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[Weaselboy]

As my wife scours though the Tucci Cook Book

He has a new cooking show Tucci in Italy starting this Sunday on National Geo channel.

 

[Huntn]

He has a new cooking show Tucci in Italy starting this Sunday on National Geo channel.

We’ve been watching, it’s good, entertaining… if this is what you're referencing, it’s called “Italy…something” At least my wife told me it was the new show, maybe not, maybe she mentioned the new show, but what she was watching was the original show?… he travels to various regions of Italy and talks to people about the local quisine. 🤔

 

[Weaselboy]

We’ve been watching, it’s good, entertaining… if this is what you're referencing, it’s called “Italy…something” At least my wife told me it was the new show, maybe not, maybe she mentioned the new show, but what she was watching was the original show?… he travels to various regions of Italy and talks to people about the local quisine. 🤔

It is Tucci in Italy (see screenshot of Youtube TV). The new show starts Sunday, but is already available on YT TV On Demand. Watched the first couple episodes last night and really enjoyed it.

 

[Huntn]

Decades ago, my wife used to buy these black bean soup kits from the grocery store, where the beans are pureed. . We got out of the habit for some reason, and I'm excited about this. Will report back!

Sopa de Frijoles (Creamy Black Bean Soup)

Creamy Black Bean Soup Recipe (Sopa de Frijoles)

This creamy black bean soup is incredibly aromatic and the perfect dish to make when you are in the mood for some Mexican comfort food!

www.mexicoinmykitchen.com

 

[Huntn]

Added "Variable Smoothy" to this particular recipe:

• https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/the-un-official-macrumors-recipe-thread.1389745/post-33893215

 

[Huntn]

Chicken Marinade with Mushrooms Stir-Fry
(The Complete Wok Cookbook by Lucy Linn, page 95, prep time 15 min, cook time 5 min, Serves 4. )
Home cooked Chinese, an economical meal, may just ruin you for Chinese takeout. Image to be added later. I have a natural gas stove and my wife bought a cast iron wok, which works well on a gas stove. Without gas, you'd need an electric Wok. Actually you can easily make this disk without a wok, plain ole skillet, but the wok adds a nice charm to Chinese Cooking. You'll need several bowls to set aside ingredients in the different stages. No, it's not complicated or technically difficult.

My Option: Cook up some white or brown rice, place on plate or bowl first and then top with this Stir Fry to make it go farther...

For Marinading Mixture

• 2 TSP Soy Sauce
• 1/2 TSP Salt
• 2 Pinches ground white pepper
• 3 TSP Cornstarch
• 2 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces. (I use thighs).

For the Stir-Fry

• 2 TBS peanuts oil
• 1 Med zucchini cut into bite size pieces.
• 1” piece ginger root peeled and minced.
• 1/2 LB cremini or button mushrooms cut into quarters or slices (I’ve been using Baby Bells. Feel free to double the mushrooms, if you're a big mushroom fan. I've note, when I'm making this using double the chicken and even so, doubling this recipe only makes about 4 meals for me the wife and myself.)
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sauce (recipe included)
• 1/2 tsp toasted Sesame Seeds.

To Make Brown Sauce (prep time 3 min, makes 1 Cup, page 188)

• 1 Cup Chinese Chicken Stock (I use plain grocery brand)
• 2 TBS Oyster Sauce (found at regular grocer, oriental/asain section)
• 1 TBS Soy Sauce
• 2 TSP Cornstarch
• 1 TSP Brown Sugar
• 1/2 TSP Sesame Oil

Instructions

• Pour Soy Sauce, Salt, Pepper and Cornstarch over the chicken and toss to combine. Marinate at room temp for about 20 minutes.
• In wok, heat the peanut oil, med high heat.
• Add the chicken and stir-fry unti it turns lightly golden brown on all sides. Remove from wok and set aside.
• Add Zucchini to wok and stir-fry until slightly tender, then remove from wok and set aside.
• Add a little more oil to wok if needed. Add the Ginger and stir-fry for about 20 seconds, then add Mushrooms, stir fry-them until slightly brown.
• Return the Chicken and Zucchini to the wok with mushrooms and stir in the Brown Sauce.
• When the sauce thickens, transfer the dish to a serving plate.
• Top with sesame seeds.