Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #2

[IceIce9]

Well, no need to do meal prep! Divide it up and freeze it! LOL!

It actually made really great leftovers!

It was amusing though to see both the big platters piled high with food in front of me at the table.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

It actually made really great leftovers!

It was amusing though to see both the big platters piled high with food in front of me at the table.

Thank you for sharing the charming story Makes me hungry for Mexican. Maybe next time we dine out, we'll try the Mexican restaurant that took first place in Hour Detroit Magazine's Best of Detroit reader choices. We've never been to El Charro, but the menu is interesting.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Sometimes, the simplest things are delicious. I made a very simple omelet today, with fresh chives. It was so delicious. I added a spice, that I like, local to Montana. It is a mix of salt, pepper, nutme(?). Perfect on eggs.
Alpine Touch Pick 4 Spice Pack

So nice to have fresh herbs now.

Eggs are wonderful for any meal When I have leftover veggies, I assemble a "strata" with some type of bread, eggs, cheese, and whatever leftover veggies I have on hand. Cover tightly, refrigerate, and let it set for several hours or overnight. Bake for 35-45 minutes until eggs are set and top has browned. Delicious any time of the day. We're doing takeout tonight, and I will make a veggie strata for tomorrow.

ETA: Today's version includes crusty Italian bread cut into cubes, 7 large eggs, leftover grilled asparagus and red peppers, crumbled feta, and shredded cheddar.

 

[IceIce9]

Speaking of leftover veggies, have you ever made Bubble & Squeak? A tasty way to use up leftover veggies.

Make Your Mondays Bubble and Squeak With This Recipe

 

[mickey2942]

Speaking of leftover veggies, have you ever made Bubble & Squeak? A tasty way to use up leftover veggies.

Make Your Mondays Bubble and Squeak With This Recipe

Anything with an egg on it! Toad in a hole?

My husband loves stuffing, and how often does anyone really make stuffing? I will make up a box of Stove Top, with veggies, maybe an apple, throw in some sausage, and top with two perfect eggs! Dinner is done.

 

[Shamrock1]

I make a lot of crustless quiches using whatever needs to be used up, and it always works. Last spoonful of salsa, the half-cup of frozen broccoli “dust” left in the bag, thicker soups, etc. Sometimes I’ll make a crust from frozen shredded potatoes (Trader Joe’s sells). Used a thick tomato soup, feta, and frozen spinach this week. Most versions freeze well, too.

 

[IceIce9]

Anything with an egg on it! Toad in a hole?

My husband loves stuffing, and how often does anyone really make stuffing? I will make up a box of Stove Top, with veggies, maybe an apple, throw in some sausage, and top with two perfect eggs! Dinner is done.

We make traditional Toad in a hole with bread, but also have used other “bases” for the egg. Leftover rice makes a good base.

One of our favorites is using refried beans, i mound refried beans into several piles in a large skillet and use an large spoon to make holes for the eggs. Before dropping the egg in the hole I fry the mounds of refried beans until the edges start to get crisp. Then drop the eggs into the holes and cook until the eggs achieve desired degree of cooked.

Then I shred some cheese and sprinkle on top of the eggs. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.

I also like to sauté onions, garlic, and peppers alongside the bean mounds.

If I have leftover Mexican rice and refried beans I make some of mounds from rice and some from beans. Then after the eggs are done I serve on a platter with chopped tomato and shredded lettuce, plus the salsa and sour cream.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Toad in the hole here is completely different. And there's no hole (or toad). Its a Yorkshire pudding batter cooked in a roasting tin with whole sausages (the toads allegedly). A wintry thing, served with mash potatoes gravy and green veg.

 

[IceIce9]

Toad in the hole here is completely different. And there's no hole (or toad). Its a Yorkshire pudding batter cooked in a roasting tin with whole sausages (the toads allegedly). A wintry thing, served with mash potatoes gravy and green veg.

Interesting. The Toad in a hole I grew up with was simply a piece of white bread that had a round hole cut in the middle with a biscuit cutter. Then both sides lightly buttered, fried in a skillet with an egg dropped into the hole. Usually it was topped with a slice of American cheese.

As an adult I started experimenting with whole grain bread and different cheese. And added toppings like red onion, sliced avocado, etc.

I’ve even see Toad in a hole on the menu in restaurants.

 

[mickey2942]

What the heck? You mean it is not a for real toad?!

 

[PayrollNerd]

What the heck? You mean it is not a for real toad?!

LOL!!!!

I read all those descriptions and was trying to wrap my head around it all. Lordy, I need sleep.

 

[mickey2942]

The other day, I bought cheese rolls with jalapeños. They were getting a bit stale, so, since I was planning on tossing them anyway, I tore them up, put them in a cake pan with a few green onions, shredded cheese, and put some eggs whipped with milk over the mess.

Will see how it is tomorrow for brunch. If it doesn't work, no great loss.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Interesting. The Toad in a hole I grew up with was simply a piece of white bread that had a round hole cut in the middle with a biscuit cutter. Then both sides lightly buttered, fried in a skillet with an egg dropped into the hole. Usually it was topped with a slice of American cheese.

As an adult I started experimenting with whole grain bread and different cheese. And added toppings like red onion, sliced avocado, etc.

I’ve even see Toad in a hole on the menu in restaurants.

I really like the sound of this! Too bad I'm still laying off carbs to lower my sugar levels

 

[IceIce9]

I’ve been seeing some childhood favorites on the menus at restaurants, like fried bologna and cheese sandwiches and toad in the hole.

One of my friends and I get invitations to visit new restaurant openings, and we’ve noticed some of the nicer restaurants are featuring nostalgic menu items like fried bologna, Kraft mac & cheese, Toad on a hole, etc. During COVID restrictions there weren’t any restaurant openings but since the mandates and restrictions have been lifted in our state we get invitations literally every week. We are both fully vaccinated but are still careful, always wear masks and dine on the patio.

There was a restaurant that was a cold cereal buffet (I never dined there because I don’t like cold cereal) but it closed during COVID and I read that it is now permanently closed.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Interesting. The Toad in a hole I grew up with was simply a piece of white bread that had a round hole cut in the middle with a biscuit cutter. Then both sides lightly buttered, fried in a skillet with an egg dropped into the hole. Usually it was topped with a slice of American cheese...

We call it "Egg In the Hole". I've never perfected the breakfast dish, but DH has it mastered. I figure it's because he learned to make "Egg In the Hole" at summer camp. No cheese, but we use different types of bread.

While traveling around Great Britain by car for two weeks in 1995, we had a chance to sample many British/Scottish delicacies. We enjoyed classics like Fish & Chips, Toad In the Hole, Bangers & Mash, Bubble & Squeak, and a lot of really great lamb. We passed on Haggis, but we did have some delicious Scottish meat pies. Can't forget to mention afternoon tea at Betty's Tea Room in Harrogate Bettys Harrogate

One of your earlier posts made us think about having Mexican, so we got takeout from Chipotle's last night. Haven't had their food in several years and did not recall it being so spicy. I had a chicken quesadilla with pinto beans and rice. Way too spicy and gave me terrible heartburn. DH liked his pork tacos, and we have guac and chips left over. Guacamole is way too spicy for me

 

[mickey2942]

The strata this am was perfect. We ate half of it, rest for tomorrow.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

What the heck? You mean it is not a for real toad?!

How would you like to sample this Cornish delicacy? A History of Stargazy Pie, England's Strangest Christmas Dish (vice.com)

 

[mickey2942]

How would you like to sample this Cornish delicacy? A History of Stargazy Pie, England's Strangest Christmas Dish (vice.com)

Reminds me of the fish that roll up on the beaches of Lake Michigan. But definitely, if you are hungry, "Stargazy Pie" would be a treat.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Pear Bread Report

Tasty tasty! Yummy! We will definitely make this again. I used my mini loaf pans. It made 12 little mini loaves. I used gluten free flour. I added just a dash of nutmeg too. GF flour can make baked goods a bit bland. Plus pears are a mild fruit. The cinnamon & nutmeg combo is nice.

I thought the batter was too thick at first so I added a teaspoon of milk. I was worried the pears would be smashed when I folded them in. But it was fine.

Fresh Pear Bread

 

[PayrollNerd]

Veggie prep day here. I’ve never roasted cabbage before. I read a few recipes and it sounded good. It chars a bit which is expected. After all the other veggies were done, I turned the oven down from 400 to 375. I’ve stirred it twice so far. It sure smells good.

Roasted Red potatoes.
Green beans with tiny Yukon Gold potatoes.
Baked Zucchini which I had to peel because the skin was in rough shape.
Roasted Beets.