tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33107117939958739362024-03-20T22:48:55.275-07:00Kisses for Lily BelleHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627925043113308600noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310711793995873936.post-17388801124675452422015-04-05T09:01:00.002-07:002015-04-05T09:01:14.483-07:00Banana Muffins<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had only two ripe bananas (Not enough to make Banana Bread) so I looked for a Banana Muffin recipe. I found this one and make a few tweaks suggested by the reviewer. They are light, EASY to make and they were a perfect addition to our Easter morning.</span><br />
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Ingredients:</div>
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<li data-ingredient="bananas" itemprop="ingredients" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(229, 226, 219); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0px; padding: 0.77777778em 0px 0.77777778em 76.03125px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: TensoMedium, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; height: 50px; letter-spacing: 0px; margin-left: -91.25px; position: absolute; text-align: right; width: 76.03125px;">3</span>large ripe <a href="http://www.food.com/about/banana-61" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #009c7b; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none;">bananas</a>, mashed</li>
<li data-ingredient="sugar" itemprop="ingredients" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(229, 226, 219); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0px; padding: 0.77777778em 0px 0.77777778em 76.03125px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: TensoMedium, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; height: 50px; letter-spacing: 0px; margin-left: -91.25px; position: absolute; text-align: right; width: 76.03125px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11.6999998092651px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span>⁄<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11.6999998092651px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">4</span></span>cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/sugar-139" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #009c7b; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none;">sugar</a></li>
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Last Fall, I bought a cookie press with the image of a Skeleton. I searched for a good Sugar Cookie recipe. It was tough to find one that wouldn't melt/spread as it baked-thus losing the image.<br />
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I tried various recipes. To my disappointment, in order to get the image I had to sacrifice taste. While the skeleton image is cool- I still wanted a yummy cookie. Later, for the Christmas season, I held two cookie baking parties and again we experimented with Sugar Cookie recipes. This time the goal was not about the press but merely something the kids could decorate and be tasty. </div>
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I was satisfied but still not in love with the cookies. (oh and let's not forget Frosting. I'm always looking for a good frosting recipe!)<br />
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Then, I went to brunch where I was lucky enough to sit across someone who worked in a bakery. (I could not WAIT to talk to her about baking! It's fascinating to me and I was excited to pick her brains!<br />
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But back to the sugar cookies. She said I should look for a Cream Cheese Cookie recipe. She said that's what they always use at her bakery. oooh I dashed home to look it up.<br />
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The website not only covered this delicious (and EASY) cookie recipe but it also contains the best Royal Icing recipe (ALSO easy) I have ever found.<br />
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: inherit; list-style: inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">½ tsp almond extract</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="line-height: inherit; list-style: inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">3½ cups flour</li>
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Here are the icing ingredients and directions.</div>
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I hope you will try these cookies. I have made them twice now and can not stop myself from eating them!!! </div>
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These cookies are from my daughter's 4th birthday. The theme was My Little Pony. The Cloud cookies were my favorite though she loved the ones with the sprinkles! (something for everyone!)</div>
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This recipe is easy, delicious AND holds it's shape. No melting or spreading as you bake. They are truly my favorite sugar cookie recipe. Do you have another Sugar cookie recipe? I'd love to share!! </div>
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Over the last year I have been tweaking my recipe and techniques. I'm kind of shocked I have never blogged about these before. Here is the recipe I use and all my tweaks to make the most BEST Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits. Your family will want them over and over!!<br />
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This little book has some of my very favorite recipes that I use over and over again.<br />
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Next, mix in a cup of Buttermilk. I usually end up using a cup and 1/8th. (Enough to wet all the dough but not to be soupy.) Pour out dough on a floured surface. I use a Silpat mat as it's the easiest to clean when done. Add some flour on top and on the rolling pin. Keep all surfaces well floured as it's rather sticky. <br />Roll out the dough a bit.</div>
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HERE is the magical tip! If you use nothing else- DO this!! I saw this on an episode of Diners Drive Ins and Dives. FOLD over the dough and roll again. I end up folding over the dough 3 to 4 times. Don't roll it out too thin. Just fold and roll, fold and roll. THIS IS WHAT CREATES THE FLAKY LAYERS!! I never knew this! </div>
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Cut out biscuits. I keep my cuts about 1 1/2" to 2" thick. Place on parchment paper on the cookie sheet and brush with Buttermilk.</div>
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These are delicious with a little mustard, a slice of turkey and cheese. Or save them for breakfast and top with a fried egg and a slice of bacon. You cannot go wrong!! I have even made Honey butter by putting 2 tablespoons of butter, honey and sugar in a Ziploc bag and mixing. Then, cut off a corner and use like a piping bag! (or you can pipe it out into a small sauce cup) </div>
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We had so much fun this year with Lily's Elf on the Shelf, Pepper!</div>
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Her response to seeing Pepper's handiwork was ADORABLE!</div>
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Lily had an ear infection. To cheer her up, Pepper colored some pictures.<br />
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On this day, Pepper brought Lily a special Elf movie. She wanted NOTHING to do with it.<br />
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Caravan!<br />
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Scrub a dub dub! Marshmallows in the tub!<br />
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It's been a busy busy holiday season! I have Secret Santa at work (for which I have been a terrible Secret Santa....MUST make amends with chocolates and a BIG gift card....), many many fun Christmas parties, TWO Christmas cookie baking parties, and a lot of Amazon shopping. We're getting close to being all ready for The Big Guy!!<br />
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But no matter how busy I am, I make my greeting cards every year. This year I wanted to try something different. I used overhead transparency sheets and Bubble wrap in the creation of my 2014 card. It's different than my usual and I got some lukewarm reviews but also some good reviews. However, no matter what folks thought-I love it!<br />
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I also decided to make all the gifts for Lily Belle's preschool teachers. They were a big hit!</div>
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Butternut Squash Browned Butter and Rosemary Fettucini Alfredo</div>
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Cut up Butternut squash. This is about 1/2 of a large squash. This is about 3 cups.</div>
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4 tablespoons of butter and a small onion chopped</div>
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Allow butter to get nice and brown, and onions cooked to translucent before adding the Rosemary and about a cup of Chicken Broth</div>
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Add the cups of butternut squash and cook on medium high heat for about 10 minutes till soft. </div>
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Meanwhile, make your pasta. I had on hand regular Spaghetti noodles but you can use any. The recipe uses a Fettucini Noodle but these are just as delicious!</div>
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The flavors are so wonderful! The browned butter, rosemary and the squash. YUMMM</div>
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I also took it to work for my dinner and it reheated beautifully!</div>
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Yesterday was "Monday Funday." On Mondays I take off work to have adventures with Lily. Usually, we are joined by my best pal, Debra and her daughter, Cari. Yesterday they were sick so we went it alone.</div>
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We went to the Columbus Zoo and had the BEST day.</div>
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The Zoo was practically deserted and many exhibits were closed (Heart of Africa, the playgrounds, etc) but it turned out to be a huge blessing. There were no lines, no taking turns on the statues, and lots of the bigger animals were awake and alert! NOT sleeping away the heat of the day. We saw Tigers, and bears swimming, gorillas playing and Flamingoes in all their pinkness!</div>
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I got the best pictures I have ever taken at the Zoo because of the sunshine, the cool breeze and no crowds! I highly recommend going on an "off" day.</div>
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I had just bought Lily a little necklace at the Manatee gift shop. I helped her onto the gorilla and she sat proud as can be and declared herself "Queen of the Gorillas!" </div>
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You can bet I snapped that shot!!!</div>
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This year I played a LOT with color and Halloween stamps. I ended up making several tags that I really liked.</div>
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This is my favorite! I loved the juxstaposition of Turquoise and orange! (With some yellow added in for interest!) The pumpkin and Spider web are Tim Holtz (Stamper's Anonymous)</div>
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Pumpkin and Spider Web-Tim Holtz- Stamper's Anonymous</div>
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The "31" I bought at Hobby Lobby.</div>
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Just playing with color and Glitter glue!</div>
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I love this Skeleton but couldn't quite get him to "pop" the way I wanted. </div>
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ALL of these are from Stamper's Anonymous (Tim Holtz)</div>
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Lily was chosen to as the October "Kid Pic of the Month"
All the previous winners are up to win the cover of the December issue.
I have been telling EVERYONE to vote!
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Here is a cookie stamped (before baking) using the first recipe I found. No baking powder! However, the minute they went into the hot oven, they spread and the image was totally lost.</div>
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They were good sugar cookies-chewy and sweet. Taste-success. Skeleton-Fail.</div>
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<span class="ingredient">1 c. butter</span><br /><span class="ingredient">1/2 c. packed light brown sugar</span><br /><span class="ingredient">2 tsp. white sugar</span><br /><span class="ingredient">1 egg</span><br /><span class="ingredient">1 tsp. vanilla</span><br /><span class="ingredient">2 1/2 c. sifted flour</span></div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter with sugar. Add egg and blend in flour. Fashion into balls the size of walnuts. Flatten with cookie stamp or roll out with rolling pin to 1/3-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until brown. Makes 4 dozen if a cookie stamp is used or 3 dozen if cut out with cookie cutter.</div>
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<b><u>TIPS-</u></b> I figured out it's best to have a little flour out. The stamp can get a little sticky causing it to stick to the dough and ruin a press. I would powder the stamp a little between cookies. Also, I learned to roll a ball of dough and place it directly on the cookie sheet (either ceramic so they won't stick or onto a baking sheet or parchment) and press it there. It is much easier than stamping on the counter and then trying to move it to the cookie sheet. They tear or stretch or rip. Better to stamp them right where they will stay!! Also, the recipe calls for 10 minutes baking time. Mine took almost 20!! Start with 10 and keep an eye on them till they are full baked.<br />
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Yay! Skeleton Cookies! Or as Lily Belle calls them "Scallywag cookies!"</div>
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As for taste-I'd say the first recipe tasted better but I took the second to work to celebrate October birthdays and I came home with an empty plate. So! I am calling this a Halloween success!! If you have a different recipe that would work-share in the comments!! I would love to try again! </div>
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You may know that I have been trying to watch what I eat and lose a few pounds. After exhausting most of the recipes offered on Weight Watchers, I started looking at other sites. I found one that I really like called </div>
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"Emily Bites. Lightened Up Comfort Food"</div>
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She featured this Blueberry Pancake recipe that looked so easy and delicious (AND WW approved!) that I had to try it. The secret is starting out with some blueberry yogurt!</div>
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(How's THAT for a shortcut?!!) You can use any variety of Blueberry yogurt you wish- or plain yogurt and fresh blueberries or Greek yogurt and frozen blueberries. It's the possibilities make this recipe so easy!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Then bake like you would regular pancakes and you have a light, fruity, Weigh Watchers approved (Just don't eat many…..) breakfast that the whole family will love.</span><br />
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Even the Tot enjoyed these! The recipe made about 6 small pancakes. I saved two for the next morning's breakfast and they were still tangy and light. </div>
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My Dad's 73rd birthday was coming up. My parents belong to a camping club and my sister suggested we go surprise them on Saturday night at the potluck. Mom mentioned wanting to make Dad a Carrot Cake for his birthday, but because they were going up on Thursday she was afraid it wouldn't last. I decided to take this as a challenge and make a Carrot Cake from scratch! <br />
My plan was to buy the frosting (I had never found a suitable homemade frosting recipe) but THIS one had a good looking recipe included so I gave it a go. BOY is it good.<br />
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If you do nothing-KEEP THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE! You can use it for all your cake, cupcake, etc. baking!<br />
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Start with carrots! I went ahead and shredded the 3 cups of carrots first and set it aside.</div>
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Looking over the recipe, I realized that Carrot Cake is similar to Banana Bread or Zucchini bread. It's a basic cake recipe with a vegetable thrown in that in the baking becomes sweet.</div>
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TA DA! Cream Cheese frosting! Good enough to rival anything in a can AND no lard!!</div>
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<br />Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627925043113308600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310711793995873936.post-43083583187536304562014-09-04T13:35:00.002-07:002014-09-04T13:35:08.528-07:00Veggie Burger with "Pickled" Onions!!When I first saw this recipe for Pickled Onions on Weight Watchers, I had my reservations. But I love Cilantro and the fresh brightness of Limes sounded intriguing so I gave it a go. WOW is it delicious!!<br />
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Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes into a bowl. Add onions.</div>
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Cut up fresh Cilantro and add in. Set aside to marinade for at least 45 minutes.</div>
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This KILLER sandwich is a Trader Joe's Veggie Burger (the best one I have found outside of Northstar Cafe!!) Add some Hummus and then top with the pickled onions. </div>
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So yep. The search for delicious Weight Watchers foods continues. Today I made this delictable treat! Plum Yogurt Parfaits.</div>
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Cut up two fresh, firm plums. Place in skillet with a tablespoon of honey and a sprinkle of Cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently until the plums soften. The recipe says about 3 minutes but I found mine took more like 8 to get them to my desired softness.</div>
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Use a Microplane to zest a lemon. (about 1/4 teaspoon)</div>
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Sautee yellow onion in a LITTLE bit of butter. </div>
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My family was coming over for Labor Day so I looked around for a dessert to make. I was reading a book written by my friend and she talked about a Banana cake her friend's Mother used to make and how much she loved it. It inspired me to make a Banana cake but Lily wanted a Bundt cake-so I found this recipe to combine the two: <a href="http://bakingbites.com/2007/09/marbled-banana-bundt-cake/" target="_blank">Marbled Banana Chocolate Bundt Cake</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px;">2 cups all purpose flour</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px;">1/2 cup butter, room temperature</span><br />
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The cake was a hit with my family though I felt it tasted very similar to Banana Bread. It WAS yummy and I shared the rest of it with coworkers later that evening. I'm going to keep searching for the perfect Bundt cake recipe. What is your favorite Bundt cake?</div>
Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627925043113308600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310711793995873936.post-24385204240325160462014-08-27T12:15:00.000-07:002014-08-27T12:16:09.243-07:00Spiralized Zucchini and Carrots with PestoSO! I was challenged to do the ALS Ice Bucket challenge by one of my best friends. (Have you done it?) Of course you have to videotape yourself doing it. When I saw myself…..oh. my. word. It was time to face facts. I have gained a lot of weight since I stopped breast feeding. (over 10 pounds-which is on top of the 10 pounds I never lost after having Lily Belle so really I'm 20 pounds over my usual weight!)<br />
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Time to get serious. This may affect my cooking, baking and blogging (Who am I kidding? Of COURSE it will!!) However, I may not get to EAT the stuff I make but I still want to make food!<br />
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Here is one recipe that is "Weight Watchers Approved" (I joined WW Online-I need to PAY and be held accountable!!)<br />
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So I saw this recipe that someone shared and knew I had to recreate it. On the WW Tracker-most fruits and veggies are "free" which means they have no point value. You can eat them all day long!!<br />
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Here's the recipe I saw: <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/08/raw-spiralized-zucchini-noodles-with.html" target="_blank">Spiralized Zucchini and Tomatoes with Pesto</a><br />
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I bought a Spiralizer through Amazon. You can get it here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Spiralizer-Vegetable-Delivered-directly/dp/B00KIVD1PC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1409165599&sr=8-3&keywords=spiralizer" target="_blank">Buy Spiralizer</a>!!<br />
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Coat a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with Olive oil. Set aside</div>
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3/4 cup buttermilk</div>
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2 cups of grated Zucchini</div>
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2/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese</div>
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Fold in the ingredients till mixed. Don't over mix.</div>
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I bought some fresh corn on the cob. (my corn hasn't come in yet from the garden. Close….but until it comes in I bought some.)<br />
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This morning I noticed the two ears of corn that I had left starting to dry out and I didn't want to waste them! So, though I wasn't 100% sure what I would do with it, I decided to go ahead and boil it and then figure it out after I got my <a href="https://kissesforlilybelle.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=KIWa-0cBAAA.XwrimWZ8oC4l8pvxagNzPw.knXTW83_0Tx3K_NJTJzF8A&postId=7002722119855344778&type=POST" target="_blank">Savory Summer Squash Quick Bread</a> into the oven. After that was done, I decided to improvise and make a Corn "Salad."<br />
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Cut kernels from 2 ears of corn,<br />
2 tablespoons of butter. <br />
Fresh chopped Cilantro,<br />
fresh chopped Parsley<br />
salt (about 5 twists of the Sea Salt grinder).<br />
Grape tomatoes<br />
fresh grated Parmesan.<br />
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Voila! Easy, DELICIOUS, buttery and salty corn with the sweet tomatoes and savory Cilantro. It is the PERFECT side dish. (Of course I didn't have a main dish so it was just on the "side" of my glass of water….lol) I tried to save 1/2 for my dinner later work but that did not happen. I can't wait until my corn comes in so I can make more!!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627925043113308600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3310711793995873936.post-10770503146476406672014-08-18T08:35:00.001-07:002014-09-01T15:09:12.799-07:00Lemon Ricotta Pancakes <h2>
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I am LOVING Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Cant-Cook-Book-Absolutely/dp/1451662254/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408375500&sr=8-1&keywords=Jessica+seinfeld" target="_blank">The 'Can't Cook Book"</a></div>
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This is the third recipe I have made from it. I look forward to making many more! </div>
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This one is a GREAT recipe. It sounds rather fancy but in actually it just as easy as regular pancakes. </div>
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And, it gives ordinary pancakes bit of Lemon Zing! They are light, flavorful and even The Tot likes them.</div>
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While perusing Amazon they suggested a cookbook called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Revelry-Festive-Menus-Yours/dp/1250036356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408332324&sr=8-1&keywords=ali+larter+cookbook" target="_blank">Kitchen Revelry Cookbook</a><br />
I looked for more information and found out it was by actress, Ali Larter.<br />
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On her website I found this Whole Wheat <a href="http://kitchenrevelry.tumblr.com/post/89189888750/organic-whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies" target="_blank">Cookie Recipe</a><br />
I loved the idea of a Whole Wheat cookie. However, I find whole wheat to be too heavy. Often for "Whole wheat" I substitute Whole Wheat Pastry Flour. So, in the ingredients I made that substitution. The result is some pretty tasty cookies!! I really love them! They are less SWEET than regular cookies and are a tiny bit chewy. I hope you make these today and share them with someone you love!<br />
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3 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour</div>
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1 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt</div>
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8 oz. cold Unsalted Butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces</div>
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1 cup Dark Brown Sugar</div>
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1 cup Sugar</div>
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8 oz. (2 bars) Organic Semi-Sweet Chocolate, roughly chopped</div>
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1 cup Organic Walnuts, ground</div>
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Preheat oven to 350F, then line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift the Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Kosher Salt into a large bowl - whole grains can be very heavy, and sifting will add airiness to the mixture and, ultimately, lightness to the cookies. </div>
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In a standing mixer on a low speed, mix the Butter and Sugars until blended, then add Eggs one at a time until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the Vanilla, and the Flour mixture, and blend on a low speed until the flour is barely combined - roughly 30 seconds. </div>
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Add the Chocolate and the Walnuts, and mix on a low-speed until they are combined throughout the dough. Remove the dough onto a clean workspace and mix with your hands until everything is evenly distributed. </div>
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Scoop 3-tbls. mounds of the dough onto the cookie sheets, 6 mounds per sheet, leaving three inches between each ball. Bake for 16 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to the counter, leaving them on the parchment paper to cool. Re-line the baking sheets with parchment paper, and repeat with remaining dough. </div>
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These cookies are delectable straight out of the oven, or up to 3 days later! If you’d like to prep the dough in advance, make sure to scoop your cookie balls before placing in the refrigerator, as cold dough can be very difficult to scoop. Refrigerated dough will keep for about a week.</div>
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I was watching an episode of "Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives" and Guy Fieri went to a place in Phoenix, AZ called St. Francis. (<a href="http://stfrancisaz.com/" target="_blank">St. Francis Restaurant</a>) The chef there made a fantastic looking meatball dish. I loved every dish he featured. Everything was so bright and colorful mixing flavors and used lots of ingredients that I love. I was so inpsired I had to try my own.</div>
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I loved the sweetness of the homemade sauce. I ate WAY too much of this. It's so good! I also put some away in my travel crock pot contatiner to take to work. What is your favorite meatball recipe?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canna. These were a transplant-a gift from a neighbor. I had no idea they get so big!</td></tr>
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Spinach, and Ricotta Scrambled eggs.</div>
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Spinach! Wash and clean and add to skillet with Olive Oil. Heat on medium till the spinach wilts.</div>
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Crack 2 eggs into a bowl. Add two tablespoons of Ricotta cheese. Mix. Pour over spinach. Season with Salt and pepper. Pull edges into the middle until cooked through. Don't overcook.</div>
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Add a sprig of Dill if you are so inclined (I am!) and a piece of rustic bread with butter and Cherry preserves. What an amazing, QUICK and delicious breakfast!</div>
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