tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35310638756063409732024-03-05T17:51:58.049-05:00DeLish DeMariaDeLish DeMariaLishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.comBlogger480125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-44808489438086977302013-11-27T13:03:00.002-05:002013-11-27T13:03:36.784-05:00Mayflower Cakes<div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As children, my family spent some time in Massachusetts & we would visit Plymouth, "Plimoth Plantation" & Plymouth Rock... When Thanksgiving comes around, my mind always flashes back to these trips. I cannot wait to take my son! But for now, I made these cute little Mayflower Cakes for his </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">class:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The cake mix I used was a gluten free box mix but you can use any <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2011/04/vanilla-egg-cakelets-crayon-shape-craft.html" target="_blank">recipe.</a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2011/04/vanilla-egg-cakelets-crayon-shape-craft.html" target="_blank"> I used my handy-dandy Egg Cakelet pan from Easter!</a> I LOVE re-purposing holiday pieces. But you can also do Mayflower Cupcakes instead! What ever you do, ENJOY...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hmmm... autumn arrives delivering its gorgeous selections of apples. Once trip to the orchard, so many varieties. My favorite is Honey Crisp. It's the perfect apple for me to cook, bake, munch on...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here's a simple favorite that's a winner every time...</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u>Apple Crisp</u></span></span></span></b><br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">4-5 apples, skinned, cored, sliced</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 lemon</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">dash of nutmeg</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2-3 TBSp sugar</span></span></span></b></li>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Crisp:</span></span></span></b><br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 c rolled oats</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 c packed, brown sugar</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/4 c ap flour</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/4 c butter </span></span></span></b></li>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mix the first 4 items together (apples) & pour into a 2qt baking dish; set aside.</span></span></span></b><br />
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the crisp, using a pastry blender (see picture) or a fork/knife, blend
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here's a quick, & addicting snack plentiful in vitamins & nutrients! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Enjoy!<br /><3 <i>Lishie</i></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;">1 head kale, washed & dried</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;">2 TBSp olive oil</span></b></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;">Remove the ribs from the kale & cut into small pieces. Lay on a baking sheet & toss with the olive oil & salt. Bake until crisp, turning the leaves halfway through, about 20 minutes. </span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fall is in the air, nipping at my tights-less, ankles & pumpkin is everywhere. Well, we have our pumpkin spice coffee in house!!! I’ve been sick so I remembered an easy recipe I had spied somewhere… It called for two ingredients! So I added some spice. And frosting. And more spice on top ;)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was just what I needed.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Combine all of the ingredients above. The batter will be thick! Pour into prepped pan. Bake for:</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My hubby saw this on Facebook & suggested we try
it. It's refreshing & we love cinnamon. I don't prescribe to use it
as a detox or "</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Metabolism Boosting Drink"</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> but a lovely alternative to plain water.</span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Longer the apples & cinnamon seep, the deeper the flavor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #660000;"><u><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The <a href="http://tonetiki.com/2012/04/01/apple-cinnamon-day-spa-water-0-calories/" target="_blank">Original Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe</a>:</span></span></u></span></span></h2>
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drop in your glass later) & then the cinnamon stick, cover with ice water. Place in the fridge for 1 hour
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">LASTS FOR 24 HOURS IN THE FRIDGE.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I ventured to turn on my oven over the weekend after having been on an oven strike most of the summer. I am very happy I did! I love zucchini & think of these as zucchini fries... To me, it seemed like I was eating mozzarella sticks made of veggies. Crispy outside & gooey inside, give them a try! Your non-veggie eater may surprise you & love them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><b>Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Sticks</b></u><br />
<b>by <a href="http://www.cookingclub.com/Recipes/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8119/Crispy-Parmesan-Zucchini-Sticks" target="_blank">Patsy Jamieson via Cooking Club</a></b></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1/2 c all-purpose flour</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 3/4 tsp salt, divided</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1/4 tsp garlic powder</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1/4 teaspoon black pepper</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 2 eggs, beaten</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1/2 c panko*</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 12 oz. zucchini (1 medium-large or 2 medium-small), halved crosswise, each half cut into ½” sticks</span></b></span></span></li>
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Place eggs in shallow bowl. Combine panko, cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt & cayenne pepper in shallow dish. Dip zucchini in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Roll in panko mixture, turning to coat all sides. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet; spray with olive oil cooking spray.<br />
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Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown & tender. Serve immediately.</span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<br />Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-29540316262009883162013-08-05T08:50:00.002-04:002013-08-05T08:50:25.662-04:00Gooey Orange Bars<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I think it is safe to say these were a hit for a summery bbq. They were sweet & tasty & the citrus flavor always reminds me of the sun. This Floridian girl loves oranges & what's better than orange in the form of a cookie bar?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u>GOOEY <span class="il">ORANGE</span> <span class="il">BARS</span></u> </span></span></b> <b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">adapted from <a href="http://www.momstestkitchen.com/2013/07/gooey-orange-bars.html" target="_blank">Mom's Test Kitchen</a></span></span></b></span><br />
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Crust</span></span></b><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ingredients</span></span></b>:</span></span></b></span> <br />
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<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 c butter, room temp</span></span></b></span> </li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 c all-purpose flour</span></span></b></span> </li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 c sugar </span></span></b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 eggs</span></span></b></span> </li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 & 1/2 c sugar</span></span></b></span> </li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 navel oranges</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 TBSp concentrated, frozen country (w/pulp) orange juice </span></span></b></span> </li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 c all-purpose flour</span></span></b></span> </li>
<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> powdered sugar for dusting {optional}</span></span></b></span> </li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 pan with cooking spray. <br />
Mix together the butter, sugar & flour for the crust in a medium bowl until well combined ~ I used my hands to mix. Spread the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is set & just </span></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">beginning to golden.</span></b></span></span></b></span><br />
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While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: in a small bowl, zest 1 of your oranges. In another small bowl, juice both oranges & concentratedm frozen orange juice. Using a mixer at medium speed, mix together the eggs, sugar, <span class="il">orange</span> zest from 1 <span class="il">orange</span>, <span class="il">orange</span> juice from 2 oranges, and flour. </span></b></span><br />
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Pour the <span class="il">orange</span> mix over the baked crust and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until light golden brown. </span></b></span><br />
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Let it cool completely. Cut into 16 <span class="il">bars</span> & sift the powdered sugar over the top if desired.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> It is the last day of my son's extended school year (ESY)
*I cannot believe it! Summer's going so fast!!!* & I always like to make treats for the kiddies. It's been really
hot so I have been on strike lately & I had bought this Limited
Edition Monsters University Cereal. So since one of my little G's
favorite things so far this this summer was the Monsters University
movie, I thought hmmm fun marshmallow treats! They came about in the
form of the movie's one-eyed, co-star, Mike Wazowski.Hope the kids like
them!</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 - 10oz bag marshmallows</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 TBSp butter</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 tsp green food coloring </span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 box of Monster's University cereal Kelloggs (or Rice Krispies)</span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Candy eyes (from Wilton)</span></b></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><a href="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/67771_10200734931508185_1851856800_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" br="" gt="" height="300" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/67771_10200734931508185_1851856800_n.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />Microwave melt the marshmallows & butter in a
large bowl- 1-1 & 1/2 minutes, high... Sprinkle in the green food
coloring & fold the marshmallows in onto the green until combined.
Add the cereal then flatten the mixture onto a sprayed pan or sprayed
parchment paper on the counter. Allow to set & cut out the shapes
(the heads) with a round cookie cutter or empty, clean tin can... Wedge a
candy eye into the middle in a glop of marshmallow. </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*Lishie tip- I find
it easiest to spray the bowl before using & to spray a nice sized
spatula too before using with melted marshmallows.</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was a fun & yummy
recipe. I created shish kabobs for my hubby to grill... as he grilled
them, I prepped the pesto & the pasta... Then we merged our separate
pieces together & had a delish dinner!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u>Grilled Steak & Veggie Pesto Pasta</u></span></span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 lb chuck eye steak, cubed into 2" pieces</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 large onion, diced into 1-2" pieces</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 red bell pepper, diced into 1-2" pieces</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 medium zucchini, diced into 1-2" pieces</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">S & P</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 bag of noodles</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/4 C pesto (I made fresh)</span></span></b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">BBQ skewers- soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling<br /><br />Create bbq shish kebobs placing </span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">steak/onion/pepper/zucchini. </span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Again, steak/onion/pepper/zucchini...<br />Sprinkle well w/ S & P... Grill... </span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>till the meat is cooked well, turning the kabobs... about 8 minutes on each side.</b></span><br />
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the kebobs are cooking... cook the noodles. When kebobs are finished,
take steak & veg off of the skewers & toss steak, veg, pesto
& pasta together. Serve w/ fresh shredded parmesan.</span></span></b></span><br />
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Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-68586607013997809792013-07-15T14:40:00.001-04:002013-07-15T14:40:27.685-04:00Homemade "Brown" Play-Dough<br />
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Poop play-dough you say? Yes, yes, I do! It's brown
& actually smells delish because it is made with ... COFFEE!!! My
son & I visited one of our favorite places on Saturday- Liberty
Science Center. Amongst all of the great displays & fun things to do
was a new exhibit called "<a href="http://lsc.org/see-whats-happening/current-exhibitions-and-experiences/grossology/" target="_blank">Grossology</a>": The Impolite Science of the
Human Body.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well,
stationed right at the entrance to this wonder was a table set up to
make... Poop Play-dough!!! How FUN! How gross! How alluring for the
little ones! Nothing makes children laugh like poop jokes. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So my little G & I concocted & mixed... poo- ummm- Brown play-dough. And we got to bring some home!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Make it- a great rainy day (or any day in the DeMaria house) activity!!!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">a little pooping fun play ;)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u>Homemade Brown, "Poop" Play-Dough</u></span></b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="st">4 c flour </span></span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="st">1 c salt </span></span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="st">4 TBSp oil 1 </span></span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="st">1/2 c water</span></span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="st">1/4 c instant coffee (add more for darker)</span></span></b></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="st">Mix flour & salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk oil, water & dissolve the instant coffee into the liquid. Add to coffee mix to dry mixture & mix until pliable. </span></span></b></span></span><br />
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Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-16434398644261383822013-07-10T12:38:00.000-04:002013-07-10T12:38:22.711-04:00Honey S'mores Treats!<div style="text-align: center;">
<img border="0" br="" gt="" height="350" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/999813_10200652579129427_1283812114_n.jpg" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh it is hot. But I am not complaining; I just do not want to turn on my oven. Even with the a/c on it is just too hot. So what to do when my most requested item is, well, requested? Improvise with a no-bake alternative!!! Today is another birthday celebration at work & someone suggested I bring in my original <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2011/02/smore-please.html" target="_blank">Lishie's S'mores Bars</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I thought hard & came up with these Honey S'mores Treats. All of the flavors, no baking. Sweet. & Delish. I think they may become a new favorite!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><3 <i>Lishie</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><u>
<b><span style="color: #783f04;">Honey S'mores Treats</span></b></u><b><span style="color: #783f04;"></span></b></span></span><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></b><br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 TBSp butter </span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 1, 10 oz package marshmallows</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
1/4 c chocolate (I used Hershey's Kisses)</span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
6 c Quaker Honey Graham Oh's Cereal</span></span></span></b></li>
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Melt the marshmallows & butter together either in the microwave or on the stove<span style="color: black;"> </span>top... Fold in the chocolate & keep "folding" until it melts in. Add the cereal, gently mix. Scoop the ingredients onto a surface to cool & cut.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<!--3-->Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-28704178640829348952013-07-09T08:43:00.000-04:002013-07-09T08:43:14.276-04:00Root Beer Floats<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It's summer. Take a deep breath & enjoy the easy things in life, like root beer floats. So refreshing, tasty, summery & <i>easy</i>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cute note- I've recently joined a Mommy & Me Yoga class
with my 4 year old... What did he learn the first session? Star Catcher
&... DEEP breaths... OR raspberry noises he <i>thinks</i> are deep breaths.
It is very cute, very funny & not very calming ;)<br /><br />ENJOY. RELAX. Have a root beer float.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><3 <i>Lishie</i><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream + </b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>root beer (foamy goodness) = </b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>a Root Beer Float</b></span></span><span style="color: #783f04;"><b> </b></span></span><br />
<br />Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-74284835519818147112013-07-03T08:36:00.000-04:002013-07-03T08:38:36.055-04:00Homemade Slushees<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Who needs the ice cream man?! Not us. This recipe is so easy & versatile!!! You can switch up the extract flavors, along with the color & make numerous types of slushees for very low cost. This makes a slew of cupfuls! The little ice treats were certainly a hit at our home & the blue color of these make them perfect little BBQ additions for Independence Day celebrations!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Happy birthday USA!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><3 <i>Lishie</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Gabriel's mommy</span><br />
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<u><b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Homemade Raspberry Slushees</span></span></b></u><br />
<b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">adapted from <a href="http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/2013/06/17/easy-homemade-slushee-recipe/" target="_blank">Love from the Oven</a></span></span></b><br />
<ul id="zlrecipe-ingredients-list">
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">4 c of <i>very</i> cold water </span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 c of sugar </span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 1/2 tsp Raspberry Extract </span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">4-6 drops of Blue Food Coloring (or any color of your choice) optional</span></span></b></li>
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<b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list">In a large bowl, combine water & sugar & stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Add in Raspberry Extract & stir well. Follow with 4-6 drops of the food coloring to achieve your desired color. Whisk well. Pour into your ice cream maker (this recipe was tested in a 1 & 1/2 quart ice cream maker) & & run according to ice cream maker directions. Run for approximately 20 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately.</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b>Oh & don't forget to enter my <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2013/07/hershey-giveaway.html" target="_blank">SWEET HERSHEY GIVEAWAY</a>!!!</b></div>
Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-24642363793857078182013-07-01T09:24:00.003-04:002013-07-01T13:27:58.084-04:00Hershey Giveaway<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hershey was so much fun. "The Sweetest Place On Earth" indeed. I cannot express the fun that can be had especially with a willing & wonderful four year old. I don't want to mention that this four year old won't eat chocolate but... there's everything else at Hershey too. The people are sweet, kind & caring. There's the Park, the ZooAmerica, the Lodge, the Gardens... the other food. And it is so good. Well, our little four year old skipped happily to each ride. What memories we made.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Which leads me to past memories... my hubby proposed to me in Mrs. Hershey's Rose Garden by the fountain. The Gardens are gorgeous, calm & huge... It was extremely romantic. And we shared the Gardens with our son again... This is my favorite picture from the trip- Gabriel holding the little girl statue's hand in the Children's Garden:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img border="0" br="" gt="" height="400" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1005911_10200585480612006_504003397_n.jpg" width="300" /></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We stayed at the Hershey Lodge & we visited Hershey's Chocolate World & Hershey Park / ZooAmerica & Hershey Gardens. We ate very little chocolate (that's usually what happens) but the savory food is delish as well. We had delicious paninis, pulled pork sliders (infused with chocolate), homemade chips & fries... And I had the best caesar salads! The bagels were bakery fresh & the milk is just delicious. Chocolate milk every morning.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I wanted to share a little of Hershey with my readers & Gabriel helped choose this GIVEAWAY (he got a blue bear too!):</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0].[3:0:0]">~A Hershey Kisses Bear w/ a large chocolate Hershey Kiss <br />~A </span></span></span></b></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0].[3:0:0]"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0].[3:0:0]">12oz </span></span></span>miniature assortment FRESH
from the Factory... <br />Reese's/Kisses/Krackel/Hershey's Dark/Mr.
Goodbar/Hershey Milk Chocolate <br />~A postcard
"With Love, DeLish DeMaria" </b></span><br /><br /><b><span style="color: #4c1130;">PRIZE Totals about $20.00. <br />If you have never
had Hershey's FRESH from the Factory, OMGoodnes, it is so DELISH!! Truly there's a difference. That first bite you can tell.</span></b></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img border="0" br="" gt="" height="300" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1043955_10200593764139089_428035556_n.jpg" width="400" /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0].[3:0:0]">Prize
is open to DeLish fans in the Continental United States. Please COMMENT below that you shared & maybe state your favorite Hershey item!!!</span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0].[3:0:0]">Those who shared yesterday will have an extra entry :) </span></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0]"><span id=".reactRoot[462516].[3]{comment599903320041308_1808712}.[1:0].[4:0:1].[3:1].[4:0:1].[1:1].[1:0].[1:0:2].[2:0].[3:0:0]">Hershey did
not put me up to this- I willingly want to share :)!!!</span></span></span>Just enter the Rafflecopter giveaway below, which ends on Friday July 5th at 12AM! </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sweet entering!!!</span></b></span></div>
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<a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/161ec80/" id="rc-161ec80" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><br />
<script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script>Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-40191553024798948882013-06-19T12:06:00.000-04:002013-06-19T12:06:08.663-04:00"Ice Cream" Cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
<img border="0" br="" gt="" height="250" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/7938_594932580538382_1442199881_n.jpg" width="400" /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">This was
super easy & super fun for the kiddos. And of course, it is not
really a recipe except for the frosting. I didn't want to put my oven
on- it was hot. And my hubby was bbq-ing our dinner outside. I had spied
an idea like this on pinterest... So this made for a cute snack for my
little G's last day of pre-k 3. <br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">So you can use any oval cookie (I used Vienna Fingers) or Nutter Butters.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">You can use any frosting flavor since ice cream come sin many flavors & colors (I used chocolate, recipe below).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">The "sprinkles" are rainbow non-pareils.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">The "cherry" is a red m&m but you can use red skittles, red hots, red Trix, etc.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><3 <i>Lishie</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Gabriel's mom</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><br /><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><u>"PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING</u></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">from Hershey's<br />https://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipe-details.aspx?id=184</span></span></b></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">1/2 c butter </span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">2/3 c Cocoa</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">3 c powdered sugar</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">1/3 c milk</span></span></b></span></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span></span></span></b></li>
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<b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Melt
butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar & milk,
beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if
needed. Stir in vanilla.</span></span></span></b><br />
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Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-24749801194241360302013-06-14T08:50:00.004-04:002013-06-16T20:18:28.769-04:00Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another day, another birthday... I saw a big 'ol jar of peanut butter on my coworker's desk the other day & it inspired me... to make these for her celebration! I used Jif of course!!! It is one thing I won't budge on. These were super easy to make & delish! :)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><3 <i>Lishie</i></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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<u><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars</span></span></span></b></u><br />
<b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">slightly adapted from <a href="http://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/2013/04/peanut-butter-jelly-bars/" target="_blank">Julie's Eats & Treats</a> </span></span></span></b><br />
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 c butter, at room temperature </span></span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 1/2 c sugar </span></span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 tsp vanilla </span></span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 large eggs, at room temperature </span></span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 c creamy (or chunky) peanut butter </span></span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 c all-purpose flour </span></span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 tsp baking powder </span></span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients"><b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 1/2 c jelly<span style="color: black;"> <span style="color: #351c75;">(I went with traditional grape :) )*you can use jam </span></span></span></span></span></b></li>
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13"x9" baking pan. <br />
Cream together butter & sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla & peanut butter. Mix until combined. <br />
Add flour & baking powder. Mix until well combined. <br />
Spread 2/3 of the batter mixture onto the bottom of the pan. Spread jam over the batter. Leave about 1/2" around the sides without jam. Drop the remaining dough over the jam, in about teaspoon size drops. <br />
Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the edges start to brown. Remove from from oven. </span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">While perusing the cheeses at the supermarket, I decided I really wanted some good provolone. So I got some yummy, fresh, full of taste provolone cheese sliced at the deli for sandwiches & at the same time, some extra for a gratin. I had these gorgeous baby yukon potatoes at home... And felt that artichokes would complete the flavor profile I wanted. I was right... so delish...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u>Artichoke Potato Gratin</u></span></span></b></span><br />
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1 lb baby yukon potatoes, washed, skin on</span></span></b></span></li>
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14 oz artichoke hearts, chopped</span></span></b></span></li>
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S & P</span></span></b></span></li>
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1/4 lb provolone, thinly sliced</span></span></b></span></li>
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1/2 c chicken stock (or veggie stock)</span></span></b></span></li>
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grated parmesan cheese to top</span></span></b></span></li>
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1-2 pats of butter</span></span></b></span></li>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
Oil or butter a baking ramekin (I used a 3 Qt size)<br />
Slice the potatoes thinly or use a mandoline (I used the latter). Place 1 layer of potato slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle half the artichoke pieces over the potato layer. Add salt & pepper. Layer more potato slices. Top with provolone cheese... Another layer of potato slices, 2nd half of artichoke pieces, salt & pepper... Top & last layer of potato slices... Pour in the chicken stock.<br />
Top off with a little grated parmesan cheese & butter pats.</span></span></b></span>
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Bake, covered with aluminum foil for 40 minutes. Take off foil, bake another 15 minutes till browned.Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting & serving.</span></span></b></span><!--3-->Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-71247337083229023572013-06-03T08:32:00.004-04:002013-06-03T08:32:54.325-04:00Sour Cream Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Strawberries are in season!!! YUM. And boy are they gorgeous. I played around with a recipe/thought in my head & came up with this delish-iousness... It is light & perfect to take to a BBQ. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Cake:</u></b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/2 c (4 ounces) butter</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 c (7 ounces) sugar</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 large eggs</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 c All-Purpose Flour</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 tsp baking powder</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/4 tsp baking soda</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/2 tsp salt</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 c sour cream </b></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/10153_10200418318953069_1830574797_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/10153_10200418318953069_1830574797_n.jpg" width="400" /></a><b>Cream together the butter, sugar, & eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream, stirring after each addition.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grease & flour 2, 9" circle cake pans. Spread half the batter in each pan</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bake the coffee in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake tests done. Cool it for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan. </b></span></span><br />
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</b></span></span> <span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Strawberry Cream Cheese <i>Glaze/Frosting</i></span></u></b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 package cream cheese, room temperature</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/4 c butter, room temperature</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 c powdered sugar (1 c less, thinner<i> </i></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Glaze</i></span></b></span></i>/1 c more, thicker</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i> Frosting</i></span></b></span>! Your choice!)</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 c strawberries, fresh, hulled & diced</b></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Combine all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate. Frost the cakes when they are cooled. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Happy birthday Teacher!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">On the teacher's birthday, what to do?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Create a School Bus Cake!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">See, there she is, next to the bus driver^^^</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">See, there she is, next to the bus driver^^^</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Divided Oreos for the faces...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">See, there my son is</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">^^^</span></span>, in the middle^^^</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">And a TEACHER birthday card.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Thanks for looking!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><3 <i>Lishie</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Gabriel's Mom</span></span></div>
<br />Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-66699371912815766092013-05-31T12:58:00.000-04:002013-05-31T12:58:07.121-04:00Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Boneless Pork Loin Ribs<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I was super excited for these. The house smelled gorgeously of bbq & honey... Mmmmm... 8 simmering hours. I made these on a day when we were home, in advance because I'm a bit freaked out by leaving something plugged in on all day. <i>Anyone else?</i> So at the end of the cook-time, I tasted the melt-in-your-mouth pork... it was absolutely delicious. Then I did something really stupid. I dished the steaming hot contents into a bowl, topped it with tinfoil for the cool down process. And.left.it.OUT.on.the.counter. OVERNIGHT. <i>(Anyone else?) </i>Bye bye pork ribs :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I shall be making these again, very very soon! This is the perfect dish if you want BBQ or it you want something delicious without turning on the oven. </span><br />
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<u><b><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Boneless Pork loin Ribs</span></span></b></u><br />
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<li class="ingredient"><b><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 to 4 lbs boneless pork loin ribs</span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient"><b><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> S&P</span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient"><b><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/4 c light brown sugar, packed</span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient"><b><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient"><b><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 c honey</span></span></b></li>
<li class="ingredient"><b><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 bottle barbecue sauce</span></span></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Spray the insert of a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker. Place pork, fattier side down into the pot. Sprinkle pork with s & p, brown sugar, & minced garlic; turn the pork ribs to coat all pieces. Pour honey & BBQ Sauce evenly over the pork. Cover & cook on LOW for 8 hours. Serve w/ more BBQ sauce on the side.</span></b> </span>Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-2548018751925293642013-05-23T09:13:00.001-04:002013-05-23T09:13:42.397-04:00Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffeecake<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a delightful snack cake for when you want just that perfect, tender piece of cakeage to go with your afternoon drink. Look at that cinnamon-y streusel. I brought it into work for yet another celebration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffeecake </u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>from<a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/our-favorite-sour-cream-coffeecake-recipe" target="_blank">King Arthur Flour </a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Cake:</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/2 c (4 ounces) butter</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 c (7 ounces) sugar</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 large eggs</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 c All-Purpose Flour</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 tsp baking powder</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/4 tsp baking soda</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/2 tsp salt</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Topping:</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1/2 c sugar</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 tsp ground cinnamon</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 tsp vanilla</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cream together the butter, sugar, & eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream, stirring after each addition.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grease & flour a regular-sized (9 1/2-inch) tube pan or bundt-style pan, or a 9 x 9-inch pan. Spread half the batter in the pan, & sprinkle with half the topping mixture. Repeat with remaining batter & topping.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bake the coffeecake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake tests done. Cool it for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan. (If you've baked it in a 9 x 9-inch pan, just serve it right from the pan.) Place the cake right-side-up (topping up) on a plate to serve.</b></span></div>
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<br />Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-21528023193532243722013-05-17T08:45:00.001-04:002013-05-17T08:45:36.133-04:00Perfect Pound Cake<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's nothing better for a warm spring or summer night then a slice of fresh pound cake w/ a dollop of fresh, <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2011/06/pound-cake-with-strawberries-fresh.html" target="_blank">whipped cream</a> & strawberries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/million-dollar-pound-cake-10000000522187/print/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a> </b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 lb butter, softened (room temp)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3 c sugar</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6 large eggs (room temp)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4 c all-purpose flour</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3/4 c milk</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 tsp almond extract</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 tsp vanilla extract</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. (The butter will become a lighter yellow color; this is an important step, as the job of the mixer is to incorporate air into the butter so the cake will rise. It will take 1 to 7 minutes, depending on the power of your mixer.) Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light & fluffy. (Again, the times will vary, & butter will turn to a fluffy white.) Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow yolk disappears.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning & ending with flour. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. (The batter should be smooth & bits of flour should be well incorporated; to rid batter of lumps, stir gently with a rubber spatula.) Stir in extracts.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pour into a greased & floured bread pan.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bake at 300° for 1 hour & 40 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan, & cool completely on a wire rack.</b></span></div>
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Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-79781436521501708422013-05-14T08:24:00.000-04:002013-05-14T08:24:01.081-04:00Snack Quarry Mix +<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Snack Quarry is my take on Chex Mix minus the Chex.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And another fun snack from <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2013/04/celebrate-roar-gabrielosaurs-is-4.html" target="_blank">The Dinosaur Party</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Snack Quarry Mix</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I mixed:</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 bag of Bugles (Dinosaur Claws!)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 bag of shaped pretzels -waffle, etc. (Foilage!)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 bag of Peppridge Farm Rainbow Goldfish (Dinosaur Food!)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 bag of Yogurt covered raisins (Dinosaur Eggs!)</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mix it all up in one, big bowl... </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Place a new, cleaned, Kid's shovel in the bowl...</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And you have it... a Prehistoric</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SNACK QUARRY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids LOVED it. Loved "digging" food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's the simple things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of Simple things... Prehistoric Punch & Party Horns.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For Gabriel's 3rd Birthday, we had a <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2012/04/happy-birthday-gabriels-3rd-birthday.html" target="_blank">Space theme</a> & served <span style="color: #b45f06;">Tang</span>. It went over so well... People ran out to buy, well, <span style="color: #bf9000;">Tang</span>. So I thought, well, serve <span style="color: #b45f06;">Tang</span> again since it's orange for the dinosaur theme & call it "Prehistoric Punch". As for the "Party Horns" for any triceratops in the crowd, they were just dime candy sticks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gabriel's Mommy</span><br />
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Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-24905763007408170032013-05-13T08:32:00.000-04:002013-05-13T08:32:16.305-04:00Apple Cupcakes for Teacher<div style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
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<b>Apple Cupcakes for Teacher</b><br />
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<u>Teacher Appreciation Week</u> 5/6- 5/10.<br />
Thank you...<br />
For teaching my baby boy...<br />
For taking the time to care...<br />
For everything you do...<br />
For the little things...<br />
For the big things...<br />
the kindness,<br />
the stern-ness,<br />
the gentleness...<br />
the urging on...<br />
the tenderness...<br />
the love.<br />
Thank you for it all.<br />
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<3 <i>Lishie</i><br />
Gabriel's Mommy<br />
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<u><b>Apple Cupcakes for Teacher</b></u><br />
<b>1 Vanilla Cupcake <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2012/07/balloon-mini-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Recipe</a>.</b><br />
<b>1 Cocoa Frosting Recipe (see below).</b><br />
<b>Red Sprinkles.</b><br />
<b>Pretzel Sticks.</b><br />
<b> Spearmint jelly leaves.</b><br />
<b>Gummy Worms.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Cocoa Frosting Recipe</b></u><span><b><u></u></b></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><b><span class="Apple-style-span">1/2 c butter, softened </span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><b><span class="Apple-style-span">3 c powdered sugar </span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><b><span class="Apple-style-span">1 c cocoa </span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><b><span class="Apple-style-span">1/3 c milk </span></b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><b><span class="Apple-style-span">1 tsp vanilla </span></b></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><b style="color: #660000;">Combine all ingredients together until smooth. </b></span><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<u><b>ABCs/123s Cupcakes</b></u><br />
<b>1 Vanilla Cupcake Recipe.</b><br />
<b>1 Cocoa Frosting Recipe.</b><br />
<b>ABCs/123s</b><b> Sprinkles.</b><br />
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</b> <b>Teacher Appreciation Days 1 & 2 are <a href="http://delish-lishie.blogspot.com/2013/05/cream-cheese-carrot-cake-muffins.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</b><br />
<b>For Day 1:</b><br />
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</b> <b>For Day 2: </b><br />
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</b> <b>For Day 3:</b><br />
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</b> <b>For Day 4:</b><br />
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</b> <b>And now, for Day 5, to cap off the week:</b><br />
<b>Apple & ABC/123 Cupcakes for Teacher</b></b></div>
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<br />Lishiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366144831587884920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531063875606340973.post-22385501342387656712013-05-10T08:41:00.002-04:002013-05-10T08:41:16.108-04:00Italian Chicken Meatballs<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So just in case you think I only bake... here's a savory meal for you ;) We've been eating a lot of standbys in the DeMaria house & this is one of them.</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you cannot tell from all of the celebratory cake, it's been busy & that is not to mention the other things going on! I don't want to exhaust you by listing them so, here, read this tasty recipe instead! Happy Friday!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><3 <i>Lishie</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Italian Chicken Meatballs</u></b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 1/4 lbs. ground chicken</b></span></li>
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1/2 c breadcrumbs</b></span></li>
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2 TBSp chopped onion</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 tsp dried oregano </b></span></li>
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1 TBSp chopped parsley</b></span></li>
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1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated</b></span></li>
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1 clove garlic, minced</b></span></li>
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1 tsp fennel seeds</b></span></li>
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1 egg, whisked</b></span></li>
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zest of 1/2 a lemon</b></span></li>
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3 TBSp olive oil</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>29 oz canned tomato sauce </b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Preheat oven to 400°F, setting rack to top of oven. In a large bowl, using your hands, gently mix
together first 11 ingredients. Shape into 3" size balls & place a few inches from
each other on a foil-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix one
spoonful of your sauce with olive oil. Brush this mixture on top
of each meatball. Bake for 15 minutes.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Remove meatballs from oven & add to your simmering sauce (below) for 5-10 minutes. Serve with pasta. And shredded fresh parmesan, yes, don't forget the parm!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Sauce- saute 1 small onion, chopped in olive oil w/ 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 TBsp tomato paste... Add the rest of the tomato sauce... Simmer on low...</span></b></span></div>
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