Posted on 08/23/2017 3:47:45 PM PDT by Jamestown1630
The white gravy is a cinch because that's how I make my fried chicken gravy and the way my mom did, and everybody loves it.
I don't get out to eat and I'm sure there a few places where they are good. I really like good restaurant ones because I think they deep fry them, and the grease gets "seasoned" if they don't use it past the icky stage.
So I eat frozen dinners. Haven't tried Boston Market yet and didn't care much for Hungry Man. So I buy humble old 10 for $10 Banquet ones. Can just see you recoiling in shock. Hungry Man does have 2 chicken fried chicken patties with white gravy which I liked and they used to seem better but I won't buy any more except the last-mentioned of those even though they are pretty cheap at Walmart.
At home my mom cooked minute steaks and stirred half and half in the drippings (frond lol). And she cooked round steak she pounded with a ballpeen (sp?) hammer and dredged in flour, then browned on both sides in probably butter and Crisco (her go to, said the butter helped with browning and flavor). Then she would simmer them in water, not too much, covered on top of the stove (I switched to oven for that part). It was always so good.
Potatoes and gravy are my fav. I finally cobbled together a KFC knockoff with Better than Boullion that wasn't too bad and by the time I got it on instant Betty Crocker mashed potatoes, I ate a bunch of it. Too little B than B and no flavor; too much and the salt in that stuff is terrible. I used part beef and part chicken and thickened with a flour slurry because cornstarch breaks down if saved for leftovers.
Yada, yada, yada. I never have sense enough to quit.
I like a hungry man sometimes. The turkey & dressing & fried chicken. One of my huge favorites is Banquet’s chicken pot pies. I love those!!!!! They will always be my childhood & adult favorite. Better than many of the more expensive brands.
The plate lunch place where I get the CF steak does deep fry it & you’re right, it really gives great flavor. Your mom’s minute steaks sound luscious! Childhood food memories are so wonderful.
We’re having the rain remnants of Harvey, so I am really hungry & have two banquet chicken pot pies in the oven! I’m going to demolish them ; )
Yeah one isn’t enough, that’s for sure. Happy eating! With the “we” I was wondering if you have to share with somebody.
My husband & animals. I savored every bite : )
I like to bake a quickie focaccia with that frozen bread dough you can buy with 5 or 6 loaves in a bag. I let the dough thaw and then press into a 9” round baking pan. Top with olive oil, sliced thin onion, peppers and some sun dried tomatoes, sprinkle heavy with parmesan cheese. Bake about 30 minutes at 350, maybe a little less.
Boston Market makes a 1# one, the crust browns beautifully but not that tasty; the filling chock full of chicken cubes, veggies and gravy, but it's a little too much for one person and not really that tasty unless you are very hungry.
Boston Market makes a great "meatloaf" frozen entree (more like chopped steak with the best gravy I've ever had with those conveniences. Lots of gravy, too, and potatoes pretty good and a little more than the others we've talked about..
I am enjoying that Italian salad right now thanks for the recipe. I had everything but arugula, substituted some red romaine. Also threw in some small strips of hard salami.
Wow,I’m going to try that!
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