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 Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:29 pm
So over the past two years since my college graduation, I've tried exploring a wee bit more than usual in the culinary realm. Not only have I been trying to make different meals, but I also have wanted to bake more. Sure, I whip up the old fudge recipe for Christmas, but I've tried being a little more experimental. So far, off the top of my head so it's not every recipe I've used, I've made:
- Zuppa toscana
- Avocado chicken salad
- Red snapper topped with chopped spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sundried tomato vinaigrette
- Several eggs in a basket
- Shrimp risotto
- Chocolate cream pie
- No-bake cheesecake (this was last weekend, with the help of my girlfriend)
- Breaded catfish
- Gazpacho
- Fish tacos
- Guacamole
- Bangers and mash
Given that my dad's pre-diabetic, I haven't exactly whipped up the classic spaghetti and marinara or the carbs that often. Which means more variety in my diet, as well as healthier options! Well, except for the fudge and pie and cheesecake, but those are delicious, so no judgment is allowed.
So talk about your cooking exploits. Are you a pro? Are you a friend of the microwave? What's your favorite meal to make and/or eat? What food do you love and what food do you despise? Let's chat, shall we?
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:58 am
I have also become more culinary in the
past year or so. Since graduation I have
had more time to cook and the actual
means to do so.
I've made a lot of chicken dishes, most
recently chicken stuffed with onions and
fontina cheese that I also made a sauce
for. It turned out really well.
I have also become good at making salsa
and guacamole since my boyfriend bought
this magical food processor.
MMM FOOD.
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:02 am
Theodra I have also become more culinary in the
past year or so. Since graduation I have
had more time to cook and the actual
means to do so.
I've made a lot of chicken dishes, most
recently chicken stuffed with onions and
fontina cheese that I also made a sauce
for. It turned out really well.
I have also become good at making salsa
and guacamole since my boyfriend bought
this magical food processor.
MMM FOOD. Oooh, guacamole! Had to add that to my list. I made some killer guacamole for the Super Bowl this year. No food processor for me, though. I just scoop out the avocado, season it, and mash it up with a wooden spoon. Like a boss. cool
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:31 pm
You also made killer guacamole yesterday! biggrin
I'm better at baking than cooking, but my mom gave me a super easy roast chicken recipe where you roast the chicken on top of chopped onions and make french bread croutons, and then you pour sliced chicken, onions, and the juice on top of the croutons. SO GOOD.
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:53 pm
Meacorme You also made killer guacamole yesterday! biggrin
I'm better at baking than cooking, but my mom gave me a super easy roast chicken recipe where you roast the chicken on top of chopped onions and make french bread croutons, and then you pour sliced chicken, onions, and the juice on top of the croutons. SO GOOD. Man, that chicken was so delicious.
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:39 pm
Lately, I've been cooking up desserts about 2-3 times a weeks... With my big family, they get snatched up quickly! I'm that damn good at cooking... ^.^
Everyone's favorite was what I call my Coffee Mousse. There were no leftovers after my sister's birthday, and I made enough for almost everyone to have three servings... ^.^
Coffee Mousse is definetly going to be what I make for the bake sale I'm hosting with one of my only friends... ^.^
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Codebreaking Conversationalist
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:14 pm
SimsGirl87 Lately, I've been cooking up desserts about 2-3 times a weeks... With my big family, they get snatched up quickly! I'm that damn good at cooking... ^.^
Everyone's favorite was what I call my Coffee Mousse. There were no leftovers after my sister's birthday, and I made enough for almost everyone to have three servings... ^.^
Coffee Mousse is definetly going to be what I make for the bake sale I'm hosting with one of my only friends... ^.^
Excuse me, but WANT.
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Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:05 am
It's more like Mocha or Cappuccino Mousse, but I have been asked to make more tonight. I'll give you some... ^.^
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Codebreaking Conversationalist
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Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:47 am
I'm actually keen on making more dessert drinks myself. I had something called a Hot Apple Pie at my local pub. Tuaca, Hot Cider, Cinnamon, and whipped cream. It was pretty damn glorious.
The mousse would sound so good if I was a bigger coffee fan. Mea will take care of the helping I don't eat, of course. xd
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:09 pm
Ohhh, thanks a lot, now I'm in the mood for that! gonk
I'm not a big coffee fan, either. Hell, I hate coffee, but I like it. ^.^
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Codebreaking Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:57 pm
SimsGirl87 Ohhh, thanks a lot, now I'm in the mood for that! gonk
I'm not a big coffee fan, either. Hell, I hate coffee, but I like it. ^.^ Yeah, I can't drink coffee alone, or even in mochas or mixed drinks without alcohol. But somehow, in solid desserts or booze? Something changes.
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Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:11 pm
Ha ha, nice! Maybe I'll make you the perfect dessert with coffee in it, and when I'm done, I'll say, "This is all because of Reeves." wink
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Codebreaking Conversationalist
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Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:21 am
SimsGirl87 Ha ha, nice! Maybe I'll make you the perfect dessert with coffee in it, and when I'm done, I'll say, "This is all because of Reeves." wink Yes. Reeves indeed is the dessert muse for the dessert mousse.
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Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:01 pm
Mhm! And I'll call it, "The Reeves Special". wink
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Codebreaking Conversationalist
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:54 pm
SimsGirl87 Mhm! And I'll call it, "The Reeves Special". wink Oh. Oh, my. redface
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