Annarchy Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Tonight was green chicken enchiladas, re-fried beans and rice. From DH’s grandmother… The rice… white rice, sautéed until just brown… Add a Tbs of diced tomatoes, I have a container kept frozen for this recipe, specifically. Microwave a minute or two, enough to use for the rice, add a tsp of dried minced onion, a Tbs of tomato bullion and return to the heat…. Sauté just enough to boil some of the liquid from the tomatoes. For some reason, frying the tomatoes makes a big difference in the taste. Add enough water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until most the water is gone, then turn the fire off, let it steep. Chicken enchiladas, 1 pint of canned chicken. I usually boil a leg & thigh, remove the bones & shred it, but tonight, I used the pint of chicken that didn’t seal when I canned it. Saved a lot of time. Lol. Added a Tbs. of cream cheese, & a Tbs of jalapeño cream cheese, and a tsp of chicken bullion, mixed well. Lightly fried 8 corn tortillas in veggie oil, then, let them sit, to cool down, while I defrosted the beans for re-fried beans… these are from pots of beans, when I make MIL her ‘bean juice soup. I strain the beans out of the liquid and save the beans for re-fries. I use the pan i fried the tortillas in, adding a Tbs of tomato bullion & a handful of cheddar/ jack cheese. Mix well, cook on medium heat, mixing off & on, until they get thicker. As they are cooking, I fill & roll up the tortillas with the mixture…. Pour the greens enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle the last of the cheese on top. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes. Melted cheese…. Rice absorbed all the excess water… and the enchiladas cooked enough to be hot throughout… My dinner tonight…. (Forgive the paper plate…. It saves excess dishes…. Lol) 3 3 Quote Link to comment
euphrasyne Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 That looks amazing. I have to find some tomato bullion. You have given me a new goal. 1 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Oh my, that looks sooo good! I ordered some tomato bouillon from Amazon just last night. It's the Knorr brand so I'm sure it will be good. I nearly ordered a big can of tomato powder a week or so ago but wasn't sure about it. I'm so glad I waited for your recommendation on the bouillon instead. I had never heard of it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Tomato bouillon arrived on my door step already this morning. So fast. They must be doing drones. I picked up the box and thought it was sort of big for a little jar of powdered bouillon. Turns out I had ordered a 2 pound jar of it! Well, I guess I'm stocked up on tomato bouillon. For the rest of my life. 2 2 Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 You might be surprised how quickly you go through it. 3 Quote Link to comment
snapshotmiki Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 I'm already stocked on the tomato bouillon! Got the chicken and more beef today. 3 Quote Link to comment
Littlesister Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Dang, that looks so good. I am stuck with eating sandwiches and canned soup as the dust in the house from all the work going on is making it hard to cook a real meal. I knew the dust would be bad, but I could plant a small garden in it, as it is so thick. Guess you all know what I will be doing when the work is done. 3 Quote Link to comment
euphrasyne Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I blame @Annarchy for the new addition to my spices. I broke down and ordered some from Amazon. I can't wait to try it. Tonight I already have a big pot of borracho beans with hamburger going. (The containers are what they say they are but probably not the brand that is on them. I buy most spices in bulk and empty it into the quart jars as needed. If you have ever asked yourself if someone can actually use 50lb of cinnamon before it goes bad...why yes I can.) 4 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Absolutely love, love, love it! Look at that bouillon. Caught my eye right away. Poor Annarchy has been taking the blame for lots of good stuff lately. I often pour my generic stuff in brand name containers too. LOL 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Looking at your spice rack, reminded me to get more paprika…. 3 Quote Link to comment
euphrasyne Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 That shelf has 2 more racks and I keep my smaller spices in a different cabinet. Garlic, Curry, Paprika, Cinnamon, and lemon pepper are things I keep massive stock. Without listing amounts, this is my current spice inventory (yes i use them all. some more than others.) Condiments & sauces and things like taco seasoning packets or gravy/soup/dip packets I track under a different category. These are just large bottles/bags of spice. I'd love to hear what other people consider their necessary spices. Spices Allspice Spices Basil Spices Bay Leaves Spices beef bullion cubes Spices black pepper Spices Bread Seasoning Spices Cajun Spices Caraway Spices Cardamon Spices Cayanne Spices Celery Seed Spices chicken bullion Spices Chipolte Pepper Spices Cinnamon lbs Spices Cinnamon Sticks Spices Cream of Tartar Spices Cumin Spices Curry Spices Dill Spices Dried Ginger Spices Everything Bagal Seasoning Spices Fajita Seasoning Spices Garlic Minced jar Spices Ginger ground Spices granulated garlic Spices Ground Cloves Spices Italian Seasoning Spices Lemon Pepper Spices Montreal Cx Seasoning Spices Mustard Ground Spices Mustard Seed Spices Nutmeg sm Spices Paprika Spices Pectin Spices Peppercorns Spices Pickle Crisper Spices Pink Salt Spices Poppy Seed Spices Poultry Seasoning Spices Pumpkin Spice Spices Roaster Garlic Herb seasoning Spices Rosemary Spices Salt Spices Salt Grinder Spices Sazon Spices Thyme Spices Tumeric Spices Whole Cloves 5 Quote Link to comment
Virginia Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I didn't know you could even buy that many different spices!! 3 Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I'm a spice dud. Most of the ones I listed I only use 1-2 times a year. Like Thanksgiving. Using your list I have and sometimes use; Bay Leaves Bouillon Beef, Chicken and now Tomato Celery Seeds Chili Powder Mexene Cinnamon Powder and Sticks and Sugar Cloves Ground and Whole Dill Seeds Garlic Granules and Powdered and Dehydrated Ginger Powder Italian Seasoning Montreal Seasoning Mustard Seed Nutmeg Onion Granules and Powdered and Dehydrated Paprika Plain and Smoked Pepper Black Rosemary Sage Salad Seasonings Salt Lite and Canning Taco Seasoning Thyme Vanilla Pods 2 Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 That’s a nice list euphrasyne, Very nice. A couple I didn’t recognize or know what you use them in. Bread seasoning, everything bagel, & Sazon. Otherwise, I have about the same variety. I can add a few to your list, Sage, Greek, Italian and Mexican oregano, white pepper. Mixed spices/seasoning; Gumbo File, Pepper Chere, Quarterdeck, peppermint, Achiote (Annato), Creole, and a few more. I re-package most all my spices & seasonings into canning jars. It makes it easier for me to see if I’m running low. I will add more Mexican recipes, as I cook them. 3 Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Caldio 1 lb cubed beef Sprinkle with; salt, pepper, Ground cumin, onion powder, & garlic powder, then, mix. Sauté, over medium heat. Add sliced, quartered onion, Sauté, add diced tomatoes & simmer 15 minutes. Add diced jalapeños (to taste). Add 2-2 1/2 cups of water. Simmer 30 minutes. Add 2-3 cubed potatoes, and simmer until potatoes are cooked. 2 Quote Link to comment
Littlesister Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I love the everything bagel spice. I buy the bagels and heat them up with a little butter and sprinkle that on them. They are really good. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
euphrasyne Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 If you ever go out for Italian or such and they sprinkle that herb mix in a plate and cover it with oil so you can dip the bread in it, that is what I call 'bread' seasoning. Everything bagel is a type of bagel that has all the toppings on it, sesame seed, poppy seed, garlic, onion, salt. I put it on top of bread before baking, or use it to season chicken for baking. Sazon is a Mexican/South American spice of salt, pepper, cilantro, achiote, garlic, cumin, oregano and sometimes paprika or tumeric. I also have tropical sazon which has garlic and tumeric and onion as well as some of the others. I have sage and oregano in the garden as well as rosemary and basil. I use them seasonally. I used to keep gumbo file, but I was the only one who liked it and it is hard to find here so I didn't replace the last bottle I finished. Never heard of Pepper Chere or Quarterdeck. I'll go look those up. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
snapshotmiki Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I make and use sazon as yellow rice seasoning. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
The WE2's Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 10:46 PM, snapshotmiki said: I make and use sazon as yellow rice seasoning. same here. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
mommato3boys Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Don't forget: Chinese 5 Spice Old Bay Seasoning File' 2 Quote Link to comment
Necie Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I’m not home right now, but a couple off the top of my head that I use quite a bit: ancho powder herbs de provence I also use a garlic infused smoked sea salt that is AWESOME, though a bit pricey. I use it sparingly... an itty bit goes a looooong way. 2 Quote Link to comment
euphrasyne Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) My current pantry: and I mix a lot. all bulliion is currently powder jars and not cubes. Seasoning makes life happy. There can never be too much garlic. Spices Abado Spices Allspice Spices Basil Spices Bay Leaves Spices beef bullion cubes- 1 Spices black pepper- 1 Spices Bread Seasoning Spices Cajun Spices Caraway Spices Cardamon Spices Cayanne Spices Celery Seed Spices chicken bullion cubes- 1 Spices Chipolte Pepper Spices Cilantro Lime Seasoning Spices Cinnamon lbs Spices Corriander Seed Spices Cream of Tartar Spices Cumin Spices Curry Spices Dill Spices Dried Ginger Spices Everything Bagal Seasoning Spices Fajita Seasoning Spices Fennel Seed Spices Fenugreek Seed Spices Garlic Minced jar Spices Ginger ground Spices granulated garlic- 1 Spices Ground Cloves Spices Italian Seasoning Spices Lemon Pepper Spices Montreal Cx Seasoning Spices Moroccan Spice Spices Mustard Ground Spices Mustard Seed Spices Nutmeg sm Spices Orange Pepper Spices Paprika Spices Pectin Spices Peppercorns Spices Pickle Crisper Spices Pink Salt Spices Poppy Seed Spices Poultry Seasoning Spices Pumpkin Spice Spices Ranch Powder shaker Spices Roaster Garlic Herb seasoning Spices Rosemary Spices Salt Spices Salt Grinder Spices Sazon Spices Sazon Tropical Spices Star Anice whole Spices Thyme Spices Tumeric Edited February 9 by euphrasyne 3 Quote Link to comment
euphrasyne Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) It won't let me edit to add that DH had to put new handles onto the pantry to attach the baby locks to keep DD3 out. It was a serious issue for the last few months. I had to buy new paprika, cinnamon, and mustard. Kids are awesome, but kids suck. Seriously, kidproof your preps. also i have tomato bullion now. Edited February 9 by euphrasyne 1 Quote Link to comment
mommato3boys Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I love the tomato bullion. It has saved several of my recipes. There is also a shrimp bullion. It is awesome in fried rice. 3 Quote Link to comment
euphrasyne Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) I keep minced garlic in the fridge and whole garlic on the shelf. Seriously garlic everything. Its a natural antibiotic and we stay healthy because of it. DD15 has only been sick once in her life and I passed on garlic love to her. Say yes to health and garlic. Black pepper is a diuretic. Great after stomach issues to stop constipation. Turmeric is a great antiseptic topically. Spices have many uses. It is sad that knowledge has been lost over time. We eat tasty, spicy, and healthy. Spices aren't just for flavor. Edited February 10 by euphrasyne 4 Quote Link to comment
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