tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37595784584306622502024-03-05T12:06:28.028-05:00Packed TableEnjoying family life where it happens the most - around the table.Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-51671683142516667252011-12-24T12:19:00.006-05:002011-12-24T12:29:56.337-05:00Merry Christmas!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh38tq8nGgagla2TyHWYWqz87Dh-j8iV4pxhNzS2pP6OGEbBxVa7oQcj4_GMwcinIXddAQEQcdYQAMjHdaF7667SY4uTAfSXKZyVK9dVC0vL7PCxxIkirqMvOjs5x4OpaPx-oJ9Ew_8vg/s1600/christmasdinner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh38tq8nGgagla2TyHWYWqz87Dh-j8iV4pxhNzS2pP6OGEbBxVa7oQcj4_GMwcinIXddAQEQcdYQAMjHdaF7667SY4uTAfSXKZyVK9dVC0vL7PCxxIkirqMvOjs5x4OpaPx-oJ9Ew_8vg/s400/christmasdinner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689746044345979282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">In this Season there is Reason to Celebrate!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">From our "Packed Table" to yours! We wish you a very Merry Christmas! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>“But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.' Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Luke 2:10-14</span></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-10760082747475342232011-12-16T11:17:00.006-05:002011-12-16T11:52:40.413-05:00Pecan Praline Cookie Triangles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdI8Q-Z7kPfjvdhIu_pAZBpRnTxtaRg4OD_Iyx8efAzb2TatIfsHwPzsel06Mvn7vysdMAdNEfqlclYuLebv2YRTl52N9jih3ZxclOylfMWNY18Ix0t6gEnFJRObL0NSGDRMUS5r7E2E4/s1600/111214_4582.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdI8Q-Z7kPfjvdhIu_pAZBpRnTxtaRg4OD_Iyx8efAzb2TatIfsHwPzsel06Mvn7vysdMAdNEfqlclYuLebv2YRTl52N9jih3ZxclOylfMWNY18Ix0t6gEnFJRObL0NSGDRMUS5r7E2E4/s400/111214_4582.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686762752286927538" /></a><br /><div>Any type of confection with the word praline in it and I am all over it! When my husband and I first got married we found an ice cream–<i>Pralines and Cream</i> made by <b>Frusen Glädjé. </b><i>(Whatever happened to that ice cream anyway?)</i> It was a Friday night treat for us and it may have been one of the best ice creams ever made! Consequently, I am a huge praline fan!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBXGu6EcVncC004Svn5MNBohd_dZMkTSRsaaWlwxb70mqrheEjMlvEV-33rboY3A5p6y5BqfAkZ_2S54b5KtQO3uUWqGHd8ydKyunrWjSmHK8HAouN0C79Au8S-zySfFAbQlW_zmLtQg/s1600/111214_4584.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBXGu6EcVncC004Svn5MNBohd_dZMkTSRsaaWlwxb70mqrheEjMlvEV-33rboY3A5p6y5BqfAkZ_2S54b5KtQO3uUWqGHd8ydKyunrWjSmHK8HAouN0C79Au8S-zySfFAbQlW_zmLtQg/s400/111214_4584.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686762746028187218" /></a><br /></div></div><div>This would be a great cookie to add to any goodie plate. Buttery, rich and full of pecans. I caught my hubby sneaking one last night and he said something to the effect that they were out-of-this-world good. Yes, I have to agree!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Pecan Praline Cookie Triangles</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Ingredients</div><div><br /></div><div>Crust</div><div><ul><li>2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour </li><li>3/4 cup powdered sugar </li><li>1 teaspoon baking soda </li><li>3/4 cup butter, melted </li></ul></div><div>Filling</div><div><ul><li>3 cups pecan halves, divided </li><li>2 cups packed brown sugar </li><li>2 eggs </li><li>4 tablespoons butter, melted </li><li>2 teaspoons vanilla </li><li>1/4 teaspoon salt </li></ul></div><div>Directions</div><div>Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</div><div>For the crust, combine flour, powdered sugar and baking soda. Add the butter and mix until crumbly. Lightly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 10 x 15 1/2 inch cookie sheet (9x13 will work as well, cooking times may be a bit longer). Bake for 15 minutes.</div><div>Meanwhile, for the filling, reserve 1 cup of the pecans for garnish; chop the remaining pecans. Combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Pour filling over the warm crust, spreading to the edges of the pan.</div><div>Arrange the remaining pecan halves over the filling.</div><div>Bake 17-19 minutes or until filling is set in the center.</div><div>Remove from oven, cool completely.</div><div>Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired.</div><div>Cut into 32 squares. Cut each square in half diagonally.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 64 triangles (if using 10 x 15 1/2 inch pan)</span></div><div><br /></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-5528132453144870452011-12-13T14:25:00.011-05:002011-12-14T06:48:02.905-05:00M & M Cookies<span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB64FPWA5e1Z5Rswpv22p1NrxrB4uOqdEOBAfXzx_Prg58ulkXVI4W0MhSZisnDcGZtCi8m4bDiEzs212D6QlEbUBzeG4ZTF5nvTCuiTxazyj2QKMwFdHYqk2JkaWaolvGvdD3hpvz-7w/s1600/111213_4532.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdOFjXaOFxxE_-_Bmm8pHItteoA3MJMoEb6Ne7C9Pqo9agRoLx6TAobqA3Us88TBSo3UoKRXwX3PhV6T5CqLSaz4lHifhmH1_Z0TocBMrK3l0zATQ3tC7nA_aI_6NGPGY7y0x62bWlTM/s1600/111213_4529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdOFjXaOFxxE_-_Bmm8pHItteoA3MJMoEb6Ne7C9Pqo9agRoLx6TAobqA3Us88TBSo3UoKRXwX3PhV6T5CqLSaz4lHifhmH1_Z0TocBMrK3l0zATQ3tC7nA_aI_6NGPGY7y0x62bWlTM/s400/111213_4529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685698379579422994" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I am going to try to post as many cookies, treats, and desserts as possible between now and Christmas. Since </span>I like to have goodies on hand between Christmas and New Years,<span class="Apple-style-span">I don't like to get my baking done too far in advance. My plans are to freeze some, give some away, and still have plenty to go around.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSN8wmgJ_yBRv7DPBb83dY6JnZKjfNhcaNlNXxcwILiRxN7uPjoaXAYT10ffQzHlaOMnahsNIJzf9Ck2MetrIQGsX_m2BGzKzIUK2N0Hjcr3ZUP0dhxO3OwUNzMHGilPIPyz38mcjHCc/s400/111213_4544.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685698397889448994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><div>This particular cookie recipe was given to me when I first got married, almost 30 years ago, gasp! There was a sweet older woman in the church my Dad pastored that made these and I had to have the recipe. That same year I made them for a cookie swap and it won first prize! I'm happy to share it with you today. </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27becTg41DL4FKboAwJDHvUcN2U5uEqpAbs9LnqQf-c7y8XWtaAXH23CGqN_f8wr8HJ-RTSaUrDGkC5wfaMWixygUa1S4CF1GtK4zn0dFv-wZOQS3Eq2h37_KBUsTDGLMouDVg9AekLw/s400/111213_4531.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685698382417769938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Our family began a tradition years ago that includes having hot apple cider and cookies—right out of the oven—while we put up the Christmas tree. It's always a real tree, of course! Usually we put it up around the 10th of December. This year we had a bit of trouble finding a tree so we went to a tree farm and cut our own for the very first time. Had so much fun! Our only regret is that that we forgot to take the camera. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFcnRC5YL3AylFXe0PMPCLW55JAZjUoh2JhP4mfC4kDJcPvuCkRte4gm_CDQF3OGahM1FeMP4Mh3Xg8VJh-sxSx7qfI5K5sMYOMjPdubBQHzznU1Swg5_7yNrGXKdtp3vuztI_Oim7uE/s400/111213_4536.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685698392285708610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div>This cookie is a great alternative to chocolate chip cookies–its wonderful counterpart. I love the addition of oatmeal—Yum!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB64FPWA5e1Z5Rswpv22p1NrxrB4uOqdEOBAfXzx_Prg58ulkXVI4W0MhSZisnDcGZtCi8m4bDiEzs212D6QlEbUBzeG4ZTF5nvTCuiTxazyj2QKMwFdHYqk2JkaWaolvGvdD3hpvz-7w/s400/111213_4532.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685698388693920882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>M & M Cookies</b></div><div><ul><li>1 cup shortening</li><li>1/2 cup butter (softened)</li><li>1 1/2 cups brown sugar</li><li>1 1/2 cups granulated sugar</li><li>3 eggs</li><li>3 Tablespoons Milk</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla</li><li>3 cups flour</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>3 cups oatmeal (quick cooking or old fashioned)</li><li>1 1/2 cups m&m's</li></ul></div><div>Directions</div><div>Preheat oven to 375.</div><div>In a mixing bowl combine the shortening, butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy. Add eggs, one at at time. Beat well. Add vanilla, mix.</div><div>In a separate bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, beat until incorporated. Add oatmeal and chocolate chips. Stir until mixed.</div><div>Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Note: This makes a lot of cookies (6-7 dozen). You can bake some right away and freeze the rest of the dough. Frozen cookie dough will need more time in the oven.</span></div></span>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-26982967729141067542011-11-30T10:44:00.005-05:002011-12-07T06:56:53.465-05:00White Chocolate Latte<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4R9UwSeOKUI7kDw_E0p-G6sB1c6ootyrEt9G60oW4O8zC2IaOU1vawQQ9WchAnKINtIkNdF9sbCnbbdGgcRbPiOBW41-ku7c3UrB8kW-5Kp4lbenTW1zJi3J375LtFQopfxRn-xyj0hw/s400/DSC_7951.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680815457828676194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Rich, creamy and delicious. Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or an after dinner dessert drink. What is also completely refreshing about this beverage is that it costs so little compared to the $4.00 drinks you might purchase at your local coffee shop. For me, the ambiance is hard to turn down at these little shops (I LOVE walking into a Starbucks and having all my senses awaken). But, oh the possibilities with that $4.00 you don't spend. Save for a trip to Europe (hey, it could happen), start a college fund, or pay off your debt–Dave Ramsey would be so proud!</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSu2Ze7Ewg6JibXC5JwogCnM8jhn4qJtCq_I1XWvnEBm7Ohm1ICZt5zlHu6G5Bp1QOHhATKUDvYCh6EXWKqC4Hfj2MNtkbN2QNgaNpPvTp7599Zu5l4xt7IjH4Rzhblg8I_vkLhQz_PJs/s1600/DSC_7946.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSu2Ze7Ewg6JibXC5JwogCnM8jhn4qJtCq_I1XWvnEBm7Ohm1ICZt5zlHu6G5Bp1QOHhATKUDvYCh6EXWKqC4Hfj2MNtkbN2QNgaNpPvTp7599Zu5l4xt7IjH4Rzhblg8I_vkLhQz_PJs/s400/DSC_7946.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680815463085608034" /></a><br /><div>I'll be honest, I was hesitant about one ingredient in particular. Can you guess what it is? Instant Coffee! I do believe that some family members would disown me. However in this drink with the vanilla and almond extracts, and lots of luxurious richness, I really didn't miss the "real" coffee. To quote my skeptical coffee-snob husband "You can't tell that it's instant—only that it's <b>good</b>."<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4R9UwSeOKUI7kDw_E0p-G6sB1c6ootyrEt9G60oW4O8zC2IaOU1vawQQ9WchAnKINtIkNdF9sbCnbbdGgcRbPiOBW41-ku7c3UrB8kW-5Kp4lbenTW1zJi3J375LtFQopfxRn-xyj0hw/s1600/DSC_7951.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mzUM0K3qDqQGiGx0VixuwReK8w7aJP0T2p06KUrwLAPCjwcho9ShXux-tIeIDQOR0nYg_Ldg-hUe1JWKrBu8wXWcyCiqKBdiJmzl0MuoJFJGt_wd_tTWnyC9ZJ2g_k2HG8Sq1uvbTkY/s1600/DSC_7953.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mzUM0K3qDqQGiGx0VixuwReK8w7aJP0T2p06KUrwLAPCjwcho9ShXux-tIeIDQOR0nYg_Ldg-hUe1JWKrBu8wXWcyCiqKBdiJmzl0MuoJFJGt_wd_tTWnyC9ZJ2g_k2HG8Sq1uvbTkY/s400/DSC_7953.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680815449140454994" /></a><br /></div><div>Have I mentioned this is a rich drink? For a lighter version, I would definitely mix and match different milks, perhaps using 2 cups skim milk and 1 cup whole. And although an optional ingredient, I used real whipping cream for the topping and next time I will simply use Ready Whip. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was quite a treat–enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div>This post has been linked to <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/12/ingredient-spotlight-vanilla-and-other-extracts.html#more-5779">Eat at Home</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>White Chocolate Latte</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">From Southern Living</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>2 cups milk</li><li>1 cup half-and-half</li><li>2/3 cup white chocolate morsels</li><li>2 tablespoons instant coffee granules</li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>1/4 teaspoon almond extract</li><li>Whipped cream (optional)</li><li>Garnish: cinnamon sticks</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Directions</div><div>Stir first 4 ingredients together in a small saucepan over low heat until white chocolate morsels are melted. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts; pour evenly into 4 mugs. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 4 servings</span></div><div><br /></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-77549490942599411152011-11-14T14:20:00.007-05:002011-11-16T10:08:47.818-05:00My First Half Marathon - I Run for the Party!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI-BoK9oz1ojgjAkKVE_ucX-52Gwpzd5uHOhrY9NvKeq66QBsOD659vpIGFlBoXE-lEfybNoX7aRvLp-aMEQ6reJleNO9xxoxHMUis8LH0rdbQ-V1IisS9yjuWxfVw0d5LVcSBEimPbo/s1600/DSC_7752.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI-BoK9oz1ojgjAkKVE_ucX-52Gwpzd5uHOhrY9NvKeq66QBsOD659vpIGFlBoXE-lEfybNoX7aRvLp-aMEQ6reJleNO9xxoxHMUis8LH0rdbQ-V1IisS9yjuWxfVw0d5LVcSBEimPbo/s400/DSC_7752.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674933956785035762" /></a><i>Just a short diversion from my regular food posts to share what I did this past weekend! Stay tuned for more yummy food to come!<br /></i><div><br /></div><div>I did it! I did it! I did it! I completed my first half marathon!<br /><div><br /></div><div>This was downtown Nashville about 7:00 am this past Saturday morning November 12. I'm somewhere in this sea of people, nervous but excited about what lay ahead! <div><br /></div><div>We awakened early, about 5:30 local time after not so much sleep. But it was okay, we were pumped up and ready to go! My oldest son and daughter-in-law were running with me. My husband and brother-in-law came along for support and picture taking!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-PEgXuiIRZ6QvX3bAEh284A7ZBqsfdWTO7juVJxEn5TplzaCmNfeHYS-j5deMMJxNB9lsXy8vwlpb_GsbvpYk4IALLMJ7_f9_9i-JrJObei9dusZVy1AyYUD_l492o9C5jGfa5Zjyk0/s1600/DSC_7775.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-PEgXuiIRZ6QvX3bAEh284A7ZBqsfdWTO7juVJxEn5TplzaCmNfeHYS-j5deMMJxNB9lsXy8vwlpb_GsbvpYk4IALLMJ7_f9_9i-JrJObei9dusZVy1AyYUD_l492o9C5jGfa5Zjyk0/s400/DSC_7775.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674933804387622514" /></a>I started the race strong and felt really good. Unfortunately, because of a long wait, I was unable to take restroom break before the race started, so around mile 6 I finally stopped at one that didn't have a line! The hills were fairly manageable, with the exception of mile 10 which presented a challenging incline! The above picture was taken shortly after that, around mile 11. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUWEDCHvXoc2m5XFPMaEfrARU_Sz4MWV1i00fIrnkke9_IjLhIEhUxkmFpDVxD4HeGH-Zn-fHM9SgbF2HZ64nwDg0Og-pqH1V7lbxXIeENGlkKEoCZHl70-wtRNzrPlPQMQeipaP4Io8/s1600/DSC_7787.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUWEDCHvXoc2m5XFPMaEfrARU_Sz4MWV1i00fIrnkke9_IjLhIEhUxkmFpDVxD4HeGH-Zn-fHM9SgbF2HZ64nwDg0Og-pqH1V7lbxXIeENGlkKEoCZHl70-wtRNzrPlPQMQeipaP4Io8/s400/DSC_7787.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674933802687170818" /></a>I crossed the finish line and I was happy with my time which was 2:14 and 8 seconds! My only goal was to run the whole thing and be able to finish! When I was almost to the finish line I was screaming "I did it, I did it!! What an incredible feeling of relief and accomplishment. All those miles and hours of training and now I'm crossing the finish line. I was elated!! Even some tears of joy? Yes, it felt so good!</div><div><br /></div><div>My husband didn't get back in time to see me cross the finish line (bummer), so he took the above picture shortly after I had crossed.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5c_Lfh9Xp24A0AeJzIdnRzCVkMN1UD3k1GI_MPIF6BuXXgNaagt95cuij9qvixj2_Mrbe9z_Ib2IAHRfuIfzdB_ojZXQa2PlOhjb0Upk7zs8MANzRjGDFDjgrPojYKNA13f30hko_O9M/s1600/DSC_7809.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5c_Lfh9Xp24A0AeJzIdnRzCVkMN1UD3k1GI_MPIF6BuXXgNaagt95cuij9qvixj2_Mrbe9z_Ib2IAHRfuIfzdB_ojZXQa2PlOhjb0Upk7zs8MANzRjGDFDjgrPojYKNA13f30hko_O9M/s400/DSC_7809.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674933786187414242" /></a><br /></div><div>My son and daughter-in-law were elated too! They crossed the finish line and immediately started talking about what half they would do next! </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQhZB9DVKXdUc0b55jx1PTXmYjwnl7xKQbBzw5_RE7Ropl4Th5efupSUqO5QiquQGbxcI0MiKbaeEYLQwZ6yxtAjNhGWYHp4AoTiKvHnpXX3f-EVbExaxryYBqDIIructJJMdyh0msc8/s1600/DSC_7817.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQhZB9DVKXdUc0b55jx1PTXmYjwnl7xKQbBzw5_RE7Ropl4Th5efupSUqO5QiquQGbxcI0MiKbaeEYLQwZ6yxtAjNhGWYHp4AoTiKvHnpXX3f-EVbExaxryYBqDIIructJJMdyh0msc8/s400/DSC_7817.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674933778361772482" /></a>We were celebrating and high fiving and having the best time right next to the Hard Rock! Since I'm a city girl, I was thrilled to run through the streets of Nashville and take it all in! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHl_yVcw4RgIdTQitDL7wWVTDnXHq0pSvb1uEkd2dvI2cZW8BYc5GHpEL_SeOGZVKbj5j0GlqJJNv1hZQYrc9oWnCJ-UlGVL2G_KhPgF_kcxW3OTSsD-FuZdifkVn_LElD7GWK6PlYyoo/s1600/DSC_7840.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHl_yVcw4RgIdTQitDL7wWVTDnXHq0pSvb1uEkd2dvI2cZW8BYc5GHpEL_SeOGZVKbj5j0GlqJJNv1hZQYrc9oWnCJ-UlGVL2G_KhPgF_kcxW3OTSsD-FuZdifkVn_LElD7GWK6PlYyoo/s400/DSC_7840.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674933774390088898" /></a><br /></div></div></div><div>Anyone who finished received this medal. We thought they were really cool. The guitar actually spins around! </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are thinking about running a half, I strongly encourage you to do it! It was a great experience and I'm already getting the itch to plan for another one. </div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-75916805176085630502011-11-07T10:11:00.010-05:002011-11-08T06:24:42.455-05:00Creamy Parmesan Portobello Pasta<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCPz0yZdGMpmX6IR4SibHzlDx1Nu64EiKPyw0P-4gVtj-1BR9z3E0uN0klOG3_m4Bl9KKwWp796vvZ4GFpfb9i7VhyphenhyphenbAS9cI6tl-akP3RNCD496XYhj5iWInoknGkV6HemlD7uBYOkVw/s1600/110311_4320.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCPz0yZdGMpmX6IR4SibHzlDx1Nu64EiKPyw0P-4gVtj-1BR9z3E0uN0klOG3_m4Bl9KKwWp796vvZ4GFpfb9i7VhyphenhyphenbAS9cI6tl-akP3RNCD496XYhj5iWInoknGkV6HemlD7uBYOkVw/s400/110311_4320.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672272853356376642" /></a><br /><div>Every year around August-October, <b>Olive Garden</b> has their "Never Ending Pasta Bowl." You choose any kind of pasta with any kind of sauce and you can "refill" as many times as you like, choosing different pastas and sauces, if you so desire. I am all too familiar with this as I worked as a server there, what seems like eons past. Actually, it wasn't too long ago.</div><div><br /></div><div>One of my favorite creations they serve up during this time is a creamy portobello sauce. I have attempted to recreate it at home and I must say —YUM!! Is it exactly like their sauce? I'm not sure, but it is <i>quite</i> delicious! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-Sxt2QbIRlannaCVI3_YSKvlU0IA83FBT0jN01_aLjfJ77X-1NBKEPK4Zq5vhj-c3Unni-62-e0PKTcKvIXt8KgVJyJjdYa9zsVYw1QIm3tAeH9U03mJBteX1yf6MGrVKvs4kztpCs0/s400/110311_4304.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672272652124283410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This is a vegetarian dish, yet it's oh so "meaty" with these plump mushrooms paired beautifully with the rich sauce.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty4MFn3wUyn5qdNgpN25te5o2Ev_eRU6QtQxjdO1hqoPOdtLk_LRR43QSutCPiWJjjU5KuhAWKkXIxrzn0AOg1fAVIDUaTfJvPH-Lz8a9YDNonHU4w3MiEkZUpore9LTGmh_fbzdJSJI/s400/110311_4307.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672272656115595154" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I start by removing the gills and breaking off the stem. You can cut up the stems and use those with the rest of the cut mushrooms.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IB7psGUEwlbQS7S5wWf3IHWtRvUGUOkwo9m-tO3YT31vHYd6owyC0aWp_-h40c8KstrZgD8Gxn-PEHqXwcAs4KEj__hV9i-WgeBfhL5MGfSGOnOBF4LYIAbfi6vOjlPJufmnQVKjwyQ/s400/110311_4309.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672272667124060002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">All sliced and ready to be sautéed. You can also grill or roast the mushrooms if you prefer.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihI61iWnAqirw1DWxzcxyK7_waYlbCwluOquE5tLbEsGkIC6Hv0N1rTXS83UxqKTRYkI_dkS4HW8XEWGDN7IMOjA7GXxlz5lJE7eStL7A5IHdheiMNVRrhkNMQOwnHCOmix306CKeZhok/s400/110311_4311.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672272673771133474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Adding minced garlic to the mushrooms just before sautéing. My garlic press is looking a bit rugged. No wonder—I use it <i>all the time</i>!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq_oO8TfNys7HoVlPNYauey1Ye9v0kAirNbianyPwa1wADQZJivQZ37q7-GxRD9A4snCwbC44sgmwX6NYVBuw9FWGutjIM-f4jhnreJi9Or9AR1Z8m3czCmh8ICKLlNXbkD6efPoGpVE/s400/110311_4314.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672272679172419826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>I had just added the grated fresh parmesan cheese. Looking creamy and mouthwatering.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqL5ZzK0XN081g-5Me0lbWmvbgBR1796BRAUIKvN36KjunZgaGhtoR0RCgxOkg5nEFNFAbJgm1qmDKsaGSwDqNLlpC_Dawn-xEiAtn6IO6laeFcVAO62X-6kfh9flDEi4vJjoNmY7dhY/s1600/110311_4318.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqL5ZzK0XN081g-5Me0lbWmvbgBR1796BRAUIKvN36KjunZgaGhtoR0RCgxOkg5nEFNFAbJgm1qmDKsaGSwDqNLlpC_Dawn-xEiAtn6IO6laeFcVAO62X-6kfh9flDEi4vJjoNmY7dhY/s400/110311_4318.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672272848162429986" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">You can choose whatever pasta you like (just like Olive Garden). I used vermicelli this time. Whole wheat pasta is my preference with this sauce but my family likes linguini or fettucini, which also works very well in this recipe. This is not a "light" dish, but so worth it for a splurge!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Creamy Parmesan Portobello Pasta</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>4-5 large portobello mushroom caps (I ended up using 5)</li><li>1 Tablespoon Olive Oil</li><li>2 gloves garlic, minced (divided)</li><li>1 cup heavy cream</li><li>2/3 cup half and half</li><li>3 Tablespoons butter </li><li>3 ounces grated fresh parmesan cheese (extra for serving)</li><li>1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese</li><li>fresh ground pepper</li><li>12-16 ounce pasta </li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;">Directions</div><div style="text-align: left;">Remove gills and break off stems from the mushrooms. Rinse mushrooms. Slice the mushrooms and stems about 1/2 inch thick. Heat Olive Oil in skillet on medium. Add mushrooms and 1 clove garlic. Sauté until tender. Slowly stir in cream, half and half, remaining garlic, butter, cheeses and pepper. Heat just to a light boil and turn heat down to simmer 5 - 10 minutes stirring, until sauce thickens.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Serve. Sprinkle more parmesan cheese on top.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 4 servings</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq_oO8TfNys7HoVlPNYauey1Ye9v0kAirNbianyPwa1wADQZJivQZ37q7-GxRD9A4snCwbC44sgmwX6NYVBuw9FWGutjIM-f4jhnreJi9Or9AR1Z8m3czCmh8ICKLlNXbkD6efPoGpVE/s1600/110311_4314.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-Sxt2QbIRlannaCVI3_YSKvlU0IA83FBT0jN01_aLjfJ77X-1NBKEPK4Zq5vhj-c3Unni-62-e0PKTcKvIXt8KgVJyJjdYa9zsVYw1QIm3tAeH9U03mJBteX1yf6MGrVKvs4kztpCs0/s1600/110311_4304.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-91284567074590457982011-11-01T11:58:00.008-04:002011-11-02T13:13:32.908-04:00Pumpkin Whoopie Pies<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqZEM5QHcIF9qLvbozsTacoX4hiOMk-Fu5gGfDhe-EcMN8mlVSLYzSnvVKJM_mxUVBg1JeJnu6MXrhQXxh6YQchF9nfkZB5Pd03oy0FxCoQHpo2e8Nn8Ec-ipBzb5QsBwbYKp9NVKejE/s400/102911_4111.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670070389020784274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I had never made whoopie pies before. I see them all the time, and was anxious to try them. A pumpkin variety seemed perfect for my first attempt. The ingredients were a bit surprising to me, 1 whole cup of vegetable oil and no butter? I wasn't too sure about that, but these cookies do have more of a cake like texture. The addition of the molasses contributed to a deep rich pumpkin flavor.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNkRzSU5ZGLiLAsBCxj04R08MzeP2aovo_wmK6iZDql-Gy2upC7tvof9o-Y8QPtZVT7lCap4iXcaOyDD9LMAOAqLpwYI04-fbsQCWhkNS2hhiFF8pfKF14u9Ez24jh9EHK2T9_ZMKeyM/s400/102811_4118.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670070391284479026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The other surprise was that the batter was more on the runny side, again, more like a cake batter. They spread out nicely and yet not too thin at all.</span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJLvQ3acBN2BvvJOlAYSq3WNRxf4HNF7k8NOdT8mbM4pHjeYLcSfbovsfeWri1T1xj40Gna_DJJKj0zsY_9PFmW6S4_JYqlcpSOPNHZo11bS71TfSeYlgD1hSqAHKMNBMsNq_iXmK3l4/s1600/102911_4104.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJLvQ3acBN2BvvJOlAYSq3WNRxf4HNF7k8NOdT8mbM4pHjeYLcSfbovsfeWri1T1xj40Gna_DJJKj0zsY_9PFmW6S4_JYqlcpSOPNHZo11bS71TfSeYlgD1hSqAHKMNBMsNq_iXmK3l4/s400/102911_4104.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670070403451411890" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">These were a lot of fun to make and I am looking forward to trying many varieties of this yummy treat!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35otqbtXIlVnx2c2RA5yOiLzPNCYOmMUB8afSVeAewwlf7HLAlpOmmeY3_9LE_L4UU2x4QinpPE6CAAPGkouaOb16BjRVjbu81ObrUuOn3U1Ohn9RS6Y8bjpWima3cm7IdjoMsvIN9TE/s1600/102911_4106.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTGknth5kLDAwSykMlOIYgH3xJLMSdgVG3h1WDjympq4OlxM4SuU0WqnvhA8IcWMRhW9XdWYrQANtPtyGXVe4-vC08G3EQrH_YL5IVR0yjOvYUlM4e-PndxW-lLsY7n2C4j6xOIb_kjs/s1600/102911_4109.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTGknth5kLDAwSykMlOIYgH3xJLMSdgVG3h1WDjympq4OlxM4SuU0WqnvhA8IcWMRhW9XdWYrQANtPtyGXVe4-vC08G3EQrH_YL5IVR0yjOvYUlM4e-PndxW-lLsY7n2C4j6xOIb_kjs/s400/102911_4109.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670070395931605682" /></a>They're filling enough to make a great dessert or to just have on hand as a sweet treat for the holidays.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Pumpkin Whoopie Pies</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>Parchment paper</li><li>1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree</li><li>2 large eggs</li><li>2 cups packed brown sugar</li><li>1 cup vegetable oil<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </li><li>2 tablespoons molasses</li><li>1 teaspoon salt<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1/2 teaspoon ground ginger</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1/2 teaspoon ground cloves</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">3 cups flour</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Filling</span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">4 ounces (1 stick) butter, softened</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">8 ounces cream cheese, softened</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">3 cups powdered sugar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Directions</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">For the cookies: Preheat oven to 375. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">Using </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">an electric mixer, blend the pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar , oil and molasses together on </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">medium speed until well combined - approximately 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">bowl, and add the salt, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">Mix until incorporated. Add the flour to the wet ingredients and beat until well combined, </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">approximately 1 minute. Drop batter onto baking sheets 2 inches apart making 28 cookies. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">Bake 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to rack to cool. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">For the filling: Using an electric mixer, whip together butter and cream cheese on high </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">speed until fluffy - approximately 3 minutes. Add sugar a cup at a time and vanilla, beat </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">until smooth. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">To assemble: Spread flat side of the cookies with approximately 2 tablespoons of filling. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Top with remaining cookie, flat side touching the filling. Serve.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Note: For best storage, wrap each pie individually in plastic wrap.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Yield: approximately 14 pies</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqZEM5QHcIF9qLvbozsTacoX4hiOMk-Fu5gGfDhe-EcMN8mlVSLYzSnvVKJM_mxUVBg1JeJnu6MXrhQXxh6YQchF9nfkZB5Pd03oy0FxCoQHpo2e8Nn8Ec-ipBzb5QsBwbYKp9NVKejE/s1600/102911_4111.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNkRzSU5ZGLiLAsBCxj04R08MzeP2aovo_wmK6iZDql-Gy2upC7tvof9o-Y8QPtZVT7lCap4iXcaOyDD9LMAOAqLpwYI04-fbsQCWhkNS2hhiFF8pfKF14u9Ez24jh9EHK2T9_ZMKeyM/s1600/102811_4118.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-12397085223366954192011-10-27T11:08:00.009-04:002011-10-28T09:59:13.600-04:00Apple Bran Spice Muffins<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggi9feimGBmMzJJ_CyXJQvQMinFwUMVv9c_iGcxn1dY3p4cdewArXDQ2mVLyb9LoZ_39hUAXEMTZ_Yr0STQmyDJ-f1xCXN-71X2zkgZItu16EIC9NnFvR3RDAdYKefdaohEgo_aPiaxB8/s400/DSC_7515.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668190394532808770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">When it comes to baking, I'm usually not brave enough to try my own recipes. This morning however I felt courageous. I knew I wanted to make healthy muffins and I almost opted for pumpkin muffins, but have other pumpkin recipes coming. I had some very yummy apples just screaming to be used so, my recipe was born. </span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNGNh3seXGM1DzqF7AX89bk6pDS_W6xHbH_9voWVs-JqcOVUT98B6OMqwcIRVUt8Ey-vuo35wiYUjr6FNlTc_eruDASoLP7BGn-80JjTgaXc9CDDYk5rpIkjjqUsBTQ575CVAsCm95nI/s1600/DSC_7499.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNGNh3seXGM1DzqF7AX89bk6pDS_W6xHbH_9voWVs-JqcOVUT98B6OMqwcIRVUt8Ey-vuo35wiYUjr6FNlTc_eruDASoLP7BGn-80JjTgaXc9CDDYk5rpIkjjqUsBTQ575CVAsCm95nI/s400/DSC_7499.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668190566843854082" /></a><br /><div>I cut up two small golden delicious apples. These particular ones are so sweet. But of course, you could use any good cooking apple.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQC1N1oJxDsqRUo391ogSdlnUp4aYlMpocWDiQWAOhM0Fl1mvXPs_kmQdhJBZH2YRf2roOdrjLiiMRjeKof_ATGhzHC4MLqvYqR2SuwwN8IVb5cjf-z8hwubAPWOV2tcWSKZrJi5efMC8/s1600/DSC_7506.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQC1N1oJxDsqRUo391ogSdlnUp4aYlMpocWDiQWAOhM0Fl1mvXPs_kmQdhJBZH2YRf2roOdrjLiiMRjeKof_ATGhzHC4MLqvYqR2SuwwN8IVb5cjf-z8hwubAPWOV2tcWSKZrJi5efMC8/s400/DSC_7506.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668190411037286466" /></a>After assembling the recipe, I added this oat topping. I added no butter, so it's a bit crumbly and completely optional. I thought they gave the muffins lots of character!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNlcx7OGezDCsPmiWbAtkD0DcQ2V_DMeyuZXImbJIauK4qQWPR3Hb0UzvR_qRwrwb9L5InzK9ua0gyL9Shr2feLj6fx1kaIqMPKmaGGq-ustPM3cMhZhOnC5M-uGNrOtbaL9iU-cwhn4/s1600/DSC_7514.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNlcx7OGezDCsPmiWbAtkD0DcQ2V_DMeyuZXImbJIauK4qQWPR3Hb0UzvR_qRwrwb9L5InzK9ua0gyL9Shr2feLj6fx1kaIqMPKmaGGq-ustPM3cMhZhOnC5M-uGNrOtbaL9iU-cwhn4/s400/DSC_7514.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668190402021250258" /></a>Fresh out of the oven, and smelling lovely!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggi9feimGBmMzJJ_CyXJQvQMinFwUMVv9c_iGcxn1dY3p4cdewArXDQ2mVLyb9LoZ_39hUAXEMTZ_Yr0STQmyDJ-f1xCXN-71X2zkgZItu16EIC9NnFvR3RDAdYKefdaohEgo_aPiaxB8/s1600/DSC_7515.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uqEc_OuS8y6AiqN28aXTOX0MKAY-8gXCl3UO6vArixzrtGi0cRcJCniWfsG1Tol2TN5OCbZak4yaio7fTIWhim7mAZ07THTZnrlf6d0EyWBl68y9c35xJ9pWM1DbuRPTlMGhZAhFEb0/s1600/DSC_7517.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uqEc_OuS8y6AiqN28aXTOX0MKAY-8gXCl3UO6vArixzrtGi0cRcJCniWfsG1Tol2TN5OCbZak4yaio7fTIWhim7mAZ07THTZnrlf6d0EyWBl68y9c35xJ9pWM1DbuRPTlMGhZAhFEb0/s400/DSC_7517.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668190388937494546" /></a>Ready to be cut, buttered, and enjoyed.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOoLKK_M31Z2XdrLx8Im_4bc0VtMtCGkxhwBFEGySDzPwFRKK23nFeZGsRsHVhfQAhNqrA-67e8BTvcwMyw0zYo63pF5zmJ9YWEf4JCwzEjFB3PhvAE7D140FMhHbKGuB8o1Rb7go8Jc/s1600/DSC_7519.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOoLKK_M31Z2XdrLx8Im_4bc0VtMtCGkxhwBFEGySDzPwFRKK23nFeZGsRsHVhfQAhNqrA-67e8BTvcwMyw0zYo63pF5zmJ9YWEf4JCwzEjFB3PhvAE7D140FMhHbKGuB8o1Rb7go8Jc/s400/DSC_7519.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668190383957686434" /></a>I asked my family to be completely honest about the taste. My husband said that he liked them very much, but wouldn't mind them being a little sweeter. You can of course add more sugar, for me the amount of sweetness was perfect, especially with the sweetness in the topping. My niece who was with us said they were yummy. And my youngest rated them very high on the muffin scale. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Apple Bran Spice Muffins</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1 cup white flour</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/2 cup whole wheat flour</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/2 cup wheat bran</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">3/4 teaspoon salt</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1 teaspoon cinnamon</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/8 teaspoon clove</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">2 eggs</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/3 cup white sugar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/4 cup cooking oil</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/4 cup applesauce</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/4 cup plain yogurt</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">2 small cooking apples chopped</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/4 cup chopped pecans</span></li></ul></div><div>Oat topping: (optional)</div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1/3 cup oats</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">2 Tablespoons sugar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13.3333px; ">1 teaspoon cinnamon</span></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 350. Grease muffin pan.</div><div>In a bowl combine the first nine ingredients (white flour through clove). In a separate mixing bowl lightly beat eggs. Add both white and brown sugar, beat until combined. Add oil, applesauce and yogurt, beat until mixed well.</div><div>Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat slowly until combined, scraping down the sides as you go. Stir in apples and pecans. </div><div>Pour batter into well greased muffin pan and fill 2/3 full. If using oat topping mix oats, sugar and cinnamon together, sprinkle on top of muffins. Press oats lightly into the top of the muffins. Bake for 15 minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Yield: 11-12 muffins</div><div><br /></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-5349398584901161112011-10-20T12:47:00.012-04:002011-10-22T08:21:14.681-04:00Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8YfiALhibKTwSjk063mKIU6P9VECFIDxwYNIrElS4OQoFQ1LOnDllw7Qlb_gJZgh28VzRNcoCL6AihtKC4q1ccKFs9d4VMXyC0E5lDr7F1MSwDJWygjpU1Bf89H8zU6G_tXNG9BjYfs/s400/101711_4069.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665617700127180418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>One might begin to wonder if I'm getting carried away with pumpkin recipes. Yes, I guess I am, and I'm enjoying every minute of it. I was really wanting to make some homemade mac and cheese and in particular, I wanted to try it with pumpkin. I found this particular recipe over at <a href="http://www.healthyfoodforliving.com/?p=13129">Healthy Food for Living</a>, it looked so creamy and delicious! I was excited to try it and it did not disappoint.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix31wl5IMyY8Rax0NTvBvUoXyObBeApWBkqk_bF9tHNIV79FGv2kQGtowUFfJLt8YYAsutx77SsVt2xvsUk1ovpxeGSg-nNDGt474DgHnLDESToVKGDVjU7NDYvwCjM1rezVHnkE0NttY/s1600/101711_4051.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix31wl5IMyY8Rax0NTvBvUoXyObBeApWBkqk_bF9tHNIV79FGv2kQGtowUFfJLt8YYAsutx77SsVt2xvsUk1ovpxeGSg-nNDGt474DgHnLDESToVKGDVjU7NDYvwCjM1rezVHnkE0NttY/s400/101711_4051.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665617817721049138" /></a>You begin the sauce by heating the pumpkin and milk.<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XbtBzY-2S4riLvb7LeXGnhWNM_0XXPsqE68XgAx4qFGWJxXkI2PGnS0WFCCZDA7YJFZ8Q8oFcY-VVFKY29NmMyWlxxgTJFaNEFPa1T-_zeuGRPtjFSCw9XUtekpNZA6q0f9VuzTJ4p4/s1600/101711_4052.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XbtBzY-2S4riLvb7LeXGnhWNM_0XXPsqE68XgAx4qFGWJxXkI2PGnS0WFCCZDA7YJFZ8Q8oFcY-VVFKY29NmMyWlxxgTJFaNEFPa1T-_zeuGRPtjFSCw9XUtekpNZA6q0f9VuzTJ4p4/s400/101711_4052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665617726214138210" /></a>Next comes the combination of cheeses. I used sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack and cream cheese.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugIDN9C83tZaUhG54PXRWrFHJeK4mQ3Zsc53wQXTAUC1Q8Fb6hm6Lte6A5I0cmPt2zuae0Fuq6QJ9EVdzRyDS4-gNRHRRcq5paYaybA_1qH3VqmRqfXGHhha6EtnzIyngucJjqRthcS8/s1600/101711_4054.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugIDN9C83tZaUhG54PXRWrFHJeK4mQ3Zsc53wQXTAUC1Q8Fb6hm6Lte6A5I0cmPt2zuae0Fuq6QJ9EVdzRyDS4-gNRHRRcq5paYaybA_1qH3VqmRqfXGHhha6EtnzIyngucJjqRthcS8/s400/101711_4054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665617714604188050" /></a><br /></div><div>You can choose just about any kind of pasta, I went with the mini-penne.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NUy0j1j-AMKWeTJURqxYAHzvOrUvIIaWseYa1t3q1vorUb7lua8L02otbYe1b2leLPAA6fsirxekLtoYpLrD8tHUNKzLXKmEZaQuF1uMI0mOLdNAVuUZtPDb3RXr1glY78IKm2fyK3M/s1600/101711_4056.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NUy0j1j-AMKWeTJURqxYAHzvOrUvIIaWseYa1t3q1vorUb7lua8L02otbYe1b2leLPAA6fsirxekLtoYpLrD8tHUNKzLXKmEZaQuF1uMI0mOLdNAVuUZtPDb3RXr1glY78IKm2fyK3M/s400/101711_4056.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665617712371234578" /></a><br /></div><div>After you add the sauce to the pasta it's really creamy. If you like it that way—go ahead and enjoy! Or…</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUH_eURnuUQb-kqF7ozaHLpQTgbm_IEHP3P1IHRbcRotOdYzaA_9OxkncpYTmiK3skjhaNhuTjmTBRGUGmwXMOJoPiWD9k44CtGnY8FZ5ijaPg-TjGH-Txogdv2dCxq5sgUarX_1gF9o/s1600/101711_4065.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUH_eURnuUQb-kqF7ozaHLpQTgbm_IEHP3P1IHRbcRotOdYzaA_9OxkncpYTmiK3skjhaNhuTjmTBRGUGmwXMOJoPiWD9k44CtGnY8FZ5ijaPg-TjGH-Txogdv2dCxq5sgUarX_1gF9o/s400/101711_4065.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665617701806244722" /></a><br /></div><div>…you may decide to add a bit of cheese to the top and bake it in the oven. Here's where you have to be careful. Over-baked mac and cheese gets very dry. I put it in the oven for about 5 minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>This dish is great as a vegetarian main dish or served as a side. I like to serve it up with pork tenderloin or ham. </div><div><br /></div><div>Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Adapted from Healthy Food for a Living</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div>8 oz uncooked macaroni or other pasta, (I used mini-penne)</div><div>1 cup pumpkin puree</div><div>1 cup milk</div><div>2 oz (about 4 Tbsp) 1/3-less-fat neufchatel cream cheese</div><div>1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (can use reduced fat cheese)</div><div>1/2 cup freshly grated gruyere cheese (can sub in any good melting cheese, such as monterey jack)</div><div>1/8 tsp ground nutmeg</div><div>1/8 – 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper, or more depending on heat preference</div><div>salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>Cook pasta according to package directions.</div><div>Meanwhile, whisk together and heat pumpkin puree and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot.</div><div>Reduce stove heat to low. Whisk in cheeses until fully melted.</div><div>Stir in nutmeg and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.</div><div>Stir drained pasta into the pumpkin-cheese sauce and mix until thoroughly combined.</div><div>You can eat and enjoy after mixing pasta with the sauce or you can put it all in a casserole dish, sprinkle with more cheese and put it in the oven at 375, for about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.</div><div>Serve with an extra dusting of nutmeg, if desired.</div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8YfiALhibKTwSjk063mKIU6P9VECFIDxwYNIrElS4OQoFQ1LOnDllw7Qlb_gJZgh28VzRNcoCL6AihtKC4q1ccKFs9d4VMXyC0E5lDr7F1MSwDJWygjpU1Bf89H8zU6G_tXNG9BjYfs/s1600/101711_4069.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-32616464862519492182011-10-17T12:24:00.012-04:002011-11-09T07:18:10.044-05:00Pumpkin-Pecan Coffee Cake<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MwTqhE7qZTtAQNCDAxgyKtw6-SRZfm3R6JgRYY9RvYhYQODc4_WxV4NQHpx6WOZdz2xMUzPWaZjULR_AQMXPQ8CSosjNZeHDtebkBIHfrVq9Ji9GRZ5TS2mCfUC1gQS-oXqaZ4xc-JY/s400/101711_4021.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664498427774245794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Of all the breakfast type breads there are to enjoy, coffee cake would be among my very favorite! It may even rival cinnamon rolls! When I growing up my mom would sometimes make the Bisquick version of coffee cake. I always loved it, although I'm sure I wasn't as wild about the "cake" part of it, so I mostly consumed the streusel topping - yum! To me, coffee cake is just pure comfort food!</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDNLXktHkL27U70wFNWRiihRl2Y3PfOobYoSxGtaRD-Q3GW_ccccuNZC6HkeZtedJHhVChXXWDvsJGupsUqSZr0iG4v3ddyNNEiXeA05moBAebxIIyzlldCQWKf2MTxBB7AbZssOxzRM/s1600/101711_4016.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDNLXktHkL27U70wFNWRiihRl2Y3PfOobYoSxGtaRD-Q3GW_ccccuNZC6HkeZtedJHhVChXXWDvsJGupsUqSZr0iG4v3ddyNNEiXeA05moBAebxIIyzlldCQWKf2MTxBB7AbZssOxzRM/s400/101711_4016.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664498254444195618" /></a></div><div>Here is a great coffee cake with the twist of pumpkin added to the mix! This is a "lighter" recipe as it does not have a ton of butter added. The streusel topping, however, more than makes up for it. With the added pecans, it is bursting with flavor! The "cake" part is a winner because of the explosion of pumpkin flavor.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHg_bZ9jfRFl_PIcYoz9gaGUZqB_xpIll8Nm1vyiHXd6joe-CEP2SfTp1On1eToeZ9Sn__qFdjYI54Ae7nL3JWTwqvlOHexZp24z2YKAwjLmygZZA13FR7X-_MrYggXSy-P5NLm4j5ixI/s400/101711_4000.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664498243435554258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div>Start by melting butter in a cake pan, then adding a mixture of oats, brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:13.3333px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfzJilB4EocqD0UwKdKZMCD8cO6FDHiEv_7EG2uuFL9ibBqOnryE9UPDw2PgPcNgq_XuKt3u23ii_Fl_xAzHFFW3YAmJFXvgs3iu_LB5lCu3eGp8415CBvk3caUQWkLulpFu3mNxRF60/s1600/101711_4009.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfzJilB4EocqD0UwKdKZMCD8cO6FDHiEv_7EG2uuFL9ibBqOnryE9UPDw2PgPcNgq_XuKt3u23ii_Fl_xAzHFFW3YAmJFXvgs3iu_LB5lCu3eGp8415CBvk3caUQWkLulpFu3mNxRF60/s400/101711_4009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664498242410475842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pouring the pumpkin mixture on top and ready for the oven.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8eQ6UTQXR0VH6N8Nw4FMB3gwjIRHat0yCWUlU2F6-YLnirEx1pBN8zY7VjlvX-0ig_KCpTvyXXeC326T5dkQzKCLAva5ypzbAGn6fnrOMh4au_L6VyUJli4sE7r2ieY3AZxXSnRB47r0/s1600/101711_4014.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jfssOo0li8afSc3aJqk46mxKMcrZH-3mf0L_HmTgF47RBCAXASJXTNNRA67Jh7pTHvH9BAkr0cPLvWY7ggGglRBkrt4F_xIQcJ5LJIg_yDNgMaBg6ewTdk6RedOA20deLZceHG9mdz8/s1600/101711_4011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jfssOo0li8afSc3aJqk46mxKMcrZH-3mf0L_HmTgF47RBCAXASJXTNNRA67Jh7pTHvH9BAkr0cPLvWY7ggGglRBkrt4F_xIQcJ5LJIg_yDNgMaBg6ewTdk6RedOA20deLZceHG9mdz8/s400/101711_4011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664498245990444882" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfzJilB4EocqD0UwKdKZMCD8cO6FDHiEv_7EG2uuFL9ibBqOnryE9UPDw2PgPcNgq_XuKt3u23ii_Fl_xAzHFFW3YAmJFXvgs3iu_LB5lCu3eGp8415CBvk3caUQWkLulpFu3mNxRF60/s1600/101711_4009.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Out of the oven, now comes the fun! Flip it over on your serving plate...<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8eQ6UTQXR0VH6N8Nw4FMB3gwjIRHat0yCWUlU2F6-YLnirEx1pBN8zY7VjlvX-0ig_KCpTvyXXeC326T5dkQzKCLAva5ypzbAGn6fnrOMh4au_L6VyUJli4sE7r2ieY3AZxXSnRB47r0/s400/101711_4014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664498250928273026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span><div><div style="text-align: left;">And here you have the finished product! I had no trouble getting it out of the pan.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjuCwYren_ezh2EBFdCcoaMeOel6qN76jAgyJhmkvn39XwhpPMFXFu5oiCNr-L7AcBjy6XjnhW5_Rf8iA22wHMJNqXgT3Fpj3BljiKrAeecqWXllBPuzFgtH8vMNPvgg1fGpQOBzt8AS0/s400/101711_4023.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664498424716509346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This post has been linked to <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/11/ingredient-spotlight-baking-spices.html">Eat at Home</a>.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b>Pumpkin-Pecan Coffee Cake</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Adapted slightly from Cooking Light</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>1 teaspoon butter or stick margarine</li><li>1/4 cup regular oats</li><li>3 tablespoons brown sugar</li><li>3 tablespoons chopped pecans</li><li>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</li><li>3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened</li><li>1/3 cup granulated sugar</li><li>1/4 cup packed brown sugar</li><li>1 large egg</li><li>1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</li><li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li><li>1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice</li><li>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1/2 cup canned pumpkin</li><li>1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Directions</div><div>Preheat oven to 350°.</div><div>Melt 1 teaspoon butter in bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan. Combine oats, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon. Sprinkle oat mixture over bottom of pan, and set aside.</div><div>Beat 3 tablespoons butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup brown sugar at medium speed of a mixer until mixture is well-blended (about 4 minutes). Add the egg, and beat well. Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin-pie spice, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the pumpkin and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.</div><div>Spoon batter evenly over oat mixture. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes, and invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Yield: 8 servings</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-39596988679117884562011-10-14T13:33:00.010-04:002011-10-15T10:41:49.167-04:00Homemade Sports Drink<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyNjmg1rSDIQRYf5WJAQY5mYX48aAwU_YWNqx6e1t4K3gFAA7rdNscRDoerEM6DUCFU2B5RIJQMK_wr8YAihgkD2y2VvMug9EeAYKUr7-1OIbbj3JMyt6mBFB5xgGdhzyMtMu0T4pqwo/s400/DSC_7402.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663402471197631538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My faithful running companions</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">After I had all my kids I thought I would never run again. In junior high and high school I had been very active. Even through all my years of having and raising babies I tried to keep fit with aerobics. Once my youngest was weaned and not attached to my hip anymore I started walking. But running? Nope—out of the question! Until one day…. My oldest son was home from college, my next oldest was on the cross-country team and they both encouraged me to run with them. I told them they were nuts, but they prevailed at last. I went running! I went about a mile without stopping! Eight years later, I'm still going strong and am just four weeks away from running my first half-marathon! I never thought it would come to this. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghr7s0WATuUqH2sBVbW9cqG35IhjQsndbfmWSk_8_wuZD59zwABZLPARMN9uPKA6aIO54QeD27fSG1GC_VoY5Wc47qTwOjLJKBtJktjLDiGeJ5YpixKE76ZFtv-JCzMpxrzgrtchNbE0Y/s400/DSC_7396.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663402471532333426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">We all know how important it is to stay hydrated and replenished while in such intense training. I was not comfortable drinking your typical sports drinks, you find everywhere. So a friend of mine told me about the wonders of coconut water, (not to be confused with coconut milk), it is the clear liquid inside immature coconuts. The benefits of this liquid are many; all natural, only 43 calories per cup, more potassium than a banana, and a preventative for dehydration (to name just a few).</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I have also added some cherry juice to this drink. When I went to purchase the juice at the health food store there was a great article on the benefits of cherry juice after a work out. The article stated that it was great for replenishing the body after work outs and it also keeps muscle pain to a minimum! </span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2DSUVRfyAmXqN6zIC12d7c072FeV0jEikn97FC1svH7vPMg_XgQBFP3zFU26oK3zlaljOHMhdOoJHzjNmBARnfyjJNOgEe1J5E3xt8lWxlkwzjrJaY7OwW4Gx57RjsZbhWOfgubbUFAU/s1600/DSC_7404.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2DSUVRfyAmXqN6zIC12d7c072FeV0jEikn97FC1svH7vPMg_XgQBFP3zFU26oK3zlaljOHMhdOoJHzjNmBARnfyjJNOgEe1J5E3xt8lWxlkwzjrJaY7OwW4Gx57RjsZbhWOfgubbUFAU/s400/DSC_7404.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663402473370525794" /></a><br /><div>Coconut water is pricey, and works out to be a little more than the sports drink you see in the photo above. I typically make this drink after one of my longer runs. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have found this drink to be a huge help in my post work out time. If I'm not careful, my energy level will really dive if I don't have the proper hydration, potassium, minerals, and salts after my runs. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Homemade Sports Drink</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyNjmg1rSDIQRYf5WJAQY5mYX48aAwU_YWNqx6e1t4K3gFAA7rdNscRDoerEM6DUCFU2B5RIJQMK_wr8YAihgkD2y2VvMug9EeAYKUr7-1OIbbj3JMyt6mBFB5xgGdhzyMtMu0T4pqwo/s1600/DSC_7402.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">I</span></a>ngredients</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>1 cup coconut water</li><li>4 teaspoons black cherry concentrate or to taste* <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(see note at bottom)</span></span></li><li>splash of lime concentrate</li><li>1/2 teaspoon sugar (more or less to taste)</li><li>pinch of sea salt</li><li>2/3 cup purified water</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Directions</div><div style="text-align: left;">Stir all ingredients together until salt and sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until cold.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Yield: 1 serving (about 14 ounces)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">*<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Note: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Feel free to substitute any juice for the cherry. If using juice that is not a concentrate, you needn't add water. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghr7s0WATuUqH2sBVbW9cqG35IhjQsndbfmWSk_8_wuZD59zwABZLPARMN9uPKA6aIO54QeD27fSG1GC_VoY5Wc47qTwOjLJKBtJktjLDiGeJ5YpixKE76ZFtv-JCzMpxrzgrtchNbE0Y/s1600/DSC_7396.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-86564590701108727562011-10-06T15:12:00.005-04:002011-10-07T10:14:04.206-04:00Pumpkin and Mushroom Pasta with Gorgonzola<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TW36osniWybzff13InSLawRMNRcHkmIVknazfUUJVLcREnmfzNup_PECfCDRq0oLlNC7vQ65GaIdw2saK_TGcwIw-2BPqRQh5d6BJQtwCafqXpDz51b7n6XeLtyAfMLcOwRusKogQVs/s400/100511_3814.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660459504104686258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>My daughter-in-law posted on Facebook a few weeks ago, several fall dishes that she had already prepared and enjoyed. She was way ahead of me, as I was just easing into the season, still not wanting to let go of summer. </div><div><br /></div><div>I was telling my new daughter this past weekend that compared to me, when I first got married, she is leaps and bounds ahead with her cooking and desire to eat good foods. In fact, I have not yet told her this, but just hours before her beloved (my son) was born, I had served Hamburger Helper to my husband...I wasn't hungry that night–hmmmm, I wonder why? I am very happy to report that my Hamburger Helper days are long since gone, as I have discovered the joy of real (and healthy) food.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, my daughter-in-law found this recipe over at <a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/11/pumpkin-and-mushroom-pasta-with.html">Closet Cooking</a> and it came highly recommended. The flavor combinations are different but they just work together beautifully. We enjoyed this very much. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6KMz90_aQ4yiLBOBmDllKgI1BD5VXXK-oSUCBgy5O5yhds5c0Yv4J_DWaQxgdqn9EEwE9BfHFGsg0_fkxjoKRZjmjioYhiV6FGOE03Wubixy2o_SBNc7TtUEVnbl4CcBx2_XR0OlT3E/s1600/100511_3808.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6KMz90_aQ4yiLBOBmDllKgI1BD5VXXK-oSUCBgy5O5yhds5c0Yv4J_DWaQxgdqn9EEwE9BfHFGsg0_fkxjoKRZjmjioYhiV6FGOE03Wubixy2o_SBNc7TtUEVnbl4CcBx2_XR0OlT3E/s400/100511_3808.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660459617870083010" /></a><br /><div>I started by slicing the mushrooms.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUi1KWBPdNcgnjRPzAQcaVUWr4TozyURXGd440WTawGbfvXGfF-UnbDGxKUFXMhSpnc9v-h9Eg-NaY9dJl0Ruiy-LhWSLPqe3WmLcd7_gJ6wsFyIEAWkgrwiHik0Mg2ClQFNE3l8CbxA/s1600/100511_3811.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUi1KWBPdNcgnjRPzAQcaVUWr4TozyURXGd440WTawGbfvXGfF-UnbDGxKUFXMhSpnc9v-h9Eg-NaY9dJl0Ruiy-LhWSLPqe3WmLcd7_gJ6wsFyIEAWkgrwiHik0Mg2ClQFNE3l8CbxA/s400/100511_3811.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660459511545347074" /></a><br /></div><div>Caramelizing the onions and mushrooms. Such wonderful aromas!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MjMcT_hqO8L0pI9Lay8Ss-eFsPW4hhDJm2lient1pgOhvpD3aFiELg8JvK1_E7wlP2TITqfyy4INazzA6NC1T6y_Cc3Gwb-movbFziF42Ms_0bmwYF9m3ch8dSrmR0-KWpvh14Zxd-g/s1600/100511_3812.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MjMcT_hqO8L0pI9Lay8Ss-eFsPW4hhDJm2lient1pgOhvpD3aFiELg8JvK1_E7wlP2TITqfyy4INazzA6NC1T6y_Cc3Gwb-movbFziF42Ms_0bmwYF9m3ch8dSrmR0-KWpvh14Zxd-g/s400/100511_3812.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660459506953198994" /></a><br /></div><div>Looking more like a sauce with the addition of spices, pumpkin, gorgonzola, and cream.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TW36osniWybzff13InSLawRMNRcHkmIVknazfUUJVLcREnmfzNup_PECfCDRq0oLlNC7vQ65GaIdw2saK_TGcwIw-2BPqRQh5d6BJQtwCafqXpDz51b7n6XeLtyAfMLcOwRusKogQVs/s1600/100511_3814.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4j2P0LI8yXT9IARwK4-bdFYsxeWr_xCEx1YoQP5ST3E22AAiHcmnPk3B52qP-ZAfJXJ4rhq-5hhFSL5NTVQhiz0G0hQb3EDa7n0EbNEHmje1ishyphenhyphenA5VT44J-OdS-K7J0et2PevywwmrU/s1600/100511_3815.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4j2P0LI8yXT9IARwK4-bdFYsxeWr_xCEx1YoQP5ST3E22AAiHcmnPk3B52qP-ZAfJXJ4rhq-5hhFSL5NTVQhiz0G0hQb3EDa7n0EbNEHmje1ishyphenhyphenA5VT44J-OdS-K7J0et2PevywwmrU/s400/100511_3815.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660459504175648690" /></a>The finished product. You should have seen me agonize at the grocery store about what kind of pasta to use. I finally opted for the mini-bow tie. It was a good choice but I think any pasta would do just fine! I did alter the recipe slightly, I found the sauce to be thick with just a 1/4 cup of cream. So, I added another 1/3 cup of half and half to the sauce. Also, if you want a more intense flavor with the sauce, I would suggest not using as much pasta. </div><div>This was so tasty and delicious!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pumpkin and Mushroom Pasta with Gorgonzola</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted slightly from Closet Cooking</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ingredients</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>1 tablespoon oil</li><li>1 onion (sliced)</li><li>8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)</li><li>1 clove garlic (chopped)</li><li>1 tablespoon sage (chopped)</li><li>1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)</li><li>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</li><li>1 pound pasta</li><li>1 cup pumpkin puree</li><li>1/4 cup heavy cream</li><li>1/3 cup half & half</li><li>1/2 cup gorgonzola (crumbled)</li><li>salt and pepper to taste</li><li>1 tablespoon butter</li><li>1 handful sage leaves</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Directions</div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat the oil in a pan.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Add the onions and mushrooms and slowly cook them until they are nice and caramelized, about an 20 minutes. Start cooking the pasta. Add the garlic, sage, red chili pepper flakes and nutmeg and saute until fragrant, about a minute. Add the pumpkin puree, cream, gorgonzola, salt and pepper and simmer to reduce for a few minutes. Melt the butter in a pan. Add the sage leaves and fry until Crispy. Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve garnished with the crispy butter fried sage.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Yield: 4 servings</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WpBV1GL3GRY9a_zr7aJVF4YdCNeY8NTuHEm0MeMbcNh7h-0IcVDcjxa-PagRvy5mL8ad6xEghyphenhyphensaSZgvmybquHzfvl8NpFQGk6t5WeRFOSbpejeCrT8W2BvuwzM6kLrfEl7-RyMZhik/s1600/100511_3816.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-82563582361856539872011-09-30T15:48:00.010-04:002011-12-07T07:00:48.101-05:00Peanut Butter Caramel Corn<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbov8_lT_ASG0-9tbutfee2NvFjg6XC3bHiIO4sQXlySpzoUgBZHTY_FmNO0m11crgBuhPfBtDmUGRgyxdZbspQG5NTtCa78vIM4u2kE1lHRRz2fQWRaz6djROy2m3ZI8lvePkXwpB_0/s400/092911_3788.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658242483221041714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Have you ever found yourself walking along at a carnival or a boardwalk and all of a sudden you're overtaken by the sweet smell of caramel corn! Next thing you know, you're irresistibly drawn to it and you succumb to the wonderful caramel intoxicant. Well in my humble opinion, caramel corn is even better when made in your own kitchen. This recipe, though, is more than just caramel—it has the added deliciousness of peanut butter thrown in! Imagine the mouth-watering fragrance coming from your kitchen.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2v19Mx3Zb1Vk17EZ_a7AYFgdvhSfCfdJDqqngNEzGvdcoLOoibrnCTLoOjYpsoli_WRlWjWo4EXHXRaH6VAigZj6kyNZg_JrQLzOTuqvVZPU53q0cmxwoO-mj1-Sah_M6Oc7Risa_V4U/s1600/092911_3770.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2v19Mx3Zb1Vk17EZ_a7AYFgdvhSfCfdJDqqngNEzGvdcoLOoibrnCTLoOjYpsoli_WRlWjWo4EXHXRaH6VAigZj6kyNZg_JrQLzOTuqvVZPU53q0cmxwoO-mj1-Sah_M6Oc7Risa_V4U/s400/092911_3770.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658303993242636818" /></a>I started this concoction by air-popping some pop corn. No worries if you don't have an air-popper because the recipe has you popping it on the stove-top anyway.<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFubUBKnWawDIojiFlNNo5crnbswVQOighklYzMs5LgMd6ls6cV8T_xdS9qXpKgF-dXN_GRjORGkizF50SktVd-Lgqf3JbYfozyiIRGbv13mEzQiwYIxDq-r2jnacKB7jHexHC_L5BE8A/s1600/092911_3773.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFubUBKnWawDIojiFlNNo5crnbswVQOighklYzMs5LgMd6ls6cV8T_xdS9qXpKgF-dXN_GRjORGkizF50SktVd-Lgqf3JbYfozyiIRGbv13mEzQiwYIxDq-r2jnacKB7jHexHC_L5BE8A/s400/092911_3773.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658303989301659218" /></a>Next comes the sliced almonds—a nice flavor complement.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQkuWomNN7EwOv9jiDThuEbK68VuTxBskwkNfmnEBxy-Q91yw9VFfw6qqu6YVUcnpZsLvlmuvDjbnj9Q_qnpoKQE_hOnYZ9FDs40IzfB6y_n9vcOgyLBH7P6YaWDhzDfEm0KZ60Q5VJ4/s1600/092911_3775.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQkuWomNN7EwOv9jiDThuEbK68VuTxBskwkNfmnEBxy-Q91yw9VFfw6qqu6YVUcnpZsLvlmuvDjbnj9Q_qnpoKQE_hOnYZ9FDs40IzfB6y_n9vcOgyLBH7P6YaWDhzDfEm0KZ60Q5VJ4/s400/092911_3775.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658303977932709186" /></a>Combining the sugars and butter and bringing it to a boil.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09KPDQ4VStjIXerMKMymjof4mDa_0Q0IU5fbAhi9ZylLW3Xofr1x2mx-O6Y-Cx82G4xBHr116voe7TZWYV5IvzvfYfbNAMT3ZI6-T1KYDpeXS-FE1fr3dlEkfCEgUrucG8bt-ifPTEa8/s1600/092911_3776.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09KPDQ4VStjIXerMKMymjof4mDa_0Q0IU5fbAhi9ZylLW3Xofr1x2mx-O6Y-Cx82G4xBHr116voe7TZWYV5IvzvfYfbNAMT3ZI6-T1KYDpeXS-FE1fr3dlEkfCEgUrucG8bt-ifPTEa8/s400/092911_3776.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658303979235817714" /></a>Here's where it gets fun stirring in the peanut butter and vanilla.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_GDBP_u6RKc5632TQmkhU82l4SIH1SNEYBb2lUfsuYtI8SHZ2Pr_bzooTOBPX3W3n5fGfys_md7qb2ij3ScBuS5EoaoQK6vpD7k5zSdmZL_fI2PJpl9Xyn7B3zqTqFoPefMbPQPLkwA/s1600/092911_3780.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_GDBP_u6RKc5632TQmkhU82l4SIH1SNEYBb2lUfsuYtI8SHZ2Pr_bzooTOBPX3W3n5fGfys_md7qb2ij3ScBuS5EoaoQK6vpD7k5zSdmZL_fI2PJpl9Xyn7B3zqTqFoPefMbPQPLkwA/s400/092911_3780.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658242493723116114" /></a>Pouring the caramel/peanut butter mixture over and into the popcorn.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0edQOjKyvK0bxE2eHzzQ6W5YXZxChyphenhyphenH4YTmkP7OUYtT5UsroqzwxG1reHeOW8rX1qt7p9oFhBkt_lawMDCjmi5ujElnV8HrOFVCJUR0i46snfpLod3-fxHd7USMIEPdVi0M1rbJrAnmo/s1600/092911_3781.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0edQOjKyvK0bxE2eHzzQ6W5YXZxChyphenhyphenH4YTmkP7OUYtT5UsroqzwxG1reHeOW8rX1qt7p9oFhBkt_lawMDCjmi5ujElnV8HrOFVCJUR0i46snfpLod3-fxHd7USMIEPdVi0M1rbJrAnmo/s400/092911_3781.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658242487511776210" /></a>All tossed and mixed and ready for the oven. We're baking at a low temperature, stirring every 15 minutes for 1 hour.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbov8_lT_ASG0-9tbutfee2NvFjg6XC3bHiIO4sQXlySpzoUgBZHTY_FmNO0m11crgBuhPfBtDmUGRgyxdZbspQG5NTtCa78vIM4u2kE1lHRRz2fQWRaz6djROy2m3ZI8lvePkXwpB_0/s1600/092911_3788.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt9AnXmHb2XTHSCw3gR8fRtSDlUqT5PIHXfukFTtJHfh9h60JqZQTbze7JYyjQgBUY7OPS0Ud4wVPRq6zbDX-9L3zZOyD3rzWY0a4jR_ayPZ-3J-jD2momsASD3gT8EyL1C03HjmlGKU/s1600/092911_3793.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt9AnXmHb2XTHSCw3gR8fRtSDlUqT5PIHXfukFTtJHfh9h60JqZQTbze7JYyjQgBUY7OPS0Ud4wVPRq6zbDX-9L3zZOyD3rzWY0a4jR_ayPZ-3J-jD2momsASD3gT8EyL1C03HjmlGKU/s400/092911_3793.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658242477924611042" /></a><br /></div><div>The finished product is a dark caramel, crunchy treat.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildt9mdkKZGy5XXT2KKhfWPOUsfPzfQG3Uwb_9nY5LRXS3IqJy3BesdQQX9mHAXRIMqUC0vFFdMVoo9iMWBxdfFMEHWYBy-I-K3BUggrZ9w5UdO9EDeiZGQuW2r-IbpldH0X2XwOUZcIQ/s1600/092911_3794.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildt9mdkKZGy5XXT2KKhfWPOUsfPzfQG3Uwb_9nY5LRXS3IqJy3BesdQQX9mHAXRIMqUC0vFFdMVoo9iMWBxdfFMEHWYBy-I-K3BUggrZ9w5UdO9EDeiZGQuW2r-IbpldH0X2XwOUZcIQ/s400/092911_3794.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658242477984639634" /></a>This makes a pretty big batch. Of course it was gone by day's end, since the boys had some friends over for the night. They obliterated the whole thing in minutes! I guess it's safe to say they "liked" it. It's a great fall treat! Maybe I'll make it a tradition.</div><div><br /></div><div>This post has been linked to <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/12/ingredient-spotlight-vanilla-and-other-extracts.html">Eat at Home</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peanut Butter Caramel Corn</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">From Cooking Light</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><div><ul><li>Cooking spray</li><li>2 tablespoons canola oil</li><li>1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels</li><li>1/2 cup sliced almonds</li><li>2/3 cup packed brown sugar</li><li>2/3 cup light-colored corn syrup</li><li>2 1/2 tablespoons butter</li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>1/2 cup creamy peanut butter</li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li></ul></div><div>Directions</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 250°.</div><div>Line a jelly-roll pan with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray.</div><div>You can choose to air pop the popcorn or, heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add popcorn; cover and cook 4 minutes, shaking pan frequently. When popping slows, remove pan from heat. Let stand until popping stops. Uncover; add almonds.</div><div>Combine sugar, syrup, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn; toss well. Spread mixture out onto prepared pan. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Yield: 20 servings; serving size about 3/4 cup</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-18399006476250442742011-09-26T21:34:00.010-04:002011-11-16T06:47:40.958-05:00Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Cilantro<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWRIcYLNexOVF5DFS4suM_7iq5A5l-mnLP1k-XxHLdTAhXfyyXDfojwT1jOPnb1Yb6gA2b2i8bQpv-C-dw1KRLDVizgfhsz_6tPty6LUKH-wL4PI4YdWX6STfU89Gw2Wt3hMO2PT2iFk/s400/DSC_7145.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656847238257266578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">My life has been crazy but wonderful. I just returned from a whirlwind trip to California for a high school reunion and a visit with my CA family. I am also about mid-way through training for my first ever half marathon! And of course, fall and school is in full swing,… fun times!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Consequently, time in the kitchen seems to be scarce. This chicken dish is perfect for those hectic, hurried weeknights. This dish is much like a stir-fry in that it is helpful, if not imperative to have all the vegetables cut-up and ready to go. This is a flavorful dish that involves few ingredients and is a cinch to throw together. </span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PgrunzqB5MtBfvuZ3jtY4BkUyspnGXGFy-p3Uko5A27F1eJ-DqWnTGQ5XJLKvXDSmp9TmRa9gmIKFyhPdrIUhCxvBAIsdhGVMhyphenhyphenY-IVq7djyeDqWwaNiaMgk30Bl0RYrrfEhldVX0is/s1600/DSC_7138.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PgrunzqB5MtBfvuZ3jtY4BkUyspnGXGFy-p3Uko5A27F1eJ-DqWnTGQ5XJLKvXDSmp9TmRa9gmIKFyhPdrIUhCxvBAIsdhGVMhyphenhyphenY-IVq7djyeDqWwaNiaMgk30Bl0RYrrfEhldVX0is/s400/DSC_7138.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656847424924376114" /></a><br /><div>I started by slicing an onion, green olives and tomatoes. The recipe calls for cherry tomatoes, which I used plus some other tomatoes from my garden.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuquo_pukzqhkN8Xgw595U1O1KQ8eD8t6el91aF0wdaNJkyOcis_a3s3aAAyczpRfopPjLNoZcnQRia7-jOtpYq3TYa2RZL_icRU4FvRHy-vMxyBEsHc_y8RukmfcCG-WNealJnFmLTs/s1600/DSC_7140.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuquo_pukzqhkN8Xgw595U1O1KQ8eD8t6el91aF0wdaNJkyOcis_a3s3aAAyczpRfopPjLNoZcnQRia7-jOtpYq3TYa2RZL_icRU4FvRHy-vMxyBEsHc_y8RukmfcCG-WNealJnFmLTs/s400/DSC_7140.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656847244748368610" /></a><br /></div><div>The chicken gets cooked through while the outsides become golden brown.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUy23t8hj1Kz2dvda-UNFLFwQYmTviPwbjxmaXxsfLfRQa59MJw56PHNjuRiEze4KPd1TXM9aCzFkGgt5CmisITQ3f4rX25hEHsaWPYi8gt0wU4uOW1DgqhBY42ZggWgeJylRFbYBFTI/s1600/DSC_7141.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUy23t8hj1Kz2dvda-UNFLFwQYmTviPwbjxmaXxsfLfRQa59MJw56PHNjuRiEze4KPd1TXM9aCzFkGgt5CmisITQ3f4rX25hEHsaWPYi8gt0wU4uOW1DgqhBY42ZggWgeJylRFbYBFTI/s400/DSC_7141.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656847241992754370" /></a>The onions get sauteed first, adding the tomatoes and olives until softened.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQx0TgQH16D1sUIrjliSnCN6g9o62Dy3jg6DemRGfhNq6OubGJlGZfoUhHd9Pgm7aDxxZYZXc3M290pdMw8EiblbT7Osa7H6C8H3J3LwePQumeAwFFqWsvrJQoofSvUsCPhfD-8PiHpTA/s1600/DSC_7143.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQx0TgQH16D1sUIrjliSnCN6g9o62Dy3jg6DemRGfhNq6OubGJlGZfoUhHd9Pgm7aDxxZYZXc3M290pdMw8EiblbT7Osa7H6C8H3J3LwePQumeAwFFqWsvrJQoofSvUsCPhfD-8PiHpTA/s400/DSC_7143.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656847236058884162" /></a><br /></div><div>Such beautiful color and oh, so tasty!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWRIcYLNexOVF5DFS4suM_7iq5A5l-mnLP1k-XxHLdTAhXfyyXDfojwT1jOPnb1Yb6gA2b2i8bQpv-C-dw1KRLDVizgfhsz_6tPty6LUKH-wL4PI4YdWX6STfU89Gw2Wt3hMO2PT2iFk/s1600/DSC_7145.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0tSXLCQbgrsIL45n_iLWSVeqGWHwN7cPeoT4WZoo0DPZptJg2V5GSKYkyl8nbEVovmeaxOxmYuCPGHsQ3LGRXTsV1HO1nOKl3HTBZoj0O2t6nKvxh5t-jW5jrqxYQuYRGjI6HkxIYwI/s1600/DSC_7147.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0tSXLCQbgrsIL45n_iLWSVeqGWHwN7cPeoT4WZoo0DPZptJg2V5GSKYkyl8nbEVovmeaxOxmYuCPGHsQ3LGRXTsV1HO1nOKl3HTBZoj0O2t6nKvxh5t-jW5jrqxYQuYRGjI6HkxIYwI/s400/DSC_7147.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656847234479507922" /></a><br /></div><div>I served this with whole wheat couscous, sautéed zucchini and a green salad! Leftovers? Not a chance. There was one piece of chicken left and it was consumed before night's end.</div><div><br /></div><div>This post has been linked to <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/11/ingredient-spotlight-olivesmushroomsartichoke-heartspimento.html">Eat at Home</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Cilantro</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">From Everyday Foods</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><div><ul><li>1 tablespoon olive oil</li><li>4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1.5 to 2 pounds)</li><li>Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper</li><li>1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced</li><li>1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved</li><li>1/3 cup pitted green olives, halved</li><li>1 tablespoon fresh lime juice</li><li>1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned and just cooked through, turning once, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with aluminum foil.</div><div>Raise heat to medium; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and olives; cook until tomatoes soften and release their juice, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 4 servings</span></div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-52394161409782337892011-09-15T10:23:00.019-04:002011-10-12T16:21:25.531-04:00Spoonbread with Honey Butter<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2JK-zYJhQkCr3AR_jbtEjfZGybn83Xr9H5Tt8wfMd6DJGQ91YUP5sPmMDPrAH1s6QYAVuWTRxl2z3kPW0URuie_WBEQrNAc_PLl-CBb_o69_VEpQYwB_mtx3hjTg6z8MFSnoxnOUbM0/s400/DSC_7040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652597256316268706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px; " /></span></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>"</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 21px; "><i style="font-family: georgia, serif; ">Spoonbread, a heavenly cross between polenta and a cornmeal soufflé, is a sweet, airy puff of smooth corn flavor in your mouth."</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> (Quote from the Augusta Chronicle).</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 21px; font-family:georgia, serif;"> This weekend our little town is enjoying the <b>15th Annual Spoonbread Festival.</b> Spoonbread has been made famous in our town thanks to <a href="http://www.boonetavernhotel.com/default.asp">Historic Boone Tavern Hotel</a>. When you dine in their restaurant, you will have the joy of sampling this delicious, yet unusual bread. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 21px; font-family:georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 21px; font-family:georgia, serif;">Several years ago, my sister Susie came across a recipe for spoonbread and it was incredible. I have two sisters (and two brothers). My oldest sister <a href="http://packedtable.blogspot.com/2011/07/oxytocin-and-family-table.html">Nancy</a>, like me, enjoys cooking. Susie—though she <i><b>can</b></i> cook, does not fancy herself one. It's really a good thing that she married a man who loves to cook. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 21px; font-family:georgia, serif;">Susie found this recipe in an obscure cookbook, made it for us, and I was so impressed it came from her kitchen! Way to go Susie!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWyN5g3SSiSoyVBeeYM9LWIxCn2SF9epiuby3TOXP3LQjroDZDGH2oifN-HrvPn0IBMPZnRxvqjtrwYZyaguqyhjSN7VKxRnLmoXnj-sa0vdyCMWy3H0Ps55eHOn_fpWSMj8RRy7gTJI/s400/DSC_7008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652592640403448466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">What's great</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> about this bread is that it is made with <i>no sugar</i>. The addition of the honey butter adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to it. Spoonbread starts with heating milk, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXF2s5yoDs2bFFtRoEI7Zt_FHUu4joDRevBXDBgP6R9RhiSuhwRQodnZ_xJkiQ8TgOaxBGm9kQMC8V-WJvTx1SMqgGRSHC7TYLdsKzW4w_NyTT7KK41RYzmCZJ5a_19QjgMMgH8a5nKU/s400/DSC_7009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652594836950541938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div>Incorporating the butter and egg yolks.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcR91cY6h-b5uPA_lYOwNFDeLch7P4vGj8dqp9rhkrn7WgeRPhdNKx31ydtfS0rFWzBQmDF_GhY0tthpXIemvhTz98KELqwMOKeEBbgCt-wiynK0jdnosXlWj-_gIPXb0dwAz73iaqAA/s1600/DSC_7010.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcR91cY6h-b5uPA_lYOwNFDeLch7P4vGj8dqp9rhkrn7WgeRPhdNKx31ydtfS0rFWzBQmDF_GhY0tthpXIemvhTz98KELqwMOKeEBbgCt-wiynK0jdnosXlWj-_gIPXb0dwAz73iaqAA/s400/DSC_7010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652592635084267746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">In case you may be wondering what stiff egg whites look like. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_Hq7ylTp2YUnq1TfXWOSoP2YOFLGlK3F1eP2s4AP7KtyBwJCkyOVxZCCmldDPgst6Lhu7vukNBYtm4qkLrl63wymbJgSahgs3q8QEBlspGxjU4IviOAo_dhWUnJFFth_eDx2YKIM9W4/s400/DSC_7015.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652595537826534994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Folding in the stiff, yet fluffy egg whites into the cornmeal mixture.</span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83rP6Gj-op-GQrXtCipBPqtQqUtnFMRdI75dFFmz3TceK8vKOVfg-G3yyHk9QeOhPHjmd91at7xYDvsTODtfE6reW-2VvOTFwQxidsi0BCz3sBek6vnkqOP3G7S9NmnyIrI4TSAks4js/s1600/DSC_7017.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83rP6Gj-op-GQrXtCipBPqtQqUtnFMRdI75dFFmz3TceK8vKOVfg-G3yyHk9QeOhPHjmd91at7xYDvsTODtfE6reW-2VvOTFwQxidsi0BCz3sBek6vnkqOP3G7S9NmnyIrI4TSAks4js/s400/DSC_7017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652597860643199202" /></a><br /><div>Into the oven it goes...</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FhwOpA18P6oi1I0JQiyPxryQVXqhDR1plIRzI-aqEYNwBERKmDfu9N0cAq5trOvJUaq4zt2pm8WUbYpkZ7WBGzkZTjCKuZT-T4AUbKO4QByW4o6SvjHld8AT73UkDseKPxXLZ08uFwA/s400/DSC_7019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652596138141294658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: left;">The spoonbread is done when it gets golden brown on top.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2JK-zYJhQkCr3AR_jbtEjfZGybn83Xr9H5Tt8wfMd6DJGQ91YUP5sPmMDPrAH1s6QYAVuWTRxl2z3kPW0URuie_WBEQrNAc_PLl-CBb_o69_VEpQYwB_mtx3hjTg6z8MFSnoxnOUbM0/s1600/DSC_7040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ebC-tMhWWPZ_jY_dUHOWvEO2Bo2znmwM4VDQ7gjBCjNrIozeCj8oe3nEY8BFPl2mE_w-rtDAar9HrmVlqG_eS7rtmJ87FBAygwXKfG1JcoOFT4QD6hQ1RvxOp8ZnOAhupT6GGmPPwe4/s1600/DSC_7034.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ebC-tMhWWPZ_jY_dUHOWvEO2Bo2znmwM4VDQ7gjBCjNrIozeCj8oe3nEY8BFPl2mE_w-rtDAar9HrmVlqG_eS7rtmJ87FBAygwXKfG1JcoOFT4QD6hQ1RvxOp8ZnOAhupT6GGmPPwe4/s400/DSC_7034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652596802308080034" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Spooned into serving bowls with honey butter melted on top! We all enjoyed this bread with our dinner last night. You must try this and get a little taste of what we're enjoying in the Bluegrass State this weekend!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This post has been linked to <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/10/ingredient-spotlight-milk.html">Eat at Home</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Spoonbread with Honey Butter</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>3 cups milk</li><li>1 cup cornmeal</li><li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li><li>1 teaspoon salt</li><li>2 tablespoons butter</li><li>4 eggs, separated</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;">Directions</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Over medium heat, cook milk, cornmeal, baking powder and alt until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter and egg yolks. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into cornmeal mixture. Pour into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately with honey butter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left; ">Honey Butter</div><div style="text-align: left; ">3 tablespoons honey</div><div style="text-align: left; ">3 tablespoons softened butter</div><div style="text-align: left; ">Whip or mix until smooth.</div><div><br /></div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-65960917743647553442011-09-12T12:07:00.015-04:002011-10-05T07:17:08.687-04:00Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuzPHPnUv7FGthxdwndzCIW-XgRcqmiIBq4hgRbLt-QdsVTnAa8yma4FxIqo2hqwTM43C2sKsD9JTjEh6IaJSUEFSuJcqDV5zFC0O6eKb_jSkK9jHILaLuWfLQQwruystkJYSw0UnW8Y/s400/DSC_6993.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651506583267346418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 232px; " /></span>This post has been linked to <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/">Eat at Home.</a><div><br /><div><div>Here is my "I'm in between seasons recipe." I'm still so not wanting to let go of summer, and yet, the cooler temperatures greet me each morning and evening. I am really looking forward to the foods of fall so here is my compromise, a fall ice cream! This is the perfect time of year for this frozen treat. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIzyBZdnENVY172DpWhdq2fPdC6MgCLeRvz1wISKGLuTmEyGEEuuqEF7iQRZ7IW0oJh33FNS4zX0Ime1It5owklpEP0ZjoH2QQh_7Mjbz6cKGqpxFHTA_ktlAUxAh1Nrh9doFh-MKI5c/s1600/DSC_6974.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIzyBZdnENVY172DpWhdq2fPdC6MgCLeRvz1wISKGLuTmEyGEEuuqEF7iQRZ7IW0oJh33FNS4zX0Ime1It5owklpEP0ZjoH2QQh_7Mjbz6cKGqpxFHTA_ktlAUxAh1Nrh9doFh-MKI5c/s1600/DSC_6974.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIzyBZdnENVY172DpWhdq2fPdC6MgCLeRvz1wISKGLuTmEyGEEuuqEF7iQRZ7IW0oJh33FNS4zX0Ime1It5owklpEP0ZjoH2QQh_7Mjbz6cKGqpxFHTA_ktlAUxAh1Nrh9doFh-MKI5c/s400/DSC_6974.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651510768320615042" /></a>This ice cream recipe does require some cooking as it has a custard base. So, I started by warming my cream, milk, brown sugar and spices.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-IgPOyarkCJfEQaI5V-XriX5iUWDhOEHxO7qkKVQPk0GYmvgL-sLmjgQgUvSc6P5jEl3i3ihsHhFWGfCXmYL1x4INaJAEnDGjnSmE10OUfqRBlYUnzEo5RPD4j2xh0LPEZ1xsWnBN9I/s1600/DSC_6978.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-IgPOyarkCJfEQaI5V-XriX5iUWDhOEHxO7qkKVQPk0GYmvgL-sLmjgQgUvSc6P5jEl3i3ihsHhFWGfCXmYL1x4INaJAEnDGjnSmE10OUfqRBlYUnzEo5RPD4j2xh0LPEZ1xsWnBN9I/s400/DSC_6978.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651510667525818562" /></a>Whisking the rich yellow egg yolks, with a little white sugar.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Y6Zbos8NCY-C0ZOPwJRo9iAuX3eEC_u5kQ6rvE6fCUFZX3l7mvFfe_3_Ytwycs_tkelc_qMldRDYXRPprbqxEd9juzf0i-Hj9qVqYXrDCB1FBzkeT95xcXJE7KyVAGG0CDgDG4sv-58/s1600/DSC_6983.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Y6Zbos8NCY-C0ZOPwJRo9iAuX3eEC_u5kQ6rvE6fCUFZX3l7mvFfe_3_Ytwycs_tkelc_qMldRDYXRPprbqxEd9juzf0i-Hj9qVqYXrDCB1FBzkeT95xcXJE7KyVAGG0CDgDG4sv-58/s400/DSC_6983.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651510576189829986" /></a>Cream/milk mixture combined with the eggs, adding the pumpkin.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_J89bvuSgBZ25bzEQruaKeWEBiyd_YrXmRCoHckTMdiz_c4LnAX1iummu181hMwuggW7mx_EY7dPDA0MEqIcCQoO1hNPCJlxDUOVbBgsW-AmpzuqbLYALioxX5yKRNbkAxB04nqGj9I/s1600/DSC_6985.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_J89bvuSgBZ25bzEQruaKeWEBiyd_YrXmRCoHckTMdiz_c4LnAX1iummu181hMwuggW7mx_EY7dPDA0MEqIcCQoO1hNPCJlxDUOVbBgsW-AmpzuqbLYALioxX5yKRNbkAxB04nqGj9I/s400/DSC_6985.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651510240007479170" /></a>Cooling it all off before it goes in the ice cream maker. The mixture does seem fairly thick, but seems to have a good consistency once it's frozen.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnv1LR_BA-Du7mf81g_9CbGyODghLDchMdcVJysnhyXJfIJs2gy1ZVkCV3Atr7A_vOkeNus-_9uAKvKF1dBgoQhrMIUOhOl2PRwS2k5OJ6sXh4MOCxoFCm6DrC_jjUrYYeq3ex_CVgFE/s1600/DSC_6992.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnv1LR_BA-Du7mf81g_9CbGyODghLDchMdcVJysnhyXJfIJs2gy1ZVkCV3Atr7A_vOkeNus-_9uAKvKF1dBgoQhrMIUOhOl2PRwS2k5OJ6sXh4MOCxoFCm6DrC_jjUrYYeq3ex_CVgFE/s400/DSC_6992.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651510234818027058" /></a>I've topped it with some pecans for a crunchy complement.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuzPHPnUv7FGthxdwndzCIW-XgRcqmiIBq4hgRbLt-QdsVTnAa8yma4FxIqo2hqwTM43C2sKsD9JTjEh6IaJSUEFSuJcqDV5zFC0O6eKb_jSkK9jHILaLuWfLQQwruystkJYSw0UnW8Y/s1600/DSC_6993.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFqrTA0HsKVqFnJqFmgJV_WbjxQGWu2rW9rNyi3Y_-hKN7Ic2fk-tDX2iajqfwvGWz4GhYQW5h0MWfufRYhNOxO8i1S8JIhxw-ZovTWkjSMOPgvg5pD9ZQVbHjySaGxMTWYe8tEXEEicg/s1600/DSC_7003.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFqrTA0HsKVqFnJqFmgJV_WbjxQGWu2rW9rNyi3Y_-hKN7Ic2fk-tDX2iajqfwvGWz4GhYQW5h0MWfufRYhNOxO8i1S8JIhxw-ZovTWkjSMOPgvg5pD9ZQVbHjySaGxMTWYe8tEXEEicg/s400/DSC_7003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651506581531374850" /></a><br /></div><div>After tasting it my husband insisted that I call this "Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream." I guess that gives you a bit of a clue on what it might taste like. This seemed just perfect for the kind of weather we are enjoying now!</div><div><div><br /></div><div><b>Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream</b></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>1 cup fresh pumpkin puree or canned unsweetened pumpkin puree</li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>1 1/4 cups whole milk</li><li>1 cup heavy cream</li><li>1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar</li><li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li><li>1/2 teaspoon ground ginger</li><li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li>1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg</li><li>1/4 cup white sugar</li><li>5 egg yolks</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Directions</div><div>In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate while assembling the rest of the ingredients.</div><div>In a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cream, brown sugar, and spices, cinnamon through nutmeg. Cook until bubbles form around the edges of the pan, about 5 minutes.</div><div>Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the egg yolks, and white sugar. Whisk until smooth and the sugar begins to dissolve.</div><div>Remove the cream mixture from the heat. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture until smooth. Pour the egg mixture back into the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and keeping the custard at a low simmer, until it is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 4 to 6 minutes. Do not allow the custard to boil. Remove from heat.</div><div>Whisk the pumpkin mixture into the custard. </div><div>Place the bowl in a larger bowl partially filled with ice water, stirring occasionally until cool. You may also choose to refrigerate at least 3 hours until cooled.</div><div>Transfer the custard to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days, before serving. Makes about 1 quart.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-40436885740209314042011-09-06T10:14:00.008-04:002011-09-06T20:23:53.857-04:00Pork and Pineapple Kebabs with Pineapple Rice<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AoEEEG-RhJ_gYVCg5h1qGHE_64fwxfKe0mDOFo_c8grdtrHNWMNW2w3ISOdQ2OOsV54IftV_-dT5Qz5VGFs_N48qvweHLtvzLn2EHX3c6U1zNdfVLnvxfukRTYoJjH7XXfCbpfxnt7U/s400/DSC_6965.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649253476229765602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 251px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">It looks like fall here today—but the end of last week we were in the high 90's with humidity. I was loving it. To be honest, I'm not ready to let go of summer. And, so it was great having our grill out once again to make these tasty kebabs. Unfortunately, I know my days are numbered with our grill for this season. But, that's okay too, even though I hate to say goodbye to summer, I love the foods of fall!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVa9gh_jvPY2jfjEAcPh6kN8i85SGRUDUfRKxzpSLAeZEqBlSdDMotn-WnwLb_ulRJ0bTonvKp8OUS7UtNrDqm2h6cOXOUJd00jQT8QduWVIConu8FeXtbwM71Bzhyphenhyphenz_0KsndCYJ-lZM/s1600/DSC_6957.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4eh6YLimYgykYYfgN8V7b4293IKfG3cqk404l7MxXaemd3Hff97BlRCmhq9nvxEH8yvVi7OCw3oE568tCbtFeUUAjT5Zcng9tfQNlA8qpEZR5hk746qbUGCE-VJhGhzS2HM_TA1JLZBQ/s1600/DSC_6950.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4eh6YLimYgykYYfgN8V7b4293IKfG3cqk404l7MxXaemd3Hff97BlRCmhq9nvxEH8yvVi7OCw3oE568tCbtFeUUAjT5Zcng9tfQNlA8qpEZR5hk746qbUGCE-VJhGhzS2HM_TA1JLZBQ/s400/DSC_6950.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649250045843478034" /></a><div><br /></div><div>I have made plenty of kebabs in the past–chicken and beef mostly. This however, was the first time I had tried them with Pork, I used a tenderloin! Wow! It is the perfect meat for kebabs. They came out so tender and delicious!<br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVa9gh_jvPY2jfjEAcPh6kN8i85SGRUDUfRKxzpSLAeZEqBlSdDMotn-WnwLb_ulRJ0bTonvKp8OUS7UtNrDqm2h6cOXOUJd00jQT8QduWVIConu8FeXtbwM71Bzhyphenhyphenz_0KsndCYJ-lZM/s400/DSC_6957.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649250231261475762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">To the meat I added red and green peppers, red onion and pineapple. It looks so colorful!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8rtNCqUbjTkhN1l9uX6wPy3ef5KKYFsOoMjrVSRMkQ9vapo2yZWu_RYm41dAG2HCOdwXIU_zmBJluu4FPUHGytH54Kbe8LntgEZUNwQQqMaBEcmTEvK7FbKHJTcgLrJSZqLEbGLnrMQ/s400/DSC_6959.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649250394046850114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">All grilled up and ready to eat!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUA7o3WYl8Hg5dMegXHkQsHXaOlxYWzu0QzAdaps-XYkqELsb3WbpGmaUzwR-zV6RoY6yDUyNAFzIwjnFmIoWbAcG-_S34yIydIDlrmp4Oy2ufbyrXy2-Xyu0CZv2Fb1Ho3xuIh3gp94o/s400/DSC_6962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649253472580018034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I couldn't decide if they looked better on the bamboo tray or this white serving dish.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOWowHPm_DZcP0X8jhb-OMQz7Hfo32a9llpj4kmtWGWxP3GWbb5mIeaIZgvau5bYMTsFB249NUKWErnV-SFNwqtSAa8sUCRC5ikEG5GPnjDM70XsD0Z2yvxsHImqutIStdPVA5twXomQ/s400/DSC_6964.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649253479715944226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This was a great meal! My husband and boys really enjoyed this. So, hurry, get your grill out and enjoy this summery dish before we're fully into fall.</span></span></span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b>Pork and Pineapple Kebabs with Pineapple Rice</b></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice (divided), drain juice and reserve 1/2 cup</li><li>3 tablespoons soy sauce</li><li>1 tablespoon packed brown sugar</li><li>2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (divided)</li><li>Coarse salt and ground pepper</li><li>2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes</li><li>1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces</li><li>1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces</li><li>1 medium red onion cut into wedges</li><li>1 cup long-grain white rice</li><li>2 scallions, thinly sliced</li><li>3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)</li><li>1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving (optional)</li></ul></div><div>Directions</div><div>In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ginger, pour over pork and marinade for at least 30 minutes.</div><div>Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Cook rice according to package instructions. Set aside.</div><div>Alternately thread pork and bell peppers, red onion and pineapples onto skewers; (reserve 1/4 cup of pineapple for rice). season with salt and pepper. Grill, until pork is cooked through and peppers begin to char, 10 to 15 minutes.</div><div>To rice, add 1/4 cup chopped pineapple, scallions, 1 teaspoon ginger and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, and fluff with a fork. Serve kebabs over rice and garnish with lime wedges.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 4-6 servings</span></div></span></span></span></span></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-63502711840892031622011-09-02T13:24:00.009-04:002011-09-02T15:40:13.662-04:00Chocolate Crinkle Cookies<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpdA_fNC8bbTnhqJI9QHTE4Jx8xcdF1gYZvZZ_5O9fSVRJe6TkvOAGUfoQNPZtR58M4yxAQom8O3C0FBKUotNJAOpzjdGEOwLAfrWS6UZ6hzrIfmtfOW2u3IqwtI4Yv6EjkBDW7DgNww/s400/082511_3576.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647815240681122066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div>School is in full-swing now. This year, my kids seem kind of all spread out. I am home-schooling my youngest who is in his sophomore year. I have a son who started his junior year of public high school, one who started his senior year of college and then of course, my newly married son, far removed from the nest now...they seem to grow-up overnight! Ah, so bitter-sweet.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Along with some other home-schoolers, my youngest has started up again with his <a href="http://packedtable.blogspot.com/2011/04/peanut-butter-cup-cheesecake.html">Lego Robotics group</a>. This year they will be meeting at our house, so I anticipate new opportunities to make snacks and goodies for the group. I was looking for a different cookie to bake and ran across this one that looked new and interesting (and delicious). </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrY7cTD58YxF3Mmu-HfYTEWxebjkWGGygoGwyGWyznUsXdleNKfCjXIDHu_V6c5Tb7R9YQAegZgwMfz37rW-hYmLyAypqsxHOvrZn71RHfNEdOMt7wFqS7K5nTG1EwvMJfDfzWxHEOCg/s1600/082511_3572.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">
<br /></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioNtoNBwYKJLLlepFIIgbMXzTC2gee4Py5zZXSrZblIQ6SbYjX6ydjeAn2cQCxTEonLjIgGGbTIy9AVkGctRQvdFYQSCAs46ImPKWb0parjdbishDyLZqsrRWQpKh6kDzMTJktcOshAE4/s1600/082511_3557.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioNtoNBwYKJLLlepFIIgbMXzTC2gee4Py5zZXSrZblIQ6SbYjX6ydjeAn2cQCxTEonLjIgGGbTIy9AVkGctRQvdFYQSCAs46ImPKWb0parjdbishDyLZqsrRWQpKh6kDzMTJktcOshAE4/s400/082511_3557.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647815247348174306" /></a><div>Starting out with a combination of dry ingredients, including cocoa.</div><div>
<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhU8M5tCjlEtqdEkCeFp3WdqRWA2UHRsizYcgdJv_COBi2pDc0puVmNXaGQxnt7Vp-6rrEfpu6S2tqdkr3QQ3cjzWUp2-Il52LT-UkDXADdkIUULSqnzEexO1MeWVaxh6NgA8rOQ0qro/s400/082511_3559.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647815243099118530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Mixing it all up.</span></div><div>
<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQ9xoyVGE5HpRgBk2lKWFYXBpGfhbs689i-bSc4N6vMjuh6FyzW8maqqyQs-hhPdoXlHR9_Jb5nCtOPmZ_zNQuyKJQLoR9MAVss45pyOHXe3k2FKhrTjJicZdHtZbSjmy7GzujHMUbtE/s400/082511_3562.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647814881256067058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Next up—the wet ingredients. </div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FE3RH9_o1JX31bnFbLKgQIecY33FQI80r6I_kqkIoBxxqaIon7eb6YDn17P58q3L0v_2hhsQGaBBladq5s0vgaIuTbieM0OvN4yw3IgRxXQhVef6xVMCeiZCYN-GioyMF-jsvW2OqMA/s400/082511_3567.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647814885733626210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div>Forming them into a ball and rolling in powdered sugar.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">
<br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHs9kW29lJVPXW1cacGQos1Aq44tSMehdaxeHmWtLnCxU8q8-sijbvGehHpY15ADYUEo7LnmTDJ5LizUv8VPkA-6lIbmR8bpwGHyxKe2NSwxSb-FIFm9mkwOPwd6IEjRfqzDuXjDAG7aw/s400/082511_3569.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647814890514690418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">All ready to go in the oven.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDYYd0pp-yF-r8HhDK2G4Y2cEEn0CbvbJKp7Z3LUzpoFXwYEC2nVMZFh05-6q6pQHUm0cLD0MC_TVHozL87N3v4IZAz0lS7Sawmgop83G7PdQIvClu9I_6RGUOvd3C59NRF9zpmcRDls/s400/082511_3574.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647814895158348882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div>Crinkly, on the top, warm and gooey in the middle. I actually modified the recipe and put some chocolate chips in the middle while forming the balls. </div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTAbtQ1Rn3YyJZg_1fTqgcLurU4p2BeaxtwmJD1g4G__OMWHrxU1VCVAo3QO9xXhZrxBiJHJrIzZX9mtxeFWNw1tiO60EyYnl08Vt53yPwjutnZmkXI2e0l47NRsnlsjmTmoWIYODLFE/s400/082511_3572.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647823336732577890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div>Here's just part of the team enjoying their afternoon cookies! All the kids seemed to think they were pretty good. After all, I had an empty plate when it was all said and done.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">
<br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><b>Chocolate Crinkle Cookies</b></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:78%;" >Adapted from Williams-Sonoma</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">
<br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>1/3 cup confectioners' sugar</li><li>1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour</li><li>1/2 cup unsweetned cocoa powder</li><li>1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</li><li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li>8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature</li><li>1 1/4 cups sugar</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>chocolate chips (opt)</li></ul></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Directions</div><div>Preheat an oven to 350°F. Grease 2 baking sheets with butter.</div><div>Put the confectioners' sugar into a bowl and set aside.</div><div>In another bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.</div><div>In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add 1 egg and beat on medium speed until blended. Add the other egg and vanilla and beat until blended.</div><div>Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended.</div><div>Using a tablespoon, scoop up a rounded spoonful of dough. Scrape the dough off the spoon into the palm of your other hand. If desired, put 4 chocolate chips in the middle before rolling. Roll the dough into a ball. Roll the ball in the confectioners' sugar until covered. Place the balls on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat, spacing the balls about 2 inches apart.</div><div>When 1 baking sheet is full, put it in the oven and bake the cookies until they are crackled and puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set it on a wire rack for 15 minutes.</div><div>Using a metal spatula, move the cookies onto the rack and let cool completely. Repeat with the rest of the cookies. </div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 24 cookies</span></div><div>
<br /></div></span></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQ9xoyVGE5HpRgBk2lKWFYXBpGfhbs689i-bSc4N6vMjuh6FyzW8maqqyQs-hhPdoXlHR9_Jb5nCtOPmZ_zNQuyKJQLoR9MAVss45pyOHXe3k2FKhrTjJicZdHtZbSjmy7GzujHMUbtE/s1600/082511_3562.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div></div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-31988617797507284682011-08-25T11:29:00.008-04:002011-08-26T09:09:00.402-04:00Zucchini-Onion Frittata<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OyQcd-VeNTfKLrTdUPGQmuOP1AKKlDLqSsAwmdDE-vcCsLclLFSCzK2bqt2iuMPWXi2g_y413TcddxBUFFhg6MZnL3FfjjuU-YmB9eHld4jvftdq74RNQpFm8krIgiU4KzZuCL1Ktf4/s400/DSC_6863.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816408966221698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Our family was recently invited by a dear friend to a cookout, for her husband who was celebrating a milestone birthday. We were asked to bring a side dish. So, as usual, I agonized over what to bring. Do you do that? </span></span>We are still getting a few zucchinis and plenty of tomatoes and fresh basil from our garden, so finally, I landed on this dish!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
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<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyB4kjM2O-36zgXhBXqIQ9rHKTMHexcq1bRSt7G8GdVf3LlZSp35O0WE4OrtvAD6OJYN9o3chPKQRZiHPxQPnxWGvVeNNzp6RBi5FQpL7IL2zU4xoQhSzs4ssEhhAQxDRUkQWFFISyho/s1600/DSC_6848.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyB4kjM2O-36zgXhBXqIQ9rHKTMHexcq1bRSt7G8GdVf3LlZSp35O0WE4OrtvAD6OJYN9o3chPKQRZiHPxQPnxWGvVeNNzp6RBi5FQpL7IL2zU4xoQhSzs4ssEhhAQxDRUkQWFFISyho/s400/DSC_6848.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816727828290066" /></a><div>I started by slicing up the stars of this dish–zucchini and onion.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56Cw-rO_QYui5G-IwWX1XRZAe0eYlZFvUAO43jWYmEEI1MJjIf-pezCJK-0c56nfnghuVFGv1114zmZMZ4u05pxGrWi1KhtBQATdgnPdKZ1K-xDCJjQDqXGQA3qzLhehnfaT3QmEzqA0/s1600/DSC_6852.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56Cw-rO_QYui5G-IwWX1XRZAe0eYlZFvUAO43jWYmEEI1MJjIf-pezCJK-0c56nfnghuVFGv1114zmZMZ4u05pxGrWi1KhtBQATdgnPdKZ1K-xDCJjQDqXGQA3qzLhehnfaT3QmEzqA0/s400/DSC_6852.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816724836769618" /></a>Although the original recipe uses only parmesan cheese, I grated up some mozzarella, because I'm a huge fan and I think it goes great with eggs!</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1JWTHbqlOkF3To7mBns7JFZ6CfUZS6l5YPg7253PdJ_lReLv78jrwVoJ65cIT7BoidYh3AQbjFvNIgtN3H_bUK0cw94aoOItj_F9oOSZZkT9VUXAPvZBMc6pj-Ak87LZbS5cO8cM4WLo/s1600/DSC_6854.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1JWTHbqlOkF3To7mBns7JFZ6CfUZS6l5YPg7253PdJ_lReLv78jrwVoJ65cIT7BoidYh3AQbjFvNIgtN3H_bUK0cw94aoOItj_F9oOSZZkT9VUXAPvZBMc6pj-Ak87LZbS5cO8cM4WLo/s400/DSC_6854.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816727572408642" /></a>Next up, whisk up the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzbwgEw7ZTz0CR-6n7D6WQaMu6BUyiMoe4n051-Rt_wLliiBO-9eRIHKXBRk_S4nUuntxq40R6bqd8p4SRi0iP3-nl6XI_d43fdu-C3fMY9f29uysd4UH48bW9voX5O-diifN22YVjAw/s1600/DSC_6857.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzbwgEw7ZTz0CR-6n7D6WQaMu6BUyiMoe4n051-Rt_wLliiBO-9eRIHKXBRk_S4nUuntxq40R6bqd8p4SRi0iP3-nl6XI_d43fdu-C3fMY9f29uysd4UH48bW9voX5O-diifN22YVjAw/s400/DSC_6857.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816719053694658" /></a>As they sauté, the zucchini and onions make the kitchen smell oh so good!</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUI0qn0jLVdMKybfnRTIahyvsJwhSQCQYPV0QiV3faXIuH4CLe-uw53VHVcu_AtGleEVcZJuBUFj8W54zuR6bq82wI48d-ap5A-TSZLzgMOqSYVzO4ugIemBScvGWhFUE0wxBqjm0RoI/s1600/DSC_6859.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUI0qn0jLVdMKybfnRTIahyvsJwhSQCQYPV0QiV3faXIuH4CLe-uw53VHVcu_AtGleEVcZJuBUFj8W54zuR6bq82wI48d-ap5A-TSZLzgMOqSYVzO4ugIemBScvGWhFUE0wxBqjm0RoI/s400/DSC_6859.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816414202024802" /></a> Rather than keep the veggies in a skillet—for travel convenience—I transferred to this casserole dish, and sprinkled on some of the cheese. </div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fJX8anqfHOZOlct3Rk9FX0PbDwSJPyKx9ejsS9zyiR7TSwV5YU6z3Ai3k9MC67XkX-KFvKnYsyXSDvGOya8aP1X5loZ6e4sgZ_O3n8B_bFR6y4IYy6PjyoGYhZyMVT0KVnCnmIGziOs/s1600/DSC_6860.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fJX8anqfHOZOlct3Rk9FX0PbDwSJPyKx9ejsS9zyiR7TSwV5YU6z3Ai3k9MC67XkX-KFvKnYsyXSDvGOya8aP1X5loZ6e4sgZ_O3n8B_bFR6y4IYy6PjyoGYhZyMVT0KVnCnmIGziOs/s400/DSC_6860.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816412929784290" /></a>I popped it in the oven for about 15 minutes—then broiled it slightly.</div><div>
<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0mQxPhA3CFIYltc0aOhzcfCOi6-QEw0nuL7pP_T-3lh6v2Fjdu-lmdQl5NCSKbsj5SFst9EQcFhg3-ZT1MiieBcE3yZhaJtysF-y9l9QjOkUrxZgf9nZZ-qjMmeMFaMmDDJP6lTxH4w/s400/DSC_6867.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816404236068994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 248px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Top with the rest of the cheese, fresh chopped basil, and chopped onions.</span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OyQcd-VeNTfKLrTdUPGQmuOP1AKKlDLqSsAwmdDE-vcCsLclLFSCzK2bqt2iuMPWXi2g_y413TcddxBUFFhg6MZnL3FfjjuU-YmB9eHld4jvftdq74RNQpFm8krIgiU4KzZuCL1Ktf4/s1600/DSC_6863.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0mQxPhA3CFIYltc0aOhzcfCOi6-QEw0nuL7pP_T-3lh6v2Fjdu-lmdQl5NCSKbsj5SFst9EQcFhg3-ZT1MiieBcE3yZhaJtysF-y9l9QjOkUrxZgf9nZZ-qjMmeMFaMmDDJP6lTxH4w/s1600/DSC_6867.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinj68Q5WmjF2uvdH1Je0UJp9c6hj2X0TsQT1G3pYmquTCuOV8KVe3a9dykmy56RzmDlk19rnCcvcKxo3kNbKBkgYeyiStxE4H8YS3F8dcYSZNGU4X0-RyEMfBjzVu8iZOiRh8rrzUYmx4/s1600/DSC_6869.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinj68Q5WmjF2uvdH1Je0UJp9c6hj2X0TsQT1G3pYmquTCuOV8KVe3a9dykmy56RzmDlk19rnCcvcKxo3kNbKBkgYeyiStxE4H8YS3F8dcYSZNGU4X0-RyEMfBjzVu8iZOiRh8rrzUYmx4/s400/DSC_6869.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644816397611341346" /></a>This is a great, healthy, summery, side dish that is easy to prepare and oh so flavorful!</div><div>
<br /></div><div><b>Zucchini-Onion Frittata</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Adapted from Southern Living</span></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><div>1 tablespoons butter</div><div>1 tablespoons olive oil</div><div>2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced</div><div>1/2 medium onion, sliced</div><div>1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided</div><div>1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese, divided</div><div>8 large eggs</div><div>1/4 cup milk</div><div>1 teaspoon salt</div><div>1/2 teaspoon pepper</div><div>1/4 cup chopped fresh basil</div><div>Garnish: chopped seeded plum tomatoes</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Directions</div><div>Melt butter with oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add zucchini and onion, and sauté 12 to 14 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from heat. If desired transfer to a casserole dish. Top with half of the cheeses. </div><div>Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients at least 1 minute or until well blended. Pour over vegetable mixture.</div><div>Bake at 350° for 13 to 15 minutes or until set; increase oven temperature to broil, and broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. If using a casseroled dish, watch carefully while broiling, you may also wish to skip the broiling. Sprinkle evenly with remaining chesses and basil. Garnish with tomatoes if desired.</div></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 8 servings</span></div><div>
<br /></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-47751167580717358362011-08-20T14:17:00.009-04:002011-08-21T07:52:58.436-04:00Walmut Pear Salad<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkXkYB26BmJ8waved2T3ZkA9LmxZW3UDrD6X1cfhGfTIieOp3jtTqFAWFmeWBeoTfMHJFU54mABom6WTl_5mPqR_vajT7KVBiCaMzK9dWElLI0gpeo1My8_OXkB7RtCikfknEtJgAOK8/s400/082011_3493.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643005279303224514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Recently, a friend at church brought buckets full of sweet pears they had picked from their burgeoning trees. I brought home a bag of the sweet juicy fruit. My thought was that they would go perfectly in this salad.</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5PJ72qaL1QRY_4jp9PtoN4ZrsmKGBLlS1O6jH6wBx0iveBIh_VWb-qqCdNGGIGxePTUy2qRkXJzg32K4OHHS68IrNgDRdYqLZRD7nJ4NeL-IEv_EDllSHIb_lCXDvGSVNVsvWmsY6-w/s1600/082011_3474.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5PJ72qaL1QRY_4jp9PtoN4ZrsmKGBLlS1O6jH6wBx0iveBIh_VWb-qqCdNGGIGxePTUy2qRkXJzg32K4OHHS68IrNgDRdYqLZRD7nJ4NeL-IEv_EDllSHIb_lCXDvGSVNVsvWmsY6-w/s400/082011_3474.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643005289108338530" /></a>I actually prefer to call this "Asian Pear Salad." The soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic certainly give it an Asian flare.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHA29AWWv-71ulwVl5SboDtAuobxRfgQaEsEevi8X3lxTlbUdsWx2rVX02Vkp0w7JZe41BZYUxFfiD-KXNIRdW2zndcvOgSTd2bCvnDV6yoU9GOibwPPTv6KkTLv1LPodpdnaDwHLrbLU/s1600/082011_3476.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHA29AWWv-71ulwVl5SboDtAuobxRfgQaEsEevi8X3lxTlbUdsWx2rVX02Vkp0w7JZe41BZYUxFfiD-KXNIRdW2zndcvOgSTd2bCvnDV6yoU9GOibwPPTv6KkTLv1LPodpdnaDwHLrbLU/s400/082011_3476.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643005282814901058" /></a>
<br /></div><div>For that reason it really pairs well (pun intended), with dishes like Kung Pao chicken, stir fries, beef or chicken teriyaki, and of course Sushi!</div><div>
<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CVPeIThQUgZyXG949N3Zct9yTt1VrtAKXVaR2HjN5OhbmWhURkHNhVWa-nNGDb9wSdJ0T1-Ve7z9Vms8_EYf1nAdsSZWpHh5dYp_iyHmqLTIQdZPyEEfFwUiKbSceE7Q0Vy2dscpzpc/s1600/082011_3481.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CVPeIThQUgZyXG949N3Zct9yTt1VrtAKXVaR2HjN5OhbmWhURkHNhVWa-nNGDb9wSdJ0T1-Ve7z9Vms8_EYf1nAdsSZWpHh5dYp_iyHmqLTIQdZPyEEfFwUiKbSceE7Q0Vy2dscpzpc/s400/082011_3481.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643005285837800770" /></a>It is an all around great salad and would be a complement to other salads as well.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeHyNtAscqlTLpFE494mpYAF0Pgm7rjOecuazRd16QgYXD3JSX-OkLxYCRUvrW4w7JuwcGxXMacJpmbGLx2_O7S0nmHQTd_Ln0-qYrQAr_vcN99e8fn1ne_JIr5XvnuJz1unJ6CynojM/s1600/082011_3486.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeHyNtAscqlTLpFE494mpYAF0Pgm7rjOecuazRd16QgYXD3JSX-OkLxYCRUvrW4w7JuwcGxXMacJpmbGLx2_O7S0nmHQTd_Ln0-qYrQAr_vcN99e8fn1ne_JIr5XvnuJz1unJ6CynojM/s400/082011_3486.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643005280036045426" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Drizzle on your dressing and enjoy all the flavor. </div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkXkYB26BmJ8waved2T3ZkA9LmxZW3UDrD6X1cfhGfTIieOp3jtTqFAWFmeWBeoTfMHJFU54mABom6WTl_5mPqR_vajT7KVBiCaMzK9dWElLI0gpeo1My8_OXkB7RtCikfknEtJgAOK8/s1600/082011_3493.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><b>Walnut Pear Salad</b></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>8 small or 4 large Boston lettuce leaves, torn if preferred (if unavailable, use Romaine, Bibb, Red Leaf)</li><li>2 small pears (any variety)</li><li>1/4 cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped</li></ul></div><div>Dressing</div><div><ul><li>1 tablespoon cider vinegar</li><li>2 teaspoons vegetable oil</li><li>2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce</li><li>1/4 cup green onions, chopped</li><li>1 clove garlic, minced</li><li>1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger</li></ul></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Line four salad plates with the lettuce leaves. Set aside. </div><div>To prepare the dressing, in a medium bowl combine the dressing ingredients.</div><div>Pare, core and slice the pears. (If not serving the salad immediately, toss the pears with a little lemon juice to keep them from discoloring).</div><div>Arrange the pear slice on the lettuce and drizzle evenly with the dressing. Sprinkle evenly with the walnuts.</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Yield: 4 servings </span></div><div>
<br /></div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-48055392706272077642011-08-15T12:27:00.009-04:002011-08-16T07:11:28.490-04:00Lemon Ricotta Pancakes<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sIrb06jxzelvy6HNsKnIQuYUXNr5hnjRrLVmSKHEE3dmRcrJ7PL2uhyLaBV_3L0WOWp21lH13rotpkowOZ9tFc9m6itYkC1FIQtwZeTXeyr8I-QA4N_EgQsye2qbYAso51gKiksNs4o/s400/081511_3455.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243137753136098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div>I know I have mentioned here before my deep love for all things breakfast. Pancakes are right at the top of my list for great morning fare, perhaps with a side of crisp bacon and a nice hot cup of coffee. What a great way to start a day!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfcsWkSixhmPfF9b1lb4bSgjC_M0nUozMsWTKe5V-_ebJHyaCDQ1xE1NYRufgsGU7pYujFm-OB1EchbyEFVyiU7jsjG48CGsPrchLhfN-uCUkgkHt-F8BP17gXdB8aO6suHwqmodz8NWU/s400/081511_3458.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243127236130482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">So, I was recently at the library and this is what went home with me. This, is what I call a good time. I know—I'm a cookbook nerd! I don't mind cuddling up to one anytime of day!</span></span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8PRVC1EtuSrYrYLtEkcBxD6onOWJafUCcM10Cps16ssYbLOQqsT2VpLy4ZbC9oZXtuzBur1bnMnSTO_bv3ondkNAbWS65AaVqfwyiuuNKXXsBWLsS1R-y1cdKjSO7ZfZL2dV2rcxUig/s400/081511_3457.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243131428193202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Inside this Moosewood Restaurant cookbook I discovered these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. I new when I saw it, I had to try it. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aydbtJb_NMulVq4NbG3jED2PPmezSJ9cfKyN8w9LLd9lJFnha3VuUOZgSQDF2ZhNMX0alxhrNwiA9xTmO7XxwNTHsYvaFv-fn133wOWUebEmkQrqG9qjSEOKpYV7OU0ppHG02-05JSA/s1600/081511_3429.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aydbtJb_NMulVq4NbG3jED2PPmezSJ9cfKyN8w9LLd9lJFnha3VuUOZgSQDF2ZhNMX0alxhrNwiA9xTmO7XxwNTHsYvaFv-fn133wOWUebEmkQrqG9qjSEOKpYV7OU0ppHG02-05JSA/s400/081511_3429.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243389433990578" /></a>The ingredients are simple enough. I always love the combination of lemon and blueberry.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiV3DNeZniu8o_jdeEdlX43jUQJiBsyV9BZtlEo0qP0PRXs3wnJil00PUTKy89B9_hEWza171OZc_uLX7IOmWHYhsEFeVE1H0i26iE09rj1-7Ia-px8pMT4qwVZL9P8AyEHBDsa1AejLw/s1600/081511_3431.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiV3DNeZniu8o_jdeEdlX43jUQJiBsyV9BZtlEo0qP0PRXs3wnJil00PUTKy89B9_hEWza171OZc_uLX7IOmWHYhsEFeVE1H0i26iE09rj1-7Ia-px8pMT4qwVZL9P8AyEHBDsa1AejLw/s400/081511_3431.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243387798077618" /></a>To start, we separated 6 eggs. Don't let those egg yolks go to waste...</div><div>
<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwmsaJnfytq6MYj1hqYkzGJivFN5fiIuezl4tUbTnLBVUIzIO9XDmLUl3NP-qlN8lPFJG4q4axVVa8D4ZyWqRbDBPOK_9LK-8OZxohHbQWIQEWDDq70lwxz2ekxCiB2helU4PtIyL6RxM/s1600/081511_3438.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwmsaJnfytq6MYj1hqYkzGJivFN5fiIuezl4tUbTnLBVUIzIO9XDmLUl3NP-qlN8lPFJG4q4axVVa8D4ZyWqRbDBPOK_9LK-8OZxohHbQWIQEWDDq70lwxz2ekxCiB2helU4PtIyL6RxM/s400/081511_3438.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243382500953842" /></a>My imagination was running wild with what to do with the rich egg yolks…perhaps some creme brulee, or how about some homemade ice cream? </div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYo3z_DpACdCm7AkBgD1mj91A-wNJBDcfLWFxwMRHwoymUqpr2SHzMqeBkfR3S4BTbM4Jp3OH4eI-ZegcFJuxKv2nfNCQ8Vlvbnqei6UyDkfmStLZXx928L8O1jJbCCbQf99ZUhKubayo/s1600/081511_3442.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYo3z_DpACdCm7AkBgD1mj91A-wNJBDcfLWFxwMRHwoymUqpr2SHzMqeBkfR3S4BTbM4Jp3OH4eI-ZegcFJuxKv2nfNCQ8Vlvbnqei6UyDkfmStLZXx928L8O1jJbCCbQf99ZUhKubayo/s400/081511_3442.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243382220955138" /></a>The egg whites after beating. What do you think, do they look "fluffy" to you?</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGzd4wp6urkUcQtLpaLTpHTJev4cE21JoONYZn_CzyAzlh0WDWmujnBzDOTYqaxl40b7KBS7NXC6eNcUHduu3cCWuhfLFqmQ1r5mkptdp6pRpZCe6VAJKs2S8sEE0jw-mPrere2z1ywg/s1600/081511_3448.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvaXOLBdf4SvtEzQG3eytz-3pxh4YtbhaALVU3zpxZBdwZqZMGkSsPQHWsKFeKs2tw-5oUeTyoPZO3QdLhJhKtSlROLTki-y08FgvGS3FV6mFGrE1aHdop7lUP0NvBg0CXstn1k2fzD4c/s1600/081511_3453.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvaXOLBdf4SvtEzQG3eytz-3pxh4YtbhaALVU3zpxZBdwZqZMGkSsPQHWsKFeKs2tw-5oUeTyoPZO3QdLhJhKtSlROLTki-y08FgvGS3FV6mFGrE1aHdop7lUP0NvBg0CXstn1k2fzD4c/s400/081511_3453.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243136656631986" /></a>We didn't end up putting any syrup on these, just some butter and fresh blueberries. Try them with any combination of fruit and perhaps a dollop of whipped cream. Another serving suggestion would be as a dessert, topped with ice cream and fruit. Yum!
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<br /></div></div><div><b>Lemon Ricotta Pancakes</b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">From Moosewood Restaurant New Classics</span></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Dry Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>2/3 cup unbleached white flour</li><li>2 tablespoons sugar</li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar</li><li>pinch of cinnamon</li></ul></div><div>Wet Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>6 egg whites </li><li>2 cups ricotta cheese</li><li>1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</li><li>2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel</li><li>1/4 cup fresh blueberries or pitted cherries, thawed frozen blueberries can also be used.</li></ul></div><div>
<br /></div><div>In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until fluffy. Thoroughly fold in the ricotta, vanilla, and lemon peel and then the fruit. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just enough to combine. </div><div>Lightly oil a skillet or griddle and place on medium-high heat. Use about 1/4 cup of better for each pancake. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on the first side until bubbles appear on the top. Turn the pancakes and cook on the second side until golden brown, about 1 minute.</div><div>Serve topped with your favorite syrup, additional fruit, or fresh whipped cream. </div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Yield: 4 servings</span></div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-49975541710166626142011-08-13T10:04:00.007-04:002011-08-13T10:50:16.662-04:00Shrimp Salad<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSviY7UidKSldvYfWPXPEmNnJHYFVQhFnrCzYlwYHNq2TzlSIoPGRbNckqUJ6EOvnI2Eb4onWp6W2I0k2hatQxyflryotj5fO40Rq4YwLwJZ7YA6ow8CT6UYy1cMbwzeASqhR5wegTDW4/s400/081211_3351.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640342337548462594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">
<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span>Easy, elegant, versatile and oh so good! How can you go wrong with this salad? I recently catered an event where I made this salad and I had several people ask me for the recipe. It's too good not to share. And, it's so perfect for summer!</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VVM_TwcaLHhhuyjJagDKRoh7m66qigo0R_weD8JviqkLGjOhi3Np8Vs_BYJy7qeu9p7xGKwQLxKYtvR5DoJSkt54Ih2hx7BE_eJbFLlRFv-l3VXGIHCyTajNZICFxNvClEL3e9QpFf8/s400/081211_3344.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640342339955319858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I start by taking my thawed, already cooked shrimp and laying them on a paper towel to get all the moisture out.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdcRqtFSQuX5GBjlhIz16Ly8_XB2whLlQPj4Hhtuwrw6al7p_d_J5_qdPnBULUWh-M7dEmarDkm1EVX2JJV0pf65-11NlAjDUKfmN8F5pMOWQFPx7sTFLQ1UQHZEjDY9ki3wYvvoGAJZo/s400/081211_3346.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640342339602149410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">A few simple ingredients all thrown in a bowl ready to stir-up and you are done. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBLz7xNNFDV2ZCfHjeEVI3hGrhALC2-1GOt8A28TOqRz2i2NHyLS6wGhL2Q2ttDyh_f3_zaG-K_QcLqybSYonl2bG3q9FH4BJ8I45hvOs8Gs4HwYyB0Qa4ry8FL2xuTFxox1KBvi6oDw/s400/081211_3361.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640342331825525042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I love all the possibilities with this salad. You can serve it as a stand alone, in a bowl for lunch. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> </span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89gVpGcINYwjkqCHar6qdhlw0C4sdQCT2FE_xgJk3BmffSy2G7DyEMXZtktGbynSJaxUWagw9yzFlAu9iQLz14_Z_ww6Brg0U-5pCxP2MwC3Kc_Dc3QJ6p2CP2S5b8m1lveP5K5ir748/s1600/081211_3377.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89gVpGcINYwjkqCHar6qdhlw0C4sdQCT2FE_xgJk3BmffSy2G7DyEMXZtktGbynSJaxUWagw9yzFlAu9iQLz14_Z_ww6Brg0U-5pCxP2MwC3Kc_Dc3QJ6p2CP2S5b8m1lveP5K5ir748/s400/081211_3377.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640342332129460850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></div><div>
<br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">You can also serve it as an appetizer with crackers. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSviY7UidKSldvYfWPXPEmNnJHYFVQhFnrCzYlwYHNq2TzlSIoPGRbNckqUJ6EOvnI2Eb4onWp6W2I0k2hatQxyflryotj5fO40Rq4YwLwJZ7YA6ow8CT6UYy1cMbwzeASqhR5wegTDW4/s400/081211_3351.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640342337548462594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span><div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And of course, it would be a great first course to any meal, baked fish or grilled chicken or beef, to name a few. I have also made this ahead of time and packed it up for a picnic lunch or dinner. </span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><b>Shrimp Salad</b></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Ingredients </div><div><ul><li>4 cups chopped cooked shrimp</li><li>3 thinly sliced green onions</li><li>2 diced celery ribs</li></ul></div><div>Dressing:</div><div><ul><li>1/2 cup mayonnaise</li><li>2 teaspoons grated lemon rind</li><li>1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper</li><li>salt and pepper to taste</li></ul></div><div>
<br /></div><div>Place shrimp, green onions and celery in a bowl. In a separate bowl stir together the dressing ingredients. Stir together shrimp mixture and dressing. </div><div>See above for serving ideas. </div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-30572731060457324502011-08-08T20:48:00.008-04:002011-08-09T06:45:15.482-04:00Chocolate Chip Bars<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-kvFjk5pLVqX0E7rua-JEPcFbdMhAn5gROYwF_AvSidHKS-_Rv8JA8Gee4HEtoRvonWS0ma_euv0zcZYoOP6Wi6SG9nu78VGaSjewnd8GAyTQSEQknppwzMn3nfWPUSH9lYFH7sGYamo/s400/DSC_6716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638654324712808994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">
<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span>Believe it or not, I have actually made these 3 times in the last week and a half. These treats were my contribution to a couple of different church functions. One was for our "5th Sunday Sing" that we had (a week postponed) at our church this past Sunday.</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWSs-lRw6qO5xDjl-85n4IoxJg-EPxPd__gP-PeWo395mYkQCsLE1bB0YZXtIBCzxOsVAcm2zqfCpk2qGH4sMLlGdFBSY6xJNwh-5LZqzc3zsxk1yKSCYIxpJfJfoCuy7zDeVO0AxLvs/s400/DSC_6717.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638654320447590386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">
<br /></span></div><div> In spite of my intention to take all the pictures before I left for the event, I ran out of time and didn't get any shots of the finished product. I came home with a completely empty plate, so I knew I would have to make them again. Was the empty plate a sign of their popularity? Oh yeah! Many people raved. </div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFpwMZ5swwHE3zxGHgJgP2i2uqa-zj4kQkhaxuyJPfNGnwH0CEx8z0HNmY5kLMIp-PjyGJP1F99o7uQhvP_R3OnJcaIJ5odlgicUkfpr9mGhEjRDPYLo-N0IO3E5jz-Y5DOx8EI6SqlU/s400/DSC_6689.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638654320322099218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 293px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I have had way too many cookie bars that are, on the dry side. So I went to a very trusted source to find the best of the best bars and cookies.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3y-Nzh1RbQABXUmfl9vkCJhP_Ua9SSg6pBt4oiGC3HlNq2eWynCmvhbpAOYk9SCiOPYPBojSHyo8UWznAJ2LLPtxVYV52r6uSwgoFoYUj-ZrENFjN2Rm0S8R6zKc8ceUJznnRrtQVzb8/s1600/DSC_6700.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3y-Nzh1RbQABXUmfl9vkCJhP_Ua9SSg6pBt4oiGC3HlNq2eWynCmvhbpAOYk9SCiOPYPBojSHyo8UWznAJ2LLPtxVYV52r6uSwgoFoYUj-ZrENFjN2Rm0S8R6zKc8ceUJznnRrtQVzb8/s400/DSC_6700.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638654312299560610" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></div><div>Anna over at <a href="http://www.cookiemadness.net/2011/02/a-big-batch-chocolate-chip-bar-recipe/">Cookie Madness</a> has a whole treasure trove of great recipes for cookies, bars, brownies and desserts. I knew I could trust her to come through and these were perfect. </div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZF5F8mnf8lNBEjIEw0p-xmc7uAC5Je-m9vnHpYsrKPO744j1sp9ctDfhHFLgzzFUk2tt2xkBWzyDRamV4gs_4uNdcCG3KMf30e_3K8Lpa3eSW3p4kl-bwB2TIIPhs2xANDC-wSRKmvV4/s400/DSC_6713.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638654488210340866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 254px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">They were moist, full and flavor and loaded with chocolate. Now we have plenty for all my hungry boys to eat over the next few days.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyceSfBRUOgjmRgQYpkLDV9qCrZE4rhY8f4UtpZUozJXCb82JXhwEZg1hGceJ8a1MKhMYw6g-ovx1MH6nkRG04ieezPgTTt_ObVVvat_cFLlHfMkwrW7fgpMKEG2FEJw1iYHbauNfhtA/s400/DSC_6720.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638654492381402514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Anna's version was larger and went in a 15x10 inch pan. I cut the recipe in half to fit in a 13x9. </span></span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b>Chocolate Chip Bars</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted slightly from Cookie Madness</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Ingredients</span></div><div><ul><li>1/2 cup (1 stick) regular salted butter</li><li>1/2 cup granulated sugar</li><li>1/2 cup brown sugar, packed</li><li>2 large eggs</li><li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</li><li>1 3/4 cups all purpose four</li><li>3/4 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)</li><li>1 (12 ounce) package of semi-sweet chocolate chips</li><li>1 cup chopped pecans (optional)</li></ul></div><div>Directions</div><div>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</div><div>Cream the butter and sugars, beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and blend in. Add chips and nuts. Spread in a greased 13x9 inch baking pan and bake for 20 minutes or until bars appear set. Cool and cut into bars.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-45852271807833195562011-08-04T12:30:00.009-04:002011-08-17T07:15:19.994-04:00Zucchini Pancakes<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCVRkPIQL_WQb783AwIZmc4vfN_qhGdi6V6FCba-36b9KD3R1_tJpIjL59Gw4q5JygdW7aTKyRDbj5bWDzO2mGeE_PDxYRpJqGIay2XuJwjIcnrVd7tbZQOyFe4uqCKaXc9-eP-vEByk/s400/080111_3279.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637040051208904482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div>Are you getting lots of zucchini from your garden or perhaps the farmer's market? Looking for a different way to prepare it? We enjoyed these zucchini pancakes as a great side dish to just about any entrée. I love the fresh colorful foods of summer!</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMY7d9zYwBYbbPKbWvCpNFcZKYDzvVRtjDK1P4kMpSBcslD4e3jufXB6r1Dqx1YB4p06tXNUuLYVw1oe7vSF0BmgFyBTsZqHonQuehf0WIMuJv-ioK_AogDIsbfv1b5kbwfDNfEAg9IoQ/s1600/080111_3261.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMY7d9zYwBYbbPKbWvCpNFcZKYDzvVRtjDK1P4kMpSBcslD4e3jufXB6r1Dqx1YB4p06tXNUuLYVw1oe7vSF0BmgFyBTsZqHonQuehf0WIMuJv-ioK_AogDIsbfv1b5kbwfDNfEAg9IoQ/s400/080111_3261.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637040139836584850" /></a>
<br /><div>These beauties came straight from our garden. We are presently also getting some squash, green beans, peppers and a variety of tomatoes. <div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ER8PIxwR6LWB0uVcEG9p8skmQt40cdkI3gvjrdsUCxm4ApUcMjRg7tpTLVbthXDmyxQwp60DB-TQBYVDnKcu7iRQni6oPMll8_HNIxNOq2AE_frnlck7pHaRIUrTR49QzC0zIjPKcag/s1600/080111_3264.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ER8PIxwR6LWB0uVcEG9p8skmQt40cdkI3gvjrdsUCxm4ApUcMjRg7tpTLVbthXDmyxQwp60DB-TQBYVDnKcu7iRQni6oPMll8_HNIxNOq2AE_frnlck7pHaRIUrTR49QzC0zIjPKcag/s400/080111_3264.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637040064620109442" /></a>
<br /></div><div>These savory pancakes are easy to throw together. Starting with just 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivixR2qm00Pu6qk_fxvU98n1BrJJCoH9bOPd-9yayGC1SC-PU8YdwFNceBFlSHEcCw4ktBkAfRjWJaY8olw2jlqzTA0-zEC21JG6WxZcSevPD1wtPoZl0lxss3BvlLoiajNikfjb3g6S0/s1600/080111_3266.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivixR2qm00Pu6qk_fxvU98n1BrJJCoH9bOPd-9yayGC1SC-PU8YdwFNceBFlSHEcCw4ktBkAfRjWJaY8olw2jlqzTA0-zEC21JG6WxZcSevPD1wtPoZl0lxss3BvlLoiajNikfjb3g6S0/s400/080111_3266.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637040061533829490" /></a>Next comes the egg, fresh parmesan cheese, flour, and a pinch of this and that and they're ready for the griddle.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgif3pAGTsgfFigZzJg_YpvKlwb8s_JKPdY59xmII164htwjYOiFJeqOd9vOhaA6NLciHAawKO4AVw_KHdqFZa5DukL6v2EPbNe5cIQuLix8sYltz5gtJ5_eARL3zFIzZSQK37DXImlPm8/s1600/080111_3271.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgif3pAGTsgfFigZzJg_YpvKlwb8s_JKPdY59xmII164htwjYOiFJeqOd9vOhaA6NLciHAawKO4AVw_KHdqFZa5DukL6v2EPbNe5cIQuLix8sYltz5gtJ5_eARL3zFIzZSQK37DXImlPm8/s400/080111_3271.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637040057957598946" /></a>
<br /></div><div>It helps to have a nice big griddle, but if you don't have one, no worries, just use a frying pan.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGddrnfwjFKkK5dIt5lJdSBvmZenwiZaBJ21db550aZliNXnvYRlbxM9YDsgSuaKgE8AnSeXda9AwtnIMonb-I5g8FJCDExlnZNpc_Y86_nSAdEdbOVpc4jxWQvfVQcirJ_t75Ig1rnp8/s1600/080111_3272.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGddrnfwjFKkK5dIt5lJdSBvmZenwiZaBJ21db550aZliNXnvYRlbxM9YDsgSuaKgE8AnSeXda9AwtnIMonb-I5g8FJCDExlnZNpc_Y86_nSAdEdbOVpc4jxWQvfVQcirJ_t75Ig1rnp8/s400/080111_3272.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637040054967469346" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Fresh zucchini + simple ingredients = a wonderfully tasty side dish. Cooked to golden brown perfection–yum!</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This post has been linked to <a href="http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/08/ingredient-spotlight-zucchini.html#more-4814">Eat at Home</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Zucchini Pancakes </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Adapted from Taste of Home</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">Ingredients</div><div style="text-align: left;">1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons four</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/8 teaspoon baking soda</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/8 teaspoon salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dash pepper</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 egg, lightly beaten</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon canola oil</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Directions</div><div style="text-align: left;">In a sieve or colander, drain the zucchini, squeezing to remove</div><div style="text-align: left;">excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the</div><div style="text-align: left;">baking mix, cheese and pepper. Stir in egg until blended. Add the</div><div style="text-align: left;">zucchini; toss to coat.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;">In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; drop 1/4 cupfuls of</div><div style="text-align: left;">batter into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Fry for 2 minutes on</div><div style="text-align: left;">each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Yield: 4 servings.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Nutrition Facts: 1 pancake equals 88 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.</span></div><div>
<br /></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCVRkPIQL_WQb783AwIZmc4vfN_qhGdi6V6FCba-36b9KD3R1_tJpIjL59Gw4q5JygdW7aTKyRDbj5bWDzO2mGeE_PDxYRpJqGIay2XuJwjIcnrVd7tbZQOyFe4uqCKaXc9-eP-vEByk/s1600/080111_3279.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759578458430662250.post-90245754316903378082011-07-28T11:46:00.014-04:002011-07-29T09:30:02.581-04:00Lemon Basil Sorbet<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXBWMkUddOkxrgflnF6N44_8CdCxSop3697NoKyq37Q3WWhdd98WJGbrOcvxPda77OxIjbGmFVD-AYoGZ7EfhyOpdjQMoNeWSP3oKau46jQQf5KPJ_gWR9jA2aAsbYiouqV-EYFtxxa8/s400/072311_3234.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430575518851042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Hot summer days are great occasions for cool and refreshing lemon sorbet. It has been scorching and humid here the last couple of weeks. This treat is light and perfect for cooling off at the end of the day.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBYrJ1j_jKrCF0x-YRHya1r__SnGNOpluOC3u_IsbOUY_xOy0Xz1qw3Gg2rZ6tuCKAwLvS9R7O1vqeN9l6-hLh8LvlYDFRaPs56MP7u0E9e5ZC5Th_BfdFm3fX-6j1Ojag9pw9kf2wUM/s400/herbs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634467576859801554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I have tons of basil growing and I like to find fun ways of using it. Here is my container garden that sits on my deck, right outside my kitchen. It really makes it convenient for when you need to grab a handful of herbs while cooking. There are a few more basil plants growing in my garden. I always like to have plenty on hand for pesto and lots of Italian dishes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim32RcUYVXfIFl-P0ogBLGaI_tAa-I80L2iZE1XKlfjDrh65axWh9lxTcn1lt4PIQXr0tcqarW4v6f_2x6eoe3T_HFaHukBdc26qdfWqQIPY8zBc_d0sEkDOZ2-78LazC6soYoiui26f0/s400/lemonandleaves.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634431269073784418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">The star ingredients, right before cutting, zesting, juicing and enjoying the aroma from such tasks.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObWZCEaYyXt8Q2ZvtYtGN8Jo5Ih_i5l9uob7MJvpY7HlYLn4uW97F4Y8N2mUFAmJG-EVWk_6IKpImaEYXGVzggrNeZoapmORaW1ia4gUDBNpnebD3mejCZUrcO2e_sdH4Xyx-2zpjhlU/s400/072311_3184.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430863389772130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Zesting!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhT7_ycbL7ZVc_0CgzTNw16DcPIa5qGyh0q8I10aEoQMTMOxA3a20jV3duM3suAgJMKk59LIgHKhFsoeLt0-wcMg99h9UBa8_7HoLIam-ZdwSFz_DoqPrq0bZyZHZOMnwaw_3yFLdACg/s400/072311_3197.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430858958244418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Juicing!</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDJktzzVQ7t45Q_3l7rsS8LDfVdnKaWCHTBK00q-SEtEMUfo7O1Un4BFEtexfVLNmcQw1_f-jz2wQN0W_u_GuCAV9mYm247aT22ruFDUx1wuHd-2feW9fCgeVCkOKCa1k-pD4qDy7Xis/s400/072311_3212.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430858599355362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Cutting the fragrant basil to steep with the lemon, sugar and water.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBHh-b33_Z1lQuCWluB3631Gg8DtlsC9TAbnGL_HXSbZZh3lOTqv5Aeh5OAFRZtubBf3t5XxrOQ_YVFnAnvBLm-t9gaJDNwbsSlYroomQuRMo3ZxH9CElOOTC19Ug6hVQA56rYnzGH64/s400/072311_3222.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430582833460002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Straining the steeped mixture.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXzTnAMi1QARJwB5LwVDKXWoGLqB1fodndh3iRgjK9fGCMUbAZQF5iFwZMNHGKjrzexNN58AJbdtlRAgs-q3nO5ucQdUEUNMvveNGDSSYJgdILWtkQsGiu1JH9lKaysm7udrfTTzs9DI/s400/072311_3231.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430584046283410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">Pouring into the ice cream maker, (or pour into bowl and freeze for several hours).</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictXhiLoHOtEqsXY48QkblU9jLchHinpKCYVzEEt_vAa7KrtHHAnFW43H2Yef6l7n8pV3BRVNUiqJWv84z1AOrSjSfLnr-qCoUyfiHryzhYHJVnbb_FYrbuAjy0bGhO2ZHOlbm1PkCJQc/s400/072311_3235.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634481680869220354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">The mouth-watering finished product.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsC_q8MSLK1losMwlyALAgJSfF5ZURIuMA-wxeN18pqDcyGSGY7Gaurr7dRcVocWbu1awYfnsu4PA15b3cvIlIz2h4SnqF1AbuL13Q3atqYzwEZSSq6Yq0LGXo6ke9KsQ8AtSGHtE3JUw/s400/072311_3244.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634430573957510354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And, a huge thank you to my new daughter-in-law who was visiting for the weekend. Those are her lovely hands in all the pictures. It sure was a help to this photographer!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b>Lemon Basil Sorbet</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Ingredients</span></span></div><div><ul><li>2 cups water</li><li>1/14 cups sugar</li><li>4-5 lemons (to equal 1 cup of juice)</li><li>12-15 fresh basil leaves</li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Directions</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Pour water and sugar into medium saucepan. Gently heat to dissolve sugar. Zest 1 lemon, juice all lemons to equal 1 cup of juice. Add zest and lemon juice to sugar/water mixture. Cut basil in thin strips and add to saucepan. Heat to just a boil over medium heat. Simmer and steep for 10 minutes. Taste after steeping, if you prefer more of a lemony taste, cut up lemon peels and add to mixture, steeping another 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer and allow to cool completely. After cooling pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions. Freeze for 2-4 hrs. Or, if you don't own an ice cream maker, just freeze for several hrs. after mixture has cooled.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Yield: 5 - 6 servings</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Packed Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821358076891100537noreply@blogger.com0