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Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 2, 2004, at 18:36:52
I am cooking with fresh spices lately (I will NEVER use Cilantro again) and bought some oregano to add to my healthy spaghetti sauce I do know you're suppose to cut it up small but how much do you use? The same amount as dry? And do you cook it with the sauce? Thanks ahead I know this is odd but I don't have anyone to ask.
Posted by Gabbix2 on December 2, 2004, at 19:13:57
In reply to NEED HELP with odd topic, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 2, 2004, at 18:36:52
> I am cooking with fresh spices lately (I will NEVER use Cilantro again)
I detest Cilantro, yuk, My ex didn't believe I really hated it, he though I was just trying to be difficult so once he secretly put a little bit in a sandwich he made for me thinking I would eat it and not notice. I noticed, and I yelled! I really should have known there was something up when he offered to make me a sandwich.
The general rule for Oregano, is to use twice as much fresh if the recipe calls for dried.
Good luck
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 2, 2004, at 19:43:49
In reply to Re: NEED HELP with odd topic » Fallen4MyT, posted by Gabbix2 on December 2, 2004, at 19:13:57
OMG he WHAT? Who would eat that on a sandwich sounds like my ex in some ways sorry but it did make me lol a bit...My husband and I both hate it...who knew lol....and I had made healthy baked stuffed mushrooms I SAW ON A T.V SHOW with crab, cheese, ground up mushrooms, garlic and UGH Cilanto....that stuff is lethal and I will never forget it..I picked the stuffing out and ate the shroom caps ...Thank you Gabbix on the Oregano. I have my low carb pasta and all and don't want to mess this up....I am a good cook when I cook just never used fresh spices and will never ever use any kind of Cilantro again :P
> > I am cooking with fresh spices lately (I will NEVER use Cilantro again)
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> I detest Cilantro, yuk, My ex didn't believe I really hated it, he though I was just trying to be difficult so once he secretly put a little bit in a sandwich he made for me thinking I would eat it and not notice. I noticed, and I yelled! I really should have known there was something up when he offered to make me a sandwich.
>
> The general rule for Oregano, is to use twice as much fresh if the recipe calls for dried.
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> Good luck
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Posted by Dinah on December 2, 2004, at 23:38:58
In reply to Re: NEED HELP with odd topic » Gabbix2, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 2, 2004, at 19:43:49
I rather like the unique flavor. I won't eat salsa without it.
Posted by gardenergirl on December 2, 2004, at 23:49:46
In reply to What's wrong with cilantro?, posted by Dinah on December 2, 2004, at 23:38:58
And lots of other fresh herbs. I had a good deal of luck this year in growing some, and I moved many indoors. I hope they do well in the window. I also love rosemary. Yummy!
I have used as much as 3 times as much fresh as is called for dried herbs. But then I love herbs and tend to use them more than salt.
As far as adding them towards the end or cooking them in, I suppose that varies. I tend to do what suits my mood. Sorry that isn't much help. Oregano is probably okay to add in right away. Basil, mint, or (gasp) cilantro I tend to add late, so they stay kind of crisyp/cool tasting. How's that for abstract?
gg
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 2, 2004, at 23:49:52
In reply to What's wrong with cilantro?, posted by Dinah on December 2, 2004, at 23:38:58
OMG Dinah I thought I would die from tastebudyuckyitis same with my husband. Maybe in a small amount in salsa though I doubt I could eat it...I cannot explain it but to us it was horrible as in I would rather eat caster oil :) Can you tell we hated it..I really would rather starve than eat it in anything. I am Cilantro Phobic now no kidding.
> I rather like the unique flavor. I won't eat salsa without it.
Posted by Gabbix2 on December 2, 2004, at 23:52:41
In reply to I LOVE cilantro!, posted by gardenergirl on December 2, 2004, at 23:49:46
You see that's just it, most people love it, that's why my ex refused to believe I hated it.
It's well how can you describe why you hate the taste of something that most people love. It makes me gag, it's so pungent and overwhelming.
But I like other things that are pungent and overwhelming like Garlic, I don't even mind a little Astafatida, and that is PUNGENT..It's okay if you like it Dinah and GG. I can accept that : )
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:02:23
In reply to I LOVE cilantro!, posted by gardenergirl on December 2, 2004, at 23:49:46
I love Rosemary and Basil I have never used mint I do not even know what I would use it in. You grow them wow..I bought expensive boxes of them at the Organic food store.
I didn't think youre repy was abstract at all GG lol I will add 2 times to 3 what I would on dry Oregano all durring the cooking I think...Um what do YOU use the Cilantro for? Maybe I used too much in those shrooms?
I don't know but color me Cilantro-a-phobic> And lots of other fresh herbs. I had a good deal of luck this year in growing some, and I moved many indoors. I hope they do well in the window. I also love rosemary. Yummy!
>
> I have used as much as 3 times as much fresh as is called for dried herbs. But then I love herbs and tend to use them more than salt.
>
> As far as adding them towards the end or cooking them in, I suppose that varies. I tend to do what suits my mood. Sorry that isn't much help. Oregano is probably okay to add in right away. Basil, mint, or (gasp) cilantro I tend to add late, so they stay kind of crisyp/cool tasting. How's that for abstract?
>
> gg
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:08:29
In reply to Re: I LOVE cilantro!, posted by Gabbix2 on December 2, 2004, at 23:52:41
What the heck is Astafatida????? LOL...I love garlic can eat it by the bucket but not Cilantro lol....I agree pungent that is a good word...So what else do people use it for??? I just heard it on the cooking show bought it and like you and hubby Gabbix I was like GAK,.,,,,UGHHHH...Maybe it's like those people who can taste something MOST people cannot on that paper in school..remember that in grade school..maybe we al tasted something most people don't...or maybe I added way too much lol
> You see that's just it, most people love it, that's why my ex refused to believe I hated it.
> It's well how can you describe why you hate the taste of something that most people love. It makes me gag, it's so pungent and overwhelming.
> But I like other things that are pungent and overwhelming like Garlic, I don't even mind a little Astafatida, and that is PUNGENT..
>
> It's okay if you like it Dinah and GG. I can accept that : )
Posted by Cass on December 3, 2004, at 0:22:04
In reply to Re: I LOVE cilantro! » Gabbix2, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:08:29
I find the smell of cilantro absolutely intoxicating. I love the taste too.
Posted by gardenergirl on December 3, 2004, at 0:23:45
In reply to Re: I LOVE cilantro! » gardenergirl, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:02:23
I like to use cilantro with lime juice as a marinade for steak, chicken, pork or fish. See how much I love it?
Also, I have a recipe for "Winter Vegetable Chili" which is butternut squash, black beans, carrots and onions in a tomato base with chili powder. At the end you add a bunch of cilantro and some sour cream. And you take a spoonful and just go "aaahhhhh".
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on December 3, 2004, at 0:25:09
In reply to Re: I LOVE cilantro!, posted by Cass on December 3, 2004, at 0:22:04
> I find the smell of cilantro absolutely intoxicating. I love the taste too.
LOL, I actually found cilantro/lime candles!
gg
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:29:50
In reply to Re: I LOVE cilantro!, posted by Cass on December 3, 2004, at 0:22:04
If I recall correctly we liked the smell it was the taste that got us ....Maybe I would like the Candle better hahahaha
> I find the smell of cilantro absolutely intoxicating. I love the taste too.
Posted by Poet on December 3, 2004, at 0:30:47
In reply to NEED HELP with odd topic, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 2, 2004, at 18:36:52
so I'm not of much help here. I grew lots of herbs and they look real pretty when they bloom, but using them for something other than decoration eludes me.
Poet
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:33:11
In reply to Re: I LOVE cilantro!, posted by gardenergirl on December 3, 2004, at 0:23:45
GG It sounds like a very yummy chili but um I think if I make it I would rather skip the Cilantro...and how much is a bunch to you??? I used about a 1/2 cup in my stuffed mushrooms
> I like to use cilantro with lime juice as a marinade for steak, chicken, pork or fish. See how much I love it?
>
> Also, I have a recipe for "Winter Vegetable Chili" which is butternut squash, black beans, carrots and onions in a tomato base with chili powder. At the end you add a bunch of cilantro and some sour cream. And you take a spoonful and just go "aaahhhhh".
>
> gg
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:36:42
In reply to I like cilantro, but don't know how to cook, posted by Poet on December 3, 2004, at 0:30:47
Lol Poet sometimes its best to go out to eat,....no dishes :)
> so I'm not of much help here. I grew lots of herbs and they look real pretty when they bloom, but using them for something other than decoration eludes me.
>
> Poet
Posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 0:53:05
In reply to Re: I like cilantro, but don't know how to cook » Poet, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 0:36:42
Wow,
If its not PBJ or scrambled eggs, I can't make it.
But d**m if i dont make a mean PB&J.
I have the utmost respect for all of you.
One day we will have a get together and I will
make fruit salad. I am real real good at cutting
up fruit.
I am just really impressed.
Posted by saw on December 3, 2004, at 0:58:18
In reply to you guys cook!?!?!, posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 0:53:05
what on earth is cilantro? I have never heard of it.
Sabrina (sweet basil, rosemary, oregano, paprika, thyme and parsley. Lots and lots of fresh parsley)
Posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 1:00:20
In reply to Ok, forgive me but ........, posted by saw on December 3, 2004, at 0:58:18
well..i think it is the green stuff in salsa that isnt bell pepper...
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 1:02:33
In reply to you guys cook!?!?!, posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 0:53:05
Some of us clean too NOT me, but some of us do :D
> Wow,
> If its not PBJ or scrambled eggs, I can't make it.
> But d**m if i dont make a mean PB&J.
> I have the utmost respect for all of you.
> One day we will have a get together and I will
> make fruit salad. I am real real good at cutting
> up fruit.
> I am just really impressed.
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 1:05:34
In reply to Re: Ok, forgive me but ........ » saw, posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 1:00:20
> well..i think it is the green stuff in salsa that isnt bell pepper...
WOW I AM STUNNED....The junk I bought was thin and darkish green long like grass and was icky....if its the stuff in Tostito salsa I like it that way
Posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 1:17:26
In reply to Re: Ok, forgive me but ........ » yoshimi, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 1:05:34
hmmm, well i cant be sure. LOL. :)
Posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 1:18:57
In reply to Re: you guys cook!?!?! » yoshimi, posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 1:02:33
HAHA! I clean too. Just not as often as most
people. But I do clean. In fact, I cleared
enough room on my desk today to eat a sandwich
and set down my coffee. SO there!Seriously though, If i knew where stuff
was SUPPOSED to go, I would put it there, i just
have no clue. :)
Posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 1:26:13
In reply to Re: I LOVE cilantro!, posted by gardenergirl on December 3, 2004, at 0:23:45
Wait I know how to do that part. The part
where you just take the spoonful and go aaahhhhh.Wow you do really know how to cook. I have never marinaded anything. I would probably forget it
was in there (the fridge) and wonder what the h*ll
it was 6 months later.
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 3, 2004, at 1:26:36
In reply to Re: Ok, forgive me but ........ » Fallen4MyT, posted by yoshimi on December 3, 2004, at 1:17:26
> hmmm, well i cant be sure. LOL. :)
HAHAHA SO YOU JUST MADE IT UP :) HAHAHAH Dinah will know or GG ....hahaha
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