Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #8

[snooptroop88]

Thank goodness we had some iced coffee in the fridge! I wanted candy, but have none. However, we have this mocha coffee, which essentially is like the best chocolate milk ever (spiked with coffee, basically). Yum! Good enough, lol.

 

[IceIce9]

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and<a class="excerpt-read-more"...

wsvn.com

 

[Knox]

Recalls have been popping up in my news feed like crazy lately. Sort of makes you not want to buy any prepared foods or eat out.

I read an article over the summer about the dangers of precut fruit packages sold in grocery stores. I never buy them preferring to do my own, but occasionally eat from them at gatherings. Never again, lol.

 

[IceIce9]

Recalls have been popping up in my news feed like crazy lately. Sort of makes you not want to buy any prepared foods or eat out.

I read an article over the summer about the dangers of precut fruit packages sold in grocery stores. I never buy them preferring to do my own, but occasionally eat from them at gatherings. Never again, lol.

Several years ago the two year old son of one of my good friends nearly died from eColi from prebagged organic spinach, and that made me cautious of all prepackaged fruits and vegetables.

This particular spinach was organic and said “Triple Washed” on the package, and my friend had washed it before using it.

After the recall and investigation it was determined that cow manure had washed downstream into the organic spinach fields, spreading eColi to the organic spinach.

It makes me want to eat nothing that isn’t grown in my own garden.

 

[killarney rose]

I absolutely don’t eat precut produce. I know someone who works in that department at a local grocery. She doesn’t have good hygiene and talks about going to work sick. Just no.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I absolutely don’t eat precut produce. I know someone who works in that department at a local grocery. She doesn’t have good hygiene and talks about going to work sick. Just no.

I used to work with a lady who gave out cookies at the holidays. Except all year, she mentioned rats in her house. We were all so grossed out. I guess it didn’t correlate for her. Ick!

 

[IceIce9]

I used to work with a lady who gave out cookies at the holidays. Except all year, she mentioned rats in her house. We were all so grossed out. I guess it didn’t correlate for her. Ick!

My first job in the medical field was home health care. I worked for a hospital-based service, and every week the wife of one of our patients would bring in oatmeal walnut cookies for the staff.

I don’t eat walnuts so I never ate any of the cookies

Her husband wasn’t my patient so I had never been to their house until one day when their regular caregiver was on vacation and I covered.

When I arrived the woman enthusiastically introduced me to their nine cats, several of whom were walking on the kitchen counters and leaving paw prints on the greased cookie sheets she had prepared for the cookies she was getting ready to bake.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I didn't get a chance to share my "stuffed peppers" story on the previous thread. One of the reasons that I don't make the dish often is that it is labor intensive - much like ricotta/spinach stuffed shells. Last weekend, DH offered to prep the large, colorful bell peppers while I prepped the meat/veggie/rice filling. Getting the pepper halves to fit in my lasagna pan was like assembling a jigsaw puzzle Spritzed the peppers with olive oil spray and sprinkled with kosher salt. Into 350* oven for 30 minutes until the peppers were beginning to soften. Stuffed the peppers with the meat/veggie/rice mixture. Back into the oven for another half hour. Turned on broiler while I topped the peppers with freshly shredded Parm. Returned to oven so the cheese would melt and brown. The stuffed peppers were absolutely delicious, and many thanks to whoever suggested them in the previous thread.

Wanted to get a few cans of Hormel Chili with Beans to have in the pantry. Nino's doesn't carry canned chili, and Meijer was out of stock. During the current store renovation, they will no longer carry Kosher products in the World Foods department, so we ordered the chili and matzo ball soup mix from Amazon: Six packages of soup mix and 12 19oz. cans of Hormel Chili with Beans. The matzo ball soup is easy to make and is ready in 25-30 minutes. We like the canned chili with fluffy white rice and also use it for quesadillas, enchiladas, etc. In recent weeks, DH also ordered his winter stash of McCann's oatmeal - plain packets.

Tonight we will have acorn squash - the first of many meals during the fall/winter. We like butternut squash, too, but acorn is our favorite. We like it roasted with butter, salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. I also like mine with a splash of maple syrup. When acorn squash is the main event and not a side, this is my favorite recipe.

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms and Rice

These work as well on the Thanksgiving table as they do on a meatless Monday.

www.marthastewart.com

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and<a class="excerpt-read-more"...

wsvn.com

McDonald's to 'restore confidence' after E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders, president says

Quarter Pounders have been pulled from restaurants in affected states.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[PayrollNerd]

McDonald's to 'restore confidence' after E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders, president says

Quarter Pounders have been pulled from restaurants in affected states.

www.nbcnews.com

Sickening that so many are sick and it’s spread so far.

The memes for this are cracking us up. But then I’m sitting in the hospital & pretty darn bored too.

 

[Feme98]

Having instant noodles saved my life when I had COVID, especially with some hot sauce—my nostrils opened up like the gates of heaven

 

[IceIce9]

Having instant noodles saved my life when I had COVID, especially with some hot sauce—my nostrils opened up like the gates of heaven

Instant noodles are the best quick comfort food ever!

I remember eating lots of Mrs. Grass soup packets when I was growing up. Mrs. Grass and 7Up was what we turned to when we sick.

 

[iamshadow21]

Instant noodles are the best quick comfort food ever!

I remember eating lots of Mrs. Grass soup packets when I was growing up. Mrs. Grass and 7Up was what we turned to when we sick.

I have special chicken Indomie with a soft boiled egg at least twice a week.

 

[IceIce9]

This explains why only the Quarter Pounder sandwich seems to be affected.


According to the agency, the beef patties are used only for the Quarter Pounders, and the slivered onions are used primarily for the Quarter Pounder and not other items. Diced onions and other types of beef patties used at McDonald’s have not been implicated in this outbreak, the FDA said.

McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation: What we know | CNN

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10 states, including one death.

amp.cnn.com

 

[IceIce9]

Mass Food Poisoning Leaves 46 Hospitalized, Employee’s Homemade Dish Causes ‘Mini Disaster Alert’ in Maryland

Dozens were taken to the hospital following a mass food poisoning incident at NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors in Jessup, Maryland. Local health officials determined they had all eaten the same food: a homemade dish prepared by a fellow employee.

people.com

An employee’s homemade dish left dozens of workers at NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors sick

 

[slowpoke]

I may make enchiladas tonight! When @BetteDavisEyes mentioned enchiladas, it gave me the idea. (How do you make it with Hormel Chili? I never knew. I do like chili with rice. I grew up eating it like that, with Japanese rice. Have you tried Stagg’s canned chili? I like.)

Here’s a rough recipe on how I prepare it. Sorry, no actual recipe.

Enchiladas Ingredients:

Ground beef (1 lb)
Onion, diced (maybe half?)
Tomato, diced (1 Roma will do)
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Corn tortillas

Canned items:
Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (2-3 chopped up)
Corn (few spoonfuls)
Diced green chiles (small can)
Green enchilada sauce (may not use whole can)

Filling - Cook the ground beef and onions in a skillet. Drain off excess fat. Add: tomato, chipotles, corn, green chiles. Stir and cook til everything mixed and blended together well.

Prep the tortillas - I put them one by one in oil to quick fry them for just a few seconds each side until pliable.

Assemble - Put some filling in the tortilla, and roll up. Put in baking pan. Line them up. Pour enchilada sauce over. I then use my hands to get the sauce in between the rolled up tortillas, and all over. Sprinkle cheese evenly over.

Put in 350° oven and bake uncovered 20 to 30 min until cheese is melted and it all looks bubbly and done. Let sit for maybe 10 min to hold together better before serving.

Notes:
I like to serve it with Mexican rice and chopped up lettuce and tomato on the side.

To me, the chipotles in adobo sauce is what ‘makes’ it, adding that distinct smoky taste and heat. Of course, add less or more to your taste.

May substitute chicken, cooked and shredded instead of ground beef.

May substitute red enchilada sauce.

 

[IceIce9]

Jimmy John’s revealed its latest menu item, the Picklewich, on Oct. 24. As the name suggests, it contains typical sub ingredients sandwiched between a giant dill pickle instead of bread.

Jimmy John’s Reveals a Sandwich with a Giant Pickle Instead of Bread — and We Tried It

The Picklewich, which comes in two versions, will be available at Jimmy John’s nationwide starting on Oct. 28.

people.com

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I may make enchiladas tonight! When @BetteDavisEyes mentioned enchiladas, it gave me the idea. (How do you make it with Hormel Chili? I never knew. I do like chili with rice. I grew up eating it like that, with Japanese rice. Have you tried Stagg’s canned chili? I like.)...

Enchiladas with canned chili are easy to make. I prefer flour tortillas. Spoon chili from the can onto tortilla as you would with any enchilada filling. Top with shredded cheese and other extras you might like: chopped onions, black olives, avocado or guacamole, chopped tomatoes, beans (if you're using chili without them), etc. Fold and roll like any other enchilada and line them up in a baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce (homemade or commercial) over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese, if desired. Bake in 350* oven for 35-40 minutes. Serve with sour cream and/or guacamole or chopped avocado.

 

[iamshadow21]

I made pizza last night so that I'd have leftovers while waiting for verdict on Quinton's case today. Bought sourdough base, bbq sauce, salami, chorizo, cherry tomatoes, pineapple and Tuscan kale, with a mix of vintage cheddar and a bit of parmesan for the cheese, and plenty of cracked black pepper and basil.

 

[IceIce9]

I may make enchiladas tonight! When @BetteDavisEyes mentioned enchiladas, it gave me the idea. (How do you make it with Hormel Chili? I never knew. I do like chili with rice. I grew up eating it like that, with Japanese rice. Have you tried Stagg’s canned chili? I like.)

Here’s a rough recipe on how I prepare it. Sorry, no actual recipe.

Enchiladas Ingredients:

Ground beef (1 lb)
Onion, diced (maybe half?)
Tomato, diced (1 Roma will do)
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Corn tortillas

Canned items:
Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (2-3 chopped up)
Corn (few spoonfuls)
Diced green chiles (small can)
Green enchilada sauce (may not use whole can)

Filling - Cook the ground beef and onions in a skillet. Drain off excess fat. Add: tomato, chipotles, corn, green chiles. Stir and cook til everything mixed and blended together well.

Prep the tortillas - I put them one by one in oil to quick fry them for just a few seconds each side until pliable.

Assemble - Put some filling in the tortilla, and roll up. Put in baking pan. Line them up. Pour enchilada sauce over. I then use my hands to get the sauce in between the rolled up tortillas, and all over. Sprinkle cheese evenly over.

Put in 350° oven and bake uncovered 20 to 30 min until cheese is melted and it all looks bubbly and done. Let sit for maybe 10 min to hold together better before serving.

Notes:
I like to serve it with Mexican rice and chopped up lettuce and tomato on the side.

To me, the chipotles in adobo sauce is what ‘makes’ it, adding that distinct smoky taste and heat. Of course, add less or more to your taste.

May substitute chicken, cooked and shredded instead of ground beef.

May substitute red enchilada sauce.

My dad always loved Stagg canned chili for when we were camping.

But at home he made an excellent Cincinnati-style chili that we loved. He piled spaghetti on plates and topped with chili, beans, diced onions, and shredded cheddar.

Growing up, it was like dueling chilis at our house. Our mom made Indiana-style chili soup with macaroni, also known as Hoosier Chili.

Hoosier Chili

Cook and stir 2 pounds lean ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper in a large heavy stock pan or soup pot. Stir and cook until beef is browned.

Stir in one can tomato juice, 4 cups water, 2 cans kidney beans (rinsed and drained) 2 cans chili beans, 1 can tomatoes, 4 tablespoons chili powder. Simmer at least an hour, preferably two hours. Add more water if it gets too thick.

About 20 minutes before serving, bring to a boil and stir in 8 ounces macaroni. Stir and cook until macaroni is soft, ladle into bowls and serve with crackers. Top with shredded cheddar and chopped green onions if desired.

Our mom simmered this chili soup all afternoon and it smelled wonderful throughout the house.