March 2, 2013


I wanted to do something special for the bearded fella since, he did just have major surgery.  I knew we weren't going anywhere for a couple of days so, this Saturday became a baking/cooking day.  I love days like this it makes my heart warm to be in the kitchen doing something that I love :)  The beards favorite dessert is anything with custard so, I decided to make his all time favorite coconut custard pie.  This recipe comes from www.piarecipes.blogspot.com .  I didn't realize how easy this was to do super simple.

                                                       Lizzie's Coconut Custard Pie

1 c. grated coconut
1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
1 pinch of salt
2 large eggs
l large egg, separated
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbls. melted butter
    1 unbaked 8 or 9 inch pie shell
nutmeg, optional

Soak coconut in milk for several hours to make coconut very moist.  Set in fridge until ready to use.
Stir together sugar, flour, and salt.  Set aside.
Beat the 2 whole eggs plus the additional egg yolk slightly.  Add coconut/milk mixture.  Mix well.  Add butter.  Mix.
Beat remaining egg white until frothy.  Brush this on the unbaked pie shell (this keeps the pie shell from becoming soggy.)
Then carefully pour custard into unbaked pie shell.  If you like shake a bit of nutmeg on top of custard.  Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.
If you like you can cover edges of pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent them from becoming to dark.

 

I don't much like coconut or custard but, the bearded fella does and he liked this pie very much !!

 

For lunch I made empanada's from some of the leftover carnitas we had here while back they were delish and so easy to make.

 

I used already made pie crusts.  I broke the pork up just a bit added some sharp cheddar cheese and just a couple of shakes of hot sauce mix it up well.  I brushed the tops with an egg wash and baked at 425 for about 15 minutes.  Served them with cheese dip, guacamole. sour cream, and salsa.

 

 

 

The kids got me these neat little crimpers for Christmas last year.  They range in size from very small to quite large.  I love them and they have come in very handy.

 

For dinner I fixed what we would have had on Friday I see it all the time on Pinterest it's the meatloaf made with stove top stuffing.  I love meatloaf but, am quite a snob about it.  I think my recipe is the best around and I rarely eat it out anywhere.  A friend of mine makes hers all the time with the stuffing mix so, I thought what the heck I'll give it a try.  This recipe comes from www.dancingthroughtheminefield.blogspot.com .

 

                                                     Stove Top Meatloaf

 

1 pound ground meat (beef or turkey)

1 egg

1 box stuffing mix

1 c. water

 

Mix everything together.  Smoosh it into a loaf pan, and bake 350 for about 45 minutes.

You can add a topping the last 15 minutes of cooking.

 

My note:  My friend said she runs the stuffing mix through the food processor and then soaks the stuffing in water.  I did the food processor and then soaked it in some milk.  I added a topping of tomato sauce, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

 

 

 

 

 

I have to admit it was pretty good it did take the meatloaf an hour to cook probably because, I used 2 pounds of ground chuck.  I served it with mac&cheese and some spinach.  Pretty tasty meal.  Enjoy!!!