tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39450958120885604542024-03-05T21:01:53.344-08:00Sweet Bon VivantRecipes for enjoying all of life's luxuriesNikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11827991912069591659noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945095812088560454.post-56663275761152291592012-04-03T17:37:00.002-07:002012-04-03T17:41:48.450-07:00Lasagna Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCVHrk9XXmPDGfsC6FukKZ1JL8yEWhJpoY9lSm7hjb91eL9opksDwtdS71a4qlN0Y5JbgqFZ55OqdM4Crsuem4HUNoNIIreOovwVSXZFyCeEHgUNOKwTor0eQs90DGD_oK8i3y5Zz1wd8/s1600/photo(40).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCVHrk9XXmPDGfsC6FukKZ1JL8yEWhJpoY9lSm7hjb91eL9opksDwtdS71a4qlN0Y5JbgqFZ55OqdM4Crsuem4HUNoNIIreOovwVSXZFyCeEHgUNOKwTor0eQs90DGD_oK8i3y5Zz1wd8/s400/photo(40).JPG" width="362" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Today I debut my new featured weekly posts in which I will share a recipe that I discovered in the glorious land of Pinterest! Seriously I will admit I am addicted to Pinterest, we have a love/hate relationship. I have so many new "projects" that I never knew I needed/wanted to do until I discovered this site. Today's recipe I had this weekend at a cocktail party. My sister-in-law, who threw the party had these adorable little things as one of her appetizers. I was so intrigued and when I asked her where she got the recipe it was none other than, you guessed it, Pinterest! This was where the inspiration came for making my featured Pinterest posts. Thank you Stace :)<br />
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With that being said these little lasagna's are perfect! They are great for kids or even to make in bulk then wrap and freeze for an easy reheat-able snack. As a bite size party appetizer, I suggest using the mini cupcake pans as they are easier to pick up and pop in your mouth, but for dinner I would use the regular size (pictured above) and serve with a salad or veggie on the side. The best part, is that they are easy, easy, easy! Without further ado, I give you Lasagna Cupcakes....<br />
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Tonight I wanted to make my husband something for dinner after after a not so awesome dinner the night before. Lately Ive been doing this thing where I go to the grocery store undecided on what I want to make for dinner and then I wander up and down the aisles, putting things into my basket, and taking them out. This battle in my head continues until I have settled upon an idea, which can take awhile as I am horrible at making up my mind (reason #1 why my husband will NOT go grocery shopping with me). Anyways tonight I knew immediately I wanted to do a pasta dish but it took a good 25 minutes for me to finally decide on manicotti. I love manicotti because it is such a versatile dish. Truly you can put any ingredients into it and it is hard for it not to be delicious. My favorite however is a yummy combo of spinach and sausage. My manicotti is made with a blend of cheeses, each with its own texture, yummy hot Italian sausage, onion, and spinach. On weeknights when I want to get dinner on the table in a hurry, I grab a jar of marinara sauce from the store and add a can of diced tomatoes, but believe me when I say everything is better when you make your own sauce. That however is not always an option, and so jar marinara, you win. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Directions</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 11pt;">Preheat oven to 350. In a 9x12 baking dish pour half of the jar (or 1 cup) marinara sauce. Make sure it covers the entire bottom of dish. Set aside. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 11pt;">Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened about 3-4 minutes. Add sausage to pan and cook until browned. Add in garlic and cook for another minute. Remove sausage from pan and let cool. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan, bread crumbs, spinach, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to combine completely. Add in sausage mixture and stir combine. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 11pt;">Stuff uncooked manicotti with sausage/spinach/cheese mixture (I like to put the mixture into a plastic bag and cut a hole at the corner to use as a “pastry” bag to fill manicotti, but you can also do my hand). Place manicotti in baking dish on top of marinara sauce. After all manicotti are in pan, drizzle the other cup of marinara on top. Top with the diced tomatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't you love that feeling? That moment when you finally realize you found the one. Your heart stops, you get butterflies in your stomach and you cant stop smiling. You know what I am talking about- The PERFECT chocolate chip cookie. It's love at first bite. I'm happy to say that your life long search for that perfect companion to that cold glass of milk is over. This cookie is everything you were ever looking for: crispy outside with a soft chewy inside filled with soft gooey chocolate and (my addition) crunchy pecans. What really makes this special is that little hint of sea salt that you get with each delectable cookie. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I wish I could say that I created this masterpiece but another fellow blogger at <a href="http://www.savorysweetlife.com/">Savory Sweet Life</a> deserves all the credit. Needless to say you will never need another recipe ever again. My dear husband gave me the stamp of approval through small moans of joy in between bites. I think this is a fantastic cookie and can be dressed up (with a variety of nuts, toffee, etc.) or enjoyed plain and simple. What is more amazing than a warm cookie on cold winter night? Stay in, treat yourself (or someone special) to these and you won't be disappointed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Nikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11827991912069591659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945095812088560454.post-4064346497752160772012-01-14T22:28:00.000-08:002012-01-14T22:28:57.594-08:00Frango Triple Treat Chocolate Layer Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEMyr2XcuXF6AqSdLokUSG73zG54nbkDLpunr5a2AFiJm4osPDhEOoDpOwXEZWiJ_GPsbLZuygMVExVSpNtRG_UorXzG8KKBtdk-tZyNf6TsDagHIfhGxVv_vTOqEzJrpHcINJZVjyM45/s1600/photo%252820%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEMyr2XcuXF6AqSdLokUSG73zG54nbkDLpunr5a2AFiJm4osPDhEOoDpOwXEZWiJ_GPsbLZuygMVExVSpNtRG_UorXzG8KKBtdk-tZyNf6TsDagHIfhGxVv_vTOqEzJrpHcINJZVjyM45/s320/photo%252820%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are from Washington it is more than likely you know what a Frango is. As I am relatively a newcomer to the Pacific Northwest, it was only recently that I became educated in the world of Frangos. Frango mints are a smooth and delicious brand of chocolate truffles that were created here in Seattle in the early 1900's. A little history lesson, Frangos were created by the Frederick & Nelson Department stores in 1918, and later recipes and trademarks were acquired by Marshall Fields of Chicago. After some legal drama a lot of years later Macys became the only place that now carries the northwest version of this long standing truffle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I learned from my husband that his sister grew up loving Frango's and remembered having this Frango Mint Cake that his mom would bring home on special occasions from Frederick & Nelsons. With her birthday on the way, I thought what a better gift than to surprise her with a cake from her childhood (also a great way to save myself from eating the rest of the box of Frangos Santa brought me this year). So I began my search to find the recipe. I went days finding recipes and showing them to my husband, who would look at them and say "no that's not it", until finally I came across an old Frederick & Nelson book, which no doubt had the recipe I was looking for! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cake Ingredients:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">6 Frango Mint Dark Chocolates, chopped Fine</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1/2 cup boiling water</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1/4 cup unsweetened non alkalized cocoa powder</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2 cups granulated sugar</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">4 large eggs, at room temperature</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 cup buttermilk</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Directions:</span></u></b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"></span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1.Place</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350f. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Generously butter three 9-inch round layer cake pans. Line the bottom of each with a circle of waxed paper. Lightly butter the paper.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. Put</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> the Frango Mints and unsweetened chocolate in a small bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3. Sift </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">together the cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set Aside.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4. With</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until smooth. gradually add the sugar and increase to high speed. Continue beating about 2 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Alternately add the buttermilk and dry ingredients, adding about one-third at a time, beginning with buttermilk.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5. Divide</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 15 minutes. Rearrange the pans in the oven from front to back so they bake evenly.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6. Continue</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> baking 15 to 20 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Loosen from the pans and invert onto a wire rack. Peel off the waxed paper and cool completely.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 68.45pt; mso-element-top: -35.0pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
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The past few years I didnt really get to enjoy the holidays in the traditional sense. I lived in Hawaii, I was away from family and of course we never got that chilly weather which to me is a big part of Christmas. Not saying I don't miss the 70 degrees and sunshine all year long but I was really excited to spend this Christmas the way I used to growing up. I forgot was how hectic this time of year can be (especially while working on my masters degree). Yikes! With all the holidays gatherings at home, school, or with friends I share with you a recipe that is surely to please!<br />
Crab stuffed Mushroom, elegant yet simple and of course delicious! Who doesn't love the succulent flavor of crab? This recipe combines smooth cream cheese and Parmesan (use fresh grated!) and is stuffed into a juicy little mushroom for a bite size piece of crab heaven! <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">The Holidays are upon us! </div><br />
Starbucks is officially serving drinks in their Christmas cups which means its finally here: The Holidays! Growing up the holiday season was always a huge deal. My mom and dad would decorate the entire house with lights making sure to always "out-do" the neighbors. The day after Thanksgiving my Grandma would have our tree up and decorated with all of her beautiful ornaments. It was all so magical back then that as an adult with my own home I try to recreate the memories.<br />
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The holidays also meant lots of cooking and baking, something I did not appreciate until I was older. Luckily I have been passed down the wonderful recipes of my Grandma Mable which I make every year to keep her spirit and traditions alive. To start of my month of Holiday recipes I am sharing with you my favorite recipe that I look forward to having every year. I love this recipe so much, that when I moved to Hawaii and couldnt make it home for the holidays I asked my Aunt Barbara to send it to me in a care package. The first recipe in my holiday collection is my Grandma Mable's Rum Cake. Moist yellow cake topped with crunchy pecan and soaked with a delicious rum glaze is sure to bring out the holiday spirit in you. The best part is that it is so easy to make! A wonderful dessert to bring to any holiday gathering. Enjoy!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Looking back on my childhood I never fully realized how lucky I was to live with both my parents and grandparents. Yes having three stubborn Portuguese in one household at times could be chaotic but it also meant there were home-cooked meals every night of the week. Everyone in my family loved to cook! Takeout food was nonexistent and only on special occasion would we all go out to dinner. Growing up my Grandpa Tony owned a few restaurants, one of which was called The Thirsty Whale. It was at this restaurant that his famous New England Clam Chowder came into existence. Originally from Massachusetts my grandpa understood the true meaning of New England Style; simple and basic, clam and potatoes, not too thick and not too thin, creamy and delicious. While there are many versions of this chowder that have celery, carrots, corn, etc. it is not authentic New England Clam Chowder like you would have if you went back east to his hometown. So in honor of the most wonderful and loving grandfather a girl could ask for, I am sharing with you his famous recipe, which I hope you will enjoy as much as I do. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span>Nikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11827991912069591659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945095812088560454.post-25232269021227172332011-10-30T22:53:00.000-07:002011-10-30T22:53:50.715-07:00Fried Green Tomatoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><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/AVvXsEgf_J6Cm4qk8mglgWlO3eqg9Zsa79lsJ8cY9_h9Opn8PLQnfu6kpG1nNQmumDIGz5puAPCcQc4ushf7e1CR5BHl5NrV9OQJ25Zr8dY38AA_2vBCjI4b0siFz95L_ZRbt3uY4gMiHjs1rNCn/s1600/photo%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_J6Cm4qk8mglgWlO3eqg9Zsa79lsJ8cY9_h9Opn8PLQnfu6kpG1nNQmumDIGz5puAPCcQc4ushf7e1CR5BHl5NrV9OQJ25Zr8dY38AA_2vBCjI4b0siFz95L_ZRbt3uY4gMiHjs1rNCn/s400/photo%25286%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>With the weather here in Seattle deciding to skip fall and head striaght into winter our little garden has suffered the affects. The heirloom tomatoes we planted late this spring were well on their way to becoming big and juicy but once the cold front hit this past week we realized they were not going to make it much longer. My husband (who secretly is a great cook) decided to salvage the big green tomatoes and do what he does best, whip up something from nothing. So a few ingredients later out from our kitchen emerged these. When I bit into it is was crispy and juicy with a little bit of a kick, so delicious! I knew instantly this recipe had to be shared. The tricky part was getting him to write down an actual recipe as he just likes to throw things together. So I had him walk me back through it step by step and I was able to get something down in writing. Enjoy these little bites of golden crispy goodness (I know I did).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomatoes dredged in flour, eggs, then flour ready for the deep fryer</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">4 green tomatoes cut into ¼ inch rings</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup all purpose flour</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup Italian breadcrumbs</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">½ teaspoon cayenne pepper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">Pinch of dried cilantro</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">Kosher salt and pepper to taste</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">3 eggs</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">3 tablespoons of milk</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">Ranch Dressing (for dipping sauce)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Directions</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1. Preheat deep fryer oil to 350 degrees F.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">2. Combine flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings together and place in a shallow dish.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">3. Beat together eggs and milk and place in another shallow dish.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">4. Dredge tomatoes through flour mixture, then through the eggs, then back into the flour mixture until well coated. Repeat with the other slices. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">5. Add a few pieces to the deep fryer at a time and cook for about 2-3 minutes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table>Nikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11827991912069591659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945095812088560454.post-28501063993759005232011-10-27T22:50:00.000-07:002011-10-28T21:04:03.652-07:00Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing, the air feels cool, boots return to the wardrobe, but most importantly pumpkin is back in season! Pumpkin is easily one of my most liked flavors. Just the smell brings so many warm memories to mind. So in the spirit of the launch of my new blog I thought I would start off with a favorite fall (and pumpkin) recipes: <i>Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cherries and White Chocolate Chips. </i>While the combination of ingredients may sound odd, these cookies are to die for! My husband who is not the biggest fan of anything pumpkin flavored (I married him anyways) absolutely loved these and was highly disappointed when I brought these to work and came home with no leftovers. A crowd pleaser and must try for the fall season!<br />
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<tr style="height: 270.55pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"> <td style="border: dashed windowtext 1.0pt; height: 270.55pt; mso-border-alt: dashed windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 438.0pt;" valign="top" width="438"><h1><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: grey; font-family: 'Apple Symbols'; font-size: 28pt;">Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies<o:p></o:p></span></b></h1><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted from </span><i>My Baking Addiction</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Yields 48<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="height: 121px; margin-left: 198px; margin-top: 7px; position: absolute; width: 217px; z-index: 251657214;"></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoCommentText"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">2 cups all purpose</span><span style="color: grey; font-size: 13pt;"> <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/pumpkin-oatmeal-cookies/"><span style="color: grey; text-decoration: none;">flour</span></a></span><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 373.0pt;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 teaspoon baking soda <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">½ teaspoon kosher salt <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup (2 sticks) butter; softened <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup packed light brown sugar <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup granulated sugar <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup pure pumpkin puree <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 308.0pt;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 large egg <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup white chocolate chips <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1 cup dried cherries; roughly chopped</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Directions</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line your baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">2. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">3. Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Add flour mixture; combine until all ingredients are incorporated. Fold in white chocolate chips and dried cherries. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">4. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: #767676; font-size: 13pt;">5. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">TIP: Add in anything you would like in place of the white chocolate chips or dried cherries, I have used walnuts, almonds, raisons, dark chocolate, hazelnuts, pomegranates, etc </b><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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