Banana’s Foster

Banana’s Foster

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

2/3 cup dark brown sugar

3 1/2 tablespoons rum

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise

1/4 cup pecans

1 c crushed vanilla wafers

1 pint vanilla ice cream

Directions

In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, rum, vanilla and cinnamon. When mixture begins to bubble, place bananas in pan. Cook until bananas are hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Place vanilla wafers and pecans in bottom of serving dish. Top with vanilla ice cream and Banana’s Foster. Enjoy!

Thai Peanut - Pork Loin

Thai Peanut - Pork Loin

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

20 dry roasted, unsalted peanuts, finely chopped (I use food processor)

1/4 cup chopped FRESH cilantro

1 tablespoon ground coriander

2 packets sugar substitute OR 1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

pinch of ground red pepper

1 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, fat trimmed

MUST USE MEAT THERMOMETER!

1. Prepare grill for indirect heat or heat broiler. Stir together peanuts, cilantro, coriander, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper in small bowl. Roll and coat pork with mixture.

1. Grill 7 minutes. Turn; grill until instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees, about 8 minutes each side. To broil, line broiler pan with aluminum foil; spray with non-stick vegetable oil spray. Broil 10 inches from heat, about 15 minutes total, turning once.
2. Meat will be slightly pink - let meat stand and rest 5 minutes before cutting into meat to finish cooking. 165 Degrees ensured food safety but temp may rise slightly when at rest.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories .......... 305 Fat ............ 11 g Sat. fat ..... 2.8 g

% cal. from fat .... 34 Chol. ........ 100 mg Sodium ...... 450 mg

Carb. ............ 11 g Protein ........ 39 g Fiber ........ 1.2 g

Scout Camp

Tyler had a blast at Scout camp just south of Fargo. Beautiful, just beautiful and he had SO much fun!

Loved

Recently I found out that a friend of mine had cancer, she lost both breasts within a month of diagnosis and began receiving extensive chemo shortly there after. Today on her caring bridge website I read:

"For tonight, wherever you find yourself, I hope you feel loved. I do!"

I thought to myself, what a gift! To give the gift of love, share love, proclaim love, and to feel loved.

Today, think of someone who loves you and remember you are loved. The list gets longer and longer the more you think. Contact someone whom you haven't spoken to in a while and tell them you were thinking of them. It will make their day, and help THEM feel loved!

Blessings to you today and always!

New Photos

Polo Ponies

Tyler taught the islandic horses at the stables how to play polo....North Dakota style.

Too funny!

French Crusty

We had these in Ireland. YUM! A real kid favorite when I made them state-side.

Enjoy!

Hand-made bread or Texas Toast

Butter

4tbs prepared Alfredo sauce

Slice of Ham

1/4 c Mozzarella Cheese

Butter outsides of bread.

Place 2tbs of Alfredo sauce on the INSIDE of each piece of bread

Layer with Ham and close sandwich

Pile on Mozzarella Cheese

Bake 15-17min @ 350 Whala! Breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Cole makes headlines!

http://www.rmhcfargo.org/images/stories/RMHRRV_may2011_newsletter.pdf

I'm SO proud of you COLE!

Taco Rice

Taco Rice

Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4

"This tasty rice great addition to tacos either on the inside or out. My fiance raves over this recipe."

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1.	In a large pot, bring chicken broth, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning to a boil.
2.	Stir rice into the pot, cover and remove from heat. Let the pot stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
3.	Stir in cheese and olives; mix well. Serve with sour cream. TACO RICE OKINAWA STYLE cooked hot rice 1 lb hamburger 1 small onion, diced 1 pkg. taco seasoning grated cheese shredded lettuce diced tomatoes Picanté Sauce or salsa sour cream Brown hamburger and onion until done. Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Simmer until ready to use. Put hot rice in bowls according to each person's eating desires. Top with meat sauce, grated cheese, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. Can add more cheese to top if you wish. Let everyone help themselves to picanté sauce and sour cream.

Ireland

I'm back stateside. Whew! Loved every moment of Ireland, but there's something charming about being home in Fargo!

Couldn't Resist!

Highway?

This is the main highway going North and South thru Fargo:

http://vimeo.com/22195391

WOW! Now Closed!

Untitled from chris dorsey on Vimeo.

Signs there is another Flood in Fargo

Do water and electricty mix?

Careful, it might be more broken than you think!

Yeah, I'm pretty sure 30 won't be the problem.

The birds think we have created a whole new path just for them!

100 Sandbags is NOTHING!

MMMMMmmm, let me guess, not a good idea to park here?

Perfect sandy nesting spot. Can't guarentee it will still be there when the chicks hatch though.