Woo-hoo!

My ex-step Great Aunt was visiting the family compound these last two weeks
and was to return home (Kentucky) on Friday 7/8. Since she wasn't booked
with any other plans I threw a little dinner party.

This meal wasn't as elaborate as I'm known for doing but certainly appealed
to everyone. In fact, to hear the oooohhhs, ahhhhs, and 'you made that
too?' you would have thought that everyone expected PB & J sandwiches but
were surprised to have a 5-star restaurant cater their meal! LOL

Things began quite simply with cheeses and ripe olives. The cheeses we
Horseradish, mild cheddar, and sharp white cheddar. Fried spinach was
intended only for the meal - but it too became an appetizer! I could barely
keep a handful of guests out of it!

The meal was composed of:
Oriental Coleslaw
Yeast Rolls
Fried Spinach
Egg Noodles
Western Beef
Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
(all made from scratch)

One person asked where the cheesecake came from... "ummm, I baked it last
night...". Too funny.

The Aunt's sister is usually known for being quite 'proper' (most times!LOL)
and had executed great manners during dinner and even helped to clear the
table after the meal... but what was funny was that each time she would
bring something into the kitchen (even though I told her it was unnecessary
for her to help) she and her sister would cut slivers off the cheesecake,
eat it and then return for another item from the dining room... and repeat
the same actions...

If you haven't had the opportunity to try Fried Spinach - I encourage you to
try it. It is amazing! I had it at a restaurant many years ago and had
promised myself that I would make it at home. Well, Thursday was the day to
try it. Man, am I glad I did! It is SO good! Taste a lot like chips but
with a slightly 'green' flavor. <shrug> Totally wonderful and extremely
easy to prepare. Recipe to follow:


Fried Spinach:

Oil (I used Canola)
Shortening (cheap white stuff to ensure the Canola wouldn't smoke)
Fresh Spinach (we went through 2 pounds!)
Salt & Pepper

Pour oil and a few globs of shortening into your deep fryer.

Bring temperature to 375 °F.

Take handful of clean and DRY spinach - drop into fryer.

Once splattering has slowed down, remove spinach and place on paper towels
to drain.

Immediately sprinkle salt and pepper.

Eat!!

That's it. Easy, tasty and amazing. Two days later and I'm still receiving
comments about the spinach. YUMMM!!

Cyndi

"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote

Dinner sure sounded great! That was cute about your aunt filching
cheesecake on the sly.

> If you haven't had the opportunity to try Fried Spinach - I encourage you
> to try it. It is amazing! I had it at a restaurant many years ago and
> had promised myself that I would make it at home. Well, Thursday was the
> day to try it. Man, am I glad I did! It is SO good! Taste a lot like
> chips but with a slightly 'green' flavor. <shrug> Totally wonderful and
> extremely easy to prepare. Recipe to follow:

I remember Jill having that somewhere and she raved about it also. I have
to
try it. Thanks for the recipe.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote
>
> Dinner sure sounded great! That was cute about your aunt filching
> cheesecake on the sly.
>
>> If you haven't had the opportunity to try Fried Spinach - I encourage you
>> to try it. It is amazing! I had it at a restaurant many years ago and
>> had promised myself that I would make it at home. Well, Thursday was the
>> day to try it. Man, am I glad I did! It is SO good! Taste a lot like
>> chips but with a slightly 'green' flavor. <shrug> Totally wonderful and
>> extremely easy to prepare. Recipe to follow:
>
> I remember Jill having that somewhere and she raved about it also. I have
> to
> try it. Thanks for the recipe.
>
> nancy
>=====

Thank you and you are welcome!

The two of them were so funny together! With very little imagination, one
could picture them doing something similar as teenagers... bring dishes from
the table...take a bite of something...bring in some glasses...take another
bite... nibbling and chatting away. It was so cute. And with the one
sister so usually 'proper'... I guess you'd have to know her to appreciate
the humor - but it was all I could do to not roar with laughter.

Nancy, please let me know your thoughts after you make the spinach. I think
you will really enjoy it and will most likely wonder why you hadn't been
preparing it that way for years!

Cyndi

Cyndi wrote:

> The meal was composed of:
> Oriental Coleslaw
> Yeast Rolls
> Fried Spinach
> Egg Noodles
> Western Beef
> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
> (all made from scratch)

What is "Western Beef"?

Bob

"Bob" > wrote in message
...
> Cyndi wrote:
>
>> The meal was composed of:
>> Oriental Coleslaw
>> Yeast Rolls
>> Fried Spinach
>> Egg Noodles
>> Western Beef
>> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
>> (all made from scratch)
>
> What is "Western Beef"?
>
> Bob
>===========

It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
chili powder. Quite tasty.


Western Beef

Mix together:
3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
1 TBSP Salt
2/3 cup Flour
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder

Brown in oil.

Add 1 chopped onion.

Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down to
make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is needed.
Serve with noodles or rice.

NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat. Cook
on low for 10-12 hours.

Cyndi wrote:

>> What is "Western Beef"?
>>
>> Bob
>>===========
>
> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
> chili powder. Quite tasty.
<snip recipe>

I'll have to give that a try sometime. Thanks very much!

Bob

Rick & Cyndi wrote, in part, sharing something to try:
> Woo-hoo!
> Fried Spinach:
>
> Oil (I used Canola)
> Shortening (cheap white stuff to ensure the Canola wouldn't smoke)
> Fresh Spinach (we went through 2 pounds!)
> Salt & Pepper
>
> Pour oil and a few globs of shortening into your deep fryer.
>
> Bring temperature to 375 =B0F.
>
> Take handful of clean and DRY spinach - drop into fryer.
>
> Once splattering has slowed down, remove spinach and place on paper towels
> to drain.
>
> Immediately sprinkle salt and pepper.
>
> Eat!!
>
> That's it. Easy, tasty and amazing. Two days later and I'm still receiv=
ing
> comments about the spinach. YUMMM!!
>
> Cyndi
Oh, my! I have been thinking of getting myself a deep fryer, and this
tempt has me convinced it's to be!
Thanks for your sharing,
..=2E.Picky ~JA~

"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
news:CU_ze.863$ao6.343@trnddc05...
> Woo-hoo!
>
....fantastic homemade meal description and fried spinach recipe snipped
>
> That's it. Easy, tasty and amazing. Two days later and I'm still
> receiving comments about the spinach. YUMMM!!
>
> Cyndi

Intriguing! I've never heard of fried spinach before, but it sounds
interesting. Will have to try it. I was thinking of trying to make
deep-fried onion rings sometime soon, but the fried spinach experiment
sounds just fascinating!

And I love the story about the two sisters nibbling on leftovers under
guise of clearing up. Truly a compliment to the meal, as well as a
charming story.

Thanks for sharing!
Chris

Nancy Young wrote:
> "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote
>
> Dinner sure sounded great! That was cute about your aunt filching
> cheesecake on the sly.
>
>> If you haven't had the opportunity to try Fried Spinach - I
>> encourage you to try it. It is amazing! I had it at a restaurant
>> many years ago and had promised myself that I would make it at home.
>> Well, Thursday was the day to try it. Man, am I glad I did! It is
>> SO good! Taste a lot like chips but with a slightly 'green' flavor.
>> <shrug> Totally wonderful and extremely easy to prepare. Recipe to
>> follow:
>
> I remember Jill having that somewhere and she raved about it also. I
> have to
> try it. Thanks for the recipe.
>
> nancy

I did and I've made it at home, too (sans the shortening). It's really
good!

Jill

"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
news:gH%ze.871$ao6.24@trnddc05...
>
> "Bob" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Cyndi wrote:
>>
>>> The meal was composed of:
>>> Oriental Coleslaw
>>> Yeast Rolls
>>> Fried Spinach
>>> Egg Noodles
>>> Western Beef
>>> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
>>> (all made from scratch)
>>
>> What is "Western Beef"?
>>
>> Bob
>>===========
>
> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
> chili powder. Quite tasty.
>
>
> Western Beef
>
> Mix together:
> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
> 1 TBSP Salt
> 2/3 cup Flour
> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>
> Brown in oil.
>
> Add 1 chopped onion.
>
> Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down to
> make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is
> needed. Serve with noodles or rice.
>
> NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat. Cook
> on low for 10-12 hours.
>

That's a heck of an amount of salt 1 Tablespoon ...Also the Chilli powder
as well.....Is that correct
--
Bigbazza (Barry)..Oz ?

Bigbazza wrote:
> "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
> news:gH%ze.871$ao6.24@trnddc05...
>>
>> "Bob" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Cyndi wrote:
>>>
>>>> The meal was composed of:
>>>> Western Beef
>>>>
>>> What is "Western Beef"?
>>>
>>> Bob
>>> ===========
>>
>> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon
>> juice and chili powder. Quite tasty.
>>
>>
>> Western Beef
>>
>> Mix together:
>> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>> 1 TBSP Salt
>> 2/3 cup Flour
>> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>>
>
> That's a heck of an amount of salt 1 Tablespoon ...Also the Chilli
> powder as well.....Is that correct

True, commercial chili powders contain a lot of salt. I'd cut out the extra
salt and let people salt at the table if they like.

Jill

"Rick & Cyndi" > said:

> Fried Spinach:
>
> Oil (I used Canola)
> Shortening (cheap white stuff to ensure the Canola wouldn't smoke)
> Fresh Spinach (we went through 2 pounds!)
> Salt & Pepper
>
> Pour oil and a few globs of shortening into your deep fryer.
>
> Bring temperature to 375 °F.
>
> Take handful of clean and DRY spinach - drop into fryer.
>
> Once splattering has slowed down, remove spinach and place on paper towels
> to drain.
>
> Immediately sprinkle salt and pepper.
>
> Eat!!

Thanks for posting this, Cyndi. I like fresh spinach very much. I'm going
to try this as soon as I can. Who knows? We might even see Crash eating
spinach!

Carol

Is the gang meeting over here now? <BG>

Dora

"limey" wrote in message >
> Is the gang meeting over here now? <BG>
>
> Dora

Sorry - didn't notice Cyndi's cross-posting to alt.cooking-chat, which I
replied to.
Now it makes sense.

Dora

"Bob" > wrote in message
...
> Cyndi wrote:
>
>>> What is "Western Beef"?
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>===========
>>
>> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
>> chili powder. Quite tasty.
> <snip recipe>
>
> I'll have to give that a try sometime. Thanks very much!
>
> Bob -------------------

You are most welcome! I hope you enjoy it! It's a family favorite. I'm
not quite sure where Mom (MIL) got it from but she's been making since it at
least one day past forever...

Cyndi

"JeanineAlyse" > wrote in message
ups.com...


Rick & Cyndi wrote, in part, sharing something to try:
> Woo-hoo!
> Fried Spinach:
>
> Oil (I used Canola)
> Shortening (cheap white stuff to ensure the Canola wouldn't smoke)
> Fresh Spinach (we went through 2 pounds!)
> Salt & Pepper
>
> Pour oil and a few globs of shortening into your deep fryer.
>
> Bring temperature to 375 °F.
>
> Take handful of clean and DRY spinach - drop into fryer.
>
> Once splattering has slowed down, remove spinach and place on paper towels
> to drain.
>
> Immediately sprinkle salt and pepper.
>
> Eat!!
>
> That's it. Easy, tasty and amazing. Two days later and I'm still
> receiving
> comments about the spinach. YUMMM!!
>
> Cyndi
Oh, my! I have been thinking of getting myself a deep fryer, and this
tempt has me convinced it's to be!
Thanks for your sharing,
....Picky ~JA~
=============

You betcha! We actually got ours a couple of years ago. Nathan and I gave
it to Rick for Father's day. I can attest that ours ($ 29 at Wal-Mart?) can
stand up to a fall on tile floor, too!

" Deep Fryer story... DH, Rick, gets a deep fryer for Father's Day... we
used
it for the second time a couple of weeks later. As should be expected, I
let it cool overnight, on the counter. Please note, we used it on July 3rd
and we were going to have a gathering at our house on the 4th. Ugghh...
darling little Nathan, who had turned 4 just a couple months before, got up
first that morning and wanted to help clean the house for the party... He
lifted it off the counter and yep, you guessed it, he dropped it. Oil
EVERYWHERE!! All over the tile floor and soaking into the rubber backed
rugs... Ugghhhh! It took forever to get it cleaned up... I used
everything... it adheared to the grout... horrible, horrible mess. Even
Dawn Detergent was having a tough time with the oily remains... <shudder>
I hope to never have to clean up another mess like that. A quart of oil can
go a long, long, lllll oooo nnnn gggg way!"

Oh, Deep fried Dill Pickles are amazing too!!! Just in case you want to fry
other things than Spinach. LOL

Cyndi

"Chris" > wrote in message
news:ki1Ae.10787$O56.1628@trnddc07...
>
> "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
> news:CU_ze.863$ao6.343@trnddc05...
>> Woo-hoo!
>>
> ...fantastic homemade meal description and fried spinach recipe snipped
> >
>> That's it. Easy, tasty and amazing. Two days later and I'm still
>> receiving comments about the spinach. YUMMM!!
>>
>> Cyndi
>
> Intriguing! I've never heard of fried spinach before, but it sounds
> interesting. Will have to try it. I was thinking of trying to make
> deep-fried onion rings sometime soon, but the fried spinach experiment
> sounds just fascinating!
>
> And I love the story about the two sisters nibbling on leftovers under
> guise of clearing up. Truly a compliment to the meal, as well as a
> charming story.
>
> Thanks for sharing!
> Chris
> ====

<blush> Thank you. It was a lot of fun that night.

Cyndi

"Bigbazza" & Cyndi"
<snip>

>>
>> Western Beef
>>
>> Mix together:
>> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>> 1 TBSP Salt
>> 2/3 cup Flour
>> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>>
>> Brown in oil.
>>
>> Add 1 chopped onion.
>>
>> Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down
>> to make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is
>> needed. Serve with noodles or rice.
>>
>> NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat.
>> Cook on low for 10-12 hours.
>>
>
> That's a heck of an amount of salt 1 Tablespoon ...Also the Chilli
> powder as well.....Is that correct
> --
> Bigbazza (Barry)..Oz ?
>=======

Yep. It's accurate. There's probably also 4 cups of water too... depends
upon how much beef you actually use and what type of pot you cook it in,
too. <shrug> It truly doesn't taste salty and I am a bit sensitive to
salty foods... feel free to reduce the salt if you want. The Chili powder
is correct, in fact, when I reason at the end, I usually add ANOTHER
tablespoon.

Cyndi

"jmcquown" , Bigbazza ,& Cyndi" <
<snip>
>>>
>>> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon
>>> juice and chili powder. Quite tasty.
>>>
>>>
>>> Western Beef
>>>
>>> Mix together:
>>> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>>> 1 TBSP Salt
>>> 2/3 cup Flour
>>> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>>> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>>>
>>
>> That's a heck of an amount of salt 1 Tablespoon ...Also the Chilli
>> powder as well.....Is that correct
>
> True, commercial chili powders contain a lot of salt. I'd cut out the
> extra
> salt and let people salt at the table if they like.
>
> Jill
> ====================

<shrug> I typically can't tolerate 'salty' foods but this does not taste
nor feel "salty". Reduce it if you feel you need to and plan on adding
another tablespoon of chili powder when you reseason; probably more if you
reduce the salt... I used Penzeys chili powder and it doesn't have ANY salt
in it. "Ingredients: ancho chili pepper, cumin, garlic, and Mexican
oregano".

Cyndi Desalineated

"limey" > wrote in message
...
>
> Is the gang meeting over here now? <BG>
>
> Dora
>==============

Yes because we never know where you are! LOL

Cyndi

Rick & Cyndi wrote:
> "jmcquown" , Bigbazza ,& Cyndi" <
> <snip>
>>>>
>>>> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon
>>>> juice and chili powder. Quite tasty.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Western Beef
>>>>
>>>> Mix together:
>>>> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>>>> 1 TBSP Salt
>>>> 2/3 cup Flour
>>>> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>>>> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>>>>
>>>
>>> That's a heck of an amount of salt 1 Tablespoon ...Also the Chilli
>>> powder as well.....Is that correct
>>
>> True, commercial chili powders contain a lot of salt. I'd cut out
>> the extra
>> salt and let people salt at the table if they like.
>>
>> Jill
>> ====================
>
> <shrug> I typically can't tolerate 'salty' foods but this does not
> taste nor feel "salty". Reduce it if you feel you need to and plan
> on adding another tablespoon of chili powder when you reseason;
> probably more if you reduce the salt... I used Penzeys chili powder
> and it doesn't have ANY salt in it. "Ingredients: ancho chili
> pepper, cumin, garlic, and Mexican oregano".
>
> Cyndi Desalineated

I used to make my own chili powder blend from the AHA cookbook; it was a
salt-free blend. I might actually have some of the Penzey's (I have so much
Penzey's salt-free I need another shelf!). If what you use is salt-free
then I'd add the salt. I like salt. Just not double the salt

Jill

"limey" > wrote in message
...
>
> "limey" wrote in message >
>> Is the gang meeting over here now? <BG>
>>
>> Dora
>
> Sorry - didn't notice Cyndi's cross-posting to alt.cooking-chat, which I
> replied to.
> Now it makes sense.
>
> Dora
> ==============

Yes. Normally I don't cross-post but thought this was relevant bragging...
LOL

Cyndi

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>> "jmcquown" , Bigbazza ,& Cyndi" <
>> <snip>
>>>>>
>>>>> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon
>>>>> juice and chili powder. Quite tasty.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Western Beef
>>>>>
>>>>> Mix together:
>>>>> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>>>>> 1 TBSP Salt
>>>>> 2/3 cup Flour
>>>>> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>>>>> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> That's a heck of an amount of salt 1 Tablespoon ...Also the Chilli
>>>> powder as well.....Is that correct
>>>
>>> True, commercial chili powders contain a lot of salt. I'd cut out
>>> the extra
>>> salt and let people salt at the table if they like.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>> ====================
>>
>> <shrug> I typically can't tolerate 'salty' foods but this does not
>> taste nor feel "salty". Reduce it if you feel you need to and plan
>> on adding another tablespoon of chili powder when you reseason;
>> probably more if you reduce the salt... I used Penzeys chili powder
>> and it doesn't have ANY salt in it. "Ingredients: ancho chili
>> pepper, cumin, garlic, and Mexican oregano".
>>
>> Cyndi Desalineated
>
> I used to make my own chili powder blend from the AHA cookbook; it was a
> salt-free blend. I might actually have some of the Penzey's (I have so
> much
> Penzey's salt-free I need another shelf!). If what you use is salt-free
> then I'd add the salt. I like salt. Just not double the salt
>
> Jill
> ============

Gotcha. Yep... I'm the same. I can handle 'some' salt but not a lot.

Cyndi

Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>
> "Bob" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Cyndi wrote:
> >
> >> The meal was composed of:
> >> Oriental Coleslaw
> >> Yeast Rolls
> >> Fried Spinach
> >> Egg Noodles
> >> Western Beef
> >> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
> >> (all made from scratch)
> >
> > What is "Western Beef"?
> >
> > Bob
> >===========
>
> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
> chili powder. Quite tasty.
>
> Western Beef
>
> Mix together:
> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
> 1 TBSP Salt
> 2/3 cup Flour
> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>
> Brown in oil.
>
> Add 1 chopped onion.
>
> Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down to
> make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is needed.
> Serve with noodles or rice.
>
> NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat. Cook
> on low for 10-12 hours.

Did you brown the meat first? Would it change the flavour
significantly? .......Sharon

"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
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"JeanineAlyse" > wrote in message
ups.com...


snip


" Deep Fryer story... DH, Rick, gets a deep fryer for Father's Day... we
used
it for the second time a couple of weeks later. As should be expected, I
let it cool overnight, on the counter. Please note, we used it on July 3rd
and we were going to have a gathering at our house on the 4th. Ugghh...
darling little Nathan, who had turned 4 just a couple months before, got up
first that morning and wanted to help clean the house for the party... He
lifted it off the counter and yep, you guessed it, he dropped it. Oil
EVERYWHERE!! All over the tile floor and soaking into the rubber backed
rugs... Ugghhhh! It took forever to get it cleaned up... I used
everything... it adheared to the grout... horrible, horrible mess. Even
Dawn Detergent was having a tough time with the oily remains... <shudder>
I hope to never have to clean up another mess like that. A quart of oil can
go a long, long, lllll oooo nnnn gggg way!"

Oh, Deep fried Dill Pickles are amazing too!!! Just in case you want to fry
other things than Spinach. LOL

Cyndi

This story really scared me, as I can think of what the out-come would have
been had your 4 year old lifted the fryer with HOT oil in it.

--
Old Magic 1

biig wrote:
>
> Rick & Cyndi wrote:
> >
> > "Bob" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Cyndi wrote:
> > >
> > >> The meal was composed of:
> > >> Oriental Coleslaw
> > >> Yeast Rolls
> > >> Fried Spinach
> > >> Egg Noodles
> > >> Western Beef
> > >> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
> > >> (all made from scratch)
> > >
> > > What is "Western Beef"?
> > >
> > > Bob
> > >===========
> >
> > It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
> > chili powder. Quite tasty.
> >
> > Western Beef
> >
> > Mix together:
> > 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
> > 1 TBSP Salt
> > 2/3 cup Flour
> > 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
> > 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
> >
> > Brown in oil.
> >
> > Add 1 chopped onion.
> >
> > Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down to
> > make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is needed.
> > Serve with noodles or rice.
> >
> > NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat. Cook
> > on low for 10-12 hours.
>
> Did you brown the meat first? Would it change the flavour
> significantly? .......Sharon

ooops re-reading my dumb post and the recipe....shouldn't post until
I'm awake, ....sorry folks.........Sharon

Old Magic1 wrote:

> "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
> news:hmcAe.3946$8N5.236@trnddc09...
>
> "JeanineAlyse" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>
> snip
>
> " Deep Fryer story... DH, Rick, gets a deep fryer for Father's Day...
> we
> used
> it for the second time a couple of weeks later. As should be
> expected,..... you guessed it, he dropped it. Oil
> EVERYWHERE!!

> Cyndi
>
> This story really scared me, as I can think of what the out-come would
> have
> been had your 4 year old lifted the fryer with HOT oil in it.
>
> --
> Old Magic 1

Ditto, i have a small 1 cup or so deep fryer, with a locking lid that i
rarely use prefereing instead to saute in a thin layer of hot oil and
keep the pieces of food to be sauted moving quickly about. Once the
cooking is done, the oil, of which there is really very little, 1/4 cup
at most, is immediatly dealt with.
---
Joseph Littleshoes

"biig" > wrote in message ...
>
>
> Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>>
>> "Bob" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Cyndi wrote:
>> >
>> >> The meal was composed of:
>> >> Oriental Coleslaw
>> >> Yeast Rolls
>> >> Fried Spinach
>> >> Egg Noodles
>> >> Western Beef
>> >> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
>> >> (all made from scratch)
>> >
>> > What is "Western Beef"?
>> >
>> > Bob
>> >===========
>>
>> It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice and
>> chili powder. Quite tasty.
>>
>> Western Beef
>>
>> Mix together:
>> 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>> 1 TBSP Salt
>> 2/3 cup Flour
>> 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>> 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>>
>> Brown in oil.
>>
>> Add 1 chopped onion.
>>
>> Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down
>> to
>> make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is
>> needed.
>> Serve with noodles or rice.
>>
>> NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat.
>> Cook
>> on low for 10-12 hours.
>
> Did you brown the meat first? Would it change the flavour
> significantly? .......Sharon
======

" >>
>> Brown in oil.
>> "

Yes, I did brown it and supposedly it helps in tenderizing... <shrug> I
dunno. It's one of those - 'well, the instructions are to ... and I've
always done it because it says so'.

LOL

Does that help?

Cyndi

"Old Magic1" & Cyndi"
> snip
>
>
> " Deep Fryer story... DH, Rick, gets a deep fryer for Father's Day... we
> used
> it for the second time a couple of weeks later. As should be expected, I
> let it cool overnight, on the counter. Please note, we used it on July
> 3rd
> and we were going to have a gathering at our house on the 4th. Ugghh...
> darling little Nathan, who had turned 4 just a couple months before, got
> up
> first that morning and wanted to help clean the house for the party... He
> lifted it off the counter and yep, you guessed it, he dropped it. Oil
> EVERYWHERE!! All over the tile floor and soaking into the rubber backed
> rugs... Ugghhhh! It took forever to get it cleaned up... I used
> everything... it adheared to the grout... horrible, horrible mess. Even
> Dawn Detergent was having a tough time with the oily remains... <shudder>
> I hope to never have to clean up another mess like that. A quart of oil
> can
> go a long, long, lllll oooo nnnn gggg way!"
>
> Oh, Deep fried Dill Pickles are amazing too!!! Just in case you want to
> fry
> other things than Spinach. LOL
>
> Cyndi
>
> This story really scared me, as I can think of what the out-come would
> have
> been had your 4 year old lifted the fryer with HOT oil in it.
>
> --
> Old Magic 1
> ==================

True enough; however, we did the frying right before he went to bed and
where it was placed (far back along the kitchen wall...) he had to work at
it to even get to it - hence, my guess as to why it landed on the floor in
the first place. <arrgghh> It was pretty cool by the time we went to bed -
I have an anal tendency to ensure things are as safe as possible before
going to bed (as in the oven must be cool before I go to bed - which means I
not only check the dials to ensure it's off but that it's cool enough that
if a certain someone put a stuffed animal in it - it wouldn't burn...). I
admit to having a touch of OCD where kitchens and door locks are concerned.


Cyndi

"biig" > wrote in message ...
>
>
> biig wrote:
>>
>> Rick & Cyndi wrote:
>> >
>> > "Bob" > wrote in message
>> > ...
>> > > Cyndi wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> The meal was composed of:
>> > >> Oriental Coleslaw
>> > >> Yeast Rolls
>> > >> Fried Spinach
>> > >> Egg Noodles
>> > >> Western Beef
>> > >> Dessert: New York style Cheesecake with strawberries on the side.
>> > >> (all made from scratch)
>> > >
>> > > What is "Western Beef"?
>> > >
>> > > Bob
>> > >===========
>> >
>> > It's basically stewing beef cooked in it's own gravy with lemon juice
>> > and
>> > chili powder. Quite tasty.
>> >
>> > Western Beef
>> >
>> > Mix together:
>> > 3 1/2 # lean Stew Beef (I used a beef roast that I cut up)
>> > 1 TBSP Salt
>> > 2/3 cup Flour
>> > 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
>> > 1 1/4 TBSP Chili Powder
>> >
>> > Brown in oil.
>> >
>> > Add 1 chopped onion.
>> >
>> > Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender. Uncover to cook down
>> > to
>> > make a gravy before serving. Taste to determine if re-seasoning is
>> > needed.
>> > Serve with noodles or rice.
>> >
>> > NOTE: You can also cook this in a Crock-Pot after browning the meat.
>> > Cook
>> > on low for 10-12 hours.
>>
>> Did you brown the meat first? Would it change the flavour
>> significantly? .......Sharon
>
> ooops re-reading my dumb post and the recipe....shouldn't post until
> I'm awake, ....sorry folks.........Sharon
===

<giggle> Don't sweat it - 90 % of what I post is during my sleeping hours.

Cyndi

Joseph Littleshoes wrote:

> Old Magic1 wrote:
>
> > "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
> > news:hmcAe.3946$8N5.236@trnddc09...
> >
> > "JeanineAlyse" > wrote in message
> > ups.com...
> >
> > snip
> >
> > " Deep Fryer story... DH, Rick, gets a deep fryer for Father's
> Day...
> > we
> > used
> > it for the second time a couple of weeks later. As should be
> > expected,..... you guessed it, he dropped it. Oil
> > EVERYWHERE!!
>
> > Cyndi
> >
> > This story really scared me, as I can think of what the out-come
> would
> > have
> > been had your 4 year old lifted the fryer with HOT oil in it.
> >
> > --
> > Old Magic 1
>
> Ditto, i have a small 1 cup or so deep fryer, with a locking lid that
> i
> rarely use prefereing instead to saute in a thin layer of hot oil and
> keep the pieces of food to be sauted moving quickly about. Once the
> cooking is done, the oil, of which there is really very little, 1/4
> cup
> at most, is immediatly dealt with.
> ---
> Joseph Littleshoes



I used to routinely sauté or "doree" gild, with seasoned flour
and/or bread crumbs & sometimes grated cheese and eggs, milk, bits
of cut up veggies in the hot oil till they had a nice crispy,
golden brown outside and were gently cooked inside, sliced
zucchini, egg plant, mushroom, cauliflower or broccoli florets,
tomatoes, bananas, sweet pepper & onion rings etc. and then cook
any other piece of fish or chicken or any other animal flesh in
that oil or at least a part of it.

Nowadays, i steam my veggies and and eat less fried foods even
though i believe if done correctly a diet of fried food is not so
bad, but the professionals seem to think i should take every
possible action to lower my cholesterol.

I have even given up commercially available cookies! and am going
to have to start making my own peanut butter as i can not find any
commercial brands without hydrogenated or hydrolysed oils.

---
Joseph Littleshoes

"Joseph Littleshoes" > wrote in message
...
> Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
> > Old Magic1 wrote:
> >
> > > "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message
> > > news:hmcAe.3946$8N5.236@trnddc09...
> > >
> > > "JeanineAlyse" > wrote in message
> > > ups.com...
> > >
> > > snip
> > >
> > > " Deep Fryer story... DH, Rick, gets a deep fryer for Father's
> > Day...
> > > we
> > > used
> > > it for the second time a couple of weeks later. As should be
> > > expected,..... you guessed it, he dropped it. Oil
> > > EVERYWHERE!!
> >
> > > Cyndi
> > >
> > > This story really scared me, as I can think of what the out-come
> > would
> > > have
> > > been had your 4 year old lifted the fryer with HOT oil in it.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Old Magic 1
> >
> > Ditto, i have a small 1 cup or so deep fryer, with a locking lid that
> > i
> > rarely use prefereing instead to saute in a thin layer of hot oil and
> > keep the pieces of food to be sauted moving quickly about. Once the
> > cooking is done, the oil, of which there is really very little, 1/4
> > cup
> > at most, is immediatly dealt with.
> > ---
> > Joseph Littleshoes
>
>
>
> I used to routinely sauté or "doree" gild, with seasoned flour
> and/or bread crumbs & sometimes grated cheese and eggs, milk, bits
> of cut up veggies in the hot oil till they had a nice crispy,
> golden brown outside and were gently cooked inside, sliced
> zucchini, egg plant, mushroom, cauliflower or broccoli florets,
> tomatoes, bananas, sweet pepper & onion rings etc. and then cook
> any other piece of fish or chicken or any other animal flesh in
> that oil or at least a part of it.
>
> Nowadays, i steam my veggies and and eat less fried foods even
> though i believe if done correctly a diet of fried food is not so
> bad, but the professionals seem to think i should take every
> possible action to lower my cholesterol.
>
> I have even given up commercially available cookies! and am going
> to have to start making my own peanut butter as i can not find any
> commercial brands without hydrogenated or hydrolysed oils.

Can you not buy natural peanut butter? I buy Laura Scudder's natural brand.
Ingredients: peanuts and salt.
Alternatively, if you have a natural foods store in the area, they often
have a special grinder for making peanut butter.

TammyM
Sacramento, California

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Rick & Cyndi" > wrote
>
> Dinner sure sounded great! That was cute about your aunt filching
> cheesecake on the sly.
>
> > If you haven't had the opportunity to try Fried Spinach - I encourage
you
> > to try it. It is amazing! I had it at a restaurant many years ago and
> > had promised myself that I would make it at home. Well, Thursday was
the
> > day to try it. Man, am I glad I did! It is SO good! Taste a lot like
> > chips but with a slightly 'green' flavor. <shrug> Totally wonderful and
> > extremely easy to prepare. Recipe to follow:
>
> I remember Jill having that somewhere and she raved about it also. I have
> to
> try it. Thanks for the recipe.

Deep fried basil and sage leaves are also very nice. I like to garnish
pumpkin ravioli with the sage leaves, a very nice complement of flavors.
I've had my sage plant since 1989, it's moved 3 times with me and now
flourishes in what I hope is its permanent home :-)

TammyM
Sacramento, California

"tammym" & Cyndi" <

<snip>
>> > If you haven't had the opportunity to try Fried Spinach - I encourage
> you to try it. It is amazing!
<snip>
>
> Deep fried basil and sage leaves are also very nice. I like to garnish
> pumpkin ravioli with the sage leaves, a very nice complement of flavors.
> I've had my sage plant since 1989, it's moved 3 times with me and now
> flourishes in what I hope is its permanent home :-)
>
> TammyM
> Sacramento, California
> ==============

Yummmmmmmmm! That sounds divine!! The next time I have some growing I will
definitely try that! Basil and sage are two of my most favorite herbs!

Recently I did have some purple and sweet basil growing but we've been
fighting some type of fungus problem with the palm that is planted on our
kitty porch... anyway, the basil and all of my other container grown plants
had to be pitched. :'( I hope the tree will be taken down soon so I can
get back to growing healthy plants!

Cyndi