Sausage Cheddar Chive Scones

 

Denise posted a recipe for Bacon Cheddar Scallion scones.  I tried it substituting sausage and chives.  They were so good!

2c flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp sugar

4 tbs cold butter cubed

1c diced cheddar cheese

1 tsp dried chives

5 breakfast sausages cut into small pieces

3/4 c + 2 tbs cream

preheat oven to 475 F

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl mix flour, salt, baking powder, sugar.  Add butter, blend with fingers until crumbly.

Stir in cheese, chive, sausages. Stir in cream.  Form a 7 inch disk 3/4" thick.  Cut into 8 wedges.

Bake 22-24 mins until golden brown.

I have a hot older oven so I often use a lower temperature for less time. I have learned to check on the baking at intervals, better to catch items before they  burn.

Using up leftover ham

Last week,  I made this chopped ham almond salad based on a recipe by The Southern Lady.  It was delicious on crackers and made a wonderful filling appetizer.  It also uses 2 cups of ham which is a bonus when you are trying to use up leftover baked ham from Easter.  I substituted dehydrated minced onion (instead of red onion) and chives (instead of garlic powder) in my recipe.

2 c chopped ham

2 hardboiled eggs chopped

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

1/2c chopped toasted almonds

1/2 c mayonnaise

1 tsp dried chives

1 tsp dehydrated minced onion

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce

Mix all ingredients together and serve on crackers. 

Ham with Vegetable Casserole

 

After Easter, I was left with a lot of ham we needed to use creatively.  I found this ham casserole recipe and substituted cauliflower for the potatoes. 

2 c cauliflower florets

1 large carrot sliced

2 celery ribs chopped

water to boil vegetables

2 c cubed ham

1 green pepper chopped

1 onion chopped

7 tbs butter divided

1/4 tbs butter set aside for topping

3 tbs flour

1 1/2 c milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

1/2c breadcrumbs (I used panko)

1/2 tomato sliced

In a saucepan bring cauliflower, carrots, celery to a boil.  Cook for 15 mins and drain.

In a skillet saute 3 tbs butter, onions, green pepper.  When softened mix ham in.

Add the vegetables.

Transfer to a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Make cheese sauce.  Melt remaining butter, stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually whisk in milk, salt, pepper.  Stir constantly until thickened, about 2 mins.  Add cheese and stir until melted.  Add sliced tomato.

Pour over ham mix and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.  Dot with small bits of butter (1/4 tbs).

Bake at 375F for 25-30 mins until browned.

Challah Bread

Daughter L made this delicious challah bread at Eastertime using this recipe.  She is so good, easily braiding 6 strands together.

Vaccinated

 Husband M and I got our first Pfizer shots last Saturday at a local community centre.  I had logged on that morning and saw some appointments available for the 60plus age group and signed us up immediately.  It was a good day.  We were even able to book appointments for our 2nd shots in late July.

At the vaccination site, a young female doctor introduced herself to me asked if I had any allergies.  She asked what I had been up to this little while.  She told me she had been doing a lot of baking and cooking, that she had discovered yeast!  I told her it was the same for me.  She asked what kind of breads I had been baking.  I told her I enjoyed the cinnamon rolls.  She asked if I had any good recipes.  She had heard of Sally's Baking Addiction and King Arthur sites when I mentioned them.  Before long she had professionally vaccinated me and I was on my way to an area to wait for 15 minutes until I could leave.  Husband M said his doctor didn't talk to him that much but seemed very good.

Daughter L was so happy for us she whipped up some celebratory cupcakes.  Did you notice the 2 'syringe' cupcake decorations?

Paint Party Friday - Pineapple

 Welcome to Paint Party Friday!  Thanks to Eva and Kristin for hosting.  I did a Pineapple inspired ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in alcohol ink markers and PITT artist pens. 

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Evening

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date's 'Evening' theme!  I did a sunset ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") using Sharpie oil paint markers on poster paper cut to size.