A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....08/15/03....Cooking With FReepers - Carlo3b

dansangel; Billie

[dansangel]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Several Finest FReepers have requested a thread whereby they would have the opportunity to exchange favorite recipes. Our motto around here is (among other things), "We Aim To Please." With that said, it is a pleasure to present to you ~

design by Billie
"the other stuff" by dansangel

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There are two schools of thought about eating. Many of us "eat to live" - that is, consume food instinctively to sustain life. Then there are others who "live to eat." I definitely fall into the latter category!

Toss some mixed salad greens with a luscious balsamic vinaigrette dressing, add Greek olives and feta cheese and I am sighing with delight. Pour expertly created Italian-style tomato sauce over carefully hand-made pasta and I am quivering with anticipation. Serve (almost) anything covered in decadent chocolate and I am purring like a kitten.

Blame it on my ethnic Italian upbringing, but eating is more of an event than an exercise in survival.

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FReeper Carlo3b has graciously agreed to co-host today's thread. For those of you who are not familiar with Carlo, he is a Master Chef and the one behind compiling and publishing "The Clinton Legacy Cookbook" ~ a collection of FReeper recipes traded online in celebration of the Klintoons exiting the White House. Our very own Billie is credited with some of the illustrations used in the book. For those of you interested in owning a copy of this entertaining and useful cooking aid, please send a FReepmail to Carlo3b for details.

Carlo3b

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Before getting underway with the flurry of recipe exchange, I'd like to start you all out on some favorite recipes of mine~



Baked Stuffed Mushrooms - Italian Style

Ingredients:

24 mushrooms (approx. 1 and 1/2 - 2 inches in diameter)
2/3 c shredded provolone cheese
1/4 c seasoned bread crumbs
1 clove garlic
1/4 c chopped onion
3 tbsp chopped green pepper
3 tbsp margarine

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~ Wash mushrooms and remove stems from the caps. Chop the stems.
~ Sautee onion, garlic, green pepper and 2 c chopped mushroom stems in margarine until tender.
~ Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs and cheese.
~ Press mixture into the mushroom caps.
~ Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
Enjoy!





Chicken and Artichokes

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts cut into 2-inch chunks
2 jars marinated artichoke hearts
1 small jar marinated mushrooms
1/2 c seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp grated parmesean cheese

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~ Dip chunks of chicken in egg and then roll in bread crumbs.
~ Heat olive oil in frying pan and lightly fry coated chicken pieces. Set aside.
~ Partially drain artichoke hearts and mushrooms.
~ In a small-medium baking dish, layer chicken pieces on the bottom. Then, layer artichokes and mushrooms. Top with parmesean cheese.
~ Bake at 350 degrees until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
Enjoy!





Chocolate/Butterscotch "Brownies"

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 can Borden's condensed sweetened milk
1 c Nestle's semi-sweet bits
1 c Nestle's butterscotch bits
1 c coarsely chopped walnuts

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~ Mix all ingredients well.
~ Press mixture into a well-greased 9" square pan.
~ Bake @ 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
~ Cool 45 minutes.
~ Cut into 1 and 1/2 inch squares.
Enjoy!

Have fun trading recipes. Above all,

Mangia! :-)

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[Budge]

One of my very favorite pies, Carlo! Thank you for posting this -- gotta try it!

[dansangel]

The damage from such carelessness is still evident in many caves. And yes, touching the formations is bad because the oils from our skin build up and "kill" the formations.

That's exactly how it was explained to us. They had *one* stalagmite that they allowed us to touch. It was already ruined (obviously), but that was supposed to "get it out of our systems" - LOL! Our pathway was roped off and too far from any of the other formations to touch.

It's a shame that the original explorers were like "bulls in a china shop." But we, as humans, tended to be too boisterous in many of our explorations even beyond caves.

OK, well I really need to get dressed and rocking on my Saturday errands. Catch you later - and *loved* living vicariously through your pizza and your exciting cave touring job. Way cool!

((((((sweetliberty))))))

[Budge]

Aunt Edna's Water Pie

Any size uncooked pie crust (Usually 9 inch)
Sprinkle equal and liberal amounts of flour and sugar
Cover flour and sugar with ice water (Do not mix)
Sprinkle (almost cover) with cinnamon
Place five pats of butter on cinnamon
Cook in 325 - 350 degree oven until crust is brown

There are NO set measurments in this recipe with the exception of the 5 pats of butter.

Remember, do NOT stir any ingredients.This is a very rich pie, depending on how much sugar/flour you use. Enjoy!

[carlo3b]

It's amazing, but that diet works for almost everyone that tries it. As far as I can tell, it is one of the few that works as a life-altering diet as well. Lose it and it stays lost..LOL My kind of deal! After a while, you can even eat some pasta again..Hahahahahah Thanks Dixie

[sweetliberty]

Have a great day dansy. *Hugs*

[Budge]

Hehehe! As good as sweetliberty's pizza is, I just could not get those last few crumbs down!

And even maxplunder could only down two small pieces!

[carlo3b]

How about a cookbook for those of us who only have themselves to cook for?

Close, but no cigar...Oh my..Yikes!! I meant to say, I have a new book on the way, the first in a short series that deals with, great "little recipes" called.. "SOUP, SEX, and the SINGLE MAN", and "SALAD, SEX, and CHOCOLATE" for the girls.. I'll keep you apprised on my website .. , it could be ready in time from Christmas.. fingers crossed.. o<]:^)~

[carlo3b]

Enjoy, THE TRIPLE THREAT, but I'll give you another use for the fresh lemon, that even the others will love as well.

This is the secret recipe, for the signature dish at Rio's, Restaurant in New York, a wonderful place for the insiders in the Big Apple.. it is a terrific dish, not exactly our typical Italian red gravy, but soooo well worth the effort..  If anyone wants/needs any particular  red sauce, pasta recipe, just ask.. enjoy!

 LEMON CHICKEN (POLLO AL LIMONE)

• 2 broiling chickens, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds each, halved
• Marinate (recipe follows)
• Lemon Sauce (recipe follows)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

             1. Preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using.

             2. Broil chicken halves, turning once, until skin is golden brown and juices run clear when bird is
             pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very
             sharp knife, cut each half into about six pieces (leg, thigh, wing, and three small breast pieces).

             3. Place chicken on a baking sheet with raised sides. Pour lemon sauce over the chicken, and toss to
             coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half, and do this in two batches.

             4. Return to broiler, and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece, and broil for an additional minute.
             Remove from broiler, and evenly portion chicken onto six warm serving plates.

             5. Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan, and stir in parsley. Place over high heat, and boil for 1 minute.
             Pour sauce over chicken, distributing it evenly among the six servings; serve with lots of crusty bread
             to absorb the sauce.

MARINATE
(minimum 6 hrs, better overnight)

• 1 cup fresh lemon juice Buy a big bag of these you'll need 12
• 1 cup pure olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh rosemary
• 1 cup good full-bodied white wine
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 t ea salt, fresh ground pepper

 LEMON SAUCE

•  Makes approximately 3 1/4 cups
•  2 cups fresh lemon juice
•  1 cup olive oil
•  1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
•  1 1/2 teaspoons 4-5 cloves minced garlic
•  1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
•  1 cup fresh rosemary
• 1 more cup of that good wine
•  1 cup pure olive oil
•  Salt and pepper to taste

             Place all ingredients in a large bowl, and whisk together until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate
             until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously just before use.
 
 
 
 

[carlo3b]

Buckhorn Inn Peanut Butter Pie

Thats as close as you can get without making the hugh recipe they have to prepare for their customers.. Enjoy my friend.. :o)

[carlo3b]

Aunt Edna's Water Pie

YO! I'll try this one soon, maybe before my kid leaves for college.. thanks

[Budge]

Let me know how you like it.

I love it, plus it's a really simple pie for singles :)

[carlo3b]

You bet, I'll let you know.. sound as good as it is easy..my kind of recipe.. Ha!

[Budge]

I made myself hungry for it typing in the recipe, so went to the store for pie crusts and cinnimon... Gonna try it soon meself LOL

[Dubya]

Thats the way I cook. LOL.

[dixie sass]

There were a few things I did sneak in - like honemade lasange. I figured the tomato and meat sauce deflected any bad things in the pasta!!

[dixie sass]

All right! I will be looking forward to it with bated breath!!

[dansangel]

And even maxplunder could only down two small pieces!

Small? There was *nothing* small about that pizza....LOL!

Hope you both are having a superb Saturday! (I had a chicken salad for lunch....I'm still craving pizza!!!)

[Billie]

Morning, Dansy & Carlo - I just had to come read your Friday thread - gosh, what great recipes, both of you, and a beautiful way you presented it, Dansy!

I noticed there were a few who missed the first time I profiled you, Carlo, so wanted to link that thread here. We did a fantastic Thanksgiving feature last November, so if you'd like to see some wonderful holiday recipes, click this link!

Dad...Chef...Author

[Calpernia]

Apple Cranberry Casserole

3 c Apples, cored,
2 c Raw cranberries
1 1/4 c Sugar
1 1/4 c Oatmeal
1/2 c Brown sugar
1/3 c Flour
1/3 c Chopped Almonds
1 Stick oleo

Place unpeeled chopped apples, cranberries and sugar in bottom of a rectangular casserole. Blend oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, almonds and melted oleo. Spread over apple-cranberry mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serve warm with ice cream.

[Calpernia]

Come buy and see this recipe. It will be good for your kidney infection. An excuse to indulge for your health ^-^