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Entrees
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Yes, I'm still alive.I haven't updated for a while, because my family has been down with another round of stomach flu and this is the first day in almost two weeks that has been normal, with the kids in school and the hubby off to work. Baby Erin and I are trying to get back into our usual routine, but are finding it difficult, given the events we have coming up. We have a Halloween party tonight, two tomorrow at school, then trick-or-treating and festivities tomorrow night. On Tuesday, I'm organizing all the meals for the Obama people at their executive's offices downtown. I'm not doing any of the cooking for this one, but have ordered everything and will be on-hand that day to make sure everyone gets fed. I was told to expect 120 people, who will be there from 6:30 a.m. until after midnight that day. They actually will be around this weekend, so I'm providing them with coffee and beverage service beginning Saturday, then will be around all day Tuesday to make sure everything goes according to plan. Next Friday is Jacob's 7th birthday, and he wants to do laser tag, so I'm organizing a small party for him next weekend, too. I have a couple of blog entries drafted, and hope to find a bit of time to finish and post them at some point very soon. Meanwhile, I'm posting a terrific, (and EASY), recipe for Halloween or any busy night. The flavors in this stew are perfectly suited for autumn. You can pick up the ingredients this evening, prep them tonight, throw them in the crockpot before you leave for work tomorrow, then have dinner ready when you are. If you're not a fan of sweet potatoes, try using butternut squash, or something similar.
Autumn Stew1 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1" cubes3 cups peeled, sweet potatoes, cut into 1 " cubes.2 apples, cored and chopped1 onion, chopped1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves1/4 tsp. pepper1/2 tsp. salt2 cups apple juice or hard ciderLayer sweet potatoes, apples, and onion in slow cooker. Sprinkle thyme and pepper , then place with pork on top. Pour apple juice over all. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Serves 4.
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