Tote Give-Away

I was checking out http://tinsandtreasures.blogspot.com/ and she mentioned a tote give-away. I went to that blogs and they are cool totes. Check it out for yourself at
http://justanotherhangup.blogspot.com.

Fried Zucchini and Onions

Zucchini, cut in slices
Onion, cut in slices
Flour
Cornmeal
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Garlic powder

Slice zucchini and onions and place in bowl. Put equal amounts of flour and cornmeal in zucchini mixtue. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Put lid on bowl and shake. Let sit for 30 minutes, shaking at least twice. Fry until your desired doneness.

I was talking to a friend and she told me this recipe. She mentioned it would be good to include green tomatoes. I love fried green tomatoes so for lunch I mixed up onions and green tomatoes. I used whole wheat flour with the cornmeal and used garlic pepper in place of pepper and garlic powder. I LOVE IT!! The whole wheat flour gives it a nutty flavor and the cornmeal brings in a crunchy texture. I now want to try it with zucchini.

Green Tomato Cake with Brown Butter Icing

Tonight I attended Relief Society where everyone brought something sweet or savory to share. It was so fun to taste everything. Each brought recipes to share. I tried something new since we have lots of green tomatoes and I can only eat so many Fried Green Tomatoes. This is a great recipes. You would never know by the taste that it had green tomatoes in it. Try it and Enjoy!!

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups diced green tomatoes
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Brown Butter Icing
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan. Beat butter and sugar with a mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, beating well. (Batter will be soft.) Stir in tomatoes, raisins and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely.
Icing: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until butter is lightly browned. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.

Southwestern Potatoes Packet and Salmon Packet

The other night I fixed a foil packet dinner that I thought was nothing. My husband thought he was eating a meal kit for a King! I think the Orange Marmalade was the key because he put it on top of his potatoes as well as the Salmon.

Salmon Packet
Foil
Salmon
Seasoning Salt
Orange Marmalade

Place Salmon on foil. Sprinkle a little seasoning salt on top. Spread a thin layer of marmalade. Wrap up foil (double wrap). Bake in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Warm up extra marmalade to add if desired.

Southwestern Potatoes Packet
Reynold's Wrap
2 sheets heavy duty foil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 medium potaotes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salsa, Chopped fresh cilantro, Sour cream

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Center onions on sheet of foil. Top with potatoes. Combine seasoned salt, chili powder and cumin; Sprinkle over potatoes. Top with green chilies. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat to circulation inside. Bake 30 to 35 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven OR grill 15 to 18 minutes in covered grill. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Let stand about 2 minutes until cheese melts. Serve with salsa, chopped fresh cilantro and sour cream.

Korean Beef

My niece Michelle sent me this recipe. At first I used 1/4 cup brown sugar and when I tasted it the soy sauce was strong. My husband doesn't care for soy sauce so I added another 1/4 cup brown sugar and it was perfect. I also added regular onion to the meat, because I like it. I used regular rice because that's what I had. Thanks Michelle, we enjoyed this one!!!!

1 lb lean hamburger

1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 cloves minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon ginger

Salt and pepper

Crushed red peppers

1 bunch chopped green onions

Cook hamburger with garlic and oil. Add seasonings. Simmer a few minutes to blend flavors. Serve over sticky rice and top with green onions.