There are a lot of foodies in the Rappleye/Crompton extended family, members of which suddenly with the time and space to sink their teeth into fun recipes (or at least this bystander has!).
John and Amy have us covered sunup and sundown
Start with a Mimosa and flapjack breakfast, with a bag o' sow (bacon) from Dunkin!
Tulsa uses family recipe, Trudy approves!
white bean soup recommended by Kelly Rapp. That is a very good recipe. Shared w my vegan neighbor, he was impressed. So was Trudy.
Improvised spinach/mushroom pasta. After undercooking the pasta a bit, reserve 2cups (if doing a pound; I do half) of pasta water, add pasta, raw spinach, sautéed onion & garlic, sautéed mushrooms, a little butter. Add tons of Parmesan. Delish.
Meatless Wienies on Earth Day
I had a growler half full of Brown Ale, and needed to whip up a dinner entree to accompany Amy's splendid potato salad. So I emptied the suds into our largest sauce pan. Decided to go on-line before screwing things up. found this recipe: onions sugar, salt, pepper, water and ale of course, sautéed and simmered according to plan. Heated up some baked beans, and voila! a meatless picnic that left no one wanting.
Tulsa, once again. This time as her alter ego, F.G (for short :)
Sticking with the Frugal Gourmet & digging in the freezer, found three hot links. That was all it took. Soaked the red beans the night before, sautéed onion, garlic, jalapeño, green bell pepper, added dried spices. Stir into already simmering beans. Add sliced hot links in the end. Serve over white rice. This is the Southern style. Real yummy. Woke up thinking about them!
(editor's note: Dale's, a serving suggestion? Or is there a hidden meaning? Pray Tell Tulsa!)
From the Lucretia Food Innovation Lab: (it's all about the ROUX!
Has everyone forgotten about the can of tuna? I was determined not to go to the market. I reached for my can of tuna. I had elbow macaroni (why?), onions, celery, thyme; butter, milk, flour for the roux with some cheddar cheese, and frozen peas, sprinkled with cracker crumbs on top. Turned out great & I can reheat for dinner while I teach my class online tonight. Easy peasy & comfort food.
More from Gen III
Colin from the left coast:
three time zones from the Pacific to the Atlantic...
Tom. On. The. Board.
Billy Rap weighed in on Tax Day Eve:
Clearing out the squash onions and sweet potatos, a bachelor's delight before the Wednesday morning grocery shopping
EIGHT Time zones from Jolly Old England...
And down the coast with Casa Papa :
meanwhile in santa rosa: Apparently although we are alone in the house, it has not kept us from cooking for an entire family. Rosmary and olive crusted tuna with hollandaise. oh and that chocalate cake…
(Killer)
Now, from across the pond...
The U.K. team of Kelly and Ben have submitted an entry so heavy, so gargantuan, so Godzillian, that they truly deserve their own blog, soon to become a book. Our editorial staff can only humbly cut and paste in awe. Here comes the Typhoon:
NEWS FLASH! Saturday night Ann Crompton got on the board with her signature Souffle.
Tulsa has renamed 1805 Lucretia Avenue as "Carnivore Corner." Here's yet another reason why.
We'll refer to this beefy sandwich as "Lucky Lucretia"
Note the resourcefulness from our wiley chef:
"This week we were told to not go to the market or such things at all. So into the freezer I went. Found a hamburger patty. Fried it up with onions & jalapeño topped with some scraps of cheese I salvaged when making a half batch of garlic grits. Steamed a zucchini with lemon & olive oil. Mmmm. One of my best meals yet."
Pardon Tucker Dinner Bulletin from Anika:
"More happy Oreo cows. Yum! Going veggie during the weekdays from here on out."
Latest from the Pawtucket frontrunners...
Farewell to Buckwheat pancake season. Amy made the last batch of the year, the yeast kept alive from November to April, even made a trip to and from Canada. She had a helluva run. Great breakfast feature, low carb believe it or not.
April 4
Billy Rap and "The Presentation" (assist to our friendly enemy BLUE APRON)
April 3... while you were sleeping
Tulsa porks out in Echo Park, while up the coast, Peter and Robyn harvest their plentiful tomato crop with a vegetarian dish fit for the Roman emperor.
First, the fruit of Tulsa's labor on Lucretia Ave, a locale she now refers to as "Carnivore Corner." In her own words:
Meanwhile, up in NoCal, Here's visual evidence of Peter Crompton's amazing feast. Viva the Vine!
"Robyn makes eggplant Parmesan in a unusual way. We dredge the egg plant in flour, then egg, then Panko breadcrumbs, and then fry it, broil the cheese on top, but we only add the tomato sauce at table. That way the eggplant stays nice and crispy. Last year’s tomato crop was monumental ,So we have about 50 jars of homemade canned tomatoes to draw on for the sauce."
Monumental indeed...
Here was Ti's bean,'cado, tortilla and frijole fest south of the (Canadian) border.
Fact vs Rumor
It is rumored that Ti was spotted eating out of his compost bin by a backyard neighbor in recent days, a signaling to most residents in Grand Traverse County that the apocalypse had arrived. FOR THE RECORD, the compost had not, technically, been transferred to the official bin.
Here's the skinny... Stepdaughter Cora Kinney had chucked a perfectly ripe and lovely avocado peel into to Stage I kitchen compost bin, with gobs of lovely lime-green "Butter" inside. I discovered her faux pas before chucking the newly acquired scraps into the backyard Compost Cannon. I quickly swished a few digits into the shell, salvaging an ounce or two of that viscous gold into my gullet BEFORE tossing the remains to the worms and the microbes. Neighbors might still be aghast, but rest assured readers, the sequencing was relatively pristine. Next Topic Please!
April 3...
The Junior Varsity (Tim) in charge of dinner tonight. Leaning south, towards the border...
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Newsy Notes... a CCC (Covid's Culinary Companion) staffer has learned from a primary source that Colgate senior Tommy Rap is cooking up a storm from his honeymoon suite on the Delaware coast. However, he keeps forgetting to snap a photo. According to Tom, his marquee menu item was Chicken Marsala. To that our editorial staff says" "Trust, but verify." Pictures, PLEASE!
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April 2... relentless in Pawtucket. The Bill, Christy and BLUE APRON show.
APRIL FOOLS DAY
here's a clever trick, chocolate pudding made from Sweet Potatoes
Kicking off with Bill's Breakfast in Barrington:
March 31:
Echo Park channels the Mediterranean high up on Lucretia. Beloved Tulsa is now set for D-A-Y-S
Here's the expository from our favorite Editor in Chief:
STEP 1. STEP 2.
Three time zones east, Billy Rap manned the burners.
"Coconut curry, Wanton noodles with chicken soup simmering in background"
moments later, PLATED!
"Who's Hungry?" he asks rhetorically, and then dishing an apt hashtag #CovidFeasting
Happy Hour with John and Amy
March 30:
The Buzzer Beater: West Coaster Peter Crompton gets in at Midnight ET with this elegant plate:
This is green beans cooked with a little soy sauce Hot peppers, garlic and ginger and potatoes sautéed in sesame oil with garlic, Accompanied by a ahi tuna steak rubbed in ginger, and all topped off with a sauce made of cilantro, chicken stock, brown sugar, lime, fish sauce, And yes, garlic and ginger!
It’s a good thing we’re home alone because after this meal our breath would stun an ox at 20 paces.
Shopping tip: We don’t have Zekes Creek to get good fish at, but we’ve discovered that Costco has amazing fresh tuna steaks."
Thanks PETE. Moving down the left coast to La-La Land, we check in with that rocking ranch on Lucretia Ave. Hey Tulsa Kinney, what's cooking??
ALSO... here is the much sought after recipe for cabbage soup. ---->>>>>>>
There is a rumor that Pardon Tucker is poised to turn this text into a hot dish. Stay tuned!!!
Meanwhile, young Cora is keeping her diet pretty one dimensional.
Breaking bulletin from Summit, New Jersey. Breakfast with Ted!
Love the S-M-I-L-E!
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Kelly and Ben chime in from across the pond...
First is crispy seabass with roasted potatoes (Brit style)- sauce is lime, cilantro, garlic, bit of vinegar, & lemon- w radishes and spring onions :). Looks fancy but very easy/ simple ingredients.
Next up- big hunk of Shepherd's pie- good to bake in your biggest pan & have a hearty lunch helping for the week. Diced carrots, celery, onion for the bottom, then a layer of ground meat (you can use beef, lamb, turkey- or veggie substitute), & topped with peeled/ boiled potatoes mashed & mixed w/ cream (we do coconut milk or oat creme), bake for 20 min & feast. It's still very cold in London so it's nice to have a warm delicious mush.
John and Amy have us covered sunup and sundown
Start with a Mimosa and flapjack breakfast, with a bag o' sow (bacon) from Dunkin!
dinner time they provide the Piece d' resistance, steak tips from the fatted cow!
No wasting away during THIS pandemic. Animals beware!
Tulsa uses family recipe, Trudy approves!
white bean soup recommended by Kelly Rapp. That is a very good recipe. Shared w my vegan neighbor, he was impressed. So was Trudy.
Improvised spinach/mushroom pasta. After undercooking the pasta a bit, reserve 2cups (if doing a pound; I do half) of pasta water, add pasta, raw spinach, sautéed onion & garlic, sautéed mushrooms, a little butter. Add tons of Parmesan. Delish.
Meatless Wienies on Earth Day
I had a growler half full of Brown Ale, and needed to whip up a dinner entree to accompany Amy's splendid potato salad. So I emptied the suds into our largest sauce pan. Decided to go on-line before screwing things up. found this recipe: onions sugar, salt, pepper, water and ale of course, sautéed and simmered according to plan. Heated up some baked beans, and voila! a meatless picnic that left no one wanting.
Tulsa, once again. This time as her alter ego, F.G (for short :)
Sticking with the Frugal Gourmet & digging in the freezer, found three hot links. That was all it took. Soaked the red beans the night before, sautéed onion, garlic, jalapeño, green bell pepper, added dried spices. Stir into already simmering beans. Add sliced hot links in the end. Serve over white rice. This is the Southern style. Real yummy. Woke up thinking about them!
From the Lucretia Food Innovation Lab: (it's all about the ROUX!
More from Gen III
Colin from the left coast:
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and Chicken Parmesan!
three time zones from the Pacific to the Atlantic...
Tom. On. The. Board.
Turkey and Cheese Omelet w OJ... nice texture!! (Salsa??)
Billy Rap weighed in on Tax Day Eve:
EIGHT Time zones from Jolly Old England...
COLIN Rings the Bell! Miso salmon with white wine
meanwhile in santa rosa: Apparently although we are alone in the house, it has not kept us from cooking for an entire family. Rosmary and olive crusted tuna with hollandaise. oh and that chocalate cake…
(Killer)
Now, from across the pond...
The U.K. team of Kelly and Ben have submitted an entry so heavy, so gargantuan, so Godzillian, that they truly deserve their own blog, soon to become a book. Our editorial staff can only humbly cut and paste in awe. Here comes the Typhoon:
soft boiled eggs, butter beans & charred lemon w homemade aoli, garlic & spinach, sausage
Frittata, Green Salad, potatoes
(Editor's note: Appears to be prep for cucumber salad)
And the showstopper of the week-
Ben’s “Pot au Feu”-
Oxtail slow cooked for three hours w chunks of veg- potatoes, carrots, celery, leeks- served with pickles, mustard & sourdough
This was a whole roast chicken!! But all I got was bens beautifully prepared cut before we devoured it (Roast chicken spread with butter, mustard, & salt)
Another sea bass!
Broccoli with a lime sauce & mango w pan seared sea bass & radishes
Super easy/ cheap/ bulk lunch - Cous cous Cucumber Salad
Just a shot of springtime in London - we’ve had 75 degree days & everything is in bloom :)
Israeli couscous lunch w sumac, spices, parsley & lemon/oil dressing w homemade hummus
(Tulsa Kinney signature recipe)
NEWS FLASH! Saturday night Ann Crompton got on the board with her signature Souffle.
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Tulsa has renamed 1805 Lucretia Avenue as "Carnivore Corner." Here's yet another reason why.
We'll refer to this beefy sandwich as "Lucky Lucretia"
"This week we were told to not go to the market or such things at all. So into the freezer I went. Found a hamburger patty. Fried it up with onions & jalapeño topped with some scraps of cheese I salvaged when making a half batch of garlic grits. Steamed a zucchini with lemon & olive oil. Mmmm. One of my best meals yet."
Pardon Tucker Dinner Bulletin from Anika:
Latest from the Pawtucket frontrunners...
Risotto!
Farewell to Buckwheat pancake season. Amy made the last batch of the year, the yeast kept alive from November to April, even made a trip to and from Canada. She had a helluva run. Great breakfast feature, low carb believe it or not.
April 4
Billy Rap and "The Presentation" (assist to our friendly enemy BLUE APRON)
Jerry (in background) perfects Christy's experience...
April 3... while you were sleeping
Tulsa porks out in Echo Park, while up the coast, Peter and Robyn harvest their plentiful tomato crop with a vegetarian dish fit for the Roman emperor.
First, the fruit of Tulsa's labor on Lucretia Ave, a locale she now refers to as "Carnivore Corner." In her own words:
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"Robyn makes eggplant Parmesan in a unusual way. We dredge the egg plant in flour, then egg, then Panko breadcrumbs, and then fry it, broil the cheese on top, but we only add the tomato sauce at table. That way the eggplant stays nice and crispy. Last year’s tomato crop was monumental ,So we have about 50 jars of homemade canned tomatoes to draw on for the sauce."
Monumental indeed...
Here was Ti's bean,'cado, tortilla and frijole fest south of the (Canadian) border.
OLE!
Fact vs Rumor
It is rumored that Ti was spotted eating out of his compost bin by a backyard neighbor in recent days, a signaling to most residents in Grand Traverse County that the apocalypse had arrived. FOR THE RECORD, the compost had not, technically, been transferred to the official bin.
Here's the skinny... Stepdaughter Cora Kinney had chucked a perfectly ripe and lovely avocado peel into to Stage I kitchen compost bin, with gobs of lovely lime-green "Butter" inside. I discovered her faux pas before chucking the newly acquired scraps into the backyard Compost Cannon. I quickly swished a few digits into the shell, salvaging an ounce or two of that viscous gold into my gullet BEFORE tossing the remains to the worms and the microbes. Neighbors might still be aghast, but rest assured readers, the sequencing was relatively pristine. Next Topic Please!
April 3...
The Junior Varsity (Tim) in charge of dinner tonight. Leaning south, towards the border...
viva los jalapenos!
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Newsy Notes... a CCC (Covid's Culinary Companion) staffer has learned from a primary source that Colgate senior Tommy Rap is cooking up a storm from his honeymoon suite on the Delaware coast. However, he keeps forgetting to snap a photo. According to Tom, his marquee menu item was Chicken Marsala. To that our editorial staff says" "Trust, but verify." Pictures, PLEASE!
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April 2... relentless in Pawtucket. The Bill, Christy and BLUE APRON show.
Sausage meat sauce spinach for vitamins
APRIL FOOLS DAY
here's a clever trick, chocolate pudding made from Sweet Potatoes
(applied by Amy in T.C.)
Kicking off with Bill's Breakfast in Barrington:
"Kale omelet. Homemade kidney beans. Molasses, chili powder, S&P.
Slow cooked after overnight soak"
and then for dinner, the piece de resistance:
"Ginger pork meatballs w/ baby bok Choy and pickled radishes"
It's official, Billy Rap broke the blog.
March 31:
Echo Park channels the Mediterranean high up on Lucretia. Beloved Tulsa is now set for D-A-Y-S
Here's the expository from our favorite Editor in Chief:
"I had some canned tomatoes that I needed to use, so I defrosted two hot Italian sausages to add to my sautéed onion, garlic, red pepper & a jalapeño! Add tomatoes & small sauce w fresh basil & other italian spices. Cook about an hour. Sprinkle w Parmesan over pasta. Mmmm."
STEP 1. STEP 2.
Buon Appetito!
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Three time zones east, Billy Rap manned the burners.
"Coconut curry, Wanton noodles with chicken soup simmering in background"
moments later, PLATED!
"Who's Hungry?" he asks rhetorically, and then dishing an apt hashtag #CovidFeasting
----------------------------
Happy Hour with John and Amy
Now you're talking, Well played!
March 30:
The Buzzer Beater: West Coaster Peter Crompton gets in at Midnight ET with this elegant plate:
"Here’s our dinner from tonight. Life is rough when all you have to think about is cooking your next meal And have a daughter who fulfills all your shopping whims.
This is green beans cooked with a little soy sauce Hot peppers, garlic and ginger and potatoes sautéed in sesame oil with garlic, Accompanied by a ahi tuna steak rubbed in ginger, and all topped off with a sauce made of cilantro, chicken stock, brown sugar, lime, fish sauce, And yes, garlic and ginger!
It’s a good thing we’re home alone because after this meal our breath would stun an ox at 20 paces.
Shopping tip: We don’t have Zekes Creek to get good fish at, but we’ve discovered that Costco has amazing fresh tuna steaks."
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Thanks PETE. Moving down the left coast to La-La Land, we check in with that rocking ranch on Lucretia Ave. Hey Tulsa Kinney, what's cooking??
Hi All,
Here’s my homemade chicken soup I made yesterday. Made the stock Saturday with chicken and the trio: onion, carrot, celery with herbs and spices. Turned out pretty good!
Threw in some sauteed trio agin with some zucchini and made some matzo balls. Pretty damned good.
ALSO... here is the much sought after recipe for cabbage soup. ---->>>>>>>
There is a rumor that Pardon Tucker is poised to turn this text into a hot dish. Stay tuned!!!
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Appears that Dexter is stockpiling Omega 3's to start his Monday morn out in Hollywood! Love the variety platter at bottom of screen. Chop sticks for handling breakfast is a WIN!
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Breaking bulletin from Summit, New Jersey. Breakfast with Ted!
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Kelly and Ben chime in from across the pond...
First is crispy seabass with roasted potatoes (Brit style)- sauce is lime, cilantro, garlic, bit of vinegar, & lemon- w radishes and spring onions :). Looks fancy but very easy/ simple ingredients.
Next up- big hunk of Shepherd's pie- good to bake in your biggest pan & have a hearty lunch helping for the week. Diced carrots, celery, onion for the bottom, then a layer of ground meat (you can use beef, lamb, turkey- or veggie substitute), & topped with peeled/ boiled potatoes mashed & mixed w/ cream (we do coconut milk or oat creme), bake for 20 min & feast. It's still very cold in London so it's nice to have a warm delicious mush.
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March 29...
Salmon with soy and citrusy charred scallions. Delightful
VOILA!
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Here's a quick roundup from Rhode Island to Michigan. Leading off is Anika down at the Crompton R.I. ranch at Pardon Tucker. Since her Kurt Russell imitation escaping from New York, she's had plenty of time on her hands, and crushed it!
"I made this banana bread with no butter and no sugar. As good as the real thing."
Meanwhile, 900 miles west in Northern Michigan, Amy MacKay went deep into her library to whip up the following.
All right campers, the gauntlet has been thrown down. Stoke your fires and uncork the spices. We await your culinary contributions with bated breath.
For those scoring at home, Annie had 3 stills worth two points apiece (6), and Amy had a three-point video. Time to get in the game!
BREAKING NEWS, Billy Rap just checked in
Yogurt and strawberries with a spoon of Jamestown honey to cheer up a gray day.
what, no comments?? Get active troops :)
ReplyDeletePlease no reading when you are hungry! I haven't had lunch yet and I'm salivating! Kudos to TI for your witty editorial. So fun! Gonna go make some lunch now...
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm out. After Billy's last entry...come on! Also, Billy needs to fess up. Is that Christie's cookin'?
ReplyDeleteAnother thing, please include some recipes. I would love the pudding recipe made outta sweet poes...
Don't quit Tulsa! Keep in mind, Billy Rap is not only working in tandem with Christy, BUT they are driving up the stock price in BLUE APRON. I'm in committee trying to figure out how many points to deduct.
DeleteI am relieved to see I'm not the only meat-eater on this blog! At least we all take note. As I told Timmy, I do eat meatless dishes...gonna dig into my split pea soup for lunch now.
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