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Not having a hob/cooker to use for the last half week or so has certainly been a challenge for me. I really hope that when the Engineer comes tomorrow, it is an easy fix!
We did purchase a portable hot plate, but with only two small burners on it, it doesn't really lend itself much to cooking gourmet meals It is however, fab for browning things and heating things up, like soup. I haven't actually cooked any pasta on it yet, but I did cook carrots on it the other day.
It required a bit of difference in planning as I am used to the instant heat of gas. This electric hot plate takes much longer to heat up and it doesn't cool down instantly either, so I keep having to warn Todd that the burner was just on as it is not really obvious by looking at it, but if you set something on it, you would sure know in a hurry, especially if it was your hand or something plastic!
Today (Sunday as I write this) I used it to make our favourite Mexi-Melts, working with it in tandem with our Microwave. Tandem cooking! It works well! We are huge fans of Tex Mex food! I heard rumours that we are supposed to be getting a Taco Bell in Chester, but that was months ago and there isn't one yet, although there is supposedly one in Liverpool. I can't wait!
This is a riff on their Mexi-Melt sandwich, which is kind of like a burrito/wrap. I did make a few changes, so technically they are not identical, but I don't think anyone will really mind. They are fabulously delicious!
We try not to eat a lot of red meat here, so I used ground turkey instead of beef. You can use ground turkey thighs, but I like the turkey breast meat.
This gets simply browned in a skillet. Because I am using turkey breast which is ultra low fat, I add a bit of oil to help keep it from sticking. We like ground turkey so this really works for us. If you are not a fan of ground turkey, you can use ground beef, but do try to use an extra lean one.
Once you get the turkey browned and seasoned (I give my homemade taco seasoning recipe below) you simply layer the meat and two kinds of cheese in a flour tortilla, along with some tomato salsa. How spicy you choose to use, is up to you! I like the mild one myself.
Once you get all of the tortillas filled and rolled, you wrap them up in some damp paper towelling and then nuke them in the microwave for a minute. This is just long enough to heat everything through nicely and melt the cheese.
I make my own Chipotle mayo dip for serving with them. Its a really simple to make also. If you are not fond of mayo, you can use sour cream.
Taco Seasoning Mix
prep time: cook time: total time:
This is better than any packaged mix. No preservatives or chemicals.
ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (not salt)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder (not salt)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 TBS mild chili powder (American style)
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
instructions:
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a jar to combine well. Use as needed. Store, tightly covered in a dark place for up to 6 months.
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These are oh so delicious, especially when you serve them with the mayo which adds a touch more flavour and a hint of creaminess. I like to sprinkle the dip with black olives and spring onions for even more flavour.
Yield: 8
Turkey Mexi-Melts
Quick, easy and satisfying. I have added an optional dip which adds even more taste. Serve with a salad for a light supper, or without for a quick lunch. You can also put together, wrap up tightly and freeze. When you are ready to eat, just thaw at room temperature for an hour or so and then warm as in the recipe instructions.
ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 envelope of taco seasoning mix
- 225g grated strong cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 225g grated Jack cheese (8 ounces)
- 8 to 10 flour tortillas (8 inch)
- 200g tomato salsa (1 generous cup)
- For the Dip: (optional)
- 220g good quality mayonnaise
- 1 TBS lime juice
- 1 tsp chipotle chili paste
- finely chopped black olives and spring onions
instructions:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the ground turkey and brown thoroughly, until no more pink juices remain. Stir in the taco seasoning and heat through.
- Lay out your tortillas. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese down the middle of the tortillas, dividing it equally amongst each. Divide the seasoned turkey equally amongst the tortillas, placing it on top of the cheddar cheese. Spoon a portion of the tomato salsa over top of the turkey in each tortilla, dividing it equally amongst them. Finally sprinkle the Jack cheese over top of the salsa. Roll each tortilla up to enclose the filling. Wrap each in a piece of damp kitchen paper towelling. Microwave 2 at a time for 1 minute on high. Let sit while you microwave them all.
- To make the dip. whisk together the mayo, lime juice and the chipotle paste in a bowl. Top with the chopped olives and onions.
- Serve the hot wraps with the mayo for dipping.
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Authentic or not, these are really delicious. Simple ingredients. Easy method. Quick to throw together. These are big winners all round, especially if you are a fan of Tex Mex!! Bon Appetit!
I actually made this the other day to take to our Relief Society Activity last Thursday evening and am only getting to show them to you now. They were stuck in the queue!
They went down a real treat with the girls and I brought home an empty plate. I like it when that happens, don't you? That means they are winners.
I got the recipe from out of one of those baking books you pick up in the magazine section at the grocery shops. It is in the Best Baking Series, Volume 7, Tasty Traybakes. I adapted and converted the measurements for my North American readers and I did not use the frosting recipe which was given with the recipe as it didn't look that good.
I made a chocolate buttercream icing. I am a big fan of buttercream icing. It went very well on these delectable little squares . . . it really did.
It's a good thing that I was taking them to church for the ladies as they would have been far too dangerous for me to keep in this house with a chocolate cake hating husband around. They would have been too, TOO tempting for me.
That layer of raspberry jam in the middle is a nice touch and helps to make what's moist and delicious, even moister and delicious. You can easily see why they would have been too dangerous for me to have here all on my own. I could not risk eating them all myself . . . I'm fat enough already!
These are perfect for sharing though. Your friends and chocolate loving family will love you to bits if you bake them a pan of these! Trust me on this! Mine did!! Go on . . . make them. You know you won't regret it! (Well, your hips may not thank you on this one, but . . . meh!)
*Rasberry Brownies*
Makes one 9 inch square pan
Printable Recipe
Try to let these sit overnight. They become even moister if you can resist them!
4 large free range eggs
300g caster sugar (1 2/3 cup)
150g unsalted butter, melted (2/3 cup)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
150g of plain flour (1 1/2 cups)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
75g cocoa powder (not drink mix) (2/3 cup)
100g of finely chopped toasted walnuts (3 12 ounces, 14 TBS)
3 TBS seedless raspberry jam
Chocolate buttercream frosting to cover
(A tub of prepared or your own recipe)
Preheat the oven to 165*C/325*F gas mark 3. Butter and line a 9 inch square pan with baking parchment. Butter the paper. Set aside.
Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy. Whisk in the sugar and then slowly whisk in the melted butter and vanilla. Sift together the flour, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Gently stir it in and then stir in the nuts. Spread the batter in the prepared pan, level the surface and bake for 25 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely in the tin,
Once they are cold, carefully remove from the tin and cut in half horizontally with a sharp knife. Warm the jam and spread it onto the bottom half of the brownies. Sandwich wih the top later. Frost with some buttercream frosting. Cut into squares to serve. Delicious!
Corned Beef with Parsley Sauce. This is the meal I have been waiting for 21 years to enjoy! Its true. Corned beef was not something which was readily available in the UK.
Oh you could get salt beef, which is similar, but not the same. You could also get corned beef in the tin, which is nothing like this at all. And all of that came from South America. Nice in a sandwich or hash, but not for dinner on Saint Patricks' Day!
My appetite for Corned Beef was whetted when I first saw the movie Meet Me in Saint Louis with Judy Garland. In those first few scenes of the film they were sitting down to dinner and the cook brought in a large platter with corned beef on it.
It looked delicious, even in black and white.
It is something which I used to cook occasionally for my family when the children were growing up. Generally speaking I glazed the corned beef with a glaze after cooking. This is really easy to do if you wish to do the same.
Simply trim off the fatty layer, leaving only a thin layer of fat. Mix together 4 tablespoons of brown sugar with a tablespoon of mustard and a tablespoon of sweet pickle liquid. Spread this mixture over the fatty top of the beef and pop it into a hot oven.
Roast for about 8 to 10 minutes until glazed and sticky. Delicious!
I did not bother to do this today as I was serving the meat with a lush and creamy parsley sauce. A sticky glaze would have been well out of place.
This is such a simple meal to make, but I know very pricey these days. I paid $16 for this small piece of corned beef. But I was longing for it so much I couldn't resist.
If you have a large family and are still wanting something similar for Saint Patrick's day can I suggest the following:
BOILED DINNER - You can use ham or beef. With cabbage, carrots, turnips and potatoes. This also boasted a parsley sauce.
BACON AND CABBAGE WITH MUSTARD SAUCE - cured pork simmered until tender and then roasted with a delicious buttery bread crumb topping. This is served with a lush and cream mustard sauce, cabbage and buttered boiled potatoes. Delicious.
Or you can do just a plain old boiled corned beef and cabbage. There are many ways to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a delicious meal.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CORNED BEEF WITH PARSLEY SAUCE
Simple ingredients. Nothing outrageous here.
- 2 lb. (1 KG) corned beef, preferably bottom round or brisket
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 TBS butter
- 2 TBS white flour
- 3/4 cup (75ml) milk
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- pinch nutmeg
- salt and ground white pepper
HOW TO MAKE CORNED BEEF WITH PARSLEY SAUCE
It might take a bit of time to cook the beef until tender, but you can just walk away and leave it to simmer so its not very labor intensive at all.
If you can make a cream sauce then you can very easily make this simple parsley sauce and I highly recommend making it as it is delicious with the beef.
Place the carrots and most of the onion (reserve 1 TBS) into a saucepan large enough to hold the beef. Rinse the beef and place into the saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer. Skim off and discard any scum which rises to the top.
Cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 2 1/2 hours until the meat is tender. Remove the meat to a plate and cover with foil. Remove 3/4 cup (75ml) of the cooking liquid and discard the rest.
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Once it begins to foam add the onion. Cook for a minute. Whisk in the flour and mustard powder. Cook for a minute longer.
Slowly Whisk in the milk, parsley, and cooking liquor. Cook whisking constantly until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook for several minutes to cook out any flour taste. Serve the corned beef thinly sliced with the sauce spooned over top.
I served this very simply with some Irish Champ on the side, mashed carrots/parsnips and buttered broccoli.
You can find my traditional Irish Champ recipe here. Its fabulous.
To make the mashed carrots and parsnips, combine 4 carrots, peeled and sliced with 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced in a saucepan. Cover with water to which you have added a pinch of sugar and some salt.
Boil until very tender. (about 15 minutes) Drain well and mash together with a knob of butter, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Delicious!
This was a really delicious meal. Well worth waiting 21 years for. I am really looking forward to enjoying some tasty corned beef hash with the leftovers!
And after that it is back to chicken and fish for me. I hardly ever eat red meat and rarely processed so I reckon I have really outdone myself this week! Happy Saint Patrick's Day tomorrow everyone!
Corned Beef With Parsley Sauce
Yield: 4
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 2 H & 30 MTotal time: 2 H & 40 M
The meal I waited 21 years to enjoy. Tender pieces of corned beef with a delicate parsley sauce. Delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. (1 KG) corned beef, preferably bottom round or brisket
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 TBS butter
- 2 TBS white flour
- 3/4 cup (75ml) milk
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- pinch nutmeg
- salt and ground white pepper
Instructions
- Place the carrots and most of the onion (reserve 1 TBS) into a saucepan large enough to hold the beef. Rinse the beef and place into the saucepan. Cover with cold water.
- Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer. Skim off and discard any scum which rises to the top. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 2 1/2 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove the meat to a plate and cover with foil.
- Remove 3/4 cup (75ml) of the cooking liquid and discard the rest.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan. Once it begins to foam add the onion. Cook for a minute. Whisk in the flour and mustard powder. Cook for a minute longer.
- Slowly Whisk in the milk, parsley, and cooking liquor. Cook whisking constantly until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for several minutes to cook out any flour taste.
- Serve the corned beef thinly sliced with the sauce spooned over top.
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Welcome to my humble home. Sorry about the view of my next door neighbors open garage door, but I wanted to get in a view of my whole front. I need to get some kind of welcome sign for it, but haven't seen one yet that suits I suppose.
One thing I fell in love with when I found this place was the way the front storm door looks like an old fashioned screen door, not to mention the Veranda across the front.
The plants in the garden were already here when I moved in. Hosta's and lilies. I am so not a gardener. Because of my osteo I am unable to get down on my hands and knees for gardening.
I am thinking next year I will get my son in law over and have him help me dig everything up, lay down some kind of garden barrier that will prevent things from growing back and then either cover it with stone or wood chips and then just have maybe 3 large planters.
I do like my hanging baskets and of course a hummingbird feeder was a must. I adore hummingbirds. They are such fun to watch. I actually adore bird watching of any kind.
This is the view when you come in the front door. It is not a very big place really, but it suits me to a "T." I don't need big with just me.
There is this open living/dining area, a galley kitchen, a bath/laundry room and two bedrooms, one small and one larger.
When I first moved into the place, I had my bed (which I had purchased in bits over the winter months), a dresser which had been my mum's and a folding metal chair. I managed to get other bits in time, and I was really lucky that I was able to get reduced prices on everything as they were floor models, or ends of line.
My real extravagance was the rug, but I fell in love with it. It was so bright and cheerful and, well . . . me! I am a Leo so I love bright colors. Because everything else is kind of muted, I thought the rug would go well.
At first when it arrived, I thought wow! Even the delivery guy said that is quite a colorful rug, but my eyes adjusted to it and I love it. It says, "This is a Happy space!"
The little rocking chair was another indulgence. My sister had one at her place and I thought how sweet it is. I saw this one and scooped it up. The few homemade dolls that I managed to salvage are sitting in it, and the little wooden stool that is in front of it is one that my middle son Doug made in shop back in high school. I painted it back then and I feel so blessed to still have it.
There are family photos on the corner bookcase and a few books I cherish. My Susan Branch ones, Flower Fairies, etc.
My sister brought me over a box of Knick-knacks that had been gifts which I gave to my mother through the years. She had forgotten she had them and thought I might like to have them. I feel so blessed to have some family treasures now that I can hand down perhaps.
It also feels a bit like mom is with me. Always a good feeling.
The covering on the sofa is a lap quilt I got on Amazon. I also got one for the armchair. Just to protect them. I am planning on having a pet of some sort.
The crochet shawl on the back of my armchair was one that I had crocheted for my mother and was a gift to her the Christmas just before her passing. I wanted her to be warm. She was such a tiny woman and really felt the cold.
The large painting over the sofa was a free gift from the people at Photowall. I love it and the colous go so well with the room, as does the size. I love Monet.
My curtains are flat single bed sheets. I only just recently put them up. I hung them on clips. Perhaps not the most elegant thing, but they work and afford me some privacy after dark. The birds I managed to bring over from the UK and they didn't break!
They are created by an Etsy Artist in the UK called Simon Aldersey. He does beautiful work. I had first bought one, a robin for my mom a number of years back. It was so lovely and she loved to look at it. It was buried with her.
I then got a robin for both my sister and myself, and that started me collecting all of his birds. I may not be able to afford stained glass windows (which I love) but I have these lovely little glass birds which not only remind me of England which I love, but also birds which I also love and they glow when it is sunny out. Little rays of joy.
I decided to frame these two cards that I got from friends. I loved the sentiments on them and thought they would be nice framed.They are the first things you see when you come in my front door.
The one on the top says, "home is that precious place where your heart feels safe to live, love, grow and simply be safe." The bottom one says, " the heart finds peace and happiness where God remains a welcome guest."
They just seemed so right for framing, and look very much at home where they are now. Reminders that I am loved and cared for, and of the feeling I want for and in my home.
I never thought I would end my life alone, but it is what it is. Many, many people are in the same shoes.
I need to hide those wires. I was able to get myself a television, and a stand to put it on. The stand was also a floor model and serves a dual purpose in that it is also a Heater.
I will surely get good use from it next Winter. It has flickering flames.
There is not much stored inside at the moment. A few picture albums and some candles.
I was lucky and got the tv for a really good price. Its a Roku. I got it on Amazon and it cost me less than $300, but I see now it has doubled in price, so I got really lucky! The Windows of Heaven and all that! It is a smart tv and so I can watch whatever on it. Netflix, Prime, etc.
This little cabinet was another floor model I found and it sort of serves as a divider between the dining area and the living area.
I needed something to hold my food props, etc. The tray is completely separate and a bonus! I got the glasses at a yard sale and my friend Jacquie gave me the large salad bowl. I bought the other bowl at Winner's Home Plus for real cheap and my friend Noelle gave me the sweet tatted collar which looks nice there.
The two paintings are prints I bought last Winter when I was at my sisters. The top one of the Savior is by Simon Dewy, "Lead Kindly Light", and the bottom one is called "To the Rescue," and depicts the Savior walking across the waves to his disciples in the boat.
If anyone needed rescuing and light in their life it was me, and they perfectly exemplify the spirit I want in my home. I want it to be a place filled with light and joy and love.
The bookcase I built myself. I was pretty proud of doing it as well. I have more things of my mom's on the middle shelf, and some cookbooks on the bottom two. I hope to have my mom's teacups on the top two shelves eventually.
Of course mom is always with me. This portrait of her was done when she was about 19. I love it and it is the perfect spot for it. On either side are prints from an artist called Annie Henrie Nader.
The one on the left is called, Forget Me Not. "As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." - Joshua 1:5
It depicts a woman kneeling in a field of forget me nots, and held in the comforting embrace of the Savior.
The one on the right is called, "Loves Pure Light." "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." - Luke 2:14
This painting is symbolic of two different scenes. Initially, this represents a tender moment between Mary and her infant son, the Savior of the world. Angels watch over in love and worship, and all are encompassed by heavenly surroundings.
On further consideration, this painting further represents any mothers pure love toward her child, while watched over by angels, both those on earth and those who have passed on before us. It serves as a reminder of peace, harmony, and the continual outpouring of divine love.
One way which I like to show my love for others is in being able to cook for and feeding them. I expect, and hope that I will be able to do that many times over my remaining years of life, bringing both joy to them and to myself.
My father dropped by for lunch yesterday after his haircut and I made him a grilled cheese sandwich. This is the kind of thing which makes me really happy.
I never thought I would see my father again. Being able to see and spend time with him, to cook for him is the silver lining on all that has happened. I am blessed.
This is where the magic happens. My little Galley kitchen. It is not a large space and there is no window, but it is large enough for me. I bought the rolling Island on the end, again as a floor model, to hold my baking supplies/tools.
Much of what happens in this kitchen is due to the generosity of others. I will forever be grateful for the many gifts of love that were shared and given to me. For the dishes, glassware, kitchen tools, etc. It was very overwhelming and I felt so very blessed by everyone's many kindnesses.
I pinched myself every day, thinking I was dreaming. I wasn't sure I deserved any of it, but I was so very grateful for all of it. You all know who you were. You were angels on earth and I bless and thank you for your many kindnesses.
This is my stove. It was provided with the apartment/house. This along with a refrigerator and a dishwasher.
I bought the toaster oven and the microwave. I thought I would use the toaster oven much more than the stove, but so far I haven't done much but cremate things in the toaster oven, haha.
I am trying to get used to it and in time I hope to master it. I refuse to let it beat me! If you have any tips on toaster oven cookery, I would be most grateful!
This is the view on the other side. In the UK, I bemoaned the fact I had no counter space. Here I have plenty of it and I am so grateful for it!
I hope that I never clutter it up with stuff that I can't or don't use often enough to justify having them.
That is one good thing about the extreme manner in which I downsized in November of last year. Starting off with nothing again, means you can invite into your home only what you need, love and can use. It is a much happier and less stress filled way to live!!
This is my bath/laundry area. Not much to say about this area. I did have to buy myself a washer and a drier. I got a good deal on the pair of them, thank goodness. There is plenty of storage in here for my necessities such as towels, etc. and of course toiletries and cleaning supplies.
There is a large jet tub (which I will probably never use) and a nice walk in shower. It is perfect for me and for my needs. I am borrowing the ironing board and steam iron from my father with the promise that I will iron his shirts when he needs them doing.
They are both Endy and so comfortable. It was easy to put the frame together, my BIL did it in about 10 minutes. Buying the frame was more practical than bringing my mom's old bed over and it also meant that my sister didn't have to buy a bed for her spare room.
She gave me one of mom's night tables and a lamp to use and I have mom's highboy dresser.
There is another longer lower dresser with a mirror, but I probably won't be bringing it over. I have no real way of getting it here and to be honest I don't really need it.
My sister will probably use it more than I ever would. I don't have a lot of clothes and stuff, just what I could bring over in my suitcase and it all fits in this one dresser. I have never been a slave to fashion!
There is a walk in closet at the far end of the room with some built in shelves, quite roomy.
There is also one smaller bedroom, but I didn't bother to take a photograph of that because there really isn't anything in it. My printer on a tv tray, my sewing machine. My light box for photography and some boxes with my art supplies in them from the UK.
Eventually I hope to be able to afford to get a sofa bed or trundle bed in there so that my kids/grandkids will have a place to sleep if they come over, but to be honest, even a couple blow up mattresses and sleeping bags would work just as well, for the amount they would be used.
I also have a garage to park my car in which is nice and roomy.
And that's it in a nutshell! My Home Sweet Home! My little kingdom. I hope you've enjoyed the tour! Thanks so much for visiting! Do come again. Next time I promise to feed you!
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