tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25139102392574812202024-03-14T01:06:36.083-07:00Best Kitchen aka Melhor Da CozinhaMary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-84651114522864555832015-03-07T11:36:00.002-08:002015-03-07T11:36:24.111-08:00Delicious Easter Souther Cooking Menu<a href="http://www.southerncooking123.com/" target="_blank">Southern cooking</a> is well known as being fantastic soul food that provides a feeling of comfort and leaves you wanting to come back for more. Its main features include flavors inspired by African American, Scottish, English, German, Native American, Irish, and French origins. Southern style cuisine is usually broken down into various styles such as Appalachian, Creole, Cajun, Lowcountry, Tidewater, and Floribbean. Regardless of what you call this melding of the cultures, the melting pot always produces fantastic food loved by all.<br />
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Deep pit barbeque, spices, grits, okra, black eyed peas, and eggplant are often associated with southern cooking and create some of the dishes southern cooking is known and loved for. Fried chicken, collard greens, buttermilk biscuits, and thick gravies that will make your mouth water in anticipation are in the hearts of every southern cook.<br />
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Nothing says Southern cooking quite like a large family gathering filled with traditional favorites. A traditional Southern Easter meal is generally thought of as a combination of the following tantalizing dishes.<br />
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<b>Appetisers:</b><br />
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<li> Relish Tray</li>
<li> Deviled Eggs</li>
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<b>Drinks:</b><br />
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<li> Southern Sweet Iced Tea</li>
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<b>Salads:</b><br />
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<li> Cold English Pea Salad</li>
<li> Seven Layer Pasta Salad</li>
<li> Seven Layer Salad or</li>
<li> Cornbread Salad</li>
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<li>Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham or</li>
<li>Cajun Glazed Ham served with Orange or Jezebel Sauce</li>
<li>Scalloped Potatoes or</li>
<li>Cheesy Potatoes au Grain</li>
<li>Roasted or Mashed Sweet Potatoes</li>
<li>Butter Steamed Potatoes</li>
<li>Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon and Onions or</li>
<li>Sweet and Sour Green Beans</li>
<li>Southern Style Creamed Corn or</li>
<li>Corn Spoon Bread</li>
<li>Baked Pineapple Casserole</li>
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<li>Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls or</li>
<li>Easy Pan Rolls or</li>
<li>Pull Apart Rolls</li>
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<li>Homemade Southern Banana Pudding</li>
<li>Ambrosia</li>
<li>Watergate Salad</li>
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These main dish recipes are sure to make your Easter dinner a winner that will be talked about for years to come.<br />
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-13264469912953967772014-11-21T19:22:00.000-08:002014-11-24T05:51:23.507-08:00The Wonderful World of the Wood Fired Oven <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It seems like once upon a time homes were built solely of wood and by hand. These cabin homes were lit by candles and in the corner was a big cast iron stove that warmed every inch of the house. The world came a long way from the days of the struggles of harsh winters and cutting wood to fire up their stoves. Wood fired ovens are replaced with the conventional ovens and electric or gas powered stoves. Many times you would see wood fired ovens in pizzerias or in backyards of some homes. With convenience comes with lost benefits the wood fired oven had in the kitchen.<br />
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When many of us think of <a href="http://www.grillsnovens.com/ovens/wood-fired-pizza-ovens.html" target="_blank">wood fired ovens</a>, we think of the prairies of the American west where wood cabin homes had a cast iron stove with freshly cut wood stacked against the wall. Wood fired ovens have a long history and many different versions of them. From the prairies of America to the countryside of Italy, the wood fired ovens were around during the ancient times. The ovens were created from cast iron or bricks of stone, each different but all for the same purpose, to cook food. People can still find these wonderful ovens in homes on the countryside of Europe still using the ancient Roman designs. <br />
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Many people do not realize the benefits of wood fired ovens. These wood fired ovens can create high heat, heat that can reach anywhere from 500 to 700 degrees. The high heat allows foods such as vegetables to cook quickly, retaining the nutrients and antioxidants. As for the modern conventional ovens foods take longer to cook resulting in lost nutrients and antioxidants. Another benefit the wood fired ovens have is how it enhances the flavor of the food cooked. From the wood burning, the smoke brings the extra flavor that enhances the food. Many BBQ restaurants and pizzerias still use the wood fired ovens for the benefits to enhance the flavors of their meats and food. <br />
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With the many benefits from cook stove cooking, people can use different types of wood to enhance different types of meat. From hickory to cherry wood, each wood goes perfectly to enhance the flavor of fish, beef, pork, and chicken. Wrapping the meat and vegetables in aluminum you can cook the food while the smoke seeps into the aluminum letting the flavors to ramp up. Comparing the modern stoves with the wood fired ovens, you can tell the difference in the flavors. <br />
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Wood fired ovens are expensive to install and create, but people are recognizing the benefits. Unlike the times of the prairies or the ancient Rome, the wood fired ovens are not found inside of homes but rather outside, creating an outdoor kitchen. As expensive it can become to install a wood fired oven outside it would also become cost effiecent on utlity bills and a great area to have fun gatherings with family and friends. You will now find modern homes with the modern version of the wood stove ovens. To have a wood fired oven is highly recommended as families look to cook and eat at home.Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-24614530262274171172014-10-01T05:58:00.001-07:002014-10-01T05:58:52.247-07:00The art of cook stove cooking for a clean and efficient energy.Whether you are in the city or off the grid you can enjoy gourmet food with the help of a wood cook stove! From stews to muffins a cook stove delivers a tasty, engaging, and personal cooking experience.<br />
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You own that heat! Light a real fire in the firebox, wait for the baking oven and cook top to heat up, place your food in or on the stove and you are in business, welcome to <a href="http://www.woodcooking.com/cook-stove-cooking" target="_blank">cook stove cooking</a>! You can make anything that can be done in a gas or electric stove... during a power outage!
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The side of the baking oven next to the firebox is almost always higher than the other side. Therefore turn your tray if you are baking bread - this will provide a more even finish to all your loaves. Use stoves with cast iron cook tops only.<br />
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Cast iron is slower to heat up than steel but it heats up evenly and provides a uniformly hot surface.<br />
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Steel, on the other hand, heats up quickly and looses heat quickly, the part of your cook top closer to the firebox may be noticeably hotter than the other side and the temperature can fluctuate over time, and a non-uniform heat results in non-uniformly cooked food.<br />
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Don't be afraid to take out those cast iron rings from the burner if your stove comes with them. Your cooking pot will then be directly over fire for a very quick camp-like Dutch style cooking.<br />
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Although some will escape smoke will not fill your room if your stove is properly ventilated - the chimney created draft claims the major portion of it even during the few moments when the rings are out but the pot is not on yet. Use a special fire-rated pot, ideally cast iron.<br />
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Enameled pots can get ruined over open fire. Have baking mitts handy at all times, everything about a cook stove is hot. Open the baking oven door oven as little as possible to maintain consistent temperature.<br />
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Cook stoves are not for the faint of heart but let it suffice to say that those who cook on wood use same stoves for decades. Enjoy!Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-24381059297780011812014-07-03T07:18:00.000-07:002014-07-03T07:18:01.017-07:00The unique flavours of South African foodTake delight in the exciting selection of delicious <b>food throughout South Africa</b>, from the delightfully unique flavours of South Africa's rainbow food to extraordinary culinary specialties from across the globe. South African cuisine scene offers an exciting selection of delicious recipes for you to choose from.<br />
<br />Everything comes together in a mixture of enticing European food, the spicy curries from India, the sweet and sour tastes of the Malay's together with the indigenous food preparation style of African men and women. As a result of its complicated variety it is sometimes a challenge to recognize and identify true<u> traditional South African cuisine</u>.<br />
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<br />One may actually claim that the diverse food combinations with its exotic elements have made <a href="http://www.saffatrading.co.za/" target="_blank">South African food</a> what it is today.<br />
<br /><b>The South African-Malay Combo</b><br />
<br />The Dutch food preparation custom and style in the very early days of South Africa were transformed permanently with the arrival of slaves to the Cape colony from the Far East. Malay servants came to the Cape at the end of the 17th century. Amongst the men were experienced anglers and fishermen, and the females were skilled cooks that added a wide variety of flavours and spices to the dishes they prepared for their masters at the time.<br />
<br />They introduced spices and flavours like star fennel, aniseed, turmeric extract, cardamom, ginger and list of other spices that was not freely available in the Cape colony at that time.<br />
<br />Malayan cooks introduced an assortment of massalas, combinations and blends of various flavours which they used making various food types. The slaves even brought along saltpetre which was a wonder substance if you wanted to pickle something like fish or meat. These herbs were very common in the Indonesian cooking culture.<br />
<br />The intermixing and intermingling of the very early Dutch and Malay cookery is recognized today as the so called "Cape Dutch food or cuisine”, an aromatic style of food preparation which is very distinct to South Africa.<br />
<br /><b>The Portuguese and South African combination</b><br />
<br />Due to the closeness of previous Portuguese colonies of Angola and Mozambique next to the Republic of South Africa, Portuguese food had a significant effect on South African cuisine and cooking style, primarily with the use of spicy hot chilli-based peri-peri spices along with onions, garlic, fresh coriander, bay leaves, paprika and delicious sweet peppers. All of these spices goes exceptionally well with a traditional South
African "braai" (barbecues). Barbequed-Smoked peri-peri chicken and a
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African food preparation is especially recognized for its
mouth-watering fish and shellfish meals, using sea life like kabeljou,
calamari, crayfish, prawns, cod among others, prepared in a wide range
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<b>Spectacular Fish Braai</b><br />
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From the Namibian border on the west side to the Mozambique boundary on the east side, South Africa’s shoreline is abundant in <a href="http://melhordacozinha.blogspot.com/2013/11/paleo-baked-salmon-recipes-herb-crusted.html" target="_blank">various fish</a> and shellfish such as snoek also known as sea pike, kingklip, deep sea hake, red roman and pilchards to name just a few. Various other special shellfish from the sea include abalone, mussels, oysters, shrimps and a spiny rock lobster crayfish called "kreef" in South Africa. The "braai" or barbeque for our UK and US readers is the preferred way of preparing a fish. <br />
<br />South Africa men and women on the western coastline are known for their love and fondness for crayfish and traditional snoek. They are normally particularly skilled at barbecuing fish over an open fire which is called a "braai". In seaside locations fresh line fish has always been known as a good menu choice if you enjoy fish.Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-79914883563520189872014-04-07T08:07:00.001-07:002014-12-29T09:31:01.964-08:00How To Make Food More AppealingCreating food that people love takes much more skill than simply creating a dish that tastes good. Creating a dish that appeals to the eyes and the sense of smell as well as palate will show that you are a successful cook whether you are cooking professionally or are simply a home cook who likes to entertain family and friends.
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<b>A Feast For The Eyes</b><br />
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<a href="https://restaurantgoods.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">A plate of food should be a feast for the eyes</a>. The more colorful the dish and the more textural variety it has the more appetizing it will be to those who you serve it too. Whether you are making a simple salad or casserole, an expensive entree or a sweet dessert making sure that the food you serve combines color and textures will encourage people not only to ooh and ahh over your offering, but to actually dig in.<br />
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Adding green and red sweet peppers, finely chopped carrots, and bright green herbs to casseroles and soups and add a touch of appealing color while also enhancing the taste of the dish. Try combining blanched broccoli and steamed carrots together as a side for baked chicken or broiled fish to add both a different texture and color will be more exciting that choosing to bland side dishes for bland colored meats. Making use of colorful spices such as paprika, chives, and pepper corn will also brighten up those more boring looking dishes and sides.<br />
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Don't forget to use garnishes to make the plate even more attractive. A twist of orange, lemon, or lime on the side of a plate adds a bit of color. Placing that broiled fish on a dark green leaf of kale or that scoop of cottage cheese on a small lettuce leaf makes the food all the more appealing.
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Along with making your food visually appealing you are also going to want it to be aromatic as well. As most people know the aroma of food, enhances the taste so ensuring that your food has an appetizing aroma will encourage people to want to try the dish. Whether it is the spicy aroma of peppers and garlic, the earthy aroma of dishes prepared using ginger, cumin, cinnamon and cloves or the citrus aroma of lemons, and limes serving food that engages the sense of smell as well as the sense of taste only increases the pleasure for those sampling your food.
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<b>Putting It All Together</b><br />
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To really wow those who sample your food, you need to really bring together the sight, smell, and good taste of the food you are serving. Presenting that food in an appealing way and having it served with a smile will definitely increase people's satisfaction. While satisfying those eating any meal is always the goal it is especially important if you make your living from food preparation. Make sure that you arrange the food on the plate in an attractive manner, use proper garnishes, and serve the food at the right temperature. Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-15615814011100802042014-03-11T18:30:00.002-07:002014-03-11T18:32:47.707-07:00Are Wine Aerators Really Necessary?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There may be a number of wine accessories but the craze for aerators is incomparable. Aerators are mainly intended to make the flavor better by speeding up the wine’s contact with Oxygen. Now a question arises? Why should it be done? Well. Oxygen actually softens the consistency and boosts the fruit flavour of a particular wine. The conventional aeration device is the wine decanter, the one with a flashy glass jug which is seen with every expert.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Aerator-Red-Spout-Pourers/dp/B00IWLC4BC" target="_blank">Wine Aerator Decanter</a>, when a bottle of wine is poured into it, whisks it and helps in getting more molecules of the liquid come in touch with the air. Most of the decanters are seen with a roomy bowl which allows more wine to get in contact with more air. More room means more air available in the bowl to get in contact with the wine.<br />
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The aerators are a bit different from the conventional decanters. These aerators have fancy funnels which help you to use only a glass of wine at a time and store the rest of the bottle for later use. This is in a way an advantage as the wine exposed to air, if left for more than a few hours makes it flat and sour. So it is better to expose the required amount of wine only.<br />
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Some aerators are designed such that as liquid flows into it, there is a provision to draw air. So, required amount of air is drawn dynamically depending upon the quantity of wine. Such aerators work well with either old wines or younger wines. These actually work the best with red wines which have a characteristic of improving when aerated. This of course can be identified with close observation. If you give aerated and non-aerated wines to beginners you can observe that they would like the aerated ones without knowing which one is what.<br />
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You can say that this effect can be obtained by just whirling the wine in the glass. Of course you can as it can be considered as the poor man’s aeration. It is actually similar to whisking cream or beating eggs manually with a spoon, but if you whisk it with a beater you would get an improved result. In a similar manner if you use aerator the effect what you get is quite different from normal swirling. <a href="http://www.remodia.net/2014/03/best-wine-aerator-decanter/" target="_blank">The wine aerator</a> will be different for white wines and red wines to keep the difference of wines intact.<br />
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The mechanism will be the same. Anyway the difference in flavors before and after aeration is very minute as we said earlier and can be identified only through close observation. So if you ask the question “are wine aerators really necessary?” then it has to be left to the individual’s interest. If you really find the difference and want to enjoy every sip of your wine then may be it is a right choice. So finally the answer to this question depends on the one who wants to have the best experience of drinking wine.
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-33784541408832268672013-11-20T04:16:00.001-08:002013-11-20T06:30:55.583-08:00List of Necessary Catering SuppliesCatering is nothing but cooking and providing food at commercial places like hotels, public houses or events like wedding, parties or at any other places. This is usually done on a contract basis. Though catering provides food and beverages for events it is not similar to event management. Event management is a vast subject in which catering forms a small part.<br />
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Those who are very much interested in cooking delicious dishes can opt for catering as their career. Now-a-days people are extremely busy and hence go for caterers for any event they want to organize. So there is a huge demand for caterers who become popular with their quality of food and services.
No matter how big or small your catering business is the profit margin is huge.<br />
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There will be usually 66% of pre-tax profits for the caterers but when you consider the overheads this figure becomes reliable. You can lower the overheads to even zero to make your profits dependable. If you decide to start a catering business it is important to know which type of catering you are interested in to make your business successful.<br />
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We list the types of catering business opportunities depending on which you may have to identify the <a href="http://www.nobleexpress.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>catering supplies</b></a><b>:</b><br />
• Special events<br />
• Social catering<br />
• Corporate catering<br />
• Community affairs<br />
• Kosher catering<br />
• Wine and bar services<br />
• Full event management services<br />
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Depending upon the type of the catering business you want to start, you may have to consult florists, department store heads, and musicians etc. to organize the things. You may need to make a deal with all of them to continue the relationship.<br />
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Coming to the equipment that you need for your catering business the criteria depends on the type of service you offer and the size of the business. But whatever may be the criteria serving platters and serving utensils are a must for any catering service.<br />
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Equipment required to ensure the food to be hot or cold should be acquired. Linens, napkins, table decorations and centerpieces are all required to make the place presentable to the guests. You may need to take care of transportation of food and equipment so purchase of a suitable vehicle would be advantageous. If you want to start the catering business from home then you may take the catering supplies for rent to keep the investment less initially. This may reduce the profit margin but it is always better to avoid any risk of mismanagement.<br />
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We provide a list of the catering supplies that you may need for your business.<br />
• Knives<br />
• Utensils<br />
• Blender<br />
• Chopping boards<br />
• Food storage containers<br />
• Mixers<br />
• Pans spoons<br />
• Refrigerators<br />
• Freezer<br />
• Coolers<br />
• Cooling van<br />
• Dispensers<br />
• Oven<br />
• Microwaves<br />
• Table top<br />
• Rolling carts<br />
• Van<br />
• Uniforms<br />
• Gloves<br />
• Garbage bags for dirty linen<br />
• Extra bus tubs for dirty dishes<br />
• Tin foil<br />
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The above mentioned catering supplies are compulsorily required by any catering business. You cannot run for the things once the event has started. So everything should be kept in place well before the commencement of the event. Catering supplies should be taken care of for a smooth running of your catering business.
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-77890567187062376072013-11-11T18:07:00.002-08:002013-11-11T18:10:46.530-08:00Paleo Baked Salmon Recipes – Herb Crusted Salmon<br />
I have to be honest, I don't enjoy cooking all that much. But in order to follow the paleo diet cooking has to be a big part of my life. No more can I run out to my favorite fast food joint and pick up a burger. I have to cook at home. One thing I look for when I am looking for paleo friendly recipes is ease. I don't need anything complicated and I don't need anything that will take forever to prepare. <br />
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Chances are you are the same way. And if you are looking for a simple paleo baked salmon recipe you have come to the right place. With this article I am going to share a simple herb crusted salmon recipe with you. Overall it will take you less than 25 minutes to create this recipe. 5 minutes to prep everything and about 15 to 20 minutes to cook it. Simple and fast. Just what I like!<br />
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<b>List of ingredients for herb crusted salmon:</b><br />
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<li>2 salmon fillets (6oz each) </li>
<li>1 heaping tablespoon coconut flour </li>
<li>2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or dried, if you have on hand) </li>
<li>1 tablespoon olive oil </li>
<li>1 tablespoon dijon mustard </li>
<li>salt and pepper, to taste </li>
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Sounds good already doesn't it? Let's jump in and get
to the nitty gritty. The first thing you need to do is preheat your
oven to 450 degrees. Get a baking sheet and line it with either foil or
parchment. Take the two salmon fillets and place it on the baking sheet.
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Grab the olive oil and the dijon mustard and put it
on top of the salmon. Rub it over the top and sides of the salmon. The
next step is to mix the parsley, salt, pepper and coconut flour in a
small mixing bowl. Get a spoon and use it to sprinkle your toppings over
the salmon. You will need to use your hand to pat it down into the
salmon.<br />
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Use cooking gloves if you don't want to touch or feel the meet. Once you have covered it with all the toppings you will need to put it in the oven for about 15 minutes. You want to cook it to your desired preference. If you want it medium rare cook it for 12 minutes. <br />
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That's basically it. Just sit back and wait for your herb crusted salmon to finish cooking. Now its all about figuring out what sides you want to put with it. I love broccoli and almost always eat it with my salmon. However, you can choose any vegetable you like. Asparagus also goes great with salmon. You can even eat it with a salad if you prefer. <br />
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Since this is a paleo recipe be sure to use olive oil on your salad instead of regular dressing. Its healthy for you and has way fewer calories. You can even throw in a sweet potato or some brown rice for your carb source. Whatever you do just make sure its well balanced. <br />
For more healthy paleo salmon recipes visit <a href="http://paleosalmonrecipes.com/">paleosalmonrecipes.com</a> <br />
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We all want to celebrate our birthdays in a fun and memorable way. Of course, birthdays are our way of celebrating life. It is our guide in life that we are no longer getting younger.
Each birthday as we aged, it is expected of us to become more mature and responsible individuals. But, birthdays should be special and funny. Here are some of the <a href="http://birthday-party-ideas.net/" target="_blank">funny birthday cakes suggestions</a> which will surely bring fun to the birthday celebrant as well as to the guests.
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<b>Funny birthday cakes come in different objects and shapes.</b><br />
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They also depict meaning which are describing the birthday celebrant through the cake we serve during his or her birthday. Animals are being depicted on birthday cakes. For instance, for a birthday celebrant who loves dogs, a cake which is design as a dog will be perfect for him or her. While, for someone who loves cats, a cake cat will be great for the birthday celebrant.<br />
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A birthday celebrant who lists horse riding as one of his or her hobbies, deserves a horse cake – a cake shaped with a horse head.
For food lovers out there!
Someone who likes to eat pizza should be prepared a pizza cake. This cake is decorated with pizza toppings which will really look like a pizza. For a birthday celebration who loves to eat in fast foods, a cake shaped and designed as French fries or burger will be great to describe him or her as a person.
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<b>For a Dreamer</b><br />
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For those who are dreaming for a happy ending like those in fairy tale stories, a castle cake will be the perfect cake design for that person. While others prefer a cake shaped like the little mermaid who like the story of Ariel and her prince. For those who are avid fans of the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, I am sure he or she would love to have a pirate cake. For those who love the Disney princesses, they will choose to have a princess cake.
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Still, looking for other funny birthday cakes suggestions? Here’s more! For those who love fun, games and sports, the kind of sports or game equipment should be considered in giving these birthday celebrants their cakes.<br />
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For example, for a football varsity player, a football will be great for him or her. While for someone who likes to play cards, a paying card with the design of a king or a queen or a jack will fit his or her taste. For a birthday celebrant who is a guitar player, a guitar cake will make him or her happy.<br />
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For someone who is an NBA fan, a cake shaped like a basketball will fit his liking. For a sophisticated girl who likes to collect handbags, a handbag cake will be great for her as her birthday cake.
Shaping a cake into funny objects and designs are not the only way to make funny birthday cakes suggestions.<br />
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The dedication you put on top of the cake is also one way to make it funny.
For instance, putting these phrases as dedication on top of a birthday cake will bring smile on your lips: “We’re glad you found a new job, because we never really liked you. ” – is for someone who has just been hired in his or her new job. “You’re dead to us now, hope you fail.” – is for someone who just ventured to a new business or just reached another chapter of his or her life.
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-18802727447652106142013-08-13T06:53:00.004-07:002013-08-13T06:53:54.384-07:00Why You Need Catering For Your Corporate Functions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whenever you have a corporate function where there will be a lot of people in attendance, the best way to keep everyone’s spirits high and energy flowing is by feeding them and keeping them happy. The best way to do this for large events is by hiring catering companies to take care of all the work for you. Here are some reasons that private function catering is a great idea for your corporate function.<br />
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Often times, corporate events can last for many hours and attendees can get very hungry during this time. As they get hungry, their attention may begin to drift or you may even notice a spike in people who ‘use the bathroom’ but really head over to the vending machine to grab a snack or two. If those in attendance know that food is being catered and that they will be fed, they can focus their attention on the event instead, knowing that once business is handled food will be served. Also, the fact that the food will be much better than the options in the vending machine will whet their appetites and add to their excitement. <br />
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Because having the attendees fed will make them happy, having food seems like an obvious choice. However planning to cook for dozens, if not hundreds, of people can be nearly impossible on your own. Special events catering companies, such as <b><a href="http://www.abfabcatering.com.au/" target="_blank">Brisbane-based Ab Fab Catering</a></b>, have expertise and knowledge when it comes to planning and preparing for your events with a lot of people. Not only will they offer delicious meals, but they will also plan accordingly for portion sizes and how much to cook for the amount of people in attendance. <br />
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It is also important to consider a catering staff considering the fact that they will take care of the little details of your food requirements during your corporate function. Not only will they have a wait staff that will deliver the food to each person in attendance, but they will do so in a professional manner that will not disrupt the overall flow of the event. Furthermore, catering companies will also be aware and conducive to those that will be eating but have certain diet restrictions. For example, many catering companies will offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other options for all of your guests. <br />
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Overall, a catering company can save you a lot of headaches during the planning for your corporate event. You want to ensure that everyone in attendance is happy, but you also don’t want to dedicate time to cooking or preparing meals on your own. Hiring a catering company to do all of the hard work for you can save you time and stress and help make a great corporate event.<br />
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-42906969835445966802013-07-31T09:38:00.000-07:002013-07-31T09:38:00.915-07:00Chocolate Haystack Cookie recipe <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mmmmm, nothing beats haystack cookies. These have got to be the absolute best kind of no bake cookies. I remember sitting on my grandma's counter while she would make them. Talk about comfort food.<br /><br />This is the recipe that I use now.<br /><br /><ul>
<li>2 cups of sugar</li>
<li>1/2 cup of milk</li>
<li>1/2 cup butter</li>
<li>2/3 cup cocoa</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li>3 cups rolled oats</li>
<li>1 1/4 cup coconut</li>
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<br />Making them is real simple. Before you start though make sure you have some wax paper or parchment paper to lay the cookies out on. They mixture cools quickly so you have to work quickly.<br /><br />In a large saucepan add the sugar and other wet ingredients and stir frequently and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in rolled oats and coconut, mix until all the rolled oats and coconut are covered with the chocolate mixture.<br /><br />Now working quickly, spoon piles onto the wax or parchment paper dipping the spoons in water to prevent sticking.<br /><br />Allow to cook for about an hour and enjoy. Store in an airtight container.<br /><br />I recommend that you double this recipe when you make them. Around our house these haystack cookies disappear by the handful.</div>
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-33808624402991979622013-07-25T09:37:00.000-07:002013-07-25T09:37:00.544-07:00This beef stew recipe will make you feel like you are at a log cabin. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hearty beef and veggies that will fill you up. Serve with fresh dinner rolls. Freeze the leftovers for a quick healthy meal.
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<li>2 Cups Cubed Beef</li>
<li>8 Small - Medium Potatoes (Cubed)</li>
<li>1/2 Medium Onion (Cut Course)</li>
<li>6 Medium Carrots (Coined)</li>
<li>1.5 Cups Chopped Green Beans</li>
<li>2 Cloves Crushed Garlic</li>
<li>Salt</li>
<li>Pepper</li>
<li>Garlic Powder</li>
<li>Beef Bouillon</li>
<li>4 Cups Beef Broth</li>
</ul>
<strong>Method:</strong><br />
<ol>
<li>Turn on crock pot and fill container with hot tap water.</li>
<li>Brown beef in a sauce pan, season with salt and garlic powder.</li>
<li>Chop potatoes into 1" cubes, slice carrots in half lengthwise and then into 1" length. Cut green beans into 1" lengths.</li>
<li>Remove meat from saucepan. Add veggies and 1/4 cup of water. Cover and let vegetables steam for 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Pour tap water out of crock pot. Place all ingredients into crock pot and cook for 4 hours </li>
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-85966025202559102732013-07-23T09:35:00.000-07:002013-07-23T09:35:00.530-07:00This scalloped potato recipe goes great with a nice baked ham or other hearty meat. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A great meal on the cold fall and winter nights. Goes great with a baked ham and makes for great leftovers.<br />
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<br /><b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li> 8 Medium Potatoes (Peeled and Sliced)</li>
<li> 1/2 Medium Onion (Diced)</li>
<li> 2 Cloves Crushed Garlic</li>
<li> 1/2 Soda Crackers (Made into Crumbs)</li>
<li> 1 - 500g Container Cottage Cheese</li>
<li> 1 Cup Grated Cheese</li>
<li> 2 Cups Milk</li>
<li> 2 Tbsp Cornstarch</li>
<li> 1/2 Tsp Salt</li>
<li> 1/2 Tsp Pepper</li>
</ul>
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<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li> Preheat oven to 400°F.</li>
<li> In a medium casserole dish layer sliced potatoes 2 deep. Add a thin layer of cracker crumbs and cottage cheese. Repeat.</li>
<li> Layer remaining potatoes, cheese and cracker crumbs.</li>
<li> Combine milk, corn starch, salt and pepper in a cup and pour over potatoes.</li>
<li> Cover and cook for 1.5 hours or until potatoes are cook entirely.</li>
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-53966124992064401472013-07-21T09:10:00.000-07:002013-07-21T09:10:00.633-07:00Deluxe Pancake Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Light and fluffy yet loaded with extra good stuff. You will wonder how you ever ate regular pancake mix<br />
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<ul>
<li>1 small / medium potato (finely grated)</li>
<li>1-1/2 cups Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix</li>
<li>1/4 cup rolled oats</li>
<li>1/4 cup fine corn meal</li>
<li>1/4 cup poppy seeds</li>
<li>1/4 cup oat bran</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>1/4 cup vegetable oil</li>
<li>milk</li>
</ul>
1. Grate potato with fine grater. Do not drain juice.<br />
2. Add remaining dry ingredients<br />
3. Add egg and oil, stir until mixed. <br />
4. Add milk and mix. Use only enough milk to
get desired consistency. The thinner the batter the thinner and lighter
the pancakes.<br />
5. Cook in cast iron pan. Flip cakes over when
underside reaches a golden brown. Add more oil to pan between cakes to
prevent sticking. <br />
These pancakes go great with any syrup but real
maple syrup is the best. Recipe makes enough for 2 people, about 6 or 8
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-34151237056149136802013-07-17T09:23:00.000-07:002013-07-17T09:23:00.645-07:00Homemade Granola Bar Recipe <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is an easy meat loaf recipe that can be put together in the morning and simply put in the oven when you get home.<br />
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<ul>
<li> 1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds</li>
<li> 1/3 Cup Pumpkin Seeds</li>
<li> 1 Cup Dried Cranberries</li>
<li> 2/3 Cup Chopped Peanuts (Blanched)</li>
<li> 2/3 Cup Sliced Almonds</li>
<li> 2 Cups Instant Oatmeal</li>
<li> 3 Cups Rice Crisps</li>
<li> 1 Cup Raisins</li>
<li> 1/4 Cup Margarine</li>
<li> 1/4 Cup Honey</li>
<li> 1 Bag Large Marshmallows </li>
</ul>
<br />1. Combine a dry ingredients is a large stainless steel bowl. Mix Thoughouly.<br /><br />2. Add margarine and honey to a large microwave safe bowl with lid. Add bag of marshmallows. Microwave for 2 minutes.<br /><br />3. Add marshmallow mixture to dry ingredients and mix thouroly.<br /><br />4. Press into large greased cookie sheet and cool for an hour.<br /><br />5. Cut into bars.<br /><br />Store bars in air tight container to maintain freshness. </div>
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-28937924374058188272013-07-16T09:32:00.000-07:002013-07-16T09:32:00.186-07:00This is an easy meat loaf recipe that anyone can make<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is an easy meat loaf recipe that can be put together in the morning and simply put in the oven when you get home.<br />
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<br /><br /><b>Ingredients</b><br /><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li> 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef</li>
<li> 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats</li>
<li> 1/8 Cup Worcestershire Sauce</li>
<li> 2 Cloves Garlic (Finely Chopped)</li>
<li> 1/2 White Onion (Finely Chopped)</li>
<li> 1 Tsp. Salt, Pepper and Seasoning Salt</li>
</ul>
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<br />Method<br /><br /> Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Grease sides and bottom of loaf pan.<br /> Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.<br /> Press into loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until meat is cook throughout.<br /><br />Serve with potatoes and your favorite steamed vegetable.</div>
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-5192401963750168092013-07-12T09:31:00.000-07:002013-07-12T09:31:00.588-07:00Delicious Strawberry Smoothie Recipe <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This strawberry smoothie recipe is an ideal treat on those hot summer evenings. Simple to make, taking only 5 minutes. Top off with whipped cream for an added touch.<br /><br /><ul>
<li> 1-1/4 Cup Milk</li>
<li> 2/3 Cup Strawberry Yogurt</li>
<li> 2 Cups Sliced Strawberries</li>
<li> 8 Large Ice cubes</li>
<li> 2-1/2 Tsp. Corn Star</li>
<li> 1/3 Cup Sugar</li>
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<br />1. Simply combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree for 4 minutes or until all the ice cubes are gone.<br /><br />Store unused portion in refrigerator. </div>
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-84062997611771588632013-07-09T09:29:00.000-07:002013-07-09T09:29:00.165-07:00A delicious and light Strawberry Mousse Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A light all natural treat that will impress all your friends<br /><br />
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<li> 2 Cups Fresh Strawberries (sliced)</li>
<li> 1/4 Cup Sugar</li>
<li> 2 Packets of unflavored gelatin</li>
<li> 2 Cups Whipping Cream</li>
<li> 1/4 Cup Sugar</li>
<li> 1/2 Tsp Vanilla</li>
</ul>
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<br />1. In a medium saucepan combine sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts. Use hand blender to puree strawberries.<br /><br />2. Prepare gelatin according to instructions on package. Add strawberries and stir. Set aside to cool.<br /><br />3. Whip 2 cups whipping cream until it forms medium peaks. Add sugar and vanilla half way through whipping.<br /><br />4. After strawberry puree has cooled to room temperature fold in whipped cream. Continue folding until mixture is completely consolidated.<br /><br />5. Cover and let set up in the refrigerator for 4 hours.<br /><br />6. Serve and enjoy. </div>
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-58610154708406792402013-07-09T09:17:00.000-07:002013-07-09T09:17:00.550-07:00A great stir fry recipe that only takes about 35 minutes to make <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a great stir fry recipe for those in a hurry. A great meal that is good for you.
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<ul>
<li>
1 Small or Medium Red Pepper </li>
<li>1 Small or Medium Yellow Pepper</li>
<li>2 Celery Stalks</li>
<li>1/3 Head of Broccoli</li>
<li>2 Medium Carrots</li>
<li>2 Bone-less / Skin-less Chicken Breasts</li>
<li>1 Cup Rice un-cooked (Your choice)</li>
<li>1/4 Cup Teriyaki Sauce </li>
<li>2 Tbsp Olive & Sesame Seed Oil </li>
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<ol>
<li>Start by cooking the rice according to the directions on the box. </li>
<li>Pre-heat a grill or BBQ and cook the chicken. Brush with teriyaki sauce after chicken is turned. </li>
<li>Chop all the vegetable to a uniform size and wash. </li>
<li>Heat a wok or large fry pan. Add olive oil and sesame seed oil to the pan and allow to heat until almost smoking.
Add vegetables. Saute over a </li>
medium - high heat turning vigorously so veggies don't burn. cover and allow steam to cook vegetables.</ol>
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<li>Slice cooked chicken breasts into strips and add to veggies. Continue to cook until vegetables are soft. </li>
<li>Remove wok from heat and add 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce and stir. Serve on a bed of rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy.</li>
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-33087284347330228232013-07-08T09:26:00.000-07:002013-07-08T09:26:00.330-07:00An arrabiata recipe that is hot and spicy <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This great arrabiata recipe has a spicy kick and is great for those cool fall days. An easy pasta recipe.<br /><br /><b>Ingredients:</b><br /><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li> 2 Chorizso Sausage</li>
<li> 1/2 Onion (Diced)</li>
<li> 1/2 Red Pepper</li>
<li> 1 - 14 oz can Stewed Tomatos</li>
<li> 1 - 14 oz can Tomato Sauce</li>
<li> 1 - 5-1/2 oz can Tomato Paste</li>
<li> Penne</li>
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<br />1. Start cooking penne noodles according to the directions on the package.<br /><br />2. Dice the onions and cut the pepper into slices. Cut the chorizso into round slices about 1/8 inch thick.<br /><br />3. Preheat the fry pan and add chirizso. Cook until sausage starts to brown.Add onions and peppers and continue to cook over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occationally.<br /><br />4. Add the tomato paste, sauce and stewed tomatos. Stir and continue to cook for 10 minutes over medium low heat.<br /><br />5. Add cooked and drained penne to sauce and cook over low heat for an additional 5 minutes to allow sauce to flavour noodles.<br /><br />Serve with freshly ground parmesan cheese and home-made garlic toast. </div>
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Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-28329418320283032802013-07-04T09:07:00.000-07:002013-07-04T09:07:00.175-07:00Cream of Potato Soup Recipe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This great cream of potato soup recipe is perfect for those cold, wet November days. Hot and delicious.<br />
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<li>1 Large Carrot (Cubed)</li>
<li>2 Stalks Celery (Cubed)</li>
<li>3 Strips of Cooked Bacon</li>
<li>3/4 Cup Corn</li>
<li>1/2 of large Onion (Diced) </li>
<li>5 Medium to large Potatoes (Diced)</li>
<li>4 Cups Milk</li>
<li>4 cloves Garlic</li>
<li>1 tsp Salt</li>
<li>1 tsp Garlic Powder</li>
<li>1 tsp Black Pepper</li>
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1. In a large
sauce pan saute vegetables, garlic and bacon. Add spices.Add oil to keep
from sticking. Cover and cook over medium heat until veggies are soft.<br />
2. Combine 1 cup milk and cornstarch. <br />
3. Once veggies are soft add 4 cups milk and
reduce heat to medium low. Cook for about 45 minutes. Stir every few
minutes to prevent milk from scorching. Reduce heat further if soup
boils to hard. <br />
4. After soup has cooked for about 45 minutes puree with a hand mixer.<br />
Serve with grated cheese and croutons over top. </div>
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-37892289578141696972013-07-03T07:59:00.000-07:002013-07-03T07:59:00.345-07:00 A great cup of coffee<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />For a greater cup of coffee you simply cannot beat a fresh cup. In fact that is how I make coffee all the time, by the cup. It doesn't get any fresher then that.<br /><br />Most department stores sell a #2 cone filter holder that is ideal for 1 cup of coffee.<br /><br />Use fresh ground beans only. Pre ground department store coffee blends are bitter and inferior. Add 2.5 tsp of fresh grounds to the filter. Boil fresh water and add to the beans. Add cream and sugar to taste. Coffee cream or whole cream offer the best flavor.<br /><br />Enjoy.</div>
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-14799435408145955282013-07-01T09:06:00.001-07:002013-07-01T09:06:35.343-07:00Super Garlic Roast Beef <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is Sunday, a great day for cooking a roast in the slow cooker.<br /><br />I
start with a 3 or 4 pound beef roast. I stud the roast with 3 or 4
cloves of garlic. Cut the cloves in half length wise and insert into the
roast by using a knife to make a insertion.<br /><br />Next place the roast
into the slow cooker and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add some dry
garlic flakes, 1/2 cup of water and 2 table spoons of beef bouillon. <br /><br />I want this roast to cook all day so I set the slow cooker to low and cover. In about 6 or 7 hours dinner is ready.</div>
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-57050104479728552332013-07-01T09:04:00.002-07:002013-07-01T09:04:52.964-07:00Individual Bacon <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just remembered a little trick my
dad showed me. It is a great way to store bacon without having to have
it thawed in the fridge.<br /><br />When you bring a new package of bacon
home lay the strips on a cooking sheet and freeze them. After they are
froze simply bag them and use the individual pieces in whatever dish you
choose. <br /><br />No more wasted bacon that has gone bad in the fridge.</div>
Mary Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16464194982922626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2513910239257481220.post-17013591450638764762013-07-01T08:50:00.001-07:002013-07-01T08:50:25.797-07:00Don't waste the drippings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whenever I fry meat in the frying pan I never waste the yummy drippings that collect in the pan. This is the base for a great sauce for whatever meat you are cooking.<br /><br />Once the meat is cooked remove it from the pan and add about a half a cup of beef or chicken stock, depending on the meat. Stir around with a whisk to remove all the good stuff on the bottom of the pan. Add about a half a cup of milk to the pan and stir. Then take a quarter cup of water with a table spoon of corn starch and mix. Slowly add the water to the pan stiring constantly. Only add enough water to get the desired consistency.<br /><br />Slice the meat into strips and pour the sauce over. Enjoy.<br /><br />Now off to cook dinner. ;)</div>
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