tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45455740387219829882024-03-18T13:37:28.851-07:00Ever Readyphotography, book reviews, recipes, poetry, musings on Up North life, city adventures and travels Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.comBlogger3964125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-38195830034798315042024-03-18T13:03:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:32:17.588-07:00Meatless Monday<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5P2NNUYbxekWd82yfY4Ut2U5GR7RDhRY4PDoL1kaBAueW33r_X7B5kkRFRG6I9XA1DmvrtXb67XxbXzPQXcvoTPRZDDJMfcfBDljGdWpr4uKGqzwGOz8Vwh5-7OQ5xokU2s-aYlrYznCmHn5xE1khYyX7W-l-KZ1BqK_MNepPcBXS3oWnqsrvC_P6kcTg/s320/Asparagus-159-1024x682.jpg" style="font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5P2NNUYbxekWd82yfY4Ut2U5GR7RDhRY4PDoL1kaBAueW33r_X7B5kkRFRG6I9XA1DmvrtXb67XxbXzPQXcvoTPRZDDJMfcfBDljGdWpr4uKGqzwGOz8Vwh5-7OQ5xokU2s-aYlrYznCmHn5xE1khYyX7W-l-KZ1BqK_MNepPcBXS3oWnqsrvC_P6kcTg/s1600/Asparagus-159-1024x682.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2b2b28; font-weight: bold;">Asparagus -One of Spring's First </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #2b2b28; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVegxm84Oc_0PvGgulBkesNYTDoyQEi0dcIMwroWnoTzu9szufOZ62-aL37EdarBqX57-SbAJjro4_pcFRMvN6pgBcXVGI53Q8iMiS94bv4AX7ef15GNvIbJ5mIQAGX-f6ni7tWmmtYhZsfOgu8CrEVekk4_vOUw_aqbjGA4NTDMmIoMwnbuPL2YZ9jCAA/s400/orzo%20salmon%20(1)use.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVegxm84Oc_0PvGgulBkesNYTDoyQEi0dcIMwroWnoTzu9szufOZ62-aL37EdarBqX57-SbAJjro4_pcFRMvN6pgBcXVGI53Q8iMiS94bv4AX7ef15GNvIbJ5mIQAGX-f6ni7tWmmtYhZsfOgu8CrEVekk4_vOUw_aqbjGA4NTDMmIoMwnbuPL2YZ9jCAA/w400-h300/orzo%20salmon%20(1)use.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo Salad with a Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Cook's Notes</b>: A fresh, healthy, and incredibly delicious salad that's satisfying while at the same time, light. It's a quick and easy meal to make. The beauty is that it can be enjoyed cold, at room temperature, or warm. Pair the salad with warm bread and a glass of crisp white wine. The recipe serves four and was adapted from <a href="http://gimmesomeoven.com/">http://gimmesomeoven.com/</a><br /><br /><b>Cooking Tips:</b><br />Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated in a screw-type jar for several hours. Reshake before using. <br />Grill or oven-bake salmon ahead, and tent it to keep it at room temperature.<br />Make orzo ahead according to the manufacturer's directions. Rinse and refrigerate orzo and refrigerate for 2 hours.<br /><b>Salad Ingredients: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup uncooked orzo pasta</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon oil</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Fresh salmon 3/4 lb.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">8 oz. asparagus spears, (tough ends discarded) cut into 3-inch pieces </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or pistachios</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/3-1/2 cup red onion, diced</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Optional; 1 cup cherry tomatoes. halved</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon lemon zest</span></li></ul></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Lemon Herb Dressing Ingredients:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/3 cup olive oil</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons Dijon mustard</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons honey</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon each dried dill and parsley flakes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon sea salt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></li></ul><b>Directions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Make orzo and cook al dente. Rinse and chill in refrigerate. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a blender add all of the dressing ingredients. Mix well and taste test to balance ingredients. Refrigerate dressing until needed. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Grill salmon with your favorite spices or oven-bake. Tent salmon until ready to assemble the salad. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a fry pan heat oil and saute cut asparagus pieces for 4-5 minutes until crisp and tender. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a large mixing bowl add chilled orzo, large chunks of salmon, pine nuts, onions, and sauteed pieces of asparagus. Add to a serving bowl and grate cheese over the top. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Reshake the dressing container and drizzle over the salad. Note: There will be a little extra but save for the next day as orzo absorbs any liquid.</span></li></ul></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYM8BhVo8xJiOYbfXD-9lCcB4YoyBYVDOs3OuprUPeDL8FpZPEpHeEQnposjAD09Yt3tWis0f5_Hfbx7fzjmropBvx9OAxobu0ENseivgzLmkf7pJqYx5PHmYVBVVrLExhMXJt3fuK41WTglUfAQWv3XN0JFv3dSYL4KxsSEUWdcgS5DMoOSjh5eHeq5IR/s400/bowl%20orzo%20salad%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYM8BhVo8xJiOYbfXD-9lCcB4YoyBYVDOs3OuprUPeDL8FpZPEpHeEQnposjAD09Yt3tWis0f5_Hfbx7fzjmropBvx9OAxobu0ENseivgzLmkf7pJqYx5PHmYVBVVrLExhMXJt3fuK41WTglUfAQWv3XN0JFv3dSYL4KxsSEUWdcgS5DMoOSjh5eHeq5IR/w400-h300/bowl%20orzo%20salad%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5fdJo0Zop3VauVfGzDjVA3eI6D7xLB6z13KbLWXphpmcGYiZom2c-7HfAb3oftSNEDyKE7YWVtHcCmVhIvbgy5V-1yA5lVoHavbzwDbGqiVw0qGu6abuPcCiJb96z1HIMSCTcSL2otp3QdgB778MRYpnRUnxVDRFNfp8bvSKpoXa_F5gSLWXqv1g10yb/s320/kind%20words%20mother%20theresa%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5fdJo0Zop3VauVfGzDjVA3eI6D7xLB6z13KbLWXphpmcGYiZom2c-7HfAb3oftSNEDyKE7YWVtHcCmVhIvbgy5V-1yA5lVoHavbzwDbGqiVw0qGu6abuPcCiJb96z1HIMSCTcSL2otp3QdgB778MRYpnRUnxVDRFNfp8bvSKpoXa_F5gSLWXqv1g10yb/s1600/kind%20words%20mother%20theresa%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p></p>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-88688704659512541102024-03-17T08:14:00.000-07:002024-03-17T08:14:17.086-07:00Adding Joy to Your Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXxxrntVKwD8u-dF8vMMK-EeWFjgu7Uo0baRRc6e_-bnPlmaiT8_oiVT05GHdDC8uoF0dSv5b3-2B5lbYT1j4gvRZeRNtw-RKx5tffPM2fFEmnN6UunLFOxMMRb8jsbriD-Lje-9B6VCxKGLYX60MPwGQcfOwEj8gVMLWV-WeJid7jV_DNUUuMu0wTZ3o/s498/tenor%20happy%20st%20patricks%20day.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="498" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXxxrntVKwD8u-dF8vMMK-EeWFjgu7Uo0baRRc6e_-bnPlmaiT8_oiVT05GHdDC8uoF0dSv5b3-2B5lbYT1j4gvRZeRNtw-RKx5tffPM2fFEmnN6UunLFOxMMRb8jsbriD-Lje-9B6VCxKGLYX60MPwGQcfOwEj8gVMLWV-WeJid7jV_DNUUuMu0wTZ3o/s320/tenor%20happy%20st%20patricks%20day.gif" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7GEvWtm5ZRH_rHWgLMEiI5_HPn8W2Dh5kIcQ-tKemlx-pNz1q382dKWjgfHvmGJN7Tjy44nGJpX2f3wFjXUa8lyXkftwOfYEbtWB5tsFjrHSH25tcBYarUKpAKs-Eyh_MixtTdWmPuoPxoSZ6gvCrmX7Gg2dZ-QgoNpAtcqeggBJuLSQCXmuUbZelqAm/s1600/shamrock%20cookies%20and%20Irish%20stew%20004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7GEvWtm5ZRH_rHWgLMEiI5_HPn8W2Dh5kIcQ-tKemlx-pNz1q382dKWjgfHvmGJN7Tjy44nGJpX2f3wFjXUa8lyXkftwOfYEbtWB5tsFjrHSH25tcBYarUKpAKs-Eyh_MixtTdWmPuoPxoSZ6gvCrmX7Gg2dZ-QgoNpAtcqeggBJuLSQCXmuUbZelqAm/w400-h300/shamrock%20cookies%20and%20Irish%20stew%20004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><b> SHAMROCK COOKIES</b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">The recipe is adapted from </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Southern Living </i><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">and makes 22 cookies using a small 3-inch cookie </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">cutter.<br /><b>Ingredients:</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup of softened butter (2 sticks)</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup white sugar</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 large egg</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2-1/4 cups flour</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions:</b><br /></span></p><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone pad.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Beat softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy, add in egg and beat until well blended.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Combine flour, salt, and baking powder and add to butter mixture, beating just until blended.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Refrigerate dough for 1 hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Work with enough dough to roll out for 2-3 cookies at a time.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Place cookies two inches apart on a baking sheet.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cool on a baking sheet for 3 minutes and transfer to a wire baking rack to cool.</li></span></ul><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Icing </b><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /></span><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3 cups powdered sugar</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon butter</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Milk as needed </li></span></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b>Directions:</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /></span><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Beat ingredients until smooth adding in tablespoons of milk until right consistency.</li></span></ul><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyFt9fazlRwrtDeY6g09Kzw4zD48QL9CbVOgwt4Xiws-O9YdGpANpYSTRxGJIqhdtJk8Beh5LS2s13e7PQACGH9-L1aFunQGEoJNydrdilqk9fXFCNAKHOgZck4_llnDKIi7xEgq8GyydmdpFuES1kQvRSepBawhhOLXNt8RDlnPF_04SchInv9GKXwum/s535/gliyyer%20happy%20st%20patricks%20day.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="535" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyFt9fazlRwrtDeY6g09Kzw4zD48QL9CbVOgwt4Xiws-O9YdGpANpYSTRxGJIqhdtJk8Beh5LS2s13e7PQACGH9-L1aFunQGEoJNydrdilqk9fXFCNAKHOgZck4_llnDKIi7xEgq8GyydmdpFuES1kQvRSepBawhhOLXNt8RDlnPF_04SchInv9GKXwum/s320/gliyyer%20happy%20st%20patricks%20day.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-21403890448175701682024-03-15T14:20:00.000-07:002024-03-15T15:43:12.564-07:00It's One Lucky Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8CgTssZDFvfRj5QVWgxjHouafSQdMcRGMcqsy3wTGq1Mp0uQH8-wCUiX04aGQ0dr_YHQv8Aqz-V-yvDZyE6edNr-3CwSoP35HUm-IHM22pLrP7YU1POhXdiTL8_0qe5facr9a2E3KyQIus4lxbZs9CE4X1FZ8A1tfhfSerRNRliMDdPIQfFVM33DmN7O/s330/Irish%20toasts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="236" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8CgTssZDFvfRj5QVWgxjHouafSQdMcRGMcqsy3wTGq1Mp0uQH8-wCUiX04aGQ0dr_YHQv8Aqz-V-yvDZyE6edNr-3CwSoP35HUm-IHM22pLrP7YU1POhXdiTL8_0qe5facr9a2E3KyQIus4lxbZs9CE4X1FZ8A1tfhfSerRNRliMDdPIQfFVM33DmN7O/w286-h400/Irish%20toasts.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Dear Readers.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This is your lucky weekend. Ever Ready has baked and cooked a few Irish-themed foods so you are ready for St. Patrick's Day. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWrhxJQ0vssnPf643PnLK8vAosMx0AXiXKic_dFoxezt_rsh3ga4iDy5bzAR0L70mnYVfPuisUJ6XG11XdIWuL9RK3iqixEy7SmCqrQ4-6yBt7JvBVuPXQB8s1Orp8Ekgyu5qFvBlZ8ma1qIpWvKuNHgwnjfFiV0T8KjcfQgZWYWQuRaD5AzE-GRsiu_v/s400/butterscotch%20brownies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="400" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWrhxJQ0vssnPf643PnLK8vAosMx0AXiXKic_dFoxezt_rsh3ga4iDy5bzAR0L70mnYVfPuisUJ6XG11XdIWuL9RK3iqixEy7SmCqrQ4-6yBt7JvBVuPXQB8s1Orp8Ekgyu5qFvBlZ8ma1qIpWvKuNHgwnjfFiV0T8KjcfQgZWYWQuRaD5AzE-GRsiu_v/s320/butterscotch%20brownies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Bailey's Butterscotch Brownies</b></div></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Recipe adapted from<a href="http://tastykitchen.com/"> tastykitchen.com</a></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b><br />For the brownies<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 cup flour</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon baking powder</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 large eggs, room temperature</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2/3 cups sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons instant coffee granules (I used espresso powder)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/3 cup Baileys (or other similar brand) Irish Cream</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">4 tablespoons butter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">4 oz. 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate bar chopped (I used 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate but a Semi-Sweet Chocolate bar would also work) in small pieces,</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup butterscotch chips</span></li></ul></span></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 375 and line an 8×8 baking pan with aluminum foil and allow the foil to hang over 2 opposite edges. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In the bowl mix the eggs to break them up. Add in the sugar, coffee granules or espresso powder, Baileys, and vanilla. Beat for 6 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Place the butter in a small saucepan, Add broken pieces of chocolate and melt on low, whisking a few times. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisk the flour mixture in and gently mix. Fold in the butterscotch chips.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and bake brownies in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool pan on a wire rack. Remove brownies from the foil when cooled. The top part will be a little crackly but all is good with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. </span></li></ul><b>Irish Salad</b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUpXSoF5I7nPW6AtYdFgD9kB1gP3ojgUGuTSogr3tV5P7pPiKM6WIH3nH5j-yleXbQFowU3njxvOpMUtNqHNWBEdRPuO3az8DkXNd9OmQ3_T5OuUIjOsYd18SngCNvZDaJofdMbNIUVuqiXFvKuZNx0ZbgYKKYKkieCacEjUOznWpcJafkInbeKHw2h1I/s884/Irish%20Salad.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="884" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUpXSoF5I7nPW6AtYdFgD9kB1gP3ojgUGuTSogr3tV5P7pPiKM6WIH3nH5j-yleXbQFowU3njxvOpMUtNqHNWBEdRPuO3az8DkXNd9OmQ3_T5OuUIjOsYd18SngCNvZDaJofdMbNIUVuqiXFvKuZNx0ZbgYKKYKkieCacEjUOznWpcJafkInbeKHw2h1I/w400-h300/Irish%20Salad.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b>Cook's Notes:</b> </span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This is an original creation as I was trying to replicate a salad with Irish colors of green and gold. I made a honey poppy seed dressing for the salad. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You can increase ingredients depending on how many servings you need. This salad served 4. Avocados brown quickly so make sure to slice right before serving.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Salad Ingredients: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">4 cups mixed greens</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3 cuties (orange segments)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 large avocado</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 medium-sized cucumber </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Options include dried cranberries for color and seasoned croutons </span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Honey Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook's Notes: </b>Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></b></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Juice of 1 ½ lemons (about ⅓ cup )</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons Dijon mustard</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons honey (use maple syrup for vegan)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 garlic cloves, minced</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">¼ teaspoon sea salt</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">½ cup olive oil</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 tablespoon poppy seeds</span></span></li></ul></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Directions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In a blender add the lemon juice, Dijon, honey, minced garlic, and sea salt. Blend on low and then slowly add in the oil. The dressing will turn creamy. Whisk in the poppy seeds.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This dressing will keep well in your fridge for at least a week. Store it in a jar and shake before using.</span></span></li></ul></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Irish Soda Bread Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBhnuPc5IyAWPttNLIc3B9BKQJbq-vz8tFdxCfPivIPTZHskzTupxt6ClIL9X00-u9vBBL0FsMuIAkwM5Jiflhyphenhyphen8y8hzojHAN2BDJ2KKtDrAcz7GVCwY1c1p1HcuRFv6hRLi4GoeD2yu9uuuyf_cOu6rsd-4W71gFl6yG8sjDOrHrW1wTGbqdV6tqtB-r/s884/Irish%20muffins%20i.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="663" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBhnuPc5IyAWPttNLIc3B9BKQJbq-vz8tFdxCfPivIPTZHskzTupxt6ClIL9X00-u9vBBL0FsMuIAkwM5Jiflhyphenhyphen8y8hzojHAN2BDJ2KKtDrAcz7GVCwY1c1p1HcuRFv6hRLi4GoeD2yu9uuuyf_cOu6rsd-4W71gFl6yG8sjDOrHrW1wTGbqdV6tqtB-r/w300-h400/Irish%20muffins%20i.JPG" width="300" /></a></div></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Cook's Notes</b>: These muffins are a fun twist on a beloved Irish staple. Instead of the classic round loaf, this sweeter version is baked in a muffin pan studded with Irish Whiskey soaked raisins and sprinkled with crunchy coarse sugar. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The recipe is from <a href="http://cafesucrefarine.com">cafesucrefarine.com</a> and makes 12 muffins. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; width: calc(100% - 200px);"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 5px;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">6 tablespoons butter (I use salted)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup buttermilk</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 large egg</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour You can also use 1½ cups of all-purpose flour combined with ¾ cup of whole wheat or white whole wheat flour.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">⅓ cup granulated sugar</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">¼ teaspoon baking soda</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">½ teaspoon kosher salt (I use Morton)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup raisins or currants</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 tablespoons Irish Whiskey</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Coarse sugar ( I used Wilton sparkling sugar found at Michael or Joann) </span></span></li></ul></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; width: calc(100% - 200px);"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Directions: </b></span></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; width: calc(100% - 200px);"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Measure out whiskey in a small cup and add raisins or currants. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain and discard any liquid.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In a microwave-safe bowl melt the butter on high power for 60b seconds. Add the buttermilk and stir well then add the egg and whisk in vanilla. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and currants (or raisins).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture. It will seem like too much flour, at first. Keep mixing, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl just until all of the flour is incorporated. Don’t over-mix!</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Divide the dough among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle each with a scant ½ teaspoon of course sugar. Bake for 18 minutes until the muffins are nicely domed and light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes then remove muffins from the pan to a cooling rack.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve them plain, or with butter and/or jam.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wTQ8ifw3jSxd7NPflzxAr89JXGPvaHu7oAKS6PMkP8i5FPHHaPcwG7HduwJGn7eDy8iuuF6D9irdstJvICsMtcQ-enUUYGwzuhWRNmgY_IXsdRSG9WZdnjbR-bb-TtDFlK1s7z8NC7fqqrUECubl4KVxfwvrJV3Cu4wUc-W8Sy-8lgr6iBA9g2HKSqCL/s1179/two%20muffins.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1179" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wTQ8ifw3jSxd7NPflzxAr89JXGPvaHu7oAKS6PMkP8i5FPHHaPcwG7HduwJGn7eDy8iuuF6D9irdstJvICsMtcQ-enUUYGwzuhWRNmgY_IXsdRSG9WZdnjbR-bb-TtDFlK1s7z8NC7fqqrUECubl4KVxfwvrJV3Cu4wUc-W8Sy-8lgr6iBA9g2HKSqCL/w400-h300/two%20muffins.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">And don't forget the<b> Irish Stew</b></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; width: calc(100% - 200px);"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Recipe previously posted.<br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1tYahYmEB_rtsH-3hu0wxYe2LelkZxv4-wmctM9ZbiVLStBfujjwj9hRijQEBkOeq69kLq52hZMMJR7N9hocByDzrlaORfUl4iBBNW6MUgnO-8MI8W1DL6rjLEnxyIgwmeRPelstowEI4YC4deoEp3HjO3-wiK8_NKZqdEvBH5NJS2coXgrQ8yuqonj6/s400/Irish%20stew%20today%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="400" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1tYahYmEB_rtsH-3hu0wxYe2LelkZxv4-wmctM9ZbiVLStBfujjwj9hRijQEBkOeq69kLq52hZMMJR7N9hocByDzrlaORfUl4iBBNW6MUgnO-8MI8W1DL6rjLEnxyIgwmeRPelstowEI4YC4deoEp3HjO3-wiK8_NKZqdEvBH5NJS2coXgrQ8yuqonj6/w400-h356/Irish%20stew%20today%20(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><a href="https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2024/03/irish-stew.html">https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2024/03/irish-stew.html<br /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>OH HAPPY DAY!</b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkwHAk1MVL3ztug5JbalXRO63RGG7SiQ9eLBZUfslE2ll6BZou1O6vpwKoSqhwvgqOXC9ehui4-tQhK3PwBFFVokuWnT_87YZ7cagxvM5m9UbCPaluy1GPoleHn0qH9nu0FVNQW6my76MTmUW_qxMCJHaWhmtfqvCHNAzNqUwzhwTg3GUP5Put0oz6_T1/s246/glitter%20shamcrock%20(2).gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="246" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkwHAk1MVL3ztug5JbalXRO63RGG7SiQ9eLBZUfslE2ll6BZou1O6vpwKoSqhwvgqOXC9ehui4-tQhK3PwBFFVokuWnT_87YZ7cagxvM5m9UbCPaluy1GPoleHn0qH9nu0FVNQW6my76MTmUW_qxMCJHaWhmtfqvCHNAzNqUwzhwTg3GUP5Put0oz6_T1/w200-h199/glitter%20shamcrock%20(2).gif" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-44857371067168504612024-03-12T09:30:00.000-07:002024-03-12T09:30:36.997-07:00A Lucky No Bake Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdM9DJacG51Z2P4QgQUNdUY5dKE2cwQnuXDDpGauy3aIeUT6oh0QKLcd9wqF-AoIAe_HDeRkuB15qNqnP_Un0gBEvSYpgk-nY3Faf0XU3YtQ4fC20uAShzFdGXOqip6ESr67_x9ztGysJ64HKxmTAcazHuJiTKEGvPqHMn9zJWabx_-hpe0iXBKvaOm8r/s439/shamrocks%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="115" data-original-width="439" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdM9DJacG51Z2P4QgQUNdUY5dKE2cwQnuXDDpGauy3aIeUT6oh0QKLcd9wqF-AoIAe_HDeRkuB15qNqnP_Un0gBEvSYpgk-nY3Faf0XU3YtQ4fC20uAShzFdGXOqip6ESr67_x9ztGysJ64HKxmTAcazHuJiTKEGvPqHMn9zJWabx_-hpe0iXBKvaOm8r/s320/shamrocks%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Tired of baking? How about some no-bake all things green and gold for a little bit of luck?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaT7aiSFPyrHnKt9S8II6xzd2LUNq8iUcIYvoLJDSHr9eKNBG59aZHvoy7W5UU9jGrv5f5AJxj8bYAT-5H5sn0BLV__BayMFyYixg22YugmEYHMGf6DjBZ872ca4Ig-U4bDrJl_Nk4kkOqnFXGziv-o6zj5py_VSMIcqqX0eYCzljj9v7qTunG9OanlBD/s400/potogoldbeauty%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="266" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaT7aiSFPyrHnKt9S8II6xzd2LUNq8iUcIYvoLJDSHr9eKNBG59aZHvoy7W5UU9jGrv5f5AJxj8bYAT-5H5sn0BLV__BayMFyYixg22YugmEYHMGf6DjBZ872ca4Ig-U4bDrJl_Nk4kkOqnFXGziv-o6zj5py_VSMIcqqX0eYCzljj9v7qTunG9OanlBD/s320/potogoldbeauty%20(1).jpg" width="213" /></a></div></span><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Still, waiting around for a leprechaun to appear with his pot of gold? Follow the link below for easy directions to make your own pot of gold and wait no more.</p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><a href="https://www.createcraftlove.com/diy-pot-of-gold/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;">https://www.createcraftlove.com/diy-pot-of-gold/</a></span><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">These charcuterie boards have tasty mouth-watering morsels with no baking required.</p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigvEnUSipmnb3nAYjurGYdSeLHib04urzhxywH3zyu5EWyZ4lPI4tmOpVOI29gh4VB8Smk8KY9cbapgJRgcAa-f_ItHKI8_3ughhqByKdS7WZepwJV1EAH9AwdtvZGY1Cw0bQ450qgNoccnl3NLYGvOPPeXBypQlCBB96nBqDf3S0EZ39d0NhUMgszg/s1605/green%20board.jpg" style="color: #336699; 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color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Shamrock Pretzel Pops</span></b></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://dancingthroughtherain.com/shamrock-pretzel-pops/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;">https://dancingthroughtherain.com/shamrock-pretzel-pops/</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dancingthroughtherain.com/shamrock-pretzel-pops/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNm5APqegErVvV5lqW4wfH1g46JEfK2n3gJQGWlVifvp1xv5JHVHgyhde4bgnr3NMZcE7VZjPLpHm_158ie0B5cUbGZZU9ZIWAlQuMOxBICHkpLsh3Y67_qMv_IZ3Ir3rAICyPgDNSuZb-WX82-0dB5pjWqHw0mI5DfRpSUTH1u_l2yfPc_PAW_lJXQ/s640/shamrock%20coctil.jpg" style="color: #336699; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="302" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNm5APqegErVvV5lqW4wfH1g46JEfK2n3gJQGWlVifvp1xv5JHVHgyhde4bgnr3NMZcE7VZjPLpHm_158ie0B5cUbGZZU9ZIWAlQuMOxBICHkpLsh3Y67_qMv_IZ3Ir3rAICyPgDNSuZb-WX82-0dB5pjWqHw0mI5DfRpSUTH1u_l2yfPc_PAW_lJXQ/w189-h400/shamrock%20coctil.jpg" style="border: none; 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position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div><b>Avocado and Coconut Refresher Smoothie</b></div><a href="https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/avocado-and-coconut-refresher-smoothie" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;">https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/avocado-and-coconut-refresher-smoothie</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/avocado-and-coconut-refresher-smoothie" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQWl16WQdplWdaZypsBfa2uGZYEQ-oH9rwxrEuD5hq6KBE9EZhPK_zTJ0l6ITozfzc1sue9BOluyutOumyL1IaNi1aBSh4W7i1t3VLwuMczoS-XDCTFjqjxRaHUlBjxWhbL7XBk5-FbnsVXY3VFAa19ZfRd9Pjz_cT-z1yldXF1ZVGwEuOpRkUIzyZQ/s300/+roll%20ups.jpg" style="color: #336699; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQWl16WQdplWdaZypsBfa2uGZYEQ-oH9rwxrEuD5hq6KBE9EZhPK_zTJ0l6ITozfzc1sue9BOluyutOumyL1IaNi1aBSh4W7i1t3VLwuMczoS-XDCTFjqjxRaHUlBjxWhbL7XBk5-FbnsVXY3VFAa19ZfRd9Pjz_cT-z1yldXF1ZVGwEuOpRkUIzyZQ/w320-h320/+roll%20ups.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="color: black;">Ranch Fiesta Spirals</span><br /></b></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/2013/08/11/ranch-fiesta-spirals/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;">https://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/2013/08/11/ranch-fiesta-spirals/</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_GCPIF1-QiZLjyom2GHhvfVDDKfxCNpO-jecDBsvjFwjcFwUH1QwVdxIU_kJA5EH54oO6S0Yuz85sYojqRO7y1JUJkkUIB_LjU3HZfJIXXU6AA65_Q7y5LwlyDnKCMFWvoPG9B-9cZMrk_qS9wjL5Puk88IX2bNPuPU9F6NFbRdTyH7oq-LiLQ6iKw/s900/Detox-Smoothie-1.jpg" style="color: #336699; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="634" data-pin-me-only="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_GCPIF1-QiZLjyom2GHhvfVDDKfxCNpO-jecDBsvjFwjcFwUH1QwVdxIU_kJA5EH54oO6S0Yuz85sYojqRO7y1JUJkkUIB_LjU3HZfJIXXU6AA65_Q7y5LwlyDnKCMFWvoPG9B-9cZMrk_qS9wjL5Puk88IX2bNPuPU9F6NFbRdTyH7oq-LiLQ6iKw/s320/Detox-Smoothie-1.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="225" /></span></a></div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Detox Smoothie</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The recipe is from <a href="https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/detox-smoothie/">https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/detox-smoothie/</a></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">When your body needs a restart try this delicious smoothie. It is GF and vegan and so refreshing.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Ingredients</b> for one large smoothie<br /><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">½ fresh or frozen banana peeled</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">½ Gala, or another sweet apple, cored, seeded, and cut into chunks</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup fresh spinach</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">¾ cup coconut water or water</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Optional add-in flaxseed</li></ul><b>Directions:</b><br />Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOmnyrVD18GNAzZqRnZ_3mCeXgafUdvqRpVFRNTL0-8tNdlB8F5U5Tty6lyVPXhUcvkQPs5Be0fZBR2qdwIPdDq4D3_si6jLcOdyRjS-FiET1TLGlkqtY8ZO9IZHCuUgnWYwSuZ3MHUy5r1rcYg9aO1vYdAhLRaDIGgRBme62h7F43CXZ0GFSJx_SJ7Oi/s320/kindnes%20st%20patricksdy%20quote%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="256" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOmnyrVD18GNAzZqRnZ_3mCeXgafUdvqRpVFRNTL0-8tNdlB8F5U5Tty6lyVPXhUcvkQPs5Be0fZBR2qdwIPdDq4D3_si6jLcOdyRjS-FiET1TLGlkqtY8ZO9IZHCuUgnWYwSuZ3MHUy5r1rcYg9aO1vYdAhLRaDIGgRBme62h7F43CXZ0GFSJx_SJ7Oi/w256-h320/kindnes%20st%20patricksdy%20quote%20(1).jpg" width="256" /></a></div></div></div></span><p><br /></p></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-11741943977666425982024-03-09T20:57:00.000-08:002024-03-09T21:24:29.908-08:00Cruffins<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ma2QViFhcKbUnAGgaqC43JZMm6gvK1t8St9E9-AJxjX5q0113TtCn34Hnqfv7hSrTZxCDpotN-KVNHfAZCV_9AkNmvCuMIXq0z7ouiArhB5qusoQv8KVIj91V59XNmZvmKf6IvujLwluUOR4WQeoMPqprdcqZjvuM3dL_DsX5u-pGmtrXOa9eske23yz/s275/today%20is%20Sunday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="275" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ma2QViFhcKbUnAGgaqC43JZMm6gvK1t8St9E9-AJxjX5q0113TtCn34Hnqfv7hSrTZxCDpotN-KVNHfAZCV_9AkNmvCuMIXq0z7ouiArhB5qusoQv8KVIj91V59XNmZvmKf6IvujLwluUOR4WQeoMPqprdcqZjvuM3dL_DsX5u-pGmtrXOa9eske23yz/s1600/today%20is%20Sunday.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><b>ARE YOU READY FOR A CRUFFIN?</b><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDl10N7yha36uPAE0sXzNXOxV00wZ_7Nvc9MSo7_DSusFs8xBLUtQ3wXWfvskpqyFyGXwExMgiSLHbGpvhQynjFS-LY34W4dqVg8T2vizRdmC5FTwzVqvjqXqpF1v02jO75w0JCElpERu5vdt2AqW360xVMbGkIygpB1BGT0fP7iC9kIYZ7llbMS-XbTF/s1080/finshed%20cruffins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="1080" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDl10N7yha36uPAE0sXzNXOxV00wZ_7Nvc9MSo7_DSusFs8xBLUtQ3wXWfvskpqyFyGXwExMgiSLHbGpvhQynjFS-LY34W4dqVg8T2vizRdmC5FTwzVqvjqXqpF1v02jO75w0JCElpERu5vdt2AqW360xVMbGkIygpB1BGT0fP7iC9kIYZ7llbMS-XbTF/w400-h194/finshed%20cruffins.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>You will love this Cruffin Recipe</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Fill your favorite mug with some tea or coffee and pair it with a warm, cozy Cruffin to start your day! These buttery, flaky pastries have layers of sweet cinnamon sugar filling rolled up into a fancy spiral and then baked in a muffin tin!</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Just what are cruffins?</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you’ve never tried Cruffins, get ready to be blown away! They are a cross between a croissant and a muffin. You'll go crazy for all the tender layers of a croissant rolled up and cooked in a muffin pan, baked in the shape of a muffin. Cruffins are also similar to cinnamon rolls since the dough is buttered and rolled up with a mix of cinnamon and sugar. They are perfectly sweet, buttery, and over-the-top irresistible!<br /><br />This Cruffins recipe is delicious and SO easy because instead of making the dough from scratch, you use puff pastry or crescent roll sheets from a tube! With just 4 ingredients, these are so simple that even the most beginner of bakers can create this masterpiece of cinnamon sugar deliciousness!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The recipe makes 6 muffins with one box of puff pastry and was adapted from <a href="http://sugarandsoul.com">sugarandsoul.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 box puff pastry=2 sheets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons Saigon cinnamon or 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">1/4 cup salted butter softened</span></span></span></li></ul></div><div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-65997-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before" data-recipe="65997" data-servings="12" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; margin: 0px auto 35px;"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions" style="align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>Directions:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line the muffin pan with 6 cupcake wrappers. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the counter place a large sheet of wax paper slightly floured, roll slightly.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mix to be used for sprinkling on the cruffins after baking.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do one pastry sheet at a time. Brush one sheet </span>lightly <span style="font-weight: normal;">with butter </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrhTtD49F535T6R0jAyoxbnQ2uJlAVeovGvz3yy2HLXGjKKdTNo7hVweEq-ukvgbSS90KGcjG78aIUaBqwX0f49vsRI9Oq1j-ZdRWe8O2oT-K4_nAnww7dEK_XsJhXMX8zmWy465soXKqVewRZ_631KAAAiY3uBJ8WYVHZ3UcKJa_W6ZjxDA6hHy6zI5j/s1171/pastrt%20sheet.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1171" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrhTtD49F535T6R0jAyoxbnQ2uJlAVeovGvz3yy2HLXGjKKdTNo7hVweEq-ukvgbSS90KGcjG78aIUaBqwX0f49vsRI9Oq1j-ZdRWe8O2oT-K4_nAnww7dEK_XsJhXMX8zmWy465soXKqVewRZ_631KAAAiY3uBJ8WYVHZ3UcKJa_W6ZjxDA6hHy6zI5j/s320/pastrt%20sheet.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the first sheet like a sandwich. Brush </span><span>lightly </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Use a pizza cutter or pastry wheel to cut 6 equal strips from each pastry sheet stack.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIMwXxvTamGGcNwtFBi2fBFIpqyh7TM5R2nZDsMoCbDcL-iy7KikHmRr44XdMilDVge8LAiKetpT82vtheyd0G8dx6KmM6NhpQ5pxexycIjXII2x9QwBcrs2U4vxuDaeruv0yA-zb2wf2x5sumPyRhozCnRz5nIrGORcNKyEXRONSIVKU1rhE7xvA6GyO/s1080/puff%20pastry%20strip.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIMwXxvTamGGcNwtFBi2fBFIpqyh7TM5R2nZDsMoCbDcL-iy7KikHmRr44XdMilDVge8LAiKetpT82vtheyd0G8dx6KmM6NhpQ5pxexycIjXII2x9QwBcrs2U4vxuDaeruv0yA-zb2wf2x5sumPyRhozCnRz5nIrGORcNKyEXRONSIVKU1rhE7xvA6GyO/s320/puff%20pastry%20strip.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Roll the slices up (cinnamon roll style), </span><span>pinch the ends </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">to help the rolls stay closed as they bake, and place each one into a muffin-lined cup.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58_EfqFhIYSzEDxf4-w13vsi4emKPbFUoJCDEZUWMtZtvffDvA21OYvfXLHl19qPU6M7u8HEhQql7cqOz461uSo_ZwKP_pexqHttp3qZkZt2DT_WSt35XV2kUJPwr_MECuW0xlcnqq13D-ayHRJCHkfN3Jx-az2wU12lafaBBcU32em6cFyMZoWveoFwC/s879/cruffins%20in%20muffin%20pan.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="659" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58_EfqFhIYSzEDxf4-w13vsi4emKPbFUoJCDEZUWMtZtvffDvA21OYvfXLHl19qPU6M7u8HEhQql7cqOz461uSo_ZwKP_pexqHttp3qZkZt2DT_WSt35XV2kUJPwr_MECuW0xlcnqq13D-ayHRJCHkfN3Jx-az2wU12lafaBBcU32em6cFyMZoWveoFwC/s320/cruffins%20in%20muffin%20pan.JPG" width="240" /></a></div></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and cool for 1 minute. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdrtI44oYn3aO01P4vldHVzeHBUPHXVaK0eJTTM8z65DZSMlAsBjZrSkjF1Za6LkZjCkVifrIFPwHKlxf4Ad3CjPi95L_DlGNM_kyqPSNaAzMS-O7Ink5WzM-opea4XOK_1An1qATffCqry67KMuUoPnIMO_uvX4mY3zGk3HPgKv6bRIZYjX6vq3plf0s/s1080/cruffins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdrtI44oYn3aO01P4vldHVzeHBUPHXVaK0eJTTM8z65DZSMlAsBjZrSkjF1Za6LkZjCkVifrIFPwHKlxf4Ad3CjPi95L_DlGNM_kyqPSNaAzMS-O7Ink5WzM-opea4XOK_1An1qATffCqry67KMuUoPnIMO_uvX4mY3zGk3HPgKv6bRIZYjX6vq3plf0s/s320/cruffins.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Remove the wrapper from each one and roll them around in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture while warm. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-SgBSL4yeCBMwzeTRUbKmuqBrlQf8TdTNGJ3xvSJRdgYUumxHoThpYA2vEML5JPPmBTJpCbntBajc-SNiSG1IsgM3pDj7mjZwz-wlWGhYV-d3qgMgjNg7MHVilUyGQKJhrOLraOKJz5e25JrwWT7w0L20OTepWbAVwT73bbEgA0NR7wgVJfJYFWXtJ18/s1080/oone%20cruffins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1080" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-SgBSL4yeCBMwzeTRUbKmuqBrlQf8TdTNGJ3xvSJRdgYUumxHoThpYA2vEML5JPPmBTJpCbntBajc-SNiSG1IsgM3pDj7mjZwz-wlWGhYV-d3qgMgjNg7MHVilUyGQKJhrOLraOKJz5e25JrwWT7w0L20OTepWbAVwT73bbEgA0NR7wgVJfJYFWXtJ18/s320/oone%20cruffins.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></li></ul></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h3></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-80616131039275172952024-03-07T20:10:00.000-08:002024-03-07T20:10:48.581-08:00Shrimp Louie Salad<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEvxypoCLNOi9AmtWJN2crxipFQ3S14P0xXNVt9Fztf585Kq9aKWpsXKQdRxEQlrfIJ_hhuPy6wRFBX3L3zAUeIvY5AKVA5ctvg4n2It-bLl6VNrdOA7je8AQ_uDKexVt3z-BBYG5f7GCvdv0a5T7DQNfFXR5pR9h7zGhm7oXIyh-m1oyD-pZmPEsNVSE/s266/lenten%20specials%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="178" data-original-width="266" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEvxypoCLNOi9AmtWJN2crxipFQ3S14P0xXNVt9Fztf585Kq9aKWpsXKQdRxEQlrfIJ_hhuPy6wRFBX3L3zAUeIvY5AKVA5ctvg4n2It-bLl6VNrdOA7je8AQ_uDKexVt3z-BBYG5f7GCvdv0a5T7DQNfFXR5pR9h7zGhm7oXIyh-m1oyD-pZmPEsNVSE/s1600/lenten%20specials%20(3).jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>The Perfect Friday Lenten Special by Guest Blogger Cathy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgnqDz6rKCD2wtjiZVDt0tp6M30ZUU_qIDGsVMU42oGpW_8AB2fS0SDa0gnblna6jkgP6pDyZhjD80Q20bEpF77307eN03XuNUrx_vzPov_93iPRIGkre_abF7gb89mOGrdth36DIwk9qTtfOxO0_zV4ziGVDr5e9BPiaEjGZTD2A9CJ7zlaKR5J2sLiM/s357/cathy%20today%20now.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgnqDz6rKCD2wtjiZVDt0tp6M30ZUU_qIDGsVMU42oGpW_8AB2fS0SDa0gnblna6jkgP6pDyZhjD80Q20bEpF77307eN03XuNUrx_vzPov_93iPRIGkre_abF7gb89mOGrdth36DIwk9qTtfOxO0_zV4ziGVDr5e9BPiaEjGZTD2A9CJ7zlaKR5J2sLiM/s320/cathy%20today%20now.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0X2nj4q2TBRpw1jI9BCPUoW9rdVb-mQBYKZCRDH3O_Yb2Cdk890hSHmyZJUJxjN85b6G3XKschCpo69tHr6F5mcroDumtt4BdJojtvABVMJQtYetfiMBkagNDYrJ7GaKncMHS2JJUg_mgh1VVuGzWDhz7QdtIwcQZTAl4ADAFuMmpSjcOz6TN9W5FeR_y/s308/Louie%20Shrimp%20salasd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="308" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0X2nj4q2TBRpw1jI9BCPUoW9rdVb-mQBYKZCRDH3O_Yb2Cdk890hSHmyZJUJxjN85b6G3XKschCpo69tHr6F5mcroDumtt4BdJojtvABVMJQtYetfiMBkagNDYrJ7GaKncMHS2JJUg_mgh1VVuGzWDhz7QdtIwcQZTAl4ADAFuMmpSjcOz6TN9W5FeR_y/w400-h304/Louie%20Shrimp%20salasd.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></b></div>Shrimp Louie is a traditional salad from California made with shrimp, lettuce, egg, and tomato. The dressing is similar to Thousand Island Dressing and is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, and pepper. Shrimp Louie originated in San Francisco in the early 1900s. A variation on the salad includes avocado. A version made with crab is known as Crab Louie. </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook's Notes </b>Did You Know Costco carries Breaded Panko Shrimp?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Shrimp Louie Salad</b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Breaded Panko Shrimp </span></li></ul><b>Salad Ingredients </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Romaine lettuce </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Quartered tomatoes </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Avocado </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Chopped red peppers </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Sliced carrots </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Hard-boiled eggs </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Small shrimp</span></li></ul><b>Directions:</b></span><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bake breaded shrimp on a lined baking sheet at 400 degrees until crispy about 16 minutes. Turn over once after 10 minutes. Place cooked shrimp on a paper towel-lined plate until serving.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> Mix the first five salad ingredients and place a serving on each plate. Garnish each salad with slices of egg and small cooked shrimp. Arrange on the outside part of the salad Breaded Panko Shrimp. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve salad with homemade Louis dressing and crusty bread. </span></li></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Homemade Louie Dressing</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup mayo regular or vegan </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons Heinz chili sauce </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons chopped chives </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 clove garlic minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon capers </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Pinch of cayenne pepper </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish without liquid </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste </span></li></ul><b>Directions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Mix all ingredients except for the pickle relish into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Pour the dressing into a bowl and stir in the pickle relish. Add up to 1 tablespoon more if desired. </span></li></ul></span><br /></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-41516752863123000472024-03-06T19:10:00.000-08:002024-03-08T08:05:57.303-08:00Irish Stew <p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBLMqwt-TnEtDtBQIf-_BC5fz_2ycG4ad4vflA4-dW2u7DGOJzIbq6WGU8jlo6MCpRcOEjCQ-Az8bfuhc75DwATtOufqFjA1aV0u2MopX5WIB3zw4TZcPaZ1pzfmMnQqwIORjl8MXGM-hxXmSA45j3jvgyqj2OZjBc06madnKxaXr4awKOI8CrEY5SLUV/s200/leprechaun%20gold.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="169" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBLMqwt-TnEtDtBQIf-_BC5fz_2ycG4ad4vflA4-dW2u7DGOJzIbq6WGU8jlo6MCpRcOEjCQ-Az8bfuhc75DwATtOufqFjA1aV0u2MopX5WIB3zw4TZcPaZ1pzfmMnQqwIORjl8MXGM-hxXmSA45j3jvgyqj2OZjBc06madnKxaXr4awKOI8CrEY5SLUV/s1600/leprechaun%20gold.jpg" width="169" /></a></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I feel like this leprechaun who struck gold with my updated Irish Stew recipe. Despite the long list of ingredients, my time was well worth the effort. Chop and bag meat and veggies ahead for easier preparation. The meat came out tender as well as the potatoes and veggies cooked on low for 4-5 hours. The sauce was the <i>piece de resistance. </i>All were perfection and it enabled me to use my new timed crockpot.😀 You don't need a March holiday to enjoy this dish. The recipe serves 6 but does depend on the size of the bowl. </span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Irish Stew</b></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhZ_jg4cjrMb0-fFkPzJ_x6cqwJzRDyn_W9TIvOv71pjj95ICsSTMpeyGv3fXmaWmQnCK1DIuLZWir_wmvAAFKAFKaShJ5XkfGmaQLeTo8parXwsEu2ohfGgV2COD7u5ZbL4rZi2yi4skFpEewi2hXG1SlceUMa7YnTKW9h_GRsucohbvhIdiDTdmNKjf/s4032/pot%20of%20stew.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhZ_jg4cjrMb0-fFkPzJ_x6cqwJzRDyn_W9TIvOv71pjj95ICsSTMpeyGv3fXmaWmQnCK1DIuLZWir_wmvAAFKAFKaShJ5XkfGmaQLeTo8parXwsEu2ohfGgV2COD7u5ZbL4rZi2yi4skFpEewi2hXG1SlceUMa7YnTKW9h_GRsucohbvhIdiDTdmNKjf/s320/pot%20of%20stew.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook's Notes: </b>Irish stew is a filling, flavorful peasant dish. It was originally made with the cheapest, most readily available ingredients. The Irish raised primarily sheep and root crops for subsistence. The sheep provided wool for warm clothing, milk for drinking and making cheese, and eventually food. Potatoes were the main food crop, before the potato famine.<br /><br />Irish stew, "ballymaloe" or "stobhach gaelach" as it is called in Gaelic, is traditionally made of lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and parsley. The root vegetables added further flavor and thickening power, as well as filling sustenance. Some cooks added turnips or parsnips, carrots, and barley.<br /><br />When the Irish people began immigrating to the United States, fleeing from the ravages of starvation caused by the potato famine, they naturally brought along their wonderful hearty food traditions. The stew evolved and has adapted to include local offerings. Since sheep were not as plentiful in America, other types of meat were often substituted. The recipe has evolved to often include Guinness Stout. Some variations have exalted this original peasant dish to near-gourmet status. <br /><br />The addition of the Guinness Beer; a dark beer, adds a robust malty flavor to the stew. This is one of those dishes where the flavor of the stew continues to improve the next day. I found Guinness Draught Beer a better choice for the stew. Guinness Extra Stout is a stronger beer and its taste can overpower the stew's flavor. The stew was paired with Irish Soda Bread. I used a chuck roast and had the butcher cut it into large 3-inch chunks for me. The secret to this recipe is to use a good cut of beef and cook it slowly. </span><div><p></p></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b><br /><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1-1/2 lb. chuck roast cut into 3-inch cubes </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 cup flour </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup chopped onion </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3 cloves of garlic, minced</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 small box of white mushrooms, rinsed and sliced</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 tablespoons tomato paste</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 bottle of Guinness <u>Draught</u> beer</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup <b>each</b> of diced carrots or sweet potatoes, and celery</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 cups diced Yukon potatoes</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">6 slices of bacon</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/4 teaspoon<b> each </b>allspice and celery seeds</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon brown sugar</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 bay leaves</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon <b>each</b> of marjoram, thyme, and Rosemary</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup beef stock and 1 cup chicken broth (use low sodium)</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1-14.5 oz can diced roasted tomatoes with garlic and basil </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/3 cup water mixed with 3 tablespoons flour</li></ul></span></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Directions:</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a zip-loc bag add ½ cup flour and shake beef cubes</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a frying pan brown beef cubes in 2 tablespoons of hot olive oil and set aside.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cook bacon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Remove some of the grease from the pan. In the same frying pan, sauté mushrooms, minced garlic, and onions until caramelized about 3-4 minutes.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a crock pot or slow cooker add browned beef cubes, beef and chicken broth, canned tomatoes, flour paste mixture, carrots, potatoes, celery, mushroom mixture, spices, bay leaves, tomato paste, brown sugar, and yes, don't forget the beer!!</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Cook on low heat covered for about 4 hours until carrots, potatoes, and celery are tender and crisp. </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Discard bay leaves before serving.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYwPB-DriixF_CuHRnq_ma33VbOHD-lLSEWO_H3bcbs2eNHFk68N1aMsU9do2Gk3sHwd0j80QsrTto76F9i4B7TyaKDp0faheSRE9mygZ51YRU7LKVJaXcLMIf0AgdLPnwKqqJ93u6ExY2rGYXD-qUtW6f_jiafEUbF9oQsta9xhWTfTxrtCFREWF1FJi/s1080/Irish%20stew%203-5-24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYwPB-DriixF_CuHRnq_ma33VbOHD-lLSEWO_H3bcbs2eNHFk68N1aMsU9do2Gk3sHwd0j80QsrTto76F9i4B7TyaKDp0faheSRE9mygZ51YRU7LKVJaXcLMIf0AgdLPnwKqqJ93u6ExY2rGYXD-qUtW6f_jiafEUbF9oQsta9xhWTfTxrtCFREWF1FJi/w400-h300/Irish%20stew%203-5-24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></li></span></ul></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-10168955959463656292024-03-04T08:05:00.000-08:002024-03-04T08:13:03.060-08:00Irish Blackberry Crumble Cake<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> <b style="color: #333333;">Blackberry Irish Crumble Cake</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">We all know that Peter Rabbit had to miss out on supper because of his escapades while Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail enjoyed a meal of bread, milk, and blackberries.</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9ttWqzrgYVNBWHHU-oanQOJdVjszIo6Sem0DcpSKBH9J_Qm0NseAfkLLOdwkqn-0jU9LiiGmJhUI07fXMejEhDWRoOLZsM8ocvwltkjhSoZ7kBQAhEETMMnyCiq2kvPuZcdkiXDfKw-C3GZs58hapIiVvEZWKzxrnoFUgfQnA6m8Kh11GVA30vtNoiUg/s320/flopsey%20mopsey%20andcottontail%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="260" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9ttWqzrgYVNBWHHU-oanQOJdVjszIo6Sem0DcpSKBH9J_Qm0NseAfkLLOdwkqn-0jU9LiiGmJhUI07fXMejEhDWRoOLZsM8ocvwltkjhSoZ7kBQAhEETMMnyCiq2kvPuZcdkiXDfKw-C3GZs58hapIiVvEZWKzxrnoFUgfQnA6m8Kh11GVA30vtNoiUg/s1600/flopsey%20mopsey%20andcottontail%20(1).png" width="260" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">So I saved a blackberry treat just in case Peter Rabbit feels better soon. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivK6BvXf-62SLFRbxRBTXVmSlMYj9kfsW9LY888NrMWcA840CLy4ODtKJzC1hBNrmrUuz9YmT_Cb8yUg9LpfLuCd2sB0HPGMXbE0GM7VPwwxHNTUZuXERfaktLwBCAuBEJp9KT5oiQTZhr_Itbz3WtWGqX_HhTXAGeJBomWmcC0dg-yUF68LuHa3hZ0wgN/s320/peter%20rabbit%20sick%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="320" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivK6BvXf-62SLFRbxRBTXVmSlMYj9kfsW9LY888NrMWcA840CLy4ODtKJzC1hBNrmrUuz9YmT_Cb8yUg9LpfLuCd2sB0HPGMXbE0GM7VPwwxHNTUZuXERfaktLwBCAuBEJp9KT5oiQTZhr_Itbz3WtWGqX_HhTXAGeJBomWmcC0dg-yUF68LuHa3hZ0wgN/s1600/peter%20rabbit%20sick%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Did you know that Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail were all girls? (true fact) </span><br style="font-weight: 400;" /><b>Blackberry Irish Crumble Cake</b></span></b></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv09T9d0LH9f54ba3dhyphenhyphenp6I0PZ5AtqUN86Kltlh89nVPhfw7i4CmDIGge2QrEF_lLcRajbNrsisJ4MI-JTETvXhi7ZaIQk5pJ9gK-_qL8FHbfRydBP2tu8h7nns2aGlRjW2XIOVkmiktTqSifogMp1bOKZNo_IrzIepMuG1O6ZbNNBX4ngFF_ks9TduFNX/s400/blackberry%20crumble%20001%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv09T9d0LH9f54ba3dhyphenhyphenp6I0PZ5AtqUN86Kltlh89nVPhfw7i4CmDIGge2QrEF_lLcRajbNrsisJ4MI-JTETvXhi7ZaIQk5pJ9gK-_qL8FHbfRydBP2tu8h7nns2aGlRjW2XIOVkmiktTqSifogMp1bOKZNo_IrzIepMuG1O6ZbNNBX4ngFF_ks9TduFNX/w400-h300/blackberry%20crumble%20001%20(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></div></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook’s notes</b>: Recipe adapted from <a href="https://www.blogger.com/cookingonthefrontburners.com">cookingonthefrontburners.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1-1/4 cups white sugar, divided</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup blackberries (pint container)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon nutmeg</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2-1/2 teaspoons Saigon cinnamon, divided</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">¾ cup cooking oats</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup all-purpose flour</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">½ teaspoon salt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup of milk</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">½ teaspoon almond extract</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon lemon juice</span></li></ul></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions</b>:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Mix 1/4 cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg. Toss the berries in the cinnamon sugar mixture and set aside for 20 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Mix the brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, small butter pieces, and oats together and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Can use a food processor for this step. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar with the flour, salt, and baking powder together.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add the milk, lemon juice, and almond extract to the flour mixture and stir until blended.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Grease an 8 x 8 pan baking dish or quiche dish; pour the milk/flour mixture into the dish. The batter will be thin and be sure to spread it evenly.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Place the cinnamon-sugared blackberries on top of the floured mixture. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Top the berries with the refrigerated oat, butter, and brown sugar mixture.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top and the berry mixture is bubbling.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve warm and splurge with a scoop of ice cream and consider adding a few pops of raspberries. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZMEmbsD-4oLFh_-2fllarYGtXzW16WFdeEaIPi-B75ZrHXUl717RFcqhDCvBdm19uyzMY2vr9BG8Xcp97fJ_t5wpr3bZIC_jLNcaPyNeMdd0KR6nJ7Wp42JHLddTa8uDhtSnMWrdceP2fNVGEICzuehlQfrQi6OdRCphehfX28Ekdsx6IemxMUUE1cW0/s320/blackberry%20crumble%20015%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16.335px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 604.4px;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-47540011833816533292024-03-03T11:24:00.000-08:002024-03-03T11:25:09.332-08:00Colcannon<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNuj4-afmZGf6ZmbqbZQfOKA5P8ZiHQ1_tIlJOf99l6OQ_N0lVaPEx-evAwIUzYGYSyXjqZF1T-PMZm23LgzZoqNewTf5Q-Bn93bEpeys5sGf0r_OJhj4GWFCIl5QEGZlKgld-t_Fqq-ad8m4wvXYw3cKnJsGZ-eg9kBmTVhHtYrXoIyg6-EFLmUgiTm1/s320/leprechaun%20jig%20(1)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="241" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNuj4-afmZGf6ZmbqbZQfOKA5P8ZiHQ1_tIlJOf99l6OQ_N0lVaPEx-evAwIUzYGYSyXjqZF1T-PMZm23LgzZoqNewTf5Q-Bn93bEpeys5sGf0r_OJhj4GWFCIl5QEGZlKgld-t_Fqq-ad8m4wvXYw3cKnJsGZ-eg9kBmTVhHtYrXoIyg6-EFLmUgiTm1/s1600/leprechaun%20jig%20(1)%20(1).jpg" width="241" /></a></div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>YOU'LL BE DOING AN IRISH JIG WITH EVER READY'S IRISH-THEMED RECIPES THIS WEEK. </b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDkhjSslZsLOFQ7WHqZP9qAVhfqAb4d5LJpfIx4b4j9ECHmFgNViIePDFvb3xJPeMgVXdjib_uU2Un4MBHmcu5apBM4EOk0Y9Ftu1TqZHlzbAW2XSmolGs9UPKN5oc59BxplnLPwhL_qkGK7JSCorELxXrauZxVNIARbHlISwlKUFqXHp17tsa1nPyo2G/s273/COLCANNON%20005%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="273" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDkhjSslZsLOFQ7WHqZP9qAVhfqAb4d5LJpfIx4b4j9ECHmFgNViIePDFvb3xJPeMgVXdjib_uU2Un4MBHmcu5apBM4EOk0Y9Ftu1TqZHlzbAW2XSmolGs9UPKN5oc59BxplnLPwhL_qkGK7JSCorELxXrauZxVNIARbHlISwlKUFqXHp17tsa1nPyo2G/w400-h292/COLCANNON%20005%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with bits of kale or cabbage incorporated. The word “colcannon” comes from the Gaelic term</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">“cal ceannann” translates to: white-headed cabbage. It is also believed to be a derivative of the old Irish “cainnenin” translated as garlic, onion, or leek.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Colcannon with Kale and Cheddar</span></b></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook's notes</b>: Recipe adapted from <a href="http://cuisineathome.com/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;">cuisineathome.com</a> April 2016 and serves 4-6.<br /><b>Ingredients:</b><br /><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1-1/2 lbs. Yukon Golds, halved and cubed</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup diced green cabbage</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup finely chopped kale</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">6 slices of bacon minced </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 garlic cloves, minced </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 tablespoons butter, divided</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">3/4 -1 cup sweet onions, diced</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 cup warmed half and half</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/4 teaspoon <b>each</b> ground mustard and dried dill</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/8 teaspoon paprika</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Salt and pepper to taste</li></ul></span></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Directions:</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cover potatoes with water and cook until fork tender about 15 minutes.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a frying pan melt 1 tablespoon butter and saute onions, garlic, cabbage, and kale until limp but not too soggy, stirring frequently.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Remove the cabbage mixture and set aside. In the same frying pan cook bacon to crispy. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble. </span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Drain potatoes and return back to the pan. Add sauteed mixture, half and half, cheese, spices, and crumbled bacon with 1 tablespoon of butter.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use a mixer and beat until smooth. May need to add more cream. Salt and pepper to taste.</span></li></ul><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-c_I6BB86cL5DUPftxcmdtsZbdEBA8fFhkAeNZQCRhfv75fCvnnt-HE8V4L4HTXcTbYl8VqmCyUcI_0Dcf7MvFKgIuM83VYYsYBtjpaLkkjOMRQpWpLIxDx8iQU5w7z_rI7eH19l3MJc_21IINv15TSJ6269gvY9kF6gu7we5joV8y_aX7SoNKiN6wV4/s200/up%20next%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="196" data-original-width="200" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-c_I6BB86cL5DUPftxcmdtsZbdEBA8fFhkAeNZQCRhfv75fCvnnt-HE8V4L4HTXcTbYl8VqmCyUcI_0Dcf7MvFKgIuM83VYYsYBtjpaLkkjOMRQpWpLIxDx8iQU5w7z_rI7eH19l3MJc_21IINv15TSJ6269gvY9kF6gu7we5joV8y_aX7SoNKiN6wV4/s1600/up%20next%202.png" width="200" /></span></a></div><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Blackberry Crumble</span></b></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-16113504810853231482024-02-29T22:19:00.000-08:002024-03-01T09:38:30.687-08:00You're in Luck<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYT_OME7fOgjqncMue9dAofELoRILkOrAdChQcK8igS1KQsjI3MGDd4TbAtBlW6a3bOSNyJKtREDusH4UDmE9hUhW7eiYjjgwnldftcRlM-BhQ8FoMDKagj6zMpKXEY8ZPC6Zi6ueOS3vE93CWXb7ISDP94lFVM4Pjz6v_jbPnG607fH-W2-gDAMq2zW0/s596/welcome%20march.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="451" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYT_OME7fOgjqncMue9dAofELoRILkOrAdChQcK8igS1KQsjI3MGDd4TbAtBlW6a3bOSNyJKtREDusH4UDmE9hUhW7eiYjjgwnldftcRlM-BhQ8FoMDKagj6zMpKXEY8ZPC6Zi6ueOS3vE93CWXb7ISDP94lFVM4Pjz6v_jbPnG607fH-W2-gDAMq2zW0/s320/welcome%20march.jpg" width="242" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This may be your lucky month.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKV40OzQtuNqU0wPxGyApO4h4ZzawfNtVRFdWH0KAHRywohzKEydHJo69vct1pY8Ep40stxjGwzZLv_3yUYw7tayLNHseMAwkPqvhcLXAhCXl5Y18mzMyLeeYWMHJekcli89A5X5MB6n6t7R8rwtv0F0kgsM448EhLgg5cJfa8oGUYPffLsEmRpH_NqcN4/s200/lucky%20charm%20(2).gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="200" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKV40OzQtuNqU0wPxGyApO4h4ZzawfNtVRFdWH0KAHRywohzKEydHJo69vct1pY8Ep40stxjGwzZLv_3yUYw7tayLNHseMAwkPqvhcLXAhCXl5Y18mzMyLeeYWMHJekcli89A5X5MB6n6t7R8rwtv0F0kgsM448EhLgg5cJfa8oGUYPffLsEmRpH_NqcN4/s1600/lucky%20charm%20(2).gif" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>March is a memorable month. It has </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">a lot going for it...consider these dates but know there are many more </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">wacky, bizarre celebrating type of days out there.</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;">March 1 NATIONAL PIG DAY</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;" /></span><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oL-3hox7ZXY/WpirONckvqI/AAAAAAAAzQI/3qQj9oF-vbcRf8bEQJwdRonAxsA6WPoGgCLcBGAs/s1600/national%2Bpig%2Bday.jpg" style="color: #336699; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oL-3hox7ZXY/WpirONckvqI/AAAAAAAAzQI/3qQj9oF-vbcRf8bEQJwdRonAxsA6WPoGgCLcBGAs/s200/national%2Bpig%2Bday.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="200" /></a></div><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">March 2 DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY and annual date for READ ACROSS AMERICA </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvqEyICl5RESO8MLqMp3pZYp-Ge1A75W2P3pw0NRdDTckB_3zJd-4CibGN8jLK12aHrQF1IOEcfgI0TohncPSWnTCjbb6cBnAbFGq_9XLgEQFcJEIOB8agvXARZAtdWYrJR4PpHtxPkx1EdT8mRUcYBvyQZh1cv96ycehNJSm_heqvrtwqCWzAS0PE-cX/s1200/read%20across%20america%20today.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvqEyICl5RESO8MLqMp3pZYp-Ge1A75W2P3pw0NRdDTckB_3zJd-4CibGN8jLK12aHrQF1IOEcfgI0TohncPSWnTCjbb6cBnAbFGq_9XLgEQFcJEIOB8agvXARZAtdWYrJR4PpHtxPkx1EdT8mRUcYBvyQZh1cv96ycehNJSm_heqvrtwqCWzAS0PE-cX/s320/read%20across%20america%20today.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: justify;">March 10 th DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: justify;">March 14th PI DAY</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: justify;">March 15th IDES OF MARCH</div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: justify;">March 17th ST. PATRICK'S DAY </div></span></span><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MbvqijVqnMc/Wpis7sSyuJI/AAAAAAAAzQU/SLg0EmsRyi8fvfZ5-dZVnioMqqz-WOBPgCLcBGAs/s1600/leprechaun-irish-source_ser.jpg" style="color: #336699; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="350" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MbvqijVqnMc/Wpis7sSyuJI/AAAAAAAAzQU/SLg0EmsRyi8fvfZ5-dZVnioMqqz-WOBPgCLcBGAs/s200/leprechaun-irish-source_ser.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="150" /></a></div><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: start;" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">March 19th SPRING STARTS</span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;">Women's History Month is a month-long observance.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;">You can see a </span><span style="color: #333333;">little something for everyone in March.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-align: start;">You're in luck today with an unexpected recipe. </span><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;">Ina Garten posted her Irish Soda Bread recipe in the issue of <i>Food Network Magazine 2018</i>. Recently I came across it tucked away in my recipe folder. I adapted it slightly since she did not include an Ever Ready addition of raisins and caraway seeds soaked in Irish Whiskey. Serve warm out of the oven with butter. YUM so DELICIOUS! </span><br style="text-align: start;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkfMqka5umLO7VuIlgYAt_n1i4LACgJ_ZIJ86ai4NVOberTDhhEeilPY6au1w4X0yliIGKWO9gb-bffWPpIVrmdd1xZOho0XvFJzwK_QI-Ous1e46uf4vn73Y8G9zvXl3egUNuY6wkk4Pzk2pSNVa_JOd_hsHzC6UByKYM3telzOVTnaMQiTBi6GYGwVP/s400/irish%20soda%20bread%20now.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="400" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkfMqka5umLO7VuIlgYAt_n1i4LACgJ_ZIJ86ai4NVOberTDhhEeilPY6au1w4X0yliIGKWO9gb-bffWPpIVrmdd1xZOho0XvFJzwK_QI-Ous1e46uf4vn73Y8G9zvXl3egUNuY6wkk4Pzk2pSNVa_JOd_hsHzC6UByKYM3telzOVTnaMQiTBi6GYGwVP/w400-h266/irish%20soda%20bread%20now.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b>Irish Soda Bread</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333;"><div style="text-align: start;"><div><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup of raisins</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 teaspoon caraway seeds</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">4 tablespoons Irish whiskey</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">4 cups of flour</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">4 tablespoons white sugar</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 teaspoon baking soda</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon baking powder</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 teaspoon cinnamon</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 cup butter softened</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 cup buttermilk+1 tablespoon </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 large egg</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">1 tablespoon melted butter</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">2 tablespoons buttermilk</li></ul></div><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: start;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7MjaBkWRaaI/VPY5tGQtyiI/AAAAAAAAca4/XdUXcOhs0n8/s1600/pastry%2Bblender.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #336699; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7MjaBkWRaaI/VPY5tGQtyiI/AAAAAAAAca4/XdUXcOhs0n8/s1600/pastry%2Bblender.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" /></a><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment. Mix the raisins/currants with the caraway seeds and whiskey, and let them soak for 15 minutes. </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. </li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Work in butter with a pastry cutter until it resembles a coarse meal. Spoon the raisin-whiskey mixture into the flour mixture. Whisk 1 cup of buttermilk, vanilla, and egg until blended. Add to flour mixture.</li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until all is incorporated. Form the dough into a round shape and place it on a prepared baking sheet. </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon melted butter with 2 tablespoons buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture and reserve this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf. </li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Brush the loaf with the reserved buttermilk/butter mixture once during baking time. </li></ul></div><div style="text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-79350899616175554202024-02-28T21:11:00.000-08:002024-02-28T21:12:29.175-08:00Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsD3ppn4SNWUBVdxECvsAWlH0eV67PzlVuYriH5Hw2I8y9uxCrPeWnFQuthUdAbEwvI_SKDSgQgpv02BHEyrV3qBAtULn8mK_c1EYyfT3J5tEwwOmrXJkqfwdljlRsq4fX0xBJolqMHe2-nABl1X7YrB-s8BcL-xaBZ15Jfd4POgg-kMHDDN1V47Z9o_5/s429/leap%20year%20day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="429" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsD3ppn4SNWUBVdxECvsAWlH0eV67PzlVuYriH5Hw2I8y9uxCrPeWnFQuthUdAbEwvI_SKDSgQgpv02BHEyrV3qBAtULn8mK_c1EYyfT3J5tEwwOmrXJkqfwdljlRsq4fX0xBJolqMHe2-nABl1X7YrB-s8BcL-xaBZ15Jfd4POgg-kMHDDN1V47Z9o_5/s320/leap%20year%20day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div>Celebrate the day with a sweet treat with a wee bit of green. Happy Birthday to those who have waited 4 years to celebrate the "real" day.</div></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies<br /></b></span><p></p><p><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KqhfLt33V5dy6rhC-M1OO-4Iz4nIr_P_MnxINYuyLSdY_vT5xm8-ZngKSWUkveJOYRebEMYG9hyphenhyphenIxe7PrAZVNDqrR7uuFBjxX47_w5XNHgkI6XiWsMrXk8j-rTQL_a3jtGnTFlX7gBBmSZen8Ca4bcHJlaYBrTkzobOr13_VjH62VRmzgtQiOTnqVcjj/s400/choclate%20oreo%20cookies%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="400" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KqhfLt33V5dy6rhC-M1OO-4Iz4nIr_P_MnxINYuyLSdY_vT5xm8-ZngKSWUkveJOYRebEMYG9hyphenhyphenIxe7PrAZVNDqrR7uuFBjxX47_w5XNHgkI6XiWsMrXk8j-rTQL_a3jtGnTFlX7gBBmSZen8Ca4bcHJlaYBrTkzobOr13_VjH62VRmzgtQiOTnqVcjj/w400-h306/choclate%20oreo%20cookies%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Who knew there could be one more cookie recipe out there to try. This one is a keeper and I declare it absolutely delicious! Raise your hand if you like a chocolate cookie and a bit of mint flavor for March. The cookies are rich and decadent. They have a few fun mix-ins with chocolate chips and chopped-up mint Oreo cookies. The refreshing mint twist is SO good!<br /> The recipe is adapted from <a href="https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/twopeeasandtheir%20pod">twopeeasandtheir pod</a> and makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies. <br /><b><br />Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies</b><br /><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup butter, at room temperature</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup granulated sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup light brown sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 large eggs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1-1/2 cups chopped mint Oreo cookies (can use Thin Mints)</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXIC4y0MbgfXOXhbaC52qG1IHGZ8PZUv7Nk91RbYL3OQpbWaYTmYQrOCIKH_1qj-CBi1IhAeDacndU3PQpzjZeLqOauocZ2QUCn8GoGJTUDGMonqnNrMbtCPw4ob87L371OKS9heJ7MQL0cyL3e3HJZO7n5fm_mxvFEew-ponL4y3xlc-TKWMXN8Rbw/s320/thin%20mint%20cookies%20(1).jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXIC4y0MbgfXOXhbaC52qG1IHGZ8PZUv7Nk91RbYL3OQpbWaYTmYQrOCIKH_1qj-CBi1IhAeDacndU3PQpzjZeLqOauocZ2QUCn8GoGJTUDGMonqnNrMbtCPw4ob87L371OKS9heJ7MQL0cyL3e3HJZO7n5fm_mxvFEew-ponL4y3xlc-TKWMXN8Rbw/s1600/thin%20mint%20cookies%20(1).jpg" /></a></span><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Optional sea salt for sprinkling on cookies</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use a food processor to coarsely chop cookies.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa in a medium bowl. Set aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cream the butter and sugars together with a stand or hand mixer until smooth. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.</span></li><li>Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don't over-mix.</li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Stir in the chopped Oreos and chocolate chips. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Place in the freezer for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Roll cookie dough into 2-inch balls and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake cookies for 9 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges, but still soft in the center. Don't overbake. Remove from oven and let sit on a baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes. Move to a cooling rack and cool completely.</span></li></ul></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhFhAGzAXvbZfcf9cb1LcqJa2TxEYfm6_Tekr-WjKwgL9E6wUSEYtZciu9N1m8OGxNLia4rjKG3kcqmYLxyjPf-PO5HLR_PuqhZEJ7g5uZIMmY3YxIIDwvRqIg7qlKqyetlblEPXHVRdD3qRaCVWuZvK_L_g0jHJgmmnh4zA3yZ6bAV9Li6nsyFZwLEb2/s1440/seasonal%20plate%20March%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhFhAGzAXvbZfcf9cb1LcqJa2TxEYfm6_Tekr-WjKwgL9E6wUSEYtZciu9N1m8OGxNLia4rjKG3kcqmYLxyjPf-PO5HLR_PuqhZEJ7g5uZIMmY3YxIIDwvRqIg7qlKqyetlblEPXHVRdD3qRaCVWuZvK_L_g0jHJgmmnh4zA3yZ6bAV9Li6nsyFZwLEb2/w400-h300/seasonal%20plate%20March%2024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The cookies went well with a Taco Spaghetti dinner.</span></span></div> <br /> </div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-92088158226193221442024-02-26T07:00:00.000-08:002024-02-26T07:00:18.368-08:00Taco Spaghetti<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrE5ejak1ErlqV4oZxIaPKhwC6_Q-kzZm6JyhSxa8c8h0vqoIQg6mjNyqbRBvHEAwP-vvqTN1HAgJST2r8MiaJoK9zs4AycbWAsMWqUeL75dqlaukgPM62ARhF5dS5xIHQj1dT9TXHOuLxyZ7S48dfMPemCpWVNX5TzYFek4Y0R96gp4Yrj6eA8mUPhO0/s200/Mexican-Fiesta%20(1)use%20this.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="173" data-original-width="200" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrE5ejak1ErlqV4oZxIaPKhwC6_Q-kzZm6JyhSxa8c8h0vqoIQg6mjNyqbRBvHEAwP-vvqTN1HAgJST2r8MiaJoK9zs4AycbWAsMWqUeL75dqlaukgPM62ARhF5dS5xIHQj1dT9TXHOuLxyZ7S48dfMPemCpWVNX5TzYFek4Y0R96gp4Yrj6eA8mUPhO0/s1600/Mexican-Fiesta%20(1)use%20this.png" width="200" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Start your week with a Mexican Fiesta One Pot Meal-Taco Spaghetti. It joins two classic family favorites, spaghetti, and tacos, for an easy weeknight meal that is bound to become a winner in your home. This dish is loaded with taco-seasoned beef, two types of cheese, and tomatoes for an explosion of flavor you’ll love! And one of the best parts it's a one pot meal with customizable options. <br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIot3Z8VItvlnwPXer9S6DzWs7NEv-bczpYLMnSFxLNkWeDGKz5Pu1vzE49hC_k5Mx46dJJ08hI9-ec-o-irAHaI2JXF7au2eySoyxs767iYfgi5fXG3dxVmhbDILqz9EStkBXZXNYq4l3odaDJWHOwFOtNoYnEwU1CYl2sn6srKL5nS5GvFfXd5pHTjp/s1080/bowl%20spaaaghetti.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfbfc; color: #525252; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIot3Z8VItvlnwPXer9S6DzWs7NEv-bczpYLMnSFxLNkWeDGKz5Pu1vzE49hC_k5Mx46dJJ08hI9-ec-o-irAHaI2JXF7au2eySoyxs767iYfgi5fXG3dxVmhbDILqz9EStkBXZXNYq4l3odaDJWHOwFOtNoYnEwU1CYl2sn6srKL5nS5GvFfXd5pHTjp/w400-h300/bowl%20spaaaghetti.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook's Notes: </b>The recipe is adapted from <a href="http://dammdelicious.net">dammdelicious.net</a> and </span><a href="http://carlsbadcravings.com" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">carlsbadcravings.com</a> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">and serves 4 but ingredients can easily be increased. </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You can customize it by adding in chopped tomatoes, frozen roasted corn, and black beans.</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Ingredients:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 pound ground beef (85%)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup diced sweet onions</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 minced garlic cloves</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 1.25-ounce package of taco seasoning</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 10-ounce can Rotel Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons tomato paste</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 cups water</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup chicken or beef broth</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 oz cream cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 Roma tomato, diced</span></li></ul></span><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef. onions and garlic cloves. Cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; stir in taco seasoning. Drain excess fat.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Wipe the pan clean and return the crumbled meat back into the pan. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Stir in canned Rotel Tomatoes, tomato paste, spaghetti, water, broth and cream cheese. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Remove from heat and top with cheese and diced tomato. Cover until melted, about 2 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve immediately.</span></li></ul></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvwSULMsUdiemePMAP3up2l5MAUxlqxG40zb3nzC-qpyz4CRTsvsVbnr2sAFdIZGQu1bgF2VzW6G1dBK6GqVOLFEW1dFbdSx2sDRgG_W3YW-fey-08Ywrtm67k9YFdCnTEJXbDTZqygMM8NDmGPNZXo8slUy2jNhOpLNnEKyhhk1qLsDm3l3WCEjYuwF0/s1440/pan%20sphatetti.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvwSULMsUdiemePMAP3up2l5MAUxlqxG40zb3nzC-qpyz4CRTsvsVbnr2sAFdIZGQu1bgF2VzW6G1dBK6GqVOLFEW1dFbdSx2sDRgG_W3YW-fey-08Ywrtm67k9YFdCnTEJXbDTZqygMM8NDmGPNZXo8slUy2jNhOpLNnEKyhhk1qLsDm3l3WCEjYuwF0/w400-h300/pan%20sphatetti.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkjEaeqjmM1yO_p8JKTLocr_KYzWWX7SNAecnEdH0sML2eAgAIM4L5sIB2yShHaf2vyC9asZZiTXMM11THLVhTgsnIVmbi_eJysCTSH7BLI5b5LQpA_TcpMo9dbuKDiv0e-Q-1HFBk_eEYjwQ-tf8siZxhyphenhyphenxlNdsTD6P9bdcVtyEJTPzDQTiQ3C13BzXI/s374/have-a-marellous-monday-happy-monday%20(1).gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="374" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkjEaeqjmM1yO_p8JKTLocr_KYzWWX7SNAecnEdH0sML2eAgAIM4L5sIB2yShHaf2vyC9asZZiTXMM11THLVhTgsnIVmbi_eJysCTSH7BLI5b5LQpA_TcpMo9dbuKDiv0e-Q-1HFBk_eEYjwQ-tf8siZxhyphenhyphenxlNdsTD6P9bdcVtyEJTPzDQTiQ3C13BzXI/s320/have-a-marellous-monday-happy-monday%20(1).gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-83960022419599119802024-02-25T07:07:00.000-08:002024-02-25T07:18:08.242-08:00It's All About The Cherries <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8VTkyzJdqsck5kl3gW8ZxV3oW_s7v2lbatNhcx4WgBbBskwDepFGiXFXbziktjgYmoXQSzSacLFSZAdYPfQeZ4UvI-E0Ewx2nGSXUu7KZeuQHWta5tgk7aR-S4hq0xR8Gj32XNPIyK8A3ANNGFkBzQnYbbw0-BPYexBKWlRaDfWgPqKWsRHNInPv4cA7/s200/cherry%20tree%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="153" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8VTkyzJdqsck5kl3gW8ZxV3oW_s7v2lbatNhcx4WgBbBskwDepFGiXFXbziktjgYmoXQSzSacLFSZAdYPfQeZ4UvI-E0Ewx2nGSXUu7KZeuQHWta5tgk7aR-S4hq0xR8Gj32XNPIyK8A3ANNGFkBzQnYbbw0-BPYexBKWlRaDfWgPqKWsRHNInPv4cA7/w245-h320/cherry%20tree%20(4).jpg" width="245" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The cherry tree myth is the most well-known and longest-enduring legend about George Washington. In the original story, when Washington was six years old he received a hatchet as a gift and damaged his father’s cherry tree. When his father discovered what he had done, he became angry and confronted him. Young George bravely said, “I cannot tell a lie…I did cut it with my hatchet.” Washington’s father embraced him and rejoiced that his son’s honesty was worth more than a thousand trees.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ever Ready missed celebrating George Washington's birthday on February 22. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">With one extra day this month, there's now more time for baking "all things cherry". </span></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQLoJWI8h443HQDtyLx117uNdsbPMPQtuHFp6VuDIVPhyphenhyphen1Tt_Ei0SXGV4lC7vrfLkUn6WQC4b1jInFaTSa7RHL76ip-ozLSq6ampD8Zr0vNSgWi89mHHnf5NLMDCeO87V8fBagnJK5h8F7jc-CdrGLHZbqvD_oPwrfagRG_C8cIAF0-TXprC_AQy_7OlR/s2592/trsay%20mini%20cheescakes.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2592" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQLoJWI8h443HQDtyLx117uNdsbPMPQtuHFp6VuDIVPhyphenhyphen1Tt_Ei0SXGV4lC7vrfLkUn6WQC4b1jInFaTSa7RHL76ip-ozLSq6ampD8Zr0vNSgWi89mHHnf5NLMDCeO87V8fBagnJK5h8F7jc-CdrGLHZbqvD_oPwrfagRG_C8cIAF0-TXprC_AQy_7OlR/w400-h248/trsay%20mini%20cheescakes.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></b><b>Cook's notes: </b>When a small bite will do. It's basically three incredible desserts in one; chocolate, cheesecake, and pie. Doesn’t get much better than that, right? Enjoy!<br />The recipe makes 1 dozen and be sure to use quality chocolate for this recipe e.g, Ghirardelli 60% cacao. You will need 12 foil cupcake liners. I used a jarred variety of cherry fruit filling rather than canned. <br /><b><br />Cookie Ingredients</b>:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">15-18 Oreo cookies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3-4 tablespoons melted butter</span></li></ul><b>Cheesecake Ingredients</b>: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2/3 cup sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons cocoa powder</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/8 tsp. salt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">12 oz. cream cheese (1-1/2 pkg.) softened</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup bittersweet or semi-sweet chips, melted and cooled slightly</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 cup <b>each</b> heavy cream and sour cream</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 large eggs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Optional 1 tablespoon Kirsch (cherry brandy) another fruit brandy or apple juice</span></li></ul><b>Topping Ingredients</b>: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup heavy cream</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon powdered sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon almond extract </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 jarred cherry pie topping</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrjy9xSJPiFskzrLJeIx9Jk1QAmwOW1kUTT89lcM-RPBe-lOcxtQ6PEbhp4XRMB2rff60AEH_kuY3bb9sPMELX2q2GdTNP-uSWOiK4jKI2_5Hi8Cd4CNqGOi_rXu67BUWJH52XpV-0Hlofnj63jzH9x8abjwhEEbahNeW_ZOBfUe2lP218rqcY85n-kHV/s200/mini%20cheesecakes%20018.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="145" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrjy9xSJPiFskzrLJeIx9Jk1QAmwOW1kUTT89lcM-RPBe-lOcxtQ6PEbhp4XRMB2rff60AEH_kuY3bb9sPMELX2q2GdTNP-uSWOiK4jKI2_5Hi8Cd4CNqGOi_rXu67BUWJH52XpV-0Hlofnj63jzH9x8abjwhEEbahNeW_ZOBfUe2lP218rqcY85n-kHV/w232-h320/mini%20cheesecakes%20018.JPG" width="232" /></a></div><b>Cookie Crust and Cheesecake Filling Directions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use a food processor to finely grind cookies. Stir in butter to mix. Line a standard-size muffin tin with foil liners. Divide cookie crumbs among 12 liners, about a heaping tablespoon. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Pat down the crust and bake for 4 minutes. Set aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a small bowl stir together sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a mixing bowl add softened cream cheese, sugar/cocoa mixture, melted chocolate, heavy cream, and sour cream, and beat until combined. Add in eggs one at a time, vanilla and Kirsch if using. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Tap the bowl on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Divide batter among foil liners (they will be full almost to the top). Tap the pan a couple of times to make sure no air bubbles.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bake for 15 minutes or until the centers jiggle just slightly.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cool for an hour and refrigerate for a few hours. </span></li></ul></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br />Topping Directions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters, beat cream, powdered sugar, and extract. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add cherry fruit filling and topping just before serving.</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NsjI3-Ha_gVS1GyHc2ckb_nEMo0LGGmqwP6wzdIZdhQ4zmxgf1EIrsmPMUUcHBC5qqlx8GcO8klVq_XO9YStI0jMXg0a68OpyvWovba_S9WnDvK36F8FVj_oPpGgl7wRMuO7KCwv4mtU3L6FuL8rBefXaD8yFQNxkxml0NMMF5KcsgcSbocxL5NY63l3/s2304/filtered%20mini%20cheescakes.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2304" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NsjI3-Ha_gVS1GyHc2ckb_nEMo0LGGmqwP6wzdIZdhQ4zmxgf1EIrsmPMUUcHBC5qqlx8GcO8klVq_XO9YStI0jMXg0a68OpyvWovba_S9WnDvK36F8FVj_oPpGgl7wRMuO7KCwv4mtU3L6FuL8rBefXaD8yFQNxkxml0NMMF5KcsgcSbocxL5NY63l3/w400-h300/filtered%20mini%20cheescakes.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMhm3KeMDtsji7I27qkqRck8nckcJDQZeLsLKCqtVH9Ow1NdY4Ru6GLbm1_yykuqF9RhWCLsDAr2FEEUff2kiLfSQqCZdRYGlGCawk-bWAVUXa6ijBCbaRoVb47Hcu2Or4sZPzSNXJC1ZDvaU73wpJKqLCWtMp5U-8nXHNgjaYvk7hSeA3KkjohMXW3gZ/s396/up%20next%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="396" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMhm3KeMDtsji7I27qkqRck8nckcJDQZeLsLKCqtVH9Ow1NdY4Ru6GLbm1_yykuqF9RhWCLsDAr2FEEUff2kiLfSQqCZdRYGlGCawk-bWAVUXa6ijBCbaRoVb47Hcu2Or4sZPzSNXJC1ZDvaU73wpJKqLCWtMp5U-8nXHNgjaYvk7hSeA3KkjohMXW3gZ/w200-h124/up%20next%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>TACO SPAGHETTI</b></div><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRL0KOuB5k91rxD1A54aJVwswoGjnkHrFCQLTzODciCdOnwP0nw7liZ_Zti4FClfww0be6Y7TAI99eMjzIVhLkqyCNOL9DPJkroxrE8jIYPGZOn6ipkqHpPnP4inL3jUp2mz2v1hpNC76bNHS7fZxuypVHeKh6I97Sr2hOGGhKUriY3tQRQ6v-LXeY_4d/s320/Happy-Sunday-2%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="319" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRL0KOuB5k91rxD1A54aJVwswoGjnkHrFCQLTzODciCdOnwP0nw7liZ_Zti4FClfww0be6Y7TAI99eMjzIVhLkqyCNOL9DPJkroxrE8jIYPGZOn6ipkqHpPnP4inL3jUp2mz2v1hpNC76bNHS7fZxuypVHeKh6I97Sr2hOGGhKUriY3tQRQ6v-LXeY_4d/s1600/Happy-Sunday-2%20(1).jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-17183743733783977322024-02-22T08:22:00.000-08:002024-02-22T08:49:23.605-08:00Italian Orzo Vegetable Soup with Sausage and Spinach<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKI75LDCzbqZ4ceoxKUowGa_taxCObM7OxrUiqGH0TUHzQIKYxKh-aAChlD651IYGx4jXQjbjEkGNzWeLHjOZPBtR-n1xONHeGP-8znAi4GnYuaKsEVk48VLRJmsiPtOM3IYyBPZe9KhookUCDOM7ihuui1BtkZncQEzlAld_cK31YUGBlsrtThvkdZb8v/s242/soup%20family%20quote%20(1)%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="242" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKI75LDCzbqZ4ceoxKUowGa_taxCObM7OxrUiqGH0TUHzQIKYxKh-aAChlD651IYGx4jXQjbjEkGNzWeLHjOZPBtR-n1xONHeGP-8znAi4GnYuaKsEVk48VLRJmsiPtOM3IYyBPZe9KhookUCDOM7ihuui1BtkZncQEzlAld_cK31YUGBlsrtThvkdZb8v/w320-h275/soup%20family%20quote%20(1)%20(1).png" width="320" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook's notes:</b> While you can never have too many cookie recipes the same could also be said of soup. It's the perfect course for any meal. We all have our favorites and one of mine is an Ever Ready Special <b>Italian Orzo Vegetable Soup with Sausage and Spinach.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMejldRczQARQ8bG7m3OW0h5ghbw16us1zGGUWVaJzht51VKfjJ50k9LwQcJgoXmFTbd4XwzbJO5PagiWzQUD30GyrksDEn93vhj7-lRUNLQRcaoYDJpDa96MPpA4AIgUQlm4MY1V9X-VTffcq7uwCfZcnOmiDpCGjNYgSXajRHaw_ZRf5wrZ4tb8rPVU/s400/bowl%20soup%20Italian%20Orzo%20soup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="400" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMejldRczQARQ8bG7m3OW0h5ghbw16us1zGGUWVaJzht51VKfjJ50k9LwQcJgoXmFTbd4XwzbJO5PagiWzQUD30GyrksDEn93vhj7-lRUNLQRcaoYDJpDa96MPpA4AIgUQlm4MY1V9X-VTffcq7uwCfZcnOmiDpCGjNYgSXajRHaw_ZRf5wrZ4tb8rPVU/w400-h326/bowl%20soup%20Italian%20Orzo%20soup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></b>It's simple, flavorful and hearty. You probably have most of the ingredients on hand. It's comforting to have a simmering pot of soup on hand no matter what the weather. For easier prep cook Italian sausage ahead as well as chopping veggies. Omit the meat and the recipe makes a great vegetarian soup. Pair the soup with cornbread, your favorite sandwich, or crusty artisan bread. The recipe serves 6.<br /><b>Ingredients:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 -1/2 cups cooked Italian sausage, crumbled</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup<b> each</b> of diced, sweet onions, celery, carrots, mini sweet red and yellow peppers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">8- 10 cups chicken broth, low sodium </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 can (14 oz. ) fire-roasted diced tomatoes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1-1/4 cups <b>dried</b> orzo or whole wheat orzo pasta or another small pasta</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon <b>each</b> thyme, oregano. rosemary, basil</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon parsley flakes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">4 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed (1/2 of a 5 oz. bag)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sea Salt and pepper to taste</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Grated Parmesan cheese</span></li></ul></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Directions:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Heat olive oil in a large soup or stock pot.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add in onions, celery, carrots, peppers and garlic.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Saute for 2 minutes, stirring often. Cover and reduce to low heat. Sweat vegetables for 5-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Uncover and add broth, canned tomatoes, orzo, seasonings, and cooked sausage. Bring soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in spinach leaves and cook until spinach is wilted about 2-3 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve soup warm with grated Parmesan cheese.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">To reheat use more chicken broth if the orzo has absorbed a lot of liquid.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>POSSIBLE VARIATIONS</b>:<br />This Italian Sausage, Orzo and Spinach Soup recipe is incredibly flexible with regards to variations. So feel free to experiment with whatever ingredient swaps or additions sound good. For example, feel free to…Make it spicy: I highly recommend using good-quality spicy Italian sausage, if you would like your soup to have some heat. Or you can also double the amount of crushed red pepper flakes used here. (Or if you prefer a milder soup, you can halve or omit the amount of crushed red pepper flakes entirely.) Other ideas include:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add extra veggies: Feel free to toss in any other mild soup-friendly veggies that you have on hand, such as bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus or peas.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add beans: Feel free to add in a can of your favorite beans (rinsed and drained) for some extra protein.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use a different protein: Shredded or diced chicken, ground beef, chicken sausage, or vegan sausage.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use a different pasta shape: Really any kind of pasta will work here, but I would recommend some sort of smaller bite-sized pasta shape if you do not have orzo.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use different greens: Kale or collard greens would also be delicious in place of the baby spinach.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Use quinoa: If you would like to lighten up the soup a bit and make it gluten-free, you can also substitute quinoa (rinsed and drained) for the orzo.</span></li></ul></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTp9Mh-fakDZ45qG7zTZjR9mn-mmtnYYGM2H47NHgSBJxR7bAxjBc7hGyKpduLuFxFjBGSc3qw6WS4srSJd9tNuauhhhTzqnVHSElKmgx7vq-iP36nLVufoOz6mdK-DSGg9Imo-sFCQ7L9fGfmnUkS3lUUpftT1BGT-57SVApr4_Vep-eRgBKcjjxXXcbB/s252/soup%20de%20jour%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="252" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTp9Mh-fakDZ45qG7zTZjR9mn-mmtnYYGM2H47NHgSBJxR7bAxjBc7hGyKpduLuFxFjBGSc3qw6WS4srSJd9tNuauhhhTzqnVHSElKmgx7vq-iP36nLVufoOz6mdK-DSGg9Imo-sFCQ7L9fGfmnUkS3lUUpftT1BGT-57SVApr4_Vep-eRgBKcjjxXXcbB/s1600/soup%20de%20jour%20(1).jpg" width="252" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><br /></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-41354879818304346692024-02-20T07:50:00.000-08:002024-02-20T07:55:09.371-08:00Taco Tuesday<p> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add a twist to your Taco Tuesday menu</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRXr_vfY3jfNPVcGQ6G2v4JAQTayrlQJ1XOf7H8D8_kMrNcGyVzzMvr0GE0I8mU47CuDi0PiIkN-g0qkAXtJXF_d93d6FLN-qMZ5XtMGS2aUiykAnT45tZ6a9fyxTzoBehs8uotdomNBUtzvpyAbq06W1EGuLmEEycyAmyKYCl8v9zvK_K9rHWFjoR9c0/s480/taco%20tuesday%20gif.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRXr_vfY3jfNPVcGQ6G2v4JAQTayrlQJ1XOf7H8D8_kMrNcGyVzzMvr0GE0I8mU47CuDi0PiIkN-g0qkAXtJXF_d93d6FLN-qMZ5XtMGS2aUiykAnT45tZ6a9fyxTzoBehs8uotdomNBUtzvpyAbq06W1EGuLmEEycyAmyKYCl8v9zvK_K9rHWFjoR9c0/s320/taco%20tuesday%20gif.gif" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">with <b>Breakfast Tacos, a customizable meal. </b></span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Breakfast Tacos are filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, bits of sausage, cheese, tomato, and a sprinkle of green onion for a delicious breakfast treat. Top the tacos with your favorite salsa and a side of sliced avocados. YUM AND YUM!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrNkzjcqe7RlnAkFTA2RgLfMX3ed4r7Pju49MS6eVI10fozoFapnozuFMwEDoLFS3NZdVLCtUnzLd-nHBfSzgZubrKM3B_DgZgWS4UAINBDBXM8-PfTJSQE28ASrGfvQjzgSQ363joSwX5YFMc6tzBxVp9X73_dwm2ivKJ8keoRTr0bMFbW4vN34A2Wt3/s1080/brunch%20taco.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrNkzjcqe7RlnAkFTA2RgLfMX3ed4r7Pju49MS6eVI10fozoFapnozuFMwEDoLFS3NZdVLCtUnzLd-nHBfSzgZubrKM3B_DgZgWS4UAINBDBXM8-PfTJSQE28ASrGfvQjzgSQ363joSwX5YFMc6tzBxVp9X73_dwm2ivKJ8keoRTr0bMFbW4vN34A2Wt3/w400-h300/brunch%20taco.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">These ingredients are enough for three tacos using mini pita bread. Have all ingredients prepped ahead for easier assembly. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">4 eggs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/3 cup cooked sausage, crumbled</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 cup milk</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon butter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/3 cup <b>each</b> of diced cherry tomatoes and mini red peppers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon cumin or elote seasoning </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3 mini pita bread slices (4-inch size flax, oat bran, and whole wheat)</span></li></ul></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Directions:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a blender add eggs, spices, and milk. Mix well. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Melt butter in a medium-sized fry pan.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add egg mixture and quickly add in onions, peppers, cheese, and tomatoes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cook eggs until almost set on a medium-low setting. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Remove the frying pan from the warm burner. Cover to keep warm. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Microwave pita bread wrapped in a damp paper towel for 10 seconds.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Divide egg mixture among 3 pita slices. Fold and secure with a toothpick. Serve with your favorite salsa and a side of fruit. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQSnhRzJ9x9zQeH8b9ndrkHZEJ0pRpVRArsI8YWz-A4Yvw6MVZe3sil9wwaR35_RRrTZKvD7-S0OmQwhAJSSe-Ng4gH3kFr478wgt_PL3Yb2Dch2oHtboh8oc6txKCcVYAA85TS8ivy25_f23W8lnwHhax4C4H7A8tC7ec2OwCOs1wXJQGLCqTTXDNLEy/s571/winie%20the%20pooh%20kindness.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="457" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQSnhRzJ9x9zQeH8b9ndrkHZEJ0pRpVRArsI8YWz-A4Yvw6MVZe3sil9wwaR35_RRrTZKvD7-S0OmQwhAJSSe-Ng4gH3kFr478wgt_PL3Yb2Dch2oHtboh8oc6txKCcVYAA85TS8ivy25_f23W8lnwHhax4C4H7A8tC7ec2OwCOs1wXJQGLCqTTXDNLEy/s320/winie%20the%20pooh%20kindness.jpg" width="256" /></a></div></span></li></ul><br /></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-76995132869101405352024-02-19T08:16:00.000-08:002024-02-19T09:45:20.483-08:00Book Review Across the Narrows<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQrb-9wrtCBx9T5XJF57Q647VoDMDXwgaD_nq-T5dgbsTNCjSrsndZziT6qGNRF1kbXHjsHqdGR0CBkhWOvYvus4K1iqiZok5AJqDfjjtsCynZ2T5wCoLD7Uv_mgjUjhAP_n8O63ljn8mTDG6aj2mbvNW7GowwrKjzGZ8OpwqVNGXDBq8oyJNgml0JUuH/s475/acroos%20the%20narrows.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="307" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQrb-9wrtCBx9T5XJF57Q647VoDMDXwgaD_nq-T5dgbsTNCjSrsndZziT6qGNRF1kbXHjsHqdGR0CBkhWOvYvus4K1iqiZok5AJqDfjjtsCynZ2T5wCoLD7Uv_mgjUjhAP_n8O63ljn8mTDG6aj2mbvNW7GowwrKjzGZ8OpwqVNGXDBq8oyJNgml0JUuH/w259-h400/acroos%20the%20narrows.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">“<span>Across the Narrows”
is author Martha Burns's mother Alice's story of her search for truth about the tragic events that impacted their family decades ago. Burns tells Alice's story with a compassionate voice inspired by real family events. She
writes from the heart, engaging readers with carefully crafted
sentences. It takes a skilled writer to be able to write a plausible story while weaving in events and information uncovered in research. As dark family secrets unravel throughout the story
there exists the need for family members to learn forgiveness for their healing to begin. The novel is a sweeping
family saga spread out over decades. </span>
</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The novel begins with Ruby's story in
1924 just after giving birth to a stillborn named Faith. The following year she gives birth to her last baby Alice, the author's mother. Ruby
comes to the realization of how societal norms have trapped her in a
certain role compounded by the frustration of wanting to be a
writer. A loveless marriage with her Colombian husband Juan spurs
her on to sue for legal separation. But her efforts are thwarted with
a counter lawsuit resulting in Juan being granted custody of their
six children. He flees the state with the family leaving Ruby abandoned and
heartbroken.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The core of the story is
Ruby who has to learn forgiveness and how to trust others again while
crafting out a different life than she ever imagined for herself. Halfway through the novel, the story transitions into Alice's narrative. She's on a
quest for answers trying to locate her mother Ruby and to uncover the "why" of being abandoned as a 5-year-old. Despite their reconnection in later years Ruby and Alice find reconciliation requires forgiveness. Alice discovers her mother Ruby has taken on an unexpected role and a satisfying one as a braille teacher and fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a writer.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>As the reader, I became
emotionally involved in the story. When Ruby and Alice reconnected the story's narrative switched from Ruby to Alice, I had hoped to learn
more about Ruby's adult life and what her conversation might have
been like with her daughter Alice. For me, it was a missing piece I was looking for. The book title references the
Verrazzano Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn. It spans </span>the Narrows, a body of water linking the New York Harbor with the Lower New York. The bridge became symbolic to the story as Burns <span>drove her
mother Alice over to Brooklyn seeking answers to their family history. It was here in Brooklyn that Alice and her daughter discovered Alice's childhood home, the Green-Wood cemetery where Faith was buried, and the church where Alice's father once was a pastor. Their Brooklyn visit helped put closure on some past events. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">"Across the Narrows" is a beautifully written and heartfelt story that needs to be on your winter/spring book reading list. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbxjPp3MSNQfhKMS4mrHemlip6OSCmEuWodJuvRgf6_GLKBeobIf7sYSJGy0QH3rMBCpmgVsrGyz4b72kv1CsFxP2UfoZwEOTxPzWqdTZFC7Tsd_6TzVmvkVzBGpEcwpzdR3u9q16wPLZDLRb2w5mfS2X8uqbkCc1CKX29jtekmI28A8ifM1z_YIyO2Rb/s738/opensans%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="663" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbxjPp3MSNQfhKMS4mrHemlip6OSCmEuWodJuvRgf6_GLKBeobIf7sYSJGy0QH3rMBCpmgVsrGyz4b72kv1CsFxP2UfoZwEOTxPzWqdTZFC7Tsd_6TzVmvkVzBGpEcwpzdR3u9q16wPLZDLRb2w5mfS2X8uqbkCc1CKX29jtekmI28A8ifM1z_YIyO2Rb/w179-h200/opensans%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).png" width="179" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>ALL ABOUT THE AUTHOR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHWbBMWwBXqXx4Eww0FumWLhrQzuYtx8yspGgSKHJOavNq4zP3nGFECPzUGepC9Efu6JWUl0zcYfO2f_prpnSq6UhkFG4is0bxggCwcr9oVtvwCXKysQjUOLtxLOkZlFumWQ3mOtJFrAwV0HkPOJulF5K-c6mLwlPYW7NOELuA_VGOVHZKdXexYPC_DHp/s400/Martha%20Burns%20Author%20HEADSHOT%20Photo%206%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHWbBMWwBXqXx4Eww0FumWLhrQzuYtx8yspGgSKHJOavNq4zP3nGFECPzUGepC9Efu6JWUl0zcYfO2f_prpnSq6UhkFG4is0bxggCwcr9oVtvwCXKysQjUOLtxLOkZlFumWQ3mOtJFrAwV0HkPOJulF5K-c6mLwlPYW7NOELuA_VGOVHZKdXexYPC_DHp/s320/Martha%20Burns%20Author%20HEADSHOT%20Photo%206%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div></b></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Martha Burns, a native of New Mexico, earned a Doctor of Letters with distinction from Drew University and won the Faulkner-Wisdom Gold Medal for Short Story. Martha is the mother of two daughters and now has four grandchildren. She has lived and worked in La Luz, New Mexico, New Jersey, Hawaii, California, and Switzerland and now lives in Santa Fe with her husband and two Jack Russell Terriers. Her first novel, Blind Eye, was a finalist for the Spur Award for Contemporary Fiction. Her new novel "Across the Narrows" will be released on February 27, 2024. She is pleased to be back at work on her third novel set on Oahu, Hawaii in the summer of 1985.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Check out her website <a href="https://www.marthaburnswriter.com/">https://www.marthaburnswriter.com/<br /></a><br /></span><br /><p></p></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-23734902408712479912024-02-18T09:02:00.000-08:002024-02-18T09:20:44.123-08:00Brioche French Toast <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73X3dLh74cB4ZoLybOpqG9xP_LKx1DhjkbIGhUFKg5DUGwuDVU0zB5oKNJYzKah-6dEw3uXBouno5v6ruDCvg99xxPA4NB009zEnWDiekAIEifkyi4ZLSMBkiR30HjLEMFAFtKVjzA_A4JGYmqvrgqRtGaNViO_PmJ5kUlEJj9j-d5u0abMJM2lFmNQvX/s220/bugs%20bunny%20sunday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73X3dLh74cB4ZoLybOpqG9xP_LKx1DhjkbIGhUFKg5DUGwuDVU0zB5oKNJYzKah-6dEw3uXBouno5v6ruDCvg99xxPA4NB009zEnWDiekAIEifkyi4ZLSMBkiR30HjLEMFAFtKVjzA_A4JGYmqvrgqRtGaNViO_PmJ5kUlEJj9j-d5u0abMJM2lFmNQvX/s1600/bugs%20bunny%20sunday.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Be sure to start your day with a breakfast of </span></div><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Brioche French Toast</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDW5mNSt973UyFUqCm62kGxao_xFSbqR0WOA2IhD6j5I1H94IY4ES0ZkKB10d1npmPY2ubG_ej7St-N8lRF4tb2ptbBLMldhFt2s3iKTI9VjZcP7LqVW7N4G7wyusaEEHPwbBV3mkY7K8gG8UzPO7jZ27fFSEaZ0ihXzM2Y1678McH6MjV0mu4UfjaNM1/s1080/french%20toast%20sue.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDW5mNSt973UyFUqCm62kGxao_xFSbqR0WOA2IhD6j5I1H94IY4ES0ZkKB10d1npmPY2ubG_ej7St-N8lRF4tb2ptbBLMldhFt2s3iKTI9VjZcP7LqVW7N4G7wyusaEEHPwbBV3mkY7K8gG8UzPO7jZ27fFSEaZ0ihXzM2Y1678McH6MjV0mu4UfjaNM1/w400-h300/french%20toast%20sue.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Cook's Notes: </b>Brioche bread is hands down the best bread for French toast, in my opinion. It is rich, buttery, and fluffy, and makes the most amazing French toast. It is definitely a very indulgent bread, but SO worth it! If you want the best French toast, start with the best bread! You can find brioche at most bakeries and some grocery stores carry brioche too. If </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">you can’t find brioche bread, you can use Texas toast, Challah, or French bread. They are all good options. If you need the recipe to be gluten-free, make sure you use gluten-free bread.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cooking Tip</b>: To avoid soggy French Toast remove 8 pieces of bread and place on a baking sheet 2 hours ahead to dry out. Turn the bread once during this time </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The recipe makes 8 pieces of French Toast and was adapted from <a href="twopeasandtheirpod">twopeasandtheirpod</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingr</b></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>edients:</b> <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">4 large eggs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup whole milk or half and half </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1- 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or 1 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Pinch of salt </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">8 slices Broche bread </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Butter for griddle </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Maple syrup, powdered sugar, and berries for serving, bacon as a side if desired</span></li></ul></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions:</b> <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees. Coat the griddle with butter. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, half of the cinnamon, and salt in a shallow pan or pie plate. Whisk until well combined. Can use a blender for this step. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Dip each side of the bread in the egg mix and place on a preheated griddle or fry pan. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cook the French toast until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve the French toast warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and berries, if desired.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you want a crispier French toast slice place it in a toaster before serving. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Note-to keep the French toast warm, heat the oven to 200 degrees. Place a wire rack on a large baking sheet and place the French toast on the rack. Keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes.</span></li></ul>The following post is a wrap-up from Valentine's Day and could be just the special drink you were looking for your next gathering. It is made with just 6 ingredients.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2VAv5XSJLI8OvnOCEGpK_hM9MP7yZdux9v6-VDaRGMSRoXhcL5pr-qqg7NdbY6I-nd_1yamPSqL1ar6ZHxEaWVxA14T9wQ0Zj8EEE_UWsJWIpK5neGJKKwvoIpK3VizyS8Nm3FAZtB9r8g9Vc_SncM6yurafIL8viDZhXEzoIDfQGPDRO9MkifhyBOXH/s544/drink%20nowmartini.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="544" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2VAv5XSJLI8OvnOCEGpK_hM9MP7yZdux9v6-VDaRGMSRoXhcL5pr-qqg7NdbY6I-nd_1yamPSqL1ar6ZHxEaWVxA14T9wQ0Zj8EEE_UWsJWIpK5neGJKKwvoIpK3VizyS8Nm3FAZtB9r8g9Vc_SncM6yurafIL8viDZhXEzoIDfQGPDRO9MkifhyBOXH/s320/drink%20nowmartini.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chocolate Martini</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAi5SLwcErBGYRmAzXut3Pk73-pxzyCvMl5AOEnnTgBW5j-wktYz37zMKWX3_0YZm7vlVVRn-3mArR14VxB-o6L-7DRXY7p65xNuEJ3HXFbKL5m4ZSV3vmPgLcy140uQh5URgYmJI3r2f2xsm1cKxit7mRWISOnz0ujArbSMXSPF6hGlKCYEJKFPcvcXoq/s597/martini%20today.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="591" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAi5SLwcErBGYRmAzXut3Pk73-pxzyCvMl5AOEnnTgBW5j-wktYz37zMKWX3_0YZm7vlVVRn-3mArR14VxB-o6L-7DRXY7p65xNuEJ3HXFbKL5m4ZSV3vmPgLcy140uQh5URgYmJI3r2f2xsm1cKxit7mRWISOnz0ujArbSMXSPF6hGlKCYEJKFPcvcXoq/w396-h400/martini%20today.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Cook's Notes:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is the recipe above but add in three more ingredients; chocolate syrup, grated chocolate, and ice. If you go to youtube there are many how-to instructions.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCqf5nPDypuvJ-tY2eaEk5nI02q0lWBuRftGG6MN1kFIfEghlvMZRhJWcIJh_0r02sYK2HWsuDsX7x2FvXkvcY9GxCfPFz3w_8lqdT1rvX7r96Cu6-lRsT-41XH34aXJU83pUVdBl3hvb1mML8pi59nyOgnZTOOlJBnhMXnsPSsTRNmkHhk6CDbon6tqr/s800/GJ-107300-Hershey-Squeeze-Chocolate-Syrup-24-Oz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCqf5nPDypuvJ-tY2eaEk5nI02q0lWBuRftGG6MN1kFIfEghlvMZRhJWcIJh_0r02sYK2HWsuDsX7x2FvXkvcY9GxCfPFz3w_8lqdT1rvX7r96Cu6-lRsT-41XH34aXJU83pUVdBl3hvb1mML8pi59nyOgnZTOOlJBnhMXnsPSsTRNmkHhk6CDbon6tqr/s320/GJ-107300-Hershey-Squeeze-Chocolate-Syrup-24-Oz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Directions:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Place martini glasses in the freezer to chill for a few hours.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">When ready to begin note you will be making one cocktail at a time in a standard cocktail shaker.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">1. Place ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and add the following</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><b>3 oz. Baileys Irish cream, 1 oz. vodka, 2 oz chocolate liqueur</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">2. Remove glasses from the freezer and place some chocolate syrup on a plate. Rub the rim of the glass in the syrup and swirl the syrup inside the glass and in the bottom using the chocolate syrup bottle to create swirls.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">3. Give the cocktail shaker several good shakes and pour liquid into the glass.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">4. Grate chocolate with a microplane over the drink and serve. You could use chocolate sprinkles instead of grating chocolate.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XwUqjEgHyY_h3ysX5DCAvzmYVMe6_muuBUSTtJJ4HbPZlPehCnfm9Ie6Z7sfxaioewZiUREzGuEHp-FAKfh2Ng_WHb-mUaayT9F5PxVZ40I1wXrgwqOvdv09m-BAor9V-0PqDBIhSuYuR5hn9rCeTigI88-Qzg3wiAbHLAVOJjxpd0cJoKJlVZLmfM_u/s400/martini%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XwUqjEgHyY_h3ysX5DCAvzmYVMe6_muuBUSTtJJ4HbPZlPehCnfm9Ie6Z7sfxaioewZiUREzGuEHp-FAKfh2Ng_WHb-mUaayT9F5PxVZ40I1wXrgwqOvdv09m-BAor9V-0PqDBIhSuYuR5hn9rCeTigI88-Qzg3wiAbHLAVOJjxpd0cJoKJlVZLmfM_u/w300-h400/martini%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-43593269102514938142024-02-16T20:31:00.000-08:002024-02-16T20:31:35.104-08:00Mardi Gras Wrap up<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNsiaxL6ll_aDTa9Zmc5K64TqsoXRD-pcZilfFlykrx-ep6XLCeRfaZfnmpQeYigmwgrdg1i5aBVolal0-EE2mruxIW6RcYtZw9cxJcAT88ifVEk3Kp6Y-VwJEUYGA9FZMyIZ-Zb3XEZkzwvLcrIRmLeJTCc7VgJKbd3NAQU8ExvPQC-DN_pSUxX4PdBo/s320/mardi%20gras%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).gif%20mask%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNsiaxL6ll_aDTa9Zmc5K64TqsoXRD-pcZilfFlykrx-ep6XLCeRfaZfnmpQeYigmwgrdg1i5aBVolal0-EE2mruxIW6RcYtZw9cxJcAT88ifVEk3Kp6Y-VwJEUYGA9FZMyIZ-Zb3XEZkzwvLcrIRmLeJTCc7VgJKbd3NAQU8ExvPQC-DN_pSUxX4PdBo/s1600/mardi%20gras%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).gif%20mask%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">Both Mardi Gras and masquerades often call for elaborate masks and finery.</span><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;"> Mardi Gras conjures up images of jesters, beads, Bourbon Street, New Orleans, green and gold and purple, and noisy, loud festivities. A sizeable group of 18 decided a quick trip to New Orleans was not happening so our hosts Ann, Dennis, Toni and Tom came up with a great alternative throwing their own Mardi Gras party. And no one had to drive more than 4 miles to reach their house. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">Well, this is a group that went "full out" with outfits, food, decor, and glitz. Some went thrift shopping for their outfits and some hit the order button on Amazon. I jumped on this party idea quickly when I found on Amazon the perfect hat that lit up. Sorry this photo does not show the feature when posted. But it was an awesome purchase. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcb6eOakRGSf3wd_LJcTZ1vG__7gWW9kmv2hh-JRhAIbjOnl-A8rZ6vvNek6fKUKtjBcjpbAARIGwPeXSM2JWxY2i_d0hx66QVhs-bE0G0IO9CJEQE42o8tbpBOm9mhRYa2H3GonjWdme8HtwJHT30ec5rsFtitAsGMU8sC5T-wOvBwwYGWzuvoWJZU0A/s1080/sue%20and%20hat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcb6eOakRGSf3wd_LJcTZ1vG__7gWW9kmv2hh-JRhAIbjOnl-A8rZ6vvNek6fKUKtjBcjpbAARIGwPeXSM2JWxY2i_d0hx66QVhs-bE0G0IO9CJEQE42o8tbpBOm9mhRYa2H3GonjWdme8HtwJHT30ec5rsFtitAsGMU8sC5T-wOvBwwYGWzuvoWJZU0A/s320/sue%20and%20hat.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">Enjoy some of the photos and note how "fancy" some of the men were dressed. Looks like their wives did a bit of extra shopping. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOO7L_Z3pI2M9ndYqyY6INLysmOxwJBWWfdU8o_PEWbC0QlAYTtjz0OHJ_9HPfFNzcZHuoVfMBbIYWxUcwniE5JMkc8XeeU5VKvDubyesV1B676NuB5KvFQ0mbhizKNyQncKVGKzhnGkDl3cJL92pU4tFLVBw5dXh0DNXfpsR2JF7ies1siVacWmV1ksGz/s936/annmd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOO7L_Z3pI2M9ndYqyY6INLysmOxwJBWWfdU8o_PEWbC0QlAYTtjz0OHJ_9HPfFNzcZHuoVfMBbIYWxUcwniE5JMkc8XeeU5VKvDubyesV1B676NuB5KvFQ0mbhizKNyQncKVGKzhnGkDl3cJL92pU4tFLVBw5dXh0DNXfpsR2JF7ies1siVacWmV1ksGz/w246-h400/annmd.jpg" width="246" /></a></div> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KGHkLKgr9w2FA9XVXrR_HhHwqjphsMqnS0jfLLzsMdoSu-YixtJ4e7R1aqJQYt4Bk6euk2SWzGCiRZ4GxuvTUO8d4oukIiwvJ3jmajI171llmbbh0NV0wqa2WbZenUYa5-qeSdq6uih4f-7Ujvx_k83ZIMJ53kBnawanWlmRZpvTMl3oyVpAnlSTHiq4/s931/toni%20mg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="710" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KGHkLKgr9w2FA9XVXrR_HhHwqjphsMqnS0jfLLzsMdoSu-YixtJ4e7R1aqJQYt4Bk6euk2SWzGCiRZ4GxuvTUO8d4oukIiwvJ3jmajI171llmbbh0NV0wqa2WbZenUYa5-qeSdq6uih4f-7Ujvx_k83ZIMJ53kBnawanWlmRZpvTMl3oyVpAnlSTHiq4/w305-h400/toni%20mg.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHRzcPaft2DTiR6VCUgFmhiY1r5zeacQW_Tr-3vpdbk9fn5qE-oF3LNi4Viv0KlJU8LyU-hoPJ1_BIe69-hC7fYCxf28KXg0WG_pvVlk10upf3RN4NaAOSax7gmM2ehySyPYv1Zc8prd4XwVj34i72A0aG87thhpPkDp7U4xzGvEeATY79K6dAFay9o7q/s1441/guys%20outside%20md.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHRzcPaft2DTiR6VCUgFmhiY1r5zeacQW_Tr-3vpdbk9fn5qE-oF3LNi4Viv0KlJU8LyU-hoPJ1_BIe69-hC7fYCxf28KXg0WG_pvVlk10upf3RN4NaAOSax7gmM2ehySyPYv1Zc8prd4XwVj34i72A0aG87thhpPkDp7U4xzGvEeATY79K6dAFay9o7q/w300-h400/guys%20outside%20md.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6y_ChdPiNX1RLSG-FpaqiGn4WxdQtJsHg-XpwxxFbHgl82RIH2ydSjIYKohuLprqPXVo9kAtDCX1oQbF3HFv4E0aA2ZZa8vcszGcSXCCAKksjoyvmgNk6WpVj8dtfkb3vmZHI7bAj1h_WkjYCldXhCLizl0KOxo92J2uTwvuoa8U-hOovtBJBwjIsA1tW/s1080/clare%20outside%20md.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6y_ChdPiNX1RLSG-FpaqiGn4WxdQtJsHg-XpwxxFbHgl82RIH2ydSjIYKohuLprqPXVo9kAtDCX1oQbF3HFv4E0aA2ZZa8vcszGcSXCCAKksjoyvmgNk6WpVj8dtfkb3vmZHI7bAj1h_WkjYCldXhCLizl0KOxo92J2uTwvuoa8U-hOovtBJBwjIsA1tW/w400-h300/clare%20outside%20md.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxWX5rXrSW3e5PbGvXR6vu46F6KNADJf5DeivODki79hGbIJmueNj24BUVZ2BHhTfjR8UH6l2eHE1wzeIIdqwksr554h9j5Nb5VhsUJEECmDCFFRTWKdhVPqXxIl3Cu8E3TigfN8D4mNBhkfYoWUUo9cDfFnwvLNSDrYvImHi7FoDQ-W1IVLOmGyYCLSV/s1080/martha%20md.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="589" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxWX5rXrSW3e5PbGvXR6vu46F6KNADJf5DeivODki79hGbIJmueNj24BUVZ2BHhTfjR8UH6l2eHE1wzeIIdqwksr554h9j5Nb5VhsUJEECmDCFFRTWKdhVPqXxIl3Cu8E3TigfN8D4mNBhkfYoWUUo9cDfFnwvLNSDrYvImHi7FoDQ-W1IVLOmGyYCLSV/w219-h400/martha%20md.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsJD7bD8Ds1c5W2MCYeb2vATSf1tF4VQ2Oy3WGX39D32qZzxtTYP4ydxnf5XAuhHMScxJJP4aOsaSqvCB_NwmkkLCMyttlVESGUjZnjPyrPsQ_CF2D4Q1zaTiRnwB7t1kAmp4K3lW9lELKwtZpVQ9aoZ1-RkWShcIOX2lNRQs8hA6QuYcLXnjet4eAi4a/s1080/sue%20mardi%20g.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsJD7bD8Ds1c5W2MCYeb2vATSf1tF4VQ2Oy3WGX39D32qZzxtTYP4ydxnf5XAuhHMScxJJP4aOsaSqvCB_NwmkkLCMyttlVESGUjZnjPyrPsQ_CF2D4Q1zaTiRnwB7t1kAmp4K3lW9lELKwtZpVQ9aoZ1-RkWShcIOX2lNRQs8hA6QuYcLXnjet4eAi4a/w400-h400/sue%20mardi%20g.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">There was no shortage of food and drinks with many authentic New Orleans dishes to sample. The evening was off to a roaring start serving a New Orleans signature beverage Hurricane Drinks and Moscow Mules. My first and no doubt will be my last baking attempt at a King's Cake. What I did discover about this cake was it was essentially a yeast coffee cake bread with a cinnamon nut brown sugar filling. Unfortunately, mine was overbaked. And it was good to know that a baby planted inside the cake was safely rescued and not swallowed. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiev_KjpU6KmmBMgGGWq2miidILOFD7Y7EYc8T3TFD9k7Ys9nUcAnkMQuCWU-ZeUs2g0V_0587Dd5UECjQzCqjlMEj5bnnclbLKkgO6Sb8QGrjl5gy4iTyCazoOxS9XzPs189ChY0B1mQdVwsV0xoalre9CTKsh4TRSjObMa5bUWFPdC-x1A44VeB4zep-z/s1045/cake%20king.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1045" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiev_KjpU6KmmBMgGGWq2miidILOFD7Y7EYc8T3TFD9k7Ys9nUcAnkMQuCWU-ZeUs2g0V_0587Dd5UECjQzCqjlMEj5bnnclbLKkgO6Sb8QGrjl5gy4iTyCazoOxS9XzPs189ChY0B1mQdVwsV0xoalre9CTKsh4TRSjObMa5bUWFPdC-x1A44VeB4zep-z/s320/cake%20king.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>What I did have more success with was the rice, beans and sausage dish I brought. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNq_Tjt4GEqs1Qe0DWrsjcJY9zNGlplCpmuRRLK_R72Ig-IH_hcEzuPko6ZnhbqqzeFzCsoEmIeeOfU4FiCaIwoodRU8WywE0zyjGW9YyoShTaHb_BKjCctbQgvh2KGKG78ihUkfA-GknrCaRTbjqOv5-3otHaIQSRBX5Z-XwJD0uY1F3IYVceSDcdlqBE/s1080/rice%20and%20beans%20dish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNq_Tjt4GEqs1Qe0DWrsjcJY9zNGlplCpmuRRLK_R72Ig-IH_hcEzuPko6ZnhbqqzeFzCsoEmIeeOfU4FiCaIwoodRU8WywE0zyjGW9YyoShTaHb_BKjCctbQgvh2KGKG78ihUkfA-GknrCaRTbjqOv5-3otHaIQSRBX5Z-XwJD0uY1F3IYVceSDcdlqBE/s320/rice%20and%20beans%20dish.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>What a fun time had by all. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSz5TKTKJYyqaMSiijycchr33Nbja0OXJ2Dm_06iKN_1RYQBv4bw41avgic6k0HRPCinRQMhElcXTJuMP1visHzfTAWNDwHAOQrLVviqjJzSkc5FSXUhIsvYh6taciJE2WpD7Bo493GjFA-BTjxvYjInutJT0ezICORd2Mi43oWGJgLZ7zKpwdf4Rznd4p/s1080/MD%20colllage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSz5TKTKJYyqaMSiijycchr33Nbja0OXJ2Dm_06iKN_1RYQBv4bw41avgic6k0HRPCinRQMhElcXTJuMP1visHzfTAWNDwHAOQrLVviqjJzSkc5FSXUhIsvYh6taciJE2WpD7Bo493GjFA-BTjxvYjInutJT0ezICORd2Mi43oWGJgLZ7zKpwdf4Rznd4p/w400-h400/MD%20colllage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Watch for Sunday's posting, a video on <i>How To Make A Chocolate Martini, </i>a Valentine special. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tzte4cxV4SJze3GqIX6LDGFRskQpHd_sLu7rDp_fjBfJsMUespllbtyOOmWVaBoEJWoUq-FMffMleh3NezyiDqBCaR6TN36_BEM14lzmDkLgFpyaRpgBCtT2Ell67g9GdLjhIzyPHdUUoSApmxGDyXjEDSkw6PMaue4P9DIcDEvlAi8iXqvfeh5dFtPr/s1080/martini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tzte4cxV4SJze3GqIX6LDGFRskQpHd_sLu7rDp_fjBfJsMUespllbtyOOmWVaBoEJWoUq-FMffMleh3NezyiDqBCaR6TN36_BEM14lzmDkLgFpyaRpgBCtT2Ell67g9GdLjhIzyPHdUUoSApmxGDyXjEDSkw6PMaue4P9DIcDEvlAi8iXqvfeh5dFtPr/w300-h400/martini.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-36756993880259187272024-02-15T06:59:00.000-08:002024-02-15T06:59:03.635-08:00Roasted Vegetables and Salmon with a Maple Mustard Sauce<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVKXHv-HlnnVs15o0POR6o24eITjg3Mk4MkO-jUg-o08cQg90QxxI0N60OXpW8xcJMa140lVLeJ78V5uuPP6Gbt60fkGymMNCqq6L3lOMFNQAc882eaYy2q7LWAOUB9AL28CZeQOAif6aSSx6WLN3Jb5f_-z1Fe_Z1L6byQx8-Lyop5xbs5MLLTljZE0H/s173/heart%20healthy%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="115" data-original-width="173" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVKXHv-HlnnVs15o0POR6o24eITjg3Mk4MkO-jUg-o08cQg90QxxI0N60OXpW8xcJMa140lVLeJ78V5uuPP6Gbt60fkGymMNCqq6L3lOMFNQAc882eaYy2q7LWAOUB9AL28CZeQOAif6aSSx6WLN3Jb5f_-z1Fe_Z1L6byQx8-Lyop5xbs5MLLTljZE0H/s1600/heart%20healthy%20(2).jpg" width="173" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">February is American Heart Month. The annual celebration began in 1963 to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease. A presidential proclamation pays tribute each year to researchers, physicians, public health professionals, and volunteers for their tireless efforts in preventing, treating, and researching heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S.<br />Nearly one in four people who die each year die from heart disease. High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are the leading risk factors, and one out of two Americans has at least one of these.<br /><i>Information from Huffington Post April 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc34ohtqA-EEJy9iMW4Ic0nwqCH8XVvUsh6GWyF0FvOBbUFVHofjMST4_Wtm9H3z_xUT6672Yf9PSE7vjdUd-qNDQcFqWXNucuZ4_5ym2dEh7-OL8_fN5-s5EtuXzuUKnzGreGoa77j2Tv6MWrYzc0cyGmKozAzK_TKjJYaeJeaHKokZ6u44OpLyVELNEr/s320/heart%20healthy%20logo%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="320" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc34ohtqA-EEJy9iMW4Ic0nwqCH8XVvUsh6GWyF0FvOBbUFVHofjMST4_Wtm9H3z_xUT6672Yf9PSE7vjdUd-qNDQcFqWXNucuZ4_5ym2dEh7-OL8_fN5-s5EtuXzuUKnzGreGoa77j2Tv6MWrYzc0cyGmKozAzK_TKjJYaeJeaHKokZ6u44OpLyVELNEr/s1600/heart%20healthy%20logo%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div></i></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">With that being said, hands down research shows the Mediterranean diet which emphasizes lean protein like fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dairy and using extra virgin olive oil is a sensible eating plan that protects your heart. Many foods on this diet are heart-healthy and have calming effects.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9k3T_DwweW_yHOX-zjCdIZ6JYvwwuvuMgs0ACwQiqv9Gtx74umX2peipih2E5DMoniFPtR6UK-645WFVO8qq9iOAKWT1qmRrjhUiZfz2Mb3jlPx3Ut6suQabuIQzLFCM9Vpe5K2sxKRK5ndrlSMdDLL_oMgEJSNJRW-VPjIFy8f9ja6XxduvTbQD3obF/s1080/salmon%20dinner%20seasonal%20plate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9k3T_DwweW_yHOX-zjCdIZ6JYvwwuvuMgs0ACwQiqv9Gtx74umX2peipih2E5DMoniFPtR6UK-645WFVO8qq9iOAKWT1qmRrjhUiZfz2Mb3jlPx3Ut6suQabuIQzLFCM9Vpe5K2sxKRK5ndrlSMdDLL_oMgEJSNJRW-VPjIFy8f9ja6XxduvTbQD3obF/w400-h300/salmon%20dinner%20seasonal%20plate.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Roasted
Vegetables and Salmon with a Maple Mustard Sauce</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The discovery of sheet pan dinners is a
game changer when you’re wondering what to make for dinner. Spicy
Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and a splash of apple cider vinegar join
forces to turn basic salmon fillets into a flavorful dinner. Give
vegetables a 10-minute head start before adding the salmon. The recipe serves 2-3 and was adapted from <a href="February2020 cuisineathome">February2020 cuisineathome.com</a><br /><b>Cooking Tip</b>: Look for wild
Pacific salmon. It has a more complex flavor and is more nutritious
than farm-raised. Wild salmon tend to pack more calcium, iron, zinc,
and potassium than farmed salmon.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></p>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/4 cup pure maple syrup</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons<b> each</b> of olive oil and Dijon mustard</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 cups broccoli florets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 cups cauliflower florets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1-2 cups quartered sweet potato slices </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 salmon fillets each 6 oz.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lemon slices</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Optional Parmesan cheese</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Directions:</b></span></p>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Whisk together syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, parsley
flakes, and thyme. Set aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment
paper or a silicone pad.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Toss broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes with one-half of the
syrup mixture and roast for 10 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add fillets with lemon slices and cranberries. Brush with the rest of the syrup mixture. Cook fillets until a thermometer registers 125 t0 130
degrees.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Grate Parmesan cheese over fillets with a squeeze of lemon juice
and roasted vegetables right before serving.</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p></p>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-84530457117251643982024-02-12T20:00:00.000-08:002024-02-12T22:07:26.314-08:00Mardi Gras<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxOiA-Z8AwrZwUD-M02f82A9peewP1YJYfz7YtVEgzMTNXe62eOZXlJtSikr99MCe7zSZ6DS6aeYjP-swWSadelNuApI9aI7Kmit2yi_nIQHx2frv6oN6RDlXCRsfh29R4HdIiJxMTfOhL27UxHbRq4r8PVIrmYHLVlpWzon03VWu2wgXHXOyXzhyXiwC/s292/mardi%20gras%20(2).gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="292" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxOiA-Z8AwrZwUD-M02f82A9peewP1YJYfz7YtVEgzMTNXe62eOZXlJtSikr99MCe7zSZ6DS6aeYjP-swWSadelNuApI9aI7Kmit2yi_nIQHx2frv6oN6RDlXCRsfh29R4HdIiJxMTfOhL27UxHbRq4r8PVIrmYHLVlpWzon03VWu2wgXHXOyXzhyXiwC/s1600/mardi%20gras%20(2).gif" width="292" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mardi Gras also called Fat Tuesday refers to events of the Carnival celebrations. beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three King's Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday" reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.<br /><br />Popular practices on Mardi Gras include wearing masks and costumes, dancing, sports competitions, parades, debauchery, etc. In many areas, the term "Mardi Gras" has come to mean the whole period of activity related to the celebratory events, beyond just the single day. <br /></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Some traditional foods</b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegLWbUsYtpe_pfaD6y3lE9XZFoO2_RjkAEvmq-d-uAVR7-UyCO1KYSrKMZ5TNTS7hJ6SvcIguTleWPPD-lQFeScRsGDHwMlF6JBYL5_Kt55MYZxSHdew5-wxmCBgvYstpy8PzEa3YHsfy_UaO-ZG3sHarT7NfsGMoqwZ3zGmmkxV3Z5tXrvKyiwEh_9EF/s1600/kingscake%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegLWbUsYtpe_pfaD6y3lE9XZFoO2_RjkAEvmq-d-uAVR7-UyCO1KYSrKMZ5TNTS7hJ6SvcIguTleWPPD-lQFeScRsGDHwMlF6JBYL5_Kt55MYZxSHdew5-wxmCBgvYstpy8PzEa3YHsfy_UaO-ZG3sHarT7NfsGMoqwZ3zGmmkxV3Z5tXrvKyiwEh_9EF/w400-h300/kingscake%20(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A king cake is a type of cake associated in several countries with pre-lenten celebrations of the Mardi Gras Carnival. What started out, roughly 300 years ago, as a dry French bread-type dough with sugar on top and a bean inside is now a sweet, sugary, and iced Danish-type dough braided with cinnamon inside and a plastic doll underneath. King Cakes are made of a cinnamon-filled dough in the shape of a hollow circle. They have a glazed topping and are sprinkled with colored sugars. Hundreds of thousands of King Cakes are eaten in New Orleans during the Carnival season. The cake often has a small plastic baby (said to represent Baby Jesus) inside, or underneath, and the person who gets the piece of cake with the trinket has to host the party next year. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">My backup if King's Cake does not turn out are cupcakes with Mardi Gras Sprinkles. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZQ_FeH_Mc_L72HXNTQENEkNLB60GI9JUBMTHh-OqqR5sWxtxZNjZ4LRkviukMNUBbsnFHsKHfaETaP97AbOprIi0LL26ENJCh0UgnF0rDhs1ij-dBPVbuoxPOpDE96zQ5RMWvMFDACGe5_s6aPkZx1mTE8UVrur9_toGT8Lyl0EJZjLgtucn03cyJKmK/s217/king%20cupcakes%20016.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="217" data-original-width="216" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZQ_FeH_Mc_L72HXNTQENEkNLB60GI9JUBMTHh-OqqR5sWxtxZNjZ4LRkviukMNUBbsnFHsKHfaETaP97AbOprIi0LL26ENJCh0UgnF0rDhs1ij-dBPVbuoxPOpDE96zQ5RMWvMFDACGe5_s6aPkZx1mTE8UVrur9_toGT8Lyl0EJZjLgtucn03cyJKmK/w398-h400/king%20cupcakes%20016.JPG" width="398" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Jambalaya</b> is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. It originated in the Caribbean Islands.<br /><b>Cook’s notes:</b> You will need to add more chicken broth on the second day to serve the dish since the rice absorbs the broth. The recipe is an Ever Ready Special and serves 6. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <b>Ingredients:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 box Zatarains's New Orleans-style Jambalaya Mix </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 large chicken breasts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">2-3 cups diced Andouille sausage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 can low sodium chicken broth (14.5 oz.)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes (basil, oregano, garlic)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">3 oz. tomato paste</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 cups of water</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">¾ cup diced onion</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">3/4 cup mini red and yellow peppers, diced</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">3/4 cup celery, diced </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 garlic cloves minced</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/2 teaspoon sugar </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 teaspoon each of dried parsley flakes and basil </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 bay leaf</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Optional: substitute 2 cups of cooked shrimp for chicken and add in the last 15 minutes of cooking time. </span></li></ul></span></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;">Directions:</b></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cook chicken breasts at 350 degrees for 35 minutes and sausage for 20 minutes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cool and dice both meats-set aside</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">In a large skillet sauté onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Add in water, broth, spices, jambalaya rice mixture, sugar, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, bay leaf and diced meats</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Simmer for 45 minutes on low heat covered</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Remove bay leaf before serving</span></li></ul>We are going to a party bringing a King's Cake and another traditional dish of red beans and rice. Photos forthcoming.</span><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"></span></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-60789618126103743512024-02-10T12:29:00.000-08:002024-02-11T16:53:07.433-08:00Celebrating Chinese New Year<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBF1w2gOtBnV2ynuOdhyphenhyphenmuJ7Kg8ThFP-P6hwaoM1IRcGir3GH07l38IUxgQjr50H7hRW2chYvZ0B0-SWwNR52BYicW_JbW6gYHhMZ1eQ-SxZTrzaVVq1oWrmSFcZ7Vg5_c4O_neHRkSneshK25TklI1s2owta4A5Z0OJiJ-nBA05dlvcjG39maw9tD9ymA/s1920/happy-chinese-new-year-2024-year-of-the-dragon-zodiac-vector.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1920" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBF1w2gOtBnV2ynuOdhyphenhyphenmuJ7Kg8ThFP-P6hwaoM1IRcGir3GH07l38IUxgQjr50H7hRW2chYvZ0B0-SWwNR52BYicW_JbW6gYHhMZ1eQ-SxZTrzaVVq1oWrmSFcZ7Vg5_c4O_neHRkSneshK25TklI1s2owta4A5Z0OJiJ-nBA05dlvcjG39maw9tD9ymA/s320/happy-chinese-new-year-2024-year-of-the-dragon-zodiac-vector.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Many Asian countries celebrate New Year at this time, including Vietnam and Korea. Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. It is an annual 15-day festival that begins with the new moon between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20 in Western calendars. The festival lasts until the following full moon. The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor households, heavenly deities, and ancestors.<br />Chinese New Year in 2024 falls on Feb. 10 and ends with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 24. Celebrations last up to 16 days; the Chinese public holiday lasts from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">What better way to celebrate the day than with some Asian-inspired recipes. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This recipe also does double duty as perfect for your Super Bowl gathering. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Honey Garlic Beef Lettuce Wraps </b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6BSzH-bMqwLKB0rq70mcs4Lt9zLeBteQ5fVRoSOIe5OWcLndPbEp32xmkUSl2SX1uk6MtpSuNYPEzZ82OCOQCRtCXng3PhyphenhyphenN-OpuUvAfmiv-rcdANGvUqJoTonHOUBz9VLyTbXIHOIq70K1yAtHZJ6l2GhQrRdnI54rN7LCW5NLy3GGLb4SkgZH2xkP8/s400/beef%20lettuve%20wraps.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6BSzH-bMqwLKB0rq70mcs4Lt9zLeBteQ5fVRoSOIe5OWcLndPbEp32xmkUSl2SX1uk6MtpSuNYPEzZ82OCOQCRtCXng3PhyphenhyphenN-OpuUvAfmiv-rcdANGvUqJoTonHOUBz9VLyTbXIHOIq70K1yAtHZJ6l2GhQrRdnI54rN7LCW5NLy3GGLb4SkgZH2xkP8/w400-h300/beef%20lettuve%20wraps.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/07/honey-garlic-beef-lettuce-wraps.html">https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/07/honey-garlic-beef-lettuce-wraps.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Stir fry Protein Rich Sesame Chicken</span></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCftl2XbFMZW22jgPt4_VOVBpb2E2j0AFD-DqbhGQl4dZ2K-kvJmVRCRiJNhj_9qLD5PujpH1Vcq38zf1gJEyoH7k8GAUeMNR5Ibny6KFY8rGwTpf0v49zsxTziBEzaRsjjLqN7dyon1RX-R9JCyXSUW7Wx1s84K86hqMeu7LgE1IMANU8nCxhwaxhtrEU/s400/chicken%20Dish%20%20sti%20fry.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="400" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCftl2XbFMZW22jgPt4_VOVBpb2E2j0AFD-DqbhGQl4dZ2K-kvJmVRCRiJNhj_9qLD5PujpH1Vcq38zf1gJEyoH7k8GAUeMNR5Ibny6KFY8rGwTpf0v49zsxTziBEzaRsjjLqN7dyon1RX-R9JCyXSUW7Wx1s84K86hqMeu7LgE1IMANU8nCxhwaxhtrEU/w400-h266/chicken%20Dish%20%20sti%20fry.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2019/01/stir-fry-protein-rich-sesame-chicken.html">https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2019/01/stir-fry-protein-rich-sesame-chicken.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Mongolian Beef with Broccoli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokjFKjd0eKLfjJhyphenhyphenSl4GicechxCRMl2XM9Bc5vu7evwxdOGN76YMac-57ubGo8rcRgQVKngX1Hv-EIo9dGrnD3iP6JZBAWclOiHVdyvbujMm1BB-R7a_4o-sAHCadFiWgiu5vvyAZ9hSU-faukxSxmEh22nRXOeAUoVuxRuZW1LKRYsx1qddMVsL-sK6e/s400/mongolian%20beef%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokjFKjd0eKLfjJhyphenhyphenSl4GicechxCRMl2XM9Bc5vu7evwxdOGN76YMac-57ubGo8rcRgQVKngX1Hv-EIo9dGrnD3iP6JZBAWclOiHVdyvbujMm1BB-R7a_4o-sAHCadFiWgiu5vvyAZ9hSU-faukxSxmEh22nRXOeAUoVuxRuZW1LKRYsx1qddMVsL-sK6e/w400-h300/mongolian%20beef%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2022/01/mongolian-beef-with-broccoli-and.html">https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2022/01/mongolian-beef-with-broccoli-and.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Chinese Almond Cookies</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe2ZF-D05SGpiIvxZPkl8dEOaiwmYFQN7OCvsZVpmoO4QKEtgjucb7xW-57tMFzeYRwwGzgbxfqd9FQj6FXhgfQYH_JN6sc-8xfGWye4RlIbP-CDr-EEhtO15GBiQBj-S2HtQjA9k5lxsFTaW4ZWzKfJDYSvvDIRhZ27yq4gNjvoCqZPjuw0x9GBlsb7E/s2767/how-to-make-chinese-almond-eCv2-o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1685" data-original-width="2767" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQe2ZF-D05SGpiIvxZPkl8dEOaiwmYFQN7OCvsZVpmoO4QKEtgjucb7xW-57tMFzeYRwwGzgbxfqd9FQj6FXhgfQYH_JN6sc-8xfGWye4RlIbP-CDr-EEhtO15GBiQBj-S2HtQjA9k5lxsFTaW4ZWzKfJDYSvvDIRhZ27yq4gNjvoCqZPjuw0x9GBlsb7E/w400-h244/how-to-make-chinese-almond-eCv2-o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Chinese almond cookies like these are thought to resemble coins, making them particularly popular as a symbol of good fortune during the Chinese New Year. Traditional recipes are made with lard and flavored with almond extract. This recipe uses butter and almond flour to boost the nutty flavor and create a crumbly texture similar to pecan sandies. Enjoy them year-round, particularly with a cup of tea or coffee. The recipe makes 15 cookies and was adapted from <i>Food Network </i> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b> </span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 cup all-purpose flour </li><li>1/3 cup almond flour </li><li>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt</li><li>1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature</li><li>1/4 cup granulated sugar</li><li>1/2 teaspoon almond extract</li><li>2 large egg yolks, at room temperature</li><li>15 whole blanched almonds or almonds</li></ul></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sift the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt together into a large bowl. Whisk any bits of almond flour left in the sifter into the sifted flour mixture.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Combine the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add the almond extract and 1 egg yolk and beat until the mixture is smooth and combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Reduce the speed to medium-low, add the flour mixture, and beat until no streaks of flour remain, about 2 minutes. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">When ready to bake, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Whisk together the remaining egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Set aside. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Scoop the dough by tablespoons (you can use a 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop) and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Roll each scoop into a ball and return it to the baking sheet. Flatten each with your palm into a 2-inch round. Gently press an almond onto each and brush with the egg wash. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bake, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the cookies are golden brown on the edges, 8-9 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Store the cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days. </span></li></ul></span><br />Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-26158259549389008052024-02-08T14:51:00.000-08:002024-02-08T14:51:29.412-08:00Chinese New Year-An Asian Inspired Dish<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDTxpqH0QtfrsoUiYkyuWIytjibqNVe1WUtpmTDrOPf7T7jLuU9WeKqx4v7s7pROyVpZdnrp1oojT8GgNsJtELo3L4Bj-GCFLONj2sM2-YyQjs3ryuwetO9oIQ4makBl9mPtdNUfPFAKtiG6Jc-aY9WanCafXonlM4kyvxy6RRM60_EWIaLwpaeA_kLHN/s1024/chinese%20new%20year.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1024" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDTxpqH0QtfrsoUiYkyuWIytjibqNVe1WUtpmTDrOPf7T7jLuU9WeKqx4v7s7pROyVpZdnrp1oojT8GgNsJtELo3L4Bj-GCFLONj2sM2-YyQjs3ryuwetO9oIQ4makBl9mPtdNUfPFAKtiG6Jc-aY9WanCafXonlM4kyvxy6RRM60_EWIaLwpaeA_kLHN/w320-h226/chinese%20new%20year.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><ul aria-label="carousel" role="region" style="list-style: outside none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li aria-label="Item 1 of 1" class="va-top mb-8 fz-m" role="group" style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 8px; overflow: auto; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><div class="lh-22 d-b" style="line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2024 is the year of the Wood Dragon, starting on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and ending on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). </span></div></li><li aria-label="Item 1 of 1" class="va-top mb-8 fz-m" role="group" style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 8px; overflow: auto; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><div class="lh-22 d-b" style="line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b style="color: #333333;">Symbolic Chinese Foods</b><br style="color: #333333;" /><span style="color: #333333;">What gives certain food symbolic significance? Sometimes it is based on appearance. For example, serving a whole chicken during the Chinese New Year season symbolizes family togetherness. Noodles represent a long life; an old superstition says that it's bad luck to cut them. Both clams and Spring Rolls symbolize wealth; clams because of their resemblance to bouillon, and Spring Rolls because their shape is similar to gold bars.</span><br style="color: #333333;" /><br style="color: #333333;" /><span style="color: #333333;">On the other hand, a food may have special significance during Chinese New Year because of the way the Chinese word for it sounds. For example, the Cantonese word for lettuce sounds like rising fortune, so it is very common to serve a lettuce wrap filled with other lucky food. Tangerines and oranges are passed out freely during Chinese New Year as the words for tangerine and orange sound like luck and wealth, respectively. And let's not forget pomelos. This large ancestor of the grapefruit signifies abundance, as the Chinese word for pomelo sounds like the word for "to have."</span><br style="color: #333333;" /><br style="color: #333333;" /><span style="color: #333333;">Fish also play a large role in festive celebrations. The word for fish, "Yu," sounds like the words both for wish and abundance. As a result, on New Year's Eve it is customary to serve a fish at the end of the evening meal, symbolizing a wish for abundance in the coming year. For added symbolism, the fish is served whole, with head and tail attached, symbolizing a good beginning and ending for the coming year.</span><br style="color: #333333;" /><br style="color: #333333;" /><span style="color: #333333;">And what about the sweet, steamed cakes that are so popular during the Chinese New Year season? Cakes such as Sticky Rice Cake have symbolic significance on many levels. Their sweetness symbolizes a rich, sweet life, while the layers symbolize rising abundance for the coming year. Finally, the round shape signifies family reunion.</span></span></div></li><li aria-label="Item 1 of 1" class="va-top mb-8 fz-m" role="group" style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 8px; overflow: auto; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><div class="lh-22 d-b" style="line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Be ready this week with some Asian-inspired recipes.</span></div></li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Asian Peanut Noodle Dish with Chicken and Veggies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOl_jaIeJ-r4bYeNONoJ4dve7929JydmNOYPEZOU68vaq3gmqRD2ITrcVsbwlcQalDIZReD-Of9KPNs0t3iU4-2Yd9iDpLic-ZnKb99L_IqrglqiWnkLy7pzR0zqntR8vfGC1H-1vt7pm0IOWonnTZYwWt8x7CWiS_83LJCK1wAqTOmnE3mWEObSYprfNR/s400/asian%20noodle%20stir%20fry%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOl_jaIeJ-r4bYeNONoJ4dve7929JydmNOYPEZOU68vaq3gmqRD2ITrcVsbwlcQalDIZReD-Of9KPNs0t3iU4-2Yd9iDpLic-ZnKb99L_IqrglqiWnkLy7pzR0zqntR8vfGC1H-1vt7pm0IOWonnTZYwWt8x7CWiS_83LJCK1wAqTOmnE3mWEObSYprfNR/w400-h300/asian%20noodle%20stir%20fry%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Cook's Notes:</b> To make this peanut sauce a lighter version, use Better'n Peanut Butter.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6rmArX93RGgwqypYOcD-QJlNel7150QR9XsixOCjiUwqs7NlhJXaudBkkRSSOGmoeemNZu7XmjEEw4XhR_A6zo2PUHkKoHjgVUNEhm2w4YZfUJ3O4f_oAaSsFqYbcL9uRq8mxdBWA75iIajOwGvjfkzjsg2rJ6oGgXvOUe0tMQL-MTq9vP2cGKLLPnV0/s200/Butter%20Peanut%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6rmArX93RGgwqypYOcD-QJlNel7150QR9XsixOCjiUwqs7NlhJXaudBkkRSSOGmoeemNZu7XmjEEw4XhR_A6zo2PUHkKoHjgVUNEhm2w4YZfUJ3O4f_oAaSsFqYbcL9uRq8mxdBWA75iIajOwGvjfkzjsg2rJ6oGgXvOUe0tMQL-MTq9vP2cGKLLPnV0/s1600/Butter%20Peanut%20(1).jpg" width="200" /></a></div>It has 85% less fat than regular peanut butter and has 40 percent fewer calories. When used in recipes such as this one it tastes really good. Rice sticks or rice noodles can be found in the Asian section of your supermarket and make this a gluten-free dish. If you can’t find rice noodles, udon noodles or even linguini would work. Or skip the noodles and use spiralized veggies instead (sweet potatoes would be great here).To save time, buy pre-shredded carrots and use a Broccoli Chopped Salad Kit. You will only need half a bag so save dressing and bacon bits found in package to make a salad for another time. Make peanut sauce ahead for easier assembly. It should be at room temperature to use. The recipe was adapted from <a href="http://skinnytaste.com/">skinnytaste.com</a> and serves 4.<br /></span></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Ingredients:</b><br /><b>For the Peanut Sauce</b>:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">5 tablespoons Butter'n Peanut Butter or regular creamy peanut butter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons honey</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons soy sauce, use Tamari for gluten-free</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></li></ul><b>For the Chicken</b>:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">16 oz. chicken breast, cut into thin strips or bite-sized pieces</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Salt and pepper, to taste</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/2 tablespoon sesame oil</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce or sriracha more or less to taste (start out small-taste test)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Juice of 1/2 lime</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 garlic cloves, minced</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon soy sauce, use Tamari for gluten-free</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">8 oz. stir-fry rice noodles</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 cup green onion, chopped</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 cup shredded carrots</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1- 1/4 cups broccoli slaw from package (Broccoli Chopped Salad Kit)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Optional 1 cup bean sprouts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons chopped peanuts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1 lime, sliced</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Cilantro for garnish, optional</span></li></ul></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">For the peanut sauce: Combine chicken broth, peanut butter, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and 3 cloves crushed garlic in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until sauce becomes smooth and well blended, about 5-10 minutes. Set aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Boil water for the noodles to cook according to package instructions. Drain and return the noodles back to the pan to keep warm. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Season chicken with salt and pepper, sriracha, lime, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Heat a large skillet or wok until hot. Add oil and sauté chicken on medium heat until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add in 2 minced garlic cloves, scallions, carrots, broccoli slaw, and/or bean sprouts. Sauté until tender crisp, about 2-3 minutes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add drained noodles and peanut sauce. Toss and heat through.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve in bowls.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-hbcGreO6uekFV9bUOIwC7Q-E0Hau_mb559AelzqtMsxJwzenomvbP36STSaKXNszg4GHkCHh8kRNU2fO3pSVNqrsPO3j25Fj0yecf9K5-dtv0L9UalUZEFuknMZnZKfekBiUV2QNIy_74v5Gnhnap5VmTHGMMoQIGA5WeMfLt7wJhTlEpbOVx1wWmrj/s225/bon%20appetit%20new%20today%20(2020_07_20%2020_19_32%20UTC).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-hbcGreO6uekFV9bUOIwC7Q-E0Hau_mb559AelzqtMsxJwzenomvbP36STSaKXNszg4GHkCHh8kRNU2fO3pSVNqrsPO3j25Fj0yecf9K5-dtv0L9UalUZEFuknMZnZKfekBiUV2QNIy_74v5Gnhnap5VmTHGMMoQIGA5WeMfLt7wJhTlEpbOVx1wWmrj/s1600/bon%20appetit%20new%20today%20(2020_07_20%2020_19_32%20UTC).png" width="225" /></a></div><br /> </span></li></ul></span></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-46671295552185264362024-02-06T07:49:00.000-08:002024-02-06T07:54:13.456-08:00Lemon Yogurt Crumb Cake<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FX8K93SRJ3Kt1ea_MO8dhsjfiaxrP6efHJ4eJ9RTi0ijqqMHBbqfsPpK_CmMu4vROro5KsKKDt4AZGlaB4o225mjiufaasL0ommw00Sr97VtOWDFpUQxRYjqxnruEqeiSH2Ukmp3ThC6u0u20-f7rhxtc187kum0ifRSsbwtdlcxw_-uVvhziYf7G6BO/s644/good%20morning%20cofee%20save.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="644" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FX8K93SRJ3Kt1ea_MO8dhsjfiaxrP6efHJ4eJ9RTi0ijqqMHBbqfsPpK_CmMu4vROro5KsKKDt4AZGlaB4o225mjiufaasL0ommw00Sr97VtOWDFpUQxRYjqxnruEqeiSH2Ukmp3ThC6u0u20-f7rhxtc187kum0ifRSsbwtdlcxw_-uVvhziYf7G6BO/s320/good%20morning%20cofee%20save.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Add to your morning joy with a slice of Lemon Yogurt Crumb Cake <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1N47bT5ZbHNv8wu48SP3iZzVFdOk-8PXA11alQhz8M30PMb9mhUU94aOiVdLEXpMjIYsQTQf4akqDkx-Fs1cjb2FD4xaSNM9UP_5C4RpUzkGjtbVonUK_oBRY9dMmlCfTOPuKdKlJXmtx2MSy7XhHI2WInyVXdv97YbNzi-yvPdxnMemZwM1Jm3D-Y9j/s1080/lemon%20yogurt%20cake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1N47bT5ZbHNv8wu48SP3iZzVFdOk-8PXA11alQhz8M30PMb9mhUU94aOiVdLEXpMjIYsQTQf4akqDkx-Fs1cjb2FD4xaSNM9UP_5C4RpUzkGjtbVonUK_oBRY9dMmlCfTOPuKdKlJXmtx2MSy7XhHI2WInyVXdv97YbNzi-yvPdxnMemZwM1Jm3D-Y9j/w400-h300/lemon%20yogurt%20cake.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lemon Yogurt Crumb Cake</b></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Cook's Notes: </b><span> </span><span style="color: #2f111b;"><span>You might not be a fan of yogurt for breakfast and snacking, but I haven’t yet met someone who doesn’t like it in cake. </span></span><span style="color: #2f111b;">Yogurt brings a lot to the table when it comes to baking. It creates a tender crumb, keeping your cakes perfectly moist. It also adds just a touch of tanginess, similar to sour cream in a cake. </span><span style="color: #2f111b;">In this lemon crumb yogurt cake, the tangy yogurt serves to amp up the bright lemon flavor in the recipe. There’s lemon in each cake component—the cake itself, the curd, and the crumb. While that might seem like lemon overkill, it’s really not as lemon flavor has a subtle flavor. Lemon curd comes in a jar and is usually found in the jelly aisle at the grocery store. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients: For the Crumb Topping </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 2/3 cup granulated sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 2 tablespoons lemon zest</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch pieces</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1/3 cup of each toasted almonds and coconut </span></li></ul></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients for the Cake:</b> </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 1/8 teaspoon baking soda</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">3/4 teaspoon baking powder</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 1/2 cup butter, softened</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 3 large egg yolks</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2 tablespoons lemon zest</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 3 large egg whites</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> 3/4 cup lemon curd</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions for Crumb Topping</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lightly toast almonds and coconut.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Combine the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Add the butter and combine using a pastry blender or a fork. Mix until crumbly. I used a food processor for this step-pulsing twice. Stir in toasted almonds and coconut. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 45 minutes. </span></li></ul><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions for the Cake </b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Separate whites and yolks. Beat egg whites with 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff and set bowl aside. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and 1 & 1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three portions, alternating with two portions of yogurt. Mix in on low speed the lemon zest and lemon curd.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Gently fold in egg whites to the batter. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the chilled crumb topping.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve warm or at room temperature.</span></li></ul></div><div><div class="mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; clear: left; color: #2f111b; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><ol style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal;"><li id="mv_create_875_10" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2f111b; font-style: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 15px 20px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-style: inherit; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="972" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40fo3xGNymhBPuxQHeQNFIqiSQWCakTH42xu9KsaQOFNrgqLYh1SHAT0L2Hwp1e0Y0NlFj7ruGpQyl3gXK0ekkczeANQxX08gPhZi3vCpFzji-6wI_fJMW3skMHxElOttR2vaOjxnYhgWVB2tRxx_39KyTljUSeCk7zZFX2z3g00PNCXZ_zEuJyYC8g3l/s320/lemon%20cake%20pan.jpg" width="320" /></div></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-18286567405491605052024-02-04T18:45:00.000-08:002024-02-04T19:16:26.774-08:00Hawaiian Sloppy Joes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWv99MivIIJvLYArkC7DDa5SpFrTcge0971lSYdjghlXMiO4r7x4O74gcjCOUzsssYhpJ9SHcjS8BotXDj9QgCcv7R1GbcNLgzS960HCVCuVGVDKaEpB0WzqzcXBCnTbvhWGyjVn_mBWncCJJO3C4iLrLcXwIobwyzA8r1JzD8eZ3s952jRGtxKyz40ix/s320/super%20bowl%202024%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="229" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWv99MivIIJvLYArkC7DDa5SpFrTcge0971lSYdjghlXMiO4r7x4O74gcjCOUzsssYhpJ9SHcjS8BotXDj9QgCcv7R1GbcNLgzS960HCVCuVGVDKaEpB0WzqzcXBCnTbvhWGyjVn_mBWncCJJO3C4iLrLcXwIobwyzA8r1JzD8eZ3s952jRGtxKyz40ix/s1600/super%20bowl%202024%20(1).jpg" width="229" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>A Super Bowl Favorite-Sloppy Joes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqfTXOX9jz9EtlJlDGTw4NzJe0S7EtFwWSjsxLYfisjdIPe6RqXB8VuBqiH93IhFGNzS8uHac8X_jWrMfugYuzjX3D5Cy4Z4A6EB4zA7Lg4vuqLeAxucmbHHlZdstA4JToNA7G9lwa9VN611TXhW4l82Muo25vSIdAe8g1uieXcZZLF-2yEs3DPqqKwHk/s1440/sloppy%20joes1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqfTXOX9jz9EtlJlDGTw4NzJe0S7EtFwWSjsxLYfisjdIPe6RqXB8VuBqiH93IhFGNzS8uHac8X_jWrMfugYuzjX3D5Cy4Z4A6EB4zA7Lg4vuqLeAxucmbHHlZdstA4JToNA7G9lwa9VN611TXhW4l82Muo25vSIdAe8g1uieXcZZLF-2yEs3DPqqKwHk/w400-h300/sloppy%20joes1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></b>This Hawaiian Sloppy Joe recipe is not only delicious but one of the easiest and least expensive recipes you can make for a crowd! You can also prep the meat filling ahead of time and either keep warm in the crockpot or simply warm up on the stove when ready to serve. You can also freeze it in advance for instant heat and eat dinners! Eazy peazy! Adding pineapple to a BBQ Sloppy Joe mixture was something new for me. Absolutely loved the taste. </span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This recipe can be made in a crockpot or kept warm in it until serving. </span></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Cook's Notes:</b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">There are a few conflicting stories about where the Sloppy Joe originated, but it is widely believed to have been made by a cook named Joe in Sioux City, Iowa in 1930. Joe added tomato sauce to a loose meat sandwich and the Sloppy Joe was born. What everyone does agree on, however, is that Sloppy Joes are SLOPPY! Just try and eat a Sloppy Joe without any of the filling spilling out!</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The recipe makes enough for 10 Hawaiian-size Slider buns and was adapted from <a href="carlsbadcravings.com ">carlsbadcravings.com </a> I halved her original recipe and found it perfect for a 2-person household. My recipe ingredients are below. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-35214-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before" data-recipe="35214" data-servings="8" data-slot-rendered-recipe="true" style="box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; overflow: visible;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">10 </span></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hawaiian-size Slider buns </span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span></span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pound</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">lean ground beef</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3/4 cup chopped sweet onions </span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;">3 garlic cloves minced </li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;">1 cup celery, diced<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em;"></span></li></ul></div></span><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>HAWAIIAN BBQ SAUCE</b></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 16px; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2 of an </span></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">8 oz. can of </span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">crushed pineapple (in 100% juice)</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal" style="box-sizing: border-box;">NOT DRAINED</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3/4 </span></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ketchup</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 tablespoons molasses </span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 tablespoon</span></span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">packed brown sugar</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span></span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span></span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">yellow mustard</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span></span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cider vinegar</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span></span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon <b>each</b> of c</span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">hili powder and salt</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="wprm-adjustable" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4 teaspoon <b>each </b></span></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ground ginger, smoked paprika, pepper</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hot sauce to taste</span></li></ul></span></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Directions: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Brown hamburger, celery, and onions together in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up any clumps. Add garlic and cook for 30 additional seconds. Drain any excess fat. Wipe the pan clean. Add meat, celery, onions, and garlic back to the pan. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Combine all the ingredients for remaining Hawaiian BBQ Sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add additional cider vinegar for tangier or more brown sugar for sweeter if desired.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Serve on Hawaiian sandwich buns or traditional hamburger buns. Enjoy!</span></li></ul>Closing the evening out with a lovely Arizona sunset (not edited) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dogNSdFfXDHSvWhQtvCvsEG7dN4TVIVJ6bzLfnvfNi36i08EjNYjvzY0BIBNXTzxYjaVs0_XooTrxmRprSimwxdnzdtAFd56D5l8f2ZoxX_Neysf7l0gZ3F8r53tlZXmWSj-c8iSQL4FlOnm4IbHMTu_SjynrT7v1jRr5b2T2daE13rviHQDxsuA5b1t/s1080/sunst.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="1080" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dogNSdFfXDHSvWhQtvCvsEG7dN4TVIVJ6bzLfnvfNi36i08EjNYjvzY0BIBNXTzxYjaVs0_XooTrxmRprSimwxdnzdtAFd56D5l8f2ZoxX_Neysf7l0gZ3F8r53tlZXmWSj-c8iSQL4FlOnm4IbHMTu_SjynrT7v1jRr5b2T2daE13rviHQDxsuA5b1t/w400-h264/sunst.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> </span></div></div>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545574038721982988.post-23443213086795253712024-02-03T19:42:00.000-08:002024-02-04T17:20:53.211-08:00Book Review The Midnight Rambler<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nMH_ztrVOUS6-SSH5UHor4G5WXFiTaGG6yMzsCreeP7bqQTkiVHPTowBMIj1Rd32jTt2CGJi6NnB06Ysn8pCOaWordITPmWjbhuMKuT13g9DFAx7etehV3CzYv6N16w6XO0aChcRQab5m4BsrwrFHPQX8LfCkAkPM7aC1Bdsr0fYfBlrzUAFaiuRVT73/s445/midnight%20rambler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nMH_ztrVOUS6-SSH5UHor4G5WXFiTaGG6yMzsCreeP7bqQTkiVHPTowBMIj1Rd32jTt2CGJi6NnB06Ysn8pCOaWordITPmWjbhuMKuT13g9DFAx7etehV3CzYv6N16w6XO0aChcRQab5m4BsrwrFHPQX8LfCkAkPM7aC1Bdsr0fYfBlrzUAFaiuRVT73/s320/midnight%20rambler.jpg" width="213" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"The </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Midnight
Rambler” is an action-packed crime thriller that merges
environmental issues, federal and international agencies, the Italian
Police Department, the Mafia, complicated family relationships, and a
reign of terror with the emergence of The Rambler, a ruthless
psychopath. Readers are swept up in one wild ride of non-stop action.
The novel is set in several locations in southern Italy, Positano,
Mt. Vesuvius, and Naples, where the military accompanies the
environmental agency determined to stop the illegal dumping of toxic
chemicals on Mount Vesuvius and thwart an impending disaster. Rival
forces engage in fighting and action that escalates with the
involvement of crime organizations. Trying to figure out the
calculated moves of the elusive Midnight Rambler, Il Ramingo,
consumes much of the action. Characters are diverse, compelling, and well-developed. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The
heart and central to the story is the female protagonist Sophie
Grant. She is young but a tough experienced EPA agent dedicated to
solving environmental crimes. She comes across an incredible scheme
hatched by organized crime figures to dig profits out of toxic waste
dumps. When she is pulled into her estranged father's Italy mob
business connections, chaos erupts, and Sophie's relationship with her father is further complicated having been abandoned by him when she was young. Tensions
mount with Il Ramingo's (the Midnight Rambler) calculated and
chilling moves to undermine her work and then uses Sophie's half-sister Madeline as a hostage. Just when you think you have things
figured out new motives emerge as well as alliances and unexpected
deals negotiated between mob operations. There are high stakes for
everyone with a heightened level of danger mounting.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">“The <span>Midnight
Rambler” is an impressive piece of writing from debut author Don
Carr. His stellar credentials of investigating and writing about
America's worst polluters and working with different environmental
agencies add a level of credibility to the storyline. After
investigating renewable fuels program fraud, Carr immersed himself in
the world of EPA special agents and environmental crime. After
spending a month in southern Italy where Carr witnessed
the burning of toxic waste on Mount Vesuvius the story of “The Midnight
Rambler” was born. It's definitely an engrossing story, a page-turner with an important worldwide environmental message to
share with all.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9iNJZh_AdJqBRcPJayGSYPjf0gIdipOsXChser_RepR69zND7aLidfnlI7N3faa3vBXTdsVS6kEOixUPMMu5OC770EJwamUSMRq6kdRDeGLWulClvbPmq-MNnbcXrXfH62CxORxWXxRqlhVFjFhrk84p5s7-iHIKvcNFUGjRz9uqHV0yfW_9mXiYjAU2/s738/opensans%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="663" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9iNJZh_AdJqBRcPJayGSYPjf0gIdipOsXChser_RepR69zND7aLidfnlI7N3faa3vBXTdsVS6kEOixUPMMu5OC770EJwamUSMRq6kdRDeGLWulClvbPmq-MNnbcXrXfH62CxORxWXxRqlhVFjFhrk84p5s7-iHIKvcNFUGjRz9uqHV0yfW_9mXiYjAU2/w179-h200/opensans%20(2019_03_13%2004_27_32%20UTC).png" width="179" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><b>ALL ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gpIliq8JJ2cnvna758c2NaV8QEemXCyqRdt_wfmRDkfkiRm0KzB3l5VzPAqEBzu8qfh2GoLcvGfrxh9zVy0T-JgT9d6ry7Pkqs4nHo8S0EQxWBMSB-BH_iZ2rSsdyxxfarDvLcmW1v5brx54hn_WdX7awNi_nb-n4Xp8RGlfWL67p2YeMRLRepaxXBUj/s1024/don%20carr%20photo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="634" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gpIliq8JJ2cnvna758c2NaV8QEemXCyqRdt_wfmRDkfkiRm0KzB3l5VzPAqEBzu8qfh2GoLcvGfrxh9zVy0T-JgT9d6ry7Pkqs4nHo8S0EQxWBMSB-BH_iZ2rSsdyxxfarDvLcmW1v5brx54hn_WdX7awNi_nb-n4Xp8RGlfWL67p2YeMRLRepaxXBUj/s320/don%20carr%20photo.png" width="198" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For over fifteen years, Don Carr has investigated and written about America’s worst polluters from the gas fields of North Dakota to the “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. His writing has been featured in Politico, Sierra Magazine, the Washington DC City Paper, the Huffington Post, Grist, Civil Eats, and the Food and Environment Reporting Network.</div></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br />Carr has appeared on Fox News, the CBS Evening News, Bloomberg TV, and NPR. He’s also been a Senior Communications and Policy Advisor for the Environmental Working Group and a Senior Communications Manager at the Environmental Defense Fund.<br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span>Sue Readyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907436485708204256noreply@blogger.com0