Lemon Broccoli Salad, Hot or Cold

Lemon Broccoli Salad, Hot or Cold

1 very large head of broccoli cut into florets
ladolemono dressing
shaved parmesan (optional)

Blanch broccoli florets for one minute, then
immediately immerse drained florets in an ice bath.
Helps broccoli keep it's vibrant green color.
Meanwhile make your ladolemono dressing.
Drain then steam broccoli till al dente
Drizzle with ladolemono dressing while hot.
Add shaved parmesan just before serving if desired.
Serve hot or cold.
Broccoli never tasted so good.

Cauliflower Casserole

Cauliflower Casserole

1 large head of cauliflower cut into small florets
1 tablespoon olive oil

5 eggs beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Mrs Dash

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup grated melting cheese of your choice

In a 7 x 11 inch casserole dish add olive oil and coat bottom and sides. Add cauliflower florets.
Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash, pepper, and paprika. Mix eggs and sour cream till smooth and pour over cauliflower. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 35 to 45 minutes till florets are soft to the fork. Serve immediately. Quite delicious and good nutrition too.

Oxtail Stew

Oxtail Stew

2-3 pounds oxtails
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion chopped fine
4 garlic cloves minced
2 cups red wine
1-34 fluid ounces of vegetable or beef stock

1/4 cup sorghum syrup

1 bunch carrots chopped 
6 small yellow potatoes chopped
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes or one hot pepper chopped

Oxtail cuts of meat used to be inexpensive, now they've been discovered and the price has risen quite substantially. In a large stock pot or enameled cast iron pot, brown oxtails on all sides in olive oil and butter, remove and set aside. Add onions to pot and cook till soft, then add garlic and cook for one more minute. Add wine and cook till alcohol dissipates about 5 minutes, then add stock, sorghum, carrots, potatoes and spices. Add oxtails back into pot and cook for several hours till meat on the bones is falling off. Add additional water if mixture becomes too thick. Serve alongside rice or with a hearty piece of bread and garnish with green onions. Oxtails are very hearty and delicious. 

Hot Water Heater

Hot Water Heater

Just when you think things are going along just fine,
the hot water tank starts leaking at the top.

Not so good for the budget for a new one.
Lasted a mere 8 years.
We used Tony's Plumbing right here in Blairsville.