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My best toad-in-the-hole
Toad-in-the-hole translates in Minnesotan to hootenanny pancake with sausages baked in. 1 1/2 cups AP flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp coarse salt 3 eggs 1 Tbsp clarified butter or ghee 5-6 frozen breakfast sausage links (not precooked), about one-inch in diameter. Make the batter: In a…
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Coconut-milk banana ice cream
A riff on the popular internet ice cream recipe made with only frozen bananas. This one adds the creaminess and sweetness of coconut milk, but still with no added sugar or dairy. 1 can coconut milk 4 ripe bananas, frozen 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. …
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Smothered cabbage
A comforting Cajun-inspired dish that’s easy to prepare and delicious served over rice. Smothered cabbage 2 Tbsp. butter 1 large cabbage 1 onion, sliced 12 oz. ground cooked ham 1/2 tsp. brown sugar salt and pepper Quarter, core and slice the cabbage into thin ribbons. Place heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter…
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Ann’s homemade granola bars
My version of granola bars is suited to my particular tastes. I like them chewy and moist, but with a variety of textures. I’m not averse to letting them put a toe or two over the line towards candy bar. I will admit that the last time I made these I used Cocoa Pebbles for…