Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #6

[Inthedetails]

This is kinda food related. I’ve randomly decided to add to my “food forest” plan. My friend saves cardboard for me so I laid a bunch of it out back. I’m not sure what all I will plant yet.

My rutabaga did well last spring. The beets did not so I bought new seeds. I’m going to put seeds in a few cups and see what happens.

I’m not going to do an another metal raised bed. I have a lot of old concrete pieces the former owners left. I’ll edge it with those. I’ll put down hardware cloth (metal mesh) to prevent the voles from getting into the veggies. Then I’ll pile soil, compost & perlite in there. Stay tuned.

That is definitely food related!
cool!

 

[Inthedetails]

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Thanksgiving is next week. Will you be preparing the Turkey Day feast, going to someone else's house, ordering Thanksgiving dinner from a restaurant or store, or dining out? Please share your plans for Turkey Day, menus, recipes, etc.

I used to enjoy making Thanksgiving dinner for local family, but it's just too much work for me now. Last year we invited our niece and her family to join us for Turkey Day dinner at Picano's, and we will do the same this year. There will be a special menu that includes a traditional turkey dinner for those who want it, with other choices of meat, poultry, fish, and pasta dishes. Food and service were wonderful, and we look forward to another enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner at Picano's next week.

One of my kids will be visiting over Thanksgiving. He said he wants the "whole spread." So it sounds like we will go traditional this year, though it will just be three of us. Personally, I'm okay with traditional or doing something different. My son likes to bake pies so he will either do that or we will do it together. I will make my wild-rice/mushroom/pepper dish and a cranberry sauce. My husband likes to do the rest and that's fine with me. I am usually on clean-up duty too (which I don't mind).

 

[neesaki]

We seldom use heavy cream in soups, though often the recipes will list it as an ingredient. Instead, we remove half the soup and blend it, then stir it back to the pot. It makes the soup much creamier.

That’s a great idea for someone like me who can’t eat cream. Thanks for the tip!

 

[whiterhino]

This is kinda food related. I’ve randomly decided to add to my “food forest” plan. My friend saves cardboard for me so I laid a bunch of it out back. I’m not sure what all I will plant yet.

My rutabaga did well last spring. The beets did not so I bought new seeds. I’m going to put seeds in a few cups and see what happens.

I’m not going to do an another metal raised bed. I have a lot of old concrete pieces the former owners left. I’ll edge it with those. I’ll put down hardware cloth (metal mesh) to prevent the voles from getting into the veggies. Then I’ll pile soil, compost & perlite in there. Stay tuned.

I am impressed with all your posts in this thread! The banana breads, the gardening... Industrious! And I love a good root vegetable

We have a community food forest in my neighbourhood. Some of he produce goes to the food bank which is really nice. They're trying to create a solution to the high grocery prices and food scarcity that people have been experiencing since Covid. I love the idea of community working together to help solve a problem.

@IceIce9 & @neesaki you can also use instant dried potato flakes to thicken soup. It might take away from the flavor though and it doesn't work with all recipes.

You can even use instant potato mix to make a soup all on its own. It sounds awful, I promise it isn't! Essentially it's just preparing the potatoes from the package and adding double the liquid. I also sautee red onion, garlic, corn and bacon to add into the mix. Cheese is also great but anything, really. It's comforting and super quick to make when you need something cheap and fast.

 

[kalvis]

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Thanksgiving is next week. Will you be preparing the Turkey Day feast, going to someone else's house, ordering Thanksgiving dinner from a restaurant or store, or dining out? Please share your plans for Turkey Day, menus, recipes, etc.

I used to enjoy making Thanksgiving dinner for local family, but it's just too much work for me now. Last year we invited our niece and her family to join us for Turkey Day dinner at Picano's, and we will do the same this year. There will be a special menu that includes a traditional turkey dinner for those who want it, with other choices of meat, poultry, fish, and pasta dishes. Food and service were wonderful, and we look forward to another enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner at Picano's next week.

I will have carry in (pot luck) with my co-workers this Friday at work. Thanksgiviving Day DH and I will be at his sisters house for a traditional turkey dinner with his mother, sisters and their families. I will make a pumpkin roll and a side dish (I haven’t decided yet).

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

[neesaki]

I am impressed with all your posts in this thread! The banana breads, the gardening... Industrious! And I love a good root vegetable

We have a community food forest in my neighbourhood. Some of he produce goes to the food bank which is really nice. They're trying to create a solution to the high grocery prices and food scarcity that people have been experiencing since Covid. I love the idea of community working together to help solve a problem.

@IceIce9 & @neesaki you can also use instant dried potato flakes to thicken soup. It might take away from the flavor though and it doesn't work with all recipes.

You can even use instant potato mix to make a soup all on its own. It sounds awful, I promise it isn't! Essentially it's just preparing the potatoes from the package and adding double the liquid. I also sautee red onion, garlic, corn and bacon to add into the mix. Cheese is also great but anything, really. It's comforting and super quick to make when you need something cheap and fast.

That’s a great idea!. I love potato soup, with celery, a few chopped carrots, etc, without cream.
I do usually add a small amount of milk, but now I use Fair Life which is Lactose free. So no problems.

 

[whiterhino]

That’s a great idea!. I love potato soup, with celery, a few chopped carrots, etc, without cream.
I do usually add a small amount of milk, but now I use Fair Life which is Lactose free. So no problems.

It's so good I buy that brand too! Yes, you can always use lactose free milk or a dairy free alternative. You can also use vegetable/chicken broth. I usually do 3/4 milk and 1/4 broth. Most of the time I sautee the onion, garlic and corn etc in butter in the pot first and remove it to make the soup. It's just easier to clean one pot.

I'm in Canada, we've already had our Thanksgiving. I've never had an American Thanksgiving before. It's mostly the same foods, I know that but there are some dishes that I've only known to be American. For example, sweet potato pie/casserole and green bean casserole. Are the pie and casserole the same kind of thing? How do they taste? I want to try them both! The one popular side dish we have for Thanksgiving is sliced, pan roasted brussels sprout with bacon, pine nuts and dried cranberries. It's like a warm salad kind of thing (thinking it would be amazing with some wild rice).

 

[Irishknit]

It's so good I buy that brand too! Yes, you can always use lactose free milk or a dairy free alternative. You can also use vegetable/chicken broth. I usually do 3/4 milk and 1/4 broth. Most of the time I sautee the onion, garlic and corn etc in butter in the pot first and remove it to make the soup. It's just easier to clean one pot.

I'm in Canada, we've already had our Thanksgiving. I've never had an American Thanksgiving before. It's mostly the same foods, I know that but there are some dishes that I've only known to be American. For example, sweet potato pie/casserole and green bean casserole. Are the pie and casserole the same kind of thing? How do they taste? I want to try them both! The one popular side dish we have for Thanksgiving is sliced, pan roasted brussels sprout with bacon, pine nuts and dried cranberries. It's like a warm salad kind of thing (thinking it would be amazing with some wild rice).

Two totally separate things. Green Bean Casserole is green beans, cream if mushroom soup, and those fried onion ring pieces on top. Sweet potato pie is like a custard pie, similar to pumpkin pie. Sweet potato casserole is mashed sweet potatoes with marsh,ellows melted on top. Loved it as a kid, now it is too sweet for my taste. The sprouts sound delicious.

 

[Inthedetails]

The one popular side dish we have for Thanksgiving is sliced, pan roasted brussels sprout with bacon, pine nuts and dried cranberries. It's like a warm salad kind of thing (thinking it would be amazing with some wild rice).

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Since this is a true-crime discussion board, I feel the need to say I am outright stealing that idea!

 

[whiterhino]

Two totally separate things. Green Bean Casserole is green beans, cream if mushroom soup, and those fried onion ring pieces on top. Sweet potato pie is like a custard pie, similar to pumpkin pie. Sweet potato casserole is mashed sweet potatoes with marsh,ellows melted on top. Loved it as a kid, now it is too sweet for my taste. The sprouts sound delicious.

Aha, I always thought the marshmellows went on the pie! Maybe someday I will try them both, the pie sounds really good. So do the beans!

The sprouts are really popular around where I am from. Honestly, my plate is mostly brussels, some turkey, stuffing and pie

@Inthedetails It was you all along, wasn't it? These are my CSI Horatio glasses lol I admit, there will be no evidence because I ate it!

 

[PayrollNerd]

I wasn’t very hungry for dinner. So I had two small circles of Naan bread warmed up. I cut them in pieces and dipped them in hummus.

Then I wanted dessert….and made a mess.

 

[Puzzles8]

I wasn’t very hungry for dinner. So I had two small circles of Naan bread warmed up. I cut them in pieces and dipped them in hummus.

Then I wanted dessert….and made a mess.

Not a mess, just means you have made it generously delicious!

 

[Puzzles8]

The turkey is the main course at our home. I have tried making it many different ways. The best way I've found to make turkey is a brined fresh bird with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and kosher salt, etc.

The other two constants are the Swiss Carrot casserole and a Pumpkin Pie. The key to the pumpkin pie is using the recipe on the side of the Libby's Pumpkin Can and making the crust with pecans!

Enjoy all!

 

[Puzzles8]

This is the one I ordered in white. $35.99 on Amazon.

Cuisinart DLC-2A Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor (White), 3 Cup
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Thank you for the link.
My daughters are now going to get one for Christmas!

 

[IceIce9]

The turkey is the main course at our home. I have tried making it many different ways. The best way I've found to make turkey is a brined fresh bird with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and kosher salt, etc.

The other two constants are the Swiss Carrot casserole and a Pumpkin Pie. The key to the pumpkin pie is using the recipe on the side of the Libby's Pumpkin Can and making the crust with pecans!

Enjoy all!

I’ve used Libby’s solid pack pumpkin with the recipe on the label ever since I made my first pumpkin pie. It is the best!

I tried using the Libby’s recipe with another brand of pumpkin once and it definitely didn’t turn out the same. I learned my lesson and have always used Libby’s Pumpkin ever since.

 

[Inthedetails]

I’ve used Libby’s solid pack pumpkin with the recipe on the label ever since I made my first pumpkin pie. It is the best!

I tried using the Libby’s recipe with another brand of pumpkin once and it definitely didn’t turn out the same. I learned my lesson and have always used Libby’s Pumpkin ever since.

For those who remember:

If you put Libby’s, Libby’s, Libby’s,
On the label, label, label,
Then you will like it, like it, like it,
On the table, table, table.

 

[PayrollNerd]

It's so good I buy that brand too! Yes, you can always use lactose free milk or a dairy free alternative. You can also use vegetable/chicken broth. I usually do 3/4 milk and 1/4 broth. Most of the time I sautee the onion, garlic and corn etc in butter in the pot first and remove it to make the soup. It's just easier to clean one pot.

I'm in Canada, we've already had our Thanksgiving. I've never had an American Thanksgiving before. It's mostly the same foods, I know that but there are some dishes that I've only known to be American. For example, sweet potato pie/casserole and green bean casserole. Are the pie and casserole the same kind of thing? How do they taste? I want to try them both! The one popular side dish we have for Thanksgiving is sliced, pan roasted brussels sprout with bacon, pine nuts and dried cranberries. It's like a warm salad kind of thing (thinking it would be amazing with some wild rice).

I hope I have some Brussels ready by Christmas or at least New Years. I bought some starts and then planted seeds next to them. I put up a piece of old lattice so I can tie the stalks as they grow.

Last year they were about 30” tall before Kiddo let them die. Brat. I was in GA and when I got home I nearly cried.

 

[iamshadow21]

I hope I have some Brussels ready by Christmas or at least New Years. I bought some starts and then planted seeds next to them. I put up a piece of old lattice so I can tie the stalks as they grow.

Last year they were about 30” tall before Kiddo let them die. Brat. I was in GA and when I got home I nearly cried.

My mum just grew them for the first time this year. We didn't know if they'd ever get big enough to harvest, but now, two weeks from summer, she's just picked her first and been eating them.

 

[acutename]

This is kinda food related. I’ve randomly decided to add to my “food forest” plan. My friend saves cardboard for me so I laid a bunch of it out back. I’m not sure what all I will plant yet.

My rutabaga did well last spring. The beets did not so I bought new seeds. I’m going to put seeds in a few cups and see what happens.

I’m not going to do an another metal raised bed. I have a lot of old concrete pieces the former owners left. I’ll edge it with those. I’ll put down hardware cloth (metal mesh) to prevent the voles from getting into the veggies. Then I’ll pile soil, compost & perlite in there. Stay tuned.

waiting for you to put in the citrus grove

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

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Since this is a true-crime discussion board, I feel the need to say I am outright stealing that idea!

I do something similar with Brussels sprouts, bacon, pomegranate seeds, chopped walnuts or pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Dee-lish!