• Some oddball fun! (MM'd)

    From Carol Shenkenberger@1:275/100 to All on Sun May 19 13:38:49 2024
    Ever had a dinner where majic happened among the elements yet very much a 'toss in what ya got' lazy style?

    That was last night and Don asked me to write that one down as he wants it as a regular.

    This is very much a 'short stint' cookery. Excellent for people who can't stand for long periods of time.

    1- Scrub 3 Yukon potatoes or other waxy potato. cut longwise then the halves longwise again for 4 'pickle spear shapes'. (break)

    2- Get big pot for boiling the potatoes. Chop across the potatos for largish bites and place in water in the pot. Dice 1/2 a small onion and put to the side. (break)

    3- Wash 4-6 stocks of mature Bok Choy. Number depends on size of stocks (ie; outer vs inner). Slice Bock Choy (including whites) longwise down the center then across to bitesize. Place greens in flat bottomed wok or deep sided frying pan. (break)

    4- Chop 8oz mushrooms, excellent choice is mature (bigger) 'straw mushrooms', if you can find them. Any type mushroom will do well enough though. Add to wok along with 1/2 the onions. Retrieve grainy mustard from fridge to warm a bit. (break)

    5- Drain potatoes and run hottest tap water then fill pot and set to boil for 1 hour (15 mins to hit boil, 45 to cook). Retrieve containers for leftovers (with lids) and set strainer in sink. (break).


    6- Drain potatoes then put back in pot. Add remaining onion, 2 1/2 TB brown grainy mustard, 1/2 cup mayo (NOT miracle whimp!), black pepper to taste (salt at serving time) and setaside. Place 1/4cup per serving of frozen shrimp in regular frying pan with 2TB butter. Now wait for family to get home.

    7- Start shrimp. Add olive oil to coat wok contents and start it. Alternate tossing shrimp and wok contents on a medium heat. Ready in 3 minutes. Add shrimp to wok and serve.

    https://postimg.cc/HcQ7vkHZ

    The potato salad is 'USA southernized' hence no vinegar but mayo. It uses no sugar and is savory vice sweet. Celery is optional for 'crunch' but no pickles or sweet relish. Red bell pepper dice would look nice in both dishes.

    Look good to anyone? https://postimg.cc/HcQ7vkHZ

    xxcarol

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:154/700 to CAROL SHENKENBERGER on Mon May 20 07:54:00 2024
    Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to All <=-

    This is very much a 'short stint' cookery. Excellent for people who
    can't stand for long periods of time.

    I saved this one. When my (I wont even get close to spelling this right) syiatic (told ya... spell checker just told me to go to school) nerve is
    out this would be handy.

    Look good to anyone? https://postimg.cc/HcQ7vkHZ

    Sounds good anyway. :)

    Shawn

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  • From Carol Shenkenberger@1:275/100 to Shawn Highfield on Mon May 20 18:59:56 2024
    Re: Some oddball fun! (MM'd)
    By: Shawn Highfield to CAROL SHENKENBERGER on Mon May 20 2024 07:54 am

    Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to All <=-

    This is very much a 'short stint' cookery. Excellent for people who can't stand for long periods of time.

    I saved this one. When my (I wont even get close to spelling this right) syiatic (told ya... spell checker just told me to go to school) nerve is
    out this would be handy.

    Look good to anyone? https://postimg.cc/HcQ7vkHZ

    Sounds good anyway. :)

    Shawn

    ... If people don't want to come to the ball park, nobody's going to stop

    I've been revising it to a brain dead newsgroup who do not understand that there are more potato typs than russets and to say just 'simmer' 45 minutes.

    It's actually amusing in a macabre sort of way, how they just see 'potato' and pay no attention to the type, to understand larger hunks (they do tiny cute cubes at 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch).

    I just didn't want the vinegar/oil mix in so many German ones but I wanted mustard. I didn't want sugar or pickles or hard boiled eggs. Eating the average potato salad here, is like a potato based candycane with eggs in it.

    The coleslaw is just as bad. Like a cabbage candycane.

    LOL.

    xxcarol
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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:18/200 to Carol Shenkenberger on Tue May 21 06:11:43 2024
    Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to Shawn Highfield <=-

    (they do tiny cute cubes at 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch).

    Good luck. I haven't had much fun in the newgroups in years and years.

    Eating the average potato salad here, is like a potato based candycane with eggs in it.
    The coleslaw is just as bad. Like a cabbage candycane.

    I would try my own as well at that point. I don't like sweet coleslaw or potato salad.

    Shawn

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Carol Shenkenberger on Tue May 21 06:34:00 2024
    Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Shawn Highfield <=-

    I've been revising it to a brain dead newsgroup who do not understand
    that there are more potato typs than russets and to say just 'simmer'
    45 minutes.

    It's actually amusing in a macabre sort of way, how they just see
    'potato' and pay no attention to the type, to understand larger hunks (they do tiny cute cubes at 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch).

    I just didn't want the vinegar/oil mix in so many German ones but I
    wanted mustard. I didn't want sugar or pickles or hard boiled eggs. Eating the average potato salad here, is like a potato based candycane with eggs in it.

    The coleslaw is just as bad. Like a cabbage candycane.

    LOL.

    People has been led in that direction by ultraprocessed foods. And many
    think HFCS is "sugar". Here's my default recipe for coleslaw - since I'm
    not at all a fan of oil & vinegar anything. Bv)=

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Lee's Famous Coleslaw Copycat
    Categories: Greens, Vegetables, Salads
    Yield: 8 Servings

    1 md Head cabbage; shredded
    1/4 c Sugar; or less, to taste
    1 lg Carrot
    1 md Onion
    Mayonaise; as needed
    1/3 c Oil
    1/2 ts Salt

    Chop all vegetables fine. Add sugar, salt and oil. Add
    mayo to the consistency you like.

    A post online from someone who used to work for Lee's
    says they made this 50 lbs at a time, and noted that
    they use cottonseed oil rather than vegetable oil.

    UDD NOTE: Sometimes I add very finely diced green bell
    pepper. Both for the crunch and a bit of colour.

    From: Megan Stewart, Middletown, Ohio

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.justapinch.com

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  • From Carol Shenkenberger@1:275/100 to Shawn Highfield on Fri May 24 13:30:45 2024
    Re: Some oddball fun! (MM'd)
    By: Shawn Highfield to Carol Shenkenberger on Tue May 21 2024 06:11 am

    Quoting Carol Shenkenberger to Shawn Highfield <=-

    (they do tiny cute cubes at 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch).

    Good luck. I haven't had much fun in the newgroups in years and years.

    Eating the average potato salad here, is like a potato based candycane with eggs in it.
    The coleslaw is just as bad. Like a cabbage candycane.

    I would try my own as well at that point. I don't like sweet coleslaw or potato salad.

    Shawn

    ... The majority is never right, unless it includes me.

    It got funnier. Appently this newsgroup where everyone claims to be great cooks, don't know what a Yukon gold potato is. They seem to only know russets.
    I had to post a guide to potato types. They didn't know what a waxy potato is or why you use them for some applications instead of floury russets. They argued with me over simmering them for 45 minutes (cut in double bite sized hunks). They said the potatoes were only mush after 15 minutes.... LOL. I

    They were looking at a picture of it and obviously it was distinct chunks.

    It's amusing usually.

    xxcarol
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  • From Carol Shenkenberger@1:275/100 to Dave Drum on Fri May 24 13:43:53 2024
    Re: Cole's Law eas:Some oddba
    By: Dave Drum to Carol Shenkenberger on Tue May 21 2024 06:34 am


    Smile, leave out the oil and sugar. Add brown grainy mustard (or dress up regular mustard with crushed mustard seeds to taste).

    Everyone is different. With all the blood sugar wierdies that have run for 3 known generations and now many of the 4th generation, I didn't grow up with much sweets, and never in coleslaw or potato salad. I like it savory, not sweet. Mine don't have a spec of sugar but may gain diced red bell pepper (which is a bit sweet). Sometimes, strips of carrot cut to 2inches or so.

    Most folks don't notice bell peppers and carrots are sweet, but mostly if you eat little sweets, it's quite obvious.

    xxcarol
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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:154/700 to CAROL SHENKENBERGER on Sat May 25 08:03:00 2024
    Carol Shenkenberger was heard saying....

    know russets. I had to post a guide to potato types. They didn't know what a waxy potato is or why you use them for some applications instead

    Oh my.

    minutes (cut in double bite sized hunks). They said the potatoes were only mush after 15 minutes.... LOL. I

    Sigh. This is why I don't like newsgroups, it seems people just want to
    argue.

    Shawn
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Carol Shenkenberger on Sat May 25 07:00:00 2024
    Carol Shenkenberger wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Re: Cole's Law eas:Some oddba
    By: Dave Drum to Carol Shenkenberger on Tue May 21 2024 06:34 am

    Smile, leave out the oil and sugar. Add brown grainy mustard (or dress
    up regular mustard with crushed mustard seeds to taste).

    Everyone is different. With all the blood sugar wierdies that have run for 3 known generations and now many of the 4th generation, I didn't
    grow up with much sweets, and never in coleslaw or potato salad. I
    like it savory, not sweet. Mine don't have a spec of sugar but may
    gain diced red bell pepper (which is a bit sweet). Sometimes, strips
    of carrot cut to 2inches or so.

    Most folks don't notice bell peppers and carrots are sweet, but mostly
    if you eat little sweets, it's quite obvious.

    It's partly in the taster. I don't get sweet from even ripe bell peppers.
    But I most definitely do from carrots. On my list of "sweet" vegetables
    carrots are on 14th place (of 15) just above red cabbage. The list is
    headed by, of course, sweet potatoes. Followed by beets. And a lot of
    things I never thought of as having a sweet component.

    The list is here: https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/high-sugar-vegetables.php

    Sort of an eye opener. Thanks for making this a good day. I consider
    any day I learn something new to be a good day.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Steamed Carrot Pudding
    Categories: Vegetables, Potatoes, Fruits, Sauces
    Yield: 8 servings

    1/2 c Butter; softened
    1/2 c Granulated sugar
    2 lg Eggs; room temp, lightly
    - beaten
    1 ts Vanilla extract
    1 c A-P flour
    1 ts Baking powder
    1 ts Baking soda
    1 tS Table salt
    1 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
    1/4 ts Ground cloves
    1 c Shredded peeled carrots
    1 c Shredded, peeled potatoes;
    - uncooked
    1 c (ea) raisins, chopped dates,
    - nuts

    MMMMM-----------------------VANILLA SAUCE----------------------------
    1/2 c Sugar
    2 tb Cornstarch
    1/4 ts Table salt
    2 c Cold water
    1/4 c Butter; in cubes
    2 1/2 ts Canilla extract
    ds Ground nutmeg

    In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and
    fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine
    the dry ingredients and spices; gradually add to creamed
    mixture. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, raisins, dates
    and nuts.

    Pour into a well-greased 6-cup pudding mold or metal
    gelatin mold. Cover with foil. Place on a rack in a
    stockpot. Add 1 in. boiling water to stockpot; cover and
    boil gently for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until a
    toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean,
    replacing water as needed. Let stand for 5 minutes
    before unmolding.

    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar,
    cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring
    to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2
    minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir
    in the butter, vanilla and nutmeg.

    Serve sauce with warm pudding.

    Ann Searcey, Kettering, Ohio

    Makes: 8 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ruth Haffly on Wed May 29 07:40:33 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    As far as sweet cole slaw--my MIL gave me the cole slaw recipe I make
    99% of the time; it has just a sprinkle (maybe a tablespoon, at most,)
    of sugar. Otherwise, it's cabbage, shredded carrot, pineapple, little
    bits each of s&P, pineapple juice and mayo. I'll usually use crushed pineapple or cut up rings/tidbits into small pieces. Best cole slaw
    I've ever tasted and the one we judge others by.

    That doesn't need sugar - the sweet comes from the carrots and fruit.

    That's why I add just a bit--to help bring out the sweetness of the
    other ingredients.

    You're making it. You're the one you have to suit.

    I'm not a fan of the vinegar-based coleslaws - nor the oil & vinegar
    salad dressings. Vinegar as an ingredient - yeah. That's different -
    just not as a main ingredient. Bv)=

    I'll go for the oil and vinegar salad dressings if nothing else is available or none of the other choices are ones I like. Given a choice tho, Thousand Island is my #1 pick. As for vinegar based cole slaw, usually everything is chopped really fine, then mixed with the vinegar. Again, given a choice, that's not the way I like cole slae--I'll eat
    it, but while doing so, wish it were the way I make cole slaw. (G)

    Thousand Island is good on a Big Mac. And a local steak house used to
    do it on a salad as a base for shredded gorgonzola cheese (an Italian blue-veined cheese). If I'm in a restaurant I'll usually go for bleu
    cheese or ranch dressing. At home, where I sometimes open an 8 oz bag
    of shop[ped salad I'm likely to do red "Russian" with sunflower kernels
    and shredded yellow cheese ... and make it my supper.

    I do like Popeyes (and KFC) coleslaw. With a few grinds of black
    pepper.

    I like Popeyes slaw better than KFC'c.

    I definitely like Popeyes chicken better. I don't find a lot to pick
    between their cole slaws (locally).

    Title: Popeyes Coleslaw (Copycat)
    Categories: Greens, Vegetables, Sauces
    Yield: 8 servings

    1 c Mayonnaise
    1/4 c Cugar
    *****

    * Better correct this typo in your MM

    Good catch. Another reason not to edit my own copy.

    ... Two wrongs don't make a right but, two Wrights made an aeroplane

    And three rights will make a left (turn). Bv)=

    This may be better than Wish Bone ..........

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Russian Salad Dressing #2
    Categories: Sauces, Citrus, Vegetables
    Yield: 2 Cups

    1/2 c White sugar
    3 tb Water
    1 1/2 ts Celery seed
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Paprika
    2 1/2 tb Lemon juice; fresh
    1 tb Worcestershire sauce
    1 tb White vinegar
    1 c Oil
    1/2 c Ketchup (I love using the
    - spicy kind)
    1/4 c Onion; grated

    Cook the sugar and water until it spins a thread then
    let it cool.

    Next, Combine remaining ingredients and add the sugar
    water and beat thoroughly.

    Next, chill ingredients. Makes about 2 cups, this makes
    great BBQ sauce as well!

    From the kitchen of Joyce & Rusty DeVoid

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.justapinch.com

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Wed May 29 20:04:54 2024
    Hi Dave,


    As far as sweet cole slaw--my MIL gave me the cole slaw recipe I make
    99% of the time; it has just a sprinkle (maybe a tablespoon, at most,)
    of sugar. Otherwise, it's cabbage, shredded carrot, pineapple, little
    bits each of s&P, pineapple juice and mayo. I'll usually use crushed pineapple or cut up rings/tidbits into small pieces. Best cole slaw
    I've ever tasted and the one we judge others by.

    That doesn't need sugar - the sweet comes from the carrots and fruit.

    That's why I add just a bit--to help bring out the sweetness of the
    other ingredients.

    You're making it. You're the one you have to suit.

    And Steve; he grew up with this cole slaw. My mom might occaisionally
    mix some cabbage and mayo, then call it cole slaw but it definatly
    lacked a lot. This cole slaw is one of a number of recipies from my MIL
    that became a fast "regular" for me.


    I do like Popeyes (and KFC) coleslaw. With a few grinds of black
    pepper.

    I like Popeyes slaw better than KFC'c.

    I definitely like Popeyes chicken better. I don't find a lot to pick between their cole slaws (locally).

    I like Popeyes chicken better too. Been so long since I've had KFC slaw,
    I remember it as one of those fine chopped, oil & vinegar salads.
    Popeyes has some body to it, and a mayo based dressing.



    Title: Popeyes Coleslaw (Copycat)
    Categories: Greens, Vegetables, Sauces
    Yield: 8 servings

    1 c Mayonnaise
    1/4 c Cugar
    *****

    * Better correct this typo in your MM

    Good catch. Another reason not to edit my own copy.

    I've done enough proof reading for others over the years that typos jump
    out at me.


    ... Two wrongs don't make a right but, two Wrights made an aeroplane

    And three rights will make a left (turn). Bv)=

    Another right is that of free speech.


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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ruth Haffly on Fri May 31 05:02:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    That doesn't need sugar - the sweet comes from the carrots and fruit.

    That's why I add just a bit--to help bring out the sweetness of the
    other ingredients.

    You're making it. You're the one you have to suit.

    And Steve; he grew up with this cole slaw. My mom might occaisionally
    mix some cabbage and mayo, then call it cole slaw but it definatly
    lacked a lot. This cole slaw is one of a number of recipies from my MIL that became a fast "regular" for me.

    I do like Popeyes (and KFC) coleslaw. With a few grinds of black
    pepper.

    I like Popeyes slaw better than KFC'c.

    I definitely like Popeyes chicken better. I don't find a lot to pick between their cole slaws (locally).

    I like Popeyes chicken better too. Been so long since I've had KFC
    slaw, I remember it as one of those fine chopped, oil & vinegar salads. Popeyes has some body to it, and a mayo based dressing.

    The Kentucky Fried Colonel here (we only have a sngle store these days)
    has a mayonnaise based slaw that compares well to Popeyes - even if their chicken doesn't

    Title: Popeyes Coleslaw (Copycat)
    Categories: Greens, Vegetables, Sauces
    Yield: 8 servings

    1 c Mayonnaise
    1/4 c Cugar
    *****

    * Better correct this typo in your MM

    Good catch. Another reason not to edit my own copy.

    I've done enough proof reading for others over the years that typos
    jump out at me.

    Typos do in other's copy. Not so if I'm re-reading my own. The mind sees
    what it thinks should be there - right or wrong.

    ... Two wrongs don't make a right but, two Wrights made an aeroplane

    And three rights will make a left (turn). Bv)=

    Another right is that of free speech.

    As long as you don't intrude on other's space/rights.

    Along with the right of free speech is the right of assembly - so long
    as it doesn't scare those in power. Bv)=

    This is a sort-of modified KopyKat of KFC coleslaw. I was surprised at
    the use of Miracle Wimp so I looke at others including one from a former
    KFC employee - and, yeah, the Colonel used Miracle Wimp.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Copycat KFC Coleslaw
    Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Greens
    Yield: 10 servings

    13 c Chopped cabbage
    1 Green bell pepper; opt *
    1/2 c Choped onion
    1/2 c Chopped carrot
    2 c Miracle Wimp Light
    1/2 c Sugar
    1/4 c Vinegar
    1/4 c Vegetable oil

    If you are lucky enough to have a food processor, get it
    out of your cupboard. Start to cut up the cabbage and
    place it in the processor. While cutting up the cabbage,
    also cut up small slices of green pepper, onion, and
    carrot and add to the processor.

    Mixing up the ingredients this way will help distribute
    the flavors throughout the slaw. You may want to use a
    little less of the onion, or green bell pepper, but do
    use all of the carrot.

    If you do not have a food processor, no problem, simply
    chop the cabbage, onions, and carrots into small pieces.
    Add chopped green bell pepper if desired.

    Now mix Miracle Wimp, vinegar, oil, and sugar until you
    have a smooth mixture. The taste should be sweet with
    just a hint of vinegar.

    Amount of dressing may be increased or decreased
    according to the amount of slaw you are making. Add to
    cut up veggies and mix well. Let stand at least one hour
    to let flavors mix.

    * there is no bell pepper in the KFC recipe

    NOTES: Green bell pepper is optional.

    The cole slaw tastes better the next day!

    To save time you can use pre packaged already chopped
    coleslaw.

    Tarragon vinegar can give this slaw extra flavor.

    This recipe was created by Bill Cosby (Bill Cosby from
    Missouri, not the actor/comedian) but it doesn’t include
    bell peppers. I added a bell pepper for a little added
    crunch. But it’s only an optional suggestion to add the
    bell pepper to this recipe.

    Author: Stephanie Manley

    RECIPE FROM: https://copykat.com

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/107 to Dave Drum on Fri May 31 09:07:20 2024
    The Kentucky Fried Colonel here (we only have a sngle store these
    days)
    has a mayonnaise based slaw that compares well to Popeyes - even if
    their
    chicken doesn't

    It has been quite a while since I have tried the Colonel's finest... it
    is a little pricey for one person... so I am sorry to read that the
    quality of the chicken has slipped so much. I am betting they changed
    the secret recipe or the way they cook it. Poor Colonel Sanders is
    probably spinning in his grave. ;(

    Mike

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Mike Powell on Sat Jun 1 06:20:40 2024
    Mike Powell wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    The Kentucky Fried Colonel here (we only have a sngle store these
    days) has a mayonnaise based slaw that compares well to Popeyes -
    even if their chicken doesn't

    It has been quite a while since I have tried the Colonel's finest... it
    is a little pricey for one person... so I am sorry to read that the quality of the chicken has slipped so much. I am betting they changed
    the secret recipe or the way they cook it. Poor Colonel Sanders is probably spinning in his grave. ;(

    Regular KFC never was a favourite. Before Popeyes came to twn I preferred
    Lee's Famous Xtra Crispy. Lee's Famous was started by Lee Cummings who
    was a nephew of Harlan Sanders. In '81 he sold the chain to Shoney's
    and retired. Iy has been merged and re-organised several times since.

    I really liked their Extra Crispy and heir Chicken Livers. Then Popeyes
    came to town..........

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Fried Chicken Livers
    Categories: Poultry, Dairy, Offal
    Yield: 2 servings

    1 lb Chicken livers
    1 lg Egg
    1/2 c Milk
    1 c A-P flour
    1 tb Garlic powder
    Salt & pepper
    Vegetable oil to fry

    Place chicken livers in a colander; rinse with cold
    water and drain well. Blot dry with paper towels.

    Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow dish until
    blended.

    Place flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a
    zip-top bag; shake to combine.

    Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to
    375ºF/190ºC

    Dip chicken livers in egg mixture to coat, then
    transfer, one at a time, into flour mixture, shaking
    the bag to coat completely.

    Gently place coated livers, a few at a time, into hot
    oil; cover with a splatter screen and cook until crisp
    and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Fri May 31 13:50:20 2024
    Hi Dave,

    I definitely like Popeyes chicken better. I don't find a lot to pick between their cole slaws (locally).

    I like Popeyes chicken better too. Been so long since I've had KFC
    slaw, I remember it as one of those fine chopped, oil & vinegar salads. Popeyes has some body to it, and a mayo based dressing.

    The Kentucky Fried Colonel here (we only have a sngle store these
    days) has a mayonnaise based slaw that compares well to Popeyes - even
    if their chicken doesn't

    Title: Popeyes Coleslaw (Copycat)
    Categories: Greens, Vegetables, Sauces
    Yield: 8 servings

    1 c Mayonnaise
    1/4 c Cugar
    *****

    * Better correct this typo in your MM

    Good catch. Another reason not to edit my own copy.

    I've done enough proof reading for others over the years that typos
    jump out at me.

    Typos do in other's copy. Not so if I'm re-reading my own. The mind
    sees what it thinks should be there - right or wrong.

    ... Two wrongs don't make a right but, two Wrights made an aeroplane

    And three rights will make a left (turn). Bv)=

    Another right is that of free speech.

    As long as you don't intrude on other's space/rights.

    Along with the right of free speech is the right of assembly - so long
    as it doesn't scare those in power. Bv)=

    And others, as granted in the Bill of Rights, including the right to
    bear arms (not to arm bears).


    This is a sort-of modified KopyKat of KFC coleslaw. I was surprised at
    the use of Miracle Wimp so I looke at others including one from a
    former KFC employee - and, yeah, the Colonel used Miracle Wimp.

    And I'm not a fan of Miracle Whip. I'd use Duke's but been buying an
    avocado oil based mayo the past few years, has no chemicals in it.


    Title: Copycat KFC Coleslaw
    Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Greens
    Yield: 10 servings


    If you are lucky enough to have a food processor, get it
    out of your cupboard. Start to cut up the cabbage and
    place it in the processor. While cutting up the cabbage,
    also cut up small slices of green pepper, onion, and
    carrot and add to the processor.


    If you do not have a food processor, no problem, simply
    chop the cabbage, onions, and carrots into small pieces.
    Add chopped green bell pepper if desired.

    And that's why I don't like KFC slaw; it's too finely chopped for me.


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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ruth Haffly on Sun Jun 2 04:33:00 2024
    Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    This is a sort-of modified KopyKat of KFC coleslaw. I was surprised at
    the use of Miracle Wimp so I looke at others including one from a
    former KFC employee - and, yeah, the Colonel used Miracle Wimp.

    And I'm not a fan of Miracle Whip. I'd use Duke's but been buying an avocado oil based mayo the past few years, has no chemicals in it.

    Only place in town I've found Duke's is at Sav-A-Lot (a "budget" grover)
    I did see that Taste of Home did a comparo of various store0bougt mayos
    and Duke's was the winner. Hellmans/Best Foods was second and Kraft was
    far down the list.

    Mayonnaise isn't that hard to make. Basically just eggs and oil.

    Title: Copycat KFC Coleslaw
    Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Greens
    Yield: 10 servings

    If you are lucky enough to have a food processor, get it
    out of your cupboard. Start to cut up the cabbage and
    place it in the processor. While cutting up the cabbage,
    also cut up small slices of green pepper, onion, and
    carrot and add to the processor.

    If you do not have a food processor, no problem, simply
    chop the cabbage, onions, and carrots into small pieces.
    Add chopped green bell pepper if desired.

    And that's why I don't like KFC slaw; it's too finely chopped for me.

    It's about the "chop" as Popeyes (and Wendy's). As long as it has some
    "crunch" in it I'm all right with it.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Classic Mayonnaise
    Categories: Five, Sauces, Eggs
    Yield: 2 Cups

    2 lg Egg yolks
    1 c Oil
    1 tb White wine vinegar
    Salt & fresh ground white
    - pepper
    Mustard powder

    To a medium bowl, add the yolks and whisk until smooth.
    Slowly begin drizzling in the oil a tablespoon or so at
    a time while whisking continuously, being sure that all
    the oil has been emulsified into the yolks before adding
    more. Once all the oil has been added and you have a
    thick and creamy emulsion, whisk in the vinegar. Season
    to taste with salt, white pepper, and mustard. Use
    immediately or transfer to an airtight container and
    refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    By Saveur Editors

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to DAVE DRUM on Sun Jun 2 09:21:00 2024
    And that's why I don't like KFC slaw; it's too finely chopped for me.

    It's about the "chop" as Popeyes (and Wendy's). As long as it has some "crunch" in it I'm all right with it.

    Now that you mention it, I prefer it with a crunch, too. I don't like it
    near as much when it is soggy, which is often (but not always) how it turns
    out when it is chopped too fine.

    Mike


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  • From Ruth Haffly@1:396/45.28 to Dave Drum on Sun Jun 2 19:33:32 2024
    Hi Dave,

    This is a sort-of modified KopyKat of KFC coleslaw. I was surprised at
    the use of Miracle Wimp so I looke at others including one from a
    former KFC employee - and, yeah, the Colonel used Miracle Wimp.

    And I'm not a fan of Miracle Whip. I'd use Duke's but been buying an avocado oil based mayo the past few years, has no chemicals in it.

    Only place in town I've found Duke's is at Sav-A-Lot (a "budget"
    grover) I did see that Taste of Home did a comparo of various
    store0bougt mayos and Duke's was the winner. Hellmans/Best Foods was second and Kraft was far down the list.

    Duke's usually does come out on top. I missed it when we were stationed
    outside of the deep south, had to make do with others that generally
    weren't as good. I've been in a Sav-A-Lot a couple of times and been
    less than impressed. Bought a bag of chicken leg quarters one of the
    times, most of the quarters were broken at the joint, had the tip of the drumstick missing or other issues. Don't recall what else we got there
    but it wasn't the quality of main line grocery stores.

    Mayonnaise isn't that hard to make. Basically just eggs and oil.

    Plus a few (very few) other things but yes, it's one thing I used to do
    when we didn't have much money.


    Title: Copycat KFC Coleslaw
    Categories: Salads, Vegetables, Greens
    Yield: 10 servings

    If you are lucky enough to have a food processor, get it
    out of your cupboard. Start to cut up the cabbage and
    place it in the processor. While cutting up the cabbage,
    also cut up small slices of green pepper, onion, and
    carrot and add to the processor.

    If you do not have a food processor, no problem, simply
    chop the cabbage, onions, and carrots into small pieces.
    Add chopped green bell pepper if desired.

    And that's why I don't like KFC slaw; it's too finely chopped for me.

    It's about the "chop" as Popeyes (and Wendy's). As long as it has some "crunch" in it I'm all right with it.

    All the Popeyes places I've been to have had their cole slaw rougher
    chopped than the fine stuff I've had at KFC (and other places).


    Title: Classic Mayonnaise
    Categories: Five, Sauces, Eggs
    Yield: 2 Cups

    2 lg Egg yolks
    1 c Oil
    1 tb White wine vinegar
    Salt & fresh ground white
    - pepper
    Mustard powder

    To a medium bowl, add the yolks and whisk until smooth.

    I prefer to do mine in a blender--less strain on the wrists.


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    Ruth
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Mike Powell on Mon Jun 3 05:23:00 2024
    Mike Powell wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-

    And that's why I don't like KFC slaw; it's too finely chopped for me.

    It's about the "chop" as Popeyes (and Wendy's). As long as it has some "crunch" in it I'm all right with it.

    Now that you mention it, I prefer it with a crunch, too. I don't like
    it near as much when it is soggy, which is often (but not always) how
    it turns out when it is chopped too fine.

    That's one of the (few) things I fault Jimmy John's (my favourite sub
    shop) on. They julienne the lettuce for their sandwiches very finely.
    If I want to eat grass I'll go put on my sheep suit and graze the front
    lawn.

    MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

    Title: Cubano Sandwich
    Categories: Breads, Cheese, Pork, Vegetables
    Yield: 10 Servings

    1 lb Loaf Cuban or Italian bread
    2 tb Unsalted butter; softened
    1 sm Clove garlic; crushed
    2 tb Yellow mustard
    8 oz Thin sliced Ementhal cheese;
    - about 10 slices
    1 lb Shredded pork roast; heated
    - until warmed through
    Sliced dill pickles
    10 sl Black Forest or smoked ham
    10 sl Bacon; cooked

    MMMMM--------------------------TO SERVE-------------------------------
    Potato chips
    Dill pickle spears

    Heat your skillet or griddle:

    I like to use two cast iron skillets nested on top of
    one another, pressing the sandwich in between. To use
    this method, place both skillets (one on top of the
    other) over medium heat and let them heat through.

    If using a panini press set it to medium heat. The
    skillet or griddle shouldn’t be screaming hot, but it
    should radiate enough heat to toast the bread slowly.

    If you aren’t using the double pan method or a panini
    press, just use anything you have to weigh the sandwich
    down - a foil wrapped brick, your spatula, whatever you
    have will do.

    TOAST THE BREAD: Slice the loaf of bread in half
    horizontally. If you’re using a skillet, you may have to
    cut the loaf cut the loaf vertically as well so it fits
    in your pan and make the sandwich in batches.

    Toast both halves of the plain bread, cut side down,
    until the surface is a light golden-brown. This step
    reduces the sogginess that often occurs after the
    mustard and pickles are added.

    MAKE, THEN SPREAD, THE SCHMEAR: While the bread is
    toasting, stir together the butter and minced garlic to
    create a schmear. Once the slices of bread have been
    toasted, spread the garlic butter onto the cut side of
    one of the bread halves. Then spread the mustard on the
    cut side of other piece of bread.

    LAYER THE MEAT AND CHEESE: Top the mustard side with a
    layer of Swiss cheese, followed by a handful of the
    warmed roast pork. Add another layer of Swiss cheese
    followed by a layer of pickles and the ham. Top the ham
    with bacon amd any remaining cheese and cover the
    sandwich with the other piece of bread.

    GRILL THE CUBANO: If you prefer really melty cheese,
    wrap your Cubano in aluminum foil before grilling (this
    is totally optional).

    If using the 2-skillet method, once both pans are heated
    through, lift the top pan up. Place the sandwich into
    the bottom pan and place the top pan directly onto the
    sandwich. Otherwise, weight the sandwich down using your
    preferred method.

    Grill the Cubano for 5-6 minutes on one side before
    carefully flipping the sandwich and grilling for another
    5-6 minutes on the other side. If you’re using a panini
    press, grill for 6 minutes total, or until the cheese is
    melted.

    When ready the Cubano should have a flat, crispy,
    slightly dark brown, top and bottom, and the cheese
    should be melted.

    SERVE: Remove your sandwich from the skillet or griddle.
    Slice your sandwich according to the number of guests
    you need to serve and serve the sandwich with a handful
    of chips and a pickle or two.

    LEFTOVERS! Leftovers should be wrapped in foil and
    stored in the refrigerator. They may be reheated by
    cooking the same as above.

    By: Marta Rivera

    Servings 8 to 12 sandwiches

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.simplyrecipes.com

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