Beer Cheese Spread

Ich habe Zeit in Deutschland verbracht und mit einer Familie in einem kleinen Dorf nördlich von Frankfurt gelebt.
Ich habe gelernt, deutsches Essen, Trinken und Traditionen zu schätzen.
Es ist ein schönes Land!

I spent some time in Germany and one thing you learn is how to appreciate great German Food, Beer and Traditions. It's a beautiful Country!

The road to Wetzlar!

Here's a delicious Beer Cheese Spread made with your favorite German Beer and served with German Pretzels, Crackers, Pumpernickel or Rye Bread.

Here's what you'll Need:
A Food Processor

16 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese cut into small Cubes.
1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp Yellow Mustard (Kid Mustard, every American knows what this is)
1 Clove of Garlic, minced.
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
3/4 C of your favorite German Beer.

In the Food Processor:
Cheese Cubes
Pulse about 10 times until finely chopped.

Add:
Worcestershire sauce
Mustard
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Continue Pulsing about 45 seconds while gradually Streaming in the Beer.
The Mixture should be Creamy Smooth.

Spoon into a container with a Lid and Refrigerator 1 Hour before serving.

Serve with:
Pretzels
Crackers
Pumpernickel Bread
Rye Bread

Genieße den Frieden in der Küche!

Cornbread with Roasted Corn

I have many recipes for Cornbread. This one has an additional layer of taste with Pan Roasted Corn.

Pan Roasted in a Cast Iron Skillet

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
A 9" X 13" Casserole Pan buttered well.
A Cast Iron Skillet
A Food Processor or Blender

1 tsp Vegetable Oil
3 C Corn Kernels (your choice of fresh  or frozen) I don't recommend canned.
1 - 14 oz. Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 Large Eggs, whisked well and set aside.
2 tsp Baking Powder
6 TBS Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
4 TBS Butter, room temperature, soft.
1/2 tsp Salt

In the Skillet:
Oil, until Hot.
Corn
Cook, stirring often for 10 - 12 minutes, until it begins to brown.
Remove and set aside.

In the Food Processor:
Corn
Mik
Butter
Vanilla
Purée until Creamy Smooth.

Add:
Eggs
Pulse just until incorporated.

Add:
Baking Powder
Flour
Butter
Salt
Pulse just until incorporated.

Spoon into the Pan.
Bake 40 minutes, until Golden Brown.

Serve Hot, slathered with Butter!

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen.

Poached Eggs

I wanted to post this for my personal information about the Poach Pods.

Silicone Poach Pods

Poach Pods
Egg Poaching made easy.

How to use:

Boil 1 1/2" of water in any pan with a lid.
Lightly oil each Pod.
Add an Egg.
Float the Pods in Simmering Water
Place the Lid on the Pan.
Poach for 3 - 5 minutes.
Remove the Pods from the Water.
Gently run a spoon around the edge of the Eggs.
Spoon them out to Serve.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Frozen Margarita Recipes

We have this MARGARITAVILLE  Frozen Margarita Machine.
I'm really posting this for my own reference when we want to use it.

Bottled Margarita Mix

Recipe #1
3 oz. Tequila
5 1/4 oz. Margarita Mix (this is the Mix that comes in a Bottle from the Liquor Store)
3/4 oz. Triple Sec
Ice

Recipe #2
3 oz. Tequila
5 1/4 oz, Margarita Mix  (this is the Mix that comes in a Bottle from the Liquor Store)
3/4 oz. Triple Sec
1 1/2 oz.  Lime Juice
1 1/2 oz. Orange Juice
Ice

The Machine Recipe for a Full Pitcher: 54 oz Pitcher

NOTE: You can replace the Margarita Mix with 1 - 10oz. can of Frozen Margarita Concentrate, (thawed) and
omit the Lime Juice and the Orange Juice.

6 oz. Tequila
6 oz. Margarita Mix (this is the Mix that comes in a Bottle from the Liquor Store)
2 oz. Triple Sec
2 oz. Lime Juice
3 oz. Orange Juice
Ice

Full Pitcher directions: 54oz. There's a recipe following for a 36 oz. Pitcher.

Ice in the top, don't overfill it. Take the Ice out a few minutes before making the drinks so it can thaw just a bit.
All Liquid in the Pitcher
Turn Dial to Full Pitcher Icon on the right. (dial to the size pitcher if making a smaller amount)
Turn On/Off switch to Ready.
Start the Shave & Blend Toggle Switch.


Here's my recipe for homemade from scratch for the 36oz. Margaritaville Pitcher.
The 36 oz. recipe makes 2 servings.

I container of Frozen Margarita Mix. It makes two recipes.
Thaw it before making the drinks.

4oz. Tequila
1 oz. Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice or Rose's Lime Juice.
3 oz. Orange Juice
4 oz. Margarita Mix

Follow instruction above to make the Drinks.



Here are some other recipes to make:


Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri:

Fill the ice reservoir.  In the base container add:

3 oz light rum

3 oz dark rum

1 oz pineapple juice

4 oz Strawberry Daiquiri Mix

Frozen Piña Colada:

Fill the ice reservoir.  In the base container add:

4 oz light rum

4 oz cream of coconut

4 oz pineapple juice

Frozen Key West:

4 1/2 oz tequila

3 oz melon liqueur

3 oz piña colada mix

1 1/2 oz lime juice

1 1/2 oz orange juice

1/4 oz splashes grenadine

Frozen Blue Colada:

3 oz. Margaritaville Light Rum

1 1/2 oz. Blue Curaçao

4 1/2 oz. Coconut Cream

4 oz. Pineapple Juice

Frozen Cranberry Rum :

4 oz. Silver Rum
2 oz. Mango Juice
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
3 oz. Pure Cranberry Juice


Frozen Strawberry Margarita:

4 1/2 oz. Gold Tequila
8 1/2 oz. Strawberry Daiquiri Mix


We usually have a full recipe of my homemade Sangia on hand during the Summer. 
If you want a Frozen Sangria in the Margaritaville Machine, add 13 oz. of Sangria for two servings.

Here's my recipe for our favorite Sangria:

Terry's Original Sangria!

5 TBS sugar
2 oranges( squeeze one, wedge one)
2C orange juice
3 C apple juice
1 bottle (4 liters or 13-1/2 C) Burgundy Wine
1/2C brandy
1/2C Triple Sec
3 cans of Squirt( only Squirt) (1-2liter bottle if recipe is tripled)
Mix all of the ingredients well and serve over ice.
You can add fruit to the pitcher. I generally add lemon, lime and orange slices.

I generally triple it for a party!

1/2 the recipe for 1 pitcher.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Pineapple Cream Pie

This was one of my Mom's favorite desserts and she served it often. We all loved it.
It's Simple, Easy, Yummy!

Mom's Pineapple Pie

Here's what you'll need:
1 - Pre-made Graham Cracker Pie Shell
1 - 16 oz. Container of Sour Cream
1 Small Box of Vanilla Pudding
1 - 20 oz. Can of Crushed Pineapple, drained.
1 C Chopped Pecans

In a Mixing Bowl:
Add all ingredients and mix to combine well.
Refrigerate 2 - 3 hours or overnight.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Fudge

This is a simple and easy Fudge made in a Microwave.

Here's what you'll need:
A 9" X 13" Casserole Dish lined with Parchment Paper with a 2" overhang on all 4 sides.
Cut 1 piece for the 9 inches + 4" for the overhang and a second one for the 13 inches + 4" for the overhang.


NOTE: I'm always Adapting and trying to Edit recipes. Here's what I've learned about this one.
I purchased enough ingredients to make two Batches of this Fudge. This first Batch was perfect.
I waited too long before I made the second Batch and here's what I learned:
Always start out with a new can of Sweetened Condensed Milk. The second Can I had, turned to Dulce de Leche ( it had caramelized). I thought it would just create a creamy Carmel flavor, but it didn't. Also, start out with a fresh bag of Miniature Marshmallows. Mine had become a big "clump." I attempted to cut them into chunks but that didn't work. So the recipe was so soft that I couldn't even cut it into bars. I had to throw it away. Lesson learned!

NOTE:
You can add  1 C Chopped Pecans or Chopped Walnuts to the Batter just before pouring it into the Pan.


3 C Milk Chocolate Chips
1 - 14oz. Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 C Mini Marshmallows

In a Microwave Safe Bowl:
Chocolate Chips
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Stir to Combine well.
Microwave for 1 - 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
Watch it carefully so it doesn't over cook.

Remove and Stir well until Creamy Smooth.

Add:
Vanilla
Marshmallows.
Stir to combine well.

Spoon into the Casserole dish.
Smooth out evenly.
Refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Remove the Fudge by lifting it out with the Parchment Paper.
Cut into Small Pieces.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Yonanas Sorbet

For those that don't eat Dairy or if you want a tasty Sorbet, these recipes are simple and delicious. I've had a Yonanas Machine for many years and I've recently stopped eating Dairy, so I brought out the Machine and decided to create a Yonanas Recipe Post.

They're made with Frozen Fruit and some add on ingredients. There's usually no added sugar and that was also appealing to me.

Here are 19 delicious Recipes!

If you don't have a Yonanas Maker, I've included a link to a video so you can see if it's something you're interested in purchasing.

Yonanas Frozen Treat Maker - YouTubewww.youtube.com › watch

I've added the Video Link to show the Process so you can see how the Ingredients are layered at the same time to create the Sorbet.

I added this information to show what an Extra Ripe Banana looks like for these recipes.
Not all of the Recipes use Bananas.

This is my first Bunch ready to be peeled, cut in half and frozen.

Lemon Basil Sorbet
4 Lemons, Peeled and broken into segments. Remove seeds.
Freeze the segments.
6 Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped.
2 TBS Agave Syrup.
Slightly Thaw the Lemon.
Alternate inserting Lemon and Basil into the Machine.

Pumpkin Pie Sorbet
Crumbled Ginger Snap Cookies
2 - Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.

3 - Frozen Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cubes:
 In a Bowl:
 15 oz. Can of Pumpkin Puree
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
Spoon Mixture into 1 oz. Ice Cube Wells, Freeze.
Insert:
1- Banana
3- slightly thawed Pumpkin Cubes
Remaining Banana
Spoon into a Bowl and sprinkle with Ginger Snap Cookie Crumbs.

Affogato Sorbet
2 - Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Shot of Espresso
Chocolate Syrup
Insert:
1/2 Banana
Cinnamon
Remaining Banana
Scoop into a Glass.
Pour Espresso over the top.
Drizzle with Chocolate Syrup.

Apple Crisp Sorbet
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
1/2 C Frozen Apple Slices (peeled)
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 C Granola
1 Tbs Caramel Sauce
Sprinkle Cinnamon over Bananas and Apple Slices.
Insert:
1 Banana
Half of the Apple Slices
Alternate remaining Banana and Apple Slices.
Spoon into a Bowl.
Top with Granola.
Drizzle with Caramel Sauce.

Chocolate Raspberry Sorbet
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
3/4 C Frozen Raspberries
1 oz. Dark Chocolate Chips
Insert:
1 Banana
Raspberries
The second Banana
Transfer to a Bowl
Sprinkle with Chocolate Chips

Cranberry Orange Sorbet
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
1/2 C Frozen Cranberries
1 tsp Orange Zest
Insert:
1/2 Banana
1/4 C Cranberries
Orange est
1/2 Banana
Remaining Cranberries
Remaining Banana

Eggnog Sorbet
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Clove
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
3 Frozen Coconut Milk Cubes (instructions to follow)
2 TBS Bourbon
1/2 tsp Vanilla

Coconut Cubes:
1 Can of Coconut Milk
Do Not Shake the Can.
Freeze the Can of Coconut Milk Overnight in an Ice Cube Tray.
Skim the Milk from the top of the Can.

In a Small Bowl:
Vanilla
Bourbon

Pierce the Bananas with a Fork and Soak them 1 Hour in the Bourbon.
Remove and Freeze Overnight.
After Frozen:
Sprinkle Bananas with Nutmeg and Clove.
Set aside for 10 minutes.
Insert:
1 Banana
1 Coconut Cube.
Alternating remaining Banana and Coconut.
Transfer to a Bowl.
Sprinkle with Cinnamon.

Cherry Chocolate Sorbet
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
3/4 C Frozen Dark Cherries
1 oz. Dark Chocolate pieces, room temperature.
Insert:
1 Banana
Cherries
Chocolate
Remaining Banana

Peach Sorbet
2 - Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
3/4 C Frozen Peaches
Insert:
1 - Banana
Peaches
Second Banana

Peach Cherry Sorbet
1/2 C Frozen Peach Slices, slightly thawed.
1/2 C Frozen Pitted Cherries, slightly thawed.
Insert:
1/4 C Peaches
1/4 C Cherries
Remaining Peaches.
Remaining Cherries.

Mixed Berry Sorbet
1 C Frozen Mixed Berries, slightly thawed.
(Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries)
Spoon into the Machine.

Orange Liqueur Sorbet
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
1 C Frozen Seedless Orange Segments.
1 Shot of Orange Liqueur.
Insert:
1 Banana
1/2 C Orange Segments
Alternate remaining Banana and Orange Segments.
Spoon into a Glass and Top with Orange Liqueur.

Peach Blueberry Sorbet
1/2 C Frozen Blueberries, slightly thawed.
1/2 C Frozen Peach Slices, slightly thawed.
Insert:
1/4 C Blueberries
1/4 C Peaches
1/4 C Blueberries
1/4 C Peaches

Pineapple Sorbet
1 C Frozen Pineapple Chinks, slightly thawed.
Spoon in 1/2 C at a time.

Strawberry Sorbet
2 - Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
3/4 C Frozen Strawberries
Insert:
1 - Banana
Strawberries
Second Banana

Tiramisu Sorbet
1 Lady Finger
1 tsp Dark Chocolate Shavings (I like Tazo Mexicano Chocolate Discs)
1 Shot of Coffee Liqueur
 2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
2 tsp Cocoa Powder
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
 Combine Cocoa Powder and Cinnamon together and sprinkle it over the Bananas.
Insert:
Bananas
Add 2 Scoops of the Sorbet to a Bowl.
Add Lady a Lady Finger.
Pour Coffee Liquor over it.
Sprinkle with additional Cinnamon.
Top with Chocolate Shavings.

Irish coffee Sorbet
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
1 oz. Coffee Flavored Chocolate Bar  ( I like Tazo Mexicano Chocolate Discs)
1 Shot of Coffee Liqueur
Insert:
1 Banana
1/2 oz. Chocolate
Alternate remaining Banana and Chocolate.
Spoon into a Glass and add a Shot of Coffee Liqueur.

Blueberry Sorbet
1 C Frozen Blueberries, slightly thawed.
If you want a more Creamy Texture and Less Icy, thaw the berries for 15 minutes.
Insert:
Blueberries and Process them.

Nutella Sorbet with Coconut Whipped Cream
2 Frozen Extra Ripe Bananas, slightly thawed.
2 TBS Nutella
1 Can of Full Fat Coconut Milk, chilled overnight.
3 TBS Confectioner's Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 C Shredded Coconut

Make the Whipped Cream:
Do not Shake the Can of Coconut Milk.
Skim the top layer of the Milk and put it in a Mixing Bowl.
Add:
Sugar
Vanilla
Begin Whipping on Low Speed with an Electric Hand Held Mixer.
Gradually increase the Speed and Whip until Light and Fluffy.
Spoon into a Zip Lock Bag.
Return to the Refrigerator until ready to Garnish the Sorbet.

In a small Skillet:
Coconut
Stir constantly until Toasted Golden Brown.
Remove and Set Aside.

Insert:
1 Banana
1 TBS Nutella
Alternate remaining Banana and Nutella.
Spoon into a Bowl.
Top with Whipped Cream (Clip the Corner of the Zip Lock Bag to Pipe the Whipped Cream on top.
Sprinkle with Toasted Coconut.



Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen.