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♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
My neighbor makes the best rice and beans ever. Yesterday, she made a large pot for me. I plan to eat them again tonight with roasted chicken and green salad, Can't wait for dinnertime,.
Taste Test: Store-Bought Stuffing
I am also a big fan of Bells. I add sauteed onions, celery, mushhrooms and homemade chicken stock - delicious.
Dec. 5-7 Loner Vacation
Keeping up with you deli and cheesecake desire, I would say go to Carnegie Deli on 55th and Seventh Avenue. You can have really good sandwiches and really good cheesecake - all in one place. Then, if you feel the need to go to brooklyn - give Junior's cheesecake a try. But I really love Carnegie Deli. Have a great time in NY.
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Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
@Calypso57 - you are right on point with the recipe. I never knew about a recipe, I just remembered how my mother made them each TG. However, I don't put quite as much sugar. Everything else is exactly what I use to make sweet potatoes - taste good cold also.
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
My neighbor makes the best rice and beans ever. Yesterday, she made a large pot for me. I plan to eat them again tonight with roasted chicken and green salad, Can't wait for dinnertime,.
Taste Test: Store-Bought Stuffing
I am also a big fan of Bells. I add sauteed onions, celery, mushhrooms and homemade chicken stock - delicious.
Dec. 5-7 Loner Vacation
Keeping up with you deli and cheesecake desire, I would say go to Carnegie Deli on 55th and Seventh Avenue. You can have really good sandwiches and really good cheesecake - all in one place. Then, if you feel the need to go to brooklyn - give Junior's cheesecake a try. But I really love Carnegie Deli. Have a great time in NY.
Is dating a picky eater a dealbreaker for anyone?!
If you are a foodie, let him go. Why compromise on one of the most enjoyable aspects of your life. From what you say about him, I think he is just narrow-minded and stubborn. To say I don't like mustard and not try anything with mustard on it is childish. There are a great many different tasting mustards. Look at the bigger picture - he is not even willing to compromise. You will always be on the shorter end of the stick. Good luck in your decision.
Serious Eats Finds New York's Best Cheesecake
@polly302 - Carnegie Deli has the best cheesecake I have eaten also. I have no idea where they get the cheesecake from, but it is tops in my book. I have eaten Eileens and Juniors but CD is my favorite.
All Your Bagel Questions Answered
@gregb - you are right - EssA-Bagel. There are two locations. Please people look around. 359 1st Avenue - 831 3rd Avenue - Manhattan
For the laddies- Hottest Food Network Dude?
Tony, Tony, Tony Bourdain - you make my heart sing. Sexy, rude, crude and intelligent. What more can I ask for?
What one food mag should I get?
Everyday Food is my magazine of choice. Each month there is something you can make without spending a lot of money. I try at least one recipe from each issue. I subscibe to FN magazine also but I will not renew my subscription.
Paying for someone else's party?
I think a potluck 40th party would have been more interesting and more appropriate. On the invitation - please RSVP and let me know what you are bringing. Or is this tacky too? Otherwise if you cannot afford the party - don't give it.
Eating Alone (In Restaurants)
It is so liberating to eat out alone. For all of you who have not done it, you will be amazed at how wonderful it can be. You can go anywhere to eat at anytime.
Video: Squirrel Gets Head Stuck in Yogurt Cup
This is not funny, but I could not stop laughing. Maybe I am twisted.
Bourdain Rants About the Food Network
Hey gabagool - I think both Ina and Paula are good cooks. Grants their style is as different as night and day, but to put down Ina - you are so off the mark. He food is always good, clean and tasty (as I have tried many of her recipes). Also loving Paula with (everything tastes better with butter) attitude - I have also made some of her recipes and enjoyed them just as much. I personally, choose not to pick one over the other. FN is big enough for the both of them.
Better Place To Buy Bok Choy
Chinatown (NYC) is the best place for bok choy. Shop on East Broadway or Grand Street. Prices are really cheap.
Anybody have a good Mofongo recipe?
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I used Goya pork rinds in the mofongo.
Anybody have a good Mofongo recipe?
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I used Goya pork rinds in the mofongo.
Anybody have a good Mofongo recipe?
I made mofongo for the first time today. I was awesome. I did not soak the plantains at all. I sliced them in about 1 inch rounds and fried them in vegetable oil until crispy. I made a paste of garlic, salt and olive oil. When the plantains were done, I smashed them in the paste, adding a little more olive oil. I rolled them into balls and OMG they were the best ever. I had to stop myself from eating all of them. I must say they are very easy to make.
Turnip
Each year around Thanksgiving I purchase turnips. Sometimes I find them with wax and sometimes without. I steam and mash them with salt, pepper and butter. Yum. After Thanksgiving, when I make turkey soup, I buy them again and add chunks to my soup. Turnips are quite delicious to me and my family.
Come y bebe or Ecuadorian fruit salad
Photo makes me want this salad immediately.
"Black Pearl Prawn Toast"
There is nothing appetizing about this photo.
Down Home With The Neely's Dilemma!
I have been watching the Neely's since the beginning. Overtime, I have found Gina to be far too anoying. I have noticed that Pat tries to tell some small stories about certain dishes, and immediately Gina cuts him off. I do enjoy watching him. I get the feeling that if he does not indulge Gina in her need for attention, he will have hell to pay. I love the recipes. Can someone just ask Miss Gina to tone it down, so we don't have to turn them off.
Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
ok we are waiting to hear how dad liked them. we made them the sauce was actually pretty close.
Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
Okay, so I peeled, cut and boiled sweet potatoes. I then added various amounts of butter( quite a LOT), brown sugar, white sugar, and maple syrup, touch of salt. And as pattypooch said, boiled away till gooey!
It LOOKS just like it, we'll see what Dad thinks in a few hours!!!!
THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!!!! HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!
Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
my sister & i have been looking for ms paul's for weeks. could not find anywhere. our sister found this recipe years ago and said she wishes she found this many years ago she would have saved alot of money (no offence mrs paul's) patty pooh swears this is the receipe
6 med sweet pot ( cooked ,peeled,cut into 1/2 cubes)
heat stirring constantley
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp milk or water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
until smooth & bubbley add potatoes heat thru
we so hope this helps you & if you use this recipe hope your dad does so enjoy. happy holidays
Taste Test: Store-Bought Stuffing
OOOHH__I did make a change, but has been met overall with approval. I have combined the traditional corn casserole and plain cornbread dressing. I have taken the PF cornbread and added creamed corn, sweet corn, a few eggs, chopped green chiles, turkey stock and 1 dozen bean tamales. Just taste tested it--MANNA!
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
My condolences @dhorst. Grandma moments are precious. Have some pleasure in recalling the good memories.
Take care of yourself, but trust the resilience of your body. If you don't feel like eating. Don't force it. Your body will let you know.
Dec. 5-7 Loner Vacation
Wait, no regular, plain pizza slice?!
Dec. 5-7 Loner Vacation
Barring any major changes here are my plans for the trip for anyone curious:
Saturday Lunch: Katz Deli/Shopsin's
Saturday Snack: Sugar Sweet Sunshine
Saturday Dinner: Minetta Tavern
Saturday Dessert: Rice to Riches & Sweet Revenge (I know 2 places!)
Sunday Morning Snack: Doughnut Plant
Sunday PseudoBreakfast: Chelsea Market
Sunday Lunch: Shake Shack
Sunday Snack: 2 Little Red Hens
Sunday Dinner: Motorino
Sunday Dessert: Momofuku Milk Bar
Monday Breakfast: Brownstone Diner in New Jersey
Monday Lunch: Dim Sum GoGo/Katz (If I can make it to Shopsin's on Saturday, Katz will go here)
Monday Snack: Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
I tried to maximize my locations based upon where I will be in the area and that is why some things are rearranged. Thanks again to everyone for your comments and suggestions. I know Sunday looks loaded and Saturday is kind of dessert heavy as well but who isn't up for a good challenge, right?
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
@Cary--thanks for your kind thoughts and words. They are truly appreciated.
Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
@GinaNJ----- P. S. If this whole thing falls apart in my face, i might ask you to FED-EX that lone box you found in your freezer!! LOL!!!
Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
THANKS TO ALL!!!!! @Gina, this could be it!!!! Now, being that I was not the only one dissapointed, and downright, HORRIFIED by this, we need to find out W H Y!!!!!
Happy thanksgiving to all, and many thanks to my SE family!!!!!
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
@so sorry dhorst, truly. The holidays will be different, but maybe sharing some of her foods and memories will make them very special, too. Kind of makes you focus on what is important about these family holidays...the famliy ties, shared moments, connections, and thankfulness instead of gifts and extravagance. We will be thinking of you.
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
Last night we had macaroni and cheese with diced turkey ham, some corn, a salad for me, and some homemade rolls. It was good, but I ate too much.
About an hour after dinner I found out my grandmother (94) had just passed. I've been nauseous ever since.
The guys had burgers tonight and are going to an SU basketball game. I'm going to spend some quiet time remembering "Grandma moments," and maybe have some soup. Not much appetite. The holidays are going to be different this year.
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
A hamburger pattie, cottage cheese, tater chips and chow chow. A healthy slice of butterscotch pie with whipped cream for dessert!
@tangledgray--guacamolied. I love that!! :)
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
@pjracz10: It's not fancy or impressive (I know I could be shunned for some of the ingredients), but with limited groceries/kitchen utensils, it works just fine. Prepare one box of cook and serve chocolate pudding as directed (I use a little less milk); once it comes to a boil, stir in a healthy dollop of peanut butter. Pour into a prepared graham cracker crust and let set in the fridge (I also like it semi-frozen). Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream (or, *gasp!* cool whip).
Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
FOUND IT! I actually found a box in my freezer and have the box!
BACK OF BOX RECIPE FOR SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Frozen Sweet Potato Chunks (this box is 12 oz)
2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
1 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
2 Tablespoons Butter (cut in pieces)
1 Cup Mini-Marshmallows
Preheat oven to 400. Place sweet potatoes in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with Candied Sauce Mix*. Mix, orange juice, nutmeg and butter evenly over potatoes. Cover.
Bake 30 mins on middle rack. Cut large potatoes, stir sauce thoroughly and spoon over potatoes. Cover and bake an additional 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Mash potatoes with sauce. Sprinkle evenly with marshmallows. Bake,uncovered, an additional 10 minutes or until marshmallows are golden.
*Candied Sauce Mix. Not sure what that consisted of exactly and Mrs. Paul's won't tell. But I'm thinking Brown Sugar. (about 1/4 cup)
Ore-Ida makes Steam & Mash Sweet Potatoes and are sold in a bag in chunks just like MRS PAULS used to. You just need to figure out that Candied Sauce Mix.
Good Luck!
GINA
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
Sprouted corn tortilla are by "food for life" co. I buy them from Integral Yoga in NYC, in the frozen food section. I put them in the cast iron skillet w/ a little butter or oil. They stay soft but they have a great taste and texture. I haven't seen them at Wholefoods, so I stock up when I see them at IY. Oh yeah, organic corn!
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
Monday night is usually what I call "meatless Mondays" or vegetarian dinner, so last night I had a stir-fry of bok choy, dried mushrooms (rehydrated), sliced mushrooms, and onions with the soaking water of the dried mushrooms and finally left-over canned chicken gravy. This was actually very good on white rice.
Jerome, the resident Cocker (English), probably does not agree, his pre-decessor and great-uncle Teemu always looked rather peeved at Vegetarian dinner.
Tonight it is the left over red-cooked pork shoulder that all good Chinese cooks should have in the refrigerator and/or the freezer! I am ashamed to say I did the shoulder for the first time recently but promise that I will make it again and again in the future.
Taste Test: Store-Bought Stuffing
We start with the P-Farm Herb stuffing, home-made cornbread, and add onions and celery and lots of Brazil nuts, sliced in three. (TJ has shelled ones) and mix with a thick turkey-neck stock, with black pepper, sage, thyme, parsley and butter added. Bake in muffin tins. My mpther's recipe which I've eaten all my life.
Last week, a poster on the ChefTalk Forum asked what people were going to change for this year's T-giving dinner. He got a flood of enraged responses... you just DON'T CHANGE the family's traditional T-day dinner! Pretty funny, and my sentiments exactly.
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
these dishes all sound fab...last night we had shepherd's pie and spinach salad. Tonight, leftovers of the same. It will be nice to have something hearty to come home to after we give blood.
Donate and save a life Eaters!
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
@the hostess can you please give out the no bake choc peanut butter pie recipe?
I just did leftovers to clear out the fridge for turkey day. So that meant leftover white rice from a previous Chinese take out night and leftover beef burgandy
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
We had breakfast for dinner. Ham, potatoes, onions, and peppers all diced and fried together in a skillet, with fried eggs on top. I think I could eat a fried egg almost every day. :)
Mrs. Pauls has left the building: HELP!!!
This whole thing is just TRAGIC!
Lets put our heads together and figure out what we did with those frozen potatoes because I found Oredia Steam & Mash Sweet Potatoes come in the same frozen chunks like Mrs. Pauls did. All we need now is the recipe.
This is what I remember...
The original Mrs. Pauls' recipe on the back said to use two boxes and sprinkle brown sugar, 4 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of Orange Juice on them and heat them on 450 for 1 hour then break up the pieces and mash. Reduce the heat to 375 and cook another 40 mins. Top with mini-marshmallows and cook for 10 mins longer.
I can't find the exact recipe online and have emailed Mrs. Pauls to see if they could help.
Gina
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
I made my version of SmittenKitchen's Crisp Black Bean Tacos http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/02/crispy-black-bean-tacos-with-feta-and-slaw/.
Baked tortilla, lots of black beans with onions and chili powder mixed up with feta, and topped with a huge pile of what I'm now calling "southwest slaw." Its just a big plate of delicious.
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
@Honeybea: What are "sprouted corn tortillas?"
♥♥♥ = Homecooking. What's for dinner Nov. 23?
Pizzoccheri, slightly altered for what I have on hand. Whole wheat noodles instead of buckwheat, beet tops instead of cabbage but the rest is the same. One dish comfort food.
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@Calypso57 - you are right on point with the recipe. I never knew about a recipe, I just remembered how my mother made them each TG. However, I don't put quite as much sugar. Everything else is exactly what I use to make sweet potatoes - taste good cold also.