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Looking for interesting cheeses to try
We do alot of different cheeses around here, but one I've found that even the kids love is Havarti with dill. I've never been a dill fan but this is delicious. Most supermarket's have it.
Make ahead meals for Elderly
Unless they're on sale, Walmart has them cheaper then most. Located where the viatmins are in the Pharmacy section.
Make ahead meals for Elderly
I feel your dilema, I too have the daunting task of preparing meals for an elderly gentleman that has "sugar" on the brain.
I always keep fresh fruit on hand so when the "sugar" attacks come he can grab one quick. I also do pancakes, ( multi-grain, fruit and nut, plain ) he loves them and the reheat great. Just for something different I served him chickend and rice quesidillas last night with just a little picodegallo, and low and behold he loved them. They weren't spice, but they were a little different then normal dinner. Sometimes we all like something different. Worse thing that could happen is they dump it in the trash and have a bowl of oatmeal.
Good luck with this, I know it is definately a challenge, but we all do what we can do!!!
What's for Dinner? #146 - Memorial Day Edition [old]
I'm attending a couple of BBQ's one Sunday and one on Monday. Everyone is joining in with a dish, so there's no telling what may show up. It's for sure pulled pork with homemade coleslaw, and chicken kabob's. Burgers and Dogs undoubtedly will be available. I'm doing my classic potato salad and Individual Red, White and Blue Trifles.
I also want to extend my gratitude to all who have served, past and present. Thank you all !!!
Homemade BBQ Sauce without using Sugar.
Thanks to all who replied. I appreciate the feedback and have some good ideas to play with. Happy Grilling everyone!!!
Help with a non-quiche book club dinner!!!
I would definately make a chicken salad, I add walnuts, and seedless red grapes, served on a bed of fresh romaine and add some additional fresh fruit. Maybe a loaf of sliced hot bread, or individual dinner rolls. Another favorite is to serve shooters of bloody mary's rimmed with ice cold shrimp. Everyone loves them!!! (Virgin or loaded)
Best Cooking Website & why you find it interesting
I have many, but the ones I've actually used recipes from the most are:
The Pioneer Woman
The Kitchen Witch
Both are icredibly talented women and not only cook well, but are very entertaining. Ree is an awesome photographer and her step by step photos of each recipe can transform an amature cook into a well accomplished one. Lyndsey is a great storyteller and very entertaining in her step by step videos.Love them both!!
Appetizers for a Memorial Day BBQ for a crowd
I make a 7 layer dip that everyone loves.
Refried beans or black beans, taco meat, sour cream, lettuce, tomatos, black olives, quacamole.
Grilled kilbasa served with a variety of mustards. (can be smoked sausages, brats, hot links, etc.)
Baby Hot Pockets, are easy and can be made ahead....I put chicken, cheese and BBQ sauce. (kids love these) If you use premade frozen biscuits or rolls it's quick and easy.
Summer Birthday Party for 40 Guests
I forgot to mention the additional drink.....since you seem to have an abundance of raspberries, how about a homemade raspberry tea. Quenches the thirst and would be great for all ages.
Summer Birthday Party for 40 Guests
The Trifle is an awesome idea. If you want to go on the light side, I've made them with store bought, Angel Food Cake, berries and custard layers, with whipped cream on the top. Very easy and well received.
I think I would go with plastic, being outside. Also the gazpacho would look great in little short plastic old fashioned glasses. Add a sprig of fresh cilantro on each to freshen them up. The shot glasses are a little too small IMO. It may just be me, I love Gazpacho! lol Have a great time, try to do as much as possible ahead, so you can enjoy yourself also.
The best garlic bread ever!
I've never been able to reproduce this one, but at the "Garlic Festival in the Garlic Capital of the World, Gilroy, CA" they take a whole loaf of Sourdough Bread, slice it length wise in fours and then completly submerge each piece in a whole pot of garlic butter. It was the best ever!!!!!
Ideas for "birthday breakfast" at work
egg scramble with sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, bacon bits, chopped ham. just about anything you can think of......cooked ahead and brought in a crockpot with fresh tortillas and shredded cheese, each person can prepare their own burrito. I've done this at a work situation and everyone loved it.
Finger lickin' good? [moved from General topics]
As long as you know where your fingers have been, and you want to lick them, then it's really noones business. I'm sure that Emily Post would not agree, but this is 2012 not 1960.
Jarred pickles - what's best?
I love pickles, but I'm a true "Bread & Butter" pickle, lover.......Due to dietary restrictions, I've had to eliminate sugar from my diet......
Alas, Cains has come up with a sugar free B&B pickle and if you're like me and need a fix. try them.
What 20 dishes should I know how to make without a recipe?
This is a great list.
I use chicken stock in almost everything.
I love poached eggs, try the swirl method with a little vinegar added.
Everyone needs to make a good meat sauce. I use pork sausage and ground beef. Tomatoes, onion, bell peppers and mushrooms.
Rice of any kind isn't easy to master, but once you do, there are so many possibilities.
About creamy soups: being from NewEngland, if you can make a good Clam Chowder, you'll have many friends and people will love to come for dinner. I also make, Brocolli Cheddar soup, Corn chowder, Ham and potato soup. Basically any vegetable in a creamy soup works, just add, fish, chicken, scallops, shrimp. lobster....
I've tried making Asian stirfrys, many, many times. It's not as easy as it sounds, keep trying different combinations.
Beef Stroganoff will always impress most people. It's really easy!
A great cookie is always good, I've found the dough is the easy part, it's taking them out of the oven at the exact, correct moment. Test your oven, it's very important that the temperature be calibrated. My oven,which is only a couple of years old, is off by almost 7 degrees.
Definately, a good pasta dish, with cheese.
A great grilled steak. Medium Rare,
I could go on, but there's many already covered, just take it one day at a time.
bean/chicken skillet dinner needs name
I make this all the time, only I use ground beef, sirloin tips, or roast beef, instead of the chicken. I'm going to try it with chicken soon. I call it Bean and veggie bake. I bake it in the oven at 350 for 30 min. add the cheese and bake for another 10min or so, until cheese melts. (I also add onion.
Cooking for the Week
One thing I try to do is to cook a couple of roast on Sunday.....The usual Sunday dinner and then sandwiches, or just fix a container of meat and veggies to reheat at the office. If you make a marinara sauce on the weekend, you can use it for several meals, such as, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, raviolis, American Chop Suey. Endless possibilities. I have found frozen meatballs are a godsend during the week. They make great subs or dinners. Also Swedish meatballs, The crock pot should become your friend. (Check out several brands, some are terrible and way too salty, spicey or not spicey enough.) Start early on a Sunday morning and leave it on low for the day. Invest in some good storage containers that work well in the freezer and make up several ahead and just pull one out, before work and by luch time it's just heat and eat.
Bake sale? What should i bake?
The only thing I haven't seen suggested is the ultimate 7 layer bar.....I make them all the time and everyone loves them......they fly off the table. Recipe:
allrecipes.com/recipe/seven-layer-bars/
I make them with different chips and different nuts. Lot's of different combinations possible.
Pack them in individual zip locks and your good to go.
Catering question re party for 30-40 people
As mentioned, Definately, have coffee and it will make a difference in the ages of the attendees.
Guess what my DH put on his McDonald's hash browns this morning
We've all heard the term "it is what it is", noone eats MickieD's hashbrowns expecting fresh grilled fingerlings, or roasted baby reds.
Homemade BBQ Sauce without using Sugar.
I've been trying to come up with a sauce without using HFCS or sugars of any kind. After reading labels and finding most commercial brands contain some form and the ones that don't taste terrible. HELP!!!!
My family loves Sweet Baby Rays, but after undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery, I have to find something that I can make which will be comparable but sugar free.
Tuna noodle salad.
One of the family favorites
Tuna, mayo, frozen peas, red onion, HB Eggs, black olives.
What are your favourite taco fillings?
My family favorite: On corn tortillas
Grilled sirloin tips, sliced thin
refried beans or black beans
cheddar cheese shredded
Serve with favorite salsa and sour cream, chopped green or red onion
I also make them with BBQ sauce and everyone loves them.
lamb for Easter that isn't gamey and isn't chops.
I grew up on lamb and have had it served many ways. It was one of my mother's favorite meals. That being said, the absolute best lamb I've ever had, I bought at Costco.....it was butterflied and stuffed with spinach and feta cheese....melted in your mouth and had no gaminess whatsoever. Just roasted in the oven with a little olive oil. Sorry MOM, love and miss you!
What's the best thing you personally can make with white sliced sandwich bread?
A fluffernutter sandwich isn't a fluffernutter unless it's on old fashioned white bread.
Two Questions about Making Mini Cheesecakes
I would recommend the foil liners. I don't believe the paper ones will burn, I've never had them burn while making cupcakes, but the foil ones are a little sturdier.
I usually just use an almond crust which really doesn't need to bake on it's own.
Do you serve pasta in bowls or on plates?
I love pasta sets. Costco used to sell a great set. Generally speaking I use bowls.
Favorite ice cream in vicinity of Nashua
I have tried many, but Kimball's several locations, (Westford, MA, Carlisle, MA, Lancaster, MA, and Jaffrey, NH.) has the richest, creamiest that I have found anywhere.
http://www.kimballfarm.com/locations.shtml
Frozen Burritos-Do You Eat Them?
I try to keep frozen burritos on hand at all times. My kids love them for an afternoon snack. I try to keep calories and fat low compared to the packaged ones on the market. If you reheat them properly they are great. 30 second intervals, turning after each usually it only takes 1 and a half minutes. When I do it for myself, I cover with hot salsa and a little cheese. YUM!
Need one more Italian dish please
I would definately go with the sausage, peppers, & onions. Can be kept warm in a crock pot or electric skillet and everyone loves them. They make good sandwiches too.
Italian Pork Roast would be my second choice, simply because it's so easy. I cook mine in a roaster oven and once cooked just leave it on warm.
