tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64982390169203614672023-11-16T09:48:04.844-05:00Nom Nom NomShellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-12189118580199005222012-11-10T20:54:00.001-05:002012-11-10T20:54:33.088-05:00Swamp Juice<br />
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<a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/swamp-juice-recipe/1/" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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I wanted to make some punch for my work's Halloween party and this was perfect. It tasted good and it was really easy to make.</div>
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<b>Swamp Juice</b><br /><i>Serves: A party<br />Approx 120 calories per 8 oz serving</i><br />
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<li class="ingredient">1 12 ounce can frozen limeade, thawed</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 (2 liter) bottle Sprite, 7-up, or gingerale</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 quart lime sherbet</li>
<li class="ingredient">(optional) gummy worms, frozen strawberries, plastic spiders, plastic eyeballs, dry ice</li>
<li class="ingredient">green food coloring if desired</li>
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<li>Mix limeade and Sprite (or 7-up, gingerale) in a punch bowl.</li>
<li><span></span>Add lime sherbet by the spoonfuls.</li>
<li><span></span>Garnish with gummy worms, plastic spiders and eyeballs, or frozen strawberries (witch hearts) is desired. </li>
<li><span></span>Serve immediately.</li>
<li><span></span>Tip
1: For a spooky fog effect take two bowls, one large and one slightly
smaller, and fill the larger one with hot water and dry ice. Place the
smaller bowl in the larger bowl and fill with swamp juice.</li>
<li><span></span>Tip 2: To make the punch slushy place your Sprite in the freezer until it gets slightly frozen before adding it in.</li>
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Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-27975481165788593122012-11-10T20:47:00.002-05:002012-11-10T20:47:35.467-05:00Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/10/26/caramel-apple-cheescake-pie/" target="_blank">Original Recipe</a> (this is my photo)</div>
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Another show stopper from Annie's Eats, my favorite food blog. I submitted this in my office's "apple recipe" competition and won. Everyone thought it was to die for. It better be because it was a lot of work and it is an expensive recipe! My notes say: make more crust (1 and a half times), more cheesecake filling (1 and a half), and less nuts (half); I left the original recipe intact below.</div>
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<b>Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie</b><br /><i>Serves: 16<br />Approx. 410 calories per serving</i><br />
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CRUST<br />
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<li>1½ cups graham cracker crumbs</li>
<li class="print-yes">3 tbsp. sugar</li>
<li class="print-yes">½ tsp. cinnamon</li>
<li class="print-yes">5 1/3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted</li>
<li class="print-yes">½-¾ cup caramel </li>
<li class="print-yes">1 cup chopped pecans</li>
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APPLE FILLING <br /><ul class="ing-list print-yes">
<li class="print-yes">5 tbsp. unsalted butter</li>
<li class="print-yes">½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed</li>
<li class="print-yes">¼ tsp. salt</li>
<li class="print-yes">1 tsp. cinnamon</li>
<li class="print-yes">5-6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced</li>
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CHEESECAKE FILLING <br /><ul class="ing-list print-yes">
<li class="print-yes">8 oz. cream cheese</li>
<li class="print-yes">¼ cup sugar</li>
<li class="print-yes">1 tsp. vanilla extract</li>
<li class="print-yes">1 large egg</li>
<li class="print-yes">1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice</li>
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TOPPING <br /><ul class="ing-list print-yes">
<li class="print-yes">¾ cup heavy cream</li>
<li class="print-yes">3-4 tbsp. confectioners' sugar</li>
<li class="print-yes">¼-½ cup caramel</li>
<li class="print-yes">Chopped pecans</li>
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To make
the crust, preheat the oven to 375° F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch round
springform pan with parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, combine
the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Toss with a
fork until all the crumbs are moistened and the ingredients are evenly
mixed. Transfer the mixture to the prepared springform pan and press the
crumbs in an even layer over the pan bottom and about half to
two-thirds of the way up the sides of the pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes,
until golden in color. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Pour a layer of
caramel into the bottom of the crust and sprinkle evenly with the
chopped pecans. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.<br />
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To
make the apple filling, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium
heat. Mix in the brown sugar, salt and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute,
until bubbling. Mix in the apple slices and toss well to coat. Cook over
medium to medium-high heat until tender and most of the liquid has been
reduced, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and pour into
the prepared pie shell. Set aside.<br />
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Reduce
the heat of the oven to 350° F. To make the cheesecake layer, combine
the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on
medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Mix in the vanilla, egg and
lemon juice until fully incorporated and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Spread the
cheesecake filling into an even layer over the top of the cooked apples
in the crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out
clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack
and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.<br />
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To
serve, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. In the bowl of
an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy
cream and confectioners’ sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks
form (being careful not to overbeat.) Spread gently over the top of the
chilled cheesecake layer. Top with dollops of caramel sauce and swirl
with a knife to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle with a handful of
chopped pecans if desired. Slice with a long, thin knife to serve.<br />
Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-51340782817318618892012-11-10T20:34:00.000-05:002012-11-10T20:34:11.565-05:00Orange Creamsicle Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/04/creamsicle-cookies.html" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a><br />
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I made these for a cookie contest at work and tied for first place. Everyone really like them and they are just different enough to be interesting. I thought the batter was a little dry so I added a couple squeezes of juice from the orange. I think next time I would add a little more orange zest (I just did 2 whole oranges worth, didn't measure out 2Tb).<br />
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<b>Orange Creamsicle Cookies</b><br />
<i>Yield: 36 small cookies</i><br />
<i>Approx. 150 calories per cookie</i><br />
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour<br />3/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened<br />1/2 cup sugar<br />1/2 firmly packed brown sugar<br />1 large egg<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />2 tablespoons orange zest (for me that was the zest of 2 oranges)<br />2 cups white chocolate chips<br />
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<br />Preheat oven to 375 degrees.<br />
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In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.<br />
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a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and creamy. Beat in
egg and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture until
combined. Stir in orange zest and white chocolate chips.<br />Drop rounded
teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Do not flatten cookies; it
will make them dry. Bake 8 – 10 minutes or until golden brown around
edges. Do not overcook! Cookies will be plump. Cool for several minutes
on cookie sheets before transferring to rack to cool completely. Store
in airtight container.<br />
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Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-53659150768793797852012-11-10T19:18:00.001-05:002012-11-10T19:18:21.640-05:00Biscoff No Bake Cheesecake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/biscoff-no-bake-cheesecake/" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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Yep, you read that right. These are reallllly good. I made them in tiny little cups for work and everyone just loved them. I made 2 batches and it made 30 little cups that were a couple bites each, and that was perfect. </div>
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<b>Biscoff No Bake Cheesecake</b><i> </i><br />
<i>Yield: 6+<br />Approx. calories per serving</i><br />
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For the Crust
<br />12 Biscoff cookies, crushed into crumbs<br />
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<br />
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For the Filling<br />
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened<br />
2/3 cup Biscoff Spread<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed<br />
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For the Garnish<br />
whipped topping, optional<br />
Biscoff cookie crumbs, optional<br />
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1. In a
medium bowl, stir together the Biscoff cookie crumbs and melted butter.
Evenly divide the crumbs between your individual serving dishes and
press into the bottoms of the dishes to form a crust layer.<br />
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2. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and
Biscoff Spread on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3
minutes. Add vanilla and mix to combine. Using a rubber spatula, fold in
the whipped topping until well blended and no streaks remain.<br />
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3. Evenly pipe or spoon the filling into individual serving dishes.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before
serving.<br />
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4. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping and Biscoff cookie crumbs.<br />
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Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-2226752853039762402012-11-10T19:10:00.001-05:002012-11-10T19:10:40.791-05:00Roasted Garlic Mac and Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/11/09/roasted-garlic-mac-and-cheese/" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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Annie's Eats is a great blog. I don't think I have ever made something from Annie that wasn't just awesome, and this is no exception. Holy moly is this good. I did miscalculate and didn't realize that I had to have time to roast the garlic, so I had to just use my prepared garlic from a bottle (shhh) but it was still great.<br />
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<b>Roasted Garlic Mac and Cheese</b><br /><i>Serves: 6<br />Approx. 350 calories per serving</i><br />
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<li class="print-yes">1 head garlic</li>
<li class="print-yes">1 tsp. olive oil</li>
<li class="print-yes">12 oz. dry pasta</li>
<li class="print-yes">3 tbsp. unsalted butter</li>
<li class="print-yes">3 tbsp. all-purpose flour</li>
<li class="print-yes">3 cups milk</li>
<li class="print-yes">¼ tsp. dried parsley</li>
<li class="print-yes">¼ tsp. cayenne pepper</li>
<li class="print-yes">8 oz. garlic cheddar or white cheddar cheese, shredded</li>
<li class="print-yes">4 oz. crumbled garlic and herb boursin cheese, divided</li>
<li class="print-yes">Salt and pepper</li>
<li class="print-yes">Snipped chives, for garnish (optional)</li>
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To roast
the garlic, preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Remove most of the outer paper
skins from the head of garlic, leaving it intact. Slice off the top
portion of the head so that all of the cloves are exposed at the top,
but the head is still intact. Rub with a bit of olive oil. Place the
head of garlic on a piece of foil and loosely fold the foil up around
the head of garlic to create a foil packet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or
until the cloves are easily squeezed from the skins (be sure to let cool
before handling!) Squeeze all of the garlic out of the skins and smash
with a fork to make a paste.<br />
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Increase
the oven temperature to 400˚ F. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Cook the pasta until about 2 minutes shy of al dente according to the
package directions. Drain in a colander. Return the pasta to the pot
and set aside. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over
medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and the roasted garlic paste and
cook, stirring constantly, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk
in the milk, dried parsley, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally,
until the sauce comes to a low boil and thickens noticeably. Remove the
pan from the heat and stir in the cheddar and about 3 ounces of the
boursin. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted. Season with salt
and pepper to taste.<br />
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Pour the sauce
over the drained pasta and toss to coat well. Transfer to a lightly
greased 2 quart baking dish and top with the remaining boursin. Bake
for 15-20 minutes or until the top is browned and the cheese is
bubbling. Let cool at least 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with
snipped chives for garnish, if desired.<br />
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Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-4288083532336349482012-11-10T19:00:00.000-05:002012-11-10T19:03:48.606-05:00Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dinnerordessert.com/2011/08/grilled-peach-prosciutto-pizza.html" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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I liked this, it wasn't really sweet and peachy. Due to laziness I cheated and used a tube of premade thin crust pizza dough and grilled the peaches in a grill pan on the stove. Ta da.</div>
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<b>Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Pizza</b><br />
<i>Serves: 2-4<br />Approx. 650 calories per serving (1/4)</i><br />
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3 c. all-purpose flour</div>
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1 package active dry yeast</div>
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2 tbsp vegetable oil</div>
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1 c. warm water (110 degrees F)</div>
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2 peaches, sliced and grilled for 2-3 minutes </div>
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8 slices of prosciutto</div>
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handful of parmesan</div>
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Combine
flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Mix in oil and water.
Kneed dough with your hands and roll out half of the dough on a pizza
stone or baking sheet. If you want to use the entire dough then double
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Cut
individual peach slices and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side. Top
pizza with parmesan, thinly- sliced mozzarella slices, peach slices and
prosciutto pieces. Bake pizza for 20-25 minutes. Top pizza with cilantro
before serving. </div>
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Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-33169176006432588802012-11-10T18:56:00.001-05:002012-11-10T18:56:17.239-05:00Mexican Street Corn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/roasted-corn-with-queso-cilantro-and-chile-mexican-street-corn/" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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This is sooooooooooooo good, great way to eat fresh corn. I don't actually follow this recipe, just the general idea of it. I basically just omit the lime and mayo but stick with the cotija.<br />
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<b>Fresh Corn with Queso, Cilantro and Chile (Mexican Street Corn)</b></div>
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<i>Serves: 4<br />Approx. 300 calories per ear</i></div>
<ul>
<li>4 large ears corn </li>
<li>butter</li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">s</span></b></span></span>ea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste </li>
<li>1/2 cup mayonnaise </li>
<li>1 + 1/2 cups Queso Fresco, crumbled or Cotija or Parmesan cheese, grated </li>
<li>4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced </li>
<li>4 teaspoons chile powder </li>
<li>1 lime, cut into four wedges </li>
</ul>
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush corn lightly with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 20-25 minutes. Alternately you can grill or boil it.<br />
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Working with one ear of corn at time brush with mayonnaise, sprinkle with cheese, cilantro and chile powder, pressing it onto the corn to help it stick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges. Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-56743170340329602322012-11-10T18:46:00.000-05:002012-11-10T18:47:02.682-05:00Chile Colorado Burritos <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://food-pusher.blogspot.com/2010/08/chile-colorado-burritos.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: small;">Original Photo and Recipe</span></span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nom nom nom nom.... easy and tas<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: small;">ty and me<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: small;">aty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Chile Colorado Burritos</b> </span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">Makes 5-7 burritos, depending on how full you make them.</span></span></span></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Appro<span style="font-size: small;">x. 700 calories per burrito</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">(<span style="font-size: small;">1/6 recipe)</span></span></span></span></span></i> </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">1 1/2 to 2 pounds stew meat or other beef cubed (top sirloin is great)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">1 <i><b>large</b></i> can mild (red) enchilada sauce* (at least 19 oz.)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">2 beef bouillon cubes</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">1/2 can refried beans (optional)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">5-7 burrito size flour tortillas</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">1 cup or so of shredded cheddar cheese</span></span></span></li>
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">Directions:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">Put beef, bouillon, and enchilada sauce*** into a crock pot and cook on low for 7-8 hours</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">**</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">,
or until meat is very tender. (Can also cook on high for maybe 3-4
hours.) I've also cooked it in a dutch oven for about 4 hours at 325
degrees. More meat, more time. A third option is to cook it in a large
heavy saucepan--bring it to a boil on high heat, reduce heat to low,
cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. If
you go with a method other than the crock pot, make sure the pot is
covered and pretty well sealed to minimize evaporation of the liquid.</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;">When
beef is done (very tender and flakes off when stirred), taste and add
more salt, if desired. Heat up refried beans in the microwave (covered
and in a microwave-proof dish, of course)and put your oven on broil. On
an oven-proof plate, or cookie sheet even, lay out a tortilla. Place on
tortilla about 1/2 cup of the meat, drained by using a slotted spoon,
and a spoonful or two of beans. Roll into a burrito (hopefully you know
how to roll these). Pour some of the remaining enchilada sauce from the
crock pot over the burrito to cover it. Sprinkle with some cheddar
cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2-4 minutes.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-76289442750474858322012-11-10T18:38:00.001-05:002012-11-10T18:39:11.832-05:00Beef Enchilada Bake<br />
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<a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipes/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=RU160119" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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I took the advice of my friend, the original pinner of this recipe, and cooked the meat in taco seasoning, which is a must.</div>
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<i>Serves: 4<br />Approx. 890 calories per serving</i></div>
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<li class="ingredientinfo">
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<b>1</b></span><span class="unit"><b> </b>pound</span>
<span class="name">lean ground beef</span><br />
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<b>1</b></span><span class="unitDesc"><b> </b>can</span>
<span class="name">(10-3/4 oz.) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup</span><br />
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<b>1 1/4</b></span><span class="unit"><b> </b>cups</span>
<span class="name">(8 oz.) cubed VELVEETA (1/2-inch cubes), divided</span><br />
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<b>6</b></span><span class="name"><b> </b>corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half</span><br />
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<b>1</b></span><span class="unitDesc"><b> </b>can</span>
<span class="name">(10 oz.) RO*TEL® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained</span></li>
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HEAT oven to 350 degrees F.<br />
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BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in soup and 1 cup VELVEETA.<br />
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SPOON 1/3 of the meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with 6 tortilla halves and 1/4 cup RO*TEL®. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat mixture, RO*TEL® and VELVEETA; cover.<br />
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BAKE 25 min. or until heated through.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-31828833137873369572012-11-10T18:31:00.002-05:002012-11-10T18:31:42.363-05:00Bacon Wrapped Barbeque Shrimp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/bacon-wrapped-barbeque-shrimp-2/detail.aspx?lnkid=ARPinIt" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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I have made these a couple times with different seasonings... cajun blend, italian, montreal steak etc. I am super laze and usually use the frozen pre-cooked shrimp and I definitely have to precook the bacon some or it turns out underdone bacon with overdone shrimp, not good.<br />
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<i>Serves: 4<br />Approx. 200 calories per serving</i></div>
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<ul>
<li>16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined </li>
<li> 8 slices bacon (or I buy the center cut bacon which is shorter, then use a whole slice)</li>
<li>barbeque seasoning, to taste
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</ul>
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Wrap shrimp
with 1/2 slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Be sure and use the
large shrimp--the cooking time for the shrimp and the bacon is similar.
If you use medium-sized shrimp, you might want to precook the bacon a
little--over cooked shrimp are tough and rubbery--and a real shame.</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Line a jelly
roll pan with extra heavy duty foil, and place baking rack in pan. Place
the shrimp on the rack, and sprinkle heavily with the barbecue
seasoning, turn and sprinkle second side. Let the shrimp sit for 15
minutes. The bacon will turn from creamy white to a little opaque, and
the seasonings will soak in.</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Cook the
bacon for 10 to 15 minutes. The rack keeps the shrimp from sitting in
the draining bacon fat. With a little luck, you won't tear the foil --
you can throw that away and only have to scrub the rack.</span><br />
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<a href="http://onceamonthmom.com/chili-cheese-twice-baked-potatoes-recipe/" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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I liked these! And they heated up well for lunch the next day (baked them the second time, then microwaved the next day). They are messy and I probably needed to cook them a little more so that the guts were easier to mash... <br />
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<b>Chili & Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes</b></div>
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<i>Serves: 4<br />Approx. 580 calories per serving</i></div>
<ul>
<li>4 medium potatoes</li>
<li>1 cup chili (leftover, from a can, whatever)<a href="http://onceamonthmom.com/super-bowl-chili-recipe/"></a></li>
<li>6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded #1</li>
<li>0.5 cups sour cream</li>
<li>0.25 cups milk</li>
<li>0.5 teaspoons garlic powder</li>
<li>2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded #2</li>
</ul>
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Wash
and poke holes in potatoes using a fork. Cover potatoes in foil. Bake
at 400 degrees for one hour. Remove potatoes from oven and from foil.
Allow to cool to the touch. Cut in half lengthwise. Using a towel or hot
pad to protect your hand, hold the potato and scoop out the insides
being certain to leave a 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the skin (see illustrations
below). Place scooped out middles in a large bowl.<br />
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Mash
the cooked potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Note: they should be
lumpy, not smooth. To the potatoes add chili, cheddar cheese #1, sour
cream, milk and garlic powder. Mix well.<br />
Add mixture back to
hallowed out skins. Top with remaining cheddar cheese #2. Bake at 400
degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheeses melted.
Serve.<br />
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<i>Freezing Directions:</i><br />
Follow directions above but do
not bake a second time. Instead, wrap in saran wrap and place in a
gallon freezer bag. To serve: Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or
microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-36113981008802009232012-11-10T18:14:00.003-05:002012-11-10T18:39:39.833-05:00Orzo with Parmesan and Basil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/orzo-with-parmesan-and-basil-2/" target="_blank">Original Photo and Recipe</a></div>
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Yummmmmmmyyyyyy. And barely more effort than a rice-a-roni box. Totally will make again.<br />
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<b>Orzo with Parmesan and Basil</b><br />
<i>Serves: 4<br />Approx. 420 calories in 1/4 recipe</i></div>
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<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 Tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Butter</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1-½ cup</span> <span itemprop="name">Orzo</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">Chicken Or Vegetable Stock</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">6 Tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Fresh Chopped Basil</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">Parmesan Cheese</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">½ teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Salt</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">¼ teaspoons</span> <span itemprop="name">Pepper</span></span></li>
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<span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="name"><span itemprop="instructions">Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the
orzo and saute for a few minutes, until the orzo starts to get golden
brown. Add the broth and cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until all the
broth has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, add the basil and
Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. </span></span></span>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-39983662861740201302012-11-10T18:11:00.000-05:002012-11-10T18:11:02.496-05:00Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was much easier than most homemade mac and cheese recipes, which is a nice change. Sometimes I just don't have the time to wait for other recipes to bake. Was pretty tasty, I would make it again.<b><br /></b></div>
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<b>Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese</b></div>
<i>Serves: I don't remember, 3-4?<br />Approx. 500 calories in 1/4 recipe</i><br />
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<li>8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni</li>
<li>1 slice applewood-smoked bacon (yeah right, more like 3)</li>
<li>8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces</li>
<li>1 tablespoon butter</li>
<li>1 tablespoon all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 1/2 cups fat-free milk</li>
<li>1/3 cup condensed 45% reduced-sodium 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted</li>
<li>3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded six-cheese Italian blend (such as Sargento)</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon onion powder</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon garlic powder</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>Cooking spray</li>
<li>1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded colby-Jack cheese</li>
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.<br />
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Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Finely chop bacon;
set aside. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken to drippings in
pan; sauté 6 minutes or until done.<br />
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; sprinkle flour
evenly into pan. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Combine milk and soup, stirring with a whisk; gradually add milk mixture
to saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or
until thick. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until sauce cools
to 155°. Add Italian cheese blend, onion powder, garlic powder, dill,
and salt, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in pasta and chicken.<br />
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Preheat broiler.<br />
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Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking
spray. Sprinkle evenly with reserved bacon and colby-Jack cheese. Broil 3
minutes or until cheese melts.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-2062319778925193702012-11-10T18:02:00.000-05:002012-11-10T18:02:46.461-05:00Jalapeno Cheddar Parmesan Cornbread Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought these were super dense/heavy and just ok... I am not a huge parmesan fan. Matt liked them with the chili we were having for dinner, so I'll keep this recipe around.<br />
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<b>Jalapeno Cheddar Parmesan Cornbread Muffins</b><br />
<i>Yield: 11 muffins</i><br />
<i>Approx. 210 calories each</i><br />
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<li> 1 cup all-purpose flour</li>
<li> 1 cup cornmeal</li>
<li> 1 tablespoon baking powder</li>
<li> Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste</li>
<li> 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted</li>
<li> 1 cup buttermilk</li>
<li> 2 tablespoons honey</li>
<li> 2 large eggs</li>
<li> 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced, plus more for topping</li>
<li> 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for topping</li>
<li> 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, plus more for topping</li>
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.<br />
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Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside. (If you don’t want to use paper liners, you could coat a muffin pan with cooking spray instead.)<br />
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper, to taste.<br />
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In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together the butter, buttermilk, honey and eggs.<br />
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Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.<br />
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Add the jalapeno, Parmesan and cheddar and gently toss to combine.<br />
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Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin tray.<br />
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Top with sliced jalapeno, using your fingertips to gently press the jalapeno into the batter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cheddar.<br />
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Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.<br />
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Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-5281952437587242782012-11-05T22:18:00.005-05:002012-11-10T18:02:59.928-05:00Chicken Enchilada Puffs<br />
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Tasty, easy little meal. Will probably do this again at some point. Served with some Mexican corn and a side salad.<br />
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<b>Chicken Enchilada Puffs</b><br />
<i>Serves: 3-4<br />Approx. 200 calories in 1 puff (if 8 ct.)</i><br />
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients">1 package jumbo crescent rolls (I used 8 ct. regular)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients"> 3 oz cream cheese
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients"> 1/2 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese </li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients"> 3/4 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded) (I used a cup)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients"> 1/3 cup enchilada or taco sauce
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients"> 2 teaspoons enchilada or taco seasoning mix (I used a couple pinches cumin)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients"> 1/4 cup Mexican shredded cheese for sprinkling</li>
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Place cream cheese and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese in small bowl and microwave for about 30-40 seconds, to soften.
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Add seasoning mix, sauce and chicken to cheese mixture and stir until combined.
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Unroll crescent rolls on prepared pan.
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Scoop 1 large heaping tablespoon of chicken mixture into the center of the two short ends of the crescent roll.
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Pull outer corners of the crescent roll over the chicken mixture, and
then pull the long end over, completely enclosing filling.
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-6" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Sprinkle tops of puffs with additional shredded Mexican cheese.
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-7" itemprop="recipeInstructions"> Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.</li>
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Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-38145223186104313302012-10-08T22:08:00.002-04:002012-11-10T18:03:13.602-05:00CMC 4I had been looking forward to this year's cider mill crawl for weeks! I couldn't wait to grab a group of ladies and go sample some delectable treats from a few mills that we have skipped over in the past. Next year we will have to head east now that the northwest and southwest have been mostly covered. <br />
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Here are the posts for the previous 3 crawls:<br />
<a href="http://lovestonom.blogspot.com/2009/10/cider-mill-crawl.html%20" target="_blank">CMC 1</a><br />
<a href="http://lovestonom.blogspot.com/2010/09/cider-mill-crawl-2010.html" target="_blank">CMC 2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lovestonom.blogspot.com/2011/09/cmc-3.html" target="_blank">CMC 3</a><br />
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We didn't luck out in the weather department like last year. It was chilly and drizzled on and off (and I had a cold)... but we were troopers and nothing could keep us from a sugar rush! <br />
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Cute little bags just waiting to take home the leftover goodies.</div>
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Table all set up.</div>
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Glitter pumpkin.</div>
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<a href="http://www.longsorchard.com/1/151/index.asp" target="_blank">Long Family Orchard, Farm and Cider Mill</a><br />Commerce, MI</h2>
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Mmm, my first taste of cider this year. </div>
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Group shot, well, I am behind the camera.<br />
L to R: Raeyanna, Liz, Andrea, Stephanie, and Ann Marie</div>
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Why yes, we will wait in line for the donut door.</div>
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Nasty sprouts.</div>
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We were not cat calling at the cider press boys.</div>
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Creepy farm tools on the ceiling.</div>
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Big grins from super fresh, hot donuts.</div>
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<a href="http://www.obstbaum.com/" target="_blank">Obstbaum Orchards</a><br />Salem, MI</h2>
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Yes, I am the cider Vanna White.</div>
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Stephanie is loving on the hot cider.</div>
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Very happy group to be sitting inside this time.</div>
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Pro cider crawlers know to only eat a couple hunks of donut at each mill.</div>
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<a href="http://erwinorchards.com/wordpress/" target="_blank">Erwin Orchards</a><br />South Lyon, MI</h2>
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Cider baby.</div>
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Aerial donut cam.</div>
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Yes, only 2 pics at Erwin's... it had started raining.</div>
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Back to my house for the official tasting and judging.</div>
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Of course we continued the tasting after already tasting everything... and before we eat a protein packed dinner of chili. That's how we roll.</div>
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A very happy, sleepy, carbed-up group.</div>
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And now, for the results!!!!<br />
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Overall Experience:<br />
1st- Long's<br />
2nd- Obstbaum's<br />
3rd- Erwin's<br />
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Best Donut:<br />
1st- Long's<br />
2nd- Erwin's<br />
3rd- Obstbaum's<br />
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Best Cider:<br />
1st- Long's<br />
2nd- Erwin's<br />
3rd- Obstbaum's<br />
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<u><b>OVERALL RANKING</b> (150 points possible)</u><br />
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<b>1st- Long's with 115 points WINNER!</b></div>
2nd- Erwin's with 98 points<br />
3rd- Obstbaum's with 83.5 points<br />
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Interesting pricing note:<br />
We purchased 1 dozen donuts and 2 half gallons of cider from each mill. The pricing varied considerably.<br />
1st- Obstbaum's at $14.50<br />
2nd- Long's at $18.25<br />
3rd- Erwin's at $24.50<br />
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Here are my thoughts:<br />
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Long's: This was fun to go back to. Last year, we were not able to fully appreciate this mill because the barn was closed and we could only eat cold donuts and cider from the roadside stand in the parking lot. Huge difference. This place smelled awesome, was really cute, and there was entertainment while waiting in line. I am super happy this place is so close to my house.<br />
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Obstbaum's: Quaint and off the beaten path. Wasn't that busy despite only being open on the weekends. It definitely had more of a country feel than some of the more commercial mills. Good prices and the indoor seating was good.<br />
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Erwin's: This one didn't get a fair shake in the experience voting because it had started raining and gotten colder, so we didn't explore much. But it did feel very get 'em in, buy the stuff, get 'em out. And it was expensive! While it wasn't in the voting, they offered pumpkin donuts in addition to the classic apple spice donut. There was a ton of covered seating but none inside.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-13978244390348398342012-05-08T16:08:00.000-04:002012-05-08T16:09:15.587-04:00Sausage and Pepper Rigatoni<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not an actual picture of the recipe, I didn't take one, but it basically looks like this haha.</div>
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I didn't have a recipe, I just worked with what I had. It was tasty and easy, and definitely a good twist on just using plain ol' chuck.</div>
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<b>Sausage and Pepper Rigatoni</b><br />
<i>Serves: 6-8<br />Calories: About 485 in 1/8</i><br />
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12 oz frozen onion and 3 pepper mix from Kroger<br />
16 oz rigatoni<br />
16 oz hot breakfast sausage roll<br />
48 oz (2 jars) of pasta sauce, I used Classico's Italian Sausage flavor<br />
8 slices of provolone cheese<br />
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Preheat oven to 375. <br />
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Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package. Drain and return to the pot.<br />
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In a large skillet, break up and brown the sausage and the frozen onions and peppers (takes about as long as the pasta to cook). Drain, add to drained pasta pot. Add both jars of sauce, stir all together.<br />
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Pour into 9x13 casserole dish. Cover with slices of cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-29002612304418068332012-04-30T18:55:00.001-04:002012-04-30T18:55:04.170-04:00Stovetop Chili Mac<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was pretty good, way better than say a hamburger helper type meal. It needed to grow a pair and spice it up (apparently Martha Stewart like bland food)... so here is my modified version below.<br />
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<b>Stovetop Chili Mac </b><br /><i>Serves: 4<br />Calories: About 600 per serving</i><br />
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Coarse salt and ground pepper<br />
8 oz rigatoni or other tube-shaped pasta<br />
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil<br />
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped<br />
1 small yellow onion, diced small<br />
12 oz ground beef chuck (85 percent lean)<br />
2 teaspoons ground cumin<br />1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder<br />pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)<br />
1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen<br />
1 small zucchini, diced medium<br />
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes<br />1/2 tablespoon sugar<br />
2+ ounces cheddar, grated (3/4 cup)</div>
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according
to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large
skillet heat oil over medium. Add garlic and onion and cook until onion
is translucent, 3 minutes.</div>
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Increase heat to medium-high, add beef, and cook, breaking up
meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add spices and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Add corn and zucchini and cook until zucchini is crisp-tender, 2
minutes. Add tomatoes and juice and sugar, bring to a simmer, and cook until
mixture is heated through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Divide pasta among four bowls, top with meat sauce, and
sprinkle with cheese.</div>
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We loved this, and the leftovers were good too! I made a couple substitutions but this was another winner from Annie.<br />
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<b>Spicy Mac and Cheese</b><br />
<i>Serves: 4 piggies, 6 is more realistic<br />Calories: About 3600 in the recipe, my way</i><br />
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4 cups pasta shapes<i> <i>(I used 2.5 cups of mini penne and it was perfect)</i></i>
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped<br />
1/3 cup roasted red pepper (jarred or home roasted), finely chopped (I used like 1/2 cup+)<br />
1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced (I used jarred sliced)<br />
6½ tbsp. butter, divided<br />
4 tbsp. all-purpose flour<br />
2½ cups milk<br />
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper<br />
¼ tsp. onion powder<br />
¼ tsp. garlic powder<br />
½ tsp. salt<br />
¼ tsp. ground black pepper<br />
8 oz. colby jack cheese, shredded<br />
4 oz. pepper jack cheese, shredded<br />
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<br />
4 oz. baguette or crusty Italian bread, torn into large chunks (I used about 2 cups of dry corn flakes, smashed)
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Bring a large pot of water to boil. When the water boils, cook the
pasta according to the package directions. In the meantime, melt ½
tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
onion, red pepper and jalapeno to the skillet and cook, stirring
occasionally until fragrant and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from
heat and set aside.<br />
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In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high
heat. Once the butter is completely melted, whisk in the flour. Cook
the mixture, whisking constantly, until it turns a light golden brown
color and begins to foam, about 2 minutes. (Be careful not to burn!)
Whisk in the milk until well blended. Cook the mixture, whisking or
stirring frequently, until it begins to bubble and thicken, about 5
minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Whisk in the spices. Add the
cheeses to the mixture and whisk until completely melted and well
incorporated. Remove the mixture from the heat.<br />
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Preheat the oven to 375° F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. (I used a 2.5 quart) Return
the drained pasta to the large pot. Add in the cooked vegetables and
the cheese sauce, and mix until well blended. Transfer the mixture to
the prepared casserole dish.<br />
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Use a food processor to pulse the bread into coarse crumbs. Transfer
the crumbs to a small bowl. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter
and toss with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb mixture in an even layer on top of the
pasta. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through and
the topping is golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-34342803373730391372012-04-30T16:40:00.001-04:002012-04-30T16:40:25.516-04:00Shrimp, Black Bean, and Grilled Corn Pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought the flavors of this were pretty good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the shrimp. Matt preferred the shrimp part over everything. <br />
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<b>Shrimp, Black Bean, and Grilled Corn Pizza</b><br />
<i>Serves: about 4</i><br />
<i>Calories: About 2500 per pizza</i><br />
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1 lb pizza dough (I used a premade tube of thin crust dough from Pillsbury)<br />1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined (I thawed out frozen precooked)<br />Juice of 1/2 lime<br />1 tsp ancho chile powder (I used regular chili powder)<br />1/2 tsp ground coriander<br />1/4 tsp ground cumin<br />1 clove garlic, minced<br />Salt<br />Pepper<br />2 Tbsp olive oil<br />1/2 red bell pepper, diced<br />1/3 cup canned black beans, drained<br />1 ear of corn, grilled, and kernels removed<br />4 oz Manchego, grated (I used some cotija cheese and a little cheddar)<br />4 oz Monterrey Jack, grated<br />Small handful cilantro, chopped (yuck... but I threw on some parsley)<br />
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<li>Preheat oven to 450.</li>
<li>Toss shrimp with lime juice and add chile powder, cumin, coriander, a pinch of salt and pepper.</li>
<li>Heat olive oil over medium-high and add garlic, cooking for about a minute.</li>
<li>Add shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes, until pink and mostly opaque.</li>
<li>Shape ball of pizza dough into a 12-14" round.</li>
<li>Sprinkle cheese over the crust, leaving the edges bare.</li>
<li>Toss beans, red bell pepper, and corn together and then sprinkle evenly over the pizza.</li>
<li>Bake 5-7 minutes, until pizza is bubbly and the edges begin to brown.</li>
<li>Remove from oven, sprinkle with cilantro, and let sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.</li>
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I really liked this, Matt said he isn't that into meat and potato dishes.<br />
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<b>Lazy Sunday Casserole</b><br />
<i>Serves: 4<br />Calories: About 450 per serving</i><br />
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4 sausages (beef or pork) (I used hot italian sausages)<br />
1 pound potatoes (I used redskins)<br />
1/2 pound carrots<br />
1/2 bell pepper<br />
1 large onion<br />
1 fennel bulb (omitted, used mushrooms)<br />
2 garlic cloves<br />
2 tbsp oil<br />
freshly cracked black pepper<br />
1 1/2 tsp Italian herbs<br />
1/2 cup chicken broth<br />
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar <br />
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Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut each potato in four pieces. (I left the skins on)<br />Peel one large or two smaller onions and cut them in wedges. <br />Remove the base and stalks of the fennel, and turn that one into wedges as well. (omitted, added large mushroom slices)<br />Slice 1/2 to 1 bell pepper in strips. (I also added some green peppers)<br />Grab a couple handfuls of baby carrots, or peel and cut a couple regular carrots<br /><br />Place everything in a big roasting tray. Use a big bowl to combine the oil with the Italian herbs, grated or chopped garlic, and chicken broth. Pour over your veggies and toss them around a bit. <br />Season with a generous amount of salt (kosher salt would be great) and cracked black pepper. <br /><br />Cover the tray with aluminum foil and pop it in a preheated oven. Bake at 450F (225C) for 45 minutes. <br />That gives you plenty time to brown the sausages. No need to cook them all the way through, just lightly brown them.<br />Slice each sausage in half. You can use Italian sausage or any type of flavored sausage. <br /><br />After 45 minutes the potatoes and vegetables should be fork tender. If they’re not, cover the tray with the foil and pop them back in the oven for a few more minutes. If they are fork tender, place the sausages in there and pour the balsamic vinegar all over. Place the tray back in the oven, uncovered. <br /><br />Take it out after 15 minutes, flip over those sausages and ladle some of the juices lurking at the bottom all over the vegetables and sausages. Put it back in the oven for another 15 minutes or so, until everything is nice and brown.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-81139858957596276212012-04-30T15:46:00.000-04:002012-04-30T15:46:05.330-04:00Chicken Saltimbocca<br />
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Yummy yummy in my tummy. this looks fancy, but it is pretty simple (and delicious) as long as you can get a good crisp on the prosciutto. We will totally make this again. I don't think I used all the butter and oil, and got away with only 1 slice of prosciutto, so the calories were lower.<br />
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<b>Chicken Saltimbocca</b></div>
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<i>Serves: 4<br />Calories: About 540 per piece</i><b></b></div>
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4 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/3-1/2 inch thickness<br />8 slices thinly sliced prosciutto<br />1 bunch sage leaves<br />All-purpose flour, for dredging<br />Salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil<br />4 Tbsp unsalted butter<br />4 Tbsp dry white wine<br />1/2 cup chicken broth<br />Lemon wedges, for sauce and serving (instead I had some lemon juice that I drizzled)<br /><div>
<span class="instructions"><ol>
<li>Top the flattened chicken breasts with sage leaves (laid flat; I
used 4 large leaves per). Cover each chicken breast with 1-2 slices of
prosciutto (depending on the size of the chicken). </li>
<li>Cover the chicken with a piece of plastic wrap and gently tap with
the tenderizing side of a meat mallet to make the prosciutto and sage
adhere. </li>
<li>Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. </li>
<li>Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.</li>
<li>Heat the oil and 2 Tbsp of the butter and in a large skillet over medium flame. </li>
<li>Put the chicken in the pan, prosciutto-side down first. Cook for 3-4
minutes to crisp it up and then flip the chicken over and saute the
other side for 2-3 minutes, until golden. </li>
<li>Transfer the saltimbocca to a serving platter and keep warm.</li>
<li>Add the wine to the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from
the bottom of the pan; let the wine cook down for a minute to burn off
some of the alcohol. </li>
<li>Add the chicken broth, the juice from one lemon wedge, and remaining butter, swirling the pan around. </li>
<li>Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the saltimbocca, garnish with sage leaves and lemon wedges; serve immediately. </li>
<li>(Optional) Drop several sage leaves into the pan during the last few
minutes of cooking, before starting the sauce, turning once after a
minute. Remove with slotted spoon and use as garnish.</li>
</ol>
</span></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-67097551686578157672012-04-30T15:33:00.000-04:002012-04-30T15:33:59.308-04:00Roasted Red Pepper Chicken<br />
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This was pretty good. The biggest change I made was to increase the roasted red peppers by a lot, which totally made it a tasty dish in my opinion. We will make this again as we usually have most/all the ingredients. <br />
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<b>Roasted Red Pepper Chicken</b><br />
<i>Serves: 3<br />Calories: About 460 in 1/3 recipe</i><br />
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
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1 (284 mL) can CAMPBELL'S® Condensed Low Fat <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Cream</span> of Chicken Soup</div>
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1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers (I used way more, around 3/4 cup)</div>
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1/4 cup apple juice (I didn't have any so I threw in a little applesauce and water)</div>
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2 tablespoons ketchup</div>
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4 cloves garlic, chopped</div>
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1/4 teaspoon <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">ground</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w1" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w2" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">black</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w3" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w4" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">pepper</span></div>
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (I used dried, about 3/4 Tbsp)</div>
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1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (more like 1/2 cup)</div>
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2 cups hot cooked brown rice, cooked without salt</div>
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Brown chicken well in large non-stick skillet at medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium.
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Stir in soup, red pepper, apple juice, ketchup, garlic and <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">black</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w1" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w2" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">pepper</span>. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until chicken is fully cooked - about 20 minutes.
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</span>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-23108363367903650272012-03-31T18:22:00.000-04:002012-03-31T18:22:00.198-04:00Jalapeno Popper Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDQR7ZNpxrCO9ZNhf1Is-rCV4gTWmyrCUlrxuyb3Y40675uPOhpcxJ9QLTCVMaa6q8iBoFi7GcerQQJ_gN-2Rg7JTIGuigHKCpHkFzToM2rZbe8COCEOxDb-9axkP3pjBYyfFlLOk2n5r/s1600/6101011265_746a09ab8d_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDQR7ZNpxrCO9ZNhf1Is-rCV4gTWmyrCUlrxuyb3Y40675uPOhpcxJ9QLTCVMaa6q8iBoFi7GcerQQJ_gN-2Rg7JTIGuigHKCpHkFzToM2rZbe8COCEOxDb-9axkP3pjBYyfFlLOk2n5r/s400/6101011265_746a09ab8d_z.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/jalapeno-popper-buffalo-chicken-macaroni-and-cheese/" target="_blank">Original Recipe and Photo</a></div><br />
Make this immediately. I totally did a huge happy food dance when I ate this. I will say that the name is a little misleading. It isn't like it really tastes like the poppers or the chicken, just the ingredients from those items make a ridiculously awesome mac. This might be my favorite Pinterest find yet. I would make a couple small changes (listed below, see link for original recipe) just to make it easier, but overall it was fantastic! I don't know how she fit a full recipe in a 9x9 pan, mine was full with a half. <br />
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<b>Jalapeno Popper Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese</b><br />
<i>Serves: 4 (or 1 of me)<br />
Calories: About 3200 in full recipe (no chicken, my way)</i><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
4 slices of bacon<br />
1 tablespoon bacon grease {reserved from said bacon}<br />
1/4 large onion, diced {about 1/2+ cup}<br />
1 jalapenos, sliced {ribs and seeds removed} <i>(I might go with a bit more next time)</i><br />
1/2 pound elbow macaroni<br />
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for the sauce-<br />
2 tablespoons butter<br />
2.5 tablespoons all purpose flour<br />
1 cup milk {whole or 2% please}<br />
1/4 cup heavy cream<br />
salt & pepper, to taste<br />
1 pinch nutmeg<br />
2 ounces cream cheese<br />
1 tablespoon hot sauce {such as Frank’s Red Hot}<i> (I use 2-3 Tb Frank's Buffalo Sauce)</i><br />
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1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese<i> (I use Kraft's Shredded Triple Cheddar with Philadelphia)</i><br />
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese <i>(I use Kraft's Shredded Mozzarella with Philadelphia)</i><br />
1/8 cup grated provolone <i>(I just diced up a slice or two of deli provolone I had)</i><br />
1/8 cup blue cheese crumbles <i>(It needs like 1/4 cup)</i><br />
1/2 cup precooked and shredded chicken {optional} <i> (I included it, but won't again)</i><br />
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for the topping-<br />
1 cup corn flakes, crushed <i>(Throw in a baggie and smash with a can or mallet)</i><br />
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles<br />
{4 slices cooked bacon, as listed above}<br />
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parsley, for garnish<br />
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Directions:<br />
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels and crumble. Pour off excess bacon drippings, keeping 2 tablespoons in the pan. Place skillet back on heat and saute onion and jalapenos until soft, about 6 minutes over medium heat. Set aside.<br />
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Bring large pot of water to boil. Salt water generously and cook pasta 2 minutes short of package directions. You want the macaroni to be very al dente, but not still crunchy. Drain and set aside.<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
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In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Whisk in milk, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Increase heat to medium high and continue mixing until sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese and hot sauce until melted smoothly into the sauce. Pour cooked pasta and sauteed onions and jalapenos into the sauce. Stir to coat. Stir in cheeses and chicken. Pour into a buttered baking dish {9×9, 9×13, or somewhere in between should be good} and spread out evenly. Top with blue cheese, corn flakes and crumbled bacon. Bake 20-30 minutes until top of macaroni has browned. Remove from oven, top with parsley and serve hot.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299420532928404169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498239016920361467.post-37976834521619670432012-03-31T17:50:00.000-04:002012-03-31T17:50:38.244-04:00Individual Peanut Butter Pies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Peanut-Butter-Pies-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/images/Peanut-Butter-Pies-2.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/peanut-butter-pie-recipe/" target="_blank">Original Recipe and Photo</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I both hate and love this recipe. It was easy and delicious... but sooo bad for you. I think the serving size is a little on the large side due to the rich denseness of the peanut butter cream. I am curious what would happen if the milk was halved and the whipped cream was doubled. Also, my coworker volunteered to taste it and said it need more crust. I cut this recipe in half and made 4 ramekins. I ate only about half a ramekin each time.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Individual Peanut Butter Pies</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Serves: 8<br />
Calories: About 765 each</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ingredients:<br />
For the crust<br />
16 Oreo cookies<br />
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">For the filling<br />
1 cup heavy cream<br />
8 ounces cream cheese<br />
1 cup creamy-style peanut butter<br />
1 cup confectioner's sugar<br />
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Directions:<br />
1. Place the Oreo cookies into the bowl of a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter and stir.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
2. Evenly divide the crumbs between your individual serving dishes and press into the bottoms of the dishes to form a crust layer.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Transfer whipped cream to a small bowl and place it into the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the filling.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
3. Place cream cheese and peanut butter the mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth. Reduce speed to low and gradually add in confectioners' sugar until well combined. Add in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla and beat on medium speed until mixture is creamy and smooth. Take care to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
4. Stir in 1/3 of the whipped cream into the filling mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the remaining whipped cream until well blended until no streaks remain.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
3. Evenly pipe or spoon the filling into individual serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls.<br />
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