Something Delicious

[starryeyes]

I made pancakes from scratch with powdered sugar. Mmmmm.

A girl has to eat! :-P

[ahk]

Hi.

So earlier I had started to write something and the darn connection went.

So instead of looking through 8 pages of things I've missed and comments I wanted to make of others, I am just doing a quick recap.

Ursy: I know of the seeds.
KC: I love apples and PB, I think they are a great brain jolt protein snack. Have you ever tried Ambrosia apples?
Sun: I think cheese day should be every day. Though since yesterday was National Cheese day, I made some cheesy (sharp cheddar) green chili chicken enchiladas. Had some friends over and chowed down.
Dante: Hi.

I will probably be MIA for another week, I have been super busy crazy with classes and I was looking up to see how many more days I have, and its only 53 days. I just can't believe it. Seriously.

Today's study break included: cara care orange, triscuits, and extra sharp white cheddar (the kind that has crystals in it). MMM.

Well back to study... test tomorrow, final thursday. See ya'll later.

Eat good. be Happy.

[Teddybear]

Today is our friday and I always cook something for us to have when cinn gets home. so tonite this is our menu and cinn doesnt have a clue so wait till she reads this

butternut squash raviloi with a brown butter sauce
turkey breast cooked with apple wood rub
sauttee green beans with sliced almonds and garlic
whole cranberry sauce

lets hope it turns out as good as i think it will

[ahk]

teddy:

if those are the ravioli from TJs, those are really good.

Enjoy your friday!! and dinner.

[Teddybear]

Originally Posted by ahk

teddy:

if those are the ravioli from TJs, those are really good.

Enjoy your friday!! and dinner.

They arent from TJs. I dont know where one is from work and home. cinn goes to one for her work

[StrongButch]

Oil for frying, 1/4 cup of butter ,1/4 cup louisiana ,hot sauce ,dash ground pepper ,dash garlic powder ,1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ,1/4 teaspoon salt ,10 chicken wings heat oil to 375 just enough oil to cover the wings combine butter hot sauce,pepper,garlic powder in small saucepan over low heat heat until butter is melted and ingredients are well blended combine flour,paprika,cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl put the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them couting each wing evenly put wings in hot oil fry 10-15 min remove wings place on paper towel to drain then put wings in bowl and add hot sauce and stir serve with bleu cheese dressing and celery

[Sun]

Originally Posted by StrongButch

Oil for frying, 1/4 cup of butter ,1/4 cup louisiana ,hot sauce ,dash ground pepper ,dash garlic powder ,1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ,1/4 teaspoon salt ,10 chicken wings heat oil to 375 just enough oil to cover the wings combine butter hot sauce,pepper,garlic powder in small saucepan over low heat heat until butter is melted and ingredients are well blended combine flour,paprika,cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl put the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them couting each wing evenly put wings in hot oil fry 10-15 min remove wings place on paper towel to drain then put wings in bowl and add hot sauce and stir serve with bleu cheese dressing and celery

Nice Recipe! I love it when the hot fried wings hit the hot sauce. Awesome. Thank you for sharing this.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by Sun

Great ideas TMF, you could develop a website concept in cooking from the pantry, whatever is on hand. Smart and timely.

Friends of mine are opening a new "Free Clinic" downtown and today they are painting it. Getting closer to opening. I want to help but was unsure what I could do. The director, a friend, just got back to me as I asked if they needed coffee. Because really, God forbid that my friends should do anything with no coffee resources. You see the theme evolving, I am sure.

Anyway the Director told me that they do not have coffee or a coffee pot and in fact they kitchen is a shell and they left that for last.

So guess what? New project! Someone needs to stop me from taking on volunteer work because as it is I wind up working until midnight some nights getting deadlines met in addition to my regular work.

Truly this is a great project and will serve a very under served population including migrant workers who are trying to get citizenship but are in the red tape loop and cant get basic health services for themselves or their children. Seeing a child suffer with a cold and the look on the Mothers face when she has no resources is one of the worst feelings ever and its just not ok.

Some folks have asked me how they funded this free clinic model and I have no idea but will find out and report back if anyone is interested.

Have a great day all.

This is a wonderful project!! There are so many communities that could benefit from people who are really willing to work for a difference. Working in the local schools I see so many children that go without. They are in need of health care, basic needs like clothes, coats, and shoes. Food is sometimes much farther down on the list. At least they can eat at school.

As a teacher, once I am settled those types of projects will be high on my volunteer list. Sadly, there are not many projects like that where I am now. I help where I can, food banks, clothing banks, etc. BUT, I am looking forward to being in a position that I can initiate programs if they do not already exist.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

This is a wonderful project!! There are so many communities that could benefit from people who are really willing to work for a difference. Working in the local schools I see so many children that go without. They are in need of health care, basic needs like clothes, coats, and shoes. Food is sometimes much farther down on the list. At least they can eat at school.

As a teacher, once I am settled those types of projects will be high on my volunteer list. Sadly, there are not many projects like that where I am now. I help where I can, food banks, clothing banks, etc. BUT, I am looking forward to being in a position that I can initiate programs if they do not already exist.

Yes it is a great project but you have to get a snapshot of my life. Before the day was over one of my friends who emerged from this wonderful project covered in paint had to come and tell me "Sun they have a HUGE piece of land and want to grow an organic garden" so of course I should help them and teach them how to do a food bank and hot meal program and lets get them into solar technology..do you see the great thinktank here?

My friends are amazing, giving, loving people, but..I cant keep taking on projects. I can lead a project and delegate but I will not have a lot of time to do so. What I can do however is help them to find funding for these projects and then identify the right people who will actually be here to help them when I return to CA.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by Sun

Yes it is a great project but you have to get a snapshot of my life. Before the day was over one of my friends who emerged from this wonderful project covered in paint had to come and tell me "Sun they have a HUGE piece of land and want to grow an organic garden" so of course I should help them and teach them how to do a food bank and hot meal program and lets get them into solar technology..do you see the great thinktank here?

My friends are amazing, giving, loving people, but..I cant keep taking on projects. I can lead a project and delegate but I will not have a lot of time to do so. What I can do however is help them to find funding for these projects and then identify the right people who will actually be here to help them when I return to CA.

No you cant keep taking on more and more projects. Its time to prioritize i think. Look at what is really on your plate and make sure your not going to burn out before you can complete whats there. You do so much, its absolutely amazing, but your right... You really do need to make sure your taking care of yourself. I am sure you will be able to help find the right people to keep the project going!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by starryeyes

I made pancakes from scratch with powdered sugar. Mmmmm.

A girl has to eat! :-P

Pancakes from scratch are the best! Nice job. I need to find a recipe for what is called a "Dutch Baby Pancake" because it is so good and you all will love it. Though it is a high egg product cholestrol fest. totally worth it. Not an everyday thing but for a once in a while meal. It is actually not a baby at all, it is a huge pancake, almost a souffle really where you pour the batter into a big round pan that has deep sides and set it in the oven to bake. For serving it gets a dusting of powdered sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Originally Posted by ahk

Hi.

So earlier I had started to write something and the darn connection went.

So instead of looking through 8 pages of things I've missed and comments I wanted to make of others, I am just doing a quick recap.

Ursy: I know of the seeds.
KC: I love apples and PB, I think they are a great brain jolt protein snack. Have you ever tried Ambrosia apples?
Sun: I think cheese day should be every day. Though since yesterday was National Cheese day, I made some cheesy (sharp cheddar) green chili chicken enchiladas. Had some friends over and chowed down.
Dante: Hi.

I will probably be MIA for another week, I have been super busy crazy with classes and I was looking up to see how many more days I have, and its only 53 days. I just can't believe it. Seriously.

Today's study break included: cara care orange, triscuits, and extra sharp white cheddar (the kind that has crystals in it). MMM.

Well back to study... test tomorrow, final thursday. See ya'll later.

Eat good. be Happy.

You are one busy guy, my friend. Did you already share the recipe for the enchiladas? If not please do. I cant recall what all made it up here as a post. That said I should start downloading some of the recipes. It is crazy to go back and try to find them. Though I have not picked a date yet I def want to come to NM for Green Chili harvest this fall. We will have to be in contact about that.

Originally Posted by Teddybear

Today is our friday and I always cook something for us to have when cinn gets home. so tonite this is our menu and cinn doesnt have a clue so wait till she reads this

butternut squash raviloi with a brown butter sauce
turkey breast cooked with apple wood rub
sauttee green beans with sliced almonds and garlic
whole cranberry sauce

lets hope it turns out as good as i think it will

Nice menu Teddy. I am sure that Cinn will be thrilled. Great pairing of dishes too. Butternut squash ravioli is so good. Yum.

[Sun]

Here is the recipe that I mentioned. Though I see variations on this recipe, and mine had more eggs in it, this one looks about right. The end product looks like the one that I have cooked out of a cookbook that I have in CA not with me.

Dutch Baby Pancakes

[Teddybear]

Originally Posted by Sun

Nice menu Teddy. I am sure that Cinn will be thrilled. Great pairing of dishes too. Butternut squash ravioli is so good. Yum.

Sun

I really struggled with finding something to go witht he butternut squash ravioli. I thought of baked fish or a pork roast with apples and cherry but as I was talking to a friend about how we have a date nite when cnn gets home from work tonite and was telling them about what I was thinking about. I told them that knowing that the brown butter sauce is rich I didnt know if the baked fish I was think of would pair well. I mentioned the turkey breast and they damm near jumkped thru the phone to be here when it would b done. I am glad they dont live closer enough to show up for dinner

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Teddybear

Sun

I really struggled with finding something to go witht he butternut squash ravioli. I thought of baked fish or a pork roast with apples and cherry but as I was talking to a friend about how we have a date nite when cnn gets home from work tonite and was telling them about what I was thinking about. I told them that knowing that the brown butter sauce is rich I didnt know if the baked fish I was think of would pair well. I mentioned the turkey breast and they damm near jumkped thru the phone to be here when it would b done. I am glad they dont live closer enough to show up for dinner

I hear you brother. Emphasis on "date night" jeeez some people only think of themselves. Folks get psycho with food. Its a good pairing. I was with a vegetarian for many years and when I would do turkey I would cook Tofurkey for her and wound up liking it oddly enough, so that was one item that got paired with the butternut squash. If you happen to have any fresh sage, it will compliment the butter sauce nicely. If not, no big deal.

The cranberry is what got me. I am a sucker for anything cranberry that is served with poultry. Yum. Let us know how this turns out. I am so happy that you are cooking tonight, cinn is so sweet and yall are so adorable.

[TheMerryFairy]

Wow! There is so much going on here tonight. I LOVE it!!!! Thanks for all of the wonderful ideas and recipes.

"Date night" cooking. I really enjoy things like this. It can be simple, intimate and you can learn a lot about a person from spending time together in the kitchen & their food habits. There are always exceptions.

I had some of the same experiences you have Sun, when it comes to cooking for others. I usually make vegetarian options (with at least one vegan dish) and non vegetarian options. What I found was that 9 times out of 10 the non vegetarians liked those dishes a lot more! Go figure

Ground soy is a lifesaver haha.