tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44110950444226873842024-02-06T19:00:19.313-08:00Kitchen InventionsSpicing up the ordinary! Join me in my adventures of making Kitchen Inventions!Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-54909775623593935192014-09-18T15:39:00.003-07:002014-09-18T15:40:36.848-07:00Fried Pumpkin Bites!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been in the mood to make something pumpkin. And waiting until it gets colder is not going to happen anymore. So I invited a friend of mine over so we could bake together. But I wanted to do something completely out of the norm. When I was at the grocery store a week ago I saw wonton wrappers and thought "I can work this into an upcoming meal somehow!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yesterday I started thinking about what I wanted to make when Lindsay came over. We had talked about the usual: pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, etc. But then it hit me. Why not make a pumpkin filling, place it in a wonton wrapper, fry it, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, and then drizzle a sugar glaze on top of it all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My mouth was watering at the thought.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, without further delay, here it is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And just in case you are wondering if this is really good and worth the effort (even though Lindsay and I both LOVED it), this is what your face will look like while eating it:</span></div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 tsp pumpkin pie mixture</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg (if you don't grind it fresh, please omit)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin, sugars, spices, and vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Spread all wonton wrappers out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Using a piping bag (or just a regular gallon size baggie will work as well), squeeze about 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin mixture onto the middle of the wontons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Using a brush (or just a finger will work), spread the egg mixture along the edges of the wonton wrappers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. Fold the wontons over in half so they make a triangle and use a fork to crimp down the edges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Heat up the coconut oil (about 1/8" high of whatever pan you are using) to 350 degrees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. Carefully place the wonton wrappers (I did 4 at a time) in the pan. Flip when they start to brown (about 30-45 seconds per side).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Every year on Christmas Eve my family has always made potato soup. So when it gets cold outside (and in Texas, it has definitely gotten cold with ice EVERYWHERE and no school for a few days) it was time to make a big pot of it in the crock pot. But I wanted to spice it up a little and add my own twist to the plain but bone warming favorite. I decided to add some peppers, onions, garlic, and chorizo sausage! The verdict? Second helpings were dished out. This is the version I was asked to make the next time we make potato soup in our house!</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Roughly 10 butter or red potatoes, chopped (half or all peeled)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 red onion, chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 bell peppers, chopped (your choice of color but I used red and orange)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 tbsp finely minced garlic</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 cups chicken stock</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 cup milk (or half & half)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 package of sausage (your choice, but I used precooked chorizo) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 Tbsp EVOO </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Salt & Pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">minced cilantro (optional for garnish)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">shaved parmesan cheese (optional, baked for garnish)</span></li>
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My aunt, cousins and I make this recipe and I honestly don't even know where it came from. It was something I just remember drinking and it always making me feel warm inside and/or curing whatever was ailing me. It is one of those drinks that will cure the feeling of "cold bones", which I often have in the winter. I have changed the recipe up a little, added more spice to suit me, along with subbing out the sugar for honey. It is made often when it is cold at my house. You could also put everything in a crock pot and let it simmer for a couple of hours. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!</div>
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<li>3 large (or 9 small) tea bags</li>
<li>Water (enough to fill pot 2/3 full) </li>
<li>1 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate</li>
<li>1 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate</li>
<li>1 cup sugar OR 3/4 cup honey (or a mixture of both until you find your perfect sweetness) </li>
<li>4-5 (or more if you want more spice) cinnamon sticks</li>
<li>10 (or more if you want more spice) cloves</li>
<li>1-2 tbsp mulling spices</li>
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Let me start this off by saying that my son hates zucchini. Anytime I fix it he eats just one bite to satisfy me and then throws the rest away. I've tried to hide it within meals, but most of the time he catches me. When I saw zucchini on sale at the store it made me remember when I made a dish in grad school for my roommate and I using zucchini as a replacement for the noodles. Both of us dined over this new found comfort food and loved every last bite! This was a nod to my wonderful best friend Jill and an attempt to once and for all get my son to eat zucchini. </div>
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<li>2 large (or 3 medium) sized zucchini</li>
<li>1 purple onion, chopped to your desire size</li>
<li>1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped</li>
<li>2lbs hot italian sausage (can substitute sweet to take out the heat)</li>
<li>1/2 t red pepper flakes (can omit if worried about spice) </li>
<li>2 cans stewed tomatoes</li>
<li>1 can tomato paste</li>
<li>3 sprigs of rosemary</li>
<li>1 T italian seasoning</li>
<li>1 pgk spaghetti seasoning</li>
<li>1 8oz carton ricotta cheese</li>
<li>1 cup mozzarella cheese</li>
<li>About 4 T EVOO</li>
<li>Salt & Pepper to season</li>
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.</div>
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3. Drizzle baking dish with EVOO and lay HALF of the sliced zucchini into the bottom and sprinkle with chopped red peppers, salt and pepper.</div>
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4. Cook onions, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt & pepper over med-high heat to caramelize.</div>
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5. Spread onions over the zucchini and pepper mixture.</div>
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I love a fruity, tasty and healthy drink on a hot summer day! So I wanted to create something full of flavor and antioxidants that even kids would prefer over a soda! Kelly and I loved it, so I hope your family does too!</div>
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<li>the juice from 2 large lemons</li>
<li>the zest of 1 of the lemons</li>
<li>2 T agave syrup</li>
<li>1-2 cups of ice (depending on how slushy you want your drink) </li>
<li>3 cups pomegranate juice</li>
<li>roughly 3 cups ginger ale</li>
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1. Add your lemon juice, zest, agave, ice and pomegranate juice to a blender and blend on high to puree everything.</div>
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It's no secret that I love to bake. My family and friends know that crazy things come out of my kitchen, but everyone loves the ones that contain chocolate! Well, on this new diet, I haven't had any chocolate yet and I really needed some brownies! So here is my version of gluten, egg & dairy free brownies! Both Kelly & Kiir couldn't believe how well they turned out. And, they were (and still are after a week) incredibly moist! Enjoy :) <br />
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PS, I had two close friends taste-test this for me.<br />
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<u>First friend:</u><br />
"That's horrible! I hate dark chocolate!"<br />
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<u>Second friend:</u><br />
"This is amazing! I LOVE dark chocolate!<br />
Are you seriously telling me this is semi-healthy? Please box this and sell it!" <br />
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As you can tell, you have to like dark chocolate to like these brownies! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<li>1/3 c brown rice flour</li>
<li>1/8 c unsweetened cocoa </li>
<li>1 3/4 c bittersweet chocolate chips (at least 60%)</li>
<ul><li>save 3/4 c for later</li>
</ul><li>1/4 cup coconut oil</li>
<li>1 pinch of salt</li>
<li>30 grams of Stevia</li>
<li>1 t almond extract </li>
<ul><li>We can't use vanilla due to an allergic reaction, but you can if you want!</li>
</ul><li>1/2 c flax seed/water egg substitute (find the recipe <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/flax-vegan-egg-substitute-104832">here</a>)</li>
<li>1 c walnuts (optional)</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Let rest until semi-cooled and then serve!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-18979854296182321702012-03-06T15:36:00.000-08:002012-03-06T15:36:51.662-08:00Dirty Chai Tea Latte<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFP74PYHKh_f42t0eGK218RwuQ-R2nCtZ8NocTRa6MsFYMvAj47VdlPNezz-7usfeBpwAjmNHoocdQU3CcFvrvP4pd2LkBajNZBf0FvNbQq9Jjp6Q8IUPnesNfJnE6IyPKM1LlxJ9LS0/s1600/PICT0186B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFP74PYHKh_f42t0eGK218RwuQ-R2nCtZ8NocTRa6MsFYMvAj47VdlPNezz-7usfeBpwAjmNHoocdQU3CcFvrvP4pd2LkBajNZBf0FvNbQq9Jjp6Q8IUPnesNfJnE6IyPKM1LlxJ9LS0/s320/PICT0186B.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">First, you are probably all wondering what a "dirty" chai tea latte is. Dirty means it has a shot of espresso in it. My version, however, just has instant espresso powder. I woke up on a Saturday morning craving a wonderfully pipping hot cup of a chai tea latte, knowing full well that we can not have dairy. Then I thought about how coconut milk might actually make it taste even better! We're technically not supposed to have coffee on this diet, but that's an allergy our son is having so I made a semi-exception and used espresso powder for the taste of it. If you like chai tea lattes plain, you can omit it, but my aunt & cousin introduced me to this and I love it because it takes away some of the super sweet taste of the latte and makes it perfect!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Ingredients</u>:</b></span></div><ul><li>1 c Chai tea mixture</li>
<ul><li><i>You can make your own or if you're in a hurry, buy it in a container from your local grocery. I used a premixed Starbucks version for this recipe.</i></li>
</ul><li> 1 c Coconut milk</li>
<li>1 pinch (1/8 t) instant espresso powder</li>
<ul><li><i>You can substitute instant coffee but double the amount.</i></li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Bring the chai tea to a boil.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hope you enjoy this cup of amazingness as much as I did! Of course, serving along side a plate of freshly baked banana nut muffins helps. You can find that recipe <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2012/03/banana-nut-muffins.html">HERE</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bon Appetit! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> For those of you that follow, you know that we are on a crazy new diet with tons of restrictions. If you didn't know, you can read more about it <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-good-food-without-all-of-good.html">HERE</a>. Those that know me can attest to the fact that this is making my life extremely hard because I love food so much it is killing me to not eat some of my favorite things! I was reassured by a friend this morning that we truly have a sovereign God because He has placed me (the person that LOVES to cook and invent new things) into the life of our wonderful child so that I can use the gifts only He has given me to go on this journey as a family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In Hebrews 13:21, the author says</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"May He equip you with all you need for doing His will. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>every good thing that is pleasing to Him. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>All glory to Him forever and ever! Amen."</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I am so thankful that He will equip me with the creativity and strength to get through this diet, bring us closer together as a family, and realize that we only need Him!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">That being said, I wanted to share with you my latest invention that we all loved so much I will probably make them each week: Banana Nut Muffins. This was a true test to see if I could go completely dairy, sugar, corn, egg & gluten free and it still taste good. I have to tell you that both my son and husband say that they cannot tell ANY difference between this and my regular ones!!!!! Yes, this diet is possible! :D I hope you enjoy this fabulously healthy banana nut muffins as much as we did (and continue to by way of left overs!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Ingredients:</b></u></span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Yields 12 regular or 24 mini-muffins </i></div><ul><li>1 3/4 cups oat flour</li>
<ul><li><i>You can use any gluten free flour, but I like oat flour best for baking and the cost isn't as expensive as some of the others like coconut flour.</i></li>
</ul><li>1 1/3 t cream of tartar</li>
<li>2/3 t baking soda</li>
<ul><li><i>We cannot use baking powder because it has corn starch in it and our diet does not allow for corn. If you want, you can use 2 t baking powder in place of the cream of tartar and baking soda. </i></li>
</ul><li>1 t cinnamon </li>
<li>1/4 t salt</li>
<li>8 t stevia</li>
<li>1/4 c flax seed water mixture</li>
<ul><li>This is an egg substitute that you can make by mixing 1 T flax seed with 3 T water over heat. <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/flax-vegan-egg-substitute-104832">Here</a> is a link w/directions.</li>
</ul><li>1/2 c coconut milk</li>
<li>1/4 c coconut oil</li>
<li>3/4 c mashed bananas (roughly 2 large bananas) </li>
<li>1/2 c chopped walnuts (or any nut you would like) </li>
<li>1/4 c honey </li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Grease and sprinkle with powder twelve regular sized muffin cups or 24 mini muffin tins and set aside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">11. For regular sized muffins, bake for 16-18 minutes. For mini-muffins, bake for 8-10 minutes.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> 12. Cool for 5 minutes then serve!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love eating muffins with a pipping hot cup of something! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here I have a dairy free dirty chai tea latte. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't worry, I'll post a recipe for that in the near future. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then, Bon Appetit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</a></div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-89395397416869194902012-02-26T06:11:00.000-08:002012-02-26T06:11:14.564-08:00Blueberry Pancakes<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lqf4VQ6SdYrtDO_WhuO7DOAt0B7NpU0iFapIv2Zt6RD1fUnI1vJflBU0W_OGt7pHUD8rIurzfKIzwgXsrFw-J5zbKvwCDY3HBlgtLa9RAOpp3mbW-GdfrdMNS_Putbl7_nnukaSecFQ/s1600/PICT0132.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lqf4VQ6SdYrtDO_WhuO7DOAt0B7NpU0iFapIv2Zt6RD1fUnI1vJflBU0W_OGt7pHUD8rIurzfKIzwgXsrFw-J5zbKvwCDY3HBlgtLa9RAOpp3mbW-GdfrdMNS_Putbl7_nnukaSecFQ/s320/PICT0132.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Those of you that read yesterday's blog post know about this crazy diet we are undergoing because of some food allergies and sensitivities our son is having. Mostly, we are following a gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and corn-free diet (amongst a few other things you can read more about <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-good-food-without-all-of-good.html">here</a>). I woke up yesterday morning craving something I thought I couldn't have (like most dieters out there) and realized that I COULD have it, I just had to be creative in the way I prepared it! I just needed to find substitutes for the milk, eggs and sweeteners! The following is the recipe I used and if I don't say so myself, they were mighty tasty. More importantly I got a "those aren't bad!" response from our son that kept snacking on them after he came home from playing soccer! That means it's a keeper. I hope you enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and in the past 2 days I have come to LOVE Coconut Oil! I have never used it before but it is super healthy and amazingly tasty! Here's what it looks like in case you've never seen it in the store before:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe will yield roughly 12 medium sized pancakes (5 inch diameter).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Ingredients:</b></u></span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pancake Batter: </b></div><ul><li>3 T flax seed</li>
<li>3/4 C water</li>
<li>2 C coconut milk</li>
<li>1 T honey</li>
<li>1 T molasses (I normally hate this stuff, but it's good for you and it works here!) </li>
<li>1 1/2 C white rice flour (or coconut flour)</li>
<li>2 t baking soda</li>
<li>1/2 t sea salt</li>
<li>1/2 t cinnamon</li>
<li>1/4 t freshly ground nutmeg (if you don't grind it fresh, don't use it b/c it won't taste the same) </li>
<li>1 C blueberries </li>
<li>1/2 t lemon zest (optional, but I love it with blueberries)</li>
<li>1 t coconut oil (to grease the skillet)</li>
<li>Syrup for topping: coconut nectar, agave, 100% maple syrup....just pick a healthy one! </li>
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<b>Blueberry Compote</b><br />
<ul><li>1 1/2 C blueberries</li>
<li>1/2 t Stevia (natural sweetener)</li>
<li>2 T coconut oil</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Directions</u>:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Pancake Batter: </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. For your egg substitute:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Combine water and flax seed in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. In the meantime, whisk all of the dry ingredients and lemon zest together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Pour the cooled egg substitute into a bowl with all of the wet ingredients and whip until combined.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the meantime....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>For the compote:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Heat coconut oil until melted in a sauce pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Add the blueberries and Stevia and saute on low until mixture resembles a compote.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">11. Add to the top of the pancakes, along with a drizzle of your favorite healthy syrup and devour!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The taste to me was great! The texture was a little different, but extra moist (which I liked.) I hope all of you healthy foodies give it a whirl and let me know what you think!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit!</div> <br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-67646857851338923522012-02-25T10:19:00.002-08:002012-02-25T16:18:55.438-08:00Making good food without all of the good stuff? Is that even possible???<div style="text-align: center;">We recently found out through some blood work that our son is allergic to the following foods:</div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>wheat</li>
<li>eggs</li>
<li>dairy</li>
<li>soy</li>
<li>corn</li>
<li>beans</li>
<li>ginger</li>
<li>coffee</li>
<li>malt</li>
<li>legumes</li>
<li>shellfish</li>
<li>casein</li>
<li>grapes</li>
<li>avocado</li>
<li>cabbage</li>
<li>cucumber</li>
<li>mustard seed</li>
<li>most nuts</li>
<li>vanilla</li>
<li>green pepper</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can you picture my reaction when we were told this? Me, the lover of all foods! How is it even possible to have reactions to all of those things? And I'm just telling you the things making his intestines fall apart. He has other sensitivities I'm not even mentioning! So what did we do after we found out? Like any good family finding out that we might have cancer but that there is a cure...we went out and celebrated with some good cancer food before we had to give it up! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey, don't judge! I needed some gelato to help me say goodbye!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, we are now starting on a 102 day journey on this diet until our son finishes a brain cognitive program (through <a href="http://www.brainbalancecenters.com/">Brain Balance</a>). After completion of the program, we can re-introduce the foods one at a time. If there is no reaction to them, we can keep eating them. If there is a reaction, they are off the table completely. However, I honestly think if I can live gluten free, we probably will try to even after the diet's over.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">At first I went into mourning, thinking about everything I now could not cook with or worse...EAT! However, it has now become a challenge of how creative I can become cooking extremely healthy and flavorful food in my kitchen. We are 2 days into the 102 day journey and so far, I don't feel as limited as I did at first. Also, when we left Central Market, we had enough groceries for breakfast, lunch & dinner on this diet and spent LESS than our weekly allotted amount! Win Win!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This morning I had a craving for blueberry pancakes and decided to figure out a way to make them without the regular ingredients. Come to find out, it worked! I'll share that recipe with you tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then...Bon Appetit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-36020315349189428742011-11-06T14:18:00.000-08:002011-11-06T14:29:38.279-08:00Nutella Hot Chocolate<div style="text-align: center;">Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things to make & devour when it starts to get cold outside. I love the intense chocolate flavor it has when you make it from scratch & can add whatever you want into it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was at home on one of those cold days I was daydreaming new inventions that would be fun to make & this was one of them. Yes, I know I'm weird to daydream about interesting food combinations, but I am what I am. And hey, you're benefiting right?! So after thinking it up, I've made it a couple of times & I think the below ratios are the perfect combination. I wouldn't be surprised if you started seeing this pop up as a new drink at Starbucks...it's just that good! Hey <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/">Starbucks</a>, want to use my recipe? You know you want to! Just try a cup & you'll see how irresistible it is!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Ingredients:</b></u></span><br />
<ul><li>6 cups whole milk</li>
<li>2 cups half & half</li>
<li>3/4 cup Nutella</li>
<li>1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels</li>
<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>
<li>2 T vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 pinch instant coffee (you don't taste it but it intensifies the chocolate flavor)</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Directions:</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Bring milk and half & half to almost a boil. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Turn heat off and whisk in sugar, vanilla and instant coffee until blended/dissolved. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Whisk in chocolate morsels until completely melted. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Pour into a thermos or your favorite mug and serve. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-82760452800065134482011-08-15T19:59:00.000-07:002011-08-15T19:59:57.190-07:00Spinach Tomato Cream Sauce w/Meatballs & Pasta<div style="text-align: center;">Not only is it hard to get veggies inside the stomachs of my husband and son, but to make matters worse, my husband is allergic to raw produce! Yes, that means he actually has a scientific reason for not being able to eat fresh vegetables and fruits! Being the veggie & fruit lover myself, this make cooking a little harder for me to please everyone involved. Therefore, I have to try and sneak in a variety of veggies whenever I can! The following is an example of an invention I came up with when I looked in my fridge and wanted to figure out a way to make them eat the yummy spinach they detest on any other occasion. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Ingredients:</b></u></span><br />
<ul><li>1 cup chicken broth</li>
<li>3 cups spinach</li>
<li>1 red onion (roughly chopped)</li>
<li>1 tbsp minced garlic</li>
<li>2 tbsp EVOO </li>
<li>1/2 cup milk</li>
<li>1/2 cup whipping cream (can substitute 1/2 & 1/2)</li>
<li>3 tbsp flour </li>
<li>1/4 cup parmesean cheese</li>
<li>2 cans diced tomatoes (drained)</li>
<li>1 tsp cayenne pepper</li>
<li>1/2 tsp black pepper (divided)</li>
<li>1/2 tsp salt (divided)</li>
<li>1 lb meat of your choice (optional)</li>
<ul><li>I like meat balls, but you can use turkey, beef or sausage</li>
</ul><li>1 (12 oz) box of pasta (I used egg noodles but anything will work)</li>
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</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Directions:</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Heat pot to medium heat & saute EVOO w/the chopped onion, 1/4 tsp salt & a pinch of pepper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. When the onions are soft (after about 5 minutes), add chicken broth & garlic, </div><div style="text-align: center;">& saute for about another 2 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Place spinach in a blender and add the onion, garlic, broth mixture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Turn on the blender for about 20 seconds until pureed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Pour sauce back into pot, add the cayenne pepper and the remainder of the </div><div style="text-align: center;">salt & pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. In a bowl, whisk the milk & flour together until blended.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour into bowls and top with some freshly grated parmesean cheese!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-3807157318078869332011-08-08T19:46:00.000-07:002011-08-08T19:46:37.128-07:00Mexican Chicken<div style="text-align: center;">This is a simple and easy recipe for a busy family that wants good tasting, but quick meals! It is a base recipe and you can serve it all different ways depending on your family's love for food. Here are just a few examples of how you can twist this into a variety of meals:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1. Make the salsa and top with the chicken (optional, add cheese & sour cream)! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2. Place salsa and chicken in a flour tortilla and roll into a burrito!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3. Roll chicken & cheese in small tortillas, top with salsa & cheese, and bake (enchiladas viola!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>4. Cut up chicken & place in tortilla w/cheese for a quesadilla (optional, serve the salsa on side)!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>5. Cut up chicken & place on top of tortilla chips w/cheese & bake for nachos!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>6. Cut up chicken & use as fajita meat! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, this is very versatile and the combinations seem endless! </div><div style="text-align: center;">For presentation purposes, I made option #1.</div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Ingredients:</b></u></span><br />
<i>Serves roughly 4-6 people</i><br />
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<i><u><b>For the Chicken:</b></u></i><br />
<ul><li>1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil</li>
<li>1/3 cup water</li>
<li>1/3 cup lime juice (fresh is best)</li>
<li>the zest of 1 lime (optional)</li>
<li>1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)</li>
<li>1/3 cup Mexican Taco seasoning</li>
<li>6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts OR 1 pound chicken tenders </li>
</ul><u><i><b>For the Salsa:</b></i></u><br />
<ul><li> 1 can black beans, rinsed</li>
<li>1 can of corn, drained (or roughly 2 cups frozen)</li>
<li>1 cup salsa</li>
<li>Salt & Pepper for taste</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Directions:</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Mix all ingredients in a large zip-lock baggy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Add chicken, coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes (no more than 2 hours.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. You can cook the chicken in the oven or on the stove:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Stove (medium heat):</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tenders: 3-5 minutes per side</div><div style="text-align: center;">Breasts: 5-7 minutes per side</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Oven (425 degrees):</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tenders: 15 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Breasts: 20 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Combine Salsa, Beans & Corn in a pot and simmer on low for 5 minutes until corn is tender.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve using the method of your choice listed above, or an entirely new invention of your own! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit!<br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-11199095087136736952011-08-07T16:18:00.000-07:002011-08-07T16:18:36.651-07:00Dashboard Cookies!<div style="text-align: center;">Yes, that's right, I'm cooking my cookies on the dashboard of my car! This is a great way for college students that live in the dorm, or kids that want to have fun cooking to make homemade cookies on a HOT summer day without using an oven! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This post will not include a recipe, but will teach a new and fun technique. Since temperatures have been hitting 110-115 lately in Texas, a friend sent me an <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14174161/ns/us_news-weird_news/t/how-hot-was-it-dashboard-oven-hot/#.Tjy3qGHFKSp">article</a> and asked me to try it. I love challenges, so I decided to try it this Saturday morning (when I had the time to sit at home and not have to use my car for a few hours.) The result...well, you'll have to see for yourself! Happy car baking!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Ingredients/Supplies:</b></u></span><br />
<ul><li>1 batch of cookie dough (bought or made are both okay)</li>
<li>1 vehicle, parked in the sun</li>
<li>Temperatures getting to 100 degrees or higher</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Lay parchment paper on a baking sheet & lightly grease with cooking spray.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Slice or form 1/4" thick cookies & place on parchment paper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Place baking sheet on top of an elevated surface on the dashboard of your car.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>TIP: You want to elevate the cookie sheet for two reasons:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>A. So your dashboard does not get messed up by the hot metal, and</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>B. So the bottom of the cookies will slightly crisp and the cookies will cook evenly.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Close the doors to your car and do not open for 2-1/2 hours!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After 1 hour they should look like this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After 2 hours they should look like this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When they are ready (it was 2.5 hours for me), they should look like this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Check the edges of the cookies briefly to see if they are done. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If not, close the door and let the cookies bake longer, checking every 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Remove baking sheet and let cool inside of your house for a few minutes before eating.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>TIP: Crack the windows of your car after removing the cookies</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>so it doesn't smell like cookies for an eternity!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The result...delicious, almost perfect cookies! The only thing that is not quite perfect are the bottoms.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are a little softer than an oven would allow, but I prefer softer cookies any day of the week!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-42015482311609020712011-08-06T07:36:00.000-07:002011-08-06T07:38:55.692-07:00Banana Pudding Surprise!<div style="text-align: center;">At my house growing up, banana pudding was not an everyday thing. It was more of a special occasion or church pot luck dessert. It was the perfect sweet dish on a hot summer day. So since we're averaging high temperatures this summer in the 110 range, I knew this would hit the spot! Normally, I would prefer making homemade pudding & whipped cream, but I wanted to try a quicker, and therefore easier version. Oh, & the surprise is a coconut cream layer & the gingersnaps! I hope it's thick & luxurious bites are pleasing to your mouth on these HOT summer days!<br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Ingredients</u>:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">This fills a trifle bowl, but would probably fill a 13 x 9 casserole dish as well.</span></i><b> </b></span><br />
<ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 (5 oz) package instant banana pudding mix</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 cups cold milk</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 tbsp vanilla extract</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 tbsp coconut extract </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed & divided</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 package vanilla wafers (you will probably have a few left over)</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1/2 a bag of gingersnap cookies, crushed </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">6-7 bananas, sliced</li>
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1. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a large mixing bowl, beat the pudding mix & milk for 2 minutes until thick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">2. Gently pour in the condensed milk and blend until smooth. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">4. Pour the coconut extract in the remainder whipped topping and stir until blended, then set aside.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">5. In the trifle bowl, begin laying in this order:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Wafers, 1/2 of the ginger snack crumbs, pudding mixture, bananas & coconut whipped cream, </span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">then repeat a second time.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><i>WAFERS</i></span><br />
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<i>GINGER SNAP CRUMBS </i><br />
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<i>PUDDING MIXTURE</i><br />
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BANANAS<br />
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COCONUT CREAM<br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">6. Repeat a second layer.</span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">7. On the top of the second layer of coconut whipped cream, add another layer of wafers and pudding.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">8. On top of the pudding, add a mixture of bananas and wafers in a pretty pattern.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">8. Chill for 4-16 hours & serve. </span><br />
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</span></div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-53605034558714367522011-08-03T11:33:00.000-07:002011-08-03T11:38:43.882-07:00Light and Fluffy Scones<div style="text-align: center;">A few years ago I was invited by a group of ladies to attend a wonderful high tea. We had it in a reception room at church and it was so much fun. My favorite part was the scones served with whip cream. They were amazing, addicting, and hard to stop devouring! What I love most is that you can add anything to this recipe! I am making three different kinds, but you can use any dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, etc. in it or just make it plain. The best part is that they keep pretty well for a couple of days so you can make them ahead.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The base recipe is constant for all of them, but today I want to share with you my recipe for:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Chip Scones, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Chip Coffee Scones, </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">and Date White Chocolate Walnut Scones! </span></b><br />
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They are all fun and pleasing to your heart. :)<br />
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<i>Yields 12 large or 24 small scones</i><br />
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<u><b>Base Recipe:</b></u><br />
<ul><li>1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)</li>
<li>1/2 cup cake flour (can substitute all-purpose, but cake flour makes it lighter)</li>
<li>1/3 cup sugar</li>
<li>4 tsp baking powder</li>
<li>1 tsp salt</li>
<li>1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter (cut into small pieces)</li>
<li>1 cup half & half (can substitute 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup whipping cream)</li>
<li>Glaze:</li>
<ul><li>1/2 cup powder sugar</li>
<li>1-1/2 tbsp milk (a tad bit more if too thick)</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>
</ul></ul><u><b>Chocolate Chip Scones:</b></u><br />
<ul><li>1 heaping cup of chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate are good for this recipe)</li>
</ul><u><b>Chocolate Chip Coffee Scones:</b></u><br />
<ul><li>1 heaping cup of chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate are good for this recipe) </li>
<li>4 tbsp instant coffee</li>
</ul><ul></ul><u><b>Date White Chocolate Walnut Scones:</b></u><br />
<ul><li>1/2 cup dried dates, roughly chopped</li>
<li>1/2 cup white chocolate</li>
<li>1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions:</b></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Grease a baking sheet or parchment paper and set aside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. To a food processor, add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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4. Add the cut up butter and quickly cut it in with the food processor until the mixture is crumbly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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5. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. If making plain, skip to step 8.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Add the chocolate chips, nuts, fruit, or whatever you want to add to your scones and stir. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Do NOT add the instant coffee yet.)<br />
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<u><b>Chocolate Chips </b></u><br />
<i>For both the plain chocolate chip scones AND chocolate chip coffee scones:</i><br />
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<b><u>Date White Chocolate Walnut Scones</u></b><br />
<i>Chop up dates & walnuts before stirring into mixture:</i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. If making with coffee, add 4 tbsp of the instant coffee to a 1 cup measuring container </div><div style="text-align: center;">and add enough boiling water (about 1-2 tbsp) to dissolve. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Add enough half & half to fill up to the 1 cup line so you have 1 cup of liquid.<br />
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8. Pour half & half to the crumbled mixture and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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9. Flour your hands , then pour the dough onto a floured working surface.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Dump the dough on the board, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kneading">knead</a> 4-5 times and<br />
roll the dough out on the surface until it is about 1/2 inch in thickness.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">11. Use a pizza cutter or cookie shape to cut into the shape/sizes you would like.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I prefer smaller because there's more to go around!<br />
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<i><b>Tip: Cut into a rectangle, then press the scraps into another rectangle so it is easy to cut. </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Serve warm or place in a sealed container and serve within 48 hours.<br />
Best served with a dollop of whip cream! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit!<br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-39752829902249649702011-08-02T11:12:00.000-07:002011-08-02T11:12:07.549-07:00Jalapeno & Lime Black Bean Tostadas<div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes I get home & I don't want to go out to eat, but I want to make something quick & simple for dinner that will be tasty & fill up my boys. This is one of those meals. We make it often in the Carson house & it has become a favorite. I hope you enjoy this easy Mexican dish from my heart, to your home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Ingredients</u>:</b></span><br />
yields 5 tostadas<br />
<ul><li>1 can of black beans, rinsed</li>
<li>1 jalapeno, roughly chopped</li>
<li>1/4 cup salsa</li>
<li>1 lime (you will need both the zest & juice)</li>
<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>
<li>pinch of black pepper</li>
<li>avocado (optional, for the topping)</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Preheat oven to broiling (500 degrees.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Pour salsa, jalapeno pieces, the zest & juice from a whole lime, salt & pepper into a nonstick pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Saute on medium-low heat for about 3 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Add the rinsed beans, stir, and saute until the beans are warmed (about 2-3 minutes.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. In the meantime, put tostada shells on a baking pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Use a spoon and top the tostada shells with the bean salsa mixture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Top with cheddar cheese.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted (roughly 3-5 minutes.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">9. You can serve as is, or top with avocado pieces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like to drizzle with a cilantro sauce (from Costco), but my boys like them plain.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit! </div><br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-46673942711613248862011-08-01T08:36:00.000-07:002011-08-01T08:48:44.182-07:00Breakfast Bites<div style="text-align: center;">I love finger food & when you're on the "go" in the morning or attending a morning social event, bite sized food is the way to go! Last weekend we had a girls retreat & what better food to eat on a Saturday morning than something that requires no utensils! It's fun to make, easy to clean up, & FAST! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first recipe is for<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">SAUSAGE BALLS!</span><br />
They remind me of potluck breakfasts at church when I was a kid. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They are savory and filling! My recipe makes them extra moist and</div><div style="text-align: center;">it's important to follow this recipe exactly if you want the same results.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The second recipe is for cinnamon sugar<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">BISCUIT BITES! </span><br />
These are simple and fun to make with kids! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just make sure they do the shaking and not the frying!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoy these as much as we did!</div><br />
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<b><u>Sausage Ball Ingredients</u>:</b><br />
<i>yields about 4 dozen medium sized balls</i><br />
<ul><li>1 lb <u>hot</u> country breakfast sausage (at room temperature)</li>
<ul><li>(this recipe is mild, so please use the hot because it won't be spicy, but you need that flavor!)</li>
</ul><li>1-1/2 cups baking mix (I just use Bisquick)</li>
<li>2-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese</li>
<li>1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese</li>
<li>1 heaping tbsp yogart</li>
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<b><u>Biscuit Bites Ingredients: </u></b><br />
<i>yields x4 the amount of biscuits in the can (so 1 can will make 40 bites)</i><b> </b><br />
<ul><li>1 can biscuits (the cheap kind is perfect with 10 biscuits in a can)</li>
<li>1/2 cup sugar</li>
<li>1 tbsp cinnamon</li>
<li>1 cup canola oil (or enough to be about 1 inch of oil in your pot)</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Sausage Ball Directions:</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
2. Put sausage in a bowl and pour all of the rest of the ingredients on top.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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3. Mix on low until everything is combined.<br />
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<i><b>TIP: You can also let your kids use their hands, but it's a tad bit more time consuming & messy. However, there's nothing more fun than cooking with your kids so if you have the time, have the fun! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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4. Use a tablespoon scooper to make the balls on a baking sheet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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5. Use your hands to roll the meat into balls.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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6. Bake for 12-14 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve warm!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Biscuit Bites Directions:</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Pour oil into frying pot and turn heat to medium-high.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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2. Meanwhile, cut up biscuit dough into fourths, </div><div style="text-align: center;">then separate each piece so they are not sticking to each other.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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3. Use a gallon size zip-lock bag and fill with the sugar & cinnamon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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4. Close the bag and shake to combine sugar & cinnamon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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5. When oil is hot enough for frying, drop about 1/4 of the dough pieces </div><div style="text-align: center;">(VERY CAREFULLY) into the pot.<br />
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6. Fry for about 5-10 seconds, stirring the entire time, until the dough pieces are golden brown.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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7. Remove the pieces from the oil and place on paper towel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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8. After about 10 seconds, pour the cooked pieces into the sugar & cinnamon and shake to coat. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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9. Remove from the baggie and place on serving dish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
10. Repeat the frying, drying and shaking steps until all dough pieces are complete.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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These are best when served warm!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoy these little breakfast bites from my kitchen!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit! <br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-63525674501666942202011-07-29T10:44:00.000-07:002011-07-30T21:19:37.595-07:00Mouth-Watering (make ahead) Manicotti<div style="text-align: center;">If you lived in my house you would know I love food from all over, but my favorite has to be Italian! Cheese is my soft spot (both on my tongue and around my body...haha) so this is a dish you might need to run to the gym after devouring, but it's well worth it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This dish is also an homage to one of my dearest friends, Jill Melendez. I remember how in college I always had to have some meat in my meals, but she could live off of Manicotti! I hope this dish is pleasing to her! I also wanted to come up with a dish that I could make the night or morning before so I can hang out with guests while it cooks! It's simple, flavorful and will knock your socks off! Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<u><b>Ingredients:</b></u><br />
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<i>For the Manicotti:</i><br />
<ul><li>1 box manicotti</li>
<li>32 ozs marinara sauce (bought or made w/my recipe of <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2011/06/simply-fresh-marinara-sauce.html">Simply Fresh Marinara</a>)</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained</li>
<ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">Try to get every ounce of water out so it doesn't make the cheese soggy </li>
</ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1/4 cup chopped fresh basil </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 tsp garlic powder </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 eggs (at room temperature)<br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 pint (2 cups) ricotta cheese <br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 tbsp Italian Seasoning <br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1/8 tsp salt</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1/4 tsp ground black pepper</li>
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<i>For the Sausage (if using):</i><br />
<ul><li> 10 Italian sausage links (I like to use hot, but sweet works if you're not a fan of spice)</li>
<li>24 ozs marinara sauce (bought or made w/my recipe of <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2011/06/simply-fresh-marinara-sauce.html">Simply Fresh Marinara</a>)</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Place manicotti shells into sink (with stopper in place) and pour a kettle's worth of boiling water on top, followed by hot water from your faucet to cover the shells, plus 1 inch more over the top.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>TIP: If you let the shells sit in this for </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>FIVE MINUTES</u>, then remove (see step #8), </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>they will cook 1/2 way and finish cooking in the oven. </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This will also allow for easier stuffing! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">9. </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Spay a casserole dish with nonstick spray and spread about 2 cups of marinara sauce in the bottom.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">10. Cut the tip off of the baggie (just a smidge smaller than the manicotti shells hole) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">& stuff mixture into uncooked pasta shells. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">TIP: I start stuffing on one end, then when it gets a little harder, </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">flip & stuff the rest from the other side. </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><i><b>This will make it go faster and you won't have breakage in your pasta shells! </b></i></span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">11. As you finish stuffing each shell, place on top of the marinara sauce in a single layer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">WAIT! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Do you have left over manicotti filling?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Here is an option of what to do with it to make an appetizer, or savory breakfast!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Just spread on some crusty bread, some small crackers, or even toast if you're all out of the others like me and bake under the broiler until the cheese bubbles!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Just like that you've put every bit of it to use :)</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><u><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">When ready to cook the manicotti (and sausage if using):</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><br />
</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">14. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">15. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">16. In the meantime, heat up a pot </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">(cast iron is my preference, but use what you got!) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">to medium-high heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">17. Add 3 tbsp of EVOO, followed by the sausage links.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">18. Brown the sides of the sausage (about 2 minutes per side.)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">They should look like the sausage links (in the picture above) on the left side when browned.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">19. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top, stir to coat the links and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">turn down the temperature to low so they can simmer while the manicotti bakes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">20. Right before the 40 minutes are up, remove the sausage links and place on a plate or board to cool.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">You can serve the manicotti on the plate, topped with sausage</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">OR</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">serve the sausage on the side</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">OR</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">just let guests plate how they see fit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><br />
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</span></div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-78316636612500792692011-07-26T06:49:00.000-07:002011-07-26T06:49:44.586-07:005 Minute Chocolate Cake!<div style="text-align: center;">I know you had to check this out because of the title alone, and you won't be disappointed! This truly is a cake that only takes 5 minutes to make AND cook!!! Well, that being said, it is only true if you have all of your ingredients out and the recipe at hand. So while the husband is cleaning up after dinner (because you cooked right?!?!?!), you and the kids are mixing and cooking dessert just in time for everyone to be ready to enjoy! It really is simple, delicious, and will WOW your friends and family!<br />
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<i>yields 1 cup of cake </i><br />
<i>(you can make one per person <strike>or split between 2 people</strike> because you're not going to want to share!) </i><br />
<ul><li>1 coffee mug (they can all be the same or different)</li>
<li>4 tbsp cake flour (do not use self-rising)</li>
<li>4 tbsp cocoa</li>
<li>4 tbsp sugar</li>
<li>1 pinch instant coffee (optional, but makes it taste better!)</li>
<li>1 egg (if you beat it in a separate container, it mixes better when you add it)</li>
<li>3 tbsp oil</li>
<li>3 tbsp milk</li>
<li>1/8 tsp vanilla</li>
<li>3 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)</li>
<li>powdered sugar (enough for dusting over the top) </li>
<li>Chocolate syrup (to drizzle over the top at the end) </li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Spray mug with non-stick cooking spray, then wipe out with paper towel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
2. Add dry ingredients to mug and mix them together with a fork.<br />
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3. Add the egg and mix well with fork<br />
(but do not over mix as it can make the dough hard.)<br />
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4. Pour in the oil, milk, & vanilla; mix well.<br />
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5. If using chocolate chips, mix in now.<br />
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<i><b>TIP: When adding chips (or nuts if the recipe calls for it), dust</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>with some flour and toss before adding them to a batter. Then </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>they won't all sink to the bottom of the baked good when it rises.</b></i><br />
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6. Put mug in the microwave<br />
<b>(yes you read correctly, the microwave!)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">and cook for <u>2 minutes and 30 seconds</u><br />
(if you have a temperature setting, cook on high.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
7. As the cake is cooking, it will rise over the top of the mug, but this is normal!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
8. Remove (carefully with oven mitts) from the microwave.<br />
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9. Using a toothpick, poke several (about 10) holes in the top of the cake.<br />
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10. Pour chocolate syrup over the top (however moist you want it to be.)<br />
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11. Allow the cake (and mug) to cool (about 3-5 minutes)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
12. Dust with powdered sugar & serve with a spoon, or dump the cake out and serve on a plate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Either way, it's a fun and delicious way to serve dessert!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Bon Appetit!<br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-67390284035535124242011-07-24T13:11:00.000-07:002011-07-24T13:21:07.725-07:00Balsamic Cream Pasta<div style="text-align: center;">This recipe all began when I wanted to serve my <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2011/07/balsamic-rosemary-chicken.html">Balsamic Rosemary Chicken</a> (that I posted yesterday) a different way than just as a meat entree. I thought I would try making a balsamic cream sauce for whole wheat pasta and sweet peas seemed like the best veggie to add in the mix. Feel free to substitute broccoli or something else if you are not a fan of peas. It's a great way to sneak a veggie in for a picky kid you might have under your roof. This dish can be served with or without the chicken (if you are a vegetarian). Also, if you are throwing a brunch, you can make this ahead of time and serve cold the next day! This meal will warm your heart and fill your stomach. I hope you enjoy!<br />
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<b><u>Ingredients:</u></b><br />
<ul><li>1 box pasta of your choice (I like using penne for this dish)</li>
<li>1 large (or 2 small) shallot, chopped (can substitute 1/2 purple onion)</li>
<li>2 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary</li>
<li>1 tsp finely minced garlic</li>
<li>1 tsp dried Italian seasoning </li>
<li>3/4 cup balsamic vinegar</li>
<li>1 bag frozen sweet peas (can substitute broccoli or asparagus if you are not a fan of peas) </li>
<li>1-1/2 cup whipping cream (you can use half & half if you are watching your calorie intake)</li>
<li>2 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 tsp pepper</li>
<li>2 tbsp EVOO</li>
<li><a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2011/07/balsamic-rosemary-chicken.html">Balsamic Rosemary Chicken</a> </li>
<ul><li>prepare chicken according to <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2011/07/balsamic-rosemary-chicken.html">recipe</a>, then cut into small pieces to toss in pasta</li>
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</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Bring water to boil in a pot for the pasta & prepare pasta according to box instructions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
2. In the meantime, heat a second pot to medium heat, add oil, shallots & 1/2 tsp of salt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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3. Cook shallots until translucent but be careful not to burn (roughly 3-4 minutes.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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4. Add garlic, dried seasonings, & vinegar and bring to a low boil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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5. Cook on low (uncovered) to reduce vinegar for about 5 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>TIP: If you are trying to reduce, cook something uncovered. </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>If you want to retain the liquid in a dish, cook with the lid on.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
6. In the meantime, take an unopened bag of sweet peas and place in your sink, filled 1/2 way with hot water. This will allow the peas to defrost & warm up while the sauce thickens.<br />
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7. Add cream & fresh rosemary to sauce and bring back to a low boil.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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8. Open the pea bag and strain all liquid.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
9. Pour peas into sauce and bring back to a slow boil for 2 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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10. Add pasta and toss to coat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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11. You can stop here and enjoy,</div><div style="text-align: center;">OR</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chop up <a href="http://kitcheninventions.blogspot.com/2011/07/balsamic-rosemary-chicken.html">Balsamic Rosemary Chicken</a> and toss again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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12. Turn off heat and serve! If you are a fan of cheese, top with some parmesan!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This can be served warm, or cold as a pasta salad! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Bon Appetit!<br />
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<ul><li>About 1 pound chicken breasts or tenders</li>
<li>1/2 cup balsamic vinegar</li>
<li>1/4 cup EVOO</li>
<li>2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped</li>
<li>1/2 tbsp dried Italian seasoning </li>
<li>1/2 tsp salt</li>
<li>1/4 tsp black pepper</li>
<li>1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, but will not make this spicy; it just enhances the flavor)</li>
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<b><u>Directions</u>:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick spray & mix all ingredients, except the chicken.<br />
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3. Slowly add the chicken and toss to coat in the marinade.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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4. Let the chicken sit out for 10 minutes, turning half-way through.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>TIP: This will allow the chicken time to soak up the flavors before baking.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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5. Place chicken in the oven and cook.</div><div style="text-align: center;">TENDERS: 15 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;">BREASTS: 20 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
6. Take the chicken out of the oven and cover with foil for 5 minutes </div><div style="text-align: center;">so the chicken can soak up the juices before serving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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7. Serve with your favorite side dishes, on top of a salad, or in a pasta dish!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Bon Appetit! <br />
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</div>Shelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277669633472407726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411095044422687384.post-21848115577292352462011-07-22T16:39:00.000-07:002011-07-22T16:39:40.621-07:00Chicken Tikka Masala<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Yes, I'll admit that we like Indian food around here. It's such a comfort food, has incredible depth & great spice to it. If you are reluctant to try Indian food, this is a great meal to start with because it is mild in spice and basic in Indian flavors. While it is the most famous export from India, it was actually not an Indian dish. When the British occupied India, a British officer wanted a meal with chicken & "none of that spicy stuff." So, the Indian cook whipped this up for him using a can of tomato soup & it's been famous since. It is best served with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basmati"><span style="color: blue;">basmati rice</span></a> & my favorite (and easiest) version is from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/aarti-sequeira-bio/bio/index.html"><span style="color: blue;">Aarti Sequeira</span></a> (<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/simple-basmati-rice-recipe/index.html"><span style="color: blue;">recipe found here</span></a>). </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is my version of easy Chicken Tikka Masala and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!</span></div><br />
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<u><i>Marinade</i></u><br />
1 cup plain yogart<br />
<ul><li>2 tbsp garlic paste</li>
<li>2 tbsp ginger paste</li>
<li>1 tsp salt</li>
<li>1/2 tsp pepper</li>
<li>1 pound chicken tenders (or any tender cut of chicken)</li>
</ul><u><i>Sauce</i></u><br />
<ul><li>2 tsp EVOO </li>
<li>4 tbsp butter</li>
<li>3 tbsp garlic paste</li>
<li>3 tbsp ginger paste</li>
<li>2 jalepenos (finely diced with seeds included)</li>
<ul><li>These make this dish a very <u>mild</u> dish. Use serrano peppers (with seeds) for a medium heat. </li>
</ul><li>3 tbsp tomato paste</li>
<li>1 tsp garam masala</li>
<li>2 tsp paprika</li>
<li>2 cans diced tomatoes</li>
<li>1 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 pinch of sugar </li>
<li>1/2 cup whipping cream or half & half</li>
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1. In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients.<br />
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2. Lay out chicken on a cutting board and with a fork, pierce through each piece, then cut in half.<br />
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3. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat.<br />
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4. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or you can refrigerate overnight. </div><div class="instructions"><br />
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1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter.<br />
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2. When the butter has melted, add the jalapenos and saute for 3 minutes.<br />
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3. Add the ginger and garlic paste and saute until lightly browned around the edges.<br />
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4. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3-4 minutes.<br />
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5. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute.<br />
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7. Bring to a simmer, and turn off the heat.<br />
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8. Turn crock pot on low & pour the sauce into the crock pot.<br />
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9. Heat up grill pan to high heat and when it is nice and hot, lightly brush it with canola oil.<br />
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10. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade.<br />
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11. Cook until it's charred (about 2 minutes on each side.)<br />
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12. Add the chicken to the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours.<br />
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13. Toss chicken in the sauce and cook on low for 2-4 hours.<br />
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14. Remove chicken to a plate and use an immersion blender to process the tomato sauce until smooth.<br />
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15. Stir in cream to tomato sauce.<br />
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16. Place chicken back in the crock pot and let it cook for about 30 more minutes.<br />
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17. Serve over basmati rice (recipe found above), with naan!<br />
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serving size: 4 medium size cups<br />
<ul><li>2 cups whipping cream</li>
<li>1 cup nutella</li>
<li>1 pinch of instant coffee</li>
<ul><li><i>This is important because it heightens the chocolate in the nutella and makes it pop in your mouth!</i></li>
</ul></ul><u><b>If you are making the parfait, you also need: </b></u><br />
<ul><li>6-8 strawberries (1 whole for the top of each dish, the rest sliced for the layering)</li>
<li>1 cup whipping cream</li>
<li>3 tbsp powdered sugar</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>
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1. Pour 2 cups whipping cream, instant coffee & nutella in mixer bowl.<br />
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2. Mix on low speed until combined (about 15-20 seconds.) <br />
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3. Then turn speed up to medium and mix until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes.)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are serving the mousse by itself, continue with step 4 & 5, then serve.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are serving the mousse parfait style, skip to step 6!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<u><b>Plain style! </b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
4. Pour enough mousse into container to fill almost to the top.<br />
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5. Cover with plastic wrap & chill for at least 4 hours.<br />
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6. Put a zip-lock plastic bag inside of a cup so it is easy to pour the mousse inside of.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b>TIP: Use the freezer style bag because it is thicker </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>and will be easier to get the mousse out of later!</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Pour mousse into the zip-lock.<br />
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8. Remove as much air as possible & seal zip-lock.<br />
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9. Keep the zip-lock inside of the cup and chill for at least 2 hours.<br />
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<u><b>To make the whipping cream</b></u><br />
(for the parfait or to top the plain nutella mousse)<br />
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10. In a separate bowl, whip the remainder of the whipping cream (1 cup) until soft peaks form.<br />
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11. Add vanilla & powdered sugar and whip until cream is more firm (about 1 more minute.)<br />
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12. Take the mousse out of the fridge and cut the tip off so you can use it as a piping bag<br />
(and make less of a mess getting the mousse into the cup.)<br />
Layer serving dish in 3 layers: mousse, strawberries & whipping cream.<br />
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13. Repeat and top with a whole strawberry.<br />
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14. Chill for <u>another 2 hours</u> and while you're waiting, you do have a bowl to clean...and I'm sure you can find some help from your kids, spouse, or just sneakily take care of it on your own! :)<br />
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After 2 hours, take it out of the fridge and devour!<br />
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Bon Appetit!<br />
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<u><b>Ingredients</b>:</u><br />
<ul><li class="ingredient">4 bone-in Chicken Thighs</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 quart water </li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup honey </li>
<li class="ingredient">1/3 cup salt (kosher or sea) </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon curry powder<a class="crosslink" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/curry-powder/index.html"></a> </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon chili powder </li>
<li class="ingredient">2 teaspoons cocoa powder<a class="crosslink" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cocoa-powder/index.html"></a> </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon ground cumin</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon paprika </li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 tsp dried oragano</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 tsp onion powder</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 tsp garlic powder </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Directions:</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Pour the water, honey & salt in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag and shake to mix.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Put the chicken thighs in the liquid mixture and mix the liquid around to coat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Place 1 or 2 chicken pieces at a time in the spice bag & shake around until fully coated.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. When all pieces are coated with the spice mixture, set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Lay chicken on the grill (skin side down first) and cook for roughly 10 minutes on each side.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>TIP: They need to reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees F. </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Remove from grill and let rest, covered for 5 more minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Appetit! </div> <br />
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