A thread just for converstion (since I am not into arguing)-

[eliz553]

Gringo,
Loved the song.

[eliz553]

Just posted this in a thread on the fighting forum, thought this would be a good place for it, too.

Here's a great food to enjoy while sitting on your back porch this summer-- originally a breakfast, but good anytime.

Biscuits & Chocolate Gravy

Yes, that’s right. Chocolate gravy. Basically, imagine chocolate with the consistency of gravy.

In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of flour, 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of water. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat. Be sure to whisk constantly. Continue to boil until the mixture thickens. Stir in 1/4 cup of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well and ladle over warm biscuits.

(Increase the size of this recipe if you have more than 2 people).

Yummy!

[Annette]

Originally Posted by eliz553

Just posted this in a thread on the fighting forum, thought this would be a good place for it, too.

Here's a great food to enjoy while sitting on your back porch this summer-- originally a breakfast, but good anytime.

Biscuits & Chocolate Gravy

Yes, that’s right. Chocolate gravy. Basically, imagine chocolate with the consistency of gravy.

In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of flour, 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of water. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat. Be sure to whisk constantly. Continue to boil until the mixture thickens. Stir in 1/4 cup of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well and ladle over warm biscuits.

(Increase the size of this recipe if you have more than 2 people).

Yummy!

Sounds tasty!

The older I get the more I crave chocolate. My personal favorite dessert is a warm fudgy brownie with either vanilla or coffee ice cream on top.

[eliz553]

Well, you will like this, too-- a different warm chocolate thing.

[eliz553]

Since I am in the recipe-posting frame of mind:

Another yummy summer recipe here (I am making this tonight):

Southern Style Creamed Corn

6 ears fresh corn
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. pepper

Cut corn from cobs; scrape cobs. Combine corn, butter, and water in heavy saucepan. Cover and cook 10 minutes on medium until corn is done, stirring occasionally. Combine remaining ingredients, beating with wire whisk until cornstarch is blended. Add to corn, stirring well. Cover and cook 3 minutes until thickened and bubbly. 4 – 6 servings.

[Duncan Ferguson]

I love good food. I can't imagine what Southern Style Creamed Corn would be like, though. In the spirit of international harmony I present England's National Dish.

[Annette]

Originally Posted by Duncan Ferguson

I love good food. I can't imagine what Southern Style Creamed Corn would be like, though. In the spirit of international harmony I present England's National Dish.

Is that Indian in origin?

Looks like way too many ingredients for me. The only dish I cook that has a long list of ingredients is a Bolognese sauce. I make it every year on New Year's Day.



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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 pound pancetta, chopped
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup whole milk
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Directions

1In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the celery, carrot, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes, then add the beef and cook until brown. Add the wine and the remaining ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve with cooked fettuccine. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

[Duncan Ferguson]

Originally Posted by Annette

Is that Indian in origin?

The ingredients are familiar to anyone who knows South Asian food, but that one is a British dish.

[eliz553]

That Bolognese sauce IS a lot of ingredients.

I usually make simpler things with fewer ingredients, also. I have heard of a cookbook that has all recipes with 5 or fewer ingredients-- sounds good to me.


Duncan- What is the ingredient "garam masala"?

[Gringo]

I'm not much of a cook. In fact, I don't even use my stove.


But I can cook toast.


And my special ingredients in the recipe are butter and jam.


Yum yum.