What's for dinner?

[Pauleo1214]

(breakfast)

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German pancake / Dutch baby
(Buttermilk syrup not pictured)

We have a fan in the oven (convection heating elements not on) but it still never manages to really puff up symmetrically. Other baked goods aren't an issue, just with these puppies it's weird.

And the side closest to the fan is the one that's flatter. Maybe the current is just directed away from whatever is right in front, idk

I definitely have to try making one!

 

[drgonzo1969]

(breakfast)

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German pancake / Dutch baby
(Buttermilk syrup not pictured)

We have a fan in the oven (convection heating elements not on) but it still never manages to really puff up symmetrically. Other baked goods aren't an issue, just with these puppies it's weird.

And the side closest to the fan is the one that's flatter. Maybe the current is just directed away from whatever is right in front, idk

I bet your oven fan is pushing the dough towards to front of the oven while it rises. I would try without fan or very gently rotate halfway through cook time but then you run risk of deflation. I’ve run into similar issues with convection ovens at work

 

[ICTRock]

I'm thinking lazy man dinner ... Publix fried chicken

 

[jessenator]

I definitely have to try making one!

Super yummy. Depending on your elevation it may not puff as much. We're ~4k feet above sea level, but they get even puffier over the hill in Colorado.

I bet your oven fan is pushing the dough towards to front of the oven while it rises. I would try without fan or very gently rotate halfway through cook time but then you run risk of deflation. I’ve run into similar issues with convection ovens at work

Good thinking! I'll have to look up how to bake without it on this particular oven. Shouldn't be too hard.

 

[RetiredUnit1]

I bet your oven fan is pushing the dough towards to front of the oven while it rises. I would try without fan or very gently rotate halfway through cook time but then you run risk of deflation. I’ve run into similar issues with convection ovens at work

You could also put something to block the direct air, or just use bake. I have convection in my 36" American Range with 6.0 cu ft of oven space, but just use bake for bread and pizzas.

I'm allergic to egg whites, causes extreme indigestion and HIGH blood pressure. Grilled jack cheese sandwich tastes remarkably like egg, especially if you dip it in salsa with each bite.

I used to make this in a dutch oven, with just a few lumps of charcoal under the bottom and on top of the oven. Insanely good. I've made hundreds of recipes in them. I have three of various sizes for different dishes. At 68 I don't use them anymore. Easy button!!!!

Edited: I used thick bacon instead of sausage most of the time.

Mountain Man Breakfast

This one-pot breakfast is the perfect meal for any scout gathering or family camping trip. When served with our campfire buttermilk biscuits, it simply can't be beat.

www.lodgecastiron.com

 

[jcpst]

I used to make this in a dutch oven, with just a few lumps of charcoal under the bottom and on top of the oven. Insanely good. I've made hundreds of recipes in them. I have three of various sizes for different dishes. At 68 I don't use them anymore. Easy button!!!!

I have a few Dutch ovens and love using them. I’ve done a number of similar breakfast dishes. I also like throwing a large tortilla on top of the food to steam it, then load it up. The ovens almost always come with if I’m going car camping with a group.

 

[RetiredUnit1]

I have a few Dutch ovens and love using them. I’ve done a number of similar breakfast dishes. I also like throwing a large tortilla on top of the food to steam it, then load it up. The ovens almost always come with if I’m going car camping with a group.

I have a medium sized one that I only use for cobbler. Peach, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, CHOCOLATE CREAM

 

[Mentaltossflycoon]

I've probably already posted this in the past but here's some insane southern Thai fried chicken with roti and curry. I went into a trance and woke on the other side greasy, lethargic, delighted, splayed on the couch with fried shallots in my beard.

11 out of 10.

 

[Pauleo1214]

No Taco Bell or Del Taco nearby so I have to satisfy my craving for fast food style tacos myself. Albariño based sangria classes things up a bit.

 

[Nostradoomus]

In the coming week I’ll be making my diy Crunchwrap supreme’s. Tonight is shrimp alfredo which I’ll forget to take a picture of.

 

[PapaBear]

In the coming week I’ll be making my diy Crunchwrap supreme’s. Tonight is shrimp alfredo which I’ll forget to take a picture of.

I cooked up a pot of Pinto beans with country ham, cooked down some collards, smoked some country style ribs and made southern cornbread last weekend and forgot to get a photo.

 

[jcpst]

Ordered from Hummus & Pita. 1lb of hummus, 1lb of chicken shawarma, stack of pita, dolmas, tabbouleh. Tried Arayes for the first time. It was super good. We’ll have leftovers through the whole weekend.

 

[jwin615]

(breakfast)



German pancake / Dutch baby
(Buttermilk syrup not pictured)

We have a fan in the oven (convection heating elements not on) but it still never manages to really puff up symmetrically. Other baked goods aren't an issue, just with these puppies it's weird.

And the side closest to the fan is the one that's flatter. Maybe the current is just directed away from whatever is right in front, idk

Tried the top or next to top rack?

 

[jessenator]

Tried the top or next to top rack?

I definitely need to work it out. I think one rung lower once did me good, but no idea off the top of my head. Also thought about just straight up convection baking, but that may exacerbate the issue, heh.

 

[giovanni]

I definitely need to work it out. I think one rung lower once did me good, but no idea off the top of my head. Also thought about just straight up convection baking, but that may exacerbate the issue, heh.

I’ve had good luck for oven spring with bread by heating up the oven and then when I put the bread in, turning it off completely. That creates completely static heat for a few minutes. Then after about 5 minutes you can turn it back on. It worked well for baguettes or other bread that needs to rise in the oven.

 

[giovanni]

This is my best omelette yet. The egg is perfectly cooked, soft and thin, not overcooked anywhere. Plus I made peppers with garlic to stuff it so that made it extra good.

 

[Locrian99]

Was going to do the classic beer can chicken, but decided to try this spatchcocking thing i keep hearing about. For sure will do again.

 

[Locrian99]

This is my best omelette yet. The egg is perfectly cooked, soft and thin, not overcooked anywhere. Plus I made peppers with garlic to stuff it so that made it extra good.

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I need to learn the art

 

[giovanni]

I need to learn the art

Took me a lot of trial and error. I found that a nice stainless steel pan works best for me.

 

[jwin615]

Was going to do the classic beer can chicken, but decided to try this spatchcocking thing i keep hearing about. For sure will do again. View attachment 82403

Juciest smoked spatchcock I've even done I pan seared briefly, then smoked skin side down, indirect smoke.
Melted in your mouth.
All the fat that rendered kinda dispersed instead of all dripping out.

Got the idea from the Alton Brown Thanksgiving turkey method where you start the turkey in a 475 oven for a few minutes to crisp/seal the skin then drop the heat.
I did rest the chicken for ~30 between the pan and smoker to keep all the meat at a similar temp though.