Something Delicious

Sun · 11-14-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

You know, I am so in the mood for comfort food tonight. Too exhausted to cook Would love some really creamy cheesy macaroni, topped with crispy bacon, sauteed mushrooms.....OOOO and maybe a toasted cheese and turkey sandwich to dip in the cheese sauce. Can you tell I love cheese??? OR King Ranch chicken on a bed of yellow rice topped with sour cream, guacamole, and jalapenos!

I won't be making either tonight. I am beat! Just a foodie dream! lol

Cheese freaks unite. We could start a club.

What is King Ranch chicken?

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-14-2012, 08:14 PM

It is a casserole. Total comfort food. Not very pretty but oh so yummy!

http://img4-1.myrecipes.timeinc.net/...l-589737-l.jpg

Sun · 11-14-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

It is a casserole. Total comfort food. Not very pretty but oh so yummy!

http://img4-1.myrecipes.timeinc.net/...l-589737-l.jpg

Wow that looks good and with all the toppings that you mention I bet it tastes good too. What is the sauce?

Sachita · 11-15-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Cheese freaks unite. We could start a club.

What is King Ranch chicken?

lol I asked the same thing. ranch King is some kind of Texas dish.

I'm a cheese snob. It has to be real, made properly and no artificial anything. I will pay as much for cheese as I would for wine. Of course I don't consume them on a regular basis.

I have lowered my meat consumption a lot and for the most part eat organic and or grass fed. There is a huge difference in taste for me. Of course much of the grass fed is very lean and needs to marinated in oils. I also use quite a bit of bison.

I'm researching Emu now and hope by next year to start raising Emu. Originally it was for my dogs and the health benefits but some people have said it was yummy. has anyone here had it and if so, what did you think?

Last night I made butter chicken with organic chicken thighs. I add LOTS of mushrooms. I also add plain yogurt. Then I stir-fried a bunch of mixed veggies with the wok so hot that the veggies got a nice bit of char on them. I use coconut oil with a few spots of toasted sesame seed oil. Amazon has butter chicken spices "Taste Of India" which is pretty good, quick and easy. I add a few things but its a good curry base. Did I say easy?? lol The whole thing super easy and very flavorful.

Bèsame* · 11-15-2012, 08:18 AM

Hmmmm, on tonight's menu

Beef stroganoff

Ploy to feed the boys to get the Xmas decorations out of the attic. Lol

And yes yes yes to cheese..I've been experimenting with cheese. Finding and tasting along the way. I remember walking into a cheese store, of all places, Rodeo Drive in CA. The smell was strange, but the goodies were forever. My love started there...lol

gaea · 11-15-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

How about buttermilk? Have you tried it?

i have not yet.....I intend to try it cause i think it would be an amazing flavor.

easygoingfemme · 11-15-2012, 09:05 AM

I've been too busy to do much cooking this week

Living vicariously through you all.

Sun · 11-15-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I've been too busy to do much cooking this week

Living vicariously through you all.

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

easygoingfemme · 11-15-2012, 07:33 PM

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

My fallbacks have been:

The thin rice noodles that you soak in hot water, with steamed shrimp and edamame and ponzu. The steaming only takes 5 minutes. As long as it takes the water to boil and soak the noodles. Ponzu just gets poured on.
Salads with garbanzos and olives for fat and protein
Leftover soups from earlier in the week or stocked in the freezer
Hummus and crackers
Fruit
Eggs with veggies

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-15-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

I am about to admit something embarrassing....When I don't have time to cook I either just fall asleep (usually because I am so tired) or my Mom (yes I said it) sends me food. lol Usually traditional Mexican food. This often includes homemade flour tortillas!!! I am alright with that! I promise I am not really spoiled by my Mom. She just likes to feed us!

Gráinne · 11-15-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

So a good question for you would be, what do you eat when you do not have time to cook? I think that many of us are often too busy too cook. Its always interesting to know how others handle days (or weeks) like that.

My fallbacks:

A bag of steamed veggies
Soup
bowl of cereal
leftovers

I also pick up a rotisserie chicken at the store and cut that up.

gaea · 11-15-2012, 09:05 AM

This is so something i would have hanging somewhere in the kitchen..

Sun · 11-15-2012, 12:47 PM

Hello Delicious people!

How is everyone today? I am prepping for a big meeting today so I don't have a lot of time but just wanted to stop in and thank you all for making this such a fun, informative and creative thread.

I always wanted a thread like this and you all have made it even more fabulous than I had imagined it could be.

You all rock.

Sun

gaea · 11-15-2012, 01:08 PM

My son was just promoted to Manager at a restaurant at the Palazzo in Vegas...I am so proud of him. He is doing what he has wanted to do for so long. And he cooks too, i hope to go see him again cause he cooks for his momma

Bèsame* · 11-15-2012, 03:44 PM

And, you rock most of all! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun

Hello Delicious people!

How is everyone today? I am prepping for a big meeting today so I don't have a lot of time but just wanted to stop in and thank you all for making this such a fun, informative and creative thread.

I always wanted a thread like this and you all have made it even more fabulous than I had imagined it could be.

You all rock.

Sun

Sun · 11-15-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gaea

i have not yet.....I intend to try it cause i think it would be an amazing flavor.

A friend who is also known for her fried chicken swears by it. That is why I ask. I have never tried it but I love buttermilk, especially for fresh bisquits and home made ranch dressing.

Good stuff.

Sun · 11-15-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

lol I asked the same thing. ranch King is some kind of Texas dish.

I'm a cheese snob. It has to be real, made properly and no artificial anything. I will pay as much for cheese as I would for wine. Of course I don't consume them on a regular basis.

I have lowered my meat consumption a lot and for the most part eat organic and or grass fed. There is a huge difference in taste for me. Of course much of the grass fed is very lean and needs to marinated in oils. I also use quite a bit of bison.

I'm researching Emu now and hope by next year to start raising Emu. Originally it was for my dogs and the health benefits but some people have said it was yummy. has anyone here had it and if so, what did you think?

Last night I made butter chicken with organic chicken thighs. I add LOTS of mushrooms. I also add plain yogurt. Then I stir-fried a bunch of mixed veggies with the wok so hot that the veggies got a nice bit of char on them. I use coconut oil with a few spots of toasted sesame seed oil. Amazon has butter chicken spices "Taste Of India" which is pretty good, quick and easy. I add a few things but its a good curry base. Did I say easy?? lol The whole thing super easy and very flavorful.

Good cheese is a wonderful thing to have access to. There is a little cheese shop in San Francisco called, oddly "Cheese Plus". The owner travels around the world seeking out excellent cheeses and the staff is eager to give samples out to us cheese freaks. It was there that I discovered a French blue cheese that was beyond fabulous. However with little exception, I buy local California cheese. It is important to me to support the state economy. Same with wine, I will visit the cheese maker or vineyard and make my choices from there.

If you have not yet tried it I recommend "Cowgirl Creamery" cheeses. They are located in the SF North Bay on the coast and make wonderful products. If you enjoy brie, they have a few that are outstanding. Particularly the Red Hawk which has a very grassy earthy undertone.

Never have a tried Emu. This was not even on my radar. Fascinating.

11-15-2012, 08:18 AM	#5
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11-15-2012, 09:05 AM	#12
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11-15-2012, 01:08 PM	#14
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11-14-2012, 08:14 PM	#2
little_ms_sunshyne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: . Posts: 3,312 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,339 Thanked 12,241 Times in 2,541 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	It is a casserole. Total comfort food. Not very pretty but oh so yummy! http://img4-1.myrecipes.timeinc.net/...l-589737-l.jpg