MASHED POTATOES MY WAY ENJOY DAN:

                      MASHED POTATOES MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10

INGREDIENTS:

1/4-cup cream cheese, softened

1/2-cup sour cream

1/4-cup softened butter + 1-tablespoon, divided

1-envelope ranch salad dressing mix

1-teaspoon garlic powder

1-tablespoon minced fresh chives

6-cups warm mashed potatoes, (without milk or butter)

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/4-cup butter + next 3 ingredients.

2.   Stir into mashed potatoes.

3.   Transfer to a crock-pot.

4.   Cook on low for 2-3 hours.

5.   Top with remaining butter.

ENJOY DAN:                                              DEVOUR DAMN DELICIOUS!!!  

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ENJOY DAN:

                      WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2-pound cauliflower, leaves trimmed

1-tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning

salt & black ground pepper

3-tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS (PREHEAT OVEN TO 475 F)

1.   Bring 4-quarts of water to a boil in a stock pot.

2.   Add 1/2-cup salt to the water to a boil.

3.   Carefully lower the cauliflower into pot.

4.   cook for 5 minutes, flipping the cauliflower after 2 minutes.

5.   Transfer the cauliflower, stem-side down, to a colander.

6.   Let drain for 10 minutes.

7.   Transfer to a prepared baking dish.

8.   Rub top with oil, & sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning & 1-teaspoon pepper.

9.   Roast, rotating the dish once or twice.

10  Spoon any oil that accumulates over the cauliflower.

11  Bake until golden brown about 20-25 minutes.

12  Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve in the baking dish.

ENJOY DAN:                                                  COURAGE STRENGTH HOPE!!

ROASTED LITTLE POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE ENJOY DAN:

         ROASTED LITTLE POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

20-little potatoes, halved

2-tablespoons olive oil

1/2-teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4-teaspoon EACH salt & pepper

1-onion, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch wedges

4-tablespoons blue cheese

2-tablespoons chives

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Lightly coat baking sheet with Pam.

2.   In a bowl, combine potatoes, & next 3 ingredients.

3.   Toss to coat the potatoes.

4.   Add onion wedges, & gently toss to coat.

5.   Transfer the potatoes & onions to a baking sheet.

6.   Cook until vegetables are soft about 30 minutes.

7.   Cut onions wedges into 3 pieces.

8.   Transfer the vegetables to a bowl.

9.   Toss with blue cheese & chives.

ENJOY DAN:                                                              STAY STRONG!!!

CROCK POT BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP ENJOY DAN:

                 CROCK POT BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10

INGREDIENTS:

2-pounds lean boneless beef chuck steak, trimmed

1-onion, chopped

1-1/2-pound new potatoes, peeled & diced

3-multi-colored carrots, sliced

8-cremini mushrooms, sliced

3-garlic cloves, smashed

1-cup uncooked barley

6 cups beef broth

1-(8 Oz) can tomato sauce

2-tablespoons EACH Worcestershire sauce, & dry mustard

2-teaspoons salt1-teaspoon black pepper.

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place all ingredients in a crock pot.

2.   Stir to combine.

3.   Cook on low 8-9 hours.

ENJOY DAN:                    HIP HIP HOORAY STAND UP TO CANCER!!!

GROUND TURKEY STUFFED ACORN SQUASH ENJOY DAN:

       GROUND TURKEY STUFFED ACORN SQUASH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-pounds ground turkey

4-small acorn squash, halved & seeded

2-apples, finely diced

1-egg

salt & pepper

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-onion, diced

1/2-cup craisins, (from Costco)

1-teaspoon EACH Herbs de Provence, & dried sage

Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 F

1.   Lightly mist acorn squash haves with olive oil.

2.   Season with salt & pepper.

3.   Place on a prepared baking sheet, & bake for  15 minutes just long enough to heat the squash.

4.   Add oil to a skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

5.   Add ground turkey; cook until no longer pink.

6.   Then add remaining ingredients.

7.   Stir to combine

8.   Spoon turkey mixture into all 8 acorn halves.

9.   Place squash on a Prepared baking sheet.

10  Fill sheet with 1/2-inch water.    

11  Cover with foil & bake for 25 minutes.

12  Uncover & bake for another 20 minutes.

13  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ENJOY DAN:                                                         BLESSING TO ALL

PERUVIAN MARTHA'S BEEF STEW ENJOY DAN:

                   PERUVIAN MARTHA'S BEEF STEW by CHEF DAN:

                             (From her mother-in-law recipes book)

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

2-pounds good quality beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-red onion, quartered

2-Roma tomatoes, cubed

1-tablespoon EACH Peruvian dried Oregano, dried parsley & dried cilantro

Water to cover

No salt until finished cooking

Add potatoes or rice if desired

DIRECTIONS;

1.   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat & when sizzling.

2.   Add cubed meat and sauté until browned about 5 minutes.

3.   Add to a stock pot along with remaining ingredients.

4.   Cover with water & place lid on & bring to a boil.

5.   Reduce heat & simmer for about 45-50 minutes.

6.   Pour into bowls & enjoy.

ENJOY DAN:                      LIVE WELL LAUGH OFTEN LOVE MUCH!!!

ISENIOS SAUSAGE SKILLET ENJOY DAN:

                      ISERNIOS SAUSAGE SKILLET by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1-package Isernio’s sausage links, diagonally sliced thin

2-garlic cloves, smashed

3-tablespoons olive oil

1-bell pepper

1onion, thinly sliced

1-package frozen broccoli, thawed

1/2-cup broth

1/2-teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2-cup Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Marinara sauce

2-cups instant rice

1/2-cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.   heat oil & garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2.   Stir in sausage slices & cook until browned.

3.   Add pepper, & next 5-ingredients.

4.   Simmer for about 10 minutes.

5.   Cook rice according to package directions.

6.   Stir cooked rice into the skillet.

7.   Sprinkle with cheese & serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                             FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD!!!