Noodles 'N' Rice

Location: Cait and LPL's
Date: Tuesday, January 18th
In Attendance: Caitlin & Pat, Jill and Gord, Amanda and Sean, Ryan, John and Leah, Kent

Menu:
Noodle & Veggie Stir Fry
Fried Rice
Won tons
Coconut Curry Egg Rolls
Sake and vino

We made huge mountains of food, then promptly ate it all : ). Cassius was entertaining, as always.




Jill's Vegetarian Fried Rice
4 Cups cooked brown rice
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped or julienned
2 eggs
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Toasted Sesame Seeds

In large wok, heat several tablespoons of sesame oil. Add chopped onion, cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add celery and carrots. Cook until veggies are tender. Push veggies to one side of wok. Break both eggs on the empty half of the wok and scramble thoroughly. Mix with veggies, add rice. Continue to fry the rice for about 8 minutes, adding a little extra sesame oil and soy sauce to taste. Sprinkle individual servings with toasted sesame seeds. Devour!

You May be Right, We May Be Crazy...

It's 15 degrees outside. It's after dark. It's January. There is a half-foot of snow on the ground. It's time for........a barbecue and lawn games in the backyard!!

In attendance: CAITLIN!! Lewis Patrick Lewis, Jillian, Gordon, Amanda, Sean, John, Leah, Kent

Menu:
Grilled veggie shishkabobs
Grilled veggie burgers with all the fixings
Salt and pepper potato chips
Beer & Red Wine


Strangely, I was unable to find any google images of ladder golf in the snow....

Pre-Xmas Festivus

Location: John & Leah's
In attendance: John, Leah, Jillian, Gordon, Lewis Patrick Lewis, Angie, Sean, Amanda, Ryan

Menu: PIZZA!

Gordon tried out a new pizza dough recipe that requires the dough to be refrigerated overnight. This allows for a very slow raising process which improves texture and flavor. It is delicious!

Gordon's Pizzeria-Quality Pizza Dough
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, chilled
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
1 3/4 cups water, ice cold (40°F)
Cornmeal for dusting

Stir together the flour, salt, and instant yeast in a 4-quart bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer). With a large metal spoon, stir in the oil and the cold water until the flour is all absorbed. The dough should clear the sides of the bowl but stick to the bottom of the bowl and be springy, elastic, and sticky. Place dough on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and put into the fridge overnight. Before making your pizza, bring dough back to room temperature. Flatten and stretch dough using your fists, then toss the dough until it reaches your preferred thickness and shape. You could use a rolling pin if you prefer, but that method is not best.

Dress up your fabulous pizza crust with all the toppings you desire, then bake until crust is golden brown. Devour!

Happy Holidays With the FPPC!

Who: You! And your friends!
When: Monday, December 20th
Where: John and Leah's Place
What: PIZZA!

Over the next two weeks, it will be nothing but back-to-back family get-togethers with big meals, meat with gravy, potatoes with gravy, vegetables with gravy, and christmas cookies (gravy optional), plus a sprinkling of fancy holiday parties with picturesque but inedible crudites and fancy alcoholic drinks with mini candy cane garnishes. So let's kick it all off with something completely un-christmassy!




Pizza dough will be provided, just bring toppings (including cheese) and beers. Feel free to be creative!

See you there!

FPPC's "We Miss Caitlin" Breakfast!

Location: Chateau du Wright
Date: Sunday, November 7th
In Attendance: Jillian and Gordon, Amanda and Sean, Leah and John, Kent and Monica

Menu:
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Waffles
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bacon and Sausage
Savory Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls
Fuzzy Navel Bread
Mimosas
Fresh Brewed Coffee

We didn't plan too well (everyone brought carbs) but it was delicious! Caitlin called in the middle of the meal, which was a nice treat. And we still aren't quite sure what Kent and Monica were planning to do with the rest of their day....

A Really Remarkable Repast

In attendance: Sara (Rasta), Ben (Rusty), Caitlin (Riot), Pat (Radcliffe), Jillian (River), Gordon (Rawr), Amanda (Rainbow), Sean (Robin), Aaron (Rave), Kent (Red), and Monica (Rabbit).


Menu:
Rigatoni
Ratatouille
Roasted Dilly Carrots
Rye Bread
Refreshing Garden Salad with Ranch dressing
Rhubarb Dessert
Rice crispy treats
Red wine

The “R” names were Rasta’s idea. Everyone got a name tag and had to choose a name that started with ‘r’ for the evening. Rasta and Riot put together a deliciously cheesy Rigatoni (recipe below). Riot helped River put together the Rhubarb Dessert—so easy, yet so amazingly tasty. Radcliffe’s Rye Bread was excellent—honey and molasses made it unusually sweet.

Quote of the night:
During introductions “Hi, I'm Aaron, and I live in the shadow of my brother, Drew. Who is younger than me.”








Rasta & Riot’s Rigatoni

Ingredients
5 cups cooked rigatoni
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups fat-free milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped anaheim pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup bread crumbs

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well; place in a large bowl.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add to pasta.
4. Add flour to pan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cheeses, stirring until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth. Stir in Anaheim pepper and salt. Add cheese mixture to pasta, tossing well to coat. Stir in green onions. Spoon pasta mixture into a 13 x 9–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
5. Combine butter and breadcrumbs in a small bowl; toss until blended. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta mixture. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until browned. Devour.

Roast! Radish! Rhubarb! Radoslovich!

Attention FPPCers, the next Fancy Paper Plate Club meeting is officially on the schedule. We will meet at Ben and Sara Rodoslovich's place (ask Cait for directions) for a fabulous meal.

Who: You and all your friends who like to eat food
When: Thursday, August 19th, 6pm-ish
What: Foods that begin with the letter 'R'

A main dish will be provided, bring a side dish that starts with R to share.
See you there!