tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860312434551715572024-03-14T02:33:17.696-06:00Boy Cheese SandwichMonica Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865132526930335033noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-12243294657964024992016-08-04T11:52:00.004-06:002016-08-04T11:55:27.556-06:00Good & Chewy Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>This recipe was my Nana's and my Mom says she often came home from school to these freshly baked cookies. My family loves them and I hope yours will too!</i></div>
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1 cup shortening<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
2 Tablespoons milk<br />
1 cup shredded coconut<br />
1 1/2 cups oatmeal<br />
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal<br />
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Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Cream together shortening and sugars. Add eggs. Mix together flour, baking soda and power and salt, then incorporate into sugar mixture. Beat in vanilla, milk, coconut and oatmeal, then stir in Rice Krispies with a wooden spoon. Drop with a cookie scoop onto cookie sheet and bake for 8-9 minutes, or until just barely beginning to brown. Makes 3 dozen cookies.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-9241699253933091432016-04-03T14:03:00.001-06:002016-04-03T14:03:55.830-06:00Lettuce Wraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2 tsp. canola oil<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 Tbsp. ginger, minced<br />
1 lb. ground chicken or turkey<br />
3 oz. mushrooms, finely chopped<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
1 bag coleslaw mix (4 c.)<br />
1 can water chestnuts, drained and minced (8 oz.)<br />
1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion<br />
1/4 c. soy sauce<br />
1 tsp. sesame oil<br />
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced (1-2 Tbsp. juice)<br />
1/2 tsp. Sriracha/ hot chili sauce (optional)<br />
1/3 c. cilantro, chopped<br />
2 heads iceburg lettuce<br />
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Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat on stove top. Add oil, garlic & ginger. Saute about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add chicken(or turkey), mushrooms, and salt. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until chicken is cooked through.<br />
Add cole slaw, water chestnuts, and green onions. Cook about 2 minutes, until slaw starts to wilt. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and hot sauce. <br />
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.<br />
Carefully remove individual leaves from head of lettuce. You can use kitchen shears to trim edges if desired. Spoon mixture into lettuce and serve with sauce below (or you can use a soy or teriyaki sauce).<br />
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2 Tbsp. soy sauce<br />
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar<br />
1 tsp. water<br />
2 tsp. honey<br />
1 tsp. ginger, minced<br />
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*wisk all ingredients until combined.<br />
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*Serves 6-8<br />
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<br />Monica Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865132526930335033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-80065845549844940112016-04-03T13:32:00.000-06:002016-04-03T13:32:42.518-06:00Cowboy Caviar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 can black beans, rinsed & drained<br />
1 bag frozen corn<br />
2 c. cherry tomatoes, chopped<br />
2 large avocados<br />
1/2 small red onion<br />
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1/4 c. lime juice<br />
salt & pepper, to taste<br />
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*Combine all ingredients and chill in fridge a couple hours before serving. <br />
*Great with tortilla chips, nachos, or on grilled chicken.<br />
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<br />Monica Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16865132526930335033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-12482805582188514642015-11-17T16:15:00.000-07:002015-11-17T16:16:10.793-07:00Skillet S'mores<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>This recipe has been all over the internet & has been on my Pinterest board for months. My 15 year-old daughter requested this for her birthday party, in lieu of a cake. I ended up using a bag and a half of chocolate chips because my cast iron skillet is huge. We prefer these with mini marshmallows, so you don't have to cut the large ones in half. Serves about 8.</i></div>
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3 Tbs. butter<br />
1 to 1 1/2 (12 oz.) bags milk chocolate chips<br />
3 cups marshmallows (large marshmallows, cut in half or mini marshmallows)<br />
Graham crackers, broken into squares, for dipping<br />
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Place oven rack in the center position of oven and place 8" cast iron skillet on the rack. Preheat oven to 450°F with skillet inside. Once oven is preheated, use a pot holder to remove hot skillet from the oven. Place pat of butter in the skillet and use a pot holder to hold the handle and swirl the skillet so that the melted butter coats the bottom and sides. Pour chocolate chips in an even layer into the bottom of the skillet. Taking care not to burn fingers on the sides of the skillet, arrange marshmallow halves over the surface of the chocolate chips, covering the chocolate completely. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until marshmallows are toasted to your preference (watch closely!). Use an oven mitt to remove the skillet from the oven and <u>allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving</u>. Serve with graham crackers for dipping. Be careful because the dip (and skillet) will be very hot!<br />
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<i>This marinade is my Mom's for her <a href="http://boycheesesandwich.blogspot.com/2010/11/moms-marinated-flank-steak.html#.VkugnYQ0mgk">Flank Steak</a>, but she also uses it for this delicious meal. </i></div>
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<i>We've also added chunks of red or green peppers and it's delicious!</i></div>
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1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil<br />
1/4 cup vinegar<br />
1/2 cup soy sauce<br />
1 Tbs. minced onion (I use 2 Tbs. dried)<br />
3 shakes Lawry's seasoned salt<br />
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Mix marinade in a mixing bowl. Marinate chicken and pineapple (and peppers, if desired) in separate Ziplock bags and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Discard marinade and grill.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-44145662776680381982015-11-17T14:44:00.000-07:002015-11-17T16:23:24.147-07:00Chicken Rice Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This salad works well for a large group. We've served it at baby showers, book clubs and countless gatherings. It needs to be started <i>the night before you serve it</i>, so please keep that in mind:) Recipe from family friend Valerie Terry. Serves about 12-14.</div>
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<b>Mix in a large bowl: Cover and refrigerate overnight:</b></div>
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2 Tbs. brown sugar</div>
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1 tsp. salt</div>
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3 Tbs. oil</div>
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1 Tbs. white vinegar</div>
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3 c. cooked rice, with no salt added</div>
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4 chicken breasts, cooked & cubed</div>
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1 (20 oz.) can well-drained crushed pineapple</div>
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<b>Next day, add and combine well. Refrigerate until serving:</b></div>
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1 cup chopped celery </div>
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1/2 cup each red & green peppers</div>
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1/2 cup seedless green grapes</div>
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1/2 cup seedless red or black grapes</div>
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2 cans mandarin oranges, drained</div>
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3/4 cup cashews (optional)</div>
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1/2 cup mayonnaise</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-90605335377870598342015-11-17T13:53:00.001-07:002015-11-17T16:18:23.737-07:00Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>We loved this flavorful, creamy pasta! It was so quick to make </i></div>
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<i>and my whole family gave this a thumbs up!</i></div>
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<i>Recipe slightly adapted from <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-tomato-and-spinach-pasta-506710">Food.com</a>. </i>Serves 8.</div>
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1 lb. penne pasta</div>
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1 tsp. olive oil</div>
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1 large onion, chopped</div>
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2 garlic cloves, finely diced</div>
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2 (15 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes</div>
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1 tsp. dried oregano</div>
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1 tsp. dried basil</div>
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1 pinch pepper flakes (optional)</div>
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1/2 tsp. black pepper</div>
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1 tsp. salt</div>
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4 Tbs. tomato paste</div>
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3/4 cup water</div>
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4 oz. cream cheese</div>
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese</div>
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18 oz. fresh spinach, stems trimmed</div>
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Boil pasta until tender (7 to 10 minutes). Drain the pasta in a colander.<br />
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Add the diced tomatoes with juices, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Stir to combine. Add the tomato paste and water to the skillet and stir until the tomato paste is dissolved into the sauce.</div>
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Turn the heat down to low. Cut the cream cheese into a few pieces and then add them to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Whisk until creamy. Add Parmesan cheese, then fresh spinach and gently stir it into the sauce until it has wilted (3 to 5 minutes). Add the pasta and stir until it is well coated with the creamy tomato sauce. </div>
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<i>I</i><i>t's <span style="color: #6aa84f;">St. Patrick's Day </span>next week! It's a holiday I don't really relate to because we're not Irish, we don't drink and I think Leprechauns are silly... BUT, I'm all about making yummy green food!</i></div>
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<i>These mints taste a lot like butter mints, they are super simple to make and they won't heat up your kitchen. These would be really cute in pink or blue for a baby or bridal shower. Or, leave them white and sprinkle with colored sugar for Christmas or holidays. Serve in mini cupcake liners or candy cups or on a small tray. Recipe from <a href="http://cupcakerehab.com/2008/07/creamy-no-cook-mints/">Cupcake Rehab</a>. Makes 24-30 one-inch mints. Recipe is easy to double. </i></div>
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3 ounces light cream cheese<br />
1/2 teaspoon mint extract (I used peppermint extract)<br />
2 drops green food coloring (or color of choice)<br />
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar<br />
superfine sugar (can sub regular granulated sugar)<br />
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Place cream cheese, extract and food coloring in bowl. Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds, or until smooth. Continuing on that speed, gradually add powdered sugar and mix about 1 1/2 minutes, or until mixture becomes very stiff.</div>
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To make mints, shape mixture into 3/4 inch balls. Roll in superfine sugar and place on waxed paper coated in superfine sugar. Press them lightly with back of fork to flatten and to form ridges. Store mints tightly covered in the fridge. They also freeze well.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-61866646568674076562014-02-13T18:47:00.001-07:002014-02-13T21:52:46.024-07:00Swig {Knockoff} Sugar Cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>I was preparing to make sugar cookies for Valentine's Day, when I came across a friend's post on Instagram. She had just visited St. George, Utah for the weekend and had posted about Swig's famous sugar cookies that I've heard so much about. I have never tried them, but I found a recipe online and made them as a dessert for my kids' lunches this week.... Then I made them again today... for Valentine's Day... which is this weekend! They are SO good! Now, I'm going to hide the rest of them in my freezer so I don't eat any more!</i></div>
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<i>I like them for 2 reasons: They aren't overly sweet and I don't have to roll out the dough and cut them into shapes. Kind of lazy of me, but these do the trick. I even added some Valentine's sprinkles and VOILA... Very festive (easy) sugar cookies!</i></div>
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<i>So, until I actually get to try a sugar cookie from Swig, these are my favorite little sweet treat.</i></div>
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<i>Recipe slightly adapted from <a href="http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/3661856-Swig-Sugar-Cookie?full_recipe=true">Tastebook</a> (added vanilla & decreased salt in frosting). </i></div>
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<i>Makes about 4 dozen cookies.</i></div>
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1 cup butter (room temperature)<br />
3/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 1/4 cup sugar<br />
3/4 c. powdered sugar<br />
2 Tbs. water<br />
2 eggs<br />
Dash of almond extract<br />
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1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
1/2 tsp. baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
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Cream together butter, vegetable oil, sugars, water, eggs, almond and vanilla extracts. Combine dry ingredients and slowly add to butter mixture. Mix until everything is combined. Your dough should be a little crumbly and not sticky at all.<br />
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Roll a golf ball sized ball of dough and place it on your cookie sheet (I used a cookie scoop). Now it's time to give these babies their signature rough edge. Put 1/4 c. of sugar in a dish (this is in addition to the sugar listed above). Stick the bottom of a glass in it. This is going to be your cookie press.<br />
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Firmly press it into the center of your dough ball. You want your dough to spill out over the sides of the glass. If there is a lip, it's even better.<br />
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Bake at 350 degrees F. for 8 minutes. I like to take mine out just before they begin to brown and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. Once they are cool, put them in the fridge.<br />
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1/2 cup butter (room temperature)<br />
3/4 cup sour cream<br />
About 1 (2 pound) package of powdered sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
2-4 Tbs. milk<br />
red food coloring (optional)<br />
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Start by creaming together butter, sour cream and salt. Slowly add powdered sugar. When it gets too thick, add a splash of milk.<br />
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Alternate this process until your frosting is the desired consistency. Add 1 drop of red food coloring and whip on high for 1 minute. Frost cookies when cool and store cookies in the fridge until ready to serve.<br />
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<i>I didn't grow up eating Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies, but I do remember eating them last summer in Lake Powell and I can see the appeal. The soft, slightly spicy cookies are sandwiched around a layer of marshmallow cream! These knockoff cookies tasted even better than the boxed variety and my family loved them. I had NEVER purchased a bottle of marshmallow creme before making this recipe, and if you'd rather substitute a buttercream frosting, <a href="http://boycheesesandwich.blogspot.com/2010/10/frosting.html#.UmAezpSf6bM">THIS</a> version would be great too. </i><i>Recipe from <a href="http://recipeshoebox.blogspot.com/2013/03/oatmeal-cream-pies-little-debbie-knock.html">Recipe Shoebox</a>. </i></div>
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Soft Chewy Oatmeal Cookies:<br />
1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup shortening<br />
1 1/4 cups sugar<br />
3 Tbs. molasses<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
3/4 tsp. coconut extract (can use less if you don't care for coconut flavor)<br />
1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbs. all purpose flour<br />
1 cup oats, ground slightly in blender (don't skip the blending--it really makes the texture)<br />
2 tsp. cocoa powder<br />
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp. baking soda<br />
3/4 tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp. nutmeg<br />
1/4 tsp. ginger<br />
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Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting:<br />
1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup shortening<br />
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar<br />
1 jar (7-ounces) marshmallow creme<br />
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COOKIES: <br />
In a medium bowl, whip together butter, shortening, sugar, and molasses on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and coconut extract. Beat together. Add flour, blended oats, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Beat together until just mixed. <br />
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Form about 2-tablespoons of dough into balls (I didn't make them quite this big) and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until they look slightly underdone. Take care not to over-bake, as they will lose their fabulous chewy texture. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire cooling rack.<br />
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When cookies are completely cooled, place a large spoonful of marshmallow frosting on the flat side of a cookie and sandwich together with another cookie.<br />
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Whip together butter, shortening, and powdered sugar. When smooth and fluffy, add the jar of marshmallow creme and whip together until well combined.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-25668360881996012782013-10-17T10:21:00.000-06:002013-10-19T12:02:15.323-06:00Coconut Shrimp Curry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>I have a thing for anything coconut and curry and this recipe satisfies both of those favorites. My kids and husband adored this dinner and they all asked for seconds. If you don't like shrimp, chicken would be delicious in this dish. It seemed like a lot of spice to me as I was making it, but believe me, it's perfect! Serves 6. </i></div>
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<i>Recipe very slightly adapted from <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2012/01/coconut-shrimp-curry-silpat-giveaway.html">Mel's Kitchen Cafe</a> (reduced salt). </i></div>
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For the shrimp marinade:<br />
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)<br />
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)<br />
1-2 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
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1 tablespoon canola oil<br />
1 medium red or yellow onion, finely chopped<br />
1 teaspoon ground pepper<br />
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, from about a 1-inch peeled piece of ginger<br />
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced<br />
2 teaspoons ground coriander<br />
1/2 teaspoon turmeric<br />
1 teaspoon curry powder<br />
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained<br />
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, light or regular<br />
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro<br />
Hot cooked rice for serving, if desired<br />
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For the simple shrimp marinade, toss the shrimp with the salt, pepper, cayenne and lemon juice in a resealable large bag or in a bowl. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.<br />
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Meanwhile, in a medium-sized pot, heat the canola oil over medium heat until rippling and hot. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the pepper, ginger, salt, garlic, coriander, turmeric and curry powder. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture is very fragrant and the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the undrained tomatoes to the pot and cook, stirring and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom, for about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring often. Add the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the shrimp and any accumulated juices from the marinade. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are curled, lightly pink and cooked through, about 2-4 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Serve over hot, cooked rice, if desired.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-92063060308713806192013-10-17T09:49:00.000-06:002013-10-17T09:51:20.429-06:00Egg, Bacon and Broccoli Bake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>We liked this savory casserole, stuffed with broccoli, peppers and bacon. </i></div>
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<i>Serves 6. Recipe slightly adapted from <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bacon-egg-broccoli-bake-115674.aspx">Kraftrecipes.com</a></i></div>
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4 green onions, chopped, divided<br />
6 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half<br />
2 cups small broccoli florets<br />
3/4 cup finely chopped red peppers<br />
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped<br />
8 eggs<br />
2/3 cup sour cream, divided<br />
1 cup finely shredded cheese (such as cheddar-Jack or Mexican)<br />
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Preheat oven to 375ºF. Reserve 1 Tbsp. onions for later use. Place 6 tortilla halves on bottom of 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray; cover with remaining onions, broccoli, peppers and bacon.<br />
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Whisk eggs in medium bowl; stir in 1/3 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup cheese. Pour over ingredients in pan; top with remaining tortilla halves and cheese. Cover.<br />
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Bake 45 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering after 30 min. Sprinkle with reserved onions. Serve topped with remaining sour cream & salsa.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-626234008117859032013-09-22T22:19:00.002-06:002013-09-22T22:22:30.777-06:00Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love to try new recipes and to mix it up, but my husband would choose basic chocolate chip cookies every time! To satisfy my need to branch out, I tried {and loved} these soft cookies. The addition of sour cream lends a cake-like texture to an otherwise "typical" cookie. I doubled and adapted the original recipe, because making just 2 dozen cookies (and half bags of chocolate chips) is a waste of time, in my opinion. They also freeze very well. Makes 4 dozen cookies. Recipe from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/326616/soft-chocolate-chip-cookies">marthastewart.com</a></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks, or 3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar<br />2 large eggs, room temperature<br />2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<br />1/2 cup sour cream </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate)<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat butter and sugars with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-5853593118145486072013-09-22T21:55:00.001-06:002013-10-08T22:30:10.658-06:00No-Cream Pasta Primavera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>If you're looking for a healthy dinner that's full of fresh vegetables and bursting with the flavors of lemon, balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs, this is your dish! My kids loved it and it would be elegant enough to serve to company. Serves 6. Recipe very slightly adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/No-Cream-Pasta-Primavera/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=122270359&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2013-09-15&prop28=Feature_2&prop29=Title&me=1">allrecipes.com</a>.</i></div>
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1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta ( I use Dreamfield's low-carb pasta)<br />
1 yellow summer squash, chopped<br />
1 zucchini, chopped<br />
1 carrot, julienned<br />
1/2 red bell pepper, julienned (I used the whole pepper)<br />
1/2 pint grape tomatoes<br />
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces<br />
5 spears asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces<br />
1/4 cup olive oil, divided<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper<br />
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice<br />
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning<br />
1 Tablespoon butter<br />
1/4 large yellow onion, diced<br />
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<br />
2 teaspoons lemon zest<br />
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil*<br />
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley*<br />
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar<br />
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese<br />
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.<br />
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.</div>
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In a bowl, toss squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the baking sheet, and roast 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender.</div>
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Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. </div>
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Mix in cooked pasta, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar. Gently toss and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese to serve.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-41291285926224070422013-09-16T12:02:00.000-06:002013-09-22T21:58:33.568-06:00Marinated Grilled Chicken with Barley Corn Salad <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">We recently purchased a new grill and have been grilling up a storm. It's amazing the cooking possibilities it opens up. This, in my opinion, is the perfect summer dish: Fresh ingredients with lots of flavor; great dish for entertaining. I realize as I'm posting this that I should have posted it earlier. Hopefully it is still grilling weather wherever you are. If not, keep this on the back burner for next summer. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ingredients:</strong><br />4 chicken breasts<br />3/4 cup medium barley<br />2 cups fresh or frozen-then-thawed corn kernels<br />1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes<br />1/2 cup minced red onion<br />4 slices cooked thick or center cut bacon, chopped<br />1 avocado, chopped<br />salt & pepper to taste </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Tomato Vinaigrette:</span><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><br />1 cup halved cherry tomatoes<br />1 clove garlic<br />3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />2 Tablespoons water<br />1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar<br />1 Tablespoon lemon juice<br />1 Tablespoon red onion<br />salt & pepper to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">1-Cook barley with a pinch of salt according to package directions. Drain when barley is tender to make sure all excess water is removed. Place into a large bowl to cool slightly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2- Make the Tomato Vinaigrette:</span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a food processor or blender, then process until smooth. Place 6 Tablespoons of the vinaigrette into a plastic bag and set the remaining aside. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt & pepper, then add it to the bag with the vinaigrette and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.</span></span></div>
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Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11849393416628930031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-18323336677843674192013-09-16T12:00:00.000-06:002013-09-22T22:00:14.294-06:00Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is our favorite recipe for grilled chicken. I like it so much that I braved 95 degree heat with 70% humidity to grill this for dinner last week. We have been eating it pretty much once a week all summer. If you don't have a grill you could use a grill pan on your stove. Don't forget to serve a side of the warm balsamic sauce for dipping along side the chicken. So good! </span></i></div>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a sauce pan, combine balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir then simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by about 1/3.</span></li>
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<i>I've always liked to cook, but I really love to bake! My Mom often made freshly baked cookies for us when we were growing up and now I equate the smell of warm cookies to comfort, home and smiling kids. The cookies that remind me of my Mom are her <a href="http://boycheesesandwich.blogspot.com/2010/08/applesauce-chocolate-chip-cookies.html#.UjJQSWTF1Rc">Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>, <a href="http://boycheesesandwich.blogspot.com/2010/09/soft-moist-oatmeal-cookies.html#.UjJP_mTF1Rc">Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</a>, <a href="http://boycheesesandwich.blogspot.com/2010/10/good-chewy-cookies.html#.UjJPomTF1Rc">Good & Chewy Cookies</a> or <a href="http://boycheesesandwich.blogspot.com/2011/05/oatmeal-chipper-cookies.html#.UjJPAmTF1Rc">Oatmeal Chipper Cookies</a>. She always jokes that she should have blue fur and googly eyes!</i></div>
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<i>I love putting a homemade cookie in my kids' lunches for school and we almost always have cookies on hand for unexpected company, late-night homework sessions or an after-school snack. Making cookies as often as I do has helped me figure out what works best, so I thought I'd share some helpful tips to take your cookies to the next level of AMAZING:)</i></div>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Chill the cookie dough</span></b>, if possible. Even if you stick the cookie dough in the fridge (or freezer!) while you heat up the oven, it will help. Chilled cookie dough holds its shape better and the cookies tend to bake up fluffier and won't go flat. </li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Bake cookies in the top half of your oven</span></b>. In my ovens, I use the second spot from the top for the oven rack. This helps prevent the cookies from burning on the bottom, and speaking of that...</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Always set your oven timer for less time than the recipe says </span>and don't over-bake the cookies. I like to take them out of the oven just before the cookies begin to brown and let them sit on the cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes before removing them with a metal spatula to cool on a cooling rack. </li>
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<i>This meal thrilled my whole family for 2 reasons: First, this meatloaf is flavorful and not dry and second, it's topped with BACON! Winner! I've made this 4 times and it literally gets cheers from my kids & the hubby when I serve it. Recipe slightly adapted from <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/07/bacon-topped-petite-turkey-meatloaf.html">skinnytaste.com</a></i></div>
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<i>If you've ever eaten at The Cheesecake Factory, you've probably tasted their DIVINE brown bread they serve as an appetizer. I was looking for a similar recipe and found this slightly sweet and definitely delicious bread that my whole family loves! Makes one (9 x 5") loaf. </i><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-54816669155068350872013-09-11T18:53:00.000-06:002013-09-11T18:54:10.024-06:00Fresh Apple Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>I am shocked it's been so long since anyone has posted a recipe here! I use this blog for meal planning every week and I'm grateful for a collection of amazing recipes. THANK YOU readers for not losing hope! We still have about 150-300 readers each day. Now that school has started for my kids, I will be posting all the fun recipes I made over the summer. I'm starting with this one because it seems like a great cookie for FALL! They taste a lot like a Snickerdoodle cookie, but with fresh apples! Recipe from my friend Marlynn Avery.</i></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-15225154412376988402013-05-28T13:32:00.000-06:002013-09-11T18:55:17.115-06:00Roasted Potatoes, Chicken Sausage and Peppers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">My cute Mother-in-law gave me this wonderful recipe from <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/roasted-potatoes-chicken-sausage-and.html?m=1">skinnytaste.com</a>. I love that it only uses one pan and it could be a meal all by itself. I have served it with a green salad or with a slice of french bread, but it's hearty and filling enough to stand alone as well. I used the Aidell's Chicken & Apple sausage that I can find at Costco.</span></i><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 medium onion, peeled and quartered, layers separated</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 red bell peppers, seeds removed and cut into 1 inch pieces</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. chopped rosemary (fresh or dry)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tsp. garlic powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">olive oil spray</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 pound Italian chicken sausage, each link cut into 6-7 slices (I used Aidell's Chicken & Apple Smoked sausage)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cut the potatoes into small 1" x 1/2 inch pieces. These take the longest to cook so cutting them small ensures everything cooks evenly. Preheat oven to 375°. Spray one large non-stick baking sheet, or two small ones with olive oil spray to prevent the potatoes from sticking.<br /><br />In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, peppers, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic powder. Mix well to be sure everything is coated with oil and seasoned evenly. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and place in the center of the oven; bake for 15 minutes.<br /><br />Use a spoon to toss so nothing sticks or burns.<br /><br />Add the sausage to the baking sheet with the potatoes and vegetables and bake, tossing once or twice for 25-35 minutes, or until your potatoes are cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your potatoes and sausage, keep an eye so they don't burn.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 servings: 324 calories per serving, 11.4 g. fat, 23 g. protein, 33 g. carbohydrate, 4 g. fiber</span></i></div>
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<i>It's getting HOT here in Southern California and I love using my slow-cooker when it's too warm to turn on my oven! This recipe is simple and the chicken turns out so moist, sweet and flavorful. We all really loved this one and I hope you will too! Recipe from <a href="http://www.couponsforyourfamily.com/2012/07/crock-pot-honey-sesame-chicken.html">couponsforyourfamily.com</a></i></div>
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
1 cup honey<br />
1/2 cup soy sauce<br />
1/2 cup diced onion<br />
1/4 cup ketchup<br />
2 tablespoons vegetable oil<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
4 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 6 Tablespoons water<br />
Sesame seeds<br />
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Line a crock pot with a Reynold's Slow Cooker liner for easy clean up. Season both sides of chicken lightly with salt and pepper and put into slow cooker.<br />
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Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from crock pot but leave the sauce. Dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce.</div>
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<i>My family has made this recipe for as long as I can remember. It's an impressive snack to serve at a party and easy to customize to your taste. The "recipe" is just a guideline, so feel free to use fruit that's in season or whatever sounds good to you:) I'd recommend making the Cinnamon Chips a few hours ahead of time so they get nice and crisp. </i></div>
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Flour tortillas (I think thick, store-bought tortillas work best)</div>
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cinnamon & sugar, mixed</div>
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Spread each tortilla with butter using a rubber spatula and sprinkle generously with cinnamon & sugar. Cut into 2 inch strips using a pizza cutter. I cut either end into a long strip, then cut each strip in half. Then, I cut the remaining piece into strips and then into thirds (SEE PHOTO BELOW). </div>
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Arrange on prepared baking sheet in single layer and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just beginning to brown. Here's the slightly TRICKY part: These are best when they are <i>crisp</i>, but they are not good when they <i>burn</i>! Keep a close eye on them so they don't get too brown. </div>
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When baked, remove tortilla strips from the oven and cool on the pan or remove to a baking sheet. As I mentioned, these are great if they sit out for a few hours before serving so they get a little crisp. </div>
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blackberries, coarsely chopped</div>
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apples, diced (I use a combination of green and red apples and I leave the skin on)</div>
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fresh oranges, peeled, sectioned and coarsely chopped</div>
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kiwi, peeled and diced</div>
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pineapple (fresh: peeled and chopped) or (canned: tidbits, well-drained)</div>
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mango, peeled and chopped</div>
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Drain fruit well and combine. I usually add a little brown sugar or powdered sugar. Serve as soon as possible or refrigerate until serving.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-886031243455171557.post-72006250865157194232013-04-11T12:48:00.000-06:002013-04-11T12:52:31.387-06:00Skinny Baked Zucchini Sticks<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>This is a yummy snack or appetizer that we can't get enough of! These zucchini sticks are baked instead of fried and they are a fun way to eat your vegetables. Recipe from <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/baked-zucchini-sticks-13-pts.html">skinnytaste.com</a></i></div>
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3 medium zucchini sliced into 3" x 1/2" sticks<br />
1 large egg white<br />
1/3 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs<br />
2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese<br />
cooking spray<br />
1/4 tsp garlic powder<br />
salt<br />
fresh pepper<br />
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a ziplock bag, place breadcrumbs, garlic powder and cheese and shake well. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.<br />
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Servings: 3 • Size: 1 zucchini (sauce extra) • Points+: 3 pts • Calories: 121.9 • Fat: 2.4 • Carbs: 21.0 g • Fiber: 6.0 • Protein: 6.7 g</div>
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<i>This is another version of <a href="http://boycheesesandwich.blogspot.com/2013/04/baked-oatmeal.html">baked oatmeal</a> from my friend Kaly Batson. </i></div>
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<i>We love the baked apples on top! Serves 9.</i></div>
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3 cups oats (I used instant)</div>
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2 1/2 cups milk</div>
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2 teaspoons vanilla</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a glass 9" casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Combine all ingredients and pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until set in the center. Top with milk & sugar, berries or Baked Apples Topping.</div>
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3-4 apples, peeled and sliced</div>
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Dab of butter or spray butter</div>
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・494 calories <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">・16 g fat </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">・113 mg cholesterol </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">・619 mg sodium </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">・77 gms carbohydrate </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">・5.3 g dietary fiber </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">・14 g protein</span></div>
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