bland chicken/rice mix needs help

[kacie tri-ing]

I can make gumbo with one hand tied behind my back.

I was hoping for something "exotic" or rather a flavor combination that isn't from these parts (south Louisiana)

So far the curry is winning me over. I'm going to go trolling in Cost Plus World Market this afternoon (we don't have a Trader Joe's).

What did you make?

[bmccasland]

What did you make?

You would have to ask... Now I can't remember the specific name. Anyway, I found an Indian sauce - one of three or four different types at Cost Plus World market - the sauce is made, and there's a recipe on the back on how to make the dish. Since I already had the cooked meat and rice, I added some sauteed onions and bell peppers, mixed everything together until hot. Then added frozen green peas (I hate for them to get soft and mushy), about a minute later they're hot enough, then added a bit of chutney. Oh, I think some golden raisins fell in the pot too. I thought it came out pretty good.
(good thing too, I think when I was finished there was enough for four servings!)

I'm sure a proper Indian cook may not be happy, but what do I know? It tasted good to me. I won't serve this mess to her, so long as she doesn't serve instant gumbo to me.

[abejita]

Instant gumbo is a sin...

[malkin]

Brewer is making paneer!

We recently rediscovered one of those yogurt cheese drainer gadgets, and he's trying it instead of cheesecloth.

[bmccasland]

Brewer is making paneer!

We recently rediscovered one of those yogurt cheese drainer gadgets, and he's trying it instead of cheesecloth.

Dinner at Malkin and Brewer's house!!!

[malkin]

Well come on!

If you want to get in on the paneer, make a reservation in advance and bring some milk! Brewer's paneer is delightful, but a quart of milk became about a quarter cup of paneer. He'll probably serve it tomorrow.

Lots of whey will become bread, I think.

And the yogurt-cheese box contraption worked great!