Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #5

[PayrollNerd]

We just went to Foggy Bottom BBQ in Lawrenceville GA. Everything was delicious! I had pulled pork, baked beans and green beans. I tasted an onion ring too. My friends both had a full rack of ribs. One had coleslaw and said it was good too. We all have enough for two meals!

Foggy Bottom BBQ - Loganville, Lawrenceville

At Foggy Bottom BBQ, we believe that dining is more than just a meal – it’s an experience. Located in the suburbs of Atlanta in Loganville and downtown Lawrenceville, on the square, our ...

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[Inthedetails]

Would you mind sharing your recipe? I love wild rice.

I don't really have a recipe, but wing it every time. Today I did a little less than a cup of wild rice (because that's the amount I had left in the pantry), a couple of stalks of chopped celery, chopped onion, two chopped carrots, and garlic. For liquid I used mushroom soup plus water mixed with dried mushroom powder (I didn't have stock handy or I would've used that instead of canned mushroom soup), and milk to equal about 4 cups, butter. Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning. Cooked on high in crockpot about 4 hours until everything was cooked through.

Tonight I served as is. For leftovers I will puree into a creamier mixture and add chunks of sweet potato that are left over and perhaps some greens like kale. Chicken works well with the soup. Sometimes I add black beans or peppers. I could go on! Whatever sounds good, do it! A little red cabbage kraut on top adds nice color and crunch. I also like to add liquid aminos if it needs salt after cooking but I didn't do that today as the canned soup is salty, imo.

I love wild rice too.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Minnesota Wild Rice Soup

This Minnesota wild rice soup is creamy and delicious with a rich broth and hearty wild rice. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for a chilly winter evening!

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

This comforting wild rice and chicken soup is filled with flavor, thanks to an aromatic base of onions, carrots, and celery, a touch of garlic and thyme, and a final drizzle of rich cream.

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[BetteDavisEyes]

Not soup, but I've made this a few times.

Classic Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish

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[Tbone144]

This is pretty close to the cook’s illustrated one I use with great success. I like to use the turkey carcass and leftover meat at thanksgiving. If I’m craving it I’ll substitute chicken.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe - The Cookie Rookie®

Turkey wild rice soup is a great way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers! Make this creamy leftover turkey soup for post-holiday dinner.

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[PayrollNerd]

Last night I leftover had potato wedges for dinner. I added more cheese. No sour cream but they were still good. There’s still 2 left!

 

[Tbone144]

Made the black bean soup today and decided to keep it for lunch for the week instead of freeze drying it. I boiled the smoked ham bone with the black beans for about 2 hours with a couple of bay leaves. Then I sautéd diced carrot and celery with onion in some olive oil. Added some garlic and cumin. Pulled out ham bone and meat that fell off to cool and then added veggies to beans along with some chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and low sodium chicken stock and simmered for about 30 minutes. Then I took out some beans and stock and ran it through blender to help thicken it. Then added a bit of cornstarch and water to get it to correct consistency. Add bits of ham and some fresh cilantro and some fresh lime juice.

Tonight’s dinner is grilled steak, pork and chicken kebabs with grilled vegetables and 3 sauces. I made tzatziki, tonkatsu and a creamy apple mustard sauce.

I shouldn’t have to cook for rest of the week.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I just finished prepping carrots, celery, garlic, and onion for a pot of chicken wild rice soup. I seasoned chicken thighs and put them in the oven for about half an hour. I'll saute the vegetables then add the wild rice and chicken stock and let simmer for about an hour. I'll chop chicken thighs before adding them to the soup. It's breezy and chilly today - a perfect soup day.

DH is still trying to perfect his cooking skills with his cast iron skillet. Yesterday he made panko-crusted walleye that was delicious, even though it was a little too brown. We served it on a bed of spinach and arugula and finished polenta that I had cooked on Saturday to accompany Bolognese. Planning something really simple tomorrow: Deli turkey and bacon club sandwiches on Nino's awesome cranberry pecan bread.

 

[IceIce9]

I’m once again making ratatouille tonight, with probably the last of the garden produce. Tomatoes are nearly gone, and we probably just picked the last of the eggplant.

We are having friends over for dinner and everyone loves ratatouille.

 

[155etta]

Would you mind sharing your recipe? I love wild rice.

Not soup, but if you love wild rice this is an excellent side dish. And I like Particia Cornwell to boot.

https://parade.com/31716/patriciacornwell/patricia-cornwells-wild-rice-salad-with-cashews/

 

[Puzzles8]

I add a small splash of Dry Sherry to Wild Rice Soup. The alcohol cooks off, but it is an interesting flavor to add.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Not soup, but if you love wild rice this is an excellent side dish. And I like Particia Cornwell to boot.

https://parade.com/31716/patriciacornwell/patricia-cornwells-wild-rice-salad-with-cashews/

Kay Scarpetta loves to cook!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I add a small splash of Dry Sherry to Wild Rice Soup. The alcohol cooks off, but it is an interesting flavor to add.

Didn't think of Sherry and don't have any right now. I added a splash of half & half and freshly grated nutmeg for a little kick.

 

[Puzzles8]

Didn't think of Sherry and don't have any right now. I added a splash of half & half and freshly grated nutmeg for a little kick.

Make sure it is Dry Sherry. Sweet Sherry would ruin it!
Half & half and fresh nutmeg sound like a perfect addition.

 

[Inthedetails]

Thumbs up on this recipe for fig bars.

I used slightly less honey and spread the rolled-out dough with apricot jam before adding the fig mixture. Super good! I can think of many variations for the filling in this recipe.

Rolling out dough is not my favorite and I wasn't sure about rolling out to two narrow rectangles, but the dough is easy to work with and after minimal fussing, I got there. I also cut each roll into 8 pieces rather than 10.

Fun fall treat. Especially delicious with a cup of coffee.

Homemade Fig Bars - Weelicious

Homemade Fig Bars are easy, healthy and better than anything you can buy in the store. They’re going to blow your mind. What pre-packaged treat do you most remember your parents buying you as a child? Graham crackers? Chocolate chip cookies? Gingersnaps? Oreos? In my day, it was Fig Newtons. I...

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[PayrollNerd]

Even tho my aunt spent the morning in the ER, my uncle still made a fabulous dinner last night. She ate good and that’s what makes him happy.

He made roast pork with sage, tyme, salt, pepper, apples, onions and apple juice. It was so tender and flavorful.

He made red cabbage with onions that I’d never had before. It looked like Radicchio cabbage to me at first. It was good. He steamed small yellow potatoes too.

Captain the pup was sad after his momma left for the ER but he perked right back up when she came home.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Even tho my aunt spent the morning in the ER, my uncle still made a fabulous dinner last night. She ate good and that’s what makes him happy.

He made roast pork with sage, tyme, salt, pepper, apples, onions and apple juice. It was so tender and flavorful.

He made red cabbage with onions that I’d never had before. It looked like Radicchio cabbage to me at first. It was good. He steamed small yellow potatoes too.

Captain the pup was sad after his momma left for the ER but he perked right back up when she came home.

Captain looks like a happy camper!

I hope your aunt is alright. Your uncle is quite the chef. Sounds like you've been well-fed during your visit.

 

[iamshadow21]

Make sure it is Dry Sherry. Sweet Sherry would ruin it!
Half & half and fresh nutmeg sound like a perfect addition.

I add a splash of balsamic vinegar to a bunch of things, especially things like Bolognese. Adds a depth of flavour that makes it sing, and it's not got any alcohol, which is useful in this house, since my mother and housemate are both Mormon. They've been eating seperate to me and my partner for a while, though, so we've had at least one meal recently with port in it. Lovely!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I’m once again making ratatouille tonight, with probably the last of the garden produce. Tomatoes are nearly gone, and we probably just picked the last of the eggplant.

We are having friends over for dinner and everyone loves ratatouille.

How did the Titanic dinner party go? I love Ratatouille. It's always been my favorite veggie dish.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

The flock of wild turkeys continue to hang out in the 'hood. We've seen them on our deck and patio, and they also seem to like our backyard bench. We've taken lots of photos to send to folks who probably don't believe that we have wild turkeys living nearby.

DH and I had nice manis/pedis this afternoon and will go to dinner at Picano's as we haven't been for two weeks. It's chilly and rainy, so I plan to have soup instead of a salad with my entree.