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Arwen 11-15-2009 01:40 PM

Arwen's Spicy Stew
 
Arwen's Spicy Stew

  • 1.5 lbs stew meat
  • 2 lg russet potatoes, chopped 1 "
  • 2 turnips (the purple/white round ones), chopped 1/2"
  • 2 Serrano peppers, sliced
  • 1 Bell pepper, chopped 1 "
  • 1 onion, diced medium
  • 1 Can Ro-Tel Tomatoes, original recipe
  • 1/2 can good red wine (I used Vin Robles Red4 Syrah)
  • 1/2 can water
  • 2-3 TB garlic powder
  • 1-2 TB Tony Cachere's Cajun Seasoning (tm)
  • 1 dash Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 dashes Liquid Smoke
I layered the first seven ingredients into the crock-pot. Then I added the tomatoes followed by the wine/water(using the can from the Ro-Tel tomatoes.) Last I put on the seasonings. I've covered it and set it on high. Should be dinner by six. I'll serve it with some biscuits. Would have done a salad, but I think the stew will be enough. It's my first time EVAH to cook with turnips so I'll let you know how it turns out. Or my guests can tell you. Grin.

Sam 11-15-2009 02:05 PM

NGREDIENTS
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch strips
4 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup heavy cream
3 green onions, sliced

DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta as directed on package.

Coat chicken with 1 teaspoon of OLD BAY. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter on medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Coat shrimp with 2 teaspoons of OLD BAY. Add shrimp to chicken. Cook while stirring 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Mix remaining 1 teaspoon OLD BAY and heavy cream. Stir into skillet with cooked pasta and green onions. Simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens and pasta is heated through.

Sam 11-15-2009 02:06 PM

Shrimp & chicken penne
 
SHRIMP & CHICKEN PENNE

NGREDIENTS
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch strips
4 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup heavy cream
3 green onions, sliced

DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta as directed on package.

Coat chicken with 1 teaspoon of OLD BAY. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter on medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Coat shrimp with 2 teaspoons of OLD BAY. Add shrimp to chicken. Cook while stirring 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Mix remaining 1 teaspoon OLD BAY and heavy cream. Stir into skillet with cooked pasta and green onions. Simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens and pasta is heated through.

Mister Bent 11-15-2009 02:07 PM

I'm going to have to try your stew, Arwen. I love the slow cooker for stews, especially going into winter.

On the menu at Chez Bent/e today is a family favorite:

White Chili with Ground Turkey

Cooking time is only about 30 mins. though I often simmer longer.

* 1 onion, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
* 2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
* 1 tablespoon ground cumin
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ground cayenne pepper to taste
* ground white pepper to taste
* 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
* 5 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese


Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic & ground turkey. Saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste & white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
2. Add two cans of beans & the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans & puree them in a blender or food processor (I just mash them with fork). Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir well & simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.

I cook up a big pot of brown rice to serve the chili over.

Arwen 11-15-2009 02:10 PM

Easton, that sounds DIVINE!

Mr. Bent, I am a huge fan of the slow cooker too! Thanks for that recipe. I am definitely going to try that one.

Mister Bent 11-15-2009 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen (Post 5858)
Easton, that sounds DIVINE!

Mr. Bent, I am a huge fan of the slow cooker too! Thanks for that recipe. I am definitely going to try that one.

I like this recipe because I can start the brown rice, then the chili and everything is done at the same time. AND it's easy enough for me to make on a weekday after work, while it's simmering, I can take a shower then enjoy some family time.

I hope you'll post more slow cooker recipes. Somewhere I have a good one for beef stew.

Sam 11-15-2009 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen (Post 5858)
Easton, that sounds DIVINE!

Mr. Bent, I am a huge fan of the slow cooker too! Thanks for that recipe. I am definitely going to try that one.

I have to make it once a week, its so good!

Mister Bent 11-15-2009 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easton (Post 5856)
SHRIMP & CHICKEN PENNE

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch strips
4 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup heavy cream
3 green onions, sliced

I have to try this, too, but substitute for the heavy cream. Old Bay is great stuff, I use it when I steam crab legs.

Queerasfck 11-15-2009 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Bent (Post 5870)
I have to try this, too, but substitute for the heavy cream. Old Bay is great stuff, I use it when I steam crab legs.

Dude, you steam your own legs??? Gross.

Mister Bent 11-15-2009 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EzeeTiger (Post 5872)
Dude, you steam your own legs??? Gross.

The part I hate is shaving them first.

SuperFemme 11-15-2009 02:42 PM

Chicken Helper:

some chicken stuffs
a box

follow the directions on the box
(make sure to put a large wooden spoon around your neck if you have short term memory problems)

serve.

GourmetFemme

Gemme 11-15-2009 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Bent (Post 5873)
The part I hate is shaving them first.


If you steam them first, it will be easier.

Arwen 11-16-2009 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen (Post 5836)
Arwen's Spicy Stew

  • 1.5 lbs stew meat
  • 2 lg russet potatoes, chopped 1 "
  • 2 turnips (the purple/white round ones), chopped 1/2"
  • 2 Serrano peppers, sliced
  • 1 Bell pepper, chopped 1 "
  • 1 onion, diced medium
  • 1 Can Ro-Tel Tomatoes, original recipe
  • 1/2 can good red wine (I used Vin Robles Red4 Syrah)
  • 1/2 can water
  • 2-3 TB garlic powder
  • 1-2 TB Tony Cachere's Cajun Seasoning (tm)
  • 1 dash Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 dashes Liquid Smoke
I layered the first seven ingredients into the crock-pot. Then I added the tomatoes followed by the wine/water(using the can from the Ro-Tel tomatoes.) Last I put on the seasonings. I've covered it and set it on high. Should be dinner by six. I'll serve it with some biscuits. Would have done a salad, but I think the stew will be enough. It's my first time EVAH to cook with turnips so I'll let you know how it turns out. Or my guests can tell you. Grin.


Um.. up the water by 1/2 a can. Cut back on the chilies by one. Or not. :) Depends on how hot you like things. OrganicButch and PixieStars seemed to like it. Definitely add carrots. :) Will make again.

Gemme 11-16-2009 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen (Post 6856)

Um.. up the water by 1/2 a can. Cut back on the chilies by one. Or not. :) Depends on how hot you like things. OrganicButch and PixieStars seemed to like it. Definitely add carrots. :) Will make again.

Glad the dish worked. :)

Lady Jewel 11-17-2009 12:34 AM

Does anyone have a sugar free recipe for brownies that does NOT require the use of Splenda?? I HATE the flavor of Splenda. Thank you in advance for any help on this.

Jewel

Medusa 11-17-2009 12:52 AM

About twice a month we have "Nasty Casserole" around here.
It's usually a conglomeration of shit that I can find that needs to be used but generally has many of the following ingredients.

1 layer of corn tortillas
1 layer of refried beans
1 layer of cheddar cheese
1 layer of chicken cooked with cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, etc.
another layer of corn tortillas
1 layer of black beans
another layer of whatever cheese
a layer of red sauce or my really good sour cream sauce
and usually more layers of cheese than any human should eat
and sometimes a layer of corn
and sometimes a layer of black olives
and most of the time a good sprinkling of green onion

Its guaranteed to give you heartburn but is WAY pocketbook friendly and tastes decadent as HELL and makes a LOT.

Arwen 11-17-2009 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Jewel (Post 6899)
Does anyone have a sugar free recipe for brownies that does NOT require the use of Splenda?? I HATE the flavor of Splenda. Thank you in advance for any help on this.

Jewel

Fudgy Brownies

6 tbsp margarine
4 Baking Chocolate, unsweetened, square
1/3 cup fat free milk
1/3 cup Preserves, apricot, light, sugar free
1 raw egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
10 3/4 tsp sweetener (sugar substitute) (Equal for Recipes)
1/2 tsp low sodium baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
3 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup white all purpose flour
1 cooking spray


Directions
1 Heat margarine, chocolate, milk and apricot preserves in small saucepan, whisking frequently, until chocolate is almost melted.
2 Remove from heat; whisk until chocolate is fully melted. Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla; mix in combined flour, Equal®, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
3 In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks. Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites. Fold in walnuts, if desired. Spray an 8 inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour in batter.
4 Bake in preheated 350°F oven until brownies are firm to touch and toothpick comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SOURCE: http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabet...nies/r137.html

I have not made these.

Diva 11-17-2009 10:04 AM

It's cookie time at Chez Diva......I love this time of year!! The following recipe is one of my Mom's (I have her copy in her handwriting, framed and hanging in my kitchen!).....my favorite cookie of hers....and now it's also my daughter's favorite, so she'll be getting a big box of them in the next couple of weeks.

Pin Wheel Cookies

1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sq. bittersweet chocolate, melted OR 3 T. cocoa + 1 tsp. butter

Mix in order given (except for chocolate).

Divide in half. Add melted chocolate to one half and work it in thoroughly. Roll out each half between wax paper, then place one on top of the other.

Roll together like a jelly roll. Chill. Slice thin. Bake at 350 until light brown (about 10-12 minutes) They will spread just a bit, so don't put slices too closely together.

This is a pretty cookie.


Happy baking!




Arwen 11-22-2009 10:06 PM

Cheesy Chicken Chasserole
 
Dinner tonight:

Cheesy Chicken Chasserole :D

1 Can Chicken, drained
4 oz Velveeta
2 Cups Elbow Macaroni, cooked, drained
1 Can Cream of Chicken soup
1/2 Can Chicken Broth
1 TBS Garlic Powder
1 TBS Tony Cachere's Cajun Seasoning

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine everything in a casserole (0r chasserole if you are into alliteration...lol) and cook for 30-45 minutes until bubbling. This was a yummy dinner tonight but a wee bit on the runny side. Might want to add a 1/2 C of bread crumbs next time. My dinner guest liked it so I was happy.

Diva 11-22-2009 10:57 PM

This is one of my Mom's recipes....I recently found an old recipe box of hers... I'm so happy to have these recipes...in her sweet, delicate handwriting!! :)

SOPA

12 tortillas
1 lg. fryer or hen (cooked and boned)
1 can mushroom soup (no water)
1 can cream chicken soup (no water)
1 small can pet milk
1 c. chicken broth
1 can chopped chilies
1/2 lb. grated sharp cheese

Break tortillas into bite size and put a single layer into a buttered casserole dish, then add layer of chicken. Mix soups, milk, chicken broth & chilies and pour a portion over chicken to cover, then sprinkle cheese over this. Repeat layers topping with cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.


Arwen 11-22-2009 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva (Post 10583)
This is one of my Mom's recipes....I recently found an old recipe box of hers... I'm so happy to have these recipes...in her sweet, delicate handwriting!! :)

What a delightful find for you, Diva. This recipe sounds delicious. Is it one you remember well?

Blue_Daddy-O 11-22-2009 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen (Post 10586)
What a delightful find for you, Diva. This recipe sounds delicious. Is it one you remember well?

Arwen...I have this great recipe for a salad!!!!! LoLoLoL!!!!! chuckling

NotAnAverageGuy 11-22-2009 11:09 PM

Miss Diva may I snag your recipe for your pin wheel cookies? They sound fabulous!!!!

Diva 11-22-2009 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen (Post 10586)
What a delightful find for you, Diva. This recipe sounds delicious. Is it one you remember well?

I remember it vaguely.....but I remember it as creamy goodness!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy (Post 10592)
Miss Diva may I snag your recipe for your pin wheel cookies? They sound fabulous!!!!


Of course! They ARE!!!

NotAnAverageGuy 11-22-2009 11:16 PM

WOOT WOOT thank you ma'am

Arwen 11-23-2009 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue_Vegan_Daddy-O (Post 10591)
Arwen...I have this great recipe for a salad!!!!! LoLoLoL!!!!! chuckling

Darlin', we will find you some easy peasy recipes for vegans. Linus has a thread here as well and he's also vegan. :) How long have you been vegan?

Alpha Dog 11-23-2009 03:17 PM

Spinach, Avocado & Roasted Salmon Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
 


1 lb cleaned baby spinach
1 lb King Salmon In 1 inch chunks
salt & pepper
2 avocado
red onion
grape tomatoes
pine nut garnish

Dressing:
1 shallot minced
2 T Dijon mustard
juice of 1 orange
0.5 t red chili flakes
0.25 t salt
0.5 t ground ginger
pinch white pepper
0.25 t black pepper
1 T honey
0.5 c red wine vinegar
2 oz walnut oil
2 oz canola oil
4 oz olive oil

Procedure: blend all dressing ingredients emulsifying oils last. Roast seasoned Salmon in 400º F oven on well-oiled pan for 3 minutes. Toss spinach in dressing- plate spinach then arrange avocado slices, red onion, tomatoes, pine nuts & salmon over. Serves 4-6.

NotAnAverageGuy 11-23-2009 07:46 PM

Thank heaven for this thread, ya'll are giving me mucho recipes that I can't wait to make and taste.

Diva, I will let you know what my family said about your cookies, I am making them for turkey day!!!

Ursy 11-24-2009 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFemme (Post 5878)
Chicken Helper:

some chicken stuffs
a box

follow the directions on the box
(make sure to put a large wooden spoon around your neck if you have short term memory problems)

serve.

GourmetFemme

Now, how does that help the chicken, I'd like to know!
I don't think we have any kinds of helpers here in Australia... though my daughter has on occasion peeled vegetables for me, if that counts!

Arwen 11-27-2009 11:07 AM

Bess Burns Best Turkey Soup
 
For those of us who celebrated Thanksgiving with a huge turkey or a small one, here's my favorite recipe for soup from leftover turkey. My beloved mother introduced be to this soup so it has connections to her as well for me. I hope if you try this, you will do two things.

1. Let me know how you liked it.
2. Set some aside for me! LOL

By the by? If you are going to freeze this, leave the rice out. You can add that when you are heating it back up.


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Bess Burns Best Turkey Soup

Leftover Turkey and bones
2 Tbl parsley flakes
2 Tbl onion flakes
1 or 2 Tbl lawry's seasoned salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 11 oz Cans cream of tomato soup
3/4 cup cooked rice

Fill soup pot half full with water. Boil turkey and bones in water for
1 hour. Remove bones and add rest of ingredients. Simmer for at least
one more hour.

SOURCE: Cotton Country Cookbook (Monroe, LA Jr League)
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NotAnAverageGuy 11-27-2009 01:39 PM

Miss Diva the pin wheels were a hit

TY again for allowing me to borrow your recipe

Arwen 12-06-2009 05:37 PM

This chocolate sauce is from a friend of mine from many years ago. I knew N.D. in B.G, OH. lol This recipe is one that has been handed down in her family for years. She shared this in Dreaming: An Almanac of Lesbian Lore and Vision (volume 2)

Lois' Sauce

1 C sugar
1 1/2 TBS Cocoa
Pinch Salt
1 TBS Butter
2 TBS Karo
1/2 C Milk
Dash Vanilla

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except vanilla. Cook over medium heat. Let boil 3 to 4 minutes. Add vanilla and cool.

This stuff is addictive and beats the pants off other chocolate sauces I've tried. mmmm

Arwen 12-06-2009 05:45 PM

Here's a recipe for Red Beans&Rice. This is a very traditional dish in Louisiana. It was usually made on Mondays because that was wash day. You could put on a big pot of beans in the morning and not have to worry about supper!

Mama Mann's Red Beans & Rice

1 large bag dry red beans
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground sausage (Mama likes sage sausage)
1/2 C chopped onion
1/2 C Cajun seasoning (Mama recommends Tony Chachere's(tm) Cajun Seasoning)
1 large Can Tomato Paste
1 C Ketchup (more or less to taste)

For best results, use dry beans. (If not available, canned beans can be used--drain them but don't rinse them--and Mama says 'ask yourself WHY you don't have dry beans in your pantry!') Soak the beans for at least three hours--best if overnight. Some will float to the top--discard those immediately. Drain, rinse and put in a large soup pan. Add just enough water to cover completely and cook over low heat until done. Check periodically to ensure beans remain covered. Beans will be soft but not mushy. When cooked, take 1/2 of them out and smash them to use as a thickener. Put back in the pan. Cook beef and sausage together, add onions and cook until meat is done and onions are clear. Drain and pour into pot with beans. Add your seasonings, tomato paste and ketchup. Stir and allow to simmer together until well-mixed and flavors are blended. Serve with white rice and cornbread. Like many tomato-based dishes, it's better on day 2 and freezes beautifully.


That's exactly how I got the recipe. LOL I always monkey around with mine so this is just a skeleton really. You can make a non-meat version of this as well.

Cantwin4losing 12-06-2009 08:44 PM

Love this recipe. Amazingly easy and so tasty.

NEW POTATOES BAKED IN CREAM

10 to 15 sm. red skinned new potatoes
2 c. heavy cream
5 med. cloves garlic, finely minced
Salt and white pepper to taste
Chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Scrub potatoes in warm water. Slice them into 1/8 inch thick slices. Place in an 8 inch square pan. Add cream, garlic, salt and pepper and toss until completely mixed.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and make a hole in the center about the size of a half dollar. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes or until cream is bubbling and brown color shows on top. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.

:newbie:

Arwen 12-06-2009 10:13 PM

Oh yummy! Those sound divine! Thanks so much for sharing!

Jet 12-15-2009 07:14 PM

White sauce and pasta
 
Cook full quart of heavy whipping cream, stirring slow and low until thick.
Optional-add grated parmesan to thicken

Add 1 can of unmarinated artichoke hearts (coarsely chopped)
Add 1 bag of unmarinated sun dried tomato (Coarsely chopped)
Optional-mushrooms

Salt and pepper to taste (using kosher salt)

Serve over whole grain penne or fetuccini

with a tossed salad topped with basalmic vinegar and olive oil

Queerasfck 12-15-2009 07:32 PM

Taco Bell at home!
 
Ground beef tacos with cheddar cheese and iceberg lettuce. They were heaven sent!

Medusa 12-15-2009 07:40 PM

Tonight we are having pork chops marinated in fresh orange, soy sauce, ginger, and sprinkled with nutmeg, brown sugar, and sesame seeds before baking along with a baked potato and my secret green beans.

Here is how I get Jack to eat green beans, albeit they arent very healthy.

Fry up some frozen green beans in bacon grease.
Throw in some soy sauce, freshly minced garlic, and white pepper.
When they begin get pissed off (shrivel), sprinkle with brown sugar and cook down to limp green delights.

Jack loves them :)

Queerasfck 12-15-2009 08:24 PM

Addendum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by EzeeTiger (Post 21969)
Ground beef tacos with cheddar cheese and iceberg lettuce. They were heaven sent!

Let me just add, my lady made THE BEST homemade salsa tonight. It made the meal!

Gemme 12-15-2009 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medusa (Post 21973)
Tonight we are having pork chops marinated in fresh orange, soy sauce, ginger, and sprinkled with nutmeg, brown sugar, and sesame seeds before baking along with a baked potato and my secret green beans.

Here is how I get Jack to eat green beans, albeit they arent very healthy.

Fry up some frozen green beans in bacon grease.
Throw in some soy sauce, freshly minced garlic, and white pepper.
When they begin get pissed off (shrivel), sprinkle with brown sugar and cook down to limp green delights.

Jack loves them :)

This sounds heavenly. All it needs is some good wilted lettuce and it'd be perfect.


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