Corn Cakes

I have other recipes for Corn Cakes but these are really delicious. They're filled with Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Corn, Pimientos, Herbs and Spices. Add some Salsa  and Sour Cream as a Garnish and they take on a Tex-Mex flavor.

Here's what you'll need:
A Skillet (preferably Non Stick) Coated with a Vegetable Cooking Spray for Frying the Corn Cakes.

1/4 C Diced Vidalia Onion
1/4 C Diced Green Bell Pepper
1 TBS Vegetable Oil
1/4 C Flour
2 TBS Cornmeal
1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
1/8 tsp Baking Powder
1/8 tsp Cumin
1 Large Egg, beaten
1/4 C Whole Milk
1 C Corn Kernels (Canned or Frozen that's been thawed) I prefer the taste of Frozen.
1 TBS Diced Pimientos (from a Jar)

Garnish:
Salsa
Sour Cream


In a Skillet on Medium High Heat:
Oil, until Hot.
Onion
Bell Pepper
Sauté 2 minutes, until tender.

In a Large Mixing Bowl:
Flour
Cornmeal
Sugar
Salt
Oregano
Baking Powder
Cumin
Whisk Well.

Add:  (stirring with a Blending Fork)
Egg
Milk
Mix just until combined well.

Fold in:
Corn
Pimientos
The Onion Mixture

In the Skillet on Medium High Heat.
Lightly Coat it with the Cooking Spray.
Drop 1/4 C of the Batter into the Pan.
Flatten slightly with a Spatula.
Cook 3 minutes on each side, or until Golden Brown.

Transfer to a Serving Platter.
Serve with a Side of Salsa and Sour Cream for Garnish.

Enjoy!
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Mexican Street Corn Casserole

I created this recipe after having Mexican Street Corn in a Cup for the first time, and loving everything about it.

I add this with the Mexican Crema because of the different thickness.

This is Chili Powder not Chile Powder.
They are completely different.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 9" X 13" Baking Pan or a Disposable Foil Pan with a Lid for a Block Party.

2 - 16 oz. Bags of Frozen Corn, thawed.
2 TBS Butter, melted
1/2 C Mexican Crema
1/2 C Sour Cream
2 TBS Lime Juice
1 1/2 tsp Chili Powder + additional for Garnish
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 C Crumbled Cotija Cheese, divided.

In the Casserole Pan:
Corn
Butter
Stir to combine well.

Add:
Crema
Sour Cream
Lime Juice Evenly distributed over the Sour Cream.
Chili Powder
Garlic Powder
Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Half of the Cheese
Mix to Combine Well.
Bake 30 - 40 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining Cheese.


Serve Hot.

Enjoy!
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Apple Pie Without a Crust

I love this simplicity of this delicious Apple Pie.

This is definitely a Best of the Best Recipe. 

Jonagold is one of my favorite Baking Apples.

This is an adaptation of an Amish/Mennonite Recipe from one of my family's vintage recipe books.

It's one of my favorite Apple recipes. It's easy and absolutely delicious.

Apple Pie without a Crust:

1/2C White Sugar

1/4 C Brown Sugar

1/2 C Flour

1 Egg, unbeaten

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 C Chopped Apples ( core and peel the Apple) I used a Jonagold, it only took 1/2 of a large Apple)

The next time I made it I used a small apple and it was a cup!

1C Chopped Pecans ( I used 1/2 of Regular Pecans and 1/2C of Cinnamon Frosted Pecans)

Combine, in a bowl:

Sugars ( White and Brown)

Flour

Egg

Combine, in a bowl

Baking Powder

Salt

Vanilla

Mix Well

Add to Dry Ingredients

Stir in :

Nuts

Apples

I use a blending fork, a wooden spoon would be just fine, to mix all of the ingredients together.

The dough will be very thick.

Press the dough, using your fingers, in a Pie Pan that's been prepared with my Pan Release Recipe ( search under Tips, Hints and More)

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Serve with Whipped Cream , or Vanilla Ice Cream.

I made this and we took it to some friends for dinner last night. It is definitely a "Best of the Best" recipe. I will keep making this one!

Since I first posted this recipe, I've made it many times. It's our new favorite dessert. I've made it with apple and walnuts or you could use slivered almonds. I'll also make it with pear and walnuts. It's simple to make, only 30 minutes and most people have the ingredients in their pantry except for an apple or a pear. 

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen! ( The Kitchen smells amazing)

Meatless recipes by Ree Drummond.

I recently watched a series of Meatless Recipes on The Pioneer Woman. I decided to share the videos instead of re writing them for the Blog. I love all of these recipes.

Ree Drummond has stocked her kitchen with all the ingredients to make some of her favorite meatless meals, and she's whipping up Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes, Greek Grilled Eggplant Steaks and Roasted Vegetable Panzanella. More meat-free goodness comes with Italian Cornbread and Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Enjoy!
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                                                                   Greek Grilled Eggplant Steaks 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                   Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                   Italian Cornbread 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                   Roasted Vegetable Panzanella                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                   Tofu Lettuce Wraps                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Roasted Poblano Jack Cheese Grits

I love Grits of any kind and this is just 1 more recipe to add to my collection, This may be my favorite recipe.

These are my favorite Grist Mill Grits.
George Washington's Grist Mill Grits.

This is another Company that makes Grist Mill Grits.
Homestead Grist Mill Grits.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 400 degrees.
A Sheet Pan lined with Foil.

3 Poblano Peppers, cut lengthwise, stemmed and seeded.
2 C Vegetarian Chicken Broth ( I use Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base)
2 1/2 C Heavy Cream, divided.
1 C Grist Mill Grits ( it's important to get the Grist Mill Grits)
4 TBS Butter
2 TBS Toasted Garlic Purée
1 1/2 C Shredded Monteray Jack Cheese
1/2 tsp Salt
1.4 tsp pepper

Poblano Peppers:
Arrange them cut side down on the Sheet Pan.
Bake 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove Pan to a Rack to Cool Completely.
Remove and Roughly Dice them into 1/2" Square Pieces.
Transfer to a Bowl and Set Aside.

In a Large Saucepan on Medium High Heat:
Broth
2 C of the Cream
Bring to a Boil.

Slowly Add:
Grits, while constantly stirring.
Reduce Heat to Low and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring often.

Add:
Butter
Stir until incorporated.

Slowly Add:
Remaining 1/2 C Cream.
Continue stirring until incorporated.

Cover and Cook, stirring for an additional 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove from Heat.

Add:
Peppers
Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Stir to Combine Well.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Roasted Vegetarian Tofurky for Thanksgiving

I make a Vegetarian Roasted Tofurky for Thanksgiving. This is my favorite recipe including Vegetables and Vegetarian Chicken Gravy.

This is my Calphalon  Commercial 3 quart  Sauté Pan #5003.
It's Oven Proof.

Sweet Potato

Carrots

Fingerling Potatoes

I've included a homemade blend of Herbs and Spices to
create your own homemade Poultry Seasoning.

Roasted Thanksgiving Tofurky

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 350 Degrees.
A Roasting Pan or Oven Proof Sauté Pan/Skillet.
Aluminum Foil.

1 Thawed Tofurky Roast ( thaw for 1 hour in the refrigerator) Run the Roast under Hot Water to loosen the plastic casing. Use a paring knife to remove it.
1 Sweet Potato, cut into pieces.
2 Carrots, cut into pieces.
8 Fingerling Potatoes, whole.
2 TBS Soy Sauce
2 TBS Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary

 Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian Chicken Gravy (Recipe to follow)

In a Small Bowl:
Soy Sauce
Olive Oil
Thyme
Oregano
Rosemary
Whisk well.

In a Gratin Pan, Roasting Pan or A Commercial Oven Proof Sauté Pan:

Place the Roast in the Center.
Arrange the Vegetables around it.
Pour Half of the Soy Mixture over the Roast and Vegetables.
Cover with Foil.
Bake in the Center of the Oven for 1 Hour.
Remove Foil.
Pour remaining Soy Mixture over the Vegetables.
Continue Baking for 10 - 15 minutes.

Slice Thin and Serve with Gravy.


Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian Chicken  Gravy:

2 1/2 TBS Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian Chicken Base.
1/3 C Corn Starch
4 C Water
1/2 C Cold Water for the Corn Starch Slurry.
1/8 tsp White Pepper
1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning.

In a Large Saucepan on Medium High Heat:
4 C Water
Bring to a Boil.

Add:
Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian Chicken Base
Poultry Seasoning
Pepper
Whisk Well.
Reduce Heat to Medium.

In a Small Bowl:
Cornstarch
1/2 C Cold Water
Whisk Well.

Slowly Whisk Cornstarch into the Saucepan until it Thickens, about 2 Minutes.


Homemade Poultry Seasoning:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
Keep it in a container at room temperature until needed.

2 tsp Dried Ground Sage
1 1/2 tsp Dried Ground Thyme
1 tsp Dried Ground Marjoram
3/4 tsp Dried Ground Rosemary
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Finely Ground Pepper

Every store was sold ou of the Tofurky Roast this year so I bought the Quorn Roast. I like all of their products. Here's the Roast, ready for the oven on Thanksgiving morning.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Fish and Chips

No recipe required!