tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66554396017942585562024-03-08T03:54:31.293-07:00Smells Good, MommyA collection of recipes that have been collected, tested and approved by a mommy and her family.Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-64444634548114150532010-04-15T11:22:00.000-07:002010-04-15T11:22:20.475-07:00Homemade Fruit Roll-UpsRecipe courtesy of DisneyFamily.com- 2010<br />
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<div style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">Fruit rolls are a big 'kid favorite' and very easy to pop into lunches or backpacks for kids on the go. These rolls are 100% fruit with no sugar or artificial anything added. They're also cheaper than their boxed counterparts, coming in at just 17 cents each. If you don't want to roll them, the fruit leather is just as good cut into squares or other shapes.</div><div style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Hands-On Time:</b> 10 minutes<br />
<b>Ready In:</b> 8 hours and 40 minutes<br />
<b>Yield:</b> 12 roll-ups<br />
<b>Cost Per Serving:</b> $0.17</div><b>Ingredients</b><ul style="margin-left: 10px; padding-left: 10px;"><div style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">8 ounces dried apricots or other dried fruit
1 1/2 cups water</div></ul><b>Directions</b><ol><div style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"></div><li style="line-height: 19px;">Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.</li>
<li style="line-height: 19px;">Line a 12x15 inch baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat foil with non-stick cooking spray.</li>
<li style="line-height: 19px;">Combine apricots or other dried fruit with water in a heavy saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes or until fruit is very soft.</li>
<li style="line-height: 19px;">Drain excess liquid and pour fruit into a blender. Puree until very smooth.</li>
<li style="line-height: 19px;">Pour fruit onto prepared foil and spread evenly, making sure there are no holes.</li>
<li style="line-height: 19px;">Place sheet into oven for 25 minutes. Without opening oven, turn heat off and leave oven door shut for 8 hours.</li>
<li style="line-height: 19px;">Remove baking sheet from oven and gently peel fruit from foil. Set on waxed paper, right-side down, and press down.</li>
<li style="line-height: 19px;">Cut into 12 even strips, lengthwise. Roll each strip with the paper side out and store in plastic bags until ready to eat.</li>
</ol>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-26040008537698649202010-01-21T20:27:00.001-07:002010-01-21T20:27:58.685-07:00Hearty Potato Soup<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe Courtesy of Southern Living 1998</span><br />
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<h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ingredients</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B5vNzLPXNhM/S1kbLya4lsI/AAAAAAAAANs/xwR1l5EiAVE/s1600-h/potato-soup-sl-257359-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B5vNzLPXNhM/S1kbLya4lsI/AAAAAAAAANs/xwR1l5EiAVE/s320/potato-soup-sl-257359-l.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
</div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">6 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/2 pounds)</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 medium onions, diced</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 carrots, thinly sliced</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 celery ribs, thinly sliced</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium fat-free chicken broth</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon dried basil</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon pepper</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://find.myrecipes.com/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=257504" style="color: #a02e14; text-decoration: none;">Italian Bread Bowls</a></li>
</ul><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px;"><div class="rcpdetail" id="preparation" style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Preparation</h2><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Combine first 8 ingredients in a 4 1/2-quart slow cooker.<br />
</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Cook, covered, at HIGH 3 hours or until vegetables are tender.<br />
</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Stir together flour and half-and-half; stir into soup. Cover and cook 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve in Italian Bread Bowls, and garnish, if desired.<br />
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</div></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="nutrientInfo" style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Nutritional Information</h2><dl style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Calories:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">207
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Fat:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">0.3g
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Cholesterol:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">0.0mg
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Sodium:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">365mg
</dd></dl></div></span></span></span><br />
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</ul>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-45813479145707770112010-01-19T12:09:00.000-07:002010-01-19T12:09:17.613-07:00Meatball Sandwiches<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe Courtesy of Real Simple 2005</span><br />
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</div><ul style="list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4 rolls of any kind</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon olive oil</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">12 to 20 precooked meatballs (depending on size; </span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">found in the freezer or refrigerator case in most grocery stores)</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 cups pasta sauce</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups shredded mozzarella</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup grated Parmesan</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">pickle spears (optional)</span></li>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Remove the rolls from oven and slice lengthwise. Spoon the meatballs and sauce onto the rolls, then sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan. Serve with the pickles, if desired.</span></li>
</ol></div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-56650693322281971882010-01-14T18:01:00.003-07:002010-01-14T18:04:25.497-07:00Chicken Cutlets with Tomato saute<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><h3 style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recipe courtesy of Real Simple August 2008</span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><h3 style="color: #666666; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></h3><ul style="list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 pounds small chicken cutlets (8 to 12)</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">kosher salt and pepper</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><ul style="list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 scallions, sliced</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped</span></li>
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<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add the tomatoes to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to burst, 2 to 3 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add the wine and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the scallions and tarragon and serve with the chicken.</span></span></li>
</ol></div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-41882602199673855512010-01-09T15:32:00.000-07:002010-01-09T15:32:25.202-07:00Lean Pulled Pork from a Pressure Cooker<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: small; line-height: 20px;"></span><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of NoFoodLeftBehind.blogspot.com</span></i><br />
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<em> The real key to success for this is that the moist cooking in the pressure cooker really counteracts the lack of fat in the tenderloin. I loved this because I knew it was lean and yet it had just as much moisture as the regular pulled pork with all that fat from the butt.</em><br />
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<span style="font-size: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/karenpaulson/151838484/" style="color: #996699; text-decoration: none;">Pulled Pork</a><br />
Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/karenpaulson/" style="color: #5588aa; text-decoration: none;">Food Fanatic</a>.</span></div>2 lb. pork tenderloin<br />
2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
1 onion, finely diced<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 cup ketchup<br />
2 Tbsp brown sugar<br />
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce<br />
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar<br />
1/4 tsp dry mustard<br />
1/4 tsp chili powder<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. pepper<br />
1/4 cup water<br />
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In a 6-quart pressure cooker, brown the pork tenderloin in the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened. Add the remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Bring to a boil, cover the pressure cooker and bring to pressure. Cook for 45 minutes at 15 psi. Release the pressure and, using two forks, pull the pork into shreds. Toss the shredded pork in the pan drippings, if desired. Serve hot on rolls.<br />
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Adapted from “Speedy Pulled Pork” by Ronda L. Carnicelli at<a href="http://www.seasoned.com/" style="color: #5588aa; text-decoration: none;">http://www.seasoned.com</a>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-17600412717727142062010-01-09T13:47:00.000-07:002010-01-09T13:47:54.959-07:00Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of denverpost.com</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Personal chef Colleen Clarke of Erie specializes in gluten-free cooking for gluten-intolerant families. Add nuts if you want. Makes 2-3 dozen.</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/3 cup brown sugar</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 egg</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3/4 cup white rice flour</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup soy flour</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dash of salt</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">12 ounces chocolate chips</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Directions</span></b><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 375. Cream butter, sugars, egg and vanilla. Stir in flours, baking powder and soda and salt. Add chips. Drop spoonfulls on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, until brown.</span><br />
</div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-89306561792874323532010-01-09T13:41:00.000-07:002010-01-09T13:41:49.692-07:00Chicken Hobo<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i>This is an easy-to-do recipe from the gluten-free section on allrecipes.com - one that can be assembled on Sunday for cooking on Monday. Chicken breasts and peppered bacon are sealed with potatoes, carrots and onions in individual foil pouches. Serves 4.</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 pound peppered bacon</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 medium potatoes, chopped</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 medium onion, chopped</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup butter</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Garlic salt to taste</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Directions</span></b><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain, chop coarsely and set aside.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">On 4 large squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil, evenly distribute potatoes, carrots and onion. Arrange chicken breasts over the vegetables and sprinkle with chopped bacon. Top each with 2 tablespoons butter and season with garlic salt. Fold foil over the ingredients and seal tightly.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat or an oven to 350 degrees.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Place foil packets on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, then turn and cook for another 10. If cooking in the oven, bake 20-25 minutes.</span><br />
</div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-14866725455547705442010-01-09T13:29:00.000-07:002010-01-09T13:29:12.137-07:00Baked Crispy fish or Chicken<span style="font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of denverpost.com</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Personal chef Colleen Clarke's solution to fried chicken (or fish) fingers is this baked version developed for people who are gluten-intolerant. Gluten-free cereals and bread crumbs are sold at Whole Foods, Vitamin Cottage and Wild Oats grocery stores. Serve with green beans and a tomato-cucumber salad. Makes 4 cups of coating.</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3 cups Health Valley Rice Crunch 'Ems cereal</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup brown rice "bread crumbs"</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon garlic powder</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon oregano</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon marjoram</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon thyme</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 cups olive oil (more, if needed)</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup butter, melted</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 lightly whisked egg whites</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 pounds raw chicken tenders or fish strips (cod, haddock, hake or sea bass)</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Directions</span></b><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place rice cereal in a food processor and process to desired consistency. Add brown rice crumbs, garlic powder, oregano, marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper, and combine ingredients.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dip chicken (or fish) in olive oil, then butter, egg white (or water) and finally into bread-crumb mixture. Place chicken (or fish) on a nonstick cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crumbs are brown.</span><br />
</div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-33616601232378835462010-01-09T13:03:00.000-07:002010-01-09T13:03:39.408-07:00Gluten- Free Meatloaf<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of Jennifer Kossman, originally from denverpost.com</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><i>I recently tried this meatloaf while staying with a friend of mine. I don't like meatloaf but I really liked this one! And better yet for all those with wheat allergies, it is gluten -free.</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1 1/2 pounds ground beef<br />
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2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />
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1/2 cup raw, grated potato<br />
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1/4 cup chopped onion<br />
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1/4 cup grated carrot<br />
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1/4 cup chopped celery<br />
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1/4 cup chopped green pepper<br />
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1/4 cup baby green peas<br />
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1 teaspoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce<br />
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1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt<br />
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
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1/2 cup vegetable juice<br />
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Directions<br />
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Preheat oven to 350.<br />
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Mix all ingredients by hand. Shape into a loaf in a flat casserole or loaf pan and bake for 45 minute to 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.</span>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-2827481959890108972010-01-07T17:29:00.001-07:002010-01-09T13:58:18.718-07:00Oven Fried Chicken<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe Courtesy of Cooking Light, October 2006</span><br />
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<i>I love this recipe because it gives you the flavor of fried chicken without all the grease.</i><br />
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<div class="rcpdetail" id="mainstats" style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong>Prep Time:</strong> 10 minutes<br />
<strong>Cook Time:</strong> 15 minutes<br />
<strong>Yield:</strong> 4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half or 1 drumstick and 1 thigh)<br />
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</div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 cup low-fat buttermilk</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 large egg whites, beaten</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/3 cup cornmeal</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon salt, divided</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1 pound)</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 chicken thighs, skinned (about 1/2 pound)</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1/2 pound)</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tablespoons canola oil</li>
<li style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Cooking spray</li>
</ul></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="preparation" style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;"><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Preparation</h2><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Preheat oven to 425°.<br />
</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine buttermilk and egg whites in a shallow dish; stir well with a whisk. Combine flour, cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a separate shallow dish; stir well. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture; dredge in flour mixture.<br />
</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.<br />
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</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times, serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
</div><h2 style="color: #2a2a2a; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Nutritional Information</h2><dl style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Calories:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">450 (28% from fat)
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<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Fat:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">13.8g (sat 2.5g,mono 6.1g,poly 3.6g)
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Protein:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">43.5g
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Carbohydrate:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">35.3g
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Fiber:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1.7g
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Cholesterol:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">109mg
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Iron:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3.2mg
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Sodium:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">803mg
</dd>
<dt style="float: left; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 100px;">Calcium:</dt>
<dd style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">88mg
</dd></dl><br />
</div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-27259959671891337942010-01-05T22:10:00.001-07:002010-02-17T21:08:27.721-07:00Warm Napa Cabbage Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese and Apple<i>Add some chicken to this and you have a meal.</i><br />
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2 T. dijon Mustard<br />
2 T. white wine vinegar<br />
1 1/2 lb head Napa cabbage<br />
1 8oz head radicchio<br />
1/2 lg Granny Smith apple, 1/2 lg Gala apple, sliced<br />
5 thick slices applewood bacon slices<br />
1 c blue cheese<br />
extra virgin oliive oil<br />
salt and pepper<br />
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Whisk mustard and vinegar in small bowl for dressing, add salt and pepper.. Heat olive oil in large pot. Add bacon and cook until crisp. Add cabbage and radicchio; stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer cabbage mixture to large bowl. Add mustard dressing, apple and cheese to bowl and toss.<br />
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Serves 4Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-9215664739444431102010-01-05T12:49:00.003-07:002010-01-05T12:51:56.690-07:00Pears with Blue Cheese and Proscuitto<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of Real Simple 2009</span><br />
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3 ounces blue cheese</li>
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</ol></div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-2887997157810359212009-12-21T14:55:00.000-07:002009-12-21T14:55:11.846-07:00Spicy Kobacha Pumpkin Soup with Spaghetti Squash<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe Courtesy of Stella Ortega</span><br />
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<i>This recipe was given to me by my mom who made it one time for everyone at work. It was given rave reviews.</i><br />
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Olive oil , 4 Tbsp butter, 2 medium onions, chopped , 3 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 2-3 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp thyme, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp parsley, 1 tsp sage, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, juice from 1 lemon, pinch cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste, 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 1 large Kabacha pumpkin (green round pumpkin), 1 spaghetti squash<br />
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Cut pumpkin and spaghetti squash in half, sprinkle with salt and pepper and olive oil. cover with foil. Cook in oven at 400 degrees for about 1 hour until soft. Squash and pumpkin are done when you can push in softly.<br />
After pumpkin is done, cool and scoop out, and set aside. When spaghetti squash is done, cool and scape with a fork from top to bottom, so that the squash comes out stringy. Set aside.<br />
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Heat oil and butter in a sauce pan, add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add curry, coriander, thyme, parsley, sage, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice for 1 minute. Add pumpkin and broth and stir well. Add bay leaf, cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.<br />
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Transfer soup, in batches to the blender or food processor. Fill half way with soup and pulse a few times and then blend. Return soup to saucepan.<br />
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With soup on low, add brown sugar and mix slowly, add milk while stirring to soup. Add heavy cream and lemon. If soup is too spicy, add more cream. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. Add spaghetti squash and simmer for 15-20 minutes.Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-75095575785792734052009-12-21T10:55:00.001-07:002009-12-28T14:46:02.931-07:00Creme Anglaise<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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<li style="border-top-color: rgb(205, 225, 235); border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Although this custard sauce only takes 10 minutes to make, it can easily overcook and curdle. It makes a wonderful dessert with served over berries and angelfood cake.</i></span></li>
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<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 18px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In another medium bowl, whisk the sugar and egg yolks just until combined. Whisk in half of the hot half-and-half in a thin stream. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sauce has thickened slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Immediately strain the sauce into the bowl in the cold water bath to stop the cooking. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the sauce. Serve right away or refrigerate until chilled.</span></li><br />
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</span>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-57272330992019877892009-12-09T17:29:00.000-07:002009-12-09T17:29:28.472-07:00Buffalo Chicken Wraps<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of All Recipes 2009</span><br />
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<i>I LOVE Buffalo Chicken. This is such an easy recipe and it can easily be adapted to a salad. Omit the hot sauce on some of the chicken and it is also great for the kids. </i><br />
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</div><ul style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tablespoon vegetable oil</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cup hot sauce</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4 (10 inch) flour tortillas</span></li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup blue cheese dressing</span></li>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"><ol style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Pour the hot sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.</span></span></li>
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<i>I made these last year for teachers gifts and they absolutely loved them. They also make a great hostess of extra something gift during the winter season.</i><br />
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</div><ul style="margin-bottom: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: auto; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 396px;"><li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px;">2 envelopes (each 1 scant tablespoon) unflavored gelatin</li>
<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px;">1 1/2 cups sugar</li>
<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px;">2/3 cup light corn syrup</li>
<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px;">1/8 teaspoon salt</li>
<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</li>
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<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; color: #3d3f3f; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #3d3f3f; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;">Place sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil. Remove lid; cook, swirling pan occasionally, until syrup reaches 238 degrees (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.</span></li>
<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; color: #3d3f3f; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #3d3f3f; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;">With mixer on low speed, whisk gelatin mixture, and slowly pour the syrup in a steady stream down the side of the bowl (to avoid splattering). Gradually raise speed to high; beat until mixture is thick, white, and has almost tripled in volume, about 12 minutes. Add vanilla, and beat 30 seconds to combine.</span></li>
<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; color: #3d3f3f; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #3d3f3f; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;">Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet; smooth with an offset spatula. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.</span></li>
<li style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-position: 0% 100%; background-repeat: repeat-x; color: #3d3f3f; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #3d3f3f; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;">Coat a 1- or 2-inch snowflake-shaped cookie cutter with cooking spray to prevent it from sticking. Cut out as many individual marshmallows as possible; coat cutter with more spray as needed. Use marshmallows immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.</span></li>
</ol></div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-48763702126029459952009-12-05T16:45:00.002-07:002010-01-05T12:54:19.052-07:00Ahi Bruschetta<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe Courtesy of <i>Home Cooking the Costco Way</i></span><br />
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<i>I tried this recipe for a holiday party we hosted and it was a big hit. Very easy to prepare too!</i><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B5vNzLPXNhM/SxrwGxV0BXI/AAAAAAAAAMY/6mdcS66vQHU/s1600-h/photo+(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B5vNzLPXNhM/SxrwGxV0BXI/AAAAAAAAAMY/6mdcS66vQHU/s320/photo+(3).jpg" /></a>8 oz fresh ahi tuna (with good red color)<br />
2 Tbsp minced green onions<br />
3 Tbsp mayonnaise<br />
1 Tbsp seasoning: equal parts black,<br />
white, red pepper and garlic powder<br />
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil<br />
1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted<br />
1 Tbsp Chinese mustard<br />
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Baguette sliced into 1/2 in slices, lightly toasted<br />
Pickled ginger and dill for garnish<br />
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Mince tuna with a sharp knife into 1/4 by 1/4 inch cubes (or as uniform in size as possible).<br />
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Place tuna in a bowl and add green onions,mayonnaise,seasoning, sesame oil, sesame seeds and mustard. Stir to blend.<br />
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Mold the tuna into a small cup and garnish with dill sprigs. Serve with toasted baguette slices and pickled ginger on the side.<br />
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Makes 8-10 servingsCreative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-39427607473642928512009-12-05T16:08:00.001-07:002009-12-05T16:09:13.386-07:00Egg, Bacon and Arugula Open-Faced Sandwiches<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of</span><span style="font-size: 13px;"> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Home Cooking the Costco Way</span></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>I always have a hard time deciding what to make guests for breakfast. </i><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> This recipe is easy and oh so good.</i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">12 oz bacon<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 slices La Brea Bakery Whole grain loaf<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">7 large eggs<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 heavy cream<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">salt and pepper<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 Tbsp unsalted butter<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 large tomato, sliced<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">12 arugula leaves, stems discarded<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep warm, covered. Pour off fat from the skillet and wipe clean with paper towels.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lightly toast the bread.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Whisk together eggs and cream, season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat butter in the skillet over med-low heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring slowly, until just cooked through.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Place tomato slices on the toasted bread, followed by arugula and bacon. Top with the scrambled and a few grindings of pepper.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Makes 4 servings<br />
</div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-22455310166987094552009-12-04T20:11:00.001-07:002009-12-04T20:11:51.944-07:00Cuban Braised Beef and Peppers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B5vNzLPXNhM/SxnPJm0EUTI/AAAAAAAAALs/U4dE1IbVgY8/s1600-h/photo+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B5vNzLPXNhM/SxnPJm0EUTI/AAAAAAAAALs/U4dE1IbVgY8/s320/photo+(1).jpg" /></a> <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of Real Simple December 2009</span><br />
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1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained<br />
2 red bell peppers, sliced 1/2 in thick<br />
1 onion, cut into 8 wedges<br />
2 tsp dried oregano<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
1 1/2 lbs flank steak, cut crosswise into thirds<br />
1 cup long greain white rice<br />
1 avocado, sliced<br />
fresh cilantro leaves<br />
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In a 5 to 6 qt slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, peppers, onion, oregano, cumin 1 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Nestle steak among the vegetables. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low 7 to 8 hours.<br />
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Twenty five minutes before serving, cook the rice according to package directions.<br />
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Using two forks, shred the beef and mix it into the cooking liquid. Serve with the rice and top with the avocado and cilantro.Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-8705772388570138972009-11-29T15:28:00.002-07:002009-11-29T15:29:55.058-07:00Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of The Best of Cooking Light, 2004</span><br />
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<i>This classic is updated from the original version. You can use regular Gouda, Swiss, or any other cheese that melts well. This is my favorite mac n cheese recipe with only 400 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving.</i><br />
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1 (1 ounce) slice whole wheat bread<br />
1 Tbsp butter<br />
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
2 tbsp all purpose flour<br />
2 cups fat-free milk<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp black pepper<br />
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese<br />
1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese<br />
5 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach<br />
4 cups hot cooked elbow macaroni (about 2 uncooked)<br />
Cooking spray<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
2. Place bread in a food processor;pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup.<br />
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and minced garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended. Bring to boil, and cook until thick (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat, and add cheeses, stirring until melted.<br />
4.Add spinach and macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring until well blended. Spoon mixture into a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until bubbly.<br />
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Serves 4Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-37651966989643259032009-11-29T14:59:00.000-07:002009-11-29T14:59:43.236-07:00Cold Avocado Soup<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy of the Joy of Cooking</span><br />
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<i>This recipe is a favorite of my husband's. It is a very simple soup to make and perfect for those summer evenings and literally made in minutes.</i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Puree in a food processor or blender until smooth:</span></i><br />
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2 ripe Hass avocados (about 1 lb), peeled and pitted<br />
1 small clove garlic, chopped<br />
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Stir in:<br />
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2 cups buttermilk<br />
4 tesp fresh lime juice<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
Pinch of ground red pepper<br />
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Remove to a bowl and refrigerate until cold. Thin, if necessary, with:<br />
1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk or water.<br />
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Taste and adjust the seasonings. Ladle the soup into chilled bowls and garnish with:<br />
Salsa Fresca, sour cream, fresh lump crabmeat or cooked shrimp<br />
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</i>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-64534294033257206992009-11-23T17:42:00.000-07:002009-11-23T17:42:13.399-07:00Whole Wheat Grilled Pizza with Balsamic Grilled Vegetables<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted recipe from Sweet Basil Cooking School</span><br />
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<i>This recipe originally called for homemade pizza crust and homemade marinara. Both were good but were not better than the pre-made stuff, and with a busy schedule, this recipe comes out just the same. The secret is really in the toppings. Enjoy!</i><br />
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1 package whole wheat pizza dough from Trader Joe's or Fresh 'n Easy<br />
1 jar of your favorite marinara<br />
1 portabella mushroom, stem and gills removed<br />
1 yellow pepper, cut in half, seeds removed<br />
1/2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise<br />
3 Tbsp olive oil<br />
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar<br />
1/2 tsp thyme<br />
1/2 tsp oregano<br />
1/2 tsp rosemary<br />
1/2 tsp pepper<br />
8 oz cream cheese<br />
5 oz shredded parmesan cheese<br />
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1. Prepare all of the vegetables and place them in a bowl or plastic bag.<br />
2. To prepare the marinade: In a blender, combine the balsamic vinegar, herbs, and pepper until smooth. With the blender motor running, slowly add the oil, until the marinade is emulsified. Pour the marinade over the vegetables, toss to coat and let marinade 10 minutes.<br />
3. Preheat the grill to medium heat.<br />
4. Drain the marinade off the vegetables. Lightly coat or spray the grill with vegetable oil. Grill the vegetables, turning once until fork tender about 4 minutes per side. Remove the vegetables from the grill to a cutting board and slice into strips. Reduce the grill heat to low. <br />
5. Divide the pizza dough into 2 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a 6 in round. Oil both sides of each round. <br />
6. Place the dough rounds on the grill and cook until the rounds have bubbled up and are lightly browned on one side, flip and cook until golden brown on the other side. Turn off grill.<br />
7. Spread cream cheese over each dough round and top with marinara sauce. Top the sauce with the vegetables and parmesan cheese. Close the grill lid and allow the cheeses to melt. Remove the pizzas from grill and cut each into 4 pieces.<br />
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</i>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-67663093543052588972009-11-23T15:13:00.000-07:002009-11-23T15:15:43.064-07:00Emmanuel's Artichokes<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
<div class="right" style="color: #b32317; display: inline; float: right; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; text-align: right;"><div class="title" style="color: #333333; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">This memorable recipe was made for holiday meals by Rachael Ray's grandfather.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"></span>Submitted by<br />
</div>Rachael Ray<br />
<div class="title" style="color: #333333; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal;">on 10/08<br />
</div></div><div class="ingredients" style="clear: both; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 497px;"><i>This recipe can be made with or without the anchovies</i><br />
<h5 style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://www.rachaelray.com/images/h5_ingredients.gif); background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat; font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 0.8em/normal Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: -3000px; text-transform: uppercase; width: 99px;">INGREDIENTS</h5><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 25px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="first-child">3 large male (tall and pointy) artichokes</li>
<li class="first-child">2 lemons</li>
<li class="second-child">1/2 cup EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus some for drizzling</li>
<li>1 can thin flat anchovy fillets (2 ounces), drained</li>
<li>8 garlic cloves, finely chopped</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes</li>
<li>2 cups breadcrumbs</li>
<li>1 bunch of fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped</li>
<li>1 1/2-2 teaspoons coarse black pepper</li>
<li class="last-child">1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano</li>
</ul></div><div class="prep" style="clear: both; display: block; float: left; margin-bottom: 20px;"><h5 style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://www.rachaelray.com/images/h5_preperation.gif); background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat; font-weight: bold; font: normal normal normal 0.8em/normal Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: -3000px; text-transform: uppercase; width: 105px;">PREPARATION</h5><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px;">Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.<br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px;">Trim the artichokes by cutting off the stems and tops with a knife. Snip the tips of the side leaves with scissors. Rub all the cut surfaces with cut lemon halves. Squeeze the lemons into a large pot, add the juiced lemon halves, and fill the pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil. Add the artichokes to the boiling water and place a small kitchen towel on top; this will keep them submerged. Boil the artichokes until tender, 12-15 minutes, then remove them with tongs and place them upside down on a towel to cool. When they are cool enough to handle, use a teaspoon to scoop out the spiny choke.<br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px;">While the artichokes cook, heat the 1/2 cup of EVOO in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the anchovies, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the anchovies melt away. Add the bread crumbs and toast until deeply golden. Season with parsley and lots of black pepper. Remove from the heat, add the cheese, and toss to combine.<br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px;">Add 1/4 inch water to a shallow baking dish and arrange the artichokes in the pan. Spoon the filling into each leaf and the center of the artichokes. Drizzle more EVOO over the stuffed artichokes, cover the pan with foil, and bake for 15 minutes to set the stuffing. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes uncovered to crisp up the tops.<br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px;">Serve out of the hot baking dish with a bowl alongside to catch the leaves.<br />
</div></div>Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-41839134592463924262009-11-23T14:38:00.000-07:002009-11-23T14:38:03.833-07:00Mediterranean Salmon en Papillote with Artichokes, Peppers and Olives<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Courtesy of Sweet Basil Cooking School</span><br />
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<i>I am not a big fan of salmon so I like this recipe because you can really substitute any fish. Bake any white fish for about 6 minutes.</i><br />
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4 (6oz) salmon fillets, 1 in thick, skinned<br />
Salt and Pepper<br />
1 jar roasted red peppers, sliced<br />
8 kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and thnly sliced<br />
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes<br />
2 Tbsp (1oz) unsalted butter, cut into bits<br />
Zest from 1/2 orange, removed in long wide strips with a vegetable peeler and cut crosswise into very thin strips.<br />
1 cup marinated artichokes, drained<br />
1 Tbsp. olive oil<br />
3 garlic cloves,chopped<br />
4 fresh herb sprigs such as rosemary, thyme or oregano<br />
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1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 500 degrees.<br />
2. Cut four 12 x 15 in sheets of parchment paper. Fold each crosswise in half to crease, cut into the shape of a large half heat, then unfold.<br />
3. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Place one fillet just below the crease on each sheet of sheet of parchment. Top fillets with equal amounts of roasted red pepper slices,olives, pepper flakes,butter,zest, artichokes and herb sprigs.<br />
4.Working with one package at a time, fold the edge of the parchment over in triangles (each should overlap the previous one), following a semicircular path around filet, smoothing out folds as you go and tucking the last fold under to seal papillote completely. Repeat with remaining filets and parchment sheets.<br />
5. Heat a large baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes. Place papiollotes on the hot baking sheet, and bake for 9 minutes. Remove the fish from the oven.<br />
6. To serve, transfer the packets to four plates; with a knife, slit open the top of each packet and tear it to expose the fish (use caution, as steam will escape). Slide the fish and contents including sauce onto plates and discard paper.<br />
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Serves 4Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6655439601794258556.post-7607757191241207662009-11-22T20:19:00.001-07:002010-02-23T11:29:04.423-07:00Mediterrean Shrimp Scampi over Pasta<i>I have been making this recipe for over 10 years and it is still a household and guest favorite.</i><br />
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1/4 olive oil<br />
4 Tbsp butter<br />
5 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1/4 t each basil, parsley and oregano<br />
2 (14oz) can stewed tomatoes, Italian style, coarsely chopped, 1 can drained<br />
1/4 cup Triple Sec<br />
Juice from 1 lemon<br />
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
1/2 cup feta cheese<br />
4 cups hot cooked angel hair pasta (8 oz uncooked)<br />
Parmesan cheese<br />
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Melt butter in medium skillet. Add olive oil, garlic, spices, lemon juice and triple sec. Saute on low boil for 3 minutes. Add prawns and tomatoes and cook on med-high heat until shrimp are pink. This should also reduce the liquid. Serve over hot pasta and sprinkle with feta and parmesan cheese.<br />
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Serves 4Creative Flairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227636185829102067noreply@blogger.com0