Pete Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Other than the fact I'm not a salmon fan, screw the penne. TIME OUT - SERIOUS COOKING QUESTION I use a microwave steamer a lot - convienience and time. Am I better off just adding the liquid and the vegetables on the tray at the same time? Or is it better to heat the liquid to boiling, then add the veggies and steam? I know the microwave is going to cook the vegs as they steam them, but it just seems like I lose a lot of calories heating water and can easily overdo/underdo the vegetables. I had thought about pre-heating the liquid, then cutting back the traditional time by 30% or so. Thoughts? (Besides getting a vegetable steamer, I have a big seafood steamer - not going to buy new cookware for something I fix once per month. Thanks in advance, Chef. OK, BACK TO FRIVOLITY AND ASS-WHUPPIN'S!!! 373197[/snapback] I have bamboo steam trays which I use for veggies. I boil water(in less then 30 minutes I might add) and then cover the trays. The veggies keep their nutrients and I can check how cooked the veggies are. Not sure if thats the answer you are looking for but veggies come out awesome that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 AHA!! Problem solved. Cook with gas rookie!!!! 373119[/snapback] Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Tune in next week, when the Stadium Wall learns how to make Rye Toast. 373153[/snapback] I already know how to make rye toast. It takes me forty minutes, though, because I have an electric toaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I already know how to make rye toast. It takes me forty minutes, though, because I have an electric toaster... 373214[/snapback] LOL I'd like to see a gas toaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 So here's a solution: DON'T SPEAK! 373181[/snapback] You wouldn't have 50 page threads without me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 You wouldn't have 50 page threads without me. 373229[/snapback] No, we'd still have Ed, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 You wouldn't have 50 page threads without me. 373229[/snapback] so the truth finally comes out -- you ARE an attention whore!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I have bamboo steam trays which I use for veggies. I boil water(in less then 30 minutes I might add) and then cover the trays. The veggies keep their nutrients and I can check how cooked the veggies are. Not sure if thats the answer you are looking for but veggies come out awesome that way 373210[/snapback] Man, I feel lame. Thank you. I actually forgot that I have a bamboo steamer. We used to practice Dim Sum recipes we got from some friends in Hong Kong. I'll dig it out. I think, when I put it up, that I had it rubbed down with sesame oil. Seriously, I'm not kidding. I forgot I had it. Age, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 so the truth finally comes out -- you ARE an attention whore!! 373235[/snapback] Pretty well. Who could give up that many straight lines accidently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I already know how to make rye toast. It takes me forty minutes, though, because I have an electric toaster... 373214[/snapback] I'm picturing BF with a piece of bread in one hand and a lighter in the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I'm picturing BF with a piece of bread in one hand and a lighter in the other. 373248[/snapback] Book of matches. Has to keep lighting them. That's probably how he boils the water for the noodles, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 If you don't know the difference between uncooked noodles and noodles that taste like crunchies, I can't help you. Maybe you missed that chapter? 373147[/snapback] And with this statement, it has come to be proven that Coli is absolutely right. You are simply a comic genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 No, we'd still have Ed, though. 373232[/snapback] Good ole eddie.. i promised everybody i would lay off ed for a while. He was having some pains in his vagina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 And with this statement, it has come to be proven that Coli is absolutely right. You are simply a comic genius. 373254[/snapback] took you a while to join the retatta thread, LA...welcome, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 so the truth finally comes out -- you ARE an attention whore!! 373235[/snapback] Is every comment I make meant for serious discussion? No. Does someone posting about a loved one who passed away earlier in the day "cry out for attention". I think not. If you can't distinguish a difference you are worse off than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 And with this statement, it has come to be proven that Coli is absolutely right. You are simply a comic genius. 373254[/snapback] Actually I've been told my humor is pretty dry, but if you insist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Actually I've been told my humor is pretty dry, but if you insist. 373266[/snapback] if by "dry" you mean "non-existent" then i agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF_in_Indiana Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 if by "dry" you mean "non-existent" then i agree. 373270[/snapback] I wish you were non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I wish you were non existent. 373271[/snapback] i wish for a lot of things...such as for you to continue posting so that i can get a day's worth of entertainment while at my desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 What does one of those "super ovens" cost? I'm always looking to cut curners on those recipes that have long prep times. 373101[/snapback] I belive Crippen can sell you a super duper oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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