tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54156386769392614922024-03-12T20:26:49.946-07:00Let's DishOne cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. ~Virginia WoolfNathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-35568215333737596872012-02-27T14:00:00.003-08:002012-02-27T14:10:15.127-08:00Lemon Ricotta Pancakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsaIkikpChSzuqaEMUzzg4DY2jE7Nmecgzxd_zpGYEtDpPElmiEUSkL005Gz31HvUJK_2dqFdWCp9TAdahxMbf4AvNhCCarsmFuGmD5y6ua4dB_GuMeadWuhOuNwAfs2KuhB9IQLuWCc/s1600/IMG_8897.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsaIkikpChSzuqaEMUzzg4DY2jE7Nmecgzxd_zpGYEtDpPElmiEUSkL005Gz31HvUJK_2dqFdWCp9TAdahxMbf4AvNhCCarsmFuGmD5y6ua4dB_GuMeadWuhOuNwAfs2KuhB9IQLuWCc/s320/IMG_8897.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713941205851952610" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyowWrx_-8nLMtWfXN5Yfbxv8rdqda48_aJknSK43XjJdVPnv9zZN-ATBdFHvE8AVJ3iIgwU9IENmytG6rjS5xL0zzwyGSRe8sWqD0A_yIOwdDYWldzCJ5EJYwQWoYuJTrd0xxUxbKLrg/s1600/IMG_8898.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyowWrx_-8nLMtWfXN5Yfbxv8rdqda48_aJknSK43XjJdVPnv9zZN-ATBdFHvE8AVJ3iIgwU9IENmytG6rjS5xL0zzwyGSRe8sWqD0A_yIOwdDYWldzCJ5EJYwQWoYuJTrd0xxUxbKLrg/s320/IMG_8898.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713941201439585570" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">...so good I had to post the recipe after a many month hiatus. Try these. They are wonderful! They are more dense than a traditional pancake but in a good sense. The lemon flavor is just the right hint and a wonderful pairing with the blueberry sauce. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><b>Blueberry sauce</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 tablespoons water</span></p><p style="font-family: arial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and cornstarch and set aside.</p><p style="font-family: arial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">2. In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and stir in lemon juice and cornstarch mixture. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly. Cover to keep warm and set aside.</p><p style="font-family: arial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><b>Lemon Ricotta Pancakes</b></p></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />3 tablespoons granulated sugar<br />2 teaspoons baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1 cup ricotta cheese<br />1 large egg<br />2 large egg whites<br />1/2 cup fresh lemon juice<br />2 teaspoons grated lemon zest<br />1 tablespoon canola oil</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><b>Directions</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><div class="instructions" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">2. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, egg, egg whites, lemon juice, lemon zest, and canola oil. Gently fold this mixture into the dry ingredients until flour disappears. Don't over mix. The batter will be thick.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">3. Heat a griddle or a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Drop about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot griddle or skillet. Cook the pancakes until browned on the underside and beginning to set, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook the pancakes on the other side, about two minutes longer. Continue making pancakes until batter is gone. Serve warm with blueberry sauce.</span></p><div style="color: rgb(94, 89, 77); font-size: 14px; "><br /></div></div><div class="source" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; color: rgb(94, 89, 77); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></div></span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-48505142609113515752011-08-10T19:40:00.000-07:002011-08-10T19:47:07.311-07:00Summer Salad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_tv_EU6yCTK2GCdn1W9Ktn3XHaPKdNJOoiiJYtU5thG8fAUROW51yfgaoE3i7xpb9bTz-gb0jo1qp4x0WVHqEoU93j16hQgMkF1L8lD0LR71zFe-Xx57lLImHDtkRYiPVwctEDWEyPs/s1600/shot_1313027702366.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_tv_EU6yCTK2GCdn1W9Ktn3XHaPKdNJOoiiJYtU5thG8fAUROW51yfgaoE3i7xpb9bTz-gb0jo1qp4x0WVHqEoU93j16hQgMkF1L8lD0LR71zFe-Xx57lLImHDtkRYiPVwctEDWEyPs/s320/shot_1313027702366.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639422987782066674" /></a>I really enjoy a good salad in the summer, they just taste better than any other time of the year. Tonight I threw together a salad with seasonal berries, the fruits of my labor after picking blueberries yesterday. <div>
<br /></div><div>To make this salad I cut up a head of romaine lettuce, a handful of blueberries, a handful of strawberries quartered, a handful of dried cranberries and sprinkled sunflower seeds on top for crunch. (Any nut would be good, a slivered almond...yummo)! </div><div>
<br /></div><div>For dressing I used Annie's Poppyseed dressing (Lite). If you have never had poppyseed dressing it is slightly sweet and goes perfect with salad that have fruit in them. I can make my own poppyseed dressing but it always goes bad before I finish it, this way was easier. Having a busy little boy on my hands makes cooking already hard so easy is good!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Hope you try this salad & enjoy!</div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-8347803185234395382011-07-18T09:14:00.001-07:002011-07-18T09:20:56.481-07:00The best homemade Chinese take-out recipe!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUNoiHeXgAzgrhg6BHOLSHvM3S2JSEFc4z39vrDGK3R64JR4B70oFiXUM6HKt06Q51WMhHZNY3IiPosJiIMYGMCnLNuPVcjusdjGK5QIpRXrgJ2q4cpobfW4p6FC9aV3MRJ4i0f1UqGk/s1600/mail.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUNoiHeXgAzgrhg6BHOLSHvM3S2JSEFc4z39vrDGK3R64JR4B70oFiXUM6HKt06Q51WMhHZNY3IiPosJiIMYGMCnLNuPVcjusdjGK5QIpRXrgJ2q4cpobfW4p6FC9aV3MRJ4i0f1UqGk/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630726561125328130" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">As I have said before, I love Asian food. It is one of the types of good though that always seems to taste better at a restaurant though but I always like to try dishes with Asian flavors. I found this recipe but was nervous to try it because I feel like I am not the best at cooking beef. I do not like the flavor of over cooked beef so that is always a concern. I found this recipe on Pioneer Woman & knew I had to give it a try. I am happy to report it is a great recipe & turned out really well. Probably the best result & flavor I have ever had at making a stir fry recipe at home. I am going to make this recipe at home again soon, I am just waiting for my snow peas to grow in my garden. Try this recipe today, http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/10/beef-with-snow-peas/.</span>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-54330320890051878992011-07-14T09:31:00.001-07:002011-07-14T09:35:08.517-07:00Ah ha moment!So my little man is done with his homemade baby food & is devouring any big people food that is put in front of him. I had just made a big batch of organic baby food a month ago & was sad it was going to have to go to waste but then a light bulb went off. Ah ha! I am going to use the sweet potato & butternut squash purees to make two recipes I have been wanting to make. First, I'm going to make sweet potato & butternut squash enchiladas. Second, I want to make Ravioli using wonton wrappers. So I will let you know how it goes after I make them!Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-3493135982344428052011-06-22T20:05:00.001-07:002011-06-22T20:17:06.103-07:00Sesame Noodles-Hot or ColdI found this recipe a long time ago on Pioneer Woman and thought it looked extremely simple & good. I finally tried it tonight because I though the leftovers would be great cold for a picnic. If you had shredded carrots or some cooked chicken those would be great add-ins to this simple dish. I adjusted it from the original recipe, as I do with a lot of recipes and was satisfied with the way it turned out. If you think you can't cook, you can cook this recipe, I promise!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOdX7OAI-tqVPj6b2Lmqxzb8nzPtgDOLTn-o-VPQZxRkDU66zgetvJ816JkhGW_dQkbAPc-uTd-0wqj08FnSP8irOmrLITA4b-80c-tlsuyFqtIsUlW0xjEs4vvDwzKDGrN8bPe8UkcQ/s1600/IMG_20110622_191658.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOdX7OAI-tqVPj6b2Lmqxzb8nzPtgDOLTn-o-VPQZxRkDU66zgetvJ816JkhGW_dQkbAPc-uTd-0wqj08FnSP8irOmrLITA4b-80c-tlsuyFqtIsUlW0xjEs4vvDwzKDGrN8bPe8UkcQ/s320/IMG_20110622_191658.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621246194213205634" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b>Ingredients</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-12 ounces thin spaghetti noodle, cooked & drained</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1/4 cup soy sauce</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-2 tbsp sugar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-4 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-2 tbsp rice vinegar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 tbsp tabasco </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-4 tablespoons olive oil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1/4 tsp minced ginger</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-4 whole green onions thinly sliced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b>Directions</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1. Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl (except the noodles & green onions).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2. Pour sauce over warm noodles and toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onions & some sesame seeds if you have them on hand!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">3. Enjoy!</span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-51293999063945633692011-06-15T12:12:00.000-07:002011-06-15T14:00:42.384-07:00BBQ in the crockpot-a working mom's dream...Now that I have been back to work full-time I have been trying to make at least one meal a week in the crockpot. Last week I made another "whatever" I have in the pantry crockpot dinner. It was my first time doing boneless chicken breasts in the crockpot and it turned out amazing! So tender, tender enough in fact that my 11 month old could eat it. I also loved the fact I could just throw the chicken breasts in frozen because I HATE thawing chicken. I never can get it right before it starts to actually cook part way.<br /><br />So a couple days ago was another day I needed to come up with a dinner right out of my pantry and I wanted to utilize my reliable crockpot. I decided I wanted to make bbq chicken. I found a recipe and I can report back that it turned out wonderful.<br /><br />The first night I served it over rice and the next night we made bbq sandwiches. I also got a package of coleslaw to serve on the sandwich with the chicken, I love that combo! I can also report my little boy loved this recipe too! So a picky little one who is discovering his taste buds loves this recipe, I'm sure you will too!<br /><br /><strong>Ingredients<br /></strong><br /><br /><p>1 cup kethup</p><br /><p>4 tbsp lemon juice</p><br /><p>1 tbsp honey</p><br /><p>1-2 tbsp of brown sugar</p><br /><p>2 tbsp Worchestire sauce</p><br /><p>2 tbsp vinegar</p><br /><p>2 tbsp dijjon mustard</p><br /><p>salt & pepper</p><br /><p>4 large boneless chicken breasts ( I put mine in frozen)<br /></p><br /><p><strong>Directions<br /></strong></p><br /><ol><br /><li>Place chicken breasts in crockpot.</li><br /><br /><li>Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl.</li><br /><br /><li>Pour bbq mixture over chicken.<br /></li><br /><li>Cook on low for 6-8 hrs!</li></ol>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-51426296411182143232011-06-14T10:12:00.000-07:002011-06-14T20:13:20.948-07:00Better than take-out sweet & sour chicken<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeEE-7SLVLEFvZTbHsuraQqSDsn_WzNcflqgtMmcv6dnTkyXCQ5H5-1R4oy2PBw6gl8OveiU1BGdDBAtwFm6E5YFTpFNqBpuPqbG2m47UaY2NX9vnErrijBRFQhwYsaHibhfBGFmCOes/s1600/IMG_20110514_195206.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNeEE-7SLVLEFvZTbHsuraQqSDsn_WzNcflqgtMmcv6dnTkyXCQ5H5-1R4oy2PBw6gl8OveiU1BGdDBAtwFm6E5YFTpFNqBpuPqbG2m47UaY2NX9vnErrijBRFQhwYsaHibhfBGFmCOes/s320/IMG_20110514_195206.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618279278728178498" /></a><br />I love any type of asian food; chinese, vietnamese, korean, japanese. You name it, I love it. I found this recipe in my issue of Rachael Ray magazine and knew I had to try it. I had most of the ingredients already in my pantry but if you do not, it is a cheap meal to make anyways. This dish was so delicious and probably way better for you than any sweet & sour chicken you would get at a restaurant.<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><ul><li>salt & pepper</li><br /><li>1 cup rice ( I like brown rice)</li><br /><li>1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained, 1/2 cup juice reserved</li><br /><li>2 tbsp white vinegar</li><br /><li>2 tbsp soy sauce</li><br /><li>4 tsp cornstarch</li><br /><li>1 tbsp ketchup </li><br /><li>2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger</li><br /><li>1 1/4 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces</li><br /><li>1 tbsp red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces</li></ul><br /><p>Directions</p><ol><li>In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil; stir in the rice. Cover, lower heat and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. (or use a rice cooker, that is what I do!)</li><br /><li>Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, 2 tsp cornstarch, the ketchup and ginger. In a bowl, toss the chicken with the remaining 2 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.</li><br /><li>In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes, transfer to a plate. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks and reserved chicken.</li><br /><li>Whisk the pineapple juice mixture into the chicken mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve over rice.</li><br /><li>Enjoy!</li></ol>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-61197814481190816312011-05-24T10:57:00.000-07:002011-05-24T16:45:16.306-07:00Turkey, Cheddar & Apple Meatballs with Egg Noodles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4sE2MyNIOfv6NJs4aHNzpD4-oPr_9lVa6Mx1dogI6-ozJQAPVft20pYrkJXw3idjJg1C2Cgetn6MqpHYkEUkGP8TIiYTI-IIeIDhHPIXxCAxj9o-xiSshRqHye9O5UFvq-sNy6RXCDeY/s1600/IMG_20110519_200721.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4sE2MyNIOfv6NJs4aHNzpD4-oPr_9lVa6Mx1dogI6-ozJQAPVft20pYrkJXw3idjJg1C2Cgetn6MqpHYkEUkGP8TIiYTI-IIeIDhHPIXxCAxj9o-xiSshRqHye9O5UFvq-sNy6RXCDeY/s320/IMG_20110519_200721.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610432918994998322" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I found this recipe in my Rachel Ray magazine and thought it looked good. The original recipe called for pork, but I do not buy ground pork and always have ground turkey on hand. I enjoyed this recipe so much I have already made it more than once in a 3 week period. It is easy and very good. I even fed it to my 10 1/2 month old and he loved it too! So it is a great recipe for kids and adults alike. If you need a new pasta and meatball recipe, try this one out!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients</span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 to 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup grated cheddar cheese</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup bread crumbs</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 granny smith apple peeled & grated</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 onion grated</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 cup chopped parsley</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 egg, beaten</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">salt & pepper</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 (12 ounce) bag of egg noodles</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">4 tablespoons of butter cut into pieces</span></span></li></ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><p><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Directions</span></span></strong></p><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Pre-heat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a large mixing boil combine; turkey, cheese, bread crumbs, apple, onion, 3 tablespoons of parsley, the egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt & 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Shape into small meatballs ( I like to use a cookie scoop). Broil meatballs until golden brown & cooked through, about 15 minutes.</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Meanwhile in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the noodles until al dente. Drain noodles and return to the pot and toss with butter and remaining parsley. </span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Add cooked meatballs to pot of noodles and enjoy!</span></span></li></ol></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-39174171216517466022011-05-16T09:20:00.000-07:002011-05-16T19:28:47.619-07:00Not your average Sloppy Turkey Joes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9JgKxxFqIskI9TpIiPsaMVPoqHwZImVNOVrgabkEFpbFXS9LD3-Wx71aDObxYLPbkBsukovvNh5txLkL6NdfLM4AUccXyWSgjOrULF9N-2kSytuqL2JaFH7WTVFpCOwnTlvCbKYxUo0/s1600/shot_1304732172656.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9JgKxxFqIskI9TpIiPsaMVPoqHwZImVNOVrgabkEFpbFXS9LD3-Wx71aDObxYLPbkBsukovvNh5txLkL6NdfLM4AUccXyWSgjOrULF9N-2kSytuqL2JaFH7WTVFpCOwnTlvCbKYxUo0/s320/shot_1304732172656.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607505542606564082" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I am not a kid who grew up eating sloppy joes and I feel like I missed out a bit. I have been wanting to make a sloppy joe recipe for awhile and when I found this one in my Rachael Ray magazine I knew I had to try it and I'm glad I did. It was filling, slightly sweet and made me want to go back for seconds.....but I resisted so it would stretch to the next meal time. If you have young eatters I really think they would enjoy this meal. I bought Dave's Killer bread buns to serve it on and it was pure perfection. Get sloppy!!!<br /><br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br />-1 tablespoon of olive oil</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 1/2 lbs ground turkey</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 tablespoon poultry seasoning</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-salt and pepper</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 small bell pepper chopped (red, orange, or yellow), whichever you prefer (or is on sale)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 small onion chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 garlic clove chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 cup tomato sauce</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1/4 cup pure maple syrup</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-About 3 tablespoons soy sauce</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-About 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-About 2 tablespoons brown sugar</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-1 tablespoon dijon mustard</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-8 soft burger buns</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">-shredded cheddar cheese</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b>Directions</b></span></span></p><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, over medium-high heat. Add turkey and season with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook until browned, then stir in the bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. In a bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard. Pour the sauce over teh meat and simmer over medium-low heat for a few minutes to combine the flavors. Serve the sloppy turkey on the rolls with the cheddar cheese.</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Enjoy</span></span></li></ol></div></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-36151919525377708872011-04-13T19:17:00.000-07:002011-04-13T19:37:33.602-07:00Casserole Kathy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTLDUO5lf5IVZXLh2bY0yWgltwxbME20fTEK4xp0eQvgWRj7dwkJ9iAfO_JKt2hWwh2lJ6mGziAQeMTDs5nfIE9ifdl5SsAePxaXMZzggXm6F-NYN1pzprFcLdoSp2zn61vSOVPgfPPs/s1600/IMG_7716.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTLDUO5lf5IVZXLh2bY0yWgltwxbME20fTEK4xp0eQvgWRj7dwkJ9iAfO_JKt2hWwh2lJ6mGziAQeMTDs5nfIE9ifdl5SsAePxaXMZzggXm6F-NYN1pzprFcLdoSp2zn61vSOVPgfPPs/s320/IMG_7716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595259519624911394" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Growing up two of my best friends mom often made casseroles and her name was Kathy so her kids jokingly called her Casserole Kathy. It was a joke to them because they thought their mom was not the most adventurous cook, as my mom was. As I have grown in age and in the kitchen I have a new found love and appreciation for casserole, I guess t you could call me a Casserole Kathy. I love casseroles so much I could probably create a blog just around them.....hmmmmmmmmmmm.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here is one I made this week, it was divine...yes I used the word divine to describe this casserole. Try it and be wowed!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tex-Mex Barley Bake</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Directions</span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2/3 cup pearled barley</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">4 tablespoons butter</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">One 15-ounce can corn,drained</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">One 15-ounce can black beans, drained & rinsed</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup grape tomatoes, halved</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 tablespoons flour</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 1/4 cups milk, warmed</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">3 cups shredded cheddar cheese</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> salt and pepper</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> 2 cups crushed tortilla chips</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Directions</span></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">In a small saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil, add barley, lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl and let cool. Reserve the saucepan.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Meanwhile, position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat, add the scallions and sautee. Stir into the barley with the corn, black beans and tomatoes.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Using the same saucepan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for 1 minute, slowly whisk in warmed milk and bring to a simmer, then cook for 1 more minute. Stir in 2 cups cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir this into the barley mixture, transfer to a shallow 13 by 9 baking dish.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the chips and remaining 1 cup cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and the chips are toasted, 10-15 minutes.</span></li></ol></div></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-64782090749078395942011-04-12T19:42:00.000-07:002011-04-12T19:55:38.280-07:002nd chance dinner with pork tenderloin cont....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdqtAE2_wwaUSoWc1J3Kv2EL0DNL4IaYoAectEfPgs2f4WqNaIpGSVLjnooSW2nNfbP1gZ5a5vn8oYIeP-cb4VuwsJtrww6EaklRzXd1msK94fQHrlHOA9ULbMvAVRX37uuOzVZA_sak/s1600/mail.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdqtAE2_wwaUSoWc1J3Kv2EL0DNL4IaYoAectEfPgs2f4WqNaIpGSVLjnooSW2nNfbP1gZ5a5vn8oYIeP-cb4VuwsJtrww6EaklRzXd1msK94fQHrlHOA9ULbMvAVRX37uuOzVZA_sak/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594896375287590514" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">On my March 2nd, 2011 blog I made a pork tenderloin and then made little sandwiches out of the leftovers. We enjoyed this pork tenderloin so much we made it again last week. I wanted to think of another 2nd chance dinner with it and when I went to the grocery store I saw a fruit salsa that caught my eye and helped spark my idea for this 2nd chance dinner. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This time I made what I called California burritos because it made me think of California, duh! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">leftover pork cut into small pieces</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">leftover cooked rice </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 onions caramelized</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">black beans</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">shredded lettuce</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">shredded pepper jack cheese</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">tortillas </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">fruit salsa ( such as mango)</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I think when it comes to burritos it is everyone's personal taste on what they want or like in it. We had guests over and I set up the ingredients and let them choose what they wanted in their burrito and how much. These were amazing, I really like the Californian twist I put on them. It is fun at times to step out of the culinary box on what you expect from a recipe.</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-73387940624855581062011-04-12T19:31:00.000-07:002011-04-13T17:55:34.065-07:00Giada's balsamic chicken<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQx_FLP6ELbjFPeRopnalC6gK5ZsHk7IlRy8Tacw1xF5L0AG7kTgqRagv05WRQw0N_Y_n0uu_8clx4WdW74MAvkllr99Tek3vGthc6lheGwU6mlCGaIaetOf5SLQ9zEPWmeTj4xPixCc/s1600/IMG_7709.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQx_FLP6ELbjFPeRopnalC6gK5ZsHk7IlRy8Tacw1xF5L0AG7kTgqRagv05WRQw0N_Y_n0uu_8clx4WdW74MAvkllr99Tek3vGthc6lheGwU6mlCGaIaetOf5SLQ9zEPWmeTj4xPixCc/s320/IMG_7709.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595236402581458226" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Although Giada's recipe just called for drumettes, I used a Foster Farms picnic pack which had drumettes and thighs in it. These packs are good if you want to entertain on a budget. I got a pack that would easily feed 4-5 people (depending on appetites) and it was only $5.00. You can even get a picnic pack that size for cheaper but Foster Farms is a more expensive brand. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This recipe was easy, cheap and really good. We had it with some brown rice and it was delicious. I am thinking about making this recipe again for an italian dinner because I know this will be a crowd pleaser! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you are entertaining soon try this recipe for your guests! I know they will not be disappointed.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 15px; font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><ul style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1/2 cup balsamic vinegar</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1/2 cup honey</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1/4 cup soy sauce</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">5 sprigs of rosemary</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">5 garlic cloves, halved</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">10 to 12 chicken drumsticks or a picnic pack which is usually a mix of drumsticks/thighs</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; font-size:medium;">Directions</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-size:13px;"><div class="instructions" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color:initial;"><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Combine the balsamic, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rosemary sprigs, and garlic cloves, in a large, re-sealable plastic bag. Shake and squeeze the contents of the bag to dissolve the honey and the brown sugar. Add the chicken drumsticks to the bag and seal with as little air as possible in the bag. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.</span></span></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.</span></span></p><p color="initial" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "></p><p color="initial" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Place the chicken drumsticks on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until the skin is caramelized and very dark in spots, about 30 to 35 minutes.</span></span></p><p color="initial" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Meanwhile, place the marinade in a small saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil (in order to kill bacteria). Reduce the heat to simmer and cook over low heat until thick, about 15 minutes. Reserve.</span></span></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Use a pastry brush to brush some of the cooked marinade on the cooked chicken. Place the chicken on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and the chopped parsley.</span></span></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Cook's note: I like the rosemary and garlic flavors in the background. Brushing the cooked drumettes with the reduced marinade helps the flavors along. Also, re-moistening helps the parsley and the seeds to adhere.</span></span></p></div><div class="next-recipe" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></div></span></span></span></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-13310084268415825832011-03-29T19:46:00.000-07:002011-03-29T20:01:52.878-07:00Mushroom barley soup throwdown!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoimGfAf0vYP5r4sJeWVcFVvVCnRwFXZWjqBHxiHmkFE7z63bUDIjt2lDKmam3d1TVbqJYZlZniKfpqnEzWNgfDsmJ_fD2pFrDK37EutLSO8bJGqIgJpR1fMFHcGio0NSdhXBkNP5R5o/s1600/mail.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoimGfAf0vYP5r4sJeWVcFVvVCnRwFXZWjqBHxiHmkFE7z63bUDIjt2lDKmam3d1TVbqJYZlZniKfpqnEzWNgfDsmJ_fD2pFrDK37EutLSO8bJGqIgJpR1fMFHcGio0NSdhXBkNP5R5o/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589700991087169906" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I love soup. It is probably one of my favorite foodie things. I am probably one of the few people who crave soup on even a summer day. Even on the worst of days, a warm, hearty soup just makes the day better.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Some days when I'm out running errands I have my lunch at Whole Foods market. On this particular afternoon my brother met me for lunch and we decided to split a sandwich and some soup. The soup that caught both our eye was a mushroom barley. It looked hearty and healthy. I really enjoyed it. So when I got home I decided I had to duplicate that soup. I had some mushrooms on hand I wanted to use up so I started cooking. This is what I came up with. I love this soup and so did my meat loving husband. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">If you love soup but are tired of the same ol' chicken noodle, give this a try. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients</span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 cup of olive oil</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup of diced onion</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">3/4 cup diced carrot</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 cup diced celery</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">3 cloves of minced garlic</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 lb of sliced mushrooms </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">6 cups of beef broth</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">3/4 cup of pearl barley</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">salt and pepper to taste</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Directions</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">H</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">eat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender and transparent. Stir in mushrooms and continue to cook for a few minutes. Pour in the beef broth and add barley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.</span></span></span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-13520709879636001352011-03-24T10:49:00.001-07:002011-03-24T10:54:32.013-07:00Friday pizza creations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5aIS6w_a1_tnImWNafQ4jQftoki9FEyM7Eft0dPZBU3Nr7iB4DLu5DHDS9fWWCutWFLlD0nIjqZUyTKTAGpB6enSb95VEXJNFpHMcMjlEMqf0rbPqZyPjrRiDP31v06I3pnD6tWH5N8/s1600/mail.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5aIS6w_a1_tnImWNafQ4jQftoki9FEyM7Eft0dPZBU3Nr7iB4DLu5DHDS9fWWCutWFLlD0nIjqZUyTKTAGpB6enSb95VEXJNFpHMcMjlEMqf0rbPqZyPjrRiDP31v06I3pnD6tWH5N8/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587706332655494722" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Usually by friday I am out of my leftovers from the dinners I made for the weeks, and by then I'm tired and want a quick easy dinner to make. I always have pillsbury pizza dough, pizza sauce and some kind of cheese on hand. From there I look in my pantry and fridge to see what type of pizza creation I can throw together. This friday was slim pickin's but I got an idea and it turned out well. This friday's pizza creation ended up being; pineapple, green chillies and basil pizza. I use Pillsbury dough because it is quick and easy. The two cheese I had in my fridge this week were Monterey Jack and Parmesan. This pizza was quite delicious, Bri and I even were even guilty of finishing the whole thing by ourselves. What pizza creation have you thrown together???</span></span>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-76110898423263157332011-03-22T16:39:00.000-07:002011-03-22T16:45:17.617-07:00Hot and Sweet drumsticks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvSRlwkWddtsLYeWDsVu2zWQfwmZjvIcOcNWL_V31blmzw7xMLyIkKWNPOJrUVOE8BZ_BBnVXr_ggXQIBU3j13qqMWBiHJ9dU4w36GlVBxfLgVP_z_nFtAhqNiPNFyEma3lxlcpSWvwg/s1600/IMG_20110312_200057.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvSRlwkWddtsLYeWDsVu2zWQfwmZjvIcOcNWL_V31blmzw7xMLyIkKWNPOJrUVOE8BZ_BBnVXr_ggXQIBU3j13qqMWBiHJ9dU4w36GlVBxfLgVP_z_nFtAhqNiPNFyEma3lxlcpSWvwg/s320/IMG_20110312_200057.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587054543273779938" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">These were very easy and a crowd pleaser. Would be a great chicken dish to bring to your next summer picnic!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup apricot preserves</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup ketchup </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup soy sauce</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 teaspoons minced garlic</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 teaspoons of tabasco or another hot sauce</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 lbs drumsticks</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Directions</b></span></span></div></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div itemprop="instructions" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- position: relative; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Preheat oven to 350F. In a small saucepan, combine preserves, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Arrange drumsticks in a single layer on a 13 x 9″ baking pan. Pour sauce over drumsticks, turning to coat. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is done, spooning sauce over drumsticks while baking. Serves 6.</span></span></p><div><br /></div></div></span></span></span></li></ol></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-44617588774971563192011-03-11T14:21:00.000-08:002011-03-11T14:31:13.993-08:00Creamy Spaghetti Chicken Casserole<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfJF5HjOn5IrJ3gzIarE3iEptzUMojn7AKOIo5TBJICDaBLKwnegWzgXrZmsQusqPPzScVwe-p4crOs7UDlPBA7A_sdJWntLOOdHyeJ_2fAyz_U9F9Rcp4ZmCwGAAR0BnCQf2gH1x0AE/s1600/496619968_de5f6245fe_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfJF5HjOn5IrJ3gzIarE3iEptzUMojn7AKOIo5TBJICDaBLKwnegWzgXrZmsQusqPPzScVwe-p4crOs7UDlPBA7A_sdJWntLOOdHyeJ_2fAyz_U9F9Rcp4ZmCwGAAR0BnCQf2gH1x0AE/s320/496619968_de5f6245fe_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582951344875825138" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I found this recipe and I'm always looking for something to do with the Costco roasted chickens. I usually buy one every couple weeks and make two different recipes out of one chicken. This week I made chicken enchiladas and this Spaghetti Chicken. I do like casseroles because they stretch during a busy work week for my husband and I. I was pessimistic that my husband would enjoy this dish because he usually does not like stuff that is "creamy". Well I was quite wrong, he loved this dish and couldn't figure out the unusual ingredient he liked so much....It was the pimentos. So if you love casseroles, recipes to make with Costco chicken, or simple comfort food, give this dish a go.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; color: rgb(95, 97, 97); font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;"><ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-29644" style="margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups Cooked Chicken</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 cups Dry Spaghetti, Broken Into Two Inch Pieces</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">¼ cups Finely Diced Red Pepper</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">¼ cups Finely Diced Onion</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 jar (4 Ounce) Diced Pimentos, Drained</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups Reserved Chicken Broth From Pot</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">⅛ teaspoons (to 1/4 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt And Pepper, to taste</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- list-style-type: square; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup Additional Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Directions</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; color: rgb(95, 97, 97); "><div class="shortcode" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 30px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 30px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- position: relative; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- line-height: 19px; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Cook 1 cut up roast chicken and pick out the meat to make two cups. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- line-height: 19px; color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).</span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></span></b></span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-1004590599481992832011-03-01T16:27:00.000-08:002011-03-01T16:32:32.635-08:002nd chance dinner with pork tenderloin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyDYsM2q3jLsK8X-BOI6SvMMhwSTBYK6GNMDUnjeMAwV0nHvWcOFM4UNMBjuaI52YNpL6zK0817vy-WIkhOu36mqBPcA2_sAykvxWSPVUi-bwZyMazEZQcIb2nXQIrsXHCrp9QItAAFE/s1600/IMG_20110227_180554.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyDYsM2q3jLsK8X-BOI6SvMMhwSTBYK6GNMDUnjeMAwV0nHvWcOFM4UNMBjuaI52YNpL6zK0817vy-WIkhOu36mqBPcA2_sAykvxWSPVUi-bwZyMazEZQcIb2nXQIrsXHCrp9QItAAFE/s320/IMG_20110227_180554.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579273545618571122" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The day after we made the pork tenderloin was the Academy awards. It is a tradition with my mom to watch it and have yummy food. I thought of making little sandwiches with the leftover pork on my way to the gym that morning. I bought little potato rolls, made caramelized onions, thinly sliced the leftover pork and put a little apricot marmalade on the roll. My mom, husband and me all loved this little sandwich. I will surely make these again, and they would be great for a party!</span></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-32388779266771792512011-03-01T16:14:00.000-08:002011-03-01T16:26:59.209-08:00Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Marmalade glaze<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehIRpNIO3FuMfFziZz9dc2iPF6ncREvYOM1TCcEE4fJnXozrJGJhlW9ahoyCIm-MJvRn0V6_2XCKnXWhqKE0JFBSHBc7iI7_s2sUY-74DUx15BfIK66Vp40qo8MlNV3RIcG73YJ-I9H8/s1600/grilled-pork-tenderloin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehIRpNIO3FuMfFziZz9dc2iPF6ncREvYOM1TCcEE4fJnXozrJGJhlW9ahoyCIm-MJvRn0V6_2XCKnXWhqKE0JFBSHBc7iI7_s2sUY-74DUx15BfIK66Vp40qo8MlNV3RIcG73YJ-I9H8/s320/grilled-pork-tenderloin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579272485286881090" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">We bought some pork tenderloins from Costco the other night for our weekly saturday dinner. I hadn't planned on that so I had to find a recipe using the ingredients I already had in the pantry. I found this and thought it sounded good. It was originally with orange marmalade but I had apricot and pork really tastes good with any fruit so I thought I'd give it a try. It was really good and I did a second chance recipe the next night, which were little sandwiches. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/3 cup of soy sauce</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/3 cup apricot marmalade</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/3 cup honey</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 lb pork tenderloin</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 scallions, thinly sliced</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b>Directions</b></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b>1.</b> In a small saucepan, bring the soy sauce, marmalade, honey, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the flame and let cool to room temperature. Distribute the glaze evenly in 2 bowls. Marinate the tenderloin roast for a min of 1 hour in the glaze.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b>2.</b> Heat the grill to 350°F or medium. Put on the tenderloin. Grill 8 minutes on one side (check at 6 minutes), depending on size of pork loin. Then flip it, baste it. Grill another 6-10 minutes. Start checking with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, at about 6 minutes on the second side. Cook until internal temperature reaches 140°F. Remove from heat.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "></span></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b>3</b> If you have let the temp get above 140°F, you may need to slice the pork immediately or the meat will continue to cook as it rests and become overcooked. If you have taken it out in time, let the pork rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice, sprinkle with the remaining glaze and scallions.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Serve with rice.</p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b><br /></b></p></span><p></p><div><br /></div></b></span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-34013904489102019042011-02-22T12:24:00.000-08:002011-02-22T12:32:19.604-08:00Easy asian dumpling soup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOezpAONbdiez09C9W4d_pn2Kits_p9BTz_Z9SXk1FPslrJksrmdgo6pW36zyRNRYWlUlWq1edfu5AXrWLW66v8KTeiBW1E3q9C8tTGPvNE4KZbBpgBfmENu9UMic-r3gkI0uel6SPvyg/s1600/mail.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOezpAONbdiez09C9W4d_pn2Kits_p9BTz_Z9SXk1FPslrJksrmdgo6pW36zyRNRYWlUlWq1edfu5AXrWLW66v8KTeiBW1E3q9C8tTGPvNE4KZbBpgBfmENu9UMic-r3gkI0uel6SPvyg/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576614455912476258" /></a><br />Found this recipe in a magazine and knew instantly I had to try it! It was quick and easy but I actually liked it better as leftovers than when it was first made! <div><br /></div><div>1. Saute 1 diced <b>onion, </b>2 diced <b>carrots, </b>2 sliced celery stalks, and 8 oz of sliced <b>mushrooms </b>in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until tender. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Add 5 1/2 cups <b>low-sodium chicken stock</b>, 2 cups of <b>water</b>, and 1 <b>bay leaf</b>; bring to a boil. </div><div>3. Add a bag of <b>gyoza </b>(you can get a bag at Trader Joes's or Ling Lings at any grocery store); simmer 6 minutes. Season with <b>salt </b>and <b>pepper </b>and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh <b>parsley</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Enjoy!!!</div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-58502776495828415862011-02-15T14:19:00.000-08:002011-02-15T14:31:34.720-08:00Stuffed Bell Peppers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignSPTyczYvmFWZJbg1T41YsHg94YbsxdHMWcP5YAy2x0oo42bCDYRkwYuhkPSu2XbVMM-lvOQ6NffXGghmfo0rqrwaJCWcPeR5ioNhdB51SeMx07aT5PSgTvVsqbRTlX5ovDiWgopqeU/s1600/mail.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignSPTyczYvmFWZJbg1T41YsHg94YbsxdHMWcP5YAy2x0oo42bCDYRkwYuhkPSu2XbVMM-lvOQ6NffXGghmfo0rqrwaJCWcPeR5ioNhdB51SeMx07aT5PSgTvVsqbRTlX5ovDiWgopqeU/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574047576897295746" /></a><br />I really love this dish. This time it was more unusual than I normally make it. This time it was made with Elk, which is an extremely lean meat. I usually use ground turkey meat, and it is what I still prefer but when someone gave us Elk meat to try I thought I'd use it on this dish. If you like a comfort meal that will give you some leftovers for the week, make this dish.<div><br /></div><div><b>Ingredients</b></div><div><ul><li>6 large bell peppers (I prefer red or yellow)</li><li>1 lb ground turkey (but you can use a pound of any ground meat you prefer)</li><li>1/2 onion chopped</li><li>1 cup cooked rice</li><li>1 teaspoon salt</li><li>1 clove garlic, minced</li><li>1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce</li><li>3/4 shredded mozzarella cheese</li></ul><div><b>Directions</b></div></div><div><ol><li>Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper. Remove seeds and membranes, rinse peppers. Cook peppers in enough boiling water to cover about 5 minutes, drain.</li><li>Cook turkey and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until turkey is brown, drain. Stir in rice, salt, garlic and 1 cup of the tomato sauce, cook until hot.</li><li>Heat oven to 350 degrees.</li><li>Stuff peppers with mixture. Stand upright in ungreased baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.</li><li>Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.</li><li>Enjoy!</li></ol></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-26702535857698913972011-02-14T13:57:00.001-08:002011-02-14T14:07:58.769-08:00Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVnOB8mgraZCAhaDIJOhtVgS4BxCgJ87RyEhoyWZjLEq3N-Alf3SumkBxmVFefHNPC-GiKniE3Nuxzb_R3L3MxkSSl8JqAwxz7DyDOG4JggaE_SVYcKPW5_eej8pWmIooOK5BwHKprZk/s1600/IMG_20110212_192541.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVnOB8mgraZCAhaDIJOhtVgS4BxCgJ87RyEhoyWZjLEq3N-Alf3SumkBxmVFefHNPC-GiKniE3Nuxzb_R3L3MxkSSl8JqAwxz7DyDOG4JggaE_SVYcKPW5_eej8pWmIooOK5BwHKprZk/s320/IMG_20110212_192541.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573667877769846034" /></a>Brian and I have made it a tradition to make a special dinner together on saturdays. We put the babes down to bed, open a bottle of wine, put on some tunes and cook together. It is special time together to reconnect after another hectic week. It is so nice to cook in the kitchen together too. Usually he has been bbq'ing but a real rainy saturday ruled that out this week.<div><br /></div><div>This is just a idea on a method you can do with whatever you want to stuff your mushroom with. I love the earthy, meatiness of a portobello. For this dish I made some sauce and then mixed in a half pound of my favorite spicy italian chicken sausage from whole foods. So the filling should be more on the meaty side versus saucy side, you don't want it to be too runny. If you don't make your own sauce, use your favorite jarred one. </div><div><br /></div><div>1. We took out the gills of the portobellos first. </div><div>2. Drizzled the portobellos with some olive oil.</div><div>3. Broil for 5-6 minutes.</div><div>4. Stuff with your filling.</div><div>5. Put some cheese on top (I did mozzarella slices).</div><div>6. Put back under the broiler until cheese melts and is bubbly!</div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-52071672289868140082011-01-16T11:36:00.000-08:002011-01-16T11:48:46.276-08:00Hawaiian Chicken with Citrus Cilantro Rice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeElMKTRutlWPxNtFKMeYWWz9UYNgK3NuRjeBH0K84DO1fvHzyIom4TO4GvQd_XTG3rLEhv4_yI7IqaB8tCtjqDJHFB_tV8h8mOnFz8YiqqSw8MYGSPI0dpikm5IcpVjG1iVInP9BaWpw/s1600/IMG_20110114_191914.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeElMKTRutlWPxNtFKMeYWWz9UYNgK3NuRjeBH0K84DO1fvHzyIom4TO4GvQd_XTG3rLEhv4_yI7IqaB8tCtjqDJHFB_tV8h8mOnFz8YiqqSw8MYGSPI0dpikm5IcpVjG1iVInP9BaWpw/s320/IMG_20110114_191914.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562873072852289554" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is a great recipe for you ladies to have your men to put together. My husband was on vacation this week so I had him marinade the chicken while I was at work. When it came to dinner time I had him man the chicken while I took care of the rice. This chicken was very delicious and flavorful. I find ginger can be overpowering at times but it was just the right amount that added subtle flavor. I can't wait to make this chicken for a summer bbq!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div>Ingredients</span></span><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup pineapple juice</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tablespoons ketchup</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled ginger</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 garlic cloves, minced</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cooking spray</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3/4 teaspoon salt, divided</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 teaspoon black pepper</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cups hot cooked rice (I use brown rice) but use whatever you prefer</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 lime</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Directions</span></span></div></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Combine first 5 ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade, placing remaining marinade in a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag, seal. Chill 4 hours.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Heat a grill pan or bbq over medium high heat. Coat pan or grill with cooking spray. Remove chicken from bag, discard marinade in bag. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Add chicken to grill pan or bbq, baste with 2 tablespoons of reserved marinade. Cook 6 minutes. Turn chicken over, baste with 2 tablespoons reserved marinade. Cook 6 minutes. </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Combine rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cilantro and juice from 1/2 lime.</span></span></li></ol></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-89721028333822540442011-01-16T11:30:00.000-08:002011-01-16T20:20:38.243-08:00Penne with Shrimp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwefE6BBRdX2E1xCyN6lcrkApbAXPOoIL0koWzO30a7FlEZ9e6wY62xpMZ6E15TnDwHuF6_hsMiZPuOl3nGc5hFuFn2qShNkoR-YaFEJSFM9CVUiMnwmrewTiauQt1gmC4R-rLNXdDEM/s1600/IMG_20101231_200540.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwefE6BBRdX2E1xCyN6lcrkApbAXPOoIL0koWzO30a7FlEZ9e6wY62xpMZ6E15TnDwHuF6_hsMiZPuOl3nGc5hFuFn2qShNkoR-YaFEJSFM9CVUiMnwmrewTiauQt1gmC4R-rLNXdDEM/s320/IMG_20101231_200540.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562869584144759586" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We made this dish for New Years, and it was the perfect dish to celebrate the New Year. This dish was easy to make and so good. We couldn't stop giggling while we were eating it because it was just that yummy! You may see whipping cream and think this is a heavy sauce, but don't be fooled it is light and so flavorful!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 15px; font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><h2 style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); ">Ingredients</h2><ul style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 pound penne </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/pasta/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="14 18" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">pasta</span></a></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup olive oil</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 pound medium </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/shrimp/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="61 66" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">shrimp</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, peeled, and deveined</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 teaspoon </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/salt/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="135 145" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">kosher salt</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, plus extra for seasoning</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 (15-ounce) can whole </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/tomato/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="271 278" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">tomatoes</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, drained, roughly chopped</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup chopped fresh </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/basil/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="332 336" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">basil</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> leaves</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/parsley/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="381 387" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">parsley</span></a></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup white </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/wine/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="448 451" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">wine</span></a></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/3 cup chicken stock </span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3/4 cup heavy whipping cream</span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup grated </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/parmesan/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="528 535" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; ">Parmesan</a></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><h2 style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); ">Directions</h2><div class="instructions" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color:initial;"><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bring a large pot of salted water to a </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/boil/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="39 42" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">boil</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/drain/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="170 174" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Drain</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> the pasta and set aside.</span></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and set aside.</span></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, chicken stock, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/simmer/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="712 717" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">simmer</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> for 7 to 8 minutes until the </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sauce/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="748 752" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">sauce</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/herbs/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="848 852" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">herbs</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.</span></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 21px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining </span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cheese/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="1019 1024" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(30, 123, 172); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">cheese</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> and serve immediately.</span></p></div></span></span></div></span></span></span></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-61579801398793059502010-11-21T11:20:00.000-08:002010-11-21T11:37:08.076-08:00Chicken in a basket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xktTc7quvDMRxvqfMb_psjTGuKkqH8qb3LqRhrKwIZGk9T1mVJEMnXCHHfZB9uPko5_Qd2BH0HGshTl8jeFolKlRLN0l3OAG3xqfU4-O3DtbABPSvC7PD9npzztuJol9zaUGmDOPsYQ/s1600/mail.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xktTc7quvDMRxvqfMb_psjTGuKkqH8qb3LqRhrKwIZGk9T1mVJEMnXCHHfZB9uPko5_Qd2BH0HGshTl8jeFolKlRLN0l3OAG3xqfU4-O3DtbABPSvC7PD9npzztuJol9zaUGmDOPsYQ/s320/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542085416806042514" /></a>I saw this recipe this summer and knew I wanted to try it. Well this morning I finally did. This dish was wonderful and would be perfect to make for house guests because it looks gourmet but is soo easy.<div><br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div><ul><li>3-4 cups of shredded hashbrowns</li><li>1/2 stick of unsalted butter melted</li><li>salt and pepper</li><li>cooking spray</li><li>6 slices of prosciutto</li><li>2 tablespoons maple syrup</li><li>6 eggs</li><li>3/4 cup shredded provolone </li></ul><div>Directions</div></div><div><ol><li>Special equipment: Jumbo sized muffin tin</li><li>Mix defrosted potatoes with melted butter and salt/pepper.</li><li>Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Press the potatoes evenly into the bottom and sides of the muffin tin, making sure it covers the whole inside of the muffin tin. </li><li>Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until hash browns are crispy. </li><li>Meanwhile mix proscuitto with maple syrup in a bowl and lay on a cookie sheet, set aside.</li><li>Remove potatoes from oven and crack an egg into each cup. Cook for another 6-8 minutes until egg whites set and yolks remain runny.</li><li>Remove from oven and put oven to broil. Sprinkle cheese on top of egg. Put both cookie sheets under broiler and cook until cheese is melted and proscuitto is crispy, about 1 minute.</li><li>Top eggs with crispy proscuitto and serve immediately. </li></ol></div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415638676939261492.post-72912985468494996592010-11-12T10:01:00.000-08:002010-11-12T16:42:09.734-08:00High on Yum, low on calories: Cheddar Chicken Chowder<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUlrE4yqFFD-akf0hR09TfOhaQBixJHRpxEFo71zLCi5VfY_CHmrmAhP2eRHggylfMQDKSjecSrH4vBqlYoA0fezcEtwPd6ilPljhVHJNNt-iw4kzWFO-wdNLfNlp-5hOBxYNgL-3wzU/s1600/IMG_7089.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUlrE4yqFFD-akf0hR09TfOhaQBixJHRpxEFo71zLCi5VfY_CHmrmAhP2eRHggylfMQDKSjecSrH4vBqlYoA0fezcEtwPd6ilPljhVHJNNt-iw4kzWFO-wdNLfNlp-5hOBxYNgL-3wzU/s320/IMG_7089.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538828142850354594" /></a><br />This recipe is one of my favorites and a special recipe to me. I know it sounds weird that a recipe can be special, but it is probably one of the first recipes to inspire me to cook. You see, my first year out of college I worked at a brokerage firm with all men, weirdly enough, all of these men LOVED to cook. My boss would actually bring me his old Cooking Light magazines and this was a recipe that I saw and knew I had to try. Ever since then I have loved the magazine and cooking. I have made this recipe numerous times throughout the year and is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It was also great to find a chowder recipe that was healthy since we all know that the were chowder usually equates to unhealthly. I hope you try this recipe this fall and enjoy it as much as I do!<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><ul><li>2 bacon slices</li><li>Cooking spray</li><li>1 lb boneless chicken breast cubbed</li><li>1 cup chopped onion</li><li>1 cup chopped red bell pepper (or whatever color you prefer)</li><li>2 garlic cloves minced</li><li>4 1/2 cups chicken broth (the 32 oz boxes only have 4 cups so I usually use 1/2 cup water)</li><li>1 3/4 cups diced red potatoes</li><li>2 1/4 cups frozen corn</li><li>1/2 cup all purpose flour</li><li>2 cups milk ( I use 1% even though it asks for 2 %)</li><li>3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese</li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>1/4 teaspoon pepper</li></ul><p>Directions</p><ol><li>Cook bacon in a dutch oven coated with cooking spray until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and set aside. Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to bacon fat in pan, saute 5 minutes. Add broth and potatoes, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add corn, stir well.</li><li>Place flour in a bowl. Gradually add milk, stirring with a wisk until blended, add to soup. Cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in crumbled bacon. Enjoy!</li></ol><p>(306 calories for a 1 1/2 cup serving)</p>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07714205194819825626noreply@blogger.com0