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Old 01-28-2009, 07:31 AM
 
Location: Denver
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Crazyworld.....that is awesome and inspirational!!

Let's see......tonight for dinner -- not sure yet. I bet we eat out since we have to go to a sports bar anyway to watch Syracuse basketball. I am craving a salad so I think I'll go that route with grilled chicken, avocado, black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, etc. However, it is only 7.30 in the morning right now and things may change as the day wears on.

Help me make it through this "hump" day!!

 
Old 01-28-2009, 07:54 AM
 
Location: Where the sun likes to shine!!
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HG- I can't make homemade falafels although they seem easy to make. I have no way of pureeing the beans. Although I could probably leave them chunky. I used to eat falafels when I was a kid at flea markets and festivals. I am using a mix and then making a cucumber yogurt dressing.

Here is a recipe.

Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus extra for frying
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14-ounce) cans chick peas, drained
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups freshly chopped parsley leaves
3/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Pitas, for sandwich
Toppings: shredded lettuce and chopped tomato, sliced cucumbers

Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows

Directions
In medium skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and sweat onion and peppers 2 to 3 minutes then garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

In a food processor, pulse together chick peas, red chili flakes, ground cumin, the egg, salt and black pepper to form a coarse consistency. Then add flour, parsley, and cilantro. Pulse until mixture starts pulling from the sides of the food processor.

Remove mixture to a large bowl and mix in the onion mixture. Chill falafel until ready to cook.

Roll falafel dough into 1-inch rounds. Then form rounds into an oblong quenelle shape, like a football.

In a thick-bottomed skillet heat 1/2 inch of canola oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Cook falafel balls a few at a time, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be sure to turn them so they do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Open the pita bread to make pockets. Place 3 to 4 falafels inside. Stuff with lettuce tomato and cucumbers and drizzle sauce generously on the inside. Serve immediately.

Yogurt Dipping Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Mix ingredients together in a small bowl and chill until ready to use.
 
Old 01-28-2009, 07:56 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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Aaaarrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! The silence of snow in the AM

Followed by scraping shovels and the diesel stench of plows

Turning to rain

And later..................................ICE!

When life hands you ICE I see only one solution..........................MARGARITAS!
 
Old 01-28-2009, 07:58 AM
 
Location: Looking East and hoping!
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Originally Posted by burdell View Post
Aaaarrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! The silence of snow in the AM

Followed by scraping shovels and the diesel stench of plows

Turning to rain

And later..................................ICE!

When life hands you ICE I see only one solution..........................MARGARITAS!
Now that's a pragmatist!!!!
 
Old 01-28-2009, 08:00 AM
 
Location: (WNY)
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I just got a call from my mother.... My grandma is in the hospital.... an ambulance took her early this morning with a possible heart attack..... They are running tests now..... I am very worried and cannot think about anything close to dinner.... I know I have been doing take out way too much... but I think hubby will understand tonight that Karate is out and pizza is in.....
 
Old 01-28-2009, 08:02 AM
 
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Originally Posted by younglisa7 View Post
Falafel in Pita with Yogurt Sauce
yum yum yum yum yum
 
Old 01-28-2009, 08:09 AM
 
Location: Looking East and hoping!
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Oh SKBS-Prayers and thoughts. He will surely understand!
 
Old 01-28-2009, 08:24 AM
 
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Skbs - thinking of you and sending hugs and best wishes {{{}}}
 
Old 01-28-2009, 08:29 AM
 
Location: (WNY)
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thank you guys....I am off... going to drop the Chatterbox off to school and then head to the hospital...at least I will get a better idea what is going on even if I am there for just a couple of hours.... I think you all know I don't sit still very well........
 
Old 01-28-2009, 08:33 AM
 
Location: Where the sun likes to shine!!
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skbs- I am so sorry about your grandmother. I hope she is ok. Sending thoughts and best wishes your way.
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