Something Delicious

[~SweetCheeks~]

Originally Posted by Sun

Leftover chicken in my house gets doused with Tabasco and winds up in a taco or on top of rice and beans. I got it like that. Every protein starts to look like Taco filling to me. lol

And YES this thread will make you hungry. We need a warning label.

I am hearing from the thread readers who are not posting. On that note..post something folks! Just drop in and say hi.

LOL That sounds like me. I always make tacos with left over meat and as for the chili addiction I have it too. I will get on a kick where everything is spicy. I love fruit with chili on it. There is just something about the sweet and spicy mix.

[Gráinne]

OK, I've been reading, but I'll bite (boo!)

For years I've made what I call "Bad Mood Stew". It got that name one day when I was trying to make a chicken breast with some rice on the side, and some vegetables.

This is what happened: I grabbed a steak knife and cut that sucker up into small pieces. Then I turned to the rice and dumped it on top of the chicken. I grabbed whatever vegetable I was making, and that went into the pot. Finally, I poured salsa on top of it all! Hot and spicy, just like my mood then.

Now I make it on purpose .

[Bèsame*]

Originally Posted by guihong

OK, I've been reading, but I'll bite (boo!)

For years I've made what I call "Bad Mood Stew". It got that name one day when I was trying to make a chicken breast with some rice on the side, and some vegetables.

This is what happened: I grabbed a steak knife and cut that sucker up into small pieces. Then I turned to the rice and dumped it on top of the chicken. I grabbed whatever vegetable I was making, and that went into the pot. Finally, I poured salsa on top of it all! Hot and spicy, just like my mood then.

Now I make it on purpose .

Yum, thanks for being in a bad mood that day...sounds delish..I need to try it

[julieisafemme]

Sun I am not sure how to cook dry beans. Also what I am craving are those yum yum beans they make at Pizzaiolo. They are stewy and olive oily and yummy. So I am thinking chicken stock, olive oil, hot pepper flakes, garlic and the serving them with kale, quinoa, and some sweet potatoes.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Uniqueswtfemm

Great! We have recently gotten a TJ'S here as well. I have yet to go, I have missed it from California. But I think I need to go, just to get that spice, the sausage, the green beans...could some one make me a list of that was mentioned here..lol

Whenever I travel I check to see if there is a Trader Joes close by. When I get inside of one I feel right at home. That is a very California store.

Your shopping list comment made me laugh, I have a running Trader Joes list going at all times.

So to recap:

Spice mix
Chicken Apple Sausage
French Green Beans
Dried Mango with Chili
Frozen Pizza from Italy (the box is marked clearly "from Italy")
Dark Chocolate Pudding (this needs a warning label)

Add some Almond milk, Hansens diet ginger ale, green curry sauce and Jasmine rice and this looks a lot like one of my shopping lists.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by julieisafemme

Sun I am not sure how to cook dry beans. Also what I am craving are those yum yum beans they make at Pizzaiolo. They are stewy and olive oily and yummy. So I am thinking chicken stock, olive oil, hot pepper flakes, garlic and the serving them with kale, quinoa, and some sweet potatoes.

Julie soak the dried beans in cold water overnight. Put them in a bowl with enough water to cover them by about 2'. When you are ready to cook them, drain, add fresh water again, covering them in water (or stock) and simmer. I would say for cranberry beans give them an hour. Check them in 40 minutes and see how they are doing. Some beans may take longer.

Your dish sounds delicious and packed with nutrients!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by guihong

OK, I've been reading, but I'll bite (boo!)

For years I've made what I call "Bad Mood Stew". It got that name one day when I was trying to make a chicken breast with some rice on the side, and some vegetables.

This is what happened: I grabbed a steak knife and cut that sucker up into small pieces. Then I turned to the rice and dumped it on top of the chicken. I grabbed whatever vegetable I was making, and that went into the pot. Finally, I poured salsa on top of it all! Hot and spicy, just like my mood then.

Now I make it on purpose .

Welcome guihong!

Ok you get the award for "Best Name of an Original Recipe".

I love it. Bad mood stew. Fabulous. I'm betting that the stew would be good with some shredded cheese and diced avocado on top.

[Bit]

Originally Posted by Sun

Leftover chicken in my house gets doused with Tabasco and winds up in a taco or on top of rice and beans. I got it like that. Every protein starts to look like Taco filling to me. lol

And YES this thread will make you hungry. We need a warning label.

I am hearing from the thread readers who are not posting. On that note..post something folks! Just drop in and say hi.

I make "burrito filling." At first it was just leftovers but now I do it on purpose.

1 1/2 cups rice, cooked in a little less water than usual and seasoned to taste (garlic, pepper, chili powder, cumin)
1 cup or more leftover chopped chicken or beef (totally optional, believe me)
1 can black beans with liquid
1 can refried beans (love the seasoned kind)
2 12 oz bags frozen veggies, cooked (Mexican or Fiesta blend, usually)
1 cup or so Picante sauce

Mix it all together and heat it through. Then remove from fire (or microwave!) and stir in 8 oz shredded cheese, either Mexican blend or sharp cheddar. The cheese usually melts in without sticking to your pan or bowl. Serve wrapped in tortillas or serve in a bowl with lots of tortilla chips. Makes enough to have several meals.

When I have them, I chop in two avocados with the cheese soooooo good!

Originally Posted by Uniqueswtfemm

This is when I insert, poor me, I work in retail. So long gone are dinners I make, unless I do it a week ahead. And all I want is the turkey sandwich afterwards with cranberries on it . For shame, there is a fishing/ coast trip every thanks giving and I don't get to go..so my friends feel sorry and we meet up at a restaurant. Ok, I will go to Mimi's ..lol.

OH you have my sympathy! I worked retail at the holidays once and that was enough for me! Poor Gryph worked retail twelve years before we sprang him free. This will be his first holidays in forever when he doesn't have to work Black Friday. Ironically enough, I will have to work that day, but I don't mind--because it's not retail!

[Gráinne]

Originally Posted by Sun

Welcome guihong!

Ok you get the award for "Best Name of an Original Recipe".

I love it. Bad mood stew. Fabulous. I'm betting that the stew would be good with some shredded cheese and diced avocado on top.

Thanks . I don't like either of those, so I stopped without a topping. It works with any veggies you have around (nowadays you can steam a bagful), or any variety of rice. I just play with it.

[Sun]

Breakfast is one of those meals that I could have at any time of the day.

What are some of your favorite breakfast meals?

What about breakfast beverages?

*sipping a big cup of Italian roast coffee*

[Sun]

Originally Posted by ~SweetCheeks~

LOL That sounds like me. I always make tacos with left over meat and as for the chili addiction I have it too. I will get on a kick where everything is spicy. I love fruit with chili on it. There is just something about the sweet and spicy mix.

Fresh Mango with hot chili powder or better yet hot sauce is something that I love. Wish I could get good ripe, sweet Mangos all year round. I could easily consume 3 a day.

[Semantics]

Originally Posted by Sun

Breakfast is one of those meals that I could have at any time of the day.

What are some of your favorite breakfast meals?

What about breakfast beverages?

*sipping a big cup of Italian roast coffee*

I have fasting tea every morning at breakfast time. I've tried forcing myself to eat early in the day and I just can't.

However, I love breakfast foods and I often have them for lunch and dinner. One of my favorite things to make is slow cooked steel cut oats.

I use steel cuts oats, almond milk + water, cinnamon and nutmeg, chopped apples, and flax and cook them on low in the crock pot for seven hours. It's the best thing ever- the texture is perfect in the middle and the edges get crunchy (make sure you use cooking spray on your crock pot).

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Semantics

I have fasting tea every morning at breakfast time. I've tried forcing myself to eat early in the day and I just can't.

However, I love breakfast foods and I often have them for lunch and dinner. One of my favorite things to make is slow cooked steel cut oats.

I use steel cuts oats, almond milk + water, cinnamon and nutmeg, chopped apples, and flax and cook them on low in the crock pot for seven hours. It's the best thing ever- the texture is perfect in the middle and the edges get crunchy (make sure you use cooking spray on your crock pot).

Hi Semantics,

We have some fans of steel cut oats here for sure. We had been discussing them earlier in the thread. Its good to see what you all do with the oats. This is a super food packed with high quality carbs, fiber, protein and nutrients. I really cant come up with a better morning grain. Love the addition of Flax!

[Bit]

Originally Posted by Semantics

It's the best thing ever- the texture is perfect in the middle and the edges get crunchy (make sure you use cooking spray on your crock pot).

Ah! That answers that question, lol...

[Gráinne]

Originally Posted by Sun

Breakfast is one of those meals that I could have at any time of the day.

What are some of your favorite breakfast meals?

What about breakfast beverages?

*sipping a big cup of Italian roast coffee*

I love a Carnation Instant Breakfast pretty early. It's like chocolate milk but I get the sugar free kind.

I've had to change breakfast, as I've found that what I do here can make or break a day. I can't run out of gas in the afternoon. I also find that if I eat too many grains, I get "wheat brain". So I actually prefer fruit and even some of my stew, if leftover . I don't like eggs, but some kind of protein seems to really help.

[Trev]

Originally Posted by Uniqueswtfemm

Everything is good in a tortilla...even fish (wink). I've had eggplant in it too!

Fish in a tortilla? I'll take your word for it, but I'd rather have my fish on rye. Everything else, I'm good with in a tortilla

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by Sun

Fresh Mango with hot chili powder or better yet hot sauce is something that I love. Wish I could get good ripe, sweet Mangos all year round. I could easily consume 3 a day.

Mango and chili together is awesome. Try Mango and chili tossed with matchsticks of jicama and a little cilantro tossed in with it... I first thought the combination would bother me because of the opposing textures of the jicama and mango but it totally works.

[cinnamongrrl]

I have to many things to respond to and I can't multi quote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mangoes.... I had a bad mango experience last night...was nice and squishy then cut into it and it was BEIGE I was super saddened. I heart a good mango and they are hard to come by.....

Steel cut oats. ... I just made them last night for my employer. Now that I know how to make them I'm gonna try it. He tried describing them to me...but some things are beyond description. Like cajun food...mmmmm

Breakfast.... I don't love to MAKE it...it's the only meal I really will only eat when I go out....(Unless I have pecan Honey Bunches of Oats...which I DO! )
I prefer goodies like french toast or pannycakes...(had pumpkin pancakes for the first time EVER while we were in Maine...omgggg) If I DO have eggs...they have to be cleverly disguised. I never like the texture of them....I'm a texture person...I like eggs in an omelet. I lovee spinach and mushroom and tomato...used to add bacon when I ate it...now i will put fake bacon in it...never thought to bring my own to the restaurant...hmmm....oh and swiss cheese...or pepper jack mmm but I have to eat every bite of egg with toast...to negate the texture. The only eggs I DONT have this issue with is hard boiled eggs....

That's all I can remember and all I have time for....

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Bit

Ah! That answers that question, lol...

My crock pot does not need cooking spray and I tend away from that product anyway because it is usually chemical-ized.

Yes the texture is very cool! Usually it takes a few cooking adventures to get the texture right where you want it.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by guihong

I love a Carnation Instant Breakfast pretty early. It's like chocolate milk but I get the sugar free kind.

I've had to change breakfast, as I've found that what I do here can make or break a day. I can't run out of gas in the afternoon. I also find that if I eat too many grains, I get "wheat brain". So I actually prefer fruit and even some of my stew, if leftover . I don't like eggs, but some kind of protein seems to really help.

Try the Steel Cut oatmeal sometime. It has a low glycemic index and great fiber so will keep you running and ward off hunger for hours.