Foodie Friday -- May 9th

 Welcome to the May 9th Foodie Friday, where great food is always on the menu.

A few weeks ago, we smoked a standing rib roast:

For Bandwidth's 30th birthday, we smoked a beef tenderloin, seasoned only with salt, pepper, and chili powder. The next day, I made French dip sandwiches (provolone, consomme, shallots, fresh French bread, and thinly sliced filet mignon). There's nothing like French Dips to hit the spot after a day of weeding and planting in the garden.

Popular Recipes from Last Week's Foodie Friday

Back Porch Musings  created a scrumptious, elegant Mushroom-Cheesy Flatbread, beautifully served on wooden chopping blocks and willow chargers.

It's easy to see why Million Dollar Meatballs  were one of the most-viewed recipes. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes, this dish looks filling and fabulous.You can find out how to make the meatballs at Rita's Recipes

Oregon Transplant  wowed everyone with her inventive, delicious Pecan Pie Cake . Can't you just imagine sinking a fork through those lucious layers?

Are you familiar with the MYSTERY INGREDIENT CLUB?

Here's how it works: A secret ingredient is assigned to members, and they incorporate it into a recipe (sweet or savory). 

The next club meeting will be held Monday, June 2, 2014. 

** Participating members can host the party. This means that you don't have to follow any rules or do any "hosty" things. You'll be mailed the Inlinkz thumbnail code prior to the event, which you can add to your post. This is totally optional.

**You can add your link at any participating blog. Your thumbnail/link will be seen on all MIC clubbers' blogs

** Other than using the secret ingredient in a recipe, there are no rules. 

** If you'd like to play with us, just leave a comment (or email me at designsbygollum@gmail.com and type MYSTERY CLUB in the subject header. 

** The secret ingredient will be unveiled via email.

** If you'd like to host the party on your blog, you'll be mailed the Inlinkz thumbnail code prior to the event.

**This isn't a weekly meme. The MIC meetings happen mysteriously!

Come on and join us. We'll have a great time!

Are you contributing a recipe to this week's Foodie Friday?

 If so, locate the blue Inlinkz icon in the lower, left-hand portion of this post. Click on the icon and follow the directions. After you complete the process, you will see a red "x" beside your name. This allows you to delete your link if you made an error; the red "x" is visible to you only.

You can read a complete guide to this linky party HERE.

It's pretty simple: there are NO RULES.

You don't need to "like" our Facebook page or be a follower of this blog to participate. Nor do you need to include a backlink or Foodie Friday button in your post. Add as many recipes as you wish, old or new. If you love food, we love you.

If you'd like to share your food photos--or photos of other FF participants on Pinterest, join the Pinterest foodie board, Consuming Passions. Leave a message on the most recent "pin" if you'd like your name added to the list.

Every Friday, we are joined at this big, virtual table--thank you for stopping by today. I'm grateful to all of you who spend your days cooking. I'm grateful to old and new friends who contribute recipes every week. I'm grateful to friends who leave a comment. I'm grateful for the silent folks, because you are brought here by your love of all things culinary.

We are food people. And that's a marvelous thing.



Have a great weekend!