tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post4058122353644389880..comments2024-02-05T05:15:04.759-08:00Comments on Wandering Scientist: Dinner during Dora: Bacon, Corn and Cheese RiceCloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317847285050447789noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-59561388382888154282010-09-21T18:30:42.050-07:002010-09-21T18:30:42.050-07:00Cloud, I finally got around to trying this dish! ...Cloud, I finally got around to trying this dish! I made a few variations... threw in some peas and black beans to up the fiber and to get away with not serving a veggie on the side. Used old cheddar instead of gouda. It was really good!<br /><br />Sad to report that Rosie wouldn't eat it. Not because she didn't like it, but because she refused to even try it. Even though every single thing in there is something she likes, I guess she didn't like the look of it all together. Oh well. Maybe next time. I sure liked it though and so did my husband.Melbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13248392923064542646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-42054938201915216402010-07-22T21:55:44.321-07:002010-07-22T21:55:44.321-07:00Same type of schedule here, though Dr H and I are ...Same type of schedule here, though Dr H and I are staggered by 2 hours. I get home at 5 and normally try to eat with Small at 6:30 (and Dr Hyde eats his share when he gets home around 7). However, the 30 minute-max rule still mostly applies because Small is really impatient about being left on the kitchen floor while I cook. (Though, I do have the chance to get a stew going and then leave it for 45 min...)<br /><br />Most weeks our dinner plans look something like this: a pasta dish (e.g. sauteed kale and tomatoes and olives on orzo); an egg dish (omelets with whatever the heck is in the fridge); a lentil dish (Indian dals are good and reasonably fast because they're split, so they cook up quickly); a tofu dish (if you've got the right sauce those are also fast); and a meat dish (these are more likely to be the stews). <br /><br />Man, when I type it out like that it sounds awfully repetitive, but it doesn't feel that way...Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005652406299754952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-23833839752716117282010-07-20T08:14:19.403-07:002010-07-20T08:14:19.403-07:00Oh, DUH. Here's the link:
http://www.warriorq...Oh, DUH. Here's the link:<br /><br />http://www.warriorqueenmom.com/2010/07/18/dinner-during-dora-bean-burgers-and-fish-with-orzo-and-peas/Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981564635499047239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-62352111502623149582010-07-18T20:59:12.574-07:002010-07-18T20:59:12.574-07:00Welcom, @Warrior! The more the merrier... but I ca...Welcom, @Warrior! The more the merrier... but I can't follow the link. It says your profile isn't public?Cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317847285050447789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-81445717788819042512010-07-18T17:52:16.303-07:002010-07-18T17:52:16.303-07:00Here are my two; great topic! I followed the link ...Here are my two; great topic! I followed the link over from Ask Moxie. :)Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981564635499047239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-25948271054740868442010-07-17T17:41:29.624-07:002010-07-17T17:41:29.624-07:00I have a one-skillet + one-pot recipe in the same ...I have a one-skillet + one-pot recipe in the same vein (rice + veg) that I serve with cheese on wraps/tortillas. Will be happy to send it your when when it is no longer 4 in the morning ;)OneTiredEmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786020912408441766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-22996119324527717712010-07-17T17:25:56.264-07:002010-07-17T17:25:56.264-07:00Interesting recipe! I'm intrigued by Pumpkin&#...Interesting recipe! I'm intrigued by Pumpkin's food aversion. Munchkin used to eat EVERYTHING and as she ages she gets pickier and pickier. We have much the same strategy as you: no conflict, no big deal, keep reintroducing. It's not enough to have to make a fast supper! You have to make one that everyone will eat!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812707312289852258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-73578743729731850932010-07-15T23:08:24.490-07:002010-07-15T23:08:24.490-07:00Hi Cloud. I posted as Anon a while ago - the one w...Hi Cloud. I posted as Anon a while ago - the one with a Kiwi hubby. Anyway, We subscribe to the NZ food magazine Cuisine - it has a section called 'Quick Smart' that I use for inspiration. It focuses on what's in season and simple. <br /><br />Given I've just set up my blog - I'm not sure about how to create links. And I'm typing on my iPhone while Miss Moo is asleep on my lap so it's a bit awkward to work out! But the address of the blog is zenmastermoo.wordpress.com & I've written up two of my favourite fast meals - Smoked Salmon pasta and Mediterranean Chicken.Zenmoohttp://zenmastermoo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-80074725342283217972010-07-15T18:31:07.476-07:002010-07-15T18:31:07.476-07:00I posted some weeknight strategies here:
http://ma...I posted some weeknight strategies here:<br />http://madisonschoolcsa.blogspot.com/2010/06/locavores-dilemma.html<br /><br />A rice cooker with a timer is essential, especially if you cook beans and whole grains. Set it for dinnertime, precut your stir-fry veggies over the weekend, and you will have dinner on the table in 10-15 minutes!<br /><br />My husband also will roast or saute some veggies while the pasta cooks. Our trick is to prepare as much as possible over the weekend.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-6263143754503505222010-07-15T18:28:27.525-07:002010-07-15T18:28:27.525-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-60947785806543896742010-07-14T10:15:33.072-07:002010-07-14T10:15:33.072-07:00Oh, and get on twitter already!!!Oh, and get on twitter already!!!caramamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-12949897784211145872010-07-14T10:15:07.044-07:002010-07-14T10:15:07.044-07:00That looks really good!
You may have inspired me ...That looks really good!<br /><br />You may have inspired me to post one in this series. Although my hubby is the usual dinner guy, I've definitely made a few when he's had to work late and I've taken the afternoon shift.caramamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-87067497717285437682010-07-13T18:59:00.754-07:002010-07-13T18:59:00.754-07:00This looks awesome, Cloud. Looking forward to mor...This looks awesome, Cloud. Looking forward to more "Dinner during Dora" posts; maybe I'll get around to posting some of my own!The bean-momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411250616280191525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-67417555305686403582010-07-13T16:02:25.400-07:002010-07-13T16:02:25.400-07:00Here's a site that might be a good inspiration...Here's a site that might be a good inspiration - amusingly enough, the top recipe as I write is pasta with bacon, corn and cheese. http://www.dinneralovestory.com/ It got a write-up in the Times today, and I like the look of it. Inspiring without being too overwhelmingly perfect.<br /><br />In the summer, when we eat a lot of cold-dish salads, I always intend to cook tomorrow's dinner tonight - stay one day ahead the whole week, so when you get home, dinner is ready (with the addition of something standby like carrot sticks, or pita bread, or cottage cheese). Needless to say this doesn't actually happen much, but it's a good idea in theory! When my kids were smaller I did a phase of doing prep on weekends - this was especially helpful for making sure I got lunches. So I'd peel and cut up carrot sticks for the week, and hard-boil 6 eggs, and that kind of things.<br /><br />Possibly my standards for dinner are lower than yours!fleahttp://flea.dreamwidth,orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-36248695851634560562010-07-13T14:56:20.103-07:002010-07-13T14:56:20.103-07:00Sounds good, I never would have thought of somethi...Sounds good, I never would have thought of something like this!<br /><br />As a variation you could use cubed ham instead of bacon. I just might be trying this soon!<br /><br />I posted one on my blog this morning too. :) Great idea Cloud.Melbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13248392923064542646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-45222442894782847062010-07-13T11:23:20.410-07:002010-07-13T11:23:20.410-07:00@hush- Petunia's not having cheese yet. I have...@hush- Petunia's not having cheese yet. I have a history of allergies, so we are conservative on when we introduce potential allergens.<br /><br />Otherwise- yes, she'd get some to try.Cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317847285050447789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-14418284389478141952010-07-13T10:27:50.231-07:002010-07-13T10:27:50.231-07:00Looks delicious. Can I make a suggestion? Offer so...Looks delicious. Can I make a suggestion? Offer some tiny pieces of it to Petunia! Let her decide whether or not she is too young for a dish.hushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532820460835325762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-10259095369880686232010-07-13T09:29:48.119-07:002010-07-13T09:29:48.119-07:00Sounds yummy!!Sounds yummy!!mom2boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00784436196685595115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-31426034139021031472010-07-13T08:58:10.035-07:002010-07-13T08:58:10.035-07:00We try to do something 1/week in the crockpot --- ...We try to do something 1/week in the crockpot --- you just come home and eat. :)<br /><br />One place we find a lot of good recipes is http://crockpot365.blogspot.com She tests them out with her little kids (I think they were like 3 and 6 when she did the blog). We like the "fried chicken" (chicken legs), the turkey/cranberry/apple meatballs, "candy chicken", Korean ribs, to start with.mary dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-69426445276223093432010-07-13T07:26:22.977-07:002010-07-13T07:26:22.977-07:00That's a really neat idea for a series!That's a really neat idea for a series!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263030421532176496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-49263461129453893892010-07-13T01:30:23.543-07:002010-07-13T01:30:23.543-07:00Here's a fast meal I do a lot, takes about 20 ...Here's a fast meal I do a lot, takes about 20 mins:<br /><br />--Set water to boil for pasta, usually a whole wheat kind so it needs to cook a bit<br />--Chop two onions, fry them in olive oil<br />--Chop garlic, put in when onion golden<br />--30 seconds later put in two containers (the ones here in Sweden are usually cardboard boxes, but in the US it's usually cans) of pureed tomatoes, stir around, add salt<br />--Add in spinach, fresh diced tomato, dried or fresh herbs, capers, sliced green olives, that kind of thing, stir around and let simmer until pasta is ready<br />--Grate parm cheese if feeling energetic<br /><br />All done!<br /><br />Of course I have no idea what your kids are picky about eating, but my kid loves this and so do I. It's basically a puttanesca--spaghetti of the slut--so called because it is fast to cook for the non-housewives.Antropologahttp://antropologa.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com