October 26, 2017

Zucchini Fritters



Ingredients

  • 2 lb zucchini (about 2 large or 5 medium)
  • 1 tsp plus ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Olive oil for sautéing
  • Sour Cream, to serve

Method

  1. Wash zucchini and trim off ends. Grate on the large holes of a box grater or using the grater attachment for the food processor. Place zucchini in a large mixing bowl, stir in 1 tsp salt and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. After 10 minutes, squeeze handfuls of zucchini tightly over the sink to remove extra water. It helps to wring it out in a cheesecloth if you have one. It is impressive how much water comes out! You should end up with 3½ to 4 cups of squeezed dry zucchini. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add ½ cups chopped green onion and 2 lightly beaten eggs.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup flour with 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Add flour mixture into zucchini mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Place a large heavy bottomed cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat*. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the zucchini mixture a heaping tablespoon at a time** and flatten out the tops slightly to make them pancake shaped. Sauté 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. If they brown too quickly, reduce the heat. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.

October 14, 2017

Pressure Cooker Meatloaf



Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs minced meat
  • 1 1/2 cups of bread crumbs (any kind will do – I prefer the Panko)
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh)
  • 1 tsp of your favorite seasoning 
  • salt and pepper to taste (I usually put a teaspoon of each)
  • 1 cup beef broth (or water)  THIS DOES NOT GO IN THE MEATLOAF MIXTURE – it goes in the bottom of the pressure cooker to create the steam required for cooking
  • option: spread ketchup/mustard or bbq sauce over top
Method:

-mix everything together
-wrap meatloaf in aluminium foil leaving top exposed
-use aluminium foil balls at bottom of pressure cooker to keep meat elevated or put some veggies at bottom
-pressure cook on high about 35 minutes until cooked