Something Delicious - Page 17

Sun · 11-11-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

With Pete's help, I made a delicious meal last night.

We made quarts of sofrito from scratch on Friday night and

I froze most of it but I used a generous cup in a pot of pink beans, and

I used a generous cup in a pot of bacalao.

We had white rice and yuca con mojo too, yum yum.

Puerto Rican food! YUM. Wow that all sounds delicious. Thank you for the links!

Now there is a great idea. Make Sofrito and freeze some. I am going to do that this week.

Sun · 11-11-2012, 08:31 PM

Chancie the directions in the recipes are hilarious!

Bèsame* · 11-11-2012, 09:12 PM

What? Fish on rye? Pastrami is the best thing for rye!

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Originally Posted by Trev

Fish in a tortilla? I'll take your word for it, but I'd rather have my fish on rye. Everything else, I'm good with in a tortilla

Chancie · 11-12-2012, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Chancie the directions in the recipes are hilarious!

I hope you're not too lazy to cook for your sweetie every day.

I love how it's not gender specific.

Chancie · 11-12-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Puerto Rican food! YUM. Wow that all sounds delicious. Thank you for the links!

Now there is a great idea. Make Sofrito and freeze some. I am going to do that this week.

I have a small Cuisinart and I doubled the recipe.

Pete stood at the counter for a long time, and

It took me a long time to figure out that

She didn't know what sofrito was so

She had no idea what we were making!

Sun · 11-12-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

I hope you're not too lazy to cook for your sweetie every day.

I love how it's not gender specific.

Well I no longer have a sweetie to cook for, but when I did, I cooked a lot. We both cooked, but since I cook for a living I did not mind cooking more often.

These days I am not as inspired to cook for myself, to say the least, but love to cook for friends or share what I cook with friends.

When did your sweetheart figure out what Sofrito was?

Sun · 11-12-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Uniqueswtfemm

What? Fish on rye? Pastrami is the best thing for rye!

How about a Turkey Reuben on Rye?

cinnamongrrl · 11-12-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Puerto Rican food! YUM. Wow that all sounds delicious. Thank you for the links!

Now there is a great idea. Make Sofrito and freeze some. I am going to do that this week.

I love love LOVE Puerto Rican food. I was brought up in a latino household. The food is comforting and familiar. I especially LOVE yucca....the rice....I even ate the pork last time I got some for Teddy (when he was in the hospital) There are these amazing potato balls with seasoned meat in the middle. We always just called them papas....good good stuff

Chancie · 11-12-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Well I no longer have a sweetie to cook for, but when I did, I cooked a lot. We both cooked, but since I cook for a living I did not mind cooking more often.

These days I am not as inspired to cook for myself, to say the least, but love to cook for friends or share what I cook with friends.

When did your sweetheart figure out what Sofrito was?

Sun, she didn't know what it was after it was made.

Chancie · 11-12-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

I hope you're not too lazy to cook for your sweetie every day.

<snip>

That's from the recipe!

Sun · 11-12-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

I love love LOVE Puerto Rican food. I was brought up in a latino household. The food is comforting and familiar. I especially LOVE yucca....the rice....I even ate the pork last time I got some for Teddy (when he was in the hospital) There are these amazing potato balls with seasoned meat in the middle. We always just called them papas....good good stuff

My Moms family is from Puerto Rico but sadly they are not cooks so I had to go to the Islands to discover the real deal for myself and wow. Forever changed. One place in Vieques makes a Yucca gratin that blew me away and made me a fan. Though in general I default to very simple foods, fresh fruit right from the tree, like mango's, and fresh fish, rice and beans simmered in sofrito, platanos hot from the pan sprinkled with a little salt.

These are the things that I enjoy the most. Followed up by a swim in the warm ocean waters and some time on the beach watching the sun set. Island life and food..nothing like it.

Sun · 11-12-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

That's from the recipe!

LOL..oh ok! I cracked up over some of her comments such as

"if you have extra email it to me"

that just made me laugh. I love recipe directions that are funny. Straight up instructions can become so boring so quickly!

Sun · 11-12-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

Sun, she didn't know what it was after it was made.

Well lucky her, she was in for a real treat

cinnamongrrl · 11-12-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

My Moms family is from Puerto Rico but sadly they are not cooks so I had to go to the Islands to discover the real deal for myself and wow. Forever changed. One place in Vieques makes a Yucca gratin that blew me away and made me a fan. Though in general I default to very simple foods, fresh fruit right from the tree, like mango's, and fresh fish, rice and beans simmered in sofrito, platanos hot from the pan sprinkled with a little salt.

These are the things that I enjoy the most. Followed up by a swim in the warm ocean waters and some time on the beach watching the sun set. Island life and food..nothing like it.

Note to self: pack your bags...and GO

Teddybear · 11-12-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

Note to self: pack your bags...and GO

R u packing mone also?? Or r u telling me something????

SelfMadeMan · 11-12-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

My Moms family is from Puerto Rico but sadly they are not cooks so I had to go to the Islands to discover the real deal for myself and wow. Forever changed. One place in Vieques makes a Yucca gratin that blew me away and made me a fan. Though in general I default to very simple foods, fresh fruit right from the tree, like mango's, and fresh fish, rice and beans simmered in sofrito, platanos hot from the pan sprinkled with a little salt.

These are the things that I enjoy the most. Followed up by a swim in the warm ocean waters and some time on the beach watching the sun set. Island life and food..nothing like it.

OMG - I *just* recently discovered Sofrito, and it is AMAZING!!!! I love it! I add it to all kinds of beans, pintos, black beans, red beans...

Sachita · 11-12-2012, 10:36 AM

I spent a good part of my 20's in the islands- Caribbean, West Indies and south america. Also my hometown is Miami which host some of the finest ethnic cuisines anywhere I've been.

Everyone has their own little twist on Sofrito. I adore tropical fruits and flavors. Here in VA I grow tomatillos and all kinds of peppers. Cilantro is a staple in my home and I grow it year around with parsley. Fresh chimichurri
or sauces made with mints. Damn I'm getting hungry.

I'm a huge flavor whore. I can't eat anything bland. I love combining indian with thai or cuban and italian. Coming up with interesting combinations.

ruffryder · 11-12-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

... platanos hot from the pan sprinkled with a little salt.

tostones with oil and garlic.

I love all tacos including fish! I'll have to make some so Zimmeh can try them. I usually use Gortons seasoned breaded fish. I like a slaw on mine with tartar sauce, cheese, and good red hot sauce.

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Originally Posted by Sun

What are some of your favorite breakfast meals?

What about breakfast beverages?

*sipping a big cup of Italian roast coffee*

Breakfast is probably my fav meal to eat and cook. chorizo, over easy eggs, omelettes usually with diced onions, jalapenos, tomatoes and cheese. I also like hasbrowns or diced potatoes with these veggies too. bacon is my fav breakfast meat! biscuits and gravy with sausage, breakfast sammiches on any type of bread, cinnamon rolls, pancakes ( my fav are chocolate and banana ) I'm a fan of Dark Roast coffee mostly French or Espresso, and just black. This is the typical stuff I eat for breakfast.

Another beverage / meal I have sometimes for breakfast or lunch is a Visalus protein shake and I usually just have it with non fat milk berries or peaches. There is several other recipes for protein powder if anyone uses it I can post a link of these recipes.

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Originally Posted by Sun

With Thanksgiving on the way, I am wondering what you all have planned. What kinds of dishes are favorites for you?

My fav Thanksgiving dishes are turkey of course, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie! This year we'll be spending it with some friends from the BFP site and I think they have requested I bring some of my red chile enchiladas.

lusciouskiwi · 11-12-2012, 10:51 AM

I know this isn't exactly high cuisine, but sometimes I miss carne asada fries. guilty pleasure.

With LOTS of guacamole.

Football is not required.

Sun · 11-12-2012, 03:47 PM

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