tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post7261038773059382644..comments2023-05-08T09:59:56.004-04:00Comments on Pleasing My Palate: Friday Night QuickieMichael Hankohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-79166860626490365212011-02-01T18:29:59.212-05:002011-02-01T18:29:59.212-05:00Gnocchi for brekkie? OF COURSE you can!
There I ...Gnocchi for brekkie? OF COURSE you can! <br /><br />There I go. Drooling again. Nice.Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-67535073526919008972011-02-01T09:09:18.854-05:002011-02-01T09:09:18.854-05:00Sheesh - what is with my typos in comments lately?...Sheesh - what is with my typos in comments lately? Please sub "where Mom" for "were Mom." And earlier, gnocchi for gnocci. I really do know how to speall. See. ;-)Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-76671876215862863252011-02-01T09:08:06.800-05:002011-02-01T09:08:06.800-05:00Joy of Cooking - hmmm ... that might be were Mom g...Joy of Cooking - hmmm ... that might be were Mom got it from. I'll have to ask her. I knew it wasn't authentic curry, but it is definitely yummy. We have an Indian restaurant in our podunk town. None of us had any idea what we were ordering. My younger son ended up with something that needed the Fire Department to put out the heat, but he ate every bite. We all enjoyed the meal, but still are not any wiser as to what it was. ;-)Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-84685577670846918582011-02-01T07:48:11.835-05:002011-02-01T07:48:11.835-05:00@Darci: In suggesting pan-frying the gnocchi, I th...@Darci: In suggesting pan-frying the gnocchi, I think you have given me the means to reach the highest level of culinary satisfaction of my life. Just thinking about the contrasting textures has me drooling. I wonder if I could have pan-fried gnocchi for breakfast. . . ?Michael Hankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-39760345862906210532011-02-01T07:44:06.647-05:002011-02-01T07:44:06.647-05:00@Josette: THESE male dancers call themselves &quo...@Josette: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBYFREnH32g" rel="nofollow">THESE male dancers </a>call themselves "ballerinas," I imagine, but most others use "ballet dancer."<br /><br />This is probably a good place to remind people that men who massage for a living are called "massage therapists" or "masseurs," NEVER "masseuses." Just a pet peeve of mine. Thank you for letting me get that off my chest.Michael Hankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-65503616841429046342011-02-01T07:38:56.805-05:002011-02-01T07:38:56.805-05:00@Debbie: There is a classic recipe in Joy of Cooki...@Debbie: There is a classic recipe in Joy of Cooking called "Chicken Country Captain" which sounds similar to your dish but with rice instead of potatoes. It's not traditional Indian cookery, but it IS traditional British-in-India cookery. Curry powder — not called for in any Indian recipe — was devised by the British (or maybe by their Indian cooks, I am too lazy to google) to allow them to simulate the food they'd enjoyed during their rather imperialistic sojourns on the Subcontinent. I happen to love the taste, or rather the many different tastes, of curry powders, so I may have to try your "Chicken Florida Sewist" soon.Michael Hankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-37558755849386558142011-02-01T02:09:33.679-05:002011-02-01T02:09:33.679-05:00My mother use to sing opera many years ago. I am ...My mother use to sing opera many years ago. I am always fascinated with people who can obviously hear what I don't when comparing voices. My friend would drool over a ballerina. Forgot his name, but he is most definitely Russian. Are male dancers even called ballerinas? <br /><br />I don't think I have ever had gnocchi. Wonderful recipes from everyone. I might make an attempt.JosetteKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914250955369503213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-37047505997189197242011-01-31T20:31:27.925-05:002011-01-31T20:31:27.925-05:00I will have to have another look at our local groc...I will have to have another look at our local grocery, or perhaps one of the 'Marts(Walmart/Kmart). Gnocchi sounds intriguing. I definitely want to try it!pikojikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315470247956655024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-36132685701454926192011-01-31T18:49:38.491-05:002011-01-31T18:49:38.491-05:00Michael, I've made gnocchi before, and althoug...Michael, I've made gnocchi before, and although it's *good*, it's SO much easier to buy it fresh or in aformentioned vaccuum-packed bags. <br /><br />You might also try pan-frying your gnocchi in butter and garlic before topping it. That way it's crunchy on the outside, delightfully squishy on the inside.<br /><br />Now I'm drooling. Thanks. ;)Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-21003638852194559402011-01-31T16:32:23.281-05:002011-01-31T16:32:23.281-05:00A quick recap. I looked online for recipes and sin...A quick recap. I looked online for recipes and since I didn't have quite everything for any of them, I just winged it. My usual method of cooking. ;-)<br /><br />Curry powder & water mixed to make paste (5 tbl ea). Sautée 3 cloves garlic, 1 med minced onion & ginger (I used powdered) in EVOO until browned. Add curry paste and mix well. Then add 1 cup each of coconut milk, reg milk, yogurt*, water. Mix well. Stir in cubed chicken (4 boneless br) and 3-4 med cubed potatoes. Bring to boil, then simmer 20-25 minutes. I added some raisins and peas near the end. Right before serving, I stirred in some mandarin oranges. Served over brown rice with mom's toppings of cashew pieces & coconut shreds. <br /><br />*I didn't have plain on hand so I subbed non-fat vanilla. I couldn't taste anything wrong with that.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-62888293607033834052011-01-31T15:59:46.672-05:002011-01-31T15:59:46.672-05:00Hi, DHousediva,
And you would know from Russian h...Hi, DHousediva,<br /><br />And you would know from Russian hunks AND delicious pasta dishes! <br /><br />At Xmastime, my sister gave me the hugest bunch of dill ever, which was left over from a dish she contributed to our holiday dinner. I used part of it then and chopped up the rest and stuck it in the freezer till this eggplant thing.<br /><br />@Debbie: I would like to know more about your "curry" dish. The toppings sound yummy. . .your mother was quite adventurous in her cooking while you were growing up, apparently.Michael Hankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-75333695704116750972011-01-31T15:16:19.627-05:002011-01-31T15:16:19.627-05:00Maestro-Both Dimitri and the Eggplant gnocchi look...Maestro-Both Dimitri and the Eggplant gnocchi look phenomenal! Thanks for the inspiration! I also didn't know one could freeze dill so successfully-A wonderful way to get the most out of expensive herb purchases (at least in the winter)<br />Miss you!<br />xodesperate housedivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165165982035343958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-33524935594008827342011-01-31T11:21:40.555-05:002011-01-31T11:21:40.555-05:00Gnocci is easy, but I can buy it fresh in the groc...Gnocci is easy, but I can buy it fresh in the grocery fridge here so that's what I do too. My Italian grandmother never made it when company was over, though, as she called it "peasant food." My grandmother was very snobby. lol<br /><br />I made "curry" last week. In quotes, because it's probably not authentic, but it was good nonetheless. My mom used to make a variation when I was a kid. She'd have little bowls of cashews, coconut, chutney (and maybe something else) to sprinkle on top. I had been craving it ever since jars of organic curry arrived here a few months ago (work related). I made a lot, so there were leftovers for 2 lunches for me. And I still want more.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-51918894970717273482011-01-31T11:18:16.981-05:002011-01-31T11:18:16.981-05:00Cooks.com says that it's this easy:
POTATO GNO...Cooks.com says that it's this easy:<br />POTATO GNOCCHI <br />3 c. cold mashed potatoes<br />1 egg<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />3 c. flour<br />Combine all ingredients and mix well with flour to make a manageable dough. May need more or less flour depending upon potatoes. Knead well and roll into lengths. Cut pieces 2/3 inch lengths. With floured fingers, press a hollow into each roll. Drop into rapidly boiling water. Boil about 10 minutes. Drain and serve with tomato or meat sauce.<br />These may be frozen until ready to use. To do so, spread on a cookie sheet and freeze. Place frozen Gnocchi in a plastic bag. When ready to use drop in boiling, salted water. Do not thaw. Serves 6.<br /><br />Never tried it myself though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-17658665239123716772011-01-31T10:33:38.596-05:002011-01-31T10:33:38.596-05:00What is this "spare time" of which you w...What is this "spare time" of which you write?Michael Hankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-78124391076485561382011-01-31T08:47:54.335-05:002011-01-31T08:47:54.335-05:00I love gnocchi - Michael, did you know it is super...I love gnocchi - Michael, did you know it is super easy to make? It just takes a little time, but it is so good you will swoon. Sometime when you have some spare time, try making potato gnocchi. I always make a big batch, thinking that I'll freeze some for "later", but it always gets eaten up.Little Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-20875076862114104852011-01-31T08:08:37.206-05:002011-01-31T08:08:37.206-05:00Sometimes you can find gnocchi on the shelf with o...Sometimes you can find gnocchi on the shelf with other pasta in a vacuum-sealed bag or in the frozen department. I've never made my own, although maybe now that I'm blogging, I'll have to give it a go! <br /><br />Gnocchi and Spätzle are not all that similar, but they push the same delight button in my brain and fulfill a similar role in their respective cuisines. (I am lucky enough to have lived for a couple of years in Stuttgart, Germany, the heart of Spätzle country.)Michael Hankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-44345152761379581812011-01-31T07:58:54.206-05:002011-01-31T07:58:54.206-05:00I'm intrigued by your description of gnocchi. ...I'm intrigued by your description of gnocchi. I have heard of it, but never tasted(or even seen) it. It's not something I've seen in the refrigerated section of our local grocery. Is it easy to make from scratch? Is it similar to spatzle? I'm so jealous of your opera experience! Dmitri is definitely yummy!pikojikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315470247956655024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-42855497839636736462011-01-31T07:08:16.684-05:002011-01-31T07:08:16.684-05:00I'd never put eggplant and dill together befor...I'd never put eggplant and dill together before, either, but the combo was really good!Michael Hankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578621509967600184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516910192396621134.post-80050059923185708432011-01-31T07:05:59.461-05:002011-01-31T07:05:59.461-05:00Eggplant and dill, I never would have thought. But...Eggplant and dill, I never would have thought. But you made me hungry. Actually I'm starving now. Argh, what's in my fridge?Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.com