Here It Is...Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding

[britneyelise]

I will preface this by saying, no I haven't made it and no, I don't plan on it. On the thread about Tyler Florence hosting how to boil water, there was made a mention of this and I had to look it up! I would love to see someone put this through MasterCook :).

It comes from Paula Deen's show


Bill Nicholson's Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Butter Rum Sauce
edited to add: it is 12 servings

2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 can fruit cocktail (undrained)
2 eggs, beaten
1 (9-ounce) box raisins
1 pinch salt
1 or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Butter Rum Sauce, recipe follows


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cube donuts into a large bowl. Pour other ingredients on top of donuts and let soak for a few minutes. Mix all ingredients together until donuts have soaked up the liquid as much as possible.

Bake for about 1 hour until center has jelled. Top with Butter Rum Sauce.


Butter Rum Sauce:
1 stick butter
1 pound box confectioners' sugar
Rum, to taste
Melt butter and slowly stir in confectioners' sugar. Add rum and heat until bubbly. Pour over each serving of Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding.


So whose gonna try it first?

Here are a few reviews from foodtv.com (as of right now it is a ***** rating from all reviews)

Excellent and Easy
06/06/2004 at 10:53am
User: MARGARET from Raleigh, NC
This is an excellent way to use your day old doughnuts. I don't care for fruit coctail so I used canned peaches. Bread pudding is my favorite dessert, and this recipe rates the best I have had. I serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

So Yummy!!
06/06/2004 at 10:36am
User: PAULA from Burke, VA
Just when you think you can't improve on an already delicious product someone goes and takes it to higher more sinful indulgance.

sin
06/05/2004 at 11:00am
User: MICHAEL from Lincoln, NE
will people never stop makinig up incredible recipes that make me just a little...larger?

[kima]

OMG!!!!!! I'd love to see a the nutritional data on this.:eek:
Who is brave enough to make this???? Someone with alot of teenage boys around?

[SueK]

I caught this episode yesterday and just about got cavities watching her make it! I don't like Bread Pudding and don't care for donuts :eek: but I bet my DH would like this one. Not gonna make it, though!

[dlaboriel]

It got good reviews but I'll wait to see if someone here will try it. Sounds like an artery clogger to me.

[CompassRose]

Spectacular! Here it is:
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1022 Calories; 46g Fat (39.4% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 144g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 72mg Cholesterol; 658mg Sodium.

Sounds a bit much to me. But I thought Krispy Kreme doughnuts were -- ah -- much over-rated, when I tried one.

[Kayaksoup]

Originally posted by kima
OMG!!!!!! I'd love to see a the nutritional data on this.:eek:
Who is brave enough to make this???? Someone with alot of teenage boys around?
Here you go Maureen;)
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1007 Calories; 46g Fat (39.9% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 141g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 72mg Cholesterol; 657mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fruit; 9 Fat; 8 Other Carbohydrates.
That's using Mastercooks preset glazed doughnut nutritional analysis.

[CompassRose]

Ah, you must've used the "fruit cocktail in juice," Kayaksoup. C'mon, someone who's gonna make this puppy is going to get the "light syrup" at the very least! :D

[Kayaksoup]

Originally posted by CompassRose
Ah, you must've used the "fruit cocktail in juice," Kayaksoup. C'mon, someone who's gonna make this puppy is going to get the "light syrup" at the very least! :D
LOL, just trying to make it a little bit healthy:p

[matt]

I was thinking somehow this might be lightened somehow or another. I dont know why this came to my mind. A couple of years ago someone had posted a chicken head mc nugget on the BB. and Gail had suggested I believe that CL might be able to lighten it up a bit. i dont know if the thread is stil around or not.

[Jazzmatazz49]

When I saw this thread title, I thought, "Hope Paula Deen doesn't hear about this one. She'll make it for sure." That woman needs to be reined in!:rolleyes:

[kima]

We don't get that Paula's show up here and I hope we never do!:eek:


Of course the Canadian version would be with Tim Horton doughnuts...not that that would be any healthier. I am a big doughnut fan but this recipe just sounds gross to me... but I'd love some BB reviews!:D

[Clover]

The thread title alone sounded disgusting, but the actual recipe is worse than I thought it would be. Way worse. Doughnuts plus condensed milk? Plus a pound of sugar in the sauce? And one reviewer serves it with ice cream?


Originally posted by matt
A couple of years ago someone had posted a chicken head mc nugget on the BB.
Please tell me this is a typo, though I can't come up with a corrected version. Chicken head mcnuggets? Mmmm, greasy, yet crunchy. Could be a good main course to go with Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding.

[memartha]

I seriously thought this was a joke, first from the title and then when I read the ingredients. ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? It's just wrong! :eek:

[claire797]

Originally posted by kima
We don't get that Paula's show up here and I hope we never do!:eek:



She's a great cook and extremely creative. I think she's terrific.

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by claire797


She's a great cook and extremely creative. I think she's terrific.

Creative? There's nothing "creative" about the woman as presented on her show, except for her penchant of throwing a stick of butter into just about anything. She gets by on personality alone, and the proof is in this recipe. If Sondra Lee had made it on SEMI-HOMEMADE, people would have been going crazy on food message boards everywhere.

I saw this episode, I have to say that watching her make that breadless bread pudding tickled my gag reflex big time.

BOB

[Mamasue]

Originally posted by bobmark226


Creative? There's nothing "creative" about the woman as presented on her show, except for her penchant of throwing a stick of butter into just about anything. She gets by on personality alone, and the proof is in this recipe. If Sondra Lee had made it on SEMI-HOMEMADE, people would have been growing crazy on message boards everywhere.

I saw this episode, I have to say that watching her make that breadless bread pudding was tickled my gag reflex big time.

BOB

:D You took the words right out of my mouth! I love to hear her talk though. ;)

[sweetpea]

I couldn't agree more Bob...i had to change the channel! ugghhhh...and i LOVE doughnuts!

[SandyM]

Thankfully I didn't see it - I cannot even imagine. :o But like Sue, I love to hear her talk. ;)

[claire797]

Originally posted by bobmark226


Creative? There's nothing "creative" about the woman as presented on her show, except for her penchant of throwing a stick of butter into just about anything. She gets by on personality alone, and the proof is in this recipe. If Sondra Lee had made it on SEMI-HOMEMADE, people would have been going crazy on food message boards everywhere.

I saw this episode, I have to say that watching her make that breadless bread pudding tickled my gag reflex big time.

BOB

I knew you'd say that, Bob. ;)

I agree that light cooking (light GOOD cooking) takes more culinary skill, but Paula has a knack for putting together recipes people love.

I don't watch SAndra Lee enough to know everything she makes, but from what I've seen, Paula's recipes are a step up. They're not haute cuisine, but they are Southern cooking -- the kind of recipes normal people crave at picnics.

And I do think she's creative. :)

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by claire797


I knew you'd say that, Bob. ;)

I agree that light cooking (light GOOD cooking) takes more culinary skill, but Paula has a knack for putting together recipes people love.



Geez, I never realized I was so predictable. I wonder why I even bother to post. ;)

Yeah, people will always "love" something made from a cup of mayo mixed with a cup of sour cream and a pound of bacon, won't they? But that's really not my objection, because Emeril, Moulton, Flay, Chiarello, Ray, etc. etc. all regularly demonstrate good recipes, many of which I make regularly, with good fresh ingredients that aren't necessarily low fat, low sodium or low anything.

Paula produces a lot of serious "crap" and I can provide a list a mile long. I loved her "busy housewife" episode, wherein she made a "quick" corned beef and cabbage with four strips of bacon, a stick of butter, cabbage and a crumbled can of corned beef. Why would this be any better than dinner at MickeyD's or the worst Chinese takeout you could order?

And let's don't forget her wildly imaginative "house seasoning":

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

BOB

[patissac]

I have to agree with some of the people on this thread, lately I haven't been thrilled with paula's cooking. I have 2 of her cookbooks and have been limited to what I can make from it thats cooking light. I did see the krispy kreme bread pudding this weekend because of curiousity, but I started getting cavaties just watching it! I was thinking its too sweet and fattening, the only thing I can think of to reduce the sugar in it was to use unsweetned condensed milk and let the sugar from the doughnuts,syrup from the cocktail, and brandy topping take care of it. Use egg beaters instead too. I did her better then sex cake chocolate version (trust me the coconut pineapple one is way better!) and it was just too sweet. Some one should tell her to cut down on all that butter,mayo,grease and oil, etc. But then again there are some people out there who could really care less for low fat cooking for example emeril? For all of you who do though pat yourselves on the back!

[Jazzmatazz49]

A lot of old-time southern cooking is exactly like PD's show. But most of this generation has given up on salt meat in vegetables that are then cooked all day, a stick of butter in a can of corn, and desserts with sugar, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip and cream cheese all in one dish. I just had to work pretty hard to drop 20 pounds caused by a lifetime of eating the Paula Deen way.

And finally, I personally don't like the way she licks her fingers while she cooks!:mad:

[claire797]

I'm not going to defend Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding. I think it's a little over-the-top too. Besides, I hate fruit cocktail. But I do see lots of interesting Paula Dean recipes. They're a little wacky, but she's a Southern Home Cook. That's her thing. Her twists on old favorites are fun.

Whatever you think of her recipes, she is definitely fun to watch.

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by Jazzmatazz49
And finally, I personally don't like the way she licks her fingers while she cooks!:mad:

I love the closeups on her fuzzy little mouth whenever she takes a "bite" too. She's also the only tv chef I ever saw lick the spoon, then put it back in the pot. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

Anyone who thinks they've seen the worst of it by reading the KK "bread" pudding recipe here needs to see the episode to appreciate it. I especially liked when she poured the sweetened condensed milk over the glazed donuts and pointed out that the recipe didn't need any extra sugar! :rolleyes:

BOB

[kima]

Well I was about to say that it was unfair of me to have an opinion on a show and woman I have never see but the further descriptions provided by Bob and others makes me feel like it's okay.....but Bob my first thought about the KK recipe was- doesn't it need more sugar? I am glad she cleared that up!:eek:

[claire797]

Originally posted by kima
Well I was about to say that it was unfair of me to have an opinion on a show and woman I have never see but the further descriptions provided by Bob and others makes me feel like it's okay

Yup.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by Jazzmatazz49
A lot of old-time southern cooking is exactly like PD's show. But most of this generation has given up on salt meat in vegetables that are then cooked all day, a stick of butter in a can of corn, and desserts with sugar, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip and cream cheese all in one dish.

They still cook that way in these parts! Every feast 'round here is boiled potatoes with parsly and butter, canned corn with butter, canned green beans with bacon and butter and then entree is either chicken fried steak ro fried chicken...and over at the dessert table you'll find things like cheesecake, banana pudding, tapioca pudding...oh, wait-don't people of this generation amke those desserts, too?

Not everyone in this world is interested in Haute Cuisine so why is it a crime for someone to offer recipes that don't suit your idea of creative cooking? You never hear much criticism of the Contessa for her fat laden recipes or Nigella, who often loves to lick the spoon while she cooks...

[sneezles]

Originally posted by bobmark226
Paula produces a lot of serious "crap" and I can provide a list a mile long. I loved her "busy housewife" episode, wherein she made a "quick" corned beef and cabbage with four strips of bacon, a stick of butter, cabbage and a crumbled can of corned beef. Why would this be any better than dinner at MickeyD's or the worst Chinese takeout you could order?
BOB

Seems BOB watches way too much of Paula considering BOB has a list a mile long of recipes that are crap :confused:

[bobmark226]

Who said anything about "haute"? Not me. And for the record, I got a lot to say about the B**A** Contessa, who I usually call the Five Cent Martha Stewart. Neither (ahem) Ina, Nigella, or even Emeril commit anything even close to what Deen not only does, but raves about, buggy-eyed, on a regular basis.

I have no issues with any of the foods you mentioned up there, eat and prepare plenty of them myself, Susan, but, really, Deen puts forth more things that are just plain abominable* than just about anybody out there these days.

And, yes, I know, you think her "boys" are cute, too.

BOB
*canned crab, canned baby shrimp, mayonnaise, all combined and baked; I wouldn't feed that to my dog, although he'd probably love it.

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by sneezles
Seems BOB watches way too much of Paula considering BOB has a list a mile long of recipes that are crap :confused:

I leave the TV on Saturday mornings during the
In the Kitchen" stretch as background. That okay with you?
:confused: Deen is kind of like watching "Fear Factor."

BOB

[sneezles]

Originally posted by bobmark226


I leave the TV on Saturday mornings during the
In the Kitchen" stretch as background. That okay with you?
:confused: Deen is kind of like watching "Fear Factor."

BOB
Don't really care what or where you watch but I would think that another channel might offer something that you wouldn't find quite so annoying.
Well, I've watched maybe 2 hours of Food Network--ever, as I find the whole premise sort of annoying (30 minutes of commercials interrupted by 3 minutes of food prep)and I don't watch Fear Factor. I prefer to cook without the tv.
What I find sad is the ability to bash so easily. I've no opinions about Deen as I've never watched her show and don't intend to but I surely don't feel the need to criticize her or her recipes. Surely wouldn't do it based on the opinions of others!

[kima]

We are talking about a TV show!

Though I have not seen this woman's show I have a right to form an opinion based on the style of recipes she cooks. I am sure she is a perfectly nice person and has a loyal audience. Good for her.
Geez louise, this is a TV show people! Watch to your hearts content.

[beacooker]

I really enjoy watching Paula Deen w/ my DH, who grew up on a lot of the foods she makes. It's fun to watch him see a dish that he ate countless times at church picnics, but had forgotten all about. I think of it as kind of a history show! :) There are many of her recipes that I want to make, some of them just for the nostalgia factor for my DH, others because they look really good. Even though it certainly isn't the style of food I normally like to cook or eat, I find the show entertaining, and enjoy that the food is different than what is featured on most of the Food Network shows.

[claire797]

Originally posted by bobmark226


:confused: Deen is kind of like watching "Fear Factor."

BOB

Well, that's what I think about Emeril. But he doesn't remind me of my grandmother.

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by sneezles

Don't really care what or where you watch but I would think that another channel might offer something that you wouldn't find quite so annoying.


Apparently you do, because that's the second time you've made a similar statement. Being as Deen or FoodTv don't interest you, why don't you change THIS channel? As for "bashing easily," it comes from a couple years of viewing. Unlike you, in this instance I'm entitled. I guess it's alright to complain about other posters on a message board, but not okay to make negative comments about a TV personality?

And, for the record, no, there is nothing else on on Saturday morning that interests me, since I don't watch kids' shows.

BOB

[claire797]

Originally posted by bobmark226



And, for the record, no, there is nothing else on on Saturday morning that interests me, since I don't watch kids' shows.

BOB

What about Disney Channel? You could watch The Wiggles? :p

[Valerie226]

I consider Paula Deen's cooking a "cautionary tale". If you cook like this you will look like her! I tried one recipes & didn't like it, the probably very moderate banana pudding. I can't imagine KK donuts plus all the other add-ins. Something along the line of deep fried ice cream or deep fried snickers bars? I consider her show as sort of a giggle, light entertainment, not food I would try to reproduce. Most of the food turned out by Emeril, Nigella, moulton, & Ina etc is too rich for anything but special occasions IMO but I usually like the ingredients & flavors they use. Still, seldom can afford the calories there either. But given a choice for a blowout dinner I'd look at their ideas not paula Deen's.
I watch her occasionally depending on what's on when I'm exercising. I prefer shows where there is a ghost of a chance I would try something demonstrated, but the timing is not always good.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by kima
We are talking about a TV show!

Though I have not seen this woman's show I have a right to form an opinion based on the style of recipes she cooks. I am sure she is a perfectly nice person and has a loyal audience. Good for her.
Geez louise, this is a TV show people! Watch to your hearts content.

Of course you're entitled to your opinion or are you it's hard to decide:


Originally posted by kima
Well I was about to say that it was unfair of me to have an opinion on a show and woman I have never see but the further descriptions provided by Bob and others makes me feel like it's okay.....

[ellamay]

What I find sad is the ability to bash so easily. I've no opinions about Deen as I've never watched her show and don't intend to but I surely don't feel the need to criticize her or her recipes. Surely wouldn't do it based on the opinions of others!

I guess I just don't get it...I don't think the people on these cooking shows take it personally when people don't like their recipes - in fact, they're probably making so much money they couldn't care less if a few people don't like what they do. Is it not okay to be critical of things? Are movie reviews bad also, because they might "bash" a terrible movie someone worked really hard on? Why is it so "sad" that Bob is expressing his opinion about this show? It's his opinion, doesn't mean anyone has to share it. Aren't we pretty much all on here to share our opinions about recipes, products, etc.?

I have also never seen this show, so I don't have an opinion, but in general the Food Network bores me and I find most of the celebrity chefs annoying. And it totally bugs me when chefs lick spoons and put them back in the bowl, so personally I'm glad I've never seen this show!

[kima]

I see no contradiction. I said I was "about" to say it was not fair of me but upon further enlightenment by Bob and others I felt my intial reaction was not unfair.

Anyway, keep it up guys- nice to see you contribute to the friendly, inclusive feelings here.
Yup- I am grumpy today and had enough of the sniping.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by ellamay
Why is it so "sad" that Bob is expressing his opinion about this show? It's his opinion, doesn't mean anyone has to share it. Aren't we pretty much all on here to share our opinions about recipes, products, etc.?

Sorry but I saw it as a direct criticism of claire797's post where she thought Deen was creative...in fact BOB quoted her I believe. So while he doesn't share her opinion I thought he was a bit harsh. Never said he couldn't state his opinion.

[patissac]

Okay guys calm down:cool: its just a show, I say watch it if you want if not then flip the channel. Thats funny bob I have to admit I was thinking the same thing when she said thats all the sugar that goes into this dish, and then I think to myself then what is that in the rum glaze? Those biscuits she made that had the honey butter where a little too much for me since I'm not crazy about fried food that has butter in it! I also have it in the backround when I'm in the kitchen just to catch a glimpse of it. I do think her son's are some fine men! woo-hoo! They can cook for me any time :p I'm not southern so I'm starting to learn that southern food isn't necessarily healthy but them seem like some nice folks. I'm tuning in to watch her wedding. I was curious do you all think thats her acutall house?

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by sneezles

Sorry but I saw it as a direct criticism of claire797's post where she thought Deen was creative...in fact BOB quoted her I believe. So while he doesn't share her opinion I thought he was a bit harsh. Never said he couldn't state his opinion.


Well, Susan, I might have been "attacking" Deen in your eyes, but I certainly wasn't doing likewise to Claire who, btw, has yet to give an example of Deen's "creativity." It's also been noted that three or four posters have since remarked that Deen does traditional Southern cooking, so I'm further confused as to her creativity.

It must have been her lasagne recipe, which uses cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese and one other I forget, then adds a note that if the tomato sauce recipe she offers is too thin, to make a cornstarch slurry to thicken it. This has to be a low for poor lasagne, where she can't even throw together a decent tomato sauce without resorting to cornstarch. :rolleyes:

BOB

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by patissac
I was curious do you all think thats her actual house?

Which one? A large number of her shows are filmed at her Millerton (or is it Millbrook, I confuse the two!), NY home.

BOB

[patissac]

That yellow house where she usually does her show, the one with her dog granny,the garden, and that lovely old stove. I was wanting to know the same thing about barefoot contessa too, and did I hear right in one episode she said her husband drives 4 hours to get to work??? Insane!

[patissac]

hmmm new york? I did think it was strange how she's from georgia yet I saw new york plates?

[ellen6242]

Ina's husband is the Dean of the Yale School of Management. I think he's in Connecticut during the week and then drives to East Hampton on Friday. From what I understand, the show is filmed at her home.

Ellen

[claire797]

Bob, I think her using red velvet cake as the base of a Baked Alaska was creative. Sure, anyone could have done it, but have they? That's the beauty of so many of these ideas. They're "Ah! I could have done that" type of things rather than "I could never do that in a million years nor do I care to" type ideas.

Let's see. What else did I find creative.

Stuffing wontons with cream cheese and collard greens. That was creative. I don't eat collards, but I wouldn't have thought to stuff them in a wonton!

Another recipe I thought was innovative was the orange walnut salad with sweet and sour dressing. Maybe you throw walnut orange salads together on a weekly basis, but I wouldn't think to do it -- and she did.

Not all of her recipes are unique. For instance, that strawberry pretzel salad which we all so deeply loathe here on this board is pretty much of an heirloom, as are many of her recipes. But she also has a knack for taking heirlooms and adding a twist.

And as much as I hate to admit it, using Krispy Kremes in a bread pudding is creative. I can't attest to whether it tastes good because it's not something I personally would eat, but a lot of other people probably would.

And Susan is right. If Nigella were making Krispy Kreme bread pudding, we'd probably raise a few eyebrows, but no doubt some brave soul would make it. Depending on who that was, it might catch on around here.

[MissV]

If my SO liked bread pudding, I'd probably be making this for the weekend when he's having some friends over who are very southern and eat like farmers (large portions, huge calories).

Deen's Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes are easily the best/most requested recipe I have made in the past 12 months. And by using light sour cream/butter/cheese and going with a realistic portion size as opposed to what my family (from the south) calls "country portions" it was VERY easy to cut down calories to a reasonable level. And considering I'd never seen a potato stuffed with shrimp before, I found it to be pretty creative.

[bobmark226]

Claire, I don't find any of those examples cited especially creative. In fact, I think it's pretty hard to do anything really fresh or original anymore, given all the media options we now have for food. For example, though, I'd bet that fifty percent of the posters here have stuffed a wonton skin, or have at least had exposure in any number of places, and in Deen's case, she'll stuff cream cheese into just about anything!

FYI, the Krispy Kreme recipe was not hers, either, as she stated clearly on the show and in the recipe title. It came from a friend, apparently one who doesn't want to see her live too long past that well-publicized wedding.

BOB

[Mamasue]

Originally posted by bobmark226


It must have been her lasagne recipe, which uses cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese and one other I forget, then adds a note that if the tomato sauce recipe she offers is too thin, to make a cornstarch slurry to thicken it. This has to be a low for poor lasagne, where she can't even throw together a decent tomato sauce without resorting to cornstarch. :rolleyes:

BOB

Eck...that is no where near Italian or even close to Italian/American. I can't imagine a cornstarch slurry....ye gads! :p :p

[patissac]

Hey clare you got that wonton recipe? sounds interesting,I've never made anything with collard greens and I'm getting tired of just using spinach/kale in my recipes all the time. I've been eyeing that strawberry recipe for quite some time now, Is it worth it? hmm...you know which recipes I thought were odd were the pineapple cheese casserole and the feta and watermelon salads, has anyone tried these? Sorry guys but that lasagna made me cringe:(

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by MissV
Deen's Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes are easily the best/most requested recipe I have made in the past 12 months. And by using light sour cream/butter/cheese and going with a realistic portion size as opposed to what my family (from the south) calls "country portions" it was VERY easy to cut down calories to a reasonable level. And considering I'd never seen a potato stuffed with shrimp before, I found it to be pretty creative.

Yeah, and it's Red Lobster, ca 1978. Twice baked potatoes are still on menus stuffed with crabmeat, tuna or salmon. Deen naturally goes it one better by combining sour cream, cheese and butter with the highest cholesterol seafood there is. Like I said already, given all the fat, what's not to like? Know what the "most requested" baked goods recipe I have is? A blueberry bundt cake that uses something like a cup of oil and a cup of sour cream.

BOB

[angelamaria]

bob i think you have a point about people naturally liking any recipe with a ton of fat,sour cream, mayo etc in it. these are definitely what i consider church dinner recipes.. stuff you remember from childhood esp if you grew up in a rural or southern area.

i also think that whether you see deen's recipes as creative or not depends on how much cooking and experimentation you do.

i think anything that piques your interest (as claire was mentioning) and makes you think of new food combos is a good thing. i think different chefs will pique different interests. for instance i have no interest in semihomemade anything, or low carb anything (so that new low carb show is out for me); i do like entertaining ideas and so michael's show is great for me.i also know i have more time to listen while i do something else then sit down and read. also i am more inclined to make something if i see it done rather that just reading the recipe.i think if you google a new recipe you'll probably always find some different versions of it -very little new under the sun!

they just had a kripsy kreme contest in charleston where the top chefs made desserts from krispy kremes to celebrate a new store opening!the desserts were pretty fancy (they put them in the paper!). but i personally don't feel the need to gild the lily.

[beacooker]

What is your point, bobmark? It seems to me that your point is that anyone who doesn't hold your opinion of Paula Deen is tacky, low-class, unhealthy, and stupid. Am I mis-understanding you?

[donnamp14]

Come on now, kids! Play nice!!! ;)

[claire797]

Originally posted by Mamasue


Eck...that is no where near Italian or even close to Italian/American. I can't imagine a cornstarch slurry....ye gads! :p :p

I'll PM you a good cornstarch slurry, babe. You'll eat your words.

[MissV]

BOB -

Intentional or not, it really seems that you are putting down not just Deen but anyone who would consider any of her recipes "good" (ahh internet communications). I very passivly watch the show and have liked what I have seen. This thread peaked my interest enough to go look at FoodTV and see some of her other recipes. An ya know what? At least a quarter of them are for old time family foods of mine. Stuff my grandparents and parents made that they never had recipes written down for. I do indeed take offense to any idea that the type of food cooking by people from a different age where ingredients and resources were limited is somehow beneath someone who also enjoys more fancy cuisine. Honestly, if you did not intend to offend, I just want you to know how people might have thought you did.

And yeah, there is a lot of fat in some of her stuff. Ya know what? My dad grew up eating it and he was never, ever fat or chunky. Has no heart/cholesterol problems. But he was WAY more active than kids or even adults are today. It's not just high calorie, fat-laden food that ravages people's health, it's people's lifestyles.

[leebee]

My good gracious, people! Tomato, tomahto, for heaven's sake! Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and we are all entitled to express & DEFEND ours! If someone disagrees with me or criticizes an opinion, I don't fall apart. A little disagreement can be a bracing thing, & I think it's distressing to take one & all to task for a little online debating!

That being said, the KK Bread Pudding looks wretched to me, I have never seen the show in question, but I'm DYING to take a look...and criticize away, most likely. I am guilty of watching things I "hate" all the time--it can be very, very entertaining. It's one of life's little pleasures! We don't all like the same things, we don't all like the same styles of cooking. I shudder to think what would happen if I shared my Grandmother's time-honored secret recipe for gnocci...but it might be worth the gasps of horror. And I wouldn't take a single one personally.

[Kristilyn1]

On another note: Anyone read/buy The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love? Or I do understand that they'v come up with an actual cookbook. It's all "Southern Church Picnic" food for sure. I would never in a million years want to eat like that all the time, but I admit to making one little gem called simply, "Oh God". It's a dessert that involves cream cheese, condensed milk, caramel and if I remember correctly---some sort of nuts. It has so many calories it's probably a crime to serve it in certain states.......

I don't particularly care for true southern cooking--but I do appreciate the history behind it. Just like I hate New England boiled dinner--but again, it's food with a history. I've never seen this person's show and probably never will--but I can tell you that there are a whole lot of old ladies sitting in southern Georgia who would hate to hear their "heirloom" recipes bashed publicly. It's a style of eating that is tied up with traditions of family events involving food. I bet about 99% of it would make me vomit--I was raised on traditional, plain old Yankee cooking--but food means different things to different people. That's all I want to point out.

Kristi

Kristi

[claire797]

This thread reminds me of the infamous

Millionaire Salad (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16084&highlight=millionaire+salad)

thread.

[Jazzmatazz49]

My dad grew up eating it and he was never, ever fat or chunky. Has no heart/cholesterol problems. But he was WAY more active than kids or even adults are today. It's not just high calorie, fat-laden food that ravages people's health, it's people's lifestyles.

My 78-year-old father tells me this all the time. He's a farmer and grew up eating lots of food fried in lard. His cholesterol has never been over 165 in his life, but he's worked like a dog. He thinks it's hilarious that people buy exercise equipment or join gyms. He thinks everyone should just go build 3 miles of barbed-wire fence.

[colleency]

The "donuts in bread pudding" idea intrigued me, like "cinnamon rolls as french toast" does. But then I saw the other ingredients. I made it past the sweetened condensed milk, but lost it on the fruit cocktail, undrained. UUUUUKKKKKK! (One of my co-workers said it must be like eating from the sugar swamp.)

I don't get cable, so I've never seen this show, but the recipe/discussion of the show brought to mind a show that plays on the local pbs station in Southern CA.

It's called "Home on the Range." Some guy decided to tape his own cooking show in his re-done garage. Neighbors come and sit on folding chairs to watch. His next-door neighbor comes over to stir or open packages. The stuff he makes makes me feel completely ill. A quote from the show, "Should this bacon be gray?" "It's just been in the freezer. It'll be fine." I have nightmares...

[ellen6242]

Colleency...DBF and I came across Home on the Range the other night by accident. It was like a train wreck ~ you know you shouldn't look, but you just can't turn away!!

Ellen

[Gail]

Home on the Range. Now there's real quality cooking programming. But, isn't that SUPPOSED TO BE bad?

[claire797]

Paula Deen (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/paula_deen/article/0,1974,FOOD_11023_1670938,00.html)

[hollysmom]

All I was thinking reading the beginning of this post was that I would have to buy at least 3 dozen donuts in order to retain 24 for the recipe!

Back to your regularly scheduled polite discussion...

SSM

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by beacooker
What is your point, bobmark? It seems to me that your point is that anyone who doesn't hold your opinion of Paula Deen is tacky, low-class, unhealthy, and stupid. Am I mis-understanding you?

Absolutely.

BOB

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by hollysmom
All I was thinking reading the beginning of this post was that I would have to buy at least 3 dozen donuts in order to retain 24 for the recipe!

SSM

You could do what Paula did in her intro to show before the cooking segment, where she went to the KK store, then helped pack, squeezing the extra dozen into her box by taking a bite from each one.

BOB

[CompassRose]

Ah, Bob, a snob after my own heart. Come on, ease up; I know it's hard for we grimmer Saxon types to get into the true traditions of Elvis cuisine, but 'tis better just to regard it in astonishment from afar. When in Rome, you know... either that or eat out of your own cooler on the quiet...

Besides, every traditional cuisine has its horrors, whether fat and sugar or fat and gruesome innards. I'm so surprised that this has caused such a hot time in the old oven. Is it the humidity?

All this talk of Paula and her finger-lickin' reminds me of why my mother will never, ever watch the Urban Peasant again, after he did something very similar involving some fish. She shudders visibly at his name.

[BetsyS]

This is an interesting thread....

We don't get FoodTV anymore at my house, but I did watch her when we did. I just think her food is boring. I've seen all those recipes a thousand times, eaten them just as many. Everyone I knew grew up eating cabbage and corned beef that came out of a can. And, even though it's gross, every Christmas, someone brings Velveeta fudge to work. You look through her cookbooks, and there isn't anything new or different in there. Yeah, I've even seen people make bread pudding with doughnuts. No fruit cocktail, but of course we used KK. What other kind of doughnuts are there? LOL

I just don't cook like that anymore. I've lost my taste for adding a stick of butter to everything.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by Kristilyn1
On another note: Anyone read/buy The Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love? Or I do understand that they'v come up with an actual cookbook. It's all "Southern Church Picnic" food for sure. I would never in a million years want to eat like that all the time, but I admit to making one little gem called simply, "Oh God". It's a dessert that involves cream cheese, condensed milk, caramel and if I remember correctly---some sort of nuts. It has so many calories it's probably a crime to serve it in certain states.......

I don't particularly care for true southern cooking--but I do appreciate the history behind it. Just like I hate New England boiled dinner--but again, it's food with a history. I've never seen this person's show and probably never will--but I can tell you that there are a whole lot of old ladies sitting in southern Georgia who would hate to hear their "heirloom" recipes bashed publicly. It's a style of eating that is tied up with traditions of family events involving food. I bet about 99% of it would make me vomit--I was raised on traditional, plain old Yankee cooking--but food means different things to different people. That's all I want to point out.

Kristi

Kristi

I loved reading the The Sweet Potato Queens!!! I'll have to go find them since I suffer from bouts of CRS I don't know if I've the cookbook or not! :p

[britneyelise]

Sneezles (Susan)-

If you like the Sweet Potato Queens, they are on the cover of a magazine I saw at Wally World yesterday with a long article about them. Plus pictures of them without all of their queenly outfits on. I forget the name of the magazine, but it seemed like it was a regional publication (someplace in the south, but the magazine was on the stands here in Ohio). It was pretty interesting. I think they are hilarious.

Shannon


On a side note, I posted this all in fun. I did not mean to start a war of the words. Personally, I think Paula Deen is a hoot to watch and her story is inspiring. Her cuisine is not for me, but that doesn't mean it won't appeal to a great number of people. The person I cannot stand with a passion is Sandra Lee (hack!!), but I know that others like her as well. To each their own. It would be pretty dang boring if we all cooked like Martha (my idol), had the creativity of Emeril and the kitchen of Rachel Ray.

I do find it a little odd that Paula's biggest enemy on the board seems to know more about her then those that do like her. If you don't like her, turn the channel, that's what I do when I hear that creepy music that comes on when "Semi-Homemade" is about to start.

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by britneyelise
Sneezles (Susan)-

I do find it a little odd that Paula's biggest enemy on the board seems to know more about her then those that do like her. If you don't like her, turn the channel, that's what I do when I hear that creepy music that comes on when "Semi-Homemade" is about to start.

Assuming your referring to me, might I suggest that next time you see my creepy name atop a post, you go read Susan instead. I got enough of this kind of crap in my PMs, thanks. On the other hand, it's been nice learning all the warring factions, who hates who, who picks on who, etc., information I could have lived without quite happily here.

BOB

[britneyelise]

Bob, upon closer inspection you will see that I put my name at the end of the paragraph addressing Susan, signifying an end to the note I was communicating to her. The next paragraph is a general "to everybody" note, starting with "On a side note". I was unaware that it would not be clear. Also, never did I call you (or any other person) "creepy". That phrase was in reference to the theme music for a particular show. I wish that you would not take things out of context, as I believe that you know what I meant the entire time.

Shannon

[badunnin]

Originally posted by britneyelise
... that's what I do when I hear that creepy music that comes on when "Semi-Homemade" is about to start.

Do you do the whole slow-motion, running through the house, flying through the air and screaming "Nooooooooo" (also in slow motion)?

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by Gail
Home on the Range. Now there's real quality cooking programming. But, isn't that SUPPOSED TO BE bad?

Yes it is supposed to be bad. Their motto is the cooking show for the deranged. I once went to a taping of it about 10 years ago and it was really fun but the woman on it is really full of herself. They created the show for humor purposes and they admitted that they would never dream of actually eating what they made. I haven't seen this in ages so I wasn't aware that they were still around.

[bobmark226]

I was just using your word "creepy" to apply to myself in my suggestion that you tune in elsewhere. I think I have right to not only express a negative opinion about a TV personality, but to watch whatever I want to without you expressing previously stated sentiments I've already responded to.

BOB, Rubbernecker of the first order

[britneyelise]

Bob, and that's what great about this forum, we can all express our ideas. I am not trying to stop you from expressing them, rather just stating something I found to be odd. That's it. Have a great day!

Shannon

[MiMo]

Originally posted by Mamasue
I love to hear her talk though. ;)

Please tell me you're kidding. Her accent makes me want to leave Georgia. I hope I never sound like that (or start throwing a stick of butter in everything I make). :D

I personally cannot stand her show (her accent being one reason), and I think her recipes are over-the-top in fat and calories. Thank God for the remote control. :D

[colleency]

Originally posted by Wendy w


Yes it is supposed to be bad. Their motto is the cooking show for the deranged. I once went to a taping of it about 10 years ago and it was really fun but the woman on it is really full of herself. They created the show for humor purposes and they admitted that they would never dream of actually eating what they made. I haven't seen this in ages so I wasn't aware that they were still around.

:o I didn't realize that they wouldn't eat what they made. A friend of mine taped about a dozen episodes for me to watch. I must have seen maybe three of them before I got to the gray bacon and had to stop. I thought they were serious about their cooking. :rolleyes: Maybe I'll stop being so horrified, but no gaurantees on the cessation of nightmares. ;) :D

[Wendy w]

Don't worry Colleen. I just tried to post the link to the website but the little bugger isn't working. Apparently, they are now in retirement but still in reruns. I'm glad that you feel better that they don't actually eat what they make.

[Grace]

Originally posted by bobmark226


I got enough of this kind of crap in my PMs, thanks. On the other hand, it's been nice learning all the warring factions, who hates who, who picks on who, etc., information I could have lived without quite happily here.

BOB

Isn't it ridiculous!???? It's WORSE than high school!! I mean, there are a couple people on this board who get sick thrills out of unkind gossip and maligning others, and it's always the same couple of people who do it. This is exactly what people are referring to when they say this board has deteriorated and that there are "cliques".

I say "deny receipt" whenever you get anything from juvenile, ridiculous people (you now know who they are) and KEEP POSTING your great posts that the rest of us enjoy immensely!! :D :D :D

Poor Bob.... :( :rolleyes:

[claire797]

Originally posted by Grace


Isn't it ridiculous!???? It's WORSE than high school!! I mean, there are a couple people on this board who get sick thrills out of unkind gossip and maligning others, and it's always the same couple of people who do it. This is exactly what people are referring to when they say this board has deteriorated and that there are "cliques".

I say "deny receipt" whenever you get anything from juvenile, ridiculous people (you now know who they are) and KEEP POSTING your great posts that the rest of us enjoy immensely!! :D :D :D

Poor Bob.... :( :rolleyes:

Why don't you just say how you really feel, Grace. :rolleyes:

[Grace]

Thanks, I will! :D

[Jazzmatazz49]

See, donuts really are evil. Look what those satanic Krispy Kremes have done now.;)

[claire797]

Originally posted by Grace
Thanks, I will! :D

You've never been at a loss for words :D, that's for sure!

[donnamp14]

On another note, I googled a recipe for Millionaire's Salad, thinking this must be something from the South since I'd never heard of it, and I was interested in seeing what was in it. Yikes! Here in New England we called it "5 cup salad" and it was all the rage in the '70's! (Oh, gag me.) As was Watergate Salad. Those 70's food fads were a scream. Then I googled "Velveeta Fudge". Nope, never had that one, thankfully!

Bob, keep posting! We love your recipes, stories and input. :) Let's all continue having fun on this board. I have learned so much from you folks! And I have been eating healthier. However, if I ever need to keep my cholesterol up, I'll consult with Ina and Paula!

Velveeta fudge... was that a rock group in the 60's?

-Donna

(No, just kidding. That was Vanilla Fudge!)

[sneezles]

Originally posted by bobmark226


Assuming your referring to me, might I suggest that next time you see my creepy name atop a post, you go read Susan instead. I got enough of this kind of crap in my PMs, thanks. On the other hand, it's been nice learning all the warring factions, who hates who, who picks on who, etc., information I could have lived without quite happily here.

BOB

BOB,
Sorry that you were a victim of PM cruelty but just for the record I didn't send one to you or anyone else sniping behind one another's backs. Please take whatever lovely little tidbits you rec'd with a grain of salt. I don't consider myself warring with anyone here, regardless of anyone's Ignore list. I certainly didn't mean to offend you with my public posts. I certainly do apologize to you for my part in how things have progressed with this thread.

[Terri-Lynn]

I just wanted to agree with Grace, I am sorry you were a PM target for nonsense but I wanted you to know that I really enjoy your posts. You have such a funny sense of humour and so much to share it would be a shame if we lost you.

Keep posting all those great Sunset cookbook reviews.

Terri

[claire797]

Bob, I apologize too if I've offended you. It's okay if you don't like Paula Deen or fruit cocktail or Krispy Kreme. Sorry for whatever I've done too! I promise you no PMs from Claire797!

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by Terri-Lynn
I really enjoy your posts. You have such a funny sense of humour and so much to share it would be a shame if we lost you.

Keep posting all those great Sunset cookbook reviews.

Terri

I second it. You have been a very entertaining addition to the boards.

[SandyM]

Originally posted by Wendy w


I second it. You have been a very entertaining addition to the boards.

Exactly. I'm ready and willing to start (and be nominated President for) the BobMark Fan Club. Wendy? I hereby make you VP. :D

Ignore the garbage, Bob. Your presence here is welcomed by more than those who are willing to dis you, either in public or in private (since Private Messages are rarely private anymore).

Hang in there, buddy. :)

[kima]

Can I be Bob's secretary????

:)
I am glad to see a few apologies here and I would like us all (myself included) to take a deep breath, maybe step back from the BB if need be and put things into perspective.
People in other countries would love to have our "problems". There is enough fighting in the world over really important things- that we can argue over FOOD makes us a very lucky bunch!

[britneyelise]

I would sincerly like to know if what I posted is encompassed in the arena of "garbage".

Shannon

[kima]

I think Sandy is talking about the PMs that Bob has received. I am sure nothing you have said is considered garbage by anyone- and certainly not by Sandy.

:)
But I should let the dear woman speak for herself!:)

[SandyM]

Originally posted by britneyelise
I would sincerly like to know if what I posted is encompassed in the arena of "garbage".

Not at all, Shannon. The "garbage" I was referring to was the nasty PMs he has received. I should have been clearer. I think I know you well enough to know you weren't involved in that. :)

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by SandyM


Exactly. I'm ready and willing to start (and be nominated President for) the BobMark Fan Club. Wendy? I hereby make you VP. :D

Hang in there, buddy. :)

LOL! I'd be honored. ;) Yes Maureen, we are lucky.

[kima]

Can you imagine me as a secretary....yes Mr. Bob I will have that letter ready in about two days.....typos me?????:eek: :p :o

I think we are scaring the poor guy away!:D :D

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by kima
Can you imagine me as a secretary....yes Mr. Bob I will have that letter ready in about two days.....typos me?????:eek: :p :o

I think we are scaring the poor guy away!:D :D

The typo queen? :eek: :eek:

Just kidding Maureen, you know I lobb you. ;)

[beckms]

Originally posted by kima
Can you imagine me as a secretary....yes Mr. Bob I will have that letter ready in about two days.....typos me?????:eek: :p :o

I think we are scaring the poor guy away!:D :D

Wow, I just tuned into this thread. I thought people were just really excited about Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding!!! (Which, by the way, I would eat in a heartbeat...albeit my LAST heartbeat!)

Methinks BOB can hack it. I don't think he'll let petty talk scare him away from anything. And good for him for not resorting to the all-too-common thread entitled: "I'm leaving these boards and I'm never coming back because you guys hurt my feelings! Harumph!" :rolleyes:

Yum. Krispy Kreme.:cool:

[makarios]

Well, I am still reeling at the thought of Velveeta Fudge...

You're really serious???

(gathering courage to Google it...)

[Peggy]

Originally posted by Terri-Lynn
I just wanted to agree with Grace, I am sorry you were a PM target for nonsense but I wanted you to know that I really enjoy your posts. You have such a funny sense of humour and so much to share it would be a shame if we lost you.

DITTO!!:)

Peggy

[CompassRose]

I don't think you even have to google the (shudder) Velveeta Fudge. If I remember right, someone posted it right here round the Holiday Season -- for, I expect, those relatives you really would rather not shop for given a choice...:D

[CompassRose]

Me. I posted it. And I'll post it again. I don't vulture at traffic accidents, but I can't turn my eyes away from a gruesome recipe. Maybe I will try it, just for fun, and see if it will disappear when I bring it in to work. :D

Velveeta Fudge
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
8 ounces pasteurized process cheese, Velveeta, cubed
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, about 5 cups unsifted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup non-fat dry milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter and cheese cubes together, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; add to cheese, mixing well. Stir in non-fat dry milk, vanilla and nuts. Turn into a 9x9x2-inch pan; chill until firm and cut into squares. Makes about 3 pounds of Velveeta Fudge.

From Southern Cooking at About.com

[donnamp14]

CompassRose- I've been battling my weight at WW for ages, and love to think that I eat so well, and cook such healthy foods. I shop at TJ's and Whole Foods. Grow our own veggies, and turn our noses up at "prepared" foods and chain restaurants. Well, it's confession time. Since I saw that recipe yeaterday I keep looking at it. It's like picking at a scab- I can't stop! My brain thinks "YUCK" but a little part of me is fascinated.... Help me!

I don't dare make it, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has!
-Donna

P.S. This thread is a hoot!

[CompassRose]

Exactly -- exactly, Donna! Me too; I'm always "watching" what I eat (and boy does that get tedious some days, as the umpteenth chicken-breast-and-salad goes by :p ) but I'll actually search out the most devastating recipes, just to stare at them. Of course, the ones I choose usually have more "imported chocolate" and "heavy cream -- not ultra-pasteurized" in them -- I guess this is the low-rent version.

Put that way, it doesn't sound that healthy, does it?

I wonder if that's how Deen's mind works too? Unless that's a very carefully-angled pic on her website, she certainly doesn't look like she eats a WHOLE lot of this kind of thing -- either that, or she's putting in some killer gym time.

Katharine

[donnamp14]

Katharine- I believe she's getting married soon, and it will be shown on the food network soon. I really think she's lovely, but if I ate that stuff I'd need bypass surgery after each meal! Same with Ina Garten. I like her, too, but wouldn't dream of eating most of her stuff. Maybe Paula has great genes, and doesn't suffer from eating those fat foods. I truly believe I gain weight when I watch these shows! LOL!

-Donna

[boisewinesnob]

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51514&highlight=velveeta+fudge

This was the fudge thread where CompassRose posted the velveeta fudge recipe ( :eek: ).

[CompassRose]

yep. and I am going to make it. Just now wrote down the things I'll need ("Velveeta. 24 oz confectioners' sugar. 1/2 brick butter.")

Just because. Hope my Fudge Curse doesn't apply to this... whatever it is.

[donnamp14]

OK, Katharine. We expect a full report!!! Thanks for taking on this project! Ha!
-Donna

[claire797]

Originally posted by CompassRose
yep. and I am going to make it. Just now wrote down the things I'll need ("Velveeta. 24 oz confectioners' sugar. 1/2 brick butter.")

Just because. Hope my Fudge Curse doesn't apply to this... whatever it is.

I think they designed the Velveeta recipe to be foolproof :D.

[Jazzmatazz49]

I just skimmed the last page of this thread, but has anyone mentioned the pinto bean fudge that I read about on the copykats.com boards a year or so ago? Here it is for you people who don't have a problem with intestinal gas....

Pinto Bean Fudge
2/3 cup canned evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans, strained
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup nuts, any variety
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Combine sugar and milk in saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients and stir until marshmallows melt. Pour into a 9-inch square buttered pan; cool and cut into squares.

Serve quietly and quickly to the people you work with, especially the ones who do not share a cubicle with you.

[Jazzmatazz49]

bump

[Molli526]

Originally posted by Jazzmatazz49
I just skimmed the last page of this thread, but has anyone mentioned the pinto bean fudge that I read about on the copykats.com boards a year or so ago? Here it is for you people who don't have a problem with intestinal gas....

Pinto Bean Fudge
2/3 cup canned evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans, strained
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup nuts, any variety
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Combine sugar and milk in saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients and stir until marshmallows melt. Pour into a 9-inch square buttered pan; cool and cut into squares.

Serve quietly and quickly to the people you work with, especially the ones who do not share a cubicle with you.

Hey, at least it has fiber :p

[MISSINDI]

Originally posted by patissac
Hey clare you got that wonton recipe? sounds interesting,I've never made anything with collard greens and I'm getting tired of just using spinach/kale in my recipes all the time. I've been eyeing that strawberry recipe for quite some time now, Is it worth it? hmm...you know which recipes I thought were odd were the pineapple cheese casserole and the feta and watermelon salads, has anyone tried these? Sorry guys but that lasagna made me cringe:(

I made the pineapple cheese casserole recipe a few holidays ago. It was interesting. Everyone had some because of the curiosity of the flavors involved, which is exactly why I made it, but don't think I'd make it again. Not bad, just not "oh wow, this is so good," ya know?

That said, I've made her Gooey Butter Cakes and everyone (particularly the men in the family who are not big sweet eaters) scarf them up in a heartbeat. Also made her Asparagus Dip, which we liked.

As far as the carping about Paula Deen ... if you don't like her, don't watch. It's that simple. :D

[Kristilyn1]

I confess, I made the pineapple thing. It was posted on an old AOL message board called Moms Online. I would say probably 25 people RAVED about it, it was the best thing they ever had, etc., etc., etc.

I made it for Thanksgiving---every single member of my family took a forkful and spit it out.

I thought it was an insult to call it food. And yes, I made it exactly to the letter.

Kristi

[colleency]

So DH and I watched "Fight Club" the other night. When it was over, I thought, "I am so going to have nightmares tonight." And I did...about fruit cocktail, sweetened condensed milk, and Krispy Kreme donuts.:eek: :eek:

[colleency]

double post. sigh.

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by colleency
double post. sigh.

Take the second one and type in "If you don't like the program, change the channel."

BOB, changing channels AGAIN

[colleency]

Originally posted by bobmark226


Take the second one and type in "If you don't like the program, change the channel."

BOB, changing channels AGAIN

:confused:

[BetsyS]

And we eat the pineapple/cheese casserole around here. It's something that inevitably shows up at Christmas dinner. It's not my favorite, but I'll eat it.

[claire797]

Originally posted by BetsyS
And we eat the pineapple/cheese casserole around here. It's something that inevitably shows up at Christmas dinner. It's not my favorite, but I'll eat it.

Interesting. I'd never heard of anything like a pineapple casserole until this thread. I checked it out on FoodTV to look at Paula's recipe, then googled it to see where else it turned up. It's all over the place! It has a five star rating on allrecipes.com, is featured in Family Fun, and there are about a million variations on Recipezaar. How did I miss this one??

:confused:

[RebeccaT]

Anna, my grandmother (hometown of Ethel, Mississippi thank you very much!) makes something she calls "Pineapple Gratin" at Easter sometimes. It's something to do with Bisquick, cheese, pineapple, and lots of butter and sugar run under the broiler. It's a heart attack in a Pyrex, but it's not too bad. Not something I crave (like Strawberry Pretzel Salad! :D ) but I always have a little bit because she gets her feelings hurt if you don't have some of everything.

[claire797]

Originally posted by RebeccaT
Anna, my grandmother (hometown of Ethel, Mississippi thank you very much!) makes something she calls "Pineapple Gratin" at Easter sometimes. It's something to do with Bisquick, cheese, pineapple, and lots of butter and sugar run under the broiler. It's a heart attack in a Pyrex, but it's not too bad. Not something I crave (like Strawberry Pretzel Salad! :D ) but I always have a little bit because she gets her feelings hurt if you don't have some of everything.

My grandmother use to cook like that too. She lived on a farm far away from the grocery store and had to be resourceful with ingredients, so we saw canned pineapple in many guises. Pineapple Casserole was not one of them :p.

She did do a Cool Whip/fruit cocktail version of millionaire salad, but she didn't call it that. I think she just called it "Bessie's salad". It was her trademark recipe -- definitely not the one she was most proud of, but something that was always on the table. I usually ended up eating is as an entree when I found out where her friend chicken came from :eek:.

This was back in the seventies when there was only one type of Cool Whip. Now that I think about it, I wonder why she didn't just whip her own cream? If she was killing her own chickens, you'd think she'd have time to whip up fresh cream, right? I guess Cool Whip was a lot cheaper. :confused:

[bobmark226]

Paula's darlin' boys are following in Mama's tradition, although to look at them, I'm sure they don't eat too many of these. Someone please test and report back. Me, I just got reminded it's time to call the dentist.

BOB

************

Tortilla Dessert Wraps Recipe

Difficulty: Easy (well, duh!)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

1/2 cup almond paste
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup mini-marshmallows
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup coconut flakes
Whipped cream, for topping
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Preheat a grill to low.
Spread almond paste evenly on each tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 of the marshmallows and 1/4 of the chocolate chips and 1/4 of the coconut on half of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla up and wrap in heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Grill over low heat until heated through, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove foil and place on a plate. Garnish with fresh sweetened whipped cream or prepared whipped topping. Serve vanilla ice cream on the side.

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by RebeccaT
Anna, my grandmother (hometown of Ethel, Mississippi thank you very much!) makes something she calls "Pineapple Gratin" at Easter sometimes. It's something to do with Bisquick, cheese, pineapple, and lots of butter and sugar run under the broiler. It's a heart attack in a Pyrex, but it's not too bad. Not something I crave (like Strawberry Pretzel Salad! :D ) but I always have a little bit because she gets her feelings hurt if you don't have some of everything.

Wow, poor Rebecca, the things one must do for our loved ones. Heart attack in Pyrex, I love it. Ethel, MS, wow! Fyi: my BIL's grandmother is buried in the holler in Kingdom Come, KY.

Bob, no offense, but that recipe looks disgusting. :eek:

[AmyO26]

Originally posted by Wendy w
Bob, no offense, but that recipe looks disgusting. :eek:

I think that's why he posted it :D

[Linda in MO]

Originally posted by bobmark226
Paula's darlin' boys are following in Mama's tradition, although to look at them, I'm sure they don't eat too many of these. Someone please test and report back. Me, I just got reminded it's time to call the dentist.
BOB
************

Tortilla Dessert Wraps Recipe

But on the show, he used Snickers instead of chocolate chips! :eek: :D

And in reference to the Pineapple Cheese Casserole...I'm not embarassed to admit that I make a version of this and my husband and I can't get enough of it! Any time I serve ham, I make it and we just love it. I definitely think it's a "love it or hate it" kind of dish though. Mine is similar to Paula's, but I use less sugar, less cheese, less butter, and more Ritz crumbs. :cool:

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by AmyO26


I think that's why he posted it :D

I know. That's our Bob. ;) I have never seen Paula's show. I have the feeling that there is an excellent possibility that I could lose my appetite.

[claire797]

Here's one. It's not Paula Deen, but she'd probably like it. My grandmother would have liked it too.

I'm just providing the link rather than pasting, because there's a picture on the page.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/dycon.asp?parent=39631&RefURL=&KeyCode=&tdate=&PMCode=&OrgURL=

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by claire797

http://www.tasteofhome.com/dycon.asp?parent=39631&RefURL=&KeyCode=&tdate=&PMCode=&OrgURL=

Why, thank you, Idalee!

I like this bit of irony in there: "I occasionally leave out the green pepper if I know that people don’t like it…and it still tastes great. —Idalee S."

BOB

[Jazzmatazz49]

Wow, I know people add sugar to mayonnaisey dressings here in the south. But sweetened condensed milk and a cup of sugar seems to be overkill, dontcha think?:D
Sugar and grease...the two most important food groups!

[claire797]

Originally posted by Jazzmatazz49
Wow, I know people add sugar to mayonnaisey dressings here in the south. But sweetened condensed milk and a cup of sugar seems to be overkill, dontcha think?:D
Sugar and grease...the two most important food groups!

I need to check and see if anyone's reviewed it. No one in our house likes macaroni salad, but I'd sure like to know what this tastes like.

[donnamp14]

Strawberry and pretzel salad?????????? Never heard of that one!

I've been home sick since Sunday, and let me tell you, laughing makes you feel a lot better. I feel great having come back to this thread and laughed my head off. You people make my day!

-Donna

[Kayaksoup]

Originally posted by claire797

http://www.tasteofhome.com/dycon.asp?parent=39631&RefURL=&KeyCode=&tdate=&PMCode=&OrgURL=
:eek: :eek:

[claire797]

Originally posted by Kayaksoup

:eek: :eek:

That was my reaction last night when I saw it in the magazine. In fact, it was my reaction after I saw "condensed milk". Then I saw the SUGAR too and almost passed out.

Now I just want to try it :o.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by claire797


That was my reaction last night when I saw it in the magazine. In fact, it was my reaction after I saw "condensed milk". Then I saw the SUGAR too and almost passed out.

Now I just want to try it :o.

See, it's good to get that sugar coma out of the way first! :p
I'm making it for the 4th but with orange or yellow bell pepper as I'd be one of those guests that Idalee would leave the green pepper out. Not sure I can do the whole cup of sugar but what the hell there'll be over 100 people so someone's bound to eat it! ;)

[claire797]

Originally posted by sneezles


Not sure I can do the whole cup of sugar but what the hell there'll be over 100 people so someone's bound to eat it! ;)

Cool! Don't forget to review it. Too bad they don't make blue peppers, then you could use red and blue peppers and have a patriotic macaroni salad.

Are you going to lighten it up? Looks like it could be easily lightened with Just 2 Good! and some fat free condensed milk.

[RebeccaT]

Originally posted by donnamp14
Strawberry and pretzel salad?????????? Never heard of that one!



Well, you didn't ask, but...

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons sugar, plus 3/4 cup sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix
2 cups boiling water
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
Whipped topping or whipped cream, to garnish

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Press this mixture into a 9 by 13-inch pan and bake for 7 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar. Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until well chilled.
In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and allow to cool slightly. Add the strawberries and pineapple, and pour over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until serving time.
To serve, cut slices and serve with a dollop of whipped topping.


It's got that whole sweet/salty, cool and creamy thing going on. It's total church potluck (or in my case, family reunion, same Ethel MS crowd) food. I made it once, but it was for a "white trash" party a couple of years ago. Of course, I got beaten out by the spam/spray cheese appetizer for white-trashiest, because mine was deemed "Actually good!" ;)

[donnamp14]

Thanks! I was afraid to ask, so I am really glad you posted it. Well, it looks interesting.....

-Donna :)

[sneezles]

Originally posted by claire797
Are you going to lighten it up? Looks like it could be easily lightened with Just 2 Good! and some fat free condensed milk.

Nah! I'm gonna do the original more so I can see what the group's reaction to a full-blown Southern recipe! :p We'll just consider it an experiment!;)

[mbrogier]

Eww Eww Eww. Sweetened condensed milk in a pasta salad? That's even worse than the Krispy Kreme pudding.

Sneezles, when you serve this, make sure that people know its a white trash recipe...I don't know anyone in the South that would eat this knowing what was in it. :rolleyes: Kinda like Velveeta Fudge, which is also nasty...you can taste all the preservitives. My SIL makes it and loves it because "its not too sweet". Ya think? You made it with cheese.

[Linda in MO]

Originally posted by sneezles

See, it's good to get that sugar coma out of the way first! :p
I'm making it for the 4th but with orange or yellow bell pepper as I'd be one of those guests that Idalee would leave the green pepper out. Not sure I can do the whole cup of sugar but what the hell there'll be over 100 people so someone's bound to eat it! ;)
I thought this macaroni salad looked familiar. I just looked in my recipe box and it's similar to one of my mom's recipes (I think she got it from my cousin). I don't ever remember her making it though. Here are the ingredients in hers. One big difference is the cheddar.

1 pound macaroni (spiral), cooked
2 cups mayo
1/2 cup sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup vinegar
1 cup celery
3 carrots, grated
1 onion, diced
2 cups mild cheddar cheese, cubed

[claire797]

Wow! Linda, I thought that salad was something new. Interesting.

We're having charcoal grilled steak for dinner, and this recipe is supposed to go very well (according to all the blurbs I've read!) with charcoal grilled steak. Has anyone ever tried it? This is in one of my favorite little cookbooks called "Food Editor's Favorites".

Peanut Crunch Salad

4 - 6 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped cucumber - peeled
1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Toss cabbage and celery together. Chill. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, onion, green pepper and cucumber in a small bowl. Chill.
Just before serving, melt butter in a small non-stick skillet. Add peanuts and heat until lightly browned. Immediately stir in cheese. Toss chilled vegetables with dressing. Sprinkle peanut mixture on top and serve.
This is a good compliment to charcoal cooked steaks or baked ham. You can use light mayonnaise and light sour cream. If you choose, you can use unsalted peanuts and adjust salt for flavor.
You can combine the cabbage and celery together several hours before serving and you can also make the dressing ahead of time. The peanut mixture is made just before serving.

[RebeccaT]

Anna, it looks like a fairly basic slaw with some peanuts thrown in. Why not try it, and let us know what you think?

[claire797]

Originally posted by RebeccaT
Anna, it looks like a fairly basic slaw with some peanuts thrown in. Why not try it, and let us know what you think?

Yeah. I think the peanuts are what make the dish. The problem is, I don't have peanuts, mayo, sour cream or celery in the house. Not that that hasn't stopped me before ;). If I make it, I'm going to take Idalee's tip and leave out the green pepper because I do not like it.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by claire797
The problem is, I don't have peanuts, mayo, sour cream or celery in the house. Not that that hasn't stopped me before ;). If I make it, I'm going to take Idalee's tip and leave out the green pepper because I do not like it.

sounds like it's gonna be a bit dry...

[claire797]

Originally posted by sneezles


sounds like it's gonna be a bit dry...

No. I mean I'm going to go to the grocery store and spend $10.00 on ingredients so I can eat a half cup of this salad. :rolleyes:

[sneezles]

Originally posted by claire797


No. I mean I'm going to go to the grocery store and spend $10.00 on ingredients so I can eat a half cup of this salad. :rolleyes:

:p I figured as much! Isn't is raining 'round you? We've been hit twice today (very hard rain right now)...not sure I can get DH to grill tonight.

[claire797]

I opted not to make the peanut crunch salad, but rather spend my ingredient money on wine.

Susan, here's anothere salad sent to me by a little bird. Maybe you should make this for your party.

POPCORN SALAD

6 c. popped popcorn
1/2 c. green onions, sliced
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
1 c. grated cheddar cheese, reserve some for top
3/4 c. chopped, cooked bacon, reserve some for top
In large bowl combine onion, celery, mayonnaise, water chestnuts and sunflower seeds; chill. Just before serving add popcorn, bacon and cheese. Toss, top with reserved cheese and bacon. Best when used within 4 hours. Serves 8.

[Molli526]

Originally posted by claire797

POPCORN SALAD

6 c. popped popcorn
1/2 c. green onions, sliced
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
1 c. grated cheddar cheese, reserve some for top
3/4 c. chopped, cooked bacon, reserve some for top
In large bowl combine onion, celery, mayonnaise, water chestnuts and sunflower seeds; chill. Just before serving add popcorn, bacon and cheese. Toss, top with reserved cheese and bacon. Best when used within 4 hours. Serves 8.

Is this for real? Someone makes this, and serves it to people expecting them to eat it?

[donnamp14]

Popcorn salad! Yikes! Here's a stupid question, though. Now, do you eat it with a fork, or out of your hand? I just can't imagine this one! Popcorn with a fork sounds as insane as a mayo salad out of your hands. Am I missing something?

-Donna

[claire797]

Originally posted by Molli526


Is this for real? Someone makes this, and serves it to people expecting them to eat it?


.....and thorougly enjoy it. ;).

[CompassRose]

Hey, how is it weirder than croutons? (Bread in your salad? That's weird!) Or rice or grain salad... this is just popped...

that said, that salad does seem kind of weird. Water chestnuts, bacon, mayo and cheddar cheese? AND popcorn?

I could see popcorn making a nice, crispy garnish on, say, some other kind of salad.

Or, hey, how about using caramel corn in those fancy salads that call for Praline'd Pecans and the like? :D Now there I bet is an idea Paula would be proud of. Only I expect she'd use caramel corn AND pralines both.

[claire797]

Originally posted by CompassRose
Hey, how is it weirder than croutons? (Bread in your salad? That's weird!)

Speaking of which, has anyone ever tried cornbread salad? This is a recipe from a friend of mine. She is an excellent cook. Not a food snob, but more of an open-minded multi-faceted cook.

This is her cornbread salad recipe.

Cornbread Salad

The next morning after making cornbread, people in the South often have corn bread cereal (crumbled corn bread with or without sweetener like sugar or honey or molasses and milk poured over) or cornbread salad, which is delicious.

1 pan (8x8) cornbread, baked, cooled & crumbled (for ease, just use 1 box Jiffy or other favorite cornbread mix)
1 c chopped fresh tomatoes
1 c chopped celery
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
1 bunch green onions with tops, chopped
1 c mayo or Miracle Whip
salt and pepper to taste


Combine all ingredients thoroughly, cover and chill overnight

There's a southwestern version where you use Mexican-style cornbread mix, and you can add some canned (drained) kidney, pinto, chili or Ranch Style beans. Many people add a can of corn, also drained. Some use 1 pkg Hidden Valley Original Dressing mix (prepared) instead of the mayo or Miracle Whip. A friend always puts in 1/2 C chopped sweet pickles, or some sweet pickle relish, and 1/4 cup sweet pickle juice. Lots of the "church potluck" women top this with some grated cheese, either Cheddar or Parmesan. I've also seen crisp bacon pieces, and pimentos, and pecans.


This is very versatile - and you can add pretty-much whatever you want.


It is really, really good though - and a nice substitute for potato salad at BBQs and hotdog/hamburger cookouts.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by claire797
I opted not to make the peanut crunch salad, but rather spend my ingredient money on wine.

Susan, here's anothere salad sent to me by a little bird. Maybe you should make this for your party.



Ah, wise choice buying the wine since it is mosquito season. :p

As to the popcorn salad...it could be that I just had breakfast and am a bit weary from the morning bikeride but EEEEEWWWWW! ;)

[CompassRose]

I loooooove leftover cornbread crumbled into buttermilk with a touch of something sweet. Now that's good brekker food!

Then again, I never met a cornbread I didn't like.

Once, I had a jar of blue cornmeal. That made fun cornbread. I've never seen it for sale anywhere since though.

Anyway, see, that's a salad. It has vegetables in it. I don't consider canned water chestnuts a vegetable, and even one cup of celery isn't getting the other thing much ahead. :D (Hm. It could be worse though. There is no Jello. Don't you think Jello would improve the previous salad? Just think, popcorn bits suspended in the gleaming, neon-coloured matrix, locked in a stop-time ballet with the bacon.)

[RebeccaT]

Originally posted by CompassRose
Just think, popcorn bits suspended in the gleaming, neon-coloured matrix, locked in a stop-time ballet with the bacon.)

*snort*

I think the popcorn would get soggy with all that mayonaisse. But then, maybe that's the texture they're going for.

Not to mention that popcorn is really hard to eat with a fork. Don't ask me how I know that. ;)

[Jazzmatazz49]

and don't forget these:

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40588&highlight=weight+watchers+recipe+cards

[Cooky]

We made this and its great. I will make it again in about a month. :p Everyone loved it but its not light by any stretch. We used the 15 oz jar of fruit cocktail.

[doggerham]

Please listen to this song by Pulitzer Prize- winning composer William Bolcom (http://www.carlinamerica.com/titles/titles.cgi?MODULE=LYRICS&ID=625&terms=___terms___) "Lime Jello Marshmarshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise" (the audio link is at the top left of the page).

I've been resisting this thread for a long time, but couldn't any longer. The singer is is wife, Joan Morris.

And, no, Bolcom did not win the Pulitzer for this little ditty, but forfor his 12 New Etudes for Piano (1988)

[Beth]

Originally posted by Jazzmatazz49
and don't forget these:

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40588&highlight=weight+watchers+recipe+cards

I don't remember seeing those recipe cards, but I laughed so hard my cat got worried. :D Don't know how I missed them, but I'm glad I got a second chance. I may have to show these to my kids next time the say "yuk!"

I think I may have just been converted. I won't make it, but if faced with a table with each of those foods and the KK bread pudding and I had to eat one, I think I know which one I'd try. I didn't think it was possible. ;) :D :D

[CompassRose]

Cookie, did you really??? The Krispy Kreme bread pudding?

Oh, come on! We want more of a review than that! Dish! Dish! Give us the full story -- texture, flavour, breakfastability.
:D
Katharine

[claire797]

Originally posted by CompassRose
Cookie, did you really??? The Krispy Kreme bread pudding?

Oh, come on! We want more of a review than that! Dish! Dish! Give us the full story -- texture, flavour, breakfastability.
:D
Katharine

Oh, if only she'd taken a picture. We need a cross-section photo.

[Beth]

And a report on whether the sugar cuts the eau de day old donuts. ;)

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by doggerham
Please listen to this song by Pulitzer Prize- winning composer William Bolcom (http://www.carlinamerica.com/titles/titles.cgi?MODULE=LYRICS&ID=625&terms=___terms___) "Lime Jello Marshmarshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise" (the audio link is at the top left of the page).

I've been resisting this thread for a long time, but couldn't any longer. The singer is his wife, Joan Morris.


Very funny and most apt here! I'm a big fan of theirs, having engaged in actual fistfights over my repeated playing of their much-awarded AFTER THE BALL album.

BOB

[Mamasue]

bob...love your avatar...now you have me singing the jingle! :D

[Jazzmatazz49]

We used the 15 oz jar of fruit cocktail.

Cooky, I didn't know fruit cocktail came in a jar!:D :D :D

[sneezles]

Originally posted by doggerham
Please listen to this song by Pulitzer Prize- winning composer William Bolcom (http://www.carlinamerica.com/titles/titles.cgi?MODULE=LYRICS&ID=625&terms=___terms___) "Lime Jello Marshmarshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise" (the audio link is at the top left of the page).

I've been resisting this thread for a long time, but couldn't any longer. The singer is is wife, Joan Morris.

And, no, Bolcom did not win the Pulitzer for this little ditty, but forfor his 12 New Etudes for Piano (1988)

Oh, Amy, that is hysterical and nauseating at the same time! Thanks for the howl!! :D

[doggerham]

Bob,

For some reason it didn't come as a surprise that you would be familiar with Bolcom & Morris. I met them about 15 years ago through Sergiu Luca with whom I worked here in Houston, and also in Oregon. That's where I first heard Joanie perform "Lime Jello" -- at the Cascade Head Festival. No -- wait -- that might not be right -- it might have been back in Chicago. Maybe I met them back then? Good god its all so **** long ago...and it doesnt' really matter...

[Beth]

Originally posted by doggerham
"Lime Jello Marshmarshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise" (1988)

Would you believe that I got to the grand prize (my favorite part)before my son looked up and quizically asked, "Mom?" You know, that, "are you okay?" tone. :D

[claire797]

I can't get my media player to work, so I'll have to use my imagination.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by claire797
I can't get my media player to work, so I'll have to use my imagination.

Make sure you use a rather high-pitched snooty voice! This would be a great song for Esther's Follies!

[claire797]

Originally posted by sneezles


Make sure you use a rather high-pitched snooty voice! This would be a great song for Esther's Follies!

Yikes! I guess it's a good thing it's not working.

BTW. I've decided I'm going to make some fat free popcorn salad to serve to my houseguests tomorrow. I'm going to try to serve it with a straight face and not say anything about this BB or thread.

The victi..I mean, guests, are a young American family of 3 who are staying with us en-route to Boston from Mexico City, where they are currently working as teachers. This should be interesting, and I will post pictures.

Lest you think I am a terrible hostess, I will have other food on hand -- like steak and chicken. But I'd be interested to see what normal people think when being served popcorn salad.

[claire797]

Oh, wait. I think I am going to use Just 2 Good! rather than fat free. Don't want to mess up the salad with fat free mayo.

[valchemist]

Originally posted by claire797


I've decided I'm going to make some fat free popcorn salad to serve to my houseguests tomorrow. I'm going to try to serve it with a straight face and not say anything about this BB or thread.



anna, are you serious? if you really do make this and report back with a photo, I will make the Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding and do the same. :eek:

[claire797]

Originally posted by valchemist


anna, are you serious? if you really do make this and report back with a photo, I will make the Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding and do the same. :eek:

Yes. Better go load up on Krispy Kremes, because I have ingredients for popcorn salad.

I just want to get the reaction for normal, unsuspecting, well-educated people. I may leave out the water chestnuts, though.

[Linda in MO]

Originally posted by claire797

Speaking of which, has anyone ever tried cornbread salad?
Well, I've tasted a cornbread salad similar to the one you posted and it was pretty good. The texture is kind of gross but the flavor is good. I've also made a cornbread salad that was layered. It makes a huge amount and is good. I used Jiffy though and think it would be better with cornbread that's not sweet. I know Terrytx has also made the salad below.

And since this has turned into the "strange salad" thread ;), has anyone ever had Snicker Salad. It's actually really good! I'll post a version of it below for those brave enough to try it. :D

Chile-Cornbread Salad
source: Mimi Hiller

1 (8 oz.) package cornbread mix, such as "Jiffy" brand
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles
1 (1 oz.) package Ranch-style dressing mix
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 (15 1/4 oz.) cans whole kernel corn, drained
3 large tomatoes, chopped
10 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced green onions

Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions adding chopped green chiles; cool.

Combine dressing mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise; set aside.

Crumble half of cornbread into a large bowl. Top with half each of beans, sour cream mixture, bell pepper, and next 5 ingredients Repeat layers. Cover and chill overnight.

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* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Snicker Salad

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 large box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
1 container Cool Whip -- (12 ounce) thawed
6 large red and green apples -- unpeeled, cored and diced
6 Snickers candy bars -- (2.15 ounce each) chilled and sliced fairly thin or cut into chunks


Prepare the pudding using 1 cup milk. Gently fold pudding into the whipped topping. Don't over-stir. Fold in apples, and candy bars. Refrigerate until chilled. Best served on the first day.

[Molli526]

Linda,

The Snickers Salad isn't so out there as some. It looks like it would taste similar to a caramel apple with chocolate.

[Linda in MO]

Originally posted by Molli526
Linda,

The Snickers Salad isn't so out there as some. It looks like it would taste similar to a caramel apple with chocolate.
Exactly! At first glance it sounds kind of gross, but if you think about it having the flavors of a caramel apple it starts to sound a lot better. :)

[valchemist]

Originally posted by claire797


Yes. Better go load up on Krispy Kremes, because I have ingredients for popcorn salad.



will do. I will serve it for Father's Day. But I will also have a loaf of the homemade Cinnamon Bread on hand.

I will only make a half recipe though. not gonna buy 2 dozen Krispy Kremes.

actually, I don't think it sounds too bad. didn't want to admit that because of where this thread has been. but I will probably like it.

[Molli526]

I can't wait for pictures - both of you! :D

[CompassRose]

Originally posted by valchemist
actually, I don't think it sounds too bad. didn't want to admit that because of where this thread has been. but I will probably like it.
Well, I hereby declare that after the Velveeta Fudge, I will do my very dam'dest not to make assumptions about the unlikelihood or nastiness of food combinations until and unless I am actually willing to try them first.

The pud still sounds a bit oversugared, but I look forward to both of your reviews! :p

[Cooky]

Originally posted by CompassRose
Cookie, did you really??? The Krispy Kreme bread pudding?

Oh, come on! We want more of a review than that! Dish! Dish! Give us the full story -- texture, flavour, breakfastability.
:D
Katharine


LOL! Yes I made it. My mom used to use any type of bread for her bread pudding, including donuts and bisquits and she would use whatever fruit we had, including fruit cocktail it was always good.

I don't like fruit coctail because of the texture of the grapes and the pears, but in this desert I was able to ignore them. The texture is very nice, not soggy but soft. The glaze from the donuts, the condensed milk and the juice from the fruit almost tastes malty rich. Would be wonderful for breakfast, imo. Its sweet, but not tooo sweet.

[valchemist]

Originally posted by Cooky



LOL! Yes I made it. My mom used to use any type of bread for her bread pudding, including donuts and bisquits and she would use whatever fruit we had, including fruit cocktail it was always good.

I don't like fruit coctail because of the texture of the grapes and the pears, but in this desert I was able to ignore them. The texture is very nice, not soggy but soft. The glaze from the donuts, the condensed milk and the juice from the fruit almost tastes malty rich. Would be wonderful for breakfast, imo. Its sweet, but not tooo sweet.

thanks, cooky!

well, with a nice review like that, I guess I don't really need to make one. but I will because I said I will and because I am curious. (also to provide a picture.)

[claire797]

Originally posted by valchemist


thanks, cooky!

well, with a nice review like that, I guess I don't really need to make one. but I will because I said I will and because I am curious. (also to provide a picture.)


Or you could do yours with chocolate Krispy Kremes, to be different.

[valchemist]

never heard of chocolate KK's or seen them. but I don't think they would work in this recipe -- I don't think they would go well with the fruit, raisins and cinnamon.

[claire797]

Originally posted by valchemist
never heard of chocolate KK's or seen them. but I don't think they would work in this recipe -- I don't think they would go well with the fruit, raisins and cinnamon.

They're not really chocolate, just chocolate glazed. I agree. They would probably be horrible in the bread pudding.

[Beth]

If you wanteed to use chocolate glazed, you could used a can of diced peaches or pears instead of fruit cocktail -- but then you're getting away from the recipe. No matter what you do, VAl, I'll be relying on you for a review. I'm not a fan of bread or rice puddings to begin with.

[Sherre]

That's one recipe I will never try. I did see Paula's show and couldn't believe it was worth the air time. Bread pudding is wonderful, but over the top when made with doughnuts. I did enjoy reading the posts.

[claire797]

I made the popcorn salad last night using the recipe above. On a scale of 1-5, it was a 2. It was pretty much everything you'd expect a popcorn salad to taste like.

I served it straight-faced and casually mentioned that I'd made some popcorn salad, as if it was a dish I made every week. Our guests put some on their plates (along with other things I'd made) and there were no comments whatsoever. After dinner, I told them the truth behind the popcorn salad and they gave me their honest opinions in a polite way.

After the truth was revealed about the salad, I mentioned that Val was making Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding, to which their response was yum! They thought it sounded amazing. Hopefully, Val's KK Bread Pudding went over better than popcorn salad.

[claire797]

http://www.ginsberg.com/anna/popcornsalad.jpg

[slknight]

Originally posted by claire797
http://www.ginsberg.com/anna/popcornsalad.jpg

:eek: :eek: :eek:

No offense, Anna, but that looks pretty gross!:eek:

[Beth]

Doesn't look like anything I'd want to make. Does the picture "do it justice?" It may be a good thing you got this out of your system before heading to California. Not sure I'd tell the judges about ALL your food experiments. ;) :D

If we still had any contact with my brother's ex, I'd have to make this for her. Popcorn salad, KK bread pudding and even lime jello, marshmallow, cottage cheese suprise sound like her kind of food -- even better if it can be fried or you can buy it already made.

Interesting that they all thought the pudding idea was great. Will look forward to seeing how Val's experiment goes.

I'm not so brave -- my only experiment will be to try canning a jar of freezer jam to see it is survives or breaks down. ;) Well, that and I did have some very ripe bananas on the counter and told DH I could try nanamisu (I've hit my limit with the coconut experiment). :0 The bananas are now in the freezer for smoothies. :p

[sneezles]

Originally posted by claire797
I served it straight-faced and casually mentioned that I'd made some popcorn salad, as if it was a dish I made every week. Our guests put some on their plates (along with other things I'd made) and there were no comments whatsoever.

LOL! They were probably wondering how in the world you made it to the Bake-Off Finals!!! I can say that I wouldn't eat the stuff because from the picture it looks as if someone already had!!!http://www.vfb-zh.ch/gaestebuch/images/smilies/barf.gif

[slknight]

Originally posted by sneezles


I can say that I wouldn't eat the stuff because from the picture it looks as if someone already had!!!http://www.vfb-zh.ch/gaestebuch/images/smilies/barf.gif

LOL! That's exactly what I was thinking when I posted above. I just didn't quite want to say it!:p

[claire797]

Beth, the picture does it justice. The only thing it's got going for it is color, and you can say the same thing about what Sneezles said it looked like. The Portmeirion dinnerware made it a bit more presentable.

I didn't feel too bad about serving it though, since I also served wine, spicy barbeque triangles with raita, green salad, baked potatoes, mesquite grilled steak & chicken, dinner rolls, 3 different varieties of homemade brownies and Blue Bell. So no one went away hungry.

For breakfast, we had Terri-Lynn's hazelnut scones, but I'm having trouble posting the review and picture.

[colleency]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by claire797
Our guests put some on their plates (along with other things I'd made) and there were no comments whatsoever. [/QUOTE

I don't think my friends would be nearly so polite!:D Of course, we have annual "alien food" night, where you have to make food that aliens eat and explain why they eat it. Then everyone samples it! There have been several dishes that I have refused to try. Although, maybe I could make the popcorn salad. I just have to think up an alien angle!

[claire797]

Originally posted by colleency
[QUOTE]Originally posted by claire797
[B] Although, maybe I could make the popcorn salad. I just have to think up an alien angle!

Crushed up Earthling bone salad
Spaceship crash salad
Swept off the floor of the movie theatre salad(okay, that's not really alien)
Study in Earthly Vegetation Salad

Alien upchuck salad

[Beth]

Originally posted by claire797
Swept off the floor of the movie theatre salad(okay, that's not really alien)

Would be if the movie were one of the Alien movies

[ErinM]

Originally posted by claire797


Crushed up Earthling bone salad
Study in Earthly Vegetation Salad
Alien upchuck salad


Ok, my vote is for one of these three!

[colleency]

Perhaps it's what aliens who study earth culture think we eat in movie theaters.

[fci5767]

I was lurking on the message board at the Furniture Forum at Garden Web and I saw this reference:

"I left the Mart and headed towards High Point stopping at several outlets along the way. I knew that FLS was open late on Friday night so I was going to hit them last. I went to downtown High Point, I stopped for lunch and again indulging myself, this time with Krispy Kreme bread pudding...sinfully good."

It made me giggle considering the recent discussion. I don't eat sugar very often so this recipe wouldn't appeal to me but for others...


Beth

[cinnamon_queen]

Originally posted by claire797
I served it straight-faced and casually mentioned that I'd made some popcorn salad, as if it was a dish I made every week.

I LOVE this sentence. Crack me up!!! I can just see this whole scene played out and being one of the dinner guests. I would have loved to have seen the distant eye contact that a husband and wife might try to give each other or the side comments that were made in passing about it. "She said it was popcorn salad...just get some...no you just get some"

There is something almost too pastel about the dish for me. As if this were the filling for an Easter basket.

[Beth]

Originally posted by claire797


Crushed up Earthling bone salad
Spaceship crash salad
Swept off the floor of the movie theatre salad(okay, that's not really alien)
Study in Earthly Vegetation Salad

Alien upchuck salad

Could also be simply named Alien Popcorn

[valchemist]

I made Paula’s Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding and it was good. I am generally not a fan of bread pudding, but this really isn’t like your traditional bread pudding. (duh) But what I mean is, there isn’t as much of a soggy custardy-ness to it (which is good, as far as I am concerned). The main flavor is the doughnuts, really. The fruit is just kind of there for the ride to add a little texture and color. It doesn’t really add or detract much. I honestly didn’t think it was too sweet. There was only a half can of the sweetened condensed milk and the furit cocktail can was very small. Yes, it was sweet, but not overly so. I don’t know if the pictures really convey what this was like. The picture on the Food TV website looks better than these pictures. I hope they don’t look too gross because this recipe isn’t gross. It isn’t “to die for “ or “sinful” or even great. But I would say it is pretty good.

Here is DH’s review. I should point out that DH is notorious for thinking all my desserts are too sweet. He really can’t stand overly sweet things. He actually liked it! He said it wasn’t too sweet. His only problem with it was that he didn’t like the fruit/raisins in it. He thought they got in the way. He said it would have been better with just the doughnuts.

ready, set…

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid122/pe2a2fed2e5fd331ec7b9af57106aed3c/f8345917.jpg

out of the oven…. smells good

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid122/p90049c0e2d3cba3cce5983151798c356/f8345911.jpg

come and get it!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid122/pdbfbd122df96e164104f1072b08780e6/f8345908.jpg

By the way. In case anyone plans on trying it (I guess that isn’t likely) I should point out that mine was done in 40 minutes, so check it early. Oh yeah, I should also mention that I used fruit cocktail in “lite” syrup and that I only used half the raisins called for and that was plenty.

[Molli526]

Anna,

Like everyone else said. That salad looks disgusting! You are a hoot to serve that straight faced :D

Val,

The KK bread pudding doesn't look too bad. Thanks for the pictures and documenting it :D

[Beth]

Thanks for satisfying our curiosity, Val.

I agree -- the KK bread Pudding doesn't look bad. Someday when there is a school or scout function with a lot of leftover donuts, I'll think about this recipe and subbing dried cranberries or something else for the fruit cocktail -- maybe cranberries for the raisins and some crushed pinapple for the fruit cocktail -- and probably still not make it. I've never made any bread pudding, so that doesn't mean a whole lot.

However, I cannot rule out DH taking it into the office for one of their potlucks. :D He always takes in pepper jelly at Thanksgiving, per request, and then talks about baking something because he thinks he gets off too easy. He likes to make the French Apple Tart from Baking with Julia and would like to show them that guys can cook. ;)

[claire797]

Originally posted by Beth
Thanks for satisfying our curiosity, Val.

I agree -- the KK bread Pudding doesn't look bad. Someday when there is a school or scout function with a lot of leftover donuts, I'll think about this recipe

There you go! Sounds like KK bread pudding is the perfect idea for leftover donuts.

Val, thanks for doing the KK bread pudding experiment. It almost looks good, but the fruit cocktail just kills it for me. Also, I love raisins, but I think I'd leave them out too. Uh oh. I'm sounding like your DH ;). I think he's on to something.

Hey. You know what might be good? A
Tres Leche Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding. You could sub some of the condensed milk with Coco Lopez (http://www.cocolopez.com/recipes.html). That would only be two leches, so you'd have to throw in some regular milk to make it authentic. Maybe the pineapple Beth mentioned would work with the coconut? Mmmmmmm tres leche.

[Cooky]

Val, mine looked more like yours did. And you are correct, the donuts do maintain their puffiness. In the process, the glaze from the donuts melt from the donuts (at least mine did) and mixes with the milk and juice from the fruit produces a malty flavor. I didn't go into too much detail in the above post because I was rushing. I would make this again, every now and then we "over purchase" kk donuts and this would be a good way to get them eaten. :p


Clair, how many donuts did you use, and what size can of fruit cocktail? Looks as though one of the measurements were off.

[valchemist]

I think you misread, cooky. anna (claire) didn't make the recipe. I made it and cut it in half. I used 1 dozen donuts, a half can of sweetened condensed milk, and a very small can of fruit cocktail.

[Cooky]

oh.. ok..lol

[bobmark226]

Originally posted by claire797
I made the popcorn salad last night using the recipe above. On a scale of 1-5, it was a 2. It was pretty much everything you'd expect a popcorn salad to taste like.


"I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one..."

Can't imagine why that popped into my head just now. ;)

BOB

[golden1225]

Originally posted by claire797


I need to check and see if anyone's reviewed it. No one in our house likes macaroni salad, but I'd sure like to know what this tastes like.
I see that I've been missing out on the fun; I haven't read this thread since it veered off the topic of the KK Bread Pudding (which, btw, I think sounds FABULOUS.)
I've been making my macaroni salad with sweetened condensed milk for years. You'd never know it's in there. Everyone loves it. I like to add some chopped ham to it sometimes.
Try it!
:)

[claire797]

Here's another site I found recently with tons of Southern cooking ideas. Most of these recipes aren't low-fat, but we all know how to fix that problem, right ;)? What I like about this site are the ideas, tips and heirlooms. This site has tons and tons of recipes. It's kind of like shopping at TJ Maxx. Some of them will NOT be for you, while others may fit perfectly. Here's the link.

More Southern recipes than you can shake a stick at! (http://chitterlings.com/14sept02part2.html)

[KristinK]

Wow, I had no idea all this was lurking in this thread. And to think the "Krispy Kreme" in the title almost made me stay away for good. I'm glad my curiousity got the better of me. Thanks for the amusement, ladies ... and Bob! :D

[claire797]

Originally posted by KristinK
Wow, I had no idea all this was lurking in this thread. And to think the "Krispy Kreme" in the title almost made me stay away for good. I'm glad my curiousity got the better of me. Thanks for the amusement, ladies ... and Bob! :D

Ahhhh. But that's the beauty of it! Think of all the mischief we can bury in this one thread? I could post all my non-diet recipes here and not feel guilty because anyone reading the title was forewarned ;).

[sonia9498]

Originally posted by KristinK
Wow, I had no idea all this was lurking in this thread. And to think the "Krispy Kreme" in the title almost made me stay away for good. I'm glad my curiousity got the better of me. Thanks for the amusement, ladies ... and Bob! :D

You are so right. I haven't checked out this thread out since page 2. I had lots of fun reading the whole thing. I think my favorite is the weight watchers recipe cards. :D