Cinnamon Apple Bread

First off I made Cinnamon Apple Muffins, using a box and substituting 16oz of apple sauce (the no added sugar variety) for the oil and eggs.  The muffin mix I used was one that came with separate pouches, one filled with an apple cinnamon mixture, and the other filled with oatmeal to top the muffins with.

Once we at the bulk of the muffins and had about 6 left, I took the remaining muffins and added in

• 2 pieces of day old bread (more or less depending on how many left-over muffins you are using)
• 8oz of applesauce
• cinnamon (to taste)
• 1 egg

Mix all of the above together and if needed add more bread.  The mixture should be wet but not overly so.  Once that is mixed well, add in...

• 3 peeled and chopped granny smith apples

Spray casserole pan with cooking spray.  Place mixture into casserole pan.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Add Granola Topping and bake for 10 more minutes.  If you don't want to add the granola topping, check the bread by inserting a fork (if it comes out clean it's done).  If it's done, you're good.  If it's not done, put it back in the oven for 10 more minutes.

Granola Topping (If Desired) - Depending on how much you can handle things that may require just a little bit of chewing you may or may not want to do this....

• 1/2 cup of granola
• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• 1/8 cup butter (melted)

Mix together to coat the granola with butter, then sprinkle across the top of the apple bread mixture.  Return pan to oven.  Cook for 10 minutes or until granola is browned.

This goes really well with vanilla yogurt or ice cream.

Shephard's Pie

This is one of my favorite soft foods..... 

 Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground round beef
• 1 onion chopped
• 1-2 cups vegetables - chopped carrots, corn, peas  (I use the frozen mix)
• 2 cups of instant mashed potatoes (cooked as instructed on box)
• 1 stick of butter
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese (optional)
• Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice

Method

1 While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 Tablespoons butter (1/2 a stick) in large frying pan.
2 Sauté onions in butter until tender over medium heat (10 mins). If you are adding vegetables, add them according to cooking time. Put any carrots in with the onions. Add corn or peas either at the end of the cooking of the onions, or after the meat has initially cooked.  If you are using frozen veggies add them after the meat is cooked.

3 Add ground beef and sauté until no longer pink. Add salt and pepper. Add worcesterchire sauce. Add half a cup of beef broth and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth as necessary to keep moist.


4 Place beef and veggie mix in baking dish. Distribute mashed potatoes on top. Rough up with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Top with cheese

5 Cook in 400 degree oven until bubbling and brown (about 30 minutes). Broil for last few minutes if necessary to brown.

Serves four.