Comments on: Cooking for a Crowd: 4 Moms, 35 Kids http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/ Large Family Homeschooling Wed, 23 May 2012 20:42:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tiffany http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-100402 Tiffany Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:09:07 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-100402 Thanks for sharing. I cook most Friday nights for about 50 at Kid's church. 40ish kids and 5-10 staff. Some of the favorites, Cornbread and chili, Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes, Egg bake with Cinnamon toast, spaghetti and garlic bread. The Chicken was my fav. Milk, cream of chicken soup,cooked chicken, frozen veggie mix over spuds.. "SOUPER" easy :) Thanks for sharing. I cook most Friday nights for about 50 at Kid’s church. 40ish kids and 5-10 staff. Some of the favorites, Cornbread and chili, Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes, Egg bake with Cinnamon toast, spaghetti and garlic bread. The Chicken was my fav. Milk, cream of chicken soup,cooked chicken, frozen veggie mix over spuds.. “SOUPER” easy :)

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-32111 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:04:38 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-32111 I mix some corn starch with water to make a paste then add that to some of the juices from the roast. Cook and stir until thickened (adding more corn starch/water mixture as needed). Season with a bit of salt, if desired. I mix some corn starch with water to make a paste then add that to some of the juices from the roast. Cook and stir until thickened (adding more corn starch/water mixture as needed). Season with a bit of salt, if desired.

]]> By: Heather http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-31882 Heather Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:44:27 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-31882 Would you share how you make gravy from the cranberry pork roast? Thanks so much! Would you share how you make gravy from the cranberry pork roast? Thanks so much!

]]> By: Kryzde http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-26057 Kryzde Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:49:32 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-26057 So odd that I was looking the other day for a stroganoff recipe I could use and freeze a bunch (for long days when I just dont have time or will not be here and my faince has to cook ... ewwww lol) Gonna have to try this one! Just have to figure out what to use in place of the soup as I normally prefer to make my own sauce but dont really know what I would want in the stroganoff. Thanks so much and I love your blog even though I dont comment much I am here all the time! We only have 3 kiddoes at the moment ages 8, 3, and 2. But as I am only 24 I definatly would like to have more just need to make sure we are prepared for that as well as give my body a rest since I lost 2 and then my last 2 were at 36 and then 29 weeks (actually went into labor at 26 the first time but they stopped it like 10 times). I do have a question for you about cooking though. With a large family and cooking to freeze what kinds of pots and pans do you absolutely have to have? I am trying to get some quality pans that will cover most of my cooking needs without having 20 pans around here and would love wo know what you find most used and durable and what you really dont have a need for! Thanks much for your blog as we have found many helpful ideas here!!! So odd that I was looking the other day for a stroganoff recipe I could use and freeze a bunch (for long days when I just dont have time or will not be here and my faince has to cook … ewwww lol) Gonna have to try this one! Just have to figure out what to use in place of the soup as I normally prefer to make my own sauce but dont really know what I would want in the stroganoff. Thanks so much and I love your blog even though I dont comment much I am here all the time! We only have 3 kiddoes at the moment ages 8, 3, and 2. But as I am only 24 I definatly would like to have more just need to make sure we are prepared for that as well as give my body a rest since I lost 2 and then my last 2 were at 36 and then 29 weeks (actually went into labor at 26 the first time but they stopped it like 10 times). I do have a question for you about cooking though. With a large family and cooking to freeze what kinds of pots and pans do you absolutely have to have? I am trying to get some quality pans that will cover most of my cooking needs without having 20 pans around here and would love wo know what you find most used and durable and what you really dont have a need for! Thanks much for your blog as we have found many helpful ideas here!!!

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19817 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:24:54 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19817 Our family has had a similar experience with this recipe. It doesn't look great, but tastes wonderful. Our family has had a similar experience with this recipe. It doesn’t look great, but tastes wonderful.

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19816 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:23:16 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19816 Lentils are a specific type of bean. You can use green or brown lentils in this recipe. Lentils cook more quickly than beans and do not require overnight soaking. Lentils are a specific type of bean. You can use green or brown lentils in this recipe. Lentils cook more quickly than beans and do not require overnight soaking.

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19815 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:21:46 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19815 This is <a href="http://articles.urbanhomemaker.com/index.php?article=83" rel="nofollow">the recipe</a> that we have used with good success in the past. It doesn't have you soak the flour, but is a good, basic recipe to start out with. ;) I'd love to know how it goes! This is the recipe that we have used with good success in the past.

It doesn’t have you soak the flour, but is a good, basic recipe to start out with. ;)

I’d love to know how it goes!

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19814 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:15:07 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19814 We are currently experimenting with our bread recipe. We had used the same one for years and then nearly a year ago we had an incident that involved pickled wheat (long story, but suffice it to say that if you store your wheat in used gallon buckets be sure to use lemon and not just bleach to clean them out if they were previously used to store pickles.) Anyhow, we are still having some 'issues' and tweaking things. It probably doesn't help that different people make bread nearly every time. I do hope to post one when we have figured it out again. We are currently experimenting with our bread recipe. We had used the same one for years and then nearly a year ago we had an incident that involved pickled wheat (long story, but suffice it to say that if you store your wheat in used gallon buckets be sure to use lemon and not just bleach to clean them out if they were previously used to store pickles.)

Anyhow, we are still having some ‘issues’ and tweaking things. It probably doesn’t help that different people make bread nearly every time. I do hope to post one when we have figured it out again.

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19812 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:09:31 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19812 CONGRATS! Very happy for you all and hope that everything goes well. I don't allow myself to count down until I get to 30 weeks. But I find that I've been counting down how much longer I have until I get to count down. :) CONGRATS! Very happy for you all and hope that everything goes well.

I don’t allow myself to count down until I get to 30 weeks. But I find that I’ve been counting down how much longer I have until I get to count down. :)

]]> By: Brandae http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19769 Brandae Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:11:41 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19769 My friend Kimarie referred me to your blog - I love it! I made your lentil chili recipe today with some adjustments (used baked chicken breasts instead of ground beef and tossed in a few cups of cooked brown rice). We topped each bowl with some shredded cheddar and then dipped focaccia bread into it - DELICIOUS! It was my first time using lentils, and I'll be making this again! Thanks a bunch! My friend Kimarie referred me to your blog – I love it! I made your lentil chili recipe today with some adjustments (used baked chicken breasts instead of ground beef and tossed in a few cups of cooked brown rice). We topped each bowl with some shredded cheddar and then dipped focaccia bread into it – DELICIOUS! It was my first time using lentils, and I’ll be making this again! Thanks a bunch!

]]> By: Julie http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19764 Julie Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:32:55 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19764 When I told my husband that we were having Lentil Chili, he moaned. He'd never tried it and the only other lentil dish I've made he hated. He ate it anyway, though. He's so good! Anyway, at the dinner table he ate his first bowl of Lentil Chili and he started to ladle himself some more. When asked what he was doing he said he was getting more Lentil Chili because it was sooo good! He even said I could include it in the rotation! That's saying something! Two of five kids ate it, the baby doesn't count, though. She couldn't eat it. The others will eat more next time. Thanks so much for this recipe! I can't wait to try more! When I told my husband that we were having Lentil Chili, he moaned. He’d never tried it and the only other lentil dish I’ve made he hated. He ate it anyway, though. He’s so good! Anyway, at the dinner table he ate his first bowl of Lentil Chili and he started to ladle himself some more. When asked what he was doing he said he was getting more Lentil Chili because it was sooo good! He even said I could include it in the rotation! That’s saying something! Two of five kids ate it, the baby doesn’t count, though. She couldn’t eat it. The others will eat more next time.

Thanks so much for this recipe! I can’t wait to try more!

]]> By: mrstrooper http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19717 mrstrooper Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:31:39 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19717 Love the Cranberry Pork Tenderloin recipe! I made it in the crock pot this morning before church and came home to a delicious meal. Thanks for the recipes! Love the Cranberry Pork Tenderloin recipe! I made it in the crock pot this morning before church and came home to a delicious meal. Thanks for the recipes!

]]> By: stacey http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19644 stacey Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:27:54 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19644 Are lentils a "generic" name for beans, or are they a specific type of bean?? Thanks Stacey Are lentils a “generic” name for beans, or are they a specific type of bean??
Thanks
Stacey

]]> By: Leslie http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19552 Leslie Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:08:33 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19552 Kimberly, Can I have your recipe for your homemade bread? I'd like to try to make some. Kimberly,
Can I have your recipe for your homemade bread? I’d like to try to make some.

]]> By: Lorie http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19528 Lorie Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:45:49 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19528 I use lentils, along with carrots, onions, celery & green peppers, to stretch my ground beef. I cook a pound of lentils at a time, freeze them on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper, store them in the freezer in a ziploc & they're ready to use whenever I need them. I use lentils, along with carrots, onions, celery & green peppers, to stretch my ground beef. I cook a pound of lentils at a time, freeze them on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper, store them in the freezer in a ziploc & they’re ready to use whenever I need them.

]]> By: Mama Mirage http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19525 Mama Mirage Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:08:30 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19525 Linked to an old post because it's the biggest recipe I have. Linked to an old post because it’s the biggest recipe I have.

]]> By: Smockity Frocks http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19515 Smockity Frocks Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:35:36 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19515 We make a similar stroganoff. It's a family favorite! We make a similar stroganoff. It’s a family favorite!

]]> By: Gentile http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19513 Gentile Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:17:58 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19513 i love all the recipes! i need more! lol i love all the recipes! i need more! lol

]]> By: bunny http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19507 bunny Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:05:20 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19507 I am enjoying getting to know some of the other moms. Also getting inspired to cook more often, again. I am enjoying getting to know some of the other moms. Also getting inspired to cook more often, again.

]]> By: bunny http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19506 bunny Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:04:06 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19506 I am enjoying this series and getting to know some of the other moms. I am enjoying this series and getting to know some of the other moms.

]]> By: Jamie http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19505 Jamie Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:02:09 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19505 I am so horrible in the kitchen... "feeding a crowd" for me usually means pizza. I can't stand the kitchen and I really, really do not like cooking, so I keep everything as simple as possible. Our crock pot is one of my best friends. That being said, I love your hamburger strogonaff recipe. I have used that (it's pretty fool proof, so even I can make it) lots of times, too. It's a hit with my whole family, and Chris in particular. One night I was making it, but had to get Miryam somewhere so Chris finished dinner. When I got home, he looked kind of disappointed. Apparently, he didn't know one of his favorite dishes was so easy to make! Whoops. Oh, well, it was funny :). I also do a lot of rice and pasta meals. But for me, it's mostly because they are hard to screw up! I am so horrible in the kitchen… “feeding a crowd” for me usually means pizza. I can’t stand the kitchen and I really, really do not like cooking, so I keep everything as simple as possible. Our crock pot is one of my best friends. That being said, I love your hamburger strogonaff recipe. I have used that (it’s pretty fool proof, so even I can make it) lots of times, too. It’s a hit with my whole family, and Chris in particular. One night I was making it, but had to get Miryam somewhere so Chris finished dinner. When I got home, he looked kind of disappointed. Apparently, he didn’t know one of his favorite dishes was so easy to make! Whoops. Oh, well, it was funny :) . I also do a lot of rice and pasta meals. But for me, it’s mostly because they are hard to screw up!

]]> By: Natalie http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19500 Natalie Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:02:04 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19500 Love this! I am from a family of eight, but am now married and doing "small family cooking". With a one and two year old, we have found that hospitality is more manageable for us if we invite several smaller families at once and make "big family food." I love jambalaya and chili especially, but I have also tossed a pork roast and some cranberry sauce together, and yes, that is an amazing combination! Love this! I am from a family of eight, but am now married and doing “small family cooking”. With a one and two year old, we have found that hospitality is more manageable for us if we invite several smaller families at once and make “big family food.” I love jambalaya and chili especially, but I have also tossed a pork roast and some cranberry sauce together, and yes, that is an amazing combination!

]]> By: GapGirl http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19499 GapGirl Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:51:26 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19499 Thanks for the tips. Besides feeding 7 mouths (almost 8) on a regular basis, I am forever having out of town company staying with us and having to feed many more.... which really leaves me wondering what to cook... (without serving the same meals every time they come) Can't believe you have only 80 days left!!! Im only 14 weeks... I still have quite some time but Im counting every single second!!! I can't wait Thanks for the tips. Besides feeding 7 mouths (almost 8) on a regular basis, I am forever having out of town company staying with us and having to feed many more…. which really leaves me wondering what to cook… (without serving the same meals every time they come)

Can’t believe you have only 80 days left!!! Im only 14 weeks… I still have quite some time but Im counting every single second!!! I can’t wait

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19497 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:14:11 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19497 Thank you! :) No need to soak the lentils overnight. Unlike most legumes, lentils are almost a "fast food". They are very versatile and a great option as a substitute for ground beef. Thank you! :)

No need to soak the lentils overnight. Unlike most legumes, lentils are almost a “fast food”. They are very versatile and a great option as a substitute for ground beef.

]]> By: chantelle http://raisingolives.com/2010/04/cooking-for-crowd-moms-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-19496 chantelle Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:07:48 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=6801#comment-19496 I am enjoying this series so much, thank you! :) One question, do you need to soak the lentils overnight first? I am enjoying this series so much, thank you! :) One question, do you need to soak the lentils overnight first?

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