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[iguanachocolate]

Originally Posted by ArchieComic Fan

Reading some of you talk about mimosas, I think I'd like to try it and maybe add it with my NY day tradition of eating Hoppin' John.

What's 'Hoppin' John'?

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[myrosiedog]

Hoppin' John is black eyed peas mixed with rice.

I think it can be just about any pea or bean mixed with rice.

The word supposedly comes from telling guests to "hop in, John", when the dish is placed on the table.

[livin4reality]

Thanks for the recipes MRD and marleybone. Hey Marley you arent the one who wrote Marley and Me are you? Wouldn't be the first time we had a famous writer here at FORT.

[canuckinchile]

My favourite "champagne" to have in Mimosas is Chandon from Argentina. I don't generally like champagne at all, but this is more like a sparkling wine.

[Marleybone]

Originally Posted by livin4reality

Thanks for the recipes MRD and marleybone. Hey Marley you arent the one who wrote Marley and Me are you? Wouldn't be the first time we had a famous writer here at FORT.

No, I have many talents, but writing books is not one of them. I had a dog named Marley though.

Hope you like the recipes!

[Yardgnome]

Does anyone have a recipe for a good everything cookie? Something I can put oatmeal, peanut butter, chips, nuts, etc. in. I don't really care for the Tollhouse recipe, I think the cookies turn out too flat and not chewy enough. Thanks for your help!

[lildago]

Gnomie, I think there's one in my old WW cookbook. I'll check it out later.

ETA: Courtesy of Google... WW Oatmeal Peanut Bitter Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup butter, softened (or use 1/2 cup margarine and 1/2 cup butter)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
3 teaspoons vanilla (or 2 teaspoons maple extract)
chopped peanuts (optional) or walnuts (optional)
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated (optional)


Preparation
1. In a food processor, finely ground 1 cup oats (using the Pulse 1 option).
2. In a large bowl, stir together the ground oats with remaining 1/2 cup whole oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. In another large bowl, beat together the softened butter, white and brown sugar for about 3-4 minutes (until light and fluffy) using an electric mixer.
4. Add in the eggs, peanut butter and vanilla (or maple extract); beat for about 1-2 minutes (until well combined).
5. Beat in the flour mixture until combined.
6. Add in the chocolate chips, nuts and grated chocolate (if using) and mix well to combine.
7. Set the oven to 325 degrees F and set the oven rack to the second-lowest position.
8. Form the dough into rounded balls and place them on a lightly greased cookie/baking sheet (about 2-inches apart).
9. Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes (or until they turn pale-golden).
10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

WW POINTS for one cookie: 3

[Yardgnome]

Thanks Lil for the recipe, it looks good. Bonus is that it's WWs and has the associated points. I will give it a try.

[livin4reality]

Has anyone ever made the smores using the golden graham recipe?

also, refresh my memory for pimento cheese cause I've got a hankerin for some.

[myrosiedog]

My pimento cheese is one pound of sharp cheddar that I grate myself as the already grated stuff you buy doesn't work well for this.
1 of the small jars of diced pimentos with the juice and enough mayo to make it creamy and smooth. I may add a touch of salt and pepper and sometimes a dash of worchestershire sauce. It's better if it refrigerates overnight, but I never make it that long. I know some that add some grated onion to it, but I don't. I am a pimento cheese purist.

As for S'mores, I just make mine with a square of graham cracker, half a Hershey bar and a toasted marshmellow (you can toast them over the stove burner). OR, I will assemble with untoasted marshmellow and put in the microwave for 30 seconds or less.