Great food for those who hate to cook, lack experience or time, or just like easy stuff

cinnamongrrl · 05-22-2013, 07:36 PM

Great thread to dust off Mopsie

Reminds me of a featured article called Cheap Thrills in our paper...good food done cheap and easy...lol

This isn't one of those, rather something I discovered by happenstance...

Mix some of that lovely sriracha Vietnamese spicy sauce:

With plain ol sour cream. It subdues the heat and gives a great flavor...great as a condiment or a dip...

Mopsie · 05-22-2013, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

Great thread to dust off Mopsie

Reminds me of a featured article called Cheap Thrills in our paper...good food done cheap and easy...lol

This isn't one of those, rather something I discovered by happenstance...

Mix some of that lovely sriracha Vietnamese spicy sauce:

With plain ol sour cream. It subdues the heat and gives a great flavor...great as a condiment or a dip...

I love advice like that! Because for me the sauce aisle is overwhelming. There are so many different kinds and so many different brands and I am never sure what I should try, so usually I am getting nothing. I'm going to look for this next time I'm at the store!

Mopsie · 05-23-2013, 07:00 AM

Since we're talking sauces... I have a question about Thai peanut sauce...

It looks like it would be really delicious... but I don't really know anything about it.

Is it as good as it looks? How do I use it? Do I just toss it in with stir fry?

cinnamongrrl · 05-23-2013, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopsie

Since we're talking sauces... I have a question about Thai peanut sauce...

It looks like it would be really delicious... but I don't really know anything about it.

Is it as good as it looks? How do I use it? Do I just toss it in with stir fry?

I would suggest trying something with a peanut sauce at a good Thai place. See if you have the taste for it...Thai cuisine makes good use of many things I never cared for or tried in food before (pineapple for one...)

Let me know how you like it!

Mopsie · 05-23-2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

I would suggest trying something with a peanut sauce at a good Thai place. See if you have the taste for it...Thai cuisine makes good use of many things I never cared for or tried in food before (pineapple for one...)

Let me know how you like it!

I have had peanut sauce at an actual Thai restaurant ... and loved it ... but sometimes store bought doesn't measure up, you know?

ArkansasPiscesGrrl · 05-23-2013, 02:13 PM

Oh, my, a cooking thread! I adore cooking!

regarding notes about Thai food and peanut sauce, one of the easiest recipes I have is to take either chicken breast or thin steak, slice thinly. Brown in a bit of hot oil. Add some soy sauce, some sweet chili sauce (found in the oriental food aisle) to taste, a bit of red pepper flakes for more heat, and a big bag of frozen stir fry vegetables. After they saute and cook for awhile add a BIG dollop of creamy peanut butter, let it melt into the stir fry and stir in. Serve over rice. YUMMO!

I also like to make my own chicken tenders, and everyone loves them. (Denise likes me to make a big batch before she goes out on the road, and I make a bag full for her to take) Dredge chicken tenders completely in flour, making sure to cover completely. I usually just throw some flour into a baggie. Then dip the floured pieces into a egg wash. Then put them into a big gallon sized bag that has finely crushed Ritz crackers in. Have some hot oil ready in a pan, and brown the chicken pieces for about 2-3 min each side. Drain on paper towels and enjoy. Denise loves to dip these in Sweet Chili Sauce, it gives it a nice kick!

I will be back later with a couple of other recipes!

Mopsie · 05-23-2013, 02:20 PM

Both of these sounds delicious! And the funny part is ... my name is also Denyse!

Thanks for sharing - I am printing them off!

05-22-2013, 07:36 PM	#1
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	Great thread to dust off Mopsie Reminds me of a featured article called Cheap Thrills in our paper...good food done cheap and easy...lol This isn't one of those, rather something I discovered by happenstance... Mix some of that lovely sriracha Vietnamese spicy sauce: With plain ol sour cream. It subdues the heat and gives a great flavor...great as a condiment or a dip... __________________

05-23-2013, 07:00 AM	#3
Mopsie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Female ones Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Posts: 4,769 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 36,246 Thanked 8,551 Times in 1,856 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Since we're talking sauces... I have a question about Thai peanut sauce... It looks like it would be really delicious... but I don't really know anything about it. Is it as good as it looks? How do I use it? Do I just toss it in with stir fry?

05-23-2013, 02:13 PM	#6
ArkansasPiscesGrrl Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she, her Relationship Status: feeling pretty darned blissful right now! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: central AR Posts: 856 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,594 Thanked 3,079 Times in 741 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Oh, my, a cooking thread! I adore cooking! regarding notes about Thai food and peanut sauce, one of the easiest recipes I have is to take either chicken breast or thin steak, slice thinly. Brown in a bit of hot oil. Add some soy sauce, some sweet chili sauce (found in the oriental food aisle) to taste, a bit of red pepper flakes for more heat, and a big bag of frozen stir fry vegetables. After they saute and cook for awhile add a BIG dollop of creamy peanut butter, let it melt into the stir fry and stir in. Serve over rice. YUMMO! I also like to make my own chicken tenders, and everyone loves them. (Denise likes me to make a big batch before she goes out on the road, and I make a bag full for her to take) Dredge chicken tenders completely in flour, making sure to cover completely. I usually just throw some flour into a baggie. Then dip the floured pieces into a egg wash. Then put them into a big gallon sized bag that has finely crushed Ritz crackers in. Have some hot oil ready in a pan, and brown the chicken pieces for about 2-3 min each side. Drain on paper towels and enjoy. Denise loves to dip these in Sweet Chili Sauce, it gives it a nice kick! I will be back later with a couple of other recipes!

05-23-2013, 02:20 PM	#7
Mopsie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Female ones Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Posts: 4,769 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 36,246 Thanked 8,551 Times in 1,856 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Both of these sounds delicious! And the funny part is ... my name is also Denyse! Thanks for sharing - I am printing them off!