The Burriss Group

1566 Eagle Lane and "Not Your Mother's Meatloaf" Recipe

2011-02-23T10:59:00.004-06:00

Introducing:

1566 Eagle Lane

Mound, Minnesota

$649,900

Presented by:

Patty Morris

Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-292-7125

Sponsored by:

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-475-5446

Charming lake cottage on premiere 90-feet of level, sandy shoreline - with big water views! Lovely, landscaped yard with wonderful outdoor entertaining spaces. Complete re-build in 1995. Perfect for a weekend get-away retreat or year-round home.

"Up North" feel on a quiet Lake Minnetonka peninsula.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2436 sq. ft.

By request, I prepared my "Southern Meatloaf with Candied Yams" -- but was advised to change the name to "Not Your Mother's Meatloaf" - a great idea!

Not Your Mother's Meatloaf

Ingredients:

(Vegetable Mixture)

2 Tbsp butter

1 medium onion (diced)

1 celery stalk (diced)

2 cloves of garlic

1/2 c. green onions (diced)

1/3 c. ketchup

2 tsp. salt

1+1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp. Tobasco Sauce

2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

1/3 c. milk

(Meat Mixture)

1+1/2 lbs. ground beef

1 lb. ground pork

2 eggs (beaten)

1 c. bread crumbs

(Glaze)

2 Tbsp. molasses

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

4 Tbsp. ketchup

Preheat oven to 375* F.

In a large skillet, saute onions, garlic, celery and green onions in butter, over medium heat (about 8 minutes, until onions soften). Mix in salt, pepper, Tobasco, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and milk. Set aside.

In an electric mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture ingredients: ground beef, ground pork, eggs and bread crumbs.

Mix vegetable mixture into the meat mixture.

Form into a loaf-shape (about 4 inches high) on a cookie sheet (make sure your cookie sheet has sides, as the meatloaf will release juices while baking).

Mix the glaze ingredients: molasses, brown sugar and ketchup. spread evenly over the meatloaf with a brush or the back of a spoon.

Bake the meatloaf for 90 minutes.

Allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 10 to 15.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

5 lbs. Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cubed)

3 c. dark brown sugar

1/4 c. orange juice

1 stick of butter

2 tsp. ground ginger

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

(marshmallows, cashews, pecans, or walnuts, if desired)

Preheat oven to 375* F.

Place cubed sweet potatoes into a 9" X 13" baking pan with high sides.

In a large sauce pan, melt butter, then add the dark brown sugar, orange juice, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil and stir until the dark brown sugar is dissolved.

Mix the baking soda into the hot mixture just before pouring over the sweet potatoes - - but watch out! The baking soda makes the hot glaze "foamy" and it expands. Watch and stir constantly so it doesn't overflow your sauce pan! Pour over sweet potatoes, fold to evenly distribute. If you like marshmallows on your sweet potatoes, place them on top of the potato/sauce mixture before baking. If you are adding nuts, wait to top the final, cooked dish.

Bake for 90 minutes.

Serve a heap of the sweet potatoes over each slice of meatloaf. The spicy meatloaf with the sweet potato flavor... oh, my!

Serves 15.
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Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer, NMLS #340707

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211

5300 Painter Creek Green - Moroccan Fig Pork Roast Recipe

2011-02-09T10:22:00.008-06:00

Introducing:

5300 Painter Creek Green

Independence, Minnesota
$1,575,000
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Presented by:
Catherine Wersal
Realtor, CBBurnet - Wayzata
952-476-5433
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Sponsored by:
PHH Home Loans
The Burriss Group
952-475-5446
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Estate Home on Painter Creek
This great family home boasts almost 8000 square feet - and is currently outfitted with a hockey rink right outside the back door, with a back yard-access utility room set up with chairs for ice skate changing!
For the athletes in the family, there is a nice-sized workout room with a great speaker system. For the cooks in the family... it feels like the entire back of the house was "windowed" especially for you! Panoramic views of Minnetrista, Orono, Independence, Maple Plain... rolling hills and valleys... the outdoors beckon as you prepare fabulous meals at the enormous, granite island.
For the outdoor enthusiasts in the family... a 3-stall (lower-level, rear) garage holds all of the toys necessary to fully enjoy the acreage around this home!
5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, (2) 3-Car Garages, 2 Fireplaces, a 32' X 22' Play Room, 3+ Acres... and Orono Schools.
All of this... and just 20 minutes to downtown Minneapolis!
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Thank you, all who joined us for this grand tour!
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Today's Luncheon Recipe (It was a good one!):
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Moroccan Fig Pork Roast and Couscous
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Moroccan Fig Pork Roast
Ingredients:
1 5-lb. boneless pork loin roast
1 Tbsp curry powder
1 Tbsp ground turmeric
1 Tbsp garam masala
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
3 cloves of chopped garlic
1 chopped onion
6 pureed figs
2 Tbsp hot water
1 (14.5 oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes
1 c. chicken broth
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Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, ground ginger, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Rub the pork roast around in the spice mixture - coat completely. Place in a 1 gallon ziploc baggie and store in the refrigerator over night.
2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned pork roast into the pot and sear until evenly browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove pork from pan and set aside. Stir in the garlic and onion: cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. While the garlic and onion is cooking, remove pits from 6 figs, place in food processor with 2 tablespoons of very hot or boiling water, and puree - should be the texture of a thick and chunky fruit jam. Add the pureed figs, tomatoes (including liquid), and chicken broth to the garlic and onion mixture. Cover, and bring to a boil. Return pork roast to the pot.
3. Place covered pot in the preheated oven. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read 160 degrees F.
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Note: the cooking juices are so good, I recommend that you remove your roast from the pot, slice it, return the pork slices to the pot of juices and continue cooking for another 10 minutes before serving.
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Couscous
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Ingredients:
Boxed Couscous - plain or parmesan
1/3 c juice from above recipe
1 c. roasted broccoli
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 tomatoes from above recipe
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Directions:
1. Prepare Couscous per directions on box.
2. Remove 4 tomatoes from the simmering juices from the Moroccan Fig Pork Roast recipe: chop them.
3. Roast 1 cup of broccoli, cut into small florets (coat broccoli with olive oil, roast at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes, or broil for 15 minutes - checking and turning every 5 minutes).
4. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, broccoli and simmering juices from roast recipe with the Couscous.
5. Serve hot.
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Enjoy!
Another hint: make extras - this recipe freezes well!
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Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

NMLS #340707

952-471-2211

6397 Cliffwood Circle, Victoria... and Cashew Chicken

2011-02-01T18:43:00.004-06:00

Introducing:

6397 Cliffwood Circle

Victoria, Minnesota

$799,900

Presented by:

Eric and Sharla Stafford

Coldwell Banker Burnet

www.StaffordFamilyRealtors.com

952-470-2575

Sponsored by:

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-475-5446

This exceptional home was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Private dock on Smithtown Bay - Lake Minnetonka.

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces, 3-Car garage, 5275 sq. ft., lower-level walkout.

This home inspires "ooh's and aah's" from everyone!

We had a very nice Open House Tour Luncheon, today. The feedback on this home was unanimous: great price... convenient location to Excelsior... and Minnetonka schools?! Unbelievable!

For lunch I served a homemade Cashew Chicken (Stir Fry) and was surprised how simple it is to make my own Chinese brown sauce.

Cashew Chicken

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp white sugar

3 tsp corn starch

3/4 c. water

4 Tbsp soy sauce

1 onion, cut into wedges

Vegetables: cut into bite-sized pieces - use your favorites and make it colorful!

1 c. bell peppers (any color)

1 c. carrots

1 c. celery

1 c. pea pods

1 c. brocolli

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 " strips

1 c. fresh, salted, whole cashews

4 servings of hot, cooked, jasmine rice

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet or wok, saute onion in oil until crisp-tender.

3. Add chicken to onions. Cook through, but don't brown.

4. Add vegetables - toss with chicken and onions. Pour soy sauce mixture over everything, bring to a boil; cook and toss for 2 minutes or until thickened.

5. Serve over rice and top with cashews.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

NMLS #340707

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

Cathy.Burriss@PHHonline.com

952-471-2211

10566 Spyglass Drive, Eden Prairie and Summer Sausage Soup

2011-01-11T19:17:00.003-06:00

Introducing:

10566 Spyglass Drive

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

$389,900

Presented by:

Eric and Sharla Stafford

Coldwell Banker Burnet, Minnetonka

612-282-6895

1130 Cove Circle, Minnetrista and Pork Loin Roast with mango peach salsa

2011-01-11T18:42:00.003-06:00

Introducing:

1130 Cove Circle

Minnetrista, Minnesota

$725,000

Presented by
Catherine Wersal, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Burnet, Wayzata

952-476-5433

1735 Carriage Drive, Victoria, MN and "Fabuous Beef Tenderloin"

2010-12-01T11:05:00.005-06:00

Introducing:

1735 Carriage Drive, Victoria

Presented by:

Eric and Sharla Stafford

Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minnetonka

612-282-6895

Sponsored by:

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group, Wayzata

952-471-2211

Stunning, Lennar-built home in the high-demand, Laketown neighborhood.

This beautiful home offers an open floor plan with soaring ceilings,

professionally finished lower-level and breathtaking nature views/wild prairie.

New Victoria elementary school is a short 1/2-mile walk from door-to-door.

Priced below market at $525,000 - and loaded with amenities!

Main floor office, 3-fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with extensive granite countertops,

butler's pantry and walk-in pantry.

Spacious and warm!

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4265 sq. ft.
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Today's Recipe: "Fabulous Beef Tenderloin"

Ingredients:

1 (3-5 lb.) beef tenderloin roast

3/4 c. light soy sauce

1 stick butter (melted)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Melt butter in large skillet, sear all sides of tenderloin over medium-high heat.

3. Transfer meat into a baking pan (13x9). Pour burned butter and light soy sauce over the tenderloin.

4. Bake for 45 -60 minutes, until the internal temperature is 140 degrees F.

5. Allow tenderloin t orest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve hot or cold.

Served yesterday with rosemary potatoes and buttery mushrooms

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans - Wayzata Office

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211

7397 Bent Bow Trail and Apple Pot Roast

2010-11-17T10:05:00.003-06:00

Introducing:

7397 Bent Bow Trail

Chanhassen, Minnesota

$639,000

Presented by:

Eric and Sharla Stafford

Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-221-7751

Luncheon/Presentation by:

PHH Home Loans' Burriss Group

Cathy Burriss

952-471-2211

A Must See!

This stunning home in high-demand Longacres neighborhood has been totally updated: fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, mud-room with large lockers, new carpets.

The professionally finished lower level is perfect for any gathering!

5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 3-Car Garage

A beautiful home in a terrific family neighborhood...

Today's Recipe: Apple Flavored Pot Roast

Ingredients:

1 (approx. 3 lb.) boneless beef chuck roast

1 (12 oz) can of frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

3 cloves of garlic (chopped)

1 (1 oz.) envelope dry onion soup mix

3 baked potatoes, peeled and diced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

1 large onion, chopped

(For gravy: 2 Tbsp Flour)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven or roaster to 325 degrees F

2. Place the roast in a roasting pan or large casserole dish. Fill the dish with about 1/2 inch of water, then stir in the apple juice concentrate. Sprinkle soy sauce over the top of the roast. Make several small slits in the roast and stuff pieces of garlic into them. Season the roast with onion soup mix. Cover with aluminum foil or a lid.

3. Bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven, than remove from the oven and add the carrots, onions and potatoes. Cover again, and cotinue to cook for an additional 2 hours, or unti the roast is fork-tender.

4. When done, pour 1/2 of the cooking juices into a sauce pan, place on stovetop over med-high heat. In a jar or plastic (lidded) container, shake flour with a cup of water. Add to cooking juices to make a thick, flavorful gravy to pour over your roast.

Enjoy!

2017 Arbor Lane and Cheesy Mushroom Chicken

2010-11-10T12:56:00.005-06:00

Introducing:

2017 Arbor Lane

Mound, Minnesota

$899,900

Tour Presented by:

Evan Shurson

Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-471-2254

Luncheon Sponsored by:

PHH Home Loans' Burriss Group

952-471-2211

Lake Minnetonka with lots of charm! Cottage-style with natural woodwork.

Reclaimed windows and timbers throughout.

Vaulted ceilings and great views!

West facing sand beach on a level lot!

Unique home - a must see!

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Approx. 3020 sq. ft.

2-car garage, 40-feet of lakeshore.

Cheesy Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients:

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 onion, chopped

1/2 c. Irish whisky

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp celery flakes

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 oz) can mushroom pieces and stems (drained)

8 oz. fresh mushrooms (chopped)

Directions:

1. Place the chicken breasts into a large sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup together. Add: whisky, onion, garlic, celery flakes, paprika, parmesan cheese, chicken and mushrooms - stir well.

2. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 1 hour (stirring frequently - this thick and creamy recipe will stick to the bottom of the pan!).

3. Serve hot, over rice or egg noodles.

When the kids came home from school, yesterday, they smelled the aroma and wanted to try it! I made a full plate (over rice) for each child, and they licked their plates clean! All of those mushrooms - Loved them!

Enjoy!

Today's Mortgage News: A new stimulus bill has been passed. What this will ultimately mean for our industry has yet to be announced - but watch for more information in the days/weeks to come!

11981 Eaken Avenue SE, Delano and White Bean Chili

2010-11-10T12:07:00.006-06:00

Introducing:

11981 Eaken Avenue SE

Delano, Minnesota

$1,595,000

Tour Presented by:

Becky Schaust

Coldwell Banker Burnet

612-799-7889

Luncheon Sponsored by:

Katie Horeis

PHH Home Loans' Burriss Group

952-475-5446

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What a wonderful day for a country estate tour!

This unique property offers complete privacy and all of the comforts of a "Modern Day, Turn-of-the-Century" farmhouse. It is truly a skillful blend of original homestead materials and the best ideas/luxury textiles from today. Also a wonderful marrying of elegance and whimsy!

The 45.57 acre property has natural spaces, farm fields, a manicured yard, and a private pond.

Warm comfortable spaces and expansive views!

6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Approx. 5884 sq. ft.

3-car garage, pub-style bar, finest movie theater room we've seen!

Unanimous Realtor feedback: "We love this house!"

White Bean Chili

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth

4 (10 oz) cans of diced tomatoes w/ chilis

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp coriander seed

1/2 tsp cumin

2 cans of corn

1.5 lb. pre-cooked, diced chicken

1 can white beans

tobasco, salt and pepper to taste

sour cream

Directions:

1. Heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.

2. Stir in broth, tomatoes w/ chilis, spices... bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Add corn, chicken and beans; simmer 5 minutes. Season with tobasco, salt and pepper to taste. Top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and serve.

Enjoy!

Today's industry news:

A new stimulus bill has been passed. What this will mean to our industry remains to be seen at this time, but watch for details in the coming weeks!

3120 North Shore Drive, Orono - Chimichurri Chicken recipe

2010-10-25T13:25:00.006-05:00

Introducing:

3120 North Shore Drive

Orono, Minnesota

$4,500,000

Presented by:

Patricia Yorks, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-334-3333

Sponsored by:

PHH Home Loans' Burriss Group

Rod Burriss, Senior Loan Officer (Lic.)

952-404-5872

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5 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms, approximately 10,700 square feet.

9-car (heated) Garage, 4 Fireplaces.

1.89 acres with 150-feet of Lake Minnetonka shoreline on Maxwell Bay.

Billiard Room, Exercise Room, Amusement Room, Indoor Pool.

A Lake Minnetonka Masterpiece!

Spectacular design, amenities and architectural elements.

Elegant great room (painted, cathedral ceilings and classical Italian craftsmanship), English-style pub, private movie theater and carriage house are just some of the highlights of this impressive home.

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Argentinean Chimichurri Chicken

on Fragrant Rice

Ingredients:

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 jar (15 oz) Chimichurri

3 cups of uncooked Jasmine Rice

Place chicken breasts in a gallon-sized Ziploc baggie, pour in 1 cup of Chimichurri. Mush the baggie, so the Chimichurri is distributed evenly among the chicken breasts.

Marinate over night.

When you are ready to eat, prepare rice according to rice-steamer or package directions (6 servings). Pre-heat gas grill to medium heat. Place chicken breasts on grill (discard marinade and baggie), cook each side of chicken breast for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Slice the chicken breasts. Serve atop a cup of cooked rice.

Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of remaining Chimichurri sauce from jar.

If you prefer to make a fresh Chimichurri, here are those directions:

Ingredients:

2 cups firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems

10 garlic cloves

4 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves (can sub 2 tsp dried oregano)

1 cup olive oil

4 Tbsp red or white wine vinegar

2 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Method:

Finely chop the parsley, fresh oregano and garlic (or process in a food processor several pulses). Place in a small bowl.

Stir in the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasonings.

If chilled, return to room temperature before serving.

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Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer (Lic.)

PHH Home Loans' Burriss Group

201 Lake Street East

Wayzata, MN 553961

952-471-2211 direct

3917 Abbott Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN and Southern Meatloaf with Candied Yams

2010-10-06T13:52:00.005-05:00

Introducing:

3917 Abbott Avenue South

Minneapolis, Minnesota

$749,900

Tour Presented by:

Patty Morris

Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-292-7125

Luncheon Hosted by:

Rod Burriss

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group

952-404-5872

Down-To-The-Studs Renovation - First Showing!

Simply stunning, professional renovation in high-demand

Linden Hills neighborhood.

Exquisite home with contemporary detail, open spaces, gourmet kitchen, high-end textiles, and wide staircases.

Enjoy serene, outdoor spaces on this large lot.

Just a three-block walk to Lake Calhoun and ten-blocks to Lake Harriet!

Tour feedback: This home is an outstanding value for this level of finish + in this neighborhood!

For more information, call Patty Morris, or look at MLS# 3977099 - Hurry!

This week's Recipes were two Wayzata Office favorites:

Southern Meatloaf

Ingredients:

(Vegetable Mixture)

2 Tbsp Butter

1 Medium Onion (diced)

1 Celery Stalk (diced)

2 Cloves Garlic

1/2 C. Green Onions (diced)

1/3 C Ketchup

2 tsp. Salt

1-1/2 tsp. Ground, Black Pepper

1 tsp. Tobasco Sauce

2 tsp. Worchestershire Sauce

1/3 C. Milk

(Meat Mixture)

1-1/2 lbs. Ground Beef

1 lb. Ground Pork

2 Eggs (beaten)

1 C. Bread Crumbs

(Glaze)

2 Tbsp. Molasses

2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

4 Tbsp Ketchup

Preheat oven to 350* F.

In a large skillet, saute Onions, Garlic, Celery and Green Onions in Butter over medium heat (about 8 minutes, until onions soften). Mix in Salt, Pepper, Tobasco, Worchestershire Sauce, Ketchup and Milk. Set Aside.

In an electric mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture ingredients: Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Eggs and Bread Crumbs.

Mix vegetable mixture into the meat mixture.

Form into a loaf-shape (about 4 inches high) on a cookie sheet (make sure your cookie sheet has sides, as the meatloaf will release juices while baking).

Mix the glaze ingredients: Molasses, Brown Sugar and Ketchup. Spread evenly over the meatloaf with a brush or the back of a spoon.

Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

Allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 10 to 15.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

5 lbs. Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cubed)

3 C. Dark Brown Sugar

1/4 C. Orange Juice

1 Stick of Butter

2 tsp. Ground Ginger Spice

2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Spice

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

(marshmallows, Cashews, Pecans or Walnuts, if desired)

Preheat oven to 350* F.

Place cubed sweet potatoes into a 9" X 13" baking pan.

In a large sauce pan, melt Butter, than add the Dark Brown Sugar, Orange Juice, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Salt. Bring to a rolling boil and stir until the Dark Brown Sugar is dissolved.

Mix the baking soda into the hot mixture just before pouring over the Sweet Potatoes -- but watch out! The baking soda makes the hot glaze expand and bubble rapidly - watch and stir constantly so it doesn't overflow your sauce pan!

Pour over sweet potatoes, fold to evenly distribute. Top with a handful of nuts, if desired.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Serves 15.

The best way to serve these dishes, in my opinion, is to smother a piece of meatloaf in the sweet potatoes right from the start! Yum!

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer/Marketing

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group

201 Lake Street East

Wayzata, MN 55391

952-471-2211

4646 Island View Drive, Mound and Roasted Red Pepper and Potato Soup

2010-09-30T16:22:00.006-05:00

4646 Island View Drive

Mound, MN

$540,000

Presented by:

Kathleen Seydow-Weber, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Burnet

612-559-0974

Hosted by:

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group

Rod Burriss

952-404-5872

What a beautiful day for an Open House Tour!

This charming, Nantucket-style home has hilltop views of Lake Minnetonka. White enameled woodwork throughout and striking, black granite countertops in the kitchen. It is a terrific kitchen/open main level for entertaining! Special features include heated floors, a large deck off of the Master suite that overlooks the lake, and big bedrooms. Beautifully maintained, this home is definately priced right and move-in ready!

MLS #3975024

Roasted Red Pepper and Potato Soup

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp butter

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 large carrot, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, pressed

2 Tbsp flour

1 (48 ounce) can chicken broth

3 medium yukon gold potatoes

1 c. Half & Half

5 roasted red bell peppers

2 tsp fresh thyme

salt and pepper to taste

Crumbled Feta Cheese

Directions:

Cut the red bell peppers into quarters, de-seed and remove white flesh. Place in a gallon-sized Ziploc baggie with olive oil and a pinch of salt - shake and knead lightly to coat the peppers with oil. Lay each piece (skin-up) on 1 or 2 baking pans and roast in a 400* F oven for 30 minutes (until the skins turn 1/2 blackened and are nice and wrinkly). Remove from oven and place the peppers into a brown paper bag (1 grocery bag or 2 lunch bags). Allow to sit on the counter for 1 hour (I prepared mine the night before I made the soup, and put the bags into the refrigerator over night). When you are ready to make the soup, peel the skins off of the peppers - it's easy!

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat Saute the onion, carrot, and celery for about 8 minutes, until onion is lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, and continue to cook another minute. Mix in the flour, then the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Place the potatoes in the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes, until potatoes are soft.

Stir Half & Half into the pot, add the roasted red peppers. Season with fresh thyme, salt and pepper. Continue simmering another 30 minutes. Puree in batches in your Cuisinart or blender.

Serve hot, garnished with a spoonful of Feta Cheese.

I served it with crusty bread and apple pie.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group

952-471-2211

Cathy.Burriss@PHHonline.com

670 Ferndale Rd W, Wayzata, MN and Butternut Squash Soup

2010-09-22T12:35:00.007-05:00

Introducing:

670 Ferndale Road W

Wayzata, Minnesota

$6,400,000

Presented by:

Meredith Howell, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-476-3692

and

Jack Appleman, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Burnet

612-859-5225

Sponsored by:

Rod Burriss, Sr. Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

952-404-5872

One of the prettiest sites on Ferndale, Lake Minnetonka's "Gold Coast."

Gracious, well-built, beautifully maintained, one-story home. Private from the street. Approximately 191-feet of curved lakeshore and tennis court.

Visit www.MeredithHowell.com to see photos.

This week's recipes:

Butternut Squash Soup with a kick

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter, 1 onion (diced), 2 tsp grated (fresh) ginger, 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced), 1 (2 lb.) butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed), 1 (14.5 oz.) can of chicken broth, 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk, 1/2 c. coconut milk (use the thick cream off of the top of the can, only), 1 Tbsp white sugar, salt and pepper to taste, 1 c. sour cream

Directions:

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, ginger and jalapeno pepper. Cook (stirring) until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the butternut squash and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the squash is tender, about 45 minutes.

Stir in evaporated milk, coconut milk, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook (while stirring) 5 more minutes. Pour 4-ladels-full of the soup into your Cuisinart (or blender), filling the holding tank/pitcher less than half-full. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel and carefully start... pulse a few times to get the soup moving before leaving the machine on to fully puree (hot mixtures can "explode" in a sealed container. I leave the drop-chute out on my Cuisinart when I do this, to prevent such explosions from occurring!). Puree in batches until the job is done.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream.

Serves 6

This soup was a HUGE hit! Even people who don't care for squash were raving!

Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

1 c. all-purpose flour, 1 c. brown sugar, 3/4 c. old-fashioned oatmeal, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/2 c. butter (melted), 4 c. apples (peeled, cored and sliced), 1/2 c. sugar, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1/2 c. water, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375* F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Stir until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into a 9X13-inch baking pan. Cover with sliced apples.

In a medium sauce pan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Cook, stirring, until thick and clear, 10 minutes. Pour over apples. Cover apples with the remaining crumble mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until bubbly, golden and crispy.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss, Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

Wayzata, Minnesota

952-471-2211

613 Turnpike Road, Golden Valley, MN and Spicy Chicken on Na'an

2010-09-22T11:14:00.007-05:00

Introducing:

613 Turnpike Road

Golden Valley, Minnesota

Presented by:

Sharon Ritchie, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-476-3667

Sponsored by:

Rod Burriss, Sr. Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

952-475-5446
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Location! Location! Location!

All-brick exterior, walk-out rambler, sited on wooded 0.35 acre in Golden Valley!

Cove ceiling in living and dining rooms, walls recently painted. Abundant storage.

Lower level boasts a second kitchen and seperate entry - great for a rental!

Choice location: within 5 miles of downtown Minneapolis and close to West End area.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2397 square-feet.

All for just $320,000!

This week's recipe:

Spicy Chicken on Na'an

Ingredients (Chicken):

1/2 c. mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 (1.25 oz.) package taco seasoning, 3 Tbsp fresh Cilantro, 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 2 ounces of Feta Cheese (crumbled), 3/4 c. water.

Directions (Chicken):

Mix mayo, lime juice, taco seasoning and cilantro in a Cuisinart until pureed. Place approximately 1/2 of the "marinade" mixture into a 1-gallon Ziploc bag, add chicken; marinade overnight. Put the other 1/2 of "marinade" mixture into a container for slow-cooker (next day).

Put in the crock-pot with 3/4 cup water and the remaining "marinade" mixture on the next day. Allow it to cook until the chicken falls apart in shreds and is stewed in the delightful, spicy flavor... 4 hours, minimum. I set my crock pot to slow-cook for 8 hours while I am at work.

Other Ingredients:

2 packages of Na'an Bread (look in the deli section at Lund's), 8 oz. Sour Cream, Chicken Sauce (a spicy, Japanese red sauce. I buy ours at Cub Foods in the "Oriental Foods" section), 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil.

Directions:

When you are home from work, and ready for dinner... heat a skillet or griddle to 375* F (med.-high). Coat skillet with olive oil. Place your Na'an bread on the griddle and cook to desired tenderness. I like mine warmed and softened (approximately 1 minute on each side), while others at the Open House liked it better crispy and hot (approximately 4 minutes on each side) -- Remove from heat. Smear two ounces of Sour cream on each Na'an with a spreading knife or the back of a spoon. Add a pile of shredded spicy chicken on top of that (use a good portion of chicken - the equivalent of 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on each Na'an). Top with a sprinkle of Feta Cheese and Chicken Sauce to taste. Cut with a pizza wheel into 4 equal-sized pieces and serve hot! Makes 16 pieces.

I serve this dish with a simple salad with Greek dressing.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer, PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211 direct

5405 Vagabond Lane N, Plymouth, MN -- and the best Brat recipe ever!

2010-09-01T11:37:00.005-05:00

Introducing:

5405 Vagabond Lane North, Plymouth, MN

MLS#3962615

$849,900

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Hosted by:

Dexter Andrews, Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-476-3648

Sponsored by:

Rod Burriss, PHH Home Loans

952-404-5872

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Heavenly Setting!

Builder-owned, this home was built in 1991 and boasts excellent craftsmanship.

Clean and fresh inside and out - on 5 acres of land in Plymouth!

Part of a nice neighborhood, yet totally private setting!

4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 5400 square feet!

Extras: Bright 4-Season porch and lower-level workout room!

The master suite is enormous.

See http://www.cbburnet.com/ for interior photos... this house speaks for itself.

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Realtor's Open House Tour Recipe:

August 31, 2010

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My Best Brat's

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Ingredients:

12 - 16 smoked brats

2 large onions, thinly sliced

3 sticks of butter

6 (12-oz.) cans or bottles of beer

12 - 16 hoagie rolls

Optional:

Gourmet Mustard

Saurkraut

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Directions:

1. Prick the brats with a fork to prevent them from "exploding" and allow juices to absorb during cooking.

2. Place in a large stock pot with the onions, butter, and beer. Place pot over medium heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Pre-heat large skillet, spray with buttery cooking spray, sear all sides of brats until browned (sear 1/2 of the onions, too. put 1/2 aside). Of course, you can grill these outdoors, if you prefer.

4. Serve hot off the skillet (combine seared onions with set-aside onions). Serve on good hoagie rolls. Top with onions and Gourmet mustard.

(I grill my saurkraut (in butter), too! - YUM!)

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Enjoy!

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Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

201 Lake Street East

Wayzata, Minnesota

952-471-2211 - direct

350 S Waycliffe Drive, Wayzata and shrimp cocktail

2010-07-21T12:47:00.004-05:00

Luxurious!

Introducing:

350 S. Waycliffe Drive

Wayzata, Minnesota

$599,000

Presented by: Patty Morris, Coldwell Banker Burnet

Wayzata office, 952-292-7125

Sponsored by: Rod Burriss, PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

Wayzata office, 952-404-5872

Beautiful townhome located near Wayzata's shops, restaurants, Lake Minnetonka, and just 15-minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

Access to Gleason Lake through association.

3400 finished square feet with wonderful kitchen, hearth room and walkout lower level.

Shrimp Cocktail and Salad Greens

The truth is...

I did no cooking for this Open House Luncheon!

I always purchase my shrimp trays, organic baby greens and organic salad dressings from Costco - they are the freshest I have found!

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

Wayzata office

952-471-2211

1655 Bohns Point Road, Orono, and Mexican Chicken

2010-07-21T12:06:00.003-05:00

The Hamptons - on Lake Minnetonka

Introducing:

1655 Bohns Point Road

Orono, Minnesota

$11,500,000

Presented by: Ellen DeHaven, Coldwell Banker Burnet

Wayzata Office, 952-476-3646

Sponsored by: Rod Burriss, PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

Wayzata Office, 952-404-5872

Beyond compare! Spectacular shingle-style home located on a magical, private, estate setting with timeless design and construction. This home was designed by a well-known architect and would fit anywhere from the Hamptons to Nantucket to Lake Minnetonka. Property includes a carriage house. Over 330-feet of lakeshore and 2.97 acres of land! 5 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, 7-car garage and Orono school district.

Mexican Grilled Chicken

ingredients:

1/2 c. mayonnaise

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1 (1.25 oz.) package taco seasoning

3 Tbsp fresh Cilantro

8 skinles, boneless chicken breast halves

directions:

Mix mayo, lime juice, taco seasoning, cilantro in Cuisinart until pureed. Place approx. 1/2 of mixture into 1 gallon Ziploc bag, add chicken, marinade overnight. Put the other 1/2 of mixture into a container for grilling/basting.

Grill: on medium heat, 6-minutes per side. brush with the remaining "marinade" mixture when you pull the chicken off of the grill.

Serve and Enjoy!

Fresh Guacamole - Simple Recipe

ingredients:

2 medium, ripe avocados

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1/4 c. pico de gallo (or favorite salsa, strained)

1/8 tsp salt

directions:

Peel and chop avocados - toss the pit: place in a small bowl and smash coarsely with a fork. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Add pico de gallo and salt. Refrigerate until serving - and serve with a favorite corn chip.

I add 1/8 tsp. of the Pampered Chef seasoning: Fiesta Party Dip. If you have a citrus spice blend that you like, I think that would be terrific!

Serve and Enjoy!

Thank you - all who joined us for yesterday's popular Open House Tour. This market certainly won't be on the market long, and we were happy to host your luncheon.

Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

Loan Officer, Wayzata Office

952-471-2211

3350 Fox Street, Orono - Grilled Fullerton Salad

2010-07-15T09:28:00.006-05:00

Introducing:

3350 Fox Street, Orono, Minnesota

MLS#3943485

Presented by:

Meredith Howell, Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-476-3692

Luncheon Compliments of:

Rod Burriss, The Burriss Group

952-404-5872

7-Acre, Lake Minnetonka Estate

$5,900,000

A gracious, prime, Lake Minnetonka estate, boasting 7-acres and 700 feet of lakeshore. European-inspired home featuring lovely formal rooms and gallery - all opening to a spacious lakeside terrace.

8 Bedrooms, 11 Bathrooms, private pool.

Grilled Fullerton Salad

Served with Tangy Carolina chips, watermelon and red grapes - the tastes of summer!

Marinade:

1 1/2 cups olive oil

3/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 Tbsp dry mustard powder

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp black pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

For this recipe, make 2 servings of the marinade recipe.

Mix ingredients together in (2) 1-gallon ziploc bags. Use 1 bag for marinading boneless chicken breasts overnight. Use the other for the final dressing over the finished salad.

Ingredients for salad:

12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 red bell peppers

2 yellow bell peppers

2 orange bell peppers

2 green bell peppers

2 yellow squash

2 zucchini

2 red onions

20 brussel sprouts

8 oz of fresh whole mushrooms

7 carrots

1 bunch of asparagus

After marinating the chicken overnight, grill until well done. Cut all of the vegetables to bite-sized pieces and grill in a vegetable basket. Grill over medium-high heat.

Pull apart the chicken, toss with all of the grilled vegetables and the 2nd bag of marinade.

Serve warm or cold (I prefer cold).

Enjoy!

Original Recipe

Compliments of Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group

Today's Mortgage Interest Rates - June 1, 2010

2010-06-01T14:25:00.003-05:00

3914 Del Otero Avenue, Spring Park and Turkey Croissant Sandwiches

2010-05-27T16:21:00.004-05:00

Introducing:

3914 Del Otero Avenue

Spring Park, MN 55384

MLS#3911254

$269,900

Presented by:

Patty Morris

952-292-7125

Coldwell Banker Burnet

Luncheon Sponsored by:

Rod and Cathy Burriss

952-404-5872

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

Your Own Dock on Lake Minnetonka!

Stunning twinhome completely updated - just steps from your own dock and the Dakota Trail.

No association dues!

Stainless steal appliances, granite countertops, deck, sprinkler system, private back yard.

Tuesday's Recipe:

Turkey Croissant Sandwiches

Ingredients:

8 fresh Croissants

2 lbs. sliced deli turkey

1 head of endive

8 slices of pepper jack cheese

8 black olives

Spread:

1 green bell pepper

1 cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp Tastefully Simple Fiesta Party Dip seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Chop the bell pepper, put into a Cuisinart with mayonnaise, flour, Fiesta Party Dip seasoning, salt and pepper. Puree until liquified. Add additional flour if the consistency is not "spreadable".

Cut croissants, spread the mayonnaise/bell pepper dressing on the bottom piece of croissant. Layer 3 -4 slices of turkey, pepperjack cheese and endive. Top with the top piece of the cut croissant. Stick a toothpick through a black olive and stab it into the top of the croissant sandwich.

Serve with chips and fresh vegetables.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

2683 North Shore Drive, Orono, MN and Spring Pasta Salad

2010-05-20T10:51:00.007-05:00

Simply Stunning Contemporary!

Perfect in every way - with fabulous views of Crystal Bay and 90-feet of level, south-facing, sandy shoreline. Built in 1992, this (5400+ finished-square-foot) home has been completely re-done by Stonewood.

You won't want to miss this truly one-of-a-kind home!

To view more photos, visit: www.cbburnet.com, MLS#3831658

Introducing:

2683 North Shore Drive

Orono, Minnesota

$2,950,000

Presented by:

Patty Yorks, Realtor

Coldwell Banker Burnet - Wayzata, MN

952-334-3333

Luncheon proudly sponsored by:

Rod and Cathy Burriss, Loan Officers

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group - Wayzata, MN

952-404-5872

Tuesday's Realtor Open House Recipe:

Spring Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

16 ounces (dry) penne pasta

1 cup Miracle Whip

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp dried dill weed

1 red onion, julienned

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 orange bell pepper, julienned

1 orange, cut into bite sized pieces

Directions:

1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta until al dente (1 minute shorter than called for in the directions), strain and plunge the strainer full of pasta into a sink full of very cold water(this is my trick to keep the penne pasta from losing it's form when combined with the dressing).

2. In a large bowl, mix together the Miracle Whip, sour cream, mustard, cheese, dill and oranges.

3. Strain the pasta from the cold water bath, add to dressing mixture, add red onion, bell peppers and orange. Toss well; season with salt and pepper.

Serve chilled.

Enjoy!

Please don't hesitate to call with questions

about this recipe

or your mortgage needs.

Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group

952-471-2211

646 Ferndale Road W, Wayzata, and Marinated Flank Steak

2010-05-19T15:44:00.005-05:00

Introducing:

646 Ferndale Road West

Wayzata, Minnesota

$5,300,000

MLS#3925943

Ferndale Landmark.

Classic Italian villa created for a local heiress, perfect for art and antiques.

Breathtaking "ocean-like" vistas of Lake Minnetonka.

Presented by:

Meredith Howell, Realtor, Distinctive Homes

Coldwell Banker Burnet, Wayzata

952-476-3692

Luncheon Sponsored by:

Rod and Cathy Burriss, Loan Officers, Distinctive Homes

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group, Wayzata

952-404-5872

Tuesday's Realtor's Open House Tour Recipe:

Marinated Flank Steak

Served on top of a simple salad

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1+1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp ground, black pepper

1+1/2 lbs. flank steak

Directions:

1. In a gallon-sized, zip-lock baggie, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic and ground black pepper. Remove all visible fat from flank steak and place in the baggie. Refrigerate over night.

2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Oil the grill grate. Place flank steak on grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

3. Slice (thin slices) against the grain of the meat. Place on top of a bed of lettuce and dressing of choice.

Served with soft, powder biscuits and watermelon wedges.

Enjoy!

Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions about this recipe or your mortgage needs.

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans - The Burriss Group

952-471-2211

19705 Muirfield Circle, Shorewood & Southern Meatloaf Recipe

2010-05-12T08:07:00.008-05:00

Introducing:

19705 Muirfield Circle

Shorewood, Minnesota

$1,350,000

Presented by: Elizabeth Wright, Coldwell Banker Burnet

952-404-5862

Sponsored by: PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

Rod Burriss: 952-404-5872

This impressive home has been completely remodeled and is ready for you to hang your clothes in the closet. Architecturally interesting throughout, with high, vaulted ceilings and impeccable, quality finishes. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 6000 square feet of living space.

This home is unique in high-demand, Waterford neighborhood.

Call Elizabeth Wright to see this magnificent home, today!

952-404-5862

This Week's Recipes:

Southern Meatloaf

Ingredients:

(Vegetable Mixture)

2 Tbsp Butter

1 Medium Onion (diced)

1 Celery stalk (diced)

2 Cloves Garlic (minced)

1/2 Cup Green Onions (diced)

1/3 Cup Ketchup

2 tsp Salt

1-1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp Tobasco Sauce

2 tsp Worchestershire Sauce

1/3 Cup Milk

(Meat Mixture)

1-1/2 lbs Ground Beef

1 lb Ground Pork

2 Eggs (beaten)

1 Cup Bread Crumbs

(Glaze)

2 Tbsp Molasses

2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

4 Tbsp Ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large skillet, saute Onions, Garlic, Celery and Green Onions in Butter over medium heat (about 5 minutes, until onions soften). Remove from heat. Mix in Salt, Pepper, Tobasco, Worchestershire Sauce, Ketchup and Milk. Allow vegetable mixture to cool.

In an electric mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture ingredients: Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Eggs and Bread Crumbs.

Mix vegetable mixture into the meat mixture.

Form into a loaf-shape (about 4 inches high) on a cookie sheet (make sure your cookie sheet has sides, as the meatloaf will release juces while baking).

Mix the glaze ingredients: Molasses, Brown Sugar and Ketchup. Spread evenly over the meatloaf with a brush or the back of a spoon.

Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

Allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 10 to 15.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

5 lbs. Sweet Potatoes

3 Cups Dark Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Orange Juice

1 Stick Butter

2 tsp Ground Ginger

1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Allspice

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

(Marshmallows and Cashews, if desired)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F for Sweet Potato preparation, then reduce to 350 degrees F for the Candied Sweet Potato casserole baking.

Pre-bake sweet potatoes at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes (or until tender).

Allow to cool, then peel. Cut into bite-sized chunks and pile into a (9" x 13" x 2") baking pan or 4-quart casserole dish.

In a large sauce pan, melt Butter, then add dark brown sugar, orange juice, ginger, cinnamon, salt and allspice. Bring to a rolling boil and mix until the dark brown sugar is dissolved.

(Toss in a handful of small marshmallows at this point, if desired. Allow to become melty around the edges before proceeding to the next step).

Mix the baking soda into the hot mixture just before pouring over the sweet potatoes (it will cause the hot, sweet sauce to puff and expand quickly when you start mixing, so be ready!)

Pour over sweet potatoes, fold to evenly distribute (top with a handful of cashews, if desired).

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Serves (at least) 15.

The best way to serve these dishes, in my opinion, is to smother a piece of meatloaf in the sweet potatoes right from the start! Yum!

Enjoy!

I hope you have fun with our weekly recipes.

If you have questions about our interest rates, loan programs or marketing programs, please don't hesitate to call:

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

201 Lake Street East

Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

952-471-2211

20100 Lakeview Avenue, Deephaven, MN and Tortilla Soup Recipe

2010-05-05T14:28:00.004-05:00

Introducing:

20100 Lakeview Avenue, Deephaven, Minnesota

$3,290,000

Presented by:

Meredith Howell, 952-476-3692 and

Ellen DeHaven, 952-476-3646

Coldwell Banker Burnet

Sponsored by: PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-404-5872

Hyannis Port on Lake Minnetonka

A Cottagewood Classic.

Wicker-filled porches wrap around with stunning lake views. Endless summer sailing regattas parade past this historic landmark with 175-feet of shoreline.

An honor to own and love!

MLS#3920498

The recipe from Tuesday's Realtor's Open House Tour:

Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

6 (6-inch) corn tortillas

1/4 c. grapeseed oil

1 small onion, chopped (1/2 c.)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium Anaheim, Poblano or Jalapeno chile, seeded, chopped

4 cups chicken broth

1 (14.5 ox.) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 tsp. sea salt

3/4 tsp. cumin

1-1/2 c. shredded, cooked chicken

1 ripe avocado, peeded, pitted and cut into wedges

1/2 c. string cheese, cut into 1/2" chunks

1/2 c. chopped, fresh cilantro

1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions:

1) Cut the fresh corn tortillas into 1/4" strips and pile onto a baking shet. Bake at 250 degrees F for approximately 30 minutes. Your goal: to dry them out a bit before frying.

2) In a 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry strips in oil, 1/3 at a time, until light brown and crisp (it only takes about 40 seconds per batch). Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Lightly salt, if desired. Set aside.

3) Heat up the remaining oil in pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and chile; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.

4) Stir in broth, tomatoes, cumin and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add pre-cooked chicken - then heat until very hot.

5) To serve, divide tortilla strips and cheese chunks among 4 large serving bowls; ladle in soup. Top with avocado wedges. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over soup.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211 direct

952-210-0766 cell

2440 Avon Drive, Mound, MN & Grandpa's "Everything in the Kitchen Chicken" Recipe

2010-05-05T14:02:00.004-05:00

Introducing: 2440 Avon Drive, Mound, Minnesota

$749,900

Presented by: Evan Shurson, Coldwell Banker Burnet, 952-471-2254

Sponsord by: PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-404-5872

First Time Available!

Fantastic Family Home - tucked in a quiet neighborhood with curb appeal and charm. 2-story walk-out with formal and informal spaces. Private lot on level lakeshore. Entertain on back yard deck, gazebo and hot tub.

MLS#3918688

Recipe served at Tuesday's Realtor's Open House Tour:

Grandpa's "Everything in the Kitchen Chicken"

Ingredients:

Chicken Thighs (skinned, trim fat)

Cooking oil

Every cooking spice in your spice rack:

I used: Caraway seeds, Rosemary, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Basil, Sesame seeds, Fennel seeds, Sage, Celery salt, Mustard Powder, Parsley flakes, Lemon pepper.

I prefer not to use the "sweet" spices.

Directions:

Prepare as many chicken thighs that you think your family will eat.

Pour enough oil into a 13"x9" pan to cover the bottom. Single-layer chicken thighs in the pan, turn them in the oil to coat.

Sprinkle each spice over the chicken.

Bake at 250 degrees F for 4 to 5 hours. Serve.

Easy!

Serve with red, rosemary potatoes: cut several red potatoes into bite-sized pieces while you melt butter in a sauce pan on the stove over low heat. Add 1 tsp of rosemary and 1/2 tsp salt to the butter. Pour over cut potaotes in a 13" x 9" baking pan, coat. Bake at 350 degree F until browned, stirring potatoes to baste with butter every 1/2 hour, for 2 hours.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211 direct

952-210-0766 cell

865 Ferndale Road W & Pot Roast Caribe

2010-04-28T22:43:00.006-05:00

Introducing: 865 Ferndale Road W

Orono, Minnesota

$4,200,000

Presented by: Meredith Howell, CBBurnet, 952-476-3692

Sponsored by: PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-404-5872

Meticulously renovated French Revival. Carefully handcrafted, reclaimed antiquity details. Stunning, broad views to the south of the Main Lower Lake with approximately 100 ft. of shoreline; as well as serene northerly views over the Ferndale Marsh.

Pot Roast Caribe

Served at Tuesday's Realtor's Open House Tour:

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 (3 lb) boneless beef chuck roast

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 cup chopped onion

1 tsp. salt

2 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce

2 Tbsp white sugar

1 Tbsp flour

1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1/4 tsp ground connamon

1 tsp grated orange zest

10 red potatoes, bite-sized chunks

3 carrots, sliced

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the roast into the hot oil and cook, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and place in a slow cooker (or a roaster on 200 degrees F).

2. Cook garlic and onions in the skillet in the meat drippings until tender.

3. Cuisinart: salt, tomato sauce, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and orange zest.

4. Pour the tomato sauce and the onion mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover. Cook for 8 hours, or until meat is tender. Serve.

I removed the roast and vegetables from the sauce and reduced the tomato sauce gravy over medium heat for 30 minutes. in the meantime, I sliced the meat (set on serving dish to rest) and roasted the vegetables in the oven at 400 degrees F. Drizzle the reduced gravy over the roast and serve the vegetables on the side.

1530 Orchard Beach Place & Apricot Pork Chops

2010-04-28T22:19:00.009-05:00

Introducing: 1530 Orchard Beach Place, Orono, Minnesota

Presented by: Patty Morris, 952-292-7125

Sponsored by: PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-404-5872

European-inspired, Lake Minnetonka Estate. Dramatic entertaining spaces and intimate quarters for family and guests. Unparalleled privacy with long, SouthWest-facing vistas across level, sandy lakeshore. Main floor master with private balcony.

$3,995,000

Apricot Pork Chops were served at Tuesday's Realtor's Open House Tour:

Ingredients:

6 pork chops

1 package (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix

10 ounces Russian-style dressing

1 1/2 cups apricot preserves

3 cups jasmine rice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. Place the pork chops into a casserole dish. Mix onion soup mix, Russian dressing and 1 cup of the apricot preserves together

3. Pour mixture over chops and bake for 1 hour.

4. Prepare jasmine rice per package directions. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of apricot preserves. Serve with pork chops.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

Loan Officer, PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

952-471-2211 direct

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2010-04-21T13:34:00.002-05:00

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4313 Manor Court Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota & Moroccan Flatbread

2010-04-21T13:09:00.010-05:00

4313 Manor Court Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota

Presented by:

Meredith Howell, Coldwell Banker Burnet, 952-476-3692

Sponsored by:

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-404-5872

Wonderful, Minnetonka Neighborhood! Open and inviting floor plan with cherry wood floors, spacious gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and built-ins throughout.

$839,000

Thank you for visiting our luncheon Open House!

This home will not be on the market long - if interested please contact Meredith right away.

This recipe rocked!

Call with inquiries! Enjoy the recipe!

Cathy Burriss, PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

952-471-2211 direct

links:

http://www.rodburriss.com/

http://www.meredithhowell.com/

1392 Baldur Park Road, Orono, Minnesota & Strawberry Shortcake

2010-04-21T12:49:00.008-05:00

1392 Baldur Park Road, Orono, Minnesota

Presented by:

Paul Larson, Coldwell Banker Burnet, 952-471-2216

Sponsored by:

PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-404-5972

Newer walkout rambler on North Arm Bay. Custom Built by current owner. Main floor master and laundry. Granite island kitchen, screen porch, hardwood floors, fieldstone fireplaces and lots of built-ins. Peninsula lot, lake on both sides. Bonus room above garage.

$1,850,000

Thank you, all who attended yesterday's Realtor's Open House Tour. Call with inquiries! Enjoy the Shortcake!

Cathy Burriss, PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

952-471-2211 direct

links:

http://www.RodBurriss.com
http://www.PaulWLarson.com

Tarragon & Sherry Beef Stew with Portobello Mushrooms at 815 Partonwood Road, Oronohttp://www.rodburriss.com

2010-04-14T11:36:00.005-05:00

Introducing: 815 Partonwood Road, Orono, Minnesota

Presented by: Jim Rettinger, Coldwell Banker Burnet, 952-473-7659

Sponsored by: The Burriss Group, 952-404-5872

$2,850,000

380-feet of level, hard, sandy, Lake Minnetonka shoreline! Total remodel and addition by Ron Lauer in 2002. Walkout rambler with 4500 finished square feet of living space.

Thank you, all who attended. We had a wonderful turnout at yesterday's Open House Tour!

Today's Recipe: Tarragon & Sherry Beef Stew with Portobello Mushrooms

served on fragrant rice

Marinade Ingredients:

1/2 c. Sherry

1/2 c. Vegetable oil

3 stems of fresh Tarragon leaves

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper.

Stew Ingredients:

5 lbs. stew meat

32 oz. beef broth

1 cup of flour

1 package fresh portobello mushrooms (de-stemmed and quartered)

30 - 40 baby carrots (halved)

10 red potatoes (quartered)

1 red onion (chopped into bit-sized pieces)

6 cups of jasmine rice

Mix the marinade ingredients in a gallon-sized ziploc bag - add stew meat. Marinade over night.

The next day: give yourself several hours of simmering time. For a 6pm dinner, I would start the stew at around 10am.

Cut all of your stew ingredients into bite-sized pieces. Even the pre-cut, marinated stew meat should be re-cut and all visible fat should be trimmed.

Place stew meat in a pre-heated pot, roaster or crock pot. Cover meat with water. Cook until meat is browned, stirring occasionally.

Combine flour with 2 cups of beef broth in a container - shake vigorously (this will be your gravy thickening agent). Pour over meat in pot - add the rest of the beef broth. Cook for 1 hour.

Add the vegetables. Allow to simmer for 4 hours. As the vegetables cook, they will release their juices into the broth, making it thick and flavorful.

Prepare rice per package instructions.

To serve, put 1/2 cup of rice on the bottom of a bowl and cover with a ladel-full of stew. Serve with soft, flour biscuits and butter. This dish is even better the next day!

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss, Loan Officer

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211

Rock Salt Encrusted Prime Rib Roast at 2235 Xene Lane N, Plymouth, MN

2010-04-07T13:01:00.005-05:00

Introducing: 2235 Xene Lane N, Plymouth, Minnesota

Lovely, 2-story with one of the best lots in the Steeplechase neighborhood. New paint throughout, new granite countertops, large deck overlooking a pond and trail system -- this one won't last!

Presented by: Catherine Wersal (952) 476-5433, CBBurnet - Wayzata

Assisted by: Kate Cunningham (952) 475-9318, CBBurnet - Wayzata

Sponsored by: The Burriss Group (952) 404-5872, PHH Home Loans - Wayzata

Enjoy!

- Cathy Burriss, 952-471-2211, The Burriss Group

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2010-04-02T11:30:00.003-05:00

110 Minnetonka Ave S, Wayzata, MN, Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

2010-03-31T12:43:00.004-05:00

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110 Minnetonka Ave S., Wayzata, MN $639,000

Presented by: Judy Boice, Coldwell Banker Burnet, 952-404-5867 (direct)

Open House Dessert sponsored by: The Burriss Group

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake:

Oh, this is so simple! I always buy my cheesecake at Costco -- delicious and cheaper than I could make it at home! To make a wonderful strawberry topping for cheesecake or for shortcake, simply cut fresh strawberries into a size that you like, sprinkle with brown sugar, gently stir together and let rest for an hour or more. Yum!

I like to serve with some optional Hershey's chocolate syrup and whipped topping... caramel topping... any topping! Enjoy!

- Cathy Burriss, PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-471-2211 (direct)

Marinated Turkey Breast Recipe: 375 Lake Street West, Wayzata

2010-03-31T12:34:00.006-05:00

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Introducing: 375 Lake Street W., Wayzata, Minnesota, $799,000

Presented by: Judy Boice, Coldwell Banker Burnet, 952-404-5867 (direct)

Open House Luncheon sponsored by: The Burriss Group

Marinated Turkey Breast (recipe below) and tossed salad with Raspberry Cabernet Vinaigrette dressing

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2010-03-31T11:23:00.001-05:00

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2010-03-24T12:27:00.002-05:00

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Please call to review your mortgage options: 952-404-5872 (Rod) or 952-471-2211 (Cathy)

3385 Eagle Bluff, Candied Corned Beef Recipe, Today's Mortgage Interest http://www.rodburriss.comRates

2010-03-24T11:18:00.007-05:00

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Introducing: 3385 Eagle Bluff, Minnetrista, Minnesota, offered at $1,197,000

Presented by: Jeffrey Dewing, Coldwell Banker Burnet, Wayzata, 952-471-2279

Thank you, all who attended yesterday's Realtor's Open House Tour. We had an excellent turnout and the feedback on this beautiful Cape Cod-style home was excellent! Overall agreement: This home is perfectly priced!

Compliments of: Cathy Burriss, PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group, 952-471-2211 direct

Recipes from Realtor's Open House featured March 9, 2010http://www.rodburriss.com

2010-03-10T07:52:00.005-06:00

12105 Hilloway

Minnetonka, MN

Presented by: Kate Cunningham and Jeffrey Dewing

Sponsored by: PHH Home Loans, The Burriss Group

This beautiful home has everything! Value priced.

Mini Baked Potatoes with Brie and Smoked Bacon

ingredients:

kosher salt

20 Yukon Gold potatoes

1 lb. thick-cut bacon

1/2 cup diced red onion

8 oz. cubed Brie

directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a thin layer of kosher salt on a baking tray. Cut potatoes in 1/2 and trim the "bottom" so they will sit flat on the salt. Place potatoes on the tray and cook for 30 minutes.

2. Allow to cool slightly. Scoop out the middle with a teaspoon or melon baller. Place the "scooped out" potatoes into a large mixing bowl - set aside.

3. Dice and fry bacon. Remove bacon from pan, add diced onions to the bacon fat in the pan and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).

4. Return the cooked bacon to the pan and toss with onions. Thrown in the Brie and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Pour into the mixing bowl with the reserved potatoes and mix together with a fork (should be lumpy and colorful, not too much stirring!)

Spoon warm bacon, potato, Brie, onion mixture into potatoe shells. Serve warm.

Citrus Chicken Wings

ingredients:

1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. Paprika

1 tsp. Ground Cumin

Finely grated zest of 1 lime

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 1/2 lbs. Chicken Wings and drummies

Salt

Lime wedges for serving

directions:

1. Soak the chicken wings in a salt water brine over night (this shrinks veins and makes the chicken meat white and flavorful, but is an optional step).

2. In a shallow dish, mix oil, paprika, cumin, lime zest and a good grinding of black pepper. Add chicken wings, and turn to coat with dressing. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, refrigerated, turning occasionally.

3. Deep fry chicken wings (5 minutes per basket) to crisp the skin.

4. Bake fried wings in oven at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes (for "wetter" wings) to 1 hour (for dry wings).

5. Transfer chicken wings to platter, sprinkle with salt and squeeze lime juice over all. Serve warm or at room temperature as a nibble or as a part of a barbecue meal.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211
www.rodburriss.com

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2010-03-04T13:56:00.002-06:00

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The Best Tortilla Soup Recipe at Today's Realtor Open House Tour Luncheon

2010-03-02T20:43:00.005-06:00

Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients
6 (6-inch) Corn Tortillas
1/4 cup Grapeseed oil
1 small Onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 medium Anaheim, Poblano or Jalapeno Chile, seeded, veins removed, chopped
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced Tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
3/4 tsp. Cumin
1-1/2 cups shredded, cooked Chicken
1 ripe Avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into wedges
1/2 cup Smoke-flavored string cheese, cut into 1/2" chunks
1/2 cup chopped, fresh Cilantro
1 Lime, cut into wedges

Directions:

1) Cut the fresh corn tortillas into 1/4" strips and pile onto a baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees Farenheit for approximately 30 minutes - tossing them on the baking sheet every 10 minutes. Your goal: to dry them out a bit before frying.
2) In a 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry strips in oil, 1/3 at a time, until light brown and crisp (it only takes about 40 seconds per batch). Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Lightly salt, if desired. Reserve.
3) Heat up the remaining oil in pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and chile; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequintly, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cumin and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add Chicken - then heat until very hot.
4) To serve, Divide tortilla strips and cheese chunks among 4 individual serving bowls; ladle in soup. Top with avocado wedges. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over soup.

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

Realtor's Open House Tour, March 2, 2010, Minnetrista, Minnesota

2010-03-01T16:00:00.005-06:00

Realtor's Open House Invitation

2592 N. Saunders Lake Drive

Minnetrista, Minnesota

Tuesday, March 1st, 2010

11am to 2pm

Lunch will be provided

Please bring your business card.

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2010-03-01T15:59:00.002-06:00

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2010-02-24T17:15:00.005-06:00

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2010-02-24T17:13:00.003-06:00

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2010-02-10T10:57:00.002-06:00

Recipes, Realtor Open House, Tuesday, February 9th, 2010, Jeff Dewing

2010-02-10T09:53:00.005-06:00

Thank you for joining us for lunch

Realtor Open House on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Introducing:

28070 Woodside Road

Shorewood, MN

This 2007-built home, designed by Mike Sharrett and constructed by Stonewood, is beautifully sited on a private, level, west-facing lot.

Perfectly planned elevation from Lake Minnetonka ensures privacy, panoramic views and incredible sunsets!

Listing Agent: Jeff Dewing 952-472-2279

This Week's Recipes:

Southern Meatloaf

Ingredients:

(Vegetable Mixture)

2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

1 Medium Onion (diced)

1 Celery Stalk (diced)

2 Cloves Garlic (minced)

1/2 Cup Green Onions (diced)

1/3 Cup Ketchup

2 tsp Salt

1 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp Tobasco Sauce

2 tsp Worchestershire Sauce

(Meat Mixture)

1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef

1 lb Ground Pork

2 Eggs (beaten)

1 cup Bread Crumbs

(Glaze)

2 Tbsp Molasses

2 Tbsp Brown Sugar

4 Tbsp Ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large skillet, saute Onions, Garlic, Celery and Green Onions in Butter over medium heat (about 5 minutes, until the onions soften). Remove from heat. Mix in Salt, Pepper, Tobasco, Worchestershire Sauce, Ketchup and Milk. Allow vegetable mixture to cool to room temperature.

In a mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture ingredients: Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Eggs and Bread Crumbs. Mix in vegetable mixture.

Form into a loaf-shape (about 4 inches high) on a cookie sheet (make sure your cookie sheet has sides, as the meatloaf will create juices).

Mix the glaze ingredients: Molasses, Brown Sugar and Ketchup. Spread evenly over the meatloaf with a brush or back of a spoon.

Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

Allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 15 guests.

Candied Yams

Ingredients:

5 lbs Sweet Potatoes

3 Cups Dark Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Orange Juice

1 Stick Butter

2 tsp Ground Ginger

1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Allspice

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F for Sweet Potatoe preparation, then reduce to 350 degrees F for the Candied Yam casserole baking.

Pre-Bake Sweet Potatoes at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes (or until tender).

Allow to cool, then peel. Cut into bite-sized chunks and lay in a (9" x 13" x 2") baking pan or 4-quart casserole dish.

In a large sauce pan, melt Butter, then add Dark Brown Sugar, Orange Juice, Ginger, Cinnamon, Salt and Allspice. Bring to a rolling boil and mix until the Dark Brown Sugar is dissolved.

Mix the Baking Soda into the hot mixture just before pouring over the Sweet Potatoes (it will puff and expand quickly when you start mixing, so be ready!).

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Serves 20 - 25.

I added Cashews and marshmallows to the top for interest.

The best way to serve these dishes, in my opinion, is to smother a piece of meatloaf in the yams right from the start! Yum!

Enjoy!

Cathy Burriss

PHH Home Loans

The Burriss Group

952-471-2211

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2010-02-08T10:07:00.000-06:00

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