Stew, two ways

Stew   2 lbs. Stew Meat, 1 1/2" cubes or (Vegetarian Alternative) 1 cup Flour 2 tbsp. Oil 4 cups Broth, Vegetable or Beef 2 Onions, cubed 2 Carrots, cubed 2 Potato, cubed 2 Parsnips, cubed 2 rutabaga, cubed ½ tablespoon salt, Beef Stew spice, off the shelf package   Servings/Yield: 4 servings

1.Coat meat or vegetarian alternative in flour and brown in hot oil. Make sure all sides are browned in order to prevent gummy, flour taste in stew. 2.Once meat or vegetarian alternative is browned, add salt and stew spices. Be sure to read stew spice package for serving amounts, and also ensure no meat products if using for vegetarian alternative. Stir in broth, making sure to incorporate entire pan. Simmer for about 25 minutes. 3.Turn heat from simmer, back to medium and add all vegetables. Stir in to mix and incorporate. Then simmer for about 45 minutes. 4.Serve with a sturdy bread. Salt and pepper to taste. For a nice presentation, sour cream looks great and tastes wonderful as well.   Source Mitzi, of course : Used on Blog Categories Ⓒ Stews Ⓚ Stew Ⓚ two ways

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Joels' Caesar Salad and Mary's Fudge....

Part One - Joel makes Caesar Salad:



And if you need a Happy Realtor:




Part Two - Mary makes Fudge!

Uncle Dodo's Famous Caesar Salad 3 Heads Romaine Hearts, Washed; Dried; Quartered; Sliced 3 Muffins English Muffins, Sliced; Cubed ½ cup Olive Oil, To consistency 1 Tablespoon Garlic Salt, To taste 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard, To taste 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar, To taste 2 Tablespoons Anchovy Paste, To taste 6 Cloves Garlic, To taste, pressed 1 ½ tablespoonsWorcestershire Sauce, To taste 1 Coddled Egg , Optional ½ Lemon , Squeezed ⅓ Cup Parmesan cheese, As desired; shredded or grated Servings/Yield: 6-8 Rating:

1.Crouton Preparation: Slice croutons in half and cube. Warm several tablespoons of olive oil in non-stick (this is important) pan. Add cubed english muffins to pan and toss to coat with olive oil; salt to taste with garlic salt. Toast while tossing occasionally until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool. 2.Dressing Preparation: In medium bowl, add anchovy paste, dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar; whisk. Add worcestershire sauce; whisk. Add garlic and remainder of olive oil and whisk until mixed and thick. If you are choosing to add coddled egg, add at this point. This recipe is based on taste, so throughout this preparation, dip croutons into dressing as you mix to sample. You will know as you are tasting if is the appropriate mixture of ingredients. 3.Lettuce: Halve romaine hearts and slice like a loaf of bread. Wash and spin in salad spinner until dry. Keep chilled for best results. 4.Tossing: In large wooden bowl, add lettuce. Drizzle dressing preparation over lettuce. For best results, use both hands to toss salad. This helps keep lettuce crisp. Top off with croutons and serve! If you choose to add cheese, sprinkle atop to desired results. Source Doctor Tim's Kitchen : Used on blog Categories Ⓒ Salads Ⓚ Caesar Salad

Papa Vic's Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge 5 ½ cups Sugar 12 ounces Evaporated Milk ¼ pound Butter, (one stick) 12 ounces Marshmallow Creme, *Your favorite store brand will do* 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla 30 ounces Chocolate Chips, *milk or dark chocolate* 1 ¼ cups Peanut Butter 1 cup Walnuts, *optional* Servings/Yield: 150 Rating:  Difficulty:

1.Grease 15" x 10" x 2" glass pan with butter stick. Use heavy flat bottom large pot. Stainless steel is best. 2.Add butter and evaporated milk to pot while heating on low until melted. Add marshmallow creme, sugar and salt. Raise to medium and stir, stir, stir!! Keep scrapping the bottom of the pot so nothing sticks. Lower heat as needed; slight browning (caramelization) will occur. Boil for 5 mins, stirring all the while. Turn off heat, stir in chocolate chips. Add vanilla and peanut butter (walnuts if desired) and stir together until well blended. 3.Pour into pan while stir very hot. Let cool until firm or solid. Cut into 1" x 1" squares for serving. Enjoy!! Store in refrigerator for safe keeping. Source Mary's Dad : Used on Blog Categories Ⓒ Candy Ⓒ Chocolate Ⓒ Desserts Ⓒ Fudge Ⓚ Fudge Ⓚ Peanut Butter Ⓚ Chocolate

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