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Hey all, so even though "food" does not really figure into the show unless it is the red liquid variety...are there any foodies and/or chefs out there who want to contribute some True Blood-inspired recipe ideas? Because sometimes, if I've got time, I'll try to cook a meal that fits w/ whatever movie or series I'm watching. Dorky? You bet!! But fun, sooo...
...for example, I was excited about the first episode of TB, so I made a red wine braised short rib with garlic mashed potatoes. Then last week I made a chili (I know that's more "Texas" but hey...it's the South!) I'm familiar w/ creole recipes (creole chicken, jambalaya, etc) but I know nothing about Northern LA cooking...
I was thinking that perhaps if there are any chefs out there, they might come up with a recipe for the unofficial Merlotte's Burger, to share here? And any other True Blood-inspired recipes to recommend??
Thanks and here's to some tasty bites for all!
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Aug 15, 2009 7:25 PM
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Oh and check out this blog: http://www.lovingtruebloodindallas.com/
They post True Blood inspired recipes weekly.
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Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups chopped bananas
1 stick butter
Icing:
8 oz. sour cream
1 box powdered sugar
4 oz. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs and butter, stirring into dry ingredients until moistened. Do not beat. Stir in vanilla, pecans, pineapple, and bananas. Spoon batter into a greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Whip all icing ingredients together and put on Cool cake.
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Aug 15, 2009 7:22 PM
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Do you do it like this? Sounds delicious.. I got this one just now from www.allrecipes.com They have several versions.
INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups diced bananas
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Do NOT use mixer. Combine flour, white sugar, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Add eggs and oil stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, pineapple, nuts and bananas.
Pour into 3 9-inch greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.
To Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine cream cheese and butter or margarine. Cream until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Frost cooled cake.
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Aug 15, 2009 7:22 PM
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Oh man! Pig pickin' cake is the best! There's a bakery here that makes it but they call it sunshine cake.
I make it too from time to time but it's not nearly as good.
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Aug 15, 2009 7:16 PM
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NEVER HAD THAT CAKE, SOUNDS GOOD THOUGH. I LOVE "HUMMINGBIRD CAKE." IT IS A SOUTHERN FAVORITE.
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Re: Hey Foodies---True Blood meals???
Aug 15, 2009 7:13 PM
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We usually have a relatively large supper on Sundays just because the day is so busy with church, etc.
This weekend my parents are coming in to visit with the kids so we'll probably do something small like sandwiches.
I am going to pick blueberries(they grow wild on our land) and bake a cobbler.
And of course I love having a glass of wine or my favorite, a rum and coke.
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Re: HUBBY'S BIRTHDAY TODAY
Aug 15, 2009 7:12 PM
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Mafiosa,
Happy B-day Mafi's Lucky Husband!
Ever had a pig pickin cake?
INGREDIENTS
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
DIRECTIONS
Mix together cake mix, canned oranges with juice, eggs, and oil. Pour batter into three greased and floured 8 inch round pans. Layers will be thin.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool layers on wire racks.
Mix together whipped topping, drained pineapple, and instant pudding mix. Fill and frost the cooled cake. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
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WE HAD A PIG PICKING WITH PASTA SALAD, COLE SLAW, SEAFOOD SALAD AND A KEY LIME CHEESECAKE IN LIEU OF A BIRTHDAY CAKE.
BURP
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Re: Vampire Chicken-Beet Salad with Scallions and Goat Cheese and Onion Toasted
Aug 14, 2009 1:54 PM
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BUMP
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Vampire Chicken-Beet Salad with Scallions and Goat Cheese and Onion Toasted
Aug 4, 2009 3:19 PM
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Vampire Chicken-Beet Salad with Scallions and Goat Cheese and Onion Toasted Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
Cooking spray
Flour tortillas (white, red and green)
1 to 2 teaspoons onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cooked chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced beets (jarred or canned)
1/4 cup freshly chopped scallions
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
cut tortillas into fun shapes. Arrange tortillas on prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season the tops with onion powder, salt and black pepper. Bake for 6 minutes, until crisp.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, beets and scallions. Toss to combine, allowing beets to color chicken. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and mustard. Pour mixture over chicken mixture and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
Serve salad in lettuce leaves and top with goat cheese. Serve tortilla chips on the side.
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Aug 4, 2009 3:15 PM
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Ingredients
4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (6-ounce) skinless chicken breast
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
2 sage leaves, chopped
2 heads Bibb lettuce
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place potatoes on a sheet tray, toss with oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast until golden and tender, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan cover chicken with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Poach until cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from poaching liquid, let cool for a bit, and cut chicken into cubes.
In a large bowl, toss together potatoes, chicken and bacon with the celery, onions, and garlic. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, herbs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Mix until well combined.
Serve salad in Bibb lettuce cups. Roll up and eat.
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Ingredients
1 head iceburg lettuce, washed, patted dry, and torn into pieces
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, uncooked
2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts
3 bananas, sliced, tossed in 1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or salted peanuts)
1 cup grated Cheddar
3/4 cup chopped green onions, green part only
10 to 12 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, chopped
Dressing:
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Directions
In a large rectangular dish, layer salad ingredients in the order listed, stopping after the nuts. Mix dressing ingredients and let stand for 5 minutes. Spread dressing over entire top of salad, covering it completely. Sprinkle cheese, green onions, and bacon over salad. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
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EASY ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
Aug 4, 2009 3:08 PM
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups diced chicken
1 cup finely diced celery
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, and salt and blend well. Toss with chicken, celery and almonds. Serve on bread or crisp lettuce.
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Ingredients
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 head napa cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, shredded (about 2 cups)
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, greens included (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin oranges in water, drained
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or chili sauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and brush onto chicken breasts. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until juices run clear, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, scallions, water chestnuts, Mandarin orange and sliced chicken. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, brown sugar and chili sauce. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among bowls and top each serving with 2 teaspoons toasted almonds.
4 SERVINGS
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Ingredients
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 (9-ounce) packages fresh fettuccine
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup freshly chopped green onions
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves
1 teaspoon The Lady's House Seasoning, divided, recipe follows
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme and salt and pepper. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through but still juicy; do not overcook.
While chicken is cooking; cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse in cold water and drain again. Pat excess moisture off pasta with a paper towel, if necessary.
Combine mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, basil, House Seasoning, lemon juice and seasoned salt. Pour dressing over pasta and toss gently.
Place chicken strips on top of pasta.
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
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