Pineapple Casserole

 2-3 cans large chunk pineapple, drained

1 cup sugar

8 Tablespoons flour

1 stick butter, melted

1 stack ritz crackers, crushed*

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

For Pineapple Casserole, combine pineapple, sugar, and flour. Pour into a shallow baking dish. Combine melted butter and crackers. Top pineapple mixture with  alternate layers of cheese and cracker mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

*Stacks used to be taller, try for about 150 grams for a 3 can pineapple recipe

Grandma Carlene's Hamburger Stroganoff

 

Notes: ground chuck is hamburger; "undil. Crm. Chkn" means condensed cream of chicken soup straight from the can; garlic glove should be garlic clove 😁; Accent - optional.

Anchovy Butter

To make 1 1/4 cups of anchovy butter, process eight fillets of anchovies with the juice of 1 lemon in a food processor* until all the liquid has been incorporated.  Add 1 cup softened unsalted butter. Process until smooth, scraping down as necessary, to form a smooth paste. Pack into a small crock, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

*or in a mortar

Optional: 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Anchovy Butter recipe adapted from the Nero Wolfe Cookbook

Baby Shower Food Fun

 Baby Shower Punch:

1 48 oz can Dole Pineapple Juice

1 cup Pink Lemonade Mix (Blue Raspberry Lemonade Mix)

1 2-liter Sprite

You can mix the pineapple juice with the lemonade power and keep it refrigerated for 2-3 days or the freezer for at least 3 months. Add the Sprite just before serving. Possible additions: sliced lemon rounds, pineapple rings, strawberries, raspberries. Got this recipe here.

Watermelon Baby

Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Strawberries, Green Grapes, Red (dark) Grapes, Pacifier, Toothpicks (to keep ears, nose and eyes in place.

Notice below that you have another tray of fruit. Traditionally, the watermelon baby goes home with mom and everyone eats from the fruit surround the watermelon baby or the other tray of fruit. Also, you can see lil smokies in a blanket. They were tasty and super fun for a baby shower.

Katie's Overnight Oats

1/4 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds

pinch salt

1/2 cup milk

1/2 Tablespoon honey (eyeball it)

Mix together all ingredients in a 1 pint jar. Cover and put it the fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning!

Mix-ins:

PB and J

Mango Lassi

 This Mango Lassi Recipe is based on a smaller version here which was based on a spicier (ginger/turmeric and lemon) version here.

I buy the big bag of Dole frozen large dice mango which contains five 8 oz bags. Each bag measures to about 1 1/2 cups.

Ingredients:

1 8 oz bag or 1 1/2 cups frozen large dice mango

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (full fat)

3/4 cup milk

2 Tablespoons honey

Blend and enjoy!

For a smaller version:

1 cup frozen large dice mango

1 cups plain yogurt (full fat)

1/2 cup milk

4 teaspoons honey

Cauliflower Cheddar Soup (Instant Pot)

2 Tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar cheese
4 green onions, sliced on the bias
ground paprika or cayenne pepper, for garnish

Pre-heat the pressure cooker using the SAUTE setting.

Add the butter, onion, garlic and thyme.  Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper.  Pour in the chicken stock and lock the lid in place.

Pressure cook on HIGH for 6 minutes.

Release the pressure using the QUICK-RELEASE method and carefully remove the lid. Puree the soup using an immersion blender.  Add the cheese and stir until it has all melted.  Season the soup again to taste with salt and pepper.  Sprinkle the green onions and paprika on top and serve.

Serves 4

Delicious Under Pressure, Meredith Laurence