Photo by Madame Donna C. : beef,stroganoff...

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Sonia M. Sep 6, 2012, 4:45pm UTC

updated from the old can of mushroom soup post-war standard.

Hahaha!...that was my very first introduction to Beef Stroganoff many many blue moons ago!

BTW, I've used the basic Stroganoff recipe (from scratch, natch!) and made Quails Stroganoff....Outstanding! When we lived in SC my husband used to hunt...he brought a whole mess of quails once and I used several of them for the Stroganoff - 2 per person - everyone raved!

Madame Donna C. Sep 6, 2012, 8:38pm UTC

Sonia, most of the people I know experienced their first serving of stroganoff that way. Unless you ate it in a restaurant, it was the pre-fab version in home kitchens.

I've never tried to make it with quail but that sounds really good!

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Karen E. Sep 6, 2012, 5:03pm UTC

Looks gorgeous!

Madame Donna C. Sep 6, 2012, 8:39pm UTC

Thanks very much, Karen.

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Jan S. Sep 6, 2012, 5:34pm UTC

I want to make this! Thanks for posting to Cook it up Big!

Madame Donna C. Sep 6, 2012, 8:48pm UTC

Jan, you should! I love this dish. Well, I love most anything if it's prepared well. Haha.

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Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Sep 6, 2012, 7:13pm UTC

Looks delicious, all of it! I adore beef stroganoff and broccoli.

I grew up with those cans of soup in the cupboard and they were used often. I find myself moving away from using the processed foods (especially the ones high in sodium). But I have to admit to having a couple of those cans in the cupboard now and I do eat 'junk food' occasionally. ;o)

Madame Donna C. Sep 6, 2012, 8:51pm UTC

Sassy, this is one of my favorites too. Nothing wrong with a good stroganoff and a green veggie. Moving away from processed food is easier and easier the more you do it and learn how to replicate the flavors you enjoy. I use very few processed foods. I do have times during the year, however, when I have to utilize canned or boxed foods from our earthquake preparedness kit. But honestly, those are things I take to the food bank--since that's what they want.

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Susan H. Sep 6, 2012, 7:26pm UTC

looks good

Madame Donna C. Sep 6, 2012, 8:51pm UTC

Thank you very much, Susan.

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Truth Always Sep 6, 2012, 8:54pm UTC

It looks real good...

Madame Donna C. Sep 6, 2012, 8:58pm UTC

Thank you very much, vickey. It was a great meal.

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Robin G. Sep 6, 2012, 9:07pm UTC

Now don't get me wrong, I do appreciate a good canned soup. HOWEVER, a beef stroganoff curry is the way to go, all made with broth, sour cream, seasonings, some steak and egg noodles. I'll leave the broccoli to you, but I'll take the stroganoff and a helping in a doggy bag, thanks.

Madame Donna C. Sep 6, 2012, 9:16pm UTC

Now there's a unique idea. Have you tried a curried stroganoff? If not, I will and I'll let you know how it goes. I've never thought to try that but it's a recipe idea that would probably work. Thanks for the recommendation. Oh and you and George Bush Sr. can pass on the broccoli. I'll be healthy and you'll be weak. Hahaha.

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Angela M. Sep 7, 2012, 11:00am UTC

oh, wow that looks awesome

Madame Donna C. Sep 7, 2012, 6:02pm UTC

Thank you very much, Angela.

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David W. Sep 7, 2012, 1:10pm UTC

Beautiful for all those that can eat this. I am now in New Jersey for a wedding and to spend the new Year with my family. I will be eating and taking good food photos on Rosh Hashanah.

Madame Donna C. Sep 7, 2012, 6:11pm UTC

David, thanks. I know you can't have the 'shrooms. What a great way to begin the new year! A simcha and chag sameach too! Wishing you an early, "L'shanah tovah tikatev v'taihatem".

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