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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: tuneful87 on November 26, 2014, 05:49:56 PM
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Week 1 - Casseroles
This one is going to be pretty broad. Any sort of casserole you like, as long as it's something you've never made before! The next challenge will be posted a week from now, so try to get your dish complete by that time if possible. Let the brainstorming begin!
Week 2 - Garlic
This week we'll all be using the same ingredient - garlic! Just how many ways can you incorporate garlic into a dish? We shall see...
Week 3 - One Pot Wonder
Get your spoons out; this week it's all about soup! (Just make sure it's a recipe/soup you've never made before!
Week 4 - Something Stuffed
This week you'll be stuffing something more than just your stocking! Any food type is permissible, just make sure that *something* is getting stuffed.
Week 5 - Seasonal Squash
Use summer or winter squash (depending on what season it is in your part of the world) to make a main course or side dish.
Week 6 - Ingredient You Disliked as a Child
That's right, pick an ingredient you disliked as a child (you might even still dislike it) and find a way to prepare it so that you actually enjoy it!
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I've been so unmotivated with cooking lately (not to mention relying far too much on Trader Joe's) so I was thinking of starting a little challenge to get myself and others inspired to dabble in cooking and perhaps get out of our comfort zones!
Each week I'd come up with a different theme and participants would have the ability to make any recipe that fell within the requirements. For example, we might have one week devoted to a dessert containing a certain common major ingredient, the next week totally vegetarian or vegan main courses, the next week a dish inspired by a particular continent/country, etc. There would of course be exceptions for dietary restrictions.
My vision is a 12 week challenge to start with. We can continue if it's a success. Participants would not be required to do every challenge, but it would be good to have at least a few regulars. Any newcomers could join at any time. Once you complete your dish, you could post a photo or link to the recipe and we can discuss...what we learned, what he liked/didn't like, what we would do differently, etc.
Any interest?
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I can definitely whip something up to share once a week!
I love to cook and I love to learn new recipes. :)
The opinions of other members would probably be a lot better than reading a bunch of mixed reviews. :lookround:
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This actually sounds really fun. I take turns cooking with my family and it is always hard to think of things to do here. Maybe this could get me to enjoy cooking again.
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This actually sounds really fun. I take turns cooking with my family and it is always hard to think of things to do here. Maybe this could get me to enjoy cooking again.
Yes, the goal is to enjoy!
I can definitely whip something up to share once a week!
I love to cook and I love to learn new recipes. :)
The opinions of other members would probably be a lot better than reading a bunch of mixed reviews. :lookround:
Plus it will perhaps open our eyes up to new ways of preparing a timeless favorite. For example, let's say the week's theme is squash. I might only be familiar with a handful of ways to cook squash, so seeing how others prepare it as well as trying a new recipe of my own would help me to expand my squash knowledge. Yes, I just said squash knowledge. I'm in trouble...
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I like this idea! I've been wanting to cook more and eat out less, so I'd definitely be interested. ^.^ I always find recipes I want to try and I never actually do it. Maybe this'll be my chance!
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Lol if only I didn't set fire to all food items! I've actually managed to set three fires in one day, and I'm the reason we have more than one fire extinguisher in the house. :blush:
Sounds like a fun idea though for the more cooking inclined. :lol:
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This sounds like it would be a lot of fun. I really enjoying cooking and I'm always looking for healthier alternatives. I would totally love to take part in this :)
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You see..... I like cooking ok, but what I like to eat is insanely limited, so I'll have to pass.
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This sounds really interesting. :)
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It sounds interesting^^
I unfortunately have a restricted diet so I cant join in--but id love to see what comes of it :)
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This sounds like fun and might be the motivation I need to cook more often.
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I was thinking of posting the first challenge Sunday/Monday.
You guys want to brainstorm challenge ideas with me in the meantime? I have a few ideas but love to get some input as well.
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Count me in! :D
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Sounds fun! :)
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Could be particularly interesting if you pick things that could be used in sweet or savoury dishes such as sweet potato. Or even a herb or spice. This would mean possibly a really wide variety of dishes on the same theme.
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Could be particularly interesting if you pick things that could be used in sweet or savoury dishes such as sweet potato. Or even a herb or spice. This would mean possibly a really wide variety of dishes on the same theme.
Yeah, I like the idea of mixing things up with challenges with very loose guidelines and others that are a bit more specific. Centering the challenge around a not often used spice is a great idea!
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I would love to do this! I love to cook. :)
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I'd love to see what people could do with the Christmas dinner left overs on Boxing Day :biggrin:
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Ooh, sounds fun! :)
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Glad to see there is so much interest! I'm thinking over the first challenge...
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The first challenge has been posted at the top of the thread. I think it's best to just keep everything in one thread instead of starting a new thread for each challenge.
I've never made a casserole aside from lasgana/parmigiana, so this should be interesting. I also don't eat meat, so finding a good recipe that is filling and doesn't involve meat might be a bit tricky!
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...we don't make casseroles in my...entire family. :blink:
It's not really a thing I see a lot of in the Caribbean in general, actually. This should be interesting.... :lmao:
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I don't think I've ever made a casserole, but I'm anxious to give it a shot :) Time to start looking for a good recipe!
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...we don't make casseroles in my...entire family. :blink:
It's not really a thing I see a lot of in the Caribbean in general, actually. This should be interesting.... :lmao:
Are you of Caribbean descent?
Glad this one is shaping up to be a decent challenge! I found this link that breaks down veggie casseroles by type - lasagna, pasta bakes, enchiladas, pies, gratins, and others. It's kind of looking like the broad definition of casserole is any sort of dish that is baked in an oven.
http://ohmyveggies.com/50-vegetarian-casserole-recipes/
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Oh My Veggies is a great food blog and I use it all the time! I also recommend:
Smitten Kitchen
How Sweet It Is
The Kitchn
Amuse Your Bouche
The Kitchen Treaty
Cookie Monster Cooking
Wikipedia says,"A casserole is a large, deep dish used both in the oven and as a serving vessel. The word is also used for the food cooked and served in such a vessel." I love how much "vessel" comes up! I'm so easily amused.
So off the top of my head here is a run down of what I've made before. Spaghetti Pies are fun and fairly easy especially if you have a spring form pan. Shepard's Pie is a great option if you have left over mashed potatoes and it's very easy to make vegetarian. Just use lentils. On Oh My Veggies, I made the Broccoli Cheddar Brown Rice Casserole two Thanksgivings in a row now.
I think I'm either going to make a pot pie or a gratin.
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Hoping to have the time on Friday, if not I'll try Saturday. :biggrin:
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I'm picking up my ingredients tonight. Enchilada casserole. I keep relying on Trader Joe's enchiladas but want to give it a shot myself.
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I thought I'd try a Lancashire Hotpot. Eaten them but never made one before :biggrin:
There are so many recipes for it, do I include the kidneys or not???? Think I'll see if the supermarket has them and let fate decide :lol:
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Pfft! Casserole is well-trod territory where I live! ;) In Minnesota we call it hotdish. ^.^
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Pfft! Casserole is well-trod territory where I live! ;) In Minnesota we call it hotdish. ^.^
Then you'll just need to make a very obscure, challenging casserole!
I thought I'd try a Lancashire Hotpot. Eaten them but never made one before :biggrin:
There are so many recipes for it, do I include the kidneys or not???? Think I'll see if the supermarket has them and let fate decide :lol:
Ooh, that looks yummy. If I was a meat eater I'd be all over that! hehe
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Pfft! Casserole is well-trod territory where I live! ;) In Minnesota we call it hotdish. ^.^
Then you'll just need to make a very obscure, challenging casserole!
What? No tater tots? OUTRAGE! :P
I'm just kidding around... I look forward to finding a more "unconventional" casserole to make! Maybe something that would use up leftover turkey... ;)
Post Merge: December 03, 2014, 08:53:31 AM
I decided to try a vegan casserole in order to get away from the standard "starch + dairy + meat" theme that so many casseroles have! :P
This one sounds hearty and nummy - lentil & mushroom shepherd's pie (http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/lentil-and-mushroom-shepherd%E2%80%99s-pie/)! :-9
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I picked up all my ingredients last night. Planning to do my casserole and homemade salsa this Sat.
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Picked up most of my ingredients last night. Just got to get the lamb. They had kidneys but they came in a much larger pack than I needed. Going to have to find some recipes for them :shocked:
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Picked up most of my ingredients last night. Just got to get the lamb. They had kidneys but they came in a much larger pack than I needed. Going to have to find some recipes for them :shocked:
Nice. I'm going to start cooking in a bit. I think I'll make the salsa first.
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I'm keen I don't cook enough! I would like to opt out of the sugary ones because I need to lose weight, but then I could make them for a friend I suppose or share them at work :)
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I'm keen I don't cook enough! I would like to opt out of the sugary ones because I need to lose weight, but then I could make them for a friend I suppose or share them at work :)
Yes! It's an excellent opportunity to cook/bake for a friend. Are you planning to participate this round?
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And three hours later....
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Enchilada casserole, homemade rice, guacamole and salsa. The rice could use some work. The enchiladas are OMG delicious
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I'm keen I don't cook enough! I would like to opt out of the sugary ones because I need to lose weight, but then I could make them for a friend I suppose or share them at work :)
Yes! It's an excellent opportunity to cook/bake for a friend. Are you planning to participate this round?
Yes, I will make a casserole!
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My very first attempt at Lancashire Hotpot. Not pretty but very yummy. :biggrin:
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My very first attempt at Lancashire Hotpot. Not pretty but very yummy. :biggrin:
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Yummy! What went in it exactly?
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It has chunks of lamb, lamb kidney, onions, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, lamb stock, bit of flour and all those lovely potato slices on the top.
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I made boeuf bourguignon but now can't find the right cable to upload the 'photo :facepalm:
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It has chunks of lamb, lamb kidney, onions, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, lamb stock, bit of flour and all those lovely potato slices on the top.
Yummy indeed. I no longer eat meat but I could probably substitute it with something else.
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I'd love to take part, i love cooking and baking! But living alone i'd end up with a full freezer lol
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I'd love to take part, i love cooking and baking! But living alone i'd end up with a full freezer lol
That's OK! I live alone too (and will be eating enchiladas for the next week...). You can always give the leftovers to friends/family/coworkers, or have someone over to share the meal with you.
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Tuneful, your dinner is making me hungry, lol! I also need to get on board with doing more of my own cooking... I missed this round, but may pop up for others :)
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Tuneful, your dinner is making me hungry, lol! I also need to get on board with doing more of my own cooking... I missed this round, but may pop up for others :)
Thanks. Those enchiladas put me in a coma last night. Here's the recipe I used:
http://www.food.com/recipe/make-ahead-cheese-enchilada-casserole-110776
This was the easiest part of the whole meal, I think. The salsa, guac, and rice took up way more time and attention. The one thing I messed up on was adding diced green peppers to the enchilada sauce. Next time!
It looks like we had at least 3 of participate this round. I'll probably wait until tomorrow night to post the next challenge. Hopefully we'll hear from a few more cooks before then!
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I made the broccoli pot pie from Oh My Veggies but put it in a casserole pan instead. XD It's everything she said it would be, easy and delicious! Now I just need to take better food pictures. ^^; You'll have to believe me when I say it's good.
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Ooh the enchiladas and the broccoli pot pie both look delicious. I may try them out at some point. I love a vegetarian meal.
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I made the broccoli pot pie from Oh My Veggies but put it in a casserole pan instead. XD It's everything she said it would be, easy and delicious! Now I just need to take better food pictures. ^^; You'll have to believe me when I say it's good.
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Yum! I'd never heard of that website before but it looks fabulous. I'll definitely have to use this as a resource for future challenges. Although the search function doesn't seem to work for me. Does it work for you?
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I just checked it out and the search function worked. :/ Not sure what's up with the site. If you like I can send you a pile of vegetarian focused cooking blogs that I use all the time. My husband was vegetarian for several years and when he jumped back on the meat wagon we decided to do like two meat meals a week for a happy in-between.
Here is the link to the recipe. I forgot that I only had two ramekins not four so I put it in a casserole dish.
http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-oh-so-easy-broccoli-cheddar-pot-pies/
Thanks for putting this cooking challenge together. :) I love seeing everyone's finished meals and sharing mine. Love, love cooking!
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Yes, thanks for putting this together. It's forcing me to spend the time cooking. I'm so busy I usually end up having a ready meal, this is ideal motivation to do something else.
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I just checked it out and the search function worked. :/ Not sure what's up with the site. If you like I can send you a pile of vegetarian focused cooking blogs that I use all the time. My husband was vegetarian for several years and when he jumped back on the meat wagon we decided to do like two meat meals a week for a happy in-between.
Here is the link to the recipe. I forgot that I only had two ramekins not four so I put it in a casserole dish.
http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-oh-so-easy-broccoli-cheddar-pot-pies/
Thanks for putting this cooking challenge together. :) I love seeing everyone's finished meals and sharing mine. Love, love cooking!
Sure, feel free to post the links. I'll admit that I'm completely overwhelmed by too many options and so Oh My Veggies should keep me satisfied for a while. hehe. (I gotta pick up some seitan...never heard of it until now!)
Yes, thanks for putting this together. It's forcing me to spend the time cooking. I'm so busy I usually end up having a ready meal, this is ideal motivation to do something else.
Yay, glad you're enjoying it. I think the goal is to get out of our comfort zones and learn new recipes that we can incorporate into our meal rotation list, not to mention learn new techniques and ways of preparing food, or preparing food we aren't familiar with at all.
I've got a list of potential challenges for round 2....trying to decide which to choose!
Post Merge: December 08, 2014, 01:57:28 PM
And Challenge 2 is up!
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Garlic - what a good idea. Shall I go the full garlic?
http://britishfood.about.com/od/adrecipes/r/caramelisedgarlictart.htm
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Boeuf Bourguinon
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It has garlic in it but I will make curry later in the week and that can be my garlic challenge
Love, ArtiexXx
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Boeuf Bourguinon
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It has garlic in it but I will make curry later in the week and that can be my garlic challenge
Love, ArtiexXx
Was it as yummy as it looks?
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Boeuf Bourguinon
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It has garlic in it but I will make curry later in the week and that can be my garlic challenge
Love, ArtiexXx
Was it as yummy as it looks?
Yes it was pretty amazing. I must admit I've done it a few times now so it's a standard in my house. Stewing beef, leeks, carrots and garlic cooked for 2 hours in red wine and beef stock. I got the recipe from James Martin's book on slow cooking. It's fairly healthy too if you cool the stock and skim the fat off. The final calorie count depends how much red wine you wash it down with of course!
I like the look of your Lancashire too, the potatoes on top look just right!
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Garlic - what a good idea. Shall I go the full garlic?
http://britishfood.about.com/od/adrecipes/r/caramelisedgarlictart.htm
That is QUITE the full garlic dish!
I attempted tilapia with garlic breading on top but I didn't really care for it. I'd like to try something else before the week is over.
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Garlic - what a good idea. Shall I go the full garlic?
http://britishfood.about.com/od/adrecipes/r/caramelisedgarlictart.htm
That is QUITE the full garlic dish!
I attempted tilapia with garlic breading on top but I didn't really care for it. I'd like to try something else before the week is over.
I had to google tilapia, I'd never heard of it. :lol:
Have decided to go full garlic and have now got the ingredients :biggrin:
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Garlic - what a good idea. Shall I go the full garlic?
http://britishfood.about.com/od/adrecipes/r/caramelisedgarlictart.htm
That is QUITE the full garlic dish!
I attempted tilapia with garlic breading on top but I didn't really care for it. I'd like to try something else before the week is over.
I had to google tilapia, I'd never heard of it. :lol:
Have decided to go full garlic and have now got the ingredients :biggrin:
It's a decent fish, I think. It's my go to fish along with salmon. I'm having trouble deciding on something that contains garlic. Looking for recipes now as I'll have time to go grocery shopping today/tomm
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For some reason I decided I should make my puff pastry from scratch (even though I've never made it before). So I have just begun what is going to be a long process :shocked:
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For some reason I decided I should make my puff pastry from scratch (even though I've never made it before). So I have just begun what is going to be a long process :shocked:
Good for you! Glad one of us is accomplishing something!
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Oh my word! So so so yummy!
Took longer than I thought with making the pastry but so worth waiting to eat until after 11 for this.
Caramelized garlic and goats cheese tart
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Oh my word! So so so yummy!
Took longer than I thought with making the pastry but so worth waiting to eat until after 11 for this.
Caramelized garlic and goats cheese tart
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Impressive. And you don't find the garlic too overpowering?
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I would say if you don't like garlic you wouldn't like it. It is very "garlicky" but it tastes only as "garlicky" as a dish which is quite "garlicky" in the normal way. The garlic cloves are really quite sweet. I would definitely cook it again. :biggrin:
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Interesting. I've never been keen on whole chunks of garlic, but I very well might like your dish...it almost looks caramelized.
It seems like the garlic challenge has scared everyone else away! LOL
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No hun, I made veggie burgers and two lots of curry yesterday for the freezer. Lots of garlic in all those!
This is a placeholder and I'll upload my photo soon :)
Edit: Here is is!
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No hun, I made veggie burgers and two lots of curry yesterday for the freezer. Lots of garlic in all those!
This is a placeholder and I'll upload my photo soon :)
OOH, yummy! Posting the next challenge now!
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Now to me one pot can be anything from mac and cheese to stew, shall have to go dig out two of my stand by and post em. I have a killer Beef Veggie soup and a stew.
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I've been very curious about medieval pottage since seeing it in a history program. This seems like the ideal time to give it a go. :cheer:
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I'm thinking of doing a vegetarian chicken soup with seitan.
I have a pretty good recipe for pasta fagioli and red pepper soup if anyone is interested. The latter is super easy, delicious, and only requires four ingredients - broth, small egg bow macaroni, roasted red peppers, and sliced Parmesan cheese.
Post Merge: December 15, 2014, 02:19:10 PM
I've been very curious about medieval pottage since seeing it in a history program. This seems like the ideal time to give it a go. :cheer:
You know, I have a little book of Devonshire recipes that contains Teddy Soup which I've wanted to make for a while as well. I vow to make something from that cookbook for one of the challenges.
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A bit off topic as this week is soups, but last night I made blackened tilapia to try to rectify my tilapia mishap from last week and it came out amazing. All you do is rub both sides of the fish with a mixture of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and oregano. The recipe called for brown sugar as well but I forget it and it didn't even need it. Coupled with a Mediterranean salad of cous cous, olives, and tomato, it was sublime.
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So this is my take on the medieval soup type dish pottage.
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Surprisingly tasty.
Recipe:
http://cookit.e2bn.org/historycookbook/899-pottage-a-vegetable-soup.html
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Oh my word! So so so yummy!
Took longer than I thought with making the pastry but so worth waiting to eat until after 11 for this.
Caramelized garlic and goats cheese tart
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I'm late on this one, but I want the recipe if you'll share! I am a goat cheese ADDICT!
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I'm late on this one, but I want the recipe if you'll share! I am a goat cheese ADDICT!
Here's where I got it from.
http://britishfood.about.com/od/adrecipes/r/caramelisedgarlictart.htm
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I don't think I've ever had a soup with oats before. How did you like them in the soup?
I'm hoping to work on my soup Saturday.
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I don't think I've ever had a soup with oats before. How did you like them in the soup?
I'm hoping to work on my soup Saturday.
You couldn't really taste the oats, they more just thickened the soup. And on that basis they worked really well :biggrin:
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Gotcha. Some of these dishes look really yummy, but some seem like they might be a bit of a chore to make...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/17/vegan-christmas-recipes-oh-joy_n_6344346.html
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Oooo what an interesting challenge! I actually love cooking (or, I love eating!) but haven't had a lot of time or energy for it lately. I also live alone/cook for one, but I take lunches to work, so I'm all about leftovers and freezing portions for later. I freeze stuff in single servings, so I can grab and go for easy lunches! (margarine/sour cream/etc containers work wonderfully for this. And if they get ruined it's no big deal to just toss it!)
I'm going to lurk for a while but may join in on this challenge yet if you keep coming up with ideas!
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Oooo what an interesting challenge! I actually love cooking (or, I love eating!) but haven't had a lot of time or energy for it lately. I also live alone/cook for one, but I take lunches to work, so I'm all about leftovers and freezing portions for later. I freeze stuff in single servings, so I can grab and go for easy lunches! (margarine/sour cream/etc containers work wonderfully for this. And if they get ruined it's no big deal to just toss it!)
I'm going to lurk for a while but may join in on this challenge yet if you keep coming up with ideas!
JOINNNNNN!!!! You know you want to.
Post Merge: December 21, 2014, 02:14:51 PM
I made my seitan soup last night. Wasn't too crazy about the seitan to be honest. Next time I might just forgo it. Posting the next challenge momentarily...
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Week 4 challenge is up
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I went back and posted my garlic challenge but I owe you a soup and something stuffed! I have been so busy I ate cup-a-soup today but not going to post about that! :blush:
I'm going away for 10 days, have a great holiday and see you all when I get backxXx
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How's everyone doing with their stuffed dish?
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Thinking I'll do it tomorrow or Sunday now the Christmas leftovers are gone. :biggrin:
Maybe stuffed tomatoes.
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I had my brother over on Christmas Day and I made ricotta stuffed shells with mushroom sauce. It was quite good. I have an entire tray leftover!
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I went with ricotta and pesto stuffed tomatoes with pasta in tomato. Was extremely quick and simple but very tasty. Would make this again. :biggrin:
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Nice! And very Christmas-y colors too!
That reminds me, I have a great recipe for stuffed peppers....you stuff them with cous cous instead of the more traditional rice and beef.
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This cooking challenge has come in handy. I ended up making the caramelised garlic tart as the vegetarian option for Christmas dinner. It went down a storm :biggrin:
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This cooking challenge has come in handy. I ended up making the caramelised garlic tart as the vegetarian option for Christmas dinner. It went down a storm :biggrin:
Very nice! It's always a good feeling when guests devour a new dish.
This week I tried a new cookie recipe...salted caramel dark chocolate cookies. Everyone loved them. Just incredible. Highly recommended.
http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/03/01/salted-caramel-dark-chocolate-cookies/
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Really looking forward to this week's challenge.
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Omg, I forgot to post it! Let me do it ASAP!
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Challenge is up. Please try to use a squash you have never prepared before if possible!
While I'm at it, here's my stuffed challenge along with the bonus cookies I made:
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Ooooo they look yummy!
Have opted for a marrow for this week, never even eaten it much less cooked it. Going to do stuffed marrow I think. Might do it tomorrow.
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Ooooo they look yummy!
Have opted for a marrow for this week, never even eaten it much less cooked it. Going to do stuffed marrow I think. Might do it tomorrow.
I had to look marrow up! I picked up both butternut squash and acorn squash. No idea how to cook either!
ETA: Cooking them looks simple enough. The question is, what else to make with them? It seems more like a veggie side dish. Any ideas for a complimentary main course?
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I love butternut squash but I have cooked with it before so couldn't pick it.
You could try this : http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/775642/indian-butternut-squash-curry
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Went with stuffed marrow. Wouldn't buy a marrow again. Not unpleasant just :| No real taste or texture. The stuffing was nice though.
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Went with stuffed marrow. Wouldn't buy a marrow again. Not unpleasant just :| No real taste or texture. The stuffing was nice though.
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Ooh, very nice! I still haven't cooked my squash. Maybe tomorrow. I haven't even decided on a recipe! Thanks for the curry recipe but I'm missing a few ingredients and want to see what I can make from what I have in the house already. hehe
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I'm working on my squash now: http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-butternut-squash-caramelized-onion-flatbread/
And in a few days I will use the remainder of the squash and carmelized onions to make this: http://rikkisnyder.com/blog/13555336/butternutsquashpasta
Both look amazing. I am super excited to see if I can pull this off.
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How did you get on?
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How did you get on?
In one word: UGH!
The butternut squash flatbread was definitely better on day 2 and 3, but overall I just don't care for the taste of it. With the extra squash I attempted a sort of puree/sauce over penne last night which was absolutely horrendous! I had to throw it all out. Winter squash just isn't for me, I guess.
I'll post the next challenge soon. I've been meaning to, sorry! Since it seems to be just you and me at this point I don't think we have to worry about completing the challenges exactly in a week anymore! lol
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I made the butternut squash curry on Sunday. Was quite nice, I'll probably do it again at some point.
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Any thoughts on the new challenge?
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Just wanted to pop my head in here and say hi! I haven't been following the challenges but I did just try out two Kabocha squash recipes for the first time (because I bought a ginormous one).
First I made this recipe for Soy-Braised Kabocha squash: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Soy-Braised-Kabocha-Squash
I didn't take pics but it was quite nice. I made it a bit too salty as I had way more squash than recommended and never do well when working outside of a recipe :blush:
I also made homemade Kabocha gnocchi. I just mixed the mashed, cooked squash with 1 tablespoon of yellow miso paste and enough flour to make a dough. Then I rolled out the dough, cut it into gnocchi sized rectangles and dropped them in to boiling water. They cooked in the water until they floated. I served them with sage, olive oil and pepper. They were the most misshapen pillows of sweet, delicious gnocchi I've ever had! I am definitely buying this squash again and will definitely make the gnocchi again!
In case anyone is curious, Kabocha has a texture similar to potatoes rather than other squashes. It's a bit like sweet potatoes/yams.
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Just wanted to pop my head in here and say hi! I haven't been following the challenges but I did just try out two Kabocha squash recipes for the first time (because I bought a ginormous one).
First I made this recipe for Soy-Braised Kabocha squash: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Soy-Braised-Kabocha-Squash
I didn't take pics but it was quite nice. I made it a bit too salty as I had way more squash than recommended and never do well when working outside of a recipe :blush:
I also made homemade Kabocha gnocchi. I just mixed the mashed, cooked squash with 1 tablespoon of yellow miso paste and enough flour to make a dough. Then I rolled out the dough, cut it into gnocchi sized rectangles and dropped them in to boiling water. They cooked in the water until they floated. I served them with sage, olive oil and pepper. They were the most misshapen pillows of sweet, delicious gnocchi I've ever had! I am definitely buying this squash again and will definitely make the gnocchi again!
In case anyone is curious, Kabocha has a texture similar to potatoes rather than other squashes. It's a bit like sweet potatoes/yams.
They both sound really tasty and that squash sounds interesting. I'm not sure where I could get one here though. I'm busy googling it.
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Any thoughts on the new challenge?
So sorry! Next challenge is up.
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So for something I disliked as a child it's either sprouts or gammon. I don't think there's any recipe that can make sprouts palatable so gammon it is. :)
I have seen a suggestion to cook it in mango chutney (which I love) so going to give that a go.
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So for something I disliked as a child it's either sprouts or gammon. I don't think there's any recipe that can make sprouts palatable so gammon it is. :)
I have seen a suggestion to cook it in mango chutney (which I love) so going to give that a go.
Good luck! I never liked bananas as a kid (and still don't). I also hated/hate blueberries, but there's no way I can work with them. Ever! So I'll probably make something with bananas.
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How about Banoffee Pie? Mmmmmmmm! :biggrin:
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How about Banoffee Pie? Mmmmmmmm! :biggrin:
Hmm...maybe. My problem with bananas is that I hate soft fruit and bananas tend to be extra soft (not to mention they easily turn brown). I'd love a recipe where they are more of a puree and I don't have to think about biting into soft chunks of it! I'll start looking for recipes....see what my options are.
ETA: love this recipe but I've been trying to lose weight and gain muscle, so probably not the best idea. Looking for something a tad healthier...
http://www.handletheheat.com/banana-chocolate-chip-cake-peanut-butter-frosting/
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What a timely article.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/01/13/376963730/how-do-we-grow-to-like-the-foods-we-once-hated
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Made gammon cooked in mango chutney. Definately made the gammon better. Was a little odd but not unpleasant. :biggrin:
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