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Who doesn't love a moist and delicious bar! Well this recipe screams Christmas because every year my parents and I would drive up to spend the night at my grandmas house and she always had these bars fresh out of the oven when we got there. I think it was because it was my dads favorite.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The last couple days I've spent the majority of my time in the kitchen, prepping everything for the big thanksgiving dinner. I am in heaven. I love the sounds of water boiling, my knife chopping vegetables, the timers going off and the smell of thanksgiving that fills the air. Toasted nuts for pies, fresh vanilla bean that goes into my roasted pumpkin pies, and the sweet samples of chocolate french silk pie and homemade whipped cream. All of it brings back memories of my mom and grandma prepping for the same meal. I used to sit at the kitchen table working on small tasks that they would give me and watch them work for hours. It was if they were dancing. Their movements were slow and graceful yet efficient. They were never in a rush. They relished their time together, making everything come together to make a delicious meal for the ones they loved. </span></div>
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<span itemprop="name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then spoon all of the creamy mashed potatoes into a crock pot and set to warm. You can do this early in the morning long before guests arrive. This will allow you more time to visit and less time over the stove as your guests arrive. Once your potatoes are in the crock pot, I lay a stick of butter down on the top and just put the lid on. the butter will melt and pool around the potatoes. Stop cringing and calorie counting. Its thanksgiving! Be happy and thankful we have butter! :) </span></span></div>
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flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3 cups milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reduced-sodium chicken broth<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3 cups grated Parmesan
cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/2 teaspoon dried
thyme leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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broken in half<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1 rotisserie chicken,
skin removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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frozen peas, thawed and drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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salted water to a boil (for pasta). In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons
butter over high heat. Add mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook,
tossing frequently, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a
bowl, and set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make sauce: In same saucepan, melt remaining 4
tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking, about 1 minute.
Whisking constantly, gradually add milk, & broth. Bring to a boil; reduce
to a simmer, and add 2 cups Parmesan and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cook pasta 2 minutes
less than package instructions for al dente; drain and return to pot. Add
sauce, chicken, peas, and mushrooms. Toss well to combine. Add to baking dish, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake until browned, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before
serving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-20815319084235477422013-03-03T08:11:00.001-08:002013-03-03T08:11:46.591-08:00Pistachio/Watergate Salad<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRZ2xGzPcssgd9rp82G1lGmUYRGUEv_6bNSgpuSYAmiyflWuDyZBv_7VVRfbEupClUHpaEUs8SO-Xq0d3iCL7bQGngJ8VYZmHNEJwopujwRUN-xkVjVuGS4IuBXbssqFGMe9Z0Q4RPwK_/s1600/green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRZ2xGzPcssgd9rp82G1lGmUYRGUEv_6bNSgpuSYAmiyflWuDyZBv_7VVRfbEupClUHpaEUs8SO-Xq0d3iCL7bQGngJ8VYZmHNEJwopujwRUN-xkVjVuGS4IuBXbssqFGMe9Z0Q4RPwK_/s320/green.jpg" width="249" /></a><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Now mind you... this used to be called Sea Foam Salad, Watergate Salad or Pistachio Salad. My mom called it Pistachio Salad :) My grandma would tell you it was Watergate! And she'd get adventurous at times and use the multi colored marshmallows. But Ill tell you as a kid... I didn't like the multi colored ones. Call me crazy... but I didn't care for the flavor it gave the salad. </span></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 box (4-serving) of jello brand instant pistachio pudding</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup miniature marshmallows</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 container of thawed Cool whip (or in my case homemade whipping cream</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup chopped walnuts </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix dry pudding mix, pineapple, marshmallows and walnuts in until well blended. add the cool whip. stir until well blended. Cover and put the fridge for about an hour before serving. I get excited and eat some when I first make it, but the marshmallows get soft and fluffy if you let it sit in the fridge first. </span></div>
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Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-53527376923293946232013-03-03T08:03:00.000-08:002013-03-03T08:03:29.133-08:00Deviled Eggs6 hard cooked eggs pealed cut in half yolks scooped out in separate bowl.<br />
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1/4 c. miracle whip<br />
1 tsp vinegar<br />
1 tsp prepared mustard<br />
1/8 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp minced shallot<br />
dash of pepper<br />
paprika<br />
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Mash yolks with mayo. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Fill egg whites with the yolk mixture and garnish with paprika. Ummmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmBonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-40910861489120165022013-03-03T07:58:00.002-08:002013-03-03T07:58:46.681-08:00Swiss Vegetable Medley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJyP4rzUmZhi3sePiDR2hndIJzRmCwbzODRRU7ieUFttFqUzpkCcQcmBQFzxtzfurxNsSnPE5OjRvxDRny4yuTNwv9CfQdB8ybZRU9XXmHre9mscN2SQDKD5mXO7MHowDmPoiS1lF9Di9y/s1600/medly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJyP4rzUmZhi3sePiDR2hndIJzRmCwbzODRRU7ieUFttFqUzpkCcQcmBQFzxtzfurxNsSnPE5OjRvxDRny4yuTNwv9CfQdB8ybZRU9XXmHre9mscN2SQDKD5mXO7MHowDmPoiS1lF9Di9y/s1600/medly.jpg" /></a>MMMMmmmm my mom used to always have a vegetable on the table with dinner and although I didn't have to clear my plate I had to at least try them. I've found.. that as I have gotten older my taste buds have changed... and my love for vegetables has taken root! ;)<br />
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1 16 ounce bag frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination, thawed and drained.<br />
1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup<br />
1 c. shredded swiss cheese<br />
1/3 c. sour cream<br />
1/4 tsp black pepper<br />
1 4 ounce jar pimento drained<br />
1 3 ounce can durkee french fried onions.<br />
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Combine soup, vegetables 1/2 cup cheese sour cream pepper pimento and 1/2 can of friend onions. Pour into a 1qt casserole dish. Bake covered at 350* for 30 minuets. Top with remaining cheese and fried onions. Bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes longer.<br />
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<br />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-63365201301442156462013-02-12T10:35:00.003-08:002013-02-12T10:35:48.972-08:00Mmm Mmmm Pepper Jack Pull Apart Bread!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1 rustic loaf of
bread, unsliced, either Italian or French<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">12 ounces shredded
Monterey Jack cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/4 cup (less or more
to taste) chopped pickled jalapeños<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/4 cup chopped green
onions, including greens<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/4 cup (4 Tbsp)
butter, melted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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way through (not all the way) in a cross hatch pattern, spacing an inch between
the slices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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green onions and jalapeños. Pour over with melted butter and use your clean
hands to toss, to distribute the butter evenly through the cheese.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enough to wrap the bread) on a baking sheet. Stuff every crevasse with the
cheese mixture. Wrap with the aluminum foil. At this point you can make ahead
and refrigerate until ready to bake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from the bread and cook for 10 minutes more, until all of the cheese has
melted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-15492927117943000712013-02-12T10:32:00.000-08:002013-02-12T10:32:36.371-08:00Waldorf Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/2 cup chopped,
slightly toasted walnuts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/2 cup celery, thinly
sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/2 cup red seedless
grapes, sliced (or a 1/4 cup of raisins)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">1 Tbsp fresh lemon
juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the
mayonnaise (or yogurt) and the lemon juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4
teaspoon of fresh ground pepper. Mix in the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts.
Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce.<span style="color: #4f1f06;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-39839379059426606982013-02-07T17:27:00.001-08:002013-02-07T18:49:05.994-08:00Exciting News!!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mMx437didWuEhMQVqFcg-luTLyPy8pJh0tChez3skiCAOGrjozvP19Bsao-QsVh1yqanHqQfRzLwBlY-FF55FZDpB8sHNmPiskYyUKG6X2TMSRPYrky_CsQhaEGMxdV4dC7Aw-uR7_pL/s1600/icingsmiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mMx437didWuEhMQVqFcg-luTLyPy8pJh0tChez3skiCAOGrjozvP19Bsao-QsVh1yqanHqQfRzLwBlY-FF55FZDpB8sHNmPiskYyUKG6X2TMSRPYrky_CsQhaEGMxdV4dC7Aw-uR7_pL/s1600/icingsmiles.jpg" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I am feeling so many emotions right now!!! I am finally able to share the news with all of you! It's official!!! I am the State of Iowa Representative for Icing Smiles! I am also now one of their bakers! If you are not sure what Icing Smile</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">s is let me tell you!!! </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />We are Baking a Difference<br /><br />Icing Smiles is a nonprofit organization that provides custom celebration cakes and other treats to families impacted by the critical illness of a child. We understand that the simple things, like a birthday cake, are luxuries to a family battling illness. Our goal is to create a custom cake for the ill child, or their sibling, that provides a temporary escape from worry and creates a positive memory during a difficult time.<br /><br />Memories have magical powers. Long after the cake is gone, the memories linger-- memories of the kindness of a stranger, of the art of the design, of the sweet smells of a special treat, of the smiles and laughs, of a normal childhood experience so often stolen from these children. These memories are why we say, "It is so much more than a cake."<br /><br />PLEASE... take just a few minutes of your time to watch this beautiful video about Icing Smiles. I'm immensely honored to work with such an amazing team and to bake for such amazing children and their families. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DHNDcJfor3Ns&h=yAQHOY8Nj&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNDcJfor3Ns</a></span>Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-22019917415809109432013-02-01T08:00:00.001-08:002013-02-01T08:00:38.906-08:00Black Bean and Corn Pita Sandwiches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Place the half-and-half and butter into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes and then add the half and half, butter, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth. </div>
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Add the corn and peas to the beef mixture and spread evenly into an 11 by 7-inch glass baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up and smooth with a rubber spatula. Place on a parchment lined half sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.</div>
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Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-6551298044764990912013-02-01T07:26:00.002-08:002013-02-01T07:26:40.840-08:00Cheese Burger French Fry CasseroleLOVE this!!! So do my kiddos!<br />
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Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-81400219279730806112013-01-27T11:36:00.000-08:002013-01-27T11:37:02.331-08:00Karens Fried Chicken <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">1 (3-
to 3-1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">2 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7.5pt;">1</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">/</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7.5pt;">2</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"> teaspoon salt,
divided</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cups all-purpose flour</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7.5pt;">1</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">/</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7.5pt;">2</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"> teaspoon garlic
powder</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7.5pt;">3</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">/</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7.5pt;">4</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"> teaspoon cayenne
pepper</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon black pepper</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">1
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cups vegetable shortening</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Place chicken in a large
bowl and add enough water to cover. Add 2 teaspoons salt and soak chicken 20
minutes. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">In a shallow dish,
combine flour, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic and cayenne pepper and black pepper; mix well.
Place buttermilk in another shallow dish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 14.4pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Remove chicken from
water and dip in flour mixture, coating completely. Dip chicken in buttermilk
then in flour mixture again, coating all sides.</span></div>
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hot but not smoking, about 300 degrees F.</span></div>
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soup pot in batches and fry 8 to 10 minutes per side or until golden and juices
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Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-47259664766319967992013-01-27T11:28:00.003-08:002013-01-27T11:28:44.551-08:00Parker House Rolls<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Found this yummy recipe a few years back. It makes the BEST Parker house rolls around. YUM!</span></span></h2>
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<li itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: 23px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">1 1/4-ounce packet <a class="crosslink" debug="19 34" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/yeast/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">active dry yeast</a></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: 23px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">1/2 cup <a class="crosslink" debug="49 53" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sugar/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">sugar</a></li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: 23px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">7 1/2 to 8 cups <a class="crosslink" debug="76 92" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/flour/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">all-purpose flour</a>, plus more for dusting</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: 23px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) <a class="crosslink" debug="152 166" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/butter/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">unsalted butter</a>, melted and cooled, plus softened butter for brushing</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: 23px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">2 cups whole <a class="crosslink" debug="240 243" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/milk/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">milk</a>, at room temperature</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: 23px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">2 large <a class="crosslink" debug="279 282" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/eggs/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">eggs</a>, at room temperature</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: 23px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling</li>
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<a class="crosslink" debug="0 4" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/bloom/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">Bloom</a> the yeast.</div>
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Measure out 1/2 cup warm water and check the temperature: It should be between 110 degrees F and 120 degrees F (comfortable bathwater temperature). Sprinkle the yeast into a large bowl, add the warm water and <a class="crosslink" debug="231 235" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/whisk/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">whisk</a> in the sugar. Let sit 1 minute (it should bubble and froth slightly), then gently stir in 1 cup flour. Set aside near the stove while you prepare the dough.</div>
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Make the dough.</div>
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Mix the melted butter and milk in a <a class="crosslink" debug="462 466" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/mixer/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">mixer</a> with the hook attachment on low speed. Add the eggs and mix until blended. Scrape in the yeast mixture and mix until incorporated. Add 6 1/2 cups flour and 1 tablespoon salt; mix until the dough forms a ball, 2 to 3 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if the dough is too wet and sticky.</div>
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Let it rise.</div>
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Brush a large bowl with softened butter. Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes. The dough should double in volume.</div>
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Shape the dough.</div>
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. <a class="crosslink" debug="1092 1095" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/dust/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">Dust</a> a clean flat surface with flour and turn the <a class="crosslink" debug="1142 1146" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/dough/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">dough</a> out onto it. Flour your hands; gently press the dough into a 16-by-8-inch rectangle, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (don't use a <a class="crosslink" debug="1274 1284" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/rolling-pin/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">rolling pin</a>).</div>
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Cut the dough.</div>
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With the short side in front of you, cut the dough in half lengthwise with a floured knife. Then slice crosswise into 12 strips.</div>
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Shape the dough.</div>
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One at a time, fold each strip of dough unevenly in half so the top part slightly overlaps the bottom half, then tuck the overhang underneath. Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet in 3 tightly packed rows. (If making in advance, wrap the baking sheet tightly in <a class="crosslink" debug="1766 1777" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/plastic-wrap/index.html" style="color: #1e7bac; outline: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">plastic wrap</a> and freeze up to 3 weeks.)</div>
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Bake the rolls.</div>
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Bake until the rolls are bursting at the seams and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. (If frozen, bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees F, then 10 minutes at 375 degrees F.) Remove from the oven and brush with softened butter. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 23px;">(complements of Alex Guarnaschelli) </span></span></div>
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Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-25827187329154385712013-01-27T11:23:00.002-08:002013-01-27T11:23:50.648-08:00Grandma Keetons Cranberry Salad<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My grandma always had this for me when I used to stay with her. I just love it! And I always always always serve it in my mommies bowl. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recipe Ingredients:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 bag frozen cranberries<br />1 bag mini-marshmallows<br />2/3 - 1 cup granulated sugar<br />1-16oz can crushed pineapple, drained<br />1-lg container Cool-Whip<br />Any type of nut if desired (I don't put them in as too many are allergic)<br /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Grind the cranberries in food processor (makes an unholy racket so make sure everyone's awake!), mix with marshmallows & pineapple (you may add the nuts here if desired). Sprinkle with sugar and stir well. Refrigerate overnight stirring occasionally. Just before serving, fold in Cool-Whip. This will keep for several days in the refrigerator, some juice will come to the top, but just stir it back into mixture. YUUUUMMMMY!!!</span></div>
Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-64375461448449563572013-01-27T11:12:00.000-08:002013-01-27T11:12:05.357-08:00Karen's Norwegian Potatoes<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;"> SOOOOO GOOD!!! </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">1 cup butter, divided<br />
2 cups coarsely chopped onion<br />
3 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch chunks (8 cups)<br />
4 cups sliced (¼ inch rounds) carrots<br />
2 teaspoons salt<br />
1 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper<br />
1 teaspoon nutmeg<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">1. Set the oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to
350 degrees F. Coat a 9 inch by 13 inch ovenproof glass baking dish with
vegetable spray. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">3. Melt ½ cup of the butter in a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed
casserole over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 7
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">4. Add potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook 1
minute, stirring with a wooden spoon. Remove to prepared baking dish.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">5. Add enough boiling water to cover vegetables. Cover with foil
and place in oven. Bake about 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender when
pierced with the tip of a knife.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">6. Remove from oven. Drain vegetables in a colander.</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b>7. Line a 17 inch by 11 inch jelly roll pan with foil, shiny
side up, and coat with vegetable spray. Arrange vegetables in an even layer in
prepared pan.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><b>8. Melt remaining ½ cup butter and pour over vegetables. Return
to oven and bake for 55 minutes, shaking pan every 15 minutes, until brown and
crispy. Serve immediately.</b><span style="color: #7d7d7d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-40749349107399485672013-01-27T11:04:00.000-08:002013-01-27T11:04:09.564-08:00Chicken and Bean Sprout Stir Fry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%;">1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts</span><br style="outline: none;" />
2 cups bean
sprouts, rinsed and dried<br style="outline: none;" />
2 1/2 tablespoons
vegetable oil, divided<br style="outline: none;" />
1 1/2 teaspoons
gingerroot, minced and pared<br style="outline: none;" />
2 garlic cloves,
minced<br style="outline: none;" />
3/4 cup scallion,
chopped<br style="outline: none;" />
3/4 cup carrot,
chopped<br style="outline: none;" />
3 -4 tablespoons
reduced sodium soy sauce<br style="outline: none;" />
3 tablespoons honey<br style="outline: none;" />
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In a wok or large
heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over high heat; add sprouts and cook, stirring
quickly and frequently, until lightly browned and tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
transfer sprouts to plate and keep warm.<br style="outline: none;" />
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To same wok add
remaining oil and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute; add chicken, garlic, carrots
and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes.<br style="outline: none;" />
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Add scallions and
continue stir-frying until chicken is tender and browned on all sides, 2 to 3
minutes longer.<br style="outline: none;" />
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Add soy sauce (to
taste) and honey and mix well; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute longer.<br style="outline: none;" />
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Top warm sprouts
with chicken mixture.</span>
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Try this one night and your family will fall in love!<br />
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1 pound lean ground beef uncooked<br />
1/2 chopped onion<br />
2 c tomato juice or V8<br />
1 cup water<br />
2 cups macaroni<br />
2 T sugar<br />
1/2 t salt<br />
1/4 t pepper<br />
1/4 t chili powder<br />
1 8oz can tomato sauce<br />
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Add all of the ingredients at once in a deep skillet. Yes the macaroni is not cooked yet. Boil for 10 minutes or until the macaroni is done. Stirring occasionally. Want to cook the macaroni first? go for it!<br />
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I should add: you are more than welcome to cook rinse and drain your hamburger and pre cook your noodles :) I do this too. Back when my mom was growing up they didn't count calories and they used all the fat that was in their ingredients it seemed! LOL<br />
So feel free to make the adjustments to how its prepared The outcome is the same yummy goulash that tasted like moms :)<br />
<br />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-29827082179702142562013-01-21T08:15:00.001-08:002013-01-21T08:15:46.679-08:00Cheese BallWho doesn't love a great cheese ball!? This is defiantly a crowd pleaser that's for sure. Every time I make it, it 's one of the first things to vanish!<br />
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2 (8oz) packages of cream cheese room temp<br />
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br />
1 T chopped pimento<br />
1 pkg of mixed sweet peppers (I chop one of each little pepper for color but you can use just a green, yellow or red pepper if you would like.<br />
1 T finely chopped onion<br />
2 t. worcestershire sauce<br />
1 t. lemon juice<br />
dash of ground pepper<br />
dash of salt<br />
finely chopped pecans<br />
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This is not one of those recipes where we need 8 bowls, 8 sets of directions. I mean after all we have a party to get ready for and we want to keep everything simple right!?!?!<br /><br />So cream that cheese and mix in the rest of the ingredients except the nuts and chill. Once its chilled roll into ball and roll that baby into the nuts.<br />
<br />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-79683344157553581302013-01-20T12:35:00.002-08:002013-01-20T12:35:15.967-08:00Grilled Ham and Havarti Cheese Sandwich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brace yourself for a delicious sandwich!<br />
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Choose your favorite bread. We like to use a variety of breads. But I tend to use bread from Panera. The Country loaf is to die for in this sandwich!<br />
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Two thick slices of country loaf buttered generously on one side.<br />
Thick slices of carver ham found in your local food market in the lunch meat section. Thin slices of ham work well too.. we just like our grilled cheeses to be thick and hearty!<br />
Two slices of thinly sliced Havarti or one thick<br />
Top with other slice of buttered bread.<br />
<br />Grill or panini press this bad boy until hes nice and golden brown!<br />
<br />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-83515601785965950942013-01-20T12:27:00.001-08:002013-01-20T12:27:15.423-08:00Sourdough Tomato Grilled Cheese<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBbgjGd6zgz6u3cU7CgZFPX2cGT7NqPMxmlxAuva-VJwRfLiSMA_6_ieXD1YAdfgmpdF3_0N6xdgXqeDFfMVjajfycV244jM0LoKrnfN9rj6WEXvAejsP1QpRDBgb9jCJS44g3ttWTlhZ/s1600/tomato+grilled+cheese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBbgjGd6zgz6u3cU7CgZFPX2cGT7NqPMxmlxAuva-VJwRfLiSMA_6_ieXD1YAdfgmpdF3_0N6xdgXqeDFfMVjajfycV244jM0LoKrnfN9rj6WEXvAejsP1QpRDBgb9jCJS44g3ttWTlhZ/s320/tomato+grilled+cheese.jpg" width="320" /></a>Im sitting inside today as I watch the snow gently falling outside. Makes me think of comfort food on this cold day! So... Since I am a big grilled cheese and tomato soup fan.. lets take a walk down the road to yummy!<br />
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We've come a long way from the typical two slices of loaf bread and a cheese slice from the fridge.<br />
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<b>Sourdough Tomato Grilled Cheese</b><br />
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Two thick slices of Sourdough bread buttered generously on one side.<br />
One thick slice of mozzarella cheese<br />
Two thick tomato slices.<br />Sprinkle with salt and pepper<br />
Top with other slice of bread<br />
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Grill on a scorching hot skillet or I like to grill it on our panini press.<br />
Remove from panini press or turn when the sides reach a nice golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve with a bowl of your favorite soup!Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-38183130268556635022013-01-09T07:22:00.001-08:002013-01-09T07:25:44.708-08:00Waffles <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are two great recipes for waffles. Healthy filling and yummo!</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsc3FGmUSUPnf1njC_YY-XVHn82S31gVYfwXK7UMJJCrJBs_rYRa1AM_GwzqJOtT5FmGMZ6adbEqENrlb-7a__oC6GtujsSJUTc6Hgaz5uOPlq6LGcFagXn2yeMY51bWuo0R3RwH7Aopis/s1600/GF+whole+grain+waffles2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsc3FGmUSUPnf1njC_YY-XVHn82S31gVYfwXK7UMJJCrJBs_rYRa1AM_GwzqJOtT5FmGMZ6adbEqENrlb-7a__oC6GtujsSJUTc6Hgaz5uOPlq6LGcFagXn2yeMY51bWuo0R3RwH7Aopis/s320/GF+whole+grain+waffles2.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 c whole grain pastry flour</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 c rolled oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 t baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 t baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 2/3 c fat free milk or low fat</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 t salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 egg whites</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 T packed brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 T veg oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">your favorite fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">maple syrup</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat your griddle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In medium brown combine the milk egg whites brown sugar and oil. Add to the flour mixture and stir just until blended.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My boys like this recipe but instead of just plain ol waffles they like when I sprinkle a little bit of mini chocolate chips over the batter just before I close the lid to the griddle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Me? I top mine with fresh fruit after they come out. Sometimes even a smear of peanutbutter before the fresh fruit.</span>Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111265183414780783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479627844939862182.post-59680899409182950972013-01-09T07:16:00.001-08:002013-01-09T07:25:52.833-08:00Berry Parfaits<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_G9wJNGTuZzWWQxXB4OrSsgjmaNft2SyYa2WbjhAsBKu1gvH2wGtu3lJDWjlr0FDr05VUxYz_MYgTT63g1Nqoc9gq-uQi8B3CgCqygDEL16he_IxfKxXcZST7tjN1YLKyDG5xmAASsgYS/s1600/parfait..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_G9wJNGTuZzWWQxXB4OrSsgjmaNft2SyYa2WbjhAsBKu1gvH2wGtu3lJDWjlr0FDr05VUxYz_MYgTT63g1Nqoc9gq-uQi8B3CgCqygDEL16he_IxfKxXcZST7tjN1YLKyDG5xmAASsgYS/s320/parfait..jpg" width="239" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm. In. Love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups low fat vanilla yogurt or greek or a flavored. You choose. I prefer vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 T muesli cereal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 pound of fruit ie: fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, kiwi, apples the list goes on.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can even mix the fruit up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make these all up ahead of time for the week in a small tupperware container or if you work out of the home easy grab and go containers would great! . </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now make your yummy!! Divide and Layer!</span><br />
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