Free Republic Recipe Thread

FreeRepublic Cooks | Dec 1, 2012 | libertarian27

[libertarian27]

Welcome to the FReeper Recipe Thread.

Looking for something new to make or made something new that came out great? Please share a 'tried-and-true' recipe or three- for fellow FReepers to add to their 'go-to' Recipe Stack of Family Favorites!

Here's the place to share and explore your latest and greatest favorite recipe.

[libertarian27]

National Fruit Cake Month

National Egg Nog Month

Cookie Cutter Week- First Week

Lager Beer Week- Second Week

National Egg Nog Week- Fourth Week

National Pie Day- December 1

National Fritters Day- December 2

National Apple Pie Day- December 3

National Cookie Day- December 4

National Sacher Torte Day- December 5

National Gazpacho Day- ~ Microwave Oven Day- December 6

National Cotton Candy Day- December 7

[libertarian27]

Recap of Last Week’s Thread:

Appetizer & Sandwiches _ Post#` 5 _ Asian Hot Wings
Appetizer & Sandwiches _ Post#` 6 _ Empanadas
Appetizer & Sandwiches _ Post#` 23 _ Buffalo Blast Chicken Appetizers

Beef _ Post#` 10 _ Crock Pot Cube Steak

Breads, Muffins & Cereals _ Post#` 21 _ Banana Crumb Muffins

Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Italian Rainbow Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Christmas Wreath Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Frosted Nutmeg Logs
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Spicy oatmeal Craisin Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Sugared Black Raspberry Tea Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Molasses Sugar Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Spring Lime Tea Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Stained Glass Cookies
Cookies _ Post#` 21 _ Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Cookies _ Post#` 22 _ Fruit Roll Up Christmas Decorations

Poultry _ Post#` 14 _ Mrs Potter’s Chicken
Poultry _ Post#` 15 _ Onion Soup Mix Chicken

Seafood _ Post#` 9 _ Bang Bang Shrimp

Vegetables _ Post#` 11 _ Fried Vegetables
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2962792/posts?page=24#24

[libertarian27]

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[libertarian27]

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[SueRae]

I like it!!! Not that I find a lot of time for cooking these days...but that doesn’t mean I won’t try some of these. I’d be interested in a ping list, if you have one. Thanks!

[Chuckster]

Cast Iron Cornbread with Sausage Video

One of my favorites

[libertarian27]

You’re added to the ping list!

[Tanniker Smith]

The wife was out one night last week, so I tried the Easy Cheeseburger pie recipe on the back of the Bisquick box.

Easy to make, but it was a little plain. However, when I went to the website to get the link, I noticed a bunch of variations on the theme, which could improve it.

First off, I could have baked a vegetable right into it, instead of serving them on the side. And I just saw a recipe that suggested bacon. Well, duh! Everything goes better with bacon! (esp. more bacon!)

Since if was beef and cheddar and bread, I suggested we go with salsa, like on taco night, rather than catsup, like on burger night. (Tee-hee, spell-checker doesn't like that spelling. Just wanted to try it.)

[Silentgypsy]

Sooooo good to see you! Thanks!

[bravo whiskey]

i do most of the cooking and i am rather good at it. here is a quick chicken dish.

1 package boneless skinless chicken breasts (though lately i have been using chicken tenders as they cook faster)
8oz package of mushrooms (my frau loves mushrooms)

roll chicken in flour and seasonings (depending on my mood i could go mexican using cumin, oregano, smoked paprika OR italian using oregano, rosemary, basel)
brown in skillet
dump in mushrooms ( i sometimes add garlic, chopped onions, jalapenos...)
squirt in a bunch of lemon juice
turn down, cover and simmer for 20min (breasts) or less time for tenders.
sometimes i will remove everything from the pan when it is done and add some flour and make a thick sauce.
serve with rice, flavored or white and a veggie.

[annieokie]

I don't normally join in, but here is a recipe that both beautiful and yummy:

RED GRAPE SALAD

Clean and Dry Red Grapes Thoroughly.

Combine:

1..8oz pkg. cream cheese.....room temp.

1/2 cup Splenda or sugar of choice.....sweeten to taste. (the 1/2 cup Splenda is plenty, and I found it more agreeable than regular sugar)

1/2 cup Finely chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped Pecans

Mix.......refrigerate until needed.

I tried making this the day before, I wasn't pleased. Now, I mix & add to the grapes about 2 hours before serving.

P.S.: It only took 1/2 pkg.of the cream cheese for a large bowl of grapes. But, you can make it all, use what is needed, and put left over in Frig., use a as dip for other fruits as wanted.

[South40]

Salmon Patties

1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
2 eggs
1 onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley

Drain salmon, remove bones and put fish in large mixing bowl
Place crackers into plastic bag and crumble until they are crumbs
Add crumbs to fish
Add 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Add 1 tablespoon parsley
Add 1 diced onion
Mix/knead thoroughly with hands until ingredients are thoroughly combined
Shape into patties about 3-4 inches round
Fry in 1/4" - 1/2" oil about 5-mins each side (I use olive oil)
Makes about 8 patties

[txnativegop]

Please add me to your ping list. Thanks.

[txnativegop]

Gosh darn it! You’re making me hungry and dinner isn’t for some hours yet.

That recipe looks delicious. I will have to try it.

Thanks for posting.

[libertarian27]

You’re added.
Each recipe thread link is on my profile page from the past two years, have fun with them, lots of great recipes.

[txnativegop]

Thanks, I will take a look at them and see if I have any recipes that haven’t been posted.

[Liz]

Gift basket for hard-to-please foodies. Arrange in rustic-looking basket---pkg of pita breads, pkg of pine nuts, bottle of Greek olive oil, can of kalamata olives, and a spice bottle of this fantastic homemade Greek seasoning.

GREEK SEASONING / tastes EXACTLY like store bought spice
Attach a label that reads: good tossed w/ chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, then skewered/grilled. Add to vinaigrette poured over Greek salad w/ feta cheese. A good meat seasoning---rubbed on a few hours before roasting. Add to saucer of olive oil to use as bread-dipping appy.

SEASONING: Mix 1 1/2 tea oregano, tea ea dried mint/thyme, 1/2 tea ea dried basil/marjoram/minced onion, 1/4 tea dried minced garlic.

[FlJoePa]

I’m deep frying some pickles (BOGO at Publix). Usually I use bread and butter chips and drain them in a colander for an hour or so.

From there into a little baggie with some flour in it for a shaking then into the egg bath, followed by a good dredging in panko.

I’ve been frying almost everything in a cast iron skillet on my grill so as to not smell up my house, and it works fine for something like this. I fry the pickles in shortening.

Once they’re done - back to the strainer on some paper towels and then into some dipping sauce - usually ranch. Once I start eating them, it’s pretty much all over.

[martin_fierro]

Heat up in some water.

Serves 1.

[CrazyIvan]

In water? THAT’S what I’ve been doing wrong!