tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330094443229539772024-02-20T12:09:04.794-07:00PromiseMe2....and A Lot About Food!A foodie adventure blog (and a peek into my life, family, and our travels)!Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-85751005032373019822013-04-30T20:47:00.004-06:002013-05-02T07:50:30.972-06:00Spicy-Sweet-Smoky BBQ Slow Cooked Chicken<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I cook this when I don't have the time to sit in the kitchen preparing an entire meal, but I do have time for prep-work. <br />
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I mix up the homemade BBQ sauce, chop up the onions and garlic, plop the chicken into the crock pot- turn it on, and let it GO! <br />
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And I am rewarded with a ready for later dinner for that night. It only gets better with age, and the leftovers seem to be better than the first night. <br />
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I'd never heard of adding chocolate to BBQ sauce, but when I tasted it, it seemed Oh so right! (Just make sure it's the dark variety). <br />
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I paired this BBQ pulled chicken with a toasted bun. Enjoy. <br />
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<u><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Ingredients:</span></u><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
1 tbsp butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1/4 cup minced red onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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yellow onion-sliced into thin slices<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
2 cups ketchup<br />
2 tbsp molasses<br />
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce<br />
2 tsp chipotle chili pepper, ground<br />
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">½ cup Adobo
sauce<br />
2 tbsp honey<br />
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon Siracha<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ounces dark chocolate squares (I used Godiva) or 1 cup cocoa powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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boneless, skinless chicken breast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire,
adobo, honey, vinegar, siracha, soy sauce, water, olive oil and spices. In a
medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook
for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add
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after the first hour. Stir chicken about once an hour. In the last hour, shred
chicken, and then place back into sauce. Stir again. The longer you let it
simmer in the sauce, the better your chicken will taste. The sauce will thicken
as it cooks down. Taste before serving and make any seasoning adjustments. If
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I made this cake last year for my husband's birthday. It works great for cupcakes as well. </div>
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2½ cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour<br />
3 cups granulated sugar<br />
1 cup + 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1
tablespoon baking soda<br />
1½ teaspoons baking powder<br />
1½ teaspoons salt<br />
3 eggs, at room temperature<br />
1½ cups 1% milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">3
teaspoons apple cider vinegar (into milk 10-15 minutes ahead)<br />
1½ cups strong black coffee, hot<br />
¾ cup vegetable oil<br />
4½ teaspoons Bourbon</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">vanilla
extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1 package Cream Cheese-at room temperature</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1bag
powdered sugar<br />
1 cup unsalted Butter at room temperature <br />
2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">half and half (to thin icing desired consistency)<br />
(Use food coloring if desired to color white icing)**I used varying amounts of
cornmeal blue to achieve the ombre hues. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Preheat
oven to 375 degrees F. Grease six 8-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with
rounds of parchment paper, grease the parchment, then flour the insides of the
pans, tapping out excess; set aside. </span><br />
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the bowl of an electric mixer, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking
soda, baking powder and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk-with
vinegar already added 10 minutes ahead), coffee, oil and vanilla.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Add
the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix for 2 minutes on medium
speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix for an additional 20
seconds (the batter will be very thin). <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Divide
the batter evenly among six prepared pans (greased & floured). I use a 1
cup scoop, & add just under two cups to each pan, then divide what’s left
over evenly. Bake for 20 minutes and rotate the pans in the oven. Continue to
bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the cakes comes out
almost clean (with a few moist crumbs), about 12 more minutes. Cool the cakes
(in the pans) on wire racks for 20 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto
cooling racks to cool completely. I chill the cake prior to icing. Sometimes I
also brush each layer with a Chocolate flavored liquor. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Cream
Cheese Icing: Beat the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar on low speed
until blended together, about 1 minute. Add the clear vanilla extract and
increase the speed to medium-high; beat for 3 minutes. Stop the mixer, and
scrape down the sides. Continue to mix on a low speed until well combined, and
light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl as necessary. Ice your cake & serve.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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This is the cake I made for our Easter dinner. I did modify it some from a Brown Eyed Baker recipe, as well as the frostings. It came out better than I could have imagined. This will now be my go-to recipe for chocolate cake or cupcakes. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For the Cake</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">:<br />
2½ cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour<br />
3 cups granulated sugar<br />
1 cup + 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder (Vaharona, Calebut or
otherwise)-I used Calebut from France<br />
1 tablespoon baking soda<br />
1½ teaspoons baking powder<br />
1½ teaspoons salt<br />
3 eggs, at room temperature<br />
1½ cups of 1% milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (into milk 10-15 minutes ahead)<br />1½ cups strong black coffee, hot<br />¾ cup vegetable oil<br />4½ teaspoons </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bourbon </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For the Marshmallow Icing</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">:<br />
</span>1 <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">bag
powdered sugar<br />
½ cup Crisco-Butter flavored (or can also use unsalted butter)<br />
2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1/2 cup half and half (thin to desired consistency)
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1 package Cream Cheese-at room temperature<br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1/8 cup Monin Marshmallow flavored Syrup<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For the Chocolate Mocha Frosting</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">:<br />
2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature<br />
4 cups powdered sugar<br />
1 cup Mocha powder<br />
1 tablespoon vanilla extract<br />
8 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate, melted and cooled<br />
½ cup heavy cream (until desired consistency is reached)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Preheat
oven to 375 degrees F. Grease six 8-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with
rounds of parchment paper, grease the parchment, then flour the insides of the
pans, tapping out excess; set aside. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the bowl of an electric mixer, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking
soda, baking powder and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk-with
vinegar already added 10 minutes ahead), coffee, oil and vanilla.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix for 2 minutes on medium
speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix for an additional 20
seconds (the batter will be very thin). <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Divide
the batter evenly among six prepared pans (greased & floured). I use a 1
cup scoop, & add just under two cups to each pan, then divide what’s left
over evenly. Bake for 20 minutes and rotate the pans in the oven. Continue to
bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the cakes comes out
almost clean (with a few moist crumbs), about 12 more minutes. Cool the cakes
(in the pans) on wire racks for 20 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto
cooling racks to cool completely. I covered each cake with Saran wrap, &
stored in the fridge to be iced the next day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Marshmallow
Icing: Beat the butter (shortening), cream cheese, and powdered sugar on low
speed until blended together, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla extract and
increase the speed to medium-high; beat for 3 minutes. Stop the mixer, add the
Marshmallow syrup, continue to mix on a low speed until well combined, and light
and fluffy. Scrape the bowl as necessary.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chocolate-Mocha
Icing: Beat the butter and powdered sugar on low speed until blended together,
about 1 minute. Add the Mocha powder, and vanilla. Beat on low until well
combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and beat on medium
speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and beat on
medium-high speed for another minute.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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assembly: Place your first layer face-up on a cake plate and cover with
one-third of the Marshmallow Icing. Place another cake layer face-up and cover
with about ¾ to 1 cup of Chocolate-Mocha Frosting. Repeat, alternating
marshmallow and chocolate filling layers, until you come to your cake final
layer, which you will place face-down. Frost the entire outside of cake with
the remaining </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chocolate-Mocha Frosting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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from a Brown Eyed Baker recipe</span></h3>
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This is BIG! Real big. Imagine the perfect carrot cake...spicy, nutty, & a hint of fruit. Only now...get ready.....pineapple & coconut too! Wow. And you thought it couldn't get ANY better. Ha! I made this for Easter last year. Warning: You cannot eat just 1 piece! For reals! <br />
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Carrot cake is delicious in it of itself, but once you add the pineapple & toasted coconut, you just can't go wrong. Enjoy this variation & let me know how you LOVE it. It serves around 16 good sized portions. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Carrot-Coconut, Date & Pineapple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts<o:p></o:p></div>
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3/4 pound raw carrots (about 2 1/2 cups finely grated)<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup crushed canned pineapple tidbits<br />
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1 cup chopped Dates<br />
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1 cup toasted Coconut flakes + 1 1/2 cups for outside of cake (optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup yellow golden raisins<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon baking soda <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon <br />
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2 teaspoons ground Ginger<br />
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1 teaspoon Nutmeg<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 large eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup canola oil (or corn oil)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Cream Cheese Frosting:</u> <o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature <o:p></o:p></div>
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4 cups confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar, sifted<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest <o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Butter or spray three - 9 x 2 inch (23 x 5 cm) cake pans and line the bottoms of the pans with a circle of parchment paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Toast the pecans or walnuts for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and then chop coarsely. Peel and finely grate the carrots. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg, ginger and ground cinnamon. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In bowl of electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the eggs until frothy (about 1 minute). Gradually add the sugar and beat until the batter is thick and light colored (about 3 - 4 minutes). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Add the oil in a steady stream and then beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat just until incorporated. With a large rubber spatula fold in the grated carrots, dates, pineapple and chopped nuts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Evenly divide the batter between the three prepared pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. After about 5 -10 minutes invert the cakes onto the wire rack, remove the pans and parchment paper, and then cool completely before frosting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In bowl of electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese and butter, on low speed, just until blended with no lumps. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and beat, on low speed, until fully incorporated and smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract, and lemon zest. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Place one cake layer onto your serving plate. Arange small peices of parchment paper underneath corners of your cake, so that the icing doesn't get into your cake plate. You can pull these out as soon as you are finished icing the cake. Just don't place them too far underneath your cake, or the weight will cause the cake to break when you remove them.<br />
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Spread with a few tablespoons of frosting, then add the next and subsequent layers, repeating the same step. Once all three layers are iced in the middle "dirty" ice the outside of your cake. this layer helps to secure the cake, and mould the exterior, then ice it with the remaining icing a final time. chill until ready to serve. I also used the remaining untoasted coconut to gently place of the outside of my cake. about half the frosting. <br />
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Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-49048978888412141752013-02-21T10:29:00.000-07:002013-02-21T10:29:12.281-07:00A look back at our Valentine's Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I managed to find the time to bake and mail out quite a few Valentine's sugar cookies (lemon & almond) just before Valentine's Day. I sent them out as DIY gifts to friends and family back home. I miss them all so much. <br />
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Here are a few photos of my beginner's endeavours. <br />
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I used the sugar cookie recipe from <a href="http://sweetopia.net/2009/12/sugar-cookie-recipe/" target="_blank">Sweetopia,</a> as well as her <a href="http://sweetopia.net/2012/01/royal-icing-recipe-free-illustrated-recipe/" target="_blank">Royal Icing recipe.</a> The icing works like a charm, and although I did experience some spreading with the cookies, I'm fairly sure that it's due to the higher elevation where we live. </div>
Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-16854700830671136362012-10-02T13:54:00.002-06:002012-10-02T13:54:20.461-06:00Fruit and Nut Spiced Granola<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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5 cups old fashioned Oats <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 Teaspoons ground Cinnamon <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ Teaspoon ground Cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 cup Honey<o:p></o:p></div>
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3/4 cup Brown Sugar <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 Teaspoons pure Vanilla <o:p></o:p></div>
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3/4 cup dried Cranberries <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup Peanuts or Sunflower seeds<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup raw Almonds<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup Yellow or brown Raisins or chopped Dates<o:p></o:p></div>
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vanilla, rum extract, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Melt
on medium heat, and then set aside. In a large bowl, combine the old fashioned oats
with the butter, sugar & spice mixture. Stir well until all the oats are
well coated. Add peanuts, coconut and almonds. <o:p></o:p></div>
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onto your greased baking sheet, & bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Every
5 minutes or so, take the granola out and stir. Bake another 10-15 minutes or
until the granola gets crisp and golden brown. Take the granola out and mix in
the cranberries and raisins. I let my granola cool in the oven to get extra
crispy. Once completely cooled, store in a large airtight container or zip lock
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Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-70271946533923772762012-10-02T13:45:00.002-06:002012-10-02T13:45:34.934-06:00Roasted Vegetable White Pizza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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2 tsp. Sugar <br />
1 cup warm water <br />
1 tsp. Salt<br />
2 tsp. Extra-virgin olive oil <br />
2 ½ cups (Approx.) All-purpose white flour, plus more for dusting & rolling
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1 Medium Butternut or Acorn Squash-seeds removed
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½ head Cauliflower<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt & Pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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Red Pepper flakes<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese <o:p></o:p></div>
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This really is easy pizza dough to make. Although
the directions call for a mixer, I usually hand mix the dough with a large
wooden spoon, then set it aside to rise. It seems less cumbersome, faster, and
you don’t have a mixer to wash when you‘re done. The entire process took me
maybe 10 minutes, & another 45 to rise. I top each pizza with whatever
veggies we have in the house, along with some mozzarella cheese.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water; stir gently to
dissolve. Let the mixture stand until the yeast comes alive and starts to foam,
about 5 to 10 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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arm & a wooden spoon) and add the salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add
the flour, a little at a time, mixing at the lowest speed until all the flour
has been incorporated. Or, if you are mixing with a wooden spoon, just add it
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When the dough starts to come together, increase the speed to medium; stop the
machine <br />
periodically to scrape the dough off the hook. Get a feel for the dough by
squeezing a <br />
small amount together: if it's crumbly, add more water; if it's sticky, add
more flour - 1 <br />
tablespoon at a time. Mix until the dough gathers into a ball, this should take
about 5 <br />
minutes. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over
itself a few times; <br />
kneading until it is smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a round and place
in a lightly <br />
oiled bowl, turn it over to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and
let it rise <br />
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As for the veggies, preheat the oven to 400
degrees. You will want to cook the butternut squash first, as it will take the
longest to cook. I don’t peel mine. In fact, once it’s been cooked for about
20-25 minutes drizzled with olive oil, salt & pepper (turn each piece over
half way through cooking), the skins become tender enough to eat, & are
quite tasty. Remember this is where most of the vitamins are. I get that this
isn’t everyone’s preference though. Once the squash is fully cooked, remove
from oven, allow to cool slightly, then chop into small bite sized pieces. Set
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Wash cauliflower & cut into bite sized pieces,
dry with a paper towel & transfer to a greased cookie sheet. Drizzle with
olive oil, then toss with salt, pepper & red pepper flakes (optional). Sometimes
I sprinkle with a little grated parmesan. Bake for about 20 minutes, tossing
frequently. Remove when tender & golden brown. Set aside. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I also added some caramelized yellow onions, which
consists of peeling, & cutting into slices a yellow onion, then sautéing it
on medium heat in butter until golden brown. Once the onions are ready, I toss
the spinach on top, mix, then salt & set aside. The heat from the onions
will wilt & cook the spinach. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once you have followed the directions to prep the
pizza dough, cut the large ball of dough in half. This makes two good sized
pizza’s that will feed about 3. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once the dough is domed and spongy, turn it out onto a lightly floured counter.
Roll and <br />
stretch the dough into a cylinder and divide into 2 equal pieces. Cover and let
rest for 10 minutes so it will be easier to roll out (this is an optional step
that I rarely follow).<br />
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Roll or pat out a piece of dough into a 12 inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick.
Dust a pizza <br />
paddle with flour and slide it under the pizza dough. Brush the crust with a
thin layer of <br />
olive oil, and top with cheese, then layer with veggies that have been
previously cooked. Slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the oven and bake for
12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp. Repeat with the remaining
dough. If you don’t have a pizza stone, don’t fret. I frequently use a metal
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Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-34880045170110344352012-09-30T12:20:00.000-06:002012-09-30T12:20:44.377-06:00Parmesan-Herb Biscuits<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 Tbs. baking Powder <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/4 tsp. kosher Salt <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tsp. Sugar <o:p></o:p></div>
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8 Tbs. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 8
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1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese <o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf Parsley <o:p></o:p></div>
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3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. Buttermilk <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 Tbs. unsalted Butter, melted (for brushing)<o:p></o:p></div>
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To make the biscuits: In a large bowl, whisk
together the 2 cups flour, the baking powder, salt and sugar. Using a pastry
blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until pea-size crumbs form, then use
your fingers to smear the butter into flat disks. Stir in the cheese, chives
and parsley. Stir in the buttermilk until the dough just comes together. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and
roll out into a 9 1/2-by-11-inch rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds, rotate
90 degrees and roll out into the same-size rectangle. Fold again into thirds,
rotate 90 degrees and roll out into a 7-by-9 1/2-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch
thick. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits. Gather
up the scraps, reroll the dough and cut out more biscuits. You should have 13
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Arrange the biscuits on a greased baking sheet and
brush with the melted butter. Transfer to the oven and bake until the biscuits
are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a biscuit comes
out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving. Serves 8
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I am actually just about 34 weeks now, but here are some photos from a few weeks ago of our finished nursery, and some recent belly pics from 32 weeks. <br />
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Due to unforeseen events, we were admitted to the hospital the Wednesday after these were taken for pre-term labor, and spent 5 days there trying to get my labor stopped. I am happy to report that I am resting, the babies are healthy, and I will be on bedrest until I deliver. <br />
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On the upside-the hubby finished our nursery, and I must say it's totally awesome! Our jungle themed ideas really came together. Especially once our mural was up. Check out some of the photos below:<br />
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Since I am on bedrest, I am trying to catch up on some blogging (yes, I have been a bad, bad girl), since I can no longer cook. I will however be posting some of the recent recipes I have cooked that I have been saving up. <br />
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The goal is to get to at least 35 weeks, but 37 would be preferable. We toured the NICU before discharging from the hospital, and frankly, it scared the hell out of us. We wouldn't want the babies to suffer unnecessarily, or have to deal with feeding, or breathing issues, just to name a few. So for now I am completely focused on hibernating and incubating these babies, until they decide they are ready to meet the world. We are so excited!!!!!</div>
Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-18808510314578204132012-09-08T10:31:00.000-06:002012-09-08T10:31:03.482-06:00Lemon-Almond Sugar Cookies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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*makes 4 dozen-1 tablespoon cookies<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups granulated Sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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Zest of two large Lemons<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 large eggs, room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon Almond extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon Lemon extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon sea salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon Baking powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon Baking soda<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 ¼ cups All-purpose Flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup powdered Sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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I adapted this from a Slow Roasted Italian recipe
(I only changed a couple minor things), but found that the increase in lemon
flavor was simply spectacular. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven 350°F. Prepare baking sheets with
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In the bowl of a stand mixer or an electric mixer
combine sugar and lemon zest, until sugar is coated in lemon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Add butter, cream until light and fluffy,
approximately 2 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add almond
extract, lemon extract and eggs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix
until combined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scrape sides down as
needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add salt, powder, soda and
flour. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix until combined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scrape sides of bowl as necessary. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Pour powdered sugar onto a large plate. Scoop 1
tablespoon portions of dough and roll into a ball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roll in powdered sugar until coated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining
dough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made 12 per sheet, but you
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I baked mine for 14 minutes, but the recommended
time is only 9-11 minutes. We live in a higher altitude, so I attributed that
to the longer cooking time. Make sure once you remove from the cookie sheet you
allow to cool on a cookie rack, then sprinkle with more powdered sugar. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-5839884213903688072012-09-05T17:32:00.000-06:002012-09-05T17:32:49.356-06:00Carrot-Coconut-Pineapple Spice CupCakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1 cup chopped Dates<o:p></o:p></div>
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3/4 pound raw Carrots (about 2 1/2 cups finely
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½ cup crushed canned Pineapple tidbits<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups All-purpose Flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup shredded Coconut <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Baking soda <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 teaspoon Salt <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground Cinnamon <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon ground Nutmeg<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons ground Ginger<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 large eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 & ¼ cup granulated white Sugar <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup brown Sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon Vanilla<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup unsalted Butter (2 sticks)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Monotype Corsiva;">Rummy-Cream Cheese Frosting: <o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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1/2 cup unsalted Butter, room temperature (1 stick)<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 ounces<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cream
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2 ½ cups confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar,
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3 teaspoons dark Rum, or rum extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon ground Nutmeg<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heavy cream to desired thickness (1 teaspoon at a
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and
place rack in center of oven. Butter or spray two - 9 x 2 inch (23 x 5 cm) cake
pans and line the bottoms of the pans with a circle of parchment paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Peel and finely grate the carrots. Chop dates in
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In bowl of electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), cream
the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the rum and vanilla
extract. Add the flour mixture and beat just until incorporated. With a large
rubber spatula fold in the grated carrots, pineapple, coconut and dates. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Evenly divide the batter into 2 cupcakes pans, totaling
24 cupcakes, each lined with a cupcake liner. Bake approx. 16 minutes, or until
a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In bowl of electric mixer (or with a hand mixer),
beat the cream cheese and butter, on low speed, just until blended with no
lumps. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and beat, on low speed, until
fully incorporated and smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beat in
the vanilla extract, rum, and nutmeg. Gradually add whole cream until you reach
the desired consistency and thickness. Pipe into cupcakes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-2618299469434106922012-08-13T12:27:00.002-06:002012-08-13T12:27:31.534-06:00Sate Chicken Skewers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is BY FAR one of my family's favorite meals. We usually grill this in the summer, then sit outside in the evening and enjoy a delcious meal together. The skewers are healthy, and low in fat, yet highly flavorful. We hope you enjoy it too. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Sate Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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**Inspired by a Rasa Malaysia Recipe<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 ½ pounds skinless and boneless chicken breast,
sliced into chicken tender sized slices<o:p></o:p></div>
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30 wooden skewers, pre-soaked in water for 30
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2 Cucumbers, sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 tablespoons Fish sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 whole cloves of Garlic<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons sweet Soy sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Soy sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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2.5 teaspoons Coconut or Palm Sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 teaspoon white Pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Turmeric<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Coriander<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 tablespoons Red Curry Paste<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup Coconut milk<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/8 cup
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2 teaspoons Red Curry paste<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons Fish sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 tablespoons Tamarind puree<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 tablespoons creamy Peanut butter<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon Palm or Coconut sugar <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon paprika powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 whole cloves Garlic<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups Coconut milk<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup crushed Peanuts<o:p></o:p></div>
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Prepare the marinade by adding all your ingredients
to a blender, blending on high until smooth and creamy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Slice the chicken breasts, then add to a large zip
lock bag, then mix in the Marinade and make sure all pieces are coated.
Marinate the meat overnight, or at least 4 hours in a large zip lock bag in the
refrigerator.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Prepare the peanut sauce by adding all the Peanut
Sauce ingredients in a 2 quart sauce pan. Mix well and cook on medium heat.
Stir the sauce while cooking. Turn off the heat when the sauce is slightly
thickened. It takes about 10-15 minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Take out the marinated chicken from the
refrigerator. Insert the wooden skewers through the meat lengthwise. Grill the
Sate for 4 minutes on each side or until desired tenderness. I grill them on the lowest heat, turning frequently so they don't burn. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Serve with Peanut Sauce and peeled and sliced cucumbers,
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Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-62871368323636470362012-08-13T12:21:00.000-06:002012-08-13T12:21:20.790-06:00Green Papaya Salad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are currently living in an area that doesn't have green papaya. However, someone told me to use cucumber as a substitute. I actually tried it this time, and it worked well. The texture is pretty much the same, yet doesn't retain its firmness as well. <br />
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1 clove Garlic<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 or 2 red Thai Chilies<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons dried Shrimp<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thai palm sugar, to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup roasted Peanuts<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups green Papaya strands<o:p></o:p></div>
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6 cherry Tomatoes<o:p></o:p></div>
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Juice of 1 fresh lime- to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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Soy sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fish sauce, to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pound the garlic and bird’s eye chilies until they
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Add the dried shrimp and pound until the pieces
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Add the palm sugar (cut into small pieces), maybe
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Add the papaya and tomatoes and pound on them until
the tomatoes begin to burst. Add a few teaspoons of fish sauce and a couple of
teaspoons of lime juice to the mix.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Adjust taste by adding additional palm sugar, soy
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I usually make these on special occasions, or holidays. It works out perfectly to make them to day before, roll them out, then prep them for the second rise on day #2. Enjoy. <br />
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Yields: 12-15 Cinnamon Rolls<o:p></o:p></div>
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**Adapted from a whatscookingamerica recipe<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup 2% milk (heated approximately 1 minute in
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1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract <o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 cup butter, room temperature <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 eggs, room temperature and beaten <o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 cup granulated sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Orange extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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5 cups bread flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten flour (optional)* <o:p></o:p></div>
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3 teaspoons instant active dry yeast<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Cinnamon Filling (see recipe below)<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Cream Cheese-Butter Frosting (see recipe below)<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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* The Vital Wheat Gluten helps the sweet bread dough rise
better, be more elastic, and easier to roll out.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large bowl or in the bowl of a 5-quart stand
mixer, combine all the ingredients in the order given except the Cinnamon
Filling and the Butter Frosting. Using a dough hook, mix everything together
until a soft dough forms. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Check the dough. It should form a nice elastic
ball. If you think the dough is too moist, add additional flour (a tablespoon
at a time). The same is true if the dough is looking dry and gnarly. Add warm
water (a tablespoon at a time). If you can't judge your dough by looking, stick
your finger in and feel the dough. It should be slightly tacky to the touch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly-oiled surface (I
use a nonstick cooking spray), and knead until elastic, approximately 10
minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until double in size.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan; set aside. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After dough has risen, roll and stretch the dough
into approximately a 15 x 24-inchrectangle. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Brush the 1/2 cup softened butter (listed below in
the Cinnamon Filling) over the top of the dough with a rubber spatula or a
pastry brush. Sprinkle Cinnamon Filling over the butter on the prepared dough.
Starting with long edge, roll up dough; pinch seams to seal. NOTE: Rolling the
log too tightly will result in cinnamon rolls whose centers pop up above the
rest of them as they bake<o:p></o:p></div>
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With a knife, lightly mark roll into 1 1/2-inch
section. Use a sharp knife (I like to use a serrated knife and saw very gently)
or slide a 12-inch piece of dental floss or heavy thread underneath. By
bringing the ends of the floss up and criss-crossing them at the top of each
mark, you can cut through the roll by pulling the strings in opposite
directions. Place cut side up in prepared baking pan, flattening them only
slightly. The unbaked cinnamon rolls should not touch each other before rising
and baking. Do not pack the unbaked cinnamon rolls together.<o:p></o:p></div>
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TWO OPTIONS:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Refrigerating or Freezing Unbaked Cinnamon Rolls:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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At this point, the cinnamon rolls can be covered
with plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight (I've actually made them two days
in advance) or frozen for 1 month. Before baking, allow rolls to thaw
completely and rise in a warm place if frozen. I have found that I have to take
the unbaked frozen cinnamon rolls out of the freezer 10 to 12 hours before
planning to bake. I just put the frozen cinnamon rolls (container and rolls) on
my counter (not in the refrigerator) overnight for 10 to 12 hours.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If refrigerated, they can be either baked upon
removing from the refrigerator or let come to a room temperature (I've done
both ways). They do a slow rise overnight and it is not necessary to let them
come to room temperature before baking. NOTE: If you rolls are not rising
enough after being refrigerated, your yeast may need to be tested. To overcome
this, let them rise, while sitting on the counter, until you achieve the
desired rising before baking. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Cover and let rise in a warm place for
approximately 45 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size (after rising, rolls
should be touching each other and the sides of the pan). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. for regular oven or
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Bake in a convection oven approximately 15 to 20
minutes until they are a light golden brown.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Baked in a regular oven approximately 20 to
25<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>minutes in a regular oven until they
are a light golden brown. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Spread
Butter Frosting over the cinnamon rolls while still warm. Best served warm, but
room temperature is also great!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Yields 12-15 cinnamon rolls. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Cinnamon-Apple Filling:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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1/2 cup butter, melted or softened (1 stick)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 to 5 tablespoons ground cinnamon<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 yellow-red variety apples, peeled, cored, and
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In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Peel
& slice apple, set aside. With a spatula, thinly spread butter on top of
dough. Gradually sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of butter dough until
the entire piece of dough is saturated evenly. Sprinkle apple pieces on top of
dough. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Cream Cheese-Butter Frosting:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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4 ounces Cream cheese, room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cup unsalted
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2 cups powdered (Confectioners) Sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon pure Vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/8 teaspoon Orange extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup Whipping cream or Half n Half<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and butter
until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange extract until
completely mixed and creamy. Gradually add the half and half or whipping cream,
while still mixing and thin the icing to the desired consistency. Refrigerate
frosting until ready to use and then bring to room temperature before
spreading.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-78285268953009831902012-08-13T09:22:00.001-06:002012-08-13T09:22:39.876-06:00Cooking Challenges<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have found cooking for the family lately to be quite a challenge. I'm in my third trimester, and conforming to what expectations I have for myself has been the biggest challenge. The family doesn't necessarily expect me to cook every night, but my mind tells me I need to, it's my responsibility, and I need to take care of my family...despite being quite pregnant with twins. <br />
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With two other older children in the house, I'm learning to let go, and trust more. This is easier said than done, especially for control freaks like myself. Things always have to be done a certain way, using a specific method, and come out perfectly. I am starting to accept that this is not only an unreal expectation at this stage in pregnancy, but I'm actually beginning to care that I conform to that expectation less and less. This is a good thing. Necessity over desire.<br />
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I've started shifting the home responsibilities over to my hubby, like the grocery shopping, laundry, etc. My oldest, almost 13 year old daughter has been by my side cooking over the years, and is quite capable of following a simple recipe (or more), or taking step-by-step commands from me, whilst laying in the comfort of my bed. <br />
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This experience is teaching me the I cannot and should not have to do everything on my own, and there are many people around me who are willing to, and do support me. I just have to let them. So now we play the waiting game till the twins arrive....will it be 5 more weeks or 7-8 more weeks...who knows? Until then, I am resting up, not overdoing it, cooking when I can, and looking to the people who love me to help support me at this time. I am very blessed and thankful!</div>
Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-83584536792247817872012-08-07T12:32:00.001-06:002012-08-07T12:33:53.562-06:00Vegetable Chicken Pasta Soup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I usually make this when there are veggies in the house that need to get used. Although this variation is utilizing zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, swiss chard, spinach and celery, you could really use most green vegetables, and any type of shell or small variety pasta. Enjoy!<br />
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4 cups chicken stock<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 pound skinless chicken breasts-diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 bunch (1 cup) roughly chopped Sweet Basil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 Yellow Onion-diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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4-5 cloves Garlic-minced<o:p></o:p></div>
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6-7 stalks Celery-thinly sliced lengthwise then
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2 Zucchini-diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 Tomatoes-diced (or you can use whole stewed
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2 cups dry pasta (Fusilli or shell)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups fresh Baby Spinach or Swiss Chard<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ Teaspoon dried Red Pepper flakes<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cubed Chicken Bouillon<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon Thyme<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt & Pepper or Nature’s seasoning to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic and basil in a
few tablespoons of Olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add
chicken, stir and cover. Stir chicken every couple of minutes, cooking for
about 10 minutes. Add dry spices, tomatoes, chicken stock, and cover. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wash, dry & dice your vegetables. Remove
middle section of red stems from swiss chard, before rough chopping &
adding to soup. Add to pot, stir and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Ensure that
you have enough broth to cover dry pasta noodles, add pasta, season broth,
& cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until your pasta is tender. Serve.
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2 lbs.
Red Potatoes-washed and diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1 whole
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1 bunch
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1 cup
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Salt
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and dice potatoes into large chunks. In a large pot, add salt & water- then
place potatoes into pot and cover. Boil on medium high heat until potatoes are
tender. Drain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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small baking sheet, cut off the edges of the top of the bulb of garlic,
sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Place into the oven at
350 degrees. Bake until golden brown, and garlic is roasted and tender. With a
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scallions, butter, and salt and pepper to large mixer. Mix until creamy and no
lumps are remaining. Slowly add cream, adjusting for consistency. Add grated
cheese, and mix well. Adjust salt and pepper if needed, and serve while
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</div>Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-39677634473239984502012-08-02T09:02:00.000-06:002012-08-02T09:02:57.034-06:00Cauliflower Mac N Cheese<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This mac n cheese is made with a basic milk, flour and cheese bechamel. It delivers a creamier and more consistent texture, and allows your cauliflower to mesh into the pasta better. Enjoy!<br />
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Onion-diced<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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(Japanese breadcrumbs)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Butter, room temperature, divided<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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pepper<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Paprika<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Asiago cheese<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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grated white/yellow cheese blend <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Béchamel:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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butter. Add flour, making a roux. Add milk, & mix consistently, until
all lumps are gone, and roux is silky and smooth. Continue to cook over
medium heat until sauce starts to thicken. Turn off heat & add Asiago,
Mozzarella, & ½ cup cheese blend. Season to taste with salt, paprika
and pepper.</span></li>
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rolling boil. Wash and chop cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Blanch for
2-3 minutes, then immediately remove, and place into cold water and a
strainer. Drain and set aside. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
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aside.</span></li>
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stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cool to lukewarm. Rub 1
tablespoon butter into crumbs to coat. Mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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into dish. Stir sauce, remaining cheese & cauliflower into pasta. Sprinkle
with crumb topping, and more grated cheese.</span></li>
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until topping is crisp and sauce is bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve. </span><o:p></o:p></li>
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</div>Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-41408562507506195292012-07-06T10:52:00.000-06:002012-07-06T10:54:32.553-06:00Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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**Recipe adapted from a Brown Eyed Baker Recipe <o:p></o:p></div>
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Yield: 12 servings <o:p></o:p></div>
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Prep Time: 1 hour (active) + 8 hours (inactive) |
Bake Time: 1 hour 20 minutes <o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">For the Cheesecake:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>32 ounces low or reduced fat cream cheese, at
room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1¼ cups granulated sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4 eggs, at room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>½ cup heavy cream<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 tablespoons vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">For the Red Velvet Cake:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1½ cups granulated sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>¼ cup + 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 cup buttermilk<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2¼ cups all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 teaspoon baking soda<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">For the Raspberry
Sauce/Filling:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 cup sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>½ cup water<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3 tablespoons corn starch-dissolved in 1/8 cup
water<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 cups washed fresh raspberries<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">For the Cream Cheese Frosting:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 cup butter, at room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 cups powdered sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2
tablespoons clear vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Script MT Bold;">Directions:<o:p></o:p></span></span></em></strong></div>
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1. Make the Cheesecake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and then tightly wrap the outside with heavy
duty foil, to prevent leaks. Boil the water for your water bath & add to a
large pan big enough to fit your springform pan. <o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Using an electric mixer, beat together the
cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until completely smooth, about 3
minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating for a minute or so after each
addition, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the heavy
cream and vanilla extract, and beat until completely incorporated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Pour the batter into the springform pan; place
the springform pan into a larger pan, such as a roasting pan, and pour the
boiling water into the larger pan until the water comes about halfway up the
side of the springform pan.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Bake until the cheesecake edges are set but the
middle still jiggles a bit, about 55-60 minutes. Turn the oven off, but leave
the cheesecake in the oven with the door closed for 1 hour. After one hour,
remove the cheesecake from the water bath and place the springform pan on a
cooling rack to cool to room temperature. Place the cheesecake in the
refrigerator until well-chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Make the Red Velvet Cake: Preheat oven to 350
degrees F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with a
parchment round, butter the parchment paper, and then flour the pans.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. On medium-high speed, cream the butter and
sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to high and add
the eggs one at a time, mixing for about a minute after each addition. Scrape
down the bowl and beat until well incorporated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7. In a separate small bowl, mix together the
cocoa powder, vanilla extract and red food coloring to make a thick paste. Add
to the batter and mix on medium speed until completely combined. You may need
to stop the mixer to scrape the bottom of the bowl, making sure that all the
batter gets color.<o:p></o:p></div>
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8. Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add
half of the buttermilk. Add half of the flour and mix until combined. Scrape
the bowl and repeat the process with the remaining buttermilk and flour. Beat
on high until smooth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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9. Again, reduce the mixer speed to low and add
the salt, baking soda and vinegar. Turn to high and beat for another couple of
minutes until completely combined and smooth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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10. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake
pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a thin knife or skewer inserted
into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and then remove cakes from
the pans and place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.<o:p></o:p></div>
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11. On the stove top add water, sugar and
raspberries to a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, and reduce.
Dissolve corn starch in water, & add to pot. Whisking well, combine &
stir until thickened. Remove from heat & set aside to cool for use later. <o:p></o:p></div>
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12. Make the Frosting: Using an electric mixer
with the whisk attachment, whip the butter and cream cheese on high speed for
about 5 minutes, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Reduce the speed to low
and slowly add the powdered sugar until all is incorporated. Add the vanilla
and mix to combine. Increase the speed to medium-high and whip for a few
minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy, scraping the bowl as necessary.<o:p></o:p></div>
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13. Assemble the Cheesecake: If needed, level the
tops of the red velvet cake layers with a serrated knife or cake leveler so
that the tops are level and not domed. Next, slice the cheesecake in half
horizontally to create two layers. Place one layer of the red velvet cake on
your serving plate. Spread a very thin layer of the cream cheese frosting over
it (it creates a type of glue so that the layers stick together and don’t slide
around). Then on top of each layer of frosting, add a few spoonful’s of
raspberry filling. Save the remaining filling for the top of your cake. Top
that with one layer of the cheesecake, and again top with a very thin layer of
frosting. Repeat, adding the second red velvet layer, and then placing the
second cheesecake layer on top, with a layer of frosting between them. Using
the remaining frosting, cover the cake in frosting and decorate as desired. Decorate
with remaining raspberry filling, or save for use to top each individual slice
of cake when you serve. Refrigerate until ready to serve. <o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup extra virgin Organic Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon Butter<o:p></o:p></div>
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Toasted Sesame seeds<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons Sesame oil-for dressing<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 green onions-chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon White Pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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3-4 cloves Garlic-minced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 whole Yellow Onion-minced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup freshly chopped Thai Basil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup uncooked Wild Rice pilaf (use quick cook-or
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2 cups Long-Grain Jasmine Rice<o:p></o:p></div>
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2-3 tablespoons low-sodium Soy Sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon Fish Sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 finely chopped green Chili (optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup chopped water Chestnuts (canned)<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 cups sliced sautéed Baby Portabella Mushrooms<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon grated fresh Ginger<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 green Bell Pepper-diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ red Bell Pepper-diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 stalks Celery-chipped finely<o:p></o:p></div>
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Juice of 1 Lemon<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salt to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 cups chicken or vegetable stock<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> Optional** Toasted Almond Slivers</o:p></div>
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Over stovetop over medium-high heat, in a large
skillet with a lid, heat olive oil, then add garlic & onions. Sautee until
fragrant & golden brown. Add mushrooms, chili, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté
until they have a golden brown color. Add uncooked rice, and stock, mix well.
Reduce heat to lowest setting, and cover. Cook until all liquid is gone, and
when rice is tender.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Remove rice from heat and add to a large bowl. Add
any seasonings, and spices, sesame oil, vegetables, ginger, lemon juice and
adjust to taste. Toss well. Serve immediately. <o:p></o:p></div>
</div>Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433009444322953977.post-15271245585794908292012-07-05T08:04:00.003-06:002012-07-05T08:04:30.701-06:00Lower-Fat New York Style Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bake Time: 55 minutes + 12 minutes <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>32 ounces
low or reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1¼ cups
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4 eggs, at
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>½ cup heavy
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>¼ cup sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 package
graham crackers or similar type of cookie (I used Digestive Cookies)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>½ tsp.
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½ tsp. ground Ginger<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup melted butter<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 cup sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>½ cup water<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 cups
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1. Make the Crust and Cheesecake: Preheat oven to
350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and then tightly wrap the outside
with heavy duty foil, to prevent leaks. In a medium sized bowl, melt the
butter, then add sugar and spices. In a bag, or food processor- crumble cookies
or graham crackers until they resemble fine crumbs. Add to butter. Mix well,
& press into your springform pan. Bage at 350 for about 10-12 minutes.
Remove from heat & cool on a wire rack.<o:p></o:p></div>
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cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until completely smooth, about 3
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addition, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the heavy
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3. Pour the batter into the springform pan; place
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boiling water into the larger pan until the water comes about halfway up the
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the cheesecake in the oven with the door closed for 1 hour. After one hour,
remove the cheesecake from the water bath and place the springform pan on a
cooling rack to cool to room temperature. Place the cheesecake in the
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Decorate with cooled raspberry filling, and save
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As some of you have noticed, I've been completely absent from my blog since March. Fear not-I am not dead, but am elated to announce that we are expecting TWINS in the Fall. I am so excited to share this amazing news with all of my readers, and I hope you can share in this happy event. Those who know us personally know that it has been a long road, and to have this blessing is beyond words. <br />
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Needless to say for any of you Mom's that have been pregnant, even a single pregnancy can pose it's challenges, not to mention two little babies. I am now feeling much better, getting bigger, & tackling the challenges of getting ready for our two new additions, & everything that comes with it.<br />
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Our household has had many changes so far this year. We have been blessed with a new home, two babies on the way & great sucessess in our personal and professional lives. Our two older kids are out of school, we just got back from our awesome Seattle-Vancouver vacation, and are now preparing for an upcoming visit from our in-laws, and baby shower this coming weekend. Whew!!! <br />
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With all this going on--I most certainly need my naps. I have not stopped cooking, but blogging, photo taking and still working and running a household can be exhausting. I am planning on easing back into it, & am of course still cooking for the fam. They are not starving yet. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">½ cup Caramelized Walnuts <o:p></o:p></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;">Place crock pot on high. In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients except ribs & Dr. Pepper together. Trim & clean ribs, rinse and pat dry. Place into crock pot sideways, so that riblets run vertical. I usually trim mine down so that they will fit into the crockpot easily. I also have an enormous oval shaped crock pot, but for half a recipe will use my regular sized round crock pot. <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;">Pour barbeque sauce over the top, then add can of Dr. Pepper. Stir, then cover. Check a few times throughout the day, and decrease heat after the first 3 hours. Cook for up to 8 hours. In the last 30 minutes, pre-heat oven to 400, & place ribs onto a rib rack. Brown in oven, while basting with extra sauce for 20 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;">I also reduce some of the BBQ sauce from the crock pot over the stove top to serve on the side. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div>Promisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833870961336915077noreply@blogger.com0