Anyone Else Have a Special Debate Menu Tonight?

[yellerpup]

We are having:

Bust Mitt in the (Pork) Chops
October Surprise Sweet Potato Hash
Call Him Out Collards with Chick(for the ladies)peas
Upside Down and In Your Face Cake

[cbayer]

1. I invited some people over to watch the debate, so I am going to make a

pot of Hot Obama Chili and some Romney corny bread.

[yellerpup]

3. Love it!

All I want is for Rmoney to be himself. Whoever that is. Have fun tonight!

[cbayer]

4. You, too!

I anticipate that Romney will come off badly. Obama just needs to not appear smug about it.

[yellerpup]

6. That seems to be the tricky part of TV debates.

Shrubbie had me screaming WTF is wrong with this man while poor Al caught hell just for sighing and rolling his eyes. Obama is world-class gracious and smart. I think he's got this.

[Lucinda]

2. Excellent menu!

No debate watching for me. I'll catch the highlights online.

You can send me a little October Surprise though, if you have leftovers!

[yellerpup]

5. This is a sweet potato salad

that just knocked me out when I first tried it. Toss sweet potato chunks w/olive oil and roast in the oven at 375, turning once, until caramelized on both sides. In the meantime, toast a handful of pumpkin seeds (or whatever you have walnuts, pecans, etc) and soak dried cranberries in water to cover while you stir up the dressing. The dressing is lime (any citrus) 1/4 C., and maple syrup which you should start with 2 tablespoons and add to taste and a pinch of cinnamon, then give it good grinding of black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper . When you remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, salt them immediately if using salt, let cool a for a few minutes then toss with the dressing and cranberries. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds just before serving. Feel free to experiment with this recipe. I adapted it from one that went with mandarin oranges, sultanas, and pecan for the native foods buffet I did for the Eagle Project fundraiser.

[msanthrope]

17. OMG--I think I might have to make that for Thanksgiving. nt

[yellerpup]

19. Highly recommended.

Make extra, it goes fast.

[Howler]

7. I'm so

Eating dinner over at your house tonight YellerPup.

[yellerpup]

8. Let's get that party started!

Gangnam style...

http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6830834/mitt-romney-style-gangnam-style-parody

[NJCher]

22. I just watched it three times

and still laughing out loud. Sent it to everyone I know.

OMD, it was hysterical. That guy who plays Mitt is nothing short of brilliant.

Each time I watch it I find new stuff to make me laugh!

I love the way Ann is fanning him in the opening.

Oh thank you thank you thank you, yellerpup! That made my evening!


Cher

[yellerpup]

26. At your service, my dear NJCher!

Made me squeal, too!

[livetohike]

9. Love that menu yellerpup!

Nothing special here.....we're having White Pizza on pita bread with Alouette cheese, sauteed zucchini and onions and topped with Asiago cheese, a salad and some leftover grape leaves.

[yellerpup]

10. Your meals always are so well rounded.

I am excited to be adding dairy back into my diet--I've been trying different products and now I have found that I can tolerate goat's milk as well as goat yogurt. Then, I found goat gruyere and goat brie. Happy face, happy dance, me! A taste of cheese again at long last!

[livetohike]

11. I have trouble with dairy too and switched to soy milk on my cereal years ago. A little bit of chees

doesn't affect me. Other than chevre, I've never seen/had goat gruyere or brie. I'll bet it tastes great .

[yellerpup]

14. It does taste nice, really creamy and tangy.

I can't do soy because I take thyroid medication (39 years) and soy is kryptonite to thyroid meds. You must wait 12 hours after taking your pill before you can have soy, and then you have to wait another 12 hours after you eat before you take thyroid again. That pushes your mealtime back an hour a day! I have been using almond milk, which is fine but not rich the way goat milk is.

[cbayer]

12. I just opened a package of goat gouda.

Delicious. Will be grating some onto my chili tonight.

[yellerpup]

13. It's so tangy.

Mmmmm...cheese at last!

[Phentex]

15. Middleclass Lasagna...meatless, 47% pasta...

the Zinger is going to be the Cinnamon Roll Cake that was posted in here a few weeks ago.

[yellerpup]

16. Clever, clever--I love it!

Middleclass Lasagna! Nothing delivers a zing like cinnamon!

[msanthrope]

18. I defrosted the best damn soup I've ever made.....

Butternut Squash Red Lentil--

1 butternut squash, peeled, de seeded, cut thinly

14-16oz of red lentils

2 onions, 1 inch of fresh ginger, 4 garlic cloves, whirred together in a food processor 'til fine.

2 cans light coconut milk

Patak's curry paste. Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric. Amounts are up to you.

2 14oz cans of fire roasted tomatoes (rotel or trader joe's)

4-6 cups of broth--chicken, or make vegan with vegetable

Cayenne to taste.

Microwave the onion mix with the spices for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Put that and all the rest of the ingredients in a crockpot ---start with 4 cups broth. If you have room, put the rest.

Set on High for at least 4 hrs, low for six. This is done when the squash and lentils are soft. Puree with a blender wand or in a blender--it is a lovely shade of orange. I only added black pepper, no salt, because I think the canned stuff and the curry paste have enough salt, but you should add to taste. Serve with croutons dusted with curry powder.

Sweet and Spicy, and delish.

[yellerpup]

20. Thanks for this recipe.

I'm backpacking to the store tomorrow for the ingredients. My mouth is watering.

[msanthrope]

21. Let me know how it turns out--mine was pretty hearty, you can adjust amount of broth. nt

[NJCher]

23. goodies from yesterday

A little pate with crackers.

Some Brussels sprouts with olive oil drizzled on them.

Roasted cherry tomatoes with ricotta salada.

I had a long day at work and this was nice to come home to.


Cher

[yellerpup]

27. Brussels sprouts are so sweet

and lovely when they're fresh. I bet you grew those tomatoes yourself, too. Good eatin'!

[grasswire]

24. a little pork roast cooked with mango and citrus and cuban oregano

....alongside a zucchini parm casserole and Zatarain's jumbalaya.

[yellerpup]

28. Yum!

I bet your plate was a pretty as it was delicious. Pork pairs with fruit better than any other meat, IMO. Never tried it with cooked mango, but I'm sure it made your pork roast soar.

[eridani]

25. Hung out with our local OFA group at a favorite bar.

Had a Mick Kelly burger.

[yellerpup]

29. A good burger is hard to find in my neighborhood.

But a burger is my favorite food when hanging at the pub. Hope yours was juicy and delicious.

[eridani]

30. Indeed it was--local and grass-fed too n/t