Brian Crain – Amazing Grace
Roast Beef, Onion Green Beans, Cornmeal-Flour Rosemary Biscuits
Roast Beef~ adapted from Trisha Yearwood ~Salt and pepper all sides of a 5-pound boneless chuck roast.On aluminum foil, shiny side-up, chop red onion over the meat. Pour evenly 1/4 cup cider vinegar. Fold up the top and sides of foil to hold liquid while cooking, having 1 inch of water in the pan. Place in a 450 degree oven for 3 to 4 hours or until falling … [Read more...]
Butternut Black Bean Chili
Butternut Black Bean Chili~ adapted from Troy Eisenmann ~Sauté 3 chopped onions in 1/4 olive oil. After 3 minutes, add 4 minced or finely chopped garlic cloves.(4 cups diced butternut squash needed, set aside)Sauté 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 green bell, and 2 finely diced or minced jalapenos. Transfer to a slow-cooker. Add 2/14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Orange-Chocolate Chip Muffins
Orange-Chocolate Chip Muffins, adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.Stir in 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. In a separate bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel, … [Read more...]
Turnip Artichoke Strata
Turnip Artichoke Strata~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Grate 1 small turnip for 1/2 cup.Grate 1/2 cup Parmesan.Drain 1 can, 7.5 ounces, artichoke hearts.Thinly slice red onion.In a 10-inch cast iron skillet in hot olive oil, saute altogether. Add a handful of deli-sliced Greek peperoncini peppers. Salt and pepper with cajun seasoning.Lightly beat or heavily whisk 8 large … [Read more...]
Orange Duck Marmalade
Get it ready-- It's easy. Outcome?-- stupendous. This is festive, perfect for the cold weather, meeting and greeting friends-- just cook your duck.On a bed of thick sliced red onion, add 1 cup baked ham broth-- grease skimmed off the cold broth. Lay the duck roast; then over the roast, orange marmalade, thinly sliced red onion, hot and spicy cajun seasoning, … [Read more...]
Trisha Yearwood’s Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze, Asparagus Bundles, Strawberry Salad, and Skillet Almond Shortbread
~ Skillet Almond Shortbread ~Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with aluminum foil; butter it.Measure 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar...Stir into 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cups) melted butter.Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time. Sift 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt directly into egg-sugar batter. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure almond … [Read more...]
Don’t Be a Jerk– It’s Christmas, Jerk, lol!
... and don't forget to make homemade fruitcake, "Fruitcake" ! … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chili with Three Beans
Chocolate Chili with Three Beans~ adapted from Better Homes and Gardens ~This is like a Mexican chili, but surprisingly, it's not too spicy. It's just right, a repeat performance-- I'll make this again-- in the same way.Brown 1 pound lean ground beef, drain off the fat. Transfer meat to a slow cooker and add 2 14.5-ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes (juice included). … [Read more...]