Violet's Recipe Box

[Mechadon]

I think I would actually eat that, but is it something you would collect the ingredients for to make again, or did it only happen because that's all you had left?

It just so happened that I had leftover potatoes and meatballs from two separate meals. I was starving and it was all I had left. But, it was so good that I would make it again with fresh mashed potatoes and meatballs. I'd like to try it again with garlic in the mashed potatoes.

[sans soul]

don't ever use ketchup instead of hot fudge on your ice cream sundae. i hear it's quite terrible, and this is coming from my cousin who puts ketchup on everything (mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, etc).

[Threaux]

Ketchup on scrambled eggs is a great way to turn bland, mediocre scrambled eggs into scrambled awesome.  This is actually very common where I live though I've heard people say it's a crazy Pennsylvania thing, does anyone else engage in this dietary deviation?  Discuss. 

[Mechadon]

this is coming from my cousin who puts ketchup on everything (mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, etc).

Ha! I'm exactly the same way. Oddly enough, I can't stand ketchup chips.

[sans soul]

my cousin also eats her scrambled eggs with ketchup.
but scrambled eggs with melted mozz/cheddar and salsa.... mmmmm... 

[SteC]

I make the most amazing omelette, that's for sure. 

[felineki]

Hmm, we've got some ice cream and soda, maybe I should try that reverse float. It sounds good.

[MitchZer0]

These recipes sound simple yet delicious. I'm sure I've tried a complex version of the soy sauce one with chicken and celery; tastes pretty good.

Not sure about the 'reverse float' recipe though; sounds kinda icky to me...

-- Sam the Methid Man

the reversed float actually sounds good to me 

[Violet]

As the week goes by, I'm slowly running out of food.  And as I have no money to buy said food with, I'm forced to be creative.

I wanted burritos, but noticed I was lacking ground beef.

Realized I could make a dip.  A can of refried beans.  A can of corn (Corn?  Yes, corn.).  6 american cheese singles.  As many packets of that sauce you have leftover from Taco Bell that you can find scattered about in your kitchen drawers.

Microwave it for three minutes.  Stir.  Enjoy it with a  nearly empty bag of stale tortilla chips you found hidden in the back of the pantry.

If you have sour cream or salsa squeezed under a bunch of stuff in your refrigerator (I didn't), that can be added for additional enjoyment.

You know, if you dumped all that on the chips and microwaved it, you could have made a new type of nachos.  I'd call it "Recession Nachos Supreme".

[Violet]

I've never actually microwaved tortilla chips, but doesn't that make them soggy?

Depends on how long you do it.  Just having cheese on them too long will take the crispness out of them, but the flavor is more important than the crunch.  After all, they are just small tortillas.

[Violet]

But when you cook them with something else, they absorb that flavor.  Anyway, it's not an issue since they won't go soft in the time it takes cheese to melt.  You can always just add the chips afterward, but if they were already stale I'd cook them to cover that with the other flavors.

[Violet]

Violet's Honey Bunny

This one is really easy, requires no cooking, and only 2 ingredients!

You need:
Bolillos (A type of Mexican bread roll. If your store doesn't have them you can substitute a baguette and cut it into hand sized parts.)
Honey
A knife

Cut 2 parallel cuts down the side of the bolillo, like you are making a 2 layer sandwich.
Spread a bunch of honey all over inside the 2 slices.

It's very good with some tea or milk.

The key is using the double layer of honey. I used to do this with one cut, but the bread was covering too much of the honey's flavor. By doing a double layer, it balances it out.

[Violet]

Usa Hime (cocktail)
I can't believe I'm the first person to come up with this drink, I'm sure some people have tried it before me, but searching the internet I can't find an official name for it, so I will take credit and call it the the "Usa Hime" (Bunny Princess).

It's quite simple; one half sake and one half cola.

Serve cold, don't drive afterward.

[Tigriss]

It's quite simple; one half sake and one half cola. Serve cold,

Isn't sake usually supposed to be served at room temperature? Then again, I guess people would rather have cold sake than warm soda.

don't drive afterward.

Or use sharp objects, operate heavy machinery, or pilot huge mechas like the Catatonic.

[Violet]

It's quite simple; one half sake and one half cola. Serve cold,

Isn't sake usually supposed to be served at room temperature? Then again, I guess people would rather have cold sake than warm soda.

I always drink it cold.  I ordered sake in a fancy restaurant in Tokyo it was served chilled, so I guess they know the proper way to do it.  I know sometimes hot sake is served in the winter as a way to warm up, but generally that's not done. 
Anyway, the "Usa Hime" is supposed to be served cold.

[AlienCat]

As I understand it, it's only the cheap sake that's served hot.  The better stuff is served chilled

[Violet]

Quick Wrap
New recipe for those who want a quick lunch without a lot of work.
You'll need-
Pita bread (the thick tortillas used for gorditias will work fine)
Thin sliced ham
Your favorite cheese

Lay out the bread, spread some cheese over it (shred block cheese or just tear up sliced cheese).  You don't need to cover the whole thing.
Add 2 or 3 slices of ham depending on the size of your bread.
Microwave for about 45 seconds.  You don't need to melt the cheese, just warm everything up to where the cheese is starting to melt.  If you go too long the oil from the cheese and ham might soak through the bread.
Take it out and roll it up, and it's ready to eat.

[sans soul]

Experimented with a recipe for Ginger Carrot Cake last night, and it came out pretty good. Thought I'd share it for the Bunny Princess's sake. :7

Ingredients:
1 tbs Flour
¼ cup Finely Chopped Crystalized Ginger

1 ¼ cups Flour
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
¾ cup Vegetable Oil
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
2 tsp Vanilla
2 Eggs
2 cups Finely Shredded Carrots (About 3 Med)

Frosting:
1 pkg (4 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
¼ cup Butter Or Margerine, Softened
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of square pan (8x8x2, 9x9x2") with butter. Toss 1T flour and the ginger to coat; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat all remaining carrot cake ingredients. Stir in carrots and ginger-flour mixture. Pour into pan.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick from center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and 1t vanilla until smooth and spreadable. Spread cream cheese frosting on cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

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The original recipe I worked from was slightly different, but I added a bit more carrots and cream cheese. You could also probably add a little chopped pecans or walnuts to this for a delicious effect, but there are nut allergies in my home so I went without. I also mixed up a little food coloring and put the extra frosting in ziplock bags, cut the tip and made little carrot designs on top for good measure. :7

[Crow]

Being in field training for 30 days has taught me some things about food and recipes.

MRE's are both a horrible and great thing because they taught us that no matter how hungry you are, they will nourish your hungry ass.

Our instructors taught how to make Grunt Pizza and Grunt Birthday Cake.

Pizza:

Take a Meatball and Marinara MRE, then get yourself some gross ass wheat snack bread and some cheese spread. Combine the MRE, pour it on the bread with the cheese spread, place it on the heater (not in) and let loose. Enjoy.

Cake:

Get yourself some sweet ass chocolate shake, a brownie, and the chocolate (or vanilla) pudding mix and lastly some gross ass wheat snack bread yet again (ugh). Place the brownie on the wheat snack bread, make your pudding and chocolate shake mix. Spread that stuff all around the brownie and wheat snack bread. If you for a stick or something, you can make a candle and wish your Marine a happy birthday in true field style!

Oorah?

~Burke

[Someone who does Something]

Awesome recipes guys (and girls), I'll be sure to show these to my mom.
Thanks again.