Special Potroast

SPECIAL POT ROAST

I know, I know, everyone thinks their recipe for Pot roast is sooooo special, but give me a minute and you will see just why this pot roast is the most  "SPECIAL" pot roast of all. 

Right smack in the middle of the pot of goodies, submerged under all those delectable vegetables, is a SIRLOIN BEEF ROAST.   That's kinda special isn't it? No? Well, how about the small RED POTATOES, the peeled whole ONIONS, fresh garden TOMATOES and sprinkling of crisp CELERY.  Not doing it for ya? 

Did I mention the organic BEEF BROTH and the special special MONTEAL STEAK SEASONING ON THE VERY TOP?!

Maybe none of these ingredients seem to make this Pot roast any different or special than any other recipes you have found for this typical american meal. 

But there is one teensy tiny ingredient that makes this one of the most delicious mouth watering recipes I have ever tasted! I ooohhed and ahhhhed over every bite.  After savoring the last bite, I lounged on the sofa pondering all the tasty wonder of it all!

That secret ingredient?

Our 28 year old son, who on a visit, made us this meal, made my day, and what I will always lovingly refer to as the most

"SPECIAL POT ROAST" of all.

Bon Apetit~

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kefir

Occasionally I have thoughts that aren't about composting, imagine!  Today as I was making muffins,  I was pondering about the kefir I put into it and thought wow, I wonder how many people know how easy this wonderful beverage is to make.   My daughter gave me some kefir grains about a year ago,  she got hers from a friend who probably got hers from a friend, etc.  Kefir is a live culture that you add to milk and within a few weeks fermentation, you end up with a tangy nutrient rich beverage with a consistently much like buttermilk.  Soon you will have a surplus of grains to share with a friend too.    It is a wonderful addition to smoothies and baked goods or just straight from the jar as a soothing drink.  I think it is superior to yogurt for it's friendly bacteria to boost the immune system as well.  Google kefir and you will find many sites on the subject like Dom's that is very informative.   If you are able to acquire some kefir grains you might like to try the following recipe I came up with.  It's a favorite of my grandchildren when they spend the night. 

Kefir Cakes

Makes approximately 4  5" pancakes (increase ingredients if needed)

1/2 C. unbleached flour

2 T. cornmeal

1/2 to 1 T. turbinado sugar

1/2 t. baking powder

pinch kosher salt

pinch cinnamon

1 egg

1 T.flaxseed oil

1/2 to 1C. kefir

                                         Blend the dry ingredients first.  The cornmeal gives the kefir cakes a rustic texture we prefer, but you may omit if desired.   Mix in wet ingredients adding only enough kefir to make a medium thick batter.  Let this set while you prepare a griddle.  I like using a good coating of olive oil to give the kefir cakes a nice crispy brown edge.  I also like to plop a few fresh berries when in season onto the wet kefir cakes as they cook.  Serve with butter and warm pure maple syrup.