What the Beck?: September 2017

Saturday, September 30, 2017

What the Beck???

I recently finished this soft yellow blanket. I love it!

Up close and personal. This is just like the blue
one I recently finished a few weeks ago.

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Hasselbeck Potatoes

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/hasselback-potatoes-3190731

I figured out that there are 463 calories, if 6 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

These were quite good. I love a baked potato whenever I have a steak, which is now rare. I think that I love potatoes in any form. This was a joy to eat. Too bad I didn’t have a thick, juicy steak to eat with this tater.

I began by baking a russet potato.

I made thin slices in the baked potato

making sure that the cuts didn't go all of the way

through to the plate.

I poured some of the butter into the crevices.

I also poured some olive oil.

Chives really make the dish.

Salt and pepper are definitely needed for flavor.

It is now ready to eat.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Easy Green Chilie Enchiladas

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/easy-green-chile-enchiladas/

I figured out that there are 158 calories, if 12 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

These were very tasty enchiladas. I actually prefer flour tortillas, because the corn flavor seems to overpower the rich flavors of the ingredients. These were a quick meal and quite good.

I began by heating the green enchilada sauce.

As it began heating, I added in the green chilies.

In a skillet, I cooked the onions and butter.

I only had red onions so that it what I used.

I took three tortillas and covered them with the
Cheddar-Jack. This is what Ree did, but I would
usually just do one at a time.

After the cheese was melted I spooned on some of the
green chili and enchilada sauces.

I also added some of the butter/onion mixture.

What enchilada is complete with sour cream?

The final ingredient was to add fresh cilantro leaves.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Hot Hawaiian Beef Sandwiches

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/hot-hawaiian-beef-sandwiches-3284694

I figured out that there are 220 calories, if 24 servings are made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

I absolutely adore these sandwiches. I gave an entire pan to the Bardstown Fire Department as well as served them for lunch when my BFF Kathy and Mike visited from Mobile.

I began with the rolls.

I placed the bottom half of the rolls in a disposable pan.

Only 20 fit in the pan, so I used a smaller pan

for the extra rolls for me to try.

I mixed the mayo

with the hot sauce to give it a little zip.

The color makes me happy.

Once the mayo and hot sauce were mixed,

I slathered it on the bottom of the rolls.

I placed a thin slice of London Broil roast deli beef on each roll.

All done and ready to add the cheese.

Pepper Jack is wonderful and adds so much to the sammies.

Looks great!

I then put on the tops.

I melted the butter in a small pan with the

lemon butter,

Dijon mustard, and

Worcestershire sauce.

This mixture will glaze the tops of the sandwiches.

They look great all shiny and ready to heat in the oven.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Sunday, September 24, 2017

What the Beck???

Recipe Review

Today’s Recipe and Location: Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint

Found in: The Pioneer Woman blog

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/baked-sweet-potato-with-sour-cream-and-mint-3141499

I figured out that there are 134 calories, if 1 serving is made. (Please note that the calorie counts vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients that you choose to use.)

This was so good! I love sour cream on any baked potato, but the addition of fresh mint gave it a whole different flavor.

Don't ya want a bite??

Dog Bed #2

A very sweet lady at the Upsy Daisy donated this
wagon to me, because she loves animals and wanted to
help out Barktown Rescue. This was so different from
my first dog bed. These are really fun to make.

I went with gray paint and began with some checks.

This is the pillow I made to go in the wagon.

I bordered it with green just like the stripe in the pillow.
I decided to go with black, green and gray paint.

It's getting cuter.

I love the sides. Polka dots just make me happy!

I added a jungle ribbon as a finishing touch.

Two down and one to go.

Friday, September 22, 2017

What the Beck???

Becky's homemade Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

1 lb. (90/10) ground beef

1 package taco seasoning

yellow sweet corn

mashed potatoes
2 pkgs puffed pastry

I began by browning the ground beef
in my beautiful Pioneer Woman skillet.

I added water to the browned beef.

Yes, add in the Taco Mix

I let it cook down.

I spread some flour on the countertop.

This is where I thought that I went terribly wrong.
I had a store bought Shepherd's Pie and
it had a crust on top - so I thought I
would use puff pastry on my creation.

Salt the taco mixture.

I cut the puffed pastry into circles.
Puffed pastry is wonderful, but
I was really worried about how it
would be when I froze it. I even told my
BFF Donna that I had made a mistake.
I was wrong - it actually was okay, but
just having the potatoes on top is less
calories so I will go that route next time.