There's a Hippy in the Kitchen

2 Pounds Ground Beef (See below for Vegetarian recommendations)
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Small Head Cabbage, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) Cans Diced Tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
½ cup Water
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a Dutch Oven or Large Skillet over Medium-High Heat. Cook and Stir Beef and Onion in the Hot Dutch Oven until Browned and Crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; Drain and Discard Grease.

Add Cabbage, Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Water, Garlic, Salt, and Pepper and bring to a Boil. Cover Dutch Oven, Reduce Heat, and Simmer until Cabbage is Tender, about 30 Minutes.

I make it with Gimme Lean Fresh Ground Sausage or Fresh Ground Beef, both are Vegetarian and taste really good. A combination of the two is really good too. Beyond Meat is another option.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Cucumbers ( how to remove the bitterness )

Here's a Tip from The Hippy in the Kitchen to eliminate the Bitterness from Cucumbers.

Step 1:

Do not Peel them in the beginning.

Step 2:

Cut off Both ends no more than 1/2" and save the pieces you cut off.

Cut off a thin slice and taste it to check for bitterness.

If bitter, continue through the rest of the steps.

Step 3:

Rub both ends with the piece you just but off and you'll notice a White Creamy Substance being released.

Continue rubbing and wiping off the ends until you don't see anymore of the Creamy Substance.

Step 4:

Use a Potato Peeler and Peel off the Green Peeling. When you remove it, continue around 1 more time and remove a thin layer of the White.

Done! Cut off a thin slice and taste it.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!

Thursday, June 13, 2024

German Pancake

I like this recipe because it's Diabetic Friendly for a great Breakfast item or even Dessert.

Individual Servings can be topped with Confectioner's Sugar (I use Monk Fruit Powdered Sugar), Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream, or Maple Syrup ( I use Sugar Free.)

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 400 degrees.

A 9" X 13" Casserole Pan.

4 TBS Butter cut into Pats.

1 C All Purpose Flour.

1/2 tsp Salt.

1 C Milk, Room Temperature.

1 tsp Vanilla.

6 Large Eggs, Room Temperature.

GARNISH OPTIONS:

Confectioner's Sugar. ( I use Sugar Free Monk Fruit Powdered Sugar)

Fresh Berries, your choice.

Whipped Cream.

Maple Syrup. (I use Sugar Free)

In a Large Mixing Bowl:

Flour

Salt

Whisk Well.

Add:

Milk

Vanilla

Whisk Well.

In another Bowl:

Eggs, 1 at a time, whisking between each addition.

Add to the Ingredients in the Large Bowl, mix to combine well to create a Batter.

Set Aside.

Place the Casserole Pan in the Preheated Oven with the Pats of Butter, until Melted.

Swirl the Butter to Coat the entire Bottom of the Pan.

Remove from the Oven.

Slowly Spoon the Batter into the Casserole covering all of the Hot Butter.

Return the Dish to the Oven and Bake 15 to 25 minutes or until it Puffs up and is Golden Brown.

Remove the Pan from the Oven.

Cut into Individual Servings and top each Piece with your Favorite Garnish Options.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!