The frugal gourmet

Mitmo01 · 06-10-2010, 03:21 PM

this thread is stirring up my appetite something fierce lol

Random · 06-10-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitmo01

this thread is stirring up my appetite something fierce lol

Don't worry baby.. It will be done when you get home...

Gemme · 06-16-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Random

Don't worry baby.. It will be done when you get home...

Were there any leftovers?

Gemme= getting hungry

Ursy · 06-18-2010, 04:31 AM

I made these chocolate chip cookies the other day and they're really really really good, even though the ingredients are pretty basic.

I swapped out half the chocolate chips for chopped walnuts.

http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/20...recipe_24.html

Ursy · 06-18-2010, 04:47 AM

Gonna make some lemon butter tonight... got some fresh white bread so we can have lemon butter toast tomorrow morning to kick off the weekend. Mmmm, heavenly!

I'd bake some bread in the morning, but work has been so crazy and I'm so tired, I don't know if I have the energy!

Ingredients
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons butter
* pinch salt

Directions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Stir in water and lemon juice, and continue stirring. After the mixture thickens and bubbles, continue to heat and stir for another two minutes.
2. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm.

It doesn't look like it would make much, would it? Wonder if I should double the recipe...

femmennoir · 06-18-2010, 06:39 AM

I just read the entire thread and enjoyed it immensely! Frugality is the mother of invention, and you don't have to spend a lot to have healthy, attractive meals on the table, no matter how many you feed!
I have started making my own bread with the "Artisan bread in 5 minutes a day" and "Healthy bread in 5 minutes a day" method, and I love it! (By the way, cookbooks can be ordered at a fraction of the price from this great website: jessica's biscuit.com)
I order all my baking needs from Kingarthurflour.com in as much bulk as my tiny New York City kitchen allows, and they carry organic grains and even obscure - but delightful - items such as cocoa nibs. Their yeast is superb!
Even though I live alone, and do not eat a lot of bread, this method really works for me! The hardest part was giving up enough space in my fridge for the bin of dough!
I used to make my own yogurt, and plan to do so again this summer, and will try the crockpot method! (I just yesterday retired the crockpot to a "winter storage" spot, on top of the cabinets, but can bring it down easily). I brought down the Donvier ice-cream maker to take its place! I plan to make good use of the green market's seasonal fruit for some delectable sorbets!
Elle*

Bit · 06-18-2010, 08:11 AM

Urs, please let us know how the lemon butter comes out! If it's good, I'll try it for Gryph, who lovvvvves lemon.

Elle, I read Bakers' Banter every time there's a new post! LOVE that blog! I've gotten some of my best recipes from KA Flour!

I really want to make our bread, but I have to find a bread machine first. My wrists can't handle kneading anymore, and after the fiasco with the pasta machine, I'm not willing to take a chance on a second-rate bread machine. That means it's probably not on the list until next year's tax refund.

It's gotten really humid here in Wichita and the heat is in the 90s day after day now, so I find myself less and less willing to actually cook. Maybe I'll make tuna salad for supper tonight... that sounds heavenly cool to me right now!

Ursy · 06-22-2010, 02:29 PM

I used this recipe with orange instead of lemon. Given how mild the flavour of my first go with the lemon was, I ramped up the zest and the juice and added some cornflour. The orange I had was a bit bitter so I also added a couple of drops of maple syrup. It turned out really good!

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Originally Posted by urs

Gonna make some lemon butter tonight... got some fresh white bread so we can have lemon butter toast tomorrow morning to kick off the weekend. Mmmm, heavenly!

I'd bake some bread in the morning, but work has been so crazy and I'm so tired, I don't know if I have the energy!

Ingredients
* 1/4 cup white sugar
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons butter
* pinch salt

Directions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Stir in water and lemon juice, and continue stirring. After the mixture thickens and bubbles, continue to heat and stir for another two minutes.
2. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm.

It doesn't look like it would make much, would it? Wonder if I should double the recipe...

Random · 06-22-2010, 03:40 PM

Not frugal, but the best darn sauce

Iron Chef Sesame/garlic..

Michele is making short ribs (was going to be Kobe, but...) and oh my gads...

Sweet, savory with just a hint of heat..

Totaly to live for...

Random · 06-18-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

Were there any leftovers?

Gemme= getting hungry

Uh huh and it was one of those things that got better and better as it got older...

The last bowl was hella good...

I'm thinking next time try it with rice and a cheese sauce, and sour cream...

Ebon · 06-18-2010, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitmo01

this thread is stirring up my appetite something fierce lol

Man tell me about it. I want to make everything I saw. lol

06-18-2010, 04:31 AM	#4
Ursy Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Engaged Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 274 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 606 Thanked 661 Times in 206 Posts Rep Power: 2127933	I made these chocolate chip cookies the other day and they're really really really good, even though the ingredients are pretty basic. I swapped out half the chocolate chips for chopped walnuts. http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/20...recipe_24.html __________________ My art My Zazzle My Printfection

06-18-2010, 04:47 AM	#5
Ursy Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Engaged Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 274 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 606 Thanked 661 Times in 206 Posts Rep Power: 2127933	Gonna make some lemon butter tonight... got some fresh white bread so we can have lemon butter toast tomorrow morning to kick off the weekend. Mmmm, heavenly! I'd bake some bread in the morning, but work has been so crazy and I'm so tired, I don't know if I have the energy! Ingredients * 1/4 cup white sugar * 1 tablespoon cornstarch * 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest * 1/2 cup water * 1 tablespoon lemon juice * 2 teaspoons butter * pinch salt Directions 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Stir in water and lemon juice, and continue stirring. After the mixture thickens and bubbles, continue to heat and stir for another two minutes. 2. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm. It doesn't look like it would make much, would it? Wonder if I should double the recipe... __________________ My art My Zazzle My Printfection

06-18-2010, 06:39 AM	#6
femmennoir Member How Do You Identify?: femme, naturellement Preferred Pronoun?: Elle Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york Posts: 686 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 76 Thanked 1,223 Times in 478 Posts Rep Power: 5661332	Food for thought I just read the entire thread and enjoyed it immensely! Frugality is the mother of invention, and you don't have to spend a lot to have healthy, attractive meals on the table, no matter how many you feed! I have started making my own bread with the "Artisan bread in 5 minutes a day" and "Healthy bread in 5 minutes a day" method, and I love it! (By the way, cookbooks can be ordered at a fraction of the price from this great website: jessica's biscuit.com) I order all my baking needs from Kingarthurflour.com in as much bulk as my tiny New York City kitchen allows, and they carry organic grains and even obscure - but delightful - items such as cocoa nibs. Their yeast is superb! Even though I live alone, and do not eat a lot of bread, this method really works for me! The hardest part was giving up enough space in my fridge for the bin of dough! I used to make my own yogurt, and plan to do so again this summer, and will try the crockpot method! (I just yesterday retired the crockpot to a "winter storage" spot, on top of the cabinets, but can bring it down easily). I brought down the Donvier ice-cream maker to take its place! I plan to make good use of the green market's seasonal fruit for some delectable sorbets! Elle*

06-22-2010, 03:40 PM	#9
Random Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: back in the land of trees and snow Posts: 2,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,017 Thanked 5,327 Times in 1,378 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Not frugal, but the best darn sauce Iron Chef Sesame/garlic.. Michele is making short ribs (was going to be Kobe, but...) and oh my gads... Sweet, savory with just a hint of heat.. Totaly to live for... __________________ ~Volunteer~ "It gets in your blood"

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06-10-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
Mitmo01 Member How Do You Identify?: Disobedient Thing... Preferred Pronoun?: Rebel Soul in the blood..Heathen as well Relationship Status: Marked and Loved....I Belong to Her.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha Posts: 984 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,523 Thanked 1,354 Times in 579 Posts Rep Power: 927728	this thread is stirring up my appetite something fierce lol

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Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,770 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778870	Urs, please let us know how the lemon butter comes out! If it's good, I'll try it for Gryph, who lovvvvves lemon. Elle, I read Bakers' Banter every time there's a new post! LOVE that blog! I've gotten some of my best recipes from KA Flour! I really want to make our bread, but I have to find a bread machine first. My wrists can't handle kneading anymore, and after the fiasco with the pasta machine, I'm not willing to take a chance on a second-rate bread machine. That means it's probably not on the list until next year's tax refund. It's gotten really humid here in Wichita and the heat is in the 90s day after day now, so I find myself less and less willing to actually cook. Maybe I'll make tuna salad for supper tonight... that sounds heavenly cool to me right now!