Cranberry Mango Honey Coffee slow roasted Corned Beef

I hope you had a great Memorial Day, we had a very busy one. Our neighbor Anne had a graduation party we attended, I also had a thank you dinner to attend at Miss J's School plus on top of all that we went to a barbecue at a friends house and I brought Oatmeal Cran-Raisin Cookies that will go up on Cooking Underwriter this Thursday so be sure to check back. So today I am happy just to sit back and relax and write for Cooking Underwriter and The Disney Moms today.

So today I'm going to share my recipe for a slow roasted corned beef with cranberry, mango honey, and coffee. This is one of those great recipes that you make low and slow and can walk away and let cook for the day. 

Preheat oven to 250 degrees

Cranberry Mango Honey Coffee slow roasted Corned Beef Ingredients:
2 cups of Coffee
1 Cup of Mango Honey
1/2 Cup Apple Vinegar
16 oz  can of cranberries
2 to 3 lb corned beef.
1 inch of water in roasting pan
Spices from Corned Beef

Cranberry Mango Honey Coffee slow roasted Corned Beef Equipment:
A cooking rack that will elevate meat a inch. I use 2 to get high enough.
A Roasting pan that has a lid.
Aluminum foil to line roasting pan.
A blender or hand mixer to mix

In a large measuring cup add Coffee and Mango Honey.

Add Vinegar

Next add 1 can of cranberries.Then either place in blender or hand mix with mixer.

Place 1 inch of water in a cover-able roasting pan plus cooking rack, then corned beef.

Pour cranberry mixture on meat then add seasoning packet.

Cover and place in oven at 250 and cook for 5 hours .

When your 5 hours are up pull out of oven and do not uncover for 25 to 30 min.

Lastly slice thinly against grain and serve with your favorite sides.


Enjoy

Sheila Fretz

Strawberry Raspberry Lemonade Spiked of Course

Are you looking for a great drink to serve pool side this Memorial day Weekend. 

Well I have just the drink for you. Its quick and easy and tasty too.

Strawberry Raspberry Lemonade Spiked Ingredients:

1/2 cup Strawberry Lemonade

1/2 cup ice

1/2 cup Seagrams Raspberry Lemonade Wine Cooler.

Take all 3 ingredients mix together and serve. 

Enjoy I know I will!!

Happy Memorial Day

Enjoy- 

Sheila-

Strawberry Mini Pies Oh My!

As you know I recently came back from the Strawberry Festival and heree is the perfect dessert to serve and welcome in the Summer. What better addition to your Memorial Day Picnic! These Strawberry Mini Pies are easy and Fabulous to do and you and your family are sure to enjoy. What are you doing for Memorial day? I am going to go to OneFabulousMoms for our annual Memorial Day Potluck with the 4 corners of course. I am bringing Chicken that will be brined for Moisture and My hubbies flavorful Potato Salad which I will share with you next week. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Makes 36 - 40 pies

Strawberry Mini Pies Ingredients:

2 Batches Mrs Mix Its Gluten Free Pie Pastry or Mrs. Mix It's Pie Pastry

Strawberry Glaze
1 & 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water
3 tablespoons Strawberry Jam
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups diced Strawberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1/2 cup Cornstarch

Make either Mrs Mix Its Gluten Free Pie Pastry or Mrs. Mix It's Pie Pastry roll out at cut about 6 " size rounds.

Next Place disk of dough on a inverted souffle dish ,

then place cupcake sleeve on top.

Now flip over will look like this then place in cupcake tin slowly; then pierce dough before inserting in oven.

Bake in oven for 8 minutes at 350 until golden

After you have removed from oven preheat again this time to 500 degrees.

Take sugar, cornstarch  and whisk together in top portion of double boiler.

Next add water
 

Tip of the day if you don’t have a double boiler do what I do place a Pyrex or metal bowl over boiling water.

Next Add Strawberry preserves

Then stir continueosly until thickens

Add Butter for glaze to have a sheen or shine.

Last toss berries and spoon into cooked pie shells.


Enjoy and Bon Appetit


Mrs. Mix It

The Strawberry Festival 2012

So this past Saturday we decided after seeing the signs over the years that it was time for us to visit the Strawberry Festival. We went on line and saw we could park at one of 8 locations and take a bus to the Strawberry festival or pay $10 and park on site. So we decided to do just that! We parked at Center Pointe Mall and hopped on the bus for a 2 minute ride to the Strawberry Festival. Next we went and purchased tickets to enter Adults were $12 and Children were $6.

We got there and saw all of these craft stands when we first walked in. 

Miss J  had to try out the hammock chair

Then we went  visited the Corn Stand and ordered some food. 

Miss J had some corn on the Cob.

Then it was Drinks they had many options from Strawberry lemonade, Strawberry Beer, Strawberry with Champagne

Next we had dessert these are Strawberry Nachos. Miss J had a chocolate covered Strawberry but ate it so fast no picture could be taken. 

Then lastly Miss J rode a couple rides.

Then we purchased some Strawberries and called it a day. 

Disneyland Poolside Lunch

So as you know I love to stay at the Disneyland hotel and recently I had the opportunity to stay at this fabulously redone resort. The best time to go to the pool is lunch time when all of the restaurants in the park are busy and full.  I go back to my room and put on my swim suit go for a quick splash in the pool then order lunch by the pool.

You can rent a poolside cabana like we did.  

Then look at the menu and order a nice fruity drink while perusing the menu. Did you know that there are many gluten free options available pool side at The Disneyland Hotel Pool. The pool is always a pleasant 80 degrees weather its summer, spring, winter or fall . Plus the food is delicious!!

I ordered the Asian chicken salad with diced chicken breast, cashews, and red and gold peppers tossed in sesame vinaigrette.

Miss J had the Grilled Salmon Kids meal which is one of there Gluten free kids meal options.

The next time you stay at Disneyland and have the urge to exit the crowds on a hot summer day. My suggestion is go to the pool and grab a bite!

Chicken Nachos + Mother's Day

Chicken Nacho's a creation by Miss J

So how was your Mothers Day? Mine was simply fabulous we went to Disneyland with Miss J and a couple of friends; and as always we had a fabulous time. 

We started off the morning with a brisk walk in Downtown Disney and to my pleasant surprise I saw this gorgeous new Lego Store all completed  after renovations.

 Next we went for a fabulous breakfast at La Brea Bakery Cafe.

We rode all  of our favorite rides including Star tours, Dumbo and Pirates of  the Caribbean .

Then after a long day in the Park, to top it all off,  we got home and I took a nap. When I a woke, I heard my Fabulous daughter Miss J in the kitchen, and she was making  me this great dinner. Chicken Nachos Oh My Goodness so yummy .  It was such a pleasant surprise and I'm going to share this quick and easy recipe with you that your 9 year old can make too.











Chicken Nachos Ingredients:
2 cups of Tortilla Chips
1/2 cup of shredded rotisarie chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup tomatillo salsa
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
Sour cream optional

Take first 3 ingredients and layer then microwave of 45 seconds in microwave safe plate or bowl.

Next add last ingredients and serve immediately.

I hope your Mother's day was as fun as mine was. What did you do?

I would love to hear....

Mother's Day & Disneyland Park at Jolly Holiday Bakery

So what's your plan for Mother's day? You know it's this Sunday! My plan is to go to Disneyland with my friends and family. My Mom is no longer with us, so it's all about me on this special day. Hope fully we can eat at The Joly Holiday Bakery and have a couple gluten free sandwiches like these ones. I love this new restaurant on Main Street because its fun to sit and people watch here or just watch the parade go by in the afternoon. 

Plus for dessert we will have these fabulous gluten free cookies made by OMG....

Miss J will really love to watch the Parade with her Mom.

Plus we will be able to see all of the crazy and fun characters?

What will you do with your Mom on her special day?


Sheila-

Super Easy Hummus by Stephanie

As I explained in my original post on Dana's Shower my friend Stephenie brought this fabulous Hummus that she served with Pita Bread. It is so yummy and tasty and she was kind enough to share her husband Michael' s  recipe.

Super Easy and Yummy Hummus
2 16 oz cans of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
1/2 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
1/2 cup  lemon juice (depending on taste)
3 tablespoons tahini
2 - 3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:


Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine chickpeas (or garbanzo beans), lemon juice, tahini, garlic and salt in blender or food processor. While blending, drizzle in the olive oil then the cup of liquid from chickpeas.


Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

As time goes on and you make more and more of it, you will find your groove and maybe a little more lemon juice, or more garlic or olive oil. Serve with pita Bread or Pita Chips or Gluten Free Crackers so you can serve a Gluten Free Appetizer.


Enjoy!!!

Sheila-