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Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Joy of Cooking

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I made steak salads tonight. Then some brownies and 2 loaves of fresh bread.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Orange chicken, stir-fry veggies, rice.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Oven roasted pork steak, mixed beansonions over cornbread topped with green onions, mashed garlic and cheddar potatoes topped with extra cheddar, bacon, and green onions.

I've got a butter fudge cake with whipped cream cheese frosting made for dessert.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

I try to stay away from desserts - too many
calories for both of us, and too many carbs
for my sugar level. If I have enough lee-way
at the end of the day, I'd rather have a glass
of Gentleman Jack

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Momala wrote:

I try to stay away from desserts - too many
calories for both of us, and too many carbs
for my sugar level. If I have enough lee-way
at the end of the day, I'd rather have a glass
of Gentleman Jack

For now, I don't have to worry about my sugar.

I do practice moderation.

I'm also beginning to test flavor pairing for holiday desserts.

I've determined that tonight's cake will make really good cake pops for Thanksgiving.

chef · Guru

How do you make your butter fudge cake?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

chef wrote:
How do you make your butter fudge cake?

I follow the directions on the box.

😂

Yes, I know someone will turn their nose up and exclaim how much better scratch is, but I just didn't feel like making the mess today.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

I do prefer things made from scratch but some things are just as good from a box. I don't mind using box mixes for cakes. Much less mess and almost as good if not better.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Nothing wrong with boxed cake mix! Just think of it as a starting point.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Momala wrote:

I try to stay away from desserts - too many
calories for both of us, and too many carbs
for my sugar level. If I have enough lee-way
at the end of the day, I'd rather have a glass
of Gentleman Jack

A recurring theme at the lunch we had after Mom's funeral was that our friend's when we were growing up always wanted to be invited to dinner at our house because Mom always had a dessert.

chef · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
chef wrote:
How do you make your butter fudge cake?
I follow the directions on the box.
😂
Yes, I know someone will turn their nose up and exclaim how much better scratch is, but I just didn't feel like making the mess today.

Huh. I didn't know there was such a mix.

I've heard of butter cake. I've heard of fudge cake. Haven't heard of butter fudge. Might have to check it out.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Box mixes have the dry ingredients measured out, all you do is add the wet stuff.

I use them and doctor them up.

Like I said, I'm planning on making cake pops at Thanksgiving.

I'm not making a scratch cake just to tear up.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

chef wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
chef wrote:
How do you make your butter fudge cake?
I follow the directions on the box.
😂
Yes, I know someone will turn their nose up and exclaim how much better scratch is, but I just didn't feel like making the mess today.
Huh. I didn't know there was such a mix.
I've heard of butter cake. I've heard of fudge cake. Haven't heard of butter fudge. Might have to check it out.

Yup.

Duncan Heinz.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Did burgers and hot dogs tonight.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I made some regular bread and some everything braided bread. DD said she was hungry for an everything bagel so I said i will just make it in bread form for you. She just had a big slice with some cream cheese.
And, I made some magic cookie bars, my son loves those.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I posted my great family dinner on the daily. Meals are so much better with a large diverse family with lots of happy chatter and chaos.

Mary Zombie · Guru

I’m drooling! Today I made key lime pie, slaw with apples and blue cheese, deviled eggs and lobster and shrimp chilling for lobster rolls later. Nom nom nom

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I'm making spinach Alfredo, a mock olive garden salad, and garlic bread.

Cheesecake with blueberry compote for dessert.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Saturday 4th of August 2018 05:52:01 PM

Mary Zombie · Guru

Omg Lily that looks divine!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Mary Zombie wrote:
Omg Lily that looks divine!

Thank you!

It really hit all the right spots.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

And you didn't invite us!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I made chicken fajitas yesterday with my own seasonings. And, i made fresh pico de gallo, love the freshness of that with fresh jalapeno, lime, cilantro, white onion and tomatoes. Top with grilled peppers and onions, the pico, black beans, cheese, avacodo and sour cream. It was delish!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Forever Sunshine wrote:
And you didn't invite us!

There was none left!

Next time, though!

Forever Sunshine · Guru

jlbear71 · Guru

Yesterday was a productive day. I made sausage gravy, french onion soup and roasted tomato soup with tomatoes from out garden.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Chicken breast stuffed with feta and spinach, fresh rolls to be dipped in olive oil infuse with garlic and fresh basil, asparagus.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

It's leftovers around here.

I was going to roast a chicken, but I'm not cooking.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Fend for yourself night!
Yesterday I made pickled garlic but added some fresh basil and jalapenos to all but one jar.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Burgers on the grill with buttered grilled buns. DD and DS2's GF wanted grilled chicken sandwiches so i made that for them. Got some really juicy delicious sweet corn and some cukes and other garden veggies. Yum

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Southern Belle ~
Pickled garlic? Sounds fabulous.
Can you share the recipe? I may
try it out to sell next year at the
watermelon stand.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

This is the recipe I started with but I used one sliced jalapeno per jar and some baby basil leaves instead of dill. Sorry about the dukes ad. I used screenshots.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Thank you, SB~ I think I can do this!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I roasted a whole chicken, red potatoes, and carrots. We will have what is left of the mixed beans from the other night.

FNW · Guru

Making snickerdoodle cookies for the boys. The cookie jar is empty and I didn't want to bake any before our trip because I didn't want them to go stale.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Love snickerdoodles!

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Mmmmmmm snickerdoodles! My favorites!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Stuffed peppers and blueberry cake with lemon buttercream frosting.

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Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

For the Saturday evening pot luck
at our chili cook-off, I made a side
dish of French Onion Soup Rice.

1 cup rice 1 can Campbell's French
onion soup 1 can Campbells beef
broth (both concentrated) and one
stick of butter.

Combine rice and both soups in an
8x8 baking dish. Slice butter into
pats and lay evenly on top of rice.
Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes
at 350. Uncover, stir, and bake
an additional 30 minutes uncovered.

There wasn't even one grain left!

Lindley · Guru

Sounds delicious momala

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

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Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

That looks great, LGS! Yum!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Momala wrote:

For the Saturday evening pot luck
at our chili cook-off, I made a side
dish of French Onion Soup Rice.

1 cup rice 1 can Campbell's French
onion soup 1 can Campbells beef
broth (both concentrated) and one
stick of butter.

Combine rice and both soups in an
8x8 baking dish. Slice butter into
pats and lay evenly on top of rice.
Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes
at 350. Uncover, stir, and bake
an additional 30 minutes uncovered.

There wasn't even one grain left!

You are working, too hard, Momala.

Try my recipe.

Sherry Rice

One, 1 1/2, or 2 quart casserole, sprayed with Pam.

Add, 1 stick of butter. (Just, drop it in)

1 Cup of Uncle Bens converted rice, white or brown. It works, either way. (Just drop the rice, on top the butter)

One can, of Campbells, Beef Consomme. (Pour it on top)

1 cup of cooking Sherry, I use Holland House. It is usually next to the vinegar, in the baking isle.(Pour it on top.) Use cheap red wine, in a pinch. wink

Bake at 350, for one hour.

Don't cover it. Don't stir it. Don't mess with it. It turns into yummy, all on it's own!

ETA: this makes 6 servings.

-- Edited by Fort Worth Mom on Friday 5th of July 2019 07:39:40 PM

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I just bought a pullman loaf pan. Which is basically a bread pan with a lid on it. Makes the bread more square for a better sandwich loaf. Here is one loaf in a regular bread pan and one in the pullman pan.

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I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

How much do they cost?

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

The loaf isn't as pretty to look at but once you slice it, makes nice uniform slices. You can find these pans on Amazon. Pain de mie

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Somewhere around here is the breadpan my grandmother used. It's a long one. Makes a huge loaf.

But then again, she had 12 kids. The smaller loaf wouldn't last a meal.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Made French Onion Soup Rice
(March 18, above) and pinto
beans for the Senior Center, as
the meal being delivered is their
least favorite one. I can tell, not
only by their comments, but also
by observing when they throw out.
Buffalo chicken salad with NO
seasoning other than red pepper,
on a plain bun. Plain white shredded
cabbage with mayo (supposed cole
slaw) and canned pear. Everything
was white. Yuck.

I made 4 pounds of pinto beans,
and 3 recipes of the rice. Not a
grain or bean was left!

I can't believe the menu the Food
Bank puts out for the seniors. I
understand that chicken is a lean
and inexpensive protein, but why
do they serve it two days in a row,
back-to-back?
Sept 5 & 6
Sept 11 & 12
Sept 16 &17
Sept 25 & 25
Sept 20/Oct 1

I'm surprised they never offer
mashed potatoes. Commercial
mashed are inexpensive and go a
long way. I'm also puzzled as to
why they don't serve pork - it
goes a long way, and travels
well.

Oh well.