Food Thread, Sep 20th-Sep27th

[warhorse46]

We got the rabbits all dressed, packaged & stored. Didn't take long @ all but there were 4 of us working. Came home heated the pasta, made a salad & ate a good supper.

[angellaw]

Yesterday was DS's 13th birthday..we had a cook out at home, Imade him a semi home made banana cake (his fav) and decorated it all by myself.

I used those Mesquite chips on the charcoals and grilled swordfish, Lipton Onion Soup Burgers, hot dogs & corn on the cob. I had a plate of chopped onions, sliced green peper, sliced maters, kraut, cole slaw, and...
we chowed down like a pack of ravidged dogs.:ohmy: but it sure was yummy!


BTW..the swordfish was melt in your mouth good. :drool:

[TBIBeg]

Steph, that sounds great, especially the swordfish.

I ened up not getting to the pasta last night, so that is what we are having tonight. Canneloni stuffed with cheese and spinach with a meat sauce. Salad and garlic bread.

[warhorse46]

Yesterday was DS's 13th birthday..we had a cook out at home, Imade him a semi home made banana cake (his fav) and decorated it all by myself.

I used those Mesquite chips on the charcoals and grilled swordfish, Lipton Onion Soup Burgers, hot dogs & corn on the cob. I had a plate of chopped onions, sliced green peper, sliced maters, kraut, cole slaw, and...
we chowed down like a pack of ravidged dogs.:ohmy: but it sure was yummy!


BTW..the swordfish was melt in your mouth good. :drool:



Sounds like a great time & great food!

[warhorse46]

Steph, that sounds great, especially the swordfish.

I ened up not getting to the pasta last night, so that is what we are having tonight. Canneloni stuffed with cheese and spinach with a meat sauce. Salad and garlic bread.



Yummo! Sounds delicious.

[warhorse46]

I am going to braise beef ribs in brown gravy, cook some white rice & a veggie for our supper tonight.

[WillowInFlight]

Last night I boiled a chicken and made stock so tonight is homemade chicken pot pie. I got a bag of stew veggies to add, who ever thought that finding bags of mixed peas and carrots would be so hard.

[warhorse46]

Last night I boiled a chicken and made stock so tonight is homemade chicken pot pie. I got a bag of stew veggies to add, who ever thought that finding bags of mixed peas and carrots would be so hard.

Geez I would think those would be easy to find. What kind of crust are you making for your chicken pot pie?

[angellaw]

Geez I would think those would be easy to find. What kind of crust are you making for your chicken pot pie?

I just can't help feeling like this :scared: when I see someone asking about crust for a chicken pot pie...We just use noodles & do it stove top around here...pie crust just seems so alien to me.

[theal3]

I just can't help feeling like this :scared: when I see someone asking about crust for a chicken pot pie...We just use noodles & do it stove top around here...pie crust just seems so alien to me.

I use puff pastry, easy peasy for pot pies. I also keep frozen pie shells on hand.

Tonight I'm doing georgia pork chops. Got some fresh button mushrooms I need to use up....

[sunbunny]

We got the rabbits all dressed, packaged & stored. Didn't take long @ all but there were 4 of us working. Came home heated the pasta, made a salad & ate a good supper.

bunnies???? :crying:

yesterday i made the best potato salad i ever made, and we bbq'd turkey cheeseburgers and boiled up some fresh corn on the cob. YUM-O!!

hubby took some homemade spaghetti sauce out of the freezer, so we will be having spaghetti for dinner!

happy monday, everyone!! :seeya:

[bearwds]

Yesterday was DS's 13th birthday..we had a cook out at home, Imade him a semi home made banana cake (his fav) and decorated it all by myself. <small snip>

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Hey Steph..!! Well, wish a Happy B'Day to your kiddo..Ryan..isn't it..??

He is exactly 50 yrs younger than me. Fun having a Virgo around, isn't it..?? Get this, I had my chart done many moons ago and she was a little apprehensive to tell me.. I'm a Double Virgo..!! Virgo moon rising, I think it was. Blessing and a curse but answered a lot of questions through the years....

Didn't BBQ CB's yesterday...will today. Had shrimp Alfredo over my rice. It was a microwave from that same company that made the salmon fillets I raved about last week. Their products are really superior.

Not as triple digit heatwave as predicted..only 90's today.


bear

[warhorse46]

I just can't help feeling like this :scared: when I see someone asking about crust for a chicken pot pie...We just use noodles & do it stove top around here...pie crust just seems so alien to me.

To me that is chicken & noodles not chicken pot pie. Pie needs a crust, lol. There are lots of different crusts that can be used from bisquick to regular pie crust to puff pastries to canned biscuits. IMO all are good.

[warhorse46]

bunnies???? :crying:

yesterday i made the best potato salad i ever made, and we bbq'd turkey cheeseburgers and boiled up some fresh corn on the cob. YUM-O!!

hubby took some homemade spaghetti sauce out of the freezer, so we will be having spaghetti for dinner!

happy monday, everyone!! :seeya:



I know you enjoyed that potato salad, you had been craving it for days.
No, not bunnies, those are baby rabbits. These were grown fryer rabbit meat pens. They were 6-12 weeks old, just the right age for meat production. They were bred & raised strictly for eating purposes.

[WillowInFlight]

Geez I would think those would be easy to find. What kind of crust are you making for your chicken pot pie?

I'm just going to use Pillsbury pie crust, last time I used puff pastry. War, I swear at one time I could find bags of peas and carrots together in the frozen section, now I can't find them anywhere.

[WillowInFlight]

I just can't help feeling like this :scared: when I see someone asking about crust for a chicken pot pie...We just use noodles & do it stove top around here...pie crust just seems so alien to me.

That's how hubby's mother makes her pot pie, it's the dutch way. When I was younger I used to make my own noodles.

[angellaw]

I use puff pastry, easy peasy for pot pies. I also keep frozen pie shells on hand.

Tonight I'm doing georgia pork chops. Got some fresh button mushrooms I need to use up....


I did the georgia pork chop thing last week & ran out of COM soup, so I added a can of COT..it was Da Bomb!!!

I do not do any kind off crust or puffs unless I get a very good reason as to why anyone would want me to in the first place. I am not a baker of anything that involves crust or puff.:smile:

[angellaw]

<small snip>

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Hey Steph..!! Well, wish a Happy B'Day to your kiddo..Ryan..isn't it..??

He is exactly 50 yrs younger than me. Fun having a Virgo around, isn't it..?? Get this, I had my chart done many moons ago and she was a little apprehensive to tell me.. I'm a Double Virgo..!! Virgo moon rising, I think it was. Blessing and a curse but answered a lot of questions through the years....

Didn't BBQ CB's yesterday...will today. Had shrimp Alfredo over my rice. It was a microwave from that same company that made the salmon fillets I raved about last week. Their products are really superior.

Not as triple digit heatwave as predicted..only 90's today.


bear

Hi bear...his name is Nate (you were close.... 4 lettter! :smile:)

Double Virgo?? Does that make Nate a DB also???

Tonight is leftovers from yesterday...bugers, dogs and clams still left..gotta eat them up ya'know!!!

can u share the product name..I must have missed that post.

[angellaw]

To me that is chicken & noodles not chicken pot pie. Pie needs a crust, lol. There are lots of different crusts that can be used from bisquick to regular pie crust to puff pastries to canned biscuits. IMO all are good.


But that's why they call it "pot" pie..u make it in a pot.:wink:

Your way would just be "chicken pie"

[angellaw]

That's how hubby's mother makes her pot pie, it's the dutch way. When I was younger I used to make my own noodles.


Me too..but I have found the PA Dutch brand pot pie noddles are very close to homemade.

[WillowInFlight]

Me too..but I have found the PA Dutch brand pot pie noddles are very close to homemade.

Those are another thing I haven't been able to find in a while. I was thinking about you the other day when I was cleaning the cabinets and found 6 boxes of Cope's dried corn.

[bearwds]

Hi bear...his name is Nate (you were close.... 4 lettter! :smile:)

Double Virgo?? Does that make Nate a DB also???

Tonight is leftovers from yesterday...bugers, dogs and clams still left..gotta eat them up ya'know!!!

can u share the product name..I must have missed that post.

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Nate.... , of course..!!

No, it doesn't automatically make him a double..the key factors are the year, place and time. (where the sun was located at time of birth) Rather rare to be a double.

The name of the brand is "Waterfront Bistro". I've tried the Alaskan salmon and the shrimp Alfredo. Wild caught. Both outstanding new products and definite re-purchases.

Did a google and found their website.

Give it a try.

enjoy


bear

[angellaw]

Those are another thing I haven't been able to find in a while. I was thinking about you the other day when I was cleaning the cabinets and found 6 boxes of Cope's dried corn.

YUMO..my fav!!!

[Noahs ARK]

I do not do any kind off crust or puffs unless I get a very good reason as to why anyone would want me to in the first place. I am not a baker of anything that involves crust or puff.:smile:


If you don't want to get puff pastry, get yourself some crescent rolls and use those! Sooooo easy.

I use crescent rolls on the bottom and top of my pot pies. Just make sure you bake the bottom crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling so it won't get soggy.

[warhorse46]

I did the georgia pork chop thing last week & ran out of COM soup, so I added a can of COT..it was Da Bomb!!!

I do not do any kind off crust or puffs unless I get a very good reason as to why anyone would want me to in the first place. I am not a baker of anything that involves crust or puff.:smile:


There is nothing to the crusts or the puff pastries, they are frozen. Just unroll them & lay them on top of your chicken pot pie then bake. I cannot bake a decent biscuit or pie crust from scratch but sure can do the frozen ones! lol.

[warhorse46]

But that's why they call it "pot" pie..u make it in a pot.:wink:

Your way would just be "chicken pie"


No, I make mine in a cast iron pot with a cast iron lid. :smile:

[warhorse46]

If you don't want to get puff pastry, get yourself some crescent rolls and use those! Sooooo easy.

I use crescent rolls on the bottom and top of my pot pies. Just make sure you bake the bottom crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling so it won't get soggy.



Thank you for that tip. I love crust on the bottom & tops of pot pies.

[warhorse46]

No, I make mine in a cast iron pot with a cast iron lid. :smile:


This is what it looks like.

http://www.shopperschoice.com/item_name_Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Dutch-Oven-9-Qt_path_7113-10400-10389_item_1463635.html

[Noahs ARK]

Thank you for that tip. I love crust on the bottom & tops of pot pies.

Me, too! But I don't like soggy crusts, so blind baking helps.

I blind bake my fruit pie crusts for 10 minutes, too.

I'm dragging out my crockpot tomorrow - haven't used it in awhile. Would LOVE to make chicken and dumplings!

[warhorse46]

Me, too! But I don't like soggy crusts, so blind baking helps.

I blind bake my fruit pie crusts for 10 minutes, too.

I'm dragging out my crockpot tomorrow - haven't used it in awhile. Would LOVE to make chicken and dumplings!



I did my beef ribs in the crock pot today, they were soooo good. I seasoned them with Cajun seasoning, coated them very heavy with flour, browned them in very hot oil. Once they were all browned I added more flour to the oil & made a dark brown roux. Added water, salt & pepper to that to make a rich brown gravy. Poured that over the ribs in the crock & let them cook on low for 4 hours.

[Noahs ARK]

I did my beef ribs in the crock pot today, they were soooo good. I seasoned them with Cajun seasoning, coated them very heavy with flour, browned them in very hot oil. Once they were all browned I added more flour to the oil & made a dark brown roux. Added water, salt & pepper to that to make a rich brown gravy. Poured that over the ribs in the crock & let them cook on low for 4 hours.

Dang - that sounds good!

I'm having to revamp my cooking. Mr. Noah has been put on a special diet cuz he's been having TIA's. No more red meat, no more pasta coated with alfredo sauce, no more vanilla ice cream with whipped cream.

OTOH - cooking will be a lot easier for me cuz we'll both eat the same thing now.

I need to start looking for more chicken, fish and bean recipes that are healthy.

[theal3]

Dang - that sounds good!

I'm having to revamp my cooking. Mr. Noah has been put on a special diet cuz he's been having TIA's. No more red meat, no more pasta coated with alfredo sauce, no more vanilla ice cream with whipped cream.

OTOH - cooking will be a lot easier for me cuz we'll both eat the same thing now.

I need to start looking for more chicken, fish and bean recipes that are healthy.

Oh we eat a lot of fish and chicken with great sauces! We've really discovered we can do without a lot of bread, pasta, taters.....even red meat.... but do for a "treat" once in awhile.

[mariah79]

The carnitas turned out great. I still have some shredded meat.

I am going to make a big batch of Marinara sauce. I will add some of the shredded pork to half the sauce. I love how finely shredded meat sticks the the skettie noodles. I will serve it with plenty of garlic toast. I sure DS will use his garlic toast to make sandwiches out of the skettie for his dinner.

[warhorse46]

The carnitas turned out great. I still have some shredded meat.

I am going to make a big batch of Marinara sauce. I will add some of the shredded pork to half the sauce. I love how finely shredded meat sticks the the skettie noodles. I will serve it with plenty of garlic toast. I sure DS will use his garlic toast to make sandwiches out of the skettie for his dinner.




On the old food thread you commented you loved the way your mom cooked rabbit, how did she cook it?

[angellaw]

This is what it looks like.

http://www.shopperschoice.com/item_name_Seasoned-Cast-Iron-Dutch-Oven-9-Qt_path_7113-10400-10389_item_1463635.html


ok..u win..that qualifies as a pot, so I guess it's chicken in a pot pie.:biggrin:

[warhorse46]

I am going to fry a rabbit, cook some mac & cheese & steam some broccoli for out supper tonight. Got some vanilla ice cream & Sara Lee Pound Cake for dessert.

[warhorse46]

ok..u win..that qualifies as a pot, so I guess it's chicken in a pot pie.:biggrin:



Tee hee. I don't think I could cook without my cast iron cookware. I would be lost.

[warhorse46]

Dang - that sounds good!

I'm having to revamp my cooking. Mr. Noah has been put on a special diet cuz he's been having TIA's. No more red meat, no more pasta coated with alfredo sauce, no more vanilla ice cream with whipped cream.

OTOH - cooking will be a lot easier for me cuz we'll both eat the same thing now.

I need to start looking for more chicken, fish and bean recipes that are healthy.


I bet you could do it with pork ribs too.

[mariah79]

On the old food thread you commented you loved the way your mom cooked rabbit, how did she cook it?

She would brown the rabbit pieces and then finish cooking it in gravy she made from browning the rabbit.
I wish I could get my mother to give me her recipes. When I ask she tells me it is too much work. :shrug:

[warhorse46]

She would brown the rabbit pieces and then finish cooking it in gravy she made from browning the rabbit.
I wish I could get my mother to give me her recipes. When I ask she tells me it is too much work. :shrug:

Oh yes! I have cooked rabbit & chicken that way. We call it fricassee & it is really good. I wish your mom would pass her recipes down to you too, nothing better than continuing a cooking tradition. Maybe get a tape recorder & get her to talk the recipes instead of writing them out would be easier?

[Bottrell]

I bet you could do it with pork ribs too.

Pork ribs are high in saturated fat. A person on a special diet due to TIA's should not eat high saturated fat content food. Even if they are "lean" pork ribs as opposed to country style pork ribs they are still high in saturated fat.


http://www.webmd.com/stroke/tc/transient-ischemic-attack-tia-prevention
Eat a balanced diet that is low in cholesterol, saturated fats, and salt. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fatty foods may make hardening of the arteries worse.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/pork-products/2266/2
The good: This food is low in Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin and Zinc, and a very good source of Protein and Selenium.

The bad: This food is high in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. This food also contains Trans Fat.

[warhorse46]

Pork ribs are high in saturated fat. A person on a special diet due to TIA's should not eat high saturated fat content food. Even if they are "lean" pork ribs as opposed to country style pork ribs they are still high in saturated fat.


http://www.webmd.com/stroke/tc/transient-ischemic-attack-tia-prevention
Eat a balanced diet that is low in cholesterol, saturated fats, and salt. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fatty foods may make hardening of the arteries worse.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/pork-products/2266/2
The good: This food is low in Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin and Zinc, and a very good source of Protein and Selenium.

The bad: This food is high in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. This food also contains Trans Fat.


Now days pork, even ribs, is lower in saturated fats than beef. Compare the two here.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/index.html
Chicken & fish still remain better choices for someone on a restricted diet.

[Bottrell]

Now days pork, even ribs, is lower in saturated fats than beef. Compare the two here.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/index.html
Chicken & fish still remain better choices for someone on a restricted diet.

The link I gave you shows that 1 serving is 27% of saturated fat for a normal 2000 cal. diet. I have seen it all the way up to 51% for 1 piece. It may be lower than beef but it is still way to high for a diet for someone suffering from TIA's. Perhaps a boneless pork chop would be a wiser choice. It only has 9%.

http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-pork-fresh-loin-country-style-i10209

Saturated Fat
10.2g
51%

http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-pork-fresh-loin-sirloin-chops-i10216

Saturated Fat
1.9g
9%

[TBIBeg]

She would brown the rabbit pieces and then finish cooking it in gravy she made from browning the rabbit.
I wish I could get my mother to give me her recipes. When I ask she tells me it is too much work. :shrug:


Exactly the way my mom used to make it and served over rice. :thumbup: I just 'watch' her to figure out the recipes, because she never measures anything.

But, it still doesn't taste like hers :(

tonight is salmon (yes, again lol) with red potatoes and brussel sprouts.

[magythekat]

I use puff pastry, easy peasy for pot pies. I also keep frozen pie shells on hand.

Tonight I'm doing georgia pork chops. Got some fresh button mushrooms I need to use up....

hi theal, just curious...what are 'georgia' pork chops? If it's a special recipe, would you mind sharing it? TIA

[bearwds]

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Having something new today...and something old.

Will BBQ chicken stuffed with asparagus. Saw it in the butcher case and it looked delicious.

The old is homemade potato salad. Will get started on it now because the heat will be here soon. (mid-90's)


bear

[warhorse46]

Exactly the way my mom used to make it and served over rice. :thumbup: I just 'watch' her to figure out the recipes, because she never measures anything.

But, it still doesn't taste like hers :(

tonight is salmon (yes, again lol) with red potatoes and brussel sprouts.


My mom & grandmother cooked a lot without measuring & I find myself doing the same thing now. About the only time my grandmother measured was when she was baking.

[warhorse46]

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Having something new today...and something old.

Will BBQ chicken stuffed with asparagus. Saw it in the butcher case and it looked delicious.

The old is homemade potato salad. Will get started on it now because the heat will be here soon. (mid-90's)


bear




That chicken sure sounds like it will be good, let us know how you like it.

[theal3]

hi theal, just curious...what are 'georgia' pork chops? If it's a special recipe, would you mind sharing it? TIA

Here ya' go. I got the recipe from Angellaw over a year or so ago and make it all the time. I think Paul Dean on FoodNet made it for Chicken and we all started trying it and found it works well with Pork, too.

Georgia Chicken or Pork
4 tablespoons butter
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves or pork chops
1 cup sliced mushrooms fresh or canned
2 tablespoons minced shallots/onions
S&P
4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese, or any cheese

Melt butter, medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes on each side, or until tender. Transfer to platter and sprinkle with grated cheese. Top with mushroom mixture. Cook and let stand until cheese melts.

[theal3]

My mom & grandmother cooked a lot without measuring & I find myself doing the same thing now. About the only time my grandmother measured was when she was baking.

That's how my gram mostly cooked, too. When she died in 1984, my Dad got her recipe box and eventually we put out a family cook book in 1991. We wrote all family members to send their German family favorites and then I put them all together with her etc; and we had it printed up for family and friends. I still have her recipe box and handwritten recipes.

[warhorse46]

That's how my gram mostly cooked, too. When she died in 1984, my Dad got her recipe box and eventually we put out a family cook book in 1991. We wrote all family members to send their German family favorites and then I put them all together with her etc; and we had it printed up for family and friends. I still have her recipe box and handwritten recipes.


I know that is a treasure for you. I have the little wooden recipe box filled with old recipes & some very old cookbooks passed down to me from my grandmother. Those are priceless to me.

[warhorse46]

Hey Noah, look here. These may help you in meal planning for Mr. Noah.

Healthy
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/healthy-eating/

Chicken
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/chicken/30-minutes-less/quick-easy-chicken-dinner-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.400168&esrc=nwwr13_10c&email=1159876111

[warhorse46]

Check out these casserole recipes, there are several that I want to try.


Casseroles
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/quick-easy/make-ahead-meals/casserole-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.400168&page=1&esrc=nwwr13_10c&email=1159876111

[GMTminus6]

bunnies???? :crying:

yesterday i made the best potato salad i ever made, and we bbq'd turkey cheeseburgers and boiled up some fresh corn on the cob. YUM-O!!

hubby took some homemade spaghetti sauce out of the freezer, so we will be having spaghetti for dinner!

happy monday, everyone!! :seeya::blink: turkey???

[mariah79]

Oh yes! I have cooked rabbit & chicken that way. We call it fricassee & it is really good. I wish your mom would pass her recipes down to you too, nothing better than continuing a cooking tradition. Maybe get a tape recorder & get her to talk the recipes instead of writing them out would be easier?

I have been making a recipe book for my son. I started it when he was 16. That way he can always have the dishes I cook. By the time he was 17 he could cook a whole Thanksgiving meal by himself.
It turns out to be a really good thing I made him learn to cook because his GF can't cook.

[TBIBeg]

hi theal, just curious...what are 'georgia' pork chops? If it's a special recipe, would you mind sharing it? TIA



Hey sweet lady!! Good to see you here. The original recipe called for chicken breast. It is SOO good, it's become a regular meal at my house.


:seeya:
Spurs

[SavannahStar]

Check out these casserole recipes, there are several that I want to try.


Casseroles
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/quick-easy/make-ahead-meals/casserole-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.400168&page=1&esrc=nwwr13_10c&email=1159876111

Oh yum! I love casseroles! I will check some of them out, for sure.

[warhorse46]

I have been making a recipe book for my son. I started it when he was 16. That way he can always have the dishes I cook. By the time he was 17 he could cook a whole Thanksgiving meal by himself.
It turns out to be a really good thing I made him learn to cook because his GF can't cook.

What a great idea! My son learned to cook just by being under foot while I was in the kitchen. From a very small boy he always wanted to help so I would give him age appropriate tasks to do. He & I both loved the time in the kitchen together & when he married he did most of the cooking.

[warhorse46]

Oh yum! I love casseroles! I will check some of them out, for sure.


You & me both! They are easy to make & taste so good. Most of the time they are a one dish meal & that I like too.

[sunbunny]

You & me both! They are easy to make & taste so good. Most of the time they are a one dish meal & that I like too.

i saw quite a few that involved cheese and potatoes!!! :drool:

no idea what's for dinner. i just had a baby no meat burrito from El Faro and am too full to even THINK of eating dinner! :tonguewag: HOWEVER... i was kinda thinking of Steakummmm sandwiches and the rest of the potato salad!

[theal3]

Time for a big pot of soup to have on hand, the last of the chicken soup is gone,so making lentil soup in the electric pressure cooker. Will have a cup of that and use up some frozen, breaded pop corn shrimp for dinner with some dips and a dinner salad.

[Noahs ARK]

Hey Noah, look here. These may help you in meal planning for Mr. Noah.

Healthy
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/healthy-eating/

Chicken
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/chicken/30-minutes-less/quick-easy-chicken-dinner-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.400168&esrc=nwwr13_10c&email=1159876111

Thanks, WH ~ will check 'em out!

Poor guy needs calories cuz he's so skinny. The trick will be to give him enough HEALTHY calories vs 'fat' calories to keep the weight on. :scared:

[SavannahStar]

Time for a big pot of soup to have on hand, the last of the chicken soup is gone,so making lentil soup in the electric pressure cooker. Will have a cup of that and use up some frozen, breaded pop corn shrimp for dinner with some dips and a dinner salad.

Oh I absolutely love lentil soup!!!!!!! I have a recipe of Alton Brown's that I just love.

[magythekat]

Here ya' go. I got the recipe from Angellaw over a year or so ago and make it all the time. I think Paul Dean on FoodNet made it for Chicken and we all started trying it and found it works well with Pork, too.

Georgia Chicken or Pork
4 tablespoons butter
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves or pork chops
1 cup sliced mushrooms fresh or canned
2 tablespoons minced shallots/onions
S&P
4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese, or any cheese

Melt butter, medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes on each side, or until tender. Transfer to platter and sprinkle with grated cheese. Top with mushroom mixture. Cook and let stand until cheese melts.

Thank you so much theal...it sounds great and I will try it with chicken first...yum, I can already taste it. :smile:

[theal3]

Oh I absolutely love lentil soup!!!!!!! I have a recipe of Alton Brown's that I just love.

That's the one I used, Alton's recipe on the FoodNet. It finished an hour or so ago, and it's yummy!

[Noahs ARK]

Oh I absolutely love lentil soup!!!!!!! I have a recipe of Alton Brown's that I just love.

Me, too! I think anything Alton Brown makes is good. I love his show. :tonguewag:

[warhorse46]

I have a question. Has anyone made chicken & rice using yellow rice?

[Noahs ARK]

I have a question. Has anyone made chicken & rice using yellow rice?


All the time - it's my favorite way of making it.

[warhorse46]

All the time - it's my favorite way of making it.



Thanks! I got some boneless skinless thighs out to thaw & was looking for a different way of cooking them. I saw that I had a bag of yellow rice & thought that might be good. How do you cook yours?

[theal3]

Thanks! I got some boneless skinless thighs out to thaw & was looking for a different way of cooking them. I saw that I had a bag of yellow rice & thought that might be good. How do you cook yours?


One I've made for years and think I've posted before: cup of rice bottom of grease casserole dish; chicken parts on top, then mix can of COM soup, 3 cups of water and packet of french onion soup and pour all over the top and bake til done.

[sunbunny]

Thanks! I got some boneless skinless thighs out to thaw & was looking for a different way of cooking them. I saw that I had a bag of yellow rice & thought that might be good. How do you cook yours?

what is the difference between yellow rice and regular white rice? :huh: is it a different type of rice, like brown rice is? or is it food coloring? :confused: IS brown rice a "different type of rice" even??

dinner tonite was frozen chicken cordon bleu hee heee and a nice big "chock full of stuff" salad. tomorrow nite we are getting taken out for dinner, so will probably go to www.pastapelican.com so we can eat with a view of the estuary! love the food, as well as the view!! :smile: i think i'll get the same thing as the last time we went: Tortellini with prosciutto, mushrooms and peas in a creamy parmesan sauce.

[TBIBeg]

what is the difference between yellow rice and regular white rice? :huh: is it a different type of rice, like brown rice is? or is it food coloring? :confused: IS brown rice a "different type of rice" even??

dinner tonite was frozen chicken cordon bleu hee heee and a nice big "chock full of stuff" salad. tomorrow nite we are getting taken out for dinner, so will probably go to www.pastapelican.com so we can eat with a view of the estuary! love the food, as well as the view!! :smile: i think i'll get the same thing as the last time we went: Tortellini with prosciutto, mushrooms and peas in a creamy parmesan sauce.

Yellow rice gets it's color from saffron.

I love it.

WH, sometimes I do my chicken and yellow rice on the stove top too. I'm with whoever posted above that normally if I'm having chicken with rice, then it's yellow rice.

[msgatorslayer]

Anyone have a good recipe for Redfish? Mr. Gator caught some yesterday and fish is something that I rarely cook.

[warhorse46]

Anyone have a good recipe for Redfish? Mr. Gator caught some yesterday and fish is something that I rarely cook.




How about a good courtbouilion? (pronounced coo be awn)

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Redfish-Court-bouillon/Detail.aspx

[warhorse46]

what is the difference between yellow rice and regular white rice? :huh: is it a different type of rice, like brown rice is? or is it food coloring? :confused: IS brown rice a "different type of rice" even??

dinner tonite was frozen chicken cordon bleu hee heee and a nice big "chock full of stuff" salad. tomorrow nite we are getting taken out for dinner, so will probably go to www.pastapelican.com so we can eat with a view of the estuary! love the food, as well as the view!! :smile: i think i'll get the same thing as the last time we went: Tortellini with prosciutto, mushrooms and peas in a creamy parmesan sauce.


Brown rice is rice that has not been hulled, leaving the bran part of the hull intact. White rice is rice that has been completely hulled & polished & is much less in nutrition. Yellow rice is flavored with saffron.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-brown-rice.htm
The restaurant sounds great!

[msgatorslayer]

How about a good courtbouilion? (pronounced coo be awn)

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Redfish-Court-bouillon/Detail.aspx

Thanks War! I did a recipe search prior to posting but there are sooo many recipes, figured I'd ask here first before trying something and ending up not liking it. This one is easy enough and I have all the products on hand, other than the celery.

[warhorse46]

One I've made for years and think I've posted before: cup of rice bottom of grease casserole dish; chicken parts on top, then mix can of COM soup, 3 cups of water and packet of french onion soup and pour all over the top and bake til done.




Sounds delicious.

[warhorse46]

Thanks War! I did a recipe search prior to posting but there are sooo many recipes, figured I'd ask here first before trying something and ending up not liking it. This one is easy enough and I have all the products on hand, other than the celery.

I cook one very close to this occasionally. You can use celery salt, just cut back on the regular salt. I serve it over white rice.

[warhorse46]

Yellow rice gets it's color from saffron.

I love it.

WH, sometimes I do my chicken and yellow rice on the stove top too. I'm with whoever posted above that normally if I'm having chicken with rice, then it's yellow rice.


Do you add onions, garlic, etc to it?

[TBIBeg]

Do you add onions, garlic, etc to it?

I always chop some onion into it. And, sometimes celery. Don't use garlic though. I think the rice has enough seasoning itself. Little S&P is all.

[msgatorslayer]

I cook one very close to this occasionally. You can use celery salt, just cut back on the regular salt. I serve it over white rice.

I'm back to square one, War. DH doesn't like the sound of the tomato. He's talking more of a lemon-butter type sauce.

[warhorse46]

I'm back to square one, War. DH doesn't like the sound of the tomato. He's talking more of a lemon-butter type sauce.


Oh boy I am not the one to help you there, we don't care for lemon on our seafood so I never cook with it. Give me my lemon in a lemon meringue pie! :biggrin:

[warhorse46]

I always chop some onion into it. And, sometimes celery. Don't use garlic though. I think the rice has enough seasoning itself. Little S&P is all.




Thank you! I am going to try it even tho DH wrinkled his nose & looked @ me funny when I told him what I was planning.

[mariah79]

I am having a hard time trying to plan anything for dinner because I don't know when or if we will be evacuated.
I think my best plan might be pizza or subway. I hate to take something out of the freezer only for it to spoil.

[warhorse46]

I am having a hard time trying to plan anything for dinner because I don't know when or if we will be evacuated.
I think my best plan might be pizza or subway. I hate to take something out of the freezer only for it to spoil.



Evacuated? Wildfires? I sure hope you & your family stay safe. I think ordering food is a good idea @ this point.

[msgatorslayer]

Oh boy I am not the one to help you there, we don't care for lemon on our seafood so I never cook with it. Give me my lemon in a lemon meringue pie! :biggrin:

Pie, you mentioned pie! Oh, that sounds yummy and I haven't even had breakfast yet, lol.

[TBIBeg]

I'm back to square one, War. DH doesn't like the sound of the tomato. He's talking more of a lemon-butter type sauce.

MSGator, I make/eat a lot of red fish since we fish on the Gulf Coast frequently.

My favorite way is to make a simple crab stuffing and put on top and bake...

But, you can also sautee some garlic and onion in butter. Add some creole seasoning like Tony Chacheres or Old Bay seasoning and a splash of worstershire sauce and a splash of lemon juice. (Use a good amount of butter) Baste the fish with the butter garlic and then add some bread crumbs to the leftover butter/lemon/onio sautee and sprinkle over the fish and bake.

Sometimes I add a little parm cheese and chives to the bread crumbs.

[TBIBeg]

<snip> Give me my lemon in a lemon meringue pie! :biggrin:

:drool: Me too!

[warhorse46]

:drool: Me too!



Now I am craving lemon meringue pie! lol

[mariah79]

Now I am craving lemon meringue pie! lol

I would settle for the filling. I love to make it chill it well. Then get a spoon and go to town on it. I am the same way with cheese cake filling.

[warhorse46]

I would settle for the filling. I love to make it chill it well. Then get a spoon and go to town on it. I am the same way with cheese cake filling.


Hmmmm, now that is an idea. WH checking to see if she has the ingredients for lemon meringue filling, lol.

[WillowInFlight]

I would settle for the filling. I love to make it chill it well. Then get a spoon and go to town on it. I am the same way with cheese cake filling.

Me too, I can't stand the meringue part. Next week I am gong to make a key lime pie for hubby's birthday, he wants it topped with fresh whipped cream.

[mariah79]

Me too, I can't stand the meringue part. Next week I am gong to make a key lime pie for hubby's birthday, he wants it topped with fresh whipped cream.

For my birthday this month I asked for cheese cake filling. DH & DS put a couple of candles in it LOL

[msgatorslayer]

MSGator, I make/eat a lot of red fish since we fish on the Gulf Coast frequently.

My favorite way is to make a simple crab stuffing and put on top and bake...

But, you can also sautee some garlic and onion in butter. Add some creole seasoning like Tony Chacheres or Old Bay seasoning and a splash of worstershire sauce and a splash of lemon juice. (Use a good amount of butter) Baste the fish with the butter garlic and then add some bread crumbs to the leftover butter/lemon/onio sautee and sprinkle over the fish and bake.

Sometimes I add a little parm cheese and chives to the bread crumbs.

This sounds very good. Crab stuffing will be outta the question tonight cause I've already been to store, lol.

I found a recipe for a lemon butter sauce with white wine. I think I'll beef that up a bit with your suggestion of cheese and bread crumbs on top. Thanks!!!

[TBIBeg]

This sounds very good. Crab stuffing will be outta the question tonight cause I've already been to store, lol.

I found a recipe for a lemon butter sauce with white wine. I think I'll beef that up a bit with your suggestion of cheese and bread crumbs on top. Thanks!!!

YUM sounds perfect, let us know how it turns out. Wonder if I can talk BF into fish again tonight??

:tongueside:

[msgatorslayer]

YUM sounds perfect, let us know how it turns out. Wonder if I can talk BF into fish again tonight??

:tongueside:

It was really good. I used this recipe. With the only added herbs being Tarragon and some pepper. I sprinkled a small amount of parmesan cheese on top. Only after walking out in the garage and coming back into the kitchen could I smell how awesome it smelled. It's a definatey keeper. Mr. Gator was very happy!!

http://www.recipezaar.com/Gulf-Coast-Garlic-Butter-Wine-Fish-120806

[theal3]

I'm on a mission to use up stored stuff in freezer, so making big pot of beef stew today. I have way too much "stuff" hoarded away from sales this past summer, LOL, some things I forgot about. So using up oldest things first. So we'll have stew tonight. And then maybe make some small beef pot pies with the lefovers.

[warhorse46]

I am miffed! I got my chicken all cooked & got ready to put the yellow rice in & could not find it in the pantry. I was positive I had a bag of it in there but if it is there I cannot see it. I even got DH to look & he could not find it either so I had to use regular rice. But it turned out good anyway. I now have yellow rice on my shopping list.

[Noahs ARK]

I now have yellow rice on my shopping list.

Sorry I didn't get a chance to respond to your post about the yellow rice, but I've been gone and just got back online.

I use Zatarain's yellow rice - love it! I usually add extra garlic and some hot pepper flakes.

[ViennaGal]

Good morning all! I've missed you but haven't been cooking much since last week. i did find this site while on facebook and they have some really great recipes that are quick and easy.

http://www.frenchs.com/

Here is one for Tangy Ranch Grilled Chicken that I think sounds yummy:

2/3 cup Ranch Salad Dressing
1/2 Cup french's Yellow or Honey mustard
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
4 (5 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts

mix salad dressing mustard and sugar. pour 2/3 cup mixture over the chicken and marinade in refrigerator 30 min or up to 3 hours.

Grill chicken on greased rack over medium heat for 15 min. Serve remaining marinade over chicken.

You can also use boneless pork chops in this recipe. :drool:

[warhorse46]

Sorry I didn't get a chance to respond to your post about the yellow rice, but I've been gone and just got back online.

I use Zatarain's yellow rice - love it! I usually add extra garlic and some hot pepper flakes.



Thanks, I will look for that when I go shopping.

[warhorse46]

Good morning all! I've missed you but haven't been cooking much since last week. i did find this site while on facebook and they have some really great recipes that are quick and easy.

http://www.frenchs.com/

Here is one for Tangy Ranch Grilled Chicken that I think sounds yummy:

2/3 cup Ranch Salad Dressing
1/2 Cup french's Yellow or Honey mustard
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
4 (5 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts

mix salad dressing mustard and sugar. pour 2/3 cup mixture over the chicken and marinade in refrigerator 30 min or up to 3 hours.

Grill chicken on greased rack over medium heat for 15 min. Serve remaining marinade over chicken.

You can also use boneless pork chops in this recipe. :drool:


Wow that does sound good.

[warhorse46]

We will have left over chicken & rice. Got some fresh peaches sliced for a side.

[TBIBeg]

Wow that does sound good.

That does sound good a reminded me of another fish recipe that I use for catfish sometimes.

Ranch Dressing
Durkees fried onions (smash them up in a baggie)

Roll fish filets in ranch dressing and then add to bag with onions. Coat well and bake.

It is really good.


No idea for dinner tonight. We are leaving for the Frio River to camp. We'll be back monday.
:thumbsup:

[TBIBeg]

It was really good. I used this recipe. With the only added herbs being Tarragon and some pepper. I sprinkled a small amount of parmesan cheese on top. Only after walking out in the garage and coming back into the kitchen could I smell how awesome it smelled. It's a definatey keeper. Mr. Gator was very happy!!

http://www.recipezaar.com/Gulf-Coast-Garlic-Butter-Wine-Fish-120806


Thanks for the link.... :seeya:

[mariah79]

My son is doing the cooking tonight. He making his fried rice. He going to add some shredded pork to it. He makes some very tasty fried rice. I am looking forward to dinner.

[theal3]

Leftover beef stew tonight with a salad. And Bisquick Blackberry cobbler.

[warhorse46]

That does sound good a reminded me of another fish recipe that I use for catfish sometimes.

Ranch Dressing
Durkees fried onions (smash them up in a baggie)

Roll fish filets in ranch dressing and then add to bag with onions. Coat well and bake.

It is really good.


No idea for dinner tonight. We are leaving for the Frio River to camp. We'll be back monday.
:thumbsup:



I like the sound of that recipe too! Have fun @ the camp.

[warhorse46]

My son is doing the cooking tonight. He making his fried rice. He going to add some shredded pork to it. He makes some very tasty fried rice. I am looking forward to dinner.


Sounds like a winning combination to me.

[TBIBeg]

I like the sound of that recipe too! Have fun @ the camp.

Thanks WH. Now, you know I'm not gonna complain cuz it's been hotter than hades here and we're having the worst drought in 50 years, BUT, why in the he11 is it raining and 65 degrees now that I'm going camping?


:cursing:

[bearwds]

Going to BBQ my boneless chicken breasts, stuffed with asparagus tonight. Thawing now.

Was going to do it 2 days ago but came down with intestinal horribles.

Made the potato salad last night, so good to go there.


bear

[warhorse46]

Thanks WH. Now, you know I'm not gonna complain cuz it's been hotter than hades here and we're having the worst drought in 50 years, BUT, why in the he11 is it raining and 65 degrees now that I'm going camping?


:cursing:



I hear you! The weather never co-operates with our plans, lol. Bring a deck of cards & lots of other games that can be played inside a tent or camper. And of course FOOD! Be sure to bring chocolate & Fritos!

[ViennaGal]

Willow I thought of you when I saw this on MSN website:

Slow-Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili....


Ingredients


1 pound(s) (2 1/2 cups) dried black beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup(s) mustard seeds
2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds or ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) cardamom seeds or ground cardamom
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 pound(s) mushrooms, sliced
8 ounce(s) tomatillos (see Ingredient Note), husked, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup(s) water
5 1/2 cup(s) mushroom broth or vegetable broth
1 can(s) (6 ounce) tomato paste
1 tablespoon(s) minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (see Ingredient Note)
1 1/4 cup(s) grated Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup(s) reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, cut into wedges

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Directions

Soak beans overnight in 2 quarts water. (Alternatively, place beans and 2 quarts water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.) Drain the beans, discarding soaking liquid.

Combine oil, mustard seeds, chili powder, cumin and cardamom in a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven. Place over high heat and stir until the spices sizzle, about 30 seconds. Add onions, mushrooms, tomatillos and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are juicy, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover and stir often until the juices evaporate and the vegetables are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add broth, tomato paste and chipotles; mix well.

Place the beans in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the hot vegetable mixture over the beans. Turn heat to high. Put the lid on and cook until the beans are creamy, 5 to 8 hours.

Garnish each serving with cheese, a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Stovetop Variation: Total: 4 1/2 hours In Step 2, increase broth to 81/2 cups. Omit Step 3. Add the beans to the Dutch oven; cover and simmer the chili gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy to bite, about 3 hours.

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[theal3]

That black bean chili sounds good! I bought a bag of dried black beans a month or so ago, and planned to look for some recipes. Like dips or something.

I've decided to take some puff pastry and used it with leftover beef stew and sort of make beef pie pie dish. I'll need to thicken up the sauce some.

[WillowInFlight]

That black bean chili sounds good. I hate that I have spent half my life being a bean snob. Thanks for the recipe, I think I'll try that next week.

[theal3]

That black bean chili sounds good. I hate that I have spent half my life being a bean snob. Thanks for the recipe, I think I'll try that next week.

The best black bean sauce I ever had was garlic-kie and was served over baby clams in an oriental restaurant. Hmmm, I might google for a similar recipe. I also like to throw some beans, like garbanzo or black beans in my green salads.

[sunbunny]

The best black bean sauce I ever had was garlic-kie and was served over baby clams in an oriental restaurant. Hmmm, I might google for a similar recipe. I also like to throw some beans, like garbanzo or black beans in my green salads.

i'm the queen of garbanzo beans in salads.... way back when, my salad bar salads consisted of the following ingredients: garbanzo beans, croutons, and blue cheese dressing. and that's all. :drool:

no idea what's for dinner, but i'm hoping hubby took out some boneless pork chops! :closedeyes:

happy ALMOST friday, everyone!! :seeya:

[theal3]

i'm the queen of garbanzo beans in salads.... way back when, my salad bar salads consisted of the following ingredients: garbanzo beans, croutons, and blue cheese dressing. and that's all. :drool:

no idea what's for dinner, but i'm hoping hubby took out some boneless pork chops! :closedeyes:

happy ALMOST friday, everyone!! :seeya:

Love garbanzos: I made some hummus this week, too. In blender, beans, lemon juice, garlic, little cayanne, parsley, s&p. EVO. Heavenly. Been dipping celery stick and pita chips in for a snack.

[Noah]

Love garbanzos: I made some hummus this week, too. In blender, beans, lemon juice, garlic, little cayanne, parsley, s&p. EVO. Heavenly. Been dipping celery stick and pita chips in for a snack.

LOVE hummus.

Hubby went to a Masonic meeting tonight, so I finished up the rest of the chicken & dumplings. It was so good, but I ate too much.

[sunbunny]

LOVE hummus.

Hubby went to a Masonic meeting tonight, so I finished up the rest of the chicken & dumplings. It was so good, but I ate too much.

:seeya: what the heck happened to YOU?

we had grilled boneless pork chops and blue box mac & cheese that i Sandra Lee'd with some onion powder, dry mustard and some shredded cheese.

a few weeks ago, i took the advice of the food network folks and really REALLY salted my boiling water when cooking pasta or potatoes... and, you know what? those folks really know what they're talking about! i used to just put half a dozen shakes from the salt shaker, but now i pour in that salt directly from the Morton's container. what a difference!!! :w00t:

[warhorse46]

We are having chili cheese dogs with chopped onions & relish for our supper.

[mariah79]

The fried rice my son cooked last night was great. I ate the leftovers for breakfast.

Tonight we will have chili cheese burgers and fries. I will put chili & cheese on my fries too. Of course with onions.

[warhorse46]

The fried rice my son cooked last night was great. I ate the leftovers for breakfast.

Tonight we will have chili cheese burgers and fries. I will put chili & cheese on my fries too. Of course with onions.



I like that meal & love to use purple onions on it.

[theal3]

Not sure of supper yet, still have leftover beef stew and lentil soup and plenty of mix greens for a salad, so either one with a salad, but sometimes DH comes home on Fri. with a Subway goodie, so will wait and see.

BTW my beef stew, thickened up a bit and with puff pastry was very tasty last night.

[mariah79]

I like that meal & love to use purple onions on it.

That is what I have here. I also love them in salads. I can't cut onions in general. I am very sensitive to the fumes. On my b-day they harvested all the fields here. It made me so sick.

[warhorse46]

That is what I have here. I also love them in salads. I can't cut onions in general. I am very sensitive to the fumes. On my b-day they harvested all the fields here. It made me so sick.



Oh I bet you were miserable then! Maybe one of those slap chops would benefit you when you need to chop onions. I do mine in the food processor sometimes if I have a lot to chop.

[theal3]

Oh I bet you were miserable then! Maybe one of those slap chops would benefit you when you need to chop onions. I do mine in the food processor sometimes if I have a lot to chop.

Yes, I have the slap chop (Chop wizard) that dices or cubes things. When I want a "bulk" I throw in processer, fine chop. But I've heard like burning a candle helps, or putting a piece of bread in your mouth while cutting helps? MStewart gaves some tips several years ago.

[Noah]

what the heck happened to YOU?

a few weeks ago, i took the advice of the food network folks and really REALLY salted my boiling water when cooking pasta or potatoes... and, you know what? those folks really know what they're talking about! i used to just put half a dozen shakes from the salt shaker, but now i pour in that salt directly from the Morton's container. what a difference!!! :w00t:

I have no idea! One minute I was here - the next minute I was gone!:w00t:

It definitely makes a difference when you salt your boiling water for pasta or potatoes. For years I didn't do it cuz I thought they were full of baloney. Nope. They were right!

We're having lasagna and salad tonight. Easy Peasy.

[mariah79]

Yes, I have the slap chop (Chop wizard) that dices or cubes things. When I want a "bulk" I throw in processer, fine chop. But I've heard like burning a candle helps, or putting a piece of bread in your mouth while cutting helps? MStewart gaves some tips several years ago.

I have tried every trick in the book. I even tried having a fan put on a barstool at my back to blow the fumes away. Didn't work for me.

That is why I use a lot of dehydrated onions & garlic for meat. One of the things I like using them is they flavor the meat and they absorb the flavor of the meat too.

[Leanne Weich]

The easiest way I've found to chop onions without crying, runny nose, etc. is to put the onions in the freezer for about 5 minutes and then use an ultra sharp (this is a must) knife. It's so easy it's a pleasure.

[theal3]

I have no idea! One minute I was here - the next minute I was gone!:w00t:

It definitely makes a difference when you salt your boiling water for pasta or potatoes. For years I didn't do it cuz I thought they were full of baloney. Nope. They were right!

We're having lasagna and salad tonight. Easy Peasy.

I've always salted the water for taters and pasta, mom told me to and she was Italian, I also put in a Tab. or 2 of EVO, keeps it from sticking together after being drained.

[sunbunny]

I've always salted the water for taters and pasta, mom told me to and she was Italian, I also put in a Tab. or 2 of EVO, keeps it from sticking together after being drained.

i've always put the oil in the water as well. but this tons of salt stuff is new to me!! :laugh:

NO idea what's for dinner! i'd go to Noah's for lasagna, but i'm too pooped. plus, i'm still at work. :cuss:

happy friday, everyone!!! :seeya: 1 hour and 10 minutes before my friday nite begins!!

[mariah79]

The easiest way I've found to chop onions without crying, runny nose, etc. is to put the onions in the freezer for about 5 minutes and then use an ultra sharp (this is a must) knife. It's so easy it's a pleasure.

I have tried that too. I am allergy to the fumes. I can tell when they are planted or harvested even over the hills. Due to our drought and hot weather every farm around here harvested on a very hot day. I was put in the hospital because of the effect on me.

I can eat them and love them but I can't cut them at all. I have to get DH to cut them. Even then it effects me. but I found my way around it. Dehydrated works for me.

[SavannahStar]

:seeya: what the heck happened to YOU?

we had grilled boneless pork chops and blue box mac & cheese that i Sandra Lee'd with some onion powder, dry mustard and some shredded cheese.

a few weeks ago, i took the advice of the food network folks and really REALLY salted my boiling water when cooking pasta or potatoes... and, you know what? those folks really know what they're talking about! i used to just put half a dozen shakes from the salt shaker, but now i pour in that salt directly from the Morton's container. what a difference!!! :w00t:

BBM. Don't you just LOVE Food Network?????? :thumbsup:

[warhorse46]

I have no idea! One minute I was here - the next minute I was gone!:w00t:

It definitely makes a difference when you salt your boiling water for pasta or potatoes. For years I didn't do it cuz I thought they were full of baloney. Nope. They were right!

We're having lasagna and salad tonight. Easy Peasy.


Noah you are still listed as a registered user so you have not been banned. Contact CW & see if she can shed some light on what the problem is.
Our chili cheese dogs sure were good tonight, we have not had those for a while. We had some fresh pears as a side.

[Noah]

Noah you are still listed as a registered user so you have not been banned. Contact CW & see if she can shed some light on what the problem is.
Our chili cheese dogs sure were good tonight, we have not had those for a while. We had some fresh pears as a side.

I know I haven't been banned - but for some reason it asked me to "sign-in" and then told me that my password was wrong. Dunno what the problem was, but I just re-registered so I could get back on.

LOVE chili cheese dogs, esp with texas fries on the side to dip in that extra chili that drips off the dogs.:drool:

[theal3]

Dinner plans changed. I just grilled a Kansas City bacon/cheese steakburger, put on homemade bun and we each had half with a side salad. Sort of low carb... ;)

[sunbunny]

BBM. Don't you just LOVE Food Network??????

yep, i most certainly DO!! :wub: i'm almost looking forward to the rainy season so i can have an excuse to sit on the couch all weekend and watch it! lol

dinner tonite turned out to be just some Steakummmm sandwiches on plain ol' white bread. hubby had Miracle Whip on his barf and i'm out of mayo so i put just a little butter on the bread. i melted cheese on my Steakummmm. yum yum!!!

[warhorse46]

I am trying a new recipe for our supper, wish me luck. Here it is.

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/eight-layer-casserole/

[watson]

Last night I made a pizza and put it on the grill. Earlier I sliced up fresh vegetables from my garden and the farmer's market - purple onions, zucchini, beets, orange and yellow carrots, garlic - put them in tin foil with s sprinkling of olive oil, and grilled them!!! I used a fork to poke holes in the foil. OMG! They were ready about the same time as the pizza. Geeeeze, I hope summer never ends. That was the best meal I've had since I grilled veggies the last time! :biggrin:

[watson]

I'm wondering if anyone has a recipe for stuffed cabbage. Has anyone ever tried using red cabbage? Thanks in advance!

[SavannahStar]

I am trying a new recipe for our supper, wish me luck. Here it is.

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/eight-layer-casserole/


That sounds wonderful to me, wh. Good luck!

[SavannahStar]

I'm wondering if anyone has a recipe for stuffed cabbage. Has anyone ever tried using red cabbage? Thanks in advance!

I was raised on stuffed cabbage! We called it "halupki".....don't have a recipe though, sorry.

[WillowInFlight]

I was raised on stuffed cabbage! We called it "halupki".....don't have a recipe though, sorry.

We called them Galumpkies, they never were my favorite.

[Noah]

I am trying a new recipe for our supper, wish me luck. Here it is.

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/eight-layer-casserole/

OMGosh - I've had that!! It's delicious. It makes a great dip if you don't use the noodles on the bottom.

[warhorse46]

OMGosh - I've had that!! It's delicious. It makes a great dip if you don't use the noodles on the bottom.


Good to hear a review! I have it all put together & ready to bake later this afternoon.

[warhorse46]

That sounds wonderful to me, wh. Good luck!



It went together really easy, looks & smells great.

[mariah79]

Tonight we will be dining on mom's hamburger helper with garlic toast. DS requested this for dinner. It is nice watching him light up over dinner.

[theal3]

I'm wondering if anyone has a recipe for stuffed cabbage. Has anyone ever tried using red cabbage? Thanks in advance!

Here's Tylers recipe from the food net..... I make mine similar....

[theal3]

I swear we'll finish that beef stew I made a few days ago tonight! It's taking up space in frig., and my freezer is full, so have to eat it.

[Jayne]

I was raised on stuffed cabbage! We called it "halupki".....don't have a recipe though, sorry.

Grew up on them too...same and different "names".

No measurements...but we'd mix the ground sirloin (about 3 1/2-4 pounds...some use 3/4-1 pound of ground pork) with 1 cup of dry rice cooked,some garlic, juice from sauerkraut and some of the tomato sauce, salt and pepper, paprika, and 2 egg (about 1 egg per 1-2 pounds of meat?)....and wrap them inside the parboiled cabbage head leaves....toothpick to hold..put in pan....and we would alter....either use a can of tomato soup (Campbells)...or diced tomatoes and tomato sauce....and add sliced onions to the 'sauce' if desired, and sometimes add the sauerkraut to the sauce mixture (I didn't always do that..enough cabbage already!).

There are probably a lot of authentic recipies online?

jmo

J

Maybe this isn't the traditional...but that's how I make them now.

[theal3]

dinner plans changed, DH called earlier than I thought on his way home, so told him to pick up curds while in Bandon, and check out the steaks at the grocer there (known for their meats) so he brought home 2, 1 inch boneless NY steaks, each weighed a # and I cut them into 4 oz servings........ we feasted. Life is good. Froze the rest for the future.

Had the steak with a salad and breaded/baked mushrooms.

[WillowInFlight]

Knowing that the next three days are going to be an "eatfest" I made breakfast for dinner, I swear it's the only time I like eggs.
Tomorrow we are having a roast dinner, Monday, we are going out with DD and our future son-in-law, and Tuesday hubby turns 63, I promised him, Eggs Benedict for breakfast and lasagna full of beef and pork for dinner, followed by his favorite key lime pie. Lord I pray he see's 63 and 1 day.
Wed, I will be serving him water and a napkin. LOL

[warhorse46]

dinner plans changed, DH called earlier than I thought on his way home, so told him to pick up curds while in Bandon, and check out the steaks at the grocer there (known for their meats) so he brought home 2, 1 inch boneless NY steaks, each weighed a # and I cut them into 4 oz servings........ we feasted. Life is good. Froze the rest for the future.

Had the steak with a salad and breaded/baked mushrooms.


It's an a sign, you are not supposed to finish that beef stew, lol. The steaks sound delicious tho.

[warhorse46]

Knowing that the next three days are going to be an "eatfest" I made breakfast for dinner, I swear it's the only time I like eggs.
Tomorrow we are having a roast dinner, Monday, we are going out with DD and our future son-in-law, and Tuesday hubby turns 63, I promised him, Eggs Benedict for breakfast and lasagna full of beef and pork for dinner, followed by his favorite key lime pie. Lord I pray he see's 63 and 1 day.
Wed, I will be serving him water and a napkin. LOL

Oh man! Can I come spend the next 3 days @ your house?:drool:

[warhorse46]

Holy Smokes! That 8 Layer Casserole is a definite keeper in this house! That stuff is addicting. The only change I made was the onion placement. It said to add the chopped onion to the cream cheese/sour cream mixture & I felt they would not be cooked enough. So I added them to the ground beef when I was browning it then I added some onion powder to the cream cheese/sour cream mixture.

[WillowInFlight]

Oh man! Can I come spend the next 3 days @ your house?:drool:

War if you can't get the canned Keylime stuff let me know, I'll send you some, it is awesome. so much cheaper than trying to make your own.

[warhorse46]

War if you can't get the canned Keylime stuff let me know, I'll send you some, it is awesome. so much cheaper than trying to make your own.



I've never looked for it. Where is it located in the grocery store?

[Miditka07]

Dinner

Veggie Pizza

[Noah]

I've never looked for it. Where is it located in the grocery store?

Look near the pie filling.

I told you that casserole was good!! :drool:

Now picture it as a dip with tortilla chips or Scoop fritos!!

[daniel green]

The easiest way I've found to chop onions without crying, runny nose, etc. is to put the onions in the freezer for about 5 minutes and then use an ultra sharp (this is a must) knife. It's so easy it's a pleasure.

The one that seems to work best is to chop onions near a burning gas burner. Voila. No tears.

[WillowInFlight]

I've never looked for it. Where is it located in the grocery store?

The isle that they have the sugar and flour, right by the canned fruit pie filling, I wish I thought to look at the brand name before I threw the can away. If you like Key Lime, you will love this.

[warhorse46]

Look near the pie filling.

I told you that casserole was good!! :drool:

Now picture it as a dip with tortilla chips or Scoop fritos!!

The canned pie filling?
You were certainly right about the casserole!

[warhorse46]

The isle that they have the sugar and flour, right by the canned fruit pie filling, I wish I thought to look at the brand name before I threw the can away. If you like Key Lime, you will love this.



I love Key Lime so I know I will like it. I'll look.

[WillowInFlight]

I love Key Lime so I know I will like it. I'll look.

Between the filling and buying a graham cracker crust it's a lot cheaper than making homemade, and it tastes every bit as good. And this is a no bake pie. I have always said I love cooking, but I hate baking. :laugh:

[WillowInFlight]

I wanted to practice my Hollandaise sauce so I tried this recipe, OMG how much easier can it get, and it came out tasty and velvety. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blender-Hollandaise-Sauce/Detail.aspx

[warhorse46]

Between the filling and buying a graham cracker crust it's a lot cheaper than making homemade, and it tastes every bit as good. And this is a no bake pie. I have always said I love cooking, but I hate baking. :laugh:




Even better! Got the ingredients on my shopping list now.

[warhorse46]

I wanted to practice my Hollandaise sauce so I tried this recipe, OMG how much easier can it get, and it came out tasty and velvety. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blender-Hollandaise-Sauce/Detail.aspx



Wow that is an easy recipe but I wonder about the egg yolks. Are they cooked enough with just the hot butter? Raw eggs can have salmonella.

[WillowInFlight]

Wow that is an easy recipe but I wonder about the egg yolks. Are they cooked enough with just the hot butter? Raw eggs can have salmonella.

War, I heated the butter on the stove. After I added it to the blender, I put it on high for a minute, shut it off for 30 seconds then cranked it back on high for another minute, it came out perfect. My hubby even said the taste was richer.

[warhorse46]

War, I heated the butter on the stove. After I added it to the blender, I put it on high for a minute, shut it off for 30 seconds then cranked it back on high for another minute, it came out perfect. My hubby even said the taste was richer.




To kill salmonella the egg yolks must be heated to @ least 140 degrees. By using the double boiler method & cooking that would kill the bacteria. I am not sure just heating the butter then adding it to the egg yolks would be hot enough, long enough to do that. But neither of you got sick so it was all good this time. Glad yall enjoyed it & it does sound delicious. I am tempted to try it.

[warhorse46]

This sounds good to me. Think I will get the ingredients to cook it when I go shopping.


http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/pork-squash-and-apple-dinner

[Noah]

This sounds good to me. Think I will get the ingredients to cook it when I go shopping.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/pork-squash-and-apple-dinner

That's 3 of my favorite foods!

Last night I cooked porkchops in the electric skillet and added sliced/peeled apples. After I peeled the apples, I sprinkled them with cinnamon-sugar - they were all yummy before I even added them to the skillet.

The only thing that would've made the meal better is that acorn squash!!

[warhorse46]

That's 3 of my favorite foods!

Last night I cooked porkchops in the electric skillet and added sliced/peeled apples. After I peeled the apples, I sprinkled them with cinnamon-sugar - they were all yummy before I even added them to the skillet.

The only thing that would've made the meal better is that acorn squash!!




Oh my that sounds very good. Apples just go with pork to me.

[theal3]

Finally..... finished that stew, and had a small roll with it. And a bowl of blackberries with whipped cream. I'm thinking of having fish tomorrow, have to check what's in the freezer.

[summit]

For supper tonite We are having meat loaf, mashed potatoes. and english peas.