FOOD! (Pictures & Recipes)

[McMama]

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients
-16 Ounces of cream cheese (softened)
-1 medium bottle of ranch dressing
-2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breast (boiled and shredded)
-12 Ounces of Frank?s Original Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing Sauce
-2-3 Cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions
-Combine all ingredients.
-Mix well.
-Place in slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours (stirring occasionally).
-Serve with tortilla chips.

^That is my all time favorite crock pot appetizer recipe.

Before I started dieting I tried several of the recipes on Crockin' Girls, and there were only 2-3 that I regretting cooking.

[Seraphim]

Damn it. I can't find the damn recipe for the ratatouille. It wasn't very hard though.

Layer egg plant, squash, zucchini, onions, etc. Add a can of rotel, and a can of tomato sauce, and cook that for five to six hours on low.

[okac]

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients
-16 Ounces of cream cheese (softened)
-1 medium bottle of ranch dressing
-2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breast (boiled and shredded)
-12 Ounces of Frank?s Original Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing Sauce
-2-3 Cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions
-Combine all ingredients.
-Mix well.
-Place in slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours (stirring occasionally).
-Serve with tortilla chips.

^That is my all time favorite crock pot appetizer recipe.

Before I started dieting I tried several of the recipes on Crockin' Girls, and there were only 2-3 that I regretting cooking.

ugh, this makes me sad that I cant eat buffalo sauce, I cant stand the smell or taste... :(

I wonder how it would do with like BBQ sauce instead... hmmmm

[TheFavoriteDaughter]

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients
-16 Ounces of cream cheese (softened)
-1 medium bottle of ranch dressing
-2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breast (boiled and shredded)
-12 Ounces of Frank?s Original Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing Sauce
-2-3 Cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions
-Combine all ingredients.
-Mix well.
-Place in slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours (stirring occasionally).
-Serve with tortilla chips.

^That is my all time favorite crock pot appetizer recipe.

Before I started dieting I tried several of the recipes on Crockin' Girls, and there were only 2-3 that I regretting cooking.

I make this all the time, especially during football season. People have even requested it. I also add some minced garlic, pepper and seasoning salt. I leave out the chicken because it kinda grosses me out. I also do the blue cheese version with mozarella. Chicken strips tasting amazing dipped in it.

[debk589]

That Buffalo Chicken dip is the bomb. Here's my personal favorite:

Jalapeno Popper Dip:

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (half Jack, half cheddar cheese)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapenos - double if you like heat
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 stick butter, melted
Preparation:

In a food processor, add the first 6 ingredients and process until smooth. You do not need to drain either can of peppers. Spread the dip into a greased 2-quart casserole. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter; mix well. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the dip and bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven for about 20 minutes. You want the top to get browned and the dip to be heated through and bubble gently on the edges.

Do not over cook this dish or the mayonnaise with separate and you will have a grease puddle in your dip. Serve with Buttery crackers or a sliced French baguette.

This has always been a hit in our house during football games, even more so than the buffalo chicken dip! It's delish.

[debk589]

Oh, and for the crock pot, I made this the other night:

Ingredients:
4-6 Boneless Chicken Breasts (mine were still frozen!)
1 Bottle Archer Farms Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce (from Target)
1 20 oz. can Pineapple Chunks, drained

Directions:
Spray the inside of your crock pot with cooking spray for an easy cleanup! Place frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot and cover with sauce. Empty can of drained pineapple chunks on top. Cook on High for 2-3 hours or Low for 4-6 hours. Shred chicken with two forks while still in the crock pot so the chicken will be well coated with sauce. Serve over rice.

REALLY good! and only three ingredients! My kinda recipe.

[S281Saleen160]

Dinner. Fuckn slammin'

[Deviant Toaster]

I am going to throw together some cous cous & whatever strikes my fancy later. It's so hard to eat, let alone cook, in this heat.

[beli]

it may have gotten lost, but i had posted a Crock Pot Ropa Vieja recipe a while back. its cuban. its on my food album on my fb, if you are interested okac

[whackjob]

So I had the best couscous I have ever had at my friends baby shower, I plan on attempting to make it one night. It was so fucking good.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...Pine-Nuts-1060

Minted Couscous with Currants and Pine Nuts

2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3 cups couscous
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Bring broth and butter to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover, let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Transfer to bowl. Add currants, pine nuts, green onions, mint and dill; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

i have made this couscous before. definitely pleased with the results. i imagine this would be yummy with quinoa subbed in.

i have never gotten the hang of using a crock pot. shit comes out too soupy or too mushy for my taste. it's easier for me to use the stove/oven but i'm weird like that. i also don't own a microwave.

[Deviant Toaster]

Quinoa is awesome straight from the stove top. I love it!!!

[okac]

it may have gotten lost, but i had posted a Crock Pot Ropa Vieja recipe a while back. its cuban. its on my food album on my fb, if you are interested okac

i may be interested... if i knew what it meant haha

[Deviant Toaster]

lol doesn't ropa vieja translate to Old or worn clothes?

But Okac it is good stuff. I used to eat it when I was just a small girl. haha

[Natasha_XO]

Pesto and cream cheese stuffed chicken for dinner with roasted asparagus. NOMNOMNOM.

[Olivia]

I made this yesterday and it was AMAZING. I didn't grill mine - I baked it in the oven.



Apricot and Honey Chicken
Ingredients (serves 4)
2/3 cup dried apricots
4 chicken breast fillets, trimmed
60g butter, chopped
1/4 cup honey
1 garlic clove
olive oil cooking spray

Method
Preheat barbecue plate on medium heat. Soak apricots in a bowl of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Using a sharp knife, make a deep cut along 1 side of each chicken breast to form a large pocket (do not cut all the way through).

Place apricots, butter, honey and garlic in a food processor. Process until just smooth. Spoon apricot mixture into chicken pockets. Secure with 1 or 2 toothpicks. Season both sides chicken with salt and pepper.

Spray both sides chicken with oil. Barbecue for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Remove toothpicks. Thickly slice and serve.

[Artemis]

Quinoa is awesome straight from the stove top. I love it!!!

OMG. Love it. I always add a bunch of black beans, jalape?os, etc., but it's soo good solo.

[Deviant Toaster]

Yes, it is a big YUM in any form!

[beli]

i may be interested... if i knew what it meant haha

yeah, it does translate to "old clothes", but its stewed skirt meat (fajita meat). its super good with white or yellow rice and black beans

[emmieslost]

i'm going to try and make marinara tomorrow. or in the middle of the night tonight if i'm awake... i just HAD to drink the last of the wine didn't i. dammit.

i should make some black beans and rice this week, its been awhile.

[Seraphim]

Okay, I didn't really know where to put this, but my town is getting a BOUNTIFUL BASKETS site! YAY! I know I'm a dork, don't judge.

Bountiful baskets is a co-op that you "contribute" (okay, you pay) $15.00 and you get a huge ass basket full of food. (okay, you take your own basket, but you get the drift.) This is what one person got for $15.

Its never the same stuff, but damned if that matters. This is going to help on groceries so much.

[Artemis]

Sooo cool, Seraphim!!! I've been thinking of joining our local CSA (community supported agriculture), too. Same thing. We would pick up a box of fresh fruit and veggies every two weeks. A lot of my friends do it and they've given me what they can't eat. So fresh and tasty. The only thing is Sheldon eats horribly and isn't really into fruits and veggies. Of course, I love them, but am still not sure I could eat all of it. I think I'm going to try it and see how it goes. I have a lot of cool neighbors in my building who would probably be interested in anything I couldn't use (radishes). Lovely picture.

What I also like about it is that you never know what you are going to get. One of my friends who does this will occasionally get something she's unfamiliar with and post the pic on FB asking for cooking tips/recipes. It seems like it gets you to start experimenting around a little with new produce ingredients. It really is a great thing.

[Deviant Toaster]

I loved belonging to a CSA. I loved how I used to pick it up at the farmers market and then fill in what I might need. I am glad this was brought up, I think I need to rejoin! woo hoo

[Key West Digger]

Searching for new ideas for salads, I came across this...

Sabich – Iraqi Jewish Eggplant Sandwich
Vegetarian; vegan if you omit the egg; gluten free if you omit the pita and serve as a salad
Makes 4 sandwiches
4 pieces good pita bread
4 hard boiled eggs (see note above), peeled and sliced
1-2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced 1/4" or so thick
vegetable oil for frying
2 roma tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 English cucumber, finely diced
juice of 1 lemon
hummus (bought or make your own)
prepared tahina (bought or make your own)
1/2 flat leaf parsley
1/2 small white onion minced
1/2 c. pickle, cut into small slices or cubes
amba – mango pickle, or failing that, hot sauce of your choice – harissa maybe?
1.Make a simple salad of the tomatoes, cucumber, and lemon juice, with salt to taste.
2.Fry the eggplant in batches until thoroughly tender and browned; drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
3.While the eggplant is frying, put each of the other ingredients in bowls so everyone can build a sandwich to their own specifications.
4.Toast or grill the pita bread.
5.Serve it forth, preferably with cold beer, make yourself a gigantic sandwich, and chill.

[Key West Digger]

Another promising salad....



Ingredients
2 Ripe Mangoes, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 Large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 Tablespoon of fresh squeezed lime juice
2 Teaspoons good quality olive oil
1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 Tablespoon black sesame seeds

Instructions:
Hand mix all of the ingredients together and serve.

[emmieslost]

those sound/look really good, kwd.

i'm making ang's egg salad today. i finally got around to fixing my own marinara and it's fucking killer.