Cooking Game of the Week #61 09/12/12

[jadenegro]

Hi!!!!

Next weeks game will be our "Every Fifth Game". So today I am asking you all for a list of "Herbs and Spices" that have been hanging out in your pantry that you don't use very much but would really like to. As few or as many as you like. Next week I will pick one for you to use.

ok, here's a few.

marjoram
ground chipotle pepper
zatar
garam masala

[cookieee]

ok, here's a few.

marjoram
ground chipotle pepper
zatar
garam masala

Thanks jadenegro for the Enchiladas and the spice list

[cookieee]

I will TRY to start this weeks game. If not, my computer should be back sometime today.

[Ohioan]

Cookieee, I finally made a decision -- I'd like to save my Five-Spice Powder for the "F" week (which sounds almost like cursing ), and do the Szechuan Peppercorns for the Fifth-Week Challenge. Is that okay?

Cheers,
Phoebe

[RebelYell18]

Thanks Kay. I'm back to using DH's lap top again

Oh no! Your darn computer on the fritz again?

[Beachside]

Hi CGOTWers...I am just stopping by to say Hi. I tried to get on yesterday but I was unable to log on--just got hung up with a blank screen below the Cooking Light headliner.

I am not here to play though...still in a cooking slump and basically just making some simple and old recipes, the easier the better.

So a quick breeze by.....enjoyed reading the thread.

[Beachside]

They're some kind of muffin made with Bisquick... I don't know why they're called that, but it sounded ok -- we like a bread thing with our dinner.

Hmmm...a mystery!

...I too wonder why they are "dun"...as in done?

[Hammster]

Hmmm...a mystery!

...I too wonder why they are "dun"...as in done?

I did a bit of Googling and found them described as "dun-butter" and "done-butter"... I think it has to do with the melted butter that goes in them and you don't have to butter them afterwards. So, the buttering is already "dun" (done).

[cookieee]

sorry guys, my computer should be back tomorrow.

[notmetoday]

Hi, help, I can't find the D or E:rolleyes Oh, you mean E for eggs?

I thought I was playing right... D for Diner?

Anyways, if not then I'll go for the E for eggs

I made these and I don't know if they needed another couple of minutes in the oven or if my measuring was off because they were a bit mushy. They tasted really good and they are a definite try again recipe. I did reheat the leftovers for my daughter and she said that they set up better after reheating so I'm not giving up on these.

[cookieee]

Cookieee, I finally made a decision -- I'd like to save my Five-Spice Powder for the "F" week (which sounds almost like cursing ), and do the Szechuan Peppercorns for the Fifth-Week Challenge. Is that okay?

Cheers,
Phoebe

No problem Phoebe

[cookieee]

I thought I was playing right... D for Diner?

Anyways, if not then I'll go for the E for eggs

I made these and I don't know if they needed another couple of minutes in the oven or if my measuring was off because they were a bit mushy. They tasted really good and they are a definite try again recipe. I did reheat the leftovers for my daughter and she said that they set up better after reheating so I'm not giving up on these.

It wasn't you, it was me Thanks for playing

[LakeMartinGal]

I made my recipes yesterday, and was underwhelmed by both. The Dun-buttered muffins were ok, but probably needed a touch of salt, since my butter was unsalted. The chicken piccata was okay as well, but DH said that I have other recipes for chicken piccata that are better.... Maybe the Dinner Doctor should have stuck with cakes! That is 3 recipes that were just ok, though the first one was tweakable.

[cookieee]

I made my recipes yesterday, and was underwhelmed by both. The Dun-buttered muffins were ok, but probably needed a touch of salt, since my butter was unsalted. The chicken piccata was okay as well, but DH said that I have other recipes for chicken piccata that are better.... Maybe the Dinner Doctor should have stuck with cakes! That is 3 recipes that were just ok, though the first one was tweakable.

Darn, I was hoping the muffins would be good So sorry Kay. Maybe you will have better luck this week. Thanks for playing

[LakeMartinGal]

Darn, I was hoping the muffins would be good So sorry Kay. Maybe you will have better luck this week. Thanks for playing

It'll have to be the next week after this -- DD2's wedding is in 6 days! We'll be in Ohio, and not cooking... or not until Monday, anyway, and probably t&t's then.

[cookieee]

It'll have to be the next week after this -- DD2's wedding is in 6 days! We'll be in Ohio, and not cooking... or not until Monday, anyway, and probably t&t's then.

Sorry, how quickly I forgot Hope you have a safe trip and a beautiful wedding. See you when you get back

[cookieee]

I know this is late, but the chicken was so good, hope you all don't mind My computer crashed, but I have a new hard drive. Back in business

D is for Daiquiri and Dark Rum


Daiquiri Scented Chicken

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 very small red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 serrano chile, cored, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 small mango, peeled, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 cup cooked orzo or rice (optional)

Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, garlic and chile and saute 2 minutes.

Place flour in a plastic bag with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken pieces and shake well to coat. Add chicken to skillet and brown 2 minutes per side.

Add rum and scrape up any browned bits in skillet. Add lime juice, brown sugar, chicken broth, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Simmer 1 minute for flavors to blend.

Add mango strips. Cover skillet and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked and sauce is thick. Sprinkle on cilantro.

Serve chicken over orzo or rice, if desired.

Source: Sun Sentinal - June 2004

Whatever you do, if you make this, please don't leave out the mango or cilantro This was sooooo good.

[RebelYell18]

I know this is late, but the chicken was so good, hope you all don't mind My computer crashed, but I have a new hard drive. Back in business

D is for Daiquiri and Dark Rum


Daiquiri Scented Chicken

This chicken sounds right up my alley, cookieee! I gotta get some dark rum and make this soon...thanks!

[cookieee]

This chicken sounds right up my alley, cookieee! I gotta get some dark rum and make this soon...thanks!

Your welcom Reb. DH said he cooked it a little bit longer than it calls for and he thinks it could have cooked more, soooo..... .

[RebelYell18]

Your welcom Reb. DH said he cooked it a little bit longer than it calls for and he thinks it could have cooked more, soooo..... .

Great, good to know! I love getting feedback from the game