Man, this stuff adds a whole new layer to the way we talk online. You’re basically jumping the gun by answering before they even ask, or playing it cool and waiting until after the question is out there 😵 I mean, who’s actually footing the bill for all this anyway 😁.
It’s pretty hard to find good brown lentils around here, and honestly, they’re my absolute favorite. 😢 You can whip them up into a thick stew, too. It's kind of like making a hearty bean soup, just loaded with way more veggies. Just toss in some celery, onions, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes... let it all simmer away. It's killer.
Lisa Wells65, are these recipes specifically for turkey liver or can I just use whatever kind is on sale? Anyway, the way I liver usually handles it is just searing it on a cast iron skillet and then drowning it in a mix of olive oil and a ridiculous amount of garlic. The smell is intense, but man, it's killer 🙂
Pesto just makes me feel sick... there’s way too much oil in it for my liking. Anyone got any tips on how to cut back on the grease or what I could swap it out for? I'm not some health freak or overdoing anything, it's just always been hard on my stomach when things are this greasy. 😢
Exactly. Just throw some chili in there with the fajitas. Here's the recipe. Just ditch the sour cream and the tortillas and you're basically done. 😁 http://www.coolinarika.com/recept/tortilja-fajita
Swap out that fajita seasoning for some paprika, chili powder, and pepper...
Man, look at all these new recipes coming in 😍 Just gonna drop another one of my little guilty pleasures here... one of those weird combos that sounds totally wrong on paper, but honestly? It’s killer if you actually have the guts to try it 😬 Curry Chicken Lentil Stew
First, just dice up some chicken breasts, sauté them until they're done, and set them aside Sauté some onions, toss in some canned crushed tomatoes—maybe two cans or just a few really ripe ones from the farmer's market—and let that simmer down until it gets thick Right before you call it quits, throw in a can of lentils... though if you want to be fancy, just use the ones you cooked in an Instant Pot, takes like ten minutes tops Mix the chicken back in, season it however you feel like, and hit it with the curry powder It should turn out like this thick, heavy stew...
Anyway, here's a recipe for Ratatouille, that old-school rustic dish from France 😁. Even the rats would love this stuff 😁. Nothing fancy or modified here, just pure healthy veggies, so I guess it counts... Just don't go overboard with the oil since there's a lot of sautéing involved.
Copy-pasting this from another thread because I really can't be bothered to type it all out again .
Sauté one red and one yellow bell pepper, diced into 0.7 cm pieces, in olive oil; set those aside, then sauté some diced eggplant in olive oil... then do the same for some diced zucchini. Throw all that into a bowl on the side and mix it up. Then you sauté some small purple onions until they soften, toss in 3 cloves of garlic, and then add two tomatoes cut into cubes. Once the water evaporates from the tomatoes, throw the veggie mix back in, season everything, and stir in 15 torn basil leaves. It’s meant to be eaten cold, maybe with a few drops of lemon juice right before you serve it. The colors look insane, but unfortunately my phone camera is garbage so the photo turned out pretty mediocre 😢
I take some chicken or turkey breast cut them up into little cubes, and toss them in a non-stick skillet with basically zero oil. Once they're cooked through, I pour over some beaten eggs and let the whole thing sizzle and set. It’s killer when you pair it with some sautéed Swiss chard and olive oil.
Since chicken breast can be pretty damn bland and flavorless most of the time, I usually just leave it marinating overnight in garlic, fresh cracked pepper, and some good olive oil. Honestly, it’s way better that way... 🙂
Clean those peppers, chop them into big chunks, and spread them out on a baking sheet—skip the oil entirely this way, keeps things cleaner Throw them in the oven until they get that nice, dark color... maybe even a little charred in spots if you're lucky. Pull them out and cover them up tight for about half an hour to let them steam... or just toss them in a plastic bag if you want to be lazy. Peel off the skins. Roughly chop everything up, toss in a spoonful of extra virgin olive oil, a massive pile of garlic, and whatever herbs you have lying around, like parsley or basil. Pro tip: you can freeze the peppers after peeling them but before seasoning, so you've always got a quick little salad ready to go whenever... Enjoy 🙂
quietpilot87 said:Honestly, I have zero clue... my mom used flour and heavy roux in everything, even her red pepper sauce and bean soups. I’ve had to tweak those recipes over the years because those thick, floury versions are just way too heavy for me.
So how do you actually get it to thicken up? 😕 It never feels thick enough for me unless I just throw it in the blender... then it's perfect. 🙏
Just cut back on the water and use a tomato puree instead. It thickens up just fine that way. As for stuffed cabbage rolls... man, I don't know. I can't even wrap my head around eating hot cabbage rolls in the middle of summer. They'd probably stay pretty runny 😁. If someone's stomach can't handle a heavy roux, you could always just whisk a spoonful of flour into a little bit of water first, then pour that in... it still thickens it up, but it's much easier on the gut.
I never bother making roux for my beans, peppers, or even cabbage rolls. It’ll thicken up enough just from simmering on its own... 🤷 If things look too thin, you can always toss in a potato, mash it up, and stir it back in to get that consistency. Honestly, you can tweak pretty much any dish to make it healthier and just better overall. I don't stress over cooking all that much anymore, but I stick to a few basic rules: no flour-and-fat thickeners, nothing breaded, and zero deep frying I stick to good olive oil or cold-pressed sunflower oil—you can find the good stuff at Whole Foods or specialty health shops, though it costs twice as much, but the flavor is night and day I use way less oil in my cooking, sometimes none at all (if you actually have decent non-stick or grill pans) I eat whole grains And I stick to whole wheat bread. What's my point? You can change so much just by making tiny adjustments to classic recipes without losing any variety in what you eat...
So, oatmeal, it can be your go-to breakfast or just a sweet little afternoon pick-me-up. This morning I had 🙂 Basically, you just toss those breakfast grains into some boiled milk and grate an apple right in there. Throw in some cinnamon, maybe some crushed nuts, dried fruit, or a drizzle of honey if you're feeling fancy. Honestly, the sky's the limit (well, except for calories, obviously) . Once it thickens up, just let it sit for a second. It should have that nice, thick consistency. Eat it while it's warm.
Hit me with some snack ideas 🙂 I’m sick of looking at vegan recipes or anything grainy... and honestly, yogurt, fruit, or a handful of almonds just doesn't cut it for me. I'm still starving after five minutes. 😢
"Chicago Prices." Nine stories in total (most of which, for some reason, shouldn't even have that city prefix), "smart settlement in state" is super, super, super funny, "yellow moon," "The Inkasator," and "The Canal" were alright... the rest was either mediocre or just plain garbage.
Then I spent the afternoon watching two French flicks, one short and one long—Lišcev Bay and Killer—both were bad, bad, bad.
Man, why should I even bother watching 🙂 Is there any sign at all that any American movie is actually watchable 😢
I Believe in Angels/Nikša Sviličić Stories from the City/Boris T. Matić Black Men/Dević, Jurić In Wonderland/Dejan Šorak Man Under the Table/Neven Hitrec The Stud/Antonio Nuić Love Life of a Home Guard/Pavo Marinković Metastases/Branko Schmidt Proximity/Zdravko Mustać Penelope/Ferris What should I watch? 🙂 Nothing really jumps out at me... everything looks pretty meh. 😢 Anyone got any recommendations 😁?
granitefox16 said:I'm all in. Posting without a facepalm is basically impossible now, especially since you guys brought back those ancient emojis a year ago. Here's the lineup:
😠- the absolute worst emoji ever made. Looks like someone gave Dalí some heavy drugs and he sketched this hideous freak
🙄 - the old one was way better. It actually looked like you were quoting a post, but this one is just trash
👍 and 👎 - I swear, if there's anything I hate more than these two idiots, it's these pathetic emojis
😳 - not even gonna waste my breath on this clown. What is this even supposed to represent? What did we even have before this crap?
😛 - and look at this degenerate letter-licker. Does anyone actually use this moron?
🙂- What am I even supposed to do with this?
Either put the tooth back on the first page of the menu or just shorten the code. I'm too tired to keep typing, and there's plenty of room. Just swap out this 😳 degenerate with the tooth
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Just give us the facepalm🙂
🙄 You're just flirting with trouble at this point. 😁
silverscout2 said:That kind of stuff just makes me want to do the exact opposite... 😬 Like, honestly, I’m just not built that way... 😂
👍 I guess I’d feel the same way 😁. Don't sweat it too much if it's just a one-off thing. Personally, I find that paying for a month of CrossFit upfront is the only way to move me... because then it feels like I'm just flushing cash down the toilet if I don't show up. 😁 When you're just working out at home, it's way easier to lose steam since nobody's watching you, there's zero accountability, and you have to fight tooth and nail just to make it a habit. My advice? Pick specific days and a specific time and stick to it...
