Cooking Game of the Week #55 06/21/12

[cookieee]

Hey, since we don't have to end the game to start a new one Thur. maybe we can take all summer to play this one?

Oh, what was I thinking Thanks Erin, yes, that is a good one. What does that make? Three things to get us through the summer? Even so, vinegar, zucchini, zest isn't enought for the whole summer. Tomorrow would be our 'EVERY 5TH GAME", so how about a FREE FOR ALL. For every NEW or OLD recipe you make this SUMMER, YOU give it a category. The funnier the better. I will try to stay out of it, so it will be up to everyone else to critique your fellow players. How does that sound?

EXAMPLE:

CATEGORY #1: My husband has been a "pain in the as*" today. He is getting .............for dinner.

[LakeMartinGal]

Oh, what was I thinking Thanks Erin, yes, that is a good one. What does that make? Three things to get us through the summer? Even so, vinegar, zucchini, zest isn't enought for the whole summer. Tomorrow would be our 'EVERY 5TH GAME", so how about a FREE FOR ALL. For every NEW or OLD recipe you make this SUMMER, YOU give it a category. The funnier the better. I will try to stay out of it, so it will be up to everyone else to critique your fellow players. How does that sound?

EXAMPLE:

CATEGORY #1: My husband has been a "pain in the as*" today. He is getting .............for dinner.

I like it!!!

[RebelYell18]

Put this in my to try pile after applecrisp posted it. I saved it until this game to make:


Yogurt Marinated Chicken

This is really good, and really easy. The yogurt mixture really sticks to the chicken and makes it tasty and tender. Keep in mind it has to marinate for at least 8 hours.

• 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4-6 boneless chicken breasts
Directions
Combine first nine ingredients,and pour into a large ziploc bag.
Add the chicken to the bag, seal, and turn bag to coat chicken with mixture.
Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
I think overnight is best.
You can grill over indirect medium heat until done.


Found on recipezaar

Lol looks like we're thinking along the same wavelength. I was sifting through my to try folder and decided to make this one.

[cookieee]

Oh, what was I thinking Thanks Erin, yes, that is a good one. What does that make? Three things to get us through the summer? Even so, vinegar, zucchini, zest isn't enought for the whole summer. Tomorrow would be our 'EVERY 5TH GAME", so how about a FREE FOR ALL. For every NEW or OLD recipe you make this SUMMER, YOU give it a category. The funnier the better. I will try to stay out of it, so it will be up to everyone else to critique your fellow players. How does that sound?

EXAMPLE:

CATEGORY #1: My husband has been a "pain in the as*" today. He is getting .............for dinner.

Thanks Kay, glad you like the idea. Anyone else care to express their opinion?

[RebelYell18]

Yum! The Yogurt Marinated Chicken was fabulous! Very moist and had a great flavor. I love how it uses ingredients I keep on hand too - perfect for those last minute weeknight dinners.

Yogurt Marinated Chicken
CLBB - applecrisp

1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (I used fresh)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4-6 boneless chicken breasts

Combine first nine ingredients,and pour into a large ziploc bag.
Add the chicken to the bag, seal, and turn bag to coat chicken with mixture.
Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
I think overnight is best.
You can grill over indirect medium heat until done

I also made a recent Pinterest find, Zucchini Tots. They came out great and it was fun using zucchini in a new way! Wonder if I could get the bf to give em a whirl?!

Zucchini Tots
Curious Country Cook blog, via Pinterest

1 cups zucchini, grated
1 egg
1/4 yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup cheese, cheddar or Parmesan work the best (I used cheddar)
1/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs (I used Italian panko)
Salt and Pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a mini-muffin tin with non-stick spray, set aside.
2. Grate the zucchini and then place in a dish towel to squeeze out the excess water- like when using frozen spinach; if you skip this part, the middle of the zucchini tots will be really soggy while the outside gets crispy and no one wants that.
3. In a bowl combine, the egg, onion, cheese, bread crumbs, zucchini, salt and pepper.
4. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, fill the muffin cups to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the top is browned and set.

[RebelYell18]

Oh, what was I thinking Thanks Erin, yes, that is a good one. What does that make? Three things to get us through the summer? Even so, vinegar, zucchini, zest isn't enought for the whole summer. Tomorrow would be our 'EVERY 5TH GAME", so how about a FREE FOR ALL. For every NEW or OLD recipe you make this SUMMER, YOU give it a category. The funnier the better. I will try to stay out of it, so it will be up to everyone else to critique your fellow players. How does that sound?

EXAMPLE:

CATEGORY #1: My husband has been a "pain in the as*" today. He is getting .............for dinner.

LOL apparently I missed this the 1st time around! I like the idea - it sounds fun!

[sunnyshine]

Put this in my to try pile after applecrisp posted it. I saved it until this game to make:


Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Lol looks like we're thinking along the same wavelength. I was sifting through my to try folder and decided to make this one.

I think we deserve an award for making the same recipe. Cookieee, is this the first time that has happened?

Yum! The Yogurt Marinated Chicken was fabulous! Very moist and had a great flavor. I love how it uses ingredients I keep on hand too - perfect for those last minute weeknight dinners.



I also made a recent Pinterest find, Zucchini Tots. They came out great and it was fun using zucchini in a new way! Wonder if I could get the bf to give em a whirl?!

Zucchini Tots
Curious Country Cook blog, via Pinterest

1 cups zucchini, grated
1 egg
1/4 yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup cheese, cheddar or Parmesan work the best (I used cheddar)
1/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs (I used Italian panko)
Salt and Pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a mini-muffin tin with non-stick spray, set aside.
2. Grate the zucchini and then place in a dish towel to squeeze out the excess water- like when using frozen spinach; if you skip this part, the middle of the zucchini tots will be really soggy while the outside gets crispy and no one wants that.
3. In a bowl combine, the egg, onion, cheese, bread crumbs, zucchini, salt and pepper.
4. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, fill the muffin cups to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the top is browned and set.

I liked the taste and the ease of the recipe but I think my family would prefer a different spice combo. I think an Italian or Greek seasoning mix would have been good.

RebelYell, I am loving your Zucchini Tot recipe. I am putting this in my to try pile!

[cookieee]

Hi guys, to the best of my knowledge, I think we have had people use the same cookbook, but not the same recipes. This is our 263rd game. Anyone want to volunteer to check them all?

[RebelYell18]

I think we deserve an award for making the same recipe. Cookieee, is this the first time that has happened?

LOL I love it!

I hope you like the tots if you try em - let me know! I might've either filled the cups too much or not cooked them long enough because they sort of reminded me a little of quiche. But they were still wicked good!

[sunnyshine]

LOL I love it!

I hope you like the tots if you try em - let me know! I might've either filled the cups too much or not cooked them long enough because they sort of reminded me a little of quiche. But they were still wicked good!

I've made these twice now. The first time they were a bit eggy (my new word since it won't spell check )but the second time they were perfect. I'm not sure what I did different??? Anyways, both times they were very good, loved by all in the family! A keeper for sure.

[RebelYell18]

I've made these twice now. The first time they were a bit eggy (my new word since it won't spell check )but the second time they were perfect. I'm not sure what I did different??? Anyways, both times they were very good, loved by all in the family! A keeper for sure.

So happy to hear this!