Married 9 years. Her choice dinner. Local meat store had Angus ribeye for $12.99 a pound.

Cost per person: $14.50

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[–] 14 points 2 months ago (1 child)

Hey, congrats...I'm up to 42 yrs of marriage now, but I think you'll agree that one of the key routes to a soulmate's heart is through the stomach.
You've surely aced that aspect!
Thanks for the excellent content.

cheers,

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago

    I can't login to lemmy without getting hungry. I wonder why 😂

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago

    Nice! My wife wanted rib steak on her birthday, and as she likes to say, cooked so rare a good veterinarian could bring it back to life. We eat at home if we want steak because nobody but me cooks it to her taste. At least, that's what she tells me.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    Man that’s nice. My last “anniversary” dinner was cooking vegan masterpieces for someone and getting nothing in return. Like studying Thai and Indonesian cooking and… yea… Also they hate fans pointing in their direction…

    I learned to cook in restaurants and make a steak that makes my mom jealous but yea… Must be nice.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    The fans don't have to blow on people. Just get the smoke out.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Now I want a steak!

    I'll settle for the beef stew in the slow cooker later.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    I need to up my CotC ("corn on the cob") game. I'm assuming it's possible in the AF, but when I leave the husk on to preserve moisture, it takes forever, and when I remove the husk, it dries out too easily.

    That there CotC looks incredible, assuming non-boiled.

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I have a steamer insert for a two gallon pot. Poor water in the bottom, put the husked corn in, bring the small amount of water in it to boil for 5 minutes. Pull it out. It's cooked faster than the steaks once you include the resting time on the steaks.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Ah right, that's it. I have a wok I sometimes use for steaming. I plum forgot all about it.

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    A small, flat-ish can with both ends removed sits at the bottom, along with some water. A china plate balances on top of that, and that's where I place the food to be steamed.

    (just in case anyone reading gets the idea that the food sits at the bottom, i.e. boiled and not really steamed)

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I figured if the walk was small enough then the corn could just sit across it and not even come in contact with a small amount of water and put a lid on top. Or put a round rack in if you have one and put the corn on top of that. Pop a lid on top to trap the steam

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Soak your corn in the husk before throwing it on the grill. Cook it until the husks are charred. You're welcome.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    As noted above, takes forever.

    Problem solved-- steam them, instead.

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    CotC cooks amazingly in the microwave actually. Leave the husk on, wrap in a wet paper towel. Cook I "think" 2 min per COB. Double check the time, that's the only thing I'm fuzzy on.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Ah rabbits, I knew I'd need my microwave again one day. (when I moved out of my last place almost 20yrs ago, I gave it to my housemate)

    That said, one way that works a treat is to throw CotC in with a soup or stew that I'm making... just that it's too hot to be eating soups & stews these days. :S

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Looks good; I'd take ribeye over fillet mignon every time!

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago

    Congrats! Here’s to many more!!

    Shouldn’t be difficult if you keep cooking for her like that.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    That’s a nice rib eye, great sear!

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Wow grats on that deal on steak! And happy anniversary. The more you put under your belt, the more you just want to stay inside and enjoy life together rather than extravagant dates.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago

    Our little meat shop (not really a butcher) sells more Angus ribeye than literally any other retailer in America. It's not just the best deal in [my middle of nowhere] town. It's the best deal possible.

    My idea of an extravagant date means getting a hotel in a place likely to get hit by a hurricane. I'm not a role model.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    How did you prepare the ribeyes. Looks good. I might do something similar for our anniversary this weekend if I can find some pork chops

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago

    Salt, pepper, both sides. Let them rest for about 30 minutes at room temperature.

    One was done with cast iron on an induction burner. One was done in stainless on an electric burner. My other larger burner was busy with the corn. Turn on any fans your kitchen is equiped with because it's going to get smokey.

    Heat the burner to 400°, pat the steak dry with a paper towel, melt butter in the hot pan, add the steak, set the timer for 2 to 4 minutes depending on how done you want the steak and how thick it's cut. Flip it. Set the timer again. Tent each one individually in foil for 5-10 minutes. Serve.

    For a more done steak than medium you may need to lower the temperature to 375 and increase the time. Or just kick out whoever wants their steak messed up.

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