Crock Pot Tofurky Roast

Here's the way I'm cooking my Tofurky Roast this year.

1 - Thawed Tofurky Vegetarian Roast
1 can of Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1 package of Vegetarian Onion Soup Mix
16 oz. of Vegetarian Chicken Broth
1 TBS Garlic Powder

In a Crock Pot:
Cranberry Sauce
Onion Soup Mix
Broth
Garlic Powder
Stir to mix well.

Add:
Tofurky Roast
Cook covered on High for 2 hours if thawed, 3 hours if Frozen.
Baste every half hour.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Grilled Macaroni and Cheese

What a brilliant concept..........for kids!
Let's just combine 2 of their favorite foods, Grilled Cheese and Macaroni and Cheese.
I need to test this on some kids to see if they love it as much as I love the idea!

Here's the link to the recipe:
http://del.sh/6181BRazt

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Cannoli Dip

I'm getting lazy posting and sharing links.
Here's the latest dip recipe that's interesting for the Holidays.
Another non healthy, yummy appetizer.

http://del.sh/6005BRTmV

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Snowy Chocolate Cereal Pinecones

I had to share the link for these very cool Pine Cones. I happen to love Pine Cones and always have containers of them in the house. We have a forest of Pine trees in our back yard. I use them for decorations throughout the year. I knew that I would love these.

http://del.sh/6189BRrRL


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Pecan Dump Cake

Oh my......... this is the easiest, most decadent Pecan Dessert. This is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving.
I won't say that it's healthy but all things in moderation when the dessert is as delicious as this one.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 9" X 13" glass Casserole Dish

6 TBS Butter (no substitute)
1 C Pecan Halves + 1/2 C Chopped Pecans
1 1/2 C Self Rising Flour (no substitute)
1 1/2 C Granulated Sugar
2/3 C Whole Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1 1/2 C Dark Brown Sugar
1 1/2 C Hot Water

In the Casserole Dish, in the Oven:
Melt the Butter.
Swirl to coat evenly.

Add:
Pecan Halves evenly distributed over the Butter.

In a mixing bowl:
Flour
Sugar
Milk
Vanilla
Whisk just to combine, don't over mix.
Pour Batter evenly over the Pecans, do not stir.

Evenly sprinkle Brown Sugar over the Batter, do not stir.

Gently pour Hot Water evenly over the Brown Sugar, do not stir.
Sprinkle evenly with Chopped Pecans, do not stir.

Bake 30 - 35 minutes.

Serve with Homemade Whipped Cream!

Enjoy!
The Holidays!

Hazelnut Truffles

I have several recipes for Truffles on the Blog. Someday I'll post them all together in a collection.

Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

Hazelnut Truffles

Here's what you'll need:
1 - 8" X 8" Glass Baking Dish
1 - Sheet Pan lined with Parchment Paper

10 oz. of Dark Chocolate Chips. I weigh them.
2 TBS Butter
1/2 C Heavy Cream
1/2 C Nutella
1 tsp Vanilla
3 TBS Hazelnut Liqueur
3/4 C Finely Chopped Toasted Hazelnuts.
(I toast Whole Nuts on the stove in a dry Cast Iron Skillet.)
I do a lot of Hazelnuts at the beginning of the Holiday Season and store them
in an airtight container at room temperature. I always have them available to chop for
all of my Holiday Recipes.

In a Double Boiler:
Chocolate Chips
Butter
Cream
Nutella
Heat and stir until creamy and smooth.
Set aside for 10 minutes.

Whisk in:
Vanilla
Liqueur

Spoon evenly into the baking dish and smooth it with an offset spatula.
Cover with Plastic Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. (not longer, so it's still soft enough to scoop)

Use a 1 1/2" Cookie Scoop and drop the Truffles onto the Sheet Pan.
Roll them in crushed Hazelnuts and refrigerate them in a covered container until ready to serve.
(I put them in a Tupperware Container lined with waxed paper.)

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Cranberry Crumble Pie

This is just another one of my favorite recipes made with Cranberries. I have so many Cranberry Recipes.

This is really simple and delicious.

Cranberry Crumble Pie

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

1 - 9" Pie Pan brushed well with Pan Release Mix. (equal parts of Crisco, Vegetable Oil and Flour) I start with 1 C of each mixed well and refrigerated in a jar. I always have it available for all of my baking needs.

1 C Old Fashioned Oats

1/2 C Flour

1 - 16 oz. can of Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

1 C Dark Brown Sugar

8 TBS Cold Butter, cubed

In a large mixing bowl:

Oats

Flour

Brown Sugar

Mix well with a blending fork.

Cut in Butter a few cubes at a time with a Pastry Blender.

Press half of the mixture in the bottom of the Pie Pan.

In a mixing bowl:

Cranberry Sauce.

Stir well with a Silicone Spatula or a large Spoon. 

Spread evenly over the Crust.

Evenly sprinkle the remaining Crumble over the top of the Cranberries.

Bake 45 mins. to 1 hour.

Remove the pan to a rack to cool completely.

Serve with Vanilla Ice Cream or Homemade Whipped Cream.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!