Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Stew

We had another calamity day because of the freezing temperatures and it seemed perfect for Beef Stew. We like lots of different vegetables and the meat is much more tender in the crock pot.

1 pound beef, cut for stew
1 onion, chopped
4 potatoes, 1 inch cubes
6 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, 1 inch pieces
3 - 4 squirts Worchestershire Sauce

Ginger-Cinnamon Apple Crisp

• Makes: 8 servings
• Prep 35 mins
• Cool 20 mins to 30 mins
• Bake 55 mins to 1 hr
• ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dash salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Clabber Girl Cornstarch or cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

directions

1. Lightly coat a 2-1/2- to 3-quart (13x9-inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and wipe with a paper towel to spread evenly; set aside.
2. For topping: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup brown sugar, flour, the 1-1/2 teaspoons ginger, the 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts and pecans; set aside.
3. In a very large bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, the 3/4 teaspoon ginger and the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples slices. Gently toss until coated.
4. Transfer apple mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle topping over the apples. Cover the dish with foil.
5. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes more or until top is browned and apples are tender. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. If you like, serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Makes 8 servings.

nutrition facts

(Ginger-Cinnamon Apple Crisp)

Servings Per Recipe 8, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, fiber (g) 3, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 5, Niacin (mg) 1, Monosaturated fat (g) 6, sat. fat (g) 6, Folate (µg) 24, iron (mg) 1, chol. (mg) 23, vit. C (mg) 5, vit. A (IU) 292, Fat, total (g) 19, Riboflavin (mg) 0, carb. (g) 60, Thiamin (mg) 0, pro. (g) 3, calcium (mg) 50, Potassium (mg) 225, sodium (mg) 29, sugar (g) 45, cal. (kcal) 402

Honey-Glazed Buttermilk Oatmeal Coffee Cake

• Midwest Living / Food
• Makes: 9 servings
• Prep 30 mins
• Bake 25 mins
• The honey mixture bakes at the bottom of the pan for this dessert. Then flip the finished cake over to reveal a sweet glaze on top.
• ingredients
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 c butter, melted
• 2 TBSP light corn syrup
• 2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

New Year's Day Tradition

I can't remember if I had sauerkraut last year. It was only 5 days after my third round of chemo and I got so sick I was admitted to the hospital January 3rd. But I'm putting all that behind me and glad to start this new year with a family tradition we've had for over 25 years.
This morning Richard put together his unique pork, sausage and sauerkraut recipe. He uses his Mom's combination of small onions, banana peppers, and a can of tomatoes. We started adding 3 tablespoons of brown sugar to cut the acid taste.