Recipe: From the Mormon Cookbook
My version for two people:
1.5 pounds ground beef
1 tsp salt
Half a medium onion, finely chopped
Half a green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup ketchup
5 oz. tomato puree
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
In a large skillet brown ground beef. Drain, if necessary. Sprinkle with salt. Add onion and green bell pepper and cook until tender. Stir in ketchup, tomato puree, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
This made 4 sloppy joes for dinner and 2 or 3 sloppy joes for leftovers. I will definitely add this to the rotation. I would much rather eat this to control the level of sodium than the canned stuff.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 24th, 2011 - Apple Pancakes
Recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/11/apple-pancakes/
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups of milk or yogurt (I used milk and am only assuming that the yogurt will work as well)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 medium apples, peeled and coarsely grated (I used yellow delicious, but will use a more tart variety next time)
Extra flavorings (see recipe notes)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
1. Mix the eggs with the milk or yogurt in a large bowl.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together.
3. Combine the wet and the dry ingredients and stir in the apples and whatever other flavorings you see fit.
4. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over low to medium heat. Drop large spoonful of batter into the pan and flatten it out a little (otherwise, you might have trouble getting them to cook in the center) and cook until golden brown underneath. Flip the pancakes and cook them for an additional two or three minutes.
5. Either dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately, or keep on a tray in a warmed oven until you are ready to serve them.
Changes: I used 3 medium Gravenstein apples and they seemed to work just fine. I also added cinnamon and that added a good flavor. The batch made enough for dinner and lunch the next day.
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups of milk or yogurt (I used milk and am only assuming that the yogurt will work as well)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 medium apples, peeled and coarsely grated (I used yellow delicious, but will use a more tart variety next time)
Extra flavorings (see recipe notes)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
1. Mix the eggs with the milk or yogurt in a large bowl.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together.
3. Combine the wet and the dry ingredients and stir in the apples and whatever other flavorings you see fit.
4. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over low to medium heat. Drop large spoonful of batter into the pan and flatten it out a little (otherwise, you might have trouble getting them to cook in the center) and cook until golden brown underneath. Flip the pancakes and cook them for an additional two or three minutes.
5. Either dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately, or keep on a tray in a warmed oven until you are ready to serve them.
Changes: I used 3 medium Gravenstein apples and they seemed to work just fine. I also added cinnamon and that added a good flavor. The batch made enough for dinner and lunch the next day.
Sunday, September 25th, 2011 - Baked Chicken Quarters
Recipe: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/classic_baked_chicken/
I followed the recipe exactly.
The skin did not come out as nice and the olive oil made a big mess in my oven. I think I will try just putting them in a corning ware dish next time to keep from having a big mess. I need to try making that gravy from the drippings next time.
I followed the recipe exactly.
The skin did not come out as nice and the olive oil made a big mess in my oven. I think I will try just putting them in a corning ware dish next time to keep from having a big mess. I need to try making that gravy from the drippings next time.
Friday, September 23rd, 2011 - Baked Acorn Squash
Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/10/delicious-baked-acorn-squash/
Changes: I don't broil them in the last five minutes because I don't know how to broil.
The squash didn't taste that great on it's own, but mixed up with the filling it was good. This is a good and filling side dish. I need to figure out how to pick good squash.
Ingredients
- 2 whole Acorn Squash
- Kosher Salt To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons (to 3 Tablespoons) Brown Sugar
- Pure Maple Syrup
Preparation Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Halve each squash, then scrape out the seeds and stringy membranes. Place the halves, flesh side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle each half with salt.
Next add a generous tablespoon of butter to the center of each squash followed by 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar. Next drizzle squash with maple syrup.
Pour 2 cups water in the bottom of the baking pan.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 30-45 minutes, or until squash is golden brown.
In the last 5 minutes of baking, turn on the broiler and allow tops to get a little more brown and the butter/sugar mixture to bubble.
Changes: I don't broil them in the last five minutes because I don't know how to broil.
The squash didn't taste that great on it's own, but mixed up with the filling it was good. This is a good and filling side dish. I need to figure out how to pick good squash.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 - Pita Salad
Recipe: http://www.thejoykitchen.com/recipe.lasso?recipe=1187&menu=two
Changes: Did not add mint or parsley.
This was fine, nothing great, but would make it again if I needed to. I served this with falafel.
Changes: Did not add mint or parsley.
This was fine, nothing great, but would make it again if I needed to. I served this with falafel.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 - Meat Lasagna
Recipe: America's Test Kitchen Hearty Meat Lasagna
Changes: None, I followed the recipe exactly. I used the 1/2 lb. ground beef and 1/2 lb. sausage version.
Comments: A little ricotta goes a long way. Next time, I would think about even doing half as much ricotta mixture. Darren wants me to try cottage cheese instead.
Changes: None, I followed the recipe exactly. I used the 1/2 lb. ground beef and 1/2 lb. sausage version.
Comments: A little ricotta goes a long way. Next time, I would think about even doing half as much ricotta mixture. Darren wants me to try cottage cheese instead.
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