KATIE'S LASAGNA

 Sure! Basic lasagna of any kind... I just used hearts of palm noodles which we get on Amazon... one time I used eggplant, unpeeled and just sliced.. next time I used zucchini... I think you liked it better.  Layer tomato sauce, noodles, ricotta or cottage cheese, veggies,  parmesan as a top layer... as many layers as your dish or you like... Bake at 350 degrees or a bit more for 30 to 45 minutes...My noodles are pre cooked so it is just to get things melted and bubbling...

I might have used trader joe"s mixed spice which is kind of like herbs of provence without salt.  Can"t remember but whatever spice you like with Lasagna is fine. 

My methodology is not exact.  I look at online recipes and improvise with my own ingredients and spices I like.  I think veggie lasagna is pretty much a hit no matter what.  Hearts of Palm noodles were good but any kind of noodle and if they like pasta that is yummy too.  Hearts of Palm noodles reduce both the salt content and the sugar load for Dewey.  Also if they don't use cheese products I think you can skip that but it makes it tasty to me.  

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LEFT OVER PRIME RIB

 It is always hard to he.at up prime rib left overs while keeping the medium rare state of the meat.  I had some from Town Tavern, a very thick cut.  I let it sit on the counter for two hours and get room temperature,  Then I covered it in butter and heated it with some paper towel wrapped sweet corn in the microwave for 3 minutes.  Seemed the best way to get it warm but avoid overcooking.  With boiled potatoes and butter and pepper it made a grand meal.  I have a bit left over again to have with my morning eggs, but I don't imagine I'll keep the pink center for that.

COB CORN IN MICROWAVE

 September 11, 2021

I wrapped the ear of corn in paper towel, thoroughly wet the towel, and microwaved for 2 minutes and then again for 2 minutes.  It came out great!\\

August 2022.  

Mostly we use the instapot, but today it was full of rice.

Five full ears in the microwave for 3 minutes, and then again a bit later for 2 minutes.  It was delightful.  The only downside is the waste of paper towels.

August 17, 2023

one ear for three 

minutes.  It came out fine.

May 30. 2024

Wrapped three ears and put them on a fish plate.

Microwaved on high for 5 minutes.

Came out great!

It might take 6.  Try that next time.

RIBS ELIZABETH STYLE SLOW COOKED

 I used this model but just used garlic, pepper, and mustard with a bit of coffee grounds in the dry rub and then went light on the sauce …just one cup I think but also I knew we had a bit less ribs than the recipe called for…slow cooked on high for 6 hours and 1 hour on low.  Was tender enough but could have gone for 8 hours if I hadn’t been so hungry.

https://thestayathomechef.com/the-secret-to-crockpot-ribs/#jump-to-recipe

Potatoes were cooked at 400 degrees for 50 minutes.. garlic with a bit of oil and tarragon and Trader Joe’s Salute  mix.

salmon patties

 

Ingredients

8 SERVINGS

1

½ cups plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream

¼

cup Dijon mustard

6

sprigs fresh dill, chopped

2

(14.75-ounce) cans salmon packed in water (look for a sustainable brand)

4

celery stalks, finely chopped

1

large white onion, finely chopped

4

large eggs, beaten

½

tablespoon salt

1

tablespoon pepper

2

tablespoons olive oil

Step 1

To make the dill sauce, whisk together the yogurt, mustard, and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Drain the salmon, and then remove and discard the bones and skin. Mix the salmon, celery, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper in a good-size bowl. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Slick a medium skillet with the olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 3

Put a dollop of the dill sauce on top of each patty and serve.

Cooks' Note

If you want a slightly more old-school, firmer croquette, simply add ¾ cup plain dry breadcrumbs to the mix.

Reprinted with permission from Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family Copyright © 2015 by Alice Randall and Caroline Randall William. Principal photographs by Penny De Los Santos. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House. Buy the full book from Amazon.

CORN IN THE MICROWAVE

 Basically, cut off the ends but don't shuck.  wrap in wet towel.  two ears for 3 minutes.  More for 4 ears.

The Slickest Way To Cook Corn On The Cob And Leave Those Silks Behind - yeyfood.com

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Don't shuck.

Put in oven on 325 for 25 minutes.  

Cut off end and slide out hot corn.

CABBAGE IN THE INSTAPOT

 George and Judy gave us a fresh cabbage.

It was large.  Cut up it just fit the instapot.

I cooked it on manual for 7 minutes with a cup of water.

It came out great.  I covered it in melted butter and lots of black pepper and the Benson's salt. The left overs I reheated in butter, a bit of olive oil, black pepper.  I cut the cabbage up.  I added some already cooked pork belly, but really could skip that part.  Very good