Saturday, April 14, 2007

TWQ: Cooking Dishes

For this week's TWQ (The Weekjend Question), we take a trip into the kitchen...

What dishes can can cook? What is your 'speciality'? Write down as many as you like.

My answer is:

Sorry to say I barely know where the kitchen is! I could probably make something in a microwave if I tried, but to actually cook something from ingredients....time to visit a restaurant!

Now it's over to you...

But before you go...

Secret Squirrel has kindly nominated me in three categories in the Blogger's Choice Awards (see my sidebar). If you would like to vote, click the badge and head over.

Thanks!



30 comments:

kenju said...

Good morning, Jean-Luc. I am not known as a great cook, but I am very good on some things: grilled chicken, pot roast, pinto beans and cornbread, potato pancakes, and Welsh rarebit are the things mr. kenju and my kids like.

Michele sent me.

Fab said...
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Fab said...

I can make a mediteranian omelet and reheat things. Or croque monsieur (two slices of bread with cheese and ham inbetween, put in the grill). I need others to feed me, unfortunately. But I am willing to learn how to cook. Willing.

BTW, Captain, don't forget Dr Who this Saterday!! Just a reminder.

Jon the Intergalactic Gladiator said...

I don't really have a specialty, per se. I do make a really good fruit salad out of pineapple, apple, and coconut. That's not really cooking though. Other than that, I'm pretty good with egg dishes.

Mitey Mite said...

Lasagna, broccoli casserole, stew for real food; brownies, pies, cheesecakes and an assortment of cookies for the "good stuff". And Michele sent me to tell you that.

Miss Cellania said...

I used to be a pretty good cook... I guess I still am, I just don't do it much. I make fabulous salsa from my homegrown vegetables- a year's worth at a time! I also make jellies and jams. And I'm proud of my homemade chili! My stir-fry and curries are crowd-pleasers, too. Maybe I should invite some folks for dinner, because these picky kids don't justify the work!

craziequeen said...

er....MB likes....

bangers and mash with onion gravy

chicken casserole

chicken chasseur

mediterranean vegetable risotto

and, apparently, my bread is rather good too...

lots of different stuff....

cq
Michele sent me to see what the TWQ is this weekend.....

Linda said...

First off, I voted for you for The Blogitzer (I had already voted in the other categories, sorry!).

As for cooking, I make one hell of a New York style cheesecake and can make a good meatloaf, too.

I used to cook a lot back when I was still married but not so much anymore as I either lost interest or just don't have the motivation. Every great once in awhile I'll whip a good sit-down dinner but mostly it's simple stuff that doesn't take much time or talent!

Pat said...

Thank you for the explanation re last post. My favourite dish to cook at the moment is Italian Beef stew because the family love it and am doing it tomorrow for the next visitors. Beef, red wine, tomatoes. mushroons, carrots, barlotti beans. garlic, shallots, bouquet garni served with fresh vegetabes and baked potatoes.
Michele says hello!

The Mistress of the Dark said...

I'm good with enchiladas and a pasta bake. I can also do tuna casserole and a corn bread casserole.

I'm a horrid cook :)

Anonymous said...

You have some great cooks posting here. I think food is best kept simple, and I love fresh herbs. I do a great roast dinner and I love salads too. One of my unsual specialities is rhubarb lasagna - served as a pudding and made with cusstand instead of bechemel sauce.

Bea said...

Excellent question Jean Luc-I make a mean pasta salad, meatloaf, grilled chicken in lime sauce, scalloped potatoes (not outta da box), and sugar free rice pudding. Looks like you've got a lot of good cooks out there! Have a good weekend.

Unknown said...

I like to cook salmon with capers, very tasty!

I voted for you!

Anonymous said...

i cook all sorts of stuff. my family favs would be my meatloaf, pork tenderloin, double stuffed potatoes, brocelli salad, sweet and sour meatballs and chicken wings. i can do the "big meal" as well, but my kids prefer the basics.

susan said...

Oh, I tend to do basic stuff, it's what they will all eat.
Roast, with mash and veg, chicken casserole, sausage casserole, stir fry, and they all love my Lancashire Hot Pot.

PS if you missed Dr. Who and are going to catch up, it's a weepy get your tissues handy!

Miss Trashahassee said...

Honey-nut Cheerios

Chef Boy-ar-dee Raviolies

BFF,
Miss T

Tawnya Shields said...

I love baking!
So it would be
Double chocolate Walnut Torte
Caramel Apple Pie
Mississippi Mud Cake
Amish Sugar Cookies (huge cookies teh size of your hand! )

I could go on and on but it is making me too hungry.

I'll drop over at the blog awards and cast my vote for you. Squirrel also nominated me! YAY!!!! Send a vote over my way if you get a chance. :o)

And good luck!

Paperback Writer said...

Oh, jeez! Where's my cookbook when I need it? :)

It's much too long to list!

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

chocolate!

smiles, bee

(she rushes off to vote now...)

Anonymous said...

My specialties are homemade vegetarian lasagna, eggplant parmasan, and various cakes and sweetbreads.

Anonymous said...

I love making pizza, jambalaya, stuffed bell peppers, spaghetti, rice and stewed chicken.....so much stuff............ :D

OldLady Of The Hills said...

It looks like I skipped you Jean-Luc..but Here I Am!
Cooking....! Well, I actually can make all sorts of dishes...Egg dishes, Chicken dishes, Veggies dishes, and even some desserts...BUT, I rarely cook anymore except to make a really good Egg Salad..YUM, and I make a Cucumber Salad that is quite tasty!

Jean-Luc Picard said...

I can see that I'll be in for a reat if I drop in on any of you for something to eat! So many excellent cooks!

Fab & Susan, I only missed the first Dr Who of the third season. I saw the one on the eternal motorway. I know what the Face of Boe meant.

B said...

I make a mean bowl of cereal :)

CynAnn said...

Hi from Michele's

I am a "home style" cook. Casseroles, soups, stews, good old Midwestern USA cooking.

Anonymous said...

I stand on the corner. I see someone in a Starfleet uniform.

I know the drill: newspaper under the right armpit. A lit Dunhill nonfiltered in my right hand.

I adjust the fedora and approach.

"Michele sent me," I say.

As for cooking, I do a mean Mexican baked penne pasta.

Cheers.

Diane said...

Michele sent me!

I love to cook, did alot his past winter with the slow cooker - the best dish? Baby back ribs!

Unknown said...

Whenever we are invited to dinner (or potlucks) I am asked to bring homemade dinner rolls. It's my only "thing". Some are known for their great desserts, others for their awesome salads, and still others for some main dish like lasagne or the like. I'm known for my buns :) .

Chelle, via Michele's

susan said...

Oh Jean-Luc a secret about Dr Who.

Oh don't tell!


We'll have to keep watching.

eastcoastlife said...

I can cook Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Malay, Indian, Italian, French, Western dishes....

Captain Picard I welcome you to Singapore anytime, to try my cooking and to visit our beautiful country.