Weekly Cooking (and related issues) Thread

[Jamestown1630]

In last week’s thread, we discovered that some of our Freeper Friends don’t like lima beans, and joked about doing a thread on ‘despised foods’. Instead, let’s just call it ‘less universally enjoyed’ foods; and here’s my Lima Bean Casserole recipe. I can’t recall where I got it, and the original recipe called for frozen limas; but I learned that canned ones work a lot better in this recipe.

Cheesy Lima Bean Casserole

2 pks. frozen lima beans, cooked (20 oz.) Or equivalent canned

1 C. each cottage cheese and sour cream

½ C. finely diced sweet onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. Each Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard

2 tsp. Paprika

½ tsp. Salt

Parmesan Cheese

chopped parsley

Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, onions, garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika and salt. Gently stir in the cooked lima beans.

Pour into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

We also learned that Brussels Sprouts aren’t universally adored. Freeper thingumbob posted a recipe that I really want to try – I bought the ‘Veri Veri Teriyaki’ last weekend just for this, but haven’t tried yet:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3561002/posts?page=45#45

In the meantime, here’s my ‘pickled’ Brussels Sprout recipe. This recipe originally called for 1 C. of Cider Vinegar and ½ C. of water – but we do a cup each of vinegar and water, to make it a little less sour; and we usually use a bag of the frozen Hanover Gold Line baby sprouts, instead of fresh. This is great warm or cold – that is, if you like Brussels Sprouts ;-)

Dilled Brussels Sprouts

1 bag frozen Baby Brussels Sprouts

1 C. cider vinegar

1 C. water

1 clove garlic, split (we use 2)

1 dried red chili pepper (we use 2)

1 T. dried dill weed

1 tsp. Salt.

Thaw the frozen sprouts before beginning. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until sprouts are tender.

-JT

[garandgal]

I absolutely love lima beans...have since I was a kid. I’ve been known to eat them straight out of the can (how embarrassing:) Didn’t see a recipe for Calico Beans posted; this is close to the recipe my Mom uses; all the guys love it:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cowboy-calico-beans

[Liz]

REPOST: A popular lo-carb dish from a famous Hollyood restaurant.

BAKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS / appy for one

METHOD Toss Brussels sprouts leaves, tb evo, s/p. Spread on ol/oil sprayed foil on sheetpan in single layer. Bake crispy 350 deg 10-12 min. Watch carefully/ burns easily. set aside to cool.

ALMONDS bake/toast almonds lightly brown. Set aside to cool.

DRESSING mix ½ tb red wine vinegar, ½ tb olive oil, tb drained capers. Add salt and red chile flakes to taste; mix well.

ASSEMBLY Plate crisp Brussels sprout leaves, then dressing, sliced almonds, and chp parsley.

SERVE immediately.

ING 20 Brussels sprouts separated into leaves 1 ½ tb evo ½ tb red wine vinegar tb drained capers 2 tb sliced almonds tb finely chopped fresh parsley s/p, to taste red chile flakes, to taste

[V K Lee]

THE PIONEER WOMAN OPENS
her store, bakery, restaurant. The sleepy little Oklahoma town is not far from here. One day soon hope to make the short jaunt to check it out.

TOUR OF THE MERCANTILE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4WUMzVuZ9I

OKLAHOMA NEWS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcbFn5WAc5o

FAMILY VISITS THE MERCANTILE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hQdGCeQLfQ

Pawhuska Ok Vlog Of The Mercantile Building ( The Pioneer Woman ) part1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cBqeWw6L4E

Broadcast KJRH -TV | Tulsa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg2xeQwUfZA

Wichita Eagle Road Trip Day/Dining with Denise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91E-gKPKRGM

The Pioneer Woman~The Mercantile~The Lodge-Family Visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Oz-iUE4lc

Her new enterprise seems to have been a really big show.
Or, as DJT would say, Yuge!

The above is hardly a fraction of the you tubes available. More are listed on the sites above.

[Rainbow Rising]

I think a lot of kids are turned-off by vegetables because they just aren’t cooked correctly - especially my generation, whose Moms boiled everything to death.

I think you're right. That's probably why cabbage gets such a bad rep. Too many people have bad childhood memories of boiled cabbage stinking up the house. But it's another vegetable that benefits from a nice pan saute or roast.

[Liz]

Ree's Mercantile is serving tomato soup in mini cast iron pots and
grilled cheese dippers on the side.

[V K Lee]

A girl close to my own heart :-) Cream of tomato soup is a favorite. Grilled cheese, popped corn or oyster crackers (perhaps a pat of butter) on top - all of these contribute to a stick to your ribs meal.

Ree has certainly left her mark on a small Oklahoma town. I remember seeing a video of the building just as renovation was beginning. That she has come this far is truly inspirational. A future Paula Deen, perhaps.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/all-pw-recipes/

DH once lived in that small Oklahoma town before coming to Texas. There is little he sees in the videos he is able to identify. Town Square and a courthouse - the common factor of all small towns.

[Jamestown1630]

Except for Cole Slaw, I was never a cabbage fan, until I found this recipe in a Shaker bookbook:

Cabbage in Caraway Cream

2 tsps. Butter

1 T. caraway seeds

1 small head cabbage, Shredded Coarsely

1 tsp. Sugar (opt.)

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tsp. Salt

1-1/2 T. Vinegar

½ C. Sour Cream

Heat butter in skillet. Add cabbage, salt and garlic, and stir well. Cover tightly and steam 10 minutes, or until tender (a little water may be added, but if you cook slowly, the cabbage will wilt and give up its own water.) Add caraway seeds, sugar (if used) and vinegar. Stir in Sour Cream, and serve immediately

[Jamestown1630]

That’s a lot like the ‘Barbecue’ Lima Beans that my husband makes. The problem with getting his recipes is that he ‘eyeballs’ everything, and it’s like pulling teeth to get him to give measurements. I’ll have to get him to make them soon, and watch over his shoulder ;-)

[Jamestown1630]

Wow, that’s a grown-up version of Kid’s Favorite School Lunch :-)

[Liz]

I once read that Frank Sinatra’s performance contract always included a bowl of hot tomato soup in his dressing room.

[Jamestown1630]

Probably cleared his throat :-)

[Liz]

Oh, Sinatra took very good care of his throat.

Even on non-performance days, he’d vocalize to keep those golden vocal chords vibrating.

[Liz]

Frank loved to cook and once had jars of his fave tomato sauce on the market.....said to be his mom's recipe.

[Trillian]

Happy Birthday! Your cake looks lovely and delicious.

[Yaelle]

Thanks! It was gone in 24 hours! Which is good.