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USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
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dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
Yeah, can of Hormel chili and a thing of cheez whiz in a small crock pot. FANTASTIC.
Yeah, can of Hormel chili and a thing of cheez whiz in a small crock pot. FANTASTIC.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
Haven't baked in a couple weeks, so this weekend I'm making -
- cheezy bacon biscuits (for family)
- <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Peanut-Butter-Sandwich-Cookies-aka-The-Nora-Ephron-51129000">peanut butter sandwich cookies</a> from Dahlia Bakery (for a PB-themed care package for my cousin). I neglect sandwich cookies in my baking adventures. They're not that hard.
- <a href="http://www.bakingglory.com/pastries/chocolate-and-strawberry-scones/">strawberry chocolate chip scones</a> (for work)
- <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/julias-best-banana-bread">Julia's Banana Bread</a> in my new mini-Bundt pan (for my aunt and uncle)
also making a healthy Hungarian Goulash soup and butternut squash/spinach lasagna thing.
Haven't baked in a couple weeks, so this weekend I'm making -
- cheezy bacon biscuits (for family)
- <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Peanut-Butter-Sandwich-Cookies-aka-The-Nora-Ephron-51129000">peanut butter sandwich cookies</a> from Dahlia Bakery (for a PB-themed care package for my cousin). I neglect sandwich cookies in my baking adventures. They're not that hard.
- <a href="http://www.bakingglory.com/pastries/chocolate-and-strawberry-scones/">strawberry chocolate chip scones</a> (for work)
- <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/julias-best-banana-bread">Julia's Banana Bread</a> in my new mini-Bundt pan (for my aunt and uncle)
also making a healthy Hungarian Goulash soup and butternut squash/spinach lasagna thing.
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XYZ
Smoking in the selection room.
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
Coming back for a pond hockey tournament next week and my usual realm of bountiful ideas is running dry. On our day of arrival everyone shows up at a different times so we always grill up some Nathan's dogs and sort of make a buffet with all sorts of fixings. I'll do the coney sauce as usual, but also want to do a side. Something that works, but that is unique and I haven't done before. Worst case I can fall back on some killer potato salad but would prefer to do something new -- what on earth might be a bit off the wall that would work with something that carries the sophistication of a hot dog buffet?
And for the record, fried items are out of the question as the fryer never stops and we have onion rings, cheese curds, mozz sticks, etc. made to order all weekend long.
Healthy, I know.
Coming back for a pond hockey tournament next week and my usual realm of bountiful ideas is running dry. On our day of arrival everyone shows up at a different times so we always grill up some Nathan's dogs and sort of make a buffet with all sorts of fixings. I'll do the coney sauce as usual, but also want to do a side. Something that works, but that is unique and I haven't done before. Worst case I can fall back on some killer potato salad but would prefer to do something new -- what on earth might be a bit off the wall that would work with something that carries the sophistication of a hot dog buffet?
And for the record, fried items are out of the question as the fryer never stops and we have onion rings, cheese curds, mozz sticks, etc. made to order all weekend long.
Healthy, I know.
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Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
This isn't a side dish, but if you're going to be unhealthy anyway (and you already have various fried side items), why not have a dessert as a side dish? I think it's befitting of the class and sophistication of a hot dog buffet, and it requires no baking: <a href="http://www.stopandsmelltheflour.com/1/post/2013/01/happy-anniversary-stop-and-smell-the-flour.html">Donut-misu</a>.
Really, I just want someone to make this and tell me how awesome it was. Maybe I should just make it.
edit: you know what would be really good in it? Dulce de leche.
I was going to make <a href="http://dessertification.com/2012/06/26/seven-layers-of-sin-bars/">Seven Layers of Sin</a> bars this week, but now I want to make donut-misu.
This isn't a side dish, but if you're going to be unhealthy anyway (and you already have various fried side items), why not have a dessert as a side dish? I think it's befitting of the class and sophistication of a hot dog buffet, and it requires no baking: <a href="http://www.stopandsmelltheflour.com/1/post/2013/01/happy-anniversary-stop-and-smell-the-flour.html">Donut-misu</a>.
Really, I just want someone to make this and tell me how awesome it was. Maybe I should just make it.
edit: you know what would be really good in it? Dulce de leche.
I was going to make <a href="http://dessertification.com/2012/06/26/seven-layers-of-sin-bars/">Seven Layers of Sin</a> bars this week, but now I want to make donut-misu.
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When making substitutions for flavor in baking, I often ask myself... which is better, A or B? caramel or cream cheese? strawberries or blueberries? The answer is usually: both.
Making a slab pie tonight, that is a mix of:
<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/318878/slab-pie">Martha's Slab Pie</a> dough and berry filling (or maybe <a href="http://www.simplyscratch.com/2013/11/chocolate-pie-crust.html">Chocolate Crust</a>, still deciding)
<a href="http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/berry-slab-pie/">Chocolate Berry Slab Pie</a> with chocolate chips
<a href=http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/07/03/strawberry-cream-slab-pie/">Strawberry Cream Slab Pie</a> and cream cheese filling
ATTENTION! REAL LIFE USE FOR GEOMETRY: chocolate dough recipe is for a 9 inch pie crust. slab pie is made in 10x15 pan. ha. I needed pi to make pie.
(I feel like I have been waiting my entire life to make that joke)
When making substitutions for flavor in baking, I often ask myself... which is better, A or B? caramel or cream cheese? strawberries or blueberries? The answer is usually: both.
Making a slab pie tonight, that is a mix of:
<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/318878/slab-pie">Martha's Slab Pie</a> dough and berry filling (or maybe <a href="http://www.simplyscratch.com/2013/11/chocolate-pie-crust.html">Chocolate Crust</a>, still deciding)
<a href="http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/berry-slab-pie/">Chocolate Berry Slab Pie</a> with chocolate chips
<a href=http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2013/07/03/strawberry-cream-slab-pie/">Strawberry Cream Slab Pie</a> and cream cheese filling
ATTENTION! REAL LIFE USE FOR GEOMETRY: chocolate dough recipe is for a 9 inch pie crust. slab pie is made in 10x15 pan. ha. I needed pi to make pie.
(I feel like I have been waiting my entire life to make that joke)
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wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
Took the Savory Baking class at Zingerman's last night. So much fun, and such delicious food.
We made a focaccia bread topped with onions, gorganzola, and walnuts. Bacon cheddar scones, which I am certain to make again...they are amazing. The coworkers loved both of those.
We also made langos, which are a fried bread that can be topped with a variety of things. We topped ours with sour cream, dill, ham, gouda and a pinch of paprika. We only made 2 of the langos each, since fried foods are best fresh. One was dinner last night and I had one for breakfast.
I had such a great time, I can't wait to take another class. I think I'll give myself the scones and biscuits class for my birthday in April.
Took the Savory Baking class at Zingerman's last night. So much fun, and such delicious food.
We made a focaccia bread topped with onions, gorganzola, and walnuts. Bacon cheddar scones, which I am certain to make again...they are amazing. The coworkers loved both of those.
We also made langos, which are a fried bread that can be topped with a variety of things. We topped ours with sour cream, dill, ham, gouda and a pinch of paprika. We only made 2 of the langos each, since fried foods are best fresh. One was dinner last night and I had one for breakfast.
I had such a great time, I can't wait to take another class. I think I'll give myself the scones and biscuits class for my birthday in April.
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
awesome I signed up for the savory bake-cation in July. can't wait! I hope we make the langos, those sound delicious (actually, it all sounds delicious).
awesome
I signed up for the savory bake-cation in July. can't wait! I hope we make the langos, those sound delicious (actually, it all sounds delicious).
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FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
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This post inspired me to do some rare baking. Because what's more motivating than bacon and cheddar?
Following this Emeril recipe, but added some dill as well. First batch is in the oven.
This post inspired me to do some rare baking. Because what's more motivating than bacon and cheddar?
Following this Emeril recipe, but added some dill as well. First batch is in the oven.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
They're good, but need more bacon next time - I even used 7 slices instead of 4.
They're good, but need more bacon next time - I even used 7 slices instead of 4.
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/j710/12594958983/">mmm, pie. </a> I don't generally like fruit pie, but this is an exception.
I went with the chocolate dough, a layer of chocolate chips, the cream cheese/sugar mixture, and a mix of blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/j710/12594958983/">mmm, pie. </a> I don't generally like fruit pie, but this is an exception.
I went with the chocolate dough, a layer of chocolate chips, the cream cheese/sugar mixture, and a mix of blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
Kinda boring compared to jen's stuff, but I made a slow cooker meatloaf that was a hit. Used ground turkey and made it gluten free. Chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper and Worcester sauce. Covered it with cream of mushroom soup for the last hour. Very tasty.
Kinda boring compared to jen's stuff, but I made a slow cooker meatloaf that was a hit. Used ground turkey and made it gluten free. Chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper and Worcester sauce. Covered it with cream of mushroom soup for the last hour. Very tasty.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
I'd question whether cream of mushroom soup is gluten free, maybe?
I'd question whether cream of mushroom soup is gluten free, maybe?
wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
Was the cream of mushroom gluten free? If so, details please. I haven't found a good way around recipes with cream of __ soup to keep them gluten free.
Was the cream of mushroom gluten free? If so, details please. I haven't found a good way around recipes with cream of __ soup to keep them gluten free.
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Probably not, but we don't have celiac, just some sensitivity. We have not noticed any issues with using some cream of mushroom in recipes. It might be different if I had a bowl of the soup.
So in reality it was just the meatloaf, and not the topping that was gluten free. I got lazy in using the soup as I had planned to make a different topping. I chopped up gluten free corn checks versus bread crumbs in the loaf.
Probably not, but we don't have celiac, just some sensitivity. We have not noticed any issues with using some cream of mushroom in recipes. It might be different if I had a bowl of the soup.
So in reality it was just the meatloaf, and not the topping that was gluten free. I got lazy in using the soup as I had planned to make a different topping. I chopped up gluten free corn checks versus bread crumbs in the loaf.
Re: USCHO Cooks: Open Your Mystery Basket.
This weekend's baking: <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/malted-milk-cookie-tart">Malted Milk Cookie Tart</a> and maybe some kind of brownie involving Thin Mints (I have one sleeve in my freezer from last year). The fruit in my freezer is down to a reasonable level (for almost March), so I can branch out to making other stuff again.
Next year: fewer strawberries, more blueberries.
There is a Donut Boot Camp at a cooking school in Chicago.... I think I may need to take that one, as I will never make donuts at home. Menu:
I love meatloaf, but I'm guessing it doesn't get a crust-like outside in the slow cooker? I like that part. I used to dislike anything with ground turkey, but I'm coming around. Still no chance on turkey burgers, though.
This weekend's baking: <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/malted-milk-cookie-tart">Malted Milk Cookie Tart</a> and maybe some kind of brownie involving Thin Mints (I have one sleeve in my freezer from last year). The fruit in my freezer is down to a reasonable level (for almost March), so I can branch out to making other stuff again.
Next year: fewer strawberries, more blueberries.There is a Donut Boot Camp at a cooking school in Chicago.... I think I may need to take that one, as I will never make donuts at home. Menu:
ummmmm. yeah. that sounds OK.
I love meatloaf, but I'm guessing it doesn't get a crust-like outside in the slow cooker? I like that part. I used to dislike anything with ground turkey, but I'm coming around. Still no chance on turkey burgers, though.
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