recipe sharing :)

[storyspinner70]

I also have a super easy shredded chicken recipe everyone seems to love.

It's simply chicken breast, your favorite bbq sauce - everyone seems to have one, so I won't bore you with mine, and a cup or two of root beer - depending on how much chicken you're cooking.

Cook on the stove at low or medium low (275° to 300°) until chicken is super tender and falls apart - usually 4-5 hours. Shred. Keep warm until supper.

I personally don't use my crock pot much, but if you'd rather you can cook this on low for five hours, then shred the chicken and keep warm.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by storyspinner70

I also have a super easy shredded chicken recipe everyone seems to love.

It's simply chicken breast, your favorite bbq sauce - everyone seems to have one, so I won't bore you with mine, and a cup or two of root beer - depending on how much chicken you're cooking.

Cook on the stove at low or medium low (275° to 300°) until chicken is super tender and falls apart - usually 4-5 hours. Shred. Keep warm until supper.

I personally don't use my crock pot much, but if you'd rather you can cook this on low for five hours, then shred the chicken and keep warm.

As most know, I don't often cook but last time I attempted to make a pork shoulder for shredded pulled pork I used Root Beer too! It really gives a great flavor!

[Sweet Bliss]

I have found that my crock pot does almost everything but wash the dishes. Makes the best baked taters, best stuffed cabbage rolls, lasagne, apple butter etc... Love my crock pot.

Throw in some ribs, dump in a big bottle of bbq sauce, put on slow, ready in time for dinner.

Throw in a beef roast, one shot of JB, slow cook all day.

Throw in a frozen chicken, cook slow all day, toss in a can of mushroom soup, a cup of ranch dressing.

throw together a salad, you got dinner.

Want to know how to make stuffed cabbage rolls the easy way? let me know.

[storyspinner70]

Originally Posted by homoe

As most know, I don't often cook but last time I attempted to make a pork shoulder for shredded pulled pork I used Root Beer too! It really gives a great flavor!

Awesome to know!

[Chad]

Does anyone have a red beans and rice recipe that is super yummy? Anyone from Louisianna?

[Chad]

I have some ground chicken that I would like to make into something tasty. Does anyone have any ideas?

[girlin2une]

Are there any vegetarian/vegan recipes other than soups (i have looked through the whole thread) anyone could share?

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by girlin2une

Are there any vegetarian/vegan recipes other than soups (i have looked through the whole thread) anyone could share?

Tofu scramble

1-block medium tofu (or firm) crumbled-- press out the moisture between two clean kitchen towels
1-can black beans drained and rinsed and heated to a warm temp.
Turmeric
Nutritional yeast (can buy in health food store, is NOT the same as bread yeast)
Vegetable stock or water
Salt and pepper to taste

In a skillet, use the stock/water as you would oil and start to heat it. Add your
tofu crumbles and cook as you would scrambled eggs, adding 1 scoop nutritional yeast and 1 teaspoon turmeric. When bright yellow and fluffy, add your heated beans and season to taste. If you feel it is a bit dry, add a bit more stock/water.

I have made hundreds of variations on this recipe...I added sliced mushrooms to the cooking water and left out the black beans, throw in some diced left-over baked potato, add onions, veggies, left-over chili...it makes a great breakfast, or add chili/taco/burrito seasoning instead of turmeric and have a
taco.

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by girlin2une

Are there any vegetarian/vegan recipes other than soups (i have looked through the whole thread) anyone could share?

This is what I call a "cheaters risotto" to make with leftover cooked brown rice. The recipe is for a squash risotto but I've done it with pea puree, carrot puree, pretty much any veg you want to cook down and make creamy.

Cheater’s Risotto

• 4 c cooked brown rice
• 4c cooked and mashed butternut squash
• 1 leek, sliced in thin rounds
• ½ c coconut milk
• ¼ c vegetable broth
• Olive oil
• Dry or fresh sage (to taste)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
In a large sauté pan, put in a little bit of olive oil and bring to heat over medium high. Add in leeks and stir. Sauté for 3-4 minutes and then add in brown rice. Stir well. Add in squash, broth, coconut milk, and spices. Stir well. Season to taste. Remove from heat when rice is warm and becoming soft. (About 8-10 minutes)

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by girlin2une

Are there any vegetarian/vegan recipes other than soups (i have looked through the whole thread) anyone could share?

Some make-your-own veggie burgers:

Falafel Burger
• 1.5 c cooked garbanzo beans
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375
Pulse garbanzos in a food processor. Stir in onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, and a dash of salt and pepper.
Shape into golf ball size balls.
Oil baking pan and place falafel balls in rows in baking pan. Flatten them slightly. Bake 10-15 minutes on each side.

Red Bean and Wild Mushroom Burger
• 1 small red onion minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp fresh sage
• 2c c wild mushrooms, chopped
• 2c red kidney beans, cooked
• 1 1/2c cooked wild rice
• 1 egg

Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add in mushrooms, and ½ thyme and sage.
In food processor, pulse cooked red beans and rice until well blended. Toss in remaining thyme, and sage. Pulse again until incorporated.
Put ¾ of mushroom mixture into a large bowl and mix in all other ingredients.
Form into patties and cook on skillet 3-4 min on each side until browned and cooked through.
Top with remaining sautéed mushrooms

Quinoa and Kale Burger
• 2c cooked quinoa
• 2c cooked garbanzo beans
• 2c raw kale, washed and chopped into small pieces
• 2 tbsp tahini paste
• 1 tbsp braggs liquid aminos
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ c fresh cilantro or basil or a bit of each
• 1 egg


Put garbanzo beans and kale in food processor and blend until smooth. Add in quinoa and blend in briefly.

Place mixture in bowl and add all other spices.

Form into patties and cook in a skillet with just a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking. Cook over medium high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, until browned.

Enjoy as is or top with slices of tomato, chunks of avocado, and or sprouts.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Chad

I have some ground chicken that I would like to make into something tasty. Does anyone have any ideas?

Okay, I split the meat up and made two dishes.
First, a form of Shepard's pie with ground chicken, a little cream sauce that I whipped up, carrots, and peas topped with potatoes.

Next, ground chicken taco meat because I can't live without spice.