Crustless Broccoli Quiche

Adapted from Once upon a Chef

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 onions chopped
• 10 ounces broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (about 5 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 inch pie plate.
2. Melt butter in a saute pan over medium low heat.  (I used PAM instead of the butter)
3. Saute the onions until soft and translucent.  Add the broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 cup of water.  Increase heat to medium and cook until broccoli is al dente and water has evaporated. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream, nutmeg, remaining salt and cayenne pepper.
5. Spread the broccoli and onions evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie plate.  Sprinkle the cheese over the top.  Pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
6. Bake for 45 - 60 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.  

Notes:

• I used fresh broccoli but frozen will work if it is thawed.

Small Batch Dad's Chili

Based on Dad's recipe
Works well in the Instant Pot

Ingredients:

• 2 - 2 1/2 pounds ground meat (beef or turkey)
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 bell pepper, any color, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 14 - 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 14 - 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 can tomato paste
• 48 - 54 ounces tomato juice
• 2 small cans Brooks mild chili beans
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 - 3/8 cup chili powder
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 - 4 dashes liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

1. Brown ground meat, sprinkled with chili powder
2. Add the diced vegetables and saute a few minutes
3. Add  the rest of the ingredients.  
4. Simmer at least an hour.
5. Adjust seasonings to taste.
6. This recipe fits in a 6 quart instant pot.  It can be slow cooked for hours or pressure cooked for about 10 minutes and then kept warm for hours.  

Sugar Cookie Bars

Recipe adapted from Twosisterscrafting.com

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 5 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

1. Cream butter and sugar
2. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
3. Combine flour and baking soda.  Add to creamed mixture about a cup at a time beating after each addition.
4. Spread the batter in a parchment covered cooking sheet with sides.  Use your hands to spread evenly into about a half inch layer.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes at 375 degrees.
6. Once cooled, frost with Best Buttercream Frosting.  Recipe below.

Best Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Cream together powdered sugar, butter, almond and vanilla extracts.  
2. Use 1-2 tablespoons milk to reach desired consistency.
3. Color as desired.