Something Delicious

[Sachita]

Ive been on this clean kick. I've always been conscious and care about what i eat. I grow quite a bit of my food but not year around. I have my own chickens, eggs and I started raising meat chickens. I finally ate one of them. I thought it would be hard but it wasn't. I hate the idea of supporting factory farming and how they treat animals. I decided if I was going to eat chicken then I should be ok with this.

Some of the roosters are already a year and tough. The fact is I had more roosters then hens and its creating a problem. So I found this slow cooker recipe that is really yummy.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/cro...n/r/bl90c1.htm

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Sachita

Ive been on this clean kick. I've always been conscious and care about what i eat. I grow quite a bit of my food but not year around. I have my own chickens, eggs and I started raising meat chickens. I finally ate one of them. I thought it would be hard but it wasn't. I hate the idea of supporting factory farming and how they treat animals. I decided if I was going to eat chicken then I should be ok with this.

Some of the roosters are already a year and tough. The fact is I had more roosters then hens and its creating a problem. So I found this slow cooker recipe that is really yummy.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/cro...n/r/bl90c1.htm

Hi Sachita

Good for you for not supporting factory farming. This is a troubling topic for me in my industry. The whole issue makes me want to become a vegetarian, as finding local, naturally and humanely raised animal products is not always easy especially when demand is high.

The recipe looks great, thank you for sharing that one. I may try it this week.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hi Sachita

Good for you for not supporting factory farming. This is a troubling topic for me in my industry. The whole issue makes me want to become a vegetarian, as finding local, naturally and humanely raised animal products is not always easy especially when demand is high.

The recipe looks great, thank you for sharing that one. I may try it this week.

I don't eat meat every day. Honestly I don't think its that healthy to. Thankfully there are many great and affordable organic chicken places. But raising truly free range and organic changes the taste. Some people think it taste funny only because they are use to all the crap they put in free and hormones. Personally you couldn't shove commercial chicken down my throat.
But its much easier to buy humanely raised meats. You just have to do a bit of research and be prepared to spend a little more. Organic feed prices and raising an animal humanely cost a little more. Perhaps if market demand swings in that direction it won't cost as much.

The recipe is great. Really nice. I added fresh cut rosemary.

[dixie]

Tonight's dinner:

Crispy Cheddar Chicken
- dip chicken in milk
- then in shredded cheddar
- then in a mixture of crushed Ritz crackers/garlic/parsley/salt/pepper/other seasonings to taste
- cover in foil and bake at 400 for 35 minutes
- uncover bake additional 10 minutes

Parmesan Potatoes
- butter melted and spread over bottom of baking dish
- sprinkle parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, other seasonings over butter
- cut 6 small potatoes in half, lay cut side down over butter mixture
- bake at 400 for 40 minutes


Both super simple but the first time I'd tried them. I am eating now, and mmmmm it is delicious!


Note: I think next time I will cut the potatoes into thick slices and coat both sides. More flavorful that way.

[TheMerryFairy]

I decided that it was time for pasta! I cooked up a whole wheat penne and made a cherry tomato sauce to go with it. Then I added roast vegetables, prosciutto and a low fat provalone. It might not be the healthiest meal, but I made sure to load my plate with asparagus and other veggies on the side as well.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Sachita

I don't eat meat every day. Honestly I don't think its that healthy to. Thankfully there are many great and affordable organic chicken places. But raising truly free range and organic changes the taste. Some people think it taste funny only because they are use to all the crap they put in free and hormones. Personally you couldn't shove commercial chicken down my throat.
But its much easier to buy humanely raised meats. You just have to do a bit of research and be prepared to spend a little more. Organic feed prices and raising an animal humanely cost a little more. Perhaps if market demand swings in that direction it won't cost as much.

The recipe is great. Really nice. I added fresh cut rosemary.

Farm raised free range organic poultry is so different. I recall being in Italy and telling my Grandmother that I now knew what chicken was supposed to taste like. That was a long time ago, same with cheese and bread. Wow what an eye opening experience.

Like everything else that is local natural organic sustainable, there are more options in Northern CA but also a larger consumer base so while supply is there for most things (ok organic strawberries, raspberries, grapes and tomato's run in short supply in the summer) demand is high. This is good and it has opened the door for new farms to emerge, business loans to be had, investments to be made. Very good for our economy. I hope that this trend goes viral, we need it badly.

I do not eat a lot of meat either for several reasons, mostly I feel better on a high vegetable protein, whole food diet.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by dixie

Tonight's dinner:

Crispy Cheddar Chicken
- dip chicken in milk
- then in shredded cheddar
- then in a mixture of crushed Ritz crackers/garlic/parsley/salt/pepper/other seasonings to taste
- cover in foil and bake at 400 for 35 minutes
- uncover bake additional 10 minutes

Parmesan Potatoes
- butter melted and spread over bottom of baking dish
- sprinkle parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, other seasonings over butter
- cut 6 small potatoes in half, lay cut side down over butter mixture
- bake at 400 for 40 minutes


Both super simple but the first time I'd tried them. I am eating now, and mmmmm it is delicious!


Note: I think next time I will cut the potatoes into thick slices and coat both sides. More flavorful that way.

Well look who just rolled into town!

Hey hon, nice to see you in the thread again. Now that looks like an easy to prepare and fun meal. I don't suppose that I can talk you into some leafy green vegetables huh?

You southerners are supposed to like collards and such..what happened?

[dixie]

Originally Posted by Sun

Well look who just rolled into town!

Hey hon, nice to see you in the thread again. Now that looks like an easy to prepare and fun meal. I don't suppose that I can talk you into some leafy green vegetables huh?

You southerners are supposed to like collards and such..what happened?

Well, I was honestly going to have a salad with it, but I was frazzled after spending all darn afternoon and evening in the dentist office. I totally forgot the salad until after the meal was over.

And you know how picky I am...noooooo collards or anything similar for me. Heck, I only started eating salad a few years back lol

I will admit my past hatred for all that is green and leafy, but I'm working on it.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by dixie

Well, I was honestly going to have a salad with it, but I was frazzled after spending all darn afternoon and evening in the dentist office. I totally forgot the salad until after the meal was over.

And you know how picky I am...noooooo collards or anything similar for me. Heck, I only started eating salad a few years back lol

I will admit my past hatred for all that is green and leafy, but I'm working on it.

Oh I can relate. If it were not for the Chinese restaurant down the road I would not have had dinner at all this weekend. Just cant deal with cooking after work.

I love salads. Romaine lettuce and Arugula are my current favorite salad greens.

We are heading into salad season so I should post some.

[cinnamongrrl]

I tried a bison burger yesterday....

First time trying that particular meat...it was good..tasted like beef...and was cooked very well.. not greasy...but very juicy

I think I have lost the taste for red meat though. The other half of my burger got brought home...

But I would still VERY much recommend it!

[Corkey]

Because buffalo/bison, has little to no fat it does not require the same amount of cooking that beef burgers do. 7 minutes both sides on a grill is plenty of time to cook buffalo/bison.
Happy exploring foodies.

Originally Posted by Corkey

Because buffalo/bison, has little to no fat it does not require the same amount of cooking that beef burgers do. 7 minutes both sides on a grill is plenty of time to cook buffalo/bison.
Happy exploring foodies.

Same with ostrich...I love it...tastes like the best fillet of cow! In my op. of course.

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by Daktari

Same with ostrich...I love it...tastes like the best fillet of cow! In my op. of course.

Emu.... yummmmy

Originally Posted by Corkey

Emu.... yummmmy

Never had emu but there's an ostrich farm not far from here and they always have a stall at the local farmer's markets.

Does emu taste the same? It's a smaller bird isn't it?

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by Daktari

Never had emu but there's an ostrich farm not far from here and they always have a stall at the local farmer's markets.

Does emu taste the same? It's a smaller bird isn't it?

Smaller bird and it tastes quite the same as ostrich. It is easier to feed than ostrich in the Central rockies area.

Originally Posted by Corkey

Smaller bird and it tastes quite the same as ostrich. It is easier to feed than ostrich in the Central rockies area.

Yum! Never realised ya'll had the big birds - the non yellow ones - over there

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by Daktari

Yum! Never realised ya'll had the big birds - the non yellow ones - over there

They have been imported for years, some farmers have given up on cattle and switched to Emu.

[ahk]

I have been missing for sometime now--
but been a cooking fool. Yesterday I made "real food" quick breads -- mainly used no white flour, no white/brown sugars, no eggs, and no bad oils. We are trying to bring less processed foods into our home, less GMO foods, and more local and seasonal to our table. Not 100% at it-- but we are trying. Yesterday, I made -- Hummingbird muffins (pineapple, banana, coconut, shredded carrot, raw almonds, pea protein, maple syrup, greek yogurt, whole wheat flour), Chocolate Oat Bread (Banana, Oats, flax, whole wheat flour, maple syrup, pea protein, coconut, 1 egg, greek yogurt), and Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip (Banana, PB (made my own in processor), chocolate chips, whole wheat flour, pea protein, maple syrup, greek yogurt... and other ingredients). My honey made a stir fry -- chicken cashew and it was delish.
I like bison. and ostrich.
Hope everyone is well. I will probably be gone again for awhile-- I didn't pass my first exam (missed it by 8 points) and will be retaking it again shortly. My life is very unsettled right now. Only constant in my life is -- food and wife.

[cinnamongrrl]

We are growing jalapenos this season...and I have been perusing recipes for them...THIS one...will be enjoyed at our house very soon!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Stuffed...rs/Detail.aspx

[~baby~doll~]

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves/ pressed or sliced to no more than 1/2 inch

1 egg maybe two for more batter beaten

2/3 cup dry bread crumbs - can use any bread chopped small

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 lime, juiced

6 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon minced fresh chives can use more to taste

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed


Coat chicken the with egg, roll in bread crumbs or chopped bread. let dry on a wire rack it can take 10 minutes or so.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet medium heat. Cook the breasts for 2 minutes per-side.
Remove to broiler or baking dish depending what you desire.
Squeeze in lime juice. Pour melted butter over chicken add chives and dill let broil or bake until center of breast is white. Use any sauce and drippings as a starter for a sauce. Best served hot.


enjoy