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 Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:02 pm
Make your own casserole. Fry up a bit of chicken, especially bite size then sautee in terriaki sauce, add cooked pasta, cooked broccoli, (and mushrooms are optionals) I also added shredded cheese for the extra calcium, plus it helps hold the dish together.
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:07 pm
I have more to add to my previous post. :stressed:
Now both of my parents agree (only with themselves) that I am "not going anywhere" and I've "given up my dreams."
What they're going by, in response to the "given up dreams" bit, is something a young child said about Ivy League schools to make her mother happy and change the subject. I really don't think I could handle being in a college far away from home by myself. If Billy were there, it would be a different story, but we're more interested in the Floridian schools, if only for the familiarity and the climate. (We're both whimps when it comes to cold).
Besides, for now what I'm going to major in is only a fall back. I'm truly interested in being a writer, as some of you know. And there are plenty of good culinary schools around Florida for Billy to attend. I just don't see why my future choices are being belittled by my parents, who, I might add, don't have the most glorious jobs in the world themselves and are not very happy people. (Though for separate reasons).
That's another reason my mom encouraging me to go up north without Billy bothers me; he makes me happy. Having only a certain job, even if it brought oodles of money, would not by itself sustain me. It would mean nothing if I lived alone. She only values good jobs more than personal and family relationships because she hates her current job and doesn't bring home as much money as she'd like to. She doesn't really appreciate any of her family. The only family she's unconditionally kind to is up north, and that's because they have the wealth and careers she's always desired.
Thanks for listening to all of this ranting. I sure do go on.
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:11 pm
I get the feeling your mom is so quick on her comments is because she's jealous on some level, and just doesn't realize it yet. You're happy where she's not, and is trying to make you just as miserable as she is. Keep ranting if you need to, it's no worry. Stick with what YOU want, not what your mom thinks you want and/or need. It is now your life, not hers. I really do wish you the best of luck.
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:23 pm
Luna I know this is going to sound cheap but you could make up some "helper" hamburger or otherwise. They reheat really really well and are filling and most of them are comfort foods. Also you can ADD TONS to a helper starter, I added fresh pamesean, broccli, and peppers to a chicken helper tonight and it was fantastic.
ALSO, if you're looking more for the homade stuff there is Shepherd's pie. If you haven't had it, it's hamburger with tomato sauce, corn, greenbeans covered in mashed potatos and cheese in like a glass baking dish. Also good good comfort food. It tastes good lukewarm/reheated.
You can also make scratch mac and cheese maybe put some ham chunks or bacon bits in it. Just boil noodles, grate your cheese of choice add a splash of milk and a dollop of butter.
All I know is that these foods always fill and warm up my husband and I make them mostly when he's worked really really late.
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 7:43 pm
Oo the homemade mac and cheese is the idea I'm going to gun for. I have a killer recipe where I got from 30 minute meals. Nothing says southern comfort food like mac and cheese. That and it's a guarantee please for her son, I'm sure. heart
Thanks for the ideas, whenever it comes to wanting to do something nice I blank out and come up with dumb ideas.
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:42 pm
Yes, macaroni and cheese one of the many parts of a proper southern meal. heart
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:13 am
Burnt Glitter Yes, macaroni and cheese one of the many parts of a proper southern meal. heart This may sound nasty.. but I eat my mac and cheese with ketchup xd I'm serious. Now I would love some fried chicken
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:38 pm
Theres a recipie at Good Eats for a "fried mac and cheese" It looks super yummy
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:58 pm
Mac & Cheese can be really good. If yours is as good as my grandma's then that's a meal in and of itself. biggrin
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:08 pm
I want a from scratch recipe. The box kind is too salty.
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:15 am
Burnt Glitter I want a from scratch recipe. The box kind is too salty. 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 2 eggs 6 ounces evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt Fresh black pepper 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat. Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy. I have tried many many things Alton Brown has done on his show and they are always fantastic...reason being, I think, because it's all about the "science" of food and how to make food the best as possible.
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:04 am
You rock. I am addicted to macaroni and cheese. I tried to make it from scratch once, but I killed it. I'll definitely have to try that recipe. heart
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:40 am
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whole or 2 percent milk
3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a couple pinches
Salt
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or to al dente, with a little bite to it
Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the cheddar cheese on top.
That's the one I use from 30 Minute Meals, really good but I use regular sharp cheddar cheese, with some breadcrumbs on top for a little crunch.
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:31 am
I had to print that one out too. I'm hoarding recipes now.
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:42 am
You all are making me want some good mac & cheese. I'm just hungry right now though. I guess I should go find myself some food.
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