by ☀ Aunt Shanny
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July 26, 2006

Cook's Challenge!

December 16, 2007 10:54 AM EST
views: 72 | rating: 10/10 (14 votes) | comments: 83

What would you make with the following list of five ingredients?

1. split peas

 

 

 

 

2. melon

 

 

 

3. prepared muffins/mix

 

 

 

4. saltines

 

 

 

5. mascarpone

 

 

You also get to use water, salt and pepper, oil and up to three other ingredients.

 

 

Are you up for the challenge? Submit a list of five ingredients to Cook's Challenge, or take one of the previously submitted lists and create a working recipe!

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Comments: 83

Larry H. Dec 16, 2007, 10:56am EST
Got me, KFC would be nice.. {:o0)
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 10:56am EST
whats mascarpone?
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 10:57am EST
im going to larry's....
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 10:57am EST
i think i'll sit in here for a while.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 10:57am EST
how long is going to take you to get here?
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 10:57am EST
Mascarpone is triple cream cheese. You would LOVE it, L!

KFC? Ewww!!!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 10:58am EST
Sheesh! I got stuff from the pantry to post to Recycled Recipes. Wanna do some too?
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 10:58am EST
Now where are you, Pokey Joe?
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:00am EST
my cupboard's are bare.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:00am EST
but im going to the market this week.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:00am EST
heh. Mine are getting slim too.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:00am EST
I wanted to get some stuff, but it snowed :(
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:02am EST
i think we're getting snow too some time today. pffft.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:03am EST
ok. here we go....

i would give the split peas back to my grandmother because the only way i would have some would be if she gave them to me.
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:03am EST
Well for starters have to find out what mascarpone is. Sometimes I've been eating something all my life and didn't know it. Wonder if mascarpone is one of them. Oh, well, I'd put the fruit and the muffins together for breakfast, look at the crackers for a minute and move on. Come back later to see what someone else did with the ingredients.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:03am EST
You were smart, Marsha. But when there wasn't snow, I had an excuse then too... it's cold!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:04am EST
Never had split pea soup, L?

Of course, Lynn :/
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:04am EST
i would take the cream chez stuff and ice the muffins.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:04am EST
What a pretty card! Thanks, Marsha!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:04am EST
And a few slices of melon to finish, L?

Then a pot of ham and split pea, finished with saltines?

How 'bout that?
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:05am EST
no split pea soup.
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:05am EST
I saw you said mascarpone is triple cream cheese. Never have I seen any package of cream cheese saying it was tripled. Wait. Do you mean you would put in 3x the recommended cream cheese. Oh, Shannon, you make me think too much. Just put a recipe up and I'll make it. And if I don't like it you'll be the first to know.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:06am EST
no peas any where. but i'll take the ham. slice it thin and give to key with the crackers.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:06am EST
Lynn, you find mascarpone in the deli section of the store- you won't find it next to regular cream cheese. It makes fabulous desserts!

I knew what you meant, Marsha :)
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:06am EST
Pffft. THey don't taste like REGULAR peas.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:07am EST
we ALL do, marsha! damn that shannon for making us think so early in the day!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:07am EST
Loves me some split pea. Maybe I'll get a thick slab of smoked ham and make a batch. Maybe.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:08am EST
That's what you get for stopping by!

Silly Lori Silly Lori
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:08am EST
Sure do, Marsha :)
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:08am EST
Shannon, That sounds DELISH ! I knew if I waited long enough the answer would appear. I'll be darn. Split pea soup. Well.

I like that picture. Makes it feel all warm and cozy on the inside.

Nice you are on right now, Shannon.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:08am EST
every time i see split pea soup it looks nasty. plus i remember reading a book when i was younger about split pea soup. i think they were spitting it on each other.
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:09am EST
Yes, when it comes to cooking, I want the short route.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:10am EST
and when you get there, marsha, take pix of whats in her real pantry. i know shes holding out on us.
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:11am EST
Besides, Shannon, I am kitchen challenged. My brain does not think and connect on food and spices. It is best for me to do what other people have tried and know works. But if I cook it it is generally very good to eat.
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:12am EST
That tomato soup I asked you about turned out just sinfully too, too good. You saved it though warning me about the spices, because I was going to just start picking and choosing and pouring. Told my husband what you said too, so now he knows.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:13am EST
see you later, marsha! have a wonderful day!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:13am EST
LOL!

Too many repressed memories there, L.

And nothing wrong with your approach to cooking, Lynn. Obviously it works for you!

Thanks for stopping by, Marsha. ALways fun!
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:13am EST
Wht'd you do, Shannon? Now I want to know.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:14am EST
I am glad, Lynn. But I sure did want some of it...
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:15am EST
Which time, Lynn? Seems like I am always in trouble for something!
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:16am EST
Shannon, We had it 3 nights, and my hubby had some tomato soup "snacks" in between. It was so good each time we were just oohing and ahhhing. Wish I could have shared some.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:16am EST
And doesn't it taste WAY better the next day?
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:17am EST
I don't know, Shannon, Whatever it was Marsha wants to tell on you about. I just caught it, that's all. Maybe what's really in your pantry.
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:17am EST
Yes, it does. I think blackeyed peas taste better the next day too. Unless they get mushy. I like them firm.
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:19am EST
Do you know that there is a push to put Santa Claus on a diet? Guess he'll hold a water bottle now instead of a Coke. That might cause a glitch in Christmas. Make a grouchy santa. I'd be careful to put out a few more cookies. Just thought I'd let you know.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:21am EST
you really need to start taking me seriously....
lynn a. Dec 16, 2007, 11:23am EST
I'm off, Shannon. Thanks for another good cooking recipe. See you all later.
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:27am EST
have a good day, lynn!
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:34am EST
theyre putting santa on a diet?

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☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:36am EST
See ya, Lynn! Have a great day!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:37am EST
LOL! I suppose I gotta make you chocolate chip cookies now?
Lori Cee (rest in peace, jJack.) Dec 16, 2007, 11:40am EST
send 'em!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 11:56am EST
Turkey? Don't tell me you are roasting a turkey today? I am jealous!
Marianne M. Dec 16, 2007, 2:19pm EST
Another crazy combination. I'll be checking back to see what the pros come up with.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 2:30pm EST
I haven't come up with anything yet myself!
carmel m. Dec 16, 2007, 2:50pm EST
I will think on this
John S. (arizona) Dec 16, 2007, 3:04pm EST
Split pea soup w/crackers and cheesecake with melon on top for dessert.....?
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 16, 2007, 3:42pm EST
I can work with that, John. It gives me a good base...
Victoria H. Dec 16, 2007, 3:54pm EST
Mascarpone?! Never heard of it. I see someone else hadn't either. Triple cream cheese. Huh. Dude, I wouldn't make anything. I'd just go out to eat! LOL
Victoria H. Dec 16, 2007, 3:55pm EST
Or I'd email you and ask "Shannon, what can I make using all of these things?" Hehe.
Cristina S. Dec 16, 2007, 6:27pm EST
Well Shannon, make split pea soup, add in some turkey meatballs when done. Have a muffin with mascarpone and melon and strawberries for dessert... Anybody who wants the saltines can have 'em with the soup.
Note, in case anybody is wondering:
Saltines are not high on my list of favorite foods.
Mascarpone (unfortunately) IS on my list, lol! It is an Italian version of something I don't like at all - cream cheese! The Italians are MUCH better at making it!!
Risa G. Dec 16, 2007, 8:35pm EST
I have no idea what to do with those - one thing for sure I would cut the muffins in half and fill with mascarpone. Yummy. The split peas would make a soup, maybe we'd thicken it with the ground up crackers and put the melon inside the muffins with the cheese. I'd never be able to make a real recipe with these 5, sorry.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 17, 2007, 9:27am EST
LOL, Vic!

You have the idea I had, Cristina. But I DO love crackers in my split pea soup! Yum Yum!

You gave it a good try, Risa :)
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 17, 2007, 10:00am EST
Split Pea Soup with Ham and Mascarpone Melon Muffins

extras: ham, onion, carrot

Cook peas, ham, water, salt and pepper, onion and carrot about 2 hours.

Meanwhile, puree melon with mascarpone. Spread on warm muffins for dessert.
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 17, 2007, 10:00am EST
Ooops, serve soup with crackers.
donna h. Dec 17, 2007, 12:04pm EST
Can I pass on this one too!
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 17, 2007, 12:45pm EST
I guess...
Kimber L. Dec 21, 2007, 12:43pm EST
stumped on this one!
Liz G. Dec 21, 2007, 2:29pm EST
1. Split Peas
2. Melon
3. Prepared Muffins/Mix (let's say chocolate almond cherry)
4. Saltines
5. Mascarpone
6. Prosciutto
7. Onion
8. Sweet potato
Water
Salt
Pepper
Fat

***Menu***
Melon and Prosciutto bites
Split pea soup
Crackers and Hot Cheese Spread
Fruit Parfait

Directions

***Melon and Prosciutto bites***
Wrap melon slices in paper thin prosciutto

***Split pea soup***
Split peas, sauteed onions, prosciotto, awater, nd diced baked sweet potato added just before serving

***Crackers and Hot Cheese Spread***
Hot cheese spread of baked mascarpone, prosciutto, pepper

***Fruit Parfait***
Toast cubes of muffin
Layer diced melon, mascarpone, and muffin croutons in 2 or 3 sets depending on height of parfait glass

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