Papas Cutting Board

Appetizer Avocado

If you like avocados, these are fun.

I’ve made these several times.

Pleasantly surprised. I had everything – I was curious – I changed a couple things. After inhaling that vinegar – I was like “uh oh, this will not be good” But….you let it simmer down and get thicker – you want it to go for 15 minutes, and you don’t want to lean over the pan, and get that vinegar steam in your eyes. I immediately poured the sauce in to a measuring cup, because I wanted it to cool down for instant serving.

Jim and I truly enjoyed this new idea with avocados. Only takes 15 minutes with just a few ingredients

1980 The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook

I enjoy this big, oversized book! It’s loaded with information. Step by step photos. Lots of color photos. I’ve made several recipes from this book, and each a winner

Nacho Latkes

I had a couple of baking potatoes that were getting soft, and I remembered this recipe from the Foodnetwork December 2020 issue. I added shredded Parmesan to the main batter. We tried a variety of the recipes in the issue, and our favorite was the Nacho Latke. A fun way to use up potatoes.

Instant Pot Peas

1943 Recipes for Today

I was reading this vintage cookbook last night, and while researching it; I found a full download of it online. It was published by General Foods Corp., in 1943 during World War II. The booklet addresses food shortages and rations that the United States experienced during the war and offers creative ways to prepare meals (using many of the General Foods products)

I appreciate how they took one meal, and turned it in to several different dishes.

https://recipecurio.com/how-to-make-grand-stews/

I was inspired to try the stew combinations. I made the basic one today with plans to try the combinations until I run out.

I know we all do this, but I’d never heard of cereal dumplings, so I started browsing more of the book, and gathered quite a few new ideas to try.

Interesting read

the clock is ticking…..

London Fog Tea

London Fog Tea latte

This is delicious- the lavender takes it over the top

2 tsps Earl Grey Tea leaves
1/4 tsp lavender petals (find in spices)
(Inhale it when you open it-so pleasant)
Just a bit of vanilla paste
Honey to taste

Pour 1 cup hot water over tea leaves and lavender petals (I use a Tea strainer)

Steam milk (any type is fine- I used 2%)
I use a Chefs milk frother I bought on amazon a few years ago. Love it. Use it a lot

After 3 minutes – remove strainer
Stir in tsp honey

Top with steamed milk
Sprinkle cinnamon