Halloween and harvest parties abound. For a fun dish of “Mole in the Hole” Try mixing 1 cup of Mahatma uncooked rice into your favorite meatloaf recipe (per 1 lb. of ground beef) and then shape the meat into multiple oval shapes (the Moles). Bake. Then, top one end of each “Mole” with sliced green olive eyes. Simultaneously, bake acorn squash, with cinnamon and butter, that has been cut to form an igloo shape. Serve the “Mole” with acorn squash over him so that he appears to be hiding in his “Hole.” It’s an inexpensive dish and entertaining for children.
Ghostly Floating Islands
Prepare instant pistachio pudding and pour a shallow amount into individual serving bowls. Refrigerate. Whip your favorite sweetened stiff meringue. On the stove, simmer 1 quart of milk. Gently place a heaping scoop of meringue (one at a time, per serving) into the hot milk. Using wooden spoons, turn once and lift onto the chilled pistachio pudding in the bowls. It’s a ghostly sight!
Soup warms the soul but there are times when time runs short. I just tried Williams-Sonoma’s Butternut Squash Puree. To the 2 lb. jar of Butternut Squash Puree, I added 1- 1/4 cup of chicken stock, a touch of Sherry, 1 – 5oz. jar of Kraft Old English Sharp Cheese Spread and a touch of cream. It is delicious!