tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91573282101511554702024-03-13T22:39:04.957-07:00Can I Have Your Recipe?Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-22230183427669600322012-04-02T16:40:00.002-07:002013-09-27T16:18:23.942-07:00Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese<a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fkentbrew%2F6851755809%2F&media=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7027%2F6851755809_df5b2051c9_z.jpg&description=Next%20stop%3A%20Pinterest"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a> <br />
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You can stuff the chicken breasts up to a day ahead and refrigerate.<br />
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1 whole garlic head<br />
1/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled, herbed goat cheese (if you can't find goat cheese feta works, (too)<br />
6 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves<br />
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
2 teaspoons olive oil<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves).<br />
Wrap head in foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins. Combine garlic pulp and cheese, stirring well; set aside.<br />
Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about 4 teaspoons cheese mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle chicken evenly on both sides with salt and pepper.<br />
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn chicken over. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees; let stand 5 minutes. <br />
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 stuffed chicken breast half)<br />
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<br />Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07124651932988941296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-53577479903497106942012-01-18T20:17:00.000-08:002012-01-18T20:26:52.928-08:00<div>These cookies got four scrumps at our house today! I added a quarter cup of milled flax seed to make them good for you, and they turned out great! Yields about 5 dozen cookies, so a half recipe would be prudent in some cases.</div><b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</b><br /><br /><div> 3 cups flour<br />2 teaspoons baking soda<br />2 teaspoons salt<br />2 teaspoons cinnamon</div><div>2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (I used Hershey's Special Dark)<br />1 1/4 cups milk<br />1 cup oil<br />3/4 cup white sugar<br />1 cup packed brown sugar<br />4 cups uncooked oatmeal<br />2 eggs or 4 egg whites<br />2 teaspoons vanilla<br />2 cups raisins<br /><br />1. Preheat the oven to 350°F<br />2. In a medium bowl, combine the soda, salt, cinnamon, cocoa and flour. Set aside.<br />3. In a large bowl, mix together the milk, oil, sugar, oatmeal, eggs, and vanilla. Beat well. </div><div>4. Gradually add flour mixture to large bowl and combine thoroughly. Then gently stir in raisins.<br />5. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet.<br />6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Cookies should be firm when tapped with a finger.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sure they'd be great if you subbed half or all of the raisins with chocolate chips as well!<br /><br /></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538141498889981793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-69443691823791442982011-09-03T11:14:00.000-07:002011-09-03T11:15:00.735-07:00Sweet Mini-muffins<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/sweet-mini-muffins?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1">(print this recipe)</a><br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
4 tablespoons butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
2 cups all purpose flour<br />
4 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
1 cup milk<br />
About 1/2 cup butter, melted<br />
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon mixed with 1/2 cup sugar<br />
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Preheat oven to 375°<br />
Grease 3 mini-muffin pans (1 1/2 inch cups)<br />
Beat together butter and sugar until well blended, then beat in egg. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Stir dry ingredients alternately with milk into the butter mixture and mix until blended. Spoon about 1 rounded teaspoon batter into each mini-muffin cup. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. Remove from pans. While still hot, dip each muffin entirely into melted butter (I stick them onto the end of a fork), then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm or cold. <br />
To freeze: cool muffins thoroughly, set them on a cookie sheet with a little space in between and place in freezer. When thoroughly frozen you can put them into a plastic freezer bag. Remove as many as you need, but do not thaw in the plastic bag.<br />
Makes 3 dozen<br />
<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-80803227050011163892011-06-30T17:59:00.000-07:002011-09-03T11:16:16.913-07:00Bacon Cheddar Scones<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fortunately, I never promised that the recipes here would be healthy - just tested and delicious! My family (at least the males) are bacon eaters, so when I see a new recipe with bacon I have to try it. This recipe was tested by my bacon aficionados and found to be excellent!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. With a large </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: windowtext;">grater</span><span style="color: black;">, grate the butter into the flour. Mix the butter into the flour with your hands until well incorporated. Add the </span><span style="color: windowtext;">cheese</span>,<span style="color: black;"> green onion and crumbled bacon. Mix until evenly distributed. Add the buttermilk and mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a </span>stiff <a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/dough/index.html"><span style="color: windowtext;">dough</span></a>.<span style="color: black;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-44426047824316255082011-06-30T15:58:00.000-07:002011-09-03T11:17:09.930-07:00Parmesan Thyme Crackers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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These crackers are like a delicious savory shortbread - perfect with a glass of wine before dinner, or served with luncheon salads. They can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 6 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before slicing and baking. They also last for several days after they are baked if you keep them in an airtight container.<br />
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1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature<br />
4 ounces (about 1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese <br />
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves<br />
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon pepper<br />
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour<br />
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter for 1 minute. with the mixer on low speed, add the Parmesan, thyme, salt and pepper and combine. With the mixer still on low, add the flour and combine until the mixture is in large crumbles, about 1 minute. If the dough is too dry, add 1 teaspoon water.<br />
Dump the dough onto a floured board, press it into a ball and roll into a 9-inch log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 days.<br />
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the log into 3/8-inch rounds with a sharp knife and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 22 minutes, until very lightly browned. Rotate the pan once during baking. Cool and serve at room temperaure (if they are too warm they taste kind of gummy - they crisp up and have the texture of shorbread once they are cool).<br />
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Makes 24Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-89738632940413158142011-06-30T13:35:00.000-07:002011-09-03T11:18:14.454-07:00Cappuccino Heath Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These cupcakes are very dense and moist - almost sticky. After two tries, they still aren't exactly what I wanted for this recipe, but they are delicious. I'll keep working on that perfect cake and keep you posted; in the meantime, let me know what you think of these!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1/2 cup butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I used light brown)</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;">2 Tablespoons espresso powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 large eggs, room temperature</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">. Line muffin tin with 12-18 cupcake liners.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.</span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter, sugars and espresso powder and beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and mix well. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk and beating on low speed until just combined; scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.</span></span><br />
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. These cupcakes don't rise into a big top, they tend to spread out over the muffin tin, so don't fill too full. </span></span><br />
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. If the cupcakes spill out over the muffin tin, take a knife and gently push them away from the tin before letting them cool.</span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder dissolved in 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water (cool to room temp)</span></span><br />
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">1/2 cup (or more) of Hershey's Heath bits (try not to eat the rest, now that they're opened!)</span></span><br />
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">cocoa powder</span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">Sprinkle with Heath bits and dust lightly with cocoa powder</span></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-8445998511637900732011-06-26T19:05:00.000-07:002011-06-30T15:38:18.440-07:00Salmon "Bulogi" with Bok choy and MushroomsThis is a tasty way to prepare salmon that is also a little different. We decided to cook the salmon on the barbeque instead of baking it, and the whole family enjoyed this recipe.<br />
(<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/salmon-bulogi-with-bok-choy-mushrooms?pageUrlChanged=salmon-bulogi-with-bok-choy-mushrooms">print this recipe</a>) <br />
<ul><li>2 large garlic cloves, peeled, divided</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/3 cup chopped green onions</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup soy sauce</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry Sherry</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 3/4-inch cube peeled fresh ginger</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 teaspoons sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil</li>
<li class="ingredient">3/4 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce*</li>
<li class="ingredient">4 6-ounce center-cut skinless salmon fillets</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon olive oil</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 large bok choy, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips (about 7 cups)</li>
<li class="ingredient">4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced (we substituted crimini mushrooms)</li>
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<div class="instruction">Blend 1 garlic clove and next 7 ingredients in mini processor. Arrange salmon in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon marinade over. Let marinate 5 minutes. </div><div class="instruction">Preheat oven to 500°F. Arrange fish, with some marinade still clinging, on rimmed baking sheet. Transfer any marinade in dish to small saucepan. Roast fish until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Bring marinade in saucepan to boil; set aside and reserve for glaze. </div><div class="instruction">Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add bok choy and mushrooms; using garlic press, press in 1 garlic clove. Stir-fry until mushrooms are tender and bok choy is wilted, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. </div><div class="instruction">Divide vegetables among plates. Top with salmon. Brush fish with glaze. </div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: currentColor; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
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<span class="header2"><strong>For the steak:</strong></span><br />
1 flank steak, 1.75 to 2 pounds<br />
1/2 cup red wine<br />
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons soy sauce<br />
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<br />
4 garlic cloves, finely minced<br />
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped<br />
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<ol><li> Combine the wine, olive oil, soy sauce, mustard, garlic and rosemary in a large bowl or shallow baking dish big enough to take the whole steak in one piece.</li>
<li>Rinse the steak and pat it dry with a paper towel. Place the steak in the marinade so that it is well coated and set aside. If you're marinating for less than an hour, you can leave it at room temperature, letting the meat lose its chill. If you're marinating for longer, cover the steak and return to the refrigerator, taking it out about 30 minutes before you're ready to cook.</li>
<li>When ready to cook, remove the steak from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid. Salt and pepper the steak on both sides.</li>
<li>If you're broiling the steak, set your oven rack about 4 inches below your broiler and pre-heat. Place the meat on a broiling pan or on a rack set inside a sheet pan. Broil for 4 minutes a side for medium rare. Add another 30 to 45 seconds per side for medium, and the same amount of time more for well done. Remember that the meat is not thick and will cook quickly.</li>
<li>If you're pan-grilling in a cast iron pan, preheat the pan on high until it is very hot. Cook the steak for three to four minutes per side, reversing the steak half-way through each side's cooking to produce cross-hatched grill marks on the meat.</li>
<li>Remove from the heat and before slicing, let the steak rest for five to ten minutes to allow the juices to settle.</li>
<li>Slice in half-inch thick slices on the bias, cutting against the grain. This will add tenderness to the meat.</li>
</ol>The pieces of sliced steak can be served while still warm or at room temperature. Serve the steak in individual servings with the salad on the side or else drape the slices of steak over a platter of the arugula and let everyone help themselves.<br />
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<span class="header2"><strong>Arugula Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette</strong></span><br />
1 bag or box of pre-washed arugula or baby arugula, or 2 bunches of arugula (wash carefully to remove any sand, dry completely and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces) to produce about 4 generous cups<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar<br />
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
<ol><li>Place the arugula in a salad bowl.</li>
<li>In a small bowl combine the lemon juice and red wine vinegar with the mustard and the salt and pepper. Stir with a fork until the salt dissolves and the mustard combines completely,</li>
<li>Add the olive oil and continue to whisk with the fork until everything is emulsified.</li>
<li>Taste for salt and pepper.</li>
<li>Pour over the arugula and toss. Serve immediately.</li>
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*Recipe from http://www.thecitycook.com/index.htmlRandy and/or Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17951385432319745084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-38719975944544041252011-04-20T19:12:00.000-07:002011-04-20T19:34:18.675-07:00Madison Park Pork Medallions<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/madison-park-pork-medallions">(print this recipe)</a><br />
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I made this recipe for the family on Sunday (they're great guinea pigs) and there wasn't a bite left, so I'm pretty sure they liked it! I think it was good enough for a company dinner. The marinating time is 2 hours so be sure to plan ahead.<br />
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Serves 4<br />
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1 2-pound pork tenderloin<br />
1/3 cup red wine (I used a good cabernet)<br />
1/3 cup chicken stock<br />
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard with mustard seed (Grey Poupon makes one called Harvest Coarse Ground)<br />
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 teaspoon cumin<br />
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon pepper<br />
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes<br />
4 tablespoons cold butter<br />
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives<br />
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Cut pork into 8 equal slices and place in a bowl (if you use 2 1-pound tenderloins, cut into 6 thicker slices)<br />
In a small bowl, mix together remaining ingredients except butter and chives. Pour marinade over meat, cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours.<br />
Remove pork slices from marinade (save the marinade) and allow to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. <br />
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Preheat oven to broil or preheat your outdoor grill (I used the grill)<br />
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Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and boil marinade until reduced by half (there will be some foamy stuff on the top - you can either skim it off or stir it back in).<br />
Turn heat to low and swirl in butter a little at a time. Do not allow sauce to boil after butter has been added.<br />
Add chives.<br />
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Broil or barbecue pork slices 3 minutes per side (5 minutes or more you're using thicker slices) or until internal temperature reaches 150 - 160 degrees. Remove to serving platter and spoon sauce over pork, or serve sauce on the side. <br />
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Recipe adapted from "Simply Classic" Junior League of Seattle Cookbook<br />
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-46352748794020638402011-04-15T19:33:00.000-07:002011-04-16T07:55:18.897-07:00Perfect Cupcake Frosting and Filling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QRSCTFP04ow/TaiQvMGig5I/AAAAAAAABYY/_5ej1khN3UM/s1600/DSC_7445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QRSCTFP04ow/TaiQvMGig5I/AAAAAAAABYY/_5ej1khN3UM/s200/DSC_7445.JPG" width="132" /></a></div>I found this recipe over a year ago at ourbestbites.com and it's become one of my favorite frostings. It's not too heavy or sweet - it's velvety smooth and light. I originally used it for <a href="http://canihaveyourrecipe.blogspot.com/2011/04/salted-caramel-cupcakes.html">Salted Caramel Cupcakes</a>, but I've found that the Salted Caramel Frosting is also delicious on dark chocolate cupcakes.<br />
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(<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/perfect-cupcake-frosting-and-filling-3">print this page</a>)<br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">3 T Flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">1/2 cup milk </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">(whole milk is best, but I've used non-fat when it’s all I have and it’s actually fine)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">1/2 cup real butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">1/2 cup sugar</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"> <span style="font-size: small;">(that’s<span style="font-weight: bold;"> granulated</span> sugar, <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> powdered sugar)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span>, <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">or other flavor if you wish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Whisk together the flour and the milk. Heat in a small sauce pan on medium heat.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Whisk continuously until it starts to thicken. <span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Let it cook, while stirring, until it starts to look like pudding. It should still be liquidy, but you should be able to see the bottom of the pan while you stir. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Put the mixture into a strainer and stir it around to push the mixture through and get the lumps out. Let it cool completely to room temp or chill it in the fridge. It needs to be cooled completely or it will melt the butter and you'll have runny frosting.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">In an electric stand mixer, with the whisk attachment (not the paddle) beat the butter and sugar for a few minutes until it's well combined and fluffy. While still beating, add the thickened milk mixture and the vanilla. Beat on the highest speed you can without spraying it all over the place for 7 - 10 minutes. That seems like a long time but that's how long it takes for it to go from looking like a goopy mess, to something smooth and fluffly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes with a decorater tip or 24 cupcakes if you put it on lightly. I always double the recipe - it's so good, you can pile it on and it doesn't overwhelm the cupcake!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">For Salted Caramel Frosting use 1/2 cup (or more) of caramel sauce, or try this <a href="http://canihaveyourrecipe.blogspot.com/2011/04/buttermilk-syrup.html">Buttermilk Syrup </a>recipe - it's scrumptious! Fold the caramel sauce or buttermilk syrup (room temperature) gently into the frosting; you want ribbons of caramel running through the frosting. Pipe or dollop it onto your cupcakes and drizzle more caramel on top. Sprinkle with a very scant sprinkling of kosher or sea salt. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Helpful Notes:</span><br />
1. Use real butter, and a good name-brand. Cheap butter does weird things.<br />
2. If you beat for the 6-8 minutes and the mixture still looks strange, beat longer and at a higher speed if you can. It should come together, but it takes a little patience!<br />
3. Store at room temperature. Frosting may separate in the fridge, but you can store it overnight if left at room temp and in a well sealed container.<br />
4. Add extracts to your hearts content; lemon is wonderful! Food coloring is also okay.<br />
5. The white sugar can be exchanged for brown. <br />
6. Do not try to make other substitutions or additions. Sour cream, cream cheese, fruit purees all do disastrous things.</span></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-53495387876393680982011-04-15T19:30:00.000-07:002011-04-16T07:50:32.084-07:00Salted Caramel Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hfSYxLbIcQU/TakDa7dLYEI/AAAAAAAABYc/l3ndtbxioRE/s1600/DSC_7446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hfSYxLbIcQU/TakDa7dLYEI/AAAAAAAABYc/l3ndtbxioRE/s200/DSC_7446.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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(<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/salted-caramel-cupcakes">print this recipe</a>)<br />
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour<br />
3/4 tsp. baking powder<br />
1/4 tsp. salt<br />
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar (no subs, it has to be DARK brown)<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
2 large eggs, room temperature<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
1/2 cup milk<br />
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Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin tins with 18 - 24 cupcake liners. <br />
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.<br />
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine sugars and butter and beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk and beating on low speed until just combined; scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.<br />
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Bake 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean. Try, try, TRY not to overbake. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.<br />
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Frost with <a href="http://canihaveyourrecipe.blogspot.com/search/label/frosting">Perfect Cupcake Frosting</a> mixed with caramel sauce or <a href="http://canihaveyourrecipe.blogspot.com/2011/04/buttermilk-syrup.html">Buttermilk Syrup</a>.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-6066243399435097922011-04-15T12:08:00.000-07:002011-07-13T22:14:40.662-07:00Buttermilk Syrup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gnpw-Lvpldk/Th56q7nK7aI/AAAAAAAABgM/ghA-aerf9Ws/s1600/DSC_8784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gnpw-Lvpldk/Th56q7nK7aI/AAAAAAAABgM/ghA-aerf9Ws/s200/DSC_8784.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Stir 1/2 cup or more of this delicious syrup into <a href="http://canihaveyourrecipe.blogspot.com/search/label/frosting">Perfect Cupcake Frosting</a>, drizzle (or pour) it over ice cream or use it for any recipe that calls for caramel sauce. It's scrumptious!<br />
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(<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/buttermilk-syrup">print this recipe</a>)<br />
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3/4 cup buttermilk<br />
1 1/2 cup sugar<br />
1/2 cup real butter<br />
2 T. corn syrup<br />
1 t. baking soda<br />
1 t. vanilla<br />
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Combine buttermilk, sugar, butter, corn syrup and baking soda in a <u>large</u> pot (use at least a 3 1/2 qt. saucepan or it will boil all over your stove). <br />
Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low but make sure the mixture continues to bubble. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8 - 9 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn't boil over!<br />
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When it's done it should be a luscious golden-brown color. Remove from heat and add vanilla.<br />
There will be foam on top; it tastes fine but it's not very pretty. You can skim it off the top, or just stir it in.<br />
Let cool to room temperature.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-13261756392522916052011-04-04T22:32:00.000-07:002011-04-04T22:32:46.361-07:00Firehouse PastaThis is a recipe that came from Mel. One day while on bedrest with Caleb (December 2007), I was on the phone with her while she was fixing this for dinner. Shortly after, she sent me a photo copy of the recipe out of a local newspaper (or possibly a magazine?). I set it aside and then it was lost. It resurfaced recently and I was going to fix it tonight, but then no one was going to be home to eat. I'm posting it here so that (a) I don't lose it again and (b) everyone can enjoy Mel's beloved Firehouse Pasta!<br />
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I don't know where this recipe comes from but the article says, "This pasta dish is as good for dinner as it is for a potluck. That could be because it is from a NY firefighter who prepares it for the crew in White Plains. Serve with bread and a fruit salad."<br />
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AKA: Savory sausage and spinach penne<br />
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Serves: 6-8<br />
Prep time: 25 minutes<br />
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8 ounces penne pasta<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 pound sweet sausage, removed from casing<br />
1 pound fresh spinach, small leaves or larger ones torn<br />
1 cup crushed tomatoes<br />
½ cup chicken broth<br />
½ cup dry white wine<br />
¾ cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes or ¼ cup dried sundried tomatoes, chopped<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil<br />
2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
Parmesan cheese to taste<br />
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In a medium saucepan, cook pasta and set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and garlic. Saute until garlic is lightly browned. Add crumbled sausage meat, saute for 4 minutes, then push to sides of pan.<br />
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Add spinach, saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine, sundried tomatoes, basil, Tabasco and let cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add cooked pasta and toss lightly. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve warm.Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814023558126394331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-10579090798315994932010-11-08T19:51:00.000-08:002010-11-08T20:00:57.286-08:00Tasty Pulled PorkThis week we decided to slow cook a pork shoulder and make 3 meals out of it. This is our base recipe. and would be tasty with added sauce for barbecue sandwiches or tacos.<br /><br />3 lb pork shoulder<br />Salt to taste<br />Liquid smoke to taste<br /><br />Rub the shoulder with salt and liquid smoke. Cook for 10 hours on high in a slow cooker. Shred pork, making sure to remove the excess fat. Toss shredded meat with some of the cooking juices.Randy and/or Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17951385432319745084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-62622061068863871812010-09-14T20:12:00.000-07:002010-10-05T08:12:03.315-07:00Sausage-Cauliflower Spaghetti<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/sausage-cauliflower-spaghetti-12?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1">(print this recipe)</a> <br />
<h2>Ingredients</h2><ul><li class="ingredient">Kosher salt </li>
<li class="ingredient">12 ounces spaghetti </li>
<li class="ingredient">3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling </li>
<li class="ingredient">12 ounces <a class="cimotif" href="http://www.blogger.com/" style="border-bottom: green 2px dotted; color: green; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></a>sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed </li>
<li class="ingredient">6 cloves garlic, sliced </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 small head <a class="cimotif" href="http://www.blogger.com/" style="border-bottom: green 2px dotted; color: green; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></a>cauliflower, broken into small florets </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 bunch scallions, chopped </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup grated pecorino romano or Parmesan cheese<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul><h2>Directions</h2>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs. Reserve 2 cups cooking water, then drain. <br />
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the sausage into the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned and no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Clear a space in the pan, add the garlic and cook until just golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook until the edges are browned, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the reserved cooking water, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 8 more minutes. Uncover and boil over high heat until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 2 more minutes. <br />
Add the spaghetti to the skillet along with the scallions. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Toss for a minute or two to wilt the scallions and coat the pasta with the sauce, adding up to 1 cup cooking water, if needed, to loosen. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the cheese and toss. Divide among shallow bowls and drizzle with more olive oil, if desired.<br />
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**From the Food Network MagazineRandy and/or Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17951385432319745084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-13171195989251943422010-08-28T22:44:00.000-07:002010-09-25T09:29:14.783-07:00Blackened Chicken Quesadillas<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/blackened-chicken-quesadillas-2?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1">(print this recipe)</a><br />
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-6 oz. each)<br />
2 T Cajun spice blend<br />
4 flour tortillas (10")<br />
2 cups fontina cheese, shredded, divided<br />
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Coat chicken with Cajun spice blend. Saute in oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until blackened, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan, rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice across the grain.<br />
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2 avocados, pitted, peeled, cut in chunks<br />
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded, cut in chunks<br />
1/4 cup red onion, diced<br />
1/4 cup fresh lime juice<br />
2 T chopped fres cilantro<br />
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Makes 4 quesadillasEileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07124651932988941296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-66792642796802720632010-08-28T15:51:00.000-07:002010-09-25T09:36:00.952-07:00Chicken with mango and ginger<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/chicken-with-mango-and-ginger?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1">(print this recipe)</a><br />
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1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4 inch wedges<br />
8 chicken cutlets (about 1 3/4 pounds total)<br />
1 piece fresh ginger (1 inch), peeled and cut into matchsticks<br />
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves<br />
1 medium jalapeno, thinly sliced (this can be omitted if you want--it makes it pretty hot!)<br />
coarse salt and ground pepper<br />
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil<br />
lime wedges for serving<br />
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Preheat oven to 400. Place mango wedges in center of four 18-inch-long pieces of parchment (NOT wax paper). Top with chicken, ginger, cilantro, and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle each with 2 teaspoons oil. Fold parchment into a "twist" or "envelope" (or whatever works for you as long as it's closed). Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until packets are puffed up and chicken is cooked through, 18-20 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.Eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07124651932988941296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-12655271708263892452010-05-05T22:11:00.000-07:002012-06-01T14:37:44.822-07:00Sherried Green Beans and Mushrooms<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/sherried-green-beans-and-mushrooms?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1">(print this recipe)</a><br />
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Foodie friend Michael made these for us along with Hilary's cranberry chicken and they were amazing! Mmmm, mushrooms...<br />
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4 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided<br />
1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots<br />
3/4 pound exotic mushroom blend, coarsely chopped<br />
1/4 cup dry sherry<br />
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley<br />
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme<br />
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1. Steam haricots verts 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; remove from heat.<br />
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Our friend Hilary brought this over for dinner for us, and made a very fast, very delicious meal. You can serve it over fresh spinach leaves, as she did, and the hot sauce wilts them nicely, or over pasta or rice. I'm not sure what the parchment's purpose is, but I won't force an experimental recipe change on your dishes. The sauce turns out to be a very delicious sweet and tangy glaze, with nice chewy reconstituted dried cranberry's in it. We think a little salt (1/2 t. ?) would help as well.<br />
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14 oz. Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-2 inch pieces<br />
2 T Orange Marmalade<br />
2 T Hot Pepper Jelly<br />
2 T Orange Juice Concentrate<br />
1 T Balsamic Vinegar<br />
1/2 Cup Dried Cranberry's (Craisins)<br />
1/4 t Dried Pepper Flakes<br />
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line 8" baking pan with parchment cut to fit on bottom, and wet parchment slightly. Lay chicken pieces in to fit tightly in a single layer. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees, approximately 20 minutes. Pour sauce from chicken into a frying pan; cover chicken to keep warm. Reduce sauce for 5 minutes. Place chicken on raw spinach, rice or pasta and pour sauce over the top.Randy and/or Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17951385432319745084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-4159021330060289122010-04-05T19:56:00.000-07:002011-09-02T12:40:27.532-07:00Yukon Gold Cinnamon RollsI made these for Easter this year. The potatoes make the dough amazingly moist and tender!<br />
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</span>1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into small pieces<br />
1 Tablespoon salt<br />
1/2 Cup (1 stick) unsalted butter<br />
3 large eggs<br />
4 1/2 Cups (or more) unbleached all purpose flour<br />
1/2 Cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)<br />
2 1/4-ounce envelopes active dry yeast (scant 2 tablespoons)<br />
2 Tablespoons sugar<br />
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1 1/3 Cups packed golden brown sugar<br />
2 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon<br />
3 Tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour<br />
9 Tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, softened<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />
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2 Cups powdered sugar<br />
1/4 Cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted<span style="font-style: italic;"><br />
</span>2 Tablespoons (or more) whole milk<br />
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1/8 Teaspoon salt<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Preparation: </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Dough: </span>Combine potatoes, 2 cups water, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan. Boil (uncovered) until potatoes are very tender and some of the water has evaporated, 15-18 minutes. Mash potatoes with water in pan (do not drain water). Add butter and mash until butter is melted. Whisk in eggs, then 1 cup flour; mash until very smooth. Let potatoes stand until barely lukewarm, about 10 minutes.<br />
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Spread 1/2 cup flour on work surface. Scrape dough out onto floured work surface. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, adding more flour by tablespooonfuls if dough is very sticky, about 8 minutes.<br />
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Coat large bowl with butter. Transfer dough to bowl and turn to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, then kitchen towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Filling: </span>While dough is rising, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in medium bowl. Using fork, cut in butter.<br />
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Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Turn dough out onto well-floured work surface. Roll out dough to 24x16-inch rectangle. Sprinkle filling evenly over dough. Starting at 1 long side, roll up dough jelly-roll style, enclosing filling. Using large knife dipped in flour, cut roll crosswise into 12 pieces. Transfer rolls to baking sheet, spacing rolls about 3/4 inch apart. Cover baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm draft-free area until almost doubled in volume, about 20 minutes (rolls will be very puffy).<br />
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Bake cinnamon rolls until golden, about 15-20 minutes. Cool rolls 10 minutes on baking sheet.<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I still haven't <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">gotten </span>around to posting this on </span><a href="http://mamajanskitchen.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">my blog</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, but wanted to post it here... I don't care for celery so I usually leave it out of this recipe. I LOVE the texture the barley gives to this soup.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 yellow onion, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 bay leaf</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 cloves garlic, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 cups dry split peas</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup barley or brown rice</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 – 9 cups of water</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 carrots, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 stalks of celery, chopped</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 white potatoes, diced</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup chopped parsley or 3 tablespoons dried</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried basil</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">salt and pepper to taste</span></span></li>
</ul><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a large pot over medium heat, add oil, onion, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender but not burnt. Add 7 cups of water with split peas and barley/rice. Salt and pepper, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for an hour and a half, stirring and adding water if needed.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add carrots, celery, potato and herbs. Simmer for another 30-60 minutes or until veggies are tender and soup has thickened. Check taste to see if it needs more salt or pepper.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serve with crusty bread.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serves 6-8 people.</span></span><br />
Source: <a href="http://www.thecleaneatingmama.com/">The Clean Eating Mama</a>Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814023558126394331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-55019174285749442242009-12-27T13:00:00.001-08:002010-01-01T19:14:34.163-08:00This year we had THE best Christmas dinner that I think I've ever fixed. The star attraction was a 9 lb. rib roast (purchased from Costco). Sides included a potato casserole that was based on a recipe from my sister Eileen, our family's standby Onion Mushroom Casserole, green beans with bacon, onions and garlic, sauteed mushrooms and yummy herb rolls. I've included a couple of recipes here and some of them are in our family cookbook (we still have some cookbooks available. If you'd like to purchase one please leave me a message on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Can-I-Have-Your-Recipe/222261183525?ref=ts">Facebook</a>)Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-19127638468328428992009-12-27T12:59:00.000-08:002010-05-31T21:37:27.525-07:00Foolproof Standing Rib Roast<a href="http://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/foolproof-standing-rib-roast?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F">(print this recipe)</a><br />
The original recipe came from Paula Deen, although my husband says his grandfather used to cook rib roast the same way when he visited him in Savannah, Georgia as a teenager (must be a Southern thing). To save you some time (I spent way too much time trying to find the answer to this question on the internet) it doesn't matter what size rib roast you have; since the thickness of a rib roast is pretty much the same no matter how many pounds it is, the cooking directions are the same. Paula's directions are for a 5 lb. roast, ours was 9 pounds and it came out perfectly done and so tender; the ends were done to medium, the middle was medium rare. We did some tweaking, of course, and here is what we came up with.<br />
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Ingredients: (this is what we used for 9 pounds; adjust according to the size of your roast)<br />
1 standing rib roast <br />
3 Tablespoons kosher salt <br />
1 Tablespoon cracked pepper<br />
2 Tablespoons minced garlic <br />
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The day before roasting, mix the salt, pepper and garlic together and rub all over the roast, including the ends. Wrap well in plastic wrap and refrigerate. The next day, allow the roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour (this is the part we forgot about so we left it in for an additional 10 minutes before we turned the oven off). <br />
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F<br />
Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan with the rib side down and the fatty side up. Roast for 1 hour. Turn off the oven. Leave roast in the oven but do not open the oven door for 3 hours. About 30 - 40 minutes before serving time, turn oven to 375 degrees and reheat the roast. Important: do not remove the roast or open the oven door from the time roast is put in until ready to serve. <br />
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This recipe was so easy because you just put it in the oven and forget about it! And I kid you not, it rivaled any prime rib I've ever had in a restaurant.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-39370676471791271082009-12-27T12:56:00.000-08:002010-01-08T21:09:50.485-08:00Potato Casserole<a href="http://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/potato-casserole-4?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F">(print this recipe)</a><br />
This recipe is based on one from our family cookbook, but since there are a few people in my family who are not fond of onions, I cut back on the onions and added some fresh herbs. Also, since we already had a dish with cheddar cheese, I used Gruyere instead.<br />
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8 medium potatoes, unpeeled<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
1/4 cup butter <br />
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted<br />
1 1/2 cups sour cream<br />
2 green onions, finely chopped ( I used mostly the green ends for a more subtle flavor)<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped, fresh thyme (or to taste)<br />
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or to taste)<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon pepper<br />
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese<br />
1 - 2 Tablespoons butter<br />
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Preheat oven to 350<br />
Spray 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with non stick spray.<br />
Boil potatoes with bay leaf until barely tender. Cool, peel and grate coarsely. Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan and add soup. Stir until smooth. Blend in sour cream, salt, pepper, green onions, herbs and cheese. Mix into potatoes and stir gently until blended. Spoon into casserole dish. Dot with remaining butter and bake, uncovered for 30 - 40 minutes, or until heated through.<br />
Serves about 8Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157328210151155470.post-70664105827160491792009-12-26T20:30:00.000-08:002010-09-25T11:38:50.750-07:00Herb Rolls<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/canihaveyourrecipe/herb-rolls-1?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1">(print this recipe)</a><br />
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3 2/3 cups all purpose flour<br />
1/4 oz. package rapid rise yeast<br />
1/3 cup sugar<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 cup half and half<br />
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter<br />
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten<br />
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<br />
3/4 cup chopped fresh herbs ( I used 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup fresh chives and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme)<br />
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Fit the mixer with the dough hook. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the half and half and the 6 Tablespoons butter, stirring until the butter melts and the liquid registers 120 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. With the mixer on medium low, pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the egg yolks. Mix on medium low until the flour is completely incorporated, 1 - 2 minutes Increase the speed to medium high and knead until the dough is very smooth and elastic and pulls away from the bottom of the bowl, about 5 minutes.<br />
Add the herbs and mix until incorporated.<br />
Scoop the dough out of the bowl and shape into a ball. Lightly grease a bowl and put the dough into it. Cover the top with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot until nearly doubled in size, 45- 55 minutes.<br />
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently press to deflate.<br />
To shape the rolls:<br />
Divide into 16 equal pieces, roll each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan, or shape as desired. (We pinched off smaller pieces and put three balls together into greased muffin cups.) Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until they're doubled in size, 40 - 60 minutes.<br />
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F<br />
Remove the plastic wrap and bake the rolls until they're well browned, 10 - 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.<br />
If making a day ahead, prepare the dough and shape the rolls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Take the rolls out of the fridge about 4 hours before you want to bake them. Set them in a warm place and let them rise as described above. Or bake the rolls a day ahead and store them, well wrapped in foil at room temp. Heat the oven to 300 degrees F and warm the rolls, loosely wrapped in foil, for 5 - 10 minutes.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10691790656678752849noreply@blogger.com0