I had 3 quarts of Strawberries in my frig and I thought, come on girl, make a really good dessert!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Strawberry 4 Layer Delite
I had 3 quarts of Strawberries in my frig and I thought, come on girl, make a really good dessert!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Green Chile Spinach Frittata
This slightly spicy take on an Italian classic is a welcome breakfast, light lunch or dinner option. Gluten free and vegetarian, this is a filling, yet nutritious meal. Of course, meat can always be added and that is always another option in our home.
This is an excellent way to start the Cinco de Mayo celebration!!
This is an excellent way to start the Cinco de Mayo celebration!!
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Pot Roast Beef Dips
Sunday dinners are pretty classic for most Americans.
It's the one day set aside for devotion, family or just plain relaxation.
I always try to make something a little more substantial and special on Sunday.
Like a long, slow cooking Pot Roast. I know, I could make it during the week with my slow cooker, but I really like making the big frou-frou dinner (Roast, carrots, onion, mashed potatoes, big salad, toasted french bread), on the weekend.
The big bonus to this though is the leftover meat and drippings. The anticipation of having
Beef Dips is almost more than the initial roast dinner.
My stomach's growling.........
It's the one day set aside for devotion, family or just plain relaxation.
I always try to make something a little more substantial and special on Sunday.
Like a long, slow cooking Pot Roast. I know, I could make it during the week with my slow cooker, but I really like making the big frou-frou dinner (Roast, carrots, onion, mashed potatoes, big salad, toasted french bread), on the weekend.
The big bonus to this though is the leftover meat and drippings. The anticipation of having
Beef Dips is almost more than the initial roast dinner.
My stomach's growling.........
Friday, April 26, 2013
Slow Cooker Yaki-Teri Chicken
Sometimes kids say the funniest things......
My oldest child, my son, as a baby/toddler couldn't say kitty-cat. So cute, he came up with "diddle-dee, diddle-dee" instead. Sniff, sniff...he just turned 28! (I know, whoa! how the heck did that happen?)
My oldest daughter for the first 5 years of her life could not say washcloth. And oh we made her say it over and over again, because hearing her say "closh-closh" everytime warmed our hearts and just put a smile on our face.
Our second oldest daughter couldn't say her big brothers name and poor thing, he has grown up in our family since the age of 12 being called Ty-Roo. (He's a Tyler).
The baby girl in our family, who is 15, grew up with a big appetite. Playing all the sport she does, that has not in any way diminished. But her pronunciation issue was with food. She could not remember it was Teriyaki and has always referred to it a Yaki-teri.
Simple, but savory with a rich, thick sauce. This easy version of an American Chinese staple is ready to serve when you get home. Best served over simple white or brown rice.
So I give you, a favorite in our family.....
My oldest child, my son, as a baby/toddler couldn't say kitty-cat. So cute, he came up with "diddle-dee, diddle-dee" instead. Sniff, sniff...he just turned 28! (I know, whoa! how the heck did that happen?)
My oldest daughter for the first 5 years of her life could not say washcloth. And oh we made her say it over and over again, because hearing her say "closh-closh" everytime warmed our hearts and just put a smile on our face.
Our second oldest daughter couldn't say her big brothers name and poor thing, he has grown up in our family since the age of 12 being called Ty-Roo. (He's a Tyler).
The baby girl in our family, who is 15, grew up with a big appetite. Playing all the sport she does, that has not in any way diminished. But her pronunciation issue was with food. She could not remember it was Teriyaki and has always referred to it a Yaki-teri.
Simple, but savory with a rich, thick sauce. This easy version of an American Chinese staple is ready to serve when you get home. Best served over simple white or brown rice.
So I give you, a favorite in our family.....
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Short and Sweet
My son, who is in Graduate school in Massachusetts, loves that I blog but has encouraged me to shorten the name.
I have been thinking about it for sometime, and since he mentioned it today I decided to go with it. His reasoning is sound and he does have a BA in Advertising, sooooo.
the new name of this blog is....
You have to admit, Sourdoughnative Living In The Midwest is a mouthful and not conducive to committing to memory, even for me and I'm the author. ahem....
Thank you everyone for continuing to help build my little blog. I'm having a blast and I hope you are also every time you visit!!
I have been thinking about it for sometime, and since he mentioned it today I decided to go with it. His reasoning is sound and he does have a BA in Advertising, sooooo.
the new name of this blog is....
Thank you everyone for continuing to help build my little blog. I'm having a blast and I hope you are also every time you visit!!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Midwest Swedish Meatballs
I know, you're probably thinking, what the heck does the Midwest have to do with Swedish Meatballs?
Well back here, almost 150-200 years ago, most of the immigrants/settlers came from the Scandinavian areas of Europe. In fact in the town I live in, in North Central Iowa, there is a monument memorializing/commemorating the Norwegian settlers of this area.
Uff Dah!!!
What gives this traditional recipe it's Midwestern edge is the use of a chicken gravy mix added to the bland white sauce. It adds an unctuousness (woo-wee!, did I really use that word?) that is not normally in the original recipe.
And back here they're all about things being really tasty!!!
Believe it or not I have made these with a bag of frozen meatballs.......I know, you're going, ewwwwww (Hello---Ikea anybody??).
But, actually after simmering in the sauce and depending upon which brand you buy, they are really quiteunctuous tasty, not to mention faaaaassssttttt!!!!. I also have made them from scratch, preferring to use turkey or a mix of pork and turkey-that's a distinct nod to Iowa and it's pig farmers!
Well back here, almost 150-200 years ago, most of the immigrants/settlers came from the Scandinavian areas of Europe. In fact in the town I live in, in North Central Iowa, there is a monument memorializing/commemorating the Norwegian settlers of this area.
Uff Dah!!!
What gives this traditional recipe it's Midwestern edge is the use of a chicken gravy mix added to the bland white sauce. It adds an unctuousness (woo-wee!, did I really use that word?) that is not normally in the original recipe.
And back here they're all about things being really tasty!!!
Believe it or not I have made these with a bag of frozen meatballs.......I know, you're going, ewwwwww (Hello---Ikea anybody??).
But, actually after simmering in the sauce and depending upon which brand you buy, they are really quite
Midwest Swedish Meatballs
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