Posted on 06/08/2016 4:23:46 PM PDT by Jamestown1630
The picture above may look like a sickly amoeba; but it's fish, cooked in a very convenient and mess-free way: in parchment paper, or, en papillote
The very first time we tried this, it turned out perfectly. If you line your baking sheet with foil, there's little clean-up, and if you've never created a parchment packet, there will be a tutorial in Chef John's video below. This is an especially good way to cook fish as it always comes out very moist and tender.
But there are other ways to do 'food in packets', including Hobo Packs, a traditional Boy Scout specialty, which can be done in the oven, on the grill, or in the coals of a campfire. We tried a typical one the other night, and it came out very well, and just involves layering prepared stuffing mix, chicken, broccoli and Ranch dressing on a big foil square, and folding it up into a leak-proof packet (we tend to fold these 'burrito' style):
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/foil-pack-chicken-broccoli-dinner-75460.aspx
While researching this, I found a neat little site with lots of Boy Scout Recipes
http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/recipe/show-recipes-bear.asp
Finally, here is the recipe for Chef John's fish 'amoeba', pictured at the beginning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHl1AAAeKGM
-JT
Delia’s a great cook and also has an engaging personality.
Her faith must play a big part in all she does.
I also use the apple corer/slicer to make thick julienne potatoes.
I hope it works well for you.
RASPBERRY SWIRL BROWNIES
BATTER Stir 50 strokes 19.8 oz fave brownie mix, 8 tb melted butter,
1/3 c water, 2 lge eggs, tsp vanilla (batter lightens in texture). Pour into
lightly sprayed 13x9" pan, smooth top.
FINAL Drop tsp/fulls 1/2 c seedless raspberry jam on top; swirl jam into
batter. Scatter 1/4 c semi/choco/chips over top. Or drizzle w/ melted white
chocolate, if you have it.
Bake til outer 2" forms crust; feels slightly firm 350 deg 23-27 mins; wire rack 30 mins. Slice.
SERVE garnished ww/ fresh berries.
NOTE Can foil/freeze 6 months - thaw on counter overnight.
LOL!
Well, at least nowadays, with phones, Kindles, etc., and portable Internet, waiting-time is never wasted. I used to carry books around, or hope there was something interesting in the doctor’s or the car mechanic’s waiting room.
Oh wow! I bet it does! If I could afford the calories, I’d do that a LOT! (But I can have smidges from time to time! :-D)
Love the idea! Thanks again!
Baked Carrot Fritters
Combine 2 c mashed cooked carrots, 1 1/2 c soft breadcrumbs, cup
shredded sharp Cheddar. s/p, dash hot sauce. Fold in stiff egg white. Form
patties; roll in coarse-crushed cornflakes. Bake on lightly greased baking
sheet 375 deg 30 min.
I made the Raspberry Swirl Brownies on Sunday and they were so moist and delicious! Raspberry and chocolate is a delightful combination. Thank you for posting the recipe! I’m going to add it to my collection.
So glad you liked the Raspberry Brownies, R/R.
It really is a special recipe.
Even if you lose the recipe, it’s right here, forever, thanks to JT’s wonderful thread
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