Rain is in the forecast for later today {hooray!} and it looks like the temps for the rest of the week are all in the mid 60’s. I couldn’t be happier.
Even though we are enjoying the summer bounty from our garden, we are soooo ready for fall, and the cooler temperatures that come along with it.
Walmart $2.64
Last week I made 1 purchase; prepared horseradish. I need it for one of the canning recipes on my list but only a little bit. And now I’m starting to wonder what I’m going to do with the rest of it. Does anyone have any ideas?
Food wise, it was a pretty normal week. There were tomato salads, more roasted beets and carrots, and even some Costco canned chicken salads and tuna on crackers.
And of course, my favorite copycat Panera Tomato Soup.
Half a chicken breast, roasted vegetables and rice. I could eat this every day. 🙂
But the highlight of last week’s meals was the trade I made with The Duck lady.
And oh my was it ever a good one! It’s been a while since I’ve done any bartering… But the short version of the story is that she wanted a particular rug hooking kit of mine and yada yada yada I told her I’d rather have food as payment.
Because hello…. a couple of home cooked meals from a real oven {not an air fryer} made by someone who is a fantastic cook after living without an oven for about 6 months now sounded like a no brainer.
We decided on a pan of lasagna, a pan of manicotti, a vanilla bean cheesecake and 2 dozen of her famous chocolate chip cookies.
Oh holy cannolis people, was it the best deal ever. Her garden’s fresh lasagna have everything you could imagine in it. Peppers, chard, squash, mushrooms, onions, maybe eggplant? I have no idea, but the HH and I both freaked out a little because it was so incredible.
The manicotti and cookies were spot on too.
And the vanilla bean cheesecake. I need to get her recipe {I wonder if she’ll share?}.
We ate what we could and then I packed up the rest into freezer containers to enjoy later this fall.
I even froze the extra cheesecake slices.
Hot dog! I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to the fall/winter season like this before.
We’ve got a freezer full of homemade meals and soups, a pantry cupboard filled with home canned goods, all our firewood stacked and ready to go and pretty soon {KNOCK ON WOOD} we’ll have a completed kitchen with a new oven to make homemade bread and scones in.
So bring it on the cooler weather. I am ready!
~Mavis
P.S. How was YOUR week? Is it still super warm where you are, or are things starting to cool down?
Total Spent This Past Week on Groceries $2.64
- Total Spent in September on Groceries $2.64
- Total Spent in August of Groceries $24.29
- Total Spent in July on Groceries $335.47
- Total Spent in June for Groceries $124.45
- Total Spent in May for Groceries $172.47 {$47 of it was spent at Farmers Markets}
- Total Spent in April on Groceries $94.48
- Total Spent in March on Groceries $114.12
- Total Spent in February on Groceries $94.64
- Total Spent in January on Groceries $96.58
- Total Spent on Groceries in 2022 $1059.14
Wendy says
I buy that horseradish every Easter to go with ham and Kielbasa. I always have at least half a bottle left that gets eventually thrown away. What canning recipe are you making that calls for it?
Rose says
Use the horseradish in your tuna or chicken salad.
Rose/OH
Julie says
I second this Rose!
Lorraine Combs says
I use our regular meatloaf recipe and add a bunch of horse radish. Additionally, add some to tomato based meatloaf topping before cooking. So, meatballs, etc. Just think it goes with many foods.
Lorraine/WA
Toni says
We always use horseradish with roast beef plus it’s wonderful on a roast beef sandwich.
Virginia says
I make a quick horseradish mayo to serve with fish, salmon/crab cakes, and the like. Also goes well with beef or a roast beef sandwich as the other commenter suggested. Simply mayo, grated horseradish to your liking, and a bit of lemon juice. Your horseradish product could sub for the grated horseradish.
Lori says
I see that you are using the Snapware containers for freezing leftovers. How are they with freezer burn?
Mavis Butterfield says
We’ve used them for years, they’re great. I don’t have problems with freezer burn.
Lori says
Thanks!
Julie says
If you mix the horseradish with sour cream, it’s really good with beef pot roast… like a better version of Arby’s horsey sauce. Maybe add a bit to homemade salad dressing or try making fire cider or some homemade concoction that fights winter illnesses.. surely horseradish must be an ingredient. I planted horseradish this year in the garden…I see I need to research what to do with it further.
Brianna says
When it matures, you dig up the roots. Make sure you process it outside or else you will be hating life. Peel the root with a peeler and put it in a food processor on a fine shred. Add a bit of vinegar. Put it in your canning jars, leave some head space, and pop it in the freezer. A pint jar should last a few months plus in the refrigerator when you start using it. If you decide not to dig up the roots, the horseradish will come back again year after year. The leaves are a beautiful skinny long leaf and can be ornamental and nothing will eat them. Super easy to grow.
Beth says
Your trade looks phenomenal and now I want lasagna…as for horseradish, I’m not a huge fan but my HH likes it on roast beef sandwiches and with prime rib. It keeps a long time in the fridge. My daughter thinks we keep more condiments than anyone else in the world and she might be right. Speaking of condiments, I decided we would have chili dogs with baked beans for dinner last night because 1) I had all the ingredients and 2) it would make the HH happy. Apparently he puts Guldens brown mustard on his chili dog and we were nearly out….but I found an unopened container of WinCo brand spicy brown mustard in the pantry. I thought I was a hero…he thought not…apparently only Guldens will work. Guess I need to add it to the grocery list and figure out what to do with the inferior WinCo brand which might be made by Guldens for all we know. Husbands….it’s a good thing mine is handy.
I’m cooking a pot of Rancho Gordo Moro beans today…I’m thinking beans and rice with chorizo for dinner. I just got a shipment of Rancho Gordo beans this weekend and I got the really cool wooden bean masher (machacadora) it is almost too pretty to use. We will have refried beans with tortillas with leftover beans…yum!
One last comment- my husband owned a bakery before I met him and one of his specialties is cheesecake and he freezes it in slices to dip in melted chocolate…it’s delicious!
Bonnie from GA says
Happy Labor day, Mavis!! I think of the shrimp sauce when I think of horse radish. Have y’all thought of harvesting from your waters, shrimp, lobster or fish?
Mavis Butterfield says
The HH is trying to catch fish. 🙂
Bonnie from GA says
That’s Awesome! Wish I lived on the water!
Tracy says
I use horseraidish and mayo mixed on my Rueben sandwiches instead of Russian dressing. It’s amazing! I agree with Bonnie, it’s also great in cocktail sauce.
Pam says
Mix that horseradish with your homemade ketchup to make cocktail sauce for any seafood….shrimp cakes tuna cakes, etc
Mavis Butterfield says
Really? Thanks!
stacie says
We use horseradish on prime rib at Christmas. You made an excellent deal with The Duck Lady!! Hopefully, she will share some of her recipes!
Ashleah says
I buy dry horseradish that I can add water/etc to to create the creamy sauce. It’s more shelf stable that way! My favorite brand is Penzeys.
Hawaii Planner says
I’m with the other posters – mix it with ketchup or may to create a sandwich spread or dip.
As for the trade, that was a huge win! Jealous, as the food looks amazing.
Rosemary Calhoun says
It is still hot here in northern Florida, but we do get rain just about every day. Usually a short shower with heavy rain – but then the sun comes back out.
When I worked in the restaurant industry, we made cocktail sauce using horseradish and ketchup. I haven’t tried it with the creamy kind, but it might be worth a shot (if you like cocktail sauce).
PS: I tried to post this comment earlier, but something went wrong. I hope it doesn’t post twice.
Jesse says
Horseradish is the secret ingredient in my Grandma’s deviled eggs. Prepare however you normally do, add some horseradish, top with a pick slice or olive slice! They’ll be devoured!
Vicky says
Yesterday I ground up some leftover roast beef for sandwiches. After grinding up dill pickles and onion into it, I mix it up with mayo and horseradish. It was a hit here for sure.
Cindy says
I use horseradish sauce with cream cheese, ketchup, Worchestershire sauce, & garlic powder to make a chip dip.
Michelle S. says
Sigh…l’m living vicariously through you with your rain and cool temperatures, not to mention all of that delicious Duck Lady goodness!
I’m in California and the temperature outside at 2:35 pm is 108 degrees. It should be 110 by 4:00 pm. Hideous!
Have a great week, Mavis!
Gail says
Years ago my mother and grandmother made a nice relish with horseradish and beets. It was delicious with meats. Sort of like pickled beets but with some kick. There must be a recipe on line somewhere!
Jamie says
I mix equal parts of horseradish and ketchup, with a bit of dried dill. It makes a great sauce for onion rings.
Annie says
We use horseradish in homemade tartar sauce, deviled eggs, as well as tuna and chicken salad. We buy it all the time because my husband is a big fan and uses it a lot. We also make a dip with mustard and spicey mayo to go with sausage and cabbage.
CHRISTY ROSE says
2 tablespoons of horseradish is the secret ingredient in my meatloaf. It uses 2 lbs of ground beef, so if you make a smaller one you might want to adjust. I got my recipe from an old Good Housekeeping cookbook.
Christy Rose says
2 Tbsp prepared horseradish is the secret ingredient in my meat loaf. I got the recipe from an old Good Housekeeping cookbook.
Leanna says
This is really good.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooked-rump-roast/
Terry M. says
There are only 2 things I use horseradish for, shrimp sauce and a teeny tiny bit on roast beef. I am not a fan of anything spicy, really. Things here in central WI are finally starting to cool down, highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. I’m able to use the oven again because it’s cooling down, so tonight’s dinner was tamale pie. I spent $23.44 this week on 8 pork steaks (on sale for $2.49 / lb.). These were split into meals and ziplocked into a wonderful apple cider vinegar marinade and into the freezer. Gotta get things when they’re on sale.
Judi Y. says
My mom would always make roast beef gravy and add horseradish to it. It was amazing!!
Jessica says
I use horseradish when I make deviled eggs. Delish!
Amber says
That horseradish is delicious on a ham sandwich on nice, thick bread, great on cuts of beef, and excellent as a small addition to any mayo-based salad (chicken, tuna).
Lucinda says
Try adding some horseradish to your mashed potatoes. You’ll love it!
Ashley Bananas says
Ok, recipe for the cheesecake and vegetable lasagna if you can! Looks great. Have a great week!
Mary-francis says
I mix horseradish with melted butter & lemon juice & use it to coat potatoes cut bite-sized & oven-roasted; YUM!
Kristen says
1. That horseradish is the absolute best! All other brands stink!
2. Bloody Marys!
3. We mix a bit in with ketsup and dip our tots and fries in them.
4. Russian dressing from “the ktchn”. Delicious dressing to have around. Just made a delicious taco salad for the fam-bam, and used that dressing. Super-good.
5. Use it on some killer bread when you need a hearty, veggie-filled, complex sandwich as a meal. Like, when your kitchen is in a reno and your hungry for a meal, but not HUNGRY for a meal. Yeah?
Christa H. says
The horseradish with the ketchup PLUS some fresh lemon juice, couple drops Worcestershire, pinch granulated garlic and a squirt of hot sauce makes the cocktail sauce much better tasting! Everyone asks what’s in it since they love it so much