Where my fellow cooks at???

[columbia]

Did you ever try to make that in a slow cooker? Just wondering.

I haven't, but it would definitely work well that way. Maybe even better?

[columbia]

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[bhaw]

So the new process in our house is that my wife finds something to cook and I do the cooking. She's picky with what she eats, so it works out well b/c if she gives me the recipe, I know there won't be something in there she doesn't like unless she says to change something. I cook b/c when my wife cooks, it's ridiculously bland.

We found this today http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/weeknigh ... -potatoes/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's basically a Greek style meatloaf. I was skeptical at first since there was no ketchup or bbq sauce, but it was really good. The only changes I made/would make next time is to put in a little less onion than they say b/c it was really onion-y. Next time I'm going to make more of a Greek salad for the top instead of just cucumbers b/c I think that would be delicious. I squirted some lemon juice on top, which was good.

I used regular fat plain yogurt, which was good. More feta than the recipe calls for. And for some spice, I put Tapatio on mine (not my wife's). Both were good, but I liked the splash of hot sauce.

Potatoes I just mixed with vegetable oil and italian seasoning. salt and pepper on mine after they cooked (not my wife's).

In the end, it was good and I highly recommend for a little change up. Pretty easy to prepare too. You could probably cut the recipe in half and be ok. We both had huge pieces and there is enough for at least 2 more meals each (meaning it will likely be 3 meals for me and maybe one for the wife).

EDIT: to add... I would also throw in some more bread crumbs next time. 2lbs of meat def needs more than what they have listed.

[columbia]

Visiting my parents for the weekend and one my mother's friends gave me a 30 year old Cuisinart food processor that weighs as much as VW Beetle.
Score.

I'm thinking of splurging and getting a restaurant quality blender.
Any recommendations?

[obhave]

Making Irish soda bread today. Consists of 5 ingredients and seems pretty easy to make.

3 Cups whole wheat bread flour
1 cup white bread flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups buttermilk

Had to translate "put two fists full of this flour, and a touch of salt, and a bit of backing soda" into the recipe above from my Grandmothers recipe.

Really simple bread, but hearty and tasty.

[Dostoevsky]

Making Irish soda bread today. Consists of 5 ingredients and seems pretty easy to make.

3 Cups whole wheat bread flour
1 cup white bread flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups buttermilk

Had to translate "put two fists full of this flour, and a touch of salt, and a bit of backing soda" into the recipe above from my Grandmothers recipe.

Really simple bread, but hearty and tasty.

I'm addicted to such things.

[Kraftster]

Visiting my parents for the weekend and one my mother's friends gave me a 30 year old Cuisinart food processor that weighs as much as VW Beetle.
Score.

I'm thinking of splurging and getting a restaurant quality blender.
Any recommendations?

Those Cuisinart food processors are amazing.

[Dostoevsky]

Two nights ago I created:

Braised marlin
Homemade pesto, with Jarlsberg in lieu of the traditional Romano
Pan seared bay scallops

[Dostoevsky]

Visiting my parents for the weekend and one my mother's friends gave me a 30 year old Cuisinart food processor that weighs as much as VW Beetle.
Score.

I'm thinking of splurging and getting a restaurant quality blender.
Any recommendations?

Those Cuisinart food processors are amazing.

I use one, they are tanks.

[Troy Loney]

So the new process in our house is that my wife finds something to cook and I do the cooking. She's picky with what she eats, so it works out well b/c if she gives me the recipe, I know there won't be something in there she doesn't like unless she says to change something. I cook b/c when my wife cooks, it's ridiculously bland.

We found this today http://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/weeknigh ... -potatoes/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's basically a Greek style meatloaf. I was skeptical at first since there was no ketchup or bbq sauce, but it was really good. The only changes I made/would make next time is to put in a little less onion than they say b/c it was really onion-y. Next time I'm going to make more of a Greek salad for the top instead of just cucumbers b/c I think that would be delicious. I squirted some lemon juice on top, which was good.

I used regular fat plain yogurt, which was good. More feta than the recipe calls for. And for some spice, I put Tapatio on mine (not my wife's). Both were good, but I liked the splash of hot sauce.

Potatoes I just mixed with vegetable oil and italian seasoning. salt and pepper on mine after they cooked (not my wife's).

In the end, it was good and I highly recommend for a little change up. Pretty easy to prepare too. You could probably cut the recipe in half and be ok. We both had huge pieces and there is enough for at least 2 more meals each (meaning it will likely be 3 meals for me and maybe one for the wife).

EDIT: to add... I would also throw in some more bread crumbs next time. 2lbs of meat def needs more than what they have listed.

feta cheese in a meat loaf sounds really good. If i were doing that i would also chop up some olives and put them in the meatloaf.....adding some naturally salty ingredients would be better than just using salt.

[tifosi77]

I'm thinking of splurging and getting a restaurant quality blender.
Any recommendations?

Not restaurant quality, but I have no complaints about our Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer. They also have a full line of accessories/attachments, too.

[columbia]

I'm thinking of splurging and getting a restaurant quality blender.
Any recommendations?

Not restaurant quality, but I have no complaints about our Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer. They also have a full line of accessories/attachments, too.

This is probably a bit much for me, but I was looking at this one:
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I like the fact that it can be a juicer too. But $399 is kind of pricey.

[tifosi77]

Oh geez, I suck.

BLENDER, Tif..... BLENDER. Not 'stand mixer'.......

Geesh..........

We have this combo food processor and blender.


If I had a couple hundred to spend, I'd go for something like that Blendtec you linked.

[ExPatriatePen]

Local Irish Pub has hot wings for .10 on Wednesdays.

I never make my own anymore, because making them at home costs more than that.

[tifosi77]

lol yeah, you can't really have a 'loss leader' in a home kitchen.....

[mac5155]

Local Irish Pub has hot wings for .10 on Wednesdays.

I never make my own anymore, because making them at home costs more than that.

sheesh, cheapest i've ever had was 20 cents i think. 15 maybe like 4-5 years ago. but the 20 cent ones arent great at one place. the best ones i get are 30 cents on thursdays.

[columbia]

Has anyone made their own ketchup?
Worth the effort?

[Kraftster]

Has anyone made their own ketchup?
Worth the effort?

That's like asking whether its worth it to try to make your own guinness. You could try, but it would still not be guinness. Heinz ketchup is ketchup, so what you'd make would not be ketchup.

[columbia]

Has anyone made their own ketchup?
Worth the effort?

That's like asking whether its worth it to try to make your own guinness. You could try, but it would still not be guinness. Heinz ketchup is ketchup, so what you'd make would not be ketchup.

I just got some German curry ketchup and my brain went down the road of recreating that and then on to making my own basic ketchup.

[PenguinSteve-o]

Local Irish Pub has hot wings for .10 on Wednesdays.

I never make my own anymore, because making them at home costs more than that.

Place near me had .10 cent wings for a while, now they are .20 cents on Mcknight road. but their wings are not good anymore.

[tifosi77]

Has anyone made their own ketchup?
Worth the effort?

That's like asking whether its worth it to try to make your own guinness. You could try, but it would still not be guinness. Heinz ketchup is ketchup, so what you'd make would not be ketchup.

That's just a goofy statement to me.

There are few things you can make for yourself that you cannot make better than a mass-produced, preservative-laden commercial product. Ketchup is not one of them.

6 oz tomato paste
1/2 C corn syrup
1/2 C white vinegar
1/4 C water
1 Tbs sugar
1 tsp salt (basically to taste)
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Combine everything in a saucepan, whisk until smooth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Set aside and cool.

There. That's the basic recipe for Heinz ketchup, minus the additives necessary for shelf life extension. Have at it.

[columbia]

thanks man

[tifosi77]

And yes, I've made my own ketchup. And my own mustard. And my own mayonnaise..... etc etc.

It ain't hard, and it's 1000x better than anything from a jar. Except for this prepared mustard from Illinois called Boetje's. I would do murder for that stuff.

[count2infinity]

We just made steak sandwiches. It was ribeye steak shaved pretty thin which was sauteed and then added in with a mushroom and onion mixture. also made some oven baked steak fries seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. also, we made lemon squares with a strawberry sauce to take to my mom's house tomorrow for a mother's day celebration.

[the wicked child]

sounds good