The ButchFemmePlanet Kitchen

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by apretty

i love to make this and it's easy, you can even skip the part about sauteing the chicken in oil and place the raw pieces in the bubbling coconut broth--this is how my sister and i do it anyway. of course, cook the chix for a few minutes before adding the vegetables.

oh yeah, cook your rice any time during the day (if you're planning on this for dinner) or a day ahead--when i'm super organized i like to have cooked rice at all times in the fridge because it's like half the meal pre-made.

also, you don't need to add any sugar when making this, i never have and for ease, use pre-made green curry paste found in most grocery stores, and kaffir lime leaves aren't required but DO load this up with bunches of basil, you won't be disappointed, i julienne the basil and add 3 times as much as any recipe. yum--even if you can't get 'thai basil' any fresh basil will do. and not a lot of (western) 'green curry thai' is made with potato, you can substitute bamboo shoots, slivered carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, eggplant or a mixture of all of the above.

recipe! http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3...-chicken-curry

THIS looks amazing. I want to eat the screen!



Ok, so how do I buy curry? Is this a SPICE that comes in a jar or is it a loose leaf thing? Pardon my ignorance but growing up in Arkansas, my introduction to spices included "Mrs. Dash", "Grease", and Salt.

[Medusa]

How redneck of me would it be to order kaffir lime leaves off of Amazon?

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Thai-Fresh-kaffir-leaves-Approx/dp/B000EN764G"]Thai Fresh kaffir lime leaves 1 oz (Approx 50 leaves): Amazon.com: Grocery[/ame]

or should this be something that I can find easily?

[Lady Jewel]

NOT redneck at all if you dont have an asian market where you live, silly. Also, you can order the curry paste at amazon.com. I get all kinds of specialty food items there.

Jewel

Originally Posted by Medusa

How redneck of me would it be to order kaffir lime leaves off of Amazon?

Thai Fresh kaffir lime leaves 1 oz (Approx 50 leaves): Amazon.com: Grocery

or should this be something that I can find easily?

[Medusa]

Holy crap! I just googled and discovered that the TINY town I live in has a specialty food market!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

[SassyLeo]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Holy crap! I just googled and discovered that the TINY town I live in has a specialty food market!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

These kinds of markets are great. Of course, then they get you hooked on all kinds of funky but yummy snacks. Like Shrimp Chips

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by iamkeri1

One of our daughter's favorites has always been thin sliced onions and cucumbers tossed with pepper and cider vinegar.

Smooches,
Keri

I LOVE cucumber salad! It's super refreshing in the summer.

[apretty]

shrimp chips!

don't forget these!

[apretty]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Holy crap! I just googled and discovered that the TINY town I live in has a specialty food market!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

that rocks! look for this, not that it's all that tasty (like most canned coffee) but i love a brand of drink that gives me some G-damn respect!!!

[Arwen]

Someone saw me posting about my Lazy Lady Chicken and requested the recipe via PM.

Y'all, this is probably the most common way I fix chicken and it is incredibly versatile. You don't like one of the seasonings? Try another!

I got the title Lazy Lady Chicken from a cookbook or newspaper recipe somewhere.


Lazy Lady Chicken

However many frozen skinless chicken breasts you want
glass pan to fit them
Lemon juice
Olive Oil
Spice Combination (see below)

Throw them in the pan. Put a little olive oil on them (maybe a 1.5 tsp per breast if you are one of those who needs measurements). Then sprinkle some lemon juice on.

Now choose one of the following (I make small pans so I can have more than one flavor.)


1. Mrs. Dash & Soy Sauce (sprinkle over the chicken)
2. Garlic & Honey (I love the garlic in a jar but powder will do)
3. Lemon Pepper & Garlic
4. Tabasco & Honey

Etc. Etc. Etc. Then bake at 375 for 45 minutes. I do NOT recommend overcooking these because dry chicken is just the most icky thing, y'all. Ptooie!

You can pop these in the fridge and eat one with a huge green salad if you live by yourself or server them out of the oven with green beans and biscuits.

Truly this recipe is like a basic baked chicken and then you just add what you like. Don't overdo the spices though. The point of this dish is to be reallly fast and easy (like me...hahahah)

Sometimes I'll throw in a few small red (new) potatoes if I am going to eat it right then.

[VuDu]

Shrimp Chips! yum. Haven't had those in a bit.

I have yet to make a cucumber salad that isn't too tart. Then again, I have yet to follow a recipe without adding my own spin on it. Needless to say, the choco chip cookies I made were "different" because of it. lol.


IN Honor of the Shrimp Chips, here is an easy recipe for those days when you don't feel like cooking.

12 jumbo shrimp, cleaned & deveined
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 tsp. salt and pepper
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs. butter, melted
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
Preheat oven to 475°F degrees. Mix together olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss lightly to coat.

Refrigerate 30 minutes to an hour. In shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Place each shrimp in bread crumb mixture and turn them to lightly coat both sides. Arrange shrimp so that they aren't touching each other in a ungreased cookie sheet. Drizzle with melted butter. Place pan on the center rack of oven and bake for 10 minutes or until done. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by June

Black Eyed Peas (Vegan)

I never soak my beans or peas. I wish someone would tell me why we're supposed to do this. Mine always turn out fine.

Anyway. This turned out more like a soup/stew.

• 1 Bag blackeyed peas
• 2 boxes low sodium Trader Joes Veggie Broth (I wish I could buy this by the case!)
• 1 large can of good roma tomatoes, whole and juice
• 1 large onion, carmelized
• 4 large carrots, sliced
• 1 yellow and 1 red pepper chopped rough
• 5 stalks celery, sliced, even the good inner green part
• Old Bay seasoning to taste
• Dried Parsley to taste
• Salt to taste
• 4 bay leaves, I have a tree in my yard, use fresh if you can get it, I think it makes a difference!

I started the peas in a large pot with the broth, tomatoes and about 1/2 can of water, then I carmelized my onion and added it and my seasonings and cooked it for a couple of hours at a simmer. I wasn't sure how long it would take the peas to cook, so when they were soft, I turned off the heat and sauteed my carrots, celery and peppers, then added some water to cover and cooked them till tender and added it to the soup.

I made mine non-vegan by adding some grated parmesean on top. I will serve it tomorrow with greens and some brown rice. If I am feeling like it, I might make some corn muffins.

I also made more of those damn chocolate toffee squares, I shall report back on the apple cake I am making in the morning. I haven't settled on a recipe yet.

Soaking them takes a lot of the starch and gas-producing stuff out of them, as well as allowing them to cook faster. Plus, if there are any icky beans, they float to the surface during soaking and can be picked out easily.

Good recipe, btw!

[Ashton]

Appitizer

Crab-stuffed Jalapenos
24 large jalapeno peppers
6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
12 turkey bacon strips, halved widthwise
Directions
Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until blended. Stir in crab and cheddar cheese.
Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe filling into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Yield: 2 dozen.

Salad

Ramen Noodle Coleslaw

Slaw:
2 - 1 pound bags of cole slaw or broccoli slaw (or similar amount of cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, broccoli, etc. that you process yourself)
1 bunch of green onions (optional)

Dressing:
2 packages of Ramen noodle seasoning
1/3 cup cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
½ cup sugar (more or less to taste)
½ cup oil

Crunchies:
2 packages Ramen noodles, broken up (Oriental flavor - or 1 oriental, 1 chicken)
4 oz. package of sunflower seeds (shelled)

Combine salad ingredients and dressing ingredients separately. Toss salad with dressing and crunchies right before serving.

Do not add dressing until just before ready to serve. If taking this dish away from home, transport the dressing and the noodles/seeds/nuts in a separate container.


Side dish


Roasted Cajun Potatoes Recipe

6-8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes
1/4 cup Crisco® Light Olive Oil or Canola Oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
Cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine the oil, shallots, garlic, salt, paprika, cayenne and pepper; add potatoes and toss to coat. Place in a greased roasting pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 45-50 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning every 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 6-8 servings.

You can substitute russet potatoes for red potatoes in this recipe if you prefer.

Main Dish

Easy Tilapia with Wine and Tomatoe

4 servings


4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, pressed
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup white wine
Directions
1.Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
2.Place the tilapia fillets side by side on a large piece of aluminum foil. Season each one with salt and pepper. Place one tablespoon of butter on top of each piece of fish, and sprinkle garlic, basil and tomato. Pour the wine over everything. Fold foil up around fish, and seal into a packet. Place packet on a cookie sheet for ease in transportation to and from the grill.
3.Place foil packet on the preheated grill, and cook for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open the packet carefully so as not to get burned from the steam, and serve.

Dessert
Raspberry Brownie Indulgence

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (19.5 oz.) package Pillsbury® Chocolate Fudge Family Size Brownie Mix
1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs
3/4 cup Smucker's® Red Raspberry Preserves
1 (13.5 oz.) can Pillsbury Easy Frost® Decadent Chocolate Fudge No-Fuss Frosting

1. HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat bottom only of 8-inch springform pan or 8-inch round cake pan with no-stick cooking spray.
2. PREPARE brownie mix as directed on package using the oil, water and eggs. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of brownie, remove outer sleeve from springform pan. If using round cake pan, invert brownie onto cooling rack, then turn right side up. Cool completely.
3. SPREAD preserves over cooled brownie to within 1/2-inch of edge.
4. POINT five-star tip of at a 45° angle to outer edge of brownie. Press nozzle, creating a ribbon of frosting as you move across the middle of the brownie, dividing it in half. Add 3 more equally spaced ribbons, about 1/2-inch apart, on each side of center ribbon. Turn brownie a quarter turn to the right. Create another ribbon across the middle, overlapping the previous ribbons. Add 3 more ribbons, about 1/2-inch apart, on each side of center ribbon.
5. MAKE a zig-zag border by pointing five-star tip straight down at edge of brownie. Press nozzle, moving it quickly in a zig-zag motion, about 3/4-inch wide, all around the edge, being careful not to run off the outer edge.

[cara]

Have any of you had any experience baking with Bob's Red Mill product called, Egg Substitute? I made a pan of brownies and they came out super flat and gooey. I'm wondering if it's because of the egg substitute.



cara

[cara]

Originally Posted by June

Baby, just use real eggs in the Brownies. Don't waste good chocolate on that crap. I <3 Bob's stuff, but fake eggs, that's just not right.

LOL!

Dearest June-y, I'm experimenting in case I run out of money and eggs!

[Hudson]

chocolate cake in a cup

[Arwen]

Just had the best danged black beans I've EVER had. Going to try to recreate them. Basically black beans with some brown sugar, chopped tomatoes, onion and spices.

Wow. I could have eaten the entire danged pan.

[Kenna]

I charming friend suggested I post this here...
Mom told me it's better than sex!! LOL (don't ask me to back her up!)

The following ingredients can be substituted with low fat/low sugar items (like low fat cream cheese and sugar free pudding...)

Chocolate Lush
(a serious family favorite for all our cool weather holidays and birthdays...)

Layer 1 ***
1 cup of flour, 1 stick of margarine, 1/2 cup chopped Pecans.
Mix like pie crust (using a fork or pastry cutter, until forming soft crumbles) and press into 11x 7 inch pan. Bake 15 min at 375 degrees. Let cool slightly and add second layer while still warm.

Layer 2
1 cup confectioners sugar, 1 -8oz block of cream cheese (room temp, soft), 1 cup cool whip.
MIX well, until very creamy and spread evenly over crust.

Layer 3
Mix 2 packages instant Jello Chocolate pudding with 3 cups milk. Mix well and spread over layer 2. (You can substitute pudding with a can of cherry pie filling…Mom likes the dark sweet cherries.)

Layer 4
Top with the remaining Cool Whip from 9 oz container.


*** You can make any kind of crust you want, your favorite cookies, brownies, tasty cakes cut in half, the “box mix“ crusts.... use your imagination.
I usually need a larger tub of Cool Whip because I use a larger glass dish…
To jazz it up a bit, try the “spray on icing color” and add gummy treats or sprinkles…or if using chocolate pudding, try fresh strawberries on top… wish I had a picture of what I did with this for Halloween…(with the green spray icing color, marshmallow creepy critters on top and gummy worms)


Enjoy!!

[morningstar55]

is there much of a difference of schnabbs and brandy???
lets say ...........
peach schnabbs compare to peach brandy???

[Kenna]

Originally Posted by morningstar55

is there much of a difference of schnabbs and brandy???
lets say ...........
peach schnabbs compare to peach brandy???

I wish I knew... sorry! I wonder if Diva would know?

This next recipe is a DREAMY delightful thing my Mom created... it's wonderful fresh from the fridge on a hot summer day!

Low Cal Strawberry Dream Cream Pie
(I'm reading this from her scribbles on a 3x5 card...)

3 oz box sugar free Strawberry gelatin / 1 cup boiling water - dissolve,
add 1/2 cup ice cubes & chill till "jiggles"

8 oz fat free or Neufchatel cream cheese / 8 oz tub fat free and/or sugar free frozen whipped topping - blend till very smooth

combine 1/2 of the cream cheese mix with Jello - pour into shortcake or vanilla wafer cookie crumb crust. Chill till firm then top with remaining cream cheese mix and fresh strawberries sweetened with 1/4 cup Splenda (I don't like to sweeten my strawberries..)

[Ashton]

Originally Posted by morningstar55

is there much of a difference of schnabbs and brandy???
lets say ...........
peach schnabbs compare to peach brandy???

brandy

Alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or a fermented fruit mash. The name comes from the Dutch brandewijn, "distilled wine." Most brandies are aged and contain about 50% alcohol by volume. Some are darkened with caramel. They are usually served alone as after-dinner drinks but are sometimes used in mixed drinks or dessert dishes or as fuel in flamed dishes such as crêpes suzettes and cherries jubilee. They are also used as the base of various liqueurs. The finest brandy is usually thought to be French cognac.

Schnaps in German-speaking regions
German Schnaps is clear, colorless, and has a light fruit flavor. It is distilled from fermented fruit, is bottled with no added sugar, and normally contains about 40% ABV (80 proof).

American schnapps are alcoholic beverages that are produced by mixing neutral grain spirit with fruit flavors or with other flavors. This mixture is then bottled with added sugar and (usually) glycerine, producing a smooth, syrup-like drink. Their alcohol content can be anywhere between 15% and 50% ABV (30–100 proof).