• Naan Bread (Super Easy)

    From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to All on Wed Nov 9 10:33:21 2022
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    Title: Naan Bread (Super Easy)
    Categories: Indian
    Yield: 8 Pieces

    1 1/2 c Warm water
    1 tb Sugar
    2 ts Active dry yeast
    1 ts Salt
    3 c Flour; plus a few tbsp for
    -workspace

    Prep Time: 45 mins, Total Time: 55 mins

    Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5
    minutes until foamy.

    Add salt and flour. Mix thoroughly. Knead dough on a floured workspace
    about 20 times and form into a tight ball. Put dough in a well oiled
    bowl and cover with a damp towel.

    Put in a warm place to rise for 30-45 minutes. Dough won't rise much,
    but it doesn't need to.

    Turn dough out onto a floured workspace. Divide dough into 8 pieces
    and roll out with a rolling pin to about 1/8" thick.

    Grill naan pieces on a grill or electric griddle. In a pinch, a
    frying pan sprayed with some nonstick cooking spray will work. Grill
    for 1-2 minutes on each side.

    This recipe yields a very soft, chewey naan.

    From: http://www.food.com/recipeprint.do?rid=350443

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  • From Dave Drum@1:2320/105 to Ben Collver on Thu Nov 10 05:07:00 2022
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    Title: Naan Bread (Super Easy)
    Categories: Indian
    Yield: 8 Pieces

    1 1/2 c Warm water
    1 tb Sugar
    2 ts Active dry yeast
    1 ts Salt
    3 c Flour; plus a few tbsp for
    -workspace

    Prep Time: 45 mins, Total Time: 55 mins

    That's a whole lot like "Native American" fry bread. Or bannock (which
    is baked). Here's a recipe I glommed onto in the 1990s.

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    Title: My Personal Fry Bread Recipe
    Categories: Breads, Snacks
    Yield: 11 Servings

    1 1/2 c Unbleached flour
    1 c Whole wheat flour
    1/2 c Cornmeal
    4 tb Baking powder
    2 tb Sugar
    1/4 ts Salt
    1 c Warm milk; (water can be
    - substituted if desired)
    1 tb Oil for hands & dough
    Oil or Shortening to fry

    Fry bread is one of the most popular and widespread of
    the modern Native American Indian foods. There are two
    main types of this bread that are used for everything
    from a quick snack to an everyday dinner bread.

    In the North and East regions, a fried yeast bread is
    most popular, while in the South & west regions recipes
    using baking powder in lieu of yeast are more common.
    In Texas the Alabama-Coushatta use the same recipe as
    the Navajo Fry Bread listed here.

    In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and
    salt. Stir in milk and knead briefly with lightly oiled
    hands until smooth. Rub the remainder of the one tb oil
    over the dough. Cover and let sit in a warm area for
    about 30 minutes.

    Either pat or roll out enough dough to fit in the palm
    of your hand in a circle about 1/4" thick. Deep fry in
    hot (350-|F) oil for about one minute per side or until
    golden brown.

    Makes 10-12 pieces.

    Note: Dough can also be cut into triangles, squares or
    perfect circles if rolled out and a cookie cutter like
    device is used. Serve with honey, maple syrup, or as a
    bread for meals.

    From: Darren Christmas; 03-16-96 - Cooking Echo

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Thu Nov 10 10:39:02 2022
    Re: Naan Bread (Super Easy)
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Thu Nov 10 2022 05:07:00

    That's a whole lot like "Native American" fry bread. Or bannock (which
    is baked). Here's a recipe I glommed onto in the 1990s.

    I find it interesting how my emotional reactions shade my perception of foods. After reading about the history of Native American fry bread, i no longer wanted anything to do with it. Even though from an objective point of view, it's just another bread.
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ben Collver on Fri Nov 11 06:05:00 2022
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    That's a whole lot like "Native American" fry bread. Or bannock (which
    is baked). Here's a recipe I glommed onto in the 1990s.

    I find it interesting how my emotional reactions shade my perception of foods. After reading about the history of Native American fry bread, i
    no longer wanted anything to do with it. Even though from an objective point of view, it's just another bread.

    That sent me to the Bing search engine to do some reading. The main
    take-away I got from that was "We need to honor the truth and the pain
    of what was there, but also the heart of who created the fry bread. This
    is beauty and pain next to each other."

    Depending on the recipe used fry bread is either like a pancake or a
    hush puppy as near as I can see.

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    Title: Fry Bread w/Cornmeal & Coconut Oil
    Categories: Breads
    Yield: 38

    1 c Fine ground cornmeal
    2 Env instant dry yeast; .25
    - oz each
    1 c Raw sugar
    1 ts fine sea salt
    3 1/2 c A-P flour
    1 qt Unrefined coconut oil; for
    - frying

    In a large pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil over
    medium-high. While whisking, add cornmeal to boiling
    water. Continue whisking slowly until smooth. Reduce
    heat to medium, add 1½ cups cold water and cook,
    stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until thick,
    about 6 minutes. It should be the consistency of
    oatmeal. Remove from heat and let cool in pot.

    Add yeast, sugar and salt to the cooled cornmeal, along
    with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to moisten the mixture.
    Gradually add flour, stirring with a metal whisk or
    potato masher to get rid of as many lumps as you can.
    Sprinkle with water as needed to keep dough moist but
    thick. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 3 hours.

    Once dough has risen, it should be springy and sticky.
    Heat 1" of coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet to
    about 350ºF/175ºC. Test the heat by dropping a small
    portion of dough into the oil. It should gently sizzle
    but not splatter. Use two large, oiled spoons to make
    golf-ball-size portions: Scoop the dough with one spoon
    and push the dough off into the hot oil with the other.
    Re-oil the spoons using the oil in the skillet as needed
    to make new balls of dough. Work in batches, leaving
    room in the skillet, as the balls will expand in the hot
    oil.

    Fry until bottoms are cooked to your desired color
    (light gold, golden or dark brown), about 3 minutes for
    golden. Using tongs, flip balls over to cook the other
    side to the same color, 1 to 3 minutes. Gently lift out
    of the oil, shaking off excess oil, and transfer to
    paper towel-lined plates to drain. Eat while hot.

    By: Kevin Noble Maillard

    Yield: About 38

    RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Sat Nov 12 10:36:17 2022
    Re: Naan Bread (Super Easy)
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Fri Nov 11 2022 06:05:00

    That sent me to the Bing search engine to do some reading. The main take-away I got from that was "We need to honor the truth and the pain
    of what was there, but also the heart of who created the fry bread. This is beauty and pain next to each other."

    I like the way that quote was written. Also, for the sake of peace, i value the freedom to have one's own experience and learn at one's own pace.
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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to Ben Collver on Sun Nov 13 05:11:00 2022
    Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    That sent me to the Bing search engine to do some reading. The main take-away I got from that was "We need to honor the truth and the pain
    of what was there, but also the heart of who created the fry bread. This is beauty and pain next to each other."

    I like the way that quote was written. Also, for the sake of peace, i value the freedom to have one's own experience and learn at one's
    own pace.

    I get a bit exercised about/with people claiming privelege, etc. because
    of shabby treatment of their ancestors. I understand to some extent their history of pain and suffering. But, my ancestors suffered too. I just try
    to treat everyone as I would like to be treated. Religionists tell me that
    that is the "golden rule".

    If that's true - why sin't I got more gold? Bv)=

    This was last night'a supper with a big bowl of broccoli-cheese soup.

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    Title: Roasted Butternut Squash w/Penne Rigate
    Categories: Squash, Pasta, Dairy, Greens, Vegetables
    Yield: 4 servings

    3 c s Butternut squash; peeled,
    - seeded, in 1" cubes *
    1 Sweet onion; peeled, chopped
    1 tb Extra virgin olive oil
    1/4 ts Salt
    2 c Uncooked penne rigate *
    1/2 c Mascarpone cheese
    5 oz Greek yogurt *
    1 c Fresh baby spinach; very
    - coarse chopped
    1/4 c Chopped fresh basil leaves
    +=OR=+
    4 tb Dried basil *

    Set oven @ 425+|F/218+|C.

    Spray baking sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.

    In a bowl, toss squash, onion, olive oil, and salt
    until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on
    baking sheet pan. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning
    once, until golden and tender. Remove from oven and
    set aside to cool slightly.

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve
    1/2 cup of the pasta water.

    In a large bowl, combine pasta, mascarpone cheese,
    yogurt and pasta water. Mix until cheese has melted
    and forms a creamy sauce. Add squash mixture, spinach
    and basil.

    UDD NOTES: I used acron squash rather than butterneut
    since that was what I had on hand. The original recipe
    called for pasta made with fava bean, chickpea & lentil
    flours. I used whole wheat penne. Original call was to
    used "organic non-fat" yoghurt. I used good ol' Oikos
    Greek Yoghurt. And lastly, roll the basil leaves and
    chiffonade them. You can used dried basil - but the
    presentation and mouthfeel will be different.

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.meijer.com

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  • From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Sun Nov 13 11:44:58 2022
    Re: Naan Bread (Super Easy)
    By: Dave Drum to Ben Collver on Sun Nov 13 2022 05:11:00

    I get a bit exercised about/with people claiming privelege, etc. because of shabby treatment of their ancestors. I understand to some extent their history of pain and suffering. But, my ancestors suffered too. I just try to treat everyone as I would like to be treated. Religionists tell me that that is the "golden rule".

    I understand what you mean.

    I have been treated as an honored guest on pueblos and reservations. I went to a pow-wow with someone who viewed fry-bread as a fun carnival treat. I don't view it that way, but i can hold my tongue and hold my peace.

    A friend told me about the platinum rule: Do unto others as they would have you do unto them. I imagine that requires communication and openness.
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  • From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to Ben Collver on Mon Nov 14 05:23:00 2022
    Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I get a bit exercised about/with people claiming privelege, etc. because of shabby treatment of their ancestors. I understand to some extent their history of pain and suffering. But, my ancestors suffered too. I just try to treat everyone as I would like to be treated. Religionists tell me that that is the "golden rule".

    I understand what you mean.

    I have been treated as an honored guest on pueblos and reservations. I went to a pow-wow with someone who viewed fry-bread as a fun carnival treat. I don't view it that way, but i can hold my tongue and hold my peace.

    Never been to a pow wow or other tribal gathering. I had a friend, when
    I was living is Californica, who happened to be Navajo. I visited his
    parents' home with him once. And, y'know, they was "just folks" with a
    lot of the same concerns/issues as anyone else. It was also the only
    time I've had dog served to me.

    A friend told me about the platinum rule: Do unto others as they would have you do unto them. I imagine that requires communication and openness.

    People who expect to be treated as "special" tend to be snobs or thunk
    that they are "entitled" by money or position. I give them short shrift.
    And remove myself from their orbit as quickly as possible.

    This recipe is said to be of Filipino origoin .....

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    Title: Stewed Dog (Wedding Style)
    Categories: Exotics, Stews, Fruits, Chilies
    Yield: 30 Servings

    3 kg Dog meat *
    1 1/2 c Vinegar
    60 Peppercorns; crushed
    6 tb Salt
    12 cl Garlic; crushed
    1/2 c Oil
    6 c Onion; sliced
    3 c Tomato sauce
    10 c Boiling water
    6 c Red bell pepper; in strips
    6 Bay leaves
    1 ts Hot pepper sauce
    1 1/2 c Liver spread **
    1 Fresh pineapple; cut 1/2"
    - thick

    First, kill a medium sized dog, then burn off the fur over
    a hot fire.

    Carefully remove the skin while still warm and set aside
    for later (may be used in other recipes)

    Cut meat into 1" cubes. Marinade meat in mixture of
    vinegar, peppercorn, salt and garlic for 2 hours.

    Fry meat in oil using a large wok over an open fire,
    then add onions and chopped pineapple and saute until
    tender.

    Pour in tomato sauce and boiling water, add bell peper,
    bay leaf and hot chile sauce.

    Cover and simmer over warm coals until meat is tender.
    Blend in liver spread and cook for additional 5-7 mins.

    * You can substitute lamb for dog. The taste is similar,
    but not as pungent.

    ** smooth liver pate will do as well.

    Suggested Wine: San Miguel Beer

    Serving Ideas: Rice, naturally.

    NOTES: During my wedding reception, my brother-in-law
    suggested we add to the feast by having dog stew. Wanting
    to be part of the family, and having been subjected to
    all sorts of social tests already, I agreed. The result
    was... well.. a lot better than I expected. In fact, it
    was great!

    It was only later I found out that dog should *not* be
    served at weddings, as it may make the bride and groom
    flight like dogs during the honeymoon. But what the heck.
    It didn't seem to have that effect... at least not until
    a few years later. :-)

    For the faint of heart, you can always substitute lamb
    in place of next door's rover, but the meat will not be
    as sweet or as rich in flavor.

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

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