tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89087898567994770752024-03-14T06:13:48.302-07:00HomeBakedbaking my way through life one recipe at a timeVanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-51468916043572023112011-10-31T11:06:00.000-07:002011-10-31T11:06:44.108-07:00Halloween Severed Finger Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2kkNcyJlWkSWPseL6ylj0-EkAfEFgWI4pQDS_P_bMQfAFZYoYoB49_jMmEbtcU8j3WPBxJ8on6yHlRPsBb1kdh7Hg4r4M8lR9T9J2z2ChOpJgXxVWhBF-xIlSisXX1bNkscpIjjF8eU/s1600/IMG_1905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2kkNcyJlWkSWPseL6ylj0-EkAfEFgWI4pQDS_P_bMQfAFZYoYoB49_jMmEbtcU8j3WPBxJ8on6yHlRPsBb1kdh7Hg4r4M8lR9T9J2z2ChOpJgXxVWhBF-xIlSisXX1bNkscpIjjF8eU/s320/IMG_1905.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I've been making these cookies every year for Halloween for the past 5 or 6 years now and I still think they are sooo cool! The nasty, busted, discoloured finger nails are the best part if you ask me! I got this recipe from my mom years ago and I think she got if from a friend but beyond that.......I have no idea. there are however many versions of this cookie floating around on the Internet but but I find none (I've tried 3 or 4 others) look quite as gruesome or hold their shape as well as these......not even the Martha Stewart version compares to these (gasp I can't believe I just said that, but it's true)<br />
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I made these guys in the photo's really quick before work yesterday which is why my piping gel isn't really mixed so well and they don't look as awesome as they could, but I still wanted to share......these are after all one of my favorite Halloween traditions. I love the look on peoples faces when I hand them a little treat box all nicely tied with ribbon they open it up and peel back the tissue paper to find 2 or 3 severed fingers, fake blood and all!<br />
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What you need:<br />
1 cup butter softened<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
50-60 almond slices (not too cracked or chipped)<br />
1/2 cup piping gel (you can get a small container of this at bulk barn or a place like Michael's)<br />
red food colouring paste<br />
black food colouring paste<br />
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Here's what you do:<br />
1. In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.<br />
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2. Roll out logs of dough approximately 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.....variety is okay but keep them relatively the size of your fingers.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Working in batches pinch one end of a log to form a tapered end for the finger tip. pinch two more times, not as much as the finger tip, to form the middle and bottom knuckle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Nest use a butter knife to score the knuckles, 3 lines by the finger tip, 3 on the main knuckle and and 2 at the "cut" end. when scoring the knuckles with three lines try to curve the two outside score marks a little.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Insert and almond slice into the finger tip so a little of the almond is inserted into the cookie dough, and pressing down a bit to flatten it out like a finger nail. be careful not to apply too much pressure or the almond will break.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. put your finished fingers on cookie sheets spaced 1 inch apart (if you follow this recipe the dough won't spread) and pop them back into the freezer for another 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-84981507748919042342011-09-22T07:46:00.000-07:002011-09-22T07:48:14.746-07:00Milanesa/Schnitzel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both T and I are huge fans of this dish although he grew up calling it Milanesa and I believe in his house it was usually made using thin cuts of beef. I on the other hand, until I met T only knew it as Schnitzel and I associated it most often with veal......yes I know veal is actually cow but I think most people would agree with me that a veal steak tastes decidedly different than a beef steak. I have also tried this recipe using thin cut pork and it also works nicely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tx8Kwq2MlU_Nhvj53XR05xBwIjtEwuLhg-s5t4PgjNHVtNs8rZewSBsXO5ntUjw-g30-0ocjUipPosat2cesedydgMn57DgjhMP8b8Jgs4t9A1TgOfUC9gsLT2QKAw6tlsswlj1wN_Q/s1600/IMG_1816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tx8Kwq2MlU_Nhvj53XR05xBwIjtEwuLhg-s5t4PgjNHVtNs8rZewSBsXO5ntUjw-g30-0ocjUipPosat2cesedydgMn57DgjhMP8b8Jgs4t9A1TgOfUC9gsLT2QKAw6tlsswlj1wN_Q/s320/IMG_1816.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
2 pounds veal, pork, or beef scallopini (cut no thicker than your finger)<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
4 eggs<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
4 cups bread crumbs<br />
<div>1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese<br />
1/8 cup oil for frying</div><div>4-5 cups of milk</div><div><br />
</div><div>**************</div><div>The night before you want to make this, you should tenderize the meat and then cover it in milk in an air tight container and put it in the fridge until you are ready to cook it. As I understand it, using the natural enzymes and acidity in milk is a great way to further tenderize the meat<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">.</span></span></div>******************<br />
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take your thin and tenderized steaks, and dredge in flour. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with salt and pepper. In another dish combine the bread crumbs and the grated Parmesan. Coat the veal with egg mixture, then with bread crumb mixture.<br />
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Squeeze fresh lemon over top and Serve immediately<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Make sure you make more than you need for dinner because the left overs make delicious sandwiches!</div></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-66710543403274451662011-09-21T07:36:00.000-07:002011-09-21T07:36:17.375-07:00Lemon Poppy Seed loaf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTRpgBoLoY8xCu9DrTQfPm1Pizcq8zk3gHHFEvWNuWKBnDxaCaJlT_zrbQkz_5GkDBGNzmNaTMXq4WO1pG2BqWvRClVmBSq8NN6H3bpiBgCmEpSbeWr2MoOd0_gak3cpRhStW5ewP3i0/s1600/IMG_1810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTRpgBoLoY8xCu9DrTQfPm1Pizcq8zk3gHHFEvWNuWKBnDxaCaJlT_zrbQkz_5GkDBGNzmNaTMXq4WO1pG2BqWvRClVmBSq8NN6H3bpiBgCmEpSbeWr2MoOd0_gak3cpRhStW5ewP3i0/s320/IMG_1810.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I took this recipe from the Rose Reisman: "The Complete Light Kitchen" cookbook, and it's definitely one I feel is worth passing on. It makes a really nice light dessert when serving it with coffee or tea.<br />
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What you need:<br />
3/4 Cup Granulated sugar<br />
1/3 cup vegetable oil **** I subbed in 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce<br />
1 egg<br />
2tsp grated lemon rind<br />
3tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice<br />
1/3 cup 2% milk<br />
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour<br />
1tbsp poppy seeds<br />
1tsp baking powder<br />
1/2tsp baking soda<br />
1/3 cup yogurt or light sour cream<br />
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ICING:<br />
1/4 cup icing sugar<br />
2tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
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What you do:<br />
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray<br />
2. combine the granulated sugar, oil, egg, lemon rind and 3tbsp of lemon juice; mix well. Add the milk, mixing thoroughly.<br />
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and poppy seeds. Add to the wet mixture alternately with the yoghurt, mixing just until incorporated.<br />
4. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. let cool for 10 minutes<br />
5. For the glaze, combine the icing sugar and 2 tbsp of lemon juice. prick holes in the top of the loaf with a fork or a wooden skewer and pour the glaze over the loaf<br />
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cooking time is reduced to 15-20 minutes<br />
Let me know what you think of this one......We really enjoyed it!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-10188449921917059532011-09-20T11:00:00.000-07:002011-09-20T11:00:51.833-07:00Easy Deviled EggsFor me, Deviled eggs are one of those foods that feel totally old school. but they are so delicious and super easy to make I often wonder why I don't make them more often.<br />
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For this recipe I used 9 eggs<br />
2tbsp white vinegar<br />
Mustard......to taste<br />
pinch of dill<br />
pinch of paprika<br />
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Fill a large pot with water add your 2 tbsp of Vinegar and turn heat up to high<br />
gently place in all of your eggs making sure the water covers each egg <br />
let the water come to a boil, once water is boiling turn the heat off but allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 4-5 minutes. remove the eggs from the hot water and submerge into cold water. Once the eggs are cool enough to handle with your fingers carefully peel the eggs ( the goal is to peel the eggs without leaving any marks/cracks in the egg flesh.....this is not too hard to achieve but can be tricky if you have longer fingernails) once all the eggs have been peeled you slice the egg in half length wise.<br />
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Boil and peel the eggs the night before and then just finish them off in the morning.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-75121050350903654702011-09-16T12:40:00.000-07:002011-09-16T12:40:04.337-07:00Camera is broken >:-zSorry for the long delay in posts I really appreciate those who are sticking with me despite the lack of current activity on this blog. It feels as though summer has just flown by! I have been both cooking and baking yet with my camera not in working order I have no photos to share, I'm hoping to either get the camera fixed or to just get a new one in the very near future (this is what I'm really hoping for!)<br />
coming up in the next little while......Lemon poppy seed loaf, spaetzle, Wiener Schnitzel, lemon ginger cookies, a variety of soups and so much more!<br />
I'll be back shortly I promise!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-75421244831410320002011-09-01T08:56:00.000-07:002011-09-01T08:56:15.384-07:00Pie for Dinner.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love pie! All kinds of pies, fruit pies, meat pies, sweet pies and savory pies! There is so much variety, you can do just about anything. A couple of nights ago I was feeling the corn and onion vibe. <br />
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I started with 5 corn on the cob, I threw them into a pot of boiling water until cooked.....I don't know......say 20 minutes?......I wasn't really paying attention. once they were cooked I cut the corn from the cob.......to save yourself some time you could just use frozen corn that you've let thaw, but hey I had the corn on the cob in the fridge. I chopped and sauteed a large onion with 2 cloves of garlic and I seasoned it with cracked pepper and ground thyme. I turned the heat down and added the corn to the onions. I then proceeded to stir in and melt 6oz or cream cheese. Once everything was fully incorporated I let the mixture cool and then beat in one egg<br />
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evenly spread the mixture into your pie shell<br />
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when it comes to pie shells you have two options you can buy the frozen ready made shells or if you have a few extra minutes you can make it yourself from scratch........that's literally all it takes is 3 or 4 extra minutes. I have a few different pie crust recipes in my repertoire but for this particular occasion I selected my most basic savory style shortening centered recipe.<br />
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Here's what you need:<br />
1/2 cup vegetable shortening<br />1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 cup cold water<br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Here's what you do:<br />Mix shortening, flour, and salt together with a fork or a pastry blender until very crumbly. Add as much water as needed to hold together, and mix lightly with a fork.<div>
Roll gently onto floured surface so that the diameter is about an inch larger that your pie plate. Carefully lift and press crust into pie plate.</div>
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If adding a top crust again roll gently onto floured surface cut out centre shape to release steam carefully lift and place on top of filled pie. using your fingers go along the outside of the pie and pinch the two layers of crust together </div>
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brush with a little bit of egg wash or milk and then pop her in the oven (350) for about 45 minutes and your done! Sorry I forgot to take the after picture, the pie just smelled so good that 10 minutes after T got home the buzzer rang and we just cut into it immediately.</div>
Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-25765278984666350212011-08-22T10:53:00.000-07:002011-08-22T11:17:56.648-07:00Peanut butter pie (For Mikey)<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last week among the many food blogs that I read on a regular basis one in particular stood out. In Jennie's Kitchen Author, Jennifer Perillo had the courage to write about the tragic and sudden loss of her husband Mikey. The post was beautiful and it brought me to tears.</div><br />
http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2011/08/for-mikey.html<br />
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her request was so simple.....Peanut butter pie was his favorite dessert. Make a peanut butter pie and share it with someone you love. <br />
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese<br />
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar<br />
1 cup peanut butter<br />
1 cup milk<br />
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed<br />
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts<br />
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1. Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix in peanut butter and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.<br />
2. Spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo9vhVNDGfjOVeSwuLNAfFQx_6k4W0l_WKQIGGYqc1ch7BnBOSwgFL2rE0ojstSLZACfE7RUrvj-02dteZZoXjwPgIMvhy2OmSY5IqdoT-pRRX6QUKy4drHBxWlCrylcJoai1dxxwgqE/s1600/IMG_1720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo9vhVNDGfjOVeSwuLNAfFQx_6k4W0l_WKQIGGYqc1ch7BnBOSwgFL2rE0ojstSLZACfE7RUrvj-02dteZZoXjwPgIMvhy2OmSY5IqdoT-pRRX6QUKy4drHBxWlCrylcJoai1dxxwgqE/s320/IMG_1720.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I chose this recipe to start off with because of it's simplicity......and it really is simple although I think next time I'll drizzle chocolate on top and garnish with chopped nuts to make it look a little more polished.<br />
I hope that those of you who try this recipe love it and pass it on. My heart aches for Jennifer Perillo and her two young daughters. This was my Peanut butter pie for Mikey.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-46696565746507776942011-08-15T09:08:00.000-07:002011-08-15T09:08:15.992-07:00Zucchini sticksIn an Effort to get H to eat more vegetables I've been trying all kinds of new recipes, as well as trying to stick with what's in season so that the food tastes it's best and hopefully entices him to eat more of it! Today I tried yet another zucchini recipe.....I know it must seem like we eat a ton of zucchini in this house but I swear it's not a freakish amount! to be honest lately we have been trying a lot of zucchini, but thats because it's in season...... but we've also been eating other veggies as well. It's just that not everything gets posted......some of the stuff is too normal or simple that it doesn't really seem post worthy. Sometimes I'm trying something for the first time and either the recipe itself is a total flop or I have in some way messed it up.....either way it doesn't get posted.<br />
There I go, off on a tangent again! <br />
Todays recipe is for zucchini sticks, breaded and baked.......super simple and really yummy.<br />
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What you need:<br />
2 medium-large zucchini's cut into 8cm x 1cm sticks<br />
3/4 cup bread crumbs<br />
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)<br />
1tsp ground or chopped thyme<br />
1 tsp garlic powder<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
2 eggs (beaten)<br />
olive oil (a couple of tbsp's to drizzle over before baking)<br />
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1. In a bowl combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well.<br />
2. in another bowl beat eggs lightly<br />
3. Dip zucchini sticks in the egg and then in the bread crumb mixture; transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.<br />
4. Drizzle sticks with a small amount of olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned, turning sticks over once halfway through baking time.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for reading!</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-1292880334246271982011-08-12T18:50:00.000-07:002011-08-12T18:50:34.957-07:00Slow cookers were invented for lazy fridays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Often lazy Fridays are so lazy they're Pizza Fridays but I've realized that a slow cooker meal can be just as little effort as throwing together a pizza......sometimes even less.......this is one of those meals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROe8xsA5hcDclG89KI6DysuvMtISk8rX9islhPD0x-1iNP8p6-7A" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROe8xsA5hcDclG89KI6DysuvMtISk8rX9islhPD0x-1iNP8p6-7A" /></a></div>I had the roast in the freezer and I took it out wednesday to cook it for Friday. Our freezer has quite a nice variety of both types of meat as well as cuts of meat.....on a good day anyway. We like to shop the sales, freeze and forget.....that way when we start to feel like oh god.....please....no more pasta, I just open the freezer and I'm like hey how about Pot roast......or chicken wings........or pork chops.....or ribs.....well you get the point. So I pulled out the top sirloin roast, but was hesitant because, let's face it, having the oven on for 4 or 5 hours in the middle of august.......not appealing! but then I remembered my lovely slow cooker who has been hidden away for a couple of weeks now, and just like that the pot roast was a go.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
1 teaspoon paprika<br />
<div>1 teaspoon garlic powder</div><div>1teaspoon onion powder<br />
1 (3 pound) top sirloin roast<br />
6 cloves garlic, slivered<br />
6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered<br />
4 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces<br />
2 large sweet onions, peeled and chopped<br />
1bottle Lager or ale.....or any beer you like really<br />
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIewdOLY4fYISWLVja4aJ50bELTvdMXKHEKlRz62Hfze_Qm4tX767Echw39e2N_fIW3TuWhVB_KSG7RkCxGH3I9CpZ440VdfnUy_1Kz3-Y4PFPgldlxJGouck-fRYCmZfWlCH_HVZK0A/s1600/IMG_1693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIewdOLY4fYISWLVja4aJ50bELTvdMXKHEKlRz62Hfze_Qm4tX767Echw39e2N_fIW3TuWhVB_KSG7RkCxGH3I9CpZ440VdfnUy_1Kz3-Y4PFPgldlxJGouck-fRYCmZfWlCH_HVZK0A/s320/IMG_1693.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oops, the roast was half eaten before I remembered to take a picture</div>Here's what you do:<br />
Rub salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder into the meat. With a small knife, make slits in the roast. Press the garlic slivers into the roast.<br />
Place the potatoes, carrots, and onions in a large slow cooker. Place meat on top of the vegetables. Pour in beer.<br />
Place lid on slow cooker, and cook for 6 hours on High, or 8 hours on Low. During the last half hour of cooking, add the green peppers.<br />
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</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-16796305239612347562011-08-11T19:11:00.000-07:002011-08-12T09:44:09.729-07:00Sweet potato and Coconut soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Among the ga-zillion of ingredients I have in my cupboards is red curry paste. This week, for whatever reason, it was calling my name. I was not really sure what I wanted to make with it so rather than hit up my cook books I took to the internet to do an ingredient search. Sweet potato and coconut soup is what I decided on in the end, and Mmmmm Mmmmmm Mmmmm was it ever good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> ******This is a spicy soup......consider yourself warned</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgUOKAHJZlVBsX7J7hNdlCgJckUFrVgeVWzrtHCfFcUJ3iIHDqLbHS1dSTX-6Zurd_Basnl0CjtaMZQKM_HW231o7w97fc-06UlYITbmsND_Q-tnrKjKUi68sXUw_1OodJlVYYzGFYmI4/s1600/IMG_1661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgUOKAHJZlVBsX7J7hNdlCgJckUFrVgeVWzrtHCfFcUJ3iIHDqLbHS1dSTX-6Zurd_Basnl0CjtaMZQKM_HW231o7w97fc-06UlYITbmsND_Q-tnrKjKUi68sXUw_1OodJlVYYzGFYmI4/s320/IMG_1661.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Onions, Ginger, and Curry paste just hanging out enjoying the heat</div>Ingredients:<br />
1 1/2 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes<br />
1 tablespoon vegetable oil<br />
1 onion, chopped<br />
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">* too lazy to go to the store to get fresh Ginger I subbed powdered ginger with a positive result******also I did not measure but I"m guessing I used about 3 tablespoons</span><br />
1 tablespoon red curry paste<br />
1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk<br />
3 cups vegetable broth<br />
3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice<br />
1 teaspoon sea salt<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBp4L__k4Z51l4Gk_b4Lgo5AZaJsHC_-Fo4PVsw8L6iKkYo039JMmz6s8WKcG3HNxHoT4wMHEsUuwhNgsQwJB9n8BTf5VhDjdEfSmz-DP4YaVjYR7FV6C_p_sxNORDpIR6Gl_Wypns1fw/s1600/IMG_1662.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBp4L__k4Z51l4Gk_b4Lgo5AZaJsHC_-Fo4PVsw8L6iKkYo039JMmz6s8WKcG3HNxHoT4wMHEsUuwhNgsQwJB9n8BTf5VhDjdEfSmz-DP4YaVjYR7FV6C_p_sxNORDpIR6Gl_Wypns1fw/s320/IMG_1662.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">adding the coconut milk was my favorite part.....the house becomes so fragrant!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHoC2R17ow6ko4bySLk3F-mYn8wc2-q_idRJV3mSD6u89V6KAmKeGONND6nmEKOAKddaC8nEdyIBmi1D8uxycvqeG_1ygvThbsQWL4a_ZA7OjbQju8AtaMSCv7u6P35tHk2PLIlrbgp4/s1600/IMG_1664.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHoC2R17ow6ko4bySLk3F-mYn8wc2-q_idRJV3mSD6u89V6KAmKeGONND6nmEKOAKddaC8nEdyIBmi1D8uxycvqeG_1ygvThbsQWL4a_ZA7OjbQju8AtaMSCv7u6P35tHk2PLIlrbgp4/s320/IMG_1664.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet potatoes are always a hit in my house!</div>Directions<br />
Peel, chop and boil sweet potatoes just until tender<br />
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and ginger; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and heat for 1 minute, then whisk in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.<br />
Take the sweet potatoes and mash up a few of the peices. Add to the soup and cook for 5 more minutes so they can soak up the flavor. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired<br />
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Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-4738027433901654012011-08-10T19:52:00.000-07:002011-08-10T19:52:07.130-07:00cookies from the garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today was a baking day for me......well it's been a baking week actually. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKkJfb9xG1H3K2aQXgFfyonxThojNOxShyphenhyphenupRckMamZVoi3mB-i8hzAQBV7lwbMPLjd7a8FxXizTy_BC7Mc5RBUtiJCUuLwYw9D1dNI1spKtuPO86OE4xfsHDSRvZwN6V2Ja7Jg8_9Ik/s1600/IMG_1681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKkJfb9xG1H3K2aQXgFfyonxThojNOxShyphenhyphenupRckMamZVoi3mB-i8hzAQBV7lwbMPLjd7a8FxXizTy_BC7Mc5RBUtiJCUuLwYw9D1dNI1spKtuPO86OE4xfsHDSRvZwN6V2Ja7Jg8_9Ik/s320/IMG_1681.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> This past weekend T, H, Ella and I went up to a friends cottage and we had an awesome time! but when I got home I realized I had a bunch of stuff still in the fridge that had to be used up. Among the must be used immediately were two of the biggest zucchini's I've ever seen. A neighbor had brought them from her son's garden and so generously bestowed them upon me. Seeing as H is going through a bit of a rough patch with Veggies I decided to use my mom powers to turn zucchini into cookies!<div><br />
</div><div>Well what do you know, the little bugger has never been so pleased to eat zucchini in his entire life, although to be fair I think he'd eat anything if you told him it was a cookie......um, I'm not kidding.....anything.......it's a little frightening. </div><div>Well other than the zucchini everything else is pretty standard and likely in your own cupboards.....happy baking!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfapDTXqCl7YKFoHag4eIeaeamWQU4eL5i6RlEKm8FWlA_JkuVHIG8A0o3vRE5ct4V19MvtOBnoisljboVlFLTo6wRojJWD1QcaNtywt-ksOkDICN4i7VNpB9lQRbxFSW4huN-QdqnWnk/s1600/IMG_1680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfapDTXqCl7YKFoHag4eIeaeamWQU4eL5i6RlEKm8FWlA_JkuVHIG8A0o3vRE5ct4V19MvtOBnoisljboVlFLTo6wRojJWD1QcaNtywt-ksOkDICN4i7VNpB9lQRbxFSW4huN-QdqnWnk/s320/IMG_1680.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Ingredients<br />
1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1 1/2 cup grated zucchini<br />
2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
1 cup raisins<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUll9epVWzFxXDYYAK1WUkG2z5Aqx1kMbLaFqoCn2e1Q4hShuyREd9csToyDYioxd0IFzCDiZMjGYXWzQCLMHAc6itURQPCWlYePN5-y9810oG_JniLfPOuoaLG0MulPnTC5e7lWeyWmU/s1600/IMG_1668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUll9epVWzFxXDYYAK1WUkG2z5Aqx1kMbLaFqoCn2e1Q4hShuyREd9csToyDYioxd0IFzCDiZMjGYXWzQCLMHAc6itURQPCWlYePN5-y9810oG_JniLfPOuoaLG0MulPnTC5e7lWeyWmU/s320/IMG_1668.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">so much Zucchini!!!! </div>Here's what you do:<br />
1. Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. <div>2. Beat in the egg then stir in the zucchini. </div><div>3. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the zucchini mixture. Mix in raisins. </div><div>4. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.<br />
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart.<br />
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until set. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmY4Six7k2oF6OiCEs9HAw7E5vNDb9Ig3wpC9wCvb7RP_QxA6bS_ykF-O2ULRUVwId7MayOqXpRSC73c9loImPNKhYzeArV9iEu_PzwJC06J6mf873g3sn9IkA5Lfo3yHTmMzB1qgHnyY/s1600/IMG_1673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmY4Six7k2oF6OiCEs9HAw7E5vNDb9Ig3wpC9wCvb7RP_QxA6bS_ykF-O2ULRUVwId7MayOqXpRSC73c9loImPNKhYzeArV9iEu_PzwJC06J6mf873g3sn9IkA5Lfo3yHTmMzB1qgHnyY/s320/IMG_1673.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">H is no Henny Penny he loves to help mum make treats!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-46253285272271514522011-08-08T18:54:00.000-07:002011-08-11T10:11:15.015-07:00Broccoli and Cauliflower Cassarole<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRrNkQ8bEiUSFox4nryz4463cDalKb2mPa0nSVfBN4VqiHWER5S" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRrNkQ8bEiUSFox4nryz4463cDalKb2mPa0nSVfBN4VqiHWER5S" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
Ingredients<br />
1/2 cup uncooked white rice<br />
10 oz broccoli florets (I used 2 heads....smallish)<br />
10 oz cauliflower florets (I used 1 big head)<br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
1 onion, chopped<br />
1 1/2 cups of cheese whiz</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup </span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3/4 cup milk<br />
1 1/2 cups crushed crackers (Ritz or something similar)</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's what you do:</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Simmer broccoli and cauliflower florets in water for 10 minutes, or until crunchy. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion. Stir cauliflower, broccoli and rice into the saucepan.</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Once the vegetables and rice are coated, stir in the cheese, chicken soup and milk. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the crackers on top.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">******Sorry about the lack of photograph, it was eaten up before I even thought about posting the recipe!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I made the casserole again this week at my sisters request, this time I took a picture</span><br />
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</span></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-88092430899419973652011-08-04T05:53:00.000-07:002011-08-04T05:53:15.559-07:00Peanut Butter Dog Treats<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcq8suLeUHD68AWSKI2ze6CvtCk_8sugJMU6749wrSb0PAVxi6Jdo-xffJuTbJURRTUFq7cxOQKcrmfp8HQ4uhIRquUtHnbXH5Q57zN58c70L_j-xNbyJYoHP0Q5ZWeFT3Xm8GdYG3MQ/s1600/IMG_0023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcq8suLeUHD68AWSKI2ze6CvtCk_8sugJMU6749wrSb0PAVxi6Jdo-xffJuTbJURRTUFq7cxOQKcrmfp8HQ4uhIRquUtHnbXH5Q57zN58c70L_j-xNbyJYoHP0Q5ZWeFT3Xm8GdYG3MQ/s320/IMG_0023.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div>600g Whole Wheat Flour (will probably need to add more to achieve a good rolling consistency)<br />
500g Peanut butter (I like to use crunchy)<br />
30g Baking Soda<br />
500ml Milk<br />
4 Eggs<br />
100g honey<br />
200g carob chips<br />
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Mix the first 6 ingredients, once blended stir in the carob chips until incorporated<br />
Because Ella is quite a large dog I make the cookies quite thick, rolling them out to about a 1/2 inch<br />
cut them into whatever shape you desire (I usually use my super cute dog bone cookie cutter)<br />
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</div>bake at 350 for 12-16 minutes depending on the thickness of the cookie.<br />
* cookies are good for about a week....2 weeks tops.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-61662344899423328742011-08-01T12:41:00.000-07:002011-08-01T12:41:42.455-07:00Easy Home Made Dog Food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyrI6BW1YL9kMlvZAyQxUg_TSPOpFet0GxvrD25kHpUkniw6gc8EJ0CXPW9RsRxuEi4nqVbzwJ_mF40ythmIp0nLE9fu1T5KrICFnZ76zGWSzuHQY9HrkYsELvgpC2xcintJgL4IrWfEs/s1600/P7110024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyrI6BW1YL9kMlvZAyQxUg_TSPOpFet0GxvrD25kHpUkniw6gc8EJ0CXPW9RsRxuEi4nqVbzwJ_mF40ythmIp0nLE9fu1T5KrICFnZ76zGWSzuHQY9HrkYsELvgpC2xcintJgL4IrWfEs/s320/P7110024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sometimes the thought of cooking for yourself can be daunting enough let alone cooking nice healthy meals for your pets. but when you've got a dog who is ill or often suffers from a sensitive stomach cooking your own pet meals is the way to go. I've been making my own dog food for years now and to cut down on costs I shop the sales and make the food in bulk and freeze it in meal size portions. Only a couple of hours in the kitchen means Ella has nice, home made, human grade food for a month! (I would make even more but my freezer is pretty small) If you are interested in making your precious pooch his/her own food yourself you can pick up a pet food recipe book from your local pet store, take to the Internet to do a bit of research or even just talk to your vet the next time you're in there....I'm sure they can give you some advice or make you aware of any supplements your dog may need.....particularly if your dog suffers from any kid of sickness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7o_2_cO71hlGxznySg6vENsuZ5kr_sNARI6_drZC5Jf_krn-6VoGAP8toQlJ5Z-tNXKPdh8ONsjLWm7V_8d2fv0EZYeLe2NEQ3AOTqP_MKadfVIqB7gurWR2iRWmG1nKBSlb37fPSlU/s1600/IMG_2888_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7o_2_cO71hlGxznySg6vENsuZ5kr_sNARI6_drZC5Jf_krn-6VoGAP8toQlJ5Z-tNXKPdh8ONsjLWm7V_8d2fv0EZYeLe2NEQ3AOTqP_MKadfVIqB7gurWR2iRWmG1nKBSlb37fPSlU/s320/IMG_2888_2.JPG" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In my case though, Ella is a big healthy girl with no real issues, giving me a little more freedom with her menu. I use a uniform distribution ratio for my recipes. Meaning: for every pound of protein, I match it with a pound of fruits or vegetables and a pound of carbohydrate. To make sure she meets her calcium requirement I let her lick out any and all dairy containers (yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese....you name it) that have been finished that day.... or in lacking that, I'll cut and give her 1 oz of cheese as a treat. That being said I have read a couple different books on making your own dog food and depending on who you listen to there may or may not be other important minerals or nutrients missing, for that purpose I find it easiest to supplement her home made food from time to time with a good quality store bought kibble, although it could also be done by adding particular oils or vitamins purchased at specialty stores.......but I stick with what's easiest for me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An example of her home made food would be</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I brown and drain 4lbs of lean ground beef </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0hD5-kKJwdF9LqFfjbHiCcmcZzlmcJACCa5_Wn7NzzBjDeBSoxu6Ep4slhxVuu8CWpWl9pH0sn0mTjTD5iHQV_lzOuYbY-EQDO-jgGmy5Gcix2Wtul7P0Epp4YGObyfjZsDTM_F9HPo/s1600/IMG_1630.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0hD5-kKJwdF9LqFfjbHiCcmcZzlmcJACCa5_Wn7NzzBjDeBSoxu6Ep4slhxVuu8CWpWl9pH0sn0mTjTD5iHQV_lzOuYbY-EQDO-jgGmy5Gcix2Wtul7P0Epp4YGObyfjZsDTM_F9HPo/s320/IMG_1630.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">stir in 4lbs of fresh or frozen fruit or veggies (in this case it was frozen peas)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy5YXOXNU-5OxeMXWyrkrvmqBgX9F-tu2m4zmBa6R-Ku95CIjrvHtY05LfQTf-GWIj0UFUEI_DV1wHrgWc6D9Cu41QAAMY5jAt18A5Vz-rvnBdHpMB6XfHhDSQ5-3Xsl1FP7o187kCrE/s1600/IMG_1626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy5YXOXNU-5OxeMXWyrkrvmqBgX9F-tu2m4zmBa6R-Ku95CIjrvHtY05LfQTf-GWIj0UFUEI_DV1wHrgWc6D9Cu41QAAMY5jAt18A5Vz-rvnBdHpMB6XfHhDSQ5-3Xsl1FP7o187kCrE/s320/IMG_1626.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> boil 4lbs of whole grain brown rice until cooked (not necessary to salt the water)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8zHeIVUkcchLECaUXd9K2NTLVcMKDaqsyoNToOG3OgWxTBarXVdUzDkvDC8vbrDo8R5wN7dfmQiZYv5a2hI3uvFLugd_fLCF3rk4ma6b8brGGgh35yZR2e7CyspreS0i5YAZLNmemWk/s1600/IMG_1633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8zHeIVUkcchLECaUXd9K2NTLVcMKDaqsyoNToOG3OgWxTBarXVdUzDkvDC8vbrDo8R5wN7dfmQiZYv5a2hI3uvFLugd_fLCF3rk4ma6b8brGGgh35yZR2e7CyspreS0i5YAZLNmemWk/s320/IMG_1633.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> below is an example of shredded chicken, mixed fruit (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries) and whole wheat pasta noodles<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6oaanzqR2NIlzkHcgo7J13tqrUT0Uw5tDW8wbvIpb9xzwlwA634ZDvKMKhRJeQaZ_rNjj_-aIECrmg0zTehtxPFG-zlBgpioVAsn_q8vBEyrpHCUHW6-pwJnwnDA2tKjp5uyJ-cb4jY/s1600/IMG_1632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6oaanzqR2NIlzkHcgo7J13tqrUT0Uw5tDW8wbvIpb9xzwlwA634ZDvKMKhRJeQaZ_rNjj_-aIECrmg0zTehtxPFG-zlBgpioVAsn_q8vBEyrpHCUHW6-pwJnwnDA2tKjp5uyJ-cb4jY/s320/IMG_1632.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>this post reminds me of an excellent peanut butter and carob chip dog biscuit recipe I have.......for those of you with dogs you like to spoil, stay tuned and I'll try to post that one in the next day or two! El'Poocho is going to love it!!!!!!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-15648004937126476412011-07-29T10:25:00.000-07:002011-07-29T10:25:36.790-07:00Full Of BeansIt's Friday and the long weekend is finally here! It's going to be a busy one for sure. But before I go and start doing weekend things I just really wanted to share this green bean recipe with you guys today. It was a really nice change up from the millions upon millions of Asparagus spears we've been eating this summer. It makes a really nice side dish. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;">What you need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://whats-cooking.typepad.com/.a/6a010536815f96970b01053685e945970b-pi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://whats-cooking.typepad.com/.a/6a010536815f96970b01053685e945970b-pi" width="320" /></a></div>1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed<br />
1/4 cup chopped onion <br />
1/4 cup butter <br />
1/4 cup chicken broth <br />
2 garlic clove, minced <br />
1/2 teaspoon salt <br />
1/4 teaspoon pepper<div class="ingredients" 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: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><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;"></ul></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold;"></span><br />
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In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-26490997855400161602011-07-28T11:04:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:04:41.271-07:00An oldie, but a goodie!Well, seeing as it's Thursday and I feel like this long weekend is taking forever to get here I thought I'd let you all in on a long loved recipe to help pass the time. This is a recipe that I've been making for years and I actually made a big batch last night to the surprise and delight of T. for this treat you only need 4 ingredients and minimal cooking skills. <br />
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<b>Cornflake Peanut Butter Chews</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2W67uFI3MILCmW3a5MZjoNojXC5VMg98xJ6aTCJRA2bs5DmveS9kCb6qyBwSTZ636rT_HhNvy2AU4PsGYMs06QUeYOtTfXJ9sqXY8izK88IC1nee112d8eh4xJFRtw442I9jq13FQTDY/s1600/IMG_1637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2W67uFI3MILCmW3a5MZjoNojXC5VMg98xJ6aTCJRA2bs5DmveS9kCb6qyBwSTZ636rT_HhNvy2AU4PsGYMs06QUeYOtTfXJ9sqXY8izK88IC1nee112d8eh4xJFRtw442I9jq13FQTDY/s320/IMG_1637.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's it! that's all it takes......well, you also need a bit of butter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's what you need:</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">8 cups mini marshmallows</div><div style="text-align: left;">2/3 cup peanut butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">8 cups cornflakes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's what you do:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Melt the butter and the marshmallows stirring until all the lumps are gone.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Add the peanut butter and stir until incorporated.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Remove from heat and add the cornflakes stirring until everything is coated.</div><div style="text-align: left;">press evenly into a square or rectangular baking dish allow to set and cut into squares</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt0csCe5ko371RDhy91dpyTvMxGYJNRzJEuppur02KxoJvmGTQRF5qy90w3aXJSEwDDJR9bzJH-sN4e45iDcXrM7XLtgZ9D4QRwMxbz6fHPo45-X6Ynucx9tPXHpV4mJC2Qkl2FmNB_Y/s1600/IMG_1635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt0csCe5ko371RDhy91dpyTvMxGYJNRzJEuppur02KxoJvmGTQRF5qy90w3aXJSEwDDJR9bzJH-sN4e45iDcXrM7XLtgZ9D4QRwMxbz6fHPo45-X6Ynucx9tPXHpV4mJC2Qkl2FmNB_Y/s320/IMG_1635.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">ENJOY!</div></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-48639448008329877552011-07-27T06:51:00.000-07:002011-07-27T06:56:42.552-07:00I Had No Idea!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cesars......(as in the drink), are Canadian! I had no idea, am I the only one?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYfuJ9aT-__mnJJfBQXBNmRj-Q5kTRxGbkOBcD-kq11sZ1VTYBBOV9Rh3i2PIieXoi5PwfVgzXcpLSldWq3LGjk4zcB4nVDbqlY7JF3F68pJVd4C5S4MpBWKGyjfGYSpZiAj13WCpO6s/s1600/IMG_1622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYfuJ9aT-__mnJJfBQXBNmRj-Q5kTRxGbkOBcD-kq11sZ1VTYBBOV9Rh3i2PIieXoi5PwfVgzXcpLSldWq3LGjk4zcB4nVDbqlY7JF3F68pJVd4C5S4MpBWKGyjfGYSpZiAj13WCpO6s/s320/IMG_1622.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have these two friends that every time I'm over there they offer to make me a Cesar. I usually accept.....I mean come on they're delicious! I've seen them pre mixed a the liquor store, but as is always the case they taste better when you make them yourself. So last weekend K&M were coming over for a BBQ and I decided I'd give em a whirl. I Wiki searched the recipe.....which is how I came to learn that this delicious vodka/tomato based drink was Canadian......from Calgary actually.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Anywhoo, I had all the ingredients with 2 substitutions ....instead of Tabasco I had garlic Thai chili sauce and instead of Clamato juice (clam/tomato) I had only garden cocktail. I followed the recipe using my two substitutions and the result was: DISGUSTING/BLEK/NASTY</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Apparently it's the Clamato that makes the drink......So I went out and made sure to have the Clamato there in time for the BBQ and then just to be safe I had K go over all the steps as I mixed the drinks.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This time: YUMMY!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here is the ingredient list as well as the directions which I have actually cut and pasted from the Wiki page. Please take notice at the bottom of the instructions where it says: "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">the Clamato may not be substituted"....I swear I did not see that notation before, and it turns out it's a pretty important one!</span></span><br />
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<tr><th style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; vertical-align: top;">Commonly used ingredients</th><td class="ingredient" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; vertical-align: top;"><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-image: url(data:image/png; list-style-type: square; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 1.6em; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.3em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">6 oz. Clamato Juice</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">1–1½ oz. Vodka</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">2 Dashes hot sauce</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">4 Dashes Worcestershire sauce</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">Celery salt</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">Freshly ground pepper</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">Lime wedge</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">1 Crisp celery stalk</li>
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<tr><th style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; vertical-align: top;">Preparation</th><td style="border-bottom-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(170, 170, 170); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; vertical-align: top;">Rim glass first with Lime wedge and then with celery salt.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">Basic preparation of a Caesar follows the "one, two, three, four" rule. The recipe calls for 1–1½ oz of vodka, two dashes of hot sauce, three dashes of salt and pepper, four dashes of Worcestershire sauce and topped with 4–6 oz of Clamato and served with ice.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"> The ingredients are poured into a glass rimmed with celery salt or a mixture of salt and pepper and garnished with a celery stalk and lime.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"> The Caesar is an unusual drink in that it can be mixed in bulk and stored for a period of time before drinking.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Cocktailbook_2-2" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1em;"></sup></span></span><br />
<div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.4em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Though it was not one of Chell's original ingredients, Tabasco sauce is a frequent addition, as is horseradish. Vodka is occasionally replaced with gin, tequila or rum, though the Clamato may not be substituted.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Cocktailbook_2-4" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_(cocktail)#cite_note-Cocktailbook-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: underline; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: underline; white-space: nowrap;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0645ad;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; white-space: nowrap;">3</span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: underline; white-space: nowrap;">]</span></a></sup></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxspJsHrXnQiGyFYAHgJUnbCCeBJRClr79tmyFfJ_HjbTl2blfA4kONMf13PPUtTNAmoE8CApK3DDV7oOAYyCNrM7w0gxEehZrmnNv0Zkqjic4UHKK6eTy2Z-jHaj8t-j11b-JfAbwl8/s1600/IMG_1620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxspJsHrXnQiGyFYAHgJUnbCCeBJRClr79tmyFfJ_HjbTl2blfA4kONMf13PPUtTNAmoE8CApK3DDV7oOAYyCNrM7w0gxEehZrmnNv0Zkqjic4UHKK6eTy2Z-jHaj8t-j11b-JfAbwl8/s320/IMG_1620.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.4em; text-align: center;">Cheers!</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-65448303652698914352011-07-23T02:38:00.000-07:002011-07-23T02:38:24.866-07:00Friday night Thai<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYb52JuFBe9X742a_Z3nxBUdewr0lNCAEhn-JfTuGxSMjTgYG0z6188wuoU6bxqdd9aivLm92XCu8WHrcVSCYt-6ok6sIxO6gqJAv14WNZJE69uKRx0K2ZQ7LnF1af5D8tvcjLKQPDulU/s1600/IMG_1586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYb52JuFBe9X742a_Z3nxBUdewr0lNCAEhn-JfTuGxSMjTgYG0z6188wuoU6bxqdd9aivLm92XCu8WHrcVSCYt-6ok6sIxO6gqJAv14WNZJE69uKRx0K2ZQ7LnF1af5D8tvcjLKQPDulU/s320/IMG_1586.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I've been getting a lot of must try recipes from friends lately, which is fabulous! keep em coming guys! Anyway, most recently my friend shared this Thai Chicken with Peanut sauce with me which she got from her new Trish Magwood cookbook. (for those of you wondering Trish Magwood is a Canadian chef who had.....perhaps still has, an awesome show on the food network called Dish.)<br />
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</div>This recipe makes me want to buy this book! I haven't yet, but once I do there will be a flurry of post updates let me assure you.....recipes like this make me want to cook. The recipe is simple (just chopping and stirring) no crazy techniques or anything. All ingredients can be obtained at a regular grocery store.....which is a nice perk when you are exploring different ethnic flavours and styles of cooking...... who wants to be running around all over town trying to find some obscure ingredient which you only need a teaspoon of anyway!<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
1 14oz can of Coconut milk<br />
zest and juice of 1 lime<br />
4tsp fish sauce<br />
2tbsp crushed peanuts ( I used chunky peanut butter)<br />
2tsp brown sugar<br />
1 tsp red curry paste<br />
4tsp chopped fresh cilantro or basil (I used basil)<br />
1 green onion thinly sliced<br />
2 cloves of garlic minced<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
approximately 2lbs of skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into strips<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what you do:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Mix together the Coconut milk, the lime zest and juice, the fish sauce the ground peanuts (I used peanut butter you can also leave the nuts out all together if you want), the brown sugar, the curry paste, the fresh basil, the sliced onion, the minced garlic as well as season with salt and pepper to taste. place bowl in the fridge until ready to use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Slice your skinless boneless chicken breasts into thick strips. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Once the chicken is sliced thread it onto skewers (if using bamboo or other wood skewers it's a good idea to soak them overnight otherwise they'll just go up in flames on the BBQ)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Grill the chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes per side until chicken is no longer pink in centre</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Plate for serving. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBTpWArH0XdpxZeJ6t2ultCP2Gry1gfIF09gIAl27MBIaQCTHQBhoHWo3gruHquwVGV7q8FbNc3Lt3sya0JyM1YO_ZI3_ltN9MkXkHvXBZRHmtHkz5cBBThqi6J8BT4xfFYQWKSbaTtM/s1600/IMG_1580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBTpWArH0XdpxZeJ6t2ultCP2Gry1gfIF09gIAl27MBIaQCTHQBhoHWo3gruHquwVGV7q8FbNc3Lt3sya0JyM1YO_ZI3_ltN9MkXkHvXBZRHmtHkz5cBBThqi6J8BT4xfFYQWKSbaTtM/s320/IMG_1580.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All prepped and ready for the BBQ</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdRkak5PhGkAmuSRgVjye2waCH0tXAFcjg0cn7NU1oawtLLWJdN3La6tBkFHAGtwY89lqcOZ1KO8mJDRym3qlVY3LH9_dI_clEdyy_hu7y9Hj-i7tTPvhPFSgvjSr3c3ztVI-VXPQ_1Q/s1600/IMG_1585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdRkak5PhGkAmuSRgVjye2waCH0tXAFcjg0cn7NU1oawtLLWJdN3La6tBkFHAGtwY89lqcOZ1KO8mJDRym3qlVY3LH9_dI_clEdyy_hu7y9Hj-i7tTPvhPFSgvjSr3c3ztVI-VXPQ_1Q/s320/IMG_1585.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mmmm, can't you just smell the charcoal?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wasn't really sure how to plate this, in the end I layered the skewers over a bed of rice and drizzled the peanut sauce over top......but aesthetically, it was a miss. don't get me wrong the taste was great! So I ended up re plating it on to one big family style platter rice on bottom, chicken removed from skewers layed over top and the peanut sauce poured on top of that. still not an aesthetic home run but decent enough for just T and I.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsYvvb2ZKZXpcj100c6jEnvk7iwu4_5rW1H_FrEEWO2k67rRRGqQiMtxc2QhyphenhyphenfLo8uJm2ESJspw8yd-hStmHosBuNPnk75dTbpvVA9kc6zQx9NO_C7rz_gN5Hb8kedUSu545iCwaCWH4/s1600/IMG_1588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsYvvb2ZKZXpcj100c6jEnvk7iwu4_5rW1H_FrEEWO2k67rRRGqQiMtxc2QhyphenhyphenfLo8uJm2ESJspw8yd-hStmHosBuNPnk75dTbpvVA9kc6zQx9NO_C7rz_gN5Hb8kedUSu545iCwaCWH4/s320/IMG_1588.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If you give it a try let me know what you think!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed the post!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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H started his afternoon with a dip in the pool followed by some splash time at a really neat playground right near Oma's house </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEpBo324P3fSPrxQNHGa8icaQxDMywFnt3ES2lfu7wbMTpi4T4KDVnw8ZlPpjAyJCo0zejfA3h0j1OALjCianwUFkx-8epKWfVAct4PbZFP0ThPVztWAXSgbClJo2AHGPxW7JYslY-RI/s1600/IMG_1529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEpBo324P3fSPrxQNHGa8icaQxDMywFnt3ES2lfu7wbMTpi4T4KDVnw8ZlPpjAyJCo0zejfA3h0j1OALjCianwUFkx-8epKWfVAct4PbZFP0ThPVztWAXSgbClJo2AHGPxW7JYslY-RI/s320/IMG_1529.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> H doesn't even notice that the water is straight from the hose and therefor ficking freezing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLSaDU70U3PPPqOZolU-IGa4WhGMCENwbJiju2gk_csSiu4WlHAxZV8qAqiDPcUzkYUEpIgZBzJp3EJrJtuwH-6iVkG253IGF-Vcpg_fBXnxy2W9qNhDL6meZppTqSFijBgH0ws-8yRU/s1600/IMG_1539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLSaDU70U3PPPqOZolU-IGa4WhGMCENwbJiju2gk_csSiu4WlHAxZV8qAqiDPcUzkYUEpIgZBzJp3EJrJtuwH-6iVkG253IGF-Vcpg_fBXnxy2W9qNhDL6meZppTqSFijBgH0ws-8yRU/s320/IMG_1539.JPG" width="235" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Timid at first but he got the hang of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OkaWiukZmnn2OOHJ5Dmq-8yxTIRoz90jwHsGX-EUZVOh10Fp8KFFXb3MkGfUzzZK8DQC6oc88Mb_5BkHF1zk5hUYdC8AwWhM0XSEnSEmtpbqH-lLrhfKqt_CGbKlURkAWO4tgBoRiwg/s1600/IMG_1546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OkaWiukZmnn2OOHJ5Dmq-8yxTIRoz90jwHsGX-EUZVOh10Fp8KFFXb3MkGfUzzZK8DQC6oc88Mb_5BkHF1zk5hUYdC8AwWhM0XSEnSEmtpbqH-lLrhfKqt_CGbKlURkAWO4tgBoRiwg/s320/IMG_1546.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> everyones just trying to stay cool!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInlJCFzemk4T0u4n3g7k07QJAY7Vv-nqZZF2avLlNSMEzr-Vcgr-ONtcSWaKGLuCpJXy-Vqgyi_TRWpkHQWbyUaC9_FxHkHWbLLMWQ1bUAkkGAC9Go1dgGaiaej9uCe3Hbie-rVgY434/s1600/IMG_1547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInlJCFzemk4T0u4n3g7k07QJAY7Vv-nqZZF2avLlNSMEzr-Vcgr-ONtcSWaKGLuCpJXy-Vqgyi_TRWpkHQWbyUaC9_FxHkHWbLLMWQ1bUAkkGAC9Go1dgGaiaej9uCe3Hbie-rVgY434/s320/IMG_1547.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">H had a blast!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcs-w2TbS8UrBs-GvqKi5MW82iznPv_duaz_pWyIzEaRjLqHFQ_OCzG_JA81G70ZOMl3MsfxQm6aUWOcI6bj371r7dUFxSzy4EWPY2P7OWyR4RvRAGqb5UixcdnYWS2czbqeKPpcVHs30/s1600/IMG_1536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcs-w2TbS8UrBs-GvqKi5MW82iznPv_duaz_pWyIzEaRjLqHFQ_OCzG_JA81G70ZOMl3MsfxQm6aUWOcI6bj371r7dUFxSzy4EWPY2P7OWyR4RvRAGqb5UixcdnYWS2czbqeKPpcVHs30/s320/IMG_1536.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My little water baby!</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-66047847777329370702011-07-21T06:12:00.000-07:002011-07-21T06:12:01.297-07:00Potato Salad<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcThKPruujokDBrVLuZC-rwUt92ZTXc3cON_NhAesOWC-7SFoLAFfQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcThKPruujokDBrVLuZC-rwUt92ZTXc3cON_NhAesOWC-7SFoLAFfQ" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">After my last potato salad post where I was trying to re-create the deliciousness that I had experienced in Munich. A friend sent me one of her own potato salad recipes and I decided to give it a whirl. Do you know what I love about this recipe........it's so whole......all of the ingredients are real, meaning no mayo or anything! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Don't get me wrong I do use mayonnaise and all kinds of other condiments and sauces but I like it when I can avoid it. I feel you are truly making something from scratch when all of your ingredients are whole real foods and it makes the final product that much more special. And yes I am aware that you can make things like mayo yourself from scratch (I've done this successfully once or twice before) and then insert it into your recipe, it's just not always so logistically realistic. As much as I love to cook I don't want to be a slave to my kitchen!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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1 onion finely chopped and sauteed in butter<br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">in a small bowl mix together:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tbs sugar<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 tsp flour<br />
1 tsp dry mustard<br />
Mix and add:<br />
4 tbs. cream (I used full fat whipping cream)<br />
3 tbs. vinegar<br />
Mix and add warm sliced potatoes, eggs, and Sauteed onion and mix again.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-32004689833119142692011-07-20T06:10:00.000-07:002011-07-20T07:29:57.173-07:00Broccoli Casserole<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyYU7RdmWr4FhmqVNZSdSH-KH0C2JWCvr5E42q2sRPS1j86l0sB8TlbXCwmVwKnrbeLtm5EvtDyuo3p4EKhOr0ajzWLT9kcULeLmBTi8raH9Ml-Yc4JN3CVQF34dNdlBCYM_r2AhZLr8/s1600/IMG_1527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEyYU7RdmWr4FhmqVNZSdSH-KH0C2JWCvr5E42q2sRPS1j86l0sB8TlbXCwmVwKnrbeLtm5EvtDyuo3p4EKhOr0ajzWLT9kcULeLmBTi8raH9Ml-Yc4JN3CVQF34dNdlBCYM_r2AhZLr8/s320/IMG_1527.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last night we were having BBQ for dinner and I decided to make broccoli casserole to go with it. We also tried out a friends potato salad recipe but that will be for the next post. Both T and H really liked the casserole......no surprise considering the amount of cheese in this recipe(cheese makes the world go round in our house)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5axvKM-a0OykxaSMDGFTcLgwYNKinDqXgE-lW5uydEnVnWjo34eztp96x1RSNwRV0P6fUTefMzbw5qhMBKHFy9ZHFvteX0l_k98gRt_tscDW-jW1DjaBVF6iZy82x9eTYMaLVJlnmF7c/s1600/IMG_1524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5axvKM-a0OykxaSMDGFTcLgwYNKinDqXgE-lW5uydEnVnWjo34eztp96x1RSNwRV0P6fUTefMzbw5qhMBKHFy9ZHFvteX0l_k98gRt_tscDW-jW1DjaBVF6iZy82x9eTYMaLVJlnmF7c/s320/IMG_1524.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(the naked uncooked casserole before any cheese or paprika)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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 ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup mayonnaise</span></li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 cups chopped fresh broccoli</span></li>
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<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, egg and onion.</span></li>
<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Place broccoli into a very large mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, scrape soup-mayonnaise mixture on top of broccoli, and mix well. Sprinkle on cheese and mix well. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish, and smooth top of casserole. Season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika.</span></li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1ulV7FZ9Ec3PLrN4IT5e9_gyMFTsRZhMRIzR3k9owQeBO7a89cJXpPBZM1nz75T6VgPXNgUZdSNA1ISFHMgDg_cDk5RNj7PQsvNMIN9aQd4okbmxNQio2r_MKx1zEFq87TRgIvhvMpA/s1600/IMG_1528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1ulV7FZ9Ec3PLrN4IT5e9_gyMFTsRZhMRIzR3k9owQeBO7a89cJXpPBZM1nz75T6VgPXNgUZdSNA1ISFHMgDg_cDk5RNj7PQsvNMIN9aQd4okbmxNQio2r_MKx1zEFq87TRgIvhvMpA/s320/IMG_1528.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-65297858676727542082011-07-13T07:21:00.000-07:002011-07-20T07:33:47.489-07:00Turkey Shepard's Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRv_63e8A4SD5YepQoGz_HlkR6bvQWSpF8ekZEbGIcoZq_RCmJAGMHd57Rgf7lZ3C6vkk_yVH3q-FLbmulw7_XVbAeoTtztb5UWVTKnTM2u39WZ0yqdDedWUuOwgD2KeferKeDX4g3rA8/s1600/IMG_1498.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRv_63e8A4SD5YepQoGz_HlkR6bvQWSpF8ekZEbGIcoZq_RCmJAGMHd57Rgf7lZ3C6vkk_yVH3q-FLbmulw7_XVbAeoTtztb5UWVTKnTM2u39WZ0yqdDedWUuOwgD2KeferKeDX4g3rA8/s320/IMG_1498.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A couple of days ago I took a giant turkey breast out of the freezer and I had big plans for it, but as so often is the case....... life happens. Well that turkey breast sat there for two or three days. At the end of another busy day after opening the fridge I realized that I would have to do something with that pretty lil piece of meat or it was going to have to be tossed. Food waste is not something we take lightly in this house and so despite the fact that cooking was the last thing I wanted to be doing at that moment I pulled out my slow cooker. To prep the Turkey I rubbed it down with onion powder and garlic powder and a small amount of the soup bullion mix (making sure to also rub it under the skin). I placed the large breast in the slow cooker and added just enough water to cover the bottom of dish. I removed the turkey after about 6 hours and hit up allrecipes. I found a turkey Shepard's pie recipe that looked good and decided I'd give it a whirl. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-OblHl1230TI_0uBQwI9nATHznSE_fGVzhdHtRktHVfCeQc4HFMoCPPRP6g_23XAGFt2rUvDmudzCyITziB61E-TKZlUd7lByLJZkaUlAGu_sFOa8MjbrZLVsAM9cH0rzzE3YH80SbE/s1600/IMG_1500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-OblHl1230TI_0uBQwI9nATHznSE_fGVzhdHtRktHVfCeQc4HFMoCPPRP6g_23XAGFt2rUvDmudzCyITziB61E-TKZlUd7lByLJZkaUlAGu_sFOa8MjbrZLVsAM9cH0rzzE3YH80SbE/s320/IMG_1500.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a definite comfort food! and so Delicious!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's what you need:</span><br />
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</span></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 ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups cubed cooked turkey</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3/4 cup turkey gravy * I make my own from the juice released from cooking the turkey and whisk it with a tiny bit of cornstarch to thicken it*</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup chopped onions</span></li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups prepared stuffing *you can use home made(see recipe below) or store bought* </span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups whole kernel corn</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups warm mashed potatoes *see recipe below*</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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; text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFNe3v-3deaWGtu3AZIPzix4OQJ1pex8nH7Mo6GZpcGZNGv6avrfgMXoOC93xELfh3JIyzZpEwQWb0Yqe5zFhyuqRoaOfnDm12LQiOHYqLnpWH3w9bG6QvB1IodZp667-8yA2Wy6dOsw/s1600/IMG_1492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFNe3v-3deaWGtu3AZIPzix4OQJ1pex8nH7Mo6GZpcGZNGv6avrfgMXoOC93xELfh3JIyzZpEwQWb0Yqe5zFhyuqRoaOfnDm12LQiOHYqLnpWH3w9bG6QvB1IodZp667-8yA2Wy6dOsw/s320/IMG_1492.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></span></a></span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's what you do:</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><div class="directions" 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: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><ol 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: normal; 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 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" 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; 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer the turkey, gravy, mushrooms, onions, stuffing and corn. Top with potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until edges of potatoes are browned.</span></span></li>
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is actually that simple!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u><b>Mashed Potatoes</b></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAPmzKH4hiDuPSFSy2SRcu_p1Q6XBR5ybFRWdaO7K57y4ukDpxi0fgjtpe5nfk0yB2sqiq4Na2plCi8zWW_GU1NdskIF3ZGkPZYy6hNwP9bNs9TjXTn0sCHJC8LvG35JNlofC2w-_-VA/s1600/IMG_1489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAPmzKH4hiDuPSFSy2SRcu_p1Q6XBR5ybFRWdaO7K57y4ukDpxi0fgjtpe5nfk0yB2sqiq4Na2plCi8zWW_GU1NdskIF3ZGkPZYy6hNwP9bNs9TjXTn0sCHJC8LvG35JNlofC2w-_-VA/s320/IMG_1489.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You'll need 6 medium-large potatoes peeled and chopped.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Throw them into a pot of salted boiling water and leave them be for about 20 minutes or until tender.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Remove from heat and drain.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add 2 tbsp of butter and a 1/4-1/2 cup of milk, season with salt and cracked pepper and then mash away!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">once you have reached the consistency you like add 1 cup grated mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 3 cloves of garlic minced, and 1/4 cup of finely diced shallots stir to incorporate</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">DONE!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>Stuffing</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ74tsHuN7L11MlTdbkoumn6yPb6zhB1rc8KLRuoa068wLCb0Dx" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ74tsHuN7L11MlTdbkoumn6yPb6zhB1rc8KLRuoa068wLCb0Dx" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;"></span></span><br />
<div class="ingredients" 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: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><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 ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;">1 loaf sliced bread</span></span></li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">3/4 cup butter</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">1 onion, chopped</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">4 stalks celery, chopped</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">2 teaspoons poultry seasoning</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">1 cup chicken broth</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">* you can also add chopped dried cranberries if you like to give it a bit of sweetness</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRakUeeceiy7QwpfbDQw1QNFHZMfROxsSBHaNP17chEnWOXIOE" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRakUeeceiy7QwpfbDQw1QNFHZMfROxsSBHaNP17chEnWOXIOE" /></a></span></b></span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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; 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="line-height: 16px;"><b>What you need to do:</b></span></li>
</span></span></ul></div><div class="directions" 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: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><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 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Let bread slices air dry for 1 to 2 hours, then cut into cubes.</span></span></span></li>
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<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and celery until soft. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in bread cubes until evenly coated. Moisten with chicken broth; mix well.</span></li>
<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">bake in a buttered casserole dish at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes.</span></li>
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</ul>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-1389040485666456382011-07-11T20:08:00.000-07:002011-07-20T07:34:20.816-07:00Lamb chop BBQ with the Fam!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This past Sunday we decided to have a little family BBQ. My Dad had suggested we do lamb, since it had been a while.....probably about a year since any of us had eaten lamb. Dinner ended up being a group effort and it was a fun afternoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptISQg93ou18wxMQtn9tnNxNQFbK6ABqcMNcroN1G73VFpJVNyXu7VD79ZFlqcUhioVfaYEyskERN4Ukup8dn_lE86IQhSCx6HABTxleBPp3GxDl-TBAXXKyGgELbDQug_7uRB_7Z0nY/s1600/IMG_1447.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptISQg93ou18wxMQtn9tnNxNQFbK6ABqcMNcroN1G73VFpJVNyXu7VD79ZFlqcUhioVfaYEyskERN4Ukup8dn_lE86IQhSCx6HABTxleBPp3GxDl-TBAXXKyGgELbDQug_7uRB_7Z0nY/s320/IMG_1447.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Dad did the meat and the salad, I did the sides (Grilled asparagus, Zucchini squares, and Grilled/marinated Portobellos)with a little help from Lil A who came up with the Portobello recipe<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1eb7u7sY-fBDM7wkr57mMgtvmzF6TmMWnCRR6jlhpRObhpBNcMrwZUc5yupQjVXsz_ZPFHT0V742iDrnDBDV6dmObqOrJtjAXhTOXloLdcNHtGjYmSiV2xtYh0cI8LM0qOJ6BR6vIA4/s1600/IMG_1449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1eb7u7sY-fBDM7wkr57mMgtvmzF6TmMWnCRR6jlhpRObhpBNcMrwZUc5yupQjVXsz_ZPFHT0V742iDrnDBDV6dmObqOrJtjAXhTOXloLdcNHtGjYmSiV2xtYh0cI8LM0qOJ6BR6vIA4/s320/IMG_1449.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> It all came together nicely and by the end of it we were all sooooooo stuffed!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Grilled/Marinated Portobello Caps</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"></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;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">3 large portobello mushrooms stems removed</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">1/2 cup canola oil</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">1 small chopped onion</li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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;">Here's what you need to do:</li>
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<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">In a small bowl, combine the oil, onion, garlic and vinegar. Pour mixture evenly over the mushroom caps and let stand for 1 hour.</span></li>
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</ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">*We set up the shrooms in little tinfoil bowls and allowed some of the vinegar to drizzle over the side and then popped them on the grill as is (in their homemade little bowls) so that the balsamic on the bottom would thicken and make a nice sweet syrupy gravy.</span></div></li>
</span></ul>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-75551625490458226242011-07-11T15:09:00.000-07:002011-07-20T07:36:08.691-07:00Squares were a hit!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuwSF3KOXZ3Ef5bK3_MvnAV3eHzXThoYQ4IDQiBsA4QtluSM2tWlzPOW16Jdy1gVzcwsJ1cLCOyseBqgL7J_O_aEX1CYry-ayqyiz0Jep21nh4-pqpMUj2pHXYlhtoNydzOIzUHeJvTg/s1600/IMG_1450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuwSF3KOXZ3Ef5bK3_MvnAV3eHzXThoYQ4IDQiBsA4QtluSM2tWlzPOW16Jdy1gVzcwsJ1cLCOyseBqgL7J_O_aEX1CYry-ayqyiz0Jep21nh4-pqpMUj2pHXYlhtoNydzOIzUHeJvTg/s320/IMG_1450.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(don't they look yummy!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>This post is a continuation of Zucchinis out the Wazoo. Last night I had the opportunity to try the Zucchini squares recipe and Mmmmmm Mmmm Mmmmm they were yummy. A nice blend of zucchini and Parmesan cheese mixed with onion garlic and bit of parsley. Definitely an easy recipe worth recommending. Only thing I wasn't crazy about is that the recipe calls for Bisquick mix.........but the girl who posted the recipe said her grandmother always used to make these and because it was her grandmothers recipe she didn't want to mess with it and she was posting it as is........Fair enough......I feel family recipes need to be respected, even if they're not my family recipes :-)<br />
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Here's what you need:<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">5 eggs, lightly beaten<br />
½ cup vegetable oil<br />
½ cup grated Romano cheese<br />
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
½ teaspoon seasoned salt<br />
½ teaspoon dried oregano<br />
¼ teaspoon garlic powder<br />
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion<br />
2 cups Bisquick<br />
3 cups thinly sliced zucchini......I thinly sliced about 1 cup of zucchini and Grated the other 2 cups</div><div>Here's how you do it:</div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2. Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, oil, Romano cheese, parsley, salts, oregano and garlic powder. Whisk in the onion, and then the Bisquick. With a rubber spatula, gently stir in the sliced zucchini, being careful not to break up the slices. Turn the mixture into the pan and smooth the top.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">4. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool to warm room temperature before serving.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">5. *optional* I sprinkled freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of the zucchini squares and then let them cool</div></div><br />
For any of you wondering I got this recipe off of Food Buzz. There are a ton of other food blogs there. I came accross one blog called the browneyedbaker and she had posted this recipe which she had found going through her grandmothers old recipes<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5ZBVeWdmfjqsURKc4wqSviTuXDUKxf0_6j4Gl4tnigb8UZZt09R-5UmiDLYosZZ6zgC0A_S2ekMXFNeI9xlByA5Vl2-nmjmb0EANwG7Z8jhwfQDamwgoivFEDt8bxKEfg9oFuuxibeo/s1600/IMG_1451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5ZBVeWdmfjqsURKc4wqSviTuXDUKxf0_6j4Gl4tnigb8UZZt09R-5UmiDLYosZZ6zgC0A_S2ekMXFNeI9xlByA5Vl2-nmjmb0EANwG7Z8jhwfQDamwgoivFEDt8bxKEfg9oFuuxibeo/s320/IMG_1451.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mmmmmmm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed the post......stay tuned for the third zucchini recipe coming up in the next couple of days!</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908789856799477075.post-62219846432936610672011-07-09T19:05:00.000-07:002011-07-09T19:05:25.849-07:00Zucchinis out the Wazoo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qr95aTX4jEViti2rLDt9eIH-e1aYNN-1UtOKGflZqmHUWPGQfZI-DhfbVxxLvCLjlUVTrrbVKdJRuWfKGkW_fItvowPI2YCYSLUUKSEb5a-3gZHPdauY_vJEHjhgLhWe9PCbTkREWi8/s1600/IMG_1426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qr95aTX4jEViti2rLDt9eIH-e1aYNN-1UtOKGflZqmHUWPGQfZI-DhfbVxxLvCLjlUVTrrbVKdJRuWfKGkW_fItvowPI2YCYSLUUKSEb5a-3gZHPdauY_vJEHjhgLhWe9PCbTkREWi8/s320/IMG_1426.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I've been getting a lot of Zucchini in my produce deliveries lately and so yesterday I got online and found 3 recipes I want to try. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJCzonxJmNKy0at9KCaeaCZPCOg9MANOgV1PpNa-Tp8VSZ-SqgrNG6sF4DETm4J7SlbK4cQqCqSfavM9twEfnpo_F0VcKPxNZnCXITmKL3F6ts9ngC48Az9gRJI0B6PWg79SV-uYKzOU/s1600/IMG_1424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJCzonxJmNKy0at9KCaeaCZPCOg9MANOgV1PpNa-Tp8VSZ-SqgrNG6sF4DETm4J7SlbK4cQqCqSfavM9twEfnpo_F0VcKPxNZnCXITmKL3F6ts9ngC48Az9gRJI0B6PWg79SV-uYKzOU/s320/IMG_1424.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Recipe 1. Zucchini Loaf</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Recipe 2. Zucchini Keftedes with Feta</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Recipe 3. Zucchini Squares</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I've only done the zucchini loaf so far but it was a success I think. it was my first time trying this recipe.....I found it on AllRecipes and I was pretty happy with it! I only modified the recipe slightly to suit my own tastes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px;">3 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
<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 ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp salt</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp baking soda</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 tsp ground cinnamon</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 eggs</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup vegetable oil</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 1/4 cups white sugar</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 tsp vanilla extract</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups grated zucchini</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup chopped Almonds.....or any nuts you like......or leave them out, they are completely optional.</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's what you need to do:</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" 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; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><ol 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: normal; 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;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; 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;">Grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).</span></li>
<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; 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;">Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.</span></li>
<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; 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;">Beat eggs, oil, apple sauce, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.</span></li>
<li 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; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.</span></li>
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</ul><div style="line-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hUfA_rjzkyMDVO_tE0w15Y1v9-C4m3H4KIj5Zwau1VP9sZE5g2RfE4fGqfcDSsC8qgyV5zJN2hcNomz0p57eKW7lcZQ4X5XSqHCKx4pIM44q_LUZI3tA2g65gMJwtAzeMX_TNPK0ap8/s1600/IMG_1427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hUfA_rjzkyMDVO_tE0w15Y1v9-C4m3H4KIj5Zwau1VP9sZE5g2RfE4fGqfcDSsC8qgyV5zJN2hcNomz0p57eKW7lcZQ4X5XSqHCKx4pIM44q_LUZI3tA2g65gMJwtAzeMX_TNPK0ap8/s320/IMG_1427.JPG" width="320" /></a></span><br />
The bread is nice and moist and sweet. The flavour is a little Cinnamon heavy perhaps, but I like Cinnamon and tend to have a heavy handed with this ingredient.</div><div style="line-height: 16px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">I think I'll try the Zucchini squares tonight or tomorrow! Stay tuned for more photos and the other two recipes.</div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16470635767723929768noreply@blogger.com1