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wrote on 28 Apr 2020, 12:16 last edited by
@brenda said in The Cookbook:
@George-K
How was it, George?Quite good!
Random things - based on a recipe I saw elsewhere, I threw a little Dijon mustard into the egg wash.
Also, the "paprika mixed with bread crumbs" doesn't work - the paprika filters to the bottom of the bowl, and there's none of it on the crust. Next time, I'll put the paprika into the flour.
Lastly, the sauce needs more dill.
But, Mrs. George approves, and I'll make it again.
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@brenda said in The Cookbook:
@George-K
How was it, George?Quite good!
Random things - based on a recipe I saw elsewhere, I threw a little Dijon mustard into the egg wash.
Also, the "paprika mixed with bread crumbs" doesn't work - the paprika filters to the bottom of the bowl, and there's none of it on the crust. Next time, I'll put the paprika into the flour.
Lastly, the sauce needs more dill.
But, Mrs. George approves, and I'll make it again.
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wrote on 30 Apr 2020, 22:16 last edited by xenon
Anyone maintain sourdough starter?
I'm on day 3 of starting a new culture (just flour and water). The thing has already risen and bubbled - but it smells like baby vomit as of a few hours ago.
Some folks say this is normal and keep at it, other recommend starting over.
Thoughts?
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wrote on 30 Apr 2020, 22:32 last edited by
It's spring, so perhaps not a time for "comfort food."
But, what the hell....
Tonight's dinner: Slow Cooker Stroganoff.
Ingredients:
1 lb cubed beef stew meat
2 can golden mushroom soup
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
¼ cup water
boullion cube
½ packet onion soup mix
sautéed mushrooms
4 oz cream cheeseDirections:
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In a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, Worcestershire sauce and water.
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Cook on Low setting for 5-6 hours, or on High setting for about 4 hours. Stir in cream cheese just before serving.
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Add a "dollup" of sour cream when you add the cream cheese to get an extra "tang",
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Add sauteed mushrooms about 1/2 an hour before serving.
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Serve over cooked wide butter noodles.
Note: I sautéed the beef in butter(!) before putting it into the cooker. Yeah, it's pretty damn good!
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wrote on 30 Apr 2020, 22:49 last edited by xenon 5 Jan 2020, 02:03
How do you control the salt in that?
I've cooked with mushroom soup and soup mix. I love the flavor - but for me it's over-seasoned.
Ratchet up the amount of beef maybe?
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How do you control the salt in that?
I've cooked with mushroom soup and soup mix. I love the flavor - but for me it's over-seasoned.
Ratchet up the amount of beef maybe?
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wrote on 3 May 2020, 19:06 last edited by
A Skyline knock-off. I'm making it now.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. canola oil
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 onion diced fine
3 cloves of garlic minced
6 ounces of tomato paste
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
3 cups of beef stock
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cloves
salt and pepper to tasteInstructions
Turn your Instant Pot to saute. Once it reads HOT, add oil and then ground beef and onion. Cook beef until browned, and use a potato mashed or wooden spoon to break the meat up into very fine pieces. Once brown add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Turn the saute function off. Add all remaining ingredients and stir well. Put lid on the Instant Pot and turn to Manual or High Pressure and set timer to 25 minutes. Let cook and when the timer beeps, let the pressure out with a quick release.
Serve over spaghetti and top with desired toppings. I recommend onions and cheddar cheese.=-=-=-=-=-=-=
I'm going to cook some spaghetti and freeze that and the spaghetti together. Report to come later today.
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wrote on 3 May 2020, 19:34 last edited by
Well, it sure looks like Skyline. I had to thicken it up a bit with some cornstarch slurry.
The taste is just a bit "off." I added a little extra salt and pepper. Seems to help a bit.
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wrote on 3 May 2020, 19:39 last edited by
Oh that looks so good. Haven't had Cincy chili for a couple months.
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wrote on 3 May 2020, 19:54 last edited by
@Mik it has a bit of a "chalky" taste. I wonder if it's the cornstarch.
Anyhow, I cooked some spaghetti, broken into smaller pieces and put it into ziploc containers. One will go in the fridge for tomorrow's lunch, and the other three into the freezer.
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wrote on 3 May 2020, 19:56 last edited by George K 5 Mar 2020, 19:56
@Mik said in The Cookbook:
@George-K Got shredded cheddar?
Sure do. I'll put that on when I warm it up. Maybe chop up a little onion too.
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wrote on 6 May 2020, 23:46 last edited by
Tonight's dinner: LEMON GARLIC PARMESAN SHRIMP PASTA
I'm not a fan of shrimp, so I used some cut-up boneless skinless chicken breasts as a substitute. Also, Mrs. George didn't like the crushed red pepper last time I made it, so I omitted it today:
Ingredients
8 ounces Linguine Pasta
2 Tablespoons olive oil
6 Tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/4 pound large shrimp
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
4 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons parsley chopped
1 Tablespoon lemon juiceInstructions
In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Using the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
Add the shrimp and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink. Add italian seasoning and spinach and cook until wilted.
Add the pasta back to the pot with the remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Still until mixed and butter is melted.
Add the lemon juice before serving and serve while hot.
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wrote on 7 May 2020, 00:08 last edited by
I had a heaping helping of red beans and rice with andouille at lunch, so all I had tonight was a little green salad with EVOO and lemon.
That looks swell.
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wrote on 7 May 2020, 13:18 last edited by
Hey, Mik!
What do you think - is this worth an experiment?
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wrote on 11 May 2020, 23:44 last edited by
Tonight's Dinner: Chicken
Ingredients:
8 boneless chicken breasts
1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley, dried
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
1⁄2 teaspoon sweet basil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepperDirections:
Combine all spices. (all ingredients except first two-chicken and butter.).
Arrange chicken in shallow baking dish.
Melt butter and pour over chicken.
Turn chicken pieces over so both sides are coated with butter. (I use a tongs for this.).
Sprinkle chicken with about 1/4 of the spices.
Every 10-15 minutes, sprinkle another 1/4 of the spices on the chicken pieces.
Bake at 375 for 55 minutes.+++++++
I only used 2 chicken breasts, but being the adventurous sort, I used the spices and herbs as in the recipe, in other words, 4 times the amount.
Came out damn good, and Mrs. George approves (that's the most important thing).
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Hey, Mik!
What do you think - is this worth an experiment?
wrote on 12 May 2020, 00:42 last edited by@George-K said in The Cookbook:
Hey, Mik!
What do you think - is this worth an experiment?
Absolutely. My suspicion is that stuff is Skyline under a different label. It’s fine.
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@George-K said in The Cookbook:
Hey, Mik!
What do you think - is this worth an experiment?
Absolutely. My suspicion is that stuff is Skyline under a different label. It’s fine.
wrote on 12 May 2020, 00:45 last edited by George K 5 Dec 2020, 00:46@Mik said in The Cookbook:
Absolutely. My suspicion is that stuff is Skyline under a different label. It’s fine.
I just ordered a four (or was it six?) pack of genuine Skyline chili in cans. Should be here on Thursday.
My plan is to split each can in half, add cooked spaghetti and freeze for my lunches. This will be a lot, a lot, easier than making it in my slow cooker/instant pot. With 6 cans, I should get 12 lunches out of it.
Lazy, I am.
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wrote on 12 May 2020, 01:54 last edited by
Yeah, it’s really not worth making it from scratch when you can get the packets and cans.