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Nov. 15, 2006
Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
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We had this for lunch today so i thought I would share the recipe. It's not healthy fare, but it is yummy and my kids like it. (Well, 3 out of 4 Cardwell kids recommend this) Tater Tot Casserole 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 onion, diced 2 cans cream of mushroom soup cheddar cheese, grated 1 bag frozen tater tots If the meat is lean you can put it in the casserole dish uncooked, top with onions, soup, then cheese, then tater tots. Cook for an hour at 350. Or if your meat is not lean you will want to cook it and drain it (or just to speed things up). Add the cooked meat, top as described above and cook for 30 minutes, then broil for a few extra minutes to make the tots brown and crispy. |
Nov. 5, 2006
Turkey Brine Recipe
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I got this at my Lunch and Learn cooking class. You can buy a brining bag or just use a clean x-large ziploc or garbage bag if you don't have a stock pot large enough. Brine for Spice Cured Turkey (feeds 12-14) 4 c coarse salt 5 c sugar 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1" pieces 2 stalks celery cut into 1" pieces 2 onions cut into 1" pieces 2 leeks cut into 1" pieces 3 bay leaves 1 head of garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 T whole black peppercorns 1 T ground cumin 2 t crushed red pepper flakes 1 t cloves 2 t whole allspice 8 c water (add more if needed to cover turkey) In a large stockpot, combine all spices. Add the water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. The brine needs to cool completely before the turkey is soaked in it. It can be made a day ahead or chilled over an ice bath. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Place in stock pot, breast side down. Add brine and enough water to cover. Cover the stockpot and refrigerate overnight. {Can be put outside if you live in cold weather (40 or below)} Remove turkey from brine; rinse. Cook as usual. |
Nov. 3, 2006
Recipe for NSREMOM
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Nsremom asked me for my pear recipe so here it is: Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts 4 pears, halved and cored Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 bunch fresh thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese 1/4 c. walnut pieces Preheat oven to 375. Arrange the pears, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Drizle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Strip the leaves from the thyme branches and sprinkle over the pears. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet and spoon a generous amount of crumbled cheese in the center of each pear half, return the pears to the oven and roast until they are tender and the cheese is soft, about 10 more minutes. Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in the oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Chop and sprinkle over roasted pears with cheese. Serve warm. |