Squash

One of my favorite side side dishes when I was growing up was the way my mother fixed squash.  It was soooo good and flavorfull.  I know it is sooo bad for you fixed this way.  Celtic Man loves it when I fix my squash this way, but it is only about once or twice a year when I do.  This Sunday was Celtic Man's lucky day!!!  I bought some squash on Friday and decided to have it on Sunday with the Filet's he grilled.  Such a great dinner!  Well here is how I fixed the squash.

3 to 4 yellow squash
1 onion diced
1/2 lb bacon, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Wash and slice the squash.  Put in steamer and cook until done.  Then take a potatoe masher and mash the squash and set aside.

Put the onion and bacon in a pan and cook until the bacon is crisp.  Add the squash and cook until heated through.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Enjoy.  I know, I know, it is so bad for you, but so good!!

Easy Guacamole

Sorry I have not posted in awhile.  Have been sick and busy with work.  Frankly, have just been too tired!!!  But I have been cooking and have quite a few items to post!!  Last year I did a birthday lunch for one of my best buds at work and did a Mexican feast!!  I made my Guacamole and everyone raved about it and wanted to recipe.  I was ashamed to admit how easy it was to put together!!! But here goes and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!

GUACAMOLE

3 to 4 ripe avocados
2 containers of Pico de Galo
1 to 3 limes (depends on size)
salt and pepper to taste

Scoop out the insides of the avocados into a bowl.  Chop into smaller pieces-this depends on how chunky you like your guacamole to be.  Add the Pico de Galo, juice of limes - Celtic Man likes alot of lime juice in his so I usually use 2 or 3 limes.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Mix together and adjust seasoning.  That is all I do!!  Simple!  It is really good.  Hope you enjoy it!

You can usually find already made Pico in the Produce section of your grocery store.  I find mine at my local Food Lion store. 

And what goes great with guacamole but a Margarita!! Yeah!!

Tamale Night

I had my first ever tamale tonight!!  I spend all day making tamale's.  I cooked the pork in the crock pot last night, made my own chili sauce this morning, made the masa, soaked the corn husks and rolled the tamale's.  I cooked them in the crock pot.  I saw a recipe online for cooking tamale's in the crock pot. I ended up using 2 different recipes to make my tamale's and I have to admit they were really good!!  I will have to write up the recipe and post it on the blog.  I now understand why they are only made for special occasions!!!  This is a really labor intensive endeavor!!  But it was satisfying when  Celtic Man said they were really good for my first effort.  Think it will be awhile before I make them again!!

BEST EVER RECIPE FOR BOURSIN SPREAD

Many years ago, more than I like to remember, I was walking thru what use to be Miller and Rhoads department store.  As I was going through the Housewares Department there was a table with some crackers and this wonderful cheese spread.  It was so creamy and tasty.  The store was kind enough to have the recipe on the table so this piece of heaven could be made at home.  I have held on to this recipe for probably over 40 years!!  I usually only make this once a year, around the holidays.  It gets better tasting after it sets in the frig overnight.  I usually use low fat cream cheese when I make this, have to save some calories somewhere!!!

BOURSIN

8 oz butter
(2) 8 oz packages cream cheese
1 clove garlic, mashed (optional-I leave this out)
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp dill

Put all the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth and completely mixed.  You will have to scrape down the bowl once or twice.  Serve at room temperature with crackers of your choice.

You can make this with a mixer if you don't have a food processor.  This is so much better than what is available in the grocery store!!  Enjoy!!