Broiled American Style Spaghetti

I seen a YouTube video of this chef, Brian Lagerstrom that made beef stroganoff, and he broiled the meat first.

I tried this in my American Style Spaghetti and it was soooooo gooooood.

Ingredients 

1 lb ground beef

1 lb Italian sausage 

1 onion

1 bell pepper

3 stalks celery

2 Tbsp jar-lic (garlic in a jar)

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 large can diced tomatoes

1 large can spaghetti sauce

1 or 2 Tbsp Mitch & Tonya’s Italian Harbour seasoning

Enough cooked spaghetti noodles to feed about 5 to 6 people

Garnish with Parmesan Cheese 

Directions

Spread beef and sausage, into a thin layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast on high under broiler (2nd from top rack) for 10-15 minutes, rotating halfway through. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before crumbling meat.

Crumble the meat into a colander over a mixing bowl.  This will allow the grease to drip off the meat.

Dice all your veggies and add to a Dutch oven with the olive oil. Add some salt to sweat the veggies. Cook the veggies till softened and add the jar-lick.  Add the seasoning and stir into the veggies.  DO NOT OVER COOK, as the garlic and spices will burn.  Add the tomatoes and sauce.  Turn the heat down to low.  Add the drained meat.

If you want to add a splash of red wine, feel free to do so.  Make sure the cook gets a liberal glass of wine as well.

Add your cooked spaghetti noodles and stir everything together.

Plate your spaghetti and sprinkle the spaghetti with parmesan cheese. 

Serve with some garlic toast.

Wait for the compliments.

Old Fashioned Raisin Cake

Moist, warmly spiced and full of sweet raisins — Grandma-style favorite made without eggs or milk!

Old-Fashioned Raisin Cake

You'll need:

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 1/3 cups water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 Tbsp molasses

2 cups raisins

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp ginger

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp water

How to make it:

1.  Preheat to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square pan.

2.  Simmer brown sugar, 1 1/3 cups water, oil, molasses, raisins and spices for 5 minutes. Cool until lukewarm.

3.  Stir in flour and baking powder.

4.  Dissolve baking soda in 2 tsp water and mix into batter.

5.  Bake 35-45 mins until toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Sweet, spiced, just like Grandma made!

Pecan Pralines

Pecan Pralines 

Ingredients 

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup cream

4 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp Maple Syrup 

1 1/2 cup pecans

1 tsp vanilla 

Directions

Add everything but the pecans and vanilla to a stock pot.

Heat to 236 F.

Turn the heat off and add the pecans and vanilla.  Stir to mix the ingredients. 

Transfer, by the spoon full to a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Let fully cool and enjoy.

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Fruitcake

🎄 Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Fruitcake 🍒

This buttery Christmas fruitcake is loaded with jewel-like candied cherries, plump raisins, crunchy pecans, and warm spices for a festive treat that tastes like Christmas in Grandma’s kitchen.

Ingredients 🍰

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

- 3 large eggs, at room temperature

- 1/2 cup orange juice

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup raisins

- 1 cup chopped candied cherries

- 1/2 cup chopped pecans

- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for coating the fruit

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.

2. Toss the raisins, candied cherries, and pecans with 1 tablespoon of flour. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice. Mix just until combined.

7. Fold in the prepared raisins, cherries, and pecans.

8. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

9. Bake for 65–80 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.

10. Let the fruitcake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. For the best flavor, wrap the cooled cake and let it rest overnight before slicing.

❤️ Grandma’s Tip: Serve thick slices with hot coffee or tea. For a festive finish, decorate the top with a few extra candied cherries and pecan halves before baking.

Mini Apple Crisp Cheesecakes

Mini Apple Crisp Cheesecakes 🍎🧁  

Delight in these charming mini cheesecakes that combine the creamy goodness of cheesecake with a warm apple crisp topping. Perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself on a cozy evening!

🥧 Crust Ingredients  

- 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs  

- ½ cup of melted butter  

🧀 Filling Ingredients  

- 2 cups of cream cheese  

- 1 cup of sugar  

- 2 eggs  

- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract  

- 2 cups of chopped apples  

- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon  

🍏 Topping Ingredients  

- 1 cup of brown sugar  

- 1 cup of rolled oats  

👩‍🍳 Directions  

➡️ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).  

➡️ In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of cupcake liners.  

➡️ In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  

➡️ Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well until fully incorporated.  

➡️ Fold in the chopped apples and cinnamon gently.  

➡️ Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the liners, filling them equally.  

➡️ In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, and a bit of melted butter to create the crisp topping.  

➡️ Sprinkle the topping generously on each cheesecake.  

➡️ Bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and a lovely golden brown.  

➡️ Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least an hour before serving.  

Enjoy each bite of these delightful mini apple crisp cheesecakes that perfectly blend creamy and sweet with a touch of crunch!