WhatsForDinner: Moussaka

WhatsForDinner: Moussaka: "When I make this recipe I cut enough vegetables to cover the bottom of a 13' x 9' casserole dish. Take that into account when you are gath..."

Moussaka

When I make this recipe I cut enough vegetables  to cover the bottom of a 13" x 9" casserole dish. Take that into account when you are gathering ingredients.

2 medium eggplant rinsed  & cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
salt..((( if eggplant is not your cup of tea, use more zucchini instead)
4 medium new potatoes, rinsed & sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
2 medium zucchini , rinsed & sliced lengthwise into 1/4- 1/2 inch slices
1 pound ground beef or ground lamb ( I prefer grass fed beef)
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/4  cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup dry wine ( red or white )
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground pepper (black or white)
1 cup of Parmesan Cheese divided into 4 portions 1/4 cup each.
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour ( all purpose)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 cups milk
Salt... ( 1 tsp for the meat mixture, 1/4 tsp for the cream sauce  and a shaker of salt for salting vegetables)

sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant and set into a colander for 1/2 hour to drain.

Heat a frying pan with about a 1/4 cup of olive oil over a medium heat.
Fry the potatoes until lightly brown and tender. Place on paper towels to drain.
Repeat with the zucchini adding more oil if needed. Place on Paper towels to drain.
Repeat with the eggplant adding more oil if needed. Place on Paper towels to drain.

Bring frying pan to a medium high heat, saute onions with ground meat and garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain drippings and return to heat. Add tomatoes, wine, parsley, 1 tsp salt, cinnamon and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is absorbed or evaporates.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.

Layer the bottom with potatoes, 1/4 cup cheese, zucchini, 1/4 cup cheese, eggplant, 1/4 cup cheese. Top with meat mixture.

In frying pan over a med high heat, melt butter and whisk in flour, 1/2 tsp salt and nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute. Using a whisk very slowly whisk in milk until it is boiling and thickens. ( if too thick add more milk). Pour over meat mixture and top with the last 1/4 cup of cheese.

 Bake for 40 minutes. If the top is not browned , I broiled it on high for 2 minutes until bubbling brown. Makes 9 servings.

WhatsForDinner: Amazing Blueberry Muffins.. Start to finish in 30 ...

WhatsForDinner: Amazing Blueberry Muffins.. Start to finish in 30 ...: "Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1/4 tsp Cinnamon 1/8 tsp clove 1/8 tsp ginger 2 teaspoons baking powder 1..."

Amazing Blueberry Muffins.. Start to finish in 30 minutes! 1 Bowl 1 measuring cup!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp clove
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/3-1/2 cup milk ( I start with 1/3 and if the batter is thick add a splash more)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Topping:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners. 12 regular size muffing cups
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, spices and baking powder.
3. In a bowl mix the Milk, Egg and Oil. Mix in dry ingredients.
4. Fold in blueberries. Do not over mix.
5. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together sugar,  flour,  butter, and  teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done. (lightly browned on top.

WhatsForDinner: 2 quarts of sports drink for less than 30 cents?

WhatsForDinner: 2 quarts of sports drink for less than 30 cents?: "1 Kool-Aid packet or similar kid drink mix ( 27cents @ Target 20 cents @Wal-mart and they have a no frills brand for 12 cents) 1/4 tsp Li..."

2 quarts of sports drink for less than 30 cents?

1 Kool-Aid packet or similar kid drink mix ( 27cents @ Target  20 cents @Wal-mart and they have a no frills brand for 12 cents)
1/4 tsp  Lite salt
1/4-1/2 tsp   salt
 heaping 1/2 cup sugar
2 quarts water
1/2 tsp citric acid or 2 tbls of lemon juice ( citric acid is sold in the health dept or wine/cheese making stores)

Measure, Mix, Chill, Drink.

Easier than driving to the store. If you are going to be sweating a lot you may want to use more sodium. **** disclaimer, I am not a Doctor nor do I play one on TV. Please do your own research. This is one of many sites that discuss Sports Drinks.

http://www.mademan.com/mm/health-benefits-sports-drinks.html

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