tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26064557588423967852024-02-19T11:18:26.281-05:00Kitten with a WhiskA Food Blog: Feeding my Love of Food and Drink with a PassionKitten with a Whiskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17251943129092951158noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606455758842396785.post-22127745295196608302013-11-12T22:30:00.000-05:002013-11-12T22:30:41.431-05:00Caramelized Onion Dip<div class="MsoNormal">
I think few recipes are more useful than a dip that goes
with just about anything. A good, versatile dip will go with chips, veggies,
crackers or any other socially acceptable method of spooning it into your
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It would probably not be wise to only use your fingers to
eat this dip…well in public anyway. At midnight, alone and in front of your
fridge while the dog goes outside to pee? Sure, why not! Not that I have ANY
experience with that scenario. Ever. </div>
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<b>Caramelized Onion Dip</b></div>
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<i>* Makes 2 ½ cups</i></div>
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<i>What you need</i>:</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
large sauté pan melt the butter over medium-low heat. Slice the onions
evenly and add to the pan. Cover and simmer 25-40 minutes, stirring
occasionally. If the pan gets too
dry, add more butter as needed.</li>
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the onions are completely caramelized, remove from heat. Drain off any
excess butter and allow to cool completely. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">In a
large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, garlic powder, soy sauce and
Worcestershire sauce. Stir in onions and let sit in the refrigerator for
approx 4 hours. </li>
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ready to serve, stir dip and taste for flavor. Add salt and pepper if
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Is it just me or did we skip from winter right into summer?
The high this week is going to be 87 degrees. April is usually one of the best
weather months in Tampa with highs in the upper 70’s to low 80’s, but upper
80’s? Ugh.<br />
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This cheesecake is perfect for spring and summer. It gets a
lovely raspberry flavor from not only fresh raspberries but raspberry liquor as
well. (Booze makes everything better!) The overall flavor isn’t too sweet and doesn’t wallop you over the head.
It has just the right balance of sweet, tart and cream.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Raspberry Cheesecake</span></b></div>
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<i>*Serves 8-10</i></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CkUs-z4NPDRmZza0tnQWxLd2c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">(printable recipe)</a></div>
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<i>Ingredients: </i></div>
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oven to 325 degrees.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
medium bowl combine crushed graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Mix
together until cracker crumbs absorb the butter and are moist. Press into
the bottom of a 9” or 10” springform pan and up the sides about ¾ the way
up. Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside.</li>
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raspberries in a blender or food processor then run through a strainer to
remove seeds. Set aside.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
large bowl mix together cream cheese and vanilla. Beat with a mixer until
smooth and creamy. Next add sugar, sour cream, liquor and mix well. Then add
eggs one at a time and mix slowly until just fully incorporated. Finally
stir in cream and raspberry puree.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Pour
filling into crust and bake for 40-55 minutes or until center still
slightly jiggles. Remove from oven and let come to room temperature, then
refrigerate until fully chilled. About 4-5 hours.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Once
cheesecake is fully chilled run a knife around the edge to loosen, then
remove springform pan and serve.</li>
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A couple of days ago I showed you a healthy start to the day
with my favorite breakfast smoothie. Today I’m going to share with you a
breakfast for when you need to indulge a bit. A breakfast for a rainy Saturday
morning or that Sunday morning when you’re paying for all the fun you had on
Saturday night.</div>
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It would go beautifully with a Tequila Sunrise or Bloody
Mary. Just saying!</div>
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As much as I love Mexican and Tex-Mex, I do not claim to be
an authority on it we’ll call this my New England Girl’s version of Huevos
Rancheros. It’s simple to make because let’s face it - weekend breakfasts
should be easy to make!</div>
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I’ve listed several options for toppings so please pick and
choose which you prefer. I also think it would be so much fun to do a Huevos
Rancheros Toppings Bar for a fun at-home brunch with friends. Cinco de Mayo is
less than a month away AND on a Sunday this year.</div>
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In fact, I’m making a mental note of that idea right now.</div>
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One small FYI: I used flour tortillas today because that’s
what I had on hand but corn tortillas are more common. I like them both – the
choice is yours!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Huevos Rancheros </span></b></div>
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<i>*Makes 4</i></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Start
by warming the refried beans in a small pan or in the microwave. Next heat
½ teaspoon canola oil in a pan over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add
one four tortilla and brown it on both sides. About 1-2 minutes per side.
Repeat until done adding additional oil as needed.</li>
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tortillas on a baking sheet and spread each tortilla with 1/3 cup of
refried beans each. Then sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese on each. Place under the
broiler for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">While
cheese is melting start preparing your eggs. Fried or sunny side up are
the most common but you can serve them with scrambled eggs as well. For
fried or sunny side up egg, use a small sauté pan and bring to medium high
heat. Melt a small amount of butter – just enough to coat the bottom of
the pan. Crack the egg and place it in the center of the pan. Cook for 3-4
minutes for a runny egg. Flip once if you want it over easy. Repeat for
all 4 eggs.</li>
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one egg on each tortilla. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with salsa or
enchilada sauce as well as any additional toppings you prefer. Serve
immediately.</li>
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About 5 years ago I became pretty obsessed with yogurt. I
started eating it every day for breakfast and haven’t stopped since. I do
change it up to keep from getting bored though. Some weeks I eat flavored
yogurt and other weeks I’ll use plain yogurt and mix in fresh fruit and
granola. And then there are other weeks when I make smoothies.</div>
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I think the smoothies are my favorite. </div>
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Smoothies have gotten a bit of a bad rap over the last
couple of years. I view them like I do any other meal or dish – if you make
it at home it will be better for you. Most chains use loads of sugar in their
smoothies, and I’m not sure why because fruit is pretty sweet by itself to me. </div>
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I personally believe that there is nothing “bad” for me in
this smoothie. The ingredients are healthy and have loads of nutritional
benefits. This recipe is my go-to smoothie in the morning, and you probably can’t
tell by the color but it has spinach in it. I also promise you that you can’t
taste the spinach either. Don’t let the oats or flaxseed scare you either! The
oats grind up and all that’s left are little bits here and there no bigger than
the seeds from the berries. And they really make the smoothie much thicker and
filling if you ask me.</div>
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One little tip about the berries. I have a firm belief that
if you’re adding fruit to a smoothie then you should never need ice cubes, so go
ahead and buy fresh whole frozen berries. They are just as good for you as
fresh and cheaper usually. Just be sure that the only ingredient is the fruit
and no added sugar. If you do buy fresh, prep them by washing and cutting the larger
berries in half. Then freeze them on a cookie sheet in a single layer before
tossing them in a freezer bag. This will keep them from sticking together once
frozen. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Berry Green Breakfast Smoothie</b></span></div>
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<i>*Serves 1</i></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CkUs-z4NPDSDNKMTB1LWdQTTA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">(printable recipe)</a></div>
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<i>Ingredients:</i></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->heaping ½ cup mixed frozen berries, such as strawberries,
raspberries, blackberries and blueberries</div>
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*Most single servings of yogurt are between 5 and 6oz, mine
for example is 5.3oz. Choose plain or
vanilla based on your desire for sweetness. You could also use plain yogurt and add a squeeze of honey too.</div>
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<i>Directions: </i></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
blender layer the ingredients in this order: spinach, yogurt, flaxseed,
oats, milk, and berries. If using a machine where the cup is inverted
(such as a magic bullet) reverse the order. When you start to blend you
want the heavier items (the berries) on top and the lightest (the spinach)
on the bottom at the blades.</li>
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together for 1-2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and berries are fully
blended. Enjoy immediately.</li>
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When I first started cooking I struggled with new ideas for
pork recipes. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore.</div>
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I made this a few weeks back when it was still cold-ish (for
<st1:state w:st="on">Florida</st1:state>) and
I wanted something warm and cozy for dinner. Now that Spring is officially
here, I probably won’t be making it for a few months. Especially since I just
spent the last two days hemming and hawing over several new bikinis online…</div>
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Is it overkill to buy 4 new ones every year? In my defense I
tossed about 5 of my old ones a few months ago. I’d really just be replacing
those.</div>
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So this recipe is delicious and I suggest you make it now
before it REALLY is bikini time and you won’t want something that is fried a
little and filled with a tasty cheesy center.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Stuffed Pork Chops</b></span></div>
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<i>*Makes 4</i></div>
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<i>Ingredients:</i></div>
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cup)</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Preheat
oven to 350 degrees.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
small bowl combine spinach, ricotta, boursin, mozzarella, parmesan and
sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.</li>
</ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Take
each pork chop and pound out to ¼ inch thickness. Spread an equal amount
of mixture all over chops leaving a small border around the edges. Roll
each chop up and secure with toothpicks at the bottom.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Prepare
the coating by beating the egg in a shallow dish. Using a separate plate
for both the flour and bread crumbs season each with salt and pepper.
Dredge each pork chop on all sides through each. Start with the flour,
then egg and finally the bread crumbs.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Use a
large sauté pan and heat oil over medium high heat. Sear all sides of each
pork chop until golden brown. Start with the bottom first and brown the
sides as well. About 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a sheet pan and
bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Once pork is cooked through, remove
from oven and let sit for a few minutes before removing toothpicks and
serving.</li>
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I’m picky when it comes to eggs. I didn’t even eat eggs
until I was an adult, and I learned that eggs (specifically omelets) are a
great hangover remedy… and are pretty tasty when mixed with cheese, veggies and
bacon. </div>
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One of my favorite ways to eat eggs is as a frittata. Frittatas
are so versatile. They are ready to eat in less than 30 minutes most of the
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Every week I try to make one thing to eat for lunch for the
whole week. I do this because then I don’t have to try and think about what to
make every day and it helps keep me on track “diet” wise. I’m not on a diet per say but I’m always trying to eat as
healthy as possible. And it is easiest for me to do that when I plan ahead. A lot of people have problems with eating the same thing
every day for a week. And I can understand that because it can get boring. I’ve found the key to being able to do it
successfully is to make something you WANT to eat and look forward to eating.</div>
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This week I made a frittata! It has two kinds of cheese and
all of my favorite veggies. And it was pretty hard to only eat once slice this
morning because it is very tasty. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Double Cheddar and Vegetable Frittata </b></span></div>
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<i>*Serves 6</i></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Preheat
oven to 350 degrees.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Heat a
large sauté pan (10-12 inches and oven safe) to medium heat and add 1
tablespoon canola oil and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes stirring
occasionally until lightly browned. Remove mushrooms from pan and set
aside.</li>
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pan’s heat to medium low and add onions. Add additional canola oil if
needed. Sauté for 8 minutes or until onions have softened. Add roasted red
peppers and toss together for a few moments then remove from pan and add
to separate bowl with mushrooms.</li>
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pan from heat and very carefully wipe clean with a paper towel. Return pan
to burner and add butter. Heat pan to medium heat.</li>
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large bowl whisk eggs and milk until fully combined. Add to pan once
butter is fully melted and slightly bubbly. Add mushrooms, pepper, onions,
and spinach to eggs. Stir gently to distribute veggies evenly. Cook for 2
minutes and then sprinkle diced cheese over top. Transfer to oven and cook
for 10-12 minutes.</li>
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A few months back I posted a Banana Bread recipe that was
fantastic – if I do say so myself. I liked it so much that I honestly never see
myself making any changes to it. However, I did want to make a version that was
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Now I’m not going to tell you that this is a super healthy
banana bread/muffin recipe that you can eat as much as you want of guilt-free,
but it is healthier that my other recipe. The best part it is that it’s really
just as good. The only difference is this recipe is slightly less sweet and the
texture is a tad different.</div>
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I like to think of my original version as the kind you make
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Banana Nut Muffins</span></b></div>
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<i>*Makes 1 dozen muffins</i></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->3 tablespoons softened butter</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Preheat
oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine bananas, butter, light brown
sugar, white sugar, honey, vanilla extract and egg. Smash all ingredients
together until well combined. Some banana chunks are ok.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
separate bowl combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and
cinnamon. Mix to incorporate and then slowly add to wet mixture, Next beat
on low with hand mixer to fully combine for about 1 -2 minutes. Stir in
walnuts.</li>
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batter into a greased or lined muffin tins (3/4 the way up) and bake in
oven for 16-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. (Bake
50-65 for a loaf.)</li>
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to cool for several minutes before removing from pan. Allow muffins to
cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. </li>
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I’m ready for the warm weather to get here. Usually I try to
cling to every last chilly day we get – probably because we only get about 10
here in <st1:city w:st="on">Tampa</st1:city> and I am SUCH a <st1:place w:st="on">New
England</st1:place> girl who loves her scarves and boots – but this year I am
ready for cute spring/summer dresses and pretty wedges. I’m ready to wiggle my
toes into the sand, and relax on the beach with a good book pretending to weigh
about 15 pounds less than I do.</div>
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All of this has zero to do with this recipe, which I really
love. I first made it a couple of years ago when my dad was coming to visit and
I wanted to use the slow cooker so I could spend my time visiting with him
rather than cooking. It’s warm and comforting and perfect for one of the last
few chilly nights before spring really blooms.</div>
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-<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>2 lbs pork tenderloin or roast</div>
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-<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>½ teaspoon celery salt</div>
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-<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>½ teaspoon ground thyme</div>
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-<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>2 tablespoons butter</div>
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I’m a sucker for a good fish taco. It combines two things I am absolutely crazy about – seafood and tex-mex.</div>
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And they can actually be fairly healthy for you depending on how you make them. These are lightly pan fried so they have a bit of texture but not deep fried so they aren’t a huge calorie bomb. These are blackened as well so they have a nice spicy kick to them.</div>
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A win-win as far as I’m concerned given that it is SPRING
and swimsuit season is right around the corner.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Blackened Fish Tacos</span></b></div>
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<i>*Serves 4</i></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CkUs-z4NPDTHdDNEJXZ3E2Qjg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">(printable recipe)</a></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->1 lb mild white fish such as tilapia, cod or grouper</div>
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spice preference</div>
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</span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2013/03/pico-de-gallo.html" target="_blank">Pico de Gallo</a></div>
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small bowl combine sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice. Set aside for
later.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Prep
the fish by patting dry and slicing into 1” thick slices about 2”-3”
inches long.</li>
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shallow bowl or plate combine blacken seasoning and flour. Dredge fish in
flour and allow to sit for 10 minutes.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Heat a
large sauté pan to medium high heat with canola oil. Pan fry fish for 3-5
minutes on each side or until cooked through and lightly golden brown.
Repeat until done. (You can keep cooked fish in a 200 degree oven on a
wire rack to keep warm while you finish.)</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Heat
tortillas according to package directions and serve tacos with toppings of
choice. I used shredded lettuce, the lime zest sour cream, pico de gallo
and sliced avocado. </li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m pretty sure I’ve established here that
I love Tex-Mex and Mexican food. I love spicy, cheesy, guacamole covered
yumminess. I can’t help it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pico de Gallo is a
common Mexican fresh condiment much like salsa. Many people have their own
version and this one is mine. Chili peppers are common in Pico but I omit them
when I make Pico. I feel chili peppers (such as jalapeños) have their place
already in salsa and I prefer Pico to just be fresh and bright with no heat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And because I love Mexican food and I use pico de gallo so
much, it gets its own post so I can refer back to it. Later I will share a
recipe where I use it. It’s a pretty great one too!</span></div>
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For Valentine’s Day Brent surprised me with some Bailey’s
Irish Cream Chocolates. They were pretty fantastic and since then I’ve wanted
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I used dark chocolate for these since it’s better for you
than milk chocolate, but if you don’t dig dark chocolate, use semi-sweet. The
older I get the more I prefer dark chocolate and I loved how these truffles
came out. The dark chocolate takes center stage while the liquor plays in the
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There is a fair amount of straight liquor in these so you
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Truffles</b></span></div>
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*Makes approx 35 truffles</div>
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chocolate in a large metal or glass bowl. Make sure chocolate is room
temperature.</li>
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small sauté pan over medium heat bring heavy cream and butter to a slow
boil. Stay nearby b/c it can boil over pretty quickly.</li>
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comes to a boil pour over chocolate. Gentle shake bowl to ensure all
chocolate is submerged and let sit 2-3 minutes. Then whisk mixture until
chocolate is smooth.</li>
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liquor and whisk again until incorporated. Place in fridge and chill for 2
hours.</li>
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from fridge and beat with hand mixer on low for 2 minutes. Chill again for
1 ½ - 2 hours.</li>
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from fridge and roll chocolate into small balls. About 1 tablespoon worth
of mixture. Place on a wax paper lined sheet pan and refrigerate again for
30 minutes.</li>
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30 minutes re-roll any balls that need to be re-shaped. Dredge lightly in
cocoa powder or dust lightly on top. </li>
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I dredged them but next time I think I’ll just light dust them since cocoa powder can be a bit overwhelming for some. I also sprinkled some green sugar on some. Crushed walnuts might also be a great addition for topping.</div>
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<i>Restaurant Recreation: Olive Garden’s Ravioli di Portobello</i></div>
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Ahhh….the Olive Garden. The go-to date night dinner
destination of my teenage youth. This dish was the only one I would ever order
there. It was consistent and good, the sauce especially since you could dip the
breadsticks in it. </div>
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This is such a cheater’s version of it, which makes it
perfect for a weeknight meal. And if you’re good at multi-tasking in the
kitchen you can get it on the table in about 20 minutes. </div>
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This dish is very savory and gets a lovely pop of brightness
from the fresh tomato and scallions. And it’s that combination I think that won
me over so many years ago. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mushroom Ravioli in a Sun-dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce</b></span></div>
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<i>*Serves 4</i></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CkUs-z4NPDS3U1OFVXOVpTaDA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">(printable recipe)</a></div>
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<i>Ingredients:</i></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->2 8oz packages of mushroom filled ravioli ( I prefer
Buitoni or <st1:place w:st="on">Monterey</st1:place>
brands)</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->2 2/3 cups of prepared alfredo sauce ( I use Buitoni),
divided</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Cook
ravioli per package instructions.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
large sauté pan, melt the butter or oil over medium heat. Add sliced
mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms are browned.
Remove from heat and set aside.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile,
in a blender or food processor blend together 2/3 cups of alfredo, the
heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and sun-dried tomato oil. Blend until
smooth – some small chunks of tomatoes are ok.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Next
in a small sauté pan add the sun-dried tomato puree and the remaining
alfredo sauce. Sauté over medium low heat for 4-5 minutes or until heated
through. If sauce is too thick, whisk in a tablespoon or two of milk or
heavy cream. Add sauté mushrooms and toss together.</li>
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by plating ravioli and spooning sauce over top. Sprinkle diced tomatoes
and scallions before serving.</li>
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I’m not a huge lover of whipped cream. I like it but I just
don’t NEED it most of the time. Especially on milkshakes or blended coffee
drinks – I always order them without it.</div>
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Still, whipped cream has a place in the world…. maybe just
not as big of piece in my life.</div>
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Making whipped cream at home is very simple and can really
make an impression when serving a dessert at a dinner party. I know a lot of
people think its intimidating – which I completely understand – but it is
actually easy to do. And if you keep powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla
on hand most of the time – like me – it is actually cheaper than buying it. </div>
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<b><i>Three things you need to know about homemade whipped cream:</i></b><br />
- chill your bowl and whisk first – metal or glass is best<br />
- you need HEAVY whipping cream <br />
- powdered sugar works better than regular sugar, in my opinion<br />
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What you’ll need:</b></i><br />
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar<br />
- ¼ teaspoon – ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)</div>
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FYI – I only made half the amount because I didn't need two
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<i>Step one:</i> Keep your heaving cream in the fridge until you
are ready to whip it. Place your whisk attachment and bowl in the freezer for
about 15 minutes before making whipped cream. </div>
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<i>Step two:</i> Place heavy cream in your bowl and start beating
on low. If you’re using a hand mixer, slowly move the whisk around the bowl. Beat
until cream nearly doubles in volume and soft peaks form.</div>
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<i>Step three</i>: Once soft peaks form, sift powdered sugar over
whipped cream and add desired amount of vanilla extract. Beat on low again for
just a few moments to incorporate sugar and vanilla. </div>
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Use immediately or store in the fridge covered in plastic
wrap until needed. It will keep for a few hours. One cup of heavy cream will yield
about two cups of whipped cream.</div>
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I can’t buy the big cheap bags of rice and make perfectly
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So I shared this photo over the weekend of my little puppy
Gravy (my dad calls him Gravy Boat), watching me try and get a fair photo of
the Cilantro-Lime Rice. He was VERY interested in the rice but he got a puppy treat
instead. I'm pretty sure he was just as happy with it.</div>
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This is a simple and easy recipe that makes a great side
dish for when you have tacos or enchiladas or anything other Mexican meal. It’s
also great for a burrito filling too. But the best part is that it’s ready in
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What I love about this rice is the fresh and vibrant flavor
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broth is fully absorbed, fluff rice with a fork and add lime zest, lime
juice, and up to 2 tablespoons of cilantro. How much cilantro you add will
be up to your taste. Start with a smaller about and then season with salt
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I made this sandwich months ago….maybe even almost a year
now. For whatever reason, it kept getting pushed down the list of recipes I
want to share. It’s not because it’s a bad sandwich – it’s pretty perfect to be
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desperate attempt to not have to cook dinner that night and it turned out so
much better than I expected. It was Brent’s idea to add the spicy brown mustard
in at the last minute to the BBQ sauce and I threw some shredded cheese on top
that I keep on hand. I can’t help it, I see a sandwich and I NEED to put cheese
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all ingredients except spicy brown mustard in a slow cooker. Turn roast to
coat in mixture. Cook on low for approximately 8 hours or until roast is
fork tender and falling apart.</li>
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1 ½ cups of cooking liquid and place in a small sauce pan. Stir in spicy
brown mustard and simmer over medium heat for 10 – 15 minutes to thicken.
Once thickened, season to taste with salt and pepper. *This will be the
BBQ sauce you will top the sandwiches with and can be omitted if you like.</li>
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roast is shredded toss in as much remaining cooking liquid (not the BBQ
sauce) as you prefer. I usually use between ½ cup to a full cup. Just
enough to coat it but not drench it.</li>
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Yesterday I posted about low-calorie menu options at
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When I was in middle school a friend of mine had an all girl
sleepover for her birthday. I think there were about a dozen of us, which I’m
sure for her parents it was probably a nightmare. The next morning before we
all left to go back home, we made donuts….from a can of biscuits. I’d never
seen that done before and was completely amazed that you could make freaking
donuts at home. </div>
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Remember, I was in middle school.</div>
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Anyway, I’ve been making them on occasion ever since. I call
them Lazy Man’s Donuts because while they still take a bit of work, they are so
much easier than making donuts completely from scratch. </div>
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The recipe below makes 8 donuts and 8 “munchkins” as Dunkin
Donuts calls them. I’ve included ideas for a chocolate icing, glazed, powdered,
and cinnamon sugar donuts. Each will yield enough for two donuts and a few
munchkins, so you’ll need to adjust if you want them all glazed or all with
chocolate icing accordingly.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lazy Man’s Donuts Recipe</b></span></div>
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<i>*Makes 8 donuts and 8 munchkins</i></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CkUs-z4NPDTTE3QmNXakltMWM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">(printable recipe)</a></div>
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<i>Ingredients:</i></div>
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Donuts:</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->1 16.3oz can of 8 Grand Home-style biscuits (DO NOT buy
the layered kind)</div>
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Glazed:</div>
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Chocolate Icing:</div>
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Cinnamon Sugar:</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Start
by preparing the donuts “toppings”. For the chocolate and glaze icings, mix
them (separately) in two shallow bowls. For cinnamon sugar and powdered,
add them (again separately) to two small brown lunch bags.</li>
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your oil to approx 350 degrees.</li>
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oil is heating cut the holes in your donuts. Use a 1” diameter cutter or
take a small pairing knife and cut a hole in the center of each biscuit.
Remove the center hole and set aside. TIP: Keep the biscuits in the fridge
and take them out one by one to cut. They are easier to cut – especially
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oil is ready, take one donut hole and test. The hole should float quickly
and bubble. Donut holes take about one minute each and be sure to flip
them so they brown evenly. When lightly golden brown, remove from oil with
a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate. You can do several
of these at a time and repeat until done.</li>
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all donut holes are cooked, fry two donuts at a time in the oil. Flip
halfway through. Donuts take about 2-3 minutes total to cook. Repeat until
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<b><i>So what is your favorite kind of
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Shortly after I posted my recreation of <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2013/01/restaurant-recreation-applebees-veggie.html" target="_blank">Applebee’s VeggiePatch Pizza</a>, I was contact by a representative for them asking if I’d like to
try out their new Under 550 Calories menu. I’ve seen the commercials over the
last month so I was already familiar with the concept, and while I hadn’t tried
any of the dishes yet I was eager to give them a chance.</div>
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Last night we went to the Applebee’s around the corner from
our house and overall had a great experience. </div>
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To start off I ordered the SkinnyBee Margarita to keep with
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p> </o:p>From Applebee’s website: 100% delicious margarita flavor
with around 100 calories. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Made with Hornitos™ 100% Agave tequila and
Applebee’s® signature SkinnyBee™ Margarita Mix.</span></i></div>
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The margarita was light and refreshing. There wasn’t a
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Brent ordered the Roasted Garlic Sirloin for his entrée. I
knew that he would order this. He has a weak spot for steak and roasted garlic.
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">From Applebee’s website: </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">If you like garlic, you’re at the
right steak. We marinate this 7 oz. sirloin in garlic and serve it over sautéed
onions.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Herbed potatoes and a grilled portobello mushroom cap filled with
creamed spinach add even more flavor.</span></i></div>
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Brent and I both thought the steak had great flavor and he
said it was very similar to their Bourbon steak. The portion size of the steak
was good and we both liked the spinach stuffed Portobello. The steak didn’t
have a strong roasted garlic flavor to us, but we use a lot of garlic at home.
Brent felt the meal was light on potatoes but considering it is suppose to be
low calorie it was understandable. </div>
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I chose the Lemon Parmesan Shrimp for my entrée. At the
restaurant this item was in the Under 550 Calories section but on their website
it is listed under Weight Watchers. I looked up the nutritional value and
several sources say the calorie content is 510 calories. So either I screwed up
or the dish fits in both. Either way, I can’t believe it is less than 550
calories because it was so much food. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">From Applebee’s website:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Blackened shrimp sautéed with
tomatoes, onions and basil. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Served over creamy rice with a decadent lemon cream
sauce and Parmesan cheese.</span></i></div>
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If you don’t like spicy food, don’t let the blackened shrimp
scare you away. They were very lightly blackened and they were cooked nicely.
The rice had just a touch of creaminess to it but could have used a bit more
flavor. Nothing a little salt and pepper didn’t fix really. The lemon parmesan
sauce was tasty, not overpowering and was used sparingly. They definitely
didn’t drown the dish in it which is a good thing. I loved the onion, tomato,
and basil on top – it had great flavor and a little kick. I did feel that the
dish could have used a good squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors and bring
the whole dish home. </div>
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Overall, Brent and I were pretty impressed with menu and the
items we had. The portions were good – I couldn’t even finish mine actually,
and the prices were also very reasonable. And if I didn’t know the calorie count beforehand,
I probably wouldn’t have guessed they were a part of a low calorie menu. </div>
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<i>Check out some other diner reviews of Applebee’s Under 550
Calorie Menu <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIgaUoPiucw" target="_blank">by clicking here.</a></i></div>
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<b><i>So here is the best part. I have a $25 Gift Card for one of
you to go and try Applebee’s for yourself!</i> The contest will run until 6PM
Sunday night and you can enter up to five times.</b><br />
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<b>Update: The giveaway is now closed. Thanks to those that entered! </b></div>
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<i>Here’s how you can enter:</i></div>
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1. Leave me a comment telling me if you’ve tried any of
their Under 550 Calorie meals and what you thought, OR which dish you’d be most
excited to try. You can find the menu <a href="http://www.applebees.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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subscribing to one. Then come back here and tell me you did in a new comment.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Contest is open to U.S. Residents only and be sure to add a
new comment for each entry. I will announce the winner Monday morning. Good
Luck!</span></div>
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<i>Disclosure: I received a gift card to try Applebee’s Under
550 calorie menu, however all thoughts expressed in this post are my own.
Giveaway is also sponsored by Applebee’s. </i></div>
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If I had one wish I could make – and have it actually come
true – it would be that I could eat whatever I want and not have to worry about
gaining weight or having to exercise to keep it off. I don’t need to be
supermodel thin, but I don’t want to be overweight either.</div>
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Generally, I stick to a pretty simple “regimen” (I hate the
word diet) during the work week. Some yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast, a
small lunch with protein, veggies, maybe some healthy carbs, and then I try to
not eat a lot at dinner. Many times when I come home from work, I’m starving so
I eat a spoonful of peanut butter to hold me over. </div>
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One day I saw these balls on Pinterest and it got me
thinking. So I went ahead and used a calorie calculator to see how they would
compare to the peanut butter calorie-wise. Based on the calculations, I could
eat 2 of them and it would be less calories and fat – with the chocolate! I've been making them ever since. </div>
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I made some adjustments to the original recipe (from
<a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/" target="_blank">gimmesomeoven.com</a>), and I've played around with other variations but this one
is the basic one I use most often. Even Brent likes them and he is not a peanut
butter chocolate combination fan. </div>
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These are very easy to make and the best part about them is
they taste good and not really “healthy”. You can’t really beat that in my
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Balls Recipe</span></b></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CkUs-z4NPDUDBXcHVZNHdyUm8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">(printable recipe)</a></div>
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sauté pan over low heat toast almonds for roughly 5 minutes, shaking pan
occasionally to toss.</li>
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add remaining ingredients to a mixing bowl with chocolate chips on top.
(You want them on top so the warm almonds will slightly melt the
chocolate.) Add toasted almonds and stir to combine.</li>
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your hands with water. Take a heaping teaspoon of mixture and roll into a
ball – about an inch in diameter. Place on a baking sheet and repeat until
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So in case you haven’t heard yet, there is this big – HUGE
really – football game tomorrow. Which means pizza, wings, beer, and tons of
other fat and calorie laden yumminess to indulge on. </div>
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I confess that I don’t love buffalo or chicken wings and I
refuse to eat them in public. In general, I don’t like any meat that is still
on the bone. I do love buffalo sauce though. I've <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2011/03/buffalo-chicken-nacho-style-potato.html" target="_blank">posted a few</a> things <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2012/11/buffalo-chicken-and-blue-cheese-panini.html" target="_blank">on here</a>
already that are for buffalo sauce lovers, and I can’t help but always think of
new ways to use it.</div>
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Like these egg rolls. Why is it so much fun to fuse
different types of cuisines together? I've seen egg rolls stuffed with all
kinds of non-traditional fillings – the craziest might be the Mac n cheese
stuffed ones I saw recently. Not sure if I’d ever go there but these Buffalo
Chicken ones are pretty awesome.</div>
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They have a crispy, slightly chewy outside with a sharp and
spicy inside. Serve them with my blue cheese dipping sauce and you might not
even miss the real thing. And I added bacon in them just for good measure. You
can’t get that with a chicken wing.</div>
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<i>* Makes 16 </i></div>
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mixture and stir to combine. Fold in scallions and season with black pepper. If
mixture needs more moisture add reserved buffalo sauce.</div>
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an egg roll wrapper flat and add a heaping tablespoon of mixture to middle. Moisten
all edges with water using your finger or pastry brush. Take one edge and fold
over mixture, tucking tightly. Bring two side corners in and fold tightly.
Finally roll egg roll up tight and seal all edges. Repeat until done.</div>
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<a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2010/01/sweet-lil-smokies.html" target="_blank">Bacon and Brown Sugar Smokies</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2010/09/marry-me-nachos.html" target="_blank">Nachos</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2011/04/peel-n-eat-shrimp-great-summer-recipe.html" target="_blank">Peel n Eat Shrimp</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2010/09/crab-artichokes-and-cheese-oh-my.html" target="_blank">Crab and Artichoke Dip</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2011/02/smoked-gouda-and-sausage-stuffed.html" target="_blank">Smoked Gouda and Sausage stuffed Mushrooms</a></div>
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I was pretty shocked when I found this out a little while
back. I don’t eat at Applebee’s all that often but whenever I do find myself
there, I almost always to order it. This is probably why I thought it was a favorite for their customers. Apparently, it wasn't.</div>
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Since I love the challenge of recreating my restaurant
favorites, it has occurred to me several times over the years that I could
create the veggie patch pizza (VPP) at home. (I've <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2010/09/crab-artichokes-and-cheese-oh-my.html" target="_blank">posted</a> a <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2012/10/salty-and-sweet-savory-pear-and-bacon.html" target="_blank">couple</a> of <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2011/11/got-leftover-potatoes-make-these.html" target="_blank">them </a><a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2010/03/knock-off-from-down-under.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2011/05/strawberry-bistro-salad.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2011/01/smokey-cheddar-turkey-panini.html" target="_blank">here</a>,
and I do have another one that I’ll post eventually.) So once I knew it was off
the menu, I decided it was time to finally give it a shot.</div>
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I think I knocked it out of the park on the 2<sup>nd</sup>
attempt. My first attempt was to use pizza dough and make it more pizza-like.
Big mistake – don’t do it. You need to use a tortilla because it brings it all together.</div>
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We shamelessly ate these for dinner with nothing else. If
that is the route you want to go, then the recipe below will serve two. But as an
appetizer, or paired with some soup or salad, I think you’ll serve four with no
problem. And of course, you can always double the recipe! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Applebee’s Veggie Patch Pizza Knockoff</b></span></div>
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<i>*Makes 2, 10” pizzas – serves 4 as an appetizer</i></div>
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large sauté pan melt 1 tbl of butter. Add mushrooms and sauté over medium
heat for 7-8 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Remove from pan and
set aside.</li>
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same pan, reduce heat to medium low and add remaining tablespoon of
butter, onions and garlic. Sauté until garlic is fragrant and onions are
transparent, stirring occasionally. About 8-10 minutes.</li>
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artichokes to pan and sauté for two minutes. Add heavy cream and bring pan
to medium high temperature. Slowly stir in spinach and parmesan cheese. Stirring occasionally, allow mixture to
simmer and reduce until thick. About 10-15 minutes. Taste and season with
salt and pepper as needed.</li>
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leaving a ½” border. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over pizzas and top
with mushrooms. Place under the broiler for a few minutes to melt and
lightly brown cheese. </li>
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I love my slow cookers. Despite having three, they all surprisingly
get a fair amount of use, and I actually wouldn't mind having a fourth. But
according to Brent, we don’t have room for anymore kitchen gadgets.</div>
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So I buy them and don’t tell him about it. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I do this with clothes and shoes too. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Shhhhh! It’s a secret, k?</span></i></div>
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While I love using my slow cookers for a variety of things,
I find the most useful (or <a href="http://www.kittenwithawhisk.com/2012/09/hawaiian-pulled-pork-sliders.html" target="_blank">maybe it’s just my favorite</a>) to be for making pulled
pork, beef, or chicken. It is incredibly simple to do and the possibilities are
endless. </div>
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This recipe is for spicy pulled pork that is great for
tacos, burritos, southwestern bowls, sandwiches, or anything other vessel you
may want to use to get it in your mouth.</div>
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Like nachos? Oh, yes. Do it, like now. </div>
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Little tip! Puree the chipotles in adobo whenever you open a
new can. I do this and keep some in the fridge in a tightly sealed jar, and
then divvy up the rest in small freezer bags and freeze them for future use. It
makes it so much easier to measure out and you don’t risk wasting any. </div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">In a
large bowl – or right in the crock pot – mix all ingredients together
except pork. Once combined add pork and toss gently to coat.</li>
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on low for 8-9 hours.</li>
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pork from slow cooker. DO NOT drain cooking liquid. Allow to cool and then
shred with two forks. Add desired amount of cooking liquid back to pork for
desired “sauciness”. </li>
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My house is fully decked out for Christmas. The tree is up
and the stockings are hung. My mother’s handmade ceramics are placed high on
shelves where my meddlesome cats can’t knock them down. The outside is set
ablaze with thousands of blinking lights so Brent will let me keep the lights
inside solid. And it’s 82 degrees outside.</div>
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Yup. Eighty-freaking-two degrees. </div>
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Yes, I know there are plenty of people in 30-something
degree weather who would LOVE it to be in the eighties today, but let me tell
you – it does not feel like Christmas. And snowflakes look kinda silly while
you’re wearing shorts and a tank top, and sweating your ass off trying to hang
up lights. </div>
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It is however, weather like this that allows us to grill
pretty much 365 days a year. This is a good thing because we love grilling.
Especially since my oven can heat the entire house up by itself and I refuse to
turn the a/c on right now. I do many variations of this type of chicken
throughout the year. It’s simple, fresh and fast. Not to mention versatile and
very figure-friendly without sacrificing flavor. </div>
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So if you are up north right now, bookmark it for the warmer
months. If you’re down south, maybe make it the night before you have to
squeeze into that holiday dress. Like I have to… in 8 days. Not that I’m
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<i>*Serves 4</i></div>
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1. Pound each chicken breast to roughly ½ inch thickness and
place in a Ziploc bag. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the balsamic vinegar and
roasted garlic herb to bag. Also add a couple of pinches of salt and pepper.
Seal bag and gently shake to mix ingredients together. Let marinate for at
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2. Heat grill to high heat. Place chicken on grill and cook
for 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Turn chicken
once halfway through cooking. Remove from grill and allow to rest.</div>
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3. While chicken in grilling add tomatoes, onion,
mozzarella, basil, remaining 2 teaspoons EVOO, and white wine vinegar to a
small bowl. Toss together and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside
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I like bananas. I also like banana bread or banana nut muffins. But I can't stand banana flavored things or adding a banana to a smoothie.</div>
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Like strawberry-banana smoothies? Yuck. I love strawberry smoothies and as I said above, I like bananas. Just please don't put them together. The banana just overpowers it. And banana flavored candies and such are just too sweet.</div>
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This banana bread? </div>
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Out of this world. </div>
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Maybe even the universe. It's that good. Brent and I ate the whole thing in less than 48 hours.<br />
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The original plan was to make it and take it to his family's Thanksgiving. We were headed up the night before and I thought it would be a great late morning snack while the turkey was cooking.<br />
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But the bananas didn't ripen fast enough. Which is the opposite of what happens when I buy them and want to eat them whole. They seem to spoil in like 1.5 days no matter how green they are when they hit my counter.<br />
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Anyway, we came back a home a few days later and my bananas were finally perfect for making banana bread.<br />
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This banana bread is dense, moist, flavorful and delicious. I don't think I'll ever need another Banana Bread recipe again...well except maybe a "healthier" version. </div>
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I used black walnuts which have a bolder walnut flavor but feel free to use regular or english walnuts, which are more readily available and cheaper. Also, if you'd like the bread to be a bit less sweet, you can reduce the granulated sugar to 3/4 cup instead of a full. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Black Walnut Banana Bread Recipe</b></span></div>
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<i>*Makes 1 loaf</i></div>
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oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine bananas, butter, light brown
sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract and egg. Smash all ingredients
together until well combined and bananas are in large chunks.</li>
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separate bowl combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and
cinnamon. Mix to incorporate and then slowly add to wet mixture, Next beat
on low with hand mixer to fully combine for about 1 -2 minutes. Stir in
walnuts. </li>
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batter into a greased 9x3 loaf pan and bake in oven for 55-65 minutes or
until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. If loaf is getting too brown
on top feel free to lay a loose piece of foil over pan. </li>
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bread to cool for several minutes before removing from pan and resting on
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Coming up with new ideas for pork is always a challenge for
me. In my opinion, pork can be a bit more temperamental than chicken breast when
it comes to keeping it juicy and flavorful. And while I like pork, I always
find myself opting for other meats instead because I have better ideas for
chicken or shrimp. This recipe was even inspired by a way I prepared chicken
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In the summer, I love to grill chicken and then top it with
fresh veggies or herbs in either a pesto or tapenade mixture. I find it to be a
simple supper that is fast and fresh tasting. The tapenade/pesto-like mixture
here was one of those “sauces”. One I definitely plan on using over chicken
again, or even on crostini as an appetizer. Some day I’ll be sure to make a
larger serving of it and post here for those purposes, but in the meantime,
feel free to use the ratio here just omit the bread crumbs. I added those for
use in this recipe.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Toast
the pine nuts in a small, dry sauté pan over low heat for several minutes
or until fragrant. Set aside to cool.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Place
pork chop between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until about 1/8”
thick. Repeat for each chop.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">In a
small food processor add pine nuts, basil, parsley, olives, sun dried tomatoes,
garlic, sun-dried tomato oil, lemon juice and pulse. Add EVOO as needed
until mixture becomes a pesto-like paste. (You may not need the full
amount of EVOO) Remove from food processor and add feta cheese and season
with salt and pepper if needed. Then stir in bread crumbs. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Remove
pork from plastic wrap and season with salt and pepper. Spread ¼ of the
Mediterranean mixture all over one side and roll tightly. Then wrap two
halves of bacon around the roll. Secure with toothpicks if necessary and
place seem side down in baking dish. Repeat for all four.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Bake
in a 400 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. If you want the bacon extra
crispy, place under the broiler for the last couple of minutes. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">If you
used toothpick remove them before serving. You can serve roulades as they
are or slice for presentation. </li>
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<i>We served with roulades with whole wheat couscous and a spinach stuffed roasted tomato.</i></div>
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