Capitol Hill Blue Forums Misc. Topics Food, Drink and Cooking Wonder what the poor folks are eatin' tonight?

it really is amazing! try it with Irish Cream

I was gonna, but I forgot to pick up the Baily's and used the creme de cacao instead.
I used to have a fantastic Irish Cream recipe that I got from an Irish friend. I'm afraid I lost it though.

Gave my new tagine a test drive last night - excllent results.

Beef Ketkas in a spicy tomato sauce served with flat bread. oh so damn tasty.

I'm envious of my fellow brother ranters' abilities to cook a scrumptious meal. I must try harder.

Mr. Scoutgal has expanded his repertoire to box mix pancakes! He made them for me this morning, since I have just been diagnosed with pneumonia. For a packaged mix, they were pretty good, and he did a really good job-even though he was confused at first about the difference between dry and wet measures. The mix was Safeway's brand and you just add water. For a guy who thinks haute cuisine is frozen pizza and diet Pepsi, this was a big milestone! Mr. Scoutgal made major points today!

Indeed. I'm glad that he's taking care of our sick scoutgal.

You might suggest to Mr. Scoutgal that he try chicken soup mix? There are some good dry mixes out there and you only have to add chicken. Get well and try to take it easy.

Costco sells both dry potato soup mix and tortilla soup mix, last time I checked. Both are really pretty good, come in a big container (30 servings+), and are very easy: Just one scoop (scoop included) + a measured amount of hot water. Stir, wait a minute, enjoy.

Hope you are feeling better soon, SG.

BTW: Your husband might get a better feel for complete pancake mix if you explain that it's like dry spackle powder. You just have to add enough water to get it to the consistancy you like. The amount given on the back of the box gives one usable result, but some people like thicker or thinner pancakes. And if you add too much water, you can always make it thicker by adding a little more mix.

Thanks, guys. Mr. Scoutgal ran to the grocery store and picked up canned soup. Progresso has some very good ones. They have a chicken noodle that I like very much. But I will try those dry ones from Costco-they sound intriguing!

I wouldn't go that far. I had turkey today with all the fixings! What does that mean? It means for the next 3 days: turkey pot pie; turkey sandwiches, and turkey soup with wide egg noodles and carrots. Speaking of turkey soup, the supermarket had turkey necks, so I picked up 6-7 lbs. Throw them in with the turkey carcass into a stockpot and cover with water. Boil and skim the scum off, and then add the carrot, onion (embed a few cloves), whole peppercorns, carrot, celery rib, a bay leaf or two, garlic cloves, and some parsley, then strain, and simmer (light boil) for 3 or 6 hours or whatever. Strain and refrigerate broth. Next day, skim the fat that has risen to top of soup, which at this point should be a gel. If you're into it, perhaps, (optional) a little good vermouth, and simmer to light boil. Toss in egg noodles, left over turkey (chopped) and diced carrots (or celery or onions or whatever you prefer)until done- about 6-10 minutes, depending upon your stove. Tastes quite good. Add or subtract to your taste and preferences. The turkey broth is good for about 2 days and is a tasty and can be enjoyable taken instead of tea, cocoa, or coffee.