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Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

This is one of the two recipes sent to me this week by Beverly Hansen. This recipe will take you only about 15 minutes to prepare and the slow cooker will take it from there. 2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 ½ lbs. sauerkraut drained and rinsed 2 Granny Smith Apples… Read More »

This is one of the two recipes sent to me this week by Beverly Hansen. This recipe will take you only about 15 minutes to prepare and the slow cooker will take it from there. 2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 ½ lbs. sauerkraut drained and rinsed 2 Granny Smith Apples… Read More »

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Many thanks to Beverly Hansen for sharing this recipe this week.  The apple cider in the share can be used in this main dish and she used a daikon radish in place of the parsnip. 1 c. apple cider 3 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt Pepper 3 medium… Read More »

Many thanks to Beverly Hansen for sharing this recipe this week.  The apple cider in the share can be used in this main dish and she used a daikon radish in place of the parsnip. 1 c. apple cider 3 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt Pepper 3 medium… Read More »

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Fill a jar about 3/4 full with fresh leaves. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Cap with a non-metallic lid and let steep in a cool dark place for a few weeks. Strain and use as a hair wash or add to your bath water. You can also use this in food dishes & salad dressings… Read More »

Fill a jar about 3/4 full with fresh leaves. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Cap with a non-metallic lid and let steep in a cool dark place for a few weeks. Strain and use as a hair wash or add to your bath water. You can also use this in food dishes & salad dressings… Read More »

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

3 pound butternut squash, other winter squash, or pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt 8 whole sage leaves 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (without pods) lightly crushed 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 2/3 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup apple juice In a non-reactive… Read More »

3 pound butternut squash, other winter squash, or pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt 8 whole sage leaves 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (without pods) lightly crushed 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 2/3 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup apple juice In a non-reactive… Read More »

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

3 large sweet potatoes 2 lbs. sausage   1 onion 1 apple 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper   Preheat oven to 375. Leave peels on sweet potatoes and chop them and apple, onion and sausage into bite sized chunks. … Read More »

3 large sweet potatoes 2 lbs. sausage   1 onion 1 apple 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper   Preheat oven to 375. Leave peels on sweet potatoes and chop them and apple, onion and sausage into bite sized chunks. … Read More »

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple or mango chutney, coarsely chopped 2 cups leftover shredded turkey meat 1 ⅓ cups warm gravy Salt, as needed 1 cup leftover stuffing 1 ounce mild blue cheese, crumbled (optional) 2 hoagie rolls, split 1.    In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, mayonnaise… Read More »

¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple or mango chutney, coarsely chopped 2 cups leftover shredded turkey meat 1 ⅓ cups warm gravy Salt, as needed 1 cup leftover stuffing 1 ounce mild blue cheese, crumbled (optional) 2 hoagie rolls, split 1.    In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, mayonnaise… Read More »

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Yield Serves 4 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1/4 cup cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced radishes 4 cups watercress 1/2 cup whole parsley leaves 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled… Read More »

Yield Serves 4 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1/4 cup cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced radishes 4 cups watercress 1/2 cup whole parsley leaves 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled… Read More »

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »