Iron Chef VJ (sorta)

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

On the menu tonight:

Medium rare rumpsteak with onions; peppers sauteed with onion, garlic and rosemary; green asparagus fried with spring onions and garlic and some snowpeas with olive oil and sea salt.

[Marilyn. 340]

I know I already did a dessert but I baked some cookies today.. I really haven't baked cookies in a long time... they are soo good.. chocolate chip oatmeal... they came out bite-sized because I baked them on parchment paper...

[Nessa 23]

I bought green asparagus for the first time. Could someone tell me how to cook it? I don't even know if I use the entire thing, or part of it.

Also, I was looking at my spices and I have this paprika that I never use. What is it good for?

[Amby 490]

break the ends off of the asparagus because they're pretty woody and not very appetizing. if it's really thin all you need to do is salt & pepper it and a little oil OR cooking spray and either roast in the oven or cook on the grill. also you can just blanch it. grilling is my favorite. I like it plain but you can also marinade it.

if the asparagus is thick you may need to peel the outside of it so it will be more tender

[Nessa 23]

thanks

[Sister Fracas 5]

I know I already did a dessert but I baked some cookies today.. I really haven't baked cookies in a long time... they are soo good.. chocolate chip oatmeal... they came out bite-sized because I baked them on parchment paper...

jeezus, can you box those up and send 'em here? mmmmm

[Bootylicious!! 2]

I know I already did a dessert but I baked some cookies today.. I really haven't baked cookies in a long time... they are soo good.. chocolate chip oatmeal... they came out bite-sized because I baked them on parchment paper...

jeezus, can you box those up and send 'em here? mmmmm

I was just thinking the same thing. I love, love, love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. They are my favorite.

[Nessa 23]

break the ends off of the asparagus because they're pretty woody and not very appetizing. if it's really thin all you need to do is salt & pepper it and a little oil OR cooking spray and either roast in the oven or cook on the grill. also you can just blanch it. grilling is my favorite. I like it plain but you can also marinade it.

if the asparagus is thick you may need to peel the outside of it so it will be more tender

I did that today. Added pepper + chicken bouillon, wrapped in aluminium foil and roasted. It's real good. I'll start buying that more often.

[Amby 490]

break the ends off of the asparagus because they're pretty woody and not very appetizing. if it's really thin all you need to do is salt & pepper it and a little oil OR cooking spray and either roast in the oven or cook on the grill. also you can just blanch it. grilling is my favorite. I like it plain but you can also marinade it.

if the asparagus is thick you may need to peel the outside of it so it will be more tender

I did that today. Added pepper + chicken bouillon, wrapped in aluminium foil and roasted. It's real good. I'll start buying that more often.

cool

asparagus makes your pee smell really bad though so watch out

[Marilyn. 340]

I know I already did a dessert but I baked some cookies today.. I really haven't baked cookies in a long time... they are soo good.. chocolate chip oatmeal... they came out bite-sized because I baked them on parchment paper...

jeezus, can you box those up and send 'em here? mmmmm

I was just thinking the same thing. I love, love, love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. They are my favorite.

I would if I could but they are already all gone .... I only made about 3 dozen and they were small

[Sister Fracas 5]

I would if I could but they are already all gone .... I only made about 3 dozen and they were small

recipe then???

[Marilyn. 340]

I would if I could but they are already all gone .... I only made about 3 dozen and they were small

recipe then???

here ya go...

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup shortening or margarine, softened

2/3 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/3 cup nuts, optional

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

2 cups oatmeal

Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. In a separate bowl mix together the rest of the ingredients and then add to other bowl. Mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased or parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes.

* I only made half of this recipe so a full recipe will make about 6 dozen cookies, depending on how big or small you make them...

Edited May 5, 2008 by MarilynP

[Sister Fracas 5]

I would if I could but they are already all gone .... I only made about 3 dozen and they were small

recipe then???

here ya go...

* I only made half of this recipe so a full recipe will make about 6 dozen cookies, depending on how big or small you make them...

Thanks! I'm gonna try that. I never make cookies, or anything baked for that matter hardly ever, but these look like the kind you could pop a few in a freezer bag and take a baggie out of the freezer as you want them.....which might be everyday till they are gone... LOL

Edited May 5, 2008 by Sister Fracas

[Amby 490]

why not buy a container of cookie dough and just bake them as you want them. then you won't be tempted as often because it would mean you'd have to bake them first

[Sister Fracas 5]

why not buy a container of cookie dough and just bake them as you want them. then you won't be tempted as often because it would mean you'd have to bake them first

cooke dough tastes good too... LOL