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Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05260153503927496659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050809124866582516.post-22130093208604443362014-07-01T06:00:00.000-04:002014-07-01T06:00:06.148-04:00Spaghetti with spinach, lemon, and garlic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a great throw together right quick dinner.</div>
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You can even add shrimp or chicken to it and it would be the perfect meal.</div>
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1 lb spaghetti or angel hair</div>
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6 Tbsp evoo</div>
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8 garlic cloves, crushed or minced</div>
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zest of 1 lemon</div>
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juice of 1 lemon, ( i like more)</div>
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10 oz bag of baby spinach</div>
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In a skillet heat 6 Tbsp evoo over medium/low heat. Add garlic and cook 10-12 minutes to gently cook the garlic. Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.</div>
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain pasta well and transfer to a large bowl. Immediately add spinach and garlic lemon oil and toss everything together. </div>
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I have to say that I've never cooked with pine nuts before, and I was pleasantly surprised!</div>
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This recipe calls for toasting them which gives a really great flavor.</div>
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This casserole was devoured by our entire family!</div>
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8 oz (3 cups) penne, cooked and drained</div>
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2 cans (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes in thick puree</div>
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2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts</div>
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1/4 cup slivered fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil</div>
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3/4 tsp salt</div>
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fresh pepper</div>
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley</div>
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1 cup firmly packed grated swiss cheese</div>
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freshly grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling</div>
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Preheat oven to 375 F.</div>
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Place pasta in a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil.</div>
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Place pinenuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium/high heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until toasted, 4-5 minutes.</div>
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In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, stir together tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, salt, parsley & pepper. Simmer 2-3 minutes. </div>
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Mix with pasta in casserole, and stir in swiss cheese. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top.</div>
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Bake uncovered until bubbly, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe Source: The big book of casseroles by Maryana vollstedt</span></div>
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This recipe has me swinging from chandeliers! </div>
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I watched the Pioneer Woman make it on her show and I knew that I just had to try it.</div>
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I've never made from scratch scalloped potatoes and with the addition of bacon, they were swoon worthy!</div>
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I cannot wait to make these again.</div>
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cups Diced Ham</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup Flour</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pepper To Taste</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup Grated Cheddar Cheese</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup Grated Monterey Jack Cheese</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Parsley (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">To Make:</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preheat
oven to 350 degrees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Butter a large casserole dish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Heat
butter in a large skillet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Add ham and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until
thoroughly heated. Remove from heat and set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Combine
half-and-half and cream in a microwave-safe container and nuke for a minute or
so, until no longer cold. Whisk in flour and black pepper until totally
combined. Set aside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Combine
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Using
a mandoline, slice potatoes into 1/8-inch slices (very thin.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> Layer
1/3 of the potato slices in the buttered casserole dish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sprinkle on 1/3 of the
ham mixture, then 1/3 of the cheese, then pour on 1/3 of the cream
mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Repeat
this twice more, ending with a sprinkling of cheese and a pouring on of the
rest of the cream mixture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove
the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes at least, or until bubbly and
hot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cut
into squares and serve. Sprinkle on chopped parsley if you'd like!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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*Tip* To speed up the process, you can also boil the sliced potatoes for 3-5 minutes before assembling the casserole. Just drain before putting it all together.\</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe Source: The Pioneer Woman</span></div>
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My sister in law brought this salad over for dinner and I couldn't stop eating it.'</div>
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I now call it the "Molly Salad" and make it all the time.</div>
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There is just something about this salad...maybe the candied walnuts, the delicious pears, or the homemade balsamic dressing, but everything goes together perfectly.</div>
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<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05260153503927496659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050809124866582516.post-44082216356024302972014-05-29T06:00:00.000-04:002014-05-29T06:00:06.643-04:00My favorite cookbooks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love to find recipes and the thrill of the hunt is so fun for me.</div>
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I absolutely love to check out a ton of cookbooks from the library and then peruse each one to see if there are any great recipes inside. Once I know that I will really use the cookbook, then I buy it.</div>
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So friends....these are the best of the best!</div>
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After going through hundreds of cookbooks,</div>
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Here they are {in no particular order}:</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Woman-Cooks-Step---Step/dp/0062225227/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400861861&sr=1-1&keywords=pioneer+woman+cooks+a+year+of+holidays" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman Cooks: A year of holidays</a> by Ree Drummond</div>
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2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Pies-More-Americas-Pie-Baking/dp/0345544196/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400861910&sr=1-1&keywords=perfect+pies+and+more" target="_blank">Perfect Pies & More</a> by Michele Stuart</div>
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3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cake-Simple-Bundt-Style-Chocolate-Lemon-Basil/dp/0811879364/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400861973&sr=1-1&keywords=cake+simple" target="_blank">Cake Simple</a> by Christie Matheson</div>
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4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Savory-Sweet-Life-Delicious-Occasion/dp/0062064053/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400862055&sr=1-1&keywords=savory+sweet+life" target="_blank">Savory Sweet Life</a> by Alice Currah</div>
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5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Woman-Cooks-Recipes-Accidental/dp/0061658197/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400862096&sr=1-2&keywords=the+pioneer+woman+cooks" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman Cooks</a> by Ree Drummond</div>
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6. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baking-Out-Loud-Desserts-Flavors/dp/0307951774/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400862139&sr=1-1&keywords=baking+out+loud" target="_blank">Baking Out Loud</a> by Hedy Goldsmith</div>
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7. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Smitten-Kitchen-Cookbook-Deb-Perelman/dp/030759565X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400862195&sr=1-1&keywords=the+smitten+kitchen+cookbook" target="_blank">The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook</a> by Deb Perelman</div>
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8. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-David-Resident-Presents-Comfort/dp/0345536282/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400862267&sr=1-1&keywords=in+the+kitchen+with+david" target="_blank">In the Kitchen with David</a> by David Venable</div>
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9. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paula-Deens-Southern-Cooking-Bible/dp/1416564071/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400862344&sr=1-1&keywords=southern+cookbook+bible" target="_blank">Paula Deen's Southern Cookbook Bible </a>by Paula Deen</div>
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10.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Evas-Kitchen-Cooking-Family-Friends/dp/0307719332/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400862468&sr=1-1&keywords=evas+kitchen" target="_blank"> Eva's Kitchen</a> by Eva Longoria</div>
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Here is how to make Graduation Lollipops!</div>
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I am always on the hunt for great side dishes and I love the sweet, tangy flavor that the balsamic vinegar brings out in these potatoes.<br />
These are perfect for a summer bbq or a quick add on to dinner!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Baby new potatoes [yellow or red]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Garlic [Minced]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1 tablespoon Rosemary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1 tablespoon Basil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1/4 cup balsamic vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u>To Make:</u></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1) Wash potatoes, and cut them in half or quarters if they are too large.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">2) Place potato halves in a large bowl.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3) Add rosemary, basil, paprika, garlic, and two tablespoons of
olive oil. Mix well so that all potatoes are covered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">4) Coat a large oven-proof dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5) Place the potato halves in the pan, and spread evenly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">6) Roast for about 25 minutes, until tender.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">7) Take potatoes out of the oven, add the balsamic vinegar, some
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">I love the blend of bacon, pasta, chicken and the sauce....whoa! it's outstanding.</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">I've already made this twice this month and have no intention of stopping!</span><br />
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</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">1/2
pound bacon, cooked and roughly chopped</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
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tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or less if you don't want the heat)</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">1 tsp
garlic powder</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">1/2
pound penne pasta</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
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cup heavy cream</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">1/4
cup cream cheese</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">1/4
cup grated parmesan cheese</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
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whole eggs</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-align: start;">1/4
tsp ground black pepper</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
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grilled chicken breast, sliced (I marinated the chicken in Lawry's Garlic &
Herb marinade)</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
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the pasta in boiling salted water until done (according to package
instructions).</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
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cream and cream cheese in a small saucepan. Heat over low until cream cheese is
melted, and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat. Add the parmesan cheese,
eggs, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and pepper and whisk until blended.</span></span><br style="text-align: start;" />
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pasta (reserving 1/2 cup of hot water) and return to pot. Immediately add the
white sauce and toss to coat. The hot pasta will cook the eggs. Stir in the
bacon, and add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Top with
grilled chicken.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span">Peenya Kowlada Smoothie</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span"> with Strawberries</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is one of the perfect summer smoothies out there! It is delicious, sweet, & can be made lots of different ways!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It originally isn't made with strawberries so when it's mixed, its a creamy light yellow color, but I like strawberries & I like pink....so, i throw some in & wah-la....a delicious light pink smoothie!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Feel free to skip the strawberries, coconut, or anything else & come up with a fun new recipe. But if you want to stick with the recipe for a fabulous drink.....then here you are!</span></div>
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<b>12 ounces pineapple juice</b></div>
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I broke it down into steps and remember to marinate it overnight for best results!</div>
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Then just toss it into the crock pot the next day and let the wonderful aroma fill your house.</div>
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To make it a low carb way, I have a photo below, just place it on a bed of chopped romaine!</div>
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2
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I don't know what it is about those sliders, but we just love them.</div>
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Now everyone knows they're not the best tasting burgers, but there is something so addicting about them.</div>
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I am SO glad that I did, because they really did come out just like White Castle's!</div>
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The secret is the onion flakes, it really makes them taste the same.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Evenly spread the onions on the
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sprinkle with seasoned salt. At this
point you can use a drinking straw and poke holes throughout the meat. That is
what they do with the original white castle sliders.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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roll. Place bottom of rolls on a large platter. Using a spatula lift patty with
onion layer onto each bun bottom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Top each slider with a pickle slice
then the bun lid. Serve immediately. Makes 12- 15 sliders depending on how big
you cut them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This is my new FAVORITE soup.</div>
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It is seriously OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD.</div>
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I'm really picky, but I made this up the other night and I went back for seconds AND thirds.</div>
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I just couldn't get enough of the chipotle chiles mixed with the peppers and spices.</div>
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The potato made it a little hearty, but the corn and chicken balanced it out.</div>
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I seriously cannot wait to make this again!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 tablespoons unsalted butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 poblano pepper, seeded and finely
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 teaspoon ground cumin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ teaspoon dried oregano<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ teaspoon dried thyme<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6 cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3 cups whole milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cups chicken stock<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6 small red potatoes, peeled and
diced small<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese,
shredded (about 1 cup)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
(about 1 cup)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cups diced, cooked chicken<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 (30-ounce) can sweet corn, drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 cup crushed tortilla chips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Juice from 1 lime (about 2
tablespoons)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chopped cilantro, to garnish
(optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Remove one chile from the can of
chiles and mince it. Remove 1 teaspoon of the adobo sauce and set it aside to
be used later. You can save the remaining chiles and sauce for another use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven
or stock pot over medium heat. Add the poblano pepper, red bell pepper, the
chile from the can, cumin, thyme and oregano, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or
until the peppers become soft. Add the garlic, stir and cook for an additional
30 seconds, or until fragrant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon
and cook for 1 minute, or until there is no longer any visible raw flour.
Slowly stir in the milk and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom
of the pan as you stir.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Add the potatoes, bring the mixture
to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or
until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a knife.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Add the shredded cheeses a handful at
a time, stirring after each addition until the cheese is completely melted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Finally, stir in the chicken, both
cans of corn, the tortilla chips, lime juice and the reserved 1 teaspoon of
adobo sauce. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the soup is
completely heated through. Serve immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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been refrigerated and reheated, you may need to thin out the soup with some
extra chicken stock, as it may thicken up in the refrigerator.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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I made these S'mores bars because I was reminiscing of summer and having bon fires on the beach with friends and making s'mores.</div>
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This winter has been such a DREADFUL one and I don't know about you, </div>
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but I'm SO ready for some warmer weather.</div>
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I'll even take temperatures in the 40's at this point!</div>
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One another note, these s'mores bars are irresistible and hard to only have one!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup butter melted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2/3 cup salted butter (softened)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 1/2 cup flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 1/4 tsp baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp vanilla<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup mini marshmallows<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Place on top of dough before
baking:</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Milk Chocolate Candy Bar (broken
into pieces)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Graham Cracker (broken into
pieces)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup marshmallows<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combine melted butter and graham
cracker crumbs into a small bowl with a fork.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Then line a 13x9 with foil and
press down crust. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cream butter and sugar in a large
bowl. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add in eggs and vanilla and stir until combined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix the baking powder
and salt with 1 cup of flour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Pour into the butter mixture and stir in the rest
of the flour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Fold in chocolate chips.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Press dough into pan with a
spatula flour on your hands. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dough goes right on top of the crust. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake for
30-35 minutes or until lightly browned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Test with a tooth
pick. The dough should be soft in the center.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let bars cool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recipe source: http://www.iheartnaptime.net/smores-bars/</span></div>
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This recipe for Mixed Berry Cobbler had my family raving.</div>
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My 5 year old devoured it and kept on asking for more day after day!</div>
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I am not a huge fruit/dessert gal, but I have to say....I kept going back for more too!</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.199999809265137px;">7 cups, combination of berries,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1/2 cups plus 4 tablespoons sugar, divided<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3 tablespoons cornstarch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3/4 cups heavy cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;">Preheat oven to 350°F.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;"> Combine berries and lemon juice in a
bowl. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;">Mix 1/2 cup sugar with cornstarch; pour over berries and stir gently. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;">Place berries in a 2-quart or 9 x 9-inch baking dish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;">Place flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;">Cut in
butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse
crumbs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;">Stir in cream to make a soft dough. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 12.75pt;">Drop by spoonfuls over fruit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "KG Love You Through It"; font-size: 28.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Garlic
& Herb Soup with Croutons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a great soup that is perfect for the St. Patrick's Holiday.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once you roast the garlic, it isn't overpowering, it turns a really great sweet flavor and the croutons are a great addition to the soup.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make it and serve a green salad with it for a festive meal!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 medium heads garlic<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 cups water<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">½</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> bay leaf<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 tsp kosher salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">½</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> cup chopped fresh parsley<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">¼</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> cup chopped fresh basil<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">¼</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> EVOO<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Croutons:<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp Evoo<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">½</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
cups crustless cubed<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sourdough bread<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cloves garlic<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or parmigiano-reggiano<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kosher salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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garlic heads on pointy ends & press them with the heel of hand so they
split open. Discard loose outer skin & separate cloves, leaving them in
their skins.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Set
aside 3 medium cloves & put the rest in a soup pot with water, bay leaf,
& 2 tsp salt.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bring
to a simmer over med. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat & cook uncovered about 20 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove bay
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scoop garlic cloves from broth & cool slightly. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When
cooled enough to handle, squeeze them out of their skins back into the pot.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> While the soup simmers, peel and mince the 3 reserved cloves. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix in minced
garlic, parsley, basil, evoo, & remaining 1 tsp salt and pepper; set aside.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For
the croutons: heat 1 tsp evoo in skillet over med. heat. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add bread crumbs &
cook, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Transfer to a bowl.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Add remaining
1 tsp evoo and minced garlic to skillet & cook about 1 minute, stirring
frequently. Take care the garlic doesn’t get too brown or it will be bitter. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toss the toasted garlic, the cheese, and parsley with the warm bread. </span></span></div>
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Not only am I addicted to Cadbury Eggs, </div>
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2 cups all-purpose flour</div>
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted ( 1 1/2 sticks)</div>
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1 cup packed brown sugar</div>
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1/2 cup white sugar</div>
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract</div>
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1 egg</div>
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1 egg yolk</div>
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1 1/2- 1 3/4 cups milk chocolate mini eggs</div>
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mixer. Cream together with sugars.</div>
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Add in vanilla and eggs mix until creamy.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chicken Tamale Spoon Bread<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I loved the hearty ingredients mixed with the cornmeal topping.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This is the perfect fall or winter dinner. </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Serve with a green salad and some good sourdough bread and you're golden!</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Spoon
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">¼ cup
grapeseed oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 medium
onion, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 medium
green pepper,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">cored,
seeded and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 chicken
breasts, boneless,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Skinless,
cut into 1 inch cubes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 (15 oz)
can diced tomatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cups
frozen corn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp kosher
salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp
cayenne pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ tsp pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ cup
cornmeal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For the
topping<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 ½ cups
milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 Tbsp
butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ tsp kosher
salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">½ cup
cornmeal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 cup
shredded cheddar <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 eggs,
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For the Spoon bread:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Preheat oven
to 375 F.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Heat oil in
medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add
onions, green pepper, and garlic and sauté until onions are golden. Add chicken
and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes to sear on all sides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Stir in
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Whisk in
cornmeal blended with the water and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Pour mixture
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For the topping:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Combine milk
with butter and salt in 2 qt. saucepan and heat over med-low heat, until just
begins to simmer, but do not boil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from heat and stir in cheese and eggs. Spread topping over the chicken mixture
in dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes until cheese is golden brown. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life gives you the opportunity to learn, grow, and be stretched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's sometimes a rollercoaster of emotions, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but I've learned that holding on tight,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">screaming, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">being scared,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and laughing are all part of the ride.</span></div>
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Lemon dessert. lemon pasta. lemon chicken. you name it and if it's lemon flavored I'll eat it!</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 16.5pt;">1/3-1/2 cup lemon zest *</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4d4d4d; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Set both aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">In a large mixing bowl, beat together the
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<span style="background: white;">In a separate bowl, mix together the flour,
baking powder, and salt.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Add to flour mixture to the butter mixture and
mix just until dry ingredients are incorporated.</span></span><br />
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1 cup butter (2 sticks) at room temperature<br />
3 Tbl milk<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1 tsp fresh lemon juice<br />
6-7 cups powdered (confectioners) sugar<br />
1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon zest, whatever your preference<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Let the butter soften to room temperature.</span><span style="color: #4d4d4d; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with an
electric mixer.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #4d4d4d; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background: white;">Mix in the milk, vanilla, and lemon juice.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Add 6-7 cups powdered sugar and mix.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Add the lemon zest and mix….and take a taste.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Add more sugar and/or zest, juice, or milk if
needed.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Bright","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You didn't do anything to earn my heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It just happened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the time I knew you,</span></div>
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Funny story.</div>
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I never liked Chinese food until college.</div>
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Seriously.</div>
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I don't know what it was,</div>
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most likely because I grew up in a small town in northern michigan and there really weren't any chinese restaurants.</div>
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Needless to say,</div>
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I am<i> ALWAYS </i>on the lookout for a GREAT chinese dish and I am usually disappointed.</div>
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BUT I have found a sure WINNER that I am making ALL THE TIME now!</div>
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This Honey Sesame Chicken will blow your socks off and having you put the phone down from ordering chinese takeout and making it yourself!</div>
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<b><u>Ingredients:</u><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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4 chicken breasts<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup cornstarch<o:p></o:p></div>
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3 eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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salt and pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup canola oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Sauce:</b></u><o:p></o:p></div>
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¾ cup honey<o:p></o:p></div>
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¾ cup soy sauce<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup ketchup<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup brown sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup rice wine vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 t sesame oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 t minced garlic<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 T cornstarch<o:p></o:p></div>
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additional sesame seeds for
garnish<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.</div>
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Cut
chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In separate bowls, place
cornstarch and slightly beaten eggs. </div>
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Dip chicken into cornstarch then coat in
egg mixture. I have also found that you can put the chicken pieces in a gallon
size bag and shake to coat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heat canola oil in a large skillet
over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned. Place the chicken in a 9
x 13 greased baking dish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a medium sized mixing bowl,
combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil,
minced garlic, and 1 T cornstarch.</div>
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Pour over chicken and bake for 45 minutes or
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