Well
friends and fellow servants we have arrived at the end of one year
and the beginning of another. Wish slave had something cosmic and
profound to impart, but nothing. In fact slave is not even going out
to party. An upper respiratory distress is dragging it down. When
that happens, the mind just doesn't want to work either!
Many
use this night to reflect on their year or to make pledges to
themselves to be better in the next year. Last year Master had slave
make 13 new years resolutions, then it had to post its progress on
each on every Saturday!
You
might think that was tough, but it kept them fresh in slave's mind
and active on its to do lists! It can report accomplishment on ten
of the thirteen! Including putting an end to 50 years of smoking.
Slave has been smoke free for 10 months now and could not be talked
into going back!
So
on this night You might consider what has been your victories this
year as well as decide what your victories will be next year!
Slave
wanted to share just a couple of recipes with you for any possible
get togethers you might have. Even if you do not go out and instead
stay with the most important people of your life.
How
about some bake ahead muffins for New Years Day?
How
to make muffins:
Line the pan(s) with paper or foil liners; coat the liners with cooking spray. (For savory muffins, dust with flour after spraying.)
Fill each liner 2/3 to 3/4 full with batter and bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick comes out clean.
Line the pan(s) with paper or foil liners; coat the liners with cooking spray. (For savory muffins, dust with flour after spraying.)
Fill each liner 2/3 to 3/4 full with batter and bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick comes out clean.
Now
then here are some varieties for you to chose from!
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Does
your master like
Streusel?
Make
the topping:
Mix
2/3 cup each
chopped pecans,
brown
sugar and
flour,
and
1/4
teaspoon salt;
work
in 5 tablespoons cold cubed butter.
Make
the batter:
Mix
2 cups flour,
1
teaspoon baking powder,
½
teaspoon each
cinnamon
and
salt,
and
¼
teaspoon baking soda.
Whisk
3 eggs,
¾
cup sugar,
1
stick melted butter,
1
cup sour cream and
1
teaspoon vanilla;
fold
into the flour mixture.
Divide
among 12 prepared
muffin cups,
sprinkle
with the topping and
bake
20 to 25 minutes.
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Oh,
How about Banana?
Mix:
2
cups flour,
½
cup chopped nuts,
1
teaspoon baking powder,
½
teaspoon salt and
1/4
teaspoon baking soda.
Whisk
3/4 cup brown sugar,
1
stick melted butter,
½
cup each mashed banana and sour cream, and
2
eggs;
fold
into the flour mixture.
Divide
among 12 prepared muffin cups; bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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or
Apple-Cranberry
Make
Banana Muffins (above
except),
add
½ teaspoon cinnamon with the flour and
replace
the nuts with dried cranberries and
the
banana with applesauce.
Top
with dried apples and dried cranberries before baking.
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Any
pumpkin left?
Make
Banana Muffins (except for), adding
1
teaspoon pumpkin pie spice with the flour,
omitting
the nuts and
replacing
the banana with canned pure pumpkin.
Top
with coarse sugar before baking.
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Maybe
some savory Corn Muffins?
Mix
1 ½ cups each flour and cornmeal,
1/3
cup sugar,
1
teaspoon baking powder and
½
teaspoon each baking soda and salt.
Whisk
2/3 cup each sour
cream and milk,
1
stick melted butter and
2
eggs;
fold
into the flour mixture.
Divide
the batter among 12 prepared muffin cups and
bake
at 400 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.*
*NOTE
the difference in this recipe of temps and times!
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How about a Breakfast
Maple-Bacon Muffin
Make
Corn Muffins (with these
changes),
omit
the sugar,
add
3 slices chopped cooked bacon with the flour
replace
the milk with maple syrup
….slave
can just smell them reheating on News Years Day to have with coffee!
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Sweet Butter Cookie
Muffin
Mix
2 cups flour,
1
teaspoon baking powder and
½
teaspoon salt.
Beat
1 ½ sticks softened butter and
2/3
cup sugar until fluffy, then beat in
2
eggs and
1
teaspoon vanilla.
Slowly
beat in the flour mixture and 1/3 cup milk in alternating batches.
Divide
among 12 prepared muffin cups and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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slave
gave you that recipe so you can do this one also:
Eggnog Muffins
.. sure to please A Daddy
Bear!
Make
Sweet Butter Muffins (except
for),
adding
1 teaspoon nutmeg with the flour.
When
cool, dip
the muffin tops
in a mixture of
1
cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons Dark
rum.
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Or
just a Harvest Muffin made with Cider-Cinnamon
Make
Sweet Butter Muffins (except
for)
replace
the milk with apple cider.
Brush
the finished warm muffins with melted butter and sprinkle with
cinnamon sugar.
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By
now You have the main idea down, try some variations of your own!
Now
then for tonight, slave has given great party ideas You can re-cycle
from Halloween!
And
here is a new one for you. Saving the best for last!
Make
shrimp this way and you will never boil it again! Roasting
imparts such a good flavor, a real shrimp flavor, You might even wish
to go light on the sauce.
A Tasty Cocktail of Roasted Shrimp
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
2 pounds (12 to 15-count) shrimp *2 Tbs of mayonnaise
For the shrimp:
2 pounds (12 to 15-count) shrimp *2 Tbs of mayonnaise
1
Tbs
of a good
canola
oil
1
Tbs melted butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
*NOTE: The 20-25 count shrimp will take about 6 minutes: 16-20 count will roast for 8 minutes, (since it continues to cook on the pan when you pull it out of the oven)and JUMBO shrimp will also cook for 8 minutes.
½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
*NOTE: The 20-25 count shrimp will take about 6 minutes: 16-20 count will roast for 8 minutes, (since it continues to cook on the pan when you pull it out of the oven)and JUMBO shrimp will also cook for 8 minutes.
For the sauce:
½ cup chili sauce*
½ cup ketchup*
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and the zest of that lemon.
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* vary the proportions of these depending on how hot Your Master likes!
For
an
even more homemade
cocktail sauce:
1 (14½ ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup prepared chili sauce
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
Few grinds fresh black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (14½ ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup prepared chili sauce
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
Few grinds fresh black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
You
can serve
with both traditional cocktail and a homemade creamy horseradish, if
you like.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel and de-vein the shrimp. Use a pair of heavy kitchen scissors or a serrated knife, make an incision down the backside of the shrimp, following the intestinal track. Then the black vein will come out easily with a little bit of practice.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel and de-vein the shrimp. Use a pair of heavy kitchen scissors or a serrated knife, make an incision down the backside of the shrimp, following the intestinal track. Then the black vein will come out easily with a little bit of practice.
You
can also buy
a large bag of frozen shrimp from Costco and take out what you
need, thaw, and
cook.
However
you just never know and you will miss the freshness of peeling and
de-veining them yourself
and slave
finds that enjoyable.
Toss
with a mixture of mayonnaise, melted butter and oil. Arrange in one
layer on a
sheet pan lined
with parchment paper.
Roast
for 8
to10 minutes,
just until pink and firm and cooked through.
Set
aside to cool.
For
the sauce, just
combine
the ingredients.
Serve
as a dip with the shrimp.
Present
the shrimp on a platter with a small dish of toothpicks and 7 inch
paper plates. They should hold shrimp and leave room for spooning
small amounts of dip.
Slave
thinks this is better, if you have guests, than leaving the tails on.
Because you will find they have hidden those morsels everywhere
around your place, (just looking for somewhere to put them)!
Frankly
you might decide not to use any
sauce because it is so very good. A great
food for toasting in the new year 2014!
Now
that's a cocktail You don't have to worry about making people drunk!
Remember
this is the night for amateur drinkers and they will all try to
drive!
Please
be safe
Have
fun
That
way we can see what kind of mischief will be concocted on this blog
in the next year!
Serving
My Master Indy
socialslave
To
satisfy and restore.
To
nourish, support and maintain.
To
gratify, spoil, comfort and please,
to
nurture, assist, and sustain
…..I
cook!
