OK, I have used my pans for over 30 days, and they're still holding up and doing the job they say they will. I am 99% convinced. Why the 1% skeptic? Well, just for statistical sake, I must hold back 1% just in case of a failure down the line!
HSN had a big weekend for Green Pans with everything on free ship, so I purchased a few more pieces. Luckily as the TSV sold out very early, they had put the pieces I got on "Today Only," so there was further reductions.
I might add here that I already have a nice set of Cuisinart stainless as my main cookware, and the Green Pans only fill very specific niches...such as where non-stick is a MUST. Therefore, I have the fry pans, grill pans and roasting/chicken pans. I do have a couple of additional pieces that came along with the sets--a 4 qt. casserole and a 1 1/2 qt sauce pan. These will not see that much use as non-stick is not a requirement with me for such items. I have found, however, that the 4 qt casserole has been very handy as a small dutch oven. It's the perfect size for singles or twofers, however non-stick in such a pan is not a requirement for me.
I do urge anyone to try this line, especially the frying pans. Use them for eggs and omelettes as you will not have to worry about sticking again.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
2 lbs potatoes
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 cup (approx) milk
2 tbs butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1-2 tbs Tastefully Simple Bacon Bacon Seasoning*
1-2 tbs Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic Seasoning*
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Peel and boil potatoes in water containing the 2 tsp salt. Mash with butter and milk. Add sour cream, Bacon Bacon & Garlic Garlic. Mix well. Add cheddar cheese & stir well.
*Available from Tastefully Simple. See your consultant or use link in sidebar.
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 cup (approx) milk
2 tbs butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1-2 tbs Tastefully Simple Bacon Bacon Seasoning*
1-2 tbs Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic Seasoning*
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Peel and boil potatoes in water containing the 2 tsp salt. Mash with butter and milk. Add sour cream, Bacon Bacon & Garlic Garlic. Mix well. Add cheddar cheese & stir well.
*Available from Tastefully Simple. See your consultant or use link in sidebar.
Green Pan--So Far So Good
I've been using the 11-inch fry pan/steamer for approximately one month, and I've got to say, so far I am very impressed. So much so that I ordered the most recent set of the hard anodized which included a roasting-come everything pan, 8 & 10-inch fry pans and a 4-qt casserole/saucepan.
Used the roaster the other night for chicken and roast potatoes. I can tell you, the juices were burned on and caramelized in there. A simple wipe of the sponge cleaned it. Cool Beans!!!
One thing I will say, this last shipment had an odor about it. It reminded me of doctor's xray rooms--sort of acidic like the xray developing fluid. A quick wash didn't remove it so I soaked it in sudsy water for a while. Seemed to do the trick. If the odor remained, I would have packed it up and returned it. I have put the lids on the pots and if the odor returns, back it goes.
Will report back in another month's time since some reviews said the pan worked well for a few months then died. If that happens, I go straight to Good Housekeeping for a refund, as I have saved all my HSN invoices to prove the sale.
Used the roaster the other night for chicken and roast potatoes. I can tell you, the juices were burned on and caramelized in there. A simple wipe of the sponge cleaned it. Cool Beans!!!
One thing I will say, this last shipment had an odor about it. It reminded me of doctor's xray rooms--sort of acidic like the xray developing fluid. A quick wash didn't remove it so I soaked it in sudsy water for a while. Seemed to do the trick. If the odor remained, I would have packed it up and returned it. I have put the lids on the pots and if the odor returns, back it goes.
Will report back in another month's time since some reviews said the pan worked well for a few months then died. If that happens, I go straight to Good Housekeeping for a refund, as I have saved all my HSN invoices to prove the sale.
Chicken and Orzo
Another test for my Greenpan. Came out wonderful.
Oxo liquid chicken stock concentrate is available in UK and my sister brings it over for me, but just replace this with any high-quality chicken stock concentrate.
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbs butter
flour
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz portabella mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2-3 tbs Oxo chicken stock (the stuff in the glass bottle)
2 cups water
1 cup orzo
Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional)
Preheat saute pan; add butter. Add chicken to pan and dust with flour and brown. Add mushrooms, garlic and salt. Saute for about 5 min. Add wine and reduce. Add water, chicken stock and orzo. Cover and cook until orzo is tender. Uncover and reduce liquid to 1/2. Add cheese if desired.
Oxo liquid chicken stock concentrate is available in UK and my sister brings it over for me, but just replace this with any high-quality chicken stock concentrate.
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbs butter
flour
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz portabella mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2-3 tbs Oxo chicken stock (the stuff in the glass bottle)
2 cups water
1 cup orzo
Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional)
Preheat saute pan; add butter. Add chicken to pan and dust with flour and brown. Add mushrooms, garlic and salt. Saute for about 5 min. Add wine and reduce. Add water, chicken stock and orzo. Cover and cook until orzo is tender. Uncover and reduce liquid to 1/2. Add cheese if desired.
Apple Nut Torte
1 egg
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped, peeled , cored apples preferably on the tart side
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetened whipped cream
Preheat oven to 350
Beat the eggs with electric beater until light and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar .
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and fold into the egg mixture. Stir in the apples , walnuts and vanilla .
Butter the inside of and eight inch-square pan and pour in the batter . Bake thirty-five to forty minutes .
Serve warm , with sweetened whipped cream .
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped, peeled , cored apples preferably on the tart side
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetened whipped cream
Preheat oven to 350
Beat the eggs with electric beater until light and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar .
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and fold into the egg mixture. Stir in the apples , walnuts and vanilla .
Butter the inside of and eight inch-square pan and pour in the batter . Bake thirty-five to forty minutes .
Serve warm , with sweetened whipped cream .
Garlic Garlic Wings
36 chicken wing pieces (cut whole wings into flat and drum pieces, discard tip)
2 tbs (approx) oil
1 tsp salt
1 cup flour
2 tbs Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic seasoning (use more or less, depending on taste)
In a plastic bag, mix oil, salt and wings; coat well. In another plastic bag, add flour and Garlic!Garlic! seasoning mix. Add oil-coated wings to bag with flour mixture and coat well
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and spread wings out evenly on the prepared baking sheets. Cook for 20 min on one side; turn, cook an additional 20 min on the other side or until wings are browned and thoroughly cooked.
Makes about 6 servings.
2 tbs (approx) oil
1 tsp salt
1 cup flour
2 tbs Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic seasoning (use more or less, depending on taste)
In a plastic bag, mix oil, salt and wings; coat well. In another plastic bag, add flour and Garlic!Garlic! seasoning mix. Add oil-coated wings to bag with flour mixture and coat well
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and spread wings out evenly on the prepared baking sheets. Cook for 20 min on one side; turn, cook an additional 20 min on the other side or until wings are browned and thoroughly cooked.
Makes about 6 servings.
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A coworker and friend of mine is a TS consultant and if you don't have a consultant, feel free to contact Kristina who will be happy to assist you. If you already have a consultant, contact him/her about the hostess incentives.
www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kburnett
A coworker and friend of mine is a TS consultant and if you don't have a consultant, feel free to contact Kristina who will be happy to assist you. If you already have a consultant, contact him/her about the hostess incentives.
www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kburnett
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