The Syndicate

I have been contemplating Epi's pasta but I am not a fan of mushrooms. Asparagus might be just right as a replacement for me!

It's amazing to me how just pouring beer on something apparently makes it "Bavarian"!

Might have to fire up a batch of meatballs...

Currently experimenting with a tropical drink recipe. Not sharing it because as of right now it is actually not very good. I am still enjoying it with a lovely side dish of obnoxiously loud rock and roll.

How'd the meatballs go over?

I got nothin else right now...I'm on standby leftover chili consumption for a couple more days. So need a new player.

But... Actually how about a tip instead of a recipe? It's for meatloaf. Use whatever meatloaf recipe you like, and it comes out ten times better cooked in a crock pot. Take two pieces of aluminum foil and fold them into strips about an inch and a half wide and long enough that they can be fitted into the crockpot in a cross under the meatloaf so you can lift it out when it is done.

Best.

Meatloaf.

Ever.

I guarantee it.

Sharp. And a good looking summer salad to go with!

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:17 pm @Timsup2nothin making these rn. Holy fuck do they smell good.

Yeah I should have mentioned that. On an NFL Sunday I start them an hour before the first game to serve them with toothpicks at the start of the second game, and by halftime of the first game managing the crowd can become challenging.

Okay then, here is a recipe for the weekend all you goof off low effort cooks!

The super great award winning Bavarian Meatball Subs, with added options.

In crock pot place meatballs in an even layer across the bottom. (note, if dealing with a large crowd all things can be doubled)

Dump in one packet of onion soup mix, one quarter cup brown sugar, and a couple spoonfuls of red pepper flakes.

Salt and pepper to taste...won't take much.

Rinse the assorted powdery ingredients down into the meatballs by pouring in one beer, brand of your choice.

Blast on high for four hours or more.

I cut the meatballs in half and lay them on the sub roll myself, and put rounded side down pieces anywhere there is a formation that will hold them. REALLY lazy people just pile on meatballs and hope they don't roll off. Add a slice of Swiss cheese and butter the top of the roll, then put both sides under the broiler for a couple minutes until cheese is melty and top is browned.

Option B, I have just thrown the meatballs in a bowl and provided toothpicks.

Option C, I have put meatballs on buttered egg noodles and covered with gravy made by thickening the juice from the crockpot by bringing it to a boil in a saucepan and adding flour. Sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese to taste.

All options served successfully to happy campers...who never realized this part:
I hid that part because when I was given this recipe I refused to take it seriously and didn't make it for like three months. That was a regrettable choice because it has turned out MANY times and been raved over in all three options despite being seriously...

dunya wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:54 pm

Timsup2nothin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 15, 2020 2:56 pm I could share my "award winning meatball subs" recipe if you promise not to laugh.

sounds good! can you share a pic too? if so, you can be up on saturday/sunday?

A pic might be tricky but I'll see what I can get together.

That laugh thing was semi-serious because when I saw this recipe I laughed my ass off. I genuinely thought it was a joke, but they are SOOOOO good. I've done the meatballs on toothpicks as well as the sandwiches, and also with gravy over egg noodles and always people are excited and ask how to make them...but when I tell them they like glaze over at how easy it is.

This is like a "goof off guy hosts a super bowl party" recipe, not like Chez Tim fine dining establishment.

I could share my "award winning meatball subs" recipe if you promise not to laugh.

I need a middle option on the poll...

I cook for my gf who has...limited horizons...in her food choices so I can't promise to try everything. But I will follow along for sure! I will also contribute some interesting things I have made.