Plate ‘em up

[Nick87]

Made some bratwurst to go with my mom's German potato salad.
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Never was a big fan of that style. I've
always preferred yellow mustard version.

 

[JohnCushman]

I would be interested in the potato salad recipe if it is not a protected family secret?

Me too
I know I can look one up online, but I would rather have one tried and true by someone I trust.

 

[Dave N]

I would be interested in the potato salad recipe if it is not a protected family secret?

I can see if she has it written down when I return her container.

 

[Dave N]

Never was a big fan of that style. I've
always preferred yellow mustard version.

I like both. Cold for summer meals and the hot German for whenever I get some. Not everyone likes the vinegar.

 

[TheBenHoyle]

Actually sounds like a really good combo, suprisingly.

Made the chili first and then the cinnamon rolls. They go together perfect in my opinion. Lots of school districts in montana serve them together. Or at least when I was younger they did.

My parents grew up in South Dakota. I grew up in Illinois. So I was always confused why we were the only family that always had cinnamon rolls and chili. Asked mom about it and she said that was how they had it in school.

Did some research and the story is that back in the late 40s early 50s the USDA was asked to write up some example menus for school districts and each district of the USDA assigned different people to the task. Whoever was in charge of the district that covered SD, ND, Nebraska, Parts of MN, WY and MT put chili and cinnamon rolls on the example menu.

Rather than being examples, the menus were just adopted by the school districts and now you have a regional cuisine that in my estimation is a perfect combo.

 

[Wild Bill]

My parents grew up in South Dakota. I grew up in Illinois. So I was always confused why we were the only family that always had cinnamon rolls and chili. Asked mom about it and she said that was how they had it in school.

Did some research and the story is that back in the late 40s early 50s the USDA was asked to write up some example menus for school districts and each district of the USDA assigned different people to the task. Whoever was in charge of the district that covered SD, ND, Nebraska, Parts of MN, WY and MT put chili and cinnamon rolls on the example menu.

Rather than being examples, the menus were just adopted by the school districts and now you have a regional cuisine that in my estimation is a perfect combo.

That’s a great little piece of info. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Devilscrown]

My parents grew up in South Dakota. I grew up in Illinois. So I was always confused why we were the only family that always had cinnamon rolls and chili. Asked mom about it and she said that was how they had it in school.

Did some research and the story is that back in the late 40s early 50s the USDA was asked to write up some example menus for school districts and each district of the USDA assigned different people to the task. Whoever was in charge of the district that covered SD, ND, Nebraska, Parts of MN, WY and MT put chili and cinnamon rolls on the example menu.

Rather than being examples, the menus were just adopted by the school districts and now you have a regional cuisine that in my estimation is a perfect combo.

Add Idaho to that list… those two always were served together

 

[JohnCushman]

Has anyone heard of cincinnati chili?

 

[Wildabeest]

Has anyone heard of cincinnati chili?

Yes, but I’m not a huge fan. Grew up in Ohio.

 

[Wild Bill]

Has anyone heard of cincinnati chili?

I've never had it, but I believe the correct term is Skyline Chili. Doesn't it have noodles?

 

[Wildabeest]

I've never had it, but I believe the correct term is Skyline Chili. Doesn't it have noodles?

Yes. It’s less than great chili on top of spaghetti with shredded cheddar.

Skyline is a specific brand serving Cincinnati style chili.

 

[mtmuley]

Yes. It’s less than great chili on top of spaghetti with shredded cheddar.

Skyline is a specific brand serving Cincinnati style chili.

Doesn't sound good. mtmuley

 

[Dave N]

Yes. It’s less than great chili on top of spaghetti with shredded cheddar.

AKA chili 3 way.

 

[Dave N]

Still have lots of fish. Panko cod and cheesy rice.

 

[WildWill]

Elk backstrap and broccoli on rice.

 

[Dave N]

I would be interested in the potato salad recipe if it is not a protected family secret?

I asked her if she had a recipe written down and she said "yeah, sort of". She has a list of things and then cooks and adjusts to taste. No hard and fast recipe to go from. I do know that it's not always quite the same as far as how thick or runny it is from batch to batch. Sorry, not much help.

 

[Nick87]

I asked her if she had a recipe written down and she said "yeah, sort of". She has a list of things and then cooks and adjusts to taste. No hard and fast recipe to go from. I do know that it's not always quite the same as far as how thick or runny it is from batch to batch. Sorry, not much help.

I always ask both my grandmas (well I did anyway) and that was the same response. Done it so many times they never wrote anything down. Thats the good stuff.

 

[mtmuley]

I always ask both my grandmas (well I did anyway) and that was the same response. Done it so many times they never wrote anything down. Thats the good stuff.

My Grandmother's did the same. I do have some handwritten jerky and sausage recipes from my Grandfather and a friend of his. Old Norwegians. And a German. mtmuley