Something Delicious

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Ursy

Today was the second lesson in the kitchen with Bek - pumpkin soup day for my little sous chef. She did well!

It is not soup weather, but we had a 2/3 of a big pumpkin to use up.
No matter, we both enjoyed it for lunch anyway.

I remember being a couple of years older than her, my first time making pumpkin soup, at the first place I ever lived in on my own. The recipe never said to drain the pumpkin, but it didn't say not to either. I drained it. Bad decision! I should have called Mum! Glad to know Bek will be better prepared than me, if she ever leaves home (I don't think I'll mind if she doesn't)

Speaking of German sausage, last time we were at the local markets Bek decided to try one. It had chunks of cheese in it. I think she liked it. The fat factor is not a concern with her, she's a tiny little thing - could do with some more weight on her.

My Sugar Plum Fairy!!

I love your little Sous Chef stories.

Honey I just saw pics of your new house..Wow! Gorgeous. Best wishes to you all. There is nothing like a fresh new start hey?

I envy that you have a Sous Chef! I need one *grin*

When I have mini diva in the kitchen with me she likes to watch me cook. Often she will hand me this or that if I need something but she is a bit timid around the stove still and not comfortable with knives. Likely the weekly manicured diva nails are having an impact on the knife skills.

But I love to have her in the kitchen with me and miss her terribly now. Not that I needed any lessons in value or appreciating the time that we have been gifted with those that we love, but I surely miss that little one every minute of the day. Its not the same to cook without her There are a few favorites that I make for her and I dont even cook them at all now. Just makes me too sad.

Hopefully she will come visit me on spring break.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I love coffee! I had the best fair trade roasted blend this morning at the farmers market. I bartered my serviced with a few of the local vendors and got some honey, maple syrup, organic granola, fruits veggies and a homemade pie.

I don't know what I will be cooking today - I had chicken samosa's for lunch. I may stick with the indian cuisine and do a butter chicken lasagna or something? Served with rice or a salad? I like rustic cooking with a touch of my personal flare.

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Barter is a great idea. Is the farmers market indoors?

What is butter chicken lasagne? I have not heard of this.

[Ursy]

Butter chicken lasagne? Merry Fairy, that sounds inspired!

Sunshine! Yes, new house settled last week - we are very happy with itl. Now we just have to sell the current one. (For those of you who don't know, my partner has had bad health issues and hasn't been working for nearly a year so we've had to downsize).

I've been freaking out. I won't be able to relax until this house is sold and things settle down to a more affordable level.

Like Mini Diva, Bek is a bit timid around the stove and sharp knives. I hope that she will get over that in the next few cooking sessions.
I hope you get to see Mini Diva again very soon. xx

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Ursy

Butter chicken lasagne? Merry Fairy, that sounds inspired!

Sunshine! Yes, new house settled last week - we are very happy with itl. Now we just have to sell the current one. (For those of you who don't know, my partner has had bad health issues and hasn't been working for nearly a year so we've had to downsize).

I've been freaking out. I won't be able to relax until this house is sold and things settle down to a more affordable level.

Like Mini Diva, Bek is a bit timid around the stove and sharp knives. I hope that she will get over that in the next few cooking sessions.
I hope you get to see Mini Diva again very soon. xx

Any bites on the house? Try to relax and visualize it being sold. It really works.

What else are you and Bek cooking?

Mini diva is most happy with the microwave. I am trying to convince her that this is not a cooking device. So far this is not working so well.

[Sun]

Tonight I had Portobello mushroom, spinach, red pepper, cheese crepes with a jalepeno pepper jam..sounds crazy but it was good. Then my crazy bff made more ice cream..this time caramel brandied walnut ..which was ridiculously good.

[Ursy]

House is not on the market yet, hon. Kris is just not well enough to do anything, and I can't do it all. This is why I'm freaking out! Hopefully one of Kris' friends is coming over next weekend to help with the garden.

Tonight, Bek and I are making pizza. We've just put the dough in the fridge because I don't want it to rise too fast - I have some gardening to take care of first.

She seems to be enjoying time in the kitchen - last night, she asked Kris if she could help and he showed her how to mash the potatoes.

Your crepe and your bff's ice cream both sound amazing! I just looked at my ice cream maker today, pondered whether to pack it now or not... still pondering that one.

I think I'll pack it. I have enough to do for now.

Okies, off to plant a couple of things! Trying to make the front garden look presentable at the moment

[Nadeest]

I just thought about this, while having breakfast this morning, and I'd love to do a poll on it, sometime. How many people tend to have leftovers for breakfast, instead of fixing something else?

[Sachita]

I've been playing around with baking. I'm a great chef but for some reason just never messed with baking. I made some slamming pizza's using a stand mixer, baking stone- then I tried all kinds of toppings- fresh mozzarella (the real kind), fresh herbs, spinach, sausage, mushrooms, roasted peppers, all types.
I made the crust kinda thick and small pizza's. I'm going to make room in my freezer, make some more and freeze them, although I'm thinking fresh is best.

I also made some biscuits and although they came out good, I'm trying various recipes until I get the right one for me. I just love a good biscuit!

I bought all kinds of organic flours and such to start making breads and cookies.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Nadeest

I just thought about this, while having breakfast this morning, and I'd love to do a poll on it, sometime. How many people tend to have leftovers for breakfast, instead of fixing something else?

I do that for breakfast about twice a week. The rest of the time the leftovers are used for lunch, if there are leftovers OR I will transform the leftovers into something else. For example, thin steak strips will become the meat in my breakfast wrap with egg, cheese, salsa, veggies etc

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

Barter is a great idea. Is the farmers market indoors?

What is butter chicken lasagne? I have not heard of this.

The market is indoors for the winter. The rest of the time this particular market does a combination of outdoor and indoor.

Butter chicken lasagne is just a complete fusion of indian and italian dishes. You layer the lasagne the same way you would normally only this time you are using tandori chicken instead of beef or ground soy. The sauce is made from butter, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, other spices, onion, green pepper and mushroom.

I layer using boiled lasagne noodles, ricotta and herbs.

I can't take ownership of the idea, I was inspired by the food network,

[dixie]

I'm craving some southern comfort food on this cold snowy day. This is what I will be cooking tonight....



cube steak w/gravy
mashed potatoes
veggies

[Ursy]

Originally Posted by Nadeest

I just thought about this, while having breakfast this morning, and I'd love to do a poll on it, sometime. How many people tend to have leftovers for breakfast, instead of fixing something else?

I'm doing that right now - mashed potatoes in the microwave as we speak!

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

The market is indoors for the winter. The rest of the time this particular market does a combination of outdoor and indoor.

Butter chicken lasagne is just a complete fusion of indian and italian dishes. You layer the lasagne the same way you would normally only this time you are using tandori chicken instead of beef or ground soy. The sauce is made from butter, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, other spices, onion, green pepper and mushroom.

I layer using boiled lasagne noodles, ricotta and herbs.

I can't take ownership of the idea, I was inspired by the food network,

holy hell that sounds great. I'll need to play around with that one. I eat some kind of curry every week.

[Sun]

Hola Delicious Fabulous People,

You all have my craving for a home cooked meal. Its been a yogurt and fruit kind of day so far. I'm having a crash and burn day after a busy few weeks.

I have a few questions for you all,

1. Speaking of curry...does anyone make their own curry powder?
If so, what are your particular techniques?

2. Does anyone make Shrimp & grits?

3. Do any of you make soft drinks? I made ginger ale a few days ago and it was so much better than any bottled, canned product that I have ever had. That got me thinking about making some more soda syrups.

So Super Bowl Sunday means to me, that I am hearing from my friends that have football freak partners in other words, the ones that are not into football. My phone has been ringing like crazy today.

What are you all up to?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Nadeest

I just thought about this, while having breakfast this morning, and I'd love to do a poll on it, sometime. How many people tend to have leftovers for breakfast, instead of fixing something else?

That all depends on what the leftovers are.

If I have polenta I will likely grill it off and top it with something.

Grilled artichokes or cooked spinach can become a part of a poached egg dish, think Benedict with vegetables instead of ham. I do a egg white scrambles frequently and will incorporate leftover vegetables. Hmm...I see a theme here.

If you mean straight up leftovers that are not deconstructed and re-worked, not usually the norm for me. Though not opposed to the idea. Its a mood thing.

The one caveat is that if I have been drinking the night before, or have otherwise put my body through some physical exertion all bets are off and I may just eat something out of the ordinary for breakfast or make a big breakfast. That can be an "anything goes" situation.

[ahk]

MMM all this food talk.

Yesterday, my wife and I went to a super bowl party, though I probably only watched 15 minutes of the game and just talked and ate the rest of the time.

I made this -- it was a hit, who knew.

1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
4 oz cream cheese (softened, room temp)
1/4 lb (1 stick) butter (softened, room temp)
1 TBS vanilla extract
1.5-2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Place peanut butter, cream cheese, butter and cream (with hand mixer), add vanilla and powdered sugar (increments of 1/2 cup) add till you feel its a good consistency. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Serve either in a bowl or shape into something. I did a football and coated with rest of mini chips.

Serve with pretzels and/or popcorn. It's good. I promise.

[ahk]

SOooooo...

What is everyone eating???

I'm in a salad mood right now--

Herb Salad (mixed greens w/ cilantro, parsley, dill), feta cheese, walnuts, and pear vinaigrette.

[Corkey]

Oatmeal raisin cookies....

[ahk]

Originally Posted by Corkey

Oatmeal raisin cookies....

Homemade?



Care to share the recipe?

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by ahk

Homemade?



Care to share the recipe?

yes and Ami is the baker in the family, me, I haven't a clue..