Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 12, 2020, 08:38:33 PM
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Post by: diablita on March 12, 2020, 09:37:04 PM
Not officially quarantined here though we’re now allowed to congregate yet. It’s time for me to put up the yearly batch of limoncello anyway so I made sure to hit the store today
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Post by: diablita on March 12, 2020, 09:38:36 PM
I'll probably make a pie on Saturday and if DD actually has school on Monday will make another on Sunday for her to take with.
Post by: RioG on March 12, 2020, 10:22:16 PM
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Post by: Run Amok on March 12, 2020, 11:53:04 PM
This week we'll probably do tacos, mujadarra, maybe a pasta dish, and either home-made ramen or a stirfry.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 13, 2020, 07:38:40 AM
I didn’t buy anything special but I have all the main ingredients, like Rio I usually have a pretty well stocked pantry.
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Post by: radial on March 13, 2020, 05:27:07 PM
Post by: diablita on March 13, 2020, 08:14:23 PM
Currently making a chocolate mousse pie with DD and her sleepover friend so they can eat it tomorrow. Very important to have pie tomorrow. And now I wonder if our local pie place (Baked) will have their usual out the door lines. Poor ladies, they built an awesome business from scratch. We may have to go patronize tomorrow if the parking lot isn't full.
Post by: GeekMaster on March 13, 2020, 10:18:28 PM
No paper products.
No bleach.
No surface cleaners.
No bread.
Almost out of bottled water.
Very little chicken.
The shopping cart crew was not able to get the used ones back into the store fast enough.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 13, 2020, 10:37:15 PM
Post by: diablita on March 14, 2020, 08:23:28 AM
Post by: Run Amok on March 14, 2020, 02:37:50 PM
Post by: Rejaneration on March 14, 2020, 05:48:26 PM
Have lots of rice, lentils and beans.
Doing tacos with carne assada tonight.
Chicken soup tomorrow
Butternut squash soup
Eggs for quiche
Pasta
Cheese
I get orders weekly from the farmer with milk and fresh veg. Hit the farmers market this morning
Lots of wine
ETA: dried codfish for codfish cakes
We are going to be doing lots of soups and different kinds of tacos.
Plus grilling.
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 14, 2020, 07:18:23 PM
Post by: diablita on March 14, 2020, 10:13:05 PM
Post by: Run Amok on March 15, 2020, 04:29:37 PM
Post by: RioG on March 15, 2020, 04:40:04 PM
I am going to Rio's cause I have done nothing and I love bread :DCome on over, we have an honest to god spare room even!
Today I roasted some beef bones and made beef stock. I still have carrots and onions in the cold cellar. You can't have homemade soup without homemade bread.
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 16, 2020, 05:08:50 PM
Post by: witchypoo on March 16, 2020, 10:10:16 PM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 17, 2020, 08:36:55 AM
BECAUSE IT'S AN ABOMINATION
Truth.
Post by: Run Amok on March 18, 2020, 10:43:03 AM
So I have like 5 kinds of broccoli but nothing "quick & easy" to make and zero snack food.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 18, 2020, 10:48:08 AM
We have gone through a bunch of the snacky stuff I bought last week but I figured the kids would raze their favorites first. There's still plenty to eat here, though.
We're going to need milk in a couple of days, and I underestimated how much coffee DH and I would go through (we have a backup bag but it's FLAVORED BLECH). Otherwise we are hanging tough for now. We are low on beer but we can suck it up, there's plenty of wine and liquor. (Although if we get a hint that they are closing the package stores I imagine DH will want to go on a beer run.)
Post by: witchypoo on March 18, 2020, 12:37:02 PM
we will run out of coffee and half & half too soon, i think.
Post by: Rejaneration on March 18, 2020, 07:53:30 PM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 19, 2020, 09:33:00 AM
Post by: diablita on March 19, 2020, 11:20:07 AM
Post by: Run Amok on March 19, 2020, 11:25:03 AM
https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Garifuna-Rice-Beans/
Post by: merigayle on March 19, 2020, 12:34:42 PM
Shakshuka
Sweet potato quinoa chili
lentil soup
Irish potatoes ( https://www.food.com/recipe/irish-potatoes-candy-22171 )
We are stocked for a month. Tons of shelf stables- pasta, beans, rice, sauce, canned tomatoes, etc. In the chest freezer-- pizza, various bread/bagels, frozen meals, frozen veggies, frozen fruit, 12 quarts of various soups/stews/chilis.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 19, 2020, 02:10:30 PM
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 19, 2020, 06:07:11 PM
Post by: Run Amok on March 19, 2020, 09:36:06 PM
Tonight I'm making these tacos
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cauliflower-tacos-with-cashew-crema?_ga=2.111525060.1956398937.1584413293-amp-XWQqwA8OdzpiDOzhjCgD9Wu63R6f-7nGiEnPNawdRRdj3WZe-GEpz-GmU9RWDbMS
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 19, 2020, 10:22:36 PM
This deciding on and cooking dinner every God damned night thing is annoying.
I’ll say!!!
I can’t believe everyone here insists on eating every single day, multiple times.
Post by: diablita on March 19, 2020, 10:34:11 PM
And I tried signing up for Blue Apron and they're so overwhelmed they've now pushed the order out a week. oh well
Post by: glwestcott on March 19, 2020, 11:50:36 PM
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Post by: picote on March 20, 2020, 01:27:20 AM
Post by: rocketgirl on March 20, 2020, 08:28:14 AM
This deciding on and cooking dinner every God damned night thing is annoying.Yep. After a week and a half in a hotel with a 2 burner stove, I think I lost 3 lbs. I'm just not willing to extend the energy.
Tonight I'm making these tacos
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cauliflower-tacos-with-cashew-crema?_ga=2.111525060.1956398937.1584413293-amp-XWQqwA8OdzpiDOzhjCgD9Wu63R6f-7nGiEnPNawdRRdj3WZe-GEpz-GmU9RWDbMS
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Post by: Ice Cream on March 20, 2020, 10:57:37 AM
This deciding on and cooking dinner every God damned night thing is annoying.
Tonight I'm making these tacos
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cauliflower-tacos-with-cashew-crema?_ga=2.111525060.1956398937.1584413293-amp-XWQqwA8OdzpiDOzhjCgD9Wu63R6f-7nGiEnPNawdRRdj3WZe-GEpz-GmU9RWDbMS
I suggest the Newfoundland cooking thread for some inspiration.
Post by: Run Amok on March 20, 2020, 10:59:35 AM
I suggest the Newfoundland cooking thread for some inspiration.
:rotfl: thanks. I needed that laugh.
Post by: diablita on March 20, 2020, 12:48:19 PM
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 20, 2020, 12:51:29 PM
Post by: diablita on March 20, 2020, 12:53:53 PM
They created an online farmer's market in our community since it's time for CSAs to get funds and roll out. Those poor farmers. So I subscribed to one of the biggest services in town (local, delivers) because they basically buy from the farmers and then distribute and I think they'll help even out distribution. They also sell the yummy things you typically see at farmer's markets like freshly baked breads, preserves, etc. This should work out well though they've admitted on email that they're a bit swamped right now so the first delivery may not go 100%
Post by: diablita on March 20, 2020, 01:02:05 PM
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Totwaffles are special in that they are among the elite order of foods which sound almost, but not quite, like a colloquial anatomical vulgarism. This alone may be nourishment in dark times. You are encouraged to lean into this fact as much as feels right for you.
Totwaffle (https://twitter.com/mspowahs/status/1240676111534653442)
Post by: Ice Cream on March 21, 2020, 08:27:07 AM
We subscribed to Misfits Market (https://www.misfitsmarket.com/) for produce delivery. I hope it's not a bust! It will start up next week.
I looked at it but was sceptical... like will we get onions and carrots and other cheap veggies? I'm looking forward to the report. What size did you sign up for?
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 21, 2020, 01:11:12 PM
I looked at it but was sceptical... like will we get onions and carrots and other cheap veggies? I'm looking forward to the report. What size did you sign up for?I got the bigger of the two sizes, I figure if we wind up having too much we can either downsize or give some to the neighbors.
If it’s anything like my csa experience, it will be a mix of cheap and expensive produce. It’s all supposed to be organic so between that and the home delivery I expect to pay a little more, and I’m fine with that.
I feel like this format of supply chain reduces the exposure of the food to workers and shoppers, so that’s hopefully going to be a nice side benefit.
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 22, 2020, 11:19:39 AM
All the goddamn dirty dishes.
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Post by: merigayle on March 22, 2020, 12:08:31 PM
Today made bf an omelette with spinach, mushrooms, onions and goat cheese. I had Irish oats and DD had fruit crepes.
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 22, 2020, 01:53:36 PM
OMG i have been doing so many dishes. :e)All involving different mixing bowls and pots/pans.
Today made bf an omelette with spinach, mushrooms, onions and goat cheese. I had Irish oats and DD had fruit crepes.
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Post by: caribougrrl on March 23, 2020, 07:28:52 AM
Our local chinese-canadian restaurant has been really proactive and made a lot of changes to accommodate people in isolation. They now do delivery (used to be dine-in or take-out only), they have set up the ability to order and pay online, they have an option when you order online to identify no-contact delivery. The person coordinating orders is working from home so that the only restaurant staff are the cooks and delivery drivers. This might sound kind of ordinary, but for here, this is a big deal. So, to help support local business, an in particular to support the very tiny local chinese food industry during these times... we ordered non-contact take out on Saturday. Weirdly, this was my fortune:
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Post by: caribougrrl on March 23, 2020, 07:33:41 AM
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Post by: witchypoo on March 23, 2020, 11:19:09 AM
tons of chowder left over, that's in the fridge in tupperware
will make meatloaf today, served with rice and some green vegetable
tomorrow, i will probably make veggie lasagna
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 23, 2020, 11:43:18 AM
Yesterday we did lamb biryani in the crockpot (variation of this chicken biryani recipe: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chicken-rice-biryani-228935). We will eat leftovers today for dinner, probably freeze the rest for lunches down the road.
Yum, this looks good! I'm short a few ingredients but I have a freezer full of lamb, so I'll try this sometime in the future.
Post by: Run Amok on March 23, 2020, 11:55:31 AM
Yesterday I used the broccolini & purple sprouting broccoli in the dish I posted in the sunday night thread.
I also have a bunch of broccoli rabbe I need to use so planning to make pasta with that, carmelized onions, and some white beans I cooked & froze a few weeks ago.
I also have some gai lan that still looks ok but needs eating. Maybe I'll make a stirfry for everyone for lunch today. I used up some of it with the last of the ramen broth from last week.
I'm making focaccia to go with the pasta and also another batch of bagels today. I scored 5lbs of ap flour recently, thankfully.
I normally plan to cook about 3-4 meals per week in. I'm having a hard time tracking all the meals & everything in my pantry & trying to balance longer lasting w/ quick turning produce. Especially since you can't buy frozen now.
Post by: witchypoo on March 23, 2020, 06:11:45 PM
i made corn chowder and black pepper rolls last night
tons of chowder left over, that's in the fridge in tupperware
will make meatloaf today, served with rice and some green vegetable
tomorrow, i will probably make veggie lasagna
i made lamb saag instead of meatloaf.
Post by: merigayle on March 23, 2020, 06:54:40 PM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 23, 2020, 06:56:38 PM
i made lamb saag instead of meatloaf.If you have a favorite saag recipe, I’m all ears!
Post by: merigayle on March 23, 2020, 06:58:18 PM
Post by: witchypoo on March 23, 2020, 07:15:07 PM
If you have a favorite saag recipe, I’m all ears!
i usually wing it. but this recipe is close : https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/92665/recipe/lamb-saag
i used ground lamb, chicken stock, and frozen spinach, because that's what i had. and i opted to make it with an equivalent amount of coconut milk instead of tomatoes ('cause i want to use the tomatoes for baked ziti tomorrow). so the flavor was a bit different, but it was still very good.
Post by: Ice Cream on March 23, 2020, 07:30:45 PM
Tomorrow is take out pizza!
Post by: Run Amok on March 23, 2020, 07:36:34 PM
I want to make the King Arthur's recipe of the year this week, they have a gf version so I would prob make one of each. https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/crispy-cheesy-pan-pizza-recipe
I want to try this but for now restaurants remain open so we order pizza out if we do pizza.
Post by: diablita on March 23, 2020, 08:44:54 PM
Post by: rocketgirl on March 23, 2020, 10:40:31 PM
So many dishes! And it’s just me and the cat. I do have a dishwasher but I still hand wash a bunch of stuff.
I know! Same!
Boyfriend is going NUTS. His dishwasher went out well over a month ago. Maybe 2 at this point. This is the second time his dishwasher delivery has been cancelled. It's a supply chain issue. https://wsbt.com/news/business/is-the-ever-spreading-coronavirus-impacting-businesses-in-our-area
Post by: radial on March 23, 2020, 11:53:13 PM
I stopped by the office the other day and found a package of calamari tubes in the freezer that I had left there weeks ago when I had bought it at lunchtime and then wasn't going straight home. Score! Dinner tonight was squid and shrimp sauteed in garlic and lime with lots of Old Bay and aleppo pepper. And wilted spinach and rice.
Oh, that sounds tasty! I'm eating a little better than usual because I'm home and able to do the work when I cook from scratch.
Post by: diablita on March 24, 2020, 06:59:52 AM
Post by: merigayle on March 24, 2020, 08:06:32 AM
https://diyways.com/easy-as-pie-this-farmhouse-apple-bread-is-so-addicting/?fbclid=IwAR2-DoVMSDAWLjL1Fxrbg3s-od6ToB_OFvaAYsixWkrGlyvmMwfMf7e4ehg
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 24, 2020, 06:19:31 PM
Put myself in time out. Making bagels and put lye solution in an aluminum pan. Good lord I am an idiot. Luckily didn't create an explosion or set anything on fire.Oh shit! What happened?
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 24, 2020, 06:21:37 PM
i usually wing it. but this recipe is close : https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/92665/recipe/lamb-saag
i used ground lamb, chicken stock, and frozen spinach, because that's what i had. and i opted to make it with an equivalent amount of coconut milk instead of tomatoes ('cause i want to use the tomatoes for baked ziti tomorrow). so the flavor was a bit different, but it was still very good.
So I made something sort of inspired by that recipe, based on what I had... I did it in the IP instead of the slow cooker, though. Came out pretty good!
Post by: Run Amok on March 24, 2020, 06:48:09 PM
Oh shit! What happened?
It started to bubble and I realized the pan was reacting (this is a favorite old pan with lots of patina that was suddenly all coming loose) so I added vinegar to neutralize it, added more water, and dumped it. But had I been paying even less attention and actually tuned the burner on it could have exploded or started a fire. :-[
Post by: diablita on March 24, 2020, 07:34:44 PM
I made a big pot of vegetable soup from scratch. I never make soup because until recently they wanted chicken soup and I couldn't taste it as I went. This turned out great - basically most of the CSA share in a pot.
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Post by: caribougrrl on March 25, 2020, 06:38:00 AM
we have dill that needs using, so today I am likely going to dill-infuse some yogurt and set it to drain... if it's thick enough by evening will get some smoked salmon out of the freezer, otherwise have that tomorrow
Post by: Rejaneration on March 25, 2020, 07:39:41 AM
Post by: Ice Cream on March 25, 2020, 08:12:46 AM
We do a lot of heavy veggie soups here. Last night, we did roasted sweet potato and black bean soup. I did throw in some leftover roasted chicken. Heavy on cilantro and hot pepper. It was fab.That sounds good.
Post by: diablita on March 25, 2020, 08:16:46 AM
I made a big batch of vegetable soup last night with vegetables from the CSA box. It was delicious. I'll make matzo balls later and the fam can have deli-style matzo ball soup.
Post by: merigayle on March 25, 2020, 08:22:45 AM
We do a lot of heavy veggie soups here. Last night, we did roasted sweet potato and black bean soup. I did throw in some leftover roasted chicken. Heavy on cilantro and hot pepper. It was fab.I made sweet potato black bean chili, it was very good, old favorite of a recipe.
Post by: picote on March 25, 2020, 10:20:31 AM
Post by: Run Amok on March 25, 2020, 10:46:46 AM
I made this for dinner last night. I added an avocado and some tofu to make it more substantial but I bet it would go great with fish.
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/charred-kale-with-citrus
I've been waiting for it to rain, which it is and will either make veggie soup with dumplings or tacos for dinner.
Post by: Magic Microbe on March 25, 2020, 11:13:14 AM
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Post by: Chasing Amy on March 26, 2020, 09:55:58 AM
Banana bread freezes well. I've found the recipes on this blog to be hit or miss (and when they miss, they REALLY miss), but hoping for the best.
Post by: merigayle on March 26, 2020, 10:41:15 AM
I think I am going to make this: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2017/12/23/blackout-banana-bread/let me know. I find her recipes hit or miss.
Banana bread freezes well. I've found the recipes on this blog to be hit or miss (and when they miss, they REALLY miss), but hoping for the best.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 26, 2020, 12:03:58 PM
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 26, 2020, 03:54:50 PM
let me know. I find her recipes hit or miss.
This one - https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2018/04/23/makeout-chocolate-chip-cookie-pie/ - I mean I knew better. Chickpeas (or black beans) have no business in a baked good. But holy :vomit:
Post by: radial on March 26, 2020, 06:18:28 PM
Post by: Ice Cream on March 26, 2020, 07:28:36 PM
Well, I have no pickles. So that's a bummer.
what do you use pickles for? I never buy them.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 26, 2020, 08:27:48 PM
what do you use pickles for? I never buy them.The two main things are in tuna or chicken salad sandwiches, and just served alongside other sandwiches (especially grilled cheese). But sometimes we just eat them on their own. Oh and always with pulled pork or any kind of bbq.
I make them in the summer, but cucumber season is still way off.
Post by: diablita on March 26, 2020, 08:52:25 PM
I may finally have to try my hand at pickling this year.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 26, 2020, 09:55:24 PM
love pickles in tuna salad. any chance you have capers?We do!! That’s a good adult sub but my kids don’t dig them.
I may finally have to try my hand at pickling this year.
Post by: picote on March 27, 2020, 01:22:58 AM
On the other hand, I can’t fathom going through 16 oranges before they went bad! :)
Post by: orzabellle on March 27, 2020, 07:43:17 AM
Besides bread (that Mark Bittman no-knead recipe that bakes in a Dutch oven), I’ve had time for home-made chicken stock that then became avgolemono. And slow-roasted cherry tomatoes. But I am anxious (truly) to go deep on this and do some really complicated, attention-absorbing stuff I haven’t already done before.
Post by: RioG on March 27, 2020, 07:54:28 AM
This morning (I was up at 3) I watched a video on cold start yogurt in the Instant Pot and realized my IP has a yogurt button, so I'm trying that. Will be easier than having to boil the milk if it works.
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Post by: caribougrrl on March 27, 2020, 02:02:29 PM
tomorrow: takeout chinese from the local place that changed all of their business processes in a matter of days in order to adapt to the public health orders :heartbeat:
Sunday: https://www.nigella.com/recipes/chicken-in-a-pot-with-lemon-and-orzo... possibly the end of the dwindling wine... last day of isolation is Tuesday, so provided the liquor stores* remain open through Wednesday, that should be good timing...
our liquor stores are public retailers, not private... they moved quickly to adapt for social distancing... you have to pre-order by phone or online, they give you an appointment time... orders are sanitized as they are picked... one person per open register in store at a time, with staggered entry/exit... debit or credit TAP ONLY so no one has to touch machine, but also, by default, limits you to a max purchase of $100 and prevents against hoarding and supply bottlenecks... plexiglass installed to protect workers from public
Post by: diablita on March 27, 2020, 02:57:44 PM
our liquor stores are public retailers, not private... they moved quickly to adapt for social distancing... you have to pre-order by phone or online, they give you an appointment time... orders are sanitized as they are picked... one person per open register in store at a time, with staggered entry/exit... debit or credit TAP ONLY so no one has to touch machine, but also, by default, limits you to a max purchase of $100 and prevents against hoarding and supply bottlenecks... plexiglass installed to protect workers from public
We shopped at the liquor store in Placentia when we stayed at the Best Kind B&B thanks to you. :-*. I still have the bottle of vodka (unopened) that's said to be made with water from icebergs. No clue if it's decent.
Post by: caribougrrl on March 27, 2020, 03:28:48 PM
We shopped at the liquor store in Placentia when we stayed at the Best Kind B&B thanks to you. :-*. I still have the bottle of vodka (unopened) that's said to be made with water from icebergs. No clue if it's decent.
It's no Grey Goose, but it is actually very decent vodka. Good thing you did not buy their gin or rum though...
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Post by: radial on March 27, 2020, 07:57:53 PM
Well the cold start yogurt was a bust. Boo.
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Odd. I don't make it any other way now. Works (almost) every time.
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Y'all need to suffer with me
I have the stuff to make several of these collective items so tonight we feast!!
Post by: RioG on March 28, 2020, 10:13:18 AM
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Post by: diablita on March 28, 2020, 12:41:18 PM
I really really wish we had chickens right now. I'm feeling like I won't be able to keep enough eggs in the house for Passover.
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 28, 2020, 01:13:35 PM
This time I made extra batter and stuck it in the fridge, with the (vain??) hope that the kids will help themselves to breakfast tomorrow.
Post by: Run Amok on March 28, 2020, 01:48:43 PM
Post by: merigayle on March 28, 2020, 01:55:16 PM
Right, it's drawn out... especially because we only have a mini waffle maker. So it takes quite a while to churn them all out (I keep them warm in the oven and then serve all at once).Yes put in a low temp oven as well. My kid does better with reheating cooked waffles than using the waffle iron, it is a mess.
This time I made extra batter and stuck it in the fridge, with the (vain??) hope that the kids will help themselves to breakfast tomorrow.
Post by: Run Amok on March 28, 2020, 03:29:28 PM
Veggie Burgers
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Stir Fry
Enchiladas
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Chick Peas
Rice & Beans
We'll probably do take out one night.
Post by: RioG on March 28, 2020, 04:59:17 PM
It will go well with the homemade tomato soup that's brewing.
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 28, 2020, 07:06:58 PM
https://www.melskitchencafe.com/magic-in-the-middle-cookies/
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 28, 2020, 07:30:24 PM
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Haven’t tried it yet, but it looks good!
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Post by: diablita on March 28, 2020, 08:42:04 PM
Here's a Quarantine food complaint:
I can't keep enough carby snacks in the house for my crew right now apparently. A couple weeks ago I found DH (who doesn't cook ever. ever. EVER) popping popcorn in my Le Creuset dutch oven. I introduced him to Barkeeper's Friend but it'll never be the same again. And reminded him of the cheap, big stock pot from Target that we have just for these kinds of things.
Today I came up from working out and found a flat, shallowish Calphalon pan drying. "I picked something that's non-stick this time." sigh. He's super extra careful with all of his tools but just doesn't get it but once reminded that it was a wedding gift AND would be at least $150 to replace, promised to stick to the stock pot next time.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 28, 2020, 09:31:37 PM
Post by: picote on March 28, 2020, 09:55:10 PM
We broke down and bought a second waffle maker. Makes it so much easier.
And that chocolatey goodness looks amazing!!!
Post by: diablita on March 28, 2020, 10:14:47 PM
Thanks BA. I'm trying that tomorrow. picote, I've always been an avid cook but had to really save up for it so the couple of really nice things I have, I've had forever and cherish. I just finally broke down and bought the Le Creuset piece on deep sale at the outlet last year and kept it scrubbed. The food processor outdates my DH. He's actually meticulous with his things - I always say that he's better with things and I'm better with people. So it's a little maddening that he keeps messing with the nice things but we'll get there...
To his credit he's finally been washing pots after dinner without being asked to 'help'.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 28, 2020, 10:17:53 PM
Post by: Ice Cream on March 29, 2020, 07:49:29 AM
Post by: diablita on March 29, 2020, 07:56:38 AM
I haven't had them in forever! I just received green onions in our instacart order yesterday and might make scallion pancakes this week
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 09:02:14 AM
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 09:28:41 AM
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 29, 2020, 10:37:43 AM
Amy- let me know how it turned out taste wise. Looking for healthier snacks for DD.
I like it! Definitely use oil and not the milk substitution - the loaf will be way too dry otherwise. Fair warning - you'll need a lot of bananas to come up with two cups mashed. And the chocolate chips on the top are mandatory. :)
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 29, 2020, 11:41:15 AM
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 12:04:30 PM
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 06:15:11 PM
https://spicecravings.com/one-pot-chana-masala-biryani-chickpeas-biryani-vegan
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 06:44:20 PM
https://bitesofwellness.com/best-ever-mushroom-soup/
top of the list
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 07:01:28 PM
Post by: diablita on March 29, 2020, 07:36:58 PM
eta: here it is
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dutch-baby-recipe0-1939525
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 07:41:57 PM
Post by: Run Amok on March 29, 2020, 07:42:10 PM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 29, 2020, 07:48:35 PM
Post by: merigayle on March 29, 2020, 07:54:35 PM
Have you ever had a Yorkshire pudding or a poppover or a gougere? All are similar textures. It's not custardy but it is eggy.nope.
I will say it is an adjustment to look at recipes and not be able to make them because i won't leave my house to go food shopping and delivery orders have been very limited. I am far from in need for food, but recipes are limited in what i can make.
The chana masala biryani was so good but ridiculously spicy. I used 3 seeded jalenpenos,.
Post by: diablita on March 29, 2020, 08:12:24 PM
I love making popovers. Haven't done that in an age.
Post by: merigayle on March 30, 2020, 08:16:58 AM
Post by: merigayle on March 30, 2020, 09:29:41 AM
Gf Dutch baby success. Used a bobs redmill recipe on their site for gf
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Post by: diablita on March 30, 2020, 12:19:36 PM
Post by: merigayle on March 30, 2020, 01:18:14 PM
Post by: Natasha on March 30, 2020, 02:06:59 PM
Post by: rocketgirl on March 30, 2020, 10:56:06 PM
Post by: Ice Cream on March 31, 2020, 08:03:21 PM
Post by: merigayle on March 31, 2020, 08:10:32 PM
I bought too much fruit. Way too much.I usually freeze it for smoothies.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 31, 2020, 09:12:14 PM
Tonight I made a massive slaw with cabbage, cukes, apples, scalllions, and Jerusalem artichokes. And then we had roasted squash and green beans.
We tried roasting some of the fennel, too, but it wasn’t so great that way. And we still have a ton of it.
Post by: merigayle on March 31, 2020, 09:17:02 PM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on March 31, 2020, 09:45:15 PM
Roasted fennel is the best. This was one of the best recipes I have ever made: https://vanillaandbean.com/roasted-fennel-mushroom-white-bean-brown-rice-gratin/That looks better than what we had!
Post by: merigayle on March 31, 2020, 10:25:50 PM
That looks better than what we had!Even my bf whose favorite foods are pizza, beer and burritos thought it was amazing.
Post by: nadra24 on April 01, 2020, 12:28:14 AM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 01, 2020, 07:57:11 AM
Post by: diablita on April 01, 2020, 09:45:24 AM
Post by: Run Amok on April 01, 2020, 12:59:59 PM
I'm just here to whine about cooking every meal and my lack of inspiration. I made a plan this week and dont really want to cook any of it now. Blah.
Post by: diablita on April 01, 2020, 01:52:24 PM
I even have a Blue Apron in the fridge (arrived yesterday) that we need to cook to make room. So at least I won't have to do as much thinking. But I don't wanna. I wanna go out for dinner. :'(
Post by: Run Amok on April 01, 2020, 02:14:11 PM
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/warm-chickpea-bowls-with-lemony-yogurt
Another though: I love fennel shaved or sliced in a salad with mixed citrus (orange & grapefruit), with avocado. This is great with prawns or scallops buy also yummy without.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 01, 2020, 03:41:47 PM
BA, I saw this while browsing and thought of you. It uses a whole fennel bulb but not sure if you have all items on hand.
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/warm-chickpea-bowls-with-lemony-yogurt
I don't have cauliflower (or the suggested subs, brussel sprouts or root veggies) but I imagine I could figure something out based on this, I have everything else...
Post by: rocketgirl on April 01, 2020, 06:17:34 PM
But if I don't eat the veggies they will go bad. I just don't wanna by the end of the day.
Post by: Ice Cream on April 02, 2020, 08:03:57 AM
I usually freeze it for smoothies.
I thought of that, but smoothies are really not my thing.
Post by: Ice Cream on April 02, 2020, 08:04:55 AM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 02, 2020, 10:54:34 AM
Post by: caribougrrl on April 02, 2020, 11:53:10 AM
We had bacon & tomato sandwiches for lunch, to celebrate finally acquiring some dijon mustard... and to use the open package of bacon before it goes off.
Post by: diablita on April 02, 2020, 02:17:15 PM
We received our Purple Carrot box yesterday (I'll have Blue Apron and PC stagger when we start getting them again after Passover). Just decided to make what are essentially green goddess bowls for dinner tonight. I ordered the boxes w/ 2 servings figuring I'll supplement, so today's meal will also allow me to use some fresh broccoli, green onions and radishes.
Post by: caribougrrl on April 02, 2020, 03:09:02 PM
I'd be so sad w/o mustard
We usually have mulitiple mustard options available... but we've been down to one smoky mustard, which is good, but not an all-purpose mustard... and now we also have dijon. But no yellow mustard, no hot mustard, no grainy mustard... it's a bit sad...
Post by: Ice Cream on April 03, 2020, 08:29:52 AM
We usually have mulitiple mustard options available... but we've been down to one smoky mustard, which is good, but not an all-purpose mustard... and now we also have dijon. But no yellow mustard, no hot mustard, no grainy mustard... it's a bit sad...
yellow mustard is terrible anyway...
Post by: diablita on April 03, 2020, 10:09:03 AM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 03, 2020, 10:11:43 AM
don't yuck my yum
:roll:
We are a multiple mustard house here, we have everything from the grainy kind with the mustard seeds in it to yellow hot dog mustard.
Post by: diablita on April 03, 2020, 10:38:49 AM
It's so odd to have a country (Venezuela) that close to the equator not have a spicy food culture, but they don't. And DD has DH's tastebuds. So although I don't even think of mustard as a spicy condiment, neither of them will touch it.
Post by: Run Amok on April 03, 2020, 11:02:41 AM
Post by: caribougrrl on April 03, 2020, 11:07:56 AM
Post by: witchypoo on April 03, 2020, 11:49:09 AM
hot english mustards never last long in our house
1!
Post by: diablita on April 03, 2020, 02:48:11 PM
several of our breweries make their own mustards, one in particular that...damn, I forgot I wanted to make pretzels before Passover!
Post by: Natasha on April 04, 2020, 11:43:29 AM
Post by: nadra24 on April 04, 2020, 03:44:37 PM
Post by: merigayle on April 04, 2020, 05:18:09 PM
Post by: Run Amok on April 04, 2020, 06:19:35 PM
I made a tasty loaf of banana bread yesterday. I feel reassured as a baker after the crappy rolls I made earlier this week.
If you like crusty rolls, this recipe is easy & good and can hang out in your fridge all week so you only bake what you need each day. https://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2016/12/07/no-knead-sandwich-rolls
Post by: caribougrrl on April 05, 2020, 07:55:32 AM
Tonight we will likely have polenta & roasted veg & a runny egg.
Post by: merigayle on April 05, 2020, 07:57:40 AM
I had to buy some motor oil (essential need!) so placed an order at the local hardware store... they happened to have a waffle maker on sale, so I finally bought one. So this AM, I am going to make waffles.:heartbeat:
Tonight we will likely have polenta & roasted veg & a runny egg.
Post by: Run Amok on April 05, 2020, 05:05:31 PM
I also have a loaf of sourdough under development for baking tomorrow.
Yesterday I made these, with a few tweaks with my sourdough discard. I didn't think they were that great but my family is obsessed and my husband renamed them fiesta cakes.
The couple tweaks I made is that I added cheddar cheese to the pancakes. Also, I made a pot of black beans & some lime sour cream. https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/corn-and-scallion-sourdough-pancakes-recipe
Post by: merigayle on April 07, 2020, 10:31:19 AM
https://www.cilantroandcitronella.com/vegan-jambalaya/
was not an IP recipe but just cooked at high pressure for white rice (i used white not brown) and 10 min NR.
Post by: rocketgirl on April 07, 2020, 01:09:25 PM
:roll:
We are a multiple mustard house here, we have everything from the grainy kind with the mustard seeds in it to yellow hot dog mustard.
Plus if all you have is the yellow mustard, you can take some & add a little white wine and a little mayo & it's close enough to dijon to pass - at least if all you're doing with it is adding olive oil, garlic, basil & making a salad dressing.
Post by: Run Amok on April 07, 2020, 01:53:10 PM
Post by: Ice Cream on April 07, 2020, 06:29:07 PM
Mayo? :whoa: :nono: :panic:
:rotfl:
Post by: merigayle on April 09, 2020, 06:31:51 PM
https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com/gluten-free-dinner-rolls/
Post by: DocBuzzkill on April 26, 2020, 08:57:43 AM
Homemade Samoas Cookie Bars (https://www.justataste.com/homemade-samoas-girl-scout-cookie-bars-recipe/)
They're decadent AF, but weren't as pretty as the bars in the article. My chocolate drizzling technique needs a lot of work.
Post by: Run Amok on April 26, 2020, 02:17:49 PM
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/weeknight-steak-and-rice-noodle-salad
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 26, 2020, 05:30:05 PM
I'm not sure what possessed me to do this, but I made these yesterday:
Homemade Samoas Cookie Bars (https://www.justataste.com/homemade-samoas-girl-scout-cookie-bars-recipe/)
They're decadent AF, but weren't as pretty as the bars in the article. My chocolate drizzling technique needs a lot of work.
Oh yum! I made a similar concoction once. Not sure it was an actual recipe or something I made up, but it came out delicious but not picture perfect either.
Post by: Ice Cream on April 26, 2020, 05:55:16 PM
Post by: merigayle on April 27, 2020, 10:42:42 AM
Post by: witchypoo on April 27, 2020, 04:46:18 PM
I made buffalo cauliflower wings yesterday per bf's request. Took a few recipes and made my own. I battered them and air fried them and then covered in the buffalo sauce. He was really impressed with them.
i have a fabulous recipe for beer battered portobello mushrooms which is just out of sight. i served them at a party and they disappeared (even the affirmed meat eaters were impressed). i'll find it.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 27, 2020, 06:52:46 PM
i have a fabulous recipe for beer battered portobello mushrooms which is just out of sight. i served them at a party and they disappeared (even the affirmed meat eaters were impressed). i'll find it.Yes please!!
Post by: diablita on April 27, 2020, 08:27:42 PM
Post by: witchypoo on April 27, 2020, 11:22:00 PM
one 12 oz bottle of pilsner or lager
1.5 c a/p flour
1.5 tsp powder
.5 tsp salt
corn, peanut, or olive oil
slice each cap into 1" wide strips
combine the dry ingredients and whisk in the bottle of beer
heat the oil in a dutch oven or deep fat fryer to approx. 375°
dredge the strips in the batter and fry until golden
drain on paper towels
serve with chipotle mayo (or thai ketchup - our preferred method of consumption)
Post by: Run Amok on April 28, 2020, 10:27:29 PM
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chickpeas-and-dumplings?utm_campaign=likeshopme&client_service_id=31198&utm_social_type=owned&utm_brand=ba&service_user_id=1.78e+16&utm_content=instagram-bio-link&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&client_service_name=bonappetitmag&supported_service_name=instagram_publishing
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 28, 2020, 10:42:50 PM
I made tuna noodle casserole tonight because I wanted some comfort food and shockingly everyone in my family ate it AND had seconds.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 28, 2020, 10:47:35 PM
This was what I consider a free recipe. I happened to have everything in my pantry just waiting to be used.
I love when that works out!
Post by: picote on April 29, 2020, 12:39:25 AM
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on April 29, 2020, 04:59:25 PM
Post by: JBM on April 29, 2020, 05:25:11 PM
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Post by: merigayle on April 29, 2020, 07:08:27 PM
https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-cauliflower-tikka-masala/
Post by: diablita on April 30, 2020, 01:58:40 PM
https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/sephardic-fish-skewers/
Post by: Natasha on May 01, 2020, 01:19:27 PM
Since I mentioned Tori Avey in another food thread I thought I'd post one of my favorite of her recipes. It just requires fish and a few spices you probably have at home that combine super well:
https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/sephardic-fish-skewers/
Yum! I just saved it.
Speaking of spices that combine super well, I have another chickpea dish. I just made it a few nights ago and the spices are what make it special.
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chickpea-tagine
Post by: Natasha on May 01, 2020, 01:21:46 PM
Post by: witchypoo on May 01, 2020, 03:16:52 PM
we have a picked over roast chicken in the refrigerator; i will throw that into a stockpot and make stew tomorrow.
Post by: DocBuzzkill on May 03, 2020, 10:58:49 AM
Samin Nosrat's Big Lasagna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=GLma4QPNSyg&feature=emb_logo)
Post by: nadra24 on May 04, 2020, 09:46:08 PM
Post by: merigayle on May 05, 2020, 08:44:22 AM
Over the weekend I made saag paneer with homemade paneer! And garlic naan (gluten free and regular versions). I also made an instant pot asparagus risotto for DD which she hated (texture was too unfamiliar for her i think).
Post by: Natasha on May 06, 2020, 06:47:14 PM
Post by: merigayle on May 06, 2020, 09:16:53 PM
Yum!! I want to make saag paneer with homemade paneer. Can you use homogenized milk?I'm not sure, I just had store bought whole milk.
Post by: witchypoo on May 13, 2020, 10:08:45 AM
Yum!! I want to make saag paneer with homemade paneer. Can you use homogenized milk?
yes.
Post by: Newt on May 15, 2020, 05:01:33 AM
In any case....I'm going to try making both his weekend. Many years ago I dated a Ukranian woman...it was tradition that every time I entered her house, I would be served a small bowl of borscht and a small glass of vodka. I love the stuff....and always order zurek when it's available.
Post by: Ice Cream on May 19, 2020, 09:20:38 AM
Anyway, we needed two tablespoons of flour. This is the first flour we have used in about three years. It's a good thing flour keeps well.
Post by: merigayle on May 29, 2020, 08:47:55 AM
this was fabulous and i used just a small amount of simple syrup.