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 -=> On 07-02-06  12:28,  Dave Sacerdote <=-
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 DSac> I've done without most of the stuff in my kitchen at one time or
 DSac> another.  It's annoying not to have the use of a convenience after
 DSac> having become accustomed to it, that's for sure.  But I can't
 DSac> put my finger on any one thing and say which is the most essential.
 DSac> I'd find it hard to choose between refrigeration, plumbing, and
 DSac> a stove. [g]

  Pretty much our top list also -- except that we are managing with a
  hot plate ok.

 DSac> So intead, here's my top 5 appliances/fixtures I can do without
 DSac> or wouldn't really miss all that much:

  Good thought.

 DSac> 5.  Microwave.  I hardly ever use it anyway, and when I do it's

  We use ours more than I would have thought ages ago.   Not too much
  original cooking, but we often cook 3-4 servings and freeze some for
  later retrieval.   I think that now we are going to be bringing more
  out of the freezer in pre-made meals than we are putting in though:-}}

 DSac> just to heat up canned stuff or leftovers.  I loathe
 DSac> microwave popcorn and water boiled in the microwave has

   We like the bags of microwave popcorn -- but the thought of boiling
   water in a microwave never occured to me.   And we do drink a lot of
   iced tea.

 DSac> strange and alien properties that really screw up a pot of
 DSac> tea.  If my microwave vanished tomorrow I would shed no tear.

 DSac> 4.  L'il Fridge.  We have a small dorm-sized fridge in the
 DSac> utility room off the kitchen.  We keep beverages in it and

   We have a slightly larger extra frig.   It holds some extra cheese,
   butter and a few bottles of wine and beer.  Michael knows the
   turn-over rate on the beer:-}}  We tend to drink it only when we have
   company.

 DSac> use it for chilling puddings, jello, and salads.  It's
 DSac> handy but not essential and we did without one for years
 DSac> before I got this one at an auction (for $2, heh.)  So I
 DSac> could probably get used to not having one again if this one
 DSac> dies.

  Think of it as a reserve if the main one dies:-}}

 DSac> 3.  KitchenAid Mixer.  Don't get me wrong - I love my KitchenAid
 DSac> and it saves me tons of work, but it's another one of those

   Gail has a decent Sunbeam mixer that burnt out a belt good while back.
   We have not bothered to get it fixed.   Main reason might be lack of
   counter space and the hassle of getting it out of the cabinet.   That
   might change in 3 months:-}}

 DSac> 2.  Single-Use Appliances.  I have begun ridding my kitchen of
 DSac> stupid single-use appliances.  You know, stuff like the
 DSac> Salad Shooter, which is just a glorified slicer with an

    Agree.

 DSac> electric motor.  I have a food processor and a hand-cranked

   Gail has several sizes of food processor, all of which get a fair
   amount of work.

 DSac> shredder/slicer, why do I need a Salad Shooter?  Well, I don't.

  Her slicer is a hand held mandolin.   Careful it doesn't slice your
  finger though!

 DSac> 1.  Dishwasher.  Just for spits and giggles, I timed myself

   We like having one -- but are doing without for now.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: CORN CAKES WITH SWEET PEPPER RELISH
 Categories: Vegetable
      Yield: 6 servings
 
MMMMM---------------------------RELISH--------------------------------
      2 ts Olive oil, extra-virgin
      1 md Bell pepper, red; seeded &
           -finely chopped
      1 md Bell pepper, green; seeded &
           -finely chopped
      2    Garlic clove; peeled &
           -minced
      2 tb Lime juice
    1/4 ts Sugar
    1/4 ts Salt
      2 ts Cilantro, fresh;
           -finely chopped

MMMMM-------------------------CORN CAKES------------------------------
      1 c  Flour
    1/2 c  Yellow cornmeal
      1 ts Sugar
    3/4 ts Baking powder
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Cumin; ground
    1/2 c  Milk
      2 tb Milk
      2    Eggs
    3/4 ts Tabasco sauce
      3 tb Green chilies; canned,
           -chopped, drained
      1 c  Corn kernels; frozen,
           -defrosted
      1 ts Butter, sweet; cut into
           -slivers
 
  RELISH:
  
  In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add
  the red and green peppers and the garlic; saute 5 minutes.  Stir in
  the lime juice, sugar, and salt.  Cook 2 minutes, or until the juices
  are slightly thickened.  Cool slightly and stir in the cilantro.
  Refrigerate until completely chilled.
  
  CORN CAKES:
  
  Stir together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and
  cumin.  Stir in the milk, eggs, Tabasco, chilies, and corn.  Let sit
  15 minutes.
  
  In a large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat, melt a couple
  slivers of the butter.  When pan is very hot, spoon 2 tablespoons
  batter into the pan for each cake.  Cook about 3 cakes at a time for
  about 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. (The batter
  should make about 10 to 12 cakes.)  Keep warm while cooking the
  remaining cakes, adding a little butter to the pan before cooking
  each batch.
  
  Serve the corn cakes with a little of the relish on top.
  
  Note:  Bottled salsa also can be served with the corn cakes in place
  of the relish.
  
  From: Waring@ima.Infomail.Com         Date: 07-08-95  Email
 
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