tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post1897602571692770418..comments2024-03-09T12:14:44.659+01:00Comments on The Kitchen Lioness: French Fridays with Dorie - Shrimp and Cellophane NoodlesAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-72251855391178723402013-02-01T08:20:33.675+01:002013-02-01T08:20:33.675+01:00Karen, yes, you are right, there was a lot of disc...Karen, yes, you are right, there was a lot of discussion about the "orignal recipe" from Dorie which, oddly enough, listed "two cups of tomato purée" as one of the starring ingredients of this French-Asian stir-fry. Most of the Doristas did not use it at all(including myself)or rather sparingly.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-68884826158235296432013-01-31T16:23:33.106+01:002013-01-31T16:23:33.106+01:00It certainly sounds like you made the right decisi...It certainly sounds like you made the right decision to prepare this dish to suit your family's taste. I've never seen so many of your group comment on the original recipe. Your whole meal sounds delicious and you certainly made it shine with your lovely photos. KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-15269982742262255612013-01-30T09:08:09.062+01:002013-01-30T09:08:09.062+01:00Kathy, thanks so much for the lovely comment - thi...Kathy, thanks so much for the lovely comment - this was indeed on eof those recipes that called for some serious adaptations.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-68000418906153127712013-01-30T01:34:11.650+01:002013-01-30T01:34:11.650+01:00Your Shrimp and cellophane noodles look wonderful!...Your Shrimp and cellophane noodles look wonderful! I also took many liberties with this dish! Andrea, your photos are beautiful…and I love your asian dolls! Lovely post!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228293655739439430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-40189605229210063682013-01-28T08:32:25.425+01:002013-01-28T08:32:25.425+01:00Nami, I was so intimidated about taking these pict...Nami, I was so intimidated about taking these pictures - knowing all you fantastic and utterly amazing photography of Asian food, all I could think of was going a completely different route, the "Kitsch" route...I hope it turned out allright...By the way, I found these cute Japanese dolls at at store in the Netherlands that is packed to the ceiling with somewhat ourageously colorful Asian toys.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-76746317274469270792013-01-28T08:29:07.695+01:002013-01-28T08:29:07.695+01:00Margaret, you are right, tomato purée did not soun...Margaret, you are right, tomato purée did not sound too appealing in this dish and the quantity listed in the original recipe was a little surprising, to say the least.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-1528452291189853622013-01-28T08:27:41.914+01:002013-01-28T08:27:41.914+01:00Renee, thank you for the lovely comment - this was...Renee, thank you for the lovely comment - this was a fun Friday for us!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-46005509093117405572013-01-28T05:39:31.374+01:002013-01-28T05:39:31.374+01:00Aww! How did you get the Japanese dolls?! :D You...Aww! How did you get the Japanese dolls?! :D You made me smile as soon as I scrolled down and saw the whole figures! I love how you adapted the recipe and it looks so delicious. The details for Asian themes (with tea, chopsticks, lychee, sesame) look all great! What a happy and delicious post (especially for me)!!!Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-84723344836980609882013-01-28T03:11:17.410+01:002013-01-28T03:11:17.410+01:00That looks so wonderful. I so wish I had not used...That looks so wonderful. I so wish I had not used the tomato puree or at least not all of it. LOVE your table setting!! Adorable. If I try this again it will be without the puree!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-80726343958919179632013-01-28T01:42:32.231+01:002013-01-28T01:42:32.231+01:00I love the Asian dolls! How fun. Great photos and ...I love the Asian dolls! How fun. Great photos and a nice adaptation! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171368094055104712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-19887028924922152822013-01-27T17:48:12.027+01:002013-01-27T17:48:12.027+01:00Cher, thanks for the comment - I thing "chang...Cher, thanks for the comment - I thing "changed version" were the words of this week´s FFwD - but for most of us that seems to have been the right choice. Many more delicious recipes to come.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-67017852919133070612013-01-27T17:46:36.769+01:002013-01-27T17:46:36.769+01:00Elaine, thanks for the lovely comment - usually I ...Elaine, thanks for the lovely comment - usually I do not take that many liberties with Dore´s recipes but I just could not bring myself to douse these lovely (rather expensive) organic shrimp and veggies and noodles with all that tomato purée.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-90200668889780030602013-01-27T17:45:03.638+01:002013-01-27T17:45:03.638+01:00Kristin, thanky you, like you, I am always on the ...Kristin, thanky you, like you, I am always on the lookout for healthy, quick dishes to prepare for dinner/lunch. Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-15908195045431512472013-01-27T17:43:49.512+01:002013-01-27T17:43:49.512+01:00Thanks, Amy, these Asian dolls were fun to photogr...Thanks, Amy, these Asian dolls were fun to photograph and with all that snow (and sleet) outside, a little bit of color felt really good!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-82279339888174420192013-01-27T17:42:20.083+01:002013-01-27T17:42:20.083+01:00Teresa, thank you so much - I really liked the ver...Teresa, thank you so much - I really liked the version you prepared, it looked delicious!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-79035780941382904922013-01-27T17:41:25.145+01:002013-01-27T17:41:25.145+01:00Thank you, Gaye, I think I add ginger to just abou...Thank you, Gaye, I think I add ginger to just about every Asian dish I prepare - it is always readily available at the market, it is so delicious and very healthy too. I even add a afew slices to my tea and mineral water all the time.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-56863889548794091622013-01-27T17:38:41.277+01:002013-01-27T17:38:41.277+01:00Thank you, Nana - this recipe was not really prepa...Thank you, Nana - this recipe was not really prepared that close to the original but deviating from the original was a good thing this time!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-26767377036496308572013-01-27T17:34:44.416+01:002013-01-27T17:34:44.416+01:00Your "changed up version" is just lovely...Your "changed up version" is just lovely and I am sure it was a winner. The dolls and dishes in your pictures are adorable. Cher Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-85918186461592021482013-01-27T17:20:44.079+01:002013-01-27T17:20:44.079+01:00Oh, what an absolutely gorgeous presentation, Andr...Oh, what an absolutely gorgeous presentation, Andrea! Your photos are just so inspiring. You made a wise choice to take liberties with this recipe and I wish I had. John had the right idea with taking off the puree and using tabasco sauce. :) Your dish looks so pretty - light, colorful and looks healthy. What a great job!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528705304212511604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-57829919849976983232013-01-27T15:30:20.444+01:002013-01-27T15:30:20.444+01:00I'm all for quick and easy. This really looks ...I'm all for quick and easy. This really looks fantastic!motherrimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305837415970849152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-58064890279058097052013-01-27T14:43:44.501+01:002013-01-27T14:43:44.501+01:00This looks really delicious and I love all of your...This looks really delicious and I love all of your accessories in the photos - very cute.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-31263590057667112272013-01-27T07:44:02.184+01:002013-01-27T07:44:02.184+01:00Wonderful adaptation, Andrea! I really like your d...Wonderful adaptation, Andrea! I really like your decision to make omelettes for the topping. The whole meal sounds perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-23825116680622283912013-01-27T01:01:01.272+01:002013-01-27T01:01:01.272+01:00That whole feast looks scrumptious, I love everyth...That whole feast looks scrumptious, I love everything about it. Lovely photos too.<br />Have a great weekend.Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425003763467324952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-20959822406401638322013-01-27T00:37:58.437+01:002013-01-27T00:37:58.437+01:00I like your additions and substitutions, especiall...I like your additions and substitutions, especially the ginger and the spicy saice. I didn't mind this at all, but I am in the minority.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-82409711849467841342013-01-26T21:12:26.917+01:002013-01-26T21:12:26.917+01:00Hester, thanks so much for your kind comment! Alwa...Hester, thanks so much for your kind comment! Always enjoy hearing from you - I just felt that I needed to have a bit of fun with the Asian theme of this recipe! A bit of color is always welcome at this time of year too!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.com