Apple Monkey Bread Muffins

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Monkey Bread always reminds me of Vacation Bible School as a high school worker since the snack room always seemed to be stocked with its gooey goodness. I have continued to make it through the years and have enjoyed its buttery and syrupy richness. I used to always save this recipe for when guests are coming over as traditionally I’ve made it in a Bundt pan. Carving through this decadent breakfast for just two people at home seemed excessive. I was exceptionally excited to whip of a batch of individual monkey bread muffins. The individual portions took away all the guilt!

Food H & P: (makes 18 muffins)
2 large cans of refrigerated biscuits
1 stick (1/2 cup of butter)
½ cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
2 apples- cored, peeled, and chopped into small pieces

Food Rx:
Spray the muffin tins with cooking spray. Melt butter and mix in brown sugar in a small bowl. Place a large spoonful of butter and brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the muffin tins. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a gallon zip lock bag (or large bowl) and add the biscuits. Shake (or stir) the biscuits and chopped apples together with the sugar mixture. Fill the muffin tins with the biscuit and apples then top with any remaining butter and brown sugar mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 mins or until the biscuits are golden and cooked through. Let the muffins sit in the muffin tray for 2-3 mins before removing.

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Nursing Tip:
Speaking of monkeys and any other animals it is NOT necessary to bring live or decreased animals with you to any ER or clinic. If you have a snake bite I will say it is helpful to know the type of snake in order to assess the need for antivenom medication; however, a cell phone picture will do just fine!

Lemon Bacon Baked Cabbage

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I feel like cabbage is a very understated side. It was usually not a go to for me, that is until I discovered this recipe. Apart from the cabbage I usually have all ingredients on hand making this flavorful cabbage a quick, easy, healthy, and affordable side dish. This recipe takes approximately 1.5 minutes to assemble then you bake! I also love the easy cleanup that baking everything in the foil packet allows.

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Lemon Bacon Baked Cabbage

An easy and delicious side dish that is full of flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons bacon bits
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cabbage wedge
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut off hard bottom of cabbage then quarter the cabbage.
  • Place the quartered cabbage in the center of the foil then add all the remaining ingredients on top.
  • Wrap the foil around it then back at 425 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
  • The cabbage should be falling apart and very fork tender.

Notes

The proportions above are per serving or for each 1/4 a cabbage.  

Nursing Tip:
Speaking of wrap I continue to be amazed when I ask a patient to put on a gown. After 9 years of nursing every time I hand a patient a gown I feel the need to clarify that it opens in the back. It is always quite shocking (and awkward) as the staff to walk into a patient’s room for a knee exam and see the gown opening in the front. Breast exams are pretty far down on the list that a patient comes to an Emergency Room for; however, for some reason patients seem to feel a lot more comfortable if their back side is covered!

Southern Pork Chops and Rice

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When I think of Southern foods I think of comfort foods with a savory butter flavor! Don’t get me wrong I try to eat healthy and truth be told I have never deep fried anything, but rich and savory butter is a must for comforting southern dishes! This is a quick and easy meal that is stacked with flavor and soulful goodness.

Food H & P:
6 Tablespoons of butter
4 boneless pork chops
½ cup of finely chopped onion
¼ cup of chopped green bell pepper
1 cup of long grain white rice
1 can of Cream of Mushroom soup
1 soup can full of water
Salt and Pepper to taste

Food Rx:
Cut the pork chops into strips, season with salt and pepper, then brown in 3 Tablespoons of butter. Remove the pork chops from the skillet. With the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter sauté onions, bell pepper, and uncooked rice about 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are softened and rice is lightly browned. Season rice and vegetables with salt and pepper then add Cream of Mushroom soup and water. Pour rice mixture on the bottom of a 9 X 13-inch dish and top with pork chops and remaining liquid from pork chops. Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

When cooking for two I half everything into two 9×9 inch pans and freeze them right before the baking step. When ready I thaw completely the bake for 45 minutes.

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Nursing Tip:
I grew up in a really small town in Mississippi; however, I quickly had to change my lingo when I began my nursing career in order to relate to my patients. To some of my patients “I’ve got the sugar” is also known as diabetes, “high blood” is also known as high blood pressure, “gouch” otherwise known as gout, “the reflex” is also known as acid reflux. I know the deep south is known for signature southern dishes; however, it also has a unique language that sometimes makes me smile a little on the inside!