Something Delicious

[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 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!

[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!

[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.

[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*

[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...

[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.

[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.

[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.

[ahk]

Talking about burritos and fillings-- thinking we may just have this sometime during the week. My favourite is--

carrots (chopped smaller pieces)
yellow onion (chopped smaller pieces)
zuchinni (1/4 pieces (smaller) pieces)
brocolli (smaller pieces, chopped)
black beans, whole, removed fluid
shredded chicken breast/thigh
olive oil
cumin, to taste
salt/pepper
whole wheat/spelt tortillas
grated cheese
favourite salsa

take veggies saute with olive oil, s/p, cumin -- add beans, cook til heated. Add chicken to a flat tortilla, spoon over veggie mixture, add cheese, fold up, add salsa to top and eat. makes some awesome leftovers--

enjoy!!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by ahk

Talking about burritos and fillings-- thinking we may just have this sometime during the week. My favourite is--

Throw some green chilis in there!!

Anytime you feel like cooking for me let me know! I am not all that far away you know!

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by ahk

Talking about burritos and fillings-- thinking we may just have this sometime during the week. My favourite is--

carrots (chopped smaller pieces)
yellow onion (chopped smaller pieces)
zuchinni (1/4 pieces (smaller) pieces)
brocolli (smaller pieces, chopped)
black beans, whole, removed fluid
shredded chicken breast/thigh
olive oil
cumin, to taste
salt/pepper
whole wheat/spelt tortillas
grated cheese
favourite salsa

take veggies saute with olive oil, s/p, cumin -- add beans, cook til heated. Add chicken to a flat tortilla, spoon over veggie mixture, add cheese, fold up, add salsa to top and eat. makes some awesome leftovers--

enjoy!!

But... where is the avocado? I'll swap my chicken out for avocado and place an order please!