https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 12:53:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1870765 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:53:16 +0000 photojane 1870765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pringles chicken &amp; "good pasta" - nothing classy over here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1870748 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:35:44 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1870748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know about a specific dish, but my family always requests that I bring cakes for their birthdays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1870744 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:29:20 +0000 mrswin 1870744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Espion: It is like a creamy caramel, they are my favourite treat and I have never met anyone who hasn't liked them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1869564 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:40:30 +0000 Espion 1869564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswin: is the middle layer almost like a caramel layer? It sounds decadent!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1869403 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:11:13 +0000 mrswin 1869403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Square recipe below</p> <p>Bottom Layer<br /> 1/2 c flour<br /> 3/4 c Rice Krispies<br /> 1/4 tsp baking soda<br /> pinch of salt<br /> 1/3 c packed brown sugar<br /> 1/3 c butter (melted)<br /> Combine ingredients and press into a greased 8" square pan. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.</p> <p>Middle Layer<br /> 14oz Sweetened condensed milk<br /> 1/4 c butter<br /> 1/2 c packed brown sugar<br /> In sauce pan over medium heat melt butter, then stir in brown sugar and condensed milk. Bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour over cooked bottom layer. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before adding the top layer.</p> <p>Top Layer<br /> 1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips<br /> 1 1/4 c Rice Krispies<br /> Melt chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir in Rice Krispies until well covered. Spread this layer over the chilled middle layer.</p> <p>Chill the entire thing for a couple of hours and then cut into squares. </p> <p>These will go fast so be prepared to make double! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868803 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:46:44 +0000 hellobeeboston 1868803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make a delish bolognese sauce that I learned to make while living in Florence, Italy. Friends ask for it if they are staying over, doesn't really transport and cooks for a few hours. </p> <p>I'm totally drooling reading this thread. Mmmmm nachos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868789 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:38:11 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1868789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrschickpea: I'd love your Mac recipe mine always comes out dry... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868716 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:51:48 +0000 mrschickpea 1868716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cheesecake! Especially my white chocolate raspberry one! </p> <p>Also I make a mad baked Mac and Cheese as well, my DH takes it to all his work potluck and gets rave reviews! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868686 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:31:40 +0000 Honeydew 1868686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents owned a Chinese restaurant. I make their version of the Crab Rangoons and homemade plum sauce to parties and that has become my signature "must bring" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868672 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:22:52 +0000 autumnlove 1868672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boheme: yum! Sounds tasty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868664 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:20:19 +0000 Chillybear 1868664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Carbomb cupcakes.... I only make them once a year at St. Patrick's day but the weeks leading up people start asking me if i'm going to make them again. They are just so much work </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868646 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:11:31 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1868646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLonghorn: I also am also asked to bring green bean casserole! Although I use Alton Brown's recipe and not ATK but I bet without even looking at it, that they are probably pretty similar!</p> <p>My dad always requests macaroons...but honestly the recipe is on the back of the bag of coconut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868627 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:00:19 +0000 Boheme 1868627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I'll type it out when I get home! Its basically just homemade spaghetti sauce, but I add Ro-Tel, chili powder, and cayenne to it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868568 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:25:01 +0000 MrsLonghorn 1868568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My green bean casserole, I assume because everything is fresh, not canned....but I literally follow the recipe from Cooks Illustrated, so I don't consider it "special".</p> <p>People always requested cake balls back before they got so popular, but fortunately they are super common now so I don't have to make them anymore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868501 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:55:35 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1868501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boheme: tex mex spaghetti? Do share! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868469 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:41:22 +0000 mrswin 1868469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will have to come back with the recipe for the squares later because I don't have it with me at work... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868446 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:27:38 +0000 mrswin 1868446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: @mrs. wagon: </p> <p>The risotto recipe is adapted from this Williams Sonoma one.. <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/risotto-with-mushrooms.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/risotto-with-mushrooms.html</a></p> <p>6 cups low-sodium chicken stock, plus more as needed (I stretch with water if the 6 cups isn't enough)<br /> 3 Tbs. unsalted butter<br /> 1 Tbs. olive oil<br /> 1 yellow onion, finely chopped<br /> 1/2 lb. white button mushrooms, brushed clean<br /> and sliced<br /> 2 cups Arborio rice (do not substitute this!)<br /> 1/2 cup dry white wine<br /> 3 Tbs. beef demi-glace (I don't use this, the wine and chicken stock is sufficient)<br /> 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese<br /> Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste </p> <p>In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the stock to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm. </p> <p>In a large saucepan or risotto pan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbs. of the butter with the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. (**I always take the mushrooms out because I like them to still have a little bit of texture, I add them back at the end with the cheese and butter) Stir in the rice and cook, stirring, until the grains are hot and coated with oil, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and continue to cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. </p> <p>Add the stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and making sure the liquid has been absorbed before adding more. (***This is the key to good risotto, you have to constantly stir and be patient in letting the rice absorb the liquid slowly, this is what makes it so creamy). The risotto is done when the rice grains are creamy on the outside and firm yet tender to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes total. </p> <p>Remove the risotto from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 Tbs. butter, the demi-glace and cheese (**This is where I add back the mushrooms and chicken. Sometimes I will toss in a handful of chopped spinach too, it will cook with the residual heat). Taste and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the risotto into warmed soup bowls and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6. </p> <p>I usually do this with chicken as well. I cut it up and cook it before the mushrooms and onions. I add it back in at the end with the mushrooms.</p> <p>This dish isn't low fat or fast! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868286 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:32:09 +0000 mrs. wagon 1868286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: thanks so much!! I am always on the lookout for recipes that I can make "skinny" and this looks perfect, especially since it doesn't have mayo!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868282 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:31:32 +0000 mrs. wagon 1868282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: mmmm sounds soooo creamy and yummy, perfect for the chilly fall days coming up... thanks!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868201 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:08:23 +0000 Warbler 1868201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: It' super delicious, but also super fattening. It's definitely a once a year kind of splurge for me! I'm going to look up Michelle Obama's recipe now, I'm curious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868139 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:45:29 +0000 edelweiss 1868139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for holiday dinners with my family, i almost always make a french apple tart from julia child. and my coworkers like the banana bread i make from this recipe:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/julias-best-banana-bread" rel="nofollow">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/julias-best-banana-bread</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish/page/2#post-1868132 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:42:26 +0000 autumnlove 1868132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Warbler: gonna look it up right now! I tried Michelle Obama's cauliflower mac n cheese recipe last time and no one liked it so I only do boxed Kraft these days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868130 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:40:14 +0000 Mommy Finger 1868130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I hate mayo so when I found a mayo free recipe, I jumped on it and made it my own. Here's what I came up with:</p> <p>1 can of artichoke hearts (packed in water not the oil kind), chopped<br /> 1 box of chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to get water out<br /> 8 oz of sour cream<br /> 8 oz cream cheese<br /> 2 cups shredded cheese, divided<br /> salt and pepper to taste</p> <p>Mix everything up together, reserving about 1/2 cup of cheese. Taste it to make sure you've added enough salt and pepper to your liking. Since I don't like this cold, I always scoop a little in a bowl and microwave it for about 20 seconds to heat. It's a little treat for the chef! Once you're happy with it, put it in a oven proof dish (a pie plate or 8x8 casserole is a good size) and sprinkle the remaining cheese over top. Bake at 350 for about 20-30 minutes or until it's bubbling on the sides.</p> <p>This is a very forgiving recipe. You can use full fat or reduced fat items and it's still pretty good. It can also be baked at many different temps, just adjust the time. I've also heated it up in the microwave in a pinch or kept it warm in a mini crock pot.</p> <p>Serve with veggies, pita, pita chips, crackers, etc. I actually prefer it with tortilla chips</p> <p>I also make a mean salsa. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868126 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:39:27 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1868126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is this southwest black bean dip. I think some people call it "cowboy caviar." It's pretty much always in our fridge in the summer and I take it to every cookout!</p> <p><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/southwestern-black-bean-salad.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/southwestern-black-bean-salad.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868110 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:31:53 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 1868110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: I found them on blogs, so they're not mine, but my friend's don't know that :silly: </p> <p><a href="http://www.theyummylife.com/cilantro_lime_brown_rice" rel="nofollow">http://www.theyummylife.com/cilantro_lime_brown_rice</a><br /> <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/easy-crockpot-carnitas" rel="nofollow">http://pinchofyum.com/easy-crockpot-carnitas</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868109 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:31:50 +0000 Warbler 1868109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always get asked to make the mac &amp; cheese for our Friendsgivings. I use Patti Labelle's recipe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868102 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:29:15 +0000 Tanjowen 1868102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Poppyseed Chicken Recipe:</p> <p>You will need:<br /> - 5-6 large boneless chicken breasts<br /> - 16 oz. sour cream<br /> - 2 cans of cream of chicken<br /> - Poppyseed<br /> - 1 box of Ritz crackers<br /> - 2 sticks of butter<br /> - salt &amp; pepper</p> <p>* Boil 5-6 boneless chicken breasts until cooked. Remove and dice or shred (I usually shred)<br /> * In large bowl, crumble 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers. Don't make into a powder, but small crumbles.<br /> * Melt stick of butter and add to crackers along with 1 tbsp of poppyseed. Mix well, and press down to make a bottom layer on a baking dish - I usually use two 9x9" pans so I can freeze one for later.<br /> * Mix chicken with the sour cream, cream of chicken and salt and pepper well. Pour over crust and spread evenly<br /> * Repeat Ritz cracker mixture and spread over top of chicken mix. </p> <p>Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees, or until top is golden brown. Let set for about 10 minutes and serve. I usually serve it with rice and peas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868098 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:28:28 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1868098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: :happy: yes, that's Mr. Lime's most requested dish even when he is dieting </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868096 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:28:17 +0000 mrs. wagon 1868096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswin: both please!!! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-famous-dish#post-1868095 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:28:15 +0000 HLK208 1868095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TemperanceBrennan: carnitas and cilantro rice sound good for dinner! What's your recipe? </p>