Loree Lough's Blog: The Lough Down, page 2
September 26, 2014
Shh...I've escaped Deadline Hell (and I'm hiding in the kitchen)!
I have to post this quickly, before my Work in Progress realizes I'm away from the keyboard. My best guess...I have until the aroma of this recipe starts to fill the cabin before the characters start complaining:
APPLE COBBLER CRUMBLE
Ingredients:
1 cup flour (divided)1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter (softened)1 teaspoon cinnamon4 apples, peeled, cored, cut into wedges(or 1 large can apple pie filling)3 pats butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degreesGrease a 9x9 baking panMix together flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon(RESERVE 3/4 CUP OF THIS MIXTURE FOR TOPPING)Sprinkle flour mixture into baking panLayer with applesTop with remaining flour mixtureTop mixture with evenly-spaced butter pats
Cover loosely with foil for first 10 minutes of baking timeRemove foil and continue baking an additional 30 minutesServe warm with ice cream or whipped toppingEnjoy!
Rats! I can hear the soldiers over there on the riverbank, wondering if I'm going leave them on the battlefield, or if I'll send in reinforcements....
Happy baking!
APPLE COBBLER CRUMBLE
Ingredients:
1 cup flour (divided)1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter (softened)1 teaspoon cinnamon4 apples, peeled, cored, cut into wedges(or 1 large can apple pie filling)3 pats butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degreesGrease a 9x9 baking panMix together flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon(RESERVE 3/4 CUP OF THIS MIXTURE FOR TOPPING)Sprinkle flour mixture into baking panLayer with applesTop with remaining flour mixtureTop mixture with evenly-spaced butter pats
Cover loosely with foil for first 10 minutes of baking timeRemove foil and continue baking an additional 30 minutesServe warm with ice cream or whipped toppingEnjoy!
Rats! I can hear the soldiers over there on the riverbank, wondering if I'm going leave them on the battlefield, or if I'll send in reinforcements....
Happy baking!
Catching Up (Finally)!
Since it's been so long since I added a new blog post, I thought I'd start with something just for YOU. Seems only fair, since I've asked you to click this link...and you did (thank you for that!).
Tried this oober-easy recipe day before yesterday, and when some of you saw it on Facebook and Twitter, you asked for the recipe. So here goes:
EASY PEACH COBBLER
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter1 cup flour2 cups sugar (divided)1 tablespoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon cinnamon1 large can sliced peaches (drained)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degreesMelt butter and pour into 13x9 baking dish; set asideCombine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl; stir to blend dry ingredientsAdd milk; stir just until dry ingredients are moist;Pour over butter (do NOT stir)Bring peaches, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice to boil, stirring until sugar has dissolvedPour over batter (do NOT stir)Bake 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brownServe warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
And now a little something extra...a sneak peek at the cover of my latest books, scheduled for release in January. Once a Marine is Book #1 in Harlequin Heartwarming's "Those Marshall Boys," and Currency of the Heart is Book #1 in "The Secrets on Sterling Street" historical series from Whitaker House. You can read back jacket-type blurbs by visiting my Facebook author page.
Again, thanks for stopping by. The next update of The Lough Down will feature another family-favorite recipe...and Chapter One from my contribution to An Old Fashioned Christmas (historical novella collection from Barbour Publishing)!
Until then, I wish you and yours a safe and happy weekend!
Tried this oober-easy recipe day before yesterday, and when some of you saw it on Facebook and Twitter, you asked for the recipe. So here goes:
EASY PEACH COBBLER
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter1 cup flour2 cups sugar (divided)1 tablespoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup milk1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon cinnamon1 large can sliced peaches (drained)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degreesMelt butter and pour into 13x9 baking dish; set asideCombine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl; stir to blend dry ingredientsAdd milk; stir just until dry ingredients are moist;Pour over butter (do NOT stir)Bring peaches, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice to boil, stirring until sugar has dissolvedPour over batter (do NOT stir)Bake 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brownServe warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
And now a little something extra...a sneak peek at the cover of my latest books, scheduled for release in January. Once a Marine is Book #1 in Harlequin Heartwarming's "Those Marshall Boys," and Currency of the Heart is Book #1 in "The Secrets on Sterling Street" historical series from Whitaker House. You can read back jacket-type blurbs by visiting my Facebook author page.
Again, thanks for stopping by. The next update of The Lough Down will feature another family-favorite recipe...and Chapter One from my contribution to An Old Fashioned Christmas (historical novella collection from Barbour Publishing)!
Until then, I wish you and yours a safe and happy weekend!
February 26, 2013
BEWARE THE LAZY AGENT
Just got off the phone with a former student, who called to ask my opinion of a rejection letter he'd received from an agent.
"You might have a chance at publication," this so-called author rep wrote, "if you change the whole plot and the era, and write a story that's more formulaic."
Now, before you defend the agent--because yes, they do sift through a lot of garbage in search of The Next Big Sale (they don't call it The Slush Pile for nothin')--let me set the stage: This novel finaled in four reputable writing contests; its writer has 14 short stories published in major market magazines; this was the author's first and only contact with said "agent;" I'd never heard of him (and if a 'been around forever' gal like me doesn't know him...or someone he represents...).
It always riles me when one individual so misrepresents himself that he casts a creepy shadow over every member of his industry. So this is what I told my former student:
This guy did you a favor by rejecting you. Signing a contract with a bozo like that would only invite more snarky, unhelpful, hurtful comments. A real agent knows his biz. And let's face it: Literary agents are salespeople and personal representatives, so a lack of people skills is not a good thing. If he couldn't put some thought into a constructive, professional rejection, he ought to consider the Plain John approach: Thanks for your submission. Good luck placing it elsewhere.
The student wanted to know why would someone whose web site boasts "We're looking for only the best, most well-written stories to represent" would send a letter like that. The answer, in my opinion: Pure, unadulterated laziness.
The agent isn't looking for "a fresh new voice" or "a story that excites me!" What he really wants is a seasoned author who's disgruntled with her agent. Maybe her agent represents too many other midlist authors, and can't pay enough attention to her work. so she's looking to change camps, and sign with a newer, less-busy agent who can focus more on her...and her career. Signing an author who's already 'branded,' who comes to him with a well-developed fan base means he only needs to mention her name, quote some sales stats, and voila! He gets 15% of every publishing deal. If that isn't enough, he also gets to ride Miss Big Name's coattails, meaning lots of all-expenses-paid trips to writers' conferences, where he'll meet with unpublished authors and those with a book or two under their belts...while scoping out other Big Names in the early phases of feeling frustrated by their agents.
When all is said and done, the lazy agent won't pay Miss Big Name any more attention than her 'old' agent did. The difference? When this guy ignores her, it won't be because he has hundreds of other clients' business to oversee, it'll be because...
...you guessed it: HE'S JUST PLAIN LAZY.
What every author needs is an agent who believes in their authors' talent, who is genuinely enthused about their clients' work, and who'll translate that into excitement when he's introducing those clients to editors. Anything less, and authors might as well represent themselves.
In my opinion, the student sidestepped a land mine when the lazy agent rejected him. Because there's no doubt in my mind, a guy like that would peck away at the student's confidence until he considered shelving the book and taking up woodoworking, instead.
Because you don't need an agent to sell toy trains.
P.S. This humble author is pleased and proud to say she has never been represented by a lazy agent.
"You might have a chance at publication," this so-called author rep wrote, "if you change the whole plot and the era, and write a story that's more formulaic."
Now, before you defend the agent--because yes, they do sift through a lot of garbage in search of The Next Big Sale (they don't call it The Slush Pile for nothin')--let me set the stage: This novel finaled in four reputable writing contests; its writer has 14 short stories published in major market magazines; this was the author's first and only contact with said "agent;" I'd never heard of him (and if a 'been around forever' gal like me doesn't know him...or someone he represents...).
It always riles me when one individual so misrepresents himself that he casts a creepy shadow over every member of his industry. So this is what I told my former student:
This guy did you a favor by rejecting you. Signing a contract with a bozo like that would only invite more snarky, unhelpful, hurtful comments. A real agent knows his biz. And let's face it: Literary agents are salespeople and personal representatives, so a lack of people skills is not a good thing. If he couldn't put some thought into a constructive, professional rejection, he ought to consider the Plain John approach: Thanks for your submission. Good luck placing it elsewhere.
The student wanted to know why would someone whose web site boasts "We're looking for only the best, most well-written stories to represent" would send a letter like that. The answer, in my opinion: Pure, unadulterated laziness.
The agent isn't looking for "a fresh new voice" or "a story that excites me!" What he really wants is a seasoned author who's disgruntled with her agent. Maybe her agent represents too many other midlist authors, and can't pay enough attention to her work. so she's looking to change camps, and sign with a newer, less-busy agent who can focus more on her...and her career. Signing an author who's already 'branded,' who comes to him with a well-developed fan base means he only needs to mention her name, quote some sales stats, and voila! He gets 15% of every publishing deal. If that isn't enough, he also gets to ride Miss Big Name's coattails, meaning lots of all-expenses-paid trips to writers' conferences, where he'll meet with unpublished authors and those with a book or two under their belts...while scoping out other Big Names in the early phases of feeling frustrated by their agents.
When all is said and done, the lazy agent won't pay Miss Big Name any more attention than her 'old' agent did. The difference? When this guy ignores her, it won't be because he has hundreds of other clients' business to oversee, it'll be because...
...you guessed it: HE'S JUST PLAIN LAZY.
What every author needs is an agent who believes in their authors' talent, who is genuinely enthused about their clients' work, and who'll translate that into excitement when he's introducing those clients to editors. Anything less, and authors might as well represent themselves.
In my opinion, the student sidestepped a land mine when the lazy agent rejected him. Because there's no doubt in my mind, a guy like that would peck away at the student's confidence until he considered shelving the book and taking up woodoworking, instead.
Because you don't need an agent to sell toy trains.
P.S. This humble author is pleased and proud to say she has never been represented by a lazy agent.
December 20, 2012
Day 20 of 31 Days of December Lor-CipesMy Christmas Gift ...
Day 20 of 31 Days of December Lor-CipesMy Christmas Gift to You
Only 5 days until Christmas. <sigh> Hard to believe, isn't it! If you're like me, the length of your To Do list is dwindling, but there are still a dozen or items like "What's for Supper?" calling for your attention. Good news: You can cross that one off your list. Better news: I've seen meatloaf snobs turn into meatloaf lovers after eating this one! But time's a-wastin' and that list isn't getting any shorter, so let's get crackin'!
December 20 Loree's Really Italian MeatloafIngredients:
1-8 ounce can tomato sauce, divided
1 egg, beaten
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon garlic powder (NOT garlic salt)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork or veal
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with Pam
Make foil handles from three, 18" sheets of aluminum foil, folded lengthwise into 2" strips. Lay on counter so that the strips form a 'star' shape. Set aside. (These will be your "foil handles)
Reserve 1/3 cup tomato sauce in refrigerator
Combine remaining sauce and egg in large bowl
Stir in onion and bread crumbs, Parmesan and spices
Add ground meat
Mix well and shape into loaf
Place meat on foil handles and lay into slow cooker so that the 'handles' stick out of the cooker
Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours
Spread remaining sauce over meatloaf and sprinkle with Asiago cheese
Using 'handles,' lift meatloaf from pan and transfer to serving platter Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, and a colorful side salad! And yes, if you post a photo of your version of this recipe on my Facebook author page, you could win a gift basket worth $100!
Only 5 days until Christmas. <sigh> Hard to believe, isn't it! If you're like me, the length of your To Do list is dwindling, but there are still a dozen or items like "What's for Supper?" calling for your attention. Good news: You can cross that one off your list. Better news: I've seen meatloaf snobs turn into meatloaf lovers after eating this one! But time's a-wastin' and that list isn't getting any shorter, so let's get crackin'!
December 20 Loree's Really Italian MeatloafIngredients:
1-8 ounce can tomato sauce, divided
1 egg, beaten
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon garlic powder (NOT garlic salt)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork or veal
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with Pam
Make foil handles from three, 18" sheets of aluminum foil, folded lengthwise into 2" strips. Lay on counter so that the strips form a 'star' shape. Set aside. (These will be your "foil handles)
Reserve 1/3 cup tomato sauce in refrigerator
Combine remaining sauce and egg in large bowl
Stir in onion and bread crumbs, Parmesan and spices
Add ground meat
Mix well and shape into loaf
Place meat on foil handles and lay into slow cooker so that the 'handles' stick out of the cooker
Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours
Spread remaining sauce over meatloaf and sprinkle with Asiago cheese
Using 'handles,' lift meatloaf from pan and transfer to serving platter Serve with spaghetti, garlic bread, and a colorful side salad! And yes, if you post a photo of your version of this recipe on my Facebook author page, you could win a gift basket worth $100!
December 19, 2012
Day 19 of "31 Days of Lor-cipes," My Christmas Gift to Yo...
Day 19 of "31 Days of Lor-cipes," My Christmas Gift to You
This was my very first crock pot, which worked like a champ off for more than 30 years. Quite a feat, considering how much I used it! (Its replacement works just as hard, but just between you and me, doesn't have half the personality.)
Today's family-favorite Lor-cipe, like the others chosen to lessen some of December's craziness, is sure to earn high fives from those gathered 'round your table. If you put it to the test, share a photo at my Facebook author page, and you could win a gift basket worth $100.
And now, let's get cookin'! December 19 Loree's Easy-Cheesy Pork 'n' Potatoes Ingredients: ½ ground pork, cooked and crumbled ½ cup crushed saltine crackers 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 1 beaten egg 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2/3 cup evaporated milk ¼ teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon black pepper chopped parsley (for garnish) Directions: Spray slow cooker with Pam Combine pork, crackers, BBQ sauce and egg in large bowl Shape mixture into 6 patties Heat margarine and oil in medium skillet Sauté potatoes and onion until slightly browned Drain and place in slow cooker Combine cheese, milk, and spices into a small bowl Mix well, then pour into slow cooker Layer pork patties on top Cover and cook on LOW 5 hours, then garnish with parsley
This was my very first crock pot, which worked like a champ off for more than 30 years. Quite a feat, considering how much I used it! (Its replacement works just as hard, but just between you and me, doesn't have half the personality.)
Today's family-favorite Lor-cipe, like the others chosen to lessen some of December's craziness, is sure to earn high fives from those gathered 'round your table. If you put it to the test, share a photo at my Facebook author page, and you could win a gift basket worth $100.
And now, let's get cookin'! December 19 Loree's Easy-Cheesy Pork 'n' Potatoes Ingredients: ½ ground pork, cooked and crumbled ½ cup crushed saltine crackers 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 1 beaten egg 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2/3 cup evaporated milk ¼ teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon black pepper chopped parsley (for garnish) Directions: Spray slow cooker with Pam Combine pork, crackers, BBQ sauce and egg in large bowl Shape mixture into 6 patties Heat margarine and oil in medium skillet Sauté potatoes and onion until slightly browned Drain and place in slow cooker Combine cheese, milk, and spices into a small bowl Mix well, then pour into slow cooker Layer pork patties on top Cover and cook on LOW 5 hours, then garnish with parsley
December 18, 2012
Day 18 of 31 Days of Lor-cipies My Christmas Gift to You&...
Day 18 of 31 Days of Lor-cipies
My Christmas Gift to You
By now, I'm sure you know the story: I'm posting one slow cooker recipe a day to save you time AND allow you to provide your family with a well-balanced meals, even amid the hustle-bustle of December. And if you try it, and post a picture here, you could win a gift basket worth $100, similar to the one pictured below.
Eat hearty!
December 18: Loree's Hearty Tuna Casserole
Ingredients:
2-12 ounce cans tuna, rinsed, drained and flaked
2 cups celery, diced1 1/2 cups noodles (your choice; I use rotini), cooked and drained
3 cups crushed potato chips, divided
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1-10 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-10 ounce can condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 cup mayo
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with Pam
Combine all ingredients (except ½ cup potato chips) into slow cooker
Stir well
Top mixture with remaining chips
Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours
My Christmas Gift to You
By now, I'm sure you know the story: I'm posting one slow cooker recipe a day to save you time AND allow you to provide your family with a well-balanced meals, even amid the hustle-bustle of December. And if you try it, and post a picture here, you could win a gift basket worth $100, similar to the one pictured below.
Eat hearty!
December 18: Loree's Hearty Tuna Casserole
Ingredients:
2-12 ounce cans tuna, rinsed, drained and flaked
2 cups celery, diced1 1/2 cups noodles (your choice; I use rotini), cooked and drained
3 cups crushed potato chips, divided
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1-10 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-10 ounce can condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 cup mayo
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with Pam
Combine all ingredients (except ½ cup potato chips) into slow cooker
Stir well
Top mixture with remaining chips
Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours
December 17, 2012
Day 17 of 31 Days of SLOW COOKER Lor-cipies My...
Day 17 of 31 Days of SLOW COOKER Lor-cipies
My Christmas Gift to YouDecember 17Loree's Fiesta Rice with Sausage
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 pounds spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 4 onions, chopped 4 green peppers, chopped 3 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (REMEMBER TO WEAR GLOVES AND DON'T TOUCH YOUR EYES!!!) 4 cups beef broth 2 packages (6 ounces each) long-grain and wild rice mix Directions: Spray slow cooker with Pam Heat oil in large skillet Add sausage, breaking it up as it browns Add garlic and cumin Add onions and peppers Sauté mixture until onions are tender Pour mixture into slow cooker Add beef broth and rice Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours
If you like it hot, you're gonna love it!
Day 16 of 31 Days of SLOW COOKER My Christmas Gift t...
Day 16 of 31 Days of SLOW COOKER My Christmas Gift to You
Loree's Cheesy Chicken and Noodles
2 large cans cooked chicken 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese 1-10 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1-8 ounce package wide egg noodles, cooked and drained 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup diced celery ½ cup diced green pepper ½ cup diced red pepper ½ cup diced onion ½ cup grated Parmesan 1-4 ounce can diced mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon dried thyme Directions: Spray slow cooker with Pam Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours. If you try it, post a picture on my Facebook walland you could win a gift basket like this
A $100 value!
Loree's Cheesy Chicken and Noodles
2 large cans cooked chicken 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese 1-10 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1-8 ounce package wide egg noodles, cooked and drained 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup diced celery ½ cup diced green pepper ½ cup diced red pepper ½ cup diced onion ½ cup grated Parmesan 1-4 ounce can diced mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon dried thyme Directions: Spray slow cooker with Pam Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours. If you try it, post a picture on my Facebook walland you could win a gift basket like this
A $100 value!
Thirty-one Days of Lor-cipiesMy Christmas Gift to Yo...
Thirty-one Days of Lor-cipiesMy Christmas Gift to You
Today, I'm catching up, and posting three recipes instead of one. (I took a little break from the Internet, to show a little respect and pray for everyone directly affected by the massacre in Connecticut.)So, a quick rundown of the contest: Try this one, then post a photo of it at my Facebook page, and I'll put your name in my handy Santa hat, and you could win a basket filled with Maryland goodies that's valued at $100!
Happy slow cooking! And trust me...this one's harder to pronounce than it is to prepare!
Loree's Beef Bourguignon Ingredients:
3 pounds lean beef cubes
½ cup flour
4 slices bacon, diced
3 carrots, sliced
8 small red potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
10 mushrooms, sliced
24 pearl onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2-1/2 cups beef broth (or, if you prefer, Burgundy wine)
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with Pam
Coat beef with flour and set aside
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked
Add beef and cook until browned
Remove with slotted spoon
Layer carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, onions, garlic, bay leaf, spices, and meat mixture in slow cooker
Cover with wine or broth
Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours (Give a prize to the person who finds the bay leaf!)
December 14, 2012
Day 14 of "The 31 Days of Lor-cipies" My Christmas Gift t...
Day 14 of "The 31 Days of Lor-cipies"
My Christmas Gift to You
I'll finish up my Christmas shopping today (God willing), and I know I won't feel like cooking after THAT! So I'm putting my trusty slow cooker to use. Again. And sharing the recipe with you, because I know your December day will be just as hectic. If you decide to test it, take a picture before your family digs in, and share it at my Facebook author page as your entry in the "Win a $100 Basket of Maryland Stuff" contest (drawing on January 1st)!
And now, without further adieu, LOREE'S PIGS IN BLANKETS
(Yes, the photo is a joke. But I just couldn't help myself!) Enjoy:
Ingredients:
6 cups water
12 large cabbage leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups tomato sauce (divided in half)
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with Pam
Bring water to boil and turn off. Soak cabbage leaves in water 5 minutes. Remove, drain, and cool
Combine ground beef, rice, and spices in a large bowl. Mix well.
Place 3 tablespoons of meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Roll tightly
Place cabbage rolls into slow cooker, seam side down
Pour half the tomato sauce over rolls
Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours
Before serving, warm remaining sauce and pour over rolls
Serve with green vegetables and a side salad! THIS is what the dish will really look like:
My Christmas Gift to You
I'll finish up my Christmas shopping today (God willing), and I know I won't feel like cooking after THAT! So I'm putting my trusty slow cooker to use. Again. And sharing the recipe with you, because I know your December day will be just as hectic. If you decide to test it, take a picture before your family digs in, and share it at my Facebook author page as your entry in the "Win a $100 Basket of Maryland Stuff" contest (drawing on January 1st)!
And now, without further adieu, LOREE'S PIGS IN BLANKETS
(Yes, the photo is a joke. But I just couldn't help myself!) Enjoy: Ingredients:
6 cups water
12 large cabbage leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups tomato sauce (divided in half)
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with Pam
Bring water to boil and turn off. Soak cabbage leaves in water 5 minutes. Remove, drain, and cool
Combine ground beef, rice, and spices in a large bowl. Mix well.
Place 3 tablespoons of meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Roll tightly
Place cabbage rolls into slow cooker, seam side down
Pour half the tomato sauce over rolls
Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours
Before serving, warm remaining sauce and pour over rolls
Serve with green vegetables and a side salad! THIS is what the dish will really look like:
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