Post by: grantmeaname on May 14, 2013, 02:37:41 PM
I'm having salted peanuts in the shell from Costco. Om nom.
Post by: jpo on May 14, 2013, 02:42:26 PM
Trying out new recipes from Mark Bittman's How To Cook Everything while I have it from the library.
Post by: boy_bye on May 14, 2013, 02:43:33 PM
Post by: EMP on May 14, 2013, 03:12:01 PM
Post by: marty998 on May 14, 2013, 03:20:56 PM
Guessing there will be the enough food there to feed a small African country. Glad I'm not paying.
Post by: Donovan on May 14, 2013, 03:32:58 PM
Post by: Paul der Krake on May 14, 2013, 03:34:09 PM
Post by: crazy jane on May 14, 2013, 04:47:21 PM
Post by: footenote on May 14, 2013, 05:19:56 PM
Post by: mc6 on May 14, 2013, 05:44:18 PM
Post by: olivia on May 14, 2013, 05:55:29 PM
Post by: spider1204 on May 14, 2013, 06:11:30 PM
Anxiously waiting for my rice to finish.
Post by: expatartist on May 14, 2013, 06:23:24 PM
Post by: KidneyBeansMD on May 14, 2013, 08:41:50 PM
Trader Joe's sesame honey cashews.
Sweet Jesus those are addictive
Post by: GoStumpy on May 14, 2013, 08:57:26 PM
Post by: Cecil on May 14, 2013, 09:17:48 PM
It was an impulse buy. :(
Post by: dorothyc on May 14, 2013, 09:26:24 PM
Post by: imustachemystash on May 14, 2013, 09:27:25 PM
Post by: N on May 14, 2013, 09:44:13 PM
I just put a batch of cookie dough into the fridge to chill. http://orangette.blogspot.com/2008/07/bold-statement.html
these are my very most favorite choc chip cookies, ever. they taste like gourmet cafe cookies.
I also finished drinking my latest batch of kefir. I have a jar on first ferment and a jar on second ferment on the counter.
http://www.yemoos.com/faqwamain.html
I limit my dairy so a dairy free fermented kefir is good for me. Also, cheap drinks! And I end up using my soda stream less since the kefir is fizzy.
Post by: happy on May 15, 2013, 07:17:13 AM
Post by: tuyop on May 15, 2013, 07:35:02 AM
Lunch/fast breaker:
Meatza (grass fed local ground beef w/mozza, bell pepper, homemade pizza sauce, spinach, local pastured pork sausage, tomato on top)
Walmart whey (25g) protein shake in 500ml skim milk
1 bell pepper
2 carrots
2T hummus
Snack:
Pre workout shake (creatine, beta alanine and juice mix, mostly)
Banana w/natty peanut butter
Post-workout/supper:
50g protein shake in 500ml skim milk
Ginger chicken (local, free-range) stir fry with green and wax beans, bell peppers, carrots on basmati rice.
Other snack if I feel like it:
Oil-popped popcorn with seasoning and unsalted butter
6-egg (4 egg whites, two eggs) omelette with feta
Post by: AllChoptUp on May 15, 2013, 08:20:39 AM
Post by: GuitarStv on May 15, 2013, 08:26:02 AM
- 1 large coffee mug worth of oatmeal, mixed with a handful of raisins, 1.25 mugs of boiling water, and 4 milkettes into a bowl
- A banana
- A handful of almonds
Morning snack:
2 apples, 1 pear
Packed Lunch:
- Large hunk of salmon (garlic, soy sauce, sriracha)
- Bok Choy (lightly fried in garlic/soy)
- Couscous
Afternoon snack:
- 1 banana, 1 apple
Pre-workout snack:
- Probably down a few spoonfuls of peanut butter and some milk
Don't know what the wife took out for dinner yet.
Post by: melidesau on May 15, 2013, 10:09:25 AM
Post by: boy_bye on May 15, 2013, 11:25:06 AM
Post by: Zaga on May 15, 2013, 12:40:23 PM
Eggs in a basket (basket made of homemade bread) every morning.
Whatever we had for supper, in a wrap and with goat cheese for lunch.
Dinner tends to be meat/veggies stir fried together with plenty of spices. Some days Mexican, some days Thai, some days other Asian, some days just spicy.
Favorite snacks:
Hint of Salt Triscuits with goat cheese (I can't have cow dairy :-( )
Almonds
Pistachios
Oatmeal
Dried prunes
Kale chips! I swear I can eat these by the bucketfull! They are good for you and pretty easy to make.
Post by: kkbmustang on May 15, 2013, 05:03:43 PM
Breakfast: Coffee with vanilla almond milk, cottage cheese and pineapple
Lunch: turkey sandwich, chips and salsa
Snack: sweetened black iced tea
Dinner (in the oven now): baked chicken breasts (breaded in pistachio/panko mix), brussel sprouts, cheese tortellini with marinara
Post by: gooki on May 19, 2013, 03:40:38 AM
Mushroom pie
Potato dauphinoise
Green beans
Along with some homemade icecream and berries.
We had guests over - I'm not normally this extravagant. For a vegetarian Sunday lunch (English tradition) it went down damn well.
Totally doing mushroom pie again. For anyone interested.
Chop and gently fry in a pot...
1x onion
2x carrots
After 8 minutes or so add
3x hand full of mushrooms, chopped into medium sized chunks
Season with salt and pepper
Add 1/4 cup of brown onion gravy
Add 1/4 cup of milk with one heaped teaspoon of corn flour in it
Simmer until it thickens, approx 10 minutes, don't over stir
Add a small cup of frozen peas.
Put it in loaf tin, cover with pasty, bake for 25 minutes
Post by: grantmeaname on May 19, 2013, 08:02:40 AM
Put it in loaf tin, cover with pasty, bake for 25 minutesSo this is an adult pie?
Post by: DreamingofFreedom on May 19, 2013, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: arebelspy on May 19, 2013, 08:41:00 AM
Will live tweet later what I'm eating, apparently.
;)
Post by: psychomoustache on May 19, 2013, 12:32:13 PM
Wrapped this all up in some tortillas and let the kids/husband demolish it. I am not that hungry - had three of the home-made cookies I made earlier today. I had vegetable soup and threw some chick peas in it (mostly vegetarian myself)
Post by: arebelspy on May 19, 2013, 01:07:25 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 19, 2013, 01:34:04 PM
Our CSA is keeping us awash in greens. We had a green salad for lunch yesterday, Swiss chard with dinner.
Post by: oldstashdesk on May 20, 2013, 11:17:57 AM
Post by: BlueMR2 on May 20, 2013, 04:33:32 PM
Post by: Kriegsspiel on May 20, 2013, 06:00:19 PM
Put it in loaf tin, cover with pasty, bake for 25 minutesSo this is an adult pie?
Heh
Post by: nktokyo on May 20, 2013, 06:42:54 PM
It's not slow-carb but when your significant other hands you some fresh baking "this is not paleo" is not the correct answer.
Post by: swick on May 20, 2013, 07:21:13 PM
Post by: Adventine on May 20, 2013, 07:44:07 PM
Post by: Use it up, wear it out... on May 21, 2013, 06:41:09 AM
Post by: limeandpepper on May 21, 2013, 07:02:22 AM
A calamansi muffin (http://www.pepper.ph/boracay-calamansi-muffins-recipe/). Tangy and delicious!Love the sound of that!
Post by: limeandpepper on May 21, 2013, 07:03:03 AM
Post by: Self-employed-swami on May 21, 2013, 07:23:28 AM
I was watching an online blurb about greek yoghurt, and how some of them are just packed full of chemicals, and thickeners, instead of having more protein, so I checked the ingredients list on the Kirkland plain greek: Milk, bacterial cultures. That's it! It makes me love it even more!
Post by: ace1224 on May 21, 2013, 09:30:29 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 21, 2013, 09:44:01 AM
Post by: Self-employed-swami on May 21, 2013, 10:32:07 AM
I made something up for breakfast today, and it turned out phenomenal. I had lemon-rosemary red potato wedges with steak and eggs and a generous handful of gorgonzola cheese. Omnomnom.
Ominomnomnom indeed!
Post by: tuyop on May 21, 2013, 02:08:33 PM
I made something up for breakfast today, and it turned out phenomenal. I had lemon-rosemary red potato wedges with steak and eggs and a generous handful of gorgonzola cheese. Omnomnom.
There is nothing there that could taste bad.
Post by: Self-employed-swami on May 21, 2013, 03:30:24 PM
Afternoon snack is frozen cherries with cottage cheese (both from Costco) and a handful of almonds from Bulk Barn.
Supper will be home-made pulled pork tacos from the crock pot (too hot here to use the oven)!
Post by: BlueMR2 on May 21, 2013, 05:17:40 PM
Post by: Kriegsspiel on May 21, 2013, 05:38:37 PM
Post by: Lans Holman on May 21, 2013, 05:49:42 PM
Post by: boy_bye on May 21, 2013, 06:12:16 PM
Post by: gooki on May 22, 2013, 01:27:32 AM
There is some amazing-smelling chicken cacciatore in the oven and I'ma eat the shit out of it here in about 10 minutes.
Jealous
Post by: limeandpepper on May 25, 2013, 01:38:01 AM
Post by: gooki on May 25, 2013, 01:57:34 AM
Post by: BlueMR2 on May 25, 2013, 06:44:03 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 25, 2013, 07:07:38 AM
My wife served up salmon fried in garlic, ginger and lime juice tonight. The best salmon I've ever had.That sounds phenomenal, we'll have to give that a try. Our last salmon experiment was riesling, lemon juice, and butter, which was only moderately successful.
Post by: limeandpepper on May 25, 2013, 07:33:05 AM
Post by: Mr. Minsc on May 25, 2013, 09:45:21 AM
Post by: arebelspy on May 25, 2013, 09:46:49 AM
Post by: boy_bye on May 25, 2013, 10:01:30 AM
Post by: BZB on May 26, 2013, 11:51:12 AM
And a smoothie made with a frozen overripe banana, frozen berries, yogurt and Costco raspberry jam
Post by: footenote on May 26, 2013, 04:05:19 PM
There is some amazing-smelling chicken cacciatore in the oven and I'ma eat the shit out of it here in about 10 minutes.
Madgeylou - Couldn't stop thinking about chicken since you posted this. And, thus, there is amazing-smelling cacciatore in the offing here tonight... thank you!
Post by: grantmeaname on May 26, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=1185;image)
Post by: Kriegsspiel on May 26, 2013, 07:19:32 PM
Post by: boy_bye on May 26, 2013, 07:27:26 PM
There is some amazing-smelling chicken cacciatore in the oven and I'ma eat the shit out of it here in about 10 minutes.
Madgeylou - Couldn't stop thinking about chicken since you posted this. And, thus, there is amazing-smelling cacciatore in the offing here tonight... thank you!
Awesome! Not much better than a nice garlicky tomato-y cacciatore!
My husband is the genius cook around here, and tonight he's made us a roast chicken with roast potatoes, oatmeal stuffing, and kale. Mmmmm!!
Post by: Adventine on May 26, 2013, 11:22:34 PM
We used our incredible edible $30 craigslist grill to make Quesadilla burgers - 12 inch tortillas, grilled onions and green peppers, and burgers with jalapenos-cheddar cheese-onion-turkey bacon-taco potion number 19 (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/taco-potion-19-recipe/index.html). I'm in heaven.
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=1185;image)
Oh wow.
Post by: Dibbels81 on May 26, 2013, 11:47:40 PM
Post by: footenote on June 13, 2013, 08:14:57 AM
http://www.bramblingrows.com/
Post by: limeandpepper on June 13, 2013, 08:17:09 AM
Post by: happy on June 13, 2013, 06:39:17 PM
Dang that picture of the quesadilla's! Salivating...
Post by: BZB on June 24, 2013, 08:21:23 AM
lunch - enchilada casserole made with corn tortillas, pinto and black beans (cooked from dry beans) and lots of veggies and salsa
dinner - gazpacho with lots of chunky veggies - avocado, cilantro, parsley, fresh tomato, bell peppers and gluten free cornbread made from Bob's Red Mill mix
Post by: ruthiegirl on June 24, 2013, 12:40:56 PM
We are eating rice and beans with salad fixings for lunch. I like mine with lots of chipotle hot sauce, the kids eat theirs with salsa.
Post by: grantmeaname on June 27, 2013, 06:51:26 PM
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=1351;image)
Post by: limeandpepper on June 27, 2013, 08:39:52 PM
Just had my favourite ol' tried-and-true chocolate avocado smoothie. As usual, the boyfriend begged me to make another serving.
Post by: Zaga on June 28, 2013, 07:15:15 AM
Nice one.Recipe please! I can't have dairy, this sounds promising.
Just had my favourite ol' tried-and-true chocolate avocado smoothie. As usual, the boyfriend begged me to make another serving.
I made spaghetti squash instead of wheat pasta the other day, delicious! It had chicken, zucchini, red peppers, spices, and pasta sauce, all sort of fried together in olive oil.
Post by: limeandpepper on June 28, 2013, 07:38:16 AM
The chocolate avocado smoothie recipe is based on this one (http://theindolentcook.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-chocolate-avocado-smoothie-recipe.html). It's easily customizable to suit your needs, e.g. you can use any sort of non-dairy milk and it shouldn't make much difference to the taste. It's very chocolatey, and thick and creamy with the avocado.
Post by: Zaga on June 28, 2013, 08:38:47 AM
Post by: limeandpepper on June 28, 2013, 09:07:00 AM
Post by: Zaga on June 28, 2013, 09:20:59 AM
Post by: Russ on July 04, 2013, 08:42:04 AM
We make this cucumber-onion-tomato salad a lot. Whoever went shopping made the mistake of buying a mango (yuck), but we put it in the salad and it actually turned out really well.
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=1428;image)
esunday's famous (around here at least) lemon chicken and potatoes.
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=1430;image)
coconut curry tofu (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/coconut-curry-tofu/) over rice noodles
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=1432;image)
meatball bagel-subs with grant's homemade red sauce
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=1434;image)
Post by: boy_bye on July 04, 2013, 08:59:14 AM
Post by: cats on July 04, 2013, 09:23:47 AM
Post by: jpo on July 05, 2013, 12:37:32 PM
We used our incredible edible $30 craigslist grill to make Quesadilla burgers - 12 inch tortillas, grilled onions and green peppers, and burgers with jalapenos-cheddar cheese-onion-turkey bacon-taco potion number 19 (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/taco-potion-19-recipe/index.html). I'm in heaven.How did I not know about this until now?!
Do you cook the burger before wrapping in the quesadilla?
Post by: grantmeaname on July 05, 2013, 01:18:06 PM
Post by: Jamesqf on July 05, 2013, 02:43:34 PM
Yeah, the burger was grilled separate and only went inside the quesadilla for the length of time it took to melt the cheese. We grilled the vegetables ahead of time too.
Never tried it with a burger, just slices of leftover whatever, but I think it works better if you use green onions instead, and only put the veggies inside long enough to melt the cheese. The peppers stay somewhat crunchy that way.
Also, I like to add about 1/3 asiago cheese to the sharp cheddar.
Post by: MoneyLifeandMore on July 08, 2013, 05:33:21 PM
Post by: Zaga on July 08, 2013, 05:36:02 PM
Fresh black raspberries right off the bushes in my yard.
Lamb stir fry wraps with red peppers, zucchini, and garlic mayo.
Rhubarb pie, from the rhubarb I grow.
Nom nom nom.
Post by: boy_bye on July 08, 2013, 05:49:08 PM
We are having the last of the 4th of July baked beans and some chicken legs roasted over a bed of kale from the garden. The kale sucks up all the juices and it's so ridiculously savory. MMM!
Post by: footenote on July 09, 2013, 04:57:16 PM
Om nom nom nom...
Post by: Russ on August 24, 2013, 06:37:10 PM
nothin' fancy, but this thread hasn't seen any love in a while
Post by: footenote on August 24, 2013, 06:40:32 PM
Post by: skyler on August 24, 2013, 08:35:44 PM
Just had my regular work breakfast:
- 1 large coffee mug worth of oatmeal, mixed with a handful of raisins, 1.25 mugs of boiling water, and 4 milkettes into a bowl
- A banana
- A handful of almonds
pardon, but what is a milkette?
Post by: cats on August 24, 2013, 09:44:12 PM
I might have one of the blackberry lemon blondies I baked earlier today too...
Post by: ender on August 24, 2013, 10:44:30 PM
Super awesome.
Post by: EMP on August 25, 2013, 12:06:24 AM
Today is a banner day for dinner.
Fresh black raspberries right off the bushes in my yard.
Lamb stir fry wraps with red peppers, zucchini, and garlic mayo.
Rhubarb pie, from the rhubarb I grow.
Nom nom nom.
My mouth is watering just thinking about rhubarb pie.
Post by: dweebyhawkeyes on August 25, 2013, 12:10:03 AM
Post by: footenote on September 26, 2013, 05:59:59 PM
Post by: BZB on September 26, 2013, 08:16:05 PM
Post by: SavingMon(k)ey on September 26, 2013, 08:37:11 PM
Post by: nikki on September 26, 2013, 10:08:45 PM
I had kimchi, dubu kimchi (tofu, pork, and kimchi stir-fried), miyeok guk (seaweed soup), rice with red beans, and a stellar fruit salad that contained banana, kiwi, orange, apple, and ggul tteok (honey-filled rice cakes)--topped with strawberry dressing.
Post by: Adventine on September 27, 2013, 01:03:44 AM
I just ate lunch at work--Korean school lunches fyaaa!
I had kimchi, dubu kimchi (tofu, pork, and kimchi stir-fried), miyeok guk (seaweed soup), rice with red beans, and a stellar fruit salad that contained banana, kiwi, orange, apple, and ggul tteok (honey-filled rice cakes)--topped with strawberry dressing.
Oh em geeeee
Post by: avonlea on September 27, 2013, 02:32:44 PM
I just ate lunch at work--Korean school lunches fyaaa!
I had kimchi, dubu kimchi (tofu, pork, and kimchi stir-fried), miyeok guk (seaweed soup), rice with red beans, and a stellar fruit salad that contained banana, kiwi, orange, apple, and ggul tteok (honey-filled rice cakes)--topped with strawberry dressing.
Fighting! (I know that doesn't really apply to this, but I love when they say that on Korean shows). :)
That lunch sounds awesome btw.
Post by: nikki on September 27, 2013, 05:10:10 PM
Fighting! (I know that doesn't really apply to this, but I love when they say that on Korean shows). :)
That lunch sounds awesome btw.
Hey... I'll always take Konglishy words of encouragement. The good thing about "fighting!" is it's never a bad idea. Studying for an exam? Fighting! Wedding? Fighting! Saved money last night by talking boyfriend out of pizza and into frozen donkassu (true)? Fighting! Funeral? Fighting! (erm... maybe.)
Anyway, since I'm here: breakfast! coffee and a bagel/egg/cheese sandwich, lovingly made by my sleepyhead boyfriend--not McDonald's.
Post by: NinetyFour on September 27, 2013, 06:34:45 PM
Post by: footenote on September 27, 2013, 06:52:01 PM
Post by: Elaine on October 02, 2013, 07:23:12 AM
I'll probably have a kimchi noodle bowl for lunch
Post by: Norrie on October 02, 2013, 12:01:04 PM
Breakfast was a smoothie (frozen fruit, banana, cashew butter, rice protein powder, and orange juice). Lunch was my favorite soup ever (roasted carrot and potato), which just happens to be super cheap and easy to make. It's delicious, and made me feel less sorry for myself for my asshole braces.
Post by: KulshanGirl on October 02, 2013, 12:23:30 PM
Get me a bonnet, I am all kinds of Laura Ingalls Wilder today.
http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/all/canary-island-cilantro-soup
Post by: Elaine on October 16, 2013, 08:44:45 AM
Post by: Mr.Macinstache on October 16, 2013, 09:46:05 AM
Post by: swick on October 16, 2013, 01:55:03 PM
Roasted Cauliflower and cheese soup on the menu for tonight. Possibly homemade crackers if I get ambitious.
Post by: Tami1982 on October 16, 2013, 05:12:54 PM
Taco stuffed shells.
I really love this website, but find her estimate for the cost of food significantly higher than I spend. Could be because I buy in bulk and on sale, but my food never costs as much as she lists. $2.78 for pasta? Try $0.75. $6.09 for 1.5lbs of burger? Try $2.50. $2.50 for shredded cheese? Maybe $1.50. So much of her food is delicious and cheap if you are a frugal purchaser of food:)
Post by: NinetyFour on October 16, 2013, 06:25:18 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on October 16, 2013, 06:29:32 PM
Post by: randymarsh on October 16, 2013, 06:51:05 PM
Post by: michaelrecycles on October 16, 2013, 10:06:55 PM
it's the simple, meatless day in-between the more involved Monday (Tuesday leftovers) and Thursday (Friday leftovers) meals.
Post by: BZB on October 18, 2013, 07:03:33 PM
costco turkey burger patties with costco cheddar cheese, leftover french fries, and a salad made with tomatoes, zucchini and costco artichoke hearts
Post by: NinetyFour on October 18, 2013, 07:54:40 PM
Post by: N on October 21, 2013, 12:33:30 AM
Post by: BZB on October 21, 2013, 08:28:15 PM
Post by: cats on October 25, 2013, 10:29:30 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on October 26, 2013, 05:58:04 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on October 26, 2013, 11:15:30 AM
Post by: ScienceSexSavings on October 26, 2013, 11:32:21 AM
I've seriously got to stop buying this stuff.
Post by: footenote on October 26, 2013, 12:16:16 PM
(ScienceSex - That stuff is Kryptonite.)
Post by: MelodysMustache on October 26, 2013, 12:29:23 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on October 26, 2013, 05:51:35 PM
Post by: ScienceSexSavings on October 26, 2013, 06:09:05 PM
ScienceSex - That stuff is Kryptonite.
Glad to know I'm not alone!
Post by: footenote on November 07, 2013, 11:33:47 AM
(Cooked homemade enchilada sauce for 1st time yesterday. Easy enough to make, although I was startled that it's roux based. Who knew?)
Post by: avonlea on November 07, 2013, 12:19:37 PM
mackerel cooked in a soy sauce and sake glaze
steamed brussel sprouts
rice with kimchee
miso soup with green onions, mushrooms, and tofu
healthy lunch, but an apple pie is in the oven :P
Post by: NinetyFour on November 07, 2013, 04:26:35 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on November 08, 2013, 05:36:18 PM
Dinner tonight, clockwise from entree: scallop and new york strip steak, rare (yes, with butter, don't knock it till you try it), cook's illustrated to-die-for glazed carrots plus gratuitous crushed red pepper, creamed kale, rosemary oven-roasted potato wedges, curry oven-roasted sweet-potato disks.
Not pictured: homemade pinot noir.
Post by: NinetyFour on November 08, 2013, 06:11:15 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on November 08, 2013, 06:29:14 PM
Post by: nikki on November 12, 2013, 03:11:27 AM
But I'm still hungry, so I might make more mushrooms. I ate all the cherry tomatoes :(
Or maybe I'll fry up some potatoes and add eggs and salsa to make some sort of scramble thingy. That option sounds more filling!
Post by: Russ on November 12, 2013, 05:45:38 AM
Post by: berrysteevan on November 12, 2013, 07:55:42 AM
Post by: BZB on November 12, 2013, 07:35:51 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on November 12, 2013, 11:03:12 PM
But back on topic: the burrito had rice, black beans, sauteed veges and guacamole. Oh, and hot salsa. So good. I'll have to try to recreate it at home.
Post by: NinetyFour on November 13, 2013, 05:23:36 AM
Post by: lizzzi on November 13, 2013, 08:36:20 AM
Post by: BlueMR2 on November 13, 2013, 04:12:00 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on November 13, 2013, 05:54:53 PM
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/372476/january-27-2011/brian-greene
Post by: footenote on November 13, 2013, 05:59:00 PM
Post by: boy_bye on November 13, 2013, 06:49:12 PM
Baked apple stuffed with nuts and butter, yum!
This sounds delicious and I want it, please. Recipe? :)
Post by: C. K. on November 13, 2013, 09:27:47 PM
I have enjoyed convenience store food for a bit, not because it's tasty; mostly because it's there. It's a habit.
So to shrink my waistline and expand my wallet, I stopped even going in. I pay at the pump and don't even go in when the pump is out of receipt paper. My temptations are behind the glass, inside.
Tonight, someone asked me to retrieve some goodies for him while he was still on the phone in the car. He didn't know what he was asking me to do.
It was like running the gauntlet. Yes, those horrible, starchy, fatty, mystery foods beckoned to me. I used to love them (and I still do, if I'm honest).
But I would wait for satisfaction. My well-made burrito was waiting for me at home. I would be faithful.
So here I am: satisfied and yet a few pounds lighter, a few dollars heavier, a little stronger... until the next time.
Post by: Russ on November 17, 2013, 08:45:53 PM
layers, in no particular order, and most more than once:
mock salsa (pasta sauce, chili powder, beans, and corn)
cheddar cheese
chicken
lasagna noodles
ricotta cheese + egg
pickled jalapeno rings
Mornay sauce w/ cayenne pepper and diced tomato (bougie queso dip)
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=2275;image)
Post by: grantmeaname on November 17, 2013, 08:55:30 PM
Post by: Russ on November 17, 2013, 08:58:34 PM
it's better than barley granola
Post by: BZB on November 19, 2013, 07:12:14 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on November 20, 2013, 06:30:49 AM
Post by: C. K. on November 20, 2013, 02:36:55 PM
Two slices of provolone in a pita bread pocket. I am on the road for work, and walked to Whole Foods last night instead of going out to dinner. Made money, since I get a per diem, and had enough left over to breakfast (and probably lunch as well).I love going out to the supermarket instead of restaurants in strange cities! The variety and novelty is just awesome. What's standard in one store might be scarce back home and vice versa. Supermarkets are like novels, telling you what the inhabitants of the town find important.
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I'm having veggie crumbles (like ground beef, but soy ) with corn on potato bread. Sort of like a Sloppy Joe, but not.
Post by: avonlea on November 22, 2013, 06:06:05 AM
Hot tea. Sick today. :(
Post by: sunshine on November 22, 2013, 06:09:46 AM
Post by: avonlea on November 22, 2013, 10:11:26 AM
Coffee and tylenol. On day 2 of a migraine.
Ew. Okay, you win. ;) I hope you feel better soon.
Post by: sunshine on November 22, 2013, 02:25:33 PM
Post by: GuitarStv on November 22, 2013, 02:44:24 PM
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 can beer
Preheat oven to 375. Mix together the ingredients above, stick in a lightly greased bread pan. Melt 1/2 cup of butter over the stuff in the pan. Bake for 45 min - 1 hr.
Comes out crunchy, buttery, and fricking awesome! (Works well with just about any darker-than-lager beer.)
Yes it's full of *gasp* glutens, and *shock/terror* carbs. That's what makes it awesome.
Post by: footenote on November 22, 2013, 05:36:43 PM
Post by: impaire on November 22, 2013, 05:40:10 PM
Post by: footenote on November 22, 2013, 06:33:46 PM
homemade pizza here too--one vegetarian with roasted asparagus, blue cheese, and mozz, one meat with mozz and andouille sausage; also providing carrot sticks, chips and salsa, as well as beer and wine, for this potluck at our place.[Homer Simpson voice:] An-Doo-Eeeeeeehhhhh...
Post by: Tami1982 on November 23, 2013, 12:08:56 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on November 23, 2013, 12:55:01 PM
Post by: C. K. on November 24, 2013, 03:19:39 PM
Post by: synonym on November 24, 2013, 04:17:15 PM
- all marked down at the supermarket
- much cheaper than buying a cafe/restaurant lunch
Post by: footenote on November 24, 2013, 04:42:57 PM
Post by: sunshine on November 25, 2013, 05:49:37 PM
Post by: C. K. on November 25, 2013, 08:55:16 PM
Post by: nikki on November 25, 2013, 09:05:58 PM
--kimchi (duh)
--cooked greens with some stuff. Who knows?! Delicous.
--potato carrot onion side dish that's all cut into sticks and smushy and delicious and covered in pepper. Who knows?! Delicious.
--CHICKEN MAYO! <3 <3 <3 (rice, chicken, scrambled egg cut into strips, roasted seaweed cut into strips, and MAYO!)
--some soup that had fish or chicken in it. Who knows?! It was okay.
I also got two little snack pouches of nuts with dried blueberries, which I'll eat as a snack at home later since I'm so full of other things right now.
Post by: grantmeaname on November 26, 2013, 12:54:32 AM
Post by: impaire on November 26, 2013, 09:09:14 AM
Mexican "lasagna": layered salsa, tortillas, homemade chili, sliced black olives, corn, shredded cheese
Hey, I have most of these things here right now as leftovers (except for the chili but I do have some black beans so that's an easy sub. And no olives. Who's counting.)--do you just layer and bake the whole thing?
Post by: NinetyFour on November 26, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Post by: footenote on November 26, 2013, 09:35:55 AM
Preheat oven to 400F. Mix black bean, corn and shredded cheese.Mexican "lasagna": layered salsa, tortillas, homemade chili, sliced black olives, corn, shredded cheese
Hey, I have most of these things here right now as leftovers (except for the chili but I do have some black beans so that's an easy sub. And no olives. Who's counting.)--do you just layer and bake the whole thing?
Edit: If you value easy cleanup, line your baker with parchment paper or aluminum foil before starting.
Line bottom of baker with about 1/3 cup salsa. Add tortilla. Spread in 1/3 of bean mixture. Add salsa and another tortilla - repeat. End with salsa and shredded cheese.
Bake 30 minutes. Remove and let sit 10-15 minutes. Slice like a pizza.
(Make sure whatever baker you use has high enough sides!)
Post by: NinetyFour on November 26, 2013, 12:24:24 PM
Post by: impaire on November 26, 2013, 12:26:31 PM
Preheat oven to 400F. Mix black bean, corn and shredded cheese.
Edit: If you value easy cleanup, line your baker with parchment paper or aluminum foil before starting.
...
Thanks for the recipe! Currently on the docket for early next week...
Post by: Elaine on November 26, 2013, 12:33:44 PM
Post by: sunshine on November 26, 2013, 01:44:42 PM
Post by: C. K. on November 27, 2013, 12:12:44 AM
Thanksgiving is going to be great...
Post by: BZB on November 28, 2013, 08:13:36 PM
Post by: happy on November 29, 2013, 02:17:41 AM
Post by: BZB on November 29, 2013, 12:29:00 PM
Post by: Russ on November 29, 2013, 12:49:12 PM
Post by: Zaga on November 29, 2013, 01:30:03 PM
Post by: nikki on December 03, 2013, 05:55:39 PM
A chicken, red pepper, and zucchini stir fry with korean red pepper paste. This paste is seriously good!
고추장!
I was lazy this morning and didn't get up in time to actually prepare a decent breakfast, so I just had coffee and yogurt :( Now I'm about to snack on some mandarins.
I've noticed that I haven't been buying much processed food lately. It's great, but requires more planning and time.
Post by: reginna on December 03, 2013, 06:00:56 PM
Post by: impaire on December 03, 2013, 08:22:27 PM
Preheat oven to 400F. Mix black bean, corn and shredded cheese.
Edit: If you value easy cleanup, line your baker with parchment paper or aluminum foil before starting.
Line bottom of baker with about 1/3 cup salsa. Add tortilla. Spread in 1/3 of bean mixture. Add salsa and another tortilla - repeat. End with salsa and shredded cheese.
Bake 30 minutes. Remove and let sit 10-15 minutes. Slice like a pizza.
(Make sure whatever baker you use has high enough sides!)
Officially voted a success! I didn't put quite enough cheese in (I think) to get the texture you describe, but... there will be redo-s to tinker with it!
Post by: Russ on December 05, 2013, 05:30:09 PM
pancakes (pumpkin w/ apple syrup)
bacon (crispy)
eggs (over hard w/ cheddar cheese)
beer
Post by: NinetyFour on December 05, 2013, 05:44:59 PM
Post by: Russ on December 07, 2013, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on December 07, 2013, 01:46:52 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on December 07, 2013, 02:17:59 PM
baked apple stuff w/ spices and pecans over homemade yogurtMmm, stuff.
I'm making these (http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/poppin-fresh-barbecups/a203c39c-3e5f-4baf-bc06-5b1e63eb8489), potato skins, and a salad to eat during the bucks game tonight.
Post by: NinetyFour on December 07, 2013, 02:54:06 PM
Post by: Russ on December 08, 2013, 09:05:42 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on December 08, 2013, 09:08:22 PM
Post by: Elaine on December 09, 2013, 11:17:07 AM
cauliflower and bean saute
garlic hasselback sweet potato
vinadloo spaghetti squash
penne with broccoli and veg. sausage
:) I'm smiling to myself at my desk because my entire lunch cost about $2
Post by: sunshine on December 10, 2013, 12:48:46 PM
Post by: Tami1982 on December 10, 2013, 01:01:38 PM
Post by: FIreDrill on December 10, 2013, 01:04:52 PM
Post by: zinnie on December 10, 2013, 01:15:53 PM
Post by: anastrophe on December 10, 2013, 02:29:02 PM
Post by: Russ on December 11, 2013, 06:03:19 PM
Post by: Russ on December 17, 2013, 11:51:20 PM
Modified the recipe a fair amount to suit my tastes (also 'cause IDGAF about recipes), and they turned out pretty great fresh out of the oven. We'll see how they hold up tomorrow morning, expectations are high.
Post by: C. K. on December 18, 2013, 10:25:23 AM
Post by: C. K. on December 19, 2013, 04:54:39 AM
Post by: ender on December 19, 2013, 05:46:56 AM
Post by: lentilman on December 19, 2013, 05:59:52 AM
Post by: legacyoneup on December 19, 2013, 10:15:01 PM
Post by: D.williams on December 27, 2013, 10:49:42 AM
Post by: nikki on December 27, 2013, 06:50:14 PM
Breakfast was better for me health wise. Had 2 hard boiled eggs, a banana, and orange juice. Right now I am about to eat my lunch which is a delicious looking chicken burrito from some Mexican place by me. Looks amazing and can't wait to bite into it. I LOVE Mexican food :)
I love Mexican food, tooooo! For lunch/dinner/whenever I make my next meal, I'm going to make homemade tortillas, potato-spinach-Rotel fixins, and rice with Rotel.
My self-imposed challenge is to not buy any groceries until next year, and that will actually take a bit of creativity since my fridge is empty other than condiments and water. I have enough rice for one more meal.
Oy!
I just ate two pieces of toast with strawberry jam, and I'm still sipping on my coffee as I check my messages :)
Post by: Russ on December 31, 2013, 05:51:47 PM
Post by: TacosForever on December 31, 2013, 05:52:53 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on December 31, 2013, 05:58:35 PM
Now I am cooking wild rice, to eat with leftover steamed carrots. Yum.
Post by: nikki on December 31, 2013, 07:03:26 PM
Just had a yummy apple. To me, apples taste better when I cut them into wedges, instead of just biting into the whole apple. Weird?
Totally not weird. This is my stance on apple-eating as well. I also feel like biting into an apple ends up making my tummy feel hollow and hungrier after I've finished eating.
Apple cutters for life!
I'm brewing some coffee and getting ready to cook some french toast with strawberry jam.
Post by: HappierAtHome on December 31, 2013, 10:38:33 PM
Just wrote up a fridge, freezer and pantry inventory, so I expect I'll be eating a few unusual meals based around using things up.
Post by: Theadyn on January 01, 2014, 07:58:01 AM
Post by: NinetyFour on January 01, 2014, 10:12:48 AM
Post by: lentilman on January 02, 2014, 09:56:42 AM
Post by: 153 on January 02, 2014, 11:46:45 AM
Post by: Zaga on January 02, 2014, 06:24:17 PM
Spaghetti squash topped with chicken, red peppers, and spinach, seasoned with this Mediterranean seasoning blend I got as a gift. So glad I have enough leftover for lunch tomorrow!
Post by: Russ on January 02, 2014, 07:00:10 PM
finished up all the vegetables in my fridge...
onions? check
mushrooms? check
bacon? check
ooh and the sauce
cheese? check check check... that's right, 3 cheeses! be jealous!
milk? NO. heavy cream and butter ALL THE WAY
and on top, seasoned bread crumbs and MORE BUTTER for that crunch.
I pity the fool without contrasting textures
one pan in my tummy, one to take to work for lunch
Post by: grantmeaname on January 03, 2014, 03:49:29 AM
Post by: nikki on January 03, 2014, 04:07:36 AM
finished up all the vegetable in my fridge...
onions? check
mushrooms? check
bacon? check
Is bacon a vegetable now? ;-D
Post by: swick on January 03, 2014, 09:48:27 AM
DIY MAC 'N' CHEESE WHAAAAAAAT
finished up all the vegetables in my fridge...
onions? check
mushrooms? check
bacon? check
ooh and the sauce
cheese? check check check... that's right, 3 cheeses! be jealous!
milk? NO. heavy cream and butter ALL THE WAY
and on top, seasoned bread crumbs and MORE BUTTER for that crunch.
I pity the fool without contrasting textures
one pan in my tummy, one to take to work for lunch
Dammit Russ, every time you post you make me hungry! off to sulk and eat through my supply of homemade soda corn bread and huckleberry jam :)
Post by: Russ on January 03, 2014, 09:55:05 AM
I made Mexican several things and put them together: brown rice, mexican potatoes, hot sauce-marinated chicken breast, only-vegetable-in-the-house brussels sprouts, and cheese for days.
tex mex Brussels sprouts sound like a thing... were they actually good?
Dammit Russ, every time you post you make me hungry! off to sulk and eat through my supply of homemade soda corn bread and huckleberry jam :)
Every time I post I make me hungry too! For real though I'm pretty jealous of your huckleberry jam, one of my faves.
Post by: NinetyFour on January 03, 2014, 12:27:56 PM
Post by: FIreDrill on January 03, 2014, 01:47:01 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on January 03, 2014, 03:36:37 PM
Post by: Russ on January 03, 2014, 04:36:04 PM
Was delighted to identify it and recall that is only 2 days old.
This is one of my favorite feelings!
Post by: Russ on January 03, 2014, 07:02:36 PM
Post by: cats on January 03, 2014, 07:57:18 PM
Post by: NinetyFour on January 03, 2014, 08:05:24 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on January 03, 2014, 08:38:07 PM
tex mexBrussels sprouts sound like a thing... were they actually good?no.
Oh, and swick, I forgot to mention when we made them but grantmeaname and I made your Christmas Morning Breakfast Strudels (https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/throw-down-the-gauntlet/fire-drill!-skip-this-week%27s-grocery-shop/msg150039/#msg150039) last week! so cheesy, so delicious!Yeah, I had like six.
Post by: limeandpepper on January 04, 2014, 12:26:17 AM
Post by: Russ on January 04, 2014, 05:54:05 AM
Post by: Russ on January 04, 2014, 07:29:10 AM
Post by: swick on January 04, 2014, 10:48:56 AM
Oh, and swick, I forgot to mention when we made them but grantmeaname and I made your Christmas Morning Breakfast Strudels (https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/throw-down-the-gauntlet/fire-drill!-skip-this-week%27s-grocery-shop/msg150039/#msg150039) last week! so cheesy, so delicious!
Awesome! Glad you liked them :) My aunt made some this year and made her own sausage, with some fresh sage, marjoram and chipotle. Was delish, I will have to experiment the next time I make some.
Post by: swick on January 04, 2014, 10:54:56 AM
Maybe next weekend? We made probably 15 of them, and they were all eaten that day between 4 of us. They looked pretty much like fancy hot pockets.
It is totally worth making a whole bunch at at time and freezing them. We spend a day making them and have weekend breakfasts for months, freeze them uncooked on cookie sheets and stick in freezer bags (I do vacuum seal them to keep them in the best shape) in one meal size servings.
Post by: NinetyFour on January 04, 2014, 10:57:29 AM
Post by: clarkai on January 04, 2014, 11:39:26 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on January 04, 2014, 03:50:29 PM
It would've been Vegan, but I thought coconut milk with chickpeas would be really weird.
Post by: FIreDrill on January 04, 2014, 04:00:40 PM
Post by: 153 on January 05, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
Martha Stewart's Lighter General Tso's Chicken (with extra ginger) and hubs' fried rice.
Post by: nikki on January 05, 2014, 09:46:03 PM
Made in butter.
Post by: impaire on January 06, 2014, 09:06:29 AM
Post by: Elaine on January 06, 2014, 09:11:56 AM
An egg sandwich with colby jack cheese and thousand island dressing.
Made in butter.
I want a t-shirt that says "Made in butter."
Post by: NewDay2 on January 06, 2014, 10:11:42 AM
Post by: FI@2022Jem on January 06, 2014, 11:49:18 AM
Post by: boy_bye on January 06, 2014, 12:03:31 PM
also been sipping broth all day, because i'm sick. it really seems to help.
Post by: Tami1982 on January 06, 2014, 08:44:25 PM
Post by: nikki on January 07, 2014, 04:03:00 AM
Homemade tortillas with microwaved/fried potatoes (for quicker cooking--nuked 5 minutes then browned in the pan), red kidney beans, spinach, and pizza delivery packet hot sauce mixed in. Topped with a little colby jack cheese.
Chyaaa!
Post by: Russ on January 09, 2014, 08:58:48 PM
fucking whipped egg based recipes
I'm eating the scraps from the first two attempts ;-)
Post by: arebelspy on January 10, 2014, 07:24:42 AM
made these... http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/07/matcha-cake-sushi-rolls.html ...for a sushi party I'm going to tomorrow night. Took me three tries, but I'll be damned if the third batch isn't near perfect.
fucking whipped egg based recipes
I'm eating the scraps from the first two attempts ;-)
Those are awesome!
Post by: anastrophe on January 10, 2014, 10:52:43 AM
made these... http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/07/matcha-cake-sushi-rolls.html ...for a sushi party I'm going to tomorrow night. Took me three tries, but I'll be damned if the third batch isn't near perfect.
fucking whipped egg based recipes
I'm eating the scraps from the first two attempts ;-)
I want to make these so bad now, sushi and sugar, two amazing things.
Post by: Russ on January 10, 2014, 11:13:15 AM
-I ended up undercooking them a little so the top was still a bit sticky when I pulled them out
-move FAST once they're out of the oven. I skipped the cooling rack and went straight to the tea towel
-use way more powdered sugar than you think you need, else you risk the wet cake sticking through the sugar onto the towel. you can always brush off the extra later
-when you partially unroll them to stuff, have something handy to support the sides so they don't fall flat under their own weight
Post by: 153 on January 10, 2014, 07:20:39 PM
Accompanied by a glass of petit Verdot, bottled by yours truly at a badass little winery in Sonoma.
Post by: uppy on January 10, 2014, 07:33:36 PM
omg. Gud.
Post by: Russ on January 12, 2014, 07:08:07 PM
so good
Post by: impaire on January 12, 2014, 07:09:44 PM
Post by: swick on January 12, 2014, 07:45:13 PM
I used up a bunch of panty ingredients to make Anzac brownies. Anzac cookie base with a layer of fudgy brownie on top. So, so good!
http://www.christinamarsigliese.com/2013/01/anzac-brownies.html (http://www.christinamarsigliese.com/2013/01/anzac-brownies.html)
Post by: grantmeaname on January 12, 2014, 08:13:32 PM
Post by: Russ on January 12, 2014, 08:16:53 PM
upon further investigation it looks like they're some kind of dense oat cookie
I may have to try these this week, I have a big thing of oats I haven't been eating
Post by: grantmeaname on January 12, 2014, 08:34:42 PM
I may have to try these this week, I have a big thing of oats I haven't been eatingMake espresso no bakes.
Post by: impaire on January 12, 2014, 09:30:27 PM
Huzzah, something to use all my oats! Thanks.I may have to try these this week, I have a big thing of oats I haven't been eatingMake espresso no bakes.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 12, 2014, 09:50:54 PM
Post by: swick on January 12, 2014, 11:29:56 PM
Anzac=what?
Anzac biscuits are a cookie that was made in Australia during the first world war and sent over to troops because they transported well and don't contain eggs. They use oats and coconut and golden syrup. They are apparently very strict about what can and can't officially b called an ANZAC biscuit. - so purists wouldn't appreciate this cross over, but damn are they good.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_biscuit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_biscuit)
Post by: stripey on January 14, 2014, 05:03:38 AM
Post by: Shor on January 14, 2014, 12:31:49 PM
1/2 cup of oatmeal (dry)
1 turkey and cheese sandwich
1 yogurt
I crave the consistency...
Post by: impaire on January 14, 2014, 01:45:06 PM
Sharing the less-good after the spectacular: currently eating my first attempt at spinach ohitashi. I tried to make it without consulting recipes, it's not tragic but it's way too watery. Heated it up and re-seasoned it and now we can call it a decent "spinach soup."
Post by: uppy on January 14, 2014, 05:02:09 PM
Only reason it's expensive is that nuts are generally the most expensive thing I buy, per pound. And I eat them every day.
On another note -- someone way back mentioned pulled pork tacos in the crock pot. Anyone have a recipe for this? I used to make them but forgot how, i.e., what cut of meat to buy etc.
Post by: Russ on January 16, 2014, 05:23:08 PM
stir fry!
anybody have any tips or basic recipes to play off of? I know I'm gonna be limited on the texture by my wimpy electric stove, but if I can get the flavors good I'll be happy.
Post by: impaire on January 16, 2014, 06:49:13 PM
stir fry!
anybody have any tips or basic recipes to play off of? I know I'm gonna be limited on the texture by my wimpy electric stove, but if I can get the flavors good I'll be happy.
Get oil very hot, get veggies cut small, let deliciosity ensue. I don't really have tips, I can't think of anything to add beyond "fry hot, stir a lot." You can also fry at lower temps and stir less vigorously. Put you liquid seasonings towards the end of cooking, but cook your spices. I'm sorry if everything is completely obvious!
Now the fun part! My favorite flavoring combo for stir-frying: ginger, garlic, hot sauce, fish sauce, lime, sesame oil (just a drop of two before serving). Can replace the lime by lemon and the fish sauce by soy sauce (or salt I guess), and you can also dispense with the garlic if you go with a garlicky hot sauce like sriracha (ah yes, one tip: don't add the garlic too early, burnt garlic is a tragedy and garlic loves to burn). Also love cumin, cinnamon, ginger, onion, dried fruits (rehydrate before and fry with the veggies for best results). A few nuts or some nut butter can also give you a completely different feel. This map circulated a while ago, it has a lot of good flavor combo ideas: http://24.media.tumblr.com/7925f7a7d7aadef2d457d18963d9ec96/tumblr_mnhevuFXI51r6ei1uo1_1280.jpg
Post by: Russ on January 16, 2014, 07:10:50 PM
thanks for the tips!
Post by: grantmeaname on January 17, 2014, 05:42:41 AM
Post by: arebelspy on January 17, 2014, 07:02:37 AM
I heard they don't eat food there
They CALL it food, it just may not be.
Post by: Tami1982 on January 19, 2014, 09:46:59 PM
Post by: Russ on January 20, 2014, 06:59:42 PM
two parts each:
oyster sauce
soy sauce
rice wine vinegar
one part each:
brown sugar
sesame oil
red pepper flakes or chili paste (better if avail.) to taste
ed.: made some mint choc. chip ice cream to celebrate, which I'm eating now
Post by: wepner on January 20, 2014, 08:47:59 PM
Post by: Russ on January 21, 2014, 08:33:05 PM
Of course I had to try one of each to make sure they turned out ok ;-)
Post by: Russ on January 24, 2014, 06:08:19 PM
right now, hot cocoa with mint whipped cream (yeah you can do that when you make that shit from scratch)
Post by: uppy on January 24, 2014, 06:30:43 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on January 25, 2014, 07:14:34 AM
mint whipped cream (yeah you can do that when you make that shit from scratch)Yeah you can do that, but why would you want to?
I'll have an update later today - the accounting international students and I are making a bunch of cool chinese stuff.
Post by: Russ on January 25, 2014, 07:27:23 AM
Yeah you can do that, but why would you want to?'cause it's good duh
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I'll have an update later today - the accounting international students and I are making a bunch of cool chinese stuff.show me the ways
Post by: Russ on January 25, 2014, 06:10:32 PM
also stovetop popcorn with butter from cows
Post by: BlueMR2 on January 26, 2014, 08:04:10 AM
Vending machine guy cleaned out the expired (freshness date, still perfectly edible) food at work and just threw it into a trash can nearby instead of taking it with him. A little trash can diving and I've got free breakfast for the next week! :-)
Post by: senecando on January 26, 2014, 10:41:26 AM
I went to a lamb butchery course last night and now have a freezer full of premo lamb. So pumped.
Post by: nikki on February 07, 2014, 02:47:41 AM
Hrumph.
PS: my dinner was super awesome for real.
Post by: Splendid on February 07, 2014, 05:40:47 PM
I've been sick six days and feel a whole new level of whineyness today (I even went to the doctor finally!), so I ate a dinner fit for the petulant child I'm acting like: a pancake sandwich filled with strawberry jam, peanut butter, sliced banana, and fresh blueberries. I finished off the rest of the banana, a clementine, and some green tea, and now I'm going to roll around and moan in bed while I watch Lilo & Stitch.
Hrumph.
PS: my dinner was super awesome for real.
Hahahaha. I'm truly sorry you're sick, and I hope you feel better soon. But I definitely got a chuckle out of this!
Post by: Russ on February 07, 2014, 06:02:27 PM
I've been sick six days and feel a whole new level of whineyness today (I even went to the doctor finally!), so I ate a dinner fit for the petulant child I'm acting like: a pancake sandwich filled with strawberry jam, peanut butter, sliced banana, and fresh blueberries. I finished off the rest of the banana, a clementine, and some green tea, and now I'm going to roll around and moan in bed while I watch Lilo & Stitch.
Hrumph.
PS: my dinner was super awesome for real.
holy shit I'm having pancake sandwiches for breakfast tomorrow. This sounds like the best thing
I'm eating hash browns / home fries (what do you call them when they're cubed?) 'cause I decided it would be tastier per dollar to get some really nice potatoes instead of the bag of chips I was looking at. Def satisfied my fried food craving and I have like ten more potatoes, so I'm happy
Post by: limeandpepper on February 07, 2014, 07:37:13 PM
To combat the hot weather, I've had a smoothie made with frozen paw paw, a small carrot, raw cacao powder and roasted carob powder. Refreshing!
Getting hungry again, I'm thinking my next smoothie will be made with cashews and frozen berries.
Massively tempted to get dinner delivered tonight.
Post by: limeandpepper on February 07, 2014, 09:13:34 PM
Post by: limeandpepper on February 08, 2014, 02:11:50 AM
Post by: Strawberrykiwi75 on February 08, 2014, 02:46:49 AM
feeling like I've gotten pretty good at pizza and mac 'n' cheese, time to move on to something else
stir fry!
anybody have any tips or basic recipes to play off of? I know I'm gonna be limited on the texture by my wimpy electric stove, but if I can get the flavors good I'll be happy.
I always think that one of the best things about a stir fry is that there are no rules! Play around until you find something you like. I always keep about 5 sauces ready to go in the fridge + other fixings so that there's always a different taste. The key is to always use a VERY hot pan- it can make a massive difference to the overall flavour, as well as texture.
One of my favourites is the most basic and can be made in the blink of an eye. Serves one generously:
chop 1/2 a brown onion, then add 1/4 of a large red capsicum & 1 courgette. I like the courgette chunkily diced. Stir fry quickly with a big spoonful of Lee Kum Kee chili garlic sauce. Add 2 kale leaves, also chopped. I always use the stalks too. add a small slurp of water and toss until kale changes green and looks inviting. Quickly add a dash of low sodium soy sauce, and serve on brown rice with a sunny-side up egg on top and a big handful of torn fresh coriander.
This is also beautiful with other veges- the other day I tried it with snow peas as well, and if you want to add more protein some shelled edamame works nicely. I love how this requires basically no prep and the flavours are very simple.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 09, 2014, 07:32:45 AM
Good times.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 09, 2014, 03:52:56 PM
On the cook-ahead menu today: iced coffee, dark chocolate/espresso no bake cookies, brown rice, refried beans, and Cincinnati style chili.Skyline pizza. I guess it's a thing now. Apologies for poorly framed cell-phone picture.
Good times.
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=2910;image)
Post by: Russ on February 09, 2014, 03:55:39 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on February 09, 2014, 03:56:25 PM
The ugly-ass pizza on the bottom is the gluten free one. More like mashed potatoes than dough.
Post by: Russ on February 09, 2014, 03:59:14 PM
Cream cheese. Like skyline dip, pizzafied.ohhhh clever
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The ugly-ass pizza on the bottom is the gluten free one. More like mashed potatoes than dough.I didn't want to ask what was wrong with it. That makes sense
Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 10, 2014, 06:38:35 AM
Post by: Zaga on February 10, 2014, 04:49:28 PM
Then 2 homemade dairy/soy free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies :-)
Post by: grantmeaname on February 11, 2014, 08:15:02 AM
Post by: senecando on February 11, 2014, 08:17:45 AM
Today for breakfast: a pot of Kirkland Signature Guatemalan Dark Roast with heavy cream (holy shit it's good), a 12-inch bean burrito, and a bagel with cream cheese. I just wasn't in the mood for eggs, y'know?
Twelve inches long or made from a twelve inch tortilla?
We're all waiting for your IMPORTANT ANSWER.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 11, 2014, 08:20:13 AM
Post by: Tacosrocket on February 13, 2014, 03:02:35 AM
Post by: HappierAtHome on February 13, 2014, 03:34:43 AM
Post by: Russ on February 13, 2014, 07:18:31 PM
Post by: Tami1982 on February 13, 2014, 10:33:51 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on February 13, 2014, 11:02:30 PM
Post by: swick on February 14, 2014, 12:19:40 PM
Planning for dinner tonight - Steak, mashed potatoes, roasted acorn squash, wild mushroom gravy, green peppercorn gravy, frozen garden veggies - green beans maybe? With everything except the steaks and cream (bought on sale) coming from the pantry/freezer :)
Post by: Samsam on February 14, 2014, 12:57:41 PM
Post by: DanielleS on February 14, 2014, 02:20:40 PM
Post by: Russ on February 23, 2014, 05:02:31 PM
mustard-crusted
Post by: horsepoor on February 23, 2014, 08:08:29 PM
Post by: swick on February 23, 2014, 11:22:21 PM
So in went some toasted pecans and coconut. It is all sorts of ridiculous and tasty.
Post by: senecando on February 24, 2014, 07:52:40 AM
We'd made the porchetta with some friends over the weekend.
Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 24, 2014, 08:06:27 AM
Post by: Russ on February 25, 2014, 05:12:38 PM
also a hot toddy 'cause I'm a little sick
Post by: avonlea on February 25, 2014, 06:14:14 PM
sourdough pancake snack before dinner which will be pasta + veggies of some kind (booooriiiiiing but tasty and quick)
also a hot toddy 'cause I'm a little sick
Mmm...now I want nutella on sourdough pancakes. Sorry to hear you're sick, Russ. Get better soon!
Post by: SweetLife on February 26, 2014, 06:53:58 AM
Post by: Russ on February 26, 2014, 07:58:12 AM
A spoonful of nutella...only chocolate I could find. Still tasty.sourdough pancake snack before dinner which will be pasta + veggies of some kind (booooriiiiiing but tasty and quick)
also a hot toddy 'cause I'm a little sick
Mmm...now I want nutella on sourdough pancakes. Sorry to hear you're sick, Russ. Get better soon!
thank you
feeling much better today thanks to the amazing antiviral properties of bourbon.
Post by: horsepoor on February 26, 2014, 08:22:25 AM
This morning: weird breakfast smoothie of sweet potato, protein powder, apple cider, coffee, liquid from the can of coconut milk, cinnamon, maple syrup and some chia seeds. It tasted way better than it sounds.
Post by: lizzzi on February 26, 2014, 08:50:11 AM
Post by: Russ on February 26, 2014, 09:53:32 AM
ed.: so the white bean chili is more like jalapeno bean soup haha. still tasty though!
Post by: soccerluvof4 on February 26, 2014, 12:07:46 PM
Post by: senecando on February 26, 2014, 01:32:02 PM
I must now stop myself from eating these when I get boredhungry in the afternoon.
Post by: C. K. on February 27, 2014, 06:26:27 AM
also a hot toddy 'cause I'm a little sick
I'm sorry to hear that. Green smoothies worked for me - getting all those vitamins rushing into my body and boosting the immune system.
Cheers,
C.K.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 27, 2014, 06:45:17 AM
I'm sorry to hear that. Green smoothies worked for me - getting all those vitamins rushing into my body and boosting the immune system.That's pretty much the opposity of a hot toddy. One's good for the soul, the other for the body, I think.
Post by: senecando on February 27, 2014, 08:19:51 AM
I'm sorry to hear that. Green smoothies worked for me - getting all those vitamins rushing into my body and boosting the immune system.That's pretty much the opposity of a hot toddy. One's good for the soul, the other for the body, I think.
Hot water with honey and lemon is good for the throat, and a bit of bourbon can help you get to sleep if you're having trouble. I'd say the toddy is good for both.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 27, 2014, 12:23:40 PM
I still think they're great though.
Post by: Worsted Skeins on February 27, 2014, 12:42:19 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on February 27, 2014, 12:57:54 PM
ETA: I'm eating nothing because I forgot my lunch today. Will my willpower hold up until it's time to go home? Subway is sooo close, and it nearly tastes like food!
Post by: Zaga on February 27, 2014, 05:00:56 PM
Also, DH made himself low carb peanut butter bread today. I don't like peanut butter, but for the low carb diet it's pretty awesome!
Post by: Shor on February 27, 2014, 05:21:04 PM
They went on sale at Costco again...
The only way to beat this addiction is to eat away at the source!
No more Craisins, no more addiction. Munch munch munch...
Post by: Beardog on February 27, 2014, 05:24:11 PM
Chop a couple of cups of cabbage. Add about 1/4 c caramelized onions, 1/2 chopped apple, sweet pickle juice, chopped pickled jalapeno peppers and some of their juice, 1/3c canned beans (rinsed and drained well), smallish T mayonnaise, 1/4t tumeric, 1/2t hot curry powder, salt. Mix and let sit for about 10-15 minutes. A handful of raisins are excellent in this. Put mixture in whole wheat pita bread (day old - $0.50 for package of 4 large) and enjoy!
Post by: HappierAtHome on February 27, 2014, 06:40:43 PM
It's made my day.
Post by: Tempe on February 27, 2014, 06:46:58 PM
Post by: senecando on February 28, 2014, 08:18:59 AM
Lime slice that my work-wife brought into our head office yesterday and left in the fridge for me to munch on today, when I'm at head office and she isn't.
It's made my day.
You mean a slice of keylime pie or something similar, right? This is what I'm thinking of:
(http://www.pachd.com/free-images/food-images/lime-slice-01.jpg)
Post by: HappierAtHome on March 01, 2014, 01:28:12 AM
Post by: Russ on March 01, 2014, 07:49:43 AM
Post by: MinimalistMoustache on March 01, 2014, 07:34:53 PM
Spicy curried slaw in pita breads:
Chop a couple of cups of cabbage. Add about 1/4 c caramelized onions, 1/2 chopped apple, sweet pickle juice, chopped pickled jalapeno peppers and some of their juice, 1/3c canned beans (rinsed and drained well), smallish T mayonnaise, 1/4t tumeric, 1/2t hot curry powder, salt. Mix and let sit for about 10-15 minutes. A handful of raisins are excellent in this. Put mixture in whole wheat pita bread (day old - $0.50 for package of 4 large) and enjoy!
Great idea! If I had the ingredients on hand, THIS is what I'd make ….. and throw in some dried cranberries
Tonight - Leftover quiche; fresh broccoli; carrots cooked in a honey/mustard/dill sauce. This is the last of the fresh vegetables. It's time for a food shop. :-)
Post by: Russ on March 01, 2014, 07:52:39 PM
Post by: horsepoor on March 01, 2014, 08:25:37 PM
Homemade chicken stock, potato, cauliflower, carmelized onion & garlic pureed, with carrots, peas and slices of chorizo. Seasoning was homemade smoked chile powder, thyme, sage, salt and pepper, then mixed in some sour cream and butter at the end.
Post by: HappierAtHome on March 02, 2014, 03:50:35 AM
So good that people will steal it from the work fridge when they see it.
Post by: nikki on March 02, 2014, 05:12:21 AM
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/17268/lemon+slice (http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/17268/lemon+slice) - made with lime instead of lemon.
So good that people will steal it from the work fridge when they see it.
Ahh... we call those lemon bars in America!
I'm eating Indian curry made with chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, onions, and a prepacked vindaloo curry paste I got from someone else. Actually, I got the chickpeas from someone else too. It's accompanied by my first and total fail attempt at making naan. A little sad about that last bit...
Post by: Zaga on March 02, 2014, 07:50:29 AM
Post by: flower on March 02, 2014, 11:35:42 AM
Post by: horsepoor on March 03, 2014, 07:23:53 AM
I didn't make this, but I think it would be easy. Our work cafeteria makes fancy meat salads like tuna salad with balsamic dressing instead of mayo, smoked turkey salad with dried cranberries, and chicken salad with lemon and basil. Mmmm, I must figure out how to make these!
These are my go-to lunch when I don't have leftovers to bring. Can of tuna + chopped celery/bell pepper/green onion + oil and vinegar or avocado + olives. Add in lentils or chickpeas to make it extra filling and you won't need anything else for lunch.
My other favorite option is chopped up chicken or turkey with some plain yogurt with curry powder mixed in, then usually raisins, green onions and celery. Maybe some thinly sliced carrot.
If you want to get really fancy, you could make some homemade mayo, and even add things like steamed asparagus. They're really easy, and perfect if you happen to be doing low carb.
Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 03, 2014, 01:04:03 PM
Post by: SweetLife on March 06, 2014, 07:16:25 AM
Post by: BlueMR2 on March 06, 2014, 09:58:08 AM
Post by: Carlsky on March 06, 2014, 10:06:40 AM
Post by: horsepoor on March 07, 2014, 09:50:02 AM
Post by: swick on March 07, 2014, 01:35:56 PM
Homegrown eggs scrambled with leftover pot roast over a bunch of sauteed veggies and topped with home-canned salsa verde.
This sounds amazing! makes me think my cup of coffee and stale marshmellow I found in the back of the cupboard just isn't going to cut it...
Post by: nikki on March 09, 2014, 12:08:23 AM
I think I'll convince myself to stop eating now so I can wrap up the rest of this in tortillas for tomorrow's lunch. ...or maybe just one more? ;-D
Post by: senecando on March 09, 2014, 10:40:44 AM
Post by: Russ on March 09, 2014, 12:53:09 PM
My girlfriend has made some outta-this-world gluten free almond biscotti. It's another planet of deliciousness. You'd all love them, too, 'cause most of the ingredients came from Costco.
hook me up with a recipe? I have gluten-free friends with a costco membership coming to visit from Ohio next weekend so this is, like, perfect.
Post by: Unionville on March 09, 2014, 12:56:53 PM
An organic raw apple,
lime (from yard tree),
mint (from garden),
and (yesterday's leftover) green tea.
Only took about 3 minutes too -- mainly to chop the apples.
Post by: senecando on March 10, 2014, 08:31:59 AM
My girlfriend has made some outta-this-world gluten free almond biscotti. It's another planet of deliciousness. You'd all love them, too, 'cause most of the ingredients came from Costco.
hook me up with a recipe? I have gluten-free friends with a costco membership coming to visit from Ohio next weekend so this is, like, perfect.
She says she used this recipe and just substituted a GF flour for the normal flour: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Toasted-Almond-Biscotti She used Namaste Ancient Grains GF flour. (Costco is a bit weird with respect to these flours. They seem to have a different one each time. But it's a very good place to get that sort of stuff, because normally it is outrageously expensive.)
I swear we are not normally this crunchy.
Namaste, Russ.
p.s: "another tip is that the first step basically calls for you to make almond paste
by blending almonds and sugar
it stays very grainy, because most people's food processors can't make it that smooth
so i didn't worry about that, and i also added a tiny bit of water as it was blending to help it come together
I also used almond extract instead of vanilla extract
to make it more almond-y"
Post by: Russ on March 13, 2014, 06:47:09 PM
pre-dinner dessert: chocolate espresso pudding with fresh whipped cream
actual dinner: spinach & gorgonzola stuffed chicken with roasted asparagus and red onion
also a couple croissants 'cause still hungry
Post by: HappierAtHome on March 13, 2014, 08:13:38 PM
This thread is not helping my food obsession.
Post by: SweetLife on March 14, 2014, 06:08:17 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on March 14, 2014, 06:35:04 AM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on March 14, 2014, 01:02:14 PM
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/irish-soda-bread-recipe
Yeah, yeah. It is an Americanized version of Irish soda bread but still yummy!
Post by: swick on March 14, 2014, 03:04:54 PM
Khosaf - Dried fruit compot of figs, apricots and raisins
Mammoul bi Ajwa - Date cookies
Tamar Hindi - Tamarind Drink -
Harisi - Semolina Cake -
Pide - bread
Hummus - Chickpea dip -
Roasted Chickpeas
Muhammara - Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut dip -
Lavash Crackers
Post by: 1967mama on March 14, 2014, 03:12:30 PM
Post by: Splendid on March 14, 2014, 04:35:09 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on March 14, 2014, 04:46:22 PM
Cooking for a fundraiser for the Canadian International Medical Relief Organization's work in Syria tomorrow so tasting everything:
Khosaf - Dried fruit compot of figs, apricots and raisins
Mammoul bi Ajwa - Date cookies
Tamar Hindi - Tamarind Drink -
Harisi - Semolina Cake -
Pide - bread
Hummus - Chickpea dip -
Roasted Chickpeas
Muhammara - Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut dip -
Lavash Crackers
Hey Swick--wish I could attend. Your menu looks great and the cause is worthy.
Post by: swick on March 14, 2014, 05:20:24 PM
Hey Swick--wish I could attend. Your menu looks great and the cause is worthy.
Thanks Worsted Skiens! I'm super excited, going to be opening a gallery show called "Syria - Art, Architecture and the Human Experience" which is an exhibition of my travel photography from Syria and photography from a Canadian doctor and paramedic who have been working in the refugee camps in Turkey as well as inside Syria. Feels great to be putting all my random skills and interests towards such an awesome cause!
Post by: limeandpepper on March 14, 2014, 05:38:56 PM
Post by: Russ on March 15, 2014, 11:54:56 AM
Post by: Russ on March 15, 2014, 05:52:35 PM
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=3336;image)
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=3338;image)
Post by: avonlea on March 15, 2014, 05:57:26 PM
making bourbon & caramel swirl ice cream with grantmeaname... although it's looking like it might not freeze with all the bourbon we added :-P
Neat! Are you in Columbus or is grant visiting you?
We also had ice cream this afternoon. Great day for it.
Have a fun time hanging out together, guys.
Post by: Russ on March 15, 2014, 06:03:53 PM
"Ohio was too nice so we decided to go north for spring break"
Post by: grantmeaname on March 15, 2014, 06:06:01 PM
Post by: avonlea on March 15, 2014, 06:11:30 PM
he and his SWMBO are in Madison!LOL, Russ.
"Ohio was too nice so we decided to go north for spring break"Haha, Grant!
And now we're homebrewing and cornish-hen-roasting. A very gourmand Saturday.Ooh! How far is the drive from Bloomington to Madison again?
Post by: Russ on March 15, 2014, 06:17:53 PM
SWMBO (their term) is doing the roasting, to be fair. don't want to take credit where it's not due :-)
Post by: avonlea on March 15, 2014, 06:26:56 PM
Would love to come, though. I'll be joining you for pancakes tomorrow in spirit.
Post by: Rudem3 on March 15, 2014, 07:02:40 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on March 15, 2014, 07:25:17 PM
Post by: ESunday on March 15, 2014, 08:40:59 PM
And now we're homebrewing and cornish-hen-roasting. A very gourmand Saturday.Here it is! A roasted Cornish Hen, Brussels Sprouts, and Kartoffelkloesse (German potato dumplings).
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=3340;image)
Post by: avonlea on March 15, 2014, 08:49:23 PM
Post by: avonlea on March 17, 2014, 09:49:31 AM
Post by: mark_saver on March 17, 2014, 11:51:02 AM
Post by: crumbcatcher on March 17, 2014, 11:58:53 AM
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/05/chana-saag/
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2010/09/naan/
Yum!
Post by: horsepoor on March 17, 2014, 06:56:29 PM
Post by: Willbrewer on March 17, 2014, 08:51:08 PM
Post by: Russ on March 23, 2014, 03:02:51 PM
I made coconut banana pancakes with rum-poached pears for breakfast, mostly on accident. There was no milk or butter, so I used a can of coconut milk instead, and subbed bananas for the eggs since I was at a friend's house and didn't want to use the last of them. Turned out surprisingly well!
Post by: nikki on March 23, 2014, 05:25:00 PM
more like 'what did you eat this morning', but anyway...
I made coconut banana pancakes with rum-poached pears for breakfast, mostly on accident. There was no milk or butter, so I used a can of coconut milk instead, and subbed bananas for the eggs since I was at a friend's house and didn't want to use the last of them. Turned out surprisingly well!
I love substituting things for milk, butter, and eggs because they're kind of precious in my house (rarely buy milk, butter's flippin' expensive in Korea, and I only get 6 organic eggs a week now). A recent discovery is using applesauce I make from apple cores and peels. I feel like a badass using all but the seeds, stems, and really terrible core bits.
As for me: I just ate two of my fancy eggs on top of homemade rosemary bread with mayo and colby cheese (another special item here!). And coffee. Let's not forget the coffee.
This has become a standby breakfast for me now. It's so fatty and filling and really gives me the energy I need to make it through Mondays (my longest work days).
Post by: grantmeaname on March 23, 2014, 06:07:52 PM
I was told by a friend who was sent to Korea with the military that her Costco membership paid for itself in cheese savings alone.Korea? Psssh. That happened to Russ and I in America.
Post by: Russ on March 23, 2014, 06:18:17 PM
in a weekI was told by a friend who was sent to Korea with the military that her Costco membership paid for itself in cheese savings alone.Korea? Psssh. That happened to Russ and I in America.
Post by: grantmeaname on March 23, 2014, 06:59:21 PM
Post by: Russ on March 23, 2014, 07:04:22 PM
Today on the "Cooking advances through disproof show": Palak paneer (did not even remotely work) and samosas with puff pastry to use it up (even worse). I guess every time you try something new you roll the dice, huh?
props for trying though
Post by: Russ on March 24, 2014, 07:59:51 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on March 24, 2014, 08:15:28 PM
Post by: michaelrecycles on March 24, 2014, 08:37:52 PM
grilled cheese
spontaneous vegetable soup (onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and whatever vegetables I have on hand. I got to use up the extra cabbage left over from St. Patrick's day.)
Post by: Russ on March 25, 2014, 08:31:14 PM
Post by: Russ on March 26, 2014, 07:37:40 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on March 26, 2014, 08:54:16 PM
The bacon doesn't add much so I'll leave it out next time.
Post by: Worsted Skeins on March 28, 2014, 06:24:01 AM
Post by: Russ on March 28, 2014, 06:28:50 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on March 28, 2014, 07:38:58 AM
Post by: SweetLife on March 30, 2014, 08:15:33 AM
Post by: lizzzi on March 30, 2014, 08:30:22 AM
Post by: swick on March 30, 2014, 07:05:38 PM
Duck fat roasted smashed potatoes with garlic and Rosemary. The crispy rosemary and roasted garlic went into a bowl of roasted butternut squash and Broccoli and cheese sauce made with a bit more duck fat. All served along a pan seared (in duck fat) Strip Steak.
Unfortunately I ran out of time to make Duck Fat roasted Cashews with Rosemary....tomorrow :)
Post by: nikki on March 30, 2014, 10:04:50 PM
But I'm already full and still have a few bites left. I shouldn't have eaten those three peanut butter cookies earlier, maybe...
Post by: Zaga on March 31, 2014, 04:41:22 AM
Post by: Russ on March 31, 2014, 05:54:03 AM
Always inspired (and a little bit jealous) of all the great food Russ and Grantmeaname make, I decided to spend some time and make a decadent Sunday Dinner. The Theme? Duck Fat.
wow, thank you! I'm honored. I think it's fair to say both of us feel the same way about most of the things you cook. Especially this duck fat business!
I was going to make kale & ricotta rice balls last night, but then I got lazy and just ate it all mixed up in a bowl
Post by: horsepoor on March 31, 2014, 06:12:21 AM
Went to my brother's for supper last night, he made an amazing roast! The secret ingredient? Radishes. I have never tried to cook with radishes before, they add a wonderful flavor to beef!
Oh, I discovered braising radishes last year, and they're really good, especially with plenty of buttah.
Post by: grantmeaname on March 31, 2014, 11:27:49 AM
Always inspired (and a little bit jealous) of all the great food Russ and Grantmeaname make, I decided to spend some time and make a decadent Sunday Dinner. The Theme? Duck Fat.Aww, shucks. I'd trade any of it for duck fat steak!
Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 31, 2014, 12:43:43 PM
Post by: Russ on April 01, 2014, 09:06:55 PM
Post by: horsepoor on April 01, 2014, 09:27:57 PM
Basically, cored a cabbage, cut it into slabs, and put it in the bottom of a casserole dish with bacon grease. Then on top of that, layered in sliced onions, carrots and potato, then a bit of salt, pepper and spicy paprika, then a layer of kielbasa slices and into the oven for about 90 minutes until the cabbage and onions were tender, and eat with plenty of horseradish and grainy mustard. Perfect on a cold, rainy day.
Post by: HappierAtHome on April 01, 2014, 09:46:12 PM
Post by: senecando on April 01, 2014, 10:41:02 PM
For dinner, I made chicken with lemon, onion, garlic, thyme, sage and white wine. A trick I learned when I was working in a restaurant is to put some butter between the skin and the meat of the chicken breast. Ooooo. Had it with some kale/onion/millet/asparagus.
Post by: Russ on April 02, 2014, 08:26:56 PM
eggs, no gelatin, for anyone wondering
Post by: 1967mama on April 02, 2014, 11:39:38 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on April 03, 2014, 04:10:36 PM
http://www.marthastewart.com/921828/spicy-peanut-chicken
I am substituting Sriracha for sambal oelek.
Great cold too!
Post by: Russ on April 05, 2014, 08:42:17 PM
ed.: and washed out my mug of bacon grease :-/ that's alright though, 'cause I'm making more for breakfast!
Post by: Russ on April 05, 2014, 08:43:57 PM
Post by: nikki on April 06, 2014, 02:31:43 AM
Leftovers reconfigured!
Post by: Russ on April 07, 2014, 06:32:53 PM
these are gonna be a staple
Post by: nikki on April 07, 2014, 07:07:06 PM
This is the first week I haven't finished the greens in my CSA box, actually :-( I still have 1-2 cups of crown daisy and ~20 perilla leaves. I'll make crown daisy jjeon for lunch, I think. That will still leave me with some crown daisy and perilla leaves when my new box arrives around 3pm! Oh well.
Crown daisy chucked in a minestrone soup sounds like it's not a terrible idea. That's what's on the menu for dinner...
Post by: horsepoor on April 07, 2014, 09:50:25 PM
Post by: Russ on April 08, 2014, 11:59:10 AM
Post by: ysette9 on April 08, 2014, 06:03:22 PM
Post by: nikki on April 08, 2014, 08:19:39 PM
Coming up next: miso soup with mung bean sprouts and perilla leaves.
And I'm pretty stoked for dinner: white spinach pizza on pizza dough I made last night. I got my bulk yeast in the mail yesterday, so a whole new world of yeasty bread products is open to me yet again.
It's the small things in life, ya? Food has become such a great source of happiness for me.
Post by: Daisy on April 08, 2014, 08:34:25 PM
Ramyeon with crown daisy because I'm super lazy!
This is the first week I haven't finished the greens in my CSA box, actually :-( I still have 1-2 cups of crown daisy and ~20 perilla leaves. I'll make crown daisy jjeon for lunch, I think. That will still leave me with some crown daisy and perilla leaves when my new box arrives around 3pm! Oh well.
Crown daisy chucked in a minestrone soup sounds like it's not a terrible idea. That's what's on the menu for dinner...
I've never heard of crown daisy. Makes me want to prance around with a crown on my head.
I looked up these two references. I assume you are using the one in the second link that looks like an herb.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEVzB1sERTXzYAIflXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0ZHI4MXEwBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1FCQUNLMV8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=ie8&va=crown+daisy#index=srp
http://aeriskitchen.com/2011/07/crown-daisy-jeon/
Post by: nikki on April 08, 2014, 08:48:50 PM
Ramyeon with crown daisy because I'm super lazy!
This is the first week I haven't finished the greens in my CSA box, actually :-( I still have 1-2 cups of crown daisy and ~20 perilla leaves. I'll make crown daisy jjeon for lunch, I think. That will still leave me with some crown daisy and perilla leaves when my new box arrives around 3pm! Oh well.
Crown daisy chucked in a minestrone soup sounds like it's not a terrible idea. That's what's on the menu for dinner...
I've never heard of crown daisy. Makes me want to prance around with a crown on my head.
I looked up these two references. I assume you are using the one in the second link that looks like an herb.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEVzB1sERTXzYAIflXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0ZHI4MXEwBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1FCQUNLMV8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=ie8&va=crown+daisy#index=srp
http://aeriskitchen.com/2011/07/crown-daisy-jeon/
It *is* the flower. But the leafy bits. They're also called chrysanthemum greens, and they're probably not sold in stores everywhere. I honestly didn't look for them when I lived in America.
Bahaha and your username is Daisy!
Post by: Daisy on April 08, 2014, 08:53:23 PM
Ramyeon with crown daisy because I'm super lazy!
This is the first week I haven't finished the greens in my CSA box, actually :-( I still have 1-2 cups of crown daisy and ~20 perilla leaves. I'll make crown daisy jjeon for lunch, I think. That will still leave me with some crown daisy and perilla leaves when my new box arrives around 3pm! Oh well.
Crown daisy chucked in a minestrone soup sounds like it's not a terrible idea. That's what's on the menu for dinner...
I've never heard of crown daisy. Makes me want to prance around with a crown on my head.
I looked up these two references. I assume you are using the one in the second link that looks like an herb.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEVzB1sERTXzYAIflXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0ZHI4MXEwBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1FCQUNLMV8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=ie8&va=crown+daisy#index=srp
http://aeriskitchen.com/2011/07/crown-daisy-jeon/
It *is* the flower. But the leafy bits. They're also called chrysanthemum greens, and they're probably not sold in stores everywhere. I honestly didn't look for them when I lived in America.
Bahaha and your username is Daisy!
Now I need to try crown daisy!!! I am on the hunt to find it...
Post by: Russ on April 17, 2014, 05:45:11 PM
(http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=3730;image)
Post by: Ottawa on April 17, 2014, 05:55:35 PM
roasted strawberry & gorgonzola ice cream, homemade in my awesome craigslist ice cream maker of course*** Whoah! ***porn alert!
Me? Tired old apples (including half eaten ones that my daughter brought home from school in her lunch bag) turned into apple sauce. Also, homemade ginger beer (9%) to wash it down. Strange combo? Yes.
Post by: boy_bye on April 17, 2014, 06:03:41 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on April 17, 2014, 07:50:30 PM
I went to the dentist the other day, about three months after my last procedure, and their reaction was something along the lines of "holy shit how did your teeth change color that much since January?" Meh. Pearly whites are nice but not nice enough for me to kick the four-gallons-a-week habit.
Post by: senecando on April 21, 2014, 08:44:45 AM
Post by: Splendid on April 22, 2014, 05:33:46 PM
Post by: nikki on April 22, 2014, 07:21:29 PM
And coffee. Always coffee.
Post by: grantmeaname on April 23, 2014, 06:49:49 PM
Omnomnom.
Post by: nikki on April 24, 2014, 07:30:51 PM
Because.
Post by: 1967mama on April 24, 2014, 07:51:17 PM
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2014/04/carrot-potato-bake.html
Post by: HappierAtHome on April 24, 2014, 10:33:12 PM
Post by: sunnyca on April 25, 2014, 11:34:29 AM
Tasty and filling.
Post by: senecando on April 25, 2014, 11:59:18 AM
I got into a creme soda habit and have converted it to a sparkling water habit. Cheaper, but probably just as stupid.
Post by: boy_bye on April 25, 2014, 12:00:41 PM
cold brew coffee with milk
Post by: Zaga on April 25, 2014, 02:35:51 PM
Post by: 1967mama on April 25, 2014, 03:48:40 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on April 27, 2014, 03:14:41 AM
Post by: dweebyhawkeyes on April 27, 2014, 05:07:09 PM
Post by: sunnyca on April 27, 2014, 08:27:55 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on April 27, 2014, 08:32:01 PM
Post by: nikki on April 27, 2014, 10:32:55 PM
Post by: horsepoor on April 30, 2014, 08:30:04 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on May 01, 2014, 01:10:44 AM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 01, 2014, 04:42:55 AM
Post by: nikki on May 01, 2014, 05:30:43 AM
On homemade tortillas, of course. Probably garnished with red cabbage and the roasted tomato salsa I made last night.
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 01, 2014, 05:41:44 AM
I'm impatient to eat what I'm currently cooking: chickpea, broccoli, bell pepper, and onion burritos: http://thugkitchen.com/post/48854776683/i-was-saving-this-shit-for-the-upcoming-cookbook
On homemade tortillas, of course. Probably garnished with red cabbage and the roasted tomato salsa I made last night.
Oh that looks fabulous! I am doing some traveling in the near future and want to bring some roadside picnic table food. I think this is the ticket!
Post by: Squirrel away on May 01, 2014, 05:49:05 AM
I'm impatient to eat what I'm currently cooking: chickpea, broccoli, bell pepper, and onion burritos: http://thugkitchen.com/post/48854776683/i-was-saving-this-shit-for-the-upcoming-cookbook
That looks really delicious. I have a craving for something like that now.:)
Post by: twbird18 on May 01, 2014, 06:03:43 AM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 03, 2014, 01:11:04 PM
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/3 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Strawberries are from a local farm. The mint came from my sister-in-law, volunteer plants that are doing well in a shaded area of our lawn. No red onion in the house but I have some scallions from this week's CSA box that I will substitute as well as red wine vinegar for the raspberry vinegar which I certainly don't keep on hand.
The recipe says to chop the strawberries, add mint and sugar, then let that sit in the fridge for an hour. Add other stuff.
Cheers y'all!
Post by: horsepoor on May 03, 2014, 05:14:05 PM
So for dinner, I'm just going to have that with some chips and raw veggies and olives or whatever else I can scrounge up.
Post by: 1967mama on May 03, 2014, 05:58:34 PM
Post by: dweebyhawkeyes on May 03, 2014, 09:13:38 PM
Anyone know if hummus will freeze OK?
Put the hummus in airtight containers with some room at the top and use a thin layer of oil over the surface so it doesn't get too dry.
I'm going to eat some hot, heavily seasoned veggies and rice with hummus on top!
Post by: HappierAtHome on May 03, 2014, 09:26:40 PM
Post by: nikki on May 03, 2014, 09:45:45 PM
I had a failed attempt at coconut milk (from desiccated coconut) staring at me in my fridge, so I decided to do something with it. It didn't turn out milky enough to use for baking or curries, so I decided to use it as a base for tea. Boiled it with some star anise (which I also need to find more creative applications for--unfamiliar!), sugar, and black tea bags. It's something like Thai tea, but not quite. Also I used too much star anise, so it's more in the line of licorice tea. I'm not displeased.
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 04, 2014, 05:57:53 AM
Worsted Skeins: how do you eat strawberry salsa? By itself? As a salad topping?
The strawberry salsa was a hit! In addition to adding a hot pepper, I added a bit of sweet pepper too.
It is early CSA season here (lots of greens) so I ate some salsa as a salad topping, some with tortilla chips before dinner. We had grilled turkey burgers last night with onions and peppers on homemade buns (Julia Child recipe). We also used the salsa as a condiment for our burgers. It is light and fresh--nice taste of spring.
I'll make it again.
Post by: Russ on May 04, 2014, 09:52:28 AM
In honor of strawberry season and mint juleps at the Derby, I am making a strawberry salsa using a recipe that requires:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/3 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Strawberries are from a local farm. The mint came from my sister-in-law, volunteer plants that are doing well in a shaded area of our lawn. No red onion in the house but I have some scallions from this week's CSA box that I will substitute as well as red wine vinegar for the raspberry vinegar which I certainly don't keep on hand.
The recipe says to chop the strawberries, add mint and sugar, then let that sit in the fridge for an hour. Add other stuff.
Cheers y'all!
I made this for a party yesterday and everybody loved it. Thanks for the recipe!!
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 04, 2014, 10:10:56 AM
In honor of strawberry season and mint juleps at the Derby, I am making a strawberry salsa using a recipe that requires:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/3 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Strawberries are from a local farm. The mint came from my sister-in-law, volunteer plants that are doing well in a shaded area of our lawn. No red onion in the house but I have some scallions from this week's CSA box that I will substitute as well as red wine vinegar for the raspberry vinegar which I certainly don't keep on hand.
The recipe says to chop the strawberries, add mint and sugar, then let that sit in the fridge for an hour. Add other stuff.
Cheers y'all!
I made this for a party yesterday and everybody loved it. Thanks for the recipe!!
You are welcome. Fruit salsas are lovely. My husband makes a blueberry one that is well received at the annual 4th of July get together with friends.
Post by: senecando on May 04, 2014, 11:39:54 AM
Post by: ruthiegirl on May 04, 2014, 12:15:51 PM
Post by: horsepoor on May 04, 2014, 01:40:39 PM
Post by: cats on May 04, 2014, 08:17:44 PM
Post by: FIreDrill on May 05, 2014, 09:51:52 PM
Post by: Daisy on May 05, 2014, 10:37:40 PM
It turned out yummy! It was a lovely red color.
I had only eaten beets raw before so I was a little scared how it would turn out. A big batch went into the freezer for future consumption. :-)
Post by: Splendid on May 06, 2014, 05:22:34 PM
Post by: senecando on May 06, 2014, 06:22:35 PM
Post by: nikki on May 06, 2014, 09:14:56 PM
A perfectly satisfying, lazy lunch as I try to pump myself up for the return to work after a 4-day weekend.
Post by: swick on May 07, 2014, 12:30:01 PM
Pasta Carbonara with homemade fettuccine - cracked black pepper and truffle.
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 07, 2014, 03:58:18 PM
I'm impatient to eat what I'm currently cooking: chickpea, broccoli, bell pepper, and onion burritos: http://thugkitchen.com/post/48854776683/i-was-saving-this-shit-for-the-upcoming-cookbook
On homemade tortillas, of course. Probably garnished with red cabbage and the roasted tomato salsa I made last night.
Wow, is this good! Dinner tonight and picnic food for the weekend! Thank you for posting this.
Post by: grantmeaname on May 10, 2014, 12:37:48 PM
Post by: Russ on May 10, 2014, 08:39:42 PM
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/2226908/popeye-s-spinach-o.gif)
Post by: grantmeaname on May 17, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
I had my first home-cooked breakfast in weeks this morning - jalapeno bagel bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. And right now I'm eating stir fry with rice.
Post by: swick on May 17, 2014, 07:41:08 PM
Finally got a night at home and made preserved lemon cajik, greek-ish style salad, lemon rosemary roasted baby potatoes and lamb kabobs on the BBQ.
Also made a cocktail with Ginger liquor and slo gin with soda...so so good!
Post by: nikki on May 17, 2014, 10:24:53 PM
I'm amazed that nobody's had anything to eat in six days. Hard times for the MMM forum crowd?
Too busy cooking and eating lately to post! Last night I had guests over for baked falafel, baba ganoush, tzaztiki, pita bread, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, cabbage pirozhki, and alcohol. Lovely!
Post by: grantmeaname on May 18, 2014, 01:25:38 AM
Post by: 1967mama on May 18, 2014, 01:57:17 AM
Post by: dweebyhawkeyes on May 18, 2014, 07:19:07 PM
Post by: limeandpepper on May 19, 2014, 03:18:38 AM
Post by: deborah on May 19, 2014, 03:27:55 AM
Post by: LadyStache on May 19, 2014, 07:03:50 PM
Post by: 1967mama on May 19, 2014, 09:24:25 PM
Post by: Russ on May 22, 2014, 11:03:38 AM
Post by: Ottawa on May 22, 2014, 11:08:52 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 22, 2014, 11:55:19 AM
chocolate/espresso cake in a mug at work!like a cake you made in a mug at work that does not suck? or some other less revolutionary thing?
Post by: Russ on May 22, 2014, 11:59:18 AM
fully revolutionarychocolate/espresso cake in a mug at work!like a cake you made in a mug at work that does not suck? or some other less revolutionary thing?
Post by: grantmeaname on May 22, 2014, 12:02:07 PM
Post by: Russ on May 22, 2014, 12:04:10 PM
Post by: avonlea on May 22, 2014, 12:41:28 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 22, 2014, 05:29:08 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/health/nutrition/kohlrabi-risotto.html?_r=0
This was the solution to the question brought about by last week's CSA box: What to do with the kohlrabi?
Risotto is one of those wonderfully economical ways to use up bits and pieces. Granted, it takes a bit of patience.
And Grant--my son leaves for the UK on Saturday. He is bringing his girlfriend's family a bottle of maple syrup. We had to think for a bit about an appropriate hostess gift. Preferring consumables to stuff, we decided to go with something that is enjoyed but pricey on the other side of the pond.
I hope you are having a wonderful time in London. (Being a groundling at the Globe is one of our favorite things to do there.)
Post by: grantmeaname on May 23, 2014, 12:08:49 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 24, 2014, 07:11:29 AM
I had my first cold-brew iced coffee in three and a half weeks this morning. That was nice.
Post by: horsepoor on May 24, 2014, 11:41:58 AM
I think tonight I'm going to give NW Edible's beef curry slaw/larb a shot, since I've had a red cabbage languishing in the fridge for a couple weeks now, and plenty of ground beef in the freezer.
Post by: 1967mama on May 24, 2014, 12:49:57 PM
Post by: nikki on May 24, 2014, 07:32:45 PM
Post by: 1967mama on May 24, 2014, 07:55:12 PM
Post by: Denarius on May 25, 2014, 04:14:57 PM
Post by: horsepoor on May 25, 2014, 08:57:14 PM
Post by: Russ on May 25, 2014, 09:18:50 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 26, 2014, 02:35:51 AM
I had cheese ravioli in a savory, barely sweet orange cream sauce at this place in Rome (http://www.piccoloarancio.it/), and it was absolutely terrific- definitely something I'll replicate when I get back to a real kitchen.
It's stir fry for me tonight. I bought two pounds of broccoli and twelve ounces of mushrooms at Costco when I got here and despite all the stir-frying I've hardly had half of each so far, so I've got lots of stir fry to eat this week.
Post by: limeandpepper on May 26, 2014, 03:50:27 AM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 26, 2014, 05:29:28 AM
Where are you, Grant? Rome, CT? The link goes to CT. (Perhaps one too many glasses of vino with the ravioli?)
Post by: HappierAtHome on May 26, 2014, 05:33:38 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 26, 2014, 05:38:39 AM
Where are you, Grant? Rome, CT? The link goes to CT. (Perhaps one too many glasses of vino with the ravioli?)The vino was two and a half weeks ago, so hopefully I'm not feeling it still. I'm amazed that searching "Piccolo Arancio Rome" gave me a restaurant in connecticut with no connection to Rome whatsoever as the first result. Here's (http://www.piccoloarancio.it/en/specialita/) what I meant.
In other news, I really wasn't feeling stir fry, so I had a quasi-Mexican rice bowl: chorizo, veggies, potatoes, and brown rice.
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 26, 2014, 03:26:46 PM
Post by: swick on May 26, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
The other has a layer of my homemade caramelized apple chutney
That sounds amazing! Any chance you can share or PM the recipe?
Dinner tonight is a pork roast on a bed of caramelized fennel and onions, lemon roasted purple potatoes, Parmesan roasted cauliflower and salad. Looking forward to it!
Post by: Worsted Skeins on May 26, 2014, 04:25:45 PM
The other has a layer of my homemade caramelized apple chutney
That sounds amazing! Any chance you can share or PM the recipe?
Dinner tonight is a pork roast on a bed of caramelized fennel and onions, lemon roasted purple potatoes, Parmesan roasted cauliflower and salad. Looking forward to it!
Happy to share the recipe which I found online.
http://www.kevindundon.com/caramelized-apple-chutney
I think this would make an excellent holiday gift!
Post by: Zaga on May 26, 2014, 05:18:32 PM
Eggs in a basket for lunch
Leftover guacamole for dinner.
This is after the most amazing food possible yesterday at our picnic - ornage juice brined chickens on the grill, salmon, siviche (no idea how to spell that), tons of fruits and veggies with various dips, the aforementioned potato salad and guacamole. As usual I had trouble moving by the end of the picnic :)
Post by: grantmeaname on May 27, 2014, 03:19:19 PM
It wasn't in blurryvision until I uploaded it, I swear.
I think I'm going into a brown rice phase. That's a good thing.
Post by: Russ on May 27, 2014, 03:40:06 PM
That's a good thing.
well it's a thing
Post by: Willbrewer on May 30, 2014, 08:13:43 PM
Post by: horsepoor on May 30, 2014, 10:18:41 PM
Post by: Russ on June 01, 2014, 12:54:50 AM
Post by: nikki on June 01, 2014, 01:28:18 AM
had some beets I was never going to use, so I'm turning them into ice cream. everything's better as ice cream... I hope?
I am not convinced. Please report back later.
Post by: tanhanivar on June 01, 2014, 01:35:02 AM
So, so good.
And followed by a gluten-free version of Martha Stewart's devil's food cake.
Post by: grantmeaname on June 01, 2014, 02:34:43 AM
had some beets I was never going to use, so I'm turning them into ice cream. everything's better as ice cream... I hope?If it sucks put a balsamic reduction on it, and then it'll suck less ATMO.
Post by: Russ on June 01, 2014, 07:59:28 AM
Plain beets still taste like basement though.
This all came about because I promised a friend I'd try learning to like beets after having nothing but the pickled and/or canned variety my whole life. He recommended steamed which was a bust, as was the borscht I tried to make, so I need some help. Does anybody have any exceptional beet recipes they could share with me?
Post by: Zaga on June 01, 2014, 08:06:43 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on June 01, 2014, 08:07:05 AM
Post by: Russ on June 01, 2014, 08:18:20 AM
perhaps you just don't like beets?
Perhaps, but it's not like I hurl every time I try them... I think there's potential. Plus, to say "I just don't like them" seems like something of a cop-out when I can't think of any other foods I categorically dislike. There has to be some way beets are not bad.
Roasted beet salad with feta. To die for.
I like beets sliced thin, sprayed with a bit of oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and roasted in the oven for like 20 minutes.
mmkay sounds like roasted is the way to go
Post by: Russ on June 01, 2014, 08:40:28 AM
(http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=4269;image)
Post by: 1967mama on June 01, 2014, 08:21:32 PM
Post by: Daisy on June 01, 2014, 10:24:54 PM
Does anybody have any exceptional beet recipes they could share with me?
I grew up eating canned beets as well and wasn't a big fan. Then I started getting them in my CSA all of the time and would just slice them up and eat them raw in a regular salad.
Just recently I tried cooking them for the first time. I made a pureed beet-carrot-ginger-garlic soup with some leftover turkey stock and it was delicious! I found a recipe online. I think ginger spices it up in a nice way. I have a whole batch in the freezer. The soup was this funky red color. I may take some out to eat this week after thinking about it...
That's one of the things I love about a CSA - it forces me to try vegetables I had never eaten before and find creative ways to make it.
Post by: horsepoor on June 01, 2014, 10:39:07 PM
Also, red flannel hash. Repeat the cooking process, and then cook some chopped up bacon and onions, and throw the beets in the pan with all that. Again with the chopped parsley. Crack a few nice eggs on top and some salt and pepper and toss in the oven until the eggs set up.
If all of this fails, try the golden beets or chioggia beets, which I think are a little milder tasting, so maybe a good gateway beet.
Don't be alarmed at the color of your pee.
Post by: swick on June 02, 2014, 12:30:44 AM
Roasting makes pretty much an veggie better:) I usually just peel em, cube em, toss em with a glug of olive oil, seasoning salt and pepper. Throw in some potatoes at the same time and most of breakfast the next morning will be ready to go!
Tonight I made breakfast for dinner homemade sausage patties (organic pork, maple syrup, fresh sage, garlic salt and pepper) with a smaltz fried egg, jalapeno cheddar cheese on a toasted cheese and jalapeno bagel. Hubby dubbed it the best breakfast sandwich he had ever eaten :)
Post by: Splendid on June 02, 2014, 01:10:34 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on June 02, 2014, 04:22:15 PM
http://www.marthastewart.com/313290/pan-roasted-rosemary-potatoes?czone=food%2Fspring-produce&gallery=274469&slide=313290¢er=1009726
Both of my cast iron skillets were put to work this evening.
Post by: Zaga on June 02, 2014, 05:33:47 PM
Tonight we are having spicy chicken stir fry with zucchini, red cabbage, and red peppers. Cooked in olive oil and water, seasoned with garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and onion powder.
I make this all the time, or something similar, and it really never gets old! I'm having mine in a wrap, DH is having his with queso and tortilla chips.
Also made my weekly homemade bread today, always makes me smile to think how very easy it is to have awesome bread!
Post by: horsepoor on June 02, 2014, 06:43:27 PM
Post by: Willbrewer on June 02, 2014, 07:00:50 PM
Post by: 1967mama on June 02, 2014, 08:20:29 PM
Post by: Rural on June 02, 2014, 08:34:56 PM
Fortunately I'm handling soy sauce okay, which also means simplified peanut sauce on the veggies sometimes, and a couple nights ago I tried just a little ginger in the soy, so now I have three seasoning options (plain soy, peanut sauce, and ginger soy). Also, I'm losing weight, which at least was needed, and grocery shopping today involved no extraneous temptation at all because everything sounded painful.
I want curry, dammit.
</whine>
Post by: limeandpepper on June 03, 2014, 05:27:23 AM
Post by: tanhanivar on June 03, 2014, 05:58:48 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on June 03, 2014, 06:32:55 PM
Post by: limeandpepper on June 05, 2014, 06:50:29 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on June 05, 2014, 07:18:19 PM
Post by: nikki on June 05, 2014, 08:21:36 PM
Basically my breath is awesome right now.
Post by: limeandpepper on June 05, 2014, 08:48:39 PM
lavender-infused coffee with milk and mint simple syrup.
I rarely drink coffee but this sounds amazing.
Post by: horsepoor on June 05, 2014, 09:50:49 PM
French toast with honey and macadamia butter. :D
Macadamia butter is a thing?! *Drool*
Post by: limeandpepper on June 05, 2014, 10:03:32 PM
Macadamia butter is a thing?! *Drool*
Yes! Like peanut butter... but with macadamias instead! It's the good stuff too, the only ingredient is macadamia nuts. I don't have a food processor and can't make my own nut butter, so this was a luxurious purchase - but it supports a small producer and it's delicious, so win-win! ;)
Post by: 1967mama on June 05, 2014, 11:30:31 PM
Post by: limeandpepper on June 06, 2014, 01:56:08 AM
Post by: Little House on June 06, 2014, 07:54:47 AM
Post by: swick on June 06, 2014, 08:23:18 AM
Right now? quinoa with soy milk and raspberries - very healthy, but perhaps not very mustachian since it's not cheap! :)
Significantly cheaper when you take into account nutrition value for $ spent. Especially compared to, say, sweet sugary GMO sugar bomb cereal that will cause you to snack in 1/2 an hour.
I ate some scrambled eggs and hash browns made from some roasted baby potatoes. and coffee.
Post by: 1967mama on June 06, 2014, 11:10:28 AM
Post by: nikki on June 06, 2014, 08:58:03 PM
But now I have all this dip left! I could make another loaf of French bread... or crackers...!
Also: coffee with mint simple syrup. Not lavender infused this time, though :-(
Post by: 1967mama on June 06, 2014, 09:27:58 PM
I may have accidentally eaten the remaining 1/2 of the French bread loaf
This made me smile :-)))
Post by: nikki on June 07, 2014, 07:37:41 PM
I may have accidentally eaten the remaining 1/2 of the French bread loaf
This made me smile :-)))
I can't control myself! I'm making stuff that's just too good.
Right now? homemade yogurt with strawberry jam and a lemon pound cake drizzled in mint simple syrup. It's all so heavenly.
Post by: HappierAtHome on June 07, 2014, 07:57:59 PM
Post by: brewer12345 on June 07, 2014, 08:12:54 PM
Post by: 1967mama on June 07, 2014, 09:15:34 PM
Post by: Russ on June 08, 2014, 10:28:12 AM
Post by: MoneyCat on June 08, 2014, 10:57:20 AM
Post by: nikki on June 08, 2014, 05:37:58 PM
I feel like a broken record, as I've eaten this a lot lately. I'm out of yogurt, though! I have to save the rest for my next batch's starter.
Post by: horsepoor on June 08, 2014, 11:00:49 PM
Discovered an awesome new way to do corn on the cob. (http://www.madefrompinterest.net/2013/07/magic-cook-corn-cob/)
Post by: Rural on June 10, 2014, 07:36:42 PM
Post by: nikki on June 11, 2014, 02:53:25 AM
Last night I had a radish pesto pizza topped with roasted onion, radish, and garlic.
I just finished a bell pepper and green chili pizza with bell peppery tomato sauce.
I love pizza.
Post by: Worsted Skeins on June 11, 2014, 05:09:12 AM
Items used from the CSA box: new potatoes, broccoli and fennel fronds in the crackers.
Zucchini bread is on the list for today; some of the shredded zuke will go into the freezer for future baking projects.
Post by: tanhanivar on June 11, 2014, 07:09:28 PM
Post by: Russ on June 11, 2014, 08:52:03 PM
has anybody tried making kefir? I got some grains from a friend and think I did it right (?) buuuut it turned out pretty gross.
Post by: 1967mama on June 11, 2014, 09:29:54 PM
Post by: Rezdent on June 11, 2014, 09:35:02 PM
I just finished off a quart of homemade gazpacho. All ingredients from our garden. Had to fudge a bit on the cilantro...it's gone to seed but still it was amazing. Sigh. I love June.
Post by: Russ on June 11, 2014, 10:16:13 PM
Sounds to me like you did the kefir right. IMO Kefir is kind of gross. I love yogurt though.
I just finished off a quart of homemade gazpacho. All ingredients from our garden. Had to fudge a bit on the cilantro...it's gone to seed but still it was amazing. Sigh. I love June.
That's pretty much what I figured, appreciate the confirmation. Oh well, time to pass them on to the next unsuspecting friend ;-)
<3 gazpacho, thanks for the reminder, I've been meaning to make some
Post by: nikki on June 11, 2014, 10:23:06 PM
I made M&M mint cookies! I used the rest of my last week's CSA's spearmint and some of this week's choco mint. I didn't even know choco mint was a real thing. It's magical!
So yum.
Post by: HappierAtHome on June 11, 2014, 10:59:51 PM
Post by: abhe8 on June 11, 2014, 11:36:35 PM
Southern-style fried squirrel with mushroom gravy. Squirrel mushroom gravy is the new crack - hard not to eat it with a spoon.
really?
Post by: tanhanivar on June 12, 2014, 12:58:27 AM
Post by: Rural on June 12, 2014, 06:52:51 AM
Southern-style fried squirrel with mushroom gravy. Squirrel mushroom gravy is the new crack - hard not to eat it with a spoon.
really?
Likely true. Squirrel is nasty greasy,* so the gravy would be a good way to use up grease. The mushroom part makes it extra nasty, though. :-)
* I do know folks who like squirrel, but I'm not among them. I'll eat it, have done in fact, but only if I'm hungry in the older sense of the word.
Post by: tanhanivar on June 13, 2014, 07:29:49 AM
My household was traumatising itself watching Jane Eyre and needed a restorative.
Post by: Zaga on June 13, 2014, 09:57:37 AM
Post by: Russ on June 16, 2014, 02:18:52 PM
Breakfast was a little more low-key: burritos of scrambled eggs, baked beans, and steak sauce :-P
Post by: swick on June 16, 2014, 02:53:57 PM
Went bike camping with a local restaurateur over the weekend, who made the best open coal steak sandwich I've ever had.
That sounds amazing! Actually home to cook for the first night in a week and needing "real" food so making a lentil soup and no-knead bread. Right now snacking on some hard boiled eggs dipped in some Duqqa my sister made for me :)
Post by: 1967mama on June 16, 2014, 04:57:35 PM
Post by: tanhanivar on June 16, 2014, 05:00:41 PM
This after yoghurt, which I made last night, from other yoghurt (this makes me feel very powerful - I have created civilisations).
Post by: arebelspy on June 16, 2014, 11:04:13 PM
Post by: FIreDrill on June 17, 2014, 10:32:41 AM
I made a huge batch of Chicken Chilli last night, turned out pretty amazing and now I have lunch for the rest of the week, lol.
Post by: Russ on June 17, 2014, 11:11:26 AM
Grilled tri-tip for the first time. I've started using Steven Raichlen's method for steak, and I don't know that I'll ever go back. As you can see, it leaked quite a bit even after a 15 minute rest, but it stayed pretty juicy (except on the skinny end there, ha). Could have used another minute and a half on the thick side, but we don't mind a bit of blue. Accompanied by a nice salad (greens, strawberries, and pickled watermelon rind) and fried potatoes.
HY open coal steak bros. so good
Post by: Worsted Skeins on June 17, 2014, 06:50:57 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 17, 2014, 08:57:40 PM
Post by: Zaga on June 18, 2014, 09:13:40 AM
They have roughly:
quick oats
puffed rice
ground flax seed
toasted chopped almonds
coconut oil
brown sugar
honey
vanilla
homemade chocolate chips (cocoa, sugar, coconut oil, vanilla)
Used a combo of these 2 recipes, mostly the second one, but with additions from the first including the use of a candy thermometer:
http://www.theyummylife.com/Homemade_KIND_Bars
http://www.mykitchenescapades.com/2013/06/no-bake-chewy-granola-bars_23.html
Post by: Russ on June 18, 2014, 09:25:34 AM
Post by: Zaga on June 18, 2014, 09:59:15 AM
I used the above recipe, with sugar as I don't use sugar substitutes. It's more like chocolate chunks than chocolate chips, and they need to stay refrigerated. Also, the recipe doesn't have enough stirring time in it, I used a mixer with a whisk attachment and mixed and mixed and mixed. Still didn't get the sugar all dissolved, but the results is still very tasty!
Post by: horsepoor on June 18, 2014, 10:22:32 AM
That tri-tip looks amazing. I'm going to have to hunt down some steaks this weekend and slap-em right on the coals.
Post by: 1967mama on June 18, 2014, 11:58:26 AM
Post by: Zaga on June 18, 2014, 01:43:09 PM
Post by: nikki on June 18, 2014, 11:31:14 PM
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/making-homemade-chocolate-chips-in-detail
I used the above recipe, with sugar as I don't use sugar substitutes. It's more like chocolate chunks than chocolate chips, and they need to stay refrigerated. Also, the recipe doesn't have enough stirring time in it, I used a mixer with a whisk attachment and mixed and mixed and mixed. Still didn't get the sugar all dissolved, but the results is still very tasty!
Whoa... I didn't even think about making these. This opens up a lot of possibilities for cheaper baked goods. Chocolate chips are just so expensive in Korea...
I'm eating oi naengguk. It's a Korean cold cucumber soup! I really, really recommend trying it for hot summer days. It just feels so *right*, and it's super tasty. I'm eating mine with rice, and I don't have any chili peppers so I just tossed in some red chili flakes. Still yum!
http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/oi-naengguk
Post by: BarkingSquirrel on June 19, 2014, 06:27:59 AM
Quote
I'm eating oi naengguk. It's a Korean cold cucumber soup! I really, really recommend trying it for hot summer days. It just feels so *right*, and it's super tasty. I'm eating mine with rice, and I don't have any chili peppers so I just tossed in some red chili flakes. Still yum!
Sounds so good -- rice dropped in the soup or on the side?
Post by: nikki on June 19, 2014, 06:55:51 AM
Homemade yoghurt with homemade pear chutney (spicy, not sweet) and puffed rice.QuoteI'm eating oi naengguk. It's a Korean cold cucumber soup! I really, really recommend trying it for hot summer days. It just feels so *right*, and it's super tasty. I'm eating mine with rice, and I don't have any chili peppers so I just tossed in some red chili flakes. Still yum!
Sounds so good -- rice dropped in the soup or on the side?
Rice on the side. You could drop it in the soup, but it probably wouldn't be as good as rice in *hot* soup. Yum!
Also: I love homemade yogurt now! I also love using whey I strain from it in baking.
For dinner I made a pesto out of baby perilla leaves (like sesame leaves? Or maybe exactly that but a different name. Similar to shiso leaves, too) and used it as a base in a pesto potato pizza. Sliced up a potato, blanched the slices a little so they'd be cooked all the way, and baked it all on an herbed crust with garlic. Pizza is my favorite right now.
Post by: grantmeaname on June 24, 2014, 12:53:56 PM
Gotta make up for the fact that I had nothing unfried for dinner yesterday besides beer.
I don't know if I've had broccolini before - I really enjoy it.
Post by: Rural on June 25, 2014, 04:40:48 PM
Post by: gemnilin12 on June 25, 2014, 11:03:01 PM
Post by: horsepoor on June 26, 2014, 09:30:37 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 26, 2014, 09:39:39 PM
Post by: Zaga on June 29, 2014, 08:18:47 AM
And leftover cold flank steak for breakfast today!
Post by: Wiggle on June 29, 2014, 10:03:06 PM
Post by: Rural on June 29, 2014, 11:02:33 PM
Supper (no lunch when breakfast is at noon) was my homemade dal to which I added barley, spinach, carrots. Yummy and no need for rice. I made a ton (about two gallons at a guess), so I have lunches for a while.
Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 30, 2014, 08:13:42 PM
Kale and pineapple juice alongside some pepperoni. Haha not the most glamorous combination but I enjoy it.
sounds almost like a hawaiian pizza. love kale!
in fact.... I am having a deconstructed Polish "cabbage" role, but with Kale. Roasted Golden Beets tossed in EVOO, S&P. And a Fat Tire. Mmmm...
Post by: Worsted Skeins on July 01, 2014, 05:28:53 PM
Post by: 1967mama on July 01, 2014, 05:42:09 PM
Post by: Rural on July 01, 2014, 06:02:45 PM
http://www.cherokee.org/AboutTheNation/Culture/CookBook/FriedHominy.aspx (http://www.cherokee.org/AboutTheNation/Culture/CookBook/FriedHominy.aspx)
Post by: grantmeaname on July 02, 2014, 02:33:54 PM
Come on baby make it hurt so good.
Post by: Zaga on July 03, 2014, 05:53:31 AM
Post by: swick on July 03, 2014, 08:46:17 AM
Post by: DrJohn on July 06, 2014, 10:25:03 AM
http://myrecipebookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/jamies-30-minute-meals-jamie-oliver_27.html (http://myrecipebookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/jamies-30-minute-meals-jamie-oliver_27.html)
Used pepper flakes and wholewheat penne pasta, no capers. No purple sprouting broccoli. Just regular.
Quick and easy.
yum
Post by: alvey on July 06, 2014, 10:42:16 PM
Post by: Rural on July 07, 2014, 11:20:44 AM
Post by: 1967mama on July 07, 2014, 11:33:41 AM
Post by: ProfWinkie on July 11, 2014, 06:34:12 AM
Post by: Rural on July 12, 2014, 06:53:57 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on July 13, 2014, 03:57:22 PM
Post by: G-dog on July 13, 2014, 05:31:10 PM
Cabbage salad (cabbage, grilled corn, green pepper, black beans, cilantro, cherry tomaoes with a tomato vinaigrette)
Once baked-once grilled potato.
I love grilling in summer.
Post by: SingleMomDebt on July 13, 2014, 06:41:54 PM
Sweet corn with shallots & bacon
Brown rice
Sliced peaches
and an iced-cold Belgium White Shock Top. Mmmm.. Nummy.
Post by: Russ on July 13, 2014, 08:49:54 PM
http://www.theawl.com/2009/11/half-baked-fundamentalist-macaroni-and-cheese
Post by: Russ on July 13, 2014, 08:59:50 PM
I made dal tonight and actually really liked it. The secret to making lentils yummy is to add the appropriate amount of curry paste, and then to add the appropriate amount of curry paste, and then to add the appropriate amount of curry paste. Who knew?
don't feed me that
I really liked this
http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/02/red-lentil-recipe/
Post by: Russ on July 13, 2014, 09:07:59 PM
Post by: marblejane on July 16, 2014, 01:11:44 PM
OMG, so good.
Post by: grantmeaname on July 16, 2014, 02:01:02 PM
FYDK.
Cabernet sauvignon, clementine, cayenne pepper, and espresso truffles.
Tomorrow's gonna be a good day.
Post by: swick on July 16, 2014, 02:29:15 PM
For Dinner, I am taking the cooking method for these grilled lamb burger/pitas and using my own Lamachaun filling recipe. I'm super excited as I don't want to turn on the oven but have had a craving for a while.
http://www.thebittenword.com/thebittenword/2014/07/spiced-lamb-burgers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBittenWord+%28The+Bitten+Word%29 (http://www.thebittenword.com/thebittenword/2014/07/spiced-lamb-burgers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheBittenWord+%28The+Bitten+Word%29)
Those beef and pineapple enchiladas sound amazing!
Post by: Rural on July 16, 2014, 06:33:38 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on July 20, 2014, 10:27:51 PM
These photos are the result of also putting together a cheapo light box. I'm still getting the hang of it, and, sure, I could probably also use a new camera, but I think it's made a huge improvement in picture quality. Bonus pictures of some buns I did today and me eating a ham sandwich! Sorry about my sooty thumbnail, I was handling charcoal.
You have that great window. why are you not using that for lighting. For night time lightening, you might try adding another light on the other side, too. Depending how you want your shadows to play. But seriously, natural lighting is the best. Have you checked out Pinch of Yum's ebook (http://pinchofyum.com/tasty-food-photography)? Love it. Affordable. You will learn seriously a lot from it.
Tonight: I made Baja style Talapia tacos with a cilantro-jalapeño sauce and red onions, side of ranchero beans, and cilantro-lime rice. Yum. Cervesa a given. ;)
Post by: SingleMomDebt on July 20, 2014, 10:35:51 PM
You have that great window. why are you not using that for lighting.
Because I don't know anything. I actually opened up the window and put the box over there, but it didn't seem bright enough. Those pictures were with lights on both sides actually.
Yes, you do know... You are learning. With the natural lightening you will not need the box. I use a wood frame wrapped with white fabric to help me put aside some of the shadows, when needed. Best to you on improving your food photography skills. You'll get the hang of it. Nice thing is that with a digital camera you can delete the 100s of photos you will be taking to get the few that will be perfect.
Post by: Russ on July 21, 2014, 05:39:34 AM
Post by: Zaga on July 21, 2014, 06:45:33 AM
Post by: 1967mama on July 21, 2014, 03:31:21 PM
Post by: tanhanivar on July 21, 2014, 11:33:30 PM
I've just started using coconut oil at home (oil should not taste so good), and have read about making chocolate with it, so I might try that too.
Post by: happy on July 22, 2014, 06:45:32 AM
Post by: swick on July 26, 2014, 01:39:06 PM
Tonight is leftovers with some grilled lamb chops. I think we actually eat better when we eat from the freezer/pantry :)
Post by: 1967mama on July 27, 2014, 11:52:47 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on July 28, 2014, 01:11:33 AM
Quite a lot of it, actually.
Post by: Russ on August 07, 2014, 07:40:14 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on August 07, 2014, 08:22:10 PM
Post by: remaofaes on August 08, 2014, 11:13:38 AM
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/remaofaes/IMG_1013.jpg~original) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/remaofaes/media/IMG_1013.jpg.html)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/remaofaes/IMG_1184.jpg~original) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/remaofaes/media/IMG_1184.jpg.html)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/remaofaes/IMG_1207.jpg~original) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/remaofaes/media/IMG_1207.jpg.html)
Post by: Zaga on August 12, 2014, 04:39:03 PM
Post by: remaofaes on August 12, 2014, 11:37:14 PM
Post by: horsepoor on August 13, 2014, 09:37:49 PM
Tonight we had chicken sausage gumbo with tons of garden produce in it - tomatoes, okra, zucchini, eggplant, onion, garlic and green beans served over white rice with homemade hot sauce.
I was lucky enough to get some fresh Black Mission figs, so I just wrapped some in bacon and plan to have them for breakfast with some homegrown eggs. Can't wait!
Post by: Worsted Skeins on August 14, 2014, 04:12:51 AM
http://www.notquitenigella.com/2013/06/22/sichuan-eggplant/
Really yummy. This was served with baked homemade eggrolls that I made then froze last spring when my CSA box was overflowing with greens as well as a tomato/cuke salad with an Asian inspired homemade dressing.
And those pizzas do look amazing! I plan on making a deep dish pizza tonight.
Post by: remaofaes on August 15, 2014, 08:13:11 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3902/14928375621_9b329512c1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oKaPYz)zucchini fritters! (https://flic.kr/p/oKaPYz) by remaofaes (https://www.flickr.com/people/17704650@N05/), on Flickr
Post by: SingleMomDebt on August 15, 2014, 09:14:26 PM
Post by: horsepoor on August 15, 2014, 10:54:13 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on August 16, 2014, 02:39:34 PM
Tonight I'm celebrating my return to mi casa with sixteen pounds of pork ribs and an assortment of bourbons. Can't take pictures worth a damn, I'll try again when they're ready. Three racks in coffee rub, two in a mustard/brown sugar glaze, and one in chipotle peppers and adobo.
(http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=5306;image)
Post by: SingleMomDebt on August 16, 2014, 04:13:01 PM
Lunch: grilled pepper jack cheese, bacon, tomato on 7-grain bread. Served with an artichoke.
Post by: Astatine on August 16, 2014, 05:17:20 PM
Post by: 1967mama on August 16, 2014, 07:35:35 PM
We are having taco salads with a bed of lettuce then rice, homemade Refried beans, salsa, sour cream, homemade guacamole, and a sprinkling of broken taco chips. Can't wait to eat!
Post by: Astatine on August 16, 2014, 08:55:37 PM
@Astatine -- recipe please? :-)
Sure! I found this recipe somewhere online and then played with it until it became this:
1 cup dried fruit (sultanas, cranberries, apricots, whatever)
1 cup rolled oats (or other rolled grains)
1/2 cup All Bran (or other bran cereal or Rice Bubbles etc)
1/2 cup of chopped nuts or seeds
1/4 cup wholemeal flour
60g oil or butter
1/4 cup of honey or sugar (optional)
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. (Note: measurements are metric cups, so 250ml in a cup)
If using butter, melt it with the honey or sugar in the microwave and stir into dry ingredients. Then whisk the milk and egg together and stir through.
If using oil, just add the milk and egg and whisk all three ingredients together and mix in well with the dry ingredients. Press into square baking container. Bake 30 mins at around 180 degrees C, or until it starts going brown around the edges.
Cool then cut into rectangles. We cut it into 12 pieces, but whatever size takes your fancy.
Yummy variation:
Coconut and apricot - swap out the nuts for shredded coconut and only use dried apricot for the dried fruit.
It's easy to vary the flavour by changing the dried fruits and the nuts and seeds so it doesn't get boring having it week after week.
Post by: Daisy on August 16, 2014, 10:54:57 PM
Just baked up some sweet potatoes & these zucchini fritters
What a coincidence! I made some corn zucchini fritters today myself. I probably read a recipe at some point in the past, but now I just wing it.
Shredded zucchini (look up online the method to dry this out...put in a colander with salt and keep smushing it to get the liquid out while you let it sit for about an hour...then wring out the excess liquid)
Corn kernels cut off from freshly roasted corn
Leeks and garlic (already had the food processor dirtied up so mashed some in there)
Arrowroot powder (I like to use this as a binder/thickener in a lot of stuff - is it gluten free? Sounds healthier than flour)
Whipped eggs (as a binder as well)
Salt & pepper
Cumin (this is the most important ingredient!)
Mix it all up in a bowl and cook in olive oil. Very yummy!!!
I don't like to waste anything so I used that excess liquid wrung out of the zucchinis in a green smoothie.
It was actually quite a productive cooking day to use up some aging veggies. Also made a mushroom and green onion buckwheat dish (buckwheat was getting old so I stocked the freezer with it). Prepped up some ingredients to make beet burgers for the freezer tomorrow (first time ever trying this). I had a bunch of lonely beets in my refrigerator that were begging for attention. I love the internet as you can always find something creative to do with your veggies.
All of these veggies came from my CSA and I needed to use up the batch of veggies.
Post by: Elderwood17 on August 20, 2014, 05:29:13 PM
I love this time of year!
Post by: Squirrel away on August 29, 2014, 02:52:10 AM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on August 29, 2014, 04:53:05 AM
I had leftover corn on the cob which I made into corn pakoras using this recipe, http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/corn-pakora-corn-fritters/
In addition to using my leftover corn, I also found a use for that chick pea flour (also called besan or gram) that has been hanging around in the cupboard.
Post by: 1967mama on August 29, 2014, 02:26:22 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on August 29, 2014, 03:16:45 PM
A glass of my husband's homebrewed rye pale ale. Lovely!
Post by: 4alpacas on August 29, 2014, 03:54:30 PM
Or how about: What are you DRINKING right now?Tap water from my Nalgene...with a straw!
Post by: Squirrel away on August 30, 2014, 03:18:09 AM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on August 30, 2014, 09:30:55 AM
Post by: 1967mama on August 31, 2014, 05:01:05 PM
Post by: Russ on August 31, 2014, 05:24:43 PM
Post by: swick on August 31, 2014, 06:49:43 PM
not eating, but seasoning some new pans and reseasoning the old. My apartment smells like flax :-/
You season with Flax oil?
Interesting timing. I made a couple of delish deep dish pizzas for dinner in my cast iron and noticed it was time to reseason.
Post by: Russ on August 31, 2014, 07:27:54 PM
not eating, but seasoning some new pans and reseasoning the old. My apartment smells like flax :-/
You season with Flax oil?
Interesting timing. I made a couple of delish deep dish pizzas for dinner in my cast iron and noticed it was time to reseason.
Yes, it's the only food-safe drying (i.e. self-polymerizing) oil. Chemistry says it sets up harder and slicker than anything else.
Not that other fats won't work, of course
Post by: arebelspy on August 31, 2014, 09:06:29 PM
not eating, but seasoning some new pans and reseasoning the old. My apartment smells like flax :-/
You season with Flax oil?
http://lifehacker.com/5880406/season-cast-iron-cookware-with-flax-seed-oil-for-a-long-lasting-gorgeous-coat
Post by: swick on September 01, 2014, 07:26:14 AM
not eating, but seasoning some new pans and reseasoning the old. My apartment smells like flax :-/
You season with Flax oil?
Interesting timing. I made a couple of delish deep dish pizzas for dinner in my cast iron and noticed it was time to reseason.
Yes, it's the only food-safe drying (i.e. self-polymerizing) oil. Chemistry says it sets up harder and slicker than anything else.
Not that other fats won't work, of course
I haven't *somehow* come across this before. Thanks Russ and Arebelspy!
Post by: Squirrel away on September 01, 2014, 07:37:12 AM
Post by: Astatine on September 02, 2014, 03:24:53 AM
The spag bol sauce has (as well as the additions from the freezer) olive oil, onion, garlic, red capsicum, zuchini, grated carrot, tin of tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh herbs from our garden, vegie stock cube, paprika. Oh, and the sauteed onion and vegies were deglazed with a splash of el cheapo dry sherry.
Post by: Squirrel away on September 02, 2014, 04:30:52 AM
Post by: 1967mama on September 02, 2014, 06:02:17 PM
Dal Nirvana
Homemade Naan Bread
Rice in the rice cooker (wish I had some jasmine!)
Post by: Rural on September 02, 2014, 06:44:17 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on September 04, 2014, 01:54:00 PM
Post by: Astatine on September 04, 2014, 09:37:11 PM
Post by: horsepoor on September 04, 2014, 10:28:57 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on September 05, 2014, 02:37:26 AM
Post by: Astatine on September 05, 2014, 03:46:45 AM
I've got a leg of corned lamb in the slow cooker cooking in a broth of water, vinegar, some herbs, onion with cloves, some old carrots etc. The lamb isn't very mustachian ($20 for 1.5kg, but should make 10 meals I guess?). But, I keep having the broth as a snack. ie ladle some out into a bowl. It's surprisingly tasty despite the vinegar.
Revelation: corned leg of lamb is soooo much nicer than corned beef. Maybe the last time I cooked corned beef (oh lol, look at me pretending that I've cooked corned beef more than once in my life) I had too much vinegar in the cooking broth? I dunno. Anyway. Corned leg of lamb FTW! Thank you to the older generation who asked our local butcher to prepare some. (apparently corned lamb used to be a thing years ago but fell out of fashion or something. I couldn't hear the butcher explain it to me over the background noise.)
Post by: horsepoor on September 05, 2014, 08:52:13 AM
Post by: Zaga on September 05, 2014, 10:32:32 AM
I also strip off the outer tough parts (and bone if there is one) and save that in the freezer to make broth at a later date. I actually often have 3-4 bags in the freezer for broth - one for lamb, one for beef bones, one for chicken bones, and 1-2 for veggie scraps. I find boiling the bones/meat scraps for several hours in the crockpot, then taking out the meat parts and putting in the veggies for the last hour gives a nice flavorful result with minimal fuss. Hardest part is straining it all at the end.
DH has been having heartburn something fierce, so I've been trying to make tasty but mild meals. Yesterday was pretty good. I spread mayo on the bottom of a pyrex pan, laid down chicken breasts, spread more mayo over that, sprinkled crushed saltines and various spices (onion, garlic, pepper, paprika, cayenne), and baked. Then made rice in a homemade chicken/veggie stock. Veggies were green and orange peppers, zucchini, and yellow tomatoes all fried together in a bit of olive oil. Then the veggies were mixed with the rice. I think that the tomatoes really added a nice touch to the veggies.
Post by: jopiquant on September 05, 2014, 03:31:52 PM
Post by: 1967mama on September 05, 2014, 04:23:51 PM
Post by: Daisy on September 05, 2014, 09:18:15 PM
I had bought a bottle of tahini once and there was a recipe for a tahini dressing on it. It was so easy and it really dresses up a salad or a veggie dish.
Combine equal parts tahini and water and whisk together to liquify. Add some fresh lemon and either fresh garlic or garlic powder. Add salt and pepper. Whisk together.
O-M-G your salad will be a feast when dressed with this dressing!
I also layered this sauce over a roasted red pepper stuffed with my buckwheat mixture from above and it really jazzed up the dish, which would have been awesome even on its own.
You're welcome.
My sister (a former chef) tried my concoction and was raving about it. She's usually a harsh critic in the kitchen.
Post by: Russ on September 08, 2014, 09:22:39 PM
Post by: 4alpacas on September 09, 2014, 01:11:38 PM
Not eating this now, but reading through the thread and wanted to throw this out there.
I had bought a bottle of tahini once and there was a recipe for a tahini dressing on it. It was so easy and it really dresses up a salad or a veggie dish.
Combine equal parts tahini and water and whisk together to liquify. Add some fresh lemon and either fresh garlic or garlic powder. Add salt and pepper. Whisk together.
O-M-G your salad will be a feast when dressed with this dressing!
I also layered this sauce over a roasted red pepper stuffed with my buckwheat mixture from above and it really jazzed up the dish, which would have been awesome even on its own.
You're welcome.
My sister (a former chef) tried my concoction and was raving about it. She's usually a harsh critic in the kitchen.
Thanks for the tip! I have a huge container of tahini that I haven't used. I can't remember why I bought it!
I'm drinking Earl Grey tea brewed from gifted tea bags and tap water.
Post by: dorothyc on September 09, 2014, 01:42:11 PM
Post by: arebelspy on September 09, 2014, 01:51:00 PM
Post by: 1967mama on September 09, 2014, 04:46:16 PM
Post by: Daisy on September 09, 2014, 07:27:33 PM
Cool Ranch Doritos.
Recipe?
Post by: zinethstache on September 09, 2014, 07:38:54 PM
Post by: 4alpacas on September 09, 2014, 07:58:10 PM
I cooked 1 cup of rice in the rice cooker while sauteing a few onions and garlic in canola oil. I tossed the rice with the oil, onions, garlic, soy sauce, a few spices and peas (from the freezer). I also added 3 eggs. It was filling, cheap, and delicious!
Post by: arebelspy on September 09, 2014, 08:24:30 PM
Cool Ranch Doritos.
Recipe?
lol. "Open bag."
Post by: grantmeaname on September 10, 2014, 03:15:18 PM
Post by: Happy Little Chipmunk on September 10, 2014, 03:37:24 PM
We're making a big pot of rice on Sunday and eating it through the week. The newly-minted high schooler is all about making her own lunch and some version of rice and beans is what she craves. Pretty funny. Before this year she never once made her own lunch. Side benefit is there's always rice in the fridge for me!
Post by: 1967mama on September 11, 2014, 05:27:59 PM
Post by: mostlyeels on September 11, 2014, 08:19:14 PM
Lunch is followed by an apple and then probably chocolate!
Post by: windypig on September 11, 2014, 08:27:56 PM
Lunch was shrimp tacos from the cafeteria at work (free)
Dinner was Chicken stock simmered with Szechuan chilis added some squid from the local monger and some chard and cilantro from the garden.
Desert was an apple with peanut butter.
Post by: Squirrel away on September 12, 2014, 04:46:35 AM
Post by: 2ndTimer on September 16, 2014, 09:19:32 AM
Post by: horsepoor on September 17, 2014, 09:47:00 PM
Post by: Russ on September 17, 2014, 10:04:56 PM
vegetarian friends expanding my food horizons, that tempeh's alright stuff
Post by: Astatine on September 19, 2014, 02:52:39 AM
Omelette with sundried tomatoes (fried in the oil from the jar of the sundried tomatoes)
Steamed cauliflower (a shit ton of it)
Steamed kale (an experiment)
with el cheapo sparkling wine from Aldi. Followed by vegan sorbet (leftover from brunch on Sunday) to clear out some space in the freezer. I'm making osso bucco/vegie stew in the slow cooker on Sunday and expect to freeze 8 servings for lunches at work. We have a small freezer so planning (not my strength or hubby's) is regularly required.
Post by: Zaga on September 19, 2014, 11:42:33 AM
Bonus, there was a lunch worth of meat left on the bones!
Post by: Squirrel away on September 20, 2014, 05:03:35 AM
Post by: 1967mama on September 20, 2014, 03:15:02 PM
Post by: Hadilly on September 20, 2014, 04:03:40 PM
Post by: C. K. on September 22, 2014, 06:03:36 AM
And water, which was Abraham Lincoln's favorite beverage, according to Mr. Breakfast: U.S. Presidents Eating Breakfast (http://www.mrbreakfast.com/breakfast/?p=2678)
Post by: swick on September 22, 2014, 12:05:47 PM
Oatmeal with apples, raisins and cinnamon.
And water, which was Abraham Lincoln's favorite beverage, according to Mr. Breakfast: U.S. Presidents Eating Breakfast (http://www.mrbreakfast.com/breakfast/?p=2678)
Somehow I totally have missed the awesomeness that is Mr. Breakfast....given all I have to report on this thread right now is a cup of coffee, I should do some more investigating ;)
Post by: C. K. on September 22, 2014, 02:04:38 PM
Oatmeal with apples, raisins and cinnamon.
And water, which was Abraham Lincoln's favorite beverage, according to Mr. Breakfast: U.S. Presidents Eating Breakfast (http://www.mrbreakfast.com/breakfast/?p=2678)
Somehow I totally have missed the awesomeness that is Mr. Breakfast....given all I have to report on this thread right now is a cup of coffee, I should do some more investigating ;)
Ha! Indeed.
Someone should recreate Presidential breakfasts as still life. Dan Bannino (http://www.danbannino.com/portfolio/still-diet/)has done something similar with celebrity diets.
Here's the HuffPo article: Artist Creates Celebrity Diets as Still Diets. (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/06/10/dan-bannino-still-diets_n_5475069.html)
The Beyonce Master Cleanse
(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/353089/slide_353089_3834460_free.jpg)
Kate Moss Hollywood Diet
(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/353089/slide_353089_3834464_free.jpg)
Simon Cowell Life Enhancing Diet
(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/353089/slide_353089_3834468_free.jpg)
Post by: Squirrel away on September 28, 2014, 07:01:10 AM
Post by: justajane on September 28, 2014, 07:11:56 AM
Post by: 1967mama on September 28, 2014, 01:48:35 PM
melba rounds
pesto gouda
italian salami
pretzel sticks
cookie butter
This was a great "fancy" alternative to eating out with our family today after church!
Post by: Squirrel away on September 28, 2014, 11:19:01 PM
Post by: C. K. on September 30, 2014, 12:14:25 PM
Post by: GardenFun on September 30, 2014, 03:56:48 PM
What makes it even better:
- Tomatoes and onions were from the garden
- Garbanzo beans and carrots were from my school kitchen PT job (get a free lunch each day)
- Beef was from the 1/4 cow we get once/year
- Bulgur wheat is cheap
Making 10 servings for roughly $5 (including meat cost). We'll eat some and freeze the rest.
Post by: hdatontodo on September 30, 2014, 05:44:41 PM
Me and kid: Share Large Shrimp lo mein. (have leftovers)
Carry out total $19.80 (no drinks or 20% tip)
Paid for by working 1/2 OT on the computer at home instead of grocery shopping and cooking.
Post by: 1967mama on September 30, 2014, 05:58:51 PM
The Enchildas that were posted today, along with the homemade enchilada sauce. Oh my goodness, these are going to be delicious!
Loved everything that I've made from Budget Bytes so far!
Post by: southern granny on September 30, 2014, 07:01:22 PM
Post by: Astatine on October 01, 2014, 04:55:11 AM
Post by: 1967mama on October 01, 2014, 10:47:44 AM
Of vanilla stevia. Such a great replacement for brown sugar! Lots of flavoured stevia at Amazon. We use the rootbeer stevia with club soda. So good and it IS a reasonable facsimile:-)
Post by: Zaga on October 02, 2014, 09:06:37 AM
Served with rice cooked in the homemade broth I made a few weeks ago from scraps and froze, and steamed broccoli.
Today or tomorrow I'll shred up the roast and stir fry it with red peppers and yellow squash and serve it in wraps.
Then if there's still some left (there should be) it will be for sandwiches or whatever. It was a huge roast!
Post by: 1967mama on October 02, 2014, 08:31:40 PM
http://www.tammysrecipes.com/freezer_friendly_bean_and_rice_burritos
Definitely a family favourite!
Post by: Primm on October 03, 2014, 03:15:35 AM
Post by: C. K. on October 03, 2014, 07:17:59 AM
Citrus Cough Drops
Post by: Squirrel away on October 03, 2014, 07:21:08 AM
Post by: 1967mama on October 03, 2014, 09:06:44 PM
Post by: C. K. on October 05, 2014, 06:53:52 PM
Post by: Rural on October 05, 2014, 07:08:25 PM
It's delicious, by the way.
Post by: Russ on October 05, 2014, 07:25:53 PM
Post by: 1967mama on October 05, 2014, 08:01:39 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on October 05, 2014, 09:59:13 PM
Amaaaazing.
Post by: senecando on October 06, 2014, 11:35:40 AM
Post by: 4alpacas on October 06, 2014, 01:08:11 PM
Homemade red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
Amaaaazing.
So jealous.
I ate a variation on the Budget Byte's chicken taco bowl recipe. No corn, so I used 3 cans of diced tomatoes. I also had some chocolate pudding (made from an instant chocolate pudding mix we had in the pantry).
Post by: grantmeaname on October 13, 2014, 07:42:12 PM
(http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=6144;image)
Dinner: Jagerschnitzel with America's Home Test Kitchen glazed carrots and Ree Drummond's creamed spinach (http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/04/creamed-spinach-to-die-for/). My phone's incapable of even approximate white balance when it comes to photographing food.
(http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=6146;image)
Post by: arebelspy on October 13, 2014, 08:05:18 PM
My phone's incapable of even approximate white balance when it comes to photographing food.
Heh. I'm assuming those plates in the two pictures are the same color IRL?
Also, you need to come back to Murrica or stop being so busy over there so you can spend more time posting. Thanks.
Post by: HappierAtHome on October 13, 2014, 08:22:31 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on October 13, 2014, 09:27:04 PM
Heh. I'm assuming those plates in the two pictures are the same color IRL?Same table too, though you'd never guess it from the color.
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Also, you need to come back to Murrica or stop being so busy over there so you can spend more time posting. Thanks.I'm here. I've just mostly been lurking lately.
Post by: C. K. on October 16, 2014, 05:54:53 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on October 17, 2014, 03:57:21 PM
Post by: Ottawa on October 17, 2014, 05:42:44 PM
Accompanying this are hand cut sweet potato fries seasoned with cayenne/paprika/salt/pepper/garlic salt/olive oil and oven baked. Dipped in a ketchup/sriracha sauce.
Additionally accompanied by an arugula salad with pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and a raspberry/pomegranate vinaigrette.
Oh, and a homebrewed pale ale or three (serial rather than parallel).... :-)
Post by: horsepoor on October 17, 2014, 07:40:17 PM
Post by: 1967mama on October 18, 2014, 12:16:24 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on October 18, 2014, 03:47:28 PM
Post by: C. K. on October 31, 2014, 02:19:51 PM
Post by: dorothyc on November 21, 2014, 01:08:44 PM
Post by: 1967mama on November 21, 2014, 01:22:34 PM
Post by: marty998 on November 21, 2014, 03:02:06 PM
Post by: horsepoor on November 22, 2014, 05:54:28 PM
Post by: Daisy on November 23, 2014, 07:22:06 PM
I think I read on some other thread something about eggplants and meatballs so I looked up some recipes and adapted them to what I had on hand.
For spices, used some frozen pesto (made with cilantro, parsley, almonds, garlic) I had in the freezer to prevent the cilantro and parsley from going bad a few weeks ago.
No breadcrumbs so used a flax seed/water mixture as a binder. I had eggs on hand, but just went with the flax. Plus, some recipes said nuts were binders too and the pesto had almonds.
The "meat"balls didn't hold up that well, but still served their purpose. Maybe an egg or two would have improved them. Live and learn.
I used some marinara sauce I had in the freezer leftover from an event I planned in which they gave me all of the extras. I froze the marinara sauce they gave me.
Boiled some pasta and had pasta and "meat"balls. Vegatarian and delicious.
Post by: scottish on November 23, 2014, 08:07:49 PM
Post by: Adventine on November 23, 2014, 09:17:33 PM
Saw this thread right now whilst I was chewing my fingernails!Mmmmmm!
Post by: grantmeaname on December 28, 2014, 06:30:16 AM
Post by: getgoing on December 28, 2014, 04:21:19 PM
Post by: tmac on December 28, 2014, 05:17:10 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on December 28, 2014, 05:52:19 PM
Post by: 1967mama on December 28, 2014, 06:21:01 PM
We are having a turkey curry, jasmine rice and naan. Smells good in here!
Post by: Zaga on December 29, 2014, 07:27:51 AM
Post by: 4alpacas on December 29, 2014, 11:40:19 AM
Fresh homemade cinnamon rolls! Christmas tradition to have them on Christmas morning, then I froze another plate of them which I baked up yesterday.Sounds amazing!
I'm just eating cashews. I came to the thread hoping someone would be eating something truly amazing...and I found it. My grandmother used to make cinnamon rolls for us on Christmas. They were amazing!!!
Post by: 1967mama on December 29, 2014, 11:53:28 AM
Post by: HappierAtHome on December 29, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Fresh homemade cinnamon rolls! Christmas tradition to have them on Christmas morning, then I froze another plate of them which I baked up yesterday.
I'm eating homemade cinnamon rolls too, with a coffee, for breakfast :-) made them yesterday for a friend who loves them and was visiting with us.
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on December 29, 2014, 07:24:07 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on December 30, 2014, 03:21:43 AM
Post by: Daisy on December 30, 2014, 09:29:02 AM
Delicata squash stuffed with forbidden rice, italian sausage, and feta. :)
Just calling it "forbidden" rice makes it sound exciting. I've heard of this before, but I need to look into it because I've never had it.
Squash is one of the finer pleasures in life. Almost anything you make with it is delicious!
Post by: 1967mama on December 30, 2014, 08:42:40 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on December 30, 2014, 08:52:33 PM
Post by: Adventine on January 02, 2015, 12:55:22 AM
Post by: Zaga on January 02, 2015, 09:24:06 AM
http://simplegreensmoothies.com/natural-healing/lemon-ginger-and-honey-all-natural-coldflu-remedy
It's amazingly delicious, and I've been drinking it for the past several days. I add a tea bag in the morning, it's lovely either with or without the teabag added.
I don't have a cold or anything, it's just tasty.
Post by: GuitarStv on January 02, 2015, 10:27:32 AM
Post by: AvisJinx on January 02, 2015, 10:48:37 AM
I just polished off a mini Reese's Peanut Butter cup. Wish I had remembered to bring in the roasted red pepper hummus I made yesterday with some veggies and chips.
Post by: tmac on January 02, 2015, 11:02:22 AM
Post by: MrsPotato on January 02, 2015, 11:09:06 AM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 11, 2015, 10:45:36 AM
Post by: horsepoor on January 11, 2015, 10:52:12 AM
Post by: Astatine on January 11, 2015, 02:03:19 PM
Post by: Zaga on January 11, 2015, 02:08:47 PM
Sliced the chicken thin. Mixed flour, salt, and spices in a gallon ziploc, and coated the chicken pieces by shaking. Dipped each piece in scrambled egg in a bowl. 2 at a time shook pieces in another ziploc containing crushed saltines. Then pan fried several minutes on each side at medium heat.
Post by: I'm a red panda on January 12, 2015, 07:26:40 AM
Post by: Fodder on January 12, 2015, 08:40:22 AM
Lunch is a slow-cooker curry of meatballs in a coconut-tomato tikka masala sauce (made last week)
Dinner will be honey-soy chicken quarters (awesome sale this week on the chicken) with jasmine rice and steamed green beans.
Snacks today: almond-joy energy balls (made with cocoa, almonds, dates and coconut), raw green beans and strawberries (also a nice sale this week).
Post by: Bardo on January 12, 2015, 09:02:19 AM
Breakfast was sauerkraut on toast.
Post by: boy_bye on January 12, 2015, 09:46:52 AM
Post by: grantmeaname on January 12, 2015, 01:54:40 PM
Post by: Zaga on January 12, 2015, 03:12:17 PM
Up til now I've been buying pre-made crust, but the local place that makes the most wonderful crust ever burned down a few months ago :-(
So now I'm incentivized to make my own crust! :-) Should have done this a long time ago, I make all my bread so it's not like making dough is a skill I lack or anything.
Post by: 1967mama on January 12, 2015, 03:44:54 PM
Post by: Zaga on January 12, 2015, 04:25:39 PM
@Zaga, adding basil and minced garlic to the crust puts it over the top! Also, I par-bake my homemade crusts at 350 till just cooked, add the toppings, then crank the oven to 475 for the rest of the cooking :-)Thanks! I'll try it with the spices next time, sounds great!
I do the par-baking thing already. In fact, I par-baked earlier today, then froze the crusts. This way I can bake right on the oven rack and the bottom of the crusts will be a bit crispy just the way we like them.
The only thing I need to do next time is to use a rolling pin instead of just my hands to roll them out, they were a bit on the lumpy side.
Post by: 4alpacas on January 12, 2015, 04:35:38 PM
1 ripe banana
5 tsp of cocoa powder
1/2 c milk
4 tsp of peanut butter
2 handfuls of ice
Blend well!
Post by: ysette9 on January 12, 2015, 07:42:54 PM
Post by: Worsted Skeins on January 13, 2015, 08:16:01 AM
Post by: swick on January 13, 2015, 03:26:07 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on January 13, 2015, 06:14:57 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 13, 2015, 08:25:26 PM
Post by: 1967mama on January 14, 2015, 01:42:29 AM
Post by: Fodder on January 14, 2015, 09:53:08 AM
Lunch is leftovers - honey-soy chicken quarter with jasmine rice and steamed green beans.
Dinner is a crockpot coffee-rubbed pork roast (awesome sale this week) with a wild rice, quinoa and edamame salad. The leftover pork will be used in tacos tomorrow.
Snacks today - 16g of almonds, an apple, and raw green beans (beans were on sale).
Post by: 1967mama on January 14, 2015, 12:19:41 PM
Had that topped with greek yogurt for breakfast. Will keep me full for hours!
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 14, 2015, 08:12:29 PM
Post by: 4alpacas on January 14, 2015, 08:43:52 PM
Thai red curry chicken, roasted cinnamon - cumin sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach - bacon with apple cider vinegar. (Paleo)Sounds good! I made a red curry this weekend, but it's all vegetables. I don't know if mine is paleo though.
Post by: norabird on January 15, 2015, 03:40:34 PM
Post by: Fodder on January 16, 2015, 08:13:11 AM
I have leftovers for lunch today. :D
I also made a soup yesterday - 1/2 sweet onion sauteed in some butter, a small butternut squash, medium celeriac and a small apple with a sprinkle of herbes de provence and some chicken stock, simmered and then pureed. It is AMAZING. The kids will have that for dinner tonight with foccacia (homemade - Five Minute Foccacia) and leftover quinoa and wild rice salad from a couple of days ago.
I also made the Best Cocoa Brownies from Epicurious, which the kids can have as a nice treat after dinner tonight.
Post by: Daisy on January 18, 2015, 01:22:53 PM
Last night I took leftover coffee-rubbed slow-cooker pork loin and put it in homemade corn tortillas, topped with some avocado, cheddar, salsa, sour cream, raw sweet onion and cilantro.
I have leftovers for lunch today. :D
I also made a soup yesterday - 1/2 sweet onion sauteed in some butter, a small butternut squash, medium celeriac and a small apple with a sprinkle of herbes de provence and some chicken stock, simmered and then pureed. It is AMAZING. The kids will have that for dinner tonight with foccacia (homemade - Five Minute Foccacia) and leftover quinoa and wild rice salad from a couple of days ago.
I also made the Best Cocoa Brownies from Epicurious, which the kids can have as a nice treat after dinner tonight.
Mmm...coffee rub. The best steak I ever had was a coffee-rubbed filet mignon at a restaurant. I tried to reproduce it at home with just coffee grounds but the grounds burned and also I read later I should have added other spices.
What's your coffee rub?
I did make a Guinness braised pork shoulder the other day for a beer themed party and it was delicious! I've also have some coffee stout purchased for the party left in my fridge so I'm sure that will make it's way into future dishes.
Post by: Zaga on January 18, 2015, 03:00:10 PM
Post by: Fodder on January 19, 2015, 08:31:32 AM
Last night I took leftover coffee-rubbed slow-cooker pork loin and put it in homemade corn tortillas, topped with some avocado, cheddar, salsa, sour cream, raw sweet onion and cilantro.
I have leftovers for lunch today. :D
I also made a soup yesterday - 1/2 sweet onion sauteed in some butter, a small butternut squash, medium celeriac and a small apple with a sprinkle of herbes de provence and some chicken stock, simmered and then pureed. It is AMAZING. The kids will have that for dinner tonight with foccacia (homemade - Five Minute Foccacia) and leftover quinoa and wild rice salad from a couple of days ago.
I also made the Best Cocoa Brownies from Epicurious, which the kids can have as a nice treat after dinner tonight.
Mmm...coffee rub. The best steak I ever had was a coffee-rubbed filet mignon at a restaurant. I tried to reproduce it at home with just coffee grounds but the grounds burned and also I read later I should have added other spices.
What's your coffee rub?
I did make a Guinness braised pork shoulder the other day for a beer themed party and it was delicious! I've also have some coffee stout purchased for the party left in my fridge so I'm sure that will make it's way into future dishes.
I used this recipe! http://www.budgetbytes.com/2011/10/coffee-rubbed-pork-roast/ I found it a bit coffee-forward and could probably halve the amount of coffee next time, but flavours were great and everyone loved it.
Last night I roasted a turkey and we had a basic turkey dinner - smashed potatoes, frozen peas, roasted mushrooms and gravy. Some of the leftover turkey will be transformed into paninis tonight.
And for lunch I have a celeriac-butternut-apple soup with avocado toast.
Started the day with a banana crumble muffin (recipe from Minimalist Baker). The recipe was great because I was out of eggs and it used flax eggs.
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on January 19, 2015, 04:21:15 PM
Post by: Adventine on January 19, 2015, 07:31:57 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on January 19, 2015, 08:33:28 PM
Post by: horsepoor on January 19, 2015, 08:50:47 PM
Doing Whole30 but wanted something dessert-like, so whirled up a frozen banana, some pineapple chunks, vanilla and coconut milk in the blender to make sort of a tropical sorbet, and topped it with macadamia nuts and a little maple syrup (small cheat).
Post by: grantmeaname on January 19, 2015, 10:24:04 PM
Post by: 1967mama on January 19, 2015, 11:59:56 PM
Post by: GardenFun on January 20, 2015, 07:54:34 AM
Roast eggplant, zucchini and carrot, with tofu baked in the oven with garam masala sprinkled on it. Tofu tastes really good if you bake it so it goes all crispy at the edges, and use some seasoning including plenty of salt.
This sounds really interesting. How long do you bake it and at what temp?
Post by: Fodder on January 20, 2015, 09:38:50 AM
Lunch is a sandwich with leftover turkey (roasted on Sunday), cheddar, vegetables and dijon mustard.
Dinner is turkey fried rice.
Snacks today - strawberries, chopped peppers and cucumbers, mini babybel cheese and an instant miso soup.
Post by: HappierAtHome on January 20, 2015, 03:43:06 PM
Roast eggplant, zucchini and carrot, with tofu baked in the oven with garam masala sprinkled on it. Tofu tastes really good if you bake it so it goes all crispy at the edges, and use some seasoning including plenty of salt.
This sounds really interesting. How long do you bake it and at what temp?
About half an hour at 180 Celsius. Depending on how small you slice it.
Post by: 1967mama on January 20, 2015, 11:11:06 PM
Post by: Astatine on January 21, 2015, 04:03:17 AM
Roast eggplant, zucchini and carrot, with tofu baked in the oven with garam masala sprinkled on it. Tofu tastes really good if you bake it so it goes all crispy at the edges, and use some seasoning including plenty of salt.
This sounds really interesting. How long do you bake it and at what temp?
About half an hour at 180 Celsius. Depending on how small you slice it.
Oooh. That had never occurred to me. If we both like roast tofu, I forsee that being a frequent replacement for haloumi in our quick and tasty roast haloumi, eggplant and red capsicum meal (we have that for dinner at least once a fortnight if not weekly).
Post by: HappierAtHome on January 26, 2015, 06:47:19 PM
Post by: 1967mama on January 26, 2015, 11:29:14 PM
Post by: Zaga on January 27, 2015, 07:47:33 AM
Post by: Adventine on January 27, 2015, 08:53:23 AM
Someone gave me a small can of pate. Anyone have any good ideas? I've never even tasted pate and have no idea what to use it for!
Pate as in liver spread? Great on crusty toasted bread, with cream cheese and sliced black olives.
Post by: Zaga on January 27, 2015, 02:31:01 PM
Is that what it is? Huh, didn't know.Someone gave me a small can of pate. Anyone have any good ideas? I've never even tasted pate and have no idea what to use it for!
Pate as in liver spread? Great on crusty toasted bread, with cream cheese and sliced black olives.
Do you think it would be good without the cream cheese? I'm allergic to all dairy.
Post by: Adventine on January 27, 2015, 09:43:34 PM
If it's a mushy beige spread, yup, it is. Yeah, doesn't necessarily need cream cheese.Is that what it is? Huh, didn't know.Someone gave me a small can of pate. Anyone have any good ideas? I've never even tasted pate and have no idea what to use it for!
Pate as in liver spread? Great on crusty toasted bread, with cream cheese and sliced black olives.
Do you think it would be good without the cream cheese? I'm allergic to all dairy.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 28, 2015, 10:03:13 AM
Post by: Daisy on January 28, 2015, 07:21:59 PM
Post by: I'm a red panda on January 29, 2015, 06:53:38 AM
Post by: Adventine on January 29, 2015, 07:28:26 AM
Slimp flied lice!
Grant, for a second I thought you were talking about actual bugs. My Chinese blood has failed me.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 29, 2015, 07:50:08 AM
Grant, for a second I thought you were talking about actual bugs. My Chinese blood has failed me.Hah, I don't know why I started saying that or where it came from - maybe South Park or something similar.
I'm back in my once-a-year oatmeal eating phase. It's not too boring with brown sugar, pecans, and coconut. Give it a week and I'll be sick of it.
By the way, Alton Brown's granola (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe.html) is the tops.
Post by: Robert85 on January 29, 2015, 08:01:35 AM
Post by: boy_bye on January 29, 2015, 08:28:09 AM
Post by: Adventine on January 29, 2015, 12:15:09 PM
I'll have to try those recipes! I've been trying to eat oatmeal/granola more often, but for some reason I get really, really hangry when I do. It's like my brain refuses to accept that the stuff is supposed to be a meal.Grant, for a second I thought you were talking about actual bugs. My Chinese blood has failed me.Hah, I don't know why I started saying that or where it came from - maybe South Park or something similar.
I'm back in my once-a-year oatmeal eating phase. It's not too boring with brown sugar, pecans, and coconut. Give it a week and I'll be sick of it.
By the way, Alton Brown's granola (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe.html) is the tops.
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on January 29, 2015, 12:45:24 PM
Post by: Zaga on January 29, 2015, 02:02:04 PM
And now I'm sad. I spent some time with google translate on the ingredients on the can, and it contains milk! Boo!If it's a mushy beige spread, yup, it is. Yeah, doesn't necessarily need cream cheese.Is that what it is? Huh, didn't know.Someone gave me a small can of pate. Anyone have any good ideas? I've never even tasted pate and have no idea what to use it for!
Pate as in liver spread? Great on crusty toasted bread, with cream cheese and sliced black olives.
Do you think it would be good without the cream cheese? I'm allergic to all dairy.
Well I'll serve it like you suggested on crackers with olives and cream cheese to my guests next month on game night.
Post by: 4alpacas on January 29, 2015, 02:20:06 PM
Post by: Adventine on January 29, 2015, 10:23:47 PM
Awww!And now I'm sad. I spent some time with google translate on the ingredients on the can, and it contains milk! Boo!If it's a mushy beige spread, yup, it is. Yeah, doesn't necessarily need cream cheese.Is that what it is? Huh, didn't know.Someone gave me a small can of pate. Anyone have any good ideas? I've never even tasted pate and have no idea what to use it for!
Pate as in liver spread? Great on crusty toasted bread, with cream cheese and sliced black olives.
Do you think it would be good without the cream cheese? I'm allergic to all dairy.
Well I'll serve it like you suggested on crackers with olives and cream cheese to my guests next month on game night.
Post by: Adventine on January 29, 2015, 10:24:02 PM
Awww!And now I'm sad. I spent some time with google translate on the ingredients on the can, and it contains milk! Boo!If it's a mushy beige spread, yup, it is. Yeah, doesn't necessarily need cream cheese.Is that what it is? Huh, didn't know.Someone gave me a small can of pate. Anyone have any good ideas? I've never even tasted pate and have no idea what to use it for!
Pate as in liver spread? Great on crusty toasted bread, with cream cheese and sliced black olives.
Do you think it would be good without the cream cheese? I'm allergic to all dairy.
Well I'll serve it like you suggested on crackers with olives and cream cheese to my guests next month on game night.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 02, 2015, 07:50:55 PM
We're having falafel tonight. GF Pita, Alton Brown's mind-blowing hummus (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/hummus-for-real-recipe.html), and falafel (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/falafel-recipe.html). Excited to see how it all turns out!(http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/what-are-you-eating-right-now/?action=dlattach;attach=7907;image)
Everything turned out phenomenally except the pita was really thick. I'll definitely be making this again. For fixings I've got yogurt, hummus, tomatoes, onions, feta, chili sauce and pickles.
Post by: Zaga on February 03, 2015, 06:27:11 AM
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Post by: Adventine on February 13, 2015, 07:14:21 AM
Not eating but prepping....butternut squash chunks, shallots, ginger roasting in the oven to be made into soup for dinner tonight. But get this--those chunks are roasting in goose fat! Last Sunday we cooked a goose on the rotisserie unit of our outdoor grill, rendering several cups of fat in the process to be used for purposes like the one described above.
GOOSE FAT
Post by: Bracken_Joy on February 13, 2015, 08:15:09 AM
I'm starting my day with my usual- sausage and a fried egg.
Post by: GuitarStv on February 13, 2015, 10:20:00 AM
Grant, for a second I thought you were talking about actual bugs. My Chinese blood has failed me.Hah, I don't know why I started saying that or where it came from - maybe South Park or something similar.
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Post by: Worsted Skeins on February 13, 2015, 01:19:20 PM
The goose fat sounds amazing. Fries in duck fat are the best thing I've ever made, so I can imagine goose is great. Domestic or wild? Very different tastes.
I'm starting my day with my usual- sausage and a fried egg.
Domestic goose. In Mustachian fashion, I bought a frozen goose for half price after the Christmas holidays.
I have a feeling that we may have a new post-holiday tradition.
Post by: grantmeaname on February 15, 2015, 09:59:46 PM
Great film, or greatest film?Grant, for a second I thought you were talking about actual bugs. My Chinese blood has failed me.Hah, I don't know why I started saying that or where it came from - maybe South Park or something similar.
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Post by: PatStab on February 16, 2015, 11:12:25 AM
Right now I'm cooking black beans and sausage, never made it before. Use red beans most of the time.
Then cooking rice and fried potatoes so we can choose which one.
Need to look and see if I have dough for a blue berry or blackberry cobbler for hubby.
Post by: 1967mama on February 16, 2015, 11:58:09 AM
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Post by: Dmoneyzzz on February 28, 2015, 07:49:18 PM
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Post by: SingleMomDebt on February 28, 2015, 09:10:29 PM
Post by: Jon_Snow on February 28, 2015, 09:20:18 PM
Jalapeno-Cheddar cornbread, raw kale salad dressed with avocado and topped w/ toasted pinenuts & cranberries. Greek olives, good cheese, homemade pinto beans and a chili - enchilada casserole. Homemade tortillas. It's a potluck. Red wine. Oh my. So good. Carrot Cake with pineapple - cream cheese frosting. Mmmm
*DROOLS*
Post by: 1967mama on February 28, 2015, 11:03:46 PM
Post by: Russ on March 01, 2015, 08:46:42 AM
Post by: Zaga on March 01, 2015, 09:20:03 AM
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on March 01, 2015, 01:17:46 PM
Rice, split yellow peas, dried mixed veggies, tomato powder, and a mexican spice blend all done up together in a mini rice pot. Turned out pretty great!
Post by: NykkiC on March 01, 2015, 03:21:42 PM
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Post by: G-dog on March 03, 2015, 06:25:02 AM
Pão de Queijo (http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-po-de-queijo-brazilian-cheese-bread-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-176118) from the hotel breakfast bar, and some seriously strong coffee with hot milk. Aggh I love this breakfast.
Oh god I love those. I had those, and great coffee, in São Paulo on my one trip to Brazil. Enjoy!
Post by: Adventine on March 04, 2015, 05:14:48 AM
Pão de Queijo (http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-po-de-queijo-brazilian-cheese-bread-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-176118) from the hotel breakfast bar, and some seriously strong coffee with hot milk. Aggh I love this breakfast.
Oh god I love those. I had those, and great coffee, in São Paulo on my one trip to Brazil. Enjoy!
Oh. My. God. I am going to start looking for those things!
I just finished several slices of perfectly ripe, bright orange papaya. Mmm.
Post by: horsepoor on March 15, 2015, 10:50:08 AM
Have oxtail soup simmering away in the slow cooker for dinner tonight, and we'll have a big ass salad with that.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on March 15, 2015, 02:06:47 PM
God I love the sales in March. Time to stock the freezer!
Post by: dividendman on March 16, 2015, 06:28:21 PM
I had a bit of cheddar cheese left over from tacos
I had a bit of butter left over too...
do you know what that means?
GARLIC NAAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH BABY! mmmmmm
P.S. woo me, totally erasing all exercise today with this bit of delicious
Post by: Adventine on March 17, 2015, 01:24:53 AM
So I had 1 piece of left over garlic naan bread from Indian cooking on the weekend
I had a bit of cheddar cheese left over from tacos
I had a bit of butter left over too...
do you know what that means?
GARLIC NAAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH BABY! mmmmmm
P.S. woo me, totally erasing all exercise today with this bit of delicious
I am so making this ASAP!
Post by: swick on March 26, 2015, 11:38:04 PM
what tasty eats are ya'll eating these days?
Post by: HappierAtHome on March 27, 2015, 12:15:01 AM
Post by: JLR on March 27, 2015, 04:25:13 AM
Post by: Zaga on March 27, 2015, 10:31:39 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on March 28, 2015, 08:04:31 PM
Post by: jopiquant on March 30, 2015, 01:23:35 PM
Post by: Rural on March 31, 2015, 11:19:51 AM
Post by: Minimali on March 31, 2015, 11:47:55 AM
This thread has given me great dinner ideas.
Post by: I'm a red panda on March 31, 2015, 12:01:55 PM
Post by: dorothyc on March 31, 2015, 01:41:50 PM
Breakfast earlier today was an almond milk, banana, beet greens and frozen raspberry smoothie made in my Vitamix.
Post by: grantmeaname on March 31, 2015, 06:41:37 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 01, 2015, 06:25:28 PM
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Post by: Daisy on April 02, 2015, 10:45:18 PM
I pulled out a pesto I had made a while back and put in the freezer. I had made a pesto with some herbs that were getting old and then freezing it. I think it had parsley, chives, cilantro, almonds.
I mixed the rice with some pesto and added and egg.
OMG - I had never made rice fritters and this was amazing! I pretty much used up things that were going to be thrown away anyways (leftover rice and herbs).
Post by: DesireeD on April 04, 2015, 10:36:03 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on April 04, 2015, 10:48:52 PM
Tonight I'm going out to dinner (!!) at an Italian restaurant - so probably some kind of delicious pasta! I'll have to post here afterwards with the details :-)
Ended up having eggplant parmagiana (spelling?) and it was incredible. Need to learn how to cook that at home.
Post by: 1967mama on April 05, 2015, 01:41:35 AM
Ended up having eggplant parmagiana (spelling?) and it was incredible. Need to learn how to cook that at home.
This one sounds good! Thanks for the suggestion; I actually really like eggplant but haven't had this dish before.
http://startcooking.com/how-to-make-eggplant-parmesan
Post by: JLR on April 06, 2015, 10:44:07 PM
Thick sliced bread with avocado, home-made basil pesto, mayo, tomato, Nuage Blanc cheese and some shredded slow-cooker Mexican beef I made the other night.
Post by: HappierAtHome on April 09, 2015, 02:14:56 AM
Ended up having eggplant parmagiana (spelling?) and it was incredible. Need to learn how to cook that at home.
This one sounds good! Thanks for the suggestion; I actually really like eggplant but haven't had this dish before.
http://startcooking.com/how-to-make-eggplant-parmesan
That recipe isn't the same as what I was served - this is closer: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/27448/eggplant+parmigiana (http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/27448/eggplant+parmigiana) - very tomatoey, no breadcrumbs, definitely not fried :-)
Post by: dorothyc on April 16, 2015, 01:19:55 PM
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Post by: Fodder on April 20, 2015, 07:45:07 AM
Post by: swick on May 05, 2015, 07:37:21 AM
Post by: dividendman on May 05, 2015, 07:59:03 AM
Woke up stupidly early...lots of strong coffee, bacon fat fried hashbrowns, breaded and fried heirloom tomatoes, scrambled duck eggs with farmers sausage, red pepper, green onion, cheddar and havarti cheeses and first of the season asparagus.
Gimme that!
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on May 05, 2015, 03:22:19 PM
Post by: Rural on May 05, 2015, 05:12:11 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on May 17, 2015, 09:34:47 AM
Cinnamon apples with rhubarb! Like chunky applesauce kinda. Was a recipe of my mom's.
I had a craving for rhubarb the other day, mmm, my Grandmother's rhubarb crumble with custard.
Post by: horsepoor on May 17, 2015, 09:42:32 AM
Later, leftover pastelon I made last night with a combo of plantain and eggplant.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 17, 2015, 02:31:59 PM
Bulletproof coffee. I don't put a 1/2 stick of butter or whatever in it, more like a tablespoon. But it's oddly delicious, and now I skip buying cream each week, and I'm drinking fewer cups of coffee since I have to employ the blender to emulsify the butter for each cup. Even better, I just got a stainless Hario coffee dripper since my plastic Melitta cone died after 15 years of faithful service. I don't know how it's possible, but the new dripper makes superior coffee; I'm hooked.
Later, leftover pastelon I made last night with a combo of plantain and eggplant.
The hario filter- is that for pour overs? You use it without an additional filter, correct?
Post by: Davin on May 17, 2015, 03:48:24 PM
Post by: Rural on May 17, 2015, 04:17:20 PM
My hangup was I hate restaurant fried rice, which is greasy and foul. This is good. I was inspired by the need to use up a zucchini and a tomato, plus too many eggs.
Post by: 1967mama on May 17, 2015, 11:56:34 PM
Post by: Gerard on May 18, 2015, 02:29:19 PM
Post by: horsepoor on May 18, 2015, 03:13:29 PM
Bulletproof coffee. I don't put a 1/2 stick of butter or whatever in it, more like a tablespoon. But it's oddly delicious, and now I skip buying cream each week, and I'm drinking fewer cups of coffee since I have to employ the blender to emulsify the butter for each cup. Even better, I just got a stainless Hario coffee dripper since my plastic Melitta cone died after 15 years of faithful service. I don't know how it's possible, but the new dripper makes superior coffee; I'm hooked.
Later, leftover pastelon I made last night with a combo of plantain and eggplant.
The hario filter- is that for pour overs? You use it without an additional filter, correct?
Unfortunately it requires special filters that are about 10c each. I compost the grounds and filter, and didn't want to wash a lot of grounds down the drain into our septic, so I didn't go with one of the filterless drippers. The one I have is the Hario V60.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 18, 2015, 06:47:41 PM
Bulletproof coffee. I don't put a 1/2 stick of butter or whatever in it, more like a tablespoon. But it's oddly delicious, and now I skip buying cream each week, and I'm drinking fewer cups of coffee since I have to employ the blender to emulsify the butter for each cup. Even better, I just got a stainless Hario coffee dripper since my plastic Melitta cone died after 15 years of faithful service. I don't know how it's possible, but the new dripper makes superior coffee; I'm hooked.
Later, leftover pastelon I made last night with a combo of plantain and eggplant.
The hario filter- is that for pour overs? You use it without an additional filter, correct?
Unfortunately it requires special filters that are about 10c each. I compost the grounds and filter, and didn't want to wash a lot of grounds down the drain into our septic, so I didn't go with one of the filterless drippers. The one I have is the Hario V60.
10c each? That seems like a lot. Are they the cone shaped ones? If so, you can fold regular drip basket filters into the cone shape (I get 300 for $1, and those are the unbleached ones... bleached ones are like 300 for $0.75) and they hold up well. I just saved you nearly 10c a day ;) If you want a cleaner taste, set up the filter and pre-rinse it with water to remove spare paper fibers.
To be fair, the extra paper does remove some of the volatile oils and SOME PEOPLE claim they can taste the difference. I brew strong coffee, so I haven't noticed a difference. YMMV, but the cone filters seem crazy spendy to me.
Post by: mrpercentage on May 19, 2015, 12:53:30 AM
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Post by: Rural on May 19, 2015, 01:09:52 PM
Editing to add the irony of chestnuts being unavailable here. Cruel, that.
Post by: SemiFruggal on May 20, 2015, 08:17:15 AM
Post by: 1967mama on May 20, 2015, 08:20:26 PM
Edit: typos
Post by: horsepoor on May 20, 2015, 09:06:14 PM
Bulletproof coffee. I don't put a 1/2 stick of butter or whatever in it, more like a tablespoon. But it's oddly delicious, and now I skip buying cream each week, and I'm drinking fewer cups of coffee since I have to employ the blender to emulsify the butter for each cup. Even better, I just got a stainless Hario coffee dripper since my plastic Melitta cone died after 15 years of faithful service. I don't know how it's possible, but the new dripper makes superior coffee; I'm hooked.
Later, leftover pastelon I made last night with a combo of plantain and eggplant.
The hario filter- is that for pour overs? You use it without an additional filter, correct?
Unfortunately it requires special filters that are about 10c each. I compost the grounds and filter, and didn't want to wash a lot of grounds down the drain into our septic, so I didn't go with one of the filterless drippers. The one I have is the Hario V60.
10c each? That seems like a lot. Are they the cone shaped ones? If so, you can fold regular drip basket filters into the cone shape (I get 300 for $1, and those are the unbleached ones... bleached ones are like 300 for $0.75) and they hold up well. I just saved you nearly 10c a day ;) If you want a cleaner taste, set up the filter and pre-rinse it with water to remove spare paper fibers.
To be fair, the extra paper does remove some of the volatile oils and SOME PEOPLE claim they can taste the difference. I brew strong coffee, so I haven't noticed a difference. YMMV, but the cone filters seem crazy spendy to me.
Actually realized that they're 5c, not 10, but I have some of the cheap flat bottom ones, will give them a try when I run out of the fancy ones. If not, 1.50/ month on filters is probably OK.
Eating tonight, herb roasted chicken, red cabbage braised in bacon fat, and home grown radishes sauteed in butter and finished with Gorgonzola.
Post by: Thornto_zqa on May 20, 2015, 11:33:50 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on May 21, 2015, 07:27:16 AM
Eating tonight, herb roasted chicken, red cabbage braised in bacon fat, and home grown radishes sauteed in butter and finished with Gorgonzola.That sounds absolutely astounding. Remind me to look you up if I'm ever in Idaho :P
Post by: horsepoor on May 21, 2015, 10:11:31 AM
Eating tonight, herb roasted chicken, red cabbage braised in bacon fat, and home grown radishes sauteed in butter and finished with Gorgonzola.That sounds absolutely astounding. Remind me to look you up if I'm ever in Idaho :P
You're welcome any time; butter and bacon grease make everything better!
Post by: Urizen on May 21, 2015, 11:16:31 AM
I'm hoping to improve on it next week with some green onions, steamed spinach, and lentils. Essentially, this is my "work food:" a packet of nutrients and calories that costs nothing, tastes great, and goes far.
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Post by: Helvegen on May 21, 2015, 04:27:48 PM
Picking up a Costco rotisserie chicken for dinner tonight. Serving it with steamed brown rice and a chopped salad. Dark chocolate or gelato for dessert.
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Post by: Insanity on May 29, 2015, 01:14:12 PM
Ben and Jerry's icecream - one big bite a night! Last me a week or two!
Most awesome!
Just had a pack of twizzlers. Can't help it. I stress eat and have been stressed a lot lately . Can't kick habit that I had kicked once before.
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Leek and potato soup and homemade bread.
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That looks delicious!
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 30, 2015, 08:09:03 AM
Poached eggs. Double yolk mmmmm
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Mmmm. Is that hollandaise or bernaise on top?
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Poached eggs. Double yolk mmmmm
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Mmmm. Is that hollandaise or bernaise on top?
It's a mix of mayo yogurt olive oil parmesan chives and radish. Basically stuff I had in the fridge.
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Poached eggs. Double yolk mmmmm
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Mmmm. Is that hollandaise or bernaise on top?
It's a mix of mayo yogurt olive oil parmesan chives and radish. Basically stuff I had in the fridge.
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Oh interesting. How did that taste?
Post by: cerebus on May 30, 2015, 08:22:53 AM
Poached eggs. Double yolk mmmmm
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Mmmm. Is that hollandaise or bernaise on top?
It's a mix of mayo yogurt olive oil parmesan chives and radish. Basically stuff I had in the fridge.
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Oh interesting. How did that taste?
Amazing.
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Post by: cerebus on May 30, 2015, 11:13:39 PM
Made a lime meringue pie for someone's birthday this afternoon as well.
And there's a chicken marinating overnight for Chinese roasted chicken for dinner.
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Post by: 1967mama on May 31, 2015, 01:07:06 AM
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chicken_fajitas/
I marinated meat from a whole chicken from 2 days ago that I cooked in the crockpot. I didn't have jalepenos or cilantro, but they still tasted great! Would be even better with those additions. Added rice and black beans.
Family loved it, so its definitely going into my recipe file!
Post by: nikki on May 31, 2015, 01:11:50 AM
These chicken fajitas were fantastic!
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chicken_fajitas/
I marinated meat from a whole chicken from 2 days ago that I cooked in the crockpot. I didn't have jalepenos or cilantro, but they still tasted great! Would be even better with those additions. Added rice and black beans.
Family loved it, so its definitely going into my recipe file!
Too funny... I discovered this recipe not too long ago and have already made it maybe three times. I have my chicken breast thawing to make it again for dinner tonight!
So ya +1 recommend.
Post by: Rural on May 31, 2015, 06:07:50 PM
Post by: ender on May 31, 2015, 06:49:45 PM
Several sweet potatoes and spinach (chopped into small pieces for both), italian sausage, a handful of eggs, and beef broth. DELICIOUS.
Post by: Elderwood17 on May 31, 2015, 08:01:14 PM
For some reason it seems to taste so much better when you grow it yourself.
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Post by: I'm a red panda on June 01, 2015, 10:57:18 AM
(We made fried shrimp with mango, and fried shrimp with sweet potato and cream cheese)
It refrigerates fairly well.
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Post by: cerebus on June 01, 2015, 01:46:46 PM
Leftover sushi from what we made for lunch yesterday.
(We made fried shrimp with mango, and fried shrimp with sweet potato and cream cheese)
It refrigerates fairly well.
Yum.
Had a chicken stew with sweet potatoes, kidney beans and peanut butter.
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Post by: cerebus on June 02, 2015, 03:14:21 AM
Pulled duck poutine. First time trying poutine. I think the components were all good, but would have been better separately than together. The gravy makes the fries more soggy and takes the salty and crispy aspects away.
I'm so skeptical of the whole poutine concept. French fries with gravy and curds? I haven't tried it but it sounds like slop.
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Post by: I'm a red panda on June 02, 2015, 11:50:51 AM
Pulled duck poutine. First time trying poutine. I think the components were all good, but would have been better separately than together. The gravy makes the fries more soggy and takes the salty and crispy aspects away.
I'm so skeptical of the whole poutine concept. French fries with gravy and curds? I haven't tried it but it sounds like slop.
Poutine is okay. But french fries with WHITE gravy is SO much better.
Post by: cerebus on June 02, 2015, 11:52:39 AM
Pulled duck poutine. First time trying poutine. I think the components were all good, but would have been better separately than together. The gravy makes the fries more soggy and takes the salty and crispy aspects away.
I'm so skeptical of the whole poutine concept. French fries with gravy and curds? I haven't tried it but it sounds like slop.
Poutine is okay. But french fries with WHITE gravy is SO much better.
I'm going to have to make poutine sometime this month to see. Just not sure where to buy cheddar curds.
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Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 02, 2015, 08:55:38 PM
So good! When the child and I both like it, it gets added to the family recipe book. Served it with sauteed chicken in orange citrus sauce. Side of white rice.
Post by: HappierAtHome on June 03, 2015, 06:24:49 PM
Lasagne made with grilled eggplant in place of pasta (or "noodles" as you guys seem to call it), the sauce was tomato-based and very garlicky with turkey mince, spinach, zucchini, mushroom, carrot and onion. Super saucy and rich-tasting, but actually super healthy. No white sauce, but mozzarella on top for cheesy goodness.
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Post by: 4alpacas on June 04, 2015, 10:07:12 AM
Easy Lo Mein: http://damndelicious.net/2014/10/03/easy-lo-mein/ (http://damndelicious.net/2014/10/03/easy-lo-mein/)Thanks for the recommendation. I've added it to my list of recipes to try.
So good! When the child and I both like it, it gets added to the family recipe book. Served it with sauteed chicken in orange citrus sauce. Side of white rice.
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Post by: 1967mama on June 11, 2015, 01:35:44 AM
Greek yogurt with raspberries and strawberries
+a sprinkling of granola and chia seeds :-)
Post by: alsoknownasDean on June 11, 2015, 04:57:47 AM
Quite nice. I've kinda rediscovered baked potato :)
Post by: grantmeaname on June 11, 2015, 05:40:30 AM
Post by: 4alpacas on June 11, 2015, 01:12:37 PM
I'm jealous! I had the yogurt with berries again this morning. Granola and chia seeds would definitely improve it!Greek yogurt with raspberries and strawberries
+a sprinkling of granola and chia seeds :-)
I just ate a chicken sausage with brown rice and peas. I also have a few cups of blueberries that I'll eat soon...and a cucumber.
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And made Cauliflower cheese for lunch and a lasagne for tomorrow lunch.
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Post by: 1967mama on June 13, 2015, 01:32:01 PM
Post by: cerebus on June 14, 2015, 10:07:02 PM
English muffin with poached egg, ham and cheddar -- homemade egg mcmuffin! Actually, better than McDonald's by a mile!
Yum.
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Post by: killingxspree on June 15, 2015, 06:35:46 AM
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/10/chicken-lime-soup/
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Snickerdoodle muffins
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Those look ridiculously tasty!
I just finished up a duck egg scramble with some mexican sausage, green onion and pepperjack cheese :)
Tonight is homemade pizza utilizing a bunch of leftovers and veggies from our CSA
Post by: Bracken_Joy on June 16, 2015, 09:11:12 AM
chicken lime soup. I deviated from the recipe by making it in my pressure cooker only & used chicken thigh & coated it in taco seasoning before browning in the pressure cooker. it was soso soooo good. recipe came from budgetbytes its called chicken lime soup. couldn't figure out how to hyperlink:
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/10/chicken-lime-soup/
Their chicken lime soup is one of my favorite recipes. I always use thighs in it rather than breast, much better.
Post by: Rural on June 16, 2015, 03:46:46 PM
Which is it gonna be, Cerebus? You want we should have the you're-eating-too-well-and-making-us-look-bad intervention, or you want to invite us all over for dinner? ;)
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Okay, so I think we may have to have an intervention with Cerebus. He's making the rest of us look bad, classing up the joint like that. Every damn day, too.
Which is it gonna be, Cerebus? You want we should have the you're-eating-too-well-and-making-us-look-bad intervention, or you want to invite us all over for dinner? ;)
Seriously dude. That's like 5 continents of food in a week.
Post by: killingxspree on June 16, 2015, 10:15:38 PM
yeah thighs for the win! also lovely leg cut is nice the bone adds flavourchicken lime soup. I deviated from the recipe by making it in my pressure cooker only & used chicken thigh & coated it in taco seasoning before browning in the pressure cooker. it was soso soooo good. recipe came from budgetbytes its called chicken lime soup. couldn't figure out how to hyperlink:
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/10/chicken-lime-soup/
Their chicken lime soup is one of my favorite recipes. I always use thighs in it rather than breast, much better.
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Thai peanut pasta salad with ginger, chili sauce, sesame oil, etc. The house smells really nice too.
That sounds GOOD.... what's the recipe? I find this one:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-noodle-salad-with-peanut-ginger-dressing/
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Cerebus, what is your grocery budget like? (I know country to country comparisons are apples to oranges, but relative to your area is it high or low..?)
We budget R6000 a month ($500 ish) for all groceries and household things like toiletries. This month we went quite a bit under that. It is quite low compared to most people I have spoken to with a family of 5. My wife says most women she knows spend R8-10000/month.
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Today's menu has been a little random. Lunch was leftfover pear crumble with home made custard. (Hah, free vanilla beans!)
Post by: swick on June 27, 2015, 11:41:20 AM
In bed with tonsillitis. All food tastes like pain.
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Crappy! I logged in this morning just to get some food ideas from you, Cerebus - feel better fast!
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http://www.food.com/recipe/ants-on-a-log-109556 (http://www.food.com/recipe/ants-on-a-log-109556)
Post by: Jon_Snow on June 27, 2015, 03:38:54 PM
Doesn't get better. :)
Post by: swick on June 27, 2015, 04:21:19 PM
I'm about an hour from doing a big reaping in our garden. Carrots, beets, peas, potatoes, zucchini (to be deep fried White Spot style, with authentic dip of course)...after that my wife and I are going to go pull up the crab traps...we might try to drop a line line to see if we can snag a lingcod while we are out on the water - why not? In all, this is shaping up to be an epic Pacific Northwest feast night.
Doesn't get better. :)
That sounds EPIC! how do you make your zoo sauce?
Post by: Jon_Snow on June 28, 2015, 09:01:44 AM
I'm about an hour from doing a big reaping in our garden. Carrots, beets, peas, potatoes, zucchini (to be deep fried White Spot style, with authentic dip of course)...after that my wife and I are going to go pull up the crab traps...we might try to drop a line line to see if we can snag a lingcod while we are out on the water - why not? In all, this is shaping up to be an epic Pacific Northwest feast night.
Doesn't get better. :)
That sounds EPIC! how do you make your zoo sauce?
Equal parts ranch dressing and sour cream.
BTW, ours were better than the White Spot zoo sticks. Yum!
Post by: cerebus on June 28, 2015, 11:50:54 AM
In bed with tonsillitis. All food tastes like pain.
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Crappy! I logged in this morning just to get some food ideas from you, Cerebus - feel better fast!
Thanks I'm feeling much better. Now it's the wife's turn.
Jon-snow -- pics!!!
Made creamy turnip soup with fresh baked rolls. Could be the best rolls I've eaten.
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Post by: Squirrel away on June 29, 2015, 04:54:34 AM
(Wimbledon is a London tennis tournament and many people usually eat strawberries and drink Pimms while watching it.)
Post by: Bracken_Joy on June 29, 2015, 03:12:56 PM
I'm going to have some dairy free cheese with crackers. I should be eating strawberries as it's Wimbledon this week.:)
(Wimbledon is a London tennis tournament and many people usually eat strawberries and drink Pimms while watching it.)
I am so glad you explained that!
Post by: 4alpacas on June 29, 2015, 03:21:23 PM
Me too! No Pimms, but I'm eating strawberries.I'm going to have some dairy free cheese with crackers. I should be eating strawberries as it's Wimbledon this week.:)
(Wimbledon is a London tennis tournament and many people usually eat strawberries and drink Pimms while watching it.)
I am so glad you explained that!
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I'm going to have some dairy free cheese with crackers. I should be eating strawberries as it's Wimbledon this week.:)
(Wimbledon is a London tennis tournament and many people usually eat strawberries and drink Pimms while watching it.)
I am so glad you explained that!
Me too! No Pimms, but I'm eating strawberries.I'm going to have some dairy free cheese with crackers. I should be eating strawberries as it's Wimbledon this week.:)
(Wimbledon is a London tennis tournament and many people usually eat strawberries and drink Pimms while watching it.)
I am so glad you explained that!
Haha. My husband did buy me some strawberries today. I had them with a sprinkle of sugar watching Andy Murray play at Wimbledon on TV.:)
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Packed some strawberries for later.
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(Love the pasta machine we got as a gift from the wife's parents. That thing is pro.)
And yesterday chicken pepper stew.
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Parmesan chicken with homemade pasta.
(Love the pasta machine we got as a gift from the wife's parents. That thing is pro.)
And yesterday chicken pepper stew.
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What recipe do you use for your pasta?
Post by: horsepoor on July 03, 2015, 10:00:19 PM
Ground beef from our cow share
Farmer's cheese I made from marked-down milk this afternoon
Spinach
Mushrooms
Onion
Garlic just harvested from the back yard
Tomato sauce canned from last year's harvest
Zuchinni "noodles"
Post by: cerebus on July 03, 2015, 10:19:10 PM
Parmesan chicken with homemade pasta.
(Love the pasta machine we got as a gift from the wife's parents. That thing is pro.)
And yesterday chicken pepper stew.
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What recipe do you use for your pasta?
For now it's really just flour and eggs and salt.
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Post by: cerebus on July 04, 2015, 12:30:50 PM
The pizzas were 2x caramelized onion and feta, 2x pesto sweetcorn.
The millefeuille didn't really have enough time to set adequately and the piping work was disastrous, it's my first try to pipe chocolate. The puff pastry was amazing though.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on July 04, 2015, 08:25:23 PM
This week it is a bell pepper, a mid-spicy pepper, some zucchini, shredded carrots, and chicken. We serve it over rice with a maple syrup/soy sauce reduction. Scratches the thai food itch with very little work.
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Blackberries, man I'm craving to experience those again. Every meal should be paid for in blood. My meal on Saturday was paid for with a massive finger blister when I grabbed the hot baking tray, but it doesn't feel quite so primitive.
I keep a small bottle of Lavender Essential oil (the real stuff, not fragrance oil) in our kitchen because I burn myself all.the.time. Everything from steam burns to oil splatters to contact burns, it works great, takes the pain away immediately and helps prevent scarring/tissue damage.
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@swick,
Thanks for the info on lavender oil -- I didn't know that! I have a bottle in my kitchen for diffusing in my little machine!
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I saved the satay sauce and added it to leftover rice and frozen greens for work lunch.
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Enough for myself and husband, 2 kids, and the rest made 8 Popsicles in molds for the freezer
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Sick kid nearly hospitalized so.... Kfc
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Glass of cranberry juice.Sick kid nearly hospitalized so.... Kfc
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I'm sorry to read that.xx
Thanks.
Made lamb korma with saffron rice and naan bread. Mmmmmmm
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Glass of cranberry juice.Sick kid nearly hospitalized so.... Kfc
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Thanks.
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I am always impressed with your culinary adventures.
Tonight will be grilled chicken with Greek seasoning, a chop salad with garden produce (tomato, cucumber, green pepper, sweet corn, roasted red pepper, Greek olives, garbanzo beans, feta, Parmesan, vinaigrette), and then ice cream sundaes with homemade fudge sauces and fruit.
Big cucumber yield this year, may be for tomato too but they are slow this year. Other stuff from vendors, some local.
Post by: swick on July 14, 2015, 06:24:25 PM
Our menu tonight:
A medley of garden fresh and lightly steamed Crudités ( Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Carrot) with garden herb dip
Garden Tomato, Cucumber, Basil, Feta marinated salad with a Pomegranate molasses and Tuscan olive oil vinaigrette
Freshly baked Cheddar and Green Onion Boule
Organic local Oxtail Red Wine Ragu served over homemade Cracked Black and Marash Pepper Fettuccine. Dusted with Chastinet Asiago and Popped Capers.
I am very looking forward to this :)
Post by: cerebus on July 15, 2015, 01:05:49 AM
Slaved away all day to make a welcome dinner for one of hubby's new co-workers (ironically, the guy who hired my hubby at his last job - and gave him his career start.) As he is moving his family down from the frozen north, wanted to showcase all the bounty and awesomeness available in our area.
Our menu tonight:
A medley of garden fresh and lightly steamed Crudités ( Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Carrot) with garden herb dip
Garden Tomato, Cucumber, Basil, Feta marinated salad with a Pomegranate molasses and Tuscan olive oil vinaigrette
Freshly baked Cheddar and Green Onion Boule
Organic local Oxtail Red Wine Ragu served over homemade Cracked Black and Marash Pepper Fettuccine. Dusted with Chastinet Asiago and Popped Capers.
I am very looking forward to this :)
Yea I would also be looking forward to that... sounds amazing.
Post by: I'm a red panda on July 15, 2015, 07:16:22 AM
It's the only thing that hasn't made me sick this past month. The fetus apparently doesn't like food.
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Rice
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Now I'm working on some leftover smoked brisket.
When actual lunchtime hits, it will be veggies with homemade hummus, washed down with some homemade kombucha.
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i just had a fucking righteous sandwich -- ham, brie, peach habanero jam, and butter on a baguette. oh so happy now!
Sounds good.
https://youtu.be/5RJjcUT7PO0?t=99
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Two leftover corn, carrot and zucchini fritters, dipped in spicy tomato sauce.
That sounds nice.:)
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on August 02, 2015, 08:26:59 PM
Chicken casserole that my mama made for me while I'm recuperating from surgery -- tasted like home -- comfort food.
I'm smiling at the idea of her being 1949mama or similar. :)
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Chicken casserole that my mama made for me while I'm recuperating from surgery -- tasted like home -- comfort food.
I'm smiling at the idea of her being 1949mama or similar. :)
This gave me a good giggle tonight when I really needed it! hahahhaha! Yes, she would be 1943mama!
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Instead of lettuce, I will use cucumber because the garden is giving record numbers of cucumber!
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Popcorn! I discovered how to pop it without oil (and not in an air-popper), because I didn't have the right kind of oil and I'm trying not to buy pantry items right before I move house.
Well don't leave us hanging! How do you pop it without oil? (Mind you, I love the taste of it popped in oil, but it can be a bear to clean up).
Post by: Rural on August 07, 2015, 10:30:23 AM
Popcorn! I discovered how to pop it without oil (and not in an air-popper), because I didn't have the right kind of oil and I'm trying not to buy pantry items right before I move house.
Well don't leave us hanging! How do you pop it without oil? (Mind you, I love the taste of it popped in oil, but it can be a bear to clean up).
I pop mine in a brown paper lunch bag in the microwave for two minutes, but I'm also interested in HappieratHome's method.
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Popcorn! I discovered how to pop it without oil (and not in an air-popper), because I didn't have the right kind of oil and I'm trying not to buy pantry items right before I move house.
Well don't leave us hanging! How do you pop it without oil? (Mind you, I love the taste of it popped in oil, but it can be a bear to clean up).
I pop mine in a brown paper lunch bag in the microwave for two minutes, but I'm also interested in HappieratHome's method.
I did not have any paper bags, or I would have tried that method.
Popping without oil is done exactly the same way as WITH oil... just without oil. Took longer, but it worked in the end.
Post by: Squirrel away on August 08, 2015, 04:05:33 AM
A raw orange bell pepper, in bites as if it was an apple. (Yes, some workmates are looking at me funny).
I used to know someone who used to do that with a raw onion!:P
Post by: horsepoor on August 08, 2015, 12:19:48 PM
It is BLT night.
Instead of lettuce, I will use cucumber because the garden is giving record numbers of cucumber!
Aww yeah, the beautiful main crop tomatoes are coming in! I just polished off a sammie with two homegrown eggs, a couple basil and lettuce leaves, red onion, avocado and bacon crowned with a gorgeous slice of golden beefsteak tomato and some homemade honey mustard all nestled in a jalapeno-cheddar roll.
Post by: 1967mama on August 08, 2015, 01:00:45 PM
I had my eggs with a big handful of lettuce thAt steamed over the eggs. It was good but yours sounds much better! Haha
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It is BLT night.
Instead of lettuce, I will use cucumber because the garden is giving record numbers of cucumber!
Aww yeah, the beautiful main crop tomatoes are coming in! I just polished off a sammie with two homegrown eggs, a couple basil and lettuce leaves, red onion, avocado and bacon crowned with a gorgeous slice of golden beefsteak tomato and some homemade honey mustard all nestled in a jalapeno-cheddar roll.
The tomato was from our garden. Not a great year for tomatoes, they are delayed and not yielding much so far. It has been, on average, cooler and wetter thus year. I think ypthey would like a few hotter days. We are finally getting some fruit, now it has to ripen! Usually we get lots of tomatoes, and almost zero cucumbers. Oh well.....
How were the eggs cooked? Runny yolk??
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Quite tasty, though it wasn't appealing to me before I made it, but I'm at work so options are limited.
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I started with a Lemon cake mix I got on sale at the store, then made up the rest.
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Just finished eating a madeira cake. Watched the latest episode of the Great British Baking show last night. I always try to make the easiest recipe on the show and this was super simple. Wishing now that I took a picture, because it looked so pretty with home-made candied orange peels.
We love that show. Thanks for reminding me it's on again, I need to line it up. Last season's winner was a total shock.
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Oatmeal with dried cherries and almonds (cherries cleverly purchased off the trail mix bar, for a $2/lb savings!).
Black belt mustachian move! Nice!!
I just had cold oatmeal, plain greek yogurt, an orange, chia, hemp and pecans with vanilla cream stevia. This (or a version of it) is my go-to breakfast right now.
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Cauliflower chowder and fried zucchini.
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For lunch made an aubergine lasagne.
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A simple Sunday lunch, and I quite like the rice. :)
I bought some really cheap mangoes yesterday, so I might make a chicken and mango curry later on.
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on September 21, 2015, 09:06:31 AM
making hard boiled eggs for tuna salad
Do you put egg salad and tuna salad together? I am confused.
Post by: Kaikou on September 21, 2015, 09:36:32 AM
making hard boiled eggs for tuna salad
Do you put egg salad and tuna salad together? I am confused.
Recipe:
hard boiled egg (cut up)
1 can of tuna (drained)
1/4 red onion
1/4 jalapenos
1 hefty spoon of sour cream
salt,pepper, and hot sauce to taste. ( I like it with a lot of hot sauce)
Post by: cerebus on September 21, 2015, 10:52:21 AM
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Post by: 1967mama on September 21, 2015, 03:00:11 PM
http://www.sixfiguresunder.com/homemade-pancake-mix/
Its super handy to have a mix, especially one that costs pennies to make! I searched for years for a great homemade mix and finally found it! I sub white flour for some or all of the whole wheat. Depends on my mood :-)
Grated apples into it today. I keep it in an ice cream pail or a very large pickle jar from Costco.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on September 21, 2015, 03:00:28 PM
Post by: Kaikou on September 21, 2015, 03:04:42 PM
Inspired by Kaikou, I'm having a tuna sandwich.With lots of spicy brown mustard. Didn't add the egg this time, but I will try that some day =P
yay I inspired someone! lol.
I just finished eating broiled chicken wings.
Post by: dorothyc on September 21, 2015, 04:13:28 PM
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Post by: Fodder on September 22, 2015, 08:30:44 AM
Whole grain tortillas to cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan, then a filling of 2 sliced avocadoes, 1 drained can of black beans, 1 drained can green chilies, 2 c frozen corn, and seasoned with 1/4 c chopped cilantro, 2 T lime juice, 1 t lime zest, 2 cloves minced garlic, and about 1/2 t each of cumin, chili powder and salt, and about 1/4 t smoked paprika. Covered the filling with another layer of whole grain tortillas, then poured a jar of salsa verde over top and baked for 35 minutes at 400F. Served with a tiny bit of sour cream.
So good and quick and easy. Very flavourful too.
Post by: cerebus on September 22, 2015, 09:06:53 AM
I made the most amazing enchilada bake yesterday.
Whole grain tortillas to cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan, then a filling of 2 sliced avocadoes, 1 drained can of black beans, 1 drained can green chilies, 2 c frozen corn, and seasoned with 1/4 c chopped cilantro, 2 T lime juice, 1 t lime zest, 2 cloves minced garlic, and about 1/2 t each of cumin, chili powder and salt, and about 1/4 t smoked paprika. Covered the filling with another layer of whole grain tortillas, then poured a jar of salsa verde over top and baked for 35 minutes at 400F. Served with a tiny bit of sour cream.
So good and quick and easy. Very flavourful too.
That sounds so good I barely even mind that there's no meat.
Post by: Fodder on September 23, 2015, 09:13:17 AM
I made the most amazing enchilada bake yesterday.
Whole grain tortillas to cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan, then a filling of 2 sliced avocadoes, 1 drained can of black beans, 1 drained can green chilies, 2 c frozen corn, and seasoned with 1/4 c chopped cilantro, 2 T lime juice, 1 t lime zest, 2 cloves minced garlic, and about 1/2 t each of cumin, chili powder and salt, and about 1/4 t smoked paprika. Covered the filling with another layer of whole grain tortillas, then poured a jar of salsa verde over top and baked for 35 minutes at 400F. Served with a tiny bit of sour cream.
So good and quick and easy. Very flavourful too.
That sounds so good I barely even mind that there's no meat.
It's super good! I'm not veg, but this is a really satisfying meal. The hints of smoked paprika give a bit of a bacon-y-smokey flavour that really melds well with the dish.
Post by: Zaga on September 23, 2015, 02:28:35 PM
I tossed in a bunch of things, potatoes, onions, red peppers, tomatoes, red wine. Mmm!
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Post by: Bracken_Joy on October 03, 2015, 02:44:14 PM
Post by: Rural on October 03, 2015, 04:12:10 PM
Panang curry with green beans and padron peppers with elk, served over basmati. Mmmmmm.
I'll be right over. :)
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Post by: Squirrel away on October 05, 2015, 02:38:38 AM
I'm currently eating a peanut butter sandwich.:P
Post by: cerebus on October 05, 2015, 03:56:43 AM
Cerebus is always making elaborate meals and then I post what I'm eating and feel inadequate. Lol.
I'm currently eating a peanut butter sandwich.:P
:P this morning, a bowl of:
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Post by: grantmeaname on October 11, 2015, 12:37:18 PM
To drink I've got a Manhattan. It is a weekend after all...
Post by: choppingwood on October 11, 2015, 08:54:48 PM
Made garlic mashed potatoes. I usually don't cook the potatoes quite long enough and overroast the garlic, but not today.
It was all heavenly. Enough leftovers for another day or two.
Also made oatmeal cookies this afternoon. My oven tends to overcook, but I have finally learned to set the temperature a little low and cook a little on the short side. Fixing the oven thermostat is on my to-do list, though not very high up.
Everything came from supplies in the pantry and freezer. Just bought some butter for the cookies and mashed potatoes..
Post by: cerebus on October 12, 2015, 12:45:56 AM
Lasagna for dinner. I grew up in a ricotta household but bechamel just totally blows it out of the water. That plus my killer tomato sauce should more than compensate for the uninspiring mouthfeel and flavor of the gluten free lasagne.
To drink I've got a Manhattan. It is a weekend after all...
You could try skipping the gluten free lasagna sheets and using polenta:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/05/polenta-lasagna-pasticiatta-casserole-recipe.html
As for the ricotta vs bechamel argument, yeah you should definitely use bechamel for the white sauce; however ricotta has a place alongside bechamel especially in a spinach lasagna or something. I made a quite delightful and colourful beetroot + ricotta spaghetti the other day.
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Post by: cerebus on October 14, 2015, 12:26:34 AM
I made homemade pierogies. First time making pasta, first time making pierogies. I'd give them an 8, very good but a bit of room for improvement :-)
First time I've heard of pierogies, they look amazing. I'll have to try them.
Post by: Zaga on October 14, 2015, 06:09:56 AM
You will not regret your decision :-) Most people eat them with onions fried in butter. I like them with spinach fried in (fake) butter as well, and sour cream on top back when I could eat milk products.I made homemade pierogies. First time making pasta, first time making pierogies. I'd give them an 8, very good but a bit of room for improvement :-)
First time I've heard of pierogies, they look amazing. I'll have to try them.
Post by: Gerard on October 16, 2015, 09:10:56 AM
First time I've heard of pierogies, they look amazing. I'll have to try them.You will not regret your decision :-) Most people eat them with onions fried in butter.
It doesn't hurt to add a wee bit of diced bacon or smoky ham to those frying onions, either!
I'm eating stewed plums from the tree in my backyard. Damn, they're good. And surprisingly filling.
Post by: Zaga on October 16, 2015, 05:56:58 PM
Today I ate up my tomato harvest. That sounds impressive, but I only had one plant that started itself late, so I had one large handful of tomatoes. I pureed them and tossed them in a hungarian beef stew served over egg noodles. I had seconds.
Post by: horsepoor on October 16, 2015, 08:56:56 PM
Contemplating making some eggdrop soup with some homemade beef broth that needs to be used, but really need to go workout first.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on October 18, 2015, 08:04:38 PM
Sliced cucumber, iceberg lettuce, cubed cheese and shredded chicken in a plastic container. No dressing. Can be grazed on one-handed while working. Just the way I like it.
Post by: horsepoor on October 18, 2015, 09:16:01 PM
Post by: res on October 19, 2015, 06:53:32 AM
Both things that I would never have have never thought about eating a few years ago but have become common place for me.
Post by: Rural on October 19, 2015, 05:12:09 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on October 20, 2015, 02:07:26 AM
Hopefully can leave soon and have a proper meal at home. (Omelette will pass for a proper meal by the time I get home.)
Post by: Bracken_Joy on October 20, 2015, 03:16:55 PM
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Post by: Polaria on October 22, 2015, 05:14:28 AM
Recipe for the Coronation Chicken here: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/6080/instant-coronation-chicken
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Post by: horsepoor on October 29, 2015, 09:11:29 PM
... then I ate the rest of the chocolate moose tracks ice cream.
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Post by: mustachepungoeshere on November 01, 2015, 05:59:48 PM
About two thirds of the way through the three dozen mini 'fun' sized chocolate bars leftover. Because this is my traditional post halloween breakfast. With milk. Followed by a semi-catatonic few hours of reading comic books in an altered state. :D
This beats a soft banana at my desk any day of the week.
Post by: cerebus on November 01, 2015, 11:31:00 PM
Made a cinnamon-pear dutch baby this morning - delicious.
Oh, yum. The other day I made fluffy ricotta pancakes with homemade lemon curd.
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And a cake with coconut milk, whipped cream, lemon curd and candied lemon slices.
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And a strawberry/sour cream pie.
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The insanity of my current 2 job schedule is coming to an end on Friday, and i'll get back more into the kitchen.
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Post by: 4alpacas on November 09, 2015, 01:48:19 PM
Peanut butter cup flavored candy corn. What? Don't judge me. (ok, you can judge a little)That sounds amazing!
I'm eating homemade cornbread with a can of minestrone soup. This was my solution for not feeling well enough to batch cook this weekend. I made something easy (cornbread) to go with prepared food items we had on-hand.
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First one I've bought this summer.
(My husband is away for work this week and I was chatting to him on the phone while I cut it up last night. He was slightly miffed that I didn't wait for him, but I saw them at the supermarket and they called to me...)
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Post by: jooles on November 13, 2015, 12:38:14 PM
White rice
veggie yakisoba
salad of romaine, shredded carrots, cabbage and granny smith apple
I know it's weird but I mixed it all together and put teriyaki sauce and chili paste on it
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Post by: Astatine on December 14, 2015, 02:05:58 AM
Searched for this thread so I can say ... nothing. Still at work. And apparently it's true what they say about my industry, because the only consumable anything left in my desk is alcohol. Winning.
hahaha, excellent.
My dinner was (and sorry if I torture you with descriptions of actual food) 2 fried eggs, some mayonnaise, steamed zucchini and a raw tomato, followed by a piece of halva. My diet is quite limited at the moment thanks to a medical treatment damaging my taste buds. This was one of my more adventurous meals in recent weeks (raw tomato!!).
Post by: Squirrel away on December 14, 2015, 06:18:04 AM
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Post by: Rural on December 18, 2015, 12:17:29 PM
Not bad for a first attempt with a rice cooker if I do say so myself.
Also used my new (Black Friday)Instantpot for the first time today, but the results of that are for a holiday celebration tomorrow. Let's just say my cooking world has just gotten easier!
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Post by: horsepoor on January 09, 2016, 07:27:50 PM
Babyback ribs done with a dry rub, 20 minutes in the pressure cooker, and then onto the grill to get a little char and some homemade bbq sauce featuring the tomato jam I canned from garden produce last summer.
Habanero buttermilk cornbread made with the Bloody Butcher corn I grew last summer and habanero from a coworker's garden, slathered with Kerrygold butter.
Braised collards and kale with onions and ham.
Damn' it hit the spot. Contemplating having some vanilla ice cream topped with homemade fruit preserves for dessert.
Post by: justajane on January 14, 2016, 07:31:20 AM
We get about 5 meals out of it, including one that is just the leftover drippings made into gravy. That's our "vegetarian" meal with just rice and a vegetable.
Seriously, I am a convert. Pork shoulder is a cheap cut of meat, and the richness of this dish stretches it even farther.
Post by: Astatine on January 14, 2016, 11:07:10 PM
We've been on a pork carnitas kick recently. It's so cheap and so delicious. We buy a bulk amount of pork shoulder when it is reduced for quick sale at Sam's. Usually it's about 5 pounds. I think we paid $8 for the last package. We just rub it with a magical collection of spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder, among other things), put it in the crock pot with a little bit of orange and lemon juice and cook the heck out of it for about 10 hours. Then we shred it, put it in a glass 9X13 pan and broil it for 10 minutes. Best. dinner. ever. It can be served with rice or tortillas.
We get about 5 meals out of it, including one that is just the leftover drippings made into gravy. That's our "vegetarian" meal with just rice and a vegetable.
Seriously, I am a convert. Pork shoulder is a cheap cut of meat, and the richness of this dish stretches it even farther.
Sounds delicious and simple! I'm not sure pork shoulder is very cheap here but I'll keep an eye out in autumn/winter (too hot to run a crockpot all day in summer here).
I'm confused by what broiling is though. Google isn't much help (I've looked at a few links and I'm none the wiser because the links already seem to assume you have a basic knowledge of what a broiler is. ie the instructions start with "start your broiler" lol). Can someone translate from US to Aussie? I'm guessing it's what we call the griller in our stove/oven but then I wouldn't use a glass pan for that for fear it would crack, so I'm confused...
Post by: Zaga on January 15, 2016, 07:10:32 AM
Post by: G-dog on January 15, 2016, 07:46:33 AM
We've been on a pork carnitas kick recently. It's so cheap and so delicious. We buy a bulk amount of pork shoulder when it is reduced for quick sale at Sam's. Usually it's about 5 pounds. I think we paid $8 for the last package. We just rub it with a magical collection of spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder, among other things), put it in the crock pot with a little bit of orange and lemon juice and cook the heck out of it for about 10 hours. Then we shred it, put it in a glass 9X13 pan and broil it for 10 minutes. Best. dinner. ever. It can be served with rice or tortillas.
We get about 5 meals out of it, including one that is just the leftover drippings made into gravy. That's our "vegetarian" meal with just rice and a vegetable.
Seriously, I am a convert. Pork shoulder is a cheap cut of meat, and the richness of this dish stretches it even farther.
Sounds delicious and simple! I'm not sure pork shoulder is very cheap here but I'll keep an eye out in autumn/winter (too hot to run a crockpot all day in summer here).
I'm confused by what broiling is though. Google isn't much help (I've looked at a few links and I'm none the wiser because the links already seem to assume you have a basic knowledge of what a broiler is. ie the instructions start with "start your broiler" lol). Can someone translate from US to Aussie? I'm guessing it's what we call the griller in our stove/oven but then I wouldn't use a glass pan for that for fear it would crack, so I'm confused...
You can also do this on the stovetop, or just the regular oven. The goal is to at least partially Caramelize the meat and add some crispy bits - JJ is using the broiler, I use the stovetop. It is probably good even without this step, but this concentrates some of the flavor from braising, and adds the yum mines of caramelization.
Post by: jooles on January 15, 2016, 03:56:02 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on January 16, 2016, 09:27:14 AM
Post by: justajane on January 18, 2016, 01:23:17 PM
We've been on a pork carnitas kick recently. It's so cheap and so delicious. We buy a bulk amount of pork shoulder when it is reduced for quick sale at Sam's. Usually it's about 5 pounds. I think we paid $8 for the last package. We just rub it with a magical collection of spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder, among other things), put it in the crock pot with a little bit of orange and lemon juice and cook the heck out of it for about 10 hours. Then we shred it, put it in a glass 9X13 pan and broil it for 10 minutes. Best. dinner. ever. It can be served with rice or tortillas.
We get about 5 meals out of it, including one that is just the leftover drippings made into gravy. That's our "vegetarian" meal with just rice and a vegetable.
Seriously, I am a convert. Pork shoulder is a cheap cut of meat, and the richness of this dish stretches it even farther.
Sounds delicious and simple! I'm not sure pork shoulder is very cheap here but I'll keep an eye out in autumn/winter (too hot to run a crockpot all day in summer here).
I'm confused by what broiling is though. Google isn't much help (I've looked at a few links and I'm none the wiser because the links already seem to assume you have a basic knowledge of what a broiler is. ie the instructions start with "start your broiler" lol). Can someone translate from US to Aussie? I'm guessing it's what we call the griller in our stove/oven but then I wouldn't use a glass pan for that for fear it would crack, so I'm confused...
You can also do this on the stovetop, or just the regular oven. The goal is to at least partially Caramelize the meat and add some crispy bits - JJ is using the broiler, I use the stovetop. It is probably good even without this step, but this concentrates some of the flavor from braising, and adds the yum mines of caramelization.
Yes, precisely. It is the caramelization process that makes it so delicious. Underneath my oven, I have a broiler, so I just set the oven to broil and slide it right in to that smaller compartment. Couldn't you put your crock pot outside in the summer in Australia? That's what I've started doing here when our temperatures reach the 90s or triple digits.
Pork shoulder is really successful this way because of its high fat content. I imagine other cuts wouldn't taste as good. My husband has also seen recipes for doing pork shoulder with Korean spices instead of Mexican ones. The cooking and broiler process is identical. So apparently this is a well known way of cooking that cut of meat.
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on January 18, 2016, 04:05:06 PM
I basically took a jar of leftover bean soup, mixed in an egg, baking soda, some salt, and enough flour and cornmeal to get to a muffin batter consistency. Turned out pretty good. Little salty, but butter balances it out nicely. And I know for next time.
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Post by: G-dog on January 19, 2016, 03:00:46 PM
Brownies made from scratch - way better than a boxed mix!
And just as easy to make IMHO.
Homemade nutty granola bars. SO GOOD! Addictive...
Post by: lavagirl on January 19, 2016, 03:19:26 PM
Brownies made from scratch - way better than a boxed mix!
And just as easy to make IMHO.
Homemade nutty granola bars. SO GOOD! Addictive...
Put half of the brownie batter in the pan, then place two chocolate bars, then pour the rest of the batter on top- so delicious!
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Post by: sw1tch on January 22, 2016, 01:30:09 PM
Breakfast: bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar, some milled flax seed and cinnamon OR a couple handfuls of mixed nuts OR I load up on bagels/donuts if someone brings them into the office
Lunch: leftovers OR peanut butter and honey sandwiches on 100% whole wheat
Usually some form of fruit (apples/oranges/bananas typically)
Mixed Nuts
Maybe chips, but not typically
Dinner is always a free for all. We ALWAYS have instant noodles for when we don't feel like cooking and occasionally will go out to get something to eat (usually we restrict this to weekends though).
Tonight's menu is spaghetti and meatballs (made by us of course).
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Post by: Zaga on January 23, 2016, 07:39:35 AM
Homemade donuts - aka fried bread dough rolled in granulated sugar & nutmegI do this all the time, cause I make my own bread. I pinch off a bit of dough, fry it, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on it, which I keep in a jar by the stove :-)
Post by: horsepoor on January 23, 2016, 07:45:11 AM
Last night was roasted chicken with all sorts of roasted veggies to clean out the produce drawers - black radish, turnip, parsnip, fingerling potatoes, sweet potatoes and onion. Thought we would have lots of leftovers but apparently we're gluttons because there's not much left!
Post by: G-dog on January 23, 2016, 08:40:50 AM
Homemade donuts - aka fried bread dough rolled in granulated sugar & nutmegI do this all the time, cause I make my own bread. I pinch off a bit of dough, fry it, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on it, which I keep in a jar by the stove :-)
This is the no-knead bread dough you keep in the fridge.
I like the chewy texture the donuts have. Simple but tasty. I too just pinched off small pieces of the cold dough and pan fried them (less than an inch if oil, but more than a typical pan fry)
Post by: Zaga on January 23, 2016, 12:45:11 PM
Very similar to what I do, yummy!Homemade donuts - aka fried bread dough rolled in granulated sugar & nutmegI do this all the time, cause I make my own bread. I pinch off a bit of dough, fry it, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on it, which I keep in a jar by the stove :-)
This is the no-knead bread dough you keep in the fridge.
I like the chewy texture the donuts have. Simple but tasty. I too just pinched off small pieces of the cold dough and pan fried them (less than an inch if oil, but more than a typical pan fry)
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 23, 2016, 04:44:17 PM
Homemade donuts - aka fried bread dough rolled in granulated sugar & nutmeg
Oh yumm!!!! Need to try this!
I am currently having homemade meatballs in tomato red wine sauce over basmati rice
Post by: Astatine on January 23, 2016, 07:18:43 PM
*included nearly half a kilo of home grown cherry tomatoes, plus home grown parsley and chives.
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 24, 2016, 09:35:45 AM
Lunch will be some leftover rice pudding with cinnamon (whatever doesnt go into my breakfast boxes for next week.
Post by: Gerard on January 24, 2016, 09:42:59 AM
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 24, 2016, 09:52:22 AM
Steel cut oats with apples fried in butter. Man, apples keep a long time in the crisper drawer.
Oh yumm!!!! Thanks for the reminder! I still have two huge apples that need to become something soon... pan fried apples with cinnamon on top of rice pudding... yay!
Post by: Rural on January 24, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
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Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 28, 2016, 07:38:21 AM
Lunch will be pulled pork and beef in Diana Maple BBQ sauce with a cup of Basmati rice
Post by: plainjane on January 28, 2016, 07:42:58 AM
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 28, 2016, 08:55:28 AM
lunch will be half an avocado, a hard boiled egg, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, and a few pieces of bacon with a curried mango tahini dressing.
yummm!!! But... cauliflower? Won the lottery eh? ;))
Post by: plainjane on January 28, 2016, 09:17:34 AM
lunch will be half an avocado, a hard boiled egg, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, and a few pieces of bacon with a curried mango tahini dressing.yummm!!! But... cauliflower? Won the lottery eh? ;))
http://www.thestar.com/life/2016/01/22/cauliflower-prices-fall-back-to-earth-in-gta.html
Cauliflower is $2 at the Metro by the St Lawrence Market this week to celebrate the end of renovations ($3 at both the Leslie & Lakeshore Freshco and the Front St No Frills).
But I admit, I bought it last week for $3 at No Frills as I needed a bulky non-starch for my lunches. Something about knowing that the cash flow is about to open up is probably making me spendy. Even making chickpeas from dried doesn't make up for it. :)
Post by: Mermaid3011 on January 28, 2016, 12:58:16 PM
lunch will be half an avocado, a hard boiled egg, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, and a few pieces of bacon with a curried mango tahini dressing.yummm!!! But... cauliflower? Won the lottery eh? ;))
http://www.thestar.com/life/2016/01/22/cauliflower-prices-fall-back-to-earth-in-gta.html
Cauliflower is $2 at the Metro by the St Lawrence Market this week to celebrate the end of renovations ($3 at both the Leslie & Lakeshore Freshco and the Front St No Frills).
But I admit, I bought it last week for $3 at No Frills as I needed a bulky non-starch for my lunches. Something about knowing that the cash flow is about to open up is probably making me spendy. Even making chickpeas from dried doesn't make up for it. :)
LOL you are becoming a big spender girl. Watch out! LOL
I admit though I saw the reduced cauliflowers all over the city and thought "hah! Loss Leaders - I learned something new!".
And may even pick one up at Metro if they look decent for some Cauliflower chickpea Curry.
Post by: horsepoor on January 29, 2016, 07:59:36 PM
Post by: Boganvillia on January 29, 2016, 10:07:22 PM
I am time-shifting: cooking all Saturday afternoon to ease my work week.
In the past 6 hours I have cooked the following:
- 2 x bolognese sauces for the freezer (each to feed 6)
- giant banana bran muffins x 6 ---> freezer
- Creamy Rice Pudding for 6 ---> fridge
- homemade muesli ---> pantry
- I pulled homemade bread out of the breadmaker (though technically I put in on this morning) ---> ... countertop
- a terrine ---> freezer
So, I am basically a Time Lord.
Post by: alsoknownasDean on January 31, 2016, 05:57:54 AM
We've been on a pork carnitas kick recently. It's so cheap and so delicious. We buy a bulk amount of pork shoulder when it is reduced for quick sale at Sam's. Usually it's about 5 pounds. I think we paid $8 for the last package. We just rub it with a magical collection of spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder, among other things), put it in the crock pot with a little bit of orange and lemon juice and cook the heck out of it for about 10 hours. Then we shred it, put it in a glass 9X13 pan and broil it for 10 minutes. Best. dinner. ever. It can be served with rice or tortillas.
We get about 5 meals out of it, including one that is just the leftover drippings made into gravy. That's our "vegetarian" meal with just rice and a vegetable.
Seriously, I am a convert. Pork shoulder is a cheap cut of meat, and the richness of this dish stretches it even farther.
Sounds delicious and simple! I'm not sure pork shoulder is very cheap here but I'll keep an eye out in autumn/winter (too hot to run a crockpot all day in summer here).
I'm confused by what broiling is though. Google isn't much help (I've looked at a few links and I'm none the wiser because the links already seem to assume you have a basic knowledge of what a broiler is. ie the instructions start with "start your broiler" lol). Can someone translate from US to Aussie? I'm guessing it's what we call the griller in our stove/oven but then I wouldn't use a glass pan for that for fear it would crack, so I'm confused...
Yeah I've used pork forequarter for carnitas. It's often about $8 a kilo on special at Coles, maybe cheaper at the butchers or the markets. There's a little bit of skin on it, but not as much as the bits usually used for roasting.
A broiler is in your oven. It's when you turn on the top heating element (or flames) only and raise the top shelf up near the top of the oven. I usually leave the oven door cracked open when I'm broiling something. If you're broiling meat, you do have to turn it over halfway through.
That's usually known as the griller here. :)
Oh, I just finished a bowl of chicken and bean soup I made earlier. I made chicken stock from a leftover BBQ chicken I bought the other day, added some fresh vegetables (celery, red onion, spring onions, zucchini, tomatoes, etc) with a few tins of beans and lentils thrown in for good measure. It's very nice.
It is a bit weird to make soup in summer, but whatever :)
Post by: horsepoor on January 31, 2016, 11:21:15 AM
Post by: JLR on January 31, 2016, 03:24:43 PM
Post by: pablo suarve on January 31, 2016, 03:38:05 PM
Post by: EverCurious on February 01, 2016, 10:54:16 AM
Post by: Mermaid3011 on February 01, 2016, 11:28:50 AM
And for dessert: KitKat :)
Post by: Rural on February 01, 2016, 05:26:13 PM
Post by: Papa Mustache on February 02, 2016, 08:26:57 AM
Also sitting here on the desk staring at me is an orange. That'll get eaten in about 30 mins.
Looking forward to reading this whole thread. I am NOT a creative eater. I get hungry and grab the easiest most obvious solution. I also need to lose some weight.
Post by: horsepoor on February 02, 2016, 08:41:18 PM
Actually, earlier we had a sort of fajita thing - black beans made in the Instant Pot, fancied up with some lard, dried chile, cumin, tomato paste and lamb stock. Damn those were good; wish I'd made more of them. Chicken breast cooked sous vide and added to peppers and onions, stir fried, and some cheddar melted over the whole affair before eating.
Breakfast this week: Sausage and broccoli stuffed acorn squash.
Lunch today: last night's leftovers - pho inspired eggdrop soup
Tomorrow we're having our first 72-hour sous vide ribs along with braised kale and homemade cornbread (homegrown corn).
Post by: Bracken_Joy on February 14, 2016, 01:54:21 PM
Post by: Rural on February 14, 2016, 05:16:48 PM
Well, I was eating that a little while ago. Now it's on to red wine and sugar free chocolates.
Post by: Inaya on February 14, 2016, 05:20:46 PM
Potato-bacon soup for dinner in a couple hours. I made a huge batch yesterday, so probably be eating off it for several days.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on February 14, 2016, 05:59:43 PM
A fair bit of:
Garlic powder (moderate amount)
Salt
Nutritional Yeast
Smoked paprika
A small amount of:
Chili powder
Turmeric
Chipotle powder
Post by: horsepoor on February 14, 2016, 06:40:54 PM
Post by: choppingwood on February 14, 2016, 07:56:48 PM
A glass of merlot to go with it.
The chicken dish leftover, with one more serving to go after this.
Post by: Squirrel away on February 15, 2016, 01:45:27 AM
Roasted chickpeas. I have nailed the seasoning. I do:
A fair bit of:
Garlic powder (moderate amount)
Salt
Nutritional Yeast
Smoked paprika
A small amount of:
Chili powder
Turmeric
Chipotle powder
Mmm, I love roasted chickpeas. I might make them today.:)
Post by: coolistdude on February 17, 2016, 09:00:46 PM
Post by: dontwannaworkforever on February 18, 2016, 01:20:34 AM
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Post by: Gerard on February 23, 2016, 07:58:35 AM
Post by: jfietz on February 23, 2016, 10:44:48 AM
Post by: plainjane on February 24, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Today it's pork tenderloin sauteed with cumin & chili powder, corn, tomatillo salsa, brown rice & avocado.
Post by: 4alpacas on February 24, 2016, 09:25:52 AM
Alton Brown is great, and I used his oven baked brown rice recipe to make the basis of my lunch bowls this week (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/baked-brown-rice-recipe.html). I just used a covered Corningware dish instead of the tin foil, and olive oil instead of butter.Thanks for the recipe! I'm going to give it a try this weekend.
I'm eating strawberries with full fat yogurt from TJ's.
Post by: SaskyStache on February 24, 2016, 12:10:24 PM
Post by: Zaga on February 24, 2016, 07:20:23 PM
Post by: Inaya on February 24, 2016, 07:42:28 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on February 26, 2016, 05:01:00 PM
Post by: opnfld on February 26, 2016, 05:09:44 PM
Post by: horsepoor on February 26, 2016, 06:07:07 PM
Obsidian Stout on the side. Yay Friday.
Post by: AlwaysBeenASaver on February 28, 2016, 01:24:10 PM
Post by: Gerard on February 29, 2016, 05:29:46 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on March 03, 2016, 05:39:44 PM
(http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz124/azwolf25/Mobile%20Uploads/58ACFD79-850B-4F0D-AE6D-021F867D3730.jpg) (http://s820.photobucket.com/user/azwolf25/media/Mobile%20Uploads/58ACFD79-850B-4F0D-AE6D-021F867D3730.jpg.html)
Post by: Bracken_Joy on March 03, 2016, 08:34:35 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on March 05, 2016, 08:23:32 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on March 07, 2016, 05:53:04 PM
(Would prefer the wine posted above. Hey, MrPercentage, feel free to mail some to Oregon!)
Post by: jooles on March 08, 2016, 12:31:03 PM
soup =
pinto beans
broccoli
onion
carrot
cabbage
spinach
celery
herbs and spices, salt and pepper, a touch of soy sauce and mustard ( sounds weird but it adds a complexity to the flavor profile)
Post by: Inaya on March 08, 2016, 02:21:16 PM
Post by: Rural on March 08, 2016, 02:24:13 PM
Post by: 2Birds1Stone on March 08, 2016, 02:24:14 PM
Post by: Smevans on March 08, 2016, 10:42:56 PM
Post by: Zaga on March 09, 2016, 12:44:27 AM
Post by: Inaya on March 09, 2016, 08:32:51 AM
Post by: lunahsol on March 11, 2016, 12:12:08 PM
Post by: Rural on March 11, 2016, 12:51:49 PM
Post by: soccerluvof4 on March 15, 2016, 12:44:42 PM
Post by: horsepoor on March 15, 2016, 08:14:16 PM
Post by: 4alpacas on March 16, 2016, 08:38:44 AM
Post by: Zaga on March 17, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
Post by: Inaya on March 17, 2016, 05:09:34 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on March 17, 2016, 07:23:43 PM
They.
Are.
So.
Goooood.
Mhhnjjms mmhhsh
Post by: alsoknownasDean on March 18, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Not bad :)
Post by: MMMaybe on March 19, 2016, 12:19:31 AM
We are moving countries in about 10 days and so we are on a fridge/cupboard clear out. The meal combinations are getting more and more random. Last night, chicken cooked in a sauce made out of marmalade, soy sauce and BBQ sauce was an unexpected success :) (and moved 2 half empty bottles out of my fridge!)
Post by: mrpercentage on March 19, 2016, 08:37:27 PM
Post by: Boganvillia on March 20, 2016, 02:08:48 AM
Earlier today: a hunk of blue cheese and a glass of orange juice was THE ONLY food I had during a 9-hour hospo shift.
Fortunately breakfast was a reasonably hearty porridge with banana, and coffee.
Post by: Willbrewer on March 24, 2016, 03:13:28 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on March 25, 2016, 04:37:49 AM
Post by: dougules on March 25, 2016, 01:54:17 PM
Post by: HappierAtHome on March 26, 2016, 01:09:56 AM
Post by: Parizade on March 27, 2016, 02:21:11 PM
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/easy-quinoa-pizza-bowls/
Post by: Rural on March 27, 2016, 03:42:09 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on March 29, 2016, 04:25:14 AM
Post by: Squirrel away on April 03, 2016, 03:18:28 AM
Post by: Campanula on April 03, 2016, 09:47:42 AM
More chickpeas tonight as I'm making a biiiig peach and chickpea curry. Some for tonight, some for the freezer. I've not been cooking lately, so this is a good food day.
Post by: Inaya on April 04, 2016, 05:17:16 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 04, 2016, 05:25:27 PM
Post by: pbkmaine on April 04, 2016, 05:52:50 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on April 05, 2016, 06:16:38 AM
Post by: Jtrey17 on April 05, 2016, 03:12:05 PM
Post by: Gerard on April 05, 2016, 03:26:14 PM
Post by: horsepoor on April 05, 2016, 08:57:58 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on April 06, 2016, 02:51:19 AM
Post by: jooles on April 06, 2016, 11:34:21 AM
Post by: limeandpepper on April 07, 2016, 08:59:20 AM
Post by: Gerard on April 08, 2016, 06:03:16 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 09, 2016, 11:09:16 AM
With "dorito" seasoning: http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/ (http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/)
Post by: G-dog on April 09, 2016, 06:44:28 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on April 09, 2016, 07:52:54 PM
Light cheese pep
plan on pouring on some buffalo sauce--- Oh yeah! (Despicable Me voice)
Post by: HappierAtHome on April 09, 2016, 08:13:01 PM
Crispy roasted chickpeas:http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-roasted-chickpeas-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219753 (http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-roasted-chickpeas-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219753)
With "dorito" seasoning: http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/ (http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/)
Does the Doritos seasoning really taste like Doritos?
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 09, 2016, 09:06:38 PM
Crispy roasted chickpeas:http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-roasted-chickpeas-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219753 (http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-roasted-chickpeas-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219753)
With "dorito" seasoning: http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/ (http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/)
Does the Doritos seasoning really taste like Doritos?
Well... I haven't had Doritos in quite a while, given my deeply hippy, anti-processed foods nature. But as far as I *remember* Doritos tasting? EXACTLY THE SAME. Sooooo tasty.
Post by: Gerard on April 10, 2016, 07:03:07 AM
Crispy roasted chickpeas:http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-roasted-chickpeas-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219753 (http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-roasted-chickpeas-in-the-oven-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-219753)
With "dorito" seasoning: http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/ (http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/dorito-flavored-popcorn-dairy-free/)
Thanks, BrackenJoy, that wholenewmom website was new to me and I'm diggin' it (although I personally have no objection to MSG).
Post by: Squirrel away on April 10, 2016, 07:18:24 AM
Banana and almond milk smoothie.
Post by: choppingwood on April 10, 2016, 08:06:23 AM
Post by: mrpercentage on April 11, 2016, 09:31:51 PM
(http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz124/azwolf25/Mobile%20Uploads/08E1C1E9-5D23-4CCB-BDDB-6852D0947053.jpg) (http://s820.photobucket.com/user/azwolf25/media/Mobile%20Uploads/08E1C1E9-5D23-4CCB-BDDB-6852D0947053.jpg.html)
Post by: Inaya on April 12, 2016, 07:56:22 AM
Post by: lunahsol on April 12, 2016, 12:20:05 PM
Post by: boy_bye on April 12, 2016, 12:28:22 PM
Post by: iknowiyam on April 12, 2016, 02:55:59 PM
*(celery, PB, and raisins - in case that doesn't make sense outside of the US)
Post by: EngineerYogi on April 12, 2016, 04:15:49 PM
Post by: Rural on April 13, 2016, 02:51:36 PM
Post by: horsepoor on April 13, 2016, 05:21:27 PM
Post by: alsoknownasDean on April 22, 2016, 04:41:32 AM
I'm trying to free up some space in the cupboard and freezer. :)
Post by: Warlord1986 on April 22, 2016, 09:38:18 AM
Last night? I made fried rice for the first time, along with pepper chicken. I feel so proud of me!
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 25, 2016, 07:21:44 PM
Edit: I'm sure you were all very worried, but another 10 minutes did the trick, and that artichoke was delicious.
Post by: Boganvillia on April 27, 2016, 12:04:56 AM
served with
Black Bean Salad - black beans, avocado, capsicum, spring onions, jalapeno peppers, ex-frozen corn
Post by: Squirrel away on April 27, 2016, 02:12:35 AM
Black Bean Salad - black beans, avocado, capsicum, spring onions, jalapeno peppers, ex-frozen corn
One of my favourites.:)
Post by: Boganvillia on April 27, 2016, 03:10:19 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on April 29, 2016, 01:01:40 PM
Post by: rulesofbio on May 10, 2016, 06:14:52 PM
:P :P :P
Post by: Rural on May 10, 2016, 06:49:41 PM
Post by: horsepoor on May 11, 2016, 06:58:20 AM
Post by: DCKatie09 on May 11, 2016, 10:42:43 AM
Post by: Dmoneyzzz on May 12, 2016, 12:21:52 AM
Post by: Rural on May 12, 2016, 04:32:43 AM
Grilled cheese on homemade multigrain bread with pesto I made last summer when the basil was going crazy and spinach I picked ten minutes ago. Oh, and olives from a jar. Yummmm.
Wait wait wait. Where's the elderberry?Oh shit, I thought I responded to this! Thank you, RWD. You would have gotten much more props if you went through with it and clicked that "submit edit" button, but I appreciated it anyway.
Actually, you would have gotten much more props if you posted a recipe for grilled cheese with elderberry and basil, but that's because people are insane.
As it happens, I have good cheese, homemade bread, elderberry, and basil all handy. Hmmm. Too bad it sounds utterly foul.
Heh. You know, I'd forgotten all about it, but I bet my supper was inspired by that conversation (plus several internet recipes, all of which included avocado, which I don't have, hence the olives.)
For the curious, the elderberries are in the cabinet (dehydrated).
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on May 15, 2016, 11:49:33 AM
Post by: Dmoneyzzz on May 15, 2016, 08:51:08 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 15, 2016, 08:57:43 PM
Visiting my parents has some perks.
Post by: jan62 on May 16, 2016, 01:35:20 AM
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Post by: Rural on May 16, 2016, 01:09:14 PM
Post by: drunkenNoodles on May 16, 2016, 02:26:25 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on May 16, 2016, 09:14:11 PM
I stopped by Arby's yesterday just for the Jamocha Shake. I guess painting my house myself makes me feel entitled to buy more fast food than usual. I am; however, saving $1400 by doing it myself.
Post by: Zaga on May 19, 2016, 05:43:07 PM
I made the rice and broccoli to go with :-)
Post by: Dmoneyzzz on May 20, 2016, 11:57:11 AM
I have pancakes, bacon, eggs, biscuits, oatmeal, and fruit. 8)
Cheers!
Post by: alsoknownasDean on May 21, 2016, 08:58:31 PM
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Post by: HappierAtHome on May 21, 2016, 09:18:15 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 24, 2016, 01:06:27 PM
I used a modified version of this recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/instant-pot-pork-carnitas-mexican/ (http://www.skinnytaste.com/instant-pot-pork-carnitas-mexican/)
Instead of the sazon, I used homemade taco seasoning, and instead of (additional) adobo seasoning, I used turmeric. I would still use the chipotles en adobo though, really a characteristic flavor.
Post by: horsepoor on May 26, 2016, 09:46:00 PM
Served over pan-fried spaghetti squash "noodles" flavored with some coconut aminos, sesame oil, sriracha and scallions.
Some homemade kimchi on the side.
Post by: Rezdent on May 29, 2016, 08:24:58 PM
Finally nailed the elusive deep dish crust with cornmeal bottom perfectly - filled with sauce, cheese, roasted bell peppers, paper thin pepperoni slices, onions, cheese, olives, jalapenos, anchovies - did I mention cheese?
Post by: Inaya on May 29, 2016, 08:45:02 PM
Post by: Primm on May 29, 2016, 11:03:41 PM
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on May 30, 2016, 11:13:24 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 30, 2016, 11:24:57 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 30, 2016, 11:25:50 AM
Savory oatmeal with an egg and a sprinkle of sharp cheddar. I think savory is a keeper!
That's one of my favorites, particularly with a sprinkle of chives or green onion- gives it a little bit of texture difference, and some "bright" bites! A tiny bit of soy sauce can be pretty stellar as well.
Post by: Rural on May 30, 2016, 11:50:04 AM
Post by: GuitarStv on May 30, 2016, 12:16:31 PM
A raw beet, peeled. Anything this gross has to be good for me.
Raw beet again. I've been having one of these a day for quite a while now. Still not warming up to the taste.
Post by: horsepoor on May 30, 2016, 12:38:14 PM
We did BBQ ribs last night, so I'm now eating leftover diced up ribs scrambled with egg and green chile, leftover collards and leftover cornbread crisped up in the skillet with the pork fat.
Post by: GuitarStv on May 30, 2016, 12:56:29 PM
OK, why on earth are you eating raw beets? They're not bad cut very thinly in a slaw or something, but just a whole, peeled beet?
It's easier than juicing them, and they're supposed to be good for you. They certainly do some cool stuff to your endurance on a bike.
Post by: mrpercentage on May 30, 2016, 01:10:22 PM
Rock and roll-- blueberry/blue raz/grape
Post by: Inaya on May 31, 2016, 11:15:37 AM
Post by: Rural on May 31, 2016, 11:18:23 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on May 31, 2016, 01:15:43 PM
Post by: limeandpepper on June 02, 2016, 07:18:52 PM
OK, why on earth are you eating raw beets? They're not bad cut very thinly in a slaw or something, but just a whole, peeled beet?
It's easier than juicing them, and they're supposed to be good for you. They certainly do some cool stuff to your endurance on a bike.
I have made beetroot smoothies (http://theindolentcook.blogspot.com/2013/05/honey-yoghurt-beetroot-smoothie.html) before, it's pretty easy, only a bit more work than just eating them like an apple. Perhaps something you can consider if you have a blender.
Rhubarb Mushroom Soup (http://jasmincookbook.com/rhubarb-mushroom-soup/). Sounds really weird, I know, but it's actually sooooo good. I didn't use as much rhubarb as called for (ran out), but next time I will be sure I have enough. Great way to use up rhubarb if you don't want to consume it with 6 cups of sugar (e.g. every sweet rhubarb recipe ever).
Thanks for posting this, how interesting! I don't think I've ever had rhubarb in a savoury dish before. Hope to try it sometime.
Post by: horsepoor on June 02, 2016, 09:42:37 PM
Thanks for posting this, how interesting! I don't think I've ever had rhubarb in a savoury dish before. Hope to try it sometime.
+1
Do you think this would work as a cold soup? I have a big rhubarb plant and never use it because we don't really do desserts. I keep meaning to experiment with making a syrup with it to see if it would replace tamarind paste, but never get around to it.
Post by: Inaya on June 03, 2016, 07:15:19 AM
It's texturally similar to cream of mushroom soup (real; not the canned kind), which I think is better hot. But when I was looking for ideas, I did see some recipes for cold rhubarb soups. I didn't look too closely because I was looking for a hot soup for work lunches.Thanks for posting this, how interesting! I don't think I've ever had rhubarb in a savoury dish before. Hope to try it sometime.
+1
Do you think this would work as a cold soup? I have a big rhubarb plant and never use it because we don't really do desserts. I keep meaning to experiment with making a syrup with it to see if it would replace tamarind paste, but never get around to it.
Post by: Inaya on June 06, 2016, 12:15:05 PM
So I made this again, and for some reason it came out tasting kinda of pickly. I think it was because I used more rhubarb and it was much, much fresher. And I think the dill was starting to get a bit bitter as well. It's not awful, but it's not amazing either. So modulate the rhubarb if you're not sure how the first batch will go. Also, salt made it even more picklier, so go easy there as well.It's texturally similar to cream of mushroom soup (real; not the canned kind), which I think is better hot. But when I was looking for ideas, I did see some recipes for cold rhubarb soups. I didn't look too closely because I was looking for a hot soup for work lunches.Thanks for posting this, how interesting! I don't think I've ever had rhubarb in a savoury dish before. Hope to try it sometime.
+1
Do you think this would work as a cold soup? I have a big rhubarb plant and never use it because we don't really do desserts. I keep meaning to experiment with making a syrup with it to see if it would replace tamarind paste, but never get around to it.
Post by: horsepoor on June 06, 2016, 12:56:25 PM
Eating right now: homegrown strawberries.
Post by: zephyr911 on June 06, 2016, 01:02:05 PM
Tasty work lunches for a buck or so, my favorite.
Post by: Rural on June 06, 2016, 04:24:21 PM
Post by: Inaya on June 07, 2016, 08:51:49 PM
Cleaned out the fridge instead: leftover chicken (made a 65 cents/lb whole chicken in the Instant Pot yesterday--froze half) over leftover rice with half a can of Hatch green chiles, some random cheese that was in the fridge, improvised taco-esque seasoning, and a couple shreds of almost-wilted lettuce to make it "healthy."
Post by: Gerard on June 10, 2016, 06:13:56 PM
Post by: JLR on June 10, 2016, 08:15:30 PM
Egg and lettuce sandwiches for lunch!
Post by: horsepoor on June 10, 2016, 09:04:54 PM
Beverage is a glass (or two) of Toasted Head Pinot Noir.
I'm reading The Everlasting Meal and am all inspired.
Post by: Rural on June 10, 2016, 10:07:00 PM
Supper was leftovers - tamale pie (him) and spaghetti (me). Have discovered you can cook spaghetti, pasta, sauce, and all, in the instant pot in less than ten minutes for a one-dish meal.
Post by: Gerard on June 11, 2016, 08:41:46 AM
Oh it's a good day! Potato salad of homegrown Yukon gold baby spuds...
That does sound like a good day. I love how the fresh-produce season provides more opportunities to stop and say, "Man, life is good!"
Post by: Rural on June 11, 2016, 10:12:34 AM
Post by: horsepoor on June 11, 2016, 11:46:30 AM
Oh it's a good day! Potato salad of homegrown Yukon gold baby spuds...
That does sound like a good day. I love how the fresh-produce season provides more opportunities to stop and say, "Man, life is good!"
Yes, suddenly the garden is an embarrassment of riches! Right now I'm eating homegrown eggs sunnyside up over a hash of beets, mushrooms and homegrown leeks and Swiss chard.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on June 19, 2016, 11:52:24 PM
Prefab frozen chicken nuggets and prefab frozen potato cakes. In my defence, I have duly unfrozen them both. Eating them with mustard (nuggets) and ketchup (potatoes).
My uni housemates called this style of cuisine 'heatable eatables', but I'm stealing 'prefab'. Not that I really have cause to use it. I don't often talk about chicken nuggets...
Post by: Boganvillia on June 20, 2016, 03:19:49 AM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on June 20, 2016, 03:57:36 AM
Post by: EngineerYogi on June 20, 2016, 11:37:22 AM
Post by: Warlord1986 on June 21, 2016, 08:18:28 AM
Post by: horsepoor on June 21, 2016, 08:42:34 AM
Post by: DCKatie09 on June 21, 2016, 10:53:35 AM
Post by: Inaya on June 21, 2016, 11:32:29 AM
Post by: Squirrel away on June 22, 2016, 07:16:31 AM
Post by: EngineerYogi on June 22, 2016, 11:41:03 AM
Post by: DCKatie09 on June 22, 2016, 12:18:32 PM
Post by: seathink on June 22, 2016, 01:03:27 PM
Post by: anngrant on June 23, 2016, 10:52:56 AM
Post by: Gerard on June 24, 2016, 04:21:29 PM
Post by: horsepoor on June 24, 2016, 08:22:30 PM
Post by: dorothyc on June 25, 2016, 10:41:48 AM
Post by: Inaya on June 27, 2016, 02:03:38 PM
Post by: Gerard on June 28, 2016, 04:38:15 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 28, 2016, 10:28:22 PM
Fig/matcha/ginger/whey protein smoothie.
that actually sounds really good. never thought of using fig in my smoothie.
I ate 1/2 wheat/tahini/tomato/spinach/roasted zuchinni sandwich with sweet potato fries + mustard and 1/2 giant kiwi.
Post by: Boganvillia on June 29, 2016, 08:33:18 PM
Meantime I will: Then take the preschooler with me to collect the school age boy. Come back home, meet up with the high school daughter who has gotten herself home. Make some pastry and put it in the fridge. Take all three kids with me to the dressmakers where the big girl is having a formal dress altered.
Come home, get the pastry out of the fridge and finish making this South African custard tart (http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/south-african-custard-tart-20160621-gpo6h0.html).
We will all eat dinner around 6.30pm: myself, three kids, DH, as well as our lovely boarder.
Drive the daughter to a music concert at 7pm. Probably go back and collect her around 9.30pm.
Post by: DCKatie09 on June 30, 2016, 10:38:20 AM
Post by: mrpercentage on July 02, 2016, 10:40:20 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on July 03, 2016, 09:40:57 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 04, 2016, 12:40:01 AM
Post by: horsepoor on July 04, 2016, 10:24:45 AM
Post by: Boganvillia on July 05, 2016, 08:49:38 PM
Our house lies about 500m from a great Chinese supermarket. If for some reason that one doesn't stock what we need, there is another one a further 50m beyond it.
Here's to 21st C multicultural cities.
Post by: Inaya on July 06, 2016, 08:23:46 AM
Post by: plainjane on July 06, 2016, 06:02:33 PM
a single strawberry from the hanging basket for dessert.
And the last few swallows of my alcoholic root beer from last night that I had forgotten in the fridge.
Post by: Gerard on July 06, 2016, 07:25:42 PM
Post by: Inaya on July 06, 2016, 09:12:20 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 07, 2016, 05:24:30 AM
Post by: horsepoor on July 07, 2016, 01:26:24 PM
Post by: Rural on July 07, 2016, 06:39:42 PM
This follows a thoroughly fabulous prik khing - the first time I've really gotten it to taste like it does at a good Thai restaurant. Happiness is (apparently) more fish sauce and a little bit of sugar.
Post by: limeandpepper on July 17, 2016, 10:31:51 PM
Post by: alsoknownasDean on July 18, 2016, 04:29:39 AM
A bit underdone on the inside, but tastes nice.
Post by: HappierAtHome on July 18, 2016, 04:55:06 AM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 19, 2016, 05:51:25 PM
Home sick. :(
Post by: Bracken_Joy on July 19, 2016, 05:54:36 PM
=o
Post by: horsepoor on July 19, 2016, 10:39:03 PM
Post by: dorothyc on July 20, 2016, 01:44:40 PM
Post by: Boganvillia on July 25, 2016, 11:20:38 PM
5 chicken thigh cutlets (fried), 2 tbsps mild curry paste (fried), 3 peeled chopped sweet potatoes, can of coconut cream, 2 cups chicken stock, 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 3 tbsps brown sugar - cooked on high for 2.5 hours. Turned down to low for a further 2 hrs.
I'll throw in some mushrooms and coriander close to serving time, and will serve with rice.
(When I see the beef on special, this one is next: Beef Rendang. (http://www.recipetineats.com/beef-rendang/))
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 26, 2016, 02:03:15 AM
In the slow cooker, simmering away as I type:
5 chicken thigh cutlets (fried), 2 tbsps mild curry paste (fried), 3 peeled chopped sweet potatoes, can of coconut cream, 2 cups chicken stock, 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut, 1/4 cup fish sauce, 3 tbsps brown sugar - cooked on high for 2.5 hours. Turned down to low for a further 2 hrs.
I'll throw in some mushrooms and coriander close to serving time, and will serve with rice.
(When I see the beef on special, this one is next: Beef Rendang. (http://www.recipetineats.com/beef-rendang/))
Oh, might have to steal this.
Diced chicken thighs or do you cook them whole then shred?
Post by: Squirrel away on July 26, 2016, 06:06:52 AM
Post by: horsepoor on July 26, 2016, 07:01:19 AM
Post by: Boganvillia on July 27, 2016, 12:55:03 AM
Diced chicken thighs or do you cook them whole then shred?
Just cook them whole (mine were on the bone), and then no real need to shred, but if you wanted to, of course they would fall apart readily :)
Post by: boyerbt on July 28, 2016, 12:02:20 PM
Post by: Inaya on July 28, 2016, 12:20:39 PM
Half of a freshly baked s'more cookieCommunal cookies/coffee cake/donuts. Didn't bring my lunch today so... there's lunch. Free but not healthy--might be a metaphor for America's obesity problems.
Post by: Boganvillia on July 29, 2016, 02:54:34 AM
Ordinarily we do fish in breadcrumbs: it made for a good change.
Post by: Inaya on August 03, 2016, 12:52:54 PM
Multipurpose shredded pork: pork shoulder, salt, pepper, brown sugar
Post by: 1967mama on August 03, 2016, 04:01:07 PM
Post by: G-dog on August 03, 2016, 04:22:50 PM
Post by: horsepoor on August 04, 2016, 10:35:59 AM
Lunch: leftovers from last night's dinner: homemade cornbread, collards with tomatoes (both homegrown), and beans with andouille sausage cooked in the Instant Pot.
Post by: 1967mama on August 04, 2016, 12:31:42 PM
Post by: Rural on August 04, 2016, 01:06:22 PM
Post by: limeandpepper on August 06, 2016, 02:13:54 AM
Post by: G-dog on August 06, 2016, 12:30:20 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on August 07, 2016, 04:58:29 AM
Homemade mac & cheese with home grown tomatoes. Yummy.
Dessert in bed with a moist and zesty slice of orange-almond cake, and a cup of tea. Feels so good after a hard day's work!
Lucky ladies!
Post by: Zaga on August 08, 2016, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on August 08, 2016, 10:05:54 PM
Lamb noodle soup. It's pretty good considering I made it mostly with scraps of things in the freezer!
Came here to post chicken noodle soup. :)
Post by: horsepoor on August 13, 2016, 08:44:17 PM
Post by: 1967mama on August 13, 2016, 08:54:33 PM
Post by: mrpercentage on August 21, 2016, 12:00:21 PM
Post by: Dmoneyzzz on August 21, 2016, 04:10:08 PM
Right now I am eating a bunch of fresh fruit. I have green grapes, purple grapes, strawberries, plums, and blueberries all mixed in a fruit salad.
I'm not sure what's for dinner yet, but I do love fresh fruit from the refrigerator! :)
Post by: gggggg on August 21, 2016, 08:30:33 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on August 22, 2016, 03:34:13 AM
Post by: gggggg on August 22, 2016, 01:09:49 PM
Post by: Inaya on August 23, 2016, 12:57:32 PM
Post by: Rural on August 23, 2016, 04:44:42 PM
Post by: gggggg on August 24, 2016, 11:43:53 AM
Post by: boy_bye on August 24, 2016, 01:42:41 PM
Post by: 1967mama on August 24, 2016, 01:46:44 PM
Post by: 4alpacas on August 24, 2016, 02:08:39 PM
slices of ham wrapped around slices of brie <3Brie. Yum.
I'm drinking water. I just finished my lunch of chicken and broccoli. I'm contemplating eating a nectarine, but now I want brie.
Post by: horsepoor on August 24, 2016, 09:46:32 PM
Post by: Gerard on August 28, 2016, 11:43:23 AM
Post by: 1967mama on August 28, 2016, 02:39:25 PM
Post by: Rural on August 28, 2016, 03:26:53 PM
Post by: Warlord1986 on August 28, 2016, 03:37:35 PM
Post by: horsepoor on August 28, 2016, 06:28:31 PM
Baby beets (3 kinds) cooked sous vide for about three hours with a sprig of fresh Rosemary, lemon slices, pepper and bacon grease.
A hybrid between fritatta and scalloped potatoes - two layers of red potato slices browned in duck fat, then sauteed leek slices layered over that, all drowned in a batter of duck eggs, cream cheese, tarragon and red pepper with some flour and leavener to make it a little more cake-like.
Post by: Gerard on September 04, 2016, 12:43:50 PM
Post by: sunnyca on September 04, 2016, 04:29:15 PM
Post by: plainjane on September 05, 2016, 04:45:37 AM
Cooked spinach with olive oil, roasted red peppers, and diced candied orange peel. I felt very Ottolenghi.
I love Ottolenghi moments.
Post by: zephyr911 on September 06, 2016, 06:52:13 PM
Post by: jessaragen on September 09, 2016, 05:35:46 AM
Post by: horsepoor on September 09, 2016, 09:44:46 PM
Post by: 1967mama on September 14, 2016, 12:08:21 AM
Post by: Boganvillia on October 02, 2016, 11:14:24 PM
http://chelseawinter.co.nz/sausage-rolls/
Served with this:
http://www.changs.com/recipes/oriental-fried-noodle-salad
Australians may recognize the Old Skool noodle recipe , which must have been kicking around for 30 years, by now. Much depends on the particular noodle, which is a crunchy style poured from the packet and devoured like crisps. Can't just sub in normal noodles. Anyhoo, the recipe is great and up there with coleslaw as a method for using up a cabbage. (Much better, if, like me, you dislike coleslaw.)
Post by: Bracken_Joy on October 04, 2016, 09:37:55 PM
...it's been a weird day.
Post by: plainjane on October 05, 2016, 05:29:20 PM
Lindor chocolate with hazelnut filling (I fell for a promo of 55 Lindts for $15+tax)
The duck was supposed to be roasted whole (on sale for 2.50/lb), but work has been keeping me too late, so I broke it down to breasts, legs, wings, and carcass for faster prep times. I'll render the fat and make stock with the carcass this weekend. Legs and wings have been roasted for meals tbd, and the breasts were two good dinners.
Post by: Gerard on October 05, 2016, 07:11:12 PM
Also, really ripe local pears. I love this time of year.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on October 05, 2016, 07:56:39 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on October 10, 2016, 04:16:43 PM
Eaten at home in the sun thanks to a precious day off from work.
Post by: Bracken_Joy on October 12, 2016, 04:34:30 PM
Post by: Inaya on October 12, 2016, 08:28:01 PM
Post by: Kitsunegari on October 13, 2016, 01:03:18 PM
Post by: 4alpacas on October 13, 2016, 02:36:58 PM
Post by: Warlord1986 on October 23, 2016, 03:32:50 PM
Post by: swick on October 23, 2016, 05:09:36 PM
It's the type of soup you can literally feel your cells absorbing, it's like a hug from the inside out! Added bonus, I made a big pot so I don't have to worry about cooking for the next couple of days.
Post by: arebelspy on October 23, 2016, 06:07:26 PM
Thai soup - Duck stock, galangal, lemongrass, ginger, thai red chili, orange pepper, mushrooms, bok choy, chicken, some chopped up kimchi, lime leaves, coconut milk, fish sauce and various other seasonings.
It's the type of soup you can literally feel your cells absorbing, it's like a hug from the inside out! Added bonus, I made a big pot so I don't have to worry about cooking for the next couple of days.
WANT!
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on October 24, 2016, 09:34:52 AM
Post by: swick on October 24, 2016, 10:57:09 AM
Thai soup - Duck stock, galangal, lemongrass, ginger, thai red chili, orange pepper, mushrooms, bok choy, chicken, some chopped up kimchi, lime leaves, coconut milk, fish sauce and various other seasonings.
It's the type of soup you can literally feel your cells absorbing, it's like a hug from the inside out! Added bonus, I made a big pot so I don't have to worry about cooking for the next couple of days.
WANT!
Anytime you want to come visit ARS, there will be good food :D
Post by: arebelspy on October 24, 2016, 06:20:26 PM
Anytime you want to come visit ARS, there will be good food :D
Nice! We Skyped recently with A&A and they mentioned your parents had some land we could meet you and DH at to park RVs and hang out? (And play GAMES!) :)
Food and games and hanging out is the plan.
EDIT: Oh, we aren't in your journal. Oh well, lol.
Post by: EngineerYogi on October 24, 2016, 09:17:33 PM
Post by: MBot on October 24, 2016, 10:11:03 PM
:
Bran muffins with leftover cranberry sauce and banana mixed in with a few frozen blueberries
Homemade banana bread
Butternut squash with whole wheat bread stuffing and a bacon strip on top of each half.
Also latkes made mostly from leftover roast potatoes, carrots and garlic. Mmmmm
Post by: Dmoneyzzz on October 25, 2016, 01:35:38 AM
I had a chicken burrito with spinach and rice and frijoles y queso. It was a good day!
I am also eating animal crackers and learning Spanish now. Life is great and I'm glad to be a part of this forum, cheers.
Post by: horsepoor on October 27, 2016, 12:30:38 PM
Breakfast: Homemade yogurt with apricot butter canned from free apricots.
Post by: alsoknownasDean on November 01, 2016, 05:32:57 AM
Post by: Squirrel away on November 01, 2016, 07:17:18 AM
Post by: ooeei on November 01, 2016, 07:19:58 AM
Post by: horsepoor on November 01, 2016, 08:08:14 AM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on November 01, 2016, 07:25:35 PM
My smugness about never using the vending machines at my former office may have been misguided. I've discovered it's much easier to ignore them when they are three floors away in an area I rarely visited, rather than my new office, where they are in the kitchen right next to where I fill my water bottle six times a day.
Still holding out, but it's taking more effort!
Post by: Bracken_Joy on November 06, 2016, 08:40:32 PM
Post by: Boganvillia on November 08, 2016, 01:53:45 AM
Lemon jelly and vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Still cold quite often, even this deep into the NZ spring - but the BBQ has had a couple of nights on duty so far. So good for veges.
Post by: dorothyc on November 08, 2016, 08:03:24 AM
http://www.amodernhomestead.com/easy-einkorn-banana-bread/
Post by: horsepoor on November 08, 2016, 12:11:16 PM
Post by: Warlord1986 on November 09, 2016, 07:27:14 AM
Post by: dividendman on November 09, 2016, 08:54:16 AM
Donuts of sorrow.
LOL! This too shall pass.
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on November 09, 2016, 08:54:24 PM
Homegrown/canned potato leek soup and a piece of leftover salmon.
Recipe? I'm growing my canned soup collection and this sounds fabulous...
Post by: horsepoor on November 10, 2016, 09:06:21 PM
Homegrown/canned potato leek soup and a piece of leftover salmon.
Recipe? I'm growing my canned soup collection and this sounds fabulous...
What is this word "recipe?" I think I used homemade turkey stock, lots of leeks, lots of garlic, diced Yukon gold potatoes and some milk or sour cream, salt, pepper, maybe some thyme. Blended a portion of it to get a creamy base, but left most of the potatoes and leeks whole so it was a chunkier soup. Pressure canned 75 minutes at 10#.
Post by: plainjane on November 13, 2016, 03:36:55 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on November 13, 2016, 04:52:09 PM
I've been making an effort to cut up fruit for work. Worth it.
Post by: dorothyc on November 14, 2016, 01:36:16 PM
Post by: zephyr911 on November 14, 2016, 01:54:56 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on November 14, 2016, 07:38:28 PM
In this case, "unstuffed" bell pepper casserole.
Post by: ryan.triguy on November 14, 2016, 07:42:16 PM
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Post by: mustachepungoeshere on November 15, 2016, 06:42:46 PM
I bought tortillas that were marked down and when I went to use them I realised they missed Jon Bon Jovi's rousing pep talk on "don't bend, don't break". These guys skipped bend, fold, roll and everything else, and went straight to break.
Instead of beautifully rolled enchiladas snuggled together in a pan, I ended up with chicken on a bed of tortilla shreds.
Tastes good, but I still have another packet of stubbornly inflexible tortillas at home...
Post by: Bracken_Joy on November 16, 2016, 06:53:46 PM
Post by: rpr on November 16, 2016, 09:01:39 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/iw20w5.jpg)
Post by: handsnhearts on November 17, 2016, 06:03:25 PM
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Post by: Kitsunegari on November 18, 2016, 08:23:31 AM
Post by: rpr on November 18, 2016, 12:02:32 PM
1 medium papaya
2 small bananas
1 cup frozen berries blend
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp cacao nibs
1 tbsp granola
Post by: Kitsunegari on November 22, 2016, 09:50:12 AM
Post by: plainjane on November 22, 2016, 10:10:23 AM
Post by: Greenback Reproduction Specialist on November 22, 2016, 01:47:54 PM
Post by: rpr on November 22, 2016, 03:43:57 PM
Post by: Rural on November 22, 2016, 04:26:47 PM
Post by: Gerard on November 27, 2016, 09:29:45 AM
I'm eating pulled pork for breakfast! Based on something from the Ottolenghi recipes page, which I just discovered:
http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/recipes
I think I want to eat everything on that page.
Post by: G-dog on November 27, 2016, 09:31:54 AM
Post by: Kitsunegari on November 27, 2016, 06:50:48 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on November 27, 2016, 08:32:09 PM
Post by: Squirrel away on November 28, 2016, 03:30:45 AM
Post by: MissPiggy on November 28, 2016, 03:52:31 AM
Made panang curry for dinner. Beef (cut down a chuck roast) and mixed veg. Having it over rice. Mmmm. Even better: makes for tons of leftovers.
Yum panang curry!!
All this food talk is making me hungry. I'm making sweet potato chips in the oven as a post dinner snack. Had salad for dinner - first salad in 6 months!
Post by: choppingwood on December 05, 2016, 07:46:30 PM
There are three more chickens in the freezer, two bought on some super sale this week along with tonight's.
Post by: G-dog on December 06, 2016, 04:05:33 AM
I roasted a chicken tonight, along with potatoes and onions. I put fresh thyme and salt and pepper on it and olive oil. I cooked it long enough that it had really crispy skin. It was not fancy, but it was divine. There are leftovers, lots of them.
There are three more chickens in the freezer, two bought on some super sale this week along with tonight's.
There's almost nothing better than good roasted chicken!
Post by: MissPiggy on December 06, 2016, 04:56:46 AM
Post by: horsepoor on December 06, 2016, 09:14:58 AM
Post by: Greenback Reproduction Specialist on December 06, 2016, 05:28:14 PM
Post by: Freedom2016 on December 06, 2016, 05:29:44 PM
[mother of two small kids]
Post by: Zaga on December 10, 2016, 11:24:51 AM
Post by: Squirrel away on December 11, 2016, 02:14:14 AM
Post by: YummyRaisins on December 11, 2016, 07:30:50 AM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on December 11, 2016, 06:54:48 PM
Post by: 4alpacas on December 12, 2016, 02:17:53 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on December 12, 2016, 05:11:13 PM
a clementine and pistachios
A banana and some almonds!
Post by: Rural on December 12, 2016, 05:59:03 PM
Post by: sw1tch on December 14, 2016, 06:45:06 AM
So the story goes, we had a food day last Wednesday (12/7). The day after (Thursday), leftovers were brought out for people to eat at their leisure and someone left a loaf of French bread on the table. Anyhow, it was untouched until yesterday (12/13) when I noticed that it was starting to get a tiny mold spot. Well, I decided to grab the loaf since I was pretty sure someone would throw it away if they saw that on there.
So, I've been eating it with cream cheese that was left on the table over the weekend but is still fine to me. I had it for lunch yesterday and breakfast today. Granted, I did remove the spots of mold on the bread. I'll eat it till it's gone.
I just can't stand letting food go to waste.
Post by: 4alpacas on December 14, 2016, 10:37:30 AM
A week after "food day" here at work, I'm STILL eating leftovers.I frequently freeze bread. With a loaf of French bread, you could toss it in the over right out of the freezer and it's super toasty and delicious.
So the story goes, we had a food day last Wednesday (12/7). The day after (Thursday), leftovers were brought out for people to eat at their leisure and someone left a loaf of French bread on the table. Anyhow, it was untouched until yesterday (12/13) when I noticed that it was starting to get a tiny mold spot. Well, I decided to grab the loaf since I was pretty sure someone would throw it away if they saw that on there.
So, I've been eating it with cream cheese that was left on the table over the weekend but is still fine to me. I had it for lunch yesterday and breakfast today. Granted, I did remove the spots of mold on the bread. I'll eat it till it's gone.
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I just can't stand letting food go to waste.Me too!
Post by: Gerard on December 18, 2016, 09:33:48 AM
Post by: thereserve on December 20, 2016, 08:35:43 PM
42 hours into a fast at this point. Just water and black coffee without sugar since monday dinner.
Post by: choppingwood on December 21, 2016, 07:26:03 PM
I made it because I was too lazy to make the tourtiere I bought the pork for, and I had all the ingredients. That included opening a box of Panko crumbs that I've had for a year or two.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on December 28, 2016, 02:45:12 AM
Meatloaf made with lean ground pork. This is the first time in years that I have liked meatloaf.
I made it because I was too lazy to make the tourtiere I bought the pork for, and I had all the ingredients. That included opening a box of Panko crumbs that I've had for a year or two.
Love a garlic Panko crust on mac and cheese.
Post by: MissPiggy on December 28, 2016, 02:50:46 AM
Made it to bring on a 5 hour flight a couple of nights ago (no food on airline) however ended up sitting in my carry-on as I was full. Bit squished but still good!!
Post by: Squirrel away on January 01, 2017, 04:26:01 AM
Post by: EngineerYogi on January 03, 2017, 12:08:41 PM
Post by: DCKatie09 on January 03, 2017, 12:37:47 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 03, 2017, 06:46:07 PM
Cracked pepper triscuits and cream cheese - slightly odd, but surprisingly good together (also a snack that is currently available in my office that fits my no-added-sugars rule for this month).
I just read an article that recommended Triscuits as a good sugar-free option. I should find if we have them in Oz.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-health/can-you-go-30-days-without-sugar-heres-why-you-should-20170101-gtkl0p
Post by: Inaya on January 04, 2017, 12:26:40 PM
Post by: Rural on January 04, 2017, 05:31:20 PM
I love colchannon, too, Inaya, but generally too lazy to fix it.
Post by: rpr on January 04, 2017, 06:55:15 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 04, 2017, 06:57:07 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 04, 2017, 06:59:53 PM
Black bean and rolled oats burger made from scratch. I added ground flax seeds, jalapeños, grated ginger root, grated turmeric root, salt and black pepper.
That sounds delicious rpr!
Post by: rpr on January 04, 2017, 07:13:01 PM
Chippewa -- Thanks. Easy to make if you have a food processor.Black bean and rolled oats burger made from scratch. I added ground flax seeds, jalapeños, grated ginger root, grated turmeric root, salt and black pepper.
That sounds delicious rpr!
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1 can black beans
2-3 pickled jalapeños
1 inch ginger root grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder)
1 inch fresh turmeric root grated (or 1/4 tsp turmeric powder)
pinch black pepper (helps in turmeric curcumin absorption)
1 tbsp ground flax seed
pinch salt (optional/to taste)
Directions:
1. Add ground flax seed to 2 tbsp water and let sit for 10 min.
2. Add oats to food processor and grind coarsely (use pulse for a 15-30 seconds)
3. Add beans, jalapeños, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, flax mixture, salt and again grind coarsely
4. Makes 4 medium sized patties
5. Heat on skillet or grill depending on your preference with oil or without.
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 04, 2017, 07:14:14 PM
Post by: rpr on January 04, 2017, 07:19:24 PM
I will post it here too :: red dahl with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and roasted kabocha squash with sea salt. And a fat tire to drink. Mmmmmm...
This sounds good. Red lentil dahl soup is a frequent staple in our house. I can eat all week long till my other half gets tired of it ;) Very filling and must try your recommended sides of squash and the fat tire. Unfortunately, that fat tire will probably add to my already existing spare :(
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 07, 2017, 02:53:09 PM
Post by: Warlord1986 on January 07, 2017, 03:23:12 PM
Post by: Rural on January 07, 2017, 04:32:01 PM
Post by: 1967mama on January 07, 2017, 08:40:35 PM
Post by: Stachey on January 08, 2017, 04:00:16 PM
Post by: MissPiggy on January 09, 2017, 02:22:18 AM
Post by: rpr on January 09, 2017, 11:26:33 AM
1 cup soymilk (or regular milk or other non dairy milk of choice)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
pinch cinnamon
pinch cardamom powder (or coarsely crush 2-3 pods of cardamom)
pinch black pepper (helps to bring out the nutrients in turmeric)
Add everything to small saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 mins. Strain into cup. Add sweetener of choice. Enjoy!
Post by: 1967mama on January 09, 2017, 11:30:54 AM
Post by: 4alpacas on January 09, 2017, 01:28:16 PM
A nice bowl of leftover oatmeal with stevia, coconut & raisins plus a nice cup of Earl Grey tea.Your meal sounds lovely.
I just had some turkey chili for lunch (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/80969/simple-turkey-chili/).
Post by: Gerard on January 09, 2017, 03:57:16 PM
Post by: Carlin on January 09, 2017, 06:07:50 PM
Post by: I'm a red panda on January 09, 2017, 06:22:12 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 09, 2017, 06:54:03 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on January 10, 2017, 09:08:22 AM
Post by: 1967mama on January 10, 2017, 11:33:22 AM
Post by: DCKatie09 on January 10, 2017, 11:33:51 AM
Post by: sw1tch on January 13, 2017, 11:23:31 AM
I posted the recipe here: http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/mustachian-recipe-index/msg1379783/#msg1379783 (http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/mustachian-recipe-index/msg1379783/#msg1379783)
Post by: I'm a red panda on January 13, 2017, 11:31:52 AM
Post by: horsepoor on January 14, 2017, 03:52:28 PM
Post by: 1967mama on January 14, 2017, 07:49:34 PM
Post by: Kitsunegari on January 20, 2017, 03:35:33 PM
Post by: Boganvillia on January 21, 2017, 01:59:29 AM
Twas pretty flavourless, so i added a couple of spoonfuls of lemongrass from the jar, some fish sauce, and a few squirts of bottled lime juice. MUCH improved. Served with wide flat rice noodles and apple juice and a salad.
Fresh nectarine for dessert.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 21, 2017, 03:00:28 PM
Post by: arebelspy on January 21, 2017, 05:00:39 PM
Vegemite toast, becauseSunday morningI hate my taste buds.
Fixed that for you. ;)
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 22, 2017, 11:12:07 PM
Vegemite toast, becauseSunday morningI hate my taste buds.
Fixed that for you. ;)
Maaaaarty, Rebs is talking shit about Vegemite.
We're all celebrating because an Australian company just bought Vegemite back from the US. Why do you think we have a public holiday on Thursday? ;)
We're happy little Vegemites... https://youtu.be/f3MLY135xoU?t=1m43s
Post by: marty998 on January 22, 2017, 11:54:53 PM
Vegemite toast, becauseSunday morningI hate my taste buds.
Fixed that for you. ;)
Maaaaarty, Rebs is talking shit about Vegemite.
We're all celebrating because an Australian company just bought Vegemite back from the US. Why do you think we have a public holiday on Thursday? ;)
We're happy little Vegemites... https://youtu.be/f3MLY135xoU?t=1m43s
Mr Rebel Spy... don't you know it puts a rose in every cheek???
When is your daughter's first birthday? I think a little jar of vegemite would be the perfect present :D :D :D
Post by: arebelspy on January 23, 2017, 12:25:53 AM
When is your daughter's first birthday? I think a little jar of vegemite would be the perfect present :D :D :D
One week! :)
There is a jar in the fridge of our AirBnB. I think that would qualify as child cruelty though. ;)
Post by: marty998 on January 23, 2017, 02:52:35 AM
When is your daughter's first birthday? I think a little jar of vegemite would be the perfect present :D :D :D
One week! :)
There is a jar in the fridge of our AirBnB. I think that would qualify as child cruelty though. ;)
How could you not want one of these?
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 23, 2017, 03:31:33 AM
When is your daughter's first birthday? I think a little jar of vegemite would be the perfect present :D :D :D
One week! :)
There is a jar in the fridge of our AirBnB. I think that would qualify as child cruelty though. ;)
How could you not want one of these?
Merry Christmas. ;)
Post by: arebelspy on January 23, 2017, 03:36:01 AM
How could you not want one of these?
It's a good name, no doubt. Too bad they're trying to imply otherwise. ;)
Post by: DCKatie09 on January 23, 2017, 10:46:10 AM
Post by: alsoknownasDean on January 23, 2017, 06:52:09 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on January 24, 2017, 10:45:39 PM
Vegemite toast, becauseSunday morningI hate my taste buds.
Fixed that for you. ;)
Australia apparently has a "new" national dish. (In reality, we've never had a national dish.)
Quote
Introducing …
Cheese, beer and Vegemite dip.
Wait, we’re not done …
Poured into a damper bowl.
Still not finished …
Served with Pizza Shapes and BBQ Shapes.
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/our-new-national-dish-beer-cheese-and-vegemite-dip/news-story/933326790c6b8dd7d19e0cd376744a28
Rebs, you may now throw up.
Post by: arebelspy on January 25, 2017, 12:17:47 AM
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Post by: dorothyc on January 29, 2017, 09:17:32 AM
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/applesauce-oatmeal-bread-recipe
I also made the applesauce to make it with, from some apples that had been in the fruit bowl a bit too long.
With a cup of drip coffee. We were usually using K cup pods, but I had some coffee beans in the cupboard, so I ground them and have been using the hot water from the Keuring to make drip coffee in the Bodum jug I already owned. Writing this, I just remembered another frugal action, I made the coffee yesterday and reheated today's cup :)
This is part of my uber frugal January cutbacks.
Post by: Kitsunegari on February 04, 2017, 11:20:12 AM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on February 07, 2017, 07:01:17 PM
Post by: Zaga on February 07, 2017, 07:07:54 PM
*Spicy by my standards, I'm a slight spice wimp.
Post by: alsoknownasDean on February 18, 2017, 09:08:23 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on February 19, 2017, 06:12:02 PM
Post by: my4fireflies on February 19, 2017, 10:26:29 PM
Post by: MissPiggy on February 25, 2017, 04:17:19 PM
Post by: cl_noll on February 25, 2017, 10:14:38 PM
Perhaps I should be posting this in the Mustachian and single thread?
Post by: Boganvillia on February 27, 2017, 07:58:53 PM
- 1 loaf of cornmeal bread
- Cherry and cinnamon muffins, as per the link but I substituted wholemeal flour, used 6 large rather than 12 large (worked fine, don't know why, it shouldn't have) and didn't bother with the topping http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/cherry-cinnamon-muffins/7d873784-e388-4ae5-b2a7-bdf381530012 (http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/cherry-cinnamon-muffins/7d873784-e388-4ae5-b2a7-bdf381530012)
- Peach chutney from the Stephanie Alexander cookbook, The Cook's Companion
- Rice Pudding in the slow cooker - this one: ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/3064-slow-cooked-rice-pudding (http://ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/3064-slow-cooked-rice-pudding)
- Bolognese sauce, a double batch, for the freezer ... for those unexpected, large gatherings. Or: those expected large gatherings when I would rather be concentrating on a series of side dishes such as garlic bread, salad, etc.
Of course, we have nothing for dinner tonight.
Post by: SingleMomDebt on March 04, 2017, 08:04:13 PM
1 sweet potato, diced small
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans,
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 can of corn
1/2 bag each of frozen diced onion and bell peppers
1 jalapeno, diced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 - 1 can h20
(I was out of oregano and garlic or I would have thrown that in too)
Post by: fuzzy math on March 05, 2017, 09:06:57 PM
Post by: Boganvillia on March 07, 2017, 12:59:08 AM
Post by: sw1tch on March 07, 2017, 09:37:47 AM
- BBQ Pork Loin: marinated in soy, dark soy, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, shallots and grilled last night
- Sticky Rice
- Flaky Biscuit bought and baked in oven
- Pistachios
- Organic banana
Post by: MissPiggy on March 09, 2017, 01:48:39 AM
Ate half a quarter wheel in one sitting.
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/z7WDgVoPhLo7S/200_s.gif)
Post by: sw1tch on March 09, 2017, 11:02:04 AM
The Korean sauce consisted of: gochujang, honey, Korean dried red pepper, soy, rice vinegar, water, garlic, ginger, sesame oil
Splendid!
Post by: gggggg on March 10, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Post by: Rural on March 11, 2017, 12:58:11 PM
Post by: GuitarStv on March 12, 2017, 12:29:52 PM
Post by: Gerard on March 13, 2017, 06:06:34 AM
Shahi Paneer (recipe here: http://foodviva.com/curry-recipes/shahi-paneer-recipe/ ) with naan and some fresh cut vegetables. One of the most delicious and filling meat free meals I've ever had.
Thanks for the link. Reassuringly detailed ingredients and instructions. I can tell I'm gonna have fun poking around on that site.
Post by: Daisy on March 24, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Shrimp and asparagus risotto with a side of fried ripe plantains. Kind of a weird food cultures combo mix, but I wanted to use the ripe plantains.
Post by: SweetLife on March 26, 2017, 12:07:29 PM
At least it was free lol...
Post by: Inaya on March 26, 2017, 12:38:05 PM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on March 28, 2017, 07:20:14 AM
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on April 02, 2017, 10:46:15 AM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on April 02, 2017, 08:56:29 PM
And a fuck-load of water, because it's spicier than I remembered!
Post by: jaydenoddie on April 03, 2017, 03:55:16 AM
Post by: Sherriscott on April 05, 2017, 11:30:31 PM
Post by: Zaga on April 06, 2017, 05:00:15 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on April 07, 2017, 06:07:35 PM
Post by: MBot on April 07, 2017, 06:50:19 PM
Post by: dorothyc on April 07, 2017, 07:04:15 PM
Got gifted some ready-to-cook moose burgers, took two and made some epic shepherds' pie (hunter's pie?)
Shepherd's pie is lamb, so if anything that would be called cottage pie
Post by: MBot on April 07, 2017, 07:35:53 PM
Got gifted some ready-to-cook moose burgers, took two and made some epic shepherds' pie (hunter's pie?)
Shepherd's pie is lamb, so if anything that would be called cottage pie
Certainly! In Canada I often see shepherds' pie on menus made with beef. Or sometimes venison. (I agree that lamb is the technically correct meat for the term shepherds' pie).
Is cottage pie a more British term or just used elsewhere in North America? I've rarely heard that used.
Either way, it was really tasty.
Post by: SingleMomDebt on April 07, 2017, 10:23:36 PM
Post by: dorothyc on April 09, 2017, 11:22:25 AM
Got gifted some ready-to-cook moose burgers, took two and made some epic shepherds' pie (hunter's pie?)
Shepherd's pie is lamb, so if anything that would be called cottage pie
Certainly! In Canada I often see shepherds' pie on menus made with beef. Or sometimes venison. (I agree that lamb is the technically correct meat for the term shepherds' pie).
Is cottage pie a more British term or just used elsewhere in North America? I've rarely heard that used.
Either way, it was really tasty.
Yes, I am a British expat, so I grew up with the term cottage pie for the beef version, but in the US they usually call any meat version shepherd's pie
Post by: twbird18 on April 09, 2017, 01:36:51 PM
Post by: SpeedReader on April 09, 2017, 05:24:22 PM
(Man, I love my Instant Pot!)
Post by: Zaga on April 09, 2017, 06:01:13 PM
Post by: horsepoor on April 09, 2017, 07:09:47 PM
Post by: swick on April 09, 2017, 07:28:40 PM
Post by: dividendman on April 11, 2017, 02:56:39 PM
Bacon Potato roses and Duck Eggs Benny over more crispy potatoes :D
Did you make that? If so.... can we get married?
Post by: alsoknownasDean on April 12, 2017, 04:03:00 AM
I can't be bothered cooking rice :)
Post by: sw1tch on April 12, 2017, 09:15:01 AM
- ground turkey
- glass noodles
- shredded carrots
- onion
- egg
Gah, I ate 9.5 of them for dinner last night and will have 5 for lunch. They won't be crispy this time around but still yummy.
Post by: G-dog on April 12, 2017, 09:36:52 AM
I'll be eating deep-friend springrolls for lunch containing:
- ground turkey
- glass noodles
- shredded carrots
- onion
- egg
Gah, I ate 9.5 of them for dinner last night and will have 5 for lunch. They won't be crispy this time around but still yummy.
Recipe??
Post by: sw1tch on April 12, 2017, 11:39:29 AM
Recipe??
We tend to just make these up but here goes:
Ingredients:
- Package of glass noodles (I'm pretty sure they're bean thread bought from Asian Store) - not sure how much my wife used as she had these soaked before I got home
- 1 medium size yellow onion
- 1 lb ground turkey (Aldi sells these around here for $1.89 in the frozen section)
- 3 or 4 carrots
- 4 eggs
- 1 package of spring roll wraps (contains 24 wraps)
The following are rough estimates as I just do it by whatever I feel like at the moment:
~ 2-3 tbsp soy sauce
~ 1 tsp oyster sauce (we ran out otherwise we might've upped this a little more and lowered the soy)
~ 2 tsp kosher salt
~ 1-2 tsp black pepper
Process:
1. Soak your noodles in lukewarm/cool water for 15-20 minutes (however long it takes for you to prep everything else - it really helps to have one of those very fine rice strainers that have a matching/removable bowl in the bottom)
2. Skin/grate your carrots (up to you if you want to leave skins on)
3. Finely mince the onion
4. After the bean threads have softened some, you'll want to use a pair of kitchen shears to cut/shorten the noodles. Drain from the water (if you have one of those rice strainer/bowls you can just lift the strainer part out)
5. Now you mix all ingredients (except the wraps of course). We put everything in a big bowl put on a pair of disposable gloves and mixed by hand. My wife had to remind me to pinch/break up the meat so it doesn't clump up too much.
6. Tightly wrap the spring rolls - you want to avoid any loose ends/ openings/rips that'll allow too much grease into them (you'll have to look up videos/ how-to's for this). I still can't get mine to be tight and also kept ripping them.
7. In a big skillet (preferably outside unless you want your house to smell like a fryer) fill it 3-4 inches deep with vegetable oil and start pre-heating. We have a little butane stove that we bring outside for times like these.
8. Once oil is HOT (I actually just left mine on the highest setting the entire time), you can start frying. Try not to overcrowd the pan.
9. After a few minutes, roll them over to the other side for even cooking.
10. Keep an eye on the brownness level and cook to what you want (rotate them how you see fit - I did mine a lot of times but I was bored). I did ours extra crispy so it got slightly more on the golden brown side.
11. Oh yeah, when done we put them into a metal colander lined with paper towels. I really wish I had taken some pictures because they were awesome; maybe next time.
These were pretty good as-is but you can also use some kind of dipping sauce if you'd like (sweet, sour, spicy are good places to start). I've eaten these with various types of sauces through the years: from the basic honey+ketchup to peanut butter/hoisin/sriracha/water to the usual (as in we use this with everything) thai pepper/garlic/lemon juice/fish sauce.
Oh yeah, resting a few minutes after frying (so you don't burn yourself) is a good idea, but make sure to eat these when hot. Nothing beats freshly fried; if you do re-heat, microwaves make them uber soggy and not as flavorful, so I'd recommend using a toaster oven.
Post by: G-dog on April 12, 2017, 12:10:49 PM
A friend brought some small one over for a potluck one time (about 3/4 inch X 3 inches) - so damn good!
Post by: sw1tch on April 12, 2017, 12:39:19 PM
Post by: Davnasty on April 13, 2017, 06:50:28 AM
-oatmeal ($0.07)
-almonds ($0.33)
-whey protein ($0.50)
-milk ($0.45)
-nectarines (free, rescued from the dumpster and frozen in chunks)
$1.35 for 800 calories and 51g protein
Usually the fruit would be a banana, but it's good to be opportunistic
Post by: sw1tch on April 13, 2017, 07:49:22 AM
It turned out alright. Would've been better with more low and slow heat (I'm still noobish with controlling heat in the charcoal grill). Also, the particular roast/cut of meat I had wasn't all that good - had some arteries running through it and was probably too thick. The marinade and flavor was awesome though.
I know I'll be spending a lot of time cooking when I FIRE.
Post by: Squirrel away on April 15, 2017, 11:38:34 AM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 08, 2017, 01:45:43 PM
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Post by: Rural on June 15, 2017, 04:53:52 AM
Post by: Boganvillia on June 17, 2017, 04:15:24 PM
Contrast this with the previous night. On top of my usual half-day at the day (office) job, I had put in 7 hours in my casual hospitality job. At 9pm I had my dinner in a 15 minute break. It was: 1) a packet of potato crisps; and 2) an apple.
Swings and roundabouts.
Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 17, 2017, 04:44:22 PM
@Boganvillia last night's dinner party sounds delish!
Post by: Boganvillia on June 17, 2017, 11:25:54 PM
The thing is, it is our turn to reciprocate, next up: I may have to trawl back through this very thread for menu suggestions ...
Post by: horsepoor on June 20, 2017, 10:09:36 PM
Post by: Gerard on June 21, 2017, 01:48:25 PM
http://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/momofukus-pickled-shiitakes-recipe-20161118-gss6ve
...except, like the Momofuku people themselves, I cooked the dried mushrooms longer to make broth for another recipe, then sliced and pickled the mushrooms.
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on June 27, 2017, 03:46:08 AM
Easy work-night dinner.
Post by: SingleMomDebt on June 29, 2017, 07:00:12 PM
Post by: MBot on July 03, 2017, 07:00:22 PM
+ whole-wheat linguine with mushroom cream sauce (mushrooms sauteed in butter, simmered down with cream, nutmeg, garlic powder salt and pepper)
Post by: SingleMomDebt on July 03, 2017, 07:23:36 PM
Tonight:: cast iron cooking, add all: steak, gold & red potatoes, purple onion, carrots, red bellpepper, yellow squash, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, herbs, evoo.
Spinach salad. Watermelon.
Post by: pekklemafia on July 03, 2017, 08:49:09 PM
Post by: Inaya on July 05, 2017, 10:24:52 AM
Post by: SingleMomDebt on July 12, 2017, 05:30:31 PM
Post by: Boganvillia on August 16, 2017, 02:09:42 AM
QUITE the crowdpleaser ...
Post by: A Definite Beta Guy on August 16, 2017, 07:23:39 AM
Actual point of this post: our pizza came out more like flatbread. Any pizza aficionados here? How do you make your pizza taste softer? Was the gluten just underworked/overdone??
Post by: SingleMomDebt on August 17, 2017, 10:20:56 PM
Post by: dividendman on August 18, 2017, 12:36:29 PM
Last night we had home-made pizza made from scratch.
Actual point of this post: our pizza came out more like flatbread. Any pizza aficionados here? How do you make your pizza taste softer? Was the gluten just underworked/overdone??
Try pinging PizzaSteve or looking at his posts - he makes lots of pizza.
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on August 18, 2017, 09:26:52 PM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on August 24, 2017, 08:07:45 PM
Post by: plainjane on August 26, 2017, 01:53:21 PM
Post by: sw1tch on August 31, 2017, 06:40:56 AM
This is how I eat it:
- cut off a little bit of skin at the top
- use a spoon to scoop out the soft, sweet innards (working my way around the huge seed)
Yum!
Post by: Rural on August 31, 2017, 01:43:27 PM
Post by: horsepoor on September 04, 2017, 12:06:31 PM
Tonight we'll be eating smoked lamb ribs, braised collards, fingerling potato/green bean salad, and fried green tomatoes.
Eating like kings this time of year!
Post by: EngineerYogi on September 04, 2017, 01:41:18 PM
I made a two pans of banana french toast casserole this morning. One I baked today and the leftovers will last the week and the other I stashed in the freezer for later. (baby is due in 3 weeks (possibly sooner) and I want food ready)
Post by: gmdv on September 04, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
Post by: plainjane on September 14, 2017, 09:43:53 AM
Very yummy and I appreciate my past self doing all that cooking and buying the avocado long enough ago that it was perfectly ripe today.
Post by: Rural on September 14, 2017, 05:58:13 PM
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on September 14, 2017, 08:15:40 PM
Omelette of two homegrown eggs (both double-yolkers!)...
My family always called them double-yolkers! :D
Post by: dorothyc on September 23, 2017, 09:44:45 PM
Post by: Gerard on October 22, 2017, 06:27:06 PM
Post by: BrightFIRE on October 31, 2017, 10:17:02 AM
Post by: Boganvillia on November 06, 2017, 01:07:30 AM
https://world-food-and-wine.com/recipe/parsnip-cheese-soup (https://world-food-and-wine.com/recipe/parsnip-cheese-soup). It is Monday night in NZ: i had made the soup yesterday when i had time, and it sat for a day improving in the fridge, and was ready for me when i got home and was just about up for reheating something in the microwave, and not much else.
Homemade garlic bread, also prepped yesterday, and frozen. Garlic bread you make yourself has the merit of being as buttery and crammed with parsley as you like, which in my case is a lot.
Post by: gypsy79 on December 08, 2017, 06:03:57 PM
Post by: Rural on December 08, 2017, 06:28:37 PM
Post by: horsepoor on December 14, 2017, 08:52:05 PM
Post by: Chippewa on December 14, 2017, 08:54:52 PM
Post by: Raj on December 17, 2017, 07:38:04 AM
Post by: Chippewa on December 17, 2017, 06:02:44 PM
Post by: horsepoor on December 17, 2017, 06:50:11 PM
Post by: 1967mama on December 28, 2017, 05:39:03 PM
Post by: Rural on December 28, 2017, 06:05:46 PM
Post by: Eucalyptus on December 29, 2017, 05:12:56 AM
Post by: Bracken_Joy on December 29, 2017, 01:24:16 PM
Post by: horsepoor on December 29, 2017, 06:11:15 PM
Shaved brussel sprouts, oven roasted, with garlic, lemon juice, and feta cheese. <3
I remembered your shaved Brussels sprouts when I ran across this hashed Brussels sprouts (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/453-hashed-brussels-sprouts-with-lemon) recipe, and decided to give it a try for Christmas dinner. I'm a convert now; they cook so quickly in a pan. Yum.
At this moment - eating a bowl of leftover black bean and turkey soup.
Post by: Chippewa on December 29, 2017, 06:16:37 PM
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Post by: horsepoor on December 30, 2017, 05:35:51 PM
Post by: Eucalyptus on January 03, 2018, 07:58:26 PM
Post by: Chippewa on January 03, 2018, 08:13:33 PM
Post by: partgypsy on January 04, 2018, 01:05:41 PM
Post by: Chippewa on January 04, 2018, 01:10:07 PM
chomping on a bean and cheese burrito for lunch.
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 04, 2018, 04:00:39 PM
Post by: partgypsy on January 05, 2018, 06:41:57 AM
@partgypsy could you freeze the food? your breakfast sounds delish.
chomping on a bean and cheese burrito for lunch.
What I ended up having to throw out was a couple plates of food from a dinner, someone brought to me; one "hot" food that contained chicken, one a plate of cold stuff, salad. I already had a lot of leftovers from a dinner I made. I suppose I could have frozen the chicken plate, but I have gotten sick real badly off of chicken before so I'm just leery of eating non fresh chicken.
Post by: gypsy79 on January 08, 2018, 05:27:54 PM
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Post by: Zaga on January 14, 2018, 07:10:11 AM
Last night I tried to make battered shrimp. They tasted very good, but the batter did NOT adhere. I'll have to work on that recipe a bit.
Post by: Chippewa on January 16, 2018, 08:02:34 PM
Post by: soccerluvof4 on January 18, 2018, 03:13:16 PM
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Post by: Warlord1986 on January 26, 2018, 08:39:15 AM
Post by: GuitarStv on January 26, 2018, 09:05:14 AM
- 6 apples (small)
- 2 large beets (raw - peeled)
- 3 oranges
- 3 bananas
- 2 large carrots (raw - peeled)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds soaked in a cup of water
Only an hour and a half until lunch!
Post by: grantmeaname on January 26, 2018, 09:46:28 AM
Post by: GuitarStv on January 26, 2018, 09:54:00 AM
You can eat raw beets?
Yep. They're like shitty red carrots, but they contain a lot of Beta-Alanine (especially if eaten raw) and nitrates which increase your aerobic capacity rather spectacularly. Plus, red pee is fun.
Post by: grantmeaname on January 26, 2018, 10:10:23 AM
Post by: Daisy on January 26, 2018, 05:41:04 PM
I've just finished my bike to work mid-morning snack
- 6 apples (small)
- 2 large beets (raw - peeled)
- 3 oranges
- 3 bananas
- 2 large carrots (raw - peeled)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds soaked in a cup of water
Only an hour and a half until lunch!
I'm not fazed by the raw beets. I add them to my salads and smoothies. I also agree with the red pee comment.
Rather, I am fazed by the amount of food you consider "a snack".
What do your regular meals look like?
Post by: Zaga on January 27, 2018, 07:55:59 PM
Post by: Daisy on January 28, 2018, 09:08:03 PM
Today's sorbet was made with frozen guanabana juice, a Caribbean specialty fruit. I've heard this fruit has high anti cancer properties.
It was so delicious and creamy!
I also like to make sorbet with frozen mango, frozen coconut meat, or frozen raspberries.
Post by: Chippewa on January 29, 2018, 09:19:51 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on January 30, 2018, 12:46:22 AM
The very last of the lemon mead my brother and I made in 2005. I wonder if the recipe is around somewhere? I doubt we could repeat this mead though, it was fantastic!Whoa! I’m amazed you can age homemade mead that long! Was it starting to turn at all or just becoming more fantastic?
Post by: Zaga on February 03, 2018, 04:27:31 PM
It was about the same level of fantastic that it was when it was about a year old.The very last of the lemon mead my brother and I made in 2005. I wonder if the recipe is around somewhere? I doubt we could repeat this mead though, it was fantastic!Whoa! I’m amazed you can age homemade mead that long! Was it starting to turn at all or just becoming more fantastic?
I didn't really *age* it, I had 1/4 bottle in the fridge in the basement I forgot about. I do however make mead regularly, and it ages very well up to 5 years. After that I couldn't tell you cause it's gone.
Post by: Boganvillia on March 23, 2018, 02:16:24 AM
https://redhousespice.com/mango-pancake/
Post by: mm1970 on March 23, 2018, 01:19:43 PM
You can eat raw beets?
Yep. They're like shitty red carrots, but they contain a lot of Beta-Alanine (especially if eaten raw) and nitrates which increase your aerobic capacity rather spectacularly. Plus, red pee is fun.
That's how I get my kids to eat them. Red pee, pink poop. Even better if I feed them blueberries at the same time.
Post by: mm1970 on March 23, 2018, 01:20:58 PM
mixed baby greens, radishes, carrots, leftover broccoli, leftover roast butternut squash (that thing was HUGE and I'm totally over it), gouda, homemade garlic vinaigrette, sun dried tomatoes.
Post by: Arbit Trage on March 25, 2018, 07:32:14 AM
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Post by: grantmeaname on May 07, 2018, 08:47:14 AM
5 packets of sugar with black tea and a tablespoon of chia seeds.FTFY
Post by: gmdv on May 26, 2018, 12:56:35 PM
You can't see the sugar once mixed5 packets of sugar with black tea and a tablespoon of chia seeds.FTFY
Currently eating spring rolls filled with jicama and carrot stir fry, bean sprouts, lettuce, various herbs and a sprinkle of crushed roasted peanut. No peanut sauce, but a mix of plum sauce, crushed roasted peanut and sriracha tastes good too.
Desert is a fruit salad with cherry, mango, apple, 2 types of pear and cantaloupe.
Post by: Gerard on May 27, 2018, 12:04:21 PM
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Post by: Chippewa on June 27, 2018, 08:14:59 AM
Afternoon, concoction of ground pork, okra and corn served over brown rice. Mostly because that’s what is left from the freezer.
I should go grocery shopping.
Post by: Warlord1986 on June 27, 2018, 09:35:48 AM
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Post by: Rural on July 02, 2018, 05:22:25 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on July 14, 2018, 03:29:58 PM
First I have to drink a margarita though.
Post by: John Galt incarnate! on July 15, 2018, 03:19:16 PM
White rice and grilled chicken!
Right now I'm eating a banana.
For dinner I'll eat chicken & white rice w/carrots and a bit of onion.
I always add butter to the rice/carrots/onion mix.
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on July 15, 2018, 07:43:34 PM
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Post by: John Galt incarnate! on July 21, 2018, 10:57:12 AM
It's vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate chips and 2 sliced bananas.
Post by: Rural on July 21, 2018, 04:14:12 PM
Post by: grantmeaname on July 21, 2018, 06:15:39 PM
Post by: Davnasty on July 26, 2018, 02:25:41 PM
The flavor is pretty similar to zucchini but the texture isn't quite the same. I cut it into chunks but I think strips would have been better, and I crowded the pan too much for a proper stir fry. Trying to come up with another cooking method to experiment with. I've made pickles with it in the past.
From what I've read it's also quite nutritious, more so than the insides.
Post by: grantmeaname on July 27, 2018, 04:27:07 AM
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Post by: FamilyGuy on October 11, 2018, 09:18:40 PM
Post by: 10dollarsatatime on October 14, 2018, 07:33:38 PM
Whoa, sounds good! How did you make the buckwheat?
@grantmeaname
I just cook my buckwheat like it's rice, usually. Sometimes in chicken stock, sometimes with powdered garlic and onion, sometimes plain... It's been a while since you asked, but I'm betting I did that particular batch with garlic and onion, and then squeezed some lemon over it.
Post by: grantmeaname on October 15, 2018, 05:02:51 PM
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Post by: Zaga on April 17, 2019, 05:52:01 PM
Zesty Southwest Black Bean Quiche.
Crust is pretty much pie crust, but 1/3 of the flour is replaced with cornmeal.
Filling is 8 eggs, half of cup almond milk, a can of black beans, a can of rotel, Mexican spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, pepper, salt), bell peppers diced small, other veggies if you want, maybe corn would be good.
Can be topped with shrimp, sausage, or bacon.
I suppose you can add cheese, I did not as I'm allergic.
**above recipe is enough for 2 pies or 1 9x13 inch pan
OMG so good! I've made it twice, it was definitely not a fluke. First time was to a work function, I was sad that it all got eaten and I had no leftovers.
Post by: soccerluvof4 on April 18, 2019, 11:30:21 AM
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Post by: Jenny Wren on April 30, 2019, 11:57:16 AM
Handful of grapes and sugar snap peas.
Iced coffee, made at home
Post by: Gerard on May 02, 2019, 06:03:03 AM
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Post by: dougules on August 20, 2021, 10:14:18 AM
You need to press the bell pepper ring down initially to make sure it doesn't escape, but it seals itself pretty quickly. Added bonus is to do it over melted cheese so the bottom is singed cheese instead of singed egg. You do have to cook it slower than regular scrambled eggs, but it's worth it. It helps to put the lid over the pan so it heats from the top, too.
The bell pepper egg can be put on a bun for a good sandwich, too.
Post by: Jenny Wren on August 20, 2021, 05:09:26 PM
I thought I'd reboot this thread for an interesting idea DH came up with (spontaneously but it looks like plenty of other people have had it.) When you make scrambled eggs, pour the egg into bell pepper rings.+1 for this delicious trick!
You need to press the bell pepper ring down initially to make sure it doesn't escape, but it seals itself pretty quickly. Added bonus is to do it over melted cheese so the bottom is singed cheese instead of singed egg. You do have to cook it slower than regular scrambled eggs, but it's worth it. It helps to put the lid over the pan so it heats from the top, too.
The bell pepper egg can be put on a bun for a good sandwich, too.
You can also do this in one of the larger outer rings of an onion. It is an awesome topper for a veggie burger or used alone in an egg sandwich!