Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #5

[iamshadow21]

Whenever I read about Yorkshire pudding I think it's some cross between a pastry and a bread/roll, until I come to a screeching halt when I read "beef drippings".

Is it a pastry/bread with a meat component/meat flavor, or are the beef drippings really just a fat source that could be swapped for butter or oil or other fat?

I think it's a fat source. Dripping is traditional, and does impart a flavour. I think a lot of people would use oil these days, because of the lower cholesterol and the convenience. We don't all have jars of dripping lying about. Well, I do, in my fridge, from the last roast I did, but I'm not everybody.

Think of Yorkshire puddings as a savoury version of whatchamacallit... a dutch baby? I've never had one, but I've seen pictures. Only Yorkshires tend to be made in a preheated muffin tin with fat in them, you pour in the batter into the separate muffin reservoirs and put it back in the oven.... rather than in a skillet.

 

[Catmommy]

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I think I was served too many marshmallow topped sweet potato brown sugar concoctions when I was growing up. The baked sweet potato marshmallow casserole was super popular back in the 70s. More like a dessert than a vegetable. And it seemed like every family get together or gathering with friends included a variety of sweet potato marshmallow bake.

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I HATE sweet potato casserole. And it was one of my mom's special favorites. She proudly presented her version which included raisins and toasted marshmallow topping every holiday. She took umbrage at me refusing even a "taste" after I got old enough to not eat something I hated just to be polite.

I am still not a fan of sweet potatoes any style though my brother insists I'd "like them baked with just butter". Lots of butter, lots of salt, lots of pepper is what I'm thinking. No honey, no brown sugar, no maple syrup or sweetness of any kind. Then maybe. But only maybe.

 

[Seni]

Grill slices of sweet potato, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic.

Or make a mash, with potato, carrots. Parsley and coriander

 

[PayrollNerd]

I HATE sweet potato casserole. And it was one of my mom's special favorites. She proudly presented her version which included raisins and toasted marshmallow topping every holiday. She took umbrage at me refusing even a "taste" after I got old enough to not eat something I hated just to be polite.

I am still not a fan of sweet potatoes any style though my brother insists I'd "like them baked with just butter". Lots of butter, lots of salt, lots of pepper is what I'm thinking. No honey, no brown sugar, no maple syrup or sweetness of any kind. Then maybe. But only maybe.

Sweet potato casserole reminded me of baby food. I didn’t like it. I don’t eat baked sweet potato but if there’s sweet potato fries, I’ll eat a few. But there has to be more sour cream than fry. You know, it’s all about balance. LOL!

 

[Tbone144]

I make a roasted butternut squash that is topped with pecans, maple syrup and goat cheese, just a drizzle for flavor. It has cayenne and some thyme in the drizzle. So many people have tried it who say they don’t like butternut squash but they like that dish. I pull it out at holidays.

I grilled up 4 zucchini in thin planks and I’ve been working on that this week with different flavors. My favorite is lemon basil vinaigrette.

MIL made an orange pound cake that we have been having with fresh sliced strawberries. We’ll see if I lose any weight this week.

 

[iamshadow21]

I make a roasted butternut squash that is topped with pecans, maple syrup and goat cheese, just a drizzle for flavor. It has cayenne and some thyme in the drizzle. So many people have tried it who say they don’t like butternut squash but they like that dish. I pull it out at holidays.

RSBM

That sounds amazing.

I may have to try making that with sweet potato. Partner can't have much pumpkin these days, though we love it, because of the FODMAPs, but sweet potato is okay.

 

[IceIce9]

I HATE sweet potato casserole. And it was one of my mom's special favorites. She proudly presented her version which included raisins and toasted marshmallow topping every holiday. She took umbrage at me refusing even a "taste" after I got old enough to not eat something I hated just to be polite.

I am still not a fan of sweet potatoes any style though my brother insists I'd "like them baked with just butter". Lots of butter, lots of salt, lots of pepper is what I'm thinking. No honey, no brown sugar, no maple syrup or sweetness of any kind. Then maybe. But only maybe.

My grandma used to put brown sugar and butter on roasted carrots. I love to roast carrots but they have natural sweetness so I never add brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey.

I don’t really like any sweetness on my vegetables. I like vegetables to be savory, desserts to be sweet.

I like mashed sweet potatoes with butter and seasonings, and baked sweet potato fries.

 

[RusselSprout]

Left over peas and brocolli from last night in an omelette for lunch today. I never get sick of omelettes! So quick and easy, and healthy too.

 

[killarney rose]

I can’t imagine sweet potatoes served as a savory dish. Gross. I like mine either with butter or butter and brown sugar. Served with ham and another vegetable side. I like the sweet/savory effect.
we have sweet potato casserole with a crunchy / streusel topping on holidays. Always served with baked ham. It’s dessert like.

 

[IceIce9]

Left over peas and brocolli from last night in an omelette for lunch today. I never get sick of omelettes! So quick and easy, and healthy too.

I love omelettes too, and frequently make them with bits of leftover fresh vegetables and cheeses. I buy fresh produce every week, and I make omelettes when I have a stalk of broccoli, a red bell pepper, some grape tomatoes, half a red onion, and whatever cheeses I have on hand.

I also make breakfast casseroles with leftover fresh vegetables and cheeses. Our favorite is tater tot breakfast casserole, super easy to make. Just layer frozen tater tots, chopped fresh vegetables, cheese, in a baking dish. Mix 8 eggs and a cup of milk, pour over the layers and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

 

[anneg]

I make a roasted butternut squash that is topped with pecans, maple syrup and goat cheese, just a drizzle for flavor. It has cayenne and some thyme in the drizzle. So many people have tried it who say they don’t like butternut squash but they like that dish. I pull it out at holidays.

I grilled up 4 zucchini in thin planks and I’ve been working on that this week with different flavors. My favorite is lemon basil vinaigrette.

MIL made an orange pound cake that we have been having with fresh sliced strawberries. We’ll see if I lose any weight this week.

The butternut squash sounds great. I've never had orange pound cake but I'm sure I'd like it.

 

[whiterhino]

I should stop visiting this thread

The butternut squash sounds delicious and so does orange pound cake. Never had sweet potato casserole. I've made sweet potato chips though which were delicious but a lot of effort for such a small batch that would get eaten by the time the next batch was done lol. Then one day I saw them premade at the grocery store and nobody thought to tell me! I'd been making them like a fool

 

[anneg]

I should stop visiting this thread

The butternut squash sounds delicious and so does orange pound cake. Never had sweet potato casserole. I've made sweet potato chips though which were delicious but a lot of effort for such a small batch that would get eaten by the time the next batch was done lol. Then one day I saw them premade at the grocery store and nobody thought to tell me! I'd been making them like a fool

I like to mix apples with winter squash or sweet potatoes in a casserole... preferably McIntosh apples. I do usually sweeten with brown sugar or maple syrup.

 

[killarney rose]

I like to mix apples with winter squash or sweet potatoes in a casserole... preferably McIntosh apples. I do usually sweeten with brown sugar or maple syrup.

One of our local restaurants serves a dish called yams n apples. Basically sliced yams and sliced apples with cinnamon spice and a sweet glaze. It’s so good. It’s usually served on Thursday night. I always choose their baked pork chops(fork tender,falling off the bone)turnip greens, yams n apples and fried cornbread. They are so good together.

 

[IceIce9]

If you happen to be a Royal Watcher, you might be interested in this cookbook. I am NOT a Royal Watcher but I like some of the recipes.

"Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen' by Darren McGrady, former royal chef.

 

[whiterhino]

If you happen to be a Royal Watcher, you might be interested in this cookbook. I am NOT a Royal Watcher but I like some of the recipes.

"Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen' by Darren McGrady, former royal chef.

Too rich for my blood

I do recall reading a recipe that the Queen and King liked. It was new baby potatoes roasted in olive oil, butter and rosemary. The King liked his with gravy IIRC.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Happy Cinco de Mayo! We were originally going to have shrimp enchiladas, but DH went to Costco on Wednesday and got a roast chicken. We'll have chicken enchiladas with colorful peppers, onion, Monterey Jack cheese, green enchilada sauce, sour cream, avocado.

DH found some lovely vanilla bean scones at Kroger. I bought a jar of local cherry jam a while ago; it will be perfect with the scones and clotted cream while watching the Coronation tomorrow morning. I will probably assemble my "royal" quiche/casserole tonight. I'm going to use split English muffins as the crust; filling will be eggs, bacon, spinach, Gruyere cheese, freshly grated nutmeg. We'll have the quiche for dinner tomorrow unless we decide to go out, in which case, Sunday dinner will already be made.

Have a royal weekend!

 

[Mert]

Happy Cinco De Mayo! I really enjoy this holiday.

We will be doing chicken enchiladas, as well. Will make mexican style rice and Chi Chi’s sweet corn cake. This was a favorite from my childhood and teens, when the restaurant Chi Chi’s was still in business. Now, Kroger carries the mix. It is a nice throwback/memory.

Sweet Corn Cake Mix | Seasonings & Mixes | CHI-CHI’S® Brand | Chi-Chi's

Serve CHI-CHI'S® Sweet Corn Cake Mix with your favorite toppings or use it to make traditional pancakes for a variety of delicious dishes.

www.salsas.com

 

[Mert]

*Double post

 

[PayrollNerd]

Ok, I need to pick your brains.......

I believe this Sunday will be our last cool morning for the season. That means the last opportunity for my Brussels sprouts to get that sweetness that comes from cool/cold weather. My plan is to harvest the big ones that will be ready. I've been watching videos on storing them.

Questions for those who have ever stored them......

Did you blanch them, then freeze them in baggies or, do you vacuum seal them?
When they're thawed do they get mushy? How do you cook them at that point?

After you vacuum seal them, but not freeze them, can you mail them to someone? I'd like to mail some to my oldest and I'd use Priority Mail. I wonder if they'd spoil in a 2 day shipment?