tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17768614430395399432024-03-17T23:04:16.336-04:00Cafe VitaCelebrating the life we have been given by experiencing fresh ingredients and recipes with amazing flavor and textureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974728454208214525noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776861443039539943.post-101079136537461682014-02-06T16:23:00.002-05:002014-02-06T17:04:32.113-05:00Chicken and Wild Rice Reisling Soup With Kale Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let
me start by saying that I think this is my all-time favorite soup in
the whole history of soup. Wait, there is that corn chowder from MESA
Grill I had once.... and there <i>is</i> that Lobster Bisque from the Grand Rapids Chop House....well, this is the best soup that <i>I </i>make.
This recipe came from a friend, who prepared it for my family upon our
return home from vacation. They turned the heat up in the house and
decorated the dining room like a tropical paradise. And, a pot of soup was
ready and warm, with<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>crusty bread and a nice
salad. What a way to come home from a sunny Florida beach to a frigid
Michigan winter. I have since made this recipe my own, using the
ingredients the way I like and omitting a few, like flour as a
thickener. I don't like to thicken soups with flour. I like CREAM.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span></b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 TBSP butter</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 clove of garlic, minced</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup shallots, minced</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 leek, cleaned and trimmed. <span style="font-size: small;"> Use half of the greens and all of whites, finely sliced</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 celery stalks, thinly sliced</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup <span style="font-size: large;">Riesling</span> wine <span style="font-size: small;">( you can use Sherry or other white wine)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 carrots, quartered and sliced</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 quarts chicken broth <span style="font-size: small;">( I used the boxed stock)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp. tarragon </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup wild rice <span style="font-size: small;">(you can also use the pre-cooked package of Uncle Ben's and add it just at the end of cooking)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt and freshly ground pepper</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup heavy cream </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">White chicken breast meat from a roasted chicken</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions </b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat butter in soup pot. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add garlic, shallots,celery and leeks</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cook until softened about 5 min.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add wine and reduce liquid to half, about 5 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add carrots, stirring.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cook about 10 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add tarragon, cream and rice.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cook until carrots are tender, but still a bit firm</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add chicken.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt and pepper to taste.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Serve Soup with a Delicious Crunchy Kale Salad</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This
is my new favorite: A Kale Salad. I had one at my church potluck late
summer and fell in love. It was perfect timing because I had a ton of
kale growing in my backyard garden for its beauty, not </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">because
I wanted to eat it. Our neighborhood garden also had a few varieties
planted and was being harvested. You can play with the ingredients a bit
but I am listing the ones that I think are THE BEST to add. My
pastor's wife is the one who brought the salad to the dinner and she
MASSAGES the kale leaves with coconut oil before tossing the salad. It
makes a difference. Also, this salad is great on day number 2 and 3!
The kale leaves hold up to the dressing and does not become soggy. Just
lightly dress it if you are storing it. NOTE: If you store it, the
coconut oil solidifies, so you must bring it close to room temperature
to liquify it. You may also add a touch of warm water to the salad
before tossing it. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Ingredients</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b> </b></span></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b> </b></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Dressing:</b> </span></b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup white vinegar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 teaspoon dry mustard</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 teaspoon salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 teaspoon minced dry onion</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup vegetable oil</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tablespoon poppyseeds </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Optional: I add 1/4cup raw coconut oil </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Salad:</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Large bunch of kale (curley) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 green onions, slivered</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 lb. radishes, thinly sliced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2-3 stalks of celery, thinly sliced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2-3 carrots, thinly sliced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup of red cabbage, chopped</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup of quartered raw Brussels sprouts</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Options: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dried cherries or cranberries. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fresh blueberries.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chopped crunchy toasted sweet nuts (cashews or almonds) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Edamame </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A sprinkle of white cheese, your choice. I like swiss for this salad</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rip kale into bite-sized pieces.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Massage with 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil.(see note above)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Add salad ingredients and toss with desired amount of dressing.</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567487635253873027noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776861443039539943.post-1581668633204608992013-11-26T11:10:00.003-05:002013-11-26T11:20:38.763-05:00Thanksgiving 2013 Menu Revisited<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Roasted Brined Turkey</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Baked Sweet Potato Casserole</span></div>
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</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Homemade Cranberry Sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Gravy</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Mashed Potatoes</span></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Corn Casserole</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">The Turkey</span></b><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Must begin process 3-4 days before roasting</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">A meat thermometer would be helpful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">As you read
the instructions it might <i>seem</i> a bit
overwhelming with lots of steps. It’s
not difficult at all and the best reason to do it this way>>>> you don’t
have to worry about the turkey while it is cooking. It really is the best turkey I have made or
tasted. I learned everything from Alton Brown. <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/altons-good-eats-roast-turkey-how-to/video/index.html" target="_blank">Here is a link to a video</a></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Ingredients</span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen
young <b><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">turkey</span>
</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">For the </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">brine:</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">
</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 cup <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">kosher
salt</span> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1/2 cup light brown sugar </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 gallon vegetable <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">stock</span>
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 tablespoon black
peppercorns </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">allspice</span>
berries </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 1/2 teaspoons chopped
candied <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">ginger</span>
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 gallon heavily iced
water. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">A <b>large bucket or cooler</b> to fit the turkey in </span></li>
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</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">For the </span></b><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;"><b>aromatics:</b> </span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 red apple, sliced </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1/2 onion, sliced </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">cinnamon</span>
stick </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 cup water </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">4 sprigs <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">rosemary</span>
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">6 leaves <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">sage</span>
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Canola oil</span>
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;">Directions
</span></b><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%;">2 to 3
days before roasting:</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Begin
</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">thawing</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"> the turkey in the refrigerator or in a cooler kept
at 38 degrees F. This will probably take 2- 3 days</span><br />
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the vegetable stock, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and
candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Stir occasionally to
dissolve solids and bring to a <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">boil</span>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Then remove the brine from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate.
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<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">
Combine the brine, water and ice in the 5-gallon bucket.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Place the thawed turkey (with innards
removed) breast side down in <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">brine</span>.
If necessary, weigh down the bird to ensure it is fully immersed, cover, and
refrigerate or set in cool area for 8 to 16 hours, turning the bird once half
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oven to 500 degrees F. Remove the bird from brine and rinse inside and out with
cold water. Discard the brine. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">2. </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Place the
bird on <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">roasting rack</span>
inside a half <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">sheet pan</span>
and pat dry with paper towels. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Aromatics:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%;"> Combine the apple, onion, cinnamon stick, and 1 cup of water in a
microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Add steeped
aromatics to the turkey's cavity along with the rosemary and sage. Tuck the
wings underneath the bird and coat the <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">skin</span>
liberally with <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">canola oil</span>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Roast the turkey on lowest level of the oven at 500 degrees F for <b>30 minutes</b>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%;">5. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; line-height: 115%;">Insert a <b>probe thermometer</b>
into thickest part of the breast and <b>reduce</b>
the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Set the thermometer alarm (if available)
to <b>161 degrees F.</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">6.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">A 14 to 16
pound bird should require a total of <b>2
to 2 1/2 hours of roasting</b>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">7.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Let the
turkey <b>rest</b>, loosely covered with
foil or a large mixing bowl for 15 minutes before carving. </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before: always;" />
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make this while your turkey is “resting”)</span></b></u></span></div>
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</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Keep the drippings from your turkey</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">2.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Pour
everything, including aromatics, into a sauce
pan. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">3.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Bring to a
boil. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">4.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Combine ½ cup
flour and just enough water to make a runny paste. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">5.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Reduce
heat and slowly add flour mixture, whisking to combine. You
may not need all of the flour mixture.
Use to a desired consistency. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">6.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Drain</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";"> through a sieve. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">7.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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add about ¼ cup heavy cream</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">8.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Salt </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">and pepper to taste.</span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";"> </span></b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 ½ cup brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">2/3 cup
flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 ½ cup chopped pecans</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 cup butter -- melted </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Sweet Potato Mixture<b><br /></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">6 cups
mashed BAKED sweet potatoes </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">2 teaspoon
vanilla </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 ½ cup sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 teaspoon
salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">2 eggs,
beaten</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 cup butter </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Combine
brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Set aside.</span></div>
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sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter in a mixing bowl in the
order listed. </span><br />
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surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the crust mixture.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">2 cups cranberries </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Juice and chopped zest of 1
orange </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1/4 cup Port </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1/2 cup sugar, or more if
needed </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 teaspoon cinnamon </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1teaspoon cornstarch</span>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">In a small saucepan combine
cranberries, orange juice and zest, port, sugar and cinnamon. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Bring to a boil, reduce heat
to simmering and cook until cranberries are tender, stirring
occasionally. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">In a small cup make a slurry
with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Whisk cornstarch mixture
into cranberry sauce and cook, whisking, until sauce thickens. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Taste and add more sugar, if
necessary. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">4
pounds golden potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">1 bay
leaf</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">2 cups
heavy cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">6
tablespoons unsalted butter, divided</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">Salt and
pepper to taste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: large;">2
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yellow corn, undrained<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
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corn</span></li>
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cream</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: large;">1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is my new favorite: A Kale Salad. I had one at my church potluck late summer and fell in love. It was perfect timing because I had a ton of kale growing in my backyard garden for its beauty, not </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">because I wanted to eat it. Our neighborhood garden also had a few varieties planted and was being harvested. You can play with the ingredients a bit but I am listing the ones that I think are THE BEST to add. My pastor's wife is the one who brought the salad to the dinner and she MASSAGES the kale leaves with coconut oil before tossing the salad. It makes a difference. Also, this salad is great on day number 2 and 3! The kale leaves hold up to the dressing and does not become soggy. Just lightly dress it if you are storing it. NOTE: If you store it, the coconut oil solidifies, so you must bring it close to room temperature to liquify it. You may also add a touch of warm water to the salad before tossing it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup white vinegar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 teaspoon dry mustard</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 teaspoon salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 teaspoon minced dry onion</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup vegetable oil</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tablespoon poppyseeds </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Optional: I add 1/4cup raw coconut oil </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Salad:</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Large bunch of kale (curley) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 green onions, slivered</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 lb. radishes, thinly sliced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2-3 stalks of celery, thinly sliced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2-3 carrots, thinly sliced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup of red cabbage, chopped</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup of quartered raw Brussels sprouts</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Options: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dried cherries or cranberries. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fresh blueberries.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chopped crunchy toasted sweet nuts (cashews or almonds) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Edamame </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A sprinkle of white cheese, your choice. I like swiss for this salad</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Massage with 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil.(see note above)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Scotch Egg is a traidtional British recipe that is often found in European picnic baskets and in your local English pub. I had a Scotch Egg for the first time last week. My husband and I were in the great city of Grand Rapids, Michigan sampling craft beer and locally sourced artisan food, at the <a href="http://www.grbrewingcompany.com/">Grand Rapids Brewing Company.</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> "GRBC is proud to be the Midwest's first USDA-certified organic brewery.
Chef Adam Watts has created a menu that is sourced mostly from West
Michigan's bountiful agri-business, and features both house-made and
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I had no idea what to expect, having never tried a Scotch Egg. We had viewed it on the menu on previous visits, but had skipped over it, choosing instead items like Kale Popcorn and the daily selections on the Butchers Board. The menu described it as " <span class="field-content">hard boiled egg, pork sausage, saltine cracker, hop mustard." I imagined the egg with those items on the side...like accoutrements to the egg. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The plate came out with a gorgeous hard boiled egg surrounded in sausage and pan fried to a golden brown crunch. It had a hop mustard on the side for dipping and it was fabulous. The saltine flavor really added to the sausage and egg components. I knew instantly I would have to create these for my next party.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe"><i>Often, the best way to get quality sausage meat
is to buy some really lovely sausages, slit them open, then squeeze out
the meat. ~ Jamie oliver</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">8 Eggs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4 Beaten eggs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4 Cups of crushed saltines for breading</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 lb. of bulk seasoned pork sausage or Italian Sausage links, split open</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Herbs De Provence or other herbs of choice </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard divided: add a touch to the sausage and more for dipping</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Oil for frying</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chopped fresh parsley for garnish</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Paprika for sprinkling </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Put eggs
into a pan of cold water and bring to the boil. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Boil for 3 to 4 minutes,
then transfer to a bowl of cold water. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Once cooled, carefully peel
them. </span></span></span></li>
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Put the sausage meat into another bowl with the herbs, a good grating of
nutmeg, the mustard and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Give it all a
good mix together then divide into 8 balls. </span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe"> Have 3 plates ready - one with flour, one with the
beaten eggs and a third with the breadcrumbs.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">To make the Scotch eggs,
start by flouring your hands.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">In the palm of one hand, flatten one of
the sausage balls into an oval-shaped pattie. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Roll a peeled egg in
flour, then pop it in the middle of the pattie. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Gently shape the meat
evenly around the egg, molding it with your hands. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe"><br /></span></span></span>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Roll the meat-wrapped egg in the flour, shake of any excess, then dip
into the beaten egg, followed by the breadcrumbs. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Roll in the egg and
breadcrumbs again for a really good coating. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">
Heat the oil in a deep pan or deep fat fryer to about 150ºC/300ºF. If
you have a cooking thermometer it's a good idea to use it. Otherwise,
test if the oil is hot enough by adding a piece of potato and leaving it
for about a minute – if it sizzles and browns, it's ready. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Carefully
lower the eggs into the pan and cook for about 4 minutes, turning them
every so often, until golden. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on
kitchen paper. (If you're worried about the meat being under-cooked,
deep-fry the scotch eggs until they're golden and crispy, then pop them
in a hot oven for a couple of minutes.) <br />
Cool the eggs slightly, slicing the egg in half the long way. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Sprinkle with chopped parsley and paprika.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="hrecipe">Must be served with a nice mustard like Grey Poupon. </span></span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">This is a spectacular way to wow your guests. A traditional french salad that combines fresh greens, bacon and eggs. Goes great with a nice roasted chop or your favorite soup. </span></div>
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Ingredients</h2>
<ul class="col2">
<li>Splash of white wine vinegar</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>About 4 ounces trimmed frisee</li>
<li>4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces </li>
<li>About 3 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar</li>
<li>1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil</li>
<li>Fresh ground sea salt and freshly ground pepper</li>
<li>Homemade croutons (see below)</li>
</ul>
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<b>Directions</b> </h2>
<u>Poaching the Egg</u><br />
<ol>
<li>Bring a shallow pan of water to a boil. </li>
<li>Add the white wine vinegar. </li>
<li>Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir to get the liquid moving in one direction, like a whirlpool. </li>
<li>Break in the eggs, one at a time. </li>
<li>Poach
until the white is set, but the yolk still runny inside, 2 to 3
minutes.</li>
<li> Lift them out with a slotted spoon, and set them on paper towel
to drain. (You can trim the edges a little if you want to). </li>
<li>Turn off
the water, and cover to keep warm for reheating the eggs.
</li>
</ol>
<b>
</b>For the salad<br />
<ol>
<li>Wash the frisee and spin dry. </li>
<li>Fry the bacon in a saute pan about 5 minutes. </li>
<li>Deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar and boil to reduce to about 2 teaspoons. </li>
<li>Add enough oil to make a dressing.</li>
<li>Toss the frisee in the pan for a few seconds just to coat; <b>don't let it
wilt.</b></li>
<li>Divide among 2 plates and season with salt and pepper.</li>
<li>Reheat the eggs in the water for a second or two, lift out, drain and set alongside each salad. </li>
<li>Season, and serve. </li>
</ol>
<h2>
<b>Crouton Directions</b></h2>
Take a 3 inch portion of a fresh baguette, slice into cubes, toss with
olive oil, garlic powder and favorite dried herbs like Herbs De
Provence.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;">I
have a lovely friend who bakes wonderful scones and she often will make
one big round, then slice it after baking to serve with tea. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Since
I already made small round biscuit shapes AND mini triangles, I thought
I would make one large scone and one medium sized in keeping with my
friends tradition. <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">As I was preparing the dough for baking, I was thinking <span style="font-size: medium;">about need<span style="font-size: medium;">ing</span></span> a dessert recipe that contained strawberries </span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">for a <span style="font-size: medium;">request. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">I </span></span></span>just needed to whip up some cream and buy some fresh <span style="font-size: medium;">strawberries</span> and I <span style="font-size: medium;">would</span> get<span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">a nice<span style="font-size: medium;">, basic </span></span></span>strawberry shortcake to add to my recipe collection. What came out was this beautiful layered cake wit<span style="font-size: medium;">h </span>syrupy strawberries sandwiched <span style="font-size: medium;">between</span> fresh whipped cream and my Dried Cranberry & Apricot Scones</span>!<span style="font-size: medium;"> After taking some pictures, <span style="font-size: medium;">I </span>passed out the forks and my family ate this BEFORE DINNER. It was <span style="font-size: medium;">cause for </span>celebration because I NEVER bake and hardly ever have dessert...So it was a good reason to have dessert first<span style="font-size: medium;">,</span> THEN dinner</span>. </div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Scone Ingredients:</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>
<ul>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">3 cups</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> all-purpose flour</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li class="hasDeal cboxElement" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">3/4 cup = 2 Tbsp.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> sugar</span>, divided</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> baking powder</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> baking soda</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> salt</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">6 tablespoons</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> chilled butter</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">1/3 cup</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> chopped dried apricots</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">1/3 cup</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span itemprop="name"> dried cranberries (such as Craisins; Dried cherries work well too)</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1</span> cup</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> low-fat buttermilk</span></span>
<span itemprop="preparation" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
</li>
<li class="hasDeal cboxElement" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">2 Tbsp.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span itemprop="name">grated orange rind</span> (you can also add some lemon zest to freshen it up even more)</span></li>
<li class="hasDeal cboxElement" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">1 </span><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span itemprop="name"> large egg</span> </span></li>
<li class="hasDeal cboxElement" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;">2 </span><span itemprop="name" style="font-size: medium;">large egg whites, divided</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li>
<li class="hasDeal cboxElement" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span itemprop="amount" style="font-size: medium;"> </span>
<span itemprop="name" style="font-size: medium;"> Cooking spray</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 lbs. of fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 cup of sugar</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: medium;"></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Preparation:</span></span></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Combine sugar and strawberries in a bowl and cover. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place</span> in the refrigerator for 1 hour minimum or until sugar has dissolved. </span></li>
</ol>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Fresh whipped cream:</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup of <span style="font-size: medium;">h</span>eavy cream (will make 2 cups of whipped cream)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 Tbsp. <span style="font-size: medium;">p</span>owdered sugar</span></li>
</ul>
<b><span style="font-size: medium;"> For the Scones:</span></b><br />
<ol itemprop="instructions">
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 400°.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Whisk one egg white in a small dish for egg washing top of biscuit. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a food processor or bowl.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pulse or cut
in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles
coarse meal.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Stir in apricots and cranberries. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Combine buttermilk,
orange rind, egg, and 1 egg white; add to flour mixture, stirring just
until moist.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 times
with floured hands. Divide dough in half. ( <a href="http://www.mydemarleathome.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?prod=RL006060">I used my Demarle ROUL'PAT. </a> Its just like the SILPAT but for rolling out dough...IT DOESN'T STICK...EVER!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Set 1 half scone mix aside for making traditional shapes for scones or freeze for later use. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cut dough in half again. Form each
half into 2 large circles using a rolling pin and patting out to
desired shape and height. The scone should be about 1/8 inch high. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking
spray <a href="http://www.mydemarleathome.com/shop/productdetail.aspx?prod=SP420295">(or use your SILPAT, NO cooking spray needed).</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Brush top of scones with reserved egg white. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sprinkle with remaining sugar; bake at 400° for 12 minutes or
until golden.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cool. </span></li>
</ol>
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Prepare whipped cream.</span></b><br />
<ol itemprop="instructions">
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Begin whipping cream using your KitchenAid or hand mixer on medium<span style="font-size: medium;"> (use may also use a hand <span style="font-size: medium;">whisk</span>).</span> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mix until stiff peaks are just about to form. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Turn off mixer and <span style="font-size: medium;">s</span>prinkle in sugar. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Continue to mix just until sugar is <span style="font-size: medium;">incorporated</span>, a few seconds. Do not <span style="font-size: medium;">over-mix</span> or it will turn to butter.</span></li>
</ol>
<span style="font-size: medium;">You may <span style="font-size: medium;">also </span>add a touch of vanilla when you add the sugar. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To Prepare Dessert:</b></span><br />
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place large scone on your serving platter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Spread with whipped cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Top with half the berries.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Place second scone on top and repeat. </span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This month I received a nicely made box from Lori. I was immediately drawn to the chips, opened them, tasted them and hid them. Spicy - sweet BBQ chips "VOODOO" kettle style chips from New Orleans. My husband dived into the spicy pickles from Famous Dave's, and the kids went for the blow-pops, which I hid also! Lori also included a spice rub, BBQ sauce and a jar of local salsa. The box was filled with everything I can use for great summer dining. I have used the rub and the sauce to make Chicken Kabobs, Ribs, and Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts. I also included the sauce in my <a href="http://sherryscafevita.blogspot.com/2013/04/paris-of-plains-bbq-ranch-salad.html">BBQ Chicken Salad recipe.</a></span></span></div>
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like allergies or dietary restrictions.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-You will have until the <b>15th of the month</b> to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the <b>last day of the month</b>, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-The boxes are to be filled with <b>fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats</b>! <b>The spending limit is $15</b>. <b>The box must also include something written.</b> This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Crumbled <span style="font-size: large;">b</span>leu cheese, pine nuts, red onions,dried cherries, poppy seed dressing. It
sounds like an odd combination, especially the blue cheese with <span style="font-size: large;">poppy seed</span> dressing, but the <span style="font-size: large;">two flavors actually compliment each other quite well. Add that to some cru<span style="font-size: large;">nchy pine nut<span style="font-size: large;">s, sweet plump cherries and cr<span style="font-size: large;">ispy greens, and it's a unique <span style="font-size: large;">salad</span> next to a tender steak or for lunch with some grilled chicken breast. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Salad Ingredients</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 <span style="font-size: large;">head of romaine lettuce, <span style="font-size: x-small;">washed, chopped and refrigerated for crispness</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 small red onion, chopped</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of toasted p<span style="font-size: large;">ine nuts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of dried cherries</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup of crumbled bleu cheese </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 grilled chicken breas<span style="font-size: large;">ts, sliced</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup mayonnaise</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup sugar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons cider vinegar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons <span style="font-size: large;">p</span>oppy <span style="font-size: large;">s</span>eeds </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Directions</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mix all of the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Plate the greens and place salad ingredients on top. Toss with dr<span style="font-size: large;">essing. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As a side salad, omit the chicken and serve with a nice piece of fish or a grilled steak, like a porterhouse or filet. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567487635253873027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776861443039539943.post-69341449741966989632013-05-23T16:55:00.001-04:002013-05-23T16:55:06.538-04:00Sausage Cream Sauce With Fried Sage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I learned to fry fresh herbs while teaching a basic cooking class a few years ago. The first herb I tried to fry, was parsley. It was for a basic linguini dish prepared with fresh lemon, red pepper and fried parsley. It caused the flavor to be so much more INTENSE. It also added a nice unexpected crunch to the pasta. Sage and sausage go so beautifully together, I thought I would fry the sage to go with the cream sauce. I don't think fresh chopped sage would go as well as the cooked, it would be to soft and smooth. The cream sauce is a base I usually prepare with chicken and pork, but it works well with crumbled sausage. It is nothing like the "gravy" you would put over biscuits...trust me. This is much lighter and more elegant. I served it over ravioli and then took it to the next level with the fresh sage that I fried in the sausage fat. You can use this sauce on any of your favorite pasta. The fried sage can also be used with other dishes like eggs (shown below) and potatoes. </span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>1 clove of garlic, crushed and minced</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>1 small red onion, chopped fine </span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>1 1/2 cup white wine </span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>1 cup of heavy cream</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Salt and fresh ground pepper</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I participated in my second Surprise Recipe Swap. My task was to visit Christie, who is the creator of <a href="http://fooddonelight.com/">Food Done Light</a>. I am always looking for a great sauce to use and came across her <a href="http://fooddonelight.com/chocolate-malta-bbq-sauce/">Chocolate Malta BBQ Sauce. </a>The directions were easy and the pictures well done. I enjoyed my visit and got to know Christie a bit more by reading through a few posts. It is nice getting to know the bloggers that we share so many recipes with. It's like putting a name to a face and it makes our large community feel more intimate. The sauce was <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">delicious</span> and complimented grilled chicken and green beans perfectly. I used a non-alco<span style="font-size: large;">holic beer, but<span style="font-size: large;"> I think it would be even better with malta. </span></span> Go check out <a href="http://fooddonelight.com/">Food Done Light</a> for more of <span style="font-size: large;">Christie's</span> <span style="font-size: large;">health conscious </span>recipes. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 (7 ounce) bottle malta or a non-alcoholic beer or coke<br />
1 tbsp. hoisin sauce<br />
2 tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce<br />
1 garlic clove, smashed<br />
1 tbsp. unsweetened dark chocolate powder<br />
1/4 cup pineapple juice<br />
2 tbsp. brown sugar<br />
1 tsp. kosher salt</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Directions:</b></span></span><br />
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heat to simmer the sauce. Simmer and let the sauce reduce until it is
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Food Revolution Day</strong> on 17 May is a global day of action
for people to make a stand for good food and essential cooking skills.
It's a chance for people to come together within their homes, schools,
workplaces and communities to cook and share their kitchen skills, food
knowledge and resources. Food Revolution Day aims to raise awareness
about the importance of good food and better food education for everyone
by focusing on three simple actions – cook it, share it, live it. The
first Food Revolution Day took place on 19 May 2012 with more than 1,000
events in 664 cities across 62 countries. Find out all about Food
Revolution Day 2012 <a href="http://foodrevolutionday.com/2012">here</a>.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"This Food Revolution is about saving America's health by changing
the way people eat. It's not just a TV show; it's a movement for you,
your family and your community. If you care about your kids and their
future, take this revolution and make it your own. Educate yourself
about food and cooking, and find out what your child is eating at
school. Make only a few small changes and magical things will happen.
Switching from processed to fresh food will not only make you feel
better, it will also add years to your life."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In
honor of Food Revolution Day, 2013 I am posting Jamie Oliver's speech
from the TED award in 2010. There is also a petition to sign in support
of getting fresh food back into our schools. <span style="font-size: large;">You can also sign up to be a<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Food Revolution <span style="font-size: large;">A</span>mbassador </b>on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FoodRevolutionCommunity"><span style="font-size: large;">Facebook</span> page</a>. Check it out so you can be ready for next years Food Revolution Day and help spread the word. <span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To learn more about the Revolution, </span></span><a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/foundation/jamies-food-revolution/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">visit their site</span></span>! </a></div>
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795,000 supporters since March 2010; mostly from the USA and over 30,000
from the rest of the world. From September 1st 2011 we updated Jamie’s
petition to show a global count of supporters. Signers are showing their
support for the Food Revolution and standing up for better food at
school, better health prospects and the need to keep coo<span class="text_exposed_show">king
skills alive around the world. This is a move to highlight the global
obesity epidemic: 1.7 billion people are obese or overweight globally
including 200 million children, this is a global issue. The world wants a
Food Revolution!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.jamiesfoodrevolution.com/sign" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.jamiesfoodrevolution.com/sign</a> <br /> <br />
Sign the petition to get fresh food back in our kid's schools and our
communities. Then download the <span style="font-size: large;">toolkit</span> we've created to help you make
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 ounces shredded asiago cheee</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. container of grape tomatoes, cut in half, the long way</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cloves of minced <span style="font-size: large;">garlic</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of basil, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup or more extra-virgin olive <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; color: darkgreen; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">oil</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning or fresh oreganao</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; color: darkgreen; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Optional: Add grilled chicken and or pine nuts</span></span></li>
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instructions, but just short 2 minutes of package time. <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="font-size: large;">D</span>rain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold
water. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Place the tortellini, tomatoes, garlic, seasoning
and cheese in a large salad bowl. </span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Toss with olive oil and salt and
pepper. </span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Top with basil. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate before serving. </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><b>For even better flavor,</b> let chill in
refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then SERVE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>2 lbs. flank steak or London Broil</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>1/2 cup olive oil<br />1/3 cup soy sauce<br />1/4 cup red wine <br />1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce<br />1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<br />2 cloves garlic, minced<br />1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup balsamic vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup fig preserves</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/<span style="font-size: large;">4 cup port</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">salt & pepper to taste</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 -2 <span style="font-size: large;">tablespoons</span> cognac </span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span>In<span> a l</span>arge plastic bag, place meat and marinade ingredients. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Massage marinade into meat and place <span>bag in the <span>refrigerator. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span>Refrigerate <span>at least 8 hours or overnight.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Pr<span>ior to cooking, drain meat and pat dry. Let it sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. <span><span>T</span>his ensures a even internal <span>temperature of the meat. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Grill or cook the meat on medium high heat, searing both sides and turning <span>several</span> times throughout the cooking process to reach desired temperature and done<span>ness:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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Rare:120° - 125°<br />
Medium-rare:130° - 135°<br />
Medium:140° - 145°<br />
Medium-well:150° - 155°<br />
Well-done: 160° and above</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In small saucepan, place all ingredients except cognac. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bring to boil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Simmer, reducing by half. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remove from heat, adding cognac.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Serve with sauteed <span style="font-size: large;">P</span>ortabello mushrooms and <span style="font-size: large;">T</span><a href="http://sherryscafevita.blogspot.com/2013/03/compound-butter-with-tarragon-honey.html">arragon <span style="font-size: large;">C</span>ompound <span style="font-size: large;">B</span>utter. </a></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567487635253873027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776861443039539943.post-461143308254015362013-05-06T09:50:00.003-04:002013-05-28T11:34:34.498-04:00Chicken Pate with Mango Chutney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have made this lovely sweet pate several times for gatherings and luncheons<span style="font-size: large;">. </span> I recently made it for an intimate gathering to celebrate a college graduation, but my favorite way to present the pate<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>is luncheon style, individually plated with sliced grape tomatoes, red onion slivers, sliced cucumbers and a mini spring mix of greens, all separated and on the side with some good crackers. Guests can build their own experience on top of the cracker. I have always been able to find a box of Pepperidge Farm "Entertaining" crackers until recently. My 3 major grocery stores DID NOT HAVE THEM. I love to use the butterfly cracker and place it , wing side in, on top of the pate with a spring of chives. I will continue to search, and if I find them, I will update my picture. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 large cooked chicken breasts, poached</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 cup mayonaisse</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 cup mango chutney</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">salt and fresh pepper to taste </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 cup chopped pecans</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fresh cut chives, keep long, about 2 inches</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Options:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Crackers (water, butter-crisps, and the above mentioned butterfly cracker are the best)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grape tomatoes, halved</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Red onion slivers</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Spring mix</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Vinaigrette</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fruit paste <span style="font-size: large;">(</span>I like pear flavor) </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Place chicken, <span style="font-size: large;">mayonnaise</span> and chutney in a food processor and process until sooth.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Salt and pepper to taste. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Plate pate, sprinkle with pecans, and place chive stalks in as a garnish.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lightly <span style="font-size: large;">d</span>ress <span style="font-size: large;">the greens with the vinaigrette.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Serve with desired accompaniments.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This month I received a nicely made box from Stephanie who lives in Kansas City, MO. For every item in the box, <span style="font-size: medium;">she put a cute sticky note <span style="font-size: medium;">explaining </span> why she sent that item<span style="font-size: medium;">. <span style="font-size: medium;">I loved that<span style="font-size: medium;">! The box contained items I would really use and a nice bag of good chocolate that we opened right away! <span style="font-size: medium;">There</span> were healthier items<span style="font-size: medium;"></span> to snack on and and a few products to<span style="font-size: medium;"> help with dinner or lu<span style="font-size: medium;">nch</span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stephanie also sent <span style="font-size: medium;">along a post card of Kansas City with some <span style="font-size: medium;">K</span>ansas City <span style="font-size: medium;">style </span>BBQ sauce. I have used the sauce several times and even created a sala<span style="font-size: medium;">d based on Kansas City<span style="font-size: medium;"> wh<span style="font-size: medium;">ich is nicknamed, </span>"</span>The Paris of the <span style="font-size: medium;">P</span>ains"</span>. I would love to visit there sometime soon. Thanks Stephanie. I really enjoyed <span style="font-size: medium;">your thoughtful</span> gift. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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-On the <b>5th of the month</b>, you will receive your penpal
pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal
and get their mailing address and any other information you might need
like allergies or dietary restrictions.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-You will have until the <b>15th of the month</b> to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the <b>last day of the month</b>, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-The boxes are to be filled with <b>fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats</b>! <b>The spending limit is $15</b>. <b>The box must also include something written.</b> This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!</span></span><br />
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depending on their size and how fragile they are. (Don’t forget about
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I created this salad based on a Kansas City BBQ sauce I received from my April Foodie Pen Pal. I have been eating salads for lunch just about everyday and love to change things up from my usual 4 that I consider my "go-to" salads. I used a good quality, healthier ranch dressing mixed with a good quality barbeque sauce. The sauce my pal sent is from Kansas City's own <span style="font-size: large;">Gates BB<span style="font-size: large;">Q.</span> </span>The <span style="font-size: large;">r</span>anch dressing I typically <span style="font-size: large;">use is made by Marzetti</span>. It is <span style="font-size: large;">from the "Sim<span style="font-size: large;">ply Dressed" line (see ingredients below).</span></span> The BBQ sauce adds a smoky sweet flavor to the salad and pairs deliciously with fresh cilantro and tomatoes. For lunch I eat salads with chicken on top, but this would go great on the side of a grilled chicken breast or nice steak. I didn't this time, but next time I prepare this salad I will add some fresh avocado to it.</span></span> Enjoy!</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 head of <span style="font-size: large;">romaine</span> lettuce</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup ranch dressing</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons BBQ sauce </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Optional: 1 diced avocado </span></span></li>
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CANOLA OIL, BUTTERMILK, WATER, SALTED EGG YOLK, DISTILLED
VINEGAR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SUGAR, SEA SALT, GARLIC*, ONION*,
XANTHAN GUM, SPICES.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Salad Ingredients</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 <span style="font-size: large;">head of romaine lettuce, <span style="font-size: x-small;">washed, chopped and refrigerated for crispness</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 small red onion, chopped</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of toasted p<span style="font-size: large;">ine nuts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of dried cherries</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup of crumbled bleu cheese </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 grilled chicken breas<span style="font-size: large;">ts, sliced</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dr<span style="font-size: large;">essing</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup mayonnaise</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup sugar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons cider vinegar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons <span style="font-size: large;">p</span>oppy <span style="font-size: large;">s</span>eeds </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Directions</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mix all of the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Plate the greens and place salad ingredients on top. Toss with dr<span style="font-size: large;">essing. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">As a side salad, omit the chicken and serve with a nice piece of fish or a grilled steak, like a porterhouse or filet. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of my all-time favorite salads. Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, black beans and corn with creamy avocado and crunchy tortilla strips. Tossed with a spicy salsa ranch dressing. I have even gone so far as to fry slices of fresh jalapenos for a nice spicy garnish (directions below). Cheese is optional. I tend to not like cheese on this salad as it takes away from the fresh ingredients and makes it too heavy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 head of Romain lettuce, rinsed and chopped</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 grilled chicken breasts,sliced</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 1b. grape tomatoes, quartered</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 small avocado, sliced and diced</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup yellow corn, prepared (see below)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 red bell pepper, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup black beans </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 corn tortillas, cut into strips</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Optional: Fried Sliced Jalapeno</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dressing </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup ranch dressing</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup salsa (refrigerated, homemade salsa is best)</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Combine ranch and salsa to make dressing. Set aside</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium sized skillet and cook tortilla strips until golden an crunchy. Drain and set aside. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For corn: Saute corn in the same skillet, just to warm and toast. Let cool. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a large shallow bowl, arrange lettuce, chicken and salad ingredients. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drizzle dressing on top </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Finish with cilantro and tortilla strips. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>Ingredients </b>for <b>Fried Jalapen<span style="font-size: large;">o Slices</span></b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup all-purpose flour</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon salt</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon chili powder</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon garlic powder</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup beer</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 quart vegetable oil</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups sliced jalapeno peppers</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions </b></span></span><ol style="text-align: justify;">
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Mix flour, salt, pepper, red chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, and beer together in a bowl.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a deep fryer, or large pot heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Dip the
sliced jalapenos in the batter. Place battered jalapenos in deep fryer.
The jalapenos are fully cooked when they float to the surface of the
oil. They should be golden brown and crispy. Enjoy!</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My visit to Amy's Cooking Adventures was a pleasant one and I will look forward to seeing and sharing her recipes in the future. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is an easy sweet and sour sauce to serve with your homemade egg rolls, grilled shrimp or tossed with chicken wings. Great as a side sauce for any kind of prepared fish or chicken.<b> </b>You can also add <span style="font-size: large;">chunks</span> of pine<span style="font-size: large;">apple and <span style="font-size: large;">green peppers<span style="font-size: large;"></span> to the cooking liquid for added flavor. </span></span><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3/4 cup white sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/3 cup white vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2/3 cup warm water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/4 cup soy sauce</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 tablespoon ketchup</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 tablespoons cornstarch</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Place the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup in a
medium saucepan, and bring to a slight boil. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Meanwhile, mix water and cornstarch together to make a slurry. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Add slurry to sugar mixture.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stir continuously until the
mixture has thickened. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Serve warm or at room temperature.</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567487635253873027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776861443039539943.post-85270455521444062072013-04-18T10:26:00.001-04:002013-04-18T10:26:02.924-04:00Pasta Primavera<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I say this about a lot of my recipes or recipes that I see. Fresh in a bowl. All these fresh vegetables, soon to be straight from the farmers market here in Holland, Michigan. I learned how to make good pasta from working in several Italian restaurants as a college student in Florida. You get most of your flavor from saturating the warm olive oil with fresh, minced garlic. Adding the pasta water helps the sauce to cling to the noodle and salting the pasta water gives it extra flavor. You can use whatever vegetables you like to make it your own. Just make sure to cut your vegetables uniformly for a nice presentation and a good bite. I slice them thin, and small. I sometimes add snow pea pods along with the other vegetables, but leaving them whole. If you want to cut calories, just omit the cream, however you may need to season a bit more without it. Bon <span style="font-size: large;">Appetite!</span><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 2 small zucchini, cut into thin strips
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 2 small yellow squash, cut into thin strips </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of small broccoli florets </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 asparagus spears, snapped, thinly sli<span style="font-size: large;">ced</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1 red onion, thinly sliced
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1 cup + 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup heavy cream</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. dried linguini or pasta of choice</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
Optional: Sliced grilled or sauteed chicken</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add garlic and saute, about 1 minute. Add vegetables.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Saute for about 2 minutes, coating with oil. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do not overcook. Vegetables should be tender but crisp.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add cream, coat vegetables and turn off heat. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water
until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
Return pasta to large pot and coat with remaining olive oil. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Toss the pasta with the vegetable mixture, seasoning and reserved pasta water. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spoon onto platter or bowl.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve immediately. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add sliced chicken if desired</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567487635253873027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776861443039539943.post-84726052385957001802013-04-18T09:55:00.002-04:002013-04-18T09:57:38.259-04:00Traditional Chopped Greek Salad<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have been making tons of salds lately. If I don't make them, <span style="font-size: large;">I </span>am eating them out. A good <span style="font-size: large;">Greek salad is one of my favorites. I love the flaky <span style="font-size: large;">oregano</span> with the spicy peppers and the salty tang of the oli<span style="font-size: large;">ves. <span style="font-size: large;">E</span>ach component is so <span style="font-size: large;">unique and separate,</span> yet work so well together. Some traditional Greek salad recipes add <span style="font-size: large;">potato</span> sal<span style="font-size: large;">ad to the center. <span style="font-size: large;">Or pickled beets. </span>Not me. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1 head of romaine<span style="font-size: large;"> lettuce, rinsed and chopped</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 seedless cucumber, sliced and quartered</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. grape tomatoes, quartered</span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 medium red onion, sliced, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. radishes, sliced and quartered</span></span></li>
<li>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped parsley</span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/3 cups drained pitted kalamata olives,chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1<span style="font-size: large;"> cup </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">chopped </span></span> peperoncini (see image below)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Optional: Sliced cooked chicken </span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> For the vinaigrette:
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
2 cloves garlic, minced
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1 teaspoon dried oregano
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1 teaspoon kosher salt
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. I like to chop everything into small bite si<span style="font-size: large;">zed pieces. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. In a small bowl or jar , mix dressing ingredients. Shake or whisk to combine. Add <span style="font-size: large;">c</span>heese to dressing. Shake. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3.Toss desired amount of dressing with salad. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt and pepper to taste.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I like to add <span style="font-size: large;">ripped <span style="font-size: large;">pieces</span> of hearty sourdough <span style="font-size: large;">directly into the salad. </span></span></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06974728454208214525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776861443039539943.post-33408281034581144672013-04-15T21:19:00.005-04:002013-04-15T21:26:16.146-04:00Gluten Free-er & Cleaner Last Update<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't think I cooked one meal last week. Dinner out , lunch out, take- out, <span style="font-size: large;">Friday p</span>izza and a church event Saturday with enough leftovers that fed all the church families Sunday evening. I <i>did </i>cook breakfast on Sunday after church. <a href="http://sherryscafevita.blogspot.com/2013/01/eggs-benedict-w-mushrooms.html">Egg's Benedict. </a> Yum. So, sorry no new developed recipes to share. I was barely home last week with errands, several parties to plan and one to prepare and orchestrate, a church painting project, and various committee meetings<span style="font-size: large;"> and obligations. </span> I have nothing going on and then WHAM! It comes all at once. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This will be my last update for my living gluten free-er and cleaner "diet". It's hard to be consistent with blog writing when my daily routines begin to take paths in so many different directions. Now that Spring is here, my days are busier as well as my nights. My children are older but still very needy. 2 baseball teams, drivers training, and track meets take up so much of the time. Community and church responsibilities take up a huge chunk too. This doesn't include the handful of lovely Spring and summer events to plan, prepare and and cook for. I am also trying to plan a community garden in our subdivision. Wow. Too much, even for a stay-at-home mom! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will end with the thoughts that have been swirling in my head for the last month. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being prepared is KEY. Plan. Prepare. Cook. Do it. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eat deliberately and always with a purpose</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a heavy dose of healthy food bloggers in your Facebook <span style="font-size: large;">news feed</span>. Then you always have good information coming your way. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/foodrenegade?fref=ts"> Food Renegade</a> is a great source. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make breakfast an important meal of the day, not to be skipped</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have healthy snacks like nuts, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables (cut up) available. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a big salad for lunch that includes protein. Have a piece of fruit to end the lunch.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eat good protein and lots of fresh vegetables for dinner. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make it yourself. Nothing packaged. Resolve to do it. Just don't buy it and you won't have it. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Consider the importance of water. here is something I read recently that has had an effect on the way I view my drinking habits:</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coke Vs Water<br /><br />WATER<br /><br />75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.<br />(Likely applies to half world<br />pop.)<br /><br />In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so<br />weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.<br /><br />Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's<br />metabolism as much as 3%.<br /><br />One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs<br />for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a<br />U-Washington study.<br /><br />Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.<br /><br />Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of<br />water a day could significantly ease back and joint<br />pain for up to 80%<br />of sufferers.<br /><br />A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy<br />short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and<br />difficulty focusing on<br />the<br />computer screen or on a printed page.<br /><br />Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk<br />of colon cancer<br />by<br />45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by<br />79%, and one is 50%<br />less<br />likely to develop bladder cancer.<br /><br />Are you drinking the amount of water you should<br />every day?</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img height="432" id="irc_mi" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YJaXXqcxNk4CJgJ9BlKuU09xZfnt0xZoe64SMn3qBXZlmJFbM_K5QesSohgNahnBaxjlSC9C_Hcq2ODQER6r4TO7BLz5O88elDy6xJJ6DBy6fPBytXuDG8MwUyzPR82cXaFSSsKZl-Yp/s1600/Soda+Bad.jpg" style="margin-top: 24px;" width="554" /><br />1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol<br />carries two gallons of Coke in the truck to remove<br />blood from the<br />highway<br />after a car accident.<br /><br />2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and<br />it will be gone in two days.<br /><br />3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into<br />the toilet bowl and .......Let the "real thing" sit<br />for one hour, then<br />flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains<br />from vitreous<br />china.<br /><br />4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:<br />Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds<br />Wrap aluminum foil<br />dipped in Coca-Cola.<br /><br />5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals:<br />Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble<br />away the<br />corrosion.<br /><br />6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked<br />in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.<br /><br />7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola<br />into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil,<br />and bake. Thirty<br />minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil,<br />allowing the<br />drippings<br />to mix with the Coke for a<br />sumptuous brown gravy.<br /><br />8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of<br />coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and<br />run through a<br />regular<br />cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.<br />It will also<br />clean<br />road haze from your windshield.<br /><br />FYI: For your info<br />1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid.<br />Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4<br />days.<br /><br />2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the<br />commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place<br />cards reserved<br />for<br />highly corrosive materials.<br /><br />3. The distributors of coke have been using it to<br />clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years!</span></span></span></div>
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