Recipes

[momtochloe]

Well here we are my friends, time to get ready for the Holiday Recipe Marathon!  Now please remember this is a long distance race so pace yourself, stay hydrated and stretch often . . . hopefully out on the couch with a hydrating beverage . . . 

First up is my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving.  Such a wide variety of mains and sides to choose from so please share your best of the best (and if they incude sweet potatoes I would consider it a personal favor).  Many thanks to our friend @walker for giving us an open playing field by letting us chose the next ingredient:

Oven Denver Omelette

8 large EGGS

1/2 cup Half and Half

1 cup shredded cheese

1 cup chopped ham

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion

Whisk EGGS and cream; stir in remaining ingredients.  Pour into a greased 9" square baking dish.  Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes until golden on top.  Test center with knife to see if set.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... POSTER'S CHOICE

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, START YOUR OVENS! 

[honeybeagle]

Crockpot sweet potatoes

Spray a 4 or 5 qt. crockpot and preheat while preparing

3-4 pounds of sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes about 8 cups

In a small bowl combine,

4 tablespoons of melted butter

1/4 cup of packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon of fine sea salt ( morton)

1/2 teaspoon of pepper

1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

Pour over sweet potatoes in crockpot and stir well

You have 2 options of cook time

cook one hour on low and then 2 hours on high

           OR

3 hours on low and one hour on high

For Thanksgiving sweet potatoes you can 1 1/2 x the recipe and cook in a 5 or 6 quart crockpot. I cook on high for 3 hours. Remove lid and top with mini marshmallows. Replace lid and let melt 15 minutes.

[walker]

Thank you @momtochloe for starting us off again here.  I love your fun posts.  And, @honeybeagle, nice to see you here.  Please join us more often. We need more posters to keep things going.  Your Sweet Potato recipe sounds yummy!  Thanks for posting it.  Let us know what you choose for next ingredient.  

NEXT INGREDIENT ..... 😋

[honeybeagle]

Sorry, I am new to this. I am supposed to pick another ingredient? Okay cranberrries!

[Zhills]

Escalloped Apples & Cranberries

1 pkg  Stouffer's® Escalloped (Harvest) Apples

1 can  Cranberry Sauce, whole

Preparation Steps

1. In a bowl, combine thawed Apples and cranberry sauce. Gently fold until well blended.  I like to chop the apples smaller.
2. Pour mixture into a greased baking pan. Spread evenly.

Bake in a 375°F conventional oven for 35-40 min. 

Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Next ingredient:  Potatoes

[walker]

Mashed POTATO Casserole

1 bag of Ore-Ida Frozen Russet Potatoes (cubed)

1 (5 oz) can Evaporated Milk

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 of 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons dried chives

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup real bacon pieces

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray or grease a 9x9" square pan or similar size casserole dish.  Microwave potatoes according to directions on package.  Then mash with the milk and butter.  Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese and bacon. Put into baking dish.  Top with cheese and bacon.  Bake 25-30 minutes.

NEXT INGREDIENT .... GROUND BEEF or 

                                     GROUND TURKEY 

[candys mine]

Turkey Spinach Lasagna

Sauce : 4Tblsp Butter

             4Tblsp Flour

             11/2 Cups Chicken Broth

             11/2 Cups Milk

             1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp pepper

1) In a saucepan  Melt Butter, add Flour stir and cook for 2 minutes

2) Gradually wisk in the Broth and Milk.  bring to a slight simmer then decrease the heat and cook 1 minute.  add the sesonings.

Filling:  1 Lb Ground TURKEY

            10oz Frozen spinach thawed, drained and chopped.

            1 Onion chopped

            1 clove garlic chopped

            2 tsp basil,  1/2 tsp salt  1/8 tsp pepper

           1/2 Cup white wine

            2 TBLSP Vegetable Oil

                  Heat oil in a skillet cook turkey, onion, and garlic  

                  on high until cooked then remove fat.

                  Add wine and let evaporate.

                 add the rest of ingredients  then set aside.

  LASAGNA and CHEESES

           12 oz COOKED Lasagna

            8 oz Ricotta Cheese

            12 oz Grated Mozzerella cheese

            1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

METHOD: 1) Butter a 9X13 pan

                 2)  Add enough Sauce to coat the bottom of pan

                 3) Layer lasagna, Then Turkey/Spinach mix , Then

                     1/2 the Ricotta  and 1/3 of the Mozzerella.

                    Repeat.

                 4) Top with Lasagna, the rest of the Sauce and the

                      Mozzerella and Parmesan Cheeses.

     Cook Uncovered  at 375 f  for 30 - 45 min.

               next ingredient:  APPLES

[RespectLife]

I got this back in 2021.....

Crazy Crust Apple Pie

No rolling or chilling of pie dough required. The crust is made from a batter making this a cross between a pie, a cobbler, and a cake. Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, egg, and apple pie filling. Only takes a minute to make and is ready to eat in about 30 minutes.

Equipment:   Pie plate or 9 in round cake pan

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup melted butter
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 (21-oz) can apple pie filling  ** 2 3/4 CUP
  
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon sugar, optional

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate or cake pan with cooking spray.
• Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, melted butter, milk, and egg. Pour into prepared pan.
• Spoon pie filling over the batter to within 1-inch of the edge. DO NOT STIR.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if using.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

Notes:

• I recommend having all the ingredients at room temperature before making. Combining cold eggs and milk with warm melted butter can cause the egg to curdle. Take the milk and eggs out of the refrigerator about 20 or 30 minutes before making the pie.
• Can use any pie filling you prefer. I used apple, but this will work with any can of fruit pie filling.
• Feel free to add some pecans or walnuts to the pie.
• You can make the pie ahead of time and store it in an air-tight container. It will keep 2 to 3 days.
• You can freeze the baked pie for a quick treat later. Thaw on the countertop for about one hour before serving.

I don't use canned apple pie filling so here is the recipe I used

Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Learn how to make quick and easy homemade apple pie filling recipe from scratch on the stovetop. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes.

Yield:

cups

Ingredients

• 6 cups Apples, cored, peeled and roughly sliced
• 2 cups Water
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup Brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 3/4 tsp Cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder, Optional
• 1/8 tsp Allspice powder, Optional

Instructions 

• In a deep bowl deep bowl, mix together the apples and lemon juice and keep aside. This prevents them from turning brown.
• In a saucepan, add water, cornstarch, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice. 
• Cook on medium heat and bring to a boil, while constantly mixing (or else you will end up with lumps).
• Add the apples and bring to a boil again.
• Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Your apples should be soft but not "mushy."
• Turn off the heat and allow the filling to cool down completely. It will thicken as it cools down.
• Pour this mixture into jars with sealed tops and refrigerate for up 1 week.
• If you are freezing this filling, pour it into freezer bags once it fully cools down. Seal it properlyand freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!

Notes

• Read all my tips above.

Calories: 316kcal, Carbohydrates: 81g, Sodium: 161mg, Potassium: 203mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 68g, Vitamin A: 85IU, Vitamin C: 8.7mg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 316

Author: CakeWhiz

[candys mine]

@RespectLife  Thank You,Thank You, THANK YOU!  I was looking for Something that wasn't a "pie crust Pie"  and This fit's the bill Nicely. That it freezes Is a Great bonus Too!

Thanks again.

Next Ingredient? 

Are we even continuing this game anymore?  Hope so.

[RespectLife]

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@candys mine wrote:

@RespectLife  Thank You,Thank You, THANK YOU!  I was looking for Something that wasn't a "pie crust Pie"  and This fit's the bill Nicely. That it freezes Is a Great bonus Too!

Thanks again.

Next Ingredient? 

Are we even continuing this game anymore?  Hope so.

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@candys mine 

I'm so happy it fit the bill for what you are looking for!

And Thanks for reminding me about the next ingredient!

What am I, NEW????  DUH

NEXT INGREDIENT:

CREAM CHEESE