Nutmeg - What Do I Do With It?

Aramanth Dawe wrote:
:: On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:30:41 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
:: wrote:
::
::: I too would like to know of some other uses for nutmeg....maybe Bob
::: P. will check in....
:::
:: I use it in home-made Chicken Soup, Pumpkin soup (although I don't
:: eat
:: that one often any more), Turkey Soup - can you tell I'm a big soup
:: fan?
::
:: A little nutmeg is great in many meat dishes - gravies and casseroles
:: or stews work very well with nutmeg or cinnamon (or both). Just a
:: hint - you *know* you know that flavour but you just can't quite
:: place it...
::
:: I love my nutmeg. Sadly, it's turning out to be difficult to find
:: the whole nutmegs in my area lately, and the pre-ground stuff is
:: just not
:: quite as nice as fresh-milled in my Nutmeg Grater.
::
:: Aramanth

Wow. Nutmeg in meat dishes....I never would have thought of that! I'll try
it!

sandy wrote:

I was recently given a half pound of gourmet nutmeg. What the heck do
I do with it. It does not smell like it would be good on a hard boiled
egg. The only thing that rings a bell is egg nog : )

Its great sprinkled on mashed turnips or rutabaga.
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Nutmeg is AWESOME in beef stroganoff (I eat it over green beans instead of
noodles)

When I do roast beef in the oven I coat it with olive oil and them roll it in
a mixture of ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, nutmeg and dried
oregeno (one of the few times that dried herbs are better than fresh).

Nutmeg, black pepper & beef just seem to go togetherRobyn

i find whole nutmeg at cost plus world market or whole foods market. love
the stuff!

jonalisa


"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
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Aramanth Dawe wrote:
:: On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:30:41 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
:: wrote:
::
::: I too would like to know of some other uses for nutmeg....maybe Bob
::: P. will check in....
:::
:: I use it in home-made Chicken Soup, Pumpkin soup (although I don't
:: eat
:: that one often any more), Turkey Soup - can you tell I'm a big soup
:: fan?
::
:: A little nutmeg is great in many meat dishes - gravies and casseroles
:: or stews work very well with nutmeg or cinnamon (or both). Just a
:: hint - you *know* you know that flavour but you just can't quite
:: place it...
::
:: I love my nutmeg. Sadly, it's turning out to be difficult to find
:: the whole nutmegs in my area lately, and the pre-ground stuff is
:: just not
:: quite as nice as fresh-milled in my Nutmeg Grater.
::
:: Aramanth

Wow. Nutmeg in meat dishes....I never would have thought of that! I'll
try
it!

"Roger Zoul" writes:
DJ Delorie wrote:
:: The one recipe I do regularly that uses it is protein pancakes.
:: Hmmm... maybe I should try it in my protein shakes?

Have you shared that recipe here?

Which one? The pancake recipe is the one on the Atkins Bake Mix box,
and protein shakes are just Optimum's vanilla in water, usually with
frozen strawberries. I haven't figured out a pancake recipe that
takes whey protein yet.

Oh, here's a quicky: Three eggs, 2T heavy cream, 1 packet splenda.
Beat until consistent, pour onto large electric griddle. Shape it
into a big rectangle. When it stops trying to run away, put one or
two slices of cheese on it and fold in half, cook as desired. Eat
with LC maple syrup. The egg mixture alone can be cooked like regular
pancakes too - pour into little puddles, cook, flip, etc. The cream
and splenda makes them cook up differently than eggs normally do, and
completely changes the taste.

Ohhhh, I love the smell of nutmeg! A very cozy smell, almost a comfort
"food" for me, hehe. I say sprinkle some on top of your morning coffee (if
you take cream). Mmmmm, perfect for fall.
Chris


"sandy" wrote in message
om...
I was recently given a half pound of gourmet nutmeg. What the heck do
I do with it. It does not smell like it would be good on a hard boiled
egg. The only thing that rings a bell is egg nog : )

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 10:00:29 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
wrote:

Wow. Nutmeg in meat dishes....I never would have thought of that! I'll try
it!

* Exported from MasterCook *

Norwegian Meatballs

Recipe By amsel's Heirloom Recipes
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : low-carb main dish


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 large egg

1. Mix all ingredients well.
2. Roll into small balls. Brown in butter in a dutch oven or large
saucepan.
3. Cover with water and simmer for two hours on stovetop or in 350F oven.
4. Serve over egg noodles.


Cuisine:
"Scandinavian"
Source:
"Pat Zastera"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per serving: 355 Calories (kcal); 30g Total Fat; (75% calories from fat);
19g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 110mg Cholesterol; 257mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4 1/2
Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


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Hey Jonalisa -- where you been lady? How are ya? How's the new job (I
guesss it is not new anymore).
How is life? Talk!!

jonalisa wrote:
:: i find whole nutmeg at cost plus world market or whole foods market.
:: love the stuff!
::
:: jonalisa
::
::
:: "Roger Zoul" wrote in message
:: ...
::: Aramanth Dawe wrote:
::::: On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:30:41 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
::::: wrote:
:::::
:::::: I too would like to know of some other uses for nutmeg....maybe
:::::: Bob P. will check in....
::::::
::::: I use it in home-made Chicken Soup, Pumpkin soup (although I don't
::::: eat
::::: that one often any more), Turkey Soup - can you tell I'm a big
::::: soup fan?
:::::
::::: A little nutmeg is great in many meat dishes - gravies and
::::: casseroles or stews work very well with nutmeg or cinnamon (or
::::: both). Just a hint - you *know* you know that flavour but you
::::: just can't quite place it...
:::::
::::: I love my nutmeg. Sadly, it's turning out to be difficult to find
::::: the whole nutmegs in my area lately, and the pre-ground stuff is
::::: just not
::::: quite as nice as fresh-milled in my Nutmeg Grater.
:::::
::::: Aramanth
:::
::: Wow. Nutmeg in meat dishes....I never would have thought of that!
::: I'll try it!

Mmmm...yummy! Nutmeg is a very wonderful, heavenly spice.

Besides all of the other excellent suggestions in this thread, I put it on
egg, cheese, and meat dishes. As well as sprinkled on cauliflower, squash,
and most other cruciferous veggies... Enjoy!

Later all,
DustyB


"sandy" wrote in message
om...
I was recently given a half pound of gourmet nutmeg. What the heck do
I do with it. It does not smell like it would be good on a hard boiled
egg. The only thing that rings a bell is egg nog : )

Excellent suggestion, "Christine"! I had neglected consider drinks as well.

I regularly sprinkle ground nutmeg, anise, cinnamon, fennel, or cardamon
into the ground coffee in the drip basket. That way the spice infuses its
flavor. I'd suspect that cardamon and nutmeg are my favs, YMMV. Hint:
don't over do them!

DustyB


"Christine" wrote in message
landnet.com...
Ohhhh, I love the smell of nutmeg! A very cozy smell, almost a comfort
"food" for me, hehe. I say sprinkle some on top of your morning coffee (if
you take cream). Mmmmm, perfect for fall.
Chris


"sandy" wrote in message
om...
I was recently given a half pound of gourmet nutmeg. What the heck do
I do with it. It does not smell like it would be good on a hard boiled
egg. The only thing that rings a bell is egg nog : )