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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Random Picks: Cake Decorating- Lesson 4

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For the last cake decorating class (Lesson 4) we were to bring a cake frosted. During our class we practiced making more roses and learned h...
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Friday, October 23, 2009

Recipe: Beef Burgundy

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1 (2 pound) top round steak 1 white onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cans beef broth 1/2 cup Burgundy red c...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Recipe: Company Pot Roast

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1 (2 pound) boneless chuck roast 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans beef broth 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 1 ...

Random Picks: Cake Decorating Class- Lesson 3

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Our third lesson of the cake decorating class I had made white cupcakes and frosted them with white frosting. We started with making a ros...

Random Picks: Cake Decorating Class- Lesson 2

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For our second class (Lesson 2) we all brought our cake, leveled, and I filled mine with raspberry jam, and frosted it with white frosting. ...

Random Picks: Cake Decorating Class- Lesson 1

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Sometime ago I signed up at a Joanne's Craft store to attend a cake decorating class by Wilton. They gave us a list of supplies we neede...
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Monday, October 19, 2009

Recipe: Meatballs and Garlic Bread

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2 hoagie rolls Parmesan cheese dash of garlic powder 1 pound ground beef 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup wate...
Sunday, October 18, 2009

Recipe: Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspooons coarse salt 1 1/4 ...
Friday, October 9, 2009

Recipe: Sloppy Joes with Corn

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1 teaspoon canola oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 pounds lean ground bee...
Thursday, October 8, 2009

Recipe: Cashew Chicken

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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 3 1...
Sunday, October 4, 2009

Recipe: Marble Cheesecake Squares

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1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 9 cookie sheets) Cooking spray 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) blocks fat-free cream ch...

Food Fact: Apples

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Studies have found that eating apples on a regular basis significantly cuts the risk of heart disease, most likely because they contain a lo...
Monday, September 14, 2009

Recipe: Double Oat Breakfast Cookies

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1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Recipe: Three Cheese Pasta Bake

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1 (16 ounce) penne noodles 1 (13 ounce) containers Alfredo sauce 1 (8 ounce) sour cream 1 (15 ounce) ricotta cheese 2 large eggs, lightly be...

Recipe: Pico de Gallo

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1 1/2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large) 1/2 cup chopped green onions 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons fr...
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Recipe: Peanutty Candy Bars

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4 cups quick cooking coats 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup peanut butter, divided 1/2 cup light corn sy...
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Random Picks: Uses with Newspaper

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1. Deodorize food containers . Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight. 2. Ripen to...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Recipe: Pot Roast with Tomato Sauce

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1 beef chuck roast 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes including juice 1 large white onion, chunked 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon bla...

Random Picks: 10 Uses for a Dryer Sheet

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1. Freshen smelly shoes . Insert a dryer sheet into the offending pair and let sit overnight. 2. Remove static from clothing, hair, TV scre...

Food Fact: Keeping Basil Fresh

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To extend the life of fresh herbs like basil, remove them from package (or discard rubber bands) and rinse them in cool water. Spin-dry or b...

Recipe: Asian Carrot Slaw

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3/4 pound carrots, peeled and shaved with a vegetable peeler 4 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oi...
Monday, August 24, 2009

Recipe: Chicken Parmesan

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2 12 ounce packages baked breaded chicken-breast tenderloins 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 cups jarred marinara sauce 4 tablespoons freshly...

Recipe: Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette

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1 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons balsalmic vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1/4 cup parme...

Recipe: Cheesy Little Link Snack Wraps

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6 KRAFT cheese singles 1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 24 Little Smokies Heat oven to 375. Cut each Singles into 4 strips; ...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Recipe: Drop Biscuits

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2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chille...

Recipe: Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs and Lemon

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1 1 pound box penne 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup fresh ricotta 1/3 cup roughly chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as ch...

Random Picks: Mixingbowl.com

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I recently joined a website called Mixingbowl.com This site is about: Finding and sharing recipes Meet other home cooks Participate in cont...
Monday, August 17, 2009

Kitchen Tip: Uses with Olive Oil

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“Olive oil is a good lubricant because its molecules easily slide past one another, thereby helping solid objects to overcome friction,” say...
Sunday, August 16, 2009

Recipe: Mango-Passion Fruit Gelato

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1 cup sugar 3 cups chopped, peeled mango (about 2 mangos) 2 cups passion fruit nectar 1 1/2 cups half and half Combine sugar and water in ...
Saturday, August 15, 2009

Recipe: Oreo Truffles

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1 18 ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling, finely crushed 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 pound white baki...
Friday, August 14, 2009

Recipe: Bruschetta Chicken

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3/4 cup roasted tomato vinaigrette, plus 2 tablespoons 4 small boneless chicken breast, cut in strips 2 small tomatos, finely chopped 1/2 cu...

Recipe: Herb Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

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Juice from 1 large lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon style mustard 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup sour cream 1 package sweet butter...

Kitchen Tip: Uses with a Lemon

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“Lemon juice is the strongest food acid in our kitchens, strong enough to make life unbearable for most bacteria,” says Robert Wolke, prof...

Recipe: Mexican Layered DIp

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1 package (8 ounce) Neufchatel Cheese (see note) 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix 1 cup salsa 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinse...
Thursday, August 13, 2009

Recipe: Meat Loaf

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1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 2 ounce envelope onion soup mix 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups saltines (about 4 ounces), ...

Recipe: Roasted Asparagus

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1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears 1 large shallot 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt and freshly ground pepp...
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Recipe: Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

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1 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 3 medium cucumbers, peel...

Recipe: Fish Tacos

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1 10.6 ounce package Fish Fillets 6 flour tortillas 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 10 ounce jar tartar sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine...

Recipe: Spring Mix Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Walnuts

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3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 bag sa...
Thursday, August 6, 2009

Recipe: Pan-Seared Pork with Potatoes and Lemon

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2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks coarse salt and ground pepper 3 scallions, thinly slice...

Recipe: Sparkling Peach Tea

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5 packets Crystal Light Peach flavor Iced Tea Mix (see note below) 1 1/2 cup cold water 1 liter of ginger ale soda Place drink mix in large ...

Recipe: Mediterranean Salad with Green Beans and Feta

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course salt and pepper 8 ounces frozen green beans 2 navel oranges 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 cups crumbled fe...