tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60715471489700396472024-03-13T17:31:44.560-04:00Our Blissfully Delicious LifeFollow my family's culinary adventures living happily ever after.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-67722828467306232332013-03-25T14:12:00.000-04:002013-03-25T14:12:22.791-04:00Cinnamon Roll Waffles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These little waffles are a new favorite in our house! They are such a fun treat for breakfast and they are so incredibly easy to make. All you need is a store bought can of cinnamon rolls and a waffle iron!</div>
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong>
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1 can of Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls
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Preheat the waffle iron. I have a Belgian Waffle maker with a browning control knob. I set the browning knob to 5 1/2. You can make these just the same with a regular waffle iron too. Place a cinnamon roll towards of the center of the waffle maker. I made 2 at a time, just make sure that they are not touching when you put them in the waffle maker. Close the waffle iron and cook until the the timer sounds. Drizzle the warm cinnamon roll waffles with the icing. Enjoy!! </div>
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These are a favorite of mine. Not just because they are insanely easy but because they are delicious! They are light & crispy and they only take 10 minutes to make, which can really help on nights when you need dinner on the fly! Serve these with a salad & voila`, dinner is served! This combination is one of my personal favorites, but you can use any of your favorite pizza toppings. I used olive oil for the base but for a quick pizza sauce, combine a small can (8oz) of tomato sauce with a little dried oregano and garlic powder. (I never really measure the spices, just add some in, stir & taste.) There is no need to cook it, just mix it together & spread on the tortilla. It will cook with the rest of the toppings on the pizza. As my 6 year old says, "Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy"! Oh, and did I mention that these are low cal? Yep, 2 of these little pizzas are about 500 calories depending on the topping that you choose. Not bad for yummy pizza dinner, huh?!? </div>
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong></div>
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Small Flour Tortilla (Soft Taco Size)</div>
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1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil</div>
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Minced Garlic, to taste</div>
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1/4 cup Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella</div>
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1 piece of thinly sliced deli ham</div>
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Thinly sliced Onion</div>
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(Or your toppings of choice)</div>
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place a tortilla on a sheet pan (I lined my with tinfoil for easy clean up.). Place a little minced garlic on the tortilla & pour a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil over the top. Spread the olive oil & garlic evenly around the tortilla. </div>
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Top with 1/4 cup Part- Skim Mozzarella Cheese, make sure to not add too much cheese. It will weigh down the tortilla & it won't come out crispy. This is actually one of the few recipes that I really do measure out the ingredients! </div>
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Then top with the ham & onions. </div>
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Bake for 10 minutes, at 400 degrees. </div>
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If you've been to the south, chances are you've had Pimento Cheese. I grew up loving pimento cheese sandwiches but it's great on toast, crackers & apples slices too. If you really want something spectacular, butter up some bread & sandwich this stuff between it for an awesome grilled cheese! There are all kinds of ways to make pimento cheese. You can use any kind of cheese you like. But this is pimento cheese, my way, with my favorites- sharp, white cheddar cheese & pimento stuffed green olives yum, yum, yum! Add in some crackers & here's a great summer snack or appetizer! I also made this a low(er) fat version. Feel free to substitute regular, full fat versions for any of these ingredients. </div>
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8 oz Sharp, White Cheddar Cheese (I used Cabot's New York White Cheddar)</div>
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8 oz 50% Reduced Fat White Cheddar (I used Cabot's)</div>
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8 oz 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, softened</div>
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1/2 cup Pimento Stuffed Spanish Green Olives</div>
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1/2 cup Reduced Fat Mayonnaise (I use Duke's brand)</div>
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1/2 tsp Garlic Powder</div>
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bread, crackers, apple slices, celery<br />
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Shred the cheddar cheeses. Coarsely chop the green olives. Combine all the ingredients in a small- medium sized bowl. Serve immediately or store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. </div>
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<strong>Note:</strong> This recipe makes quite a bit of Pimento Cheese, you can easily half the recipe for less. But I recommend making a whole batch, it will keep for a while in the refrigerator! </div>
Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-68569081203171369732012-08-22T10:29:00.000-04:002013-05-09T03:45:54.441-04:00Brown Sugar & Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a recipe that I found via Pinterest (one of my many obsessions). It looked so yummy that even though I am not much of a pork eater, I had to try it. I am so glad I did! It was fabulous! I honestly don't think I've ever cooked anything pork, other than bacon. And possibly a ham?!? But even that, I'm not a hug fan of. My husband makes the BEST Smoked Pork BBQ (NC Style of course) but that's the extent my culinary experiences with pork...until now. This recipe just might make me a pork convert. <a href="http://www.candcmarriagefactory.com/2011/01/brown-sugar-and-balsamic-glazed-pork.html">C + C Marriage Factory</a> is the site that I found this recipe & consequently these pictures that summoned me to try it. I've seen it all over the web, with lots of people using pork loin roasts too. I have only tried it with a tenderloin so far though. This is really so yummy & such an easy recipe, you've got to give it a try!</div>
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1, 2 lb Pork Tenderloin</div>
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1 tsp Ground Sage</div>
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1/2 tsp Salt</div>
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1/4 tsp Pepper</div>
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1 clove Garlic, crushed</div>
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1/2 cup Water</div>
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For the Glaze:</div>
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1/2 cup Brown Sugar</div>
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1 tbsp Cornstarch</div>
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1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar</div>
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1/2 cup Water</div>
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2 tbsp Soy Sauce</div>
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Trim the silver skin & extra fat off the pork. Combine sage, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Then rub over the roast. Place it in slow cooker with
1/2 cup water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. About 1 hour before roast is done,
combine ingredients for the glaze in small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture
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** Note: Just before I brushed the roast with the glaze, I drained the excess liquid from the slow cooker. If you don't have a lot of liquid, don't worry about doing that. <br />
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This is one of my personal favorites. Especially later in the summer when there are tons & tons of ripe fresh tomatoes to use. You can use large slicing tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, just pick up any ripe slicing tomato at the Farmers Market or grocery store that you like. I found this recipe about a year ago and have made it over & over. I even took pictures to share with you...but that was probably almost a year ago. And I have no idea what I did with those pics. So I'll share the pics from the site that I originally found the recipe, <a href="http://circle-b-kitchen.squarespace.com/food-and-recipes/2011/8/11/basil-spaghetti-with-breadcrumb-topped-tomatoes.html">Circle B Kitchen</a>. As usual, mine wouldn't have turned out as beautifully as these anyway. It sure is a good thing that I can cook because I am definitely not a photographer. Anyways- my recipe is a little different but the method is same. And really, this is one of those things that you don't even need a recipe for. There is no need to measure any of it out. Just eye ball it, mix it all up, top some sliced tomatoes & bake. Easy peasy! It makes for a great side dish but I love then on top of my <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/09/spaghetti-with-garlic.html">Spaghetti with Garlic</a>. Yummmm. Seriously one of my all time favorite meals! </div>
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1 1/2 lbs Ripe Slicing Tomatoes</div>
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1 cup Plain Panko Bread Crumbs</div>
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1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated</div>
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2 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning</div>
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1 tsp Granulated Garlic</div>
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Salt & Pepper, to taste</div>
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Olive Oil, to drizzle<br />
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the tomatoes about 1/4 of an inch thick & lay flat on a sheet pan. (I use a foil lined sheet pan for easy clean up!)</div>
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Mix together the Panko, Parmesan, Italian Seasoning, Granulated Garlic, Salt & Pepper. Evenly top the sliced tomatoes with the bread crumb topping mixture.<br />
Drizzle the topped tomatoes with a little olive oil & bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are nice & golden brown. <br />
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<strong>* Note: </strong>Honestly, I do not measure here. I use about a teaspoon of Panko Bread Crumbs per tomato slice, then add half as much Parmesan Cheese as I did of the Panko. (If I have 6 slices of tomatoes then I'd use 6 heaping teaspoons of Panko & 3 heaping teaspoons of Parmesan.) Then I add in the dried Italian season, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste. You can adjust the amounts according the size of tomatoes that you use. </div>
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I've had this recipe on my "To Try" list for a while now. Doesn't it look delicious?!? It's basically a deconstructed (and much easier to make) tamale. It doesn't taste exactly like a traditional tamale because, well, it's not one. But it's got all the flavors there. I finally made it last week & we all LOVED it. It was so good, I'm sure it will become a regular in our house. It's got a yummy corn bread bottom topped with enchilada sauce, chicken & cheese. Yum! I think the original recipe came from <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/food/top-rated-recipes/five-star-casseroles-00400000039138/page2.html">Cooking Light</a>, but this is the one that I had saved to try. It's from <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/chicken-tamale-pie">Pinch of Yum</a>. I love her photos so I had to share one but I'm also including my finished product too. I am clearly a less talented photographer/ food stylist, but rest assured it tasted fantastic!! I'm listing the recipe the way that I made it, which is slightly different than the original so make sure you check it out too. I used chicken & black beans. I also used a round braising pan to bake it in. Pinch of Yum did hers in a pie plate. But you can use any casserole type dish that you'd like & substitute ingredients per taste!<br />
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1, 8.5oz box Corn Muffin Mix (I used Jiffy brand)</div>
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1 egg</div>
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1/3 cup Milk</div>
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1, 14 3/4oz can Creamed Corn</div>
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1, 4oz can chopped Green Chilies, drained</div>
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1, 10oz can Red Enchilada Sauce</div>
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1, packet of Taco Seasoning, separated </div>
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1-2 cups cooked Chicken Breast, shredded</div>
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1, 15oz can Black Beans, drained</div>
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1 cup Cheese, shredded (I used a pre-shredded Mexican blend)<br />
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Avocado, sliced</div>
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Sour Cream</div>
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Lettuce, shredded</div>
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Tomatoes, chopped</div>
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Black Olives, sliced<br />
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1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. (I used a 4 quart braiser.) </div>
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2. In a medium sized bowl, combine the corn muffin mix, egg, milk, green chilies, creamed corn, & 2 heaping teaspoons of taco seasoning. </div>
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3. Pour the corn muffin mixture in the prepared dish & bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until just barely set & golden brown. </div>
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4. While the corn muffin mixture is baking prepare your chicken/ bean mixture. There are several options here. You can bake a chicken breast, shred it & mix it with the taco seasoning & black beans. You could use a store bought rotisserie chicken, shred it, then mix it with the taco seasoning & black beans. You could use left over chicken. Or you can do what I did, ahead of time. I put a large, boneless, skinless chicken breast in the crock pot with a half of a thinly sliced onion, 1/4 cup of chicken broth (or water) & the rest of the taco seasoning. I cooked it on high for 3-4 hrs, until it easily shredded easily with a fork. Then I mixed in the black beans. </div>
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5. After the corn bread mixture has baked, pierce it generously, all over with a fork. (Don't worry if it sticks a little, no one will see this layer!) Pour the entire can of enchilada sauce evenly over the top. Go as spicy as you like here. I used mild.</div>
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6. Add the chicken & black bean mixture on top of the sauce drenched corn bread & sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Let sit for at least 5 minutes to set before serving. I liked mine with sliced avocado. But the little one love hers with sour cream. The hubs, of course, drenched his in his favorite Cholula sauce.<br />
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This serves 8, or 6 if you have really big eaters. Enjoy! </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-21844222741071739582012-05-16T16:58:00.000-04:002013-03-09T12:00:56.395-05:00Parmesan Crusted Chicken<a data-pin-config="above" href="//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" ><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>
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This is a Hellmann's Mayonnaise original recipe that I stumbled upon on <a href="http://theenchantedcook.blogspot.com/2011/10/parmesan-crusted-chicken-hellmanns-mayo.html">The Enchanted Cook's website</a>. It has become a weekly staple in our household over the past few months. It's quick & very easy to make. Even more importantly, everyone loves it! It only has 4 ingredients & I bet just about everyone always has them all on hand now. While I seem to be able to make it about once a week, I have not taken pictures. So I'm using these lovely ones from <a href="http://theenchantedcook.blogspot.com/">The Enchanted Cook</a>. Besides, she did an amazing job photographing the dish, I see no reason for me redo them! You should check out her blog as well. There are lots of yummy ideas over there! </div>
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong></div>
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4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts</div>
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1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Light or Regular)</div>
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1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded</div>
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4 tsp Italian Seasoned Dry Breadcrumbs</div>
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Salt & Pepper, to taste</div>
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise & the Parmesan cheese.</div>
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Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the Parmesan/ mayo mixture evenly on top of the chicken breasts. </div>
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Lightly season with salt & pepper, then sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumbs over top. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. </div>
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Perfectly crisp, moist chicken every time! </div>
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Yummm!! Enjoy! </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-41387987098931855612012-04-22T14:30:00.000-04:002013-03-09T12:01:16.396-05:00Bubble Up Pizza<a data-pin-config="above" href="//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" ><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>
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First, let me point out that these are not my pictures. I found on them on <a href="http://passthesushi.com/"><strong>PasstheSushi.com</strong></a>. Their <a href="http://passthesushi.com/quick-dinner-fixins-bubble-up-pizza">recipe</a> is slightly different than mine, but it's basically the same. You should check out their site, there are lots of other delicious recipes to look at too! </div>
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This Bubble Up Pizza is such an easy, fun recipe! I had to share it, even if I didn't take the pictures myself! It appears to be an old recipe but I had never heard of it before. There are several versions floating around but they all the same basic ingredients. We tried it last week & everyone loved it. We make pizza just about every Friday night but occasionally I want to change it up. This is the perfect compromise. My daughter still gets her pizza fix, but we also get some variety. It is super easy to make. I let my little one add the cheese & toppings, just like she would if we were making a pizza. You can even give the kids kitchen shears & let them cut up the dough! Add in your favorite pizza toppings & make it to your preference. You really can't go wrong with this one. I was concerned about the dough aspect, I thought biscuits with pizza ingredients would be odd. But it wasn't, at all! In fact, if I hadn't made it myself, I wouldn't have guess it was made out of biscuit dough! It tastes just like a thick crust pizza & it is yummy! I made my own pizza sauce, but you could easily use a jarred pizza or pasta sauce too. Give this bubble up pizza a try, you will not be disappointed! </div>
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3- 7.5oz cans of Refrigerated Biscuits (or 2- 12oz cans)</div>
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1- 15oz can of Tomato Sauce</div>
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1 tsp Dried Oregano </div>
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1 tsp Granulated Garlic</div>
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2 1/2 cups Mozzarella, shredded</div>
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Pizza Toppings (optional): pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, etc. </div>
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1. Preheat oven according to the biscuit packaging's instructions. (The kind I used was to 400 degrees.) Grease a casserole dish or oven save skillet. (I used a 9X13 glass casserole dish coated with nonstick spray.) </div>
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2. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce with the Dried Oregano & Granulated Garlic. (I didn't really measure the seasonings, I just add them to taste.)</div>
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3. Cut the biscuits in half or quarter. (I halved them because I used the smaller biscuits. If you use larger ones, you'll want to quarter them.) </div>
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4. Combine the cut up biscuit dough with 3/4 of the pizza sauce, 1/2 of the cheese, & 1/2 of your toppings. (We used ham, black olives & onion.) Toss to coat well & pour evenly into the casserole dish or skillet. </div>
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5. Top with remaining sauce, cheese & toppings, just like a regular pizza. </div>
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6. Bake in a preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are fully cooked. (This will take longer to cook than the directions on the biscuits.) </div>
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7. Let cool slightly before serving & enjoy!! </div>
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This recipe makes 6-8 servings. </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-2818423292767901482012-01-22T08:24:00.002-05:002013-03-09T12:01:38.244-05:00Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken<a data-pin-config="above" href="//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" ><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>
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This is a fun, family pleasing recipe! There are several different versions of it floating around but this is mine. If you like my <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/chicken-enchilada-dip.html">Chicken Enchilada Dip</a>, then you are going love this! It is so easy to make, there's no prep work involved. Throw everything in the crock pot & let it go...Perfect for busy weeknight dinners!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EM_M6jk1MSQ/TxwDkXUJRpI/AAAAAAAAFGY/tOUuJWfmcYo/s1600/IMAGE_02144569-D777-4D27-B843-57F15CB4BF93.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nfa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EM_M6jk1MSQ/TxwDkXUJRpI/AAAAAAAAFGY/tOUuJWfmcYo/s400/IMAGE_02144569-D777-4D27-B843-57F15CB4BF93.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 Large or 3 Small Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breasts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1, 10 oz can Red Enchilada Sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 oz (1/2 block) Cream Cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 oz (1/2 jar) Salsa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1, 15.25 oz can Black Beans, drained</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cup Frozen Corn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Directions:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spray the inside of a crock pot with nonstick spray. (I'm not sure that this is necessary but I do it.) Pour 1/2 of the can of Enchilada sauce in the bottom. Place the chicken breasts inside (I even put them in frozen!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-63dlF1RPCig/TxwDMQg8y7I/AAAAAAAAFGI/FpqFm0RcFeY/s1600/IMAGE_32928E48-6E1B-4DC6-AB06-51B8B0EED042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nfa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-63dlF1RPCig/TxwDMQg8y7I/AAAAAAAAFGI/FpqFm0RcFeY/s320/IMAGE_32928E48-6E1B-4DC6-AB06-51B8B0EED042.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then pour the rest of the sauce over the chicken. This is the enchilada sauce that I usually use. If you like spicy, get the medium or hot! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4UxuR_2jQXU/TxwDQA3Uv6I/AAAAAAAAFGM/_juUeFbuidY/s1600/IMAGE_D74FBE69-C08F-4A6D-9633-B4F903A06C0B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nfa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4UxuR_2jQXU/TxwDQA3Uv6I/AAAAAAAAFGM/_juUeFbuidY/s320/IMAGE_D74FBE69-C08F-4A6D-9633-B4F903A06C0B.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Place the cover on & turn the crock pot on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The following will depend on the type of crock pot that you use. One of mine is medium sized & just has ON & OFF. No low, high, etc. With that one I cook the chicken in the enchilada sauce for about 4 hours. With my other, larger, crock pot; I would cook it on low for about 8 hours or high for 4. Once the chicken is fully cooked, you can easily shred with a fork. I stick a fork or a silicone spatula in the crock pot & just break it apart. Then add in the cream cheese, salsa, black beans, & corn. Stir to combine. Cover & continue to cook 45 minutes or so. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VUZIZHaPBaM/TxwDRWmpFoI/AAAAAAAAFGk/jq9Ho73dNFQ/s1600/IMAGE_E9F84B23-6949-4915-853E-1247F5EA1F0C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nfa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VUZIZHaPBaM/TxwDRWmpFoI/AAAAAAAAFGk/jq9Ho73dNFQ/s320/IMAGE_E9F84B23-6949-4915-853E-1247F5EA1F0C.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I serve it over my <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2011/03/mexican-rice.html">Mexican Rice</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVNGnO7y_Ks/TxwDYKa2F0I/AAAAAAAAFGo/1zMqTODEvSs/s1600/IMAGE_C7785F77-437A-4D26-8870-A0797216D526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nfa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVNGnO7y_Ks/TxwDYKa2F0I/AAAAAAAAFGo/1zMqTODEvSs/s400/IMAGE_C7785F77-437A-4D26-8870-A0797216D526.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love to top it off with my <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2011/04/tomato-avocado-salad.html">Tomato & Avocado Salad</a>!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EM_M6jk1MSQ/TxwDkXUJRpI/AAAAAAAAFGY/tOUuJWfmcYo/s1600/IMAGE_02144569-D777-4D27-B843-57F15CB4BF93.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nfa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EM_M6jk1MSQ/TxwDkXUJRpI/AAAAAAAAFGY/tOUuJWfmcYo/s400/IMAGE_02144569-D777-4D27-B843-57F15CB4BF93.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This makes 4-6 servings, depending on how you choose to serve it. </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-62844223278134290732011-12-02T16:25:00.000-05:002013-03-09T12:02:03.575-05:00Lasagna Soup<a data-pin-config="above" href="//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" ><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-prcwf6cc7kU/Ttk22Z--AUI/AAAAAAAAFA8/jpxsarGxkUA/s1600/530_IMG_7610_lasagna-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-prcwf6cc7kU/Ttk22Z--AUI/AAAAAAAAFA8/jpxsarGxkUA/s400/530_IMG_7610_lasagna-soup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The weather has cooled off & winter is upon us! In this house, that means it's time to make soup! This lasagna soup is a new favorite this year. Usually, I take my own photos & show you step my step how to make the recipe. But (as you might have noticed by the lack of posts) I have become insanely busier now that Miss Hannah is in kindergarten. I'm running, running, running all day long. We're still having a blast cooking together, I just don't get to take photo's & blog about it as much. With that said, let me be clear- these are not my pictures! Here is the website where I originally found the recipe & with it, these wonderful photos: <a href="http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/">A Farm Girl's Dabbles</a>. I changed the recipe to suite my family's tastes, but you should definitely check out how she makes hers too. Either way, this is some yummy stuff! If you like lasagna, then you are going to love this soup!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DaBMybiKTT0/Ttk3A90hA2I/AAAAAAAAFBE/9mwOsyTCw74/s1600/530_IMG_7602_lasagna-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DaBMybiKTT0/Ttk3A90hA2I/AAAAAAAAFBE/9mwOsyTCw74/s400/530_IMG_7602_lasagna-soup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 lb Lean Ground Beef</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Yellow Onion, chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 cloves of Garlic, minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1, 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1, 6 oz can Tomato Paste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 cups of Water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 tsp dried Italian Seasoning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 tsp Granulated Garlic Powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Drizzle of Olive Oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 oz of Pasta (I recommend elbow, fusilli, or mafalda) cooked al dente & drained</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 oz Ricotta Cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Directions:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a large dutch oven or pot, drizzle a bit of olive oil & heat to med-high heat. Add in the ground beef & season with a little salt & pepper. Stir to break up the meat. When the meat starts to brown, turn the heat to medium & add in the onion. Cook until the meat is no longer pink & the onion is soft. Add in the garlic & cook 1-2 minutes. Add in the dried herbs & garlic, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, & water. Stir to combine. Taste & adjust seasonings as needed. Allow soup to simmer while you assemble the rest of the ingredients. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a small bowl, combine the Ricotta & Parmesan cheeses. Season with a little salt & pepper, then set aside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When you are ready to serve, add the cooked & drained pasta & the fresh parsley to the soup. (You don't want to add the pasta too soon or it will become mushy!) Stir well to combine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To serve, place a large dollop of the Ricotta & Parmesan mixture in the bottom of each soup bowl. Sprinkle mozzarella on then ladle the hot soup over top. Yummmmm!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-prcwf6cc7kU/Ttk22Z--AUI/AAAAAAAAFA8/jpxsarGxkUA/s1600/530_IMG_7610_lasagna-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-prcwf6cc7kU/Ttk22Z--AUI/AAAAAAAAFA8/jpxsarGxkUA/s400/530_IMG_7610_lasagna-soup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This recipe makes 8 servings. </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-29822239906297377782011-10-31T09:49:00.000-04:002011-10-31T09:49:03.148-04:00Halloween!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Halloween! Here are some of our family favorites to get you in the mood. Click on the link below each picture to see how their made. We hope everyone has a spooktacular holiday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nuT3DfvL-tY/TMmy9WqGCLI/AAAAAAAADSY/_4gDL5z-JS0/s1600/DSC08311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nuT3DfvL-tY/TMmy9WqGCLI/AAAAAAAADSY/_4gDL5z-JS0/s400/DSC08311.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/spaghetti-hot-dog-spiders.html">Spaghetti & Hot Dog Spiders</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_GwUxhiqJQ/TMRvLb18tsI/AAAAAAAADJM/lNgYnDOzDUM/s1600/DSC08130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_GwUxhiqJQ/TMRvLb18tsI/AAAAAAAADJM/lNgYnDOzDUM/s400/DSC08130.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/witches-wands.html">Witch's Wands</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yJIYJoiVyS4/TMRwRUZoGEI/AAAAAAAADIU/cFUrYY_92VA/s1600/DSC08157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yJIYJoiVyS4/TMRwRUZoGEI/AAAAAAAADIU/cFUrYY_92VA/s400/DSC08157.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/candy-corn-shaped-pizza.html">Corn Candy Shaped Pizza</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTMJe5k7Jqs/TMSMh10-fiI/AAAAAAAADMk/Cp3PxF0ubY8/s1600/DSC02829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTMJe5k7Jqs/TMSMh10-fiI/AAAAAAAADMk/Cp3PxF0ubY8/s400/DSC02829.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2011/10/mummy-dogs.html">Mummy Dogs</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuNqPa4nu2I/TMKYKtTeqSI/AAAAAAAADEw/ZXWu9TXVe5w/s1600/DSC08079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuNqPa4nu2I/TMKYKtTeqSI/AAAAAAAADEw/ZXWu9TXVe5w/s400/DSC08079.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/ghoulishly-fun-halloween-cookies.html">Ghoulishly Fun Halloween Cookies</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oejBGmmQFhE/TMSIdEvn9bI/AAAAAAAADLc/P8WHAJG5QsQ/s1600/DSC08135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oejBGmmQFhE/TMSIdEvn9bI/AAAAAAAADLc/P8WHAJG5QsQ/s400/DSC08135.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/pumpkin-shaped-tortilla-chips.html">Pumpkin Shaped Tortilla Chips</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gm7pCTFuA5I/TMRukrLzD6I/AAAAAAAADKU/lUsjPGP_I3c/s1600/DSC08126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gm7pCTFuA5I/TMRukrLzD6I/AAAAAAAADKU/lUsjPGP_I3c/s400/DSC08126.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2011/10/pretzel-bones.html">Pretzel Bones</a></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-35584934425820959712011-10-30T19:31:00.000-04:002011-10-30T19:31:36.465-04:00Pretzel Bones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gm7pCTFuA5I/TMRukrLzD6I/AAAAAAAADKU/lUsjPGP_I3c/s1600/DSC08126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gm7pCTFuA5I/TMRukrLzD6I/AAAAAAAADKU/lUsjPGP_I3c/s400/DSC08126.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are so yummy, and a fun treat for Halloween. Just follow the instrustions for my <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/07/homemade-soft-pretzels-with-jalapeno.html">Homemade Soft Pretzels</a> but instead of shaping into pretzel form, roll into strips & then tie each end in a knot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KuEzGUBe4CQ/TMRuSCexYsI/AAAAAAAADJc/m0shgniWN7w/s1600/DSC08114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KuEzGUBe4CQ/TMRuSCexYsI/AAAAAAAADJc/m0shgniWN7w/s320/DSC08114.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Like this! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5RGzjaRw8Bw/TMRuVDMTZtI/AAAAAAAADJs/dx0-pRRf5EM/s1600/DSC08117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5RGzjaRw8Bw/TMRuVDMTZtI/AAAAAAAADJs/dx0-pRRf5EM/s320/DSC08117.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So fun & yummy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dDap6vkLyak/TMRunUiVLeI/AAAAAAAADKc/n7cLmKoXhg4/s1600/DSC08127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dDap6vkLyak/TMRunUiVLeI/AAAAAAAADKc/n7cLmKoXhg4/s400/DSC08127.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-35200294563447133102011-10-30T19:19:00.000-04:002011-10-30T19:19:35.101-04:00Mummy Dogs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTMJe5k7Jqs/TMSMh10-fiI/AAAAAAAADMk/Cp3PxF0ubY8/s1600/DSC02829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTMJe5k7Jqs/TMSMh10-fiI/AAAAAAAADMk/Cp3PxF0ubY8/s640/DSC02829.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are a Halloween favorite in our house! I make them every year. They are so simple & everyone loves them...and they are oh so cut too!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lJ4sbzUESaU/TMWrSf12yCI/AAAAAAAADNE/ErDESpqIEVY/s1600/DSC08179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lJ4sbzUESaU/TMWrSf12yCI/AAAAAAAADNE/ErDESpqIEVY/s400/DSC08179.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crescent Rolls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hot Dogs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJXuVllcFb0/TMSMblZf18I/AAAAAAAADMA/IThtYa1Wyz8/s1600/DSC08100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJXuVllcFb0/TMSMblZf18I/AAAAAAAADMA/IThtYa1Wyz8/s320/DSC08100.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cut the crescent into strips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eMpCXis545k/TMSMdt7JnQI/AAAAAAAADMU/gEMxclef5YU/s1600/DSC08101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eMpCXis545k/TMSMdt7JnQI/AAAAAAAADMU/gEMxclef5YU/s320/DSC08101.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Wrap the hot dogs in the crescent strips, leaving a little space for a face. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WW2ZkSD1d2E/TMSMfnYF8VI/AAAAAAAADMc/-80vAIEIVK0/s1600/DSC08105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WW2ZkSD1d2E/TMSMfnYF8VI/AAAAAAAADMc/-80vAIEIVK0/s320/DSC08105.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Bake according to the crescent package's instructions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTMJe5k7Jqs/TMSMh10-fiI/AAAAAAAADMk/Cp3PxF0ubY8/s1600/DSC02829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTMJe5k7Jqs/TMSMh10-fiI/AAAAAAAADMk/Cp3PxF0ubY8/s400/DSC02829.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div align="center">Place 2 dots of ketchup or mustard for the mummy's eyes & serve with a web of ketchup & mustard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lJ4sbzUESaU/TMWrSf12yCI/AAAAAAAADNE/ErDESpqIEVY/s1600/DSC08179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lJ4sbzUESaU/TMWrSf12yCI/AAAAAAAADNE/ErDESpqIEVY/s400/DSC08179.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">Happy Halloween!! </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-49855873768126493492011-09-28T09:43:00.000-04:002011-09-28T09:43:17.592-04:00Creamy Mashed Potatoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXB4zhzJRrw/TndS8IvH77I/AAAAAAAAFAA/2AzJnIq2kBw/s1600/9-18-2011+200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXB4zhzJRrw/TndS8IvH77I/AAAAAAAAFAA/2AzJnIq2kBw/s400/9-18-2011+200.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are not your ordinary, run of the mill mashed potatoes! These are <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">The Pioneer Woman's</a> Creamy Mashed Potatoes and they are fabulous! The only changes that I made to <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html">The Pioneer Woman's original recipe</a> is that I used red potatoes, and I didn't bother to peal them. If you use a russet or anything with a thicker skin, then I would recommend peeling them. But if you go with red or Yukon gold, there's really no need. These are the ultimate in creamy, tangy, buttery, mashed potato yumminess. I love that you can make them in advance, perfect for entertaining! Give these a try, you will not be disappointed!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tbUjJb0hlg/TndSs88nV8I/AAAAAAAAE_8/_NfK1_OeAvU/s1600/9-18-2011+196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tbUjJb0hlg/TndSs88nV8I/AAAAAAAAE_8/_NfK1_OeAvU/s400/9-18-2011+196.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">5 lbs Red Potatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">1, 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Heavy Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 sticks of Butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper, to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directions:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wash the potatoes & cut in half or quarter, depending on the size of the potatoes. Place in a large pot & cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat & cook until fork tender, about 20-25 minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vB44Zbxvl8U/TndQz_ow0FI/AAAAAAAAE_o/RPAfV2bvp7Y/s1600/9-18-2011+167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vB44Zbxvl8U/TndQz_ow0FI/AAAAAAAAE_o/RPAfV2bvp7Y/s320/9-18-2011+167.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">While the potatoes are boiling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees & generously butter a large casserole dish. (I halved the recipe so you would need a larger casserole for the whole recipe.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DuSB1ArIuAE/TndRTyWlFYI/AAAAAAAAE_0/lrclXa9dCA8/s1600/9-18-2011+181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DuSB1ArIuAE/TndRTyWlFYI/AAAAAAAAE_0/lrclXa9dCA8/s320/9-18-2011+181.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When the potatoes are fork tender, drain & place back into the pot, on the stove with the heat off. Mash until smooth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dAjGdbQopEs/TndROjyjkyI/AAAAAAAAE_s/d6Du37rFJvg/s1600/9-18-2011+172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dAjGdbQopEs/TndROjyjkyI/AAAAAAAAE_s/d6Du37rFJvg/s320/9-18-2011+172.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add in 1 1/2 sticks of butter, the heavy cream, the cream cheese & season with salt & pepper. Stir to combine well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgR1PO1pCh8/TndRGQA54yI/AAAAAAAAE_w/MyK6_iE6PUg/s1600/9-18-2011+176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgR1PO1pCh8/TndRGQA54yI/AAAAAAAAE_w/MyK6_iE6PUg/s320/9-18-2011+176.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spread the mashed potatoes into the buttered casserole dish evenly. Then top with a few pats of butter. Do not skip this part! Trust me!! (If you want to make these in advance, you can stop here. Cover & refrigerate the casserole dish. When you are ready to eat, pull the potatoes out of the refrigerator & bring to room temperature. Then continue with the directions below.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fdPxkDRs1DQ/TndRo22cPPI/AAAAAAAAE_4/PLVvGBV8tQI/s1600/9-18-2011+185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fdPxkDRs1DQ/TndRo22cPPI/AAAAAAAAE_4/PLVvGBV8tQI/s400/9-18-2011+185.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Bake at 350 degrees uncovered, until the potatoes are warmed through & the top is browned, about 20-30 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tbUjJb0hlg/TndSs88nV8I/AAAAAAAAE_8/_NfK1_OeAvU/s1600/9-18-2011+196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tbUjJb0hlg/TndSs88nV8I/AAAAAAAAE_8/_NfK1_OeAvU/s400/9-18-2011+196.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let the potatoes sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXB4zhzJRrw/TndS8IvH77I/AAAAAAAAFAA/2AzJnIq2kBw/s1600/9-18-2011+200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXB4zhzJRrw/TndS8IvH77I/AAAAAAAAFAA/2AzJnIq2kBw/s400/9-18-2011+200.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe serves 10-12 people.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(I halved the recipe for these pictures!)</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-44066335030956999502011-09-22T10:03:00.001-04:002011-09-28T09:45:48.469-04:00Braised Short Ribs<div style="text-align: center;">Fall weather swept in this past weekend & I didn't hesitate a second on capitalizing on it with some fall like cooking! My family was coming over for dinner so I decided to braise some short ribs. I couldn't decided on any 1 recipe to follow, so I combined several different methods & let me tell you- this is a fabulous way to make short ribs! The sauce is amazing & the meat is so tender it literally falls off the bones. It is so easy, in fact, the most difficult part of the recipe is getting the meat out of the pot still attached to the bone! It takes a bit of time to make but the oven does all the work. The only secret to this recipe is in the last steps. I take the ribs out of the braising liquid & bake them for a few minutes before serving. It crisps up the exterior of the meat creating a lovely texture. I found this wonder tip on <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/12/braised-beef-short-ribs/">Smitten Kitchen.com</a>. There are some excellent photos you should check out here too! I didn't take pictures while I was cooking, I didn't intend to be blogging about it when I made it. But it really is such a good recipe, I had to share it. Besides it really is so simple, you won't even miss the step by step photos. I served them on top of <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2011/09/creamy-mashed-potatoes.html">Creamy Mashed Potatoes</a> but butter egg noodles or rice would be good too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVy9ohqeL5M/Tns2VencUbI/AAAAAAAAFAg/Xb93EAlqb-Q/s1600/Braised+Short+Ribs+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVy9ohqeL5M/Tns2VencUbI/AAAAAAAAFAg/Xb93EAlqb-Q/s400/Braised+Short+Ribs+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">6-7 lbs Bone In Short Ribs, excess fat trimmed off</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Medium Sized Onions, quartered</div><div style="text-align: center;">20 (or so) Baby Carrots, whole</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 cloves of Garlic, whole, peeled</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups Red Wine</div><div style="text-align: center;">1, 32 oz container Beef Broth</div><div style="text-align: center;">1, 6 oz can Tomato Paste</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar</div><div style="text-align: center;">8-10 sprigs of fresh Thyme</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp Olive Oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & pepper to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directions:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the short ribs in a single layer on a sheet pan. Season well with salt & pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile, in a large dutch oven, drizzle a tablespoon or so of olive oil & turn the heat to medium. Add the quartered onions & carrots & cook until they are tender. Add in the garlic cloves & continue to cook for 1 minute. Add in the wine & cook until it has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add in the tomato paste, beef broth, balsamic vinegar & half of the fresh thyme. Stir to incorporate. </div><div style="text-align: center;">After 15 minutes, remove the short ribs from the oven & reduce the temperature to 325 degrees. Add the short ribs to the dutch oven, with the bones standing upright. Place the other half of the thyme in the pot, on top of the meat. Cover & place in a 325 degree oven for 3 hours. You'll know the meat is done when it is easily pierced with a knife or fork. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Take the pot out of the oven & allow to sit for 15 minutes or so. (If you want to make this a day ahead. This is where you would stop. Simply allow it to come to room temperature & refrigerate. When you are ready to finish, simply pull it out of the refrigerator, skim the fat solid that has congealed on the top & bring to a simmer on the stove top. Then continue below.) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Carefully, remove the ribs from the dutch oven & place on a sheet pan. (While you are pulling out the ribs, also pull out all the stems from the fresh thyme!!) Bake the ribs until browned, about 10-15 minutes. Check it out- my brother did managed to snap a picture of the ribs, just out of the oven!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JhdsrZ85VE0/Tns66655hhI/AAAAAAAAFAo/FZpIB-bWHC0/s1600/303966_193733984032159_100001866772102_479359_334317104_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JhdsrZ85VE0/Tns66655hhI/AAAAAAAAFAo/FZpIB-bWHC0/s400/303966_193733984032159_100001866772102_479359_334317104_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">While the ribs are browning, ladle as much fat off the top of the braising liquid as you can. (If you made this a day ahead, you will have already done this.) Continue to simmer the sauce to thicken. If you sauce is too thick, you can thin it with more broth or water. Taste & adjust your seasonings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">To serve, I like to place a big scoop of creamy mashed potatoes in the center of a shallow bowl or plate. Put 2 short ribs on the side of the mashed potatoes & spoon some of the thickened braising liquid over top of it all. YUM! This serves 6-8. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVy9ohqeL5M/Tns2VencUbI/AAAAAAAAFAg/Xb93EAlqb-Q/s1600/Braised+Short+Ribs+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVy9ohqeL5M/Tns2VencUbI/AAAAAAAAFAg/Xb93EAlqb-Q/s400/Braised+Short+Ribs+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-53283058783008280892011-09-07T11:08:00.000-04:002011-09-07T11:08:18.736-04:00Cheesy Baked Ravioli with Spinach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mujEUb8Ands/Tmd6moPbr2I/AAAAAAAAE-A/okXIHTLf1Q4/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mujEUb8Ands/Tmd6moPbr2I/AAAAAAAAE-A/okXIHTLf1Q4/s400/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+070.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Store bought ravioli is one of my favorite short cuts to keep on hand for busy nights. I try to keep a bag of it in the freezer for nights that I need something easy & quick. This is one of my favorite things to make with it. I slightly adapted the recipe from <a href="http://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/Cheesy-Ravioli-Bake/6976/">Cook's Country</a>. It's simple, quick & everyone loves it. Perfect for a busy week night. I make a simple tomato sauce while the ravioli boils then let my daughter load it up with cheese before placing it in the oven. I used a 4 cheese filled ravioli but you could also use meat or veggie filled. They all would be good. Give this a try- you'll love it too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acWd7kyvqek/Tmd_6zH1cRI/AAAAAAAAE-w/o6TMKW8wOMs/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acWd7kyvqek/Tmd_6zH1cRI/AAAAAAAAE-w/o6TMKW8wOMs/s400/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+064.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp Olive Oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp Butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cloves of Garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1, 28 oz can of Diced Tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">7 oz bag of Spinach</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup Half & Half (you could also use Heavy Cream)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb Frozen Ravioli (any flavor)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Mozzarella, shredded</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper, to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directions:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray a 9 X 13 casserole with non-stick spray & set aside. In a large, deep skillet melt the butter & olive oil together over medium heat. Add in the garlic & cook for 30 seconds then stir in the canned tomatoes, with all their juices. Continue to cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Don't worry, it will be bubbly!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9O0PBt8HJII/Tmd8IAmzCwI/AAAAAAAAE-Q/r5tNel0yPQI/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9O0PBt8HJII/Tmd8IAmzCwI/AAAAAAAAE-Q/r5tNel0yPQI/s320/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When the tomato sauce has thickened, add in the spinach & stir to wilt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ig90xYL2bUI/Tmd8UtqJA3I/AAAAAAAAE-U/aBvI4x3hwdo/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ig90xYL2bUI/Tmd8UtqJA3I/AAAAAAAAE-U/aBvI4x3hwdo/s320/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then add in the half & half and season with salt & pepper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fH2yCdkT6IE/Tmd991CaOJI/AAAAAAAAE-g/mS43UfDbfPo/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fH2yCdkT6IE/Tmd991CaOJI/AAAAAAAAE-g/mS43UfDbfPo/s320/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+023.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile cook the ravioli according to the package directions, draining it a minute or 2 early. It will continue to cook when it bakes in the sauce. (Make sure that you do not over cook the ravioli here or it will be mushy.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V0e5piVHIko/Tmd-N0FzvQI/AAAAAAAAE-k/Y2lX00bl1og/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V0e5piVHIko/Tmd-N0FzvQI/AAAAAAAAE-k/Y2lX00bl1og/s320/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+032.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When the ravioli is cooked, drain & add to the creamy sauce. Gently fold to coat well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ofHJXLjpv8g/Tmd-rv8KtLI/AAAAAAAAE-o/09WEvEHSX2Q/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ofHJXLjpv8g/Tmd-rv8KtLI/AAAAAAAAE-o/09WEvEHSX2Q/s320/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+037.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour the ravioli mixture into the greased casserole dish. Top with the shredded cheese. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cEpO4QCaPyg/Tmd_K4uuCPI/AAAAAAAAE-s/Fx4zitGOf0I/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cEpO4QCaPyg/Tmd_K4uuCPI/AAAAAAAAE-s/Fx4zitGOf0I/s320/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+044.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted & browned. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acWd7kyvqek/Tmd_6zH1cRI/AAAAAAAAE-w/o6TMKW8wOMs/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acWd7kyvqek/Tmd_6zH1cRI/AAAAAAAAE-w/o6TMKW8wOMs/s400/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+064.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xa7Dlczq2J4/Tmd7JdtLzqI/AAAAAAAAE-I/UuP6YpH_XMo/s1600/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xa7Dlczq2J4/Tmd7JdtLzqI/AAAAAAAAE-I/UuP6YpH_XMo/s400/Cheesy+Baked+Ravioli+with+Spinach+074.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This recipe makes 8 servings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-21327803130044647472011-08-10T09:49:00.000-04:002011-08-10T09:49:41.933-04:00Cheesy Bacon Biscuits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b7T0_9Xq-zE/TkFu0_rEUmI/AAAAAAAAE7g/8v10HhtedAc/s1600/Food+083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b7T0_9Xq-zE/TkFu0_rEUmI/AAAAAAAAE7g/8v10HhtedAc/s400/Food+083.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here is a super quick & easy breakfast dish; just the type thing I'm making these days. My baby girl started kindergarten last week so our morning routine has changed drastically. No more leisurely week day breakfasts for us! These yummy biscuits are perfect for busy school & work day mornings. You can even make them ahead of time & reheat individual portions in the microwave. I like to scramble up some eggs while they are baking to round out the meal. But the biscuits are hearty enough to be breakfast by themselves! I also like to make these when we do breakfast for dinner with eggs & my <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2011/06/mini-hash-browns.html">Mini Hash Browns</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-99L3gTn5Npo/TkF-9t4Ds-I/AAAAAAAAE8s/HFWEqjJtkoM/s1600/Food+090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-99L3gTn5Npo/TkF-9t4Ds-I/AAAAAAAAE8s/HFWEqjJtkoM/s400/Food+090.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Can of Refrigerated Biscuits (8 count)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 pieces of Bacon, cooked & crumbled</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--v4_2Us0pUE/TkFtL3p6RiI/AAAAAAAAE80/JrTQYJ3MnSg/s1600/Food+080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--v4_2Us0pUE/TkFtL3p6RiI/AAAAAAAAE80/JrTQYJ3MnSg/s400/Food+080.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Directions:</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees (or according the biscuit can's instructions). Spray a pie plate, shallow casserole dish, or cast iron skillet with non stick cooking spray. Pop open the can of biscuits & place them beside each other in one layer on the bottom of the prepared dish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UUaBfakiRHw/TkFqx9T2wtI/AAAAAAAAE70/pJ811DNFbxk/s1600/Food+053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UUaBfakiRHw/TkFqx9T2wtI/AAAAAAAAE70/pJ811DNFbxk/s320/Food+053.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Top with shredded cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CneVInihOo8/TkFrVKMqwAI/AAAAAAAAE7w/yK_KKx-CVrc/s1600/Food+061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CneVInihOo8/TkFrVKMqwAI/AAAAAAAAE7w/yK_KKx-CVrc/s320/Food+061.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then add the bacon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VOkPm5zjQpY/TkFr17c4sMI/AAAAAAAAE7s/6k3D_Jw7lvw/s1600/Food+063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VOkPm5zjQpY/TkFr17c4sMI/AAAAAAAAE7s/6k3D_Jw7lvw/s320/Food+063.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And add a little more cheese, just for good measure. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5-_cGtNKDM/TkFskeUJCKI/AAAAAAAAE7o/vNmfkMYVFeI/s1600/Food+073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5-_cGtNKDM/TkFskeUJCKI/AAAAAAAAE7o/vNmfkMYVFeI/s320/Food+073.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake for 13-17 minutes, according biscuit's instructions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b7T0_9Xq-zE/TkFu0_rEUmI/AAAAAAAAE8w/IH7kzNCXCbg/s1600/Food+083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b7T0_9Xq-zE/TkFu0_rEUmI/AAAAAAAAE8w/IH7kzNCXCbg/s400/Food+083.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CD9sYEkjdNg/TkF-xlnCilI/AAAAAAAAE84/sX68pnQ9UVQ/s1600/Food+089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CD9sYEkjdNg/TkF-xlnCilI/AAAAAAAAE84/sX68pnQ9UVQ/s400/Food+089.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I found this fun dish over on <a href="http://picky-palate.com/2011/02/28/easy-cheesy-bacon-biscuit-pull-aparts/">Picky Palate's blog</a>. She made hers in a cast iron skillet & has several lovely pictures that you should check out! </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-52281616464712508382011-07-29T09:35:00.000-04:002013-03-09T12:02:41.032-05:00Yakitori (Teriyaki Chicken Skewers)<a data-pin-config="above" href="//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" ><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k0GYlUI-Bo8/TjKpOKy1sAI/AAAAAAAAE58/kFBc6z5TJYQ/s1600/085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k0GYlUI-Bo8/TjKpOKy1sAI/AAAAAAAAE58/kFBc6z5TJYQ/s400/085.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm so excited to share this recipe with you!! It's quickly become new favorite in our house this summer & I know you all will love it too. The sauce is so simple but so delicious! It comes together quickly on the stove while the chicken is on the grill. Brushing the glazed sauce over the chicken just at the last minute while on the grill caramelizes it over the chicken. It is so yummy!! If you have a hard time finding Mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine) you can substitute white wine. You may want to add a little more sugar if you do, since Mirin is sweeter than most other white wines, but it'll work just fine. This is such a quick & easy recipe- it's perfect for any day of the week!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tk18sNLcILg/TjKrU0uIXnI/AAAAAAAAE50/0K18sKpWtFk/s1600/109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tk18sNLcILg/TjKrU0uIXnI/AAAAAAAAE50/0K18sKpWtFk/s400/109.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1" pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Large, Yellow Onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Soy Sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 Cup Water</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 tbsp Mirin</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 tbsp Sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 tsp Cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Cloves Garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">2-3 tsp Freshly Grated Ginger</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper, to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Skewers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wSSeqlebE_8/TjKqwBh67EI/AAAAAAAAE54/wfN66oyhG70/s1600/103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wSSeqlebE_8/TjKqwBh67EI/AAAAAAAAE54/wfN66oyhG70/s400/103.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directions:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">If using bamboo skewers, don't forget to soak them in water!</div><div style="text-align: center;">In a small sauce pan, whisk to combine the soy sauce, water, mirin, ginger, garlic, sugar & cornstarch over medium heat. Simmer, whisking often, until the sauce has thickened & reduced. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lGI_tyqaf2w/TjKmC5p3SpI/AAAAAAAAE6U/T_j2hT7IdwI/s1600/064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lGI_tyqaf2w/TjKmC5p3SpI/AAAAAAAAE6U/T_j2hT7IdwI/s320/064.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn off the heat until the chicken is ready.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVGacGImM0E/TjKmSx5Ji_I/AAAAAAAAE6M/RtmLnE6wqdk/s1600/068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVGacGImM0E/TjKmSx5Ji_I/AAAAAAAAE6M/RtmLnE6wqdk/s320/068.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile, assemble the kebobs. Quarter the onion & peel each layer apart. Then cut the larger, outer layers in half so all the pieces are about the same size as the chicken.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_pDkUnM-LMA/TjKmd12Y-8I/AAAAAAAAE6I/AztpIJHWs5E/s1600/060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_pDkUnM-LMA/TjKmd12Y-8I/AAAAAAAAE6I/AztpIJHWs5E/s320/060.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Traditionally, green onion would be used for this but we just love the flavor of regular onion on the grill!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thread the chicken & onion pieces, alternating onto the kebobs. We get about 2 kebobs per chicken breast. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TEL9VMIQGFI/TjKm7oMnhoI/AAAAAAAAE6E/z_1EaIqnu8g/s1600/072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TEL9VMIQGFI/TjKm7oMnhoI/AAAAAAAAE6E/z_1EaIqnu8g/s320/072.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Season the assembled kebobs with salt & pepper & grill. When the kebobs are just about finished cooking, brush all sides of the kebobs with the sauce & rotate, making sure all side are coated & grilled. Transfer to a platter & brush again with the sauce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2L4IDUNuJu4/TjKpBwNfzEI/AAAAAAAAE6A/eHxSuiG-U8k/s1600/078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2L4IDUNuJu4/TjKpBwNfzEI/AAAAAAAAE6A/eHxSuiG-U8k/s400/078.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour the remaining sauce in a bowl & serve at the table. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k0GYlUI-Bo8/TjKpOKy1sAI/AAAAAAAAE58/kFBc6z5TJYQ/s1600/085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k0GYlUI-Bo8/TjKpOKy1sAI/AAAAAAAAE58/kFBc6z5TJYQ/s400/085.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds, if desired & serve!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wSSeqlebE_8/TjKqwBh67EI/AAAAAAAAE54/wfN66oyhG70/s1600/103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wSSeqlebE_8/TjKqwBh67EI/AAAAAAAAE54/wfN66oyhG70/s400/103.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like to serve this with steamed white rice & broccoli roasted with garlic & ginger. YUM!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8axUbklRoTM/TjKriJ74WFI/AAAAAAAAE5w/xQhQQMgCtko/s1600/117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8axUbklRoTM/TjKriJ74WFI/AAAAAAAAE5w/xQhQQMgCtko/s400/117.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I developed this recipe from <a href="http://www.cookscountry.com/default.asp">Cook's Country's</a> Grilled Chicken Teriyaki. </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-55717147518907406872011-07-22T15:01:00.001-04:002011-07-26T14:02:50.141-04:00Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wqr_JbVd3lU/TimIPy4dGlI/AAAAAAAAE4o/gnf1BBMMJg4/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wqr_JbVd3lU/TimIPy4dGlI/AAAAAAAAE4o/gnf1BBMMJg4/s400/028.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do yourself a favor & make these <strike>a.s.a.p</strike>. <strike>today</strike> now!! I bet you have everything that you need in your pantry. And they are so quick & easy. But oh man. They are really, really good. I mean peanut butter, oatmeal & chocolate chips...how could they not be?!? They are perfectly soft & chewy. Trust me, you'll be thanking me in about 10-15 minutes when these are coming out of your oven!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cblj_L4wndU/TimFvRjJUmI/AAAAAAAAE40/bYG6UOCg93E/s1600/041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cblj_L4wndU/TimFvRjJUmI/AAAAAAAAE40/bYG6UOCg93E/s400/041.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Flour (All Purpose)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp Baking Soda</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp Salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Butter (1 stick), at room temperature<br />
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup White, Granulated Sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup Light, Brown Sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 egg</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Directions</strong>:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. </div><div style="text-align: center;">In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda & salt. Set aside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GsuNhldCaNo/TilqIotzC7I/AAAAAAAAE4s/whw-41Gp5yM/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GsuNhldCaNo/TilqIotzC7I/AAAAAAAAE4s/whw-41Gp5yM/s320/001.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter, peanut butter, both sugars, & vanilla extract, about 3 minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S83cIESqV9o/TilqrzJP7yI/AAAAAAAAE30/UAk7h-Zn8Mc/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S83cIESqV9o/TilqrzJP7yI/AAAAAAAAE30/UAk7h-Zn8Mc/s320/004.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add the egg & beat to combine. On low speed, gradually add in the flour mixture until just combined.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z69YmgSzVV0/Tilq8MlKF8I/AAAAAAAAE34/bHsZcZcJsak/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z69YmgSzVV0/Tilq8MlKF8I/AAAAAAAAE34/bHsZcZcJsak/s320/010.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stir in the oats & then the chocolate chips. I used mini chocolate chips & loved them in it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X3ticP4oB_g/TilrJv812DI/AAAAAAAAE38/bD1n6wou7-w/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X3ticP4oB_g/TilrJv812DI/AAAAAAAAE38/bD1n6wou7-w/s320/015.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Use a large cookie scoop (or about 3 tbsp) & drop onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9wvmPt9dIc/Tilr_w13NOI/AAAAAAAAE4A/ep5sjBr3P2E/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9wvmPt9dIc/Tilr_w13NOI/AAAAAAAAE4A/ep5sjBr3P2E/s320/018.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Take care not to over cook these. They may not look 'done' when you pull them out but they will continue to cook some as they cool. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z829U3ThNWE/TimGGVVBCQI/AAAAAAAAE44/3i0JTbGQ3Hk/s1600/042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z829U3ThNWE/TimGGVVBCQI/AAAAAAAAE44/3i0JTbGQ3Hk/s400/042.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cool completely on the baking sheet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qne3WGxEGdk/TimFVmK27ZI/AAAAAAAAE4w/B0u11DenfJA/s1600/040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qne3WGxEGdk/TimFVmK27ZI/AAAAAAAAE4w/B0u11DenfJA/s400/040.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DKcX0ud8604/TimJELFE0HI/AAAAAAAAE4k/rttY1u6z2Y8/s1600/030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DKcX0ud8604/TimJELFE0HI/AAAAAAAAE4k/rttY1u6z2Y8/s400/030.JPG" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This makes about 16, good sized cookies. I found this wonderful cookie recipe on the <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2010/02/24/peanut-butter-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Brown Eyed Baker's site</a>. Check her out, she has lots of other goodies too!! </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-10518445189174593092011-07-13T10:45:00.000-04:002011-07-13T10:45:19.248-04:00Fusilli with Spinach, Tomatoes, & Parmesan Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONMZY9uAnWk/Th2cD2Oi8GI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/rpeM73RiDMw/s1600/Food+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONMZY9uAnWk/Th2cD2Oi8GI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/rpeM73RiDMw/s400/Food+044.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a great summer pasta dish that I've been making for years. It only has a few ingredients & comes together in minutes making it perfect for week nights. You can serve it as a main dish or as a side with grilled chicken or fish. It's a great way to get more spinach in your diet too! Even my 5 year old, who has a fear of all things green, loves it. I slightly adapted this from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/fusilli-with-spinach-and-asiago-cheese-recipe/index.html">Giada De Laurentiis</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D6Zexd5DVvw/Th2ZAXgjb7I/AAAAAAAAE3U/2-DYdom3l2I/s1600/Food+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D6Zexd5DVvw/Th2ZAXgjb7I/AAAAAAAAE3U/2-DYdom3l2I/s320/Food+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb Fusilli Pasta</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 9-10 oz bag Fresh Spinach, coarsely chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 pint Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Cloves of Garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup Olive Oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese, shredded</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water, until al dente. You want it tender but firm to the bite. Drain the pasta & reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPd2M90gy4A/Th2aYoCgxPI/AAAAAAAAE28/x1K97Rqy3GA/s1600/Food+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPd2M90gy4A/Th2aYoCgxPI/AAAAAAAAE28/x1K97Rqy3GA/s320/Food+021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">While the pasta is cooking, add the olive oil to a large chefs pan or deep skillet. Heat to medium & add the minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MpsknFcpCUk/Th2ZL5TmkpI/AAAAAAAAE3M/ov-6DaYPn6M/s1600/Food+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MpsknFcpCUk/Th2ZL5TmkpI/AAAAAAAAE3M/ov-6DaYPn6M/s320/Food+004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add the chopped spinach & halved tomatoes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VwQza7bA-wg/Th2ZueFQpVI/AAAAAAAAE3I/t78HyU341PY/s1600/Food+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VwQza7bA-wg/Th2ZueFQpVI/AAAAAAAAE3I/t78HyU341PY/s320/Food+008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uAEa5lfhuiQ/Th2aCJxuwcI/AAAAAAAAE3E/RVjASfNjLyk/s1600/Food+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uAEa5lfhuiQ/Th2aCJxuwcI/AAAAAAAAE3E/RVjASfNjLyk/s320/Food+019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn down the heat & add the drained pasta. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X391cB1Dx7A/Th2aT5wq61I/AAAAAAAAE3A/tixLGcUTXHo/s1600/Food+026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X391cB1Dx7A/Th2aT5wq61I/AAAAAAAAE3A/tixLGcUTXHo/s320/Food+026.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toss well. Then add the reserved pasta water, 1/2 of the cheese, & toss. Season with salt & pepper to taste. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hUqCLZ3X1Eg/Th2aialNC_I/AAAAAAAAE24/nU5sA2CJ-mk/s1600/Food+028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hUqCLZ3X1Eg/Th2aialNC_I/AAAAAAAAE24/nU5sA2CJ-mk/s320/Food+028.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve immediately, topped with the reserved Parmesan Cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONMZY9uAnWk/Th2cD2Oi8GI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/rpeM73RiDMw/s1600/Food+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ONMZY9uAnWk/Th2cD2Oi8GI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/rpeM73RiDMw/s400/Food+044.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yumm!! This makes 4 main coarse servings.</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-81356366135255824502011-07-02T15:42:00.000-04:002011-07-02T15:42:28.207-04:00Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxwL0k8mIyI/Tg9gJwY_6mI/AAAAAAAAE00/1GtduvXmEEU/s1600/Food+187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XxwL0k8mIyI/Tg9gJwY_6mI/AAAAAAAAE00/1GtduvXmEEU/s400/Food+187.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday America & Happy Birthday to our little blog! Our Blissfully Delicious Life is officially 1 year old! With over 150 recipes & 23,000 hits, I'd say it's been a good year!! To celebrate, we made these super cute cupcakes. They were so easy, I used a store bought cake mix & frosting. Truth be told, I wanted to make homemade butter cream frosting, but the only 4th of July Sprinkles I could find were sold with the frosting (Funfetti). So that's what we made. The little one had a blast making them & even more fun eating them! Thank you so much for sharing the past year with us & we hope you all have a happy & safe 4th of July!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WCC9HbN7m4Q/Tg9gGP3yp8I/AAAAAAAAE0w/TjiFFbJTCuQ/s1600/Food+186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WCC9HbN7m4Q/Tg9gGP3yp8I/AAAAAAAAE0w/TjiFFbJTCuQ/s400/Food+186.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Box Cake Mix </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Cans of Frosting</div><div style="text-align: center;">Colored Sprinkles</div><div style="text-align: center;">24 Ice Cream Cones</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dwyx4BimTwY/Tg9gPOFsejI/AAAAAAAAE04/A5n1lD6sEe0/s1600/Food+193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dwyx4BimTwY/Tg9gPOFsejI/AAAAAAAAE04/A5n1lD6sEe0/s400/Food+193.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven & mix the cupcake batter according to the box's directions. (I highly recommend finding a cute helper like I did!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DjhGLNvl8Q0/Tg9D5q7y-vI/AAAAAAAAEzg/ZdPAaPjGF6Y/s1600/Food+144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DjhGLNvl8Q0/Tg9D5q7y-vI/AAAAAAAAEzg/ZdPAaPjGF6Y/s320/Food+144.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cp3hGD9WVJ8/Tg9D8rlLAWI/AAAAAAAAEzk/bdDhRVWqx-k/s1600/Food+147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cp3hGD9WVJ8/Tg9D8rlLAWI/AAAAAAAAEzk/bdDhRVWqx-k/s320/Food+147.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Place the ice cream cones, standing upright, in the cups of cupcake tin. (I made some in cones & some in paper cups.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1ewR3GSiJeE/Tg9ECXafi8I/AAAAAAAAEzo/yHgalalli3g/s1600/Food+148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1ewR3GSiJeE/Tg9ECXafi8I/AAAAAAAAEzo/yHgalalli3g/s320/Food+148.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fill the cones about half full with batter. You want to be careful not to over fill the cones. I filled them just about to the top of the base of the cone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnyXazYSWCE/Tg9EZaLgZqI/AAAAAAAAEzs/g9V16qZCltw/s1600/Food+158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnyXazYSWCE/Tg9EZaLgZqI/AAAAAAAAEzs/g9V16qZCltw/s320/Food+158.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake, according to the package directions, about 20 minutes or so.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-90xQTwjivq0/Tg9Epw3YPKI/AAAAAAAAEzw/EIoCA9KHOig/s1600/Food+164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-90xQTwjivq0/Tg9Epw3YPKI/AAAAAAAAEzw/EIoCA9KHOig/s320/Food+164.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Allow the cupcakes to cool completely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-weHuiZmgdTA/Tg9egbPM8tI/AAAAAAAAEz0/0TKarByv_kQ/s1600/Food+169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-weHuiZmgdTA/Tg9egbPM8tI/AAAAAAAAEz0/0TKarByv_kQ/s320/Food+169.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then pipe frosting in a swirl, like soft serve ice cream. (I used a Wilton's large star tip.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BGem3vTNQVE/Tg9enWyyVhI/AAAAAAAAEz4/M_oNh7M-fMY/s1600/Food+172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BGem3vTNQVE/Tg9enWyyVhI/AAAAAAAAEz4/M_oNh7M-fMY/s320/Food+172.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add sprinkles & enjoy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJ-J1Rvd-5c/Tg9gCeyndkI/AAAAAAAAE0s/LEYlNmpAIbY/s1600/Food+184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJ-J1Rvd-5c/Tg9gCeyndkI/AAAAAAAAE0s/LEYlNmpAIbY/s400/Food+184.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note: These cupcakes are best if made the day that you want to eat them. The moisture from the cake tends to make the ice cream cones soggy after a day or so. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bcvS8lfSotM/Tg9hw1MUlpI/AAAAAAAAE08/CTSwwEw2k0k/s1600/Food+201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bcvS8lfSotM/Tg9hw1MUlpI/AAAAAAAAE08/CTSwwEw2k0k/s400/Food+201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So cute!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--GID1fBb1a8/Tg9hPuV8F5I/AAAAAAAAE0U/QZIikVnlX9M/s1600/Food+211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--GID1fBb1a8/Tg9hPuV8F5I/AAAAAAAAE0U/QZIikVnlX9M/s400/Food+211.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x1gFnoXsmsk/Tg9hdUlOvaI/AAAAAAAAE0Y/-7jvIpmUOBc/s1600/Food+214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x1gFnoXsmsk/Tg9hdUlOvaI/AAAAAAAAE0Y/-7jvIpmUOBc/s400/Food+214.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-He-2mQ0e130/Tg9hqLzF3PI/AAAAAAAAE0c/QbzJb1NTkHg/s1600/Food+218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-He-2mQ0e130/Tg9hqLzF3PI/AAAAAAAAE0c/QbzJb1NTkHg/s400/Food+218.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-67264052421900601462011-06-27T15:26:00.001-04:002011-07-11T17:02:48.340-04:00Caponata<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6VtORKF9Amc/TgCkckSx0_I/AAAAAAAAEy8/Jn2sNCzDr08/s1600/Food+062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6VtORKF9Amc/TgCkckSx0_I/AAAAAAAAEy8/Jn2sNCzDr08/s400/Food+062.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Last month we took the little one to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL to celebrate her 5th birthday. During our trip we dined at a fabulous restaurant called Il Mulino New York Trattoria . It is an Italian restaurant, modeled after the original (in New York) located in the Walt Disney World Swan Resort. We had an wonderful evening there, full of yummy food. One of the delicious things we ate there was a complimentary dish, an amuse bouche from the chef. It was this eggplant dish, served room temperature with bread & spicy crackers and sliced salami. We loved it!! Of course, as soon as we got home, I had to try to make it. So here is my version of Caponata, a traditional Italian appetizer or side dish. It's like a bruschetta or vegetable relish/ salad. You can serve it as an appetizer with bread or crackers. Or as a side or topping on grilled chicken or fish. I made my version to taste like it did at Il Muno but you add other tradition ingredients like celery, capers, raisins, & pine nuts to suite your taste.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2SCXyfh5CA/TgCkcfuuslI/AAAAAAAAEzA/VBoYllJw4ZM/s1600/Food+065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2SCXyfh5CA/TgCkcfuuslI/AAAAAAAAEzA/VBoYllJw4ZM/s400/Food+065.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 medium- large sized Eggplants</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 pint Cherry Tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 medium-large Yellow Onion, coarsely chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Black Olives, halved</div><div style="text-align: center;">4-5 Cloves of Garlic, Smashed</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar<br />
2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar</div><div style="text-align: center;">8-9 tbsp Olive Oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper, to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fresh, chopped Flat Leaf Italian Parsley</div><div style="text-align: center;">Freshly grated Parmesan, to garnish</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions:</b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Preheat the oven heat to 425 degrees. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4_XlQ4bLFbE/TgCYMyvYmmI/AAAAAAAAEyg/56zPt8HXzW4/s1600/Food+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4_XlQ4bLFbE/TgCYMyvYmmI/AAAAAAAAEyg/56zPt8HXzW4/s320/Food+006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Chop the eggplant into 1" (ish) pieces. Place the eggplant on sheet pans (I used 2) & drizzle with a little olive oil (about 2 1/2 tbsp). Toss to evenly coat then season with salt & pepper. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e5p9aXTB7YQ/TgCX4xtQPuI/AAAAAAAAEy0/zdkbVCLg-TU/s1600/Food+013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e5p9aXTB7YQ/TgCX4xtQPuI/AAAAAAAAEy0/zdkbVCLg-TU/s320/Food+013.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Roast for 30-40 minutes, flipping once to ensure even browning. Let cool on the roasting pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qC9tiuJpt_M/TgChmlgCSDI/AAAAAAAAEyU/M09clIQlrbw/s1600/Food+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qC9tiuJpt_M/TgChmlgCSDI/AAAAAAAAEyU/M09clIQlrbw/s320/Food+016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Place the whole cherry tomatoes on a roasting pan with the cloves of garlic. Drizzle a little olive oil lover top then toss to coat (approx 1-2 tbsp). Make sure to coat the cloves of garlic well with oil so they don't burn. Season with salt & pepper.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OdWRbTXJB_0/TgCX55ZowTI/AAAAAAAAEyw/pc0uoz7Y9oo/s1600/Food+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OdWRbTXJB_0/TgCX55ZowTI/AAAAAAAAEyw/pc0uoz7Y9oo/s320/Food+001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Roast in the oven at 325 degrees for about an hour, until the tomatoes are soft & start to caramelize.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xEWemOkom6U/TgCiviKfDDI/AAAAAAAAEyI/JE6iPCVPyw8/s1600/Food+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xEWemOkom6U/TgCiviKfDDI/AAAAAAAAEyI/JE6iPCVPyw8/s320/Food+023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>While the tomatoes are roasting, coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil & heat to medium. Add the chopped onion & season with a little salt & pepper. Saute for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to caramelize.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u5MKRSJMdiI/TgCiP3llQ6I/AAAAAAAAEyM/2A-6YoYOYeY/s1600/Food+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u5MKRSJMdiI/TgCiP3llQ6I/AAAAAAAAEyM/2A-6YoYOYeY/s320/Food+019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Add the roasted tomatoes & garlic to the onions & stir to combine. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gg8Fgh2YR7Y/TgCi-hPFDII/AAAAAAAAEyA/Zrawmf6LYBE/s1600/Food+029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gg8Fgh2YR7Y/TgCi-hPFDII/AAAAAAAAEyA/Zrawmf6LYBE/s320/Food+029.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Turn off the heat & gently add in the roasted eggplant to the roasted tomatoes, onions & garlic. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B41CCRCjB1c/TgCjSu4S_tI/AAAAAAAAEx8/EvNtyYtOX-8/s1600/Food+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B41CCRCjB1c/TgCjSu4S_tI/AAAAAAAAEx8/EvNtyYtOX-8/s320/Food+035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Add in the black olives, then pour in the balsamic & red wine vinegar over top. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2gp6Y0Ol4ws/TgCjuC8ptFI/AAAAAAAAEx4/bXLTeaPCt14/s1600/Food+037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2gp6Y0Ol4ws/TgCjuC8ptFI/AAAAAAAAEx4/bXLTeaPCt14/s320/Food+037.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Toss in some freshly chopped parsley & stir to combine well. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mTS3bFssOkA/TgCkC88b5LI/AAAAAAAAEx0/VpIOWusSM_Q/s1600/Food+040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mTS3bFssOkA/TgCkC88b5LI/AAAAAAAAEx0/VpIOWusSM_Q/s320/Food+040.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Refrigerate over night to let the flavors marry then bring to room temperate before serving. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGMXqjLq4hI/TgCkc_L8yLI/AAAAAAAAEy4/q525EHybZrU/s1600/Food+063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGMXqjLq4hI/TgCkc_L8yLI/AAAAAAAAEy4/q525EHybZrU/s400/Food+063.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>You can serve this the day you make it, just let it sit to room temperate first. Slice up a baguette, top with some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese & enjoy!</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-61270615731587025752011-06-21T07:11:00.000-04:002011-06-21T07:11:47.032-04:00Long Boy "Cheeseburgers"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoAAfVM9FPs/TfDTN4XE5vI/AAAAAAAAEvc/BB5Xm6shNgs/s1600/Food+106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoAAfVM9FPs/TfDTN4XE5vI/AAAAAAAAEvc/BB5Xm6shNgs/s400/Food+106.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">As soon as I saw this recipe in <a href="http://www.cookscountry.com/default.asp">Cooks Country</a>, I knew my husband would love it. It's kind of like an open faced cheeseburger but more like a meatloaf or meatball sandwich, all of which the hubs is a huge fan. It ended up being a bit hit with the whole family! Even my picky little one. My husband loved it heated up for lunch the next day too! It's fun, casual & super easy to make. Perfect for any night of the week! Of course, I changed the original recipe some but the method is the same. And my <a href="http://ourblissfullydeliciouslife.blogspot.com/2010/07/homemade-french-fries.html">homemade french fries</a> make the perfect side to go along!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yIxszgQnkJw/TfDWGThhhiI/AAAAAAAAEvY/OBelViShkfw/s1600/Food+108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yIxszgQnkJw/TfDWGThhhiI/AAAAAAAAEvY/OBelViShkfw/s400/Food+108.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">(for the burger patties)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb Lean Ground Beef</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs</div><div style="text-align: center;">2/3 cup French Fried Onions or 1/2 of a Yellow Onion, finely chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large Egg, lightly beaten</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup Milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tbsp Ketchup</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce<br />
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder<br />
Salt & Pepper, to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;">3- 6" Sub Rolls</div><div style="text-align: center;">(for topping)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp Ketchup</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp Yellow Mustard</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the sub rolls, cut side up on a wire rack set on top of a sheet pan. Bake (with the oven rack in the upper middle position) until golden & crisp, about 5 minutes.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gQJNQlxte0Y/TfDHVzWDS9I/AAAAAAAAEvk/jHM8CobKOMU/s1600/Food+082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gQJNQlxte0Y/TfDHVzWDS9I/AAAAAAAAEvk/jHM8CobKOMU/s320/Food+082.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Combine all the ingredients for the burgers in a large bowl, just as you were making a meat loaf or meatballs. I've made it with both french fried onions & raw chopped onions & like it both ways. You get a stronger onion flavor with the raw so use according to your liking! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1EQQwDhuHVM/TfDNUyDDQ5I/AAAAAAAAEvo/51Wu4PRxNt4/s1600/Food+087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1EQQwDhuHVM/TfDNUyDDQ5I/AAAAAAAAEvo/51Wu4PRxNt4/s320/Food+087.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Combine the additional 2 tbsp of ketchup with the yellow mustard in a separate dish for the topping.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OInh16UmABY/TfDNx8dbkEI/AAAAAAAAEv4/QTPr0ESZFKk/s1600/Food+089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OInh16UmABY/TfDNx8dbkEI/AAAAAAAAEv4/QTPr0ESZFKk/s320/Food+089.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Top the toasted rolls equally with the meat mixture. Take care to cover the bread all the way to the edges with the meat mixture so it doesn't burn! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VLwzpJ3rIO0/TfDOTK7adFI/AAAAAAAAEwA/GovpfReD_Xc/s1600/Food+096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VLwzpJ3rIO0/TfDOTK7adFI/AAAAAAAAEwA/GovpfReD_Xc/s320/Food+096.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Evenly brush the tops with the ketchup & mustard mixture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5e5rCUBUec/TfDPLxmSgSI/AAAAAAAAEwI/pglYiSAlgWY/s1600/Food+098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5e5rCUBUec/TfDPLxmSgSI/AAAAAAAAEwI/pglYiSAlgWY/s320/Food+098.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the meat registers 160 degrees. Remove from the oven, top with the shredded cheddar cheese & continue to bake until the cheese is bubbly & melted, about 3-4 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoAAfVM9FPs/TfDTN4XE5vI/AAAAAAAAEvc/BB5Xm6shNgs/s1600/Food+106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoAAfVM9FPs/TfDTN4XE5vI/AAAAAAAAEvc/BB5Xm6shNgs/s400/Food+106.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Enjoy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-64149658848167301862011-06-09T13:21:00.000-04:002011-06-09T13:21:23.430-04:00Mini Hash Browns<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXnf3Ic29CM/TfDfGAhT0hI/AAAAAAAAEuk/KV0KmeGEab0/s1600/Food+056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXnf3Ic29CM/TfDfGAhT0hI/AAAAAAAAEuk/KV0KmeGEab0/s400/Food+056.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Who wouldn't want to wake up to these tasty little hash browns for breakfast? They are so darn cute & could not be easier to make. Which is perfect early in the morning before my has coffee kicked in. You can serve these for breakfast, brunch, breakfast for dinner, when ever! I use frozen, store bought hash browns but the refrigerated ones work well too. Of course, you could also shred potatoes & squeeze them out your self. But I don't, I'm lazy like that...especially at breakfast time. Besides, I love that I can keep the frozen ones on hand for last minute meals on the fly!! You can make as few or many of these at a time as you need. I'd say 2-3 a person per serving. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XGVhRtklL60/TfDfGU5icJI/AAAAAAAAEus/rUfJAqRZz7Y/s1600/Food+057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XGVhRtklL60/TfDfGU5icJI/AAAAAAAAEus/rUfJAqRZz7Y/s400/Food+057.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shredded Potatoes (Store bought, frozen or refrigerated)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Olive Oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">Non- stick Cooking Spray</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the cups of a sized muffin or cupcake tin with nonstick cooking spray. Fill each muffin cup about half way with shredded potatoes. Season with a little salt & pepper. Then fill the rest of the way, pushing to pack the potatoes in. You want to make sure to really fill the muffin tin all the way to the top, the shredded potatoes will shrink when the cook so pack them in well!. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of each hash brown & lightly season again with salt & pepper. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3RIPD7pMkyI/TfDck8W7vQI/AAAAAAAAEtk/XHT9MMBAVNE/s1600/Food+046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3RIPD7pMkyI/TfDck8W7vQI/AAAAAAAAEtk/XHT9MMBAVNE/s320/Food+046.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, until golden & crispy on the top. (See! I told you they would shrink.)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xiC6_kvqhwg/TfDdM1msZDI/AAAAAAAAEuw/9zSMFKE_yz0/s1600/Food+052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xiC6_kvqhwg/TfDdM1msZDI/AAAAAAAAEuw/9zSMFKE_yz0/s320/Food+052.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Let sit in the muffin tins for a few minutes before tying to remove them so they set. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-izTMJj3yfgA/TfDezF8dUHI/AAAAAAAAEug/zHPs3E1t5f8/s1600/Food+054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-izTMJj3yfgA/TfDezF8dUHI/AAAAAAAAEug/zHPs3E1t5f8/s400/Food+054.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Serve warm.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXnf3Ic29CM/TfDfGAhT0hI/AAAAAAAAEuk/KV0KmeGEab0/s1600/Food+056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXnf3Ic29CM/TfDfGAhT0hI/AAAAAAAAEuk/KV0KmeGEab0/s400/Food+056.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Enjoy!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NJjfnf7WoMQ/TfDfRQOh6dI/AAAAAAAAEuo/HPNxhxC0N0k/s1600/Food+058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NJjfnf7WoMQ/TfDfRQOh6dI/AAAAAAAAEuo/HPNxhxC0N0k/s400/Food+058.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071547148970039647.post-41384133550674793162011-06-02T09:18:00.000-04:002011-06-02T09:18:18.798-04:00Creamy Tortellini with Peas & Parmesan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dLWxHO1ukg0/Td5dMrUO-yI/AAAAAAAAEsc/lLmmWuiJquo/s1600/RAS%2527s+Pictures+035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dLWxHO1ukg0/Td5dMrUO-yI/AAAAAAAAEsc/lLmmWuiJquo/s400/RAS%2527s+Pictures+035.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a great summer recipe! It comes together quickly & with only a few ingredients, it's easy to keep everything on hand for dinner on the fly! It can be served as an entrée or a side dish & will please even the pickiest of eaters!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gw5NGUxpNik/Td5d7N4ks7I/AAAAAAAAEsU/tPqkWyvLPlo/s1600/RAS%2527s+Pictures+042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gw5NGUxpNik/Td5d7N4ks7I/AAAAAAAAEsU/tPqkWyvLPlo/s400/RAS%2527s+Pictures+042.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb Cheese Tortellini, frozen or fresh</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups Sweet Peas, frozen</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp Butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cloves of Garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Heavy Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese, shredded</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt & Pepper, to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">In a large chef's pan, over low- medium heat, add the 2 tbsp of butter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mTaxaU9Jay8/Td5bkZfhvGI/AAAAAAAAEp0/8aaE2-GPdz8/s1600/RAS%2527s+Pictures+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mTaxaU9Jay8/Td5bkZfhvGI/AAAAAAAAEp0/8aaE2-GPdz8/s320/RAS%2527s+Pictures+017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When the butter is melted, add the minced garlic & cook 1 minute. Add in the heavy cream & stir to blend. Simmer the sauce to thicken, stirring occasionally while you prepare the tortellini. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uYjUARlhb1I/Td5co2F0QnI/AAAAAAAAEqg/_cSTh19aPOE/s1600/RAS%2527s+Pictures+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uYjUARlhb1I/Td5co2F0QnI/AAAAAAAAEqg/_cSTh19aPOE/s320/RAS%2527s+Pictures+030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, adding in the frozen peas for the last 2 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WgjuSGD15EQ/Td5cZ-JolCI/AAAAAAAAEqU/SJtFKe8BbKE/s1600/RAS%2527s+Pictures+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WgjuSGD15EQ/Td5cZ-JolCI/AAAAAAAAEqU/SJtFKe8BbKE/s320/RAS%2527s+Pictures+026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Drain the peas & tortellini & add it directly to the cream sauce. Add in the Parmesan Cheese (Reserving some for topping!) & toss to coast well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dLWxHO1ukg0/Td5dMrUO-yI/AAAAAAAAEsc/lLmmWuiJquo/s1600/RAS%2527s+Pictures+035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dLWxHO1ukg0/Td5dMrUO-yI/AAAAAAAAEsc/lLmmWuiJquo/s400/RAS%2527s+Pictures+035.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve immediately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y27EkDs6PQ4/Td5djIxq91I/AAAAAAAAEsI/ZHOmNa0cyo8/s1600/RAS%2527s+Pictures+038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y27EkDs6PQ4/Td5djIxq91I/AAAAAAAAEsI/ZHOmNa0cyo8/s400/RAS%2527s+Pictures+038.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy! </div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742211188039724971noreply@blogger.com0