tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90897148162329906212024-03-13T00:07:07.047-07:00Walking on Sunshine RecipesLois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-10392674450651999832011-10-24T04:30:00.000-07:002011-10-24T04:30:12.611-07:00Where Am I?<div style="text-align: center;">I haven't gone MIA.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I haven't stopped cooking.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm over at my MAIN BLOG...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wifeofthecolonel.blogspot.com/">Walking on Sunshine.</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be posting there from now on.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Too confusing with two blogs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know how some people who have more than one blog do it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So here I am...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wifeofthecolonel.blogspot.com/">Walking on Sunshine.</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Come join me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, there are recipes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And PLEASE if you follow me here,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">follow me there as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You'll make me very happy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your day!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-1219363779542885252011-09-11T14:29:00.000-07:002011-09-11T14:38:52.070-07:00She's All Settled...<div style="text-align: center;">After 20 hours in a car...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAv-o5CwBaEEy3CeeAEK8AadoIWwIyT0_VapBKCoSx3bYK2aCw2t28mTiVEeBeXx-FHaD4quL9VhIUUWQhMydUZDlxkjg4Arnm7km7JNO5oxyGx6envEm_PxTMiJ1NQMc_CHZURvd72C1/s1600/IMG_1920.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAv-o5CwBaEEy3CeeAEK8AadoIWwIyT0_VapBKCoSx3bYK2aCw2t28mTiVEeBeXx-FHaD4quL9VhIUUWQhMydUZDlxkjg4Arnm7km7JNO5oxyGx6envEm_PxTMiJ1NQMc_CHZURvd72C1/s400/IMG_1920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651218248635176562" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A few meals...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBNP9q49NuhNMJ0hpG8BYzh1cEKNtZg0PM7MfEpqYM1cDrIJYuaXUkTcURcf2znPs7yZl07sRp8VD4e7yYuf0HgqSdsuBUuHRzePAsQ7Je5rM0tle5uAymlW7zu39HqJem20VA9DSbqb4/s1600/289234_2345715087504_1388822164_32780692_944495_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBNP9q49NuhNMJ0hpG8BYzh1cEKNtZg0PM7MfEpqYM1cDrIJYuaXUkTcURcf2znPs7yZl07sRp8VD4e7yYuf0HgqSdsuBUuHRzePAsQ7Je5rM0tle5uAymlW7zu39HqJem20VA9DSbqb4/s400/289234_2345715087504_1388822164_32780692_944495_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651217976016371570" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We finally arrived in Florida...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqCNDf1MWQdhZrmpfP6lLjzcxhZAYAOBbazhS_NFCDPjp4UO68HVTqA2aJm6GpYiODq2LHUwa2kQKVq_Mpe34M_YV4jde7Hma9W4VD2MP2YqwPhCuWfb8U24hXhl9dqHImeVmynOOd-Os/s1600/286928_2347629775370_1388822164_32783309_3937534_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqCNDf1MWQdhZrmpfP6lLjzcxhZAYAOBbazhS_NFCDPjp4UO68HVTqA2aJm6GpYiODq2LHUwa2kQKVq_Mpe34M_YV4jde7Hma9W4VD2MP2YqwPhCuWfb8U24hXhl9dqHImeVmynOOd-Os/s400/286928_2347629775370_1388822164_32783309_3937534_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651217969994911538" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Move-in day on campus...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLNOdnaZBG5OAYq5V_3u-2l3XBjCl9dcx8TCHFG4AwnXIVWJKthCUEJL-baxf3fB9G837A_St7JGtUvLpvvawynLehmhRSU6oEHnsGChGmcX4ZVZdVm94OkvBj90VKyqxCAi7YmRgWmaf/s1600/335518_2356656321028_1388822164_32794275_6546461_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLNOdnaZBG5OAYq5V_3u-2l3XBjCl9dcx8TCHFG4AwnXIVWJKthCUEJL-baxf3fB9G837A_St7JGtUvLpvvawynLehmhRSU6oEHnsGChGmcX4ZVZdVm94OkvBj90VKyqxCAi7YmRgWmaf/s400/335518_2356656321028_1388822164_32794275_6546461_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651217972202553762" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ID card ready...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmcnnxLRx2uwclIf6FEcU-hUVKXY0pXbaFA6C8avMFOIjk7exINTALWSo5XAh-_wzwU067r5mLjWxzFbi0RFQ0dxZtlOfAf1Px3L1-eP8Abg_dPHbLkKbmOK0nVPLnnITKWoXuw6oLtYg/s1600/IMG_1940.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmcnnxLRx2uwclIf6FEcU-hUVKXY0pXbaFA6C8avMFOIjk7exINTALWSo5XAh-_wzwU067r5mLjWxzFbi0RFQ0dxZtlOfAf1Px3L1-eP8Abg_dPHbLkKbmOK0nVPLnnITKWoXuw6oLtYg/s400/IMG_1940.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651217967698178210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My baby girl who was born 6 weeks early</div><div style="text-align: center;">is now in college.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All is well. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We love the campus.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We love her dorm room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But we really miss our girl!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Come back tomorrow for one of Olivia's FAVORITE recipes!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-35006513733064333592011-08-07T04:00:00.000-07:002011-08-07T04:00:04.181-07:00Scripture Sunday<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">"Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer." </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL'; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> Romans 12:12</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">I've been living with pain for quite awhile now. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">Some days it's not so bad,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">while other days I can hardly walk.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">We leave in 10 days to take our daughter to college. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">I need to be able to walk around the campus.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">I need to be able to help her unpack.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">I need to be able to endure the 20 hour car ride.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">I need to be able to sit through orientation lectures. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">I'm going on Tuesday for an epidural in hopes of numbing the pain. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL'; ">I read this verse the other day and it just spoke volumes to me. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">Until my complete healing comes,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">I will continue to have hope and be patient but</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"> more importantly I will continue to pray.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';">Because I serve an almighty God. </span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Charis SIL';"><br /></span></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-3692969233105042202011-07-22T06:55:00.000-07:002011-07-22T08:02:02.160-07:00Hide and Seek...<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">My Colonel and I recently remodeled our kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Yes, the entire kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I love everything in our new kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Well except for this...</div></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQKqMV4VVVPlK2zavrjqoFud_ZGnrkxuq1sS2Tq8fU1L_RX6fucwRNBf8mbNPhfiO41Z7i05qrHbFAocZEES-is3QXgB1gCO-UJrti4NooKYRzU5f8QWaNt-O3IouMiA5lHX_alRu4-nX/s1600/mms_picture-9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQKqMV4VVVPlK2zavrjqoFud_ZGnrkxuq1sS2Tq8fU1L_RX6fucwRNBf8mbNPhfiO41Z7i05qrHbFAocZEES-is3QXgB1gCO-UJrti4NooKYRzU5f8QWaNt-O3IouMiA5lHX_alRu4-nX/s400/mms_picture-9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632188370278837970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our ugly toaster oven.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">BUT I love using it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Most days I use it for more than breakfast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the past I've tried the fabric covers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They always looked just "okay" in the kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a few times I've even burnt them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that our kitchen was so new that flower fabric <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cover up</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">looked so out of place in my pretty kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I purchased this...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICL4LpvJM6wesAcK7GGUQk_aJrAnGwBMI7EtU3GfHF5dDi61Nqx03wRlTBJlGEqhdD7NqVShqQtdZg8F4iB5vFMx0Dp-18NfaX40Fw5cRgWDMJVfeZ9NotA4N6eIDFI9AxNSErq1kQO9A/s1600/mms_picture-9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICL4LpvJM6wesAcK7GGUQk_aJrAnGwBMI7EtU3GfHF5dDi61Nqx03wRlTBJlGEqhdD7NqVShqQtdZg8F4iB5vFMx0Dp-18NfaX40Fw5cRgWDMJVfeZ9NotA4N6eIDFI9AxNSErq1kQO9A/s400/mms_picture-9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632189222811544786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It's a box that's hollow</div><div style="text-align: center;">and it slides OVER your toaster oven </div><div style="text-align: center;">and hides it completely!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduYcpMtnCDAF7rmXx_VBPLlArUMxek2B0xBURPRziVgohE8_U8NEZaVhKlCp5A7WcL_c2i4lBnUq7RJcypDr7RyOj7GX_kkybt04q81cUOaIhtP9bWWFCcHKNrHYoq1PPJdQ1lO2axRVV/s1600/mms_picture-8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduYcpMtnCDAF7rmXx_VBPLlArUMxek2B0xBURPRziVgohE8_U8NEZaVhKlCp5A7WcL_c2i4lBnUq7RJcypDr7RyOj7GX_kkybt04q81cUOaIhtP9bWWFCcHKNrHYoq1PPJdQ1lO2axRVV/s400/mms_picture-8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632175086653637506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The toaster oven fits BEHIND the pretty box...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6WrMLjQ2NmLtmyLEMp47gN4PoceNpaXecgkWVqR_luUwZJnbNwTNRALPcs3CmDwyhKL7sGKFUYiPkBHO42PBOrPnlM0CslbC4VigZw9lsE8u0ID_0-CXNMVA84ATmONSt_afvy03_NC5/s1600/mms_picture-10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6WrMLjQ2NmLtmyLEMp47gN4PoceNpaXecgkWVqR_luUwZJnbNwTNRALPcs3CmDwyhKL7sGKFUYiPkBHO42PBOrPnlM0CslbC4VigZw9lsE8u0ID_0-CXNMVA84ATmONSt_afvy03_NC5/s400/mms_picture-10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632188475841578354" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now that's so much better!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTodjlqELdHBW-dC1FvT0CTlP-qHR09sBOn2IRaoJWKGIhI_A2yQcRcElY3TxUT9zatkNWM7ldZpnXeFmQ2xNNd2OxDIITEtkoIzAHvRNlsJBXxWruo1dRBdwG6D3A4gXg4VT7et_Vc4x/s1600/mms_picture-7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTodjlqELdHBW-dC1FvT0CTlP-qHR09sBOn2IRaoJWKGIhI_A2yQcRcElY3TxUT9zatkNWM7ldZpnXeFmQ2xNNd2OxDIITEtkoIzAHvRNlsJBXxWruo1dRBdwG6D3A4gXg4VT7et_Vc4x/s400/mms_picture-7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632175081658645282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your day!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-23920700721405251582011-07-19T06:18:00.000-07:002013-02-09T08:10:34.694-08:00A New Twist on Grilled Chicken...<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">Grilled Chicken with Roasted Grape Tomatoes</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW13JRBA7F5XIILGhwa08ggKWMluXWtmW7SJ-ogP4XuTjetrrlDzra8BHmDfrxSf8SmKaCN2ouvDA2LBB6p4b89ntcpqZQfWfmxwPULFqI9kiweQHYOnMISxugLj9bFJwng_HsTJ6dUZIN/s1600/IMG_1866.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631053265063059010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW13JRBA7F5XIILGhwa08ggKWMluXWtmW7SJ-ogP4XuTjetrrlDzra8BHmDfrxSf8SmKaCN2ouvDA2LBB6p4b89ntcpqZQfWfmxwPULFqI9kiweQHYOnMISxugLj9bFJwng_HsTJ6dUZIN/s640/IMG_1866.JPG" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken Cutlets </span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(marinated in YOUR favorite Italian Dressing)</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Package of Grape Tomatoes</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tablespoon Olive Oil</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Garlic, Salt and Pepper</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mozzarella Cheese</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 15px;">
<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<b>Begin by preparing your chicken...</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Marinade the chicken cutlets in Italian Salad Dressing for </div>
<div>
a few hours in the refrigerator.</div>
<div>
I usually do this early in the morning so the chicken has time</div>
<div>
to soak in all the goodness. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<i><b>Now, prepare the tomatoes...</b></i></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsifA1nxauakSqrQgHf-MHchnse6XvMv0wwDpDfACPlUlxzKTxQM-OoTZMlnr53iIkmvUJ64XeYs8QYiQOv9JLHIABNo3l2QPBuxBs_6mdOGU_r2kgZWVQ-zUSO5TI68ARVL6fCX4HX-9/s1600/IMG_1863.JPG" style="background-color: white; color: #249fa3; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631054775806528354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsifA1nxauakSqrQgHf-MHchnse6XvMv0wwDpDfACPlUlxzKTxQM-OoTZMlnr53iIkmvUJ64XeYs8QYiQOv9JLHIABNo3l2QPBuxBs_6mdOGU_r2kgZWVQ-zUSO5TI68ARVL6fCX4HX-9/s400/IMG_1863.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; display: block; height: 300px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="400" /></a><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mix together the balsamic vinegar with the olive oil and</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">toss with the package of grape tomatoes that you have already seasoned </span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">with garlic, salt and pepper.</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">I did this step a few hours earlier and put the grape tomatoes</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">in a plastic container and then in the refrigerator...</span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW17_rqYAIDVKZpxN7Q7nT9-BwOAFZ6JQD3qJTbo7kAqoWwCae1AjrgvQ16rUK_rw3DRoJj0fX_4I0-vfmlzVnEniv2zhEQu5hLzjxlPUMjlioJnJM1P9myTnSex451yABnsBJVIQ_DRoY/s1600/IMG_1862.JPG" style="background-color: white; color: #249fa3; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631054771517743522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW17_rqYAIDVKZpxN7Q7nT9-BwOAFZ6JQD3qJTbo7kAqoWwCae1AjrgvQ16rUK_rw3DRoJj0fX_4I0-vfmlzVnEniv2zhEQu5hLzjxlPUMjlioJnJM1P9myTnSex451yABnsBJVIQ_DRoY/s640/IMG_1862.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<i><b>Now, let's start GRILLING...</b></i></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Place your chicken on the grill and cook until just about done.</div>
<div>
Remove the chicken and place in an aluminum pan. </div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i><b>Please do not use a GLASS pan!</b></i></span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Spread the tomatoes, along with their marinade, over the grilled chicken.</span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Close the grill and let cook about 5 minutes or </span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">until the tomatoes start to burst...</span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15cJI70ZnwQaMClvtl-dw2ova2gZvAYkONm5AyWC65BDHcTqpuV3EHMDoETUklt0vK3vuXZ5h4RDolMn46xlmBqeBk72Ej8I0SNoVZdRjdrIbyPD4eBOPxO1cwcpmX9Dh2SFvdMXLch22/s1600/IMG_1865.JPG" style="background-color: white; color: #249fa3; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631053271842520290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15cJI70ZnwQaMClvtl-dw2ova2gZvAYkONm5AyWC65BDHcTqpuV3EHMDoETUklt0vK3vuXZ5h4RDolMn46xlmBqeBk72Ej8I0SNoVZdRjdrIbyPD4eBOPxO1cwcpmX9Dh2SFvdMXLch22/s640/IMG_1865.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Now sprinkle the chicken with some mozzarella cheese and </span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">close the lid again for a few more minutes until the cheese has melted...</span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW13JRBA7F5XIILGhwa08ggKWMluXWtmW7SJ-ogP4XuTjetrrlDzra8BHmDfrxSf8SmKaCN2ouvDA2LBB6p4b89ntcpqZQfWfmxwPULFqI9kiweQHYOnMISxugLj9bFJwng_HsTJ6dUZIN/s1600/IMG_1866.JPG" style="background-color: white; color: #249fa3; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631053265063059010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW13JRBA7F5XIILGhwa08ggKWMluXWtmW7SJ-ogP4XuTjetrrlDzra8BHmDfrxSf8SmKaCN2ouvDA2LBB6p4b89ntcpqZQfWfmxwPULFqI9kiweQHYOnMISxugLj9bFJwng_HsTJ6dUZIN/s640/IMG_1866.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-right-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-top-style: solid; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0898438) 1px 1px 5px; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Doesn't that look DELICIOUS?</i></b></span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I like to serve this chicken with a side salad and homemade mac and cheese.</span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Now this is dinner!</span></div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Easy, quick and DELICIOUS.</span></div>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-35503593699849311112011-04-13T04:25:00.000-07:002011-05-03T05:39:41.961-07:00Chicken Pot Pie<div style="text-align: center;">This is a family favorite that I've been making for years.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chicken Broth, Half and Half, Butter, Flour, Frozen Mixed Vegetables, Cooked Chicken...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAplTXhKfhctWk00otWYLWJWr01FTvEZChbXknIO32hC3I-P1kNhYknqRwS0nRT6-ogP4iEHarV1Q95PWwSIF0HwUNG7YKzAeQQ0HKFsqGvfEagYTP9nBBryX6OHXRVaB06sTo9XIjePdk/s1600/IMG_0861.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAplTXhKfhctWk00otWYLWJWr01FTvEZChbXknIO32hC3I-P1kNhYknqRwS0nRT6-ogP4iEHarV1Q95PWwSIF0HwUNG7YKzAeQQ0HKFsqGvfEagYTP9nBBryX6OHXRVaB06sTo9XIjePdk/s400/IMG_0861.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029007545324146" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Melt 1/3 cup butter in a large skillet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once the butter is melted, add 1/3 cup flour and stir till both are blended.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtooSkLTJpRQxeqo99gi18ihNZm4DBkpFaX67Lq9ahR7HxE83WGGWRIndRMiOc8TFtWwBG7575-EuMtH-NOrQi2PL5po7GERa_0pA6ZIT8f0YaBtdxY0uLI3LgMtYJ99rHHEKe31Dr96Q4/s1600/IMG_0863.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtooSkLTJpRQxeqo99gi18ihNZm4DBkpFaX67Lq9ahR7HxE83WGGWRIndRMiOc8TFtWwBG7575-EuMtH-NOrQi2PL5po7GERa_0pA6ZIT8f0YaBtdxY0uLI3LgMtYJ99rHHEKe31Dr96Q4/s400/IMG_0863.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029015509837938" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is what your "roux" should look like...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_MCen21rJoB5nT0xKmXYLgyev7lhTgbDG4OJq51yy5zSHjGjX8VZ5qfYAtshg5XLYRjcn7yDflqjyfDw6D2CswaZmtUkKmzGwIISBkIHhmLnZh2h_2H_DvZzX7mDymLAJPD9ER8fjtY1/s1600/IMG_0864.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_MCen21rJoB5nT0xKmXYLgyev7lhTgbDG4OJq51yy5zSHjGjX8VZ5qfYAtshg5XLYRjcn7yDflqjyfDw6D2CswaZmtUkKmzGwIISBkIHhmLnZh2h_2H_DvZzX7mDymLAJPD9ER8fjtY1/s400/IMG_0864.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029017937527426" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add 2/3 cup half and half and stir.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I usually use fat free half and half...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYGqheCCgLPxYxU1nIawtnGvLUT8Olb5D1tPSy1S2BDyD96r51ZL7cKBDqVBPmH8iluYviZD9fRA6IV0Z0rd688eVZgHVMMrc-Ganiy-3HAg_bo5X4pA2q5SwtmkgRuBp9c42uD4OQS1V/s1600/IMG_0865.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYGqheCCgLPxYxU1nIawtnGvLUT8Olb5D1tPSy1S2BDyD96r51ZL7cKBDqVBPmH8iluYviZD9fRA6IV0Z0rd688eVZgHVMMrc-Ganiy-3HAg_bo5X4pA2q5SwtmkgRuBp9c42uD4OQS1V/s400/IMG_0865.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029021345754434" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Next add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and continue to stir...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwo6lOMxVCB8gJOQXT8hG9V6aZ9_O4A7dtTFuJcvFYYjXTt2P7a87c6SR25uWOkvAR4UAW0ge9xPT-wgxCJQ1nb9-b-cNS571tAwI7qolAFUYtwy3457mOIXI6DZ4uahwXCO3dng1i39Wk/s1600/IMG_0866.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwo6lOMxVCB8gJOQXT8hG9V6aZ9_O4A7dtTFuJcvFYYjXTt2P7a87c6SR25uWOkvAR4UAW0ge9xPT-wgxCJQ1nb9-b-cNS571tAwI7qolAFUYtwy3457mOIXI6DZ4uahwXCO3dng1i39Wk/s400/IMG_0866.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029028705372354" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Continue stirring and cooking until the mixture is nice and thick.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Season with salt and pepper to your taste.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also add a chicken bouillon cube for added flavor.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuOerLGTG2nMBHUvcAwgNFcIQM1gxhPH9OSeiTXGK1XPJjZooi49Ww9CRqVbDCcHBEvw2hgfrktAnNVDEg7ZsEmM6Qp1PR_if6Z530PYxAFNrsgKmr5eEQ-InmUNw6GGxLMLTRK1P1waL/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuOerLGTG2nMBHUvcAwgNFcIQM1gxhPH9OSeiTXGK1XPJjZooi49Ww9CRqVbDCcHBEvw2hgfrktAnNVDEg7ZsEmM6Qp1PR_if6Z530PYxAFNrsgKmr5eEQ-InmUNw6GGxLMLTRK1P1waL/s400/IMG_0868.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030155982356066" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Add the cooked chicken...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8S_tmfxZ9S4l7Sn759yrMnB9WRJgZlBrHR3bYCMUgIeS0qQBpvLP7M_H-Q3zh2GWvv_My5F_WzWRcAQoetkXCutnL0dcAj4z2o5J1aXVs4mjPukTyn3dXTLxOQQ_wX9nRVk5hecmF3dx/s1600/IMG_0872.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8S_tmfxZ9S4l7Sn759yrMnB9WRJgZlBrHR3bYCMUgIeS0qQBpvLP7M_H-Q3zh2GWvv_My5F_WzWRcAQoetkXCutnL0dcAj4z2o5J1aXVs4mjPukTyn3dXTLxOQQ_wX9nRVk5hecmF3dx/s400/IMG_0872.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030158840630562" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Add the frozen mixed vegetables.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Any mixture of frozen vegetables works great. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of the time I use peas and carrots, but I had this mixture on hand...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZQUEHyjmkmBC5s_jUhCs-W55_PKqd0v5d8svP3b2mi3l6Mrw6Tg1x6NMjliI0Ll9ZP4yUOHxeQf_lPtjV2NPmdlTWS5IF3f_ICnfL4S_gbGs9JCRhAoGXydN9WOdiZHOMHqagZxsneWX/s1600/IMG_0873.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZQUEHyjmkmBC5s_jUhCs-W55_PKqd0v5d8svP3b2mi3l6Mrw6Tg1x6NMjliI0Ll9ZP4yUOHxeQf_lPtjV2NPmdlTWS5IF3f_ICnfL4S_gbGs9JCRhAoGXydN9WOdiZHOMHqagZxsneWX/s400/IMG_0873.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030165753469250" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cook on low until the vegetables are cooked.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, doesn't this look DELICIOUS? </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSetP5F3g4XvUkPofI_kOUUajUx_bjGo_8ZBSTfAEMaygRQ0r-g1C3T78oSDmF6GCq7_ZMN6-PB_LNQilubwNKecbtpg356kDoFkLtI9SQfG7emjtiWOdIzWaSt4PH3LUMoaPnoFymPEX6/s1600/IMG_0874.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSetP5F3g4XvUkPofI_kOUUajUx_bjGo_8ZBSTfAEMaygRQ0r-g1C3T78oSDmF6GCq7_ZMN6-PB_LNQilubwNKecbtpg356kDoFkLtI9SQfG7emjtiWOdIzWaSt4PH3LUMoaPnoFymPEX6/s400/IMG_0874.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030166353425010" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">At this point you can do a number of things.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can pour the entire mixture into an uncooked pie crust and cover with another </div><div style="text-align: center;">crust and you have Chicken Pot Pie.</div><div style="text-align: center;">OR...</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can have Chicken and Dumplings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mix 2 cups Bisquick with 2/3 cup milk...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJ27MvHOrUwIR-kJBoKEolp7eaBowNqAFiZ1K1cMqKq4Bl6iCYRYZgQBTF0fUfBYNqPG1A9M5EYkorf7Onf2ebrkVqlufLf-kbxjQifsVuubi5jVWTrMtmTsEXqgP2tXMt3D6_UOY0aot/s1600/IMG_0876.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJ27MvHOrUwIR-kJBoKEolp7eaBowNqAFiZ1K1cMqKq4Bl6iCYRYZgQBTF0fUfBYNqPG1A9M5EYkorf7Onf2ebrkVqlufLf-kbxjQifsVuubi5jVWTrMtmTsEXqgP2tXMt3D6_UOY0aot/s400/IMG_0876.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030174662262530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Using two spoons, drop your "dumplings" into the chicken and vegetable mixture.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivn_5Q81e-vEO2nBq_bMAMzgfv5eCgpZKW_0mWGVNzhQU6bOMmxdumZyMYwD2NXHTO8sXAT9gu_deYM7RsGgU8zRHNwe7H4vJ9E_MUo4bFBoweBQ4wO_w8_9YFg-3jv3BEKPjYXilr-DoD/s1600/IMG_0877.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivn_5Q81e-vEO2nBq_bMAMzgfv5eCgpZKW_0mWGVNzhQU6bOMmxdumZyMYwD2NXHTO8sXAT9gu_deYM7RsGgU8zRHNwe7H4vJ9E_MUo4bFBoweBQ4wO_w8_9YFg-3jv3BEKPjYXilr-DoD/s400/IMG_0877.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030794901215506" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the dumplings are cooked.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now THIS is dinner!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUCl89Ku-_hynbeJESvmFhhMk4ZHXz2dWMB8_PhXPhgpGXZviaJgYqe3bZ4fsk7p_NDn9Zma5PgDHyfIF7dzgf136AF3zQZ7tg_gz4nmPtdtzvc7pTLwjMbNwpMtV_DZIysqL9reMtSI8/s1600/IMG_0878.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUCl89Ku-_hynbeJESvmFhhMk4ZHXz2dWMB8_PhXPhgpGXZviaJgYqe3bZ4fsk7p_NDn9Zma5PgDHyfIF7dzgf136AF3zQZ7tg_gz4nmPtdtzvc7pTLwjMbNwpMtV_DZIysqL9reMtSI8/s400/IMG_0878.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030801744348450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I usually make the chicken and vegetable mixture early in the morning </div><div style="text-align: center;">and finish it up with the dumplings or into "pot pie" about 20 minutes </div><div style="text-align: center;">before we're ready to eat. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You may need to add more chicken broth to the mixture </div><div style="text-align: center;">if you let it sit for awhile. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It will thicken up and you want it nice and creamy before</div><div style="text-align: center;">adding to a pie crust or making dumplings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This mixture freezes well also!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And to be really fancy, I make individual chicken pot pies. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">NOTE: The original recipe calls for sauted onions. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Our family doesn't care for the onions, so I leave them out. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You can also add cubed "almost cooked" potatoes to the mixture. </div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-50041561948875543232010-12-29T05:50:00.000-08:002010-12-29T06:01:05.190-08:00Family Favorite...<div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px; font-family:Trebuchet;"><strong><em><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:24px;">Manicotti</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:24px;"><br /></span></em></strong><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Crepes:</span></span><br />4 eggs<br />1 cup water<br />1 cup flour<br /><br />Combine above ingredients in blender and mix. Pour into large mixing bowl.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS6XTLg2dATLGGIBus5-tZlW4x1t6LA8pNtXtu_jo3i0t5hY4bRjmmMEFz84Rz_5ceF5G-wgBBALHbawG6fpF0lnmHl9gfccwqtyyOAOwEJXHCCjbkgjdulF6E0i0UOxEk81Wg_nuC7cI/s1600/Easter+09+002.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS6XTLg2dATLGGIBus5-tZlW4x1t6LA8pNtXtu_jo3i0t5hY4bRjmmMEFz84Rz_5ceF5G-wgBBALHbawG6fpF0lnmHl9gfccwqtyyOAOwEJXHCCjbkgjdulF6E0i0UOxEk81Wg_nuC7cI/s400/Easter+09+002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556097617505760658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px; font-family:Trebuchet;">Pour a small amount, 1/3 cup, into a small frying pan. </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px; font-family:Trebuchet;">Spread evenly, cook 1 minute, flip crepe and cook another minute.</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNqqRiM67sbPtPFKLMZAD2dY-fQx_UF_3qCdoFGBQwR0XQ253ZK7byslEFo3pdva0Xl-L_d2sGPQvaPsR6sgQZMROkD5jzxuXh9vf12PM4dKJpNomR10FLtQoHyume9_fzxDwfYpSz8F3/s1600/Easter+09+003.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNqqRiM67sbPtPFKLMZAD2dY-fQx_UF_3qCdoFGBQwR0XQ253ZK7byslEFo3pdva0Xl-L_d2sGPQvaPsR6sgQZMROkD5jzxuXh9vf12PM4dKJpNomR10FLtQoHyume9_fzxDwfYpSz8F3/s400/Easter+09+003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556097615585098306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px; font-family:Trebuchet;">Layer crepes on plate with wax paper in between each crepe. </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px; font-family:Trebuchet;">You can make the crepes the day before.</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtC8ELopSaQ8n0tqxQhyphenhyphenYEhWQ7EzyA065fez3gk18xJHYgZf9WN_k6qcybNARZugxowepY11HXN-9daXtvHMbt1H1A1JOIHkV0yaHcJotuE3HTTKsxGSwMzU3a25qNAXNl-RL892TVtk5f/s1600/Easter+09+006.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtC8ELopSaQ8n0tqxQhyphenhyphenYEhWQ7EzyA065fez3gk18xJHYgZf9WN_k6qcybNARZugxowepY11HXN-9daXtvHMbt1H1A1JOIHkV0yaHcJotuE3HTTKsxGSwMzU3a25qNAXNl-RL892TVtk5f/s400/Easter+09+006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556097623406666066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); font-family: Trebuchet; line-height: 20px; "><strong><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Filling:</span><br /></span></em></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan...</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px;font-family:Trebuchet;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9-96JocM3k9WvVIFX8QN2nWXyU4feP9_rPT00wgaTu0PiOJqFGCYXsrLWBEn6Nc69y_ZBGhw3ORhpiNwQS0zEDhjTGCNtHRkfPmcRAX-uvhbUI24zvGoyPcQEQGb7IjV3iVkgVYXoY6j/s1600/Easter+09+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9-96JocM3k9WvVIFX8QN2nWXyU4feP9_rPT00wgaTu0PiOJqFGCYXsrLWBEn6Nc69y_ZBGhw3ORhpiNwQS0zEDhjTGCNtHRkfPmcRAX-uvhbUI24zvGoyPcQEQGb7IjV3iVkgVYXoY6j/s400/Easter+09+007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556102368246657330" /></a><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px;font-family:Trebuchet;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mix the above ingredients together and spread down the center of your crepe.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UL2XPlqq7cEJTUFAxfbprnnQotW5iBl0sX0MhpM2jUhwnbxjLyvlN2rMvAEp5HP-wQFy8d81oboK_xkd1SMzE6KX8SkSdOVSlymq7k20tF4pKs1agY5zTKsw5_4fqCx9hX5ZAYmWsnE/s1600-h/Easter+09+007.jpg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; "></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UL2XPlqq7cEJTUFAxfbprnnQotW5iBl0sX0MhpM2jUhwnbxjLyvlN2rMvAEp5HP-wQFy8d81oboK_xkd1SMzE6KX8SkSdOVSlymq7k20tF4pKs1agY5zTKsw5_4fqCx9hX5ZAYmWsnE/s1600-h/Easter+09+007.jpg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; "></a></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0NomzupU2aOoPDmLm0IW4OfxAt_-sVeFV4-zTerQ3ZydWxk-4faF1hZy17YDP7_V94Llgl-vXc9vOgj7_N4Q9W9sDvUqrdls7ckAjd44_BStvUaGjZlwwqqXZ3aUpbNIS2m8e6T8J54/s1600-h/Easter+09+009.jpg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325287215558899378" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0NomzupU2aOoPDmLm0IW4OfxAt_-sVeFV4-zTerQ3ZydWxk-4faF1hZy17YDP7_V94Llgl-vXc9vOgj7_N4Q9W9sDvUqrdls7ckAjd44_BStvUaGjZlwwqqXZ3aUpbNIS2m8e6T8J54/s320/Easter+09+009.jpg" border="0" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-right-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fold both sides toward the middle</span>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6iq8mQMJvHE8frLgcJSIE5IqcGLOdunSqgD6ZbnyV9H9dVAChkTx3ppyZkHei1pckfpsbbQdoYM0RuyQWF_oc72LbK2wCPw6CKsTHvq3M0rSoeO4shcl5pGk0z4QlM6oIMYU_GxpFs0/s1600-h/Easter+09+009.jpg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325289817848548834" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN6iq8mQMJvHE8frLgcJSIE5IqcGLOdunSqgD6ZbnyV9H9dVAChkTx3ppyZkHei1pckfpsbbQdoYM0RuyQWF_oc72LbK2wCPw6CKsTHvq3M0rSoeO4shcl5pGk0z4QlM6oIMYU_GxpFs0/s320/Easter+09+009.jpg" border="0" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-right-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Place crepe "seam side down" in a baking dish that has some sauce on the bottom.<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70ZQI40Pys6kO0xfrV161FhVjWmWmt9A_GtFu7M_aUbYynKqMI3emDk7NlcHGCY3ZPo5NtD2qScLOmZIvoem2WtyLr2gQfPCl6eU2PfwDIeA0j98K4_kURxE_aJ8gEyQmcD1CZ_DUWyQ/s1600-h/Easter+09+012.jpg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325289825046810930" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj70ZQI40Pys6kO0xfrV161FhVjWmWmt9A_GtFu7M_aUbYynKqMI3emDk7NlcHGCY3ZPo5NtD2qScLOmZIvoem2WtyLr2gQfPCl6eU2PfwDIeA0j98K4_kURxE_aJ8gEyQmcD1CZ_DUWyQ/s320/Easter+09+012.jpg" border="0" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-right-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cover with sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px;font-family:Trebuchet;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">(sorry no picture with mozzarella!)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS58B9atTP9Yb_rrj49SpT2aWvd4C5CG5e_WxpMLMbab_VtXg_yIJwCn0-0W4ABVn1Mn5DsKyZHvx86npsk7N9cKTQ0fquxwl0vTV5cx7swvl38sh-RY7yxxthnUEqVsIwBd9zme6j7QE/s1600-h/Easter+09+010.jpg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325289820918052466" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS58B9atTP9Yb_rrj49SpT2aWvd4C5CG5e_WxpMLMbab_VtXg_yIJwCn0-0W4ABVn1Mn5DsKyZHvx86npsk7N9cKTQ0fquxwl0vTV5cx7swvl38sh-RY7yxxthnUEqVsIwBd9zme6j7QE/s320/Easter+09+010.jpg" border="0" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-right-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); " /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bake at 350 until bubbly and your kitchen smells like Little Italy! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px;font-family:Trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px;font-family:Trebuchet;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Enjoy!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE82YWOUJhrcM4WII8CBBud-szYNlVTUQ2IjQm9rmrMT_OJITd0F8QSdBym7lpq7-Kj_A24IyWyD_vMtTxFk1qkD15kw0aNdJprIfMgpJXjS8WFUMNgEDYZdNFhQMttDFOEnugCaBnYuG/s1600/Easter+09+007.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE82YWOUJhrcM4WII8CBBud-szYNlVTUQ2IjQm9rmrMT_OJITd0F8QSdBym7lpq7-Kj_A24IyWyD_vMtTxFk1qkD15kw0aNdJprIfMgpJXjS8WFUMNgEDYZdNFhQMttDFOEnugCaBnYuG/s1600/Easter+09+007.jpg"></a>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-51995401297269943692010-11-09T17:56:00.000-08:002010-11-09T18:56:42.533-08:00Italian Wedding Soup..<div style="text-align: center;">I don't follow any "written" recipe.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my version of Italian Wedding Soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Start by making your meatballs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, use your favorite meatball recipe.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I mixed together ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt and pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;"> with a little bit of water.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Only you want to form them into tiny meatballs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what I started with this morning.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't count but it's a lot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't worry, they all don't go in the soup!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like to plan ahead.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This amount will make enough tiny meatballs </div><div style="text-align: center;">for about 4 recipes of soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzN8I7p0l76uh3ibwukR01Gd3IOXKBf77_If3jougqien30KkhApIRt7rCaBavfEaxaxxOsiUjWkiw4_Rz4YjKT_HNzE_wP-VOIpd9aIYxnPdLRsTeTl1-bZ8O3mOdwCilm4819-1CPWv/s1600/IMG_1257.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzN8I7p0l76uh3ibwukR01Gd3IOXKBf77_If3jougqien30KkhApIRt7rCaBavfEaxaxxOsiUjWkiw4_Rz4YjKT_HNzE_wP-VOIpd9aIYxnPdLRsTeTl1-bZ8O3mOdwCilm4819-1CPWv/s400/IMG_1257.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537735464636595282" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Brown them in a little bit of oil.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHiBaU9I0NYvIEVcSJmlBoyciB0L4pXLFmmAv3WobtYpCycSa-I0HUkAELa9aQ0ohkzCcZfHAA_eCeustWwDUtvMwvpE6Q6a_5tYgUAsC3RIjOpa4nyP6Og2amO5VqC_WvbImY0ZF5CAG/s1600/IMG_1258.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHiBaU9I0NYvIEVcSJmlBoyciB0L4pXLFmmAv3WobtYpCycSa-I0HUkAELa9aQ0ohkzCcZfHAA_eCeustWwDUtvMwvpE6Q6a_5tYgUAsC3RIjOpa4nyP6Og2amO5VqC_WvbImY0ZF5CAG/s400/IMG_1258.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537735474560243842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towel to drain.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're making a lot, you'll want to do this in batches. </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqets-3slLF-pY-K33hCiAS8fEUgBnE92mCZDNsZCX-ZLgynzNw1BqKXsJmW0ZXKVYz6ArN41Qhy_JfnRWUEebuJKMchXNKveUGoWDRcpoxE4p07jwADYL_-bdyN19-kC0kOXSBOGU0GT/s1600/IMG_1259.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqets-3slLF-pY-K33hCiAS8fEUgBnE92mCZDNsZCX-ZLgynzNw1BqKXsJmW0ZXKVYz6ArN41Qhy_JfnRWUEebuJKMchXNKveUGoWDRcpoxE4p07jwADYL_-bdyN19-kC0kOXSBOGU0GT/s400/IMG_1259.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537735480107768354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Fill a pot with two containers of chicken broth.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add chopped carrots, celery and your meatballs to the broth.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I added about 20 meatballs to this recipe. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cGkUUpuypSuly37Cibp93LNIqOKamy2oJi0hzZVvZwnj3YVv4I8bn0XDrlkvl7rz82H_zm6RZOArfHa4Gfl9ephQ3QU4J1Ozi0TlMf25uZV6LnlN9rTcp6AevktAw5sCkgsEwrwwfli0/s1600/IMG_1260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cGkUUpuypSuly37Cibp93LNIqOKamy2oJi0hzZVvZwnj3YVv4I8bn0XDrlkvl7rz82H_zm6RZOArfHa4Gfl9ephQ3QU4J1Ozi0TlMf25uZV6LnlN9rTcp6AevktAw5sCkgsEwrwwfli0/s400/IMG_1260.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537735490262808642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Add some frozen spinach, about a third of the package.</div><div style="text-align: center;">BUT please don't tell my children it's spinach, okay?</div><div style="text-align: center;">They think it's just parsley.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can also add fresh spinach but then my kids wouldn't </div><div style="text-align: center;">believe it was parsley. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So for now, I add frozen spinach. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWpQnm7EyNM0ukwLXqjcpDjnnytNbmk7BZYV82X-JG_H1wNRfyTpmOz0tk4ZDKVS5vQdd7y_QHOOJcoKRS-BDogCejMNe6jxThbLWXbj4csRYWDUSHcHkieS8nvkvPxq6vjADIrufL55a/s1600/IMG_1262.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWpQnm7EyNM0ukwLXqjcpDjnnytNbmk7BZYV82X-JG_H1wNRfyTpmOz0tk4ZDKVS5vQdd7y_QHOOJcoKRS-BDogCejMNe6jxThbLWXbj4csRYWDUSHcHkieS8nvkvPxq6vjADIrufL55a/s400/IMG_1262.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537735495279998770" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I let the soup cook for about an hour or so until the meatballs</div><div style="text-align: center;"> are cooked through and the carrots and celery are tender.</div><div style="text-align: center;">About 20 minutes before you're ready to serve the soup,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> cook some pasta to add to your soup</div><div style="text-align: center;">in a separate pot of boiling water.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When the pasta is done, drain and add to the soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used these tiny little "bow ties."</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the past I've added cheese tortellini, DELICIOUS!</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInZKx7l-freEEelO_YF7xHN0JOUr7C2LJk32OUcEY8K5iNmwBu4WLcgcb47H3o67DcnQ81vR5AbOE1xf9SV_o429qW_n2QZy6_bvanb-TNwlxghWffw3fs9Fy6UhNjsXocnKk8bMTUWiI/s1600/IMG_1265.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInZKx7l-freEEelO_YF7xHN0JOUr7C2LJk32OUcEY8K5iNmwBu4WLcgcb47H3o67DcnQ81vR5AbOE1xf9SV_o429qW_n2QZy6_bvanb-TNwlxghWffw3fs9Fy6UhNjsXocnKk8bMTUWiI/s400/IMG_1265.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537739018122049250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the soup, all done.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00vtfMrtB0-K_691YEw9ucujFWm3aUhcSm8UingssfdamyEshzR5-KoswMm3elboPcVPIeXtrEYaoFzxKay1iqw9qVUnESW58LYfiyx2nvXrPuWC2aBt1M6x-mWaVsVd1h4CD4_ruFMD_/s1600/IMG_1273.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00vtfMrtB0-K_691YEw9ucujFWm3aUhcSm8UingssfdamyEshzR5-KoswMm3elboPcVPIeXtrEYaoFzxKay1iqw9qVUnESW58LYfiyx2nvXrPuWC2aBt1M6x-mWaVsVd1h4CD4_ruFMD_/s400/IMG_1273.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537739048069487490" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Doesn't that look GOOD?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Top your bowl of soup with some fresh Parmesan cheese.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_YLSmS5F0bfqK79H0KgfCY5MiX_Z8lUzpQLN_JFMXxMj5Ij4eSnidmHcTnq_O1PyCtyemtlbAIoklDGyY6Gk_XeitwseiNHAaqUvvG5mlZl_KTRA0dakPkjvuKNxpJyHwoiIYHRpEB7X/s1600/IMG_1269.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_YLSmS5F0bfqK79H0KgfCY5MiX_Z8lUzpQLN_JFMXxMj5Ij4eSnidmHcTnq_O1PyCtyemtlbAIoklDGyY6Gk_XeitwseiNHAaqUvvG5mlZl_KTRA0dakPkjvuKNxpJyHwoiIYHRpEB7X/s400/IMG_1269.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537739032463054594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">So...</div><div style="text-align: center;">What did I do with the rest of the meatballs?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I divided them into three different piles,</div><div style="text-align: center;">wrapped in aluminum foil, placed in a freezer bag.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_9mFP034jjuWnbmpUMVsr_7aOqlWFDiOMlWMNxMmC5RxdMpAF2MHJjCGRWuMceOb2_WKcTSfL27Vejm1wR2qkk7Y6-7VRL9xpTWQRbWhUAg5qyOftCqsAJPBfi_NmuXwWax0iK9D9_x8/s1600/IMG_1263.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_9mFP034jjuWnbmpUMVsr_7aOqlWFDiOMlWMNxMmC5RxdMpAF2MHJjCGRWuMceOb2_WKcTSfL27Vejm1wR2qkk7Y6-7VRL9xpTWQRbWhUAg5qyOftCqsAJPBfi_NmuXwWax0iK9D9_x8/s400/IMG_1263.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537739055743813058" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now the next time I want to make Italian Wedding Soup, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I just go to my freezer, take a package of mini meatballs out and start the soup.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0w_vhQS1zMrTwnrbgYiexb-sn5ZjlEk3pCohyphenhyphen1losqkKFLsH26FtMsIL5lF7HrYMcf2sNLmWkfN3m5M65eJQ1z6FckCAUITk13pV4UOF7dgLDTw3qvPFm6T2hCejhzJ539EAMdDyis5N/s1600/IMG_1264.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0w_vhQS1zMrTwnrbgYiexb-sn5ZjlEk3pCohyphenhyphen1losqkKFLsH26FtMsIL5lF7HrYMcf2sNLmWkfN3m5M65eJQ1z6FckCAUITk13pV4UOF7dgLDTw3qvPFm6T2hCejhzJ539EAMdDyis5N/s400/IMG_1264.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537739069211395730" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know if you make the soup!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ENJOY!</span></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-64889333803971991812010-10-17T17:22:00.000-07:002010-10-17T18:06:44.195-07:00Potato Soup<div style="text-align: center;">Last week my sister and her family came for a visit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I made two different soups, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Potato Soup and Italian Wedding Soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Both were delicious!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The complete recipe for the soup is at the end of this post.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I need to point out that I do not add the onions or the butter to the soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The bacon, chives and sour cream are for garnishes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND I now use fat free half/half. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Not the heavy cream or the regular half/half as in the picture. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This makes the soup not as fattening. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Potatoes and Chicken Broth...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRomVqzN_dlFS0rItkAYKTVoppoYvddTNv4JZGYmcFtCkgxAqzX3NU9_H3u9DNj8P8tXs4FVjl_PjTU9B2xnOViSiwltvlmVG_7yBkNUlEvTNDU4TXLaJs3ULWqPZ5J_9a8YCWAV-FFnfm/s1600/IMG_0314.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRomVqzN_dlFS0rItkAYKTVoppoYvddTNv4JZGYmcFtCkgxAqzX3NU9_H3u9DNj8P8tXs4FVjl_PjTU9B2xnOViSiwltvlmVG_7yBkNUlEvTNDU4TXLaJs3ULWqPZ5J_9a8YCWAV-FFnfm/s400/IMG_0314.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529176178585054994" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Peel and dice your potatoes and add them to a nice size pot...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCD1OIa2YeuyrdBycIKYBzhcie3jG7a4j6yWzeFyZLCk_fc_OjG_ikQE5rETb5lCvi6Pm8Y05N2vw1SbQQnaKJu1ifGhIDVW3qphJ_zUv6vT7AcCIoC6ma2SkK4-s8TtQvHuwX-UA8H-2/s1600/IMG_0315.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCD1OIa2YeuyrdBycIKYBzhcie3jG7a4j6yWzeFyZLCk_fc_OjG_ikQE5rETb5lCvi6Pm8Y05N2vw1SbQQnaKJu1ifGhIDVW3qphJ_zUv6vT7AcCIoC6ma2SkK4-s8TtQvHuwX-UA8H-2/s400/IMG_0315.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529176190520490658" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cover with the chicken broth and bring to a boil...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XsQi6ARvne_UefpD-RT-icSOVT4DB9OEMeKPQYiGITJMe4bZ3gm1oj_6lIymzC7kICcPcAyiTqUVzUSq3vPy3yuwQm91Ifs4-28t2fmGfjy-HF41-gXkDu4fI8F2vN9KqcTsfUu6twZ_/s1600/IMG_0316.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XsQi6ARvne_UefpD-RT-icSOVT4DB9OEMeKPQYiGITJMe4bZ3gm1oj_6lIymzC7kICcPcAyiTqUVzUSq3vPy3yuwQm91Ifs4-28t2fmGfjy-HF41-gXkDu4fI8F2vN9KqcTsfUu6twZ_/s400/IMG_0316.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529176193808261426" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Continue to cook until the potatoes are fork tender...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehdBwACoRSxMRJUCocfmG4OhIHzMHWefBVAcrgInX_QShxD1Lm_WuaNWurA52KkEHNbPqivGauYpkRhkmK74sYgEEvfIC3Z3p6NLYWU3YuI1xXlPSZhXW3Fh2VYTv9LJpzq1KbAFO5prt/s1600/IMG_0317.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehdBwACoRSxMRJUCocfmG4OhIHzMHWefBVAcrgInX_QShxD1Lm_WuaNWurA52KkEHNbPqivGauYpkRhkmK74sYgEEvfIC3Z3p6NLYWU3YuI1xXlPSZhXW3Fh2VYTv9LJpzq1KbAFO5prt/s400/IMG_0317.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529176201250653010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">While still in the pot, mash the potatoes with a potato masher.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You don't want this soup too smooth...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqUeQCJ4ERNjL1DG32mOW0qM6ctIUxBg7_TwbATUsfyCFGkn9wUc-s5gqBZ5mC2GW-uh7uqyi_JJ7JoBRwJE1UImpwY2QoKNIezx6Y65xk0hJ_-SFVk0WGbcvh9FfUT7H66fwch74zPgB/s1600/IMG_0318.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqUeQCJ4ERNjL1DG32mOW0qM6ctIUxBg7_TwbATUsfyCFGkn9wUc-s5gqBZ5mC2GW-uh7uqyi_JJ7JoBRwJE1UImpwY2QoKNIezx6Y65xk0hJ_-SFVk0WGbcvh9FfUT7H66fwch74zPgB/s400/IMG_0318.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529176208564520994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Add one cup cheddar cheese and one cup half and half...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIflfY5B_8pwgaf2uZSc_yFJCYrGjkSOuugV2Trc9APH5eXa8a4mWQZK-1JEKWPqLDHhHEsXG7vxjVXBvZswnr4jexB9sbSzFVF75UvJM9Aeyqnqk2U_yDaZtVgoS3jNKfMSM3ymBUiMY/s1600/IMG_0320.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIflfY5B_8pwgaf2uZSc_yFJCYrGjkSOuugV2Trc9APH5eXa8a4mWQZK-1JEKWPqLDHhHEsXG7vxjVXBvZswnr4jexB9sbSzFVF75UvJM9Aeyqnqk2U_yDaZtVgoS3jNKfMSM3ymBUiMY/s400/IMG_0320.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529176988166091330" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Adding the cheese...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwusLTfm6ErhqOfx7omdbO9pFEkgimezYiLS6ulDL3hDxiGb73Jp89IJaVRyq55Lrd0D2xXGO6ZcuP5e4qXbi3Twwo080v83coN3UU1wq9X3z79U-A6Mzf9ayCHjlgXTJbbdvvwuoVLsP-/s1600/IMG_0319.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwusLTfm6ErhqOfx7omdbO9pFEkgimezYiLS6ulDL3hDxiGb73Jp89IJaVRyq55Lrd0D2xXGO6ZcuP5e4qXbi3Twwo080v83coN3UU1wq9X3z79U-A6Mzf9ayCHjlgXTJbbdvvwuoVLsP-/s400/IMG_0319.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529176982036182594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Continue to cook until the soup is thick and your house smells like heaven.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If the soup is NOT thickening, </div><div style="text-align: center;">you MAY need to thicken the soup with a flour/water mixture, as if</div><div style="text-align: center;">you're making a gravy. Add the flour/water mixture to the boiling soup.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I do not use cornstarch as a thickener. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I only need to do this when I use the fat free half/half.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ready to serve with a nice topping of bacon, chives, </div><div style="text-align: center;">cheddar cheese and sour cream!</div><div style="text-align: center;">YUM!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo87FMFcpoKgIOSFg5oJ6Ll10OtobNVqV00d5y_iY0g-9fZl8yYgsANtmIgMh68Kk8tMf24tz0HNnKHLSUIJrW6T74rk_x2WTTIv9-37gtbbRwRvdUQb041e4So6WIn7CmzfhNJIpwZBJf/s1600/IMG_2011.preview.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo87FMFcpoKgIOSFg5oJ6Ll10OtobNVqV00d5y_iY0g-9fZl8yYgsANtmIgMh68Kk8tMf24tz0HNnKHLSUIJrW6T74rk_x2WTTIv9-37gtbbRwRvdUQb041e4So6WIn7CmzfhNJIpwZBJf/s400/IMG_2011.preview.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529180766861846290" /></a>Potato Soup:<br /><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); font-family: Trebuchet; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">6 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">3- 14 oz cans chicken broth<br />1/4 c butter<br />2 1/2 t salt<br />1 1/4 t freshly ground pepper<br />1 c whipping cream or half and half<br />1 c shredded SHARP Cheddar cheese<br />3 T chopped fresh chives (for garnish)<br />Sour cream (for garnish)<br />4 bacon slices cooked and crumbled (for garnish or you can add directly to the soup)<br />Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for garnish)<br /><br />1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a 5 qt. slow cooker.<br />2. Cover and cook on high 4 hours or on low 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.<br />3. Mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened; stir in cream and cheese. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">4. Top with sour cream and sprinkle with bacon, chives and Cheddar cheese before serving.</span></p></span></div></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-74583598961536077542010-10-05T17:37:00.001-07:002010-10-05T18:24:49.521-07:00Apricot Chicken<div style="text-align: center;">Don't you get tired of making the same chicken dishes all the time? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found this recipe a few weeks ago and have made it about 3 times and...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">IT'S DELICIOUS!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And all you need is apricot jam and orange juice.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6J1-5YNBnE5bdmHX9NRVE_3zJrm17PM1nsHzaZhX9kVB2uzxctvWNkUcyhC00elgkd1up6quHnuOqk1lx15vg5oa4Lmiam8eIo6Yt0-vjZPa6-KLtUuVlFwS8nFXTGBY2L_zc03tdNuCG/s1600/IMG_1188.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6J1-5YNBnE5bdmHX9NRVE_3zJrm17PM1nsHzaZhX9kVB2uzxctvWNkUcyhC00elgkd1up6quHnuOqk1lx15vg5oa4Lmiam8eIo6Yt0-vjZPa6-KLtUuVlFwS8nFXTGBY2L_zc03tdNuCG/s400/IMG_1188.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524727038004033874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Mix together 1 tablespoon of apricot jam with about 1/3 cup orange juice.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am only making<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> ONE </span></span>chicken breast. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You will need to increase the amounts for more chicken.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubJ01o6KACPVKb9wBYSVu7YvXy7ClOLmQjBFTvAVdtxR001zaB5v-xDW4fg0L4wpnXzqRo39bmAESXFvWT9hQWvayQsW50JKy_wbn3ZO1RFxkgQu4-RgGdv1RV9uAWOFgaMUKwJ5QSMNN/s1600/IMG_1189.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubJ01o6KACPVKb9wBYSVu7YvXy7ClOLmQjBFTvAVdtxR001zaB5v-xDW4fg0L4wpnXzqRo39bmAESXFvWT9hQWvayQsW50JKy_wbn3ZO1RFxkgQu4-RgGdv1RV9uAWOFgaMUKwJ5QSMNN/s400/IMG_1189.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524727044446861986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Nice consistency.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_EHLgB2n5tNebosJjTvUxXXEJyuWKksRVzAtFihDaG3Cgjz-MqG2elw5P53F5lKzSIoCuLEZn1mVPvCrJU1Qprm7tjp1D-omztKfYRET9p-gSyGCn0RQ7Ge6teC0VAILMs36Z2lUSS6dd/s1600/IMG_1190.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_EHLgB2n5tNebosJjTvUxXXEJyuWKksRVzAtFihDaG3Cgjz-MqG2elw5P53F5lKzSIoCuLEZn1mVPvCrJU1Qprm7tjp1D-omztKfYRET9p-gSyGCn0RQ7Ge6teC0VAILMs36Z2lUSS6dd/s400/IMG_1190.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524727046385733346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Season the chicken with salt and pepper.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brown both sides in a little bit of oil. </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tgGZbqu-c957494_blp12NOT6lwdMC3OWrwL30Iaz97dLuutohpj1gB3fLAW06fTdDIKQYZVtY0UGMkbetjPJudeG_L2nYBtVac2S-itKg0AKbamunqiSfB28aWA_JRdRbc9FOfTZVii/s1600/IMG_1192.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tgGZbqu-c957494_blp12NOT6lwdMC3OWrwL30Iaz97dLuutohpj1gB3fLAW06fTdDIKQYZVtY0UGMkbetjPJudeG_L2nYBtVac2S-itKg0AKbamunqiSfB28aWA_JRdRbc9FOfTZVii/s400/IMG_1192.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524727050463235714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Transfer chicken to a baking dish.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour apricot jam/orange juice on top.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzOO-I0_KiGzzvHEHzbhSeUQnSNuP_r6TU3m_D7RiFB13uEs75pbm52vquZ3O0aWBHEL5bm7MdKjKxlFD022bdqZJbbAh5L4ifkXkyHHJ1OGizPh4y6-YPdzR7pDNc0nvQXmfj3JDZcIA/s1600/IMG_1196.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzOO-I0_KiGzzvHEHzbhSeUQnSNuP_r6TU3m_D7RiFB13uEs75pbm52vquZ3O0aWBHEL5bm7MdKjKxlFD022bdqZJbbAh5L4ifkXkyHHJ1OGizPh4y6-YPdzR7pDNc0nvQXmfj3JDZcIA/s400/IMG_1196.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524727055153699442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Bake until done!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now doesn't that look delicious?</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAc_Yy3qWZF94crHc5TbTTfGtAjnOGQQ2f5JW5nxRdvr-t5CIuYWGzvwmincZBvo8oX0LKnGX93OyZcM7j7Qr-kCxaLWz1cfVrpw7_YokzhLhtCnk2G88KktdU-hrnZKws-AAEsOZMaii/s1600/IMG_1208.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAc_Yy3qWZF94crHc5TbTTfGtAjnOGQQ2f5JW5nxRdvr-t5CIuYWGzvwmincZBvo8oX0LKnGX93OyZcM7j7Qr-kCxaLWz1cfVrpw7_YokzhLhtCnk2G88KktdU-hrnZKws-AAEsOZMaii/s400/IMG_1208.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524734488926503890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The first time I made this recipe I also made a few chicken legs with a breast. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My son LOVES chicken legs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He took one bite from the chicken and said,</div><div style="text-align: center;">"My mouth is tingling from this delicious chicken." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know if you try it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ENJOY!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-88348337784752423872010-09-19T18:02:00.000-07:002012-07-11T08:20:31.514-07:00My Favorite Way to Cook Zucchini and Potatoes...<div style="text-align: center;">
First of all I love this tool! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You get the perfect slices using it...</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-LRVLE-IeuQwreixFVc1fahctffUSdv-Gvw47XIPwKtYFRYo_L8Urf63hv5y84mojhQS3LA5cLykLMaKhSD0ZAKaG5EQw_BnbmSOQACdU6y7yLvI0f_IBcFnSrRCNgfHLd4XrcOOVjmIp/s1600/IMG_1106.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518796249535766050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-LRVLE-IeuQwreixFVc1fahctffUSdv-Gvw47XIPwKtYFRYo_L8Urf63hv5y84mojhQS3LA5cLykLMaKhSD0ZAKaG5EQw_BnbmSOQACdU6y7yLvI0f_IBcFnSrRCNgfHLd4XrcOOVjmIp/s400/IMG_1106.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hold the zucchini and just run it across the blade...</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzyuOEmRojWWmvkouIZiQYGm_Gm3jwfWbXMq3yWZ91IaX5TmT-xeLcQNIoxuxdBB_2h4Q7krNS4XK9x7c7WpAFVE2mTJ5sty6fqCqWVRshPRRmcC58EgkT0gzOa7E-W9Hz9sNoMg8w9Lp/s1600/IMG_1107.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518796254915382178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzyuOEmRojWWmvkouIZiQYGm_Gm3jwfWbXMq3yWZ91IaX5TmT-xeLcQNIoxuxdBB_2h4Q7krNS4XK9x7c7WpAFVE2mTJ5sty6fqCqWVRshPRRmcC58EgkT0gzOa7E-W9Hz9sNoMg8w9Lp/s400/IMG_1107.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The zucchini falls into the container attached...</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-xCRzpEBRE0lLEeKiKirXQfH2hwPqvPOj1vKihIPNrdCqpLiiQfkpjOkT1_jRxwtHfBM263tCfByzpKQPjow6e73lYatttD8ShkTwIwuaRDK-XEz1FgyGa_KRG088-ySJPvwdX_bjaqN/s1600/IMG_1108.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518796259717649682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-xCRzpEBRE0lLEeKiKirXQfH2hwPqvPOj1vKihIPNrdCqpLiiQfkpjOkT1_jRxwtHfBM263tCfByzpKQPjow6e73lYatttD8ShkTwIwuaRDK-XEz1FgyGa_KRG088-ySJPvwdX_bjaqN/s400/IMG_1108.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Nice thin slices. Works great on cucumbers as well.</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKLNX_g9nvskrMIZRL-4Hvjhcu4aoshWbWgeaO6cXhJwEaFg6ysSc8DqhIp_94r9Q_07oajyuYMy4AlmezbzgjuR30Oy_kTkck2vsRy2YsIH-EgUstuW8oztXiROW8xL8OuvyfGV07KST/s1600/IMG_1109.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518796272570634610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKLNX_g9nvskrMIZRL-4Hvjhcu4aoshWbWgeaO6cXhJwEaFg6ysSc8DqhIp_94r9Q_07oajyuYMy4AlmezbzgjuR30Oy_kTkck2vsRy2YsIH-EgUstuW8oztXiROW8xL8OuvyfGV07KST/s400/IMG_1109.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Place zucchini in aluminum foil in grill pan. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I just discovered lining my grill pan with aluminum foil </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
makes clean up so much easier!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you don't have a grill pan, just wrap the zucchini up in aluminum foil,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but don't close completely. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You'll want to stir them while they're grilling. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and a maybe a tablespoon of butter.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You don't need much butter at all. </div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOSnunRMppB9Dlr92wJhxIpT_DKD3DbIOEG3_1mq3rQOad-BriU_5R-5iyW7w1RmhiEwx33DSedelM8E2gPFDjwT0Zzc3fx-AXl-F1BdajJI-zPdxQkFVQ44Zj8WlzagoNfHO60hx12V1/s1600/IMG_1121.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518798192067384866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOSnunRMppB9Dlr92wJhxIpT_DKD3DbIOEG3_1mq3rQOad-BriU_5R-5iyW7w1RmhiEwx33DSedelM8E2gPFDjwT0Zzc3fx-AXl-F1BdajJI-zPdxQkFVQ44Zj8WlzagoNfHO60hx12V1/s400/IMG_1121.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cook until zucchini is soft and tender...</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_7xUFbLC4luzKog5MULXeQhTfbxiHXhC1Rd55zwukktLC35Y86lobdDX-t-pFIoBlo5zRwH_x5fc9_o4Cl1cu5Zc8GsgPW5Sq8NH1SCNRSFn02ZLFg0HD0eZ2W09Wmzjd26ZnbOvYK0y/s1600/IMG_1128.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518800500554023954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_7xUFbLC4luzKog5MULXeQhTfbxiHXhC1Rd55zwukktLC35Y86lobdDX-t-pFIoBlo5zRwH_x5fc9_o4Cl1cu5Zc8GsgPW5Sq8NH1SCNRSFn02ZLFg0HD0eZ2W09Wmzjd26ZnbOvYK0y/s400/IMG_1128.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now on to the potatoes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
First boil the potatoes until they are fork tender.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then cut them in half, or you can slice them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Spread some olive oil on a sheet of aluminum foil. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yes, I poured a little too much here.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Place potatoes on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper.</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2RXNgAHEOMLv3lFZtWCouUkadvFSjNaoNXYArJkprY5VcbDIP9tRoLnXv7bb8OIpmK66wBJnv3IAxQwqNe1xDDQdoOecuq018uLpGCQCBxL1WdhzrvmO3dEvvtFW4gkALiHx4nSOn2lv/s1600/IMG_1112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518798649318680018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2RXNgAHEOMLv3lFZtWCouUkadvFSjNaoNXYArJkprY5VcbDIP9tRoLnXv7bb8OIpmK66wBJnv3IAxQwqNe1xDDQdoOecuq018uLpGCQCBxL1WdhzrvmO3dEvvtFW4gkALiHx4nSOn2lv/s400/IMG_1112.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wrap them up, but don't completely close them.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You'll want to turn them while they're on the grill.</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZAZJ1w3PudHGP2ourgsFeeiHaYyajWu2zND9E59M1X92uTqJe5oZZNMOpUV3k9rPo1rHeEKVaRoyZ1exAteGwrNF7SMIdSGnIhtVhvOiYiW-XmGZl5CU7lk62b7Bwz8_VCbONodsSHwr/s1600/IMG_1113.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518799162204932802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZAZJ1w3PudHGP2ourgsFeeiHaYyajWu2zND9E59M1X92uTqJe5oZZNMOpUV3k9rPo1rHeEKVaRoyZ1exAteGwrNF7SMIdSGnIhtVhvOiYiW-XmGZl5CU7lk62b7Bwz8_VCbONodsSHwr/s400/IMG_1113.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Potatoes all done.</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-e2AqojeO-qmnb0v3sybzgaIQX724KYUN9OeupbtGChBllzIC8f4Gl0pAf1mSf1r7LBCTowP25_2Zn4n6aQiGqbMV_ER02frn2E1yeQuGIFLLorxW2_quXRHgHRgjL_K6y0WyUk3EfEe/s1600/IMG_1122.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518800080654226242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-e2AqojeO-qmnb0v3sybzgaIQX724KYUN9OeupbtGChBllzIC8f4Gl0pAf1mSf1r7LBCTowP25_2Zn4n6aQiGqbMV_ER02frn2E1yeQuGIFLLorxW2_quXRHgHRgjL_K6y0WyUk3EfEe/s400/IMG_1122.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
So crispy!</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83MhvayWvgMneXGi3dyhmIhWQ-ZJEaLLf-PlZcebCc9a8-HIoDlyrvR6Pu_VjFYbRavcN6HWgrWDk3XxoMaxR9ztiLAtysbDhTW-OFzlhJH-OQc0m1io7CG5mGjzXZ3yhHxTtu1Pj2yMU/s1600/IMG_1127.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518801532908141202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83MhvayWvgMneXGi3dyhmIhWQ-ZJEaLLf-PlZcebCc9a8-HIoDlyrvR6Pu_VjFYbRavcN6HWgrWDk3XxoMaxR9ztiLAtysbDhTW-OFzlhJH-OQc0m1io7CG5mGjzXZ3yhHxTtu1Pj2yMU/s400/IMG_1127.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I also grilled a hamburger to go along with my favorite vegetables. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Looks and tastes DELICIOUS!</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjelrpbYHhCMV5TqvhuYwWLdpkdlHxWguXHIFv8jGFmNEZBXGjj-a4j_3gA4Z-kxR6u52VBjWAuHGBBO0TNwi9n1HEYIZYEEmShyphenhyphenyeQxvBAqK0h9wai8x4Cup_nTwgTnKc1KUguEYSe3Sr/s1600/IMG_1126.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518801526224908322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjelrpbYHhCMV5TqvhuYwWLdpkdlHxWguXHIFv8jGFmNEZBXGjj-a4j_3gA4Z-kxR6u52VBjWAuHGBBO0TNwi9n1HEYIZYEEmShyphenhyphenyeQxvBAqK0h9wai8x4Cup_nTwgTnKc1KUguEYSe3Sr/s400/IMG_1126.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'll be making these two side dishes until it's too cold to stand outside and grill. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy!<br />
<br />
I am linking this recipe up with<br />
<a href="http://myjourneywithcandida.blogspot.com/2012/07/link-up-your-zucchini-recipe-recipes.html">My Journey with Candida</a></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-50206668978434866852010-09-09T17:57:00.000-07:002010-09-09T18:16:27.039-07:00Veggie Pizza...<div style="text-align: center;">I know, I know, I haven't updated this blog in AGES!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't worry, I've been feeding my family!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just needed a break. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you want to find out what I've been up to, </div><div style="text-align: center;">head over to my other blog <a href="http://wifeofthecolonel.blogspot.com/">Walking on Sunshine</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a great recipe I made 2 weeks ago. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was so good, I made it again last week!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First a little explanation. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was making this recipe just for myself. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My kids would <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">NEVER</span> eat pizza with just veggies. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I only used half the pizza dough.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I made the recipe as usual and after the first rise, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I cut the dough into two pieces.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I put the unused piece in a plastic bag and froze it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And please DON'T feel you have to make your own pizza dough!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've used store-bought pizza dough in the past </div><div style="text-align: center;">and even pizza dough purchased from a pizzeria.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The tomatoes I used were fresh from the garden.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Are there any other kind to eat? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And the zucchini I used was leftover zucchini that </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had grilled for dinner the previous night.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">VEGGIE PIZZA</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">1 recipe <a href="http://walkingonsunshinerecipes.blogspot.com/2010/05/pizza.html">Pizza Dough</a></div><div style="text-align: center; ">1 Tomato, sliced pretty thin</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Zucchini</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Mozzarella Cheese</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Olive Oil</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Spread out your dough. Brush the dough with the Olive Oil.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Top with the sliced tomatoes, zucchini, mozzarella cheese...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQ893GfMABylPfXVse1HUeiSueIvNuEVkTh6_TAQNL0TTn3DhjzY8vqwIfwFKeG3TUar5WXhXHOsXgApLVKMYq6LuaDQtkTbWqSu0-Lr1fZMCwZNrJeuvfNxRRxc2QpGvLVr6k6I2QM0H/s1600/IMG_1104.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQ893GfMABylPfXVse1HUeiSueIvNuEVkTh6_TAQNL0TTn3DhjzY8vqwIfwFKeG3TUar5WXhXHOsXgApLVKMYq6LuaDQtkTbWqSu0-Lr1fZMCwZNrJeuvfNxRRxc2QpGvLVr6k6I2QM0H/s400/IMG_1104.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515083771342420530" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bake at 425 until golden brown and crispy on the bottom...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDnUnzL3sI8_DiDdcUaQfv7wOCGMXbhA4iz2fUOF_ORBRZeDtfABmm2HG-nd-JXbKJGgLQyb8GcDEQs8vYqdGfPz54GjD5XgP79KfOq_MTD9EaA98fDuqjklgoZqb-KCxTZen_pigkZKQ/s1600/IMG_1105.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDnUnzL3sI8_DiDdcUaQfv7wOCGMXbhA4iz2fUOF_ORBRZeDtfABmm2HG-nd-JXbKJGgLQyb8GcDEQs8vYqdGfPz54GjD5XgP79KfOq_MTD9EaA98fDuqjklgoZqb-KCxTZen_pigkZKQ/s400/IMG_1105.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515083780858242386" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This was the most delicious pizza I've had in ages!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know if you try it!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-42785610934812389162010-06-23T04:00:00.000-07:002010-06-23T04:00:02.267-07:00Dessert!<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'MS Sans Serif';font-size:12px;"><div class="message-htmlpart" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 0px; border-top-style: initial; border-top- font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:initial;"><div class="rcmBody" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 8px; border-top-width: 0px; border-top-style: initial; border-top- font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:initial;"><div style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 0px; border-top-style: initial; border-top- font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:initial;"><div style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 0px; border-top-style: initial; border-top- font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:initial;"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:19px;">Today's recipe comes from my college friend Kelly.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-family:Arial;font-size:19px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><b><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;">Brownie Torte<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-family:'MS Sans Serif';font-size:12px;"></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">INGREDIENTS:</span> <br /></span></p><p face="'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Packaged brownie mix (or homemade)– baked according to directions in 9 x 13 inch pan</span></span></p><p face="'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Small box of instant vanilla pudding</span></span></p><p face="'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Small box of instant chocolate pudding</span></span></p><p face="'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">8 oz. tub of strawberry flavored cream cheese</span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cups of milk - separated</span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/3 cup powdered sugar</span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Small tub of whipped topping (like Cool Whip)</span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">8 Oreo cookies, crumbled</span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sliced strawberries (optional)</span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;"></span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DIRECTIONS:</span></span></p><p style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Bake brownies according to package directions in a 9 x 13 inch pan.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Allow brownies to cool about 30 – 45 minutes.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Mix vanilla pudding, 1 cup milk and softened strawberry cream cheese in mixing bowl.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Spread on top of brownies in original pan.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Mix chocolate pudding, 1cup milk and powdered sugar in mixing bowl.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Spread on top of vanilla pudding layer.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes until slightly set.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Spread whipped topping over chocolate pudding layer.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Add a layer sliced strawberries (if desired) and sprinkle with crumbled Oreo cookies.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> </span></span></span><br /></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;">Re-cover pan and refrigerate until ready to serve.</span></li></ul></div></div></div></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibfUaLv2rrUwaFBtRgBMBlTLgBeqqdnNuu0QNOvLIykUN0LVYoTS3FNoDHH7uQFtUWCmcqNymcpn82NC5ADsqrnpUMhCY1rTQzrvERyujRUFJkWZoIp363QIt_6cXZnWu80y55KUNwilB/s1600/36974_400657207510_718737510_4993078_7300740_a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibfUaLv2rrUwaFBtRgBMBlTLgBeqqdnNuu0QNOvLIykUN0LVYoTS3FNoDHH7uQFtUWCmcqNymcpn82NC5ADsqrnpUMhCY1rTQzrvERyujRUFJkWZoIp363QIt_6cXZnWu80y55KUNwilB/s400/36974_400657207510_718737510_4993078_7300740_a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484288998705747874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now doesn't that look good?</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1fNX2zUMMKdF8DYRbvuc9ORjssJMZTk4E13ECsdwB2Ri0cFKwWzGURdDWZpxiWNqb3OgwfjAGrxbJW-KHHKQlB-KlkVgxZQPgStY1pybL2RfLZqnX58BXWpjm9pW82eYwIhCFGfTpkuO/s1600/36974_400657067510_718737510_4993077_4319239_a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1fNX2zUMMKdF8DYRbvuc9ORjssJMZTk4E13ECsdwB2Ri0cFKwWzGURdDWZpxiWNqb3OgwfjAGrxbJW-KHHKQlB-KlkVgxZQPgStY1pybL2RfLZqnX58BXWpjm9pW82eYwIhCFGfTpkuO/s400/36974_400657067510_718737510_4993077_4319239_a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484289732738201458" /></a>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-56509457651947367962010-06-21T04:00:00.000-07:002010-06-21T04:00:03.601-07:00Mac and Cheese<div style="text-align: center;">The other day on Facebook I posted as my status that my daughter </div><div style="text-align: center;">Olivia had mac and cheese at someone's house, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but it was the kind from the box. </div><div style="text-align: center;">AND she liked it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She hasn't liked mac and cheese in YEARS.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I mentioned that I was going to make homemade macaroni and cheese </div><div style="text-align: center;">from Paula Deen's cookbook "Kitchen Classics" for dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I received a few comments asking for the recipe that I use. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here it is...</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>4 cups cooked elbow macaroni drained (about 2 cups uncooked)</div><div>2 cups grated cheddar cheese</div><div>3 eggs, beaten</div><div>1/2 cup sour cream</div><div>4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces</div><div>1/2 teaspoon salt</div><div>1 cup milk </div><div>1/2 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After the macaroni has been boiled and drained, </div><div style="text-align: center;">add Cheddar cheese and butter while macaroni is still hot.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLMHmMAD6V9ZdVic0LwoeySTI8ZJsNzh4rI7tnJarIMKufEf_UiNTKBwxTnESo_MIisAvxtBeFEpd7fNamDZ-XyQG7Q3wmm5I1bZYGw0erif6ZlweMmmfwM0N3XYpwafSxaO4YqBPxlBK/s1600/IMG_0915.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLMHmMAD6V9ZdVic0LwoeySTI8ZJsNzh4rI7tnJarIMKufEf_UiNTKBwxTnESo_MIisAvxtBeFEpd7fNamDZ-XyQG7Q3wmm5I1bZYGw0erif6ZlweMmmfwM0N3XYpwafSxaO4YqBPxlBK/s400/IMG_0915.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484279313713883858" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Combine remaining ingredients (except Ritz crackers) </div><div style="text-align: center;">and add to macaroni mixture. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6W6qhScNNZfT0BLj54hyphenhyphenK0884DJZBFzHzZJLqoxI-rXZhL8L6yc35jmB7cKfWcMd11E3wq6l4Kk4kno4MD4HHI2Xq_42H6kH7KASQja60lfhM5iLTwbH84fOu4ONCn0TpXYyUQVlZNrJ/s1600/IMG_0916.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6W6qhScNNZfT0BLj54hyphenhyphenK0884DJZBFzHzZJLqoxI-rXZhL8L6yc35jmB7cKfWcMd11E3wq6l4Kk4kno4MD4HHI2Xq_42H6kH7KASQja60lfhM5iLTwbH84fOu4ONCn0TpXYyUQVlZNrJ/s400/IMG_0916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484279324562910146" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Crush 1/2 sleeve of Ritz crackers.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVVSypFp9kuutJy_qeMX1s0qTfoIytQBMmyY7VLhmPRqwty_1c0hCiiW15z2ZK9dQhW1z8I8MZduI-2NIglDKIYk0EzjurfaaHvpSd51gIf1ioC3Zmvs1MhFyHPmv7vpEPJocHnOk5SW0/s1600/IMG_0917.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVVSypFp9kuutJy_qeMX1s0qTfoIytQBMmyY7VLhmPRqwty_1c0hCiiW15z2ZK9dQhW1z8I8MZduI-2NIglDKIYk0EzjurfaaHvpSd51gIf1ioC3Zmvs1MhFyHPmv7vpEPJocHnOk5SW0/s400/IMG_0917.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484279332436282706" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pour into casserole dish, sprinkle crushed crackers </div><div style="text-align: center;">on top and add additional cheese if desired.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdo_zLK3_q5Qf1Bo85K9u96XLtKVTv1ly0OA7uDrrDidgt7UUROj5MDtDzpGslrbyCvM9YBwWkarUHKh8CrXeGHAJfwDeQrDtqYdpr8BY_CYOMKJW1DCWTJ_YoW1w3jjPzWmEMkJ8DIk8/s1600/IMG_0918.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdo_zLK3_q5Qf1Bo85K9u96XLtKVTv1ly0OA7uDrrDidgt7UUROj5MDtDzpGslrbyCvM9YBwWkarUHKh8CrXeGHAJfwDeQrDtqYdpr8BY_CYOMKJW1DCWTJ_YoW1w3jjPzWmEMkJ8DIk8/s400/IMG_0918.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484283191623668626" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWub9fLT7WyVi0joVEg5U1joOeZtIkTKjfht8c4BXzWmbIUhX-QewDYOxUy_aIwfhQ5Mf6VtThDBJTyQrDoI_szEOgIGZC3EklbuqtsEDeZo9uXtwNqZBzz6uJkk97hIBog7izbHdTAB9/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWub9fLT7WyVi0joVEg5U1joOeZtIkTKjfht8c4BXzWmbIUhX-QewDYOxUy_aIwfhQ5Mf6VtThDBJTyQrDoI_szEOgIGZC3EklbuqtsEDeZo9uXtwNqZBzz6uJkk97hIBog7izbHdTAB9/s400/IMG_0919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484279343435167778" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is what we had for dinner, skirt steak on the grill, green beans </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the mac and cheese.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhexvFvkMBfJxKfhAa3y_Bg-TUkBmcMgFne6z7WbpIs0uiCGxmlZmpqRwimTPo9KeAXwTDuaa9dz8OKCbnSv2GJCLOFjTGZdpBrYmlqt5e_9DyilosLVBOZDJYHmANr4oxtLgGw_Gytegf/s1600/IMG_0921.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhexvFvkMBfJxKfhAa3y_Bg-TUkBmcMgFne6z7WbpIs0uiCGxmlZmpqRwimTPo9KeAXwTDuaa9dz8OKCbnSv2GJCLOFjTGZdpBrYmlqt5e_9DyilosLVBOZDJYHmANr4oxtLgGw_Gytegf/s400/IMG_0921.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484283199212235202" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now doesn't that look DELICIOUS?</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOd6k2-XZRaJfCZcTy4TXBGow9zsfQhXHL_t89hDnEayhMkks0sS_DT1ABmEYFIlZ5gxrs8ahMatDWqaNiKXwvByrEenQ1sVn1sGQ6FIpl-qTLheBCynzpnW1AGwAlbCJr0dIpuP-KXqjZ/s1600/IMG_0922.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOd6k2-XZRaJfCZcTy4TXBGow9zsfQhXHL_t89hDnEayhMkks0sS_DT1ABmEYFIlZ5gxrs8ahMatDWqaNiKXwvByrEenQ1sVn1sGQ6FIpl-qTLheBCynzpnW1AGwAlbCJr0dIpuP-KXqjZ/s400/IMG_0922.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484283207879680466" /></a>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-25360201780227829542010-06-17T09:55:00.000-07:002010-06-17T10:33:00.246-07:00Dessert!<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'MS Sans Serif';font-size:12px;"><h2 class="date-header" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">Today's recipe comes from <a href="http://ragingbearranch.blogspot.com/">Nancy. </a></span></h2><h2 class="date-header" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This Cake is AWESOME and so easy!</span></h2><h2 class="date-header"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Mexican Cake </span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;">INGREDIENTS:<br /><br />2 Cups sugar<br />2 Cups flour<br />2 tsp baking soda<br />2 Lg eggs (beaten)<br />1 Can crushed pineapple (20 oz can)<br />1 Cup chopped pecans<br /><br /><ul><li>Sift together sugar, flour and soda <br /></li><li>add eggs, can crushed pineapple<br /></li><li>mix and pour into 9x13 or 10 1/2 x 14 3/4 pan (I used the bigger one).</li><li>Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes<br /></li><li>Cool for 20 to 30 minutes and then frost<br /></li></ul></span></h2><h2 class="date-header"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Frosting:</span><br /><br /></span></h2><h2 class="date-header"><span style="font-size:130%;">Mix together:</span></h2><h2 class="date-header"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />1 stick butter<br />1 8 oz pkg cream cheese<br />1 tsp vanilla</span></h2><h2 class="date-header"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Add:</span></h2><h2 class="date-header"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />2 Cups sifted powdered sugar<br />1 cup chopped pecans<br /><br /></span></h2></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxU3aMSjMrlUiRR7mRfndVqu4cP8yMj_MrkA_wPwn7BPNl5StRmpqHyj0IEX5o4iRaE-1BfqYtuHDMtVpfIBZh-95yVjVlHbEmLDXy6LqxH-FFl7QGDbIfF7nOU50aAtMZ8wK6N4C7X71g/s1600/Picture+2263.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxU3aMSjMrlUiRR7mRfndVqu4cP8yMj_MrkA_wPwn7BPNl5StRmpqHyj0IEX5o4iRaE-1BfqYtuHDMtVpfIBZh-95yVjVlHbEmLDXy6LqxH-FFl7QGDbIfF7nOU50aAtMZ8wK6N4C7X71g/s400/Picture+2263.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGER_PHOTO_ID_5483738659000456018" /></a>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-52266251596741633832010-06-02T19:35:00.000-07:002010-06-02T19:56:55.608-07:00The Best You'll Ever Have...<p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I made this recipe a few months ago when I had </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">some friends over for breakfast. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It was absolutely the most delicious </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">French Toast I have ever had. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You can find Texas Toast in the bread aisle of your grocery store. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It's thick sliced white bread. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">You WANT to use Texas Toast.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); ">Do not try to use regular white bread. </p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 24px; font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Georgia; color: rgb(77, 77, 77); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Overnight French Toast Casserole</span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">12 - slices Texas toast </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 - cup brown sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 - tsp cinnamon</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/4 - tsp nutmeg</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 - cup chopped pecans (optional)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 - tsp vanilla extract</span></p> <p color="#4d4d4d" style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">5 - eggs</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #4d4d4d"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 1/2 - cups milk</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; min-height: 17.0pxcolor:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; min-height: 17.0pxcolor:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; min-height: 17.0pxcolor:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">DIRECTIONS:</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; min-height: 17.0pxcolor:#4d4d4d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">THE NIGHT BEFORE YOU PLAN TO SERVE:</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; min-height: 17.0pxcolor:#4d4d4d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p> <p color="#4d4d4d" style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; "></p><ul><li>Melt butter and pour in a 9x 13 pan. <br /></li><li>Mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans. <br /></li><li>Whisk eggs, milk & vanilla together. <br /></li><li>Layer bottom of pan with half the bread pieces </li><li>Sprinkle half of the brown sugar mix over the bread. <br /></li><li>Layer second half of bread. <br /></li><li>Pour egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly. <br /></li><li>Sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top.</li><li>Cover and refrigerate overnight. </li></ul><p></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #4d4d4d"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">THE NEXT MORNING:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgH2tWi-lSkwiqUeam7AHXCo6r9fu75uNwNNfJcCSv1hRJD07LzRd-Qg0C3lv8PyglQBj8G6PRVd6v_LM0wiT6NXNxdCDgeKORJjDXWnJS29cYEwDjvlzjqIxCddR836dslLFQuOgXD9t/s1600/IMG_0749.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgH2tWi-lSkwiqUeam7AHXCo6r9fu75uNwNNfJcCSv1hRJD07LzRd-Qg0C3lv8PyglQBj8G6PRVd6v_LM0wiT6NXNxdCDgeKORJjDXWnJS29cYEwDjvlzjqIxCddR836dslLFQuOgXD9t/s400/IMG_0749.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478373760108012690" /></a></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #4d4d4d"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #4d4d4d"></p><ul><li>Remove from the refrigerator and cover with a new piece of foil. <br /></li><li>Preheat oven to 350 bake the casserole for 30 minutes. <br /></li><li>Then uncover and bake 15 more minutes, your French Toast should be browned and set. <br /></li><li>Cut and serve with warm syrup poured on top, of course, you should <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ALWAYS </span>add a little butter first!</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe was a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">HUGE HIT!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I ate the leftovers for lunch and dinner that same day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><p></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; min-height: 17.0pxcolor:#4d4d4d;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 24.0px; font: 15.0px Georgia; color: #4d4d4d"><br /></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIawrfpVtkl0Cxy8BUz3izuikutUrhoryjne5JWE-8hXenm4mQlkf788F3_NRM-JQvf-KA16SGQ-O1jyG80LSNVVvi_v4l9U9H8VJ95CrF-X89B0xIo3eqnlZQzSY6goxIg99uvDqLhia/s1600/IMG_0750.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIawrfpVtkl0Cxy8BUz3izuikutUrhoryjne5JWE-8hXenm4mQlkf788F3_NRM-JQvf-KA16SGQ-O1jyG80LSNVVvi_v4l9U9H8VJ95CrF-X89B0xIo3eqnlZQzSY6goxIg99uvDqLhia/s400/IMG_0750.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478373767057410322" /></a>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-54480836132310586692010-05-26T03:00:00.000-07:002010-05-26T03:00:03.905-07:00Chicken Fajitas...<div style="text-align: center;">Remember how we started these past few recipes? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chicken cutlets were on sale and I wanted to share with you</div><div style="text-align: center;">how I take advantage of them when they're on sale. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you read my post on how I prepare my <a href="http://walkingonsunshinerecipes.blogspot.com/2010/05/chicken-cutlets.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pre</span>-cooked chicken cutlets</a>, </div><div style="text-align: center;">you'll remember that besides <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span>-cooking the cutlets,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also wrapped half the package of cutlets individually in </div><div style="text-align: center;">aluminum foil and placed them in a freezer storage bag in the freezer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That way, when I want to use the chicken cutlets for a variety of meals,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just pull how many cutlets I need for the meal. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've always frozen my chicken cutlets wrapped individually in aluminum foil </div><div style="text-align: center;">since I was first married many, many moons ago. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a recipe we all love...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Chicken Fajitas</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">3 Chicken breasts</li><li style="text-align: left;">3 Peppers, try to use different colors. When I made these only green peppers were on sale.</li><li style="text-align: left;">2 Onions</li><li style="text-align: left;">Italian salad dressing</li><li style="text-align: left;">Flour tortillas</li><li style="text-align: left;">Cheddar Cheese</li><li style="text-align: left;">Sour Cream</li><li style="text-align: left;">Salsa</li></ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">DIRECTIONS:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cut the onions and peppers up early in the morning.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Place them in a Tupperware, toss them with some of the bottled Italian dressing</div><div style="text-align: center;">and let them marinade in the refrigerator all day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here they are going on the grill.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They can take up to 30 minutes to cook.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember to check them and stir them!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I purchased this great grilling basket last year. </div><div style="text-align: center;">LOVE IT!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlRM9tYPDBepFny6ZxMp46d-VV6PcytHAIkBkRngsMmZHncbta-98E_TW16WjFH5VzhQaBkFWcqpZg-P751W0Bu5GTBKVcY6YGkPkbyqBHAn33roDI_BYaFEmCHNKr_d4msj925bcN6wi/s1600/IMG_0807.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWlRM9tYPDBepFny6ZxMp46d-VV6PcytHAIkBkRngsMmZHncbta-98E_TW16WjFH5VzhQaBkFWcqpZg-P751W0Bu5GTBKVcY6YGkPkbyqBHAn33roDI_BYaFEmCHNKr_d4msj925bcN6wi/s400/IMG_0807.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475362249940130578" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grilled <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">vegies</span> all done and ready to go!</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimiw_5b2hp9fVyipfVtgJjFm0czbXrL5G9NNA8ufkAVAexyiLy9AsSyZ_8DnVoYNnzeV4zSaKFeg_RKa_R12WZw8rPTfr0NYnOtwuh8a2u0sAKz1ftcbvF96hOKif8dy_exuMKmVgMRoxz/s1600/IMG_0810.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimiw_5b2hp9fVyipfVtgJjFm0czbXrL5G9NNA8ufkAVAexyiLy9AsSyZ_8DnVoYNnzeV4zSaKFeg_RKa_R12WZw8rPTfr0NYnOtwuh8a2u0sAKz1ftcbvF96hOKif8dy_exuMKmVgMRoxz/s400/IMG_0810.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475358721592983058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Take 3 chicken cutlets from the freezer the night before and let them </div><div style="text-align: center; ">defrost on a plate in the refrigerator. </div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">In the morning, unwrap and place them in a baking dish or a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tupperware</span></div><div style="text-align: center; ">and marinade them also in some Italian dressing. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">Place them back in the refrigerator until you're ready to start dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">All grilled and looking delicious...</div><div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4zNaNbZKkHl43RfdG3mMpToYCHeofZoLKaoPe1Yqdm3fcCuctNmFDl7_fJgwTMdzeK2Op9eRSZeOHEpciqK7lFELhdhGEnVSlpdaand8MPSZ_OeHxP4iADKa5_KUh3xABCh6pTRqPRA-/s1600/IMG_0809.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4zNaNbZKkHl43RfdG3mMpToYCHeofZoLKaoPe1Yqdm3fcCuctNmFDl7_fJgwTMdzeK2Op9eRSZeOHEpciqK7lFELhdhGEnVSlpdaand8MPSZ_OeHxP4iADKa5_KUh3xABCh6pTRqPRA-/s400/IMG_0809.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475358712781522242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here the fajitas are all assembled...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTMyYJU_lghnCgoBC5ZzNxqjqCGixLAm-xE0dds8Lu4DLh0bv_FsDe0WpIm5QrqT-OqKUpbaNX-OVX-J1to1pITLtRn_ECp3xyqhgCVXJlHU7suju1GULCMId4TXidUp8cW5TZMNRqg6Q/s1600/IMG_0812.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTMyYJU_lghnCgoBC5ZzNxqjqCGixLAm-xE0dds8Lu4DLh0bv_FsDe0WpIm5QrqT-OqKUpbaNX-OVX-J1to1pITLtRn_ECp3xyqhgCVXJlHU7suju1GULCMId4TXidUp8cW5TZMNRqg6Q/s400/IMG_0812.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475358733449743266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Feel free to add sour cream and salsa,</div><div style="text-align: center;">which I did <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">AFTER </span>I took the above picture! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Please note, if you DO NOT have a grilling basket like mine, you can STILL make this dish!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just place your peppers and onions in some aluminum foil</div><div style="text-align: center;">and place on the grill. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You'll need to really watch them so they don't burn on you. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is how I use to make them before I purchased the grill basket. </div><br /></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-20636247019527524852010-05-24T02:35:00.001-07:002010-05-24T02:47:53.940-07:00What to do on a Busy Day...<div style="text-align: center;">When I have an extremely busy day, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I go to my package of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><a href="http://walkingonsunshinerecipes.blogspot.com/2010/05/chicken-cutlets.html">pre</a></span><a href="http://walkingonsunshinerecipes.blogspot.com/2010/05/chicken-cutlets.html">-cooked chicken cutlets,</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">that I've prepared and frozen,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">and place them in a cooking dish in the refrigerator to </div><div style="text-align: center;">defrost all day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">About 30 minutes before dinner, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I cover them in tomato sauce, home-made of course, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and add some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mozzarella</span> cheese...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgAzLOZYBhsNY6vzdtqBtmLjA5e_raWgVxPqgF_1r0JZhNVlN9YbfdT7LjYe2k1BRWeYAs-ucbWK5gW_dZJ4wC3I5Ko4HQpZfqJr1GTTfBn2aJgwlOEw__IA1ncEDLF2MuMaBc43HuNyU/s1600/IMG_0880.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgAzLOZYBhsNY6vzdtqBtmLjA5e_raWgVxPqgF_1r0JZhNVlN9YbfdT7LjYe2k1BRWeYAs-ucbWK5gW_dZJ4wC3I5Ko4HQpZfqJr1GTTfBn2aJgwlOEw__IA1ncEDLF2MuMaBc43HuNyU/s400/IMG_0880.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474768564216083074" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Bake at 385 for about 15 minutes or until they look</div><div style="text-align: center;">DELICIOUS</div><div style="text-align: center;">and your house smells like Little Italy...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-Iy-wPVTFGUU2YAstgWavjVo_ZRqcNNAYMOSxSuaWNGQ5sHOzPG1BuGGYN0RNFUVQdzZ2cN-5o9iCHL0t14vWaCQ-m7aRGiVxkvb8bRmPPbpJHBKTkOP3aEA5_i_0j8cMyCk1loEuGW2/s1600/IMG_0881.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-Iy-wPVTFGUU2YAstgWavjVo_ZRqcNNAYMOSxSuaWNGQ5sHOzPG1BuGGYN0RNFUVQdzZ2cN-5o9iCHL0t14vWaCQ-m7aRGiVxkvb8bRmPPbpJHBKTkOP3aEA5_i_0j8cMyCk1loEuGW2/s400/IMG_0881.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474768571831134658" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">While the chicken is cooking in the oven,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I make a nice side dish of spaghetti and a yummy salad.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now doesn't that look DELICIOUS?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dinner on the table in 30 minutes...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1I08DA_3ZjRO5tR-xD7IpKxvWu66MAx2nxhIsKBwfr6iuWblbJT_6IqVdsUUV2auiq-E24tkcieQmVAhjXv0DLUYuJWNxLfz89RQVinkkyFrx1n-u484iPoDUUhkBn3qAzy2a4QbK8kts/s1600/IMG_0882.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1I08DA_3ZjRO5tR-xD7IpKxvWu66MAx2nxhIsKBwfr6iuWblbJT_6IqVdsUUV2auiq-E24tkcieQmVAhjXv0DLUYuJWNxLfz89RQVinkkyFrx1n-u484iPoDUUhkBn3qAzy2a4QbK8kts/s400/IMG_0882.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474768578267216738" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Feel free to add some crusty Italian bread!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ENJOY!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-77983142257588861262010-05-21T02:00:00.000-07:002010-05-21T02:00:04.954-07:00Easy Dessert<div style="text-align: center;">Okay, so you'll have to come back on Monday for another easy <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">meal made from my pre-cooked chicken cutlets. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think a nice yummy dessert is just what we all need for the weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made these awhile ago and they were a hit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">VERY EASY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Simple Chocolate Croissants</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia; min-height: 19.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 pkg. refrigerated croissants</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Semi sweet chocolate chips</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">3 tbsp. melted butter</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Confectioners sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DIRECTIONS:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Unroll and flatten dough. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Separate into triangles. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Brush with melted butter. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Sprinkle 1-2 tsp. chocolate chips on each triangle. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEYzCiUUCqQGUERMA3wi3TPo086dzw5vR_u3YYfReXTzqCxu0-xT8LaTIjNKVqGb2dDU1onBhZkbsfmQTLp3aG453WiXX5EDkSXEWj3k7EnhxVSc6RnyQKn4BP8R09HdxoKeSNaxsGoF1/s1600/IMG_7881.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEYzCiUUCqQGUERMA3wi3TPo086dzw5vR_u3YYfReXTzqCxu0-xT8LaTIjNKVqGb2dDU1onBhZkbsfmQTLp3aG453WiXX5EDkSXEWj3k7EnhxVSc6RnyQKn4BP8R09HdxoKeSNaxsGoF1/s400/IMG_7881.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473557243248874306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">Roll each triangle into a croissant shape and place on a cookie sheet. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">Bake in a preheated 375 oven for about 15 minutes. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; line-height: 25px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">Let cool briefly and sprinkle with powdered sugar. </span></p></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw66r1IBe1-bjX5dexyXFy2r3dXxRxzJlkSoHqyXrfHUF97eUMDGrwqDkARjMYygVJrmWUtaqTxwypEYMPrGqznB9xtTMTXTwXZLuan_wTb0rMiDgQRtlHa-EAYTdDFf5HHMONCUM4FkQZ/s1600/3505202182_0d2ebcc62c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw66r1IBe1-bjX5dexyXFy2r3dXxRxzJlkSoHqyXrfHUF97eUMDGrwqDkARjMYygVJrmWUtaqTxwypEYMPrGqznB9xtTMTXTwXZLuan_wTb0rMiDgQRtlHa-EAYTdDFf5HHMONCUM4FkQZ/s400/3505202182_0d2ebcc62c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473557249388809250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">YUMMY! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, I have a confession to make...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These pictures aren't mine. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I tried to upload the pictures I took of the chocolate croissants I made, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but for some reason Blogger wouldn't let me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I had to Google some pictures. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you're all okay with that!</div></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-7052780267153955322010-05-20T03:00:00.000-07:002010-05-20T03:00:06.369-07:00Chicken Cutlets...<div style="text-align: center;">When I know we're going to have a CRAZY day, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I go into the freezer, grab a few of my<a href="http://walkingonsunshinerecipes.blogspot.com/2010/05/chicken-cutlets.html"> pre-cooked chicken cutlets</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and place them in a baking dish letting them defrost in the refrigerator all day. </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJGw5PnGy6NUA4Pe3oD5HfBRLjj0QNRZ9bL7SXDijghcpzKVk16MTwK3QAaZQloFsZKAUL3HgDR-4Ep6_sSNbsqhY5KcDl1moenQX0xVtROn4rsUbwOwWulD8gzO-MLGahCnGaWkN8ESa/s1600/IMG_0796.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJGw5PnGy6NUA4Pe3oD5HfBRLjj0QNRZ9bL7SXDijghcpzKVk16MTwK3QAaZQloFsZKAUL3HgDR-4Ep6_sSNbsqhY5KcDl1moenQX0xVtROn4rsUbwOwWulD8gzO-MLGahCnGaWkN8ESa/s400/IMG_0796.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472790911634276962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I bake them in the oven at 375 for about 15 minutes </div><div style="text-align: center;">or until they're cooked all the way through...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-p3DAL3p5AGmy9Tv92lynO4gnPdJgbDVkVnYH7mv7ZGMm4Pq6ZNUISwMt5H6MDuaq4GHeI6JkFiZwSuYUe23rz01Tt5rBlHNQ0SyUYOeUzyHf-Y0h5R4Hx5lVRikADm8CZJsGA1_5h9lq/s1600/IMG_0799.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-p3DAL3p5AGmy9Tv92lynO4gnPdJgbDVkVnYH7mv7ZGMm4Pq6ZNUISwMt5H6MDuaq4GHeI6JkFiZwSuYUe23rz01Tt5rBlHNQ0SyUYOeUzyHf-Y0h5R4Hx5lVRikADm8CZJsGA1_5h9lq/s400/IMG_0799.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472790916915182610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We never eat frozen French fries anymore. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I make my own. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wash a few potatoes, cut them into chunks or whatever size you desire...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgg4_GQBQ3Od54fu15gDad27CSZmV5yGviTnqYcOb5ffe_A8iEfgkRM_CXJxL0sfraYzSEqNe_ZzGzDjJME_A6gOvDDjXNHbbsTI4MBqGJuMImw8ndrxViSYOSGQYir0ea1Di1bxKxH95/s1600/IMG_0797.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgg4_GQBQ3Od54fu15gDad27CSZmV5yGviTnqYcOb5ffe_A8iEfgkRM_CXJxL0sfraYzSEqNe_ZzGzDjJME_A6gOvDDjXNHbbsTI4MBqGJuMImw8ndrxViSYOSGQYir0ea1Di1bxKxH95/s400/IMG_0797.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472790924127862306" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Sprinkle with seasoning salt or whatever flavors you like, </div><div style="text-align: center; ">toss in oil or spray with Pam. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">Bake them in a 425 oven. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">I finish them under the broiler to get really crispy...</div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3wwq3zjleTkU_JqhzK-nXbd2XDutUvSj1Tq4hdoBKzPfsS48bpSwRW0zXvcUS0Lal2Bqso2PDRsd77gpkq2V7PqsU_xXBYZNpKDo-NZHtRuh1KcVZaUXLhAgAarXc-GKVedt9nkyG4aK/s1600/IMG_0798.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3wwq3zjleTkU_JqhzK-nXbd2XDutUvSj1Tq4hdoBKzPfsS48bpSwRW0zXvcUS0Lal2Bqso2PDRsd77gpkq2V7PqsU_xXBYZNpKDo-NZHtRuh1KcVZaUXLhAgAarXc-GKVedt9nkyG4aK/s400/IMG_0798.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472790927621719186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the finished meal. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Chicken cutlet, crispy potatoes, steamed carrots and a salad.</div><div style="text-align: center;">All on the table within 30 minutes. </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_d0IijD_YaAyL2Duz4qcF4c-0vIvHZG4PGrSNzrfMpjVGsLvP4lJi9jmjjgaK4VBuk8NZpDtirmRQaNMcEM8c5KTOkAeVZP8NlEA8emvy4YZJNdRFjgdFRmrXF_Q8TyM6pJLQ1Ynv-Ly/s1600/IMG_0800.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_d0IijD_YaAyL2Duz4qcF4c-0vIvHZG4PGrSNzrfMpjVGsLvP4lJi9jmjjgaK4VBuk8NZpDtirmRQaNMcEM8c5KTOkAeVZP8NlEA8emvy4YZJNdRFjgdFRmrXF_Q8TyM6pJLQ1Ynv-Ly/s400/IMG_0800.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472790938380061890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The picture is a bit boring looking, sorry! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The plate was not big enough for the salad to make it look more colorful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Come back tomorrow to see Meal #2!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-63879167081696398582010-05-19T03:00:00.000-07:002010-05-19T03:00:07.757-07:00Chicken Cutlets<div style="text-align: center;">So what do YOU do when chicken cutlets are on sale? </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This package says $1.99 a pound, but I had a coupon and actually purchased </div><div style="text-align: center;">them for $1.69 a pound.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASip4tD5vnoD4fbRBhVsKAR3p6n0ZWOEw0D8kpUerjKyh0Xwa_JpXVPrHnK8CFduocRddvvu2JddWJBZ4JsBPyrjtw9mq8BQndoHGeLwyLMm3TXdYit_itFp7GqfX9TlW3aULkl7EgP1Z/s1600/IMG_0785.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASip4tD5vnoD4fbRBhVsKAR3p6n0ZWOEw0D8kpUerjKyh0Xwa_JpXVPrHnK8CFduocRddvvu2JddWJBZ4JsBPyrjtw9mq8BQndoHGeLwyLMm3TXdYit_itFp7GqfX9TlW3aULkl7EgP1Z/s400/IMG_0785.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472782330644719810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Instead of just throwing the whole package into the freezer, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I take some steps NOW to make cooking easier on busy days.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is what I do with my chicken cutlets. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I take them all out of the package and if they're really thick, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll slice them them in half, making them thinner and trim the fat off. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFKbJOjp3otJ4Q4_q6BtBxc0mRcPqLj3zf8e70V_HCxFY-yuX4qy0TTRWux-QLm5TbpCvOinYIA6PaSlIwSne-cbsRHMxWQ6XFtfAmYLDjQnEFw6lFGNb_KMQl_TLUmKRE_lOi74SBV5a/s1600/IMG_0788.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFKbJOjp3otJ4Q4_q6BtBxc0mRcPqLj3zf8e70V_HCxFY-yuX4qy0TTRWux-QLm5TbpCvOinYIA6PaSlIwSne-cbsRHMxWQ6XFtfAmYLDjQnEFw6lFGNb_KMQl_TLUmKRE_lOi74SBV5a/s400/IMG_0788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472782340711675186" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then half of them will go into a bowl with beaten eggs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">After I rinse them, of course!</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gyL0UfHVYC_lc875K2Fxds2mT1iEvGcwKiPvmkMtGf_To5EH_I8jG_XRklvEpGrvr3gwrrHCkFU0pV1gAbw68CGxNqLQL6SY0EhGqv54XfFj42McTjDJVvE8OWwojNZRP9SSeV7JEHCx/s1600/IMG_0789.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gyL0UfHVYC_lc875K2Fxds2mT1iEvGcwKiPvmkMtGf_To5EH_I8jG_XRklvEpGrvr3gwrrHCkFU0pV1gAbw68CGxNqLQL6SY0EhGqv54XfFj42McTjDJVvE8OWwojNZRP9SSeV7JEHCx/s400/IMG_0789.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472782347157516546" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Then into a baking dish of bread crumbs...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBw6Vl0eQGdBG5d3chwkgUdCuBlKRWBVfW2KmDjn0X206wyGeWGutheDqVkX0Tn53ZZIZkwrHcu0ayPPqSd1SBB5j80pYOgnqnXrW2qoOGLdOXXRDqepBgDik8Kw2dCw5fBCUMDVf78ESL/s1600/IMG_0790.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBw6Vl0eQGdBG5d3chwkgUdCuBlKRWBVfW2KmDjn0X206wyGeWGutheDqVkX0Tn53ZZIZkwrHcu0ayPPqSd1SBB5j80pYOgnqnXrW2qoOGLdOXXRDqepBgDik8Kw2dCw5fBCUMDVf78ESL/s400/IMG_0790.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472782350563362450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And into a hot pan with a little oil.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I only brown them. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They're not cooked through...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERpLp7xD8Y2-KWYQfPMqsF-vlEWzKUS5BhRtq7mHyZzC9NlcXmf3FAF0NLPBYdnTx35QO-x866bVjVsQOHSq2DvlOfTMAoR0E6ZN9RTWUUeznJPaO6JeDJK5Aqx2naWu-0Aj1RsUkyhOJ/s1600/IMG_0792.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERpLp7xD8Y2-KWYQfPMqsF-vlEWzKUS5BhRtq7mHyZzC9NlcXmf3FAF0NLPBYdnTx35QO-x866bVjVsQOHSq2DvlOfTMAoR0E6ZN9RTWUUeznJPaO6JeDJK5Aqx2naWu-0Aj1RsUkyhOJ/s400/IMG_0792.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472782359164509746" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Drain on some paper towels...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTM6mt6WYoi6CRkuN4UKMc9LUEMNNVykl1iyU8S8g2GSCscTFv0eKnJ0VQGmgbRhkihTV24acjxEpx7QupdY5KBVAP89h1Un8Xw2b1pdfFG6N25njEqx9Ap5kjtnhHF7ct3LDbrDTwaPB/s1600/IMG_0793.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTM6mt6WYoi6CRkuN4UKMc9LUEMNNVykl1iyU8S8g2GSCscTFv0eKnJ0VQGmgbRhkihTV24acjxEpx7QupdY5KBVAP89h1Un8Xw2b1pdfFG6N25njEqx9Ap5kjtnhHF7ct3LDbrDTwaPB/s400/IMG_0793.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472784049182631826" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then I wrap them individually in aluminum foil </div><div style="text-align: center;">and place in a bag and throw the bag in the freezer...</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hyPzeT4xQq32g9mPNroCAeVj0U99fDJeuIb0UXbjRP_kJaJeeum0fn0TgTIT2f9nAiaXyrVO9ECcUHTVu6bBnxS-5L703ACTUarPvWRVMd7F8duLyYMI7lv1BfF5jJeRUQHnaKxnb14K/s1600/IMG_0794.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hyPzeT4xQq32g9mPNroCAeVj0U99fDJeuIb0UXbjRP_kJaJeeum0fn0TgTIT2f9nAiaXyrVO9ECcUHTVu6bBnxS-5L703ACTUarPvWRVMd7F8duLyYMI7lv1BfF5jJeRUQHnaKxnb14K/s400/IMG_0794.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472784052461238338" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The ones that WEREN'T cooked, just get wrapped up individually in </div><div style="text-align: center;">aluminum foil and placed in a different bag </div><div style="text-align: center;">and thrown in the freezer...</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcdzDtgmh9x2EjYfjH8rDT9kOg51PovbosBhtn9ufWuuAF4nXzzjP81lCxkroHAHDUG1c2SedTgalkzxNu3ld8_mCY7HM_Kl6cBjM26u22h4xHgEK9U5yUgAVKAbq5Pz6Yg2BxrJ75nqz/s1600/IMG_0795.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcdzDtgmh9x2EjYfjH8rDT9kOg51PovbosBhtn9ufWuuAF4nXzzjP81lCxkroHAHDUG1c2SedTgalkzxNu3ld8_mCY7HM_Kl6cBjM26u22h4xHgEK9U5yUgAVKAbq5Pz6Yg2BxrJ75nqz/s400/IMG_0795.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472784064327376178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Come back tomorrow to see how I turn the above packages into meals!</div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-29304414856622753022010-05-18T03:00:00.000-07:002010-05-18T04:00:07.252-07:00Sneaky Baked Ziti...<div style="text-align: center;">This recipe is from my friend <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jani</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She has 3 children and cooks very healthy for her family. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Below is a recipe that I think would be a great addition to any family </div><div style="text-align: center;">trying to get more vegetables into their diet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">INGREDIENTS:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">1 lb. lean ground turkey<br />2 c. carrots<br />1 small onion<br />2 cloves garlic<br />1 large can tomato puree<br />2 cans diced tomatoes<br />salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes as desired<br />1-2 T. honey, agave nectar or sugar<br />1 lb. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ziti</span> <br />2 c. mozzarella cheese, grated</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">DIRECTIONS:</div><div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">Put a large pot of water on to bowl, cook pasta <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">al</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dente</span>, drain and set aside.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">In a large skillet heat olive oil and cook ground turkey over medium heat. Season the meat as desired with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">In a food processor (this is where it gets sneaky) add carrots, onion, garlic, and the large can of tomato puree. Process sauce until smooth. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">Add sauce to ground turkey with the two cans of diced tomatoes. The meat sauce should be a nice consistency although you may need to add a bit of water if it is too thick. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">To finish this meat sauce add about 1-2 T of honey. The honey is not going to make the meat sauce sweet, it will just take the bitterness out due to using canned tomatoes. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">Combine meat sauce with the pasta and pour into a 9X13 pan. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of the pasta. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';">A note from the cook:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I really love this dish. I make it low sodium, and it is delicious. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The carrots give the sauce a creamy color and you won’t even miss the ricotta.<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-74380010962495009872010-05-13T04:31:00.001-07:002010-05-13T04:33:10.509-07:00Coffee Cake<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; line-height: 19px; font-family:'MS Sans Serif';font-size:48px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Today's recipe comes from </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Jacquelyn, one of my blogging friends. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Sounds yummy!</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 19px; font-family:'MS Sans Serif';font-size:12px;"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Easy Coffee Cake</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 sticks butter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 eggs</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cups flour</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 1/2 tsp. baking powder</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 c. sour cream</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tsp. vanilla</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Filling: </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3/4 c. chopped nuts</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tsp. cinnamon</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Tbsp. sugar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:'MS Sans Serif', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Beat all the cake ingredients together in a mixing bowl.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Combine all the filling ingredients together in a separate bowl. </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pour 1/2 of the batter into an angel food or fluted pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray such as Pam. </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sprinkle half of the filling on the batter. </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Pour the balance of the batter in, then the remaining filling on top. </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Start in a cold oven.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">When cool, sprinkle cake with powdered sugar or drizzle frosting on top if desired.</span></span></li><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div></ul></div></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 19px; font-family:'MS Sans Serif';font-size:12px;"></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1kxmUODgsl2FbsdiqvQkvNzy4hlIR5YzAgj5gRgXKxzSS2SgcOhrYzrlubhVE-icfPA_2MUxZxQLmWuWG6rZZPbVdfAUhyphenhyphenL02XbosneujGz5-qPUHfYMEp67zHNRs9B_LJMiWMMKy5jo/s1600/IMG_2208.JPG.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1kxmUODgsl2FbsdiqvQkvNzy4hlIR5YzAgj5gRgXKxzSS2SgcOhrYzrlubhVE-icfPA_2MUxZxQLmWuWG6rZZPbVdfAUhyphenhyphenL02XbosneujGz5-qPUHfYMEp67zHNRs9B_LJMiWMMKy5jo/s400/IMG_2208.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470715982116913250" /></a>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-5632074051117504812010-05-12T04:00:00.000-07:002010-05-12T07:01:13.563-07:00Faux Crab Cakes...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe is from my sister Liz. <br /></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">INGREDIENTS:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">4 cans solid white tuna in water<br />1 cup bread crumb or more you don't want your mixture too wet, so add more if too wet you want it dry enough to form patties<br />2 eggs<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;">2 tsp mustard<br />1/2 cup mayo<br />1 tsp salt<br />pepper to taste<br />1 tsp oregano<br />1 tsp garlic powered<br />1 tbs lemon juice<br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">DIRECTIONS:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Combine everything in a bowl. <br /></li><li>In a frying pan heat about 3 tbs oil, form the mixture into patties, I use an ice cream scooper, and fry for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. <br /></li><li>Drain on paper towels. <br /></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">For the honey mustard sauce:</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>1 cup mayo, 1 tbs honey, 2 tsp mustard and 2 tsp lemon juice.<br /></li><li style="text-align: left;">Whisk together and serve on top of the crab cakes.<br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">ENJOY!</div></div></span></div></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9089714816232990621.post-32185555927769714032010-05-11T04:00:00.000-07:002010-05-11T04:00:07.353-07:00Fruit Tart<div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a recipe for Fruit Tart.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is such a delicious and easy dessert to make. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When I first discovered this recipe, I served it to my father and </div><div style="text-align: center;">he wanted to know which bakery I purchased it from!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(20, 19, 1); line-height: 20px; font-family:Trebuchet;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />2 cups sugar<br />2 packages cream cheese, softened<br />1 container Cool Whip, softened<br />2 tubes crescent rolls<br />Assorted fruit</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">Unroll crescent rolls. Lay flat on a baking pan, pressing seams together.</span> <br /></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-dvovkTq4lviBccunGjfZv9iHTLjXbWLeCB0HHplAqXahgZUBVeJec_C2gMa5kgzlxOGsaZssuVKIhwYAjLVyqXtiQy3rMnEBHfJdttQchY1CWmv5Y2Do8ZgDLmsmkD83zEMqWdS8UQI/s1600/February+2009+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-dvovkTq4lviBccunGjfZv9iHTLjXbWLeCB0HHplAqXahgZUBVeJec_C2gMa5kgzlxOGsaZssuVKIhwYAjLVyqXtiQy3rMnEBHfJdttQchY1CWmv5Y2Do8ZgDLmsmkD83zEMqWdS8UQI/s400/February+2009+011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463816210981342386" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bake at 350 until lightly browned.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseV5CCUaX5NkpEyg5fjblO4jl1jJwSeBF3EBMSkdD0oCX1QevLklvujNtRA9KhF-6Wm1tayvsqMzGfJpgNBytg0DQYNbitDIxavT9K90EnJ7etms4OYqe0iWy7gy5lyeuEZYazMXZQX3B/s1600/February+2009+012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseV5CCUaX5NkpEyg5fjblO4jl1jJwSeBF3EBMSkdD0oCX1QevLklvujNtRA9KhF-6Wm1tayvsqMzGfJpgNBytg0DQYNbitDIxavT9K90EnJ7etms4OYqe0iWy7gy5lyeuEZYazMXZQX3B/s400/February+2009+012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463816214890482562" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Using a hand mixer, combine the sugar, cream cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and container of cool whip.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spread evenly over the COOLED crescent rolls.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYk_2OzYPWpfz0mjNytYIWabCQKZ4RMYrUNnu6vW87jL8KovoJVLQMtRpcGnISEfyfRx7KYYKVb9uyaJa2EyItg8R_SssMIvVnPZZEE5cMAyghPn5SgbkoN0RMLu-1fT85gptSzg8PLLtA/s1600/February+2009+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYk_2OzYPWpfz0mjNytYIWabCQKZ4RMYrUNnu6vW87jL8KovoJVLQMtRpcGnISEfyfRx7KYYKVb9uyaJa2EyItg8R_SssMIvVnPZZEE5cMAyghPn5SgbkoN0RMLu-1fT85gptSzg8PLLtA/s400/February+2009+013.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463816873619185666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Then take your assortment of fruit, here I used canned peaches, DRAINED, </div><div style="text-align: center;"> sliced strawberries and blueberries.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-KtzrmCmgBQNYmLQIe4ekU0cIjpQSrde1OzfD2q99C07CXxJDdM0iEkCAn6VxgENVdTdu4QcA012TdO_XGcqr2F_l2jXkGNEUoRb-I-T2qUYbsKyERMQUe8R8NVTQmDEn-OTF5JXEKJR/s1600/February+2009+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-KtzrmCmgBQNYmLQIe4ekU0cIjpQSrde1OzfD2q99C07CXxJDdM0iEkCAn6VxgENVdTdu4QcA012TdO_XGcqr2F_l2jXkGNEUoRb-I-T2qUYbsKyERMQUe8R8NVTQmDEn-OTF5JXEKJR/s400/February+2009+014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463816220863517122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One tart with peaches, strawberries and blueberries.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmf3Vo9Ykb-fcrQz5ftc3bNPfJ8AAkCEk2AN5-jcmIe6QZepYEJlFnDesjkxFQfVvjyeAqb1zpL-mEpUM0RyRTWE4Ed13UbVd2gZiu8O9vlsoX0tJgNM8jVttpRFx-RQHoFul_2tHlClNB/s1600/February+2009+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmf3Vo9Ykb-fcrQz5ftc3bNPfJ8AAkCEk2AN5-jcmIe6QZepYEJlFnDesjkxFQfVvjyeAqb1zpL-mEpUM0RyRTWE4Ed13UbVd2gZiu8O9vlsoX0tJgNM8jVttpRFx-RQHoFul_2tHlClNB/s400/February+2009+015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463816208671800178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One tart with peaches, strawberries, blueberries and banana.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNCgCj4ezuR-XJaQkfj7oX5un3BP5TvVaZQS89XNaTLSMuPVrZ3KTghPy87E8vl8Pihj0iC4Dfd3MCLm_Y0UVsAWSYArNDaudLiCwDA-KfYU-SaqyVUjx0qyf9NClg8VXglHHy-65H0co/s1600/February+2009+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNCgCj4ezuR-XJaQkfj7oX5un3BP5TvVaZQS89XNaTLSMuPVrZ3KTghPy87E8vl8Pihj0iC4Dfd3MCLm_Y0UVsAWSYArNDaudLiCwDA-KfYU-SaqyVUjx0qyf9NClg8VXglHHy-65H0co/s400/February+2009+001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463816202655332834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I usually try and assembly this tart pretty close to when I need to serve it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can prepare everything ahead and refrigerator until you are ready for dessert.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will make the cream cheese mixture and store in tupperware the day before.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can do the same with your fruit. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Prepare the fruit the day before and store in tupperware in the refrigerator.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ENJOY!</div></div>Lois Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.com4