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{Katie’s Kitchen} Ground Beef and Broccoli

Brought to you by Catoctin Mountain Orchard 

Fresh broccoli and ground beef is something I almost ALWAYS have in my refrigerator. So, the other night when I was looking for something easy to make, I stumbled upon this recipe and it was perfect. A little bit different from your normal beef and broccoli recipe using flank steak or other stir fry meat; and it comes together in about 15 minutes!

To start, chop your broccoli and set a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add in your ground beef and cook until brown. While that is cooking combine  beef broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or large measuring cup and set aside.

Then, when beef is finished, toss in garlic and ginger (fresh or powder) and stir for a minute, then mix into beef. Drain the grease.

Next, add your broccoli to the beef then, add the sauce you created and stir to combine everything.

In a small bowl, use a fork to whisk the cornstarch into the water until dissolved. Slowly pour the cornstarch into the pan while stirring the beef and broccoli. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce is thickened.

Add in a little sesame oil, if using, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced/grated ginger, OR 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cool water
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, optional
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

{Katie’s Baby Blog} Pumpkin Fun!

Our first pumpkin patch trip with Lily was definitely something that I’ve been looking forward to since I found out I was pregnant. Since she is November baby, we had to wait almost a year for fun fall events!

I know…it’s kind of ridiculous to be so excited for something like that, but doing memorable things with your baby is one of my favorite parts about being a Mom.

We had a lot of fun at the Pumpkin Patch! We went on the tractor ride and she loved it.  Then, walked through the pumpkin patch and sat her down in the middle of the pumpkins and she loved climbing on the pumpkins. We took pictures, and then picked a pretty little white pumpkin.

Of course, we went last Saturday…so one of the most popular days in October to be there. We wanted to do the entire experience with the slides, farm animals and other kid things, but with an 11 month old, after going on the tractor ride and walking through the patch, then waiting in a 30 minute line to buy the pumpkins we picked…we

decided that was enough. I think she is a little too young to do most of the other things that were available anyway; and we were all tired by that point.

I can’t wait until Halloween to dress her up and push her around the neighborhood!!

 

Gabby & Dave Tell Halloween Jokes

Dave’s such a tough critic, but I’m truly a sucker for a good pun. We’re corny and we’re proud!

Free Country Free Ride Takeover! Dave’s a tough critic but Gabby’s a sucker for a good pun. Happy almost Halloween!

Posted by Free Country 99.9 WFRE on Tuesday, October 15, 2019

{Katie’s Kitchen} Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brought to you by Catoctin Mountain Orchard.

It’s “pumpkin season” and I have been wanting to bake these cookies for a while now, so I had to try it out for you!

First, pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees. Take out a non-stick cookie sheet or line a cookie pan with parchment paper.

In a bowl, pour in 1 cup of pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, vanilla and one egg. Mix well.

In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a smaller bowl, dissolve the baking soda with the milk (it’s a very small amount). Then, add both the dry flour mixture and the wet baking soda mixture to the pumpkin mixture. Stir or mix in a stand mixer.

Next, add in a cup of chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (optional). Stir.

Scoop out 1.5 tablespoon of your cookie mix and drop in mounds on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Then move to wire cookie rack to cool.

INGREDIENTS: I got the recipe here! 

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional but highly recommended)

Frederick’s Own 9-Year-Old Savannah Performs Alongside Carrie Underwood

You remember when Frederick’s own 9-year-old Savannah is went crazy viral for her ASL rendition of Carrie Underwood’s song #TheChampion?  Her dream finally came true and she met her all time favorite singer at Carrie’s concert in DC over the weekend.

Capturing hearts everywhere. Let’s recap.

Savannah earned her spotlight with millions of views of her ASL rendition online. Savannah identifies as deaf but has the assistance of hearing aids. She grew up loving music and learned sign language from a  young age. Her parents and two younger sisters are also deaf and as a family they speak ASL in their home. Savannah asked her Dad, Richard to film her signing Carrie Underwood’s  #TheChampion and it has taken the internet by storm.

Once Carrie Underwood saw the viral video, she invited Savannah and her family to the concert in DC. They hung out backstage and performed #TheChampion alongside each other…Carrie sang a cappella while Savannah signed the lyrics. Carrie even signed to Savannah, “I love you, beautiful girl.” from the stage during her concert. Check it out.

Way to go Savannah! Keep killin’ it girl. You’re a rockstar ❤️ Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @savvyasl and check out her Facebook page: Savvy ASL

-Gabby

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