Sam liked it too!
I know, gross. And yes I washed the plate immediately...after finishing what she left behind. ha
So, feeling a little under the weather + craving comfort food = made mom's spaghetti.I added ground turkey meat to the beef, but the turkey turned white & had a strange consistency so I'm sticking to beef next time. (Normally add a dash of olive oil & minced garlic but forgot.)
I sauteed the mushrooms with pam to soften them before adding them to the cooked meat.
After combining the two, I added one chopped onion, several cans of tomato paste, diced tomatoes and water... oregano, basil, garlic powder (because I forgot the minced garlic), salt & pepper.
Let it simmer for an hour. The longer the better!
My kitties grew impatient & took my computer hostage so I made a healthy dessert to pass the time.
This ambrosia cake is not 100% homemade but it's easy. I watched Sandra Lee make it on the Food Network. Click here for the recipe.. I did not follow the complete instructions btw.
Take one angel food cake from the grocery store & slice it into three layers.
I opened the cool whip to let it soften a bit.
Grew impatient & tried to spread it on, which didn't go that well.
Dollop crushed pineapple on top of the cool whip. I drained most of the water, but I would've used more water from the can to let it saturate the spongy cake next time.
Next layer, apricot preserves. Apply liberally!
Then top with mandarin orange slices. Lots! I didn't add nearly enough.
I cut up strawberries & tossed them in stevia, which is natural & more healthy than sugar. It sweetens them and takes away the tartness.
My cake isn't perfect but it's yummy!
I didn't cover the cake in cool whip because I like fruit & filling more than frosting. Sandra's recipe calls for mixing vanilla yogurt with the cool whip. Maybe I'll try that next time.
Hiding my face because
1. I didn't feel good and was wearing no makeup
2. look at my pretty kitty & cake!
Everyone was happy with the results!
Made my mom's spaghetti recipe from memory and she's mailing me the full & correct version! ;)
11 comments:
A domestic diva!
Impressed.
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Hi.
In movie 'Julie & Julia' Julia Child is quoted as saying if one crowds the mushrooms they won't brown. (or similar, as I paraphrase.)
Were your mushrooms crowded? Is this an example of crowded mushrooms?
Did they brown?
That dessert looks delicious! If you keep this up, you may have a new business on your hands.
richard has a point. my birthday is in a few weeks, wanna make me one?
i didn't crowd the mushrooms & they browned beautifully! :) i love tossing them in the skillet
richard i do love making desserts & how much you willing to pay blackplague???
Yummy comida!!!
Haha your cats are all over...so cute.
Looks yum ...
Great pictorial for the construction of the cake.
I've never used "Stevia" before, I'll have to look into it!
I have to say i think I will make you cake for my next girl friends' cook club. I came out lovely. Supper child friendly too! (as I need!) I think I will do the less whipped cream and let the kiddos scoop some extra on when we serve them! Great job Suzo!
Am I allowed to put a PS? I used your link for the recipe, and Your cake looks way better! The strawberries are all the difference. Prettier & more appetizing. So excited to make it!
The white/strange consistency could have reulsted in using extra lean ground turkey breast instead of lean ground turkey meat. The lean ground turkey meat has more of a ground beef consistency.
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