ForumGarden - The Kitchen http://www.forumgarden.com/forums Discuss food, drink, and recipes. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:54:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg ForumGarden - The Kitchen http://www.forumgarden.com/forums Eggnog Muffins http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/49026-eggnog-muffins.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:43 GMT The holidays are coming up quicker than we know and I thought I would share this recipe. Eggnog Muffins 3 cups flour 1 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs The holidays are coming up quicker than we know and I thought I would share this recipe.

Eggnog Muffins

3 cups flour
1 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter, margarine or oil
2 teaspoons rum or rum extract

1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking power, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil and rum. Pour liquid ingredients over dry, stir just until mixed. Spoon batter evenly into 12 greased, 2 1/2 inch muffin cups.

In a small container, combine sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over tops of muffins. Bake in a 400F oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
__________________ ]]> The Kitchen Jazzy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/49026-eggnog-muffins.html Egg Nog http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/49017-egg-nog.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:41:19 GMT It's the season of another craving: Egg Nog

I need non dairy egg nog that's as good as the real thing. I'm an Ontario girl of the past so I grew up on Becker's Eggnog. It was sublime.
Just tried So Nice Noel Nog. Not bad. Had some of the creaminess, minimal egginess and a fair bit of nog. :D

I think there is better out there though. Not looking for a recipe. I want the ready made stuff.

Got good nog? ]]> The Kitchen koan http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/49017-egg-nog.html Café du Jour! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48963-cafe-du-jour.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:06:32 GMT *Café du Jour* Nearly everyone enjoys their morning ritual of having a nice, aromatic, hot mug of coffee in their hands. I prepare a small, freshly ground (sometimes freshly roasted), pot of coffee as I sit down to write every morning. It seems to take my mind off to a new place... I believe... Café du Jour

Nearly everyone enjoys their morning ritual of having a nice, aromatic, hot mug of coffee in their hands. I prepare a small, freshly ground (sometimes freshly roasted), pot of coffee as I sit down to write every morning. It seems to take my mind off to a new place... I believe that it even aids in my creativity.

My coffee of the day this morning was the classic Guatemalan Antigua.
What coffee did you have today? :-6 ]]> The Kitchen G-man http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48963-cafe-du-jour.html The Next Iron Chef vs Top Chef? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48935-next-iron-chef-vs-top-chef.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:09:19 GMT Kathys thread made me think of this again. I almost posted this the other night after watching Top Chef, but figured probably no one else found food shows as interesting as I do.:wah: I think Top Chef is way meaner then The Next Iron Chef, but I think I like Padma over that alton Brown critter.... Kathys thread made me think of this again. I almost posted this the other night after watching Top Chef, but figured probably no one else found food shows as interesting as I do.:wah:

I think Top Chef is way meaner then The Next Iron Chef, but I think I like Padma over that alton Brown critter. For sure Iron Chef America is the best competition though- mutual respect is an obvious given.

But I like most of the competition shows on Food Network. Are there other channels with food shows like this? ]]> The Kitchen flopstock http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48935-next-iron-chef-vs-top-chef.html <![CDATA[Celebrity Chef question for UK'ers]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48932-celebrity-chef-question-ukers.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:42:49 GMT Does anyone know if this UK chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, had a tv show where he visited local people to inquire about their cooking style?

I'm a big fan of "Food Network" and in fact any show that portrays chefs cooking and using local ingredients especially filmed in their own country.

Before "Food Network" became so famous, I remember seeing this UK chef filming a few shows in England. One show was about a local woman who made meals out of flowers, another showing the firemen's cooking at the firehouse and a third show about local man cooking delicious meals in his wee kitchen.

I believe that I saw his show around 15 years ago...about the time when "The Two Fat Ladies" shows appeared in the USA. Like the "Two Fat Ladies" I thought this chef was was so lovely to watch and listen to...

Unfortunately, his show was gone after only watching 3 episodes. I'd like to know more about him.

Thanks for your help.




www.rivercottage.net/ ]]> The Kitchen Kathy Ellen http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48932-celebrity-chef-question-ukers.html Sushi... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48913-sushi.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:18:42 GMT I treated myself today to a varied platter of Sushi. It was beautiful and I particually liked the raw fish selection.

There is a shop near me that sells the mat etc to make your own so I'm going to have a go as pre-prepared is horribly expensive.

Does any-one have any advice on best raw fish to us and tips for me? ]]> The Kitchen oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48913-sushi.html Nepalese food http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48827-nepalese-food.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:15:48 GMT I went to dinner at a Nepalese restaurant called Mustang on Saturday! Not sure whether our Forum Gardener of that name has anything to do with Nepal or vice versa.. but who knows?? The food was great! And the owners and wait staff were all Nepalese and chatted happily to us. Nepalese cuisine... I went to dinner at a Nepalese restaurant called Mustang on Saturday! Not sure whether our Forum Gardener of that name has anything to do with Nepal or vice versa.. but who knows??

The food was great! And the owners and wait staff were all Nepalese and chatted happily to us.

Nepalese cuisine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

We had:

Momo: This stuffed dumpling is a very popular dish in Nepal. This dish is an example of Tibetian influence in Nepalese cuisine. It is served with a special sauce made from fresh grilled tomato & spiced roasted sesame seeds

Aloo Chop
Shallow fried golden potato cakes, coated with chickpeas flour. Served with mint sauce

Everest Chicken
Diced chicken thigh fillets simmered in mushroom sauce and Nepalese spices

Pumpkin Kwaa
Spiced pumpkin and chana daal cooked with onion and tomatoes

And a dessert to die for - like a very creamy Indian kulfi without the coriander.


Has anyone else indulged similarly???? ]]> The Kitchen AussiePam http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48827-nepalese-food.html I actually DID it! HOMEMADE pumpkin pie! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48791-i-actually-did-homemade-pumpkin-pie.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:29:35 GMT I really cant believe I never tried this before! Always used the puree in a can! But since I could not get it over here anymore, I decided to give it a go. 1 sugar pumpkin 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups of cream 1/2 cup of unrefined cane sugar (I used castor) 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp... I really cant believe I never tried this before! Always used the puree in a can! But since I could not get it over here anymore, I decided to give it a go.

1 sugar pumpkin
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups of cream
1/2 cup of unrefined cane sugar (I used castor)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves

preheat oven to 180c Cut pumpkin in half, clean out seeds and mess, place shell side up and bake for 1 hour.
Scrape out fleshy bits and puree using masher, fork or blender.
take 2 cups of puree and drain liquid. set aside the rest for other pies or bread or whatever.
add the spices, cream and eggs and blend.
(I used pre made pie crust) sweet variety
increase oven temp to 220c and bake for 15 min. decrease to 180c and bake for further 45 min. or until knife shows clean from 1 inch inside edge.

this pie came out gorgeous! but i cant upload pics for some reason. ]]> The Kitchen Raven http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48791-i-actually-did-homemade-pumpkin-pie.html Ziploc Baggie Omelet! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48749-ziploc-baggie-omelet.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:50 GMT How to make a tasty omelet without any flipping or turning! Ingredients - 2 eggs - Your choice of add-ins (ham, bacon, onions, peppers, cheese, hash browns, etc.) Set a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into the bag, and shake to combine them. Put in your ingredients and... How to make a tasty omelet without any flipping or turning!

Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- Your choice of add-ins (ham, bacon, onions, peppers, cheese, hash browns, etc.)
Set a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into the bag, and shake to combine them. Put in your ingredients and shake gently to combine.

Before placing the bage in the boiling water, make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up. Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot.

Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be prepared to be amazed.
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]]> The Kitchen Jazzy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48749-ziploc-baggie-omelet.html A twist on bread and butter pudding.... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48739-twist-bread-butter-pudding.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:42:56 GMT I have just made a bread and butter pudding with chocolate chip Brioche. Yummy :-4 I have just made a bread and butter pudding with chocolate chip Brioche.

Yummy :-4 ]]> The Kitchen oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/kitchen/48739-twist-bread-butter-pudding.html