Something Delicious

[TruBlu]

Sun - thanks for the spinach salad idea. I'll definitely try that one. One of my all time favorites is my Mom's chicken and dumplings! All from scratch and definitely not the healthiest, but they sure do stick to your ribs!!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by gaea

http://www.ninjakitchen.com/productListing.shtml

I have the master prep pro system....I paid half of what the website is asking for though..

Thanks for this. You are reminding me to post links to some of the equipment that I like as well. Very cool.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TruBlu

Sun - thanks for the spinach salad idea. I'll definitely try that one. One of my all time favorites is my Mom's chicken and dumplings! All from scratch and definitely not the healthiest, but they sure do stick to your ribs!!

Hiya Blu!

Did you catch my post where I asked for a recipe for chicken and dumplings?

No one replied!

I would love a recipe.

That spinach salad dressing idea works with any vegetable really. The flavors are just awesome and you can tweak it and make it your own, in a different way each time you make it. Add orange juice, grated fresh ginger, lemon zest..the possibilities are endless.

[lusciouskiwi]

Off to a mate's place for curry for dinner tonight. I really must post more about the food I eat here in Malaysia ... anyone have any questions ask quickly. My ex and her mum are staying with me for a few days. Ex mummy-outlaw is in her early 70's and knows a lot of the old school Malaysian dishes.

This morning I had a side dish of acar/archar (pickles) with my half poached eggs. What I had looks a bit like this picture, but there are some different varieties.

[TruBlu]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hiya Blu!

Did you catch my post where I asked for a recipe for chicken and dumplings?

No one replied!

I would love a recipe.

That spinach salad dressing idea works with any vegetable really. The flavors are just awesome and you can tweak it and make it your own, in a different way each time you make it. Add orange juice, grated fresh ginger, lemon zest..the possibilities are endless.

I most certainly did miss that post. I'll did it out and repost later.

And yes, a little orange juice works well with a lot of dressings and sauces. Orange juice, a little ginger, soy if you like and a bit of cornstarch to tighten it up makes a nice orange sauce/glaze. I have used it over some quick stir fry veggies and shrimp.

[lusciouskiwi]

Originally Posted by TruBlu

And yes, a little orange juice works well with a lot of dressings and sauces.

My dad is diabetic. Mum makes a lovely fruit cake using a good quality orange juice - no sugar necessary. Nom nom nom!

[julieisafemme]

Originally Posted by Bit

Oh how interesting! Maybe it depends on the brand you use? The coconut oil I use is completely tasteless. I wouldn't mind the coconut flavor in baked goods though.

Coconut MILK, on the other hand, has that flavor... which yanno is what went wrong with my smashed taters, lol.... I learned in a hurry to use almond milk with savory items.

I am not a coconut fan. My mom and I ate the cupcakes and I could taste a faint flavor of coconut. I don't know what brand she used. The hint was enough for me and surprisingly tasty!

[Bit]

Thank you Sun and easygoingfemme for the sweet tater/coconut ideas!

Originally Posted by Sun

Oh lord this will surely amuse my ex if she ever reads this. Cant think of one time that she baked! LOL. Too funny.

So deprived...not one home baked buttermilk bisquit in years and years and I cant remember how long its been. *sigh*

Different ex, love.

Still waiting for an addy. Although I guess I should say, I don't exactly make buttermilk biscuits because the best recipe I found was for sour milk biscuits. It's a southern thang.

[julieisafemme]

Originally Posted by Sun

Wow Julie major Score! How awesome.

Ask him if he knows the owner of Ici, my understanding is that she was the pastry chef for Chez Panisse for years. Have you been to Ici? Insanely good ice cream. Its on Telegraph Ave. There is always a line out the door.

Her Burnt Caramel Ice Cream is downright seductive. Truly the store is a gem. They also make ice cream cones by hand.

Do you have any favorite pizza combo's that you would like to share with us? Or recipes for a good dough?

Yes we know Mary! Ici is wonderful.

My favorite is vegetarian. Like The Cheeseboard style. I like greens on a pizza. I like corn, cilantro, red onions and a squeeze of lime and light cheese!

[Daywalker]

Does anyone else sprinkle light brown sugar to the top of their white rice?



Off the 'Chef Map' habits ~

Dipping mah pizza crust in root beer or I won't eat it.


Dipping mah french fries in mah milkshake, yes fingers n all.



As an aside, those who have shared a meal with me know that rarely
do I use utensils...no matter what the food is. That includes
mashed taters. This is due to mah hands not being
cooperative for many years.

But I do have special utensils that are
cartoonishly large for mah cereal, ice cream and soup.

[~SweetCheeks~]

I have always enjoyed being in the kitchen conjuring up some new recipe I decided I would try. I used to love watching my grandma and mom cook in the kitchen. I would stand on a chair next to the fridge which was close to the stove and ask questions about everything. So one day my grandma said ok your going to learn how to cook, I was all of 8 years old and I was determined. She taught me how to make a simple spaghetti that day. And a love for cooking flourished. Last year when I made a cross country move to live with my gf I became a homemaker for a year and began experimenting in the kitchen. The internet and family recipes began to come together.

My favorite foods is definitely Mexican cuisine. I love making carnitas tacos out of a picnic roast that I marinade over night and then let slow cook in a crock pot for about 9 hours on low. My gf had never had mexican food so she got hooked fast. I make lots of varieties, and have always wanted to learn to make a good chocolate mole, as well as Tamales.

Looking forward to reading more in this thread. Thank you Sun

[~SweetCheeks~]

My Chicken and dumplings recipe:

I usually have some homemade chicken stock made from boiling some chicken for enchiladas or a soup.

So I start by chopping 1 small white/yellow onion, 1 cup carrots, 1 to 1/2 cup celery finely chopped.
I then add some olive oil in a large pot and sweat the veggies until the are almost cooked and the onions are translucent. I add a little dryed thyme and rosemary also a little garlic pwd. Then I cube up or chunk 4 boneless skinless chicken breast and add them to the pot, I then add about 4 cups of chicken broth/stock if homemade. A little salt and pepper and bring to a boil. I boil for about 10 mins then turn down to med and let simmer until the chicken is cooked. If you left it in large pieces I would pull it out and shred it. I then make up Bisquick mix for dumplings and drop in the pot it rounded tablespoon size.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Bit

Still waiting for an addy. Although I guess I should say, I don't exactly make buttermilk biscuits because the best recipe I found was for sour milk biscuits. It's a southern thang.

Cath what are sour milk biscuits?

I will send you an addy right now hon. Thank you for that.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by ~SweetCheeks~

My Chicken and dumplings recipe:

I usually have some homemade chicken stock made from boiling some chicken for enchiladas or a soup.

So I start by chopping 1 small white/yellow onion, 1 cup carrots, 1 to 1/2 cup celery finely chopped.
I then add some olive oil in a large pot and sweat the veggies until the are almost cooked and the onions are translucent. I add a little dryed thyme and rosemary also a little garlic pwd. Then I cube up or chunk 4 boneless skinless chicken breast and add them to the pot, I then add about 4 cups of chicken broth/stock if homemade. A little salt and pepper and bring to a boil. I boil for about 10 mins then turn down to med and let simmer until the chicken is cooked. If you left it in large pieces I would pull it out and shred it. I then make up Bisquick mix for dumplings and drop in the pot it rounded tablespoon size.

Thank you SweetCheeks and welcome to the thread!

Ok a question for you on cooking technique. At the point where you add the chicken to the pot, do you brown the chicken, are you looking to crisp it up first for example or just add it and let it cook in the broth?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by lusciouskiwi

Off to a mate's place for curry for dinner tonight. I really must post more about the food I eat here in Malaysia ... anyone have any questions ask quickly. My ex and her mum are staying with me for a few days. Ex mummy-outlaw is in her early 70's and knows a lot of the old school Malaysian dishes.

This morning I had a side dish of acar/archar (pickles) with my half poached eggs. What I had looks a bit like this picture, but there are some different varieties.

Wow that looks good. But then again, I like pickled just about anything. The only thing that I have to be aware of are sulphites which are added to many pickled products. So home pickled items are best for me.

A few favorites that I always have in the fridge would be pickled garlic, and thinly sliced red onions pickled. I toss a jalepeno into the liquid for some kick.

The onions are great on Taco's and make an excellent side for fish and rice.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Daywalker

Does anyone else sprinkle light brown sugar to the top of their white rice?



Off the 'Chef Map' habits ~

Dipping mah pizza crust in root beer or I won't eat it.


Dipping mah french fries in mah milkshake, yes fingers n all.



As an aside, those who have shared a meal with me know that rarely
do I use utensils...no matter what the food is. That includes
mashed taters. This is due to mah hands not being
cooperative for many years.

But I do have special utensils that are
cartoonishly large for mah cereal, ice cream and soup.

Brown sugar on white rice? No but you are on your way to a rice pudding there!

Lots of people like to dip bread stuff and fried things. Kinda makes food more interesting huh? Though I have to say the pizza crust & root beer thing is a first for me!

Cartoonishly large utensils sounds like fun Day!

[Sun]

To all of you who are reading this thread and not posting I just want to welcome you to come on in and join us!

[kittygrrl]

I rilly don't cook much but i love to look

[Bit]

Originally Posted by Sun

Cath what are sour milk biscuits?

I will send you an addy right now hon. Thank you for that.

I got it, thanks!

Sour milk instead of buttermilk--1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, let it sit while you mix the dry ingredients and cut in the butter.

Now here's something I absolutely don't know... can you sour almond milk with lemon juice? Does that work?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

I rilly don't cook much but i love to look

That is why we are here!

I really like to hear about what people like to eat. Also love the stories that are being told about food memories.