FoodFoodFood - The Perfect French Fry

Everyone loves French Fries and when it comes to making them at home from fresh potatoes, well sometimes they are less than perfect. But you can still make them as perfect as any restaurant or your favorite fast food place.

Peel 2 pounds of potatoes, cutting them into long french-fry sticks, rinsing them and shaking off excess water.
Then transfer potatoes to a large deep heavy pot, spreading potatoes so they're no more than 2 layers deep. Pour in safflower or vegetable oil to cover potatoes by 1". Place pot over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes (oil will begin bubbling gently). Continue cooking, occasionally loosening potatoes from the bottom of the pot with a heatproof spatula, until potatoes are very tender, 25-30 minutes more. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes longer (oil will bubble more vigorously).

As the temperature rises, the potatoes cook from the outer layer in until the fries are wonderfully crunchy outside and creamy in the center.

FoodFoodFood - Eggplant Tomato Mozzerella

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 Tbsp. oregano

8 oz. fresh mushrooms

1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, chopped

24 oz. Tomato Basil Marinara sauce

¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

2 c. part skim Mozzarella

½ c. fresh Parmesan, grated

Directions

Spray 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer the ingredients in a 9x13 inch casserole dish in the order given. Cover and bake at 400° for 45 minutes.



Option: Serve over any kind of pasta.

FoodFoodFood _ Southwestern Style Omelet

Southwestern Style Omelet

2 large eggs

1/8 tsp coarse salt

1 tsp of milk

¼ cup of Pepper Jack Cheese (or Cheese of your choice0

2 tables spoons of Salsa

1 Tablespoon of fresh Oregano or Fresh Basil

1 oz of salad oil or Olive Oil

Directions

Crack eggs in medium bowl and whisk to scramble the yolk and white together.

Add milk and seasoning then pour into hot non-stick sauté pan then lightly fold until the egg starts to cook.

Add salsa on top of omelet with herb leaves and serve.

FoodFoodFood - Yummy Avocado Butter

Avocado Butter (Spread)

Ingredients

1 ½ large ripe avocados

2oz butter

1T lime juice

¼ tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

2T brown sugar

1/8 tsp salt

Directions

Peel and pit the avocados.

Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor until well combined.

Place mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a log.

Place in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 hours.

Use as a spread on crusty bread, bagels etc…

FoodFoodFood - Coffee Cup Egg Scramble

Coffee Cup Scramble

Want a healthy egg breakfast for your family? It is just minutes away, when we use our microwave to speed up the cooking. This hearty Coffee Cup Scramble is sure to have your whole gang scrambling out of bed.

Serves: 1

Cooking Time: 2 min

Ingredients

1/2 cup frozen shredded hash browns
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon Salsa
1 tablespoon shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

Coat a 12-ounce microwaveable coffee mug with cooking spray. Add hash browns and microwave on high 1 minute.

Add egg and water; beat until blended. Microwave on high 30 seconds; stir. Continue to microwave until egg is almost set, 15 to 30 seconds longer.

Top with salsa and cheese and serve immediately.

FoodFoodFood - Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Warm sandwiches that is oozing with melted cheese and shouting comfort. This easy recipe is a trio of favorite fillings is sure to have your family singing your praises. 

Ingredients

6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
8 (1-ounce) slices Swiss cheese
16 slices egg bread (challah)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk until well combined.

Equally divide the turkey, ham and Swiss cheese on 8 slices of bread. Top with remaining slices of bread.

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip two sandwiches, one at a time, in the egg mixture, coating completely. Place in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until egg is golden and cheese is melted.

Repeat with remaining sandwiches, adding more butter as needed. Serve sandwiches immediately.

FoodFoodFood - Easy One Pot Tuscany Soup

I found this recipe one day after searching for something quick and easy that the whole family would love, and the fact that it only takes one pot..

1 16 ounce package of Beef Sausage (thinly sliced)
1 16 ounce can of beef broth
3 cans of GreatNorthern Beans
1 Large can of diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 package of fresh baby spinach leaves

Italian bread (sliced with butter/garlic & cheese) toasted.

In one large pot, place all ingredients together...simmer on low for 45 minutes, just before serving place spinach leaves in pot to wilt the leaves.

Serve in shallow bowls garnished with baby spinach leaves and warm bread.

FOODFOODFOOD Too-Die-For Banana Split Slices

This is a wonderful new twist on homemade ice cream novelty and is always ready to serve, lickity split. Packing all the tastes of a banana split in an easy-to-slice loaf, Decadent Banana Split Slices are perfectly portioned to keep on hand to reach for one by one!

Serves: 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 quarts chocolate or vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped cherries
3 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
Hot fudge to garnish
Whipped cream to garnish

Instructions

Line a 5- x 9-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap.

In a large bowl, combine ice cream, walnuts, cherries, and bananas; mix well. Spoon into prepared pan, pressing down to mold to pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze 8 hours or overnight.

Invert ice cream onto cutting board and remove plastic wrap. Cut into 9 slices and wrap individually. Keep frozen until ready to serve, then unwrap and top with hot fudge and whipped cream.