Fish sticks are so good.

I don't know what we're going to have. There's left over Pizza in the fridge from last night, but it's Friday, so we'll probably get Mexican. And margaritas!

I am SOOOOO hungry ... all this talk about food ... >.< Could go for a nice cold beer too ... thank god its friday.

Chicken breasts, (not tenderloins), done on the Forman grill and steamed broccoli.
Broccoli was nicknamed "strong arm", by the Romans I heard

This is our survival diet for sometimes days lol. But it's really pretty good food.

Then we crave stuff that is bad for us, and just don't feel special enough if we dont get it.

Lol

Got home from my game at 7:30, and smelled something SUPERB as I entered the house: Fettuccine with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Herbs!

With a garden salad, and a respectable Cab....Life is VERY Good!

Mmmmmm

I think Mrs. NG said something about sending some across the country or something???

Best I could promise would be the recipe, Brainy. If I invest all the two-finger effort to transcribe it, would you commit to trying it?

Yes I would sir.

Fettuccine with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Herbs

Ingredients
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
3 Tbls tomato paste
12 oz mixed mushrooms, sliced
12 oz fettuccine
2 Tbls unsalted butter
2 Tbls chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbls chopped fresh tarragon

Directions
1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over med-hi heat, stirring occasionally about five minutes. Add onion, garlic, red pepper, salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, another five minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, another three minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, another three minutes.

2) Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, roughly 8 minutes. Draw one cup of pasta water, and add to skillet; stir and bring to simmer over medium heat.

3) Reserve yet another 1/4 cup of pasta water, drain pasta, and add to the skillet with butter and herbs. Cook, tossing, one-to-two minutes until pasta absorbs some of the sauce. (Add reserved water if necessary to loosen.) Serve with grated cheese and crusty bread.

Thank you sir.

Ooohhh this does sound yummy.

Do you mind if I alter it slightly by adding some pancetta and green/red onions?

As long as you enjoy it, my work here is done!
(Just promise me, no okra! )

And btw: Given the amount of salt in the bacon,
it might not be necessary to add the salt called for.

No problem.......no okra, no lima beans, no sardines, no swiss cheese..........and put it this way.....salt goes bad in my house........garlic on the other hand, well that is another story. Love garlic.

NG sounds like Italian cooking at it's best.
Monja

CP, I think "monja" is a type of Japanese cartoon similar to "hentai".

"Mangia" is Italian for "(You) eat!"

Homemade beef jerky, avocado and a protein shake!

Homemade clam cakes (with Chinese "Sriracha" hot pepper sauce for dipping), garlic-steamed zucchini, and oven-roasted sweet-potato "fries".

Not dinner.........but making double fudge brownies with butterscotch chips.....

"They're great," said NG, smacking his lips,
"Double fudge brownies, butterscotch chips!"
Wanting them once again,
Said he, "I must refrain.
I eat them, they go right to my hips!"

ETA: Tonight was T-bone steaks, mushroom risotto, dilled carrots, with a cream-cheese-frosted carrot cake for dessert

Pork Chops with Chickpeas, Spinach and Cumin

My favorite kind of meal - all cooked in one coverable (electric) frying pan.

Tonight: Pasta with Italian Sausages and Broccoli Rabe

I made pizza for dinner