USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.

[DaveStPaul]

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I am part Scottish. I love lamb. No one else in my house is thrilled with it.

Little lamb chops . . . marinated for as long as it takes the grill to get hot in olive oil, salt, and chile flakes . . . then grilled for a flash . . . (OH MAN THAT'S TASTY!) . . . The person who'd turn that down? I can't comprehend.

 

[bottomdweller]

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If anyone is looking for a simple, yet delicious dinner, give this is a shot:

Pulled Buffalo Chicken

Put chicken (I used a family pack of thighs, approximately 5lbs), 3/4 bottle of original Frank's Red Hot sauce, and enough chicken stock to cover the chicken in a crock pot. Set to low for 7-8 hours. After the time is up, drain the liquid and shred the chicken. Once shredded, add more Frank's Red Hot to taste.

Mango/Avocado Salsa

To accompany and to offer a light tone to the meal, I find this mango/avocado salsa to do the trick:

1 Avocado diced but not crushed
1 Mango peeled and diced
1/2 sweet or red onion diced
1 diced tomato
Juice of one lime
cilantro
salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients together.

Slather lettuce with the buffalo chicken, top with the salsa and enjoy.

 

[MadTownSioux]

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If anyone is looking for a simple, yet delicious dinner, give this is a shot:

Pulled Buffalo Chicken

Wow that sounds good. Unfortunately, my wife doesn't like seasoning any stronger than salt!

Another Easy-peazy chicken croc pot dish:

Put 1 can condensed tomato soup, 1 can condensed mushroom soup, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and 1 package dry onion soup mix in a croc pot; add about 1/2 soup can water. Stir. Put in 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for 6 hours. Serve over egg noodles.

 

[MissThundercat]

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This morning, I made a loaf of bread, and my KitchenAid stand mixer worked itself onto the floor. It didn't break, but it meant I had to stand there and hold it while it kneaded the dough. Is there a way I can secure it to the counter?

 

[Proud2baLaker]

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Making Jambalya for a Super Bowl party. Hey the Super Bowl is in New Orleans so I figure what the heck. I have seen a LOT of jambalya recipies out there. Most are fairly similar with rice, peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, and seasonings. Vary on the meat. Im thinking andouille sausage and shrimp for mine. Also instead of using water to cook the rice I'm looking at recipies that use chicken broth. Wondering if anyone else has made Jambalya before and if they have a recipie they like and would be willing to share.

 

[leswp1]

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This morning, I made a loaf of bread, and my KitchenAid stand mixer worked itself onto the floor. It didn't break, but it meant I had to stand there and hold it while it kneaded the dough. Is there a way I can secure it to the counter?

Put it in a drawer or the sink so it can't travel? I have the same problem altho mine didn't hit the floor it tried to escape.

 

[dxmnkd316]

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Whenever I've had mine on for kneading dough, it's never been terribly mobile. Perhaps it's on too high or you're working too much dough for the size of the container?

I also found that making sure the head was completely locked significantly reduced the shaking. I had been only partially locking it allowing the head to move ever so slightly. This was enough to allow it to move around the counter a little bit but never enough to fall off the counter.

 

[MadTownSioux]

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Pulled Buffalo Chicken
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Tried this sunday night.

Really Good.

 

[MadTownSioux]

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Put it in a drawer or the sink so it can't travel? I have the same problem altho mine didn't hit the floor it tried to escape.

That's never happened with my Breadmaker.

 

[jen]

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Made <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/03/irish-car-bomb-brownies.html">Irish Car Bomb brownies</a> for a gathering this week. Guinness brownies with cream cheese and Bailey's swirl, topped with Jameson chocolate ganache. Yum. I think maybe I swirled them a bit too much, but oh well.

I made the cupcake form last time, but decided brownies are a better fit for a potluck, because then you can try more different, smaller desserts, rather than committing to a whole cupcake.

Also, on another Guinness-related note, I made <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/stout_chicken_stew.html">Slow-Cooker Stout and Chicken Stew</a>, and it was very, very good. However, the bacon didn't stay bacon-y. Could hardly tell it was in there - maybe because it slow cooked with everything else. Would maybe add it after cooking next time.

 

[MissThundercat]

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Put it in a drawer or the sink so it can't travel? I have the same problem altho mine didn't hit the floor it tried to escape.

Whenever I've had mine on for kneading dough, it's never been terribly mobile. Perhaps it's on too high or you're working too much dough for the size of the container?

I also found that making sure the head was completely locked significantly reduced the shaking. I had been only partially locking it allowing the head to move ever so slightly. This was enough to allow it to move around the counter a little bit but never enough to fall off the counter.

That's never happened with my Breadmaker.

Lower speeds, along with watching it seems to work.

Made <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/03/irish-car-bomb-brownies.html">Irish Car Bomb brownies</a> for a gathering this week. Guinness brownies with cream cheese and Bailey's swirl, topped with Jameson chocolate ganache. Yum. I think maybe I swirled them a bit too much, but oh well.

I made the cupcake form last time, but decided brownies are a better fit for a potluck, because then you can try more different, smaller desserts, rather than committing to a whole cupcake.

Also, on another Guinness-related note, I made <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/stout_chicken_stew.html">Slow-Cooker Stout and Chicken Stew</a>, and it was very, very good. However, the bacon didn't stay bacon-y. Could hardly tell it was in there - maybe because it slow cooked with everything else. Would maybe add it after cooking next time.

Oh yum.

Made quinoa tonight because I was tired of serving potatoes as a starch with my meals... and my stepdad turned his nose up at it. Is there a way I can jazz it up, like in a pilaf or risotto?

 

[leswp1]

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Lower speeds, along with watching it seems to work.


Oh yum.

Made quinoa tonight because I was tired of serving potatoes as a starch with my meals... and my stepdad turned his nose up at it. Is there a way I can jazz it up, like in a pilaf or risotto?

Yes. Tell him to either cook or shut up and eat, remembering to be grateful that someone made dinner for him.

(Is it unreasonable I want to go thru the intertubes and shake the man?.... probably...... but that is how I feel)

 

[Hammer]

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Also, on another Guinness-related note, I made <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/stout_chicken_stew.html">Slow-Cooker Stout and Chicken Stew</a>, and it was very, very good. However, the bacon didn't stay bacon-y. Could hardly tell it was in there - maybe because it slow cooked with everything else. Would maybe add it after cooking next time.

The slow cooking broke down the bacon too much. Definitely add the bacon afterwards.

 

[MissThundercat]

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Yes. Tell him to either cook or shut up and eat, remembering to be grateful that someone made dinner for him.

(Is it unreasonable I want to go thru the intertubes and shake the man?.... probably...... but that is how I feel)

I feel I'm in the same boat you are. I want to be creative and try different things, and he'd rather eat the same thing night in, night out. But I'm not in a position where I can make two different meals each night... so I will tell him to shut up and eat.

By the way, you're nicer than I am. I'm ready to punch him in the face or kick him in the jewels.

 

[leswp1]

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I feel I'm in the same boat you are. I want to be creative and try different things, and he'd rather eat the same thing night in, night out. But I'm not in a position where I can make two different meals each night... so I will tell him to shut up and eat.

By the way, you're nicer than I am. I'm ready to punch him in the face or kick him in the jewels.

Good. You should be pizzed. That is healthy.

 

[MissThundercat]

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Good. You should be pizzed. That is healthy.

And since he likes McD's/fast food so much, I'll just start pointing him in that direction every time he tries this crap. Then again, he's so out-of-shape that he can't walk 7 blocks without taking a break... probably a result of eating too much junk food and fast food.

Edit: asked him why he doesn't like quinoa; says it's too grainy. Well, rice is grainy, and he eats that... there's no excuse.

 

[leswp1]

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And since he likes McD's/fast food so much, I'll just start pointing him in that direction every time he tries this crap. Then again, he's so out-of-shape that he can't walk 7 blocks without taking a break... probably a result of eating too much junk food and fast food.

Edit: asked him why he doesn't like quinoa; says it's too grainy. Well, rice is grainy, and he eats that... there's no excuse.

Stop asking. Beggars can't be chosers. And in this vein I made cottage pie the other night with beef this time. Mr Les is like a 4 yr old when it comes to food. It had peas. He doesn't like peas. He spent so much time picking them out that I was done and so was Lil. Lil took all the peas off his plate, ate those and Mr was still picking away at his food. He ingested one bu mistake and Lil asked him if he brought the AED home. I can see trying to avoid most of them but making it a federal project was too much. Even Lil thought it was ridiculous.

 

[jmh]

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It's looking like I might be snowed in on Saturday and if that's the case I'd like to make a chili/stew/soup in my slow cooker. Anyone got a good recipe I should try?

 

[MadTownSioux]

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It's looking like I might be snowed in on Saturday and if that's the case I'd like to make a chili/stew/soup in my slow cooker. Anyone got a good recipe I should try?

When I was married for the 1st time, one of the wedding gifts was a clay pot with recipe book. My favorite from that was 5-hour stew, which I've switched to making in a crock pot.

1 -2 lb stew meat
4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium onions, peeled and sliced (white or yellow)
2 cups carrots (try mini carrots)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tapioca
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup (since I can tomato sauce I use 1 pint tomato sauce)
1 3/4 cups water (Probably use less in the slow cooker)
Directions:
put the meat and veggies in the slow cooker.

mix the other ingredients and pour over the meat and veggies.

cook on low for 6-8 hours.

 

[dxmnkd316]

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Pizza from scratch tonight. Bought a pizza stone and used it tonight. Fantastic results. Crust still smells a little yeasty after baking, but the taste and texture is pretty good. Used some Archer Farms Italian sausage, black olives, and just mozzarella. The amount of toppings was perfect. Needed a bit more sauce, oddly enough. I think I'll take the other half of the dough that I didn't use and make another on Monday.

Despite the number of pizzas I've made elsewhere, it's the first time I've made one at home (that wasn't grilled ).

(It's actually about the 25,000th pizza I've made, used to work at the dining hall at the U where I would make about 200 10" pizzas every other night.)