- Just Minnie
I am a foodie who loves to cook, bake, and explore new foods. My mission is to provide simple and delicious meals from kitchen to yours. #foodie
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FRIED CABBAGE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE
FRIED CABBAGE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE This simple, yet incredibly flavorful Fried Cabbage with Smoked Sausage recipe is a hearty and savory one-pot meal.
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Butternut Squash Bread
Butternut Squash Bread is a moist and delicious quick bread with just the right amount of sweetness. I love to make quick bread in the fall to enjoy as an afternoon pickup, or if I can manage to save some leftovers, then I can enjoy with my morning coffee. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground 1 cup butternut squash puree 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs beaten 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (or your favorite nuts), chopped and toasted Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 9×5-inch loaf pans. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg,…
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Black Bean Butternut Squash Stew
Black bean with sweet butternut squash and collard greens make this healthy stew so hearty and comforting! Ingredients 2 tablespoon coconut oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 medium red, green, yellow bell peppers, diced 3 cloves, garlic, minced 2 green onions, chopped 2 cups of white potatoes 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 (15-ounce) can black beans,, drained and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 2 sprigs thyme 2 cup coconut milk 2 cup chicken broth 1 chicken bouillon 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped (optional) 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pinch of allspice (optional) Instructions Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers cook and cook until onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and spring…
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NOBODY BETTER LAY A FINGER ON MY BUTTERNUT SQUASH
By: Just Minnie Butternut squash is one of the most common varieties of winter squash. It also offers a good supply of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. Contrary to the name, winter squash is grown in the summer and harvested in the fall. Its thick, tough exterior and firm flesh make it suitable for storing over several months. This means it can be eaten during the winter season. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, one cup of cooked, cubed butternut squash, containing around 205 grams, contains: 82 calories 1.8 grams (g) of protein 0.18 g of fat 21.50 g of carbohydrate, including 4 g of sugar and…
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Butternut Squash Coconut Curry
How does a warm and creamy squash curry sound to you right now? Good, right?! This meal is made with rich coconut milk and infused with enough spices to make your tongue tingle. It’s the kind of dish that makes you look forward to dinner all day long. Butternut squash coconut curry is one of the easiest, quickest, and most tasty dishes that you can prepare in under 30 minutes. To make Buttermilk Squash coconut Curry, peel and cut butternut squash into cubes, sauté the onion, garlic, curry powder, paprika, and thyme. Add the butternut squash cubes and stir to coat. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and cook until squash is tender. Stir…
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Trader Joe’s Saucy Scallops With Mushrooms Review
Trader Joe’s Saucy Scallops with MushroomsNo matter what day of the week it is, scallops are always a good idea! It goes really well with pasta. The pasta has a very rich flavor and more than enough scallops for two people. A glass of wine would make it a date night meal. I was very skeptical about it because who buys frozen seafood mixed in a cheese sauce? I did! And let me tell you, this meal right here was soo good It makes you want to slap your mama! LOL, just kidding!! I went back three more times to get it. This is a must-try when you visit your local Trader Joe’s.
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Saucy Scallop Pasta With Mushrooms & Asparagus
Ingredients: 2 Bags of saucy scallops with mushrooms 2 1/2 Jars of Alfredo 1 Box of spaghetti noodles 2 Bundles of fresh asparagus Badia Seasonings to your taste or ANY seasoning Instructions: Grab a pot and place it on the stove on low heat. Add a little bit of butter and as the butter melts, you can add the bags of saucy scallops with mushrooms. Grab another pot and boil the noodles until cooked. As the seafood cooks stir occasionally until the sauce on the scallops completely melts. As the seafood is cooking on low, shop the asparagus into thirds. Drain the noodles and set them aside. Add the alfredo sauce to the…
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Chocolate Chops
Let’s talk about chocolate and its benefits. Chocolate lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke, protects against free radicals damage, an effective cough suppressant, stomachs, and much more. History: Chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao pod, which grows on the cacao tree. Theobroma cacao is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America, where it has grown for thousands of years. Around 2,000 years ago, the Maya have experienced cacao bean farmers and were fond of grinding them up for a refreshing hot beverage. There are three main varieties of cacao bean: Criollo from Latin America, Forastero from Africa, and Trinitario from the Caribbean. Forastero accounts for about 90 % of all cacao beans,…
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Golden Turmeric Milk
What makes this drink so beneficial to the body? TURMERIC: Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant with antiseptic properties. Not to mention how it aids in healthy, glowing skin! Anytime I can add turmeric to a recipe. I’ll do it. GINGER: So healing and friendly on our digestive system. If you’re feeling nauseous, ginger is the cure. With natural cold fighting properties, it helps with congestion as well, while boosting immunity. CINNAMON: For natural sweetness and it’s bold, delicious and distinct flavor. Cinnamon is warming and calming, while also balancing blood sugar levels and stimulating digestion. BLACK PEPPER: Only a…
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Minnie’s Banana Cranberry Bread
By: Just Minnie With its super-moist texture, buttery banana, cranberry and brown sugar flavors, and incredibly soft crumb, this is my favorite banana cranberry bread recipe. Produce: 3-4 bananas, Large Ripe 1/3 cup of Cranberries Refrigerated: 2 Eggs, Large Baking & Spices: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1 cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract Dairy: 1 Stick Butter Instructions: This recipe makes one loaf of banana bread. The first step is to preheat your oven and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter. Take a large bowl and whisk together your dry ingredients. This…
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