Something Delicious

[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!