Comments on: Friday Fun Thread: No-Cook Cooking

By: waxghost

waxghost — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:35:03 +0000

I had homemade kimchi for lunch today in the 104+ heat and it was perfect.

Sandwiches are good for summer too. If you get a fancy bread, it makes it seem a little more special.

By: Meg

Meg — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:05:38 +0000

My friend’s dad just posted this salad on my Facebook page. It sounds INSANE:

Thai salad with cantaloupe, basil, jalapenos and fish sauce.

Throw a little lime juice in there, and it’s a party.

By: mizsatisfied

mizsatisfied — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:32:05 +0000

Oh yeah, here it is: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/dining/22mlist.html

By: mizsatisfied

mizsatisfied — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:31:48 +0000

Great Friday Fun Thread!!!
I don’t know if you all have seen this, but just in case you haven’t, Mark Bittman made a list of 101 salad recipes a couple summers ago. My. God. my ladyfriend and I are practically living on this list during this firey (literally) New Mexico summer.

By: Ms. M

Ms. M — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:54:39 +0000

I just discovered Trader Joe’s frozen falafel yesterday. You can just take out as many as you want, and microwave. They turn out great. Stuff in a pita with lettuce and some tzatziki sauce (TJ’s also has this), and it is a great hot weather dinner.

By: skara

skara — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:42:32 +0000

cold bruschetta! the recipe varies depending how much onion & garlic you like (for me, lots!)

for a decent bowl of it I use 3-4 vine tomatoes, 1/2-1 red onion, and a few cloves of garlic. chop em all up small and mix with a few tablespoons of olive oil, dash of salt, some fresh black pepper, and maybe a teaspoon of basil.

then just scoop onto bread of some sort!

By: Mackey

Mackey — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:47:21 +0000

I really really like the simple things – cheese (especially soft creamy cheeses, like brie or camembert) and red globe grapes, with smoked salmon (especially Tasmanian).. with some tinned/delicatessan sourced anti-pasto.

No cooking, and only one plate to clean!

By: Av0gadro

Av0gadro — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:10:59 +0000

If you’re tired of regular salad try panzanella (lots of bread cubes) or salad made with cabbage instead of lettuce.

Ceviche is traditionally seafood that’s marinated instead of cooked and is pretty awesome. There’s also this vegan version which I love from a blog called Where’s The Revolution

1 avocado, roughly chopped
juice of 1 lime
3-4 stalks canned hearts of palm, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
large handful cilantro, chopped
1 TB dulse, finely chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

instructions:

Toss all ingredients together and marinate for a few hours. Serve cold, garnished with slices of lime and cilantro leaves.

Don’t underestimate the pleasure of a loaf of French bread, some good cheese, and a good wine. It’s best if you eat it on the floor. Since hot air rises, that works out well.

I love you food threads. This is indeed Fun.

By: evil fizz

evil fizz — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:59:09 +0000

For dessert: ice box pies! You can buy a Graham cracker crust, purée whatever fresh fruit you like and mix the fruit purée with a can of sweetened condensed milk. Fill the crust and stick it in the freezer until firm.

By: Cimorene

Cimorene — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:32:38 +0000

Oh! I saw this on top chef a few years ago (or something like it). I poach an egg or, if I’m feeling like I want to try something different and end up failing (which happens every damn time I try) make a soft-boiled egg. Then I put it on a bed of raw spinach, some blue cheese dressing, red onions, grated carrots, maybe a little red pepper–spinach salad with an egg (or two if you’re feeling decadent) for protein. + a piece of bread and ice cream for dessert and that’s dinner. It’s really good, too.