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 22:53

Ribs, homemade mac, budweiser, and bushmills

fhrblig > ttyymmnn
03/20/2016 at 22:53

I think that’s underrated. Anything that minimizes work and lets you hang out with family is ok in my book.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > ttyymmnn
03/20/2016 at 22:55

All white meat?? That has gotta be terrible lol. Turkey white meat is so dry, even when cooked well.

fhrblig > Scary__goongala!
03/20/2016 at 22:56

I did have some Johnnie Walker Black and a few Leinenkugels to go with it. It’s definitely a pleasant evening.

ttyymmnn > Chariotoflove
03/20/2016 at 22:56

+1 on the torts. You can put anything in them, even PB&J.

ttyymmnn > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
03/20/2016 at 22:58

Nope. It's yummy.

Dslay04 > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 23:06

Pork Cuban Sandwich via Blue Apron

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > ttyymmnn
03/20/2016 at 23:09

It's probably because I dislike gravy. So I always go dark meat. Preferably I'd rather have chicken too since it's even juicier. But turkey thighs cooked to perfection are pretty darn tastey with mashed potatoes!

Chariotoflove > ttyymmnn
03/20/2016 at 23:17

Did that for lunch this afternoon, except added Nutella to the mix. My daughter and I are adamant that everything tastes better on a tortilla. We have not yet found any exception to this rule.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 23:20

Made grilled cheese with a medium goat cheddar (I’m lactose intolerant yo) on rye, with dill tomato soup. I snack lots so I don’t have a heavy dinner.

Chariotoflove > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
03/20/2016 at 23:20

Your view is a common one, and is justified. I think white meat seems so dry because people often don’t take into account the lower fat percentage compared to the dark when they cook the turkey. You can shield the breast and cook to a lower internal temperature while you leave the drums and wings uncovered. Then, it all comes out juicy. You shouldn’t need gravy if it’s done properly (but I still like gravy).

Scary__goongala! > fhrblig
03/20/2016 at 23:25

The JW red label I’ve had in the past tasted like ass in my humble opinion.