tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14721652423497987542024-02-07T03:21:30.912-08:00Amy's College CookingI'm a college student trying not to starve like most co-eds.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-85516158179641333162011-05-02T06:52:00.000-07:002011-05-02T06:52:54.400-07:00Breakfast Cereal Bar<h4 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Week one at my new job: done. I haven't gotten up this early, this consistently, since high school. College has made me soft! (And spoiled with a meal plan). Prepping for the grave loss of my meal plan in two weeks, I'm collecting recipes I can use for weekday breakfasts and lunches. </span></h4><h4 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I'm a big fan of batch cooking. It's a lot easier to cook on Sunday and have healthy meals ready to grab the rest of the week. This is my breakfast for the week. </span></h4><h4 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Bonus: This recipe has no added sugar.</span></h4><h4 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients</span></h4><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup nut butter</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 bananas, mashed (the riper the better)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup whole nuts (choose your favorite)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 ½ cup total of dried fruits (cherries, cranberries, apricots, raisins, coconut, etc.)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup rolled oats</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla (optional)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pinch cinnamon (optional)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional)</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">yield: 12 bars</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using a food processor, coarsely chop nuts and dried fruits. Mix nut butter and bananas until a paste forms. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spoon into lightly greased muffin cups, bake for 15 minutes. Store in refrigerator for 5 days (perfect timing for the work week).</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>For one breakfast bar = 190 calories, 8.4 g fat, 26.7 g carbohydrates, 5.4 g protein, 3.1 g fiber, 52 mg sodium, 5 PointsPlus</i></span></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-69791414635705783512011-04-21T16:54:00.000-07:002011-04-21T16:54:13.484-07:00Benefits of packing your lunchI listened in to a <a href="http://prnewpros.prsa.org/?p=609">teleseminar </a>this morning that featured Jim Beverly sharing financial planning advice for young PR professionals, sponsored by <a href="http://www.prsa.org/Network/Communities/NewProfessionals/">PRSA</a>. Although it was targeted to new pros in the PR industry most of his advice could easily be applied to anyone just starting off on their first job.<br />
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He directed us to The Nest for some great tips on finances and budgeting, check it out! While I was reading the site today I found an amazing <a href="http://ideas.thenest.com/money-advice/getting-out-of-debt/articles/couple-cash-resolutions.aspx">statistic</a>: The average working professional spends nearly $1500 on restaurant and fast food lunch. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBCmACHC9AFI6M4ithAoSv9H9Vv5GWYCN2gyx03UXfvkmqb9eF5cbn4OL18thx8KVRxMmNu97eOnGqjCr_NAdKxN9bub9pBx8C-0NleagEljwgvW2z639uUn04Tmfzr9eQo06Q_zZy3C7/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+4.46.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBCmACHC9AFI6M4ithAoSv9H9Vv5GWYCN2gyx03UXfvkmqb9eF5cbn4OL18thx8KVRxMmNu97eOnGqjCr_NAdKxN9bub9pBx8C-0NleagEljwgvW2z639uUn04Tmfzr9eQo06Q_zZy3C7/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+4.46.03+PM.png" width="218" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photo from <a href="http://www.ethicurean.com/">here</a></span></div>I'm trying to pack my lunch at least four days per week to save some money and ensure I'm eating healthy. It's challenging to force yourself to pack a lunch before heading off to work, but I challenge you to try! At my house it works best to make it the night before.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-51279858136162278032011-04-19T11:25:00.000-07:002011-04-19T11:25:09.566-07:00Smashed white bean & avocado sammichAnother delish sammie recipe. I like this because it's packed with protein and is so portable to pack in a lunchbox.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGzBdWJoS1BOW6RG4OyoUrA4UKUFzRC7HtQkNDv7V8GjLN66GLJ8UxjfvU5xD5wACSj1azqrrbuvpIqw73lJsdm7Q21m_vRqcDBseomjWcwtO9lG8jgo5LXI6oKYpzcEz3TL4z-UEhYHNC/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGzBdWJoS1BOW6RG4OyoUrA4UKUFzRC7HtQkNDv7V8GjLN66GLJ8UxjfvU5xD5wACSj1azqrrbuvpIqw73lJsdm7Q21m_vRqcDBseomjWcwtO9lG8jgo5LXI6oKYpzcEz3TL4z-UEhYHNC/s320/Picture+2.png" width="272" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo and recipe from <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/smashed-white-bean-avocado-club-10000001213282/index.html">here</a></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-19503179168249571682011-04-16T12:36:00.000-07:002011-04-16T12:37:15.180-07:00Red Wine SangriaI can't stop thinking about swimming and laying out by the pool. On Sundays during the summer Jesse and I spend the entire day in the backyard--it's perfect. And, what's a Sunday outdoors with out sangria?<br />
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This recipe is from <a href="http://www.cooksillustrated.com/default.asp">Cooks Illustrated</a>. I like it because it's easy and doesn't require a million ingredients. But, we always switch up the fruit we put in our sangria, depending what we have around the kitchen. <br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
2 large juice oranges, washed; one orange sliced; remaining orange juiced <br />
1 large lemon, washed and sliced<br />
¼ cup granulated sugar <br />
¼ cup Triple Sec <br />
One 750 ml. bottle inexpensive, fruity, medium-bodied red wine, chilled<br />
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1. Add sliced orange and lemon and sugar to large pitcher; mash gently with wooden spoon until fruit releases some juice, but is not totally crushed, and sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, Triple Sec, and wine; refrigerate for at least 2, and up to 8, hours.<br />
2. Before serving, add 6 to 8 ice cubes and stir briskly to distribute settled fruit and pulp; serve immediately.<br />
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Servings: 4<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Note: It's best to make sangria a day before enjoying it to let the flavors mix together. If that's not possible, give it two hours in the fridge.</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-79700936952644188772011-04-12T18:03:00.000-07:002011-04-12T18:03:15.989-07:0022 healthy lunch ideasI love peanut butter sandwiches, a lot, but sometimes a girl has to mix up lunch. It's hard to find exciting, healthy options to pack for work, but <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/">Cooking Light</a> has come up with <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/healthy-lunch-ideas-00412000067923/">22 unique lunch recipes</a> that are perfect for to pack for work.<br />
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I've had this <a href="http://www.verabradley.com/product/Lets-Do-Lunch/154875.uts">Vera Bradley lunch box</a> for almost a year and it motivates me to pack my own lunch (so I can show off my cute lunch box). Sounds silly, I know, but if it gets me to eat better quality food, I'm all for it. There are almost 30 patterns to choose from--Jesse's mum has a teal and brown one, too.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, back to the contents inside the lunchbox: food. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of my favorite from Cooking Light's lunch recipe round-up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<li style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/curried-chicken-salad-with-apples-raisins-10000001087108/">Curried Chicken Salad with Apples and Raisins</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330033; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-red-pepper-spread-sandwiches-10000000642334/">Roasted Red Pepper Spread Sandwiches</a></span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-salad-with-olive-vinaigrette-10000000671006/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette</span></a></li>
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</div>One girl brought fruit salsa and cinnamon chips. I was apprehensive to try the combination (I was expecting a mango salsa like the kind commonly used in fish tacos). But everyone kept raving about the salsa so I finally tried it. Good thing I did--it's amazing (anod nothing like mango salsa for fish tacos) and I can't wait to share it with everybody! The recipe is originally from <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/annies-fruit-salsa-and-cinnamon-chips/Detail.aspx">AllRecipes</a>.<br />
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I think this would be a great substitute for syrup on pancakes, or to put in oatmeal or yogurt.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Spray one side of tortilla's with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut into wedges/strips. Spray again. Arrange on baking sheet and cook for 8-10 minutes. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Cool on cooling rack.</span></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-78678066029094307582011-04-04T20:45:00.000-07:002011-04-04T20:45:48.039-07:00Romaine Pesto and Egg-Stuffed TomatoesHaven't had a chance to experiment with this recipe yet, but, as <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/">Smitten Kitchen</a> explained, "It's calling to me." I can't wait for next weekend to try this recipe!<br />
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The menu:<br />
Pink Lemonade<br />
Grapes<br />
Starbucks Cake Pops<br />
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</div> Jesse and my dad even made me a custom cake pop stand! Photos to come after the defense. I got a vintage 7-Up crate that all the drinks and food fit into perfectly. My mum isn't sure what I'm more excited about: cake pops or the actual defense.<br />
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Have you had the new petite pastries from Starbucks? They're all under 200 calories and perfect for parties and events (and thesis defenses, apparently). My cousin is using them at a baby shower she's planning, too. Here's an <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/blog/the-inside-scoop-on-cake-pops/677">interview</a> with the man who created the recipe and concept for Starbucks' three cake pop flavors from the Starbucks official blog.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-46864207218556129222011-03-24T13:13:00.000-07:002011-03-24T13:13:18.515-07:00Quinoa and Grilled Zucchini Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0kuywqnxX3seBU6m8hP1hxHNE-fUb4qW3QFuwW2deqZvE2Xv0K4f10hyphenhyphenHN9WYxeZllgPobuVbaXv4zsGvUbrDRFNYl8K6sZqWiCjnGfAOKeZP22-1NQAl8imjaQ9FBqT_5-GB22TCzuHP/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-24+at+1.08.23+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0kuywqnxX3seBU6m8hP1hxHNE-fUb4qW3QFuwW2deqZvE2Xv0K4f10hyphenhyphenHN9WYxeZllgPobuVbaXv4zsGvUbrDRFNYl8K6sZqWiCjnGfAOKeZP22-1NQAl8imjaQ9FBqT_5-GB22TCzuHP/s400/Screen+shot+2011-03-24+at+1.08.23+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photo from <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/quinoa-and-grilled-zucchini-recipe.html">here</a></span></div>My thesis defense is a week from tomorrow, so I've been pulling some all-nighters to get everything perfect for the big day. I've been cooking big batches of food that will save for the week so that I don't have to spend time cooking while I continue my never-ending edits.<br />
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I made this quinoa salad last weekend and have been eating it for lunch all week--it's amazing. The recipe is from 101 Cookbooks and can be found <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/quinoa-and-grilled-zucchini-recipe.html">here</a>. The only change I made was using feta cheese instead of goat cheese, since I already had it in the house. Heidi always has new, creative recipes that only use wholesome ingredients--it's one of the first places I go to for new spins on healthy ingredients.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-34763065198137026772011-03-07T17:44:00.000-08:002011-03-07T17:44:16.729-08:00I think this is what Heaven looks like<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKb73T_uL8BrP09nDDD-7NRt8SD2ykJhTHZatV-1ygm1muUxCFBsr_NxvQJFWx7XmGalvXyLzUWpiPElbsovly6icXDDsfq6wk5uBkVZ5MQRQDt7f8theCAcWlMYeyD4hQ7RtcVowOrOUx/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-07+at+6.38.50+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKb73T_uL8BrP09nDDD-7NRt8SD2ykJhTHZatV-1ygm1muUxCFBsr_NxvQJFWx7XmGalvXyLzUWpiPElbsovly6icXDDsfq6wk5uBkVZ5MQRQDt7f8theCAcWlMYeyD4hQ7RtcVowOrOUx/s400/Screen+shot+2011-03-07+at+6.38.50+PM.png" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How awesome is this photo from the <a href="http://www.housewares.org/show/info/">Chicago International Housewares Show</a>?! There are even some new colors (but where's the pink one you ask? See below). Spy on more awesome photos from the show on Cooking.com's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150433172755333&id=71870055332&aid=632440#%21/Cookingcom">Facebook fan page</a>. I always tell my friends I'll know I've arrived at success when I have the pink KitchenAid mixer. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photos from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150433172755333&id=71870055332&aid=632440">here</a></span></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-67931066251298407752011-03-06T16:40:00.000-08:002011-03-06T16:40:48.505-08:00CheesecakeHappy birthday to my Daddy today! We started out with brunch at <a href="http://www.paintedmountaingolf.com/steak-house.php">Painted Mountain Golf Resort</a> with the whole family and then migrated back to my parents house for a Sunday full of board games (my favorite game, Apples to Apples) and birthday cake in the form of a homemade cheesecake.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">My mum's cheesecake turned out beautiful! See the birthday candle? :)</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-52573252619114206952011-03-02T14:08:00.000-08:002011-03-02T14:08:48.391-08:00Breakfast PizzaEmily over at <a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/breakfast-pizza/">Cupcakes and Cashmere</a> has me craving breakfast pizza (not the cold slices from last night's dinner). You could really add anything on top of a basic pizza crust and call it breakfast, but the fried eggs and chives looks divine from <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/03/breakfast-pizza/">Smitten Kitchen</a>'s version of a breakfast pizza. <br />
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I made these for breakfast with scrambled eggs. I had two--they are amazing.<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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2 tablespoons melted butter<br />
One roll refrigerated biscuit dough, 8 count<br />
6 thin slices fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick<br />
1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon<br />
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and brush a 9-inch cast iron skillet with melted butter. <br />
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Unroll biscuits from can and place into bottom of skillet. <br />
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Top with slices of mozzarella cheese, bacon crumbles then shredded cheddar. <br />
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and biscuits are cooked through. Serve warm.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Update: Mine cooked for almost 25 minutes (and my oven typically cooks fast).</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-73336335641656556482011-02-22T16:57:00.000-08:002011-02-22T16:57:54.084-08:00Heart-Shaped Boiled EggsI've been sick since Valentines Day with strep throat<i> and</i> the flu. Jesse and I had to change our Valentine plans, his birthday plans and our trip to Sedona, Ariz., but I'm feeling 100 percent better now.<br />
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Since I missed out on celebrating Valentine's Day this year, I'm catching up by sharing these adorable heart shaped boiled eggs. I'd love these for breakfast in bed! Thanks to <a href="http://gizmodo.com/#%215767529/how-to-make-these-adorable-heart+shaped-eggs">Gizmodo</a> for this photo tutorial!<br />
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Today on <a href="http://www.abc15.com/subindex/lifestyle/family">Smart Dish</a> their cooking segment featured Tacos in a Bag. It's destiny. I need to make these as soon as possible. Here's the video from the show:<br />
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<li> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 lb. ground hamburger</b></span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese</b></span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 med. size bowl of chopped iceberg lettuce</b></span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 med. bowl of chopped tomato</b></span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>1 can of black beans, drained</b></span></li>
<li> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>(Any taco toppings you like)</b></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Smash the chips with the bag still closed. Cut open the bag, pour in all the taco fixings. Eat (preferably while on-the-go). </span></b>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-58705797966409106112011-02-04T21:46:00.000-08:002011-02-04T21:46:18.797-08:00Valentine's Day Desserts<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm digging the pink & red love in all the stores and bakeries this week. Some of my favorite Valentines sweets from around the web this year:</span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Get a tutorial and recipe from <a href="http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2010/02/heart-cake-tutorial.html">I Am Baker</a> to make </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">this hidden heart cake.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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"Those blueberry impostors turn out to be lumps of sugar, corn syrup, starch, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavors and artificial food dyes."<br />
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According to a study by the <a href="http://www.consumerwellness.org/">Consumer Wellness Center</a>, blueberries containing artificial food dye blue No. 2 and red No. 40 are easier to find in foods than the antioxidants we think we're getting when eating a blueberry muffin.<br />
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Want some yummy recipes featuring real blueberries? Check out <a href="http://www.health.com/health/gallery/thumbnails/0,,20400297,00.html?wpisrc=nl_health">10 recipes</a> from <a href="http://health.com/">health.com</a>. I especially like the blueberry salsa.<br />
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veggies:<br />
oil<br />
sliced onions<br />
sliced green peppers<br />
sliced carrots<br />
broccoli flowerets<br />
1 small can water chestnuts<br />
1 small can sliced mushrooms<br />
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sauce ingredients:<br />
1/2 cup orange juice<br />
2 Tbsp. soy sauce<br />
1/2 tsp. ground ginger<br />
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch<br />
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Combine all sauce ingredients together, mixing until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.<br />
In a large frying pan (or wok) heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers and carrots. After 3-4 minutes add broccoli, cauliflower and water chestnuts. In another 2 or 3 minutes add the mushrooms. Pour in the sauce, stirring, until it is thickened and the veggies are glazed (about a minute).Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-24244673102770686822011-01-26T15:59:00.000-08:002011-01-26T15:59:25.217-08:00Polka Dot CheesecakeMy mother scored a legitimate Italian cheesecake recipe from an Italian woman that's in her TOPS chapter. The coveted recipe is rich, creamy and delicious. However, I might have to cheat on that recipe and try this <a href="http://bakersdaughter.typepad.com/the_bakers_daughter/2010/04/polka-dot-cheesecake.html">polka dot cheesecake</a> on The Baker's Daughter. It's so prep cool and well, my style!<br />
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My newest obsession: this <a href="http://www.20x200.com/art/2010/12/ideal-bookshelf-102-cooking.html">art print</a>.<br />
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How many of the books in this print do you own? Me: three.<br />
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<span class="showcasebigtext"></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-47672232664239877282011-01-21T20:18:00.000-08:002011-01-21T20:18:43.541-08:00Pita JungleJesse and I met in Tempe for an early dinner date this afternoon since I'll be staying at my dorm over the weekend. Since we're not in Tempe for dinner very often, I was so excited to go back to <a href="http://www.pitajungle.com/">Pita Jungle</a>, an Arizona treasure. <br />
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I wanted to be back at the dorms early, so we ate at 4pm, which ended up being great because we got to hit up their happy hour. (They also have reverse happy hour, 9pm-close). Beers were $2, wine $3. Their tapas were amazing, too. We got the hummus trio (only $1), but there's a large selection of other great starters like baba ganoosh, dolmades (my favorite) and garlic sauce for pita.<br />
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Here's a video of the pineapple song, featuring the Broadway revival cast. I couldn't help but share.<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
enough chicken for 4<br />
20 oz can of pineapple chunks<br />
1/4 cup soy sauce <br />
1 t red pepper flakes<br />
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<b>Get Cookin'</b><br />
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Throw everything in the crockpot, (pineapple juice, too). My chicken was completely frozen and it still cooked super fast. I suggest cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4.<br />
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I served this with brown rice and a <a href="http://amyscollegecooking.blogspot.com/2011/01/hawaiian-veggie-stir-fry.html">vegetable stir fry</a>.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-12162948151986537692011-01-12T06:43:00.000-08:002011-01-12T06:43:44.444-08:00Lucky Black Eyed PeasWe usually make the same recipe for black eyed peas every New Years Day. None of us especially enjoy it, but it was tradition, so we continued to make them annually. This year, the <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/29/earlyshow/living/recipes/main7194146.shtml?tag=contentMain;contentBody">Early Show</a> on CBS had a segment featuring "lucky foods" to cook on New Years Day that included this recipe. Its the best version of Hoppin' John we've ever made. It's lucky, too, since (so far) 2011 has been a great year.<br />
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Tip: Be sure not to cook the black eyed peas too long--they'll get mushy and soggy and make the dish more like baby food than a lucky meal to kick off the new year! <br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
1 tablespoon EVOO<br />
1 medium onion, diced <br />
1 red bell pepper, diced <br />
2 garlic cloves, minced <br />
2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained <br />
1/4 cup vegetable broth<br />
1 teaspoon salt <br />
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper <br />
2 green onions, thinly sliced <br />
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced <br />
Cooked rice <br />
Hot sauce (we used Frank's brand)<br />
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<b>Get Cookin'</b><br />
1. Heat EVOO in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. <br />
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2. Stir in black-eyed peas, broth, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 more minutes. Stir in green onions and parsley. <br />
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3. Serve on top of cooked rice and add hot sauce.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1472165242349798754.post-11901107899089447582011-01-09T16:47:00.000-08:002011-01-09T16:47:58.659-08:00Chicken Noodle SoupDuring the winter my family always makes noodles from scratch, it's a tradition. It's a lot of extra work, but the flavor is so worth the labor. We still had some ready to cook and I wanted to make something that would really feature the noodles: chicken noodle soup (from scratch!).<br />
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2 tablespoons EVOO<br />
1/2 white onion, chopped<br />
3 garlic cloves<br />
4 carrots, chopped<br />
4 celery ribs, chopped<br />
2 quarts chicken stock<br />
1 1/2 cup of chicken (shredded or chopped)<br />
1 handful of fresh parsley, chopped (don't substitute dried parsley in this recipe, the fresh stuff really makes it great)<br />
salt & pepper<br />
1 tablespoon thyme<br />
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8 ounces of noodles (homemade or from the store)<br />
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Get Cookin'</b><br />
Add everything except for the noodles into the crockpot. Cook on low for 8 hours, or until dinner time. About 30 minutes before eating, add in noodles, if store bought. If using homemade noodles, add the last 10 minutes of cooking.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946696568406660739noreply@blogger.com0