Friday, November 22, 2024

Repurposing Meatloaf Two Ways

Last Saturday, my brother, Dick, joined us for dinner.  We had Mass before he was scheduled to arrive so I decided to make Crockpot Meatloaf so it would be ready when we got home.  I made a batch and a half because Rae had said she would make Meatloaf Sandwiches for dinner on Sunday.

Meatloaf Sandwich

As a kid, Mom sometimes packed me leftover meatloaf sandwiches for lunch.  Cold meatloaf on soft bread with ketchup.  I loved it but had never made it myself.  Rae's Meatloaf Sandwich was nothing like that!!!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wintery Pavlova with Port Cranberries #CakeSliceBakers

Gorgeous fluffy meringue covered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a savory cranberry compote.  It is not only beautiful but delicious too.

Pavlova with Cranberry Compote

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers......

X is for Xylocarp

What is a xylocarp?  It is a fruit with a hard woody shell.  The best-known xylocarp is a coconut.  And the best way to enjoy coconut?  In a Pina Colada, of course.

PIna Colada

With just 3 ingredients, some ice, and a heavy-duty blender you can enjoy an Xciting Xylocarp Cocktail.....

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Banana Cream Pudding Parfait #SundayFunday

Layers of Nilla Wafer Cookies, Fresh Bananas, Banana Pudding and Whipped Cream.  It's like having Banana Cream Pie in a glass.

Banana Cream Pudding Parfait

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Parfait today....Hey, I'm a poet.....

Friday, November 15, 2024

Holiday Parties and the Weekly Menu

The holiday season is in full swing on the Farm and our calendar is filling up quickly with outings, gatherings, parties and preparations. I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off....

Chicken with no head
Image from Google

I'm just kidding.  Those who know me best, know that there is nothing I love more than spending time with my family and friends......

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Maple Marinara Sauce #Movies&Munchies

Homemade Marinara sweetened with just a touch of Pure Maple Syrup slow cooked in the crockpot.  I added Meatballs and served it over Spaghetti inspired by the movie Elf.

Spaghetti with Maple Marinara

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Cornbread Cupcakes #BreadBakers

These cupcakes contain cornmeal along with the flour.  They are not corn muffins as they are lighter and fluffier than a muffin would be.  They do contain leavening and if you put them into a loaf pan you could call it sweet bread.  

Cornbread Cupcakes

The Bread Bakers are sharing Cornbread recipes today.....