tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006385372551734652024-02-06T20:48:19.068-05:00The Cocoa Factora food blog, with a little cocoa mixed inKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-8231829933783794082009-08-09T14:43:00.003-04:002009-08-09T14:51:12.446-04:00Breakfast Casserole<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbhMDVMrae371hSNxluzc6iY0qxrSYcDfRNrZgR1UhNrhmQfVJsIqhor-1Ins9nk7F4g-dOeBJ2t-abbZahnBq57bMkYETkNSi0jYN-UU-XAF4orJbzj4G5b-ythjBKN3P8PMBbJTBCRL5/s1600-h/Breakfast+Casserole.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368036754615637218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbhMDVMrae371hSNxluzc6iY0qxrSYcDfRNrZgR1UhNrhmQfVJsIqhor-1Ins9nk7F4g-dOeBJ2t-abbZahnBq57bMkYETkNSi0jYN-UU-XAF4orJbzj4G5b-ythjBKN3P8PMBbJTBCRL5/s320/Breakfast+Casserole.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">This is an awful picture. I know. Eggs are one of those things that I always have trouble photographing. It is just so hard to make them look appetizing. Anyways.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">So, eggs were on sale for $.88 last week, so I tried to plan my meals around that. When we went to the beach a couple of weeks ago, my sister made a breakfast casserole, and my boyfriend really enjoyed it (but really, I think you could put sausage on dog poop and there is a good chance he would eat it!). Sorry, that was disgusting. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">I modified her recipe a little to spice things up a bit. We both love spicy food, so I figured I would go in that direction. All in all, it turned out good. It was gone in 2 days. That's usually a pretty good indicator.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">6-8 eggs</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 lb. sausage, browned and drained</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. shredded cheddar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. shredded mozzarella or <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Swiss</span> cheese (I used Mexican blend)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 c. half and half</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. salt</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp. pepper</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">10 slices of bread, torn in bite size pieces (I used Jalapeno Cheese bread)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Grease a 9x13 pan and layer with bread, sausage and then cheese.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Combine all the other ingredients in a bowl and mix. Pour over the bread.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cook right away or let sit in the refrigerator overnight.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cover in foil and bake 45-60 minutes at 350.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 6 servings (or so)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: My sister</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-52733548976775781752009-08-04T20:35:00.004-04:002009-08-04T20:46:39.768-04:00Penne A La "Not-Ka"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOynqV4LbBNKWJgVYnR7sPQyIndXptNchpidfJDpU_W8PbcB8s5mJsiEREzxP1L5XgTkN0UYr8RM51cbXBa9G8H7DY6IjIPcpMycLwJMu_p_YO_P9W6gmplgEVCy4Li7VNYKeGEhGIYjx/s1600-h/Penne+A+La+Notka.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366272396595268114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOynqV4LbBNKWJgVYnR7sPQyIndXptNchpidfJDpU_W8PbcB8s5mJsiEREzxP1L5XgTkN0UYr8RM51cbXBa9G8H7DY6IjIPcpMycLwJMu_p_YO_P9W6gmplgEVCy4Li7VNYKeGEhGIYjx/s320/Penne+A+La+Notka.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">This is by far the very best recipe I have made in a long time. It was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SOOOO</span> good! Next time I will probably make a double batch so I have plenty of leftovers! I was flipping through channels a few weeks ago and came across the show on Lifetime "Cooking Yourself Thin" - now, I will watch just about any cooking show. And the recipes they were making on this show just looked so good, as well as good for you. So, I wrote a few down. This was the first one I made and it was just so awesome that I can't wait to try more! AND, I didn't even cut the onions out of the recipe like I usually do! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tbsp. olive oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 gloves garlic, minced</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. chopped red onion (I used <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">vidalia</span> onion)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3/4 tsp. salt</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, pureed</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Pinch red pepper flakes</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">8 oz. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">penne</span> pasta</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. heavy cream</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">6 tbsp. evaporated non-fat milk</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/3 c. grated <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Parmesan</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. shredded basil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/8 tsp. pepper</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Bring</span> a pot of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">salted</span> water to a boil.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">In a saucepan, heat oil and garlic. Add onions and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and cook 2 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt and red pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and then simmer gently for 10 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Stir in the cream and evaporated milk and simmer 1 more minute.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Meanwhile, cook pasta (about 6 minutes).</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 c. pasta water.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add pasta to sauce and simmer 1-2 minutes, adding pasta water if dry.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Stir in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Parmesan</span>, basil and pepper.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Drizzle each serving with olive oil and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Parmesan</span>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 4 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/cook-yourself-thin/recipes">http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/cook-yourself-thin/recipes</a></span><br /><br /><br /><div> </div>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-56432444854623080672009-08-04T20:29:00.002-04:002009-08-04T20:35:15.154-04:00Cake Mix Cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX_dmHEmiJt4W423WTgT3pFCvrUlrSGvi9SmsZ7eIylRbv6jpkERotpu1pZLJL2wQQHRnklLQFTc0TS3tvsff9wxYHMGAEZfKgBCHP_uvgQqplKWOk3EwE8qmZzxRZVtmwRsV7qPvc9ty/s1600-h/Cake+Mix+Cookies.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366270547477752386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX_dmHEmiJt4W423WTgT3pFCvrUlrSGvi9SmsZ7eIylRbv6jpkERotpu1pZLJL2wQQHRnklLQFTc0TS3tvsff9wxYHMGAEZfKgBCHP_uvgQqplKWOk3EwE8qmZzxRZVtmwRsV7qPvc9ty/s320/Cake+Mix+Cookies.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I'm always looking for super easy recipes using pantry staples - I like to have "go-to" recipes that don't require any shopping, just in case I need something quick! This is definitely one of those recipes. And I think there are so many different things you could do with this! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">You could pick a variety of cake mixes. You could add peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, nuts, whatever you want. These were super easy - definitely a 20 minute recipe, start to finish, including baking time. The cookies are really yummy. Very chewy and soft and thick. I mixed in some chocolate chips to the second batch to see how they would turn out.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">I think next time, I will use a chocolate cake mix and mix in peanut butter chips - you just can't beat peanut butter and chocolate!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 box cake mix</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 eggs</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. vegetable oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tbsp. flour</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Mix all ingredients together.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Roll into balls and place on a cookie sheet.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Bake at 350 for 11 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: about 2 dozen cookies</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.kitchenscrapbook.com/">www.kitchenscrapbook.com</a></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-17117870983664446552009-08-04T20:23:00.002-04:002009-08-04T20:29:39.241-04:00No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Balls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XXFQQjz31952FoMYf6KuXEbQ3snFRRQIEYAsbeB5JWVK0DzM8MoL7eeQBY9thEfILEqZGoOkHQz4u8uF09pu8mYbpxkJjVSGA_em663M2ODa7VdBhWL4KFCjQKuk2OtRQGPC3_3MqGl5/s1600-h/No+Bake+Oatmeal+Cookie+Balls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366268852413678866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XXFQQjz31952FoMYf6KuXEbQ3snFRRQIEYAsbeB5JWVK0DzM8MoL7eeQBY9thEfILEqZGoOkHQz4u8uF09pu8mYbpxkJjVSGA_em663M2ODa7VdBhWL4KFCjQKuk2OtRQGPC3_3MqGl5/s320/No+Bake+Oatmeal+Cookie+Balls.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">When I saw this recipe I immediately wanted to make it! I am all about no bake cookies in the summer - I have a very tiny condo and turning on the oven gets it really hot, really quick! Plus, this was one of those "pantry" recipes that required no grocery store trip. Always a plus.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Unfortunately, I will probably not be making these again. I have never really liked the taste of uncooked oatmeal, but I was willing to try it again. Maybe they will taste better in the morning after they have a chance to get all the butter soaked in and everything. So, we'll see. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 c. rolled oats</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3/4 c. sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tbsp. water</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. vanilla</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. butter, softened</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tbsp. peanut butter</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. powdered sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Combine oats, sugar and cocoa.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Mix in all the other ingredients except the powdered sugar.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Wash hands, and then roll dough into 1 inch balls and then roll in powdered sugar.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Chill for 20 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: about 2 dozen</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/">www.tasteandtellblog.com</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-50337953626792992442009-08-04T20:15:00.002-04:002009-08-04T20:22:49.379-04:00Thai Peanut Chicken Saute<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2yfCjqt23zRdHQ_JFY2WQCnWKMcxv1MiKu1ZX47FTt_HP8EzRTuah43ovCUe5AYDHyWImeO7RVjS18s74z35ioqGOiZUWcS7W-iTfGXDBU1SHC_aoHRkM8KA8loJu4dD9v2N_-wPNWu4/s1600-h/Thai+Peanut+Chicken+Saute.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366266946145861986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2yfCjqt23zRdHQ_JFY2WQCnWKMcxv1MiKu1ZX47FTt_HP8EzRTuah43ovCUe5AYDHyWImeO7RVjS18s74z35ioqGOiZUWcS7W-iTfGXDBU1SHC_aoHRkM8KA8loJu4dD9v2N_-wPNWu4/s320/Thai+Peanut+Chicken+Saute.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">baaaa</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">aaaack</span>!!!! I got a brand new laptop and I am back in business!!! So far, everything is going great - except for lovely Windows Vista of course! But, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">beggars</span> can't be choosers, right?</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">So, I really haven't been doing that much cooking the last month or so. You know how summer is - vacations, etc. Lots of stuff going on. I made this a few weeks ago and the boy really liked it. This is definitely something I would make again! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 package rice noodles</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 lb. chicken, thinly sliced</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Salt & pepper, to taste</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tbsp. sesame oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 red pepper, thinly sliced</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 carrot, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">julienned</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. peanut sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. cilantro, chopped</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 handful of peanuts, chopped</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cook noodles according to package directions.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Heat oil and add chicken. Saute until cooked and set aside.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add peppers and saute about 3 minutes. Add carrot and saute another minute and set aside.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add peanut sauce and bring to a boil.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Drain noodles and add noodles and chicken to pan. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Remove from heat, mix in the vegetables and cilantro and garnish with peanuts.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 4 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: adapted from <a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/">www.closetcooking.com</a>, Thai Peanut Pork Noodle Saute</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-36077909236657567252009-07-21T17:47:00.002-04:002009-07-21T17:55:15.875-04:00Spicy Shrimp Wraps<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">First of all, I apologize for the lack of picture for this post! I am having some major computer issues and pictures are just NOT working right now for me! Hopefully, I will be getting a new computer in the next couple of weeks and I can get back to posting!<br /><br />So, this was a super easy recipe. I had everything done in under 10 minutes! And even better, the boy liked it! :)<br /><br /><u>Ingredients:</u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 8 oz. package frozen jerk shrimp (or make your own, if you aren't lazy like me)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">chorizo</span> sausage, casing removed</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. red pepper, thinly sliced</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tortillas or wraps</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 c. spinach</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">4 tbsp. goat cheese</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cook shrimp according to the package directions. Throw in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chorizo</span> and red pepper with the shrimp.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">While everything is cooking, lay out the tortillas and place 1 cup of spinach on each, followed by 2 tbsp. of goat cheese.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Spoon the shrimp mixture over the spinach and cheese. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Roll up the tortilla and microwave for 10 seconds to melt the cheese.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 2 very large servings</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-68636836406271890682009-06-21T19:53:00.004-04:002009-06-21T19:56:09.316-04:00Cocoa Says What?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBsr4AgMZaLH10g2kposMHVWledcVBRUQvkTVrY2BX44QNoAasOebcZqZXB2hfRVOB5gfbNGKQV3hUi-9ROrCuRdWn4mvEzC794mJFDzvvH4-RlX6WxzFwl9EQwEShv-dj535DNOPzbOH/s1600-h/107_0779.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349933449862448530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBsr4AgMZaLH10g2kposMHVWledcVBRUQvkTVrY2BX44QNoAasOebcZqZXB2hfRVOB5gfbNGKQV3hUi-9ROrCuRdWn4mvEzC794mJFDzvvH4-RlX6WxzFwl9EQwEShv-dj535DNOPzbOH/s320/107_0779.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Is this a tired puppy or what? We have been staying at my parents' house since last Thursday while they were out of town and they got back this afternoon. Needless to say, Cocoa missed her toys, her bones and apparently, her sleep. :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">P.S. Don't you just love the giant bone? :)</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-41512632007865953592009-05-25T19:26:00.003-04:002009-05-25T19:34:46.388-04:00Pecan Pie Cupcakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0f30bhUUx4zJ3Cm4l4oADs3DiyNdeShbxjHd0Ae8QkWG3d1DyB1xWTuXjmfDqqefTM55m0KilpL1jm6cx2-9PRF8z4Dt_KHuXq_LEtCAT4TY5k437TdjBeyr3uYb4O7h5zIPKxUqap7TH/s1600-h/Pecan+Pie+Cupcakes"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339907156924708738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0f30bhUUx4zJ3Cm4l4oADs3DiyNdeShbxjHd0Ae8QkWG3d1DyB1xWTuXjmfDqqefTM55m0KilpL1jm6cx2-9PRF8z4Dt_KHuXq_LEtCAT4TY5k437TdjBeyr3uYb4O7h5zIPKxUqap7TH/s320/Pecan+Pie+Cupcakes" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Now these are good. And easy. I love it when I can make cookies or cupcakes and don't have to break out the mixer. And they taste like pecan pie. The only change I will make is the next time, I won't bake them quite so long. Other than that though, they are perfect! So yummy!<br /><br /><u>Ingredients:</u><br />1 c. chopped pecans<br />1/2 c. flour<br />1 c. brown sugar<br />1 tsp. vanilla<br />2/3 c. butter, melted<br />2 eggs<br /><br /><u>Directions:</u><br />Preheat oven to 350 and line a mini muffin tin.<br /><br />Combine all ingredients and mix well.<br /><br />Fill muffin tins 3/4 full.<br /><br />Bake 18 minutes.<br /><br />Yield: 24 mini muffins<br /><br />Source: </span><a href="http://www.bakedperfection.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.bakedperfection.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-73213938460322828432009-05-25T19:07:00.003-04:002009-05-31T14:58:18.266-04:00Oreo Decadence Bars<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8eIj4_CV6gZaBxr54SX2YGMhZoiJjB9OtigJ07QdIsiDF6NqXibwQBVSW7IMTNNn_S27_RHmfaGJ5wzgyaLPpzS_mOtC3yOv2wKKvriiDB139eWWiujiB8fpAoRb1P922rwZm7u-Kd4VV/s1600-h/Oreo+Decadence+Bars"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339902403661334418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8eIj4_CV6gZaBxr54SX2YGMhZoiJjB9OtigJ07QdIsiDF6NqXibwQBVSW7IMTNNn_S27_RHmfaGJ5wzgyaLPpzS_mOtC3yOv2wKKvriiDB139eWWiujiB8fpAoRb1P922rwZm7u-Kd4VV/s320/Oreo+Decadence+Bars" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I started baking today for next weekend already. The boy is hosting a golf tournament and a few guys will be staying at his house all weekend. So, being the good girlfriend that I am, I am going to supply him with some cookies, muffins, etc. The first thing on my list to make were these <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">oreo</span></span> bars. Now, in theory, these were a good idea. And they are super yummy. BUT, they are kind of messy and don't hold their shape very well. I stuck them in the fridge to see if that will help a bit. But they are good. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Edited to add: refrigerating them totally helped! The boy actually said he preferred them cold and they were gone in less than 16 hours. :)</em><br /></span></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">23 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">oreo</span></span> cookies, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">coarsely</span> chopped (not sure who came up with the number 23!?) :P</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tbsp. butter, melted</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3/4 c. white chocolate chips</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3/4 c. mini marshmallows</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3/4 c. peanuts, chopped</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Preheat oven to 350; line an 8x8 pan with foil and grease the foil.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Mix cookies and butter. Sprinkle 1 c. into pan.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Sprinkle with chocolate chips, marshmallows and peanuts.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Top with remaining <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">oreos</span></span>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Pour condensed milk over the top of everything.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Bake 25-30 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 12 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.kraftfoods.com/">http://www.kraftfoods.com/</a></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-18403677421154509502009-05-25T18:57:00.002-04:002009-05-25T19:07:43.074-04:00Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhP_4NtnnOCwgW7QoMkRmAmirmyQ74ow-wYrdtYIRHgdCGY6A3HTcH_G_lxmuxKk0wIjX856ASb2qhyu7meXgp0izxhv7lEc5vJb7SKJs9NN_OcJVasHGWVL0s1uQN5sdja93yaV-YuRO/s1600-h/Vanilla+Bean+Sugar+Cookies"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339899812477759778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhP_4NtnnOCwgW7QoMkRmAmirmyQ74ow-wYrdtYIRHgdCGY6A3HTcH_G_lxmuxKk0wIjX856ASb2qhyu7meXgp0izxhv7lEc5vJb7SKJs9NN_OcJVasHGWVL0s1uQN5sdja93yaV-YuRO/s320/Vanilla+Bean+Sugar+Cookies" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">These cookies are so delicious and they are super easy, too! I am the person who always chooses vanilla bean ice cream over chocolate, so when I saw this recipe, I wanted to run right out and buy some vanilla beans and make these right away! Of course, I had to go to three stores before I found vanilla beans. Totally worth it though! Next time I won't bake them for quite as long though - I like my cookies kinda doughy in the middle! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. butter</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 1/2 c. sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 eggs</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 vanilla bean, scraped</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. baking powder</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 1/2 c. flour</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Preheat oven to 400.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cream butter and sugar; add vanilla, eggs and vanilla bean seeds.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Sift baking powder and flour together and then add to wet ingredients.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Shape into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Press slightly to flatten. NOTE: I didn't do this. I am lazy and I just dropped spoonfuls of dough on the cookie sheet :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Bake 8 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 3 dozen cookies</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.sugarlaws.com/">www.sugarlaws.com</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:+0;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:+0;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span><br /></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-7400005077881813302009-05-25T18:54:00.002-04:002009-05-25T18:57:43.293-04:00Chocolate Cream Fruit Dip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjrnW1Q4XDZmbvLzCben6bZ-IczXxhkArg8pZX56w5rmHso8p03xSmcXvvURO0RBpAnvHnvCkCfdJTzxLJyWL5qGkLsJ0aqFq35OVMD29L6tr4SrjCZhdHT5NOxVyjZGLGc7c4sZUQvJY/s1600-h/Chocolate+Cream+Dip"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339898901253577170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjrnW1Q4XDZmbvLzCben6bZ-IczXxhkArg8pZX56w5rmHso8p03xSmcXvvURO0RBpAnvHnvCkCfdJTzxLJyWL5qGkLsJ0aqFq35OVMD29L6tr4SrjCZhdHT5NOxVyjZGLGc7c4sZUQvJY/s320/Chocolate+Cream+Dip" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">For dessert yesterday, I made chocolate cream dip and vanilla bean sugar cookies (up next!). This was so easy to make and it was yummy. Plus, I was able to make it in advance and just pop it in the fridge until I was ready for it! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 package cream cheese, softened</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. chocolate syrup</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 7 oz. jar marshmallow fluff</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Beat cream cheese and syrup.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Fold in fluff.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cover and refrigerate until serving.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Serve with fruit, pound cake, angel food cake, or just eat it with a spoon... :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 2 cups</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: Taste of Home's "Quick Cooking Annual Recipes" 2002 edition</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-8619092295112553502009-05-25T18:49:00.003-04:002009-05-25T18:53:57.793-04:00Mrs. Yoder's Baked Beans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVgdgaWsOc8cMFMwwpSIdW8C_pMNr15t9b13v2CLvyZTGs9-575QJ2EKM_G9M4VBCBs2S20jGEpfk18NYLsRehH8WP0yp8WH9Qt3qAwfMH58OGkXXmgGIYmNHQYgOlA2klaJh5aWbdCB4/s1600-h/Mrs+Yoders+Baked+Beans"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339897773025489090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVgdgaWsOc8cMFMwwpSIdW8C_pMNr15t9b13v2CLvyZTGs9-575QJ2EKM_G9M4VBCBs2S20jGEpfk18NYLsRehH8WP0yp8WH9Qt3qAwfMH58OGkXXmgGIYmNHQYgOlA2klaJh5aWbdCB4/s320/Mrs+Yoders+Baked+Beans" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Next on the Memorial Day dinner was baked beans - again from my sister's mother in law. This is another super easy recipe. And the best part is - both the corn pudding and baked beans are baked in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. That just makes it even easier :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 cans pork and beans</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 cans kidney beans, partially drained</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 cans baby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lima</span> beans, partially drained</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. brown sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/8 c. vinegar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. ketchup</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 1/2 tsp. mustard</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 1/2 tsp. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Worcestershire</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">6-8 pieces of bacon, fried and crumbled</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Preheat the oven to 350.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Combine all ingredients into a 9x13 casserole dish.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">crockpot</span> for 12 hours.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 9-12 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: Mrs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Yoder</span>, my sister's mother in law</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-69332275744449014162009-05-25T18:37:00.003-04:002009-05-25T19:34:24.533-04:00Mrs. Yoder's Corn Pudding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFcLoKZugw6JwqXJIlEHX6NcvIRiaf3PneeRFjnwPx3Pvlt2f_UxGFGBjhe9iSA8-DEUGbVHGagzRbxB2gE7947YU79iEkYS1dPrF0k4XO_3pwZ-O5Gsr2ZfLodDoTkIVj6_uHPFwD7M2/s1600-h/Mrs+Yoders+Corn+Pudding"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339894654442152514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFcLoKZugw6JwqXJIlEHX6NcvIRiaf3PneeRFjnwPx3Pvlt2f_UxGFGBjhe9iSA8-DEUGbVHGagzRbxB2gE7947YU79iEkYS1dPrF0k4XO_3pwZ-O5Gsr2ZfLodDoTkIVj6_uHPFwD7M2/s320/Mrs+Yoders+Corn+Pudding" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">We did all of our Memorial Day stuff yesterday. The boy and I had my parents and my sister and her family over to his house. We grilled hot dogs and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bbq</span> chicken, as well as some vegetables. For the side dishes, I made corn pudding and baked beans. In a foil pan. So the pictures aren't pretty. This is a recipe from my sister's mother in law and it is one of my favorites. I could eat this everyday!<br /><br /><u>Ingredients:</u><br />1 can whole kernel corn, drained<br />1 can creamed corn<br />2/3 stick butter, melted<br />1 box jiffy corn muffin mix<br />1 c. sour cream<br /><br /><u>Directions:</u><br />Preheat oven to 350.<br /><br />Combine all in a 9x13 casserole dish.<br /><br />Bake uncovered for 1 hour.<br /><br />Yield: 9-12 servings<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Source: Mrs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Yoder</span>, my sister's mother in law<br /></span><br /><br /></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-14766075509726539942009-05-23T10:41:00.003-04:002009-05-23T10:48:48.812-04:00<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhalNYHe38f7DXEt8LrnMqC9gVJexqwOU5PygPli0rqZpPkHzc_Bjsmg5JKbgp3z1r3Hg0IflA2sNXWMQ-wOdHwXRnfFOabhdTZo-E04TySfBAXIxbU36n4Y9SiBI0fOq3cg1jxanN79aE/s1600-h/Lettuce+Wraps"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339029815933836530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhalNYHe38f7DXEt8LrnMqC9gVJexqwOU5PygPli0rqZpPkHzc_Bjsmg5JKbgp3z1r3Hg0IflA2sNXWMQ-wOdHwXRnfFOabhdTZo-E04TySfBAXIxbU36n4Y9SiBI0fOq3cg1jxanN79aE/s320/Lettuce+Wraps" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">One of my very favorite things is PF <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Changs</span> lettuce wraps. If only we had a PF <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Changs</span> that wasn't over an hour away! So, when I saw lettuce on sale, I thought - hey! I should make lettuce wraps, since I already had some leftover chicken! I did a lot of searching on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">internet</span> for a recipe and in the end, I combined a couple different ones. I didn't want to try and re-create PF <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Changs</span> lettuce wraps, because I knew that we would be disappointed. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">So, the chicken part of these turned out pretty good. It turns out that I'm a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">tard</span> and I bought cabbage instead of lettuce. We both had our second "lettuce wrap" in a tortilla. :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tbsp. sesame oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tbsp. garlic</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tbsp. ginger</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tbsp. soy sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/3 c. sweet chili sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. fresh cilantro, minced</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. chopped peanuts</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. grated carrots</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">head of lettuce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Heat oil in a pan (or wok, if you have a wok). Stir fry garlic, ginger and carrots.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add chicken.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Stir in soy sauce and chili sauce.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add cilantro and peanuts.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Serve. :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 2-3 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Sources: <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/">www.recipegirl.com</a> & <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/">www.pillsbury.com</a></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-41995103072736386572009-05-23T10:35:00.001-04:002009-05-23T10:41:34.504-04:00Buffalo Chicken Pizza<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-a29ITGOr7YeJVke1-YpmIHstWP-cuE3E8o2gfF_MFV8PqbfvaIuaW7Fd_I1KGPe97ScCtwZBaB8Lr-PNy6vBFYJ7J_wRPN952tBi8-j8KD4uZaa0L_tjwH5BrCW0nMR2KUl1AwOeFYh/s1600-h/Buffalo+Chicken+Pizza"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339028334887671154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-a29ITGOr7YeJVke1-YpmIHstWP-cuE3E8o2gfF_MFV8PqbfvaIuaW7Fd_I1KGPe97ScCtwZBaB8Lr-PNy6vBFYJ7J_wRPN952tBi8-j8KD4uZaa0L_tjwH5BrCW0nMR2KUl1AwOeFYh/s320/Buffalo+Chicken+Pizza" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">If you haven't noticed, I <em>love</em> buffalo anything. It is just so good! And I also like pizza. One of my favorite things is different kinds of pizza - Thai pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, etc. So, I had a little bit of leftover chicken, a little bit of leftover buffalo sauce and then when I cleaned out my freezer last weekend, I found an extra pizza dough! Decision made! So, totally easy and perfect for Friday night! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 pizza dough</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bleu</span> cheese dressing (or ranch - next time I will use ranch instead!)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. buffalo sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1.5 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 c. cheese (I used mozzarella)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Preheat oven and prepare pizza dough according to package directions (and if you make your own, I figure you already know what to do!)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Spread dressing over pizza dough.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Toss chicken in buffalo sauce and spread on top of dressing.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Sprinkle with cheese.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cook according to directions.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 3-4 servings</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-31125158260606520192009-05-23T10:25:00.003-04:002009-05-23T10:35:47.616-04:00Cookie Dough Pops<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIL11B4dszVIoFsUUrVMgbc8-SAj3s6qTWzrQXt_D6EHFIzXXkF0koCrjd7OrcQvfwyezhNd8eogo9UKAz2O2rzxcNSEVZ0PE4Z35qTGXgpGwDEfYpvMCmyBkE5WerEZdk7fYo__u921mb/s1600-h/Cookie+Dough+Pops"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339025653216718882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIL11B4dszVIoFsUUrVMgbc8-SAj3s6qTWzrQXt_D6EHFIzXXkF0koCrjd7OrcQvfwyezhNd8eogo9UKAz2O2rzxcNSEVZ0PE4Z35qTGXgpGwDEfYpvMCmyBkE5WerEZdk7fYo__u921mb/s320/Cookie+Dough+Pops" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">So, I totally <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">should've</span> taken the time to take a better picture of these. I don't know what I was thinking. These were so easy to make. I love recipes like this - where it looks like I took hours and hours to make something, but it really only took me like, 30 minutes! Always a big plus in my book! I took some of these to work, and so I did take the time to make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">eggless</span> cookie dough. I must say though, if it was just for me, I would make regular cookie dough or buy some in a tube :) I'll take my chances at salmonella poisoning. These were awesome though! I mean, how could they not be? Raw cookie dough. Covered in chocolate. On a stick. How in the world did it take someone so long to think of this??? My only change (since I even copied Risa's colors!) is that I would leave out the cinnamon next time. No one else noticed it, but the flavor was overpowering for me. Oh, and I need to figure out how to not have a flat side after chilling these :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. flour</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp. salt</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Dash cinnamon</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 stick butter, softened</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. brown sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. vanilla</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3/4 c. chocolate chips</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 package chocolate candy melts</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. blue candy melts</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Combine flour, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add in vanilla. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add flour mixture. Then stir in chocolate chips.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Roll into balls and insert lollipop sticks. Chill for several hours or stick in the freezer for about 20 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Melt candy melts according to directions on package.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Dip cookie dough balls into chocolate, tapping and rolling to remove excess chocolate and bubbles.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Place in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">styrofoam</span> block to dry.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Then, drizzle with an alternate color of candy melts.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 20<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ish</span>. Depends on how big your balls are. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.bakedperfection.com/">www.bakedperfection.com</a></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-35522467801188410972009-05-23T10:17:00.003-04:002009-05-23T10:50:25.754-04:00Chicken & Black Bean Flautas<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdFzJ000oCEcpwiQ68COSstyjtXZcFyneZ3sMFd_SXzBrdrsgPWPoOOsKgtK1dx5BhN3q8qcSitwPAL2rFsiI2Aqpl-vBwCTEQN9gVrHX_IZ5sNoAFBn9VTjr2cMP4G4Ba1a-I8miKWwa/s1600-h/Chicken+and+Black+Bean+Flautas"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339023635129983266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdFzJ000oCEcpwiQ68COSstyjtXZcFyneZ3sMFd_SXzBrdrsgPWPoOOsKgtK1dx5BhN3q8qcSitwPAL2rFsiI2Aqpl-vBwCTEQN9gVrHX_IZ5sNoAFBn9VTjr2cMP4G4Ba1a-I8miKWwa/s320/Chicken+and+Black+Bean+Flautas" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I have been cooking up a storm the last week or so... I just haven't posted anything :) So, get ready. It is my mission today to get caught up, since I will have some Memorial Day recipes to post next week! These chicken and black bean <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">flautas</span> were a quick and easy lunch last weekend. It definitely satisfied my Mexican craving, and it only took a few minutes to make! This is definitely a 30 minute meal - and 20 minutes of that is oven time! And, you could put whatever you want in these, depending on what you feel like eating :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1 small can <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rotel</span> tomatoes with green <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">chilis</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1 can black beans, rinsed and drained</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1 c. chicken, cooked and shredded</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1 c. shredded cheese</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">4 small flour tortillas</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Salsa</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Preheat oven to 350. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Place tomatoes, beans, chicken and cheese in a tortilla. Roll tightly and set seam side down on the baking sheet.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Spray tops of each <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">flauta</span> with olive oil cooking spray.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Bake 10 minutes, then flip and bake 10 more minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Dip in salsa :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Yield: 2 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Source: Adapted from <a href="http://www.fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/">http://www.fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/</a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:0;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:0;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span><br /></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-13788398540828229482009-05-14T18:19:00.004-04:002009-05-15T06:08:34.622-04:00Potato Quiche<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JJA9UGeDpwPM3KO0-FLEzSu14sWZ_b-i36DEnzrLu7cNc3IDJUunSj0i2x0wALbUibea8m78d8QbE3VvB0lVe9e3u-Ypjhy8Ez92egKuNr6-oZhkldjaVzYNnhsI5H6oC8eIWSwVhmta/s1600-h/Potato+Quiche"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335808165312286834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JJA9UGeDpwPM3KO0-FLEzSu14sWZ_b-i36DEnzrLu7cNc3IDJUunSj0i2x0wALbUibea8m78d8QbE3VvB0lVe9e3u-Ypjhy8Ez92egKuNr6-oZhkldjaVzYNnhsI5H6oC8eIWSwVhmta/s320/Potato+Quiche" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">For some reason, when I saw this recipe, I wanted to make it almost immediately. I have no idea why. Because I don't really like quiche. I am picky about how I'll eat my eggs, and this is not the way I like them. I think maybe I was won over by the potato crust. I thought that was a really neat idea. Anyway, the boy said he loves quiche, so I figured, why not!? Even if I hate it, I can have a slice of cheese and be full. My main goal in cooking is to feed him! :) </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">So, I made quiche. The boy said it was bland. This definitely wasn't hard though, except for grating the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">swiss</span> cheese, because, for the life of me, I could NOT find shredded <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">swiss</span> cheese in a bag. And I know that some people swear by grating their own cheese, but I don't see the value, quite honestly. I'm lazy like that though. I modified the recipe a bit because I don't eat ham, plus I added some spinach since we both like it and for the color. This was BY FAR one of the prettiest dishes I have ever made! That says a lot! If I can figure out what spices to add to it to give it a little more pizazz, it is something I would totally make for other people, or take to potlucks and stuff like that! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 c. shredded hash browns</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 eggs</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. milk</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. seasoning salt</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. turkey bacon, chopped and cooked</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. shredded Swiss cheese</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. shredded cheddar cheese</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. frozen chopped spinach, thawed</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Preheat oven to 400. Spray a pie plate with non-stick spray. Press the potatoes into the pie plate and up the sides. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are brown.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">While that is baking, beat together eggs, milk and salt. Then stir in remaining ingredients.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Pour into the potato crust.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 4-6 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: Adapted from <a href="http://www.recipeshoebox.blogspot.com/">http://www.recipeshoebox.blogspot.com/</a></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-23159186332237558982009-05-14T18:13:00.003-04:002009-05-14T18:19:29.807-04:00Sweet & Spicy Chili Chicken<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWBzVVNhZgyJhoJdhKFJP6k2ngqXI51MlmQY8wEmhGu5eMQFhVfN_EZW9j2o27dl4rqgNQmZZBTzR06yRIuoBHJRY97HstOD_vVGnEldcnQa5yhiqQ0SZ1KcPfvcDJqbIRRoEHNBrkL76/s1600-h/Sweet+%26+Spicy+Chili+Chicken"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335806446273805218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWBzVVNhZgyJhoJdhKFJP6k2ngqXI51MlmQY8wEmhGu5eMQFhVfN_EZW9j2o27dl4rqgNQmZZBTzR06yRIuoBHJRY97HstOD_vVGnEldcnQa5yhiqQ0SZ1KcPfvcDJqbIRRoEHNBrkL76/s320/Sweet+%26+Spicy+Chili+Chicken" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">So, as much as I would<em> love </em>for everyone to think that all of my recipes turn out perfect, they don't. Here is one that didn't. And I was SO excited about it too, because it seemed like such a great idea. This wasn't sweet or spicy or even flavorful. I might as well have you used cornflakes. Quite honestly, this was blah enough that I ate maybe 5 or 6 bites and then decided to just eat ice cream instead. If you have any suggestions as to what I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">could've</span> done differently to make it better, I would really appreciate it!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 c. crushed Sweet & Spicy Chili Doritos</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 chicken breasts</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 egg, beaten</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tbsp. milk</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">salt and pepper</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Preheat oven to 375. Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Combine egg and milk.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Salt and pepper chicken. Dip into egg mixture and then coat with crushed chips.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Place in baking dish and bake 30-40 minutes, depending on size of chicken breasts.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 2 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: me! No wonder it wasn't good!</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-85417834323273648692009-05-11T18:37:00.002-04:002009-05-11T18:44:04.855-04:00Dad's Famous Cheese Eggs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkjidxAIil9H8UrYFZurYTYMg0uamd6GpMvB335az4AH22ByDQetw6oUtMi_sx9IF1ZqEPdudQ6LFlmJGNOtB11Xu2F6UmhGA8uXYfjtxz_-TgHZC5h4e95adbrgJNZOMwk8QVf9u7qsp/s1600-h/Cheese+Eggs"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334699388759559442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkjidxAIil9H8UrYFZurYTYMg0uamd6GpMvB335az4AH22ByDQetw6oUtMi_sx9IF1ZqEPdudQ6LFlmJGNOtB11Xu2F6UmhGA8uXYfjtxz_-TgHZC5h4e95adbrgJNZOMwk8QVf9u7qsp/s320/Cheese+Eggs" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">First of all, eggs are really hard to make pretty. They just aren't really photogenic, you know? Second, these really aren't famous, but it sounded better than just "Cheese Eggs." This is one of my go to meals when I am busy and don't have time to cook. If I am cooking for more than just me, I usually make some bacon or sausage, too.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 eggs</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1-2 tbsp. milk</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 slices of cheese</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tsp. honey mustard</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">salt and pepper, to taste</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Spray a bowl with non-stick spray. Crack eggs into bowl and whisk until blended.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add milk, salt, pepper and honey mustard. Whisk again.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Tear up cheese and add. NOTE: If you are using Kraft Singles (or something similar), use 1.5 slices per egg. If you are using something thicker, like Velveeta, just use 1 thick slice per egg. This is very important. You need the right cheese to egg ratio. Even though, really, you can never have too much cheese.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Stir again. Pop into the microwave for 30 second increments. If you are making more than 1 serving, you can do 1 minute increments.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Serve with toast or biscuits!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 1 serving</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: my dad :)</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-48540574054941069202009-05-06T06:48:00.002-04:002009-05-06T18:08:49.966-04:00Cinco De Mayo Tacos with Margarita Slaw<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVR8vmswZQInPZDzSodSYGBTK_KciKEDJ-ngEgTxNMNDiyBRPgImp3u0rYE2PNuPwX2aDrvTlcCnVUI10SQf7xVQnGp4qvl4OrTMuBHtoN0XRYYCy1NB0wvHDT59EMQVvPGDx_rP-Uo41/s1600-h/Turkey+Tacos+with+Margarita+Slaw"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332661233247307394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVR8vmswZQInPZDzSodSYGBTK_KciKEDJ-ngEgTxNMNDiyBRPgImp3u0rYE2PNuPwX2aDrvTlcCnVUI10SQf7xVQnGp4qvl4OrTMuBHtoN0XRYYCy1NB0wvHDT59EMQVvPGDx_rP-Uo41/s320/Turkey+Tacos+with+Margarita+Slaw" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Happy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Cinco</span> De Mayo!! In celebration, I made tacos! There was nothing extraordinary about the tacos - I did, however, make my own taco seasoning. Not only was it super easy, but I had all the ingredients on hand! To go with the tacos, I made Margarita Slaw instead of lettuce. I didn't particularly enjoy it, but I am picky and like things the way I am used to them! The boy thought it was good though. I did leave the Tequila out - I don't really like Tequila and I didn't have any and I didn't want to buy a whole bottle for one shot. If I was making it for company, I would probably include it. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Anyways, I'm just now getting over a terrible cold and cough and we don't have any vacations or anything planned, so I am hoping to get back into the cooking groove! My boyfriend is hosting an annual boys golf tournament (including his dad) at his house in a few weeks, and I am hoping to make a whole bunch of snacks and goodies for them, so we that to look forward to! :)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Taco Seasoning</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 tsp. minced onion</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. salt</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. chili powder</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. cornstarch</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (I used cayenne pepper instead)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. garlic powder</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp. oregano</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. ground cumin</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Combine all ingredients.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">When ready to use, this is enough for 1 lb of meat. Add to meat and then add about 2/3 c. water.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.fabulousfoods.com/">www.fabulousfoods.com</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Margarita Slow</span></strong><br /><strong><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></u></strong><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">12 oz. coleslaw mix</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/3 c. chopped cilantro</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. vegetable oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Dash of sesame oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 tbsp. lime juice</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. lime zest</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tbsp. orange juice</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 shot Tequila</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Dash of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Tabasco</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Salt and pepper, to taste</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Place cabbage and cilantro in a large bowl.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Salt and pepper to taste.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Serve cold.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride">www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-52391397672559165762009-05-01T16:07:00.002-04:002009-05-01T16:09:53.737-04:00Finest Foodie Fridays!!!!<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Okay, I know I am a big fat dork, but when I got an email this morning that I was going to be featured on Finest Foodie Fridays, I about wet my pants! I know, you needed to know that.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">So, no recipe today - sorry for the lack of posts. I just got back from vacation and now I have an awful cold, but I am hoping to be back next week in full force! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">In case you didn't see it, here is the link to Finest Foodie Fridays: <a href="http://www.foodieblogroll.com/finestfoodiesfriday/finest-foodies-friday-picks-for-may-1-2009">http://www.foodieblogroll.com/finestfoodiesfriday/finest-foodies-friday-picks-for-may-1-2009</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yay</span>! This is so exciting!!!!!!</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-64228848986377427052009-04-19T10:48:00.002-04:002009-04-19T10:57:08.415-04:00Mongolian Beef<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXTYjdJhcPk2W7JEZLaRXtnCtSLSb8VJWzvUT0YjM5HZz7hKBrDUCEyKKTWbwzKSqpbsC6O7BrNPxUXgu2AeixhacGYnn6a4NG9ynoGlIJqOHkMOwlB7GfU1x0yrfCsw5GNU0w9dj6VeG/s1600-h/Mongolian+Beef"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326414755566795586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXTYjdJhcPk2W7JEZLaRXtnCtSLSb8VJWzvUT0YjM5HZz7hKBrDUCEyKKTWbwzKSqpbsC6O7BrNPxUXgu2AeixhacGYnn6a4NG9ynoGlIJqOHkMOwlB7GfU1x0yrfCsw5GNU0w9dj6VeG/s320/Mongolian+Beef" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">In case you haven't noticed, I have been in an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Asian</span> kind of mood lately! Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but last week marked the start of a crazy month and I won't be in my own kitchen for awhile. So, I leave you with Mongolian Beef. This was a GREAT recipe! The flavor was awesome, the boy really liked it. My only problem was the actual cut of beef. I am super picky about meat. Next time I make this, I'll just use a better cut of beef and then it will be perfect! Originally, I was going to attempt to make fried rice, but ended up using a Lipton Side - Beef Lo <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mien</span>, which was good, especially when topped with the yummy Mongolian Beef sauce.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 c. cornstarch</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 tsp. oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. grated ginger (I used ground ginger, since that is all I had)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. chopped garlic (I was in a hurry and just used garlic powder)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. water</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. soy sauce (I used low sodium)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. brown sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Make sure steak is dry. Mix with cornstarch and coat well. Shake off the excess cornstarch.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Heat 1 tsp. of oil in the skillet (or wok - I don't have a wok). Add garlic, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ginger</span>, water, soy sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Cook 2 minutes and then transfer to a bowl.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Add remaining oil to skillet (or wok). Cook meat. Add the sauce back to the skillet.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 3-4 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.pinkbites.com/">www.pinkbites.com</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-79312074020045842652009-04-12T14:55:00.002-04:002009-04-12T15:01:45.896-04:00Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Bowl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIO2fZf8H9mk2hONjD1WObhL6lySs6iuUH_Z-FrwsK50FyWGZJPyaWpHVaWzZGfnFluUTKB01prv2hE47ub9lLx2o9YTKHPQMGa9oIKVBvquttD5XPMWXMPCWgyb8Mi1ldkpdBI9z41nJn/s1600-h/Teriyaki+Chicken+Noodle+Bowl"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323880811406876658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIO2fZf8H9mk2hONjD1WObhL6lySs6iuUH_Z-FrwsK50FyWGZJPyaWpHVaWzZGfnFluUTKB01prv2hE47ub9lLx2o9YTKHPQMGa9oIKVBvquttD5XPMWXMPCWgyb8Mi1ldkpdBI9z41nJn/s320/Teriyaki+Chicken+Noodle+Bowl" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Long time no post! I've been super busy lately... so this was the PERFECT meal since I had no time! No more than 10 minutes of prep time and no more than 15 minutes of cooking time. That is what I like for a weeknight meal! And even better, the boy absolutely loved it! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sah</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">weet</span>!!! It just doesn't get any better than that! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 lb of chicken</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 bottle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">teriyaki</span> marinade</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 package of Lipton <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Teriyaki</span> Noodles (or something similar)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Sometime at least 30 minutes before cooking, cut up the chicken and throw it in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ziploc</span> with the marinade. It needs to marinate for at least 30 minutes. I did all this the night before I was planning on making this.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">When you are ready to cook - read the directions on the Lipton Noodle package. You should just need water and a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">vegetable</span> oil, if you want. Cook according to directions (I did the microwave directions and it took 10 minutes).</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Meanwhile, while that is microwaving, throw the chicken in a skillet on medium-high heat and cook until done (no more than 7-8 minutes).</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">And you're done. See how easy that was?</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 2 main dish servings</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300638537255173465.post-35220177636091881392009-04-05T11:32:00.002-04:002009-04-05T11:43:34.680-04:00Braised Chicken<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhZmblcIyeq7Znw70VRXiivS-BdlE1musOeQd0BrrUYabu_yvvLl6TpER0WyU6S6d4wAR7Rf_Hwr51pboRj8sPBnh8YGxQR71owHPaRW2Kuo7djoAdM4Nbh-5F4PgW8U_Ck9w3iKPc8BW/s1600-h/Braised+Chicken"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321230931927708306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrhZmblcIyeq7Znw70VRXiivS-BdlE1musOeQd0BrrUYabu_yvvLl6TpER0WyU6S6d4wAR7Rf_Hwr51pboRj8sPBnh8YGxQR71owHPaRW2Kuo7djoAdM4Nbh-5F4PgW8U_Ck9w3iKPc8BW/s320/Braised+Chicken" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I made this last week for dinner, and let me tell you, if I had known it was going to take so freaking long, I wouldn't have made it! Or maybe just saved it for a weekend when I had more time! I guess I underestimated the time it would take for all the chopping. Anyways, this wasn't bad. The boy loved all the vegetables, but the chicken was just regular chicken. If I make this again, I think I might marinate the chicken for a few hours, instead of just brushing it on. I will say this - this was a very pretty dish (the picture doesn't do it justice). I just love food with lots of colors!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ingredients:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 chicken legs (I used chicken breasts)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 garlic cloves</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 tomatoes</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">2 bell peppers (I used one red and one orange)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 large onion</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/2 c. chicken broth</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/8 tsp. ground cumin</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. paprika powder</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1 tsp. curry powder</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp. cinnamon</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">1/4 tsp. salt</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">3 tbsp. oil</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Chili pepper (optional)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Directions:</span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Preheat oven to 350.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Wash and slice 2 bell peppers into strips. Cut an onion in half and slice it up. Slice a medium to large red chili pepper. Wash and dice 3 tomatoes. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Grate or mince garlic cloves. Place garlic in a small bowl. Add oil and spices. Whisk.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1-2 tbsp. oil in a skillet and brown the chicken. Transfer the chicken to an oven dish. Brush with half the marinade. Spread peppers and onions around the chicken and place a few slices underneath and on top. Lightly brush the vegetables with remaining marinade. Add the diced tomatoes. Pour 1/2 c. chicken broth over the vegetables (but not over the chicken so you don't disturb the seasonings).</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Bake for 1 hours. After 30 minutes, flip over the vegetables and spoon some of the juices over the chicken. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Yield: 3-4 servings</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/cooking">www.thepioneerwoman.com/cooking</a></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872793349691407080noreply@blogger.com0