Something Delicious

Sun · 01-04-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkey

Ami had sea weed for the first time today!!! My lil girl is branching out!

Yay Ami! What a great superfood.

How did she have it?

TheMerryFairy · 01-04-2013, 01:10 PM

Today I'm going to experiment with a vegetarian lasagna. I just need to wait until we go to the store before I get a better idea of the recipe.

ahk · 01-04-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Ok

Here is my recipe for Eggplant Rollatini. I made 6 good sized rolls with this recipe and that used up about half of a large eggplant. You have to use your judgement on some of this because eggplants come in all shapes and sizes. The key is to slice the eggplant lengthwise, getting the longest slice that you can. Keep it thin but not too thin. You need to cook it and roll it. This is a recipe that I have tweaked over time but you can adapt it and make it your own as I always say:

Eggplant Rollatini

1/2 Large Eggplant - Sliced lengthwise and thin, 1/4"max
3 Eggs
1/4 C milk
1 Cup of Breadcrumbs. I prefer Progresso Seasoned Italian.
pinch salt
Tomato sauce 32 - 48 oz
16 oz. Shredded Mozzeralla cheese
16 oz Ricotta cheese
1/4 C good Romano Cheese
8 oz olive oil (blended, do not use EVOO it burns too easily)

Prep:

Peel and slice eggplant: sprinkle a little salt on both sides of each piece and let rest on paper towel to remove bitterness.

Prepare egg wash: Whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 Cup of milk.

Spread breadcrumbs out on a plate. Dip eggplant slices one at a time into egg wash then breadcrumbs. Fry in olive oil in shallow saute pan. Fry until lightly browned.

(Low fat option: Grill flat top griddle, or bake in oven on lightly oiled baking sheet at 350 for ten minutes.)

Prepare cheese filling:

Mix Ricotta cheese, half of shredded Mozzerella, 2 Tbsp of Romano and one egg. Add some black pepper to taste.
In shallow baking dish coat bottom with thin layer of tomato sauce. On cutting board or plate, lay out one slice of eggplant. Scoop aprox 2 large rounded tablespoons of cheese mixture into each one, toward one side. Pile up so that you can roll it. Larger pieces can take a little more, smaller pieces a little less. Roll from one end to the other and set in baking dish. Repeat with
6 pieces in total. Cover rolls with tomato sauce, reserving some for the side upon serving. Sprinkle on Tbsp Romano cheese on top of rolls. Sprinkle remaining Mozzerella on top.

Bake in 350 oven for 40 minutes.

Makes 6 appetizers or 3 entree's.

Optional: You can add fresh spinach to the cheese stuffing mixture.

Thank you.

I can't wait to try this--

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Originally Posted by Sun

Hola Delicious People!

What kinds of soups do you all enjoy?

My favourite soup is winter minestrone soup-- made with rainbow chard, white beans, and carrots. My honey, she makes this several times during the winter and I love it.

Another favourite is chicken, shredded carrot, ginger soup-- with cilantro.

and one that I make -- chicken tortilla soup. MMM.

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

The ice cube tray is a great idea. It works really well in a pinch.

I do a lot of things with ice cube trays-- I do it with chopped green chili and herbs.

I'm making cubed steak tonight with roasted sweet/yellow potato, with fresh green beans.

TheMerryFairy · 01-04-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ahk

Thank you.

I can't wait to try this--

My favourite soup is winter minestrone soup-- made with rainbow chard, white beans, and carrots. My honey, she makes this several times during the winter and I love it.

Another favourite is chicken, shredded carrot, ginger soup-- with cilantro.

and one that I make -- chicken tortilla soup. MMM.

I do a lot of things with ice cube trays-- I do it with chopped green chili and herbs.

I'm making cubed steak tonight with roasted sweet/yellow potato, with fresh green beans.

I'll have to try the herb mix. Thank you. My meal plans have changed because of budgets. I will make a tomato soup and have a quick sandwich. Tomorrow I'm getting in lots of roasted veggies.

JustLovelyJenn · 01-04-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I'll have to try the herb mix. Thank you. My meal plans have changed because of budgets. I will make a tomato soup and have a quick sandwich. Tomorrow I'm getting in lots of roasted veggies.

I'm so disappointed... I was looking forward to hearing about the vegitarian lasagna adventures.

TheMerryFairy · 01-04-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

I'm so disappointed... I was looking forward to hearing about the vegitarian lasagna adventures.

I am sorry I disappointed you. Pay day is next week and I'll be better equipped to make things I don't already have in the house. It will also give me time to work out what I'm going to feed the fussy arse.

JustLovelyJenn · 01-04-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I am sorry I disappointed you. Pay day is next week and I'll be better equipped to make things I don't already have in the house. It will also give me time to work out what I'm going to feed the fussy arse.

Well then, I will simply look forward to the upcoming experience.

Sun · 01-04-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ahk

chicken tortilla soup. MMM.

You know that I am going to ask for the recipe on this one. Freezing the chilis in an ice cube tray is a good idea. Smart. I have been doing that with stock forever. It is really great when all you need is a little bit to add or finish something off.

Next Hatch chili harvest I want to be in NM. Every year I have to miss it, this year I am going to pick 3 or 4 days and plan to be there. Maybe shoot some video, talk to the farmers, fire roast some chili's make a few dishes. Still working on getting my demo video produced and this would be a great thing to add to my agenda.

Corkey · 01-04-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Yay Ami! What a great superfood.

How did she have it?

As a sample in the store, dry and lifeless.

Sun · 01-04-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkey

As a sample in the store, dry and lifeless.

Like Nori strips? Wakame?

Those toasted Nori strips that are seasoned with sea salt and a little chili are like potato chips for me I cant stop eating them once I start. One of my friends pointed out to me that this should not be a problem since they are so nutritionally dense. I was like..oh yeah. Duh. Not enough sodium to create a problem. Brain food.

Corkey · 01-04-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Like Nori strips? Wakame?

Those toasted Nori strips that are seasoned with sea salt and a little chili are like potato chips for me I cant stop eating them once I start. One of my friends pointed out to me that this should not be a problem since they are so nutritionally dense. I was like..oh yeah. Duh. Not enough sodium to create a problem. Brain food.

She said it was salty, so I'm assuming it was a cut off piece of Nori.

Sun · 01-04-2013, 05:26 PM

So..I am ordering Chinese food for delivery and looking at a menu that has over 200 menu items on it not including specials.

Why?

I am so confused! Love, love, love Chinese food but this is way too many choices.

On another note, I just saw a clip of Guy Fieri making fresh mozzerella and not wearing latex gloves. Grrrrrrrrrr.....bad bad idea. People learn from this and it pisses me off when these so called "Celebrity Chefs" use poor hygiene. In your home kitchen do what you want but in an restaurant, gloves are the way to go. Cooks see this guy doing it his way and copy him. This is how disease is spread.

cinnamongrrl · 01-04-2013, 06:00 PM

1 1/2 cups soft mejool dates, pitted
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup organic cocoa
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
Optional: 1/4 cup additional unsweetened shredded coconut (for exterior shell)
Place all ingredients except shredded coconut in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Remove from food processor and roll into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll in extra shredded coconut if you desire the exterior shell. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before eating.

Store in an air-tight container for one week.

Enjoy!!

www.tropicaltraditions.com is an excellent source for QUALITY coconut oil...at decent prices. It never goes bad so it pays to buy in bulk. Coconut oil can also be good for cooking veggies..I love popcorn made with it!

TheMerryFairy · 01-04-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

So..I am ordering Chinese food for delivery and looking at a menu that has over 200 menu items on it not including specials.

Why?

I am so confused! Love, love, love Chinese food but this is way too many choices.

On another note, I just saw a clip of Guy Fieri making fresh mozzerella and not wearing latex gloves. Grrrrrrrrrr.....bad bad idea. People learn from this and it pisses me off when these so called "Celebrity Chefs" use poor hygiene. In your home kitchen do what you want but in an restaurant, gloves are the way to go. Cooks see this guy doing it his way and copy him. This is how disease is spread.

Chinese food, yes! I have been craving some since NYE. Please let us all know what you decided on? I think I will have to take a look at my "take out" section of my cookbook stand.
I love guy, but not wearing gloves??? I'd still eat it because who can pass up fresh mozzarella but it's why I'm always a little hesitant about how restaurant cooks operate in the kitchen.

cinnamongrrl · 01-04-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Like Nori strips? Wakame?

Those toasted Nori strips that are seasoned with sea salt and a little chili are like potato chips for me I cant stop eating them once I start. One of my friends pointed out to me that this should not be a problem since they are so nutritionally dense. I was like..oh yeah. Duh. Not enough sodium to create a problem. Brain food.

My employer uses kelp powder...he makes a raw "tuna" with it using sunflower seeds. I absolutely LOVE IT... He also puts it in his morning juice which he has every single day...I'm thinking I'm going to order some...
WWW.nuts.com is the cheapest place to get it that he's found. 6.99/lb.. but a little dab will do you

cinnamongrrl · 01-04-2013, 06:12 PM

While I'm thinking about it....

These make the BEST popcorn! And you can use a healthier oil like olive oil or coconut...you control how much salt you put on. I add spices like cumin and cayenne pepper in...and toss it with some dried basil and Himalayan sea salt...it's also good AND healthier when tossed with nutritional yeast. Gives it a cheesy flavor...sooo good! Guilt free tasty treats...

I think I paid 12 bucks for ours on amazon..we get MUCH use out of ours!

They DO sell a cheapy version at Walmart, Teddy got one for his place before we moved in together..but it never worked quite right. The seal was bad and the popcorn failed to pop and the turner failed to reach the bottom to stir the kernels..so it burnt a LOT...just an FYI

01-04-2013, 05:26 PM	#12
Sun Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He, him, his Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 1,775 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,557 Thanked 5,551 Times in 1,456 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	So..I am ordering Chinese food for delivery and looking at a menu that has over 200 menu items on it not including specials. Why? I am so confused! Love, love, love Chinese food but this is way too many choices. On another note, I just saw a clip of Guy Fieri making fresh mozzerella and not wearing latex gloves. Grrrrrrrrrr.....bad bad idea. People learn from this and it pisses me off when these so called "Celebrity Chefs" use poor hygiene. In your home kitchen do what you want but in an restaurant, gloves are the way to go. Cooks see this guy doing it his way and copy him. This is how disease is spread. __________________ “Lovers don't finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along.” ― Rumi

01-04-2013, 06:00 PM	#13
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,246 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	a healthy no bake truffle type cookie :) 1 1/2 cups soft mejool dates, pitted 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup organic cocoa 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil Optional: 1/4 cup additional unsweetened shredded coconut (for exterior shell) Place all ingredients except shredded coconut in a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove from food processor and roll into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll in extra shredded coconut if you desire the exterior shell. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before eating. Store in an air-tight container for one week. Enjoy!! www.tropicaltraditions.com is an excellent source for QUALITY coconut oil...at decent prices. It never goes bad so it pays to buy in bulk. Coconut oil can also be good for cooking veggies..I love popcorn made with it! Last edited by cinnamongrrl; 01-04-2013 at 06:05 PM. Reason: forgot something!

01-04-2013, 01:10 PM	#2
TheMerryFairy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Pansexual/Sapiosexual femmey dyke who likes to crossdress now and then Preferred Pronoun?: She/her OR ze if I'm crossdressing Relationship Status: Floating and walking My path, happy in life. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: On my Merry Fairy way! , Canada Posts: 3,630 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,727 Thanked 8,694 Times in 2,987 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Today I'm going to experiment with a vegetarian lasagna. I just need to wait until we go to the store before I get a better idea of the recipe.

01-04-2013, 06:12 PM	#16
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,246 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	While I'm thinking about it.... These make the BEST popcorn! And you can use a healthier oil like olive oil or coconut...you control how much salt you put on. I add spices like cumin and cayenne pepper in...and toss it with some dried basil and Himalayan sea salt...it's also good AND healthier when tossed with nutritional yeast. Gives it a cheesy flavor...sooo good! Guilt free tasty treats... I think I paid 12 bucks for ours on amazon..we get MUCH use out of ours! They DO sell a cheapy version at Walmart, Teddy got one for his place before we moved in together..but it never worked quite right. The seal was bad and the popcorn failed to pop and the turner failed to reach the bottom to stir the kernels..so it burnt a LOT...just an FYI