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26
Oct
2023

Classic Pot Roast

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Classic Pot Roast is comfort food at it’s very best! Make this delicious, tender beef dish for those you love, using only a few ingredients!

When I was growing up I looked forward to my Mom’s pot roast. She would put the meat, along with carrots, onions AND potatoes in the pot and while it cooked, our little house would smell so good!

These days, I love cooking roast with carrots and onions only, and prefer to make mashed potatoes (and gravy) separately to serve on the side. YUM! Same great taste, and our home still smells amazing while it cooks!

To me, a tender pot roast is comfort food, and when I make it nowadays, it brings back warm memories from my childhood. I don’t make it as often now, because I’m only cooking for two. When I do make it, I buy a small roast which is enough for several servings and leftovers!

There are so many ways to season and prepare pot roast. I found the original recipe for this pot roast online a while ago, made some very minor changes, and this is how I make classic pot roast now.

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Pan-Sear The Veggies

The first thing to do is pan-sear the onions and carrots separately in a large Dutch oven. NOTE: You will use this pot for the roast as well, so it must be oven-safe.

Heat a couple Tablespoons of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over Medium-High heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the prepared onions. Each one of the onions should be peeled, ends trimmed, and then cut into 8 wedges (from top to bottom).

Cook the onions about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and translucent. Carefully remove and transfer the onions to a plate.

Now add the carrots (2″ slices) to the hot pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they’re slightly browned. Remove them and transfer to the plate, as well.

Now you should have a large plate with the pan-seared onions and carrots on it. Set these veggies aside while you brown the beef.

Season And Pan-Sear The Pot Roast

Season the pot roast generously on all sides with salt and pepper. Add a bit more oil to the pan (if necessary), and heat it on Medium-High.

When the oil is very hot (but not smoking), add the seasoned pot roast. Pan-sear the meat for about 2 minutes without moving it, then turn to the other side and repeat, to ensure all sides of the meat are browned.

You will not cook the beef all the way through, but simply want all sides of the roast to be browned. When done, remove and transfer the browned roast to a plate.

De-Glaze The Pan

After browning the onions, carrots and beef, there will be little bits of them stuck to the bottom of the pot. They have lots of flavor, so it is time to de-glaze the pot!

To do this, add 1 cup of beef broth and minced garlic to the pot, and cook on Medium-High, for 1-2 minutes. Use a spoon to scrape those browned bits off the bottom of the pot as it cooks.

The browned bits add a LOT of flavor to the broth the roast will cook in, so don’t skip this step! Remove the pot from the heat.

Bake The Classic Pot Roast

Place the roast back into the pot, then add the remaining 2 cups of beef broth. The broth should come about ½ way up the sides of the roast.

Surround and cover the roast with the carrots and onions. Add a couple sprigs of fresh rosemary and several sprigs of fresh thyme to the top.

Put a lid on the pot and bake the pot roast at 275° F. for 3 hours (low and slow!). Cooking the meat low and slow will produce a very tender roast!

NOTE: If you are using a larger roast (4-5 pounds), you will need to let it bake for about 4 hours at the same temperature.

Serve And Enjoy Classic Pot Roast

When the classic pot roast is finished baking, carefully transfer it to a serving platter. Be careful, the meat is usually falling-apart tender!

Arrange the carrots and onions on the platter, and spoon a bit of the broth from the pot over the top, if desired. Slice the pot roast into individual portions, transfer to plates and add the onions and carrots. Serve with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!

Our favorite way to enjoy this meal is with green beans from our garden, and mashed potatoes and gravy (made from the beef broth remaining in the pot). It’s such a comforting and delicious meal!

The pot roast, carrots and onions all have wonderful flavor, and are VERY tender! I hope you have the opportunity to make this dish for those you love, and trust you’ll enjoy it, too.

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by. I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Classic Pot Roast

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs 15 mins

Classic Pot Roast is comfort food at it's very best! Make this delicious, tender beef dish for those you love, using only a few ingredients!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic pot roast

Servings: 5 (from 3lb. roast + veggies)

Calories Per Serving: 597 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

3 pound pot roast (chuck roast)
salt and black pepper to season beef generously
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
6 medium carrots peeled, cut in 2" round pieces
2 medium yellow onions peeled, each cut in 8 wedges, top to bottom
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups beef broth
4-6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 275℉. (or 135℃.)
Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven (oven-safe) over Medium-High heat. When oil is shimmering, add onion wedges. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and translucent. Remove/Transfer onions to a plate. Add carrots to the hot pot; cook 2-3 minutes on Medium-High until slightly browned. Remove/Transfer carrots to the plate, as well.
Generously season roast with salt and pepper on all sides. Add more oil to the pot (if necessary); heat on Medium-High. When oil is hot, add roast. Cook meat for 1-2 minutes without moving it, then turn to the other side; repeat to ensure all sides are browned (but not cooked through). When done, remove/ transfer roast out of the pot to a plate.
Add 1 cup beef broth and minced garlic to the pot; cook on Medium-High for 1-2 minutes. Use a spoon to scrape the browned bits off the bottom as it cooks. Remove pot from the heat.
Place roast back into the pot; add remaining 2 cups beef broth. Broth should come about ½ way up the sides of the roast. Add carrots and onions. Place sprigs of fresh rosemary and fresh thyme on top. Put a lid on the pot and bake roast at 275° F. for 3 hours (low and slow!). NOTE: If using a larger roast (4-5 pounds), you will need to let it bake for about 4 hours.
When finished baking, carefully transfer roast to a serving platter. Be careful, the meat is usually fall-apart tender! Discard thyme and rosemary. Arrange carrots and onions on platter; spoon a bit of broth over the top, if desired. Slice pot roast into portions, transfer to plates; add onions and carrots. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Classic Pot Roast

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/5 of total))

Calories 597 Calories from Fat 333

% Daily Value*

Fat 37g57%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Trans Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 17g

Cholesterol 188mg63%

Sodium 809mg35%

Potassium 1287mg37%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 55g110%

Vitamin A 12304IU246%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 94mg9%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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22
Oct
2023

Vegetable Cheddar Quiche

categories: Breakfast

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Make a delicious vegetable cheddar quiche to enjoy at breakfast, lunch or dinner! Easy to make, and filled with cheese and lots of veggies.

Today I want to share a recipe I created for a delicious vegetable cheddar quiche! I LOVE all varieties of quiche, and appreciate how versatile it is. We enjoy eating quiche for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

This recipe has lots of veggies in it because I wanted to use up loads of veggies we had in our refrigerator! After thinking about different ways to cook them, I I decided to create my own recipe for a yummy quiche that featured them.

A traditional pie/pastry crust is filled with sautéed fresh zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, green onions and carrots. You can use a frozen (thawed) 9″ deep dish crust or a homemade one. Your choice!

After topping the veggies with grated cheddar cheese, a traditional egg filling is poured over these ingredients and the quiche is baked to perfection! Vegetable Cheddar Quiche is delicious, colorful, and full of “good for you “veggies! Here’s how to make it.

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Cook The Veggie Filling

Finely chop the fresh veggies. Try and keep all the pieces about the same size, so they will cook evenly (I cut round zucchini slices into quarters).

Heat oil in a large skillet on Medium heat. Add the veggies (except garlic), and sauté them, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.

Stir the minced garlic into the vegetables until combined and cook for 1 more minute, stirring often so the garlic doesn’t burn.

When finished cooking the veggies, transfer them from the skillet to a bowl, and let them cool to room temperature. Set aside.

Prepare The Egg Filling

Now it’s time to make a traditional egg filling for the quiche. Whisk eggs, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a medium-sized bowl until fully combined. Set the bowl aside.

Prepare The Quiche For Baking

You can use a purchased DEEP DISH pie crust (thawed) OR use a 9″ homemade deep pie crust to make this quiche. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust several times with the tines of a fork.

Add the “cooled to room temperature” veggies to the pie crust, and spread to cover the bottom of the crust.

TIP: It’s important the veggies have cooled so they don’t cause the bottom of the pie crust (containing butter or shortening) to “soften or melt”.

Sprinkle the veggies with grated cheddar cheese, making sure to cover the surface of the quiche as much as possible.

Bake The Quiche

Place a large piece of aluminum foil on the oven shelf UNDER the shelf you will be baking the quiche on. This will help with cleanup in case it drips!

Carefully pour the egg filling over the veggies and cheese in the pie crust. Note: The pie crust will end up being VERY full!

CAREFULLY transfer the vegetable cheddar quiche onto a middle rack in a preheated 400°F. oven, being careful not to spill the filling!

Bake at 400°F. for 15 minutes, then turn the heat down to 300°F, and continue cooking for 35-40 minutes. When done, the top of the quiche should be golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the top/middle of the quiche should come out clean.

Serve The Vegetable Cheddar Quiche

Transfer the baked vegetable cheddar quiche (still in the pie pan) to a wire rack, and let it cool for 12-15 minutes, to let the filling “settle” and firm up some. As it cools, it will slightly deflate a bit, as the hot air dissipates inside the quiche.

Slice the quiche into 8 wedges, and serve with your favorite salad or fruit on the side. We enjoy this delicious quiche for breakfast, lunch and dinner! One quiche slice provides protein from the eggs and a fair amount of delicious veggies!

Leftover quiche can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for several days. The leftover quiche can be easily reheated in a microwave, for convenience (and quick lunches or dinners!).

I hope you have the opportunity to make and enjoy this delicious recipe for vegetable cheddar quiche, and trust you’ll enjoy it as we do!

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Vegetable Cheddar Quiche

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

Make a delicious vegetable cheddar quiche to enjoy at breakfast, lunch or dinner! Easy to make, and filled with cheese and lots of veggies.

Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegetable cheddar quiche

Servings: 8

Calories Per Serving: 264 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Quiche:

1 9" deep dish pie crust uncooked/thawed
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup zucchini quarters ½" round slices, cut in ¼'s
½ cup broccoli florets small florets
½ cup cauliflower florets small florets
1½ stems green onions (scallions) bulb and stem, chopped
⅓ cup red bell pepper chopped-small pieces
5 baby carrots sliced- small pieces
1½ teaspoons minced garlic

For Egg Filling:

4 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉. Prick bottom and sides of uncooked/thawed 9" deep dish pie crust several times with the tines of a fork.
Prepare veggies: Chop veggies about the same size (small), so they'll cook evenly. Heat oil in large skillet on Medium. Add veggies (except garlic); sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Stir garlic in until combined; cook 1 more minute, stirring often so garlic doesn't burn. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer veggies to a bowl; Set aside and let cool to room temp.
Make egg filling: Whisk eggs, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper together in medium bowl until fully combined. Set bowl aside.
Add "cooled to room temp." veggies to pie crust. Spread to cover bottom of crust. Sprinkle with grated cheese, covering veggies as much as possible. Pour egg filling over veggies/cheese. Pie crust will be VERY full! CAREFULLY transfer quiche onto middle rack of oven, being careful not to spill!
Bake at 400°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 300°F, and continue cooking 35-40 minutes. When done, quiche should be golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the top/middle should come out clean. Transfer pie plate to a wire rack; let cool 12-15 minutes before slicing/serving.
When ready to serve, slice into 8 wedges. Refrigerate any leftover quiche for up to 3-4 days. Microwave to reheat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Vegetable Cheddar Quiche

Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 160mg53%

Sodium 279mg12%

Potassium 196mg6%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 2168IU43%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 63mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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18
Oct
2023

Carrot Ribbon Salad

categories: Salads, Vegetable Dishes

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Carrot Ribbon Salad is a savory salad, with long thin carrot “ribbons”, covered in a simple lemon, spices and olive oil salad dressing!

If you’re looking for an easy to make side dish, check out this recipe for Carrot Ribbon Salad. It’s delicious, and so simple to make you won’t believe it!

Long carrot ribbons are coated with a simple, easy citrus homemade salad dressing with a few spices, topped with fresh parsley, and served. How easy is THAT?

All you will need is a vegetable peeler, and the simple list of ingredients. Here’s how to make this yummy chilled salad.

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Make The Carrot Ribbons Using A Vegetable Peeler

Cut the stem ends off, then use a vegetable peeler to peel the carrots (discard the outer peel).

Carefully run the vegetable peeler the entire length of each carrot, creating long thin carrot “ribbons”. Each one should be the length of the carrots, and will look like orange “fettucine” noodles once done.

You will end up with a nice big bowl or orange carrot ribbons (and quite possibly you might have orange fingers, too!).

Set the carrots aside while you make the simple salad dressing.

Prepare The Dressing For The Carrot Salad

Combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, a pinch of cayenne pepper and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.

Use a fork or a small whisk to combine these salad dressing ingredients until fully blended.

Pour the blended salad dressing over the carrot ribbons.

Toss To Coat

Use tongs to toss the carrots and salad dressing until the carrot ribbons are coated with the dressing.

At this point, the carrot ribbon salad can be served, however it tastes even better if covered and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes.

That way the salad is nicely chilled and the flavors have a bit of time to mingle with and flavor the carrots. This is your choice, though!

Garnish And Serve The Carrot Ribbon Salad

To serve, place the chilled salad in a serving bowl. Toss again, then garnish the salad with with chopped fresh parsley leaves.

Serve and enjoy! The spices are in no way overpowering, in fact they are quite mild and refreshing in this chilled salad!

I hope you have the opportunity to try this delicious savory salad, and trust you’ll enjoy it, too!

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Recipe adapted from: “The Chopped Cookbook”, page 123, by Television Food Network, G.P., published by Clarkson Potter, 2014

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Carrot Ribbon Salad

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Carrot Ribbon Salad is a savory salad, with long thin carrot "ribbons", covered in a simple lemon, spices and olive oil salad dressing!

Category: Salad, Vegetable Dish

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: carrot ribbon salad

Servings: 3

Calories Per Serving: 111 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

¾ pound carrots peeled

For Salad Dressing:

1½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Chopped fresh parsley leaves for Garnishing Salad

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Instructions

Cut stem ends off carrots; use vegetable peeler to peel (discard outer peel). Carefully run vegetable peeler the entire length of each carrot, creating long thin carrot "ribbons". Set aside.
In separate bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Use a fork or whisk to combine ingredients until fully blended.
Pour salad dressing over carrot ribbons. Toss well, with tongs, to fully coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate (optional) for 30 minutes or more.
Transfer to serving bowl. Toss gently. Garnish salad with chopped fresh parsley leaves. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Carrot Ribbon Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))

Calories 111 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 466mg20%

Potassium 375mg11%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 18961IU379%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 41mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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14
Oct
2023

Stuffed Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

categories: Chicken, Holidays!, Vegetable Dishes

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Make cute, delicious Stuffed Jack O’ Lantern Peppers for 4! Filled with chicken, rice, salsa and cheese, this is a fun idea for a Fall meal!

If you’re looking for a unique, yet filling main dish to serve during the Fall, I hope you’ll check out this fun way to serve stuffed peppers!

The recipe for stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers is fairly simple to make, especially if you can use pre-cooked chicken and rice.

Each stuffed pepper also has Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, as well as chunky salsa and spices, which give the filling a bit of a Southwest flavor.

I’m confident you’ll enjoy these cute little stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers. Here’s how to make them.

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Carve The Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

Preheat your oven to 425°F, so it will be at temperature and ready to go, as soon as the peppers have been stuffed.

Cut the tops off each bell pepper, then set the intact tops aside while you carve and decorate the peppers. Use a spoon to remove all the seeds from inside the bell peppers.

Use a very small paring knife to carefully carve a pumpkin face out of each bell pepper. I make small triangles for the eyes and nose, then carve out a jagged “mouth” on each one.

Rub the inside of the peppers with a small amount of olive oil, then lightly season with a tiny bit of salt and pepper. Put the bell peppers in a baking dish, cut side facing up.

Prepare The Chicken Filling

Place 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken breast into a large mixing bowl. Add cooked rice, chunky salsa, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt.

Stir these ingredients well, until they’re fully combined. This is the filling you will use to stuff the Jack O’ Lantern bell peppers.

Stuff The Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

Use a spoon to fill each of the bell peppers with the chicken mixture. You should have enough chicken filling to reach the top of each pepper.

Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the peppers, then add grated Parmesan cheese, to finish.

Carefully add enough water into the baking dish to cover the bottom of the dish with about ½” of water. Put the top back on each of the stuffed peppers.

Time to Bake!

Spray aluminum foil with non-stick baking spray, and cover the dish (sprayed side down). Be careful to not puncture the foil with the pumpkin stems!

Bake the stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers at 425°F. for about 40 minutes. When done, the bell peppers should be very tender and the chicken filling should be fully heated through.

Serve The Stuffed Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

Carefully remove each stuffed pepper out of the baking dish using a spatula, and place them on individual serving plates.

Serve the stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers with the top ON or you can place it alongside the pepper to reveal the chicken filling inside.

Enjoy this filling chicken and rice dish with a favorite vegetable side or salad. We enjoyed the stuffed peppers, served with Grilled Herb Garlic Zucchini and Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits.

I hope you have the chance to make these cute, tasty stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers. They’re a fun dish to make during the Fall season, but are also a nice meal to make any time of the year!

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Stuffed Jack O' Lantern Peppers

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

55 mins

Make cute, delicious Stuffed Jack O' Lantern Peppers for 4! Filled with chicken, rice, salsa and cheese, this is a fun idea for a Fall meal!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: stuffed jack o' lantern peppers

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 349 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

4 large orange bell peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt & pepper to season bell peppers
2 cups shredded, pre-cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked white or brown rice
1½ cups chunky salsa medium or mild
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Carefully slice the top off each bell pepper and set aside; remove all the seeds. Use a very small knife to carve a pumpkin face out of each bell pepper.
Rub the inside of each pepper with a bit of olive oil, then lightly season each with a pinch of salt and pepper. Put peppers in a baking dish, cut side up.
Place shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked rice, chunky salsa, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt. Stir until combined.
Use a spoon to fill each pepper to the top with chicken filling. Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs evenly on top, then add grated Parmesan cheese, to finish. Carefully add enough water to the baking dish to cover the bottom with ½" of water. Put the top back on each stuffed pepper.
Spray aluminum foil with non-stick spray; cover baking dish (sprayed side down). Be careful to not puncture foil with the stems! Bake peppers at 425°F. for 40 minutes. When done, peppers should be tender and the filling should be completely heated through.
Remove each stuffed pepper out of baking dish using a spatula, transfer to plates. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Stuffed Jack O' Lantern Peppers

Amount Per Serving (1 stuffed pepper)

Calories 349 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 1256mg55%

Potassium 737mg21%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 4408IU88%

Vitamin C 154mg187%

Calcium 221mg22%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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10
Oct
2023

Carrot Cinnamon Nut Bread

categories: Breads, Breakfast

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Carrot Cinnamon Nut Bread is an “easy to make” delicious bread, flavored with cinnamon and molasses, and filled with grated carrots and nuts.

I really enjoy baking bread, whether it’s loaves of savory bread or sweetened bread! It’s fun to try different recipes, then get to enjoy a slice of warm bread with a meal or for breakfast!

Today I am sharing a recipe from a woman named Fern who attended church with my husband and I. This recipe was published in our church cookbook about 35 years ago.

Fern was an excellent cook (I have several of her recipes), and though she has been in heaven for awhile now, her recipes live on!

The recipe for carrot cinnamon nut bread is really tasty, quick and simple to make, so I am sharing it here so you can enjoy it, too! Here’s how to make it.

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Make The Batter For The Carrot Cinnamon Nut Bread

Mix granulated sugar, molasses, vegetable oil and two eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Use a wire whisk to combine these ingredients.

This is the bowl of “wet ingredients”. Set the bowl aside while you mix the “dry ingredients” together in a separate bowl.

In a separate bowl, stir together all purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt until combined.

Add these “dry ingredients” to the bowl of “wet ingredients”, and stir until the ingredients are combined.

Final Step Before Baking

The batter for the carrot cinnamon nut bread is almost ready! The final step is to add grated and peeled carrots and chopped walnuts (or pecans) to the batter.

Stir the carrots and nuts into the batter only until just combined. Don’t overmix the batter or the bread can become dense.

Time To Bake The Bread

Generously spray or grease the bottom and sides of a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading the batter evenly to distribute.

Bake the carrot cinnamon nut bread at 375°F. for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the top/middle of the loaf comes out clean.

TIP: Oven temps can vary quite a bit, so I suggest checking for doneness at the 50 minute mark. If not completely done at that point, check again every couple of minutes until fully cooked.

Once done, remove the pan from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. After about 15 minutes, run a butter knife around the inside edges of the pan, to loosen the bread.

Invert the pan upside down to remove the loaf, then allow the loaf of carrot cinnamon nut bread to cool on a wire rack.

Slice And Serve The Carrot Cinnamon Nut Bread

When the bread cools enough to suit your taste (we like it slightly warm), slice the carrot cinnamon nut bread and serve.

With a loaf this size, we usually get 10 slices. If desired, spread each slice with some softened butter… and dig in!

This bread has a deep brown color, and you can see the flecks of carrot and nuts all through each slice. It’s really delicious!

I hope you have the opportunity to make this yummy bread, and trust you will enjoy it as much as we do! The loaf also freezes well, if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.

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Original recipe source: submitted by Fern Bain in “Cooking With Love”, page 23, published by Monte Vista Chapel Ladies Fellowship, 1988

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Carrot Cinnamon Nut Bread

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr

Carrot Cinnamon Nut Bread is an "easy to make" delicious bread, flavored with cinnamon and molasses, and filled with grated carrots and nuts.

Category: Bread/Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: carrot cinnamon nut bread

Servings: 10 slices

Calories Per Serving: 337 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup molasses
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1½ cups all purpose flour unsifted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup grated, peeled raw carrots
½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉. Generously grease (or spray) bottom and sides of a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
Mix sugar, molasses, oil and eggs together in a large mixing bowl, using a wire whisk. Set aside.
In separate bowl, stir flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt until combined. Add this to the bowl of molasses mixture; stir until combined.
Add carrots and chopped nuts to the batter. Stir just until combined. Don't overmix batter or bread can become dense.
Spread batter evenly in greased loaf pan. Bake at 375°F. for 50-60 minutes (check it at 50 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted into the top/middle of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove pan from oven; cool on wire rack for about 15 minutes. Run a butter knife around inside edges of pan, to loosen bread. Invert pan to remove loaf; cool loaf on wire rack. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Carrot Cinnamon Nut Bread

Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/10 of total))

Calories 337 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 11g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 37mg12%

Sodium 253mg11%

Potassium 225mg6%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 22g24%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 2194IU44%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 38mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Oct
2023

Pork Chops In Sour Cream Sauce

categories: Main Dishes, Pork

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Pork Chops in Sour Cream Sauce is a delicious dish featuring browned, “bone-in” pork chops and onions baked in a sour cream wine sauce.

Today I want to share a recipe I discovered many, many years ago in one of my old cookbooks. The recipe was first published almost 30 years ago, but good recipes are timeless… right?

Making this dish is fairly simple. Basically, you will pan-sear pork chops until browned, cover with onion rings and an easy to make sour cream wine sauce, then bake until done.

The pork chops come out tender and juicy, and have great flavor from the onions and sauce they are baked in. I think you will enjoy this recipe. Here’s how to make it.

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Season The Pork Chops

Dry the pork chops on both sides with paper towels to remove extra moisture. This will allow the pork chops to brown better when they are pan-seared.

Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried sage. Press the seasonings into the meat to help them adhere.

Pan-Sear The Seasoned Pork Chops

Heat a Tablespoon of vegetable oil on Medium heat in a large non-stick skillet, until very hot, but not smoking.

Place the pork chops in a single layer in the hot oil. You should hear them sizzle when they hit the hot oil in the skillet.

Brown the chops, without moving them in the skillet, for 5 minutes. Turn the pork chops over, and cook the other side for 5 minutes.

The pork chops should be nicely browned on both sides. They will finish cooking when they are baked later.

Transfer the pork chops into a greased (or sprayed) 9″ x 9″ baking dish, keeping them in a single layer in the dish.

NOTE: Do not clean the skillet. You’ll use the drippings from cooking the chops later, when you make the sour cream sauce.

Spread thinly sliced onion rings on top of the pork chops, evenly distributing them. Set the dish aside.

Make The Sour Cream Sauce

Now it’s time o make the EASY sour cream sauce. Stir sour cream, Dijon mustard and flour in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside.

Add chicken broth and dry white wine to the skillet you cooked the pork chops in. Bring the liquid to a boil, and let it boil for 1 minute.

Add the sour cream mixture and fresh, chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir well, to fully combine these ingredients.

Remove the skillet from the heat, and pour the sour cream sauce over the pork chops and onion rings, making sure the chops are covered.

Bake The Pork Chops In Sour Cream Sauce

Place the pork chops (uncovered) in a preheated 350°F. oven. Bake them for 35 minutes, until the onions have slightly browned, and the sauce is bubbly.

Serve The Pork Chops in Sour Cream Sauce

When finished baking, the pork chops are ready to be served. Transfer the pork chops to individual serving plates.

Spoon any remaining sour cream sauce left in the baking dish on top of the pork chops. Serve immediately with a favorite side dish, and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy making (and eating) these yummy pork chops. I appreciate you taking the time to check out this recipe, and trust you’ll enjoy this recipe.

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Original recipe source: “What’s For Dinner?”, by Maryana Vollstedt, page 155, published by Chronicle Books in 1997

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Pork Chops in Sour Cream Sauce

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

50 mins

Pork Chops in Sour Cream Sauce is a delicious dish featuring browned, "bone-in" pork chops and onions baked in a sour cream wine sauce.

Category: Main Course

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: pork chops in sour cream sauce

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 387 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

4 large bone-in pork chops
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
½ medium yellow onion sliced very thin, separated into rings

For Sour Cream Sauce:

½ cup light sour cream
1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup chopped parsley

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease or spray a 9" x 9" baking dish.
Pat pork chops dry (both sides) with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and sage. Press spices into the meat to adhere.
Heat oil on Medium heat in large, non-stick skillet, until hot, but not smoking. Place pork chops in skillet in a single layer. Brown chops (without moving them) for 5 minutes. Turn pork chops over; cook other side for 5 minutes.
Transfer chops to a greased/sprayed 9" x 9" baking dish in a single layer. NOTE: Do not clean skillet. You'll use drippings from chops later. Spread onion rings on top of pork chops, evenly distributing. Set dish aside.
Make Sour Cream Sauce- In small bowl, stir to combine sour cream, Dijon, and flour. Set aside. Add chicken broth and white wine to the skillet you cooked the pork chops in. Bring to a boil; let boil for 1 minute. Add sour cream mixture and parsley. Stir well, to fully combine ingredients. Remove skillet from heat,
Pour sour cream sauce over pork chops/onion rings. Bake pork chops (uncovered) for 35 minutes, until sauce is bubbly. Serve, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Pork Chops in Sour Cream Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 128mg43%

Sodium 825mg36%

Potassium 710mg20%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 37g74%

Vitamin A 428IU9%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 88mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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03
Oct
2023

Baby Eggplant Mozzarella Bites

categories: Vegetable Dishes

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Baby Eggplant Mozzarella Bites are an easy veggie dish for two! Eggplant slices are covered with Italian sauce and mozzarella, then baked.

How I Got This Eggplant Recipe

One of our neighbors, Mary, who also has a small raised bed garden invited me over to pick some of her blueberries. While there I asked her about a pretty flowering plant she had (thinking it was a flower!).

She explained to me that it was a plant called a patio baby eggplant. What? I had never even heard of a miniature eggplant (also called Baby or Italian eggplant). I’ve never seen them in the grocery store, either!

She showed me the tiny 3″ long veggies growing under the leaves, then cut off three of them for me to take home. Mary also told me a good way to bake them (similar to eggplant parmesan, but quicker and less steps).

When I got home, I made this side dish to go with our dinner, while her “recipe” was fresh in my brain. This is the result, and my husband and I LOVED them! Here’s how to make baby eggplant mozzarella bites.

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Patio Baby Italian Eggplant?

Baby eggplants grow easily on beautiful, flowering plants. The plants produce pretty purple flowers, and very small “miniature” eggplants.

Baby eggplants are also commonly referred to as “Italian” eggplant. These little eggplants are typically harvested when they’ve grown to 2 to 3 inches long.

Their shiny purple skin is a tip-off that they are ripe, as well. The outside beautiful purple skin tends to get dull in color as they become overly mature (past their prime).

These little bitty eggplants are perfect for slicing and roasting, because their outside peel and flesh is quite tender. They can be cooked fairly quickly, due to their small size.

Prepare The Eggplant

Rinse and dry each eggplant, then cut off the stem end. Cut the mini eggplants into circular slices, approximately 1/4″ to 1/3″ wide.

Lay the slices on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer, fairly close together.

Time For Some Sauce!

Spoon a little bit of marinara sauce on top of each eggplant slice, using only enough sauce to almost cover each piece.

Sprinkle each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese, enough to cover the sauce. Carefully push the slices even closer together before adding shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake The Baby Eggplant Mozzarella Bites

Bake the baby eggplant mozzarella bites in a preheated 425°F. oven for 10-11 minutes, or until tender. Check for tenderness by inserting a butter knife into a slice. It should go into the eggplant slice very easily.

The cheese should be fully melted and lightly browned, as well. Grab a spatula to remove the baby eggplant mozzarella bites from the baking sheet.

Serve And Enjoy!

Transfer the baby eggplant mozzarella bites (using a spatula) from the lined baking sheet to individual plates.

Divide the eggplant slices evenly, to ensure two servings. Serve hot with a favorite main dish, and enjoy (we had salmon and a green salad on the side!

The eggplant bites are very tender, and flavored well with the Italian marinara sauce and melted cheese! YUM. They are so good!

I hope you have the chance to try this recipe for baby eggplant mozzarella bites, and trust you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. This recipe (which serves 2) can easily be doubled or tripled for larger families.

If you love traditional Eggplant Parmesan, you can check out my recipe post for that classic version right HERE.

I’m sure I’ll be planting seeds to grow patio-sized baby eggplants next year in our own backyard raised bed garden, and look forward to enjoying this dish many times in the future.

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Baby Eggplant Mozzarella Bites

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

11 mins

Total Time

16 mins

Baby Eggplant Mozzarella Bites are an easy veggie dish for two! Eggplant slices are covered with Italian sauce and mozzarella, then baked.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: baby eggplant mozzarella bites

Servings: 2

Calories Per Serving: 151 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

3 baby Italian eggplants each about 2"-3" inch long
⅓ cup marinara sauce approximate
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or more, as desired

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse/dry eggplants. Cut stem end off each eggplant. Cut into circular slices between 1/4" and 1/3" wide.
Lay eggplant slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer, close together. Spoon marinara sauce on each slice, using only enough to almost cover each one. Sprinkle each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese, enough to cover sauce.
Bake at 425°F. for 10-11 minutes, or until tender. Check tenderness by inserting a knife into a slice. Cheese should be melted/lightly browned, as well.
Use spatula to transfer eggplant bites to plates. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Baby Eggplant Mozzarella Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of total))

Calories 151 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 317mg14%

Potassium 912mg26%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 381IU8%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 130mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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29
Sep
2023

Blackberry Cobbler Mini Skillets

categories: Cobblers and Crisps, Desserts

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Share a yummy Blackberry Cobbler Mini Skillet with a loved one! Recipe makes 2 skillets (4 servings) and cooks on a pellet grill or in oven.

Do you enjoy fruit cobblers? We sure do! Today I want to share a recipe for blackberry cobbler mini skillets that I adapted from another of my recipes I posted on my blog a few years ago.

The beauty of this recipe is you can use fresh OR frozen blackberries to make this decadent dessert, so it can be made year round!

They’re incredibly simple to make in cute little 6″ cast iron skillets, and you can bake them in the oven OR cook them on a Traeger or other pellet grill. I ordered my mini skillets several years ago online, and have gotten LOTS of use out of them!

It’s a fun dessert, because each little skillet hold two servings, so you can split one with a family member or good friend! If you don’t have the skillet, this dessert can be made in a greased 8″ x 8″ baking dish. This cobbler is YUMMY! Here’s how to make it.

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Prepare The Blackberry Filling

For this recipe you can use FRESH or FROZEN blackberries. We are fortunate to have wild blackberries growing over our back fence each summer, from a forested park behind our home!

I picked these juicy blackberries in the morning and made cobbler skillets later that same day, which was really quite awesome!

To make the filling, place fresh or frozen (do not thaw) blackberries in a medium bowl. Add brown sugar, salt, lemon juice & zest, ground cinnamon and vanilla.

Stir gently to combine. Evenly divide the blackberry filling between two, 6″ cast iron mini skillets. Set the skillets aside.

NOTE: If using FROZEN berries in the filling, let them thaw in their skillets as you prepare the crumbly topping. Keep any juices that accrue with the filling while they thaw.

Prepare The Cobbler Crumb Topping

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Cut in small chunks of very cold butter, using a pastry blender (as shown) or two forks.

Cut in the butter until it becomes the size of peas. Stir in sour cream until it is incorporated into the dough.

The topping dough will be very soft and slightly crumbly once combined, which is exactly how you want it to be!

Pinch the dough into small pieces with your fingers and distribute and divide them evenly over the blackberry filling, to cover the surface.

Sprinkle one Tablespoon of granulated sugar over the topping, dividing it evenly between the two skillets. Now they are ready to be cooked!

Cook The Blackberry Cobbler Mini Skillets

If Cooking In An Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. (or 176.6°C.). Place a piece of foil under the skillets to catch any potential drips (and for easier cleanup). Bake at 350°F. for 30-35 minutes or until cobblers are bubbling around the edges and the crumb topping is golden brown.

If Cooking On A Traeger Or Pellet Grill: Start smoker according to the manufacturer instructions, then preheat the smoker to 350°F. When at temperature, add the cobbler skillets. Cook at 350°F. for 30-35 minutes or until cobblers are bubbling around the edges and the crumb topping is golden brown. NOTE: Use your favorite pellets (it won’t really make a big difference which kind)!

Serve The Blackberry Cobbler Mini Skillets

Once done, remove the skillets from the heat source and let them cool for 5-10 minutes, because they will be very hot!

Serve the warm blackberry cobbler mini skillets with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream (or two small scoops-one for each person sharing the skillet).

Pass out the spoons to everyone… and go for it! The cobblers are absolutely wonderful, and I’m confident you’re going to love them!

I really hope you have the chance to make these cute and delicious blackberry cobbler mini skillets. They’re so GOOD!

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Blackberry Cobbler Mini Skillets

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Share a yummy Blackberry Cobbler Mini Skillet with a loved one! Recipe makes 2 skillets (4 servings) and cooks on a pellet grill or in oven.

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: blackberry cobbler mini skillets

Servings: 4 (2 per mini skillet)

Calories Per Serving: 374 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Filling:

1¾ cups blackberries fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
½ cup brown sugar light or dark
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest yellow peel, finely grated
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt a tiny pinch!

For Cobbler Topping:

¾ cup all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons COLD Butter = ½ stick
¼ cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar (to sprinkle on top of cobbler)

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Instructions

Preheat oven or pellet grill to 350℉. If using pellet grill preheat according to manufacturer instructions.
Make Fruit Filling- place fresh or frozen (un-thawed) blackberries in a medium bowl. Add brown sugar, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir gently to combine. Evenly divide filling into two, 6" cast iron skillets. Set aside. NOTE: If using FROZEN berries in the filling, let them thaw in the skillets as you prepare the topping. Keep juices that accrue in skillets while they thaw.
Make crumb topping- Stir flour, 2 T. sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Cut in chunks of COLD butter, using a pastry blender or 2 forks until it is the size of peas. Stir in sour cream until incorporated. Pinch dough into small pieces with your fingers; distribute evenly over blackberry filling. Sprinkle remaining 1 T. sugar over topping, dividing evenly between skillets.
Cooking In Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. (or 176.6°C.). Place a piece of foil under skillets to catch any drips (and for easier cleanup). Bake at 350°F. for 30-35 minutes or until cobblers are bubbling around edges and topping is light brown.
Cooking On A Traeger/Pellet Grill: Start smoker according to manufacturer instructions. Preheat to 350°F. When at temp., add cobbler skillets. Cook at 350°F. for 30-35 minutes or until cobblers are bubbling around edges and topping is light brown. NOTE: Use favorite pellets (it doesn't make a difference which kind)!
When done, let cobblers cool for 5-10 minutes, before serving. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream (or 2 small scoops-1 for each person sharing skillet).

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation is for one serving of HALF of a skillet cobbler, without the ice cream (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Blackberry Cobbler Mini Skillets

Amount Per Serving (0.5 cobbler skillet)

Calories 374 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 35mg12%

Sodium 267mg12%

Potassium 276mg8%

Carbohydrates 62g21%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 39g43%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 532IU11%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 103mg10%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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24
Sep
2023

Baked Grilled Baby Back Ribs

categories: For The BBQ Grill, Main Dishes, Pork

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Baked Grilled Baby Back Ribs are fall off the bone tender and delicious! Spice-coated and baked, then grilled with BBQ sauce, you’ll love ’em!

Do you enjoy eating BBQ ribs? We sure do! Today I am sharing a great recipe for baked grilled baby back ribs that are so tender, they practically fall right off the bone.

The ribs are covered in a wonderful spice rub, sealed tightly and baked for a couple hours until fully cooked (and tender!). Then they’re brushed generously with BBQ sauce, and grilled for several minutes until the sauce has nicely caramelized!

Thee ribs are delicious, EASY to make, and I’m confident you’re going to really, really enjoy them! Here’s how to make them.

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Make The Dry Spice Rub

The first thing you need to do is make a dry seasoning mix to rub onto the rack of ribs before baking them.

Stir together oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, ground mustard and brown sugar in a small bowl.

This is the spice rub for the ribs. See how easy it is to make? These seasonings add great flavor to the meat… yum!

Season And Bake The Ribs

Spray a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil (on the dull side) with non-stick baking spray. Lay the foil on a very large rimmed baking sheet, greased side up. The piece of foil needs to be large enough to completely cover the ribs.

Lightly pat the pork ribs dry using paper towels. We used 1 full rack of ribs weighing 2¾ pounds, and it had about 15 ribs.

Carefully place the rib rack “bone side up” in the middle of the foil lined baking sheet. Season with about 1/3 of the spice mix, rubbing it into the meat and bones so it adheres.

Turn the ribs over and season the meaty part of the ribs using the remaining spice mix. Rub and pat it into the meat so it sticks as much as possible.

Cover, Seal And Refrigerate The Ribs

Place another sprayed piece of foil on top (sprayed side down), and seal the foil packet tightly closed on all sides. You may need to put the rib packet corner to corner on the baking sheet so it fits .

TIP: For the best flavored ribs, place the ribs in the refrigerator for at least an hour at this point, to give the spices time to work their magic!

Bake Then Prepare The Ribs For Grilling

Remove the ribs from the refrigerator 20 minutes before baking. Preheat your oven to 300°F (or 148.8°C) while you take the chill off the ribs.

Bake the ribs at 300°F (or 148.8°C) for 2 – 2½ hours, depending on the size rack of ribs you are using (we cook the “almost” 3 pounds of ribs for 2½ hours). This long baking time ensures the ribs come out of the oven “fall off the bone tender”.

TIP: Light your gas or charcoal grill outside and get it hot, so it’s ready to go when the ribs are finished baking.

Unwrap the foil packet. Brush the ribs generously with your favorite BBQ sauce. Now they’re ready for the grill to caramelize the sauce!

What If I Don’t Have A Grill?

A lot of people do not have access to a BBQ grill or are not allowed to have one, due to living arrangements (apartments, high rises, etc.). Where we live in Oregon it rains a lot, so sometimes it’s not even possible to light our charcoal grill.

This is not a problem. Simply coat the tender, slow-baked ribs generously with BBQ sauce (on both sides) after removing them from the oven, slice, serve and enjoy!

Onto The Grill They Go

Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent the meat from sticking. Place the ribs, BBQ sauce side down onto the hot grill, directly on the grate.

Brush the “bone side” facing up with additional BBQ sauce. Cook the ribs for 3-4 minutes until the bottom side gets a good char on it.

Carefully flip the ribs to the other side (we use 2 spatulas, one on each end), and continue grilling the ribs 3-4 more minutes, to char the other side.

NOTE: It’s important to remember the ribs are already fully cooked from baking. The grilling serves to caramelize the sauce and char the ribs for serving. Don’t overcook them on the grill!

Time To Serve The Baked Grilled Baby Back Ribs!

When done, remove the ribs from the BBQ. Carefully transfer the ribs to a cutting board, because they are so tender they may come off the bones.

Slice between the ribs (about 4-5 ribs per serving), then serve and enjoy! Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side, so it can be drizzled on the ribs for even MORE flavor!

I really hope you have the chance to make these delicious baked grilled baby back ribs, and trust you (and those you love) will enjoy them as much as we do!

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Baked Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs 30 mins

Refrigeration Time

1 hr

Total Time

3 hrs 40 mins

Baked Grilled Baby Back Ribs are fall off the bone tender and delicious! Spice-coated and baked, then grilled with BBQ sauce, you'll love 'em!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked grilled baby back ribs

Servings: 3 (4-5 ribs per serving)

Calories Per Serving: 647 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Spice Rub:

1½ Tablespoons smoked paprika
1½ Tablespoons ground cumin
1½ Tablespoons dried oregano
1½ Tablespoons dried parsley
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1½ teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For Ribs:

2¾ pounds baby back pork ribs full rack- about 15 ribs
BBQ Sauce, to add and season to taste use your favorite brand
oil or baking spray for foil and BBQ grill grate

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Spray a large piece of aluminum foil (on dull side) with non-stick baking spray. Lay foil on a large rimmed baking sheet, greased side up. Set aside.
Stir spice rub ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Lay rib rack "bone side up" in the middle of the foil. Season with ⅓ of the spice mix, rubbing it into the meat/bones so it adheres. Turn ribs over and season the meaty side with remaining spice mix. Rub/pat it into the meat so it adheres as much as possible. Place another sprayed piece of foil on top (sprayed side down), and seal the ribs in the foil packet, tightly closed on all sides. You may need to put the rib packet corner to corner on the baking sheet so it fits. TIP: For the best flavored ribs, place packet of ribs in refrigerator for at least an hour, to give the spices time to work their magic! Remove ribs from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 300°F. (or 148.8°C.) when you remove ribs from refrigerator. Bake ribs at 300°F (or 148.8°C) for 2 - 2½ hours, depending on the size rack of ribs you're using (we cook "almost" 3 pounds of ribs for 2½ hours). This long baking time ensures ribs will be "fall off the bone tender". TIP: Light your gas or charcoal grill (lightly oil the grates), so it's preheated and ready to go when ribs are finished baking.
When done baking, unwrap foil packet. Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce. Place ribs, meaty BBQ sauce side down onto hot grill, directly on metal grates. Brush "bone side" facing up with BBQ sauce. Cook ribs 3-4 minutes until slightly charred on bottom. Carefully turn ribs to the other side; continue cooking 3-4 more minutes, to char other side. NOTE: Remember- ribs are already fully cooked. Grilling caramelizes the sauce and chars them. Don't overcook ribs on the grill!
Transfer ribs from BBQ to a cutting board. Slice between the ribs to serve (about 4-5 ribs per serving). Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation does not include BBQ sauce because different brands may be used. Calorie count may also differ slightly based on total weight of ribs being used.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))

Calories 647 Calories from Fat 396

% Daily Value*

Fat 44g68%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Trans Fat 0.4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 19g

Cholesterol 181mg60%

Sodium 1019mg44%

Potassium 884mg25%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 52g104%

Vitamin A 1884IU38%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 181mg18%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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2023

Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits

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Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits are an easy side dish you’ll enjoy! Biscuits are flavored with Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, onions and basil.

Looking for a simple side dish to serve alongside soups, salads or various entrees? I hope you’ll check out this recipe today for tomato basil drop biscuits!

The dough batter for these biscuits is simple to prepare. These savory biscuits are a cinch to make, because you only drop the batter onto the baking sheet. There’s no cutting out these biscuits with a biscuit cutter!

Filled with chopped tomato, onions, and basil, the biscuits are topped with a bit of Parmesan cheese before baking them for 10-12 minutes. They’re delicious, and here’s how to make them.

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Prep The Veggies

Heat olive oil (or vegetable oil) in a medium skillet on Medium heat. Add chopped onions, and cook them for 3 minutes, until they have softened slightly.

Stir in fresh, chopped tomatoes, and cook this mixture for 1 more minute, stirring often.

Remove the skillet from the heat source, then stir in chopped fresh basil (you can substitute dried basil if necessary).

Set the veggie mixture aside to cool while you mix up the dough batter for the drop biscuits.

Make The Biscuit Dough

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together all purpose flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.

Once combined, cut in vegetable shortening, using a pastry blender (as shown below) or two forks. Cut the shortening in until it becomes about the size of peas.

Add the tomato, basil, and onion mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients. Pour in milk, then stir only until the ingredients are combined.

Do not overmix the dough because it causes the biscuits to become very dense in texture, once baked.

Prepare The Biscuits For Baking

Drop the biscuit dough by generous Tablespoons onto a well-greased baking sheet. Keep the biscuits about 2 inches apart, because they’ll spread slightly while baking.

Depending on the size of your spoonful, the recipe (as written) should yield 8 tomato basil drop biscuits.

Lightly sprinkle the top of each biscuit with finely grated Parmesan cheese before baking. This adds additional flavor!

Time To Bake The Biscuits

Bake the tomato basil drop biscuits at 425°F (or 218.3°C) for 10-12 minutes. When done, the biscuits should be light golden brown in color, and set around the bottom edges.

Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the top of a biscuit. If the toothpick comes out clean, they are ready!

Let the biscuits cool for a minute on the baking sheet, then transfer them with a spatula to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Serve The Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits

Serve the tomato basil drop biscuits warm. We enjoy them sliced open with a little softened butter spread on them.

The biscuits are light in texture and have good flavor. I’m confident you’re going to enjoy them, served alongside a delicious soup, salad or meat dish.

I hope you have the opportunity to make these tasty, simple biscuits, and trust you’ll enjoy them as much as we do.

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Recipe adapted from: “Taste of Home” magazine, June/July 2000 edition, page 41, published by Reiman Publications

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Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits are an easy side dish you'll enjoy! Biscuits are flavored with Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, onions and basil.

Category: Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: tomato basil drop biscuits

Servings: 8 biscuits

Calories Per Serving: 108 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil or other neutral oil
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
⅓ cup fresh chopped tomato
2 Tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried
1 cup all purpose flour
½ Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening
⅓ cup milk
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉ or 218.3℃. Lightly grease/spray a baking sheet.
Heat oil in a small skillet on Medium heat. Add chopped onions; cook for 3 minutes, until they've softened slightly. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat; stir in basil. Set aside to cool.
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or 2 forks until it becomes the size of peas.
Add tomato mixture to the flour mixture. Pour in milk; stir only until ingredients are combined. Do not overmix dough.
Drop dough by generous Tablespoons onto greased baking sheet, about 2" apart. Depending on the size of your spoonful, the recipe should yield 8 small biscuits. Lightly sprinkle each biscuit with Parmesan cheese.
Bake biscuits at 425°F (or 218.3°C) for 10-12 minutes. When done, biscuits should be golden brown in color, and set around the bottom edges. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into a biscuit. If it comes out clean, they're ready! Let biscuits cool 1 minute on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits

Amount Per Serving (1 biscuit)

Calories 108 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 173mg8%

Potassium 143mg4%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 139IU3%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 62mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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