REC: Boxes and Cans

"Wayne Boatwright" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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This was one hectic day, but I wanted a pie for dessert tonight, and I
wanted apricots. Google came up with some great recipes for all kinds of
apricot pie, but this one was so quick and easy I couldn't resist trying
it. I can't remember the last time I bought a box of Jello Pudding or
refrigerated pie crust, but hey, I was too tired and hurried to do
otherwise. The result was tasty and we were happy to have a pie!

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Wayne Boatwright *¿*

I have a friend, that in her heyday, was a respected hostess and cook. When
you got her to part with some of her luscious recipes, you always found some
little or not so little shortcut. But she always had a way with just a
little dab or sprinkle of this or that that added that special personal
touch.

We all have times when we really want to dig into something and do it from
scratch--we also have those times when just getting food to the table is a
challenge. I think you pie was a great save.
Janet

On Sun 28 Aug 2005 12:35:46p, Janet Bostwick wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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"Wayne Boatwright" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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This was one hectic day, but I wanted a pie for dessert tonight, and I
wanted apricots. Google came up with some great recipes for all kinds
of apricot pie, but this one was so quick and easy I couldn't resist
trying it. I can't remember the last time I bought a box of Jello
Pudding or refrigerated pie crust, but hey, I was too tired and hurried
to do otherwise. The result was tasty and we were happy to have a pie!

snip

Quoted message said:

Wayne Boatwright *¿*

I have a friend, that in her heyday, was a respected hostess and cook.
When you got her to part with some of her luscious recipes, you always
found some little or not so little shortcut. But she always had a way
with just a little dab or sprinkle of this or that that added that
special personal touch.

We all have times when we really want to dig into something and do it
from scratch--we also have those times when just getting food to the
table is a challenge. I think you pie was a great save.
Janet

Thanks, Janet. I really like to make my pies and pastry from scratch, but
once in a while it just isn't in the cards. This was one of those times.
:-)

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.

Wayne Boatwright said:

This was one hectic day, but I wanted a pie for dessert tonight,
and I wanted apricots. Google came up with some great recipes
for all kinds of apricot pie, but this one was so quick and easy
I couldn't resist trying it. I can't remember the last time I
bought a box of Jello Pudding or refrigerated pie crust, but
hey, I was too tired and hurried to do otherwise. The result
was tasty and we were happy to have a pie!

It's good to see that the anti-Sandra Lee forces haven't
intimidated you to keep that under your hat.

Cooking doesn't always need to be a "federal case" and those who
think it does (1/2 of the newsgroup may now hold up the mirror)
are the worst kind of snobs.

--
So if you meet me, have some courtesy,
have some sympathy, and some taste.
Use all your well-learned politesse,
or I'll lay your soul to waste.

On Mon 29 Aug 2005 03:58:45a, I-zheet M'drurz wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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Wayne Boatwright said:

This was one hectic day, but I wanted a pie for dessert tonight, and I
wanted apricots. Google came up with some great recipes for all kinds
of apricot pie, but this one was so quick and easy I couldn't resist
trying it. I can't remember the last time I bought a box of Jello
Pudding or refrigerated pie crust, but hey, I was too tired and
hurried to do otherwise. The result was tasty and we were happy to
have a pie!

It's good to see that the anti-Sandra Lee forces haven't
intimidated you to keep that under your hat.

LOL! I bet there are quite a few here who do the same on occasion, whether
they admit it or not.

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Cooking doesn't always need to be a "federal case" and those who
think it does (1/2 of the newsgroup may now hold up the mirror)
are the worst kind of snobs.

Agreed!

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.

I-zheet M'drurz said:

It's good to see that the anti-Sandra Lee forces haven't
intimidated you to keep that under your hat.

Cooking doesn't always need to be a "federal case" and those who
think it does (1/2 of the newsgroup may now hold up the mirror)
are the worst kind of snobs.

Haaa, this is a hoot! I'll readily admit I use any canned/boxed
ingredient that will get food on the table NOW, when I'm hungry. No
shame in admitting that you use a can opener or pulled something
prepared out of the freezer.

"itsjoannotjoann" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I-zheet M'drurz said:

It's good to see that the anti-Sandra Lee forces haven't
intimidated you to keep that under your hat.

Cooking doesn't always need to be a "federal case" and those who
think it does (1/2 of the newsgroup may now hold up the mirror)
are the worst kind of snobs.

Haaa, this is a hoot! I'll readily admit I use any canned/boxed
ingredient that will get food on the table NOW, when I'm hungry. No
shame in admitting that you use a can opener or pulled something
prepared out of the freezer.

Yep! When your moving, whatever is handy does the trick!

MoM

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Wayne Boatwright said:

This was one hectic day, but I wanted a pie for dessert tonight, and I
wanted apricots. Google came up with some great recipes for all kinds of
apricot pie, but this one was so quick and easy I couldn't resist trying
it. I can't remember the last time I bought a box of Jello Pudding or
refrigerated pie crust, but hey, I was too tired and hurried to do
otherwise. The result was tasty and we were happy to have a pie!

Note: The jar of apricot halves I bought was 21 oz., so I added nearly a
cup of chopped apricots to the filling instead of the 1/2 cup called for.

This sounds really good. 🙂 I will use my own pie crust and home
canned apricots from Eastern WA. 🙂

Regards,
Ranee

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MoM said:

"itsjoannotjoann" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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No shame in admitting that you use a can opener or pulled
something prepared out of the freezer.

Yep! When your moving, whatever is handy does the trick!

A regular poster (sorry, I don't remember who it was) said they baked
up some chicken breasts with a can of mushroom soup for dinner a
couple of weeks ago. A couple of days after that, I found a recipe
that was a glorified version of it... and it was absolutely delicious!
The version I had called for sour cream and dry sherry. I added 1/2 a
small onion, minced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced and a "ton" of sliced,
fresh mushrooms. Family members have asked for a repeat which hasn't
happened. We did, however, have chicken tetrazzini tonight.

No, there was no trick... I wonder if it wrapped and you didn't
notice?
http://www.thestatenislandboys.com/U_thrill_me/index.htm
Ingredients:
4 lb chicken, cut in pieces
1/2 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
5 T unsalted butter
1/2 lb spaghetti
2 T flour
1 cup heavy cream
3 T medium dry sherry
1 nutmeg to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:
In a kettle, combine the chicken with enough salted water to cover it
by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil, and simmer the chicken for 20
minutes or until it is tender. Let chicken cool in the broth;
separate the meat from the skin and bones, returning the skin and
bones to the broth. Cut the meat into strips and reserve. Simmer the
broth until it is reduced by half, strain through a fine sieve,
discarding the solids. Skim off fat. Boil the stock until it is
reduced to about 2 cups.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the mushrooms in 2 Tbsp butter
over mod-low heat, stirring, until they are softened. In a kettle of
boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until it is al dente. Drain it
well. In a saucepan melt remaining butter over mod-low heat. Add
flour and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes. Whisk in the
reserved broth, cream and Sherry. Bring the sauce to a boil,
whisking, and simmer it for 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg and salt
and pepper to taste.

Stir half into the mushrooms with the spaghetti and transfer it to a
well-buttered 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, making a well in the center. Add
the chicken meat to the remaining sauce and combine well. Spoon this
into the center of the spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the middle of a preheated 350° oven for 25-30 minutes or
until pale golden in color. Serve immediately.

A 1955 Gourmet Magazine favorite.

"sf" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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MoM said:

"itsjoannotjoann" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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>
No shame in admitting that you use a can opener or pulled
something prepared out of the freezer.

Yep! When your moving, whatever is handy does the trick!

A regular poster (sorry, I don't remember who it was) said they baked
up some chicken breasts with a can of mushroom soup for dinner a
couple of weeks ago. A couple of days after that, I found a recipe
that was a glorified version of it... and it was absolutely delicious!
The version I had called for sour cream and dry sherry. I added 1/2 a
small onion, minced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced and a "ton" of sliced,
fresh mushrooms. Family members have asked for a repeat which hasn't
happened. We did, however, have chicken tetrazzini tonight.

No, there was no trick... I wonder if it wrapped and you didn't
notice?
http://www.thestatenislandboys.com/U_thrill_me/index.htm
Ingredients:
4 lb chicken, cut in pieces
1/2 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
5 T unsalted butter
1/2 lb spaghetti
2 T flour
1 cup heavy cream
3 T medium dry sherry
1 nutmeg to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:
In a kettle, combine the chicken with enough salted water to cover it
by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil, and simmer the chicken for 20
minutes or until it is tender. Let chicken cool in the broth;
separate the meat from the skin and bones, returning the skin and
bones to the broth. Cut the meat into strips and reserve. Simmer the
broth until it is reduced by half, strain through a fine sieve,
discarding the solids. Skim off fat. Boil the stock until it is
reduced to about 2 cups.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the mushrooms in 2 Tbsp butter
over mod-low heat, stirring, until they are softened. In a kettle of
boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until it is al dente. Drain it
well. In a saucepan melt remaining butter over mod-low heat. Add
flour and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes. Whisk in the
reserved broth, cream and Sherry. Bring the sauce to a boil,
whisking, and simmer it for 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg and salt
and pepper to taste.

Stir half into the mushrooms with the spaghetti and transfer it to a
well-buttered 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, making a well in the center. Add
the chicken meat to the remaining sauce and combine well. Spoon this
into the center of the spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the middle of a preheated 350° oven for 25-30 minutes or
until pale golden in color. Serve immediately.

A 1955 Gourmet Magazine favorite.

Barb, we've always made this in my family, but we served it over rice. Same
deal. Isn't it delicious? One of my favorite comfort foods.

kili

kilikini wrote on 02 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking

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Barb, we've always made this in my family, but we served it over
rice. Same deal. Isn't it delicious? One of my favorite comfort
foods.

kili

My family used broad egg noodles instead of the spaghetti.

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But the ears...Ah the ears.
The ears keep the hat up.

"Mr Libido Incognito" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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kilikini wrote on 02 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking

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Barb, we've always made this in my family, but we served it over
rice. Same deal. Isn't it delicious? One of my favorite comfort
foods.

kili

My family used broad egg noodles instead of the spaghetti.

Egg noodles! Wow, I haven't had those since I was a kid. I can't remember
what my mom used them with all the time. Tuna casserole? That was probably
it. That's another thing I haven't had since I was a kid. I don't miss it.
:~)

kili

Mr Libido Incognito said:

My family used broad egg noodles instead of the spaghetti.

We like egg noodles with this, too, and I'll make them from scratch if
I've planned my time right. Often, I skip the baking part and just
sprinkle the parmesan on it after serving it up. -aem

kilikini said:

"Mr Libido Incognito" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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kilikini wrote on 02 Sep 2005 in rec.food.cooking

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Barb, we've always made this in my family, but we served it over
rice. Same deal. Isn't it delicious? One of my favorite comfort
foods.

kili

My family used broad egg noodles instead of the spaghetti.

Egg noodles! Wow, I haven't had those since I was a kid. I can't remember
what my mom used them with all the time. Tuna casserole? That was probably
it. That's another thing I haven't had since I was a kid. I don't miss it.
:~)

I love broad egg noodles with a sour cream gravy.... pork, chicken -
whatever.