Franken-Pantry VI

SilverSage

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OK. Keltin seems busy moving, so I'll start the next pantry for him.

Let’s move on to Franken-Pantry VI.

The first order of business is to stock the Pantry with 10 ingredients. So each person should post an ingredient that goes into the Pantry. Once there are 10 ingredients, the Pantry is full, and cooking can commence.

And, we have a 5 item Spice Rack to fill.

The Rules

1. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are staples and considered stove-top items and are always available and need not be suggested. You are free to use those 4 items no matter what is in the Pantry.

2. You can only post one entry to the Pantry. Since we only have 10 slots in the Pantry, the most that could ever post in a Pantry is 10 people. By limiting everyone to only 1 post, it may take the Pantry longer to fill, but we will ensure that everyone that wants to participate gets a chance.

3. Spice Rack! There is now a 5 slot Spice Rack in the Pantry. Naturally, it has to be filled. As always, members are only allowed one post per Pantry - BUT, if the Spice Rack is not full, then you can also add something to it as well. For example: Bread - Cumin. That is a Pantry entry of Bread, and a Spice Rack entry of Cumin. The first 5 members to post a spice are counted - once we have 5 spices in the rack, the Spice Rack is full.

4. About the Spice Rack - Any “spice” is acceptable as long as it is a verified product, spice, or herb. For example: McCormick’s Italian Seasoning, or Seasoned Salt, or Creole Seasoning. Those are all blends, but they are also a singular and unified product. If you mean for a blend to be included, please include Brand & Product name. While everyone may not be able to find that particular brand name, we may be able to find a store brand alternative - and that is acceptable as long as the mix is the same. Sorry - but if someone posts Italian Seasoning, then you have to use a jar of Italian Seasoning (labeled clearly on the product). You can’t deconstruct it and use fresh Basil, Oregano, and Thyme. You have to use the BLEND spice that was posted. Hopefully, we’ll all post things that others can find, but, up until now, all we had was Salt & Pepper unless specifically posted, and we’ve done exceptionally well!

5. You can post items that were posted in previous Franken-Pantries.

6. Derivatives of an item can not be used, but can be made for use. For example, if wine is listed, you can’t just use “wine vinegar”. If cream is listed, you can’t just use butter, but you can MAKE butter or vinegar if you like.

7. Once 10 items have been posted, the Pantry will be locked and recipes can be made using as many or as few of the items from the 10 in the Pantry. But, other than the 4 staples (Salt, Pepper, Water, & Oil), you can ONLY use items in the Pantry. So if flour isn't listed, then you can't use it. Same goes for spices, if Cumin or Thyme aren’t listed, then you can't use them.

8. This mysterious Pantry has a walk-in cooler, so perishables like beef, chicken, crab, fish, milk, eggs, cream, butter, etc, can be posted.

9. Entries can be “open” or “restricted”. If you post “openly” such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, shellfish, etc, all cuts are assumed available. Open entries are something of an Iron Chef category, so if multiple versions of an item exist, they will be in the Pantry. Alternatively, you CAN post restrictively such as “crab” or “steak”, but the Pantry would be more accessible if you instead posted openly such as “crustacean” or “beef” - something to think about and it’s ultimately up to you.

10. Each “open” Pantry entry is something of a category unto itself. For example, if onion is posted, then any onion will be available: red, yellow, Vidalia, Spanish, pearl, shallot, scallion, etc. Imagine the pantry as an Iron Chef type room. In the spot where potatoes (open entry) are stored, all potatoes are there, Idaho, Russet, Red, Fingerling, Dried Potato Flakes, etc. But NOT sweet potatoes as that is a different animal (in a savory sense).

11, If you mean for an item to be restrictive, then please make note of that such as “Idaho Potato (restricted)” or “Chuck Roast (restricted)”. In doing that, the entry is limited to only Idaho Potatoes and no other kind of potato, and only Chuck Roast will be available, but no other cut of beef. If you don’t specifically list “restricted” in your entry, then the entry will be assumed open if multiple variations are available.

12. There's really no time limit for cooking from a Franken-Pantry. If you get around to making something, then post what you did. A month from now, someone may bump into this thread and want to cook from this pantry, so go ahead.

13. Cooking method is entirely up to you. Grill it, bake it, steam it, boil it, microwave it, serve it raw, etc.

14. Each Franken-Pantry is a stand alone Pantry. You can revisit any previous thread and cook something in THAT Pantry, but you can not bring items from one Pantry to another.

15. It's just for fun! That is the reason each open entry includes all variations of the entry such as “potato” means all potatoes, and “beef” means all cuts of beef. While Franken-Pantry is restrictive to 10 ingredients, it still strives to be approachable while also challenging you to put your thinking cap on.

So, start posting the ingredients you want or need in this Franken-Pantry. Don’t forget that if the Spice Rack is open, you can add a spice to it!! I’ll start off, but I will not post a spice. The Spice Rack is fully open with 5 slots.

Please note that the addition of the spice rack does not nullify the staples. Salt, Pepper, Water, and Oil are always available no matter what is in the Pantry or Spice Rack.

Franken-Pantry VI

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Pork
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
 

lilbopeep

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Franken-Pantry VI

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Pork
2. Pasta
3. potato
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Poultry seasoning (I use this to season both pork and poultry)
2.
3.
4.
5.
 

lilbopeep

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Franken-Pantry VI

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Pork
2. Pasta
3. Potato
4. Butter
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Poultry seasoning (I use this to season both pork and poultry)
2. Garlic powder
3.
4.
5.
 
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SilverSage

Resident Crone
Hey guys, when I copied and pasted the post I forgot to remove pork. Next person up, feel free to remove it and replace it with a protein of your choosing.

Sorry.
 

Keltin

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Awesome! Thanks for keeping FP alive SS!! :clap:

Yep, been busy moving. We're in, but my PC died during the move. I actually got it in the house and powered up, but as it was booting, I heard the graphics card fan making a noise, so I decided to clean it. I killed the power to the surge strip just as Windows was playing that little tune saying it has come up. I guess killing power right as Windows was booting was too much for it this time and something got corrupted. Meh, I knew better, and I got burned this time. So, my fault. Now, my main PC is in the shop, and I haven't bothered to hook up the capture PC yet.

Anyway….the Pantry is looking good. I've added an item and spice.

I'm fine with Pork staying in, but since SS offered to let someone change it, future posters should feel free to change it as their entry. Or we can just keep it. Crab stuffed Pork is sounding pretty good to me! :biggrin:

4 items and 1 spice to go guys!!

Franken-Pantry VI

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Pork
2. Pasta
3. Potato
4. Butter
5. Crustacean
6. Mushrooms
7.
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Poultry Seasoning
2. Garlic Powder
3. Rosemary
4. Onion Powder
5.
 

lilbopeep

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I hope someone adds flour or cornstarch and broth (unspecific).


(hint hint) We need gravy/sauce.
 

Keltin

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Getting close. The Spice Rack is full and locked now.

Remeber, if you want to change Pork, feel free. Otherwise, if the Pantry fills before it gets changed, we'll leave pork as is.

Hmmmmm......is Basil pronounced BAY-ZUL or BAH-ZUL? I always say BAY-ZUL, but I saw a wonderful movie called Basil with Christian Slater. His name was Basil, and they pronounced is BAH-ZUL. I've been curious about the pronunciation of the spice ever since. :smile:

Franken-Pantry VI

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Pork
2. Pasta
3. Potato
4. Butter
5. Crustacean
6. Mushrooms
7. Spinach
8.
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Poultry Seasoning
2. Garlic Powder
3. Rosemary
4. Onion Powder
5. Basil
 

Keltin

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Gold Site Supporter
---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Pork
2. Pasta
3. Potato
4. Butter
5. Crustacean
6. Mushrooms
7. Spinach
8. Cream
9.
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Poultry Seasoning
2. Garlic Powder
3. Rosemary
4. Onion Powder
5. Basil
 

lilbopeep

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Parsley and Basil I am not sure if parley and basil can be in either/or the pantry or the spice rack. We need a ruling on this one.
 

Keltin

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Parsley and Basil I am not sure if parsley and basil can be in either/or the pantry or the spice rack. We need a ruling on this one.


I think Mama meant Parsley as a spice. She probably posted her entry before refreshing the screen and missed that SS had come in with the last spice. But, since Parsley can go either way, I say it's up to Mama to pick which one (cream or parsely) she wants to keep in?
 

lilbopeep

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Yep, didn't see the basil. I'll take cream for $500 :lol:
I would also go for basil. Parsley is good but not a very powerful flavor like basil is. AND we can get a sauce out of cream!! LOL
 

Mama

Queen of Cornbread
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Thanks Keltin!

You seem pretty excited Peeps...do you have a dish in mind?

I've got to go the store in a few minutes so y'all hurry up and finish this pantry so I can get whatever I don't have. I like to do things backwards and have everything on hand and then figure out what I'm going to make. So far, I just need to pick up some mushrooms.
 

Keltin

New member
Gold Site Supporter
Oh, we are so close! Come on, someone please step up and finish this!! :clap:

---- Staples ----
1. Water
2. Oil
3. Salt
4. Pepper

---- Pantry ----

1. Pork
2. Pasta
3. Potato
4. Butter
5. Crustacean
6. Mushrooms
7. Spinach
8. Cream
9. Lemons
10.

---- Spice Rack ----
1. Poultry Seasoning
2. Garlic Powder
3. Rosemary
4. Onion Powder
5. Basil
 

Keltin

New member
Gold Site Supporter
Come on somebody, post that last ingredient. You aren't required to cook if you post! Just somebody post the last item to finish the Pantry!

Ok.......please.....pretty please??

:biggrin:
 

mhend

New member
I saw a wonderful movie called Basil with Christian Slater. His name was Basil, and they pronounced is BAH-ZUL. I've been curious about the pronunciation of the spice ever since. :smile:

Keltin, I remember that movie! I don't know if I ever watched all of it though. Gonna add it to my Netflix queue. :)

Just one more ingredient...can't wait to see what it's gonna be!
 
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