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  • MikM Away
    MikM Away
    Mik
    wrote on last edited by
    #354

    I used masa flour, which is a corn flour. that's what I always use in chili. These might give you some ideas, although I wonder if you have them.

    https://bakeitwithlove.com/cornmeal-substitute/

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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 Away
      MikM Away
      Mik
      wrote on last edited by
      #355

      I had to add some more beef, so I got out a pound of hamburger patties. I think the extra fat will be good too. Per your comment, I went through with kitchen shears and cut all the pieces in half or quarters. It's tasting pretty good at 6 hours simmering.

      “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
        MikM Away
        Mik
        wrote on last edited by
        #356

        Highly recommend this recipe. Delicious. MFR put cheese and sour cream in it (ugh). I added fresh jalapeños.

        “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

          Highly recommend this recipe. Delicious. MFR put cheese and sour cream in it (ugh). I added fresh jalapeños.

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          George K
          wrote on last edited by
          #357

          @Mik did you seed the chilies and jalapeños?

          And did you really simmer it for that long?

          "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
            wrote on last edited by Mik
            #358

            Longer, 7 hours, but only because of the ~~shoe leather ~~ flank steak.

            I used ground chiles, so no seeding. I did not sees the fresh jalapeños, but I added them to my bowl at serving.

            I would guess I used 2t ground ancho, 2 t ground chipotle, 2 T smoked paprika and 1T Chile powder. You could use more, but start small. The cumin, etc, I just followed the recipe.

            “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
              MikM Away
              Mik
              wrote on last edited by Mik
              #359

              Beef Stroganoff with ground beef. It turned out great. Even MFR who seldom says anything more than “it’s ok.” Said it was really good and had seconds. Our guest took some home for tomorrow.

              The recipe is:

              https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16433/stroganoff/

              I added a little Worcestershire sauce, 2 cloves of garlic and more smoked paprika than it called for. It was a big hit. Do use egg noodles, not pasta.

              “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
                MikM Away
                Mik
                wrote on last edited by Mik
                #360

                OK, I'm going all Minnesooota tonight with....

                HOTDISH! Will update. It's essentially ground meat and onions topped with mushroom soup mix, then cheese, then tater tots.

                https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-hotdish/

                “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
                  MikM Away
                  Mik
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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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                  • George KG Offline
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                    George K
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #362

                    Looks good. Did you use golden mushroom....

                    "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
                      wrote on last edited by Mik
                      #363

                      No, all I had was cream of. Don’t think it would have mattered much. Came out kind of soupy and uninteresting.

                      “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

                        No, all I had was cream of. Don’t think it would have mattered much. Came out kind of soupy and uninteresting.

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                        George K
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                        #364

                        @Mik thanks for the heads-up. I'll pass.

                        Mrs. George is not a fan of cheesy stuff, so this is a non-starter for us. FFS, she won't even eat a freaking cheeseburger. I'm shocked we're still married.

                        "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
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #365

                          It wasn’t bad, just kind of dull. Maybe it needed some flour.

                          “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 K
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #366

                            Smothered Pork Chops

                            6 boneless thick cut loin pork chops
                            2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
                            1 tablespoon salt
                            1 tablespoon garlic powder
                            1 tablespoon black pepper
                            2 tablespoon onion powder
                            1 tablespoon dried oregano
                            1 tablespoon dried thyme
                            1 tablespoon adobo
                            1 large onion, sliced
                            2 cloves garlic, minced
                            4 tbs butter
                            4 cups potatoes, sliced very thin (mandoline is recommended)
                            1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup

                            Take your pork chops and season them with salt, pepper & all other seasoning until evenly coated. (you can mix all seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl prior to coating chops) , set aside.

                            Butter a 2-quart baking dish

                            Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat & melt 2 tbs of the butter in the pan, add in your minced garlic, then add in your seasoned pork chops.

                            Cook them until browned on both sides, remove and set aside.

                            Add the remaining 2 tbs butter to the skillet and add the chopped onion, cook until soft.

                            Add the condensed soup to the cooked onions and gradually stir in the milk, set aside.

                            Slice potatoes and place in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.

                            Place cooked pork chops on top of potatoes, then pour soup mixture over the chops.

                            Make sure everything is even in the baking dish.

                            Cover and bake at 350F for 30 minutes.

                            Remove the cover and bake for an additional 40 minutes.

                            Sprinkle lightly with parsley if desired.

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                            I only made two chops and ended up wasting most of the seasonings.

                            The pork chops were WAY overcooked.

                            See where it says "add milk?" Yeah, it's not in the ingredients, so I just threw in some milk.

                            Yeah, golden mushroom, of course.

                            Potatoes were OK, but had a bit of a boiled texture to them.

                            The liquid turned out kind of watery.

                            Won't do again.

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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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                            • MikM Mik

                              Anybody like cole slaw? This is an excellent easy dressing recipe. Takes like two minutes and the lemon juice makes it really fresh. I used cider vinegar.

                              https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240784/easy-coleslaw-dressing/

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                              wrote on last edited by
                              #367

                              @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                              Anybody like cole slaw? This is an excellent easy dressing recipe. Takes like two minutes and the lemon juice makes it really fresh. I used cider vinegar.

                              https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240784/easy-coleslaw-dressing/

                              Can't have fried catfish without coleslaw...

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                              • MikM Away
                                MikM Away
                                Mik
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #368

                                This was good tonight. I had a bag of small sea scallops in the freezer that looked a bit the worse for wear, so I defrosted them. They were fine. I added the scallop water to the pasta after it was cooked and drained. Very tasty.

                                https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/216757/savory-sea-scallops-and-angel-hair-pasta/

                                “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
                                  MikM Away
                                  Mik
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #369

                                  Making pork chops in golden mushroom soup tonight. Just pork chops, soup, 1 c water, garlic and Italian seasoning. Threw in just a touch of liquid smoke for interest.

                                  MFR is delighted. Are all redheads like this?

                                  “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
                                    MikM Away
                                    Mik
                                    wrote on last edited by
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                                    Oops. Too much water. Oh well. Flavor is really good.

                                    “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
                                      MikM Away
                                      Mik
                                      wrote on last edited by Mik
                                      #371

                                      It's a gray, chilly day, so a big pot of Midwestern chili is in order. I chopped up rib steak instead of ground beef and used much more spices than this recipe called for, but it uses a quart of tomato juice, which is how my mom and MFR's used to make chili. I usually make more of a Texas style, no beans, and she's been requesting this.

                                      Pretty basic, and I only marginally followed it, but it tastes pretty good. Might put some cooked pasta in it later since her mom made it that way.

                                      Serve it with some hard rolls and butter, a big cold glass of milk. A favorite dinner.

                                      https://www.restlesschipotle.com/midwestern-style-chili/

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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 Away
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                                        Mik
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                                        #372

                                        We had this Sunday morning. Easy, impressive and delicious.

                                        https://breakfastwithnick.com/2016/01/14/best-dutch-baby-pancake-recipe/

                                        “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
                                          MikM Away
                                          Mik
                                          wrote on last edited by Mik
                                          #373

                                          Tonight, I'm making one of The Princess's favorite dishes by her favorite chef, Alison Roman. MFR is out tonight at a show, so I can cook whatever I want.

                                          Skillet Chicken with Crushed Olives and Sumac. I have the cookbook on Kindle, but it's so easy.

                                          Link to video

                                          “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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