Lunar New Year recipe ideas?
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Happy New Year! How was your New Year's Eve?
Comments (25)Ours was utterly quiet, although not unpleasant :). Both kids were off doing their own NYE celebration so the house was nice and calm. We ate dinner, chatted, then he went to sleep early and I read for awhile. Boring? Maybe but also a moment to cherish being secure in our lives and with so much for which to be grateful. Actually, our New Year's reminds me of the lyrics to one of my favorite Carly Simon songs, Misfit: There are plenty of late nights If you want to stay up for them You'll just want to find yourself a friend And tie a couple on in a night spot Draw pictures of your soul, win the jackpot Pour tears in your beer It's hip to be miserable when you're young and intellectual In a bit you'll admit you're a misfit Come on home with me We'll turn on the TV About 10 o'clock we'll turn off the light Not every man was born to stay up late at night There are plenty of boats to catch If you notice all the sails in the wind But you better look hard my friend In case you catch a ride on the wrong one In the distance is the one you belong on Oh the water is wide It's hip to be miserable when you're young and intellectual In a bit you'll admit you're a misfit Come on home with me We'll sit under a tree And if you get the itch I'll supply the scratch Not every man was born with a boat to catch It's hip to be miserable when you are young and intellectual In a bit you'll admit you're a misfit A misfit...See MoreIdeas needed - Quiet New Years with just a few of us
Comments (11)This what I'm making for dinner tonight. I serve it over rice..(that's what hubby prefers) I make it all then when it's time for shrimp addition..I pull out a few servings and finish that without shrimp for me...I've made it for guests and they oooh'd and aaah'd..it's got a few steps but once you are prepped it's so easy. I've used kielbasa or hot links..and tonight it's a garlic sausage. Steph is no longer hosting her site...but here's the recipe thanks to the Way Back Machine.. JAMBALAYA FETTUCINE . This is a great Cajun delight, and a nice change from traditional jambalaya with rice. . 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. onion powder 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3/4 pound) 1/2 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 box (12 ounces) spinach and plain fettucine blend 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into small chunks 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 small bell pepper, sliced 1 small white onion, sliced in small pieces 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 2 tbsp. white wine . 1. Make a Cajun seasoning blend by combining the salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl. 2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Use about one-third seasoning blend to coat the chicken pieces. In another bowl, sprinkle another one-third of the spice blend over the shrimp. 3. Start the pasta cooking according to package directions. 4. While the fettucine cooks, heat 1 tbsp. of the olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, saute' the chicken in the pan for about 2 minutes or until chicken starts to turn brown. 5. Add the shrimp to the pan with the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the chicken and shrimp have been seared, pour the contents of the pan onto a plate or into a bowl (separate the chicken and shrimp as they will be added back to the pan at different stages). 6. Put the pan back over the high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp. of oil to the pan. Add the kielbasa, tomato, pepper, and onion. Sprinkle on the remaining spice blend and saute' for about 5 minutes or until veggies begin to soften and turn dark brown. 7. Add the chicken back to the skillet and pour 3/4 cup of the chicken broth in the pan. Cook over high heat until the broth has been reduced to just about nothing. Add the remaining 3/4 cup of broth and shrimp to the pan, stirring constantly and scraping the blackened bits on the bottom of the pan. Reduce the broth a bit more, then turn the heat down to low. 8. Stir the wine into the pan and simmer over low heat for 2 more minutes. Drain fettucine and spoon onto plates. Top with jambalaya. Yield: 4 servings. . *Modified to our taste from Cajun Jambalaya Pasta in Todd Wilbur's Top Secret Restaurant Recipes book. . Steph's Country Kitchen Goodness www.stephskitchen.com...See MoreNew year goals & health journal & weight loss foods & tips &recipes
Comments (4)Rhizo: I'm glad that you brought that up. Thanks. I re-post the info. on grapefruit interaction below. Grainlady: I'm so lucky to have your valuable info. THANK YOU. I agree that homemade probiotics (Kefir, sauerkraut) is best. Long-shelf storage at the store DECREASE the number of viable bacteria. Some yogurt have artificial sugar added (aspartame, sucralose, sorbitol) ... these sugar-substitute are known to INCREASE the bad bacteria, and ZAP out the good bacteria. Men's Health has an excellent article on how certain medications mixed with certain food/drink can have a deadly effect & toxic: http://www.menshealth.com/health/ 1. Limes and cough medicine. You may have heard not to drink grapefruit juice with some prescriptions, including cholesterol-lowering statins. But limes, pomelos, and Seville oranges—although not the more-common navel and Valencia varieties—also may block an enzyme that breaks down statins and other drugs, including the cough suppressant dextromethorphan ... this includes hallucinations and sleepiness; in statins, you may sustain severe muscle damage. 2. Dairy products and antibiotics. Some antibiotics, including Cipro, bind to calcium, iron, and other minerals in milk-based foods. “This prevents the absorption of the antibiotics, ultimately decreasing their ability to fight infections,” Gullickson says. When you get a new prescription for acne or an infection, ask if the drug falls into a class known as tetracyclines or flouroquinolones. If so, avoid milk, yogurt, and cheese 2 hours before and after taking the pills. 3. Smoked meats and antidepressants. Check the label on your happy pills. If they belong to a class called monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs—brand names Marplan, Nardil, Emsam, or Parnate—combining them with foods rich in the amino acid tyramine can cause life-threatening spikes in blood pressure, says Gullickson. Unfortunately, the list of no-nos includes not only summer sausage and smoked salmon, but also red wine, sauerkraut, hot dogs, aged cheeses, soy sauce, and draft or home-brewed beer. 4. Chocolate and Ritalin. Besides caffeine, chocolate also contains a stimulant called theobromine, says Tom Wheeler, Pharm.D. (It’s the reason chocolate harms dogs—canine bodies can’t break it down.) Combining all these stimulants in humans can potentially lead to erratic behavior and seizures. 5. Apple juice and allergy meds. Nix the nectar from apples, oranges, and grapefruits if you take Allegra (fexofenadine) for hay fever—at least within 4 hours of swallowing the pill, Gullickson advises. The resulting lack of absorption makes Allegra up to 70 percent less effective; lay off these juices while taking the antibiotics Cipro or Levaquin, the thyroid medication Synthroid, or the allergy and asthma treatment Singulair, Gullickson says. 6. Cinnamon and warfarin. People taking the blood-thinning medication warfarin—prescribed to prevent or treat clots—have long been warned to keep their intake of vitamin K steady, says Wolfe. This means you shouldn’t change your weekly intake of foods like leafy greens or broccoli; because vitamin K plays a key role in clotting, doing so could affect the thickness of your blood. But there’s another risk. Cassia cinnamon, the kind on most American grocery-store shelves, contains high levels of a compound called coumarin that can thin blood and potentially cause liver damage, says Eric Newman, M.D 7. Alcohol and acetaminophen. Resist the urge to wash down your Tylenol with a cold one—your body uses the same enzyme to break down the two substances. http://www.menshealth.com/health/...See More2019 New Year’s SEED Swap
Comments (381)Got mine today! Thanks so much, Tammy, for doing all this and making it so fun...and even for a personalized note! Thanks for all the goodies (especially the Park Seed prize!). Thanks to everyone who participated in the seed swap and a special thanks to Oladon and Midwest Farm Wife for the special packets! Can't wait to start planting soon. ^_^...See MoreOlychick
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoPillog thank you so much for that website! I'd looked online for a long time and didn't find one that complete. It's interesting that so many things symbolize wealth and prosperity, but we are not a group that seeks or values that, so I'll veer toward the things that might more symbolize family (although we are not related, we are a sought family), cohesiveness, togetherness and longevity (I want my friends and me to live a long time). I found a recipe for something that I might make if I can't find the Forbidden Rice....I guess the pork, rice and round shape will work for what I desire for the new year....I'll post it here in case someone else is ever searching for something similar.
Pearl Ball Appetizer.- Rhonda Parkinson
What makes this appetizer stand out are the grains of glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice), which turn a pearly color when cooked. Note: While the preparation and cooking time for the Pearl Balls is under an hour, be sure to allow several hours for soaking the glutinous rice. The easiest method is simply to soak it overnight.
*Makes approximately 28 - 30 balls.
Ingredients 3/4 cup glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice, available at Chinese or Asian markets)
1 pound pork or ground pork
1 large green onion (spring onion) minced (at least 3 tablespoons)
2 water chestnuts, minced
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry1 teaspoon
Salt Black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
Total Time: 60 minutes Yield: Makes about 28 - 30 balls
1. Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 6 - 8 hours
(preferably overnight). Drain well in a sieve or colander. Spread out
the rice on a baking sheet. Note: Drain and spread out the rice just before making the pearl balls, so that the rice doesn't dry out too much.- Mince or grind the pork if not using ground pork.
- In a large bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, sherry, green onion, water chestnuts, salt, pepper, egg white and cornstarch.
- Prepare the steamer for steaming.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the ground pork mixture and form into a
ball. Roll lightly over the glutinous rice and place on a heatproof
plate. Continue with the rest of the pork mixture, placing the balls
1/2-inch apart. (You will need at least 2 plates). - Place the
plates in a steamer container or on a bamboo basket in a wok. Cover and
steam the pearl balls over boiling water for between 25 - 35 minutes,
until they are cooked through. Steam in two batches if needed. - Serve the pearl balls hot with soy sauce.
Variation:
Add a few softened Chinese black mushrooms and/or minced ginger to the pork mixture. recipe and photo credit
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