tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46205788797974649502024-02-07T20:19:10.560-07:00Busy B in AZLife gets hectic. Take some time & enjoy a bite!Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-36148316023826298152012-07-20T09:33:00.000-07:002012-07-20T09:33:40.139-07:00Watermelon Vanilla Bean Mojito Martini [or Margarita - your choice!]<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wow, so happy it's FRIDAY! Friday, Friday, Friday is my favorite day... <span style="background-color: white;">Today's post is a cocktail. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Because it's Friday. And you need a cocktail.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A coworker inspired me with her </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://food52.com/recipes/17369_refreshing_watermelon_margarita" target="_blank">concoction </a>and let me just say - this </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">drink is legit. That's it.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Start with a vanilla mint simple syrup.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then juice your watermelon...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">...lime and o</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">range.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Combine cooled simple syrup with the juice mixture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a cocktail shaker, add ice, one cup of the melon syrup mix to two shots of tequila or vodka.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's the recipe, enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Watermelon Vanilla Bean Mojito Martini [Margarita]</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Prep: 10 Minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Makes: 6-8 drinks</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Make your simple syrup:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 Cup White Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 Cup Water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Vanilla Bean, Split</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Sprig Mint, torn into pieces</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. Combine sugar and water into a saucepan on medium-low heat for one minute.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. Add vanilla bean and mint and cook down until sugar is completely combined. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. Allow to cool for 15 minutes [place it in the fridge to speed up the cool time].</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Make your cocktail:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Small Seedless Watermelon, Cubed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Orange, Squeezed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Lime, Squeezed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9 oz White Tequila or Vodka</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Directions:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. Juice cubed watermelon and strain well to remove pulp.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. Juice orange and lime.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. Combine juices to simple syrup mixture.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. Add 1 cup of juice mixture and two shots (3 oz) vodka or tequila to cocktail shaker and shake well (approx 15 seconds). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. Pour into Martini or Margarita glass and garnish with a mint leaf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tip: Chill your glasses ahead of time! Just add ice to your cocktail glass and pour water over the top. Allow to sit while you make your tasty beverage. Pour out ice water just before you pour your tasty adult beverage into your glass. </span>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-33824438069563400652012-07-11T13:27:00.002-07:002012-07-12T09:29:08.060-07:00The Best Pound Cake Ever...<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I hope you all had a Fantastic Fourth [a week ago?! Where has time gone...]! We enjoyed a dinner with friends at home. I like to bake a home for several reasons... [1] It's cheaper! [2] It's fun! (my version of entertainment) and [3] I don't have to rely on what a grocery store has available! I made a delish pound cake for dessert. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I knew I had to try out <a href="http://elizabethsedibleexperience.blogspot.com/2009/03/cake-cravings.html" target="_blank">this recipe </a>after my sis raved about it! What a beauty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add vanilla [madagascar bourbon vanilla bean, of course]...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then sift the dry ingredients...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And add 'em to the mixture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Throw it in a bundt pan and cook for ONE HOUR AND FORTY MINUTES! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This post has been linked up with <a href="http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/07/frugal-days-sustainable-ways-35/" target="_blank">Frugally Sustainable</a>, check it out!</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Best Pound Cake Ever</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Recipe from <a href="http://elizabethsedibleexperience.blogspot.com/2009/03/cake-cravings.html" target="_blank">Elizabeth's Edible Experience</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yield: One 10-in bundt pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Prep: 10 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bake: 300 Degrees for 1 hour and 40 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cool: 10-15 in pan, 15-30 on wire rack</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 cups sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6 eggs</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tbsp vanilla</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 cups flour, sifted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. Cream together butter and cream cheese (don't over-beat). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. Mix in <span style="background-color: white;">sugar until light and fluffy.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. Add eggs, one-by-one [cracking in a separate bowl first to ensure no egg shells!]</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. Add vanilla [madagascar bourbon vanilla bean, of course]</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. S<span style="background-color: white;">ift the dry ingredients and add</span><span style="background-color: white;"> to the wet mixture.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">7. Pour mixture into 10-in bundt pan and cook for one hour and forty minutes [until toothpick is clean when inserted into cake].</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8. Place in pan on wire rack for 10-15 minutes, and then allow to cool the remainder of the way for approximately 15-30 minutes before slicing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Enjoy with <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/whipped-cream/" target="_blank">fresh whipped cream</a> and berries!</span></span><br />
<br />Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-33005451001570252982012-07-10T20:38:00.003-07:002012-07-10T20:48:34.658-07:00..26..<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So forget about the most of Monday... today is Tuesday and it's my freakin' birthday [I do what I want!]... </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My 26th, in fact! This means I'm one year closer to 30, and the clock is ticking [according to my husband, of course!]. Doesn't he know that </span><a href="http://youtu.be/0AsJL_6nbM8" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">this is my theme song</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My birthday weekend consisted of the following (to sum it up, PERFECT, obviously):</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">The AC going out and then attempting to cool the room with a mini evap cooler. In 114 degree PHX heat. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Churn ice cream (freebie, btw!) to get out of the 94 degree house.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Free rootbeer floats from our property manager at work.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Borrowing my two-year old nieces sunglasses for a moment.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sweet group of coworkers surprising me with a card, and one brought me flowers!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Did you know that I share a birthday with my Granny? <span style="background-color: white;">She's cute-ta-boot, and where I get my short-ness from. Here we are at the cabin (4th of July 2011):</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I asked for nothing for my birthday [and received many nice gifts, many thanks to you kind and generous people]. Why no gifts, you ask? Because material 'things' no longer matter... life is about my little family:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">food</a>, of course!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So here... on my 26th birthday I thank God for these things He's blessed me with!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cheers to another fantastic year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">-</span><b><span style="color: #ff0066;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="color: #ff0066; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';">Busy B</span></b>
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<br />Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-6394471105269701492012-07-10T20:07:00.002-07:002012-07-10T20:07:19.183-07:00Portland Eats ... [Day Three]!<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So... this weekend I showed you what incredible eats we had on <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2012/07/portland-eats-first-night-day-1.html" target="_blank">day one</a> and <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2012/07/portland-eats-day-two.html" target="_blank">day two</a> of our Portland trip! After two fun-filled days, it was time for <a href="http://www.pinestatebiscuits.com/" target="_blank">Pine State Biscuits</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This was by far my favorite meal! The biscuits are incredible, fried chicken perfectly seasoned, and the gravy a knock outta the park! Mal had a delish bloody mary and Mr. Busy B had a sweet tea!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of course, afterwards we had to try out another batch of <a href="http://saltandstraw.com/" target="_blank">Salt & Straw</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We finished off a fantastic weekend at the Nike campus in Beaverton. The campus is absolutely gorgeous and peaceful!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For those of you that don't know, that's where Mr. Busy B and I met. He was a football equipment staffer and I was a <a href="http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sports/w-cheer/spec-rel/101504aaa.html" target="_blank">cheerleader</a> (hope you get some LOLz outta this link, ha!)... </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What a great end to a phenomenal weekend! We love our MalPal and the tasty food Portland has to offer! :)</span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comPortland, OR, USA45.5234515 -122.676207145.345457 -122.9920641 45.701446 -122.3603501tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-51184229317550105332012-07-07T13:25:00.000-07:002012-07-07T13:34:34.319-07:00Portland Eats ... [Day Two]!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Okay so yesterday I shared the <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2012/07/portland-eats-first-night-day-1.html" target="_blank">first night and day one</a> in PDX! It was awesome and day two was just as amazing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To start off the day, Mal and I went to </span><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/vivace-coffee-house-and-creperie-portland" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Vivace Coffee House & Creperie</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We went to the waterfront and tried out a </span><a href="http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/Main%20Pages/food_court.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Portland Elephant Ear</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> from one of the food stands at the </span><a href="http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday Market</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After shopping in downtown [sales tax-less], we checked out the Nike store my friend works at and then got a chance to drop some moolaahhh at the Nike employee store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We attempted dinner at </span><a href="http://www.pokpokpdx.com/home" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pok Pok</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> but ended up at </span><a href="http://clayssmokehouse.ypguides.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Clay's Smokehouse</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> after realizing there was a 1 hr. 45 min. wait at PokPok! Bummer! Clay's was ok, but I was definitely in the mood for some PokPok!</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Stay tuned for day three of Portland Eats!</span>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comPortland, OR, USA45.5234515 -122.676207145.345457 -122.9920641 45.701446 -122.3603501tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-69467882722241813442012-07-06T19:48:00.001-07:002013-01-11T09:18:17.133-07:00Portland Eats ... [First Night & Day 1]!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Okay, so remember how I talked about that Memorial Day trip to Portland? Well, I went to see my friend Mallorie a.k.a 'MalPal.' You see, she's awesome. And we love to share our love of food and stuff. We just so happened to take a trip together to San Diego last year Memorial Day weekend as well. I thought I would introduce you to her:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We ate, ate, ate, and drank, drank drank, and then ate, and then drank again while we were in Portland. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To start off, we tried out </span><a href="http://www.portlandcitygrill.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">PCG</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. The views were amazing, drinks and food fantastic, and the prices were phenoms [please excuse the terrible nighttime photography, I'm learnin' here!].</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Not to mention I was in GREAT company [Mr. Busy B was there too...]:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Then came VooDoo Doughnuts:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We had the maple bacon doughnut which was THE BEST, as well as the Old Dirty Bastard. Out of this world! I've been craving maple bacon doughnuts since we left [perhaps I should make <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/06/mini-maple-bacon-donuts-like-real-ones/" target="_blank">these</a>]...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The next morning we got up and checked out </span><a href="http://provencepdx.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Petite Provence</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. I highly recommend the steak benedict! Incredible, and only $12 for BEEF TENDERLOIN on your benedict!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There is like a bazillion </span><a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">McMenamins </span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">spots in Portland. It's the coolest restaurant/bar/entertainment concept I've seen yet. We tried out </span><a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/319-blue-moon-tavern-grill-home" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Blue Moon Tavern and Grill</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> on our first day and </span><a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/KennedySchool" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kennedy School</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> our last day. I LOVED the Ruby beer. Light and refreshing - just <em>screams</em> summer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Next up was </span><a href="http://www.henrystavern.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Henry's [12th Street] Tavern</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. Mal and Mr. Busy B had another sampler, I had a blueberry beer and we all shared the gorgonzola fries. Increds!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Rogue has a VOODOO MAPLE BACON DOUGHNUT beer! Sounds delish, right!? No. Nast, in fact! Tasted like campfire in yo mouf. I highly <em>do not</em> recommend it...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Stay tuned for day two with more great eats!</span>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comPortland, OR, USA45.5234515 -122.676207145.345457 -122.9920641 45.701446 -122.3603501tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-81895497594488347682012-06-25T10:07:00.001-07:002012-06-25T20:38:44.257-07:00The MOST of Monday!<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- I have made FOUR batches of these babies in the past two weeks. I took some Ghiardelli brownies (from Costco, of course), with some freakin' <a href="http://traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=561" target="_blank">cookie butter</a> melted on top, and then baked it. It was so amazing... increds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Remember that <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2012/06/most-of-monday-on-tuesday.html" target="_blank">challenge [see #4]</a> I <i>was </i>doing? I hit a bump in the road last week when we stopped by <a href="http://www.thegrindaz.com/the-menu/" target="_blank">here </a>and had this:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-In other news, I bought this nail polish last week:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You see, I was having buyers remorse. Who does shopping at Walgreen's on their lunch hour? ... and then buys EIGHT DOLLAR trendy nail polish? Apparently me? Well, buyers remorse released. Trust nail polish lasted through 4 loads of laundry, nightly dishes, home cleaning, moving a friend, and the daily grind for 6.5 days and NO CHIPS! Whaaaa? </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-I TOTALLY took advantage of the redunkulous SWA sale and booked a trip to SanFran/Napa in the Fall. The wiiiiiiiiiinnneeee is calling me! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-My birthday is coming up. If any of you talk to my husband, tell him he can buy my anything from <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/?siteid=1" target="_blank">this site</a>... especially <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP02407&mcat=148204&cid=287458&search_params=s+5-p+32-c+287458-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+" target="_blank">this </a>or <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP02817&mcat=148204&cid=287458&search_params=s+5-p+31-c+287458-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+" target="_blank">this</a>.... LOLz, in my dreamsssss</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">-Ok, have you guys seen <a href="http://www.sprinklesicecream.com/#" target="_blank">THIS</a>?! Sprinkles Ice Cream. Fo reals. I might be making the trek to Beverly Hills ASAP to check this out. Outta control!</span></div>
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I just need to share it. As you can see <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2012/05/bridal-shower-and-key-lime-meltaways.html" target="_blank">here</a>, have been on this beach-themed kick (and there are more tropical recipes coming!). Like, I dream about pineapples and tropical
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GRILLED fresh pineapple slices! I don’t
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OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. DELISH-NESS! I
slapped them with some awesome ground chicken burgers (which I lightly seasoned
with a teeny-tiny bit o salt 'n peppah), some island sauce from Sprouts
Market, and some avocado.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.windsoraz.com/" target="_blank">here </a>on Friday night. It was IN.
CREDIBLE! Like, we ate these redunkulous
loaded chips that were outta this world!
And the No. 17 cocktail was phenoms.
We enjoyed the company of two of our favorite lovebirds on a double
dater… too fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Saturday we played <a href="http://www.bananagrams.com/Our_Games/Bananagrams/" target="_blank">Bananagrams </a>and had dinner at our house with some friends which was a blasteroo!
We love entertaining and it was so GREAT to see some more people we
love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Sunday consisted of church and a whole lotta layin
around and napping like <a href="http://cl.jroo.me/z3/F/3/H/c/a.aaa.jpg" target="_blank">toddlers </a>…</span></div>
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and healthy eating anticipating our trip to Florida at the end of the month …</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>… and then I found <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/06/mini-maple-bacon-donuts-like-real-ones/" target="_blank">this </a>and want to re-think my
decision.</span></div>
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chicken and egg whites. LOLz!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>… and then I was watching Big Bang Theory and
saw a commercial for <a href="http://www.papamurphys.com/Home" target="_blank">this</a>. Good thing
they don’t have a store close to us, I would eat it every. single. dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Speaking of Big Bang Theory, there is this guy
at work named Will Withers and I keep wanting to call him <a href="http://bigbangtheory.wikia.com/wiki/Wil_Wheaton" target="_blank">Wil Wheaton</a>. Makes me chuckle every time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">9.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>And also about Big Bang Theory, have you freakin’
seen <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i_WpYc3YI4" target="_blank">this episode</a>?! It’s my
favorite. I need to watch it daily to
remind me about the simple things in life.
Like being a PRINCESS WITH MY TIARAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Seriously.
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We are planning our vacays for the rest of the year which HAVE to
include a tropical place, some visits with some really cool peeps, and who
knows what else. Like <a href="http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en.html" target="_blank">here</a>. And we realllyyyy wanna go on a cruise with
our besties! Where have you gone on a
cruise before? Likes and dislikes? Do’s and don’ts? I’d LOVE your input!</span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-37196775640613558422012-05-28T23:16:00.002-07:002012-05-28T23:26:48.129-07:00The Most of Monday!<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Today is Memorial Day… I hope everyone took a
few minutes to think about what today means.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">It means life.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">And death.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">And freedom.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">And fighting.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">The thought of
these things just blows my mind.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I’m so
thankful for all of these things.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Thankful to be an American, to be protected, and to have the
opportunities I have…</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I had the most incredible weekend in
Portland visiting my dear friend Mallorie.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Like, outrageous.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">The food and drinks in the city are beyond
good. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Like, realllllllyyyy goooood
(don’t worry, a separate post of all the foooood will be coming soon).</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">There are three things I my best friend
Mal and I do; talk about life, eat ridiculous amounts of food, and drink
tasty adult beverages.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I ate so much I
think I gained 5 pounds.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Operation
eat-healthy-and-workout-a-ton for 32 days starts… tomorrow.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Hey, it’s all about a balance, right?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Speaking of eating, I ate <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/henrys-12th-street-tavern-portland" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/voodoo-doughnuts-portland-2" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/pine-state-biscuits-portland-2" target="_blank">here </a>and
<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/salt-and-straw-portland" target="_blank">here </a>(and MORE!).</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Don’t worry, they were
all as incredible as their Yelp reviews.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I am still dreaming about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bacon_donut.jpg" target="_blank">this</a> from Voodoo Doughnut.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Mallorie, if you’re reading this, please,
please send me one!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Like-Jazz-Nonreligious-Spirituality/dp/0785263705" target="_blank">Blue Like Jazz</a> on the plane en route to
PDX/PHX… I HIGHLY recommend it!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I start a new job tomorra… wish me luck!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">In Portland, people do this really weird thing,
called walking, biking, and utilizing public transportation… something I need
to do more of.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Too bad it’s five billion
degrees out for six months of the year!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Good thing I have a pool with a slide!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Seriously… a SLIDE.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Fo reals!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I am headed to Jacksonville, FL for a few days
at the end of June and need recommendations of where to eat and drink…
anyone?</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Anyone?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I had the opportunity to be a part of the Nike
culture this weekend through my friend and stuff.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">It’s
incredible!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">What they do for the
community, their passion, their people, their corporate campus.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Mal has worked there for eight years and I </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">knew</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> it was awesome, but I felt somewhat
a part of it this weekend. Neat-o!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">What kinds of things are you passionate
about?</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">What is your life purpose?</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">I know part of my purpose here on Earth is to
feed people and love people… I hope I am doing a good job of this!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Aren't they beauties? I packaged them in little pink cellophane bags with some cute labels and they were a hit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found this <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/08/key-lime-meltaways/" target="_blank">recipe via Smitten Kitchen</a>... I am somewhat obsessed with her site and can't wait for her <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/book/" target="_blank">cookbook</a> to come out this fall (if someone wants to buy it for me, I promise I won't mind)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Add your key lime juice, zest, and vanilla.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Whip up your dry ingredients!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar/limey mixture. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Place it on your wax paper and roll 'em up into lil logs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Look at these beauties, all ready to go in the fridge for an hour!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Slice 'em up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Lovely. Just lovely, I tell ya!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Place them on two cookie sheets with wax paper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Bake for about fifteen and allow them to cool on the racks for about three-four minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes, that is a <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2010/12/great-tip-day-after-christmas-shopping.html" target="_blank">Penny Laine Dogger</a> in the background! She loves to be a vulture and <strike>watch me cook</strike> waits for me to drop something on the floor for her to eat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After the sweet babies cool for about three minutos, place them in a plastic bag with the remaining sugar and coat well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Look at these beauties! So Nom!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Key limes are KEY in this recipe, but it would work JUST FINE if you were only able to find regular limes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I ate wayyyyy tooooo many of these sweet treats! I had to give some to my neighbors before I gained 300 pounds or had to workout for 6 days to burn off all the calories I consumed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am going to try these with lemons/lemon juice and oranges/orange juice as well... Mr. Busy B is obsessed with Orange-anything and Momma Busy B is a lemon addict! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here is the recipe, I hope you enjoy these as much as I have!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Key Lime Meltaways</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recipe thanks to <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/08/key-lime-meltaways/" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup confectioners' sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grated zest of 4 tiny or 2 large key limes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (a.k.a 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tablespoons cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Note: You can make these with regular limes as well, but if you get a hold of some key limes they will be that much better! You can also keep the logs frozen for up to two months and pull them out and bake them as cravings arise!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yield: Approximately 5 dozen</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Add lime zest, juice, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add to butter mixture, beating on low speed until combined.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. Between two-8x12 inch pieces of parchment paper, roll dough into two 1-1/4 inch diameter logs. Chill at least one hour.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place remaining 2/3 cup sugar in a resealable plastic bag. Remove parchment from logs; slice dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place rounds on baking sheets, spaced 1-inch apart.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. Bake cookies for approximately fifteen minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool slightly, approximately three to four minutes. While still warm, place cookies in sugar-filled bag; toss to coat. Bake or freeze remaining dough and store baked cookies in a sealed container for up to two weeks.</span>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-55572732950881768872012-05-21T18:31:00.000-07:002012-05-21T18:38:29.989-07:00It's HOT! And the MOST of Monday ...<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's MONNNNNNDDAAAAYYYY! Hope it's fabulous so far. Sooooooo, It's May. And we're in Phoenix. And its HOTTTTTT! Like, really <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/05/21/20120521phoenix-area-weather-hot-ozone-pollution.html" target="_blank">hottttttt</a>. Holy smokes! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All I can think about is food... and WATER. Good thing it's <a href="http://arizonarestaurantweek.com/" target="_blank">restaurant week</a> again! Hubby and I are trying to watch the budget so we are stayin' in instead. SUCH a bummer considering I realllllyyyyy wanted to take him to <a href="http://www.jgsteakhousescottsdale.com/" target="_blank">J&G</a> or <a href="http://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/dining/bourbon-steak" target="_blank">Bourbon Steak</a>. Oh well, there's always the fall restaurant week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm going to start the most of Monday since most Monday's are a dragggg and I try to think about anything but work and working out on Monday's!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>The Most of Monday...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. My sister made a bison sirloin steak with goat cheese sauce last night and I dreamed about it all night (and I didn't even have any). NOTE TO SELF: Need. Goat. Cheese. Sauceeeee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. I am going to <a href="http://postinowinecafe.com/" target="_blank">Postino's </a>with my girlfriend tomorrow night. She got engaged on Saturday night! Can't wait to hear the deets, so exciting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. Hubby got an offer to begin teaching online... should be interesting considering we are BOTH in school and working... totally worth it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. It's exactly FORTY days until my best friend's wedding in Florida. She told us this weekend during her bachelorette/bridal shower weekend that there will be a signature drink at the wedding called the 'GEORGE' ... seriously, the GEORGE. I can't wait.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. We went to <a href="http://nimbusamericanbistro.com/scottsdale/" target="_blank">Nimbus </a>last night and had a Dirty Guera. It was fantabulous and Rob seriously had the mac 'n cheese pizza. Fo reals, it happened...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. We are headed to Portland to visit my best friend soon! I can't stop thinking about <a href="http://voodoodoughnut.com/index.php" target="_blank">this place</a>... and <a href="http://saltandstraw.com/" target="_blank">this</a>, and <a href="http://www.pinestatebiscuits.com/" target="_blank">this</a>, and <a href="http://www.pokpokpdx.com/menu/dinner/" target="_blank">this</a>... needless to say, we're foodies and I'm pretty sure that's the reason why we're friends (well, and of course she's like, one of the coolest chicks I know...) No worries, I don't have to fit into a bridesmaid dress in FORTY days...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">7. I NEED like 5,000 things from this <a href="http://www.ybskin.com/index" target="_blank">website</a>. It's my favorite makeup but too bad I'm not a bazillionaire that can spend $42 on loose powder.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8. I have a <a href="http://pinterest.com/brader/" target="_blank">pinterest </a>addiction and someone NEEDS to stop me. Outrageous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9. Speaking of <a href="http://pinterest.com/brader/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>, I made <a href="http://www.bigredkitchen.com/2010/05/blog-revival-week-monday-miss-susans-pineapple-sheet-cake/" target="_blank">this </a>for the bridal shower this weekend. It's HEAVEN. In yo mouf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10. My dog won't stop eating soap... nast. What in the world!? She's eaten approximately 1.82 bars in the last few weeks... should I be concerned?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I hope your Monday was GREAT and you started your week off supercalifragilisticexpialidociously!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #ff0066; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';">Busy B<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-35836203552831603282012-05-11T14:00:00.000-07:002012-05-11T14:00:12.262-07:00Blueberry Cheesecake Bars<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I’ve been on a year-long hiatus, working like mad, going to school,
traveling, celebrating friends, family, birthdays, holidays and life! I am starting a new job in a couple of weeks
and had a few moments of clarity recently, one of which is where my passions
lie. My biggest passion is cooking and
baking for people and sharing and exchanging recipes. The look on their face and happiness from
each bite brings me the biggest joy! So
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My baker buddy at work was Katie Dunham. She told me this was one of her favorite
recipes so I figured I’d start back with a bang in honor of KT! These are light and refreshing, perfect for a
hot summer day. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then push it down and make it nice and compact then throw it in the
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Look at the graham goodness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mmmmmm … tasty!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Blueberry Cheesecake Bars<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recipe Courtesy of <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/blueberry-cheesecake-bars-75194.aspx" target="_blank">Kraft Kitchens</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Prep Time: 20 minutes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Total Time: 50 minutes </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Makes: 24 servings</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6 Tbsp. butter,
melted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups Graham Cracker
Crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Cream
Cheese, softened<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">¾ cup sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp. vanilla<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 jar (10 oz.) blueberry
preserves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup blueberries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Directions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><strong>HEAT</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>oven to 350ºF.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span property="v:instruction"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><strong>MIX</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>butter and graham crumbs in
13x9-inch pan; press onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span property="v:instruction"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><strong>BEAT</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>cream cheese in large bowl with
mixer until creamy. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended. Stir
jam in jar until softened; spread evenly onto crust. Top with berries, then
cream cheese mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Cool completely before cutting into bars.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"></span>HEALTHY
LIVING<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Trim 3 grams of fat calories per serving by preparing with
PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese. Plus, you'll save 10 calories per serving, too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MAKE IT EASY<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Line 13x9-inch pan with 17x9-inch piece of parchment paper,
with ends of paper extending over sides. Prepare recipe as directed. When
cooled, run knife around sides of pan, then gently lift cheesecake out using
paper handles. No sticking problem!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">HOW TO STORE<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 3
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<br /></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-82541303911249899822011-04-22T18:53:00.000-07:002011-04-22T18:53:14.244-07:00Casa Silva's Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I purchased my KitchenAid Stand Mixer at the day after Thanksgiving sales, I got a free 2-year subscription to Food & Wine. I knew I would enjoy it, but I had NO idea how much I would! There are so many great recipe suggestions in the magazine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I came across this one in the April 2011 Food & Wine Magazine. They were highlighting some of the </span><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/best-new-winery-inns"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Best New Winery Inns</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, which included the <a href="http://www.scottdunn.com/accommodation/casa-silva-winery.html">Casa Silva Winery in Chile</a> [if you know me, you know my complete obsession with Chile and all that it entails :) ]. The winery shared this lovely recipe that is just to die for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's whatcha need:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Whisk your flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Beat the eggs, sugar, and 1 tsp of the vanilla...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">'Til it kinda looks like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Add half of the flour mixture...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And then the whole milk!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Add the rest of the flour and mix well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pour the batter into your [lightly] buttered baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After that cake is done bakin' throw it on a rack to cool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">While that's coolin' down, throw the cream and the evaporated milk in a saucepan...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">With the cinnamon stick...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">... and cloves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ok. Pause a second. YES. That is SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK in the picture above. NOTE: Do. Not. Use. Sweetened. Condensed. Milk. [YET]... haha my eyeballs got mixed up and I had to start over at this step because I mixed up the evaporated/sweetened condensed milk. Hubby wasn't too happy that I made him go to the store for more cream, sweetened condensed milk. LOL! Life's messes... gotta love 'em!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">FYI... this is evaporated milk. Remember to read labels. It kinda helps here. LOL!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now mix the SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK [note to Briana... S.C.M...] with the remaining tsp of vanilla and the ground cinnamon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Strain the steeped cream mixture into the condensed milk and stir to combine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Not gonna lie, the goobers that stick around in the strainer kinda gross me out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mix it up and let it cool for twenty minutos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Using a fork, poke holes in the entire cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pour the mixture over the cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">YUMMMMMMYYYYY.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cover with plastic and throw it in the refrige for at least 4 hours [I did it overnight].</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When you're ready to enjoy the delish dish, mix some sugar into chopped up strawberries and mix until the granules are dissolved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Top the cake with strawberries and whipped cream and enjoy!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">[Not pictured: Whipped cream. And Mint! I forgot them at the store!]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Seriously, guys... this cake is amazing! Think about making it for Easter this year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Let me know if you make it and whatcha think about it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's the recipe, enjoy!</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Level: Moderate</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Servings: 12 </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Prep Time: 30-35 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bake Time: 25 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Rest Time: 4+ Hours</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cake </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 ½ cups all purpose flour</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 tsp baking powder</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">½ tsp salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3 large eggs @ room temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 cup sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 tsp pure vanilla extract</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">½ cup whole milk, at room temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 ½ cups heavy cream</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 medium cinnamon stick</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 whole cloves</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">½ tsp ground cinnamon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Toppings</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 pint strawberries, thinly sliced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">½ cup sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sweetened whipped cream (for serving)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thinly sliced mint leaves (for serving)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 350.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lightly butter a 9x13 glass or ceramic baking dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs with the sugar and 1 tsp of the vanilla on medium-high speed until very light and fluffy (about 10 minutes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add ½ of the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gradually add the whole milk, and then mix in the remaining flour mixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until the center of the cake springs back to the touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer the baking dish to a rack and let the cake cook for at least 30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk the cream with the evaporated milk, cinnamon stick, and cloves and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a heatproof bowl, combine the condensed milk with the remaining 1 tsp of vanilla and the ground cinnamon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strain the steeped cream mixture into the condensed milk and stir to combine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let cool for 20 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a fork, poke holes all over the cooled cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gradually pour the milk mixture over the entire cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a bowl, gently toss the strawberries with the sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut the cake and serve with the strawberries, whipped cream, and mint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-52038698507966206972011-04-21T17:31:00.000-07:002011-04-21T17:31:28.793-07:00Just Announced: Arizona Spring Restaurant Week!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I had the opportunity to take part in the '5280' of Denver in March [Denver Restaurant Week]. For $52.80, two people can eat a 3-5 course meal at selected restaurants. One of my faves was </span><a href="http://www.delfriscos.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Del Frisco's</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, where we [overinduldged] in filet, seafood, and the most amazing lemon cake ever [pictured below].</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I saw in on </span><a href="http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2011/04/20/20110420arizona-restaurant-week-spring.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">AZCentral</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> that </span><a href="http://www.arizonarestaurantweek.com/index.php"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Arizona Spring 2011 Restaurant Week</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> will be happening soon! The </span><a href="http://www.arizonarestaurantweek.com/phoenix_restaurants.php"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">participating restaurants</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> are listed on the website and it will happen May 13-22. The three-course prix fixe menus are $30 to $40 per person [you can order off the regular menu, it just won't be at the discounted price]. I am so excited and can't wait to try some new [fancy] restaurants out! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">What restaurants look good to you guys? Robbo wants to try out Fogo De Chao, Donovan's, Ocean Prime, and Fleming's [not that we're going to try all of these out, LOL]. Can ya tell we're craving some steak much? LOL!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Let me know which restaurants you're going to try out!</span>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-68254348221817664812011-04-21T17:25:00.000-07:002011-04-21T17:25:44.166-07:00Cheese Platter & Tomato Jam Hunt<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As I already </span><a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2011/04/salami-apertivos.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">mentioned</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, we went to Postino with our friends a few Friday nights ago. It was fabulous! We went to a dinner party at their house a couple months back and I was on a Postino kick at the time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Postino makes the most amazing buschetta I have ever had in my life! One of my faves is the Tomato Jam with Goat Cheese Bruschetta. Tomato Jam, you ask? Yes... Tomato Jam. It sounds SO weird but is absolutely fabulous! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So back to the dinner party. I wanted to bring an appetizer and what better than a cheese platter?! So simple and delish. I really wanted to do a goat cheese log topped with tomato jam (because of the ridiculous obsession with Postino at the time)... but where could I find this delightful treat? I embarked on a lunchtime journey to find this treat (which subsequently that turned into a few day journey...). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I started at Fry's, thinking that just by chance it would be there. Not a tomato jam in sight. Then Cost Plus. Then AJ's... then Safeway. As my hour-long lunch was over, I was defeated. I searched online for a couple of nights, to find a few weird spots and unusual websites that sold it... but I felt weird ordering jam online! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I decided to use Facebook as a resource, and everyone suggested the places I had already been, and another person even sent me a recipe. Too late to make it, though! No time! </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Then.... VIOLA! My fave, trusty, </span><a href="http://www.lagrandeorangegrocery.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">LGO</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> came to the rescue! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zLua4fwpp_o/TZLEnN4gjbI/AAAAAAAAA1k/5No6OLyYFVY/s1600/IMG_2671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zLua4fwpp_o/TZLEnN4gjbI/AAAAAAAAA1k/5No6OLyYFVY/s320/IMG_2671.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She may have cost me ten buckaroos, but I. HAD. TOMATO. JAM!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I had a leftover piece of french bread so I had to try the tasty tomato jam ASAP. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaZSbBWeBVFctI8e2GlOIAwYO2_ri5mf6Kbni0Ej2AMvSmakYyeEBj7WpjEb8pnW2PrhZgT935R-1rKPcEP2i7dSfhodXRAv09vKe1QRFxi9n3CfxWqk2r67_CHugN9ILr1BzfryRayY/s1600/IMG_2672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaZSbBWeBVFctI8e2GlOIAwYO2_ri5mf6Kbni0Ej2AMvSmakYyeEBj7WpjEb8pnW2PrhZgT935R-1rKPcEP2i7dSfhodXRAv09vKe1QRFxi9n3CfxWqk2r67_CHugN9ILr1BzfryRayY/s320/IMG_2672.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Scrum-diddly-umptous! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rvMXBXOr3GM/TZLE_BA93bI/AAAAAAAAA1w/UrPRUWbIGqI/s1600/IMG_2676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rvMXBXOr3GM/TZLE_BA93bI/AAAAAAAAA1w/UrPRUWbIGqI/s320/IMG_2676.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And how about on a hunka goat cheese? Delish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0y7nl7JeOds/TZLE7lNPrAI/AAAAAAAAA1s/kjkHbJjOuS0/s1600/IMG_2677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0y7nl7JeOds/TZLE7lNPrAI/AAAAAAAAA1s/kjkHbJjOuS0/s320/IMG_2677.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Of course, I had to add some brie cheese to the platter!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xTAOkJSE5QQ/TZLFDHbgNzI/AAAAAAAAA14/xELlcQ7uRL4/s1600/IMG_2675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xTAOkJSE5QQ/TZLFDHbgNzI/AAAAAAAAA14/xELlcQ7uRL4/s320/IMG_2675.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> What a great arrangement. So easy (minus the tomato jam hunt).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v75P6lyhdGw/TZLFQvwgKdI/AAAAAAAAA18/mJjlTpDMXk4/s1600/IMG_2678.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v75P6lyhdGw/TZLFQvwgKdI/AAAAAAAAA18/mJjlTpDMXk4/s320/IMG_2678.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> These are my fave - Carr's Water Crackers :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0g54cbvSbecZC9cknj80R5NSx4AkwVIF6C_OtWCoJPZF3z0C1Dxg6ISkcvW6-WaFd9E4l02tLsZMdhLwt7YW5VxziG7YEb7AydDYOsmjmE1LVc2Y663xTdbj7u6ZGLPTIqGP5pSxekSo/s1600/IMG_2680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0g54cbvSbecZC9cknj80R5NSx4AkwVIF6C_OtWCoJPZF3z0C1Dxg6ISkcvW6-WaFd9E4l02tLsZMdhLwt7YW5VxziG7YEb7AydDYOsmjmE1LVc2Y663xTdbj7u6ZGLPTIqGP5pSxekSo/s320/IMG_2680.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And YUMMY - sharp white cheddar cheese!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And don't forget your $10 tomato jam... available at </span><a href="http://www.lagrandeorangegrocery.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">LGO</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">!</span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-54958947302672643862011-04-09T10:12:00.000-07:002011-04-09T10:12:54.159-07:00Albondigas<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I must be jinxed or something (OR I just didn't look at the weather report for today)... here I was, (somewhat) bragging about our beautiful AZ weather </span><a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2011/04/salami-apertivos.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">yesterday</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">... then here we are today. Rainy and cold! But here's the deal, peeps... I. LOVE. IT! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was talking about this with my coworkers the other day. I kinda like when it's overcast, rainy, or even freezing cold here. Because we never get that. It's like the opposite of Seattle. Sometimes, I would appreciate a cloudy day! And the smell of the desert after a good rain is the BEST! Nothin' like it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So here we are, supposed to head to the </span><a href="http://www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Scottsdale Culinary Festival</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> today, and it's rainy. I have been pondering the idea of going to Target and buying some rain boots (with my child-sized feet I'm sure I would end up with </span><a href="http://www.target.com/Kids-Uda-Frog-Rain-Boots/dp/B000RTEVFO"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">these</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I can't help but want some soup (yes, even at 8:30am on a Saturday morning)... there's just something about the weather that influences what I want to eat. And if you're not in the mood for this one, check out the </span><a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-tortilla-soup.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tortilla Soup</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. It's always a hit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And what better than ALBONDIGAS?! I have adapted this recipe from a family friend, Bada... she seriously makes the BEST albondigas I've ever had! So here ya have it....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's whatcha need:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYjczAHCekA/TaB-gFWYJuI/AAAAAAAAA3c/pgq5c5_0nbw/s1600/IMG_2695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYjczAHCekA/TaB-gFWYJuI/AAAAAAAAA3c/pgq5c5_0nbw/s320/IMG_2695.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(tomato sauce, diced onion, diced pickles, diced tomatoes, minute rice, ground beef, and chicken stock) oh, and (not pictured)... celery!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Let's talk about something real quick. Pickles. Yes, pickles! I know it sounds bizarre, but it's fabulous. Don't knock it 'til ya try it! I PROMISE the pickles are what makes this recipe so FAB!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Throw your beef, sauce, pickles, and onions in a bowl...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFvVOS4hgRE/TaB-1ipwF9I/AAAAAAAAA3s/NrHOzZsIEDc/s1600/IMG_2696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFvVOS4hgRE/TaB-1ipwF9I/AAAAAAAAA3s/NrHOzZsIEDc/s320/IMG_2696.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Whisk up your egg... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nb9JnRVyxVs/TaB_cJV7PgI/AAAAAAAAA6E/Req2GQQz4us/s1600/IMG_2701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nb9JnRVyxVs/TaB_cJV7PgI/AAAAAAAAA6E/Req2GQQz4us/s320/IMG_2701.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Throw it in your beef mixture.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj7f-GHGpG4/TaB_iwQZZ7I/AAAAAAAAA6I/NvdaUxSCY3w/s1600/IMG_2702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj7f-GHGpG4/TaB_iwQZZ7I/AAAAAAAAA6I/NvdaUxSCY3w/s320/IMG_2702.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Along with the rice...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pXRAYxxz5Wc/TaB_wcFJWVI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/O_30CVkFyVk/s1600/IMG_2706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pXRAYxxz5Wc/TaB_wcFJWVI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/O_30CVkFyVk/s320/IMG_2706.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And mix it up with your hands!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXsLqsOsQNPmu4MVgwzVSs28xVIS6KFeETHccNlSAX_coPaJWSZNVyNO6XeOabIXQmk4RaZvWbuEk5pYTYjsWA9mwTmSgjJUdDRNZ3vO7T5Pa4h6kl24x9dRh-3zwPhMPSiG2vf6dFq8/s1600/IMG_2705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXsLqsOsQNPmu4MVgwzVSs28xVIS6KFeETHccNlSAX_coPaJWSZNVyNO6XeOabIXQmk4RaZvWbuEk5pYTYjsWA9mwTmSgjJUdDRNZ3vO7T5Pa4h6kl24x9dRh-3zwPhMPSiG2vf6dFq8/s320/IMG_2705.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Roll it into little balls...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-acdIWsbuGAo/TaB_AfpmpgI/AAAAAAAAA3w/WoIRbwZZH_Y/s1600/IMG_2698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-acdIWsbuGAo/TaB_AfpmpgI/AAAAAAAAA3w/WoIRbwZZH_Y/s320/IMG_2698.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Throw 'em on a jelly roll pan in the freezer for about 5 minutes or so.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hnnHJOcNgxw/TaCAc9FZbbI/AAAAAAAAA4k/faUJvgn2ync/s1600/IMG_2711.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hnnHJOcNgxw/TaCAc9FZbbI/AAAAAAAAA4k/faUJvgn2ync/s320/IMG_2711.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In the meantime, chop up some celery...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nw0l4x1SM5I/TaCAorkJowI/AAAAAAAAA4w/h3tH9niLqyM/s1600/IMG_2713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nw0l4x1SM5I/TaCAorkJowI/AAAAAAAAA4w/h3tH9niLqyM/s320/IMG_2713.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pour your chicken stock and rice in a stock pot.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T6nXOMvVLck/TaCAynp8unI/AAAAAAAAA6U/kplQnFK8zBw/s1600/IMG_2714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T6nXOMvVLck/TaCAynp8unI/AAAAAAAAA6U/kplQnFK8zBw/s320/IMG_2714.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Add the diced tomatoes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b1StAzb7C5E/TaCBKQnDOvI/AAAAAAAAA6g/kWkYHN5-h4c/s1600/IMG_2716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b1StAzb7C5E/TaCBKQnDOvI/AAAAAAAAA6g/kWkYHN5-h4c/s320/IMG_2716.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And the celery...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9UHjshpDXkU/TaCBQTV9xoI/AAAAAAAAA6k/Nv-HS-LbAk4/s1600/IMG_2717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9UHjshpDXkU/TaCBQTV9xoI/AAAAAAAAA6k/Nv-HS-LbAk4/s320/IMG_2717.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And once your meatballs have firmed up in the freezer for about 5, drop them into the pot, one-by-one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PgGANc4DUec/TaCBYGT75pI/AAAAAAAAA6o/pinQdutOtJw/s1600/IMG_2719.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PgGANc4DUec/TaCBYGT75pI/AAAAAAAAA6o/pinQdutOtJw/s320/IMG_2719.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Let it sit on the stove for a bit...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GjTAv7G_PhBMjWw8ju_UfdIjqUq3WK11JOxYO7aKy6Ktz3WDr4Y9p3XGOkowxHTxzxTSImYTYi5Ft7hJiloHPAk2aBYwV92OdnX5Hlo2NtkF05X-NrMWiAWfATH_66KmxlcjHxQ90ME/s1600/IMG_2721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="270" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GjTAv7G_PhBMjWw8ju_UfdIjqUq3WK11JOxYO7aKy6Ktz3WDr4Y9p3XGOkowxHTxzxTSImYTYi5Ft7hJiloHPAk2aBYwV92OdnX5Hlo2NtkF05X-NrMWiAWfATH_66KmxlcjHxQ90ME/s320/IMG_2721.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And there ya have it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZzFsD9BvqiKFLeBYz6cRc-jvO2tvcuY-yKsC6pmxHy7AB5yJeWrbuSBNRCJQGYsX4EgsV8JYvWmSH207nFv8ViVUPlqa3jfkt4WDPOyhH9DELPpbBtKuDsjk973JQkBy6MJdJT_mBsM/s1600/IMG_2743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZzFsD9BvqiKFLeBYz6cRc-jvO2tvcuY-yKsC6pmxHy7AB5yJeWrbuSBNRCJQGYsX4EgsV8JYvWmSH207nFv8ViVUPlqa3jfkt4WDPOyhH9DELPpbBtKuDsjk973JQkBy6MJdJT_mBsM/s320/IMG_2743.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Serve the soup with a tortilla.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bzo051DFxt7ZXLIin201oqkmZlGA6skvpo4qhdNOjS-1GElmKXfGYOgsVR5g9P4kqscZTj5oZ49Y_ad2MwUflraMJofsCzdNzi6R2MwtmW42jAcKPjL5AL6L2y3cnz7_Dx2Q-cnHcHg/s1600/IMG_2747.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bzo051DFxt7ZXLIin201oqkmZlGA6skvpo4qhdNOjS-1GElmKXfGYOgsVR5g9P4kqscZTj5oZ49Y_ad2MwUflraMJofsCzdNzi6R2MwtmW42jAcKPjL5AL6L2y3cnz7_Dx2Q-cnHcHg/s320/IMG_2747.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Take a bite, it's so tasty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WyRbhcWsYY/TaCCN4Ee7JI/AAAAAAAAA6w/4BpzDpdckyU/s1600/IMG_2750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WyRbhcWsYY/TaCCN4Ee7JI/AAAAAAAAA6w/4BpzDpdckyU/s320/IMG_2750.JPG" width="306" /></span></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And... the recipe! Let me know if you make it!</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span>Prep Time:</span></i><span> 30 minutes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span>Cook Time:</span></i><span> 30 minutes </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span>Makes:</span></i><span> Approx 12 cups</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">10 Cups (2.5 Boxes) of Chicken Stock</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Tsp salt</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 lbs. Ground Beef</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 White Onion, finely diced</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span>2 Cups White Minute Rice</span><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"> <stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype></span><shape id="_x0000_s1027" style="height: 11.25pt; margin-left: 339.6pt; margin-top: 31.2pt; mso-position-horizontal-relative: text; mso-position-horizontal: absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative: text; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 0; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 0; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 46.25pt; z-index: -1;" type="#_x0000_t75" wrapcoords="-701 0 -701 11808 701 17664 3503 17664 18214 17664 19615 17664 21717 8832 21717 0 -701 0"><imagedata chromakey="white" cropbottom="54334f" cropleft="8096f" cropright="32042f" croptop="5559f" o:title="" src="file:///C:\Users\Bri\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.png"></imagedata><wrap type="tight"></wrap></shape><span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3 Medium Dill Pickles, finely diced</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 Eggs, beaten</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Small (4 oz.) Can Tomato Sauce</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 Tomatoes, diced small</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 Celery Stalks, chopped as desired</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Optional: 4 Cups Potatoes (if you use potatoes, you only need 1.5 Cups Rice)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Directions</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><shape id="Picture_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" style="height: 21pt; margin-left: -0.15pt; margin-top: 52.05pt; mso-position-horizontal-relative: text; mso-position-horizontal: absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative: text; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 0; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 0; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 86.25pt; z-index: -2;" type="#_x0000_t75" wrapcoords="-376 0 -376 20057 21788 20057 21788 0 -376 0"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><imagedata cropbottom="54334f" cropleft="8096f" cropright="32042f" croptop="5559f" o:title="" src="file:///C:\Users\Bri\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image003.png"></imagedata><wrap type="tight"></wrap></span></shape><span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mix together ground beef, onion, pickles, 1 ½ cups uncooked rice, eggs, and tomato sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make into 1-inch balls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place in refrigerator or freezer for 5 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Optional: Dice potatoes</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place chicken stock and salt in a stock pot on medium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re not using potatoes, place the remaining ½ cup rice in the stock along with the diced tomatoes and celery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re using potatoes, place in stock pot along with the tomatoes and celery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly drop meatballs into chicken broth and continue cooking on medium heat until done, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-34578526509903741462011-04-08T17:41:00.000-07:002011-04-08T17:41:14.532-07:00Salami Apertivos<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, first things first… I am so terribly sorry it has been awhile since I last blogged!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Between starting MBA School and this beautiful Arizona springtime weather, I have been quite the busy gal!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are headed to dinner this evening with a fabulous couple friend at <a href="http://www.postinowinecafe.com/">Postino Arcadia</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This place is fab-o!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Monday and Tuesday evenings, you get a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This bruschetta isn’t any old bruschetta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s very rich and filling (pics to come soon)…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anywho, it made me think of this simple and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">tasty recipe. It's no Postino, but it's a great appetizer or snack! I had some leftover french bread and was waiting for dinner to finish cooking a few days ago, so I whipped this one right up. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Slice your french bread:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4ZD4GXZIILblPKTbjDXMbhqDz4vKi_wCWlBllTSaxNufgZQQEzt7gaU079HHzkrePQbjpy3TeMzqwVev0CX8VtkpWHUfMzH3o7qaPeP9pmcAqdBON6ph7ePCzzhAqKVZeq7NbMGW6Z4/s1600/IMG_2479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4ZD4GXZIILblPKTbjDXMbhqDz4vKi_wCWlBllTSaxNufgZQQEzt7gaU079HHzkrePQbjpy3TeMzqwVev0CX8VtkpWHUfMzH3o7qaPeP9pmcAqdBON6ph7ePCzzhAqKVZeq7NbMGW6Z4/s320/IMG_2479.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drizzle it with a little olive oil:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdok6E8teI/AAAAAAAAAqE/mr9-LFQbz4w/s1600/IMG_2480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdok6E8teI/AAAAAAAAAqE/mr9-LFQbz4w/s320/IMG_2480.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Top with some shredded Parmesan cheese...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdomAEIUoI/AAAAAAAAAqI/BdsqcBPtkTg/s1600/IMG_2481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdomAEIUoI/AAAAAAAAAqI/BdsqcBPtkTg/s320/IMG_2481.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then some salami...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdoni1VgDI/AAAAAAAAAqM/LOLtBFsezcU/s1600/IMG_2482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdoni1VgDI/AAAAAAAAAqM/LOLtBFsezcU/s320/IMG_2482.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And then a little more parm cheese on top.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdooymdGfI/AAAAAAAAAqU/kTcGE2kRPzw/s1600/IMG_2483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdooymdGfI/AAAAAAAAAqU/kTcGE2kRPzw/s320/IMG_2483.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Throw it in your convection oven (I LOVE that fan bake setting)...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdoqVkOdHI/AAAAAAAAAqY/oL9HNYMkeT8/s1600/IMG_2484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdoqVkOdHI/AAAAAAAAAqY/oL9HNYMkeT8/s320/IMG_2484.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take it out when the cheese on top is toasty:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDNmsdpw7dv1tbmI2eU68C6ckQSm5PmnE3FinwSHbIr2f1U-23kloCakfCGNjUS3ikuqLx6ad-5Z9xK0O1JvCzyRZztge-sBaoK2dDgGZCv9GZV-nWTJsl0jYAnOtJOIzY6RYdW8kJX4/s1600/IMG_2486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDNmsdpw7dv1tbmI2eU68C6ckQSm5PmnE3FinwSHbIr2f1U-23kloCakfCGNjUS3ikuqLx6ad-5Z9xK0O1JvCzyRZztge-sBaoK2dDgGZCv9GZV-nWTJsl0jYAnOtJOIzY6RYdW8kJX4/s320/IMG_2486.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nom Noms...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdouPzk5VI/AAAAAAAAAqk/6bqTpOf_VGs/s1600/IMG_2487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdouPzk5VI/AAAAAAAAAqk/6bqTpOf_VGs/s320/IMG_2487.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tastes delish! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdovvhI2lI/AAAAAAAAAqo/CvsFuQyBXmE/s1600/IMG_2488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdovvhI2lI/AAAAAAAAAqo/CvsFuQyBXmE/s320/IMG_2488.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Simple and such a crowd pleaser!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As always, here's the recipe! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Salami Apertivos</span></u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Makes: 12 Apertivos</span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 French Bread Loaf</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 Tsp Olive Oil </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1.5 Cups Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">24 slices of Salami</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Slice the french bread into 12 slices. Place slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil on top of bread. Divide Parmesan cheese evenly among the slices of bread. Top each slice with two salami slices. Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top and place in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crispy on top. </span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-75355998683005794792011-02-17T21:37:00.000-07:002011-02-17T21:37:34.743-07:00Grandma's Salsa<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m headed to a friend’s house tomorrow night and he is making carnitas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t think I’ve ever had homemade carnitas so I am so excited!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He did a test-run on the recipe he got last weekend and said between three people they each devoured a pound of meat each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked him what he wanted me to bring and he suggested my Grandma’s salsa!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remember Grandma?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I introduced you to her <a href="http://busybinaz.blogspot.com/2011/02/green-chile-for-burritos.html">a few weeks ago</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just in case you forgot, here she is:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAME_hhlbRnQWeGTxhlCfqGazeMvsqUpmb9d6ZG0HdoBHFhyphenhyphenxVoKPOKU10rmyidf4eGF_kA0I2ohxXP7YqWzMme4FaEaDLwUqLnyHSNswih60N_XKQ1Af93I4n-saOHbrvbkziMeis5I/s1600/Grandma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAME_hhlbRnQWeGTxhlCfqGazeMvsqUpmb9d6ZG0HdoBHFhyphenhyphenxVoKPOKU10rmyidf4eGF_kA0I2ohxXP7YqWzMme4FaEaDLwUqLnyHSNswih60N_XKQ1Af93I4n-saOHbrvbkziMeis5I/s320/Grandma.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">She’s amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And she and Mom are quite a sight to see in the kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’re bossy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And controlling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And love food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wait?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did I just describe myself?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m becoming my Mommy’s and Grandma’s daughter… so the saying is true, then? Oye Vey!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anywho… so the salsa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s SO easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And quick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And delish!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So here you have it:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjic13C2I/AAAAAAAAAlk/sPz-pAQ1yGI/s1600/IMG_2650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjic13C2I/AAAAAAAAAlk/sPz-pAQ1yGI/s320/IMG_2650.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It looks like you need a lot of ingredients, but it’s just a ton of spices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t get intimidated!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh, and of course, SEA SALT (and or garlic salt).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yum Yum.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjlTEVu6I/AAAAAAAAAlo/4d9S_aOXAy4/s1600/IMG_2651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjlTEVu6I/AAAAAAAAAlo/4d9S_aOXAy4/s320/IMG_2651.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Measure out your dry spices and mince your fresh garlic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjw9mex-I/AAAAAAAAAl4/Qs1FH9XIN64/s1600/IMG_2655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjw9mex-I/AAAAAAAAAl4/Qs1FH9XIN64/s320/IMG_2655.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Process the heck outta it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj0DWgR6I/AAAAAAAAAl8/2yt-wuvtPcA/s1600/IMG_2656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj0DWgR6I/AAAAAAAAAl8/2yt-wuvtPcA/s320/IMG_2656.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yum Yum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a whif of that baby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Music to my ears… or nose… or… whatever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You get my point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Smells amazeballs!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now throw your tomatoes in there....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjOPDDeVdhoql782qGNkPfdbKczgFedMs-3wTx4Qc9tKSqte2TQhnnNstRmI6harwMu5atJdFmevzQRgkpX_WFGGnUDjKmya4JbJszmXO4X08GxsLijzYmh_8WtAUrVKis8FLtmgQu-4/s1600/IMG_2657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjOPDDeVdhoql782qGNkPfdbKczgFedMs-3wTx4Qc9tKSqte2TQhnnNstRmI6harwMu5atJdFmevzQRgkpX_WFGGnUDjKmya4JbJszmXO4X08GxsLijzYmh_8WtAUrVKis8FLtmgQu-4/s320/IMG_2657.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And pulse your food processor until your desired salsa texture is achieved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj5vVvplI/AAAAAAAAAmI/iAjrBXMgRtI/s1600/IMG_2658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj5vVvplI/AAAAAAAAAmI/iAjrBXMgRtI/s320/IMG_2658.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some people like it like liquidy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some like it chunky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like it in between, personally. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj7slprhI/AAAAAAAAAmM/HY2WA87WiF8/s1600/IMG_2667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="242" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj7slprhI/AAAAAAAAAmM/HY2WA87WiF8/s320/IMG_2667.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course, try it out and see if it needs a lil extra sum’n sum’n… </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj9u8JzDI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/8wLk7z5bhWg/s1600/IMG_2668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj9u8JzDI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/8wLk7z5bhWg/s320/IMG_2668.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I like to use old glass containers for my salsa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s 'green' and pretty…</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj-3umsCI/AAAAAAAAAmU/gac1pDIxmYM/s1600/IMG_2669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdj-3umsCI/AAAAAAAAAmU/gac1pDIxmYM/s320/IMG_2669.JPG" width="144" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As always, here is the recipe, enjoy!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Grandma Pat's Salsa</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Prep Time:</i> 5 minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Makes:</i> Approx. 3 cups</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ingredients</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 large (14 oz) can of diced tomatoes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ tsp oregano</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 to 4 rings of jalapeños (fresh or canned)<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cilantro as desired (you can use fresh or dried)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tsp crushed red pepper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 to 3 green tail onions – sliced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ tsp minced garlic (fresh or pre-minced)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">¼ tsp cumin</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/3 cup hot water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Garlic salt and sea salt to taste</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Directions</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Place water, oregano, garlic/sea salt, jalapeño, cilantro, crushed red pepper, green onion and cumin in a food processor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Puree until blended well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add canned tomatoes and pulse to desired texture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Easy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Note: Anytime you can use fresh ingredients – do!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It *always* tastes better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if you’re in a time crunch or have the dried/pre-minced stuff on hand, it still turns out great!</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-43979654027605746732011-02-11T16:51:00.000-07:002011-02-11T16:51:08.576-07:00Valentine's Week : The Best Bundt Cake You Could Ever Buy...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For Valentime's Day, are you short on time for all this baking business? No biggie. I want to introduce to you the best (and my favorite) solution: </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMZgAi5lI3u7yc_h6Ri-kDQmAC95dHXXzy_ekJtMi1Bx5AeUVMjtxYxb1BfGwzIlBvuetUZPBrACOx8rTk6QBbqAB-RkrhGcUhTea8I5qMDzWAVPpPRLm2SSActM0roXyrls8-GYD8Y8/s1600/DSC00665.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMZgAi5lI3u7yc_h6Ri-kDQmAC95dHXXzy_ekJtMi1Bx5AeUVMjtxYxb1BfGwzIlBvuetUZPBrACOx8rTk6QBbqAB-RkrhGcUhTea8I5qMDzWAVPpPRLm2SSActM0roXyrls8-GYD8Y8/s320/DSC00665.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>The </strong></span><a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/index.php"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Nothing Bundt Cake</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(we got this one for Miss Hannah's Tea Party).</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWyJxf_qrwgfWXBg7EU2jD_kMTD9Qk1L3VTvVWftOfVJ9abQ3npYhx4NGCtjE-cCUukZnbLu3uY1hzg_7Wbb8RgKt5JHl1IiFegYuzES0P8xDN43aHMyDurBAin8EFvToQv0Otk2-wRc/s1600/DSCN1445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWyJxf_qrwgfWXBg7EU2jD_kMTD9Qk1L3VTvVWftOfVJ9abQ3npYhx4NGCtjE-cCUukZnbLu3uY1hzg_7Wbb8RgKt5JHl1IiFegYuzES0P8xDN43aHMyDurBAin8EFvToQv0Otk2-wRc/s320/DSCN1445.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And we got this one for my girlfriend's birthday.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaiCr9emLqai4XVMTML9fZpdbnPraMgY2BajI3ddcT0tKDl7yYk9kTOZ68B6IbbYhoZ6KuNqdZtVdbOAmUPsvkg2UnSuZL9E2K7aBQ17MP4mmLbl-U1lr6rRAiDRrkCN-K-ipwK4wCv6U/s1600/IMG_2862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaiCr9emLqai4XVMTML9fZpdbnPraMgY2BajI3ddcT0tKDl7yYk9kTOZ68B6IbbYhoZ6KuNqdZtVdbOAmUPsvkg2UnSuZL9E2K7aBQ17MP4mmLbl-U1lr6rRAiDRrkCN-K-ipwK4wCv6U/s320/IMG_2862.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And this one well... just because we wanted to. And because we could.</span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These babies are delectable... so delish I can't even stand it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em><strong>They come in so many different flavors:</strong></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">White White Chocolate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Chocolate Chocolate Chip</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pecan Praline</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">White Chocolate Raspberry</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Marble</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Carrot</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cinnamon Swirl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Red Velvet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They also have flavors of the month, which change and I am sure are delightful! I absolutely love every single flavor. <strong><u><span style="font-size: large;"><em>But the Red Velvet is the BEST!</em></span></u></strong> Little mini chocolate chips in the red velvet sneak in a bite here and there... it's just to die for!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><em>They come in several sizes:</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">10-inches</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8-inches</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">10-inch base & 8-inch top tiered </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bundtlets (approx. 4-inches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bundtinis (approx. 1.5-inches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And you can get them just plain (cake and frosting), or </span><a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/cakes.php?content=cakes/occasions"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">decorated for any occasion</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You can see their locations </span><a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/locations.php?content=locations/intro"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. No NBC in your area? No big. They </span><a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/cakes.php?content=cakes/ways_to_buy"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">ship</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to 48 states excluding Hawaii and Alaska. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sign up for special offers of their </span><a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/index.php"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">homepage</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. Sometimes, I get special e-mails with coupons and great deals! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So there you have it. The Nothing Bundt Cake (or as my silly Mommy calls 'em... Nothing But Bundt Cakes). Go getchoself one!</span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-31261562757528648672011-02-09T17:41:00.000-07:002011-02-09T17:41:16.863-07:00Valentine's Week : Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Alrighty... When I was planning out Valentine's Week, I knew I had to put some chocolate recipes in here! What better to make your sweetie for Valentine's than some good, old-fashioned chocolate chip cookies? And I'm tellin' ya... there isn't a better recipe for such cookies than the Nestle Toll House version. Trust me. I've tried many! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So here's whatcha need:</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb4LuNyVI/AAAAAAAAAxc/_ojrGkCDgdo/s1600/IMG_2794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb4LuNyVI/AAAAAAAAAxc/_ojrGkCDgdo/s320/IMG_2794.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb4z4YnII/AAAAAAAAAxg/DAtF0sEDpcw/s1600/IMG_2795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb4z4YnII/AAAAAAAAAxg/DAtF0sEDpcw/s320/IMG_2795.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Get your rediculously old brown sugar, vanilla, sugar, and butter (don't worry, your brown sugar is not going to be as uggg)...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb6Jqzt8I/AAAAAAAAAxk/HDHMWVExy0s/s1600/IMG_2797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb6Jqzt8I/AAAAAAAAAxk/HDHMWVExy0s/s320/IMG_2797.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Throw it in the mixer with the paddle attachment.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb8SfbOaI/AAAAAAAAAxs/C_iEIAMK4MM/s1600/IMG_2799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb8SfbOaI/AAAAAAAAAxs/C_iEIAMK4MM/s320/IMG_2799.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Get your egg...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb9qP7ttI/AAAAAAAAAxw/dL5c4s2zQ9Q/s1600/IMG_2800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb9qP7ttI/AAAAAAAAAxw/dL5c4s2zQ9Q/s320/IMG_2800.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And throw it in with the creamy/buttery/vanilla-y/sugary goodness.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb-g_1oMI/AAAAAAAAAx0/RpUD5mvaPxw/s1600/IMG_2801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb-g_1oMI/AAAAAAAAAx0/RpUD5mvaPxw/s320/IMG_2801.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now get those dry ingredients...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb_4BxlLI/AAAAAAAAAx4/nDDVXmka4Lg/s1600/IMG_2802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIb_4BxlLI/AAAAAAAAAx4/nDDVXmka4Lg/s320/IMG_2802.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And mix it up!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcA5ki8BI/AAAAAAAAAx8/Sb4mhKWOmTA/s1600/IMG_2804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcA5ki8BI/AAAAAAAAAx8/Sb4mhKWOmTA/s320/IMG_2804.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now toss in the chocolate chips! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcB0AVYuI/AAAAAAAAAyA/e1QAYYc84-8/s1600/IMG_2805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcB0AVYuI/AAAAAAAAAyA/e1QAYYc84-8/s320/IMG_2805.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I like the lil baby/mini chocolate chips. So delightful!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcC_O6GNI/AAAAAAAAAyE/Jc8HDgsm8DI/s1600/IMG_2807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcC_O6GNI/AAAAAAAAAyE/Jc8HDgsm8DI/s320/IMG_2807.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto your baking sheet...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXNvtOpBIU5N2XVyeoy5wLltC3EWyoKh82hVCgz9vQ__px6Rky1ApmACK9WFcB5US8mI9eOXCgZq4HR3iTLOhfp6LtMHJYxf4PW1ihputZe3BE0ZfaMmRVA1XHsf2PWrfZMOdqLEhNeA/s1600/IMG_2809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXNvtOpBIU5N2XVyeoy5wLltC3EWyoKh82hVCgz9vQ__px6Rky1ApmACK9WFcB5US8mI9eOXCgZq4HR3iTLOhfp6LtMHJYxf4PW1ihputZe3BE0ZfaMmRVA1XHsf2PWrfZMOdqLEhNeA/s320/IMG_2809.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And place in the oven!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcFKwFB_I/AAAAAAAAAyM/YwC57O2i_Qo/s1600/IMG_2811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcFKwFB_I/AAAAAAAAAyM/YwC57O2i_Qo/s320/IMG_2811.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I would like to eat this one...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcGB_dusI/AAAAAAAAAyU/XTj8thhmHBY/s1600/IMG_2812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIcGB_dusI/AAAAAAAAAyU/XTj8thhmHBY/s320/IMG_2812.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And this one....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's the recipe. As always, enjoy! </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 teaspoon baking soda </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 teaspoon salt </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 cup (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) butter, softened </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3/4 cup granulated [white] sugar </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3/4 cup packed brown sugar </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 eggs </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels </span><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts </span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts (<em>nuts are optional</em>). Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">BAKE in preheated 375-degree [Fahrenheit] oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">PAN COOKIE VARIATION: PREPARE dough as above. Spread into greased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Bake in preheated 375-degree [Fahrenheit] oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING (>5,200 feet): INCREASE flour to 2 1/2 cups; add 2 teaspoonfuls water with flour; reduce both granulated sugar and brown sugar to 2/3 cup <bold>each</bold>. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, drop cookies for 8 to 10 minutes and pan cookies for 17 to 19 minutes. </span>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-16104987911297797642011-02-08T21:32:00.000-07:002011-02-08T21:32:47.450-07:00Valentine's Week : White Chocolate Covered Shortbread Hearts<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We couldn't do Valentine's Week without some heart-shaped cookies, right?! I LOVE shortbread and all that it has to offer to my sweet tooth! I found this recipe from Martha Stewart and adjusted it a little. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">AND... I just thought I would mention that today is 2.8.11. Which just so happens to be my Mommy and Daddy's 36th Wedding Anniversary. So Happy White Chocolate Covered Shortbread Hearts to them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Here they are at my wedding (which just so happened to be nearly two years from today!):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Anywho... Here's whatcha need:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sQh7cOVXcdI6zqC8CmozBi13oei0rTKeyWcouLzSpjNdQZCYiC4cjLLVV-5VgfG-BnkzJrjynOTicbqZNRP4KZ8l6bau3_hZTLHmVxR3oQ0Waa2cJUDKVSxr6daCqyGBch1bp_Rp1fU/s1600/IMG_2790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sQh7cOVXcdI6zqC8CmozBi13oei0rTKeyWcouLzSpjNdQZCYiC4cjLLVV-5VgfG-BnkzJrjynOTicbqZNRP4KZ8l6bau3_hZTLHmVxR3oQ0Waa2cJUDKVSxr6daCqyGBch1bp_Rp1fU/s320/IMG_2790.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Combine the salt and flour.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOFb66bpI/AAAAAAAAAu8/3K6QOJAZXYU/s1600/IMG_2817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOFb66bpI/AAAAAAAAAu8/3K6QOJAZXYU/s320/IMG_2817.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And beat 'em til they're creamy.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOG_B-eFI/AAAAAAAAAvA/p96BNG5g8os/s1600/IMG_2818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOG_B-eFI/AAAAAAAAAvA/p96BNG5g8os/s320/IMG_2818.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Add your vanilla:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOILdLgFI/AAAAAAAAAvE/xuVN9m1huPQ/s1600/IMG_2819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOILdLgFI/AAAAAAAAAvE/xuVN9m1huPQ/s320/IMG_2819.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And then your flour!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOJRAjkSI/AAAAAAAAAvI/BuRmasKlgsA/s1600/IMG_2820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOJRAjkSI/AAAAAAAAAvI/BuRmasKlgsA/s320/IMG_2820.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Should look kinda/sorta like so.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOKWi-BGI/AAAAAAAAAvM/3x6aUZoFNWI/s1600/IMG_2822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOKWi-BGI/AAAAAAAAAvM/3x6aUZoFNWI/s320/IMG_2822.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now dump it out on a floured surface:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOL2XdYpI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/Ybah652lrzk/s1600/IMG_2823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOL2XdYpI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/Ybah652lrzk/s320/IMG_2823.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And knead into a ball.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOMwUsvaI/AAAAAAAAAvU/U4Xw1UsFYsE/s1600/IMG_2824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOMwUsvaI/AAAAAAAAAvU/U4Xw1UsFYsE/s320/IMG_2824.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Purty!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOPbmrIfI/AAAAAAAAAvc/Wu8-qCrzVfg/s1600/IMG_2826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOPbmrIfI/AAAAAAAAAvc/Wu8-qCrzVfg/s320/IMG_2826.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Cover with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30jsAejs1Qz_1tMj8qIxdUJ9RbBF6UPpHpyoYGfABphDhu41Km-evZUQ7N2ANUtA-ZxZunjMZYQXnNPhIsT9YHE0Z-Lg4A4wJh6XsRv1nJTXBMt1mPWYru9DjtU9sb-buNcQFqEO6NnI/s1600/IMG_2829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30jsAejs1Qz_1tMj8qIxdUJ9RbBF6UPpHpyoYGfABphDhu41Km-evZUQ7N2ANUtA-ZxZunjMZYQXnNPhIsT9YHE0Z-Lg4A4wJh6XsRv1nJTXBMt1mPWYru9DjtU9sb-buNcQFqEO6NnI/s320/IMG_2829.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And cut your cookies! Speaking of cookie cutters... isn't this lil pink baby the cutest cookie cutter EVER?!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOT4mHdeI/AAAAAAAAAvs/3I2kZRC84F0/s1600/IMG_2830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOT4mHdeI/AAAAAAAAAvs/3I2kZRC84F0/s320/IMG_2830.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOVArbMeI/AAAAAAAAAvw/iP_7Gbrra-s/s1600/IMG_2831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOVArbMeI/AAAAAAAAAvw/iP_7Gbrra-s/s320/IMG_2831.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Throw your cookies on a baking sheet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bake 'em til they're golden:</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Look at all these pretty babies! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOaUyYtCI/AAAAAAAAAwE/PZ7Fi4xsA7I/s1600/IMG_2838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOaUyYtCI/AAAAAAAAAwE/PZ7Fi4xsA7I/s320/IMG_2838.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now throw your chips in the micro and melt according to package directions.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIObU6LjtI/AAAAAAAAAwI/mHSZEBj7fEw/s1600/IMG_2840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIObU6LjtI/AAAAAAAAAwI/mHSZEBj7fEw/s320/IMG_2840.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I want to take a spoonful. Right. NOW!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7aPmlWfnP7GsVZauHe_LI_kmXnxmpJ3FKl_Ec_NE1lTp-G8nQpysQb7YLKsP7oXAEK5LViOGmSDxv0ZdzEWl1z0bn8iXsaJiDGdMDcLuP-gP2qfGXET9iUDQ2xLHoY2H6Shr4BBtdtg/s1600/IMG_2841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7aPmlWfnP7GsVZauHe_LI_kmXnxmpJ3FKl_Ec_NE1lTp-G8nQpysQb7YLKsP7oXAEK5LViOGmSDxv0ZdzEWl1z0bn8iXsaJiDGdMDcLuP-gP2qfGXET9iUDQ2xLHoY2H6Shr4BBtdtg/s320/IMG_2841.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Add your shortening...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOdaB6oGI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/c_SI2MqMgNk/s1600/IMG_2842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOdaB6oGI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/c_SI2MqMgNk/s320/IMG_2842.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And spread the chocolate over the cookies! Note: You might have to reheat your chocolate every now and then for a quick sec as you're spreading the chocolate. As the chocolate cools, it becomes hard to work with/not as pretty.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOeECljfI/AAAAAAAAAwU/jZDAjGoVP04/s1600/IMG_2844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOeECljfI/AAAAAAAAAwU/jZDAjGoVP04/s320/IMG_2844.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now with the remaining chocolate, add some pink or red food coloring. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOe-D2A-I/AAAAAAAAAwY/8v6J7rpm8Mc/s1600/IMG_2845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOe-D2A-I/AAAAAAAAAwY/8v6J7rpm8Mc/s320/IMG_2845.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> White chocolate, you're so purty in pink :)</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOf0YugqI/AAAAAAAAAwc/2NLQ6WcDLXo/s1600/IMG_2846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOf0YugqI/AAAAAAAAAwc/2NLQ6WcDLXo/s320/IMG_2846.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I just threw the pink in a pastry bag and went crazy!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOhBS2QxI/AAAAAAAAAwg/wRshIt0feyA/s1600/IMG_2847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOhBS2QxI/AAAAAAAAAwg/wRshIt0feyA/s320/IMG_2847.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Then I added some sprinkles. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOiKc2QLI/AAAAAAAAAwk/70QcGAn1Zew/s1600/IMG_2848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOiKc2QLI/AAAAAAAAAwk/70QcGAn1Zew/s320/IMG_2848.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> YUMMY!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOi_ACBFI/AAAAAAAAAwo/gsLIF85AW8Y/s1600/IMG_2849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOi_ACBFI/AAAAAAAAAwo/gsLIF85AW8Y/s320/IMG_2849.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I like how going crazy with the pink chocolate and sprinkles made each and every heart different. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOkXDFLHI/AAAAAAAAAws/vuu7OJU2qMk/s1600/IMG_2850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOkXDFLHI/AAAAAAAAAws/vuu7OJU2qMk/s320/IMG_2850.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Here they are!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOlN38-mI/AAAAAAAAAww/swNB1TO-lFU/s1600/IMG_2851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOlN38-mI/AAAAAAAAAww/swNB1TO-lFU/s320/IMG_2851.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Tastes SO GOOD! More, please!!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOmIvuOtI/AAAAAAAAAw0/XL5eU9vEU4E/s1600/IMG_2852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TVIOmIvuOtI/AAAAAAAAAw0/XL5eU9vEU4E/s320/IMG_2852.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's the recipe. As always... ENJOY!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><strong><u>White Chocolate Covered Shortbread Hearts</u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><em>Recipe adapted from MarthaStewart.com</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Prep Time: 15 Minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Chill Time: 30 minute</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Bake Time: 20 - 25 minutes per pan </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Yield: 24 Cookies</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><strong><em>Ingredients</em></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">3/4 pound unsalted butter, room temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 cup sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 cups white chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Red or pink food coloring (optional)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 2;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><em><strong>Directions</strong></em></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until just combined. Do not whip. Add vanilla; mix. Add flour mixture; mix on low until dough starts to come together. Transfer to a floured board; knead into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill 30 minutes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out heart shapes using a 3-inch heart cookie cutter. Place hearts on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake until lightly browned, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">While cookies bake, melt chocolate in a small bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. You can also melt chocolate in microwave according to package directions. Add shortening; whisk until smooth. Spread chocolate on cooled shortbread coating surface evenly, or brush on with pastry brush; let set. Color remaining chocolate mixture, and pipe onto cookies as desired. </span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-82281516878561833652011-02-07T18:18:00.000-07:002011-02-07T18:18:36.873-07:00Valentine's Week : "Sprinkles" Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Who doesn't just love </span><a href="http://www.sprinkles.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sprinkles</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> cupcakes? If you haven't tried them, go out and find one (their locations are posted </span><a href="http://www.sprinkles.com/locations.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">). Try the Red Velvet and Strawberry - they are my faves, but all of them are good, so just go ahead and try all of 'em if you're there. If there isn't one in your area, try this recipe because it's pretty darned close to the real deal! Candice, the owner, was on Martha Stewart and shared this recipe. So here ya go...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's what you need:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-DhXeJWlI/AAAAAAAAAr8/4WQ7BnApUBE/s1600/IMG_2722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-DhXeJWlI/AAAAAAAAAr8/4WQ7BnApUBE/s320/IMG_2722.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(And some milk. I forgot the milk in the picture above!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Put your strawberries in a food processor.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Dj7NrcAI/AAAAAAAAAsA/jeqm080u-As/s1600/IMG_2723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Dj7NrcAI/AAAAAAAAAsA/jeqm080u-As/s320/IMG_2723.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Look at this yummy puree!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Dl1ct5vI/AAAAAAAAAsE/9tvnZGgldvI/s1600/IMG_2724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Dl1ct5vI/AAAAAAAAAsE/9tvnZGgldvI/s320/IMG_2724.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now get your flour, baking soda, and salt... </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EKaDErdI/AAAAAAAAAsY/mKH8HENm2Dw/s1600/IMG_2726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EKaDErdI/AAAAAAAAAsY/mKH8HENm2Dw/s320/IMG_2726.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And whisk it up!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EMIk9MGI/AAAAAAAAAsc/8-6_DnDwXes/s1600/IMG_2727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EMIk9MGI/AAAAAAAAAsc/8-6_DnDwXes/s320/IMG_2727.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Take that milk I forgot to picture above...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EOIRE8ZI/AAAAAAAAAsg/XjhcRnABaLY/s1600/IMG_2728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EOIRE8ZI/AAAAAAAAAsg/XjhcRnABaLY/s320/IMG_2728.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And mix it up with the strawberry puree along with vanilla. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EQJfUXFI/AAAAAAAAAsk/vNKe_Ta_1K4/s1600/IMG_2729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EQJfUXFI/AAAAAAAAAsk/vNKe_Ta_1K4/s320/IMG_2729.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now cream your butter in a mixer.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-ERnkYOYI/AAAAAAAAAso/EAAEyhD8TMk/s1600/IMG_2731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-ERnkYOYI/AAAAAAAAAso/EAAEyhD8TMk/s320/IMG_2731.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Gradually add the sugar after you cream your buttah!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-ET10lvKI/AAAAAAAAAss/Mu-vAvQXlPA/s1600/IMG_2734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-ET10lvKI/AAAAAAAAAss/Mu-vAvQXlPA/s320/IMG_2734.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Slowly add your egg and egg whites...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EVpgFDCI/AAAAAAAAAs0/mVoopAopRJk/s1600/IMG_2735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EVpgFDCI/AAAAAAAAAs0/mVoopAopRJk/s320/IMG_2735.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And then half of the flour mixture!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EX_kC3YI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Eu7pEeiJdR8/s1600/IMG_2736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EX_kC3YI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Eu7pEeiJdR8/s320/IMG_2736.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now take that beautiful puree/milk/vanilla mixture...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAl1NWI4D72L-z0eOzEi-78U1mss4OAtbbH3_O1S7ui0zvUmpNpPVUI-n5UuQ5J9eVji_NkQK_bBRQQhBX3Jx3BsIh-ddQ-nml6A4BWm0Tse9fpN6LkgWOUtucffl6n63bt6mp8wPyZM/s1600/IMG_2737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAl1NWI4D72L-z0eOzEi-78U1mss4OAtbbH3_O1S7ui0zvUmpNpPVUI-n5UuQ5J9eVji_NkQK_bBRQQhBX3Jx3BsIh-ddQ-nml6A4BWm0Tse9fpN6LkgWOUtucffl6n63bt6mp8wPyZM/s320/IMG_2737.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And throw it in the mixture.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EbHScpbI/AAAAAAAAAtA/KgODxGmG9Nk/s1600/IMG_2738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EbHScpbI/AAAAAAAAAtA/KgODxGmG9Nk/s320/IMG_2738.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Only... don't throw. Drizzle it in. Or pour. Or something of the sort!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Look at how beautiful this is turning out!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXPI25GkCD6B_YpbS8ZbFztTuO5zGCPrTdBRy079pEDKLkzgbECuoZjyqc4VUZHs2ZKvDc_h1xDFURSuY88-DkF_4f1Y5gHGn8ETO9au8V8alFxSMlUfObU-lQ4thOrWRG2ctG5Jkxkg/s1600/IMG_2739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXPI25GkCD6B_YpbS8ZbFztTuO5zGCPrTdBRy079pEDKLkzgbECuoZjyqc4VUZHs2ZKvDc_h1xDFURSuY88-DkF_4f1Y5gHGn8ETO9au8V8alFxSMlUfObU-lQ4thOrWRG2ctG5Jkxkg/s320/IMG_2739.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now throw the rest of that flour mixture in ...</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEind_djJums197p2tDlu58tZO_aoYG_ae44Wu8CutRiJbAR177USvVZNC-XwJoMD8cerQetuO2ibdrik16YHkzt35AxgnNmZBU6bTAXB5OSDoLHfATEGfcbdtP-rdY6gBqcUlvaQ1jyhxc/s1600/IMG_2741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEind_djJums197p2tDlu58tZO_aoYG_ae44Wu8CutRiJbAR177USvVZNC-XwJoMD8cerQetuO2ibdrik16YHkzt35AxgnNmZBU6bTAXB5OSDoLHfATEGfcbdtP-rdY6gBqcUlvaQ1jyhxc/s320/IMG_2741.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Look at this beautiful mixture!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Eid0P2NI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/wYMqEtQYd2k/s1600/IMG_2742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Eid0P2NI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/wYMqEtQYd2k/s320/IMG_2742.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now ... while those beautiful pink puppies bake away in the oven, take your other strawberries and puree 'em up!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EkHCyr0I/AAAAAAAAAtU/KFYEJYEE57s/s1600/IMG_2752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EkHCyr0I/AAAAAAAAAtU/KFYEJYEE57s/s320/IMG_2752.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Sift your powdered sugar.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EmfAZ2GI/AAAAAAAAAtY/OEg6BJRLWtQ/s1600/IMG_2753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EmfAZ2GI/AAAAAAAAAtY/OEg6BJRLWtQ/s320/IMG_2753.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Your butter should be somewhat cold and firm. Now beat the butter with a pinch of salt.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-En6_LZSI/AAAAAAAAAtc/7elJvDQ2o7o/s1600/IMG_2754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-En6_LZSI/AAAAAAAAAtc/7elJvDQ2o7o/s320/IMG_2754.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Then add your powdered sugar.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Ep15VgoI/AAAAAAAAAtg/3hcYNTRn44w/s1600/IMG_2756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-Ep15VgoI/AAAAAAAAAtg/3hcYNTRn44w/s320/IMG_2756.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And your strawberry puree and vanilla!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-ErhsxuRI/AAAAAAAAAtk/Vhv6WH5CD2E/s1600/IMG_2757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-ErhsxuRI/AAAAAAAAAtk/Vhv6WH5CD2E/s320/IMG_2757.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> YUMMY!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EtS5J-SI/AAAAAAAAAto/w5PbV_CkY_U/s1600/IMG_2758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EtS5J-SI/AAAAAAAAAto/w5PbV_CkY_U/s320/IMG_2758.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Now, once you take the pink ladies outta the oven, spread the frosting on a cooled cupcake. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EyxMSNiI/AAAAAAAAAt0/X4FRY0skbZk/s1600/IMG_2761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-EyxMSNiI/AAAAAAAAAt0/X4FRY0skbZk/s320/IMG_2761.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I just kinda work my way around the cupcake til it looks purty.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-E79T1Z9I/AAAAAAAAAuI/8LG4pGKyFxA/s1600/IMG_2768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-E79T1Z9I/AAAAAAAAAuI/8LG4pGKyFxA/s320/IMG_2768.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> And there you have 'em...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-E9vWXLcI/AAAAAAAAAuM/3p6ZC3Pr5gg/s1600/IMG_2769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TU-E9vWXLcI/AAAAAAAAAuM/3p6ZC3Pr5gg/s320/IMG_2769.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Of course, I had to put it on a pretty pink plate for you guys...</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEna4y44NzUKgMGuD3iKZcaVlYp22Kb7lknTwgZI_fg3iqYrjQkbEzkO4EUHFail9-Mnar536Yn-jwdVWS42cr52T96JrKkfGq2Kmv_5vjFMQEV5gG8CnysnUWrVySDDGKiW7576GM3A/s1600/IMG_2771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEna4y44NzUKgMGuD3iKZcaVlYp22Kb7lknTwgZI_fg3iqYrjQkbEzkO4EUHFail9-Mnar536Yn-jwdVWS42cr52T96JrKkfGq2Kmv_5vjFMQEV5gG8CnysnUWrVySDDGKiW7576GM3A/s320/IMG_2771.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here is the recipe... enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"Sprinkles" Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Makes One Dozen</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cupcakes</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2/3 Cup Whole Fresh Strawberries (Frozen is fine, just make sure they are thawed out)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour, sifted</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Tsp Baking Powder</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Tsp Baking Soda</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">¼ Tsp Coarse Salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">¼ Cup Whole Milk, Room Temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">½ Cup (1 Stick) Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Cup Sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Large Egg, Room Temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 Large Egg Whites, Room Temperature</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Frosting</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">½ Cup Whole Fresh Strawberries (or frozen, thawed)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Cup (2 Sticks) Unsalted Butter, firm and slightly cold</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pinch of coarse salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3 ½ Cups Confectioners’ Sugar, sifted</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">½ Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Line a 12 – cup cupcake tin with liners and set aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place strawberries in a small food processor and process until pureed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You should have about 1/3 cup of puree, add a few more strawberries if necessary or save any extra puree for frosting and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a small bowl, mix together milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree; set aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until well combined and fluffy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce mixer speed to medium and slowly add egg and egg whites until just blended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the mixer on low, slowly add half the flour mixture, mix until just blended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the milk mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary, until just blended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer muffin tin to oven and bake until tops are just dry to the touch (22-25 minutes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer muffin tin to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely in tin before icing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Place strawberries in the bowl of a small food processor; process until pureed. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer speed and slowly add confectioners' sugar; beat until well combined. Add vanilla and 3 tablespoons strawberry puree (save any remaining strawberry puree for another use); mix until just blended. Do not over mix or frosting will incorporate too much air. Frosting consistency should be dense and creamy, like ice cream.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-1147916538409828692011-02-06T21:36:00.000-07:002011-02-06T21:36:02.482-07:00Red Chile (for burritos)<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This recipe is prepared in a similar manner as the Green Chile, only a totally different taste. Let's jump on in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Get your meat goin'...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdizN_8_LI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/fHtomzjEhrY/s1600/IMG_2562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdizN_8_LI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/fHtomzjEhrY/s320/IMG_2562.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Season with salt...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrBHWae-eVkSNTmP5WExaQJQ0Kd_Ohbb6ObUByNmOfCuxeNCx3ipHDfgnq4V0Smv3Ri7WoB3vigYfoELAb-oU2Ta89S8Z3EMZj63kOP9xm3TmimgpV8ZwZ6fdbZ_13OZNr-YnFwomOps/s1600/IMG_2563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrBHWae-eVkSNTmP5WExaQJQ0Kd_Ohbb6ObUByNmOfCuxeNCx3ipHDfgnq4V0Smv3Ri7WoB3vigYfoELAb-oU2Ta89S8Z3EMZj63kOP9xm3TmimgpV8ZwZ6fdbZ_13OZNr-YnFwomOps/s320/IMG_2563.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And pepper...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdi2fcHc_I/AAAAAAAAAkc/HmdGbUq4bQU/s1600/IMG_2564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdi2fcHc_I/AAAAAAAAAkc/HmdGbUq4bQU/s320/IMG_2564.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cover with foil and place in the oven for about 45 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Should look a lil something like this!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhaIs7UkZ5C2WVNBUchVYIK2lXJqbji9iyFyg0EzUCZ-mHsm2XFDwSkbZvOWXCxclS6Ml8lMlt1ngVQN7lf_Rj-qDtuooM0Q318B2TvPI9nEQ7pI7YolU-je_d2OuWyI3Yh5NICZWjyc/s1600/IMG_2580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhaIs7UkZ5C2WVNBUchVYIK2lXJqbji9iyFyg0EzUCZ-mHsm2XFDwSkbZvOWXCxclS6Ml8lMlt1ngVQN7lf_Rj-qDtuooM0Q318B2TvPI9nEQ7pI7YolU-je_d2OuWyI3Yh5NICZWjyc/s320/IMG_2580.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Let your meat cool and place the meat drippings in the refrigerator for a lil while. Skim the fat off the drippings and set it aside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now get your garlic minced up:</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdi66R_SzI/AAAAAAAAAks/8473CMY43w0/s1600/IMG_2633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdi66R_SzI/AAAAAAAAAks/8473CMY43w0/s320/IMG_2633.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Get your Red Chile Sauce ready:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdi8LIiZgI/AAAAAAAAAkw/VxZdctpjs8s/s1600/IMG_2634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdi8LIiZgI/AAAAAAAAAkw/VxZdctpjs8s/s320/IMG_2634.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Baca's is great. You can find it in the freezer section at the store. Yum!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Enjoy it in a bowl, topped with cheese and sour cream, with a tortilla on the side. It's also fabulous in a burrito!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjFFZDQCI/AAAAAAAAAlU/zU7ivOLXEDU/s1600/IMG_2647.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdjFFZDQCI/AAAAAAAAAlU/zU7ivOLXEDU/s320/IMG_2647.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sometimes, when I eat it in a bowl, I like to 'pinch a chile' and tear off a little bite sized portion of a tortilla, place some of the red chile/cheesy/sour creamy goodness inside of it and enjoy it bite by bite. </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Prep Time: 15 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bake (Oven) Time: 45 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cook (Stovetop) Time: 40 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Makes: 2.5 Quarts</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 lbs. Beef Roast (any kind with a little fat works)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 lbs. Pork Roast or Loin (or you can use all 4 lbs. Beef roast)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Salt and Pepper for roast</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">6 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Medium Onion, diced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 Cans Chicken Broth</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Red Chile Sauce (can be found in the frozen food section, Baca’s is best!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Flour to thicken</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Directions</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Heat oven to 325 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Season meat with salt and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place roasts in a roasting pan and cover with foil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook until tender (approximately 45 minutes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take drippings from roasts and place in refrigerator for 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Skim fat off drippings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cool meat and cut into little bite-sized pieces or shred, cutting off any fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add meat, meat drippings, onions, and garlic in a stock pot and cook until onions are translucent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add red chile sauce and cook for 40 minutes over medium heat in a large stock pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add more chicken broth for a thinner consistency or mix in flour to make a thicker consistency.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can be eaten in a bowl with tortillas or in a burrito!<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620578879797464950.post-25528232765392764122011-02-06T21:34:00.000-07:002011-02-06T21:34:57.993-07:00Green Chile (for burritos)<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My Grandma makes some of the best Mexican Food I've ever had. This is surely a family favorite that I have been so excited to share with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But first, I want you to meet my Grandma:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She's short and cute-ta-boot. And hilarious. This is a pic of us at my college graduation almost 3 years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She makes me laugh and eat... and eat... and eat! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm pretty sure she doesn't even know how to turn on a computer, otherwise, I think she quite possibly would pee her pants if she knew how many people got to see her recipes, let alone how to make them...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So here you go. Green Chile! Ole!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This recipe is not very hard to make. Just a little time consuming... great to do on the weekend! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Get your MEAT! It's best to use chuck roast. And all I had was pork tenderloin. It's better to use a fattier pork roast (it still turned out really good though!)</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdhsxzmfhI/AAAAAAAAAjY/8mED-pRWVRI/s1600/IMG_2562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdhsxzmfhI/AAAAAAAAAjY/8mED-pRWVRI/s320/IMG_2562.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> **Note: This was enough meat for Green AND Red Chile. Don't use this much. Follow the recipe below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Season it with some salt...</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdhwG1l--I/AAAAAAAAAjg/RWctbdrBSTk/s1600/IMG_2564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdhwG1l--I/AAAAAAAAAjg/RWctbdrBSTk/s320/IMG_2564.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now cover it with foil and cook it at 350 in the oven for about 45 minutes to an hour... until it's very tender. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Note: cover it with foil! I forgot to... haha whoopsie!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Look at this hunka meat:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Note: I really, really, really LOVE it shredded. The texture is fabulous! But again... I forgot to put the foil over the meat when I cooked it, so bite-sized pieces it was!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now dice up some tomatoes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now let it sit and simmer for about 40 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This stuff goes great in a burrito or just in a cup with a tortilla:</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdh7_JRDWI/AAAAAAAAAkE/8Tto3CgW5qI/s1600/IMG_2625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdh7_JRDWI/AAAAAAAAAkE/8Tto3CgW5qI/s320/IMG_2625.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Take a bite, took long enough to get here!!!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdh81bpJXI/AAAAAAAAAkI/877camoPBAM/s1600/IMG_2628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Kg-h6aFySVg/TUdh81bpJXI/AAAAAAAAAkI/877camoPBAM/s320/IMG_2628.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Grandma would be so happy and proud. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's the recipe! Let me know how yours turns out :)</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><u>Green Chile</u></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Prep Time: 15 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bake (Oven) Time: 45 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cook (Stovetop) Time: 40 Minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Makes: 2.5 Quarts</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 lbs. Beef Roast (any kind with a little fat works)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 lbs. Pork Roast or Loin</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Salt and Pepper for roast</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 Large Onion, diced</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8 Fresh Roma tomatoes or 4 Large Hot House tomatoes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 Cans Beef Broth</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8 to 10 Green Chiles (fresh or frozen are best, use canned if you must!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Flour to thicken</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Optional: 2 to 3 jalapeños, diced <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Directions</span></div><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Heat oven to 325 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Season meat with salt and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place roasts in a roasting pan and cover with foil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook until tender (approximately 45 minutes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take drippings from roasts and place in refrigerator for 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Skim fat off drippings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cool meat and cut into little bite-sized pieces or shred, cutting off any fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add meat, meat drippings, onions, garlic, and tomatoes in a large stock pot and cook for 40 minutes over medium heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add more beef broth if desired, and add green chile and jalapeños last.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix in flour to make thicker if you like a thicker consistency.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can be eaten in a bowl with tortillas or in a burrito!</span></span>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214050688445978848noreply@blogger.com