tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60923848029921301702024-02-06T22:10:08.559-08:00Family Favorite RecipesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger429125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-77683736724779646082016-01-26T14:12:00.002-08:002016-01-26T14:12:49.938-08:00Chocolate Pot de Creme PieChocolate Pot de Creme<br />
Heidi Munion<br />
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Saving this for the holiday seasons for my boys. So rich. Like eating fudge, but in a pie. Mmmmm.<br />
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2 cups cream<br />
1 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips<br />
1/3 cup sugar<br />
4 beaten egg yolks<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
crust of your preference (Pillsbury premade or graham cracker or homemade. I recommend Kristi's pie crust recipe.)<br />
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1. Combine cream, chocolate, and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat about 10 minutes or till mixture comes to a full boil and thickens. Remove from heat.<br />
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2. Temper the egg yolks by whisking in drizzles of about 1/3 cup of the hot chocolate mixture, then stir egg yolk mixture into the chocolate. Stir in vanilla.<br />
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3. Pour through a sieve into prepared pie crust to strain out lumps.<br />
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Chill 4-24 hours. May garnish with whipped cream, raspberries, or chocolate shavings.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-86416895081138273982015-06-27T11:54:00.002-07:002015-06-27T11:55:23.469-07:00Homemade YogurtI have three recipes I've pulled from and need somewhere to write this one down!<br />
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<b>Homemade Yogurt in the Crock Pot</b><br />
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1/2 gallon (8 cups) milk<br />
1 Tbsp yogurt (must have listed in the ingredients active live cultures-I used Fage Total 2%)<br />
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<li>Pour the half gallon of milk into your crock pot and turn it on low. Cook for 2 hours and 45 minutes.</li>
<li>After it cooks, turn crock pot off and let cool for 3 hours or until the temperature drops between 110 and 120 degrees.</li>
<li>Spoon a small amount of milk into a small bowl and add 1 Tbsp of yogurt to it. Mix together.</li>
<li>Pour mixture back into milk in the crock pot and stir once or twice.</li>
<li>Put the lid back on your crock pot and wrap the crock pot with a large beach towel or blanket (make sure the crock pot is unplugged and turned off--this helps keep the heat in the crock pot and allows it to cool more slowly).</li>
<li>Let sit for 8-12 hours. </li>
<li>Spoon into jars or plastic containers and refrigerate a few hours before eating.</li>
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This will keep for 1-2 weeks in your fridge. Be sure to save 1 Tbsp to use as your starter for your next batch of homemade yogurt.</div>
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Yields: 2 quarts<br />
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Serve with honey and fruit! (This is plain yogurt.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-79436779878028554022014-08-15T15:28:00.002-07:002015-06-27T11:55:43.945-07:00Cinnamon Bun CakeKeep this one in your files. It's amazing!! And, it's oh so good warm out of the oven topped with vanilla ice cream!!!<br />
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3 cups flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 tsp.
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1 cup sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 tsp.
baking powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 cups
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2 eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tsp.
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1/2 cup
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1 cup butter
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1 cup brown
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2 Tbsp.
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1 Tbsp.
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2 cups
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5 Tbsp. milk<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp.
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5. FOR GLAZE: In a medium bowl, mix the
powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together with a whisk. Drizzle evenly over the
warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.<o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-1458069984039228852014-05-28T11:19:00.003-07:002014-05-28T11:19:52.023-07:00Fresh Veggie StackI saw this on my friend's facebook page and HAVE to make it!<br />
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Stack tomatoes, some mozzarella cheese, basil and asparagus and drizzle with some balsamic vinaigrette. Delicious.<br />
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<img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/1455841_789380287746424_2783316512989549384_n.jpg" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-57824413623503999482014-04-18T11:54:00.002-07:002014-04-18T11:54:57.610-07:00Coconut Mango RiceI almost forgot how to post a recipe its been so long! This is a recipe I had been wanting to try for a long time. I don't even know where I heard about it but it is so easy I didn't need to write it down. It's just been in my head all this time:) This rice is very sweet and you don't have to add the mangos if you don't have them. The coconut rice alone is delicious. So, next time you have left over rice give this a try!<br />
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Mango Coconut Rice<br />
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1 c. canned coconut milk<br />
6 Tbls. sugar<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
2 c. cooked white rice<br />
1 mango, chopped (optional)<br />
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Simmer coconut milk, sugar, and salt together stirring constantly. About 3 minutes. Add cooked rice and mix to combine. Let sit so the rice can soak up the liquid. Add chopped mangos right before serving. Yummo!!<br />
<br />Kristi Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908846915468793312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-77074486276508891692014-04-08T10:30:00.001-07:002014-04-08T10:30:45.957-07:00Sweet & Sour CabbageI thought this recipe was already on here, but it's not! I was searching and searching. This, along with the German potato salad are must haves when you make bratwurst. If you want to have an authentic Oktoberfest, make these.<br />
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PS. In German cooking, bacon grease is a must have ingredient. Don't worry. It's fat-free. :)<br />
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<img alt="Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/gmi-digital-library/d86f891f-3221-41dc-a8be-edd6f29f3e13.jpg" /><br />
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Sweet & Sour Cabbage<br />
<a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sweet-sour-red-cabbage/f7c81d60-56e5-41e0-a609-6addb815e4d1" target="_blank">(Betty Crocker)</a><br />
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1 medium head red cabbage (1 1/2 lb), thinly sliced<br />
4 slices bacon, diced<br />
1 small onion, sliced<br />
1/4 cup packed brown sugar<br />
2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour<br />
1/4 cup water<br />
3 tablespoons white vinegar<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/8 teaspoon pepper<br />
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In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add cabbage; heat to boiling. Boil uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender; drain and set aside. Wipe out and dry skillet with paper towel.<br />
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In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon and onion with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet.<br />
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Stir brown sugar and flour into bacon fat in skillet. Stir in water, vinegar, salt and pepper until well mixed.<br />
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Stir in cabbage, bacon and onion. Cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.<br />
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Makes 8 servings (1/2 cup each)<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-42276497956342180362013-11-01T17:12:00.001-07:002013-11-01T17:13:03.214-07:00I scoured the web for a whole wheat waffle recipe and found the perfect one. It's light and I love the hint of cinnamon. Something you can feel good about serving your family!<br />
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Whole-Wheat Waffles<br />
<a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/">http://www.100daysofrealfood.com</a><br />
SERVES: 4 – 5<br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1 ¾ cups milk (I have used everything from skim milk to thick buttermilk…so whatever you have on hand should work)<br />
¼ cup oil (I used coconut oil)<br />
1 tablespoon honey<br />
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
¼ teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour (I used King Arthur’s organic white whole-wheat flour)<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
⅛ teaspoon salt<br />
Warmed 100% pure maple syrup for serving<br />
Fresh fruit for serving<br />
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INSTRUCTIONS<br />
Preheat your waffle iron.<br />
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, honey, cinnamon, and baking soda until well combined.<br />
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk together just until the large lumps disappear.<br />
When the waffle iron is hot, dab it with a little butter and then ladle some batter onto the center of the iron. Follow the instructions that came with your waffle maker to know how long it should be cooked (mine takes about 3 – 4 minutes each).<br />
Keep waffles warm until you finish cooking all of them. Top with pure maple syrup and fruit. Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-61685828949847499202013-09-24T14:51:00.000-07:002013-09-24T14:51:08.406-07:00Buttermilk Syrup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5__ER1qkFY9wqFW7ztmd4Cu4VUbJ_pG99AhCaZgjlQMhDI36BjDc9_r50bFotOdsVcE_4NlhJOLtXdnxTZAvfCp9wnH6Iadd3ksCdKhDD_0r3OzO4qttgrkuopkalKuKEzwuZZL7SHwm/s1600/Photo+Sep+14,+9+05+12+AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5__ER1qkFY9wqFW7ztmd4Cu4VUbJ_pG99AhCaZgjlQMhDI36BjDc9_r50bFotOdsVcE_4NlhJOLtXdnxTZAvfCp9wnH6Iadd3ksCdKhDD_0r3OzO4qttgrkuopkalKuKEzwuZZL7SHwm/s400/Photo+Sep+14,+9+05+12+AM.jpg" width="298" /></a>I posted this on my family blog and thought I would just share it with y'all here. <br />
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Have you ever had Buttermilk Syrup? It is absolutely delicious, and once you have it you won't want to go back to plain old maple syrup. Seriously, it's amazing! Buttermilk syrup has this amazing rich buttery flavor that is to die for. Absolutely everyone should have breakfast for dinner as soon as possible aka tonight and whip up a batch of this deliciousness.<br />
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Buttermilk syrup is easy to make. Plus you can just store it in a jar in the fridge and heat up the leftovers in the microwave every time you have something syrup can be enjoyed on. If you are like us, you will be looking for things to put this delicious buttermilk syrup on. <br />
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Alright, here's the recipe. I know there are a lot of them online, but this one is pretty much the best. <br />
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<b><u>Buttermilk Syrup </u></b><br />
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1- In a large pot melt <b>1 cube of butter</b> on low heat.<br />
2- Add <b>1 cup of sugar</b> and stir it in. <br />
3- Add <b>1 cup of buttermilk</b>.<br />
4- Turn up the heat and dissolve sugar.<br />
5- Add <b>1 tsp of baking soda</b>.<br />
6- It will get really foamy and frothy at this point. This is the reason why you put it all in the large pot.<br />
7- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in <b>1 tsp of vanilla</b>. <br />
8- Serve syrup warm and enjoy it with pancakes, waffles, biscuits, ice cream, and more.<br />
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Now go make some! It's delicious!MeganRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04487078604611256265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-59776642290173996162013-09-11T07:40:00.000-07:002013-09-11T07:42:00.366-07:00Berry-Stuffed French Toast CasseroleSorry no picture for this deliciousness. I am doing my best to keep my head afloat. :) Kristi's birthday was yesterday so I hosted a breakfast in her honor. When I saw this recipe featured on Channel 4 morning news, it screamed Kristi to me. And then I got excited cause I had more and more ideas of how to make it even tastier. Throw out your diet for a day, have your girlfriends over and enjoy!<br />
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Berry-Stuffed French Toast Casserole<br />
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9 Oakdell eggs, beaten<br />
2 cups milk<br />
¼ cup melted butter<br />
½ cup maple syrup (I make my own syrup and ran out of mapeline, so instead I boiled 1 cup water with 2 cups sugar and added 1/2 tsp coconut extract--simmer until sugar is dissolved.)<br />
12 cups cubed stale French bread<br />
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, cut into small cubes (I used 2 (8oz) pkgs!!)<br />
2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries<br />
Blueberry Syrup or maple syrup (optional)<br />
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.<br />
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In a smaller bowl combine eggs, milk, butter, and the ½ cup maple (coconut) syrup. Whisk until combined. Place bread cubes in large bowl; add cream cheese and the blueberries. Slowly pour the egg mixture over blueberry-and-bread mixture; gently fold mixture to evenly moisten the bread. Pour into greased casserole dish.<br />
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Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover with foil the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent overbrowning. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cut in squares. Serve with Blueberry Syrup or additional maple syrup, if desired. Makes 12 servings.<br />
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I also made a berry pancake topping.<br />
2 1/2 cup frozen berries<br />
1/4 cup of the leftover coconut syrup made for the casserole<br />
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Combine in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook at a boil for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom as neeeded to keep from burning. Reduce heat to low; simmer the mixture until thick, about 10 minutes.<br />
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So then, I made the <a href="http://familyfavoriterecipes.blogspot.com/2012/07/tropical-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Coconut Syrup</a> featured on my Tropical Pancakes post. The one that calls for coconut milk, brown sugar, and shredded coconut.<br />
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Finally, I whipped up some whipping cream adding sugar and--you guessed it--1/2 tsp coconut extract.<br />
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We layered the casserole, with the shredded coconut syrup, berry topping, and the coconut whipping cream. It was so delicious! My favorite compliment was that it tasted better than Kneaders!<br />
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ENJOY!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-51011229282277540382013-08-13T14:38:00.002-07:002013-08-13T14:38:23.907-07:00The Best Cornbread EverI love this recipe. My husband loves this recipe even more. The other day I made chili and I was going to try something new and alter the recipe a bit. However, my husband was insistent that I not change something that is already perfect. Seriously, my husband insists that this Cornbread recipe is absolutely perfect. You have to make this!<br />
<br />With that in mind, I have not changed the recipe, but I have added some of my own thoughts. The original recipe, with some Honey Butter if you so desire is found at <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/08/the-cornbread-and-fluffy-honey-butter.html">Mel's Kitchen Cafe</a>. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Cornbread</u></span></b><br />
Source: Mel's Kitchen Cafe<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">½ teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup oil</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 tablespoons butter, melted</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 eggs, beaten</span></li>
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<span style="color: #414042; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Add dry ingredients and stir to mix them. Then, make a well and add oil, butter, eggs, and milk into the center. Stir until just mixed (batter will be runny). Bake in an 8” square pan for 30-35 minutes. The cornbread is amazing warm and the first day. The amazingness goes down with each day, so try and eat as much as you can the first day. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #414042; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">This doubles for a 9X13-inch pan, though you need to watch the time. It's longer than 35 minutes, and in my oven the edges were done but the middle wasn't. I'll probably lower the temperature and try again in the future. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #414042; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Anyway, this cornbread is amazing! Enjoy!</span></div>
MeganRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04487078604611256265noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-18130992512126017142013-08-06T18:22:00.002-07:002013-08-06T18:24:27.332-07:00Beef Pot Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I grew up with my mom making chicken pot pie. I always loved it! But, she never made a beef one. I had leftover roast I couldn't shred (not pictured), and wanted it to go to good use. I modified my mom's recipe and used some parts of an allrecipes recipe (Beef Pot Pie III). </div>
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INGREDIENTS:</div>
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leftover roast, cubed</div>
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salt to taste</div>
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ground black pepper to taste</div>
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1 (14 ounce) can beef broth</div>
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3 large carrots, diced</div>
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3 potatoes, cubed</div>
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1 cup frozen green peas, thawed</div>
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1/2 cup stick margarine</div>
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1 cup milk</div>
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optional: Make pie crust. I like Kristi's recipe and have it written below.</div>
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4. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Place the beef mixture into the pie crust. Pour the gravy over the top of the mixture, then cover with the pie crust. Bake in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown; about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.</div>
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2 cups flour</div>
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1 tsp salt</div>
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2/3 cup butter flavored shortening</div>
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7 TBSP ice water</div>
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Sift flour and salt. Cut in shortening with a fork until the size of small peas. Sprinkle a tablespoon of water at a time. Toss and fluff with a fork. Use hands and squish into a ball. Roll out on a floured surface until 1/8" thick. Lay over beef mixture and trim edges. </div>
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(With leftover dough--roll out and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for dessert cookies.)</div>
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1 cup biscuit mix</div>
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1/2 cup milk</div>
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1 egg</div>
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Combine and pour over beef mixture. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-35649569256715543642013-07-29T09:30:00.000-07:002013-07-29T09:30:26.261-07:00Italian Dressing Mix<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What happens when you need an Italian Dressing Mix and there's none to be found and you can't/won't run to the store? If you're like me you turn to allrecipes and make one yourself. I was surprised how easy and yummy it was. Next on my list is homemade Ranch dressing--did you know the majority of store-bought Ranch dressing and the mixes contain MSG? No bueno if you ask me!<br />
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Italian Dressing Mix<br />
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INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 tablespoon garlic salt<br />
1 tablespoon onion powder<br />
1 tablespoon white sugar<br />
2 tablespoons dried oregano<br />
1 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme<br />
1 teaspoon dried basil<br />
1 tablespoon dried parsley<br />
1/4 teaspoon celery salt<br />
2 tablespoons salt<br />
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DIRECTIONS:<br />
1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt and regular salt. Store in a tightly sealed container.<br />
2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-14050647180994697202013-07-21T17:50:00.000-07:002013-07-21T17:52:50.675-07:00Oatmeal Carmelitas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Somehow I found this <a href="http://mytreadmillisbroken.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>. Not sure how. But I am grateful. Very grateful. Because I discovered these. And they are wonderful. Enjoy! </div>
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Oatmeal Carmelitas</div>
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2 cups quick oats</div>
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1 3/4 cup flour</div>
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar</div>
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1 tsp baking soda</div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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Mix the above dry ingredients.</div>
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Add: 1 1/4 cups melted butter.</div>
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Stir until crumbs are the size of corn. Press 2/3 of mixture in the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon on 1 1/4 cups of Carmel sauce. (make your own--1 bag caramels melted with 2/3 cup milk, or use jarred Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel topping) Sprinkle on 2-2 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet). Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over the top and return to the oven for 18 more minutes.</div>
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Words from the blogger: Remove from oven and be careful!!! You will want to grab a spoon and sample. I have spent many a days over the past twelve weeks with a burned mouth due to my inability to be patient :) You can quicken the cooling process in the refrigerator. Otherwise they will take several hours to set making them able to be served without falling apart. But I can promise you if you are a fan of ice cream, caramel, and chocolate, let them fall into the same bowl together. You won't be disappointed! Here's to a season of happy reunions with family and friends!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-62610228141928000722013-06-28T11:51:00.003-07:002013-06-28T11:52:36.044-07:00Oprah's Chocolate Strawberry SmoothieI have discovered the benefit of adding green smoothies to my diet to sneak in extra fruits and<br />
veggies. And while my kids have enjoyed them as well, sometimes they are hesitant about the green color. I found this recipe in my book. Not sure how I discovered Oprah's favorite smoothie recipe--but she gets the credit nonetheless. My kids love this one and so do I. It's healthy, refreshing, creamy, and yummy. Plus it uses chocolate milk. Yum!<br />
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Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie<br />
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2 cups chocolate milk (I do milk and 1/3 cup Nesquik)<br />
2 medium bananas, cut up<br />
2 cups frozen or hulled fresh strawberries<br />
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Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve very cold (can add ice).<br />
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In case you're wondering what I put in my green smoothies--I feel like I've found the perfect combination.<br />
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1 banana -- a must for sweetness<br />
1 carrot peeled & cut into chunks<br />
1 cup spinach, rinsed<br />
1 cup frozen or fresh fruit (pineapple, apples, berries)<br />
1 cup orange juice<br />
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Do not try tomatoes. :)<br />
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Happy blending!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-5736270782472272162013-06-28T10:14:00.002-07:002013-06-28T10:15:51.848-07:00Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Babies<div style="text-align: center;">
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I can't claim discovering this recipe or the <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-covered-recipes/fudge-baby-mania/" target="_blank">blog</a>. Kristi found it and shared them with me. And I love them for many reasons.<br />
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1. They are yummy.<br />
2. They are healthy.<br />
3. In my old age I am really enjoying the flavor of dried fruit.<br />
4. They have chocolate.<br />
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And, you can mix things up with them. Try different nuts, add peanut butter, different dried fruits. They're fantastic. And, I get to use my food processor. I feel all granola-ish when I make them. And I feel good eating them.<br />
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Give them a go--especially if you need digestive help like some of us *me* need. :)<br />
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Cookie Dough Babies<br />
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Scant 2/3 cup pitted dates (80g) (I highly recommend Sunmaid dates, found in regular grocery stores near the raisins. They’re softer and easier to blend.)<br />
handful of chocolate chips or Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips<br />
1/4 cup cashews (30g) (or another nut, like almonds.)<br />
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract<br />
tiny pinch of salt (can be omitted)<br />
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Blend the dates, cashews, salt, and vanilla in a food processor. (You can use a blender, but they’re much harder to blend and they can get very sticky.) You can either blend the chocolate with the other ingredients or chop it separately, then mix the pieces into the dough. Make bars, balls, or shapes of whatever size you want.<br />
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<i>I used prunes (I need some serious help!) and they turned out really moist so I added extra nuts. Also, refrigerating them helps with the stickiness. </i><br />
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Nutritional Info for the Homemade Larabar Recipes:<br />
The homemade larabar nutritional info is based upon the girl-scout cookie larabars; however I think all the flavors are probably pretty similar. Each Larabar-sized bar (45 grams) will have around 175 calories, 8 grams healthy fat, 2 grams protein, 25 grams carbs, 5 grams fiber, and zero grams of added sugar.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-55987480314699097592013-06-28T10:03:00.000-07:002013-06-28T10:03:23.866-07:00A Few Recipes for the HomeThe other day I was googling how to clean my dishwasher (cause it was stinking!!) and found this awesome blog!<br />
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<a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/" target="_blank">One Good Thing by Jillee</a><br />
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I started browsing and found a great recipe for homemade dishwasher soap. I was interested because I previously had read an article about how companies removed some ingredient from their detergents that previously had prevented the fogginess on cups and things. But, generic brands like Members Mark found at Sam's still kept it. Since I'm now at Costco and not sure about what's going on anymore, and since I'm cheap I decided to give her recipe a try. It works fantastic! I'm planning on making enough to fill a metal can to keep under my sink.<br />
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* 1 cup Washing soda or Baking soda (I’ve seen many recipes that use both..so use whatever you have on hand)<br />
* 1 cup Borax (Borax and baking soda/wash are both natural disinfectants and mild abrasives.)<br />
* 1/4 cup Kosher salt (reduces the effects of hard water)<br />
* 1/4 cup citric acid (available at brewing places or Amazon.com. Or as an alternative you can use the same amount of Fruit Fresh or two packets of Lemonade-Flavored Kool-Aid, ONLY lemon and ONLY unsweetened!)<br />
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Add 1-2 tablespoons per load along with a splash of white vinegar as a rinse agent to prevent spots. (I just splash some straight into the bottom of the dishwasher). Makes the glasses shine!<br />
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Use this same mixture as a scouring powder! Put some in a shaker canister from Walmart….and use it to scour your sink. The salt gives it extra scouring power and it smells so good!!! :-)<br />
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There were some concerns raised about this mixture hardening and clumping together, making it hard to get out of the jar. One of the brilliant comments left was to use some of those silica gel packets that come in bottles of medicine or in shoe boxes or just about ANY product that comes in a box nowadays. Problem solved.<br />
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This recipe comes from <a href="http://www.thethriftymama.com/" target="_blank">The Thrifty Momma</a>. I wanted to shampoo my carpets NOW but couldn't run to the store. So, I googled, found a recipe and made my own. Worked fantastic and I'll never buy the pricey stuff again. :)<br />
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Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipe<br />
Ingredients:<br />
4 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide 3% solution (This is the strength you’ll get in the first aid section.)<br />
2 tablespoons white vinegar<br />
1 tablespoon dish detergent<br />
5 drops essential oil (if desired)<br />
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Directions:<br />
Mix the ingredients well. I shake mine thoroughly in a lidded mason jar. This makes it much easier to distribute the cleaning agents into the water.<br />
Blend this mixture with 1-1/2 quarts of hot water.<br />
Use in carpet cleaner as directed by manufacturer.<br />
This recipe can easily be adjusted for full-size carpet cleaners. Double or triple quantities as needed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-10768118016110625542013-06-26T08:29:00.003-07:002013-06-26T08:37:44.171-07:00Focaccia Bread<div style="text-align: center;">
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I made this for dinner at my parents on Sunday. As I made it, the aroma was amazing! The kids could not wait to eat it (and I have to admit, neither could I). It was a huge hit--my dad asked my mom to get the recipe from me and he took leftovers to work with him. This is a definite keeper I will be making again. I also want to try to incorporate the herbs into a pizza crust. I'll get back to you on that one. :)<br />
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Focaccia Bread<br />
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INGREDIENTS:<br />
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon white sugar<br />
1 tablespoon active dry yeast<br />
1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
1 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
1 teaspoon dried thyme<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried basil<br />
1 pinch ground black pepper<br />
1 tablespoon vegetable oil<br />
1 cup water<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese<br />
1 cup mozzarella<br />
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1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.<br />
2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.<br />
3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.<br />
4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-37371614827227350392013-02-24T10:24:00.002-08:002013-02-24T10:49:34.334-08:00Wheat BreadI found out my friend Holly bakes her own bread for her family. She gave me a loaf early in my pregnancy when I wasn't feeling well. It was so soft and delicious that I asked for the recipe. I've made it twice on my own and it is fantastic!!! And it's oh so healthy and uses your food storage. The instructions are intense, but read the tips and give it a go. You won't regret it. :) <br />
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Wheat Bread<br />
Holly Harwood<br />
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4 cups Warm (on the verge of hot) Water<br />
1/3 cup oil<br />
1/3 cup honey<br />
1 Tbsp Salt<br />
3 Tbsp Yeast<br />
1/2 cup gluten flour (available at Macey's and it's called Vital Wheat Gluten)<br />
Wheat Flour (8 to 9 cups--keep adding until it cleans the side of your bowl)<br />
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Mix all ingredients and 1/2 the flour until combined. Slowly add the reset of the flour one cup at a time until the dough forms a ball and cleans the side of the bowl. Knead on the lowest setting in the mixer for 8 minutes. Remove from mixer and form into 3 loaves. Place in greased bread pans and cover with a clean dish towel. Let rise until loaves have doubled in size: approximately 35 minutes. (It took mine longer--probably because it's winter.) Once risen, place all three pans into a cold--not preheated--oven. THEN test the temperature to 350 degrees and the timer to 26 minutes. The loaves should be golden brown on top when time is up--if not bake for a little longer checking it every minute. Immediately remove bread from the pan and place on cooling racks to cool. Once cooled store in bread bags. <br />
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Helpful Tips<br />
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<li>Buy the largest container of honey that will give you the ability to pour it to measure--squeezing the little bear takes WAY too long!!</li>
<li>SAF blend yeast works well. IF you cannot find it, this recipe requires rapid rise yeast. (SAF brand can be found at Bosch Store and Maceys).</li>
<li>Gluten flour is important because it bonds to the yeast to give the bread a lighter and more airy texture. It also helps the bread maintain its freshness. It too can be purchased at the Bosch store or Maceys. If you can't find gluten or just don't care, simply add an extra half cup of flour at the beginning ant it will turn out okay--it's just not quite as good.</li>
<li>I like to grind my own wheat because it is a lot less expensive and contains no preservatives. If you want to use freshly ground wheat, but don't have a grinder, you can have it ground at your Bosch store for about 40 cents a pound.</li>
<li>While freshly ground wheat is the best for this recipe, you may use either whole wheat or white flour--whichever suits your personal tastes. I would recommend only using bread flour because it bakes up differently than unbleached flour. My favorite brand is Gold Medal Better for Bread flour which comes in both white and wheat varieties. If you use white flour, you will need to add more than if you use wheat. </li>
<li>Don't be intimidated by the vague flour measurements. I add a different amount of flour to every batch of bread I bake. I simply wait for the dough to begin to pull away from the sides of my mixing bowl. It's more about the look of the dough than the precise measurements and it turns out better when I am not precise. Once the kneading is done it should be soft and slightly sticky. </li>
<li>You can either purchase bread bags at the Bosch or grocery store. The bags at the Bosch store will be quite a bit longer and easier to fit the loaves in. </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-16006229938954284542013-02-10T15:45:00.001-08:002013-02-10T15:45:49.872-08:00Ms. Amidey's Sour Cream Chocolate CakeFirst of all... Christina... look how obedient I am!! We just got out of church 40 minutes ago!!<br />
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I got this recipe from my daughters dance teacher Ms. Amidey. It's moist and delicious, decadent and naughty... I promise this frosting will make you say bad words.<br />
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<u>The Cake</u><br />
Beat together:<br />
1 cup softened butter<br />
2 cups brown sugar<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
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Then add:<br />
1 1/3 cups HOT water from the tap<br />
Beat some more...<br />
Add:<br />
4 eggs<br />
1 TB vanilla<br />
1 1/3 cups sour cream<br />
2 3/4 cup flour<br />
2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp salt and<br />
1 cup cocoa.<br />
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Pour into a large Pam sprayed sheet cake pan.<br />
Bake at 350* for 20 minutes.<br />
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<u>The Frosting</u><br />
Melt:<br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
Beat in:<br />
12 TB cocoa<br />
Add:<br />
4 to 6 cups powdered sugar<br />
2/3 cup sour cream and<br />
1 tsp vanilla.<br />
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(Amidey said you can half this recipe for a 9 by 13 or 2 round cake pans - I think she said the cooking time is 15 to 20 minutes.)<br />
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Please make this cake... you will feel happy and proud... and a little bit naughty - Just in time for Valentines Day!!!Sheral Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766029879084998112noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-43496380542892980422013-01-08T12:19:00.002-08:002013-01-08T12:56:28.476-08:00Tilapia Parmesan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had frozen tilapia fillets in my fridge and wanted to cook them without just using a premade sauce. I searched allrecipes and found this winner. Brent loved it! I am always thrilled and surprised when that happens. :) I only wanted to do 4 fillets and made the whole recipe. It was plenty to go around. Definitely wrap your pan in aluminum foil.<br />
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Also, my broiler doesn't work so I baked the fillets without the sauce for 15 minutes at 450 and then spread the sauce for the last couple of minutes until it browned. <br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese<br />
1/8 cup butter, softened<br />
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />
1/4 teaspoon dried basil<br />
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />
1/8 teaspoon onion powder<br />
1/8 teaspoon celery salt<br />
2 pounds tilapia fillets<br />
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1. Preheat oven broiler. Grease broiling pan or line with aluminum foil.<br />
2. Mix Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder, and celery salt. Mix well and set aside. Arrange fillets in a single layer on prepared pan.<br />
3. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip fillets over and broil for 2 or 3 minutes more. Remove fillets from oven and cover with Parmesan mixture on top side. Broil until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-57588233722418736292012-11-16T15:21:00.003-08:002013-02-24T10:50:07.458-08:00Pumpkin GInger SnapsThese are the ultimate Christmas cookie. They are soooo soft and yummy and I could eat a million of them! Plus, pumpkin is on sale right now!<br />
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½ cup of butter, at room temperature<br />
1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling the cookies<br />
½ cup of pure pumpkin (I used Libby's canned pumpkin)<br />
¼ cup of molasses<br />
1 large egg<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour<br />
2 teaspoons baking soda<br />
2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger<br />
1 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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3. When you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Place sugar in a small bowl. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in sugar until well coated and place on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies look cracked and set at the edges. The cookies will still be soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a 2-3 minutes after removing them from the oven, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.</div>
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Kristi Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908846915468793312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-67112747200602922452012-11-04T21:10:00.001-08:002012-11-04T21:28:24.599-08:00Honey Butter Pull Apart RollsOkay, I made these tonight for my hubbies birthday and YUM! I love how they look and taste. The butter and honey is slathered in <strong>and</strong> on them before you bake them. I also thought these were much easier than they look, bonus when bringing a dish to someone's house! I will be making these little gems for years to come! Give them a go sometime soon...<br />
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1-1/2 cups hot water {as hot as you can get it out of the tap.} </div>
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1 Tbsp. active dry yeast <br />
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2 Tbsp. sugar <br />
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2 Tbsp. vegetable oil <br />
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1 tsp. salt <br />
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3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour {or all-purpose flour is fine) <br />
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3/8 cup (3/4 stick) salted butter, melted <br />
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3 Tbsp. honey <br />
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3/4 tsp. salt <br />
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*Note: I did this in my stand mixture with my dough hook and it was the easiest thing ever. Hand mixing should work well too, but I highly recommend it in a stand mixer if you have one!*<br />
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Spray a large bowl with cooking spray; set aside. <br />
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In a small bowl, mix together water, yeast, and sugar; let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes. <br />
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In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, 2 cups of flour, and the yeast mixture until well combined. <br />
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Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl and is no longer sticky. <br />
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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until elastic, about 8 minutes. <br />
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Place the dough in the greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. <br />
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After doubled, punch down dough and lay on floured surface. <br />
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Preheat oven to 375°F. <br />
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Roll dough out until about 20 inches by 12 inches. <br />
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In a small bowl, combine butter, honey, and salt. <br />
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Brush dough with half of the butter mixture. <br />
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With a pizza cutter, cut dough lengthwise into sixths and crosswise into twelfths. <br />
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Make stacks of 4 dough squares and place each stack into a greased muffin tin cup. <br />
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Brush with the remaining butter mixture. <br />
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Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. <br />
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Serve warm. <br />
<br />Denisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16031522644671659704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-58445191187184553752012-10-30T15:23:00.000-07:002012-10-30T15:23:15.002-07:00Chipotle Tamale Pie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42iaQa97LizZvhWtfE-tEnOcu7pVJ7n0MNixwylnK-UMdr1eryZore-CRLjKgXD9m0uJIribRDftwGsNKdDpUI6zTKJaL6pc7L27VBYUJBWwFvnqKM5zDEkA_dGWx2VCfxcNnDRBOF7SZ/s1600/chipotle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42iaQa97LizZvhWtfE-tEnOcu7pVJ7n0MNixwylnK-UMdr1eryZore-CRLjKgXD9m0uJIribRDftwGsNKdDpUI6zTKJaL6pc7L27VBYUJBWwFvnqKM5zDEkA_dGWx2VCfxcNnDRBOF7SZ/s320/chipotle.JPG" width="239" /></a>I apologize for my absence lately. It really is quite easy to get so swamped with life and endeavors that you want to pursue. Currently, I'm pursuing the development of an App. Yep, be excited for a really sweet App for both Android and Apple to come your way just before Christmas.<br />
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Even with this App excitement I have been baking and cooking. I can't let my family go hungry. Last week I made my Chipotle Tamale Pie. This is a fabulously hearty, delicious, and nutritious meal. Enjoy!<br />
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<u>Chipotle Tamale Pie</u><br />
From my Diabetic Cooking Cookbook (No, I'm not diabetic, and I'm not sure where I got the cookbook from. However, there are some good ones in here)<br />
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1 lb of ground turkey or ground beef (I use an entire pkg of of the Jennie-O ground turkey so I believe that is 20oz)<br />
1 cup chopped onion<br />
1 1/2 cups of diced bell pepper (choose whichever color pepper you prefer)<br />
4 cloves minced garlic<br />
2 tsps ground cumin<br />
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained<br />
1 can of stewed tomatoes, undrained (the recipe says 8 oz, but I use the big can which is 13.75oz or something)<br />
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (minced)- You can do more here if you like it super spicy<br />
1-2 tsp of adobo sauce from the canned chilies (the more you add the spicier it will be)<br />
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese<br />
1/2 cup of cilantro chopped<br />
and whatever ingredients you need for cornbread whether that is a jiffy mix (egg, milk, and the mix) or your own<br />
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Instructions:<br />
1. Preheat oven to 350.<br />
2. Cook turkey, onion, bell peppers, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is cooked through. <br />
3. Sprinkle cumin on top of skillet mixture and stir it all in.<br />
4. Add beans, tomatoes, chilies, and adobo sauce; bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.<br />
5. Remove skillet from heat and stir in cheese and cilantro (sometimes I don't do cilantro, or I used dry cilantro).<br />
6. I spray a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick spray. Then I pour the skillet mixture into the baking dish. <br />
7. Finally, I make my cornbread (I have a great recipe that I'll share later) and pour the cornbread over the over the turkey mixture. If you use a jiffy mix for cornbread then just one box of jiffy mix will work great.<br />
8. Cook the dish uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the cornbread is a beautiful golden brown. <br />
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I hope you enjoy this dish. It is one of our family favorites!<br />
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MegsMeganRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04487078604611256265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-59109316405487399782012-10-22T11:19:00.001-07:002012-10-22T11:26:13.779-07:00Pumpkin Carrot Harvest BarsFirst, sorry that all of my posts are out of order. This is another recipe from the recipe party I had the other night. There is one more recipe I need to add from the party. Second, sorry for the recipe bombing this morning. As I said in an earlier post, I fell a little behind.<br />
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These are my all time favorite fall recipe. I love everything pumpkin and I also love cream cheese frosting! This recipe has both of those! Hope you love these bars just as much as I do! Finally, sorry, but I don't have a source for this recipe because I really have been making it for years.<br />
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1/3 cup butter<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/2 cup Brown sugar<br />
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Beat together the butter and sugars until they are crumbly. Then add wet ingredients:<br />
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2 large eggs<br />
2 egg whites<br />
1-15 oz can Pumpkin puree<br />
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Blend until well combined. Add dry ingredients:<br />
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2 cups flour (or 1 1/2 flour and 1/2 almond flour)<br />
2 1/4 tsp Pumpkin Spice<br />
2 tsp Baking Powder<br />
1 tsp Baking Soda<br />
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Stir in:<br />
1 cup finely shredded Carrot<br />
1/2 cup Craisins, optional<br />
1/2 cup pecans, optional<br />
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Put batter into a 13x9 pyrex. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.<br />
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Once the bars are cooked and cooled add your favorite Cream cheese frosting. <br />
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<br />Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555835498376576114noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092384802992130170.post-26685143215497173072012-10-22T10:47:00.001-07:002012-10-22T11:26:29.493-07:00Apple Pie Oatmeal<br />
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Now that it is the fall and finally apple season again, I have been cooking a lot! One of the first Pinterest recipes I wanted to make was this one. I already love oatmeal and who doesn't love hot apple pie?! This recipe is one of those that perfectly combines two things that I already loved: you get the comfort factor of the oatmeal combined with the hot apples and syrup that make apple pie so yummy. I also love that since this is oatmeal, I don't get hungry before lunch like I do when I eat cereal. Although this was originally a Pinterest recipe, I have changed it here because the original recipe cooked the apples and oatmeal together, but I couldn't get them cooked right at the same time so I make the two parts separately here. <br />
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Here's how I make it:<br />
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1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped<br />
1 cup water<br />
1/2 cup quick cooking oats<br />
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1 TBSP butter<br />
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I bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the apples, spices and sugar. Saute everything over medium-low until the apples are soft but still have a little bite. Add your oat to the water. Add more or less water depending on the consistency that you prefer. Top with apples and syrup. <br />
That's all there is to it. Serve it with a splash of milk if desired. <br />
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Note: Ethan and I both liked this with lots of apples, so I make one apple for the two of us. This recipe also duplicates really easily, so I like to make two apples worth and then store the leftovers for later in the week. Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555835498376576114noreply@blogger.com4