tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50529347591668361922024-03-18T19:45:53.633-06:00Hinckley Health and HappinessWe are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are. ~Adelle DavisSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-24410082888541452522011-04-10T15:42:00.001-06:002011-04-13T10:55:08.759-06:00Another Blog, More Delicious Food...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">So guess what? It was Pi Day on Monday (3/14, er 3.14?)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And so I made PIE, of course! But in this case, we will call it Pi.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">However, here is the dilemma...the pie I made is actually called a cake, a cheesecake in fact.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And cheesecake is literally a pie, so why do we call it a cake? I have no idea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, I made a Chocolate and Vanilla Swirled Cheese Pi (or cake?) and it was too delicious for it's own good, because it disappeared in less than a day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">(Oh yeah, I also didn't have a circular pie pan, so I had to use a square-shaped one. Oh the irony.) </span></div>
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</span><span itemprop="name">Graham Cracker Pie Crust</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="amount">3
packages</span>
(8 oz. each)
<span itemprop="name">cream cheese</span>, softened
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="amount">1
cup</span>
<span itemprop="name">sugar</span>, divided
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cup</span><span itemprop="name"> sour cream</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="amount">2-1/2
teaspoons</span>
<span itemprop="name">vanilla extract</span>, divided
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<li class="odd" itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="amount">3
tablespoons</span>
<span itemprop="name">all-purpose flour</span></span>
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cup</span><span itemprop="name"> cocoa powder</span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, sour cream and 2 teaspoons vanilla in
large bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth. Gradually add flour,
beating just until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Combine cocoa
and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl. Add oil, remaining 1/2
teaspoon vanilla and 1-1/2 cups of cream cheese mixture; stir well.
Spoon plain and chocolate batters alternately over prepared crust,
ending with spoonfuls of chocolate on top; gently swirl with knife for
marbled effect. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 10 minutes.
Without opening oven door, reduce oven temperature to 250°F; continue
baking 30 minutes. Turn off oven; without opening oven door, leave
cheesecake in oven 30 minutes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Remove from oven. Immediately loosen cheesecake from side of pan with
knife; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate several hours or
overnight; remove side of pan. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.
10 to 12 servings.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Okay, so I have a serious weakness for chocolate and peanut
butter. It is even more amplified when there is a sweet /salty combination.
This just sounded too delicious to resist. It is called "Poppy Chow"
not "Puppy Chow", because it is made with popcorn, of course! I love
the original Chex cereal "Puppy Chow" but this one comes up pretty
close in scrumptiousness. So for all you chocolate, peanut butter, and popcorn
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<span style="font-size: small; text-decoration: underline;">Yield</span><span style="font-size: small;">: About 8 to 10 servings </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup semisweet chocolate chips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">½ cup creamy peanut butter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">¼ cup unsalted butter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></li>
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stir until each piece is evenly coated. Spread the mixture out onto a
baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until
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One of the foods in Harry Potter: Pumpkin Pasties. These pumpkin pastries have a sugar cookie crust and are filled with spicy pumpkin goodness.</div>
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Good morning! Look at those beautiful faces.</div>
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Our snacks throughout the day: Cockroach Clusters, Licorice Wands, and Fudge Drops. The Cockroach Clusters were by far the favorite.</div>
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Our friend, Rob, went and bought a Harry Potter poster--Lego style! It was legit.</div>
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Look what's for lunch...one of Ron Weasley's favorites: Bacon Sandwiches (aka) BLTs. And some delicious baked french fries to finish off the meal.</div>
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One of the most tasty drinks: Butterbeer. Wow, that's all I have to say about this one.</div>
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A classic English dish: Shepherd's Pie. I really liked this dish. Rosemary and Parsley flavored well with the beef, and the garlic mashed potatoes. Hmmm :)</div>
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<i>Well if you haven't guessed, I made a bunch of food for a Harry Potter Party. A group of us got together for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Lots of good food and hours upon hours of movies. Yeah, it was epic.</i></div>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap">16 oz pre-made Pillsbury sugar cookie dough</li>
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3/4 cup white sugar</li>
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger</li>
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves</li>
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2 eggs</li>
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1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin</li>
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1/2 cup milk</li>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Cut sugar cookie dough into 12 separate pieces; press into the bottom of muffin tin, spreading as thinly as possible without leaving holes.</span></li>
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Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in
small bowl. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and
sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in milk.</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Add 1 Tablespoon of pumpkin mixture into each cup. </span></li>
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Bake for 17-22 minutes or until golden brown.</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Cool and Serve.</span></li>
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">12 ounces milk chocolate chips</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">1 cup raisins</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">2 cups thin pretzel sticks, broken into 1-inch pieces (or crushed pretzels)</span></li>
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted.</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Remove from microwave and stir in raisins and pretzels.</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper.</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Let stand until firm.</span></li>
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">6 ounces white chocolate</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">24 licorice twists (any flavor)</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">sprinkles</span></li>
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<li>Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted.</li>
<li>Remove from microwave. Dip ends of licorice twists into chocolate and place on wax paper. Top off each one with colorful sprinkles.</li>
<li>Let stand until firm. Serve in a tall glass.</li>
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<li>12 ounces any flavor chocolate chips</li>
<li>2 tablespoons butter</li>
<li>1/2 cup cream</li>
<li>dash of salt</li>
<li>handful of sugar</li>
<li>1/2 cup oats</li>
<li>powdered sugar </li>
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<li>In microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips. </li>
<li>Stir in butter and cream. Mix in salt and sugar.</li>
<li>Return bowl to microwave and heat for about 30 seconds.</li>
<li>Stir in oats. Form fudge into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar.</li>
<li>Cool on waxed paper.</li>
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4 slices bacon</li>
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2 leaves lettuce</li>
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2 slices tomato</li>
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2 slices bread, toasted</li>
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise</li>
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Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over
medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon
slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Arrange the cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices
on one slice of bread. Spread one side of remaining bread slice with
the mayonnaise. Bring the two pieces together to make a sandwich.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Baked French Fries</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://hinckleyhealthandhappiness.blogspot.com/2010/01/oven-baked-french-fries.html">French Fry Goooooodnessssss.</a></div>
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<li>1 cup brown sugar</li>
<li>2 tablespoons water</li>
<li>6 tablespoons butter</li>
<li>½ teaspoon salt</li>
<li>½ teaspoon cider vinegar</li>
<li> 3/4 cup heavy cream (whipping cream), divided</li>
<li>½ teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li>4-12 oz Cream sodas</li>
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<i>Directions
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<li>Combine the brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a
gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. </li>
<li>Stir in the butter, salt, vinegar and 1/4 whipping cream. Set aside
to cool to room temperature. (Note: Can put it in the fridge or freezer
to speed up the cooling.)</li>
<li>Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the vanilla.</li>
<li>In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture
and the remaining 1/2 cup of whipping cream. Use an electric mixer to
beat until just thickened, but not completely whipped, about 2 to 3
minutes.</li>
<li>To serve, divide the brown sugar mixture between 4 tall glasses
(about 1/4 cup for each glass). Add 1/4 cup of cream soda to each glass,
then stir to combine. Fill each glass nearly to the top with
additional cream soda, then spoon the whipped topping over each.</li>
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<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon vegetable oil</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 large onion, peeled and chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 large carrot, peeled and chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 pound groundbeef</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup beef broth</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon tomato paste</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry rosemary</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup frozen peas</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks</li>
<li class="ingredient">6 tablespoons unsalted butter</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup milk (any fat content)</li>
<li class="ingredient">Garlic salt to taste + garlic powder</li>
<li class="ingredient">Parmesan Cheese</li>
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the
oil, then add the onion, carrot, and meat. Cook until browned, 8 to 10
minutes.
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<li>
Drain the fat and add the broth, tomato paste, and
herbs. Simmer until the juices thicken, about 10 minutes, then add the
peas.
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<li>
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside.
</li>
<li>
Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
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<li>
Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, garlic salt and garlic powder.
</li>
<li>
Spread them over the meat mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. </li>
<li>
Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.</li>
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<ul>
<li>1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin</li>
<li>2 quarts apple juice</li>
<li>3/4 cup brown sugar</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon allspice</li>
<li>1/8 teaspoon ground cloves</li>
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<li>In a saucepan, combine 2 cups apple juice with sugar and spices. Bring to a boil.</li>
<li>Allow this mixture to cool. Stir in the vanilla.</li>
<li> In a blender, mix together the pumpkin with the sugar mixture, incorporating the remaining apple juice. (This will have to be done in 2 batches)</li>
<li>In a large pitcher, stir all the batches together.</li>
<li>Serve chilled.</li>
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Valentine's Day with the roomies :)</div>
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Stuffed Chicken Valentino, Penne Alfredo, Parmesan Crusted Asparagus</div>
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<i>Valentine's Day. The day hated by singles, the day of chocolates and flowers, the day of giggly girls and blushing boys. For years, I have hated this day. But this year was wonderful because I got to make a romantic dinner for my roommates. I made Stuffed Chicken Valentino, Penne Alfredo, Parmesan Crusted Asparagus, and Chocolate Molten Lava Cake for dessert. I had a blast and the food was delicious, according to my roommates.</i></div>
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves</li>
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">4 tablespoons cream cheese </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese</li>
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1 cup roasted red peppers and onions (see below)</li>
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4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese</li>
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salt and pepper to taste</li>
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2 tablespoons olive oil</li>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise, leaving the halves attached
on one side: opened and laid flat, the chicken breast should resemble a
butterfly. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound flat.
Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
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Combine Parmesan cheese and cream cheese with Italian seasoning and spread over chicken breasts. At one end of each breast,
place 3 strips of roasted pepper. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded Mozzarella cheese. Roll each breast up, starting on the side with the peppers and
cheese. Insert a toothpick in each roll to prevent unrolling. Place in an oiled baking dish. Season rolls with salt and pepper to taste, and
drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Set oven to
broil, and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven,
slice to display the colorful filling, and serve.</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">*For the roasted peppers and onions: Cut 1/2 red pepper into slices. Cut 1/2 onion into slices. On a baking dish, drizzle pepper and onions slices with olive oil and garlic. Roast for about 30 minutes at 425 degrees, until soft.</span></li>
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<ul>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">16 ounces dry penne pasta</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
1 cup butter</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">1
pint heavy cream</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 dash powdered garlic, or garlic salt </li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">1
cup grated Romano cheese</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese</li>
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low
heat. Stir in cheese over medium
heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce. Add salt, pepper, and garlic to taste.
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
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immediately with warm pasta.</span></li>
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<ul>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
1 pound thin asparagus spears</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
freshly ground black pepper to taste</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap">
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste</li>
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
</span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with
olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer.
Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus, and season with freshly ground
black pepper.
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until
cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on
warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste. </span></li>
</ol>
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Melt butter and chocolate in a medium heat-proof
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<i>Beignets are pastries made from fried dough and sprinkled with powdered sugar. The word beignet actually means "fried dough" in French. They are popular in New Orleans. The other day, my roommate and I were talking about the Disney movie: The Princess and the Frog. In that movie, the main character, Tiana, makes beignets (or "man-catching beignets" as she says). We thought they looked delicious (even for being a cartoon). I decided to give them a try. They were super yummy, and let me tell you, they were definite "man-catching beignets" because we could not keep those boys out of our kitchen. I have never seen food go so quickly!</i></div>
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2. Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Fry in 360 degree F (180 degrees C) hot oil. If beignets do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. Drain onto paper towels.</div>
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3. Shake confectioners' sugar on hot beignets. Serve warm. *You can also add cinnamon to the powdered sugar...yum :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-62542752748327167702011-02-03T21:28:00.001-07:002011-02-03T21:30:38.841-07:00INDIAN FOOD!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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South Indian Curry, Coconut Cilantro Rice, Naan Bread</div>
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Naan Bread: puffed and delicious</div>
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Dinner Group. I was really hot and sweaty from cooking :)</div>
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<i>I LOVE INDIAN FOOD! So much. It is just one of those things that brings a smile to your face. Warm, comforting, mouthwatering. I made a meal for my dinner group. I cooked up South Indian Vegetable Curry, Coconut Cilantro Rice, and Naan Bread. They really liked it, and so did my roommates :)</i></div>
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1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups)</div>
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3 cups vegetable broth</div>
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1 pound sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes</div>
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12 ounces russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes</div>
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2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch rounds</div>
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1 yellow squash, sliced</div>
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2 tomatoes, chopped</div>
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1 teaspoon salt</div>
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</div>
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Puree first 8 ingredients in processor until paste forms. Cook in large pot over medium heat until aromatic, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add tomato paste. Cook until mixture starts to darken and brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes longer. Add broth, brown sugar, and lime. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring often and scraping up browned bits. (This can be made 2 days ahead.) Cool, cover, and chill. Bring to simmer before continuing. Add sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to mixture in pot. Stir in coconut milk. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Stir in yellow squash and cook for about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer curry to bowl. Garnish with cilantro and serve.</div>
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3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut</div>
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño including seeds (from 1 chile)</div>
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Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear. Spread coconut in a shallow baking pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool completely. Cook ginger and jalapeño in 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until chile is softened, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. While rice cooks, pulse together coconut, cilantro, scallions, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely chopped. Add cilantro mixture to cooked rice and stir gently until combined well.</div>
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<i>Okay, so I know that I just barely posted a granola recipe, but I love this stuff. It's healthy and so scrumptious. (Plus I am having a blast inventing new recipes.) So far, these granolas have been a hit with family and friends. My friend Tennyson really liked the Peanut Butter one, so I am posting that recipe for him. But Leah's favorite is the Fruit and Nut one (which I like to call Sarah's Super Granola). I add in coconut oil, which gives it a wonderful sweet flavor. Whichever you choose, both are pretty amazing.</i></div>
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8 cups rolled oats</div>
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1 cup chopped almonds</div>
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1 cup chopped pecans</div>
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1 cup chopped walnuts</div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt</div>
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1 cup maple syrup</div>
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1/2 cup coconut oil</div>
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon</div>
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract</div>
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1 cup raisins</div>
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1 cup dried cranberries</div>
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1 cup shredded coconut</div>
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray two large baking sheets with oil. Combine the oats, oat bran, flax, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a large bowl. Stir together the salt, maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a medium sized bowl. Warm in the microwave for about 45 seconds, or until mixture is starting to bubble. (This can also be done on the stove.) Make sure mixture is smooth. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheets. Bake in the oven until crispy and toasted, about 30-40 minutes. Make sure you stir the granola every 10 minutes (this is very important). Cool. Stir in the raisins, cranberries, and shredded coconut.</div>
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4 cups rolled oats (or 2 cups oats with 2 cups rice crispies)</div>
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<i>For the past couple weeks, Leah and I have been catering for weddings. For the last one, one of the desserts we made was mini cheesecakes. These were a big hit. Plus they were scrumdiddlyumptious. You just can't go wrong with cheesecake.</i></div>
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<li>1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped</li>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line miniature muffin tins with mini paper liners. Crush the vanilla wafers (or coconut cookies with butter) into each paper cup. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the maraschino cherries. (You can also add red food coloring to make the cheesecakes more appealing.) Fill each mini muffin liner with this mixture, almost to the top. Bake for about 15 minutes. Cool. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream. (We mixed cool whip with cream cheese, and added about 1 cup of powdered sugar.) Drizzle each with dark chocolate.</div>
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<li>3/4 cup white sugar</li>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line miniature muffin tins with mini paper liners. Crush the vanilla wafers into each paper cup. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the peanut butter. Mix in the milk. Fill each mini muffin liner with this mixture, almost to the top. Bake for about 15 minutes. Cool. Top each with milk-chocolate and sprinkle with crushed toffee (we used Almond Roca).</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-79160460554983569332011-01-08T16:24:00.000-07:002011-01-08T16:24:41.030-07:00Poached Egg Salad with Sweet Chipotle Dressing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you don't know, I am in love with poached eggs. The first time I ate a poached egg was at a joint called Blue Plate Diner in Salt Lake City, UT (highly recommended). I ordered the eggs benedict. It was love at first bite. Since then, I have thinking of ways to incorporate poached eggs into dishes. Well I am a salad connoisseur, so I decided to put a poached egg on my salad. It was amazing! The Sweet Chipotle Dressing makes is a great companion to this lovely salad.</span></i></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 onion, chopped</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 avocado, sliced</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup corn, seasoned with salt and pepper</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tablespoon chopped garlic</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tablespoons dijon mustard</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 teaspoon ground cumin</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tablespoons chopped cilantro</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2/3 cup vinegar (rice wine, white, or balsamic)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 teaspoon pepper</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tablespoons honey</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (seeds removed)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup plain yogurt</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>The other night, my dad was talking about how he didn't have much to eat in the morning besides packaged cereal. He said he wanted something healthy and asked me if I would make granola. So I came up with this granola. There is no processed sugar or even honey in it, just pure maple. I got kudos for it from Leah and dad, so that's a sign that it must be pretty darn delicious :)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">6 1/2 cups rolled oats <br />
1 cup sliced almonds<br />
1 cup chopped pecans (you can use any type of nut) <br />
1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds <br />
1 teaspoon fine ground sea salt (use a tad less if using iodized salt)<br />
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg</span></div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract <br />1/4 cup vegetable oil+3/4 cup applesauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together oats, nuts, sunflower seeds, salt, vanilla, oil, applesauce, spices,
and maple syrup. Spread mixture evenly in 2 large shallow baking pans (1 inch deep) and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, stirring and
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about 30-40 minutes total. Cool granola completely in pans on racks, then stir in dried fruit. </span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-35737612125174348872010-12-10T22:47:00.000-07:002010-12-10T22:47:09.311-07:00Black Bean Salsa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">This salsa is wonderful. It is full of black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. It is also really versatile, you can adjust the spices according to your taste. I made some homemade baked tortilla chips to go with it. Delish!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">3 (15 ounce) cans black beans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2-3 large tomatoes, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 small onion, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons lime juice</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoon red wine vinegar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon cumin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">Combine all the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours or so (this allows all the flavors to mingle together). Serve with tortilla chips and guacamole.</span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-60853565012151000972010-11-30T15:47:00.000-07:002010-11-30T15:47:34.801-07:00Thanksgiving: Maple Pumpkin Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZFvUW7mYYRnTOnORcT_acBPcfyiEFPADPSuZ6KX2d8E1zPUAicAaxKJbW1iei1alQBwpMecm661leV717wWGS7aG42JBslLBRB3tdcuuDk-RnTpRMKPGuf1YYaZFEBHV9v1l0lOOW8as/s1600/DSCN6842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZFvUW7mYYRnTOnORcT_acBPcfyiEFPADPSuZ6KX2d8E1zPUAicAaxKJbW1iei1alQBwpMecm661leV717wWGS7aG42JBslLBRB3tdcuuDk-RnTpRMKPGuf1YYaZFEBHV9v1l0lOOW8as/s320/DSCN6842.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">This Thanksgiving was a small one. There was only Leah, Isaac, and I at home...oh, and the parents too :) Mom, being the angel that she is, decided to invite over an elderly woman by the name of Elizabeth. She was a character to say the least. We were glad to share our Thanksgiving dinner with her.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Once again, we ate like kings. Leah and I did most of the cooking, but mom did make her traditional stuffing and pumpkin pie.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">I was determined to make a healthier pumpkin pie this year and to my surprise, I succeeded :) While mom made her traditional pumpkin pie, I made a maple pumpkin pie (no sugar added, just simply pure maple syrup). It is amazing what a bit of maple flavor can do to any ordinary recipe! Sweet and creamy, this pie bursts with that "little extra" flavor.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maple Pumpkin Pie</span></div>
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<ul>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 teaspoon ground ginger</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/2 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
2/3 cup real maple syrup (feel free to add in more, sweeten to your liking)</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;"> 1 cup milk (I used almond milk, but you can even use half & half)</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">A pinch of cornstarch</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
3 eggs</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves,
allspice, and salt. Stir in maple syrup, milk, flour, and cornstarch. Mix
in eggs one at a time. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Bake for 1 hour, or until center is set.
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</ol>
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</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-37788172177130046072010-11-24T12:38:00.002-07:002010-11-24T12:51:25.532-07:00Butternut Squash Pizza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Butternut squash on a pizza? Wha? Don't let this odd topping freak you out. It is surprisingly delicious, trust me. The caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar make this yummy pizza even better.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">And for a side dish, whole wheat pita chips and hummus. It doesn't get much better than this :)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Butternut Squash Pizza</span></span></h3>
<ul>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 cup thinly sliced onion</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/2 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">A drizzle of balsamic vinegar </span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
salt and black pepper to taste</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough (I use pita bread)</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 tablespoon cornmeal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">
2 tablespoons grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese</span></li>
</ul>
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place
sliced onion and squash in a roasting pan. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with rosemary,
salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; toss to coat.
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until
onions are lightly browned and squash is tender; set aside.
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F. On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into an 8 inch
round. Place the rounds on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal (you
may need 2 baking sheets depending on their size). Distribute squash
mixture over the two rounds and continue baking for 10 minutes, checking
occasionally, or until the crust is firm. Sprinkle with cheese, remaining tablespoon olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Cut into quarters, and serve.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whole Wheat Pita Bread </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><b></b>
1 ½ cups warm water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">
1 package active dry yeast</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil + 1 tablespoon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">
½ teaspoon honey</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">
3 cups whole wheat flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">
2 teaspoons salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">
Flour for dusting</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><br /><i><b style="font-weight: normal;">Directions</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><i><b style="font-weight: normal;"></b></i>Pour water into the bowl of an electric stand mixer with dough hook
attached.
Add yeast, olive oil and honey. Allow yeast to bloom until it begins to
foam,
about 5 minutes. Add flour, then salt. Mix on medium speed for one
minute.
Turn the mixer down to low and mix for 2 minutes longer. Increase speed
to
medium and continue to mix 2 minutes longer. If at any point the dough
wraps
completely around the hook and is no longer kneading, turn off the
machine,
scrape the dough off the hook back into the bowl and return to mixing.
Transfer
dough to a clean work surface and knead by hand for one minute longer or
until
you have a round, smooth, elastic dough. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil
into a
medium sized bowl. Place dough into bowl and coat with the oil by
turning over.
Cover with a clean damp towel or plastic wrap and place in a moderately
warm,
draft-free place until doubled in volume, usually about 2 hours.<br />Position an up-side down 18 x 13 aluminum sheet pan or a baking stone
on the
middle rack in the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Transfer the proofed dough to a clean work surface and knead it by
hand until it
is round, smooth and elastic, about one minute. Divide the dough into
16 pieces,
(2 ounces each) and shape into balls. Cover with a clean towel and
allow to
proof until expanded slightly in size, about 20 minutes.<br />Dust a clean work surface with
all-purpose flour (I like to use cornmeal). Roll dough into
6-inch circles.
You may stack them between parchment paper or clean towels. Carefully
and
quickly place them in the oven directly on the baking sheet or stone.
You may
bake 2 or 3 at a time. Cook pitas for 2 minutes or until puffed. Remove
with a
metal spatula. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve hot or at room
temperature.
Once cooled, pitas may be stored in a re-sealable plastic storage bag
for up to 2
days, they may also be frozen for a few months. (To keep them soft, put
them in a towel or plastic bag right after you remove them from the
oven.)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Hummus</span></span>
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<ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
<li><span style="font-size: small;">2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 lemon, juiced </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons tahini paste </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon garlic </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup olive oil, plus more, for drizzling </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Salt </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Freshly ground black pepper </span></li>
</ul>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Directions</span></i></h2>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"> In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the
chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, and garlic. Process until smooth.
With the machine running, add 1/4 cup olive oil, a little at a time.
Season with salt and pepper.
</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><br /></span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-40140523561764503572010-11-18T22:08:00.000-07:002010-11-18T22:08:35.420-07:00Fish and Chips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
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<i><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">Fish and Chips is your popular eat 'n run food that originated in the United Kingdom. Usually, it consists of deep-fried fish (cod) and deep-fried potatoes. Well as you know, I am a health nut, so I decided to "healthify" this classic dish. Instead of deep-frying, I marinated the fish and cooked it in a pan. For the fries, I swapped the normal starchy russets for vitamin-packed sweet potatoes, which I baked in the oven. The result: a super duper tasty meal :)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Delish Fish</span></div>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/4 teaspoon paprika</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 teaspoon brown sugar</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/2 teaspoon onion powder</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1/2 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
1 tablespoon olive oil</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">
2 (6 ounce) fish fillets (salmon, tilapia, halibut, etc.)</span></li>
</ul>
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Directions</i></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Combine the black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a
small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a paste. Spread
the paste all over the fish fillets, and set aside to marinate at room
temperature for 30 minutes.
</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Heat some oil in a pan over
medium-high heat. Cook the fillets in the hot pan until
golden brown on each side, and no longer translucent in the center,
about 4 minutes per side.</span></span></li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Baked Sweet Potato Fries</span></span></div>
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<ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">2 sweet potatoes, cut into French fries</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"><span style="font-size: small;">salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil, cinnamon, cumin </span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">Directions</i></span></h3>
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<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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<li style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, olive
oil, and seasonings. Close and shake the bag until
the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on one large baking sheet (sprayed with oil).
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on
one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula halfway during cooking. Thinner fries may not take as long.</span></span> </li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Panang curry is a type of Thai curry. It is much different than the ordinary red, yellow, green, and brown curries. It is both spicy and sweet...and absolutely mouthwatering. You can either buy panang curry paste from the store or you can make it from scratch. I have included a recipe for the paste and a recipe for the dish. Feel free to add any type of meat or vegetables.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Panang Curry</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><b>Panang Curry Paste</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">5 large Chilly peppers (red, dried, seeded and soaked)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon Galangal (a root), sliced </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon fresh Lemongrass, sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon Coriander </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon Cilantro, chopped </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon Cumin </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 clove Garlic, chopped </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">5 Shallots, sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup Peanuts (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">12 tablespoons Kaffir Lime (the rind), sliced </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon Shrimp paste (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon Salt (sea salt)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">2 teaspoons Pepper (white)</span></li>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">Preparation:</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> To make the panang curry paste, simply combine all the ingredients
and blend them together
in a food processor or blender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The ingredients for the Panang curry recipe are as follows:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or any other meat (or none)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Your choice of vegetables (zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, onion, eggplant, carrot, etc.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1-2 cans Coconut milk (use light coconut milk if you prefer) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1-2 tablespoons Panang Curry Paste </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon Brown sugar (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon Fish sauce (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup Peas </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">4-6 Kaffir lime leaves </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Sweet basil leaves (for garnish)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Some water (to thin out and make more soupy, less thick)</span></li>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;">Making your Panang Curry:</span></u></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><strong style="font-weight: normal;">Making the curry</strong></i>: Bring the coconut milk, curry
paste, sugar, and fish sauce together in a pot, bring to a boil. Next, add your meat and/or vegetables. When almost cooked, add
kaffir lime leaves and simmer for an additional ten minutes. Before you
remove from heat, make sure the meat or fish is cooked all the way! If you find that you've boiled down your curry too much -
and it tastes too thick, salty and concentrated, add some water to thin
it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><strong style="font-weight: normal;">Serving the curry</strong>:</i> When you're all done, remove
everything from the heat, and fill a bowl about halfway with rice, then
top with curry. Or, for a more traditional approach,
stuff all the rice in a small bowl, then turn the bowl upside down on a
plate and tap it until the rice ball falls out (this is an easy way to
make a fancy looking rice ball, like the ones you're served in Thai
restaurants). Next, pour a good portion of curry into a medium sized
bowl, and place it next to the rice ball and serve. You may want to
garnish it with sweet basil leaves before serving.</span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-64434907492479281562010-11-07T22:52:00.000-07:002010-11-07T22:52:01.367-07:00Pumpkin Corn Chowder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Okay, I admit...I am obsessed with soup. But I promise that this one is also very good. It is thick and has a fantastic autumn flavor. Yum :)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>2</strong>
tablespoons
butter</span></li>
<li class="bg2">
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1</strong>
cup
thinly sliced leeks or 8 large green onions, thinly sliced</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>2</strong>
cloves
garlic, minced</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1-1/2</strong>
teaspoons
ground cumin</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>2</strong>
cups
1-inch cubes sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1</strong>
14-ounce can
vegetable broth</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1/4</strong>
teaspoon
salt</span></li>
<li class="bg2">
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1/4</strong>
teaspoon
ground black pepper</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1</strong>
15-ounce can
pumpkin</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1</strong>
14.75-ounce can
cream-style corn</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1</strong>
10.75-ounce can
reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery or onion soup</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1</strong>
cup
milk (or omit soup and milk and simply add coconut milk to taste)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1</strong>
tablespoon
snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>2</strong>
tablespoons
pumpkin seeds, toasted</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong></strong>
Dairy sour cream (optional)</span></li>
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Assorted crackers (optional)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1.</b> In a 4-quart Dutch oven or pot, melt butter. Add leeks
and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in
cumin and stir for 30 seconds. Add sweet potatoes, broth, salt and black
pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20
minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2. </b>Stir pumpkin, corn, celery soup, milk and thyme
into potato mixture. Cook over medium heat until heated through,
stirring occasionally. To serve, sprinkle soup with pumpkin seeds. If
you like, garnish soup with sour cream and serve with crackers. Makes 6
servings (8 cups).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>A butternut squash soup with carrots, celery, and fresh chopped sage. This soup is both vegetarian and vegan. It is one of my favorite recipes.</i></span></div>
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<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp olive oil</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">1 onion, diced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">4 carrots, sliced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">3 stalks celery, diced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">2 small or one large butternut squash, peeled and chopped</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">5 cups vegetable broth</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp chopped fresh sage</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup soy or almond milk, or milk of choice</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">salt and pepper to taste</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: small;">curry powder to taste (optional, but the curry makes it divine) </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In a large soup pot, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until onions turn soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. </span></span><br />
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Add the carrots and celery and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. </span></div>
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the squash and stir just to coat, then add the vegetable broth and
sage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a slow simmer. Allow to cook
for at least 25 minutes, or until squash is soft. </span></div>
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Using a potato masher or a large fork, mash the squash until smooth, or, you can puree the soup in a food processor or blender. </span></div>
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Stir in the soy milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.
</span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-29575600689755827452010-10-23T16:07:00.000-06:002010-10-23T16:07:44.654-06:00Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
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<i>Som Tum, or Green Papaya Salad, is a very common dish eaten throughout Thailand. It originated from Laos, but is now enjoyed by many in the United States. This spicy Thai salad is made from shredded unripened papaya. It is sour, hot, salty, and sweet...and absolutely delicious!</i></div>
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1 teaspoon whole garlic cloves, minced</div>
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2-10 small Thai chilies (to taste), minced</div>
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1 tablespoon sugar</div>
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1 tablespoon fish sauce</div>
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1 long bean, broken into pieces</div>
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1 tomato</div>
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2 teaspoons lime juice</div>
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1 cup shredded green papaya</div>
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3 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts</div>
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1 cup chopped green cabbage</div>
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<li><span>First prepare the papaya by peeling the dark green skin. Then,
hold the papaya in your hand, and smack the fruit lengthwise with a
good sized knife. You want to create 1/2″ or so deep cuts into the
fruit. Do this over and over until you’ve created a good amount of cuts.
Watch your fingers! Then, cut the papaya lengthwise to produce long
strips. You can also buy tools which can create long shreds. But I recommend using
a cheese grater (the big holes), it is much easier. Thai people use the knife method
though.</span></li>
<li><span>In a bowl, add the whole garlic cloves and chilies. Pound with a spoon a few times to mash, then add the long beans. (If you want to be really authentic, mix ingredients together with a ceramic mortar & pestle.)</span></li>
<li><span>Pound a few more times, and add a pinch of papaya. This helps mix the garlic & chilies. Pound some more.</span></li>
<li><span>Add the sugar, fish sauce and pound more. Make sure everything is well mixed.</span></li>
<li><span>Add the tomato, chopped into large pieces. Stir with a spoon. Add the lime juice and the rest of the papaya. You want to evenly
coat the papaya with the juices while pounding the flavor into the
papaya, but don’t pound so hard that the papaya disintegrates. Add the
peanuts, mix and serve over a bed of chopped cabbage.</span></li>
<li><span>Note:</span> Don't pound the papaya too
hard. You want to gently bruise the fruit, not smash it into bits or
make it soggy. The papaya should be crunchy.</li>
</ol>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052934759166836192.post-18525948085815633902010-10-16T19:45:00.000-06:002010-10-16T19:45:12.018-06:00Barbie Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Yesterday was my client's birthday. She LOVES barbies and LOVES the Little Mermaid. Months ago, I promised her that I would make an Ariel Barbie Cake for her birthday. When I walked into the door with it, she was thrilled. Isn't food such a wonderful thing when you have the opportunity to make it for other people?</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Barbie Cake</b></span></div>
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2 boxes cake mix, any flavor you desire</div>
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<i>Frosting:</i></div>
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1/2 cup butter</div>
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1/2 cup shortening</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla </div>
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4 cups powdered sugar</div>
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1-2 tablespoons milk</div>
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<u>Directions</u>:</div>
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large ovenproof glass mixing bowl with shortening and dust with flour. Also grease and flour two round cake pans. Prepare the cakes as directed on the boxes. Pour one cake mix batter into the prepared bowl and the other cake mix batter into the two prepared round pans. Bake the bowl cake for 50-60 minutes (or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean). Bake the round cakes as directed on the box. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from bowl and pans, and allow to sit on a wire rack until completely cooled. Gently trim the cake tops with a serrated knife if they are uneven, so stacking will be easier.<br />
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<i>Frosting:</i> Whip together the butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Blend in the vanilla. Gradually add in the powdered sugar. Add in milk until you reach a desired consistency.</div>
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Okay, here's the first step: On your serving plate, stack the two round cakes on top of one another, using the frosting as a glue. Make sure they are even. Now flip over the bowl-shaped cake so that the narrow end is on the top, and place this on the stacked round cakes; again, using the frosting as glue for the stacking. Insert the barbie into the center of the cake. In order to form a well-shaped skirt for the barbie doll, glue on random pieces of cake with frosting around the doll's waist. Cover the doll's upper body with plastic wrap, so frosting does not ruin her hair. See picture below.</div>
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Alright, step two: Put the barbie cake into the freezer for about an hour, more or less. This part is important because it prevents the cake from getting crumbs into the frosting. Next, make more frosting (I made a double batch at this point). Make your frosting any color you desire. (I did three bowls, one purple, one aquamarine, and one plain white.) Remove the cake from the freezer. Cover the cake with your base frosting, using a butter knife or a spatula. (I chose to do purple.) In order to make the frosting smooth, curve a piece of paper (hamburger style) into a semi-circle; gently glide the paper from the bottom of the skirt to the waist, smoothing the frosting as you go. See picture below.</div>
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Last step: This is the fun part! Decorate the cake however you like. I decided to make a break-front skirt, using the aquamarine color for the top layer. I used an icing tube with a flower tip to ornament the trim of the skirt. I also lined the skirt with white to give it a more prominent edge. For the finishing touch, I covered the top layer with edible pearls. See picture below.</div>
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Voila! The finished product. Thank you Leah, Ira, and Mom for helping me out :) I know I have a bazillion pictures on here, but one more I must show you...</div>
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Here is my client. As you can see, she was very excited :) Isn't she adorable?</div>
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The other day, my friend and I went "midnight tomato-picking" in his grandpa's garden. I got a huge sack of delicious tender tomatoes. I wasn't quite sure what to do with these, so I made Roasted Tomato Soup...and it was divine. Try this, you'll love it!</div>
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<i>12 large (about 4 pounds) tomatoes, stemmed and quartered</i></div>
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<i>6-8 garlic cloves, peeled</i></div>
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<i>1 cup chopped onions</i></div>
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<i>2 cups chopped fresh basil, or 1-2 tablespoon dried basil</i></div>
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<i>Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Place the tomatoes and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper, to taste. Mix with hands, and spread out mixture evenly. Roast the tomatoes in the oven until dark spots appear, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions in a bit of olive oil. Cook until soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add the basil leaves and saute with the onions for about 1 minute. Add the roasted tomato mixture to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and throw in a bay leaf & some cinnamon. (I highly recommend adding in more balsamic vinegar for additional flavor.) Puree the tomato mixture in a blender, until very smooth. If serving right away, pour the soup back into the saucepan and bring it to a slow simmer over medium heat. If saving for later, simply store it in the refrigerator. Enjoy!</i></div>
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COOKIES! So I decided to make cookies the other day. I made 3 types: Oatmeal White Chocolate Chunk, Double Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter. After laboring in the kitchen for a ridiculous amount of time, I delivered the cookies to people in my apartment complex. They were a big hit! And according to my friend, I am now official "Cookie Monster."</div>
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1 cup butter</i></li>
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1 cup light brown sugar</i></li>
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1 cup white sugar</i></li>
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2 eggs</i></li>
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract</i></li>
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3 cups all-purpose flour</i></li>
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1 teaspoon baking powder</i></li>
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1 teaspoon baking soda</i></li>
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1 teaspoon salt</i></li>
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats</i></li>
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2 cups white chocolate chips</i></li>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
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In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown
sugar and white sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Sift
together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and cinnamon, stir into the
creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats, and white chocolate chips. REFRIGERATE DOUGH. Drop by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets.
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1 cup butter, softened</i></li>
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1 1/2 cups white sugar</i></li>
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2 eggs</i></li>
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract</i></li>
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2 cups all-purpose flour</i></li>
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2/3 cup cocoa powder</i></li>
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda</i></li>
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1/4 teaspoon salt</i></li>
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips</i></li>
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)</i></li>
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In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla
until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and
salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Mix in the
chocolate chips and walnuts. REFRIGERATE DOUGH. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased
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1 cup butter, softened</i></li>
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1 cup white sugar</i></li>
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1 cup packed brown sugar</i></li>
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2 egg</i></li>
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1 egg yolk</i></li>
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract</i></li>
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1 (18 ounce) jar peanut butter</i></li>
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2 cups all-purpose flour</i></li>
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1 teaspoon baking soda</i></li>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</i></li>
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1 cup chopped peanuts (optional)</i></li>
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In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and
brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, yolks, and vanilla; mix until
fluffy. Stir in peanut butter. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and
salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Finally, stir in the
peanuts. REFRIGERATE DOUGH. (Can I stress this enough? Haha.)</span></i></li>
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Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Place on the
prepared cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 12 to
15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should look dry on top. Allow
to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to cool
completely on a rack. These cookies taste great when slightly
undercooked.
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Out of the many things I love in life, I duly and truly love fish and salad. I ate at a place called Rubio's and ordered their blackened mahi-mahi salad, and loved it. So I decided to make my own blackened fish salad. The tilapia is soft and flaky, and keeps all the nice flavors of the spices. Top the salad off with a nice vinaigrette, or simply de-glaze the pan with wine and oil to drizzle over the salad--delish!</div>
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<i>1 tablespoon paprika</i></div>
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<i>1 tablespoon onion powder</i></div>
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<i>1 teaspoon garlic powder</i></div>
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<i>1/2 teaspoon pepper</i></div>
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<i>1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste</i></div>
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<i>1 teaspoon dried oregano</i></div>
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<i>1 teaspoon dried thyme</i></div>
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<i>1 teaspoon celery salt, or to taste</i></div>
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<i>4 tilapia fillets</i></div>
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<i>1 lemon, cut into wedges</i></div>
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<i>Heat a skillet over high heat. Add olive oil, and heat until it is almost smoking. Place fillets in the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until fish is opaque and can be flaked with a fork. Remove fillets from pan and slice. Place fillets on a bed of salad greens and various vegetables. Pour pan juices over salad, and squeeze lemon juice all over. For a tasty dressing, de-glaze the pan with wine and olive oil, and simply pour over salad.</i></div>
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<i>Yummy tip: corn is so delicious in salad--place either fresh or frozen corn in the same pan, and throw in some thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper with water or oil. Cook until tender. Throw it on the salad...yum.</i></div>
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<i>Another yummy tip: these blackened tilapia fillets are not only scrumptious on salad, but on a sandwich too! The bread will soak up all the yummy flavors of the pan juices. A kaiser roll or white bread is recommended.</i></div>
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Acai: this "superfood" is an organically grown palm berry from the rainforests of
Brazil. It’s packed with protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. In a bowl and mixed with fruit
juices, honey, fresh fruits and crunchy granola, it is simply heavenly. I tried my first Acai bowl in Hawaii, and I fell in love. Try these, I know you'll love them. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Acai Bowls</i></span></div>
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<i>2 packs of frozen pure Acai (I like the Sambazon pure/unsweetened smoothie packs)</i></div>
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<i>8 to 12 ounces of frozen mixed berries</i></div>
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<i>8 ounces apple juice (or a mixed berry juice)</i></div>
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<i>1 banana</i></div>
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<i>honey</i></div>
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<i>Toppings: sliced banana, sliced strawberries, granola, honey </i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*Combine Acai, berries, and juice in a blender and blend well. Blend in a banana. Mix in honey until you acquire the sweet taste you prefer. (I use about 2 tablespoons.) The mixture should be thick. Serve in a bowl topped with granola and sliced bananas/strawberries. Drizzle with honey. Devour.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">(Note: this recipe makes 4-6 bowls)</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">This Lentil Soup is delicious. High in vitamins and flavor, and low in calories...I think yes!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lentil Soup</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients</span></i></h2>
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<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons olive oil
</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup finely chopped onion
</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup finely chopped celery
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<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">2 teaspoons kosher salt
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<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1 pound (1 1/4 cup) lentils, picked and rinsed
</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth </span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
</span></i><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise (curry powder or garam masala also work well)</span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon garlic powder </span></i></li>
<li class="ingredient"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A touch of cinnamon </span></i></li>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Directions</span></i></h2>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven (or simply a large pot) and set over
medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat
until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the
lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin, grains of paradise, garlic powder, and cinnamon and
stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils
are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. If you prefer a smooth soup, you can puree the soup.</span></span></i><br />
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