tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13202926176441305042024-03-14T04:28:14.397-04:00Cook with SaraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.comBlogger1022125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-46043753993234029962024-03-04T01:00:00.001-05:002024-03-04T12:50:01.499-05:00Rigatoni Alfredo with Chicken and Kale<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V4hV9aDFSMZGStbktTsJMNLaY6wKOCoPKhvZ9CjnbJ_c9gM70CEeGw8zYWX5znV2DIhXnF-3WJDxhkTEIxRKg1E93EPMnDL6fEYKO5uK9WhlwH0tp0iiM97U0j3bdDSlCxsE_2wAnZvMPY7NSQW_aAgIcJqBX8TIisg_T0MrxK2rj0b4vpL6bQoA6oL0/s4032/20230226_190449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V4hV9aDFSMZGStbktTsJMNLaY6wKOCoPKhvZ9CjnbJ_c9gM70CEeGw8zYWX5znV2DIhXnF-3WJDxhkTEIxRKg1E93EPMnDL6fEYKO5uK9WhlwH0tp0iiM97U0j3bdDSlCxsE_2wAnZvMPY7NSQW_aAgIcJqBX8TIisg_T0MrxK2rj0b4vpL6bQoA6oL0/s320/20230226_190449.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We love pasta at our house, and I especially love it when it can be loaded with veggies. I also especially love it when it can be made in ONE POT. This is both.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoGpBPm3DOmFs8Vfa3VBLtM2GoSIISqCABCNRMFNoGkdUev73B_OEiwuhEAimhlMsogMgs-Jc3rucNG9rVq0x0gfiQrlU_QFwdUwwrYvywJTu2gGoJ3fvVA8Uu4mQyeZkfDOKNnjiLDQQHcQjFonHAywbFnzGDzazjr_08Nhxi4n48RTAbU2jZUst-6H7/s4032/20230226_190626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoGpBPm3DOmFs8Vfa3VBLtM2GoSIISqCABCNRMFNoGkdUev73B_OEiwuhEAimhlMsogMgs-Jc3rucNG9rVq0x0gfiQrlU_QFwdUwwrYvywJTu2gGoJ3fvVA8Uu4mQyeZkfDOKNnjiLDQQHcQjFonHAywbFnzGDzazjr_08Nhxi4n48RTAbU2jZUst-6H7/s320/20230226_190626.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>This also fits my weeknight trifecta: delicious, easy, fast. AND it's "fancy" enough to serve to company, too - just add a <a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2010/05/berry-mandarin-tossed-salad.html" target="_blank">green salad</a> and some sort of garlicky carb, and you've got a great dinner. (<a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2010/05/molten-chocolate-cakes.html" target="_blank">Chocolate lava cakes</a> for dessert, anyone?)</span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFuI0Pq3QQnNWhfVgPTJyNNVzGyitHwe-KbGwuz4-eIsjnBLo3bN8UPp_GbVT03Qp_MhXP4U58gOD2fpesTbWGwKW8YWFAKhzVdy2laKd3Uew-9OJnb_JrRcFe_tqYolmA7J3EePdTYVz95RxhKqD7Aje2CNR6uNG2mos3WyDnKyZSoo0EIxkIjdEdXGS/s4032/20230226_190438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFuI0Pq3QQnNWhfVgPTJyNNVzGyitHwe-KbGwuz4-eIsjnBLo3bN8UPp_GbVT03Qp_MhXP4U58gOD2fpesTbWGwKW8YWFAKhzVdy2laKd3Uew-9OJnb_JrRcFe_tqYolmA7J3EePdTYVz95RxhKqD7Aje2CNR6uNG2mos3WyDnKyZSoo0EIxkIjdEdXGS/s320/20230226_190438.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kale is a veg that is so good for you, but I have to admit it's not my favorite. So when it can get chopped up and then wilted in a dish like this, it's a lot easier to take.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9CVnmkRhHwZlTISH7iGFZS6MggvDdZWuyJF-esnISEEWe7r0UjoKUdq5O_QX3dT_TT4kNVUKsXDhYe_dptVSniu64Lpd9ZadRIwDCe276uKGEkmvL6GlGrT8EotH1lhljigUc3JZTPKayj_IweUuGY9QE5oj16q4sqva0o4e79wOW5stbmT1lWoG-Ae7/s4032/20230226_190650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9CVnmkRhHwZlTISH7iGFZS6MggvDdZWuyJF-esnISEEWe7r0UjoKUdq5O_QX3dT_TT4kNVUKsXDhYe_dptVSniu64Lpd9ZadRIwDCe276uKGEkmvL6GlGrT8EotH1lhljigUc3JZTPKayj_IweUuGY9QE5oj16q4sqva0o4e79wOW5stbmT1lWoG-Ae7/s320/20230226_190650.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Since I last made this, I've actually figured out that I can tolerate kale a lot better if I chop it super fine in my food processor - here I've just roughly chopped it by hand, which was ok because of the wilting factor. But that's a tip I gladly share with you for salads or other raw appearances of kale - mince it up in the chopper, and it's WAY better!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFs3lpvp-WJhwV3szD3F-7pwhqj8SgoKAk-ALEUQejvz5XRjXtnCF6pkzKOAtJkrO82tBA4Mnl_m6PDLVXckmCHj3KUfq4yRhw8Lp5-NY0nXarQ92Fqo3oh20WGk6WUraKlRBq8BoH9HkHYD4aZ24uP03MgZlN0ROaUFQXBfvIRrMe39UVlEuEVwHVSs1s/s4032/20230226_185528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFs3lpvp-WJhwV3szD3F-7pwhqj8SgoKAk-ALEUQejvz5XRjXtnCF6pkzKOAtJkrO82tBA4Mnl_m6PDLVXckmCHj3KUfq4yRhw8Lp5-NY0nXarQ92Fqo3oh20WGk6WUraKlRBq8BoH9HkHYD4aZ24uP03MgZlN0ROaUFQXBfvIRrMe39UVlEuEVwHVSs1s/s320/20230226_185528.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However you choose to deal with the kale, this is a delicious dish that won hearty approval from everyone around the table - young adults PLUS their friends. So that's a major win in my book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXTDe_WtWZQ1LzO-FZl1av0BlMF5lhvTAjn_dFjKvnsxeggiPhbVETZgE5iylaAJU0wJHYlTH2zGVohUSHPHrN1350sf0eR58qAaiO5fMWBrFHQ3je7QVdpb8C-4OEVjJh-_GQudqWw8obiRBw6qRzUc6O8ePSn-uZNq0ukv17pGkdcLRVciNte6TMHTn/s4032/20230226_190431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXTDe_WtWZQ1LzO-FZl1av0BlMF5lhvTAjn_dFjKvnsxeggiPhbVETZgE5iylaAJU0wJHYlTH2zGVohUSHPHrN1350sf0eR58qAaiO5fMWBrFHQ3je7QVdpb8C-4OEVjJh-_GQudqWw8obiRBw6qRzUc6O8ePSn-uZNq0ukv17pGkdcLRVciNte6TMHTn/s320/20230226_190431.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><br /></b></span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b><br /></b></span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b>Rigatoni Alfredo with Chicken and Kale</b></span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tbsp</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">olive oil</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><input aria-label=" 3 chicken breasts - chopped into bite-size chunks" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-1" style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #515555; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.625; margin: 0px !important; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; width: 16px !important;" type="checkbox" /></span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" for="wprm-checkbox-1" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline !important; left: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal !important; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> small <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), diced</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="2" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><input aria-label=" pinch salt and pepper" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-2" style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #515555; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.625; margin: 0px !important; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; width: 16px !important;" type="checkbox" /></span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="3" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><input aria-label=" 1 small onion - peeled and chopped" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-3" style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #515555; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.625; margin: 0px !important; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; width: 16px !important;" type="checkbox" /></span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="3" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" for="wprm-checkbox-3" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline !important; left: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; 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box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><input aria-label=" 3 cloves garlic - peeled and crushed" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-4" style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-radius: 0px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #515555; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.625; margin: 0px !important; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; width: 16px !important;" type="checkbox" /></span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" for="wprm-checkbox-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline !important; left: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal !important; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cloves</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">garlic, crushed</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">8 ounces rigatoni</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2/3 cup chicken broth</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 cups whole milk</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup heavy cream</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3-4 ounces kale, chopped</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup shredded Parmesan</span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes, turning after the first 2 or 4, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.</span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Add the chopped onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until they turn translucent; then add the garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add in the pasta, milk, and broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 10 minutes at a light simmer. </span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When the pasta is al dente, stir in the cream and the Parmesan, leaving a little cheese for garnish. Add the kale, stir, and cover again and let the kale wilt for 2-3 minutes. Add in the chicken and stir to distribute it through the dish, letting the chicken warm back up. </span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Sprinkle with pepper, parsley and Parmesan before serving. Serves 6.</span></li></ul><p></p><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="5" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="5" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="5" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="5" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 32px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><br /></span></li></ul></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-31416171482348109342024-02-22T01:00:00.082-05:002024-02-22T09:27:38.629-05:00Banana Layer Cake<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRJSrXgn4ObZ2pGWWj7qa1NsCsjF_0-Ysy8RKUizSME1aNVdNjG20zE181klzSnEvTs3vDv_Asd9n-Gc7bcCuDLU6Nm27np-ATF0x72PXxz6mrAjQdaQ30FNEd42F6u87DI3lVLhQEQtE55PUJ5yqPG2RkurLDCN_wKv0Ep63C2-K1lcnRgf9teKGm7tE/s4032/20240127_191836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRJSrXgn4ObZ2pGWWj7qa1NsCsjF_0-Ysy8RKUizSME1aNVdNjG20zE181klzSnEvTs3vDv_Asd9n-Gc7bcCuDLU6Nm27np-ATF0x72PXxz6mrAjQdaQ30FNEd42F6u87DI3lVLhQEQtE55PUJ5yqPG2RkurLDCN_wKv0Ep63C2-K1lcnRgf9teKGm7tE/s320/20240127_191836.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">My husband chose this cake for his birthday this year, and since he normally says "whatever you want" when I ask what HE wants for his birthday dessert, I figured I better make exactly what he picked out! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywyVJynn9aDmXHWTC1cKPtQDu6DVnLed-8PxLthugRIIqHfM6riOI8kq11JTW-bTOT13Bk_tN55lpVMeqIlTvmoCBbckNUtyjn8m5xALepik6v1ujypD5uNiXPQE7VM9XfswqMDe9yrwtvnfjHF1swSZ6jCJVaPP81Dy7-RcE8tjq-ZvoIDxFC1NPtW1x/s4032/20240127_192700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywyVJynn9aDmXHWTC1cKPtQDu6DVnLed-8PxLthugRIIqHfM6riOI8kq11JTW-bTOT13Bk_tN55lpVMeqIlTvmoCBbckNUtyjn8m5xALepik6v1ujypD5uNiXPQE7VM9XfswqMDe9yrwtvnfjHF1swSZ6jCJVaPP81Dy7-RcE8tjq-ZvoIDxFC1NPtW1x/s320/20240127_192700.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">And I'm glad he did. This is banana bread on steroids - a delicious layer cake with cream cheese frosting. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmQDMad1XQMmqDbvP1eGxdowapw73jkQnzApwKKE07s7hFLdJunJNzrdE46jaFjK35boKNRoHmrMReJ2EMdx_yoqzPrdmCikAK80ihyDJGma413yCQ7zbkxRdw2uY5wXtxDLmWysiLprv88jkRjJu6oOX844jENg2zwWvrnX3g3HJq8j2gYZzv_d34RTP/s4032/20240127_192837.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmQDMad1XQMmqDbvP1eGxdowapw73jkQnzApwKKE07s7hFLdJunJNzrdE46jaFjK35boKNRoHmrMReJ2EMdx_yoqzPrdmCikAK80ihyDJGma413yCQ7zbkxRdw2uY5wXtxDLmWysiLprv88jkRjJu6oOX844jENg2zwWvrnX3g3HJq8j2gYZzv_d34RTP/s320/20240127_192837.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This is a nice change of pace from heavy chocolate cakes or the like - but is still completely substantial. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9dWdm5OSnXGBkyfGRHpfuTlg0sCPYVERzR4X28_WGUK0Z6Gdyuy6PkfHg6nTnT8FNdxiV_c-tQ5UujMXew8HO3AYb8-9FWvn-4TGnS_EPy5FvwJXwfiQkVhdOaKjPWI26UMqN_j9vZr0_qiL0eWjPczu3BmOMct1EShJgLRKGKNj-bq7z1A_QuhooZh1/s4032/20240127_192823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9dWdm5OSnXGBkyfGRHpfuTlg0sCPYVERzR4X28_WGUK0Z6Gdyuy6PkfHg6nTnT8FNdxiV_c-tQ5UujMXew8HO3AYb8-9FWvn-4TGnS_EPy5FvwJXwfiQkVhdOaKjPWI26UMqN_j9vZr0_qiL0eWjPczu3BmOMct1EShJgLRKGKNj-bq7z1A_QuhooZh1/s320/20240127_192823.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The cream cheese frosting adds a delicious richness to the cake - when I make this again, I might be tempted to double the frosting! If you need an easy, delicious cake for the weekend, or for any celebration, and you love banana bread - this is the winner!<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdogmgwHfoJSOyRRigbMupUIHDpKRWdMbl1CJNxt3nVN5PyHmjow2T8wD0I-19dbMETGh2FgYHJy-8JnxXU-sn8sp_kfExehpqQHH-_gzv59JghoJ1_OWtuIeAE_wgBc5TsH3VekmdW2XLb58mhc37MbzYX3k5oNfkLZ5NSOT-kNGAG63CCcwTDhjdpp4i/s4032/20240127_191848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdogmgwHfoJSOyRRigbMupUIHDpKRWdMbl1CJNxt3nVN5PyHmjow2T8wD0I-19dbMETGh2FgYHJy-8JnxXU-sn8sp_kfExehpqQHH-_gzv59JghoJ1_OWtuIeAE_wgBc5TsH3VekmdW2XLb58mhc37MbzYX3k5oNfkLZ5NSOT-kNGAG63CCcwTDhjdpp4i/s320/20240127_191848.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span face=""Source Sans 3", BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-sans" style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0.44px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cake:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup butter, softened</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 eggs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 cup buttermilk</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. banana extract, optional</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 cups flour</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">2 tsp. baking powder</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">3 medium ripe bananas, mashed</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Frosting:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">8 ounces cream cheese, softened</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">½ cup butter, softened</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 tsp. milk or cream</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. banana extract (use vanilla if you don't have banana)<br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1½ cup powdered sugar</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">For the cake, in a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until smooth and creamy. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Add buttermilk and vanilla, and banana extract (if you have it). Mix until combined. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until combined.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add the dry mixture gradually, beating until combined. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Fold in mashed bananas.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Pour into greased 8 or 9 inch round cake pans and bake at 350 on center rack of oven for 30-40 minutes or </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Time will vary based on your pan size.) </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Remove to wire rack to cool, then remove from pan.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">For the frosting, mix together the cream cheese, butter, milk and extract until light and fluffy. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Slowly add powdered sugar, a little at a time, mixing until smooth and creamy.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Generously frost bottom layer of cake, stopping at the edge. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Place top layer on frosted bottom layer, then frost top layer generously, then frost the sides. (If you prefer, you can leave the sides "plain" and just frost the middle and top. Up to you!) </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.44px;">Chill until frosting is firmed up before slicing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.</span></span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-8310273400316693482024-02-06T01:00:00.000-05:002024-02-06T13:03:45.617-05:00Banh Mi Turkey Burgers<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0q5iBm_cyETMhSzSPrbMZzjLaQ8svoQKhXfZyOdx8j7QHBKL1bSz2p8E58tUzf0e6CgnXipeNoR2CoGmtfU3-7pcPWZQzG3fpND3LjvF1CXDyAALw6Iws764kO0xTuYO2cpEcfrPXOmB07iE1pLScqLQcNrkIyTmglyvoNQWAX8JIZOPSOkHz7mbU5ijE/s4032/20240129_183455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0q5iBm_cyETMhSzSPrbMZzjLaQ8svoQKhXfZyOdx8j7QHBKL1bSz2p8E58tUzf0e6CgnXipeNoR2CoGmtfU3-7pcPWZQzG3fpND3LjvF1CXDyAALw6Iws764kO0xTuYO2cpEcfrPXOmB07iE1pLScqLQcNrkIyTmglyvoNQWAX8JIZOPSOkHz7mbU5ijE/s320/20240129_183455.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you need to shake up your dinner routine a bit? Are you in a menu rotation rut? Do you love trying new flavors and experimenting with "fusion"? Then this recipe is for you!! This got two thumbs up from everyone at our dinner table, and the leftovers were great, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4aYQ-ef5MzZzqk2_yjTDDSRUJxVRldntUYzXqDfHDWiBdzlqpX-H8LigR5XBFFXc9wtsgjzFCKjGCG6KlNyJ2uQS8QMlcRruiiYT_0xIBaD7g2SdVWswZ6bitbd5PW_HCixTAingchINr1tCuHjzQ3ULgV1S-U7abWJTEsA3Z2MmzJiaCitZq6UDGU3L/s4032/20240129_183834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4aYQ-ef5MzZzqk2_yjTDDSRUJxVRldntUYzXqDfHDWiBdzlqpX-H8LigR5XBFFXc9wtsgjzFCKjGCG6KlNyJ2uQS8QMlcRruiiYT_0xIBaD7g2SdVWswZ6bitbd5PW_HCixTAingchINr1tCuHjzQ3ULgV1S-U7abWJTEsA3Z2MmzJiaCitZq6UDGU3L/s320/20240129_183834.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This recipe does require a little planning ahead, because the vegetables need time to pickle. You can get those ready the night before, the morning of, or even a day before. After that, this comes together really quickly - whip up the burgers, mix up a spicy sauce (only 2 ingredients!) and quickly toast the buns, and you are ready to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIf7PmK3gloyW2lEDnwtJxZGxRoXZaBxjIA-7WVSdCImulYb08oui9I6Nrp2w1Z9v96CMLVBBs2M3eZsq9zN1O9jk-PTJ_mMHPYMY7EH9eQonB8Bl1yLGe4Jl5OEUyezo6Dzp5tnYqvd426eov4_dFGc3vfq48h2C2naXcUFUUPb9f7Wco-Lzp3CL38tZ/s4032/20240129_183518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIf7PmK3gloyW2lEDnwtJxZGxRoXZaBxjIA-7WVSdCImulYb08oui9I6Nrp2w1Z9v96CMLVBBs2M3eZsq9zN1O9jk-PTJ_mMHPYMY7EH9eQonB8Bl1yLGe4Jl5OEUyezo6Dzp5tnYqvd426eov4_dFGc3vfq48h2C2naXcUFUUPb9f7Wco-Lzp3CL38tZ/s320/20240129_183518.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My family loves traditional banh mi (made with pork) but we really enjoyed this turkey burger version. It's a great way to get lots of veggies ON your burger, and a wonderful combination of flavors. Fusion away, baby!<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Banh Mi Turkey Burgers</b></span></p><ul class="ingredient-lists css-xm7ys2 eno1xhi2" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0rem;"><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">carrot, sliced into matchsticks</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">cucumber, sliced into matchsticks</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">jalapeño, thinly sliced</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup </span><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">rice vinegar</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">water</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">1 Tbsp. salt</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> T<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">bsp.</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">plus 1 tsp. sugar (divided)</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">c.</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">mayonnaise</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tbsp.</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">sriracha, divided</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">lb.</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">ground turkey</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> T<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">bsp.</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">fish sauce</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">cloves garlic, finely chopped</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">green onions, thinly sliced</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">tsp.</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">cornstarch</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">2</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Tbsp.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil</p></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">6</span> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;">brioche hamburger buns</p></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Fresh cilantro leaves </span></p></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, carrot, jalapeño slices and salt. Add vinegar, water, and 1 Tbsp. sugar. Mix until combined and chill for at least 6 hours to meld the flavors and perfectly pickle the vegetables. (You can also do this a day or two ahead of time.) </span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For the spicy mayo, mix together mayonnaise and 1 Tbsp. Sriracha, adding more hot sauce if desired. </span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For the burgers, in a medium bowl combine the turkey, remaining 1 tablespoon of Sriracha, cornstarch, fish sauce, remaining 1 tsp. sugar, garlic and green onions. Mix with your hands just until all combined, and be careful not to overmix. Season meat with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into six equal patties. Heat sesame oil (or vegetable oil) in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. As the burgers begin to brown, add about 1/2 cup water to the pan and cover. Cook for a few minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. </span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li><li class="css-o3ro8j eno1xhi1" style="border-bottom: 0px solid transparent; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">To serve, top each brioche bun with a burger patty, a generous slathering of spicy mayo and a scoopful of pickled vegetables. Garnish with cilantro leaves. (I like to lightly toast the buns first - just on a dry skillet over medium low heat - do watch them carefully so they don't burn.)</span></li></ul>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-750519699233472242024-01-26T01:00:00.036-05:002024-01-26T14:31:12.527-05:00Meatball and Butternut Squash Orzo<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq97xRz0clKozyZlS_WdKqqufUFGBOOd_F0LU6s5lElIFUS3laTzTMhCx4OYL_d7iwb4hR3ubR9qbVrvifGsF71vtMHzOUpivu1dk7nM55CJpeoFfTMw_gUtppn-X6wGBDRyrpPwZgcGXCDfTXOdDoLfxvUtiTEGGpZFRVj3-ALqpzXN6x1e9OFY3UhiiS/s4032/20231021_165931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq97xRz0clKozyZlS_WdKqqufUFGBOOd_F0LU6s5lElIFUS3laTzTMhCx4OYL_d7iwb4hR3ubR9qbVrvifGsF71vtMHzOUpivu1dk7nM55CJpeoFfTMw_gUtppn-X6wGBDRyrpPwZgcGXCDfTXOdDoLfxvUtiTEGGpZFRVj3-ALqpzXN6x1e9OFY3UhiiS/s320/20231021_165931.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">About this time of year, I start to get really uninspired with menu planning and cooking. It's the end of January, but I feel like I've had enough comfort food, but we're nowhere near ready for spring yet. So a dish like this comes in handy. Hearty enough for the winter but not so heavy that you feel like you can't move. Chock full of protein AND colorful vegetables, with a creamy pasta base -- there's something here for everyone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGI9DTKMvOilCKgoJ4oScMlN16wuAFho4MAcvLioonmoWByF27GB5-8QBXw2CmvSSQ47lJLOleiPvwq1cuU764vEU13g1mfDsKWnTp7l3juIBW-kAkQ6fNstCkkxsTOvcwCGgjDJwKHfPNm1Z5X1VXTkZIzi5hmzQqRhWwq6MX1f3op8vVM877QZiWTOVN/s4032/20231021_165352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGI9DTKMvOilCKgoJ4oScMlN16wuAFho4MAcvLioonmoWByF27GB5-8QBXw2CmvSSQ47lJLOleiPvwq1cuU764vEU13g1mfDsKWnTp7l3juIBW-kAkQ6fNstCkkxsTOvcwCGgjDJwKHfPNm1Z5X1VXTkZIzi5hmzQqRhWwq6MX1f3op8vVM877QZiWTOVN/s320/20231021_165352.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This recipe comes together pretty quickly, too, making it great for a weeknight. While you roast the squash and bake the meatballs (same time!), you assemble the rest of the dish. You can absolutely make your own meatballs for this, but I pick up a pound of fresh ones already made, then I re-roll them to make 24 instead of 12. They bake more quickly when they're a little smaller, too. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfqoHmfjyDeqTJ3p7oCai57KYZ78EJ5v7wQw49O21YExFnojBllBZpEp8309IQtNzIY_pWbdJ_LVJgprAExicdFyLH1K0MSMkU9dT0-coaonozbSPb5Ua3qAmZXv92D3EgeSSzoP8xz_co4yJWxT_ieIvpwigAk3VkYckZYDoAm1yvkTj6XKGjin73ZuH/s4032/20231021_165404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfqoHmfjyDeqTJ3p7oCai57KYZ78EJ5v7wQw49O21YExFnojBllBZpEp8309IQtNzIY_pWbdJ_LVJgprAExicdFyLH1K0MSMkU9dT0-coaonozbSPb5Ua3qAmZXv92D3EgeSSzoP8xz_co4yJWxT_ieIvpwigAk3VkYckZYDoAm1yvkTj6XKGjin73ZuH/s320/20231021_165404.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cook the orzo, add spinach and a bit of half and half for creaminess,</span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06USEJuy6pbp1sqqi_QMS50TxQP3N9uG3keJTekazIei5QxmEThJ3YDiNo9ERUhqdzF6NIRXayc2yvMJ7uLqonL88RaWcn9oPDYYNAZAnqUSvHg3h32tszQphY0K0bgVzIAbPvjDevzcXWq3j0zne3oGOHuYeHleWtI5OwM29y35ppA_Ugw1edMrRiIBF/s4032/20231021_165535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06USEJuy6pbp1sqqi_QMS50TxQP3N9uG3keJTekazIei5QxmEThJ3YDiNo9ERUhqdzF6NIRXayc2yvMJ7uLqonL88RaWcn9oPDYYNAZAnqUSvHg3h32tszQphY0K0bgVzIAbPvjDevzcXWq3j0zne3oGOHuYeHleWtI5OwM29y35ppA_Ugw1edMrRiIBF/s320/20231021_165535.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> then add back in the squash and the meatballs. Voila! Dinner is done. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZisAsxzFIB9WIoGdsI7jrs9URhUF_2TZT-BtIxpXAarSYt3X5TnSFSbvRpm_1b1qlp8h1PwyC7oykw6UihmLfb35ifDW34OVKwt1088q57vXYMpVXp9zR3zc69YLiZN5Sz5Ur-Vr26z0QiDiNlRJTxQy98TMkTLXd1Yk8irbCeVHD5yQSmqz0P-ISUCBg/s4032/20231021_165849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZisAsxzFIB9WIoGdsI7jrs9URhUF_2TZT-BtIxpXAarSYt3X5TnSFSbvRpm_1b1qlp8h1PwyC7oykw6UihmLfb35ifDW34OVKwt1088q57vXYMpVXp9zR3zc69YLiZN5Sz5Ur-Vr26z0QiDiNlRJTxQy98TMkTLXd1Yk8irbCeVHD5yQSmqz0P-ISUCBg/s320/20231021_165849.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here's a close up of all that goodness! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFFVdXooy89q6EVpjrAMz11ZGxx7RVhz0LxcxdoZifNsTAzsTCvPDwcnJ2ASDdsasIKI8cwg0QGS8ToWMIMNK2NFvUKmE3EIEj6jLq_YuzLvT2NN7n6yqd6lcl0y8WrRsqS_4KS6V2BqDLaqRiqwC2xu3Q5fWVBDlmS6fosb0VzmGx1LYtLBnn8QSqlB5/s4032/20231021_165926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFFVdXooy89q6EVpjrAMz11ZGxx7RVhz0LxcxdoZifNsTAzsTCvPDwcnJ2ASDdsasIKI8cwg0QGS8ToWMIMNK2NFvUKmE3EIEj6jLq_YuzLvT2NN7n6yqd6lcl0y8WrRsqS_4KS6V2BqDLaqRiqwC2xu3Q5fWVBDlmS6fosb0VzmGx1LYtLBnn8QSqlB5/s320/20231021_165926.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Meatball and Butternut Squash Orzo</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">16 oz. pork/beef/chicken meatballs<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">12</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">oz.</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">butternut squash,</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> peeled, seeded, and cubed<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Tbsp. olive oil, divided<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> tsp. thyme<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">cup</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">orzo<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">cloves garlic, minced<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">cups chicken broth<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">5</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">oz</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> fresh spinach<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">1/2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">cup half and half</span></span></div><p><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you are using unbaked meatballs, bake them at the same time as the squash. (I get the 12-pack of fresh meatballs at Aldi, and re-roll them to make 24 meatballs.)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and thyme. </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Spread the squash on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in one layer, without overcrowding. </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Roast at 400 F on the middle rack for 20 or 30 minutes. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Combine orzo, minced garlic, and remaining Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the orzo over medium heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes until browned. </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 or 10 minutes, </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">stirring</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"> occasionally, until the orzo is cooked through.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Reduce heat to low, add spinach, and stir it in until it wilts. </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Add half-and-half, then stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Add roasted butternut squash and baked meatballs to the cooked orzo. Serves 6.</span></span></p>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-3366097943036865452023-12-28T01:00:00.001-05:002023-12-28T13:16:05.438-05:00Best Recipes of 2023<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> <br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8l31fcrx9DYWR9fom0V94bhsTB_FRHqkdpaDFGpn9abNmnM4WnuZEmpO-hT_Fe7zkcktW_kjplb0g0rBEK58o-G5-9yrL2q-Tjhb_8Sbw37DEOqQ1lomdBo6H7IEv90UK8WL7eQNH3W4vJzqRErGFj8n_S-F8CM_UBPZZsmx6AX7UMP_wcZEZbnmJxTR/s320/Web_Photo_Editor.jpg" width="320" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The New Year is upon us, but before we turn the calendar, and before sharing new recipes, I want to remind us of the best recipes this past year from this blog.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the "best recipes" feature I always choose the recipes that have made it into regular rotation in our house -- that is a sure sign that they are the "best" and not just "very good," - which is the standard by which they make the blog in the first place!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The recipes below are ones I have now made over and over again. If you haven't tried them yet, make a New Year's resolution to try a few new recipes this year! I hope they'll be as popular at your house as they are at mine.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/03/sourdough-banana-bread.html" target="_blank">Sourdough Banana Bread</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-N6wAYawHFthsUBVw3b10vYnlCWZY65LnCFSGdzPVueIP6oeqF9kRk9syGw3x_lKXr-VoS6DVeOEEdOmZvUaHJlLtznkmbjKwNjdetB_I8U7iVxp4-960sRSEAG0gFyMx_zggwGt5cQefnH5VfMhady9wmfvNBNuyQNTPD6EtSFTaWxbuadMY5Xa-hrm/s320/20221015_100308.jpg" width="320" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was on cloud 9 when I realized I didn't have to use my sourdough starter (and its discard) for bread baking every weekend. I love sourdough bread, but it is a COMMITMENT. And I don't always have the time/energy/dedication for making traditional sourdough. But there are a lot of other things you can do with discard, including this amazing banana bread. I will never go back to making regular banana bread again. The 1/2 cup of sourdough starter (you can use freshly fed or discard!) really makes a difference. This is the best banana bread you'll ever eat. If you don't have a sourdough starter, figure out how to get one - just so you can make this banana bread!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/05/ginger-peanut-chicken.html" target="_blank">Ginger Peanut Chicken</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6uFKx6upOuLnnrWEoVJh2Ly2F32AEyFxmUwUvVSwJyL_pVlW6Nt6K2Hly34rNAZ2utg0D91eNqhug99lw5noKSuWEls-v7DQuF8gkdlevOd9QN9X67Z0T6LdXF2H0XFkyuA634_GnDh_f4th3Nk0dJhueyLpwICqDdlvpwY-jJd0St86eC9nrPodAGF9/s320/20221127_183529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6uFKx6upOuLnnrWEoVJh2Ly2F32AEyFxmUwUvVSwJyL_pVlW6Nt6K2Hly34rNAZ2utg0D91eNqhug99lw5noKSuWEls-v7DQuF8gkdlevOd9QN9X67Z0T6LdXF2H0XFkyuA634_GnDh_f4th3Nk0dJhueyLpwICqDdlvpwY-jJd0St86eC9nrPodAGF9/s1600/20221127_183529.jpg" width="320" /></span><br /></a><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">This is, hands down, my favorite recipe of the year. It comes to us from <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/" target="_blank">Pinch of Yum</a>, and from the first time I tried it, was an instant and huge success at our house. I now make it about every three weeks! So it is definitely a standard. I make it for family dinners, when we have company, to take as a meal to someone with a new baby, you name it, this dish works! It's not saucy like other stir fries, but you won't miss the sauce - the flavors are so fresh and light and just so darn delicious. If you don't make any other recipe this year, make this one!</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/05/coconut-curry-salmon.html">Curry Coconut Salmon</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bzqqWM3f3WrJQIbb5XzkiZp3d6s8EwEYX1ovnBrtkrQGxUYqP9cJrZfJeDvKhIsIKPd3nDvKrQjTeVwf1bnSNSgpui12LGaME_rhoraaKEngmsBrcsRchXdeynjQswIVqK-mmWk16marm3bGEX5guJP_g59X23DIdc4Rh8Yty8NVYWflp_YQH6guiNXQ/s320/20230321_190251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bzqqWM3f3WrJQIbb5XzkiZp3d6s8EwEYX1ovnBrtkrQGxUYqP9cJrZfJeDvKhIsIKPd3nDvKrQjTeVwf1bnSNSgpui12LGaME_rhoraaKEngmsBrcsRchXdeynjQswIVqK-mmWk16marm3bGEX5guJP_g59X23DIdc4Rh8Yty8NVYWflp_YQH6guiNXQ/s1600/20230321_190251.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Now that I've named Ginger Peanut Chicken as my favorite recipe of the year, I don't suppose I can name another one? This one is also very good - a flavorful rub is added to the salmon, and it gets a quick bake in the oven while you make a delightful sauce from red curry and coconut milk. Heaps of spinach finish off the dish. I usually find this makes enough sauce that I can get a second meal by adding shrimp to the sauce. Two in one! Score!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/10/creamy-sausage-and-peppers-pasta.html" target="_blank">Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-21CR2CBLeH4tZaTB1rSB5OUoP-K9_QuGNr3ti7fp7hEZ2AMihvwoANRZ8Ja2GTH6RFDwEsaKU8kfxvxuXuZdr2hycJKfYXzi4b7KWzuKBVoVdjPUYwhkQ2nOnLShAVTdoQXZr0yz6gbvrEU4ZdOHZHzMPzT0OpWlvrlpDjNkFpRwxZTr8vZ8GZtnwOD9/s320/20230723_170247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-21CR2CBLeH4tZaTB1rSB5OUoP-K9_QuGNr3ti7fp7hEZ2AMihvwoANRZ8Ja2GTH6RFDwEsaKU8kfxvxuXuZdr2hycJKfYXzi4b7KWzuKBVoVdjPUYwhkQ2nOnLShAVTdoQXZr0yz6gbvrEU4ZdOHZHzMPzT0OpWlvrlpDjNkFpRwxZTr8vZ8GZtnwOD9/s1600/20230723_170247.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I initially made this for a birthday meal at our house (that's gutsy - trying a new recipe for a birthday!) and it turned out to be a family favorite that was requested for subsequent birthdays! Phew! Italian sausage and peppers swim in a creamy sauce with bucatini to swirl it all up. This is the kind of pasta that dreams are made of.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/08/roasted-potato-salad-with-dijon.html" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;" target="_blank">Roasted Potato "Salad" with Dijon Vinaigrette</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04IqopND0QuNTNNpG2qkTIR28QfckYnLCsL6spHacY3ZjwcHAE4cmjP_J25RGVChPbfk74E_aSDIrE0UF3V5wEgRZl-zI-EEEyKtkUZNbJNJH8mn6Zew24gx7Dd0RYmltbUTNlRQOM69_1RyXghbDtEVzR0WCoKIdBYR3jPbKdtTIqcOWuhGwxyzFnDV6/s4032/20230722_190416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh04IqopND0QuNTNNpG2qkTIR28QfckYnLCsL6spHacY3ZjwcHAE4cmjP_J25RGVChPbfk74E_aSDIrE0UF3V5wEgRZl-zI-EEEyKtkUZNbJNJH8mn6Zew24gx7Dd0RYmltbUTNlRQOM69_1RyXghbDtEVzR0WCoKIdBYR3jPbKdtTIqcOWuhGwxyzFnDV6/s320/20230722_190416.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This made an appearance at several picnics this year and would be just as good in the winter as a side dish to beef or pork. Roasted potatoes with chives, cheese, bacon, and a yummy mustard-y dressing makes any dinner (or picnic) better!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/07/mexican-street-corn-pasta-salad.html" target="_blank">Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2Tr-KsisdyZ7L66HHJEsDz4ThH2h4Yh0ONzm-Mf_QQ0v_gaX0lHPYXIZMkLejdpEW5PlbpaosUh7ELsH3d_1lKEK56PpFHqChHGimY4pKD4K1VJtm4QqexG99pBuZYQG2CHBIIPWumAol7kv8mDM0HHzAqNYbY5-RnhP6OC4WTYrZ_-FVKFso854icpD/s320/20230716_124703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2Tr-KsisdyZ7L66HHJEsDz4ThH2h4Yh0ONzm-Mf_QQ0v_gaX0lHPYXIZMkLejdpEW5PlbpaosUh7ELsH3d_1lKEK56PpFHqChHGimY4pKD4K1VJtm4QqexG99pBuZYQG2CHBIIPWumAol7kv8mDM0HHzAqNYbY5-RnhP6OC4WTYrZ_-FVKFso854icpD/s1600/20230716_124703.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This salad is not photogenic at all, but it is life-altering delicious. It got rave reviews from my teenage nephews, who said it tasted just like Chipotle. If you know anything about teenage boys, you know that's a high compliment! Pasta, corn, bacon, avocados, queso fresco, and more -- the sum is definitely greater than the parts on this one. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/05/custard-filled-cookie-cups.html" target="_blank">Custard Filled Cookie Cups</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAi7S3jm9o2JNO-HZf3VcVmuaRRIVB1XXFxriVa6EvydOyR-2Y7LvjrnmpSh_PvMpx7YmQHayiN2oH0zluMHhDUtFIQY9ZxwI_dlGFFQPQd82sIa_kCaVuTwlq93srmsxjWrIWbEFN8P8KBcPgBT3Uk7id5bfebxIL454DJ3u2fOZVqK_r5ym1I5Oc3P8/s320/20230520_191005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAi7S3jm9o2JNO-HZf3VcVmuaRRIVB1XXFxriVa6EvydOyR-2Y7LvjrnmpSh_PvMpx7YmQHayiN2oH0zluMHhDUtFIQY9ZxwI_dlGFFQPQd82sIa_kCaVuTwlq93srmsxjWrIWbEFN8P8KBcPgBT3Uk7id5bfebxIL454DJ3u2fOZVqK_r5ym1I5Oc3P8/s1600/20230520_191005.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">These little beauties are the perfect dessert - a little cookie, a little custard, a little fruit - and perfectly sized to enjoy after dinner. (I don't know about you but I can't fathom eating those giant restaurant-sized chocolate cake pieces after dinner!) This is just the right amount of dessert, and so fresh and light. You make the custard from scratch, but it is easy peasy. These would be especially perfect for Easter or Mother's Day. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-13102144016624636732023-12-20T19:28:00.000-05:002023-12-20T19:28:23.418-05:00Ricciarelli (Italian Almond Cookies) <div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeLJq5097wDE2YAaQP56MJOtaw_8c3l0tt7pQs_zRPjbAal2EqAxunQefwDZsZpvK4UT30Eutyb4Mq76nR6dlbnmkGaQdKOhcwXPm1-AL-_FFxiDdn8InQexZeAJAd8fzSMxYRG1sb0PutKevpqRnzmcFieMwA1Mk-ppXQ2O66rgfgl5m-sA4JSpr8OOF/s4032/20221210_141449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeLJq5097wDE2YAaQP56MJOtaw_8c3l0tt7pQs_zRPjbAal2EqAxunQefwDZsZpvK4UT30Eutyb4Mq76nR6dlbnmkGaQdKOhcwXPm1-AL-_FFxiDdn8InQexZeAJAd8fzSMxYRG1sb0PutKevpqRnzmcFieMwA1Mk-ppXQ2O66rgfgl5m-sA4JSpr8OOF/s320/20221210_141449.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I rarely make the same cookies two years in a row, but for these little delights, I made an exception. We enjoyed these so much last year that they made the list this year again. And these cookies are gluten AND dairy free, and can be made vegan by using aquafaba instead of an egg. (Aquafaba is the liquid in the chickpea can, and it "acts" like an egg!) So they're perfect if you have relatives or friends with special dietary needs. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzwzUTbgOFwyni2DBQ9-flau1M5AWGeJlTK11bwDEGUOqCX0i6y_uhL0WnnqI1uqdzs1doLZJ1k2M2EdI-R-QkC4KOJQ6x4Sab-d8eqfMVm8o2IbxJVNR-PiJVrwTA6JysNwhUWFcVpBq6iBh2XxLMIR_wSekd9rD_xLWwIRWB5ArCnLY0EAcZBHZigwH/s4032/20221210_141436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzwzUTbgOFwyni2DBQ9-flau1M5AWGeJlTK11bwDEGUOqCX0i6y_uhL0WnnqI1uqdzs1doLZJ1k2M2EdI-R-QkC4KOJQ6x4Sab-d8eqfMVm8o2IbxJVNR-PiJVrwTA6JysNwhUWFcVpBq6iBh2XxLMIR_wSekd9rD_xLWwIRWB5ArCnLY0EAcZBHZigwH/s320/20221210_141436.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I know some of you read gluten and dairy free and think - oh taste free, too! NOT AT ALL. These are really good, especially if you love almonds. They have a triple whammy - almond flour, almond extract, and sliced almonds. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPvad7sMT-CwtrFBLyKdthm1psGw73ZUQWk463kTeoNTSpPO29COhqQPti4p7QFu7Uof7yQcV-kNtbEgUfjnR7lRfLJG-3raJKCG3c5u2jaFjRoCjHhyphenhyphenabLlEM2RK7Yb9GiQzi0BXim4Y5sqEsVJkHsXCfYhSenayhliJQwP4o9l4obveLc-h3R_B_EMR/s4032/20221210_094403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPvad7sMT-CwtrFBLyKdthm1psGw73ZUQWk463kTeoNTSpPO29COhqQPti4p7QFu7Uof7yQcV-kNtbEgUfjnR7lRfLJG-3raJKCG3c5u2jaFjRoCjHhyphenhyphenabLlEM2RK7Yb9GiQzi0BXim4Y5sqEsVJkHsXCfYhSenayhliJQwP4o9l4obveLc-h3R_B_EMR/s320/20221210_094403.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I also love that these are two-bite cookies. I like smaller cookies because that means you can try more varieties at your party or gathering! HA!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vsDDzmMpsT33wttIgNcmTrkmfIU35XlGKywMer9AAaLqWEsutyJOT-Sr4pYJIVZogpoyfp7YM5bozlN0OvxLlwDi4XXIGYiNxgk1t6-ef3cHUJHfEx5mExMZzrDgMxrfrJbbuO5g2KBSBOiCPHszF27Fn8Atw2MVJkczdbMqNzSnmpnm6JWHNEmhC2LY/s4032/20221210_141457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vsDDzmMpsT33wttIgNcmTrkmfIU35XlGKywMer9AAaLqWEsutyJOT-Sr4pYJIVZogpoyfp7YM5bozlN0OvxLlwDi4XXIGYiNxgk1t6-ef3cHUJHfEx5mExMZzrDgMxrfrJbbuO5g2KBSBOiCPHszF27Fn8Atw2MVJkczdbMqNzSnmpnm6JWHNEmhC2LY/s320/20221210_141457.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Try these - I know you won't be disappointed!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Ricciarelli (Italian Almond Cookies) </b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">cups</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> almond flour<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">1/2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">cup</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">sugar<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">tsp.</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">orange zest<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.384px;">pinch salt<br /></span></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">1 egg or 1/4</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">cup</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">aquafaba<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">Tbsp.</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">apricot jam</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> (or peach jam or orange marmalade)</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px; opacity: 0.7;"><br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">tsp. almond extract</span><br /><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">1 1/2 cups sliced almonds</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"><br /></span>In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, sugar, salt, and orange zest. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg until frothy (just by hand is fine) and then add the jam and extract and stir until combined and the jam is incorporated. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir well until all the ingredients are incorporated. Place in the refrigerator for about half an hour to chill.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">Once the dough is chilled, scoop out tablespoonfuls and roll each into a ball. <br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">Place the sliced almonds into a small bowl then roll each dough ball in them until covered. Use your hands to help press them into the dough. (The shape might become more football-ish which is totally fine.) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.384px;">Place the cookies on a silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes or until golden. Let cool for a few minutes on the sheet then cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.</span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.384px;"><br /></span></p>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-42912815378005503342023-12-12T01:00:00.001-05:002023-12-12T17:31:59.273-05:00Muddy Buddy Cookies<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNB3ZmJg-bZfOBA8pKIZpIwyWCRFY5tOoWRTd9D4blLQHC87BvZnsHbGlES8xbtUcQdL38Q8h_tLkBhM10NiR3x62R4tt3YsgRc15ezlHduGJ3AhO5YPqRp_UyhFEHLKWQEFHe5QHt_ieuma0oOHDHJosDpT-fZtyHJtybJ753vnijx8Z7AI_ecTWFyrpR/s4032/20221210_152602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNB3ZmJg-bZfOBA8pKIZpIwyWCRFY5tOoWRTd9D4blLQHC87BvZnsHbGlES8xbtUcQdL38Q8h_tLkBhM10NiR3x62R4tt3YsgRc15ezlHduGJ3AhO5YPqRp_UyhFEHLKWQEFHe5QHt_ieuma0oOHDHJosDpT-fZtyHJtybJ753vnijx8Z7AI_ecTWFyrpR/s320/20221210_152602.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Do you know what muddy buddies are? I guess it's another name for puppy chow, that addicting <span style="background-color: white;"> party snack made with Chex cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar. I'm glad no one is delivering that to my office in a big popcorn tin. Uff da.</span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRReH2SFis3LEzuq6b4yMalcNesquJVafQUejTT2FVOXi80irVBg-fJ-IJffDXpFnicynbx7s5JFqpH7HPfEBOsKew0-qcTMp-qo3zLMxHzjXqT2F0J7uNQoNNQBtniHb9tiVfxlA0PqaUnFZbPjhhavki3pbHvCRttofoWL3wX5jBBqj4oW-j0bbyOqkn/s4032/20221210_152702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRReH2SFis3LEzuq6b4yMalcNesquJVafQUejTT2FVOXi80irVBg-fJ-IJffDXpFnicynbx7s5JFqpH7HPfEBOsKew0-qcTMp-qo3zLMxHzjXqT2F0J7uNQoNNQBtniHb9tiVfxlA0PqaUnFZbPjhhavki3pbHvCRttofoWL3wX5jBBqj4oW-j0bbyOqkn/s320/20221210_152702.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">So then, it's obvious why these cookies are called Muddy Buddy cookies - it's a peanut butter cookie filled with a milk chocolate center, then dusted with powdered sugar. These are SO GOOD!!!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMqfYdYDs2BAiSAzEg-VXM8n47lMlGsLqDbIZz3Ffkw99peRhAUc1NU_qaXITeiqn8RoSZ8NVvZqj-69i8FqMc_iSRxnOHoWBcKkfFhtB2S3tWzKn5MLTahoLPPyE9eH8p1EVhGphpVxYtdtpBSYkUYE5Fs0Ib-euOM75NEo_JlKTFG13jJ1CM6kWyPgo/s4032/20221210_152627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMqfYdYDs2BAiSAzEg-VXM8n47lMlGsLqDbIZz3Ffkw99peRhAUc1NU_qaXITeiqn8RoSZ8NVvZqj-69i8FqMc_iSRxnOHoWBcKkfFhtB2S3tWzKn5MLTahoLPPyE9eH8p1EVhGphpVxYtdtpBSYkUYE5Fs0Ib-euOM75NEo_JlKTFG13jJ1CM6kWyPgo/s320/20221210_152627.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What I especially like about these are that you get all the good peanut butter and chocolate flavor, but they're a little different than your standard peanut blossom. (Standard peanut blossoms are delicious - I am not throwing any shade here, I'm just saying I like unique cookies.) Also, look at me, using all the slang.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">What's really fun about these cookies is that you make dough balls, bake them, and then when they come out of the oven, you make that fun indent. I used the bottom of a 1/4 cup measuring cup to make the indentation. When you do that, it makes the crinkly edges too. (Why don't I have a picture of this? Sorry! Make them yourself and you will see what I mean.)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguah61CDBnfnxd83mA4L23SnQ7f20CW1sbKbuPskHtTQ7dIfrhckN9lNbosOrJP7wnL591rGGgDuy1fvLNSVjWY4JzMIaImC0Ki4GRhuD-6zpMzmxPZr6kpCX0NFZeVd2SoTmrgUOi5GoYB81fPqIKOnnqV6VFQd3ixMOqieWTjzgrLvfS0qfDgy-MuGuH/s4032/20221210_141819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguah61CDBnfnxd83mA4L23SnQ7f20CW1sbKbuPskHtTQ7dIfrhckN9lNbosOrJP7wnL591rGGgDuy1fvLNSVjWY4JzMIaImC0Ki4GRhuD-6zpMzmxPZr6kpCX0NFZeVd2SoTmrgUOi5GoYB81fPqIKOnnqV6VFQd3ixMOqieWTjzgrLvfS0qfDgy-MuGuH/s320/20221210_141819.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Then you fill the cookies with the chocolate, let it harden (room temp or fridge - or garage!) and then dust with powdered sugar.</p></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MUXraqxf6l9_E6aFTwIDHzf2-xIaLHHy5iPWSw4M0X7m1znKtFOzqQ_Gt5z8CE4sOb_sET0ZQ_fMTvoH-wGDTJpssx8sI3l-ZJjnRLLcpVMBXtR74xdyexgZfr7gUuqertpBPXlGA3m5ZG-1eiRSOapVck8RnrpWzzNOuHBfdbZ565a8eAeBr_DmROeS/s4032/20221210_152538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MUXraqxf6l9_E6aFTwIDHzf2-xIaLHHy5iPWSw4M0X7m1znKtFOzqQ_Gt5z8CE4sOb_sET0ZQ_fMTvoH-wGDTJpssx8sI3l-ZJjnRLLcpVMBXtR74xdyexgZfr7gUuqertpBPXlGA3m5ZG-1eiRSOapVck8RnrpWzzNOuHBfdbZ565a8eAeBr_DmROeS/s320/20221210_152538.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">These are rich, delicious, festive and beautiful - and go great with a cup of coffee or large glass of milk. So leave some for Santa (hee hee) but enjoy plenty yourself! </span><p></p><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #343434; margin-top: 0px;"><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-family: Sen, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></h4><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-family: Sen, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></h4><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-family: Sen, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></h4><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Muddy Buddies Cookies</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup butter, softened</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup creamy peanut butter</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 egg</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 1/2 cups flour</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3/4 tsp. baking powder</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp. baking soda</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 cup milk chocolate chips</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp. vegetable or avocado oil</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup powdered sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in the egg and beat to combine.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir, then add to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl, beating on low speed until combined.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat to place 12 balls on a parchment or silpat-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes. Cookies will not flatten.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Immediately after removing the baking sheet from the oven, use a small measuring cup to gently press down on each cookie to make an indent. Then let the cookies cool completely on the sheet, for about an hour.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When cookies are almost cool, place the chocolate chips and oil in a glass measuring cup and cook in the microwave until melted. I usually use 50% power and stir after every minute. This usually takes 2-3 minutes. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Place a small amount of chocolate into the center of each cookie and spread it gently. Let the chocolate set completely then dust with powdered sugar. (The chocolate will harden in about 2 hours at room temperature, or 15 minutes in the fridge - or the cold garage!)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You can store the cookies at room temperature. </span></div><div><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;"><ul class="wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-3978 wprm-recipe-instructions" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-9040-step-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.4em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><br /></span></div></li></ul></div></div><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 20.9px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="adthrive-ad adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1 adthrive-ad-cls" data-google-query-id="COfbutPuioMDFYWWpgQdGq8JTg" id="AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop" style="align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; float: right !important; justify-content: center; line-height: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px !important; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 320px; min-height: 250px; min-width: 300px; overflow-x: visible; position: relative; text-align: center; z-index: 1;"><div id="google_ads_iframe_/18190176,22509544348/AdThrive_Recipe_1/5b461ec89be6984315eae522_0__container__" style="border: 0pt none; box-sizing: border-box; flex-basis: 100%;"><iframe allow="attribution-reporting" aria-label="Advertisement" data-google-container-id="3" data-integralas-id-4664441a-d65b-c6f5-e21a-ff44a1274ad9="" data-load-complete="true" data-pin-description="Muddy Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies | Muddy Buddies Recipe | Muddy Buddy Cookies are a soft & thick peanut butter cookie with a milk chocolate center and dusted in powdered sugar. 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font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px !important; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px !important;" type="checkbox" /></span></li></ul></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-83946535894960950582023-12-05T01:00:00.007-05:002023-12-12T16:33:20.006-05:00Lace Cookies {gluten free!}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPTFnbCUx3Ru7s4qoksWtDXaBSdE9LAmxmj_MuOwj1dk6RWTOgI1lZmMnypRtPoxAGKi5adgkXZTGnDOpxK5gN8KTbfSA0hFxcDAiQ3MV7dVxp7dL9TwQRQ8fwMT_W8HqShYzax-5WLIHvYX9XqUCGh15yBOiQdDCMmTbfJo6mPygfjbz9SiTEgaoAQQ6/s4032/20221210_141642.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPTFnbCUx3Ru7s4qoksWtDXaBSdE9LAmxmj_MuOwj1dk6RWTOgI1lZmMnypRtPoxAGKi5adgkXZTGnDOpxK5gN8KTbfSA0hFxcDAiQ3MV7dVxp7dL9TwQRQ8fwMT_W8HqShYzax-5WLIHvYX9XqUCGh15yBOiQdDCMmTbfJo6mPygfjbz9SiTEgaoAQQ6/s320/20221210_141642.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have long admired lace cookies and how delicate and beautiful they look. What I didn't realize is how </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">easy they are to make!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd2J3S_1Qx-IzKWG8Ic9yRhcALJDJbDIjFum7-8acYwzWK65w5pPJToMbn6lA_EHdP9aGYpJED8g1zeJ_yudAe2tEms0MwD8JsnzSGs0v8jm1aBKfg_V1JIXefwrXz_tPJXIPbLKFhqCg45T8Age6HG8pTYOdoOPmrjZNvixytoe0iK-vAgYjVr6-Ts-O/s4032/20221210_141648.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd2J3S_1Qx-IzKWG8Ic9yRhcALJDJbDIjFum7-8acYwzWK65w5pPJToMbn6lA_EHdP9aGYpJED8g1zeJ_yudAe2tEms0MwD8JsnzSGs0v8jm1aBKfg_V1JIXefwrXz_tPJXIPbLKFhqCg45T8Age6HG8pTYOdoOPmrjZNvixytoe0iK-vAgYjVr6-Ts-O/s320/20221210_141648.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I also didn't realize how amazingly delicious they are, and that they use 6 simple ingredients that you probably have on hand right now! (I guess I had a lot to learn about lace cookies.) </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLEnr-wkn4q9mnKlFzhUdZxWI2MEl_fBC9kyRQj11O5AQweEi2iAaPhsw6Ahp0pzAzsp3z4VG4gnrojb3a0PRP8sCM_0fUzOqjKp4jWwbPtjoF6X9UbgoAljtGng7RW_K7qVujpEsVeq8CIaqb2NqGeM5anMda55yPXgYtsUO2nUwpK7uT4PJRuf16oly/s4032/20221210_141658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLEnr-wkn4q9mnKlFzhUdZxWI2MEl_fBC9kyRQj11O5AQweEi2iAaPhsw6Ahp0pzAzsp3z4VG4gnrojb3a0PRP8sCM_0fUzOqjKp4jWwbPtjoF6X9UbgoAljtGng7RW_K7qVujpEsVeq8CIaqb2NqGeM5anMda55yPXgYtsUO2nUwpK7uT4PJRuf16oly/s320/20221210_141658.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Another great thing to love about these cookies? They are gluten free! I'm not gluten free, and you may not be either, but I always think it's great to have a few recipes up your sleeve for your friends and relatives that may need to stay away from gluten. </span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The most "diffic</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">ult" part of this recipe is realizing how little batter you need to put on the pan. Just a TEASPOON per cookie! You want to space them out nicely, too, because they spread a lot. I just love how they turn out in such perfect circles!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYTGek2YQLQu1uN_Kifek6vk0F8Dt5h9WphLWM6-NaPbefj6gbH8EznkhXscUQMXmS967vaUffjBOoj-6v0a6XX2UsgnVX5Ot8aRl5JX02My0ud8MfSTuYUpVqEWkkiXrfN4BC1a6eMag7nY6ukJNtRAqVzN0_O7uLdUz3RH-0IMaOXvd9l-Cj9gpy63E/s4032/20221210_102800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYTGek2YQLQu1uN_Kifek6vk0F8Dt5h9WphLWM6-NaPbefj6gbH8EznkhXscUQMXmS967vaUffjBOoj-6v0a6XX2UsgnVX5Ot8aRl5JX02My0ud8MfSTuYUpVqEWkkiXrfN4BC1a6eMag7nY6ukJNtRAqVzN0_O7uLdUz3RH-0IMaOXvd9l-Cj9gpy63E/s320/20221210_102800.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you're an overachiever, you can also use these cookies to make sandwich cookies, by filling them with nutella or melted chocolate. I did that with a few, but to be honest, I really loved the lace cookies best on their own. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R9IrFbCh6hLzmfiWokJyb9gtz59bvPiyjEzV-56v1pihyU2ZgjzlBQk04W50IE5sCz6UhCNEq6u8i9fquWGZYcpEx7COmei799XXIUmFQifLojJInYWXrpYMReC-feU87_T-ojae909cEEYf9-SGhGfGdJ3AumZmK0QLJTCvTT1mt5yuhiDPfA2V7wVb/s4032/20221210_141143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R9IrFbCh6hLzmfiWokJyb9gtz59bvPiyjEzV-56v1pihyU2ZgjzlBQk04W50IE5sCz6UhCNEq6u8i9fquWGZYcpEx7COmei799XXIUmFQifLojJInYWXrpYMReC-feU87_T-ojae909cEEYf9-SGhGfGdJ3AumZmK0QLJTCvTT1mt5yuhiDPfA2V7wVb/s320/20221210_141143.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Lace Cookies</span></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup butter<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2/3 cup brown sugar<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup almond flour<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp. salt<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tbsp. corn syrup or milk<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Then add the brown sugar, almond flour, salt, and corn syrup (or milk). Whisk, while continuing to cook on low, until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are completely combined. (If the butter separates, just take the pan off the heat, and whisk vigorously until it comes back together.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. The mixture should look grainy and shiny. Let the cookie dough sit for 10-15 minutes to thicken.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 and line three baking sheets with parchment or silpat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Drop teaspoonfuls of batter 3 inches apart on the lined baking sheets. (Be sure you're using a teaspoon, not a tablespoon!) Bake 6-8 minutes until golden brown around the edges.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then carefully transfer to a wire rack. Cookies will dry and crisp as they cool.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you like you can make sandwich cookies with nutella or melted chocolate. Store cookies in the fridge or freezer.</span></p>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-81892293724928642612023-11-28T01:00:00.017-05:002023-12-12T16:32:00.450-05:00Red Velvet Cheesecake Thumbprints<div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPrudXaTTFFqwp-rK89s_w4OrdESiTJpGV8RgbSzdcUh35Ssq0AcauR7gmG4zcr4VB-eC_04YBA0T0jVJy9ce0z_PUOPvmDGATIHuQ84fVpfradngrj32DnpQOuIqg0ugRDTyRtkpgQ-4xGTXMqiMbbIrfq5TEV7m7ErrJ0e44Tx9NbNC7oyZ0hqOTPIUR/s4032/20221210_130827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPrudXaTTFFqwp-rK89s_w4OrdESiTJpGV8RgbSzdcUh35Ssq0AcauR7gmG4zcr4VB-eC_04YBA0T0jVJy9ce0z_PUOPvmDGATIHuQ84fVpfradngrj32DnpQOuIqg0ugRDTyRtkpgQ-4xGTXMqiMbbIrfq5TEV7m7ErrJ0e44Tx9NbNC7oyZ0hqOTPIUR/s320/20221210_130827.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next few weeks here are going to all cookies, all the time. So if you're looking for a nourishing main dish, salad, soup, or appetizer - please consult the index. Ha! All the new recipes will be cookies. C is for cookie, that's good enough for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_EXO_2S1Uj4ZTj_nlCoOrYwYKjTI_7A6-2encA_qERGhfNNACKZdALq8Ibg_wxLkIPI7EOQuNPUin2edHEjFeovXg-vySrx0ZDLX8IM6VFj8oFMk0NM8qQgkjdSW9iNUFxZEXab3R082z1HfDy_rYzettd6hOiSq-EGWhxF7s1d2T2Uj97GDW-2BKO9I/s4032/20221210_130843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_EXO_2S1Uj4ZTj_nlCoOrYwYKjTI_7A6-2encA_qERGhfNNACKZdALq8Ibg_wxLkIPI7EOQuNPUin2edHEjFeovXg-vySrx0ZDLX8IM6VFj8oFMk0NM8qQgkjdSW9iNUFxZEXab3R082z1HfDy_rYzettd6hOiSq-EGWhxF7s1d2T2Uj97GDW-2BKO9I/s320/20221210_130843.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've made these delicious thumbprints for a couple years now, so decided it was high time to post them. They're different than your run of the mill thumbprint - the middle is cheesecake instead of jam! And the cookie is red velvet. They are delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I1HpSDGLCYMifHOzvW1S7pAKNmQdb-C66p_2NU-eE_iaS_uwIP7_CQhFhaZbVPV1RlqefLFCGP9YI9xJ4CDqFOeDedo5l1fkeXIDvZcDa4nrjFbYtT_D3vx5x6efNTZhFMb4yEhvxdVaq_uoZ-ozqN_kNKudxoXu33uw8jwrpgC2yzv9TJ4YBMy7uLum/s4032/20221210_130849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I1HpSDGLCYMifHOzvW1S7pAKNmQdb-C66p_2NU-eE_iaS_uwIP7_CQhFhaZbVPV1RlqefLFCGP9YI9xJ4CDqFOeDedo5l1fkeXIDvZcDa4nrjFbYtT_D3vx5x6efNTZhFMb4yEhvxdVaq_uoZ-ozqN_kNKudxoXu33uw8jwrpgC2yzv9TJ4YBMy7uLum/s320/20221210_130849.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They are also beautiful, which you know by now is also important to me! I also love that this recipe lets you be a little creative in choosing which kind of sprinkles to roll the dough in - and it's a great way to use up some sprinkles if you have some odds and ends languishing in the cupboard!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These thumbprints are pretty typical - make the dough, then let it chill. Roll it into balls, coat with sprinkles, then use the back of a teaspoon to make an indent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRP31oldXt7NL2FQCythi-UUBBUkvETgiGY31FbFkQqsjxmczUspZDO-ai1xuZSKQW6JVK8cINblJ81DfRavOgqtuGFULICPSWvaBwuCfKg7oqH-sOhnvEtE7l-TFUZpZejwe5n9u9NwF1PctSSiTQ50DCbOEhjlKvW34OwbYfVTutzDQARgbLviG_JYcR/s4032/20221210_121740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRP31oldXt7NL2FQCythi-UUBBUkvETgiGY31FbFkQqsjxmczUspZDO-ai1xuZSKQW6JVK8cINblJ81DfRavOgqtuGFULICPSWvaBwuCfKg7oqH-sOhnvEtE7l-TFUZpZejwe5n9u9NwF1PctSSiTQ50DCbOEhjlKvW34OwbYfVTutzDQARgbLviG_JYcR/s320/20221210_121740.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bake for a few minutes, then fill with the cheesecake filling, and then continue baking. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBXd_MeLOS14QaSnTe8QG27KeEbRUybjq9JzFMOvqJzn9DaXpzJiLk0nmy9WyJyLGHOGwaem1PgFlu1-gRC858FsRjknngmSOHv7Z3nX4qLKIB7avvOGV12P3OHMAP3eXWfre-gvG5g8ebtBynjMD9SgWQtbYbdAK19cx2B_Figis_Ps1uJOTfoVTWU-L/s4032/20221210_121816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBXd_MeLOS14QaSnTe8QG27KeEbRUybjq9JzFMOvqJzn9DaXpzJiLk0nmy9WyJyLGHOGwaem1PgFlu1-gRC858FsRjknngmSOHv7Z3nX4qLKIB7avvOGV12P3OHMAP3eXWfre-gvG5g8ebtBynjMD9SgWQtbYbdAK19cx2B_Figis_Ps1uJOTfoVTWU-L/s320/20221210_121816.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are just as delicious cold as at room temperature. I hope you enjoy these as much as we did! (and do...)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdxO4bNTGLhdKZWv7-m6tFw5kaF3iPfyBD-2BR9HKBMA0H6-nEswIqbhqmkZvQsmj05OohxPgzf0cc6kPFg1MU8mUt4FHvM9v7hyphenhyphenUfwfMHANcPD_cbfZx6Lea-RWJn_g4c7MyGoPLDIIsCIRcTWsvHDbhLarV025xLR3Z6ecvLausVj2wqWxFTyULbQUc/s4032/20221210_130833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdxO4bNTGLhdKZWv7-m6tFw5kaF3iPfyBD-2BR9HKBMA0H6-nEswIqbhqmkZvQsmj05OohxPgzf0cc6kPFg1MU8mUt4FHvM9v7hyphenhyphenUfwfMHANcPD_cbfZx6Lea-RWJn_g4c7MyGoPLDIIsCIRcTWsvHDbhLarV025xLR3Z6ecvLausVj2wqWxFTyULbQUc/s320/20221210_130833.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Red Velvet Cheesecake Thumbprints</b></div></span></span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cookie:<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 cup butter, softened<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup brown sugar<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/8 tsp. salt<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 egg yolk (room temperature)<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. vanilla <br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 cups all-purpose flour<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">4 tsp. red food coloring<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 tsp. cocoa powder<br /></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup sugar sprinkles</span></span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Filling:<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">4 oz. cream cheese, softened<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">1 egg yolk<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">1/4 cup sugar<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">1/8 tsp. salt<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">1/4 tsp. vanilla </span></div><div class="mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2" data-recipe-ads-inserted="true" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; clear: left; color: #1e1e1e; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; overflow: visible !important; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); float: none; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Combine the salt, flour, and cocoa powder in a bowl and stir until evenly mixed. Set aside.</span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); float: none; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Beat together the butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in the dry ingredients that you set aside, and the food coloring, and mix until soft dough forms and ingredients are just combined. Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to chill.</span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); float: none; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Scoop out the dough by heaping tablespoons and rolling them in the sugar or sprinkles before placing on a parchment or silpat-lined baking sheet (about 2 inches apart). Use the back of a round teaspoon to make a small indentation in the cookie dough.</span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); float: none; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Bake at 300 for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set.</span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); float: none; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">For the filling, using an electric mixer or small food processor, beat together the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.</span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); float: none; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">After the first 10 minutes of baking, bring the cookies out of the oven. Use the back of a round teaspoon to deepen the indentation in the cookies, if they have flattened out. Spoon a teaspoon of the filling into each indentation. Bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until filling is set.</span></div><div style="border: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: none; color: var(--mv-trellis-heading-font-color,#000); float: none; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; grid-column: 1 !important; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 20px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Makes 2-3 dozen</span></div></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-55737873810582578832023-11-21T01:00:00.001-05:002023-11-22T10:14:46.692-05:00Dinner Salads with Roasted Beets and Mandarin Oranges<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4E11GzzbcDmvZ0GwPiAyYy1AXWkhnrHidJKsiFgBZijkvsmKt3hSPa1UFU16KNy09LH7sDanuX1WnuZvd0ShaFLplVBYhWr2I8BOMuMbQTTDZVkIgcDs5z-u9JaJMiKWunBL5WGNhMWRRyXrKtkUo7NZYYX82Bvva8JbI1cyPHS7GivCjvsOhFZU5Ady/s4032/20220228_193158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4E11GzzbcDmvZ0GwPiAyYy1AXWkhnrHidJKsiFgBZijkvsmKt3hSPa1UFU16KNy09LH7sDanuX1WnuZvd0ShaFLplVBYhWr2I8BOMuMbQTTDZVkIgcDs5z-u9JaJMiKWunBL5WGNhMWRRyXrKtkUo7NZYYX82Bvva8JbI1cyPHS7GivCjvsOhFZU5Ady/s320/20220228_193158.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This side salad is a wonder: a great combination of fruits and vegetables, TONS of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, GREAT taste, and beautiful on the plate. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi1r0urZtFlac01Dxio2GKQKM1GIXKz3ZWGjmUnxPkAR6YlgVzG9d1JnvHR8S2pvxqgAxjVQxWD8gKFHqT7hDMt55JiiZfmYF8b_o-fla3joSNpZsWd6nfZsQPk5NdVI8BcJapImRdEh7c0K0Ei1Rx0J8J61nWcX1Zv2HNNlOU6cMXPVRKX5AAbNeZxA0/s4032/20220228_193223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi1r0urZtFlac01Dxio2GKQKM1GIXKz3ZWGjmUnxPkAR6YlgVzG9d1JnvHR8S2pvxqgAxjVQxWD8gKFHqT7hDMt55JiiZfmYF8b_o-fla3joSNpZsWd6nfZsQPk5NdVI8BcJapImRdEh7c0K0Ei1Rx0J8J61nWcX1Zv2HNNlOU6cMXPVRKX5AAbNeZxA0/s320/20220228_193223.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you need a last minute addition to your Thanksgiving line up, or any dinner, this is a fantastic salad. Tangy vinaigrette, sweet berries and oranges, tart goat cheese, savory beets... this is making me want to quit describing it and go get one. (And I haven't even had breakfast yet! ha!) This recipe makes 6 salads - just adjust the measurements up or down depending on how many you're making. (Note that the dressing makes quite a bit, so you won't need to make extra of that.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1q5m3oKgKkVXaXe4CS1SSVYB1EJVINN9JC5nI315GajhzPv8aKPqkAW9a_VzTgVZyrEX1mIdJethqba1kFqnhnkDFyryw-F0UsCGapE0i615N-qSnE6ugCz8GETtIH1lCjyyXDw4iMTgFeVpp9tdJAHGSvslj_BqQW0XFIkDKam4M68dU845XKay7cAa/s4032/20220228_193202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1q5m3oKgKkVXaXe4CS1SSVYB1EJVINN9JC5nI315GajhzPv8aKPqkAW9a_VzTgVZyrEX1mIdJethqba1kFqnhnkDFyryw-F0UsCGapE0i615N-qSnE6ugCz8GETtIH1lCjyyXDw4iMTgFeVpp9tdJAHGSvslj_BqQW0XFIkDKam4M68dU845XKay7cAa/s320/20220228_193202.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I include a recipe here for a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, but honestly, most of the time, I use the organic balsamic from Aldi. It's so good. I should aspire in the New Year to make my own dressing more often; it's certainly not difficult! So, do whatever is easiest for you. Since we're roasting beets here, this salad needs a little more prep time than most, but you can also roast the beets earlier in the day, or the day before, and just bring them to room temperature before you assemble the salad. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfOEqaseXNnjFSPOSA36Y9HtJYa0VNQjJ44LbDRZgPBACE7xzhpyb_77QZBaM4TsRm4_NrRKOtXSY3ZuOdea7_M20m6wkLm84LWup3nKw9zI5BSIpEfT1Ar3qrXgutoW2JWYUZ4S8RcbKjSdI-rXiC-3bUDjFxhmHoNtJH6TK3zMb9gLQTzt5emjbVAPH/s4032/20220228_193208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfOEqaseXNnjFSPOSA36Y9HtJYa0VNQjJ44LbDRZgPBACE7xzhpyb_77QZBaM4TsRm4_NrRKOtXSY3ZuOdea7_M20m6wkLm84LWup3nKw9zI5BSIpEfT1Ar3qrXgutoW2JWYUZ4S8RcbKjSdI-rXiC-3bUDjFxhmHoNtJH6TK3zMb9gLQTzt5emjbVAPH/s320/20220228_193208.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Happy Thanksgiving!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Dinner Salads with Roasted Beets and Mandarin Oranges</b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Balsamic Vinaigrette: (this will make a lot more than you need for this salad)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup olive oil<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">1/4 cup balsamic vinegar<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">1 Tbsp. mayonnaise<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">1 Tbsp. Honey<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">1 tsp. Dijon mustard</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Salad:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">6-8 cups spring mix (depending on how large you want the salads)<br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 small beets, peeled and chopped<br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. olive oil<br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 mandarin oranges, "cuties"<br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 6 oz. package blackberries<br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 oz. goat cheese or honey goat cheese, crumbled</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Toss the chopped beets with the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Spread the beets on a baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely. (You can do this earlier in the day or the day prior. Refrigerate the roasted beets and then bring them to room temperature before assembling the salads.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make the dressing by combining the oil, vinegar, mayo, honey and mustard in a measuring cup. Whisk well to combine the oil and vinegar. Taste, and adjust ingredients as necessary. (Some vinegars are more potent than others; you may need a bit more honey, or you may prefer a bit more mayo if you like it extra creamy.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Place the salad greens in a large bowl and drizzle vinaigrette over, a few tablespoons at a time. (You will only use part of the dressing). Toss to coat all the leaves. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Divide the spring mix among six plates, then top with beets in the center. Peel and section the mandarins, and arrange those and the blackberries around each salad. Top each salad with crumbled goat cheese. Serves 6.</span></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-74563081145730169352023-11-14T01:00:00.003-05:002023-11-14T15:17:44.097-05:00Harvest Skillet {Chicken, Sweet Potato, Apples, and Brussels Sprouts}<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUcd8Ux0sk8dXoLopQl7OWYM_MrwlB0Lb-qSzgTimmWWc8o2UBDRU1IhhnJJe59MesBTmw0ZmHMmS5w3BBOTYS9-KqMmlApozYho1zN-ahPbIoniVCvPmi4MfzVu_M0fnTvTdzwrFnNcGGedSOdy2yo32l226qSot-xr9jaTq3Il45SWJQKognQW6r3SC/s4032/20230925_185207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUcd8Ux0sk8dXoLopQl7OWYM_MrwlB0Lb-qSzgTimmWWc8o2UBDRU1IhhnJJe59MesBTmw0ZmHMmS5w3BBOTYS9-KqMmlApozYho1zN-ahPbIoniVCvPmi4MfzVu_M0fnTvTdzwrFnNcGGedSOdy2yo32l226qSot-xr9jaTq3Il45SWJQKognQW6r3SC/s320/20230925_185207.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It is a glorious 60 degree day here, and I will take it! And I will also take delicious dinners like this that are a snap to make, are beautiful, delicious, and super fall-like, even though the temperature is not fall-like. (Not a complaint - I'm loving the warm temps this week!) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uNfbm-CEom0UwvYdK44JAB8TXoEs_KiRFb0yzaGqQGzt6I6u6qgeQYHsSDBuBNMEFwqJGThyFqBdrBtn_wSQKL8EZaTZd5pbt2IXXReQdgqtwuCFLdC25WBFVep8j-fPQd_24zuNS-eDvdj9GaHxqMP4hHr9AnIEFHAOWNShF4BSGHtQHL-f774c0uYU/s4032/20230925_185149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uNfbm-CEom0UwvYdK44JAB8TXoEs_KiRFb0yzaGqQGzt6I6u6qgeQYHsSDBuBNMEFwqJGThyFqBdrBtn_wSQKL8EZaTZd5pbt2IXXReQdgqtwuCFLdC25WBFVep8j-fPQd_24zuNS-eDvdj9GaHxqMP4hHr9AnIEFHAOWNShF4BSGHtQHL-f774c0uYU/s320/20230925_185149.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This simple skillet dinner features some of my favorite things - brussels sprouts, sweet potato, apples - and the bacon is just a bonus. <br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenLpvMv4cUlov4nmP1zbJzKyeJykp-tWJ4ILwBPOcty_M9WkaJ2m0RtxG7XKTBScnSPMUHPUwuRda5kAJu4bl-LoW1UHaz8KmNv3UH4z2Ern08A14p4YexhFKDC8paoLWrDIeNChMttPjpljYqAtuJ7AqoN-UYmdrCnHIIirILTLOCNbvSGkTrwN_7EBA/s4032/20230925_185159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenLpvMv4cUlov4nmP1zbJzKyeJykp-tWJ4ILwBPOcty_M9WkaJ2m0RtxG7XKTBScnSPMUHPUwuRda5kAJu4bl-LoW1UHaz8KmNv3UH4z2Ern08A14p4YexhFKDC8paoLWrDIeNChMttPjpljYqAtuJ7AqoN-UYmdrCnHIIirILTLOCNbvSGkTrwN_7EBA/s320/20230925_185159.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Chicken provides good protein, and thyme, cinnamon and craisins just add to the autumn appeal. This would also be great to make with leftover chopped turkey... file that somewhere...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHhyphenhyphencRWN783omwN2L1KLUmmbvFfCpoT3ay9IdZj4DL4ucnRl66BdsiNEAJDPR4MSswWWAakqOBAnrFkPwF7A-JtSt5PK3hmDrMMgkyaUzGGrKVFdWsHtpQ0aNYftGUSWoQHDu60Gl4lTEv97_ceWy0keLi8Aoxv1Bqk6sz8_50nnKdv2p498pOl_PhLg9/s4032/20230925_184245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHhyphenhyphencRWN783omwN2L1KLUmmbvFfCpoT3ay9IdZj4DL4ucnRl66BdsiNEAJDPR4MSswWWAakqOBAnrFkPwF7A-JtSt5PK3hmDrMMgkyaUzGGrKVFdWsHtpQ0aNYftGUSWoQHDu60Gl4lTEv97_ceWy0keLi8Aoxv1Bqk6sz8_50nnKdv2p498pOl_PhLg9/s320/20230925_184245.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The best part? One pan is dirtied, and supper is ready within 30 minutes!! Winner, winner, harvest skillet dinner!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6tg9zbKjhs__TTxLkGefnJH146cZssaydHK16S1d38_F356Bwl5QKvXwB3dxRUqfwtWkMXTYjPDInjiX_1UCvJGVR2RLg3Zumxl-9URHtAmwx5Inu1qSF1WQNmMPk0N2GAUedbbEAFP0ZYPR2F_j7li09fvuP-9cS4KZxdx_1Jh1f7fAnqY_q2zxd7U5/s4032/20230925_184618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6tg9zbKjhs__TTxLkGefnJH146cZssaydHK16S1d38_F356Bwl5QKvXwB3dxRUqfwtWkMXTYjPDInjiX_1UCvJGVR2RLg3Zumxl-9URHtAmwx5Inu1qSF1WQNmMPk0N2GAUedbbEAFP0ZYPR2F_j7li09fvuP-9cS4KZxdx_1Jh1f7fAnqY_q2zxd7U5/s320/20230925_184618.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Harvest Skillet</b> {Chicken, Butternut Squash, Apples, and Brussels Sprouts}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tbsp.</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">olive oil<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pound</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">boneless, skinless chicken breasts,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cut into 1/2-inch cubes<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> tsp. salt<br /><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> tsp. <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">black pepper<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">slices</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">thick-cut bacon,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">chopped<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brussels sprouts,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">t</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">rimmed and quartered (about 3/4 pound)<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">medium sweet potato,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 ounces)<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">medium onion,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">chopped<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Granny Smith apples,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">peeled, cored and cut into 3/4 inch cubes<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cloves</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">garlic,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">minced<br /></span>1/2 tsp. dried thyme<br /><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> tsp. cinnamon<br /><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">chicken broth,</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">divided</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 Tbsp. maple syrup</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/3 cup craisins</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4 cup pepitas</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Reduce skillet heat to medium low. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and discard all but 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings from the pan.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Increase skillet heat back to medium high. Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, onion, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and the onions are beginning to look translucent, about 10 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stir in the apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook 30 seconds, then pour in 1/2 cup of the broth and the maple syrup. Bring to a boil and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved chicken and remaining 1/2 cup broth. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in reserved bacon, pepitas, and craisins and serve warm.</span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-36537198790534948472023-11-03T01:00:00.002-04:002023-11-03T16:22:07.822-04:00Udon noodles with Beef and Bok Choy<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfbmILn-EokKyM358irOoqhhoA7IOT0AI7peBSzcJsHKEJeO1FKpj2jIBxXg9P6t0EqFFobebnrlJuVgeoqk_8h6G-erwri9ng6hcnjclcayaFAeRwnYQ2kJyqFnepugKjgzSWZhJ0ArenvQjDohK0TkO32V0xnVWlH37dAzrrwiAMqz1jtvXOZ4ucxc-/s4032/20230821_190039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfbmILn-EokKyM358irOoqhhoA7IOT0AI7peBSzcJsHKEJeO1FKpj2jIBxXg9P6t0EqFFobebnrlJuVgeoqk_8h6G-erwri9ng6hcnjclcayaFAeRwnYQ2kJyqFnepugKjgzSWZhJ0ArenvQjDohK0TkO32V0xnVWlH37dAzrrwiAMqz1jtvXOZ4ucxc-/s320/20230821_190039.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Noodley stir fries are always a big hit in our house, and when I recently had some bok choy to use up, I came up with this variation. I like beef and bok choy together, and the peanuts and soy/chili sauce really tie it all together. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP32OnuCvPv9Fi29H7a25x_sb3qTAn_kK_Ut1gXJiqwYOyqeDmJ0GfVxpO-3Vyv5lPhfeLTUT7u175e1lFUpRiQfnCTdaWyAC2IMrEEeTI_NB_UIDlUORZzQTbT70qMAEKW19c8J-n6d7dKtfCfJaClsE6gOdRXUuEFaWhYzUGmQ74M6XWJ1L-K44PLGxN/s4032/20230821_190049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP32OnuCvPv9Fi29H7a25x_sb3qTAn_kK_Ut1gXJiqwYOyqeDmJ0GfVxpO-3Vyv5lPhfeLTUT7u175e1lFUpRiQfnCTdaWyAC2IMrEEeTI_NB_UIDlUORZzQTbT70qMAEKW19c8J-n6d7dKtfCfJaClsE6gOdRXUuEFaWhYzUGmQ74M6XWJ1L-K44PLGxN/s320/20230821_190049.jpg" width="320" /></span></a><span style="color: #0f346c;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the best things about this meal is that it's made in ONE skillet. (You do have to cook the noodles in another pot, but if you find fresh or frozen udon noodles you could save that step.) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZtXc-dcCLAva8Du9WFrBzsT8bs1EZuWD1TtxodXU0Iuvnn4zeOudjfJxeUOB9qQGP_DeC6uoUX4rpnARtVKX6PmybJk7o3rqHa8FvDyYVkZfeppOhHy3LruS4VI-C3aJhNkH6MxIfXqxamgHS8fINkp1ApoAzyY17LOGv6sUvSnsXwXYR_Rly3Rt5JnP/s4032/20230821_185635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZtXc-dcCLAva8Du9WFrBzsT8bs1EZuWD1TtxodXU0Iuvnn4zeOudjfJxeUOB9qQGP_DeC6uoUX4rpnARtVKX6PmybJk7o3rqHa8FvDyYVkZfeppOhHy3LruS4VI-C3aJhNkH6MxIfXqxamgHS8fINkp1ApoAzyY17LOGv6sUvSnsXwXYR_Rly3Rt5JnP/s320/20230821_185635.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span><span style="color: #0f346c;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">After a quick stir fry of the beef, and then the veggies, you sauce up the noodles and then you're all set. This is very quick, very easy, and very delicious. That's my weeknight trifecta!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></span></div><p><span style="color: #0f346c;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Udon noodles with Beef and Bok Choy</b></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">8 oz. thinly sliced beef (like sirloin steak)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">4 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">12 oz. udon noodles or rice noodles</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">10 oz. baby bok choy, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 green onions, sliced</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 Tbsp. soy sauce</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 Tbsp. sesame oil</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 Tbsp. rice vinegar</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 Tbsp. roasted salted peanuts, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided</span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cook the noodles according to the package directions.</span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. water. </span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then stir fry until cooked through. Remove to a plate. (Leave the pan as is, don't clean it up!)</span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan, then add in the bok choy (white parts only!), white parts of the green onions, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook for another minute. </span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Reduce the heat to medium low. Drain the noodles, then add them to the pan, along with the sauce, and stir well to break up any pieces stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cook and stir until most of the sauce is absorbed, then add the green parts of the bok choy and the beef. </span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #0f346c; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Garnish with chopped peanuts and the green parts of the onions. Serves 4</span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-88874914031867032562023-10-18T01:00:00.002-04:002023-10-18T15:15:38.994-04:00Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMVci1jqhgvyLzas68s9qms806zd5jV1CcfxZVD5A-kZRMccS5fn9ZswS9x_MvWUZGqGpRyEJoN3RKb9PvjLnXax3o_Gl1_WjpRbH0PMvEP6c1HwD8zgvwbTl_4c8qXfLvrDhh1SnXxA91LHvAoJHUsblbvXZU_26VhESOxcytemf9adeu8BSJjhj0A1M/s4032/20230723_170247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMVci1jqhgvyLzas68s9qms806zd5jV1CcfxZVD5A-kZRMccS5fn9ZswS9x_MvWUZGqGpRyEJoN3RKb9PvjLnXax3o_Gl1_WjpRbH0PMvEP6c1HwD8zgvwbTl_4c8qXfLvrDhh1SnXxA91LHvAoJHUsblbvXZU_26VhESOxcytemf9adeu8BSJjhj0A1M/s320/20230723_170247.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This has become such a popular dish at our house that it has been requested for two birthday dinners! And it's no wonder - it's everything you want in a celebratory dinner - creamy, colorful, delicious, filling! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOscNz_108OxzuvYVX6mvub1hipFo5a0vgLKrNS-IKBQzNwndKEBkAZuerNpAN2iXlFrel6HW7OXA-cZPcARmIKLC6PqL9nyS5pqVsXhOOw7AWiWTxFhPVl0fTBOpDDEQ-BPwXnLUDiY4UazCI_AfT6GoKbLDV2vaPIR3-udJLSytE9_7Pz-RVVOSvWAW/s4032/20230723_173836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOscNz_108OxzuvYVX6mvub1hipFo5a0vgLKrNS-IKBQzNwndKEBkAZuerNpAN2iXlFrel6HW7OXA-cZPcARmIKLC6PqL9nyS5pqVsXhOOw7AWiWTxFhPVl0fTBOpDDEQ-BPwXnLUDiY4UazCI_AfT6GoKbLDV2vaPIR3-udJLSytE9_7Pz-RVVOSvWAW/s320/20230723_173836.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I love that there are lots of veggies included and that it's a one-pot dish (besides the pasta cooking...so 2 pots technically, still easy!). </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzpfFcKgqVAQT9KewrTHDhNyDwi7IRGXyvDXFpHz7Ry9pAdxYX41u7U9J_S0vUduqkUWDyAXqkYAE96ncQ8nLlOyCg1Ip9fz5Z2yYp-_vxkO03jK2geWhH1i9oFQJnb3VDo4hxowfwlWyhmK60PJ8VBXM-9FHtMPMjZj0m2amvriKWZ2RbAH7iU5scily/s4032/20230723_170341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzpfFcKgqVAQT9KewrTHDhNyDwi7IRGXyvDXFpHz7Ry9pAdxYX41u7U9J_S0vUduqkUWDyAXqkYAE96ncQ8nLlOyCg1Ip9fz5Z2yYp-_vxkO03jK2geWhH1i9oFQJnb3VDo4hxowfwlWyhmK60PJ8VBXM-9FHtMPMjZj0m2amvriKWZ2RbAH7iU5scily/s320/20230723_170341.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I also love that it combines amazing flavors of sausage, peppers, cream sauce... and I would probably add mushrooms, but in my family, that would spoil some people's birthdays... ahem. Seriously, what is not to love about mushrooms?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlKwXBH19Eut9K8UYv0XVnbAPNkyacg00ItKLIlP-2yDs-5ANil46UEtHWCh_ZA5M37uKpz5m1f0M-ilTHSOj8CnU72xWCJkk3W0M4gjqEMJluiOjQPwhWI1q5nb5mCT-jbYGJGjQDEfbfy-QBHj_PsyUHpyCOU8oFdfjSaKreoh3NmOLVl_FH_U3Yeaa/s4032/20230723_173853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlKwXBH19Eut9K8UYv0XVnbAPNkyacg00ItKLIlP-2yDs-5ANil46UEtHWCh_ZA5M37uKpz5m1f0M-ilTHSOj8CnU72xWCJkk3W0M4gjqEMJluiOjQPwhWI1q5nb5mCT-jbYGJGjQDEfbfy-QBHj_PsyUHpyCOU8oFdfjSaKreoh3NmOLVl_FH_U3Yeaa/s320/20230723_173853.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Mushrooms or not, this is a super delicious dish and worthy of a place in your rotation. I serve it with a big green salad and garlic knots or garlic bread. Even if it's not your birthday, I hope you'll try this pasta!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">12 ounces spaghetti or bucatini</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 pound Italian sausage</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 Tbsp. olive oil</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 medium onion, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 red bell pepper, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 yellow bell pepper, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 Tbsp. butter</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. flour</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 cup half and half</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 tsp. Dijon mustard</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 cups baby spinach</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">salt and pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Parmesan cheese</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove from the pan once it is cooked through.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Add oil to the skillet, then add the peppers and onions. Cook until they are softened, about 5 minutes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Reduce the heat to medium, then add the butter and garlic to the peppers and onions. Once the butter is melted, sprinkle with the flour.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stir in the half and half and mustard, and whisk well to ensure there are no flour lumps. Whisk until slightly thickened, but only for a minute or so. Add in the sausage and stir together. Add in the spinach, then add a couple tablespoons of the pasta water into the skillet, especially if the sauce seems too thick.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Drain the pasta, then add it to the skillet, tossing until the spinach is wilted and all the pasta is coated. Season with salt and pepper and serve with Parmesan. Makes 6-8 servings. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Recipe Source</i>: Adapted from <a href="https://www.saltandlavender.com/creamy-sausage-and-peppers-pasta/" target="_blank">Salt and Lavender</a></span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-37738093084209102822023-09-26T01:00:00.002-04:002023-09-26T14:14:55.189-04:00Fresh Pear Cake with Cardamom Icing<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS42bRdWI5disYfdNhWuID57PTOmPWU_rIT3WThd1emaKEH0BpYFNKMYpBOhuKuNLeEdhRPbFHknjZAyxjxQWfk868GMnRxGeOHs1Wqbd902_N0zDdV5MAkwo5NircR72VqLdeVwrDGw4AVeEqgcz1hzJbO8uEx1XmJwmM4oR2OPN0r1LZ6mAm0oWoTkVj/s4032/20230816_070654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS42bRdWI5disYfdNhWuID57PTOmPWU_rIT3WThd1emaKEH0BpYFNKMYpBOhuKuNLeEdhRPbFHknjZAyxjxQWfk868GMnRxGeOHs1Wqbd902_N0zDdV5MAkwo5NircR72VqLdeVwrDGw4AVeEqgcz1hzJbO8uEx1XmJwmM4oR2OPN0r1LZ6mAm0oWoTkVj/s320/20230816_070654.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bundt cakes are so fun to make. They just look so impressive and are perfect for any kind of celebration. I especially love fruit-studded cakes, and this one is perfect for fall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQavG0wQXderp4yrd3ESY5ACsVWjSuYPkhJxIvbT4ccJX53sJdM5U_k9UBAc8tMt42VKDJO2qWVAMVzUCi3Zcj0rFoIyobRCMjiToJ2HpgvC-p9tGumW-kmBLIxF9DezsRRXesZ-Ft10hrpZ9mpJcy_z7efTUiHdYxsiLojegR6sgkTwOnB9AhTH_M5Sze/s4032/20230816_100803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQavG0wQXderp4yrd3ESY5ACsVWjSuYPkhJxIvbT4ccJX53sJdM5U_k9UBAc8tMt42VKDJO2qWVAMVzUCi3Zcj0rFoIyobRCMjiToJ2HpgvC-p9tGumW-kmBLIxF9DezsRRXesZ-Ft10hrpZ9mpJcy_z7efTUiHdYxsiLojegR6sgkTwOnB9AhTH_M5Sze/s320/20230816_100803.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This cake is so easy to throw together - you wouldn't even need to use a mixer. And pears have such thin skin that you don't even need to bother peeling them. You can have a show stopper of a cake in no time at all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJFeAVMs8F9VWsqubkBe6v6_kJKUPd7qRyeUkAyxyU2Ymn7bcxlo9yW49a9O60zyiA3eFLf1MUAd4cSS_SLp43-tqBc_iWeI4wEJvn5QEsRjDmtvj8Dsa8g4A7RZFXZ8zKI3qzSjo4NmVbSnBRLD0YpqjyEZQx9Wffp6v280ANlxYgRKNFkZzcHYQrL_Q/s4032/20230816_100755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJFeAVMs8F9VWsqubkBe6v6_kJKUPd7qRyeUkAyxyU2Ymn7bcxlo9yW49a9O60zyiA3eFLf1MUAd4cSS_SLp43-tqBc_iWeI4wEJvn5QEsRjDmtvj8Dsa8g4A7RZFXZ8zKI3qzSjo4NmVbSnBRLD0YpqjyEZQx9Wffp6v280ANlxYgRKNFkZzcHYQrL_Q/s320/20230816_100755.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think what really makes this cake special is the cardamom-laced icing. If you don't have cardamom on hand, don't worry - still make this! - but if you have some, it adds such a nice flavor depth to the "regular" powdered sugar icing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMq_HQu1tTJXbGK47ZBPA0abhV2nPbTDVNJ3gMaebku2xefXzFvdjZ1p0qcUUoyC2TOOaK20d51Qjqt6pGqRpzcD9dCutO1wTMO_0klQnacWY5zcglYubBOY6AiXOBMIWbV0LXQjFrsLn9tWPBsLzZYHR4g4Br6Kcd87IBGfvFHBVtCafVDlTxUZHVJY_a/s4032/20230816_070657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMq_HQu1tTJXbGK47ZBPA0abhV2nPbTDVNJ3gMaebku2xefXzFvdjZ1p0qcUUoyC2TOOaK20d51Qjqt6pGqRpzcD9dCutO1wTMO_0klQnacWY5zcglYubBOY6AiXOBMIWbV0LXQjFrsLn9tWPBsLzZYHR4g4Br6Kcd87IBGfvFHBVtCafVDlTxUZHVJY_a/s320/20230816_070657.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made this cake for a birthday celebration at work and it won rave reviews. Friends had given me a lot of pears from their trees, and this was the best use of them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRLKYwjrll4rX3ZU1dsgdDqlN9PSLMBMbcbRP4dLaJT67rNdwkMSWrIncNkUk0AF50Az42gMFmzuV5KTmxwJku6FXw6CfY32U7vA4k66nhAxS9yUj4vHSg8vo3ZEMkAgEgc__Dax8K9_2fgbgQQbyyeY25Qull30vbDvpKHY3BibyMZlzPp_bIpLwBO-H/s4032/20230815_211033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRLKYwjrll4rX3ZU1dsgdDqlN9PSLMBMbcbRP4dLaJT67rNdwkMSWrIncNkUk0AF50Az42gMFmzuV5KTmxwJku6FXw6CfY32U7vA4k66nhAxS9yUj4vHSg8vo3ZEMkAgEgc__Dax8K9_2fgbgQQbyyeY25Qull30vbDvpKHY3BibyMZlzPp_bIpLwBO-H/s320/20230815_211033.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pears bake up so beautifully, similar to apples, but have a slightly different flavor profile. They are wonderful to include in muffins, breads, cakes and tarts. Take advantage of the pears this fall and have some cake!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtOzbwrucCZV70ITzontkWgF8XSd_zaNwvWQo-ATOj7dp2M_1z9FoC2iFHrk8e9HLTH2Ig0QRZ2CSfxEb8pK6YzwynPx5-Yymm2YCkGDfRNOgRdOBakNF8F0j1egPeQjzbvMrjYiQSv46b9ABbDyNxncZM7n_Ra9ZXdFaF07NklQiGPwu5xEzkSM9OEEt/s4032/20230816_100813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtOzbwrucCZV70ITzontkWgF8XSd_zaNwvWQo-ATOj7dp2M_1z9FoC2iFHrk8e9HLTH2Ig0QRZ2CSfxEb8pK6YzwynPx5-Yymm2YCkGDfRNOgRdOBakNF8F0j1egPeQjzbvMrjYiQSv46b9ABbDyNxncZM7n_Ra9ZXdFaF07NklQiGPwu5xEzkSM9OEEt/s320/20230816_100813.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>Fresh Pear Cake with Cardamom Icing</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">4 cups chopped pears<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">1 1/2 cups sugar<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">3 cups flour<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">1 tsp. salt<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">1 1/2 tsp. baking soda<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">2 tsp. cinnamon<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">3 eggs<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">2/3 cup vegetable oil<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">1 tsp. vanilla </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Icing:<br />1 cup powdered sugar<br />4 or 5 Tbsp. milk or half and half<br />1/2 teaspoon vanilla <br />1/4 tsp. cardamom</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed. Gradually add sugar and oil; beat thoroughly. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; add to egg mixture and mix well.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stir in pears and vanilla. (The batter will be stiff.) Spoon into a greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #222222; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For the icing, in a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla, cardamom, and milk; beat until smooth. Add more sugar, or more milk, to get to a consistency you like. Drizzle over cake. Makes14-16 servings.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><i>Recipe Source:</i> Adapted from <a href="https://www.sweetsouthernblue.com/2017/09/22/fresh-pear-cake/" target="_blank">Sweet Southern Blue</a></span></div></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-44971370638854272672023-09-18T01:00:00.001-04:002023-09-18T17:22:30.082-04:00Thai Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3lKLJag_ALVeChogPQCxcjv0y0lC9yLUGBZitFSeBNiRO3dB24gLCb9HrQ8NuvrCB7AYEN0Q9o1JP5Ej9GibPhEanuaQSR7tTj5_i6RQ1bYfP_owZDc2FSJTJhBeSdVflLVTx8iesDuUUalrDuq0u3m-WxJAsEV0ShPRbOhdZyJp3T4uAy3JovVrkxQD/s4032/20230819_181201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3lKLJag_ALVeChogPQCxcjv0y0lC9yLUGBZitFSeBNiRO3dB24gLCb9HrQ8NuvrCB7AYEN0Q9o1JP5Ej9GibPhEanuaQSR7tTj5_i6RQ1bYfP_owZDc2FSJTJhBeSdVflLVTx8iesDuUUalrDuq0u3m-WxJAsEV0ShPRbOhdZyJp3T4uAy3JovVrkxQD/s320/20230819_181201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you need a new supper recipe to liven up your back to school dinner rotation, this is it! Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients - you will be making your own curry powder and then cooking the chicken in it and coconut milk for a super delicious, slurp-worthy dish. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM36w4ShrvBoRK8ZHm5hEKLreCAPPlBw7xGrEXvaBGjL_ACxJVArAr1V6lBMuTZ1qdjUlK4pwti3LWliLKA191gMzf_h8-fvIP2RdhJUuU0ragbgRoY2c5DKriNr56KBRGHefHKRmp07Uab7SpXJKEA2r1r57WAMW6SS87PCEedLbFcOoR_Zq2XseG40I-/s4032/20230819_181217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM36w4ShrvBoRK8ZHm5hEKLreCAPPlBw7xGrEXvaBGjL_ACxJVArAr1V6lBMuTZ1qdjUlK4pwti3LWliLKA191gMzf_h8-fvIP2RdhJUuU0ragbgRoY2c5DKriNr56KBRGHefHKRmp07Uab7SpXJKEA2r1r57WAMW6SS87PCEedLbFcOoR_Zq2XseG40I-/s320/20230819_181217.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You'll marinate the chicken for a short while in all the spice-y goodness, and then saute the onion and jalapeno, which makes a good, kicky base for the curry. It's not too spicy, but you could also use less jalapeno, if you have kids like mine who think ketchup is spicy. :) </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWydDiR0y5Mhyna71oeicMCY54y2xKNYX2ztS0sY-qzazA63WFsk3g3ThFYo14id3NhAczHd5Qaw7lj3b2Fc-gyz0No5RRlfbXUpzPqOD4zUz04OobzeYYVv7dcYh3PMwJ9IHEVvMaSc30oBkrgKuN63uJm0StbAIm8lZq5uOIMghZWfOjBDeyV1FxJIPg/s4032/20230819_174228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWydDiR0y5Mhyna71oeicMCY54y2xKNYX2ztS0sY-qzazA63WFsk3g3ThFYo14id3NhAczHd5Qaw7lj3b2Fc-gyz0No5RRlfbXUpzPqOD4zUz04OobzeYYVv7dcYh3PMwJ9IHEVvMaSc30oBkrgKuN63uJm0StbAIm8lZq5uOIMghZWfOjBDeyV1FxJIPg/s320/20230819_174228.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">After cooking the chicken and adding in the coconut milk and more aromatics, you will have a bubbly cauldron of deliciousness.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xkKdVYmhOlRWaszAN-IlzXYS5Dehbtgh2Izlq57YJRoghaL55QsBGQf01f7CzhOkJGqOaIt7YvyHaoGrRUQPBgBeGPlVLMJitFEMtYfeTUe06BaupCTJ2uPT_FVCzzf7bfmClSVj191nvGPPsTSCvsGAuE9-NkUMMWeDxzh3VFpVmmVrnJAfGCedB5zv/s4032/20230819_175753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xkKdVYmhOlRWaszAN-IlzXYS5Dehbtgh2Izlq57YJRoghaL55QsBGQf01f7CzhOkJGqOaIt7YvyHaoGrRUQPBgBeGPlVLMJitFEMtYfeTUe06BaupCTJ2uPT_FVCzzf7bfmClSVj191nvGPPsTSCvsGAuE9-NkUMMWeDxzh3VFpVmmVrnJAfGCedB5zv/s320/20230819_175753.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Make sure you have plenty of rice to soak up that delicious sauce!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpg3bvZq_68anQ-LEcbPmSe2irfqxEWfz3kM98tToDPAlL3r5FntRvjlVeP99JdwzWNPTamkg9fSiX56OMFo5U1Muflmo5r7ogzsPVYAxb-HFfs0cEDcqP1WiF1iPaf4sdZ-rG36SZ8Y4ADrC_E5MMbWV2ImuEw-rBM6mTOMoHbeJkt6N6R6ibXODLkMhr/s4032/20230819_181224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpg3bvZq_68anQ-LEcbPmSe2irfqxEWfz3kM98tToDPAlL3r5FntRvjlVeP99JdwzWNPTamkg9fSiX56OMFo5U1Muflmo5r7ogzsPVYAxb-HFfs0cEDcqP1WiF1iPaf4sdZ-rG36SZ8Y4ADrC_E5MMbWV2ImuEw-rBM6mTOMoHbeJkt6N6R6ibXODLkMhr/s320/20230819_181224.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Do you love curry? I have many more recipes that you should try:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2023/05/coconut-curry-salmon.html"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Coconut Curry Salmon</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2013/08/thai-style-curry-with-shrimp-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Thai-style Curry with Shrimp and Pineapple (Green Curry)</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2022/02/red-curry-ramen-with-pork.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Red Curry Ramen with Pork</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2019/02/mango-chicken-curry.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Mango Chicken Curry</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2019/01/sweet-potato-and-chicken-curry-instant_7.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry (Instant Pot)</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2020/01/coconut-curry-shrimp.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Coconut Curry Shrimp</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2017/02/butternut-squash-curry-soup-with-shrimp.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Butternut Squash Curry Soup</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2020/01/curried-lentil-soup-with-chicken.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Curried Lentil Soup with Chicken Sausage and Toasted Almonds</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2018/04/coconut-curry-chicken-meatballs.html" target="_blank">Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Thai Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp. cumin<br />1/2 tsp. cinnamon<br />1/2 tsp. cloves<br />1/2 tsp. cardamom<br />1/2 tsp. black pepper<br />1/2 tsp. chili powder<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />1/4 tsp. turmeric<br />1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces<br />2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided<br />3/4 cup chopped white onion<br />5 garlic cloves, minced<br />2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced<br />1 - 14 oz. can coconut milk<br />1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce<br />1/3 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped<br />1 Tbsp. finely chopped ginger<br />White or cauliflower rice, for serving</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, pepper, chili powder, salt, and turmeric. Placed the diced chicken in a large bowl and sprinkle the curry mixture over it. Stir so that all the chicken pieces are coated with the spice mixture, then set aside for 30 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />After the chicken has "marinated," heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno, and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook and stir for another minute, then remove from the pan into a bowl, and set aside.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Add the remaining oil to the skillet and add the chicken, but don't overcrowd it. (If you have a smaller pan, you may need to do this in two batches.) Cook for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned, then remove to the bowl with the onions. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Pour the coconut milk into the skillet and cook and stir until it starts to thicken, scraping up any curry bits from the bottom of the pan. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, then add the chicken and onion mixture back into the pan, along with the basil and ginger. Cook for two minutes to meld the flavors, then serve over rice. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Recipe Source</i>: <a href="https://wearenotmartha.com/basil-chicken-in-coconut-curry-sauce/" target="_blank">We are not Martha</a></span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-33250933714815406972023-08-22T01:00:00.004-04:002023-08-22T16:23:35.081-04:00Glazed Baby Bok Choy<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOL9Bys1uJSGlkOsneeMID4FGcjGn-z9v4uN-OK71E-LwpXDGaPkOT1NquuiUy9BhGU9oGQc9x-dnyte0cxTlzg6c42ADOmAUoWYyNo7ueZ1jBChJu253zcr7OTeP3yfA0NOB_7pIy_lPB_CxJamPxCDX0fVTlHKOmHyqYNWi1FA438GcrqbV2P1XHPEYT/s4032/20230819_180739.jpg" style="letter-spacing: 0.9px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOL9Bys1uJSGlkOsneeMID4FGcjGn-z9v4uN-OK71E-LwpXDGaPkOT1NquuiUy9BhGU9oGQc9x-dnyte0cxTlzg6c42ADOmAUoWYyNo7ueZ1jBChJu253zcr7OTeP3yfA0NOB_7pIy_lPB_CxJamPxCDX0fVTlHKOmHyqYNWi1FA438GcrqbV2P1XHPEYT/s320/20230819_180739.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At our house, we eat a lot of broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus, and even peas -- all the "usual suspects" in the vegetable genre. But sometimes it's nice to change it up a little and that's where baby bok choy comes in! I bought this at a local Asian grocery, but I've seen it at my regular supermarket, too. If you have an Asian grocery, you can probably get a big bag of this for about $2! Score!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK8ctBH7_HOs8JtxL4_0AaXBnhc8pAgZrdcRh6t0ppeSPsj7q0Mh26xTXMiYkJfTCbb8ly9wrMbOknmbDMS_LaK2Fo99_poTrg-aogrtfiT8BPAybWjldlPhoNWQU2QFhzA8rEXJAenOkOU9guLGn-94nuvMK7gXzBs6U9IkhepdgMtpxjO4__p8Aeobs/s4032/20230819_180729.jpg" style="letter-spacing: 0.9px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK8ctBH7_HOs8JtxL4_0AaXBnhc8pAgZrdcRh6t0ppeSPsj7q0Mh26xTXMiYkJfTCbb8ly9wrMbOknmbDMS_LaK2Fo99_poTrg-aogrtfiT8BPAybWjldlPhoNWQU2QFhzA8rEXJAenOkOU9guLGn-94nuvMK7gXzBs6U9IkhepdgMtpxjO4__p8Aeobs/s320/20230819_180729.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Baby bok choy is more tender and less bitter than its "adult" counterpart, and it cooks up beautifully in stir fries or sauteed with a light sauce, which is what we're doing here. This dish is a great side to any Asian main dish, or any grilled meat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First, wash and dry the bok choy. Kind of like celery, dirt can hide in the stalks and the leaves so give it a good once over. I usually spray it down and then double check for the dirties when I dry it with a paper towel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAkPKQLsgt5CXXpQFZhlK4rzq3_DpjBAlIudHccDMqQCrYaRFh5rO1_t-IhfEiiyUBulw62RUhJ-Zt7BilpzuQouNYlbkXXcqMRO4f06TamRwC0NInIgH3P2ewYXS9M6T7_fUJZqyKJkkQPubs1UUvr2uRiXBflMbiaKR3PAnmn_xjpjojUpPWYSKUZH3/s4032/20230819_170651.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAkPKQLsgt5CXXpQFZhlK4rzq3_DpjBAlIudHccDMqQCrYaRFh5rO1_t-IhfEiiyUBulw62RUhJ-Zt7BilpzuQouNYlbkXXcqMRO4f06TamRwC0NInIgH3P2ewYXS9M6T7_fUJZqyKJkkQPubs1UUvr2uRiXBflMbiaKR3PAnmn_xjpjojUpPWYSKUZH3/s320/20230819_170651.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Heat your oil in a large pan until it's nice and hot, then add the bok choy, cut side down. I had to do this in two batches as to not crowd it. You want the vegetables to have plenty of room so that they brown nicely. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt92H56KhAFHjka_TshWOF4nsQ3GcnzFNCQvESsZpRH_pEbuPW2vq174Bu4DBFfYTMt-d7YYcIa0nw5DRAeWW3kcgT29q6zZlcuOncEjoD90K24EHW3jTvbrdG3ahy_0NokWeaEZJ8wFMDA2kduF7Lg3fAVLcTxT9gXLlFtKBCA0NxfiUzndLEJsoxMCGR/s4032/20230819_175756.jpg" style="letter-spacing: 0.9px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt92H56KhAFHjka_TshWOF4nsQ3GcnzFNCQvESsZpRH_pEbuPW2vq174Bu4DBFfYTMt-d7YYcIa0nw5DRAeWW3kcgT29q6zZlcuOncEjoD90K24EHW3jTvbrdG3ahy_0NokWeaEZJ8wFMDA2kduF7Lg3fAVLcTxT9gXLlFtKBCA0NxfiUzndLEJsoxMCGR/s320/20230819_175756.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a couple minutes, flip them over and let them brown on the other side.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZS41lXAWr8INXK-baO72uZi2WJqVsB12TUsLxonKNvJs9cq4v5lEswEgepGlhpRUoRRJrYbmAD99TUKJYgL-PbJI-3pefJv17Ov3zq9ktLs8P3TQYF8OVk0DI2ZdcTj0-gxkLzbzA0q4E5I1F5AFCZQG1OQ0imgX8zm6NYpffO_q5tGkiI5FbB4KOkna/s4032/20230819_175854.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZS41lXAWr8INXK-baO72uZi2WJqVsB12TUsLxonKNvJs9cq4v5lEswEgepGlhpRUoRRJrYbmAD99TUKJYgL-PbJI-3pefJv17Ov3zq9ktLs8P3TQYF8OVk0DI2ZdcTj0-gxkLzbzA0q4E5I1F5AFCZQG1OQ0imgX8zm6NYpffO_q5tGkiI5FbB4KOkna/s320/20230819_175854.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Repeat with your second batch, if necessary, and then cook the sauce slightly till it begins to thicken. Add all the bok choy back into the pan, and stir it around till it's all coated with the sauce.</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOLAToMTaR34loUCF7jgFAONzFpFcFLyTR6NAuxI4Jz673b8RcCTXbXyARoke7-X7iA1VH5YF-_l_NXL6DuYaHI0kglqcXdQj9DRX-vaVeZ14UdaJ5Q3wMREkUJQe0V4pfRWR3BRoa-IQMXxeKdPi8JL6lj-8VF_jm93-xsnMrVbSdb5uPRTivevPznr3/s4032/20230819_180423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKOLAToMTaR34loUCF7jgFAONzFpFcFLyTR6NAuxI4Jz673b8RcCTXbXyARoke7-X7iA1VH5YF-_l_NXL6DuYaHI0kglqcXdQj9DRX-vaVeZ14UdaJ5Q3wMREkUJQe0V4pfRWR3BRoa-IQMXxeKdPi8JL6lj-8VF_jm93-xsnMrVbSdb5uPRTivevPznr3/s320/20230819_180423.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds (oops, I forgot those! but they add a nice touch, so try to remember, ha!) </span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88R0KdRe2Ge1McUwF2KAkxhEoI69EB_0wiZ3xjcCCM0OI-2P8AtxUVm4sBcU6Z1iqwiOT5BMcdyogOOWR5kYSZZgPj064FT6APQEhNSbDf1nADZDq5gvM-XDjHuS6ztXkzxAvCTeFWRy6jZaaF3h-YJvmmWsv6-t_qCCn5SPzMAxlvEstLUGm6Dix2q7X/s4032/20230819_180709.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88R0KdRe2Ge1McUwF2KAkxhEoI69EB_0wiZ3xjcCCM0OI-2P8AtxUVm4sBcU6Z1iqwiOT5BMcdyogOOWR5kYSZZgPj064FT6APQEhNSbDf1nADZDq5gvM-XDjHuS6ztXkzxAvCTeFWRy6jZaaF3h-YJvmmWsv6-t_qCCn5SPzMAxlvEstLUGm6Dix2q7X/s320/20230819_180709.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">DEE-LICIOUS! </div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><b>Glazed Bok Choy</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><b><br /></b></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">pound</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">baby bok choy<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Tbsp.</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> s</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">oy sauce<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> Tbsp. </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">water<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> Tbsp. rice vinegar<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">1 Tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> tsp. sesame oil <br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">3</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">cloves</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">garlic, minced<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">2 tsp. freshly grated ginger<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">1/4</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">teaspoon red pepper flakes</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">1-2 Tbsp. olive or avocado oil</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Place the bok choy in a colander and rinse with cold water. Be sure to scrub off any dirt on the stalks or in between the leaves, then pat dry. </span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Cut each bok choy in half lengthwise.</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Combine the soy sauce, water, vinegar, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl or measuring cup. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy in a single layer, cut side down, and cook without stirring until the bottoms start to brown, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip the bok choy over and cook an additional minutes. Transfer to a plate. (I had to do this in two batches. You don't want to crowd them in the skillet, because you want them to brown nicely.)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Reduce heat to medium-low and add the sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 30 seconds or until slightly thickened whisking constantly.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Add bok choy back to the skillet and turn with tongs until the sauce glazes each bok choy halve. </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.9px;">Transfer to a platter and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.</span></span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-54171315926006066322023-08-15T01:00:00.001-04:002023-08-15T14:23:46.045-04:00Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_s5RrBSzwAf9vBukqTOEiTfFAt7yNu67Q2wLN0YIpmd4xSeXIgTFJe9G7XLcHbxrB5Ko2a71Lwfb_zVjWc89igrn9XZq-Y0NZWlD5ordFH2-kT0g3pZE0IE9sg3b8EsqKe8N5HFh-slQNSEp8QqSQJ-L7OOAXpoSXsPFexxfH9NMxgDqWHd-_5s2sXBGL/s4032/20230812_120952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_s5RrBSzwAf9vBukqTOEiTfFAt7yNu67Q2wLN0YIpmd4xSeXIgTFJe9G7XLcHbxrB5Ko2a71Lwfb_zVjWc89igrn9XZq-Y0NZWlD5ordFH2-kT0g3pZE0IE9sg3b8EsqKe8N5HFh-slQNSEp8QqSQJ-L7OOAXpoSXsPFexxfH9NMxgDqWHd-_5s2sXBGL/s320/20230812_120952.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">We were recently the recipients of a large bag of pears from friends who have two pear trees in their yard. What a gift! We've been eating them plain, putting them on salads, and I used some to bake two different cakes. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAluo6tyCQ04lC5-E9wUNt5nmECRzBUt3O8HPUJ9Xb7kjZBtdfi8Tr5hgapY2eppU07lE-0PdsB7HdbnGxLSf1bEznaFE7uddLMaUZ0nbW3CfgwrfmeFPlgQStYcZMPtALlUvuANHqJ3HE40ATXpnrlL1Lr1sUNNwebB5F8tNEfqHcxYBMbO1Ho5XoifC/s4032/20230812_120958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAluo6tyCQ04lC5-E9wUNt5nmECRzBUt3O8HPUJ9Xb7kjZBtdfi8Tr5hgapY2eppU07lE-0PdsB7HdbnGxLSf1bEznaFE7uddLMaUZ0nbW3CfgwrfmeFPlgQStYcZMPtALlUvuANHqJ3HE40ATXpnrlL1Lr1sUNNwebB5F8tNEfqHcxYBMbO1Ho5XoifC/s320/20230812_120958.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">(Half the pears were already gone when I took this picture!)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Pears and caramel go really well together, so I knew this cake would be a big hit. And it was. It's so easy to put together, (no mixer required) and I don't even peel the pears, since the skin is so thin. Just look at all that caramelly pear goodness!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZJ3jyTQ0_Ep20SXjib4gpFjXeY46l5yQcRlgj3LrBDSa7Wu8MhmkH0mD8bmOEt7L7A0FYlAjeFeYqAH31KOr9pz7wawcN2umxEVQFI2pXL99ntymjRFUSl5uyxxQSgd2aNYRw896omWwtma_m-aD0nNIIXAloWYAOek8yF3f3Atuc6lh6H895nSGuFx0/s4032/20230812_110350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZJ3jyTQ0_Ep20SXjib4gpFjXeY46l5yQcRlgj3LrBDSa7Wu8MhmkH0mD8bmOEt7L7A0FYlAjeFeYqAH31KOr9pz7wawcN2umxEVQFI2pXL99ntymjRFUSl5uyxxQSgd2aNYRw896omWwtma_m-aD0nNIIXAloWYAOek8yF3f3Atuc6lh6H895nSGuFx0/s320/20230812_110350.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Add some batter, bake it up, then let it rest for a bit</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjYBrHWfScr4ljArWxU4TAIbOrqeKfYBJ-wacLuRpGoDv1Mg_ABzw-Nnt8zbDG937Dg4l4u0ym3L_sHFm4Ym7dRjBj0j_spUj7bcZB8Jdj_ugJdtK2LzVTXnxL7LwyemVgvlvSin89SZchzW_HvrYLlJ7NFrD7PbtH3W4eQ8k7dctI9BabgeSoanJLdFw/s4032/20230812_115804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjYBrHWfScr4ljArWxU4TAIbOrqeKfYBJ-wacLuRpGoDv1Mg_ABzw-Nnt8zbDG937Dg4l4u0ym3L_sHFm4Ym7dRjBj0j_spUj7bcZB8Jdj_ugJdtK2LzVTXnxL7LwyemVgvlvSin89SZchzW_HvrYLlJ7NFrD7PbtH3W4eQ8k7dctI9BabgeSoanJLdFw/s320/20230812_115804.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">before you bravely flip it over onto a plate! I couldn't flip and take a photo at the same time, ha! Guess I need an assistant.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rjfNJjpn1etPlak5EbIm9IjYhYjEqU3eTmZjkdFNMXHESUPKMrNLxPAVXqXUAnXlE9_7kzUHXVJDI4xQevRPd1N1MUEf2FirBL0QsTXL2e6s6ZMhkObP3Jz_7i8pkByFa3M_ZF5yQxKn_ZCmi95pa9Sp7Z9WUWruRmd-SET1n0x7l74ZR8xHeLJpnoxE/s4032/20230812_120922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rjfNJjpn1etPlak5EbIm9IjYhYjEqU3eTmZjkdFNMXHESUPKMrNLxPAVXqXUAnXlE9_7kzUHXVJDI4xQevRPd1N1MUEf2FirBL0QsTXL2e6s6ZMhkObP3Jz_7i8pkByFa3M_ZF5yQxKn_ZCmi95pa9Sp7Z9WUWruRmd-SET1n0x7l74ZR8xHeLJpnoxE/s320/20230812_120922.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">If you need an impressive dessert, look no further than this. We especially loved how the caramel gets kind of crunchy on the outside edge of the cake - yum! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzVMSmt5zNdibBCFoNmes0dJLXapQZVrzjoENqVQpzmgRCnEKa6r7P5PqDXzf37Rn_JoiOb3irFi3T3L4W4uUIWi9jMu1IrzuL0IhiDWsqYH4LWbr0511PQwZbG9uMUvA8PZt86O2Y7bfl94qh7F1Xp6ha4WrZajSIKBTWK045duxskH_RsBAQCHx1prF/s4032/20230812_120934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzVMSmt5zNdibBCFoNmes0dJLXapQZVrzjoENqVQpzmgRCnEKa6r7P5PqDXzf37Rn_JoiOb3irFi3T3L4W4uUIWi9jMu1IrzuL0IhiDWsqYH4LWbr0511PQwZbG9uMUvA8PZt86O2Y7bfl94qh7F1Xp6ha4WrZajSIKBTWK045duxskH_RsBAQCHx1prF/s320/20230812_120934.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">We loved this with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream, but whipped cream would be a great garnish, too. (And eating it plain is also a great option.)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIxOF1T6jWPk-9dMf1h7twa6OFmhsNPHSH72xmwRFBdP6eZzi6_B72jVsqsSQbsGnpfSOwn6_lofSzh3leRgsOxzpHmWmednUywgNMeqKLp77PSYE2S3-1mdCmHwkH_KMyMX6Y1URbezNacMoyDtJ9TM-Kt6Ofg8AL9bzTHTPUSUiFP7Gk0FQfHCUP40q/s4032/20230812_194214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIxOF1T6jWPk-9dMf1h7twa6OFmhsNPHSH72xmwRFBdP6eZzi6_B72jVsqsSQbsGnpfSOwn6_lofSzh3leRgsOxzpHmWmednUywgNMeqKLp77PSYE2S3-1mdCmHwkH_KMyMX6Y1URbezNacMoyDtJ9TM-Kt6Ofg8AL9bzTHTPUSUiFP7Gk0FQfHCUP40q/s320/20230812_194214.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Enjoy!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Caramel Pear Upside Down Cake</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup dark brown sugar<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1/4 cup</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"> butter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">2 Tbsp. heavy cream<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1-2 pears, thinly sliced (or 1 can pears)<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1 cup flour<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">2 tsp. baking powder<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1/4 tsp. salt<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1 cup sugar<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">3 eggs<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1/2 tsp vanilla <br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">1/3 cup vegetable or avocado oil</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In a greased 9 inch cake pan, arrange the pears slices in a circle, starting from the outer edge. Set aside.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">In a small saucepan over medium low heat, melt the brown sugar and butter together. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">Once it begins to bubble, swirl the pan and lightly stir to make sure all the sugar is dissolved. Add the cream, and stir to incorporate.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Gently pour the caramel over the pear slices.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Into a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and oil until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk well until no streaks of flour remain. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Carefully pour the cake batter on top of the pear slices. Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes then invert onto a serving plate. Allow to cool completely, or serve slightly warm, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.</span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-78366095689991254572023-08-02T01:00:00.001-04:002023-08-02T16:15:33.588-04:00Roasted Potato "Salad" with Dijon Vinaigrette<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyA2zm5tCwcAP9Xm4ygW36eOXKJGZSWJZNxJuACYIPM9wsEOrKPTXmzwVJ--BIPjRPIMkonL7juSeYcQgXwfNqzqh3fmPGC0wjo7lR0yKe-Do95DwGCNnBbzA_3I6OAfOIXMSJ7wAXzr5fsHf3lhE2rMuUTdYuGsUza0Lox_0gvlF6FktxSLO5Oi5rtAxi/s4032/20230722_190416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyA2zm5tCwcAP9Xm4ygW36eOXKJGZSWJZNxJuACYIPM9wsEOrKPTXmzwVJ--BIPjRPIMkonL7juSeYcQgXwfNqzqh3fmPGC0wjo7lR0yKe-Do95DwGCNnBbzA_3I6OAfOIXMSJ7wAXzr5fsHf3lhE2rMuUTdYuGsUza0Lox_0gvlF6FktxSLO5Oi5rtAxi/s320/20230722_190416.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here's another great summer salad recipe for your next al fresco dining adventure. This time, potatoes get the royal treatment -- roasted to perfection, then tossed with a light dressing, bacon, chives and cheese. It's a great change of pace from heavy mayo-based potato salads. </span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Mb8_BAwuyY1dTD0Ufi6fke7m0qTP6gTrvsk9AjxOBF2AdDP1l_icBBq9JGdL1EAUHA3Uku7HUCN0WynDBCXOvkIQC6c9OIOrzWMC95vST_G-yYeXGCfaebECodL89siEEaHyOX7BujGxcJ6UcdYwp6RKujjTD2FBWsRvnJCGZJd0avqMpmgeMngpIUTN/s4032/20230722_190906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Mb8_BAwuyY1dTD0Ufi6fke7m0qTP6gTrvsk9AjxOBF2AdDP1l_icBBq9JGdL1EAUHA3Uku7HUCN0WynDBCXOvkIQC6c9OIOrzWMC95vST_G-yYeXGCfaebECodL89siEEaHyOX7BujGxcJ6UcdYwp6RKujjTD2FBWsRvnJCGZJd0avqMpmgeMngpIUTN/s320/20230722_190906.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This side dish goes well with any kind of meat: we loved it with both pork tenderloin and chicken, and it would be especially good with steak. You'll get the best results for this using Yukon Gold potatoes - they have a delicious creamy interior that roasts up beautifully and quickly in the oven. (Using the oven in summer is the only downside of this recipe. I suppose you could try air frying the potatoes but my air fryer wouldn't be big enough to do them all in one batch. So I used the oven and then we ate outside! ha!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5Ba-COSYjYP-SG0MyBmSiuZDyVtjQ3puNL_hFGhrVV9pAugAwFnaSLDzaVpcE8EbrLhJ5jxOEqvtdTayYpeVaog2dKlWjeaJIveih8k_URTObrDoxGbHzd1o7ajj-9RVTuxzK7j_e9oiYZMLxLUgHIfsKDL0qga4LHMuJyc1fg3Q8TyFvNbTsOcmMvqL/s4032/20230722_105542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5Ba-COSYjYP-SG0MyBmSiuZDyVtjQ3puNL_hFGhrVV9pAugAwFnaSLDzaVpcE8EbrLhJ5jxOEqvtdTayYpeVaog2dKlWjeaJIveih8k_URTObrDoxGbHzd1o7ajj-9RVTuxzK7j_e9oiYZMLxLUgHIfsKDL0qga4LHMuJyc1fg3Q8TyFvNbTsOcmMvqL/s320/20230722_105542.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Toss the potatoes with olive oil and salt, then roast them in an even layer. I also broiled them for a couple minutes to get a nice blistery effect. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5L3effLoqhzA1bMqbQKg3gMr5A9vrcv2EZZ1TuQlG-DPXPGj4qkpW3YwCmfJb13A3HJ9S4t7Dr98omOad34MNCD3WNVdNe7w0mKTfSsPhbpxerhEFxXxi9KLWlrckWQpCZ2b1H76qRfMtZtZzu5cHymBtHpv85WbbFMlt4-l4t-05RL5Oaaan1BwT_KJ/s4032/20230722_105838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5L3effLoqhzA1bMqbQKg3gMr5A9vrcv2EZZ1TuQlG-DPXPGj4qkpW3YwCmfJb13A3HJ9S4t7Dr98omOad34MNCD3WNVdNe7w0mKTfSsPhbpxerhEFxXxi9KLWlrckWQpCZ2b1H76qRfMtZtZzu5cHymBtHpv85WbbFMlt4-l4t-05RL5Oaaan1BwT_KJ/s320/20230722_105838.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, then top with the cheese so it can get a little melty on the hot potatoes! Yum.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8n1pxkr9Fuq1odCRa-w4MXyTWlUFLNlyQczGetxUH1QCFLtmdBUmUUCHO_Cc8WCDDIKv2Nq28KbEfmigGGqJEr4weNj348nuqu6BPGQURxtRMrE5Iw1RHq0AzmzdbZbxDbG_Vh_C5FIeLu4ZffriR46sOcC0gqqow3C6PFZY25-itWWfAe9Ds8TKD4fR/s4032/20230722_105934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8n1pxkr9Fuq1odCRa-w4MXyTWlUFLNlyQczGetxUH1QCFLtmdBUmUUCHO_Cc8WCDDIKv2Nq28KbEfmigGGqJEr4weNj348nuqu6BPGQURxtRMrE5Iw1RHq0AzmzdbZbxDbG_Vh_C5FIeLu4ZffriR46sOcC0gqqow3C6PFZY25-itWWfAe9Ds8TKD4fR/s320/20230722_105934.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Drizzle with the dressing. Mix it all up together so all the pieces are coated with the dressing, then add the bacon and chives. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Voila! That's all there is to it. So simply, and such good flavor. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wTmYP9uRS-eikmNPcZ0NSj7_idthg7hHfRiCj9nZ3sOy5SZPImgTKAEs3vrPach5FH6h1G5c2CsOGX0PW3R-Ty24CIwrXY5EzoFlupAiAOqNioQSY10e7yUz-XLQ5Aes0dghzE6bI9MRn26YuJyqYnkRCxGy9FO2KAEwi_lWdCfXR3my7VinKfVUnU58/s4032/20230722_110043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wTmYP9uRS-eikmNPcZ0NSj7_idthg7hHfRiCj9nZ3sOy5SZPImgTKAEs3vrPach5FH6h1G5c2CsOGX0PW3R-Ty24CIwrXY5EzoFlupAiAOqNioQSY10e7yUz-XLQ5Aes0dghzE6bI9MRn26YuJyqYnkRCxGy9FO2KAEwi_lWdCfXR3my7VinKfVUnU58/s320/20230722_110043.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">You'll for sure want to taste test one of these beauties before you transfer it to a serving dish! </span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSUUdEZeSY6TXpjgERrMzMJryqjYP1C7iE_ahG-vfv2YP1cogIcT4g20m7k9r3MuudSGkn1L2Nfg8MVM_fAwwnElrdvNhQeYX2g6M8Ul4jB5uL2LtNKnh-z3WSnaZLK1SlBO87_G1BSeBNFPHGpQjc9JfC09HdPkmSYlV6xa1KsvEg85btFfxpLvvqOBB/s4032/20230722_190615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSUUdEZeSY6TXpjgERrMzMJryqjYP1C7iE_ahG-vfv2YP1cogIcT4g20m7k9r3MuudSGkn1L2Nfg8MVM_fAwwnElrdvNhQeYX2g6M8Ul4jB5uL2LtNKnh-z3WSnaZLK1SlBO87_G1BSeBNFPHGpQjc9JfC09HdPkmSYlV6xa1KsvEg85btFfxpLvvqOBB/s320/20230722_190615.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Here's to many more nights eating outside yet this summer - and many more roasted potato salads!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Roasted Potato "Salad" with Dijon Viniagrette</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u>Potatoes:</u></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2-3</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">pounds</span> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Yukon gold potatoes</span><span style="color: #414042; font-style: inherit;">,</span><span style="color: #414042; font-style: inherit;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; opacity: 1; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">unpeeled and cut into wedges </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">tablespoons</span> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">olive oil</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #414042; font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #414042; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 20px 0px 15px !important; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Dressing:<br /></u></span>2 tsp.<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dijon mustard<br /></span>1<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tbsp.</span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">fresh lemon juice<br /></span>1<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tbsp.</span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">apple cider or balsamic vinegar<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Tbsp.</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">olive oil<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">¼</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">tsp.</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">salt<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pinch</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-2" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">of black pepper</span></span></span></div><div><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><u>Accompaniments:</u></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">, feta, or Queso Fresca (you can also leave cheese out!)</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: inherit;">2-3 Tbsp. f</span><span style="font-style: inherit;">inely chopped fresh chives</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">4-6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Preheat the oven to 400 and place a large, rimmed baking sheet in the oven.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: inherit;">In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. </span><span style="font-style: inherit;">Put the potatoes on the hot baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and bake for and additional 10 minutes, until the potatoes are golden and tender.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Set the broiler to high. Place the potatoes near the heat source and broil for several minutes until the potato skins are blistered and toasty. (This is an optional step.)</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">While the potatoes are baking, make the dressing by whisking together the Dijon, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Chop the chives and cook and chop the bacon.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: inherit;">When the potatoes are finished cooking, scrape them into a shallow bowl or serving platter. If using cheese, sprinkle it immediately over the warm potatoes so it melts slightly. Drizzle the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently to combine. </span><span style="font-style: inherit;">Garnish with bacon crumbles and chives. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 8 side dish servings. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Recipe Source</i><span style="font-style: inherit;">: Adapted from </span><a href="https://www.melskitchencafe.com/roasted-potato-salad-with-simple-dijon-dressing-and-bacon/" style="font-style: inherit;" target="_blank">Mel's Kitchen Cafe</a></span></div><div><span style="font-style: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-78813883528191563092023-07-25T01:00:00.001-04:002023-07-25T11:47:45.748-04:00Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1w3596cuXFJt7eUYlotX3k_0KFe_2S574IM7j1kcfMJEa6yzkmO58hXqemtsZh4RfwMbNgyO17rGkkXkm6l_8I4Rv8VUw5978cqY0uRfaqCQ9gKf26UI_nyZ-R7mB3lLggmEGbgf0GvfUxhyouWOAR4Y7qoGp2fpg4EtkNjeGyqLI_bZeQST86u1CYC7K/s4032/20230716_124703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1w3596cuXFJt7eUYlotX3k_0KFe_2S574IM7j1kcfMJEa6yzkmO58hXqemtsZh4RfwMbNgyO17rGkkXkm6l_8I4Rv8VUw5978cqY0uRfaqCQ9gKf26UI_nyZ-R7mB3lLggmEGbgf0GvfUxhyouWOAR4Y7qoGp2fpg4EtkNjeGyqLI_bZeQST86u1CYC7K/s320/20230716_124703.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This is one of the best side dishes I have made in a long time. Well, this, and the roasted potato "salad" that's going to be coming your way next. This is the summer of great sides! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I made this wonderful salad for our July 4 weekend, and it won rave reviews. My pre-teen nephew gushed, "this tastes just like Chipotle!" If you have pre-teens, you know this is high praise. In fact, that whole dinner that night, which included <a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2009/06/grilled-rubbed-pork.html" target="_blank">grilled rubbed pork</a>, <a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2017/02/dinner-party-green-beans.html" target="_blank">garlic green beans</a>, and fruit salad, left us with these empty dishes. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2MSYCbccnD-c7CciZQLCuOKBupNVpKaGJUzTgX6ds3xbkdLLbnDbBoShAZ8XbH_khoU1c-_FLCsxsUc0B1Brt1AfcuBX_yRgynbzrr8WQDV5vogLOo4y27acjU3sCpBRfB-I17xaeBiHbL879o3-kasSfKIRsu_cKKSf54bbZ6kyL6jB1JIz9ZWc-ugt/s4032/20230701_184342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2MSYCbccnD-c7CciZQLCuOKBupNVpKaGJUzTgX6ds3xbkdLLbnDbBoShAZ8XbH_khoU1c-_FLCsxsUc0B1Brt1AfcuBX_yRgynbzrr8WQDV5vogLOo4y27acjU3sCpBRfB-I17xaeBiHbL879o3-kasSfKIRsu_cKKSf54bbZ6kyL6jB1JIz9ZWc-ugt/s320/20230701_184342.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">That's a ringing endorsement!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Another endorsement came from our son, who ate several helpings on his birthday later in July, and who immediately asked for the recipe. So, that should be enough encouragement to get you to make this salad, already!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Corn, pasta, bacon, avocado, black beans, and a creamy, slightly kicky dressing - they all add up to more than the sum of its parts. It is SO good. Cook the bacon, then saute the corn in a dry skillet so that you get it partly "charred." (You could probably also saute it some bacon grease! ooh! up the ante!)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I've only used frozen corn, which is what I'm calling for in the recipe, because it's so convenient, but I bet the flavor factor would be even better if you used corn on the cob, and grilled it first... but even if you go the convenient route like I do, you will be overcome and overwhelmed by how good this is.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">While the pasta cooks, chop up all your "greens" - green onion, cilantro, jalapeno.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mf6K2btM4azitOvazl6yvmUhmqJ8ansasFU9aVKePjLOLoiZeSASZ5jQfwKbibz-bsF2dpGyPiM2YeSvIXEaKUwIsHdQ2m5bzNJjHq48n02a4rpG9_WOAAr1JsfukGdnlbiwPsXN927eVtzUDzZrTY5AausIKhSwlKdO8ptQuuaX_tr8Txccdw71oCom/s4032/20230716_121340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Mf6K2btM4azitOvazl6yvmUhmqJ8ansasFU9aVKePjLOLoiZeSASZ5jQfwKbibz-bsF2dpGyPiM2YeSvIXEaKUwIsHdQ2m5bzNJjHq48n02a4rpG9_WOAAr1JsfukGdnlbiwPsXN927eVtzUDzZrTY5AausIKhSwlKdO8ptQuuaX_tr8Txccdw71oCom/s320/20230716_121340.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When the pasta is done, drain it well and add it to a big bowl, then add the corn, bacon, black beans, and your greens.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYom5g0QdAUml1qIf5vyX39E7yOGZccGJk12yl-xjaq9ORZZPErquQfs1FpGhzbBl6Kc6nkrCu3pP_ROSEueydlusIWcZt2193O4DkKO8zGFVfTbvAYJw_ju4zcKhDrN0HlcQuDcPqgkJFwJoObefZdMb-0RFATEyPwW_ET_o1tKWJ6Pd-Jkflu6MH03P/s4032/20230716_123721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYom5g0QdAUml1qIf5vyX39E7yOGZccGJk12yl-xjaq9ORZZPErquQfs1FpGhzbBl6Kc6nkrCu3pP_ROSEueydlusIWcZt2193O4DkKO8zGFVfTbvAYJw_ju4zcKhDrN0HlcQuDcPqgkJFwJoObefZdMb-0RFATEyPwW_ET_o1tKWJ6Pd-Jkflu6MH03P/s320/20230716_123721.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Stir up the dressing ingredients and add about 3/4 of it to the salad.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrPlPYy9BikiWkYuGlHDlCavMcTno8xnrKavroEuJb2I-gLtiNtP1tqvuU5ex0ND36dzQ9VxuWhCKk8_GR7UsXO9o7iFzjRTfL0BaWWzH0AtbygSp8LClXBpInZ1X6lk9r-V2EmBPCZ1TXLnesuj_jOKr0clqaP6vyZ4J3xTMSsmKe0US7Biz2PN8ZlRB/s4032/20230716_123811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrPlPYy9BikiWkYuGlHDlCavMcTno8xnrKavroEuJb2I-gLtiNtP1tqvuU5ex0ND36dzQ9VxuWhCKk8_GR7UsXO9o7iFzjRTfL0BaWWzH0AtbygSp8LClXBpInZ1X6lk9r-V2EmBPCZ1TXLnesuj_jOKr0clqaP6vyZ4J3xTMSsmKe0US7Biz2PN8ZlRB/s320/20230716_123811.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Then add the chopped avocado and the rest of the dressing, and lightly stir it to combine.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkX7WQkbz4pNyHhUIw-tH2pacyPeuT-NtwKIHsdu8K_cTm1YgNp2wAO0jYvKneGKyND6sEu6U2Kpe4Tq53YVaDjM1oR4tbfAQ18cRl8xynXqNCgTxfYFcrPwV0SnT2OkSW3X_qI_EAbJYr3nu7za-bX7dwLV7WFuhlRB0h1Tu91ZODyNaNAW-RFi9_8DGQ/s4032/20230716_124144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkX7WQkbz4pNyHhUIw-tH2pacyPeuT-NtwKIHsdu8K_cTm1YgNp2wAO0jYvKneGKyND6sEu6U2Kpe4Tq53YVaDjM1oR4tbfAQ18cRl8xynXqNCgTxfYFcrPwV0SnT2OkSW3X_qI_EAbJYr3nu7za-bX7dwLV7WFuhlRB0h1Tu91ZODyNaNAW-RFi9_8DGQ/s320/20230716_124144.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Top with some queso fresca (Mexican cheese) or even feta, and be prepared to delight yourself and everyone who eats this!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIyZ6hARs5qUbykggYqgqL-C6OAFo-05ilnM9-XUDPd7NpfIs0PSO_3PkZNT2oJnrJ594FuSkII3RWANsgg7kZfXKmXr67lEClpvcvIPtqz1WkaNv6OOq-zV5JG8SYR_1mFwr7KD_zftoVd2SsppTCshZZkyf4puz4kh5DhuZnFVA4RtifP1AuJ1Et39Q/s4032/20230716_124641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIyZ6hARs5qUbykggYqgqL-C6OAFo-05ilnM9-XUDPd7NpfIs0PSO_3PkZNT2oJnrJ594FuSkII3RWANsgg7kZfXKmXr67lEClpvcvIPtqz1WkaNv6OOq-zV5JG8SYR_1mFwr7KD_zftoVd2SsppTCshZZkyf4puz4kh5DhuZnFVA4RtifP1AuJ1Et39Q/s320/20230716_124641.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Salad:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 cups farfalle, campanelle, or other medium sized pasta shape (dry)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 cups frozen corn (or freshly cut off the cob)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/3 cup sliced green onions</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup chopped cilantro</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1-2 Tbsp. diced jalapeno pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">6 sliced bacon, cooked and chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 avocado, chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup queso fresco or feta</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Dressing:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup mayonnaise</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp. cumin</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp. smoked paprika</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp. chili powder</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp. sriracha or chili garlic sauce</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">salt and pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For the dressing, combine the mayo, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and hot sauce in a small bowl or medium measuring cup. Stir well, then add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust hot sauce as well to your preference.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For the salad, cook the pasta in salted boiling water til al dente. Drain completely.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Meanwhile, saute the corn in a dry skillet over medium high heat. Put the corn in the skillet, then let it sit for a few minutes to develop a "char" before stirring. Cook for just a minute or so after the char develops. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When the pasta is done, transfer it to a large bowl, then add the corn, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, bacon, and black beans. Add about 3/4 of the dressing, then stir well to combine. Add the avocado and the rest of the dressing, then fold together til everything is evenly distributed. Top with the queso fresco or feta, and serve! Makes 6-8 side dish servings.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><br /></p></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-54971182635782506222023-06-26T01:00:00.002-04:002023-06-26T12:51:24.336-04:00Dijon Pork Blade Steaks<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkSxGj4qi1xpn_F2Gbc0jCLCv6pZygC6q71djBzVD_zN4MXTXdZ_-v8YFmuh_UX9DHt2zddq53nGPfLjLmBY1v1hi5fKEyAJjoaQm7BujkZCD65Pi5Fvjlzj16EgOY5GihZ6ftUEA9edz-u_YW5BHeWXYoCsUyNAwfwCBhQ7jMD7E6M9IeYtNj8DAxEvi/s4032/20230625_185358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkSxGj4qi1xpn_F2Gbc0jCLCv6pZygC6q71djBzVD_zN4MXTXdZ_-v8YFmuh_UX9DHt2zddq53nGPfLjLmBY1v1hi5fKEyAJjoaQm7BujkZCD65Pi5Fvjlzj16EgOY5GihZ6ftUEA9edz-u_YW5BHeWXYoCsUyNAwfwCBhQ7jMD7E6M9IeYtNj8DAxEvi/s320/20230625_185358.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">I will admit, I had never heard of, not to mention cooked, pork blade steaks, until recently. Our local grocery ran a special on buying "half a hog" and so I took advantage of it, and there was a package of these in the mix. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUjjhLKm2xnfl_bm_7es8IoAysPW2jQUvPskuu6yhmGAUrBKCZKwJNT2-xHT1MIrEm6QTkg4yzbhCZAbf6uadvKpXs7DSb4CJKxU7-RpLl9UqcCF2Gul2-ZxBiVN76MUGMMstmD9iJ0VT8DFs9f4xGYaZ-3f2b8vndhrkSMEUtUBH60PT47Cy5g9gyrlO/s4032/20230625_185410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUjjhLKm2xnfl_bm_7es8IoAysPW2jQUvPskuu6yhmGAUrBKCZKwJNT2-xHT1MIrEm6QTkg4yzbhCZAbf6uadvKpXs7DSb4CJKxU7-RpLl9UqcCF2Gul2-ZxBiVN76MUGMMstmD9iJ0VT8DFs9f4xGYaZ-3f2b8vndhrkSMEUtUBH60PT47Cy5g9gyrlO/s320/20230625_185410.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">After some quick research, I learned that p</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><dfn style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal;">ork steaks</dfn> are carved from a particularly flavorful cut of pork - the pork shoulder near the neck. </span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">They typically contain part of the shoulder blade bone which is why they are often called <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">pork shoulder blade steaks</span>. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">As opposed to the denser and easy to overcook picnic shoulder the pork shoulder blade cut is nicely marbled and exceptionally tender.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px 0px 26px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />I can attest to this! We really enjoyed these steaks after they were marinated and grilled - and they're SO big that we will have at least one more meal with them. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px 0px 26px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukf4ZIN1lEBQqjlvZ5SWbHMsNDhtS9rAxtgUyxFVHiBNKPhMtxrq9OT2Gp2Qqe2rtoUVLpMgq4Rc00LNaaRGE3GLzSywyFeFFIyOKvkC29SCMma8_2aqHu2R0aCsVn43UcNGNH-jHaOUh74dVYKohsbCW-wgwyKea5jUljPsKgBGFlscdOmFO1qJnsUfA/s4032/20230625_184035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukf4ZIN1lEBQqjlvZ5SWbHMsNDhtS9rAxtgUyxFVHiBNKPhMtxrq9OT2Gp2Qqe2rtoUVLpMgq4Rc00LNaaRGE3GLzSywyFeFFIyOKvkC29SCMma8_2aqHu2R0aCsVn43UcNGNH-jHaOUh74dVYKohsbCW-wgwyKea5jUljPsKgBGFlscdOmFO1qJnsUfA/s320/20230625_184035.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px 0px 26px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I especially liked this marinade - made with pantry ingredients, the mustard pairs nicely with the pork and the thyme and onions add even more flavor. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px 0px 26px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2a93EneWDe8oNHFIh4qD-Hteg0avNsUU7Q5QfyspjD1Q25KI0uaKBIvRH6qvjsUCLtQ8OyeGZ4-T4UA8fFvbyf_4I4CoViXMjPlaWdGtT2LJPxPp2Z2_7Q7J91rt68613mfMBJbA5cYXV-oyZ6H4_x_6XX8QunJ4H3mPDBDglQb9g7Zs135IQMmbjLlsq/s4032/20230625_182137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2a93EneWDe8oNHFIh4qD-Hteg0avNsUU7Q5QfyspjD1Q25KI0uaKBIvRH6qvjsUCLtQ8OyeGZ4-T4UA8fFvbyf_4I4CoViXMjPlaWdGtT2LJPxPp2Z2_7Q7J91rt68613mfMBJbA5cYXV-oyZ6H4_x_6XX8QunJ4H3mPDBDglQb9g7Zs135IQMmbjLlsq/s320/20230625_182137.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px 0px 26px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I liked serving this with roasted potatoes and green beans for a Nicoise-y vibe.<br />I think the leftovers would be great taco filling, or make a great sandwich, or could just be recycled as is.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px 0px 26px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUmfYCuEgzPeREoprJlwoyNwET8UtVhz4SocsAP2bHJPAI8AsZYVatHaIRuPIm9Edy-Su5SBIY_ejZWA7M4pJEWMtEsUr1VlGSEsXUKqe8Vh-1avO1-BXoO1fFoQO2IQlh2Oq0vj0R3nqWRsHkaVhU7wgQ98pQsARqqyGtgsUoLrrjq1vG3imY7jXT0YR/s4032/20230625_185421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEUmfYCuEgzPeREoprJlwoyNwET8UtVhz4SocsAP2bHJPAI8AsZYVatHaIRuPIm9Edy-Su5SBIY_ejZWA7M4pJEWMtEsUr1VlGSEsXUKqe8Vh-1avO1-BXoO1fFoQO2IQlh2Oq0vj0R3nqWRsHkaVhU7wgQ98pQsARqqyGtgsUoLrrjq1vG3imY7jXT0YR/s320/20230625_185421.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px 0px 26px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />If you've never grilled pork blade steaks before, give it a try. They are delicious, easy, and one of the most tender cuts of pork I've eaten.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Dijon Pork Blade Steaks</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"> cup apple cider vinegar<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">4 Tbsp. Dijon mustard<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">12 cup olive oil<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">3 Tbsp. brown sugar<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">1 Tbsp. thyme<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">1/3 cup thinly sliced white onion (about 1/4 of a large onion)<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">4 pork blade steaks </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;">Place the blade steaks on a large rimmed cookie sheet. Salt and pepper to taste (it's ok to be liberal with the seasoning!). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><br /></span>In a measuring cup, combine the vinegar, mustard, oil, brown sugar and thyme. Whisk well to incorporate the oil. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Pour the marinade evenly over the steaks. Top with the sliced onions.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Place pan in the refrigerator and let meat marinate for 4-24 hours. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Heat the grill to 375 and grill the steaks for about 6-8 minutes each side, turning once. Cook until the internal temperature is 145 degrees, then let the steaks rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Serves 6-8.</span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-62665661265202282932023-05-31T01:00:00.001-04:002023-06-01T12:54:43.445-04:00Coconut Curry Salmon<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVtjcTFvHf01le2iiP2eyIu6k9bSyGmoG5nK0sVGzqzS1jMCfJbikX9ex7nT-PYobe7YG6AKTciY4TKPKlqMEehqDNIhOHr-ldkYQ-7UvODftQY1xIA6IDvkbajXJhIT3b5ydLTsHBgqKSbxO3OoldApKhu73-ad5W2GmdgT9H0xFsIlAkAIkzSlb-g/s4032/20230321_190201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVtjcTFvHf01le2iiP2eyIu6k9bSyGmoG5nK0sVGzqzS1jMCfJbikX9ex7nT-PYobe7YG6AKTciY4TKPKlqMEehqDNIhOHr-ldkYQ-7UvODftQY1xIA6IDvkbajXJhIT3b5ydLTsHBgqKSbxO3OoldApKhu73-ad5W2GmdgT9H0xFsIlAkAIkzSlb-g/s320/20230321_190201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Welcome to my new favorite salmon recipe. I love salmon so much, that I don't "dress it up" too often. My usual method is to smear it with a light pat of butter and cover in salt and pepper and throw it in the oven. But I do love red curry, and so when I saw this recipe on the amazing cooking blog Pinch of Yum (written by a fellow Minnesotan!), I knew I had to try it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxb6gMriJ8iAR7JVWJmnWmz64VAnGB8ASY45ubT8M5e8cxBtkz5TkwJVuWSm4skVDDIO_avT2zkNObCIqUKiYv4QEZwe5POEmU_fVUBd_OXn77m8hWBuyYhwqyaZ71LNxY7P-YKCLxk1Sri3cqooVWmKVaEQV4bdSDStKnIXlXX0ubHAePirhoCM2rHQ/s4032/20230321_190233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxb6gMriJ8iAR7JVWJmnWmz64VAnGB8ASY45ubT8M5e8cxBtkz5TkwJVuWSm4skVDDIO_avT2zkNObCIqUKiYv4QEZwe5POEmU_fVUBd_OXn77m8hWBuyYhwqyaZ71LNxY7P-YKCLxk1Sri3cqooVWmKVaEQV4bdSDStKnIXlXX0ubHAePirhoCM2rHQ/s320/20230321_190233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The salmon gets coated in a paste of spices and then baked at a high temp quickly - watch yours so it doesn't dry out. Dry salmon = gross. You want it flaky but tender and still with a little color. If you don't have a meat thermometer, they are pretty useful for things like this that you don't want to overcook!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkBCKwF-PDlfvsVksLpy-SibyPVrql-hLz_uXXeeYPrpgSwXXsnZPPBbAEzgn1mEFYp9KpDxlJliZEeuRJ3Rdn6ULzKmgc84-s28IqYiIpgVQeB5q5ZBSVM98IQqU5CpqLfD_2pxoQfyJocPwEL-DZbbLYKEKcfxrXkqOSI6cOPoEfDNYtIY9aRZzmg/s4032/20230321_190251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkBCKwF-PDlfvsVksLpy-SibyPVrql-hLz_uXXeeYPrpgSwXXsnZPPBbAEzgn1mEFYp9KpDxlJliZEeuRJ3Rdn6ULzKmgc84-s28IqYiIpgVQeB5q5ZBSVM98IQqU5CpqLfD_2pxoQfyJocPwEL-DZbbLYKEKcfxrXkqOSI6cOPoEfDNYtIY9aRZzmg/s320/20230321_190251.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>But the real star here is the red coconut curry sauce. Oh my word. I could drink this. I love red curry - have you made the <a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2017/02/butternut-squash-curry-soup-with-shrimp.html" target="_blank">curry butternut soup</a>? - and the creamy coconut milk makes this divine. Then there's lemongrass, ginger, garlic, fish sauce - those are all an added bonus that make this sauce sing! Throw in some chopped spinach at the end, and serve it over rice, and you have a wonderfully easy, fast, delicious dinner! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">(Note: I had a lot of sauce leftover, so the next night I added some raw shrimp to the sauce, and warmed it until the shrimp were cooked through. I served it over the leftover rice with a side veg. We loved it! If you wanted to make it seem like a "different" meal, you could add rice noodles and bok choy or another good stir fry vegetable!)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Coconut Curry Salmon</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Salmon:<br />1 1/2 pounds salmon<br />1 Tbsp. brown sugar<br />1 tsp. curry powder<br />1/2 tsp. garlic powder<br />1/2 tsp. onion powder<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />2 tsp. olive oil</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Coconut Curry:<br />1 Tbsp. olive oil<br />2 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 small knob of ginger, grated<br />1 Tbsp. lemongrass paste<br />1 Tbsp. brown sugar<br />1 Tbsp. red curry paste<br />1 can coconut milk<br />2 Tbsp. fish sauce<br />zest and juice of 1-2 limes<br />3-4 cups fresh spinach, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="color: #4d4d4d;">For the salmon:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></span><span style="color: #4d4d4d;">Combine the brown sugar, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and olive oil in a small bowl or ramekin. Stir until it makes a paste, then rub it liberally over the salmon flesh. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d;">Place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 6-12 minutes at 475, placing the baking sheet in the top 6 inches of the oven. Salmon should be cooked to between 125-135 degrees. It will continue to cook after you've removed it from the oven, so don't overcook.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></span><span style="color: #4d4d4d;">While the salmon bakes, make the coconut curry sauce. </span><span style="color: #4d4d4d;">Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass paste; sauté for 3 minutes. Add brown sugar and curry paste; sauté for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, then fish sauce, lime juice, and lime zest to taste. Add spinach and stir into the sauce until wilted.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></span><span style="color: #4d4d4d;">Serve salmon over rice, covered with the sauce, and additional lime juice if you like. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #4d4d4d;"><i>Recipe Source</i>: <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/coconut-curry-salmon" target="_blank">Pinch of Yum</a></span></span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-75842021023565565732023-05-22T01:00:00.003-04:002023-05-22T14:48:05.449-04:00Custard-Filled Cookie Cups<div style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.8em 0px 0.4em !important; padding: 20px 0px 0px !important; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfapIHOOxukuFENt_chYXpLemr_wzeYGCEmvzoAaqez9NJiqpr7O8gp0eaR9BAp39iQqFIqOK5Q96QZ1izncOppj20oPDXvdlNIUYclg1A1jEDkUXQw11ahMf26g2fFXNKNcaCZ2TegZ3ERNvqsEGMz6tnm7Z_4LGULE5fLiRc8rTLoHs6eIq2cbWCg/s4032/20230520_191005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfapIHOOxukuFENt_chYXpLemr_wzeYGCEmvzoAaqez9NJiqpr7O8gp0eaR9BAp39iQqFIqOK5Q96QZ1izncOppj20oPDXvdlNIUYclg1A1jEDkUXQw11ahMf26g2fFXNKNcaCZ2TegZ3ERNvqsEGMz6tnm7Z_4LGULE5fLiRc8rTLoHs6eIq2cbWCg/s320/20230520_191005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was in the mood for a custardy dessert when I happened upon this recipe. And I'm so glad I did - it is delightful! And beautiful! And light and springy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudab8ygGIzIXY4dk7pS1qcAs4dgkqticJp-3x4jU0Ftp8tyOVH91blS6Z8IqCxry5GjchQJco42_M8atCOyL61BaWfwKim0-kggLg9u1pxFE10K4yYMrb0ReglQ9bdFN2pVoKcLdTUQeA7VtB0K5Lhz9v49LBNgZ5zxyBLxPK0NW6mU-795py-C3eiA/s4032/20230520_191015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudab8ygGIzIXY4dk7pS1qcAs4dgkqticJp-3x4jU0Ftp8tyOVH91blS6Z8IqCxry5GjchQJco42_M8atCOyL61BaWfwKim0-kggLg9u1pxFE10K4yYMrb0ReglQ9bdFN2pVoKcLdTUQeA7VtB0K5Lhz9v49LBNgZ5zxyBLxPK0NW6mU-795py-C3eiA/s320/20230520_191015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also like that it is portion controlled - it's the perfect size for a nice ending to a dinner - just the right amount of sweetness with a little fruit thrown in for good measure!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kADx-4PZgTk1EaoTZ8BBpjWXgapJeWhOTa5VMV5hxre9g9VTZ89am30kPeTImlx0oj1MANfbgojK86Q8fNog8_WXXF1HXfsCW4xhB8HxyWioKV8C07QOvZ2J-sa1kAn81T9tUDIGbBGJHMjC4gDzmD5gfGCAQxlg74tAS7pRtZVsxUNG8CBOXbMA7w/s4032/20230518_160621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kADx-4PZgTk1EaoTZ8BBpjWXgapJeWhOTa5VMV5hxre9g9VTZ89am30kPeTImlx0oj1MANfbgojK86Q8fNog8_WXXF1HXfsCW4xhB8HxyWioKV8C07QOvZ2J-sa1kAn81T9tUDIGbBGJHMjC4gDzmD5gfGCAQxlg74tAS7pRtZVsxUNG8CBOXbMA7w/s320/20230518_160621.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You start by making a simple sugar cookie batter, then scooping that into greased muffin tins. After you scoop, flatten it out a bit with your fingers (as above) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCklXMnlj5nRdBKwUFrp_STI_x10Imo__gHLPMxGBDII3dEa4JJ86318jZgcrQ-2oJwAgb7v3P_53dfNokELeS9Oms9xs6olbRk1EGk-C79g9H0K43GFz9Tu-1-XC59QQofhxne7wgx9G6y0uugthnxVg78Z-uBGpwiYxFGrM6qLNSWEmJb1X-AhUQZw/s4032/20230518_162147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCklXMnlj5nRdBKwUFrp_STI_x10Imo__gHLPMxGBDII3dEa4JJ86318jZgcrQ-2oJwAgb7v3P_53dfNokELeS9Oms9xs6olbRk1EGk-C79g9H0K43GFz9Tu-1-XC59QQofhxne7wgx9G6y0uugthnxVg78Z-uBGpwiYxFGrM6qLNSWEmJb1X-AhUQZw/s320/20230518_162147.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">then bake. As soon as they're baked, use a small jar (I used a small Penzey's spice jar!) to make an indentation in each, to create a cup.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoTfYaYe2PIFm3IInSfFA-iBVQuN2VtuldI16LAHfTIlZN3XYSCCLnCVAL4qDH3z0GEQVTy0P9qtZJmQJFKFkTkT6NHnW5wTzm4flfzxw2wX99y0MHbRYq-n4mALclKyU52r33D-kqwEgos3rzWBdd0E5uZ26Qyj7awKubPA4muCqgUz33WB60_5kyw/s4032/20230520_190933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoTfYaYe2PIFm3IInSfFA-iBVQuN2VtuldI16LAHfTIlZN3XYSCCLnCVAL4qDH3z0GEQVTy0P9qtZJmQJFKFkTkT6NHnW5wTzm4flfzxw2wX99y0MHbRYq-n4mALclKyU52r33D-kqwEgos3rzWBdd0E5uZ26Qyj7awKubPA4muCqgUz33WB60_5kyw/s320/20230520_190933.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While the cookies bake, you make the custard. (If you wanted to make it even simpler, you could just make a box of vanilla pudding. But this custard recipe is VERY good, so I would recommend getting all pastry-chef-ish and going all out on the homemade.) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKSLFO3XdwIlMsEy0tA7K_-rvUeSHat-kXtqvm-pXeoHSsjMQfjgOIciUATNixXdvTi1P2GYKvyvj1Nhw2GSZuPCi1EoRl9mdX0VeOMBU2aARAPGA1cwUPeDhfGOdaoaUvI8wNdi-sqqZFvAru4DS7zUPXMg8Z5Y-LeGvVShgK3zLmoDeO6AkpQAWxw/s4032/20230520_191011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKSLFO3XdwIlMsEy0tA7K_-rvUeSHat-kXtqvm-pXeoHSsjMQfjgOIciUATNixXdvTi1P2GYKvyvj1Nhw2GSZuPCi1EoRl9mdX0VeOMBU2aARAPGA1cwUPeDhfGOdaoaUvI8wNdi-sqqZFvAru4DS7zUPXMg8Z5Y-LeGvVShgK3zLmoDeO6AkpQAWxw/s320/20230520_191011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Then everything cools, and eventually you can assemble into these cute little individual desserts! Enjoy!</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.8em 0px 0.4em !important; padding: 20px 0px 0px !important; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Custard-Filled Cookie Cups<br /></b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Cookie cups:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup + 2 Tbsp.</span> flour</span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">tsp.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> b</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">aking soda</span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="5" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tsp.</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">salt</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="7" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> butter, softened</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="9" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup sugar</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="11" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">egg</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="13" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tsp.</span> vanilla</span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="13" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Vanilla Custard:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="16" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">milk</span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="18" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tsp. vanilla </span></span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="20" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> cornstarch</span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="22" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/3</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> sugar</span></li></ul><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="24" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">egg yolks</span></span></li></ul></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px !important; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px !important;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="24" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; list-style-image: none !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px !important; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">For the cookie cups:</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, set aside.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed and add egg and vanilla. Beat until combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Using a large cookie scoop (3 Tbsp), scoop dough into greased muffin tin cups, then press down to flatten slightly. Bake at 350 for 10-12 mins or until lightly browned and mostly set.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Remove from oven and immediately use a small jar or container to press firmly down in the center to create a well. Cool in pans for 10 mins, then place on wire rack to cool completely.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Meanwhile, make the custard: </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In a medium saucepan over high heat, cook 1 cup milk, stirring often until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, whisk remaining 1 cup milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">While whisking vigorously, slowly pour about half of the hot milk into the egg mixture. Return mixture to the remaining milk in saucepan and cook over high heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer to a bowl, then p</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">lace plastic wrap directly on top of custard to prevent a skin from forming then place in refrigerator to cool completely.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">When ready to serve, whisk custard to a smooth texture and spoon into cooled cookie cups. Top with fruit and dust with powdered sugar.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Recipe Source:</i> Adapted from <a href="https://livforcake.com/vanilla-custard-cookie-cups/" target="_blank">Liv for Cake</a></span></p></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-20191739465979866252023-05-13T01:00:00.001-04:002023-05-13T12:14:49.823-04:00Ginger Peanut Chicken <p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44nA992tjvQcGhsaz6_eGHSP-RIp_vaFaJwJVsUN0SIeDvMoICeMk2gga6YJjyimJcOO7A2Kuu0Onh698XBgVkqySX7Qo304xQD1bWZrxdCQPflTzm-G8ZlmkoxU3cE4BIt2wCCoSHEnfjfLFPH9Ak0NLMRllh2o2scih75cz9cy9i2AdabtxA6Tsxg/s4032/20221127_183529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44nA992tjvQcGhsaz6_eGHSP-RIp_vaFaJwJVsUN0SIeDvMoICeMk2gga6YJjyimJcOO7A2Kuu0Onh698XBgVkqySX7Qo304xQD1bWZrxdCQPflTzm-G8ZlmkoxU3cE4BIt2wCCoSHEnfjfLFPH9Ak0NLMRllh2o2scih75cz9cy9i2AdabtxA6Tsxg/s320/20221127_183529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">This amazing dish has so much flavor! It has become a super regular part of our dinner rotation, and every time I make it (no exaggeration) everyone in the family is exclaiming about "this good chicken!" It is a little unusual for a stir fry like this to not have a sauce, but don't worry! You won't miss it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAuKOMIbCccsFwZmHEMiMjW4UhhSnfOr6paabubLkF--64_lgNU5Bg2RO9Duo3S_cO4bL8tntLqT9Dy1EBqJo9633VDIzt2uXwLKqRhGPxGDjwvRAiKIASWk3y8-DY_CEmNxBj3U8A4h-Jez9-7HIfv1OAwl2x7WY3M2-b2WFxJWomheUK4ROG0TMiw/s4032/20221127_183533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAuKOMIbCccsFwZmHEMiMjW4UhhSnfOr6paabubLkF--64_lgNU5Bg2RO9Duo3S_cO4bL8tntLqT9Dy1EBqJo9633VDIzt2uXwLKqRhGPxGDjwvRAiKIASWk3y8-DY_CEmNxBj3U8A4h-Jez9-7HIfv1OAwl2x7WY3M2-b2WFxJWomheUK4ROG0TMiw/s320/20221127_183533.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The saltiness of the peanuts, the savory garlic and ginger, the squeeze of lime at the end and (most importantly!) the coconut rice, all sing together so beautifully. I could wax on and on. It is so good.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixn5-DzC1X-wR3qL-8Kbe4ldnZEYOeYNT5C69Kztol_nR8qczPernpVuae68HyEU4167CTovE83efnkLZeINIBFsFENaHiIO3TnzCDyNq-AXIZeCYFoMKbJPcndGwqRKwPHbZlSrmF7jxh6386Z1vHGhpGnqEt5VsdNDisNOv5299hCBotdOfALPV4jg/s4032/20221107_184726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixn5-DzC1X-wR3qL-8Kbe4ldnZEYOeYNT5C69Kztol_nR8qczPernpVuae68HyEU4167CTovE83efnkLZeINIBFsFENaHiIO3TnzCDyNq-AXIZeCYFoMKbJPcndGwqRKwPHbZlSrmF7jxh6386Z1vHGhpGnqEt5VsdNDisNOv5299hCBotdOfALPV4jg/s320/20221107_184726.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The first step is to cut the chicken and get it marinating for about 20 minutes or longer if you can. Then get the coconut rice going in your instant pot - it is amazing what a can of coconut milk can do for rice. It is life changing. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqzSkj1i51QJ2-1lj1MWOo-wXHpHtISxG7hi_MbBTww1FvuRT7U97XuJv2veRSyhyb3Ybo_if0EVI1gRHyWRzp1YgcWVSkVfvi4fZaWAMbeifjPbP8xHiYAmhpZoSFMLRBmdXYN4bhPnJ9xspRNZ4m-TDBgoX_o17cAgGIb831Bvc4ylmKO64T7N4LQ/s4032/20221107_184830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqzSkj1i51QJ2-1lj1MWOo-wXHpHtISxG7hi_MbBTww1FvuRT7U97XuJv2veRSyhyb3Ybo_if0EVI1gRHyWRzp1YgcWVSkVfvi4fZaWAMbeifjPbP8xHiYAmhpZoSFMLRBmdXYN4bhPnJ9xspRNZ4m-TDBgoX_o17cAgGIb831Bvc4ylmKO64T7N4LQ/s320/20221107_184830.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Then cook your chicken, being careful to not stir it too soon - you want to let it get all carmelized on each side. Add in the peanuts and garlic, and get them all toasty, then finally the green onions, cilantro, lime juice and chopped spinach, or bok choy, or some other fun vegetable. I almost always use spinach because it cooks down so nicely and is a great way to amp up vegetable content in any dish!<br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fjA7wRB0PZcB7C2kuTR9Rf6hHJLSSPUBjFkY2SLBNs9ojEFdG2Mar3B2jTxsGPtBZopZWtzvJHcBgFSyc_-d3HpY5n4gXxhoMQ6kUuQVsS6QQZqrDQqSNCAqNyGa3YSALjvjxIU1oQrzgB0hjSim-orj5QWKuqfmO6yxdQqJw0wnifl40MMV_ZEPTQ/s4032/20221107_184401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fjA7wRB0PZcB7C2kuTR9Rf6hHJLSSPUBjFkY2SLBNs9ojEFdG2Mar3B2jTxsGPtBZopZWtzvJHcBgFSyc_-d3HpY5n4gXxhoMQ6kUuQVsS6QQZqrDQqSNCAqNyGa3YSALjvjxIU1oQrzgB0hjSim-orj5QWKuqfmO6yxdQqJw0wnifl40MMV_ZEPTQ/s320/20221107_184401.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Serve over the coconut rice and with your favorite sides - we love roasted broccoli or sauteed green beans especially! And get ready to stock up on chicken thighs and limes... then you'll be ready to make this amazing dish at a moment's notice. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooEAQRjcsvqPcQZFbPCFZtVDdh0ZQLvGVRa5Mww4_Dvs-mjeAhCSiqpW9D0WROdFfF2G1bKs42tfSuFP4DLUl397KntWGmDYQD9vsnfoq-ByWlmZhhmfaVV9cR_hp9YKt8KPZSckqd7z56hxelotJEfblfVNFjXOgNUM0i8gfDG_At268rxPyBXrn1g/s4032/20221107_184807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooEAQRjcsvqPcQZFbPCFZtVDdh0ZQLvGVRa5Mww4_Dvs-mjeAhCSiqpW9D0WROdFfF2G1bKs42tfSuFP4DLUl397KntWGmDYQD9vsnfoq-ByWlmZhhmfaVV9cR_hp9YKt8KPZSckqd7z56hxelotJEfblfVNFjXOgNUM0i8gfDG_At268rxPyBXrn1g/s320/20221107_184807.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Ginger Peanut Chicken</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Chicken:<br />1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces<br />1-inch piece of ginger, grated<br />4-5 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated<br />zest and juice of 2 -3 limes (you'll use these separately)<br />2 Tbsp. brown sugar<br />1 1/2 tsp. salt<br />1 Tbsp. olive oil<br />2-3 garlic cloves, minced<br />1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts<br />1/2 cup chopped cilantro<br />2 cups chopped fresh spinach </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Rice:<br />2 cups jasmine rice<br />1 can coconut milk<br />1 1/2 cups water<br />pinch salt</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />In a medium bowl, combine the ginger, white parts of green onion, lime zest, brown sugar, salt, and olive oil. Add in the bite sized chicken pieces and stir to combine. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />For the rice, add the rice, water, coconut milk and salt to the Instant Pot bowl. Set on manual high pressure for 3 minutes. When it's complete, let it naturally release for 10-15 minutes. (I just leave it til I'm ready to serve the chicken. The timing works out pretty well!)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and marinade, and let it cook on this side for at least 3 minutes to carmelize. Then flip or stir and let cook another few minutes until it's done. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic and peanuts. Continue to cook and stir until peanuts are golden and roasty, about 2 minutes. Add the cilantro, green onion pieces, and spinach, and stir until the spinach is wilted, then squeeze in the lime juice.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br />Serve over rice with or without additional vegetables! </span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Recipe Source</span>:</i> <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/ginger-peanut-chicken-with-coconut-rice" target="_blank">Pinch of Yum</a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-39636846804197348492023-04-21T01:00:00.001-04:002023-04-21T13:23:54.325-04:00Creamy Gnocchi with Ham and Peas<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHsm1SnHJQluNlQu6aLJDjMM5a8DOSbGbVuOzJOZjvYavTWHisuHbOV1n9Alhqm37sTvfJsdKX1jaxx3-0Q8hFD9MIPgV3JmYfqKp76sCdvdel-XH9-2A54Mp-DU9qdnYb5hnyh-hZUdpU4Y2-QA1qe2pFLkrGiLn15NN0mIpObX6ZRFTb8YQCCmXkg/s4032/20230413_180603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHsm1SnHJQluNlQu6aLJDjMM5a8DOSbGbVuOzJOZjvYavTWHisuHbOV1n9Alhqm37sTvfJsdKX1jaxx3-0Q8hFD9MIPgV3JmYfqKp76sCdvdel-XH9-2A54Mp-DU9qdnYb5hnyh-hZUdpU4Y2-QA1qe2pFLkrGiLn15NN0mIpObX6ZRFTb8YQCCmXkg/s320/20230413_180603.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">If you still have ham leftover from Easter like I do, here is the perfect recipe! It is even more perfect if you live in the north like I do, and it's still freezing. I see the green lawns of my friends in the middle of the country, and I am jealous. Mine is still white. :(</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjK9-bkiCtY7VBN2JOGhGkCpUtxAyXPtIuPKlWn05grQu4xSbW9FEH17VvHuxbHl81bxvJLav0e0gM6oGtmvgDFh-mM6rCI3aJfLVbAYDstI0Uz9cdATmGdJJLJWuRxdFv6NfArH_b6PdXzQ2q57vzH0EYxXxxsNtXjpAAK_GcIpfO4datPz2b9MG4w/s4032/20230413_180616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjK9-bkiCtY7VBN2JOGhGkCpUtxAyXPtIuPKlWn05grQu4xSbW9FEH17VvHuxbHl81bxvJLav0e0gM6oGtmvgDFh-mM6rCI3aJfLVbAYDstI0Uz9cdATmGdJJLJWuRxdFv6NfArH_b6PdXzQ2q57vzH0EYxXxxsNtXjpAAK_GcIpfO4datPz2b9MG4w/s320/20230413_180616.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">But cooking and eating this amazing dish will make you forget it. It's so creamy, and so delicious, and I absolutely love the combination of ham and peas. If you need other ham and pea inspiration, check out <a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2009/12/cheesy-ham-and-noodle-casserole.html">Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole</a>, <a href="https://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2010/05/jambalaya.html" target="_blank">Jambalaya</a>, <a href="http://cookwithsara.blogspot.com/2016/08/bowties-with-bacon-carrots-and-peas.html" target="_blank">Bowties with Bacon, Carrots and Peas</a> (could easily sub ham!).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyxcy_WTIH4qq8xPCrSErvhvJGuO-cL391E0MxEr2mCvSY79ftrMSGLpoZ4xItFkEKGbTkZYE8-HaISwfrp3NZNHOpp2yLD3qfQcabouzv34NC9paQCrBajvQpLCkDFGfv6er3Yisi5VcG5RLg2dLlw_VSaeSxxBP-RQdbe07A6HlOwKw7E9Hv4xzIQ/s4032/20230413_180211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyxcy_WTIH4qq8xPCrSErvhvJGuO-cL391E0MxEr2mCvSY79ftrMSGLpoZ4xItFkEKGbTkZYE8-HaISwfrp3NZNHOpp2yLD3qfQcabouzv34NC9paQCrBajvQpLCkDFGfv6er3Yisi5VcG5RLg2dLlw_VSaeSxxBP-RQdbe07A6HlOwKw7E9Hv4xzIQ/s320/20230413_180211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">This dish comes together really quickly - and it meets my weeknight trifecta - quick, easy, delicious. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">While the gnocchi cooks, you can make the sauce, then throw it all together. It will broil briefly in the oven, which gives you just a few minutes to throw together a salad! Perfect timing.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxLNyafigGhRB-EPC4dGZNNznb7r2WtiiqsSY1yDH6KVy5yJ5YT1XPLYWta9dHu1kicWd9gI7NMqt7fUw1356Dl5cRheRTocwSZuauXZ6FUkfZ53U_bWOrR5jTPtc7Dq8OEeo_0OuqvVZYhdpUIvCnsgFX2jJLizR7g4-03Jo2gIU4RUpLfPN2Gmbzg/s4032/20230413_180545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxLNyafigGhRB-EPC4dGZNNznb7r2WtiiqsSY1yDH6KVy5yJ5YT1XPLYWta9dHu1kicWd9gI7NMqt7fUw1356Dl5cRheRTocwSZuauXZ6FUkfZ53U_bWOrR5jTPtc7Dq8OEeo_0OuqvVZYhdpUIvCnsgFX2jJLizR7g4-03Jo2gIU4RUpLfPN2Gmbzg/s320/20230413_180545.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">This is a really comforting dish, and will earn you accolades from your whole family. Or most of it at least. One teenager said, "this is really weird" and luckily another one answered, "this is really GOOD." (The texture of the gnocchi was the issue, please know. Not anything else...)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EvKy6ojvxKjYHfBxtoaSuPOx7a2PLiD_33rk0_K6elz4hpKn89C-KdKRJ6edeQ2BQcLOm13rYrBpWT1FRDzHfsrfw1f-pqmSpSTuJ_iOgi7TMcGKEuvkZX6z9inZ-ftNL-BTcrbNV-r79JgXxa5MtTSexRwy8eu1ihkijvIevaMgyfmfGfPQx8dYtA/s4032/20230413_180608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EvKy6ojvxKjYHfBxtoaSuPOx7a2PLiD_33rk0_K6elz4hpKn89C-KdKRJ6edeQ2BQcLOm13rYrBpWT1FRDzHfsrfw1f-pqmSpSTuJ_iOgi7TMcGKEuvkZX6z9inZ-ftNL-BTcrbNV-r79JgXxa5MtTSexRwy8eu1ihkijvIevaMgyfmfGfPQx8dYtA/s320/20230413_180608.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you stay warm. Ahem. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><b>Creamy Gnocchi with Ham and Peas</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span data-amount="1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">package gnocchi (</span><span data-amount="16" data-unit="oz" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">16 oz</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">to</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span><span data-amount="17.6" data-unit="oz" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">17.6 oz</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">), prepared according to package directions</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="2" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">1 Tbsp. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">butter<br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1/2 cup finely chopped onion<br /></span><span data-amount="2" data-unit="teaspoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">2 tsp. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">minced garlic<br /></span><span style="color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 tsp. basil or Italian seasoning<br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2 cups diced ham<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="3" data-unit="tablespoon" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">3 Tbsp.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> flour<br /></span></span><span data-amount="1" data-unit="cup" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 cup half and half<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="0.33333333333333" data-unit="cup" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">1/3 cup</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">chicken broth<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="1.5" data-unit="cup" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">3/4 cup</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">shredded swiss cheese<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="0.5" data-unit="cup" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">1 cup</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">frozen peas<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span data-amount="0.5" data-unit="cup" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #313131; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">1/2 cup</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">shredded parmesan cheese</span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted, boiling water, as the package directs. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">Meanwhile, melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and basil. Saute until onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;">Sprinkle flour on top and saute until flour is absorbed and the flour smell is gone, about 2 minutes. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Pour in cream and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Remove from the heat, then stir in gnocchi, ham, and peas until combined. Add the swiss cheese and stir until melted. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Sprinkle parmesan on top. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Heat broiler to high, then put the skillet under the broiler until the cheese is melted and the top is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.</span></p><div><div><span style="color: #313131; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>Recipe Source</i>: Adapted from <a href="https://loveasfood.com/creamy-gnocchi-with-ham-and-peas/" target="_blank">Love As Food</a></span></div></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320292617644130504.post-47676201706758191942023-04-05T01:00:00.003-04:002023-04-05T01:00:00.384-04:00Ginger and Cardamom Pear Cake<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAtugGYIdRn1HGrxE7tnTp95z_6q2AaGvlT_hklrGoe3D_WrBJFuSuYDGqROWL8yrY7bLiQsRAY4D-NVPqO1kCacaQdWix7o03SWMX9V-wNURuaSotcjbVsGecQdjWyJzG2PWTXLgRw8UIw06wH7Hrm27mI5IudOYsOPqvOhwLAXhuTVlg-stf0qFnw/s4032/20230218_162643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAtugGYIdRn1HGrxE7tnTp95z_6q2AaGvlT_hklrGoe3D_WrBJFuSuYDGqROWL8yrY7bLiQsRAY4D-NVPqO1kCacaQdWix7o03SWMX9V-wNURuaSotcjbVsGecQdjWyJzG2PWTXLgRw8UIw06wH7Hrm27mI5IudOYsOPqvOhwLAXhuTVlg-stf0qFnw/s320/20230218_162643.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a really lovely, light cake that is quick to make and sure to impress. Any time you can have fans of fruit slices on the top of the cake, it looks fancy, am I right?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENWde7BvKO1F_4QtO5z-cktX7Im875c3UTkI4eAx3i9aux4AFZW_rYOjrJYJdP8hb6i9TDAUrEtBq00XqfyMzX7Ghi0oCkvx7GoBb7Ez17hJgX51vvKMjSOzQ6Q2Yc-pJP-CuvyRZh2zQ6ZQywCoi2UImiSafZ-OwY74Wimx36wn7trxkulti4S-IZg/s4032/20230218_162629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENWde7BvKO1F_4QtO5z-cktX7Im875c3UTkI4eAx3i9aux4AFZW_rYOjrJYJdP8hb6i9TDAUrEtBq00XqfyMzX7Ghi0oCkvx7GoBb7Ez17hJgX51vvKMjSOzQ6Q2Yc-pJP-CuvyRZh2zQ6ZQywCoi2UImiSafZ-OwY74Wimx36wn7trxkulti4S-IZg/s320/20230218_162629.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ginger and cardamom pair beautifully with pears (ooh, homonyms</span><span style="font-family: arial;">!) and the result is a perfectly spiced, perfectly sweet cake that would work just as well as a coffee cake or as a dessert.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSieLYOdCoiU0JGrC3Zu1triS3FsNmR0PAWEKYzEswWlJT29xR9ASjU5ZT1ZbkIGbd0EZLnX0jSnzn0Ruo1UnpdauUkn3KLP4Ctv6It6sJD_CEGfLcyLtVk1o7KD-6Z2j2p00rAFi8stuZzcFOqExC0ickkpgVnRfyfy8OATJjMz82-aA8nmakRrAO0A/s4032/20230218_162636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSieLYOdCoiU0JGrC3Zu1triS3FsNmR0PAWEKYzEswWlJT29xR9ASjU5ZT1ZbkIGbd0EZLnX0jSnzn0Ruo1UnpdauUkn3KLP4Ctv6It6sJD_CEGfLcyLtVk1o7KD-6Z2j2p00rAFi8stuZzcFOqExC0ickkpgVnRfyfy8OATJjMz82-aA8nmakRrAO0A/s320/20230218_162636.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Ginger and Cardamom Pear Cake</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">/2</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">cup</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">butter, softened<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">cup</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;"> sugar<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">3</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">eggs<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">1</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">tsp.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">baking powder<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">1/4</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">tsp.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">salt<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">3</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">Tbsp</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">. </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">grated fresh ginger, about a 3 inch piece of ginger<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">3/4</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">tsp.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">ground cardamom<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">1 </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">1/2 cups flour<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">1/2</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">cup</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> plain </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">Greek yogurt or sour cream<br /></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">2</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"> </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121;">ripe pears, cored and sliced (no need to peel!)<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">powdered sugar for dusting</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">In an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Add the eggs, one at a time, letting each become fully incorporated. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Add the baking powder, salt, ginger, and cardamom, and mix briefly to combine.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Add the flour gradually, alternating with the yogurt or sour cream. Spread the batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Arrange the pear slices on top of the cake, pushing them into the batter very slightly. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is puffed and starting to turn golden on top.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">Allow to cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before removing from the springform pan. Dust with powdered sugar when completely cooled. Serves 8-10.</span></span></div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11686020375507154564noreply@blogger.com0