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http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-67179307/stock-vector-seamless-pattern-hand-drawn-food.htmlWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-49844968966713000682011-04-10T22:05:00.000-04:002011-04-10T22:05:20.484-04:00Egg Casserole with Feta & CornI'm BACK! Not sure for how long but it's before 10pm and dinner and homework are both done so I figured I'd pick up where I left off. I started a new job about 6 weeks ago and have been going non-stop ever since. I've also had a miserable time with my current class and now that I just completed week 5, it seems the professor has finally figured out how to work the online classroom. Nothing like figuring it out 3 weeks before the course is over. I may also be doing some overseas traveling soon. I probably won't get to cook there but I'll definitely be taking pictures of what I eat (if/when I go)!<br />
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So, here is this yummy dish that could be good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">12oz yellow potatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp EVOO</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 onion, chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 zucchini, coarsely grated</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup of crumbled feta</div><div style="text-align: center;">extra shredded cheese (whatever flavor you like) to top the casserole with</div><div style="text-align: center;">S&P</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paprika</div><div style="text-align: center;">Arugula (garnish)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Preheat broiler to high. Peel/wash potatoes and chop into 1/2 inch cubes. Cook the potatoes in a point of salted boiling water for 5 minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Stir in zucchini and potatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in corn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWps7QEV5oDW5WIvWQSXl4Lk4i5fQPK2Zzrht8d-6GS0L3R5Uf2Ggkf2MaSl-PXaUOkxP_GzhKunHDJmjMW6OQ6XW0m8hBI5cQOGkG2JUYLSZq_xirPlmDY5hrO2ega_J5EvLPirJClIQ/s1600/DSCN8946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWps7QEV5oDW5WIvWQSXl4Lk4i5fQPK2Zzrht8d-6GS0L3R5Uf2Ggkf2MaSl-PXaUOkxP_GzhKunHDJmjMW6OQ6XW0m8hBI5cQOGkG2JUYLSZq_xirPlmDY5hrO2ega_J5EvLPirJClIQ/s320/DSCN8946.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. In another pan, crack eggs into pan and beat lightly, adding S&P. Stir in feta. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Put the mixture of potatoes/onions/zucchini and corn into an 8x8 square baking dish and pour egg and cheese mixture over top. Sprinkle with paprika to taste. Bake for 5-10 min until egg is cooked through. Then top with additional cheese and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWpT7k78DXMY_y5A3bJArNLzx5zIyHkZQVijHsMbO7fLMOu-qoAaK7ap3KUhopjym428BgH63V_t_D1ZjAH3iHE58_9YcM0tZa1ebkZGN29GRGHnRdqRA8_PQQ6HqmpVxa3WBjfuGC-Y/s1600/DSCN8949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEWpT7k78DXMY_y5A3bJArNLzx5zIyHkZQVijHsMbO7fLMOu-qoAaK7ap3KUhopjym428BgH63V_t_D1ZjAH3iHE58_9YcM0tZa1ebkZGN29GRGHnRdqRA8_PQQ6HqmpVxa3WBjfuGC-Y/s320/DSCN8949.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-17268833420897703522011-03-14T21:09:00.000-04:002011-03-14T21:09:34.330-04:00Fettuccine CacciatoreThis recipe is from a 2007 Kraft Foods catalog full of recipes. Someone used to give me these and they always had great recipes. If anyone knows if Kraft still makes these or where I can get them, PLEASE let me know!<br />
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This recipe only takes about 25 min and is really good! It makes 4, two cup servings.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Ingredients</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">8 oz fettuccine, uncooked</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp EVOO</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup EACH green pepper strips and sliced mushrooms</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes, undrained</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Kraft Zesty Italian OR if you thought you had Italian and didn't you can make <a href="http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-make-italian-dressing.html">this</a> delicious Italian dressing recipe which I've used multiple times (subbing real minced garlic for garlic powder)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup Kraft shredded Italian/Parmesan cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup chopped fresh basil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-73239240650067532962011-03-14T20:54:00.000-04:002011-03-14T20:54:05.159-04:00Noodle Stir-FryIf you're in the mood for some Chinese take-out that you didn't have to go out and get, this is the dish for you. It is AMAZING. I could have eaten a pound of this myself and I know that's disgusting but for someone who never eats Chinese take-out because, well, it's Chinese take-out, this was a good at home treat. It's very simple and requires very few ingredients!<br />
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</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 package (about 10 oz) flat rice noodles</div><div style="text-align: center;">8 tbsp soy sauce (reduced/low sodium)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp fresh grated ginger</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 garlic cloves, chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;">4-5 scallions trimmed and sliced</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp rice wine </div><div style="text-align: center;">7 oz of canned water chestnuts</div><div style="text-align: center;">onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">zucchini </div><div style="text-align: center;">(both chopped, I added these 2 veggies to the original recipe because that's what I do!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-58272473309795249752011-03-14T20:26:00.000-04:002011-03-14T20:26:46.767-04:00Ginger Shrimp with MushroomsI loved this recipe because it was different. Instead of using regular noodles or rice, I used rice noodles and it definitely worked for this recipe. The recipe called for "oyster mushrooms" and I wasn't sure what that was nor did I care to search for them so I just used regular sliced mushrooms which worked just fine.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2/3 c chicken broth</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp sesame seeds</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tsp fresh grated ginger</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp soy sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp hot sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tbsp vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced</div><div style="text-align: center;">7 cups of mushrooms</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 garlic cloves</div><div style="text-align: center;">cooked rice or noodles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TxDl3BkNNMC4k8n5PTmmwAJMZSJIYwj55rLZusIAOOsfmRn9XOEPR9CCoK4-q6UZAnkj6PIP4VfXTHGmnxRawGZ4kJXG7nZTcOArw6zrPE11Fe3Zrnmxsl21TEJh1wKMvh5Fmp4il-8/s1600/DSCN8893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TxDl3BkNNMC4k8n5PTmmwAJMZSJIYwj55rLZusIAOOsfmRn9XOEPR9CCoK4-q6UZAnkj6PIP4VfXTHGmnxRawGZ4kJXG7nZTcOArw6zrPE11Fe3Zrnmxsl21TEJh1wKMvh5Fmp4il-8/s320/DSCN8893.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-23594105245895676082011-03-13T23:24:00.001-04:002011-03-13T23:25:47.358-04:00Paprika Steak Wraps with HorseradishI can't believe I failed my blog already. I guess I didn't plan for what would happen if I was gone ALL day. Friday, I was literally home 10 minutes and Saturday I slept a lot because of Friday and was the least productive I've been in a LONG time. I'm going to make up for it and do 3 blogs tonight but I'm not sure that actually counts. Hopefully I can make it through the week with a blog a night.<br />
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This recipe comes from a cookbook called "Quick and Easy" and it shows the recipe frame by frame with pictures, kind of like my blog. My co-workers got it for me when I left my old job about a month ago and it has AMAZING recipes. The <a href="http://cookwithatwist.blogspot.com/2011/03/chorizo-chile-chickpea-casserole.html">chorizo, chili & chickpea casserole</a> from the last post is from this book and the next 2 I post after will be from the book as well.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Ingredients</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">4 sirloin steaks, about 6oz each</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 garlic clove, crushed,</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp paprika</div><div style="text-align: center;">EVOO</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup sour cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tbsp creamed horseradish</div><div style="text-align: center;">8 small flour tortillas</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 c arugula leaves</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 firm, ripe avocados, peeled and sliced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 red onion, thinly sliced </div><div style="text-align: center;">S&P</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-90305733298157066172011-03-10T22:18:00.000-05:002011-03-10T22:18:15.416-05:00Chorizo, Chile & Chickpea CasseroleI'm pretty sure this cookbook is from a British author... maybe not, but it can't be an American author because some of the terms confuse me. For instance, as you will see at the end, this isn't a casserole, at least not the way I think of an American casserole. Any thoughts??<br />
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This dish was AMAZING. I can't wait to make it again. I made tons of leftovers and took them to work to share. My old co-worker, who is Puerto Rican, loved it. I offered it to other people too but they missed out. I'm not sure why they didn't grab up any because a lot of them said, "who is going to bring in good stuff now that you're leaving?" So, what did I do?? I brought in leftovers and hardly anyone ate...oh well, more for me and Carmen!<br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp EVOO</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 onion, sliced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 garlic clove, crushed</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp chile flakes (crushed red pepper)</div><div style="text-align: center;">8 oz chorizo (Spanish sausage)</div><div style="text-align: center;">14 oz canned chopped tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">14 oz can of chickpeas, drained</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup basmati or jasmine rice</div><div style="text-align: center;">large handful of arugula leaves</div><div style="text-align: center;">S&P</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 tbsp fresh chopped basil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-25848486866467737192011-03-10T21:39:00.001-05:002011-03-10T22:19:36.725-05:00Caribbean Pork and Plantain HashAs I stated before, I didn't take a hiatus from cooking, just blogging about it. I think I have at least 14 recipes stock-piled to show you, plus whatever I cook from here on out. My goal is to do this blog for the next 39 nights, along with cooking, life, work, homework, gym and whatever else is thrown my way. I hope it will kick me into the routine I need to keep this thing going.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1tbsp low sodium soy sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 tsp dried thyme</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp ground ginger</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (I probably used 1 tsp...you know how I like SPICE!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/8 tsp ground allspice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb pork tenderloin trimmed and cut into 1/2" pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups chopped onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 c chopped green pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 large yellow plantains</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp black pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 garlic cloves, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp hot pepper sauce (I used Franks Extra Hot)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp chopped cilantro</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. In a large freezer bag, combine soy sauce, thyme, ginger, crushed red pepper, allspice and pork. Toss to coat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8Rc5dsVRR9sKltz28Jclk-MOgzkP41JwzLkkMCsgnh-WCuL8Hpvw4fxEVRgDGzMbcfFb7FT1h1Qza5vpRNarOJ4NVPoMIEzJKwkEratqQvohT0WimE5B63Qh8Kg8tKVhNOkoAll9mK0/s1600/DSCN8854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8Rc5dsVRR9sKltz28Jclk-MOgzkP41JwzLkkMCsgnh-WCuL8Hpvw4fxEVRgDGzMbcfFb7FT1h1Qza5vpRNarOJ4NVPoMIEzJKwkEratqQvohT0WimE5B63Qh8Kg8tKVhNOkoAll9mK0/s320/DSCN8854.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Well, in church we've been discussing the different Christian seasons. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, also the beginning of Lent. I had never participated in Lent before and I honestly (probably ignorantly) thought it was just a Catholic thing. Everyone I ever knew that participated in Lent made it out to be a joke and whatever they went without, they complained about the whole 40 days and then just went full-speed ahead back into whatever they gave up the day after Lent ended. I had the same opinions about those practices of Lent as I do about some peoples idea's of fasting. I'm not sure what good it does or what point it proves to fast for three days only to be gluttonous and greedy the day after and stuff your face at a buffet. Are you rewarding your practices at the end by forgetting the reasons why you did them in the first place? Anyways, maybe that's just me...<br />
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My pastor you don't have to give up for Lent but you can take things on. Things you do for Lent aren't supposed to be easy and I believe it should enhance your life in a positive way. Instead of giving up wine or tv or anything like that, I decided I would jump back into this blog for the real reason I started it in the first place, to do something to enhance my life. I love cooking, so why shouldn't I write about it to have later, use again, and share with friends and family?Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-23643217960863506492011-03-08T13:15:00.000-05:002011-03-08T13:15:05.406-05:00Gone too longI've been doing a lot of cooking, I promise. I even loaded up all the pictures on my computer. Then, I forgot where I took the recipes from because I expanded from my normal Everyday Food magazine. I have to look up what I cooked again and then I'll be cranking out plenty of blogs! Promise!<br />
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Also, the new job and the boyfriend moving in have been 2 other (good) distractions and I started school again this week (not so good distraction).Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-76899693965879638622011-02-15T14:58:00.000-05:002011-02-15T14:58:29.009-05:00I'm back!Hey guys, I'm back! I had a few days off but I'm here now! I did cook while I was gone but I didn't take any pictures. I made my breakfast empanadas, fajitas, pad thai and some AMAZING lettuce wraps. Don't worry, I'll make everything again :) <br />
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Today was my official "farewell" luncheon at work. I am starting my new job on the 28th and we had to do a luncheon with my boss before he left for reserve duty. Everyone (well, mostly everyone) knows that I cook and today, people let it slip about my blog...I wasn't so sure I wanted people to know but maybe they will be followers then they can make their own food now that I won't be in the office anymore! It could be a good situation...<br />
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Anyways, lunch at California Pizza Kitchen was great; I had a Chipotle Chicken Pizza on wheat crust...YUM. I also got a new cookbook which shows recipes frame by frame, kind of like my blog, and a new apron that is green and blue (my favorites)! I'm really excited to try the recipes in this book. There are a lot of really good looking ones with different meats and fish that I've never cooked with before. There are also some pretty amazing (but easy) desserts that I might have to try as well. I was also informed that some time next week I would get some delicious cookies from my team lead's wife. I don't know how it's possible to make so many delicious cookies that are all the same size and shape. When I bake cookies they look like lumps and wind up over or under cooked. Hence why this isn't a baking blog... but yeah, I'm convinced these people are trying to make me fat because I think there are a couple other lunches/dinners I have to attend and with the cookies on top...it's going to be a bad couple of weeks. Don't tell my trainer......Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-41779935156025851232011-02-08T10:11:00.002-05:002011-02-08T10:11:55.724-05:00Day 22: A website.I'm not sure what I'm supposed to put for this?? Maybe a website I check daily??<br />
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Honestly, other than the typical ones like: Blogger, Google, Facebook, etc. I am an avid CNN checker :) I like try and stay caught up on the news because I rarely watch the news on TV. <br />
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This recipe was taken from a Pampered Chef cookbook so it was a little tough because the recipes are meant to be used with their ingredients and materials. There are definitely some things that I would change when I make this again.<br />
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The pizza was a MAJOR success but I'd definitely change the way I made the zucchini fries if/when I make them again so I'll tell you how I made them and then how I'd change it!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. For Zucchini: combine bread crumbs and cheese in a quart or gallon sized ziploc bag. Dip zucchini into egg and place in ziploc bag, toss to coat. To fry, place in hot vegetable oil in skillet, to roast/broil, place on pan and cook to above instructions. The reason I would choose not to fry the zucchini (other than to make it more healthy) is because the oil just kind of washed all the cheese and bread crumbs off the zucchini and soaked the zucchini in oil. I HATE MUSHY VEGGIES!!! So, I recommend broiling :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZOvRCB9pLka0sf-eH6GmplOjlazFbWQwsR1ZpYIXDW7Kgx3JqVXh_LCbhdcQSE9zAZv2kyq5VS8milybmIDhKggBWnd8wsz8PkDKFojOJLLkY4WTNKjvrFUDMf53Vhviw2OVukfxl5w/s1600/DSCN8824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZOvRCB9pLka0sf-eH6GmplOjlazFbWQwsR1ZpYIXDW7Kgx3JqVXh_LCbhdcQSE9zAZv2kyq5VS8milybmIDhKggBWnd8wsz8PkDKFojOJLLkY4WTNKjvrFUDMf53Vhviw2OVukfxl5w/s320/DSCN8824.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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If you have noticed, lately I've spread out from my normal Everyday Food, Martha Stewart recipes and have scoured my pantry full of cookbooks for new recipes.<br />
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You can find the Chicken Pot Pie recipe I used <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/10-quick-easy-recipes-from-your-pantry-00400000037886/page5.html">here</a>, on the Cooking Light website. It's actually for small ramekin sized pot pies but I just made a large one.<br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 1 package of 2 Pillsbury Pie crusts</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp all purpose flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1tsp sage (I chopped up about 6 leaves of fresh sage because I had it)</div><div style="text-align: center;">S&P</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 chicken breasts, cut in small pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 10 1/2 oz can of low sodium cream of chicken soup</div><div style="text-align: center;">10 1/2 oz of water (refill the soup can)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups of frozen mixed veggies (I used the ones with lima beans, green beans, carrots, corn, and peas)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup of mushrooms, chopped</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Preheat oven to 425</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. In a pie dish, place one pie crust onto the dish as listed on the box and bake for 10 minutes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZi3CeculEL6hl8WLIjqYJ0LAJ7QGyWkzs6jq513u_ucWpeT46bwrsWw6rKxW0YdbLxClHNrGeFYbW2Q5hiMGrY9BXLHzN-dx4UF4CAXu25ZI2vU_F9sNUIuLhiQwmxvWA7QFRxiQOI0/s1600/DSCN8803.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZi3CeculEL6hl8WLIjqYJ0LAJ7QGyWkzs6jq513u_ucWpeT46bwrsWw6rKxW0YdbLxClHNrGeFYbW2Q5hiMGrY9BXLHzN-dx4UF4CAXu25ZI2vU_F9sNUIuLhiQwmxvWA7QFRxiQOI0/s320/DSCN8803.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Combine flour, sage, S&P into a ziploc bag and add chicken, toss to coat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYrQMJ7Cuuhen2tXqBLagoE2HxSc-kztBv0Zqnr89MLN7yrVxBhEGEc2y46mo0oVCSNKaAxGljAfSFyuahaIyv6aYHUBpzW6hkzWagJYfZF4LRgoW7McT4TtrokfUOD7DMRFl7UZRsyo/s1600/DSCN8804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYrQMJ7Cuuhen2tXqBLagoE2HxSc-kztBv0Zqnr89MLN7yrVxBhEGEc2y46mo0oVCSNKaAxGljAfSFyuahaIyv6aYHUBpzW6hkzWagJYfZF4LRgoW7McT4TtrokfUOD7DMRFl7UZRsyo/s320/DSCN8804.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Heat a skillet over med-high heat. Coat with oil or cooking spray. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in water, veggies, mushrooms and soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook about 10 min.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfR_GbP1eW5Go6h5BkRrd_EfnnBM2gnRXV_GgkcLNVHc6S2X-XSB1S92FyT68iyNzDYcetrn2s67n4LYNLC0UsdiH5g4is-0zsr2HQg-3YsMxIS_YYBGl4IFM2C5sSM5ScdrIx38KR37w/s1600/DSCN8805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfR_GbP1eW5Go6h5BkRrd_EfnnBM2gnRXV_GgkcLNVHc6S2X-XSB1S92FyT68iyNzDYcetrn2s67n4LYNLC0UsdiH5g4is-0zsr2HQg-3YsMxIS_YYBGl4IFM2C5sSM5ScdrIx38KR37w/s320/DSCN8805.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Spoon chicken and veggies into pie crust.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwHMjrcluzcPPXdUvRe4-HVyUtQ47XGt0rIZPsbNXSi1YTRGXY4kzgLKyuYiMytRckk-0DMPQGI0n17xHwTc7wC9S-NAr7Y7iRJEW7IfjhSsqE1bmYZWF7bzT1Qe0zGZ65eBMphoNeQ4/s1600/DSCN8808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwHMjrcluzcPPXdUvRe4-HVyUtQ47XGt0rIZPsbNXSi1YTRGXY4kzgLKyuYiMytRckk-0DMPQGI0n17xHwTc7wC9S-NAr7Y7iRJEW7IfjhSsqE1bmYZWF7bzT1Qe0zGZ65eBMphoNeQ4/s320/DSCN8808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Cover with second pie crust and fold edges over to seal. Vent pie crust with fork.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8yl4xSooHbfxqXCulBEp_stAzr_PGJCK0C6RlduVabnwrdt1QGoae9MN3eRzxiUPrXdeKAF5v0B8-RgbI4rB2Xlf4avSiBOpNrdJeARyP48nuNEJZ9_-pDCA_rik6xlBDvmYV8wrFSU/s1600/DSCN8809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8yl4xSooHbfxqXCulBEp_stAzr_PGJCK0C6RlduVabnwrdt1QGoae9MN3eRzxiUPrXdeKAF5v0B8-RgbI4rB2Xlf4avSiBOpNrdJeARyP48nuNEJZ9_-pDCA_rik6xlBDvmYV8wrFSU/s320/DSCN8809.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. Bake for another 10-20 min (based on how brown you want the pie crust). I baked mine for about 15 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvx5ovxJn4axtANUtIVEO3hb633fMPh7trNMMb7y0afqJCqz9zKt3S3xadA-u8Io24ikV5Qb512Os3gVAiYuouBncGoQbMvusoscdZQATcmzr7g-cScqWWL90SslvLt7ZDiTjZXRU2qd8/s1600/DSCN8811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvx5ovxJn4axtANUtIVEO3hb633fMPh7trNMMb7y0afqJCqz9zKt3S3xadA-u8Io24ikV5Qb512Os3gVAiYuouBncGoQbMvusoscdZQATcmzr7g-cScqWWL90SslvLt7ZDiTjZXRU2qd8/s320/DSCN8811.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sweet n' Spicy Chicken Curry in a Hurry with Fragrant Basmati Rice</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What.A.Mouthful</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was delicious and it doesn't taste like your typical curry from a restaurant so I highly recommend it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups of basmati rice (I used Jasmine)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp each: coriander seeds, mustard seeds and cumin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 tbsp vegetable oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, diced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2-4 garlic gloves (I used 2 large ones)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger, peeled & minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 large yellow onion, chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup of chicken broth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 tablespoons of curry paste (I used red curry paste)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Toast coriander and mustard seeds in the bottom of a sauce pan. When seeds pop, add water and bring to a boil. Add rice and cumin and cook according to package. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSDUM8wWWUTmAAsmRSl1Xy8SqPI1I6EIhmBFSdOwYgl3sfzLF8rpt7hSKhkQjEkwTdifTFnUfFTTXeBeJRqCSFs4BaEivlzW9t007g_nPlP1getSeLpK_4SPyxd-VDKBw_7_pENqh5u4/s1600/DSCN8793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSDUM8wWWUTmAAsmRSl1Xy8SqPI1I6EIhmBFSdOwYgl3sfzLF8rpt7hSKhkQjEkwTdifTFnUfFTTXeBeJRqCSFs4BaEivlzW9t007g_nPlP1getSeLpK_4SPyxd-VDKBw_7_pENqh5u4/s320/DSCN8793.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and lightly brown. Add garlic, ginger, and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth (or I added a bullion cube and 1 cup of water) and bring to a bubble. Stir in curry paste and reduce heat to medium low. Add salt to taste and simmer 5 to 10 min.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAg0c51jaRsgVS_z0ATwK2xIJpvejjoh2MoNQ7COCMKaX5Pwc_BPDMmvb1CwAApypdAbhPavr38zgQA6e3K63l7J0lKSIJGjTe4BQBRFz9s6-qlTXm0IW6tNrYntuM-A44HR06nWqu85A/s1600/DSCN8794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAg0c51jaRsgVS_z0ATwK2xIJpvejjoh2MoNQ7COCMKaX5Pwc_BPDMmvb1CwAApypdAbhPavr38zgQA6e3K63l7J0lKSIJGjTe4BQBRFz9s6-qlTXm0IW6tNrYntuM-A44HR06nWqu85A/s320/DSCN8794.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Serve rice with curry and toppings! I added a vegetable side to my meal because I'm kind of crazy about veggies and I have to have at least one with every meal or it doesn't feel like it's complete. This time I steamed some cauliflower!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzkLjG9u3-t8itpQ6cbzeVrrhyphenhyphenUw8QwPfxDvpfwfvr5XOXYhIYIf-yXdYKtQ-h6b6MLtQS6kw9T3mtSN0nolcjaTr966jy0R41R2CnfOMxAm35kltqlay5XQ9tXVI3F0zACP2WbLUEXY/s1600/DSCN8796.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzkLjG9u3-t8itpQ6cbzeVrrhyphenhyphenUw8QwPfxDvpfwfvr5XOXYhIYIf-yXdYKtQ-h6b6MLtQS6kw9T3mtSN0nolcjaTr966jy0R41R2CnfOMxAm35kltqlay5XQ9tXVI3F0zACP2WbLUEXY/s320/DSCN8796.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find the original recipe on the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chicken-curry-in-a-hurry-recipe/index.html">Food Network</a> website! Enjoy!</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-44699802760845117122011-02-07T17:03:00.001-05:002011-03-10T22:24:50.681-05:00Whitney's Paella!!!Ok guys, there isn't a recipe for this. I'm sorry. Ever since I went to Spain, I've been making this yummy dish and it's really easy and makes enough to last for days, or freeze! I usually make it differently each time and in the past year I can think of 2 times where it was definitely the, "best I've made so far," and did I write it down? No, of course not. This past time was pretty good but definitely not the BEST of the best. Anyways, at least I have a picture of the ingredients now! When I make it again, if it's better, I'll post the new recipe and I promise, I'll write it down!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I used this time around:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 chorizo links (remove casing and then separate in pan)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vigo Yellow Rice (it already has seasoning in it!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 red (or any color) onion, chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 orange and red pepper, chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 a bag of baby carrots</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups of frozen peas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Asparagus (I use different amounts depending on the size of the stalks)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 can petite diced tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 small can (I think it's 6oz) of tomato paste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chili powder, thyme, oregano and parsley (all to taste)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cilantro for serving</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">**You can also add in shrimp, boneless/skinless chicken thighs (cut up) or any other types of pork or seafood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. In a large heavy pot or dutch oven, cook chorizo and break apart (you can also add chicken or pork at this step too)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENpC5IdbGFP5PbVit6BjMrnI6Iq2KwziOfP3VEBFAfrVxJYDd38W5-SDaAlR8BCJv9HIzXkSviEL99JwmhXqkeF8v17htQNLsiEEo66575uQfkuZhsgKoTq8YofebLhyphenhyphensJtvZoN2BgHQ/s1600/DSCN8784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENpC5IdbGFP5PbVit6BjMrnI6Iq2KwziOfP3VEBFAfrVxJYDd38W5-SDaAlR8BCJv9HIzXkSviEL99JwmhXqkeF8v17htQNLsiEEo66575uQfkuZhsgKoTq8YofebLhyphenhyphensJtvZoN2BgHQ/s320/DSCN8784.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a great twist on your old (sometimes boring) spaghetti and meatballs and for those who like things with a little kick it's a great choice! This recipe was supposed to yield 8 servings. I cut the meat in half and still had enough for 4-6 meals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiaKxfP1sy9bO-31MfZDtZXQ_QAtW8ENf1gAGKto_IoKyEtxlssw5K9eZhxh3kktvdLNHr5yzjlTq4xIsB0VsRZCs-eMLAqguXAH91gXV45w8x20MM2n3FKtb1bFkqUMP_BjM98VAVk8/s1600/DSCN8734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiaKxfP1sy9bO-31MfZDtZXQ_QAtW8ENf1gAGKto_IoKyEtxlssw5K9eZhxh3kktvdLNHr5yzjlTq4xIsB0VsRZCs-eMLAqguXAH91gXV45w8x20MM2n3FKtb1bFkqUMP_BjM98VAVk8/s320/DSCN8734.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>for the meatballs</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 lb ground turkey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 bag of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/3 cup plain bread crumbs (I used Panko)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 egg white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3/4 tsp dried oregano</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">S&P</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">non stick cooking spray</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>for the sauce</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 tsp EVOO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 small yellow onion, diced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 garlic cloves, minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 28oz can crushed tomatoes (I ran out of crushed tomatoes so instead I used one can of diced and 2 small cans of tomato sauce and it did the same thing)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup of SRIRACHA SAUCE (I added more...so I would recommend starting with this and adjusting based on your preferred level of spice)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 lb whole wheat (or if you're my cousin, gluten free) spaghetti noodles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">parsley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Heat broiler with rack in top position. Place turkey, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg white, S&P in a large bowl. Mix to combine; use a melon baller (or your hands) and form into 1 inch meatballs. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Broil until golden brown, 10 min. Rotate pan half way through. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD2FV8Iga41ve-GPa1OJpBFShLnfaXwjVm8QX7sJ-YgCuUXQFZVwVfAkxX2KXK8LJY4qK5eNYUvOFDGZSx89RDn63qqRigF5FNqTu9CxQi9mF9Cpk1GG1vp80c_Cbw8PeVy3GgyBXIs2Q/s1600/DSCN8735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD2FV8Iga41ve-GPa1OJpBFShLnfaXwjVm8QX7sJ-YgCuUXQFZVwVfAkxX2KXK8LJY4qK5eNYUvOFDGZSx89RDn63qqRigF5FNqTu9CxQi9mF9Cpk1GG1vp80c_Cbw8PeVy3GgyBXIs2Q/s320/DSCN8735.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-5781693478826022352011-02-04T00:39:00.000-05:002011-02-04T00:39:15.696-05:00Upcoming Recipes You DON'T Want to Miss!Hey readers!<br />
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I have a lot of great things to post in the next week! Make sure to come back and check it out if you'd like to see:<br />
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Sriracha Spicy Meatballs & Spaghetti (a spicy Asian twist on plain 'ol Spaghetti)<br />
Paella with Chorizo & Shrimp<br />
Curry Chicken & Basmati Rice<br />
Chicken Pot Pie<br />
Veggie Pizza & Zucchini Fries<br />
Artichoke Chicken & Roasted Potatoes<br />
Caribbean Pork & Plantain Hash (can't WAIT to make this one)<br />
Grilled Tilapia & Pineapple Salsa<br />
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Oh man, writing all of that just made me HUNGRY! It's almost 1am and that's way too late to eat! Anyways, probably no post tomorrow, the roomie and I are headed out to Sunset Hills Winery in Winchester for our wine pick-up party!!!Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-62876300649630750882011-02-04T00:34:00.000-05:002011-02-04T00:34:23.758-05:00Get to Know Me...some more :)<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Day 17: An art piece</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I didn't really understand this one...is it supposed to be an art piece I've created or my favorite piece of art?? You're getting my favorite picture:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5b8vf2kER4TJhezjgrzOTE0I7vtZgQhzi9MpRVqkCZMSHUbVYYivnn9rdBCwsmnIRlslSkX-KM8o-RaEDF3-9v1SnjhE97rPANoDX_WNieMU-15yWeYnc8qqref0wQgVq2XA2dl_9_z4/s1600/ww2soldierkiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5b8vf2kER4TJhezjgrzOTE0I7vtZgQhzi9MpRVqkCZMSHUbVYYivnn9rdBCwsmnIRlslSkX-KM8o-RaEDF3-9v1SnjhE97rPANoDX_WNieMU-15yWeYnc8qqref0wQgVq2XA2dl_9_z4/s320/ww2soldierkiss.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you can't tell, I love traveling!! </span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Day 19: A talent of yours.</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cooking.... :)</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Day 20: A hobby of yours.</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cooking and scrap booking</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Day 21: Something you know you do differently than most people</span></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm right handed but I open all containers left handed...if I try and do it with my right hand I look like a lefty (awkward) and can barely get things opened. I didn't realize it until I broke my left wrist in a car accident several years ago.</span></div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-70019304232089105592011-02-04T00:16:00.001-05:002011-03-10T22:41:55.542-05:00Fish Tacos & Black Bean SaladThis is the best fish taco recipe I've ever had! It's quick, easy, and light. I can make it in a hurry when I need to eat something light before a workout and it holds well over night so you can have it for lunch the next day as well!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Original Recipes: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/fish-tacos-with-cabbage-and-lime">Fish Tacos</a> & <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Black-Bean-And-Corn-Salad-II/Detail.aspx">Black Bean Salad</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb tilapia filets, skinless</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp EVOO</div><div style="text-align: center;">S&P</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup sour cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lime cut into wedges</div><div style="text-align: center;">hot sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;">12 corn tortillas</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 small head red cabbage (I just buy pre-shredded red cabbage)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup fresh cilantro</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 small white onion, chopped<br />
cayenne pepper<br />
cumin<br />
chili powder</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>for black bean salad</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">/3 cup fresh lime juice</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">5. Remove fish from oven and spread/flake with a fork. Place in tortilla and top with sour cream, red cabbage, onion and cilantro. Serve with black bean salad. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4I65w80iQmQV29PQ2RImo9SWS9QtJTOziYp_RpVMif1pDPe9l7KAaEigA9out3mWjF-d_F7kbgsHkr0UrbyNqrW13VHNoWt4bbjaofh_4gMTMUcYw0GCjKy9rjB1e36WBgQLl07dh9uI/s1600/DSCN8672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4I65w80iQmQV29PQ2RImo9SWS9QtJTOziYp_RpVMif1pDPe9l7KAaEigA9out3mWjF-d_F7kbgsHkr0UrbyNqrW13VHNoWt4bbjaofh_4gMTMUcYw0GCjKy9rjB1e36WBgQLl07dh9uI/s320/DSCN8672.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>for the guacamole</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 ripe Haas avocados</div><div style="text-align: center;">juice from 1 lime</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 rounded tbsp fat free sour cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 chipotle peppers in adobo (this can be found in the Mexican food section of the grocery store where all the Goya stuff is)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also added about an 1/8 of a cup of red onions, diced and the same amount of tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You will also need a blender/food processor for this recipe and a George Foreman/Panini Press type grill would come in handy as well</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Original recipe can be found <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chorizo-and-shrimp-quesadillas-with-smoky-guacamole-recipe/index.html">here</a> on the Food Network website. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Peel and cut avocados and add to food processor along with all other guacamole ingredients to food processor and pulse until desired consistency.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFVWJKBZWbpwbIAtDilrpkLbNFdCw_4pxFukYEaO7CepQtegq6VV93-14cZkubpsqdgOC8iHAlo4KOIk0cfmMJ3cTJvRADpyTgJunqEFN2Bnt-5xUOneEEn8q2qr5Px9-z-mlT1XOvkY/s1600/DSCN8700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFVWJKBZWbpwbIAtDilrpkLbNFdCw_4pxFukYEaO7CepQtegq6VV93-14cZkubpsqdgOC8iHAlo4KOIk0cfmMJ3cTJvRADpyTgJunqEFN2Bnt-5xUOneEEn8q2qr5Px9-z-mlT1XOvkY/s320/DSCN8700.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Cook chorizo in a skillet. I found it easier to "mash" the chorizo and make it into a ground form instead of trying to slice it like the recipe calls for. It also allows for smaller pieces in the quesadilla. Remove chorizo from pan and add EVOO and garlic. Next add shrimp and season with S&P and cook until pink 2 or 3 min. Transfer shrimp to cutting board and chop into small pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7OfHwqr9GGmWk_4vx-T0giAnThdSAAkZkrVA-LPQ0r5Zcdj0ijFZFnuQr-c_JB_sVBuZS-qP6BBlDP4qp0D2T2-tWskXTHreLX39hC6yMNWLLfcI0V-A86UHyKlaMBnjvF9WZH_fqAk/s1600/DSCN8698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7OfHwqr9GGmWk_4vx-T0giAnThdSAAkZkrVA-LPQ0r5Zcdj0ijFZFnuQr-c_JB_sVBuZS-qP6BBlDP4qp0D2T2-tWskXTHreLX39hC6yMNWLLfcI0V-A86UHyKlaMBnjvF9WZH_fqAk/s320/DSCN8698.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">If you don't have a Foreman or panini press, you should look at the original recipe here for the next directions. </span>On a heated panini press, spray with cooking spray and lay down 1 corn tortilla. Top with cheese and then add chorizo, shrimp and an additional tortilla. Press down until cheese is melted. Let cool, slice and top/dip with guacamole. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7GtxWdxUi03YxyzlF24Cu5_j5tkSNRmuVh3GJLpAza3gBX55s5Up_ZDhIUSP1lakHAXvtrLqzRtXKxkVYrioSzRw8ZWY_tjkwhb-N3kI2LQsYmkwB9kZCp76XlcLN3t6Tj13mJehi3k/s1600/DSCN8701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7GtxWdxUi03YxyzlF24Cu5_j5tkSNRmuVh3GJLpAza3gBX55s5Up_ZDhIUSP1lakHAXvtrLqzRtXKxkVYrioSzRw8ZWY_tjkwhb-N3kI2LQsYmkwB9kZCp76XlcLN3t6Tj13mJehi3k/s320/DSCN8701.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-19912794379718628872011-02-01T23:03:00.001-05:002011-03-10T22:51:14.990-05:00Leftover Chili Stuffed PeppersHave you seen this yummy <a href="http://cookwithatwist.blogspot.com/2011/02/emerils-kickin-chili.html">chili</a> recipe? I used the left overs to make a different dinner because after a lunch/dinner/lunch of chili you kind of need something different and I would die if I had to throw away one ounce of this meal so I made peppers!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Heat oven to 375. Combine chili and rice in a bowl and mix together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWvT-vEc8EJxtqBI4K-jCgGYVnESmDIXSrajIqR0AEpE28FlKM1iHR6tUGDZc1JbRqEe6k6tIPAqschDLnB24Q9kOr77S9PFUANWe6uWrqhB-TMr16VlfqGpEhDE85ZZgz60urVGaMGg/s1600/DSCN8675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWvT-vEc8EJxtqBI4K-jCgGYVnESmDIXSrajIqR0AEpE28FlKM1iHR6tUGDZc1JbRqEe6k6tIPAqschDLnB24Q9kOr77S9PFUANWe6uWrqhB-TMr16VlfqGpEhDE85ZZgz60urVGaMGg/s320/DSCN8675.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Wash peppers and remove tops and seeds. Fill with chili mixture to the top. Place in a pan/baking dish with a small amount of water lining the bottom of the dish. Heat in oven for 20-25 min to warm chili through and bake peppers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4Lnee_NdpWOB5FWAMz8Qb8zoEhCenrsQxJBmcdR-4q6dASaMsuchCGLd5MPBtbgOE8SwEr6fnKrCqCSc6wNv5GVmgPov1GxgqG1tjP5PhmPN3XBGcKERP3ArTKZRaI5jQe5ntHien_o/s1600/DSCN8676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4Lnee_NdpWOB5FWAMz8Qb8zoEhCenrsQxJBmcdR-4q6dASaMsuchCGLd5MPBtbgOE8SwEr6fnKrCqCSc6wNv5GVmgPov1GxgqG1tjP5PhmPN3XBGcKERP3ArTKZRaI5jQe5ntHien_o/s320/DSCN8676.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489860177614762890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722686690177980718.post-38266550255754612332011-02-01T22:55:00.003-05:002011-03-10T22:58:01.318-05:00Emeril's Kickin' ChiliI absolutely LOVE this recipe. It's some of the best chili I've EVER had. I made this for the roomie for the playoffs last week. It's a great recipe because you can have some and freeze the rest or eat it all week for lunches (which is what usually happens in this house)! You can also serve it over rice to stretch it a little further or eat it plain :) Anyways, I'll stop gushing now because I know you just want the recipe!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Original recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/kickin-chili-recipe2/index.html">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't change much to this one except sometimes I use different types of beer! Beer, you say? Yes, the broth is made out of beer... that's what hooked me :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb ground turkey (original recipe calls for 4 lbs of ground beef...ew)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 cups chopped yellow onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tbsp chili powder (my FAVORITE spice!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp Emeril's original essence (recipe calls for Southwest but I have never been able to find it in a store)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp cayenne pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp crushed red pepper (original calls for only 1/4 tsp...HA...not when this girl's cookin')</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 bay leaf</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp minced garlic</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 12 oz bottles of dark beer (original calls for 4)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">** I usually used Black and Tan but this winter I used Blue Moon's winter beer and it was AMAZING. It's kind of pricey and I'd rather not waste such delicious beer in food but one day it was all I had so I tried it and loved it!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp tomato paste</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbsp + 1 tsp brown sugar (recipe calls for dark but I use whatever is in the pantry)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 oz (1 square) of unsweetened chocolate (YES! CHOCOLATE!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 15oz cans of red kidney beans (I do 2 dark and 2 light red), rinsed and drained</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">**I add 1 green pepper and some jalapeno peppers from a can to this recipe as well</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>for garnish/serving</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">white jasmine rice</div><div style="text-align: center;">cheddar cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">sour cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">chopped green onions (scallions)</div><div style="text-align: center;">cilantro </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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P.S. I'm currently using this beautiful beast in the picture below to rest my cookbooks on. He is sleeping on my bed taking up space so now he has to be a prop and help his momma with her blog! He doesn't seem to mind :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ok, so back to why you're here...the recipe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tbsp EVOO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">S&P</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 medium yellow onion, diced small</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 garlic cloves, chopped or minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 can (14.5) oz crushed tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup of hot sauce (I used extra HOT Frank's)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 tbsp yellow mustard (I used spicy brown/yellow mustard)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tbsp unsulfured molasses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 tbsp tomato paste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 hamburger buns </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. In a large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add chicken thighs, season with S&P and cook, stirring once until meat is golden brown, 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker, leaving as much oil behind as possible, repeat with chicken breasts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">**</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Ok</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">, I deviated, kind of a lot, from this step. First of all, as you can see from the picture, I had frozen chicken breasts and a WHOLE rotisserie chicken. I cut up and skinned the rotisserie chicken which I will post below. I cooked the dark meat, whole, in the pan until brown but I just defrosted the chicken breasts till they were only slightly frozen and then I placed it in the slow cooker. By leaving the dark meat on the bone, I was able to let it cook and just slide off the bone.**</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. To skillet, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook over medium, stirring constantly until onion is translucent, 6 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water and cook, stirring and scraping up brown bits from skillet, 5 minutes. Season with S&P and transfer to slow cooker. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CLa8qnEGGqqWd6RSgkkd-xC04UvuMyqwkZ7PtpasytdZ1nGQTwwNvlXyVWDgHgQKqncSW_UI2pVgGhBLncJfwJEdWYLqJOjwMDxzgVGNLrAII-pdiBaZ9r77YfUWUcsEkRAqYJLV_MI/s1600/DSCN8652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CLa8qnEGGqqWd6RSgkkd-xC04UvuMyqwkZ7PtpasytdZ1nGQTwwNvlXyVWDgHgQKqncSW_UI2pVgGhBLncJfwJEdWYLqJOjwMDxzgVGNLrAII-pdiBaZ9r77YfUWUcsEkRAqYJLV_MI/s320/DSCN8652.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. To slow cooker, add crushed tomatoes, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire, tomato paste, mustard, and molasses. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high until chicken is tender, 4 hours. Shred chicken (this is where you would use a masher) and add any additional seasoning (I added more hot sauce, of course), and serve on lightly toasted hamburger buns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC91RGlUOvStV7s3eEpE97ekLWApqZCR4hcDI9WylCoMAWvh4lZs3Qv-v_2ajHRsMxRUEnBC3qikRxORD2v-h-PS9GYNFBrxvS0W_EkXt5t0X4vcCIvP2UTvSUDa6CMwYqYjaSri9cu5M/s1600/DSCN8654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC91RGlUOvStV7s3eEpE97ekLWApqZCR4hcDI9WylCoMAWvh4lZs3Qv-v_2ajHRsMxRUEnBC3qikRxORD2v-h-PS9GYNFBrxvS0W_EkXt5t0X4vcCIvP2UTvSUDa6CMwYqYjaSri9cu5M/s320/DSCN8654.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(all ingredients, prior to stirring, in crock pot)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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