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A dish my mom made now and again when we were kids growing up was Hamburger and Potatoes.  It was a quick and easy meal for her to make and a great way to stretch that dollar to feed six kids.  It’s not the prettiest meal one can make, but it’s hearty, filling, and definitely comfort-food for me.

The basic is hamburger, potatoes, onion, garlic powder and a splash of worcestershire, salt and pepper. Fry the potaoes and the hamburger separately, and then combine them when they’re both done.

Yum.

And speaking of yum…  Victor made dessert tonight!

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Fresh Fruit Tart with Almond Cream

  • 1 basic pie crust
  • 1 8oz  can almond paste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh fruit
  • Apricot jam for glaze

Line a 10″ tart pan with pie crust and trim.  Line shell with foil add beans or pie weights and bake crust about 30 minutes at 350°.

Thoroughly mix almond paste with heavy cream (food processor or mixer) and spread onto hot tart shell.

Return to oven and bake about 5 minutes.  Cool completely.

When cool, arrange fruit of choice on top of almond cream.

Heat jam and brush on fruit to glaze.

Yum, indeed!