Cooking for the family and friends

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

I spent some time on the smoker and grill! Blackberry bbq chicken boobies, smoked bacon wrapped mushroom and parsley stuffed chicken thighs. We had a bunch of family and friends over. They enjoyed. Not pictured was a nice salad that was on the table. Those mashed potatoes? They aren't potatoes, that is mashed cauliflower. My mother in law always peels her potatoes. We grabbed the skins and cut them up into the cauliflower mash. Nobody knew until we told at the end.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

"chicken boobies?" "Chicken boobies?" I'll take the bait: Blue-footed or red-footed?

Are those green Beans on the small plate? Notice anything?

Edited September 5, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

"chicken boobies?" "Chicken boobies?" I'll take the bait: Blue-footed or red-footed?

Are those green Beans on the small plate? Notice anything?

That is the first batch of asparagus. chicken boobies don't need feet!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

@, you funnybones.

I'm glad you said "first batch" of asparagus. I thought I was looking at chicken for 15 or so people who eschew vegetables that don't resemble potatoes.

I like your screen name. It has style, kinda Sydney Greenstreet or Orson Welles.

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

@, you funnybones.

I'm glad you said "first batch" of asparagus. I thought I was looking at chicken for 15 or so people who eschew vegetables that don't resemble potatoes.

I like your screen name. It has style, kinda Sydney Greenstreet or Orson Welles.

We did 3 batches total of the asparagus. What was really cool is that the faux potatoes were a hit, 90%of a big ol salad was gone, the chicken was loved by all and that the only carb heavy item was the broccoli balls, they are always popular but we just made the one batch so they are gone. If I can find an alternative to the stove top stuffing used in the balls then perhaps those will be healthier too.

Thanks on my username! It is true though, my fat wasn't causing me "problems" but it was a problem in itself.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

the broccoli balls, they are always popular but we just made the one batch so they are gone. If I can find an alternative to the stove top stuffing used in the balls then perhaps those will be healthier too.

Never heard of broccoli balls, but if they have any relation to chicken boobies in your parlance, I suppose I've only had girl broccoli. Never had stovetop stuffing, but what about seasoning up some quinoa? It's not low-cal, but it is nutritious and not loaded with sodium as I imagine a packaged stuffing mix is.

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

Broccoli balls are

Broccoli (obviously)

Stove top stuffing

Parmesan cheese

Egg as a binder.

Throw is all in a food processor, make balls and bake on 325 for 12 minutes or so.

[Dub 9,922]

You just flung a craving !!!

I'm gonna make a batch of broccoli balls with the ribs I'm smoking tomorrow. Gonna hit the grill store in a couple hours and get my rubs and some decent charcoal.

I'll wait until I've sauced the ribs and then crack open the vents and get the temp to climb and thrown on the broccoli balls. The wood smoke will have been long gone by then. That's my plan in any event.

The faux mashed potatoes is a stellar idea. I will be trying that soon.

Grilled boneless chicken is a staple that grill weekly as I suspect it will be around your house, too.

[Bandista 7,466]

Way to go on the cauliflower -- very sneaky (though as a bander those skins would probably not work for me). Love the production cooking mode, have fun!