{"id":1035,"date":"2014-01-30T10:51:22","date_gmt":"2014-01-30T15:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2014-02-01T20:16:10","modified_gmt":"2014-02-02T01:16:10","slug":"snow-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/snow-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of you may have heard the rare southern snow storm that passed through Atlanta yesterday! \u00a0All you saw and heard is probably true…mainly folks stranded on roads and interstates, students spending the night at school and much more. One thing winter storm Leon brought with it is a gorgeous blanket of snow and a couple of snow days for schools! Both quite rare for this area!<\/p>\n

Being home has me in the mood to cook and bake! \u00a0This dish is one I’ve wanted to share for a while. \u00a0Our family always looks forward to Fiesta Pie! \u00a0What makes it fun and extra tasty is the grits crust! This main dish pie is perfect with fresh fruit salad! \u00a0Other things I’ve served with it are black beans, refried beans, corn and avocado salad, corn on the cob, or coleslaw with spicy dressing to mention a few. Tonight I will have to use what I have on hand, as we have been asked to stay off the \u00a0roads unless it’s an emergency…this doesn’t qualify and that’s okay!<\/p>\n

Lemon Curd Tarts will be the perfect ending for dinner! \u00a0These tarts could not be easier! \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Fiesta Pie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crust:<\/em>
\n1 1\/2 cups water
\n1\/4 teaspoon garlic powder
\n1\/2 cup quick-cooking grits
\n1\/4 cup all-purpose flour
\n1\/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
\n1 egg, whisked with a fork<\/p>\n

Bring water and garlic powder to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in grits. Return to boil and reduce heat; cook 4 minutes, stir occasionally. Take off heat and stir flour and cheese into grits. Temper the whisked egg with some hot grits. \u00a0Incorporate all the grits and egg together now.
\nTurn grits into a 9″ pie plate that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Using the back of a spoon, press grits into plate to form crust.<\/p>\n

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Homemade Taco Seasoning<\/p><\/div>\n

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Press grits into plate to form crust<\/p><\/div>\n

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Filling:<\/em>
\n1 lb lean ground beef
\n2 tablespoons * homemade taco seasoning<\/a> OR 1 pkg taco seasoning
\n1 cup Mexican 4 cheese, grated and divided
\n1\/3 cup fresh tomato, chopped
\n1\/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
\n3 tablespoons diced green pepper
\n2 large eggs, lightly whisked
\n2 tablespoons milk<\/p>\n

Brown ground beef and taco seasoning \u00a0in a large skillet. Drain and spread meat onto grits crust. Top with the following: 3\/4 cup Mexican 4 cheese, tomatoes, black olives, green pepper; set aside.
\nIn a bowl combine 2 eggs and milk and then pour over pie.
\nBake for 25 – 30 minutes in a 375 degree oven. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining 1\/4 cup Mexican 4 cheese on top and let stand for 5 minutes. \u00a0Slice and serve.
\nServes 6
\n*The homemade taco seasoning is salt free. On the contrary store bought seasoning is quite salty. I did not add salt when making my pie, but feel free to if desired.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lemon Curd Tarts<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 box Pillsbury All-Ready Pie Crust
\n1 – 10.5oz. jar of lemon curd
\nPowdered sugar for dusting<\/p>\n

Let crusts sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Using a scalloped cookie cutter, cut pie crusts. \u00a0(I like to roll the crust a little thinner. \u00a0I was able to cut 24 mini crusts from 1 pie crust by rolling out leftover dough after cutting several flower shapes.). \u00a0Gently press cut crusts into mini muffin tin cups. \u00a0Prick bottom with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees for 9 – 10 minutes or nicely browned. Cool.
\nFill crusts with lemon curd and place on serving plate. \u00a0Dust with powdered sugar.<\/p>\n

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