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Published by the Wright County Journal-Press, Inc. • P.O. Box 159, Buffalo, MN 55313 • (763) 682-1221 2 The Drummer Holiday Shopping Guide Nov. 22, 2020 Spread out on tray and bake for 10 minutes. Flip cauliflower and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden and Now crispy. Serve hot, and enjoy! We’re Tortilla Chip-Chorizo Stuffing Cookin’ Total Time: 1 hr 25 min Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 1 hr What is a hero without a side- Yield: 8 to 10 servings kick; a quarterback without an offensive line; or, a singer with- out a do-op? The main dish is just a dish without great sides! We here at The Drummer test kitchen have provided a list of our favorite sides for that holi- day meal. We hope you enjoy! Roasted Cauliflower 9 T. unsalted butter, plus Looking to spice up your more for the baking dish vegetable sides for your next 12 oz. dried chorizo, holiday meal? This recipe chopped is fast, simple, and can be Italian seasoning 4 bunches scallions, adjusted to fit your personal Parmesan cheese chopped taste preferences. You can 4 (4 oz.) cans chopped also add or sub broccoli, too! Preheat oven to 400 F. green chiles, drained Head of cauliflower/broccoli Cut up cauliflower and put in 2 tsp. ground cumin Olive oil a large bowl. Lightly coat with 3 c. low-sodium turkey or Seasoned salt olive oil and toss. Garlic powder Add the rest of the season- Cookin’ Onion powder ings, to taste, and toss until Continued on Page 13 Parsley cauliflower is evenly coated.
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Holiday Centerpieces to Savor Celebrate the season and create long-lasting memories this year by serving tasteful main courses centered around tender cuts of beef. With hand-cut choices like a Bone-in Frenched Prime Rib Roast, Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons, a Beef Brisket Flat and Premium Ground Beef from Omaha Steaks, you can create ele- gant holiday centerpieces such as Steak Au Poivre or a unique generational recipe, the Simon Family Brisket. Each cut of beef is hand-carved by expert butchers, flash-frozen to capture fresh- ness and flavor at its peak and delivered directly to your door. For a truly mouthwatering meal, make Fred Simon’s Rib Roast Dubarry the focal point of the family table. As a favorite of Madame Dubarry, a prominent courtesan in French King Louis Steak Au Poivre. All materials courtesy of Family Features. Source: Omaha Steaks XVI’s court, this version adapt- 1/3 c. brandy or cognac ed by Fred Simon, fourth-gen- 1 c. cream eration family owner of Omaha 1 T. Dijon mustard Steaks, involves a marinade that gives the roast a smooth, Season steak with salt and rich, velvety flavor worthy of a pepper. Press seasoning into royal dinner. meat to create even coating. UNIQUE HANDMADE GIFTS Find more inspiration to cre- In large skillet over medi- ate a memorable holiday meal um-high heat, heat vegetable Mittens • Soaps • Jewelry at OmahaSteaks.com. oil and 1 tablespoon butter Steak Au Poivre until just smoking. Add steak and sear 4 minutes on each Holiday Towels & More! Prep time: 5 minutes side for medium-rare. Once Cook time: 20 minutes cooked to desired doneness, Shop Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28th! Servings: 2 transfer steak to cutting board and tent with foil to rest. HOLIDAY HOURS: Tues. & Wed. 10-5 2 Omaha Steaks Butcher’s Reduce heat to medium and Thurs. & Fri. 10-6 • Sat. 10-5 Cut Filet Mignons (5-6 ounces each), thawed add brandy to skillet. Allow Hwy. 25 & Third St., Monticello 2 tsp. kosher salt to cook down about 1 minute 2 T. coarsely ground black Centerpieces pepper 1 T. vegetable oil Continued on Page 7 2 T. butter, divided Nov. 22, 2020 The Drummer Holiday Shopping Guide 7
Centerpieces Continued from Page 6 and top with sauce. while stirring to scrape off any browned bits from bottom of Fred Simon’s Rib pan. Once brandy reduces by half, add cream, Dijon mustard Roast Dubarry and remaining butter; continue Prep time: 5 minutes, plus cooking until mixture begins to 5-12 hours marinating time reduce and thicken, 5-7 min- Cook time: 2 hours, 15 utes. minutes-2 hours, 45 minutes, Slice steaks against grain plus 15 minutes for sauce
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Pour ginger ale around edges of brisket. Cover with foil and bake 4 hours. Remove from oven and let rest 20 minutes. Remove bris- ket from baking dish and place on cutting board. Slice bris- ket against grain and place in serving dish. Top with sauce and serve.
Simon Family Brisket. All materials courtesy of Family Features. Source: Omaha Steaks Centerpieces Continued from Page 7 In bowl, mix onion soup mix, Preheat large skillet over cranberries and chili sauce. high heat. Add canola oil. Spoon over top of brisket. Place roast in skillet and sear until well browned on all sides. Set skillet aside, leaving juices and browned bits for making sauce. In roasting pan lined with foil, add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and rosemary. Place roast on top of aromat- ics bone-side down. Add 1 cup FARM TOYS OUTLET beef stock. Place in oven on center bak- ing rack. Roast 2 hours, 15 minutes-2 hours, 30 minutes for rare or 2 hours, 30 min- utes-2 hours, 45 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from oven. Place roast on cutting board. Tent with foil. Place any accumulated juic- es from roast in measuring cup. Add remaining beef stock to make 1 cup total. Pour into skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining wine and bring to boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Carve roast and serve with sauce. Simon Family TRUEMAN WELTERS COUPON Brisket Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 hours, plus 20 minutes resting time Servings: 4 10% OFF 1 Omaha Steaks Beef Brisket Flat (2 lbs.), thawed TOYS, CLOTHING & COLLECTIBLES 1 package (1.1 oz.) dry Coupon Valid November 23-30, 2020 Only. onion soup mix 1 can (14 oz.) whole 1600 Hwy. 55 & Co. Rd. 134 cranberries Buffalo, MN 1 c. chili sauce 763-682-2200 1 c. ginger ale www.trueman-welters.com Preheat oven to 250 F. Place brisket in large oven- proof baking dish. on a simple snack highlight Nov. 22, 2020 The Drummer Holiday Shopping Guide 9 low-fat, non-GMO, gluten-free whole-grain popcorn as the main ingredient. Find more modern takes on traditional holiday recipes at popcorn.org. STOCK UP SALE! Now is the perfect time to buy for your White Chocolate favorite seamstress or simply stock ALL THREADS Peppermint Popcorn up for those fun winter projects! Bark 20% OFF Yield: 1 pound BUY ONE SALE ON THREADS 5 c. popped popcorn GET ONE* 12 oz. white chocolate For Sewing, Serging, baking chips Embroidery & Quilting, 1 c. crushed hard candy 50% OFF Fabrics & Notions peppermints Sewing Needles GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! Cover baking pan with foil or wax paper; set aside. Dakota Collectible Embroidery CDs Place popcorn in large bowl; Come Check Out Our Specials • 100’s To Choose From set aside. In double boiler over barely Sale good through Dec. 2020. *Must be of equal or lesser White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark. All materials simmering water, melt choco- value. Not valid with other courtesy of Family Features. Source: Popcorn Board late, stirring until smooth. offers or coupons. Stir in crushed peppermints. In-stock only. Pour chocolate mixture over SEWING CENTER, LLC Pop Up Holiday popcorn and stir to coat. HOURS Spread onto prepared pan; Monday-Friday 10-5; 4105 Cedar St., Monticello • 763-314-0477 cool completely. When choc- Saturday 10-1; ~ SewGoodSewing.com ~ Traditions New and Old olate is cooled and set, break Closed Sundays into chunks. SALES • SERVICE • CLASSES • NOTIONS • THREADS • PATTERNS From decorating the tree to carving the turkey, there are many time-honored holiday traditions observed by families around the country. However, the holiday season is about more than just Cranberry Popcorn celebrating old traditions. Balls A perfect opportunity for creating new memories and, in turn, traditions, popcorn can serve as an ideal ingredient to bring fami- Yield: 18 balls ly time to life. Whether wrapping the tree with garland made from 2 c. sugar the light and airy treat, filling clear ornaments with freshly popped 1 c. whole berry cranberry kernels or simply popping up a bowl as a nutritious alternative sauce, slightly mashed to other holiday noshes, popcorn makes it easy to get hands-on while you deck the halls. Pop Up Holiday These seasonal recipes for traditional treats like peppermint bark and popcorn balls plus edible trees and a more elegant take Continued on Page 10 10 The Drummer Holiday Shopping Guide Nov. 22, 2020 Butter hands and form into Place white chocolate chips 3-inch balls. in separate microwave-safe Pop Up Holiday bowl. Microwave on medium Easy, Elegant 30 seconds; stir. If neces- Continued from Page 9 1/2 c. cranberry juice sary, microwave in additional 1 T. grated orange peel 1/2 c. light corn syrup Holiday Popcorn 10-second increments, stir- 1 tsp. vinegar Yield: 8 cups ring after each heating, until 1/2 tsp. salt chips are melted and smooth. 8 c. popped popcorn 5 qts. unsalted, popped Drizzle over popcorn. 1/2 c. milk chocolate chips popcorn Sprinkle desired amount of 1/2 c.up white chocolate Butter candy sprinkles over warm chips chocolate-coated popcorn. Candy sprinkles In heavy saucepan, combine Allow chocolate drizzles to
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1/2 tsp. salt Holiday Moments 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. buttermilk Continued from Page 11 extract, cinnamon and eggs. 1 c. California Walnut 12-15 minutes until cranber- Dip each bread slice in mixture halves and pieces and let soak about 15 seconds ries pop and liquid starts to Chocolate Peppermint on each side. Place in pre- reduce. Truffle Glaze: pared baking dish, overlapping Transfer to container and 1/3 c. dark chocolate chips slices slightly, if necessary. refrigerate once cooled. 3 T. butter Cover and refrigerate a few To make Overnight Walnut 2 T. milk hours or overnight. French Toast: Preheat oven 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract to 350 F. Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake Place bread on baking sheet 50-60 minutes, or until gold- Toppings: and bake 5 minutes, or until en brown and somewhat firm 1/2 c. coarsely chopped lightly toasted on outside to touch. Serve immediately California Walnuts but still soft on inside. Butter topped with Cranberry Walnut 1/2 c. crushed peppermint 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Ginger Compote. candy In large bowl, whisk milk, To make cake: Preheat sugar, 1/4 cup butter, vanilla Walnut Chocolate oven to 350 F. Lightly but- Peppermint Bundt ter bundt pan then dust with Cake cocoa powder. Turn pan, tap- ping, to coat on all sides; tap Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes out excess. Servings: 16 In small saucepan over low Cake: heat, melt 1 cup butter, 1/2 1 c. butter, plus additional cup cocoa powder and water, for greasing pan, divided whisking until smooth; let cool. 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa Transfer to bowl of mixer powder, plus additional for and lightly beat in sugar, pep- dusting pan, divided permint extract and eggs. 1 c. water In medium bowl, mix flour, 2-1/4 c. sugar baking powder, salt and bak- Walnut Chocolate 1 tsp. peppermint extract ing soda. Add about 1/3 of Peppermint Bundt Cake. All 3 eggs dry ingredients to choco- materials courtesy of Family 2 c. flour Holiday Moments Features. Source: California 3/4 tsp. baking powder Walnuts Continued on Page 15 Holiday Bonus Buck Cookin’ Nov. 22, 2020 The Drummer Holiday Shopping Guide 13 er. “Be thankful for books and the people who write. Continued from Page 2 In a large bowl, blend sweet The beauty of words warm these crisp, early nights. chicken broth potatoes, 1/3 cup butter, white Give books to your family, share books with a friend. 2 large eggs sugar and 2 tablespoons The common-bond of reading makes magic in the end!” 1/2 c. chopped fresh brown sugar. Beat in orange SEASONS READINGS! cilantro juice, eggs and milk. Transfer 1 (13 oz.) bag corn tortilla this mixture to the prepared Featuring: chips, coarsely crushed slow cooker. • Local Authors Book Break 8 c. stale white bread cubes In a small bowl, combine • MN Weatherguide Calendars New & Used Books, 2 c. cubed queso fresco pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, • Christmas Piano Music cheese flour and 2 tablespoons but- 1 can cream of mushroom Music & Videos 1 c. dried cranberries or ter. Spread the mixture over soup 63 Birch Ave., Downtown Maple Lake • 320-963-1918 raisins the sweet potatoes. Cover 4 cans French style green [email protected] Open: Wednesday-Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-4 Kosher salt and freshly the slow cooker and cook on beans ground pepper HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. 1/3 c. milk Splash of Worcestershire Preheat the oven to 375 Green Bean sauce degrees F. Butter a 3-quart Minced onion baking dish. Melt 8 table- Casserole spoons butter in a large skillet Cookin’ 1 can cream of chicken w/ over medium heat; add the mushroom soup Continued on Page 14 chorizo, scallions, chiles and cumin and cook, stirring, until the chorizo is slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk the eggs and cilantro in a large bowl. Add the tortilla chips, bread, cheese and dried cranberries and season with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the chorizo-broth mixture and toss to combine. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish; dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 30 more minutes. k’s te If you’re using fresh bread, dry the cubes in a 300 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole Prep: 30 mins Cook: 4 hrs Total: 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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