tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10171748669355537412012-02-12T12:03:44.265-08:00Autumnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11688102403902041219noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017174866935553741.post-6654915024418127862011-12-11T15:23:00.000-08:002011-12-11T15:27:02.452-08:00

Hasselback PotatoesSlice potatoes thinly, not slicing the entire way through. Place on baking sheet. Place thin garlic slices between potato "slits", drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.

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Strawberry Banana Kefir Ice Cream1 quart of plain kefir2 ripe bananas1/4 c. honey1/2 c. heavy whipping cream12 oz. strawberriesMix together in blender. You can either freeze in ice cream maker, or pour into a large container, stirring it every hour. (I used the latter method- I believe I'll make popsicles next time so I don't have to worry about stirring!)Enjoy!

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I've been making my own kefir for less than a week. Tonight, I made a smoothie, and it turned out quite well!Easy Kefir Smoothie1 cup of plain kefir1 very ripe banana1/4 cup blueberries1/4 cup blackberriesBlend and serve! I love green smoothies, so I believe that I'll add spinach to mine next time. It won't be as pretty, but it will have extra nutrients!

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20 oz Pork Loin Chop3/4 cup Chicken Broth Sodium3 tbsp Balsamic VinegarOlive Oil Cooking Spray1/8 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Pepper, Black2 tbsp fresh rosemarySponsored LinksSprinkle chops with rosemary, salt and pepper. Spray skillet with non-stick spray over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook till done about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to Plate. Add broth and vinegar to skillet, scraping up browned

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Traditional Irish Soda Bread2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda 1 1/4 cups buttermilkPreheat oven to 350F and grease a cookie sheet.In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir together. Add buttermilk and mix with a large spoon (or with your hands!) until the dough comes together- it will feel like biscuit dough. The dough should be moist, but not sticky and hard to

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5 tbsp. butter1 med. onion, diced5 clove garlic, crushed3 stalks celery, chopped5 carrots, sliced6 med. potatoes, chopped16 oz. chicken broth1 1/2 to milk1/2 tsp. each: salt, thyme1/4 tsp. pepperCook onion, garlic, celery and carrots and potatoes in butter in large saucepan about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and thyme. Simmer 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Puree. Return to pan.

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No, it's not moldy! In fact, it is quite tasty! I recently made this for a fellowship meal, and not a single piece was left. I used cherry pie filling, but this can also be made with apple or prune filling.Makes 8-12 servings or 1 (13x9-inch) Polish Moldy Cake - PlesniakPrep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 30 minutesIngredients:3 large egg yolks1 cup sugar, divided2 cups

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Chłopski Posiłek (Peasants' Meal)'Peasants' Meal' might not sound very tasty, but this traditional Polish dish is delicious! This is one of those recipes that you can 'fudge.' Have fun experimenting with it.2 1/2 cups water2 medium cabbages, chopped2lbs. Polish Kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.1 large onion, diced4cloves garlic, minced (optional)Throw all ingredients in the crock pot! I

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This cake is fabulous warm AND refrigerated!Originally posted here.Chocolate Banana Cake:2 cups (400 grams) granulated white sugar1 3/4cups (245 grams) all-purpose flour3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or Dutch-processed)1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium sized bananas)1 cup (240 ml)

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Tangy Glazed Salmon1 T. mayonnaise3 T. balsamic vinegar (I used kombucha)1 T. olive oil1/2 t. dried rosemary1/2 t. dried oregano2 T. dark brown sugarMix all ingredients together. Marinate 3 salmon fillets in mixture for 30 minutes. Place marinated fillets in baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Glaze fillets with remaining sauce and bake for 4 minutes.

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Cheesecake Swirl Brownies• One box Devil's Food cake mix• 16 oz. pumpkin- canned or fresh• 6 oz. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature• 1/4 cup granulated sugar• 1 T milk• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extractDirections:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix and pumpkin. Stir until completely blended (the mixture will remain very thick). Spread batter into greased 9X13 baking

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies1 package of chocolate cake mix2 eggs1/2 c. vegetable oil1 c. chocolate chipsMix all ingredients together. Roll dough into balls and place onto un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Let sit on cookie sheet for 1 minute before transferring to cooling racks.

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Zucchini Bacon Quiche1 tube 8 oz. crescent rolls2 tsp. prepared mustard6 bacon strips, diced3 cups thinly sliced zucchini1 medium onion, diced2 eggs, beaten2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese2 T. parsley1/2 t. pepper1/4 t. garlic powder1/4 t. oregano1/4 t. basilSeparate crescent rolls into triangles, and place in bottom of pan, with tips pointing to the center of pan. Spread mustard on top.Cook

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Our family recently bought a dehydrator. One fun experiment was making fruit leather. Or fruit jerky, as my neighbor calls it. We didn't use a strict recipe. Basically, we cooked some pears, pureed them, and added various spices and fruits. Each flavor is quite delicious.Any real recipes would be appreciated.

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6 cups squash (sliced thin)4 eggs, beaten2 cup cheese6 T. chopped onion2 cup cracker crumbsMix all ingredients together and spread into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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Garlic Shrimp Pasta1 (12 ounce) package pasta- I used spaghetti2 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup heavy cream3 teaspoons lemon thyme1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper1 large dash Worcestershire sauce1 large dash hot sauce1

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I tried mustard greens for the first time this weekend- They were delicious! This is how I cooked them:Garlic Braised Mustard Greens1/2 lb. mustard greens, with the thick stems cut off.2 cloves of garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oilBoil greens in water for 1 minute. Meanwhile, saute garlic in oil. Drain greens, and saute in olive oil until done- about 6-10 minutes. Serve immediately. This makes

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This may be the best punch you will ever taste- seriously. The almond extract just adds something special.Orange Punch6 c. water4 c. sugar1 small package of orange jello1 large can frozen orange juice1 small can frozen lemonade2 (46 oz.) cans pineapple juice1 oz. almond extract2 bottles ginger aleBoil water and sugar until clear. Remove from heat and add next 6 ingredients. Pour into separate

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Didn't get a picture of this meal- we ate it too fast!Macaroni Meat Pie1 1/2 lbs. ground beef1 medium onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 tsp. salt12 oz. thick spaghetti sauce2 cups elbow macaroni1/4 c. butter1/4 c. flour1/2 tsp. salt1 cup milk2 eggs1 c. grated parmesan cheesebread crumbsCook beef, onion, garlic, and the 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large skillet until beef is well browned. Drain

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I saw a recipe for mini carrot cake cups in a Pampered Chef cookbook. I thought that they looked wonderful, but was disappointed when I read through the recipe. Why does Pampered Chef always suggest that cooking can be made easier by using cake mixes and canned soups? Sometimes, that would be the best way to do things. But I felt like baking completely from scratch- so this is my attempt at

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Banana Nut Bread1/3 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 3/4 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt1 c. mashed bananas1/2 c. walnutsHeat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together shortening, sugar, and eggs. Sift dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture alternately with banana. Mix in nuts. Blend well after each addition. Pour batter into well greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. Bake 45-50 minutes or until

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Don't you hate it when you measure out honey or molasses, and when you begin to pour your measured out honey into a different bowl, it :takes forever to come out of the measuring cup or spoonit stick to the sides.To avoid this, simply spray the insides of your measuring bowl or spoon with cooking spray. It'll slide right out!

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My brother, who works at Dairy Queen, likes to call this, Choco- cherry love cake, after the Blizzard. Whatever you call it, it is delicious!2 16 oz. cans of tart pitted cherries, undrained1 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1 1/2 t. vanilla extract2 (9 inch) round layers of your favorite chocolate cake, baked and cooled3 cups heavy whipping cream1/3 cup confectioners sugar.Drain cherries, leaving 1/2

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3 c. flour1 tsp. salt1 1/4 c. shorteningBlend.In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp. vinegar1 egg6 T water.Chill until cold.Add wet ingredients to dry, and blend well with a pastry blender. Chill dough before rolling out- this makes your crust nice and flakey.

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Photo by Mama2 c. cooked diced chicken2 c. cooked diced potatoes1 1/2 c. frozen peas3 carrots, peeled, diced and cooked1/4 c. butter1 c. heavy cream1 1/2 c. chicken brothFlour to thickensalt and pepper to tasteMelt butter. Add flour. Cook until smooth. Add broth, cream and salt and pepper. Cook until thick. Add chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas. Line a 9 inch pie plate with Never Fail Pie

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Beef and Barley Soup1/2 c. Crisco3 onions4 or 5 stalks of celery1/2 c. beef base1 29 oz. can of tomato sauce2-3 lbs. of stew meat2 c. of quick barley1 1/2 gallons of waterFirst, cut the onions and celery.Melt the Crisco in a large pot. The stew meat looks much better once it is cooked!Brown the meat in the Crisco until it is cooked. Then, add the celery and onions. Next, add the beef base, tomato

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Photo by MamaCheesy Chicken Broccoli Pockets11 oz. fresh broccoli3 cups cooked (shredded or cubed) chicken4 tsp. olive oil4 cloves minced garlic2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 16 oz. jar of roasted red peppers (coarsely chop them)2 Tbsp. oregano1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper2 recipes of pizza crust, preparedIn a medium skillet, saute garlic in oil. Add broccoli, and cook until almost tender.Remove

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Photo by CollinBaked Bananas4 T. Butter1 T. lemon juice1 tsp. lemon rind.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put ingredients in baking dish, and set it oven for 3 minutes, or until butter melts. After butter is melted, remove, and stir.Peel 4 bananas and place them in the dish, turning them over and spooning sauce over them until they are completely covered.Sprinkle with 4 T. of brown sugar, and bake

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Peanut Butter Pie1 c. peanut butter16 oz. cool whip8 oz. cream cheese1 1/2 c. powdered sugarMix all together and spread into 2 graham cracker crusts. If desired, sprinkle with chocolate chips, or swirl the top with hot fudge sauce.So easy, and so tasty!I'll have recipes with pictures soon...I promise!

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I do not have a picture to go with the recipe- but these burgers are much more flavorful than a regular burger. The cream cheese filling adds such a unique taste!Cream Cheese Burgers2 lbs. ground meat1 chopped onion4 T. chopped parsleyMix together in a large bowl, and form into 12 patties.Filling:4 oz. cream cheese4 T. chopped chives1 clove of minced garlic.Mix together, and spoon 1/6 of mixture

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A few years back, my mom bought me a subscription to Taste of Home.I just received a notice in the mail stating that because I was a previous subscriber, I can subscribe this year for only $6 dollars!I can't wait until my magazines come in!

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Photo by Mama.2 lbs. ground meat1 tsp. salt1 c. milk1/4 tsp. pepper1 c. bread crumbs2 eggsMix ingredients (with your bare hands!!) until well mixed. Roll into 1-2 inch balls and place in a 9x13 pan. Mix together 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, and 1 can of beef gravy. (I make my own gravy to use, by using Tone's beef base and the recipe on the back of the container.)Pour over top of meatballs

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1/2 c. butter, softened2/3 c. sugar1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder2 tsp. baking powder2 eggs1 3/4 c. all purpose flour3/4 c. chocolate chipsGrease a cookie sheet.Beat butter. Add sugar, cocoa, and baking powder. Mix well. Beat in eggs. Beat in flour. Mix in chocolate chips.Shape dough into 2 9 inch long rolls. Flatten slightly until about 2 inches wide.Bake at 375 F for 20-25 minutes. Cool for

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This recipe is my great grandmother's. They are wonderful with tea!Gingersnaps3/4 c. shortening1 c. flour1 egg1/4 c. molasses2 c. flour2 tsp. soda1/4 tsp. salt3/4 tsp. cloves3/4 tsp. gingerMix together the shortening, egg, and sugar. Add molasses. Mix in all of the dry ingredients. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and roll in sugar. Place dough balls onto a cookie sheet and beak for 7-9 minutes at

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Hello. My name is Autumn. Thanks for looking at my blog! One of my many hobbies is cooking. This blog is a place for me to write down recipes, cooking tips, and bits of information about eating healthier. I hope that you enjoy!

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