Sunday, October 26, 2014

Creamed Spinach


"Creamed Spinach" recipe is as its name promises, creamy and delicious!



Ingredients


2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic; minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Directions

Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. 

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. 

Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 2 minutes to make a roux. 

Whisk in the warm milk a bit at a time to avoid lumps. 

Cook until the sauce begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. 

Add the pumpkin pie spice and a pinch of salt and pepper. 

Turn the heat to low, stir in the cheese, and let melt. 

Stir in the spinach and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to heat it through.





Ghoulish Hell-Hound Meatloaf


"Ghoulish Hell-Hound Meatloaf" will become your favorite go to recipe. It's easy to make and delicious plus it includes a yummy ketchup based topping. 


Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic; minced
1 teaspoon fresh basil; minced
1 medium red bell pepper; diced
1 medium red onion; diced
1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley; minced
2 large eggs
1/4 cup A1 Stake Sauce
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 large yellow onion; sliced

Topping Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoon Grandma’s Molasses
1 Tablespoon French's Mustard

Directions

Line the bottom of the crock pot with the slices of yellow onion.

Pour in 1 1/4 cups of water or beef broth.

In a large bowl mix together all meatloaf ingredients well.

Shape the mixture into a large loaf; like a loaf of bread.

Place the loaf on top of the onions in the crock pot.

Mix together the topping ingredients and spread over the loaf.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.


Oven Directions

  1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 F.

Line the bottom of a large ceramic baking dish with the slices of yellow onion.

Pour in 1 cups of water or beef broth.

Shape the mixture into a large loaf; like a loaf of bread.

Place the loaf on top of the onions in the baking dish.

Mix together the topping ingredients and spread over the loaf.

Cover and cook about 2 hours or until done.

Remove and let rest 8-10 minutes.

Serve.





Chipotle Seasoning


Our "Chipotle Seasoning" is a mixture of spices that provide authentic southwest flavor. A delicious addition sprinkled on pork, beef, chicken, potatoes or baked beans.


Ingredients

1/4 cup Sea Salt; fine
1/4 cup ground cumin powder
1/4 cup smoked paprika powder
3 Tablespoons cinnamon powder
4 Tablespoons chipotle chili powder
4 Tablespoons garlic powder
2 Tablespoons onion powder

Directions

Pour all the ingredients in a medium bowl.

Mix carefully and without using force until blended.

Pour into a small container.

Store in a cool area for up to 6 months.