Friday, November 24, 2023

Taco Casserole

 We love Mexican and Tex-Mex Food.

Here's a delicious Mexican Casserole Dish:

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 350 Degrees.

A Small Casserole Dish.





2 lbs. of Meatless Ground Crumbles.

2 TBS. Olive Oil.

1/2 Large Onion, diced.

2 Cloves of Garlic, minced.

1/2 Large Green Bell Pepper.

1 Packet of Taco Season or 4 TBS.

4 Eggs

2 C. Shredded Mexican Cheese.

Toppings: 1/2 C  Drained Diced Tomatoes, 3 Green Onions, diced, 

Sour Cream to Garnish Individual Servings.


In a Skillet on Medium-High Heat:

Oil

Crumbles

Onion

Garlic

Bell Pepper

Cook until everything is Tender, stirring often.

Add:

Taco Seasoning, stirring until well combined.


Spoon Mixture into the Casserole Dish.


In a Small Bowl:

Eggs

1/2 of the Cheese.

Mix well.

Pour into the Crumbles Mixture.

Stir until well combine.

Top with remaining Cheese.

Bake uncovered for 25 Minutes or until Cheese is Melted and Bubbling.

Remove from the Oven to a Cooling Rack.

Top with Tomatoes and  Green Onions.

Garnish Individual Servings with Sour Cream.


Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!


Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts Crisps

 This is a great Side Dish or Appetizer for the Holidays.


Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 400 degrees.

2 Sheet Pans

Aluminum Foil


15 Small  Brussels Sprouts ( make sure they're not Large, they are too tough for this recipe)

 2 TBS Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Salt plus more for Sprinkling on the Cut Sprouts.

1/4 tsp each:  Onion Powder, Garlic Powder ,Paprika, and Cayenne Pepper.

1 C Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese.


Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce:

1/4 C Mayonnaise

2 TBS Dijon Mustard

1 TBS Tabasco

1 tsp Honey

Mix well in a small Bowl and set aside.


Boil Whole Sprouts just until tender.  Drain them, dry them and toss them in a Bowl with 2 TBS of Olive Oil.

Place them on the Sheet Pan.

Sprinkle with some of the additional Salt.

Lay a piece of Foil Loosely  over the Sprouts

Roast for 15 - 20  minutes.

Remove Pan to a Rack to Cool for 10 minutes.


In a Small Bowl, prepare the Spice Blend:

Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika and Cayenne Pepper.

Mix well and set aside.


Trim off the Root end of the Sprouts, cut them in half  and place them Cut Side Down ( keeping them on the Pan)

Put another Sheet Pan on top of them and gently Press down to Flatten them Slightly.

Season on both sides with the Spice Blend.

 Spoon a little less than 1 TBS of the Parmesan Cheese on the Sheet Pan, under each Sprout. Keeping the Cut Side Down on the Cheese

Return to the Oven for 10 - 12 Minutes.

Remove Pan to a Rack to Cool slightly.

Serve Warm with the Dipping Sauce.


Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!