1 med yellow onion 1/2 red onion 1 red bell pepper a heaping handful of baby carrots all processed in my mini food processor to mush basically :hide: and poured into my cast iron dutch oven with about a TBSP of olive oil and cooked off some then i added a 1 pound slice of ham trimmed well and chopped bite sized and a 1 pound bag of lentils added a small (12 oz??) can of mild rotel tomato/pepper mix and a can of chicken broth, about 1 tsp cumin, a good heavy sprinkle of paprika, dried basil, g...

SoCalDem posted this (Link) thread with a link to a great cooking site here's the direct link to the cookbook (Link)

or something like that....... anyway, for those who don't know me in 2006 we bought a 15 year old mobile home, with a ghastly master bath including the dreaded carpet sided octagon 'garden tub' and the ever popular vinyl wallpaper (Image) so we hired some (I know now) idiots to remodel and install a stem wall and walk in shower, looked ok to start, but never drained correctly and with a mobile home in 70MPH winds you tend to get a bit of movement and tile grout pops out like crazy. (Image) ...

Watermelon, Cantaloupe and Red Pepper Salsa 1 pound watermelon 1 pound cantaloupe 1/2 red bell pepper 1/2 small sweet onion 1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Remove rinds and seeds from melons and cut fruit into 1/4-inch cubes. Cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch pieces. Finely chop onion and cilantro and wearing rubber gloves, finely chop jalapeno with seeds. In a bowl, toss together all in...

ala Ms. Hollandaise :rofl: here's the basic recipe: 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (I used 4 med/lg bakers) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped onion ( I mixed 1/2 a medium yellow and about 4 green onions) 1 cup chopped cooked ham (I did more LOL) 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to which I added a small jar of pimentos a bunch of Mrs. Dash, some celery seed, some...

i have a fairly foolproof recipe I use called "7 minute Salmon" one 4-6 OZ salmon filet (run your fingers over the filet and remove any pin bones you find) salt and pepper 1/4 cup light Italian bottled salad dressing 1 tsp butter (preferably unsalted, but if not, just don't use much additional salt) Place the filet(s) in a ceramic microwave safe dish with lid, season with salt and pepper and pour the dressing over (if using 2 filets, increase the amount of dressing) and let the fish sit, flesh...

and they are so darned good I may have to buy a can of Parmesan just to make those things :bounce: edit to add "real" recipe Hasty Hots 4 green onions, very thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 6 to 8 tablespoons mayonnaise 24 slices cocktail-size rye bread OR baguette slices In a small bowl, stir together onions, cheese and 6 tablespoons of the mayonnaise until well blended. If needed, add more mayonnaise to give mixture a firm spreading consistency. Place bread in single lay...

we have been updating the great room the last few weeks, here's the pics remember before? (Image) after --- this is with and with out flash, the real color is somewhere in between (Image) (Image) you may note the fabric swatches on the big burgundy chair, it's getting new fabric too before (Image) after (Image) close up of the sconce (Image) and a close up of the rug detail (I love it esp at $299 delivered!!) (Image) I still am waiting on the new drapes but we're close!! :bounce...

(Link) INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 1 cup shortening 1 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 eggs 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup butter, softened DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, combine shortening and milk. Heat until shortening is melted; set aside to cool. Dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the warm water. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 1/2 c...

Standing cold and scared on top of blue hill, There came one moment, when I lost my will. I prayed for mercy, please lord take me away. Oh give me sunshine where I only see grey. My past had a hold on me, it can't be denied, And the changes don't come easily. * I've been lonely, I've been cheated, I've been misunderstood I've been washed up, I've been put down, And told I'm no good But with you I belong, Cause you help me be strong, There's a change in my life, Since you came along. Now I don'...

this one is 24x48 (Image) and this is the big one 36 x60 (Image)

MK was a beautiful black semi long haired cat I got as a kitten when Mr. K and I were first married. MK was VERY sweet but not very bright. Not very bright at all. In fact we swore she only had 3 brain cells (nick named Huey, Dewy and Louie) and every once in a while the 3 would align perfectly, MK would raise her head with a look like she'd just discovered the cure for cancer or some other weighty wisdom, the moment would pass and the blank stare would return. All this sets the stage for the ...

somewhere between 4 and 7 years (depending if you were doing lots of drugs or not) your body releases the last of the booze out of your spinal fluid and brain fluid it actually acts on your allergy like you'd already HAD a drink. the allergy is triggered and you drink. did it seem like suddenly your life had gone to shit (even though nothing was changed) that you should "be better after all this time sober" and the restless irritable and discontent had popped up with a vengence? that's the s...

did" threads Shrimp Fettuccine ala AZDD6 1.5 pounds raw frozen shrimp, defrosted, peeled and deveined 1 package fresh fettuccine 1.5 small lemons (or one large one) rolled for juicing 1 cup of chopped onion Chunk of Romano cheese 1" x 3" finely grated 2-3 TBSP fresh basil, chopped fine (three or four large stems) 2-3 TBSP dried parsley (about a palm full but scant) 2 TBSP butter 2 TBSP EVOO 1-2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar Salt and lots of Fresh ground Pepper Heat skillet with oil and butter on m...

I have to write down what I did RIGHT NOW before I forget and stick it in my journal but you foodies can ignore it, it's a "What's for dinner, I'm exhausted and what do I need to use up" week night recipe OK now let this sink like a stone and :hi: everybody Hamburger Strogonoff 1 lb burger 1 pound mushrooms fresh basil, about 1/4 cup chopped pepper 1/2 envelope of French Onion Soup mix 1 tsp beef au jus stuff 1/2 cup sour cream served over mashed potatoes

I'm not even an Obama supporter, but I had to reply to this one. A poster from In. on our local NM fish wrap's comment section Obama -- What's not reported in the news? What about Obama’s associations with 1960s radicals Bernardine Dohrn and William Ayers ((Link))? What about his support for gun control (member of board for Joyce Foundation that supports gun control and a 1996 questionnaire that he completed supporting gun control ((Link)) Did the writings of Obama’s fathers in “Problems Faci...

Blessing or Bane? Near China's northern borders lived a man well versed in the practices of Taoism. His horse, for no reason at all, got into the territory of the northern tribes. Everyone commiserated with him. "Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a blessing," said his father. After a few months, his animal came back, leading a fine horse from the north. Everyone congratulated him. "Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a cause of misfortune," said his father. Since he was well-off a...

PICKLED BEETS AND ONIONS 4 lb. (3 qt.) sm. beets 3 med. onions, sliced 3 c. cider vinegar (5 to 6% acidity) 2 c. water 1 c. sugar 1 c. packed light brown sugar 2 sticks cinnamon (no powder) 2 tbsp. whole mixed pickling spice 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp. salt Prepare quart jars. Cut off all but 2 inches of beet tops. Wash beets and leave whole with roots attached. Cook beets in enough boiling water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Quickly plunge beets into cold water; slip off skins and ...

In the Spring of 2004, I was desperate. Bush was a looming menace on my mind and I knew he had to go! I was a Kerry girl all the way. I had written the Senator in 2002 and begged him to run, and my wish was coming true, he was running :woohoo: I was working with ACT and the budding MoveOn.org to GOTV in Phoenix and was hearing the right wing talking points against all our candidates. One evening, I googled “John Kerry” for some ammo to knock down the arguments I was hearing. One of links was a ...

great hearty non fussy food sounds wonderful!! I got this morning and made this for our weekend snacking pleasure, so I'm thinking soup for dinner AMAZING PECAN COFFEE CAKE INGREDIENTS * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 tablespoon baking powder * 1 cup butter, softened * 1 cup sour cream * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 2 eggs * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract * * 1/2 cup brown sugar * 1 cup chopped pecans * 1 teaspoon ground cinnam...

Hubby loves "chocolate chip cookies' without the chocolate chips :rofl: my last try came out flat flat flat, tasty, but flat so I wanted to try tweaking it and these came out great Ingredients: * 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened * 1/2 cup shortening * 3/4 cup granulated sugar * 3/4 cup packed brown sugar * 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2 large eggs * 1 box instant vanilla pu...

and fresh NYT bread and salad is also on the menu My kitchen is a disaster area, and hubby says he thinks this is the first time I've made lasagna from scratch in the 14 years we've been married my somewhat unorthodox recipe for tonight's din-din 1 LB ground beef 1/2 LB sausage package of no boil lasagna noodles 2 jars of Barrillo sauce 12oz can of stewed tomatoes red bell pepper 2 med onions garlic EVOO Italian Seasoning Salt & Pepper 1/2 LB of baby portabella mushrooms 15 oz ricotta 16 oz c...

I also donated to Edwards :don_flame_suit: :hi: edit to add, I guess that makes me the only "real" Hillary supporter on DU eh? :hide:

1 C sugar 1/2 C Crisco 3/4 C Jam (with seeds) 1 1/2 C Flour 2 eggs 1/2 C buttermilk 1 tsp each of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice and Cloves 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 3/4 C (1/2 pound) Chopped Nuts 1 1/2 C (1/2 pound) Raisins Pre heat oven to 350 and grease and flour a Bundt Pan Mix the first three ingredients until well blended, add everything else except last two, blend well, fold in nuts and raisins Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 200 and bake another 90 minutes until done. Allow to coo...

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1. Theoretical Ideal Candidate (100%) 2. Alan Augustson (campaign suspended) (86%) Information link 3. Dennis Kucinich (86%) Information link 4. Barack Obama (78%) Information link 5. Hillary Clinton (75%) Information link 6. Joseph Biden (75%) Information link 7. Wesley Clark (not announced) (73%) Information link 8. Al Gore (not announced) (70%) Information link 9. Mike Gravel (69%) Information link 10. John Edwards (67%) Information link 11. ...

if you can belief that we believe and take some actions we suggest, the results of those actions will lead you to faith. here's a parable I like to explain it (stolen from Joe & Charlie's Big Book study) It was explained to me the difference between belief and faith. Belief is something some one tells you causing you to take an action, faith is what comes as a result of the action you took. for example: you move to a new town and your car needs work. you ask your neighbor if they know a good ...

I took my 'bean pot' aka cassoulet and poured a couple teaspoons of EVOO in the bottom, topped that with a couple tsp. of Herbs de Provence, salt and pepper and dried diced onion and turned the burner on med. Pre heated oven to 350 while the oil was heating I diced (largish) two potatoes, a tomato and half a dozen baby bella mushrooms i tossed in two chicken breasts when the spices started to sizzle and seared the breasts, added about 1/4 cup of lemon juice and tossed the veggies on top and to...

she called it "Taco Soup" and it's easy, fast and yummy! here's the recipe she gave me: 2 lbs ground beef 1 onion 3 cans stewed tomatos (chopped corsely) 2 cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed) 2 cans hominy (drained and rinsed) 1 7oz can of green chilis (hot or mild) 1 pkg Taco Seasoning 1 pkg Ranch Dressing Mix 2 1/2 cups of water brown beef and onion and drain fat, combine with other ingrediants and simmer for 30 minutes. serve with flour tortillas while it's not "haute cuisine" it's a fas...

so I get one more last hurrah at Costco (to the tune of $165) I'll go sometime in January and I'm starting my list already. Keep in mind it's a 3 hour drive one way so frozen stuff will be a minimum. Help me make a list of spendy pantry items... the good news is I have an SUV I can load to the rafters :evilgrin: 2 cases of Chicken Broth those really really good instant potato flakes case stewed tomatoes olive oil vinegar (several types esp Balsamic) Better than Bouillon yeast Mrs Dash Kosher...