The "All Things Food" Thread.

[Papa Deuce]

Do whatever you want.. add recipes, restaurant reviews, Food Network chat, favorite foods.... all rolled in one thread!

Welcome!

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I could be mistaken but didn't you start the Weight Watchers Thread?

 

[Papa Deuce]

I could be mistaken but didn't you start the Weight Watchers Thread?

Sure did... so we can still talk about low cal stuff too!

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

Mmmmmm food. My favorite topic

I'm making brownies to take to work tomorrow!

 

[Papa Deuce]

Dill Pickle Soup​

* 6 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock or beef stock
* 4 large dill pickles, shredded
* 1/2 cup pickle juice, from the pickle jar
* 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
* 2 tablespoons instant flour
* 1 cup milk
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons soft butter

Garnish

* sour cream ...... optional, but I use NO FAT.
* salt and pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan or soup pot with cover, combine stock, pickles, pickle liquid & potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook covered, over low heat until potatoes start to get soft (about 10 minutes).

Combine flour and milk, add to broth, bring to a boil and remove from heat.

Combine egg and butter and stir into broth.

Return pot to the stove and heat through without boiling. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and or dill.

 

[dahirsh]

ok, have you ever made the dill pickle soup before? I can't even imagine. I take that back, I'm trying hard not to imagine.

 

[Papa Deuce]

ok, have you ever made the dill pickle soup before? I can't even imagine. I take that back, I'm trying hard not to imagine.

My grandmother used to make it for us. As I recall, I really liked it.

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

That sounds interesting.

 

[kirbsam]

quarter pounder with cheese and large fries.

 

[Papa Deuce]

I have this addiction to hummus, though I usually don't enjoy raw ( plain ) chickpeas. Today, for dinner, I had:

http://www.recipezaar.com/Creamy-Chickpea-Rosemary-Soup-133563

Creamy Chickpea Rosemary Soup.

* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped ( probably used 8 - 10 )
* 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes... I used at least 1 full tsp.

* 3 (15-19 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed & drained
* 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable)
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* sea salt

I also added about 1 cup of milk.

Directions


In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add garlic, rosemary and red pepper flakes.

Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic starts to brown, about 1 minute.

Add chickpeas and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes; let cool slightly.

Transfer soup to a blender; cover loosely, and puree until just smooth.

Return to the saucepan and stir in lemon juice and sea salt to taste.

Serve, garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig, or an additional drizzling of olive oil.

 

[MinnieMe87]

Dill Pickle Soup​

* 6 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock or beef stock
* 4 large dill pickles, shredded
* 1/2 cup pickle juice, from the pickle jar
* 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
* 2 tablespoons instant flour
* 1 cup milk
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons soft butter

Garnish

* sour cream ...... optional, but I use NO FAT.
* salt and pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan or soup pot with cover, combine stock, pickles, pickle liquid & potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook covered, over low heat until potatoes start to get soft (about 10 minutes).

Combine flour and milk, add to broth, bring to a boil and remove from heat.

Combine egg and butter and stir into broth.

Return pot to the stove and heat through without boiling. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and or dill.

Not gonna lie PD, that soup sounds pretty fantastic!!

 

[Papa Deuce]

Well, I hope it is good. The plan is to make it tomorrow.

 

[C.Ann]

I want a big, huge plate of my homemade baked macaroni and cheese - with a side of French-style green beans sprinkled with garlic salt - but....... I'm too lazy to make it..

 

[Papa Deuce]

I want a big, huge plate of my homemade baked macaroni and cheese - with a side of French-style green beans sprinkled with garlic salt - but....... I'm too lazy to make it..

Can you add stewed tomatoes on the mac and cheese? That is how my wife always makes it....

 

[Papa Deuce]

OK, so I didn't get to make the pickle soup - YET. Something came up. But what I did make tonight is:

Cold and Spicy Watermelon Salad​

6 cups chopped watermelon
1 cup diced green bell pepper
Juice of 1 nice sized lime
2 TBS chopped green onion
1/2 of a jalapeno minced .... more if you like
1 TSP garlic powder

Mix it well, get it cold if it isn't already, and garnish ( optional ) with 3 TBS chopped fresh cilantro.

 

[Papa Deuce]

On a non recipe note, I am thrilled that my kids will eat, or at least try just about anything these days. They are tired of "kid's menu" foods. Which is cool, but a little more expensive. My kids eat most Mexican, a little Thai, and a fair amount of Indian foods.

So far, like me, the only thing they will not eat is Greek food. ( They are 8 )...

OTOH, we have my wife's nephew who, according to his mother, eats NOTHING but chicken nuggets, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries.... NOTHING else except Honey Nut Cheerios for breakfast every single day..... No veggies, no fruit, just what I posted.

I am so glad that we never let our kids define what they will eat and what they will not eat.

We have a "policy" in our home. The kids must take 2 bites of every single new food. If they don't like it, that is fine - they don't have to eat it. But 6 months or so down te road, we make them try it again. If they still don't like it, we leave them alone. It is amazing what they enjoy when trying things again.

LOL, my kids even eat habanero pepper sauce.