• Favorite GAMEDAY food ? ..... Dine in, carryout, *delivery or make at home.

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@canton-mike said:

This is as good as soup gets!! (my "tweeks" are in bold). I got this recipe from the Ohio Game Fishing website:   [  Please expand  below.  ]

Here is one of my favorite cold weather recipes. It feeds 6 people.

1.5 pds. mild or hot italian sausage (I always use 1/2 mild & 1/2 hot & I prefer Giant Eagle's)
3-4 cups beef broth (I use beef STOCK & always add up to 32 oz more if soup gets too thick)
1 (28oz) can crushed or pureed tomatoes
1 onion chopped
1 large carrot chopped
1 square package frozen chopped spinach
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste (I ONLY use fresh cracked pepper)
1 package frozen CHEESE tortellini

Remove sausage from casing and brown, break it up. Drain sausage and transfer to pot. add remaining ingredients to pot, EXCEPT TORTELLINI!!!! slow boil or simmer for at least 45min-1hr, until vegetables are tender. The longer you cook it, the thicker it will get. (I cook this in a crockpot on low, that's why the extra beef stock).
5-10 min before serving, place tortellini in pot.
Tips##
Make sure you buy CHEESE tortellini

Beware, addiction is possible.

Mike

I do review the recipes ocassionally going back in time  ....  and this one caught my eye  (again) from  Canton Mike  in 2019.     Enjoy again !     -AND-     Bon appetit !

[mjp28]

I have c & p this recipe from  Canton Mike. to make it easier to view.

I also like the    ...  Beware :  Addiction is possible  ...  comment ,  from. Canton Mike.   ~  Enjoy !

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Here is one of my favorite cold weather recipes. It feeds 6 people.

1.5 pds. mild or hot italian sausage (I always use 1/2 mild & 1/2 hot & I prefer Giant Eagle's)
3-4 cups beef broth (I use beef STOCK & always add up to 32 oz more if soup gets too thick)
1 (28oz) can crushed or pureed tomatoes
1 onion chopped
1 large carrot chopped
1 square package frozen chopped spinach
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste (I ONLY use fresh cracked pepper)
1 package frozen CHEESE tortellini

Remove sausage from casing and brown, break it up. Drain sausage and transfer to pot. add remaining ingredients to pot, EXCEPT TORTELLINI!!!! slow boil or simmer for at least 45min-1hr, until vegetables are tender. The longer you cook it, the thicker it will get. (I cook this in a crockpot on low, that's why the extra beef stock).
5-10 min before serving, place tortellini in pot.
Tips##
Make sure you buy CHEESE tortellini

Beware, addiction is possible.

Mike

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

BUFFALO POTATO WEDGES  another easy and delicious recipe .  Great for GAMEDAY or any get-together.  [ From 10/8/2020 ]   INDY vs BROWNS.  ( Please expand for recipe. )

https://www.mrfood.com/Potatoes-Rice/Buffalo-Potato-Wedges

 

SERVES   6    COOK TIME    50 Min.   Perfect for the Indianapolis Colts at the CLEVELAND BROWNS  on Sunday. [ From 10/8/2020 ]

 

Our Buffalo Potato Wedges are made for chowing down while watching the big game, or any game, over the weekend. The zesty flavors of this easy-to-make recipe pack the perfect punch for any sporty get-together, or for a family night in. One thing's for sure, most anything is better covered in Buffalo sauce. These fries are no exception! 

What You'll Need

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 large Idaho baking potatoes, washed and cut into lengthwise wedges
• 1/2 cup wing sauce
• 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
• 2 celery stalks, chopped

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
2. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, and potatoes; toss until evenly coated. Arrange on two rimmed baking sheets.
3. Bake 30 minutes. Turn potatoes and continue cooking another 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
4. Place potatoes in a large bowl, add wing sauce, and toss until evenly coated. Place potatoes on large platter and top with blue cheese dressing and celery. Serve immediately.

Check This Out!

• If you think these potato wedges are great, then you'll probably love our collection of Game Day Finger Foods, too!
   
• For more ways to enjoy buffalo sauce, try our Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas, or our Bacon Buffalo Mac and Cheese. 
   
• Try our Fiery Zucchini Fries for a tasty French fry alternative.

If you love these recipes, then you'll love this FREE eCookbook!

[mjp28]

The full recipe from  2020  to make it easier to read and use.     ●  Bon appetit !

BUFFALO POTATO WEDGES  another easy and delicious recipe .  Great for GAMEDAY or any get-together.  [ From 10/8/2020 ]   INDY vs BROWNS.  ( Please expand for recipe. )

https://www.mrfood.com/Potatoes-Rice/Buffalo-Potato-Wedges

 

SERVES   6    COOK TIME    50 Min.   Perfect for the Indianapolis Colts at the CLEVELAND BROWNS  on Sunday. [ From 10/8/2020 ]

 

Our Buffalo Potato Wedges are made for chowing down while watching the big game, or any game, over the weekend. The zesty flavors of this easy-to-make recipe pack the perfect punch for any sporty get-together, or for a family night in. One thing's for sure, most anything is better covered in Buffalo sauce. These fries are no exception! 

What You'll Need

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 large Idaho baking potatoes, washed and cut into lengthwise wedges
• 1/2 cup wing sauce
• 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
• 2 celery stalks, chopped

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
2. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, and potatoes; toss until evenly coated. Arrange on two rimmed baking sheets.
3. Bake 30 minutes. Turn potatoes and continue cooking another 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
4. Place potatoes in a large bowl, add wing sauce, and toss until evenly coated. Place potatoes on large platter and top with blue cheese dressing and celery. Serve immediately.

Check This Out!

• If you think these potato wedges are great, then you'll probably love our collection of Game Day Finger Foods, too!
   
• For more ways to enjoy buffalo sauce, try our Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas, or our Bacon Buffalo Mac and Cheese. 
   
• Try our Fiery Zucchini Fries for a tasty French fry alternative.

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

What's better before a GAMEDAY or any Sunday or just any cold winter day than a good bowl ? of homemade chicken soup !  I have picked a CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP.    [ Please expand to see the recipe if necessary. ]

This one is from Mr Food.  Why Mr Food, well I like his easy well tested often economical and always delicious recipes that don't need much tweaking. So here it is. (and see below for the chicken noodle soup)    

https://www.mrfood.com/Soup-Recipes/Chicken-and-Wild-Rice-Soup-202922W

SERVES 8 and 1 hr 45 MINUTES for that homemade smell and taste.

 

There's nothing more warm and cozy than a big bowl of chicken soup. And when we're looking for a way to add even more heartiness to our bowls, noodles aren't the only option - wild rice is great too! Our Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is a warm-ya-up favorite that's full of flavor. 

What You'll Need

• 1 (3- to 4-pound) chicken, cut into quarters
• 4 quarts water
• 2 tablespoons chicken base
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8-1/2-ounce) package cooked wild rice

What to Do

1. Rinse chicken under cold running water. In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients except wild rice; bring to a boil.
    
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 1-1/2 hours, or until chicken falls off bones. Cool slightly, then separate chicken from bones, discarding bones. Add chicken pieces and rice to soup, heat for 5 minutes and serve.

[ ★ NOTE:  PICTURE OF CHICKEN and WILD RICE  soup is below. ★

     "CNS" is next (later).

Up Next:

Good Ol' Chicken Noodle Soup

Another of my   (and our)   favorite soups   the. CHICKEN  and  WILD RICE SOUP,  (here)   mmm-mmm good.   Only second to the absolute favorite.  (CNS)  CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP,  umm-mmm  so good !    [ see mentioned on here ) .

[mjp28]

@mjp28 said:

Another of my   (and our)   favorite soups   the. CHICKEN  and  WILD RICE SOUP,  (here)   mmm-mmm good.   Only second to the absolute favorite.  (CNS)  CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP,  umm-mmm  so good !    [ see mentioned on here ) .

●  To make it easier to use here is the   CHICKEN  and  WILD RICE Soup  recipe.   [ From 1/20/2021. ]

What's better before a GAMEDAY or any Sunday or just any cold winter day than a good bowl ? of homemade chicken soup !  I have picked a CHICKEN & WILD RICE SOUP.    [ Please expand to see the recipe if necessary. ]

This one is from Mr Food.  Why Mr Food, well I like his easy well tested often economical and always delicious recipes that don't need much tweaking. So here it is. (and see below for the chicken noodle soup)    

https://www.mrfood.com/Soup-Recipes/Chicken-and-Wild-Rice-Soup-202922W

SERVES 8 and 1 hr 45 MINUTES for that homemade smell and taste.

There's nothing more warm and cozy than a big bowl of chicken soup. And when we're looking for a way to add even more heartiness to our bowls, noodles aren't the only option - wild rice is great too! Our Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is a warm-ya-up favorite that's full of flavor. 

What You'll Need

• 1 (3- to 4-pound) chicken, cut into quarters
• 4 quarts water
• 2 tablespoons chicken base
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8-1/2-ounce) package cooked wild rice

What to Do

1. Rinse chicken under cold running water. In a soup pot over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients except wild rice; bring to a boil.
    
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 1-1/2 hours, or until chicken falls off bones. Cool slightly, then separate chicken from bones, discarding bones. Add chicken pieces and rice to soup, heat for 5 minutes and serve.

NOTE:  PICTURE OF CHICKEN and WILD RICE  soup is below. ★ 

     "CNS" is next (later).

Up Next:

Good Ol' Chicken Noodle Soup

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~  NOTE  ~   I pulled up   FOUR   recipes  from  previous years.   They are all well  tested  and  DELICIOUS.     

               They are great for  any    ︎ GAMEDAY ︎    or just a family  get-together.     So,  Bon appetit !

* NOTE :  Updated from THREE  to  FOUR recipes that I pulled up today.  And good night.   

[syd]

careful with  these, it can  sneak up on  you as they are 8pct. But they taste awesome

[Neo]

Homemade pizza. Just got done cooking this one 

[Dutch Oven]

As someone who fancies himself as a homemade pizza maker, nice job @neo 

[Neo]

@dutch-oven said:

As someone who fancies himself as a homemade pizza maker, nice job @neo 

I have been making pizzas for years, I think I finally have it down. All the videos I have watched over the years tell you that you have to let the dough rise overnight in the fridge or a couple of days and that you should use a stand mixer, it's all BS. I made the dough for this pizza mixed in a bowel by hand only for about 5 minutes and let rise in the oven for 1 hour with the oven light as the only source of heat. It went right from the bowl to the pan I cooked it in and straight into the oven on 450. I will post some more pics of some pies I made over the years when I find them?

[Dutch Oven]

@neo said:

I have been making pizzas for years, I think I finally have it down. All the videos I have watched over the years tell you that you have to let the dough rise overnight in the fridge or a couple of days and that you should use a stand mixer, it's all BS. I made the dough for this pizza mixed in a bowel by hand only for about 5 minutes and let rise in the oven for 1 hour with the oven light as the only source of heat. It went right from the bowl to the pan I cooked it in and straight into the oven on 450. I will post some more pics of some pies I made over the years when I find them?

I tried the overnight method too, and I could never get the damn dough to come up to temp. Cold dough is a pain in the buttocks to stretch.

I make my dough by hand and let it sit out for a hour covered by a towel. I do mine at 450 too, roughly 18 minutes, but I've never done a round. My family has always been a square/rectangle Sicilian/Grandma style pizza family. 

I coat the hell out of the cookie sheet with olive oil. 

[Dutch Oven]

Here's a white pizza with Kalamata olives and banana peppers I made, and a traditional with pepperoni @neo

[mjp28]

@dutch-oven said:

Here's a white pizza with Kalamata olives and banana peppers I made, and a traditional with pepperoni @neo

Oh yes !    REAL pizza,   looks oh-so good.   mmm-mmm.

[Neo]

[Neo]

@dutch-oven said:

Here's a white pizza with Kalamata olives and banana peppers I made, and a traditional with pepperoni @neo

Looks good!

[mjp28]

@neo said:

Looks good!

True  homemade fun and delicious  ....   nothing wrong with that.

[mjp28]

●  This is my  Grandma's recipe  for.    FRIED  CHICKEN    .... although you never could catch her with her recipes in hand,  it was all memory with her  -PLUS-  30+  years working as a cook.     MY FAVORITE COOK,  G'MA RUBY.   ︎   The best.

︎  And my wifs is easily second ....  and getting better everyday.   And we've been married for  -43-  years.  

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NOW  I also sent out this    GRANDMA'S   FRIED  CHICKEN    Recipe  to my  ●  email group of friends, neighbors, relatives,  inlaws  -and-  outlaws  .....  And here it is for you.       mjp.

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  ■ Hi everybody. ■  This recipe is a lot like my   Grandma's  Fried Chicken  or mom's favorite  chicken recipe  that you had as a kid,  or similiar.

If you like fried chicken that has real crunch and lots of flavor, then this recipe for Classic Fried Chicken is right up your alley.   We give our chicken a buttermilk bath to make it extra-moist and flavorful, and coat it twice before frying it up so it's super crunchy.   The results?   The perfect,  classic  fried chicken.    And that  umm-mmm  crunchy taste.   Great for  a.  * GAMEDAY *   or that  Saturday or Sunday meal.   

︎ Serves 4  -  ︎ Prep time  20  minutes   ︎ Cook time  40 minutes

____  What You'll Need  ( just x by number required for groups )

• 1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 cups self-rising flour    <-- one of the   "secret ingredients"   in this recipes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk    <--  use buttermilk  !
• 2 cups vegetable shortening

____  What to Do

1. Place chicken in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover. Add 2 teaspoons salt and soak chicken 20 minutes.   <--  another tip.
2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; mix well. Place buttermilk in another shallow dish.
3. Remove chicken from water and dip in flour mixture, coating completely. Dip chicken in buttermilk then in flour mixture again, coating all sides.
4. In a large deep skillet or cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat to 325 degrees. Fry chicken in batches for 10 to 12 minutes per side until golden and no pink remains in center of chicken. Drain on a wire rack over a baking sheet. To keep warm while cooking remaining chicken, place baking sheet in a 250 degree warm oven. 

____  Check This Out!

• Make sure you round off the meal with our Award-Winning Mashed Potatoes and these Perfect Peas!
   
• For more fried chicken recipes you'll love, try our Crispy Crunchy Fried Chicken or our Buttermilk Fried Chicken. 
• We've got more easy chicken dinner options right here! Check out our collection of Amazing Chicken Wing Recipes, or our Simple Chicken Drumstick Recipes. 
•  

[mjp28]

I'm taking the day off for this one. ....  "THE"   BOSTON    MAC  &  CHEESE  Dinner.   A real  "Copy cat meal".   ENJOY !

A  Boston Market Mac and Cheese (Copycat recipe for you. )   ●  It's  GREAT for any    * GAMEDAY *   or a family night in.

Boston Market Mac and Cheese, made with three cheeses is super creamy and easy to make and the perfect copycat!
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and nothing screams fall and holidays more than comfort food. We’re huge fans of Boston Market here for fast food, the chicken is delicious and we love both the mac and cheese and the creamed spinach.

Mac and Cheese has so many versions it is hard to call anything the Ultimate Mac and Cheese, but this creamy mac and cheese is the perfect Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese copycat.

●  Can I make this Boston Market Mac and Cheese on the stovetop?

■  YES !  Just lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.   Cook for 10-15 minutes or until creamy and the liquid is reduced.

YIELD  -8-  Servings.  Prep Time  -15-  minutes Cook Time  -25- minutes    ︎  Total Time  -40- minutes   

︎   Course ...Side Dish.  Cuisine ...American⁹

___  Ingredients
 
▢8 tablespoons butter unsalted (1 stick)
▢1/2 cup flour
▢1 teaspoon salt
▢1/4 teaspoon black pepper
▢1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
▢4 cups milk whole or 2%
▢8 ounces American cheese
▢1/2 cup blue cheese
▢1/2 cup cheddar cheese
▢8 ounces semolina rotini pasta cooked

___ Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Melt the butter on medium heat, then add in the flour, salt, pepper, and mustard.
Whisk until smooth and cook for 30 seconds.
Add in the milk slowly in 1 cup increments until smooth.
Add in the cheese and whisk until fully melted.
Add in the pasta and stir.
Pour into baking dish and bake, covered for 20 minutes.

___  Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Calcium: 539mg | Iron: 1mg

︎  Tools Used in the making of this Boston Market Mac and Cheese Recipe:

Baking Pan: This is great as it looks good for serving too!
Skillet with Lid: I used my All-Clad pan for this recipe but I also own this exact pan which I use for clients and it is great quality at 1/4th the price. I cook for us with All-Clad pans I hope to pass down to my kids (I’m sappy, I know).
Copycat Recipes Book: This recipe was based on a recipe found in this book originally. I adjusted a couple of things but the main ingredients are absolutely found from here ?
Rotini Pasta: Semolina is the first ingredient here, feel free to swap for your favorite pasta shape too.

UMM- MMM  Yahoo Mail  to you !

 

 

 

[mjp28]

Your questions,  recipes  and comments are always  welcome  here.   Thank you !