Lemon Pie or Lemon Tartlets

I saw this post from Amy Wirtz Robinson and since I love lemon in cakes and pies I just had to give it a whirl!  Thanks Amy for sharing!

I am using the same ingredients as Amy but I put my filling into a 8 large cupcake pan. (I put cupcake liners in it and sprinkled the bottom(approx. 1 tsp.in each cup) with graham cracker crumbs). This tart does not raise because there isn't any flour or baking powder in it. 

Here is her recipe: 

An easy dessert and if you like lemon you are going to love this recipe!

 Happy Baking from my kitchen to yours,

M. J.



 **Thanks again, Amy

Here is her recipe!  Yummy

1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
zest from 2 lemons
juice from 4 lemons or 1/2 cup
graham cracker crust

Mix all above and pour into  graham crust.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until set.  Cool Completely and top with freshly beaten whipped cream.

Whipped cream

1 small container heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 tablespoons confectionery sugar.  Beat on high speed until thickened.  Do not over beat.  Add to top of pie or cupcake and refrigerate.

4/27/12




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Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

 I got this recipe on facebook and although it appealed to me it didn't fill the bill as far as recipes go. 

Here is where I had the problem.  The only thing that is crockpot ready would be the  beef.  All other, including thickening has to be *cooked separately which means you have to take your broth mixture, that your beef has been cooking in,  out of the crockpot and thicken*(it will not thicken in crockpot) so that is one step that I didn't like.  Also you must be careful with the broccoli and should not add it too soon or the broccoli gets  too soft and that I had a problem with thinking I could leave after the meat was tender and add the broccoli and then put the meal on warm setting.  A suggestion is to cook broccoli separately and add right before serving.  

**One last thought.  I thought it was way too sweet.  I personally would kick back on sugar or honey. 

If you like super sweet than do as the recipe calls for.  I didn't think beef and broccoli dish would be so sweet. 

Note:  I'd rate this meal a C.  The only way I would make this again and thinking back I don't think I'd make it.  I don't think it's a true crockpot dish.  JMO...

CROCKPOT BEEF AND BROCCOLI - Ehhh  served over rice( Ehhh)

 Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
1 cup beef consomme(I used beef  broth)
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar or honey(I used honey)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cooled sauce from the crock pot after being cooked
Fresh broccoli florets (as many as desired)
Hot cooked rice (brown rice, or riced cauliflower)

Directions
1. Place beef in a crock pot.
2. In a small bowl, combine consomme, soy sauce, brown sugar/honey, oil, and garlic. Pour over beef. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. In a cup, stir cornstarch and sauce form the crock pot until smooth. Add to crock pot. Stir well to combine. (If your sauce is not thickening, try bringing your sauce to a boil on the *stove top with the corn starch mixture. Boil until your desired consistency is reached).
4. Add broccoli to the crock pot. Stir to combine.( Cook broccoli and add right  before serving)
5. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes on high (the sauce has to boil for it to thicken).
6. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Easy Mozzarella or Caprise Salad! Last Chance!!

Fresh Caprise Salad

Make one of these while you can still get homegrown tomatoes!

This easy salad is sure to please anyone.  Simple ingredients tastefully displayed on a plate or platter will not only taste great but present beautifully.  A great addition to any meal!

Happy Easy appetizer!
 

M.J.

1 lb. fresh mozzarella (usually sold in ball form) cut in slices
2 to 3 red tomatoes sliced or wedged
fresh basil pieces, remove stems
black olives
salt and pepper
Balsamic drizzle
olive oil drizzle

10/2/12