Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Ranch Vegetable Dip
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Toll House Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars.
These come in a variety of flavors so you can be creative with the recipe. Change the flavor of the Morsels and the flavor of Jam. |
Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 8"X8" Baking Pan lined with Foil. (I cut the pieces overlapping
and extending 2" over all four sides.
1 - 16.5oz. package of Nestle Toll House Refrigerated
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough, divided.
3/4 C Nestle Toll House Delightfulls Peanut Butter Filled Morsels.
1/4 C Raspberry Jam ( I use Bonne Maman)
Press 20 Squares of Dough into the Pan. (refrigerate the remaining Squares)
Bake for 15 minutes.
Transfer the Pan to a Rack to Cool for 15 minutes.
Spread Jam over the Cookie Crust.
Sprinkle the Delightfulls Morsels evenly over the Jam.
Place the remaining 4 Squares of Cookie Dough in a Small Bowl
with a small amount of Flour and Mix with your Hands until Crumbly.
Sprinkle evenly over the Morsels.
Bake an additional 20 minutes. The Top should be Golden Brown.
Remove from the Oven and transfer the Pan to a Rack
to Cool Completely.
Lift it out of the Pan using the Foil and place onto a Cutting Board
or Flat Surface.
Cut into Squares to Serve.
Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Stuffed Cabbage
I make a great Vegetarian version of Shepherd's Pie and when I saw this recipe it reminded me of it. I like the option of the Cabbage instead of topping Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potatoes. I will still make it with Potatoes too. I simply copied and pasted this recipe so I could legally have the incredible Photo of the final dish.
As a Vegetarian I will replace the Meat items with a Meatless Ground and use a Vegetarian Beef Stock. Other than that I will make it as directed.
I'm also a huge fan of Food 52. I once tested a dessert recipe for them.
Here's the Link for Chou Farci:
Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Slaw
I like many different Slaw Recipes but this one is different. It's mixed with a Non Dairy Dressing and includes Dried Cranberries and Chopped Pecans.
Here's what you'll need:
A Large Serving Bowl
10 C Shredded Cabbage, Chopped by Hand or Shredded in a Food Processor.
3/4C Chopped Pecans
3/4C Dried Cranberries
3/4C Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/2C Diced Red Onion
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2C Vegetable Oil
1/4C Apple Cider Vinegar
2 TBS. Maple Syrup
4 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp. Salt
In a small Bowl, whisk together:
Vinegar
Oil
Syrup
Mustard
Salt
Whisk well until completely incorporated.
Set aside for 10 minutes.
In a Large Bowl:
Cabbage
Onion
Parsley
Pecans
Cranberries
Drizzle the Dressing evenly over the Salad and gently mix until well combined.
Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Mincemeat Cake
I love Mincemeat and I found a Vegetarian Mincemeat at our local British Emporium Shop. It's delicious. I also use Monk Fruit Sugar Substitute.
Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees.
1- 8" Cake Pan with a piece of Parchment Paper cut to fit the Bottom of the Pan.
Grease the sides and Bottom with Pan Release Mix.
I spent some time as a Cake Decorator in the 80's. I was looking for a part time job and the opportunity came available. I learned from my mentor, Elizabeth. She had worked in the industry for over 20 years and she was incredible at making cakes and decorating them. She taught me so much and I took advantage of the knowledge that she had. I came away with the best icing recipe, the best decorating techniques, and this recipe for the perfect Pan Release. I also took some Cake Decorating Classes and this was the recipe used in the Class. I use it in all of my Cake Pans, including the most intricate Bunt Pan designs. This is absolutely a Best of the Best Recipe.
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.
Brush the Pans generously with the Mix.
3/4 C Flour
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 C Granulated Sugar or Monk Fruit Sugar Substitute.
8 TBS Butter (softened)
1/2 C Milk
3/4 C Mincemeat
2 Large Eggs
Zest of 1 Orange
In a Large Mixing Bowl:
Flour
Spice
Sugar
Butter
Milk
Mincemeat
Eggs
Orange Zest
Mix well with a Wooden Spoon until thoroughly combined.
Spoon Batter into the Pan.
Bake for 50 - 60 Minutes until ti has Risen and the Top is Golden Brown.
Remove from the Oven to a Rack to Cool for 30 minutes.
Invert onto a Plate and remove the Parchment Paper.
Completely Cool again before slicing. (to keep it from Falling Apart and Crumbling)
Serve Topped with Whipped Cream. (my recipe to follow)
This is my favorite recipe for homemade Whipped Cream.
Homemade Whipped Cream:
1 C Heavy Cream
1 tsp Vanilla
1 TBS Confectioner's Sugar.
Whip the Cream in a Stand Mixer with a Whisk Attachment.
Beat to Soft Peak.
Add:
Vanilla
Confectioner's Sugar
Beat to Stiff Peak.
Transfer to a Serving Bowl to serve.
Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Brussels Sprouts
I really like Brussels Sprouts and after cooking them in so many different ways, these are my favorites. We usually serve them at Christmas.
Here's what you'll need:Friday, November 11, 2022
Lemony Artichokes au Gratin/Rebecca Rather
She's one of my favorite Chefs. I have all 3 of her Cookbooks and many of the recipes are favorites!
Here's one that I really like:
Lemony Artichokes au Gratin.
Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees.
A Large Gratin Dish.Brush the Bottom with a bit of the Melted Butter.
1 C (2 Sticks of Butter0 Melted.
4 Cans of Quartered Artichoke Hearts, drained. (about 6 C)
1 C Thinly Sliced Green Onions. White part only. About 2 Large Bunches.
1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 C Lemon Juice (if Fresh, about 2 Large Lemons)
A Dash of Tabasco Sauce
3 C Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
1 C Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 1/2 C Bread Crumbs
Spread the Artichokes evenly in the Gratin Dish.
Sprinkle evenly with Green Onions.
In a Bowl:
Remaining Melted Butter
Cajun Seasoning
Red Pepper Flakes
Black Pepper
Lemon Juice
Tabasco
Mix well.
Add:
Parmesan Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese
Bread Crumbs
Mix well.
Spoon the Mixture evenly over the Artichokes.
Bake 20 - 30 Minutes or until the Top is Golden Brown.
Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!