Pace Picante Sauce Loose Meat Sandwiches

Hi Everyone,
As part of Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I was sent Pace Picante sauce (medium) to try,  I have been making Loose meat sandwiches for some time and I decided to substitute Pace Picante sauce in place of the 1 cup of ketchup that I usually put in.  Wow this made a difference I took these to a pot luck and everyone wanted the recipe! So try substituting Pace in some of your recipes and see what happens you'll love it!

Did you know that in 1904 while people across the country were singing "Meet me in St. Louis" hamburger sandwiches were capturing the interest of people at the St.Louis World's Fair? They now dominate the American sandwich scene and every family has its own favorite versions. So here is a recipe for a different kind of burger.

Serve with french fries,carrot sticks,milk shakes and homemade cookies yum

1 1/2 lbs.ground beef

3 tblsp. shortening

1 branch celery,chopped

1 large onion,chopped

1 green pepper,chopped

1/2 can condensed tomato soup

1 c. ketchup  ( Replace with Pace Picante Sauce medium)  

1 T. celery seeds

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp.pepper

2 T. flour

1 T. brown sugar

1 T. vinegar

1 T. prepared mustard (optional)

Hamburger buns

Brown meat in shortening if meat is lean, otherwise brown beef in its own fat. Add celery,onion and green pepper and simmer until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except buns.

Cook slowly 1 hr. Serve on bun.

Thank You Pace I love the sauce you sent me,

enjoy!!

Allisons Kitchen

 

HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE

Another one of our favorite spots in Daytona is the Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse located inside the Hilton Hotel next to the Ocean Walk Shops

They have one of the best Happy Hours on the beach!  From 4:30 to 6:30 they have $4.oo martinis and $5.00 Small plates and you can get a early meal for $19.95
We have been there four times now and the Bartenders are awesome. I usually get a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives.  This last visit we shared the Twin Filet 3.5oz each with crispy onion straws the Lobster bisque,and the Gruyere Gratin Potatoes This comes with homemade hot pretzel bread and rolls.Yum Yum I have to watch myself from filling up on the bread basket.  We like to sit at the bar and enjoy the view of the beach through the panoramic windows. 
Fantastic view. Awesome service and great food you can't ask for anything better, oh yeah! I almost forgot
YOUR ON THE BEACH!!!!
Enjoy!
Allison
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EASY APPLE CAKE

Okay I 'm ready for Fall!

 This has been one of the hottest summers that I can remember in Fl.  when you go outside you just melt.

 It's so hot I don't even feel like cooking out on the grill.  We have been eating allot of salads and fresh fruit.

Now we are getting allot of rain, I went to the store and it was 98 then the storm came through and it dropped the temperature down to 76 Wow I made a beeline to Publix and bought what i needed for a apple cake.

This a a very easy apple cake  when it's cool I like to cut it into bars and just grab a slice and go.
This made my house smell like fall was in the air even though we still had the AC on.
 Remember how I was complaining last winter about the cold down here?  We went from freezing to melting no in between.
I hope it will cool down a little, but at least today it's very cloudy so we may even cook out tonight.

EASY APPLE CAKE:
INGREDIENTS
2 granny smith apples (peeled and sliced thin)
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar ( use about 3 TB for sprinkling over apples)
1 TB baking powder
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tsp cinnamon
3 TB butter


MAKING THE CAKE:
Oven to 400F
Grease a 9x9 pan with butter.
Peel and slice the apples, placing in a bowl and sprinkling with the sugar to coat( the 3 TB) Let this set for about 15 min this will render some juice you want this so don't drain the apples.

In another bowl, mix the eggs,milk and vanilla and the 3 TB butter( melt the butter in microwave and cool slightly before adding)

Mix all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl except for the cinnamon.

Put 1/2 of the dry mixture in the pan. Layer apples over top. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Add the rest of the dry mixture.  Then pour the wet mixture over top.

Make sure none of the dry mixture is on top.. you need to tilt the pan around and use a spatula to get the dry mix into the wet..

That's it  Now bake for about 30 to 35 min.

Cool slightly before cutting and top with ice cream or whip cream.
Enjoy!
Allison
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PRODUCT REVIEW: KELLOGG'S FIBER PLUS ANTIOXIDANTS CEREAL

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I received Kellogg's Fiber Plus Antioxidants Cereal to try.

I was a little surprised that Kellogg's sent me two full size boxes of cereal , my husband and I eat a lot of cereal and we we're both anxious to try these.

This cereal  is available in Berry Yogurt Crunch and Cinnamon Oat Crunch both are delicious and a great way to start your day.
  My favorite was the Berry Yogurt Crunch I loved the little yogurt bites.
 The Cinnamon Oat Crunch had great cinnamon flavour.  I not only had these with milk but also mixed them in with my yogurt for a nice crunch!
 I wished my grand kids had been here to try these because I think they would have liked them also.  Thank you Kellogg's for two great cereals we will be buying these often.
Enjoy!
Allison
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REVIEW: EGGO REAL FRUIT PIZZAS

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I received Kelloggs Eggo real fruit Pizzas to try and give my review of the product.

Well my husband and I are already a big fan of Eggo Waffles so we could not wait to try the fruit Pizzas.

Kellog's told me that they are a delicious combination of fruit and warm toasted granola on an oven baked cinnamon and maple flavored crust.  You can bake them in the oven(5-7 min) or you can pop them in the microwave (1-1 1/2 min) I decided to bake mine.

  It smelled great while baking, it had a nice crunch to the crust and the fruit was still plump and tart which went well with the yogurt and granola.

However, my husband and I exercise and watch what we eat so we shared this because they have 13g of fat and 62g of carbs (yikes!)  This did not have enough flavor and the satisfaction for me to have this to often due to the high fat and carb count.

Allison

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BASIL AND PISTACHIO PESTO

Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce. Its other two main ingredients are olive oil and pine nuts.
I like to make my basil with walnuts or pistachio nuts, here is my recipe for basil and pistachio pesto

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pistachio nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to have a smooth paste.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Directions
Combine the basil, garlic, and pistachio nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rest of the oil as needed.
Use right away, or put into a air tight container and cover with a thin layer of oil cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Or store in freezer for months. Keeping the thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto when storing will help to keep the green color
I love pesto over angel hair pasta, or put on chicken before grilling, or add some into your mayo for sandwiches.
Enjoy!
Allison
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THE SUNSET GRILLE AND RAW BAR MARATHON FL

Hi everyone,
Just got back from a amazing vacation and found a new place to go in Marathon Fl
Great food, Awesome Drinks and a fantastic View


Makes the Sunset Grille and Raw Bar on the the new places to go the the Keys.Being from Marathon and growing up working at our family restaurant Adventure Island (Now called the Island ) what was the largest Tiki bar in Marathon at the time. I love Tiki Bars!! And this new one ROCKS!!

This is the best place to watch the sunset, sitting at the foot of the historic 7 mile bridge

The Service is top notch

the place is spotless, and i have not seen so many smiling employees since working at Disney World.This is a must stop when your in Marathon or on your way to key West.

The Sunset Grille and Raw Bar
7 Knights Key Blvd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305)396-7235



Well that's all for now. Check this place out!!
Allison
Allisons kitchen
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