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Trying new recipes

happycat — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:04:31 GMT

I tried to make stir fried rice with chicken today, and it is too salty. Not sure if more of the sesame oil or teryaki sauce got in there than I intended or what, but yuck. I just got to thinking, seems like a lot of my new recipes don't turn out all that great here lately.

Anyone else think they might as well just make the same ole same ole?

Re: Trying new recipes

ScrapHappy — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:43:37 GMT

I'm constantly looking for and trying new recipes. I have been making the same meals for years and I tire of it. I did have a couple of hits this past summer of new tries, which after many fails was finally nice to have. I'm actually making a new recipe tonight, fish and chips. Never made it before and I just told my husband I don't hold much faith in it. Just my inner instincts kicking in and I'm usually right. May be ordering a pizza tonight.

Re: Trying new recipes

PA Mom-mom — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:01:03 GMT

@happycat I love my tried and true recipes, but I also like trying new recipes. My DS has traveled all over the world with his band. He sends me pics of what he's eating, and I try to make something he's discovered. Sometimes I think, gee I just won't be able to recreate this. But then, it in't always so hard. Sometimes I fail, and sometimes it's a win! You have to be in it to win it!

Re: Trying new recipes

ECBG — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:03:02 GMT

The salt came from your sauces, unless you used a marinade.

Salt kills me, so I've cut way back on soy sauce which is highly salty. I've used the low sodium, and wasn't satisfied.

Re: Trying new recipes

mac116 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:17:12 GMT

My husband was an only child of a divorced/single mother who did not cook. He would prefer carryout on most days, and does NOT eat leftovers. We cannot afford that either health wise or financially. He rarely compliments my cooking, no matter what recipes I try.

Re: Trying new recipes

happycat — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:50:02 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
The salt came from your sauces, unless you used a marinade.

Salt kills me, so I've cut way back on soy sauce which is highly salty. I've used the low sodium, and wasn't satisfied.

I would like to know just what the chinese restuarants use. At first, I used Brags liquid amino's which is a soy sauce alternative. That wasn't good. Then I added some low sodium soy sauce. Yuck too salty. I added some sugar. It was edible, but I'll probably never try this one again.

Re: Trying new recipes

nana59 — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:56:41 GMT

none of my old recipes are turning out great, either......i'm having a lot of failures in the kitchen lately.....been in the kitchen since 1971......think it's time to turn it into a 'woman cave!' or in my case....a 'senior lady cave!'

Re: Trying new recipes

happycat — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:59:02 GMT

@mac116 wrote:
My husband was an only child of a divorced/single mother who did not cook. He would prefer carryout on most days, and does NOT eat leftovers. We cannot afford that either health wise or financially. He rarely compliments my cooking, no matter what recipes I try.

I'm sure mine would rather have carry out also, but he hates to eat out now because of covid. He doesn't even like to do carry out. Its been real fun around here.

Sorry your husband doesn't compliment you. I bet you are a good cook.

Re: Trying new recipes

ECBG — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:01:12 GMT

@happycat wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
The salt came from your sauces, unless you used a marinade.

Salt kills me, so I've cut way back on soy sauce which is highly salty. I've used the low sodium, and wasn't satisfied.
I would like to know just what the chinese restuarants use. At first, I used Brags liquid amino's which is a soy sauce alternative. That wasn't good. Then I added some low sodium soy sauce. Yuck too salty. I added some sugar. It was edible, but I'll probably never try this one again.

@happycat You may just be too sensitive to salt. Soy sauce is highly salty.

I would do a stir fry, and when you cover to steam, adding liquid, I would cut the soy sauce by 1/2.

You could try Mrs Dash. The authentic flavor of oriental comes from soy sauce, and there isn't a substitute at this time.

Spices are your friend.

Try baking chicken brushed with butter a little soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Have pineapple on a lettuce leaf with some grated cheddar, and steamed broccoli.

Re: Trying new recipes

Carmie — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:01:33 GMT

Most of the new recipes I try are made up. I fly by the seat of my pants and use what I can find in my pantry. I do not like the taste of salt, so I use very little and everyone knows they need to add their own.

On Sunday, I made grilled fish and decided I would make a side of rice.

I cooked basmati rice in a sauce pan with vetetable broth instead of water. I added diced raw carrots, chopped onions, a small can of mushrooms and some spices...no salt. When the rice was almost done, I added frozen peas. It was really tasty.

My DH added soy sauce to his at the table. Next time I make it I will make extra to stir fry it the next day in sesame or spicy oil with some chicken or shrimp and chopped broccoli and whatever I have in the veggie drawer. I think fresh mushrooms would be better than canned, but that is what I had.

I find that store bought sauces are salty and really not all that good. I also have to watch them for gluten.

Most of the time, my on the fly recipes turn out good, but often I tweek and improve them over time.

Re: Trying new recipes

DiAnne — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:11:29 GMT

I have been regularly been trying new recipes since I have been stuck at home.

Re: Trying new recipes

SXMGirl — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:28:46 GMT

@happycat Your extra salt came from the teriyaki sauce. Sometimes new recipes turn out and sometimes they do not. I would say that is the fun of trying new ones, but it can be very expensive.

I really like to cook, and DH travels all week, so I make sure to have good meals when he is home. Most of the time they are very good, but sometimes, not so much. As far as salt, I do cook with it, but sparingly. I have found that stir fry is not something that I do well, so I leave that to my local Chinese restaurant.

I think when we are trying to come up with something for dinner, especially these days, it is comforting to stay with the tried and true.

Re: Trying new recipes

MissMadi — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:48:54 GMT

@mac116 wrote:
My husband was an only child of a divorced/single mother who did not cook. He would prefer carryout on most days, and does NOT eat leftovers. We cannot afford that either health wise or financially. He rarely compliments my cooking, no matter what recipes I try.

When I read your post I felt sad for you. I am married 50+ years and my husband eats leftovers, prefers to eat my cooking instead of eating out or someone else's and compliments my cooking and baking. With your husband's background, you would think he would appreciate a wife that cooks. I have a winner and will keep him. 🥰 Your husband doesn't appreciate you and needs a rude awakening.

Re: Trying new recipes

AuntG — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:58:51 GMT

Wise words @MissMadi .

I can tell if I'll like a new recipe by looking at the ingredients. Another thread mentioned how disappointing carry out can be when you know you could make it better.

Re: Trying new recipes

Dusty1 — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:27:32 GMT

@happycat Did you season your chicken aside from the teriyaki sauce?

Teriyaki & soy sauce are high in sodium, but they make food sooo tasty.

I have been trying a lot of new recipes & I love when they turn out well. I say new recipes, but I am not all that adventurous. I am pretty sure of the things that I like & the things that I don't & most new recipes fall in that category.

I don't like weird, fancy food. I don't try a lot of new recipes where they take regular good food & try to make it different with odd vegetables, nuts or cheeses. LOL

And, I am sorry that some husbands are not supportive of the hard work that you are putting into cooking. My husband is very sweet about it & always thanks me & tells me how great it is.

Sometimes we both know that he is lying, but it's nice of him.

Re: Trying new recipes

happycat — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:49:08 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
@happycat Did you season your chicken aside from the teriyaki sauce?
Teriyaki & soy sauce are high in sodium, but they make food sooo tasty.

I have been trying a lot of new recipes & I love when they turn out well. I say new recipes, but I am not all that adventurous. I am pretty sure of the things that I like & the things that I don't & most new recipes fall in that category.
I don't like weird, fancy food. I don't try a lot of new recipes where they take regular good food & try to make it different with odd vegetables, nuts or cheeses. LOL
And, I am sorry that some husbands are not supportive of the hard work that you are putting into cooking. My husband is very sweet about it & always thanks me & tells me how great it is.
Sometimes we both know that he is lying, but it's nice of him.

I did salt and pepper the chicken before I cooked it. Maybe thats it. I also forgot to put the minced green onion in it.

My husband ate it, and said it was ok- but I don't even want to feed it to the dogs.

Thats how much I didn't care for it.

I think it will be awhile till I get adventurous again.

I know what you mean about both of you knowing he is lying, when he says its great, lol.

Re: Trying new recipes

rockygems123 — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:50:02 GMT

@happycat wrote:
I tried to make stir fried rice with chicken today, and it is too salty. Not sure if more of the sesame oil or teryaki sauce got in there than I intended or what, but yuck. I just got to thinking, seems like a lot of my new recipes don't turn out all that great here lately.
Anyone else think they might as well just make the same ole same ole?

@happycat

No I love exploring in the kitchen. Blue Jean Chef Meredith Laurence has great recipes. The Kitchen show on Food Network has a variety of chefs, I always find a recipe on their Saturday show. Made this Katie Lee recipe tonight, chicken parmesan cherry tomato whole clove garlic roasted one pan recipe; can find under The Kitchen online.

Re: Trying new recipes

happycat — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:45 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@happycat wrote:
I tried to make stir fried rice with chicken today, and it is too salty. Not sure if more of the sesame oil or teryaki sauce got in there than I intended or what, but yuck. I just got to thinking, seems like a lot of my new recipes don't turn out all that great here lately.
Anyone else think they might as well just make the same ole same ole?
@happycat

No I love exploring in the kitchen. Blue Jean Chef Meredith Laurence has great recipes. The Kitchen show on Food Network has a variety of chefs, I always find a recipe on their Saturday show. Made this Katie Lee recipe tonight, chicken parmesan cherry tomato whole clove garlic roasted one pan recipe; can find under The Kitchen online.

I will have to check that out, @rockygems123. Sounds very good. I also enjoy the Blue Jean Chef. I subscribe to her emails, but I don't think I've ever made any of ther recipes.

Re: Trying new recipes

rockygems123 — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:19:19 GMT

@happycat wrote:

@rockygems123 wrote:
@happycat wrote:
I tried to make stir fried rice with chicken today, and it is too salty. Not sure if more of the sesame oil or teryaki sauce got in there than I intended or what, but yuck. I just got to thinking, seems like a lot of my new recipes don't turn out all that great here lately.
Anyone else think they might as well just make the same ole same ole?
@happycat

No I love exploring in the kitchen. Blue Jean Chef Meredith Laurence has great recipes. The Kitchen show on Food Network has a variety of chefs, I always find a recipe on their Saturday show. Made this Katie Lee recipe tonight, chicken parmesan cherry tomato whole clove garlic roasted one pan recipe; can find under The Kitchen online.
I will have to check that out, @rockygems123. Sounds very good. I also enjoy the Blue Jean Chef. I subscribe to her emails, but I don't think I've ever made any of ther recipes.

@happycat

Will be interested if you try any. She makes a one pan chicken breast lemon orzo spinach dish, really good. I cut back on the cream and lemon for personal preference, so good. Google it and curious what you think.

Re: Trying new recipes

software — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:06:46 GMT

@happycat wrote:
I tried to make stir fried rice with chicken today, and it is too salty. Not sure if more of the sesame oil or teryaki sauce got in there than I intended or what, but yuck. I just got to thinking, seems like a lot of my new recipes don't turn out all that great here lately.
Anyone else think they might as well just make the same ole same ole?

Instead of teryaki sauce, try low sodium soy.

Also a small amount of rice wine vinegar will help

I like to experiment, I'm on an Asian kick now as well

I would also like to add this, do you cook at all with Worcestershire sauce? If you like it you may want to sub the Worcestershire for the teryaki or soy.