Thursday, January 27, 2022

Crisped Rice Marshmallow Treat

 


Song:  Wandering (Acoustic Version)

Artist:  Aythis (Carline Van Roos)



I made a batch of crisped rice marshmallow treats in about 20 minutes.

This will be just an infrequent treat for my mother.

While they are delicious...
in general...
sweets are just a sometime treat as they are very sugary.

My mother loves them when I pick up the prepackaged commercial brand
at the grocery store.

When I was a small child...
neighborhood mothers used to make this on occasion.


The recipe is very simple:


6 Tbs - butter

20 oz - marshmallows

12 oz - crisped rice


I used a 12 inch wok to first melt the butter on medium low heat.

Add the marshmallows and melt them on medium low heat.

Flip the mixture frequently to allow full melting.

Once the mixture is fully melted...
simply add the crisped rice until they are fully coated
(keep the heat on the whole time).

Pour the mixture into a coated baking pan (12" x 8" was just right).

Allow to air cool.

Cut into squares and enjoy.

Cleanup is easy...
just use fully hot tap water to dissolve the sugar mixture as you clean 
the cooking implements.








Just this much on a paper towel is enough to just lightly coat the surface of the pan.

It doesn't stick at all when this is done.











Allow to cool for several hours before serving to ensure solidity.



After a few hours...
I made somen and shrimp cocktail for supper.







My mom finished all of her food.


This was my meal.

I usually add chopped green onions to the soup...
however, we were out.





Just one square is enough for dessert.





My Mom kept saying...Oishi  :)


This is the best knife in the kitchen.

It is a thick spined cleaver.

It does everything all the other knives do...
and more.

With this knife...
all I had to do to cut from edge to edge was to rock it down as it cut 
the marshmallow treats into squares almost effortlessly.

It is extremely sharp and highly durable...
as well as being resistant to lateral pressure...
and to corrosion (440 SS).


With just plastic wrap sealing it...
it will keep for many days on the countertop...
although...
this is so delicious...
it will be finished up quickly.



This treat is easily and inexpensively made.

I've never met anyone who did not love this treat.





Friday, January 14, 2022

Chicken And Dumpling Stew - Country Americana

 


Video of Norway with BGM



Yesterday, my younger sister made some chicken and dumpling stew.

It was very good.

It is a very healthful and hearty meal...
as well as being not so expensive.

The recipe is below.


DUMPLINGS:

2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
.25 tsp pepper
1 large egg beaten
2 tbs butter...melted
1 cup whole milk


CHICKEN STEW:

1 whole chicken 4 - 4.5 lbs (2 kilos)
2.25 quarts of water
5 chicken boullion cubes
6 whole peppercorns
3 whole cloves
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup.
1.5 cups chopped carrots
1 cup peas
1 cup celery
1 cup cubed potatoes
.25 cup chopped onion
1.5 tsp seasoned salt
.25 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf


INSTRUCTIONS:

Place chicken, water, boullion, peppercorns, bayleaf, and cloves into pot...
bring to boil and skim off foam.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 - 60 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Remove peppercorns and cloves, ...and discard.

Remove chicken skin and bones and shred meat.

Skim fat from broth.

Return meat to broth and add soups, veggies, and seasonings.

Bring to boil and reduce heat...
cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Uncover and bring to gentle boil.

Discard bayleaf.

Drop dumplings a tablespoon at a time into stew.

Cover and cook without lifting lid for 20 minutes.













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For Bandi...






My sister cooked the giblets and skin for Bandi.


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Back to people food.





























This was my meal.


This is the next day's meal...
chicken and dumpling stew with cheese quesadillas. 

Just as with most stews...
it is even better on the next day.

This one recipe will easily feed a family of five for two days.


This was another example of Americana country cooking...
healthful, economical, hearty...
and delicious.