Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This is Alton Browns recipe,which I am going to make on Thanksgiving.

What you need

6 cloves of garlic

31/2 lbs russet potatoes

2 tsp kosher salt

16 fluid ounces 1/2and 1/2

6oz Parmesean cheese

Peel and dice potatoe,making sure all are relitividlythe same size. Place in a large saucepan,add salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.

Heat the 1/2 and 1/2 and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering.

Remove from heat and set aside

Remove the potatoes from heat and drain off water. Mash and add garlic-cream mixture and Parmesean. Stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so mixture thickens,and serve.

Acorn Squash

I love this simple recipe for acorn squash.

1 acorn squash cut in half,seeds removed

2Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar

1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg

Place squash halves on a cookie sheet cut side up

Place 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg in each half

Bake in a pre heated 450 degree oven for 1hour

Deliscious 

Fall Centerpiece

What you need

A pumpkin,whatever size you want

An empty tin can

Flowers,or a pillar candle

Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin,to fit the tin can.

Clean out the inside and place the can in the hole

Add some water if your using flowers or add a candle and some fall decorations.

This would be beautiful on your Thanksgiving Table.

Grilled corn fritters

What you need 

2 cups of corn one handful of parsley 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder one half teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon kosher salt vegetable oil and 1/3 cup milk 

Heat oil in a frying pan ,mix all the ingredients together,using a 1/3 cup form patties and cook the fritters on each side for about five minutes until they are brown and serve with sour cream

This dish is very healthy and very easy to make.

Spinache and Mushroom Quiche

I made this for dinner tonight and it was delishous.

1 10oz box of frozen spinache

Fresh mushrooms thinly sliced

4 large eggs

1 cup of milk

1 cup shredded mozzarella

2 oz. Feta

1 cup grated Parmesean cheese

Preheat oven to 350

Defrost spinache and drain

Spray a sauté pan with non stick spray and sauté the mushrooms

Spray a pie plate with non stick spray and cover the bottom with the spinache spread the sautéed mushrooms and sprinkle the feta on top.

In a bowl beat the 4 eggs add the Parmesean pour over the spinache mushroom mixture. 

Sprinkle the Mozzarella on top and bake for 45 minutes until it's golden brown on top and solid in the middle.

Paper Weaving

This is a really fun project for all ages. For young children it can help with motor skills and older ones can use their creativity to create a beautiful piece of framed Art.

What you need 

Scrapbook papers in different patterns and textures,and an 8x10 frame or any size you choose.

Cut strips about 1/2 inch wide. Lay them out vertically so they will fit inside your frame when finished.

Begin weaving strips horizontally over under until the whole thing is covered.carefully place it in the frame and you have a very interesting piece of Art. If you need to you can always glue it to card stock before framing.

Portobello Veggie Burgers

2cups Portobello Mushrooms cubed

2cups cooked Black Beans

1 Cup Minced Brocoli or Zuchinni 

1/2 cup red onion

3 XL eggs

1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

1Tbl Montreal steak seasoning

1 Tbl Worcestershire sauce

2Tbl minced garlic

3/4 cup grated fresh Parmesean 

Olive Oil

In a large bowl add half the beans and mash them add the mushrooms,the rest of the beans Brocoli,garlic,onion and seasoning. Mix until coated

Add the

eggs,cheese and bread crumbs and mix gently.

Set aside while you place a pan over medium heat add oil.

Once it starts to simmer dampen your hands place about 1/2 cup of the mixture in your hands and form into a patty,continue until all the mixture is used up. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and a crust has formed on the outside.

Serve with your favorite Hummus or Guacamole.