Fresno Potato Casserole

Serves 8

Ingredients:

2 1/2-3  lbs medium-size potatoes (thin-skinned)  

4  slices bacon, fried and crumbled  
4   green onions, chopped  
1/2 cup milk  
1  cup sour cream  
1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded  
 salt & pepper 
3/4 cup seasoned croutons, slightly crushed  
3  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

1  Boil potatoes just until tender.

2  Drain well.

3  Cool. (I peeled my potatoes and then cooked them)

4  Peel and cut into 1/4-inch slices.

5  In greased, shallow two quart casserole, arrange half of the potato slices.

6  Top with half of the bacon and onion.

7  Stir milk into sour cream; spread half the mixture over onion, then half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

8  Repeat layers.

9  Sprinkle with croutons and drizzle butter over all.

10  Bake in 350 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until hot throughout.

This was good!!

Going to the doctor tomorrow.  Hopefully no white cells in my urine. Dan is having his issues as well.  Hopefully in October he will get to see his doctor and get on the schedule for surgery.  It will be good to get it over with.

Was having some trouble with Microsoft office.  Thank God for Dan’s Brother Doug.  He helped me to solve the problem.  I was not able to access any of my spread sheets. 

Not working this week.  Have a “political meeting” on Saturday.  That’s it.  Working one day next week.  I know things will pick up soon because of the Holidays coming up.  I am not worried.  I am enjoying the time off.

We had dinner with the neighbors across the street.  Nice people.  She doesn’t speak much English though.  I could not believe it she likes boxing!!  One of the sports that I astutely hate!!!  I am hoping to fix them stand up chicken with in the next couple of weeks.  I hope that they will like it.

Turkey Fajitas

Ingredients

1/4 Cup lime juice

1 Tablespoon Balsamic vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)
1 Clove garlic
1⁄2 Teaspoon Ground coriander
1⁄2 Teaspoon Ground cumin
1⁄2 Teaspoon Honey
1 Pound, Turkey breast tenderloins cut into 1/2 by 2 inch strips (I used two chicken breasts)
4 9 inch reduced fat flour tortillas
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
1 Large, Red onion thinly sliced (I used green onion)
Lime wedges (I did not use lime wedges)
(called for 1 large bell pepper did not use it)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together lime juice, vinegar, garlic, coriander, cumin, and honey. Add turkey and stir to coat. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally.

2. Brush tortillas lightly with hot water; then stack tortillas, wrap in foil, and heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warm (10 to 12 minutes).

3. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wide nonstick frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add bell pepper and onion and stir-fry until vegetables are lightly browned (2 to 3 minutes). Remove vegetables from pan with a slotted spoon and keep warm.

4. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan. When oil is hot, lift turkey from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Add turkey to pan and stir-fry until no longer pink in center; cut to test (2 to 3 minutes). Add marinade and bring to a boil; return vegetables to pan and mix gently. Spoon mixture onto a platter.

5. Offer tortillas and lime wedges alongside turkey mixture. Fill tortillas with turkey mixture; add a squeeze of lime, roll up, and eat out of hand

This was very good!! I wrapped my tortillas in a paper towel and heated them for 30 seconds.

Tagliatelle With Pork And Beef ragu

Ingredients

2 Pound Boneless pork , cut in 1/2-inch pieces

1 Pound Boneless beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
1 Small, Onion chopped
1 Small Carrot, peeled and chopped
2 Celery ribs, chopped
30 Ounce (1 Can) Canned Italian crushed tomatoes in puree
1 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Rosemary
½ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg
½ Cup Grated Romano Cheese
½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. Trim excess fat from pork and beef. In a nonreactive large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork and beef and cook, turning several times to brown evenly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove meat to a bowl and reserve. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Return meat to pan and add tomatoes, water, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook about 1 hour, or until meat is fork-tender and beginning to fall apart. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

This was very good!!!  We got to have leftovers!! Yes, I did use the Beef!!

Dan and I have been trading off being sick.  He had to go to urgent care three times!!!  He is doing better.  He will have to have surgery some time within the next couple of months.  His prostrate is enlarged L

Got to take Mom out to lunch this last Sunday.  We went to a Mexican restaurant out in the North end.  Food was great.  I wish that they would have taken the tales off the shrimp though.

Because of Dan having to go to urgent care and the doctor I missed two days of work. I am gad that I went with him, so, I am not com0plaining.  That is what a wife is supposed to do.  Be there when ever she is needed!! I am just saying that with my being sick and him being sick I have missed days that I could have worked.  So far the only day that I am working will be this coming Saturday.  Well it’s in Gods hands I will have to leave it there J

Hot Tuna Sandwiches

Prep/Total Time: 15 min. Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

•1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked

•1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

•3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

•3 tablespoons each chopped green pepper, sweet pickle, ripe olives and onion

(Did not use green pepper or olives)

•1/2 cup Mayonnaise

•6 sandwich buns, split

Directions

•Combine tuna, cheese, eggs, green pepper, pickle, olives, onion and Miracle Whip; spread about 1/3 cup onto each bun. Wrap each sandwich in waxed paper; microwave on high for 30 seconds (per sandwich) or until the cheese melts.
These were really good.  We got to have them two days in a row!!!

Southwestern Hot Dogs

Serves 10 Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
10 hot dogs
10 hot dog buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut a 1/2-in.-deep lengthwise slit in each hot dog. Spoon about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each.

Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.

This was very good!! However, It did not make enough for ten.  You will need to double the filling to make enough for ten.

Asparagus and Shrimp Stir-fry with Noodles

Serves 4

Ingredients

3/4 pound  (41 to 50 per lb.) frozen shelled, deveined shrimp 

3/4 pound  asparagus 
8   to 9 ounces fresh linguine 
1 tablespoon  olive oil 
2   cloves garlic, peeled and pressed 
1 cup  chopped tomatoes 
3/4 cup  chopped fresh cilantro 
 About 1/2 cup fat-skimmed chicken or vegetable broth 
Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Place shrimp in a colander; rinse frequently with cold water until thawed, about 5 minutes. In a covered 5- to 6-quart nonstick pan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water to a boil.

2. Break off and discard tough stem ends from asparagus. Rinse asparagus and cut diagonally into 1 1/4-inch lengths.

3. Add linguine and shrimp to boiling water; cook, uncovered, until pasta is barely tender to bite and shrimp are opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 2 to 3 minutes. Wash colander and pour pasta and shrimp into it; rinse with hot water and drain.

4. Rinse pan and return to high heat. When dry, add oil, garlic, and asparagus. Stir often until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and 1/2 cup broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.

5. Pour shrimp mixture into pan. Mix until pasta is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. For a moister dish, add 2 to 4 more tablespoons broth. Pour into a wide bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

This was very good!!!  I was able to cut and paste the picture so that you all can see what it looks like!!!  We had a salad with this but it did not turn out right.

Olive Potato Frittata

Makes: 4 servings Start to Finish  20 Min's

Ingredients

2  tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil

2  medium potatoes (such as long white, round white, round red, or yellow), thinly sliced (2 cups)
1  medium onion, cut into thin wedges (I used green onion)
2  cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8  eggs
2  tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (I did not use olives)
1/4 cup finely shredded provolone or Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 10-inch broiler-proof or regular skillet heat oil; add potatoes, onion, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn potato mixture with a spatula. Cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more or until potatoes are tender, turning mixture once more.

 2. In a medium mixing bowl beat together eggs, oregano, and the remaining salt. Pour egg mixture over hot potato mixture. Sprinkle with olives. Cook over medium heat. As the mixture sets, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet, lifting egg mixture to allow the uncooked portion to flow underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until egg mixture is almost set (the surface will be moist).

3. Place the broiler-proof skillet under broiler 4 to 5 inches from the heat. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until top is set. (Or, if using regular skillet, remove the skillet from the heat; cover and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes or until the top is set.) Sprinkle the top with finely shredded provolone or Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. To serve, cut frittata into wedges.

I did not know how to make Frittata, so I made it scramble Fran style.  It still tasted fine and we enjoyed it.

I was finally able to go back to work this last Saturday.  I have to go to the lab and give them one more sample.  I hope that I am done with being sick.  I am finally able to eat right.  I am no longer freezing at night!!! 

Dan had a nice time on his trip to Montana.  I was glad that he was able to go.  He said that he enjoyed the train ride.  They had only one day of real hot weather up in the 90’s.  Other wise it wasn’t that hot.  I would not have like it. 

This week Dan had three days off.  One of those days I have to go to the lab.  We are thinking about going on a hike and going to the ocean.  It sounds like fun to me. 

Talked to Don about getting a new TV.  He gave me some good advice.  He also had a cure CD which I gave back to him.  (I already had the CD)  Plus I don’t want to start all that stuff again.  I hope it is not going to start up again.  His taste in music is nothing like ours. 

I guess I am not going to be able to put any pictures on my blog until I get a new phone.  It is to much of a hassle to use his camera.  He is going to have to break down sooner or later and get new phones.