Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine

[BetteDavisEyes]

This might be another version of the BHG recipe than the one in my current cookbook. I use two cups of sugar. I've shared my pound cake recipe previously. The original recipe called for three cups of flour, but I reduced it two cups because I thought it was too sweet.

I meant two cups of SUGAR, not flour. Sorry

 

[anneg]

Apple pie day. Off to peel apples. I have to make several, trading with friends.

What kind of apples are you using?

I got some Winesaps grown locally and made applesauce. Then to use up some leftover applesauce, added some granola and raisins and we had with ice cream for dessert. I love apple season.

 

[PayrollNerd]

No worries. I read it as intended!! 2 cups sugar. Thanks!

 

[mickey2942]

What kind of apples are you using?

I got some Winesaps grown locally and made applesauce. Then to use up some leftover applesauce, added some granola and raisins and we had with ice cream for dessert. I love apple season.

I am not sure, I just got a bunch of various types. I am pre-cooking them a bit. I prefer an apple pie with a bit of filling.

Making a meat thing for my husband. Ribs in the Ninja Foodi.

I don't eat meat, I will eat beef stew, and just not eat the meat. Sometimes, it is a lot of work to always make 2 meals. He is eating less meat nowadays.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

I am not sure, I just got a bunch of various types. I am pre-cooking them a bit. I prefer an apple pie with a bit of filling.

Making a meat thing for my husband. Ribs in the Ninja Foodi.

I don't eat meat, I will eat beef stew, and just not eat the meat. Sometimes, it is a lot of work to always make 2 meals. He is eating less meat nowadays.

Apple and blackberry crumble with custard here tonight. I've frozen some extra filling which I'll defrost and "top" later.

 

[anneg]

Apple and blackberry crumble with custard here tonight. I've frozen some extra filling which I'll defrost and "top" later.

Sounds good!

I have an apple pie recipe that has custard in it. I’ll have to dig it out.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Sounds good!

I have an apple pie recipe that has custard in it. I’ll have to dig it out.

Yes please!

 

[anneg]

I am not sure, I just got a bunch of various types. I am pre-cooking them a bit. I prefer an apple pie with a bit of filling.

Making a meat thing for my husband. Ribs in the Ninja Foodi.

I don't eat meat, I will eat beef stew, and just not eat the meat. Sometimes, it is a lot of work to always make 2 meals. He is eating less meat nowadays.

Maybe he will come around to your way of eating eventually

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

It's going to be near 80* here today, but I just put a carrot bundt cake in the oven. I don't usually bake when it's hot because the kitchen gets too warm, but I bought a bag of matchstick carrots last week and want to use them before the expiration date next week. The bag had 2 cups required for this recipe, I used light brown sugar, and added 1 cup chopped pecans. The recipe is really very simple, and I think the cake will be yummy

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/sigrids-carrot-cake-recipe-2043194

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

DH and I love acorn squash and have it at least once a week throughout the fall and winter months. We mostly enjoy it with a little butter, maple syrup or honey, salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. I found this recipe a few years ago and have made it many times. It is perfect for a weekly meatless meal.

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms and Rice

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Double Apple Noodle Kugel is an egg noodle recipe that I've used for many years. It's wonderful as a side dish or dessert. I don't use commercial apple sauce - I put 2-3 apples in the food processor with brown sugar and a little water and pulse until it looks like "apple sauce". I've also substituted dried cherries or cranberries for the raisins.

Double Apple Noodle Kugel

 

[PayrollNerd]

My oldest is coming to spend the night before she leaves for SC. She's an hour south so starting from here in the morning will shave an hour off her travels. I'm excited to see her and have someone to cook for.

When I lived in TN we loved Calhoun's BBQ and my favorite dish was Hickory Chicken. I am going to try to duplicate it from memory. I have chicken thighs thawing. You soak them in BBQ sauce, wrap them in bacon and grill them. Once they're about done, you top them with cheddar cheese. Let that melt and top with diced tomatoes. Yum!

I have mashed potatoes already made but I will add sour cream, cheese and a little butter them warm them. I have sugar snap peas too but my oldest doesn't like them cooked. I need to see what else I have for veggies.

 

[anneg]

My oldest is coming to spend the night before she leaves for SC. She's an hour south so starting from here in the morning will shave an hour off her travels. I'm excited to see her and have someone to cook for.

When I lived in TN we loved Calhoun's BBQ and my favorite dish was Hickory Chicken. I am going to try to duplicate it from memory. I have chicken thighs thawing. You soak them in BBQ sauce, wrap them in bacon and grill them. Once they're about done, you top them with cheddar cheese. Let that melt and top with diced tomatoes. Yum!

I have mashed potatoes already made but I will add sour cream, cheese and a little butter them warm them. I have sugar snap peas too but my oldest doesn't like them cooked. I need to see what else I have for veggies.

We grilled chicken thighs last night. Next time will try this--it sounds great!

I had a pattypan squash I wanted to use, so I cut it up into thin slices and sliced some small red potatoes thinly. Sautéed sliced onions in butter, put them in a baking dish, and layered the potato and squash slices on top. Added parmesan cheese and seasonings. Topped with buttered Panko crumbs and baked at 400 for half an hour. Delicious!

My version was based on this recipe but I didn't use blue cheese or half and half: Pattypan Squash Gratin - I Heart Kitchen

I was cooking for two so made a smaller amount--enough for 4 servings (so we have enough for another meal).

This dish is similar to a vegetable tian that I learned to make from a friend years ago.

 

[JudgeJoe]

My oldest is coming to spend the night before she leaves for SC. She's an hour south so starting from here in the morning will shave an hour off her travels. I'm excited to see her and have someone to cook for.

When I lived in TN we loved Calhoun's BBQ and my favorite dish was Hickory Chicken. I am going to try to duplicate it from memory. I have chicken thighs thawing. You soak them in BBQ sauce, wrap them in bacon and grill them. Once they're about done, you top them with cheddar cheese. Let that melt and top with diced tomatoes. Yum!

I have mashed potatoes already made but I will add sour cream, cheese and a little butter them warm them. I have sugar snap peas too but my oldest doesn't like them cooked. I need to see what else I have for veggies.

What’s the secret to preventing the bacon from getting overcooked & cracking off? Do you wrap after chicken almost done? I’ve made a mess out of everything I’ve tried to grill with a bacon wrap. Clearly I’m screwing some step up!

 

[PayrollNerd]

What’s the secret to preventing the bacon from getting overcooked & cracking off? Do you wrap after chicken almost done? I’ve made a mess out of everything I’ve tried to grill with a bacon wrap. Clearly I’m screwing some step up!

I have a Weber charcoal grill that has a thermometer in the lid. I spread the coals out flatter than normal and keep the meat away from the intense heat. If that doesn’t work, I use pieces of foil and set the meat on that. It also reduces flare ups from the bacon drippings.

ETA: I just remembered I have a disposable grill pan left. I normally use these when we go to a public park. I think I’ll use it today.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I just finished prepping Chicken Divan for dinner tonight. I've been making this since the '70s and can put it together quickly. It's fabulous for potlucks because you can adjust the ingredients to make a large casserole that will serve many people. There are dozens of recipes for Chicken Divan with slight variations in ingredients. The dish is primarily cooked, cubed chicken breast, steamed broccoli florets, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, Mornay or another variation of Bechamel sauce. Assemble ingredients in a casserole dish, top with Panko and shredded Parmesan, bake at 350* for 30-40 minutes until bubbly. The recipe that I'm sharing here is pretty close to my version, but I don't cook with canned soups. I make my own sauce with equal parts butter and flour and chicken stock, a splash of wine or Cognac, then I add the cheese but no other dairy. I have also made Turkey Divan with leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chicken-broccoli-divan-recipe-1970631

Here's another recipe with history of the dish:

Chicken Divan Recipe

 

[JudgeJoe]

I just finished prepping Chicken Divan for dinner tonight. I've been making this since the '70s and can put it together quickly. It's fabulous for potlucks because you can adjust the ingredients to make a large casserole that will serve many people. There are dozens of recipes for Chicken Divan with slight variations in ingredients. The dish is primarily cooked, cubed chicken breast, steamed broccoli florets, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, Mornay or another variation of Bechamel sauce. Assemble ingredients in a casserole dish, top with Panko and shredded Parmesan, bake at 350* for 30-40 minutes until bubbly. The recipe that I'm sharing here is pretty close to my version, but I don't cook with canned soups. I make my own sauce with equal parts butter and flour and chicken stock, a splash of wine or Cognac, then I add the cheese but no other dairy. I have also made Turkey Divan with leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chicken-broccoli-divan-recipe-1970631

Here's another recipe with history of the dish:

Chicken Divan Recipe

If it weren’t for corona, I’d be over right after work- sounds delicious!

 

[PayrollNerd]

We grilled chicken thighs last night. Next time will try this--it sounds great!

I had a pattypan squash I wanted to use, so I cut it up into thin slices and sliced some small red potatoes thinly. Sautéed sliced onions in butter, put them in a baking dish, and layered the potato and squash slices on top. Added parmesan cheese and seasonings. Topped with buttered Panko crumbs and baked at 400 for half an hour. Delicious!

My version was based on this recipe but I didn't use blue cheese or half and half: Pattypan Squash Gratin - I Heart Kitchen

I was cooking for two so made a smaller amount--enough for 4 servings (so we have enough for another meal).

This dish is similar to a vegetable tian that I learned to make from a friend years ago.

That looks good! I think I can convert that to nondairy (cows milk) with flax milk, vegan butter, goat cheese and gluten free bread crumbs. Boy, would my youngest love that!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I learned yesterday that there is a new Ina Garten cookbook coming out on October 6. I hadn't known about it previously but have already ordered it from Barnes & Noble.

Barefoot Contessa | Modern Comfort Food | Cookbooks

 

[PayrollNerd]

Hickory Chicken update:

We thought it came out delicious! It started pouring rain with lightening so I made them in the oven. I lined a 9 x 13 pan with foil and added a meat rack. I baked them at 375 deg for 30 minutes. Added the sharp cheddar cheese and baked for 5 more minutes. I served them with diced tomatoes on top.

I didn’t need the toothpicks to hold them together. I tucked the bacon under the ends of the thighs, rolled them slightly and set them on the meat rack.

I used boneless chicken thighs, low sodium bacon and Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce. On the bigger thighs, I used a full slice of bacon. On the smaller thighs, I used a half slice of bacon. The bacon cooked well but was not crispy. However, when the thighs are re-heated in the microwave, the bacon will cook quickly and likely crisp up.

Our side dish was mashed potatoes that I had added sour cream, butter and Colby jack cheese to. I mixed it together and baked it.