tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30217531488116141612024-03-21T06:34:50.589-04:00Walker in the KitchenWith a name like Walker I'm expected to be a baker... But to be honest, I prefer cooking because it allows for more creativity and less perfection!
This blog is where I'll share all of my cooking successes and fails.
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do!
Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-25131144477367699192015-11-15T13:50:00.003-05:002015-11-15T13:50:12.694-05:00Spicy Ginger Pumpkin Soup<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About a year ago, I visited a friend who served this amazing soup. He was kind enough to send me the recipe! This is great recipe because you can play around with the type of liquids and winter squash you use. I've made it with pumpkin and butternut squash - both are delicious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Warning - the recipe is SPICY! The ginger sneaks up on you. If you are sensitive to spice, dial it down to your needs.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cups uncooked peeled pumpkin, cubed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp anchovy paste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 medium onions, chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cloves garlic, chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 freshly grated ginger</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 Tbsp red chili flakes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup 5% cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 litre low sodium chicken broth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">salt, to taste</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp cayenne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect soup for a fall day</td></tr>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add pumpkin and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden, about 10 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix in anchovy paste, onion, and garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stir in red chili flakes, ginger, and brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add liquids, along with a cup of water, and bring to a boil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 45 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add salt and simmer for an additional 20 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, heat a dry pan over medium heat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add seeds and toast, until just smoking</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add cayenne and toss seeds for about a minute</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Transfer sunflower seeds to a plate to cool</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve soup with toasted seeds</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-88433796173469016732015-11-15T13:32:00.000-05:002015-11-15T13:32:13.161-05:00Lime Fajitas<h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 chicken breasts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 large onions, peeled and sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 red pepper, cut into strips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 green pepper, cut into strips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">handful of mushrooms, halved (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp olive oil</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 limes, juiced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Tbsp olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp oregano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp dried coriander</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To serve (pick your favourites):</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">tortillas</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">guacamole</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">salsa</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">greek yogurt or sour cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">spinach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fresh coriander</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl or ziplock bag and add chicken</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seal and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 400F.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place chicken in a large roasting pan or dish and bake, covered for 20 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Uncover chicken and bake for an additional 10 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sauté the oil and vegetables in a medium frying pan until they are soft and begin to brown.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve chicken and vegetables in warmed tortillas and top with guacamole, salsa and greek yogurt or sour cream.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-57572279656917796412015-09-29T20:24:00.006-04:002015-09-29T20:26:13.694-04:00Soups on!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My bestie Ashley bought me an amazing cookbook for my birthday - nothing but soup. I was really excited to find a recipe to make and am so happy that I chose this one. With a few modifications, it turned out great. I'm sure the original recipe is delicious but I am not known for following recipes to a tee.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a perfect healthy dish for a cool night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Inspired by Marian C. Hanna's recipe in <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">The Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers Cookbook</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Serves 6</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Prep time: 5 minutes</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Cook time: 1 hour 20 minutes</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/4 cup olive oil</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/4 cup quinoa flour</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 medium onion (yellow or white), finely chopped</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 cup diced celery</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 sweet pepper, diced (<i>I used yellow)</i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup green onions</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">zest and juice of half of a lemon</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 cups of water</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">28oz can of diced tomatoes, no salt added</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">4oz can of tomato sauce, no salt added</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">5.5oz can of tomato paste</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 tsp worchestershire sauce</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 tsp salt (to taste)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 tsp ground pepper</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 tsp cayenne</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 bay leaves</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 lb scallops (or add more shrimp)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">a handful of chopped parsley for garnish</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Optional - cooked quinoa or brown rice</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat until it's shimmerin</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">g. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add flour and stir constantly until the roux is the colour of peanut butter.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add yellow onions, celery and pepper to the pot and cook, stirring often, until the onions have softened.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reduce heat to medium and add green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until everything has softened (approx 15 minutes)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add lemon rind and juice to the pot along with water, tomato ingredients, worchestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes (stir occasionally).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Remove bay leaves and add shrimp and scallops</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Simmer, uncovered for about 10 minutes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Serve with cooked quinoa and a sprinkle of parsley!</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-88969099070894518802015-07-26T14:12:00.001-04:002015-07-26T14:12:39.773-04:00Gone boating<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dz9pUdWdr2ry2DSvizKElqEglPt77Qtc2uHNBB1RHsL1z7QQQxAtK_vk5VfB1pDsiYO-JWv74ig_45XZ4jUFHyUq93oPlIQosvIt9DtUQhyC3HP-8P1zZLD3U5XqvoFDhoKVEas9TDtx/s1600/IMG_20150210_181948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dz9pUdWdr2ry2DSvizKElqEglPt77Qtc2uHNBB1RHsL1z7QQQxAtK_vk5VfB1pDsiYO-JWv74ig_45XZ4jUFHyUq93oPlIQosvIt9DtUQhyC3HP-8P1zZLD3U5XqvoFDhoKVEas9TDtx/s1600/IMG_20150210_181948.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spaghetti Squash Boats</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One small squash serves two<br />Prep time: 5 minutes<br />Cook time: 45 minutes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you're looking for an easy and impressive looking meal to serve to guests, look no further! This is a great substitute for pasta. If you don't feel like getting fancy, skip the part where you melt cheese in the squash skin and just serve it. Enjoy :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your Shopping List:</span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups of your favourite pasta sauce (I make my own that has lots of veggies and either turkey or beef)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One small-ish spaghetti squash</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">a handful of grated cheese (I used Mozzarella)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preheat your oven to 400</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cut spaghetti squash length-wise and remove seeds (set them aside to roast later)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place squash cut-side down on a greased or lined baking sheet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bake in pre-heated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When the squash is cooked, shred with a fork</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix shredded squash with your pasta sauce in a bowl then return it to the hollowed squash skins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Top with cheese and bake the squash boats for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve with a garden salad!</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-6834822337856985292015-03-02T17:30:00.000-05:002015-03-02T17:30:00.786-05:00Weekend wonders<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been bad at posting. The issue with my cooking style is that I make a lot of stuff up! I often fail at measuring and marking my changes to recipes. The result is delicious food with no record of how to replicate it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I spent this weekend doing some cooking and food prep and it paid off!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pre-heat oven to 375</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cook turkey over medium heat in large skillet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once fully cooked, drain fat, remove turkey and add to a large bowl with cooked quinoa</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spray pan with oil and return to medium heat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add garlic and onions and sautee until almost golden brown</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add vegetables to skillet and cook until spinach is wilted</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Transfer veggies to bowl and add spices, panko, tomato sauce and one cup of cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix well</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pour mix into baking dish sprayed with olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enjoy once cooked, or freeze individual portions for later!</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-81872170811156240562015-01-06T16:57:00.001-05:002015-01-06T17:00:07.062-05:00Just Dessert<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those of you who know me, know that I don't have much of a sweet tooth. That being said, I love baking cookies! It's a good thing too, because people love asking me to bake them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this recipe a few years ago and have never looked back. I have, however, made a few notes of my own and changed the size.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-big-fat-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookie/" target="_blank">this wonderful woman!</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups semisweet chocolate chips</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-heat the oven to 325 F</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, or just grease them (<i>make sure you can fit two in your oven at once</i>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugars until well blended</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By hand, beat in the vanilla and egg yolks - it should be light and creamy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add in the sifted ingredients and mix</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stir in the chocolate chips with a wooden spoon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using a 1/8 cup, measure out approximately 8 cookies per sheet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake for 12-15 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire racks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eat one</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eat another...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and another...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then save the rest for friends and family!</span></li>
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<br /></div>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-6306766761855798272015-01-06T16:36:00.000-05:002015-01-06T16:42:04.957-05:00Doubly Delicious Grilled Chicken<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I realize barbecue season is over, I have yet to throw in the tongs. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is one of my favourite recipes because it's fairly versatile. I've made this sauce countless times (occasionally without all of the ingredients) and have never been disappointed. If you don't have a grill, you can make it in the oven instead - I've done this when I run out of propane!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Double-time Barbecued Chicken</span></h2>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspired by "Triple Play Barbecued Chicken" from <i>Weber's Way to Grill</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup finely chopped white or yellow onion</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp minced garlic</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup ketchup</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup lemon-lime soda </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">¼ cup fresh lemon juice</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">¼ cup packed golden brown sugar</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Prepare your grill for both direct and indirect cooking over medium heat</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Cook oil, onion and garlic for about 10 minutes, or until golden over medium heat in a medium saucepan</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Stirring often, reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Meanwhile, mix together the rub ingredients and coat the chicken pieces evenly</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Place chicken on the grill, skin side down, over direct medium heat</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Grill for 8-10 minutes, with the lid closed as much as possible, turning occasionally</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Move to indirect heat for an additional 25 minutes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Brush chicken with the sauce and grill over direct heat for approximately 10 minutes. Continue turning and brushing the chicken until juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Heat remaining sauce so that it is safe to serve alongside the chicken and your favourite salad!</span></span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-62036526430659749782014-09-10T17:00:00.000-04:002015-04-27T18:17:48.859-04:00Summer isn't over yet! <div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #535353; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">
I can't believe that it's already September. It seems like yesterday was the beginning of May, a time when I had the whole summer at my fingertips. Now the weather is changing but my cooking style definitely isn't! Here's a great recipe that you should immediately prepare and throw on the grill! Why? Because frankly, it takes less than 30 minutes from prep to table, AND it is freaking delicious.</div>
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I first had this meal as leftovers on a visit to my dad's and was immediately addicted. Get grillin'.<br /></div>
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2 tsp dried thyme</div>
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2 tsp freshly ground pepper</div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mix rub ingredients together in a small bowl</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Rinse and dry chicken thighs</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Coat thighs with dry rub</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Spray thighs with olive oil</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Grill over direct medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, or until juices run clear, turning once halfway through cooking time</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Serve with roasted veggies and potatoes, or a side of your choice!</li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-4376649031509028442014-06-17T21:38:00.000-04:002014-06-17T21:38:08.996-04:00The Tastiest Taters<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have I mentioned that I love barbecuing? Pretty much everything I eat tastes better on the grill, and this recipe is no exception. That being said, if you find yourself grill-less, this tasty potato salad can also be made in the oven. The great thing about this recipe is that it tastes delicious hot, warm, or cold. It can be made ahead of time which will save you the effort of timing your meal perfectly (something I fail at).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pistachio Pesto Potatoes</span></span></h2>
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">From Weber's Way To Grill</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Serves: 4-6</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Prep time: 15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Cook time: 25 minutes (half boiled, half grilled)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 garlic clove</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 cup mayo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tsp white wine vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 tsp kosher salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8 medium potatoes <i>(the original recipe calls for yellow potatoes, but I've used various kinds)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">kosher salt <i>(if you don't have kosher, regular will do)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 large red or yellow pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Tbsp olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">freshly ground black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 Tbsp torn fresh basil, optional</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In small food processor, mince garlic cloves</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add basil and pistachios, and pulse until they are finely chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix these ingredients together with the mayo and white wine vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Set aside until your vegetables are cooked </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Veggies</span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cut washed, unpeeled potatoes in half lengthwise and then in thirds and place in a large pot</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Reduce heat to a simmer and cook potatoes for 5-10 minutes, or until barely tender</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cut peppers into 3 inch chunks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Drain water and toss the potatoes and peppers in olive oil and salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pre-heat the grill and a grill pan to medium</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Grill the potatoes and peppers over direct heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are nicely seared</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Remove from heat and return to the pot or a new bowl</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Toss veggies with pesto and garnish (<i>optional)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Eat them now or wait until later!</span></li>
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<br />Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-36884408169870961302014-06-17T19:21:00.000-04:002015-01-28T19:08:37.470-05:00A taste of thai<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been somewhat restricted in what I can eat because my dentist wants me to eat "soft foods" to help with jaw issues. On Valentine's Day, Matt and I had a low-key evening and ordered thai. As always, I wanted Pad Thai, but was also tempted by a red curry dish. So, we ordered both! We both agreed that the curry was pretty much amazing. The vegetables were soft enough that I barely had to chew them, and the flavours were amazing. Now it's all that I want to eat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night I came home from the gym and didn't think I had enough of the veggies called for to make the curry myself. I decided to substitute a few things and this is what I got:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Red Thai Curry Chicken & Vegetables</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your Shopping List:</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp sesame oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 Tbsp grated ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2-3 garlic cloves, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium red pepper, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 small onion, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium zucchini</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 can coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp red curry paste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 tsp coriander</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp fish sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pepper, to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What to do with it:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat sesame oil in a large deep pan or work over medium heat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add garlic and ginger to the pan and stir for 30 seconds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add chicken to the pan and fry, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes (or until chicken is cooked on the outside)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix in onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring as needed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add remaining veggies to the mixture and cook for 5 or so minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch, red curry paste and a bit of coconut milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix in the cornstarch concoction and the remaining coconut milk to the pan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add fish sauce, coriander and pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stir well, and simmer for 5-10 minutes (<i>if you want your veggies soft, cook for longer)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure that the chicken is cooked before serving</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-52584553000925583822014-05-26T17:00:00.000-04:002014-06-17T21:43:31.554-04:00Blast From My Past<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really, really, really love pasta.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really, really, really love cooking.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really, really, really hate doing dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This recipe is perfect because it only incorporates two of those things: Pasta & Cooking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This one-pot meal is great because you don't wind up doing dishes for meat, sauce and pasta. It's one of my favourite meals and reminds me of living at home when my step-mama was doing some of the cooking. I've taken the recipe and modified it to suit my taste buds & hatred of doing dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">"Blast From the Pasta"</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Adapted from Crazy Plates Cookbook</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your Shopping List:</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1lb or so of Extra-lean ground beef or turkey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 medium green pepper, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 medium yellow onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tray of sliced mushrooms, or a handful that you will slice yourself</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 28oz can of diced tomatoes, no salt added</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 can cream of mushroom soup (look for some without MSG)*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 can of tomato soup (no msg)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 cup of milk*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tsp chili flakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 tsp paprika</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3/4 tsp oregano</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 tsp chili powder</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 handfuls of washed baby spinach</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">any other vegetables you like in pasta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 cups of dry pasta such as penne or fusili</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*if you don't have any cream of mushroom soup, you can use extra mushrooms, milk and a bit of plain yogurt or sour cream. The flavour isn't as rich, but it's still tasty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What to do with it:</span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cook the meat in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat (<i>I use a deep lagostina pan that a lid</i>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When the meat is cooked through, add in the veggies and cook until they start to become tender - about 5 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the canned tomatoes and soups; stir well</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lower heat to a simmer, and cook, lid on, for 30 minutes - stirring occasionally</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Serve, allow to cool slightly, and enjoy!</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-55856147344049502422014-05-20T17:00:00.000-04:002014-05-26T14:11:10.499-04:00One time I ate this and it was amazing.<div style="padding: 0px;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, Times New Roman, Times;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">I bought some thighs for a great price and was trying to find something new and exciting to do with them. I stumbled across an awesome recipe and decided to alter it to suit my taste buds! I served it with a heaping portion of spinach. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Rosemary Sriracha Chicken Thighs</span></h2>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">found <a href="http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2012/01/crispy-rosemary-sriracha-chicken-thighs-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html" target="_blank">here </a>and altered </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Prep time: 5 minutes</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Marinating time: at least 1 hour</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Cook time: 45 minutes</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Serves: 4 if you have side dishes as well</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Your shopping list:</span></h3>
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1/4 cup plain yogurt (or whatever you have left in a container)</div>
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2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
2 Tbsp lemon juice<br />
2 tsp dried rosemary<br />
3 Tbsp Sriracha<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
salt, to taste<br />
freshly ground black pepper, to taste<br />
8-10 small bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (<i>or fewer if they're larger thighs</i>), trimmed of excess fat</div>
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What to do with it:</h3>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, Sriracha, garlic, salt and pepper (<i>if you want to save dishes and only have a bit of yogurt left in your container, you can mix all of these ingredients in the container itself)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">Place chicken thighs in a large ziploc bag or bowl and add the marinade</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">Mix well to coat each piece and then refrigerate the chicken for at least an hour (<i>I left mine in all afternoon</i>)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">When your hunger kicks in - preheat oven to 375F</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish or broiler pan</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;"> Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">Broil on high for 4 minutes, until skin is crispy and golden brown (<i>make sure your dish is "broil" safe</i>)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lora, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">Enjoy!</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-47830551393980853382014-04-22T14:58:00.000-04:002015-01-06T16:36:26.244-05:00Detox time<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After an amazing, yet tiring week's vacation in Puerto Plata, I'm ready for something that will help me get back on the health wagon. I took yesterday off and did groceries but didn't really plan out any meals for the week. I've decided that soup is on the menu tonight. I'm disappointed that I didn't remember to buy celery, but I'll have to do without. I generally make minestrone soup, but have no beans or regular potatoes. SO, what I've got here is a homemade vegetable soup, chock-full of deliciousness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Veggie Soup for the "gotta make up for the terrible eating on vacation" Soul</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Your shopping list:</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1-2 Tbsp Olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large onion, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4-5 garlic gloves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large sweet potato, cut into bite sized pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 med zucchini, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 med carrots, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 head of broccoli, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">handful of green beans, cut into bite sized pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">handful of spinach</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 large can diced tomatoes, no salt added</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">handful of mushrooms, sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">turmeric, to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 litre chicken broth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">salt and pepper, to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">oregano, to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">basil, to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What to do with it:</span></h4>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">in a large pot, heat olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">add onion, garlic and carrots to pot and cook, stirring often for 5 mins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">add green beans, zucchini to pot and stir well</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">mix in diced tomatoes, mushrooms and broccoli</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">pour broth into the pot and stir in seasonings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">simmer for 20-30 mins (or until veggies are cooked enough for you)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Enjoy :)</span></li>
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<br />Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-42998203289289314902014-04-12T10:37:00.000-04:002014-04-22T14:58:18.108-04:00Better than granny's granola<h2>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Healthy Start Breakfast</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's easy to claim that you don't have time to eat breakfast and that finding something quick, easy, and healthy is next to impossible. Don't be that person. Instead, be the person who makes a batch of granola on the weekend and has a healthy option on the go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I modeled this recipe after Dorset Cereals Honey Granola. I've made it twice and this is a rough idea of what to do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your Shopping List:</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 cups oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup rye flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup pumpkin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup sunflower seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup flaked almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/3 cup crushed pecans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What to do with it:</span></h4>
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<ol>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 300.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add vanilla, honey, and oil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix well and then spread granola on baking sheets. A thin layer is preferable.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bake for 10 minutes and then stir granola. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until it looks golden. Be careful not to overcook it!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let cool and store in airtight container (I like Mason jars). Serve the granola with plain Greek yogurt and fruit.</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-3372556937701551962014-01-10T10:54:00.002-05:002015-01-03T13:17:38.003-05:00Ribs Worth Rubbing<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This one time I made ribs and they were absolutely disgusting. I spent all afternoon making them and they were so gross even Matt wouldn't eat them -so into the garbage they went. That was about three years ago, before I knew how to find a good recipe and alter it to suit my tastes. I've made this rib rub & sauce combo a handful of times and it has been a hit with everyone who has tried it. I must admit I've toned down the heat to suit the tastes of a friend! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Without further ado, I present:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">The World's Best Ribs</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inspired by: <a href="http://www.mylifeasamrs.com/2010/09/spicy-bbq-pulled-pork.html" target="_blank">My Life as a Mrs</a> cooking instructions and rib rub, and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/absolutely-awesome-bbq-sauce/" target="_blank">this guy's sauce.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">prep time: 10-15 minutes</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">cook time: 6.5 hours max (includes slow-cooking and making sauce while cooking ribs)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your Shopping List:</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A package of two racks of ribs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rub:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup cumin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup packed brown sugar <i>(optional because I've omitted it twice and they were still delicious)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup paprika </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp cayenne</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp garlic powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1-2 tsp salt (original recipe calls for wayyy too much)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">freshly ground pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sauce:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup sriracha sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup white rum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup ketchup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 cloves of garlic, crushed or very finely minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tsp ground dry mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ground black pepper to taste</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What to do with it:</span></h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rub it on!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ribs</span><br />
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<ol><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
<li>Spray slow cooker insert with olive oil/non-stick spray</li>
<li>Rinse ribs and pat dry</li>
<li>Coat ribs evenly with approx 1/2 cup of dry rub</li>
<li>Place ribs in slow cooker insert bone-side in - <i>You may need to intertwine the racks so that it all fits</i></li>
<li>Cook on low for 5-6 hours</li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sauce</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Heat all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stirring occasionally, simmer for 30 minutes (reduce heat as needed)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Set aside to cool, and refrigerate until ready for use</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sauce & Ribs</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spray grill with olive oil, or other non-stick spray and preheat to medium high heat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Coat ribs with bbq sauce and place</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">on the grill, meat side down</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cook for 2-3 minutes and then flip, rib-side down. Baste the meat again, close the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Repeat three or so more times and then remove</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They will fall apart. They will be delicious!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serve with green beans & potatoes, or whatever you so choose.</span></li>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-87364793779199328882014-01-10T10:44:00.000-05:002014-01-10T10:45:08.122-05:00Fries that don't end up on your thighs<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love potatoes. I would eat them all every day if my diet would allow it. Unfortunately, they're not the healthiest side dish. Thankfully, I also love sweet potatoes! This is a recipe that my momma made for us pretty often back in the day and was the only way I enjoyed them until recently. It's a great way to spice up a meal and takes pretty much no time at all to make! I love the combination of sweet and spicy it creates.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">"Spicy Yam Oven Fries"</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">inspired by my wonderful mom!</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Your shopping list:</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 - 2 yams or sweet potatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 Tbsp soy sauce (or </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">use tamari like my mom does. It's the best option if you're gluten intolerant because there's less wheat</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp chili powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tsp paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tsp mustard powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tsp garlic podwer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Tbsp olive oil</span><br />
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<h3>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What to do with it:</span></h3>
<ol><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
<li>Preheat oven to 400 F</li>
<li>Cut the yams/sweet potatoes into thirds, then slice like fries and place in a medium sized bowl</li>
<li>Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, and then pour over the fries</li>
<li>Arrange the fries on a baking sheet, and bake for approx 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Enjoy!</li>
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<br />Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-23443810944448893402013-12-09T14:58:00.000-05:002013-12-09T15:06:11.457-05:00Eatsa Pizza<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pizza. Who doesn't love it???</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm fortunate enough to have a breadmaker, so making crust isn't much work at all. The recipe that came with mine is made with white flour and probably more salt than one should consume on a regular basis, but it's cheap. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's not the healthiest crust, but I'm scared to mess with my bread maker. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm eventually going to venture into whole wheat crust pizza, but that day is not today. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The best part about making pizza at home is that you can put as many toppings as you want, and it's free! (Minus the cost of your groceries). Top your pizza with any veggies and meat that you so desire!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Matt and I used to make two different pizzas but now we tend to just overload both and eat the same thing. This is a fun way to spend the evening, and requires minimal clean-up.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How many of you have had pizza cooked on the barbecue? Probably not many, and if you have, chances are it was on a pizza stone. Well throw that stone out the window, and throw your crust right on the grill! Follow the first set of instructions if you're planning to grill your pie.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This shopping list will include things I like to put on my pizza - feel free to experiment with your own toppings. If you are using any fresh meat, PLEASE cook it first. I don't like food poisoning and I don't think you will either.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Your Shopping List:</u></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pepperoni/cooked chicken/other cooked meat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spinach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomatoes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Various types of pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Green & black olives</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jalapenos</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mushrooms</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">White and/or red onion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cheese - I've used feta, mozzarella and cheddar. ALL ARE DELICIOUS!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomato paste (smallest can)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomato sauce, no salt added (small can)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-2 tsp each Oregano, basil or Italian seasoning</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brown sugar or other sweetener to get rid of that "canned" taste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt & pepper, to taste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp Red chili flakes (<i>optional)</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crust: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Store-bought crust, naan bread and pita all work well! I will post my recipe later.</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a) On the grill, with uncooked pizza dough:</b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turn on your barbecue on high - let it heat up and then reduce to medium heat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roll out the dough in whatever size pizzas you want</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brush one side of your prepared dough with olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place dough on grill for approx 1 minute</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove from heat, and brush uncooked side with olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top the cooked side with your sauce, meat, veggies, and cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Return pizza to grill, and cook for approx 5 minutes with the lid closed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove from heat and enjoy!</span></li>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">b) In the oven, with home-made dough or store-bought crust:</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-heat oven to 425 F.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut up veggies and shred cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix pizza sauce ingredients</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top your pizza crust: sauce, toppings, and then cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cook for 12-15 minutes, or as long as it takes to look delicious</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eat it up!</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This wasn't even intentional!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Okay, maybe I went a bit overboard with the cheese....</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you haven't already figured it out, I'm a huge fan of quinoa. I'm such a fan, I can't remember the last time that I used rice as a side dish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After a busy weekend visiting family and then having my first rehearsal, I didn't have time to think ahead to Monday's dinner. I took some rainbow trout out of the freezer and hoped I'd find inspiration by the time I was home from work.</span><br /><p>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Searching "rainbow trout recipes" doesn't give much that seems appetizing. To be honest, I don't really like fish at all. I eat it because it's something different, and it can be affordable when it's on sale. Of all fish, rainbow trout is the one I prefer. Of course, I like any fish that is battered and deep fried as well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, here's what I did with my rainbow trout:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thai-naise Rainbow Trout with CocoThai Quinoa and Plain Jane Green Beans</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">inspired by </span><a href="http://www.canadianliving.com/food/rainbow_trout_with_dijon_mayonnaise.php" target="_blank">Canadian Living</a></span></span></h2>
Prep time: 5 minutes<br />
Cook time: 6-20 minutes (because I like my fish overcooked!)<br />
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3-4 rainbow trout fillets, washed and patted dry<br />
2 Tbsp mayonnaise<br />
2 tsp red curry paste (I use <a href="http://www.thaikitchen.com/products/sauces-and-pastes/red-curry-paste.aspx">Thai Kitchen</a>)<br />
salt & pepper, to taste<br />
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1 medium clove of garlic, minced</div>
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1 tbsp or so chopped fresh parsley (<i>optional garnish</i>)<br />
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges (<i>optional garnish - in hindsight, lime would likely be better with this</i>) </div>
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2 cups of quinoa, rinsed<br />
1 14oz (414ml) can of coconut milk, unsweetened<br />
1 1/3 cup of chicken broth, no sodium added<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp sesame oil<br />
1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks<br />
1 cup (ish) cauliflower, broken into bite-sized pieces<br />
2 green onions, white parts sliced<br />
1 medium clove of garlic, minced<br />
1/2 Tbsp Sriracha sauce, or more!<br />
1 lime, juiced<br />
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however many green beans you want to eat<br />
olive oil, drizzled<br />
salt & pepper, to taste<br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"><u>What to do with it:</u></span></h4>
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<li>In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, curry paste and garlic together. Add salt and pepper, to taste.</li>
<li>Arrange trout on a baking sheet, in a single layer, skin side down.</li>
<li>Place in oven and broil for 6 minutes, about 6 inches away from the top.</li>
<li>If you prefer your fish to be well-cooked, leave it for 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Realize you REALLY like it cooked and set your oven to 450 F. Remove after 5 additional minutes.</li>
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<li>In a medium saucepan, mix quinoa, coco milk, broth and salt together. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for approx 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.</li>
<li>MEANWHILE - Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat.</li>
<li>Add carrots and cauliflower, cook for about 5 minutes (<i>really it's a matter of preference</i>).</li>
<li>Reduce heat slightly, add green onion, garlic, and sriracha. <i>If you don't reduce the heat, the sriracha will burn and you will inhale the spicy fumes and choke. Yes, this happened to me.</i></li>
<li>Set aside until quinoa is done.</li>
<li>Realize the quinoa is not cooking well without a lid even though the recipe you're using tells you it works.</li>
<li>Put lid on the pot, wait an additional 5-7 minutes. Quinoa is less mushy and more cooked.</li>
<li>Remove from heat.</li>
<li>Mix vegetables with quinoa and add the lime juice.</li>
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<li>Wash and trim green beans. <i>I break off the ends.</i></li>
<li>Put green beans in steamer basket and add a bit of water to the pot and put the lid on.</li>
<li>Turn the element to high and set a timer for 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Turn it to low when the water starts boiling.</li>
<li>After 10 minutes, remove from heat and remove the lid. (<i>Green beans keep cooking a bit after removing them from heat. If you prefer well-cooked beans, leave the lid on).</i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was devastated when I quit because I had no Longo's nearby to satiate my constant cravings. So, what did I do? I found a recipe and made it myself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Inspired by: <a href="http://www.fortysomething.ca/2010/09/wicked_thai_chicken_soup.php" target="_blank">Another blog!</a></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium onion, finely diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 medium size red pepper, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (I just grab a handful and don't measure)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2-3 chicken breasts, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp lemon grass herb paste (I used <a href="http://na.gourmetgarden.com/en-ca/products/lemon-grass" target="_blank">Gourmet Garden</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp Worcestershire sauce </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp red curry paste </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp Sambal Oelek chili paste (you can use Sriracha too, or add more chili paste if you want extra heat like me!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2-3 Tbsp tomato paste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups cooked rice (I use brown, and often add more rice because Matt prefers it less liquidy)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salt & pepper, to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh cilantro, parsley or basil leaves (<i>optional, for garnish</i>)</span><br />
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<li>Add mushrooms, and cook until they are tender and golden. Remove mushrooms</li>
<li>Add remaining oil, onion, and red pepper. Cook until softened, then return the mushrooms.</li>
<li>Add broth, and chicken. Heat through until the chicken is cooked.</li>
<li>Add lemon grass, fish sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Add cream and coco milk, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.</li>
<li>In a little bowl, mix curry paste, Sambal Oelek, tomato paste, 2 Tbsp water and cornstarch together. </li>
<li>Stir mixture into the soup. Simmer until it begins to thicken slightly and has a velvety appearance.</li>
<li>Add in cooked rice and simmer (covered) for another 5 or so minutes.</li>
<li>Add salt & pepper, to taste. At this point, add additional curry paste, if desired.</li>
<li>Serve and garnish, if you're fancy like that!</li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18.1875px;">I recently discovered that Superstore also sells the soup. I have yet to try it, but it seems popular judging by the mess.</span></div>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-29106022892412281382013-11-15T15:04:00.000-05:002013-11-15T15:05:49.078-05:00Keen for Quinoa<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One day I decided I needed to stop filling up on bread and starting finding more nutritious ways to fuel my body. I approached my brother Nigel for some advice. This is pretty much how our conversation went:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alyssa: "I'm always starving unless I eat a whole lot of carbs with each meal"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nigel: "You should try quinoa"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nigel: "Try this recipe."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cooling time: a few hours but feels like forever when you're hungry.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cover and reduce heat to low, allowing the quinoa to simmer. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Set timer for 15 minutes, because the quinoa will be done after about that much time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you haven't already, now is a good time to cut up the veggies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the quinoa is cooked, add the garlic and olive oil and then mix it up. Transfer to cold bowl.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To cool your quinoa, stick it in the fridge or freezer.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once cool, add the rest of the ingredients!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EAT it up.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taste your salad along the way! The first time I made it, I measured out ingredients but I don't do that past the cooking of the quinoa stage. I possibly add more or less lemon juice than I wrote... I will never know/have the patience to measure it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alyssa: "I'm keen for quinoa!"</span><br />
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-65920937268159103422013-11-13T11:55:00.000-05:002014-03-24T17:02:36.353-04:002 for 1 Recipe!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love when a recipe includes both the main event and a little something for the side. I have a hard time deciding what sides go well with whatever type of meat I'm cooking. I'm known to just make all of my favourite recipes and pretend they mesh. I rarely plan far enough ahead to properly marinade my chicken, but when I do it's always worth it. This chicken recipe is flavourful and a little more exciting than your average breast.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you're looking for a great warm quinoa recipe, look no further. Before I found this recipe, I always made cold quinoa salads (<a href="http://walkerinthekitchen.blogspot.ca/2013/11/keen-for-quinoa.html" target="_blank">like this one</a>). While they are delicious, I hate waiting for them to cool and having to pack my lunch in two containers to avoid heating cucumbers. If you were wondering, sauteed cucumber is revolting.</span><br />
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The list may seem long, but your shopping and prepping will be over before you know it!</span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDescription" style="color: #5a5a5a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">from <em>Weber.com</em> by Jamie Purviance</span><span style="color: #5a5a5a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;"></span><span class="recipe-times" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblPrepTime" style="color: #5a5a5a; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;"><strong>Prep time:</strong> 25 minutes</span><span class="recipe-times" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblPrepTime" style="color: #5a5a5a; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;"><b>Marinade time: </b>2-4 hours</span><span class="recipe-times" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblGrillingTime" style="color: #5a5a5a; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;"><strong>Grilling time:</strong> 8-12 minutes</span><span class="recipe-times" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblGrillingTime" style="color: #5a5a5a; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></h2>
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<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp soy sauce <i>(I suggest low-sodium)</i></span></li>
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<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp ground cumin</span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 garlic cloves, minced</span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ tsp freshly ground black pepper</span></li>
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<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kosher salt</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-½ cups quinoa</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">¼ cup fresh lemon juice</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 scallions (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium garlic clove, minced</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp finely grated lemon zest</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">¼ tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)</span></span></li>
<li style="background-position: 12px 5px; background-size: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; direction: ltr; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Mix marinade ingredients in a measuring cup or bowl. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Shake it up! Place bag in a bowl and refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or however long you have). </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Once you are too hungry to let the meat marinade any longer, preheat your grill for direct cooking over medium heat and clean it off.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Remove the chicken from the bag, discard the marinade, and place the chicken on the grill breast-side down. Keep the lid closed as much as possible and grill for 8-12 minutes (turning once or twice). Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting surface, and cut into 1/2 inch slices - or really, whatever size you want!</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">In a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat, combine broth, 1 tbsp of oil, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Add quinoa, and lemon juice - stir. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low. Stir once or twice over the next 15 or so minutes. By this time, or after all of the liquid is absorbed, your quinoa will be ready. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Fluff (not like a pillow - use your fork) and transfer to a bowl suitable for mixing. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Add the remaining oil, salt and the rest of your ingredients listed under "Quinoa". Stir and taste. Alter ingredients accordingly. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're eating the quinoa and chicken together, spread the quinoa on a serving platter and add sliced chicken.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I served mine with a pseudo Greek Salad. E</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">njoy!</span></h3>
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Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-64537387466528171052013-11-12T08:24:00.000-05:002013-11-22T11:03:42.489-05:00Colder Times Call for Warmer Dinners<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hate fall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, I don't <i>hate</i> it. I just hate that idea that fall means that winter is coming. I know it's not as serious as it is in Game of Thrones, but it still sucks. I lost my love of winter when I stopped participating in any sort of winter sports. My goal for this year - ski at least once!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My new found love is my 6 qt <a href="http://www.kitchenstuffplus.com/13477-Crock-Pot-Cook-And-amp-Serve-Programmable-6Qt-Slow-Cooker.aspx">slow cooker</a>. When Matt and I first bought it last summer I started looking up recipes for delicious meals, but was disappointed to see that most of them weren't quite right for hot weather. I did find inspiration for the most amazing ribs in the world (recipe to come later) but overall, I gave up on slow cooking for the summer. Now that the weather has cooled down a great deal, I'm finally able to pull it out and try all sorts of recipes to warm us up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've made this two times and I've got to say - it's delicious. It's not the healthiest recipe because of the skin on the chicken, but it's all homemade which is saying something!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The Best Slow Cooker Chicken in the Whole Wide World</span></h2>
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Inspired by <a href="http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/whole-chicken-in-a-slow-cooker/">Thekitchn.com's recipe</a></i></h2>
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Rub:<br />
<span class="amount">2 tsp</span> <span class="name">paprika</span><br />
<span class="amount">1 tsp</span> <span class="name">cayenne pepper</span><br />
<span class="amount">1 tsp</span> <span class="name">onion powder</span><br />
<span class="amount">1 tsp</span> <span class="name">thyme</span><br />
<span class="amount">1/2 tsp</span> <span class="name">garlic powder</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The original recipe called for 4 tsp of salt - the most I've used is about 1 tsp. I forgot to add it to the rub last time so I just added a few twists of my salt grinder on to each side and it turned out perfectly.</span></b></i></div>
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1 whole chicken - small enough to fit in your slow cooker on top of veggies, but big enough to fill you!<br />
1 medium to large onion, chopped<br />
4 medium potatoes, quartered (or as many as can fit in the slow cooker)<br />
<span class="amount">3-4</span> <span class="name">carrots</span>, scrubbed, no need to peel, chopped in halves or thirds<br />
<span class="amount">4</span> <span class="name">celery</span> stalks, washed, cut in thirds<br />
2 <span class="name">garlic</span> cloves, peeled and minced/pressed<br />
<span class="amount">1</span> <span class="name">lemon</span> quartered<br />
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<li>Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl.</li>
<li>Arrange vegetables inside your slow cooker insert.<i> Some potatoes may need to be shifted when you add the chicken.</i></li>
<li>Prepare chicken (remove from packaging, wash and pat try with paper towel).</li>
<li>Rub garlic all over outside of the chicken and then place it inside. </li>
<li>Cover the chicken with the rub (inside and out).</li>
<li>Put the lemon chunks inside the chicken.</li>
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<li>Return insert to base, cover, and cook chicken on low for 8 hours (or less). Cook until the internal temperature of the leg is at 160 degrees F (or until it looks cooked, which it will!)</li>
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The original recipe now says to transfer the chicken to a glass baking dish and broil for 4-5 minutes to brown the chicken. I haven't done that since at this point I just want to eat!</div>
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If your chicken has cooked for the full 8 hours, you will barely need a knife to serve it. I use tongs to pick pieces directly from the slow cooker. </div>
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Serve the chicken, potatoes, and carrots (I leave the celery in the slow cooker) with a mixed green salad (recipe to come).</div>
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<b>Do not discard the bones or uneaten skin</b>. Return all pieces to slow cooker (refrigerate overnight is necessary), add water to the brim and slow cook for another 8 hours to make great low-sodium broth.</div>
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<br />Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3021753148811614161.post-55822247536978522042013-11-08T15:04:00.000-05:002013-11-12T15:55:26.817-05:00The best tomato recipe in the entire universe.<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">If I could pick one recipe to eat for the rest of my life, I think it would be this one. My dad is a huge fan of cooking on the barbecue and loves to try out new things from his various Weber cookbooks. This recipe is one of those! </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">You can tell a lot about what a person likes just by looking at their cookbooks. The best recipes are always the ones that are barely intact, spattered with food, and oil-stained. I just described the page that contains this recipe:</span></span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDescription" style="color: #5a5a5a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">from <em>Weber.com</em> by Jamie Purviance</span><span style="color: #5a5a5a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span><span class="recipe-times" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblPrepTime" style="color: #5a5a5a; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><strong>Prep time:</strong> 25 minutes</span><span class="recipe-times" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblPrepTime" style="color: #5a5a5a; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Marinade time: </b>2-4 hours</span><span class="recipe-times" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblGrillingTime" style="color: #5a5a5a; display: block; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><strong>Grilling time:</strong> 8-12 minutes</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steak, spinach, mushrooms, THE BEST TOMATOES & Corona :)<br /></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">4 large ripe (but not too ripe) tomatoes</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch slices (It will fall apart on the bbq regardless)</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and cut into flat pieces</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch slices</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">extra virgin olive oil</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">2/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 2/3 cup Fontina cheese (Optional - I've made it without for my momma)</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1 tablespoon finely chopped basil (I've used 1tsp of dried and it worked fine!)</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; outline: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;"><b><u>What to do with it:</u></b></span></span></h4>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">Cut a 1/2" slice off the top of each tomato and discard tops. With a small knife cut around the inside of the fleshy part of the tomato to within 1/2" of the skin, being careful not to cut through the bottom. With a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/2" of the flesh attached to the skin.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">Discard the juice and seeds to make room for the ratatouille. Lightly salt the inside of the tomatoes and turn them, cut side down, on a plate lined with paper towels while you prepare the ratatouille.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">Lightly brush the onion, zucchini and pepper with oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<i> I've forgotten the S&P and it was fine</i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;"> Grill over Direct Medium heat until tender, turning once, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/3 inch pieces. <i>I don't ever pay attention the size of them in the end. I basically dice it all so I can fit more in the tomatoes.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">Combine the vegetables in a medium bowl with the cheese, basil and vinegar.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">Spoon ratatouille into the tomatoes and grill over Indirect Medium heat until the cheese is melted and the vegetables are warm, 8 to 10 minutes. </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">They tell you to serve it immediately but I've definitely mistimed my meals and had them sit for a few moments. These are delicious reheated leftovers, but there will be liquid everywhere so reheat it in a bowl!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></span>Alyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07364572453691629279noreply@blogger.com0