Frugal cooks in 11th and 12th century England, where it originated, could only afford to soak the bread in hot water before squeezing it dry and then adding a mix of whatever sugar and spices they had on hand.
Banana bread is thought to have originated in the United States in the early 1900s. What is this? One theory is that it was created by enterprising housewives who were looking for ways to use up overripe bananas before they went bad.
Another theory suggests that it was created by companies that were looking for ways to promote the sale of their newly developed baking powder.
Whatever its origins, there’s no denying that it is a delicious part of American culinary history.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
A deep-fried or baked ball of cornmeal batter and spices, usually served as a side dish. They are believed to have originated in the southern United States, where they are a traditional dish.
According to FoodandWine.com, Candymaker William W. Kolb supposedly invented them in 1908 in New Jersey. He was trying to sell cinnamon candies for Christmas when he decided that dipping apples in the candy would be a fantastic way to showcase the candy.
Toss together the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large zip-loc bag to coat the the apples.
cook the apples with 2 tbsp of water and 1 tbsp of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stirring occasionally about 8 to 10 minutes or until the apples are tender,
The history of the dish is debated, with some believing that it originated during the Revolutionary War while others trace the dish to Southern Appalachian lumber mills in the 1800s, hence the name sawmill gravy. Its readily available ingredients and hearty nature made it an affordable staple for the low-income working class.
Although the recipe is Biscuits and Gravy it really is a recipe for Country Gravy. I recommend using Bisquick for your Biscuits. Simply follow the instructions on the box and bake while you making this delicious gravy.
In frying pan cook sausage until brown over medium heat. Remove sausage from pan an drain and pat dry to remove as much oil as possible.
Return the sausage to the pan and add flour stir to coat the sausage. Then add milk slowly cooking over medium heat. Cook and add milk until you reach the desired thickness.
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a hardy annual related to beets and Swiss chard that has been used by humans for a long time. Native to southwest Asia, it was first cultivated in Persia (Iran) over 2000 years ago and used by the Chinese in the 6th century.
The word ham derives from the Old English hamm and refers specifically to a cut of meat from the hog’s hind legs. China takes credit for curing the first pork leg back in 4900 B.C. Enthusiasm for ham spread throughout ancient Europe with the Romans, who likely learned of the practice while trading with the Chinese.
Avocados found their origin in Southern Mexico, where they naturally grow. Because of this, guacamole was inherently created by the Aztecs who inhabited that region of Mexico. Avocados contain a lot of health benefits, natural fats, and nutrients. They are a high source of carbs and healthy fats and may even help with cholesterol and blood sugar levels. One serving of guacamole can act as a quarter of your daily fiber recommended intake. Obviously, the Aztecs did not know about the exact health benefits of avocados, but they were aware that eating avocados made them feel good. In some cases, avocados were even seen as an aphrodisiac.
Sweet rolls have been produced since ancient times. However, the arrival of cinnamon spice to Europe resulted in the creation of this unique sweet treat. The cinnamon rolls we know today are thought to have originated in Sweden. There, they are called kanelbulle and are celebrated on October 4th as a national holiday. In the US, their popularity began in the southern states and later expanded through the whole nation.
brush an 9 inch square pan with 2 tbsp of melted butter
In a large bowl whisk together flour, 2 tbsp of sugar, baking powder and salt.
Work 3 tbsp of softened butter into flour mixture with your hands.
in a separate bowl beat together the milk and egg. Pour into flour mixture and sture with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Roll dough into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Brush the surface of the dough with tbsp of melted butter.
In a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1/2 of this mixture onto the bottom of the prepared 9 inch pan. Sprinkle the remain cinnamon sugar mixer of the buttered dough.
Roll the dough to form a log and then cut into 18 rolls. Place each into the baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes
Frosting
In a bowl beat together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of softened butter and vanilla. Beat util frosting is smooth.
Top each HOT roll with cream cheese frosting and serve warm.
Notes
You can cut the recipe in 1/2 then reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes.
Mushroom Soup Stroganoff – Learned to make this years ago and now we have it at least once a month. Quick and Easy! Note: In recent years we modified this recipe to use ground turkey and almond milk to make it healthier. I think it tastes better.
Stroganoff, dish of French origin by way of tsarist Russia that combines thinly sliced and lightly stewed beef and onions with sour cream and other ingredients. This is, in essence, the classic French fricassée de boeuf with the addition of equally classic Russian ingredients: onions and sour cream.
