Savory Clafoutis

Hi and welcome.

I've been working on getting together a few new recipes I  think would be of interest.

This particular recipe I thought would be very easy and a nice change for you.

We tend to make the same recipes over and over and I am guilty of it.  We know what works for our family and I know my hubby and he will try a new recipe and give his opinion.

He enjoyed this very much and I included hot sausage to give it a punch.

You can use ham, bacon or even prosciutto in it.  It all depends on your taste.

This recipe is similar to an Impossible Pie type dish if you are aware of what that is. It makes its own crust. 

Note:  ONLY use 1 cup of cooked ground sausage.  I used more and it was too thick.  I wanted more of a custard texture with some sausage mingled in it.  Mine was a little too meaty..

 Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for the Savory  Clafouti (Very adaptable, could use bacon, ham, sausage & various cheeses)

 I sauteed in olive oil 1 garlic clove, 1/2 onion, with 1 cup of ground hot sausage.. set aside

In a mixing bowl place 1/2 cup flour.  Add 2 beaten eggs, 3/4 cup cream (or milk) (I used milk),1 tablespoon melted butter, salt & pepper. Whisk well. or you can use your blender to blend it well.

After whisking egg milk mixture add 1 cup grated cream cheese@mozzarella blend,(new blend I saw and bought)and
 1 cup grated sharp cheddar & some finely chopped scallions and parsley. ****Note substitute cheese if you like ( gruyere)cheese can be used as well..

 Fold sausage gently into milk/ cheese mixture and pour into a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for approximately 25 minutes at 425 degrees depending on your oven.   Note:  You will notice the center is set and doesn't jiggle. 

Garofalo pasta with spinach, bacon and diced tomatoes

Pasta again.  That's what's cooking in my kitchen....

I really try to come up with good recipes for everyone but with my Italian hubby pasta has to be included in most recipes.  I like to watch carbs but with my guy it just isn't easy.  Adding some bacon changes somewhat boring ingredients to quite tasty.

This recipe is quite simple.

10 oz. of pasta cooked according to directions.(salt water)
6 slices crisp bacon broke in pieces( add Right before serving to insure crispness)
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
2 T olive oil
1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1/2 bag frozen spinach (you can use fresh if you have it)
salt and pepper to taste
  

11/11/19

In a medium size pot saute bacon until crispy.  Remove bacon and break into small pieces.  Add 1 T olive oil and minced garlic.  Saute..add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.  Cook several minutes.  Rinse spinach under cold water and drain by squeezing as much water out of the spinach as you can. Add spinach and broken pieces of bacon to tomatoes.  Toss with 1 more tsp. olive oil and drained pasta.

I topped this dish with a little shredded mozzarella.

It's good! I could have seasoned it a bit more.  Next time will add a little more salt and red pepper for a little more bite.

Enjoy!

Chopped Wedge salad dip

This is a great appetizer for a party or cookout. Easy to make and really delicious. Getting right to the point with this recipe today.  Yummy! Enjoy!

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
 1 c. sour cream
 1 package Ranch Dressing Mix
 1½ c. chopped romaine lettuce
 ½ c. chopped tomatoes seeded
 ½ c. chopped crispy cooked bacon
 2-4 oz. crumbled blue cheese( I used crumbled feta)
(according to taste)
 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives


1. Combine cream cheese, sour cream,
and Ranch Dip mix and mix until

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1. Spread into the bottom of a 9-
inch pie plate or other similarly
sized pan.

1. Top with lettuce,
tomatoes, bacon, blue
cheese, and chives.

8/8/17

From my kitchen to yours,

Pasta with spinach and bacon

8 oz. cooked bacon
2 cloves minced garlic
12 oz. spinach
1-14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
I lb. penne pasta
2 T Olive oil

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Add spinach and sauté a few minutes.   Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.

Toss with drained pasta and serve with a little Parmesan cheese.

Shrimp and cheesy grits

I've been wanted to make shrimp and grits for months.  I personally love grits and if you aren't sure if you'd like them try a small amount.  They are similar to polenta or cream of wheat in texture although I think grits have a little more texture.  

I came across this recipe online on the Food network.  It did call for sausage and bacon using the bacon drippings to saute the veggies but since I only had shrimp available I adjusted the recipe to my liking.  Hubby and I both totally enjoyed this but if you would like add the cooked sausage and bacon to this recipe.  All in all this is a very tasty and delicious recipe. Serves 2 generous servings.

 Enjoy!

I lb. cooked  peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1/2 cup each  diced, red, green and orange pepper
1 medium onion diced or sliced
1 clove minced garlic
1 small lemon
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 T butter
4 T oil
2 chopped scallions (green tops too)optional for garnish

Saute vegetables in butter and olive oil until tender.  Add shrimp and saute until shrimp are heated through.  

1/2  cup grits
1  1/2 cup water
1/2 cup half and half
Salt to taste


Bring water, grits and salt to a boil in a 3 quart sauce pan with a lid.  Stir in half and half and simmer until grits are thickened.  Add cheese and stir.  Set aside.

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1. Sprinkle cooked shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper; drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside in a bowl. 
2. Saute  green, red, and yellow bell peppers, onion,in butter and olive oil until tender. Add seasoned shrimp and stir until shrimp is warmed.






3. Serve shrimp mixture over cheese grits.

Ham, Bacon and cheese (muffin sliders)

I had planned to made Monkey bread for our Saturday social but changed my mind when the morning arrived so I'm typing this post hoping that I'll get the result I'm looking for.  I'm using deli ham, bacon bits and provolone cheese to fill them. You can use and Pillsbury brand or non name buttermilk biscuits. Mine were from using Aldi's brand.

3/31/17

9 oz. deli ham cut in small strips or pieces
6 oz. cut in pieces provolone cheese
Real bacon bits
2 pkgs Buttermilk biscuits
butter
honey mustard optional 

Sesame seeds optional 

Set oven to 375 degrees

Spray muffin cups generously.

Cut biscuit in half across. Press one half in bottom of muffin cup 

Fill with ham, cheese and bacon bits

Place top on muffin and press around edges. Brush tops with softened butter and Top with a few more bacon bits and sesame seeds.  Bake 375 for 12 to 15 minutes.  When top is slightly browned remove from oven and  Allow to set a minute or two  and remove gently.   I placed mine in a basket lined with foil to keep them warm. Easy to make and a nice addition to our brunch.

 Makes 12 to 15 biscuits

original post 9/10/16

Savory impossible pie

Sharing this recipe for those who enjoy quiche type recipes.


All of the impossible pies that I have made have been of the fruit and sweet nature.

Today I ventured into savory taste and it was quite tasty. Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch this is a very tasty and easy to make.

IMO it's More like a quiche than a pie as with impossible pies there is no crust to make so it makes one. How easy is that? 

A Short and savory recipe to enjoy.

Serve with a side of fruit or potato.

1. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons melted
2. 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese 
3. 2 cups shredded cheese (I used American and sharp cheddar)
4. 4 ounces crispy bacon broken in pieces
5. 4 scallions, chopped fine
6. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
7. 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
8. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
10. 1 cup half-and-half
11. 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
12. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
13. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg(I did not use any nutmeg)

1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9-inch pie quiche plate with softened butter, then coat plate evenly with Parmesan.
2. Combine bacon, cheese and scallions in a bowl. Sprinkle cheese-and-bacon mixture evenly in bottom of prepared pie dish. Combine flour, baking powder, pepper and salt in now empty bowl. Whisk in half-and-half, eggs, melted butter, mustard and (nutmeg) until smooth. Slowly pour batter over cheese-and-bacon mixture in pie quiche dish.
3. Bake until pie quiche is light golden brown and filling is set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Slice into wedges. Serve warm.Serves 8

 adapted recipe to my families liking. rosemary and the goat.com