Apple Tart in a 9" X 13" Glass Casserole Pan

Apple Pie is such an iconic American dessert. This is a Tart version of Apple Pie.

It's baked without a top crust in a 9" X 13" Glass Casserole Pan

It could also be made in a Straight Edged Quiche Pan, a Non-Fluted Pie Pan or a 9" X 13" Springform Pan.
If you use a Springform Pan, the Tart can be removed for a nice presentation when served.
It can be made with a Homemade Pie Crust, a Purchased Pie Crust or a Purchased Puff Pastry Crust.
I adapted this from a French Recipe.

We made this one in a Quiche Pan.

We had enough filling to make a smaller one in a
6" X 8" Pan.

Honey Crisp Apples

Puff Pastry or Homemade Pie Crust

Homemade Pie Crust

Turbinado Sugar

Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees.
A 9"X13" Glass Casserole Pan, a 9"x13" Ceramic Casserole Pan, a Straight Edged Quiche Pan, A Non Fluted Pie Pan or a 9"X13" Springform Pan.

6 Honey Crisp Apples
Peeled, Cut in Half, Cored, sliced into about 8 slices and kept in tact.

4 Large Eggs
10 oz. Half and Half
3/4 C Flour
1/2 C Granulated Sugar
1/4 C of Melted Butter
Turbinado Sugar

Line the Pan with Pastry on the bottom and up the sides (any of the Pans you choose)
Trim the top edge with a Paring Knife.

Place the Apple Halves, (in tact) on top of the Crust.
Pace them in alternating positions.

In a Large Mixing Bowl:
Eggs
Half and Half
Flour
Sugar
Butter
Whisk Well.

Spoon the Mixture over the Apples.
Sprinkle evenly with Turbinado Sugar.

Bake for 50 - 60  minutes. The Top should be Golden Brown. (check on it in 5 minute increments toward the end)

Serve Warm with Homemade Whipped Cream (recipe to follow) or Vanilla Ice Cream.



This is my favorite recipe for homemade Whipped Cream.

Homemade Whipped Cream:

1 C Heavy Cream
1 tsp Vanilla
1 TBS Confectioner's Sugar.
Whip the Cream in a Stand Mixer with a Whisk Attachment.
Beat to Soft Peak.
Add:
Vanilla
Confectioner's Sugar
Beat to Stiff Peak.

Enjoy!
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Breakfast Omelette Toast?

Here's a very cool breakfast recipe. Recipe? Not really.

It's pretty self explanatory but I'll take you through the steps.

It's basically Omelette ingredients in the middle of a piece of Bread, fried in a Skillet. The bread that's been cut out is on the bottom and fried.

Of course I made mine with a Vegetarian Bacon that I cooked in the Microwave until it was crispy and then I crumbled it.

A Denver Omelette would be delicious too.

Make your favorite filling. 

I would recommend a thicker slice of Bread so you can use more filling.

Here are photographs with captions:

This is the final dish.

The ingredients I chose.
Cut out the center of the bread and save it.

I put crumbled bacon on the bottom and topped it with 2 Eggs that were whisked.
This is where you add your favorite Omelette ingredients.

Butter the center piece of bread, flip the Omelette filled Bread.
Top it with the buttered slice and flip it to continue frying.

Both side have been fried.

I topped it with Maple Syrup.

Enjoy!

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Individual Baked Huevos Rancheros

We love Huevos Rancheros in Texas

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
A Saucepan
4 individual gratin baking dishes
A Sheet Pan

These are the ones I have. They're Martha Stewart Enamel Cast Iron.

1/4 C Olive Oil
1 Onion, diced
1 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and diced
1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 Clove of Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 - 15 oz. Can of Tomato Sauce
1/4 C Water
Tortilla Chips
8 Eggs
1 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

In a Saucepan on Medium High Heat:
Oil, until Hot
Add:
Onion
Bell Pepper
Jalapeño
Garlic
Oregano
Salt and Pepper
Stir well.
Cook 5 minutes.

Add:
Tomato Sauce
Water
Stir Well
Reduce Heat to Low
Simmer 5 minutes

Spoon evenly among the Baking Dishes.
Arrange Tortilla Chips around the sides of each Dish.
Add:
2 Eggs to each Dish
Sprinkle evenly with Cheese.

Place Dishes on a Sheet Pan.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes.

Serve Hot.

Enjoy!
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Tex - Mex Slaw

I'm trying not to eat Mayonnaise so I've been researching recipes with alternative ingredients that still provide a delicious dish.

Here's my first one:
I love Cole Slaw but it's traditionally made with Mayonnaise.
This recipe doesn't have any and it's a great Slaw.

I want to point out that you're not using a Chili Powder rather, Chile.
There are a variety of Chile Powder's to choose from.
I like the Chile Powder from Chimayo, New Mexico.

Tex-Mex Slaw

1 Head of Cabbage, shredded
6 Roma Tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 Red Onion, diced
1/2 C  of Diced, Pickled Jalapeño Slices, + 2 TBS of the Juice (Dice them before measuring 1/2 C.)
1/2 C fresh Lime Juice
1/4 C Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 tsp. Chile Powder (Not Chili) There's a distinct difference.

1/4 C Chopped Cilantro

In a Large Mixing Bowl:
Cabbage
Tomatoes
Onion
Jalapeños
Jalapeño Juice
Lime Juice
Vinegar
Chile Powder

Mix Well.
Refrigerate at least 1 Hour.

Remove from refrigerator and fold in the Cilantro.
Mix well when serving.

Enjoy!
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Sweet Potato Soup

I want to talk about the benefits of Sweet Potatoes. I've been a Vegetarian for 25 years and I try not to eat Complex Carbohydrates and Simple Sugar. In my research I've discovered the benefits of Sweet Potatoes so I want to start with that.

The Benefits of Sweet Potatoes:

They're considered one of the Super Foods, low in fat, packed with nutrients and a versatile, healthy vegetable.
They rank low on the glycemic index and have less of an effect on blood glucose levels.
If you're dieting by cutting calories, Sweet Potatoes help you get the maximum amount of nutrition.
Their carbohydrates and high fiber will help you to feel full for a longer period of time, which helps promote weight loss.
They offer a variety of antioxidants.
They protect your body from free radical damage and promote a healthy gut and brain.
They're rich in Beta Carotene which converts to Vitamin A and is used to form light detecting receptors in your eyes.

Here are some of the various ways to enjoy them:
Thin Sliced Baked Chips
Fries made in an Air Fryer
Mashed with Milk, Herbs and Seasonings.
Baked Whole
Hash: Peeled, diced and cooked with diced Onions
Soup

Here are some additional healthy Root Vegetables:
Onions
Turnips
Rutabaga
Ginger
Beets
Garlic
Radishes
Fennel
Carrots
Celery Root
Turmeric


Sweet Potato Soup.

Here's what you'll need:
An Immersion Blender


A Large Soup Pot:

1 C diced Celery
1 C diced Onion
1 Pound of Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed.
3 C Vegetable Broth
1 TBS fresh chopped Basil
1/8 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper

In a Large Soup Pot on Medium Heat:
Oil, until Hot.
Add:
Onion
Sauté until tender.

Add:
Potatoes
Broth
Basil
Salt
Pepper
Bring to a Boil.
Reduce Heat to Simmer.
Cook for 3 minutes.
Remove from Heat.
Purée with an Immersion Blender until Creamy Smooth.

Serve Hot.

Enjoy!
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