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Acorn Squash Soup

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Acorn Squash Soup is good as an appetizer or side dish

As the days begin to warm this spring, a  delicious bowl of Acorn Squash Soup hits the spot.

People tend to think of the acorn squash as a winter squash, but it’s good anytime of the year. Acorn Squash Soup can be a flavorful appetizer or a delicious side dish with a meal.

Cut an acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Place the squash open side down on a greased baking pan. Place the pan in a pre-heated 400 degree oven and cook for 40 minutes. When the squash is done, take out and set aside to cool.

Once the squash has cooled, remove the squash from the skin and place in a boiler. Add 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons sugar, a pinch of Kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the cooked squash.

Mix the ingredients well. Using a hand-held blender, puree the soup mixture until the desired consistency.

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Acorn Squash Soup goes well as a side dish to a meal

This makes 2 to 3 servings and can be served hot or cold. For an added touch, place a dollop of sour cream in each soup bowl when it is served.

When I prepared this Acorn Squash Soup, I served it with Blue Cheese Meatballs (recipe to come later) and Creamy Cheesy Spinach.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope I’ve enticed you to try this Acorn Squash Soup recipe. If you do, please be sure to stop back by and let me know how it turned out. Do you have a favorite Acorn Squash Soup recipes? Do you have a favorite type squash you like to cook?

Cucina Felice!

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Acorn Squash Soup

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A flavorful appetizer or side dish
Ingredients
  • 1 Large acorn squash
  • 2 Tablespoons softened butter
  • ½ Cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 Teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ Teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch of Kosher salt
  • ½ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Cut an acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Place the squash open side down on a greased baking pan. Place the pan in a pre-heated 400 degree oven and cook for 40 minutes. When the squash is done, take out and set aside to cool.
  2. Once the squash has cooled, remove the squash from the skin and place in a broiler. Add 2 tablespoons softened butter, ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons sugar, a pinch of Kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to the cooked squash.
  3. Mix the ingredients well. Using a hand-held blender, puree the soup mixture until the desired consistency.
  4. This makes 2 to 3 servings and can be served hot or cold. For an added touch, place a dollop of sour cream in each soup bowl when it is served.

 

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

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Open face Sloppy Joe Sliders are a hit with the entire family

There are days when you need (or want) a quick and easy meal and Sloppy Joe Sliders is the perfect answer.

This dish is a simple meal you can throw together at the last minute and still be delicious. It’ll be a hit with the entire family.

Begin by browning a pound of ground chuck in a large skillet. Drain off excess grease and add a 6 ounce can of tomato pasta, 1 cup of water, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 Roma tomato (seeded and diced), one large garlic clove (minced), 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons of Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dried minced onions, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes.

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Sloppy Joe Sliders are a quick and easy meal

Remove from heat and spoon on the top of slider rolls. This can be served open face on the rolls or as a sandwich. Either way, it can be a bit messy so have a few extra napkins handy.

This is an ultimate comfort food for a cold winter meal.

Thanks for stopping by. Are Sloppy Joe Sliders a favorite at your house? If so, how do you serve them? Hope you’ll give this a try. If you do, please be sure to let me know how it turns out.

Cucina Felice!

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

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Serves: 6-8 servings

A quick and easy meal
Ingredients
  • 1 Pound ground chuck
  • 1 Can (6 ounces) tomato pasta
  • 1 Cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Roma tomato (seeded, diced)
  • 1 Large garlic clove (minced)
  • ¾ Cup finely chopped onion
  • 1½ Teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 8 Slider rolls
Instructions
  1. Begin by browning a pound of ground chuck in a large skillet. Drain off excess grease and add a 6 ounce can of tomato pasta, 1 cup of water, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 Roma tomato (seeded and diced), one large garlic clove (minced), ¾ cup finely chopped onion, 1½ teaspoons of Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dried minced onions, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and spoon on the top of slider rolls. This can be served open face on the rolls or as a sandwich. Either way, it can be a bit messy so have a few extra napkins handy.

 

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Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

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Tasty lamb chops with mint sauce paired with potatoes is delicious

You just can’t go wrong when you serve savory Lamb Chop with Mint Sauce.

This tantalizing dish is a wonderful combination of tender meat and sweet minty flavor. While the flavor of lamb is often thought to be strong and overpowering, these chops weren’t anything like that.

Place the broiler on high. Sprinkle each chop with fresh ground kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Drizzle olive oil over them and gently rub in. Put the lamb chops (these were 1/4 pound each from Kroger, don’t you just love that place) on a broiling pan and place approximately 4 inches from the heat. Cook for 5 minutes, turn the chops and cook for another 5 minutes. The chops should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees for medium well.

Take the chops out of the oven and set aside allowing the meat to rest while the mint sauce is prepared.

There are a vast number of recipes on how to make mint sauce from scratch. If you want something a bit quicker and easier, begin with mint jelly.

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A meal of delectable lamb chops with mint sauce

Take 2 tablespoons mint jelly (I used Crosse & Blackwell Mint Flavored Apple Jelly) and place in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 2 large mint leaves, finely diced. Cook approximately 2 minutes or until the mixture has combined and come to a sauce-like texture. Additional butter can be added, if needed.

Drizzle the mint sauce over the lamb chops right before serving. Pair this with a side dish of mashed potatoes for a delicious meal. The mint sauce is so scrumptious you may find yourself drizzling some over the mashed potatoes as well.

I appreciate you dropping by today. Do you like lamb? Do you have a favorite lamb recipe to share? If you try this recipe, please be sure to drop back by and let me know how it turns out. If you post your results online, include the tag #thesurprisedgourmet. I’d like to know what you think.

Cucina Felice!

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A delectable meal sure to please everyone at the table
Ingredients
  • 3 (1/4 pound) lamb chops
  • fresh ground kosher salt (to taste)
  • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (to taste)
  • MINT SAUCE
  • 2 Tablespoons mint jelly
  • 1½ Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Large mint leaves, finely minced
Instructions
  1. Place the broiler on high. Sprinkle each chop with fresh ground kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Drizzle olive oil over them and gently rub in. Put the lamb chops on a broiling pan and place approximately 4 inches from the heat. Cook for 5 minutes, turn the chops and cook for another 5 minutes. The chops should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
  2. Take the chops out of the oven and set aside allowing the meat to rest while the mint sauce is prepared.
  3. Mint Sauce
  4. Take 2 tablespoons mint jelly and place in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add 1½ tablespoons butter and 2 large mint leaves, finely diced. Cook approximately 2 minutes or until the mixture has combined and come to a sauce-like texture. Additional butter can be added, if needed.
  5. Drizzle the mint sauce over the lamb chops right before serving. Pair this with a side dish of mashed potatoes for a delicious meal. The mint sauce is so scrumptious you may find yourself drizzling some over the mashed potatoes as well.

 

 

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