Roasted Garlic Creamed Corn

This roasted garlic creamed corn recipe is lightened up and creamy as ever making it a smart holiday (or anytime) side dish option. The addition of roasted garlic is a simple step that adds so much to the flavor! From mysequinedlife.com.

Roasted Garlic Creamed Corn


Ingredients:

For the roasted garlic:
1 head of garlic
1 1/2 tsp olive oil

For the creamed corn:
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
15 oz corn kernels, fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper (if tolerated)
3/4 cup milk (I used 2%)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour


Directions:

To roast the garlic:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove all but the innermost layer of garlic skin and slice off the top 1/4" or so of the garlic.

2. Set the garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the garlic, making sure that the oil gets down into the nooks and crannies between the cloves.

3. Wrap the garlic well in the aluminum foil and place in the oven. Roast for 40 minutes, or until the cloves are deep golden and very easy to insert a toothpick or tester into. Set aside.

To make the creamed corn:

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add mashed roasted garlic cloves, corn, cream, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Let cook for 5 minutes until the corn kernels are tender.

2. Whisk milk and flour together until smooth and no lumps remain. Pour into the saucepan with everything else and stir to combine. Let cook for an additional 5 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Then remove from heat.

3. Carefully transfer 1 cup of the roasted garlic creamed corn to a food processor and pulse until mostly smooth. Add back into the saucepan and stir to combine. Serve while warm.


Notes:

Leftover roasted garlic cloves can be stored in the refrigerator for future use. Likewise the garlic can be roasted ahead of time to speed up this recipe the day of.

Southern Fried Okra

Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, these okra nuggets are crunchy and addicting! From tasteofhome.com.

Southern Fried Okra


Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
3 tablespoons buttermilk (on the “Try It” list)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal (without problem ingredients)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend (without problem ingredients)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (if tolerated)
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional (if tolerated)


Directions:

1. Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture.

2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Bacon Breakfast Pizza

Your mornings just got better. It’s the easiest pizza for breakfast! Loaded with crisp bacon bits, eggs and mozzarella cheese. It’s breakfast at its best! From damndelicous.net. (This recipe has been adapted to make it IC friendly.)

Bacon Breakfast Pizza


Ingredients:

8 bacon slices, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces (if tolerated)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 (13.8-ounce can) refrigerated classic pizza crust (without problem ingredients)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8-ounce) package Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced (if tolerated)
3 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (if tolerated)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (garnish)


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until just golden but not yet crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

3. Working on a surface that has been sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.

4. Brush dough with olive oil and garlic. Top with mozzarella, bacon and green onions, leaving 3 (3-inch rounds) for the eggs.

5. Place into oven and bake until the edges begin to brown, about 10-12 minutes.

6. Remove from oven. Add eggs, gently cracking the eggs throughout and keeping the yolk intact.

7. Place into oven and bake until the egg whites have set and crust is golden brown, an additional 8-10 minutes.

8. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Moist Lazy Daisy Cake

This is called Mama's "never fail" recipe and it holds true because it has one several contests over the years. From tasteofhome.com.

Moist Lazy Daisy Cake


Ingredients:

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter

FROSTING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (without problem ingredients)


Directions:

In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Add to batter; beat thoroughly (the batter will be thin). Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool slightly. For frosting, blend all ingredients well; spread over warm cake. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Spinach and Pepper Pita Pizzas

Whole-wheat pitas are topped with spinach, red peppers, and Havarti cheese, for an easy-to-make, nutritious snack or for dinner. From marthastewart.com.

Spinach and Pepper Pita Pizzas


Ingredients:

4 mini whole-wheat pitas (without problem ingredients)
2 ounces (2 cups) trimmed spinach, thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 to 3 ounces shredded Havarti cheese (preferably dill-flavored) or other cheese you can tolerate
Coarse salt and ground pepper (if tolerated)


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place pitas on a baking sheet. Top with spinach, peppers, and cheese, dividing evenly. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

A healthy, savory apple-y stuffing. You can make a delicious gravy from the pan drippings, too, if desired! From allrecipes.com.

Apple Stuffed Pork Chops


Ingredients:

1 tablespoon chopped onion (if tolerated)
1/4 cup butter
3 cups fresh bread crumbs (without problem ingredients)
2 cups chopped apples (Fuji or Gala)
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 (1 1/4 inch) thick pork chops
salt and pepper to taste (if tolerated)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large skillet sauté onion in butter or margarine until tender. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs, apples, celery, parsley and salt. Mix all together. Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon apple mixture loosely into pockets.

3. In skillet, heat oil to medium high and brown chops on both sides. Place browned chops in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

Creamy Sweet Corn with Okra

A bit of cream and a few crumbles of bacon lightly coat these delightful veggies the whole family will love. From tasteofhome.com.

Creamy Sweet Corn with Okra


Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped (if tolerated)
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen sliced okra, thawed
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, chopped (if tolerated)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (if tolerated)


Directions:

In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through.