So today is my birthday, and I’m wanting to cook myself something special! I have carte blanch to make a huge mess that my partner will clean, so I’m rearing to throw down. What are your fav celebratory meals? Could be simple, could be complicated, could be expensive, could be cheap af. Just looking for some inspiration. Anything from dino nuggies to beef wellington! Thanks in advance!
jamon (prosciutto) & melon
smoked nuts
Duck breast, seasoned and cooked skin side down on med low heat until crispy, basting with rhe fat. Risotto with saffron, parmesan & black pepper Roast asparagus with truffle oil.
crusty bread with aïoli
a good table wine, doesn’t have to be expensive but good
dark chocolate ganache over orange, dried cranberries, hazelnuts (“turtles”)
Have fun!
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, I think something hearty like a braise would go nicely with the weather. I recently braided some short ribs in stout and some homemade beef stock and it turned out wonderfully. I had it with some simple roasted veg with balsamic condiment drizzled over and mashed potatoes, so that the reduced braising liquid could do double duty as a sort of gravy. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere though, I think a fancy salad would be a good way to beat the heat.
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If it’s home-cooking, I’m gonna go with a blackened salmon with beurre blanc sauce and asparagus. My partner says a good prime rib!
Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon. Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
I’m usually simple, haha. Grilled new York strip steak, grilled corn on the cob, onion strings, and a dollop of creamy mashed potatoes.
Either that or carbonara.
Lemon bars, banana pudding (with nilla wafers), or my great grandma’s angel food cake recipe for dessert.
Good luck figuring it out
New Haven Pizza. I haven’t had a car since 2020 and, upon reflection, have decided the first thing I’m going to do when I get a new car is drive three hours up to New Haven and get a pizza from Sally’s.
For a home cooked meal, smoked ribs and mac and cheese.
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday! I have two options I default to for my birthday. Either a big breakfast for dinner or what I call Nostalgia Dinner. Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with salt and pepper on the side, four vegetables (always butter or Lima beans, green beans, collard greens, black eyed peas, etc) and a small pork chop.
