Tag: Culinary Arts

  • Small Bites, Big Taste

    We decided to make a winter appetizer tonight called

    Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese originally called “Devils on Horseback. “

    This appetizer was started back in the 19th century. It is usually commonly served during winter holidays.

    The origin of the name “devils on horseback” is unclear. Some articles state that they are “Probably so called on account of being typically served very hot” and give the earliest reference to 1885, in the American agricultural magazine The Country Gentleman.[4] Another source states that there is “a surfeit of theories” but dates the idea (as a refinement of the oyster in bacon combination) to 1800.[5] One recurring suggestion fancifully suggests the name derives from “Norman raiders (who) would ride into towns wearing rashers of bacon over their armor to scare villagers.”[6] However, the earliest mention of this is from 2008,[7] while the dish itself dates from the 19th century,[5] 800 years after the Norman Conquest.

    Recipes vary, but generally, they are a variation on angels on horseback(bacon wrapped oysters), made by replacing oysters with dried fruit. There are many variations on the basic concept of a bacon-wrapped prune stuffed with cheese, almonds, or other foods. Devils on horseback are commonly served as part of a Christmas feast. We made our version with turkey bacon and stuffed it with blueberry goat cheese. We had to baste the Turkey bacon with some ghee ( clarified butter) to make it crisp up and give it a bit of fat. As a team, we loved it. This appetizer was something new, and all of us enjoyed it.
    We give this holiday appetizer 5 stars !!

    Recipe three easy ingredients !!!!

    Dates, blueberry cinnamon goat cheese, and turkey bacon.

    Try to find dates that are already pitted.

    Stuff them with the goat cheese of your choice

    Wrap with bacon of your choice

    Cook at 350 for twenty minutes.

    ( Because we used Turkey bacon, we broiled it for an extra 3 minutes with butter or ghee on top to crisp it up !!

    Cool a bit, and enjoy!

    Good Work, Team!

    Delicious!

  • by Nicole Magee

    My name is Nicole and I am your creative visualization blogger for Autisticana. I love creative visualizations and storytelling because it helps me create and meditate – which promotes happiness and relaxation for me.

    Thanksgiving is a very important holiday for me because it is all about gratitude, sharing and being with others.

    I also love to be with all of my family and help prepare for our festive dinner with them. I like to be involved with the fun of cooking, baking and spending hours with my wonderful family.


    I wanted to share one of my favorite gluten free stuffing recipes with you all. It is yummy and can help prevent stomach issues, so this recipe will be delicious and healthy for the whole family.

    Holiday Gluten Free Stuffing Recipe:

    Ingredients:

    2 loaves of gluten free white bread

    1 loaf of gluten free grain bread

    1/2 cup of vegan butter

    fresh rosemary sprigs

    3 eggs

    1 cup of chicken broth

    Package of mushrooms of your choice

    2 packs of organic apple and chicken sausage

    chopped onion

    salt and pepper to taste

    a stalk of celery

    Directions:

    1. Place the loaves on a tray and brown them to dry out
    2. Cut the three little loaves into cubes
    3. Saute the mushrooms, onions, and butter in a pan
    4. Broil the sausages until brown ( you can even air fry them)
    5. Cut the sausage links into little strips
    6. Place bread in a bowl and stir the eggs in and combine the sauted celery, onions and mushrooms and chicken broth
    7. Then add cut up sausages
    8. Take a pan and wipe with vegan butter
    9. Place ingredients in a well greased pan
    10. Place tin foil over pan and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees
    11. Take cover off top, drizzle a little butter on top add salt and pepper and let cook broil for another 10 minutes to brown
    12. Let cool for 20 minutes and enjoy
    A photo of a pot of Thanksgiving gluten free stuffing. The stuffing is comprised of various bread pieces, sausage, dried cranberries, apple chunks, chopped onion, and celery.
    Nicole’s favorite gluten free stuffing

    Nicole’s Thanksgiving Visualization:

    1. Breathe
    2. Relax
    3. Enjoy!

    Edited by avanicole23