Discuss Cooking - Cooking Forums http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ Cooking related forum where lovers of cooking can share recipes, ideas and help each other en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:55:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.discusscooking.com/forums/../forums/images/discook/misc/rss.jpg Discuss Cooking - Cooking Forums http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ one piece to rule them all http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f89/one-piece-to-rule-them-all-66836.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:53:37 GMT So today is my birthday and am trying to pick out a gift (for myself). I've concluded I want a SS pan of some sort (just one for now).I really like cooking meats and am wanting to try my hand at pan sauces.I have researched and researched and am having trouble deciding. Please help with size, type of pan, and brand. I don't want to spend a lot unless I have to. I normally just cook for two sometimes more and I have an electric range with the biggest heating element being about 9inches. ]]> Cookware baylorbeargp http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f89/one-piece-to-rule-them-all-66836.html Hi from Beautiful British Columbia http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f6/hi-from-beautiful-british-columbia-66834.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:59:48 GMT Hi everyone I'm new here. Can't wait to learn and share! ]]> mommycooks http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f6/hi-from-beautiful-british-columbia-66834.html need help for remote sensor http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f36/need-help-for-remote-sensor-66832.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:37:46 GMT most seem to play to mixed reviews. Or am I better just to get a taylor or something with a good probe and sit it on top of the smoker I have a small cookshack 025 more than enough for me. most seem to play to mixed reviews.

Or am I better just to get a taylor or something with a good probe and sit it on top of the smoker

I have a small cookshack 025 more than enough for me. ]]> bobtraveler http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f36/need-help-for-remote-sensor-66832.html Rediculous Cheese Macaroni http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f20/rediculous-cheese-macaroni-66831.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:23:19 GMT I call this ridiculous mac and cheese because the ingredients in it are meticulous. It is also rediculously easy to make, and tastes almost like it was made from scratch, with great, loving care.

Ingredients:
*1 box Kraft Whole Grain Mac & Cheese
*1/2 cup milk
*2 tbs. butter
*1 inch thick slice Velveeta
*1/2 cup shredded hard cheese (parmesano regiano, 2 X extra sharp cheddar, Romano, or Asiago)

Add pasta to hot water and bring to a boil. In a small saucepan, put the butter and milk in and heat over medium setting. Break the Velveeta into chunks and add to the milk and butter. Stir until the cheese sauce is smooth. Add the powdered cheese from the Kraft box. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat. add the shredded cheese and stir until smooth. Drain the pasta when it is almost cooked tender. Add the sauce to the pasta and return to low heat. Let cook for ten minutes, stirring every few minutes to keep it from sticking. uring this stage, the sauce will thicken to something resembling a baked mac & cheese.

I know, this won't stand up to a Bobby Flay Throwdown, but it tastes pretty good for something just thrown together.:chef:

Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North ]]> Pasta, Rice, Beans, Grains... Goodweed of the North http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f20/rediculous-cheese-macaroni-66831.html Favorite Item from Trader Joes? http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f17/favorite-item-from-trader-joes-66829.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:51:37 GMT For starters I have to say...Tarte d' Alsace! Okay, it's a frozen food item but ....wow. It's in the pizza section but not a pizza. As it claims, "Based on a 100 yr old recipe from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France; this savory tart defies categorization. Not a pizza, much more than a flatbread, and definitely not a dessert....It starts with a thin, crisp, hand-folded crust that's perfectly fired...topped with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Onions, thinly sliced Ham, and Gruyere Cheese. Can be an appetizer or pair it with a salad for dinner...Delicieux!"

. ]]> General Cooking Questions mollyanne http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f17/favorite-item-from-trader-joes-66829.html Chicken Mandarin Salad http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f11/chicken-mandarin-salad-66828.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:50:48 GMT _Chicken Manadarin Salad for 2_ 1 whole chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces Place into non-reactive bowl. Marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 tsp granulated garlic Chicken Manadarin Salad for 2

1 whole chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces

Place into non-reactive bowl.

Marinade:

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1/2 tsp sesame oil

Mix together and pour over raw chicken. Enough cold water to cover. Marinate 2-3 hours in the fridge, covered.

Drain marinade and discard.

Fry drained chicken in 2 tsp peanut oil. Toss with additional sesame oil and 1 tsp of sesame seeds. Chill.

Salad:

3 cups salad greens, any will do
1 14 ounce can bean sprouts, well drained
1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts
8 ounces drained mandarin oranges, reserve liquid
Any other chopped raw veg you would like

Toss together and chill.

Dressing:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup favorite oil
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 cup reserved mandarin liquid
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Mix well and chill.

Assembly:

Divide salad onto two plates, top with chilled chicken and douse with dressing. Use crunchy rice noodles as croutons if you like!

This is an Entree Salad!!! ]]> PrincessFiona60 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f11/chicken-mandarin-salad-66828.html One of the most bizarre deaths! http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f26/one-of-the-most-bizarre-deaths-66827.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:50:14 GMT Thought this worth posting because of its very bizarre nature, if you consider what the chances are of all the confluences converging to make this happen, has to be one in a billion odds.
And it's notable as the 'victim' was a member of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra), Mike Edwards AKA (he became a Rajneesh) Swami deva Pramada, who played cello in the band, was killed by a 3-quarter ton hay bale that fell off a tractor and rolled down a hill at the precise time and exact direction in which Mike edwards was driving a van, and whereupon as in the words of that song about an irresistible force and an immovable object came to pass and...and there occurred the inevitable result.
This could certainly be taught as a lesson that somebody is out to getcha big time so don't make any dinner dates for next week! ]]> Off Topic, Jokes, Games... MSC http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f26/one-of-the-most-bizarre-deaths-66827.html Stuffed zucchini http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/stuffed-zucchini-66826.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:03:52 GMT This turned out really good. Cut the zucchini in half, scoop out seeds and any spongee interior. Put on oiled half sheet pan, top with a little butter and soy sauce and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. Top with a mixture of chopped tomatoes, basil/oil from the freezer, chopped onion,... This turned out really good.

Cut the zucchini in half, scoop out seeds and any spongee interior.
Put on oiled half sheet pan, top with a little butter and soy sauce and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Top with a mixture of chopped tomatoes, basil/oil from the freezer, chopped onion, chopped garlic, parmesan.

Top with tomato ground beef, like a sloppy joe mix.

Top with mushroom stuffing (from the freezer), mushrooms onions and bread and spices.

Top with bread or cracker crumbs.

Bake again for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Taste every layer as you use it, it turned out to be very good. They are asking for more. ]]> Vegetables blissful http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/stuffed-zucchini-66826.html trivia 9/8 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f26/trivia-9-8-a-66825.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:08:44 GMT trivia 9/8
DID YOU KNOW....
Israeli scientists have reported early success with an "electronic nose" device that can detect several forms of cancer through a simple breath test. Chemical variations in the breath allow the sensor to distinguish between the healthy and the cancer-stricken as well as determine what type of cancer it is detecting—lung, breast, bowel, or prostate.

1. what was the last year that a new state joined the union?
2. which country has it's second largest city at Alexandria?
3. which famous american is associated with the wilderness road?
4. name the Broadway musical whose songs include"ol' man river".
5. which famous incorrect headline appeared on the Chicago tribune's front
page in November 1948?
6. what year was major league baseball's first indoor game?
7. What is the name of The Saint created by Leslie Charteris ?
8. In which sport would someone perform a "Kip" ?

TRUTH OR CRAP ??
on average, women say 7,000 words per day, while men manage to say just over
2000 words.
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1. 1959
2. EGYPT
3. DANIEL BOONE
4. "show boat"
5. "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN"
6. 1965
7. Simon Templar
8. Gymnastics
TRUTH !!
Enough said! ]]> Off Topic, Jokes, Games... luckytrim http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f26/trivia-9-8-a-66825.html What counts as water? http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f17/what-counts-as-water-66824.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:14:19 GMT So I think I know what I believe, but I want to hear others thoughts on this. When people say you need to drink X number of cups of water (the actual amount does not really matter), what can you count as water? Obviously a cup of H2O is counted, but what about a cup of coffee? How about tea?... So I think I know what I believe, but I want to hear others thoughts on this. When people say you need to drink X number of cups of water (the actual amount does not really matter), what can you count as water?

Obviously a cup of H2O is counted, but what about a cup of coffee? How about tea? both of these things are primarily water. What about other liquids that are mainly water? Lets hear your thoughts. ]]> General Cooking Questions GB http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f17/what-counts-as-water-66824.html Wednesday Dinner Table 9/8 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f104/wednesday-dinner-table-9-8-a-66823.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:55:10 GMT Good morning everyone, Beautiful sunny day here as the kids go back to school today. Dinner tonight will be roast chicken and potatoes, and a salad. HAGD:chef: Good morning everyone,

Beautiful sunny day here as the kids go back to school today.

Dinner tonight will be roast chicken and potatoes, and a salad.

HAGD:chef: ]]> Littlechef http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f104/wednesday-dinner-table-9-8-a-66823.html What to pair with moroccan lamb?! http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f17/what-to-pair-with-moroccan-lamb-66821.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:27:41 GMT Recipe Details I want to make some type of rice pilaf but I'm not sure which direction to...]]> So I'm going to make this recipe for my boyfriend and I for his birthday:

Recipe Details

I want to make some type of rice pilaf but I'm not sure which direction to go in... Middle Eastern, plain, or what. Also, I'm wondering if a tzatziki/raita style sauce would go well on the side?

Any suggestions would be wonderful!
Thanks :rolleyes: ]]> General Cooking Questions calpal http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f17/what-to-pair-with-moroccan-lamb-66821.html Hey from Ontario! http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f6/hey-from-ontario-66820.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:21:49 GMT I'm Callie, I'm 17 and I'm from Ontario, Canada.
I'm not an amazing chef but I do enjoy cooking.
I joined this site to hopefully learn some things and get some help! And maybe meet some cool people :] ]]> calpal http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f6/hey-from-ontario-66820.html Fast-food chains in Asia cater menus to customers http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f26/fast-food-chains-in-asia-cater-menus-to-customers-66818.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:59:08 GMT Fast-food chains in Asia cater menus to customers - USATODAY.com ---Quote--- Yum's KFC, for example, offers a significant number of menu items geared specifically to Asian...]]> Fast-food chains in Asia cater menus to customers - USATODAY.com

Quote:
Yum's KFC, for example, offers a significant number of menu items geared specifically to Asian tastes. In China, the fast-food chain's 3,000 stores serve items such as congee, or rice soup, and the "dragon twister," a tortilla wrap containing crispy chicken strips, cucumber, scallions and Peking Duck sauce. Meanwhile, Pizza Hut, also part of Yum (YUM), serves up entrees in Asia such as a lemon-flavored salmon pastry roll and a "seafood catch" pizza, topped with crab sticks, green pepper and pineapple.

Locals appear to be embracing the innovations: Since 2005, Yum has added more than 1,800 restaurants and tripled its profits in mainland China, Thailand and Taiwan. The chain is also expanding in established Asian markets such as Hong Kong, and up-and-coming ones such as Vietnam.

Starbucks (SBUX) now serves black sesame green tea and Frappuccinos with coffee jelly pieces in Asia. For years after Starbucks entered the Asia-Pacific market (its first store in the region opened in Japan in 1996) it offered products similar to its U.S. stores. But Starbucks has increasingly tailored its menu to Asian tastes amid fierce competition from local brands.

Meanwhile, General Mills' (GIS) Häagen-Dazs premium ice cream brand, which has 140 shops in the greater China region, not only offers fruity flavors (which tend to appeal to consumers here) but sells special products for Asian holidays.

They want to be a part of it

Häagen-Dazs is marketing a twist on traditional dough-and-egg cakes given to family and friends during the midautumn moon festival. Häagen-Dazs' full moon-shaped concoction has ice cream and also may have wafers, caramel or a chocolate coating.
I would not mind trying this stuff in the USA... ]]> Off Topic, Jokes, Games... kleenex http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f26/fast-food-chains-in-asia-cater-menus-to-customers-66818.html Burger King adds pancakes in breakfast push http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f26/burger-king-adds-pancakes-in-breakfast-push-66817.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:56:48 GMT Burger King adds pancakes in breakfast push - Yahoo! Finance ---Quote--- Burger King is introducing nine new breakfast items including blueberry biscuits and pancake platters and...]]> Burger King adds pancakes in breakfast push - Yahoo! Finance

Quote:
Burger King is introducing nine new breakfast items including blueberry biscuits and pancake platters and planning a major breakfast marketing blitz -- all with an eye toward eating up some of McDonald's morning business.

The chain said the move Tuesday is its biggest introduction of new items at one time ever. It also includes iced coffee from Seattle's Best.
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