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petep9000
12-28-2009, 04:53 PM
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AgeOldDesire
12-28-2009, 05:20 PM
Tis the season for some hot chocolate perhaps?

1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir continuously until chocolate chips have completely melted. Stir in the milk, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until heated through.

If you want it sweeter, just add some sugar, or sweetener of your choice to get it to your taste.

jenniferuk
12-28-2009, 05:21 PM
Are you a soup person? I make a lot of veg soups (butternut squash, potato, etc) and some take cream. There are some good recipes here:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Soups-Stews-and-Chili/Cream-and-Cheese/Vegetarian/Top.aspx

Here's two with fish:
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sole-with-lemon-cream
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/swordfish-in-creamy-tomato-sauce

I've not made this yet but I saved it as a favourite
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fusilli-with-creamed-leek-and-spinach

I like food and wine website as the recipe search is pretty user friendly (enter ingredients and requirements, such as veg, easy, etc).

vivfox
12-28-2009, 05:29 PM
Tis the season for some hot chocolate perhaps?

1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir continuously until chocolate chips have completely melted. Stir in the milk, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until heated through.

If you want it sweeter, just add some sugar, or sweetener of your choice to get it to your taste.

This sounds "to die for" delicious. I think I'll try it!:xoxo:

AgeOldDesire
12-28-2009, 05:48 PM
This sounds "to die for" delicious. I think I'll try it!:xoxo:

It is delish. Top it with some marshmallows or some whipped cream for that extra special treat. :thumbsup:

diane_k
12-28-2009, 06:20 PM
Cook two cans of plum tomatoes in their juice with a sauteed onion and a clove of garlic for twenty minutes, add 1 cup of loosely packed basil leaves.

Puree with a hand blender, add cream (1 cup) and cook for ten minutes more. It's seriously the best tomato basil soup ever.

jannieC
12-28-2009, 07:05 PM
Cook two cans of plum tomatoes in their juice with a sauteed onion and a clove of garlic for twenty minutes, add 1 cup of loosely packed basil leaves.

Puree with a hand blender, add cream (1 cup) and cook for ten minutes more. It's seriously the best tomato basil soup ever.

Ohgod that sounds divine.

David
12-29-2009, 05:38 PM
I will try to find my (published) recipe for Pork Butt Chardonnay & post it here.

TrueFaith77
12-29-2009, 05:40 PM
This is serious, actually. I need to save money so I have to make my own lunches and dinners!?!? And all I can cook currently is spaghetti with meat sauce and rice, veggies, and tuna!!!!

so I'll be on the look out for good easy recipes on this thread.

mylittledemon
12-29-2009, 05:42 PM
I will try to find my (published) recipe for Pork Butt Chardonnay & post it here.

Shouldn't it be Chardonnay Pork Butt? I mean, your version sounds like wine with chunks in it. :laugh:

louielouie2000
12-29-2009, 05:42 PM
I always use heavy cream to make Chicken Marsala. You can look on various sites such as epicurious.com for recipes, or I can try and recite my own version if you'd like.

LiamMcConville
12-29-2009, 06:36 PM
Ehemmm....


BTW, if it is a savory recipe, it has to exclude meat or eggs. Fish and crustaceons are ok though.

mylittledemon
12-29-2009, 06:39 PM
Ehemmm....

Umm... yeah, Louie's referring to the cream recipe he uses for his marsala.

louielouie2000
12-29-2009, 06:44 PM
Ehemmm....

Duhh... That's what I get for glancing! :o

You could make a variation of Marsala using Tofu! You can do most anything with the variations of Tofu out there. :D

mylittledemon
12-29-2009, 06:45 PM
Blargh! I hate tofu. Well, I guess maybe it's because I've yet to have any that I liked.

louielouie2000
12-29-2009, 11:59 PM
Blargh! I hate tofu. Well, I guess maybe it's because I've yet to have any that I liked.

When someone really knows what they're doing with tofu, it can be pretty yummy! Agreed, when it's bad, it's really bad tho haha! My neighbor is a vegan, and that girl eats better than anyone I know! I wish I had the energy and patience to learn how to cook and eat vegan... but alas, it is infinitely easier and cheaper to eat flesh! lol

mylittledemon
12-30-2009, 12:00 AM
I could do without red meat, but I don't think I could give up chicken/fish. I just enjoy them too much ;)

fringed n fab
12-30-2009, 12:22 AM
When someone really knows what they're doing with tofu, it can be pretty yummy! Agreed, when it's bad, it's really bad tho haha! My neighbor is a vegan, and that girl eats better than anyone I know! I wish I had the energy and patience to learn how to cook and eat vegan... but alas, it is infinitely easier and cheaper to eat flesh! lol
But you look fine Louie. What's to change really?

fringed n fab
12-30-2009, 12:23 AM
I could do without red meat, but I don't think I could give up chicken/fish. I just enjoy them too much ;)

And you too Mr. Brandon ;)

fringed n fab
12-30-2009, 12:24 AM
I dunno. I've worked with some pretty thick vegans.... and wondered how that's so when it's supposed to be such a healthier diet really? I don't think I could ever give up meat really.

TrueFaith77
12-30-2009, 10:04 AM
This is my family's signature recipe. IT'S SO YUMMY.


Yummy Chicken

First, start cooking the rice, following the directions on the box. If you use Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice, heat 2 parts water (example: 2 cups) to boiling over medium heat. When water is boiling, add ½ teaspoon salt (a few dashes) and 1 teaspoon butter (a small dollop) and 1 part rice (example 1 cup). 2 cups water and 1 cup rice is enough for 3-4 servings.

Cover the pan and reduce heat to low (simmer). Remove from heat after 20 minutes and allow to stand at least 5 minutes in covered pan.

2 lbs of stir fry chicken
1 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Cups Marsala (Sweet) Wine
3 Tbs of chopped garlic (buy in small jars, chopped or crushed, in water or olive oil.)
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
Soy Sauce
Mix lemon juice and Marsala wine.

Cover frying pan with olive oil. Heat at medium high until HOT (but not smoking) and then add garlic.

Cook for about 1 minute then add chicken.

Turn and cook until all the meat is “white” then add three good shots of soy sauce. Continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes. Then strain off the liquid in the pan.

Add your mixture of lemon juice and Marsala.

After liquid starts to “boil” turn heat to medium. Cook for 20-30 minutes. There should be a small amount of reduced liquid left in pan. You can add more Marsala or a little more soy if you want a stronger taste.

Serve over rice and enjoy.

skcin
12-30-2009, 01:14 PM
I dunno. I've worked with some pretty thick vegans.... and wondered how that's so when it's supposed to be such a healthier diet really? I don't think I could ever give up meat really.

Cuz they are probably eating nothing but garbage. You still need protein even is it's not from animals. I've known vegetarians who eat all starchy foods & think they're healthier. Potato chips may be vegetarian, but they're sure as hell not good for you. :rolleyes:

mylittledemon
12-30-2009, 02:35 PM
This is my family's signature recipe. IT'S SO YUMMY.


Yummy Chicken


Sounds really tasty! I'm going to try it... love soy sauce with chicken and rice. ;)

GODDESS6
12-30-2009, 03:23 PM
This is my family's signature recipe. IT'S SO YUMMY.


Yummy Chicken

First, start cooking the rice, following the directions on the box. If you use Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice, heat 2 parts water (example: 2 cups) to boiling over medium heat. When water is boiling, add ½ teaspoon salt (a few dashes) and 1 teaspoon butter (a small dollop) and 1 part rice (example 1 cup). 2 cups water and 1 cup rice is enough for 3-4 servings.

Cover the pan and reduce heat to low (simmer). Remove from heat after 20 minutes and allow to stand at least 5 minutes in covered pan.

2 lbs of stir fry chicken
1 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Cups Marsala (Sweet) Wine
3 Tbs of chopped garlic (buy in small jars, chopped or crushed, in water or olive oil.)
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
Soy Sauce
Mix lemon juice and Marsala wine.

Cover frying pan with olive oil. Heat at medium high until HOT (but not smoking) and then add garlic.

Cook for about 1 minute then add chicken.

Turn and cook until all the meat is “white” then add three good shots of soy sauce. Continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes. Then strain off the liquid in the pan.

Add your mixture of lemon juice and Marsala.

After liquid starts to “boil” turn heat to medium. Cook for 20-30 minutes. There should be a small amount of reduced liquid left in pan. You can add more Marsala or a little more soy if you want a stronger taste.

Serve over rice and enjoy.

my mouth is watering reading this~ i am so keeping this & trying it~

David
04-07-2010, 09:48 PM
Shouldn't it be Chardonnay Pork Butt? I mean, your version sounds like wine with chunks in it. :laugh:Yechhh! I got queasy reading that.