http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ General vegetable chat and recipes... en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/images/discook/misc/rss.jpg http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/what-do-they-do-with-55-ears-of-fresh-corn-on-the-cob-61459.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:32 GMT a few weeks ago, i was at the farmers market, picking out some fresh local produce when i saw a few families purchasing huge bags of fresh corn on the cob ( each bag containing about 55 ears). Many of the families were of some central/ latin american descent . I know corn is a staple in the... a few weeks ago, i was at the farmers market, picking out some fresh local produce when i saw a few families purchasing huge bags of fresh corn on the cob ( each bag containing about 55 ears).

Many of the families were of some central/ latin american descent . I know corn is a staple in the diet of people from these regions. Im just curious if they would just use it as fresh corn, or would they process it into other forms. It just seemed like a lot of fresh corn at once, and would eventually go bad.

I guess they might also buy it and split it up among a few families, since it is cheaper to buy in bulk than individual or a smaller amount .

larry ]]> Vegetables larry_stewart http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/what-do-they-do-with-55-ears-of-fresh-corn-on-the-cob-61459.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/iso-best-way-to-cook-beets-honestly-61407.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:42:06 GMT I am obviously thinking too hard here, but I am curious: there are a dozen different ways to cook beets - some say cut the tops off, some say leave them on; some say peel, some say don't; some say bake for 2 hours at 375, or 45 minutes at 425; some say leave an inch of water in the pan and cover with foil while cooking in oven, some say steam, others boil... Is there any good reasoning or superior results for any of the afore-mentioned methods? Or is this like ten thousand ways to make pancakes?

Thanking you in advance for the enlightenment - I am earnestly trying to get a much-needed vacation very, very SOON...

pot clanger ]]> Vegetables pot clanger http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/iso-best-way-to-cook-beets-honestly-61407.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/sweet-potato-help-61330.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:10:12 GMT Outback Steakhouse has awesome sweet potatoes. They are cooked perfectly. Whenever I try to make them at home they never taste as good. Any suggestions on making the perfect sweet potato? Outback Steakhouse has awesome sweet potatoes. They are cooked perfectly. Whenever I try to make them at home they never taste as good. Any suggestions on making the perfect sweet potato? ]]> Vegetables lmas8 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/sweet-potato-help-61330.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/what-to-do-with-unripe-tomatoes-61215.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:05:31 GMT The tomato season ended and I picked a few dozens of unripe tomatoes (not going to get any more ripe). Now the issue is what to do with them. My sister suggested using them in cooking, not make tomato sauce. What do you suggest? I use wheelchair and do NOT stove cook, but use crockpot and/or... The tomato season ended and I picked a few dozens of unripe tomatoes
(not going to get any more ripe). Now the issue is what to do with them.
My sister suggested using them in cooking, not make tomato sauce.
What do you suggest?

I use wheelchair and do NOT stove cook, but use crockpot and/or microwave.
What things can I make that uses alot, alot, alot of unripe tomatoes?

Sheng-Chieh ]]> Vegetables shengchieh http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/what-to-do-with-unripe-tomatoes-61215.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/iso-guacamole-mexican-salad-recipe-61207.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:40 GMT Anybody know how to make one of these? I know it has Guac, Tomatoes, Onions but there are some secret pieces I am missing. Anybody know how to make one of these?

I know it has Guac, Tomatoes, Onions but there are some secret pieces I am missing. ]]> Vegetables imlearning2cook http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/iso-guacamole-mexican-salad-recipe-61207.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/iso-grated-potato-recipe-61085.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:53 GMT Looking for a recipe some dear friends had out one evening @ a buffet dinner @ golf club. Grated potatoes, heavy cream like sauce, maybe some cheese? onions? I want to make them some for fun. Any one have such a recipe? Looking for a recipe some dear friends had out one evening @ a buffet dinner @ golf club. Grated potatoes, heavy cream like sauce, maybe some cheese? onions? I want to make them some for fun. Any one have such a recipe? ]]> Vegetables marajo http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/iso-grated-potato-recipe-61085.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/garlic-lovers-iso-fav-recipes-61074.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:52:08 GMT Wondering if any garlic fanatics are willing to part with a good recipe or two. I love it but have learned some people REALLY love it...and want to find a good recipe for the BF.

He's never had 40 cloves chicken, so that's on the list.

But what about recipes that bring out that really strong garlic flavor...this is for a guy that doubles to triples the garlic in his pico. :ohmy:

Muchas Gracias ]]> Vegetables Jeni78 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/garlic-lovers-iso-fav-recipes-61074.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/spaghetti-squash-61033.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:18:42 GMT I have a smallish spaghetti squash (just about the right size for 2 people) sitting on the counter, waiting to be cooked. We had it with just butter, salt, pepper and garlic, as a side dish, at a friends home, and DH liked it. But when I fixed it at home, with spaghetti sauce, he and the grandson... I have a smallish spaghetti squash (just about the right size for 2 people) sitting on the counter, waiting to be cooked. We had it with just butter, salt, pepper and garlic, as a side dish, at a friends home, and DH liked it. But when I fixed it at home, with spaghetti sauce, he and the grandson (who was living with us at the time,) turned their noses up.
I'm watching my carbs, so now, about 6 years later, I'm going to try it again.

My plan is to nuke it till done (pierce in several places with a knife, and set on a couple layers of paper towels...nuke until it feels slightly soft, about about 6-7 minutes per lb.) After it cools, I'll cut it open, scoop out the seeds, and then pull out the strands of "spaghetti" with a fork. While I'm doing that, I'll cook chopped onion, green and red pepper, and celery in nuke with a little bacon grease. Meanwhile, in a large pasta bowl, I'll toss it with a little olive oil, S&P, garlic, broccoli (left from last night,) canned diced tomatoes with juice, can of drained mushrooms, cooked ground beef from the freezer that says, "calzone filling," cooked onion mixture, and top with cheese. Then it will go in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.

I also have some nice fresh grape tomatoes that I need to use...what do y'all think about halving some of them and using as a garnish, or instead of canned ones?

Any suggestion, ideas? ]]> Vegetables Constance http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f18/spaghetti-squash-61033.html