Hamburger Patties

Hamburger Patties

We rarely eat beef due to cost and the heavy texture
to the meat. After a medical procedure which had
me sore and out of sorts, I wanted
something simple to make. Gary got a package of
thick burger patties which came six to a pack.
I sauteed them, then put BBQ sauce on top.
We also had some peas to go along with.
We'll be able to have the meal three days in a row.
Something simple and I don't have to cook each day.

We postponed our planting day due to
the big thunderstorm we're having today.
Glad we did because the tiny plants would
have been pelted  unmercifully.
Tomorrow will be a better day to plant.

Planting Day

Planting Day

Today is planting day for this season.
We have tomatillos, unusual tomatoes, and specialty peppers.
Thankfully we got some rain and more on the way.
Happy planting, nothing better than home grown.

Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs

Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs

4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut in half
salt and pepper to taste
flour for dusting chicken thighs
3 lemons sliced crosswise

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried orange peel

2/3 cup orange juice
olive oil for coating baking dish

Salt and pepper the chicken thigh portions on both sides. Dredge in flour and shake off. Coat 9 x 12 baking dish in olive oil bottom and sides. Place chicken thighs in baking dish. Sprinkle thighs with garlic powder, oregano, and orange peel. Tuck lemon slices around each chicken thigh portion. Pour orange juice around each chicken portion. Bake at 350 F for 45 to 60 minutes. Turn chicken thigh portions over half way through baking time. Lemons, flour, and orange juice make a nice sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes then serve along with your favorite vegetable or starch. I love making one dish meals. Easy to make and easy clean up too.

Ricotta Apple Pie

Ricotta Apple Pie

I'd call this a cake or pastry, not sure the term pie fits.

2 large tart apples cored and peeled.
Half of one sliced, the rest diced small.
1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
3/4 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder,
and a pinch of salt. 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and
2 tablespoons butter sliced thin.

Butter an 8x8 inch baking dish and set aside.
Mix by hand the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Add in the sugar and mix thoroughly.
Add flour, salt, and baking powder and mix well.
Stir in diced apples. Add mixture to a buttered
8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon.
Arrange sliced apples on top, dot with butter,
sprinkle remaining cinnamon and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 35 to 45 minutes.
A slice of this and some fresh coffee, just the ticket.