Comments on Lunzygras: Plan B

Hey Lisa - I usually use a can of garbanzos, seve...

2009-05-10T22:26:00.000-04:00

Hey Lisa -
I usually use a can of garbanzos, several full sprigs of basil, a teaspoon of garlic, and olive oil to get the consistency right (usually a tablespoon or two). It is fab with some asiago in there also.

I hadn't thought of substituting yogurt for mayo, but it totally makes sense. Thanks for the tip!

Chris- yum! I'll have to remember that for Fall/W...

2009-05-07T07:32:00.000-04:00

Chris- yum! I'll have to remember that for Fall/Winter. I haven't been really into comfort food now that it's warmer. I'm impatiently waiting for tomatoes, so I'm all about tomato based stuff. :)

Shauna- I love your garbanzo bean spread. yum!! how much of each? I usually make a tahini-less hummus (Sassy is allergic) with the beans and FF plain yogurt, garlic, salt and pepper (I think that's it) in the food processor. The kids gobble it up! I haven't made risotto yet. scares me for some reason.

Haven't tried it in a crock pot - have to give tha...

2009-05-07T01:47:00.000-04:00

Haven't tried it in a crock pot - have to give that a shot. I usually cook a chicken on Sunday afternoon (sometimes 2). Make a cassarole or two out of one, shred the other for lunchmeat (we are trying to avoid all processed foods, high sodium and cholesterol foods), then cook up the broth. I might use the broth in a risotto or something that week. We are even getting off mayo by blending live basil with a can of garbanzo beans, garlic, and olive oil. I use that for spread on the chicken sandwiches.
Love your blog! Thanks, Lisa!
Shauna

Crock pot chicken RULES! I usually cook it on low...

2009-05-07T01:30:00.000-04:00

Crock pot chicken RULES! I usually cook it on low all day with a some water, maybe garlic and/or bay leaf, seasonings, & some combo of carrots, potatoes, onions, & celery. My two fave finishes: at the end of the day, take the chicken out so it can cool off to the touch. Turn crock pot on high. While chicken cools off, add to crock pot either (1) some large sea shell noodles to soak up all that delicious juice, or (2) some corn & milk (or 1/2 & 1/2 if you're feelin' naughty). When chicken is cool enough, separate it from the bones & skin & add it back into the mix (I usually save some for a later meal). You end up with either (1) super bomb chicken & noodles or (2) yummy corn chowder. Both are great comfort food on a cold day. Let me know if you try it & ENJOY! Can't get my yahoo ID to work, but it's me - CFJSfamily