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user-inactivated  ·  3787 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Mute feature: from team hubski

That sounds GOOD although I hope you cooked the kidney beans previously to avoid the toxins! Also I don't like mushrooms at all, wish I did, they'd go in everything.





b_b  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

OK, so I said I wasn't replying to anything on this thread, but I can't stand it anymore. You don't like mushrooms? They're a whole kingdom of foods. That's like saying, "I don't like plants." I'm not normally one to dismiss any one else's taste, but I think you have to branch out a bit. There are so many varied and unique mushrooms out there. A shitake tastes nothing like a potobello tastes nothing like a elephant ear tastes nothing like button tastes nothing like a 'shroom that gets you high. It a beautiful class of edibles, and I hope you consider one day giving it another shot.

user-inactivated  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Well, I'm not the biggest fan of the texture, which I would hazard a guess is pretty standard. Although the taste isn't my favorite either.

Honestly I don't know a damn thing about mushrooms, but I've never met one I liked. Well, except - well. But you're right that I'll have to branch out. Putting them in a stir fry is probably a good start.

kleinbl00  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I have made this recipe a dozen times.

Find a party. Make these. If you don't like them, everyone else will eat them with wanton abandon.

user-inactivated  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I can already picture breaking this out at a family reunion sometime. It'll be beautiful because the entire family a) knows I hate mushrooms and b) thinks I can't cook.

_refugee_  ·  3780 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Fuck, I'm making these this weekend for myself because why not? This looks delicious. Can I add bacon somewhere

I mean, my fatassery should not be underestimated by the hub.

kleinbl00  ·  3780 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I never have. Doesn't mean you can't.

Although, PROTIP: Add bacon and it's white trash. Add pancetta? FRU FRU

thenewgreen  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Start here. I promise that you'll not be disappointed.

user-inactivated  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    I love me some veggies, but you can't call them meatballs. Say it with me: meat (pause) balls. What's wrong here?

Plus, bonus, one of my favorite hubski comments.

thenewgreen  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Ha. That is classic cliffelam humor right there.

thenewgreen  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I think it's hilarious that this is what drew you out of your self-imposed post exile. That said, I fully agree; mushrooms are such a wonderful food and are full of variety. We found almost a pound of morels in our backyard this spring and the feast it provided us was amazing.

I don't like white onions, but I'll cook with shallots all day long. -Same basic family, two different flavors. Flag -good luck overcoming this handicap.

_refugee_  ·  3780 days ago  ·  link  ·  

How do you feel about scallions? I generally consider them the middleman between onions and shallots.

thenewgreen  ·  3780 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Not a fan, mostly because they're used uncooked as garnish or because they ruin otherwise nice sushi rolls.

humanodon  ·  3780 days ago  ·  link  ·  

They're great when cooking a fish in foil though.

humanodon  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, like chicken-of-the-woods. I'm gonna get some of these sometime, I'm resolute in that.

Edit:

Wrong mushroom!

lil  ·  3787 days ago  ·  link  ·  

edit: "cans of" -- but there might still be toxins... or maybe I've been eating too much of it.

user-inactivated  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Oh I gotcha. No toxins there. Wish beans were a little quicker to cook since I hate buying canned ones when bags are so cheap. Maybe need to follow kb's advice with a pressure cooker.

lil  ·  3786 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I often soak the beans for 24 hours. Put them in the slow cooker on low to soak overnight.