Funnel cakes, corn on the cob and of course I can never turn down nachos and cheese with jalopeno's.
I don't like miracle whip on anything except deviled eggs. When I make them I use miracle whip and mustard and I add the mixture to the eggs, then I always put a piece of a green olive on tip and then sprinkle with paparika. Delicious!
Your question actually got me thinking what do I actually use my micorwave for? I remember just a couple of years ago I used it for everything, just seemed easy to pop food in for a couple of minutes and there you go, even though half the stuff I heated up tasted horrible. Now the only time I ever use it is to heat up microwave soups that I take with me to work, popcorn, and frozen veggies.
I would have to say absolutly the internet has made me a better cook. I think it is so much easier for all of us, new and old cooks out there to learn better ways to improve on cooking b/c now we all have the ability to talk to others just like us and ask questions that we know will be answered!
Much better than watching the food network and trying to learn from them!
I am with you 100% I love my avocados naked. Delicious!
I will admit sometimes I do drown my avocados in balsalmic dressng!
Other than the basic condiments I always have some sort of caffeine diet pop, pea pods, eggs
This is what I do when I boil my corn on the cob- just add enough water for the corn and once you turn the heat up add a pinch of sugar of splenda to the pot and I promise you- you will have some sweet tasting corn. When the corn is finished add a little butter and salt.
I must admit I am not a breakfast person at all but since I have a job I know I need to eat in order to function. So usually I will have a fat free raspberry or black raspberry yogurt and a bowl of fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries or some type of fresh fruit. Not fond of eggs in the morning.
I am a huge mash potato freak and one of my favorite all time dishes that contains mash potatoes is Shepard's Pie! Delicious!
i had some a few years ago- took a couple of shots and had sugar and then lit on fire.... i would never take it again- i immediently threw up and lets just say don't remember a lot of the night.
By far the Girl Scout cookies, Thin Mints are my fav! It is really hard for me to NOT eat a whole box within two days. I ran across this recipe for Thin MInts and made the cookies a couple weeks ago and they turned out pretty darn good. Here it is if you want to try it.....
Ingredients
1/4 C. shortening
1/2 C. sugar
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1/4 C. light corn syrup
1 egg1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. mint extract
1 and 1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 C. peppermint candy, crushed
Directions
Combine shortening and 1/4 C. of the sugar and beat well. Add melted chocolate, corn syrup, egg, vanilla and mint extract and continue to beat. Slowly add flour and salt and stir until smooth. Stir in candy. Shape into 1/2-inch balls and roll in the other 1/4-C. of sugar. Cook for 12 - 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Hmmmmmm..... I can't imagine fritos and mayo tasting good together but everyone has their own taste.
My two favorite food combinations that my friends think i am weird for loving are
1. mac and cheese with green peas
2. apples with american cheese.
Anything chicken for me- here is one of my favorite chicken recipes-
Baked Lime Chicken
Ingredients
6 medium bone-in chicken breast halves (3 lb.)
1/2 C. ReaLime Lime Juice from Concentrate
2 Tbs. olive oil or cooking oil
1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions
Skin chicken if desired. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Place chicken in plastic bag set in shallow dish. For marinade, combine ReaLime, oil, thyme, onion salt and pepper. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator 4 to 24 hours, turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Arrange chicken, meaty side down, in 15x10-inch baking pan. Bake 25 minutes. Drain fat. Turn and brush with marinade. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until tender and no longer pink.
Yield: 6 servings
I know this isn't a fancy idea but whenever i decorate sugar cookies I do it the cheap and simple way but they end up looking really nice if you take the time to do it right-
All you need is food coloring along with some powdered sugar and water or milk. I use water-
Just mix the water and powdered sugar to whatever thickness you want icing and add whichever food coloring you want. Then play around with it. Once it dries it looks really professional.
I find that Chinese food tastes fantastic the next day. Expecially the fried rice! Sometime if you heat it right, pizza can always taste better, but you have to heat it in the oven so the crust will get toasty as opposed to putting it in the microwave for soggy crust.
Absolutly no question about it- Ranch Dressing with my pizza!
I think this is a great idea for a party! If I were hosting it or was one of the guests I would certainly bring something I made as opposed to buying some sort of store boughten spread. Here is one of my favorite recipe spreads- this one goes good with roasted turkey breast with loaded fresh veggies or a grilled veggie sandwich with grilled eggplant, zuccihini, squash and mushrooms. It is a chick pea spread-
Ingredients
1 3/4 C. cooked chickpeas or garbanzo beans (save liquid)
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Directions
Drain Chickpeas, saving liquid. Mash and blend chickpeas. Add 1 Tbs. chickpea liquid and the lemon juice, mayonnaise, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. If too thick, add a little more chickpea liquid or water.
Yield: 6 servings
Variation: Beans in the recipe can be canned or cooked from dry beans. To cook dry beans, cover them with 2-3 times as much water as beans. Soak overnight and add water and then cook 1 1/2-2 hours.
If I was just eating a regular grilled cheese sandwich then by far I would have to say Colby/Monterary Jack cheese- two slices!
But usually I like to add other ingredients to my grilled cheese like tomatoes or avocado's are delicious.
I grew up in KC but haven't lived there for five years but from what i remember and recommend to everyone is Gates, Haywards and KC Masterpiece!
By far Peanut Butter Pasta! Here is the recipe!
Ingredients
12 to 16 oz. pasta (any short, fun shape) or rice noodles
1/4 C. peanut butter
2 Tbs. warm water, or to taste
2 Tbs. maple syrup, or to taste
2 Tbs. teriyaki sauce, or to taste
Pinch ground ginger
Slivered sautéed vegetables, such as broccoli florets, asparagus, thinly sliced carrots, bell peppers, scallions or red onions (optional)
Crushed peanuts and/or thinly sliced scallions (optional)
Directions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and warm water. Add the maple syrup, teriyaki and ginger and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust the amount of maple syrup and/or teriyaki sauce accordingly. If a thinner sauce is desired, add more warm water, 1 Tbs. at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the peanut sauce and toss to coat. If desired, add the sautéed vegetables and toss again and/or sprinkle with peanuts and, for the adults, scallions. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 4 servings.
Rachael Is Taking Over Everything!!! Isn't it enough that she stares us down when we walk down the cracker aisle at the grocery store?
Wow that is a strange questions and it got my attention so i just have to respond. I am opposite of you- I cannot tolerate any type of fruit in my ice cream. Why? I have no idea but I love candy in my ice cream, like chocolate, nerds and bubble gum. Nuts are a no go.
Anything that is in the freezer should be good. As far as seeing mold on cheese - I, myself would toss it because seeing mold freaks me out. That is why I hate bleu cheese dressing! I do go for bread as long as "there is no mold" and it is not hard as a rock.
Hey All,
I am desperately looking for any type of recipes that call for servings of two. I live with my boyfriend and that is it. I have no children and all I can find are recipes that yield for four or more. Please help!
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Teapot whistle or sausage sizzling.