Creamed Spinach

Popeye himself would have liked this recipe! A great side dish for any meal or special occasion and includes a make-ahead tip. (Recipe found in USA Weekend, Dec 9-11, 2005, pg 21.)

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4, 10-ounce boxes frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (reserve 1/2 cup liquid)
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and ground black pepper

Directions:

• Combine milk, reserved spinach liquid and garlic in a 1-quart measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl covered with a saucer. Microwave or heat slowly in a medium saucepan until very hot and steamy. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes to soften the garlic.
• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Add hot milk mixture all at once, then whisk until smooth. Stir in spinach, and cook until sauce is thick and bubbly and spinach is tender, but still green, about 5 minutes.
• MAKE AHEAD TIP: Turn onto a large rimmed baking sheet to cool quickly. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Warm slowly over low heat.
• When ready to serve, stir in cheese and season with nutmeg and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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Quick Apple Griddle Cakes

For those chilly Fall mornings, or for a special breakfast treat, try these tasty apple griddle cakes!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated apples (we recommend a firm, tart apple)
• 1 and 1/4 cup flour (you can use white or whole wheat)
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

• Mix egg, milk, butter and apple together.
• Combine dry ingredients and blend with liquids.
• Fry at slightly higher temperature than you would for plain pancakes.
• Makes about 12 griddle cakes

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Cinnamon Sticks

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this tasty treat either for a special breakfast or snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 large loaf unsliced day-old white sandwich bread
• melted butter
• cinnamon sugar

Directions:

• Cut loaf of bread into 1 inch slices and trim crusts.
• Cut each slice into 4 finger-sized lengths. Place on a cookie sheet, cover with a most tea towel, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
• Remove bread from refrigerator. Using pastry brush, brush all sides of each stuck with melted butter. Roll in cinnamon sugar and replace on cookie sheet.
• Bake in a 400 degree Farenheit overn for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot from the oven.
• Serves about 12 people.

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Quick-and-Easy Lima Bake

This is a great recipe if you need a quick side dish or for a potluck dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
• 1/2 clove garlic (or equivalent garlic powder)
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 5 to 6 wieners (all-meat or vegetarian), sliced, optional

Directions:

• Cover and cook lima beans and garlic in boiling water until tender. Drain and remove garlic clove.
• Stir in soup, salt and wieners.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree Farenheit oven for 25 minutes

Serves 4-6 adults

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Sweet Potato Balls

This recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen as seen her Food Network show. You can visit the Food Network website by clicking here.

Ingredients:

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large marshmallow per potato ball

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
• Bake the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash.
• Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, zest and nutmeg.
• In a separate bowl, toss the coconut with the sugar and cinnamon.
• Press mashed potatoes around each marshmallow, creating a 2 to 3-inch diameter ball.
• Roll the balls in the coconut mixture.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully for the last few minutes of cooking; the expanding marshmallows can cause the potatoe balls to burst open.

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Source: http://HomeChef.blogspot.com

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