Myrl's Onion Peeling Goggles 

 

Are you looking at that picture of me and wondering why I’m wearing swim goggles in my kitchen?  It would be to illustrate a little kitchen tip I use. 

My family is home for the weekend, and for me, that means doing some serious cooking.  The tribe will all be gathered around my dining table tomorrow for platters of a Tuscan Medley, salad, and a few other dishes.  The recipes I have selected require lots of onions – chopped, sliced, diced and minced. 

Some cooks know if they throw the onions in the freezer for a few minutes, it helps, while peeling them without as many tears.  Ditto for running them under cold water.  But I have found an even more effective trick.  And that is the use of my swim goggles while chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing.  You should try it!

 

 

Here’s my Tuscan Medley recipe, which you might like to try as well.

 

 

  • 1 Chicken cut into parts
  • 2 Yellow Onions – Sliced
  • 5 Cloves Garlic – Sliced
  • 1 Large Can Stewed Tomatoes
  • ½ Cup Sliced Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • 1 dozen Sweet Peppers – Halved lengthwise & Roasted
  • 2 Cans Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • Olives (Kalamata, Green, Black)
  • Fresh Italian Seasonings – Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Basil
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Several types of pasta – Penne, Mostochioli, Rigatoni, Shells, etc.

 

 

 

Sauté chicken parts in olive oil, that has had grated garlic added. 

Once chicken parts have been sautéed, add a little more oil to pan, and add, sliced and halved onions to the pan, and sauté.  Add stewed tomatoes, with most of the juice removed.  Add, tomato sauce, and sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and olives.  Simmer/stew until chicken is completely cooked.

Place on bed of pasta, and sprinkle the grated cheese on top.

 



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Posted by Myrl Jeffcoat on 02/18/2012 06:08 PM   Comments (31)   Helpful Household Hints in the ActiveRain Channel   tuscan medley, helpful household hints, myrl jeffcoat  
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Thanks for the giggle Myrl...  I love the humor and the tip and although I don't eat chicken, it was nice of you to share the recipe. ;-). 
6:12am • #12
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Myrl - that is funny and I will look for a pair of swim goggles before my next marathon onion cutting gig. The recipe sounds wonderful-thanks for sharing.
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I am giggling SO hard with that picture, Myrl, but I TOTALLY underestand!  I am definitely using swim goggles next time I chop onions!  This Tuscan Medley looks absolutely amazing - I have added it to my menu for the remainder of February!
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Myrl, Whatever works!  That Tuscan Medley looks absolutely delicious!  Have a great time with your family!
8:08am • #15
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Myrl,  Roy sent me over to say Hi.  What a great idea.  I have started using a mini electric chopper for my onions.  It helps.  I also heard buring a candle while chopping can help.
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I gave my snorkel mask away. I think the best way to chop onions is to take a few wooden match sticks and put them between your lips, leaving the red-tipped sulfur part exposed. Smelling the sulfur stops your eyes from watering.
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Myrl, I'm heading out to my pool storage area right now.  What a great tip.

This recipe sounds wonderful.  Can't wait to try it.  Thanks for sharing a great tip and a great recipe. 
9:21am • #18
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lol Myrl, I never would have thought of wearing goggles to peel onions!
9:40am • #19
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You are so funny!! I like it! But I am sticking with my favorite trick. That is to get my hubby to chop them for me! :)))
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Debbie - If you have a Big 5 Sporting Goods in your area, they often run sales on Speedo goggles for $5.00:-)

Roberta - The recipe is flexible.  If you are a vegetarian, you could part out the chicken and use things like carrots, Crooked Neck and Zucchini Squash, etc.  I often add shrinp, and slices of sausage.

Toni - I always look upon the onion gig with dread. . .LOL
10:56am • #21
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Leesa - Try it, you'll like it. . .Both the goggles and the recipe:-)

Tony and Darcy - It is one of the few things that works for me, when it comes to onions!

Belinda - I have one of those mini-choppers, and love it when I don't have a gazillion onions to chop.  But, in this instance what I really needed for one of the recipes, was oodles of slices.
10:59am • #22
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Elizabeth - That's a pretty good tip. . .BUT the last time I tried something like that I singed my bangs:-)

Juli - Those goggles are a godsend - both in the pool and in the kitchen!

Maria - Necessity is the mother of invention:-)

Joni - A hubby is likely to be a handy kitchen gadget.  I live alone, but must admit there are two times when I miss having a man around most. . .(1) When I need gas in my car on a rainy day.  AND (2) When I need onions peeled:-)
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Hi Myrl, I know your family is going to enjoy that meal, it looks delicious.  The goggles are a great idea,you look like you are prepared for a major cullinary mission!  and to think-  I just tough it out with those onions and then do the cold water thing :-0
1:01pm • #24
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How interesting - nothing has ever worked for me with onions.  I will definitely have to give that a try!
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Myrl  I don't have any any googles but what a great tip.  I think I will be over for diner, what more to the party won't make a difference :)
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Hi Myrl, You look like a WWII Flying Ace. I bet you would have even more fun than peeling onions if you wore the goggles shopping. You know the latest fashion in eyewear. LMAO. Your recipe and dish looks awesome as do you in goggles. Necessity is the mother of invention and your solution is actually a very smart one. 
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Hi Myrl - What a great idea! I use a lot of onions as well and your recipe sounds deilcious. All you need is a motorcycle and helmet to go with those googles :-)
10:09am • #28
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For a moment I thought you were going for a motorcycle ride.  I do like the idea.
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Hi Myrl, very funny picture and clever idea too!  Looks like a yummy recipe perfect for a cold evening.
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Hi Myrl, Too funny and very creative!  Sounds like a delicious recipe, will give it a try sometime.  Enjoy the weekend.
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