tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89366717677124047022024-03-06T04:25:09.582-05:00Raising a Foodie in a Fast Food WorldCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-83443484064663920922010-11-24T16:26:00.004-05:002010-11-24T16:39:40.958-05:00Sweet Yeast Rolls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzCGnG01pUHLy7q_TXAtFcbLhrxeuUlflRt9iT2WDED_D_9QEn-CVnGn0OI8c7OVhabhm6YpcM39XDQcbCrSDfQPoEaFBpP7F-BTqTaDDL2TY8nGC5qkn2S0YtMONSZDZJkZSPQB82Mc2/s1600/rolls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzCGnG01pUHLy7q_TXAtFcbLhrxeuUlflRt9iT2WDED_D_9QEn-CVnGn0OI8c7OVhabhm6YpcM39XDQcbCrSDfQPoEaFBpP7F-BTqTaDDL2TY8nGC5qkn2S0YtMONSZDZJkZSPQB82Mc2/s320/rolls.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543231784252700418" /></a>These rolls are melt in your mouth delicious, I had to keep guard over them so Little Foodie wouldn't eat them all. I made a batch of these to take to my sisters house for Thanksgiving and I am sure they are going to be a huge hit. The recipe can make up to 5 dozen rolls but I only made about 3 dozen monster size dinner rolls, perfect for filling with Thanksgiving goodness. Enjoy!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; "><div> 1 pkg of active dry yeast<br />1/2 cup warm water<br />2 cups milk<br />1/2 cup sugar<br />8 cups all purpose flour</div><div>2 TBS melted butter<br />2 whole eggs<br />2 tsp salt</div><div><br />Directions:<br />Soften yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar. Heat milk for about 2 minutes in the microwave. </div><div>Add the warm milk to the yeast and then add the sugar and enough flour to make medium batter and let stand for about 2 minutes</div><div><br /></div><div> Add melted butter (which has been cooled), eggs, and salt. Beat well. Add the remainder of the flour. Sprinkle small amount of flour on counter and let dough rest. Meanwhile, clean and dry bowl; grease clean surface of bowl. </div><div><br /></div><div>Knead dough until smooth and satiny. Put in greased bowl; turn over to grease top. Cover, let rise in warm place until double in bulk.</div><div><br /></div><div> Punch down. Turn out on floured board. Divide into portions for shaping; let rest 10 minutes. Shape dough into desired forms. Place on greased baking sheets. Let rise until doubled. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><br /></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-75277819056785766512010-11-20T13:32:00.005-05:002010-11-20T13:42:09.141-05:00Pumpkin Donut Muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOz6caxoREHwwCFrtqhV77kD0Tp9qjaM-auOzBSb7hGdEBw9GSZJmbrHJIl0lpKtK2Xvo3Bag0Fxx9-NpiaE6UKzaq1KhtHFz3GEMjv9IphAJ0UBkRK19Fk_tHUCC5ZTQ19UmZx4zErGfY/s1600/pumpkin+donut+muffins.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOz6caxoREHwwCFrtqhV77kD0Tp9qjaM-auOzBSb7hGdEBw9GSZJmbrHJIl0lpKtK2Xvo3Bag0Fxx9-NpiaE6UKzaq1KhtHFz3GEMjv9IphAJ0UBkRK19Fk_tHUCC5ZTQ19UmZx4zErGfY/s320/pumpkin+donut+muffins.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541701682071548898" /></a>I will say this one time Pumpkin Donut Muffins are the most delicious thing you will ever eat for breakfast! Now this is not a breakfast food that you would want to eat everyday since it has lots of sugar on the outside but I do believe in everything in moderation. I adapted this recipe from one found on taskykitchen.com. Enjoy!!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; "><ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-98300" style="margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1-½ cup All-purpose Flour</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1-½ teaspoon Baking Powder</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">½ cups Brown Sugar</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 stick Butter</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 whole Egg</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 cup Canned Pumpkin</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoon Vanilla</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">½ cups Milk</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">½ cups Sugar</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoon Cinnamon</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoon Nutmeg</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1/2 teaspoon of ground clove</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">For coating after baking- 1 stick Butter, Melted and cinnamon/sugar</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar and clove, set aside.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup brown sugar, butter and egg. Mix in pumpkin and vanilla.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Add flour mixture and milk alternately to the creamed mixture, beating well.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Fill a greased mini muffin pan. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">While muffins are still hot out of the oven, submerge in melted butter, and then roll in sugar ‘n spice mixture until coated. Serve warm.</p></li></ul></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-72796843461451201642010-11-17T12:22:00.006-05:002010-11-17T12:31:16.523-05:00Teacher Treats- Pumpkin Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmt20vqohCrW0FeEkyjyTOvDZdVdrX7PPp4KEnH1y9C9HSEsRfKT1HvdcSFT5q8SfvuNUnUOUH9KIUnsNBMdwaGGDeG0bAnY-J_CCDFfxSA6umhs40pry8RyV3fi2MHMWnmE3PEHpvcVcp/s1600/Pumpkin+bread+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmt20vqohCrW0FeEkyjyTOvDZdVdrX7PPp4KEnH1y9C9HSEsRfKT1HvdcSFT5q8SfvuNUnUOUH9KIUnsNBMdwaGGDeG0bAnY-J_CCDFfxSA6umhs40pry8RyV3fi2MHMWnmE3PEHpvcVcp/s320/Pumpkin+bread+001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540570459614504882" /></a>I love making homemade goodies for Little Foodies teachers! Mini pumpkin bread makes the perfect Thanksgiving Treat and if you attach a handmade card filled with thanks it is even better. I adapted this recipe from one found on tastykitchen.com. Enjoy!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; "><ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-98061" style="margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">2 sticks Butter Or Margarine, Softened</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">2 cups Brown Sugar</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">3 whole Eggs</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoon Vanilla</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">3 cups All-purpose Flour</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoon Baking Powder</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoon Baking Soda</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">2 teaspoon Cinnamon</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 teaspoons Nutmeg</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">½ teaspoons Cloves</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">1 can (15 Oz. Can) Pumpkin (not pie mix)</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two loaf pans or 5 mini loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray. </b></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b>Cream butter; add sugar and beat well. Add eggs, one at the time, to the creamed mixture. Stir in vanilla. Mix together all of the dry ingredients. Alternately add the dry ingredients and pumpkin puree to the creamed mixture. Pour the mix into the prepared pans, dividing evenly and sprinkle tops with sugar (this gives a nice little crunch). Bake at 350 degrees for an 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each loaf comes out clean.</b></p><div><br /></div></li></ul></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-13416672193850440802010-07-20T07:00:00.001-04:002010-07-20T07:00:06.781-04:00For the Love of Mojitos!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRIh7nSguoH6qN84yuIl__AXdFhq-mGqn-2wzL-tpCQKwst70vR4Cmwv5PCh0E9wdxgQ-E-qmhBy4G1hxOpg2cFXmnQYuLDAiAXn5auWQGaHRoy1e75Tlm_cNItb_Mr8NuCss5FJmbCYr/s1600/watermelon_mojito-250x300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRIh7nSguoH6qN84yuIl__AXdFhq-mGqn-2wzL-tpCQKwst70vR4Cmwv5PCh0E9wdxgQ-E-qmhBy4G1hxOpg2cFXmnQYuLDAiAXn5auWQGaHRoy1e75Tlm_cNItb_Mr8NuCss5FJmbCYr/s320/watermelon_mojito-250x300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495697376149598050" /></a>There is just something about a mojito, they are so refreshing with the mint and lime! This past week I had a friend over and I made some yummy watermelon mojitos and for dinner one night I made original mojitos, they were both super yummy and easy to make. Is it wrong that I grow mint in my garden just so I can use it to make mojitos? The watermelon mojito recipe was adapted from one found on tastykitchen.com.<div><br /></div><div>Watermelon Mojitos</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> 2 whole Large Handfuls Of Fresh Mint Leave</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> 1 cup Water</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> 1 cup Sugar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> 3 whole Handfuls Cubed Watermelon</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> Lime Juice (1 Fl. Oz. Or 3/4 Shot For Each Drink)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> Light Rum (3 Fl. Oz. Or 2 Shots For Each Drink)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> Crushed Ice</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; ">Club Soda</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(107, 109, 109); line-height: 18px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">First you are going to make a simple syrup, this is key for any mixed drink that you would add sugar to. Place 8-10 mint leaves in a saucepan with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Cook on med/low heat until the sugar is dissolved, let this cool completely before continuing with the recipe. You can make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "> Place watermelon in a blender and puree until liquefied. If you have texture issues, run this through a sieve to get the remaining fibers out!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">To make a single drink: Place 8-10 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a glass and pour 2 shot glass measures (3 fl oz) of watermelon juice over the mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to crush the mint leaves and watermelon juice together. Add 3/4 of a shot glass measure of lime juice (1 oz.), 2 shots (3 fl. oz.) of light rum and 1 shot glass measure (1.5 oz.) of the cooled simple syrup. Place liquid with crushed ice in a cocktail shaker and give it a good shake. Pour into a glass and fill any extra room in your glass with club soda. Enjoy!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; ">Original Mojitos </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Simple Syrup (recipe found above)</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lime Juice</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; font-size: small;">Rum</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; font-size: small;">Club Soda</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; font-size: small;">Ice</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; font-size: small;">To make a single drink get a glass and add as much ice as you like. Take your trusty shot glass and add 2 shots of simple syrup to the glass. Next add 2 shots of lime juice and 2 shots of club soda. Depending on how strong you like your drink add 1 -2 shots of rum. Mix and taste. If you like your drink sweeter add a little more simple syrup or if you like your drink less sweet add another shot of lime juice. Enjoy!!</span></span></p></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-32444003523005039652010-07-19T15:07:00.003-04:002010-07-19T15:09:22.011-04:00Finally a break from school!!!I finally have a break from school, 5 whole weeks!!! I am hoping to be able to load a bunch of recipes during my break since Little Foodie is a summer camp and then spending some time with her cousins. Keep an eye out for some new recipes soon!!Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-53896977765718753342010-05-27T07:00:00.001-04:002010-05-27T07:00:10.152-04:00Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIx8tyEk-O0LD1gCanulkMG0z0i4LUV8NEk3LdMJStwIybLa-896OU0PdSdQqkJvIyA5qGYqRY_ve1NIWvhpV4Xf7JTA7aA6iFZg5wu4JWf-Td0IvgS2UDHYecGReekcZQKqWBAx2F88b/s1600/Pics+for+Blog+202.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIx8tyEk-O0LD1gCanulkMG0z0i4LUV8NEk3LdMJStwIybLa-896OU0PdSdQqkJvIyA5qGYqRY_ve1NIWvhpV4Xf7JTA7aA6iFZg5wu4JWf-Td0IvgS2UDHYecGReekcZQKqWBAx2F88b/s320/Pics+for+Blog+202.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474905416180352306" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> I always try to keep a bag of blueberries in my freezer, they are perfect for making muffins, quick breads and even coffee cake. I made this for a weekend breakfast and it was super easy and yummy. Little Foodie loved the crunchy topping! Enjoy!!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; ">Cake</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; ">1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour<br />1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder<br />1 cup vanilla yogurt or sour cream<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />2 large eggs<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />Zest and juice of one lemon<br />1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blue berries</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; ">Topping</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "> 1/4 cup (1/2 a stick) butter melted<br />1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />1/4 cup sugar<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; ">Butter a 9X13 pan. Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt and in another bowl stir together the sour cream and the baking soda.<br /><br />In a large bowl cream together the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in the vanilla and lemon zest. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream mixture and stir the batter until it is combined well.<br /><br />Pour the batter into a buttered 9 X 13 cake pan. Sprinkle blackberries evenly on top.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; ">In a small bowl stir together melted butter, flour and sugar until it is sort of dough like and stuck together. Crumble topping mixture all over cake .</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; ">Bake the cake in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Transfer it to a rack, and let it cool. Serve warm or room temperature</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-58447435136472567672010-05-26T07:00:00.001-04:002010-05-26T07:00:07.512-04:00Lemon Sugar Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOnQs-5InRteyS_EddA81bvQ1NWoNZ-SGsWU4cOWfMsnRfnQ91cmfNOvLkcJJkNQo0Ofop3DxvNctKNTHgHHUc1RBYTEtB8jVGHIZNMftA3mVQpfzdv8W0cgwqhunJCVgEEw3U0bnDxhI/s1600/Pics+for+Blog+204.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOnQs-5InRteyS_EddA81bvQ1NWoNZ-SGsWU4cOWfMsnRfnQ91cmfNOvLkcJJkNQo0Ofop3DxvNctKNTHgHHUc1RBYTEtB8jVGHIZNMftA3mVQpfzdv8W0cgwqhunJCVgEEw3U0bnDxhI/s320/Pics+for+Blog+204.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474903265491299314" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This is another great lemon recipe!! I promised Little Foodie and my husband I would make them a sweet treat while they were at school/work. I have been making a lot of chocolate goodies lately so I thought they might enjoy something different and I was right they LOVED these cookies!! They have a nice little crunch on the outside and the middle is soft and chewy. Enjoy!!<div><br /></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">2 1/2 cups all purpose flour</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">2 tsp baking powder</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">3/4 tsp salt</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">1 cup butter, room temperature</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">1 1/2 cups sugar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">Zest from 2 lemons</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">2 large eggs</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">Juice from 2 lemons</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">2-3 tbsp sugar, for rolling</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<br />In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.<br />In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Gradually mix in the flour at low speed, making sure to incorporate all of the flour and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Place remaining 2-3 tbsp sugar in a small bowl<br />Shape 1-inch balls of dough, roll in the sugar and place on prepared baking sheet.<br />Bake for 9-11 minutes, until set. Edges should be slightly firm.<br />Cool cookies on the pan for a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />Store in an airtight container.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Makes about 4 dozen</p></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-60609328987462738352010-05-25T07:00:00.002-04:002010-05-25T07:00:02.016-04:00Egg Free Banana Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3i7_Eu1Zt80crWT7FCD2cH-bmmAZ8E50aH9jTIjyWphDcCK8YBHdYjXL6KbEdJkEWihWpWeGAzuhX8rUQ3N_foozadUYVt57q-MgYSQ3w8AZlucvlUoSTUTa-J6b3umWyx8Qm9_BPBL3R/s1600/Pics+for+Blog+209.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3i7_Eu1Zt80crWT7FCD2cH-bmmAZ8E50aH9jTIjyWphDcCK8YBHdYjXL6KbEdJkEWihWpWeGAzuhX8rUQ3N_foozadUYVt57q-MgYSQ3w8AZlucvlUoSTUTa-J6b3umWyx8Qm9_BPBL3R/s320/Pics+for+Blog+209.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474900949266394146" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I don't normally look for egg free recipes, but I only had one egg left and my grocery shopping spree will not happen until this weekend. I had 3 very mushy bananas that were in need of some help. The bread didn't turn out as dark as it would when you add eggs but it is super moist and smells delicious! I am sure Little Foodie will be enjoying a piece as soon as she gets home from school. I adapted this recipe from one found on allrecipes.com. Enjoy!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">2/3 cup sugar</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/3 cup margarine or butter</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">2 teaspoons baking powder</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/4 teaspoon baking soda</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/3 cup of vanilla or banana yogurt (we love stoneyfields banilla yogurt)</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">3-4 mashed ripe bananas</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><br /></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"> In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Next add the yogurt and bananas. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Spoon into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until bread tests done with a toothpick. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-91462893912896213972010-05-24T13:54:00.004-04:002010-05-24T14:06:09.199-04:00Meyer Lemon Sorbet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQbhbar0JtW8yPQFcnnVQdGZmenE3zBQe06W9gpZddpvh8xykVfLar8sir9_lcDDtpMSRKOqnraOkitjksvYpHYJrHRd-cv97unSW06YlCvroIyzlO5CVfwyPH405VAUFMIFjQcWS2epL/s1600/meyer+lemon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQbhbar0JtW8yPQFcnnVQdGZmenE3zBQe06W9gpZddpvh8xykVfLar8sir9_lcDDtpMSRKOqnraOkitjksvYpHYJrHRd-cv97unSW06YlCvroIyzlO5CVfwyPH405VAUFMIFjQcWS2epL/s320/meyer+lemon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474896931600414146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">I love Meyer Lemons they are a nice mix of lemon and orange flavors. I have this weird obsession with purchasing them each time I go to the Whole Foods and then for the next two weeks I look for different ways to use them. Today they were looking a little wrinkly and sad so I needed to figure out how to use 4 lemons fast. I also have a weird obsession with not going to the grocery store to purchase special ingredients in between my regular bi-weekly grocery shopping sprees which means I only make recipes using the ingredients I have on hand. My first thought was to make a lemon ice cream but I had no cream so I went with a lemon sorbet. It tastes like frozen lemon-aid and makes me dream about summer vacation by the pool. Enjoy!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">1 cup sugar<br />1 cup water<br />1 cup freshly squeezed juice from meyer lemons (about 3-4 lemons)<br />2 teaspoons fine lemon zest</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></div><div style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(79, 31, 6); line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; font-size:medium;"><p style=" line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size:12px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">1</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"> In a small saucepan on medium high heat, make a simple syrup by heating sugar and water until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Mix in the lemon juice and zest. Chill, either in the refrigerator, or by placing in a metal bowl over an ice bath.</span></p><p style=" line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size:12px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">2</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"> Once the mixture has thoroughly chilled, freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow pan and freeze in your freezer until semi-solid. Then take a fork and fluff it up, returning it the the freezer to freeze firm. Then put in a food-processor or blender to process until smooth.</span></p><p style=" line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Place sorbet in an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.</span></p><p style=" line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size:12px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">3</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"> Scoop out preferably with a melon-baller. Garnish with mint. Makes 2 1/2 cups.</span></p></span></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-23750065627469587212010-04-23T07:00:00.002-04:002010-04-23T09:22:08.604-04:00Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6pXWWmv-K1uA-vjsbHij6OrEMyBOoEor0W4yx2-93IAPBm8LSzzrVGxVkQ0U5HAydJeYtdW6dhIZjOTWrPxd6MPoxR2Djb5Wu5vozBK3mt9UFX1_am0h3g3YC16SfwE2KQCb-ZAZwi-4/s1600/Pics+for+Blog+193.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6pXWWmv-K1uA-vjsbHij6OrEMyBOoEor0W4yx2-93IAPBm8LSzzrVGxVkQ0U5HAydJeYtdW6dhIZjOTWrPxd6MPoxR2Djb5Wu5vozBK3mt9UFX1_am0h3g3YC16SfwE2KQCb-ZAZwi-4/s320/Pics+for+Blog+193.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462735715782514546" /></a><div>In our house we prefer hearty muffins and breakfast breads, we only eat cold cereal as a last resort which means I am always on the lookout for new muffin recipes. This recipe is made with whole wheat flour and oat bran so it contains a lot of fiber and the chocolate chips turn it from bland bran to yummy bites of mini muffin goodness!! Little Foodie went nuts over these, she ate them at breakfast and as an after school snack. I adapted this recipe from one found on tastykitchen.com. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">¾ cups Oats, Ground In Blender</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">1 cup Whole Wheat Flour</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">2 Tablespoons Wheat Bran</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">½ cups Brown Sugar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">¾ teaspoons Baking Soda</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">½ teaspoons Salt</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">1 cup Applesauce</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">2 Tablespoons Melted Butter/Margarine </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">1 whole Egg</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">¼ cups Milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">½ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(107, 109, 109); "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan or mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Sift together ground oats, wheat flour, wheat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Add applesauce mixture to dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Fold in 1/2 to 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Avoid over-mixing.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 15px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:12px;color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Distribute mixture evenly between cups. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.</span></p></span></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-59393653271653241982010-04-22T07:00:00.001-04:002010-04-22T07:00:02.547-04:00Double Chocolate Banana Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNlOfaIvZM6YxlM_C2x8k0LSBWvogo-uvM_rqzmh8taDuoZOELGck6TywWSXjABpyc6xddN9r-NJR7PnNQNBjEn3IHWbWXUN_vX5odxMAeKBlDF2pDNj1XJg6Ef9QRsC4AXtcGOct-bF-/s1600/Pics+for+Blog+196.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNlOfaIvZM6YxlM_C2x8k0LSBWvogo-uvM_rqzmh8taDuoZOELGck6TywWSXjABpyc6xddN9r-NJR7PnNQNBjEn3IHWbWXUN_vX5odxMAeKBlDF2pDNj1XJg6Ef9QRsC4AXtcGOct-bF-/s320/Pics+for+Blog+196.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462706742972605458" /></a>I have this crazy obsession with banana bread. I will actually buy 2 bunches of bananas just so I can let one bunch get really ripe so I can make banana bread. This bread is sooooo yummy and super moist because it is made with sour cream. Little Foodie has been enjoying a piece each day when she gets home from school, I think she will eat the whole loaf all by herself. I saved the second loaf in the freezer and I am going to take it to Little Foodie's school for a teacher breakfast during teacher appreciation week. Enjoy!!<div><br /></div><div>1/2 cup of butter</div><div>1 1/2 cups white sugar</div><div>2 eggs</div><div>3 super ripe bananas</div><div>1 cup of sour cream</div><div>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div><div>1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon</div><div>1/4 teaspoon salt</div><div>3 teaspoons of baking soda</div><div>2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour</div><div>2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder</div><div>1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease 2 loaf pans.</div><div>In a large bowl cream butter and sugar. Mix in eggs, mashed bananas , sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix in salt, baking powder, cocoa powder and flour. Stir in chocolate chips and divide into prepared pans. Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.</div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-6400667294491798452010-04-21T17:15:00.002-04:002010-04-21T17:24:44.989-04:00Black Bean Soup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQLpu7Qt6qbMNBC5RP-OmScp2ERrwdDMAlvL3eCTDeeCesz5aRCgrY8l2tte8h-uSiVH1NyDymHbky1zg6oO1_otvKBZNbnD4z_gOkj9dyySv_4BWe7vZlCwBv9ShHX4iK-Cn8ydQQsir/s1600/black_bean_soup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQLpu7Qt6qbMNBC5RP-OmScp2ERrwdDMAlvL3eCTDeeCesz5aRCgrY8l2tte8h-uSiVH1NyDymHbky1zg6oO1_otvKBZNbnD4z_gOkj9dyySv_4BWe7vZlCwBv9ShHX4iK-Cn8ydQQsir/s320/black_bean_soup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462703111013107826" /></a>This is not my picture, if you have made black bean soup than you know its pretty unattractive looking and hard to photograph so I am grateful for pictures found on the web! This is a yummy soup that is very filling. We enjoyed big bowls of soup and a side salad and it was the perfect dinner. <div><br /></div><div>4 cans of black beans (no need to drain)</div><div>1 large can of diced tomatoes </div><div>1 cup of chicken or veggie broth</div><div>1/2 cup of salsa</div><div>2 tablespoons of cumin</div><div>1 tablespoon of garlic powder</div><div>few dashes of hot sauce</div><div>salt and pepper to taste</div><div><br /></div><div>Place all ingredients in your crockpot, stir and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Top with shredded cheese and enjoy!!</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-14185601717100198982010-03-08T11:31:00.003-05:002010-03-08T11:43:09.022-05:00Chicken w/ Prunes and Pine Nuts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQFBKekSwX2z91fyy3gQwn71sAmM26SYctUXDcxhT1aWGflWWmAfLfuBdsJNee-jzSmurVAwjUZvqsiHMgMwV4D_VSsAr_L3L_eQKL69J1-KZStZTzs7Bt1UE5rD7MT7UK7gEp1PE3npH/s1600-h/Prunes_Dried_Plums_Dried_Fruit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQFBKekSwX2z91fyy3gQwn71sAmM26SYctUXDcxhT1aWGflWWmAfLfuBdsJNee-jzSmurVAwjUZvqsiHMgMwV4D_VSsAr_L3L_eQKL69J1-KZStZTzs7Bt1UE5rD7MT7UK7gEp1PE3npH/s320/Prunes_Dried_Plums_Dried_Fruit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446301837205229650" /></a>Prunes sometime get a bad rap but in reality they are only dried plums and they are very yummy. If you haven't had a prune before it taste sort of like a giant raisin. I have been reading a lot about the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mediterranean</span> diet and I found this yummy recipe at a site devoted to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mediterranean</span> recipes, <a href="http://www.mediterranean-food-recipes.com/">http://www.mediterranean-food-recipes.com/</a>. Enjoy!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><a name="top"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">6-8 boneless/skinless chicken thighs</span></span></li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">olive oil</span></b></span></li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 clove </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">garlic</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">peeled</span></i></span></li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 stick </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">cinnamon</span></b></span></li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">bay leaves</span></b></span></li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">8 fresh </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">oregano leaves</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves)</span></span></li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">10 </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">prunes</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">whole</span></i></span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 ounce </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">pine nuts</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> - </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">whole</span></i></span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cup chicken </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">broth</span></b></span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt</span></span></li></span></span></span></span></span></span></ul><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><ol><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sprinkle salt over the chicken cuts and let them rest for an hour.</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium-sized casserole pot over medium heat. Add the chicken, garlic, the stick cinnamon, and the bay and oregano leaves. Brown for 5 minutes over medium heat, turn the chicken pieces over, and cook for another 5 minutes.</span></span></li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><li><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When the chicken begins to turn golden, pour in the chicken broth, and add the prunes and the pine nuts. Turn down the heat to low, cover and cook for about 30 minutes.</span></span></li><div><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div></ol></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-45582825566760275442010-02-24T07:00:00.001-05:002010-02-24T07:00:09.958-05:00Ranch Dressing/Dip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUePgHRkYn0p620W09b1ZcbArIUX6JM2rgq5qcwaj-1zyVhLAcFoFtD0smMX9qRUQ1IXFr4m8jfuBiiQ3vBh8IZfFybhb_Ivn5GVUWzDrczBqQj_TB3uJJixG_qlHedDk88EyweM77AXV/s1600-h/ranch+dressing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUePgHRkYn0p620W09b1ZcbArIUX6JM2rgq5qcwaj-1zyVhLAcFoFtD0smMX9qRUQ1IXFr4m8jfuBiiQ3vBh8IZfFybhb_Ivn5GVUWzDrczBqQj_TB3uJJixG_qlHedDk88EyweM77AXV/s320/ranch+dressing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441162701541886114" /></a>I have not purchased salad dressing at the grocery store for at least 3 months! Making my own dressing has been really easy and super tasty if I do say so myself. This dressing is so thick you could use it as a veggie dip or if you want to thin it out just add a little milk or buttermilk. I adapted this recipe from one found on allrecipes.com. Enjoy!<div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; "><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1 cup mayonnaise</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/2 cup sour cream</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1 teaspoon dried chives</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/2 teaspoon dried parsley</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/4 teaspoon onion powder</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><br /></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.</span></div></span></div></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-82737588105665492882010-02-23T07:00:00.003-05:002010-02-23T09:59:51.744-05:00Homemade Granola Bars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2VNd828mjMTT91e_UV4NJztmtUQ9WdZ4Rb_KIc4l7tmuR2c_c7nFTNsV6POtPag8lfIp_zzBvo5yDtSLcME78hyphenhyphentb_CTF-gvYicVvWJ5rdX4u4vZzvRnRL9XKiq001svtuJsA9V3eqJ5/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+183.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2VNd828mjMTT91e_UV4NJztmtUQ9WdZ4Rb_KIc4l7tmuR2c_c7nFTNsV6POtPag8lfIp_zzBvo5yDtSLcME78hyphenhyphentb_CTF-gvYicVvWJ5rdX4u4vZzvRnRL9XKiq001svtuJsA9V3eqJ5/s320/Pics+for+Blog+183.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441159020373443330" /></a>It's been a while since my last post, the blizzard and school have made a mess of my schedule but hopefully I am back on track this week. We are crazy about granola bars at our house, they are yummy and portable but its hard to find healthy bars at a decent price so I found a recipe and made my own. This recipe is super easy to make and you can basically add your favorite dried fruit, nuts, chocolate etc to the recipe. I made a second batch yesterday and they were a huge hit. Enjoy!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 20px; font-family:Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div id="sites-canvas-main" class="sites-canvas-main" style="background-color: transparent; min-height: 150px; padding-bottom: 5px; "><div id="sites-canvas-main-content"><table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" cellspacing="0" class="sites-layout-name-one-column sites-layout-hbox" style="width: 1329px; table-layout: fixed; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr><td class="sites-layout-tile sites-tile-name-content-1" style="vertical-align: top; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; "><div dir="ltr"><div>3 - cups quick cooking oatmeal<br />1 - cup unsalted almonds (chopped in the food processor)<br />1 - cup golden raisins<br />1 - cup dried cranberries</div><div>1- cup of coconut</div><div>1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips<br />2 tsp cinnamon<br />14 oz can sweetened condensed milk<br />1/2 - cup butter, melted<br /><br />Preheat oven to 325. Line a 15x10x1 in baking sheet with </div><div>aluminum foiland spray with non stick baking spray. Stir all</div><div> the ingredients together ina large bowl. Pour into prepared</div><div> pan and spread out the mixture.Press down to make it even. </div><div>Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.Cool 5 minutes</div><div> in the pan then cut into bars. Place the bars on a wire rack</div><div>and cool completely. Store loosely covered at room temperature.<br /></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-89475005443900332292010-02-05T07:00:00.001-05:002010-02-05T07:00:00.933-05:00Fish and Chips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2M6bBrSLDopUlqxSZivPiuBBUFbQVLU3-Hwykf-VkW4mp-i0rKHeWIJAt1ofx21uL1Gg0KLqCciUl-U7iV0R2n5SvhD34b8Td-ZN5LBnTkPeiJLzngELL4wSWrsASKqXs-aYbpelTkM9e/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+152.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2M6bBrSLDopUlqxSZivPiuBBUFbQVLU3-Hwykf-VkW4mp-i0rKHeWIJAt1ofx21uL1Gg0KLqCciUl-U7iV0R2n5SvhD34b8Td-ZN5LBnTkPeiJLzngELL4wSWrsASKqXs-aYbpelTkM9e/s320/Pics+for+Blog+152.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433274081209704306" /></a>This is our version of fish and chips (salmon and sweet potatoes) with a side of brussels sprouts. Little Foodie and my hubby are huge fans of tempura dishes, I usually buy the boxed tempura mix at the grocery store but this time I decided to find a recipe for a tempura-like batter. I adapted this easy recipe for beer batter from one found on allrecipes.com. Enjoy!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; "><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup all-purpose flour</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 egg, beaten</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon garlic powder</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 cups beer</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In a small mixing bowl add flour, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in 1 cup beer (you can add more than one cup to obtain your desired texture).</span></span></div></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-74434711654128234302010-02-04T07:00:00.001-05:002010-02-04T07:00:10.324-05:00Tacos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3Z4YMJfigIJVQNKRvFKNYLMofjfpkz0WuBkZtwVJKkvE-eYRUafYSS3I4HqcUcOiE3V-ZRd4c9idK_5w8vlmrKAEpqPUBN9XtnRWVKaQkwmSPUm0cj0Yexizr8ufzRethiqbjP6b7phD/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3Z4YMJfigIJVQNKRvFKNYLMofjfpkz0WuBkZtwVJKkvE-eYRUafYSS3I4HqcUcOiE3V-ZRd4c9idK_5w8vlmrKAEpqPUBN9XtnRWVKaQkwmSPUm0cj0Yexizr8ufzRethiqbjP6b7phD/s320/Pics+for+Blog+154.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433271696645293106" /></a>I love to try new recipes so I rarely make the same dishes over and over but tacos are a favorite at our house so I make them on a pretty regular basis. The pre-packaged taco seasoning have way too much salt and bad stuff in them so I created my own version of the perfect taco! Enjoy!<div><br /></div><div>Ground Beef</div><div>Onion (diced)</div><div>Ground Cumin</div><div>Black Beans</div><div>Salsa</div><div>Salt and Pepper</div><div><br /></div><div>Place the ground beef, sprinkled with a few teaspoons of cumin and onion into a pan and brown, once the meat is brown drain it. Add a can of black beans and half a jar of salsa to the meat, season with salt and pepper. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes and enjoy with your favorite tortillas and toppings!</div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-91733248561672490902010-02-03T07:00:00.001-05:002010-02-03T07:00:00.576-05:00Eggs in a Basket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaybvmmqIgnFgBo09bajf0ODpdxAxmM7izETN0skZ9dTe3JSoJK8UPABI4OWMHxGxg-164ihy9IXNpafcywKXWSO4KxtlLOaGMUi8YMOgRpYY6y3V61VzHy3QMC8swRZ3N7UlFSrvA4ctF/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+172.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaybvmmqIgnFgBo09bajf0ODpdxAxmM7izETN0skZ9dTe3JSoJK8UPABI4OWMHxGxg-164ihy9IXNpafcywKXWSO4KxtlLOaGMUi8YMOgRpYY6y3V61VzHy3QMC8swRZ3N7UlFSrvA4ctF/s320/Pics+for+Blog+172.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433270278254635202" /></a>This was one of my favorites when I was a little girl! I made this dish for Little Foodie and my hubby for breakfast and it was a huge hit! It is super easy to make and it is super tasty. Enjoy!<div><br /></div><div>Bread</div><div>Butter</div><div>Eggs</div><div>salt and Pepper</div><div><br /></div><div>Use a small glass (I used a shot glass) to cut a hole out of the middle of the bread. Butter the bread on both sides and place on a hot griddle. Crack the egg into the hole and season with salt and pepper. Gently flip the bread to cook both sides and you can break the yoke if you don't like a runny yoke. </div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-4342134021244488182010-02-02T07:00:00.002-05:002010-02-02T14:27:16.381-05:00Baked Potato Soup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0Mtp0z6iIA4RCfmBt_rEnBc5SCPmOK_ACXxcLOIwuLO3JoQZzCshKvCmW_UNInVw9CFHuLgimvPDKWBFhAA6PtSBcazrb98l8ryeKnuB5-ive8U5R9AjNEEHaeik5iCMX0pcHBA5QfKs/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+136.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0Mtp0z6iIA4RCfmBt_rEnBc5SCPmOK_ACXxcLOIwuLO3JoQZzCshKvCmW_UNInVw9CFHuLgimvPDKWBFhAA6PtSBcazrb98l8ryeKnuB5-ive8U5R9AjNEEHaeik5iCMX0pcHBA5QfKs/s320/Pics+for+Blog+136.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433268477189730114" border="0" /></a>This is soup was soooo yummy and very inexpensive to make. I love to make huge pots of soup so we can enjoy some for dinner and put the rest in the freezer but this soup was so good none of it made it to the freezer. Of course Little Foodie was in love with the soup because it has BACON in it! I adapted this recipe from one found on allrecipes.com. Enjoy!<div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><ul style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline-width: 0px; list-style-type: none;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">6 bacon strips, diced</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 small onion, chopped</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 clove garlic, minced</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">3 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 teaspoon salt</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 teaspoon dried basil</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1/2 teaspoon pepper</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">3 cups chicken broth</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 cup milk</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Shredded Cheddar cheese</span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; overflow: hidden; outline-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Sour Cream</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well. Gradually add broth. Bring to boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, milk and some of the bacon; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with the remaining bacon, cheese and sour cream</span></span></div></span></div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-66544176510236065642010-02-01T08:31:00.003-05:002010-02-01T08:35:52.097-05:00Snow Cream<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcsUKhtV1iw_9XgHBCfm6i0p0CBpmPawh4iYK1PsEKDsLRbMi8885SDniKsDS_HLTiP8aX9KoFloJyYRThnWWyhLmnD7gjtKrItvlHP_2_mxBhvQlQ2K8LeSH3KAfvmfVQ_MNlw_WPDBD/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+175.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcsUKhtV1iw_9XgHBCfm6i0p0CBpmPawh4iYK1PsEKDsLRbMi8885SDniKsDS_HLTiP8aX9KoFloJyYRThnWWyhLmnD7gjtKrItvlHP_2_mxBhvQlQ2K8LeSH3KAfvmfVQ_MNlw_WPDBD/s320/Pics+for+Blog+175.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433267561471697266" /></a>We had a nice little snowstorm over the weekend and Little Foodie and I had a little bit of cabin fever. We worked on a ton of craft projects and we made a batch of snow cream. All you need is fresh clean snow, a little milk, some sugar and vanilla; mix it all together and you have a tasty little treat! EnjoyCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-70627951438961555832010-01-24T07:00:00.003-05:002010-01-24T07:00:03.016-05:00Meatloaf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ99zJvj7ACyq4Y0sO15QIV_8r8kRIUE8hEaCtz2EOGQooh6pSrfjaAnlM6mXDc8dTAR1l0h5BPBKbaU4e1SO0aTwJ-xyDRJvrkyKtH9n0yujDMVForEgenOnEwHEnWKmD51q-2vLV5rjJ/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+127.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ99zJvj7ACyq4Y0sO15QIV_8r8kRIUE8hEaCtz2EOGQooh6pSrfjaAnlM6mXDc8dTAR1l0h5BPBKbaU4e1SO0aTwJ-xyDRJvrkyKtH9n0yujDMVForEgenOnEwHEnWKmD51q-2vLV5rjJ/s320/Pics+for+Blog+127.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428886384660766146" border="0" /></a><br />I LOVE meatloaf!!! When I was a kid and my mom would ask me what I wanted for dinner on my birthday I would say meatloaf, I would still say meatloaf today! My hubby and Little Foodie are not big fans of meatloaf but since I cook most of our meals so that they appeal to their taste, once in a while I like to cook something that is my favorite. This meatloaf was super moist and Little Foodie said it was really yummy! I adapted this recipe from one found on allrecipes.com. Enjoy!<br /><br /><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 pounds ground beef</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/4 cup chopped onion</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/8 cup cornmeal</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 1/2 teaspoons salt</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 tablespoon white sugar</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 egg, beaten</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/2 cup tomato juice</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 dash liquid smoke flavoring</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/4 cup ketchup</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 tablespoon brown sugar</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 2 teaspoons prepared mustard</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring</li></ul> <div style="border-top: 1px dotted rgb(204, 204, 204); width: 300px; margin-top: 20px;"> </div> <div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"> <ol><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"><span> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). </span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"><span> In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, sugar, egg, tomato juice,1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke and vinegar. Mix together thoroughly and place mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. </span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"><span> In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and 2 drops liquid smoke and mix thoroughly. Spread over the top of the meatloaf. </span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"><span> Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately45 minutes. </span></li></ol> </div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-52632644122253242212010-01-23T07:00:00.002-05:002010-01-23T07:00:02.211-05:00Chili in the Crockpot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xz1ReOkQOVZSHgFuSPn4dXPsiZu6p-d9q6hZRAkRyc9nl7sm9Ag4M_ECFt7bOq_JqSKXwQ5lE-EsUcUdGevOjXPf_BpUm3VdRO5QYWPVjwKzZMDWhNbRzqwHsumdtVjB40W-gq4Dxpye/s1600-h/chili.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xz1ReOkQOVZSHgFuSPn4dXPsiZu6p-d9q6hZRAkRyc9nl7sm9Ag4M_ECFt7bOq_JqSKXwQ5lE-EsUcUdGevOjXPf_BpUm3VdRO5QYWPVjwKzZMDWhNbRzqwHsumdtVjB40W-gq4Dxpye/s320/chili.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427749366317066578" border="0" /></a>I make chili differently each time I make it, I have never really used a recipe, I kind of just pour in the ingredients and let it cook up in the crockpot. Yesterday morning I started a big pot of chili that we would later enjoy with friends while watching football. I decided to finally write down what I put in the chili so I could keep a record of what was added. This is a meat-free version but you could add cooked ground beef if you like. We like to serve our chili over rice and then I set up a toppings bar with sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, hot sauce and some type of hot peppers. Enjoy!<br /><br />1/4 cup brown sugar<br />3 tablespoons of dry minced onion<br />2 tablespoons of cumin<br />1 tablespoon of smoked paprika<br />2 diced chilies in adobo sauce (comes in a small can, usually found near the taco seasonings)<br />32 oz of Tomato or Veggie Juice<br />40 oz can of Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained)<br />32 oz can of crushed tomatoes<br />32 oz can of diced tomatoes<br />small can of black beans (rinsed and drained)<br />salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />Place all ingredients into a large crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Enjoy!!Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-35552147413888603192010-01-22T07:00:00.003-05:002010-01-22T07:00:00.716-05:00Oven Fried Chicken Drumsticks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Y5tBcHA02JlvUISDRfWOllfjo-NsPhO2TvDvpFiYzRkkmv4Ujred5fbQUbzrTSUbflAEzsDBfRkd8Bf5K8J9-fwTRAQDOl7m12tyQmQFinOlS2xM9nMsXI-OrkCCzyLshyHLVczDtx2/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+121.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Y5tBcHA02JlvUISDRfWOllfjo-NsPhO2TvDvpFiYzRkkmv4Ujred5fbQUbzrTSUbflAEzsDBfRkd8Bf5K8J9-fwTRAQDOl7m12tyQmQFinOlS2xM9nMsXI-OrkCCzyLshyHLVczDtx2/s320/Pics+for+Blog+121.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427744531556716882" border="0" /></a>Sometimes you just need a little fried chicken, Little Foodies loves the crunchy skin! I HATE frying foods, I detest the smell that it leaves in the house and not to mention the clean up but I enjoy the taste of fried chicken. The solution is oven fried chicken, it still has the crispy coating but a lot less guilt and clean-up. Enjoy!<br /><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> chicken drumsticks<br /></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 3 eggs</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 cup all-purpose flour</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> salt and pepper to taste</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 teaspoon paprika</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> cooking spray<br /></li></ul> <div style="border-top: 1px dotted rgb(204, 204, 204); width: 300px; margin-top: 20px;"> </div> <div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"> <h3> Directions</h3> <ol><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"><span> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.<br /></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"><span> Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the bread crumbs and paprika in another shallow plate or bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl. </span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="overflow: visible;"><span> Dredge the chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated. Add the chicken to the dish and spray with cooking spray (the cooking spray will help crisp the chicken). Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.</span></li></ol> </div>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-78283075555227809342010-01-21T07:00:00.001-05:002010-01-21T07:00:03.871-05:00Pound Cake and Lemon Ice Cream<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj194BUEmfewmA9IRqGzbPvzH6ATaMLO3QjspB5X7StMxx_piDWMMMVhGZ8LQkZFJ3jcmDYaBLZIP3POsO0HU4XhdnByh2q0OwpMaHRQZj-vMaP6kyO0zwZQamJTEahqVx6JKNq7Zbvte61/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+116.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj194BUEmfewmA9IRqGzbPvzH6ATaMLO3QjspB5X7StMxx_piDWMMMVhGZ8LQkZFJ3jcmDYaBLZIP3POsO0HU4XhdnByh2q0OwpMaHRQZj-vMaP6kyO0zwZQamJTEahqVx6JKNq7Zbvte61/s320/Pics+for+Blog+116.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427735514283839506" border="0" /></a>If your New Year's resolution was to loose weight then you should probably not read this recipe, but if you want to impress dinner guests or you have a lot of self-control then read on. This is the first time I have made pound cake, I thought it would be hard but it was super easy and soooo yummy!!! The original cake recipe called for sprite but we don't usually buy soda, I had a mystery bottle of cherry coke in the pantry so I substituted it for the sprite. I also made some super yummy lemon ice cream that went terrific with the cake. I adapted the cake recipe from on of my favorite blogs, thepioneerwoman.com. Enjoy<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Lemon Ice Cream<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">1 cup of milk<br />3/4 cup of sugar<br />2 cups of heavy cream<br />1 1/2 tsp of lemon extract<br /><br />Mix all ingredients together and then follow directions that come with your ice cream maker.<br /></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;"><br />Pound Cake</span><br /><ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-41169"><li>3 sticks Butter</li><li>3 cups Sugar</li><li>5 whole Eggs</li><li>1 teaspoon Butter Flavoring</li><li>2 teaspoons Lemon Flavoring</li><li>3 cups All-purpose Flour</li><li>1 cup of soda<br /></li></ul><p>Preheat oven to 325 degrees.</p> <p>Cream butter. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add butter and lemon extracts and mix well. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add soft drink, then mix together until combined. Scrape sides of bowl, then mix briefly.</p> <p>Pour into a greased Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the cake is no longer jiggly.</p> <p>Remove cake from oven and invert pan onto a plate until cake drops out. </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936671767712404702.post-20239054105838401852010-01-20T07:00:00.001-05:002010-01-20T07:00:03.766-05:00Cauliflower Au Gratin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFZiym3Bdp75WY7h2bdMH-ip4PAGpaodAt2JojGfgYG-xkcHx54937A464-47H54FoEMXyOKS-eFKCIl0jq2hpExOoGtiBFJU6kO2oGoO3ao_37bRfPBpHv7xUdp5Zi73mWAswbPaybBk/s1600-h/Pics+for+Blog+119.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFZiym3Bdp75WY7h2bdMH-ip4PAGpaodAt2JojGfgYG-xkcHx54937A464-47H54FoEMXyOKS-eFKCIl0jq2hpExOoGtiBFJU6kO2oGoO3ao_37bRfPBpHv7xUdp5Zi73mWAswbPaybBk/s320/Pics+for+Blog+119.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427733803419725602" border="0" /></a>I have had a head of cauliflower in my veggie crisper since Christmas, although I am pretty sure it would have been happy to stay in there a little longer, I needed the room so I created a yummy side dish. It was a big hit at the dinner table! Enjoy!<br /><br />1 head of cauliflower broken into pieces<br />1 cup of heavy cream<br />1 cup of milk (I used fat free milk)<br />1 log of goat cheese (break into hunks using a fork)<br />salt and pepper<br /><br />Preheat the oven to 350 and spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Place the cauliflower pieces, heavy cream, milk and goat cheese in a large bowl add the salt and pepper and mix. Place the cauliflower mixture into the baking dish and place in oven for 30-40 minutes, cauliflower should be fork tender and sauce should have thickened. Enjoy!Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266941137894186214noreply@blogger.com0