Brónach 1,330 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Right now... I don't have any cheese in the fridge.
Ollie 1,375 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 A day late but I love sushi.Did a simple dinner tonight. BLT's without the lettuce.
Koray Savas 2,260 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 feta is good but there are dozens of other cheeses out there with similar uses. Jeez Stefan you're in nation with so many fantastic cheeses. Experiment.right now in my fridge I have feta, extra sharp white cheddar, colby, parmesan, American, velveeta, swiss, and mozzarella.You a fan of brie? I could eat that until it makes me sick.
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I like it okay but I've never purchased it myself.Now that the Holidays are approaching I'll have to get some jalapeno jelly and some cream cheese, or some spreadable vegatable and herb cheese, and crackers. Also want to make a jalapeno/strawberry preserve as well. They combine well on crackers, especially Ritz. Wojo 1
ShowUStheHOOK 8 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I love feta cheese in my saladsyes. Yes. YES YES!
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I need to learn to be less wasteful when preparing meals. Neither of us are good at eating leftovers of most things.
Wojo 2,458 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Don't worry. The History Channel shows us that people will go through your garbage and eat the leftovers that you don't.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 I need to learn to be less wasteful when preparing meals. Neither of us are good at eating leftovers of most things.I'm big on leftovers these days.Have leftover mac and cheese, augmented with bacon, the meat from Heaven!Greek Yoghurt for extra protiene
Brónach 1,330 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I don't leave anything.In any case, I make too much on purpose and I keep it in the fridge or something.
Ren 77 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Love feta or goat cheese on salads. Pack a punch while eating your veggies!
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 Ok so feta is Ren and Alice approved.... Getting sum!
gkgyver 1,647 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I don't see the point in using a slow cooker when the pasta is already done ...? Why can't you just set your oven on low temperature, like 100 degrees, and let the cheese melt in there with all the ingredients? Faster, healthier, lower energy costs.slow cookers use far LESS energy than does an oven.Maybe. But isn't 15 minutes in the oven less energy-consuming than 2 hours in a slow cooker?
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 True, if you want to eat NOW then a slow cooker is not an option. But some people plan their meals. I made a bunch and frooze most of it
Wojo 2,458 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 If you want to eat NOW you buy a pressure cooker that doubles as a slow cooker.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 Why not just have a sandwich?
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I don't see the point in using a slow cooker when the pasta is already done ...? Why can't you just set your oven on low temperature, like 100 degrees, and let the cheese melt in there with all the ingredients? Faster, healthier, lower energy costs.slow cookers use far LESS energy than does an oven.Maybe. But isn't 15 minutes in the oven less energy-consuming than 2 hours in a slow cooker?I wouldn't use a slow cooker for something that takes 15 minutes. I use it for something I will cook a minimum of 2 to 3 hours. I have an energy efficient one that cylces on and off (the thermostat) but the older one do not.besides purely energy it's a time management tool for people on the go.one thing about slow cookers the do not get hot enough to cause things like beans to thicken up. they will be soupy.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 Love, emotional support, laughter, shared experiences.... My right hand gives me none of that.
Wojo 2,458 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 While a sandwich is cold, dry, and boring. I've dated women like that. I want more out of life.
gkgyver 1,647 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 So, a slow cooker cooks stuff at a lower temperature, right? If it does, I get that part. What I don't understand is why you would cook something with it that is already done, like cooked maccaroni. How exactly does it improve it? As I understand it, the only thing it does is melt the cheese, doesn't it?Tonight, I had homemade ravioli with tomatos, cream, chanterelles and lovage.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 It allows the cheese and other ingredients (you conveniently forget the evaporated milk) to fully impart themself in the pasta. I would certainly keep the Macaroni el dente though before putting it in the slow cooker.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 Sigh.... Yes.
gkgyver 1,647 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 May I suggest putting it all in a blender? Seems much like the same.
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 macaroni and cheese in the slow cooker transforms into something more savory than a baked dish. Paula Deen's mac and cheese in a slow cooker is something awesome or so Dave says. I'll eat the cheese off the top.
Jay 46,241 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Slow cookers are best used for making meat dishes, like chicken wings where the meat just falls of the bone, pork roast you can turn right into pulled pork, meatballs that soak up every flavor you put in for hours, things like that. Not to mention soups and stews and random soupy dishes you serve over rice. Making mac and cheese in them is not one of the most common usages.
gkgyver 1,647 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Seems like a good idea.Who's Paula Deen btw?
alicebrallice 134 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 famous american cook. I saw her on masterchef us once.uh-oh! looks like she pulled a ross geller! dem teeth....
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Chicken filet marinated with buttermilk and garlic (thanks Joe), Served with assorted stir-fried veggies on a bed of Basmati rice.
Jay 46,241 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I also had stir fry over rice last night, but my chicken was marinated in lemon juice and soy sauce for about 48 hours (originally thought i was going to make it for dinner Sunday)
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Stefan, I love using buttermilk with chicken, it's a great marinade, it's also a great binder for breading or frying purposes.if you don't have buttermilk take a cup of milk add a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and mix in the milk, within a few minutes it will thicken up like buttermilk.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Anyone know a good spice for rice?
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 How does one apply it?
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 You mean Coriander?
alicebrallice 134 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 How does one apply it?there are several ways. the fastest way is just to boil your rice like you usually do but with saffron added to the water. we don't do it like that but it's the easiest and fastest way! you could also add some cumin and turmeric to the water.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Mouth watering!
alicebrallice 134 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 serve with chicken and maybe a feta salad?
Brónach 1,330 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Today I looked for feta in the place I usually buy food. There wasn't any.
alicebrallice 134 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 that's odd. very odd indeed. is it a small grocery store?
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 serve with chicken and maybe a feta salad? Only if you come over and share a plate.
Brónach 1,330 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 that's odd. very odd indeed. is it a small grocery store?No, it's a big place, they just ran out of it.
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 You mean Coriander?NO, cilantro is the leafy plant, coriander is the seed. very different in flavor.saffron is very very expensive(the most expensive in the world), but a tiny amount goes a long way. Tumeric is a substitute different in flavor but does color the dish similarly.tomato juice or canned tomatoes make a wonderful addition to rice.Personally I like to add butter and garlic to plain white rice. I prefer medium grain to long.try this recipe sometime, it's fantastichttp://icuban.com/food/moros_y_cristianos.html
alicebrallice 134 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I get my saffron at a saturday market in gothenburg. absolutely fabulous persian saffron for a decent price. can't beat it.
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 12,383 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Send me some!
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