| Bachelor’s casserole
Posted: 3/7/2006 8:34:46 PM | tuna and pasta bake... i think im going to be sick.... had it once and didnt like it.... and yes it was made from a box....lol...
i would prefer from scratch tuna mornay on rice anyday. | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 3:13:30 AM | .have to say I don't understand the subtle snobbery at work by those who look down their nose at people who eat KD
I don't look down my nose at people who eat KD or any convenience food - it's just that I prefer homemade. I was taught to cook by granny and she made everything from scratch ... might have something to do with living through the depression and raising 9 kids before the war. Dad started his own business when I was small so money was tight for a couple of years - no extra cash for convenience foods so it was scratch cooking and baking all the way.
My boys started playing soccer at age 6 and within 2 years were on league and all-stars which meant 4 nights were games and practices with travel every weekend to tournaments so homemade meals were best for them - no preservatives and they got the carbs they needed.
I found it easier to spend my grocery money on fresh fruits and vegetables than boxed goods, but that was my choice. In the summer when the garden was in full bloom the kids would be in the garden harvesting fresh tomatoes, carrots, radishes, cukes, raspberries, apples and devouring them after school.
Got the boys to help with the cooking and baking at age 3-4 ... great fun watching them turn the mixer on full blast to see how far the flour would travel. They both love cooking and use fresh ... in fact my youngest was the only kid in the history of his school to achieve 100% in food prep - the teacher was very impressed with his skills and food knowledge. | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 9:47:48 AM | I'm with justanormalguy.....occasionally I prepare a box....I don't like all sorts of extras thrown in with the exception of a little extra milk and some sharp cheddar cheese....I usually buy a brand that has less crap in it, and is derived from more natural food sources....it isn't regularly prepared food in my home but I usually have a box on hand to take on a no frills type of camping trip or sometime like that....if I want pasta with cheese sauce I usually make it from scratch at home.
buy a few boxes and drop in the bin for the Food Bank then go home and make mac 'n cheese from scratch
This is a terrible idea....with respect classic....you know I love you you fellow foodie you.....but please if it isn't good enough for you to eat, why is it good enough for some unfortunate individual who has to resort to the food bank for their food? Throw in a large bag of pasta or two....some flour....a large bottle of oil...or any other much needed cooking staple that will give the individual something to work with to make healthy meals. The biggest challenge with food donated to the food banks is that the food isn't healthy and limits the opportunity for recipients to cook good food.
rant over....
Softedge.....change the cheese, change the flavour....
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 10:09:05 AM | but please if it isn't good enough for you to eat, why is it good enough for some unfortunate individual who has to resort to the food bank for their food?
I never said it wasn't good enough for me to eat ... I said I prefer homemade. If you look at the list the Food Bank sends out during their food drives, KD is right at the top of the list along with peanut butter, and powdered milk. I take the list the Food Bank sends with each drive and buy enough for 2 families and also make a cash donation so the Food Bank can buy whatever they are short of.
The reason they request KD is most people have the ingredients, namely milk and butter or margarine, on hand to prepare KD - not everyone who uses the food bank can afford to buy spaghetti sauce or fresh vegetables to prepare homemade. | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 11:00:41 AM | I always keep a box or two around; especially the ones that come with their own ready cheese; cause I rarely have milk.
I add in a tiny individual can of mixed veggies or partial veggies out of a freezer bag. I also do the bacon thing, as you can make up extra bacon in the morning and save it.
Sometimes I cool it and make a salad with ranch or blue cheese and save that packet for another time. I actually eat it slower when cold, so I don't fatten up the bod so much.
Try a can of shrimp or salmon and add a few capers. Yummy! | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 12:00:48 PM | ahh, yes, it seems that a few people have misunderstood my purpose in asking this question...
I wasn't really asking what you put in it (I know I said what I did) but I was wondering if there was anything that you can use it for outside of the classic boil' er up and add the cheese. I was hoping for some good baked pasta type things, or maybe other things, cheese sauce not withstanding.
As for the debate about real food, as far as I'm concerned using the pasta from a blue box, or using some store bought pasta in a bag are one in the same. most of time I use the cheese sauce included because I'm just looking for a quick easy meal, but every now and again I'm up for finding some new sauces to mix with it, or other things outside of the box (so to speak) | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 6:19:22 PM | I only eat this when I have a cold, but when I do, I add granulated garlic, pepper and chipotle powder (from Costco). If I'm in the mood, I'll spread in a baking dish, top with sharp cheddar and breadcrumbs and bake. Also, I don't use KD, but the President's Choice Deluxe Cheddar - much better than KD and cheaper.
Other variations - throw in a weenie while the water is boiling, hard boil an egg with the pasta, shell, slice and mix into it. Add canned tuna. Some people add bacon-never done it, but it sounds good | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 6:28:56 PM |
Other variations - throw in a weenie while the water is boiling OUCH! | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/8/2006 6:56:36 PM | Without getting into the real food/not real food debate......the man asked different ways to prepare it. So here's mine. Raised (for a few years at least) by a single mother, she made quite a few bargain casseroles. Two boxes of prepared mac/cheese, one can of cream of chicken soup, one big can of tuna, some peas if you like, pop in oven at 350 for 1/2 hour or so.....and viola! Tuna casserole. lol It is to this day one of my comfort foods, although my kids don't like it, but my sister and I used to drizzle some dill pickle juice on it....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. lol
Before you all say ewwww pickles and tuna and fake cheese---we also used to eat PB&J with pickles too.  | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/9/2006 5:35:33 AM | | I ain't going to say it. You didn't say you still used the "cheese" packet. Sounds fine without the packet. | |
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| Here's a interesting one: What fun things can you do with Kraft Dinner?
Posted: 3/10/2006 9:48:01 AM | | One time when I was really baked and had just stumbled home from the bar I needed to find something to eat quick. There was left over KD in the fridge, so I put it, some hotdogs from the package, ketchup, mayo, Special K and some Yum Yums in a wrap and ate it. Not bad. | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/12/2006 8:03:52 AM | Classic Chassis,
I am not sure why the Food Bank requests it...most of the people using the food bank in fact cannot afford fresh milk or butter or a decent margarine(around here that would cost around $10+ to purchase 4litres of milk and a pound of butter) ....they tend to have to use the powdered milk they receive and the unhealthy margarine. Furthermore, a large population of people that rely on the food banks in the Toronto area, are immigrants and have no use for the KD. I am only suggesting, that in general, generous donations would better meet the needs of the recipients if whole foods were donated to the food bank...both for economical and health reasons.
I mean no disrespect to you or anyone else. | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/12/2006 12:26:55 PM | | ^^^I know what you mean ... I asked the lady at the Food Bank and she said people like and request KD, that's why they list it. I try to get everything on the list the Food Bank sends out plus stuff that's not on the list and doesn't take a long time to make. I also make a cash donation to the Food Bank so they can buy whatever else they need. | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/12/2006 1:32:08 PM | | If you are hungry, it's food. As someone who does alot of volunteer work for various food banks, they do get dairy with the packages. There is always USDA foods also, but the grocery stores donate milk, by the pallet. I have done alot of distributing of lots of foods from the safeway here I was assigned to. They get everything, including meats. | |
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| Cheesy One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Posted: 3/25/2006 7:19:24 PM | I have a great receipe that I use KD for. It is quick, a little spicy (which I like) and filling.
1 tsp. oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts - chopped
1 small onion - chopped
1 Tbsp. Oregano
1 can (19 fl oz) Aylmer Chili Style Tomatoes
1 can of water (empty can from tomatoes)
1 box of KD (any variety)
Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
Add oregano, tomatoes, water and pasta from KD. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and do so until pasta is tender.
Stir in cheese sauce and remain cooking until heated through.
If there are any leftovers, they can be refrigerated and they heat up well the next day too.
Enjoy !!! | |
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| Use Real Cheese, Dammit
Posted: 3/25/2006 8:33:12 PM | | I always wondered how to make it from scratch!! YA WHOOOOO.... thanks Dallasguy... I've cut and pasted! | |
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kymbie
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Joined: 1/22/2006
Msg: 45 | |
| Bachelor’s casserole
Posted: 3/26/2006 11:34:17 AM | | my kids like thiers made according to pkg directions with some browned hamburger mixed in...with ketchup | |
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MISS13
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Joined: 12/4/2005
Msg: 46 | |
| Kraft Dinner Surprise
Posted: 4/5/2006 5:00:59 PM | Kraft Dinner Surprise
Told the kids we were having Kraft Dinner Surprise for lunch...
Jumping up and down and all excited they asked...
What's the surprise what's the surprise??
There's no milk or butter...
I was kidding...poor kids haha | |
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a_vamp
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Joined: 4/24/2004
Msg: 47 | |
| Bachelor’s casserole
Posted: 4/5/2006 9:22:19 PM | Er... Kraft Dinner is not an economical food in my country..... Yep... Its quite expensive for a convenient food...
I first had it when I was in Quebec cuz it was too rainy to go out... The sweet guy who made it for me looked like he felt a bit bad to make me eat "that" but actually I like it... Ya ok maybe it was due to the cook... ;)
If I'm cooking it, I'll put some ham or peas. Good to toss in some steamed brocolli (chopped) too. Oh and shake in some chilli flakes if you like a bit of spicy flavour. | |
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| Bachelor’s casserole
Posted: 4/6/2006 9:32:53 PM | | Haha kraft dinner, please man im studying to be a chef and that stuff is garbage, u cant get laid with kraft dinner fool, its like a welfare food | |
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a_vamp
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Joined: 4/24/2004
Msg: 50 | |
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