If you think about it, eating sweetened grits is no different from making sweet cornbread. For me, what matters is the butter. And no nasty margarine either. I did a little dance when they came out with the idea that margarine was bad for us after all. Poetic justice.
-----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:18 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Lisa Belville <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole I honestly didn't know any better and now I can't stop. <grin> On 8/5/2020 10:15 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Grits are versatile. One of the most perfect foods. You can sweeten > them like oatmeal if you want to. As long as you don't make me eat > them that way LOL! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On > Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:12 AM > To: [email protected] > Cc: Lisa Belville <[email protected]> > Subject: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole > > Oh you guys, I'm such a transgressive grits eater.?? I like mine sweet > like oatmeal.?? I add butter and sweetener and sometimes even some > cinnamon.?? I didn't realize until a few years ago that I was eating > them the quote wrong way quote.?? I didn't grow up in the deep south, > but my parents are from Southern Ohio and I'm from Southern IL and I > lived in Florida for a bit, so I'm not sure how I got started eating > them that way.?? It tastes really good, though.?? LOL > > > Lisa > > > > On 8/5/2020 9:39 AM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >> Love those grits! >> >> I make garlic cheese grits. Which is exactly what it sounds like, ad >> the > garlic powder early but the butter and cheese when the grits are done. > I will also copy out a lovely grits casserole recipe if anybody is interested. > I stole it from an NFB cookbook. Never tried doing it in the > microwave, so I can't say anything about that. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >> Behalf Of Janet Brown via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9:36 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Cc: Janet Brown <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole >> >> Hi. >> >> I too love grits. I make them on the stove but you can make them in >> the > microwave. I put one half cup of grits in a pan and add two cups of > water. I also add salt and pepper plus a generous amount of butter. I > stir all of this around until the grits absorb the water and the sound > you hear from the cooking changes. >> But, I have also bought instant grits followed the directions and >> cooked > them in the microwave about thirty seconds or until the texture is right. >> Of course you can make those grits patties probably by adding an egg, > green onions or however you make them. I have never done it and can > only suspect you add more butter and bake them in a greased pan or > dish for a while until they are done. I used to fry up corn meal mush which is similar. > I don't know if this helps but I agree that grits are essencial to > happiness. We mix them with scrambled eggs and find true food perfection. >> Good luck and have fun >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark > <[email protected]> wrote: >>> ???Here's from one grits lover to another. >>> In short, how do you do it? >>> I haven't had grits in a long time. >>> I also love fried grit patties. >>> They're like grit hash browns. >>> If your tips and tricks for making grits aren't to tricky and can be >>> done > in the toaster oven and or the microwave oven? >>> Please share. >>> Ron KR3DOG >>> >>> -----Original Message----- From: Evelyn via Cookinginthedark >>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 23:42 >>> To: [email protected] >>> Cc: Evelyn >>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole >>> >>> I'm the same way. I'm glad this topic came up because while I make >>> grits > for our breakfast fairly often I haven't had polenta in ages so I'll > need to correct that very soon. Since we're talking about corn. I > have to say the corn on the cob has been exceptionally yummy this summer. I love the stuff! >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2020 7:46 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Cc: Linda S. <[email protected]> >>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>> >>> Oh, I love everything with corn; tortillas, pollenta etc. >>> >>> One of my dreams/fantasies is to have a little angel on my shoulder >>> so we could just go aisle by aisle in the grocery store, and the >>> little angel would tell me everything that is there. (smile) >>> >>>> On 8/1/2020 6:25 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> No interest in polenta, otherwise known in the South as cornmeal mush. > (smile) I am really interested in the pasta. Happy to know gemelli is > included. I'll be looking for them. Thanks. >>>> Diane >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:45 PM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Cc: Linda S. <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>> >>>> Hi Dianne: >>>> >>>> >>>> So, I gave you a little misinformation. The pollenta we bought >>>> isn't > microwavable, however, there are three types of pasta you can microwave. >>>> Rotini, elb ow mac, and/r gemmelly. Gimelly is like a twisty pasta. >>>> You > only microwave them for one minute. Hope this helps. >>>> Sorry for the misinformation. >>>> >>>>> On 8/1/2020 4:57 PM, diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>> Linda, >>>>> >>>>> I have had microwave rice in a pouch. I heard about pasta, but, >>>>> didn't > know where to look for it. Is all that other stuff you mentioned in > pouches like the rice? Thanks. >>>>> Diane >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>>>> Behalf Of Linda S. via Cookinginthedark >>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:39 PM >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Cc: Linda S. <[email protected]> >>>>> Subject: Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>> >>>>> There are so many things you can buy now that can be microwaved. >>>>> You > can buy quinoa, rigatoni, instant rice, brown and white, basmadi and > jasmine and even pollenta. Amazing, especially on these hot days when > you don't want to heat up the house. >>>>> >>>>> Linda >>>>> >>>>> On 8/1/2020 3:58 PM, meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: >>>>>> You could also use canned salmon instead of the tuna. >>>>>> >>>>>> I didn't know you could do Mac and Cheese this way. I am one of >>>>>> those people who thinks that the microwave is for reheating >>>>>> leftovers and warming coffee. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> On >>>>>> Behalf Of Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark >>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 1:19 PM >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Cc: Deborah Armstrong <[email protected]> >>>>>> Subject: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole >>>>>> >>>>>> My Husband's favorite: I invented this recipe because it uses >>>>>> stuff I can stock up on and I can make it in a half-hour after a >>>>>> busy day or before a busy evening. >>>>>> >>>>>> For a change, try some of those flavored tuna in packets. >>>>>> >>>>>> 1 box Kraft macaroni and cheese >>>>>> 2 cups hot water >>>>>> 1/4 cup hot milk >>>>>> ?? cup butter >>>>>> 2 cans about 10 oz tuna packed in water >>>>>> 1 pkg highly flavored tuna (2-3 ounces optional) >>>>>> 1 can peas >>>>>> 1 can Pringles or equivalent amount of chips >>>>>> >>>>>> Microwave the macaroni in 2 cups water in a greased, covered dish >>>>>> for four minutes. Stir, turn and microwave another 4 minutes. DO >>>>>> NOT > drain! >>>>>> Stir in the sauce packet and hot milk. Stir in the optional >>>>>> butter, preferably melted. >>>>>> >>>>>> Add the drained tuna and stir. Add the drained peas and stir. >>>>>> >>>>>> Crumble the chips in a zip-lock bag. Sprinkle on top and press down. >>>>>> >>>>>> Microwave now uncovered, for 4 minutes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Notes: If you use another brand of boxed mac and cheese such as >>>>>> Cracker barrel, you may need to reduce the liquid, especially if >>>>>> the sauce packet is gel and not powder. >>>>>> >>>>>> --Debee >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards >>> and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed >>> Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed >>> Ham Radio Station With the Call Sign of KR3DOG >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
