Beau Monde Seasoning

Beau Monde Seasoning

2 Tbsp. onion powder

2 Tbsp. celery salt

1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

OR

2 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. celery seed

1 Tbsp. salt

1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Mix it all together and use as directed in your recipes.

This seasoning is really hard to find when you live out of the big cities. And even when  you do find it, it's rather expensive. There are lots and lots of recipes for this online - some using all kinds of different herbs. But, this is the one that is just like the real thing.

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

Crust

2 cups. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. yeast

1 1/2 tsp. salt

2/3 cup warm water

3 Tbsp. olive oil

Sauce

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 Tbsp. sour cream

1/2 tsp. beau monde seasoning

Toppings

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 cup sliced red onion

1 cup sliced green pepper

1 cup sliced mushrooms

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. beau monde seasoning

1/2 lb. leftover roast beef, sliced

2 cups shredded mozzarella

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 12 inch pizza pan.

2.  Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add warm water and oil; mix until well blended. Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead until elastic. Let sit while preparing toppings.

3.  Combine cream cheese, sour cream and beau monde seasoning. Set aside.

4.  Heat oil in large skillet on med-high heat. Add veggies, garlic, pepper and beau monde seasoning. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes. Add roast beef and heat.  Cool.

5.  Pat out dough into pan. Make sure you form a rim.

6.  Spread sauce over crust. Then spoon the veggie/meat mixture over the top. Now, sprinkle cheese over it all.

7.  Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is browned.

**If you can't find beau monde seasoning in the store, you can find a recipe HERE.

Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini Muffins

3 eggs

2 cups sugar

2 cups vegetable oil

2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups grated zucchini

3 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

3 tsp. cinnamon

nuts or raisins, if desired

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and flour muffin tins or a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

Mix everything together in your mixer until well blended.

Spoon into your muffin tins - 3/4 full.

For muffins bake for 30 min (check at 25 min.)

For a loaf, bake for 1 hour.

Check with a toothpick for doneness.

Cool on rack. Wrap in plastic.

*I used the Texas-sized muffin tins.

Hamburger Buns for ABM

Hamburger Buns for ABM

1 cup warmed milk

1/2 cup warm water

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 Tbsp. honey

1 egg, beaten

3 cups whole wheat flour

1 1/2 cups all-purposed flour

1 1/4 tsp. salt

2 1/4 tsp. yeast

another egg, beaten - set aside

sesame seeds, if desired

Put all the ingredients into your bread machine as the manufacturer directs.

Set to "Dough" cycle.

When done, remove dough and split into 12 pieces. Roll into balls and flatten.

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Cover and rise until doubled - about 30 to 45 minutes.

Brush tops with the second beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

*We like the larger hamburger buns, so I usually make just 8 out of this recipe.

Ham and Cheese Swirls

Ham and Cheese Swirls

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

4 to 5 slices ham sandwich meat

shredded cheddar cheese

Dijon mustard

1.  Roll out pastry on a floured board. Flatten seams and stretch slightly.

2.  Spread with a thin layer of mustard. Then, lay ham in a single layer. Top with shredded cheese.

3.  Roll up lengthwise. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unwrap roll and slice into 1/2 inch widths. A serrated knife works best.

5.  Place on baking sheet and bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Makes 18 to 20.

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Herb Roasted Potatoes

2 lbs. red or yellow skinned potatoes*

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp. each parsley, rosemary & pepper**

salt to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Scrub potatoes - do not peel.

Cut into 1 inch cubes.

Soak in cold water for 1 hour.

Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic and seasonings.

Place on baking sheet lined with parchment.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until browned.

Serve with sour cream and chopped green onions.

* I used Yukon Gold potatoes.

** I used Herbs de Provence - 2 tsp. and 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper.