Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 14:01     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:Sardines.


These are so good for you. I desperately want to like them.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 13:59     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:Curries of all kinds


+1
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 13:59     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:I am visiting family in the South and had tomato aspic last night. At my mom's retirement home it is gross. Homemade at my cousin's, it was very pleasant.


I love tomato aspic. Haven't had it in many years.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 11:57     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roasting vegetables has been a game changer. Brussels sprouts went from being ghastly when they were boiled to delicious that even my kids will eat.

Really, even Brussels sprouts? Could you give me your recipe?

This is my go-to simple recipe. I placed the cut side down on the sheet pan.
https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts/
This recipe is also great, with the hint of balsamic vinegar
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1890-roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-garlic?unlocked_article_code=1._U8.qIbk.9Fy9Wd7zl1Zp&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share
Main tip is to not overcrowd the pan.

Thank you so much! I will try both.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 09:44     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roasting vegetables has been a game changer. Brussels sprouts went from being ghastly when they were boiled to delicious that even my kids will eat.

Really, even Brussels sprouts? Could you give me your recipe?

This is my go-to simple recipe. I placed the cut side down on the sheet pan.
https://www.loveandlemons.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts/
This recipe is also great, with the hint of balsamic vinegar
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1890-roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-garlic?unlocked_article_code=1._U8.qIbk.9Fy9Wd7zl1Zp&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share
Main tip is to not overcrowd the pan.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 09:41     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:I tried turnips last night...pretty good 👍

I am glad you liked it!
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 09:30     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roasting vegetables has been a game changer. Brussels sprouts went from being ghastly when they were boiled to delicious that even my kids will eat.

Really, even Brussels sprouts? Could you give me your recipe?


Yes! Not a good cook here and would love to know!


NP, but we like this one: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2-1941953.amp
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 08:26     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
I tried turnips last night...pretty good 👍
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 08:23     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roasting vegetables has been a game changer. Brussels sprouts went from being ghastly when they were boiled to delicious that even my kids will eat.

Really, even Brussels sprouts? Could you give me your recipe?


Yes! Not a good cook here and would love to know!


Not the pp who posted about roasting but I also roast vegetables multiple times a week and my kids love them. for most I do 400 degrees for 30 minutes-For things like potatoes or sweet notaries/butternut squash will be 40-45 minutes.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 07:54     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roasting vegetables has been a game changer. Brussels sprouts went from being ghastly when they were boiled to delicious that even my kids will eat.

Really, even Brussels sprouts? Could you give me your recipe?


Yes! Not a good cook here and would love to know!
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 07:36     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:Sardines.

Yes, they can be so good! When I was a child, I thought they were making me eat small bones!
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 07:36     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I hated mushrooms as a child because we only had the slimy canned ones usually on pizza. Now I have experienced the good ones, from Pennsylvania, and especially in soup, they are quite good.

OP here, waiting for the kids to wake up... We never had mushrooms when I was a child, not in any form. Not sure why, probably grandma, who was cooking, or mom didn't like them. I do like fresh mushrooms now.


I still don't like fresh! That's a little much for me.
But chopped up and cooked well, either in a soup or duxelle, etc., they really have their place.

That is funny! Merry Christmas if you celebrate. I dislike canned now, but I am ok with fresh.


Merry Christmas to you! Also waiting for the kids to wake up.

Canned are good to keep in the pantry when I need them for stroganoff or something. And of course I have cream of mushroom soup in there!

I hope you have wonderful holidays full of good food (and new foods, per your thread)!

Cabbage lady wishes you the best holidays again! I do put canned mushrooms in dishes like Swiss Bliss, now that I think of it. I hope your kids enjoy your food and everything else you got them.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 07:34     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Sardines.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 07:32     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:Curries of all kinds

I do like curries now, too. Never had them until my 30s. Then I got my mom to like them! Dad was a no-go.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2025 07:32     Subject: New meals/foods you learned to love?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I hated mushrooms as a child because we only had the slimy canned ones usually on pizza. Now I have experienced the good ones, from Pennsylvania, and especially in soup, they are quite good.

OP here, waiting for the kids to wake up... We never had mushrooms when I was a child, not in any form. Not sure why, probably grandma, who was cooking, or mom didn't like them. I do like fresh mushrooms now.


I still don't like fresh! That's a little much for me.
But chopped up and cooked well, either in a soup or duxelle, etc., they really have their place.

That is funny! Merry Christmas if you celebrate. I dislike canned now, but I am ok with fresh.


Merry Christmas to you! Also waiting for the kids to wake up.

Canned are good to keep in the pantry when I need them for stroganoff or something. And of course I have cream of mushroom soup in there!

I hope you have wonderful holidays full of good food (and new foods, per your thread)!