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What's For Dinner? 2016-19 Archived

Started by phyllis, March 29, 2016, 02:27:09 PM

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so_P_bubble

I eat bread once a week: Shabbat Halla is  delicious.   

I could not live without pasta, especially with home made Bolognese sauce and Parmesan cheese.  That is natural for an Italian, isn't it? :)

What is your preferred dish/food?

JaneS

Home made chicken pot pie made in the German tradition the way my grandfather and my mother used to make it.  It's NOT a pie but more like a stew made in a large pot with chicken, home made dough squares, potatoes, chicken broth and UMMMM-UMMMM good!  Now you've made me hungry for it and it's the best when you make a LOT and share it with family.  Think I'll buy a chicken the next time I go to the store!

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angelface555

#962
Bubble, I grew up with a mother who considered cooking an art form and loved to try new foods, new styles. She was an excellent pie, cake, cookie, and candy maker. My father was renown for his bread and for his biscuits. He loved to bake savory treats, brew his own beer and was a master grills man.

Both my older and my younger sister inherited different cookery genes and trained for that in Italy and France separately. We were expected at a young age and as part of the family to do our part in the kitchen, first through preparation and cleanup and later through often cooking the entire meal as both parents worked full time as well as maintaining the household. They were the managers, we were staff who most often did the grunt work.

I was the odd duck who never quite mastered the gene for precision and following a guideline. I was always inquisitive, my first recipe attempt was a combination applesauce mayonnaise creation with dark green food coloring for a fruit salad dressing. While actually pretty good tasting, everyone seemed to be put off by the dark green coloration.

So, while both my sisters can put together a meal out of any odd bits in your pantry, I'm more likely to spend that time wondering what if?

This apple may have fallen close to the tree, but it certainly rolled downhill!

JeanneP

I really can't name a favourite food.I still tend to make the dishes I grew up with in UK. I could live on different soups with home baked bread.  I just cook daily what my taste buds tell me.  That is when I make favourites I always make at least 3 servings and freeze. that way I have fixed already if that is what I want that day.  I just enjoy food.
JeanneP

alpiner1

Today is May 5 , Cinco de Mayo . We are going to a Mexican restaurant here in town .
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo

FlaJean

Alpiner, I found that article interesting.  I was surprised that it is celebrated much more in the US than in Mexico.

JeanneP

That seems to be the way now in US.  people seem to make more of any Celebrations than the people who are the  ethnic people who know what it is all about. I think they just like to eat.  We have so many Mexican restaurants here and know lots of people saying the going there for Cinco De Mayo. Don't think they even know what the celebration is about. Mexicans who live around me do not seem to be doing anything. I suppose they are far away from their big families where big things were done.
JeanneP


Joy

Patricia,  that is a great link for what to do with pizza dough.   I saw several things that sound so good.   I have never even seen refrigerated pizza dough, but I will sure look for it the next time I get to the store.   The mini pizza cups,  the cinnamon rolls and the appetizer squares.  All of then look so good and so easy to make.    Thanks for posting it.

Joy
BIG BOX

JaneS

I continued to the next levels and got 2 recipes for "What to do with rice".  Thanks

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angelface555

I do enjoy my recipe blogs, they're like candy even if you never make any of the recipes, so I'm glad you enjoyed it as well. Here is another good recipe that I know I will actually be making!

Easy Garden Salsa Recipe + Cleaning Freebies!
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A summertime favorite, you’ll find this salsa to be easy and healthy!  So, skip the store-bought seasoning packets and make this with fresh ingredients straight from your garden or your local farmer’s market.  We love chips and dip â€" and this Easy Garden Salsa Recipe frees me up from having to slave away in the kitchen or over a sink of dirty dishes.  (Pssst!!  Be sure to stick around to see what freebies I have to share with you too!)

A summertime favorite! This Garden Salsa Recipe is one that you can whip up with a few ingredients from your garden or the farmers market. livelaughRowe.comGarden Salsa Recipe

https://livelaughrowe.com/garden-salsa-recipe/


Mexican food and flavors are some of my favorites!  And it’s amazing all the foods you can add salsa to for a pop of flavor.  Are you ready to grab your food processor and get this party started?
Easy Garden Salsa Recipe      
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Author: Live Laugh Rowe
Ingredients
6 tomatoes (Roma tomatoes or about a pound of the tomatoes you have on hand)
1 small handful of cilantro
3 green onions
½ jalapeño, to taste (optional)
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Toss all the ingredients in your food processor and give it a whirl!
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping on tacos, burrito bowls, eggs and more!
Notes
If you prefer chunky salsa, be sure not to over-process it.

phyllis

I make my own Salsa from time to time by using those little cherry/grape tomatoes.  I buy those every week and we just snack on them.  I put several in my little food processor, add garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion, and a good squirt of Sriracha (we like it spicy!) and process them to the consistency that we like.  Use it with chips as a dip and also put it on meat or even pasta for a flavor kick.  It is so easy to do and adds a taste of freshness to dinner.
phyllis
Cary,NC

JeanneP

I also add some red and yellow peppers chopped fine. It is good.
JeanneP

angelface555

I generally buy locally made hot sauces and salsa so making this one will be interesting. I like to use sauces, marinades, and spices rather than over salted store products. They taste better and are healthier as well.

JeanneP

I was running like a crazy women last night or early this morning. Then could not get back to sleep.

Was going to work out doors but took a nap this afternoon.  Crazy me.  Decided to go back to making own bread. Not in machine. Use to use it all the time.  I got it mixed and put to raise for 6 hours.  Then to bake for 30 min. Forgot it and at midnight last night woke up to remember.  Darn loaf was massive. Blown up out of the bread pan.  Anyway I  stayed up to bake it. By that time to big for the darn oven. Finely got it done.  Thought would have to throw away but it turned out bad shaped but really good.
Better than can buy and then I throw half a loaf away if I buy the store kind.
   
JeanneP

Mary Ann

JeanneP, you gave me a good laugh.

Mary Ann

JaneS

Angelface, I stopped in at the local health food store and found that they had started to carry Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon.  I bought two patties and my sister and I ate them for lunch instead of going out as we had planned.  They were absolutely delicious and they were also "more-ish".  I'm going back to get some more and I'm hoping that they continue to carry it.

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angelface555

Thank you, Jane, for buying and enjoying an Alaskan product. I love salmon in so many ways.

One of the things I have never understood is the way a store will price items. Specifically pricing by the main store guidelines of items found locally. I'm sure you see it everywhere.

For example, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are native to the area. They are everywhere like weeds. You go into Safeway or Fred Meyers, a subsidiary of Krogers; or Walmart, and you see a cup size package of berries for seven to nine dollars.

It is the same with salmon which is caught locally. Many folks have time off in July for dip netting. It is almost a statewide sport! The stores have it priced in halves as a luxury item, from $31.95!

Now I know they go by national pricing, but you would think they would adjust by area? But then, I realize, they couldn't have standard pricing. I suppose it is the same reason they sell items such as hummingbird feeders here when there are no hummingbirds within several hundred miles of us!

angelface555


JeanneP

I have gotten that I prefer to buy the Can Canadian Wild Salmon. Only the Red. Never buy the pink. Pink salmon as cheap as Tuna but the Red. is not $4.25 for the smallest can and if can get when on sale $6.99 for the larger can. Seems to have more taste than fresh salmon to me. Like to make Patties out of it. Large can will make 4 and so that is a good price for a meal. One for me is enough. I boil some small new Potatoes and add maybe green beans and salad. One can can also make 4 good salads.
JeanneP

FlaJean

I never bought any whey but I found a simple recipe for sausage muffins using Bisquick.  I only made a half recipe because I wasn't sure we would like them.  They were very good.

1 cup Bisquick
1 cup shredded cheese (I used a combo of four cheeses)
4 eggs beaten
1 pound sausage cooked and crumbled
350F for 20 minutes

My husband is a picky eater so wasn't sure Larry would eat any so I just made half the above recipe to fill a 6 cup muffin pan.  We both enjoyed them.  It is such an easy recipe to make.

JeanneP

Jean.  I have all the makings and so going to do them tomorrow. Sounds so good.


JeanneP

JeanneP

Turned a little cold again here today but at least the storms gone.  I was in the mood for a good beef stew and so that is what is cooking at the moment. Smell good. Going to have a relaxing day. Read, Eat and get ready for the 3 hours of Masterpiece Theatre tonight.
JeanneP

angelface555

Jean, that does sound good but I can only deal with small portions of cheese before my intolerance kicks in. The same with ice cream which I have been absolutly craving lately but know I cannot have without spending a lot of time in my small bathroom! I love diary but it certainly doesn't love me back!

angelface555

Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake

https://food52.com/blog/19722-the-only-thing-standing-between-you-and-chocolate-cake-is-one-pot-and-40-minutes

Makes one 9" x 13" cake
For the cake
1   cup water
1/2   cup unsalted butter
1 1/2   ounces unsweetened chocolate
2   cups flour
2   cups sugar
2   eggs
1/2   cup sour cream
3/4   teaspoon espresso powder (optional, but enhances chocolate flavor)
1   teaspoon baking soda
1/2   teaspoon salt
For the frosting
2   cups unsalted butter
6   tablespoons milk
1 1/2   ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 1/2   cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1   teaspoon vanilla

Adapted from an old Parkay recipe

angelface555

Fake foods we eat all the time. Did you know that parmesan cheese is sometimes mixed with wood pulp? Or that red snapper and grouper are always fake?

https://greatist.com/live/new-book-shows-many-foods-arent-what-they-claim-to-be?utm_source=CM&utm_medium=email&utm_content=story1_cta&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter_2017-05-23_testB_20160817

angelface555

I couldn't resist, another very easy sausage, egg and cheese recipe. This one, including reviews, from Food.com.

http://www.food.com/recipe/mini-sausage-cheese-breakfast-biscuit-sandwiches-76010

FlaJean

What I like about the sausage muffins is that you don't have so much bread---more sausage, cheese and egg just held together with the Bisquick.

angelface555


JeanneP

Some great tips on that you tube. Going to keep a copy.
JeanneP