Preview of the Weekly Cooking (and things related) Thread

[Jamestown1630]

Well, I have accepted the challenge, and this is a preview of the New Cooking (and things related) Thread.

I'll post a tried-and-true recipe each week, on Friday evening; and I hope we generate lots of Good Cookin'!

I'd like it to also include recommendations of kitchen-ways - equipment that people find useful, techniques from Old Folks and Old Days, and new-fangled stuff, as well.

(As an example: The Husband Unit and I have a bet on the Super Bowl, and if my team wins I get to buy one of those little counter-top ovens that are run on tea-light candles. It's looking iffy at this point; but I'll get the stove anyway ;-)

Best,

JT, always prepping for good eating in Hard Times :-)

[V K Lee]

A tip -

The top of your refrigerator get greasy, dirty and dusty? Entirely too busy to clean it back to spiffy each week/month/year?

Easy solution is clean it thoroughly, once and, place a sheet of wax paper on the top. When necessary, remove it and replace with another. Now that’s my kind of cleaning!!

Do any have particular websites which are ‘go-to’s for favorite chefs, recipes, or certain dishes? Collecting site addys are also a hobby.

Thanks for this thread!!

[Fast Moving Angel]

[Jamestown1630]

That is an Excellent Idea! The top of my fridge is full of specialty baking pans/molds; and I never even thought about this. I’ve just been taking them down a couple of times per year, putting them in the dishwasher, and cleaning off the top of the fridge.

Another good idea is to cut strips out of paper bags, or a roll of brown paper, to line the little shelves in your refrigerator door. When it comes time to clean, all you have to do is pull them out, and put in fresh ones.

-JT

[Pajamajan]

Yum Peanut soup sounds delicious.

[georgiabelle]

Please add me.

[cherry]

on please....

[leapfrog0202]

We use www.allrecipes.com a lot and we make sure to read the reviews because often the recipe turns out better by doing something someone mentions in the reviews.

[prairiebreeze]

Please add me to the ping list, thanks

[V K Lee]

Several of the constant ‘go-to’s when cooking specifics.

The first is known as Hot Fudge Pudding Cake, Chocolate Cobbler, Crazy Cake to name a few AKA’s

1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter/margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 cup hot water
whipped topping, ice cream (optional)

Heat oven to 350
Combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, brown sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla. Beat till smooth.

Pour batter into ungreased 9 inch square baking pan. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top. Do not stir.

Bake 35-40 minutes till center is almost set. Remove from oven, let stand 15 minutes. Serve in dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top. Garnish with whipped topping if desired. About 8 servings.

NO EGGS ARE USED!!
This is made just about every week. Easy and yummy
From A Family Feast
http://www.afamilyfeast.com/hot-fudge-pudding-cake/

[GopherIt]

OK, me on too. But I don’t think this is going to work because you don’t have a Like button.

[Jamestown1630]

Well, I lost my bet on the Super Bowl; but the Husband Unit says that I can buy the herc oven anyway.

(I think that’s his concession to the fact that this is the first time that I’ve ever lost a Super Bowl bet - and I don’t even know anything about football :-)

I’ve got everyone who requested to be on the list, charted; and will post the first of the ‘Weekly Cooking (and related issues) Thread’ next Friday evening.

Thanks to all who responded,

-JT

[ptsal]

Ping me please

[Jamestown1630]

To all.

-JT

[Monitor]

I impressed a girl with Coq-au-Riesling a few weeks back.

I made some healthy substitutions, and it still came out great. Instead of "butter" I used margarine. Instead of "bacon/pancetta" I used low-fat Canadian bacon. Instead of "chicken pieces on the bone" I used quartered chicken breast. And instead of "cream" I used low-fat cream of mushroom soup.

I served it over brown rice.

[V K Lee]

Tip- Single ladies looking. Numerous times while in the supermarkets shopping, there will be a lost soul who hasn’t a clue as to what type of flour he needs to pick up. His wife sent him on an errand with not enough information. Don’t laugh, this is serious. At least 5-10 times while shopping I have been asked what type flour should be purchased. Wives— be specific. All purpose, cake, bread.. When asked the question, usually a question is a response...what is she making?? Most times all purpose flour will be sufficient

[Jamestown1630]

Hi, Darlin’;

I don’t do Facebook!

=JT

[davius]

Please add me.

[Jamestown1630]

Um, with all respect, that sounds HORRIBLE ;-)

(But, if it gets you a chick, what difference does my opinion make?)

-JT

[V K Lee]

PUMPKIN CUSTARD RECIPE
1 can (15 ounces) solid pack pumpkin
2 eggs
1 cup half and half cream
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon alt

TOPPING-
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Whipped cream and ground cinnamon, optional

In large bowl combine the first six ingredients, beat till smooth. Pour into four greased 10 ounce custard cups

Place in a 13 inch baking pan, pour hot water around cups to depth of 1 inch. Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes.

For topping combine the brown sugar, pecans and butter. Sprinkle over cstard, Bake 30-35 minutes longer or till knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled; top with whipping cream and cinnamon if desired. Store in refrigerator. Yield 4 servings.

[Trillian]

Hello cooking thread :)

Sweet Onion Crack Dip

Ingredients
1 8 oz package cream cheese, very softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup diced sweet onion
Black pepper, to taste
Sourdough bread, French baguette, pita bread or your favorite crackers

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan, onion and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Spread the mixture into a 6-inch baking dish or small oven-safe dish. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until ingredients are melted together and crust is a dark golden brown. The darker brown the crust, the better the flavors.
Serve hot with your favorite bread or crackers.