From scratch!

blueerica · 08-04-2007, 01:45 PM

This afternoon, on a whim, I decided to make cheddar and broccoli soup. After all, just this morning I saw Emeril make it look super easy. Never tried before because I was worried I'd screw it up, and it came out delicious!

No recipe, just straight up YUM!

Not Afraid · 08-04-2007, 01:52 PM

I'll be right over.

Babette · 08-04-2007, 02:04 PM

Those are the best meals. I love to see what I have in the cupboards/fridge and make something out of it. Gotta watch my Food TV.

Congrats on a yummy dish.

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-04-2007, 02:43 PM

Not quite at the same level but, after 40 years of living on this planet, I'm embarrassed to say that I finally made french toast for the first time. Cinnamon bread from Trader Joe's, a little vanilla and a bit of half and half. Came out remarkably well for the first time.

blueerica · 08-04-2007, 02:43 PM

I'm all out, just had enough leftover broccoli for three of us, but I'm tempted to try it again soon. It was awesome!

I love having great ideas out of (somewhat) nowhere.

Anyone else having any spontaneous outbursts of cooking?

blueerica · 08-04-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Not quite at the same level but, after 40 years of living on this planet, I'm embarrassed to say that I finally made french toast for the first time. Cinnamon bread from Trader Joe's, a little vanilla and a bit of half and half. Came out remarkably well for the first time.

MmmmMMMM!

katiesue · 08-04-2007, 04:58 PM

I've got pasta salad on the stove. Then grilling steak and corn. I got some fresh mozarella now I just need to figure out what to do with it.

katiesue · 08-04-2007, 05:02 PM

Oh and I've made a couple gallons of Tea Punch so far this summer. We tried it in Nashville and I got the recipe.

Makes 1 Gallon

1 generous bunch of mint
1 quart of boiling water
2 large tea bags meant for iced tea such as Tetley
2 cups sugar
juice of 4 lemons
juice of 4 oranges
water to make 1 gallon

Preparation
Place the mint in a large pitcher and pour the boiling water over. Add the tea bags and sugar. Let steep for ten minutes. Remove the mint and the tea bags. Add the juices and water to make 1 gallon. Serve over ice with mint and thin lemon circle for garnish.

I've been making it using the splenda mix (not the pure splenda but the splenda sugar mix) and it's turned out great as well.

blueerica · 08-04-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

I got some fresh mozarella now I just need to figure out what to do with it.

Tomatoes, basil, maybe a few thinly sliced red onions, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pinch of salt and cracked black pepper.

That's what I'd do.

scaeagles · 08-04-2007, 06:19 PM

I can make Kraft macaroni and cheese.

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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	From scratch! This afternoon, on a whim, I decided to make cheddar and broccoli soup. After all, just this morning I saw Emeril make it look super easy. Never tried before because I was worried I'd screw it up, and it came out delicious! No recipe, just straight up YUM! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Not quite at the same level but, after 40 years of living on this planet, I'm embarrassed to say that I finally made french toast for the first time. Cinnamon bread from Trader Joe's, a little vanilla and a bit of half and half. Came out remarkably well for the first time.
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08-04-2007, 02:43 PM	#5
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I'm all out, just had enough leftover broccoli for three of us, but I'm tempted to try it again soon. It was awesome! I love having great ideas out of (somewhat) nowhere. Anyone else having any spontaneous outbursts of cooking? __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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08-04-2007, 04:58 PM	#7
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I've got pasta salad on the stove. Then grilling steak and corn. I got some fresh mozarella now I just need to figure out what to do with it. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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08-04-2007, 05:02 PM	#8
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Oh and I've made a couple gallons of Tea Punch so far this summer. We tried it in Nashville and I got the recipe. Makes 1 Gallon 1 generous bunch of mint 1 quart of boiling water 2 large tea bags meant for iced tea such as Tetley 2 cups sugar juice of 4 lemons juice of 4 oranges water to make 1 gallon Preparation Place the mint in a large pitcher and pour the boiling water over. Add the tea bags and sugar. Let steep for ten minutes. Remove the mint and the tea bags. Add the juices and water to make 1 gallon. Serve over ice with mint and thin lemon circle for garnish. I've been making it using the splenda mix (not the pure splenda but the splenda sugar mix) and it's turned out great as well. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I can make Kraft macaroni and cheese.
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