Ellie's Peanut Butter Pie

So the tradition continues.

Back in 2015, when we moved into our house we got to know Ellie. Ellie was the sweetest woman, who lived in her home across from mine for over 70 years. She told me so many things about the history of our little forgotten neighbourhood. She sent over photos of my home shortly after it was rolled down the hill and into it's spot in 1974.

One year Ellie sent over her delicious Peanut Butter Pie. We loved it so much that she sent over the recipe. These errands helped me get to know her children.

After Ellie passed, she had wanted my oldest to buy her home but he wasn't ready yet, we did end up with several beloved mementos. Her home was quickly bought by the sweetest couple from Albania.

Over the years, as their family has grown, we've exchanged food during holidays. This year I sent ever Ellie's Peanut Butter Pie (excitedly made by my oldest daughter). We also sent over a photocopy of Ellie's handwritten recipe - because this recipe needs to continue to be made in Ellie's kitchen.

                                                                         

It is even more delicious than it looks!

Ellie's Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Crunchy Peanut Butter

1 cup Confectioner's Sugar

3 cups Milk

1 large Graham Cracker Crust

2 boxes Vanilla Pudding (not instant)

Whipped Topping

Directions:

• Mix peanut butter with sugar until crumbly.
• Cook vanilla pudding according to directions. (Use 3 cups milk instead of 4)
• Let cool for a few minutes.
• Spread 3/4 of th peanut butter / sugar mixture into the pie crust.
• Pour hot pudding over this.
• Cool.

Note:

- Can do this a day ahead.

• Spread top with Cool Whip.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/4 of crumb mixture on top.

1.  Enjoy!

               Ingrid

Mississippi Burger

Everyone that knows me knows that I absolutely love Mississippi Pot Roast. It is the best  pot roast you could ever eat. I'm linking my post for that amazing dish here. Guess what! This recipe is for it's portable version - Mississippi Burger! This is so similar and packed with flavour.

Mississippi Burgers

Burgers:

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Beef for 4 burgers
1 Tbs Ranch Seasoning
1 Tbs Aus Jus (I use my own recipe, see bottom of page)

1 Tbs Pepperoncini Juice

Directions:

• Mix ingredients together.
• Form into patties with greased form or by hand. 
• Cook to desired wellness. 140° for Medium.
• Top with pepperoncini and pepper jack on toasted brioche bun (we used a  Colby and Monterey Jack blend on potato buns this go around).

Spicy Mayo:

Ingredients:

1/4 C Mayo

1 tsp Pepperoncini Juice
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Directions: 

• Whisk until combined

Buns:

Directions:

• Toast buns on griddle
• Smear  mayo on buns. 

Notes:

-Best with sweet potato fries, but that's up to you which fries you prefer.

-Do not add any other condiments. It's perfect the way it and other condiments will distract from the overall taste.

Fries:

Ingredients for seasoning:
2 Tbs Olive Oil
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Dried Parsley

Directions:

• Toss together.
• Spray fryer with cooking spray.
• Preheat air fryer at 400°.
• Slice sweet potatoes into fries.
• Cook for 12 minutes, shake after 8 minutes. 

Aus Jus:

Ingredients:

12 Beef Bouillon Cubes (or 4 Tbls granules)

4 Tbs Cornstarch
4 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Parsley
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

Directions:

• Blend all ingredients in blender for 30 seconds until completely ground, and combined.
• Store in airtight container or Ziploc bag.

To Make Au Jus:

• Measure 4 1/2 tsp into a small saucepan.
• Whisk with 2 C Water over medium heat 15 minutes until bubbly, and thickened.

To Use As Seasoning:

• Measure 4 1/2 tsp to equal 1 package Au Jus mix.

1.  Enjoy!

               Ingrid

Dressed Up Kraft Mac 'n Cheese

My family members are huge Kraft Mac and Cheese fans. That's fine. I mean, who doesn't like to go back to their childhood comfort foods every now and then. Other than the occasional tuna we tended to eat this dish as prepared from the box as a side dish. I decided to do something different and dress it up a little. This was a huge hit and everyone requested that I make it more often. It's so easy and so yummy!

Dressed Up Kraft Mac 'n Cheese

Ingredients:

2 boxes Mac 'n cheese

2 cans Tuna, drained

1-1/2 c Broccoli crowns, cut up

1-1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

4oz Gouda, shredded

1 c Bread Crumbs

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Cook and Prepare Mac 'n Cheese according to box directions. 
3. Mix in tuna. Make sure to save the juice for any kitties you may have.
4. Stir in broccoli and garlic powder. Mix well.
5. Combine the Gouda with the mix.
6. Top with bread crumbs.
7. Cook for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs have a golden brown colour.

Enjoy!

            Ingrid