recipe exchange

by BlackSwan of Memphis 8 Replies latest jw friends

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Hey there all.

  A friend of mine that I met through Juniper's preschool (another mom) has included me in on an email recipe exchange.

  I thought that I would extend the invitation to you all. I have a few that I had invited but cannot do it.

  So far I myself have gotten a few great recipes.

  Basically the way it works is this.

  I send you the invite. On the invite are two names at the top. Mine plus another person.

  You send the other person an email with a recipe and then after removing the other person's name, move my name to the top of that list and add yours.

  Then you send out that invite to 10 other people.

  If anyone is interested in doing this send me a pm.
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  crazyblondeb

  I'm already confused!!
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  juni

  Hey Crazy!!! How are you?

  I'm sort of confused also.

  I love your daughter's name BlackSwan!

  Hugs,

  Juniper
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  crazyblondeb

  Juni-
  check you PM's!!

  Sorry to hijack the thread for a moment....back to recipes now....
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  juni

  just got it and sent you one back

  loves ya!!
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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Lol crzy! Okkkk what part makes you confused?

  Juniper: Lol, Thank you. That just brought a big smile to my face!
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  LittleToe

  This is great timing - I almost started a thread of my own. I'm afraid it sounds a little confusing for my befruddled wee brain, but I'm happy to share the recipe for what I've just eaten right now, and its delicious! It takes maybe 20 mins from scratch, and two pans.

  Tuna Pasta for One (Bachelor[ette] meal)

  • Boil some water in one pan; and heat some olive oil with half a teaspoon of crushed hot red peppers and ground black pepper in another (I use a wok instead of a second pan).
  • Start preparing the vegetables, in this case dice half a sweet long red pepper, and slice a couple of mushrooms and a couple of spring onions.
  • When the oil is hot: throw the pasta into the water (tonight I fancied spaghetti) and; throw a small can (185g) of well drained tuna into the wok (I prefer it canned in Sunflower oil, as it takes away most of the fishy smell, and I really squeeze it out).
  • Carry on preparing the vegetables, while occasionally stirring the tuna, then throw them in too (you may need some more olive oil at this point).
  • Grab a plate and garnish it with spinach and watercress. If there's time while waiting for the pasta then maybe use it to grate some cheese, if it isn't pre-grated and you like it.
  • Keep attending to the tuna and vegetables, so they don't burn, then when the pasta is al dente drain it in a sieve and throw that into the wok as well and stir well.
  • Empty the pasta pan and pour in 1/4 pint of milk, a knob of butter, a tablespoon of tomatoe concentrate (some prefer fresh chopped tomatoes, but I didn't have any in) and herbs to taste (I prefer oregeno, Marjoram and just a little basil because it can be overpowering, and, when it has all melted down and mixed, a little cornflour to thicken (got to keep stirring that, though).
  • When it is all warmed through throw that into the wok and mix well again.
  • Pour some grated cheese over it and fold that in just enough to melt, before sliding it onto the plate with the greenery.

  As with most dishes, you experiment with the exact quantities depending on your taste. This is a recipe I made up myself, and it certainly hits my spot

  Edited to change title to Pasta, not Paste
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  Xena

  Why do you call it tuna paste? It's not pasty. It's quite good. Two thumbs up.
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  LittleToe

  X:This is a variation on a theme. What I made for you was Stirfried tuna and vegetables with egg to bind it; and noodles.