Underrated foods...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:04 pm

Post what you feel are the most underrated foods here...

Green beans and ham cooked in whole potatoes...

Beef stew...

Spinach...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:06 pm

This may spur recollections on food one may have not prepared for a while...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:08 pm

Meatloaf...

When cooked right meatloaf can actually be one of the most delicious meals that I prepare...

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:09 pm

hot buttered cornbread

Peas

plain avocados

black olives

eggs

pinto bean chili

fried potatoes

fried zucchini with ranch

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:10 pm

Cous Cous

Seems to be slowly gathering popularity in the west, there are so many things you can do with it, so many ways to flavour and eat it.

I do like well prepared cous cous

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:11 pm

woppy71;913476 wrote: Cous Cous

Seems to be slowly gathering popularity in the west, there are so many things you can do with it, so many ways to flavour and eat it.

I do like well prepared cous cous

I'll have to try that...

Couscous...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous

This might help westerners be familiar with it...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:25 pm

Before Sunset;913480 wrote: Oh, me too! I have the most awesome tasting meatloaf recipe. Once I discovered it, it was the only way I ever made it again.

Care to divulge?...:sneaky:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:26 pm

My husband loves to eat cous cous.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:27 pm

Before Sunset;913483 wrote: Okay, sure. I'll go get it and post it here.

Good I'll tell you mine...

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:54 pm

That is a great meatloaf recipe. I will give it a try I love Meatloaf.

Home made Macroni and Cheese with applesause and peas.

I grew up on it and love it to this day.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich with a COLD glass of Milk. :-4

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:55 pm

I dont normally eat meat loaf but tried my hand at it and made a super one but I dont measure anything. Also love bread and butter pudding.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:56 pm

CARLA;913494 wrote: That is a great meatloaf recipe. I will give it a try I love Meatloaf.

Home made Macroni and Cheese with applesause and peas.

I grew up on it and love it to this day.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich with a COLD glass of Milk. :-4

yum love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches :-4

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:57 pm

Grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:59 pm

Another one of my all time favorites, in fact I think I will it for dinner tonight. Thanks RG.

[QUOTE]Grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup[/QUOTE]

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:06 pm

Here's mine...

This is for a somewhat large dinner...

Meatloaf

4 lb. ground chuck

1 lb. sausage

1 medium onion (chopped)

4 full pieces of celery sticks (chopped)

8 oz salsa

2 eggs

1 cup bread crumbs

Mix all ingredients well...Add water to a 9 x 13 pan 1/4 inch high (So the meatloaf doesn't stick)...Form the mixture into a loaf and place it in the pan...Put ketchup on top - Cover with foil...Cook at 350 degrees for 2 1/2 hours or if you like to use a meat thermometer when done...

The key is the celery...It gives it a ton of flavor...

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:06 pm

Oh, all these thoughts of yummy food are making me hungry!

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:06 pm

Being an Ex-Chef, I can really appreciate peoples ideas in this thread, so many of the things mentioned are truly underated. Bring back the traditional recepies, I say!!

I have to confess though, i have never prepared or eaten meatloaf before, but i can gather from the posts that it is tasty and there are inumerable recipies for it!

I will be adding to my "Try soon" list!

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:09 pm

JAB;913501 wrote:

Homemade vegetable soup

This is good too...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:10 pm

chonsigirl;913503 wrote: Oh, all these thoughts of yummy food are making me hungry!

:sneaky:...

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:12 pm

A nice savoury meatloaf served witha contrasting red onion marmalade sounds good to me

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:16 pm

CARLA;913494 wrote:

Home made Macroni and Cheese with applesause and peas.

I grew up on it and love it to this day. I love homemade macaroni and cheese...That stuff in the box is blasphemy...Simple elbow macaroni, Velveeta cheese, salt and pepper, and place shredded cheddar and mozzarella(Or whichever cheeses you prefer) on top and put in a 350 degree oven...Very delicious...Make sure the cheese on top gets inbetween crispy and melted and you know it's done...I mix all of the ingredients, with the exception of the shredded cheeses that I put on top, and cook them on the stove until the Velveeta cheese is melted in with milk and a couple of teaspoons of butter before I place it in the oven...

CARLA;913494 wrote:

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich with a COLD glass of Milk. :-4

You're going to catch hell for this...:wah:

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:18 pm

JAB;913509 wrote: Almost any homemade soup is wonderful to me!

Beef barley

Split pea and ham

Turkey bean soup

Oh, split pea and ham, just like my mum used to make.... great big pieces of smoked ham....mmmMMMmmmm

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:25 pm

But a PB&J with a glass of cold milk is to die for. :wah: Your Macaroni and Cheese sounds YUMMY...

Speaking of eating KS the US Women's Olympic is playing in San Diego on the 16th. The Monday prior to the game the team of 18 and all the supporting staff is coming to dinner at my Sister house I get to meet the entire team. YEAH..!!

[QUOTE]I love homemade macaroni and cheese...That stuff in the box is blasphemy...Simple elbow macaroni, Velveeta cheese, salt and pepper, and place shredded cheddar and mozzarella(Or whichever cheeses you prefer) and put in a 350 degree oven...Very delicious...Make sure the cheese on top gets inbetween crispy and melted and you know it's done...I mix all of the indredients with the exception of the shredded cheeses that I put on top and cook them on the stove until the Velveeta cheese is melted in with milk and a couple of teaspoons of butter before I place it in the oven...

Quote:

Originally Posted by CARLA

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich with a COLD glass of Milk.

You're going to catch hell for this...[/QUOTE]

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:26 pm

Tamales!

Especially after the sauce soaks into the masa and makes it all soft and yummy....

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:26 pm

K.Snyder;913510 wrote: I love homemade macaroni and cheese...That stuff in the box is blasphemy...Simple elbow macaroni, Velveeta cheese, salt and pepper, and place shredded cheddar and mozzarella(Or whichever cheeses you prefer) and put in a 350 degree oven...Very delicious...Make sure the cheese on top gets inbetween crispy and melted and you know it's done...I mix all of the ingredients, with the exception of the shredded cheeses that I put on top, and cook them on the stove until the Velveeta cheese is melted in with milk and a couple of teaspoons of butter before I place it in the oven...

You're going to catch hell for this...:wah:

uuuuuuuuuuu sounds yummy:D

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:28 pm

woppy71;913512 wrote: Oh, split pea and ham, just like my mum used to make.... great big pieces of smoked ham....mmmMMMmmmm

wahhhhhhhhhh your making me hungry and its cold here today so pea and ham soup would go good right now

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:29 pm

RedGlitter;913498 wrote: Grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup

oh my yes pity I ate already

Yams

sweet potatoes

chick peas (mmm hummus)

cucumbers

black beans

kidney beans

bean salad

peanut butter on toast

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:31 pm

JAB;913509 wrote: Almost any homemade soup is wonderful to me!

Beef barley

Split pea and ham

Turkey bean soup

oh yummy

how about sourkraut... yummmy with smoked sausages oh yeah baby

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:35 pm

My Meat Loaf....take note i dont measure

Half a kilo mince and half a kilo sausage mince

tomatoe sauce and Worcestershire sauce

2eggs

grated carrot,potato,garlic,onion and some mixed herbs

mixed together and cook in moderate oven for about an hour.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:41 pm

JAB;913524 wrote: My mom makes a tomato version that is to die for. I made her re-create the recipe for me outta her head but mine never comes out as good as hers.

oh yum I love tomatoes to, that would be good.

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:41 pm

minks;913523 wrote: oh yummy

how about sourkraut... yummmy with smoked sausages oh yeah baby

Blimey!! I remember when we were based in Germany, eating these huge belly pork slices in baps, with fresh saurkraut in them out side the supermarket or "Kaufhoff", served from the back of a lorry... heaven!!!

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:44 pm

I have a bizarre sort of recipe...

Try this...A family invention...

2 whole large cucumbers skinned and sliced a 1/4 inch thick

2 cups of vinegar (I use cider vinegar)

2 cups sugar

2 jalapeÃ±os sliced 1/4 inch thick

Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil...Place in bowl...Add cucumbers and jalapeÃ±os and let marinate for at least an hour (The longer it marinates the better they are)...Obviously use the jalapeÃ±os according to your tolerance...

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:47 pm

K.Snyder;913534 wrote: I have a bizarre sort of recipe...

Try this...A family invention...

2 whole large cucumbers skinned and sliced a 1/4 inch thick

2 cups of vinegar (I use cider vinegar)

2 cups sugar

2 jalapeÃ±os sliced 1/4 inch thick

Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil...Place in bowl...Add cucumbers and jalapeÃ±os and let marinate for at least an hour (The longer it marinates the better they are)...Obviously use the jalapeÃ±os according to your tolerance...

mmmm sounds good really

As a kid I liked cucumbers just sliced up in a cup of vinegar and sprinkled with paprika...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:47 pm

Deep fried mushrooms...

Freshly caught Alaskan salmon (Have some in my freezer)...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:48 pm

minks;913536 wrote: mmmm sounds good really

As a kid I liked cucumbers just sliced up in a cup of vinegar and sprinkled with paprika...

Yeah the jalapeÃ±os gives them a kick...

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:48 pm

My mum used to make a beaut egg and bacon pie but it had some sort of lettuce in it would anyone have a receipe for that as she has passed on and we couldnt find it in any of her books and it was to die for.

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:50 pm

Gravadlax, deliciuos on hot, crusty toast, drizzeled with a mild mustard and dill sauce.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:50 pm

kayleneaussie;913539 wrote: My mum used to make a beaut egg and bacon pie but it had some sort of lettuce in it would anyone have a receipe for that as she has passed on and we couldnt find it in any of her books and it was to die for.

Would the lettuce have been leeks?...

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:51 pm

we have a bit of an odd family spagetti sauce recipe but oh so darn good and so different...

chop and saute onions till clear

add

1 tablespoon of sugar

2 tablespoons of vinegar

4 tablespoons of lea and perrins worchestershire sauce

bring to a boil

add 2 cans of tomatoe soup and heat through

(campbells soup works the best)

it's a kind of sweet and sour spicy sauce I assure you you all would love it, everybody we make it for asks for the recipe

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:51 pm

woppy71;913540 wrote: Gravadlax, deliciuos on hot, crusty toast, drizzeled with a mild mustard and dill sauce.

Gravlax

I'm not too keen on raw meat...:wah:

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:52 pm

minks;913542 wrote: we have a bit of an odd family spagetti sauce recipe but oh so darn good and so different...

chop and saute onions till clear

add

1 tablespoon of sugar

2 tablespoons of vinegar

4 tablespoons of lea and perrins worchestershire sauce

bring to a boil

add 2 cans of tomatoe soup and heat through

(campbells soup works the best)

it's a kind of sweet and sour spicy sauce I assure you you all would love it, everybody we make it for asks for the recipe

That is different...

Sounds pretty good I think I'll try that...

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:53 pm

K.Snyder;913544 wrote: That is different...

Sounds pretty good I think I'll try that...

PM me when you do I would be interested in knowing how you liked it. I usually use lots of onion

woppy71 · Post by **woppy71** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:53 pm

K.Snyder;913543 wrote: Gravlax

I'm not too keen on raw meat...:wah:

:wah:

I didnt think i would like it at first, but then I relised it was cured, so it sort of got me over that hurdle.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:56 pm

woppy71;913546 wrote: :wah:

I didnt think i would like it at first, but then I relised it was cured, so it sort of got me over that hurdle.

I actually had found out after watching a documentary on survival that if you have enough of lemon juice you can actually cook raw fish with it by just marinating the fish in it...

Very interesting...