Introducing: A Peep Into Your Veggie Pot-Come Share!

[Lalaloula]

*Banner courtesy of Phil Q.*

Come share your menu ideas and favourite recipes!

We all love to cook and bake-that�s why we are here! And we also all love chat and learn something new about food and its preparation everyday.

There are so many different ingredients to use and also a million different ways of preparing them. From classic cooking to wild and exotic, the world of food offers something for everyone. That�s probably one of the most exciting things about zaar: You log on and suddenly youre in this completely different place, where you can try out so many different things. If you feel like trying something new, you don�t have to look very far to find that dish, you�ve always wanted to try, but never dared to. But sometimes that choice can also be overwhelming, so why not take a peep at what other people are up to and find some inspiration in your fellow zaarites kitchen?!

What people dish up for breakfast, lunch or dinner varies greatly not only from region to region or country to country, but also depending on the individual itself.
In Germany for example breakfast is not a warm meal, but traditionally consists of either cereal/muesli with milk/yogurt or sandwhiches, which can be sweet (jam, nutella, honey) or savoury (cheese, ham). In America on the other hand breakfast often involves hot food such as pancakes with syrup or fried bacon and sausages with hash browns and eggs.

We unite so many cultures and people on this platform, that Im sure we could all find some inspiration for our daily cooking in taking a look at what the others are up to. That�s why we have come up with this new thread: �A peep into your veggie pot!�.

If youre interested, you have the possibility of sharing your menu ideas for the week with anyone who likes to hear about them. This way we can all learn about the eating habits and cooking favourites of others and adapt those to our liking.
For us it sounds like a great way of learning more about different kinds of breakfast, lunch and dinner. We would love to hear what you dish up for your family and when!

To break the ice, well make a start by telling you all about our meals this week:
So, here�s what Ive already made or plan on making later:

Very nutritious, yummy, versatile and easy to prepare. A great side dish to almost any meal or if youre a pumpkin lover like me-the star of the evening all by itself :
FT�s Spicy Roast Pumpkin

A perfect way to start the day (no, Im not a drunkard�)
JB�s fabulous, 6 ingredient Dom Deluise's Beer Bread
and Raven's yummylicious Beer Batter Cheese Bread

A lovely way of dishing up the humble spud�for me one of the best tater salads Ive ever eaten. Great as a side with other veggies or on a buffet with crusty bread:
Daisygrl64�s Herbed Potato Salad

Well, that�s what has happened in my kitchen lately..what about yours? Let us have a PEEP INTO YOUR VEGGIE POT!

[Lalaloula]

Recipe Collection

First Week 8/19-8/26
Easy Cheesy Corn Dip (Mild) #284588 by JB
Pineapple Pecan Cheese Spread #316733 by JB
Make Your Own Boursin Cheese - Paula Deen #248495 by LifeIsGood
Swedish Scones #384786 by Iceland
Roasted Butternut Squash With Lime and Rosemary #261814 by MarraMamba
Wheat Berry Salad With Red Fruit #382938 by JB
Tomato Salad - Domates Salatasi #281838 by Chef floWer
Beer Batter Cheese Bread #310191 by Ravenseyes
Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer #325186 by VegSocialWorker
Peanut Butter Granola #361127 by Weekendcooker
Broccoli Souffle #345807 by Weekendcooker
Garlic Lover's Fettuccine With Olive Oil, Garlic and Zucchini #361069 by KateL
Sweet Lemon-Jicama Slaw (Ww) #382052 by Florida Native
Toffee Apple Turnover Pie #348112 by weekend cooker
Maple Walnut Sourdough Bread #37334 by DonnaM.
Sourdough Grain & Seed Bread #384703 by Katzen
Turkish Coffee #232967 by JulieB.
Tahini and Honey Spread #384977 by MarraMamba

Second Week 8/27-9/03
Banana-Trail Mix Muffins #384601 by Crafty Lady 13
55 House Salad #222166 by Diner524
Cunetto's Spaghetti Con Broccoli (Actual Recipe) #353741 by JB
Go-Go Garlic Bread #245490 by Diner524
Honey-Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme and Verjus Dressing by French Tart
Summer Fruits in a Lemon Verbena and Mint Tea by MarraMamba
Simple Fresh Pear Ice by Gaillang
Fruit in Cones by Gaillang
Dried and Fresh Fruit Compote by katew
Linguine With Mushroom Sage Sauce by 2hot2handle
Marge's Zucchini Pie by 2hot2handle
Grilled Tomato and Basil Bruschetta by 2hot2handle
Summer Bounty Soup by 2hot2handle
Fried Zucchini A'la Fred Foster by 2hot2handle
Greek Salad Pitas With Hummus by 2hot2handle

Third Week 9/04-9/11
Easy Apple Kugel by Sarah Chana
Broccoli Cauliflower Kugel by Mrsspeevs
Cinnamon Oranges by Happy Hippie
Veggie Fajitas by Chef Sunshine
Maple Carrot Muffins by katew
Aggression Cookies by Karen Elizabeth
Cheese Scones by Kellogs
My Gramma's Graham Bread by CB
Spicy Cornbread by Chef Dudo
Oat Cookies by Noo
Cheese and Basil Giant Scones by Dancer^
Sour Cream Biscuit by Chef Dudo
Ultimate Chocolate-Chip Cookies by Little Chef
Hamhorns by Iceland
Weight Watcher's Peach Scones by TeresaS

Fourth Week 9/12-9/19
Brown Basmati Rice With Sorrel and Lemon by ~Rita~
Cucumber Basil Martini by CulinaryQueen
Herbed Corn on the Cob Grilled in Foil by ~Rita~
Saffron Scented Fresh Figs With Cinnamon and Honey by FT
Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Canned Green Hell! by ~Rita~
Borage Jelly by ~Rita~
Spiced Pickled Red Cabbage by ~Rita~
East European Cucumber Salad by *Bellinda*
Garlic Tomatoes With Herbs and a Hint of Walnuts. by ~Rita~
Sun-Dried Tomato Bread by ~Rita~
Everyday Italian Balsamic BBQ Sauce by John J. O'Sullivan™
4 Bean Salad by Muffinlady
Ranch Salad Dressing by Muffinlady
Wild Rice Salad by Derf
Kelly's Blueberry Banana Bread by WildFlour
Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies (Sugar Free) by MellyLou


Fifth Week 9/20-9/27
Broccoli Rice Hot Dish #385378 by Crafty Lady 13
Peach Margarita #250196 ratherbeswimmin'
Fresh Peach Martini #391033 by JB
Vegetarian Cabbage Soup #275767 by Kat
Buttermilk Honey Wheat Bread (Abm) #128588 by Lvs2Cook
Butternut Squash Coconut Curry #391281 by Kozmic Blues
Starbucks Banana Walnut BreadStarbucks Banana Walnut Bread by Chef amfox
Raw Apple Crumble (No Bake) #215689 by Sam#3
Triple Choc Cookies #331344 by katew

Sixth Week 9/28-10/05
Crock Pot Stewed Apples #76883 by Shiraz
Roman Summer Salad #236449 by Sharon 123
Tri-Colore Orzo #301457by Kim12469
Nut or Seed Milk #340072 by mersaydees
Snoqualmie Wild Rice Apple Salad #114928 by julesong
Potato Salad (Kartoflusalat in Iceland) #254676 by twissis
Beetroot, Apple and Carrot Salad #301255 by Chef #758501
Quick Carrot and Apple Salad #47150 by peachez
Corn Chowder (Raw Food) #327906 by Syd
30-Second Nut Milk (Raw Food) #375184 by Syd
Cabbage and Potato Soup (Caldo Verde) #13418by Derf
Pink Potato Salad #111125 by WonderMima

Seventh Week 10/06-10/13
Goblin Gorp #109422 by rochsann
Zucchini Crust Tomato Basil Tart #107553 by Sharon123

Eighth Week 10/14-10/21
Ginger Pineapple Spritzer #324619by Sydney Mike
Baked Pecan Oatmeal #375829by loof
Soft Golden Crust Beer Yeast Bread (Abm) #167900by Marie
Dom Deluise's Vegetable Stew #382504 by JB


Ninth Week 10/22-10/29
Festive Skillet Corn #91564 by ellie_
Garlic Soup (Soupe a L'ail) #376100 by swissms
Irish Vegetarian Colcannon #20754 by Bergy
Weight Watchers Barley With Butternut Squash, Apples and Onions #245872 by Vraklis
Grandma Louise's Oatmeal With Grated Apples #279803 by KellyMac6
Weight Watchers Milk Shake (Flex or Core) #254025 by dreamer in ontario
Crunchy Fruit Yoghurt #387866by katew
Savory Vegetable Stew #394349by daisygrl64
Green Beans Ezekiel #347960by chocolatl
Spinach and Garlic Soup #365498by duonyte


Tenth Week 10/30-11/6
Crock Pot Vegetarian Minestrone Soup #395313 by Mersaydees

Eleventh Week 11/07-11/14
Accidental Veggie Tortilla Pizza #392262 by Derf
The Realtor's Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin #368474 by Realtor by Day, Chef by Night
Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Vegetables #305797 by Samantha in Ut
Littlemafia's Persian Grated Apples #394266 by littlemafia
Beet and Watercress Salad #363299 by ellie_
Polenta With Kale and Portobello Mushrooms (Rachael Ray) #397730 by JB

Twelfth Week 11/15-11/22
Sweet Potato Chews for Dogs #248608 by Dreamer
Sweet Butternut Squash With Apples #330893 by JB
Sweet Hawaiian Yeast Bread (bread Machine) #94674 by Chris from Kansas
Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin #301543 FT

Thirteenth Week 11/23-11/30
Hot and Sticky Vegetable Stir-Fry #376060 by Nimz
Orange, Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad #345539 by swissms
Bavarian Red Cabbage #290397 by JackieOhNo!
Holiday Pumpkin Nut Bread #381431 by Carol's Mistletoe Kitchen
Hershey's Milk Chococlate Chip Pecan Pound Cake #373341 by Realtor by day, Chef by night
Honey Roasted Peanut Butter Toffee Swirl Cookies #179928 by Nimz
Coffee & Cranberry Breakfast Biscotti #339022 by HokiesLady
Lemony Biscotti #380764 by Gailanng
Raisin-Cinnamon-Scones With Sesame-Caramel-Chunks #371363 by Lalaloula
Cinnamon Chip Scones #182783 by SaraEMiller
Easy Blueberry Almond Scones #400789 by Katzen
Veggie Loaf #248055 by Prose
Briami -- Baked Vegetables (Greece) #374175 by Sydney Mike
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie #240470 by Katzen
Cinnamon Pumpkin Banana Bread #382534 by CoffeeB
Cinnamon Raisin Bread (2 Loaves) #342534 by KC_Cooker
Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze #376017 by swissms
Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf #397754 by Deantini

Fourteenth Week 12/01-12/08

Fifteenth Week 12/09-12/16
Mushroom and Spinach Quiche With Potato Crust #391788 by MommyDiva
Salata me Spanakofeta (Beet and Spinach Salad) #11072 by Julesong
Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods #139694 by Karen=^..^=
Kenyan Vegetable Curry #402451 by superblondieno2
Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Spice Cake #77442 by Evamyth
Anti-Pasto Appetizers #287914 by Small-Town Cook
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto #14784 by Mirj
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto #8535 by Tish
Honey Oatmeal Bread #66968 by KimmieOH
Broccoli and Cheese Topped Potatoes #160119 by SouthernBell2627
Rocio Salad (Beets, Avocado and Feta) #372630 by JanuaryBride

Sixteenth Week 12/17-12/24
Soy Ginger Vinaigrette Soy Ginger Vinaigrette by Katzen
Farro Salad #379881 by ~Rita~
Burger Queen's Zesty Dippin' Sauce #288410 by Recipe<3r
Nutty Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad #394938 by WiGal
Crock Pot Spinach Special #198470 by appleydapply

NEW YEAR--2010

First Week 01/01-01/07
Mushroom and Barley Soup (Crock Pot) #320965 by ellie_
Quick and Easy Black Eyed Pea Salad #406859 by JanuaryBride
Banana Peach Buttermilk Smoothie #175606 by KittyKitty
Lemon Tabouli With Tender Romaine #353513 by swissms

Second Week 01/08-01/15
Cranberry Soda Bread With Lime Glaze #387285 by Boomette
Crock Pot Vegetarian Minestrone Soup #395313 by mersaydees
Chocolate Hummus #397936 by Deantini

Third Week 01/16-01/23
Vegetarian Moroccan Stew #335835 by mike key
Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa #54016 by Rita
Chocolate Hummus #397936 by Deantini

Fourth Week 01/24-01/31
Easy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese #81853 by *Pamela*
No Bake Cranberry Nut Cookies #408472 by JanuaryBride
Coleslaw With Peanuts and Raisins #357125 by JanuaryBride
Fudgy Brownies #343010 by Wish I Could Cook
Secret Ingredient Curried Cauliflower Soup #371337 by Wish I Could Cook
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies #259348 by hipbonez
Mock Tuna Salad #263391 by Wendy's Kitchen

Fifth Week 02/01-02/07

Sixth Week 02/08-02/15
Kumara (Sweet Potato) Dampers #376528 by I'm Pat


Seventh Week 02/16-02/23
Mucho Margarita Cupcakes (Vegan) #311158 by Ms*Bindy
Vegan Elvis Cupcakes #305355 by danakscully64
Basic Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes #259057 by PrudenceWichett
Mexican Chopped Salad With Beets & Walnuts #306711 by JB
Parsley and Chive Scones #410882 by Tisme
Hearty Nut Bread--Bread Machine #36354 by DonnaM.
Red, White and Blue Salad #378850 by Acadia
Fire Roasted Tomato Soup #408617 by Debbwl
Vegan Macaroni and Yeast #337575 by VeganMa Ma
Chunky Lentil-Cashew Soup#219142 by Prose
Cauliflower Dal With Panch Phoron #352834 by Karen Elizabeth

Eighth Week 02/24-03/03
Mushroom Fry-Up #388500 by Sydney Mike
Baked Garlic Mushrooms #255142 by *Mandy*
Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Raisin Stuffed Apples ! #292191 by Sharon123
Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer #325186 by VegSocialWorker
Basic Seitan - Chicken Flavor #397519 by KozmicBlues

Ninth Week 03/04-03/11
Orange, Banana and Oat Bran Breakfast Muffins #314442 by Sonya01
Mulligatawny Soup with Lentils #88719 by tessamami
Asian Orange Juice #313445 by Katanashrp
Egg Sandwich #284613 by AndiofLongemeadowFarm
Delicious Fruit and Cheese Salad #287750 by Fluffster
Composed Greek Salad #183614 by NurseJaney
Kittencal's Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake #96886 by Kittencalskitchen
Reciep #416105 #416105 by JB
Pearl Barley Soup #386418 by Tisme
Kittencal's Balsamic Vinaigrette #154351 by Kittencal

Tenth Week 03/12-03/19
Spicy Chickpea Tagine #317123 by Nasseh

Tenth Week 03/20-03/27
Creamy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate (Vegan) #404532 by the80srule
Lentil Salad With Baby Beets & Feta #312573 by **Mandy**
Irish Soda Bread #15184 by Derf
Breakfast Chilli Beans #397390 by katew
Pumpkin Savoury Style MashPumpkin Savoury Style Mash by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci
Greek Stuffed Tomatoes #375110 by shuzbud
Milk BrowniesMilk Brownies by chefshapeweaver

Eleventh Week 03/28-04/04
Wheat Berry Salad With Red Fruit by January Bride
Sczechuan Noodles by Kozmic Blues
Basic Marinated and Baked Tofu by mliss29
Spinach Vegetable Pie byRandi0721
Healthy Breakfast Bowl by Lalaloula
On the Fly Margherita Pizza for One by Lori Mama
Low Fat Cheesy Veggie Bake (Crock Pot) by SarahBeth

Twelfth Week 04/05-04/12
Quick Mix Kale Salad (Raw Recipe) by JB
Granola by Bergy
Honey Almond Date Balls by Sharon 123
Gluten Free and Vegan Sesame Truffles by Elana's Pantry
Two-Step Truffles by Realtor By Day Chef by Night
Saffron-Scented White Chocolate Truffles by stormylee
Spinach-Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Almonds by Annisette
Creamy Barley With Tomatoes and Greens by JanuaryBride
Banana Split Pudding Brownies by BB2011
Southern Fried Tofu by Sharon123
Sweet and Spicy Yams by Annacia
Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer by VegSocialWorker

Thirteenth Week 04/12-04/19
Garlic and Kale Soup by JanuaryBride
Melon With Sweet Lime Dressing by Crafty Lady
Gomae - Japanese Style Spinach Salad by Chef floWer
Miso Baked Tofu by Cynna
30-Minute Seasoned Sweet Potato / Yam Fries (Baked Not Fried) by the80srule
Curried Spinach Salad by breezermom
Lentil,corn and Sweet Pepper Chilli (Ww 5 Points) by Noo
Guacamole by Rita
Kiyuri Namasu (Cucumber Salad) by Cleticevergreen

Fourteenth Week 04/20-04/27
Ultimate Lunchbox Muffins by peachy_pie
Ed's Salad by Baby Kato
Quick-Braised Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese by JB
Raisin, Rice and Carrot Salad by JanuaryBride
Smoky Grilled Asparagus by Chef Sarita in Austin Texas
Roasted Carrot-Fennel Soup by Veggie Girl NYC
Nutty Brown Rice Salad by Katew
Vegan Clam-Free Chowder by EmilyStrikesAgain

Fifteenth Week 04/28-05/05
Indonesian Cucumber Salad by Pets'R'us
Indonesian Fried Bananas by Pets'R'us
Lima Beans With Cheese by Sharon123
Balsamic Strawberries by Miss Erin

Sixteenth Week 05/06-05/13

Seventeenth Week 05/14-05/21
Rocket (Arugula), Pear and Walnut Salad #343603 by JustJanS
Vegan Cheesy Rice & Cabbage Casserole #424322 by ajball
Almond Pie Crust #138940 by Chey
Peanut Butter Pie (Vegan) #302394 by Veggie_boy4687

Eighteenth Week 05/22-05/29
Swedish "meat" Balls With Gravy (Vegan) #426798 by magpiediner
Oven-Baked Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes With Rosemary #422768 by Lalaloula
Truly Low Carb Hot Cereal #221284 by Sweet baboo
Mexican Rice #117892 by Pot Scrubber
Boreks (Turkish Appetizers) #362535 by Mary Winecoff
Roasted Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas #331939 by Mama's Kitchen
Devil’s Red-Hot Millet Hash (Vegetarian) #204609 by Chrystabel
Green Chili Hummus Dip #94308 by ~Rita~
Roasted Garlic and Three Cheese Spread #415637 by Debbwl
Asparagus Pesto Pasta #422784 by starrynews
Warm Goat Cheese Dip #284381 by Boomette
Lentil Casserole #423608 by bmcnichol
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Spread #274353 by Babzy

Ninteenth Week 05/29-06/05
Citrus Compote #421148 by ellie
Iced Cappuccino #426987 by Pink Diamond
Egg Casserole for Two #206038 by Lainey 6605
A Really Good Tomato Recipe #242319 by Lainey 6605

[Sharon123]

Hi! I don't have time to participate right now, but looking forward to seeing what everybody is eating!

[Debbwl]

Lalaloula, I love seeing and experiencing cultural differences. Thus I am looking forward to your Veggie Pot. Since I have been tagging I no longer plan my meals a week ahead. Should start doing it though as not planning is causing me to spend more money and gain weight. So I will be checking in to see what is going on. Are you going to be playing games? Maybe a cultural night, where we learn something about another culture and make a dish from that culture, well just an idea. I know it is evening Germany so I hope you have a nice evening.

[JanuaryBride]

So last evening I took 3 appetizers to a meeting. . .all were vegetarian and very yummy. I SO planned on photographing them and it just didn't happen

Easy Cheesy Corn Dip (Mild) (posted by me) served with Frito Scoops

Pineapple Pecan Cheese Spread (posted by me) served with Wheat Thins

Make Your Own Boursin Cheese - Paula Deen (posted by Life is Good) served with crackers and veggies. This is a MUST TRY recipe here, my friends. I have made it multiple times and end up giving away the recipe frequently.

[Lalaloula]

JB, those recipes sound super yummy! They reminded me of having to serve up some appies as well some time soon. Just cause I have so many of them saved to try out and never get around doing so. Well, maybe I should just host a party or something.

You have to see the bright side of you not having got the chance to take some pics: Everyone liked them so much that they were gone in no time and this is the perfect excuse for you to dish the recipes up again soon.

Anyways, thanks so much for sharing!
Loula

[JanuaryBride]

Lalaloula wrote:


You have to see the bright side of you not having got the chance to take some pics: Everyone liked them so much that they were gone in no time and this is the perfect excuse for you to dish the recipes up again soon.

Actually I ported them to the party in tupperware and planned to put them in pretty dishes upon arrival. . .but as soon as I took them out of the bag the gals took off the lids and dug in

[Lalaloula]

Debbwl wrote:
Lalaloula, I love seeing and experiencing cultural differences. Thus I am looking forward to your Veggie Pot. Since I have been tagging I no longer plan my meals a week ahead. Should start doing it though as not planning is causing me to spend more money and gain weight. So I will be checking in to see what is going on. Are you going to be playing games? Maybe a cultural night, where we learn something about another culture and make a dish from that culture, well just an idea. I know it is evening Germany so I hope you have a nice evening.

Hey debbie!
So nice to see you here!
You dont need to have you meals all planned out to participate. I myself dont do that either as the tagging makes me very impulsive. Just check in and tell us what you just made recently and liked especially or what you want to do soon. Wed luv to hear whats cooking in your pots!

As far as the games are concerned: What a GREAT IDEA! I hadnt thought of it, but it sounds lovely! Ill have a chat with my co-hosts about it and Im sure well have that as a feature somehow. Would you like to tell us something about the traditions in your state/home town/family, maybe?! Id luv to hear it!
Thanks for all the input and please come back again!
Have a lovely evening, too!
Loula

[JanuaryBride]

OK. . .so food this week. . .

I made Wheat Berry Salad With Red Fruit which I have had for breakfast 3 days in a row now LOL. I did throw some peaches in it the second day to liven it up! It is SO delish.


I had Tomato Salad - Domates Salatasi for lunch on Monday which was as yummy as it was pretty.


I made a quick vegetable soup with some leftovers from the fridge (and a few items from the pantry) on Monday and served it with Ravenseyes Beer Batter Cheese Bread which was a WONDERFUL pairing.


Tuesday night we had one of our frequent repeaters which is VegSocialWorker's Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer (I make it with all mushrooms and zucchini instead of seitan). HIGHLY recommend this served atop some garlic mashed potatoes.


I just threw this in the crockpot: Peanut Butter Granola (posted by weekend cooker). Pre-cooked it is AMAZING stuff.


Lastly, I plan to make Broccoli Souffle (posted by weekend cooker) this evening for dinner.

[Lalaloula]

JB,
thanks so much for sharing with us! I seriously wish I could sneak into your house and have dinner with you! Everything you dish up sounds so yummy! I luv the idea of pairing things...its something I dont do very often. I either have the soup or the bread...Dont really know why...
Ill add your recipes to our list. In the end well hopefully have a big cookbook full of yummy stuff to go to for inspiration.
Loula

Oh, here's what I had for breakkie today:
Swedish Scones #384786 by Iceland

and dinner was very yummy, too featuring one of my favourite veggies:

Roasted Butternut Squash With Lime and Rosemary #261814 by MarraMamba

[Katzen]

WOW There are some yummy recipes here!

I'll tell you what I made this week, and then I'll come back later and let you know what I'm up to this weekend, as my "tagged" spreadsheet is on my home computer (don't tell, but I'm at work!)

KateL's Garlic Lover's Fettuccine With Olive Oil, Garlic and Zucchini was a HUGE hit when I made it on Sunday. I think I'll make it again this weekend!

(Oh, Laura, you asked me what this is in the background - that's a mozaic storm lamp that you put a candle in - it's so pretty!)

FloridaNative's Sweet Lemon-Jicama Slaw (Ww) was also delicious - who knew that jicama was high fibre and so GOOD?


weekend cooker's Toffee Apple Turnover Pie is also so easy and good!!!


AND, for anyone who is a sourdough lover like me, I made Donna M.'s Maple Walnut Sourdough Bread, which, like all of her recipes, is perfect!


And lastly, I've been experimenting lately with whole grain and seed & grain sourdough recipes, creating my own, and I made one up using a a mix I also made up, well, more of an addition mix, based on a product you can buy from King Arthur's website. My version is Sourdough Grain & Seed Bread, and I proofed the sourdough yesterday, soaked the grain mix overnight, mixed it this morning, and have the dough proofing in the fridge. I really, really, hope it turns out! My standby breakfast is toasted home made bread with chunky peanut butter and jam, which is what this loaf is destined for in the morning...

I'll be back later with my plans for the weekend... I know they involve an italian pasta salad with some veggie salami and veggie ham, Karen Elizabeth's Cajun Salad Dressing and Rice Salad, and, some baking with blueberries!

So... what have YOU made recently, and what are you making this week?

Kat

[Debbwl]

Lalaloula wrote:

Debbwl wrote:
Lalaloula, I love seeing and experiencing cultural differences. Thus I am looking forward to your Veggie Pot. Since I have been tagging I no longer plan my meals a week ahead. Should start doing it though as not planning is causing me to spend more money and gain weight. So I will be checking in to see what is going on. Are you going to be playing games? Maybe a cultural night, where we learn something about another culture and make a dish from that culture, well just an idea. I know it is evening Germany so I hope you have a nice evening.

Hey debbie!
So nice to see you here!
You dont need to have you meals all planned out to participate. I myself dont do that either as the tagging makes me very impulsive. Just check in and tell us what you just made recently and liked especially or what you want to do soon. Wed luv to hear whats cooking in your pots!

As far as the games are concerned: What a GREAT IDEA! I hadnt thought of it, but it sounds lovely! Ill have a chat with my co-hosts about it and Im sure well have that as a feature somehow. Would you like to tell us something about the traditions in your state/home town/family, maybe?! Id luv to hear it!
Thanks for all the input and please come back again!
Have a lovely evening, too!
Loula

One of the things we enjoy about CA is that there a lot of annual food festivals. Such as the peach festival, garlic festival, the almond festival and so many more there about 10 different ones a year all with in about a two hour drive of were we live. And even more fun are the cultural festivals such as Cinco De Mayo, Island Pacific Days, The Greek Food festival and quite a few others. Our first five years of marriage we spent almost every weekend at one festival or another. We have seen a decline in the in the number and size of the festivals over the last few years, thinking the economy has gotten them. As for us DH works most weekends so we can no longer just take off like we us to.

Hope this inspires every one else to share a little of there lives as well.

[Lalaloula]

Oh Kat, those dishes all look amazingly yummy! I cant help myself, they really make me feel like eating even though its so late here already and Ive just had dinner!

Those spaghetti went right into my cookbook. I luv garlic and I luv zucchini, so this is a must-try for me. Actually pasta is one of the most popular dishes in my parents' house. My mum luves Italian cuisine and her pasta is fabulous. She is one of those people, who cook by feeling/eye only. I admire that so much!
Thanks for telling me about the lamp. My sis had suspected it to be some mosaic thing and she was right. It looks beautiful and makes for a lovely colourful background! What a great idea to use it as a prop!

Ive never eaten jicama...what is it and how does it taste? Id luv to try it out, but Im not sure I can get it here. Anyone wanna share some more recipes featuring it?

Mmmm, youve completely got me with that absolutely gorgeous shot of the apple turnover pie. It makes me drool! Was it really easy to do? It looks so complicated-very fancy.

That bread looks like the most yummy bread Ive seen in a long time. So fruity, hearty and delish. Ive never used sourdough, but I like it in breads a lot. I cant believe you made up your own bread! Thats fantastic!!!
Cant wait to see a pic and hear how it turned out!

Have a lovely evening all of you and HAPPY COOKING!
Loula

[Lalaloula]

Debbwl wrote:

One of the things we enjoy about CA is that there a lot of annual food festivals. Such as the peach festival, garlic festival, the almond festival and so many more there about 10 different ones a year all with in about a two hour drive of were we live. And even more fun are the cultural festivals such as Cinco De Mayo, Island Pacific Days, The Greek Food festival and quite a few others. Our first five years of marriage we spent almost every weekend at one festival or another. We have seen a decline in the in the number and size of the festivals over the last few years, thinking the economy has gotten them. As for us DH works most weekends so we can no longer just take off like we us to.

Hope this inspires every one else to share a little of there lives as well.

Debbie, thanks so much for sharing this great info with us!

Im amazed to hear about these festivals! That surely must be lovely! What a pity you cant go there that often anymore, though. But well, you still get to see some of them, which I think is really nice!

Here in Germany we dont have that many different festivals about food. We have fairs and there is a lot of food there, too, but not for the purpose of learning about certain types of food (like peaches etc.). Im sure you know what Im on about. The food is more part of the entertainment...

Then in some regions there is something like a wine festival, where you get to sample different types of wine and alcohol...

Id luv to go to one of the festivals you told us about!
Ill look them up on the internet to see some pics...

Loula

[Debbwl]

Here are just a few

Gilroy Garlic Festival http://gilroygarlicfestival.com/

Asparagus Festival http://www.asparagusfest.com/

Peach Festival http://www.marysvillepeachfest.com/

Chocolate Festival http://oakdalechamber.com/content/view/12/41

Strawberry Festival http://www.strawberry-fest.org/

Almond Festival http://www.oakleychamber.com/almondfestival.html