Author: Northerly Nosh

I’m a married mother of 3. Who loves living in Minnesota, prep ahead cooking, and couldn’t live without them now. No more worries about the age old question “What’s for Dinner?”. I am also transitioning my family into the slow food and clean eating movement. I believe it’s best if we can eat food in it’s most natural state. I love to share the information I have been gaining through this whole experience. I’m also a trained personal chef. Cooking is a passion and hobby of mine. Hope your are enjoying the content of my blog.
Posted in Breakfast

Sunday Brunch: Bagel and Cheese Bake

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Bagel and Cheese Bake

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1/2 pound bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 plain bagels
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Prep Day: Place the bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices. Arrange 6 bagel slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover with the bacon and onion mixture, followed by the Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bagel slices. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parsley, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bagel layers. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight or freeze at this point.

Serve Day: Thaw. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover the chilled bagel dish, and bake in the preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until eggs are firm. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.

Posted in Side Dish

Side Dish ‘n’ Saturdays: Freezer Dinner Rolls

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Freezer Dinner Rolls

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4½ Cups Flour
¼ Cup Shortening
½ Cup Sugar
2½ tsp. Salt
1½ Tbsp. Dry Yeast
1½ Cups Warm Water
½ Cup Melted Butter

Prep Day: Combine Dry Ingredients in a Bowl and Mix. Cut in Shortening into Flour Mixture. Slowly add Water while mixing gently. Knead Dough on a Floured Surface for about 10-15 Min. Place in a bowl with a little oil in it. Flip Bread and Cover. Let Rise 1 Hour or until it doubles. Punch Down Dough and form small balls (About 1½ inches).

To Freeze: At this point on a pan, then place balls and freeze. Once frozen put into a freezer bag and freeze.

Serve Day: Let Rise 45 in on a Baking Sheet for Fresh Dough. Let Frozen Rolls rise about 3 hours. Bake at 400 for about 12 Minutes. Brush with Melted Butter out of the oven.

Posted in Budget Friendly

Frugal Fridays: My Dad Kevin’s Famous All Purpose Pork Chop Dry Rub

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My Dad Kevin’s Famous All Purpose Pork Chop Dry Rub

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Serves 6

1 boneless Pork Loin Roast, cut into 6-8 chops – $8.50
3 tablespoons sweet paprika, preferably Spanish – $.05
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper – $.02
1 tablespoon coarse salt, either kosher or sea salt – $.02
3/4 teaspoon sugar – $.01
3/4 teaspoon chili powder – $.01
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder – $.01
3/4 teaspoon onion powder – $.01
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne – $.01

Total Cost – $8.64
Per Serving Cost – $1.44

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Prep Day: Label freezer bag. Mix up all the spices. Rub spices on all sides of pork chops. Let marinade for 1-2 hours before freezing.

Serve Day: Thaw and grill.