tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61311141052187065262024-03-19T00:44:56.726-07:00Save Me a Bite!Nothing fancy... just down-to-earth great tasting recipes that your family will actually eat!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-34653785532126561382010-01-04T09:59:00.000-08:002010-01-04T09:59:42.312-08:00Dr Oz's New Year Diet Plan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYieD3N_h4rzr7vpXvtzjlxfianwCMkwxhoLTcDmfhEMDrYwee16M9Pyuy3MgA5C96sTKqsteljwPimivHcnvOwg7QE8pYDSHCRgGodzL7QQCWzvQN58H2n5weGhYesi-jLPjj-YfM/s1600-h/nope+not+me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYieD3N_h4rzr7vpXvtzjlxfianwCMkwxhoLTcDmfhEMDrYwee16M9Pyuy3MgA5C96sTKqsteljwPimivHcnvOwg7QE8pYDSHCRgGodzL7QQCWzvQN58H2n5weGhYesi-jLPjj-YfM/s320/nope+not+me.jpg" /></a><<< Nope - not me<br />
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Okay, so if you start Dr Oz's two week diet plan, you probably aren't going to find (so far) many recipes here that exclude the bad (but yummy) stuff, like trans fats, saturated fats, white flour, simple sugars or syrups... but I am going to give Dr Oz's diet plan a try and try to do my body and organs a favor by eliminating the evil foods. Will I cheat? Heck yes! But as Dr Oz says, it is okay to cheat from time to time. So, wish me luck. I'm beginning this diet immediately... tonight, instead of ice cream, I am having a rice cake with natural peanut butter and raisins. I have no problem with rice cakes - not really.<br />
In a few days I will post a couple recipes that abide by Dr Oz and his diet plan. In the meantime, see my article about <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2553033/dr_ozs_two_week_diet_plan.html">Doctor Oz's two week diet plan. </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-34636469606498865192009-12-21T10:28:00.000-08:002009-12-21T10:28:10.496-08:00Cream Cheese Shrimp BallLove shrimp?<br />
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Serve this cream cheese shrimp ball, a little on the Cajun side, with assorted crackers at your holiday party. If you prefer, roll the mixture with walnuts or pecans instead of toasted sesame seeds.<br />
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5 or 6 medium size potatoes, peeled and baked or boiled until done<br />
3 ounces cream cheese, softened<br />
1/2 stick butter, melted<br />
milk<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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</div>These cupcakes are so easy to decorate with the help of small Christmas cookie cutters and yummy marshmallow fondant. See my article at <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2461800/decorating_christmas_cupcakes_with.html">Associated Content</a> and get baking!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-2591852482611544972009-12-06T10:50:00.000-08:002009-12-06T11:04:42.850-08:00Holiday AppetizersCan you believe it's the holiday season already?<br />
Are you planning a holiday party and still need an appetizer recipe or two?<br />
Check my article at <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2462956/easy_holiday_appetizers.html">Associated Content</a> for Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Sausage Balls and Bleu Cheese Dip - All are delectable!<br />
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These cupcakes made with a cake mix, a container of frosting and marshmallow fondant are simple to make and taste absolutely yummy! See my eHow article, <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5497133_make-ghost-cupcakes-marshmallow-fondant.html">How to Make Ghost Cupcakes,</a> for step-by-step instructions. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-69181489986808399982009-09-30T21:38:00.000-07:002009-09-30T21:48:57.572-07:00Healthy Chili Recipe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoReqmjzPBjXj6NA6KvvzdpTTiuPNDsA90-XBp8ilUE3L7eMP2yAEr9pZhOBw_41D6zbv1QZ39M86Vip3wBCnVkV-iKGkyip3KGycVXOzKtWETLvE2i7C9-p7jdoBTuFVzqXQyBf5q/s1600-h/football.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoReqmjzPBjXj6NA6KvvzdpTTiuPNDsA90-XBp8ilUE3L7eMP2yAEr9pZhOBw_41D6zbv1QZ39M86Vip3wBCnVkV-iKGkyip3KGycVXOzKtWETLvE2i7C9-p7jdoBTuFVzqXQyBf5q/s320/football.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387488986118362994" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 19px; font-family:arial;font-size:13px;">The temperature outside is dropping, leaves are falling from the trees and football has invaded your television - the fall season has arrived. Wait, not so fast - it isn't official until that familiar aroma of hearty, healthy chili is wafting throughout your home. Now it's fall! </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:13px;">See my <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2236601/healthy_chili_recipe_for_fall.html">Hearty, Healthy Chili Recipe</a> published on Associated Content!</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-39693481956847876382009-09-27T09:44:00.000-07:002009-09-27T09:53:23.309-07:00Pork Chop and Apple Bake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1NsG-KX0VAI5lxcr8dtKS0ICVhwk5zWJO6T8pQWvbB2rqRvkpmMvNVwL-spo_BkyuzC1kR5W9VqAFOi96mxwH1F0kxMsqA5CQMtSvz2tYkaPedr4a27lMAbH1xjT3JpqkkG-xGA1/s1600-h/apple+over+pork+chop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1NsG-KX0VAI5lxcr8dtKS0ICVhwk5zWJO6T8pQWvbB2rqRvkpmMvNVwL-spo_BkyuzC1kR5W9VqAFOi96mxwH1F0kxMsqA5CQMtSvz2tYkaPedr4a27lMAbH1xjT3JpqkkG-xGA1/s320/apple+over+pork+chop.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386190764105990098" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"><div>Here's an easy recipe for pork chop lovers. The combination of tart apples and honey gives these pork chops a wonderful flavor!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div> 4 pork chops, about 1- inch thick </div><div>salt and pepper to taste</div><div>2 tart apples, halved, peeled and sliced </div><div>honey</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Directions:</b></div><div>Place pork chops in baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.</div><div>Lay sliced apples over pork chops; drizzle honey over apples.</div><div>Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F. for 45 - 50 minutes, basting often. </div><div>Pork chops are done when browned and no pink is visible inside when cut.</div><div><br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-64667523312987162242009-09-23T10:27:00.000-07:002009-09-23T10:38:35.972-07:00Ghastly Halloween Punch<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; "><b>Ingredients:</b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">1 Envelope Kool-Aid orange flavored mix - unsweetened </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">1 Envelope Kool-Aid grape flavored mix - unsweetened</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">2 cups sugar</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">3 quarts hot water</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">1 quart ginger ale, chilled</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">Gummy Worms for garnish</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; "><b>Instructions:</b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">Several hours before serving, mix together hot water, Kool-Aid envelopes and sugar. Place in refrigerator.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; ">When ready to serve, slowly pour ginger ale into Kool-Aid mixture; add Gummy Worms.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-17134257504992369902009-09-18T10:29:00.000-07:002009-09-18T10:44:08.244-07:00Crock Pot Apple Butter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sidisKJg4cBGKcL-M4SnYTSgTsum6xDcwJDLmaXHGFC9SRbi1bhBmJqXthDZr7GadwbUYuHYXndSQeHPfLY1yEvbH7Rx8oFSiBismNkA09fPyQ7vN4kLJRA0NirijvGlANhKVOrX/s1600-h/apple.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 66px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sidisKJg4cBGKcL-M4SnYTSgTsum6xDcwJDLmaXHGFC9SRbi1bhBmJqXthDZr7GadwbUYuHYXndSQeHPfLY1yEvbH7Rx8oFSiBismNkA09fPyQ7vN4kLJRA0NirijvGlANhKVOrX/s320/apple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382864644864640018" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(119, 34, 34); font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:17px;"><div>Apple Butter is so easy to make, why not make up a batch in your crock pot this fall? Store your apple butter in the refrigerator, or freeze in air-tight plastic containers (leave about 1/4 inch of space between apple butter and top of container).</div><div><br /></div><div>You will need:</div><div>3 quarts apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin</div><div>2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</div><div>3 cups of sugar</div><div>1/2 teaspoon ground cloves</div><div><br /></div><div>Place your apples in a 5-quart crock pot.</div><div>With heat set to high, let apples cook overnight.</div><div>The following morning, add sugar, ground cinnamon and ground cloves. </div><div>Turn the heat to low setting and allow to cook for 8 to 12 hours. </div><div>Ready! Eat!</div><div><br /></div><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-50104038148325765732009-09-13T20:06:00.000-07:002009-09-13T20:19:10.526-07:00Crock Pot Chicken and Swiss<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">My crock pot is one of my best friends. I love that I can throw all my ingredients into it, forget about it, and return home later to the aroma of a delicious dinner waiting for me. And, I've only dirtied ONE dish!</span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Here's a great comfort food chicken dish -</span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Ingredients:</span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">3 large chicken breasts </span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> 1 can cream of chicken soup</span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> 1 cup chicken broth </span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded </span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> 1 cup baby carrots</span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> salt and pepper to taste </span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span style=" ;font-family:verdana;">Place chicken breasts in crock pot. In a bowl, mix together remaining ingredients; pour mixture over chicken. Cook on low for 8 hours.</span></div><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-4591604052367383382009-09-07T14:38:00.000-07:002009-09-07T14:41:02.235-07:00Brownie Stir-Ins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUx84g5Ss9XTS8zhu4mMTAD5KIBJZFBB8MlZCzvhxWz6NXmeM9kTqqGfC3nVQAqnn2mX2L0cvWa2dNLXsfDoX-I4tCtrYovkYs6XL1mZJrhzYqW477w6rgYObc0yKcISEWSUgRvQC/s1600-h/brownie-stir-ins.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 67px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUx84g5Ss9XTS8zhu4mMTAD5KIBJZFBB8MlZCzvhxWz6NXmeM9kTqqGfC3nVQAqnn2mX2L0cvWa2dNLXsfDoX-I4tCtrYovkYs6XL1mZJrhzYqW477w6rgYObc0yKcISEWSUgRvQC/s320/brownie-stir-ins.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378843315234157730" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 21px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Whether you start out with a brownie mix from the store or using your family's favorite homemade brownie recipe, there are so many options as far as stir-ins go. Instead of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts, try any one of these for a yummy change!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Junior Mints</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Craisins</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Raisinettes</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Miniature marshmallows</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Cashews</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">butterscotch chips</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">sliced bananas</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Maraschino cherries</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Snickers bar, chopped</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">chocoate covered peanuts</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">instant espresso powder, 1 tablespoon</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">coconut</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">salted mixed nuts</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">toasted sunflower seeds</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">salted pretzel sticks</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Fold in any of the above stir-ins as the last step before spreading the brownie batter into the baking dish.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-48183496150711307172009-09-03T18:31:00.000-07:002009-09-03T18:35:26.986-07:00Swiss Cheese Fondue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9FfeLdvd-aFLyesJcLOhiEPG23sGYUkaTQ2iG3tj_ADYTG95Ejz2ACUbphhCZqY5IVC_lPLCSDbFlqGW69o8Q9ztJ52tK6gJRGYpTaFPxIRF-92oKMNJp9ke7UauuGjF-WBwutS7/s1600-h/cheese+fondu.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9FfeLdvd-aFLyesJcLOhiEPG23sGYUkaTQ2iG3tj_ADYTG95Ejz2ACUbphhCZqY5IVC_lPLCSDbFlqGW69o8Q9ztJ52tK6gJRGYpTaFPxIRF-92oKMNJp9ke7UauuGjF-WBwutS7/s320/cheese+fondu.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377419430513111346" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"><div>Impress your guest(s) with a bottle of nice wine, a fondue pot with delicious Swiss cheese fondue, and squares of crusty bread! </div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>1 medium garlic clove</div><div>1 1/2 cups dry white wine</div><div>1 pound shredded Swiss cheese</div><div>1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce</div><div>dash ground nutmeg</div><div> crusty bread for dipping</div><div><br /></div><div>Instructions:</div><div>Rub the entire inside of fondue pot with garlic clove - don't miss a spot!</div><div>Set pot to low heat and pour in wine.</div><div>Let wine warm thoroughly; add shredded Swiss cheese.</div><div>Stir constantly until the cheese is melted.</div><div>Cook for 2 minutes (continue to stir); then stir in nutmeg and Tabasco sauce.</div><div>Serve with crusty bread.</div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-72495267623681048762009-08-29T23:02:00.000-07:002009-08-29T23:04:53.908-07:00Cinnamon Applesauce<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITESbJjEmnx5mSJ77WBfSCWQPATJiNTMzzqrvsiQricHDxd4-0BbpOUXqqBSITY8hkCTq8xH9ShiECc3biqbRVclw8otWOId-a3IJ0YPnxmoyTyMlyOEEcQqWSbi3x3lQSsNvTLUM/s1600-h/applesauce.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 73px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITESbJjEmnx5mSJ77WBfSCWQPATJiNTMzzqrvsiQricHDxd4-0BbpOUXqqBSITY8hkCTq8xH9ShiECc3biqbRVclw8otWOId-a3IJ0YPnxmoyTyMlyOEEcQqWSbi3x3lQSsNvTLUM/s320/applesauce.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375633708946789554" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-family:Verdana;"><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Applesauce from the store is just, well, applesauce from the store. Make it special - make it yourself. </p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">I pulsate my cooked apples in the blender for just a few seconds, as I like it somewhat chunky. If you wish, pulsate until the applesauce is completely smooth. Also, adjust the sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice to your liking.</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">I prefer Mcintosh apples for applesauce. But Granny Smith is also a good choice.</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b>Ingredients</b>:</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">3 to 3 1/2 lbs peeled, cored and quartered apples</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">2 tablespoons lemon juice</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">3 inches of cinnamon stick</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">1/4 cup dark brown sugar</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">1/4 cup white granulated sugar</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">1/2 cup water</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">1/2 teaspoon salt</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b>Directions:</b></p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Into a large pot, add all ingredients; cover and bring to a boil</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Lower heat - simmer for 20 minutes.</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Remove applesauce from heat; remove cinnamon stick.</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">After sauce slightly cools, pour into blender and pulsate a few seconds (longer for really smooth applesauce).</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Ready to serve!</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Store left-overs in refrigerator or freeze in plastic air-tight containers.</p><p style="color: rgb(79, 31, 6); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><b>FUN:</b> add green food coloring before freezing and serve during Christmas dinner.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-36948493653541143272009-08-24T05:09:00.000-07:002009-08-24T05:24:30.450-07:00Blueberry Cheddar Crisp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-voR2NTR3XPy94Zc7U3mbRVi6eAsA8U-yn_p39Yy5R_J7q1oL3KY5fVWt4qVPbyoP27xYPzyXu6B553ua_8YnP_OS96WHvHQqJ8lrsxq4JelhEPacv6ZL3VbAUHWY8mRHpsVN36Db/s1600-h/blueberries.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-voR2NTR3XPy94Zc7U3mbRVi6eAsA8U-yn_p39Yy5R_J7q1oL3KY5fVWt4qVPbyoP27xYPzyXu6B553ua_8YnP_OS96WHvHQqJ8lrsxq4JelhEPacv6ZL3VbAUHWY8mRHpsVN36Db/s320/blueberries.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373504921296655970" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><ul style="font-size: medium; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; "><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">This Blueberry Cheddar Crisp won't heat up the kitchen - it's <i>baked</i> in the microwave. So, you don't have to wait for cooler weather to enjoy a Crisp.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Cheddar cheese gives this Crisp that something special. </li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:11px;"> <b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><ul style="font-size: medium; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; "><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">5 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1/3 cup sugar</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 tablespoon lemon juice</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">FILLING:</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">4 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1/4 cup sugar</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 egg</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 tablespoon all-purpose flour</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 tablespoon milk</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><b>topping:</b></li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">3/4 cup quick-cooking oats</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">2/3 cup all-purpose flour</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">5 tablespoons cold butter</li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:11px;"> <b> Directions:</b></span></span></div><ul style="font-size: medium; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; "><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix together the 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. </li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8 minutes, stirring once half way through. </li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">In a mixing bowl, using electric mixer, beat shredded cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, 1 tablespoon flour and milk; beat until smooth.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Spread cheese mixture evenly over blueberry mixture.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">In a bowl, combine together all of the topping ingredients except for butter. Once ingredients are well combined, cut in the butter and work it until crumbly.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Sprinkle the topping over cheese mixture.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!</li></ul></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-16536123050840600352009-08-18T03:23:00.000-07:002009-08-18T03:28:30.388-07:00Cheese Ball with Sesame Seeds<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><ul style="font-size: medium; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; "><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">My cheese ball with sesame seeds and assorted crackers is a good appetizer to serve with wine to your guests - and little fuss to prepare.</li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"> <b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><ul style="font-size: medium; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; "><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 cup crumbled blue cheese</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1/4 cup onion, finely chopped</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 tablespoon tabasco sauce</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">1 cup toasted sesame seeds</li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"> <b>Directions:</b></span></span></div><ul style="font-size: medium; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 20px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; "><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into a ball and wrap in saran wrap; place in refrigerator at least 4 hours.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">When cheese ball is firm, spread toasted sunflower seeds on a baking sheet; roll cheese ball until coated well.</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">That's it -- ready to serve with your favorite crackers</li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></li><li style="font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">The next day, gather the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Spread the walnuts out on a dinner plate. Roll the cheese ball in nuts until coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.</li></ul></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-56592675854140753102009-08-12T11:45:00.000-07:002009-08-12T11:52:10.385-07:00Yolk Haters Egg Salad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsAoKRdbBkS3ekurkOFKFjtku2JDRCd7WnxVaOklYzRSJesfs7yQVpXN7TblSnckcjFujezHvcu5YLf0nok-3FKc8vYsoyjhmfc8aL9yPbz8gZjsNWZ5hdZKNYg9v3Hhb5iv5bwX8/s1600-h/two+hard+boiled+eggs.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 66px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsAoKRdbBkS3ekurkOFKFjtku2JDRCd7WnxVaOklYzRSJesfs7yQVpXN7TblSnckcjFujezHvcu5YLf0nok-3FKc8vYsoyjhmfc8aL9yPbz8gZjsNWZ5hdZKNYg9v3Hhb5iv5bwX8/s320/two+hard+boiled+eggs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369151648693784370" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><div>Not everyone appreciates the taste of an egg yolk; give that part to your spouse, the family pet or toss away, and make yourself an egg salad sandwich with just the egg whites. Just be sure to add some paprika for color.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div><div>4 hard boiled eggs -- yolks discarded!</div><div>2 tablespoons lite Ranch dressing</div><div>lite mayonnaise </div><div>1/8 teaspoon paprika</div><div>3 tablespoons sweet onion, finely chopped</div><div>salt and pepper to taste</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>Chop cold egg whites very fine; mix in Ranch dressing; add mayonnaise one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.</div><div>Add remaining ingredients.</div><div>Spread on your favorite bread or crackers.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-89554507435421142032009-08-10T10:35:00.000-07:002009-08-10T10:43:23.341-07:00Marshmallow Fondant<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYjwa-tOuIrfg0b5jzJ3QJmoA3uoxCn-1vE0AaVZKPRRkCVXLFTIta2l5YvGM2flQ1T8shvouCIxGC-KOhTuNy6_rpvzgQ6F_L-F4uZ2XsC36z0-RG9g6mH-zb5X0xMpgurtAcfcZ/s1600-h/baby+shower+cupcake.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYjwa-tOuIrfg0b5jzJ3QJmoA3uoxCn-1vE0AaVZKPRRkCVXLFTIta2l5YvGM2flQ1T8shvouCIxGC-KOhTuNy6_rpvzgQ6F_L-F4uZ2XsC36z0-RG9g6mH-zb5X0xMpgurtAcfcZ/s320/baby+shower+cupcake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368391829417644082" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;">Marshmallow fondant is the better alternative to the not-so-great tasting regular fondant. It is easy to work with and it actually gets eaten!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;">If you love cake decorating, or want to learn, a good place to start is with my Baby Shower Cupcakes. They are surprisingly easy to do and they are a HUGE hit! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;">Click on the article link for directions on how to make these adorable cupcakes -- Marshmallow fondant recipe is also included.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2032432/baby_shower_cupcakes_made_with_marshmallow.html">http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2032432/baby_shower_cupcakes_made_with_marshmallow.html</a></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-87687941171530177802009-08-05T08:11:00.000-07:002009-08-05T08:18:21.793-07:00English Muffin Pizza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKhak4i3HP46S-sf-68112oYWVvwKvqTFI00F8eD16irEoLtpXdH7AnIVGTfEeG-zGMP1kR0x4Wckvq3a_yo0O4XgOmNOwShOBVD0LAT4KeIsjR5ST5GlIdlF8tNdjhwj4biceBoj/s1600-h/english+muffin+pizzas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKhak4i3HP46S-sf-68112oYWVvwKvqTFI00F8eD16irEoLtpXdH7AnIVGTfEeG-zGMP1kR0x4Wckvq3a_yo0O4XgOmNOwShOBVD0LAT4KeIsjR5ST5GlIdlF8tNdjhwj4biceBoj/s320/english+muffin+pizzas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366499323367986722" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><div> English Muffin Pizzas are great for lunch. Split one muffin in half for each serving. Top with ham and pineapple, chicken, pepperoni, veggies, whatever... I love to make these with extra sharp cheddar cheese. But I would be embarrassed to tell you how many I can eat at one sitting!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div> (for one)</div><div>1 english muffin, split in half</div><div>6 tablespoons bottled pizza sauce </div><div>your favorite toppings</div><div>shredded or slices of cheese </div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>Set oven to broil.</div><div>Place the halved english muffins on baking sheet.</div><div>Spoon pizza sauce over muffins; arrange toppings over sauce and cover with cheese.</div><div>Broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and edge of english muffin is golden brown.</div><div><br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-27902467434925610272009-07-31T19:47:00.000-07:002009-07-31T20:24:01.735-07:00Chicken and Dumplings With Help From Bisquick<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpeVR0-Xaa8rtJY95Hx4dok6Bz7fZ6pGQE1ZCf43ukjFbO_jcGSeQirvDVlkYInqvpS131j5ugcMlyAeYlKUZoCH1MCCwd5XW09ql3QcMyWV2hDBsr3uAQNrtyZ775xxisM3bzRK0/s1600-h/chicken+and+dumplings.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpeVR0-Xaa8rtJY95Hx4dok6Bz7fZ6pGQE1ZCf43ukjFbO_jcGSeQirvDVlkYInqvpS131j5ugcMlyAeYlKUZoCH1MCCwd5XW09ql3QcMyWV2hDBsr3uAQNrtyZ775xxisM3bzRK0/s320/chicken+and+dumplings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364830847542808194" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; ">I clipped this Chicken and Dumplings recipe from a magazine years ago. It is the best one I've ever tasted. But I do cheat a little - I don't mess around with homemade dumplings - why bother when Bisquick is just as good? <div><br /></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>4 1/2 to 5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved</div><div>1 cup flour</div><div>2 teaspoons salt</div><div>2 teaspoons paprika</div><div>1/4 teaspoon pepper</div><div>butter</div><div>1 cup warm water</div><div><br /></div><div>Gravy -- 3 tablespoons flour</div><div> milk</div><div><br /></div><div>Dumplings -- make according to Bisquick package directions</div><div><br /></div><div>Instructions</div><div>Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.</div><div>Into a gallon- sized ziplock freezer bag, add flour, salt, paprika and pepper; shake well.</div><div>Put chicken into bag and shake until well coated.</div><div>Place thin layer of butter in large Dutch oven. With heat set to medium, add chicken and cook until browned, turning once; drain, reserving fat.</div><div>Add water to Dutch oven; cover and simmer to 2 hours, or until chicken is fork tender and thoroughly cooked (adding more water if necessary).</div><div>Remove chicken to make gravy.</div><div>For gravy, in a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons reserved fat; blend in flour; cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.</div><div>Add enough milk to the reserved liquid from the Dutch oven to measure 3 cups; pour the 3 cups liquid into skillet; heat till boiling; boil and stir for 1 minute.</div><div>Place chicken in gravy.</div><div>Make dumplings (Bisquick recipe); drop by spoonfuls onto hot chicken. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.</div><div>Uncover and cook for addition 10 to 15 minutes.</div><div><br /></div></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-2315496886800024402009-07-28T12:54:00.000-07:002009-07-28T13:08:07.361-07:00Cranberry and marshmallow fruit saladYou just might be able to get kids to eat this fruit salad; the marshmallow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lovin</span>' kids, at least. <div>Little tartness from the cranberry sauce - little sweet from the mini marshmallows.</div><div>Make this in under five minutes!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients</div><div>1 can (16 ounce) whole-berry cranberry sauce</div><div>1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, drained well</div><div>1 can (11 ounce) mandarin oranges, drained well</div><div>1 cup miniature marshmallows</div><div>optional - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions</div><div>In mixing bowl, stir to combine cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mandarin</span> oranges; fold in miniature marshmallows and chopped walnuts; transfer to serving dish. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.</div><div><br /></div><div>Note -- This makes a nice fruit salad at Christmas time; instead of white miniature marshmallows, use green... you've already got your red from the cranberry sauce! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-85115804985566680212009-07-25T19:48:00.000-07:002009-07-25T19:51:01.778-07:00Slow Cooker Beef Stew<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_OAglgj1nTjvcNo3lHz-rxABm0sL_jb2jRIlEj-7iQdzw33hBCsfvj18gfWm9YllaQvsh7J2j-6afn4IePl_OPmUnPqPndOzpLy_YwSE88vf96tZpkndUV22v_oAfye8Eun75rg6/s1600-h/beef+stew.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_OAglgj1nTjvcNo3lHz-rxABm0sL_jb2jRIlEj-7iQdzw33hBCsfvj18gfWm9YllaQvsh7J2j-6afn4IePl_OPmUnPqPndOzpLy_YwSE88vf96tZpkndUV22v_oAfye8Eun75rg6/s320/beef+stew.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362595640537936050" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><div>Spend 15 minutes preparing this beef stew in the morning, place all ingredients in your slow cooker, go about your day, and come home to the inviting aroma of beef stew!</div><div><br /></div>Ingredients<div>1 pound stewing beef; bite-sized pieces</div><div>2 medium potatoes, cubed</div><div>1 large onion, sliced</div><div>1 garlic clove, minced</div><div>2 large carrots, sliced</div><div>1/2 cup green beans, fresh or frozen</div><div>1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen</div><div>1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen</div><div>1/4 teaspoon salt</div><div>1/4 teaspoon pepper</div><div>4 cups canned beef broth</div><div>1 envelope beef gravy mix</div><div>1 cup water</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions</div><div>In a saucepan, stir together the beef gravy mix and 1 cup water; heat till slightly thickens; pour into slow cooker.</div><div>Add remaining ingredients with gravy.</div><div>Cover slow cooker; cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.</div><div>Try this beef stew over baking powder biscuits! Yum!</div><div><br /></div></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-66790182303676334922009-07-22T14:54:00.000-07:002009-07-22T15:02:03.433-07:00Fruity Popsicles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cdqOeBYCTyRW7KhL1n7VhyHC8O0sfiXUbvDdQsqhM3mpj3Jt8KbpZmb-dW00ZlEqOFRADvLuR2RXrVXRsgS7CPJDaV5ZwRR_v34LoJ1XwukvLnub0lnNji8n9OxGQseG__gH92en/s1600-h/fruity+popsickles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cdqOeBYCTyRW7KhL1n7VhyHC8O0sfiXUbvDdQsqhM3mpj3Jt8KbpZmb-dW00ZlEqOFRADvLuR2RXrVXRsgS7CPJDaV5ZwRR_v34LoJ1XwukvLnub0lnNji8n9OxGQseG__gH92en/s320/fruity+popsickles.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361407023867781698" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;"><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; ">It's so easy to make your own fruity healthy Popsicles, there really is no reason to not do so! Keep these on hand for the kids - you'll know when they reach for one of these Popsicles they are treating themselves to something that is actually GOOD for them! </p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; ">Following is two recipes that you can exchange with other fruits and fruit juices (one requires yogurt). Use Tupperware or Rubbermaid containers.</p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; "> <b>Banana Popsicles </b></p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; "><b></b>3 cups pineapple-banana juice</p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; ">1 small banana</p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; ">By hand, mash the banana VERY well and combine with juice. Place in Tupperware or Rubbermaid Popsicle containers, leaving a small amount of space on top; cover with the Popsicle lid; freeze.</p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; "><b>Fruity Yogurt Popsicles </b></p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; "><b></b> 2 cups vanilla yogurt </p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; ">1 cup mashed raspberries </p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; ">3/4 cup orange juice</p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; ">Blend the raspberries in a blender; add vanilla yogurt and orange juice; blend a few more seconds. Pour into the freezer containers, leaving small space on top; cover and freeze.</p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 17px; "><br /></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-56091033047646717932009-07-18T19:27:00.000-07:002009-07-18T19:59:09.600-07:00Ridiculously Easy Raspberry Jam<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoKW7m8QzhzLfk0iA4ZND9REJc2X6LVi9iI_dl_AIujnRC1TqBSqCCzMbgAK80c3j2ez-Hqz25AcGQpxkSFnnzpSqA99IKZxHx1SVWY-ZxXohKp4dT7Sk14mp24-1JRyjFWyf7Cxo/s1600-h/raspberry+jam.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoKW7m8QzhzLfk0iA4ZND9REJc2X6LVi9iI_dl_AIujnRC1TqBSqCCzMbgAK80c3j2ez-Hqz25AcGQpxkSFnnzpSqA99IKZxHx1SVWY-ZxXohKp4dT7Sk14mp24-1JRyjFWyf7Cxo/s320/raspberry+jam.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360000199078129698" /></a><br />Forget the complicated raspberry jam recipes! I've got the more simple version.<div>Raspberry jam is the easiest of jams to can, because you don't NEED Certo - jelly you do, so don't leave it out if you go on to make raspberry jelly!</div><div>You will end up with about 5 half pint jars of great tasting jam by following this recipe.</div><div>Before we get started, here's a huge time saver - NO hot water bath either! It's not necessary - trust me, I've been making jam for several years. Instead, do this - Just prior to pouring your raspberry jam into the jars, have the lids soaking in a bowl of REALLY HOT water. And if you have a dishwasher, have your jars steamy hot as well - WEAR OVEN MITS to remove them. The rubber on the jar lids will "plump" up from sitting in the hot water. Plumping rubber and hot jars will ensure all your jars to seal, so skip the hot water bath - this is much easier! But the timing has to be just right! JUST before pouring your raspberry jam into the jars, the jars need to be very hot, as well as the jar lids. Keeping this in mind, let's go!!</div><div><br /></div><div>What you need:</div><div>Raspberries (black or red) rinse the raspberries and pulsate in food processor or blender for a few seconds. You need enough to measure <b>4 cups of pulsated berries</b> - place the <b>4 cups</b> into a large pot.</div><div>Let raspberries reach a full rolling boil - stir - allow to boil for additional 2 minutes.</div><div>Add <b>4 cups granulated sugar</b> - stir - boil for additional 4 minutes - reduce heat to medium - skim off foam from surface.</div><div>Add <b>1 tablespoon lemon juice</b> - stir - bring jam to a slow boil.</div><div>Got your lids and jars readyper instructions above? Then ladle the jam into jars (one at a time). Fill to 1/4- inch from top of jar. Wipe any jam that may be on jar's rim with damp cloth.</div><div>Immediately take a lid out of the hot water and place on jar - screw band on tightly.</div><div>Repeat for next jar. </div><div>Now just sit back and wait for the "popping" sounds which tell you they have sealed!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131114105218706526.post-63899319853176091502009-07-15T21:11:00.000-07:002009-07-15T21:18:47.244-07:00Cream Cheese and Strawberry Jam Muffins<div>Cream cheese and strawberry jam are a great duo - especially when placed inside muffins. </div><div>Enjoy these at breakfast with a tall glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee. </div><div>If you wish, after removing them from the oven, dust with confectioners' sugar.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFChUQVdnpEi1e26POD23Uv_js0a1HVtPeyLFmiYWzirz54X3M_aYJXGLUQ7VLm6dIYCFbGW7R40GQukWiGSor6EgCXzxLTzv58bFCYqtIROLt_BR9nz9CjHzWR8EnfEMmzwoYnfce/s1600-h/muffins.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFChUQVdnpEi1e26POD23Uv_js0a1HVtPeyLFmiYWzirz54X3M_aYJXGLUQ7VLm6dIYCFbGW7R40GQukWiGSor6EgCXzxLTzv58bFCYqtIROLt_BR9nz9CjHzWR8EnfEMmzwoYnfce/s320/muffins.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358906322562196578" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><div style="margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; font: normal normal normal small/normal arial; "><span style=" ;font-family:Verdana;"><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Ingredients:</b></p><p>6 ounces cream cheese, softened<br />1/4 cup confectioners' sugar<br />2 1/2 cups flour<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1 tablespoon baking powder<br />1 egg<br />1 1/4 cups milk<br />1/2 cup brown sugar<br />1/3 cup butter<br />3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1/4 cup strawberry jam<br /></p><p><b>Directions:</b></p><p>Preheat oven to 375° F.</p><p>In a bowl, using electric mixer, beat the cheese and the confectioners' sugar until creamy.</p><p> In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder. </p><p>In a third bowl (batter), beat on low speed, the egg, milk, brown sugar, butter and vanilla extract. Stir into the dry ingredients.</p><p>Spoon the batter into muffin cups - 1/2 full.</p><p>Top with approximately 1 1/2 tablespoon of the cream mixture; top 1 teaspoon of jam over top of cream mixture; spoon more batter over jam (2/3 full).</p><p>Bake for 20 minutes or until muffins tops are lightly golden brown. Cool in pan. Remove muffins and cool on a wire rack.</p><p><br /></p><p></p></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0