june 10

145. Fresh Lemon sorbet

This is really good. Its very refreshing when its hotter than anyone can stand. Even Elise liked it. It can be tart...be warned
Its very easy to make

*2 cups sugar
*2 cups water
*1 1.2 cup lemon juice
*1 TBSP lemon zest

Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat
Reduce heat to low and simmer until sugar dissolves about 4 minutes
Cool completely (either put in fridge overnight or put in pan in an ice bath for 30 minutes to cool)
When cool, add the lemon juice and zest; stir to combine
Pour into ice cream maker and turn on for about 30 minutes

146. Beef Tortilla Casserole

We went to our friends Jason and Alica for dinner and they break out a gift wrapped in Christmas paper! It was a book of casseroles. Funny story... On my first date with my sweet husband he said to me, "my favorite food is casseroles" Really? Not steak or something manly, but casseroles. I looked at him and said "Are you like 80 and named Edna?" one year later we were married. I have made many casseroles! So, thank you Loopers for some more casseroles to make.

*2 lb ground beef
*1 med. onion, chopped
*1 bottle taco sauce
*6 corn tortillas, halved and cut into 1 inch strips
*2 cups sour cream
*1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
*1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Now I want to point that you should make this is the darn MICROWAVE. I refused and I made Dave make it once I got everything together. We ended up making it together but not in the microwave.

Ground the beef with the onion
Stir in taco sauce and tortillas
Layer the mixture, sour cream and cheeses
Repeat the layers
Cook in 350 oven.
we cooked for about 20 minutes

147. Maple Glazed Beef

This was so-so. I thought it was a bit odd but we all ate it. I mean no one threw it away. It has chinese five spice and that is sorta odd to me. Its taste like Christmas. Dont ask!!!

*1 cup maple syrup
*1/2 cup cider vinegar
*2 TBSP soy sauce
*1 tsp Chinese five spice
*1 tsp red pepper flakes
*1 1/2 flank steak
*2 TBSP corn starch

In a bag mix together syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, five spice, pepper flakes and add the steak
Marinade for one hour
Pour our the marinade and into a saucepan and mix in the corn starch
Cook over high heat until boils.
Boil for 3 minutes or until thickened
Grill over high heat, brushing with the sauce
Serve sliced

148. Garlic Roasted Potatoes

this was awesome!

*2 1/2 lb small new potatoes
*8 cloves garlic, halved
*1/4 cup olive oil
*coarse salt and pepper
*1/4 cup lemon juice
*2 TBSP parsley flakes

Preheat over to 425
In a large roasting pan, toss the potatoes, garlic, oil, salt and pepper
Roast for 30-40 minutes
Remove to large bowl; toss with lemon juice and parsley