Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen

The following recipe was placed in one of the comments by Catherine Manna. It is good, though you really have to deal with Catherine's refusal to measure out spices (I have tried to help a bit in that area.) She made it a great effort to keep this one kosher, however in her original submission she said she either used ground beef or buffalo meat... so we have to nix the buffalo! (ETA: Thanks to the comment by Juggling Frogs in this recipe, buffalo meat is bison meat, and thus it is kosher. So no need to nix the buffalo!) I worked on the ingredients for approximately 2 pounds of ground beef. I left the directions alone, basically in Catherine's own format. She writes: I never measure anything, but it always turns out great!, {ok, 99 percent of the time!} First you need the right ingredients...Kosher that is.. Note: Since I'm Italian i had to learn the Kosher ways, and one of the cheeses which you wouldn't use in this meal anyways, is that some cheeses has renet in it....

Yom Kippur, the long fast day is almost upon us. As it is a commandment to fast on Yom Kippur (the fast goes from sunset till the end of the following day when night arrives), so to, it is considered a commandment to eat the day before Yom Kippur. In Israel, from 2 PM on the eve of Yom Kippur, all radio and TV stops, there is no public transportation, Ben Gurion airport shuts down - and the country begins preparations for the holiest day of the year. Before Yom Kippur, we sit down for what is known in Hebrew, as a "Seudah Maphseket". This literally means the "meal which stops" or "the meal which divides". As readers of Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen , in kosher homes, we divide meat from milk. Thus some families will have meat based meals before the fast and others will have dairy or vegetarian based meals. It all depends on the stomachs of those preparing for the fast. I have long ago adopted the lighter milk based meal in my home, though many people ...

One really great thing about our insane cook Paula. She notices when I am busy elsewhere and sends in recipes for all of us to enjoy. For this I thank her. So I put this one out for you guys. Be warned though. I am going to be doing a few recipes and pieces on really CHEAP & EASY dishes, due to some email that I have received. So if any of you out there have any... SEND THEM IN! Paula Writes: You’re all probably tired of chicken recipes by now. This one works with ground beef as well. A simple, flavorful and easy dish. Did I mention its’ all in ONE DISH! Seasoned Chicken (or Beef) Bake Utensils You Need: 1 Large bowl A casserole baking dish Small skillet to sauté Ingredients: 3 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken (cut into strips) 3 Cups Zucchini , diced 2 Cups Tomatoes, diced 2 Cups Peppers, mix colors , diced 2 Bunches of Scallions , diced 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 Gloves Garlic, minced 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 6 Tablespoons Oli...

The following hit my email, and of course the first thing I say is "Oy Vey!". Subject: A Request Ted, there is recipe I'd love to find. During one of the memorable dinners at my college roommate's home, her Mom served a side dish called (I think) Carrot and Apple Tzimmes (sp?). I know this dish was sweet and had apples and carrots in it, but I've not found a recipe that sounds like the same thing I had at the Gonchar's house, and sadly my friend and her parents have passed away, so the recipe has been lost forever to me. Here's your challenge: come up with a recipe that is an equivalent or a close one to it and I'll give you my eternal gratitude and a gold star for cleverness and know-how. Nance Well here we go Nance. Your wish is my command. But first some background. Tzimmes is a traditional Casserole made usually for Rosh Ha'Shanah - The Jewish New Year. Of course it is eaten all year around as well, but since the major part of Tzimmes is t...

In my recent post, Honey-Garlic Chicken With A Few Other Tidbits , I told readers of Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen the story of the almost-not-done chicken on Friday. What I did not mention is that in the morning I made two dairy dishes. I was kind of stupid. I did not think of taking pictures of the Mac & Cheese one, (which I should have - cause it came out SO PERFECT...sheesh!) but I did think of taking a picture of my potato madness Quiche. Now this is not really a Quiche... so I am cheating... pfffffttttt. Hell, it kind of looks like Quiche! So I am taking a literary license on this one! It is actually almost the exact the same recipe as the one I gave in, Mr. Potato Head - The Good Ole' Potato Recipe , but it is worth its own post, me thinks. There is a bit of a change nothing drastic mind you, but if you rather make a dish and not start with the muss and fuss of nice looking potato halves, this will fit the bill quite nicely. (I did try to make the picture come out n...

A new commenter appeared today and posted a recipe for Macaroni & Cheese in the recent entry of the recipe by our insane cook Paula, for Macaroni & Cheese . I posted that comment of course, but I am going to put the comment here in full as yet another recipe for Macaroni & Cheese. This was posted by Almost Vegetarian and you can check out her blog by clicking on the link. I obviously have an affinity for anyone who describes their blog as: One woman’s struggle to find food that is good and good for you while enjoying a laugh or two along the way. So here you go with Mac & Cheese from Almost Vegetarian : I have an even faster recipe for mac 'n cheese, if you like (and, sometimes, when dealing with kids, fast makes all the difference). Boil a package of noodles - macaroni or shells or something of a similar size - to al dente. In the meantime, shred a package of the best quality, extra sharp cheddar you can find (this is a simple dish, so quality makes all the differ...

Paula sent in this incredibly simple recipe for Macaroni & Cheese . Ingredients: 4 cups Elbow Macaroni (cook according to package directions) 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 4 Tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 cup milk Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and, while still hot, add the Cheddar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese if desired. Simple. One star for difficulty. One thing I would add here. Lightly cover the bottom of the baking bowl with just a touch of Olive Oil. Macaroni & Cheese is a very well liked dish in our house. However, you can get fairly complicated with its creation if you wish to. Meaning adding different spices, cheese and/or different types of pasta sauces and experimenting with a whole range ...

Paula has been real busy in her kitchen.. so we are going to devote a few posts to the recipes building up. She writes for this one: This is a great side dish and it's easy. Potato and Jalapeño Casserole Recipe Ingredients: 8 Potatoes 3 Onions Canola Oil for frying 6 Jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced 1 pound Monterey jack cheese, shredded Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Peel and slice potatoes and onions. Fry potatoes in oil in fry pan just until tender; drain. Alternate layers of potatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese, salt & pepper in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes Frying and baking gives this a two star in terms of difficulty, but this is really simply and a great casserole. Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen is a Finalist in the 2007 Weblog Awards . Click Here to Vote NOW until Feb. 2nd for Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen as the BEST FOOD WEBLOG OF 2007 Posted On: Help! I Have A Fire In My Kitchen ...