tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53773750214504772622024-03-18T18:11:55.791-06:00Food Tastes Good!Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-50915032081918028652023-09-02T14:55:00.007-06:002023-09-02T15:01:06.958-06:00Smoked Mac and Cheese<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Smoked Mac and Cheese</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My husband and I have been on the hunt for a good smoked mac and cheese recipe to make on our Traeger Grill. We have been experimenting and mixed and matched and came up with this recipe that we really like! Hope you enjoy it too! 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Drain and rinse noodles in cold water and put into an aluminum 10x12 disposable pan. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Make cheese sauce by melting butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, half and half, 1 cup of whole milk, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar white cheese, shredded gouda cheese, garlic powder, mustard powder and black pepper. Stir and cook over medium low heat until smooth and slightly thickened. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pour cheese sauce over noodles in the aluminum pan. Sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese over the noodles and sauce and mix together. Pour the remaining 1 cup of whole milk over the top of the noodle/sauce mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the mac and cheese. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Place in smoker for 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-54785364196527306252017-05-09T19:35:00.000-06:002017-05-09T19:35:03.524-06:00Tortellini Sausage Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My daughter Jenny sent me this soup recipe this past winter and we have had it at least twice a month all winter long. It has become one of our very favorite soups EVER! It is a hearty soup full of yummy healthy things and is very easy to make. We love this and hope you will enjoy it too! </div>
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3 links mild Italian sausage (the kind that is uncooked in
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it cooks. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Continue cooking until the onions
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and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and parsley simmer for 10-12
minutes. Add the tortellini and cook until tender (usually only a couple of
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We had our annual family Christmas progressive dinner this week. I had appetizers at my house and found this cute idea on Pinterest. I adapted it to our liking and I think it turned out kind of fun! Fresh rosemary between the layers gave it a festive look and smelled really good! Just thought I would share this simple idea! Merry Christmas!</div>
Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-17947534625471799942016-09-27T10:46:00.000-06:002016-09-27T10:46:45.651-06:00Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My daughter-in-law Estee sends me recipes from time to time when she finds a good one that she thinks I will like. She knows me SO well! She sent me this one and I loved it! It has such a yummy flavor and the fresh lemon juice just kicks it up a notch. It cooks up quickly and I love how the vegetables aren't overcooked. I also love how the orzo thickens up the soup nicely. I am excited to have a delicious new soup recipe. Thanks Estee!!</div>
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LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP<br />
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided <br />
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks <br />
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper <br />
1 onion, diced <br />
3 carrots, peeled and sliced <br />
2 stalks celery, diced <br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme <br />
5 cups chicken stock <br />
2 bay leaves <br />
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta <br />
1 sprig rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary <br />
Juice of 1 lemon <br />
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves or 1 tsp dried parsley <br />
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Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-4442853803330193312016-09-06T21:05:00.002-06:002016-09-27T12:51:12.227-06:00Fresh Peach Cobbler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a recipe my mom used to make when I was growing up. I made it for <i>my</i> family, and now, both my daughters have made this same recipe for <i>their</i> families! It has the most <i>heavenly</i> aroma that just screams Fall to me! I SO love this! <br />
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<b><u>Fresh Peach Cobbler</u></b><br />
<i>from the Betty Crocker's Cookbook (1969 version!)</i><br />
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1/2 c sugar<br />
1 TBSP cornstarch<br />
1/4 tsp cinnamon<br />
4 c sliced fresh peaches (peeled)<br />
1 tsp lemon juice<br />
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1 c flour<br />
1 TBSP sugar<br />
1 1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
3 TBSP shortening<br />
1/2 c milk<br />
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Blend 1/2 c sugar, cornstarch and the cinnamon in medium saucepan. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Keep fruit mixture hot in oven while preparing biscuit topping. <br />
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Measure flour, 1 TBSP sugar, the baking powder and salt into bowl. Add shortening and milk. Cut through shortening 6 times; mix until dough forms a ball. Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto hot fruit. <br />
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Bake 25-30 minutes or until biscuit topping is golden brown. Serve warm and, if desired, with cream.<br />
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6 servingsJudy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-3581926207850969462016-05-23T15:31:00.000-06:002016-08-07T13:06:51.629-06:00Grilled Shrimp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love love LOVE grilled shrimp! I have been on a grilled shrimp roll lately, having it for Sunday dinner probably 4 out of the last 6 weeks! I have struggled finding a good place to buy shrimp (being I'm in Utah) and have found that frozen shrimp is just great and I bought mine at Costco - raw, deveined and peeled with the tails on. I buy the size 31-40 per pound. I put the frozen shrimp in a ziploc bag the night before and stick them in the fridge and they are thawed and ready to go the next day. I have used metal and wood skewers, and I think I like the wooden ones best. You can soak them in water for an hour before to help them not to burn, but I forgot to do that yesterday and I just filled the skewers right to the ends and they did just fine. Enjoy!!<br />
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1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder<br />
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper<br />
1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder<br />
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1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />
1 dash ground allspice<br />
20 medium shrimp (31-40 per lb), thawed if frozen<br />
3 tablespoons melted butter</div>
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Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-42463685425541041102016-02-28T17:06:00.000-07:002016-02-28T17:06:09.660-07:00Fresh Fruit Cups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a very simple, but yummy idea for serving fresh fruit. I served these at a shower I gave yesterday. It tasted especially good in the winter! <br />
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I bought these small 6 oz cute glasses at IKEA, and have used them a lot! <br />
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Each cup used about:<br />
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1 strawberry cut up<br />
3-4 mandarin orange slices (canned)<br />
1/3 of a slice of fresh pineapple cut in small chunks<br />
1/2 of a kiwi cut into small pieces<br />
about 1 ounce of fresh blueberries<br />
2 TBSP Cool whipJudy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-39984050677824521452015-07-22T12:47:00.000-06:002015-07-22T12:48:37.758-06:00Spinach Artichoke Omelet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My husband and I have been on a 100 day weight-loss challenge associated with his work. We have been trying to find yummy low-calorie recipes, and I found this one in a new cookbook by Our Best Bites - 400 calories or less. This is a quick and easy omelet that has incredible taste. It is also a perfect meal for one person (which I had while my husband was out of town). The soft creamy cheese is delightful! We have had it once a week since we found this recipe :) It has only 202 calories and 20 grams of protein!</div>
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1 whole egg<br />
2 egg whites<br />
1 TBSP water<br />
1/4 tsp kosher salt<br />
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper<br />
1/8 tsp garlic powder<br />
1 wedge low-fat soft cheese (such as Laughing Cow) I liked the garlic herb flavored<br />
1/2 c chopped fresh spinach leaves<br />
2 marinated artichoke hearts, diced<br />
2 TBSP freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br />
Chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)<br />
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Heat an 8-inch nonstick frying pan to medium heat. Whisk together egg, egg whites, water, salt, pepper and garlic powder.<br />
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Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray. Immediately add egg mixture and swirl to coat bottom of pan. Use a rubber spatula to gently scrape from the outside edge of the omelet inward, letting runny eggs flow to open spaces on bottom of pan, moving around the pan several times.<br />
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Cover the pan and turn heat to medium-low. Cook until top of omelet is almost set, about 2 minutes (I found mine set much quicker than that!) Drop small dollops of the soft cheese on top, along with 1 TBSP of Parmesan. Add chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, and the remaining Parmesan cheese.<br />
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Because our traditional Christmas Eve plans changed this year, we tried to come up with a new idea for a meal that seemed fun and something the grandkids would enjoy. We decided to try a waffle and pancake bar with lots of toppings. It seemed like a good idea, but after the holiday was over, we decided that we definitely didn't need to add more sugar to our diets at Christmas time! We will have to come up with a new plan next year. (if any of you have a fun dinner for Christmas Eve - I would love to have you share!) </div>
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My daughter-in-law Estee was helping with the meal and she had this wonderful recipe for a healthy pancake that was DELICIOUS! It has whole wheat flour and oatmeal that make it substantial but they are still light and fluffy and really good! Thanks Estee!!</div>
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3/4 cup quick-cooking oats</div>
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1 1/2 cups plus 2 TBSP well-shaken buttermilk, divided</div>
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3/4 cup whole-wheat flour (I used Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour)</div>
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Soak oats in 3/4 c buttermilk 10 minutes</div>
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Stir egg, butter, brown sugar, remaining 3/4 cup plus 2 TBSP buttermilk and oat mixture together in small bowl. Add into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.</div>
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Really healthy and yummy way to serve it - sweet sliced very-ripe bananas (no syrup)</div>
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My husband found a recipe in the Costco Connection magazine (of all places!) that looked good. I tweaked it to make it a little healthier. It was VERY quick and easy and tasted really good. We loved the different textures and it was a nice change from plain old tacos. Yummy!!</div>
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<b>Healthy Turkey and Black Bean Tacos</b><br />
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1 lb ground turkey<br />
1 small onion, finely chopped<br />
2 cups canned black beans (drained and rinsed)<br />
2-3 TBSP taco seasoning (depending on your liking)<br />
1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained<br />
8 taco shells or corn tortillas<br />
1 c shredded cheese<br />
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Brown the turkey with the chopped onion until browned. Stir in black beans, taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, and let simmer over medium low heat for 5 minutes. <br />
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This recipe comes from Taste of Home magazine. Our grand-kids really like Jello with our Sunday dinner, so when I saw this recipe, I wanted to give it a try. I would say it is more of a dessert than a salad, but it is really quite yummy! When I served it, I used an ice-cream scoop, and it gives it a fun look. It is quick and easy to put together-using a blender for part of it. A fun new thing to try with Jello! <br />
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<b>Green Flop Jello</b><br />
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2 cups lemon-lime soda<br />
2 pkg (3 oz each) lime gelatin<br />
6 oz cream cheese, softened<br />
2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled<br />
1 carton (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed<br />
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This isn't really so much a recipe, but a new way to make tacos that we REALLY love! I replaced hamburger with ground turkey - (which you can't tell the difference once you have added the taco seasoning.) I replaced the regular tortillas with a new 100 calorie/ high fiber tortilla that is really good! It is made by Mission and is an Artisan tortilla -the one I tried and liked is Corn and Whole Wheat Blend. (there are other flavors, such as blue corn/flax seed, and another one I can't remember right now) The tortilla is soft and has almost a nutty flavor. I heated the tortillas in a dry pan for a few seconds on each side. Top with avocados, tomatoes and cheese - SO good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AWR1OOCKb5NgdejW69ZAMOkv39goZTFJNEOeSihuyR-hl3xuKYTb4JeDIw0c06PSyATSK_e-RohjLp2PYf7cND0sbzxb7AElwU4sqR3gytkypg-MHoKJL1-LdgRU8W2iFuqnGfPOrV0/s1600/033.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AWR1OOCKb5NgdejW69ZAMOkv39goZTFJNEOeSihuyR-hl3xuKYTb4JeDIw0c06PSyATSK_e-RohjLp2PYf7cND0sbzxb7AElwU4sqR3gytkypg-MHoKJL1-LdgRU8W2iFuqnGfPOrV0/s1600/033.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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When our oldest daughter Jenny got married, her husband's family had a reception in Oregon at their home for the newlyweds. Jake's aunts (called "the Sistahs") did all of the food. It was amazing! My favorite thing was the vegetable tray. Oh my goodness! It was SO beautiful! It totally changed my way of looking at a vegetable platter. I have made it for 4 or 5 parties and it is always has a big WOW factor. The colors of these beautiful vegetables are so beautiful together. </div>
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These two pictures are of the finished basket. I took the lower picture before we took it to the gathering, so I hadn't put the dip in the cabbage yet, but the lighting was better. You can see all of the different vegetables we put in: carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, yellow and red cherry tomatoes, english cucumbers, green onions, red/orange/yellow peppers, radishes, and a purple cabbage dip bowl - all on a bed of kale. (the "Sistahs" also put blanched asparagus on theirs and it was delicious - but it was a little expensive right now)</div>
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This picture shows the basket (I line it with plastic wrap first) with the kale arranged to cover the bottom. It took about 3 bunches of kale to do this basket- which is a large basket. In the center is a small purple cabbage that we scooped the center out of to make a bowl to put the dip in. (you can cut the bottom of it to make it sit flat if needed)</div>
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Brown the roast in a very hot frying pan with a little olive oil. Let cook until the meat forms a nice dark carmalization, then flip it over and do the same on the other side. Place the meat in a crock pot. Combine the dry soup mix with 1 cup of water. Add the two cans of cream of mushroom soup and stir to combine. Pour over the top of the meat and turn crock pot to low and cook for 7-8 hours. When finished, remove the meat to a serving plate, and pour the gravy into a gravy boat and it is ready to go! (I like to put a little A-1 sauce in the gravy to give it a little more flavor) How easy is that!!!</div>
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We had our annual Dutch Oven Dessert party this past weekend. We make the SAME dessert every year- but it is SO very easy and always turns out great and is very popular. It is a nice variety to add to all the fruit cobbler desserts that dutch ovens seem to lend themselves to. </div>
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Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-14797886236888565792013-07-28T13:06:00.000-06:002013-07-28T13:06:00.856-06:00Bavarian Cream with Fruit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My wonderful friend Debbie has made this for many occasions that I have been to - and I can't get enough of it! It is the kind of thing that you want to lick the bowl when you are done because you want more! We served this at a bridal shower at my house yesterday. It is creamy and delicious and the fresh fruit is such a great compliment with the rich velvety cream. You MUST try this one! Thanks Debbie!</div>
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We love grilling anything on a cedar plank! The yummy smokey flavor is unbeatable and the meat cooks up so moist and juicy - without burning and without having to flip the meat over. We wanted to cook some salmon for our Sunday dinner and I found a yummy rub that was delicious!! It has smoked paprika - which gives everything a smokey flavor. This, added with the smoke of the cedar plank, makes it SOOO good and it was SO easy!!</div>
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<br />I have been trying new recipes, but haven't loved any of them enough to put them on my blog. This one, my husband and I decided, was blog worthy! It is a very healthy version of Chicken Alfredo - using Greek yogurt, chicken broth and skim milk to make the sauce. I used the easy way and bought a deli chicken instead of grilling it, and I steamed my broccoli instead of roasting it. It was very good, but now I want to try it her way - I'm sure it has a richer flavor. Very yummy and easy!! We will be having this again for sure!</div>
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<i>from <a href="http://www.celebrations.com/profile/courtneyhoran">Courtn</a><a href="http://www.celebrations.com/profile/courtneyhoran">ey Horan</a></i><br /><br />3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and cut into chunks (about 2 cups)<br />2 cups roasted broccoli florets<br />8 oz. fettuccine<br />2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil<br />2 tsp minced garlic<br />2 TBSP flour<br />1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth<br />1/4 c plain 0% greek yogurt<br />1/4 c skim milk<br />1/4 tsp pepper<br />1 pinch ground nutmeg<br />3/4 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />In a pot of boiling, slated water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.<br /><br />In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden, 1-2 minutes.<br /><br />Whisk in the flour until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, Greek yogurt, Milk, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan. Add salt to taste.<br /><br />Add cooked chicken and broccoli to sauce mixture, followed by the cooked pasta. Toss to combine and serve with more Parmesan, if desired.Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-80192913713522045652013-04-15T15:41:00.000-06:002013-04-15T19:56:05.305-06:00Mini Samoa Bundt Cakes<br />
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Our daughter-in-law Aubrey made these last night for our Sunday dinner dessert. Oh my goodness! These were some of the best things I have ever eaten! They were heaven. Not overly sweet. I loved the mix of chocolate, caramel and toasted coconut - mmmm! I highly recommend these. Thanks Aubrey!</div>
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1 cup chocolate chips</div>
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 for a dark or nonstick pan).
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In a large bowl, beat together cake mix, water, oil and eggs
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Pour batter evenly into prepared Bundt pan cups. Bake cakes
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Remove cakes from oven; cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a
cooling rack. Using the back of a spoon, poke a few holes in the top of each
cake, being careful not to poke all the way through the bottom. Carefully pour
about a teaspoon of caramel sauce over the top of each cake; let cakes cool
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together butter and cream cheese. Add caramel sauce and powdered sugar; beat
until smooth. You may need to add more powdered sugar to get the correct
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Frost fully cooled cakes with frosting. Heat oven to 350
degrees F; place coconut flakes on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring
occasionally, until a deep caramel brown. Let cool completely, then use your
hands to pat the coconut flakes onto each frost cake; cover completely.</div>
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Place chocolate chips in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
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Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-83388413768881325882013-03-26T12:38:00.002-06:002013-03-26T12:38:59.097-06:00Coconut Crusted French Toast with Coconut Syrup (Easter Brunch)<span style="text-align: center;">I found these two recipes on Pinterest and combined them for our dinner last night. It was heaven! I think it would make a wonderful Easter Brunch item. The mixture of toasted coconut, creamy coconut syrup and the contrast of the sliced fresh strawberries were SOOO good. Loved it!</span><br />
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<b>Coconut Crusted French Toast</b></div>
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Serves 2-3</div>
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3 large eggs</div>
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3/4 c lite coconut milk</div>
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1/2 tsp coconut extract</div>
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract</div>
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1/8 tsp salt</div>
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1 c shredded sweetened coconut</div>
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6 slices of french bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices <i>(I just used Texas Toast)</i></div>
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1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Place the shredded coconut on a plate. Dip both sides of each slice of bread into the egg mixture. Dip both sides of the coated bread into the shredded coconut. <i>(I tried it this way and thought it was too much coconut ~I didn't think that was possible!~ I liked it better with only one side dipped in the coconut).</i>Drizzle a little of the egg mixture on top of the coconut to make it stick to the bread.<i>(I found this step is important because it protects the coconut from burning too easily)</i></div>
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3. Serve with butter, pure maple syrup, and/or strawberries. <i>(I made the coconut syrup recipe below instead of the maple syrup - yummy!)</i></div>
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1/2 c butter</div>
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3/4 c buttermilk</div>
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1 c sugar</div>
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1/2 tsp baking soda</div>
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1 tsp coconut extract</div>
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Place butter, buttermilk, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and boil one minute.</div>
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Remove from heat and add baking soda and extract, stirring constantly. It will bubble up, so if your pot is small, hold it over the sink to avoid spillage. Continue to stir syrup and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve over almost any breakfast food: waffles, pancakes, French toast, crepes,. etc.</div>
Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-76469371301649674232013-03-04T13:43:00.002-07:002013-03-04T13:43:44.624-07:00Winter Sunshine Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 large can of pineapple tidbits (with the juice)<br />
1/2-3/4 of a small box of instant lemon pudding (depending on how thick you like it)<br />
2 small cans of mandarin oranges - drained<br />
1/3-1/2 bag miniature marshmallows (to your liking)<br />
1/4 c coconut<br />
2 bananas - sliced<br />
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My sister Barb served this fun drink at our family Christmas Progressive Dinner and also at a shower. For Christmas she had red sugar around the cup with the lime drink, and today for the shower she used hot pink sugar. The darling purple striped paper straw topped it all off. SO CUTE! </div>
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<b>Fun and Festive Drink Idea</b><br />
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Corn Syrup<br />
Colored Sugar<br />
Lime Sherbet (or any flavor you like)<br />
7-Up<br />
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Dip just the rim of a clear plastic cup in corn syrup (pour some in a bowl), then dip in colored sugar. <br />
Mix 1 quart sherbet with 1 2-liter bottle of 7-Up in a punch bowl, breaking the sherbet up into small pieces.<br />
Serve and enjoy!Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-73003638337559705542012-12-29T15:20:00.001-07:002012-12-29T15:20:58.018-07:00Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Rice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This recipe is from my friend Debbie - who is a wonderful cook! She served this at a bridal shower years ago and I loved it. I loved it even more when she told me how EASY it was to make! I made it for a shower today, and enjoyed it once again. Delicious!!</div>
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<b>Easy Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Rice</b></div>
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1 Bottle of Classico Tomato Basil Spaghetti Sauce</div>
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1 Bottle (fill the empty Spaghetti Sauce bottle) of Heavy Cream</div>
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Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-86442904600902331532012-10-08T21:32:00.000-06:002012-10-08T21:32:00.726-06:00Oat Apple Crisp <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to find a new apple crisp recipe for my parents' combined birthday party last week. My sister-in-law made a chocolate dessert and I was supposed to make a non-chocolate one. I came across this recipe that used a yellow cake mix, which I have used before in a crisp recipe and loved, but this one also used oats, brown sugar and other things along with the cake mix. It turned out really good! I just made it again last night for our big family Sunday dinner. It is the perfect fall dessert - served hot with vanilla ice cream - MMMMMM!<br />
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<b>Oat Apple Crisp</b><br />
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7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 7 medium) (I used granny-smith)</div>
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3/4 c quick-cooking oats</div>
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1/3 c butter, softened</div>
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Place apples in a greased 2-1/2 qt shallow baking dish (I used a 9X13 pan). In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with water. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oats, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda. (I used my *clean* hands to mix the butter in, mashing the butter into the dry ingredients between my fingers). Sprinkle over apples.</div>
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Judy and KChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12155525245838738948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377375021450477262.post-86709618272971007452012-08-28T07:30:00.000-06:002012-08-28T07:30:03.435-06:00Grilled Rib-eye Steak Salad with Gorgonzola and Honey-mustard Dressing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I saw a show on BYU TV called the Food Nanny and she helped a young couple who were very busy - find a healthy dinner option that is quick and easy (it takes about 15-20 minutes!). I wanted to try it. I couldn't find the exact recipe, so I sort-of made this up from what I remembered and what sounded good to me. It was WONDERFUL! My husband said that it was one his favorite dinners that we have had this summer. It was a perfect dinner-salad, and the dressing recipe is from Alton Brown and is very low fat and delicious. We will be having this once a week until our cherry tomatoes freeze I think!</div>
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<b><i>adapted from the Food Nanny and Alton Brown</i></b><br />
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1 rib-eye steak<br />
1 bag of Leafy Romane Salad greens<br />
1 handful of cherry or grape tomatoes (cut in half)<br />
1/3 c sliced almonds - toasted in a dry frying pan until golden brown, then cooled<br />
1 avocado cut into cubes<br />
Gorgonzola cheese crumbles (it is similar to blue-cheese) - optional<br />
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5 TBSP honey<br />
3 TBSP smooth Dijon mustard<br />
2 TBSP rice wine vinegar<br />
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Whisk ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to serve.<br />
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Salt and pepper the steak and grill until still slightly pink in the middle. After flipping the steak the first time, sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola cheese on top and let melt into ooey- yummy goodness (this step is optional if you are not a fan - but I highly recommend it!) Let the steak rest about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips. <br />
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Mix the salad greens, tomatoes, toasted almonds and avocados pieces together. Put onto plates and top with pieces of the sliced steak. You can also add more crumbled Gorgonzola if you would like (we did). Drizzle the honey-mustard dressing over the top and enjoy!<br />
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