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daisymae051479 My Mom's Beans and Rice May 2, 2007 11:06 AM When I was little and all growing up, whenever I was down in the dumps or kinda stressed out my mom would make this for me and it would make me feel better. It was also heavenly on cold, winter nights for dinner. I guess this is the "comfort" food she passed down to me. First off - the rice: Cook 1 C. rice in a little butter in a pan until starting to get clear. Add 2 C. liquid (usually broth, but use whatever you have or sounds good) and some salt. Cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 20 min. Then, she would brown 1 lb. of hamburger in a large skillet along with chopped onions (I'm guessing 1 small) and minced garlic (3 - 4 cloves). Halfway through the browning, she would add some sliced celery (maybe 2 stalks). When browned, drain the fat. Add 2 cans of red kidney beans, UN-drained. It should be fairly soupy, if not, add a little water or broth, or even some red wine. Add salt and pepper. Cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 10 - 20 minutes. Serve in a bowl the rice with the beef and bean mixture over the top. Okay, gotta go home and make some for myself now!
DStirk Buche De Noel Jan 2, 2007 3:44 PM I know that xmas has since past, but my most mouth watering memory is by far a BUCHE DE NOEL. My family is french and we always have a Buche de Noel on Christmas Eve. This year I spent my first xmas away from my family to be with my husbands family and I made my very first Buche de Noel. It just wouldn't have been the same without it. I know it's just food but having it there really comforted me. Plus, I aced the recipe and evereyone was very impressed with my baking skills... not sure my memories would have been the same if I totally botched it.
YumSugar Mouth-Watering Memories: Candied Yams Jan 2, 2007 2:47 PM Did you and your family experience any great kitchen moments this holiday season? Did you sit around and reminisce about the way mom used to use this special technique when making brownies? Or how about the time when Uncle Bobby roasted a whole pig in the backyard? Me, I ended up talking endlessly about grandma's specialty yams. This year she couldn't make it to our house for Christmas, so my dad called her up to get her "secret" yam recipe and much to our surprise [recipe|nid=96087|type=link] begins with a can ! That revelation led to a bunch of family food talk and although she couldn't be there with us, it felt like she somehow was. So how about you, do you have any secret family recipes or mouth-watering memories you'd like to share? Join the Mouth-Watering Memories group and tell us about them! I'll post my favorite entries for everyone to enjoy!
YumSugar Mouth-Watering Memories: I Smell Like Cinnamon Dec 28, 2006 10:32 AM When I was visiting my family for Christmas, my sister told me that the smell of cinnamon always reminds her of me. At first I was surprised, I wasn't sure why, but then she reminded me that I used to love chomping down on cinnamon flavored toothpicks . Apparently now whenever anyone eats Red Hots or Hot Tamales, she now thinks of the time I caught her sabotaging the kitchen in my dollhouse. Specifically how she shoved the toy root beer into the toy microwave and it NEVER came out... So, how about you? Are there any food scents that trigger old memories? If so then post them in the Mouth-Watering Memories group. I can't wait to read them all!

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