tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59426296883444985882024-03-05T22:15:44.432-08:00Sweet & SavoryI love to cook and I love to eat! And I also happen to be a vegetarian, so I am forced to be a little more creative and use bold and exciting flavors!Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-44332979818899925842012-02-13T14:32:00.001-08:002012-02-13T15:11:30.055-08:00My Favorite Chewy Caramel Popcorn<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5kKkW0RPHpIy7ecrekmk41oSQDJy-HfzjrVFEnW1GNqB0aZaPckpYXTlC-5gvYMswP6vyNH04C-CmZq66h0JZPFJYLW5OYekOlhZpmYnh9beXzH1dsKRMPHqsXGR8C4rpHYh2EyLnGM/s1600/IMAG0984.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5kKkW0RPHpIy7ecrekmk41oSQDJy-HfzjrVFEnW1GNqB0aZaPckpYXTlC-5gvYMswP6vyNH04C-CmZq66h0JZPFJYLW5OYekOlhZpmYnh9beXzH1dsKRMPHqsXGR8C4rpHYh2EyLnGM/s400/IMAG0984.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708753745144867746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Love Jade's face in this shot...yep the Caramel Corn is that yummy! Seriously, this might be one of my favorite treats of all time! This is my mom's delicious recipe and I just live for this stuff! It has the most amazing rich, caramel flavor, and the texture is perfection! It's soft and chewy and kind of amazing actually! I almost want to cry, it's so good!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8FaxdDW8OS3pU4Gayov9ozdoQ66w5d37RwXerYwW729XLLNMNZBM4HGnbWl_yu5TZpsxF3hTIA70rj8h4m6wIz9yaM6hr3tIjhnPWv7Ze6440vHSQF0nCY6dAx6RPsonY2Vf6i0kXEc/s1600/IMAG0983.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8FaxdDW8OS3pU4Gayov9ozdoQ66w5d37RwXerYwW729XLLNMNZBM4HGnbWl_yu5TZpsxF3hTIA70rj8h4m6wIz9yaM6hr3tIjhnPWv7Ze6440vHSQF0nCY6dAx6RPsonY2Vf6i0kXEc/s400/IMAG0983.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708753728629619090" /></a><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">2 large bowls popcorn, popped (Pop the popcorn first and put it in the bowls so that you can pour the caramel over as soon as it is done.)</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><b>For Caramel-</b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Boil to a soft ball stage:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 cup brown sugar</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 cup white sugar</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 cup Karo syrup</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 cup half & half</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 cup butter</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">*If using unsalted popcorn, put a pinch of salt into the caramel at the end.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Instructions: Put all the ingredients into a pot and boil over medium- high heat, stirring constantly. When it starts to bubble and thicken and turn a caramel color, just start testing it. To test caramel, drop a drop of caramel in ice water until it is at the soft ball stage. (Soft ball stage is when it is soft but has the texture you would want in the popcorn, soft and chewy, but not runny or grainy) Keep testing often because it goes from undone to done to overdone FAST! When caramel is ready pour immediately over popcorn. Enjoy!</span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9YE-Cqu7VPyfOGkHLH8PAph1e_eZVgLe1oRLa9ptbvQ6wxQh6SIHg4OyMC2rv66reu5ESHuiBZY7pyPpPIgPURkDXCnpML8LL0w5twjL6g7huIT9MMwnGHNaq4iPtZ8rmDA1hcol4VU/s1600/IMAG0994.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9YE-Cqu7VPyfOGkHLH8PAph1e_eZVgLe1oRLa9ptbvQ6wxQh6SIHg4OyMC2rv66reu5ESHuiBZY7pyPpPIgPURkDXCnpML8LL0w5twjL6g7huIT9MMwnGHNaq4iPtZ8rmDA1hcol4VU/s400/IMAG0994.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708753721110485106" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgTR-lJBAHM5Nq4pgmTDZm7_xiqkjV3HotI-38N2ut16iEVvuJht7t6Hc7t9oPudyv0Epc77hrUYHJVeXLJMKJ3qXqYmqpr9SecY0n35Y1YWlEupG3CJE1z8REbgAuGlB6BnhCLfnwik/s1600/IMAG0990.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwgTR-lJBAHM5Nq4pgmTDZm7_xiqkjV3HotI-38N2ut16iEVvuJht7t6Hc7t9oPudyv0Epc77hrUYHJVeXLJMKJ3qXqYmqpr9SecY0n35Y1YWlEupG3CJE1z8REbgAuGlB6BnhCLfnwik/s400/IMAG0990.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708753719279429602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jade is just lovingly gazing at the popcorn!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-u-XRBfHjdmQj_NyuAbXedRSzhvgucIX2DTbYfjDg55Lg6_LLDaO_BQH2z5-NDVNhoVJlNgo0AuGV4tSS1x31F8BDreTwrjC90K36qOQJSB7x6ioltsMeQBdEJNGWZW-eSVif1nWVIk/s1600/IMAG0981.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-u-XRBfHjdmQj_NyuAbXedRSzhvgucIX2DTbYfjDg55Lg6_LLDaO_BQH2z5-NDVNhoVJlNgo0AuGV4tSS1x31F8BDreTwrjC90K36qOQJSB7x6ioltsMeQBdEJNGWZW-eSVif1nWVIk/s400/IMAG0981.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708753713094691874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Love my silly Micah!</div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-90644378995656095782012-02-05T17:31:00.000-08:002015-06-03T11:51:50.235-07:00Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Charred Tomato Sauce<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ttcRxp6uNIxdVYsf_W7xYELZF-bozeXwU-scqLF9pyJcBASV8VL5j1dHidkaQqwBweHUE9UW2S_oonHbZnIGZrxeWp1uc1bLdFI-8Drft9z6YYI6j4CkOk3Y96njpMy9lg136BvvaB0/s1600/P1020114.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705841213065010770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ttcRxp6uNIxdVYsf_W7xYELZF-bozeXwU-scqLF9pyJcBASV8VL5j1dHidkaQqwBweHUE9UW2S_oonHbZnIGZrxeWp1uc1bLdFI-8Drft9z6YYI6j4CkOk3Y96njpMy9lg136BvvaB0/s400/P1020114.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 337px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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This is a recipe that I have been wanting to post for a while because it is BY FAR the best mexican dish I have EVER made! It is beyond delicious and of course my mom is the one who introduced it to me. My mom found it on cdkitchen.com but she added a few things and we changed it to make it vegetarian, so instead of steak, we stuff them with black beans and rice. These are a lot work, but totally worth it! The whole combination is amazing but the charred tomato sauce is INSANE! </div>
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~12 piquillo peppers from a can or jar (I can only find them on Amazon.com) (this recipe is only 12 peppers so definitely double the recipe because they are just so good, you will want leftovers!)</div>
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Charred Tomato sauce</div>
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2 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed</div>
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3 cloves garlic</div>
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1 medium onion, thickly sliced</div>
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1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and thickly sliced</div>
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2 large tomatoes</div>
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2 cups water, can add more if necessary when you blend it</div>
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)</div>
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2 cans Black Beans</div>
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2 tablespoons olive oil and more if needed</div>
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1 medium onion, chopped</div>
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3 cloves minced garlic</div>
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3/4 cup diced peeled tomato</div>
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1 teaspoon dried oregano</div>
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1 teaspoon cumin</div>
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1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt</div>
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1 teaspoon black pepper</div>
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1 lime</div>
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½ cup Machengo cheese or cheddar cheese (or a little of both)</div>
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Stuffing: Cilantro Rice</div>
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3 cups of Rice</div>
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4 cups of water</div>
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4 tsp vegetable boullion</div>
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1 Tbsp butter</div>
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1/2 chopped onion</div>
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4 tsp minced garlic</div>
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½ bunch cilantro, chopped</div>
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Saute onion and garlic with butter until onion is soft. Add rice and water and all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes.</div>
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Remove piquillo peppers from can or jar. Drain in colander and pat dry. Set aside covered in refrigerator.</div>
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For the tomato sauce: Toast the dried chiles in a hot dry skillet over medium-low heat. Press with a spatula. Do not toast more than 1-2 minutes. You want the chiles to soften a little and give off a whiff of chile fragrance but not darken. Set aside. Use the same skillet to toast the garlic, onion and jalapeno until caramelized and blackened on edges. Char the tomatoes over a gas flame using a long fork or under the broiler. They should be completely blackened. Cut the tomatoes in half. In a saucepan, place the guajillo chiles, blackened tomatoes, garlic, blackened onion and jalapeno. Add water, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool the sauce, then pour into a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper as needed. Set the sauce aside while you prepare the stuffing.</div>
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For the stuffing: Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. Add onions and saute until they are really caramelized. Add garlic and lower heat a little. Add the tomato, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper and the black beans. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Chill the stuffing for at least 30 minutes so it will be easier to work with. (OR if you want to cut out a step, you can totally just used black beans without doctoring them up- because the sauce is so amazing, just drizzle extra of that over everything!)</div>
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To assemble: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. The piquillo peppers tear easily, so handle them carefully. Hold in the crook of your hand between your thumb and forefinger, like an ice cream cone. I like to use my fingers, of other hand, to carefully place the black beans and rice into the pepper. Use about a rounded tablespoon per pepper. Lay pepper down on flat plate and press a little. As you fill the peppers, lay side by side. When ready to serve, spread a half cup of the charred sauce in a heatproof dish and lay the filled peppers on top. Grate some Machengo Cheese over the top of the peppers. Place in oven for 8-10 minutes just to heat the peppers. Return the rest of the charred tomato sauce to a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Spread a few tablespoons sauce on each plate and top with stuffed piquillos. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro and the sour cream lime sauce.</div>
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Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-35593617718732278962011-11-23T10:28:00.001-08:002011-11-24T09:55:42.956-08:00Thanksgiving: Ciabatta Stuffing with Artichoke Hearts & Chestnuts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfBxLzh4TeBTi8TJuHanLLdFaB9L1w6b5OfDVCbFvy_jUYK5l00lHFS20d6GHZwMDYXdwKJ66MF29WqQtEa5QSIPIYNY7fT-sZPhZ9IiZ_3CkLyriOUUC3kAb8nsRqGRsMyat8GZZhlg/s1600/DownloadedFile.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfBxLzh4TeBTi8TJuHanLLdFaB9L1w6b5OfDVCbFvy_jUYK5l00lHFS20d6GHZwMDYXdwKJ66MF29WqQtEa5QSIPIYNY7fT-sZPhZ9IiZ_3CkLyriOUUC3kAb8nsRqGRsMyat8GZZhlg/s400/DownloadedFile.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678259994586459954" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(Photo via Food network, I will add my own after the Holidays)</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">This is a recipe that we got from Giada, we just altered it to make it vegetarian by adding vegetable broth and substituting artichoke hearts for the pancetta. If you want to watch Giada make it, <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/ciabatta-stuffing-with-chestnuts-and-pancetta-recipe/index.html"><b>here</b></a> is the link.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">This is what I look forward to every Thanksgiving! It is by far the best stuffing I have ever had and I am convinced that it is the best I will ever have! Trust me! The artichokes and ciabatta make it unbelievably savory and delicious! I am "Thankful" for it!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:";"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ingredients:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 large onions, finely chopped</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3 celery stalks, finely chopped</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3 garlic cloves, chopped</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 (7.4-ounce) jars roasted peeled whole chestnuts, coarsely broken</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 pound day-old Ciabatta bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 cup (or more) canned vegetable broth</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 large eggs, beaten to blend</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">14 oz. Jar Artichoke hearts</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Instructions:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Butter a 15 by 10 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, artichoke hearts, rosemary, and garlic. Sauté until the onions are very tender, about 12 minutes. Gently stir in the chestnuts and parsley. Transfer the onion mixture to the large bowl. Add the bread and Parmesan and toss to coat. Add enough broth to the stuffing mixture to moisten. Season the stuffing, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mix in the eggs.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:";"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Transfer the stuffing to the prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down, and bake until the stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the top is crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.</span></span></p></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-83332821346050141252011-11-23T10:24:00.001-08:002011-11-23T10:25:27.386-08:00Thanksgiving: Roasted Vegetables<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZNl9tL_0N4U7L6peg_sRZGigfkUVqbeu81cE6BjHo3j1z3MLkoPPTrp-lEtiEn0ojiy97FBrgNP_7MPnxXUOOKMR-uuaEcSODT7WTAIlP9Nze8fHK4ym3qVIWWvbwgS5wQ_eN-7Ajx8/s1600/Roasted_vegetables_with_pecan_gremolata_v.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZNl9tL_0N4U7L6peg_sRZGigfkUVqbeu81cE6BjHo3j1z3MLkoPPTrp-lEtiEn0ojiy97FBrgNP_7MPnxXUOOKMR-uuaEcSODT7WTAIlP9Nze8fHK4ym3qVIWWvbwgS5wQ_eN-7Ajx8/s400/Roasted_vegetables_with_pecan_gremolata_v.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678258944582152290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(Photo via Google, I will add my own photo after the Holidays)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 39, 21); line-height: 20px; "><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">INGREDIENTS:</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Brussels Sprouts, cut in half</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Sweet potatoes, cut in chunks</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Fennel, sliced</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Onions, sliced</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~small colorful Carrots, whole</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Olive Oil to drizzle</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Salt and Pepper to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Herbs de Provence</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">~Balsamic Vinegar to <b>lightly</b> drizzle</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 39, 21); line-height: 20px; font-size:100%;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Lay all the vegetables on a cookie sheet. Then I drizzle olive oil all over them and add salt and pepper and sprinkle on the Herbs de Provence. (My favorite dried herb mixture!)</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Then roast them in the oven at 400 degrees for around 30-45 minutes. Just check them by poking them with a fork to see if the middle is soft.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Finally, when you take them out and lightly drizzle them with Balsamic Vinegar...Heaven!!!</div></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-22581418961794661792011-11-23T10:06:00.000-08:002011-11-23T10:33:07.663-08:00Thanksgiving: Pomegranate &Persimmon Salad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cOcegvLsKUqNTO2FwlTPodqD474FlI4nz8mPs6JfdEmks-InRfA4MQzkkX8kXqHs7tvqP8J1RuzVXOaCfdckeOsh2J84bmqmlO0kk0b7MZ8uO8EKJK2sLe2AmuO7xFoL-sYZxuxQBbc/s1600/2326.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cOcegvLsKUqNTO2FwlTPodqD474FlI4nz8mPs6JfdEmks-InRfA4MQzkkX8kXqHs7tvqP8J1RuzVXOaCfdckeOsh2J84bmqmlO0kk0b7MZ8uO8EKJK2sLe2AmuO7xFoL-sYZxuxQBbc/s400/2326.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678260805811321810" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(Photo via Food network, I will add my own after the Holidays)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a salad that my mom made up it is the perfect, fresh fall salad that everyone needs to have on Thanksgiving! What is more fall than pomegranates, persimmons and pears? It is so delicious!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">1/2 cup cranberry juice </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">1 Tablespoon Sherry vinegar </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">3 Tablespoons canola oil </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">2 large bunches Mache </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">1 small head radicchio, torn into 2-inch pieces </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">1 Fuyu persimmon, cut into thin slices </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">1 Red Bartlett pear, halved, cored, and cut into thin slices </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">6 fresh figs, halved </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">1 small pomegranate, peeled, seeds removed and separated </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">1/2 cup walnut halves, candied in 2 Tbsp sugar</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">In a small saucepan over high heat, reduce the cranberry juice until 1 to 2 tablespoons remain. Let cool. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, reduced juice, and oil and season, with salt and pepper. Place the Mache, radicchio, persimmon slices, pear slices, and figs in a bowl.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Add the vinaigrette and gently toss together. Place on individual salad plates. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and walnut halves and serve immediately.</span></p></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-47752595466303487482011-11-23T09:51:00.000-08:002011-11-23T10:42:22.143-08:00Thankgiving: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVyCEI2bd0XC3sLzNU65lIqmWcjRQ7C7Z9t_gufUgHfBylpiNXHGkDjFL1hlYqjUUsrBiSFXP4nTOf739mXEfs_h0wAh_RbAR_Xro2cB5EqGzCrsATZO_NLZiVxec7Gc0M-QRXzk80EY/s1600/mashed-potatoes-and-gravy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVyCEI2bd0XC3sLzNU65lIqmWcjRQ7C7Z9t_gufUgHfBylpiNXHGkDjFL1hlYqjUUsrBiSFXP4nTOf739mXEfs_h0wAh_RbAR_Xro2cB5EqGzCrsATZO_NLZiVxec7Gc0M-QRXzk80EY/s400/mashed-potatoes-and-gravy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678261812591572258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(Photo via Google, I will add my own after the Holidays)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love Ina Garten's Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe! Yum, this is getting me so hungry! Why are they so good? I just love them! I usually skip the gravy but this year I am going to try to make a vegetarian one so I will post it if it turns out to be yummy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; "><h2 class="kv-ingred" style="text-align: left; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; ">Ingredients</h2><ul class="kv-ingred-list1" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; ">Kosher salt</li><li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; ">1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes</li><li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; ">1/4 cup milk</li><li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; ">4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/butter/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="93 107" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; ">unsalted butter</a></li><li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; ">1/2 cup buttermilk</li><li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; ">1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; ">Directions</h2><div class="instructions" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 23px; ">In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/peel/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="87 90" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; ">peel</a> the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/simmer/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="226 231" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; ">simmer</a> uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.</p><p style="text-align: left; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 23px; ">Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/saucepan/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="379 386" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; ">saucepan</a>, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.</p><p style="text-align: left; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 23px; ">As soon as the potatoes are tender, <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/drain/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="497 501" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; ">drain</a> them. Mash them with a masher and then a hand mixer, but not too much, I still like them kind of chunky. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture. Add enough <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/buttermilk/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="779 788" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; ">buttermilk</a> to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot.</p></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-65126959461551039732011-11-23T08:24:00.001-08:002011-11-24T22:44:36.011-08:00Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Cheesecake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1W3pVM2bn-MHosLksBo8wkA1_5IQbitWgUksW9XW8xWnYreW9HhrglUFscXOJbkR71Nx8TSLPuGWPYZ_i2u6MahvU1XSOAHB_-j1RxCRPy0R8J3q6Ev6OygAfS1Kdt61_ox0u_5crxA/s1600/cookworks_wk1B03_cheesecake_lead.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1W3pVM2bn-MHosLksBo8wkA1_5IQbitWgUksW9XW8xWnYreW9HhrglUFscXOJbkR71Nx8TSLPuGWPYZ_i2u6MahvU1XSOAHB_-j1RxCRPy0R8J3q6Ev6OygAfS1Kdt61_ox0u_5crxA/s400/cookworks_wk1B03_cheesecake_lead.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678248785328188658" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">(Photo via Google- I will add mine after the Holidays)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 39, 21); line-height: 20px; font-family:'Monotype Corsiva', serif;font-size:large;">What I look forward to every Thanksgiving? This Pumpkin Cheesecake is easily the biggest hit of Thanksgiving in our home! It is so rich and creamy and the flavor is unbelievable! I LOVE it so! </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 39, 21); "><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-875469029917169936" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">Crust:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1 cup graham cracker crumbs</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1/4 cup melted butter</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">2 Tbsp sugar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">Filling:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">12 oz cream cheese</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">3/4 cup sugar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1 1/2 Tbsp flour</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1 tsp vanilla</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1 cup pumpkin</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">2 eggs + 2 egg yolks</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">Topping:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1 1/2 cups sour cream</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">2 Tbsp sugar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">1/2 tsp vanilla</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">Instructions: Make crust and place in pie tin. Beat filling together and pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread topping on and bake for 10 more minutes. Chill.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span style=" ;font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"></span></o:p></span></p><div style="font-size: 13px; clear: both; "></div></div><div class="post-footer" style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0.75em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(106, 53, 100); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font: normal normal normal 78%/normal 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; "></div></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-69015681100810037902011-11-23T08:22:00.000-08:002011-11-23T09:49:45.022-08:00Thanksgiving: French Silk Pie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv84vDLOP7aF9uhPgosS6lJKkiY8bdCNtn2FOkLd4Zxygev55Z03p1iQWewkA1CxVvdkbUfma3gWHFhnnH2IirSu89cNKuSXSPylJ0lFUh3GiSmSL8iUCchAAuNQwPxmWW_1Zcb0sJzG8/s1600/french-silk-pie.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv84vDLOP7aF9uhPgosS6lJKkiY8bdCNtn2FOkLd4Zxygev55Z03p1iQWewkA1CxVvdkbUfma3gWHFhnnH2IirSu89cNKuSXSPylJ0lFUh3GiSmSL8iUCchAAuNQwPxmWW_1Zcb0sJzG8/s400/french-silk-pie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678245384103936946" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(Photo via Google, I will add my own after the Holidays)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(43, 39, 21); line-height: 20px; "><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; "></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">This is such a crowd pleaser, it gives you that chocolate fix but it is in the form of a pie that feels more festive! You can't leave without having a slice of this yummy pie!</span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Ingredients: </span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 cooled pie crust<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">3 oz melted unsweetened chocolate<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 cup sugar<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">3/4 cup butter</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">1 1/2 tsp vanilla</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">3 eggs</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Fresh Whipped cream</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Chocolate curls (made with a Hershey bar and a potato peeler)</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Instructions: Beat sugar and butter for 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed for 2 minutes between each addition, scraping sides of the bowl constantly. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Turn into shell. Chill several hours. Garnish with cream and chocolate curls. </span></p><p style="font-size: large; "></p></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-28842342831700104852011-11-08T14:56:00.000-08:002011-11-08T16:58:47.106-08:00Eggplant Parmesan: My Current Obsession!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizE6VSP6izjVgvUUQRct5HG-_xfronCUPWiZQABAanFKbSZ029AbmO4EqdQZ0O1RRwfy2GlZ7rgKaGGilXJyThGHcSHNdWctWt8BGrvWmG0hYZG3ouyET2TDAScOOaxjVUDd7OGOTZrdo/s1600/DSC_2546.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizE6VSP6izjVgvUUQRct5HG-_xfronCUPWiZQABAanFKbSZ029AbmO4EqdQZ0O1RRwfy2GlZ7rgKaGGilXJyThGHcSHNdWctWt8BGrvWmG0hYZG3ouyET2TDAScOOaxjVUDd7OGOTZrdo/s400/DSC_2546.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672769153367392130" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIpsOh8xbuUHIegN6dGEyE0LWHKALGb5dbN2pFXSZN66Sf2CofqKKMFwjtQGj0jLl7LgZTe0PtLYEOhiQfTsoNd37u463CiaDTntJ8SQoPRXLPdy9Yn5PtqTbLTSEz5WR9dlPq8avsnY/s1600/DSC_2533.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIpsOh8xbuUHIegN6dGEyE0LWHKALGb5dbN2pFXSZN66Sf2CofqKKMFwjtQGj0jLl7LgZTe0PtLYEOhiQfTsoNd37u463CiaDTntJ8SQoPRXLPdy9Yn5PtqTbLTSEz5WR9dlPq8avsnY/s400/DSC_2533.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672769134210594674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">When I say obsession, I am not using that word lightly!!! I think about this eggplant parmesan basically everyday, and when I make it, that is all I want to eat...I could pretty much eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I just love it so much and it is so satisfying and delicious! And it almost tastes better to me the next day after it settles together. So, this is a must try! Even if you or your family "thinks" you don't like eggplant...you will love this. I slice the eggplant so thin and that gives it great texture. Trust me...it is perfection!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnxYL65VGcsbCkjNIcMjwDOwk82REYLGJaw4xDuKfx2le6raqouCgd_AOQ_LSLVsOhuqhBrgHoQnacf0VvlXFp7udDFxgVh-aVXhIb_v13VTMkKoTq04_UgQHYgo07o3qSlRQsvw1sxg/s1600/DSC_2112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnxYL65VGcsbCkjNIcMjwDOwk82REYLGJaw4xDuKfx2le6raqouCgd_AOQ_LSLVsOhuqhBrgHoQnacf0VvlXFp7udDFxgVh-aVXhIb_v13VTMkKoTq04_UgQHYgo07o3qSlRQsvw1sxg/s400/DSC_2112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672769128686269186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">So, there are a few ways to do this. If you are including roasted vegetables, then it is great to use a pan and just start layering (I often use leftover roasted vegetables from the night before so I don't even have to do that step, which is nice!) But if you are doing just eggplant, it is kind of fun and fancy to do it like a little Eggplant Napolean, pictured below. Just cook in a dish and layer the circular breaded eggplant with the sauce and cheese and then bake in the oven and each person is served there own Napolean. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If I am doing just Eggplant Napoleans, I like to <b>lightly</b> drizzle the breaded eggplant with balsamic vinegar and then layer and cook. It just adds an extra depth of flavor.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmbvjiPP45skgnbEOj4xI3f-VBOkpik6z56m_aW4fCor7qtxPi4EgLv3GDQb6l9Wsjm_07L-NAcaKzis6I5InTahPBFxzOOwqf7J08oUT_uIai629GuspgeZyV9OiMJnHjXeQrBAx3sg/s1600/DSC_2526.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmbvjiPP45skgnbEOj4xI3f-VBOkpik6z56m_aW4fCor7qtxPi4EgLv3GDQb6l9Wsjm_07L-NAcaKzis6I5InTahPBFxzOOwqf7J08oUT_uIai629GuspgeZyV9OiMJnHjXeQrBAx3sg/s400/DSC_2526.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672769125336238834" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv8nqfv2tq0Ew4MtOqJ6OCDYdlVrvUy-_kBEVkHzaQrn9oVMkr39Kg0W7l0R_BJEguOMeALfBIcb71M7fP6unT9TkHhh2L8yg7pZWqm5xUeJJZ62xhpYf_LyJEw5ibjWRyD1s6IOiQqo/s1600/DSC_2536.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv8nqfv2tq0Ew4MtOqJ6OCDYdlVrvUy-_kBEVkHzaQrn9oVMkr39Kg0W7l0R_BJEguOMeALfBIcb71M7fP6unT9TkHhh2L8yg7pZWqm5xUeJJZ62xhpYf_LyJEw5ibjWRyD1s6IOiQqo/s400/DSC_2536.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672766939502988450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpOnepDs-KrgVLAGFos-5hDiwdqynw9N73LJ8CChszDaGcVuX3om3v33Bbk_9Oxn8uqqeY0h2aAMToyfiBXo-dIJbTn2eOXEB-gTiDuUyrTKNuSEgWjxmHq5wnKMrFGLO4WoV2S3t9D8/s1600/DSC_2540.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpOnepDs-KrgVLAGFos-5hDiwdqynw9N73LJ8CChszDaGcVuX3om3v33Bbk_9Oxn8uqqeY0h2aAMToyfiBXo-dIJbTn2eOXEB-gTiDuUyrTKNuSEgWjxmHq5wnKMrFGLO4WoV2S3t9D8/s400/DSC_2540.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672766930775230210" /></a><i>*I usually just throw it together so these are approximate measurements.</i><br /><div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">INGREDIENTS:</div><div style="text-align: left; ">~1 large eggplant, sliced very thin </div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~For Breading Eggplant: One plate of parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and fresh basil to dip eggplant in, one plate of flour to dip eggplant, one bowl of a couple eggs, beaten to dip eggplant in.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~Olive oil, for frying the eggplant</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~A variety of vegetables, (roasted in the oven in <i>olive oil</i>, <i>herbs de provence, salt</i> and <i>pepper</i>, and drizzled with <i>balsamic vinegar</i> after they are done. Love it with fennel, squash, zucchini, onions, cauliflower, whatever you have) *optional</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~About 3.5 or 4 cups or more of Your favorite marinara sauce recipe or just some from the store is fine, my favorite is the <i>Trader Joe's Tuscano Marinara </i>in the can.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~About 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella, or less if you want</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~A little Smoked mozzarella, *optional (This adds an extra unique and yummy, smokey flavor)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~Parmesan Cheese</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">~Salt & Pepper to taste</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gScUyeVWR30wd-fAfLPU6WQOROwa58aiETye3OL-DibfDXWGQupnGWFM6JzufMtTcBviCdGVo0oB2EgLbTrKnldjhkMgQ_AVwqdNU54RZ9XeGiHMRjBwu0X4kxe2bjREFRtmTqv34Q8/s1600/DSC_0811.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gScUyeVWR30wd-fAfLPU6WQOROwa58aiETye3OL-DibfDXWGQupnGWFM6JzufMtTcBviCdGVo0oB2EgLbTrKnldjhkMgQ_AVwqdNU54RZ9XeGiHMRjBwu0X4kxe2bjREFRtmTqv34Q8/s400/DSC_0811.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672766921065180562" /></a>DIRECTIONS:</div><div>Slice eggplant very thin, in circles or half circles. Place three plates or shallow bowls on the counter. <b>One</b> with a mound of flour. <b>Two</b> with a couple eggs, beaten. <b>Three</b> with a mound of parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and fresh herbs, like basil. </div><div>Dip the eggplant in the flour, then the eggs, then the parmesan mixture. Then fry until golden brown in a pan with hot olive oil. Remove and place of paper towel to drain.</div><div><br /></div><div>**Often times I don't have bread crumbs, so I just use flour and parmesan cheese. Also, I have done it for my sister-in-law who can't eat gluten, with just eggs and parmesan cheese! It all pretty much tastes the same! So this is a great *GLUTEN-FREE option!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHTWMo0LLCqHOH39iSiUz0i54QsMbr4v0uOSydavg4NX9QA-feFn8mLKmNRh7Uk2KBBUeWRBBfdHljh17ycf1SwOXFJPS9Fei6IifuMxxjeQ8Xhr2Y07JmArFN3PSrA_qFCau5dnLEvs/s1600/DSC_0815.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHTWMo0LLCqHOH39iSiUz0i54QsMbr4v0uOSydavg4NX9QA-feFn8mLKmNRh7Uk2KBBUeWRBBfdHljh17ycf1SwOXFJPS9Fei6IifuMxxjeQ8Xhr2Y07JmArFN3PSrA_qFCau5dnLEvs/s400/DSC_0815.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672766913995512418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">These bits of eggplant are so yummy just like this! So make extra to snack on! My other sister-in-law just made these, brought them to a party and served them with marinara dip and ranch (kind of like mozzarella sticks). They were a hit!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzY3HtRfPVByox1CSBdvCRB2ox7KwmbKpWKwNKaW_sddLzb3k-1TvKY88OG-cr4hzKs0OyPxIV-uZGAGYwahnicpMz5MYwEgF8OBYGrZs_G_6lgirX7ChSsqWUp1nL7zmifCuOsN3Q5I/s1600/DSC_0818.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzY3HtRfPVByox1CSBdvCRB2ox7KwmbKpWKwNKaW_sddLzb3k-1TvKY88OG-cr4hzKs0OyPxIV-uZGAGYwahnicpMz5MYwEgF8OBYGrZs_G_6lgirX7ChSsqWUp1nL7zmifCuOsN3Q5I/s400/DSC_0818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672765038429989922" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Layer sauce, roasted vegetables, cheese, eggplant, sauce, cheese, etc. Then Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Let it sit for 10 minutes before you cut and serve.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5860NPEfANhzXorJaP1eUfdLZRGSC4YA3OJzs9ZRYcLO349RdN2U35TKAbjyeE67_5cL1ZLMCXDVH7-Zj0A3qwhI7qx5wkiibzmres1omMcxmSW2SxxiIlefh9efwjROwdA4YDV5fCA/s1600/DSC_2550.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5860NPEfANhzXorJaP1eUfdLZRGSC4YA3OJzs9ZRYcLO349RdN2U35TKAbjyeE67_5cL1ZLMCXDVH7-Zj0A3qwhI7qx5wkiibzmres1omMcxmSW2SxxiIlefh9efwjROwdA4YDV5fCA/s400/DSC_2550.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672765023440663650" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And ENJOY!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Micah was begging me for days to make Eggplant "K"armesan! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I finally did and he was loving it!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GJ_V5tnRMta_q_Yx_-l5lzVURpEe_ReBEr8zMWEBmHnpL3EJtfkytSH2S2ktK5MLV0B8HdrOEgYYU7b1D2ITtY2oLGarkkAG-ol7Oyqbm0WcOcPV2W21sSPowiCrGPa8p4CtaIi1_Zk/s1600/DSC_2551.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GJ_V5tnRMta_q_Yx_-l5lzVURpEe_ReBEr8zMWEBmHnpL3EJtfkytSH2S2ktK5MLV0B8HdrOEgYYU7b1D2ITtY2oLGarkkAG-ol7Oyqbm0WcOcPV2W21sSPowiCrGPa8p4CtaIi1_Zk/s400/DSC_2551.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672765017173555330" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtTNdy7YcvZopl__6uwrZ-Fwwy2WSn7k-Y1nAHTZv4fTZ1aWew6oHNcIiiJwnvdaTN8xEFxzMbx4MTDMm1jptwMN3ca5TR5gpbhasBnyh2gNthpHQ-M_oE1GsTI-PSAxvVYX-wX-jFjw/s1600/DSC_2552.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtTNdy7YcvZopl__6uwrZ-Fwwy2WSn7k-Y1nAHTZv4fTZ1aWew6oHNcIiiJwnvdaTN8xEFxzMbx4MTDMm1jptwMN3ca5TR5gpbhasBnyh2gNthpHQ-M_oE1GsTI-PSAxvVYX-wX-jFjw/s400/DSC_2552.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672765005307492210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhop-1Hz3otz9hj0QeJ4VgPVIoF7V-vbn8dd83cAHQS8OPsIeW-JmaOCarLFGIqcP8xv70Tf1pZsbTCpJuuCNLXcgiSaIg9F2BiPavM6IwIyuld2RVMPPpnUhLihVReDaZkucnX7W6f0Lk/s1600/DSC_2120.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhop-1Hz3otz9hj0QeJ4VgPVIoF7V-vbn8dd83cAHQS8OPsIeW-JmaOCarLFGIqcP8xv70Tf1pZsbTCpJuuCNLXcgiSaIg9F2BiPavM6IwIyuld2RVMPPpnUhLihVReDaZkucnX7W6f0Lk/s400/DSC_2120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672764999679318082" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-48315208502320361282011-10-07T08:43:00.000-07:002011-10-07T09:02:39.522-07:00Chewy Soft Pretzels<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqgdUYWiAbzehn0Sf8Jwaes3FZE4zd4YBrhhX_-Ax_fXkYcHnHqQdys90z_zSwNNsNxCSas3lk_4RUjbISlg4_J-LEijM79OiZL38jewkOH68kMCDiOWVIsmpmv8Kc0xlc1UZEI55wdo/s1600/P1030137.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqgdUYWiAbzehn0Sf8Jwaes3FZE4zd4YBrhhX_-Ax_fXkYcHnHqQdys90z_zSwNNsNxCSas3lk_4RUjbISlg4_J-LEijM79OiZL38jewkOH68kMCDiOWVIsmpmv8Kc0xlc1UZEI55wdo/s400/P1030137.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660777523473646178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I got this recipe from my mom. Every time we have made these pretzels, they have turned out impeccably! They are even better than those yummy pretzels at the mall! And we are big fans of hot pretzels in this house, so that is saying a lot! They are hot and chewy and they have that really great pretzel flavor! Plus they are so fun to make with the kids! They LOVE it! (See picture below...so excited!) Such a fun activity for them! It seems a little complicated but as soon as you make them once you will see how easy it is! And think, why haven't I been making these for years?</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RTixswen5-OO-q5FvRfBJ00KsBtJpJ14PAKassuUojcuXJtn863B0mYhqJR3FcVsK875bPI7Itk4YT7e70380pgN_847lrTq7jrBzZ5Rhu43pMWJ68BvwbeYnf194prFfEze6kaRDEI/s1600/P1030112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RTixswen5-OO-q5FvRfBJ00KsBtJpJ14PAKassuUojcuXJtn863B0mYhqJR3FcVsK875bPI7Itk4YT7e70380pgN_847lrTq7jrBzZ5Rhu43pMWJ68BvwbeYnf194prFfEze6kaRDEI/s400/P1030112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660777320872440818" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; "><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Makes 8 pretzels<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Dough:<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1/2 teaspoon salt<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1 teaspoon sugar<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">7/8 to 1 cup warm water*</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; font-size: medium; ">3 tablespoons butter, melted</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; "><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; font-size: medium; ">Topping:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1/2 cup warm water<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">2 tablespoons baking soda<u></u><u></u></span></span></div></span>3 Tablespoons melted butter</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Coarse salt or Cinnamon & Sugar</span></span></div></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoN3EUOTmMkUieZeOjHrscSsyvntTj8r3uhKbG5yp_uW-Wc0t7n7umjHp6_IeaW2xHvZt1hJGsu8_lTfzMGpuCnsop6_6rlogTTMRdZSJgS1p5W7gBceNCbN2EF71cXmv2ncv3cgshgI/s1600/P1030115.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoN3EUOTmMkUieZeOjHrscSsyvntTj8r3uhKbG5yp_uW-Wc0t7n7umjHp6_IeaW2xHvZt1hJGsu8_lTfzMGpuCnsop6_6rlogTTMRdZSJgS1p5W7gBceNCbN2EF71cXmv2ncv3cgshgI/s400/P1030115.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660777318494915266" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; "><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Place all of the dough ingredients into a bowl and beat until well combined. Knead the dough, by hand or machine, for about 5 minutes, until it is soft, smooth, and quite slack. Lightly flour the dough and place it in a plastic bag; close the bag, leaving room for the dough to expand, and let it rest for 30 minutes. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; font-size: medium; ">Preheat your oven to 500°F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface, and divide it into eight equal pieces. Allow the pieces to rest, uncovered, for 5 minutes. While the dough is resting, combine the 1/2 cup warm water and the baking soda, and place it in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Make sure the baking soda is thoroughly dissolved; if it isn't, it will make your pretzels splotchy.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Roll each piece of dough into a long, thin rope (about 28 to 30 inches long), and twist each rope into a pretzel. Dip each pretzel in the baking soda wash (this will give the pretzels a nice, golden-brown color), and place them on the baking sheets. Allow them to rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Bake the pretzels for 8 to 9 minutes, or until they're golden brown. I only bake one baking sheet at a time and let the other rest while the first is in the oven.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Remove the pretzels from the oven, and brush them thoroughly with the melted butter. Then sprinkle on the kosher salt or cinnamon & sugar! And Enjoy!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Monotype Corsiva'; font-size: medium; ">*Use the greater amount in the winter, the lesser amount in the summer, and somewhere in between in the spring and fall. Your goal is a soft dough.</span></div></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FG1mgfexQVJFui22Xq0X-2KwMVJRaLe-JrIyT_gObmPAouag33aE8_2q_mfsAakS3-SCEYO3E0dnix3Lg41rXo4TDUmLmQTOaZHSoxHnEc_d20W9CemED9vpzdYwsXUWlCQbAd54cQU/s1600/P1030125.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FG1mgfexQVJFui22Xq0X-2KwMVJRaLe-JrIyT_gObmPAouag33aE8_2q_mfsAakS3-SCEYO3E0dnix3Lg41rXo4TDUmLmQTOaZHSoxHnEc_d20W9CemED9vpzdYwsXUWlCQbAd54cQU/s400/P1030125.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660777317454331330" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7dNKa3MuZ36ijXJ8esSsQ82rB1VXlHfN13iCnLLUYHw0Y8_U7etoF6ny2dJ5KXZJulBf-ACAS-w4CnrX2j3cBma-PRc1UhDJu2ipI36Vz3UvLB55rKoVsxJ6XoF3sjHj8h47gq9NKaQM/s1600/P1030119.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7dNKa3MuZ36ijXJ8esSsQ82rB1VXlHfN13iCnLLUYHw0Y8_U7etoF6ny2dJ5KXZJulBf-ACAS-w4CnrX2j3cBma-PRc1UhDJu2ipI36Vz3UvLB55rKoVsxJ6XoF3sjHj8h47gq9NKaQM/s400/P1030119.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660777315073631378" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FdrJzdXQpWHsns3dSLZ6b7jRq9PFvN84_Jm9b9M5KqQAEGYLzUbqgFguJrt2MhOjzJkA6-ELtjeNhMbP3ZwQnrVBO-Ef3DQscJTw4ZsOp8zSGR7MAIiZ1zmTODaunEBe1LL3nEvl5Ak/s1600/P1030121.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FdrJzdXQpWHsns3dSLZ6b7jRq9PFvN84_Jm9b9M5KqQAEGYLzUbqgFguJrt2MhOjzJkA6-ELtjeNhMbP3ZwQnrVBO-Ef3DQscJTw4ZsOp8zSGR7MAIiZ1zmTODaunEBe1LL3nEvl5Ak/s400/P1030121.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660777310133040930" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:24px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jade's Heart Pretzel</b></span></span></div></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-11832253706522029952011-10-07T08:20:00.000-07:002011-10-07T08:42:53.962-07:00Lemon-Artichoke Orzotto<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YBHtOV1UHb6rlju-bs6By854Ljkoq5gNJKHzgalWilb9fM_stFpgsteEqhI4T8E_ER_sjeym3I2jCkE9VkOjzVGgZL18UVnkULTlSE5V1tZQ9rLDKkT5DXiAr3biALEJavL4qdGWU3Q/s1600/P1020699.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YBHtOV1UHb6rlju-bs6By854Ljkoq5gNJKHzgalWilb9fM_stFpgsteEqhI4T8E_ER_sjeym3I2jCkE9VkOjzVGgZL18UVnkULTlSE5V1tZQ9rLDKkT5DXiAr3biALEJavL4qdGWU3Q/s400/P1020699.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660771117111943010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is one of my favorite "go to" recipes. It's easy, fast and really delicious! And it is one of Mitch's favorites, he loves the texture of orzo! It is one of those recipes that you can pretty much substitute whatever you have in your kitchen and it will still turn out beautifully! I love it with mushrooms, roasted fennel, squash, pretty much anything! The way you cook it is risotto style, but orzo isn't as temperamental, and I actually prefer the mild pasta flavor as opposed to the rice. So, you get the same depth of flavor cooked into the pasta, but in a much easier, fail-proof way! This recipe is adapted from a Kelsey Nixon recipe and I just love it!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:24px;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"></span></span></b><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup diced onion<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 or 2 cloves of garlic<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 1/2 cups orzo<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 cups vegetable broth (made from knorr vegetable bullion)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 can artichoke hearts, chopped<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">a handful of chopped sundried tomatoes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 teaspoon lemon zest<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Tbsp butter<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Juice of 1 lemon<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A couple Tablespoons of Heavy Cream</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper<u></u><u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';color:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Directions<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7pt; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, add garlic. Add the orzo and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Gradually add the vegetable broth and cook until absorbed.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7pt; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bring to a simmer, lower the heat, and cover. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from the heat.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7pt; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><u></u> <u></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7pt; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Stir Parmesan, fresh basil, lemon zest, butter, and lemon juice. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve. Enjoy!</span></span></div></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-29550224577526884892011-09-17T22:28:00.000-07:002011-09-27T17:51:44.258-07:00Chocolate and Coconut Milk Cake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwGiyNosIQFTETrlrHpVhRhYErlGJcBD_pL1W-mCDppx-2RQ_oJgHCsI0Oy9yhsooWhjByawAaLNLi8DYLpmUATfqREvDTxsarorjAShz7z9I4Iue5InFF1_qz_6z5zwmC0iY793IAiA/s1600/5636520560_a5aebe9db4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwGiyNosIQFTETrlrHpVhRhYErlGJcBD_pL1W-mCDppx-2RQ_oJgHCsI0Oy9yhsooWhjByawAaLNLi8DYLpmUATfqREvDTxsarorjAShz7z9I4Iue5InFF1_qz_6z5zwmC0iY793IAiA/s400/5636520560_a5aebe9db4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653567468891742962" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 20px; font-family:Times, serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">This is not my recipe or photo for that matter, but I made this cake with my mom and it was insane!!! So so good! I love coconut and I love chocolate and this is just a little piece of heaven! I got the recipe off my friend, Rachelle's blog, who I trust like no one else when it comes to delicious treats, and she got it off of <a href="http://inthelittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2011/04/chocolate-and-coconut-milk-cake-my.html">this</a> blog.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">Chocolate and Coconut Milk Cake</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">2 ounces semisweet chocolate</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">3/4 cup boiling water</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">6 TBS butter, melted</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1 1/2 cups sugar</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">2 large eggs</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1 cup coconut milk</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1 teaspoon baking soda</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1/2 teaspoon salt</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">toasted coconut (for topping, optional)</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Preheat oven to 350°F.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Line bottom of 9" pan with round of parchment paper, butter paper, and sides of pan.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Finely chop chocolate and in a bowl combine with hot water and cocoa powder. Let mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">In a bowl add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs (adding one at a time) until thickened slightly and light colored (about 3 minutes). Slowly add coconut milk, and melted chocolate mixture, beating until combined well. Add flour mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Pour batter into pan, and bake in middle of oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Cool cake completely before frosting.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><b>Chocolate Coconut Buttercream</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">3/4 cup butter</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">2/3 cup cocoa powder</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">3 cups powdered sugar</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1/2c-3/4 cup coconut milk,</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">1/2 tsp - 1tsp pure coconut extract</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Beat butter, cocoa, powdered sugar, and coconut extract, and add coconut milk a little at a time until you reach a consistency you like.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">Top with coconut flakes and toast it for a few minutes at 450° if you like.</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; ">enjoy!</div></div></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-70267894112058339902011-09-17T21:31:00.000-07:002011-09-17T22:00:35.927-07:00Tomato Basil Soup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTCtU8yMozAR3LDIOh9rcIzGOzM8GEMpJyhZZUoYIsudnoqrHzkYSb6cT6pZwXiG45fbOfR7sFvIsLREuw504ee4WZyoRtG9imLhUcLB1LIqqCMV4F3hYtJh9uCUxbj2G94e1r27ckqE/s1600/P1020924.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTCtU8yMozAR3LDIOh9rcIzGOzM8GEMpJyhZZUoYIsudnoqrHzkYSb6cT6pZwXiG45fbOfR7sFvIsLREuw504ee4WZyoRtG9imLhUcLB1LIqqCMV4F3hYtJh9uCUxbj2G94e1r27ckqE/s400/P1020924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653559697975164978" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; border-collapse: collapse; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">I just LOVE fall! And one thing I always look forward to is this comforting tomato basil soup on a brisk evening. And I could eat this soup for dinner at least once a week in the fall, it is just so delicious!!!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91u0sgdtBUPDPY0m7Z8ZNlHIhtt_Os_oIbvE5gAFbV-wSDmKjRaiQFxkOpoo8ogeZngBoFx9iWMczDgEloWYHnkyIVuGW16VnLkWoka03me0oVo1ItFZrszvvsgdSWO10Fp61cbpQAPE/s1600/P1020926.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91u0sgdtBUPDPY0m7Z8ZNlHIhtt_Os_oIbvE5gAFbV-wSDmKjRaiQFxkOpoo8ogeZngBoFx9iWMczDgEloWYHnkyIVuGW16VnLkWoka03me0oVo1ItFZrszvvsgdSWO10Fp61cbpQAPE/s400/P1020926.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653559692133716658" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; border-collapse: collapse; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">INGREDIENTS:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">4 carrots, chopped</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1 stalk of celery, chopped</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1-2 large onions, chopped</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">3 tsp. minced garlic<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1 Tablespoon dry basil<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1/3 cup olive oil<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">3 – 28 oz cans Italian-style tomatoes<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1 – 14 oz vegetable broth<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">1 1/2 cups heavy cream<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">4 Tbsp fresh basil<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">a dash of cayenne pepper</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Salt and pepper<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Chopped Fresh Basil to top</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Fresh Grated Parmesan to top</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Instructions: In a large pot, sauté the olive oil, carrots, and onions at medium heat for 12 minutes.<u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Add the dry basil, salt, pepper, and tomatoes and bring to a simmer, simmer 20 minutes. Add the broth to the pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 45 minutes. Puree in a blender while adding the fresh basil, add cream and simmer. Enjoy!!!</span></span></p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBTQFW9aRr2bLf0CsbNpj0yVUak_rNBmtPoOY_tapLD1eFm_5WV6z91PFI_eB24ne_y9rTpaNuAjiUNEGTh-7vUO9TaWroSj4H9ykbPGbJ__mKAnohdUGPfO0FpJeML7yse_3BdwJqYg/s1600/DSC_2386.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBTQFW9aRr2bLf0CsbNpj0yVUak_rNBmtPoOY_tapLD1eFm_5WV6z91PFI_eB24ne_y9rTpaNuAjiUNEGTh-7vUO9TaWroSj4H9ykbPGbJ__mKAnohdUGPfO0FpJeML7yse_3BdwJqYg/s400/DSC_2386.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653559686027838242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFB_tvr8JkUetoxgE2PK6YAno-KQnyYnS-E2MkCjELdW67wJLwPJiTkzpnTNWF0tGVlToR0_M8yqxxol9qpPap7mLIkfy6aS4L_xD6tV0pP4avjKbyscsKqD9TUsYb6owpHVInAqrroY/s1600/DSC_2380.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFB_tvr8JkUetoxgE2PK6YAno-KQnyYnS-E2MkCjELdW67wJLwPJiTkzpnTNWF0tGVlToR0_M8yqxxol9qpPap7mLIkfy6aS4L_xD6tV0pP4avjKbyscsKqD9TUsYb6owpHVInAqrroY/s400/DSC_2380.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653558647721688802" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSmvzQlLZvTmIznyO1wj_oW2H2LPaKS4-kEQsrp8Hfr1l_cRA_ESGLOLAWiYotJaeIzc4wzpjsygwPw_Dff8cXUX4-jTugkFp5Tp19IqmbrO2U7p7rQndO2qhciMRXIH0iDpAcKYbHyM/s1600/DSC_2391.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSmvzQlLZvTmIznyO1wj_oW2H2LPaKS4-kEQsrp8Hfr1l_cRA_ESGLOLAWiYotJaeIzc4wzpjsygwPw_Dff8cXUX4-jTugkFp5Tp19IqmbrO2U7p7rQndO2qhciMRXIH0iDpAcKYbHyM/s400/DSC_2391.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653558646668327186" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:19px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-70302832106857205832011-09-17T20:09:00.000-07:002011-09-17T20:41:09.818-07:00Raspberry Muffins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NcT5rdXHvGOWArKPJtwklTIiqMyEosSHLC048S2Xt-5FvmSf4LtvoP-wXN3ZsCaQAzOtuV5OPv8BCMDNIRm0K_JQcgzvH67dMKV5U-3BMBGpDnM25rdgZWqETDvOGhAAjjO6LhhOVoo/s1600/DSC_2359.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NcT5rdXHvGOWArKPJtwklTIiqMyEosSHLC048S2Xt-5FvmSf4LtvoP-wXN3ZsCaQAzOtuV5OPv8BCMDNIRm0K_JQcgzvH67dMKV5U-3BMBGpDnM25rdgZWqETDvOGhAAjjO6LhhOVoo/s400/DSC_2359.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653538077103652146" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1TBWuh-M4Q1crF-vvxo9OrCg0rHPl5F5MGA6q66MiOqsbVwY5Qwe3ElUYNycNqq2z67EdXnVnhA5zBnkz5jib4SSv0cv_WdSQEQok97n1K-UyadmwwAdT0n3KYAvHQXOeJtQghLRJt8/s1600/DSC_2257.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1TBWuh-M4Q1crF-vvxo9OrCg0rHPl5F5MGA6q66MiOqsbVwY5Qwe3ElUYNycNqq2z67EdXnVnhA5zBnkz5jib4SSv0cv_WdSQEQok97n1K-UyadmwwAdT0n3KYAvHQXOeJtQghLRJt8/s400/DSC_2257.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653537532434175458" /></a><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is BY FAR my favorite muffin of all time! In my opinion, they are perfection!!! This has been a long time recipe of my mom's, so I have been enjoying these delicious babies my whole life. When my mom makes them, she uses three different kinds of berries- blueberries, raspberries and blackberries- but I was always looking for the ones with the most raspberries so I thought why not make them all with just raspberries, I like the tartness, but they are good as triples too!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I have also made it in a pan, like a coffee cake...just can't go wrong!</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup butter</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup sugar</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 eggs</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp baking powder</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp salt</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cup flour</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup milk</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 - 12 oz bag frozen raspberries. Don’t thaw or the batter will turn pink. (My mom makes these as triple berry muffins with blueberries, raspberries and blackberries- but I was always looking for the ones with the most raspberries so I thought why not make them all with just raspberries, I like the tartness, but they are good as triples too!)</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Beat the butter until creamy, then add the sugar and beat till fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Fold in half the flour and then half the milk then repeat with remaining flour and milk. Fold in all the frozen berries. Spoon the batter into muffin cups and sprinkle with the streusel topping.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Bake about 25 minutes or until done.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Streusel Topping Mixture:</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cups flour</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cups sugar</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 Tbsp butter, cut in</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mixture should be crumbly.</span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00HsPbGNYVcTti9W23VwufFZysdfat44_tGZ6FDH3iXJLxlu1lJNhB_R0HUHbaieLtYQWxbk3JUw50nCFC6be_RO0wjSl7ExciByjtV5HaSFBRPxny5N8dR5EDF-EP_kGAn6R7OPyyRU/s1600/DSC_2261.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00HsPbGNYVcTti9W23VwufFZysdfat44_tGZ6FDH3iXJLxlu1lJNhB_R0HUHbaieLtYQWxbk3JUw50nCFC6be_RO0wjSl7ExciByjtV5HaSFBRPxny5N8dR5EDF-EP_kGAn6R7OPyyRU/s400/DSC_2261.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653537529417439906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Just having a little muffin picnic in the front yard</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ra4FVYg7-wc06bVFC-sUUvTD7EEawrrd5bqzkYFdIabas0b_fgOxVef-D4h8-HBLEyflL8QZEChf4Z0ANecWq9_AySDzzhnbpMDntWKB6doAEbx0-0edyrSgF0b1zthNUeg5lFXsUOU/s1600/DSC_2248.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ra4FVYg7-wc06bVFC-sUUvTD7EEawrrd5bqzkYFdIabas0b_fgOxVef-D4h8-HBLEyflL8QZEChf4Z0ANecWq9_AySDzzhnbpMDntWKB6doAEbx0-0edyrSgF0b1zthNUeg5lFXsUOU/s400/DSC_2248.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653537521367097074" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></p>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-69409050612102480792011-08-18T09:51:00.000-07:002011-09-17T19:54:28.761-07:00Orange &Raspberry Salad with an Orange White Balsamic Vinaigrette<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDLuzpDAS1Wj5sM_mFMVHS8g6MpkXVBj6zXUscfJjxJD6UhI-4Bt9uLnZ1jqMKbz0LzvZbvMN9dV57CKo5GL-08-fXETHyP_0ySgL_RAxzLAzNsw9IB_gmo51720xskhHQKDUY6TXTWw/s1600/IMAG0714.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDLuzpDAS1Wj5sM_mFMVHS8g6MpkXVBj6zXUscfJjxJD6UhI-4Bt9uLnZ1jqMKbz0LzvZbvMN9dV57CKo5GL-08-fXETHyP_0ySgL_RAxzLAzNsw9IB_gmo51720xskhHQKDUY6TXTWw/s400/IMAG0714.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642240146212594354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">If you were to ask me what my most favorite green salad of all time is...this would be it, hands down!!! I cannot get enough of this salad, it is heaven! I love it and it really is so easy to make, but I would eat it everyday if I had it my way!!! AMAZING! Try it! And don't look at how bad my pictures are, just make it yourself...more beautifully! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 Tbsp sugar</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup pecans</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">or sliced almonds</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 or 3 fresh sliced oranges or about 10 tangerine’s or "cuties"</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1–2 heads butter lettuce or half romaine, half butter lettuce</span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pomegranate seeds or raspberries (for taste and color!) </span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Handful of Craisins</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Avocado</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dressing:</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup oil</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 Tbsp sugar</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 tsp salt</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 Tbsp </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">white </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">balsamic vinegar (Must be white)</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pepper to taste</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 Tbsp orange juice concentrate</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Instructions: Wash lettuce and drain; tear and refrigerate. Caramelize sugar in small heavy skillet until golden. Stir in pecans and heat until lightly brown. Pour onto a wax paper lined pan. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cool; break apart. Just before serving add all ingredients to lettuce and toss with other ingredients and dressing. This salad is delicious!</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 108px; text-indent: 36px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Times; min-height: 18px; "><br /></p></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-3969663730082633552011-07-28T14:12:00.000-07:002011-07-28T14:38:58.714-07:00Artichoke and Sun-dried Tomato Pasta<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_G895TwzEAli8jgtl7vFaKhdyBCL6UxwXrPSikRbp0O0e-SfzskeyRp_Xqf_DVQAzupJ6HvPyStGxkNpj3LhR2C-mhSlacbJ1Fl-_AIJKf1FgwHN2Qnd6K15WOFfCU9yvPL2LId8Cg-M/s1600/DSC_0805_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_G895TwzEAli8jgtl7vFaKhdyBCL6UxwXrPSikRbp0O0e-SfzskeyRp_Xqf_DVQAzupJ6HvPyStGxkNpj3LhR2C-mhSlacbJ1Fl-_AIJKf1FgwHN2Qnd6K15WOFfCU9yvPL2LId8Cg-M/s400/DSC_0805_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634514279032977250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is my go to dish, I make it all the time and really love it!!!! It is so fresh and unique! I really love how the flavors compliment each other! It is at the top of my list! You've got to try it! It is so satisfying but doesn't feel too heavy. It's easy and my whole family just dies over it!</div><div><br />INGREDIENTS:<div>~ 28 oz. Spinach and Chive pasta (Trader Joe's)</div><div>~About 2 tablespoons of olive oil</div><div>~1 large onion, diced</div><div>~ 2 cans (16 oz.) artichoke hearts</div><div>~1 or 2 yellow squash, chopped</div><div>~1/4 to 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped</div><div>~2 cloves of garlic, minced</div><div>~1/4 cup pine nuts</div><div>~ 2 cups vegetable broth (I love making it with water and the knorr's vegetable bullion)</div><div>~1/4 to 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar</div><div>~juice from 1/2 a lemon</div><div>~About 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, plus more to sprinkle over top when finished</div><div>~About 1/4 cup of heavy cream</div><div>~About 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, diced</div><div>~A handful of fresh basil to sprinkle on top</div><div>~Salt and Pepper to taste</div><div><br /></div><div>I like to prepare most of the sauce about an hour or so before just so the flavors can really meld together. First saute the onions in olive oil until they are soft and transparent, then add the artichoke hearts, squash. Next add the sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and garlic and salt and pepper and continue to saute. When everything is cooked through, add the vegetable broth. Continue to cook so the broth gets a little concentrated. Add the balsamic vinegar and the lemon juice and take off the heat so the flavors can marinate.</div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Turn the heat back up on the sauce once the pasta is out, add the cream and parmesan cheese to the sauce. (The sauce will be a thicker vegetable type mixture, not your typical runny sauce.) Stir and add the sauce to the pasta. Then add the fresh tomatoes, more fresh parmesan cheese and the basil. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-37205185941296813842011-07-28T13:56:00.000-07:002011-07-28T14:39:23.129-07:00My Favorite French Toast<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNXy2EarZDtTLDXwta3ZcLPNJd_88rEGMtnzyxIPSBuNLyn1VipZwEQel_m3QFpy8xweSDnLvhsd-gefnJar1yZh-ZPwfDlCElSbxxlLBr2jEUsBTRpWHYgWNJRepC1p4c891wbxyv2M/s1600/mail_2.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNXy2EarZDtTLDXwta3ZcLPNJd_88rEGMtnzyxIPSBuNLyn1VipZwEQel_m3QFpy8xweSDnLvhsd-gefnJar1yZh-ZPwfDlCElSbxxlLBr2jEUsBTRpWHYgWNJRepC1p4c891wbxyv2M/s400/mail_2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512960087732226" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">One of my favorite breakfasts of all time has got to be French Toast, but not just any french toast, this french toast. It is a recipe that my mom always uses that she got from her best friend, who we call Aunt Shelly. It is freaking amazing! You've got to try it! I think it is the added flour and baking powder that gives it a better texture and creates that extra goodness!!!</span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w8jyklx1-dXwH6fmnw6YWKfKYKRKUhM1_bakbK4ZwR_wKdEW8POn0zNpDZDUGAjWgnuYJYoxrnT5XlhbSNcZ5JzsZAJ2SUxOfhIcWVNXQ_9bJN823hMMOxKnTmZM6dW-CgXd7p77QgE/s1600/DSC_0708.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w8jyklx1-dXwH6fmnw6YWKfKYKRKUhM1_bakbK4ZwR_wKdEW8POn0zNpDZDUGAjWgnuYJYoxrnT5XlhbSNcZ5JzsZAJ2SUxOfhIcWVNXQ_9bJN823hMMOxKnTmZM6dW-CgXd7p77QgE/s400/DSC_0708.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512960740168610" /></a><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ingredients:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">4 eggs in a blender</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 cup flour</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 cup milk</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1/4 cup sugar</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 1/2 tsp baking powder</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1/2 tsp salt</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 tsp vanilla</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 Tbsp cinnamon, shake more on while cooking.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 15px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Times; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Dip sourdough or sheepherder's bread in the egg mixture and fry in a pan on medium with plenty of butter.</span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsiMRM3ganpmjMh3TmBLfTFFVYi94XJ4m070rnL64zxm9-31lbH7nDloFTL17op_INauFhmoorzg8ziJBcKTX0VDs4seyMNOxZp0xu5ao1woeJXZybnxzHD2NTuBtmUjMzJtN1r05ir8/s1600/DSC_0714.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsiMRM3ganpmjMh3TmBLfTFFVYi94XJ4m070rnL64zxm9-31lbH7nDloFTL17op_INauFhmoorzg8ziJBcKTX0VDs4seyMNOxZp0xu5ao1woeJXZybnxzHD2NTuBtmUjMzJtN1r05ir8/s400/DSC_0714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512955783378962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We love eating it again...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvDQmO3qVV3ZWIGBDjn2zmZD8eHlmNswV0llBxVXPJbZzbVdYRO0WkbtA6VuTtt9h59zgWh59O1D0rIb0PUapnPyib8NDj9TNZJkLR7LxDJLX013Hb0541_Oy78bhKdzAAYs8i65QJRE/s1600/DSC_0719.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlrwrOEL_qzKyZbQgwyVdiD0ZgSG7xeS7BQ4rgC9Sg2ISxAUnG1NoAxD75h5nNRd2tDLjCA_w1Ry0JJWRw8UsnHjQXVuDvrBCgvdDjbWMpoBRfj_z_wPaeNvlA41p2FtyK7kpjAXb95k/s400/DSC_0717.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634512077477508466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">...And again!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAR8ROxxHmVj8pinA9nmma3bCZM_r5xk7UE7jp3Rh8jFL6fZYjPrnesSwJbQrJkdwFncxC9xwLkT5kAK2QlTRjxI6fJue4qH3zHNk3xxlpt2Tsg1ugGTpzkei0qxTwnctWq3KsPSljIM/s1600/IMAG0616.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAR8ROxxHmVj8pinA9nmma3bCZM_r5xk7UE7jp3Rh8jFL6fZYjPrnesSwJbQrJkdwFncxC9xwLkT5kAK2QlTRjxI6fJue4qH3zHNk3xxlpt2Tsg1ugGTpzkei0qxTwnctWq3KsPSljIM/s400/IMAG0616.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634511385761404914" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG71Y4ClkHI7oINZy5WI7kitIF_b_eZG-TLELfV3W-FdocZGAEEOrTE3Q9FC_mng7cn6Txq1Z42-OObxeXIriRHi1gfej-GIZPkNn57_GwJBwkQZUYZ36IEZWtvc5U_hoLIygOEZHqcvM/s1600/mail_3.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG71Y4ClkHI7oINZy5WI7kitIF_b_eZG-TLELfV3W-FdocZGAEEOrTE3Q9FC_mng7cn6Txq1Z42-OObxeXIriRHi1gfej-GIZPkNn57_GwJBwkQZUYZ36IEZWtvc5U_hoLIygOEZHqcvM/s400/mail_3.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634511379380409842" /></a>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-12865067895398870422011-03-02T23:01:00.000-08:002011-07-03T16:07:42.853-07:00Vegetable & Lentil Curry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM4w62Oj5-eaJM1JYJOoDTKre8bqUkucm0CZPpZhoK9qf0v1_bKTAHPBQqk4NcmppYDVFaI4lNSaaLacKkTW_PPN4J97UwDF8tdtvgNxfIdoakjI0Hfpxo2WJi3odIoqhMrlKAKPIXb2s/s1600/P1020664.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM4w62Oj5-eaJM1JYJOoDTKre8bqUkucm0CZPpZhoK9qf0v1_bKTAHPBQqk4NcmppYDVFaI4lNSaaLacKkTW_PPN4J97UwDF8tdtvgNxfIdoakjI0Hfpxo2WJi3odIoqhMrlKAKPIXb2s/s400/P1020664.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579747493864363906" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:19px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">This recipe was inspired first by my good friend Leisha, who I have mentioned in this blog before. She has a reciped blog called </span><a href="http://homemadetoast.blogspot.com/2011/02/lentil-curry.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"Homemade Toast"</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> And then my mom made it and added a few things. And then I was inspired by my mom (who is pretty much the inspiration or creator of almost all the recipes on this blog!) to make this version that I altered a bit after that! So, there it is...basically this dish is amazing and delicious and take the liberty to make it your own! Thanks so much Leisha and Mom, you girls really know how to cook! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I love these lentils much more than any I've tasted at any Indian restaurant! This is a really satisfying dish with a lot of depth and flavor. If you're not used to making Indian food, give it a shot, I think you will surprise yourself with how easy it is! And how delicious! I just love Indian flavors!</span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-gWR1ZCLbkHSkhyphenhyphenil64zcmNmEIaPNqaRMjEoDt3oNfTavWAdpeicFBZ6TwwQJ-IQzvHaPMbfk38ZEW62jd7bhwO-rAIoZpJbcQ8XffII0rEs8nHJq7EanofqrXC4tGmxiFLDo_J0mco/s1600/P1020657.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-gWR1ZCLbkHSkhyphenhyphenil64zcmNmEIaPNqaRMjEoDt3oNfTavWAdpeicFBZ6TwwQJ-IQzvHaPMbfk38ZEW62jd7bhwO-rAIoZpJbcQ8XffII0rEs8nHJq7EanofqrXC4tGmxiFLDo_J0mco/s400/P1020657.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579746284248352770" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">INGREDIENTS:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:19px;"><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 Package of Pre-cooked Lentils from Trader Joe's<br />1 large yellow onion, finely diced<br />4 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 tablespoon ginger, minced<br />2 Tablespoons olive oil </span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 1/2 cup vegetable broth (I like making my own with boiling water and a vegetable bouillon cube, I think it tastes much better than the canned kind and it is super easy.)</span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> 2 cans diced tomatoes</span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 a head of cabbage</span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 head of cauliflower</span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 can of Chickpeas aka Garbanzo Beans<br />1/4 cup curry paste or if you don't have any, I just used a little extra of all the spices listed below<br />2 Tablespoons curry powder<br />2 teaspoons ground turmeric</span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 teaspoons garam masala<br />2 teaspoons ground cumin<br />1/2 teaspoon chili powder<br />2 teaspoons salt<br />2 teaspoons sugar<br />1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, chopped<b></b><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Fresh lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon</span><br /></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Directions:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">~ Saute the onions, garlic and ginger in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">~ While the onions are cooking, combine the curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, chili powder, salt and sugar in a small bowl. Then, add the curry mixture to the onions and cook over a medium-high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">~ Add the vegetable broth and the cauliflower and cabbage.<br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">~ Stir in the tomatoes and chickpeas and lentils and reduce heat to medium-low, allowing it to simmer.</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">~ Taste and add more spices if necessary...everything I did was just to taste.<br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">~ Stir in parsley or cilantro. </span></span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span></span>You can serve this over rice, but I like it just with naan. You will love it, ENJOY!</span></span></div><div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><br /></span></div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuEYeuxwOgzrl7wsvKcTZ-TKG1BNeI_nBagUxbB0VFaoO8J3Mj3URk2ehf5qP8mBJ2Z0INLvRobh5OEsE1BB7IPKfhzM794E_gWq7agUqh2Tmw5iJBtdRLZOgbUqAJd_7Tmh2XDyxW90/s1600/P1020673.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuEYeuxwOgzrl7wsvKcTZ-TKG1BNeI_nBagUxbB0VFaoO8J3Mj3URk2ehf5qP8mBJ2Z0INLvRobh5OEsE1BB7IPKfhzM794E_gWq7agUqh2Tmw5iJBtdRLZOgbUqAJd_7Tmh2XDyxW90/s400/P1020673.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579746275296144626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It has a little bit of heat, so for my kids I just diluted it in the remaining vegetable broth and then drained it. Jade loved it and finished her whole plate!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLiFXu_9B0zxXnQGbVU8U3lM3muKLSlNwrtvgF_yhsgXXKc5iGORbu165Ts1EbiBg_PcaUeviKJIaTTs6nDNMOg5J7LMvz1wofAR4gIOwLlWiPy4e9l-9dSEOSfZx4iEWuL3dhm7xP5w/s1600/P1020675.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLiFXu_9B0zxXnQGbVU8U3lM3muKLSlNwrtvgF_yhsgXXKc5iGORbu165Ts1EbiBg_PcaUeviKJIaTTs6nDNMOg5J7LMvz1wofAR4gIOwLlWiPy4e9l-9dSEOSfZx4iEWuL3dhm7xP5w/s400/P1020675.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579746272551568386" /></a>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-59974045568618590192011-01-31T20:57:00.000-08:002011-07-29T13:08:28.770-07:00Pasta Caprese<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQujptJa3LqvvUyZnBX5vscoDdyG-uZPDh3kzqY75BwPANaZaQBl5nfJ_GMWU-_euE_2Ik8iVFR8Kcwz_mpw3UWezrVPUfD-K7JZVIJ7KLPNMb5MjTgaAFgqdgfY52yBOggQ1a8WCmvqc/s1600/pasta-caprese-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQujptJa3LqvvUyZnBX5vscoDdyG-uZPDh3kzqY75BwPANaZaQBl5nfJ_GMWU-_euE_2Ik8iVFR8Kcwz_mpw3UWezrVPUfD-K7JZVIJ7KLPNMb5MjTgaAFgqdgfY52yBOggQ1a8WCmvqc/s400/pasta-caprese-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634868150816391922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(This photo was taken by a friend of mine, Aubrey. Same recipe, better photo! Why is everyone a better photographer than me?)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is one of my most favorite pasta dishes ever, ever, ever!!! I am a sucker for anything with tomato, basil and mozzarella though, right? Anyway, one other reason why I am obsessed??? It is so fresh and light! I just love it! It is perfect for any occasion! Picnics, parties, or family dinners! It is pretty much just like my "<a href="http://fromlouskitchenwithlove.blogspot.com/2009/09/bruschetta-pasta.html">Bruschetta pasta</a>", but of course because it is from scratch, it is a bit better! I just love it!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAR64OM0FoI8VfdMBaCwpdFKZ0qZKp0mriS8ItgYOqhIk7StoTs4bpaesLpEoEvHfXIoJlUNG-suWv8ih4O0NeV57gVFjDy2vWCUF6fBsx_Du3bCcoCFVsB9GQ_aWlervY-27zh-c_bY/s1600/IMG_7081.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAR64OM0FoI8VfdMBaCwpdFKZ0qZKp0mriS8ItgYOqhIk7StoTs4bpaesLpEoEvHfXIoJlUNG-suWv8ih4O0NeV57gVFjDy2vWCUF6fBsx_Du3bCcoCFVsB9GQ_aWlervY-27zh-c_bY/s400/IMG_7081.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568586542830431234" /></a><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times; min-height: 14.0px"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">INGREDIENTS:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">5 fresh tomatoes, diced</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 can of diced tomatoes</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cloves mashed garlic</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 Tbsp sliced sun-dried tomatoes</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 lb. your favorite pasta</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese packed in water, cut into small cubes</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">15 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">INSTRUCTIONS:</span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Cut the tomatoes into a small dice. Drain them in a colander.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In a large bowl, combine the drained tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Season to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes to marry the flavors. Cook the pasta right before you serve it. Add the pasta the cheese and the basil to the tomato mixture and toss gently. Add the salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!!!</span></p><div><br /></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-67138488034577189272011-01-20T21:46:00.000-08:002011-07-03T16:08:34.047-07:00The Green Smoothie: My New Obsession!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5BQ7ErOvUtIiiIOQzP8BTE6fi3sYFTFvepTi8nCRlyNZmnLdemTN_lYDes42pF5KQn9P0LctevIYYLzTPoDiN0jHKCxxJk5iI4Ef5DvafRh1x0ifeTk1kVpa3KfMIBEcm-9IyUOgitu8/s1600/P1020348.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5BQ7ErOvUtIiiIOQzP8BTE6fi3sYFTFvepTi8nCRlyNZmnLdemTN_lYDes42pF5KQn9P0LctevIYYLzTPoDiN0jHKCxxJk5iI4Ef5DvafRh1x0ifeTk1kVpa3KfMIBEcm-9IyUOgitu8/s400/P1020348.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564513470219346866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This Smoothie is the best thing that has ever happened to me (food-wise)! We bought a </div><div style="text-align: center;">vita-mix a few months ago and have been doing lots of fruit smoothies since. We would always add spinach to the smoothies and they were good. But my sister Kim made a full on Green Smoothie for me over Christmas break and I completely fell in love and we've been drinking them pretty much every day since! I simply cannot get enough of it! I crave it all day long! On days when we run out of ingredients and I can't make it, I totally miss it! Yes, I'm aware...I am completely obsessed, but I'm ok with that! Here is why I love it so much, it tastes amazing and it is also nice to know that I am giving myself a lot of really important nutrients and vitamins, but most of all it is because I love how it makes me feel. I feel so clean, refreshed and energized! You just have to try it to believe it. Also, I LOVE that my family is obsessed with it as well!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQf4AEhmrVvjHT9wPjjV27y0QlqiInpcSp93EDpLsQ85tlJGWbE7wRzWt4x1izmqNef-Tw-O1PVWMEMukDKsJrE8yWb_DaQMIuFBsB4GF3I_zlSSCKP2JiNTsMbhmtW6D4cX3UTyQbn_8/s1600/P1020344.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQf4AEhmrVvjHT9wPjjV27y0QlqiInpcSp93EDpLsQ85tlJGWbE7wRzWt4x1izmqNef-Tw-O1PVWMEMukDKsJrE8yWb_DaQMIuFBsB4GF3I_zlSSCKP2JiNTsMbhmtW6D4cX3UTyQbn_8/s400/P1020344.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564513466077642690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">At first my kiddos were reluctant to drink but we told them that we wanted to see who could do the best green mustache...it worked and they've been hooked ever since! Now they ask for it all the time.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAgfEUYn3jpvCiFXONnXSeq_YcsX-gyWXYfKWz9uf4HCFkbtn8upYJzBNMlalazp6jlSfC6pLmL6Js4_jOzSIwL0EGe3j1-WwTjAnPXr157XONpIe4hY6kW2nvqffiVVUdbdMQ1lzrGc/s1600/P1020355.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAgfEUYn3jpvCiFXONnXSeq_YcsX-gyWXYfKWz9uf4HCFkbtn8upYJzBNMlalazp6jlSfC6pLmL6Js4_jOzSIwL0EGe3j1-WwTjAnPXr157XONpIe4hY6kW2nvqffiVVUdbdMQ1lzrGc/s400/P1020355.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564513464301710050" /></a>INGREDIENTS:<div>(These are all approximations, I kind of just throw things in there.)</div><div>For a Giant smoothie, filling the whole vita-mix:</div><div>~About 1/2 to 3/4 cup of Apple juice</div><div>~2 or more large Kale leaves</div><div>~4 to 6 inches of an english cucumber</div><div>~1/3 to 1/2 of a bunch of Flat-leaf Parsley (Gotta be flat-leaf)</div><div>~About 3/4 cup green cabbage</div><div>~1/2 to 1 cup Pineapple</div><div>~1 large banana</div><div>~A squeeze of lime</div><div>~Some Ice</div><div>~Also, a teaspoon or two of aloe juice, if you have it.</div><div>~I also add whatever I have that I pick up at the store, like radishes, also bok choy is a superfood so I'm gonna give that a shot next time. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Blend it all until it is completely smooth. No little kale bits. (I think this is all about right, I've never really measured, so kind of just throw it all in!) ENJOY!!!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RLs1YVTOuEaJghhWf8-V43x-Cg8yZpBBSzmIEmFPRXJBkczy7eXCIcefSJncPSN6Nlbneu3HZ1_9C1CaVAlGZchHPnW6iXdSOnwlfBrYR1JXtGr6jdkhew3PM3_w3xkCLL_GAy7g9EI/s1600/P1020356.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RLs1YVTOuEaJghhWf8-V43x-Cg8yZpBBSzmIEmFPRXJBkczy7eXCIcefSJncPSN6Nlbneu3HZ1_9C1CaVAlGZchHPnW6iXdSOnwlfBrYR1JXtGr6jdkhew3PM3_w3xkCLL_GAy7g9EI/s400/P1020356.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564512641146125378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4NFsBYQoOv1FqdCGqDA9CYsMav6mh-lTbUrBNI-VXJnZbliARGHZyFyvkTA4_AYI0P1mc3n_GcTeqlR_9nxexfeHu0TqRyoF-Xi6DFiRBKLz5m-7RBUNjU86jKLO5gnN_uAaRW45ePI/s1600/P1020352.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4NFsBYQoOv1FqdCGqDA9CYsMav6mh-lTbUrBNI-VXJnZbliARGHZyFyvkTA4_AYI0P1mc3n_GcTeqlR_9nxexfeHu0TqRyoF-Xi6DFiRBKLz5m-7RBUNjU86jKLO5gnN_uAaRW45ePI/s400/P1020352.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564512632152074002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Micah was showing us how strong he already grew from just a few sips.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluUB5GYVMvpFBAqAzMdjYskTruNXlF17dMSESPdY9cukmw71-_l7K42Tc4Yq1J7CkGTk7_q50r-YVeyf4Kv6ionOfm91uRK5bWY6ufaGFhM1-W7i2FosgIN4mfs4rGwG4i1cogoH_l7A/s1600/P1020265.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluUB5GYVMvpFBAqAzMdjYskTruNXlF17dMSESPdY9cukmw71-_l7K42Tc4Yq1J7CkGTk7_q50r-YVeyf4Kv6ionOfm91uRK5bWY6ufaGFhM1-W7i2FosgIN4mfs4rGwG4i1cogoH_l7A/s400/P1020265.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564512629343666370" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I just love Jade's little pony-tail in this one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3F-GQvf2k_rmsfxxSukgOAUAfDSKJ6HUxty_UqTLPzdK6eNhWVbnnFP0822xndEBZgfz_Q54gLLVJindv4PMZJPzN16JSxaeZnSnoMbdiJtepzU_JDGDZkmgJ-Sc-5s44S1czamsNgs/s1600/P1020252.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3F-GQvf2k_rmsfxxSukgOAUAfDSKJ6HUxty_UqTLPzdK6eNhWVbnnFP0822xndEBZgfz_Q54gLLVJindv4PMZJPzN16JSxaeZnSnoMbdiJtepzU_JDGDZkmgJ-Sc-5s44S1czamsNgs/s400/P1020252.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564512626818950914" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPQwWuSa9geQPkykUCjZzZMeVwPE2jdv_XglHZFVB0gHNtvM0OGURT_giRY_fQtUtWx9kjKKlBi5ydgCWwuIccEbmvjA1CgyhBjDM1zAFCe5BRKXyMQ6U0z-bDcST1LGLTHYf156u_1Y/s1600/P1020350.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPQwWuSa9geQPkykUCjZzZMeVwPE2jdv_XglHZFVB0gHNtvM0OGURT_giRY_fQtUtWx9kjKKlBi5ydgCWwuIccEbmvjA1CgyhBjDM1zAFCe5BRKXyMQ6U0z-bDcST1LGLTHYf156u_1Y/s400/P1020350.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564512621318373922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And Mitch pounds two huge glasses pretty much every day!</div><br /></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-61267198518214882822010-10-02T14:38:00.000-07:002011-07-03T16:09:04.975-07:00Caprese Salad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uVDHSYgfOgVCO7G63O9P9rabqe5QYTodBiGKJqLoiAggTT_SMgrfmQZyfz5MDUNmd6tGqhPJDYPy6aRCXd4qUIgJNRguKu0uuvpYEF8cDJMEuYr2iXBHYl7hvqQDiE7-4bSIXY2eP1o/s1600/DSC_0642.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uVDHSYgfOgVCO7G63O9P9rabqe5QYTodBiGKJqLoiAggTT_SMgrfmQZyfz5MDUNmd6tGqhPJDYPy6aRCXd4qUIgJNRguKu0uuvpYEF8cDJMEuYr2iXBHYl7hvqQDiE7-4bSIXY2eP1o/s400/DSC_0642.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523567728873936466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is a family favorite! My mom has been making it for years and we all love it! It is light, fresh, and the flavor just bursts in your mouth! Crazy Good!</span></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 144.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">INGREDIENTS:</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 ball fresh mozzarella, sliced thinly</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5 to 6 small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced thinly</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 small cucumber, slices and halved </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 avocado, sliced thinly </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 bunch fresh basil</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 Tbsp virgin olive oil</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt and pepper to taste </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sprinkle Feta cheese over the top, optional</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HOW TO:</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Slice the first 5 ingredients above and spread over the serving dish. Then mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Shake well and right before you are ready to serve, pour it over the top of the salad. Sprinkle a little feta on top if desired and ENJOY!</span></p>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-62926253290148780912010-10-02T14:16:00.000-07:002011-07-03T16:09:33.414-07:00Spinach & Chive Linguine in an Alfredo Sauce<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcWYnRUVyw1pPmgwH82DkQY9uMQta7c2ezfcw_7gSa0YMGGZvtVqlwUj1IeBkaUxb8Ljx0do2zxcqMjEdOl9Ss_UTnnjm4tM_tRhuHwxoDNI8u3dV7Mm6lmL_El2FWi44h8gH_Rwcsvw/s1600/DSC_0643.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcWYnRUVyw1pPmgwH82DkQY9uMQta7c2ezfcw_7gSa0YMGGZvtVqlwUj1IeBkaUxb8Ljx0do2zxcqMjEdOl9Ss_UTnnjm4tM_tRhuHwxoDNI8u3dV7Mm6lmL_El2FWi44h8gH_Rwcsvw/s400/DSC_0643.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523562355653779954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I know the picture doesn't look great...but this is a fast, easy, rich and delicious meal! You will love it, as will everyone in your whole family! I made this meal especially for my 4 year old for a special dinner. He chose it! We called it "Green Goblin Noodles". The Alfredo Sauce is better than any Alfredo I have ever tried in any restaurant and it takes about 3 minutes to make! And the Pasta from Trader Joe's is insanely delicious! I could eat it plain! It has the BEST flavor! So yummy! My new favorite! (And I don't love chives, but it doesn't taste like chives, it just tastes amazing!)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUfXP1XqNGt9MRnLEwJ6SW7zCnB1PaI0AhC0Xpw4yoWhS3Z9UqhRbr-MjM7vmyOi1_bhJ5AYxSFrNvJlwiD5ijPCazc4hpWb8n8b9HxACSMbFn4BXbt87wxJ0J90fXtnXv4h9ZgLSkFk/s1600/images.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUfXP1XqNGt9MRnLEwJ6SW7zCnB1PaI0AhC0Xpw4yoWhS3Z9UqhRbr-MjM7vmyOi1_bhJ5AYxSFrNvJlwiD5ijPCazc4hpWb8n8b9HxACSMbFn4BXbt87wxJ0J90fXtnXv4h9ZgLSkFk/s400/images.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523562175520454594" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">INGREDIENTS:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">~Spinach & Chive Linguine from Trader Joe's</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">~Salt (salt water to flavor the pasta)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">~Homemade Alfredo Sauce</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">~Fresh Parmesan to grate over the top</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(43, 39, 21); line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">INGREDIENTS FOR ALFREDO SAUCE:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cups cream</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup butter</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2- 1 cup parmesan cheese (I don't use fresh, just the kraft brand, it works better with the sauce)</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, or more</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">dash of nutmeg or garlic powder</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">TO MAKE THE SAUCE:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Melt butter in a pan, add the cream; let simmer. Then add the parmesan cheese, pepper and garlic or nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Note: I love this recipe, it is SO easy and really delicious! I use it all the time over anything- tortellini, fettucini, as a pizza sauce! You will never even think about buying Alfredo sauce in a jar ever again! However, when you use it as a sauce for pasta- DO NOT make it ahead of time, pretty much make it when everything else for dinner is done- it takes only like 3 minutes to make and it sets up really fast- too fast! So serve immediately!!!!</span></span></i></div></span></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-74494171733961241202010-09-23T09:41:00.001-07:002011-07-03T16:11:29.780-07:00Grilled Vegetable, Herb and Goat Cheese Sandwiches<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHTomjt8knkuMVbwNhrk2du1wp3Hex5gGZjNpPEG8IpYJpW8IyLZwd9wVTbAz1VlVdkz_PE8o2DuHZ_XR3KtE2yZA7KbTe0YuqRUryV2LF6p6aTu2omyGltATQ9fVhb32uspsZqgsuxg/s1600/sandwich.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHTomjt8knkuMVbwNhrk2du1wp3Hex5gGZjNpPEG8IpYJpW8IyLZwd9wVTbAz1VlVdkz_PE8o2DuHZ_XR3KtE2yZA7KbTe0YuqRUryV2LF6p6aTu2omyGltATQ9fVhb32uspsZqgsuxg/s400/sandwich.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522405517659150946" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">That's more like it!!! My good friend Leisha made this sandwich and LOVED it so she put it on <a href="http://homemadetoast.blogspot.com/"><b>her blog</b></a> and she is an amazing photographer...(and cook for that matter!) Look how much better that looks than mine...it is embarrassing! I need someone to teach me how to use my camera! Leisha, you should just make all my recipes and take pictures and then I will use them on my blog...ha ha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sQD12-_GIFJrV0sqpQnFw-_5hqOmOg02s4LMu2rVZPmIxuRGr6s4-cF7Joz4El9tKjA7G9LQDrCEKzU2T4FpMqX4F1foqKAB93hKwXc9APjrB8_YcAbyz94Hp_b7LcQHyyFSNuniVCk/s1600/IMG_7041.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sQD12-_GIFJrV0sqpQnFw-_5hqOmOg02s4LMu2rVZPmIxuRGr6s4-cF7Joz4El9tKjA7G9LQDrCEKzU2T4FpMqX4F1foqKAB93hKwXc9APjrB8_YcAbyz94Hp_b7LcQHyyFSNuniVCk/s400/IMG_7041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520151678719163922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is a recipe that I saw Giada De Larentiis do and I thought that it looked delicious and so I tried it...and it is! I changed a few things and added some caramelized onions, but it is really close to what her recipe is. I brought it to the beach for a bonfire with friends and let some of them and their husbands try it and they all agreed that it was definitely "blog-worthy" and that they would make it again and again! And so would I. I really loved it and have thought about it often and made it again since...and I want one right now, so there you go. Don't be afraid of the goat cheese, it is amazing, but if you are not a fan, just choose a different cheese! And if you are not loving the type of vegetables, you can switch those out with your favorites too! Me, I wouldn't change a thing! I loved every bite! It will be your new favorite...it is mine!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">P.S. I know the pictures never make it look that great, but it is that great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWo4MMLgKJciDar1G2FX0ucK_RrBF7Wp-eTQtT1NF2Y3TVy7kK25HtiHh-SIz8PhGZiF_iijTYQC1QAh5yaQSr1vHjkkTdeNA2Zo8lRxMsd3_U_ZxMVW5lnZ4B9Ej_IFpSSZKQYzc9k8/s1600/IMG_7034.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWo4MMLgKJciDar1G2FX0ucK_RrBF7Wp-eTQtT1NF2Y3TVy7kK25HtiHh-SIz8PhGZiF_iijTYQC1QAh5yaQSr1vHjkkTdeNA2Zo8lRxMsd3_U_ZxMVW5lnZ4B9Ej_IFpSSZKQYzc9k8/s400/IMG_7034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520151145488292898" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 15px; font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><h2 style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">INGREDIENTS:</span></span></span></span></h2><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><ul style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup olive oil</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leave</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">s</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2- 1 teaspoon kosher salt</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 zucchini, ends trimmed and discarded, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 Japanese eggplants, ends trimmed and discarded, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 onion, diced and caramelized</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 (12 1/2-ounce) baguette, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise (IMPORTANT: I love the brea one's from costco the day of!!! They have to be fresh, just baked that day...it makes all the difference!!!)</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup (6 1/2 ounces) goat cheese, </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">at room temperature</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3/4 cups baby s</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">pinach and 3/4 cups arugula</span></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 21px; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar (for the caramelized onions)</span></span></span></li><li></li></ul></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYV2vHGVl7xry8U9jUqz1oukCEEdxMmZSPNdQw6hdssMo9Tei4PuUiS8me8ODvLpjjIHP8PIKqhw6hGLNOF_Pl8o2j0QiiOC_tylcFShy3I1hgvR7Ytqt_a5_1dcPYOxA3uR80281bBbs/s1600/IMG_7033.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYV2vHGVl7xry8U9jUqz1oukCEEdxMmZSPNdQw6hdssMo9Tei4PuUiS8me8ODvLpjjIHP8PIKqhw6hGLNOF_Pl8o2j0QiiOC_tylcFShy3I1hgvR7Ytqt_a5_1dcPYOxA3uR80281bBbs/s400/IMG_7033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520151140093995554" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 15px; font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><h2 style="text-align: left;outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span></h2></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_g-XAjtHl2AX6kO6tltFSH8vNM36T50JYqSlMEbUPmVMFnMe_O-4vu4uvLfGiBGBGXSHNREhazUFPYECOa_DgDpa1nBdKBvWJcvhVhdP_UBzKNwe6VTObzZUqoXBu80z9Woy_NzWellQ/s1600/IMG_7037.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_g-XAjtHl2AX6kO6tltFSH8vNM36T50JYqSlMEbUPmVMFnMe_O-4vu4uvLfGiBGBGXSHNREhazUFPYECOa_DgDpa1nBdKBvWJcvhVhdP_UBzKNwe6VTObzZUqoXBu80z9Woy_NzWellQ/s400/IMG_7037.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520151134362519586" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 61, 61); line-height: 15px; font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><h2 style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Directions</span></span></h2><h2 style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 61, 61); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></span></h2><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Place a grill pan over medium heat, or heat up the grill.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In a pan, begin to caramelize the onions in a little butter. The more caramelized the better!! I like to caramelize my onions beyond recognition, to really make them sweet, but that is just me. When they are a few minutes away from being done, add about a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. It is AMAZING! Then let them sit and cool until you need to used them.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture in a medium bowl. Add the zucchini and eggplant and toss until coated. Place the vegetables on the grill pan or grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until tender. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">While the vegetables are cooking, spread the goat cheese on the top and bottom of the baguette halves. Then spread</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> the olive oil mixture over the goat cheese. (I didn't use all the olive oil, I just spooned all the basil and sun-dried tomatoes out of the bowl and onto the baguette.) </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Place the cooked vegetables on the bottom half of the baguette. (I soaked up some of the oil from off the vegetables with a paper towel). Add the caramelized onions over the top of the vegetables. Arrange the spinach and arugula on top of that. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Close the sandwich and put tooth picks in it to hold it all together.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px; font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Serve immediately or wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. You have my permission to devour! I want one right now! Enjoy! Thanks Giada!</span></span></div></span>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-70494147740249235542010-09-20T08:19:00.000-07:002011-07-03T16:12:12.837-07:00Cheesecake Cupcakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0S1fLI-STe7ybrabWryLKXUMFn9aZnbCDmN_0nvBsP9IC1Gdx2fhr0hZLKuG5QQTEex83XNSLLurQ2SbtBWON7WvjBWPOypsl00eBYr4U8tRJ98HL8Zjoh9IsKPUX8yJHRn-O7oHhj9M/s1600/DSC_0564.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0S1fLI-STe7ybrabWryLKXUMFn9aZnbCDmN_0nvBsP9IC1Gdx2fhr0hZLKuG5QQTEex83XNSLLurQ2SbtBWON7WvjBWPOypsl00eBYr4U8tRJ98HL8Zjoh9IsKPUX8yJHRn-O7oHhj9M/s400/DSC_0564.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519016486124697154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">These cheesecake cupcakes are such a fun and easy treat. You may already have this recipe, my family has been using it for years, but I love it so much. It is really simple, but I love the flavor and texture of these little cupcakes! So yummy! And for some reason, I love these even more the next morning for breakfast...is that bad?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Ingredients:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Vanilla Wafers </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5 eggs </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 teaspoon almond extract </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup sugar </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Instructions: </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preheat oven to 300 degrees. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Combine all cheesecake ingredients (except the vanilla wafers) in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Place paper baking cups into muffin tins and place a vanilla wafer on the bottom of each and fill cups 2/3 full with cheesecake batter. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px Times"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bake for 35 or 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Right before you serve, fill with the fruit or mixture of your choice. ENJOY!</span></p>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942629688344498588.post-16310552961344135412010-09-14T20:07:00.000-07:002011-09-17T20:09:15.089-07:00Açaí Bowls= HEAVEN<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7SpyrxWDw0FRue9y5MdqCAVaTyNqDoHQUujMkc6I3bue1AL91SCkmwpSCnEVCr5DsEikbLWBPAKvVyD1SkamXMyHE1AoS45t3MEAVy9VijZTyNwlY_y0eZN7KoJinmB3w87DHAFF-z0/s1600/DSC_0608.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7SpyrxWDw0FRue9y5MdqCAVaTyNqDoHQUujMkc6I3bue1AL91SCkmwpSCnEVCr5DsEikbLWBPAKvVyD1SkamXMyHE1AoS45t3MEAVy9VijZTyNwlY_y0eZN7KoJinmB3w87DHAFF-z0/s400/DSC_0608.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653530073782298066" /></a><div style="text-align: center; ">This is easily one of the best breakfasts of all time. It is so refreshing and energizing. And it really is unbelievably delicious! It is a fruit smoothie poured over granola, topped with fresh fruit and coconut. The truth is, you don't need to have açaí. If I don't have açaí, I just use other fruits to make the smoothie, anything will do. I could eat this everyday- breakfast, lunch and dinner!</div><div style="text-align: center; ">P.S. Yes, that bazaar looking mess in the center of the bowl is my most favorite fruit on the planet, passion fruit! Love!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Also, I just had to add a few new pictures of my newest little munchkin LOVING these açaí bowls!! Obsessed with him!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0p-8yy8ltofQraJXZSvz9hioRkUY692-bU2sSEG6TN_8neLDWB2PkQPLBQ8iV1I2njKHtKC7BKJ21Ju7ePFWdzoYejiZVywcuRkpMa8ZWUal2L4J58YBxwGUexgqgfxcKFJtyXXKdA4/s1600/DSC_2372.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0p-8yy8ltofQraJXZSvz9hioRkUY692-bU2sSEG6TN_8neLDWB2PkQPLBQ8iV1I2njKHtKC7BKJ21Ju7ePFWdzoYejiZVywcuRkpMa8ZWUal2L4J58YBxwGUexgqgfxcKFJtyXXKdA4/s400/DSC_2372.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653530066572643202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2nKnACcT2r5BZN7Vxr_7QycVpkZHw2ESwGfn_8nqSuM3edURQuFbnHg9Di_qrFZye4rrNedddd8MoD_7rRpdonK6-ermzCu4qPRtbNp_yIt6nSRtlb-WsOX97N48PragWuPzIbva7pw/s1600/DSC_2373.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2nKnACcT2r5BZN7Vxr_7QycVpkZHw2ESwGfn_8nqSuM3edURQuFbnHg9Di_qrFZye4rrNedddd8MoD_7rRpdonK6-ermzCu4qPRtbNp_yIt6nSRtlb-WsOX97N48PragWuPzIbva7pw/s400/DSC_2373.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653530062924765042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYIE2QLikQ2xXosEN1_uFgZWCJoFa9KI_ZXG0neyBpwzMP-PowMlBOQAbaZBl-Tta9oGcgrpoat6CqoAeOAh-16iUPV2g_a3OrZHtf-nR81Isthwdl8y_ohvBHr3FRL_IckAG9Q8N0iM/s1600/DSC_0614.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYIE2QLikQ2xXosEN1_uFgZWCJoFa9KI_ZXG0neyBpwzMP-PowMlBOQAbaZBl-Tta9oGcgrpoat6CqoAeOAh-16iUPV2g_a3OrZHtf-nR81Isthwdl8y_ohvBHr3FRL_IckAG9Q8N0iM/s400/DSC_0614.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516974115478284322" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><b>FRUIT SMOOTHIE:</b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">Anything goes really. Any combination of frozen fruits, juice and ice. My personal favorites are berries, peaches and always a frozen banana. And I love it with orange juice, but apple juice is good too.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">I have my favorite granola recipe below, or you can just use store-bought. Either way it is a perfectly beautiful treat! Enjoy!</span></p></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8auedwmTyEgjiVtjLN38z936YnZ5P75QAZt3nzsdzCIjmFXv8NFXJ6jEWlSg1TznZnm1XD5B7PQ446a1NrtbZqjlyQ1D9dpW6Es_bLEVcb-GJXNj5kEGaKtHhXGvZhtJLbkK-uDl0ZRM/s1600/DSC_0627.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8auedwmTyEgjiVtjLN38z936YnZ5P75QAZt3nzsdzCIjmFXv8NFXJ6jEWlSg1TznZnm1XD5B7PQ446a1NrtbZqjlyQ1D9dpW6Es_bLEVcb-GJXNj5kEGaKtHhXGvZhtJLbkK-uDl0ZRM/s400/DSC_0627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516974107932155522" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span></p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><b>INGREDIENTS FOR THE GRANOLA</b>:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1/2 cup butter</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1/3 cup brown sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1/4 cup honey</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1/4 cup flour</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1/2 tsp vanilla</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1/2 tsp almond extract</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1 tsp cinnamon</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">2 cups Rice Krispie cereal</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">2 cups oats</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1 cup shredded coconut</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1 cup Craisins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">1/2 cup chopped nuts</span></p></span></span><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"><b>INSTRUCTIONS:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">Heat oven to 325 degrees.<span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.<span> </span>When the butter is melted whisk in sugar, honey, flour, vanilla, almond extract & cinnamon.<span> </span>Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients, (except the coconut, nuts and craisins).<span> </span>Mix well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">Transfer the mixture onto a baking pan with wax paper on it.<span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.<span> </span>Allow the granola to cool for 1 hour in the pan.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Monotype Corsiva';">*I add the coconut, nuts and dried fruit the last 5 minutes of baking so they don’t get too brown.</span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitr2xrKxgWW55P3ilfpmIfZT58Qpd0PE5Yxpj6X6WNOa48Hy7oOKQLvf4s6cwSAKV2a3Ox3UngeFnwx4FZx8lknCgGMUi5BJtgiqLrcofZFkgWQh-ypsPfyY9Xu_7Jwit8Rz9iLfz1qK4/s1600/DSC_0630.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitr2xrKxgWW55P3ilfpmIfZT58Qpd0PE5Yxpj6X6WNOa48Hy7oOKQLvf4s6cwSAKV2a3Ox3UngeFnwx4FZx8lknCgGMUi5BJtgiqLrcofZFkgWQh-ypsPfyY9Xu_7Jwit8Rz9iLfz1qK4/s400/DSC_0630.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516974102791028098" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Mitchell.Lindsay.Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227614907024221640noreply@blogger.com0