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Just Got Me a New Salad Spinner
Luckily I was able to cancel the Amazon order for a Kitchenaid spinner...the reviews were HORRIBLE!!! Also, the reviews were horrible for Cuisinart.
I went to ebay and a lady was selling the Tupperware "Spin and Store" for very cheap and since Tupperware holds up AND has a wonderful guarantee, I got that. Nice color too, it was lilac (not that it matters LOL), so I got that one.
Caveat--don't EVER buy the Progressive brand. I spent $20 for one of those last year and the spin mechanism broke. It was one of the ones where you pull the string.
I went to ebay and a lady was selling the Tupperware "Spin and Store" for very cheap and since Tupperware holds up AND has a wonderful guarantee, I got that. Nice color too, it was lilac (not that it matters LOL), so I got that one.
Caveat--don't EVER buy the Progressive brand. I spent $20 for one of those last year and the spin mechanism broke. It was one of the ones where you pull the string.
Red Beans and Rice
Found this recipe from the Neelys and tweeked it a little. If you want it to taste more like New Orleans style - you might use Andouille sausage (very spicy and hot) otherwise use any smoked or mild sausage. Delicious.
Red Beans and Rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped or ½ tsp celery seed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices or Andoulie sausage (Really spicy)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Adobo All purpose seasoning – 1 tablespoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (12-ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken stock (or 3 cups water w/ 2 envelopes of chicken stock (powdered)
2 bay leaves
In a large skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Add the smoked sausage, all purpose seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes then add the red beans, chicken stock and bay leaves. Let simmer uncovered on low for 1 1/2 hours. Stirring occasionally and adding water, if necessary.
Serve over Rice.
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Do cook it for the 1 1/2 hour so that the beans pick up the flavors. I also took some beans and mashed them then put them back in the pot to thicken it a bit.
Red Beans and Rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped or ½ tsp celery seed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices or Andoulie sausage (Really spicy)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Adobo All purpose seasoning – 1 tablespoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (12-ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken stock (or 3 cups water w/ 2 envelopes of chicken stock (powdered)
2 bay leaves
In a large skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Add the smoked sausage, all purpose seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes then add the red beans, chicken stock and bay leaves. Let simmer uncovered on low for 1 1/2 hours. Stirring occasionally and adding water, if necessary.
Serve over Rice.
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Do cook it for the 1 1/2 hour so that the beans pick up the flavors. I also took some beans and mashed them then put them back in the pot to thicken it a bit.
Overstock $1 Shipping on Entire Order
Don't know how long that one will last, and I noticed they had the new model of WP's electric wok for $30 and change.
Lemon Grilled Chicken
This has been a favorite of mine since childhood. My mother, the ORIGINAL health nut, got the recipe out of Myra Waldo's "Cooking For Your Heart and Health." I've tweaked the recipe only by doubling the oil and lemon juice so I could marinate it in a Ziploc bag and there'd be enough marinade to go around. In the original recipe, it was merely brushed on the chicken parts and let to stand.
1/4 cup lemon juice (reconstituted is fine)
1/4 cup corn oil (I use olive oil, the original recipe calls for corn oil)
1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 small whole chicken, cut into 8 pcs
Mix all ingredients except chicken in a Ziploc bag. Add chicken parts and turn bag a couple of times. Marinate for 1-2 hrs in fridge.
Preheat broiler. Broil, skin side down, for about 15-20 min (broil on low or if your stove only has high setting, broil about 4" from heat source). Turn chicken skin side up and broil for another 15 minutes, or until juices run clear and internal temp at thickest point is 165*F.
I've done this on the gas BBQ and it comes out great, but honestly, it tastes better, at least to me, if it's done in the broiler. The original recipe calls for the broiler and maybe my preference for that way of cooking comes a bit from nostalgia of Mom cooking it.
1/4 cup lemon juice (reconstituted is fine)
1/4 cup corn oil (I use olive oil, the original recipe calls for corn oil)
1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 small whole chicken, cut into 8 pcs
Mix all ingredients except chicken in a Ziploc bag. Add chicken parts and turn bag a couple of times. Marinate for 1-2 hrs in fridge.
Preheat broiler. Broil, skin side down, for about 15-20 min (broil on low or if your stove only has high setting, broil about 4" from heat source). Turn chicken skin side up and broil for another 15 minutes, or until juices run clear and internal temp at thickest point is 165*F.
I've done this on the gas BBQ and it comes out great, but honestly, it tastes better, at least to me, if it's done in the broiler. The original recipe calls for the broiler and maybe my preference for that way of cooking comes a bit from nostalgia of Mom cooking it.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE That Kitchen Cart!!!
Even after one day, I can say this is one of the BEST purchases I ever made. This cart rolls easily, and I can put it out of the way easily in my kitchen. Folds up neat as you please and fits folded up alongside my sink. Perfecto! On QVC the model is K17581. Sylvia--it's sold out but they could be restocking it. It's the folding kitchen island with ss accents (that's the description of it they give)
To My Appliance Junkie Buds
Welcome "Cavewomen!" If you want to post your thoughts, ideas, heck ANYTHING over here, just leave a comment with your email addies so I can add you to the list where you can blog along with me. Don't worry about anyone seeing your email addies because comments are set to be moderated before they're posted and I definitely will NOT post those!!!!
You are some brilliant women with wonderful ideas and great senses of humor and this blog should be real fun!!!!
You are some brilliant women with wonderful ideas and great senses of humor and this blog should be real fun!!!!
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