tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63878589298449698992024-02-19T01:52:30.240-08:00All Things YummyWelcome to my blog about all things yummy. AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.comBlogger446125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-83820846591844276322014-07-07T12:23:00.000-07:002014-07-07T12:23:18.615-07:00Giada's Chicken PicattaChicken Picatta is a favorite in our house and I don't know why I don't think to make it more often. I make a menu plan each week and finally remembered to add this dish. It's delicious.<br />
* I always forget to buy parsley to sprinkle on top.<br />
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Chicken Picatta<br />
by Giada De Laurentiis<br />
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Ingredients<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">sea salt & freshly ground black pepper</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">all-purpose flour, for dredging</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">6 tablespoons unsalted butter</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">1/3 cup fresh lemon juice </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">1/2 cup chicken stock</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">1/4 cup capers, rinsed (brined)</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped</span></span><br />
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Directions<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.</span></span><br style="background-color: #e6e1c1; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #e6e1c1; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; outline: 0px;" /><br />
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I will warn you, I rarely have the patience to write down a recipe and then to add instructions...ugh...so please excuse any mistakes.<br />
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Chicken Marsala Stuffed Shells<br />
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Ingredients<br />
1/2 a box of large pasta shells cooked to al dente<br />
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in bite-sized pieces (if you already have leftover chicken from the night before, even better)<br />
3 T EVOO<br />
2 8oz containers of cremini mushrooms (or any mushrooms you like) stems removed and chopped<br />
1/2 a large diced onion<br />
2-4 minced garlic cloves, depending on how garlicky you like things. I like super stinky garlicky.<br />
1/2 C Marsala wine.<br />
1 8oz container of marscapone cheese (you can substitute cream cheese)<br />
Salt & Pepper<br />
1 C bread crumbs (I used panko)<br />
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese<br />
1/2 C softened butter<br />
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Directions<br />
Cook the pasta shells and set aside to cool.<br />
In a large saute pan heat EVOO over medium high heat, saute onions and mushrooms until soft. Add the chicken to the pan and saute until almost cooked through. Add the garlic saute for about 30 seconds and then add the wine. Cook the wine for a couple minutes, you want a fairly soupy sauce, then reduce the heat to low and add the marscapone cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.<br />
Prepare the bread crumb topping by mixing the bread crumbs, butter and cheese together. I found it easiest to use my hands.<br />
Grease a casserole dish and ladle a couple spoons fulls of the sauce into the dish. Fill each pasta shells with a scoop of the Marsala mixture and place in the casserole dish. Spoon any remaining sauce over the top. Top each shell with the bread crumb mixture. I like to sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top. Baked at 375 until cheese it melted and bread crumbs are golden. Enjoy!<br />
If you reheat the next day for leftovers, cover the casserole dish with foil before putting in the oven. It will keep the shells from drying out.<br />
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-3089264564907948112014-05-29T19:08:00.000-07:002014-05-29T19:10:04.215-07:00Creme Fraiche Dijon Baked Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm starting with the photo because....Yum! This was delicious. I originally found it on Pinterest but I'm <a href="http://meatandpotatoesfoodie.blogspot.com/2014/04/creme-fraiche-dijon-baked-chicken.html">linking to the blog so you have the easy access to the recipe</a>. I'm also showing my adaption of it below.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">2 boneless skinless chicken breasts</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">1/2 cup creme fraiche</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">juice of a small lemon</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">1/4 cup white wine</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">1 small shallot (size of a fig), diced</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">pinch fresh ground nutmeg, red pepper flakes, kosher salt and pepper (preferably ground tricolor pepper if you have it)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">Preheat oven to 350.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">In a shallow baking dish, mix together the creme fraiche, lemon zest, mustard, stock, Parmesan, shallot, nutmeg and peppers and salt.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">Add the chicken. Sprinkle the tops lightly with salt then turn over in the creme fraiche mixture to coat. Push around the dish so that they're evenly spread apart then put in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes (this depends on the size of your chicken - mine was organic and on the small side) or just until cooked through. The sauce should just be beginning to bubble around and in between the chicken. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">I served with rice and steamed veggies.</span>AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-27114764492314286432014-05-16T12:05:00.000-07:002014-05-16T12:05:03.927-07:00Pesto Chicken Stuffed ShellsIt's HOT! Like record breaking heat where I live. And we don't have A/C. Boo! But I've turned our backyard into a water park so all is well. Well that is until I get our water bill.<br />
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I've kept my distance from the kitchen as much as possible since it's so hot but I'm getting tired of takeout so I made a quick dinner of Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shells that I found on Pinterest. Quick and really yummy. I added pine nuts to give it some crunch.<br />
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Here's the recipe<br />
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<b><a href="http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/05/pesto-chicken-stuffed-shells.html#uowxKddqcmroMYqv.32">Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shells</a></b><br />original Joelen recipe</div>
<br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">12-16 jumbo pasta shells</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">water for boiling pasta</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">4oz cream cheese, softened</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese + 1/4 cup for topping</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">3 tablespoons prepared pesto (homemade or store bought)</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">2 cups shredded cooked chicken</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">salt and pepper to taste</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">In a large pot over high heat, boil water and prepare pasta shells as directed on package. Cook pasta shells only until al dente. The pasta will finish cooking when the dish is baked. Drain the pasta shells and set aside.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, except the 1/4 cup of cheese for the topping. Fill the pasta shells with the filling and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over filled shells. </span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake shells uncovered for 30 minutes or until shells are bubbling hot and cheese melts.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Read more at <a href="http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/05/pesto-chicken-stuffed-shells.html#fFcUEWDxkvvC3cyG.99" style="color: #003399; text-decoration: none;">http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/05/pesto-chicken-stuffed-shells.html#fFcUEWDxkvvC3cyG.99</a></span><br />
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What do you do to beat the heat?AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-35811912862828297142014-05-09T15:36:00.001-07:002014-05-09T15:36:57.794-07:00The Pacific Northwest....Tips for road tripping with a baby.Last Fall we decided to take a couple weeks off and road trip from California to the Pacific Northwest...with our 10 month old baby. It was to be a long long long drive but you know what- it was amazing.<br />
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<b>Pad your trip with a couple extra days.</b> There were a couple tired cranky moments in our drive that we pulled off the road and stayed in a hotel for the night. Luckily we had added a couple extra days to our schedule just in case this happened.<br />
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<b>If friends or family offer their home for you to stay in, accept the invitation.</b> Practical side- it's free (although we always left a thank you gift), you can wash your clothes and cook a meal. Fun side- having people to show you around the area and hanging out with those you love. We were lucky to have people to stay with in almost every city we stopped in.<br />
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See muffins made by a friend in Seattle we stayed with- Score!<br />
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<b>Plan to stop every couple hours. </b>If my daughter wasn't sleeping, it was necessary to stop every couple hours to stretch our legs. Google is great for this. I was always able to find a beach, park or mall to stop at along the way.<br />
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Pit Stop at Pismo Beach-<br />
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<b>Don't take the fastest route. Take the route that has the most to offer. </b>We made the mistake of taking the fastest route once during our trip and it was awful. Long and boring with only a couple gas stations and fast food places to stop at. It's just not worth the time you save if you're miserable. Road trips are supposed to be fun. </div>
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<b>Pack entertainment. </b>For those moments we just couldn't stop and she was fussy I would break out the portable DVD player. She loves Baby Einstein so that was a great distraction for about an hour. We also had plenty of children's music to play and sing along to. </div>
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<b>Plan your drive around baby's nap schedule.</b> My daughter's daily routine is like clock work so I knew exactly when I could put her in the car and expect her to sleep and when I couldn't. It makes for a much calmer drive when baby sleeps through it.</div>
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<b>Communicate with your spouse before you leave and share expectations.</b> This was the longest trip we had ever taken together so it was important that we knew what to expect from each other before we got started. I was on baby duty for the most part so I sat in the back. My husband preferred to be the driver. Also, I'm the world's worst navigator so he knew up front to have good humor about it since I got us lost more than once. </div>
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-21545952806090604632014-05-06T08:15:00.002-07:002014-05-06T08:15:55.721-07:00Hey, It's Ok TuesdayI'm linking up with <a href="http://whisperingwriter.blogspot.com/2014/05/hey-its-okay-tuesday.html">Amber for Hey, It's Ok Tuesday!</a><br />
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Hey, It's Ok...<br />
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<b>To sometimes not brush my hair in the morning and just put it up in a clip.</b> I have a lot of hair and I mean a lot. Brushing it takes effort so on days I know I'm not leaving the house, I might just clip it up. It's got the nice messy pony look (or so I tell myself).<br />
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<b>To let my daughter watch a DVD during the day.</b> I primarily work from home and there are times I'm desperate for a good 30 minutes of time to concentrate, so I pop in Baby Einstein. She's happy, I'm happy but I'm sure there's a group out there that will scold me for letting my under 2 year old watch TV.<br />
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<b>To wear my jeans several times before I wash them. </b>This is mainly because I'm terrified the dryer will shrink them and then they'll be too tight. I hate tight and uncomfortable clothes.<br />
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<b>To spend an extra couple minutes in the shower so I'll have some time to myself.</b> I shower in the evening while my husband plays with our little girl. It's the only time I'm really truly alone. Although a couple nights ago my daughter opened the bathroom door and started knocking on the shower door, so that alone time may soon be coming to an end.<br />
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<b>To think my baby is cuter, smarter and just better than all other babies in the world.</b> I mean just look at her-<br />
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-27045666338873110452014-05-01T13:37:00.000-07:002014-05-01T13:37:26.180-07:00The RoutineI've missed my blog and I've missed reading others. I'm very curious by nature so getting a peek into the lives of others is fascinating for me.<br />
I'm hoping to add blogging to my normal routine but with a toddler in the house that could prove difficult, so we'll see.<br />
If you're like me, you appreciate lists, calendars, schedules and such. Here's a little glimpse of daily life here in Toddlerville...<br />
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7:00-7:30 Wake up time. I love the way she sleeps....<br />
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7:30-8:00 General wake up stuff like diaper change, brush teeth, make breakfast etc.<br />
(I'm a very lucky, albeit sometimes lonely mommy, who primarily works from home so we're generally in our jammies for most of the morning).<br />
Oh and empty mommy's cabinet. Anybody else have a kid who does this? I find toiletries hidden all of the house.<br />
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8:00-8:30 Kiss the husband goodbye. Baby girl and I eat breakfast together while I check my emails.<br />
Favorite breakfast foods are: Trader Joes blueberry waffles with strawberry jam and sliced strawberries. Kale smoothies (as you can see from the green moustache below).<br />
Coconut milk oatmeal with frozen blueberries.<br />
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8:30-10:30 Playtime for baby, work time for me. Each room is our house has toys and I have a portable lap top desk that I can cart around the house depending on which room she wants to be in. We also spend about an hour outside during this time. Love wireless living :)<br />
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Crawled onto my desk...no mommy don't work, play with me.<br />
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10:30-12:00 Nap for little girl. This is prime work time for me. I can concentrate on important projects and make phone calls.<br />
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12:00-12:30 Get dressed. Yes, we usually get dressed after her first nap. For me this means swapping jammies pants for yoga pants but if I have to run errands after work I'll make more of an effort.<br />
I've read if you work from home you should dress like you're going to work, but really? no thanks.<br />
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12:30-1:00 Lunch time.<br />
Favorite lunches:<br />
Macaroni and Cheese with sliced grapes.<br />
Trader Joes Parmesean Chicken Lollipops (if you haven't had these, you're missing out).<br />
Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches, string cheese and apples.<br />
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1:00-3:30 Story time, play time, tidy up the house, laundry and fitting in work time. My daughter loves loves loves books. So we have tons and have recently started going to the library so we don't go broke buying them.<br />
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She also love love loves to unfold all my laundry<br />
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3:30-4:30 Naptime for her and any work phone calls for me. I'm very lucky to have an awesome napper. She'll actually say "nap" when she's ready to sleep.<br />
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4:30-5:30 Dinner prep and more playtime.<br />
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5:30-6:30 Husband comes home and dinner time.<br />
We have many many favorite dinners. I make a dinner schedule once a week so it varies. I'd have to say baby girl's favorite dinner is spaghetti. Although it's a HUGE mess so I reserve it for bath night.<br />
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6:30-7:30 Bath or Walk to the park. If it's not bath night, we usually head to the park. </div>
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7:30-8:30 TV time with daddy (she loves Baby Einstein and Yo Gabba Gabba). This is when I shower and get ready for bed.</div>
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I have to say, writing down our daily schedule was fun for me. People some times ask me how I make it through each day working and raising my daughter. I usually say I have no idea and it's all about surviving but now I can see I've got a pretty good system here. At the end of every day, I almost always say it was a good day and it's true.<br />
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Last weekend I headed to Whole Foods just to pick up dinner and yogurt (how that amounted to $65?) but it was worth it. I spent a fun-filled hour wearing my baby and shopping at one of my favorite stores. On the menu for that night- Steak with Chimichurri, Rice Pilaf, Beer and McConnell's Ice Cream.</div>
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Let's start with beer. This is super yummy and only $5.99.</div>
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Steak with chimichurri and rice pilaf (I can't seem to flip the photo) . The rice is a box mix. The 365 brand with mushrooms and herbs.</div>
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If you've never had chimichurri, you're missing out. It's very simple to make.</div>
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AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-59585669496043853102013-07-09T10:06:00.000-07:002013-07-09T10:06:54.555-07:00Baby, It's Hot Outside- Frozen Mango Anyone?We started Baby H on solid foods a couple weeks ago and so far she's had rice cereal, bananas and mangoes. She loves grabbing the spoon and feeding herself. Most of it ends up on her bib, the floor or somehow her hair LOL but that's all part of the fun. We strip her down to her diaper and let her go to town. I love the mesh food containers (picture below) that allow her to suck and chew while holding it. Brilliant product!<br />
Yesterday it was really warm so I put in a chunk of semi-thawed mango. I keep bags of them in the freezer for smoothies and the chunks are just the right size.<br />
We've been very mellow about introducing solids. We're not on a schedule and feed her when we have the time to let her play and make a mess. So far it's been a great experience for the whole family.<br />
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-40179570679715188812013-03-29T13:07:00.000-07:002013-03-29T13:07:00.571-07:00Espresso Brownie CookiesThere are moments during baking when you are sneaking tastes of the batter that you just know the finished product is going to be amazing. These were as amazing raw as they were baked. I can't help but lick the spatula when I'm baking anything with chocolate. To my friends who actually got to have some of these, I didn't double-dip...or did I?<br />
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3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped<br />2 cups semisweet chocolate chips<br />8 Tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced<br />3 large eggs<br />1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar<br />2 teaspoons instant coffee granules<br />3/4 cup all-purpose flour<br />1/3 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/4 teaspoon salt</div>
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AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-78247842321527643062013-03-21T07:30:00.002-07:002013-03-21T07:30:56.373-07:00Candied Pecan BiscottiIt's no secret that I love sweets. I have to have a little something sugary after every meal or it just doesn't feel complete. Breakfast is no exception and these biscotti are just perfect with a cup of coffee after some eggs. The spicy kick from the cayenne is a really nice addition and since you'll have some pecans leftover from this recipe, I dare you not to indulge in them by the handful. Yum!<br />
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2 cups flour</div>
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon</div>
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg</div>
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1 teaspoon baking powder</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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1 cup granulated sugar</div>
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6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature</div>
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1 egg</div>
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1 egg yolk</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla</div>
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1 large egg white</div>
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1/2 cup granulated sugar</div>
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</div>
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1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper</div>
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2 cups raw pecan halves</div>
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Start by making the pecans. Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.</div>
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In a medium bowl, whisk egg white until the whites have foamed into small white bubbles. Add sugar, spices, and salt. Whisk until thick and opaque. Add pecans and toss to coat. Once thoroughly coated, spoon pecans onto prepared baking sheet. Leave any extra coating in the bowl.</div>
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until nuts are fragrant and toasted golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before chopping and incorporating into biscotti batter.</div>
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and arrange two baking racks in the upper portion of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.</div>
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt. Set aside.</div>
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, fit with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Scrape down the down and beat in the egg followed by the egg yolk. Beat in the vanilla extract.</div>
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Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter all at once. With the mixer or just with a spatula, bring all of the ingredients together until a somewhat stiff dough is formed. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans.</div>
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Divide the dough in two on the two making sheets. Shape each half of dough into a 9-inch long and 1 1/2-inch wide log. Bake the two sheets on two different racks in the oven for 20 minutes. Rotate the cookie sheets for even baking and bake for 20-25 more minutes until golden and firm to the touch.</div>
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Remove from the oven but keep the oven on. Let biscotti cool until able to handle. Using a serrated knife, cut logs into 1/2-inch wide diagonal slices. Place biscotti cut side down on baking sheet and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar. Bake again until pale golden, about 10-15 minutes.</div>
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Store in an airtight container for up to one week.</div>
AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-4560868252711567792013-03-07T17:19:00.000-08:002013-03-07T17:19:42.577-08:00Cranberry Orange MuffinsI try to always have muffins in the house. They are the perfect quick breakfast when my little one won't let me make anything. Plus I can eat it with one hand. Anybody else have a baby who demands your full attention in the morning? I must be holding her, singing, smiling, cuddling etc. or my ears will be ringing with cries of frustration. Thankfully, she takes a nap pretty soon after her first meal.<br />
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I found this recipe on Pinterest. I made a few changes since I didn't have all the ingredients and they turned out really yummy.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;"><a href="http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2011/01/cranberry-orange-muffins.html">Cranberry - Orange Muffins </a> Homemade by Holman</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">Recipe adapted from </span><em style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pastry-Queen-Royally-Recipes-Countrys/dp/1580085628" style="color: #6c82b5; text-decoration: none;">The Pastry Queen</a></em><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;"> cookbook</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">3/4 cup milk</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">3/4 cup orange juice</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1/2 cup sour cream (I used low fat vanilla yogurt)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1 cup unsalted butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">Zest of 1 orange (I used to oranges. I like lots of orangey flavor)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">3 1/2 cups all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1 1/2 T baking powder</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1/2 tsp cinnamon (omitted the cinnamon)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1/4 tsp ground ginger</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">1 cup fresh/frozen cranberries, roughly chopped (I used dried cranberries)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">Demerara sugar (about a tsp per muffin)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tins with baking spray or line with paper liners. In a medium bowl, combine milk, orange juice, sour cream, eggs, and butter and whisk until well combined. In another mixing bowl, add sugar and orange zest. Use your fingers to rub orange zest into the sugar until distributed and fragrant. Add in flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until incorporated. Fold in the cranberries.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">Spoon batter into prepared pans (I use an ice cream scoop to make it easier) and fill each muffin cup about 2/3 of the way full. Sprinkle about one teaspoon of demerara sugar over the top of each muffin. Bake about 20 - 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and spring back lightly to the touch. Cool in pans about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. </span><br />
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AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-37476489568172200632013-03-06T21:04:00.002-08:002013-03-06T21:04:53.638-08:00Learning to love greensI'm not a fan of green veggies. Not at all. In fact there are a few, spinach I'm talking to you, that actually make me gag. As a nursing mom, I know how important a balanced diet is, so I'm trying to love them. I find if I mix them into dishes and mask the flavor I have an easier time convincing myself that it tastes good; or convincing myself there isn't actually any green lurking in my food.<br />
Smoothies are a lifesaver for me. I can toss all kinds of yucky veggies in the blender and so long as there is fruit, I'm good. I like frozen strawberries, kale, bananas, a little honey, yogurt and some orange juice.<br />
What do you put in your smoothie?<br />
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-49785508036103003212013-03-03T14:36:00.001-08:002013-03-03T14:36:23.233-08:00Szechuan Chicken with NoodlesI must admit, I'm intimidated by my wok. It cooks everything so fast and at such a high heat that I'm always seconds from burning everything. But I suck it up and use it anyway, especially now since quick meals are a mom's best friend.<br />
<a href="http://www.ivillage.com/szechuan-chicken-noodles/3-r-440905">Szechuan Chicken with Noodle</a>s is another successful dish I found on Pinterest. The chicken crisps up nicely and it includes pine nuts (which we all know from my last post that I love). I didn't use whole wheat noodles since my husband swears they don't taste good. I can't tell the difference, can you?<br />
Do you have a wok? Any great woky recipes?<br />
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-13059985243514728862013-02-27T16:24:00.003-08:002013-02-27T16:24:56.522-08:00Italian Braised PorkUgh, I know the photo is blurry but I had to share this dish because it was so yummy and for those of you always looking for something new to make in your slow cooker, you must try this. Oh and ignore the overabundance of pine nuts. The recipe doesn't call for them but I love their taste and I wanted a little crunch so I added them at the last minute.<br />
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I find that prepping as many ingredients the night before makes it so much easier to get everything into the slow cooker in the morning. For this recipe, I diced all the veggies and stored in the fridge. I also put all the other ingredients (except for the pork of course) on my kitchen counter next to my slow cooker. Then all I had to do in the morning was sear the pork, saute the veggies and dump it all into the cooker.<br />
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You can find a proper photo of the dish here <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/965070/italian-braised-pork">http://www.marthastewart.com/965070/italian-braised-pork</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Italian Braised Pork</span><br />
-Everyday Food<br />
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer pork to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, celery, and fennel seeds to pan; cook until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.</div>
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Add wine and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add to slow cooker along with tomatoes. Cover and cook on high until pork is very tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low).</div>
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Transfer pork to a cutting board. With two forks, shred meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Skim fat off sauce and discard. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir to combine. (To store: Cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days.) Serve over couscous.</div>
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AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-39375427688676365932013-02-25T20:22:00.000-08:002013-02-25T20:22:31.413-08:00Pioneer Woman's The Best Lasagna EverDoes anyone else love the Pioneer Woman as much as I do? It's one of the few cooking shows my hubby will watch with me. There's something about her life on the ranch that makes me want to pack it all up and raise my daughter in the country. But.... then I remember I don't like to get up early, I don't really care for the outdoors and I really need to have a grocery store within walking distance. I'm much more suited to city life. Last weekend she made lasagna and now that I've made it I must agree it is The Best Lasagna Ever. I've made many lasagnas in my life since it's great to feed a crowd and this one by far has the best flavor. I was a little wary of the cottage cheese but I have to say I prefer it to ricotta.<br />
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The.Best.Lasagna.Ever</h4>
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Ingredients</h4>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 pound</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Hot Breakfast Sausage</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 cloves</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Garlic, Minced</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 cans</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> (14.5 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 cans</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> (6 Ounce) Tomato Paste</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Dried Parsley</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Dried Basil</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 teaspoon</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Salt</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 cups</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Lowfat Cottage Cheese</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 whole</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Beaten Eggs</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 cup</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Grated (not Shredded) Parmesan Cheese</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Dried Parsley</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 teaspoon</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Salt</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 pound</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Sliced Mozzarella Cheese</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 package</span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> (10 Ounce) Lasagna Noodles</span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span itemprop="amount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span itemprop="name" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">(add 1/2 Teaspoon Salt And 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Pasta Water)</span></span></li>
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Preparation Instructions</h4>
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.</div>
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain half the fat; less if you’re feeling naughty. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. After adding the tomatoes, the sauce mixture should simmer for 45 minutes while you are working on the other steps.</div>
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In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, 2 more tablespoons parsley, and 1 more teaspoon salt. Stir together well. Set aside. Cook lasagna until “al dente” (not overly cooked).</div>
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To assemble:<br />Arrange 4 cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a baking pan, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread evenly. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Spoon a little less than half the meat/sauce mixture over the top.</div>
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Repeat, ending with meat/sauce mixture. Sprinkle top generously with extra Parmesan.</div>
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Either freeze, refrigerate for up to two days, or bake immediately: 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until top is hot and bubbly.</div>
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AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-14277733617262128722013-02-23T18:38:00.000-08:002013-02-23T18:38:00.520-08:00Strawberry LemonadeSince having a baby, I spend tons of time on <a href="http://pinterest.com/allthingsyummy/recipes-to-try/">Pinterest</a>. It's a great site that keeps me from falling asleep during those early 2am feedings. I set myself up in the rocking chair with my little girl nursing in one arm and my other hand scrolling through recipes on my phone. I now have a full board of dishes that I've tried and loved. Thank you Pinterest.<br />
It's been cold the last few months and I'm getting really tired of winter so when I saw a photo of a beautiful pitcher of ruby red lemonade it instantly reminded me of summer and I had to have some. Fresh strawberries are available at my grocery store but they're not in season and don't taste all that great so I used frozen for this recipe that I thawed in the fridge.<br />
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You can find the recipe at <a href="http://laylita.com/recipes/2012/06/08/strawberry-lemonade/">Laylita's Recipes.</a><br />
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Are you on Pinterest?AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-16507399701777365582013-01-08T13:52:00.001-08:002013-01-08T13:52:26.464-08:00Gourmet Madeleine CookiesFor Christmas I received a madeleine cookie pan and so far I've made these cookies 3 times...they are that good. With or without powdered sugar, I've made them both ways, they are light, lemony, sweet and so much better than the packaged ones at Starbucks. Normally I wouldn't recommended buying a pan that you only use for one recipe but this is worth it. A friend suggested I dip them in chocolate so that's next on the list. I'll let you know how they turn out. <br />
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2/3 cup sugar <br />
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract <br />
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel <br />
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1 pinch salt <br />
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly <br />
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powdered sugar Directions:<br />
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1 Preheat oven to 375°F Generously butter and flour pan for large madeleines (about 3x1 1/4 inches). <br />
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2 Using electric mixer, beat eggs and 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl just to blend. Beat in vanilla, lemon peel and salt. Add flour; beat just until blended. Gradually add cooled melted butter in steady stream, beating just until blended. <br />
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3 Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each indentation in pan. Bake until puffed and brown, about 10-16 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Gently remove from pan. Repeat process, buttering and flouring pan before each batch. (Can be made 1 day ahead.). <br />
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Also, just to leave you with some cuteness...my kitty all cuddled up since it's been so cold. <br />
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AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-62395655021866031482012-12-31T12:10:00.002-08:002012-12-31T12:10:33.680-08:00Silver Dollar Pumpkin PancakesHappy New Year's Eve! Any big plans, big resolultions? I plan to eat some good food, try to keep one eye open to see the ball drop and then rest my swollen feet all day tomorrow. This is the first year I'm not making any resolutions since I plan to be focusing all my energy on my baby girl but I'd love to hear what your resolutions are...and have you kept any from past years? I have not. I always start with the best of intentions and then about 3 days in the motivation wears off.<br />
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If you're looking for something yummy to make for breakfast tomorrow or for lunch if you plan to sleep until noon like me, these pancakes are so delicious. The size is just perfect and makes them so much easier to flip than the large pancakes I'm used to making. They even make good leftovers. I popped a few (ok six) into the microwave this morning and they heated up nicely. <br />
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The recipe is from one of my favorite bloggers. I'm sure you've heard of her- Ree at Pioneer Woman. <br />
<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/10/silver-dollar-pumpkin-pancakes/">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/10/silver-dollar-pumpkin-pancakes/</a><br />
A couple things- I didn't have cake flour so I just used all-purpose. I also added 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed to the batter as I do with all my pancakes and waffles. Enjoy!<br />
AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-70838950025969992022012-12-28T14:31:00.003-08:002012-12-28T14:31:52.110-08:00Trader Joe's Mexican PizzaSomehow I have managed to avoid Taco Bell my entire pregnancy. This has been soooo hard since I love their Mexican pizza but I knew as soon as I had one, I'd be in the drive-thru everyday ordering another. I especially love my pizza smothered in extra hot sauce and extra tomatoes. Oh the deliciousness but so so unhealthy. When I saw this homemade version on Pinterest I loaded up my grocery cart with all the ingredients that day and made it for dinner. Success! It's really good and I love that I can buy organic ingredients and grass-fed beef while still satisfying a craving.<br />
Was there anything you avoided during pregnancy because you knew you couldn't have just one?<br />
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Yield: <span class="yield" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2 Mexican Pizzas</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Prep time: <span class="preptime" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">20 min <span class="value-title" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" title="PT20M"></span></span>| Cook time: <span class="cooktime" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">25 min<span class="value-title" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" title="PT25M"></span></span></div>
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Ingredients</h4>
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<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1/2 pound Trader Joe's Ground Beef or Ground Turkey</li>
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<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon chili powder</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1 teaspoon ground cumin</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon paprika</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon black pepper</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1 15-oz can Trader Joe's Traditional Style Fat Free Refried Beans</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">4 9-inch flour tortillas</li>
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<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2 cups Trader Joe's Lite 3 Cheese Blend</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2 green onions, chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2 roma tomatoes, diced</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="list-style-image: url(http://traderjoesrecipes.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_183/custom/images/bullet.gif); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1/4 cup Trader Joe's Extra Large Black Pitted Olives, sliced</li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Place meat, onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly browned. Drain off grease. Season the meat with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Coat 2 pie plates with non-stick cooking spray. Place one tortilla in each pie plate and cover with a layer of refried beans. Spread half of the seasoned meat over each tortilla and then cover with a second tortilla. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Spread half of the salsa over the top tortillas. Top each pizza with half of the cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and olives. Return the pizzas to the oven, bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Slice each pizza into 4 pieces and serve.</li>
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AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-25835283469209948712012-12-27T11:25:00.000-08:002012-12-27T11:25:04.282-08:00Pumpkin Spice Eggnog MuffinsGuess what was sold out at the store when I went in search of ingredients for this recipe...eggnog. Well, plain eggnog at least. I improvised and picked up a carton of pumpkin spice eggnog which gave the muffins a nice flavor. These are best served the morning you bake them. I had a few leftover the next day and they got a little too dense for my taste.<br />
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<span id="block" itemprop="summary"><b>Batter</b><br />1/4 cup (1/2
stick, 2 ounces) butter<br />3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar<br />2 large eggs<br />2 1/2
cups (10 1/2 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour <br />2 teaspoons
baking powder<br />1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (I used 1/2 teaspoon)<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/4 teaspoon
eggnog flavor or 1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) eggnog or half and
half<br /><br /><b>Topping</b><br />1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) sugar<br />1/2 cup (2 1/4
ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour <br />1/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br />1/8
teaspoon eggnog flavor, optional<br />3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) butter,
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a muffin tin with 12 paper or silicone muffin cups, and grease the cups with
non-stick vegetable oil spray; this will ensure that they peel off the muffins
nicely.<br /><br />In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter and
sugar till smooth. Add the eggs, beating for several minutes and scraping the
bowl, till the mixture is smooth and light colored. Beat in the baking powder,
nutmeg, salt, and eggnog flavor or vanilla.<br /><br />Stir the flour into the
butter mixture alternately with the eggnog or half and half, beginning and
ending with the flour and making sure everything is thoroughly combined. Spoon
the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups. <br /><br />Stir together all of
the topping ingredients JUST till crumbly. Stir gently, and don't overmix; you
don't want to turn this crumbly topping into a solid mass. Sprinkle the topping
over the muffins.<br /><br />Bake the muffins for 20 minutes, or until they're a
pale golden brown. Remove them from the oven, and serve warm, or at room
temperature.<br /><i>Yield: 12 muffins.</i></span></div>
</span></section>AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-17626422294709208902012-12-26T14:47:00.000-08:002012-12-26T14:47:26.440-08:00Hot Spinach DipOh my goodness, Christmas is actually over. Where did the time go? It went by so fast and now I'm a little sad. I love having everyone together. The laughter, music, good food and just being with family. It's a wonderful way to live and I wish we could do it all the time. But, life has to resume to normal.<br />
Are you working today? I am. The freeway was completely empty as is the parking lot at my building. You know what wasn't empty on my lunch break?....Target. Way too many people at Target when all I needed were a couple things but almost all checkout lanes were open so I didn't wait too long. Are you braving Target today for all the 50% off Christmas decorations?<br />
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And now on to the recipe...<br />
I made hot spinach dip that I had Pinterested (is that a word now?) for last night's Christmas festivities. It was delicious and I would know since as the pregnant lady I devoured half the dish on my own. I served it with Triscuits and really good artichoke/garlic spiced tortilla chips that I found at Fresh & Easy. Also, I used frozen spinach that was prechopped- definite time saver.<br />
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Hot Spinach Dip (Martha Stewart)</h2>
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<li class="ingredient first">2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking
dish</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 medium onion, diced</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 garlic cloves, minced</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 pounds spinach, cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely
chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup milk</li>
<li class="ingredient">6 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient">3 dashes Worcestershire sauce</li>
<li class="ingredient">3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco</li>
<li class="ingredient">3/4 cup shredded mozzarella</li>
<li class="ingredient">Coarse salt and ground pepper</li>
<li class="ingredient last">Baguette slices, breadsticks, or crackers, for
serving</li>
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil over
medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until lightly browned, 5 to 8
minutes.</li>
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Add spinach in two additions, letting the first batch wilt before adding the
next; cook until completely wilted, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander;
drain, pressing to release all excess liquid.</li>
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In the same pot, warm milk over high heat. Whisk in cream cheese until
melted, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and 1/4
cup mozzarella; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a
lightly oiled 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup
mozzarella.</li>
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Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot with
accompaniments, as desired.</li>
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The recipe can be assembled through step two up to three days ahead, then
covered and refrigerated; it can also be served as a side dish. Two 10-ounce
packages of frozen spinach can be substituted for the fresh. Thaw according to
box instructions, drain well, and chop.</div>
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-15393334225862318482012-12-24T11:05:00.000-08:002012-12-24T11:05:15.479-08:00Breakfast TipsBreakfast is one of my favorite meals and I can't go more than 30 minutes of being awake in the morning without eating. This usually means I'm chugging down a bowl of cereal while getting dressed in the mornings but if I keep myself organized and I don't hit the snooze too many times I can pull off a decent yummy breakfast.<br />
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If you like a nice frothy latte in the morning but are too rushed to stop by Starbucks, I have a solution. You will need a couple of handy tools though. First one being an espresso maker. I have a stove-top one that works great and you can get it on amazon for about $20. Next you'll need an immersion blender. I use this for all kinds of things but mostly for frothing milk. You could certainly buy a milk frother but I prefer tools that do more than one thing.<br />
The night before, setup your espresso, a pot for your milk, and the immersion blender. The less you have to do in the morning, the better. After you've stumbled out of bed, make your espresso, heat milk (I find skim milk makes the most foam) to just before boiling and if you like sugar you'll want to add it to the milk once it's heated to dissolve well. Once your milk is heated, use your immersion blender and blend until you have as much foam as you like. Pour milk into your mug, add espresso, then top with foam. Delicious! I promise it only take about 10 minutes.<br />
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Quick breads are a life saver in the morning. I make a loaf once a week. There are tons of amazing recipes on the web. The one above is blueberry lemon which I fail to remember where I found the recipe for. Sorry.<br />
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Corner Bakery Style Swiss Morning Oatmeal. This is cold oatmeal which you can prepare the night before (except for the banana, please don't add that until the morning). My own version above is rolled oats, vanilla yogurt, silvered almonds, strawberries, dried blueberries, banana, a little raw sugar and some skim milk to thin it out. So good!<br />
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One of my favorite tips, pack your hot oatmeal in travel mugs. It will keep it hot while you're on your way to work. This way you can make proper oatmeal in the morning without relying on those sugared packets of instant oatmeal. My favorite hot oatmeal- I cook the oats in skim milk, then add chopped apples, a little vanilla extract, chopped walnuts and top with maple syrup. Yum!</div>
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Since the start of this wintery season, I've been making myself an Earl Grey tea latte almost every morning. I originally saw Bobby Flay make one on his show Brunch at Bobby's and I've been hooked ever since. It's a great less caffeine alternative to coffee for any pregnant mommies out there or if you're looking for a change from your usual espresso latte.<br />
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How easy is this?...<br />
1 cup water<br />
1/2 cup skim milk (or whole if you're feeling indulgent)<br />
1 tablespoon raw sugar<br />
1 Earl Grey tea bag<br />
Heat water and milk to just before boiling, stir in sugar, steep tea bag for approx 2 minutes and enjoy!<br />
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I submitted this to Foodie Friends Friday. You can find lots of other yummy recipes and vote for mine <a href="http://www.foodiefriendsfriday.com/">http://www.foodiefriendsfriday.com/</a><br />
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<br />AllThingsYummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550160128672213130noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387858929844969899.post-20862088162438484582012-11-14T11:48:00.000-08:002012-11-14T11:48:45.906-08:00Pumpkin Pie BarsI had my glucose tolerance test yesterday and am waiting for the results. It wasn't nearly as awful as some of the stories I had read. The drink tasted like super sugary Hi-C and I had a good book with me so the hour flew bye. I'm really hoping I pass because my life will be over if I have to give up sweets, especially during the holidays. <br />
Like these Pumpkin Pie Bar...how will I survive without them?<br />
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The recipe was something I had pinned on Pinterest a few weeks ago and decided to use my homemade pumpkin puree in. Delicious! I have a little sliver every night after dinner and possibly one morning for breakfast. <a href="http://somethewiser.danoah.com/2012/09/pumpkin-pie-bars.html">http://somethewiser.danoah.com/2012/09/pumpkin-pie-bars.html</a><br />
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If you took the glucose tolerance test, did you pass the first time of fail? I'm not looking forward to the 3 hour one if I failed this time. <br />
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