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Selection Buy one large head (about 3 pounds) for 4 to 6 servings. The flowerets should be white of cream white, and they should have a fresh green jacket of outer leaves. The head should be clean, heavy, and compact. Preparation Wash well. Remove the green stalks. Leave the head whole or separate into flowerets. Cooking Cook, covered in 1 inch of boiling salted water only until tender when tested with a fork. Flowerets will require no more than 8 to 15 minutes; a whole head of cauliflower will require 20 to 30 minutes. Serving Serve hot with butter or margarine or serve with cheese sauce, almond butter, or Hollandaise sauce. To serve raw cauliflower Break into flowerets and serve on a relish plate. Use as an appetizer with a dunking sauce. Add to vegetable salads. You can find the top 8 health benefits of cauliflower at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-cauliflower Low Carb Italian Wedding Soup https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2019/10/low-carb-italian-wedding-...

 I love salad.  I think I could eat a salad with every meal.   These are just some of my favourites . . .  Chicken Caesar Salad  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2010/03/grilled-chicken-caesar-salad.html Beet and Green Apple Salad  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/07/beet-and-green-apple-salad.html Lettuce and Tomato Salad  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/07/lettuce-and-tomato-salad.html Cabbage and Apple Salad https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/07/cabbage-and-apple-salad.html Reuben Slaw  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/07/reuben-slaw.html Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon and Apple Cider Dressing https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/08/spinach-salad-with-warm-bacon-and-apple.html

Who doesn't love a nice gooey grilled cheese sandwich?  Especially with a bowl of hot soup?   Grilled cheese sandwich recipe  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2019/07/grilled-cheese-sandwich.html And here's a little hint.  If you are making several grilled cheese sandwiches you can make them in the oven.   https://joyfulhomemaking.com/2014/04/grilled-cheese-oven.html

I actually found recipes for mac & cheese with hot dogs.  This isn't so unusual to me.  I always threw some frozen peas or mixed veg in when the macaroni was cooking and then threw in the chopped up hot dogs a few minutes before the macaroni was done.  I guess I should check out some of the "fancy" recipes online . . . LOL.  So there are also a pile of recipes online for mac & cheese ON hot dogs.  Seriously?  You need a recipe?  It's on the back of the box. And then I found mac & cheese grilled cheese.  That's a lot of carbs!  And yes their are recipes online for many many many variations.  LOL. Here are some fun facts about mac & cheese . . .  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2020/10/101-interesting-facts-about-canada_21.html

Southern fried chicken, also known simply as fried chicken, is a dish consisting of chicken pieces that have been coated with seasoned flour or batter and pan-fried, deep fried, pressure fried, or air fried. The breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior of the chicken while retaining juices in the meat. (Wikipedia) Who doesn't love fried chicken? Oven Fried Chicken Thighs  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2019/01/oven-fried-chicken-thighs.html Oven-Baked "Fried" Chicken  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/02/oven-baked-drumsticks.html

How is it that we can put two ingredients many people dislike or down-right refuse to even try into cream cheese and those same people will clean the plate? Spinach Artichoke Dip This dip is deliciously rich and creamy, perfectly cheesy, brimming with spinach and artichokes and it's always a crowd favorite! This version is so easy to make. It's oven baked and served warm and melty. Servings: 8 Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes Ready in: 30 minutes Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, well softened 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp) 2/3 cup (76g) finely shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (56g) finely shredded mozzarella cheese Pepper, to taste 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, can liquid drained, squeeze artichokes to drain excess liquid, chopped 6 oz. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain excess liquid Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a small (1 quart) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl stir together c...

Who doesn't love lasagna? Lasagne, or the singular lasagna, is an Italian dish made of stacked layers of thin flat pasta alternating with fillings such as ragù (ground meats and tomato sauce) and other vegetables, cheese (which may include ricotta and parmesan), and seasonings and spices such as garlic, oregano and basil. The dish may be topped with melted grated mozzarella cheese. Typically, the cooked pasta is assembled with the other ingredients and then baked in an oven. The resulting lasagne casserole is cut into single-serving square portions. Lasagne originated in Italy during the Middle Ages and have traditionally been ascribed to the city of Naples. The first recorded recipe was set down in the early 14th-century Liber de Coquina (The Book of Cookery). It bore only a slight resemblance to the later traditional form of lasagne, featuring a fermented dough flattened into thin sheets (lasagne), boiled, sprinkled with cheese and spices, and then eaten with a small pointed stic...

Deer meat is often referred to as venison. Venison originally meant the meat of a game animal but now refers primarily to the meat of elk or deer. Venison can be used to refer to any part of the animal, so long as it can be consumed, including the internal organs (Wikipedia) The last time I had venison was at my favourite restaurant which has since closed, the victim of a pandemic and a crooked landlord,  It was a juicy venison burger with our homemade bacon onion jam, smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomato and Santa's secret sauce.  It was amazing! I understand venison can be a bit tricky to cook properly so I prefer to leave that to the experts.

I have a love hate relationship with cucumbers.  I'm not crazy about them.  I like them in tzatziki, as pickles, in sushi, and in veggie sandwiches.  But that's about it.  I will eat them to be polite.  But in my house I don't eat cucumbers. So, as you can imagine, I have no cucumber recipes.  Please share your recipes.

I love chili . . . vegetarian, beef, beans, no beans, chicken . . . the hearty flavour of this dish just makes me happy.  I generally serve chilis with sour cream, rice, corn bread, and shredded cheese. According to Wikipedia, Chili con carne, meaning "chili with meat", is a spicy stew containing chili peppers, meat, and often tomatoes and beans. Other seasonings may include garlic, onions, and cumin. The dish originated in northern Mexico or southern Texas.  Beef Chili  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2018/08/beef-chili.html I eat this chili like its dessert.  That's just how good it is.  Vegetarian Chili with Tofu  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2018/02/vegetarian-chili-with-tofu.html Chicken Con Pollo https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2017/11/chili-con-pollo.html Pam's No Name Chili . . . so named because I generally buy no name products for this chili.   https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/12/pam-no-name-chili.html

 Who doesn't love a delicious briny salty crunchy pickle? My cousin Kim sent me this recipe a few years ago.  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/07/pickled-asparagus.html I'm not really sure what happened to the rest of my pickle recipes.  I used to make so many kinds in my younger days.  There would be jars and crock pots lined up along the countertop.  With just the two of us now it is just easier to buy a jar at the grocery store.

 I love fall vegetables like squash, turnip, and cabbage.   Lemon-Maple Squash  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2017/10/lemon-maple-squash.html Squash and Leek Soup  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2015/09/squash-and-leek-soup-and-thank-you.html Oven Roasted Vegetables  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2014/02/oven-roasted-vegetables.html Maple Sage Pork Roast https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-cooker-maple-sage-pork-roast.html

 I do enjoy spaghetti squash . . .  Surprisingly, I only have one recipe for spaghetti posted to this blog: https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/09/spaghetti-squash-fried-rice.html

What the heck is spaghetti pie? I better Google it. "Spaghetti pie is the perfect dish for a kid friendly weeknight dinner or to serve to a group of hungry guests. This spaghetti pie recipe pulls together all of the best aspects of a comforting Italian classic – pasta – cheese, a zesty meat sauce, and more cheese! Serve with a green salad tossed with Italian vinaigrette dressing and a loaf of warm garlic bread. After all, when it comes to spaghetti pie, it’s all about no fuss basics!" Spaghetti Pie PREP TIME 30 minutes COOK TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour SERVINGS 6 servings AUTHOR Holly Nilsson This spaghetti pie recipe pulls together all of the best aspects of this Italian classic - pasta - cheese, meat sauce, and more cheese! Ingredients 1 cup mozzarella cheese Spaghetti Crust 6 ounces spaghetti 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs ½ cup Parmesan cheese Cheese Layer 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons parsley ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh Meat Sauce 1 pound groun...

 You may have heard me mention that my husband is a VERY fussy eater . . . sigh.  Quiche was on his no try list until the day I made a couple for a brunch and he found out it was just fancy scrambled eggs . . . cue more sighing. I love quiche because they are so versatile.  You can add basically whatever you have in the fridge, bake it, and enjoy. Here are a few of my favourite recipes: Simplified No-crust Quiche Mini Veggie Quiches Quiche Lorraine Crustless Spinach, Onion, and Feta Quiche Worried about a fussy eater?  Hal will eat all of these . . .  Enjoy!!

Corn on the Cob . . . I know its not good for me but I love it so . . . Selection Allow 1 or 2 ears per person.  Cobs should be well filled with plump, milky kernels.  The husks should be fresh and green. Preparation Just before serving, remove husks and silk. Cooking Cook, covered, in unsalted boiling water until tender. Serve Lift corn from water and serve at once with salt, pepper, and plenty of butter or margarine.

I always have trouble remember the difference between rutabagas vs turnips . . . and sweet potatoes vs yams. So here is what I learned from Healthline : Sweet potatoes are a starchy root vegetable originating in Central or South America. There are two main varieties. They have a long shelf life and are usually sweeter and moister than regular potatoes. True yams are an edible tuber originating in Africa and Asia. There are over 600 varieties, which vary widely in size. They are starchier and drier than sweet potatoes and rarely found in local grocery stores. Why do I get so confused between these two tubers? Confusion between sweet potatoes and yams arose when US producers began using the African term “nyami,” which translates to “yam,” to distinguish between different varieties of sweet potatoes. Thank you, Healthline.

Who doesn't love a delicious baked potato?   Plain or stuffed with butter and chives, sour cream, chili, broccoli, cheese sauce . . . or whatever tickles your fancy? My real question is do you eat the skin? Here is my go to recipe for baked potatoes https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2019/04/baked-potatoes.html

I do love a good sweet potato . . . plain or in a casserole . . . I've even had it with the melted marshmallows on top. Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2019/12/pork-tenderloin-and-sweet-potatoes.html Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2019/04/sweet-potatoes-with-marshmallows.html Chicken and Sweet Potato Bake https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2018/07/chicken-and-sweet-potato-bake.html Sweet Potato Muffins https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2018/03/sweet-potato-muffins.html Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole is a personal favourite https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2017/10/sweet-potato-pecan-casserole.html

I do enjoy a good quesadilla with sour cream and salsa. Here's a very quick quesadilla recipe . . . but read past the recipe for all the potential upgrades!  I don't have a tested recipe for quesadilla but here's the recipe for a Mexican Rice side dish that will go well with your quesadilla.