tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88679704538800535952024-02-07T16:53:51.528-08:00Cooking With Kessner................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-6541437266493438222013-01-11T17:48:00.002-08:002013-01-11T17:49:43.116-08:00A New Entry for the New Year: Mushroom Barley Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Honestly, I gave up on Cooking with Kessner for a while. Life has been soooo busy with two toddlers running around, I usually collapse into bed at the end of the day, tired, covered in (non-toxic) paint and looking forward to doing absolutely nothing for the first time since waking up. </div>
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Though I haven't done much cooking, the start of a new year has inspired me get back into the kitchen, make delicious meals for not only my husband, but twin daughters, who love to eat just about anything I put in front of them. (Seriously, I never thought babies would like salmon patties and buckwheat soba noodles!)</div>
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Thought it's been a while, I've decided to resurrect this blog, especially after several friends and family members have asked me for recipes lately. I made a super delicious mushroom barley soup this week, which, in all honestly was so thick it was more like a delicious healthy risotto than a watery soup. I didn't take a lot of pics for this one, but I promised a friend I'd get the recipe up tonight so she could make it tomorrow, so here goes:</div>
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1 quart mushroom broth</div>
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1 quart vegetable broth</div>
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1 cup water</div>
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1 10oz container prepackaged barley</div>
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1/2 cup marsala wine</div>
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1 small yellow onion, chopped</div>
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3 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms</div>
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1/2 pound white button mushrooms</div>
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1/2 pound oyster mushrooms</div>
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1 cup swiss chard (or kale) shredded</div>
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salt and pepper to taste</div>
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3 tbsp butter</div>
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2 tbsp olive oil</div>
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Start by tossing the garlic, butter and olive oil into a large pot and turning the heat to medium. When sizzling, add the onions and sautee for five minutes, stirring frequently. Next, toss in all the mushrooms and keep stirring them for another 5-7 minutes, then add the marsala wine to deglaze, making sure to scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.</div>
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Add the package of barley as well as the chopped greens and mix everything together to make sure the barley is coated by all the liquid goodness. Next, add the quart of mushroom broth and the cup of water. Bring to a boil.</div>
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Lower the heat and let it simmer on low, stirring every now and then, until all the liquid has been absorbed by the barley. When it has been, go adding the vegetable broth until the barley has changed from hard to somewhat mushy. You might not need the entire quart of vegetable broth, but it's good to have just in case. Finally, season with salt and pepper to your liking!</div>
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I served the soup with some toasted garlic bread rounds (slice a baguette, spread on some butter, sprinkle with salt and diced garlic then toast for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees) .</div>
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Hope you enjoy this and all the recipes to come! Happy New Year everyone :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">4 (4-oz) sea bass fillets, boned and skinned </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">1 tbsp peeled and finely chopped ginger </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">1 tbsp finely chopped garlic </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">1/2 can (13- to 14-ounce) can unsweetened light coconut milk </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">1/2 can (13- to 14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">1 large carrot, julienned </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">A couple of weekends ago, my new best friend (and fellow twin parent!) </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dennis, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">and his wonderful husband Wes, invited us and the kiddies to spend a weekend in their beautiful Connecticut home. While the days were filled with pushing babies in swings, diaper changing, toys and round the clock feeding, the nights were spent enjoying delicious wine, food and conversation. Lucky for everyone in attendance, Dennis is a trained chef and his veal, mushroom and asparagus risotto did not disappoint! While the rest of the men sat and chatted, we whipped together what was really the best risotto I have ever eaten. All in all, a wonderful and delicious weekend spent with great new friends!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After seeing a picture of the Ropa Vieja Ela Crespin, an old family friend from Puerto Rico, had posted on her Facebook page, it made me desperately crave the dish I had so loved growing up. Ropa Vieja, Spanish for "old clothes," is a popular dish in the Caribbean consisting of braised and shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base. I never in a million years thought I could make something so complicated, but luckily for me, Ela gave me a great recipe and some positive encouragement! It took three long hours, a lot of patience and a watchful eye, but I have to say the end result was pretty amazing!</span></div>
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After a conversation with my butcher and the purchase of a four pound bird, I was ready to get cooking! Turns out it wasn't as difficult and even tastier than I had imagined!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDTpPIqn-utgFCcRGw00uW7e3bW_kXvFS0wCAtpF_YmH7tZBy6xuqtROGvYwsmP4-kNmuzWFFfFEjI51wlF4MgNNuR4MPJ0oU8YS-yHh3gKTd9dgSQShs1VAk6wZOoiCi9-DYuugSfkps/s400/food+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732364050276820722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; 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"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tbsp butter</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">bunch of thyme (or rosemary)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; 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While you do this, preheat your oven to 375 degrees.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLq5hTHNt6p4uU-3ZXPCzWblzn_R16ogbLp5q9Dp7uvoaNp0tNnYcN7O1Ds6qTVH4JQUtTaLZIwpdadLOphsiI5rYR3cgmtn5AkcoEqNdFSLSTwIoNfvcE2akit0rd94g9YQtwHH7Vds6/s1600/food+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLq5hTHNt6p4uU-3ZXPCzWblzn_R16ogbLp5q9Dp7uvoaNp0tNnYcN7O1Ds6qTVH4JQUtTaLZIwpdadLOphsiI5rYR3cgmtn5AkcoEqNdFSLSTwIoNfvcE2akit0rd94g9YQtwHH7Vds6/s400/food+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732364704095400338" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Place the chicken in the middle of the baking dish. Take the butter and rub it all over the chicken. Then take salt and pepper and sprinkle all over, to season. Stick 3/4 of the herbs inside the chicken cavity and place the remaining herbs on top. (This will give the chicken a lot of flavor!) Also pop a couple of the garlic cloves inside the cavity and place the rest among the vegetables. Lastly, pour half the bottle of red cooking wine in the pan and, though I didn't do this,add about a cup of chicken broth as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPMe7HYgcYIfI6N4w1o2drMfeYUKq2Y4dMnLR4BNW6IQVIZyeVq__RIATG9csnSUx7uFUoLAL5beo2gFnNevxGKLo1kekK0td57V7uA965m62e1EAEv9yq2oK0BbGrGd5OPalVirPgdji/s400/food+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732364040594197746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lower the oven to 325 degrees and cook the chicken for about two hours (I was told about 1/2 hour cooking time per pound of chicken). I basted the chicken about every 30 minutes which means I took it out of the oven and with a spoon, collected the surrounding liquids and poured them over the chicken to retain its moisture. When the chicken looks golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it sit for ten minutes before digging in!</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguplWVQ99bykAgBtfWj3Yxo2OCdC2vJUZLILN8x0k8GFBBhe1yQ2WqM2-PkHwYzVEVRyfBFCuN-YgHab9gAISHItt39CNRhQ2oX1lq07Su7JEhY5rgoJi1NGKJ0SV6ZmCGTzQN6wAACjdn/s400/food+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732364694928938482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-31114820929685454212012-03-21T06:39:00.006-07:002012-03-25T09:02:52.864-07:00The Most Decadent Chocolate Cake<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I'm a little late in posting this, but for Valentine's Day, I made my husband the most amazingly decadent, rich, flourless chocolate cake. I don't consider myself a baker, but this has to be the best thing I ever baked! It wasn't too difficult to make and was a really impressive desert to serve and I couldn't help but pick at this cake until it was gone!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eNiOtytWy6zXOo8iTa_U3Z2NXAtHBznFyiSSO5DZhv7SHN1zDmNsrD72nH4JsWX9Ux16Ppj8_w0klmXtWVAUMIJs7M96b4ubRlFoErbbvl8AgsuxpWgTxUC87lM-3KkHUjkbEpNoRnyr/s1600/cake.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eNiOtytWy6zXOo8iTa_U3Z2NXAtHBznFyiSSO5DZhv7SHN1zDmNsrD72nH4JsWX9Ux16Ppj8_w0klmXtWVAUMIJs7M96b4ubRlFoErbbvl8AgsuxpWgTxUC87lM-3KkHUjkbEpNoRnyr/s400/cake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722379849101800274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">8 oz bittersweet chocolate</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 sticks unsalted butter</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 1/2 cup sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6 large eggs</span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">optional: powered sugar, strawberries</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees and buttering an 8 inch round baking pan. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and put it into a bowl with the butter. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XdctIvspyE_rsjQc6g4mdQ6JfBfAK8PT9neW4JDYdoaWEWdLhJFgeK4NDsIfbujfb1TcWZeUR6Yzm0XQc38MH0Mvh-OIJBYav2COvl5_eWWbn0vpOdjaHUVMtIL2NLxJ6LVdD4GmTend/s1600/P1060841.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XdctIvspyE_rsjQc6g4mdQ6JfBfAK8PT9neW4JDYdoaWEWdLhJFgeK4NDsIfbujfb1TcWZeUR6Yzm0XQc38MH0Mvh-OIJBYav2COvl5_eWWbn0vpOdjaHUVMtIL2NLxJ6LVdD4GmTend/s400/P1060841.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722348246691632562" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Place the glass bowl over a pot of boiling water and begin to stir until the chocolate and butter have melted and mixed together. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzT4282DdJ7YjgEPzWewlZn97M0YaG3Jk2FnJj7cBvHLLUH_dHN0tLiq3jAIQn6M71UtEqspqkc4ZRbjhsK-OEoBVPzqQvOX-dHVIN0pmptsn_sCIsBYd00I3uA0SOaB-xkql63DmEqFVc/s1600/P1060843.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzT4282DdJ7YjgEPzWewlZn97M0YaG3Jk2FnJj7cBvHLLUH_dHN0tLiq3jAIQn6M71UtEqspqkc4ZRbjhsK-OEoBVPzqQvOX-dHVIN0pmptsn_sCIsBYd00I3uA0SOaB-xkql63DmEqFVc/s400/P1060843.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722348236368960962" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Remove from the heat and mix in the sugar followed by the eggs and cocoa powder.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0bcjCT0EMTR1Qft9HBppU4C25uMjiW3i6GnkDOn7oDw1ooAeBg0rKxHLo0-mwlx6cgFWQBm2dW-4n2nHSuOuI7p2OdndAApVWOhihohTPLvuHuSIE2WuPJCbL4gh1BMdsdcsCAGGTzPZ/s1600/P1060847.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0bcjCT0EMTR1Qft9HBppU4C25uMjiW3i6GnkDOn7oDw1ooAeBg0rKxHLo0-mwlx6cgFWQBm2dW-4n2nHSuOuI7p2OdndAApVWOhihohTPLvuHuSIE2WuPJCbL4gh1BMdsdcsCAGGTzPZ/s400/P1060847.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722346201720585394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Pour the batter into the pan and bake in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes. You can dust the cake with some powdered sugar and top with strawberries like I did! This cake is super rich, so a small piece will be more than enough!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXKQBMTW86x4jYvT3XeS28h-9yTrSNKWtWXIQxCggUu7BKp8x74tgSRYPlbWwU0Ni-KV9Kakpf2EzrSUfdLQMXbUgtlpBN9_jCH8zppY59322c_vHmJQ4I39_IMrAWcLQd-WwZcOFia47/s1600/P1060852.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXKQBMTW86x4jYvT3XeS28h-9yTrSNKWtWXIQxCggUu7BKp8x74tgSRYPlbWwU0Ni-KV9Kakpf2EzrSUfdLQMXbUgtlpBN9_jCH8zppY59322c_vHmJQ4I39_IMrAWcLQd-WwZcOFia47/s400/P1060852.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722346189510142338" /></a><br /></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-46465364318218086362012-03-20T09:28:00.003-07:002012-03-20T13:01:42.287-07:00Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">When we go out for Chinese, I love ordering lettuce wraps because they are low carb and very satisfying. I love that they are crunchy and think it's fun assembling your own meal (even though it's also a little messy!) I made these hoisin flavored lettuce wraps for dinner one night and not only were they so easy to make, they were also a big hit with the hubby!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><div style="text-align: left; "><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2a6fcpX75SCILHfegkPIaKh_aS4hNNaDi2Kh3E6poowBlhf2L-Pnn-q08eh3tLCOdKMQoc0Q9UET6GwP3S6uVc8fd9OCitqLzlP7qcrh1xwo_8YskuInW18gI3NbdvaTGoiAgUH4ADJd/s400/P1060902.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722019603533777970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></u></div></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3 chicken breasts</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3 scallions</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 red pepper, diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 white onion, diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 can water chestnuts, diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/4 cup slivered almonds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 large shiitake mushrooms, diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 garlic cloves, diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 tbsp fresh ginger, diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">4 tbsp hoisin sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 tbsp rice vinegar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 tbsp soy sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 tsp worcestershire sauce sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3 tbsp canola oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Start by dicing all the vegetables and chicken. This is probably the most time consuming element of the dish.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcJZDrPMguXAxwrwoUbYLRqjckob5-L02ZxRqU7J48x7iwUQuwqIWmwYgpoifBS_l93UpR7ePW5oTSXs4hDbJEcUyVwUyrh7QyLnQlA7nZuFnnn4BtC8IKnUH6mu6dAbBckZ84qqrXL4E/s1600/P1060893.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcJZDrPMguXAxwrwoUbYLRqjckob5-L02ZxRqU7J48x7iwUQuwqIWmwYgpoifBS_l93UpR7ePW5oTSXs4hDbJEcUyVwUyrh7QyLnQlA7nZuFnnn4BtC8IKnUH6mu6dAbBckZ84qqrXL4E/s400/P1060893.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722019927945707746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Heat the canola oil on medium high heat in a wok then toss in the garlic and ginger and let cook for 45 seconds. Add all the veggies and cook until the onions and peppers have wilted a bit. Then add in the chicken and stir until it has cooked throughout. Add the soy, hoisin and </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">worcestershire sauces and rice vinegar and mix.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9MHb3_8ltnFUSR5B99nQfmEu0Q7l5I57om4GKeFEAqyskj5rrchC4tisZHjxrilIIPzDoaIKBDkcXN6s_PSspztd788irCikTaNiOMnfi8XrLSSWYlCBqHpn-misr1NwKOljuI8YtYHx/s1600/P1060896.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9MHb3_8ltnFUSR5B99nQfmEu0Q7l5I57om4GKeFEAqyskj5rrchC4tisZHjxrilIIPzDoaIKBDkcXN6s_PSspztd788irCikTaNiOMnfi8XrLSSWYlCBqHpn-misr1NwKOljuI8YtYHx/s400/P1060896.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722019642112935330" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">To serve, wash and pat dry some large lettuce leaves. Smear some hoisin sauce on them and place a big heaping of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top. The diners can wrap their own lettuce and make a bit of a mess in the process :)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmgDi69mhJiEY23b5kiDh4p-C1gH8YDu6XVyRO5sJZEgyUFXZOILzeE8TamrK7MZOWnezBuZnbZKvFdP33ngSImUo6zaHwYUOxpp3pKuopVx39FdUYjK2ikV3dAmhjlmSDaafyHPSAVDr/s1600/P1060900.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmgDi69mhJiEY23b5kiDh4p-C1gH8YDu6XVyRO5sJZEgyUFXZOILzeE8TamrK7MZOWnezBuZnbZKvFdP33ngSImUo6zaHwYUOxpp3pKuopVx39FdUYjK2ikV3dAmhjlmSDaafyHPSAVDr/s400/P1060900.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722019629780585762" /></a>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-14338359494261380222012-02-22T07:25:00.000-08:002012-02-23T07:37:53.892-08:00Balsamic Glazed Scallops over Spaghetti Squash<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Over dinner recently, my good friend Lisa was telling me about the amazing spaghetti squash pasta she made for her (very lucky) husband. She inspired me to try an ingredient I had not only barely ever eaten, let alone made at home! For some reason, scallops just seemed like the perfect protein to pair with the squash and I was excited to be cooking two new items for the first time. Lisa, you'd be proud, the dish came out de-li-cious!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhGHkMDJYrfl94P4vRf2Izn4gkJkUS9aRTBU4nzLh-JcRb_EOEpU1ggKQHCkLoHNL7lxvWHwqwtf3bQlB5s4HZCk_8NpMZnwBJQwTivhc8IP3xjryTbNKPF70RZ6HfjIX5A_1fH7kK98z/s400/P1060891.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711983180702265986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">(makes 1 serving)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 spaghetti squash</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 scallops</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">6 tbsp balsamic vinegar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 garlic cloves, diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tbsp olive oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tbsp butter</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. With a fork, prick your spaghetti squash all over and then place in the oven for about an hour and a half until the skin is really soft. Some recipes will tell you to slice the squash open before you place it in the oven, but I found that IMPOSSIBLE to do, so just throw it whole.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4h3iyPS8txUAwWQVfAuZcqe5OxDn7hunfFIwJbffLE7NIDqoMDHi0ptvzEs3x_BJE7vqi8I1cF677qHKxHnPXmT6mSnIUjSjyYzmnkK1zPOyspcuveQ2HaUbz_WRzRLCDxCs8oeb4LqJC/s1600/P1060870.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4h3iyPS8txUAwWQVfAuZcqe5OxDn7hunfFIwJbffLE7NIDqoMDHi0ptvzEs3x_BJE7vqi8I1cF677qHKxHnPXmT6mSnIUjSjyYzmnkK1zPOyspcuveQ2HaUbz_WRzRLCDxCs8oeb4LqJC/s400/P1060870.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711986846791101426" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Remove the squash and let it sit for ten minutes before cutting in half. </span></span></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ieEOKmIUFpwyBt7vlFXl6NvVnsVch1MVJNyZpZbBOpihWvq9FG2g_UWBmHQHPV1AU4goi9HLreBjYFTXOQCtGyG2zRCqlKKI6RRFdzOqjeH1tTiNNmBOTaQ83qc9lX6BmiiF7ro4DHqf/s1600/P1060872.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ieEOKmIUFpwyBt7vlFXl6NvVnsVch1MVJNyZpZbBOpihWvq9FG2g_UWBmHQHPV1AU4goi9HLreBjYFTXOQCtGyG2zRCqlKKI6RRFdzOqjeH1tTiNNmBOTaQ83qc9lX6BmiiF7ro4DHqf/s400/P1060872.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711986831018176210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Scoop out the seeds and middle then spoon out the stringy spaghetti portion and set aside.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppJPk0m1EllbdOKraN9anH8AfL24uDU381ucKmsCTjXYDevsaJHANG4GRLLYHvnVNADr8ejYrXv1qfA5NIRE0IiI-8WcNogCfb4LhRE5PdQMzCnT7UtDkj17ekDAWUPrj6EF7CBtaf4tc/s1600/P1060877.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppJPk0m1EllbdOKraN9anH8AfL24uDU381ucKmsCTjXYDevsaJHANG4GRLLYHvnVNADr8ejYrXv1qfA5NIRE0IiI-8WcNogCfb4LhRE5PdQMzCnT7UtDkj17ekDAWUPrj6EF7CBtaf4tc/s400/P1060877.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711985283089732322" style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Rinse the scallops then toss with garlic and balsamic vinegar.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRx7B3Uq0SnXTNhGzU3oVgCCZt6xS4w7Him-8nnB1QiCXbkieZcEdebnPB2vkgaG6aMz3cZYVVQFem9GPEWSnH5H5kIzFNG4f7HGXXx3_rsa0hGRhyJWQkJXgmAmlpS5c-wJns5nRxr_5L/s1600/P1060874.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRx7B3Uq0SnXTNhGzU3oVgCCZt6xS4w7Him-8nnB1QiCXbkieZcEdebnPB2vkgaG6aMz3cZYVVQFem9GPEWSnH5H5kIzFNG4f7HGXXx3_rsa0hGRhyJWQkJXgmAmlpS5c-wJns5nRxr_5L/s400/P1060874.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711986823136380802" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Heat up the olive oil and butter in a frying pan then sear the scallops for 3 minutes on each side.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUljGUxRKE0j8xlTZ7JaAApPlHwUBuOyO9LVTwsuUn4qoHXHtK_PWpM1xN63VVmsOKnQJSXueqw4xNhtefjch6ndZsppZW6LJnaJ8AF6UuIhXJGHhYz6xI3zvPDGRvkFGkeLDmxrcQ48D/s1600/P1060878.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUljGUxRKE0j8xlTZ7JaAApPlHwUBuOyO9LVTwsuUn4qoHXHtK_PWpM1xN63VVmsOKnQJSXueqw4xNhtefjch6ndZsppZW6LJnaJ8AF6UuIhXJGHhYz6xI3zvPDGRvkFGkeLDmxrcQ48D/s400/P1060878.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711985271456491026" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">When the scallops are cooked, set aside and toss in the rest of the balsamic vinegar and garlic, letting it simmer until the alcohol has dissolved and the sauce thickens.</span></span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjQFoMGm-Bf4sRaiXTFITNB5cUJcGP-K2pDdmjo0EvAV0YEc4hWuxJ_MFM1hzlaLWtWyWIlzioB8tQ0tGSlgTBaG82lhF0i7-Ao06RaivOoc-JqnJ3eTUQMk9ZM8EKEswueIdfR1jaQcF/s1600/P1060884.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjQFoMGm-Bf4sRaiXTFITNB5cUJcGP-K2pDdmjo0EvAV0YEc4hWuxJ_MFM1hzlaLWtWyWIlzioB8tQ0tGSlgTBaG82lhF0i7-Ao06RaivOoc-JqnJ3eTUQMk9ZM8EKEswueIdfR1jaQcF/s400/P1060884.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711985265755205490" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Prepare something green to serve alongside the scallops and squash, because every meal should have something green in it! For this dish, I prepared some sauteed mixed kale with garlic.</span></span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAD7bvOa7Kqdxb3TUkxuJl-ce-lYOgWKhnNJcAandmZwsTKqEBksffJPwyFtQFuWjd5YL-H8A0tSi85kB7X_1iA5zwA8mf9LAEXyLjuE_MF4ZMhE31_qE9f8-XMNlfIZ4QmzzW-5L3kkS/s1600/P1060888.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAD7bvOa7Kqdxb3TUkxuJl-ce-lYOgWKhnNJcAandmZwsTKqEBksffJPwyFtQFuWjd5YL-H8A0tSi85kB7X_1iA5zwA8mf9LAEXyLjuE_MF4ZMhE31_qE9f8-XMNlfIZ4QmzzW-5L3kkS/s400/P1060888.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711983222450494050" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Place the scallops over the spaghetti squash and drizzle with lots of the balsamic glaze. This dish will impress anyone, especially you, with how little effort and time went in to making it!</span></span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9_aSfEaEFBBoJrasDgcjp_5_gzufKJ85HIX9JiussBWuoK06MPaz979ANlexxIn2vbRFbXj3atV_sm1Q9pecqnnbl750e0JymsMjoaiRsXDjNj-oMPNC52L5R_Bw9QwZHFr4xYhlqQ_1/s1600/P1060889.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9_aSfEaEFBBoJrasDgcjp_5_gzufKJ85HIX9JiussBWuoK06MPaz979ANlexxIn2vbRFbXj3atV_sm1Q9pecqnnbl750e0JymsMjoaiRsXDjNj-oMPNC52L5R_Bw9QwZHFr4xYhlqQ_1/s400/P1060889.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711983188371147874" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></span></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-66882998887648926752012-02-12T08:39:00.000-08:002012-02-15T14:20:19.396-08:00Blueberry Muffins<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've been baking. A lot. I have to say, cooking is a lot easier than baking because there's room for modification and experimentation. When it comes to baking, there's a recipe and you follow it. However, if you have the right recipes, baked goods can be pretty delicious. I had a bag of frozen blueberries on hand the other day and thought whole wheat blueberry muffins sounded interesting and difficult to screw up. I was right. With the addition of some lemon zest and sour cream, these muffins were tangy and delicious!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcY3iTBkNfbR9DE5ElDqp67Cqwy0jN1zLFJZGhUhmCkNbiXwhGBkcoFx_xllkzaQ4xnwuzwkZBxNV5RlIXJ8oXkvPtFaww2JWNuvWYld6MiGs3p-n5FYQEHej6w6Y3dEDV4FdOftPVVeB/s400/P1060862.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708290910514367202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened</span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 large egg</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3/4 cup sour cream</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp grated lemon zest</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp baking soda</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees and using butter to grease your muffin tins.</span></span></span></span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlyZtxXiVvv18SZwh336HZY6LwMwnaMx1bUOVJs1X9ANqfIGYYVvRnzOZpR5douicXnwdEX1nWzuoGn7WLWRAipmMQTsdcUgYam16L3Hc5bHd0yyoRKgdwJ8aPQh8f62jw42SxQNDux5P/s1600/P1060854.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlyZtxXiVvv18SZwh336HZY6LwMwnaMx1bUOVJs1X9ANqfIGYYVvRnzOZpR5douicXnwdEX1nWzuoGn7WLWRAipmMQTsdcUgYam16L3Hc5bHd0yyoRKgdwJ8aPQh8f62jw42SxQNDux5P/s400/P1060854.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708292581960686674" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well, followed by the sour cream and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt separately then add into the mixture, little by little, combining with the mixer until well-incorporated. Gently fold in the blueberries.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1gUDLjy-RnMXcAknpVktselzb6dlgMy60XNsMx8iCvU22phQoOokCEYh0WF2f5jcYp_x6DWawhwkZ_7KBHe97SAxTZ_tfnHRePOl8RkOEedTVv2qActP0ozhvt4hla4loDOPYMo8rnnW/s1600/P1060855.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1gUDLjy-RnMXcAknpVktselzb6dlgMy60XNsMx8iCvU22phQoOokCEYh0WF2f5jcYp_x6DWawhwkZ_7KBHe97SAxTZ_tfnHRePOl8RkOEedTVv2qActP0ozhvt4hla4loDOPYMo8rnnW/s400/P1060855.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708292573396375666" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Scoop the mixture into the muffin tin, filling about 3/4 of the way up. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the muffins have browned on top.</span></span></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopvhaU91oR_bM9R4PMrrVU-J6GVo3-dBhfG8IMeutdCJHVAxk6YDy62-waSNH16D4jclytYQQrhliAFl7CwwGSQc1OTDRk0fErrnqahFaJrBh-eb7CZVc1TeSSNpgipdHhzqaPN3CjIfc/s1600/P1060858.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopvhaU91oR_bM9R4PMrrVU-J6GVo3-dBhfG8IMeutdCJHVAxk6YDy62-waSNH16D4jclytYQQrhliAFl7CwwGSQc1OTDRk0fErrnqahFaJrBh-eb7CZVc1TeSSNpgipdHhzqaPN3CjIfc/s400/P1060858.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708290917012327170" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Let them cool and enjoy with a cup of coffee for breakfast!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LSQqrG_M2FGrqQ7cx3WZ8CpFaWxMfzFIuzfy76wWgc_DNQnQlphrkYmkpI5eRXliPkkGXwMGC2Rcvn6LamHzvaovBPA0_bByUaHiMD_shAPDY45mvVcOCRse_CofdNvWqAPvDgHcv02A/s1600/P1060864.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8LSQqrG_M2FGrqQ7cx3WZ8CpFaWxMfzFIuzfy76wWgc_DNQnQlphrkYmkpI5eRXliPkkGXwMGC2Rcvn6LamHzvaovBPA0_bByUaHiMD_shAPDY45mvVcOCRse_CofdNvWqAPvDgHcv02A/s400/P1060864.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708290903289787106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-21216637809490415982012-01-17T07:22:00.000-08:002012-01-29T07:42:09.779-08:00Turkey Enchiladas<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love, love, love Mexican food! Unfortunately, I don't eat it as often as I like because it can really pile on the weight. I decided to try and make my own enchiladas recently, only I swapped the chopped beef for ground lean turkey which I am sure saved me a lot of calories! The enchiladas were both healthy and tasty and honestly, so easy to make!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJZ8cdpCWt7CXOiqGGEkwfUmDViqCQTrULANAeHXfkfY7HX2eNIPkrbRWGm3w0Wc8NwbTRQbM-6Qk6hU0oFznXxDg-U9z7j9zVyuyw360KREBfeKtRQIxrp-1_JFHt8S6GV7J50wDiBDn/s400/P1060685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698622383534705202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Enchilada Ingredients</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 flour tortillas</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 can pre-made enchilada sauce</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 lb ground lean turkey</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">22scallions, diced</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 small onion, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 garlic cloves, diced</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tomato, seeded and diced</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 tbsp cumin</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 tbsp coriander</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 tbsp paprika</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pinch of cayenne pepper</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">handful of shredded cheddar cheese</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 can refried beans</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp olive oil</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Heat the olive oil in a pan then toss in the onions, 2 of the scallions and tomatoes. Saute for a few minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add in the ground turkey and spices, and mix until the meat has cooked through. While everything is cooking, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZ7C-CQ9pKd2c7BXNreocOE40HElaogdw6jlFxh8aNcodyprywoPmuRu-7gBMDPne-W3xgG5u4IgDvO9qUBPEZfQG18DG4P4MvmrxEEGDMl62853hyirczivB-_fPnJfqsy_XjSsRcrWd/s1600/P1060677.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZ7C-CQ9pKd2c7BXNreocOE40HElaogdw6jlFxh8aNcodyprywoPmuRu-7gBMDPne-W3xgG5u4IgDvO9qUBPEZfQG18DG4P4MvmrxEEGDMl62853hyirczivB-_fPnJfqsy_XjSsRcrWd/s400/P1060677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698624263783804802" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Spread about 3/4 of a cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Take the first tortilla and dip it in the sauce, then flip and dip the other side. Spoon about 1/2 - 3/4 cup of the turkey into the middle of the tortilla, roll it up and move to one end. Repeat with the next three tortillas as well. You'll also want to spoon some of the enchilada sauce on top of the rolled up tortillas.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzcX1i_FK4bLdsewqu_4Jn7VrsViVntELaQdH_38gbapPaXPm_iWxPnESUhzG7iW35HXuOZpQzKZ7w_VB_ShE9Zafbw9Wn_bvTU15YFkvnLbyTsaYDwGV-0ZqvppMavYcbhAluISN5Zdr/s1600/P1060679.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzcX1i_FK4bLdsewqu_4Jn7VrsViVntELaQdH_38gbapPaXPm_iWxPnESUhzG7iW35HXuOZpQzKZ7w_VB_ShE9Zafbw9Wn_bvTU15YFkvnLbyTsaYDwGV-0ZqvppMavYcbhAluISN5Zdr/s400/P1060679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698624251313624434" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Sprinkle some of the cheddar cheese on top, glob on a few spoonfuls of refried beans here and there, then sprinkle with the remaining scallions.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgD44HZGykPYpersRtAN-Lhe65VGd5xzEZbtCSji9OUAzs1S3NNvGwxUQRt0XLS0y27pfyIUBm1PDsYm1fRcxveMBEPheIYYnuzGIWerOuZ9c0as7RbDvo9pe2ciUAOlty9M2P1guMg9z/s1600/P1060681.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgD44HZGykPYpersRtAN-Lhe65VGd5xzEZbtCSji9OUAzs1S3NNvGwxUQRt0XLS0y27pfyIUBm1PDsYm1fRcxveMBEPheIYYnuzGIWerOuZ9c0as7RbDvo9pe2ciUAOlty9M2P1guMg9z/s400/P1060681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698624248710644018" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Pop in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the insides have heated up, about 15 minutes. You can serve with some sliced up avocados or guacamole, some reduced fat sour cream and diced tomatoes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjw_QxSaNHPya0Eo7n9KD0FoGrGfIpi2vp-HqRP27X8YK_xKHhkRIr4Z7wlnv9ipSC2Mtg81K-CnUTj_N4L5p7xZ7MVuFj-XzggqTjHR-uwCInEegNR87t87eQVls3T2f4Bh2-INaF_nq/s1600/P1060684.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjw_QxSaNHPya0Eo7n9KD0FoGrGfIpi2vp-HqRP27X8YK_xKHhkRIr4Z7wlnv9ipSC2Mtg81K-CnUTj_N4L5p7xZ7MVuFj-XzggqTjHR-uwCInEegNR87t87eQVls3T2f4Bh2-INaF_nq/s400/P1060684.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698622387758476962" /></a>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-52040240067721382612012-01-08T12:22:00.000-08:002012-01-11T11:54:37.783-08:00Yummy Meatballs<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've always wanted to make meatballs, but for some reason I've been intimidated. I just thought it would be difficult to not only make them, but make them well. Meatballs are great because it lets you indulge your red meat craving without having to consume an entire steak or burger. I found a recipe and gave them a shot and was pleasantly surprised at how good they came out! Just a warning, don't make these in advance and let them sit out too long... and don't reheat them in the microwave, or they will dry out (which I did for my husband who got home late the night I made them). Enjoy!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJJjj-GX93Ymx7cgnVRUEsYHA3g8vRF8v8T75BUblh6bPu4HqyKlQEloPJnJgMfMCO_CGX2HVt40_gFKOCSMbuUDdMAsvcrHzwtdWrgcYrAzDn6S05PeroXGFoIrWyzHGiCofgRIqinHB/s1600/P1060667.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0D2Ne-SXCaJUyrBK7J1qmHm9DeWH05G5GMeyVxFAe_SWG9uLHXDojNwgC_aefA207r9wY6xRkHfrCYFhSjwvqZxR0HbPSuF0Fwh5whjDN6MQ9EGAnAp5Oa1kHSONi7hIGm6iG5PKEkoQp/s1600/P1060666.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0D2Ne-SXCaJUyrBK7J1qmHm9DeWH05G5GMeyVxFAe_SWG9uLHXDojNwgC_aefA207r9wY6xRkHfrCYFhSjwvqZxR0HbPSuF0Fwh5whjDN6MQ9EGAnAp5Oa1kHSONi7hIGm6iG5PKEkoQp/s400/P1060666.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695364620514433954" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Meatball Ingredients</span></span></b></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 lb ground veal</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 lb ground beef</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 large eggs, beaten</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/3 cup grated parmesan</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 cloves finely chopped and sauteed garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup panko bread crumbs</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp chopped oregano</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">salt and peppe</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">r</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This recipe was so easy to make! Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl...</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQeuuNsHQDHJL_ju8euTW1sm92C326c4tWBuMonLCD5OTZrh5k68RJSHIxCWA1euvGdMRaWjG2jafjjLoiu9fAfO5ieoodxa6xrucMXJ9JiZ8koeiUj8eNtZbcpx9DUA10cR1etC3Memj/s1600/P1060659.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQeuuNsHQDHJL_ju8euTW1sm92C326c4tWBuMonLCD5OTZrh5k68RJSHIxCWA1euvGdMRaWjG2jafjjLoiu9fAfO5ieoodxa6xrucMXJ9JiZ8koeiUj8eNtZbcpx9DUA10cR1etC3Memj/s400/P1060659.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695362571155069554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiv5y4qFPZeyxgFrdQsHTSJ9PntduqmSbpGIN8xAh1GibZcI3vtTzKrgbhQBjS1Ik0FZ8205t7ZpQx4rq8nJ9xNeBKTiGkqIcTFLBEJYsrJQSLFRq57MKI7zF7ON0ykKK6sLi-UjykVFME/s1600/P1060660.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiv5y4qFPZeyxgFrdQsHTSJ9PntduqmSbpGIN8xAh1GibZcI3vtTzKrgbhQBjS1Ik0FZ8205t7ZpQx4rq8nJ9xNeBKTiGkqIcTFLBEJYsrJQSLFRq57MKI7zF7ON0ykKK6sLi-UjykVFME/s1600/P1060660.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiv5y4qFPZeyxgFrdQsHTSJ9PntduqmSbpGIN8xAh1GibZcI3vtTzKrgbhQBjS1Ik0FZ8205t7ZpQx4rq8nJ9xNeBKTiGkqIcTFLBEJYsrJQSLFRq57MKI7zF7ON0ykKK6sLi-UjykVFME/s400/P1060660.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695362561745837954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry until the meatballs are fully cooked. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiv5y4qFPZeyxgFrdQsHTSJ9PntduqmSbpGIN8xAh1GibZcI3vtTzKrgbhQBjS1Ik0FZ8205t7ZpQx4rq8nJ9xNeBKTiGkqIcTFLBEJYsrJQSLFRq57MKI7zF7ON0ykKK6sLi-UjykVFME/s1600/P1060660.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cdX0Nt89GVanG2EcO-3YSU4Ns1MvfrwKYAAKX7EwLxxGY3PeFdrC4vr2WqZ1LjUS2H6AsGu8BSW7ao1h4_dDvvuWJ-KIn293s2J1UcOZSPcqzTYCsNqEFqD7Dy-zcEjH3ULpNEi2yXzV/s1600/P1060662.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cdX0Nt89GVanG2EcO-3YSU4Ns1MvfrwKYAAKX7EwLxxGY3PeFdrC4vr2WqZ1LjUS2H6AsGu8BSW7ao1h4_dDvvuWJ-KIn293s2J1UcOZSPcqzTYCsNqEFqD7Dy-zcEjH3ULpNEi2yXzV/s400/P1060662.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695362554100331586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You'll need to turn them around with tongs to make sure all sides cook.</span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwNpe-n-qgLndKgJnTgHCMFlRBZjoLxCYWl-ySrJbJmXbsfhHMsfE6AhotapWFxJe7VAEgM2C_wpqCDTyA4rGdf_exnoaEG1-Xo8rbWVuTiqa5cOwOPkvq1ghVCK9GucOCvF1gLIG3VEe/s1600/P1060663.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwNpe-n-qgLndKgJnTgHCMFlRBZjoLxCYWl-ySrJbJmXbsfhHMsfE6AhotapWFxJe7VAEgM2C_wpqCDTyA4rGdf_exnoaEG1-Xo8rbWVuTiqa5cOwOPkvq1ghVCK9GucOCvF1gLIG3VEe/s400/P1060663.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695364612008759218" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">When the meatballs are done, you can eat them plain or toss them over some spaghetti with marinara sauce!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJJjj-GX93Ymx7cgnVRUEsYHA3g8vRF8v8T75BUblh6bPu4HqyKlQEloPJnJgMfMCO_CGX2HVt40_gFKOCSMbuUDdMAsvcrHzwtdWrgcYrAzDn6S05PeroXGFoIrWyzHGiCofgRIqinHB/s400/P1060667.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695364629063925746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-79393814440150153232012-01-07T07:35:00.001-08:002012-01-08T07:07:17.228-08:00Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Aioli and Asian Slaw<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Burgers have kind of become my thing. I love experimenting and making lots of different kinds, like turkey burgers, lentil burgers and chicken apple burgers! I find it fun to experiment with different proteins, seeing what kind of combinations I can come up with! Right before the new year, I decided to try my hand at tuna burgers, since I always love them in restaurants. They came out yummy, but it's not the cheapest protein to turn into a burger! I also made some wasabi aioli and awesome asia slaw to serve with it... the result was a very satisfied husband :)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrclOMBU9bfaquwDgXz_MIspXWjAFixMumSaeUZFEkeb4UAVZtRPz_HlC2T4MIsOhJ3sxb7EjpIzdAFkoJq1_ydiCTTk65X9fKAikpG8T5qGHRK55GOf16fC9oCN6zapLPpxEJ8oALdiar/s400/P1060291.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685266720593057922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Burger Ingredients</span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 lb sushi grade ahi tuna, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbsp honey</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tbsp black sesame seeds</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 scallions, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tbsp toasted sesame oil</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Start by chopping up the tuna, until it's pretty smooth. In a bowl, mix the tuna with the cilantro, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, scallions and sesame oil.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19waer2NY9PfohLhbPP_KDHPYvHrfAojRY_hhpi7lGXbHhASqlAtjWVv-p2_sacKpy09_7pA2XHrqPWn80qQh11PDXZt2s9mngMHrtNOBDrhrhUzkYfVSbdtv1Lvxqq0FWaB-QkHkipsC/s1600/P1060246.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19waer2NY9PfohLhbPP_KDHPYvHrfAojRY_hhpi7lGXbHhASqlAtjWVv-p2_sacKpy09_7pA2XHrqPWn80qQh11PDXZt2s9mngMHrtNOBDrhrhUzkYfVSbdtv1Lvxqq0FWaB-QkHkipsC/s400/P1060246.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685274177345262562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Form the mixture into patties and cook in a pan with olive oil over medium heat until the burgers have seared on the outside and remain a little rare on the inside. Be careful, it's easy to overcook them, but they'll be a lot more tasty and moist if left a little pink in the middle.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVIawhwzjL-UoDGAhjusxuLNkCfTx_CY49BhTbbacJYz_sMaG5Czn8_XCAwqwGlneqHkXotBaNwHmHheMbwQDWZojHyLRraEhf2yvAE1KOowgvkUT_OSNDdmYn6NeBe7JtM9QwOyXXJUI/s1600/P1060248.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVIawhwzjL-UoDGAhjusxuLNkCfTx_CY49BhTbbacJYz_sMaG5Czn8_XCAwqwGlneqHkXotBaNwHmHheMbwQDWZojHyLRraEhf2yvAE1KOowgvkUT_OSNDdmYn6NeBe7JtM9QwOyXXJUI/s400/P1060248.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685274175610716114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Wasabi Mayo Ingredients</span></span></b></div></span><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp mayo (regular or low-fat)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 tbsp wasabi paste</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">juice of 1/2 lime</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">For the mayo, simply mix all the above ingredients together in a bowl!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKWWMxOo2Cs58fqwpCkpVYEYA4YSYTjZNDBOyLf6w5APW-6iVYWcIxLBzCx1DbhdcJmqhcyQhAXY5rzYU51239pcLErmE4Cy7AF5AHpuYq1eYkaSkp_Grw2vHT_CCxqd2m9e1o6ohyeb8/s1600/P1060250.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKWWMxOo2Cs58fqwpCkpVYEYA4YSYTjZNDBOyLf6w5APW-6iVYWcIxLBzCx1DbhdcJmqhcyQhAXY5rzYU51239pcLErmE4Cy7AF5AHpuYq1eYkaSkp_Grw2vHT_CCxqd2m9e1o6ohyeb8/s400/P1060250.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685270875914160546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Slaw Ingredients</span></span></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 carrot</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 red bell pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 cup red cabbage</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 cup cilantro</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4 scallions</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3/4 tbsp minced garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tbsp minced fresh ginger</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 1/2 tbsp creamy peanut butter</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp vegetable oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp rice vinegar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">This slaw is so easy and so tasty! Just cut the carrots, scallions and peppers into thin matchsticks and chop up the cilantro, ginger and cabbage. In a separate bowl, combine all the liquid ingredients to make the dressing and then pour over all the vegetables. I recommend combining closer to serving time otherwise the slaw might become wilted.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJnxuj24da8cge5cVQ23y9EpvdtKAXDaN57ioe1Ku-JXbxS6irJdmf5GtVnBcZ4ygO9GHHMzny3R-8Rw0cg9CQEr0nIXSTU4X9MIP0f3RsH6VN0I824_X8YDlbc-5HOu00NeYYiNQgyoNh/s1600/P1060252.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJnxuj24da8cge5cVQ23y9EpvdtKAXDaN57ioe1Ku-JXbxS6irJdmf5GtVnBcZ4ygO9GHHMzny3R-8Rw0cg9CQEr0nIXSTU4X9MIP0f3RsH6VN0I824_X8YDlbc-5HOu00NeYYiNQgyoNh/s400/P1060252.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685270871451776994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Top the tuna burgers with some wasabi mayo and serve alongside a big heaping of slaw!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8v2plkCz8XfwdBe0Jm_066yIhnZ03wkZpN0FsSdI-g_CYtHbX8bRhjymt_nlmm2Qf5F9mINCQ4JiTGCknL4GkEhlmWS4pkZcA2rlSTs8-kVmLjDTgoYCn1Ny6kMiBERTE_ydxYVCawnU4/s1600/P1060290.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8v2plkCz8XfwdBe0Jm_066yIhnZ03wkZpN0FsSdI-g_CYtHbX8bRhjymt_nlmm2Qf5F9mINCQ4JiTGCknL4GkEhlmWS4pkZcA2rlSTs8-kVmLjDTgoYCn1Ny6kMiBERTE_ydxYVCawnU4/s400/P1060290.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685266722290198706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-79813499586312246872011-12-06T06:19:00.000-08:002011-12-12T07:22:31.098-08:00Lemon Ricotta Cakesters<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It seems I've been bitten by the baking bug lately! Since I usually send my husband lunch, it's nice to have the occasional home baked good to toss into the lunch bag! I was watching the Food Network recently and saw Giada whipping up a batch of these yummy looking lemon ricotta cookies, so I just had to try them! They tasted great but I was under the impression they'd be "cookies" whereas their softer texture made them a little more like cake than cookies. Either way, they were refreshingly unique and a nice change from the usual banana bread repertoire!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc04rft4w5WMP_mQh-WOT13gofh5epeqoemMTf9jntRCN_MYz0f_QPQ_OOf4N4WflAWZHGLRQno7D6lMZStfA7i7OAFm3vZjEkHzvVHbL7mmXYf87PV7N8kNmOFEHk1CLB-K0GiDbsE64c/s400/P1050562.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683051059247180002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cookie Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 stick unsalted butter, softened</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cups sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 eggs</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 15 oz container whole milk ricotta cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tbsp lemon juice</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">zest of 1 lemon</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Glaze Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup powdered sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tbsp lemon juice</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 lemon zest</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and set aside. In another bowl, combine the butter and sugar and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat until well incorporated. Then, add the ricotta, lemon juice and zest and combine. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLiB8d0XxyWtdGIym8kZkIOtmSo36jr8SJa7mUeNKF0XT4Bi7KC14LITKuNK2J55mlMVj7rtq_bQ7crqcDaZZNLO_KBU7AhBq5nvp5yWq8zUudp7qz0uLdDfgYhv3RH7dMBULSDNOqQ-8M/s1600/P1050551.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLiB8d0XxyWtdGIym8kZkIOtmSo36jr8SJa7mUeNKF0XT4Bi7KC14LITKuNK2J55mlMVj7rtq_bQ7crqcDaZZNLO_KBU7AhBq5nvp5yWq8zUudp7qz0uLdDfgYhv3RH7dMBULSDNOqQ-8M/s400/P1050551.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683053048376792386" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">When combined, add in the dry ingredients. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and spoon the dough on in 2 tbsp size portions. Bake for 15 minutes, remove and let cool for another 20 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SpL4E-Ws95bueozCGoWsNp80mXKKXuWvXDHVFdt9OUDHe_ImZJX9TxuBRjJFPTXgn_AfTThfewC2FVsOGay7tTEVstjvVSRux5K_OhPbYcOLdmTnd3_V_X7OUrmBZsMptOduBdzYL6dD/s1600/P1050554.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SpL4E-Ws95bueozCGoWsNp80mXKKXuWvXDHVFdt9OUDHe_ImZJX9TxuBRjJFPTXgn_AfTThfewC2FVsOGay7tTEVstjvVSRux5K_OhPbYcOLdmTnd3_V_X7OUrmBZsMptOduBdzYL6dD/s400/P1050554.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683052579944446050" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, lemon zest and juice until smooth. Spread about 1/2 tsp onto each cookie and let harden before enjoying!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72sqil_cwRBzKm3UZDxYQw3Q8ww0PTYKyfy2z0a4Vei-twNjMO3rWWLvb5vX7RllKiNsCDzaqIH5hC-bSQxImh5Ely2ixXaCq2MNnLTWFLHad-H6d9ysVS8FGfQiLLX11cM19Z9nI8HYF/s1600/P1050561.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72sqil_cwRBzKm3UZDxYQw3Q8ww0PTYKyfy2z0a4Vei-twNjMO3rWWLvb5vX7RllKiNsCDzaqIH5hC-bSQxImh5Ely2ixXaCq2MNnLTWFLHad-H6d9ysVS8FGfQiLLX11cM19Z9nI8HYF/s400/P1050561.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683051815813871250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-81185497654395644752011-11-20T05:51:00.000-08:002011-12-01T07:15:19.246-08:00Goat and Gruyere Quiche<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">A couple of weeks ago, we had a few friends over for brunch. Besides the usual spread of bagels, lox and fruit, I felt there had to be something homemade on the table. (Especially since I have a cooking blog!) I decided it had to include some yummy cheeses so I could go harass the guy at my local market's cheese counter for samples! I decided a Gruyere and Goat cheese quiche with mixed vegetables would be unique and showcase all the yummy cheeses I bought! The quiche was a success and, so easy, it's now one of my brunch "musts."</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9DrRskO-V9G69UMr_rpmoAK-L99Qj0IiVvXLCg8u8IYi45_MQ_q8WqDC9nYcffnKJxwJ3PAuiYtuXUJo_ULP0ySxJpc6dqr7kvjqqw3SdgKIeogS61MKOQDpyi-LL19pCVNsL6t8k5VI/s400/P1050609.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677088403980114914" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBtc6Slbph0r7Wf5wm20oip__rdaVmIR3n_4OJ86ck8pUghjaIGuJSW90f4Gtxivo-TD48k57rNY8CvNIkHYsxlLRGNCrFoywd6SPYjKZ7GgFWpxr8qpMZDd-ALmrMmTONeRhjBikqh0B/s1600/P1050588.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbsp unsalted butter</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 cup chopped yellow onions</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 lb mushrooms, sliced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 bunch of asparagus, cut into chunks</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tsp minced garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp chopped fresh basil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tsp chopped fresh thyme</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 tsp salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 1/4 cups half-and-half</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 cup grated Gruyere</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/2 tsp crushed red pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 large eggs</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">pre made pie crust</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees and chopping your vegetables. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBtc6Slbph0r7Wf5wm20oip__rdaVmIR3n_4OJ86ck8pUghjaIGuJSW90f4Gtxivo-TD48k57rNY8CvNIkHYsxlLRGNCrFoywd6SPYjKZ7GgFWpxr8qpMZDd-ALmrMmTONeRhjBikqh0B/s1600/P1050588.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBtc6Slbph0r7Wf5wm20oip__rdaVmIR3n_4OJ86ck8pUghjaIGuJSW90f4Gtxivo-TD48k57rNY8CvNIkHYsxlLRGNCrFoywd6SPYjKZ7GgFWpxr8qpMZDd-ALmrMmTONeRhjBikqh0B/s400/P1050588.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677098503347785106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetables. Cook until the vegetables have wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and let cool.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmR5vYjhMbqOVxf2MDVOAOMXan3Nxfq2O6kS3mTICGwpWkOTwSrr_NJWpMM1lUejTYN9aZOc7N8xWxKKJc0GE_Wwv_TLNWb6OX2ksqGNNdZ9nhDaY7VQgwkzg6DwKidakVtFSQZDy2jX0/s1600/P1050592.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmR5vYjhMbqOVxf2MDVOAOMXan3Nxfq2O6kS3mTICGwpWkOTwSrr_NJWpMM1lUejTYN9aZOc7N8xWxKKJc0GE_Wwv_TLNWb6OX2ksqGNNdZ9nhDaY7VQgwkzg6DwKidakVtFSQZDy2jX0/s400/P1050592.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677098496907682098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">In a bowl, beat together the eggs and half-and-half, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the Gruyere and crushed red pepper.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWUM2DxWvUFtKGbSie1pKRFIgHHL1Dc4ON_qwTV6drOb4dcWeBueilIz2Clm3IsikwJtoMhBR30RQ33PkKsrXLJU6Aguv_ZrIQ4u6u44lEwcUpc0M7dt_4Jj5NTCAI3H8zaOqIhTqU_Au/s1600/P1050597.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWUM2DxWvUFtKGbSie1pKRFIgHHL1Dc4ON_qwTV6drOb4dcWeBueilIz2Clm3IsikwJtoMhBR30RQ33PkKsrXLJU6Aguv_ZrIQ4u6u44lEwcUpc0M7dt_4Jj5NTCAI3H8zaOqIhTqU_Au/s400/P1050597.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677090116401028514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Spoon the cooked veggies into the pie crust.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgteC7E2z4nfryKDsEAhYTvfoq4WO1VymxcCLxeQTgncn4rUmnHSPc_feLdeS5csa8ogReOd5k8XOPj9vjH6Vm9zlsXRyp1K38IR0WNfStTbPmz5scikFrGW7W3i-WCguv_QhQkUYoHBeU/s1600/P1050600.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgteC7E2z4nfryKDsEAhYTvfoq4WO1VymxcCLxeQTgncn4rUmnHSPc_feLdeS5csa8ogReOd5k8XOPj9vjH6Vm9zlsXRyp1K38IR0WNfStTbPmz5scikFrGW7W3i-WCguv_QhQkUYoHBeU/s400/P1050600.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677090109119362194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Pour the liquid mixture over the veggies and crumble the goat cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until set. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqFKkZo5oUoJhfeFiiIuIBoE4JxwYWedK1MxlKG2LpQYQ_URymtoLVOqR7QqlstLjdPD_izTs0gADj2mjcxo_OF5ejN4CLLpE9iaU70u6Z_UIQBqh4Kd3IHLZaTQpWOogZwn_zyqQLdx_/s1600/P1050605.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqFKkZo5oUoJhfeFiiIuIBoE4JxwYWedK1MxlKG2LpQYQ_URymtoLVOqR7QqlstLjdPD_izTs0gADj2mjcxo_OF5ejN4CLLpE9iaU70u6Z_UIQBqh4Kd3IHLZaTQpWOogZwn_zyqQLdx_/s400/P1050605.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677088411281248226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">If you plan on serving this the next day, just heat in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees since it's best served warm!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6RHkOdtGI-zy_A_-_ub0EQ8_wwnIorlwdJ4L6i8LxW-F8vZ3f7pA0CB-5_2w6U59M7_FrcHo4e16iFk3T7o0JfMDHPfzSyw6d5BgQp5tgQNFTjBkYD42e-V8_REIPLKa6_94PXYTM-LN/s1600/P1050610.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY6RHkOdtGI-zy_A_-_ub0EQ8_wwnIorlwdJ4L6i8LxW-F8vZ3f7pA0CB-5_2w6U59M7_FrcHo4e16iFk3T7o0JfMDHPfzSyw6d5BgQp5tgQNFTjBkYD42e-V8_REIPLKa6_94PXYTM-LN/s400/P1050610.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677082909675411042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-47759555598974049382011-11-18T08:13:00.000-08:002011-11-20T05:39:57.925-08:00My Favorite; Carrot Cake<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">I've always big a BIG fan of carrot cake, particularly because I love the frosting! (I've actually bought a slice just to lick off the frosting!) This week, I decided to take a break from baking the usual chocolate chip banana bread my husband lives for and try my hand at my favorite. My carrot cake came out really delicious and disappeared way faster than I could have imagined! Note, the recipe posted below is meant for a larger cake, which requires making, stacking and frosting three separate cakes to form a layered carrot cake. I modified the recipe and used 2/3 of all the ingredients to make a single, larger, cake.!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSOowSfPrHIU3DkY9ew_NwJD2px6lH-zONO1oCiIJaNGYrxYrcmMKDqFm5oL0xfPWaajkOJmuSOboC08O1ldEBxO6fDqIejEPeSbit2hIanKlX-Oq-YjceZ88EfaV1n40s0CvINP0CnpB/s400/P1050787.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676370977658452930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>Cake Ingredients </b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Butter for greasing baking pan</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 cups all purpose flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 cups sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tsp baking soda</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tsp cinnamon</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tsp salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4 eggs</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1.5 cups vegetable oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 cups grated carrots</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 cup chopped pecans</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">4 rings canned pineapple, cut into chunks</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch pan with some butter. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsdqzn2B6sGJ4xdhV20-k8XL9YbehT9kSFuFk_VuQaphCV4nyxOFxH5rlEKKOsSTpHj8M8vf7v68lPeFlqfAuWiBuDqDVFpvfiTwNAU7hMbk8S5nZM1y8L5IVjposCvuXAp-r1kRujRGJ/s1600/P1050769.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsdqzn2B6sGJ4xdhV20-k8XL9YbehT9kSFuFk_VuQaphCV4nyxOFxH5rlEKKOsSTpHj8M8vf7v68lPeFlqfAuWiBuDqDVFpvfiTwNAU7hMbk8S5nZM1y8L5IVjposCvuXAp-r1kRujRGJ/s400/P1050769.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676373650104897698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><div style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Blend all the ingredients with a handheld mixer. </span></span></span></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><div style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AlTMf4pAZ0VDoDZlWosANz4u6lCEpyaWeZ-3LhMeN3N2YhPID49H4GiRGPIgfN-ND0H9BFbDhqrYKJ3xURfnGSs3WJBGsYz2cSjPuBIAM1B8ZCGc0tpXsnUxxYoSM7Q0i4aBdXA5-wua/s1600/P1050770.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AlTMf4pAZ0VDoDZlWosANz4u6lCEpyaWeZ-3LhMeN3N2YhPID49H4GiRGPIgfN-ND0H9BFbDhqrYKJ3xURfnGSs3WJBGsYz2cSjPuBIAM1B8ZCGc0tpXsnUxxYoSM7Q0i4aBdXA5-wua/s400/P1050770.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676373640427189554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Add the pineapple, carrots and pecans. Pour into a greased 9 inch pan and bake for 40-60 minutes or until browned on top. I say 40-60 minutes because everyone's oven is different and while the original recipe called for 40, mine required an hour. Some may need more time than others. </span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> </span></span></span></span></b></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT60wfTJjRMlOWL-67yJLhPRqm0xKR1vK0TTQbJTt4FGEbigjjDeooaorsuR6SlC2Y_MDEMiiXJM-KqFtK7DaTj3cWEa2qNMPkUhm71Wk27oiZxImoBDgHSpHqBrGGkvS8omg20yeKTjFH/s1600/P1050773.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT60wfTJjRMlOWL-67yJLhPRqm0xKR1vK0TTQbJTt4FGEbigjjDeooaorsuR6SlC2Y_MDEMiiXJM-KqFtK7DaTj3cWEa2qNMPkUhm71Wk27oiZxImoBDgHSpHqBrGGkvS8omg20yeKTjFH/s400/P1050773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676372615997470386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Frosting Ingredients</span></span></span></span></b></span></div></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 8oz packages of cream cheese, room temp</span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 stick unsalted better</span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> powdered sugar, to taste</span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtITLupreGw-truKbbrMZo1DjErPrYD4Fjs6nQ9fgjq00ZSNX9s12Ez40rQTMnSKSC_Ls6VyCzLykTiuwOQosHAyTS5bxfRK97ibD91ExaNcN4UVcV84bR3kBMOjmOVz-_yJtf0Cc8hVdk/s1600/P1050777.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtITLupreGw-truKbbrMZo1DjErPrYD4Fjs6nQ9fgjq00ZSNX9s12Ez40rQTMnSKSC_Ls6VyCzLykTiuwOQosHAyTS5bxfRK97ibD91ExaNcN4UVcV84bR3kBMOjmOVz-_yJtf0Cc8hVdk/s400/P1050777.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676372605218612226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">To make the frosting, whip together all the ingredients in a bowl. I don't specify the amount of powdered sugar because the original recipe calls for what I think is way too much, plus, people have different palettes for sweetness. I'd mix the other ingredients together and then go adding one tbsp of sugar at a time until it reaches the level of sweetness you're comfortable with.</span></span></span></span></b></span></div></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5R8vEAUtuckwaF-6zZDmpY5RjItQ1iRyADJsVJmd5Nw4P_q0FNsun69Uv4p1vOUR2-N0XDBvjV5M71PHAcS4Ml9s24gQXoOH9gcqcyytJTqPAbfaQtV_vjbCxQWbDJO_1Fa1dYrijqShO/s1600/P1050778.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5R8vEAUtuckwaF-6zZDmpY5RjItQ1iRyADJsVJmd5Nw4P_q0FNsun69Uv4p1vOUR2-N0XDBvjV5M71PHAcS4Ml9s24gQXoOH9gcqcyytJTqPAbfaQtV_vjbCxQWbDJO_1Fa1dYrijqShO/s400/P1050778.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676372595973068818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the frosting all over the cake.</span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></b></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_DMipLk3aioT9HmuyHtSg9raZHadpiG8uv9IRs1ggSj7GnVfXDTtMGlm7GcsmJtJpmp4NkihjStIXVfsJ0AakT2a195ZOH65x1JQNxQteHQTZgrJTfaFom1zSsYPyzHT9RtrW8mfea5m/s1600/P1050780.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_DMipLk3aioT9HmuyHtSg9raZHadpiG8uv9IRs1ggSj7GnVfXDTtMGlm7GcsmJtJpmp4NkihjStIXVfsJ0AakT2a195ZOH65x1JQNxQteHQTZgrJTfaFom1zSsYPyzHT9RtrW8mfea5m/s400/P1050780.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676370996274394370" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">You'll watch this cake disappear quickly, trust me! Mine did :)</span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></b></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0FsVlgebL8Tcviv_vdYJkX_CPPlyJHYRBJrAFHUru_PVgIIoqONirSfKyniDFxGICDh9FRPIndAbCfZ15GdbQD77uqVtu7-McPzfIrxecEIAfiAwlpOhIFiwFh3D_uVBavHVSXnGiG-2E/s1600/P1050783.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0FsVlgebL8Tcviv_vdYJkX_CPPlyJHYRBJrAFHUru_PVgIIoqONirSfKyniDFxGICDh9FRPIndAbCfZ15GdbQD77uqVtu7-McPzfIrxecEIAfiAwlpOhIFiwFh3D_uVBavHVSXnGiG-2E/s400/P1050783.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676370983121223474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><b><br /></b></span></div></span></b></span></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-2959455680964418692011-11-11T07:27:00.000-08:002011-11-13T07:53:13.278-08:00A Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4I21KAkR9UBhRj5y6zIrMIDb6JHsWo3H5hlPNz9SSkecYyFwudl_KaeP9nLHsG53eOTzBpamOG5LKJYpKDmp99OX8ECYiKQ-ona1I_h-9uovGxnmCsJOIQXboyhBrkRQhLsEjB6LcaSRz/s1600/P1050466.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: -webkit-xxx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">What thanksgiving dinner would be complete without a pumpkin pie? I made a really good pie that could be served alongside turkey, because it's a little more savory than the traditional dessert. In order to make this pie Parve for my kosher family, I used some dairy free coffee creamer. I've heard it's not the healthiest stuff on earth, but once in a while won't hurt! The result was a very tasty pumpkin pie that's a great alternative to the traditional version!</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXPfp50J-QZOpWNyWYqe3abzTPEb_ER0G_LVa2Gxyo5cBdE0tiMId-V9XfzImMIpjCkKMUrefbwsf7UoYMEmPnPdKu63LEged1MkFs0QD4OOTccjSL_moz7wsqBSZE-iegpRdnORDFnk9/s1600/P1050475.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXPfp50J-QZOpWNyWYqe3abzTPEb_ER0G_LVa2Gxyo5cBdE0tiMId-V9XfzImMIpjCkKMUrefbwsf7UoYMEmPnPdKu63LEged1MkFs0QD4OOTccjSL_moz7wsqBSZE-iegpRdnORDFnk9/s400/P1050475.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673761027291587138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1 pre-baked 9 inch pie crust</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">2 eggs</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1 1/2 tsp cinnamon</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1/4 tsp powdered ginger</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1/4 tsp ground nutmeg</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1/4 tsp salt</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1 3/4 cup mashed cooked pumpkin</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">1 cup non-dairy coffee creamer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Start by cracking the eggs into a bowl.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvmxSiToqnuGn2XfHGi1UqCIUUi09uzmMGdHnZKYRPfpyd4cIeJxnCH7ZqY7P2k4LLpVSIud4S1y_ckno-G9MRIkBGXJMRg34Z4sdVaMu83kFbYov4W3Bd-D_w7yIiRXf26jONVO1UjW3/s1600/P1050459.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvmxSiToqnuGn2XfHGi1UqCIUUi09uzmMGdHnZKYRPfpyd4cIeJxnCH7ZqY7P2k4LLpVSIud4S1y_ckno-G9MRIkBGXJMRg34Z4sdVaMu83kFbYov4W3Bd-D_w7yIiRXf26jONVO1UjW3/s400/P1050459.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673762270620736002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Whisk until frothy. I used a hand held electrical mixer to make life easier.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVdkPREinxIFRdcrjikn924cx4UI8RYyN21TWtJXT6VJKqWy9UCopaDGoZsxHUOkE3yrMiWCZgWU163fpE_YRM5spDNrHrdBqIOvUp_DbKkLJ3b6UMCJAxgexZ8i9LShUgBhAGdvTGiy7/s1600/P1050460.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVdkPREinxIFRdcrjikn924cx4UI8RYyN21TWtJXT6VJKqWy9UCopaDGoZsxHUOkE3yrMiWCZgWU163fpE_YRM5spDNrHrdBqIOvUp_DbKkLJ3b6UMCJAxgexZ8i9LShUgBhAGdvTGiy7/s400/P1050460.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673762266558065218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Beat in the sugar, then spices and salt followed by the pumpkin and creamer. Mix until well blended.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxCxoG2az0lSy81ddkVZVqtVg6U_qvb7mofxtjxUnJONH0kg4-9KnRh99w2ci0I0r3gRaHTEpNdM6BieztlpU-lm5pX2QcPUIfk-lsFnqqgD-eup-2Dstonf2q9yXZD4Wd7faRL6cVXah/s1600/P1050465.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxCxoG2az0lSy81ddkVZVqtVg6U_qvb7mofxtjxUnJONH0kg4-9KnRh99w2ci0I0r3gRaHTEpNdM6BieztlpU-lm5pX2QcPUIfk-lsFnqqgD-eup-2Dstonf2q9yXZD4Wd7faRL6cVXah/s400/P1050465.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673761028812631282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Pour mixture into the pie shell and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees and bake another 30-35 minutes, or until the pie has set. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4I21KAkR9UBhRj5y6zIrMIDb6JHsWo3H5hlPNz9SSkecYyFwudl_KaeP9nLHsG53eOTzBpamOG5LKJYpKDmp99OX8ECYiKQ-ona1I_h-9uovGxnmCsJOIQXboyhBrkRQhLsEjB6LcaSRz/s1600/P1050466.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4I21KAkR9UBhRj5y6zIrMIDb6JHsWo3H5hlPNz9SSkecYyFwudl_KaeP9nLHsG53eOTzBpamOG5LKJYpKDmp99OX8ECYiKQ-ona1I_h-9uovGxnmCsJOIQXboyhBrkRQhLsEjB6LcaSRz/s400/P1050466.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674114525624764994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-12196918197371914582011-11-06T06:47:00.000-08:002011-11-09T14:16:43.784-08:00Stuffin' Muffins<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I can't believe the holiday season is upon us again! I really love the holidays... lots of time spent with family and lots of good food! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I usually end up stuffing my face until I can't stuff it anymore. Last year I flew down to Puerto Rico to feast and have fun with my family, but this year we'll spend Thanksgiving in New York at my aunt's house. I, of course, offered to make a couple dishes, so look for some Turkey Day recipes to appear between now and then! This recipe is for some muffins made out of stuffing. They were really yummy and something different to do with your traditional stuffing!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfM2YcE3ZZ6SSlR36J4_PwEgG-Uk2nNteY2nQxcwvFXAiySbJuAru_fvU3G6Tz1IosbnqiWf840yPHMd2cBHM0T8EryJqO3mBh5Fls6ZDE5d2Eztz3jfr7osVAfR5Fp1i8K3mLOYN7E4L/s400/P1050396.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671896096727220818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp olive oil</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 stick butter (or equivalent of earth balance for dairy free alternative)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 bay leaf</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 celery ribs and leaves, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 large yellow onion, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 apples, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp poultry seasoning</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">8 cups cubed stuffing mix</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 to 3 cups vegetable broth</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees. In a pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat and toss in the bay leaf, celery, onions and apples. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8I7MCK35IKS32vm_3YWmtPv4htMLmLu5M02GkZkXY8sK5q2ModK70sLUfC_30SBp6eYlwUJxBdbWFV8npWRfNA38bK0CM0IGeIAtUMSjiTx2zRBMLDce64wV5DUi-VqKjQJtf-P6Hv5P/s1600/P1050382.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8I7MCK35IKS32vm_3YWmtPv4htMLmLu5M02GkZkXY8sK5q2ModK70sLUfC_30SBp6eYlwUJxBdbWFV8npWRfNA38bK0CM0IGeIAtUMSjiTx2zRBMLDce64wV5DUi-VqKjQJtf-P6Hv5P/s400/P1050382.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671896671316476994" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; ">Cook 5 minutes to soften then add parsley and stuffing cubes.Moisten with the broth until the stuffing is moist, not wet.</span></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgwhCRBTfZzBhXwPrbddgWfJ90Wd-b6Y1EO3U-ApRxhLX1-OMxra7_w6nG3VsITsBsuddRzC8Vgk3NGbA53YYxRVHptTRNvRUzNRcUL9OMEnjJ3c43DK2MZQxY6ZBhyphenhyphenll8V-8jPo1Ohgv/s1600/P1050385.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgwhCRBTfZzBhXwPrbddgWfJ90Wd-b6Y1EO3U-ApRxhLX1-OMxra7_w6nG3VsITsBsuddRzC8Vgk3NGbA53YYxRVHptTRNvRUzNRcUL9OMEnjJ3c43DK2MZQxY6ZBhyphenhyphenll8V-8jPo1Ohgv/s400/P1050385.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671896119382396274" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; ">Butter 12 muffin tins and scoop the stuffing mix into each. Be sure to remove the bay leaf before doing so or one of your diners won't be too happy! Bake for about 15 minutes, or until muffins set and crisp on top. Remove and serve hot or at room temp for best results!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCaFuxID7RfToC4bJq10n1AHQEzmW6FS9WSFmsJTKjX7_E_t_xW5-rjX7LTRLpN9mmt6lryVhMp2-5MDusupefHkALZNnKS06zW0CmZhDglEIC_Ccxr_mYEBMAToVmUOuQKoCChjbaJ2Q/s1600/P1050394.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCaFuxID7RfToC4bJq10n1AHQEzmW6FS9WSFmsJTKjX7_E_t_xW5-rjX7LTRLpN9mmt6lryVhMp2-5MDusupefHkALZNnKS06zW0CmZhDglEIC_Ccxr_mYEBMAToVmUOuQKoCChjbaJ2Q/s400/P1050394.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671896098851183762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-67066476802436487072011-11-04T09:02:00.000-07:002011-11-06T06:30:36.645-08:00Baby Food Making 101<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Don't worry, just because I recently had twins, doesn't mean this blog is about to only feature mashed up baby food recipes! However, I thought I'd dedicate a post to Baby Food Introduction and Making 101, in case there are any new and confused parents out there who are looking for some helpful hints the way I was!</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">In general, infants are ready to begin their foray into solids somewhere between 4 and 6 months of age. Our pediatrician ok-ed them once they were able to hold their heads up on their own and showed increased interest in watching us eat and drink. (aka they tried to grab my glass out of my hand as it made its way to my mouth!) Around 6 months is also when the tongue thrust reflex starts to disappear, a reflex which causes the tongue to push out objects placed in the mouth to prevent choking. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> The first foods ("Stage 1") for babies need to be soft, thin, strained and puree... similar in texture to breastmilk or formula. You'll know it's the right consistency if you turn the spoon upside down and it drips off. Some of the most popular Stage 1 foods include rice cereal, bananas, sweet potatoes and avocados! I don't know if this is necessarily true, but I've read that it's best not to start off with fruit, because then your child's palate will prefer sweet foods. For me, sweet potatoes seemed like the perfect choice. They were sweet, though not as sweet as fruit, and have tons of flavonoids like beta-carotene and vitamin A!</span></span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">If you're going to try and make your own baby food, it's best to make it in bulk and freeze it in large batches using the ice cube tray method, which I found extremely easy and resourceful! Here's how I made my girls' first meal:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Start by buying some fresh, organic if available, sweet potatoes, butternut squash or yams in your local supermarket or farmer's market.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP67aqY_boVW6dcY8Yxc_iy5sDkwsiUMcBF9luRQBZg4E5_3unrIPnrKTh2dQ9AZU4PAEM-Uykv1Ej6hAfttejzR7YrQW_qvGGQjdjbQldNB0E8nIhsCybR36wjS9YIT2TdmIEiSb5jNJX/s1600/P1050288.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3Ym3uNYKKKhQMoDPEzkmU2ENywoOJhtmQ6uSqcAwYdZ2lQ-OSl81d-pWDCXbgFSo9T5RmhrXvhDZx_FKf8xSLUKR54-QED929blmKlm2Gc0qu-Wf78whDfVzcwf5pc17XdSJ61udVN_c/s1600/P1050147.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3Ym3uNYKKKhQMoDPEzkmU2ENywoOJhtmQ6uSqcAwYdZ2lQ-OSl81d-pWDCXbgFSo9T5RmhrXvhDZx_FKf8xSLUKR54-QED929blmKlm2Gc0qu-Wf78whDfVzcwf5pc17XdSJ61udVN_c/s400/P1050147.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671200323704947666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes well, prick with a fork, wrap in aluminum foil and stick in the oven at 375 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very soft. Let them cool. </span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk2-KkTx6T-SspHUtT7ay_Gj0SiD8N3JkHkYyaYe4rjwqurFQIvoy71gtXNH5tF_9YyJi924xkza-sWmBQfm15LpK7KNMxmB2kL5uOqAc25-oYuGaXBivXMgQj9KaMRaaOT26E4hWGrMI/s1600/P1050150.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk2-KkTx6T-SspHUtT7ay_Gj0SiD8N3JkHkYyaYe4rjwqurFQIvoy71gtXNH5tF_9YyJi924xkza-sWmBQfm15LpK7KNMxmB2kL5uOqAc25-oYuGaXBivXMgQj9KaMRaaOT26E4hWGrMI/s400/P1050150.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671200303421471330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Scrape out the flesh and toss into a food processor. Make sure the equipment has been washed well to prevent contaminating the food with any bacteria.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALf7jkPFsbcOsSXdDcc5HXLAK8kICmtLhIte1fvKeBmJMHNJfFpJuf_CB1wdolsCU-wFtH8H-6XjQFhKC_g8HxCmpMfLYZ-kIBhjWG-ToI2TkW7egeqK060B2jUrrvrHgkA_KHfZZeKbY/s1600/P1050160.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALf7jkPFsbcOsSXdDcc5HXLAK8kICmtLhIte1fvKeBmJMHNJfFpJuf_CB1wdolsCU-wFtH8H-6XjQFhKC_g8HxCmpMfLYZ-kIBhjWG-ToI2TkW7egeqK060B2jUrrvrHgkA_KHfZZeKbY/s400/P1050160.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671200299073353586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Puree well and add either water, breastmilk or formula to thin out the sweet potatoes. Seeing as how I was already giving my girls formula, I thought adding formula to the puree would not only give it a familiar taste, but provide some extra nutrition! Make sure there are absolutely no chunks in the puree, since new eaters may choke. The puree should be served warm. Make sure there are no heat pockets that will burn your babies' sensitive mouth.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWuCQFNY_hpCfHeu1U_p_vB7hI24kcSFlit2KzNzrNf-HajWVdog-uf01k7sRReMWuKycoPcl-lgDBKq7r81OH1u5sJ5c7Q-KlyEImVY7B30LkSyJQ0rVy4_-6tQmrXOp-fBOuXcXAChy/s1600/P1050161.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWuCQFNY_hpCfHeu1U_p_vB7hI24kcSFlit2KzNzrNf-HajWVdog-uf01k7sRReMWuKycoPcl-lgDBKq7r81OH1u5sJ5c7Q-KlyEImVY7B30LkSyJQ0rVy4_-6tQmrXOp-fBOuXcXAChy/s400/P1050161.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671173494789071794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">To save all the food, I used the ice cube tray method which involved pouring the puree into an ice cube tray (wrap it in saran wrap to prevent freezer burn) and leaving it there until completely frozen. Once frozen, remove all the cubes (to get them out, flip the tray upside down and run some warm water over the bottom to loosen the cubes) and placed them in a freezer bag.... make sure it's a freezer bag and not a sandwich bag. Lastly, make sure to label the bag with the type of food (since orange cubes can get mistakes for several things) and the date made so you know when it's time to toss it (usually 2-3 months after making it.)</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjIMxTVG3PRMpQuCGMeGck5gUkmAqoV-5fbbrI7mBQ6hptLTGNjwd88QFflstQ1kmb0snvrvAskud_OGrhcpCVycFjTzLCqPKvhfVT4d3IipUG1MXjwF-qGRJUb_mUgM3BNuRbazMghVM/s1600/P1050162.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjIMxTVG3PRMpQuCGMeGck5gUkmAqoV-5fbbrI7mBQ6hptLTGNjwd88QFflstQ1kmb0snvrvAskud_OGrhcpCVycFjTzLCqPKvhfVT4d3IipUG1MXjwF-qGRJUb_mUgM3BNuRbazMghVM/s400/P1050162.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671173480512300418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">In the very beginning, solids should not replace bottles or breast milk. After offering the normal feeding, then offer an ounce or two of solids so that your child can experiment with textures and flavors, and basically learn how to swallow their food. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnrQ-jpVmCaiqm4Qx5OMcE03RMzZiBwj79S_pikky1BLEw_ngX-YR-VtVXU-HfF0tIp5qLyTT6BHMKWRSXGGPp-ZGtuyvC8bSFOlipKMoDCNVvrvTkYMKFbbw1KC06shQdHjzi1uhueAa/s1600/P1050236.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnrQ-jpVmCaiqm4Qx5OMcE03RMzZiBwj79S_pikky1BLEw_ngX-YR-VtVXU-HfF0tIp5qLyTT6BHMKWRSXGGPp-ZGtuyvC8bSFOlipKMoDCNVvrvTkYMKFbbw1KC06shQdHjzi1uhueAa/s400/P1050236.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671173476585907506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Your babies might love solids and grab the spoon to feed themselves, like mine did, or they might push the food out of their mouths. If they do that, don't be discouraged, sometimes it takes a while for them to get used to it. If your child turns their head when you offer the spoon or close their mouths, don't force it on them. If they don't want to eat, wait a few days and try again! Eating is a learning process and before you know it they'll be eating entire meals!</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP67aqY_boVW6dcY8Yxc_iy5sDkwsiUMcBF9luRQBZg4E5_3unrIPnrKTh2dQ9AZU4PAEM-Uykv1Ej6hAfttejzR7YrQW_qvGGQjdjbQldNB0E8nIhsCybR36wjS9YIT2TdmIEiSb5jNJX/s400/P1050288.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671236366797365970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-3784950351083477542011-10-29T07:13:00.000-07:002011-11-04T08:57:31.989-07:00Chicken Apple Burgers<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Every year, when their apple orchard yields tons of tart crunchy apples, my in-laws host an apple fest at their East Hampton home. Every couple is responsible for creating one delicious dish that features apples as the key ingredient. Since we have some great bakers in the family, it's become a habit for me to always make savory dishes. This year was no different as I took on the challenge of making chicken apple burgers. Everyone was pretty impressed with the burgers which I topped with a sweet maple sauce, especially myself who ended eating three!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgB8kugU4hDeM6HqFi_UHeNk6rL6gezDcAouGg1CnBbYg8MVP4g1uPkHHFfmKafSVkljT_y_PiEii_CxXnJcxBlNl7kriX-YL-HqI-8wvNey-swzltviJCkyS0h165IK_8cz5wt4Rg-kSd/s400/P1040601.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671151436534024658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Burger Ingredients</span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 lb ground chicken</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 apples, peeled, cored and diced</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 large garlic cloves, diced</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 cup diced celery</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 cup diced onion</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbsp maple syrup</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 egg, beaten</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp olive oil </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tbsp butter</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Maple Sauce Ingredients</span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 cup mayonnaise</span></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tablespoons real maple syrup</span></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tablespoon Dijon mustard</span></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Start by dicing the apples, onion, celery and garlic. Remove the thyme leaves from their stems and chop finely. Cook all ingredients in a pan over medium heat with a tbsp of butter and a tbsp of olive oil until softened.</span></span></span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMG4ZAE0GUmolzOlSYRWs3mwgdq8sSJhQPQawDWJEOkr6KgU0R170X8diaquTZ34JR8nxsaZr_gdBYgb8nogcZxdSW6TvtYbiO5tCajHX8lzBcVlDQ1MZQ-4MWVCbe4SQ2iREXzAdwLf3s/s1600/P1040594.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMG4ZAE0GUmolzOlSYRWs3mwgdq8sSJhQPQawDWJEOkr6KgU0R170X8diaquTZ34JR8nxsaZr_gdBYgb8nogcZxdSW6TvtYbiO5tCajHX8lzBcVlDQ1MZQ-4MWVCbe4SQ2iREXzAdwLf3s/s400/P1040594.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671152842837548050" style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">While the vegetables cool, make the creamy maple sauce to drizzle over the burgers by combining the mayo, mustard and maple syrup. This sauce might be one of the yummiest I've ever made... and so simple too!</span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMLxf3CEbMse4x2DjdXrkyQqXT85kyLpNqhJ3mAkJVzFUvPfjlcF718xPDp2TjIWalEc5kzzdkwjh5cfkiIGKXTxjTGX-Ud_rQF4kfvf_HBqan6QP-Ko57PEBPlTW118EUobWTjPli7WX/s1600/P1040591.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMLxf3CEbMse4x2DjdXrkyQqXT85kyLpNqhJ3mAkJVzFUvPfjlcF718xPDp2TjIWalEc5kzzdkwjh5cfkiIGKXTxjTGX-Ud_rQF4kfvf_HBqan6QP-Ko57PEBPlTW118EUobWTjPli7WX/s400/P1040591.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671152848842379634" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">When the vegetables have cooled, mix them with the ground chicken then add the maple syrup, egg and panko crumbs. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Scoop into patties using 1/4 cup portions.</span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickXr7vQawqxm0lfWTyj3HaIM-4sKzSYf9eZQGbtXS0sm-3446a77RUVU43K71QeEhQKgvagB9FlX1FckhkhLHWNwZzkI2ZGFgGJdfWJYKVW8CdB05g7KwPIi6a8K-W8JIyW1yPEMNsPmm/s1600/P1040605.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickXr7vQawqxm0lfWTyj3HaIM-4sKzSYf9eZQGbtXS0sm-3446a77RUVU43K71QeEhQKgvagB9FlX1FckhkhLHWNwZzkI2ZGFgGJdfWJYKVW8CdB05g7KwPIi6a8K-W8JIyW1yPEMNsPmm/s400/P1040605.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671151426781786882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Heat a grill pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat and place the patties on the grill. Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the patties are no longer raw in the middle.</span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPc905MXUL9A7xX41K_S7eXVqaZMfvf7tDhj_gWSeDWEfoo4AR9qndjbdWkX0vhkwceoia195hNWj-DJ5vLSpPxtspPQz9AtBPZenLdqQ_inGE79tyI3YSlivkxemaNeuLLVd_ZVC6iEZt/s1600/P1040607.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPc905MXUL9A7xX41K_S7eXVqaZMfvf7tDhj_gWSeDWEfoo4AR9qndjbdWkX0vhkwceoia195hNWj-DJ5vLSpPxtspPQz9AtBPZenLdqQ_inGE79tyI3YSlivkxemaNeuLLVd_ZVC6iEZt/s400/P1040607.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668920010058636386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Top patties with maple sauce and, if you have some left over ingredients, make an apple slaw by tossing together some sliced apples with a little bit of thyme, celery and onion! The slaw ingredients will tie in nicely with the burger's flavors! This meal is great for those who are lactose intolerant, just leave out the bit of butter and replace with some more olive oil!</span></span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></u></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqNssgsh0y1XyNaAAUA4gTyi42tkn5pqqvGkJGqtBt_C3firUR0IvswLzkZ38Kym6rQ7yejLnGZsddqxT4A2dC-jmWFikqsJ1WiK7Sb4lvGeXK015S4M-fNzAEe1nSg9ESv8E1WdfQg7H/s1600/P1040603.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqNssgsh0y1XyNaAAUA4gTyi42tkn5pqqvGkJGqtBt_C3firUR0IvswLzkZ38Kym6rQ7yejLnGZsddqxT4A2dC-jmWFikqsJ1WiK7Sb4lvGeXK015S4M-fNzAEe1nSg9ESv8E1WdfQg7H/s400/P1040603.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671151429403308242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBq2dQrdSImGsg95MIg3YlMNhYDmlLsjVgwG5icRVVnq28fpUWhwQVCdN3oET-JbQt8a_fISsxVTdLd7zkc8CaTUhQ_pa_xM6CRQOl0_VhIF4_jHujYgJnQ2nrIr2nc-t-O34tOF19UAy/s1600/P1040874.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBq2dQrdSImGsg95MIg3YlMNhYDmlLsjVgwG5icRVVnq28fpUWhwQVCdN3oET-JbQt8a_fISsxVTdLd7zkc8CaTUhQ_pa_xM6CRQOl0_VhIF4_jHujYgJnQ2nrIr2nc-t-O34tOF19UAy/s400/P1040874.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668920002713532466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-21329271207355556572011-10-06T10:22:00.000-07:002011-10-06T10:37:47.367-07:00What to Make With Steakhouse Leftovers<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">How many times have you been in a steakhouse and ordered more juicy meat than you can handle finishing? It happens. Often! Last week at dinner, my husband ordered a filet, and took the leftovers home. As usual, it was my job to make him a nice sandwich using the leftovers for work the next day. I'm not going to post a recipe for this one since it's kind of easy, but all I did was......... </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnB0akK20SKDRoDFQ_XnIYpVcTazhb6xUJLcK9NFqS85eXmWNpxlemiqxHIvspXw90F0tJf-RDZRIvP-ocy_qimH4sjngxVdywN5sK0xSAvU2HOb37JTgC4_Ub1ssb3TMSd48slQnzpKGL/s400/P1040402.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660432260905540210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> slice open a nice ciabatta roll and spread a little pesto on both sides... </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">saute some onions and red peppers to pile on top.... </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHUR2PlKbVDtCEs4q_w6GyjtgXt2eWz3k1pxzJbOR3a7yICx9jKqLGuI5f2gAsRekaKdCzN6XJC9uqVdLLFRgGW1R2YI3runO1Mw0k0u2CRoOaqQSjRKtwBm0E3oBgnemsVfS2MRhP-dR/s400/P1040393.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660432271783820994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">slice and layer the leftover steak on... </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsAWUkbtLpUO2bhwZ5KUx0YTp36L9i4fimdTFHCMTiinN4J8FSYEvfmW4B2XeaZCcwFw3FjbqTbEWMLACE9yqPDVJHZPI563_KN0jQZu0sOp645TwfHQ6F6UY8cnFXy7eriicDCPEdVDzD/s1600/P1040396.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsAWUkbtLpUO2bhwZ5KUx0YTp36L9i4fimdTFHCMTiinN4J8FSYEvfmW4B2XeaZCcwFw3FjbqTbEWMLACE9yqPDVJHZPI563_KN0jQZu0sOp645TwfHQ6F6UY8cnFXy7eriicDCPEdVDzD/s400/P1040396.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660432281756867234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">and top with fresh arugula and tomato slices!</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZLp2xYxA8OvPVLv8ikAV26E-mlRFDWc05bLYl5EFsbkZRPKd_15Ijmbxqrmmxnf-NsDoYGbElb6Q7ymhWa1PtbkuzNMfb8acDG6Im6laRW_G5b3vr4hQ3UkmAd9-giNgsLBTFoigmKd1/s400/P1040400.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660432288144818802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 235px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-83874090610151624952011-09-30T06:55:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:30:49.479-07:00A Sweet Noodle Kugel for a Sweet Year<div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">One of my favorite dishes to eat at high holiday dinner celebrations has to be noodle kugels! I mean, who doesn't love sweet raisin-studded noodles? Anything sweet is good in my book! Since we spent the first night of Rosh Hashanah at my in-laws, I thought it only appropriate to bring something homemade for the holiday. My noodle kugel came out pretty delicious, even I was surprised. My mom suggested the addition of pineapple which I have to say made the dish even better! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKEdtoj1757Qe6wlYoEua-jxqUjmdlGGsnoxER9gM3rpQR2N2difLnMRCmA3QE4_qnGRqoXR-7-lumtY4QLFpDGPDwmNQ1xba4uQeUA3WxZ-p9ch_9FVFCfncN4YCRCxEUqFDfDoOCEIc/s1600/P1040420.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKEdtoj1757Qe6wlYoEua-jxqUjmdlGGsnoxER9gM3rpQR2N2difLnMRCmA3QE4_qnGRqoXR-7-lumtY4QLFpDGPDwmNQ1xba4uQeUA3WxZ-p9ch_9FVFCfncN4YCRCxEUqFDfDoOCEIc/s400/P1040420.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658569764552810770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div></span><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 12 oz package of egg noodles</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 stick butter, melted</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 lb cottage cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 cups sour cream</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 cup sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">6 eggs</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3/4 cup raisins</span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3 pineapple rings, sliced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. While the oven is heating up, place the noodles in salted boiling water for 4 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtwemHHMx02cBSMWoohY0-BkFk9gDhcduLsruvfri3GBNvH8jQu76VIc7JxHWLxCteHx91glAUiBFcxEF2d_zC6fR3ybiTCy9MLMtoKSQM6j_krzijYiOzILnqbL_TBIe_iOApiDaTmOi/s1600/P1040409.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimtwemHHMx02cBSMWoohY0-BkFk9gDhcduLsruvfri3GBNvH8jQu76VIc7JxHWLxCteHx91glAUiBFcxEF2d_zC6fR3ybiTCy9MLMtoKSQM6j_krzijYiOzILnqbL_TBIe_iOApiDaTmOi/s400/P1040409.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658582012413193202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> In a bowl, mix together the eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. It may seem like a lot of wet ingredients, but once you bake the kugel, it won't be so wet.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtlr7BDciHu2t4aG140ZpfLP1zYo4XS1KVzmeoAT9pH-x_lshRIrHM7ZmWvTVbc10KhiZsFlIBnzKDvGbh3nd9HCdlFEdblMZaLbM0y7hvIVuhsUoBgOehm8rsfDQ9zSbXDPs9qzFTahS/s1600/P1040410.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtlr7BDciHu2t4aG140ZpfLP1zYo4XS1KVzmeoAT9pH-x_lshRIrHM7ZmWvTVbc10KhiZsFlIBnzKDvGbh3nd9HCdlFEdblMZaLbM0y7hvIVuhsUoBgOehm8rsfDQ9zSbXDPs9qzFTahS/s400/P1040410.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658582010449437234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Pour in the egg noodles and add the raisins and pineapple chunks.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoZGW07M8rS2uliBe8kDYREPXzZRDiGaepEsA1nOldtBMrKOqOxeIdKIbHAlo8bfRVvGBTthuvCeqOx2yeRe693wDWS5k08RHnRSjrZDuMmMpSpf3K3M_Hwv97qunDzBxCRsKzcvOkksOa/s1600/P1040414.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoZGW07M8rS2uliBe8kDYREPXzZRDiGaepEsA1nOldtBMrKOqOxeIdKIbHAlo8bfRVvGBTthuvCeqOx2yeRe693wDWS5k08RHnRSjrZDuMmMpSpf3K3M_Hwv97qunDzBxCRsKzcvOkksOa/s400/P1040414.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658581997952920130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Mix well and pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwm4Qxzjyg9lElN8dw1rZuZHGGRhe0bolJq_-aNWMXikWukKRWqtNXpJSbJ9P8NjME-xOEAzvqFUFDTS25Ja3u1IEkXTORZ2XYpKEIp1rfIzI5xADpsSsWkrzdlebDfX5g3jluZaIXlki/s1600/P1040417.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwm4Qxzjyg9lElN8dw1rZuZHGGRhe0bolJq_-aNWMXikWukKRWqtNXpJSbJ9P8NjME-xOEAzvqFUFDTS25Ja3u1IEkXTORZ2XYpKEIp1rfIzI5xADpsSsWkrzdlebDfX5g3jluZaIXlki/s400/P1040417.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658569782410173394" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; ">You'll know the kugel is ready when the noodles on top start to brown and get crunchy!</span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oCQJ3QoEnM6mNirNQnb3RWBlTU62tyu7xOPJ1t05T1V5kmnXdTZbtrD-CAlysS9QwBRUbUj53Qe_3qcBSo1HPRn88rr4_rbgSPhntLjo6t1RbzDpv1ystLg7Yhlw4xzsS_hg6CfHnRPW/s1600/P1040419.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oCQJ3QoEnM6mNirNQnb3RWBlTU62tyu7xOPJ1t05T1V5kmnXdTZbtrD-CAlysS9QwBRUbUj53Qe_3qcBSo1HPRn88rr4_rbgSPhntLjo6t1RbzDpv1ystLg7Yhlw4xzsS_hg6CfHnRPW/s400/P1040419.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658569773270494914" /></a><div><div><span><span><br /></span></span></div></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-53507786883971262912011-09-26T06:41:00.000-07:002011-09-27T04:46:37.800-07:00Jerk Chicken<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All my mother in law talks about is how much she loves a good jerk chicken. When we go to certain restaurants, she asks about it, hoping they just might have it as a special that day. Her fondness of the dish inspired me to try and make my own. After all, I do love a spicy dish and, having never had jerk chicken, was curious to see why she loved it so much. Now I know and I will definitely be making it again!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VPe6RLcFrMiVC_PjXJh9e1i9slK1qsX2kD_Gl_iFJmCWVx-rNS2A5ukXKoJFPiZfwUQ21HS31eLzkPNcWvIIrvL_OMAMMAjl9k7BabpLjIjUBqy1pudYbG4DGDmKjoxE7W8c4fylgETx/s1600/P1030454.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VPe6RLcFrMiVC_PjXJh9e1i9slK1qsX2kD_Gl_iFJmCWVx-rNS2A5ukXKoJFPiZfwUQ21HS31eLzkPNcWvIIrvL_OMAMMAjl9k7BabpLjIjUBqy1pudYbG4DGDmKjoxE7W8c4fylgETx/s400/P1030454.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656688505715698626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Jerk Chicken Ingredients</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 bunch scallions, chopped</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 garlic cloves, chopped</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 habanero chile, chopped</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 lime, juiced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp olive oil</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbsp soy sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tbsp brown sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tsp all spice</span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 tsp cinnamon</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 tsp ground nutmeg</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">4 boneless chicken breasts </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">salt and pepper to season chicken with</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">To make the chicken marinade, place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOoqRB7EweRM0xlDZdgxHexVLV2HWXk8Qve2QggalYpY-ABAnUpeNTkWfW_IarbyZh848YdYgE8oUtf8VBuTEHKtJFK9XZAmcyDQhk0j5gSCpjcIeODywV0M_9X2B_yYtuuxE7kVcaM6Vq/s1600/P1030421.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOoqRB7EweRM0xlDZdgxHexVLV2HWXk8Qve2QggalYpY-ABAnUpeNTkWfW_IarbyZh848YdYgE8oUtf8VBuTEHKtJFK9XZAmcyDQhk0j5gSCpjcIeODywV0M_9X2B_yYtuuxE7kVcaM6Vq/s400/P1030421.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656667493646450946" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal in a Ziploc bag. Let the breasts marinade, the longer the better.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAemLh-dbYjmOSQB4E2xTJyboNS4CgRDC39eEXDa8k_v_qNKTDuO0nRx4UV55RH8MMD8u1D7xqP84ETnC6DCcCUdinMTziZDkqRqH9pr5YlU1RkDcaBzRKGJlLYBEGLdK6cNn6ncrKAG8/s1600/P1030424.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAemLh-dbYjmOSQB4E2xTJyboNS4CgRDC39eEXDa8k_v_qNKTDuO0nRx4UV55RH8MMD8u1D7xqP84ETnC6DCcCUdinMTziZDkqRqH9pr5YlU1RkDcaBzRKGJlLYBEGLdK6cNn6ncrKAG8/s400/P1030424.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656667451110504242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">When ready to prepare the meal, heat a grill pan on medium-high and brush with olive oil. Grill the chicken about 4-5 minutes on each side.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizURZXk0aQxfaqNgbPZKLk9CNhKOxd6P07L_weJ22TsCnVyBNk0yXyVbliW4EmPNK4wJJeh6UJNSkvpGd3yAKjvj9BM1SeaR_ihHdnCb-zRtfVYyfw6rd25CtVHbGkOUTDA8vrQa3PSvfX/s1600/P1030447.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizURZXk0aQxfaqNgbPZKLk9CNhKOxd6P07L_weJ22TsCnVyBNk0yXyVbliW4EmPNK4wJJeh6UJNSkvpGd3yAKjvj9BM1SeaR_ihHdnCb-zRtfVYyfw6rd25CtVHbGkOUTDA8vrQa3PSvfX/s400/P1030447.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656667343614815666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ingredients for Mango Cilantro Salsa</span></span></span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 mangoes, peeled and diced</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">1/4 cup chopped red onion</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">2 tbsp chopped cilantro</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp fresh lime juice</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">3 tbsp fresh orange juice</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">This slaw is really easy to make, just combine the above ingredients. Thank you, Bobby Flay, for a great recipe!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAWQWMp2q9Syp5EsXpnIwCHHTZ3KHK2yM5eFlWm5i0mZizlm_dGgpDzlnT9i-SgqtRFsXtCXYzQn0_JKd17y3RoSN5SNHeSvz4snR7xTuf1gWcegqPC-ELueQd8atU5Rm1WVExJEGLdiB/s1600/P1030432.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAWQWMp2q9Syp5EsXpnIwCHHTZ3KHK2yM5eFlWm5i0mZizlm_dGgpDzlnT9i-SgqtRFsXtCXYzQn0_JKd17y3RoSN5SNHeSvz4snR7xTuf1gWcegqPC-ELueQd8atU5Rm1WVExJEGLdiB/s400/P1030432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656686592555556706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The salsa is really fruity and tropical tasting which cools your mouth after the spicy jerk chicken! I served it alongside some yellow rice and corn salad, for which you can find the recipe</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://cookingwithkessner.blogspot.com/2010/04/95-out-of-10-southwestern-turkey.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> here</span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">. This dish was a nice break from the usual thai or Indian dishes i'm more likely to experiment with!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmeatnvzhuCt720y4i3s4UN44rz4fzNJN4JzxgzLCoQfdze9FtnR7TktoDj6dfj-t0JgmVSiu_MASY-9E3z5l4PN2XLY6FkQbbZ2W7_BOBSBhV3DUFBl5gaqQGTcUjnMHknsng8vYSJHa/s1600/P1030429.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmeatnvzhuCt720y4i3s4UN44rz4fzNJN4JzxgzLCoQfdze9FtnR7TktoDj6dfj-t0JgmVSiu_MASY-9E3z5l4PN2XLY6FkQbbZ2W7_BOBSBhV3DUFBl5gaqQGTcUjnMHknsng8vYSJHa/s400/P1030429.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656686590933955458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmeatnvzhuCt720y4i3s4UN44rz4fzNJN4JzxgzLCoQfdze9FtnR7TktoDj6dfj-t0JgmVSiu_MASY-9E3z5l4PN2XLY6FkQbbZ2W7_BOBSBhV3DUFBl5gaqQGTcUjnMHknsng8vYSJHa/s1600/P1030429.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinipGWcXT-atWGjrc-cLqjaSCzRRncHlKytplxTVchjlFVNiuWpRxL7xXECzvJtIX2OA5XbYPKaKXvT-mU9cNGkvzaTcEllHxVUiVOhF500gyMdInoii5N7Ot-H6AwxsPx0v5oYJF2nyrx/s400/P1030450.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656688496571181058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-45322284083825545142011-09-19T06:30:00.000-07:002011-09-19T10:15:48.496-07:00Chicken Parmesan<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I really wanted to make my husband something for dinner last week, but didn't really have hours to spend shopping and prepping since the babies went to sleep on the later side. I decided to whip up some chicken parmesan using a bunch of ingredients I already had sitting around the house. Cheese wasn't a problem.... I always have a variety sitting in my fridge. Tomato sauce..... always keep some cans of San Marzano in my cupboard. Chicken... usually have a breast or two sitting in my freezer for rainy days! I served the chicken with a light salad and some avocado to give the meal a "healthier" component (per my husband's request).</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFQ3PFOW3Y3tTab7fYJ0lJsVGhqzvZC4eIq3DJzBQQRcYFwVkSjmkLN7DO-CcEG7ghHLXknosDsMkkdfKYgHoxuwixWORbJDyo5nNBT5W7iU5Gv6nj7QJTfqtIjK1KZ3nf1H9EYeg5rT9/s400/P1030922.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654066615445197842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 chicken breasts</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup whole wheat flour</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 eggs, beaten</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 28 oz can tomato sauce</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 pieces of mozzarella string cheese</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 tbsp olive oil</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Start by creating your "chicken coating" station. You'll need three separate stations. For the first, </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "> measure out the whole wheat flour.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "> For the second, beat the eggs in a bowl. For the third, combine the panko bread crumbs with the parsley and some salt and pepper. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_8tjcO9U4uMI354PBiQApn1Db5cIjUNmWqxyXN7_Rtmtf1ED1ElnJZoNLODKXikXWYsc3S6OH_US6PaM19tDmWjwQ5s8QFUORUGuQHWeEpX5lQ3IJF3Vw8WWl2fQWam-6shS2Finz1kR/s1600/P1030901.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_8tjcO9U4uMI354PBiQApn1Db5cIjUNmWqxyXN7_Rtmtf1ED1ElnJZoNLODKXikXWYsc3S6OH_US6PaM19tDmWjwQ5s8QFUORUGuQHWeEpX5lQ3IJF3Vw8WWl2fQWam-6shS2Finz1kR/s400/P1030901.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654070578563588642" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Wash your chicken breasts, then dunk in the flour, followed by the egg wash. Lastly, give it a nice panko coating and set aside. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7VTlIm_e4LWDtgVeXvvGfnnZeD7Wk0F-vfc5LP-v54mxi7ZkfwUzK2fVmACUCMbgti1G5NldQCR1Mkr90ldrkSr-rw_jbym0v16Ch00tNevAS7Jz8ImZqyqOOrTPnOywBXoiGoWA2erY/s1600/P1030907.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7VTlIm_e4LWDtgVeXvvGfnnZeD7Wk0F-vfc5LP-v54mxi7ZkfwUzK2fVmACUCMbgti1G5NldQCR1Mkr90ldrkSr-rw_jbym0v16Ch00tNevAS7Jz8ImZqyqOOrTPnOywBXoiGoWA2erY/s400/P1030907.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654070569797881602" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Heat the olive oil in a pan and brown each chicken side for 3-5 minutes over medium heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGBJGBnGNFgP2zkCzIVjmVgTSTVia_QHzC4-hZ9IN6_a9odG9pr5uCwwuC_kim8sFSWD62B9UmZeflHvxWbI3GE_A_5LXTmaExQ1YXI_tj43vYDGuOeGvf_MyV1wcAXqPY_q1QV1iTqqd/s1600/P1030912.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGBJGBnGNFgP2zkCzIVjmVgTSTVia_QHzC4-hZ9IN6_a9odG9pr5uCwwuC_kim8sFSWD62B9UmZeflHvxWbI3GE_A_5LXTmaExQ1YXI_tj43vYDGuOeGvf_MyV1wcAXqPY_q1QV1iTqqd/s400/P1030912.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654067672589698738" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Top the cooked chicken breasts with the tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJefRF9NmG-CGQMRb8N8uwR-vf3jifCuUiWZftY_kV7iFSa2wKGdwBUmq9Zj93ebRSjReZqTEhP2-dF-NzITmd3KzQbGs0cD45TnsmFrauwXXIsoXyLW62foiS_5eQ2iQT1Pl6UXgiB6u7/s1600/P1030916.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJefRF9NmG-CGQMRb8N8uwR-vf3jifCuUiWZftY_kV7iFSa2wKGdwBUmq9Zj93ebRSjReZqTEhP2-dF-NzITmd3KzQbGs0cD45TnsmFrauwXXIsoXyLW62foiS_5eQ2iQT1Pl6UXgiB6u7/s400/P1030916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654067664637914610" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Bake in the oven at 400 degrees, or until the cheese is completely melted and a little brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with some healthy greens and enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyVMQUj13gTxfMjikaTLM1zqRUWIqoMiOS0ZaqfBB2T2m2jZ_prNv7SdY2VsWViSEBJ4iIKO-EktNmBCwFITJ2v3ibQWlu3yzCL6QsDVzzV8JG4ouGxW2nXxt7A8eUrinT3WGOu7kiRBZ/s1600/P1030924.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyVMQUj13gTxfMjikaTLM1zqRUWIqoMiOS0ZaqfBB2T2m2jZ_prNv7SdY2VsWViSEBJ4iIKO-EktNmBCwFITJ2v3ibQWlu3yzCL6QsDVzzV8JG4ouGxW2nXxt7A8eUrinT3WGOu7kiRBZ/s400/P1030924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654066607677977234" /></a>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8867970453880053595.post-34632120943679245942011-09-12T06:52:00.000-07:002011-09-12T07:43:03.252-07:00What's in your lunch box?<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Lately, my husband's been SWAMPED at work! So swamped, in fact, that he often can't find the time to sit down for lunch until 5:00 or 6:00 in the afternoon! Being the good wife that I am, I've begun to make sure I send him off to work every day with a nice sandwich to enjoy at his desk. One creation he particularly enjoyed was a basil, mozzarella and tomato sandwich on a ciabatta roll with homemade pesto. I took a walk to Chelsea Market one afternoon to buy all the ingredients... the roll from Amy's Bread, the farm fresh Mozzarella from Lucy's Whey..... it was a fun sandwich to shop for and assemble!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc_5hKnupYsrfZBekGr8vUEy_MxnGONttOivVpGnmlaQgkIhht-2FbYPHE9Ihe6mIhBHLRndTHJEXovOS29sxr3_2CwKA-e1oEcM_lfBI5sVlLxt4Eu-XwoRy3PVgUYTolIellw1D8yTM/s400/P1030984.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651472349300400018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Ingredients</span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 large ciabatta roll</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">fresh mozzarella</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">basil</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">tomatoes </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">salt and pepper</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">homemade basil pesto (recipe </span></span></span><a href="http://cookingwithkessner.blogspot.com/2011/02/arugula-pesto-pasta.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">here</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> - just substitute arugula for basil)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Start by slicing your bread in half</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUTFL-liAGdFXR5ajEcDYptvlVH-O7RRSxcRKD02-EfxBjYdJVvCV3ZM5QngI-xUL6abSMur7LUZaOFaPGeOIoRYs4_IxL5XgYZGtK1ldJCAtVoektOIbvOqJql-s8JYkkl_LV6z6jQWv/s1600/P1030969.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUTFL-liAGdFXR5ajEcDYptvlVH-O7RRSxcRKD02-EfxBjYdJVvCV3ZM5QngI-xUL6abSMur7LUZaOFaPGeOIoRYs4_IxL5XgYZGtK1ldJCAtVoektOIbvOqJql-s8JYkkl_LV6z6jQWv/s400/P1030969.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651474360553616466" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Spread a good amount of the pesto on each side of bread.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSMhVn7_w8KfWctBhDY1OZ8r742-FRO2U230yStVeZbNuaLNiCdNC8sATSEQs_JJO9Ffr8eRyJIuyTsc-28co3P1tpGvK8uoL0WpxzRpsTDSu2O5xsIAb7KzFbUtoLQa-YjBjm2aA9TQb/s1600/P1030971.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSMhVn7_w8KfWctBhDY1OZ8r742-FRO2U230yStVeZbNuaLNiCdNC8sATSEQs_JJO9Ffr8eRyJIuyTsc-28co3P1tpGvK8uoL0WpxzRpsTDSu2O5xsIAb7KzFbUtoLQa-YjBjm2aA9TQb/s400/P1030971.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651474348364049250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Layer on slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PI-HlABHgLapaOZwRndV7Sr9oyMUkEpGoWkeJyaoLBRuoRtS4PzFKr6_9BHHaQve0pnYz1ZPnqeUEs82FZHRMOmX3rfzWlwc_xmOLal3_7mfic5-EGQRNgRmc_zpMOyaFM7_H7H9JbMv/s1600/P1030974.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PI-HlABHgLapaOZwRndV7Sr9oyMUkEpGoWkeJyaoLBRuoRtS4PzFKr6_9BHHaQve0pnYz1ZPnqeUEs82FZHRMOmX3rfzWlwc_xmOLal3_7mfic5-EGQRNgRmc_zpMOyaFM7_H7H9JbMv/s400/P1030974.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651474343066834482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Top with slices of tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Is2aLZPOYdJB81wTbhez1RcTkpEfsQssuljLYqDlqzkd3clPBmV8bMLR8rOoisg1c1X4urCaUYjsvbImv0zVDCwPls6zdMapc4KFLQUEVLFR9ZatC0qfElGaVwIHHOJZL_ctoA-rSBT7/s1600/P1030977.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Is2aLZPOYdJB81wTbhez1RcTkpEfsQssuljLYqDlqzkd3clPBmV8bMLR8rOoisg1c1X4urCaUYjsvbImv0zVDCwPls6zdMapc4KFLQUEVLFR9ZatC0qfElGaVwIHHOJZL_ctoA-rSBT7/s400/P1030977.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651472388210113378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Top with a handful of fresh basil leaves. Make sure you wash them first since they often still have dirt on them.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzPCmS1qrRCxEDrZjUnfJqqDNsPJf4BXKOXNmK6N2i5yhvXFacdHZpr-JbAYG5qr4kHihqwPet6XO8ozw5VFyIEM0sDGfgPZJbLv0OsUT_ld5RTrsc1wk9jyKszf7efs0Wuk2qr3-WHNI/s1600/P1030979.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzPCmS1qrRCxEDrZjUnfJqqDNsPJf4BXKOXNmK6N2i5yhvXFacdHZpr-JbAYG5qr4kHihqwPet6XO8ozw5VFyIEM0sDGfgPZJbLv0OsUT_ld5RTrsc1wk9jyKszf7efs0Wuk2qr3-WHNI/s400/P1030979.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651472376570094210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Assemble sandwich, slice down the middle and wrap in aluminum foil to hold it all together. I packed the lunch together with a Red Velvet Cupcake for what I'm pretty sure was the best lunch my husband's ever had at his desk!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTp_w5N2IlfT8rG0MspO911pJe7oGan5DFVOdqZiEWu-ngQY9582kfC1AdbVVVL19WW5HybiEUuXbcCCCDlg8M6215KYnppgkl5ty2-L2BlSgftZDiTK7vF_gRfvnjgGym4V3noVypQKX/s1600/P1030987.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTp_w5N2IlfT8rG0MspO911pJe7oGan5DFVOdqZiEWu-ngQY9582kfC1AdbVVVL19WW5HybiEUuXbcCCCDlg8M6215KYnppgkl5ty2-L2BlSgftZDiTK7vF_gRfvnjgGym4V3noVypQKX/s400/P1030987.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651472339183077522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>................................................................http://www.blogger.com/profile/15199745118660970217noreply@blogger.com0