Chopped Garlic – KIMBERLY BOUTIN https://kimberlyboutin.com Life is the market, let's be prepared together. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:43:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kimberlyboutin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Logo.png Chopped Garlic – KIMBERLY BOUTIN https://kimberlyboutin.com 32 32 Cheesy Ham Scalloped Potatoes https://kimberlyboutin.com/recipe/cheesy-ham-scalloped-potatoes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheesy-ham-scalloped-potatoes Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:30:29 +0000 https://kimberlyboutin.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2132 A 10 lb spiral ham was the smallest I could find for Christmas Dinner that included 7 people. Now what to do with the 9 remaining lbs!!?? As any self-proclaimed home cook would do, I turned to the WWW for inspiration from others like me who might be in the same predicament. I came across a picture that appeared to include: ham, potatoes & cheese—Voilà, this recipe came to life!

Cheesy Ham Scalloped Potatoes!

Cheesy Ham Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add some pepper to taste.
  3. Add the flour and mix it with the onions and garlic almost until a paste consistency begins to form. Whisk in the milk, one cup at a time. Whisk, whisk and whisk until there are no lumps. Bring to a boil and let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes, continually whisking. Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup of the cheese and let it melt into your sauce.
  4. Mix in the ham, sliced potatoes and bag of frozen corn. Add kosher salt, pepper (to taste) and the dash of cinnamon. Mix well.
  5. Transfer to a baking dish coated with non stick cooking spray. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Turn the oven heat up to 400 degrees.
  6. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top, spreading evenly. Cook uncovered for an additional 35-40 minutes until the potatoes are to your tenderness liking. Enjoy!
]]> 2132 Wheelhouse Lasagna https://kimberlyboutin.com/recipe/wheelhouse-lasagna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wheelhouse-lasagna Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:00:30 +0000 https://kimberlyboutin.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2217 Nothing better than a homemade pot of sauce on the stove ready to become an even better Sunday Family Dinner Lasagna. I can make many of my Life Arsenal Recipes with my eyes closed. Lasagna was not one of those recipes UNTIL today. My very own version. You may note there are two pans; one for home and one for sharing. If you want to make just one (no fun) then you can cut the ingredients in half OR make a really big Hearty Lasagna with the specified ingredient quantities—as always the choice is yours!  😉

Caring is Sharing!

On a side note, my son and I don’t particularly care for the term “wheelhouse” so of course he will get the reference to this title right away. It is the little things we share with our families and the joys of home cooking that mean so very much, in this woman’s humble opinion! ♥

A Big Pot of Love simmering on the stove!

Wheelhouse Lasagna
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet brown your ground pork, sweet italian sausage and ground turkey with the onion & garlic. Drain the fat (if you want, fat is flavor) and add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 tbsp of the dried parsley (crush it a little in your hand to release the oils before adding). Combine with the meat mixture and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes while you prep the rest.
  2. In a mixing bowl beat your 2 eggs with a whisk or fork. Add the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and the remaining tbsp of dried parsley (again rub in your palm first to release the oils) and combine.
  3. Start the assembly! Put a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of your lasagna pan. Add 6 lasagna noodles on top, overlapping if necessary. Add meat sauce over the noodles to cover all noodle surface. Add a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture on top followed by a sprinkle of the parmesan and half of the mozzarella. Repeat ending with the mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle a little parsley for color and flavor on top of the mozzarella.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and let the lasagna sit in the oven for an additional 10 minutes to rest.
  5. Last but definitely not least! Bring that Delish Lasagna out of the oven and again let it set for an additional 5 minutes or so. Plate on a festive plate and serve with a nice salad and beverage of your choice. Enjoy!
]]> 2217 Filets with Garlic Mushroom Demi-Glace https://kimberlyboutin.com/recipe/filets-with-garlic-mushroom-demi-glace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=filets-with-garlic-mushroom-demi-glace Sun, 06 Nov 2016 14:49:56 +0000 https://kimberlyboutin.com/?post_type=recipe&p=1963 A delicious, fast dinner doesn’t have to be a drawn out process. In less than 30 minutes from stove to mouth this recipe is fail proof every single time I make it!

Filet Mignon
Medium Perfection!

Filets with Garlic Mushroom Demi-Glace
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Liberally sprinkle your filets with pepper and garlic powder on both sides, now get your hands a little dirty and massage the seasonings into the meat. Bring the filets to room temp or so for about 5 minutes after taking them out of the fridge. They will sear better.
  3. In the meantime heat about two tablespoons of olive oil in an oven safe skillet on the stove top on medium heat.
  4. When you can see your oil starting to spread around the skillet put your filets in to sear. Sear the first side for about 5 minutes, then when seared to your liking, flip and sear for another 3 minutes or so on the other side.
  5. Put the skillet into your preheated oven and cook the filets for about 7-8 minutes more for medium.
  6. VERY IMPORTANT: When you take your filets out of the oven (with double oven mitts on please, that handle is VERY HOT) put them on a plate to let them rest and tent with aluminum foil. They will continue to cook a little longer and the internal temp will rise.
  7. Put the skillet back on the stove top with all of those gorgeous meat juices and turn the heat up to medium. Add some more olive oil and about a tablespoon of flour. Whisk the flour until all the lumps are gone and add about a 3/4 cup of beef broth and chopped garlic, amount to your liking and bring to a slight boil. When nice and bubbly add your mushrooms and cook to desired texture. If you like and I do add a little dollop of butter for richness and a creamy color 🙂
  8. You are now ready to Plate! Pick some pretty plates, add your filet and vegetable of your choice and dollop the glace over the filets, sprinkle with a little kosher salt and ENJOY!!!
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