Food, Food, Food!

Muffit · July 18th, 2004, 12:58 PM

Hi all!

We had a BBQ yesterday which was great fun. Our fav is the multicultural carne asada with rice and beans and potato salad. But the rice and beans are kinda odd so I thought I'd tell ya about it.

I have grown to like them quite a bit. You see, they are bizarre looking (the rice and beans are mixed together and when done make a purply goo). But its really tasty and helps the food go farther (since carne asada is pretty expensive). To make this foreign dish, first you boil a pack of red beans till they are soft (like about 3 hours). Then you put the beans and juice into a large pot, and add 2 cups of rice and the main ingredient, coconut milk. Also add some sliced onions and salt to taste. Then you boil that on low till the rice is done and the water has boiled away, about a half hour or so. The purple result is wierd looking but /very/ tasty! Biscuits made with coconut milk also go great with this (but that's another recipe, ask me if interested).

Coming up, this summer I want to make /my/ favorite meal, Armenian. Never done it before though. You BBQ shishkebobs of beef, lamb or pork with veggies marinated in sesame sauce, make some rice pilaf, and of course don't forget the unleavened bread!! That's the one thing I don't know how to make so if anybody has a recipe (or where it can be bought) please let me know. Haven't had Armenian food since I was a teen.

Anywho, talk to ya'all later!!!

shiningstar · July 18th, 2004, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffit

Hi all!

We had a BBQ yesterday which was great fun. Our fav is the multicultural carne asada with rice and beans and potato salad. But the rice and beans are kinda odd so I thought I'd tell ya about it.

I have grown to like them quite a bit. You see, they are bizarre looking (the rice and beans are mixed together and when done make a purply goo). But its really tasty and helps the food go farther (since carne asada is pretty expensive). To make this foreign dish, first you boil a pack of red beans till they are soft (like about 3 hours). Then you put the beans and juice into a large pot, and add 2 cups of rice and the main ingredient, coconut milk. Also add some sliced onions and salt to taste. Then you boil that on low till the rice is done and the water has boiled away, about a half hour or so. The purple result is wierd looking but /very/ tasty! Biscuits made with coconut milk also go great with this (but that's another recipe, ask me if interested).

Coming up, this summer I want to make /my/ favorite meal, Armenian. Never done it before though. You BBQ shishkebobs of beef, lamb or pork with veggies marinated in sesame sauce, make some rice pilaf, and of course don't forget the unleavened bread!! That's the one thing I don't know how to make so if anybody has a recipe (or where it can be bought) please let me know. Haven't had Armenian food since I was a teen.

Anywho, talk to ya'all later!!!

I don't Mufft but Thanks for making me hungry anyway

Muffit · July 18th, 2004, 02:07 PM

Flamingo Girl · July 18th, 2004, 07:51 PM

You'd be amazed what you can find on the web, give Google a shot at the recipie you're searching for. I'll bet you find dozens.

thomas7g · July 18th, 2004, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffit

Hi all!

We had a BBQ yesterday which was great fun. Our fav is the multicultural carne asada with rice and beans and potato salad. But the rice and beans are kinda odd so I thought I'd tell ya about it.

I have grown to like them quite a bit. You see, they are bizarre looking (the rice and beans are mixed together and when done make a purply goo)....

ACK! I know what you are talking about!!!! My parents LOOOOOVED that stuff!!! I didn't. I use to BEG them everytime they made it to NOT make it again!

Oh manl...Childhood flashback alert!!!!!

Muffit · July 18th, 2004, 08:16 PM

Thanks Flamingo!

Thomas, I know what you mean, first time I saw it and tried it, yuck. But over time I have gotten so I don't want carne asada without it - go figure!!

Now honeycomb tripe... that's a NEVER NEVER dish for me! Looks like somebody's lace undies.

shiningstar · July 19th, 2004, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Muffit

Thanks Flamingo!

Thomas, I know what you mean, first time I saw it and tried it, yuck. But over time I have gotten so I don't want carne asada without it - go figure!!

Now honeycomb tripe... that's a NEVER NEVER dish for me! Looks like somebody's lace undies.

I never had honeycomb tripe ............don't want to try it for that matter

unowhoandwhy · July 19th, 2004, 09:54 AM

Muffit, I have seen this bread in my local market, but here's a recipe. On an "It's a small world" theme, I just found out this weekend that there is a large Armenian contingent in my extended family and they brought some very good food to a memorial service we attended for my great-aunt this weekend. I don't remember ever meeting any of them before, but it was quite the gathering. I even got to meet my youngest cousin, who is eight. His mom is a Jovanessian (am I spelling that right?) Well, OK, he is my grandfather's nephew's grandson so I think that makes him my second cousin twice removed, but I could be wrong! I always thought our family was so VERY British (English and Scottish with just a teeny tiny bit of Norweigan and French thrown in for flavor) that it was nice to find out that we are more different and more alike than I thought.

Lavosh "Good with soup, as an appetizer or as a snack. Lavosh is an Armenian unleavened flat bread."

Yields 10 loaves. (WOW! That's a lotta loaves! Oh, wait, one loaf = one serving. Kewl!)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1 egg white
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 egg whites, beaten
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2 In a large bowl, stir together, flour, sugar and salt. Add water, 1 egg white and melted butter; mix well to make a stiff dough. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
3 Divide dough into 10 balls. Roll each ball on lightly floured surface until paper thin. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4 Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until browned.

Muffit · July 19th, 2004, 10:51 AM

Wow, this is perfect UWW!!! I will try it this next week! This should be a lot of fun!

Thanks again,
Muffit

shiningstar · July 19th, 2004, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by unowhoandwhy

Muffit, I have seen this bread in my local market, but here's a recipe. On an "It's a small world" theme, I just found out this weekend that there is a large Armenian contingent in my extended family and they brought some very good food to a memorial service we attended for my great-aunt this weekend. I don't remember ever meeting any of them before, but it was quite the gathering. I even got to meet my youngest cousin, who is eight. His mom is a Jovanessian (am I spelling that right?) Well, OK, he is my grandfather's nephew's grandson so I think that makes him my second cousin twice removed, but I could be wrong! I always thought our family was so VERY British (English and Scottish with just a teeny tiny bit of Norweigan and French thrown in for flavor) that it was nice to find out that we are more different and more alike than I thought.

Lavosh "Good with soup, as an appetizer or as a snack. Lavosh is an Armenian unleavened flat bread."

Yields 10 loaves. (WOW! That's a lotta loaves! Oh, wait, one loaf = one serving. Kewl!)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1 egg white
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 egg whites, beaten
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2 In a large bowl, stir together, flour, sugar and salt. Add water, 1 egg white and melted butter; mix well to make a stiff dough. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
3 Divide dough into 10 balls. Roll each ball on lightly floured surface until paper thin. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4 Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until browned.

sounds DELICIOUS!

bsg1fan1975 · July 23rd, 2004, 03:44 AM

gotta get the ingredients some day to make 3 bean salad. My mom's mom used to make it when I was a kid, I loved it. Maybe I'll make it to go along with dinner one night or at the next family cookout.

shiningstar · July 23rd, 2004, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bsg1fan1975

gotta get the ingredients some day to make 3 bean salad. My mom's mom used to make it when I was a kid, I loved it. Maybe I'll make it to go along with dinner one night or at the next family cookout.

Sounds good Bsg!

Can I come

bsg1fan1975 · July 23rd, 2004, 12:17 PM

it'll be hard for you to get here that quickly!

Muffit · July 23rd, 2004, 01:52 PM

Hi all! Ya know, I should say, make SURE you get all your Mom's recipes before she can't tell ya anymore

. Ive been pickin my Mom's brain big time the last few years. All that experience REALLY comes in handy! EVERYTHING she made us as kids is a huge hit with my family.

Luckily my Mom's in terrific shape and should be around to give me ideas for many years to come

shiningstar · July 23rd, 2004, 02:40 PM

That's great Muffit. For my recipies I go to my mother in law, or her mother .........