tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:10 +0000http://www.sonicchocolate.com/bba.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)Blogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-5789759460337032789Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:36:00 +00002010-03-10T09:41:10.661-06:00I'm mainly putting this one up because I know that there're a few of us that use it and I'm sick of trying to find the sheet that I've written it on.Serves 41 pound lean ground beef (extra lean if you've got it)3 Tbsp chopped onion3 Tbsp chopped green pepper1 Tbsp horseradish1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 Tbsp sugarDash garlic powder1/2 c waterBrown the meat and then add everything else. Simmer http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2010/03/weight-watchers-um-spoonburgers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-8544125085234260910Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:15:00 +00002009-12-21T17:15:10.944-06:00I sort of cobbled this one together from the Turkey Quesadilla in the new Holiday Favourites. Seriously yummy.Start with one batch of the new Nacho Dip:3 Tbsp Nacho Dip Mix1/2 c light cream cheese1/2 c light sour cream (I used light mayo)1/2 c shredded cheddarPut it in the dip baker (or casserole dish) and bake at 350 till bubbly. In the meantime:Taco Meat1 lb lean ground beef1 cup water3 Tbsp http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/12/beef-quesadilla-with-tomato-salsa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-7392521905493688488Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:51:00 +00002009-12-14T17:51:12.841-06:00Just to remind everyone that we're still here, I guess.In the new year, we're switching to a new blogging application so you'll each be invited to the new one with new login info, but in the meantime... we're still here.7 small onions, cut in 1/2" slices1 Tbsp butter, melted (I used way more)2 Tbsp sugar2 dried bay leaves1 1/2 lb beef stew meat31 1/2 oz condensed beef consommé (otherwise known ashttp://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/12/beefy-french-onion-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-5995793933567964864Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:48:00 +00002009-10-11T20:56:50.114-05:00In the continued tradition of my odd beverage reviews (No, sorry, I don't know where you can get Orbitz.), I decided to try Fentimans Botanically Brewed Dandelion & Burdock Drink (est. 1905). Well, the funky pizza place had forgot to put my pizza in and told me to grab a drink for free while I waited. This is what I chose.Dandelion and Burdock is an odd little drink, sort of like Moxie, but a http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/10/dandelion-burdock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-637215587296818297Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:05:00 +00002009-10-06T14:05:05.403-05:00This started as a Peak of the Market recipe. I usually find their recipes to be hit or miss but I think this one was definitely a hit. It's supposed to serve 8 and I have no problem believing that as I made four of the individual pies and still have plenty of the filling left.Sausage & Mushroom Pie3 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed1 lb sliced mushrooms1 onion1/4 c flour1 1/4 c beef stock2 chttp://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/10/i-feel-bad-for-people-who-didn-eat-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-8626738228645040011Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:37:00 +00002009-09-28T23:37:38.218-05:00This is one from the new VE Everyday Appetizers cookbook. I got the Brie Baker (because I'm a sucker for white stoneware) mostly because I wanted to test it out for size and because I thought it might be the perfect size for half batches of dip (it is).1 Tbsp VE Pesto Mix1 Tbsp VE Sundried Tomato Dip Mix2 Tbsp diced and drained sun dried tomato2 Tbsp hot water1 small wheel Brie (yep, skin and allhttp://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/09/brie-in-my-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-8958528249719661795Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:11:00 +00002009-09-06T01:18:59.788-05:00RisottoseafoodThis should really be two posts, as I've lately been playing with both Scallop Risotto and Oyster Risotto. Which works best? Find out below. My seafood risotto recipe is very similar to the Sausage and Mushroom risottos I've done before with a few key differences, namely the complete lack of sausage and mushrooms. Also, I use seafood. Ingredients:1 T olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove,http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/09/seafood-risotto-smackdown-scallops-vs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-8907810106997651112Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:18:00 +00002009-08-25T23:00:19.644-05:00Good Food ClubkaleI had so much fun today that it really saddens me to say that this will be my last post... until someone else posts something. Come on, people, it's turning into the Me Show again and, while I sometimes love being the center of attention, this isn't the venue. I know it's the summer and we're all a little further away from our computers (as it should be) but, really, I don't even have a http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/08/good-good-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-748634757274081973Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:15:00 +00002009-08-23T00:35:05.926-05:00EpicureporkI hesitate because the decision to do it up like a veal cutlet was sort of a last minute one. I had originally thought to do more of a mushroom gravy sort of thing. However, I wanted to make some marinara sauce and you know how it goes.Preheat the oven to 425F1 large can diced tomatoes1 large can chopped tomatoes3 T Epicure Marinara Sauce MixBring these to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/08/breaded-pork-cutlet-um-marinara.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-8492759276642965194Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:55:00 +00002009-08-10T02:36:17.465-05:00canningjampeachBasket after basket of peaches and this was the last day that I could really do them and still call them fresh (in fact, one of them didn't make the cut).I started this way too late in the evening but, even though it was a long boil recipe, it should only have taken 15 minutes to gel (after the 10 minutes of cooking just the peaches and spices).I started too late and also didn't realize until http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/08/this-one-fought-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-7693933989790747717Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:56:00 +00002009-08-10T02:39:50.187-05:00canningBernardinhot spiced winecherryjam...to the cherries? Isn't that picture positively gruesome? In reality, my hands looked much purpler. I spent the better part of my morning pitting cherries and, unless you want to see that on a regular albeit annual basis, Joe, I'm thinking that this little guy might like to join the crew here... maybe somewhere around Christmas time... am I being too subtle?It was a good way to spend the http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/08/what-have-i-done.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-3208768488462079419Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:56:00 +00002009-08-07T18:59:37.760-05:00requestYou know the ones that I mean. With the bread dough?http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/08/recipe-request-erins-beet-top-thingees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-412735238941433567Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:45:00 +00002009-08-04T18:51:03.218-05:00nonsenseraspberriesThe picture's a little foggy because I was sort of juggling the cell phone but it was perfect that berry. It hung underneath a few leaves probably thinking that it was safe, it had escaped us on Sunday night when it was ready. There was no need to be concerned really, there was only one person picking this time and she doesn't always look under leaves as well as she could.That berry was wrong.http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/08/and-then-i-ate-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-7518605608575475749Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:43:00 +00002009-08-02T12:20:23.474-05:00breadfollyI'm not sure what possessed me because I got up and felt like baking some bread. Part of it was that I just couldn't shake the feeling that it was Friday and that I had nowhere that I had to be *shrug*. I was going to try making Pizza Fondue (I'll hyperlink that once I post about it) and through it would be good for dipping since I didn't have a baguette or anything.Because of that whole Fridayhttp://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/08/um-youll-know-that-youve-eaten-some.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-366265299744583538Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:17:00 +00002009-07-29T14:19:25.069-05:00strawberrynonsensecanningIsn't that just gorgeous. I've changed my canning configuration a little bit since that picture, I set everything on the stand next to my stove rather than lug around a 50 pound pot but the berries... mmmm.http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/07/cant-talk-canning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-8539691888989522286Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:23:00 +00002009-07-18T09:42:50.746-05:00canningeviljamrhubarbOkay, I'm getting some serious recall on all of those university chemistry classes and I would love to teach a class in this someday because it's really cool and everyone should try it at least once (but I always say that. Again, straight out of the Bernardin book but I think I might can wee jars of this too, I see some serious potential.8 cups rhubarb cut into 1/2" pieces into a deep saucepan.http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/07/next-canning-adventure-long-boil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-9057885282393289163Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:35:00 +00002009-07-17T09:10:33.560-05:00strawberrycanningpierhubarbOkay, I've been away for awhile, for those not in the know, my father passed away and I hope you have no idea the details and issues that you have to wade through when that happens. Having said that, life has a way of carrying on.They're planning on selling the farm though so this was the last chance to get in and clean out the rhubarb before people start looking at the place so that's what we http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/07/first-canning-adventure-rhubarb-pie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jody)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-8790128777123845268Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:15:00 +00002009-06-02T20:13:37.059-05:00crackfishEpicureSomehow, the crack dip mix made it past the drug sniffing dogs at the U.S. border and into my kitchen. (Thanks, Jody!) Therefore, I too can attest to the addictive quality of the extraordinary crack dip. I made a half serving and had mine with Vienna Crusty rolls, although I find it also works well when eaten off one's fingers or off the back of the knife. You know, for those times when you're http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/06/crack-dip-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-7030204995602182161Thu, 21 May 2009 19:42:00 +00002009-05-21T14:57:21.321-05:00baking by weightpicnic fooddesertcoconutOriginally this was intended to be Caramel Slice from my Kitchen Classics Picnic Hamper cookbook, but due to impatience and decidedly not enough coconut, I created my own desert. Hah.125g / 1 c. self-raising flour90g / 1 c. dessicated coconut115g / 1/2 c. superfine sugar I used standard sugar125g unsalted butter, meltedFilling2 tins of sweetened condensed milk20g. unsalted butter4 T. honey40g. http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/05/coconut-sweet-slice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ИНА_AK-47)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-2047840680035163954Wed, 20 May 2009 05:41:00 +00002009-05-20T01:01:31.002-05:00ground beefchicken pot pieBisquickVE Herb and Garlic Dip MixVE Pot Herbschick-en goodquick dinnerchicken stewbaking mixground beef pot pieSo this evening I made a "pot pie" with chicken - it was some tasty!! Did it in my clay deep dish pie plate at 400 until the top was brown. It was really good!1 chicken breast diced fine - small bite sized pieces1 rib diced celery1 small onion choppedolive oil and butter1 c VE Chicken Stock prepared1 can Campbell's cream of celery soup (could use mushroom or chicken or whatever cream soup you http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/05/faux-pot-pies-both-chicken-and-ground.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (erin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-2106993812910514153Wed, 20 May 2009 05:31:00 +00002009-05-20T00:40:38.747-05:00blueberriescakelemonYields 1 8 " square pan = 12 squares2 Tbsp sugar2 Tbsp VE Lemon Chiffon Fruit Dip Mix2 Tbsp softened butter1 c all purpose flour3 Tbps milk3 eggs1/4 c + 2 Tbsp sugar2 Tbsp VE Lemon Chiffon Fruit Dip Mix1/3 C flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 C fresh or frozen blueberries1) preheat oven to 350 F2) prep crust by beating 2 Tbsp sugar and2 Tbsp lemon chiffon with butter until light and creamy. Continue http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/05/lemon-chiffon-blueberry-squares.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (erin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-684357972160682052Wed, 20 May 2009 05:22:00 +00002009-05-20T00:25:47.683-05:00Have made this one for the kids a few times - very scrummy indeed! From dining alfrescoServes 21 c milk1/2 c fresh/frozen strawberries1/2 banana - I have just pitched the whole thing in1/4 c low-fat plain yogurt1 Tbsp VE Summer Berry Fruit Dip Mixblend and serve!http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/05/strawberry-banana-smoothie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (erin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-3812839392011636024Wed, 20 May 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-05-20T00:22:39.394-05:00This one is tasty and would be even better frozen as a popsicle treat - yummy!!2 c fresh or frozen peaches - I used canned1 Tbsp VE Maple Spice Fruit Dip Mix3/4 c orange juice1 c low-fat plain yogurt1/2 vanillaput it in the blender and push the button fool!http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/05/peach-smothie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (erin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-3753502840950158071Wed, 20 May 2009 05:02:00 +00002009-05-20T00:15:33.048-05:00VE Bruschetta Herbs Mixbaked tomatoVE Pesto Herbs Mixside dishesThis is the other recipe we tried yesterday eve. This one is from the VE home comforts cookbook, and was tasty, but next time I would scoop out the tomatoes, chop up the pulp and mix it with about 80 % of the breadcrumb crumble and then put it back into the hollowed out tomato halv, then top with the remainder of the breadcrumb topping and bake it. I would make it again, but scooped!4 large http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/05/savoury-tomato-crumble.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (erin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266224762402021210.post-2440770077934998998Wed, 20 May 2009 04:43:00 +00002009-05-19T23:53:37.879-05:00ground turkeyturkey burgersBBQturkey goodSo Jody was over for dinner, and we tried out a few new recipes - this one and the tomato crumble. The burgers were tasty with a bit of zip - I thought so more than others, but Liam ate his whole burger, so ...1 egg, beaten2 Tbps (30ml) water2 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp (15 ml) Ve 3 onion Dip mix1 Tbsp VE Louisiana Hot & Spicy dip mix1 lb lean ground turkey1/4 c breadcrumbs - I used dry1/2 tsp http://www.sonicchocolate.com/2009/05/southwest-turkey-burgers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (erin)0