Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #4

[PayrollNerd]

When you can't sleep, get up at 4:00am, make a cuppa hot tea and food prep.....

Yesterday, I was rooting thru the pantry and found a 4.5 oz glass jar of Armour Dried Beef. So, I figured if I was going to make a Dried Beef Ball, I'd better follow BetteDavisEye's lead and check the Worcestershire Sauce bottle. Sure enough, 8 months out of date. Not surprising since I rarely use it. I found the Publix brand so not overly expensive.

I hadn't made Dried Beef Ball in years so I looked up the recipe online. I was shocked to see so many use Onion Salt! I don't ever remember using Onion Salt. Lordy, that is too salty with dried beef. Anyway, I used garlic powder instead.

This is what I used, mixed it all together and it is chilling in the fridge. You can double it and use a 3-4 slices of the dried beef to wrap around the ball. Then it won't dry out when you take it to a party. I prefer it on Original Ritz Crackers or the Light Salt Ritz Crackers.

Dried Beef Ball
1 8oz block of regular cream cheese softened
1 4.5 oz jar Armour Dried Beef, finely chopped
2 scallions, washed well and diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

 

[kalvis]

I love these dried beef balls. I make them every year around the holidays. They are so simple to make and are always a hit.
We call them cheeseballs and I usually make them with Buddig brand meat because it isn’t as salty and is cheaper that dried beef.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Did the fridge yesterday. Our backs started hurting from bending down/stooping, so that was all the cleaning/purging we did. Didn't toss anything as freezer isn't full but took inventory of what we have, and what we might need. There was a partial loaf of Nino's rustic ciabatta that has probably been in the freezer for a couple of months. I let it thaw then put it in the food processor and made breadcrumbs. Probably made about 3 cups that will be good for meatloaf, meatballs, and/or Shrimp DeJong. There is a bag of mixed fruit that I'd forgotten about, so I will use it for smoothies. Half bag of artichoke hearts that I'll toss into my next pasta dish. I remembered getting two bags of fresh cranberries during the holiday season because they are not usually available at other times of the year. I won't have to buy them this year when they'll probably cost twice as much

Today is DH's pool day, but his back still hurts, so he won't swim. Instead, he'll do some stretches in the heated therapy pool and sit in the hot tub. We might do the small prep island that houses pots and pans, silverware drawer. All food is either in the pantry or fridge, so I'll have to share menus, recipes, or what's for dinner in future posts on this "foodie" thread. Coffees/teas are on a lower shelf of an upper cabinet next to the fridge. We won't get there for a few days.

We haven't had ground lamb for months because it is never on sale at Nion's and isn't worth $12.99#. DH went to Nino's yesterday for some targeted coupon items and got a 1# package of ground lamb that looks pretty nice. We'll have lamb burgers with goat cheese and salad tonight.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

When you can't sleep, get up at 4:00am, make a cuppa hot tea and food prep.....

Yesterday, I was rooting thru the pantry and found a 4.5 oz glass jar of Armour Dried Beef. So, I figured if I was going to make a Dried Beef Ball, I'd better follow BetteDavisEye's lead and check the Worcestershire Sauce bottle. Sure enough, 8 months out of date. Not surprising since I rarely use it. I found the Publix brand so not overly expensive.

I hadn't made Dried Beef Ball in years so I looked up the recipe online. I was shocked to see so many use Onion Salt! I don't ever remember using Onion Salt. Lordy, that is too salty with dried beef. Anyway, I used garlic powder instead.

This is what I used, mixed it all together and it is chilling in the fridge. You can double it and use a 3-4 slices of the dried beef to wrap around the ball. Then it won't dry out when you take it to a party. I prefer it on Original Ritz Crackers or the Light Salt Ritz Crackers.

Dried Beef Ball
1 8oz block of regular cream cheese softened
1 4.5 oz jar Armour Dried Beef, finely chopped
2 scallions, washed well and diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

My sister makes something like this but serves it hot w/crackers. Much too salty for me, and I can't have much dairy.

Re: your earlier mention of sour cream. Another dairy product that I really miss Yogurt, too. Started having it for breakfast in college and for many years following. I've pretty much figured out how much and what types of dairy I can tolerate so I don't have to take Lactaid that doesn't always work. I end up regretting that I ate dairy that didn't agree with me

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Michigan sweet corn: Summer's golden ticket

Two varieties of Michigan corn — super-sweet “golden corn,” and the less-sweet, more intensely corn-flavored bi-color corn — offer delicious options.

www.detroitnews.com

Gnawing on sweet corn is a summertime ritual.

It’s a downright primal pleasure. Dignity tossed to the wind, lips glistening with butter, we gorge on cob after cob.

Of course, that’s not the only way to enjoy fresh sweet corn, which is good on and off the cob.

Just ask Anthony Patton, executive chef at Grey Ghost in Detroit. Corn’s potential, he maintains, is largely untapped. “Really have fun with it. You can do a lot with corn.”...

We love Michigan sweet corn. Rarely eat corn unless it's Michigan corn in season. Magical Michigan maize

 

[PayrollNerd]

Michigan sweet corn: Summer's golden ticket

Two varieties of Michigan corn — super-sweet “golden corn,” and the less-sweet, more intensely corn-flavored bi-color corn — offer delicious options.

www.detroitnews.com

Gnawing on sweet corn is a summertime ritual.

It’s a downright primal pleasure. Dignity tossed to the wind, lips glistening with butter, we gorge on cob after cob.

Of course, that’s not the only way to enjoy fresh sweet corn, which is good on and off the cob.

Just ask Anthony Patton, executive chef at Grey Ghost in Detroit. Corn’s potential, he maintains, is largely untapped. “Really have fun with it. You can do a lot with corn.”...

We love Michigan sweet corn. Rarely eat corn unless it's Michigan corn in season. Magical Michigan maize

We ate at this rural restaurant near Townsend TN decades ago. They had the most amazing corn chowder with Gualtney ham in it. It was to die for. I love fresh corn and could make a meal of it. When I have a lot, I cut it off the cob and fry it in butter.

 

[killarney rose]

Y’all need to try fresh sweet corn cut off the cob cream style. So much work but so worth it.

 

[RusselSprout]

I love sweetcorn and add it to lots of things like my enchiladas, omelette, pizza, chilli. I once made a sweet potato and sweetcorn soup, with chilli! It was DELICIOUS! It was a blitzed soup, but all that sweetness with the chilli, it was a match made in heaven ! I think I'll have to make that soup again soon! If I find the recipe I'll post it.

 

[anneg]

Anyone make corn fritters?

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Anyone make corn fritters?

Haven't ever made them, but that might be a good way for me to use up corn meal that's been in the pantry for at least a year. If they're fried, forget it. I don't fry anything and don't like most fried foods.

ETA: This recipe calls for corn meal and flour. Looks like the fritters are sauteed in butter (I'd probably use canola oil). Don't recall ever having corn fritters, but apple fritters with maple syrup was the only lunch that I liked in the dorm.

Corn Fritters

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[BetteDavisEyes]

Y’all need to try fresh sweet corn cut off the cob cream style. So much work but so worth it.

This is another dish that I can no longer enjoy due to lactose issues. Too much butter and cream.

 

[killarney rose]

This is another dish that I can no longer enjoy due to lactose issues. Too much butter and cream.

I don’t put cream in mine. Just butter, salt, and pepper. It’s a regional thing. But here I’m my area, this is the way we make it. Creamed here, refers to the way it is cut off of the cob.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I don’t put cream in mine. Just butter, salt, and pepper. It’s a regional thing. But here I’m my area, this is the way we make it. Creamed here, refers to the way it is cut off of the cob.

Thanks for the tip. I've watched Food Network's Katie Lee Biegel make creamed corn, and she also uses it in casseroles. I can tolerate small amounts of butter, so I might be able to manage your version.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Quick and easy dinner tonight. We usually add briny marinated artichokes, or I might toss in the half bag of frozen artichokes that I found in the freezer.

Pasta Puttanesca

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I pre-ordered the new Ina Garten cookbook yesterday. Signed copy of Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook will ship after its release on October 25. I've read that Ina will have a fall series of her cooking show based on the new cookbook this fall on Food Network. Looking forward to a new cooking show as I don't care for all of the competition and reality shows that are prominent on FN these days.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I don’t put cream in mine. Just butter, salt, and pepper. It’s a regional thing. But here I’m my area, this is the way we make it. Creamed here, refers to the way it is cut off of the cob.

I found this video very helpful. Is this how you make your creamed corn?

 

[killarney rose]

No, I have a special cutter that I use. It cuts the kernels open and cuts them from the cob As well so you get all that good liquid (cream)from the kernels. They are on Amazon. I would post a link but it’s tied to my account when I do. But they are easily found.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

No, I have a special cutter that I use. It cuts the kernels open and cuts them from the cob As well so you get all that good liquid (cream)from the kernels. They are on Amazon. I would post a link but it’s tied to my account when I do. But they are easily found.

Something like this?

I probably wouldn't make creamed corn often enough to justify another kitchen gadget. Looks dangerous - the reason I'll never buy a mandolin

 

[killarney rose]

Yes, that’s it! You can really hurt yourself if you aren’t careful. I’ve done it in the past. Minor cuts that sting. But I manage to remain cut free this summer. I put up quite a bit of corn this year.

 

[RusselSprout]

Sausage, Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta

Our sausage, tomato and mascarpone pasta recipe is sure to become a family favourite, and ready in just 30 minutes it's a quick and easy dish for a mid-week dinner.

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I'm having pasta tonight too, the sauce is simmering away as we speak, it's looking and smelling good! I've not made this before, I hope it turns out OK!

 

[PayrollNerd]

When I lived in TN we had a round corn cob cutter and the handles were wood. It was very similar to this one. The blade was in the center and a handle on each side.