Something Delicious

[Okiebug61]

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

I completely forgot that I bought 3 avocados...sooo... I am making a super simple guacamole today.
I just mash 2 avocados and add the "good" kind of salsa (like from a deli or homemade if you're REALLY good), mix in some liquid smoke and the spice I posted early on here....and voila....Nummy Guac! and I have the rest of the VERY good quinoa and black bean chips from Trader Joe's to go with it

Wishing I was making a Tex/Mex themed dinner tonight...but I'm making spaghetti with, possibly, roasted veggies. Gotta talk to my chef guru firstly

Asian sauce for avacados. 1/4 cup of your choice of soy sauce, 1 fresh minced garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon of minced ginger. Mix and let set to room temp. Pour over avocados, sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice. It's delicious.

[Sun]

A friend of mine said that this chicken dumpling casserole was amazing.

If you try it let us know how it turns out.

[Gráinne]

Originally Posted by Sun

A friend of mine said that this chicken dumpling casserole was amazing.

If you try it let us know how it turns out.

I've made that . I think I found the recipe, or one nearly like it, on a box of Bisquick. I love it because it's goofproof, even by me, and I can't make dumplings to save my life (besides jaozi). It's also nothing but Bisquick and chicken, and so even picky eaters will eat it. It's also good with a vegetable layer, like a pot pie.

Two thumbs up at my house .

[Sun]

Originally Posted by guihong

I've made that . I think I found the recipe, or one nearly like it, on a box of Bisquick. I love it because it's goofproof, even by me, and I can't make dumplings to save my life (besides jaozi). It's also nothing but Bisquick and chicken, and so even picky eaters will eat it. It's also good with a vegetable layer, like a pot pie.

Two thumbs up at my house .

Hi gui,

Yes it is always good to add vegetables to a recipe like this one. A lot of people seem to be looking for quick and easy one pot or one dish meals so this one looked good to me.

[Blue_Daddy-O]

WoW... way to go Sun. Nice thread. My muffins fell again. LoL. And then I gave it a break.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Blue_Daddy-O

WoW... way to go Sun. Nice thread. My muffins fell again. LoL. And then I gave it a break.

Hey Blue how are ya?

What happened with the muffins? Can we help trouble shoot that for you?

That is so frustrating to me when I am looking forward to something rising and then it falls. Had a few cakes that I was looking forward to that crashed and burned on me.

[Blue_Daddy-O]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hey Blue how are ya?

What happened with the muffins? Can we help trouble shoot that for you?

That is so frustrating to me when I am looking forward to something rising and then it falls. Had a few cakes that I was looking forward to that crashed and burned on me.

I added the extra flour. The muffins did rise higher but when they fell and cooled they were more denser (is that a word? lol) They are made with applesauce and honey. Honey is the sweetener. I havent ever tried molasses. I wonder if that would work and cut down the denseness? I'm baffled how to help them keep their rise. I don't eat refined sugar, I don't like stevia. I also do fruit juice sweetened. I've noticed in stores previously muffins made with fruit juice, but haven't tried that yet.

[lusciouskiwi]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hey Blue how are ya?

What happened with the muffins? Can we help trouble shoot that for you?

That is so frustrating to me when I am looking forward to something rising and then it falls. Had a few cakes that I was looking forward to that crashed and burned on me.

You know, I've only ever made pavlova twice and both times they came out looking like pizza bases. FLAT. And I haven't tried since. To make matters worse, my ex's father's wife said once "oh, they are soooo easy to make". I had to hold my hand down.

Since they are made from egg whites, do you think I over-beat them?????

<----- failed Kiwi

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Okiebug61

Asian sauce for avacados. 1/4 cup of your choice of soy sauce, 1 fresh minced garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon of minced ginger. Mix and let set to room temp. Pour over avocados, sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice. It's delicious.

It is amazing how versatile this fruit is!

[Okiebug61]

Originally Posted by Sun

It is amazing how versatile this fruit is!

We rarely eat them any other way.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Okiebug61

We rarely eat them any other way.

My sweetheart likes hers mashed with milk and sugar. Try it sometimes you will be amazed at what a healthy dessert alternative this can be.

[Okiebug61]

Originally Posted by Sun

My sweetheart likes hers mashed with milk and sugar. Try it sometimes you will be amazed at what a healthy dessert alternative this can be.

Ok! I'll try it. I can say that Red is not much into sweets but I think I can get her to try it once. I'll let you know how it works out.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Okiebug61

Ok! I'll try it. I can say that Red is not much into sweets but I think I can get her to try it once. I'll let you know how it works out.

Just add a little sugar if she is not much into it the Avocado is naturally sweet with the milk. Add a touch of salt too. Forgot that.

By the way, I love your sig line. Awesome.

[lusciouskiwi]

Originally Posted by Sun

My sweetheart likes hers mashed with milk and sugar. Try it sometimes you will be amazed at what a healthy dessert alternative this can be.

Avocados are so expensive over here.

Something I had once, a few months back, was a custard apple. Really good! Sweet and creamy. You don't see many of them in markets these days apparently and my ex's mum was complaining that all the local tropical fruit which was so plentiful a few years ago is now hardly seen. You can always see grapes, apples, oranges, Cavendish bananas, kiwifruit, etc - all imported fruit.

I love mangosteen rambutan of course mango (a lot are imported from Thailand and even further away) and papaya. Here's a custard apple and longan Love red dragon fruit (originally from South America I believe)

[Sun]

Thank you Kiwi for this amazing study. I have not tried any of these fruits. Looks like I am going to have to do some travelling.

How bizarre that you are getting so much imported fruit over there. What is up with that? Where is the local tropical fruit supply? Is it being exported? *concerned*

Originally Posted by lusciouskiwi

Avocados are so expensive over here.

Something I had once, a few months back, was a custard apple. Really good! Sweet and creamy. You don't see many of them in markets these days apparently and my ex's mum was complaining that all the local tropical fruit which was so plentiful a few years ago is now hardly seen. You can always see grapes, apples, oranges, Cavendish bananas, kiwifruit, etc - all imported fruit.

I love mangosteen rambutan of course mango (a lot are imported from Thailand and even further away) and papaya. Here's a custard apple and longan Love red dragon fruit (originally from South America I believe)

[JustLovelyJenn]

I am loving the posts today. SO much fun... exotic fruits, cooking with kids, wonderful explanations and interactive catering... I could just read this stuff all day... wait... that's what I will be doing today... maybe a little research of my own. I will keep you posted.

[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by Okiebug61

Asian sauce for avacados. 1/4 cup of your choice of soy sauce, 1 fresh minced garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon of minced ginger. Mix and let set to room temp. Pour over avocados, sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice. It's delicious.

Thank you so much for this! I keep most of the stuff on hand too. I just made ginger tea this morning in fact...I'm going to try this soon! Thanks again...
Loving this thread brother Sun.... I have learned so much already!