tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11520662557749648482024-03-13T21:16:20.316-07:00CupcakeDDAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-102401619970327722015-09-02T16:04:00.000-07:002015-09-02T16:05:17.618-07:00MIA, Pancackes & #27 Sautéed Shishito PeppersI know, I know!! I am SO BEHIND on my recipe posts!! I've actually cooked the recipes and taken the pictures, but just haven't gotten around to writing the posts!! My new job as host at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Original-Pancake-House/1382619138728659?fref=ts" target="_blank">Original Pancake House</a> has kinda derailed my bloggin' train. Haven't had a "real" paying job in about 16 years, so this has been a bit of an adjustment. I'll get caught up eventually....<br />
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Anyway, here's a quick recipe I tried the other day. A package of shishito peppers came in my <a href="https://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/my-farm-stand" target="_blank">Farm Fresh to You</a> delivery and I had no idea what to do with with! A quick search on Google and I came across this gem! So easy and SUPER tasty!! Tastes like a chili relleno without all the cheese and egg batter and sauce.....</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Sautéed Shishito Peppers</strong></span></div>
(Recipe from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sauteed-shishito-peppers-summers-best-new-bite-51153400" target="_blank">Epicurious</a> )<br />
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shishito peppers</div>
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Here's what you do. Heat a little olive oil in a wide sauté pan until it is good and hot but not smoking. Add the peppers and cook them over medium, tossing and turning them frequently until they blister. They shouldn't char except in places. Don't rush. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to cook a panful of peppers. When they're done, toss them with sea salt and add a squeeze of fresh lemon. Slide the peppers into a bowl and serve them hot. You pick them up by the stem end and eat the whole thing, minus the stem, that is.<br />
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Here's your FINAL list of prompts! Use them or feel free to make up your own.<br />
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I'm also having a fun little giveaway as a way to say "thank you" for joining me in this experiment! These mugs are SUPER ADORBS and I knew that one of you just had to have them (I got a set for me too!!)!!<br />
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Here's how to enter to WIN (gotta do 'em <strong>all</strong>):<br />
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<li><strike>Follow me on Instagram. </strike><a href="https://instagram.com/cupcakedd/" target="_blank"><strike>CupcakeDD</strike></a><strike> (comment on this post to let me know you did)</strike></li>
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Easy peasy, right? I'll pick a winner on August 3rd! Now, have a GREAT WEEK and keep clickin' those selfies!!!<br />
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WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER: Taffi Graham!!!!<br />
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Here's where it all started: <a href="http://cupcakedd.blogspot.com/2015/06/summer-of-selfies.html" target="_blank">Summer of Selfies Challenge</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-1653652129087440022015-07-17T12:47:00.000-07:002015-07-17T12:47:25.050-07:00Summer of Selfies Challenge: Week Five
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Week Five is all about technique! Strike a pose! Try
something different. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">For most of us, one side is more attractive than the other.
Tilt your head to the left and then the right as you view yourself on your
phone’s screen to find out your “best side”. Also, try extending your neck
forward to accentuate your jaw line and get rid of the double chin effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also shoot high or hold the camera
slightly above you and look up… that technique can help with a multitude of
things! Most importantly, try and try again. Just keep clicking and figuring
out what you like best and what is most comfortable for you!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>The Two Fisted Selfie</strong> - Hold the camera with two hands, away
from your body. It’s easier to take a selfie this way because you can steady
your camera with one hand and push the shutter release button with the other. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be careful not to cover up the lens.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Standing In The Light</strong> - Pose in an area with good lighting,
like inside near a window or outside. Gorgeous lighting = a more flattering
selfie. The best time to shoot for lighting is “the magic hour”—one hour after
sunrise and one hour before sunset.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>The Full Monty</strong> (with clothes please!) – Do a full body shot! Strike a pose in
front of a mirror or experiment by holding your camera at different angles
(over your head, off to the side, etc..). Angle your body to the left or right,
that's usually more flattering than shooting straight on.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Feet First</strong> – A selfie isn’t just about your face… try
snapping a fun shot of your feet or another body part (keeping it clean!), like
your hands, your shoulder, knees, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Get Tight</strong> – Don’t like that “I’m holding my arms up to take
a selfie” look? Crop in tight on your face. Zoom in on your phone just slightly and hold the camera far
away from your face. You’re features look proportionate, you declutter the
background and you can’t see those arms at all!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Accessorize</strong> – Try wearing a hat, throwing on some
sunglasses, don a wig, or sport a mustache… the possibilities are endless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Express Yourself</strong> – Let’s break away from the duckface and
try a good old fashioned smile! Not feelin’ it? Pout, frown, smirk, laugh, be
goofy!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em><strong>Just a little heads up…. We will be having a giveaway in
Week Six to celebrate completing the challenge! There will be a few rules, but
nothing you can’t handle! Stay tuned and keep up those selfies!!</strong></em></span></div>
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<strong>Cherry Apple Cobbler</strong><br />
(Recipe adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-fruit-cobbler/" target="_blank">allrecipes.com</a> )<br />
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2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
4 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1 1/2 cups white sugar<br />
1 1/2 cups milk<br />
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter<br />
1 - 21oz. can cherry pie filling<br />
1 - 21oz. can apple pie filling<br />
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Put butter in a 9x13 baking dish and place in oven until butter melts.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-73146369799138877642015-07-11T16:05:00.000-07:002015-07-11T16:05:21.064-07:00Summer of Selfies Challenge: Week FourWell, it's Week Four of our <a href="https://www.groupon.com/deals/getcooking-101-1-5?utm_campaign=UserReferral&utm_medium=email&utm_source=deal_ita" target="_blank">Summer of Selfies Challenge</a> . I may actually be the only one left standing, but I'm not one to back down from a challenge! This week's prompts are "all about a verb"... should be easy peasy to get these babies done 'cuz hopefully you're doing these things already!<br />
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I wanted to mention that if you just aren't loving your selfies, there are lots of apps out there that allow you to "fix" them or just make them even more fabulous. You can touch things up, crop them, add filters, etc.<br />
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Here are some of our favorites:<br />
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<a href="http://www.facetuneapp.com/" target="_blank">Facetune</a> - This one is great for softening those little flaws that we all have!<br />
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8" target="_blank">Snapseed</a> - I haven't used this one but it's <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8" target="_blank">Christine's</a> go-to for fixing up pics!</div>
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<strong>Summer Vegetable Frittata</strong></div>
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil</div>
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1 cup diced zucchini</div>
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1/2 cup chop<br />
ped red bell pepper</div>
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1/3 cup chopped onion</div>
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided</div>
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided</div>
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2 garlic cloves, minced</div>
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1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato</div>
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9 large eggs</div>
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1. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick broiler-proof skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates.</div>
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2. Combine eggs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk until frothy. Pour egg mixture into pan over vegetables, stirring gently. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until almost set in the center.</div>
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4. Broil frittata 3 minutes or until set. Invert onto a serving platter; cut into 8 wedges.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-37962086164278163472015-06-30T08:52:00.001-07:002015-06-30T08:52:47.286-07:00#24 - Beef Barbacoa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This one is a keeper... fix it and forget it! I got it all ready to go, threw it in the crockpot, went to the beach, and came home to the delicious smell of Beef Barbacoa! All I had to do was shred the meat, heat up some tortillas and chop a few veg and dinner was served. A few days later I made quesadillas with the left overs and I STILL had meat left! It was good stuff!<br />
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Beef Barbacoa</h4>
<em>(Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/beef-barbacoa/" target="_blank">That Skinny Chick</a>)</em><br />
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar</li>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoons cumin</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoons oregano</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">½ teaspoon ground black pepper</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoons salt</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">A pinch ground cloves</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 tablespoons vegetable oil</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 12 oz.bottle of beer (can substitute chicken broth)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 bay leaves</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 tablespoons lime juice</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2-4 chipotle chiles in adobo</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">¼ cup tomato paste</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">4 pound chuck roast</li>
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To make the adobo sauce combine vinegar, lime juice, chipotles, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt and cloves in a blender or processor on high speed until smooth.</div>
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Remove any excess fat from the roast and then cut into a few large chunks.</div>
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Had to share some of our beach day too (aka. what to do while dinner is cookin' )...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-73404076157684968772015-06-25T18:18:00.002-07:002015-06-25T21:11:37.947-07:00Summer of Selfies - Week TwoSoooo.... how does it feel, week one taking selfies? Awkward? Silly? Hard? Stupid? Fun? Wonderful? Fantastic? Well don't give up. It may take some getting used to. It'll get easier. Don't think that every day has to be some well thought out, well staged, perfectly coiffed shot. That's not the point. Be you, in that moment. Not feelin' the prompts? Then do your own thing - ain't nothin' wrong with that! And don't stress if you miss a day, you won't be kicked out of the challenge or anything! Just pick back up the next day! If you haven't started yet, no worries! There's always time to jump on this party train! <em>(It all started </em><a href="http://www.cupcakedd.blogspot.com/2015/06/summer-of-selfies.html" target="_blank"><em>HERE</em></a> .)<br />
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We wanted to post next week's prompts a little early so you can be thinking about them! Hope you like 'em and have fun!! Week Two starts Sunday, June 28th. We'd also love to hear how you're feeling throughout the challenge, so feel free to leave us a comment!<br />
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One more thing... we've changed the hashtag to #SummerOfSelfies2015, so don't forget to add it when you post your pics!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-32883653925327466992015-06-22T08:50:00.000-07:002015-06-22T08:52:01.357-07:00#23 - Quick & Easy Pasta CarbonaraEven though today is only the second "official" day of Summer, we are almost halfway through our Summer Break! June has basically been a blur! I have to say that it has NOT been easy to try a new recipe each week. When things get busy I'm much more likely to slip into cooking the same ole, same ole instead of taking the time to plan for something different. There's nothing wrong with tried and true recipes but for the sake of this blog and the challenge I made myself (a new recipe each week), I've got to keep going!<br />
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This one is quick and easy, hence the name... Quick & Easy Pasta Carbonara. Fifteen minutes from the stove to the table (or the countertop if you're at my house). Use any kind of pasta you have on hand. I used rigatoni. It would also be good if you threw some frozen peas in towards the end of cooking. I might try that next time!<br />
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; leave about 2 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan. </li>
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-38788484911153631402015-06-18T12:17:00.000-07:002015-06-18T12:20:16.593-07:00Summer of Selfies Challenge<span style="font-family: inherit;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There’s much being
said about selfies lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve put in
my two cents about them (<a href="http://www.cupcakedd.blogspot.com/2015/05/me-myselfies-and-i.html" target="_blank">Me, Myselfies, and I</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yes, sometimes they can be a bit over the top or even annoying, but are
they really hurting anyone?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For me,
selfies aren’t a “rub it in your face” or “look at me, look at me” kind of
thing, they’re more of a “wish you were here to share this moment” kind of
thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Selfies have also
been a learning experience for me. When I started posting my “<a href="http://www.stupidcupcakecancer.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-faces-of-chemo.html" target="_blank">Faces of Chemo</a>”
selfies, I had no idea the world it would open up for me. I posted my daily
pics as a way to chronicle my breast cancer journey. That turned into 154
consecutive selfies posted (plus other “unofficial” posts). They weren’t meant
to be pretty. It was just me, how I was feeling on that particular day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t get me wrong, there were rarely one-click-and-post
shots and many re-shoots (I always go with the “law of three”, take at least
three shots and pick the best one… take three more if needed), but something
got posted every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And they weren’t
all selfies in the traditional sense, I would from time to time enlist someone
to snap the shot for me… sometimes my arms just aren’t long enough… still
pictures of my “self”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway, back to the
“learning” part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As time went on, I
started to become comfortable, comfortable with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I began to accept myself and how I looked
(although the chemo clean slate of no hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes wasn’t
ideal).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is me, today. I’m ok with
that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You don’t need to go
through something like cancer to have that kind of self-discovery. It just
takes giving yourself a little bit of grace every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Embrace your flaws, they’re what make you
YOU.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t hide who you are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be so hard on yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the people who know you, they see you
anyway (in real life). They love you and a less than perfect picture isn’t
going to change that. If anything, it will help them share in your day, your up’s
and down’s, your fun, your frustration, your adventures, your success and your
losses, life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s not a bad thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Still not
convinced?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, my friend <a href="http://scarletcalliope.com/wp/" target="_blank">Christine</a>
(my partner in selfie-crime) and I would like to invite you to join us in a “Summer
of Selfies” Challenge. A selfie experiment, if you will.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beginning on June 21<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup> (the first
official day of Summer) and running for 6-weeks, we will post prompts each week
for daily selfies (like “sleepy selfie” or “at work selfie”). You would then
post your selfies to Instagram and/or Facebook with the hashtag #SummerOfSelfies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No worries if you miss a day or two (or three…),
just pick right back up when you can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
not a big deal that will require hours of pre and post production. Just do it
and just be you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why should I, you
ask?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why not?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’ll be fun!! And let’s just see if you
start to look at yourself a little differently when it’s all done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe you’ll decide you’re not so bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe you’ll kind of start to like what you
see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll never know unless you give
it a try!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Here are the prompts for the first week... start posting June 21st!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-42759390520849072452015-06-16T13:10:00.000-07:002015-06-16T13:10:13.865-07:00#22 - Spicy Stewed Beef with Creamy Cheddar Grits<span style="font-family: inherit;">I might have mentioned before that I have a thing for grits. I mean I REALLY do! That having been said, it's not unusual that I would base a meal around them. For me they are more than I side dish... they are the STAR!</span><br />
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I found this recipe on <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/01/spicy-stewed-beef-with-creamy-cheddar-grits/" target="_blank">Ree Drummond's</a> website. There was no doubt in my mind that I had to try it! As usual though, I made a few changes to the recipe. First of all, Ree's beef cooks on the stove for about 3 hours and one day I'll try it that way. I just didn't have that kind of time to hang out in the kitchen, so I converted it into a slow cooker recipe. The second thing is that she put a whole stinkin' 11 ounce can of Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce into hers... that would be why it's called SPICY Stewed Beef! I decided to be a little more conservative and only used half a can (and it was still pretty spicy!). And the last thing I did differently was my grits. Stone Ground Grits are not all that common in my local grocery stores. Short on time, the only grits I could find were instant grits. Ree's grits took about an hour to cook and mine took about 20 minutes. Again, one of these days, I will try it her way! Oh, and I ended up making WAAAAAAAY to many grits! That's not a bad thing because a few days later I served the leftovers with bacon, a little more cheese, and topped with a fried egg... Mmmmmmm....<br />
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This recipe is prefect for a crowd or a Sunday dinner. It's a bit on the spicy side, but so good and rich. I didn't bother making anything else to go with it, but it would be great with green veg or a loaf of crusty bread (lots of butter). So, here you have it... get your grits (and spicy beef) on!<br />
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<strong>Spicy Stewed Beef with Creamy Cheddar Grits</strong><br />(Recipe adapted from <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/01/spicy-stewed-beef-with-creamy-cheddar-grits/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman</a> )</div>
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<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name"> Canola Oil</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name"> Butter</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 pounds</span><span itemprop="name"> Stew Meat Or Diced Chuck Roast</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 can</span><span itemprop="name"> Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">4 cups</span><span itemprop="name"> Low-sodium Beef Broth</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">5 cloves</span><span itemprop="name"> Minced Garlic</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 Tablespoon</span><span itemprop="name"> Cumin</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 teaspoons</span><span itemprop="name"> Chili Powder</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 an </span><span itemprop="name">Onion, Diced</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 a </span><span itemprop="name"> Red Bell Pepper</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 whole</span><span itemprop="name"> Anaheim Chili</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 cups</span><span itemprop="name"> Instant Grits</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">6 cups</span><span itemprop="name"> Low Sodium Chicken Broth</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 cups</span><span itemprop="name"> Water</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup</span><span itemprop="name"> Heavy Cream</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 cups</span><span itemprop="name"> Grated Cheddar Cheese</span></span></li>
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To make the meat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over high heat. Throw in stew meat and brown for 1 minute, then add chipotle peppers, beef broth, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Stir, then bring to a boil. Transfer beef mixture to a preheated slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.<br />
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Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of both oil and butter. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and chilies and cook for five minutes or so. Add chicken broth and water, then bring to a boil . Reduce the heat to low, stir in grits and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the grits have thickened and start to become tender, add heavy cream. Cook a minute or two more, remove from heat and stir in cheese.<br />
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Serve a big ol' heap of grits smothered in the beef and all of it's yummy juices!<br />
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(Recipe #22 of 52)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-40762906117456903922015-06-14T12:09:00.001-07:002015-06-14T12:09:55.258-07:00#21 - From Scratch Pancake MixI absolutely LOVE breakfast! I REALLY LOVE pancakes! When I woke up this morning, ready to make some pancakes and realized I was out of Bisquik, I decided it was time to try making my own pancake mix, from scratch. I searched Pinterest for recipes and after finding quite a few, this is what I came up with. It doesn't take much more work than using a store-bought pancake mix does and if you make up a batch it'll last you a few meals. The bonus is that all the ingredients were stuff I had in my pantry! Just a side note, I like to add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter but if you don't have it, no sweat!<br />
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">¼ cup granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 tablespoons baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoons baking soda</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-66008000345195830212015-06-12T10:36:00.000-07:002015-06-12T16:16:23.009-07:00#20 - Breakfast Grilled Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The One Who Left Me for Higher Learning is home for the summer and this Mama is pretty happy about that! I'm also pretty happy that this kid has been increasingly joining the ranks of a foodie! Gone are the days of only eating chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and pepperoni pizza... gone, but not totally abandoned 'cuz we like a good mac or pizza as much as the next guy! It's just nice to now have variety in our dinning choices.<br />
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The other day, the boy and I watched a cute little flick called, <a href="http://chefthefilm.com/" target="_blank">Chef,</a> starring Jon Favreau who plays a chef who quits his job at a popular restaurant and starts a food truck to reclaim his career and passion as a chef. In it, there is a scene where Chef makes a grilled cheese sandwich... I know what you're thinking, "bid deal, it's a grilled cheese sandwich," but just you watch...<br />
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Ooooooh, cheeeesy goodness! Yummy, right?! And that got us thinking... ya know what would make that sandwich even better?? A fried egg and bacon! The birth of our Breakfast Grilled Cheese! It's nothing fancy and it's not even pretty, but it sure is tasty (be prepared to have egg yolk running down your elbows when you dig in)!</div>
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<strong>BREAKFAST GRILLED CHEESE</strong></div>
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INGREDIENTS</div>
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2 slices of bread, your choice<br />
butter, softened<br />
2 strips of bacon<br />
1 egg<br />
4-6 slices of sliced cheese, your choice<br />
salt and pepper</div>
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While the bacon is cooking, butter one side of each slice of bread.</div>
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Melt about 1 tablespoon of butter into a separate frying pan (med-low heat) and place bread into pan, buttered side down and top with cheese.</div>
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When the bacon is cooked, remove from pan and set aside. Carefully crack egg into the pan with remaining bacon grease. Cook until your desired "doneness" (is that a word?). Season with salt and pepper.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-19741304930261744902015-06-10T10:38:00.000-07:002015-06-10T10:38:02.956-07:00#19 - Tropical Oat Squares<span style="font-family: inherit;">I made these bars to take to my oncologist (Doc Onc) for my 3-month check up. I always take him goodies when I go and this time I wanted to try a "healthier" treat... oats and fruit, that's healthy, right? Healthy or not, they were pretty tasty!</span><br />
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Tropical Oat Square<br />
(Recipe from <a href="http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2014/05/tropical-oat-bars-with-pineapple-coconut.html" target="_blank">Cooking Creation)</a><br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
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<li>1/2 c butter, room temperature
<li>1/2 c nonfat Greek pineapple yogurt, room temperature
<li>1/2 c white sugar
<li>1/2 c brown sugar
<li>1 large egg, room temperature
<li>1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
<li>1 1/2 c quick cooking oats
<li>1/2 c flaked coconut, sweetened
<li>1 tsp baking powder
<li>1/4 tsp baking soda
<li>1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
<li>1/2 tsp salt </li>
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<b>Pineapple Filling:</b></div>
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<li>2 c fresh pineapple, finely chopped
<li>2 tbsp white sugar
<li>1 lime, juiced
<li>Pinch of salt </li>
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Make the pineapple filling. In a small sauce pan, add the fresh pineapple,
sugar, lime juice, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Continue to boil over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a
potato masher to mash the pineapple. Continue to boil for another 10 minutes,
stirring occasionally. </div>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8 x 8 baking
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the butter, Greek yogurt, white
sugar and brown sugar, until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg. In a separate
large bowl, add the flour, oats, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon
and salt. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients with
a spoon, being careful to not over mix. <br /><br />Spread half of the batter in the
bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the pineapple mixture (along with the
juices) evenly on top of the batter. Carefully spoon the remaining batter over
the pineapple layer.<br /><br />Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Allow it
to cool completely before serving. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-73137654454992908352015-06-08T20:03:00.000-07:002015-06-08T20:03:29.621-07:00#18 - ASPARAGUS AND GRUYERE TARTS<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am SOOOO behind on my recipe posts! It's not that I haven't been cooking, it's that I haven't been posting! I'm going to try to pound out the posts this week to get caught up... no promises!</span><br />
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This recipe is SUPER easy but the finished product looks and tastes FANCY SCHMANCY! I'm pretty sure that even someone who is not a fan of asparagus might like this one... and if they don't, more for the rest of us! My asparagus was super long, even after cutting it down, so the tarts were probably a little big but I didn't hear anyone complain! You can serve them drizzled with a yummy balsamic reduction (I made that the day before... easy peasy!). These would be great for appetizers, for brunch, lunch, or as side dish.... or anytime, just because!<br />
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<strong>ASPARAGUS AND GRUYERE TARTS</strong><br />
(I got 6-8 tarts out of this recipe or you could make one big one!)<br />
Recipe adapted from <a href="http://joythebaker.com/2012/05/asparagus-and-gruyere-tarts/" target="_blank">Joy The Baker</a><br />
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2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed but still cold.</div>
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1 egg, beaten</div>
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2 cups finely grated gruyere cheese</div>
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1-1 1/2 pounds slender asparagus</div>
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kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper</div>
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olive oil</div>
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balsamic reduction (recipe below)</div>
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Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.</div>
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Unfold thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface. Unfold the pastry and slice into thirds at the creases. Cut each strip in half, creating six equally sized rectangles - I used my asparagus as a gage of how long/wide my strips needed to be. </div>
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Gently press each rectangle with your fingers, flattening slightly. With a small pairing knife, score a 1/4 inch boarder along the inside of each rectangle. Arrange 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.</div>
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Brush each square lightly with beaten egg. Sprinkle with salt and coarse ground black pepper. Top with a generous sprinkling of grated cheese. Press five to six asparagus spears into the cheese. Brush the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with more coarsely ground black pepper.</div>
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puff pastry is golden brown and asparagus is cooked through. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with balsamic reduction. Tarts can be stored, well wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.</div>
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<strong>BALSAMIC REDUCTION</strong></div>
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Recipe from <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/food/How-Make-Balsamic-Reduction-22636318" target="_blank">PopSugar</a></div>
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All you need is a bottle of balsamic vinegar!<br /><br />Pour a cup of balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the heat to a boil without reducing the heat on the stove.</div>
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At this point, turn down the heat so that boil reduces to a simmer. Stir occasionally and allow to simmer until the vinegar has reduced by at least half (for a thinner reduction) or more (for a more syrupy consistency). However impatient you may be, don't try to increase the heat, unless you want to be left with a stiff, hardened mess!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-36193497009156282672015-05-28T05:48:00.000-07:002015-07-12T14:07:34.597-07:00Me, Myselfies, and I<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Have you seen Julie’s
pictures on Facebook lately?”<br />
“She takes way too many
selfies!”<br />
“Is she
having a mid-life crisis?”<br />
“I
bet you there’s trouble at home!”<br />
“She
must think she’s all that and a bag of chips!”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">No, I’m NOT having a mid-life crisis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And things are FINE at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I DON’T think I’m “all that”, (well,
maybe the bag of chips…). I’m fine. I haven’t gone off the deep end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not that I should have to explain myself, but
maybe it will quiet some of the chatter. Even so, to quote my nemesis Taylor
Swift, “haters gonna hate,” and I know not everyone will appreciate what I have
to say. Here goes anyway…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For most of my 44 years on earth I was a wallflower, happy
to go unnoticed. When I got old enough to be self-conscious, I didn’t like
getting my picture taken anymore (if I remember correctly, that was around 6<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
grade when I puffed up like the Stay-Puff Marshmallow Man – before that, I was
quite the little ham). I didn’t mind flying under the radar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did dabble in dramatic theater in junior
high where I played “Jack” in an adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I then moved on to musical theater of sorts
at church and then singing solos… but that was the extent of my time in the
spotlight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fast forward to my 42<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>
year…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Most of you have already heard the story, so I’ll keep it
brief. I got breast cancer. I underwent about 7 months of chemo/surgery/radiation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During that time a few things happened: 1.) I
felt a little isolated, so I reached out via social media to share my journey,
2.) unsure of how chemo was going to affect my body, I started taking daily
selfies to chronical my “change”, and 3.) I kicked cancer’s ass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Social media made my world a whole lot
smaller and I felt extremely loved and supported.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My “change” didn’t end up being much of a
change on the outside (aside from going bald and having no eyebrows or eyelashes),
but on the inside I was learning to be comfortable in the skin I was in by
posting pics of my face EVERY SINGLE DAY for something like 150 days – talk about
stepping out of your comfort zone… but that’s a whole other blog post! I
quickly realized that people were watching! Oh, and the ass kicking part! Chemo
shrunk the invader down to almost nothing, surgery cleaned things up so the
twins got to stay together, and radiation made sure the area was all clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I was ready to make up for the time I
had lost to cancer - “The Lord says, “I will give you back what you lost to the
swarming locusts...” (Joel 2:25).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Baby
steps at first as I tried to figure out my new “normal” and then at full speed,
making up “normal” as I went and pausing for a nap from time to time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I had chosen the word “shine” as my post-cancer mantra. “You’re
here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world… shine!” (Matthew
5:14). Whatever I did, even the smallest thing, I wanted to shine with
everything God had done in me and through me. With that came more pictures and
in 2015 I chose a new mantra, “joy”. With everything I had been through, how
could I not find and choose joy? Not just that, I also wanted to share joy. To
me, that meant living life to the fullest. Taking advantage of opportunities
that came my way. Trying new things. Doing things that made me happy (naps
included). Eating things that made me happy. Spending time with family AND
friends… all the while posting more pictures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My posts were never meant to brag or be showy. I’m sure
there are some who got tired of seeing me and some who probably “unfriended”
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s the thing, I can’t go back to
being a wallflower! It was my hope that I could make someone smile, share some
joy, give some hope, make someone feel better about what they were going
through, share faith, share fun, share friendship, share strength and courage,
share love. That’s still what I hope for. God has been so good to me! Look
deeper than the silly faces, the donuts, the mud covered body (if you don’t
know, don’t ask), and see a girl who is thankful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See a girl who loves life, her family and her
friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>See a girl who loves the Lord. See
a girl that has chosen JOY. Don’t judge or jump to conclusions. If that’s just
too hard to see or I’m too much for you, I understand… you can “unfriend” me. I
won’t think any less of you. For those that stick around, thanks! I hope you
enjoy the ride! And to all you wallflowers… it’s time to blossom!!</span></div>
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When I started this 52 recipes in a year thing, I said that I wouldn't just share the great recipes, but that I would even post some of the not-so-great ones... this would be one of those. Fear not amigos, there is still hope for this dish! It wasn't terrible, it just needs a little tweaking.</div>
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The original recipe I started with was from <a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/90/16/7d/90167df336ddddafa5bf7c4a6d640eaf.jpg" target="_blank">Cooking Light</a> . I chose not to make the pico de gallo included in the recipe. I was more interested in the "pancakes". As I started mixing the ingredients, it was quickly apparent that the 1 cup of warm water called for was way too much! It was the consistency of pancake batter, which would have been fine but I needed to "divide dough into 16 balls; flatten each to form into 2-inch pancakes". That was NOT going to happen! So, I added some more flour, some more masa (corn meal), maybe a little more baking powder, and then I added some corn (those cakes NEEDED corn). I ended up with a sticky batter more than a dough. I shaped it into about 12 - 3" cakes and started frying.</div>
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They weren't bad really. The feedback I got was that they 1. needed more flavor and 2. needed more corn. I'd have to agree on the corn issue. The flavor... well, I'm the only one that ate chorizo with mine and the chorizo added plenty of flavor. The other two in the house have an aversion to chorizo, so they had beans, cheese and salsa. Like I said, they weren't terrible and we didn't go hungry. I'd probably eat them again, as is.</div>
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It had been a long time since any cupcakes came out of my kitchen. There was a time when that was just about all that came out of my oven. A friend of mine mentioned liking cherry chip cake with vanilla frosting so I figured, what the heck... I'll give that a try! It's fun making something with someone specific in mind and a bonus when they actually like it! I also sent a bunch to work with The Hubs because his co-workers are perfect guinea pigs and the cupcakes were a hit with them too.<br />
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<em>CUPCAKES</em>:<br />1 package plain white cake mix<br />
1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt<br />
1 - 10oz. jar maraschino cherries without stems, drained and finely chopped, juice reserved<br />
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice<br />
1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
3 large egg whites<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)<br />
1 teaspoon almond extract<br />
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<li>Place the cake mix, yogurt, cherries, cherry juice, oil, egg whites, vanilla and almond extract in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are incorporated, 30 seconds. Stop the machine and scrape down the side of the bowl. Beat for 11/2 to 2 minutes longer on medium, scraping down the side of the bowl again if needed. </li>
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1 cup shortening, Crisco<br />
1 - 7oz. jar marshmallow cream<br />
2 pounds powdered sugar<br />
1/4 cup milk<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
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Dad and I spent the better part of the week on a minor remodel of our bathroom. Apparently, the toilet had been leaking for who knows how long and had turned the underlayment to mush. Some of the subfloor was pretty bad too!<br />
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Of course I didn't stop with the floor! We decided to get a new vanity and sink. I also got the bright idea to install wainscoting! Oh, and we had a stubborn leak under the sink. I think it's all done now though. It needs some new paint but that's gonna have to be a Summer project 'cuz I'm done!</div>
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In between all that fixin', Dad offered to cook dinner!! You better believe I took him up on the offer!! He made a super yummy beef stroganoff. His recipe called for mushrooms, which I am NOT a fan of, but it was really good! I didn't even taste the fungi!</div>
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<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons </span><span style="font-size: large;">butter</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon garlic, minced</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">1 medium onion, sliced</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (10 3/4-ounce) can </span><span style="font-size: large;">beef broth</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup</span></li>
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<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">Cracked black pepper</span></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sour cream</span></li>
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Sprinkle the steak strips with salt and pepper, and then dust with flour. In a large skillet, quickly brown them on both sides in the olive oil and butter. Remove the steak from the pan. Add the onion slices, garlic and mushrooms to the pan drippings. Sauté for a few minutes, until the onion is tender. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flour. Put the steak back into the pan with the onion and mushrooms. Add the mushroom soup and beef broth. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, covered. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding salt and pepper, as needed. Stir in the sour cream the last few minutes, right before you serve. Serve over cooked noodles.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I had the makings of a Happy Easter with my Mom & Dad (The 'Rents) and The One Who Left Me for Higher Learning in town! It was so good to have all of my people under one roof (my other two peeps - The Hubs and The One Still at Home were here too, of course!). I spent the better part of the weekend in the kitchen cookin' up a storm for The Fam... LOVED IT!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For Easter breakfast, we had Overnight Blueberries & Cream French Toast Casserole. As usual, I made a few changes to the recipe, like using croissants instead of bread and I added vanilla bean paste to the blueberry syrup. It was SUPER decadent! Dad said that he was pretty sure there was a law in California that stated you were only allowed to make this recipe once a year because it's too good. Tee, hee.... he's silly, but right!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Recipe adapted from </em></span><a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/overnight-blueberries-cream-french-toast-casserole/#_a5y_p=2947309" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Cookies & Cups</em></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 (8 oz) blocks Philadelphia Cream Cheese, room temperature</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries (before thawed)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">¼ cup powdered sugar</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">10 eggs</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1½ cups milk</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tsp vanilla extract (OR vanilla bean paste)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">⅓ cup maple syrup</span></li>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Tbsp corn starch</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup water</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries (before thawed)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp vanilla bean paste</span></li>
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<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In bowl of stand mixer beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Drop by the spoonful the cream cheese mixture evenly on the bread layer. Top with the blueberries and then the remaining bread.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-66593967099262314962015-03-31T10:22:00.000-07:002015-04-25T09:32:44.609-07:00#13 - Spring Break and Beer, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Risotto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just got back from 10 days in AZ with The Fam. It was Spring Break for The One Still at Home, so we headed to Mesa for some R&R, to take in some Chicago Cubs Spring Training, and to spend some time with The One Who Left Me for Higher Learning. We had a great time (except for Still at Home stuck in bed for 3-days with the flu)! We ate at our favorite restaurants, laid out by the pool, watched a BUNCH of baseball, and celebrated The Hubs' 50th birthday! I thought about posting all of our trip pictures here like an old school slideshow... remember when people used to do that when they'd return from a trip? <em>..."and this was Aunt Martha standing next to the giant buffalo.."</em> Anyway, fear not, I only posted a few pics (the rest are all on<span style="color: purple;"> </span></span><a href="https://instagram.com/cupcakedd/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> if you're a glutton for punishment).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">After being away, it was good to get back in the kitchen! This week I came up with Beer, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Risotto. I hadn't planned on eating much this week to make up for EVERYTHING I did eat last week, but knowing that I needed a recipe to post I just went for it. I actually made it with stuff I already had in the kitchen... that was just pure dumb luck! <em>A quick shout-out to our friends Bill & Taffi for buying a case of Shock-Top beer, not loving it and passing it on to us! I don't love it either but I'll definitely use it for cooking!</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">PS. My 'Rents are headed down this week! Looking forward to cooking up a storm for them! Recipes to follow.... for now, here's the risotto:</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beer, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Risotto</span></strong><br />
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<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">½ a small onion, chopped</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 garlic cloves, minced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2 cups uncooked Arborio rice</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">12 oz bottle of beer</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">5 cups chicken broth</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">1 cup shredded Smoked Gouda (I may have used a bit more than that)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Place the butter in sauté pan with remaining bacon grease and return to medium-low heat until butter is just melted. Add onions and cook 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until garlic is fragrant. Add the rice and stir to combine. Cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring throughout.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pour in the beer and turn the heat up to high until the beer begins to simmer. Reduce heat back to medium-low and add ½ cup of the chicken broth. Stir until the liquid dissolves and then add another ½ cup. Repeat until all the broth has been added and the rice is creamy and al dente.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Irish Soda Bread</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Recipe adapted from </span><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/irish-soda-bread-recipe.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ina Garten</span></a></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ingredients:</span></strong></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for currants</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">4 tablespoons sugar</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">1 3/4 cups cold buttermilk*, shaken</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">1 cup dried currants (I used raisins instead)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Directions:</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is mixed into the flour.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">With a fork, lightly beat the buttermilk and egg together in a measuring cup. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Combine the currants (or raisins) with 1 tablespoon of flour and mix into the dough. It will be very wet.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on the prepared sheet pan and lightly cut an X into the top of the bread with a serrated knife. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. When you tap the loaf, it will have a hollow sound.</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 13px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;"><em>*I didn't have any buttermilk, so I made my own. I used 2 cups whole milk and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Let it sit in the fridge for about 10 minutes. Stir before using.</em></span></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Guinness Stew and Irish Mash </span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Recipe adapted from <a href="http://communitytable.com/270032/jackiedodd/beyond-corned-beef-bacon-beer-beef-and-irish-potatoes/" target="_blank">The Berroness</a></span><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/irish-soda-bread-recipe.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></a></div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" rel="v:ingredient" style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 19px/30px proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 4px;" typeof="v:Ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount" itemprop="amount" property="v:amount">6 Tbsp<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="name" itemprop="name" property="v:name">unsalted butter</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" rel="v:ingredient" style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 19px/30px proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 4px;" typeof="v:Ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount" itemprop="amount" property="v:amount">2 cups<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="name" itemprop="name" property="v:name">cabbage, chopped</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" rel="v:ingredient" style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 19px/30px proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 4px;" typeof="v:Ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount" itemprop="amount" property="v:amount">½ cup<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="name" itemprop="name" property="v:name">green onions, chopped</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" rel="v:ingredient" style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 19px/30px proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 4px;" typeof="v:Ingredient"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount" itemprop="amount" property="v:amount">1 cup<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="name" itemprop="name" property="v:name">whole milk</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" rel="v:ingredient" style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 19px/30px proxima-nova, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 4px;" typeof="v:Ingredient"><span class="name" itemprop="name" property="v:name"><span style="font-family: inherit;">kosher salt and cracked pepper, to taste</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Remove the bacon from the pot. Chop and set aside. Pour off bacon grease until about 2 Tbsp of bacon grease remain in the pot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to the pot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprinkle the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Add to the pot, sear on all sides until browned, and remove from pot (beef will not be cooked through).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Add the onions. Cook until lightly caramelized, about ten minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprinkle with flour, stir until flour has turned brown, about 1 minute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Add the stout and stir, scraping to deglaze the pan. Pour in the broth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Add the beef cubes and bacon back into the pot. Throw in carrots. Add the lid at a slight vent and reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Allow to simmer until beef is fork tender, 1 ½ to 2 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While the beef is cooking, make the potatoes: Add the potatoes to a pot of salted water, bring to a boil and allow to cook until potatoes are fork tender. Drain, remove potatoes from the pot and return the empty pot to heat. Melt the butter in the pot. Add the cabbage and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions. Remove from heat, and add in the milk and the potatoes. Mash and stir until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“I might
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">That was the review my pot pie got from the Hubs! The son that </span><span style="font-size: 18.66px; line-height: 21.46px;">doesn't</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> like pot pie loved it
too. They even warned that they were
willing to fight over the extra pie sitting in the kitchen!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">This was another one of those “experimental” recipes. I looked up a few different recipes, pulled
out things I liked from them and then did my thing. The problem with that was that I </span><span style="font-size: 18.66px; line-height: 21.46px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> really write down everything as I went.
When it got such great reviews, I knew that I had better figure it out
so I could make it again later! So, here
it is (as much as I could remember!):<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Chicken Pot Pie<br />
</span></span><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Makes 4 single-serve pies.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">4 chicken breast halves</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Salt and pepper<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4 cups chicken stock<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4-5 small red potatoes, diced<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tablespoons minced garlic<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 small red onion, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup chopped carrots<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 sprigs fresh sage<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup white wine (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Frozen corn (about a cup)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Canned green beans (most of the can)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup butter<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2/3 cup all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups whole milk<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup heavy cream<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinch fresh grated nutmeg<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Egg wash (lightly whisk together 1 whole egg and 1 teaspoon
water)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Special equipment: 4 (2-cup) individual baking dishes<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes in chicken
stock until just tender. Remove from
stock and set aside. (You could just cook them in water, but I think it added
great flavor to do it this way.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat
2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté
until cooked through. Remove from heat and cut into chunks. (You could always
use 2 cups of precooked chicken to save time.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In the same skillet heat the other 2 tbsp. oil and
sauté garlic, sage and onion 2-3 minutes. Add white wine, and simmer a minute
or two and then add carrots. Cook until
carrots are tender. Remove sage sprigs and add thyme.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Add potatoes, corn, green beans and chicken to the
carrot mixture. Salt and pepper to
taste.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">In a large saucepan, melt butter and then slowly
add flour, stirring until consistency of peanut butter, but don’t let it brown.
Alternating, slowly add cream and milk. Keep stirring. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">This is where I added some chicken stock. Start with about ½ and stir well. You don’t want the filling too thin, so don’t
overdo it. Bring the mixture to a boil,
stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">When the stock mixture has thickened, add nutmeg,
salt & pepper and veg & chicken mixture. Stir well and remove from
heat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Cut puff pastry into 4 squares big enough to cover
the tops of your baking dishes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Fill 4 individual oven-proof bowls with chicken
mixture and top each with puff pastry. Cut a few slits in the top of each pie
to vent and brush with egg wash.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Place pies on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30
minutes or until pastry is golden brown.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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that long!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When making the base (butter, flour, milk, cream, chicken
stock), I just kinda eyeballed it. SLOWLY
add the liquids in, stirring well in between.
Next time I’ll pay more attention to the amounts I put in!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There will be extra filling left over. YUM! Eat it tomorrow for lunch!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">There was no blood shed for the extra pie. The Hubs ate it a couple of days later (reheated at 350 degrees for 30 minutes) and it was still super delish!</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04412567857902070269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152066255774964848.post-66247285772044990342015-02-27T11:45:00.000-08:002015-02-27T11:45:26.125-08:00#9 - Sweet Cornbread<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Mason, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">hadn't</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> been to the grocery store yet and </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> feel much
like going, so I needed to pull something together for dinner from what I
already had in the kitchen. We had some
leftover brisket, tri-tip and pulled pork from our new favorite barbecue place,
</span></span><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/leadbellys-barbecue-fullerton-2" style="font-family: Mason, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;" target="_blank">Leadbelly’s</a><span style="font-family: Mason, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> and I </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> want that to go to waste. I threw a bunch of stuff (black beans,
onions, fire roasted tomatoes, chili beans, spices, fire roasted frozen corn,
and the meat) in a pot and voila… Leadbelly Chili! There won’t be a recipe post for that one
being that it was just a grab and dump kind of thing! I AM posting the recipe I used for the
cornbread I made to go with it. Here ya
go:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Sweet Cornbread<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Recipe from <a href="http://www.highheelsandgrills.com/2012/07/sweet-corn-bread.html" target="_blank">High Heels and Grills</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Makes 1 - 9x13 pan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4 eggs, whites and yolks seperated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 cup milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp. vanilla<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3/4 cup butter, melted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 cup cornmeal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cups flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1-1/2 cups sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 Tbsp. baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp. salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Preheat oven to 350ºF.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In a medium-size bowl, combine egg yolks, milk, vanilla, and
melted butter and stir.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mix in cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt -
stirring to incorporate, but do not over mix.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Carefully fold them into the batter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Check with a toothpick to make sure it is cooked through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Mason","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Recipe
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