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This past week was another one with very up and down weather, so I didn't really make too much for us out of the ordinary or something special.
I did bake us an apple-blueberry crisp, it goes together well and easy to make gluten free and my husband loves these Instead of cutting up enough apples to fill the deep cast iron skillet, I filled it just half way this time. The crisp topping actually turned out allot nicer on top being not so full.
One of the few new purchase of cast iron pieces (most of my collection is finding pieces at sales that are vintage) that I have purchased and really love is the Lodge griddle pan. I love it and use it for grilling meat on the stove. (and makes using this electric stove top tolerable)
I have recently found in the grocery stores near me turkey tenderloins-they are sooo delicious and juicy tender grilling them this way
I also wanted to share my favorite way of cooking fresh sweet potatoes. We both really love sweet potatoes and for us healthier than regular potatoes. I am still finding nice ones in the stores. Microwave cooking ruins a lovely sweet potatoe, baking in the oven takes too long, but steaming them is perfect. No matter the size I cut them in half for faster cooking-usually takes around 45 minutes,
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Your apple-blueberry crisp sounds lovely and also easy to make in the cast iron skillet. I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, however, there is a restaurant in town that makes really good sweet potato fries. I also had sweet potato gnocchi that were made with sage butter which was delicious.
ReplyDeleteYes my husband likes these crisps allot, and easier than making up pie crusts-gluten free and wheat ones. I really like sweet potatoe fries too and haven't had those in a long time the gnocchi sounds really good Happy food wednesdays
DeleteThought I would share this recipe here-found a gluten free sweet potato gnocchi https://xoxobella.com/gluten-free-sweet-potato-gnocchi/
DeleteDelicious dishes this week Kathy, I should steam more.
ReplyDeletethank you, I do like the steamer for allot of things-even corn on the cob is good this way too.
DeleteYour crisp looks yummy Kathy. And I've never heard of or thought of steaming sweet potatoes. What a great idea. I have a griddle pan and you are right how useful it is. I need to see if my store has turkey tenderloins. I haven't noticed them, but I like turkey better than chicken so it would be a good choice. Hope your week is going well. I need to go finish my post. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHi Erika, I just discovered these turkey tenderloins a few months ago and I really love them, sometimes I see Butterball brand or one with no brand both good. I really like using the steamer, one day I thought of trying it with the sweet potatoes because I they always get destroyed in the microrwave haha
DeleteYou wake up my sweet tooth with this, Kathy! A bit. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI just bought such a "pottery strainer" for steaming, will check this is the near future. We have such a pan, too, but so far only Ingo uses it. Frankly, I can´t wait for the weather warming up, getting a new BBQ grill (ours have holes!!! Bu-huhh) and grill outside.
great, and the crisp is not real sweet no sugar-I use splenda (a non sugar sweetener) on the apples, and in the topping I use coconut sugar-less sweet than brown sugar.
DeleteYes so waiting for warmer weather to stay here too-and get to grilling outdoors again-
I still have Stevia, maybe I can use that, finally! I used to make Ingo a ginger drink with that, but he doesn´t like it anymore and it was a lot of work.
DeleteJust made apple crisp last night and topped it with some "n"ice cream. Yummy! I love sweet potatoes -- always roast them in the oven with a little olive oil. My husband only recently told me that he doesn't really like them. Who knew! :/
ReplyDeletesmiles-my husband does that to me too pops up with saying he doesn't really like something after years of eating it-doesn't want to hurt my feelings I guess. we really like an apple crisp too
DeleteMy husband ate the same soup for 20 years... let me serve it to guests.. before he chimes up he never really cared for it.. um.. Corn Chowder if i remember... geesh.. MEN! lol
DeleteI think they are just trying to be nice to us haha
DeleteI've made apple crisp before, but never in cast iron. Mine came out great in the oven. I have a steamer and I use it for veggies. I LOVE sweet potato fries and I deep fat fry them, making them really yummy and so full of extra calories. Never considered steaming them. Thanks for hosting this weekly event.
ReplyDeletethis crisp is baked in the oven too, and can be baked in other types of pans -very adaptable for sure. I love sweet potato fries but have not tried making them from scratch-they do sound awesome fried for sure with those extra calories-smiles
DeleteI have a tool that cuts fries. It's made for potatoes, but will work with sweet potatoes as long as they aren't bent too badly. It has little square blades. You put the potato on the blades, then swing the "pusher" over the potato. It forces the potato through the blades. They are the length of the potato. Not sure it makes sense. I'll photograph it the next time I make fries by hand or sweet potato fries. I have a deep fryer and it's one of my guilty pleasures.
Deleteyears and years ago-we collected so many kitchen items-we found a large professional tool like that for cutting fries. those are pretty handy. I never fried much in the past, but I would like to try fries next time I fry fish in a batter. I have a small deep cast iron pot that works out perfect for small batches of fried foods. we need a guilty pleasure once in awhile
DeleteI like steamed food! Your crisp looks very tasty, Kathy.
ReplyDeletethank you Angie
DeleteI have never been happy making a sweet potato at home.. I always have it out.. I have tried it in the microwave AND the oven but i have not steamed it.. I'm just happier with them out.. I do eat them out often.. The only time i eat a regular potato out is when i splurge on french fries..lol MMMmm your crisp looks good.. I actually like more crisp than fruit in mine.. Hubby may disagree with that but i'm not a huge fan of fruit in my desserts.. except maybe apple.. Happy Food Wednesday Kathy!! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeletewe have always crisps, since moving to the lake house I seem to make more of them. my hands are beginning to have a hard time peeling the apples lately but good exercise for them I am thinking. I grew up with farm cooks so there was always homemade fruit pies. I have made some really good pies over the years-right now I like the crisps because easy to make gluten free
Deletemicrowave really ruins the sweet potatoes, oven is good but I don't like to heat up an oven for just sweet potatoes-the steamer is really perfect
Kathy my favourite part of the crisp is the topping! I have some apples I need to use so thanks for that suggestion! Your turkey looks delicious, I love the grill marks! Some people think I'm nuts, but I think that presentation makes food always taste better!! ☺☺ That's a neat steamer! I prefer steaming veggies over boiling as well, I'll keep a look out at the thrift stores, see if I can nab one!
ReplyDeleteI agree we eat first with our eyes. It's always been just the two of us but I try to make it look good too. You will love the steamer, they are found in Japanese stores. I got lucky and found this smaller one too at a sale but it was the only one I ever saw at garage sale-thrift sale over the years-hope you find one.
DeleteIf you ever watch any of those cooking shows, at least 30-40% of the points go to presentation. It's equally as important as the taste, texture, and design.
Deletetotally agree and I do watch allot of different shows on Food Network on the tv
DeleteI agree too Elizabeth! Actually they say that drinking wine from the right glass makes it taste better too! ☺
DeleteHello, Rain, I agree I always drink wine out of special glasses-handmade pottery or pretty crystal ones tastes much better-smiles
DeleteLove the crisp. I also like that you make it in cast iron. We steam not only veggies in our steamer but meats as well. Especially fish. Have a lovely day today.
ReplyDeletegood morning-I love cast iron-I pretty much use only cast iron when preparing a meal, or baked items like this brownies are excellent in cast iron. thanks for dropping by I love a steamer too for many foods
DeleteLooks delicious. It has been years since I've seen turkey tenders. Steaming vegetables use to be a regular with me. I think I will get back to it starting with sweet potatoes. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, I have not seen these turkey breast tenderloins before, just started seeing them a year ago-I really like them
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