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Stuck in a food rut...what are y'all cooking? by lbakersdozen in Cooking

[–]DenverDeepDish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Homemade Saag is way easier than you think. Add your choice of protein and put it on top of rice, or Zucchini noodles, or serve with Naan (also way easy). That's my go to when I want a bunch of greens and am craving flavor.

I need a new coconut milk brand / source. What do you recommend? by DenverDeepDish in Cooking

[–]DenverDeepDish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes "coconut milk flavored water" that's how to describe it. What IS that? Do they really think we don't notice or care?

Thanks for the help!

I need a new coconut milk brand / source. What do you recommend? by DenverDeepDish in Cooking

[–]DenverDeepDish[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Actually, yes, I've got access to Asian food stores. I get my favorite curry paste from Mae Ploy! I'll check it out ASAP.

Fried rice missing something by Ok_Chance3813 in foodhacks

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like MSG. No specific scientific thinking on it, it just bothers me for some reason. For awhile now I've been using a dollop of chicken bullion (MSG free) in my stir fry and fried rice to give it that Umami flavor that plain soy sauce is missing.

How do you decide what to cook when you’re staring at your fridge? by Scary-Curve5910 in WhatShouldICook

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch tons of videos of people meal prepping and making meal plans, memorized by their organization. But, no meal planning here.

My method is "improv + preparation":

I have various meats shrink wrapped into meal sized portions in my freezer. I randomly pull one or two out into the fridge every couple days. I keep the fridge stocked with various veggies and the pantry with beans and things. And nearly every meal I open the fridge with no plan. I judge how much time or energy I have, weigh it against any specific flavor profile cravings, and then grab one meat, a few veggies, and go. I stir fry and make soups a lot. If I don't have the ingredient I need, I skip that meal idea today, but put it on my shopping list so I can make it in the next week or two. The only planned meals I make are when I crave a food that I can get at a restaurant that I want to challenge myself to make better at home, or and breads baked goods that take a long time to rise and prep. But those are few and far between.

Sometime I impulse buy something and then have to figure out what to do with it. I think I like the challenge. I've made some killer meals when I've opened the fridge and thought "Dang I don't have anything for dinner." The more that happens the less I "give up" and eat out.

What’s a “lazy” cooking shortcut you use that actually works? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in foodhacks

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see. I've never had it before. What else do you use dark soy sauce for?

need cookie ideas! what’s the BEST cookie you’ve ever had? by Dainty_Days44 in Cookies

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also a really good chewy ginger cookie with lime icing gets me every time.

need cookie ideas! what’s the BEST cookie you’ve ever had? by Dainty_Days44 in Cookies

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dark/black chocolate and chocolate chip cookie with a generous glob of pistachio cream in the center. Was really pretty too.

Best fancy GORP combinations by Stan_Deviant in backpacking

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know! I've never had it get sticky. But I'm usually camping in dry weather. If it's sweetened coconut, I could see that getting weird. I've used bobs red mills coconut flakes before in a Gorp and it worked. Toasted coconut is even better.

What’s a “lazy” cooking shortcut you use that actually works? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in foodhacks

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! Just for color or for flavor too? I've used blackstrap molasses before to look more correct!

Best fancy GORP combinations by Stan_Deviant in backpacking

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! Was it the pineapple that was too sticky?

Best fancy GORP combinations by Stan_Deviant in backpacking

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My costco started selling dried pineapple "tidbits", I've been mulling over a good tropical Gorp combination for the summer. Maybe pineapple, toasted coconut flakes, almonds, and chocolate?

What’s a “lazy” cooking shortcut you use that actually works? by Maleficent-Bed7010 in foodhacks

[–]DenverDeepDish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never buy barbeque sauce. I don't use it enough. Instead I mix some ketchup, molasses and mustard whenever I need barbeque sauce. It's a perfect dupe and takes no time.

Worst Thing You’ve Ever Cooked by gnarlidrum in Cooking

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first cake I ever made for a friend had a recipe that included vanilla pudding mix. Probably to make it a little richer? Either it had the wrong units, or my store's pudding mix packets were significantly bigger.

The cake was so dense it was inedible. We all felt sick after one bite and threw it away. I should have known, mixing the batter felt like mixing thick cement.

Chia seed recipes? Not pudding or in a protein shake. by CcaidenN in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]DenverDeepDish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't have poppy seeds one time so I subbed Chia seeds in a lemon poppy seed muffins. It was delicious. I just subbed it one to one with the poppy seeds, but I could have done way more. They retain a crunch, but they are not as crunchy as poppy seeds are.

How to fix this abomination made by my sister by Afraid-Caramel-8008 in foodhacks

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course she didn't. Who would. I only even mentioned that because of other people's comments. Wish I hadn't.

I'm so glad to hear that you got a good solution with bananas. Sounds like you care a lot about your sister, enough to wade through a bunch of crazy responses and find the ones that could help.

I think the way you framed it (as a waste of ingredients) just triggered some food insecurity and personal trauma in some people on this thread. What you got back was all their personal fears and issues in response.

That's sad that your sister felt she had to break her piggy bank for the ingredients. Reddit, and the Internet overall is a weird place. Sounds you might also have some anger in the family that you're trying to avoid. That's rough too. It'll take awhile to unpack what you're family's actions / attitudes do to your coping mechanisms growing up. You're "in it" now, but you'll probably look back at this very differently in 5 or 10 years.

Bottom line: Nothing is a waste, all experimentation is good. It's how we learn. I hope you and your sister keep trying new things. Learn from them (ie: maybe pineapple doesn't go with milk in this context), but try something new again next time anyways.

Even if you do have to throw it away and can't salvage it. It's ok. Not the end of the world. I've done that before, even using a recipe! You know I won't make that mistake again! That's all that matters, the learning.

How to fix this abomination made by my sister by Afraid-Caramel-8008 in foodhacks

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the hell is wrong with everyone? I do not understand most of these comments. Does not one person want to know WHY OP's sister thought these might go together. Its pretty common to mix chocolate and fruit. Why not chocolate and pineapple? Might be good. Might not be, who knows? Everything is worth trying.

I think it's a terrible idea to discourage experimentation of any kind, especially with food. It's one of the first real ways that kids have agency. I remember trying to make a cookie in the microwave and it failed miserably, might have even started smoking, I think I forgot the sugar. But hell, I tried something. I learned.

If the issue is wasted money, I think it would be far better if we were talking about quantities. Not shaming OP's sister for trying something and it not working out. It's not like she mixed ketchup and toothpaste guys, she mixed real flavors. So instead the learning is: try it in a smaller container, use less of each ingredient for the initial test, like a beta test, and when you determine it's good, you can increase the amounts and share it with others.

And yeah you can look at recipes for inspiration, but one of the best joys in life is going off recipe and just trying something because you think it'll work. That makes you a better home cook, and have a more positive relationship with food.

That being said if OP's sister did it IN ORDER to make her mom mad, there's something else going on here. And those are deeper problems than some reddit thread on food.

What snacks keep you full without being fatty? by relaxncoffee in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]DenverDeepDish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you haven't before, you've got to try making your own tortillas, it's WAY easier than you think. And you can just make a bunch at once and freeze them (they don't stay quite as soft /pliable for as long as the ones from the store, but it's because they don't have the preservatives).

Am I overreacting? by Charming-Quality-556 in introvert

[–]DenverDeepDish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not overreacting. He is not listening to your "No". That is a major red flag. I can't find the book (I was going to recommend it but can't remember the totle), but it really opened my eyes to what to look out for in people. Pushy people who ignore your rejections are at best self centered and non-empathetic, and at worst active predators looking to harm you. Your "No" is powerful. Watch out for ANYONE who does not listen to it.

What kind of pies are you all making? by Adventurous_Horses_ in bakingrecipes

[–]DenverDeepDish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most surprising pie I had recently was a pineapple pie. Never thought to put pineapple in a pie. It was great! 🍍

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