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Post by Michelle on Jun 7, 2006 8:56:52 GMT 10
I'd be glad to share that recipe, Michelle. It is: 2 cups pre-cooked garbanzo beans ( I buy the canned ones) 3 heaping Tablespoons of sesame tahini (I've made my own by grinding sesame seeds in the blender with a touch of olive oil) 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 - 3/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency) Put all in blender. Blend to thick paste. Garnish with paprika, parsley and EVOO. Enjoy! edited to correct spelling Thanks Lynn...sounds really good. I'll have to wait for my next Trader Joe's trip so I can pick up the tahini
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 7, 2006 10:18:12 GMT 10
I agree totally Michelle! My family were really interested to hear about the salads.
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Post by lynn on Jun 8, 2006 0:41:53 GMT 10
I'll need to get that recipe from my mom, Michelle. I don't make it, it's just too tempting for me.
I do like to cook. Because my mother worked away from home, I had to learn to cook at a very early age. Out of necessity. And I guess it's just stuck with me all these years.
I can't really think of a fav thing to cook. I do like to make things from "scratch"....like pizza crusts, tortillas, cream soups, flavored syrups, etc. I also like to "tweak" recipes and make them a little healthier.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 8, 2006 0:46:56 GMT 10
Thanks Lynn, I appreciate it. I know what you mean about not making something that is too tempting. I love to bake, but I can't resist sweets--especially homemade ones. My poor kids lol They asked me to make choc. chip cookies or brownies today, and they're my main weakness! ;D
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 8, 2006 9:19:37 GMT 10
We don't make cakes either. If the kids want some they make their own. At least that way they are learning how to cook and this will help them eat healthy later on.
Yesterday I needed a break and I walked out into the kitchen and found a ginger cake there!!
My 15 year old son made it. But with all of us, luckily it didn't last long, I had two small slices.
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 10, 2006 16:04:01 GMT 10
Am I counting right, Lynn has 6 days left?
Another question.
Do you like black bean soup?
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Post by lynn on Jun 10, 2006 22:12:20 GMT 10
No. There are many that I do like, but black bean is not one of them.
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 11, 2006 18:13:50 GMT 10
Do you like spoonbread?
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Post by Deed on Jun 12, 2006 6:01:08 GMT 10
Okay Lynn since you are in the South, do you like Okra? If so how do you make it?
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Post by lynn on Jun 13, 2006 0:14:12 GMT 10
Yes, Deed I do like it. Fried is my favorite. My sweet mother makes the best! We also include a couple of pods in fresh peas, then pick it out before serving. I don't care much for boiled okra....too slick for my tastes. I do also like it in soup and another southern dish....stewed tomatoes and okra.
BR, what we call spoonbread is probably different from yours. Ours is much like a fried cornbread patty. We eat them with fresh greens, cabbage, peas or butterbeans.
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Post by lynn on Jun 13, 2006 10:05:46 GMT 10
Here's a good southern recipe for fried okra, Deed. It's very good, although I much prefer my mom's rendition.
Fried Okra
2 quart bags of frozen okra, about 2 pounds 2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup plain cornmeal 1 1/2 cups buttermilk salt and pepper
Allow the okra to defrost until the pieces are separate and slightly soft. Toss the pieces around with your hands to make sure each piece is separate and moist. Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy cast iron pot or deep skillet. Place the okra in a large bowl. Pour the butter milk over it and stir to coat. Pour out any liquid left. Next, add the flour and cornmeal, salt and pepper and toss the okra pieces to coat. Place the okra in the hot oil a few at at time and fry, undisturbed, until golden brown. You can lightly push the okra around if needed to break the pieces up, but don’t be rough or the coating may come off. When done, remove and drain on paper towels.
Michelle,
Here's the promised Cornbread Salad.
5 cups cubed cornbread or crumbled corn muffins (she uses the jiffy cornbread mix in a box) 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes 1 cup diced sweet onion 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
Place cornbread in a large salad bowl. Combine tomatoes, onion, green pepper, relish, and bacon. Spoon on top of cornbread. Mix mayonnaise and pickle juice; pour over vegetables. Chill before serving. Serves 10 to 12.
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 13, 2006 11:00:51 GMT 10
Wow, thanks so much Lynn.
I think I found my spoonbread recipe, maybe a Texas version. We don't have it in Australia. Yours sounds really nice.
I loved our spoonbread when we tried it.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 13, 2006 11:55:44 GMT 10
Thanks Lynn I am going to try that. I actually have Jiffy cornbread mix in the pantry. Question: does the cornbread get "soggy" from the dressing? I imagine it would. I am going to try to find a picture of it online. I've never even seen it let alone tasted it lol Okra question: does it taste like broccoli? I think I had it once but didn't like it, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Post by lynn on Jun 14, 2006 22:05:34 GMT 10
"Soggy" is such an unappetizing word. Considering the amount of cornbread vs. the amount of dressing, it really doesn't make the cornbread soggy. 5 cups of cornbread is a whole lot of bread. I don't know if you would like it or not, but we love it. Okra has a taste all it's own. My mom stir fries hers with a little olive oil and almost no breading. I much prefer it to the recipe I listed, although most southerners would bread it heavily and then deep fry it.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 14, 2006 23:24:03 GMT 10
"Soggy" is such an unappetizing word. LOL sorry about that...I couldn't think of a better word for "soggy". I was thinking about those little dessert shells that you put strawberries and other fruits in...and thinking of how the juice makes them...ummm....very moist? LOL
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