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Keltin
11-15-2010, 10:04 AM
Franken-Pantry VI was a success! A big thank you goes out to everyone that has joined in on the fun!

http://www.netcookingtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16791

Let's move on to Franken-Pantry VII!

Since I wasn't able to get this posted last night, and the last two FPs kind of stalled on entry selection, we're going back to allowing members to post multiple times, but not in a row. See Rule #2 please.

The first order of business is to stock the Pantry with 10 ingredients. So each person should post an ingredient that goes into the Pantry. Once there are 10 ingredients, the Pantry is full, and cooking can commence.

And, we have a 5 item Spice Rack to fill.

The Rules

1. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are staples and considered stove-top items and are always available and need not be suggested. You are free to use those 4 items no matter what is in the Pantry.

2. You can post multiple times, but not in a row. If you post an ingredient, you have to wait until someone else posts another ingredient before you can post again. If the Spice Rack is still open, you are allowed to post multiple times to it, but again, not in a row.

3. Spice Rack! There is a 5 slot Spice Rack in the Pantry. Naturally, it has to be filled. As always, members are only allowed one post per Pantry - BUT, if the Spice Rack is not full, then you can also add something to it as well. For example: Bread - Cumin. That is a Pantry entry of Bread, and a Spice Rack entry of Cumin. The first 5 members to post a spice are counted - once we have 5 spices in the rack, the Spice Rack is full.

4. About the Spice Rack - Any “spice” is acceptable as long as it is a verified product, spice, or herb. For example: McCormick’s Italian Seasoning, or Seasoned Salt, or Creole Seasoning. Those are all blends, but they are also a singular and unified product. If you mean for a blend to be included, please include Brand & Product name. While everyone may not be able to find that particular brand name, we may be able to find a store brand alternative - and that is acceptable as long as the mix is the same. Sorry - but if someone posts Italian Seasoning, then you have to use a jar of Italian Seasoning (labeled clearly on the product). You can’t deconstruct it and use fresh Basil, Oregano, and Thyme. You have to use the BLEND spice that was posted. Hopefully, we’ll all post things that others can find, but, up until now, all we had was Salt & Pepper unless specifically posted, and we’ve done exceptionally well!

5. You can post items that were posted in previous Franken-Pantries.

6. Derivatives of an item can not be used, but can be made for use. For example, if wine is listed, you can’t just use “wine vinegar”. If cream is listed, you can’t just use butter, but you can MAKE butter or vinegar if you like.

7. Once 10 items have been posted, the Pantry will be locked and recipes can be made using as many or as few of the items from the 10 in the Pantry. But, other than the 4 staples (Salt, Pepper, Water, & Oil), you can ONLY use items in the Pantry. So if flour isn't listed, then you can't use it. Same goes for spices, if Cumin or Thyme aren’t listed, then you can't use them.

8. This mysterious Pantry has a walk-in cooler, so perishables like beef, chicken, crab, fish, milk, eggs, cream, butter, etc, can be posted.

9. Entries can be “open” or “restricted”. If you post “openly” such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, shellfish, etc, all cuts are assumed available. Open entries are something of an Iron Chef category, so if multiple versions of an item exist, they will be in the Pantry. Alternatively, you CAN post restrictively such as “crab” or “steak”, but the Pantry would be more accessible if you instead posted openly such as “crustacean” or “beef” - something to think about and it’s ultimately up to you.

10. Each “open” Pantry entry is something of a category unto itself. For example, if onion is posted, then any onion will be available: red, yellow, Vidalia, Spanish, pearl, shallot, scallion, etc. Imagine the pantry as an Iron Chef type room. In the spot where potatoes (open entry) are stored, all potatoes are there, Idaho, Russet, Red, Fingerling, Dried Potato Flakes, etc. But NOT sweet potatoes as that is a different animal (in a savory sense).

11, If you mean for an item to be restrictive, then please make note of that such as “Idaho Potato (restricted)” or “Chuck Roast (restricted)”. In doing that, the entry is limited to only Idaho Potatoes and no other kind of potato, and only Chuck Roast will be available, but no other cut of beef. If you don’t specifically list “restricted” in your entry, then the entry will be assumed open if multiple variations are available.

12. There's really no time limit for cooking from a Franken-Pantry. If you get around to making something, then post what you did. A month from now, someone may bump into this thread and want to cook from this pantry, so go ahead.

13. Cooking method is entirely up to you. Grill it, bake it, steam it, boil it, microwave it, serve it raw, etc.

14. Each Franken-Pantry is a stand alone Pantry. You can revisit any previous thread and cook something in THAT Pantry, but you can not bring items from one Pantry to another.

15. It's just for fun! That is the reason each open entry includes all variations of the entry such as “potato” means all potatoes, and “beef” means all cuts of beef. While Franken-Pantry is restrictive to 10 ingredients, it still strives to be approachable while also challenging you to put your thinking cap on.

So, start posting the ingredients you want or need in this Franken-Pantry. Don’t forget that if the Spice Rack is open, you can add a spice to it!! I’ll start off, but I will not post a spice. The Spice Rack is fully open with 5 slots.

Please note that the addition of the spice rack does not nullify the staples. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are always available no matter what is in the Pantry or Spice Rack.

I'm going to add Ground Meat. That is any kind of meat (Chicken, Beef, Buffalo, Lamb, Turkey, etc) as long as it is ground. Note: If you have a Food Processor, you can grind your own.

Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

LETHAL GTS
11-15-2010, 10:35 AM
Cumin and flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)

MexicoKaren
11-15-2010, 10:54 AM
Tomatoes and chile powder

lilbopeep
11-15-2010, 11:01 AM
Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2. Flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)
3. Tomatoes
4. Peppers (any variety - dry, fresh, mild or sweet)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Cumin
2. Chile powder
3. Italian Seasoning (any brand)
4.
5.

mhend
11-15-2010, 11:01 AM
Onions and garlic powder

lilbopeep
11-15-2010, 11:04 AM
Onions and garlic powder

Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2. Flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)
3. Tomatoes
4. Peppers (any variety - dry, fresh, mild or sweet)
5. Onions
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Cumin
2. Chile powder
3. Italian Seasoning (any brand)
4. Garlic Powder
5.

lilbopeep
11-15-2010, 11:06 AM
Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2. Flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)
3. Tomatoes
4. Peppers (any variety - dry, fresh, mild or sweet)
5. Onions
6. Beans (any variety - canned, dry or fresh)
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Cumin
2. Chile powder
3. Italian Seasoning (any brand)
4. Garlic Powder
5.

MexicoKaren
11-15-2010, 11:11 AM
Oh my, this is lookin' good!

MexicoKaren
11-15-2010, 11:12 AM
Could we add some bouillon? Any kind?

lilbopeep
11-15-2010, 11:17 AM
Could we add some bouillon? Any kind?

Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2. Flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)
3. Tomatoes
4. Peppers (any variety - dry, fresh, mild or sweet)
5. Onions
6. Beans (any variety - canned, dry or fresh)
7. Bouillon (any flavor or variety)
8. Cheese (any variety)
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Cumin
2. Chile powder
3. Italian Seasoning (any brand)
4. Garlic Powder
5.

mhend
11-15-2010, 11:20 AM
How about some rice?

lilbopeep
11-15-2010, 11:27 AM
How about some rice?
Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2. Flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)
3. Tomatoes
4. Peppers (any variety - dry, fresh, mild or sweet)
5. Onions
6. Beans (any variety - canned, dry or fresh)
7. Bouillon (any flavor or variety)
8. Cheese (any variety)
9. Rice (any variety)
10.

---- Spice Rack ----

1. Cumin
2. Chile powder
3. Italian Seasoning (any brand)
4. Garlic Powder
5.

LETHAL GTS
11-15-2010, 11:55 AM
Wow this pantry is filling up fast.
I'm feeling like a shot of tequila!
I sure could use some lime!! Hint hint LOL

mhend
11-15-2010, 11:59 AM
Wow this pantry is filling up fast.
I'm feeling like a shot of tequila!
I sure could use some lime!! Hint hint LOL

You can post more than one ingredient, Lethal. Just not back to back. Keltin went back to the original rules so that we could fill the pantry more quickly. :)

Keltin
11-15-2010, 12:25 PM
Ok, DONE! Let's get cooking!! :clap:

Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2. Flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)
3. Tomatoes
4. Peppers (any variety - dry, fresh, mild or sweet)
5. Onions
6. Beans (any variety - canned, dry or fresh)
7. Bouillon (any flavor or variety)
8. Cheese (any variety)
9. Rice (any variety)
10. Lime

---- Spice Rack ----

1. Cumin
2. Chile powder
3. Italian Seasoning (any brand)
4. Garlic Powder
5. Oregano

Mama
11-15-2010, 12:26 PM
WOW! That was quick!

LETHAL GTS
11-15-2010, 12:36 PM
WOW! That was quick!
Ya no kidding!:a1:

Cooksie
11-15-2010, 12:56 PM
I smell chili :)

lilbopeep
11-15-2010, 12:57 PM
I smell chili :)
Me tooooooooooo!!

LETHAL GTS
11-15-2010, 12:59 PM
Chili?!?
Hmm maybe. :chef:

Keltin
11-15-2010, 01:13 PM
I see chili in there too, and so much more! This is going to be good. I've got an idea already!

LETHAL GTS
11-15-2010, 01:32 PM
Me too.
Karen, I'm looking forward to see what you come up with. No pressure of coarse LOL

MexicoKaren
11-15-2010, 01:38 PM
I'm thinking something with tortillas, since I can use corn flour...this is going to be great fun!

Keltin
11-15-2010, 01:40 PM
I'm thinking something with tortillas, since I can use corn flour...this is going to be great fun!


ACK!! You got me! I was thinking the same thing. :biggrin:

But I've got other ideas as well. Since me and flour rarely get along, I think I'll save the tortillas for last. :lol:

LETHAL GTS
11-15-2010, 03:10 PM
Me too!
Masa Harina tortillas.

Keltin
11-16-2010, 05:50 PM
Sorry guys, I completely dropped the ball by adding Oregano as the 5th spice.....Oregano is in Italian Seasoning at postion 3 of the Spice Rack. :doh: :pat:

If no one objects, let's change my ill-conceived entry from Oregano to Creole Seasoning (any brand) (http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&rlz=1R2ADSA_enUS378&q=Creole%20seasoning&wrapid=tlif12899476782941&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf).

Sorry for the goof-up!

Franken-Pantry VII

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Ground Meat
2. Flour (any kind corn wheat etc.)
3. Tomatoes
4. Peppers (any variety - dry, fresh, mild or sweet)
5. Onions
6. Beans (any variety - canned, dry or fresh)
7. Bouillon (any flavor or variety)
8. Cheese (any variety)
9. Rice (any variety)
10. Lime

---- Spice Rack ----

1. Cumin
2. Chile powder
3. Italian Seasoning (any brand)
4. Garlic Powder
5. Creole Seasoning (any brand)

MexicoKaren
11-16-2010, 06:04 PM
Creole seasoning sounds nifty, Keltin. I like it!!

mhend
11-16-2010, 06:10 PM
Yep, me too!

LETHAL GTS
11-17-2010, 09:05 AM
Mmmm spicy!
That's a better choice, thanks for the update.

Deelady
11-17-2010, 03:03 PM
can the tomatoes be canned?

Keltin
11-17-2010, 03:30 PM
can the tomatoes be canned?

Absolutely! Fresh, canned, frozen, sun-dried, etc. If it is a tomato, you can use it! :thumb:

Deelady
11-17-2010, 03:47 PM
cool thanks Keltin :)

Keltin
11-19-2010, 12:49 AM
This one took a little more work than anticipated. I had originally envisioned this as separate and small cups of “pie” cooked in a muffin tin. But working with dough is not my forte, so I opted for one singular large pie cut into slices.

If you are adventurous, and don’t mind the work, by all means, change this to use the smaller individual “cups” offered by the muffin tin.

DW gave me the thumbs up on this one and said she loved the flavor and texture. She went back for seconds and said this is a keeper. So, I’m calling this a success.

I call this one:

Cheesy Meat Pie with Onion Gravy

Ingredients

Ground Pork
Bell pepper, chopped
Can Petite Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
Cooked Rice
Shredded Cheese

Small Onion
Beef Bouillon

Flour, lard, and water to make a pie crust.

Steamed Snow Peas on the side (optional)

Procedure

Make your pie crust with flour, butter, and water in a food processor. I used this recipe, but substituted lard (Crisco) for the butter. Lard is Oil and a Staple.

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_pie_crust/ (http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_pie_crust/)

I lined a disposable 9” tin with the crust and pre-baked it for 12 minutes till golden brown. Set that aside.

I cooked the rice in tomato bouillon to give it more flavor. Once it was done, I drained and covered it and set it aside.

Brown the pork with the chopped bell peppers. As it is cooking, season with Creole Seasoning and a dash of Chile Powder.

Once nearly done, add 1 can of petite diced tomatoes (undrained) and cook uncovered till the liquid is reduced to nearly nothing. Add about 3/4 cup cooked rice and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. The cheese will act as a binder and add flavor.

Mix well and then pour into the pie crust. I covered the edges of the crust to keep them from getting too brown. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, then top with more cheese and bake till bubbly and brown.

As the pie is baking, in a large skillet, sauté some thinly sliced onion rings in oil for 5 minutes. Add oil, a bit of flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes, then add enough beef broth (from the bouillon) to make a medium thick gravy. Once bubbly, turn off heat and cover. Let it sit.

When the pie is done (about 20 minutes) bring it out and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

On a plate, add a ladle of the onion gravy. Now cut a slice of the meat pie and lay it on top of the gravy. Drizzle more gravy over the top if desired.

I also added some steamed snow peas (beans from the Pantry) on the side.

Notes

This was really good. I’d like to take the time to do the miniature version in the muffin cups, but I’m not sure I have the patience for it. Other than that, I like this recipe as is. The only thing I can think to change is to add some mushrooms.


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mhend
11-19-2010, 12:55 AM
:w00t:

KELTIN! That is awesome!! Beautiful job with the crust!!!! That is making my mouth water! :applause:

lilbopeep
11-19-2010, 07:20 AM
That looks fantastic!! I have taken note LOL

LETHAL GTS
11-19-2010, 01:05 PM
Damn I can't see the pics. (company restricts my internet access).
But it sounds very interesting and I'm sure it tastes incredible.
I will proceed with mine on Sunday night as usual.

Keltin
11-19-2010, 02:05 PM
Damn I can't see the pics. (company restricts my internet access).
But it sounds very interesting and I'm sure it tastes incredible.
I will proceed with mine on Sunday night as usual.

:lol:

Me either! IT at my company blocks pic sites as well. No idea why, but it seems standard procedure for IT these days since I've seen a lot of other people complaining about it. These pics are hosted on my photobucket account which is why we can't see them.

Check them out when you get home, and I can't wait to see what masterpiece you come up with for this pantry! :clap::thumb:

MexicoKaren
11-19-2010, 02:37 PM
Keltin, you are becoming a pie crust champ! Very clever use of the Franken Pantry! That looks really good!

Keltin
11-19-2010, 03:14 PM
Keltin, you are becoming a pie crust champ! Very clever use of the Franken Pantry! That looks really good!


Thanks Karen. DW called me Popeye when I was working with the dough to get it done. Not because I like spinach, but because I was cussing like a sailor!! :blush: :yum: :yum: :yum:

It turned out in the end though. I have SOOOOO much respect for all you bakers out there. Ya'll make it look so easy! Very impressive. :clap::thumb:

You know, I was thinking about the FP, and we're actually creating new and exciting recipes here. So here at NCT, we are presenting new and original recipes that have never been seen before.

Man……we rock!!! :lol::clap: :clap: :clap:

LETHAL GTS
11-19-2010, 04:31 PM
Let's all take a bow :applause::yum:

Mama
11-19-2010, 09:34 PM
Awesome, Keltin! You're plating is exceptional also!

mhend
11-20-2010, 08:24 PM
Here's my FP entry. Not very original, but it was tasty! It's been a crazy week here so I'm happy that I even had a chance to participate!

We had chili. I used ground beef and ground pork, a couple of big cans of diced tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans, onion, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, beef bouillon and water. Let it cook all day. A little finely diced red onion on top. Usually I put a couple of squirts of sriracha on mine, but since that wasn't in the pantry, I will do that tomorrow with the leftovers! :)

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Keltin
11-20-2010, 08:38 PM
Aweome Mary, that looks and sounds great! I love that serving plate as well! Good job! :thumb:

mhend
11-20-2010, 08:40 PM
Thanks, Keltin!

MexicoKaren
11-20-2010, 08:44 PM
Beautiful chili, Mary - such a nice, rich color to it. Great job!

mhend
11-20-2010, 08:46 PM
Thanks, Karen!

mhend
11-21-2010, 08:53 PM
It's Sunday - I haven't been online much today. Did I miss the new Franken Pantry?

lilbopeep
11-21-2010, 09:39 PM
That chili is BEAUTIFUL Mary!!

LETHAL GTS
11-22-2010, 10:11 AM
Pork Tacos with re-fried bean and cheese dip. Along with some homemade salsa and Cajun rice.
The first pic is the homemade salsa.
Then my bean/cheese dip that I added some ground leftover bacon from breakfast.
I used the Cajun spice in my brown rice for flavor. Boy did it smell and taste good. I'll have to do this again.
I made homemade tortilla's and chips from masa corn flour.
And plated it up two ways.
Everything was fresh and from scratch except the re-fried beans and cheese which I got from a can and a jar.
It was pretty good.

Keltin
11-22-2010, 01:00 PM
OMG! Lethal, you are a genius and a true master at this. That is utterly stunning! I'm amazed! Great job! :applause:

LETHAL GTS
11-22-2010, 02:08 PM
Thanks again.
I really take this seriously and I enjoy it tons.
Everyone around me thinks I'm a nut, because I take it so seriously.
But they don't complain about the food.

Cooksie
11-22-2010, 04:28 PM
Great FP VII meals Keltin, mhend, and Lethal :beer:! I'm going have to try making some homemade corn tortillas.

MexicoKaren
11-22-2010, 05:43 PM
Everyone around me thinks I'm a nut, because I take it so seriously.

I can identify with that! Jerry understands, and looks forward to each new experiment, but when I start to explain it to friends, i.e., "I have these cooking friends on the internet, and we have this game that we play..." they begin looking at me strangely. Some things are best kept to yourself.

LETHAL GTS
11-22-2010, 05:49 PM
LOL no kidding Karen. I get the same look. My buddy Rick who comes over (every Sunday since I started doing this) tells people at our local watering hole that Tracy is involved in this huge contest on the internet where he cooks and takes pictures of the food.
They look at us with a lost expression and say "what do ya win?"
Oh nothing, it's just for fun.
I told Rick to keep his trap shut or no more food.

Keltin
11-22-2010, 06:24 PM
LOL no kidding Karen. I get the same look. My buddy Rick who comes over (every Sunday since I started doing this) tells people at our local watering hole that Tracy is involved in this huge contest on the internet where he cooks and takes pictures of the food.
They look at us with a lost expression and say "what do ya win?"
Oh nothing, it's just for fun.
I told Rick to keep his trap shut or no more food.

:yum:

Yep, I've gotten those blank stares too. I explain I'm on a cooking forum where we have a contest to cook this or that......"What do you win"?

Nothing.

:unsure: :ermm: :spacecraft:

:yum::yum::yum::yum:

MexicoKaren
11-22-2010, 09:39 PM
Very imaginative use of the Franken Pantry GTS! And it looks delicious. Looks like lots of work, but well worth it!

I did something similar this evening - finally got up the energy to make some tortillas and enchilada sauce. My first picture shows some of the ingredients I used, including the Maseca (9.5 pesos - less than a dollar), the tomato/chicken bouillon Keltin and I like so much, diced tomatoes, and the dried chiles. I made my tortillas from Maseca (masa harina/corn flour) and water, with a little salt added. I used my "authentic" wooden Mexican tortilla press, which works great. Then I made an enchilada sauce of out dried chile peppers (which I soaked for about an hour), onions, garlic powder, chili powder and tomatoes - all pureed together in my blender, then "fried" in a little corn oil. I did add some bouillon and chili powder to the sauce. I dipped each tortilla in the sauce and used ground beef, cooked with onions, chile powder and garlic powder, to fill the enchiladas with the meat and some Oaxaca cheese. Each enchilada went in the oven for a few minutes, just to stay warm, and I poured some sauce over all of them before I served them (forgot to take a picture of that part). Served with rice (also cooked in the tomato bouillon and some dried onions), canned black beans, and a dusting of the Oaxaca cheese. Should have used cotija cheese, but I didn't have any on hand.

All in all, a delicious Franken Pantry - we were only lacking some salsa Mexicana (Pico de Gallo to you guys, probably)...not allowed because cilantro is not on the list. Pretty authentic, too, except that Mexicans never use ground beef for enchiladas, unless it is picadillo (with lots of interesting additions) But it was yummy, nevertheless.

mhend
11-22-2010, 10:32 PM
Beautiful, Karen! I LOVE that tortilla press!

Keltin
11-22-2010, 10:58 PM
That's awesome Karen! And I too and so in love with that tortilla press! How cool is that!! :clap: :thumb:

MexicoKaren
11-22-2010, 11:42 PM
Thanks, guys...it is really special, and is the type used in all the taco stands here. It is very heavy duty and works nicely, and we paid about $300 pesos ($25) for it at the tianguis (open air market) in LaPenita, a town just north of us. It's so easy, I wonder why I ever buy tortillas. I have enough left to make some nachos tomorrow.

LETHAL GTS
11-23-2010, 09:33 AM
I make homemade tortillas all the time. It's so simple and so tasty.
That looks really good Karen. I have a tortilla press, but it's too small. I need a bigger one.

lilbopeep
11-23-2010, 06:49 PM
Beautiful GTS and Karen!!