Can Anyone Help? 2018

[Calliegirl]

I would like to make this, but I hate the taste of rosemary. What other herbs/spices would work well with asparagus and carrots?
Roasted Asparagus, Baby Carrots, And Scallions Recipe - Food.com

 

[PTree15]

I love rosemary, so I'd be all over that. Dill would go nicely with carrots, but I'm not sure about the asparagus. I mostly just use a little salt, pepper and olive oil when I roast veggies.

 

[shyvas]

I would also leave out rosemary from this recipe as it would be too overpowering for asparagus and carrots. You could add a few drops of cider vinegar to the evo for the carrots, salt and pepper.
If you really like herbs, a sprinkle of thyme and a fresh bay leaf would go nicely with the carrots but the asparagus really doesn't need anything to vamp it up.

 

[KLS52]

Earth Balance...lots and lots of melted EB! Lol

 

[Calliegirl]

It came out pretty good without the rosemary. I added a sprinkling of a 21 seasoning mix, since I didn't have any thyme or bay leaves. I really need to add more spices/herbs to my collection.

 

[shyvas]

It came out pretty good without the rosemary. I added a sprinkling of a 21 seasoning mix, since I didn't have any thyme or bay leaves. I really need to add more spices/herbs to my collection.

Herbs and spices do have a shelf life and they can be expensive. I find that I really use the same ones over and over again:

Thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chilli flakes, oregano, Madras curry powder.

Vanilla, cocao, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, Mixed spice for baking and desserts. I also stock orange, lemon, coconut and maple essence which I usually buy at Sainsbury's.

I also stock chilli peppers ( red & green) and fresh ginger in the freezer. I also like frozen mint (which I also freeze) which pairs well
with grains such as couscous, millet or quinoa.

http://www.jamieshomecookingskills.com/pdfs/fact-sheets/Cupboard essentials.pdf

I usually by my herbs and spices in large quantities from supermarkets ( Wallmart has quite a good selection, Thrifty's, 49 parallel, Sainsbury's and Waitrose) as they are packed or in glass containers. I'm not too keen on bulk spices and herbs as they usually are stored in large open bags.

 

[Calliegirl]

I think I use this thread way too often.

Do you think adding a can of Rotel to some potato carrot cheese would work, or would it cause the cheese to break down?

 

[shyvas]

I think I use this thread way too often.

Do you think adding a can of Rotel to some potato carrot cheese would work, or would it cause the cheese to break down?

I had to google up Rotel - tomatoes and jalapeños ? Is the carrot, potato and cheese a sort of stew or soup ? You certainly can add tomatoes but the taste will be drastically altered. I find that carrots don't really pair well with tomatoes. However, there is no problem adding them to cheese.

 

[Calliegirl]

I had to google up Rotel - tomatoes and jalapeños ? Is the carrot, potato and cheese a sort of stew or soup ? You certainly can add tomatoes but the taste will be drastically altered. I find that carrots don't really pair well with tomatoes. However, there is no problem adding them to cheese.

The carrot, potato cheese is a cheese sauce made from potatoes and carrots. Vegan Nacho “Cheese”

 

[shyvas]

The carrot, potato cheese is a cheese sauce made from potatoes and carrots. Vegan Nacho “Cheese”

I see. Did you like the end result ?

 

[Calliegirl]

I did, although I didn't think it tasted like nacho cheese. I thought adding the Rotel might make it more flavorful, but I don't want to ruin a whole batch if it's not going to work.

 

[shyvas]

Does anyone use flour sack towels in their kitchen ? I discovered them via an article on cheese making and apparently they can be used for multiple purposes in the kitchen ; storing vegetables, covering food, straining yogurt etc;

Cheesecloth Alternative: Reusable Flour Sack Towels

 

[ledboots]

Does anyone use flour sack towels in their kitchen ? I discovered them via an article on cheese making and apparently they can be used for multiple purposes in the kitchen ; storing vegetables, covering food, straining yogurt etc;

Cheesecloth Alternative: Reusable Flour Sack Towels

My mom did! She used to use them in the kitchen all the time, she bought them initially with actual flour in, lol. Haven't thought of them in years.

 

[shyvas]

My mom did! She used to use them in the kitchen all the time, she bought them initially with actual flour in, lol. Haven't thought of them in years.

I stumbled across them when I was searching on how to strain yogurt. Apparently they are far superior to cheese cloth and can be used for many things in the kitchen.

They can be found at Target and WM's. I have also found them on eBay (Co UK) but they are quite expensive.

I really need to buy some and will be doing some research on I can find some inexpensive ones.

Threshold Kitchen Towel Floursack True White

 

[ledboots]

I stumbled across them when I was searching on how to strain yogurt. Apparently they are far superior to cheese cloth and can be used for many things in the kitchen.

They can be found at Target and WM's. I have also found them on eBay (Co UK) but they are quite expensive.

I really need to buy some and will be doing some research on I can find some inexpensive ones.

Threshold Kitchen Towel Floursack True White

Yes my mom used them for straining many things. Only certain ones to be used for straining the tomatoes, because no matter what, the tinge of red color remained... [emoji6]

 

[Moll Flanders]

My Grandmother used to use them.

 

[shyvas]

Yes my mom used them for straining many things. Only certain ones to be used for straining the tomatoes, because no matter what, the tinge of red color remained... [emoji6]

You can also use them to conserve fruit and vegetable, for proving bread and cleaning silver ware. Apparently they can be boiled and bleached to remove stains.

 

[PTree15]

Question: I am making latkes for the first time. Can you freeze the cooked ones? This recipe made about 20, lol.

 

[shyvas]

You can freeze them by spreading them onto a either a baking sheet or flat container separately.

They can be either gently refried or heated in a warm oven.

 

[PTree15]

Thank you, shyvas.