Roasted Mushrooms

Delicious side dish with beef

Roasted Mushrooms

1-1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced (I used white, portabella and shittake -- any combination is fine)
1-16 oz package peeled yellow onions, cut in half
3 shallots, cut into quarters
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup margarine, melted
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
20 twists of salt grinder
12 twists of pepper grinder

1.  Combine mushrooms, onions and shallots in bowl
2.  In separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; add to mushroom mixture
3.  Place in uncovered casserole dish and bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes

Any leftovers also warm up well



Slow-Roasting for Tenderness

I bought a very small chuck roast the other day, with a recipe in mind.  However, time lapsed and I didn't use it.  Today I took a small casserole, lightly oiled it with olive oil, placed thin slices from four peeled Russet potatoes in the bottom, and the chuck roast and a small jar of sliced mushrooms on top.  I poured 1-1/2 cups of water around the sides to moisten the potatoes, and then covered the meat with one can of Campbell's Golden Mushroom soup. 

I placed the covered casserole in a 300 degree oven for 2-1/2 hours, and was rewarded with the most tender, tasty dish imaginable.

A bit of slow-roasting can be a lifesaver when preparation time is short and the meat quality is questionable.
   

Snickerdoodles

 

Delicate, chewy Christmas cookie with a hint of cinnamon -- great with a cup of orange spice tea

 

 

Snickerdoodles

 

3 cups flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 cup margarine, softened

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

 

4 Tbsp. sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

 

1.  Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar in bowl; set aside.

2.  In large bowl, combine margarine, sugar, egg and vanilla -- beat with mixer until fluffy.

3.  Slowly add remaining flour mixture, stirring with wooden spoon until combined.

4.  Cover and chill dough at least one hour, or even overnight.

5.  Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.

6.  Shape chilled dough into 1" balls.  Roll balls in cinnamon/sugar mixture.

7.  Place two inches apart on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper

8.  Bake in 375 degree oven approximately 10 minutes -- cookies should be lightly browned on edges and slightly soft in center when done

 

Enjoy!!