tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41142122510477351932024-03-14T02:12:29.705-07:00VIOLETS AND AMETHYSTS - A GUIDE TO MAGICAL RECIPESThe hunt for the perfect recipe has begun - all mundane, everyday foods must be transformed to something magical, afterall what good is eating food that is barely edible? I am listing the best of my recipe finds here for you dear readers to enjoy....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-71980567994892573322016-05-23T13:11:00.002-07:002016-05-23T13:11:45.582-07:00FOODS I AM POSITIVE THEY SERVE AT THE BUFFET IN HEAVEN.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have this theory that some foods that are so divinely tasty are the foods we get in heaven. Obviously we probably won't need to eat there but hey if you could choose food for a buffet in heaven what would your favorites be? Here are my top choices along with some recipes to go with them....<br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. Favorite Appetizer -
<b>GUACAMOLE</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I love guacamole so much that
I ate it everyday for lunch during my entire freshman year of high school. This recipe makes some seriously heavenly
guacamole!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>GUACAMOLE</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 medium avocados, seeded
peeled,and diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 onion, finely minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 medium jalapenos, deviened
seeded and diced finely or 1 can green chili<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons cilantro,
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 lime, juice of<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 medium ripe tomatoes,
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">salt and pepper (fresh
grated)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">chili pepper or adobo (dash)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mash avocados till smooth but
with some chunks. Add rest of
ingredients and mix together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2. Favorite Drink - <b>WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I first tasted this at a
little snack bar off a Mexican themed market.
It tastes exactly like you would imagine sticking a straw in a fresh
melon would taste like. It is absolutely
amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups cold water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups watermelon, rind
removed, seeded and chopped into cubes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 tablespoon lime juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a blender or food
processor, combine water, watermelon, sugar, and lime juice until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pour mixture through a
strainer into a pitcher, forcing through most of the pulp. Chill at least 30 minutes before
serving. Serve with or without ice
cubes. As a decorative touch, add slices
or chunks of watermelon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Favorite Soup - <b>HOT AND
SOUR SOUP</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Literally every time I eat
this soup it makes me so incredibly comforted and happy. I don't know what it is about the yummy,
vinegary goodness but it is definitely a cure for what ails you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>HOT AND SOUR SOUP</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> 1 1⁄4 cups water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3⁄4 cup canned bamboo shoot,
drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 large dried shiitake
mushrooms<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 teaspoons dark sesame oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8 ounces boneless skinless
chicken breasts, cut into 2 in thin strips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups fresh mushrooms,
sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1⁄3 cup green onion,
including tops, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 1⁄2 cups chicken stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 teaspoons honey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8 ounces firm tofu, cut into
2 in thin strips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons rice vinegar or
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1⁄4 teaspoon hot red pepper
sauce (to taste)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a small saucepan, bring 1
cup of the water to a boil. Place the bamboo shoots in a small heatproof bowl
and pour 1/2 cup of the boiling water over them; let soak for 5 minutes then
drain. Add the dried mushrooms to the water to the water remaining in the
saucepan and let soak for 15 minutes. Drain the mushrooms through a sieve,
reserving the soaking liquid. Slice the mushrooms, discarding the stems. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over
moderate heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 4 minutes or until no longer pink on
the outside. Add the soaked mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, green onions, stock,
soy sauce, honey, and mushroom soaking liquid. Bring the sauce pan mixture to a
simmer. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix
the cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup water. Stir the cornstarch mixture
into the simmering soup and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the tofu, vinegar, and
red pepper sauce. Cook until the tofu is heated through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4. Favorite Salad - <b>WILTED SPINACH SALAD</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">This is an old fashioned recipe that I can remember my grandmother making, it also has the sweet sour thing going on that my favorite soup does. </span></span></div>
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<u><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON
DRESSING<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 slices bacon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 teaspoons white sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons cider vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 pound spinach<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 pound fresh mushrooms,
sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Place bacon in a large, deep
skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Place
eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil.
Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from hot water, cool, peel and cut in wedges. Return 2 tablespoons bacon
fat to skillet, stir in sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Keep warm. Wash and
remove stems from spinach, dry thoroughly and break into pieces in salad bowl.
Pour warm dressing over and toss until coated. Top salad with mushrooms and
bacon, garnish with egg.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5. Favorite Main Course - <b>GRILLED BEEF BRISKET</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">I love bbq as long as it is made over charcoal. There is something about the scent of charcoal that instantly has my mouth watering. Here is a great recipe that Famous Daves uses for their brisket.</span></span></div>
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<u><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FAMOUS DAVE’S BRISKET<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 - 6 pounds beef brisket,
lean flat only<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup Famous Dave’s Beef
Marinate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons Famous Dave’s
Steak and Burger seasoning<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 onions, peeled and cut into
strips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6 whole garlic cloves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups red wine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups beef stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 bottle Famous Dave’s Texas
Pit BBQ Sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Place brisket in a Ziploc
bag. Pour Famous Dave’s Beef Marinate over top. Seal and refrigerate overnight.
Pull brisket from bag and wipe off any excess marinate. Discard bag and
marinate. Season both sides of brisket with Famous Dave’s Steak and Burger
seasoning. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Heat heavy bottom roasting pan on medium heat with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add brisket and brown both sides until a crust forms. Remove brisket and set
aside. Add onions and garlic to pan and brown, stirring frequently. Add red
wine and scrape bottom of pan to reduce any yummy bits. Reduce wine by half.Add
brisket back into pan placing over onions and garlic. Pour in beef stock and
bring to a boil. Cover pan with lid or foil. Place in oven and roast for 2
hours. Remove brisket from oven, and
skim off any fat that has formed on top. Stir in Famous Dave’s Texas Pit BBQ
Sauce and recover and place back into oven for additional 45 minutes to 1 hour
or until fork tender. Remove brisket
from pan and slice across grain into 1/4 inch slices. Spoon sauce over and
serve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6. Favorite Side Dish - <b>JALAPENO POPPER MASHED POTATOES</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The name on this says it all - decadent appetizer meets comfort food creamy side dish, what's not to love?</span></span></div>
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<u><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">JALAPENO POPPER MASHED
POTATOES<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup butter, divided<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 green onions, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and
minced, or more to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 (8 ounce) package cream
cheese, softened<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup sour cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Place potatoes into a large
pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and
simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large
bowl. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet
over medium heat; cook and stir green onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until
soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix green onion mixture and cream cheese
together in a bowl; add remaining 1/4 cup butter and stir until butter melts.
Add sour cream and mix well. Mix cream
cheese mixture with the potatoes using a potato masher until most of the lumps
are gone; season with salt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7. Favorite Dessert - <b>DEBORAH'S EXTREME CHOCOLATE CAKE</b></span></div>
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CAKE<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups white sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 teaspoons vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup boiling water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Frosting
Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/4 cup butter (or margarine)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 1/3 cups confectioners'
sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/3 cup milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
(175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans. This cake is known for
sticking, you may want to cut out parchment circles to fit your pan, place in
bottom of pan. If you use cocoa powder instead of flour, you won't get that
white residue. Use the first set of
ingredients to make the cake. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, flour,
cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and
vanilla, mix for 3 minutes with an electric mixer. Stir in the boiling water by
hand. Pour evenly into the two prepared pans (note that the batter will be
thin, it's supposed to be - promise!).
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick
inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool
completely. The times are approximate, it can take longer depending on the
weather and your oven. To make the
frosting, use the second set of ingredients. Cream butter until light and fluffy.
Stir in the cocoa and confectioners' sugar alternately with the milk and
vanilla. Beat to a spreading consistency.
Split the layers of cooled cake horizontally, cover the top of each
layer with frosting, then stack them onto a serving plate. Frost the outside of
the cake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Easter this year is coming early! Easter Sunday will be March 27, 2016. Here's a perfect spring meal that is filling and comforting. Perfect for those who have worked up an appetite during an egg hunt!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Easter Dinner<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Deviled eggs <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Aretha Franklin Baked Ham <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Baked Macaroni & Cheese<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Sweet Potatoes<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Soul Food Potato Salad</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Fresh Steamed Asparagus<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Jiffy Corn Muffins <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>Flo’s Millionaire Pie</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Deviled eggs are
always best with a bit of spice to liven them up! <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">DEVILED EGGS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">12 eggs hard boiled
& peeled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/2 cup mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 cup sweet relish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 cup onions,
finely diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">½ Tablespoon mustard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 drop of Tabasco<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/2 teaspoon of Old
Bay or Seasoning salt <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">¼ teaspoon black
pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">¼ teaspoon garlic
powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Paprika<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Slice the eggs
vertically and place yolks in a large bowl.
Mash up the yolks. Stir in the mayo, relish, dill, onions, mustard,
Tabasco, seasoning salt, black pepper, & garlic powder. Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture into the eggs.
Sprinkle with paprika. Chill until cold
and serve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This is hands down
the Best baked ham I have ever tried! It
certainly earns my RESPECT </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "wingdings"; font-size: 12.0pt;">J</span></i></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">ARETHA FRANKLIN HAM<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (12 -14 lb) fully
cooked bone-in ham<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">whole cloves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (16 ounce) box
light brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3 tablespoons yellow
mustard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (8 ounce) jar
maraschino cherries, drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (12 ounce) ginger
ale (golden is best if you can find it ( but pale is ok too)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (20 ounce) can
pineapple rings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">baker's coconut (to
garnish) (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Heat oven to 350
degrees F. Using a paring knife, score
the ham, creating a diamond pattern. Insert cloves into the corners of each
diamond. Place the ham on a rack set in
a 12 x 15-inch roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil, and bake until ham
appears juicy, about 30 minutes. Place
brown sugar and mustard in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. Gradually add ginger ale to brown sugar
mixture until a pourable consistency is achieved; you may not need the whole
can. Remove ham from oven and remove
foil. Pour brown sugar mixture over ham. Make sure you coat the sides too. Cover ham with foil, return to oven, and cook
for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes.
Remove foil for last 20 minutes. Remove ham from oven. Arrange pineapple rings and maraschino
cherries in a docorative pattern on ham, securing them with toothpicks. Baste the fruit. Bake ham until fruit is heated through, 7 to
10 minutes. Sprinkle ham with coconut
garnish, if desired<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I think if I ever
left this dish off a holiday menu there would be a major revolt in our family!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">10 ounces elbow
macaroni <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (8 ounce) packages
shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( 2cups)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (8 ounce) packages
Velveeta cheese, pasteurized processed cheese, cut up <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 cup butter, cut
into pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3 eggs, slightly
beaten<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2 (10 3/4 ounce)
cans condensed cheddar cheese soup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 teaspoon
seasoning salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 teaspoon ground
pepper ( white if you have it)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Let cheeses and
butter stand at room temperature. Cook
macaroni according to package directions until almost al dente'.Drain macaroni
and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 cup
shredded cheese and Velveeta cubes to hot pasta and stir gently til cheeses
start to melt. In a medium mixing bowl,
whisk the eggs, butter, soup, salt and pepper.
Stir this mixture into the cooked macaroni mixture. Transfer half into a 13x9 sprayed baking
dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded
cheese. Top with remaining macaroni
mixture. Bake covered at 325 degrees for
30 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded
cheese. Return to oven and bake 15
minutes more until cheese is melted and bubbly brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving to meld
flavors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><b><i><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sweet potatoes and
ham just go together like Bert & Ernie, I can’t imagine one without the
other!</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (40 ounce) can
bruce cut yams, drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/2 cup brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 egg, beaten<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">4 tablespoons melted
butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (16 ounce) bag
miniature marshmallows<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Butter 1 quart
baking dish. Heat oven to 350
degrees. Mash yams in a large bowl and
add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg, and melted butter. Mix well.
Place 1/2 mixture in baking dish.
Top with a layer of marshmallows, then add remaining mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining
marshmallows. Bake for another 10
minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This potato salad is
the best and easiest recipe you can find!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">7 large potatoes,
boiled & peeled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">7 eggs, hard-boiled
& peeled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2 cups mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 3⁄4 cups minced
onions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3⁄4 cup sweet pickle
relish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3 -4 celery ribs,
diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 teaspoon celery
seed(optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1⁄2 teaspoon salt
(or to taste)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">fresh ground pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">paprika<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Slice potatoes into
a large serving bowl. Coarsely chop eggs
with the potatoes. In a small mixing
bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour
dressing over potatoes and eggs, stir gently to coat all. Garnish with slices of hard boiled eggs and a
dusting of paprika. Serve chilled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This recipe was
given to me by a wonderful woman I worked with that is now passed away. She made this almost every holiday. It is really decadent and delicious!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b><u>FLO’S MILLIONAIRE
PIE</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (14 ounce) can
sweetened condensed milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 cup pecans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">halved maraschino
cherries (drained and patted dry) (to taste)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 cup fresh lemon
juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (20 ounce) can
crushed pineapple<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (8 ounce)
container Cool Whip<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2 graham cracker pie
crusts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #31859c; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mix all ingredients
together. Fill pie crusts. Refrigerate 1 hour or more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">We have two holidays this year in March! St. Patrick's Day is March 17 and Easter Sunday is March 27. I have dueling decorations up right now for both Easter and St. Patricks Day, I did keep all the decor in a green theme so there wouldn't be too much of a war between them. I will be posting both the St Patrick's Day dinner I have planned and the Easter Lunch. Here is my special Luck of the Irish dinner - easy to make and perfect for your leprechauns!</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">St.
Patrick’s Day Dinner Menu<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Corned Beef & Cabbage <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Potato Rolls with Butter <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Guinness Beer and green tinted 7up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Chocolate mint pie <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-family: "bookman old style" , serif;"><i><b>This corned beef recipe has the inclusion of bacon and beer which adds lots of dimensions of flavor!</b></i></span></h4>
<b><u><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">CORNED BEEF &
CABBAGE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3 to 4 pound corned beef brisket<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">5 carrots<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">5 potatoes, cut in chunks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 medium head cabbage, cut in wedges<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 medium onion, peeled and cut up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3 strips crumbled bacon with bacon grease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 (12 ounce) can beer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/2 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Seasoning packet that comes with brisket<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/2 teaspoon black pepper <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Put brisket in the bottom of the slow cooker and add in order
bacon, potatoes, carrots, onion and cabbage on top. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour
over brisket and vegetables. Cook on low
7 or 8 hours or high about 5 hours. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: lime;">These potato rolls are relatively easy to make since the recipe just calls for potato flakes (instant mashed potatoes).</span></i></h4>
<b><u><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">POTATO ROLLS</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 tablespoon sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">3/4 cup warm water (120° to 130°)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/2 cup warm milk (120° to 130°)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 cup butter, melted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/4 cup mashed potato flakes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In another bowl, combine water, milk and butter; stir in potato flakes. Let
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The Christmas Eve's I remember as a child were always filled with a certain magic. I don't remember much of the menus other than my mom always served "fancy food" and would open the tins of cookies that she had baked the previous week. I like to recreate that special magical feeling now with my own family every Christmas Eve. Our menus have changed over the years but the spirit of the meal hasn't. We still have my best dinnerware out, candlelight, cocktails and soft Christmas music playing. I normally make my rendition of "fancy food" just as my mom did. My company gives me a wonderful boneless ham and a sausage/cheese gift box every year so I am baking the ham and serving it with rolls for finger sandwiches, setting out a cheese plate, and making some dips and appetizers along with cookies for a fun festive Christmas party feeling. Our favorite signature Christmas cocktail has for years been Emeril's Poinsettia Cocktail - nothing beats it, the perfect holiday drink! Here is our menu for this year.....</div>
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Baked ham served with a basket of Hawaiian rolls</div>
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My son Max's favorite appetizer - Bacon cheese rollups</div>
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My sister Heidi's husband's family tradition - Hashbrown Casserole</div>
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Vegetable platter with classic dill dip</div>
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Retro clam dip with ruffles potato chips</div>
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Cold shrimp platter with cocktail sauce</div>
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Rotel Christmas salsa with tortilla chips</div>
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Cookie and candy platter</div>
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Poinsettia cocktails and sparkling cider </div>
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<b><u>POINSETTIA COCKTAIL</u></b></div>
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1/4 cup vodka</div>
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1/4 cup Champagne</div>
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1/2 cup cranberry juice</div>
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2 strips orange zest, each about 1/4-inch wide and 2 inches long</div>
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Combine the vodka, Champagne and juice in a large-stemmed red wine glass. Add crushed ice and stir until the mixture is well chilled. Twist the orange strips over the glass, drop them in, and serve.</div>
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<b><u>1960’s STYLE CLAM DIP</u></b></div>
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1 can chopped clams</div>
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1 package cream cheese</div>
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1 dash Worcestershire sauce</div>
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1 dash garlic powder</div>
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1/2 teaspoon lemon juice</div>
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Mix all ingredients together in blender. Serve with ruffle potato chips.</div>
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<b><u>ROTEL CHRISTMAS SALSA<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Mix all ingredients. To increase
heat, add canned or fresh jalapenos to taste.
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<b><u>OLD FASHIONED SHRIMP COCKTAIL
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1 teaspoon fresh dill weed, chopped fine</div>
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine</div>
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1 (10 ounce) cans undiluted cream of mushroom soup</div>
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3/4 cup sour cream</div>
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1/3 cup melted butter</div>
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper ( or to taste)</div>
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2 cups grated cheddar cheese ( more to top after baking if desired)</div>
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1 small onion, chopped</div>
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1 1/4 cups powder sugar</div>
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1/2 cup rum or bourbon</div>
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2 tablespoons white corn syrup ( one brand is Karo)</div>
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3 1/2 cups flour</div>
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt</div>
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1 tablespoon water</div>
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7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut</div>
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30 large marshmallows</div>
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1⁄4 teaspoon green food coloring</div>
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We have a tradition of having a special breakfast as a family every Christmas morning. Since I hit upon this french toast recipe years ago, it is now the most requested breakfast and hence our special Christmas morning breakfast. I make it special with bacon wrapped sausages and fruit and whipped creme offered as toppings as well as a special Christmas cup of coffee. It is the perfect amount, not too much but special enough for such a holiday.</div>
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<b><u>Berry Sauce for French Toast</u></b><br />
4 cups of blackberries, fresh or frozen<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice<br />
1 tbsp corn starch<br />
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Combine blackberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir as sugar mixes with blackberry juice and melts, about 2-3 minutes. In a small bowl combine lemon juice and corn starch. Stir in the lemon mixture into the blackberries. Bring to a boil and allow to cook for another 2 minutes as the sauce thickens.<br />
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1/4 cup chilled whipping cream<br />
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar<br />
1 tablespoon brandy<br />
1 cup freshly ground coffee (preferably a mild roast such s Colombian)<br />
5 teaspoons ground cardamom<br />
1 tablespoon sugar<br />
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
7 cups water<br />
Place ground coffee, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in coffee filter. Using spoon, mix gently. Add water to coffee maker and brew according to manufacturer's instructions. Divide coffee among 8 cups. Garnish each with a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately.<br />
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4 eggs<br />
⅔ cup whole milk<br />
⅓ cup all-purpose flour<br />
⅓ cup granulated sugar<br />
½ teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
¼ teaspoon salt<br />
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
6 slices thick bread (such as Texas toast)<br />
3 tablespoons butter<br />
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Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium/low heat. When the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter. If butter smokes, your pan is too hot, turn down the heat. Drop each bread slice into the batter for about 30 seconds per side. Let some of the batter drip off then drop the bread into the buttered pan. Cook each battered bread slice for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Add more butter to the pan as needed to cook all the french toast. Serve three slices of french toast per plate. Dust each serving with a little powdered sugar.<br />
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1 (12 -16 ounce) packages bacon ( not thick sliced, thinner bacon works better, inexpensive is fine)<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Open the packages of bacon and cut the whole slab into thirds across the bacon pieces. I usually cut them straight out of the refrigerator while they're cold, then allow them to warm a bit before wrapping the Smokies - the bacon is more pliable when not very cold, and makes it easier to work with awkwardly-shaped pieces. To make assembly even easier, line up pieces of bacon on your cutting board or a clean counter. Wrap each Lit'l Smokie in a 1/3-cut piece of bacon, then secure with a toothpick. Lay wrapped Smokies on a sheet pan. Tilting the toothpick downward makes lining them up a bit easier. (If you are making a double or triple batch with a Costco-sized 3-pound package of Smokies, continue wrapping until you run of room on your sheet pan, and then - just to make the overall assembly easier - can continue wrapping until you run out of the Smokies and simply put them in a bowl until you can lay them out on another sheet pan later or when your first one is out of the oven. If you run out of bacon before Smokies, you can cut some strips of bacon lengthwise to make additional slices so that you'll have enough.). Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of brown sugar on each Smokie - I simply sprinkle by hand. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes.<br />
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Thanksgiving is family, togetherness, thankfulness and all of those good things but if you are doing the cooking it can also be a lot of work! This year to make it easier on the cook (namely me!) we are doing a traditional meal with slight twists to make it more flavorful and best of all not too much work! </div>
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Old fashioned relish tray with veggies, olives, pickles, cheese, sausage, chilled shrimp</div>
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Brined and herb roasted turkey with</div>
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Jalapeno popper mashed potatoes</div>
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Deborah's famous collard greens</div>
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Note - our relish tray will contain celery, radishes, black & green olives, green onions, cubed cheese and summer sausage and chilled cooked shrimp with cocktail sauce</div>
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Stir all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Taste and season with more pepper as needed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.</div>
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar</div>
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3 teaspoons peppercorns</div>
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Combine all ingredients in a stock pot, bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minute Allow brine to cool completely. Rinse turkey under cook running water, inside and out (remove giblets from cavity). pat turkey dry with paper towels, then immerse turkey in cooled brine. Turkey should be completely submerged in liquid. Cover the pot and refrigerate for 8-10 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove turkey, rinse, pat dry and roast as usual.</div>
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2 tablespoons soul seasoning (I swear by Sylvia's Secret Seasoning)</div>
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Drain the pan drippings for the roasted turkey through a fine strainer. Let sit and then remove any fat from the top of the drippings. Add in chicken broth or water to make 4 cups if necessary. In a medium saucepan, melt margarine or butter. Add in lots of black pepper. Add in 1/2 cup flour plus 3 tablespoons; constantly whisk for about 3 minutes over low heat. Slowly add in the 4 cups turkey broth/drippings; whisk constantly over medium-low heat until bubbly and thickened (about 3 minutes). Use right away or keep warm over lowest heat setting, whisk again before serving.</div>
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(Omit butter the recipe calls for as it was already used to saute vegetables.) Pour over stuffing/vegetables mixture and mix well. Stuff your chicken or turkey. For a side dish place stuffing in a baking dish; cover and bake for 15 to 25 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.</div>
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Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix green onion mixture and cream cheese together in a bowl; add remaining 1/4 cup butter and stir until butter melts. Add sour cream and mix well. Mix cream cheese mixture with the potatoes using a potato masher until most of the lumps are gone; season with salt.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-49285222440075854442015-06-03T13:00:00.000-07:002015-06-03T13:00:27.809-07:00TRADITIONAL MILWAUKEE SUMMER FOODS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here in Milwaukee there are certain recipes that everyone cooks every summer. They are die hard recipes that from year to year are classics. Brats and beer describes the Milwaukee summer to a T. Very easy to make and something that everyone loves. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 dozen brats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beer, to cover<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium large sweet
onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 ounces (1/2 stick)
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Place brats in a Dutch oven with onions and
butter, cover the brats with beer. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer until
brats are cooked. Remove brats and set aside beer mixture. Grill brats until
golden brown and return to beer mixture until ready to serve. Serve brats on
fresh baked brat buns with sauerkraut, onions, green peppers, ketchup, and/or
mustard</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">At custard stands (another Milwaukee institution) a favorite dish is borrowed from our neighbor, Chicago. The Chicago hot dog is another tradition of the Milwaukee summer.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tablespoon sweet green pickle relish</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tablespoon chopped onion</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place hot dog in water, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove hot dog and set aside. Carefully place a steamer basket into the pot and steam the hot dog bun 2 minutes or until warm. Place hot dog in the steamed bun. Pile on the toppings in this order: yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. The tomatoes should be nestled between the hot dog and the top of the bun. Place the pickle between the hot dog and the bottom of the bun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-10379054935941723572015-04-21T13:51:00.002-07:002015-04-21T13:51:47.457-07:00MORE WEEKLY MEAL PLANNING - ADAPTING FOR WARMER WEATHER AHEAD...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meal planning with themed days went over quite well with my family, especially my partner who gives me the sad puppy eyes look and says, "What happened to Taco Tuesdays?". Well climbing back on the wagon we go with the meal planning! This one is for next week, I am adapting it for the warmer weather ahead with things like healthy Wednesdays and BBQ Saturdays. Although it is snowing today here in WI, I have faith that the summer will actually come, well maybe anyway!<br />
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<strong>MEATLOAF MONDAYS</strong><br />
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This again doesn't have to be meatloaf just have that kind of retro meal feel for the meal. Think comfort retro food, perfect for those crushingly depressing back to work Mondays! This upcoming Monday I am making a family favorite - Stuffed Peppers. Stuffed Peppers is a dish my mom always made for the family and I have put a slightly spicier, cheesier spin on my mom's classic dish. This is pretty much a one dish meal although a warm veggie on the side is nice. I usually serve it with saltine crackers on the side as that is how my mom always served it when I was growing up. <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">6 large <a href="http://www.food.com/about/sweet-pepper-150"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">green bell
peppers</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1 lb <a href="http://www.food.com/about/beef-199"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">lean ground beef</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2 tablespoons finely
chopped <a href="http://www.food.com/about/onion-148"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">onions</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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pepper</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">¼ teaspoon red pepper
flakes<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> 2 cups <a href="http://www.food.com/about/rice-160"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">rice</span></a> (measured dry,
before cooking) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2 cans corn, drained<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1 (24 ounce) spaghetti
sauce (any flavor – your choice)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2 cups grated cheese (any
flavor- your choice)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Cut thin slice from stem
end of each pepper. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse. Place peppers, with
tops, upright in ungreased 9x12 inch glass baking dish. Cover with plastic
wrap; microwave until hot, 3 to 4 minutes--(note: do NOT cook peppers until
done, you are just blanching them, 3 to 4 minutes should be plenty, depending
on the size of your peppers). Cook and stir hamburger and onion until hamburger
is light brown; drain if necessary. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, pepper
flakes, cooked rice, corn, ¾ of the grated cheese and 1 cup of the tomato
sauce; heat through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stuff each pepper
with hamburger mixture; stand upright in ungreased baking dish, 9x12 inches.
Pour remaining sauce over peppers. Replace tops (stem ends) on peppers. Cover
with foil; cook in 350 degree F oven 45 minutes. Uncover; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sprinkle with remaining cheese and cook 15
minutes longer. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Again, this can be any Latin/Tex Mex inspired meal - anything from Paella to Frito Pie and everything in between! This Tuesday I am trying out a new recipe called Lime Chicken Tacos served with a side of black beans.</span><br />
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lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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red wine vinegar<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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lime, juice of<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>teaspoon white sugar<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄2
teaspoon ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>green onions, chopped<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>teaspoon dried oregano<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">10<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6-inch flour tortillas<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tomatoes, diced<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup
shredded lettuce (or cilantro)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup
shredded monterey jack cheese<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup
salsa<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Saute
chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. </span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Add
vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. </span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Simmer
for an extra 10 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heat an iron
skillet over medium heat. </span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Place a
tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. </span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Repeat
with remaining tortillas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve lime
chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and
salsa.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><strong> </strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span><strong> HEALTHY HUMPDAYS</strong><br />
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I changed the title of this to reflect the upcoming warm weather. This day can be fish & veggies, a main dish salad or soup - whatever spells light and healthy to you. This week I am making a baked fish dish along with a baked potato and garden salad. This was one of my favorite meals when I was pregnant.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">12 -16
ounces tilapia fillets<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 lemon,
juice of<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup
chopped <a href="http://www.food.com/about/parsley-171"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">fresh parsley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">4
tablespoons <a href="http://www.food.com/about/butter-141"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">butter</span></a>, divided<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2
tablespoons <a href="http://www.food.com/about/olive-oil-495"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">olive oil</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4-1⁄2
cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/flour-64"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">flour</span></a>, for dusting fish<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Chop
parsley and put aside. Juice lemon and put aside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Melt 2 tbs. butter and the olive oil in
non-stick skillet<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lightly dust fish
fillets in flour, season if desired with salt and pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When butter stops bubbling, add fish and
saute 3-4 min on first side. </span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Turn and
finish second side 3-4 min, until done and flaky. Remove to plate and keep
warm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add remaining 2tbs. butter to
skillet and melt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir in lemon juice
and parsley quickly and pour immediately over fish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong></strong><br />
<strong>ANIME ASIAN THURSDAYS</strong><br />
<strong></strong><br />
This can be any sort of Asian inspired meal. I like to make things like stirfries or something of that sort because it is guaranteed I will be tired come Thursday and ready for a quick meal. This Thursday will be a one dish meal of beef and veggies quickly stirfried in a relatively uncomplicated sauce.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">KOREAN BEEF STIRFRY<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">½ lb <a href="http://www.food.com/about/beef-199"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">boneless beef sirloin</span></a> or 1⁄2 lb <a href="http://www.food.com/about/beef-round-cuts-818"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">top round beef</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/green-onion-363"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">green onion</span></a>, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/soy-sauce-473"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">soy sauce</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2 <a href="http://www.food.com/about/garlic-165"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">garlic cloves</span></a>, minced<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2
tablespoons sesame oil<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1
tablespoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/sesame-seed-344"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sesame seeds</span></a>, crushed<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄2 teaspoon
<a href="http://www.food.com/about/red-pepper-flakes-507"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">dried red pepper flakes</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1
tablespoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/sugar-139"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sugar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄2
teaspoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/pepper-337"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">pepper</span></a> (to taste)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄3 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/water-459"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">cold water</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1
tablespoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/cornstarch-137"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">cornstarch</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2
tablespoons cooking oil<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/carrot-213"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">carrot</span></a>, peeled and julienned<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/broccoli-206"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">broccoli floret</span></a>, sliced<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/cauliflower-214"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">cauliflower floret</span></a>, sliced<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Slice
beef across the grain into bite-size strips. (If beef is partially frozen it is
easier to slice).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Combine green onions,
soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seed, red pepper flakes, sugar and
pepper; add meat and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Drain
meat, reserving marinade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dissolve
cornstarch in water and add to reserved marinade, mixing well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat;
add 1 tablespoon oil, then add carrots and stir fry 3 minutes. Add broccoli and
cauliflower slices and stir-fry 2 minutes (until vegetables are crisp-tender).
Remove vegetables and keep warm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add
remaining oil to pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add half the beef
to hot pan and stir-fry 2- 3 minutes (until brown). Remove beef and stir-fry
remaining meat. Return all meat to pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir
marinade a little and pour into skillet or wok. Cook and stir until thickened
and bubbly. Stir in the vegies. Cover and cook 1 minute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve over hot rice.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">This can be anything Italian inspired and yes frozen or takeout pizza counts for tired mommies! This Friday we will be doing just that - takeout pizza from Pizza Hut! Hey it is on sale $7.99 for a large and I will have been slaving over a hot stove all week LOL!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><strong>BBQ SATURDAY</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><o:p>I also changed this as it used to be board games on Saturdays and family friendly "junk food" type of meals. Now that the weather is warming up here and there we have been braving the elements and getting the grill going. This Saturday I am making some kabobs. This was the very first company dinner item I ever made when I first started cooking - I love these to this day. </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><o:p></o:p></span>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1/4cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/wine-vinegar-493"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">wine vinegar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄2 cup
vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/ketchup-156"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ketchup</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1
teaspoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/salt-359"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">salt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄2
teaspoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/oregano-334"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">oregano</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4
teaspoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/pepper-337"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">black pepper</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2
tablespoons <a href="http://www.food.com/about/worcestershire-sauce-176"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Worcestershire sauce</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chopped <a href="http://www.food.com/about/onion-148"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">onion</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">2 cloves
minced <a href="http://www.food.com/about/garlic-165"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">garlic</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><a href="http://www.food.com/about/sweet-pepper-150"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">green pepper</span></a>, cut into squares<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">red
pepper, cut into squares<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pepper, cut into squares<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 small <a href="http://www.food.com/about/onion-148"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">onion</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><a href="http://www.food.com/about/tomato-151"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">cherry tomatoes</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><a href="http://www.food.com/about/mushroom-110"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">mushroom</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fresh zucchini rounds</div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">Mix
together first nine ingredients for marinade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Add meat, stir to coat, then cover and refrigerate overnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alternate cubes of meat with pepper squares,
small onions, zucchinis, tomatoes and mushrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place
on charcoal grill, turning often until meat is done to your liking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note: I like to blanch the onions and green
peppers first before placing on the skewers. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><strong>SOUL FOOD SUNDAY</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><strong></strong></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">This day is all about a nice home cooked meal and the family getting together over the dinner table. While I love to cook traditional soul food recipes, your "soul food" might be whatever ethnic tradition you grew up with in your family. This Sunday I plan to make a </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">family favorite of Salisbury steak along with mashed potatoes, honey carrots, brown and serve rolls. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">SALISBURY STEAK</span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b> </div>
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 (10
1/2 ounce) can french onion soup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 1⁄2
lbs <a href="http://www.food.com/about/beef-199"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ground beef</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄2 cup
dry breadcrumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1 <a href="http://www.food.com/about/egg-142"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">egg</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/salt-359"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">salt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄8
teaspoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/pepper-337"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ground black pepper</span></a>, to
taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablespoon <a href="http://www.food.com/about/flour-64"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">all-purpose flour</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;">1⁄4 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/ketchup-156"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ketchup</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I posted on this topic a while back as I valiantly tried to fit this in to my family's schedule. After going off the wagon on meal planning I am climbing back on as I have way too much going on in my life to not meal plan! Meal planning will eliminate calls to my office at 4pm asking "Mom, what's for dinner?" and generally make my life easier as I will remember there actually is such a thing as dinner to be made and hopefully defrost accordingly! I themed my days according to the foods that my family likes. I have two teenage boys and a 20 year old daughter as well as a significant other who is a picky eater so it gets interesting trying to find something that everyone will actually eat. My partner will not eat nuts, mayo, beans or any green vegetable that he deems "looks like grass". I still make foods with these items in it but I make sure they are side dishes and not the main meal so that he will enjoy dinner as well. My daughter and younger son are very open on the things they will eat, my daughter only has one item she won't eat which are spaghetti noodles so I just boil a bit of a different shaped pasta for her when I make spaghetti (which is my favorite meal!). My middle son seems to survive on protein. He won't eat potatoes, most vegetables, not much fruit, nothing containing mayo, mustard, or any condiment except ketchup- it gets pretty interesting trying to feed him as well. sigh.... So hence the necessity of menu planning! I tried to pick fun themes that my teens would identify with and enjoy. Read on and tell me what you think and what days your family might enjoy..</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b>Mondays are any sort of food you might find at a diner - hamburgers, blue plate special type items, even breakfast for dinner. These items are easy to cook comfort food that seem especially suited to those horrible back to work Mondays. </b></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b>This upcoming Monday we are going to have a favorite diner menu item of Sloppy Joes. In the city I live in we have an upscale grocery store that sells Sloppy Joe meat at a high markup price in their deli. This is their recipe that is the best Sloppy Joe I have ever tried! I normally serve something easy such as potato chips and cut up veggies as a side, possibly coleslaw if I am feeling ambitious that evening.</b></span></div>
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<b>Taco Tuesday can be interpreted with basically any Mexican food. Fajitas, enchiladas, even Mexican pizza would all be welcomed in our house. Tacos are my partners favorite dinner food although after he eats about a half dozen I get to hear about how his stomach hurts all evening!</b></div>
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<b>This upcoming Tuesday I am going to go a bit healthier and make chicken fajitas. These fajitas are chicken breast marinated in a fajita marinade and served on grilled corn tortillas with fresh pico de gallo, cilantro and queso fresco along with a squeeze of lime. I am sharing both my recipe for fresh pico de gallo and the recipe for the fajita marinade here. You can either fry the chicken in a skillet, grill it or bake it at 350 - your choice...each method works well. This recipe is relatively low calorie, but it makes a nice salad as well if you want to not deal with those pesky carbs from the tortillas. The fajitas alone tend to be filling, but a good side with this are some spicy black beans. So pop open a Corona, slice your limes and enjoy Taco Tuesday! </b></div>
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<b>It's Hot Dish Hump Day. A Hot Dish at our house is something retro and homey. Along the lines of a pot roast in the crockpot or a casserole in the oven. Something you remember your mom making from your childhood.</b></div>
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<b>This upcoming Hump Day (Wednesday) I am going to use up some diced ham I have in the freezer and make one of my family's favorite casseroles - Scallop potatoes and ham. I will be holding back a bit of this ham to combine with diced leftovers of Tuesday's fajita chicken for our Asian meal on Thursday. I try to either freeze leftovers immediately or use them up quickly so we don't have food waste. Of course leftovers are always welcomed for lunches the next day! I normally serve a side vegetable or tossed salad with this type of meal. Since I am calorie counting I will slip a piece of baked fish in the oven for myself to eat with the veggie side dish as this tends to get a bit heavy with potatoes and cheese but my kids and my honey just love it.</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown. Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss. Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.). Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top). </span></div>
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<b>Anime Thursday is a special day for my youngest son. He is a huge Anime fan which is a Japanese animation technique. Any Asian style food is fine for this one - Japanese, Thai, Chinese or whatever. After dinner my son and I will spend some time together watching Anime which he introduced me to and I now enjoy. </b></div>
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<b>Friday night is Italiano night! I know a lot of people do fish on Friday but my issue is my family doesn't like fish. Only I love baked fish so if I want to eai it I sneak in a piece of baked fish while serving for example a casserole or heavier meal to the rest of my family. These days I am calorie counting so plan to do this for myself instead of the more calorie dense scallop potatoes and ham on Wednesday that I am serving the rest of the family. So anyway I thought Italian might be a good wind down type food on Friday as it is easy to cook comfort type food that everyone likes. Not to mention pizza is an Italian food so cheating by ordering in can be done as well!</b></div>
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<b>This upcoming Friday I am making a quick dish that everyone loves. It is economical and delicious and best of all - fast and easy! When I make spaghetti I freeze the leftover meat sauce so I usually just have to defrost the sauce to make this dish. I top the pizza with pepperonis as well as my guys lovvvve pepperoni pizza! The side dish with my Italian dishes is always a simple tossed salad with Italian vinagrette dressing.</b></div>
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<b>Saturday is family game night! This means anything goes for dinner but generally something fun. Then after dinner is cleared away it is time for a board game or card game. Yes I have teens so they humor me with this and I get to make them actually talk to me away from the video games and constant headphones in their ears!</b></div>
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<b>This Saturday I am making an okay not healthy but definitely fun type of meal! Chili dogs with homemade french fries! Yes I know major calorie fest here but it's the weekend and time for some fun! Along with the french fries I like serving veggies with ranch dipping sauce to at least pretend I am serving something healthy! LOL</b></div>
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<b> For my calorie counting I mainly eat what the family eats during the week but do it on a very portioned type of scale. A bit of the main dish and a lot of veggies. Weekends I make my free days from calorie counting but I have found one happy thing though, I am so busy on weekends I normally find myself only eating one meal a day sometimes so it all kind of works out in the end. Here is my recipe for homemade french fries and some great hot dog chili sauce that freezes well....</b></div>
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<b>I discovered what is termed as "Soul Food" when I was dating my ex husband who took me to an African American large picnic. There I discovered the best food I had ever tasted! Large pans of creamy macaroni and cheese, collard greens simmered all day over an open fire pit, grilled chicken, tender bbq ribs and all kinds of wonderful salads and desserts. I vowed to learn to cook all of these things, (back then I could barely boil water!) and I have. Now on Sundays I enjoy fussing over my family and making these wonderful from scratch based meals. It is nice having the family all sit down to a wonderful meal complete with a homemade dessert. </b></div>
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<b>This upcoming Sunday I am planning to make some Greek baked chicken drumsticks, dressing, fresh green beans, corn muffins and an apple pie. Here is my recipe for the drumsticks and some home made dressing.....</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> ¾ cup finely chopped</span><a href="http://www.food.com/about/onion-148" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> onion</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 1⁄2 cups chopped</span><a href="http://www.food.com/about/celery-216" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> celery</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> (with leaves)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">1⁄2 cup chopped</span><a href="http://www.food.com/about/parsley-171" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> fresh parsley</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup</span><a href="http://www.food.com/about/butter-141" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"> butter</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cook and stir onion and celery in butter in 10 to 12 inch skillet until onion is tender. Stir in about 1/3 of the bread cubes. Turn into a deep bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss. bake it in a greased dish,at 350°F until golden brown on top (about 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes more). Don't overbake!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This year instead of offering a menu
as in previous years I thought I would offer some great recipes to pick and
choose from for your own Easter entertaining. I included several great
recipe versions of classic Easter dinner foods from appetizers to desserts.
Enjoy and I hope you have a joyous holiday! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are not the usual bland deviled egg. They have a nice spice and tang to
them that is not too heavy but definitely flavorful. I originally got
this recipe from the blogger Divas can cook.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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large bowl. Mash up the yolks. Stir in the mayo, relish, dill,
onions, mustard, Tabasco, seasoning salt, black pepper, & garlic powder.
Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture into the eggs. Sprinkle with paprika.
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup mayonnaise</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup sour cream</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon dill weed</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon minced onion</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon parsley</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon seasoning salt</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower","serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 dash Tabasco sauce</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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but when I served it at a party my guests couldn't stop raving over it.
It has this salty sweet thing going on that is amazing!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups finely chopped </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/pecan-276"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">pecans</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, divided into two one
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup finely chopped </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/sweet-pepper-150"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">green bell pepper or chopped jalapeno pepper</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons grated </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/onion-148"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">onions</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> or 2 tablespoons finely
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form into a ball. Reserve 2nd cup of pecans for topping.
Refrigerate overnight. Before serving, roll cheese ball in reserved
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Baked Ham store hams. Of course you don't need to invest in a blow torch,
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found a nice very quick broil is a good substitute.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">COPYCAT HONEY BAKED HAM STORE HAM</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat oven to 375°F. Place ham, cut end down, in a large
baking pan. Mix pear nectar and orange juice in a bowl. Bake ham
for 15 minutes per pound basting frequently with juices.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mix brown sugar and honey together in a small bowl. Brush
mixture over ham and bake for another hour or until internal temperature reads
140°F. Honey Baked Ham corporation uses a butane torch to caramelize the
glaze to a crust.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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craze on the internet but I just discovered it myself. This chicken is
amazing and to me for some reason lemon means springtime and sunshine.
So hence a great Easter recipe!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 lb chicken</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">olive oil</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">zest of 2 lemons</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10 cloves garlic, skin left on</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 ½ cups milk</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat
the oven to375°F, and find a snug-fitting pot for the chicken. Season it
generously all over, and fry it in a little olive oil, turning the chicken to
get an even colour all over, until golden. Remove from the heat, put the
chicken on a plate, and throw away the oil left in the pot. This will leave you
with tasty sticky goodness at the bottom of the pan which will give you a
lovely caramel flavour later on. Put your chicken back in the pot with
the rest of the ingredients, and cook in the preheated oven for 1½ hours. Baste
with the cooking juice when you remember. The lemon zest will sort of split the
milk, making a sauce which is absolutely fantastic. To serve, pull the
meat off the bones and divide it onto your plates. Spoon over plenty of juice
and the little curds.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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Easter ham? How about beef? This dressed up French style pot roast
is elegant enough tasting to serve to company and being a pot roast not as
expensive as other beef cuts.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/about/wine-184"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">dry red wine</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 1⁄2 cups beef stock</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dust meat with flour. Brown meat in olive
oil on high heat. Set aside meat and turn down to medium heat. Add
potatoes, carrots and garlic and cook gently for 15 minutes. Add tomato
paste and herbs and cook for another 5 minutes. Add wine and beef stock
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<span style="background: rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My favorite Boston Market item are those
delicious dill new potatoes they serve , I could forget the chicken and just
eat a plate of those alone! Here is a copycat recipe to make these
wonderful little spuds!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 tablespoons butter, melted</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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quarters in half, so that you have eight wedges from each potato. Steam
the sliced potatoes on a steamer rack over boiling water in a large, covered
saucepan for 10 minutes, or until the tip of a knife encounters just a little
resistance when stuck into the potatoes. The potatoes will cook a bit
more after they come off the heat, so you want to be sure not to overcook them.
Combine the melted butter, dill, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
When the potatoes are cooked, dump them into a medium bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour the garlic butter over the potatoes,
then gently toss the potatoes until they are well-coated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be careful not to toss the potatoes too much
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probably thanks to the Easter bunny! This recipe is a copycat recipe of
the baby carrot dish that Cracker Barrel restaurant serves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1⁄4 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/about/butter-141"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">butter</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (melted)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1⁄4 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/about/honey-155"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">honey</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Melt bacon grease in boiler. Add carrots
and enough water to cover the top of carrots. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cover with a lid and place on medium heat and
bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until
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and holidays go hand in hand. I am sure there would be a revolt staged if
I didn't make macaroni and cheese as a holiday side dish. This recipe is
hands down the very best recipe I have tried and I think I have tried them all!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Transfer half into a 13x9 sprayed baking dish. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Top with remaining
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Return to oven
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another dish I love making for holidays as it just adds that holiday feel to
the meal and I am a sucker for toasted marshmallows!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 (16 ounce) bag </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/marshmallow-358"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">miniature marshmallows</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mash yams in a large bowl and add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg, and
melted butter. Mix well. Place 1/2 mixture in baking dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top with a layer of marshmallows, then add
remaining mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top
with remaining marshmallows. Bake for another 10 minutes or until
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introduced our family to pineapple stuffing. Apparently it's an old
recipe but up until the day my mom shared the recipe I had never tried it
before, Now I always think of it as Bonnie's Pineapple Stuffing.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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baking pan. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Beat in the eggs one
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<span style="background-color: #ffd966;">I was so proud the day I made my first Jello mold I considered it quite the impressive achievement! This is the recipe I started out using that very first time and to date it is still my favorite Jello mold recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl 2 minutes until
completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Place orange segments in
6-cup mold, spoon 2 cups gelatin mixture into mold over oranges.
Refrigerate about 30 minute or until set, but not firm (should stick to finger).
Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining gelatin mixture about 30 minutes or
until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Stir in 2
cups of the whipped topping with wire whisk until well blended. Pour over
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beautiful catered wedding. One of my favorite things the wedding caterer
served was this pea salad. I now think of it as Mom's wedding pea
salad. It is wonderful with holiday meals.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup chopped cashews</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">salt and pepper to taste</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Place bacon in a large, deep
skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set
aside. In a medium bowl, combine peas, celery, scallions and sour cream. Toss
gently to mix. Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon into salad.
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<span style="background: rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As I mentioned, lemons for some reason
speak spring to me. Lemon pound cake is a perfect answer to the I don't
want carrot cake question. This recipe is to die for - really delicious!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">LEMON POUND CAKE</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2
1/2-inch) loaf pans, lining the bottom with parchment paper, if desired.
Cream, using paddle attachment, butter and 2 C granulated sugar in bowl
of electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With mixer on medium speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, and the lemon
zest. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a
bowl. In another bowl, combine 1/4 C lemon juice, buttermilk and vanilla.
Alternately add flour and buttermilk mixtures to batter, beginning and
ending with flour mixture. Divide batter evenly between pans, smoothing
the tops. Bake 45 minutes- 1 hour, until tester comes out clean.
When cakes are done, cool 10 minutes. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meanwhile, combine 1/2 C granulated sugar and 1/2 C lemon juice in
small saucepan, cooking over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove
cakes from pans and set on wire rack over jelly pan (best to set upside down on
rack so that syrup is spooned onto the bottom of the cake as it will absorb
better than spooning over the top). Spoon lemon syrup over cakes.
Allow cakes to cool completely. Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar
and lemon juice in a bowl, mixing with whisk until smooth. Pour over the
tops of the cakes and allow to drizzle down the sides.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chocolate marshmallow bunnies I used to get in my Easter basket as a kid.
A great idea for decorating the top of the cake would be a sprinkle of green
food colored coconut and then a field of chocolate bunnies with mini
marshmallow tails! Too cute!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups all-purpose flour</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups granulated sugar</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup cola, beverage</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup buttermilk</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Frosting</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7 ounces marshmallow cream</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup butter</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9 tablespoons cola, this should be the
remaining cola left in a 12oz can</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon vanilla</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 cups confectioners' sugar</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 glass
pan with nonstick spray. Combine flour, granulated sugar and baking soda
in mixing bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, 5 tablespoons
cocoa and 1 cup cola beverage to boiling. (whisk together as it melts).
Pour over the flour mixture and mix thoroughly. I just use a whisk for
this because it comes together so easily. Add buttermilk, eggs and
vanilla. Mix well. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pour into prepared 9x13 pan. Bake for 40
minutes. During last 10 minutes of baking prepare frosting. Prepare
Second Frosting:. Place 5 cups confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. In
a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 9
tablespoons cola beverage. Whisk together. Heat to boiling. Remove from
heat, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour over 4 cups confectioners' sugar. Mix
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Immediately frost with marshmallow cream. Go slow. This will prevent
tearing the cake. As the fluff warms a bit it will spread easily. </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Slowly pour warm coco-cola frosting over
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I am actually using up things I have stocked in the freezer either left over from the holidays or that I got almost free double couponing. It makes an awesome party menu - lesson learned here - any party menu or holiday meal - check your pantry and freezer first to see what party items can be made from items you already own! <br />
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<b><u>Items I had languishing in my freezer and pantry -</u></b><br />
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a roll of hot and spicy breakfast sausage (purchased for 50 cents from coupon/sale)<br />
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a pack of Lil Smokie cocktail sausages (free from double coupon/sale before the holidays)<br />
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a frozen pack of chicken breast (I bought extra when the grocery store put them on sale for $5 for a nice sized bag)<br />
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a half pack of frozen meatballs I have yet to use up<br />
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a box of Bisquick I got for free<br />
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an extra jar of Welch's grape jelly I got for .50 cents while double couponing<br />
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an extra jar of Heinz chili sauce I had from before the holidays<br />
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an extra bag of chocolate chips I got before the holidays on sale<br />
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an extra jar of pickles I got while couponing<br />
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<b><u>The party menu I came up with - </u></b><br />
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<b><i><u>BUDGET FOOTBALL PARTY MENU</u></i></b></div>
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<i>CROCKPOT COCKTAIL SAUSAGES & MEATBALLS </i></div>
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<i>BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS</i></div>
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<i>SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS WITH DIP</i></div>
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<i>DILL PICKLE DIP WITH VEGGIES/CHIPS</i></div>
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<i>CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS</i></div>
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<i>RECIPES -</i></div>
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<b><i><u>COCKTAIL SAUSAGES/MEATBALLS</u></i></b><br />
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(12 ounce) bottle chili
sauce <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup grape jelly<o:p></o:p></div>
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Little Smokies sausage and/or
frozen meatballs<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mix all ingredients. Cook in crockpot for one hour or on stove top
for 30 minutes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS</i></span></u></b></div>
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4 (4 ounce) chicken
breast halves<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup hot sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon stick
margarine, melted<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon celery seed<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/8 teaspoon pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 cup blue
cheese dressing or ranch dressing<o:p></o:p></div>
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package of Kings Hawaiian rolls</div>
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Preheat oven to 400
degrees. Spray skillet with
cooking spray. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes each side until browned. Place chicken in an 11 x
7 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine hot sauce and
next 4 ingredients. Pour over chicken and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Cut into slider portion sections and serve on rolls with ranch or blue cheese dressing.</div>
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<b><i><u>SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS</u></i></b></div>
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1 pound spicy pork
sausage<o:p></o:p></div>
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10 ounces Cheddar cheese,
grated<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 cups bisquick<o:p></o:p></div>
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salt and pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat the oven to 375
degrees F. Using a stand mixer fitted
with a paddle attachment, combine the sausage, cheese and baking mix and beat
on low speed until blended. Add pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into 1-inch
balls and place them 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookies sheet. Bake until
browned, about 20 minutes. Drain on
paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve hot, warm or at room temperature. Serve with bbq sauce or additional sauce from meatball recipe above.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><u>DILL PICKLE DIP</u></i></b><br />
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8 ounces light cream
cheese<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 dill pickles, finely
chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons onions,
finely chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons pickle
juice (or more)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 dash salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon dried dill
weed<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mix all ingredients
well,and chill for one hour to allow all flavors to blend. Serving suggestions - ruffled potato chips, celery and carrot sticks,<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><u>BISQUICK CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS</u></i></b></div>
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2 1/2 cups Bisquick
baking mix<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 cups sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 large eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 cup vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons vanilla<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup chocolate chips<o:p></o:p></div>
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Combine all ingredients
except chips. Spread in a 13 x 9-inch
pan, greased and floured. Sprinkle chocolate chips
over top. Bake 25-30 minutes at
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-11875537168566361272015-01-23T15:04:00.001-08:002015-01-23T15:04:11.056-08:00THIS SHOULD BE THE TITLE OF A BAD POEM OR THE NAME OF A ROCK BAND, MEAL PLANNING, FRUGALITY, & COUPONS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><u>THE MAGICAL MEAL PLANNER</u></i></b></div>
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I have gotten into the habit for January of frugality. I am now spending Fridays preparing for the upcoming week by reading sale flyers of the stores and planning my Saturday shopping accordingly. I also do coupon matchups with the sales in the stores and then label envelopes with the name of each store. Into each envelope I put the coupons for each store along with a printed list from the stores website of what I am shopping for (if the store doesnt offer this feature just write down your shopping list on the envelope itself). I put all of the envelopes in ready for my errands on Saturday. Next I take stock of what I have in the freezer and pantry as well as the sales I have just geared up for and start meal planning by gathering recipes and putting them altogether on one document that I can put on the fridge so I dont have to scramble for the recipe I need and so I can make sure I have all the ingredients. I dont assign days to my meals because at heart I am a rebel and have a problem sticking with my plans so I just make sure I have meal plans and then play it by ear which is what I do with my entire life best.<br />
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Here are the meal plans/recipes for next week -<br />
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Dinner Menus - </div>
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<i><b>Crockpot Short Ribs with mashed potatoes and peas</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Greek Lemon Chicken Drumsticks with with buttered noodles and broccolli</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Turkey Potpie Casserole with tossed salad</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Pot Roast with carrots & baby potatoes</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Casserole with a side of buttered spinach</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Fish & Chips with coleslaw</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Comet Cafe Meatloaf with baked macaroni& cheese & collard greens</b></i><br />
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Recipes - </div>
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<b><i><u>CROCKPOT SHORT RIBS<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></div>
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1/3 cup flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 teaspoon pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 1/2 lbs boneless beef
short ribs<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup butter<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup chopped onion<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup beef broth<o:p></o:p></div>
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3/4 cup red wine vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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3/4 cup brown sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup chili sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons catsup<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons
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2 tablespoons minced
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Put flour, salt and
pepper in a bag. Add ribs and shake to
coat. Brown ribs in butter in a lg
skillet. Put in slow cooker. In same skillet, combine remaining
ingredients. Bring to a boil,
stirring. Pour over ribs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 skinless chicken
drumsticks, rinsed, and patted dry<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 medium green bell
pepper, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 medium yellow onions,
thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 -2 garlic clove, finely
minced<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 medium lemons<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons dry
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3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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paprika, to taste<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 350
degrees F. In a 9x13-inch baking pan,
combine chicken, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; squeeze the juice of one lemon
evenly over chicken and vegetables. Mix
together 1 teaspoon lemon zest, oregano, lemon pepper and paprika. Lightly coat all with cooking spray and bake,
uncovered, for 30 minutes. Turn chicken
and cook 30-40 minutes longer. or until
chicken is no longer pink in center.
When chicken is done, place on serving platter; add juice of the
remaining lemon to vegetables and pan drippings. Stir to blend, scraping bottom and sides of pan;
spoon mixture over chicken and serve<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 cups cubed cooked
chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 (10 ounce) can cream of
chicken soup<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 (10 ounce) can cream of
mushroom soup<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup grated cheddar
cheese<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup grated parmesan
cheese<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup frozen mixed
vegetables<o:p></o:p></div>
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refrigerated biscuits (use Pillsbury Grands! for this)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Set oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Combine all ingrediants except biscuits and
cheese and pour into baking dish. Top
with cheese then with biscuits. Bake for
about 23-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are baked and the casserole is
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2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans
condensed cream of mushroom soup<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 (1 ounce) package dry
onion soup mix<o:p></o:p></div>
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5 1/2 lbs pot roast<o:p></o:p></div>
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cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with
soup mixture. Cook on High setting for 3
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2 cups cubed cooked ham<o:p></o:p></div>
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6 -8 medium potatoes,
peeled and thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup finely chopped
onion<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/3 cup flour<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups milk<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 tablespoons fine dry
breadcrumbs<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon butter,
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2 tablespoons snipped
parsley<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup or to taste of
shredded cheddar<o:p></o:p></div>
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9x13 baking dish. Bake, covered with foil at 350 till potatoes are nearly
tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Uncover;
bake 15 minutes longer. NOTE: to cut
cooking time microwave potatoes for
about 6 minutes and then slice.
Casserole will bake in a much shorter time – just a bit over 30 minutes
or so just keep an eye on the potatoes and test them for doneness in the
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1 cup mayonnaise (low fat
works well too)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons sugar (I've
also used Splenda here)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons cider
vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons black pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 teaspoon dry mustard<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/8 teaspoon celery seed<o:p></o:p></div>
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5 cups shredded coleslaw
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Whisk together
ingredients for dressing in a non-reactive (non-metal) bowl until sugar
dissolves. Toss with slaw vegetables of
choice. Refrigerate at least four hours. Toss well before serving.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><u>COMET CAFÉ MEATLOAF<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></div>
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2 pounds ground beef<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup diced green bell
peppers<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup diced red bell
peppers<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup chopped white onion<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tablespoon freshly
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3 eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 ½ cups dried bread
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2 tablespoons melted
butter<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup ketchup<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 pouch packaged onion
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1 pound bacon (any type)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 350
degrees. In a large bowl, combine all
ingredients except bacon and additional ketchup. Line a large loaf pan (at
least 5½-by-9½-inch) with bacon. Lay it in the pan the short way, with the ends
hanging over the sides of the pan. Pack meat mixture into pan tightly, pushing
air out. Flip ends of bacon over top of meatloaf. Bake in preheated oven 35 minutes. Remove
from oven, brush top of loaf with extra ketchup and bake 15 minutes more.<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-13678793416154891852015-01-15T07:21:00.002-08:002015-01-15T07:21:35.973-08:00FRUGAL MEAL IDEAS - GROUND BEEF MONGOLIAN BEEF<div align="left" class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">1 lb
extra-lean ground beef<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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white wine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Heat a wok or large heavy skillet. Add sesame oil. Add ground beef,
carrots and garlic and brown well. Continue browning until all the meat juice
is evaporated. Add all other ingredients
except the scallions. Stir well and heat until sauce is reduced by
50%--about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.
Top with chopped scallions.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-56975162524270742102015-01-15T07:13:00.000-08:002015-01-15T07:13:39.614-08:00FRUGAL MEAL IDEAS - WAY BETTER THAN A TV DINNER SALISBURY STEAKI know salisbury steak reminds everyone of those tasteless tv dinners - but trust me this recipe is nothing like that at all! Really delicious sauce over a meatloaf-esque patty. Perfect comfort food!<br />
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<u><span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Onion
Gravy</span></u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">2
large red onions, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">2
tablespoons unsalted butter</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">2
tablespoons all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">3 cups
low-sodium beef broth</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1/2
cup dry red wine (optional)</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1
tablespoon tomato paste</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1
teaspoon cider vinegar</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Salt
and pepper</span><br />
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</span></u><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">1
pound lean ground beef</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">1/2
cup cooked white rice</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1 egg
yolk</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1
teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1/4
teaspoon pepper</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1
clove minced garlic</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">3
tablespoons chopped parsley</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1/2
teaspoon dried thyme</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">1
tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">1) To make gravy: Heat butter in a large sauté pan. Add
onions and cook over medium-high heat, until onions start to brown, stirring
occasionally. When onions are slightly softened and turning a deep honey brown,
add 1/4 cup broth. Reduce heat, cover and continue cooking, adding more broth
as needed to prevent caramelized bits at the bottom of the pan from burning. It
should take at least 25 to 30 minutes to properly caramelize onions. Stir in
flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Add wine and reduce by half. Stir in
remaining beef broth and tomato paste. Stir in cider vinegar. Simmer for 10
minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">2) To
make patties: Mix ground beef, rice, egg yolk, salt, pepper, garlic,
Worcestershire sauce, parsley and thyme in a bowl. Shape into 4 oval patties
about 3/4-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over
medium-high heat. Sear patties about 3 minutes per side, or until a brown crust
forms. Pour gravy over patties and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve
warm with mashed potatoes or noodles.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-83561555225722830202015-01-15T07:07:00.001-08:002015-01-15T07:07:43.012-08:00FRUGAL MEAL IDEAS - SKIRT STEAK TACOSSkirt steak is one of the cheaper cuts of meat in our grocery store. This is a great go to when you are craving steak but cant afford a nice t-bone.<br />
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<b><i><u>GRILLED SKIRT STEAK TACOS<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></div>
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1 lb skirt steak<o:p></o:p></div>
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Marinade<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup olive oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup cilantro, chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 garlic cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 T white wine vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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juice of 1/2 blood orange<o:p></o:p></div>
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juice of 1 lime<o:p></o:p></div>
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Combine all marinade
ingredients in a food processor and pulse until all the elements are finely
chopped (just a few times should be enough!). Salt and pepper both sides of the
skirt steak and marinate in the marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 8
hours. Remove the steak from the
marinade, pat dry, and grill at high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Let the steak rest for about 10 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with
toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, fresco blanco cheese and fresh
cilantro on a grilled tortilla or flatbread.
Perfect with a beer!<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-62053839989986423142015-01-15T06:57:00.001-08:002015-01-15T06:57:26.568-08:00FRUGAL MEAL IDEAS - OVEN BAKED FAJITAS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Both chicken and beef work well for this or if you are a vegetarian substitute mushrooms for the meat.<br />
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<b><i><u>OVEN FAJITAS</u></i></b><br /><div align="left" class="MsoNormal">
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SEASONING<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 Tbsp chili powder <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ Tbsp paprika <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ tsp onion powder <o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ tsp garlic powder <o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ tsp cumin <o:p></o:p></div>
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⅛ tsp cayenne pepper <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp sugar <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ tsp salt <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ Tbsp corn starch <o:p></o:p></div>
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FAJITAS<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 small (or 1 lg.) onion <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 medium green bell
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1 medium red bell pepper <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 lb. chicken breast<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 Tbsp vegetable oil <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 medium lime <o:p></o:p></div>
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8 (6-inch) tortillas <o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup sour cream
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¼ bunch cilantro
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Preheat the oven to 400
degrees. Mix all of the ingredients for the fajita seasoning in a small bowl
and set aside (chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin,
cayenne pepper, sugar, salt, and corn starch).
Cut the onion and bell peppers into ¼ to ½ inch wide strips. Place them
in a large 9×13 inch casserole dish. Slice the chicken breast into very thin
strips and add it to the casserole dish with the vegetables. Sprinkle the seasoning over the meat and
vegetables. Drizzle the vegetable oil over everything and then use your hands
to toss the ingredients until everything is well coated in oil and seasoning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring once half way through.
Squeeze the juice from half of the lime over top of the meat and vegetables
after it comes out of the oven.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scoop a small amount of
meat and vegetables into the center of each tortilla. Top with a few sprigs of
cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-46385620843975216762015-01-12T14:49:00.000-08:002015-01-12T14:49:57.772-08:00Happy Birthday to me! My Birthday menu for February 18<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Menu </b></div>
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<i>Steaks</i></div>
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<i>Crab legs with butter</i></div>
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<i>Baked potato salad</i></div>
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<i>Southern green beans</i></div>
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<i>French bread with butter</i></div>
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<i>Birthday cake </i></div>
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<i>Champagne</i></div>
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<b><i><u>Copycat Outback Steakhouse Steak</u></i></b><br />
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4 pieces top sirloin
steaks or 4 pieces rib eye steaks<o:p></o:p></div>
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Seasoning<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 -6 teaspoons salt
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4 teaspoons paprika<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons ground black
pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon onion powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon garlic powder<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 teaspoon coriander<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mix together seasoning
ingredients and rub into each side of steak.
Grill steaks on a large frying pan over medium-high heat; press down on
steak with spatula or tongs to sear the edges.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><u>Snow Crab Legs </u></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 lbs crab legs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/library/butter-141"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">butter</span></a> (salted or
unsalted)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 head <a href="http://www.food.com/library/garlic-165"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">garlic</span></a>, about 5 garlic
cloves, minced pressed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 lemon, juice of<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/8 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/library/olive-oil-495"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">extra virgin olive oil</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, grab yourself a
small saucepan. On med low heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and LIGHTLY
saute. Squeeze in the juice of the lemon. Turn the heat to low and let those
flavors mesh until the oven is nice and hot. Then whisk in that olive oil with
a fork. Turn off your burner. Arrange crab
legs in a 9x13 baking dish, brushing each leg with the sauce.. Pour any
remaining sauce over. Bake for about 25 minutes or so (depending on how thick
the legs you have are), brushing the sauce from the bottom of the pan onto the
legs every 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><i><b>Loaded Baked Hot Potato Salad</b></i></u></div>
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8 potatoes, cubed (half
peeled or half with skin)<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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6 slices bacon, diced
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6 green onions<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 cups cheddar cheese,
shredded<o:p></o:p></div>
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16 ounces sour cream<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 teaspoon pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup Miracle Whip or 1
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Cube and boil potatoes
with salt. Drain. Crumble bacon and slice onions (including
tops). Combine sour cream, pepper and Miracle
Whip. Add to potatoes. Add bacon, onions and cheese (reserve some of
each for top). Mix with potatoes. Pour into baking dish. Top with reserved cheese, onions, and bacon. Bake 350 for 10-15
minutes (until cheese melts).</div>
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<b><i><u>Southern Green Beans</u></i></b></div>
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1 (16 ounce) bag frozen
green beans or 2 (14 ounce) cans green beans, do not drain<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 -6 slices bacon<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 large onion, sliced
large chunks<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 dash red pepper flakes
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salt and pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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Put green beans in pot-
if canned add juices, if frozen add water enough to see but not cover beans-
cook on medium heat. Fry bacon until
cooked but not too crisp- drain on paper towel.
Cut onion in large (thick) slices and break rings apart in to beans. Crumble or rip bacon apart add to beans.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Add spices to taste. Put in crockpot on low all day long and let
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-44024642120819659742015-01-12T14:28:00.001-08:002015-01-12T14:28:43.812-08:00BRING BACK THE 80S - TRADITIONAL CHEF SALAD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Chef salad was always one of my favorite things to order back in the 80s. It seemed like almost every restaurant offered a version of this salad, even McDonalds used to serve chef salad! Here is the traditional recipe that I remember....<br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; padding-bottom: 3px;"><span itemprop="ingredients">1 cup turkey, julienne strips</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; padding-bottom: 3px;"><span itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup green onion, chopped fine</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 3px;">Prepare salad greens of your choice by washing and tearing them into bite sized pieces; place in a large bowl.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 3px;">Toss the greens with remaining ingredients, reserving some julienned pieces of meat, cheese, and egg slices for garnish.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; padding-bottom: 3px;">Just before serving, toss with a dressing of your choice and garnish with strips of meat, cheese, and hard cooked egg slices.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-41145031293629918742015-01-12T14:05:00.002-08:002015-01-12T14:09:35.681-08:00BETTER THAN PIZZA HUT - HOMEMADE PIZZA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In large bowl, dissolve
yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in
flour, a cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth
and elastic, about 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease
the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each
into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil;
spread over each crust. Top with pepperoni (or preferred toppings) and cheese. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Raleway, Ubuntu, Arial, Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 24px;">First up, gather those ingredients. For a large batch of popcorn you’ll need a 1/2 cup of kernels, 1 stick of butter (salted or unsalted, either works), salt, and two tablespoons coconut oil. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Raleway, Ubuntu, Arial, Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 24px;">The first step in my popcorn process is actually to clarify the butter. Put stick of butter in a glass measuring cup. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Raleway, Ubuntu, Arial, Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 24px;">Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds, or until the butter is all melted and foamy. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Raleway, Ubuntu, Arial, Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 24px;">You should start to see the butter separating into three layers—foam, clarified butter and milk solids. Don’t worry if the layers aren’t clear when you first take it out of the microwave, the layers will settle more as the butter cools. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Raleway, Ubuntu, Arial, Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 24px;">Take a spoon and skim off as much of the foam on top as you can. Again, no need to be perfect. Just get as much as you can. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Raleway, Ubuntu, Arial, Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 24px;">You’ll be left with a very clear, very yellow layer of clarified butter, with a layer of milk solids underneath. Set that aside. Melt coconut oil in large pot and add kernels swirling them around in oil (or a popcorn popper can be used). After popping add salt and clarified butter to popcorn. Time for Netflix!</span></div>
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medium size mixing bowl, mix yellow mustard, cloves & brown sugar until you
have a thick"paste". Take all wrappers off of ham and trim away
excess fat. Line baking pan (I spray with Pam in case some of the brown
sugar mixture escapes, clean up is easier) with Aluminum foil. Place ham
on foil and spread brown sugar/mustard paste on top. Fold and seal foil.
Do not open again until ham is done. Bake at 350° for 4 hours.
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8 ounces </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/sour-cream-147"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sour cream</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fruit well. Mix all ingredients together.</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">FRUIT
MINCE TARTS</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup butter, softened</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 ounces package softened
cream cheese</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup all-purpose flour</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">fruit mince</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cortland apples</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup packed chopped
dried cherries or 1/4 cup dried apricot</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup packed chopped
dried cranberries or 1/4 cup dried apricot</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup packed chopped
dates or 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup prune</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cup water</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons margarine,
melted</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons raw sugar</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 tablespoons apricot jam
or 3 tablespoons orange marmalade</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until thoroughly blended. Stir in flour. Roll rounded-teaspoonsful of dough into balls. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of mini-muffin cups. Fill each pastry with 1 heaping teaspoon of desired filling. Bake at 325 degree for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is puffed. Cool slightly in pan Remove from cups and cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powder sugar for garnish,</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fruit mince: </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Place dried fruit and water
in small saucepan. Bring to boil and remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes.
Peel, core and dice apples into 1/4" bits. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Combine apples, dried fruit
plus remaining water, sugar, margarine and jam until all fruit is coated
evenly. Pour into pie crust. . Filling:. In a small mixing bowl, beat ingredients
together until mixed well. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: black;">MAC N CHEESE</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10 ounces </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/macaroni-158"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">elbow macaroni</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 (8 ounce) package shredded
</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/cheddar-cheese-564"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sharp cheddar cheese</span></a><span style="color: black;">(2cups)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 (8 ounce) package </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/velveeta-751"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Velveeta cheese</span></a><span style="color: black;">, pasteurized processed cheese, cut up (1 cup)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/butter-141"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">butter</span></a><span style="color: black;">, cut into pieces</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/egg-142"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">eggs</span></a><span style="color: black;">, slightly
beaten</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 (12 ounce) can </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/evaporated-milk-500"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">evaporated milk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 (10 3/4 ounce) can
condensed cheddar cheese soup</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/salt-359"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">seasoning salt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/pepper-337"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ground pepper</span></a><span style="color: black;"> (white if you have it)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Crumbled bacon and diced
jalapeno </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let cheeses and butter
stand at room temperature. Cook macaroni according to package directions
until almost al dente'. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large bowl.
Add 1 cup shredded cheese and Velveeta cubes to hot pasta and stir gently
til cheeses start to melt. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs,
butter, milk, soup, salt and pepper. Stir this mixture into the cooked
macaroni mixture. Transfer half into a 13x9 sprayed baking dish.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and additions of bacon and jalapeno. Top with remaining macaroni
mixture. Bake covered at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Return to oven
and bake 15 minutes more until cheese is melted and bubbly brown. Let
stand 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors.</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fudge</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 lb milk chocolate chips</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 (14 oz) can </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/sweetened-condensed-milk-146"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sweetened
condensed milk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/margarine-421"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">margarine</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Place chocolate chips,
condensed milk and butter in a microwave proof bowl. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Put in microwave on MEDIUM
heat for 1 minute then stir, continue heating and stirring every 30 seconds
until chocolate is completely melted. This prevents the chocolate from burning.
Add chopped nuts and stir to mix. Pour into a lightly greased slice tin
and put in the fridge to set, usually overnight, if you can wait that long!</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thumbprint
cookies</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1/2 cups </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/butter-141"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">unsalted butter</span></a><span style="color: black;">, at room temperature</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/sugar-139"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sugar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/vanilla-350"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">pure vanilla extract</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 1/2 cups </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/flour-64"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">flour</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/salt-359"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">kosher salt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 large </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/egg-142"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">egg</span></a><span style="color: black;">, beaten</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 tablespoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/water-459"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">water</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7 ounces </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/coconut-107"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sweetened flaked coconut</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">raspberry jam</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat oven to 350 degrees
F. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together
the butter and sugar until just combined, and then add the vanilla. Separately,
sift together the flour and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour
mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until the dough starts to come
together. Dump on a floured board and roll together into a flat disk. Wrap in
plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch
balls. (If you have a scale, they should each weigh 1-ounce.) Dip each ball
into the egg wash and then roll it in coconut. Place the balls on an ungreased
cookie sheet and press a light indentation into the top of each with your
finger. Drop 1/4 teaspoon of jam into each indentation. Bake for 20 to 25
minutes, until the coconut is a golden brown. Cool and serve.</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cups </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/flour-64"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">flour</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 cups </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/sugar-139"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sugar</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1/2 teaspoons </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/baking-soda-7"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">baking soda</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1/2 teaspoons </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/salt-359"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">salt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/baking-powder-6"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">baking powder</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/cinnamon-324"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">cinnamon</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/vanilla-350"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">vanilla</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/egg-142"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">eggs</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2/3 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/water-459"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">water</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup vegetable oil</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/banana-61"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">bananas</span></a><span style="color: black;">, mashed</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/pecan-276"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">pecans</span></a><span style="color: black;">, chopped</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat oven to 350
degrees. Combine ingredients in large mixing bowl. Pour batter into
2 prepared bread pans or 1 prepared bundt pan. Bake for 1 hour or until
firm and golden brown. Cool on wire rack for at least 15 minutes before
turning bread out onto tray</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Molasses coookies</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/4 cup
all vegetable </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/shortening-430"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">solid shortening</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 1/2 cups
</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/sugar-139"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">white sugar</span></a><span style="background: white; color: black;">, divided</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4 cup </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/molasses-331"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">molasses</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/egg-142"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">egg</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/flour-64"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">white flour</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2
teaspoons </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/baking-soda-7"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">baking soda</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/4
teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/salt-359"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">salt</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon
</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/cinnamon-324"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">cinnamon</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2
teaspoon </span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/clove-325"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ground cloves</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon
</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/ginger-166"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">ground ginger</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 teaspoon
</span><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.food.com/library/vanilla-350"><span style="background: white; color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">vanilla</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat oven 350°F. Mix on low speed electric mixer
shortening, molasses, 1 cup sugar and egg. Cream mixture. Slowly add the
remaining ingredients except 1/2 cup of white sugar. Mix on medium (you may
need to use your hands to finish). Get 1/2 cup white sugar and pour into
plate. By teaspoonful roll dough into ball then into sugar. Place each cookie
on greased baking sheet. Bake 5-10 minutes. You are looking for cookie to puff
up and start to crack slightly. Take out as soon as cookies appear to
have cracks allover. This will ensure you have a chewy cookie. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00082165065761506379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114212251047735193.post-60669057243132527142014-12-09T13:26:00.000-08:002014-12-09T13:30:13.699-08:00HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS DINNER....We are on our own this Christmas as all of our relatives live across the country. Still that doesn't stop the five of us from having a wonderful, merry little Christmas dinner..... This menu includes dinner plus lots and lots of leftovers which in my opinion is the best part of the holiday meal! The recipes borrow from my experimentation with classic soul food recipes. These recipes are tried and true with our family and have lots of flavor! The best part though is none of the recipes call for expensive, exotic ingredients so they are easy to make and relatively inexpensive. Our family tradition is to make lots of side dishes for variety and then have great leftovers! <br />
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<strong>OUR MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS MENU</strong></div>
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<em>BROWN SUGAR BAKED HAM</em></div>
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<em>OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD</em></div>
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<em>PEPPER JACK MACARONI & CHEESE</em></div>
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<em>SLOW COOKED GREEN BEANS</em><br />
<em>BEST EVER BROCCOLI SALAD</em></div>
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<em>DEBORAH'S AMBROSIA SALAD</em></div>
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<em> JIFFY CORN MUFFINS</em></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 medium diced apples</span> </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 (16 ounce) bag </span><a href="http://www.food.com/library/green-bean-194" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">frozen green beans</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or 2 (14 ounce)cans </span><a href="http://www.food.com/library/green-bean-194" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">green beans</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, do not drain</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">salt and pepper</span> </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a medium size mixing bowl, mix yellow mustard, cloves & brown sugar until you have a thick"paste". Take all wrappers off of ham and trim away excess fat. Line baking pan (I spray with Pam in case some of the brown sugar mixture escapes, clean up is easier) with Aluminum foil. Place ham on foil and spread brown sugar/mustard paste on top. Fold and seal foil. Do not open again until ham is done. Bake at 350° for 4 hours. Let set for about 1 hr then carve.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10 ounces elbow macaroni 1 (8 ounce) packages shredded pepper jack cheese ( 2cups)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/4 teaspoon ground pepper ( white if you have it)</span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let cheeses and butter stand at room temperature. Cook macaroni according to package directions until almost <span style="background-color: yellow;">al</span>dente'.Drain macaroni and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 cup shredded cheese and Velveeta cubes to hot pasta and stir gently til cheeses start to melt.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wash, peel and dice potatoes into small, uniform cubes. Bring a saucepan half-full of water to a boil and add potatoes. Cook for 7-8 minutes until firm to the touch but tender to the bite. Do NOT overcook. Potatoes will need to be firm enough to withstand being tossed around when we add the mayo mixture. In a separate pot, bring 5 eggs to a boil and cook until done. Drain hot potatoes and place in a large bowl. Peel the eggs. Separate the yolks from the egg white. Mash up the yolks in a bowl and dice up the egg whites in a separate bowl. Place the potatoes, eggs whites, yolks, and onions in the refrigerator to until cold. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a large bowl add egg yolks, egg whites and the onion. Next add in the mayonnaise, dill relish & sweet relish. Add in the mustard, seasoning salt, black pepper, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Stir it all up.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside. In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, ranch and parsley. Add dressing by the spoonful to broccoli mixture just until coated. (you will have dressing left over)</span></b><br /> </b><b id="docs-internal-guid-cde8c707-30e7-1ec1-8367-5b0bbab0ce76" style="font-weight: normal;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Dredge cherries in 1/4 cup flour, then fold into batter. Spread into prepared pan. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bake in the preheated oven for 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.</span></b><br />
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<em><strong>Our first installment is about creating a hot chocolate bar for the holidays. These are perfect for trim the tree parties, after walking in the winter wonderland, or just for relaxing around the tree singing Christmas carols.</strong></em></div>
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<strong><u>Homemade hot chocolate from Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa)</u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 1/2 cups whole milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 cups half-and-half<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 ounces bittersweet
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 ounces milk chocolate,
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 teaspoon instant
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 to 5 vanilla beans or
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Heat the milk and
half-and-half in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point.
Remove the pan from the heat and add both chocolates. When the chocolates are
melted, add the sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso and whisk vigorously.
Reheat gently and serve immediately. Use a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick to
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<b><u>CHEESE PLATE</u></b><br />
<b style="font-weight: normal;">A cheese plate can be done inexpensively. You can offer as few as 2 or three cheeses and some crackers alongside. Some fruit such as sliced pears or grapes are always a nice touch as well. To make this frugal, the cheeses can be purchased from Aldis grocery store. They have a particularly good white cheddar with cranberries cheese for about $3 as well as other gourmet but frugal cheeses to try. Add some nice crackers and a bit of fruit and you have an elegant appetizer that is easy to reuse it's leftovers. Some great articles to check out on the subject: </b><br />
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http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/perfect-cheese-platter<br />
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http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/articles/how-to-set-up-a-cheese-platter.html<br />
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Believe it or not I just visited an Outback restaurant for the first time this past summer. Their grilled shrimp may easily be my new favorite food ever! These are amazing and luckily the secret is out thanks to Todd Wilbur, on how to make these gems at home, To make this frugal - okay shrimp is not the most frugal of proteins however it really adds a dash of elegance and feeling of a party so I love to include shrimp as an appetizer for holidays. The best and cheapest shrimp I have tried are the large size shrimp from aldis - a nice size frozen bag of these shrimp runs around $7 - not too bad for luxury food! The shrimp are already precooked and cleaned to save you time so just coat with the spice mix and a quick broil will have them ready to go.</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Indie Flower'; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 teaspoon </span><a href="http://www.food.com/library/salt-359" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Indie Flower'; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">salt</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Indie Flower'; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 tablespoon </span><a href="http://www.food.com/library/butter-141" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Indie Flower'; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">butter</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Indie Flower'; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, melted</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Indie Flower'; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepare the shrimp seasoning by mixing the spices together in a small bowl. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Brush melted butter generously over the top of the shrimp. Sprinkle a bit of the seasoning on next. Don't use a heavy coating of seasoning. Place the shrimp onto your hot grill or broiling pan with the seasoning side down. Brush some more butter of the other side of the shrimp followed by another light sprinkle of seasoning. After 2 minutes or so the face-down side of the shrimp should be browned and showing some light charring. Flip the shrimp over and grill for an additional 2 minutes, or until browned on the other side. Remove the shrimp from the grill/broil pan and slide them off the skewers onto a plate.</span></div>
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This salad is one of those sounds fancy but is really easy type of things. I wont bore you with the dressing recipe because yeah anchovies aren't cheap and noone I know keeps them on hand! Easy and cheap recipe - get a bag of Italian salad greens from Aldis for $2 - dump it in a bowl and add some croutons and parmesan cheese over the salad. Serve with a bottled (much easier) Caesar dressing - we have tried Ken's Steakhouse Caesar dressing and it was really good!</div>
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<b><u>REST OF THE MEAL</u><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">That is pretty much it for the elegant dinner - pickup a loaf of french bread (usually only about $1-2 dollars at our local grocery store) and get a stick of real butter to lather the bread with. Inexpensive sparkling wine or champagne can be procured at places like Aldi's or Trader Joes really cheaply and looks festive or you can get a bottle of sparkling juice if you are a non-drinker. Lastly add a pretty platter of whatever you decided to bake or buy this year in terms of cookies and chocolates and voila - a fancy feast for a non-fancy price tag!</span><br /></b></div>
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