tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74406789589476465432024-02-19T00:13:24.402-05:00Your Dinner PlaybookGet dinner to the table each night VICTORIOUSLY!Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-25940493480815200042010-07-03T16:45:00.002-04:002010-07-03T16:48:30.582-04:00Weekly Menu for June 4th thru July 9th<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Happy 4th of July!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/floridianfoodie/Fireworks.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/floridianfoodie/Fireworks.gif" width="200" /></a></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I’m baaacckkkk!. I missed you and am hopeful that you missed me, you did miss me right? I’m so excited to share the latest news regarding the changes that are taking place on the site, my mind has been spinning with ideas and I’m hopeful that those ideas will make it to the site soon. I’m also equally excited to share this weeks menu with you especially since my return back includes the 4th of July, Happy Birthday America! I love the 4th of July, for us, it’s usually a day to kick back enjoying the company of family and friends, amazing food and spectacular sky views once the sun has set. The 4th also seems to mark that summer has arrived and is in full swing, most of us have started to settle into our daily routine now that the kids are home all day, and before I moved to Florida it was a time to cram in all the summer activities I could. Because of all those summer activities, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen cooking elaborate meals, I want food that is easy to make, tastes great and doesn’t take too much time to prepare, plus if it can be made on the grill, it’s even better. This weeks menu is exactly that, we will start off with my 4th of July menu, and then 5 easy and tasty meals will follow along with that grocery list that was M.I.A. for such a long time.</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you have logged on lately I’m sure that you have noticed some changes and I’m excited to share them with you. Although, lately it’s felt like road construction; there are the delays, the annoying orange barrels and the anxiousness that it should be done already! Each day I’m hoping that my construction of the site will come to an end and that it will be like a nice Sunday drive down a newly paved road. It will get there soon, but in the meantime please hang with me. During the past few months I have met some very talented women, these women blog, cook, create beautiful items and the list seems to be endless. My plan is to feature a new site each week and to organize all the blogs that are listed (and those that still need to be listed) by their different genre. I’ve also created a Facebook page and a Twitter account for the site and once I’m finished setting them up, I’ll send out an email asking you to be a friend and a follower! Now the BIG news... Giveaways! Yep, I’m working on what I hope will be the start of many giveaways and sometime, oh so very soon, my first giveaway will be set into motion and this first one will include two of my favorite words, Williams - Sonoma! Now, let’s get to some food....</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4th of </span></b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">July Meal</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #4a00e6; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #003dcc; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/07/red-white-and-blue-burgers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Red, White and Blue Burgers</span></a></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Hot Potato Salad</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #003dcc; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/07/smore-brownies.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">S’more Brownies</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #003dcc; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">“You can never go wrong with a burger” as quoted by my husband and I agree wholeheartedly. When I come up with a new burger idea my family gets excited and this one is no exception. The combination of sun dried tomatoes and blue cheese on top of a grilled burger creates flavor fireworks in your mouth. </span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tired of the same ol’ potato salad, this one is sure to please and am sure that potato salad will start showing up as a side dish around your dinner table and not just the salad you make for a BBQ. </span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Love s’mores, but hate the hassle of making the fire, finding just the right stick to use for your marshmallow, burning that marshmallow along with your finger when you try to remove it from that stick and then dropping it onto the floor, only to have to start all over, because the 5 second rule just apply when it’s been dropped into dirt? My S’more brownies are the cure, you will be able to kick back and enjoy them with no mess or injury!</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Quick Meal 1</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=2497"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Deconstructed Lasagna - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Sj6H7CAPWXlwEFUdpxKa1_dYPza0GLx87li4oqcKmJl9Wl29r_A6XUcLJBXBxOiRUnplh_tWPbsm3bZguaY9BtXE2P5ZvW5VK9sV6dxbfjQM7sf1vrMcNEyeyxg1RFfMo6l_jwI34XA/s1600/DSC_0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Sj6H7CAPWXlwEFUdpxKa1_dYPza0GLx87li4oqcKmJl9Wl29r_A6XUcLJBXBxOiRUnplh_tWPbsm3bZguaY9BtXE2P5ZvW5VK9sV6dxbfjQM7sf1vrMcNEyeyxg1RFfMo6l_jwI34XA/s200/DSC_0002.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love lasagna and to this day I have been unable to find that perfect recipe. The lasagna recipes I’ve tried tend to either come out too runny or too dry regardless of the method or the ingredients and until I find that perfect I find or create recipes that have the flavors within them. This recipe has the flavors and was very quick to knock out, I’m sure you’ll will enjoy it.</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Got Some Time Meal - 2</span></b></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/dinner-recipes/Caprese-Style-Stuffed-Chicken-Rolls-with-Greens"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Caprese Style Stuffed Chicken Rolls with Greens - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chicken for dinner is such a staple in most households that it seems we are always looking for new ways to dress this protein up and this dish is ready for a wonderful summer occasion.</span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time Meal - 3</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/07/steak-tostadas-with-grilled-corn-salsa.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Steak Tostadas with Grilled Corn Salsa - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Sg2bzZrnWReoNu9DhYkjKY0NkJrAFdMZtIFLhML8L-a2aUIuIQ8l7xx44AyBGk3y6YApIKRCAS02Jt36iB5dlXUK8H5pURa6wNzBTcBeK7kL4S_UiOrxF_Ffj9tFw0c9LRp25H58KYs/s1600/DSC_0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Sg2bzZrnWReoNu9DhYkjKY0NkJrAFdMZtIFLhML8L-a2aUIuIQ8l7xx44AyBGk3y6YApIKRCAS02Jt36iB5dlXUK8H5pURa6wNzBTcBeK7kL4S_UiOrxF_Ffj9tFw0c9LRp25H58KYs/s200/DSC_0015.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I tend to laugh at commercials from the fast-food taco place when they are advertising a new burrito or taco, they make it seem like it’s the new “it” food and something totally new and unheard of; when in fact regardless of the ingredients or new name they are both still just a burrito and a taco! I’m not claiming to have created a new tostada, but I am here to tell you that tostada does rock and I’m sure you will prefer it over a plain ol’ regular tostada.</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Pass the Wine; I got all the time - Meal 1</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">See the 4th of July Menu</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-72832310620077078732010-07-03T16:39:00.000-04:002010-07-03T16:39:23.267-04:00Steak Tostadas with Grilled Corn Salsa<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Makes 20 Tostadas</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Olive Oil</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">20 corn torillas or boxed tostada shells</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 lbs of sirloin tip steak, thin sliced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 beer</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Salt & Pepper</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Garlic Salt</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lemon Pepper</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 large cans of pino beans, rinsed and drained</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tbls, bacon grease or olive oil</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 ears of fresh corn on the cob</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 avocado, diced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Jalapenos, finely diced, ribs and seeds removed</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tomatoes, diced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup onion, finely diced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Lime, juiced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lettuce and sour cream for garnishment</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Heat grill on med-high heat, coat ears of corn with olive oil, season with salt and grill until cooked through.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In a large ziplock bag add the steak along with the beer, seal and set aside.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Heat olive oil in a pan and add corn tortillas one at a time cooking until each is crisp. Set aside.</span></span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br />
</span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-10663699847261994832010-07-03T16:37:00.002-04:002010-07-03T16:37:43.864-04:00B.L.T.A.C. Sandwiches<div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serves 6</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 pkgs of Bacon</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 sandwich type rolls</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mayo</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Avocados</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 slices of cheddar cheese</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lettuce</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Tomatoes</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Heat oven to 350. On a large cookie sheet place 1 package of the bacon slices down in a single layer.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Take the other package of bacon and weave those slices through the first slices, by folding back alternate slices as each cross slice is added, keeping bacon slices close together to make a solid layer of bacon.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cook for approximately 10 to 12 minutes until cooked thru. Drain on paper towels. Cut into 6 squares and assemble sandwiches. Add mayo to the rolls, top with the bacon, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomatoes.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">* I like to toast the bread under the broiler</span>.</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br />
</span></div>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-46363953816568427892010-07-03T16:36:00.000-04:002010-07-03T16:36:12.710-04:00S'more Brownies<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Make brownies according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of crumbled graham cracker crumbs with 2 tbls of melted butter and sprinkle on top of brownies. In a double boiler melt package of chocolate and top the brownies and graham cracker crumbs. Add a layer of marshmallows and melt under a low broiler just until browned. Allow to cool before serving.</span></span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br />
</span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-29866842153454911452010-07-03T16:34:00.002-04:002010-07-03T16:34:50.431-04:00Red, White and Blue Burgers<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe Courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serves 6</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 lbs ground beef chuck</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Salt and Pepper</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tbls. Worcestershire sauce</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained and diced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tub of crumbled blue cheese</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 hamburger buns, toasted</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lettuce for garnish</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mayo</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Heat your outdoor grill on a med-high heat. In a bowl combine beef, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Create 6 equal patties.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Grill each burger until cooked thru, turning only once during the cooking process. While burgers are cooking combine the sun-dried tomatoes and blue cheese. When burgers are cooked thru, turn off grill, add buns to the grill and top each burger with the cheese mixture and close grill lid allowing the cheese to melt. Assemble burgers and enjoy.</span></span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br />
</span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-65024369585396822882010-07-03T16:33:00.000-04:002010-07-03T16:33:03.084-04:00Grocery List: 7/4 thru 7/9<div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Produce</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Garlic Bulb</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lettuce</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 lb. baby red potatoes</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chives</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Parsley</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dill</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 small carrot</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 small onions</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Red pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Yellow pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">8 Tomatoes</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Green onions</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lettuce</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 Avocados</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Basil</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Lime</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Lemon</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Cucumber</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 head of red-leaf lettuce</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 ears of fresh corn on the cob</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 jalapenos</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pantry</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 small jar of sun-dried tomatoes</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hamburger buns</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pkg brownie mix</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pkg dark chocolate chips</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Graham cracker crumbs or graham crackers</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pkg small marshmallows</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 lb. long fusilli or mafalda pasta</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Instant white rice</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 sandwich type bread or rolls of your choice</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Corn Tortillas</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 lg. cans of pinto beans</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spices/Staples</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Salt and Pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Olive Oil</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Paprika</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cayenne Pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Worcestershire sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mayo</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bread crumbs</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Beef broth</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Barbecue sauce</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Meats/Deli/Seafood</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 lbs ground chuck </span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 lb, ground sirloin</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 pkgs bacon</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 lbs)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 lbs of sirloin tip steak, thin sliced</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dairy</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tub of crumbled blue cheese, small</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 pkgs. cream cheese, softened</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2/3 cup buttermilk</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Parmesan, grated</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Italian Five Cheese blend, shredded</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pkg of cheddar cheese slices</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mozzarella cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sour cream</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Frozen</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Misc.</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 bottle of beer</span></span></span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br />
</span></div>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-80034781588351997722010-06-27T14:32:00.000-04:002010-06-27T14:32:39.925-04:00Good Food, Great Drinks, Girlfriends and NO KIDS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3h_CccejCSiyYM-XhIRqnJEZh2w9ebnJl6PUEnWR6nPQeaoufyE-WFlPP0_-ISPlAvAWpvvXNZugmvbshr_nxG2vSHAn211-uMUyZbqJj0u3FvA43ujjQCk4jZ6FlKekSehJvoqF_rE/s1600/CIMG1626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3h_CccejCSiyYM-XhIRqnJEZh2w9ebnJl6PUEnWR6nPQeaoufyE-WFlPP0_-ISPlAvAWpvvXNZugmvbshr_nxG2vSHAn211-uMUyZbqJj0u3FvA43ujjQCk4jZ6FlKekSehJvoqF_rE/s200/CIMG1626.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Well our trip has come to an end and I’m sure you have figured out that we must have had a great time from my lack of blogging. We had a wonderful time seeing family and friends, catching up on all we missed throughout the year, meeting a new member who entered the world this year (the joy of holding a freshie </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">) and soaking up all of the love that our family and friends gave so freely. We were also able to get our fill of green chili right on up to the boarding of the plane, a breakfast burrito to go please. In fact, we had so many bags during our check in process the attendant was sure that we were taking chili back, which is the norm for the Albuquerque airport. It was a no on the chili and a yes on a lot of stuff to bring back home to Florida, but knowing that the freezer at home is packed with chili does spread a smile across my face. While I believe I was the family member that was the most excited to move to Florida last year, today I think we are all equally happy that Florida is now our home since I seriously think we are allergic to New Mexico! When we arrived my son sneezed as soon as the cabin doors were open and none of us have stopped since! Along with the sneezing, we were also graced with itchy eyes, bloody noses from the dryness, rash from the sun (yep, the NM sun does not like myself or my daughter, elevation seems to make a big difference!) and the dry skin that even a bottle of baby oil couldn’t cure! Now I know that there are probably those who couldn’t imagine living in Florida but I for one love my beaches, my palm trees and the humidity (yes you heard that right) and I know that I am blessed to call Florida home. Now don’t get me wrong, there are a few things I love about NM; I love my family and friends (even though I talked about all that they were missing out on by not living in Florida, in fact, you would have thought I worked for their tourism department), I love that chili is available 24/7, the month of July in Taos is amazing, and the autumn colors during Fall in our mountains are spectacular, the yellows and oranges are the most vibrant colors that any description I was to give you would not do them justice. Yes, I know the list isn’t very long but when you truly love where you live as I do you wonder why you weren’t there in the first place. The words <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">God’s plan</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">appreciate</i> come to mind. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfXf4eQaDvMw_9poLEgvowt2zJn9llmZLUHSRpKHTEX5MmD__h1avdrOo2pZz0ovm1UHZfaqUbb7IlpUT8xZ0pci48L5UHRlcRy0Li4aDldjeSLnU0QBNq2k-m_j0I3kRDujB_531EFQ/s1600/CIMG1623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfXf4eQaDvMw_9poLEgvowt2zJn9llmZLUHSRpKHTEX5MmD__h1avdrOo2pZz0ovm1UHZfaqUbb7IlpUT8xZ0pci48L5UHRlcRy0Li4aDldjeSLnU0QBNq2k-m_j0I3kRDujB_531EFQ/s200/CIMG1623.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Enough with the reminiscing this is a food blog after all; I guess I just missed you. You already know about all of the chili I consumed, but there was other food that had me saying yum. This is also where the girlfriends and drinks will also come into play. One evening I was able to join my mom and aunts for drinks and appetizers at a place called Savoy and I ordered their <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">chicken, prosciutto and blue cheese fritters with a romanesco dipping sauce. </i>These little fried morsels were oh so tasty, but then again, they were fried and had prosciutto, how could they not be! </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49agIXznJ6Si5Ikie_jgjOx-T94qY7xZergO8FnCwvtaeZWIjAvypKFkDgqRKxVsU6pBGLkm5Z2VmgoBU2bh7KTj75uzidY5NVkMzPXMJ4dc_zmXjobOj6uZgMYV8k-vfAlzll9tw2KQ/s1600/CIMG1618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49agIXznJ6Si5Ikie_jgjOx-T94qY7xZergO8FnCwvtaeZWIjAvypKFkDgqRKxVsU6pBGLkm5Z2VmgoBU2bh7KTj75uzidY5NVkMzPXMJ4dc_zmXjobOj6uZgMYV8k-vfAlzll9tw2KQ/s200/CIMG1618.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Another evening I met up with one of my girlfriends and we started our evening at one of the bars in the uptown area soaking up martinis before heading to a place called Marcello’s (I believe that was the name) for dinner. There I had one of their BLT salads with a side of their truffle mac n’ cheese. While I felt the mac n’ cheese needed much more cheese (just my opinion) the salad made up for the lack of gooeyness I was expecting. The salad was along the lines of a caprese salad with it’s thick slices of mozzarella, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette dressing, but tucked between was perfectly cooked slices of prosciutto, giving the BLT salad a thumbs up from me and confirming that everything is better with bacon! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have arrived in Albuquerque and chile is available 24/7 now! After spending some time with a few family members we headed off to one of our favorite restaurants, Gardunos. I believe Gardunos restaurant has everything in the Spanish food category! Now I do apologize for the grainy pics but I forgot my camera and had to use my iphone. When you haven't been to one of your favorite restaurants in a long time you tend to want to order everything. We started off with the complimentary chips and salsa and the yumms and moaning started, then because they have one of the best quesos around we ordered their chile con queso and once again savored the dish. M</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ain entree time; a combination plate of a taco, a chile relleno smothered with green chile, and a cheese enchilada smothered with red chile - other wise known as christmas style (red & green chile). The plate was also served with Spanish rice, refried beans and sopaipillas. In the picture you will also notice the margarita and the Corona bottles filled with salt and pepper. Now dinner was going to be low-key since lunch was so filling but it was not going to be without green chile - pizza. Yep, in NM green chile is put on everything, including Pizza, in fact Micky D's has green chile cheeseburgers on their menu. Ahhh chile, (large smile on my face)! Not sure what other meals we will have in the days to come, but I'm sure that the majority of them will have chile as the ingredient! </span></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-55770306544657391742010-06-01T12:11:00.000-04:002010-06-01T12:11:00.873-04:00Jalapeno Popper Purses!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10 fresh Jalapenos, sliced</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3/4 lb. bacon, chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sm pkg. Wonton wrappers</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 oz. cream cheese</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Garlic powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Olive Oil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Canola or Peanut Oil </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Heat a small saucepan with canola or peanut oil to a temperature of 350F. Once oil reaches temperature add purses in one at a time only cooking about 3 or so at once since each purse will only take 1 second on each side. They cook up fast and if there are too many they will burn. Place on a paper towel and allow to drain. Serve immediately and do try to share them, they are addicting! </span></div>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-50580894745544078792010-05-31T14:24:00.000-04:002010-05-31T14:24:15.033-04:00Back Soon... XOXO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfejxdpsLp771RlmuctkeovzsPDpgQePPBFlM8AQLBACYFdY8H9I17TvR51V4N-n4Lj7tvq_QCpwxHbbFIjTLgvZADQ4zOBNItQXa2pZvm3PbCVUCz8HsKIQYny_Wm8a3yNmj1BVG5ar8/s1600/Back+soon+notice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfejxdpsLp771RlmuctkeovzsPDpgQePPBFlM8AQLBACYFdY8H9I17TvR51V4N-n4Lj7tvq_QCpwxHbbFIjTLgvZADQ4zOBNItQXa2pZvm3PbCVUCz8HsKIQYny_Wm8a3yNmj1BVG5ar8/s320/Back+soon+notice.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Memorial Day. I hope you are enjoying your long weekend but I also hope that you will take a moment to remember all of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and thank a soldier or a Veteran for their service. Thank you to my husband, my dad and to my brothers for your service, you rock!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's hard to believe that today is May 31st and that 5 months of 2010 are gone. Time just seems to fly by nowadays. As a kid time felt like it crawled at the slowest pace possible, and while in school it seemed Friday would never come much less the end of the school year. This week will mark the end of the school year for my kids and they are amazed that the school year is done. When kids say that time is flying then it really makes you wonder what is going on, because those words were not part of my vocabulary when I was growing up. I guess it's another one of those things that make you say hmm?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So why the suitcase picture above? June is going to be nuts for me so I will be taking the month off and not posting weekly recipes on my blog. Between the Real Women of Philadelphia challenge and the numerous other recipe contests I entered I'm afraid that some my other projects were placed on the back burner and it's time to get those items taken care of. In addition to working on my neglected to-do list I am also working on another passion of mine, cheerleading! No it's not what you are thinking, I am not cheering; my skirt was hung up long ago, my daughter is and this year I'm coaching and helping get a new cheer gym off the ground yay, and besides I can only manage a cartwheel nowadays and I do those now and then to prove to myself that I'm not getting old! And last but not least, we get to go see my family and friends in New Mexico. If you recall we moved to Florida in August last year and moved away from all of our friends and family and I can't wait to spend some time with them, catch up, hug and kiss my niece the entire time and meet my new nephew, plus the grandparents are having some serious withdrawals! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even though I won't be posting weekly menus in June don't forget about my blog as I'm sure I will want to share pictures of the food I am going to be able to eat! Whether it is the homemade diners with family, Spanish dishes at the wonderful restaurants (Gardunios here we come) or the quick meals that remind me of New Mexico. I can't wait for chili overload! In fact, if I have time tonight I may be making these little jalapeno popper puffs and I want to share them with you! Yum. See you may hear from me sooner than later and when June winds down I will be back and will post a wonderful menu just in time for your 4th of July holiday. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I know some of you are saying "what am I going to do without my week of dinners being planned for me?" Or at least I'm hoping some of you are?!? No worries, just head on over to my archived posts and pick a week, any week, it will be as if I never left, or go freestyle and choose your own beef dish, chicken dish, pasta, etc. and match meals to your calendar. There are over 135 recipes posted so far and you will only have to figure out 28!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well it's off to making a dent in my to-do list but I want to thank you for visiting and for letting others know about my blog, I so appreciate it. As always, have a fabulous day! Muah!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-41114833238168088782010-05-22T22:05:00.000-04:002010-05-22T22:05:33.545-04:00Weekly Menu for May 24th thru May 29th<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">A tribute to the women who have touched my life these past eight weeks....</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I remember long ago my Mom asking me if and when my life was ever going to slow down, and I would simply respond with, when this project is done, when my kids are no longer involved in this or that and over time I’ve noticed that I would just replace the current task, project or adventure with another task, project or adventure. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just wired to be busy, I like being busy. I enjoy being creative, helpful, and adventurous and have decided that busyness is my drug of choice! </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This week was the last installment for the video submissions for the Real Women of Philadelphia (RWoP) contest and the week was all about desert. I did not participate in desert week as deserts are not made very often anymore in this household. As I child I remember I would always be the one who was responsible for the desert, basically because I wasn’t responsible for anything else, my mom was - so for years I cranked out some pretty amazing sweets. Today I am the one who is responsible for the majority of what goes on in my household and when it comes to feeding the family deserts are not part of the plan. Of course my kids would be thrilled to have a homemade desert for dinner each night, heck they would be happy to have any type of desert every night, but that’s not going to happen! We have desert type food once in a blue moon, not because I don’t allow my kids to have desert, they do so now and then, but because by the time we have our big dinner there is absolutely no room for desert. In fact I remember heading to a restaurant once and I ordered a desert as my dinner. I knew that if I ate an entree there would be no room left and that desert just looked too good not to do it. Of course my kids were with me and every now and then they have ask if they can have desert for dinner and I always reply, yep, when your a mommy! </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">So if I wasn’t making, filming and editing deserts this week, what was I doing? A lot, just a lot of other things. My sons football practices have started, the new cheer season for my daughter has started and after a bit of a break I’m back to helping with the coordination and coaching of an all-star team. Then there was what seemed like all of the insurances needing to be renewed at the same time, a billing problem with a bill and it seemed like I was on the phone for most of the week and then I had to be out of town yesterday. Regardless of what task I check off my to-do list, it is replaced by yet another task. As I said before, I really do like being busy, but like everything else, too much of one thing is not always good for you. I’m really tired today and have a headache that will just not go away regardless of how much Advil I pop. </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">So I ask, do you find that you place so much pressure on yourself sometimes to get it all done? I know I do, take this blog for instance. On Thursday night I had already figured out what recipes were going to be featured and I just had to put it to cyber paper, but when 11:00 p.m. rolled around I had absolutely no energy to do so, even though I’m a night owl. Knowing that yesterday I was going to be out of town for the majority of the day, I figured when I returned I would then do my posting, but after a long day of driving and then returning home and answering emails that could not wait any longer, I found myself </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: line-through;">tired</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> exhausted! Yet, I was beating myself up telling myself that my blog is SUPPOSED to be posted on Fridays! As I sit here today; Saturday, evening no less, typing away I wonder why I do this to myself and why we as women do this to ourselves? I do this blog because I want to be a help to others and to share my love of food. I do not get paid to do this blog nor do I have to meet the Friday deadline for a publisher, so why the pressure? I have absolutely no idea! Perhaps it is the same for everyone, we are own worst critic, we feel that we must be the “perfect” mom, wife, sister, friend, etc., yet I know that I have absolutely no one in my life expecting this from me. I’ve learned that I need to follow their lead and stop expecting perfection from me and realizing that while I want to be the best me I can be, I will never be a perfect me, it’s impossible, there has been only one perfect one, and there will never be another. </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This week I’ve been thinking about the last 8 weeks of the Real Women of Philadelphia contest - there are so many women, over 500 I believe, who had the same goal; to head to Savannah, GA as a finalist in this contest. Yet, the odds of becoming one were going to be slim as there were only 16 spaces to be won. In reading the forums I would feel for the women who were heartbroken when Wednesdays rolled around and they were not one of the two chosen that week, on occasion myself include I have to admit. They started to question themselves as to why they were not chosen. Perhaps it was because they weren’t the right height, weight, or shape, was their hair not combed right, was their kitchen not big enough or fancy enough, was their lighting not right, was their recipe not good enough, was it too hard to make, was it too easy to make, was the recipe too common, was it to exotic, were they not perky enough, were they too perky, were their editing skills not good enough, and on and on it went. Women beating themselves up over these very insignificant reasons, reasons that those around them, those they cook for daily, those they provide for daily, those they love on daily, do not see. For those who love them only see that they were blessed with the best mom, wife, sister, friend, etc. They know that they have the most beautiful, loving, fun, and I’ll say it, the most perfect person in their life, that just happens to be the best cook in their book, and should have won a spot hands down. Why? Because those around us feel the love we place in everything we do for them, there is no paycheck or recognition when we provide our family with love, nourishment and encouragement, it is just what we do, and I have to say that all the women demonstrated these characteristics in abundance. I am so proud to have been part of the community of women at the Real Women of Philadelphia. The friendships, dinner ideas, tips, laughter and not to mention the amazing food has truly been a blessing to me and I’m sure to the majority of the women who participated. While I along with over 500 women may not be going to Savannah, I know that we feel we truly did win; we now have new friendships that would have never formed if it had not been for this contest, we have learned to step out of our comfort zones, we have added new titles such as camera operator, editing guru and software tech to our already long resumes and have become even bigger stars in our families eyes. I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life, a thank you to Paula Deen, EQAL and Kraft foods for this journey and for bringing a bunch of foodie women together. So after what has to be my longest intro ever (LOL) I invite you to enjoy this weeks menu featuring more amazing women of the RWoP, and as always have a fabulous week, you deserve it you beautiful and amazing woman!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I encourage you check out the site</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #000099; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com</span></span></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> for more amazing recipes. I have also updated the RWoP Blog page, new blogs are popping up daily and last but not least, </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;">don’t forget to sign up as a follower, by doing so you will show up in the “really cool people” slot.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> Thanks for sending this blog off to family, friends and strangers!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">A few reminders for the newbies; you can<b> click the title of any recipe to access it </b>and if you are interested in a blank grocery list sheet formatted for Excel, send me an email and I’ll send one off to you. This sheet saves you time in the grocery store! As always you can email me at<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="mailto:mydinnerplaybook@aol.com"><span style="font: 10.0px Verdana; letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #4a00e6; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">mydinnerplaybook@aol.com</span></span></a> with any suggestions, recipe ideas or blog tips! </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Quick Meal 1</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10215/4176/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Creamy BBQ Pork Loin Steaks</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">By Jan Peer</span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Steaks as a quick meal? Really? Yep, that’s what Jan has accomplished. She has created a dish that transforms a pork loin into steaks infused with a sweet and savory rub, and then tops them off with a creamy BBQ sauce, yes a creamy BBQ sauce. Yum-my!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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It was served only on special occasions, but I did love it so. I reworked some of the ingredients, made it a bit more affordable and weeknight meal friendly. Make no mistake though, this entrée is elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Accompanied by herbed rice and a garden salad it’s a winner. </i> I think that summed it up nicely! Yum.</span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Got Some Time Meal - 2</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/11114/1438/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Amazing Bacon, Shrimp and Spinach Quiche</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Laurie, aka flgirlchapy</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I love quiche, and I remember way back when, my husband used to say, men don’t eat quiche! LOL. Yeah right, I know men will eat pretty much anything that is placed in front of them including quiche and there will be no complaining when you are serving one that has shrimp, spinach and BACON! 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In my book you can do no wrong if you can make a great lasagna. I would always secretly wish I had an Italian grandmother who would cook all that was Italian for me all the time! In fact, maybe I’ll start taking applications, hmmm. Lovable foodie seeking Italian grandmother..... Anyway, check out Mary’s eggplant lasagna, I have a feeling you are gonna love it!</span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Trebuchet MS; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 16.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Pass the Wine; I got all the time - Meal 1</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view2/sweet_merlot_beef_stew/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Sweet Merlot Beef Stew</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Paula Deen</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EiHmBKhQVIV7ZjxulUa-8vv0snKL7Bh_ks1_phQUx424d7Y4gUuUhZDERN1jvt9xpn2YPfew1i1hojUFkUMmYFLzW9O-lZeYNA-Z9yMkpfA5ZoSF0Ny6ocGz4TPKGIAt2Sge3kaATj0/s1600/merlot_beef_stew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EiHmBKhQVIV7ZjxulUa-8vv0snKL7Bh_ks1_phQUx424d7Y4gUuUhZDERN1jvt9xpn2YPfew1i1hojUFkUMmYFLzW9O-lZeYNA-Z9yMkpfA5ZoSF0Ny6ocGz4TPKGIAt2Sge3kaATj0/s200/merlot_beef_stew.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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If you don’t have Paula’s merlot steak sauce you can do what I did, I combined A-1 and Merlot wine, 1/4 cup of each and simmered in a small saucepan until it was reduced by 1/2. </span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-60358149799919577812010-05-16T19:07:00.002-04:002010-05-16T19:15:12.855-04:00Weekly Menu for May 17th thru May 22nd<div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Running, running, running...whew! While I’d like to say that the running I've been doing is the type to help me stay in shape, I’m afraid it’s the type that has me running around like a chicken without a head! I’m sorry for the delay in posting but I wanted to make sure that I finished my two submissions for the Real Women of Philadelphia site. Of course the hope is to actually be chosen as a finalist, but I have to say I was filled with so much excitement to share the recipe I came up with this week! Now, I’m not sure everyone will share in this excitement but I know that the folks back in New Mexico, California, Arizona and Texas are going to be saying yuuummmmm, in unison! You see I came up with a new burger recipe..... Smothered Green Chile Queso Burgers! OMG (as my daughter would say) these burgers ROCKED! Now if your a fan of green chile and oozing cheese, you will love this recipe. </span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This week I will be continuing to feature recipes from the amazing women on the Real Women of Philadelphia (RWoP) site. In fact I think that unless I come up with a new recipe to share with you, I will be featuring their work weekly. Like I mentioned last week, I had no idea how hard it was going to be to choose so I started with those on my friend page, these women rock! Even though I will be able to feature their recipes for a long time to come I encourage you check out the site. </span><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> This week as usual I searched for recipes that would fit into my categories along with different proteins and cuisines, and after many hours I think you will enjoy what I came up with. Don’t forget to head over to the page that features the great blogs that the RWoP have. I have 15 more to add this week! </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Also I'd be thrilled if you sign up as a follower, by doing so you will show up in the “really cool people” slot.</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Thanks for sending this blog off to family, friends and strangers and as always have a fabulous day!</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A few reminders for the newbies; you can</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> click the title of any recipe to access it </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and if you are interested in a blank grocery list sheet formatted for Excel, send me an email and I’ll send one off to you. This sheet saves you time in the grocery store! 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</div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Quick Meal 2</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10113/4359/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Susie’s Spicy Chicken Pasta</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">- Recipe</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Susan West</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“This is a one pot casserole that has everything in it” according to Susan. A very easy and really, really good meal. The kids are going to love it. </span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time - Meal 1</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10429/4216/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Fantastic Fish Tacos</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Paula Todora</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9YBFL0QketvrFiRHgBMREVwWbV3zMexNCMfCnSb5IyivbHOBBi4qI6NUO4Ds5enCjx_NLB4Pb0nYrfKzChhP6e-LuU7MdGB4U3piUhTRW6MA1FHwt4XuVOSyoarJWsMqD5M1IdDjHLE/s1600/10429_alb_small_160x120_45171272666201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9YBFL0QketvrFiRHgBMREVwWbV3zMexNCMfCnSb5IyivbHOBBi4qI6NUO4Ds5enCjx_NLB4Pb0nYrfKzChhP6e-LuU7MdGB4U3piUhTRW6MA1FHwt4XuVOSyoarJWsMqD5M1IdDjHLE/s320/10429_alb_small_160x120_45171272666201.jpg" /></a></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Talk about a mothers love. When Paula’s son moved back to Texas from California he couldn’t find a place to buy the fish tacos he loved so much, so it was Mom to the rescue! Not only were they spot on, but I’m told they are so good that if there are any left they eat them for breakfast!</span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-tab-span"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time Meal - 2</span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10662/2905/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Cheesy Squash Casserole</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Tresa Hargrove</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Tresa is one tuff cookie! She has endured so many operations and is on her second kidney. To look at her and see the joy the radiates out of her, you would never think all the above happened. Tresa created this recipe when she was all of 12 years old, wow and it is a perfect entree for children who would rather not eat their veggies.</span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time Meal - 3</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10707/4236/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Nana’s Fairy Godmother’s Shrimp and Asparagus Cannelloni</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Debi Wood aka Nana</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Now Nana has to be the one gal on RWoP that keeps you in stitches as all times! She is an amazing cheerleader and one Nana I would love to call my own, I just love what this lady has brought to the RWoP site. Make sure and check out more than this one recipe out, she is hilarious! I’m also told that she now has the blogging bug so I’ll make sure and link her site from mine once I find out the details.</span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Trebuchet MS; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 16.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Pass the Wine; I got all the time - Meal 1</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10435/4859/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Smothered Green Chile Queso Burger</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Jo</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfiEAzVC3lSPa_9OfkJWUvINbI4QUV3Ib6Z8bFNGOYsio3JfHFDmFzXxQ2SRQqxOij4-swZjHD2JVCkPZLcMCRMl9lFQhQpq5SqxUe9CPJLUmHc7RLhoq89DuXu4m_eFeta2uM1n7Q1M/s1600/CIMG1592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfiEAzVC3lSPa_9OfkJWUvINbI4QUV3Ib6Z8bFNGOYsio3JfHFDmFzXxQ2SRQqxOij4-swZjHD2JVCkPZLcMCRMl9lFQhQpq5SqxUe9CPJLUmHc7RLhoq89DuXu4m_eFeta2uM1n7Q1M/s200/CIMG1592.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 17px; text-align: right;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Drum roll please.... here is the recipe for those ROCKING burgers! Like I said before if your a fan of messy burgers that are loaded with flavor, these are the burgers for you! You will not be disappointed! YUM</span>!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-36500832580082316772010-05-08T12:54:00.001-04:002010-05-08T12:56:53.411-04:00Weekly Menu for May 10th thru May 15th<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Before we get started with this weeks menu I want to wish all the mom’s out there a very Happy Mother's Day! It amazes me what we as moms do daily for our families and while a CEO of a company could sum up their responsibilities within the title on their business card; a mom would need to drag a filing cabinet behind her! Because of this, it is my hope that on Sunday you are pampered beyond belief and hopeful you can sleep in! </span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Since Mother's Day is only one day, I’m sure that come Monday your family will be expecting dinner. The last time I posted I mentioned I would be featuring recipes from the amazing women on the Real Women of Philadelphia (RWoP) site. I had no idea how hard it was going to be to choose, these women rock! Even though I will be able to feature their recipes for a long time to come I encourage you check out the site! This week as usual I searched for recipes that would fit into my categories along with different proteins and cuisines, whew! After many hours I think you will enjoy what I came up with. There are so many entree recipes, in fact, I think there are more than 550 right now and new entrees will start being posted next week! I was feeling rather overwhelmed as where to start so I decided that I would start choosing the recipes from the women who are my friends on my profile page. With each week it is my hope to include as many RWoP recipes as possible knowing that you will enjoy them. Also, I will be featuring a section that will link you to the great blogs that the RWoP have; their talent abounds. Enjoy your weekend and as always have a fabulous day!</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A few reminders for the newbies; you can</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> click the title of any recipe to access it </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and if you are interested in a blank grocery list sheet formatted for Excel, send me an email and I’ll send one off to you. This sheet saves you time in the grocery store! As always you can email me at </span><a href="mailto:mydinnerplaybook@aol.com"><span style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Verdana; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">mydinnerplaybook@aol.com</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> with any suggestions, recipe ideas or blog tips! </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don’t forget to sign up as a follower, by doing so you will show up in the “really cool people” slot.</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Thanks for sending this blog off to family, friends and strangers! </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Philadelphia Cream Cheese Week!</span></b></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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Not only is Ziti a great family favorite, this dish uses eggplant in it for substance thus making it a great meatless meal.</span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time - Meal 1</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/11965/1433/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Chicken Prosciutto Stuffed with Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Basil - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Naty Alayon</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Throughout this competition I’ve noticed that there are so many of us who have a chicken dish that is stuffed with some type of ingredients, in fact, I make a </span>Spinach and Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> Recipe that is a favorite in my house, but Naty has topped her dish with a wonderful dressing that combines savory and sweet, taking stuffed chicken to a completely different level. 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I love all recipes that include proteins stuffed with yumminess and the words “pork chops” and “apples” are not only harmonious but yummy! Joyce takes this classic dish and updates it. </span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time Meal - 3</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10865/1627/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Not Yo Mama’s Jambalaya - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Debbie Fabre</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Debbie describes this recipe as creamy, spicy and hearty and as her granddaddy used to say, it will “set your soul on fire.” I love what he said, plus I love spicy food and I think you will love this recipe! Debbie has a site that features her creations of flip flops and bows, check them out at: <a href="http://www.debsfabflops.blogspot.com/"><span style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal 'Trebuchet MS'; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">www.debsfabflops.blogspot.com</span></span></a></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Pass the Wine; I got all the time - Meal 1</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10421/1371/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Philadelphia Mushroom Stuffed Beef Filet with Port Wine Reduction - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">by Stacy Shields</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">While this recipe doesn’t take any longer than some of the recipes above, it just seemed to scream weekend meal! Pairing this dish with some wonderful mashed potatoes and a veggie will impress those sitting around your dinner table.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #86133e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
</span></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-33632358856653212812010-04-30T15:49:00.002-04:002010-04-30T15:53:54.436-04:00Weekly Menu for May 3rd thru May 8th<div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sorry, I guess I should have posted a “Out Sick” sign on my blog! Unfortunately on Thursday of last week I got sick and was unable to post recipes for this week, but, I’m sure you were still able to rock dinner without me. While I’m not 100% and my voice still sounds like a drag queen, I am up and cooking again! Yay! This week the dishes consist of a couple of repeats; since I was entering some of my recipes in contests, I had to remake them so lovely pictures could be taken (I’m trying to remember to take pics of my dishes daily!). I’m also posting a new and really cool fusion recipe from my sis-in-law that I know you will love, along with a couple from the subscriptions that arrived in the mail this week. I think that you’ll agree that this weeks menu is pretty fabulous and I hope you enjoy.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The last time I posted I mentioned how impressed I was with the talent out in the blog world and posted recipes from some great blogs that I found and according to your emails, you were equally impressed. So, next week I will be featuring recipe submissions from the Real Women of Philadelphia contest. There are some talented women out there and I think you’ll enjoy what they are cooking in their kitchens. As always I hope your week is fabulous and Happy Mothers Day to all the mom's out there! May you be spoiled silly on Sunday!</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A few reminders for the newbies; you can</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> click the title of any recipe to access it </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and if you are interested in a blank grocery list sheet formatted for Excel, send me an email and I’ll send one off to you. 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Spring Mix Salad</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Red Bell Pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Seedless Cucumber</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Avocado</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Tomato (your choice)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 Roma Tomatoes</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Red Onion</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Purple Onion</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Yellow Onion</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shallot</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 8 oz. Pkg. Sliced Portobello Mushrooms</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 ears of corn*</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 bunch of sweet green Vidalia onions or 3 medium leaks</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 small red chile pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Green Apple</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 Mangos</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Italian Flat Leaf Parsley</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thyme</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dill</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Garlic Bulb</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 Lemons</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pantry</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tortilla Chips</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sourdough Bread</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tomato Paste</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 14.5 oz. can of Diced Tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Corn Meal (optional)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 3.25 oz can of black olives, sliced </span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 lb. fettuccini</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spices/Staples</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Salt and Pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Olive Oil</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paprika</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Red Pepper Flakes</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Balsamic Vinaigrette</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chicken Stock</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dijon Mustard</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Flour</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meats/Deli/Seafood</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 Steaks - your choice of cut</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 slices of Deli Ham - thick sliced</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 12oz. pkg Sweet Italian Sausage (pre-cooked)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 oz. sliced Pepperoni</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Smokey Bacon</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prosciutto di Parma (1 1/2 tbls.)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 (7 oz.) skinless cod filets</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dairy</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Butter - Salted and Unsalted</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brie, small wheel</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 lb. Wonton Wrappers</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eggs</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 oz. Ricotta Cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 oz. Cream Cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Parmiggano-Reggiano Cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mozzarella Cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 8oz. pkgs of refrigerated crescent rolls, garlic flavored</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Frozen</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Corn*</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Green Chile**</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Misc.</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Red Wine</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">* you will be purchasing fresh corn so either add a 2 more ears to your list or use frozen.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;">** Chile can be purchased in frozen, canned or fresh form</span></span></div>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-56551097226647506582010-04-30T15:13:00.000-04:002010-04-30T15:13:10.803-04:00Chile Relleno Ravioli<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe courtesy of Jaime Carrillo</span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serves 4</span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pound Wonton Wrappers </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 eggs slightly beaten with water</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">7 oz. Ricotta Cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup chopped green chile</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp.garlic powder</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 tbsp. shredded Parmiggano Reggiano</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 Diced Roma Tomatoes</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 Purple Onion cut Fajita Style into slivers</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Diced Mangos</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 handful of fresh italian flat leaf parsley, chopped</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 tbsp.olive oil</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 diced clove of garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp.vegetable oil</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">salt to taste</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">black pepper to taste</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Directions:</span></span></b></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1)In a large mixing bowl, mix 4 oz. of softened Cream Cheese, 7 oz. of Ricotta Cheese, 1/2 cup of chopped green chile, 1 tsp. of garlic powder.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2)In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs slightly with a splash of water to create "eggwash"</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3)Lay One Wonton Wrapper onto cutting board and brush with "eggwash" in a square following the edges of the wonton wrapper.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4)Add a teaspoon of chile cheese filling in 4 spots in the corners of the wonton wrapper down just far enough to give room to seal the edges on all four sides of each filling spot.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">5)Place another Wonton Wrapper on top and seal edges and seal well around each filling spot - press gently but firmly to seal well. Use a knife or ravioli cutter to cut into 4 raviolis along the sealed seams.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6) Repeat steps 3-5 to create ravioli with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">7) In a sautee pan over med to low heat, sautee 4 tbsp. of olive oil with one clove of garlic, 1/2 purple, the 4 roma tomatoes and salt to taste until onions become translucent, then add the 2 diced mangos and sautee for a minute longer - turn off heat and cover to keep warm</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">8) Boil Raviolis in Water (with 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil and a small handful of salt) for 2 to 3 minutes. Lift gently and carefully with flat spatula or ladle with holes to drain water. </span></span></span></div><div style="color: #333333; font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9) Plate Raviolis, cover with sauce on top, add italian flat leaf parsley, shredded Parmiggano Reggiano and black pepper to taste. Serve hot :)</span></span></span></div><div><br />
</div></span></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-53234712196800821112010-04-30T15:09:00.000-04:002010-04-30T15:09:11.634-04:00Ring of Flavor - Italian Style<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serves 6</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Non-Stick Spray</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tbs. EVOO</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tbs. butter</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 medium onion, diced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 cloves of garlic, minced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 8oz. pkg. sliced portobello mushrooms</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pinch of red pepper flake</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Kosher salt</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbs. tomato paste</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 12oz. pkg. al fresca Chicken Sausage, Sweet Italian Style (pre-cooked), sliced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3/4 cup red wine</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbs. corn meal</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 (8 oz.) packages of refrigerated crescent rolls, garlic flavored</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 oz. sliced pepperoni</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 (3.25 oz.) can of black olives, sliced</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 egg </span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese as a topping</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pre-heat oven to 375. In a large saucepan add EVOO and butter on a med-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms and cook for approximately 2 minutes. Add garlic, salt to taste, pinch on Red pepper flake and tomatoes paste, combine toughly, cook for another 3 minutes or so, just enough to soften the onions and mushrooms, but not cook thru. Add the sausage, combine thoroughly. Add wine and allow to simmer until wine is reduced my half, approx. 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and continue to simmer for 5 minutes, dropping temperature to low.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In-between simmer times prepare your pizza pan by spraying with non-stick spray and sprinkling corn meal over surface. Starting with the first pack of crescent rolls, unroll and arrange them in a circle on a pizza pan, slightly overlapping each other, wide ends pointing towards the inside of the pan. 2nd pack same as above, but place in-between the others to create a large surface for placing the toppings. 3rd pack, same as above but now placed in the opposite direction so wide ends are pointing out.</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Add pepperoni to the bottom spreading evenly over dough in a continuous circle. Then with a slotted spoon add sausage and mushroom filling over pepperoni. Add cheese and olives. Bring ends of the dough up over filling and tuck under dough at center to form a ring. Create an egg wash and brush over top, grate Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over top and, bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let set for 5 minutes before serving</span>.</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-69030602508360605592010-04-16T23:37:00.002-04:002010-04-16T23:42:25.345-04:00Weekly Menu for April 19th thru April 24th<div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Whew, what a week! Do you find yourself seemingly busier now that spring has sprung? Now that the days are longer I find I that I try not to waste a moment of daylight and cram as much as possible into that day. This week seemed no different and yet will not stop until late Sunday night. This is also the reason why this weeks blog will be posted late today, sorry. Although, I must say that because of the type A personality I seem to possess I'm happy when I have a week where multiple tasks and activities are completed and enjoyed. Weird, I know, but I really think that staying busy is my drug!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">My in-laws are in town this week and we’ve had the opportunity to explore places in our community that we had not yet been able to, we had a wonderful day at the beach that allowed for a great day of peace and relaxation from the never ending to-do list, filming for my recipe submission for the Real Women of Philadelphia contest ended up being a family affair and the weekend is spoken for with our daughters cheer competition. Happily I have to say that regardless of the hectic week, it was a week filled with great conversation, much love and good food (thanks to my family for eating all the food I keep making for the contest) and we will be sad when the week is over. I have also found that I can agree with many when they say sleep can be very overrated when one is having so much fun! </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Speaking of good food, I do have a week full of new recipes for you that I think your going to enjoy; and I’ve also included this weeks video for my Jalapeno Popper Burgers that I entered as my entree submission and I think it will make a great dinner option for you this week. Next weeks submission will be desert, and the family seems very happy that there will be much cake to eat! Well, my friends my hope is that whether your week is busy or mellow, it will be filled with great conversation, much love and good food. As always, have a fabulous week!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">A few reminders for the newbies; you can<b> click the title of any recipe to access it </b>and if you are interested in a blank grocery list sheet formatted for Excel, send me an email and I’ll send one off to you. This sheet saves you time in the grocery store. As always you can email me at <a href="mailto:mydinnerplaybook@aol.com"><span style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Verdana; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">mydinnerplaybook@aol.com</span></span></a> with any suggestions, recipe ideas or blog tips! Don’t forget to sign up as a follower, by doing so you will show up in the “really cool people” slot. Thanks for sending this blog off to family, friends and strangers! <b> </b>As always, have a fabulous week!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Find this weeks <b><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/04/grocery-list-419-thru-424.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Grocery List</span></a></b> here</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Quick Meal 1</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.rachaelraymag-digital.com/rachaelraymag/201005?pg=158#pg104"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Lemon-Garlic Spanish Chicken Thighs and Rice Pilaf </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">- Recipe</span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">It looks like Rachael Ray did it once again and created a meal full of flavor without killing the budget. The combination of all the ingredients come together so well that you don’t feel like your eating a budget friendly meal.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Quick Meal 2</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.rachaelraymag-digital.com/rachaelraymag/201005?pg=158#pg106"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Butter-Almond-Crusted Fishwiches</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">You guessed it, it’s time to have incorporate some fish into the menu. This recipe has a lot going on in it and since tilapia is fairly mild, those of us that do not automatically choose fish as an option will enjoy this dish.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Got Some Time - Meal 1</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/02/jalapeno-popper-burgers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Jalapeno Popper Burgers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">As a wise man once said, “You can never go wrong with a burger”; the wise man being my husband loves burgers, in fact we all do and I have to say we ate these burgers twice this week; since the first round of filming didn’t turn out so well and both times were equally delicious. Yum! Check out my <a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10435/1442/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">video here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">.</span> </span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Got Some Time Meal - 2</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/quick-recipes/2010/05/fettuccine_with_peas_asparagus_and_pancetta"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Fettuccine with Peas, Asparagus, and Pancetta</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Fettuccine and Pancetta, need I say more? I love Fettuccine and when my copy of Bon Appetit showed up in the mail this week the picture automatically made me want to make this dish, agreeing with those who say we eat with our eyes first.</span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Got Some Time Meal - 3</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ham-taleggio-grilled-cheese-recipe/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Ham-Taleggio Grilled Cheese</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Now when I saw that this recipe takes 40 minutes I wasn’t sure why since I seem to get my </span><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/02/ham-brie-and-apple-paninis.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Ham, Apple and Brie Paninis</span></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> made in 25 or so and then figured out it’s the caramelized onions. But since I’m a lover of all cheese and caramelized onions this one was worth the extra time.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Pass the Wine; I got all the time - Meal 1</b></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/potato-crusted-pork-chops-with-pesto-sauce-recipe/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Jay’s Potato-Crusted Pork Chops with Pesto Sauce</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> - Recipe</span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">May’s issue of Food Network Magazine had a challenge to create a recipe using potato chips and this recipe seemed to work for a weekend dinner with a twist, plus don’t we all have a bunch of bags of chips that have nothing but crumbs at the bottom?</span></div>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-5659479687679379052010-04-16T22:50:00.002-04:002010-04-16T22:50:57.709-04:00Grocery List: 4/19 thru 4/24<div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Produce</b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Onions, 6 small</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Green Onions, 1 bunch</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Meyer Lemons, 2 small</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Lemon, 3</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Garlic Bulb, 2</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Flat-Leaf Parsley</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Basil</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Thyme</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Marjoram</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Small Head of Cabbage or Shredded Slaw Mix</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Jalapenos, 3 Fresh</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Lettuce</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Tomato, 2</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Guacamole pre-made or (2 Avocados, Salsa, S&P, garlic, lime juice combined)</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Asparagus</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Green Peas (or frozen)</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Green Apple</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Pantry</b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Thin Spaghetti</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Fettuccine or Penne, 12 oz.</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Rice</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Pimento-Stuffed Green Olives</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Sliced Almonds</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Split Rolls or White Bread, 8 slices + additional white bread 8 slices</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Hamburger Buns</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Potato Chips</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Spices/Staples</b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Salt and Pepper</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Bay Leaves</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Thyme</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Smoked Sweet Paprika</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Lemon and Pepper Seasoning</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Paprika</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Olive Oil</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Vegetable Oil</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Flour</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Chicken Stock</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Dijon Mustard</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Mayo</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Pickle Relish</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Honey</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Breadcrumbs</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Meats/Deli/Seafood</b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Cured Chorizo, 1/3 lb</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Chicken Thighs, 8</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Tilapia, 4 filets</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Ground Beef, 2 lbs.</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Pork Loin Roast, bone in, center cut, 2 lbs.</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Bacon</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Pancetta (or you can use bacon)</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Ham</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Dairy</b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Butter</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Eggs</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Heavy Whipping Cream</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Cream Cheese</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Pepper Jack Cheese Slices</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Parmesan Cheese</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Taleggio Cheese</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Sour Cream</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Store Bought Pesto</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Frozen</b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b>Misc.</b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Dry White Wine or Dry Sherry</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #86133e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #86133e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="color: #86133e; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> TGIF! I’m not sure how your week was but mine was busy, and in all honesty I can’t believe it is Friday already; I feel like I have been running at a frantic pace all week. If you read last weeks blog you know that I decided to enter the Real Women of Philadelphia Challenge and while I came up with an amazing appetizer the work required to get it submitted was a lot of work! I have to say creating the recipe was by far the easiest part, having to film my recipe, edit it and then upload it was crazy! After submitting my recipe I came to the conclusion that:</span></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> <i>One - I see the importance of a great space when filming, my kitchen was not exactly the ideal place.</i></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Two - It would have been so much easier if there was an actual camera person filming.</i></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Three - Editing takes forever!</i></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i>Four - I so need some acting classes!!!!</i></span></span></div><br />
<div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Now I’m going to post my video for your amusement, perhaps it will make you laugh, actually I’m sure it will and hopefully it will make your Friday go by a lot quicker! Bottom line, I encourage you to make my <a href="http://www.realwomenofphiladelphia.com/user_recipe/view/10435/760/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Heavenly Little Puffs of Flavor</span></a> you are going to love them! The family has already asked for them twice!</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Looking at so many submissions for appetizers at the Real Women of Philadelphia Challenge website I was so impressed with all the good cooks out there and it got me thinking; I want to feature others in this weeks recipes. Now the submissions for entrees will not start posting until Monday so to have meals for you this week I searched blogs from The Foodie BlogRoll. I think you’ll not only enjoy their recipes but I think you will be impressed with their blogs I know I was. </span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I chose four recipes from the blogs at The Foodie BlogRoll, one from Ms. Paula Deen to honor her for roll in the Real Women of Philadelphia Challenge and one of my originals. I hope you enjoy each of them, and as always, have a fabulous week!</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A few reminders for the newbies; you can</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> click the title of any recipe to access it </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and if you are interested in a blank grocery list sheet formatted for Excel, send me an email and I’ll send one off to you. This sheet saves you lots of time in the grocery store. As always you can email me at </span><a href="mailto:mydinnerplaybook@aol.com"><span style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal Verdana; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">mydinnerplaybook@aol.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> with any suggestions, recipe ideas or blog tips! Don’t forget to sign up as a follower, by doing so you will show up in the “really cool people” slot. Thanks for sending this blog off to family, friends and strangers! </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">As always, have a fabulous week!</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/02/ham-brie-and-apple-paninis.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Ham, Apple and Brie Panini’s - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As you know, I love Panini’s and it has been a while since I made these ones. Spring is in full bloom here and this sandwich along with a fresh salad seems like a perfect dinner to enjoy outside in the lanai.</span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Quick Meal 2</span></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
<div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/05/garlic-tuna-pasta-with-asparagus.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Garlic Tuna Pasta with Asparagus - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking of spring, when you take a look at this recipe from the blog </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My Kitchen Cafe</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, you are going to agree. I love tuna and while I make a Tuna Noodle Casserole that I’m fairly fond of when I’m in the mood for Tuna, my dish screams more fall and winter and this version looks fresh, light and spring like.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
<div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time - Meal 1</span></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
<div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/2009/06/orange-thai-flank-steak.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Orange Thai Flank Steak - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I haven’t really experimented with Thai food all that much but was looking for another way to use an inexpensive cut of beef. I came across this recipe at the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For the Love of Cooking</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Blog and I think the author nailed it. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
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<div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://picky-palate.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">BBQ Shredded Chicken and Caramelized Red Onion Ranch Spaghetti - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Okay, I have to admit that when I stumbled upon this blog the picture of the lady shopping in high heals got my attention, one, because I’m such a girly girl and two I have had to run to the store after being dressed up and in 5 inch heels and people look at you like they are wondering if you truly do your grocery shopping in heels! The expressions on their faces are priceless and I look at them with a look that says - yes I do and I keep them on when I vacuum too! Ha ha! The author of the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Picky-Palate</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> blog created this recipe and it ended up being a hit despite it’s name.</span></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Got Some Time Meal - 3</span></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
<div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="http://www.poorgirleatswell.com/2009/02/recipe-spinach-red-pepper-feta-stuffed.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Spinach, Red Pepper and Feta Stuffed Pork over Herbed Cous Cous - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I love this blog! <i>Poor Girl Eats Well</i> shows us that we can always have flavorful food without breaking the pocket book. This dish got my attention once I saw the words feta and stuffed! Yum!</span></span><span style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
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<div style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Verdana; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view2/salmon_burgers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Salmon Burgers - Recipe</span></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I love Paula Deen and you know that when it comes to seafood you can turn to her to make a great dish. Since we haven’t had seafood in a while salmon burgers seemed like the perfect dish to enjoy a great spring day!</span></span></div></span></span></div></span></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-23249957030184012062010-04-02T16:54:00.001-04:002010-04-02T16:55:36.536-04:00Weekly Menu for April 5th thru April 10th<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;">Happy Friday! How was your week? In this household it was a whirlwind and I for one am a bit tired but also filled with excitement. The reason I’m tired; as you may recall this week happens to be spring break for the kids and we have packed our week with many activities. Because of the busy week I have to say I wasn’t able to dedicate the time I usually do to bringing you a week of new recipes, I’m sorry. Don’t get me wrong I did create a few new recipes that I’m sure you will enjoy; I just didn’t get around to having them blog ready. I assure you that I will have a new round available next week. But since your here anyway, I’d like to share with you what my original intentions for this blog was and to issue you a challenge.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;">My goal for each day regardless of the huge to-do list and the never-ending places we all seem to need to be; is to have dinner together as a family every evening. This is a time where we are unplugged from the world around us and are focused on just the five of us. Over the years I’ve been able to make this happen despite our schedules and have eliminated the need for the drive thru and the take-out menus to feed my family some great meals that are good for us. We have a saying in our household; “McDonalds is for emergencies only.” I’ve talked to so many families that have wanted to accomplish this goal also, but because of a lack of ideas, and that overwhelming feeling of where to even start, I decided that since I was organizing my week for my family I could easily share it with others. Thus, Your Dinner Playbook was created.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;">Just as a coach has a playbook full of ideas and strategies to reach the ultimate goal of a winning outcome for their sport, I hand you my playbook for a victorious week filled with good food. While working on my book submission my goal for the playbook was to have three full months of menus available, and I’m happy to say that this has been accomplished within this blog. There are over 80 recipes available now and organized so that you have the choice to follow the week to a T and know that everyday you can eat a different protein and a different type of food for three full months. By doing this you only repeat the recipe 4 times a year. It’s also for those of you who may need a full week of Quick Meals one week and then know that the following week you’re able to make 6 days worth of Got Some Time Meals. It’s yet another tool to make your life easier and enjoy a meal with those you love.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;">Now the challenge…this week I received an email from Paula Dean who is part of the Real Women of Philadelphia challenge. The competition is to create recipes using Philadelphia cream cheese and if you’ve enjoyed any of my recipes you know that I’m fond of cream cheese! So once I heard about it my excitement (mentioned above) level shot thru the roof. It is a great opportunity and I’m excited to participate, although I am a bit nervous about the video submission portion of it, but working thru it! So while I’m challenging myself to create some new recipes I challenge you to plan the following week of menus by mixing and matching the recipes within my blog to fit into your upcoming week. The sky’s the limit, maybe there was a week you didn’t get around to preparing one of the posted recipes and you still want to try it, or you can let your kids decide what your eating and let them pick a full week of their favorites, pasta may be on the menu the entire week but imagine the pride they’ll feel knowing that they were in charge of the menu. Let me know how your week goes and I’ll make sure and update you on mine, wish me luck! Lights, camera, action! Yikes! </span></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-18256517577820648402010-03-26T16:27:00.004-04:002010-03-29T10:55:34.803-04:00Weekly Menu for March 29th thru April 3rd - Spring Break Fare<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Woo whoo! Party Time! Today at 3:00 p.m. it will officially be spring break! Now I’m not sure if spring break has passed already, or if yours is just around the corner, or if spring break even applies to you, but if it does I’m sure you are probably thinking; <i>party?</i> <i>are you kidding me, I will have the kids home aaaaallllll day long!</i> I on the other hand am so okay with this. Why you ask? Let me count the ways....</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">1. I do not have to set the alarm clock or get out of bed early, which means the true night owl in me can stay up past 11:30!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">2. I do not have to deal with homework or monitoring of the kids school activities.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">3. All practices for my kids sports are canceled and most importantly...</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">4. We get ten whole days to play! Since we recently moved to Florida I want to see what is in our own back yard per say. Beach days, movies, the kids museum and site seeing are on the docket so far. Plus it’s Easter weekend, one of the most special holidays in my book! Such fun awaits! </span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Since this surge of let’s get out and play is stirring in me, I know that this week I will need some easy meals that can be thrown together quickly. Even though this weeks meals fit the above bill we will not be compromising on proteins or flavors and dinner will be just as enjoyable as all the activities you may have planned. If you don’t get to have fun this upcoming week, I’m truly sorry (solemn music playing) but there is a bright side; dinner will be done in no time this week and you will be able to kick back and possibly enjoy some “me” time after dinner. Plenty of time to rest so that you’ll be ready to celebrate the Easter weekend with family and friends.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I have another reason for celebrating today; my blog is officially three months old and I succeeded in not posting the same recipe twice! You will now find 80 recipes within this blog! I’m so thrilled about this and I would like to thank each of you for sticking with me and spreading the word of my blog around.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">A few reminders for the newbies; you can<b> click the title of any recipe to access it </b>and if you are interested in a blank grocery list sheet formatted for Excel, send me an email and I’ll send one off to you. This sheet saves you lots of time in the grocery store. As always you can email me at <a href="mailto:mydinnerplaybook@aol.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">mydinnerplaybook@aol.com</span></span></a> with any suggestions, recipe ideas or blog tips! Don’t forget to sign up as a follower, by doing so you will show up in the “really cool people” slot. Thanks for sending this blog off to family, friends and strangers! <b> </b>As always, have a fabulous week!</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Find this weeks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><b><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/03/grocery-list-329-thru-43.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Grocery List</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span>here</span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Quick Meal 1</b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://yourdinnerplaybook.blogspot.com/2010/03/grape-and-walnut-chicken-salad-cups.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Grape and Walnut Chicken Salad Cups Recipe</span></a></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">This happens to be one of the most versatile meals I have in my repertoire. While at my last Bunco/Girls Night Out parties I took these and then was asked why the recipe wasn’t on my blog and if I would post it. Since I normally make these as an appetizer, beach fare or lunch, posting it as a dinner option for you hadn’t crossed my mind. While I’m planning to make this meal for my beach day I would suggest that for dinner you forgo the bread cups and use a croissant instead, and I’d throw together a salad to accompany it. If you are going to contribute a meal for Easter, volunteer to bring the appetizer, it won’t take you much time and everyone will be impressed.</span></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Quick Meal 2</b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.cuisinerecipes.com/2010/03/25/garlicky-shrimp/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Garlicky Shrimp Recipe</span></a></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">What an easy and tasty recipe. This recipe is so fast that it may take longer to warm up garlic bread! Note: This recipe was created as a two serving recipe, I doubled it and listed the ingredients as such in the grocery list.</span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Pass the Wine; I got all the time - Meal 1</b></span></div><div style="color: #0044fe; font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/sweet-tea-ribs-with-lemony-potato-salad-recipe/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Sweet Tea Ribs with Lemony Potato Salad Recipe</span></a></span></div><div style="font: 14.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 17.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISaagEn79yzHMEZ-Ujhk7htg4FpXCmmtHLGW-eysgoROsG8it0YjyF2kULEz1CBtzwA0c44UIM9EYj8vni6KNcKyBFCvwve9Gt_XiZA_Pg7ssS-fpbiUMvRL_M7Cc3OO_y15eabuDcJI/s1600/FNM_040110-OOTB-004_s4x3_med.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISaagEn79yzHMEZ-Ujhk7htg4FpXCmmtHLGW-eysgoROsG8it0YjyF2kULEz1CBtzwA0c44UIM9EYj8vni6KNcKyBFCvwve9Gt_XiZA_Pg7ssS-fpbiUMvRL_M7Cc3OO_y15eabuDcJI/s320/FNM_040110-OOTB-004_s4x3_med.jpg" /></a></div><div style="color: #86133e; font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">This recipe won’t really take all your time but it may take just a bit longer than the other five. Overall I think that this is a good take on a rib and potato dinner and feels like an official spring dish.</span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-8774381823598675632010-03-26T15:40:00.000-04:002010-03-26T15:40:54.223-04:00Grocery List: 3/29 thru 4/3<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Produce</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Celery, 3 stalks</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Carrot, 2</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Onion 2</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Red Onion, 1 small</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lettuce, iceberg, 1 head</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tomato, 2</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Basil</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dill</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Parsley</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Red Seedless Grapes, 2 cups</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Watermelon, seedless, 2 lbs.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jalapeno, 2</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lime, 2</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lemon, 1</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Orange, 1</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Russet Potatoes, 2 lbs.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Meats/Deli/Seafood</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rotisserie Chicken, 1</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Large Shrimp, 20</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chicken Breasts, 2 boneless, skinless</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ground Turkey, 1 1/2 lbs.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Beef Roast, Med-Lg</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Baby Back Ribs, 2 racks, (2 lbs.)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dairy</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sharp Cheddar Cheese</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesean</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mozzarella, shredded</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bleu Cheese Crumbles</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cheddar Cheese, Sandwich slices 4</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sour Cream</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Butter</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Eggs</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Frozen</span></span></b></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Misc.</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-48003267874304012112010-03-26T15:39:00.000-04:002010-03-26T15:39:03.860-04:00Grape and Walnut Chicken Salad Cups<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Servings: 8 sandwiches or 16 bread cups</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Rotisserie Chicken</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Celery stalks, finely diced</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cups Red Seedless Grapes, halved</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup chopped walnuts</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup sour cream</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup mayonnaise</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Salt and Pepper to taste</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Remove all meat from chicken, shred with two forks and add to a large mixing bowl. In a separate small bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise, set aside. Add the celery, grapes, walnuts and cheese to the chicken and combine. Add the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture in one spoonful at a time, combine until the desired consistency is obtained. Season with salt and pepper to taste.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serve sandwich style over croissants or create edible cups by placing a scoop of salad into each bread cup. (A small ice cream scooper works great)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Bread Cups</b></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">16 pieces of whole wheat bread</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbs. butter, melted</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">muffin pan</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cooking spray</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Heat oven to 375. Remove crusts from bread. Roll each slice out with a rolling pin to create a thin flattened piece of bread. Brush melted butter on each one (face side up only). Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray and place each piece of bread butter side up into cups. Bake for 7 minutes or so until just golden and toasted. Remove from oven and allow to cool.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440678958947646543.post-24867419771078525382010-03-26T15:28:00.000-04:002010-03-26T15:28:16.467-04:00Stripped Beef Tacos with Watermelon Salsa<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe Courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serves 8-10</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tbs. Olive Oil</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 medium to large roast</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 medium onion, quartered</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 cloves garlic</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Salt and Pepper</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Choose either: 2 packages Taco shells/24 corn tortillas/12 small flour tortillas</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lettuce and Tomato for garnish</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Salsa</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sour Cream</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat on high. Season roast with salt and pepper. When pan reaches temperature place roast in pan carefully and sear each side for 45 seconds or so. This will seal in the juices while it cook. Place in slow-cooker along with the onion and garlic. Cook on low for about 6-8 hours.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When done, remove from slow cooker and place in a large bowl. Shred meat with two forks and season with salt and pepper if needed.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If using corn tortillas, heat a small saucepan with canola or peanut oil to a medium-high temperature and cook each one a few seconds at a time. Allow to drain on paper towels.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Assemble tacos. Place taco shells on a large foil lined baking sheet, add shredded beef and</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cheese to each one. Heat thru for approximately 5-7 minutes, shells should be warmed through and cheese melted. Remove and serve with salsa, garnish and sour cream.</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Watermelon Salsa</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe courtesy of Jo Davison</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 1/2 cups Seedless Watermelon, finely diced (a 2lb watermelon should work)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Jalapenos, minced (remove seeds but keep membrane if you would like additional heat)</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Tomato, medium, finely diced</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 red onion, finely diced</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 fresh Lime juice</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Salt to taste</span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 12.0px; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 10.0px Verdana; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to use.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><br />
</span></span></div></span>Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259719767220839279noreply@blogger.com0