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  • MikM Away
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    Mik
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    Tasty looking.

    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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    • MikM Mik

      Tasty looking.

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      @Mik said in The Cookbook:

      Tasty looking.

      Very easy. Chicken was juicy but just a bit chewy. Not sure I understand why.

      Mrs. George approves.

      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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      • MikM Away
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        Anybody for a fast, easy bean soup? Just made it, and it's delicious.

        Just for fun I added in like two drops of liquid smoke. Nice touch.

        https://www.simplyrecipes.com/marcella-hazan-white-bean-soup-review-8348453

        Upon tasting, I think the olive oil is a bit heavy. Maybe make it 1/4 cup.

        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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        • George KG Offline
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          Spuds:

          Small Red Potatoes, Quartered 2 pounds
          Vegetable Oil ¼ cup
          2 Teaspoons Hidden Valley Salad Dressing Mix

          1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
          2. Place potatoes in a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat.
          3. Add seasoning mix and toss again until coated. Bake in ungreased baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.

          Surprisingly good. I might have added some onion powder for a bit more of a kick.

          But, at my age, I love stupid-easy recipes.

          This accompanied some chicken schnitzel.

          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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          • MikM Away
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            I do too. I brined a couple pork chops in a seasoned salt brine all day, then grilled them with a little bbq sauce. They were superb. Made my favorite coleslaw with them. Yum.

            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            • MikM Away
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              I’ve been wanting to find a cheeseburger pasta recipe that’s simple and good. Well, I have.

              https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/family-favorite-cheeseburger-pasta/

              I used a little less mustard, more onion, added some Worcestershire and more cheese. Turned out very tasty.

              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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              • MikM Away
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                Smoked Turkey Rosemary Pasta

                1/2 lb smoked turkey, cut in 1/4" cubes
                1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
                EV Olive oil, to taste (1/4 C?)
                1/4 cup white wine if you like
                zest of 1 orange (don't skip this - important)
                ground up rosemary to taste (1 t - 1 T - I tend to about 1 T)
                1 - 3 cloves garlic, crushed
                12 oz linguini or spaghetti
                toast pine nuts
                dice smoked turkey
                start pasta water & cook as you do rest
                heat EVOO in skillet, med ht.
                when hot enough, add turkey and 1/2 rosemary, saute
                after 5 min or so add white wine
                when pasta is almost ready, add rest of rosemary, garlic, orange zest and pine nuts to turkey mix.. add EVOO to taste
                mix with hot pasta and maybe 1/3 C pasta water.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                • MikM Away
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                  This looked really good.

                  https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/recipes/creamy-tuscan-salmon-recipe/ar-BB1mUxqs?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=165e1fecf0c547f68834fb9387365951&ei=28

                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  • MikM Away
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                    Mik
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                    #480

                    As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

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                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                    • MikM Mik

                      As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

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                      @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                      As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

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                      Classic. We make a variation much like this I got from my uncle's.

                      Please love yourself.

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                      • MikM Away
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                        Tried a new marinara tonight - Mezzetta. Excellent, tons of fresh, bright tomato flavor. Maybe better than Rao’s and a couple bucks cheaper.

                        Ingredients: Italian Plum Tomatoes From Italy's San Marzano Region, California Plum Tomatoes, Imported Olive Oil, Fresh Onions, Sea Salt, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Basil, Black Pepper, Spices.

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                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            I made @jon-nyc 's lasagna on Sunday.

                            Didn't have meatloaf mix or sausage, so ground beef it was.

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                            We're gonna get at least (probably 4) meals out of this.

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              Nice! How’d you like it?

                              Only non-witches get due process.

                              • Cotton Mather, Salem Massachusetts, 1692
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                              • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                                Nice! How’d you like it?

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                                @jon-nyc said in The Cookbook:

                                Nice! How’d you like it?

                                Well, I didn't follow the instructions perfectly. I let it cook, covered for longer than your recipe suggests for "immediate serving". I gave it the full 40 min.

                                TO SERVE:

                                Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap the dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray (or use nonstick foil). Place a rimmed baking sheet under the dish to catch any overspill. Bake until the sauce bubbles lightly around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until hot throughout and the cheese is browned in spots, 25-35 minutes longer. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

                                TO SERVE RIGHT AWAY:

                                Follow instructions above, reducing covered baking time to 15 minutes.

                                I think the cream and the basil give a nice touch - almost has a sweetness to it.

                                Most importantly, Mrs. George approves.

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                  MikM Away
                                  MikM Away
                                  Mik
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                                  @George-K said in The Cookbook:

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                                  Had a dream the other night that Trump had us selling homemade marinara and he wasn't happy with the sales figures. I had a lot of one-on-one time with him in the dream.

                                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                  • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                                    @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                                    As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

                                    image.png

                                    Classic. We make a variation much like this I got from my uncle's.

                                    MikM Away
                                    MikM Away
                                    Mik
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #488

                                    @Aqua-Letifer said in The Cookbook:

                                    @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                                    As part of the kitchen reno, we're going through the recipes from our mom's. So many greats from years past. But here's an easy one that is quite tasty, although it is not from one of our moms' collection. As you can see it is a well-loved recipe.

                                    image.png

                                    Classic. We make a variation much like this I got from my uncle's.

                                    Made it last night, but used a chicken demi-glace instead off stock. Very rich.

                                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                    • George KG George K

                                      I made @jon-nyc 's lasagna on Sunday.

                                      Didn't have meatloaf mix or sausage, so ground beef it was.

                                      IMG_4424.jpeg

                                      We're gonna get at least (probably 4) meals out of this.

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                                      We're gonna get at least (probably 4) meals out of this.

                                      Yup - four meals it was. I divided into fourths and froze the uneaten ones.

                                      Simple dinner tonight:

                                      Thaw the lasagna, and heat it up (covered) in the oven.
                                      Some salad.
                                      Some "Bake in the bag" bread.

                                      Simple and tasty.

                                      The hour I spent making the lasagna is more than offset by the fact that I don't have to cook for three nights.

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                      • MikM Mik

                                        @George-K said in The Cookbook:

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                                        Had a dream the other night that Trump had us selling homemade marinara and he wasn't happy with the sales figures. I had a lot of one-on-one time with him in the dream.

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                                        @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                                        @George-K said in The Cookbook:

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                                        Had a dream the other night that Trump had us selling homemade marinara and he wasn't happy with the sales figures. I had a lot of one-on-one time with him in the dream.

                                        Marinara And Garlic for All, FTW

                                        Only non-witches get due process.

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                                          Tonight's dinner: Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

                                          1 pound ground beef
                                          ¼ cup bread crumbs
                                          1 egg
                                          1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
                                          ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
                                          ½ teaspoon onion powder
                                          ½ teaspoon garlic powder
                                          ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
                                          1 tablespoon vegetable oil
                                          1 cup thinly sliced onion
                                          2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
                                          1 cup beef broth
                                          1 tablespoon cooking sherry
                                          ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

                                          Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Form into 8 balls and flatten into patties.

                                          Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and onion; fry until patties are nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer beef patties to a plate, and keep warm.

                                          Sprinkle flour over onions and drippings in the skillet. Stir in flour with a fork, scraping bits of beef off of the bottom of the skillet as you stir. Gradually mix in beef broth and sherry. Season with seasoned salt. Simmer and stir over medium-low heat until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.

                                          Reduce heat to low, return patties to the gravy, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes.


                                          Mrs. George approved - "This is good! Make it again.

                                          I see it as a gateway to meatloaf.

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                                          ETA: I cooked in stainless steel - adjust your temperatures accordingly.

                                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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