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Why should I buy tilapia?
I absolutely agree. I do not like the taste (tasteless to muddy) or the texture.
Foods that pass the "Pizza and Ice Cream Test"
I meant manchego! Thanks for catching the spelling error!
;-)
Just kiddin'. Yup, didn't need that extra r this morn.
In the meantime...just thought of pink peppercorn to add to the list.
Foods that pass the "Pizza and Ice Cream Test"
Avocado
Marscarpone
Edited to add Lemon
Make ahead meals for Elderly
Sounds like you are an angel!
Sounds, too, like your dear uncle might have denture/tooth problems common to the elderly that make him shy away from anything too "textured" or chewy.
My mother liked a lot of the microwavable Stouffers entrees in a pinch; might be good to have in the freezer?
Nutrament supplements (strawberry, vanilla and chocolate) were faves of my aunts.
To anchovy or NOT to
The homemade pizzas that my dad taught me to make in my youth were thick crust, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, anchovies and a smattering of oregano. Simple and lovely. I also love them on salads, with eggs, in crispelli, in puttanesca...any excuse to eat them.
Tater Salad: How Do You Take It?
I'm one of the no egg gang...they have a happy salad all their own. I am pretty old school. Hellmans, Grey Poupon (a smidge), black pepper, chives, paprika, finely diced celery.
bare bones pantry meals
Yes....agreed. Salt pork played a big role in my childhood's foods...chowders, with fried potatoes and onions, in baked beans, with dandelion greens, used to accent pasta.
A constant note in true bare bones cooking is that meat is the accent to the dish, not a major component.
I can vouch that in NE, fishing has skyrocketed in popularity in this economy, both salt and fresh water. Some folks have licenses and others take their chances. I remember my dad used to catch tons of mackerel when I was growing up, and I came to love it. I remember once that a neighbor harvested a bunch of snails and mussels over the July 4 holiday...those were served with lots of bread and olive oil. Nowadays, my nieces and nephews won't touch fish unless it's a fish stick and that breaks my heart.
I'm being gifted expired food.
I would simply tell him that you appreciate his generosity, but you're all set with food. Start a box in an inobtrusive area for the whole office to contribute to a local food panty. Notice "out loud" when the next "donation" comes in that's past its prime.
I call it a graduation garden party, kids call it a kegger...
Yes, plenty of water, juices. Special gifts for the designated drivers are nice....our college used to do homemade chocolate chip cookies. Make sure the twentysomethings there designate drivers if they're drinking, or have them stay over. I'm in Massachusetts, and liability laws are scary...not to be a schnook with the comment. I'm sure you and your kids have already thought of that. :-)
What's in your freezer
A pack of Eggo Waffles, two ice cube trays, frozen Italian fennel (sweet) sausage, snickers bars. Our freezer is tiny.
Foods you dread making because they’re time-consuming
Oh absolutely, eggplant parm. When I was little, I had an aunt who would stockpile brown paperbags from the grocer to use as "mats" for the slices to sit/drain on. I was in charge of the salting of the slices to draw the moisture out. The prep/dipping/frying/resting work was a two man (or one tiny old Italian lady and one little kid) job, and it took up the whole kitchen. Delicious results though but man, a daunting thought now.
Summer Oatmeal (cold)
I am pretty excited about this easy recipe. I never thought to make it at home!
What foods did you once love but now can’t eat?
Green bell peppers, particularly fried. Bizarrely, I can still safely enjoy jalapenos, etc.
Help With Mother's Day Menu
Spanakopita? Even the kids in our family will eat it happily.
A nice fresh fruit salad might be good? Supremes of orange and red grapefruit, cantaloupe and honeydew cubes, nice berries, grapes? Mango, fresh pineapple if available?
Summer Oatmeal (cold)
A hotel in Point au Pic, Quebec has "gruau" as a menu staple on its breakfast buffet all summer long. They use more milk and less yogurt, I believe, and offer brown sugar, chopped pecans, dried and fresh blueberries and other fruits/yogurts as toppings. It's fabulous and six years ago when I was there, I bypassed crepes, bacon and other savories to have a big bowl of it each morning.
question on recipe
Most store brand/deli hot dogs (as it says on their package) are fully cooked. Since you are just heating them up, five minutes uncovered should be more than enough time. And yes, I would drop the heat down to medium high--you don't need a vigorous full boil.
Favorite unusual toppings for vanilla ice cream?
Finely, finely sliced salty black licorice.
I need to make a dish for a party...using cream cheese.....
And I second that crab dip.
Bake sale? What should i bake?
Congo bars and "blondies" have always been a big hit in my town for bake sales.
Just made the BEST pizza crust I've ever made! Need the perfect sauce
Absolutely agreed. My dad would dot anchovies here and there on top instead of using salt, and then use the black and crushed red pepper.
I need to make a dish for a party...using cream cheese.....
Okay...casual. Crab rangoon springs to mind. Stuffed jalapenos. Spread on flatbreads/crackers with smoked salmon, or tapenade, on top.
Cooking without tomatoes, onion, garlic, chilli, coconut, dairy
We never used tomatoes in Shepherd's pie; always a brown gravy, but a mushroom gravy would serve well.
Experiment with different herbs and spices: see what thyme, tarragon, oregano, cumin, basil, smoked paprika and other additions do to your dishes.
Try almond milk as a dairy substitute.
ETA: Roasted red peppers are a nice colorful topper for pasta if your family isn't allergic.
Menu Ideas for 65th Birthday Party
Maybe a "throwback" menu to foods that were popular in your husband's youth in the 1950's? Baked Alaska, dips of all kinds (clam dip, Lipton's classic french onion dip), Butterball turkey, Haagen Daaz (sp, sorry), and Caesar salad were purported born between 1947-1959. I'm sure you could find tons of other time-capsule recipes, but that's just one way to go. Hope you (and husband) have a beautiful time!
McCormick Spice - Ground Cumin
Agreed. If you're going to buy McCormick, go to the Mexican/Hispanic/Goya aisle and get Badia....minimal packaging and probably will cost you .69.
Favorite Hot Sauce?
+1 with every rank irishkevbo did. I vote Cholula, however, over green Tabasco.
What Foods Do You Forego in the Name o' Domestic Tranquility?
Oh, anchovies...I forgot anchovies. Sigh.
expired water chestnuts
I would discard, unless you've already consumed. These are so affordable in my area, I wouldn't take the chance. Just my two cents.
Sick food
Soup, soup, soup. If they are stuffed up, cheese/dairy can add to the stuffiness. Campbell's chicken noodle is familiar and comforting...if they're adventurous, order to the deli for matzoh ball soup or Chinese take out hot and sour soup.
And lots of popsicles. :-)
