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my dinner
We're celebrating Winter Solstice/Yule today and for feast I am making Shepherds' Pie; don't ask why I just had an "ah ha!" moment and thought it'd be good. Maybe the Gods are craving it; who knows.
Anyway; recipes!
1lb ground beef cooked and drained.
6 or so big red potatoes cooked and mashed however you like 'em.
3 cups or so of veggies whatever you like; I am using red pepper, broccoli, green beans and onion.
One cup grated cheese.
In a glass baking dish layer the ground beef, put veggies on top of it and the potatoes on top. Topped with one cup grated cheese. Put in oven on 375-ish for about 15-ish minutes, then y'know sort of stick a fork in it to test for done-ness.
Hey I'm doing good measuring out my ingredients; this whole writing recipes down business is for the birds; no offence intended to birds, of course!
Serve your Shepard's Pie and enjoy with tea or cider or a beer if you like.
Blessed Solstice to everyone!
Anyway; recipes!
1lb ground beef cooked and drained.
6 or so big red potatoes cooked and mashed however you like 'em.
3 cups or so of veggies whatever you like; I am using red pepper, broccoli, green beans and onion.
One cup grated cheese.
In a glass baking dish layer the ground beef, put veggies on top of it and the potatoes on top. Topped with one cup grated cheese. Put in oven on 375-ish for about 15-ish minutes, then y'know sort of stick a fork in it to test for done-ness.
Hey I'm doing good measuring out my ingredients; this whole writing recipes down business is for the birds; no offence intended to birds, of course!
Serve your Shepard's Pie and enjoy with tea or cider or a beer if you like.
Blessed Solstice to everyone!
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Waffles and Coffee
When I was little, I used to love waffles (usually the mini Eggos) with cool whip. Now that I'm older, I still love them, but also sometimes put iced cream instead (usually strawberry, blueberry or vanilla) on them. Either way, it sure beats syrup and is filling and a wonderful treat. I also love coffee with vanilla iced cream in it, but I've noticed it only works with certain kinds of coffees. Sometimes, I'll take a peppermint pouch from
http://www.mintsnuff.com
because they're nice and strong and I'll put it in the coffee, with or without the iced cream. Trashy but amazing way to spice up that old cup o jo. Also, mint in hot chocolate... Mmm!
http://www.mintsnuff.com
because they're nice and strong and I'll put it in the coffee, with or without the iced cream. Trashy but amazing way to spice up that old cup o jo. Also, mint in hot chocolate... Mmm!
Question and Suggestion
Wow... This morning, I had Trader Joe's frozen maccaroni and cheese. I usually get Stoufer's, but have definitely decided to switch brands for good. It has all sorts of cheese in it and all you have to do is pop it in the microwave and it's done. Trashy and tasty at the same time! It's the same with their potatoe pancakes, let me tell you! I usually make my own, but wow are these good. Again, frozen and all you do is fry them. Also bought some hash browns and uncured bacon for easy morning meals... mmm! And now I have a new toy and must! play with it. It's a deep frier for one or two people, very small. I know I can cook hot dogs, chicken breasts, fish and French Fries (tried the last two already) in it, but am looking for more ideas and figured you guys would have some. (Please, if posting something with low/reduced fat, post the regular ingredients as well for me). Thanks.
Eggs of Satan
I'm doing my pre-cooking turkey day rituals.
Tonight I made my version of 'deviled eggs; lovingly named Eggs of Satan.
I wanted to share the recipe with y'all.
Eggs of Satan
Ingredients:
One dozen eggs-- hard boiled
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic-- minced
1 or 2 tsp wasabi mustard (less wasabi if you are a wimp)
Method:
Remove eggs from shell. With a butter knife, slice the eggs vertically. Remove yolk from egg; place whites to the side. Once you have removed all yolks, add mustard, mayo and garlic to the yolks. mash up until blended.
Place yolk mixture into Ziploc bag. With kitchen scissors, cut one of the corners on the Ziploc bag, making a small opening from which to squeeze out the yolk mixture.
Squeeze yolk mixture into your egg whites, cover and place in fridge for at least 12 hours.
Immediately lick the bowl clean, sit down and have a beer. Try not to sample the eggs until they've been in the fridge a while; really.
If you celebrate it, I hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving, and if you're not celebrating, may you eat wonderful food as well.
Tonight I made my version of 'deviled eggs; lovingly named Eggs of Satan.
I wanted to share the recipe with y'all.
Eggs of Satan
Ingredients:
One dozen eggs-- hard boiled
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic-- minced
1 or 2 tsp wasabi mustard (less wasabi if you are a wimp)
Method:
Remove eggs from shell. With a butter knife, slice the eggs vertically. Remove yolk from egg; place whites to the side. Once you have removed all yolks, add mustard, mayo and garlic to the yolks. mash up until blended.
Place yolk mixture into Ziploc bag. With kitchen scissors, cut one of the corners on the Ziploc bag, making a small opening from which to squeeze out the yolk mixture.
Squeeze yolk mixture into your egg whites, cover and place in fridge for at least 12 hours.
Immediately lick the bowl clean, sit down and have a beer. Try not to sample the eggs until they've been in the fridge a while; really.
If you celebrate it, I hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving, and if you're not celebrating, may you eat wonderful food as well.
Greek Fries
Thanks to 
pawpower4me for that wonderful recipe. It's great to see some posting going on here! Since I commented about mine, here it is.
Fries with a Greek Twist: Another home creation
(Personal note: I owe my thanks to Mom on this one. We created it one day when we wanted to add more flavour to our fries. . This one's all from scratch, and by that I mean that we used no other recipe for our inspiration. Also, as before, we never really measured it out, though Mom says that these measurements will do the trick. Cook and enjoy. This recipe serves two. So if you feel like cutting it in half, or just don't want to use as many potatoes, go ahead and do so. It'll still come out good. I personally eat about four and a half all by myself, so that's why the portions are so large. Three cups halved equal one and a half cups if you're having difficulty figuring that out.)
Ingredients
8 organic red potatoes
4 tbsps organic garlic powder (or onion powder if the garlic isn't available)
6 tbsps organic paprika
2 tbsps Greek oregano
4 tbsps Cavinder's All-purpose Greek seasoning
4 tbsps organic garlic pepper
3 cups Greek olive oil (for deep frying pan, if not using electric fryer, in which case, use your own judgement)
Method
Wash hands and potatoes.
Cut potatoes. They should be cut like potato chips (crisps) but thicker.
Add ingredients (except oil of course)
Mix thoroughly with your hands to insure fries are evenly coated.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Add fries when appropriate.
Cook for about 20 minutes or until desired.
Remove fries with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. I like them greasy, so I don't put a paper towel in the bowl, but my mother does for herself.
Be sure to tell children/hungry family members to save some for the poor cook!
pawpower4me for that wonderful recipe. It's great to see some posting going on here! Since I commented about mine, here it is.Fries with a Greek Twist: Another home creation
(Personal note: I owe my thanks to Mom on this one. We created it one day when we wanted to add more flavour to our fries. . This one's all from scratch, and by that I mean that we used no other recipe for our inspiration. Also, as before, we never really measured it out, though Mom says that these measurements will do the trick. Cook and enjoy. This recipe serves two. So if you feel like cutting it in half, or just don't want to use as many potatoes, go ahead and do so. It'll still come out good. I personally eat about four and a half all by myself, so that's why the portions are so large. Three cups halved equal one and a half cups if you're having difficulty figuring that out.)
Ingredients
8 organic red potatoes
4 tbsps organic garlic powder (or onion powder if the garlic isn't available)
6 tbsps organic paprika
2 tbsps Greek oregano
4 tbsps Cavinder's All-purpose Greek seasoning
4 tbsps organic garlic pepper
3 cups Greek olive oil (for deep frying pan, if not using electric fryer, in which case, use your own judgement)
Method
Wash hands and potatoes.
Cut potatoes. They should be cut like potato chips (crisps) but thicker.
Add ingredients (except oil of course)
Mix thoroughly with your hands to insure fries are evenly coated.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Add fries when appropriate.
Cook for about 20 minutes or until desired.
Remove fries with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. I like them greasy, so I don't put a paper towel in the bowl, but my mother does for herself.
Be sure to tell children/hungry family members to save some for the poor cook!
my lurnch
It's getting cold out!! Where I live (that would be the swamp) cold is defined as anything below 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
In addition to hot cocoa in my diet, I also get a serious Jones for baked potato rounds. I made my first batch today.
3 potatoes (the big baking ones)
some olive oil
your favorite herbs
Cut potatoes into rounds and place on cookie sheet. coat rounds in olive oil and sprinkle with herbs; I use garlic and rosemary and sage and thyme and some chili powder.
Bake on high for 20 to 30 minutes; check frequently.
These are better if you slice the potatoes thinly.
Now for super sauce.
Mix equal parts mayo and ketchup, add a little bit of wasabi mustard, and two cloves of garlic minced.
Mix well and use for dipping.
I am a happy happy girl at this moment. mmm
Note: this recipe makes my dogs drool like crazy, I don't know why but it happens all the time I make this.
lol
In addition to hot cocoa in my diet, I also get a serious Jones for baked potato rounds. I made my first batch today.
3 potatoes (the big baking ones)
some olive oil
your favorite herbs
Cut potatoes into rounds and place on cookie sheet. coat rounds in olive oil and sprinkle with herbs; I use garlic and rosemary and sage and thyme and some chili powder.
Bake on high for 20 to 30 minutes; check frequently.
These are better if you slice the potatoes thinly.
Now for super sauce.
Mix equal parts mayo and ketchup, add a little bit of wasabi mustard, and two cloves of garlic minced.
Mix well and use for dipping.
I am a happy happy girl at this moment. mmm
Note: this recipe makes my dogs drool like crazy, I don't know why but it happens all the time I make this.
lol
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Pumpkin Soup Recipe
This recipe is not mine nor have I tried it yet (I just got it in the email today), BUT since it looks so good I just had to share it :)
Pumpkin soup…
1 ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
2/3 cup finely minced onion
1 bay leaf
½ cup Swiss cheese grated
1 stick of butter divided into tablespoons
1 4-6lb pumpkin
Salt
½ teaspoon ground sage
Pinch of pepper and nutmeg
1 qt of heavy whipping cream
Put bread crumbs in 300 degree oven and let them dry for about 15-20
mins st iring occasionally. Cut a cap out of the pumpkin and scrape
out all stringy material and seeds. Rub inside of pumpkin and lid
with 1 tablespoon of softened butter and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Cook onions in remaining butter over med-low heat for about 10 mins
stir in bread crumbs and let them absorb the butter for about 2 mins.
Stir in the cheese and other spices. Spoon mixture into pumpkin. Add
enough cream to come to ½ inch from rim of pumpkin. ADD BAY LEAF(I
always forgot this part and had to pull them back out!) Place pumpkin
in shallow pan and place into preheated 400 degree oven. Now original
recipe calls for 1 hour in 400 degree and then ½ to another hour at
350. My over is a little off so I cooked them for 70 mins in a 400
degree over.. Just keep a watch and make sure the pumpkin meat is
VERY tender..be careful the pumpkin may try to fall apart(hence the
pan)
Remove bay leaf. With a long handled spoon scrap pumpkin meat from
lid and sides of pumpkin into the soup
Pumpkin soup…
1 ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
2/3 cup finely minced onion
1 bay leaf
½ cup Swiss cheese grated
1 stick of butter divided into tablespoons
1 4-6lb pumpkin
Salt
½ teaspoon ground sage
Pinch of pepper and nutmeg
1 qt of heavy whipping cream
Put bread crumbs in 300 degree oven and let them dry for about 15-20
mins st iring occasionally. Cut a cap out of the pumpkin and scrape
out all stringy material and seeds. Rub inside of pumpkin and lid
with 1 tablespoon of softened butter and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Cook onions in remaining butter over med-low heat for about 10 mins
stir in bread crumbs and let them absorb the butter for about 2 mins.
Stir in the cheese and other spices. Spoon mixture into pumpkin. Add
enough cream to come to ½ inch from rim of pumpkin. ADD BAY LEAF(I
always forgot this part and had to pull them back out!) Place pumpkin
in shallow pan and place into preheated 400 degree oven. Now original
recipe calls for 1 hour in 400 degree and then ½ to another hour at
350. My over is a little off so I cooked them for 70 mins in a 400
degree over.. Just keep a watch and make sure the pumpkin meat is
VERY tender..be careful the pumpkin may try to fall apart(hence the
pan)
Remove bay leaf. With a long handled spoon scrap pumpkin meat from
lid and sides of pumpkin into the soup