Upon reaching Cinderella’s home the
royal group was greeted with sickeningly advances. It seems the sisters
had set their sights on each securing royal chances. The first pushed her
way beside the Prince to sit and try the slipper, but her foot was so long in
the toes, there was no way it would fit her. The next sister felt that
she had won the crown and prince’s love, so she snatched the shoe from the
messengers grasp and forced her heel in with quite a shove.
At just that moment the night’s
magic wore off and the shoe turned into dust. Such detail was a blessing, for the
prince was filled with distrust. The flustered Prince bid adieu to the
group and left discouraged from the day. He mounted his horse and turned to lead his troupe away. Unbeknownst amid the clamor still within the house, the faithful messenger
had snuck away. He had gone around to the kitchen, to see if the smell of
cinnamon would all secrets betray. The Prince was angry, his courier was nowhere
to be found, but stopped short when he beheld his love standing tied and bound.
Cinderella heard the horse’s
sigh, as she struggled with the ties. She looked upon the brave steed’s back,
and there her prince did find. He knew Cinderella at first glance for he knew
real love was blind. While Cinderella’s family glowered at her kissing
their royal guest. The happy couple felt he had undoubtedly been blessed.
Sweet Cinderella was freed the stool
and chain were dashed. They headed to the castle, a happy wedding come to pass. The
Prince and his new princess lived on through sin and storms. Their joyful
marriage filled with hope, made “Happily Ever After,” the norm.
Now if you are still
wondering about the aftermath of that fateful time. Just know the smell
cinnamon warms the halls of the castle as the new queen bakes something divine.
Cinderella’s favorite recipes
Appetizer
Cinnamon Spiced
Nuts- ie. Step- sisters coated in
Cinnamon- the only way to make an evil step sister tolerable.
1 egg white added to 1 tsp. water beaten together
until frothy
4 cups whole almonds, cashews, or pecans.
½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 tsp
cinnamon mixed in a small bowl.
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment, or foil
and set aside. Toss nuts with the egg white
mixture then add the sugar mixture little bit little while still tossing the
nuts lightly until well coated. Spread
the nuts out in a single layer on the prepared pan and bake for 30 min, then
stir and bake 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and let cool on pan.
Before bed Strata- Ie This fabulous breakfast dish allows Cinderella
to get breakfast on ready while she takes care of all the other chores she has
in the morning. Just get it ready before
bed and preheat the oven when you wake it will be ready in just under an hour.
8-10 1 inch slices of day old bread- Italian or
French work best
3T softened
butter
1
container-8 oz. ricotta cheese with excess liquid pour off.
Zest one lemon then cut in half and juice set
aside separately
1 T cinnamon mixed with 1/3 c sugar
1 pint
fresh blueberries- 2 cups
1 ¾ c half
and half
6 eggs well beaten with 1 t. real vanilla extract
Butter on one side of
all bread slices. Arrange half of the
slices in a 9 inch square pan. In mixing
bowl combine ricotta zest and juice, and sugar mixture until well combined.
Spread over bread then sprinkle with half of berries. Cover with remaining
bread slices butter side up. Beat eggs
with half and half until no streaks of egg, then gently pour over the entire
pan ensuring total coverage by pushing bread into the mixture.
Cover the pan and place in fridge overnight, at least 2hrs. Remove pan from fridge. Preheat oven to 325 F. Bake on middle rack
for 50-55 min. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into. Serve with remaining blueberries, syrup, or softened cream cheese.
Spiced Bacon
12 slices thick cut
bacon- or your favorite brand.
2 Tb granulated sugar
mixed with 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lay all bacon slices out on large
rimmed broiler pan or sheet pan.
Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Bake 6 min, then rotate pan and bake 6-9
min longer depending on preference of crispness.
Wishing eyes- Cinderella’s take on the famous
Buck-eyes
½ c soft butter
1 c. Almond or Peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp.
cinnamon.
½ c. graham
crackers crushed finely
Combine above
ingredients. Slowly add 4 cups powdered sugar with a pastry blender or 2 butter
knives (alternately this recipe can be totally prepared in a large food
processor. Place in air tight plastic
container and chill thoroughly. Once
mixture is stiff, it can be formed into 1 inch balls and dipped in melted white
chocolate or white confectioner’s coating. To melt chocolate chop finely and
place in a metal bowl above ( not touching)
very hot water or barely simmering water on the stove stirring
constantly- have an adult to help in this process to make sure no water gets in
the bowl on the top. Let candies dry on wax paper/ parchment until coating has hardened.
Yummy Savory
Cinnamon Seasoning- great with chicken lamb or pork
1 Tb. Ground Cumin
2
Tb chili Powder mix- this is not cayenne pepper
1
Tb Allspice
1 Tb Black Pepper
1
tsp. white pepper –optional
1
tsp. ground cinnamon
3 Tb salt
Mix
all spices together in small bowl.
Sprinkle on meat prior to sautéing, grilling, or baking in your favorite
method.