A Slice Of Cherry Pie: Sunday Cake

A Slice Of Cherry Pie: Sunday Cake

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Chef Toms Superbowl Chili

Its that time.. Time to plan our SuperBowl Sunday parties! What comes to mind? Wings, ribs... how about some CHILI !?!?!

Makes 8 servings

2 Tbs olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
Salt, to taste
Cayenne pepper, to taste
1 1/2 lbs stew meat, cubes
1 lbs lean chop meat
1 Tbs chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
Crushed red pepper, to taste
2 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbs garlic, chopped
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 cups beef stock
2 Tbs masa (corn) flour
4 Tbs water
1 cup canned dark red kidney beans
1 cup canned white beans

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the onions and saute for 3 - 5 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Stir in the stew meat, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5-6 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Simmer the liquid, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours. Be sure to stir and skim off the fat occasionally.
Mix the masa and water together. Slowly stir the mixture into the saucepan, add the beans and continue to cook for about 30 minutes. Season again with salt and cayenne pepper if necessary. Serve hot !

Serve with:
Tortilla chips or brown rice
Pumpernickle bread
Grated Cheddar cheese
Sour Cream
Jalapenos

Maple Walnut Rolls

This makes a great after dinner treat that will satisfy anyones sweet tooth!

6 - 7 Cups All Purpose Flour
3 Tbs Sugar
2 packages active dry yeast
1 tsp Salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup water
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Filling:
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tbs maple syrup
5 cups ground walnuts

Icing:
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 - 3 Tbs milk

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat sour cream, butter and water to 120-130 degrees; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. About 1 1/4 hours. Punch dough down; divide into four portions. Roll each portion into a 14" x 12" rectangle.

In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and syrup; stir in walnuts. Sprinkle 1 cup over each rectangle. Roll up each, jelly roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.

Makes 4 rolls.

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Where has the family dinner hour gone? There once was a time when we would all come home from a long day and sit down with our family for a nice home-cooked meal. In today’s fast paced world, we need more bonding time with the family. One might say that in today’s day where people pile way too much on the plate of life, that it is impossible to have a family dinner everyday. I disagree. Wouldn’t you like to get back to the way it used to be?

One way to make family dinners easier to prepare is by planning ahead. Often times I find myself going to the grocery store every other day to pick up needed items, and this is how family time gets lost. Spend a little time planning out dinner ideas for the coming week. Pick meals that are quick and easy for your dinners during the week and save the more time consuming recipes for the weekend. Did you know that software has been developed that makes meal planning a breeze? With a click of the mouse you can organize your recipe collection into daily meal plans complete with nutrition facts and shopping lists. With the computer generated shopping list you won’t have to worry about forgetting a needed item when you go grocery shopping.

Another great way to ensure that your family eats together most nights of the week is to share the responsibility of preparing dinner. It can be difficult for one family member to be responsible for cooking everyday. Each member of the family can take turns cooking each night. This is also a good way to add some new flavors to your meals since each member may have a different cooking technique. For those family members who don’t cook often, this can prove to be a great learning experience. Review each family member’s weekly schedule and delegate the meal preparation tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, and clean up. Working as a team is a great way to build strength as a family.

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