tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58510708699384545082024-03-14T04:48:41.268-04:00The Lean Green BeanLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-14863174812932871472011-01-07T19:51:00.000-05:002011-01-07T19:51:26.415-05:00New Year, New Look!Haaaaappy Friday Friends!<br />
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Continuing my trend of new things this Friday, I'm SUPER EXCITED to announce some changes to The Lean Green Bean!<br />
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1) MOST IMPORTANTLY: New website: Please click <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/">here</a> to visit the new website!!!! It no longer includes blogspot in the web address! Movin' up in the world.<br />
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2) New look: Huge thanks to Julie over at <a href="http://www.savvyeat.com/">Savvy Eats</a>!!! She worked her magic, moved all of my content over to the new host AND worked on the design for the new page! I LOVE the way it all looks and couldn't be more excited!!!!!!!!!! Can you tell?! Seriously, Julie is amazing...if you need help with your blog, I'd highly recommend her!<br />
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3) I'll now be using Wordpress instead of Blogger. This probably doesn't mean much to some of you, but I've heard good things about it and I'm excited to give it a try.<br />
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4) If you subscribe to The Lean Green Bean in a reader or through email, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE visit the new site and re-subscribe. There are 4 colored buttons on the right-hand side of the page. Just click the envelope for email or the rss symbol for a feed. It will just take a second!<br />
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5) If you're reading this and you haven't subscribed, please see #4 :)<br />
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6) Thank you so much for reading! I'm on a blog high right now and can't wait to see what's next!<br />
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7) Finally, I'm guest posting for Mindy today over at A One Girl Revolution. You can click <a href="http://justaonegirlrevolution.com/2011/01/07/lindsays-food-revolution/">here</a> if you'd like to read the post!<br />
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See you all over at www.theleangreenbean.com :)<br />
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--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-88304612937245680702011-01-07T08:53:00.000-05:002011-01-07T08:53:01.106-05:00Lindsay's Lunchbox: Part 1Happy Friday, friends! Today I'm going to start something new.<br />
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SO, from now on I'm going to use Fridays to share some lunch ideas with you! Many of them will be cold lunches, since I don't have access to a microwave most days, but some will be hot (I do get to eat lunch at home a couple days a week)! And many can be altered or added to if you want to heat them up.<br />
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Are you ready? Here we go!<br />
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The best advice I can give my fellow lunch-packers is to start early. I usually start getting my lunch components ready on Sunday.<br />
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For example, this past Sunday I:<br />
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-made a batch of <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/sweet-potato-hummus.html">Sweet Potato Hummus</a><br />
-threw some chicken breasts in the crockpot when I woke up with some broth and let them cook all day. When they were done, I shredded them and made a big batch of chicken salad<br />
-washed a bunch of spinach and sliced some red onions to be used for spinach salad<br />
-made a batch of <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/08/peas-with-punch.html">roasted chickpeas</a><br />
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This makes it a lot easier when you actually get ready to pack your lunch each night. (Please do it at night. You're WAY more likely to actually pack it. If you wait until morning, before you know it you'll wake up late and find yourself running out the door with no lunch!<br />
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Here are my suggestions for this week:<br />
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1) Hummus.<br />
Easy to make, keeps well in the fridge and the lunch box, cheap! And it's versatile. Eat it with crackers, pita chips, bagel chips (my new favorite-lower sodium than pita chips) or fresh veggies. Currently loving sweet potato hummus.<br />
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2) Chicken Salad.<br />
Shredding your own chicken cuts down on the sodium vs. canned. You can make a big batch of plain chicken, turn some into salad and freeze some for another week. Or, turn half into salad and store the other half in the fridge. After a few days, decide whether or not you're sick of it. If you are, put the rest in the freezer. If not, make another batch of chicken salad. I like to eat mine using crackers as a scoop. You can also put it on a sandwich.<br />
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All I do when I make chicken salad is add a <i>little </i>(emphasis on little) bit of light mayo OR some plain greek yogurt to the chicken, top with lots of curry powder and cayenne pepper, toss in some green onions and stir to combine. Super easy and super tasty!<br />
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3) Spinach salad.<br />
You can buy big bags of baby spinach at the grocery store for pretty cheap. Prep a big tupperware of the staples (for me, spinach and red onion), then just take some out each day to pack in your lunch. You're more likely to eat it if it's already ready to go. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Add the other toppings the night before. This week I liked sliced apples and pomegranate...deeeelicious! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLbT743E1BkJxsfZBf6rgo8JohvX7bre-6NyzpObj-ZVGZhvgBZxJDf77lTSAnU0ZHwcS96S2Fu7E37oEDCxw7AYXnlnwhTuWuBNxMEWJcI3oQAwa3UL9KTlq4I7Un_LC0fORhAvS6tCa/s1600/DSC_6641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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If you want to add dressing, put it on the bottom of your tupperware so all the spinach doesn't get soggy, then mix it around before eating. Just don't forget your fork, or you'll be eating with your fingers like I did. Don't judge me! <br />
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4) Fruit and yogurt.<br />
This is my go-to lunch. I could eat it every day. Put some chopped fruit in a container, pack some yogurt and then mix it all together at lunch time. More apples and pomegranate arils!<br />
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With Chobani. YUM! Speaking of Chobani...i just may have a little Chobani giveaway going on next week for you guys!!! You'll have to stay tuned :) Greek yogurt is a GREAT way to get some protein at lunch time!<br />
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If you have access to a microwave then this one's for you! Make a packet of plain instant oatmeal. Push the oatmeal to one side. Put half a container of greek yogurt (I had some Peach Chobani) on the other side. Top with some fruit (you guessed it, apples and pomegranates) and a bunch of cinnamon. Mix it all together and get some of everything in each bite! Other add-in suggestions include raisins, bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, granola, cereal, grapes....the list goes on!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-41193906736388511652011-01-06T19:32:00.000-05:002011-01-06T19:32:06.041-05:00Hen Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdE0wSjhyphenhyphen6z1khYujoFuf5TFFCKNhijyxtISb8hEHEcaFC-yrkL2YceXbv87r_0yOaVR4k837795TLsMWQZUW6LjJqgkZV-ChVQNa_dvk317e_LfO3JZRjniAHdAq3syr6rMU_un_hXv3/s1600/DSC_6757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdE0wSjhyphenhyphen6z1khYujoFuf5TFFCKNhijyxtISb8hEHEcaFC-yrkL2YceXbv87r_0yOaVR4k837795TLsMWQZUW6LjJqgkZV-ChVQNa_dvk317e_LfO3JZRjniAHdAq3syr6rMU_un_hXv3/s320/DSC_6757.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
All I wanted to do this afternoon was take a nap.<br />
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I never did it.<br />
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Instead, I threw together a delicious lunch after I got home from class (which I will share with you tomorrow) and found myself re-energized! As you recall, I made <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2011/01/cornish-game-hens-with-pomegranate.html">Cornish Game Hens</a> yesterday, and I used the bones to make some stock. I had no real plans for it at the time, but it's always good to have on hand!<br />
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This afternoon turned out to be cold and snowy and it seemed like the perfect time to make soup. So I did. Hen Soup!<br />
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Here's how it went down:<br />
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I sauteed some carrots, onion and green pepper: <br />
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I tossed in some sweet potato:<br />
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I pulled the stock out of the fridge, scooped the little bit of fat at the top, and added to the pot:<br />
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I let everything simmer until the potatoes were almost tender. Then I chopped up the leftover meat, and added that too! <br />
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The pot was still looking a little empty so I cooked up some elbow noodles to add:<br />
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Then I put the soup away til dinnertime:<br />
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When it was time to eat, all I had to do was reheat and add some black pepper: <br />
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I added some fresh baby spinach to mine...YUM! <br />
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I also sauteed the two chicken breasts I didn't use for the <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2011/01/reader-request-pad-thai.html">Pad Thai</a> with some pepper and paprika. I added a slice of pepperjack cheese and some spinach and voila! A sandwich for the hubby!<br />
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The soup was delicious! The broth had tons of flavor and it was packed with veggies and just the right amount of noodles. I ate two bowls :)<br />
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In other news, I tried to make banana bread with whole wheat pastry flour and both loaves are currently sitting at the bottom of the trash can. It ended badly. Live and learn :) <br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-13980798089036992092011-01-05T21:32:00.000-05:002011-01-05T21:32:39.244-05:00Cornish Game Hens with Pomegranate Sauce<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ddwH5d7R8fWdlcq46DZdei4BSrmhlUgChLzcY46cBdJ6m72wL7ssf5VOTJpRxT8_Uwfba7iK5FXcav8XQZuQAsB7dSlbNIraZjTd0ZGcq6QvG3OMsew7y5CS9r-FdO-zxLd0j5VWCHfT/s1600/DSC_6717.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ddwH5d7R8fWdlcq46DZdei4BSrmhlUgChLzcY46cBdJ6m72wL7ssf5VOTJpRxT8_Uwfba7iK5FXcav8XQZuQAsB7dSlbNIraZjTd0ZGcq6QvG3OMsew7y5CS9r-FdO-zxLd0j5VWCHfT/s320/DSC_6717.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Hi Friends! <br />
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Tonight I made one of my favorite childhood dinners: Cornish Game Hens! We used to eat these occasionally growing up...I can remember begging my mom to buy them at the grocery store on several occasions. The hubby had never had them and had been talking about trying them for a while, so last time we went grocery shopping we picked up a twin pack.<br />
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I wanted to keep it simple, so after confirming some cooking temperatures via google: <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/cornish-game-hens-with-garlic-and-rosemary/Detail.aspx">Cornish Game Hens</a>, I headed to the kitchen and here's what I did:<br />
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I stuffed each with two slices of lemon, rubbed them with olive oil and sprinkled with rosemary and black pepper <br />
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Then I put them in the oven at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. <br />
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Meanwhile, I combine the rest of my container of veggie broth (about a cup), the rest of my bottle of white wine (about 1/2 a cup) and the juice from half a lemon:<br />
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After 25 minutes, I poured half of the liquid over the hens, turned the oven down to 375 degrees and set the time for another 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, I poured the rest of the liquid over the birds:<br />
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Then things got a little crazy. I'd been thinking all day about what kind of sauce I was going to make to go with these and I decided I wanted to use up the other pomegranate that I bought. I pulled out all the arils and plopped them into my mini food processor. <br />
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And turned it into this: <br />
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I poured the mixture into a colander to strain out the pulp:<br />
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Meanwhile, instead of wondering what temperature the hens were at, I was using my new thermometer that the hubby got me for Christmas! It's called a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-TruTemp-Digital-Cooking-Thermometer/dp/B0001BFJ54">TruTemp Digital Thermometer</a> by Taylor. You put the probe in whatever is in the oven and stick the display on the oven door. You can set the final temperature you want and it will beep when it is reached! I'm in love with it!!<br />
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When the birds were done, I pulled them out and let them rest (under foil of course, which I removed for the photo): <br />
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While the meat was resting, I roasted a mixture of white and sweet potatoes and reduced the pom/clem juice mixture in a small saucepan. After it reduced by half, it was much sweeter so I added the juice from 1/2 a lemon to cut the sweetness. The "sauce" didn't really thicken, but it tasted fantastic!!! *Sidenote, this meal was not the most photogenic...but oh well.<br />
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The side <strike>juice</strike> sauce:<br />
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I got tired of dipping and just poured some on my plate :) <br />
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The verdict? Good! The meat was moist and it's fun to get your own little bird. The sauce kinda reminded me of cranberry sauce and it actually felt a little like Thanksgiving all over again! <br />
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I pulled most of the leftover meat when we were done, the immediately threw the bones in a pot to make some stock. It's simmering away right now :)<br />
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What about you? What's the best sauce you've ever made?<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--LindsayLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-66435902299884982852011-01-04T21:25:00.000-05:002011-01-04T21:25:41.409-05:00Reader Request: Pad Thai<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOosTHR6On-1O7chyLDjn0I0cZhIE96PboPpuGAMYPm0DAM9sZtrYExOKWFFSSwTNRM7GJClR_fcsPVSAwFaXS1F_hJ9dWoiQJIBUUJfLfLeVcSuFbh6zcXISLq4zoqak2Bt5HaAvyzJg4/s1600/DSC_6691.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOosTHR6On-1O7chyLDjn0I0cZhIE96PboPpuGAMYPm0DAM9sZtrYExOKWFFSSwTNRM7GJClR_fcsPVSAwFaXS1F_hJ9dWoiQJIBUUJfLfLeVcSuFbh6zcXISLq4zoqak2Bt5HaAvyzJg4/s320/DSC_6691.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Alright my friends, I've got a good one for you tonight! Just before the holidays, a reader contacted me with a request for pad thai. She said she's tried making it twice and it's only turned out so-so. I love pad thai so I was immediately excited about the idea of making it. I told her I'd get right on it after the holidays...so here we are! This one's for you Diane!<br />
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As excited as I initially was about the pad thai idea, I must admit that my excitement quickly faded as I began my search to figure out exactly how it is that you go about making pad thai. It is apparently one of those dishes that EVERYONE makes a different way. This was made quite clear by the fact that I looked at about 20 recipes and all of them were VERY different. Surprisingly, many of the recipes included ketchup in the sauce, which just didn't sound right to me, so I quickly eliminated those.<br />
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The first promising recipe I came upon was <a href="http://savorysweetlife.com/2009/06/a-favorite-thai-stir-fry-noodle-dish-at-home-pad-thai-recipe/">this one</a> from Savory Sweet Life, but I was a little unsure about the ingredients in the sauce so I kept looking and I found <a href="http://offhercork.com/2010/12/pad-thai/">this recipe</a> from Off Her Cork. I liked the ingredients in her sauce better. She also had a link to <a href="http://chezpim.com/cook/pad_thai_for_be">this tutorial</a> which is a great in-depth explanation about how to make pad thai...I'd recommend checking it out!<br />
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After reading through these three posts, my next step was to post on Twitter asking for any tips on making pad thai. I got this advice from Rachel at <a href="http://houndsinthekitchen.com/">Hounds in the Kitchen</a>: "Soak noodles, then Saute veg, push to side, cook egg, get pan super hot, add oil and noodles, then sauce." and this encouragement from Marisa at <a href="http://mindoverbooty.com/">Mind Over Booty</a>: "Oh good luck! That's one dish that I've been afraid of for years, but I'm planning on making it in 2011." With that I was ready!<br />
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Here's what I did:<br />
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First I chopped the veggies. I used broccoli, onion, green pepper and carrots. <br />
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Then I sliced the chicken. I used two pieces and I cheated and bought the thin sliced chicken breasts since I knew I was making this. On a side note, I read an interesting article in my Cooking Light magazine the other day about the hidden sodium in packaged chicken. It's in the liquid that chicken is packed in. Do yourself a favor next time you go to the store and check the label on your chicken for the sodium content. There can be up to 400mg in a 4 oz serving! I hunted around and found this find that only had 35mg in 4 oz. Much better! It's something I never thought to check so I thought I'd pass it along.<br />
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Next up: noodles. Or rice sticks as they're called. I had half a package left over from when I made <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/sayonara-summer-rolls-kung-pao-chicken.html">Summer Rolls</a> so I just used the rest. All you have to do with these is boil some water, add the noodles and let them soak for 5 minutes. Then drain and set aside. <br />
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Let's begin! Get your pan really hot (use a wok if you have one- I don't). Add some oil and the chicken if you're using it, along with some garlic. I added cayenne pepper for an extra kick. <br />
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Add the veggies:<br />
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Mix in the noodles and a little sauce:<br />
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When your veggies are almost done, push everything to the side and crack an egg in the pan. <br />
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Poke the yolk and scramble the egg, then mix everything together. I used two eggs. <br />
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Finally, add some bean sprouts and green onions:<br />
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I only added about 1/2 the sauce while cooking. I served the rest on the side so it could be added as desired. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The verdict? A winner! I'm definitely glad I didn't add all of the sauce while cooking or I think it might have been too much. The flavor of the sauce was great and overall the dish tasted really good. The hubby approved as well. We each had a big plate and have some leftover for lunch. This dish would taste good hot or cold!<br />
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Give it a try! I did find it was hard to clean as I go like I normally do. Even with all the prep, the dish comes together quickly and kept me on my toes!<br />
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Good luck and enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-17938200672742577792011-01-03T19:50:00.000-05:002011-01-03T19:50:51.885-05:00Black & Tan Burgers<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-yNLugbj46NZZwmDQEiwymKkRGycvqpxWyKN2LV8banV1mNESkx80yKrDYgM95WofkpsabPJ8G3eN3yElIVoZiMloom-gDQrC7dgDOzeq6m0VMIwUU4a21fNGDfyKnI9p9rZI7mJZZnfx/s1600/DSC_6667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-yNLugbj46NZZwmDQEiwymKkRGycvqpxWyKN2LV8banV1mNESkx80yKrDYgM95WofkpsabPJ8G3eN3yElIVoZiMloom-gDQrC7dgDOzeq6m0VMIwUU4a21fNGDfyKnI9p9rZI7mJZZnfx/s320/DSC_6667.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Hi Friends!<br />
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I was first inspired to make tonight's dinner when I read AliGirl's post about her <a href="http://aligirlcooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/garbanzo-burgers.html">Garbanzo Burgers</a> a couple weeks ago. Since the hubby likes black bean burgers, I thought maybe I would make a spin on her burgers and make them half garbanzo/half black bean burgers. I planned on making them today and while I was sitting in class I came up with the brilliant name: Black and Tan Burgers (based on the color of the beans, not to be confused with the drink...although I think my brain subliminally thought of the name because for Christmas I got my mom a tool to help make your own black and tans with beer! it's a sneaky mind i've got up there...)<br />
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Anyways, as I was thinking about what else to put in the burgers, I remembered reading a post a while back on Basil Vodka about <a href="http://www.basilvodka.com/2010/11/julies-black-bean-burgers.html">Julie's Black Bean Burgers</a> that got rave reviews. I looked them up and decided the sweet potatoes would be a good addition but I wasn't too sure about the oatmeal.<br />
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So here's what I started with (plus an egg, that I forgot to put in the picture):<br />
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I defrosted some beans from the freezer (the amount was about equal to the amount in a can) and put them in a big bowl with about 3/4 of a can of chickpeas...see the black and tan??<br />
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I partially mashed them up with a potato masher: <br />
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I added some garlic, half a green pepper and about 1/4 of an onion:<br />
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Then I shredded about half a sweet potato and added that to the mix:<br />
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For spices I added 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp cumin, about 2 tsp paprika and some black pepper:<br />
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Top it off with about 1/2 a cup of breadcrumbs and an egg: <br />
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Mix, smoosh and shape into patties. I made five medium-sized burgers. Stick them in the freezer for 1/2 an hour or so until firm, then saute in a hot pan.<br />
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Top with some pepperjack cheese and tomato:<br />
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That onion was annoying me by causing a glare so I gave the plate a little twist :) <br />
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These burgers had potential...but they just weren't quite there. I think next time I would add a little Worchestershire sauce or maybe mix in some bbq sauce to make them a little more moist. They also could have used a little more spice. All in all, they're a work in progress...but hey, you can't get everything right the first time, right? Plus, we had leftover <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2011/01/simple-fish-chowder.html">fish chowder</a> that the hubby and I are both thoroughly enjoying so everything was fine :)<br />
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What do you think I should do to make these burgers better?<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-35265869117577903022011-01-02T22:37:00.000-05:002011-01-02T22:37:54.708-05:00Simple Fish Chowder<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4Vcx8rhzkT_101QiQDcu28z99YSTXJZfbuCScH9cJ2UWlbEWSlaoPTalxAai2RseHr3AwcsxnT1v-G36xNVNLEQYjscC14iAL4XQrKd4Tyy7SzHsChdPhyoiu2FPdi6Icd1REasno1Fb/s1600/DSC_6656.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4Vcx8rhzkT_101QiQDcu28z99YSTXJZfbuCScH9cJ2UWlbEWSlaoPTalxAai2RseHr3AwcsxnT1v-G36xNVNLEQYjscC14iAL4XQrKd4Tyy7SzHsChdPhyoiu2FPdi6Icd1REasno1Fb/s320/DSC_6656.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Every summer while I was growing up, my mom, sister and I would pack our suitcases and head to the east coast for a couple of weeks. We spent a week visiting my Grandpa and Mimi in Massachusetts and a week visiting my Aunt Meg in Maine. Every year before we came, Aunt Meg would make a giant batch of fish chowder and we would eat it several times during the trip.<br />
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The other night, my parents and I were talking about fish and I got this MAJOR CRAVING for that fish chowder...so tonight I whipped up a batch.<br />
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Here's Aunt Meg's recipe:<br />
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1/4 lb salt pork, diced (I used 3 slices of turkey bacon)<br />
2 onions, diced (I used 1 onion)<br />
4 cups potatoes, cut small (I used 2 medium sized white potatoes)<br />
water<br />
2 lbs fish fillets (Haddock is best, but cod or any other white fish would work...i used two fillets for a total of about 1 1/4 lbs...buy it skinless or take it off yourself!)<br />
salt and pepper<br />
2-3 cups milk, evap milk or half and half (I used 2 1/2 c skim milk..if you want it a little thicker and more chowder like, you could use half and half)<br />
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Directions:<br />
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Dice the bacon and place in a dutch oven over medium heat. <br />
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Add a diced onion and heat slowly until soft and yellowed.<br />
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Dice potatoes and add to the onion mixture:<br />
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Cover the potatoes with broth or water. The original recipe calls for just water but I had some broth that I needed to use up so I used a combination. <br />
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Get your fish ready. If necessary, use a sharp knife to remove the skin. <br />
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Lay the fish on top of the potatoes. Don't worry about cutting it up, it will flake apart when cooked. <br />
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Add some seasonings. I used black pepper and Old Bay seasoning: <br />
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Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and cook until fish and potatoes are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Use a spatula to break the fish into chunks. <br />
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Reduce the heat and add the milk. Heat through but don't boil.<br />
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Ladle and serve. I only had a small bowl tonight because it's even better on days two and three! <br />
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It's not the most photogenic dish, but it tastes delicious!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-53987831897847512292011-01-01T19:30:00.002-05:002011-01-01T20:54:45.811-05:00Stock Your Pantry with The StaplesHappy New Year my friends! A few weeks ago, I asked for reader requests to kick off 2011! Well, it's here now and I couldn't think of a better way to kick it off then to go back to the basics.<br />
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When my lovely cousin asked me to do an article about pantry staples, I immediately started writing it in my head. I think it's important for anyone, no matter what your living situation, to have most of these staples on hand. People often ask me how I have enough time to cook at home so often instead of going out. The answer is a well-stocked pantry. I usually have over half the ingredients a dish requires at home already and I try to use my grocery store trips to get fresh foods and replenish these staples when they run out.<br />
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Having a well-stocked pantry also allows you to whip up an easy meal in a hurry if you have no other ideas. I was going to wait until after I go to the grocery store tomorrow, but then I thought wait! if this is about pantry staples...then I should have all this stuff on hand even though I haven't cooked in my own kitchen in almost 2 weeks!<br />
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I vividly remember the first time I really stocked my pantry. I guess I must have done it somewhat during my senior year of college when I lived in an apartment...but I was living with 3 other girls and let's be honest, I was in college and I didn't really eat that well. A couple months after we graduated, the hubby and I moved into our first apartment. During the move, I was horribly sick with a high fever and was having an allergic reaction to the medicine the doctor gave me. The whole thing was quite miserable...HOWEVER, not even all of that yuck could detract from my excitement for going to the grocery store the first time. Armed with a list similar to the one I'm about to give you, we headed to Wal-Mart and loaded up. By the time we were done, our cart was practically overflowing and the check-out lady was looking at us as if we were slightly crazy. I quickly explained that we were building a pantry so she would quit judging us!<br />
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If the thought of building a pantry from scratch seems daunting, take comfort in the fact that many of you reading this are not going to be starting at the very beginning. You probably already have a lot of these things on hand and after reading the list, you can just fill in the gaps. If you are starting from the beginning, yes it is expensive, yes it takes a while, and yes- it's almost impossible to find enough cupboard space to store everything....but it's worth it! If you want to eat healthy, stocking your pantry with healthy foods and time-savers is a great way to get started.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here we go!</span> I've organized this list the way my kitchen is organized because it was the easiest way for me to make sure I wasn't forgetting anything. I have a cupboard right by my stove, a little area of the counter and a drawer where I store a lot of my spices and condiments. It looks like this:<br />
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Then I have a walk-in pantry where I store the rest of the stuff. <br />
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And finally, I added a little list of some of my fridge and freezer staples.<br />
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Here's the list! I debated for a while about whether to write little asides about each thing..I feel like some of you will only want the list, while others want to glean as much info as possible...so the list is big and bold, but my thoughts are also included :) I didn't want to bore you with pictures of every single thing, but I tried to give you the general idea...don't judge me by my messy cupboards!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEGXsX05i8xtLHDQTLRvf5k-KDY4A3FHOaOWbGbW_urBUUA2mtiK9zU1jekXum91woFq-VXI7x_zRK2gjnMaW9LXWX809sW8xBfWKwJMmoKo-XbrL1_qV8Hx4ccIKQMi_-hsMLarWSXr4V/s1600/P1000029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Kosher salt</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- I rarely add salt when cooking but when I do, I use a pinch of this. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Peppercorns</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- Freshly ground pepper is so much better than pre-ground. If you don't have one of these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trudeau-Graviti-Battery-Operated-Pepper-Black/dp/tags-on-product/B000OLNC46">Graviti</a> pepper grinders I highly recommend getting one. I got one from my mother-in-law a couple years ago and have since given them as gifts to several people. Just stick in some batteries, fill with peppercorns and when you turn it upside down over your food, it automatically grinds the pepper for you!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuzn2K1YbpCh_BEljC-vKLDD_lILJ6lc79YrhtFSTUl0yPWN3ugKzBBdGvT83O1CXuQMi6S6KqC8ChTuYZRGPsKeVcLtmTHIWc36Av0TpGD5uYuJ9zGOwLqx6Z6WrIi0jvAkY9xSrvzgj/s1600/pepper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuzn2K1YbpCh_BEljC-vKLDD_lILJ6lc79YrhtFSTUl0yPWN3ugKzBBdGvT83O1CXuQMi6S6KqC8ChTuYZRGPsKeVcLtmTHIWc36Av0TpGD5uYuJ9zGOwLqx6Z6WrIi0jvAkY9xSrvzgj/s320/pepper.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><b><span style="color: red;">Spices</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- I started by buying a set of jarred spices, and then built on my collection by adding ones that weren't included in the set. However, there are several in my set that I never use, so if I were doing it again, I would probably just buy empty jars and fill them with spices I know that I use. Some of my most commonly used spices are: cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, dry mustard, cinnamon, curry powder, chili powder and thyme. I also keep sesame seeds, poppy seeds and salt-free seasoning mixes on hand, as well as garlic powder to use in a pinch if I run out of fresh garlic!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Extra virgin olive oil</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- a healthy fat that I use in most of my cooking</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Balsamic vinegar</b><span style="font-size: small;">- great to have on hand to make salad dressing or pour over roasted vegetables</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Decaffeinated tea</b><span style="font-size: small;">- for when you're feeling sick, cold or nostalgic :)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Honey</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- I love the honey bear but I suppose any shaped bottle will suffice...remember these little guys?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Worcestershire sauce</b><span style="font-size: small;">- great to add a few dashes to meatloaf or stir-fry</span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Tabasco</b><span style="font-size: small;">-especially if your hubby is obsessed with hot sauces like mine is...see below</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Chalula</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sriracha</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Vanilla extract</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">-100% pure please!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">All-purpose flour</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Whole wheat pastry flour</b><span style="font-size: small;">- expensive, but a great way to make your baked goods a little healthier!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Baking powder</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Baking soda</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">White sugar</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Brown sugar</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate chips</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Powdered sugar</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Pantry Staples-Cans</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Canned beans (no salt added)</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- make sure to rinse them even if they don't have salt added. Use in a pinch when you run out of dried or don't have time to make them.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Tomato paste (check sodium content)</b><span style="font-size: small;">- most recipes only call for a Tbsp or two of tomato paste. Scoop the rest out of the can and into a ziploc bag. Press to flatten and freeze. When you need some more, just break off a chunk.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Spaghetti sauce (check sodium content)</b><span style="font-size: small;">- read the labels to find the one with the lowest sodium content. Use when you don't have time to make your own.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvQNWYDdnTm9WOU3VI-Dmh2XMT_HjOHIJySnY7qbxAbP6GcFM5IX4zBfZC3JylrLQ1hcx24GdPMWvwPehVHHkCZku3p26ONHi13yGtKBoIuEgL7Rp_MoNStkqreZ5x2Pry9WDnZdyLF9u/s1600/P1000031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvQNWYDdnTm9WOU3VI-Dmh2XMT_HjOHIJySnY7qbxAbP6GcFM5IX4zBfZC3JylrLQ1hcx24GdPMWvwPehVHHkCZku3p26ONHi13yGtKBoIuEgL7Rp_MoNStkqreZ5x2Pry9WDnZdyLF9u/s320/P1000031.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Diced tomatoes (no salt added)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Crushed tomatoes (no salt added)</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- use to make your own spaghetti sauce</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Dried beans</b><span style="font-size: small;">- one of the cheapest forms of protein, easy to make a big batch, freeze and pull out when needed!</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Tuna</b><span style="font-size: small;">- I get the kind packed in water. Great way to add protein to salads or casseroles</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Chickpeas</b><span style="font-size: small;">- another inexpensive protein source. Add to pasta dishes and salads or <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/08/peas-with-punch.html">roast them</a> for a snack!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUEabOfqgi1g9nZ6ehKPnpod8SQbVJRXRvIuSmuKfdDGt_MNE9gvwflWbEkUO5OTa5KN3yfAE6qOYFUo_H82OSlJ-Q0RjZktuU5TT3epdd4u8zFcTrygoPydFSYxaci2307oWLcb5SQGq/s1600/P1000035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUEabOfqgi1g9nZ6ehKPnpod8SQbVJRXRvIuSmuKfdDGt_MNE9gvwflWbEkUO5OTa5KN3yfAE6qOYFUo_H82OSlJ-Q0RjZktuU5TT3epdd4u8zFcTrygoPydFSYxaci2307oWLcb5SQGq/s320/P1000035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Cream of chicken/mushroom soups (Healthy Request)</b><span style="font-size: small;">- can be used to make <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/carols-cheesy-chicken-enchiladas.html">enchiladas</a>, crockpot dishes and even <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/mashed-potato-bowl.html">gravy</a> in a pinch</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Evaporated milk (Skim)</b><span style="font-size: small;">- I don't use this often but occasionally a recipe calls for it and it's nice to have on hand</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Pantry Staples-Veggies</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Garlic</b><span style="font-size: small;">- While buying the pre-minced kind in the jar is convenient, make sure you look at the label to see what else is in that liquid. I opt for fresh cloves of garlic and mince them up right along with my vegetables or use a garlic press:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhr0_IgsbTkH14ES52U8EP172-R15b3I2BaYOjAx4HzvfdnSflER-YnbczmB4BILJJ9Rg89UrYeLTAkn65sEJxtw2w7KFr_v3jw4hRj_tbM-d7VNmhD0GGMfFyTBNL8iCmmJaINDzwVS_5/s1600/garlic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhr0_IgsbTkH14ES52U8EP172-R15b3I2BaYOjAx4HzvfdnSflER-YnbczmB4BILJJ9Rg89UrYeLTAkn65sEJxtw2w7KFr_v3jw4hRj_tbM-d7VNmhD0GGMfFyTBNL8iCmmJaINDzwVS_5/s1600/garlic.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Onions</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- I keep both red and white in stock. I seem to buy at least one onion every time I'm at the store, even if I don't need them...I'm not sure why</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet potatoes </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Potatoes</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Dried chili peppers</b><span style="font-size: small;">- they come in big bags, last forever, and are a great way to add some heat to your favorite dishes like <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/clam-spaghetti.html">Clam Spaghetti</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Pantry Staples-Grains</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Brown Rice- uncooked or low sodium instant</b><span style="font-size: small;">- just check the sodium content. I love <a href="http://www.unclebens.com/rice/natural-brown-rice.aspx">Uncle Ben's 90 second </a> brown rice, but some of their varieties are really high in sodium</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Quaker oats</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- add them to cookies and baked goods to make them healthier or use them to make <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/eurkeka.html">homemade granola</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Panko Breadcrumbs</b><span style="font-size: small;">- I use these to bread my fish and chicken</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Pasta</b><span style="font-size: small;">- I always keep several boxes on hand, including spaghetti noodles, lasagna noodles, bowties and elbows</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP83oK492BffhE_PfDO1niCtIDFi-Rs3v47mM5KXDMLRdWs9YDrNvaEzaHC6HEPpWy4lHSbHx7zHdwdoowOOWzdvk4yVoPPQnws_gXzf2SKuYwXAHypOq1WMVk0_NxMegEw1uu06Zt2Zj0/s1600/P1000030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP83oK492BffhE_PfDO1niCtIDFi-Rs3v47mM5KXDMLRdWs9YDrNvaEzaHC6HEPpWy4lHSbHx7zHdwdoowOOWzdvk4yVoPPQnws_gXzf2SKuYwXAHypOq1WMVk0_NxMegEw1uu06Zt2Zj0/s320/P1000030.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Cereal</b><span style="font-size: small;">- Healthy cereals like Cheerios and Kix are a great way to start your day</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Instant oatmeal</b><span style="font-size: small;">- Watch the sugar content. I love the pre-packaged fruit flavored ones, but they can be high in added sugars. I've started buying plain and adding in my own mix-ins like <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-cinnamon-oatmeal.html">pumpkin cinnamon</a> or <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/strawberry-banana-oatmeal.html">strawberry banana</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArlCTKQlGkEuXnQUdly40EfFmazyh2dLtMVBUFcxCffD0u-LuKggAXuCxItlzQbty9lpu_YJ053u_te0hu3qcfKB6l7YijFzWdQKVknzTmMxNMx2pmIWDSJZgZj9m_WxqrY7Z-noR5mvV/s1600/P1000034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArlCTKQlGkEuXnQUdly40EfFmazyh2dLtMVBUFcxCffD0u-LuKggAXuCxItlzQbty9lpu_YJ053u_te0hu3qcfKB6l7YijFzWdQKVknzTmMxNMx2pmIWDSJZgZj9m_WxqrY7Z-noR5mvV/s320/P1000034.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Crackers</b><span style="font-size: small;">- check the labels. Look for whole grain, low-fat, low sodium and low sugar. I like <a href="http://www.kashi.com/products/tlc_crackers_original_7_grain">Kashi Original 7 Grain</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Macaroni and cheese</b><span style="font-size: small;">- a childhood favorite in the blue box. I usually have one box on hand for emergencies :)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Bisquick</b><span style="font-size: small;">- great for pancakes, waffles and biscuits or cornbread in a pinch</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Other Pantry Staples</span></b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMDhl5NyzMKoIVystP0-nIugOsj6B3gwQR_tiDQtytgFweIMFiL_X_EelMGxHmLtQr1QW4bZjMvqShtMt6zpBO9cj2n3DfizZc1XbBcSwP36yMT3SIlphnzyOf4zM_Bjw2GdRgTOMX56W/s1600/P1000021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMDhl5NyzMKoIVystP0-nIugOsj6B3gwQR_tiDQtytgFweIMFiL_X_EelMGxHmLtQr1QW4bZjMvqShtMt6zpBO9cj2n3DfizZc1XbBcSwP36yMT3SIlphnzyOf4zM_Bjw2GdRgTOMX56W/s320/P1000021.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Smart Balance peanut butter</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Raisins</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Mixed nuts</b><span style="font-size: small;">- great to pack for a morning or afternoon snack. Mix with dried fruit and cereal or crackers to make your own trail mix.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Granola bars</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">- check the labels! </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Fridge Staples Condiments</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Syrup</b><span style="font-size: small;">- also look for alternatives like yogurt to dip your pancakes in instead</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Teriyaki sauce</b><span style="font-size: small;">- look for low sodium</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Dijon mustard</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">BBQ Sauce</b><span style="font-size: small;">- check the sugar content or <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/crockpot-pork-chops-homemade-bbq-sauce.html">make your own</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Low-sodium soy sauce</b><span style="font-size: small;">- still use sparingly...even the low sodium kind is high in salt!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ketchup</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Low-fat salad dressing</b><span style="font-size: small;">- I love <a href="http://www.newmansown.com/product_detail.aspx?productid=14">Newman's Sesame Ginger</a> or even better make your own!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Rice vinegar</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>More Fridge Staples</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Stick butter</b><span style="font-size: small;">- unsalted please!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Tub Butter</b><span style="font-size: small;">- I like <a href="http://brummelandbrown.com/product1.aspx">Brummel and Brown Yogurt Spread</a></span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Milk</b><span style="font-size: small;">- Skim!!!!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Eggs</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Vanilla yogurt</b><span style="font-size: small;">- I put it in scones and other baked goods!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Parmesan cheese</b><span style="font-size: small;">- lasts for a long time and you can use sparingly</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Lemons</b><span style="font-size: small;">-use for the zest or juice to help brighten the flavor of dishes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Carrots</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Celery</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ground coffee</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Whole wheat tortillas</b><span style="font-size: small;">- check the sodium content and make sure the ingredient lists whole wheat first!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Low-fat string cheese</b><span style="font-size: small;">- great for snacking...takes you back to childhood!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Turkey bacon</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Low-fat Mozzarella cheese</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Low-fat Mexican cheese</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Salsa</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Freezer Staples</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Chopped spinach</b><span style="font-size: small;">- great to add to lasagna or other pasta dishes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Sandwich bread</b><span style="font-size: small;">- look for 100% whole wheat, low sodium and high fiber</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Steamfresh veggies</b><span style="font-size: small;">- good to use when your favorite is not in season. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Chicken</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ground turkey</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Fish</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Frozen fruit</b><span style="font-size: small;">- great to have on hand to whip up smoothies!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">Ginger</b><span style="font-size: small;">- store in a ziploc bag and grate with the microplaner when needed</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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So there you go, my friends. Hope this helps get your New Year off to a great (and organized) start!!<br />
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I'll leave you with this image that the hubby noticed in his beer while we were eating dinner today...do you see the bird on the branch?<br />
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So tell me...what's on your pantry staple list that I forgot to mention?!<br />
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--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-56875487456447321702010-12-29T18:17:00.001-05:002010-12-29T19:14:44.532-05:00Greetings from NYCHi, it's Lindsay...I can't come to the blog right now, I'm too busy<br />
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..watching goats ride ponies. Yes, we went to the circus. It was not as good as we'd hoped for but this was definitely the highlight!<br />
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...eating good food. Last night we went to a restaurant called Fish Tag- a new restaurant on the Upper West Side. All of the food was delicious.<br />
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We each got our own little jug of water...so cute!<br />
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And we ate sorbet and ice cream for dessert. Mine was pomegranate...delicious!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> ...drinking beer. Today we wandered around the West Village. You can see how much snow they got. It was the 5th worst storm in city history and it took us two extra days to get here because of it! Lots of cars are literally plowed in to wherever they were parked and now that it's a bit warmer, it's a slushy mess! <br />
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We stumbled upon this place called <a href="http://www.blindtigeralehouse.com/">The Blind Tiger</a>. AWESOME beer selection and great lunch food. As you can see, we dug in. We had quesadillas, grilled cheese, tortilla soup, chili and hummus. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In other news, we had a belated Christmas with my parents and I am now the proud new owner of a Macbook Pro! It's so beautiful and pretty and I love it. I'm still trying to adjust and learn all the tricks as I've always been a PC person...but so far so good!!<br />
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I came across this article today...just not sure I agree with the man who says "if you're programmed to be fat, an apple will just make you fatter..."<br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/28/health/28zuger.html?_r=1&ref=health">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/28/health/28zuger.html?_r=1&ref=health</a><br />
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What do you think?<br />
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Time for dinner! Leave me a message after the beep!<br />
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--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-81397039056226203252010-12-27T18:55:00.001-05:002010-12-27T18:59:27.478-05:00Best of 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEIH84kZMTdPKuheWSaWWXwNAGyvce42O4fTieP7vOHzEUNLR1y-UjblhTLn83iQJaEJJt3phr1bw_zQGdBjsNqWYBuozpVz8E9yeOTbL9Os_u_YUzcxW6FiL4UnXvP6kvcT6YlhsIV7V/s1600/best.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEIH84kZMTdPKuheWSaWWXwNAGyvce42O4fTieP7vOHzEUNLR1y-UjblhTLn83iQJaEJJt3phr1bw_zQGdBjsNqWYBuozpVz8E9yeOTbL9Os_u_YUzcxW6FiL4UnXvP6kvcT6YlhsIV7V/s1600/best.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Since I started this blog back in August, it has grown into more than I ever could have imagined. I've tried tons of new recipes, I've made new friends, I've learned new things and I've had a blast doing it! I'm (hopefully) on my way to NYC tomorrow for a few days of rest and relaxation before a new year and a new quarter of school get under way.<br />
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Since I finally took the time last month to create a recipe index for you guys, I thought now would be a great time to share some of my favorite recipes in each category...so here we go!<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Appetizers</span></u></b><br />
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1) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/very-veggie-rollups.html">Veggie Rollups</a><br />
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2) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/soft-pretzels-zucchini-bread.html">Homemade Soft Pretzels</a><br />
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3) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/pepperoni-pizza-puffs.html">Pepperoni Pizza Puffs</a><br />
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4) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/sweet-potato-hummus.html">Sweet Potato Hummus</a><br />
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1) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/reader-request-pasta-with-chickpeas.html">Pasta with Chickpeas, Spinach and Squash</a><br />
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2) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/mashed-potato-bowl.html">Mashed Potato Bowl</a><br />
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3) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/curried-sweet-potato-black-bean-tacos.html">Curried Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos</a><br />
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4) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/pot-pies-two-ways.html">Pot Pies</a><br />
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5) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/crockpot-monday-pot-roast.html">Crockpot Pot Roast</a><br />
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1) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/08/oh-so-sweet-potato-chips.html">Sweet Potato Chips</a><br />
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2) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/grandmas-jello.html">Grandma's Jello</a><br />
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3) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/08/super-salad.html">Strawberry Spinach Salad</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJaiIJZcq2zCUM8xVQyUDhAktOkfL8G-bZKhue9WzmGNW0ex7stVPw8Oy9Wtjbdl6bx6z8AAV6w58P0p65rpbl9DfitfWm-4sNlUC4xRoglqjvzul91pOOMNRuUAnOIbUlnCZqqt4C48Z/s1600/strawspin.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJaiIJZcq2zCUM8xVQyUDhAktOkfL8G-bZKhue9WzmGNW0ex7stVPw8Oy9Wtjbdl6bx6z8AAV6w58P0p65rpbl9DfitfWm-4sNlUC4xRoglqjvzul91pOOMNRuUAnOIbUlnCZqqt4C48Z/s320/strawspin.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
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4) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/apple-bacon-spinch-salad.html">Apple, Bacon & Spinach Salad</a><br />
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5) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/crockpot-applesauce.html">Crockpot Applesauce</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Soups & Sandwiches</u></b></span><br />
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1) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/08/doing-chowder-cha-cha.html">Salmon & Corn Chowder</a><br />
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2) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/pre-vacation-veggie-broth.html">Homemade Veggie Broth</a><br />
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3) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/spinach-chickpea-soup-with-sausage.html">Spinach & Chickpea Soup with Spinach</a><br />
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4) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/almond-crusted-fish-sandwiches.html">Almond Crusted Fish Sandwich</a><br />
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5) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/chicken-guac-panini.html">Chicken & Guac Panini</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Baking</b></u></span><br />
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1) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/pumpkin-mini-donuts-w-cinnamon-glaze.html">Baked Pumpkin Donuts</a><br />
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2) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/cranberry-corn-muffins.html">Cranberry Corn Muffins</a><br />
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3) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/gingerbread-muffins.html">Gingerbread Muffins</a><br />
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4) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/sweet-potato-biscuits.html">Sweet Potato Biscuits</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfgXbAcc6In19pvck_-7AXUCz3oViTncmTXHniOdmKzAyDNm9F4CzuMKpJWZp7gaXQqYL4p7g5pj9RwBSxdfUTRL0Z3YAvm4GRSKYptoIb0sfkM2nCH5E0nYxRb26SmIs-rB4fIkshHsP/s1600/DSC_6129.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfgXbAcc6In19pvck_-7AXUCz3oViTncmTXHniOdmKzAyDNm9F4CzuMKpJWZp7gaXQqYL4p7g5pj9RwBSxdfUTRL0Z3YAvm4GRSKYptoIb0sfkM2nCH5E0nYxRb26SmIs-rB4fIkshHsP/s320/DSC_6129.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Desserts</b></span></u><br />
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1) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/cranberry-oatmeal-chocolate-chip.html">Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt9C-LaZZy_ZGhbSY2nZkio-b43l1ssRjvBeesvgfM-4LyteBuV50CWkubwWMsOA-vaOcWPnANnAkp9n9BNGjjS9-_ZR_nK2gotrmtDwm3veI-WtfZ-4eLZrkNuSv6TiTCDwx0vPuEddfr/s1600/DSC_4686.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt9C-LaZZy_ZGhbSY2nZkio-b43l1ssRjvBeesvgfM-4LyteBuV50CWkubwWMsOA-vaOcWPnANnAkp9n9BNGjjS9-_ZR_nK2gotrmtDwm3veI-WtfZ-4eLZrkNuSv6TiTCDwx0vPuEddfr/s320/DSC_4686.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
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2) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/11/chewy-lemon-cookies.html">Chewy Lemon Cookies</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3PQp_pIEZ5PiXVZ-nNV_fAhaOviucTKLL5kvtpcSOkyFlk2IDzLzvlG87Ecfc4upCp-At9fUnPWSshXClAPr9QlyKUQwwHlW_axBK86QxtfOgs4-YJ98aQVHFr2zrqwGh64gv15Xl97R/s1600/DSC_5251.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3PQp_pIEZ5PiXVZ-nNV_fAhaOviucTKLL5kvtpcSOkyFlk2IDzLzvlG87Ecfc4upCp-At9fUnPWSshXClAPr9QlyKUQwwHlW_axBK86QxtfOgs4-YJ98aQVHFr2zrqwGh64gv15Xl97R/s320/DSC_5251.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
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3) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/snickers-surprise-cookies.html">Snickers Surprise Cookies</a><br />
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4) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/graham-cracker-eclair-cake.html">Graham Cracker Eclair Cake</a><br />
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5) <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/brownie-chunk-cookies.html">Brownie Chunk Cookies</a> <br />
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Before the new year, I also took the time to set some goals for 2011!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Goals for 2011:</u></b></span><br />
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1) Take better pictures<br />
- To do this I'm going to set up a little photography station. I'm going to buy some fabric to cover the table and get some dishes specifically for photographing food. I'm also looking into buying a lamp that can recreate natural light since I do a lot of my cooking in the evening. <br />
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2) Share my learning<br />
-I'm in school to become a Registered Dietitian. I'm passionate about health and nutrition...why not share what I'm learning in school with my readers?!<br />
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3) Increase reader interaction<br />
-I want to hear from my readers! I want to know that I'm not just here talking to myself. I want more reader requests!!<br />
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4) Make The Lean Green Bean bigger and better!<br />
-This is already in the works! Stay tuned for some new changes!<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>So now you tell me:</b></span></div><div style="color: red;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red;"><b>-What was your favorite Lean Green Bean recipe this year? </b></div><div style="color: red;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red;"><b>-Do you have any Reader Requests?</b></div><div style="color: red;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: red;"><b>-Do you have any recommendations to help me with my 2011 goals??</b></div><br />
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Wishing you a safe and happy 2011. Can't wait to see what's in store :)<br />
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--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-61186187978292182952010-12-26T23:41:00.000-05:002010-12-26T23:41:15.686-05:00This is what happens...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcll8mfyrUffzLzFz1zeeElvxR97GRO-z3B7yz7ugJgDlFqHVGkD6gspatmyzfUQVmB_2wWK-Rlk7k1KIay-agqb9oFj9Kjt0VZWdh7Bq9bkIeRvPId7eirpVdOIsQRuqupPhyphenhyphennfXqiBa/s1600/cancel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcll8mfyrUffzLzFz1zeeElvxR97GRO-z3B7yz7ugJgDlFqHVGkD6gspatmyzfUQVmB_2wWK-Rlk7k1KIay-agqb9oFj9Kjt0VZWdh7Bq9bkIeRvPId7eirpVdOIsQRuqupPhyphenhyphennfXqiBa/s1600/cancel.jpg" /></a></div><br />
When you spend three days cleaning out your fridge...<br />
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When you think you're going out of town today but then your flight gets canceled...<br />
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When you get booked on another flight and you think you're going out of town today but then your flight gets canceled again....<br />
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When you get booked on another flight that's two days after the day you originally thought you were going out of town...<br />
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Your dinner will probably look something like this:<br />
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And that's ok.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-6994535142011346122010-12-25T18:19:00.000-05:002010-12-25T18:19:47.175-05:00Graham Cracker Eclair "Cake"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1aoVtZ9mkVhCWABZTVgTTfiHECnCqqiGVOQ7CBN3WN88zeK2mTxEoeZMG_MFij9QKgH5enMm9se0OVtfLf3q1lLuRjRk2cMVr_HsET9bouZa78QE8qapHb8o6GVC3-yGX7uJdcayZtqB/s1600/IMG00657-20101225-1437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1aoVtZ9mkVhCWABZTVgTTfiHECnCqqiGVOQ7CBN3WN88zeK2mTxEoeZMG_MFij9QKgH5enMm9se0OVtfLf3q1lLuRjRk2cMVr_HsET9bouZa78QE8qapHb8o6GVC3-yGX7uJdcayZtqB/s320/IMG00657-20101225-1437.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
I was also in charge of dessert for Christmas dinner and I wanted something easy that I wouldn't have to spend a lot of time putting together on Christmas morning. This is one of my favorite desserts and it's SO easy!<br />
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The original Kraft recipe can be found <a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/graham-cracker-eclair-cake-105225.aspx">here</a>.<br />
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Here's what you need:<br />
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2 packages graham crackers<br />
2 packages instant vanilla pudding<br />
1 container of cool-whip, thawed<br />
1 tub of chocolate frosting<br />
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Here's what you do:<br />
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Make the pudding by adding cold milk, whisking for 2 minutes and letting sit to thicken. I made my pudding in the morning and put the dessert together at night.<br />
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When the pudding has thickened, mix in the coolwhip:<br />
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Place a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of an 8x8 pan:<br />
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Top with 1/2 the pudding and another layer of grahams:<br />
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Repeat with the rest of the pudding and another layer of grahams:<br />
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Cut and serve!<br />
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And now for the final two Christmas cards- from my sophomore and junior years of college: <br />
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And one of my mom and aunt from their childhood!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-66509448397831277352010-12-25T18:03:00.001-05:002010-12-25T18:04:59.814-05:00Happy Holidays!Hello My Friends!<br />
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I hope all of you are enjoying a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! Over the past few days we've been on a mission to clean out the fridge. Two nights ago, in an effort to use up leftovers, we used some of the <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/roasted-pork-tenderloin-with-apples.html">roasted pork</a> to make a fritatta for dinner. I diced up the rest and stuck it in the freezer.<br />
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Christmas Eve morning, I got up early to do some food prep. For breakfast, I enjoyed an apple topped with some <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/10/eurkeka.html">homemade granola</a> and some yogurt...then I got to work!<br />
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I was in charge of appetizers for Christmas day and I wanted to make them somewhat healthy...plus I needed to clean out the vegetable drawer...so I decided to make some baked veggie and turkey cocktail meatballs. It also gave me an excuse to use up the rest of my <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/crockpot-pork-chops-homemade-bbq-sauce.html">homemade bbq sauce</a>:<br />
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I froze some of the meatballs to use later in spaghetti: <br />
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To use up the rest of the veggies, I whipped up some <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/09/very-veggie-rollups.html">veggie rollups</a>: <br />
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And finally, I baked another batch of <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/sweet-potato-biscuits.html">sweet potato biscuits</a> for Christmas dinner! <br />
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The hubby loved his presents this year! I did a good job :) He did great as well...I got some super cool stuff!!!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Merry Christmas :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">--Lindsay--</div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-27575033061278602122010-12-22T17:24:00.000-05:002010-12-22T17:24:21.438-05:00What's a Christmas-Graham?!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhr3Ek3MhMuM1256vSQQA7P9dPlGlEYizJmVatKe6FdJ_cjIVT6JRBaEYXjkzgYI7p8FP8He4dKGoUJitgC9iGPblUcViryYqvEC7jpdD9XWX3NKV8UTXsAYk1EPoblvnbxF3hiKKUnTK/s1600/DSC_6559.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhr3Ek3MhMuM1256vSQQA7P9dPlGlEYizJmVatKe6FdJ_cjIVT6JRBaEYXjkzgYI7p8FP8He4dKGoUJitgC9iGPblUcViryYqvEC7jpdD9XWX3NKV8UTXsAYk1EPoblvnbxF3hiKKUnTK/s320/DSC_6559.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Elf, anyone? <span style="font-size: xx-small;">I like to whisper too. </span><br />
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Anyways, today I've got a quick little treat that you can whip up in a hurry. I was inspired by the chocolate covered pretzels that they were selling in the store for $10!! WHAAT??? You could make them yourself for about $2. And such was my plan....except I got home and realized I forgot to buy the pretzels. Whoops!<br />
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I wasn't about to go back to the store, but I still really wanted to dip things in chocolate...so I dug around in the pantry and found a lonely package of chocolate graham crackers that didn't get used in our <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/white-chicken-chili.html">graham cracker house</a> building party a couple weeks ago. Next I found some bakers chocolate squares and I knew I was good to go.<br />
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Here's all there is to it:<br />
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Melt the chocolate:<br />
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Cover the top of the graham. I started off putting it all the way in the chocolate:<br />
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But soon found it was easier to plop some chocolate on top and spread with a spoon, especially since I was only covering one side: <br />
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Place on wax paper and sprinkle with some red and green sprinkles!(or whatever color you have on hand) <br />
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Let the chocolate set until hardened:<br />
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Voila! Your very own Christmas-Grahams!<br />
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Tonight I made another winning recipe! I started off looking at <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pork-Tenderloin-with-Spiced-Rhubarb-Chutney-1759">this recipe</a> which I came across over at <a href="http://www.fannetasticfood.com/2010/12/03/a-night-of-holiday-cheer/">fANNEtastic Food</a> the other day. She was talking about how her friend make this recipe and substituted apples for rhubarb. I thought it sounded like a great idea. So, using that as my base, here's what I came up with:<br />
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I decided that #1) I didn't want to make a chutney and #2) I wanted to add sweet potatoes.<br />
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I started with the side dish:<br />
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I diced up a sweet potato (leave the skin on!) and added a couple cloves of garlic and some red onion:<br />
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Then I added some grated fresh ginger(*hint- I store mine in a ziploc bag in the freezer) and some clementine zest (orange zest would also work): <br />
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I drizzled it all with olive oil, seasoned with black and red pepper, and stirred to combine:<br />
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I roasted the mixture in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Then I diced up and added an apple (*I added it later so it wouldn't get as mushy): <br />
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I roasted it for another 10-15 minutes, then put it in a bowl, covered it and set it aside:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWKBhJ_Q5jlWQ-ohIt6mOAdswpD_8oj4GTQ5rmo-r6tzFK-kZgkN9HCI2PtvowGHUiCkkA-ri_CTXQCbBYfiiHYt5eLIf7945uuiBNSLdMTu7ESL9d2TclHNjFokqno8ZjIToOVqGIW_5/s1600/DSC_6522.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWKBhJ_Q5jlWQ-ohIt6mOAdswpD_8oj4GTQ5rmo-r6tzFK-kZgkN9HCI2PtvowGHUiCkkA-ri_CTXQCbBYfiiHYt5eLIf7945uuiBNSLdMTu7ESL9d2TclHNjFokqno8ZjIToOVqGIW_5/s320/DSC_6522.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">While all that was roasting, I seasoned and seared the pork tenderloin. I used McCormicks, black pepper, red pepper and paprika:</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroLiEgvh63H3K-vFPkIZWfseR1OfSkdDurggZ949cIUP6kLc1lo8lDy7YxZE1luVYmx2o2Pdil560qrdy52UoNEQu6h60FqC_LxZFH-iAyvhLWpCJYlaQKWTd8gF0pvPo0rLQ2aZhLej8/s1600/DSC_6515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroLiEgvh63H3K-vFPkIZWfseR1OfSkdDurggZ949cIUP6kLc1lo8lDy7YxZE1luVYmx2o2Pdil560qrdy52UoNEQu6h60FqC_LxZFH-iAyvhLWpCJYlaQKWTd8gF0pvPo0rLQ2aZhLej8/s320/DSC_6515.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Out came the sweet potato mixture, in went the tenderloin. I roasted it at 400 degrees until it reached 160 degrees (about 30 min?) While I waited, I snacked on some pepperjack cheese and triscuits. <br />
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The result? The flavor was great! The tenderloin was juicy and I really liked the sweet potato and apple mixture. I'll definitely make it again.<br />
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For tonight's Christmas card...evidently I went through several outfit changes this year:<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;">--Lindsay--</div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-19802134294331600472010-12-20T22:39:00.000-05:002010-12-20T22:39:14.157-05:00Crockpot Pork Chops + Homemade BBQ Sauce<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJg8n7USUyvpiFGiVyhSVxzbz_VJd5WAGRX7WMC_t4F8sLI9JX_t4iJR8IYHBAvuqPQyLmlROCO6tmg5gKby3GS79dANEYaT_JUXmVMhjIU3oqaM2gzXc2k3orYv50l8Q6wYPZ7v1RnDX/s1600/DSC_6503.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJg8n7USUyvpiFGiVyhSVxzbz_VJd5WAGRX7WMC_t4F8sLI9JX_t4iJR8IYHBAvuqPQyLmlROCO6tmg5gKby3GS79dANEYaT_JUXmVMhjIU3oqaM2gzXc2k3orYv50l8Q6wYPZ7v1RnDX/s320/DSC_6503.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><br />
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Today was a day of firsts in the kitchen for me. I made my first batch of homemade bbq sauce AND I cooked pork chops in the crock pot for the first time!<br />
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Let's start with the bbq sauce. Making homemade bbq sauce has been on my list since I first started this blog, but I've just never gotten around to it. This week is kind of a crazy week and I wasn't sure how many times we'd be eating at home with the holidays and all that...plus we're going out of town the day after Christmas...so I picked up some stuff at the grocery store and decided I would just wing it. I bought pork chops and pork tenderloin (because it was on sale). My original plan was to do pulled pork in the crockpot with the tenderloin, but I found another recipe I'm excited about trying...so I started searching for pork chop crockpot recipes. Quite honestly, I didn't think I'd find anything. I'd never thought of cooking those that way...but find recipes I did! Tons. And barbecued pork chops was one of them.<br />
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I decided this gave me the perfect opportunity to try my hand at some homemade sauce and I began my search for a recipe. Easier said then done. Turns out there are HUNDREDS of homemade bbq recipes. And none of them seemed to be the same! I bookmarked like five different ones and then narrowed it down this morning. I ended up using <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/generic/homemade-bbq-sauce_2502/">this one</a> as a base and then added some extras.<br />
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Turns out it's super easy to make this stuff. Here's what I used (I made a double batch so I would have plenty to cook the chops in and I had a lot extra so you could halve this easily depending on how much you need!):<br />
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2 cups ketchup<br />
2/3 cup molasses<br />
1/2 cup white vinegar<br />
2 tsp chili powder<br />
1/4 cup Dijon mustard <br />
1 tsp paprika<br />
1 tsp garlic salt<br />
1 Tbsp brown sugar<br />
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Here's what you do:<br />
Combine the vinegar and molasses in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved. Turn off the heat, add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine! Voila!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDsBExmtaYEJa3eerLJj9tG4SUtKGCe4Wn5tXCfIadS_4_RNmcXdzTCtjwKuqsLbz8SxVhX5zPfU7S5dfJ8vGCcQ-6cnOT36XxGVp0Sm6Wm3WkSQ6bRl8DAaaZR8BKh8KIP5BrqxT7-_z/s1600/DSC_6494.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDsBExmtaYEJa3eerLJj9tG4SUtKGCe4Wn5tXCfIadS_4_RNmcXdzTCtjwKuqsLbz8SxVhX5zPfU7S5dfJ8vGCcQ-6cnOT36XxGVp0Sm6Wm3WkSQ6bRl8DAaaZR8BKh8KIP5BrqxT7-_z/s320/DSC_6494.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I was afraid to taste it, but I did...and it wasn't bad! So I decided to forage on</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> *Side note: I would have used 1 Tbsp of dried mustard powder if I'd had it because that's what most of the recipes I looked at used...but I just ran out the other day, so I made it work with Dijon...just add more because it's not as strong as the powdered kind*</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Then, all that was left to do was put the chops in the crockpot, add the sauce and turn it on! I definitely would get the thicker chops next time, but that's what you get for not planning ahead!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLJmY1ZTaEZLv-xtaGqrBveNA9ok4EMl_zvVgw6AdAHZx1beiXnzbLVjFFSOIL-eWzta0BNR-MW6csrMYJh1EGe5saM-1KKm6_v2CxA8mRnbNtZl2u1cIjZtW33ttue64QccMYRLDVzKA/s1600/DSC_6495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLJmY1ZTaEZLv-xtaGqrBveNA9ok4EMl_zvVgw6AdAHZx1beiXnzbLVjFFSOIL-eWzta0BNR-MW6csrMYJh1EGe5saM-1KKm6_v2CxA8mRnbNtZl2u1cIjZtW33ttue64QccMYRLDVzKA/s320/DSC_6495.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I served mine with some applesauce and green beans...delicious! The chops got a little dried out since they were thin, but the sauce turned out really well! I'd make it again, and make it a bit spicier! Does anybody out there have a favorite bbq sauce recipe I can try? Send them my way!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;">--Lindsay--</div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-34629277418636480432010-12-20T21:59:00.001-05:002010-12-21T14:51:07.405-05:00And the winner is...Thanks so much to everyone that entered my giveaway! It was so awesome to see how many people are reading my blog! I had so much fun hosting it and can't wait to do another one soon!!!<br />
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Without further ado, the winner is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Holly from <a href="http://yepiatethat.wordpress.com/">Yep I Ate That</a>!!!!!!!!!! She said she's in the market for some new Le Creuset baking dishes :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Holly- Email me at theleangreenbean@gmail.com to get your $35 promotional code!</span><br />
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*If Holly doesn't contact me within 48 hours, I'll pic a new winner*<br />
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PS...Holly completed some extra entries for this giveaway. It pays to take advantage of those, my friends!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-86521328664312821062010-12-20T10:43:00.000-05:002010-12-20T10:43:37.446-05:00Leche Flan: A Guest Post<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"> Hi Friends-</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">I have a lovely surprise in store for you today! A guest post!! All I had to do was copy, paste, and sit back to enjoy the read right along with you!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">Hello World!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">My name is Keziah and I'm your guest blogger today. I started my blog a year ago but got the hang of writing posts just recently. I blog about m<span class="apple-style-span">y wonderful journey of inspirations, memories, and thoughts. If you can spare a minute or two, drop a "hello"</span>at<span style="color: #794a72;"> <a href="http://keziahcudilla.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">keziahcudilla.wordpress.com</a>, </span><span class="apple-style-span">my lounge in cyberspace.</span><span style="color: #794a72;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">You'd probably be thinking how I got fortunate to be a guest blogger in lovely Lindsay's delicious blog. (The pictures make me hungry EVERYTIME!) Well, Lindsay and I signed up for 20 Something Bloggers Blog Swap. After which, partners were assigned by the 20SB team and ta-daaa.. the rest brings me here.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">Blog Swap partners are free to choose whatever topic you want your post to have. Since Lindsay posts about food, I'd much as well try my hand with this. Watcha think? ^^</span></span><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">Warning: Much as I would like to post something that would keep up with Lindsay's mouth-watering posts, my culinary skills would not permit me to. I make desserts and pastas but just the simple, no-need-for-baking ones. Because we all once believed (or still do) in Santa Claus, don't pout and be kind with my cooking escapade, aryt? :D</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">This is the season to be jolly, so what better way than to feed our sweet tooth? ;) I'm sharing ya'll my all-time favorite dessert so brace yourselves!</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">I am serving you what we Filipinos call "Leche Flan"(Filipino custard). Perhaps you have even heard of it as<span style="color: #666666;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">Crème caramel</span><span style="color: #794a72;">. </span><span style="color: black;">I am not really sure how it varies by region but this is how we (at least our family) do it.<br />
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8 egg yolks<br />
4 eggs<br />
2 cans condensed milk<br />
a can of evaporated milk<br />
a cup of sugar for the caramel<br />
*you can add a bit of vanilla flavor<b><br />
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Procedure:</b></span><span style="color: #794a72;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">Caramelize the sugar by heating it on a pan. Observe it carefully. Dark caramel would taste burnt. A golden brown caramel would be perfect. Evenly coat the bottom of the mold and let it cool.<br />
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Prepare the steamer. Others bake it but it is rarely done.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients well. We want our leche flan to be smooth so do not blend it to a point that bubbles would form.<br />
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You'll know that the leche flan is almost done by doing the toothpick test. Insert a toothpick in the mixture and if it comes out clean, you’re almost done.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Wishing you all a sweet and grace-filled holiday season!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">Love,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">Keziah</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">Keziah, thanks so much for the guest post! I can't wait to try making this on my own. I love that you chose to write about food, a topic that meshes well with my blog! And for taking the pictures too!!! I know my readers appreciate them!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">Hope everyone enjoyed this post! You can check out my post on <a href="http://keziahcudilla.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/blog-swap/">Keziah's blog</a> if you'd like.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">--Lindsay--</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif";">P.S. 5 days til Christ mas :) Here's another Christmas card for you:</span><br />
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Hello my friends-<br />
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I'm about to share one of my favorite recipes with you. Generally, during the holidays I'm a pretty giving person....but I don't share these with anyone. I don't pass them out to friends and I don't put them on cookie plates. Unless you can prove to me that you love them as much as I do and that you won't just throw them away, you don't get any. That's how good they are.<br />
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The original recipe is found <a href="http://www.joyofbaking.com/RaspberryOatmealSquares.html">here</a>. It calls for raspberries, but I always use blackberries instead. You can use prepared jam like it says, or you can make your own. *Hint- homemade is WAY better and WAY easy!*<br />
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So first up, we make the jam. I always make a double batch so I can make two batches of bars! All you need is two bags of frozen blackberries and 1/4 c of sugar. **For best results you do need to plan ahead and make the jam a day early**<br />
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Put them both in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Don't worry if there's no liquid initially, the sugar will draw it out. Reduce heat to a simmer and let it bubble away for about 1/2 an hour. Then pour into a container and refrigerate overnight. <br />
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This year, I wanted to see if I could make the jam a little thicker so I dissolved a Tbsp of cornstarch in a Tbsp in water and then stirred it in about 10 minutes before the jam was done. It seemed to help, not right away, but after I refrigerated it overnight. <br />
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Now fast forward to the next day and it should look something like this:<br />
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Now it's time to make the bars!!<br />
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Here's what you need:<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1 cup light brown sugar</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1 large egg</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1 1/4 cups all purpose flour</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">¼ teaspoon salt</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, divided</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">1 cup blackberry jam or preserves (homemade or store bought)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 pan. (I don't have one, so I use and 8x8)</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Add the flour, baking soda and salt to the butter mixture. Stir in 1 3/4 cups of the oats. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">To the remaining dough add the remaining 1/4 cup of oats. Crumble this mixture evenly over the top of the jam. </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Bake for about 25 - 30 minutes or until nicely browned. Place on a wire rack to cool and then cut into squares.</span></span> <br />
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Hope you like them as much as we do!<br />
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Here's today's Christmas card- matching overalls!:<br />
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PS...don't forget to enter <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-first-giveaway.html">my giveaway!!</a>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-16265262364079080142010-12-17T21:27:00.002-05:002010-12-17T21:33:37.837-05:00Pepperoni Bread<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wNYFrVVbXyZhupXD1LqLVFQy8bT5As6VkFWhra8ApeR8nA9U1LmBaFPN9pSM2wExc3YJ5D9oZVc58iaDbNxkluu9QVH8sZIeOXFde_0m7j7NKnoS3_5ftS8e7U-J0tnVCtkBuHdBN3t0/s1600/DSC_6431.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wNYFrVVbXyZhupXD1LqLVFQy8bT5As6VkFWhra8ApeR8nA9U1LmBaFPN9pSM2wExc3YJ5D9oZVc58iaDbNxkluu9QVH8sZIeOXFde_0m7j7NKnoS3_5ftS8e7U-J0tnVCtkBuHdBN3t0/s320/DSC_6431.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><br />
Last night, I made my first attempt at Peter Reinhart's <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2009/11/09/soft-cheese-and-pepperoni-bread/">Soft Cheese & Pepperoni Bread</a> that I found on Brown Eyed Baker's blog!<br />
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First, let me start off by telling you what NOT to do when you attempt to make this bread.<br />
*Don't decide you are going to halve the recipe to test it out, then accidentally add the full amount of 1/2 the ingredients and only 1/2 of the other 1/2 of the ingredients....it doesn't end well...<br />
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Here is the original list of ingredients (makes 4 small loaves or 2 big loaves)<br />
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">6¼ cups unbleached bread flour<br />
2 teaspoons salt, or 1 Tablespoon coarse kosher salt<br />
5 Tablespoons granulated or brown sugar, or 3½ Tablespoons honey or agave nectar (I used white sugar)<br />
1 cup lukewarm water or beer, about 95°F or 35°C (I used warm water)</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons lukewarm buttermilk or any other milk, about 95°F or 35°C (I used skim milk with a splash of vinegar)</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">1½ Tablespoons instant yeast (I used active dry yeast)<br />
¼ cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil (I used vegetable oil)<br />
1¾ cups diced onion, optional (I left this out) </div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">2½ cups grated, shredded, or cubed cheese (I used mozzarella) </div><br />
Here's what to do:<br />
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Mix the flour, salt and sugar together. In a separate bowl, combine the water and the milk. Add the yeast and stir until dissolved. (If you use honey instead of sugar, dissolve the honey in the warm water). Add the wet to the dry ingredients, along with the oil or butter. Mix on low for 2 minutes, then let rest for 5 minutes.<br />
<b>*This is where I made my first mistake. I halved the dry ingredients and the yeast, but forgot to halve the wet ingredients…after mixing for a while, I realized my mistake- when it looked nothing at all like dough- and I quickly added the rest of the dry ingredients and yeast and hoped for the best!**</b><br />
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Mix for 3 minutes adding extra flour if needed to get the right consistency for the dough, then form into a dough ball. Put the dough in an oil bowl and let rest for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size. (You can also refrigerate the dough for up to 4 days, just take it out of the fridge 2 hours before baking).<br />
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Divide the dough into two or four sections. Use your hands or a rolling pin to make an 8x12 rectangle. Sprinkle with cheese, top with pepperoni if desired, then roll up. Seal the seam and put in a loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. (I ran out of pepperoni so I made one loaf with just cheese)<br />
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The silicone pan allowed for a little cheese explosion out the one side!<br />
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The result? Not bad. Mine did not turn out quite like Brown Eyed Baker's pictures...not quite as light and airy...but that might be due to my, uh, miscalculations early on. It still tastes good though! I might give it another try, add more pepperoni and see what happens. I'd also make 4 smaller loaves next time!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-4481687733817327032010-12-17T20:41:00.000-05:002010-12-17T20:41:53.532-05:00Roasted Chicken with Red Wine Sauce<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BqdQZb4BYSpNsMnfUDN3U8r9c-aI7lTgxnVnRLJShI2VZH-3t1s3pOpRMidJeci8jB6EEOark9JgNBWe4zBFknOcWmTV3q4v-SwsweW_RtChzljMy2NWpO7hoNsB3OXrkLBqqA5fhbid/s1600/DSC_6456.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BqdQZb4BYSpNsMnfUDN3U8r9c-aI7lTgxnVnRLJShI2VZH-3t1s3pOpRMidJeci8jB6EEOark9JgNBWe4zBFknOcWmTV3q4v-SwsweW_RtChzljMy2NWpO7hoNsB3OXrkLBqqA5fhbid/s320/DSC_6456.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><br />
Friday night dinner was another recipe that popped up during my recipe organization project. When I came across it, I popped some chicken into the fridge and by tonight it was ready to cook.<br />
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Since it was a new recipe, I only made 2 breasts of chicken instead of the 8 in the recipe so there wouldn't be too many leftovers if it was a mega fail!<br />
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Here's the original recipe online: <a href="http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000002012795">Roasted Breast of Chicken with Pinot Noir Sauce</a> from Cooking Light<br />
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I made a few changes. What I used is listed below:<br />
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We enjoyed drinking the rest of the wine, and also had some leftover roasted sweet potatoes from last night! The meal turned out really well. The sauce was good...I might thicken it a little next time, and the chicken was really easy to cook. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70Meao76BVXVgzZl8bpP277T9ehNT579JTz-a82xEXMRuR3x46GCRaq6-1934o62l-dHKsCQteQ48eJzxxZ7ZxU2mSsp7IC4gIixvUn5k7t9GUNrh1v_Agz3KRlNOVXWlVCcJdwUaOG6j/s1600/DSC_6457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70Meao76BVXVgzZl8bpP277T9ehNT579JTz-a82xEXMRuR3x46GCRaq6-1934o62l-dHKsCQteQ48eJzxxZ7ZxU2mSsp7IC4gIixvUn5k7t9GUNrh1v_Agz3KRlNOVXWlVCcJdwUaOG6j/s320/DSC_6457.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Friday!! And don't forget to enter <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-first-giveaway.html">my very first giveaway</a>!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;">--Lindsay--</div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-70035964402176979212010-12-17T18:10:00.003-05:002010-12-21T14:38:13.371-05:00My First Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigg5HTwnGxLbtR0p8mYU8OEQKs28DHakuHUXnYa26ILL0HmgOZEth4hOfuHhRZJxtJ1T_XGfrS4kQ3PAXEMzaYnYaXUNCz0aqFPy9P4E-pKhLgTjkvUQfijHEcd0F_zMADB5cerGdrwafL/s1600/csn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigg5HTwnGxLbtR0p8mYU8OEQKs28DHakuHUXnYa26ILL0HmgOZEth4hOfuHhRZJxtJ1T_XGfrS4kQ3PAXEMzaYnYaXUNCz0aqFPy9P4E-pKhLgTjkvUQfijHEcd0F_zMADB5cerGdrwafL/s1600/csn.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Hello my friends and happy Friday! I've been given the opportunity to host my very first giveaway and I can't wait to share it with you! This giveaway is courtesy of <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/"> CSN Stores</a>. It's online shopping paradise! They have 200+ stores with tons of amazing products to choose from...everything from <a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Bedding-C365872.html">modern bedding</a> , to cooking gadgets, to exercise equipment! The winner of this giveaway will be given $35 in the form of a one-time-use promotional code that can be used on any of the products on their website.<br />
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Check out some of the cool things you can find for under $35 (you do not have to buy these items, you can pick anything from any of their stores):<br />
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A food scale:<br />
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Mini bundt pans:<br />
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A stability ball:<br />
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A Le Creuset 9" baking dish + a bonus dish:<br />
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To enter this giveaway:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First entry (must include your name and a valid email address):</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">--Leave me a comment telling me what you would buy if you won-- </span><br />
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<u><b>Extra Entries</b></u>-must also include your name and email (If you already follow me, "like" me or subscribe using Google Reader, just leave an additional comments letting me know):<br />
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*Follow me on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog. Leave an additional comment saying you're a follower<br />
*Like The Lean Green Bean on Facebook and leave me an additional comment telling me you did.<br />
*Tweet the link to this giveaway on Twitter and mention @TheLeanGrnBean. Leave me an additional comment telling me you tweeted<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>All entries must be completed by Monday, December 20th at 8:59pm Eastern Standard Time</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
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You DO NOT need to have a blog to enter :)<br />
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<i>**Giveaway open to U.S. and Canada residents only. Promotional code will be provided by CSN stores. I will select the winner using random.org on Monday night. Entries that do not meet the above listed requirements will be removed. I will announce the winner in a blog post on The Lean Green Bean and will also email the winner. If I don't hear back from the winner within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen**</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Good Luck!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>--Lindsay--</b></span><i><br />
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</i>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-47115502921180866402010-12-16T23:30:00.000-05:002010-12-16T23:30:32.051-05:00Brownie Chunk Cookies<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4uU-rw3G377Ez4CsvfCpwtmnj9aL59JEaZaWQQBZYqhfjuelRDXS_ZJz9hpMSDlyNzdGCRwXdsoXLCkryBu4PyPd8DKjzIvn9Y1HdC3fweH1HY-8kXyGsXS3yfH-fuY5Frn-i9elr7c8/s1600/DSC_6416.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4uU-rw3G377Ez4CsvfCpwtmnj9aL59JEaZaWQQBZYqhfjuelRDXS_ZJz9hpMSDlyNzdGCRwXdsoXLCkryBu4PyPd8DKjzIvn9Y1HdC3fweH1HY-8kXyGsXS3yfH-fuY5Frn-i9elr7c8/s320/DSC_6416.JPG" width="214" /></a> </div><br />
Tonight there was a marriage, right here in my kitchen...a marriage of brownies and cookies! and it couldn't be more delicious :)<br />
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My friends, I was going to wait until tomorrow to post this, but they're just so good I couldn't wait. I came across these <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2008/09/brownie_chunk_cookies">Brownie Chunk Cookies</a> from <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/">Bon Appetit</a> this afternoon and just knew I had to make them! <br />
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>1/2 cup butter </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>1 cup white sugar </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>2 eggs </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>1 teaspoon vanilla extract </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>1/2 cup all-purpose flour </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>1/4 teaspoon salt </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>1/4 teaspoon baking powder </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>Melt the butter. Stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt. </span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmI9-2LRdR2RDQeNpqjbKvOilhySxc_SnHKZ99sKxONrmO7rChGgayKcCD7b-T6vN9TDRJ7dYjMHDqJ6BAhqMMBqUzNt-VmWoDycT2A4336eNuYXo5Oicc9gxSauIAUFAaKKlgyriiQG3Z/s1600/DSC_6398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmI9-2LRdR2RDQeNpqjbKvOilhySxc_SnHKZ99sKxONrmO7rChGgayKcCD7b-T6vN9TDRJ7dYjMHDqJ6BAhqMMBqUzNt-VmWoDycT2A4336eNuYXo5Oicc9gxSauIAUFAaKKlgyriiQG3Z/s320/DSC_6398.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span>Pour into a greased 8 inch pan and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQVuELbsvBPfF6tkIUO9W4PpXTgADj37uSdWPlA_On9XIx4fTMS0Hg1MWYKV-kav7sAloIRu9sEE8jzURsfcvGTkHgxyFLoRuhciK-RcEhtiAdihAZ9jFIquMpVhcASMQFQOD52zglnNN/s1600/DSC_6399.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQVuELbsvBPfF6tkIUO9W4PpXTgADj37uSdWPlA_On9XIx4fTMS0Hg1MWYKV-kav7sAloIRu9sEE8jzURsfcvGTkHgxyFLoRuhciK-RcEhtiAdihAZ9jFIquMpVhcASMQFQOD52zglnNN/s320/DSC_6399.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;">Meanwhile, work on the cookie dough:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><br />
</div>Here's what you need:<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">2 1/2 cups all purpose flour </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">1 teaspoon baking soda </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 cup sugar </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">2 large eggs </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">1 cup walnuts, broken into 1/2-inch pieces (I left these out)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">Brownies, cut into chunks</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">Nonstick vegetable oil spray</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">Directions:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"> I'll spare you the pictures from the beginning of this recipe since they look pretty much like any other cookie dough ever. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla. Then add the flour, baking soda and salt. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;">And now for the marriage. Cut your brownies into small squares. Then add them to the cookie dough:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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</span></div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-31411793458214575912010-12-16T15:56:00.001-05:002010-12-16T15:59:35.523-05:00Strawberry Banana Oatmeal<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-ys6p4sIW7IruMitc_9z4wkMiT8dB6bjokDQzTlJnT7vppumY1TfLt-AEe5bFfYN3NvvNddIbPXHbRaFVlVp2IGrBz-7Pd7h3TZH9urZGM-lfNvnMTWWgHY8_6xSBzz7hHN3tG1L13Il/s1600/DSC_6382.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-ys6p4sIW7IruMitc_9z4wkMiT8dB6bjokDQzTlJnT7vppumY1TfLt-AEe5bFfYN3NvvNddIbPXHbRaFVlVp2IGrBz-7Pd7h3TZH9urZGM-lfNvnMTWWgHY8_6xSBzz7hHN3tG1L13Il/s320/DSC_6382.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><br />
Since dinner is probably going to be a leftover night, allow me to share my lunch with you!<br />
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Take some plain old oatmeal (that's right, the plain, no sugar added, original flavor kind):<br />
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Add some leftover homemade <a href="http://theleangreenbean.blogspot.com/2010/12/challah-bread-french-toast.html">strawberry sauce</a>:<br />
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Stir it all together. Add some sliced bananas:<br />
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Add more strawberry sauce:<br />
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Devour.<br />
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It.was.delicious.<br />
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I spent most of my day finishing up my recipe organizing. After I caught the hubby staring at me last night like I had an alien growing out of my head because I was surrounded by about 15 piles of magazine cutouts that appeared to be in no discernible order, I decided I needed to buckle down and finish up the project today. I had some recipes in a previous notebook but for some reason I used that sticky paper that used to be in photo albums back in the early 90's where you peel back the plastic sheet and stick the pictures directly on the page? You know the stuff....works great for photos...works not so great for thin magazine page recipes if you ever want to move them around. I spend a good long while peeling the recipes I wanted to move to the new book off the sticky paper, after which they immediately curled up into tight little rolls, making them nearly impossible to organize, even after I smashed them in my heaviest textbook for three days...but I prevailed! <br />
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I turned this:<br />
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Into this:<br />
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Woo hoo! <br />
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In other news, I almost ate my camera's memory card this afternoon because it is the exact same size and shape as the Kashi crackers I was having for a snack. I had the crackers in one hand, the memory card in another, and I came dangerously close to chomping down on the wrong one! Whoops :)<br />
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Here's your Christmas card for the day- yes, we were both orchestra nerds and yes, those are matching velvet dresses:<br />
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Here was the actual winner that went out with the Christmas cards that year. It was a big hit!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
--Lindsay--Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247055859689718772noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851070869938454508.post-17491105468001291062010-12-15T18:57:00.000-05:002010-12-15T18:57:17.179-05:00Challah Bread French Toast<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuF9ZEuqsqVWL4eL5i7jZQyVu45OlXN8lelWo_63hD0nCtPRLBVfOR8LAZUpP5xdmfKwAi2sKt9zyFOmbfMo4WHib5lA1hVxbQlAdjYdI2c3xXOhvPyAwkhbLGtSU4B1hxN_F1ZJywEW8n/s1600/DSC_6350.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiu4tf6ZQuyghFYkaJ-DQeczRx5P0aMTQfPcRsbVQXvZpVhA0EK6PB2EDIt055CnCghpspjvbbCqjr_Y5QpiGj8DtSo4cYJfULDyCxTElYM9urs8CIV-AMlRUR29eTF3bHEU9Ws36KX7I7/s1600/DSC_6347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiu4tf6ZQuyghFYkaJ-DQeczRx5P0aMTQfPcRsbVQXvZpVhA0EK6PB2EDIt055CnCghpspjvbbCqjr_Y5QpiGj8DtSo4cYJfULDyCxTElYM9urs8CIV-AMlRUR29eTF3bHEU9Ws36KX7I7/s320/DSC_6347.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
So you know what the best thing about making homemade bread is? You can turn it into french toast for dinner the next night!!!<br />
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The hubby is the griddle master, so when he called to tell me he was on his way home, I got everything ready for him:<br />
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Then I pulled a cup or so of frozen strawberries out of the freezer, added a tsp of sugar and let them simmer on the stove for 10 minutes or so. Then I moved them to the mini food processor, blended away and voila! Strawberry sauce.<br />
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The hubby whipped up the french toast, and dinner was served!<br />
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And for tonight's Christmas card, take note of the hideous collars:<br />
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