tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64515147939174032622012-05-10T10:30:07.779-05:00POEtry of Gracelittle ditties of love and purposesippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-14078024284065068722012-04-25T22:37:00.002-05:002012-04-25T22:37:24.060-05:002012-04-25T22:37:24.060-05:00Tasty Chicken Stir fry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stir fry is a mainstay at our house. I usually make it in some form at least once a week. I found this delicious stir fry recipe and it would work with just about any meat and veggie combo. My family loves chicken thighs and prefer them to white meat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Another thing I found helpful is the prepackaged fresh veggies at Kroger. I usually balk at those packages thinking 'why would anyone do that' but when I figured how much it would be be to purchase each veggie separately and chop it up I decided to try it. The package stays "Asian Stir fry" and it's got peppers, carrots, celery, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, zucchini, and cabbage. I was impressed and it saved me a lot of time this evening.</span></div>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whisk together 1 tablespoon white wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and finely chopped green onion.</span></span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.</span></span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Combine white vinegar, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, chile paste, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ketchup, 2 tablespoon white wine, and garlic in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly; set aside.</span></span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl.</span></span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Heat oil in a heavy duty, nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir in chicken; cook and stir until chicken begins to brown, about 2 minutes</span></span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stir in the vegetable; cook for 2-3 more minutes. </span></span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stir in vinegar mixture; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture until sauce is thickened, about 30 seconds; remove from heat.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Season with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in green onion tops. Serve over white rice.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 c. butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 c. sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 large eggs (preferably at room temperature)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 c. mashed ripe bananas</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 3/4 c. flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 t. salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 t. baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/3 c. buttermilk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour the bottom and sides of two cake pans. Beat together butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, mixing until incorporated. Stir together the flour, salt, and soda in a small bowl. With mixer on low, alternately mix flour in fourths and buttermilk in thirds into the batter beginning and ending w/ flour. Add vanilla and beat 1 minute on medium. Divide into prepared pans and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes until cake is springy and knife comes out clean. Cool completely and then frost with cream cheese frosting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 oz. cream cheese, softened</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 c. butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 c. or more powdered sugar (depends on how thick you like your frosting)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 t. vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cream the cream cheese and butter. Beat in the two cups of powdered sugar and vanilla. </span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6451514793917403262-8973216542314585811?l=poetryofgrace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>sippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-1681859109929402882012-04-04T19:48:00.001-05:002012-04-05T09:21:53.661-05:002012-04-05T09:21:53.661-05:00Light and lovely Roasted Chicken breasts & Veggie Feast in 1 Pan!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MXl2q6zN6lg/T3zp4D_930I/AAAAAAAABL4/9Pk2VsnqKvk/s1600/DSC_1026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MXl2q6zN6lg/T3zp4D_930I/AAAAAAAABL4/9Pk2VsnqKvk/s400/DSC_1026.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Roasted chicken is one of the most wonderful meals in my opinion. Decadent flavor, but splendidly simple describes this dish for me. There is really nothing more basic yet so mouthwatering. I came across this recipe using chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken, and some different vegetables and spices than I normally use in my traditional roast chicken. I so wish the hubs was home to enjoy this with us. He is <strike>slaving</strike> away down in Brasil (3rd week in a row) taking one for the team (as his boss likes to say)... :( no comment. I can't wait to see him next week. So... turning my oven on in these 85+ degree temps was a risk, but with my mouth watering for roast chicken, being able to experiment with new ingredients, and my college boy home for dinner (a rarity) I decided to go for it. What's a little sweat in the name of a delicious roasted chicken dinner?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**This dish is more figure friendly than my whole roasted chicken. It is delicious and flavorful with less fat and calories. Light and lovely!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <b><u>Roasted Chicken breasts & Veggie feast in 1 pan:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 boneless skinless chicken breasts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 c. dry white wine (use what you drink)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 t. dried oregano</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 garlic cloves, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 t. kosher salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4-1/2 t. crushed red hot pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Veg:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9 little red potatoes or 4-5 russet, scrubbed and cut in quarters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 large carrots, cut in 1/2" circles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 T. extra virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 ripe Roma tomatoes cut into 1/2" slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 onions, sliced 1/4" thick</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 t. kosher salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">freshly ground black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">fresh chopped parsley</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat your oven to 375. Get out your roasting pan out and put a little oil in the bottom. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Take out your chicken breasts and pound them to a quarter inch thickness. Get a glass 9x13 and mix the marinade-- wine, oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and red pepper and whisk it together. Add your pounded chicken to the marinade and refrigerate between 1-1 1/2 hours. No longer than 1 1/2 hours. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">while your chicken marinates cut up your potatoes and carrots and toss with the oil. Place in roaster pan and put in preheated oven for 45 minutes covered with foil. Take the foil off and leave in another 15 minutes. Take out the roaster pan and add the tomatoes, onions, salt, and pepper and toss it together. Take your marinated chicken and place on top of the veggies. Pour the marinade from the chicken over all. Place back in the oven for 25 minutes or until the chicken is done. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. I served it with a salad and crusty bread. . .really good. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6451514793917403262-168185910992940288?l=poetryofgrace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>sippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-54900121620634463022012-03-15T16:42:00.001-05:002012-03-15T21:14:41.219-05:002012-03-15T21:14:41.219-05:00P.B. & oatmeal cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w2aGJzDyDbE/T2JdyA4na7I/AAAAAAAABLU/1dj7BepGc9s/s1600/DSC_0905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w2aGJzDyDbE/T2JdyA4na7I/AAAAAAAABLU/1dj7BepGc9s/s320/DSC_0905.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">Yes, it has been a very long time since I've posted. Our family has been overseas with my husband while he works. We are very excited to be home. God bless America!!! I'll be posting a few Brazilian recipes and other posts in the near future. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">Just being back in the states at a grocery store where I can read labels and find familiar ingredients feels like a gift. I will never under appreciate my Kitchen Aid mixer again! I made some chocolate chip cookies there by hand (after finally finding baking soda and the real butter). They weren't bad but definitely not as good as the ones I make in my own kitchen. The quality of appliances there is poor compared to here in the states and things cost about 3-4 times as much as do they here. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">I've got a lot of peanut butter in my cupboards so I wanted to bake. Peanut butter cookies are my favorite. I found this recipe with the addition of oatmeal that I thought sounded really great. They are!! I also added some nestle morsels to half the dough since my kids love 'em. I think I'll always make these now instead of just plain oatmeal. Give 'em a try. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">I doubled the recipe with great results.</span><br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).</b></span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>In a large bowl, cream together shortening, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats until just combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.</b></span></li>
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</ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6451514793917403262-5490012162063446302?l=poetryofgrace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>sippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-91573492867252085252011-12-15T11:17:00.002-06:002011-12-15T11:26:56.897-06:002011-12-15T11:26:56.897-06:00Garlic Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ihukBVF_88o/Tuomx3IhCGI/AAAAAAAABK8/85QmhPuz7ro/s1600/DSC_0144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ihukBVF_88o/Tuomx3IhCGI/AAAAAAAABK8/85QmhPuz7ro/s320/DSC_0144.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Garlic Cheese Rolls remind me of my childhood. Growing up in Lincoln, NE, home of the legendary Valentino's pizza restaurant. We liked to order their garlic cheese bread. Valentino's is a Lincoln tradition. Unfortunately, big business has changed it's quality and taste over the years. Nevertheless, we still enjoy visiting whenever we're home. Just forego the buffet and carry out one of their pizzas. Their "Special" pizza was always my favorite. I've never had any other pizza that tastes like it. <br />
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Back to the rolls- - -I'm kind of a garlic bread forager. If there's any kind of left over bread on my counter, chances are it will be made into some garlic bread with the next meal. It called being resourceful. :)<br />
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I like to kick up my GCR by using some Parmigiano Reggiano (always freshly grated) on top.<br />
I used some Publix bakery hamburger buns. Their bakery bread is pretty good for a grocery chain. You could use whatever bread you've got on hand. <br />
Turn on your broiler.<br />
Split the buns in half<br />
Spread butter over rolls.<br />
Lightly sprinkle some garlic salt on top<br />
Cover with about 1 T. (or more) of Parmigiano Reggiano freshly grated.<br />
Put them under the broiler and watch closely. They should be browned and the cheese bubbly.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After doing lots of research and getting much advice on what you can't get in Brazil I thought I'd let you all know exactly what I'm stocking up on and hauling down to South America in my samsonite. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My boys love peanut butter (we all do). I've been told many times that you can't find PB in Brazil. If you can find you some, you may pay through the nose for it. There is supposed to be Brazil's "version of PB" (can i just say ewww), but good ole' Skippy or Jif...not so much. That had my boys a little frightened. How will we survive without Jif?? So, we've got a case of PB for the first 6 months in Brazil. If we decide to stay longer than that, we'll make our own. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">REAL maple syrup. This supposedly cost 3-4X more in Brazil than what we pay here in the states. Hopefully these three jugs will survive 40,000 feet for 10+ hours. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nestle, semi-sweet, chocolate morsels are an American institution... but not if you live in Brazil. Chocolate chips like these are a special thing there I guess. My hub's finance department there have already made it known (to my hubs and then he relayed it to me) that they love cookies. "W</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">e like chocolate chip!" was the <strike>command</strike> request made by his department when he told them his wife liked to bake goodies now and then and bring them to the office. Me... in the kitchen... following a recipe in metrics. You see, I rebelled against metrics in school. 'When will I ever use this?' I said.. so needless to say, I'm a bit rusty in the metric dept. We may all be in trouble. :)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My (and my oldest son's) favorite homemade pizza is the Napoletana (below). If you're not an anchovy fan let me just apologize in advance. I happen to love them in many things and have even been known to eat them plain! I prefer them most in my salad dressings, melted in my pasta sauces, and on top my favorite pizza. Here's how you make a Napoletana pizza...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start by making your favorite crust.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">top with your favorite marinara </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">now mince up 3-4 anchovies and dot all over the pizza</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a couple handfuls of capers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a sprinkling of oregano</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a little bit of mozzarella cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a drizzle of olive oil over the top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake on top of a hot pizza stone for a perfect crust. This pizza looks like it has a handle. ha ha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #993300; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 egg</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.538em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #993300; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">salt and pepper to taste</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.538em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #993300; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, fry up your bacon. When it’s done, remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Place your monterey jack cheese on one slice of bread and place it under the broiler until melted (I did it in a conventional oven). Take the other slice of bread and spread the 1/2 tsp of mayonnaise (you can obviously add more if you like).</span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.538em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have a non-stick pan, melt butter over medium heat and fry your egg.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.538em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re using a skillet like I have pictured above, drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil in the pan. When it’s hot, crack your egg and fry until done.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.538em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Assemble the sandwich, placing the bacon on the slice with the cheese and the lettuce, tomato and fried egg on the other. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and bring the two slices together. Cut in half and enjoy.</span></div><div><br />
</div></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6451514793917403262-2287620344454864187?l=poetryofgrace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>sippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-53634388170111799512011-10-01T17:57:00.004-05:002011-10-02T18:25:09.360-05:002011-10-02T18:25:09.360-05:00Calamari!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjBqwC3k9DY/ToeP2LDBsnI/AAAAAAAABEA/pzbhp8ZRiVw/s1600/DSC_0264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjBqwC3k9DY/ToeP2LDBsnI/AAAAAAAABEA/pzbhp8ZRiVw/s320/DSC_0264.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Basically, you can be assured that if my family is eating dinner at an Italian restaurant of any consequence, and there is calamari on the menu, it will be ordered, consumed, and enjoyed in typical Poe family fashion. My boys LOVE calamari!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to do calamari for an appetizer before my pasta main course tonight. When I walked in my friendly neighborhood Publix and asked for squid, i did get some looks. The seafood chic kindly escorted me to the freezer where the frozen squid live. She looked at me questionably as she handed me the package of freezin' cold squid. It was 2 lbs. of squid and tentacles for about $15. Remembering the price of a calamari appetizer, the $15 seemed like a bargain. This would make enough for about 8 people</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So the day you want to cook the calamari you need to thaw them in some cool water for a couple hours. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Olive oil or canola for deep frying</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 1/2 to 2 lbs. calamari, cleaned (you can fry the tentacles too if you like) That is my hubs favorite part!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 c. all purpose flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 c. dry breadcrumbs (I use Progresso Italian)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 t. salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marinara sauce (recipe below)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Preheat your oven to 200 degrees and line a rimmed baking tray with paper towels. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pour enough oil in a large, deep saucepan to come about a third of the way up the sides and heat to 350.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut the calamari crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rings in a medium mixing bowl. combine the flour, breadcrumbs, and salt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In batches, add the calamari to the flour mixture and toss just to coat. Add the coated calamari to the oil and deep fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Do not crowd the calamari in the oil. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the calamari to the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while frying the remainder. Let the oil reheat to 350 between batches. Put it on a platter and serve with marinara. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marinara:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Good can of San Marzano tomatoes (such as Cento)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">small can tomato paste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 t. fresh or dried basil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> break the tomatoes apart into pieces in your pot. add the tomato paste and let it simmer for 25-30 min. Add basil last. Serve with the above calamari, or mozzarella sticks, or as a base for your favorite pasta sauce. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6451514793917403262-5363438817011179951?l=poetryofgrace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>sippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-38427325515766800342011-09-27T17:28:00.002-05:002011-09-27T17:33:43.614-05:002011-09-27T17:33:43.614-05:00Humble beginnings at 4001 1/2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I've found myself reminiscing recently with a couple different people about our old hometown of Omaha. Recalling so many things about our time there has gotten me homesick in a lot of ways. I met my husband there, had 2 of my children there, and made many wonderful friends and memories.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When I met my husband he was recently out of the Air Force and sharing this little, yellow, alley house (below) with a friend and one or two other buddies who might as well have been paying rent since they almost lived there. It was a definitely a bachelor's pad. T.V. trays were a permanent fixture in the living room, messy bedrooms and strewn clothes on furniture, and good luck finding a clean dish to use for the non-existent food in the fridge. Don't let me forget to mention the couch on the front porch (that's called Bachelor pad ala white trash). I think it belonged to their landlord who lived in the house directly in front.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Do you see the little part of the house sticking out with the four windows on the right? That was the kitchen. It was a galley kitchen literally not much wider than what you see there. I went over one day when they were at work and cleaned the place up, washed every dish in the kitchen, and made DLP and his friends dinner. When they walked in the to a clean house, the dirty dish-free kitchen, and a homemade meal they thought they'd died and gone to heaven. I will say my cooking wasn't amazing when I was in my early 20's but with guys used to a constant diet of fast food and ramen noodles I guess it tasted pretty darn good.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">DLP's roommate eventually moved out, DLP and I got hitched and had the place all to ourselves. I picked out a classic blue/white pinstriped sofa and loveseat (which would still look great now, btw, that's a whole other post). Our first son came along the following year. We bought our first home a few months later. There are so many wonderful memories in that little yellow house though. It will forever be special in my heart. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uo20ZGEb04Y/Tn4PO1z5wMI/AAAAAAAABD8/64v_WjaMtMM/s1600/R18202700000002A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uo20ZGEb04Y/Tn4PO1z5wMI/AAAAAAAABD8/64v_WjaMtMM/s400/R18202700000002A.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The little yellow alley house. 4001 1/2 was the address!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cupcakes are so yesterday. Pie is where it's at these days. It's not that I don't like cupcakes (truthfully they're not my preference) but I'm really just over the cupcake craze. Bring on the pie!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As I welcome fall weather I have a few pies on my list that I've been wanting to make. As I've stated before I don't run my oven from May to August. September can also be somewhat iffy depending on the temps here in Tennessee. This was the reason I used a pre-made graham cracker crust for this pie. Homemade pie crust would be much better though and I will do that next time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Banoffee pie originated in England. It was first made in 1972 at a pub called The Hungry Monk. The ingredients are caramel made from cooking cans of sweetened condensed milk, bananas, and whipped cream. So here's what you'll need:</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 425.</span></div><div><div class="instruction" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pour condensed milk into pie plate. Cover pie plate with foil and crimp foil tightly around rim. Put in a roasting pan, then add enough boiling-hot water to reach halfway up side of pie plate, making sure that foil is above water. Bake, refilling pan to halfway with water about every 40 minutes, until milk is thick and a deep golden caramel color, about 2 hours. Remove pie plate from water bath and transfer toffee to a bowl, then chill toffee, uncovered, until it is cold, about 1 hour.</span></div><div class="instruction" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While toffee is chilling bake your crust if using a traditional one. If using a graham cracker crust no baking is needed. Cool piecrust completely in pan on a rack, about 20 minutes.</span></div><div class="instruction" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Spread toffee evenly in crust, and chill, uncovered, 15 minutes.</span></div><div class="instruction" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cut bananas into 1/4-inch-thick slices and pile over toffee.</span></div><div class="instruction" style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Beat cream with brown sugar in a clean bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds soft peaks, then mound over top of pie.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cOEZ0L1b4Xg/Tm5yaC-dQjI/AAAAAAAAA_w/ZDURylQSULw/s1600/DSC_0153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cOEZ0L1b4Xg/Tm5yaC-dQjI/AAAAAAAAA_w/ZDURylQSULw/s400/DSC_0153.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>1 whole chicken, cleaned and dried (make sure you take out the giblets)<br />
<div>4 c. water</div><div>4 c. chicken broth</div><div>2 c. carrots cut in 1" pieces</div><div>1 1/2 c. sliced celery</div><div>1 c. chopped onion</div><div>8 oz. wide egg noodles</div><div>1/4 c. chopped parsley</div><div>salt and pepper to taste</div><div><br />
</div><div>Cook chicken in the water and broth in a 4 or larger qt. pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 min. Remove chicken and let cool. Strain broth through a colander and even cheesecloth if you want a really clear broth (I don't do cheesecloth). Put strained broth back in pot and start heating. Taste and see if you need to add salt. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Simmer 15 minutes. While the veggies simmer pull the meat off the chicken into bite size pieces and set aside. Add noodles and cook 8-10 minutes. Add the chicken and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whenever top sirloin goes on sale I like to stock up. I like the leanness of the meat and it's so great in so many different dishes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 pounds top sirloin </span></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 18px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 T. onion (fresh or dried is okay) Mix marinade together and cut sirloin into strips. Put it all into a zip lock bag and marinate at least 6 hours or overnight. </span></div><br />
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Butter your skillet, lay your tortilla down, sprinkle a light layer of cheese (I like colby/jack blend), put on steak strips, add some peppers and onions, sprinkle more cheese, and cover with another tortilla. Butter that tortilla and flip. Let melt and watch carefully so you don't burn it. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ON_wuZKi_qc/TlL5cWgqefI/AAAAAAAAA-c/2B7xkz5Q6cM/s1600/imgres" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ON_wuZKi_qc/TlL5cWgqefI/AAAAAAAAA-c/2B7xkz5Q6cM/s1600/imgres" /></a></div>My mom in law went with us a couple weeks ago and she decided to pick us up these chicken burgers for our dinner that evening. My husband and boys turned up their noses and were very skeptical. I, on the other hand thought they sounded pretty good. She also bought some really great chibata sp? buns to go along with them. I was happy that they all loved the burgers!! My husband said he would even eat them for his lunch. A major nutritional breakthrough in DLP's life!!! :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2yCJnYkWQgs/TlMEdtIeq2I/AAAAAAAAA-s/GLcuqAI2QUQ/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2yCJnYkWQgs/TlMEdtIeq2I/AAAAAAAAA-s/GLcuqAI2QUQ/s320/DSC_0027.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>They are precooked so you can either just heat them on the grill (how we cooked them first) or use your George Foreman to heat them well (that's what I did tonight). You could also use a fry pan or microwave but I prefer the grilling methods. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; line-height: 12px;">So, we at them again tonight. I bought chibata bread since I couldn't find those special buns. I toasted the bread up which was really good also. </span></span><br />
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<div style="color: #333333; float: right; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Calories from Fat 50</div><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Calories</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> 140 % Daily Values*</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Total Fat</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> 6.5g</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">10</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">% Saturated Fat 2.5g</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">12</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">% Trans Fat 0g </span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Cholesterol</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> 70mg</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">23</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">%</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Sodium</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> 560mg</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">23</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">%</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Total Carbohydrate</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> 3g</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">1</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">% Dietary Fiber 0g</span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">0</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">% Sugars 2g </span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Protein</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> 22g </span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Kam0FfiBuE/TlL8apStqgI/AAAAAAAAA-g/0jfm2SXfnXY/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Kam0FfiBuE/TlL8apStqgI/AAAAAAAAA-g/0jfm2SXfnXY/s320/DSC_0025.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I served them with this <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/orzo-with-parmesan-and-basil/detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/orzo-with-parmesan-and-basil/detail.aspx</a> This recipe is super simple and has great flavor . You could really switch it up however you like and what flavors you like. I thought mushrooms would have been really good in it. I like to brown the orzo really well-like rice a roni. It tasted better than the picture looks. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u8rXW_MsR_M/TlMGajZNskI/AAAAAAAAA-w/_XdLYWNagIk/s1600/DSC_0026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u8rXW_MsR_M/TlMGajZNskI/AAAAAAAAA-w/_XdLYWNagIk/s320/DSC_0026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6451514793917403262-7279749741692253869?l=poetryofgrace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>sippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-41804203430327251402011-08-04T20:42:00.000-05:002011-08-04T20:42:53.850-05:002011-08-04T20:42:53.850-05:00Chicken Breasts Pierre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chicken Breasts Pierre was our dinner tonight. I found it on allrecipes.com. It's a unique flavor and really good. I served it with buttered egg noodles and a green salad. Here's the link to the recipe:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-breasts-pierre/detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-breasts-pierre/detail.aspx</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">2 tablespoons brown sugar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 teaspoon salt</li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 teaspoon mustard powder</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/2 teaspoon celery seed</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 clove garlic, minced</li>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">In the same skillet, combine the tomatoes, water, brown sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, chili powder, mustard, celery seed, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and return chicken to skillet. Cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is tender, no longer pink and juices run clear.</span></li>
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Missoni is famous for their knitwear in colorful patterns. I've never been a fan of their signature knit dresses--not because they aren't pretty... but because...well...their usually a horizontal, patterned knit, and you shouldn't be any bigger than about a size 2 if you're going to pull off a knit dress. ...just keepin' it real. :)<br />
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Prices are supposed to range from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">$2.99-$499.99. </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGzM1u8tpQc/TjsK-ie3i7I/AAAAAAAAA9k/r5gRu7-TD00/s1600/missoni+resort+2011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGzM1u8tpQc/TjsK-ie3i7I/AAAAAAAAA9k/r5gRu7-TD00/s320/missoni+resort+2011.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the middle dress above is really cute, again, if you're young and a size 0-2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4ANBh1GlGSw/TjsOcIDIzTI/AAAAAAAAA9s/YxtCDP9c7Lg/s1600/imgres-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4ANBh1GlGSw/TjsOcIDIzTI/AAAAAAAAA9s/YxtCDP9c7Lg/s1600/imgres-2.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the selection of tableware is said to be extensive. this pink set is sweet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eCnTcCrTsg4/TjsLrkm7uWI/AAAAAAAAA9o/CXsSyo9wHdE/s1600/missoni-target-august-vogue-photos4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eCnTcCrTsg4/TjsLrkm7uWI/AAAAAAAAA9o/CXsSyo9wHdE/s320/missoni-target-august-vogue-photos4.jpeg" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i love the chair, and the rugs, and that bike is too adorable!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-10hqZZhEKeI/TjsGpF66MdI/AAAAAAAAA9c/rdRewoExywI/s1600/missoni-example.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-10hqZZhEKeI/TjsGpF66MdI/AAAAAAAAA9c/rdRewoExywI/s320/missoni-example.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i like this bedding a lot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Scallops sauteed in olive oil/butter sprinkled with a little garlic powder and cayenne. I Love scallops (with a capital "L"). And do you know what makes the best side dish with scallops? Corn. Any corn based dish goes terrific with them. Tonight I made this really great corn dish. It's pretty time consuming but the flavors are crazy good. It's worth the effort.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JxN3xQAkSKc/TjngAbsM4AI/AAAAAAAAA9U/4JBXX_zOiA8/s1600/DSC_0188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JxN3xQAkSKc/TjngAbsM4AI/AAAAAAAAA9U/4JBXX_zOiA8/s320/DSC_0188.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Creamed Corn Gratin with Fried Onion Rings and Bacon</u></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><u>courtesy </u></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/bonappetit/recipes" style="color: #444444;">Bon Appétit</a> </b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="instruction" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread breadcrumbs on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.</span></div><div class="instruction" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sauté bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Transfer 2 tablespoons bacon drippings to heavy large pot; reserve for creamed corn. Discard remaining drippings.</span></div><div class="instruction" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Place flour in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Separate red onion slices into rings and toss in flour to coat lightly. Heat 1/2 cup oil in same large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add onion rings to skillet and cook until golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer onion rings to paper towels. Mix breadcrumbs, bacon, onion rings, and half of green onions in clean medium bowl. Sprinkle topping with salt and pepper.</span></div><div class="instruction" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add butter to pot with reserved bacon drippings; melt over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion; sauté until light golden and beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Add frozen corn; sauté 5 minutes. Add milk and cream; bring to boil. Gradually stir in grits and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and remaining green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer creamed corn to prepared dish. (Topping and corn can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.)</span></div><div class="instruction" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake gratin uncovered 25 minutes. Sprinkle topping over; bake until topping is slightly crisp and creamed corn thickens and is heated through, about 20 minutes longer.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/notes/Creamed-Corn-Gratin-with-Fried-Onion-Rings-and-Bacon-108827" id="addnoteLnk" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">i saw this outfit and it got me excited for fall. it's sooo hot and humid here in the south. i'm pretty sure it's pretty widespread right now. not complaining but i'm ready for some cool. i'm a sucker for a great handbag, and that imo is pretty great. i also love the scarf and jeans. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Details: Banana Republic Ashbury handbag, J.CRew Boucle bomber jacket, J.Crew matchstick indigo wash jeans</span><br />
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</span></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iH6MalgfJBI/TjYY4VbpYoI/AAAAAAAAA9A/xbFEh1nI75o/s1600/pinterest.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iH6MalgfJBI/TjYY4VbpYoI/AAAAAAAAA9A/xbFEh1nI75o/s320/pinterest.jpeg" width="267" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">I love this. i believe it's slices of different license plates put together to make a sweet statement. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><br />
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</span></span></h1><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6451514793917403262-3363823596771784355?l=poetryofgrace.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>sippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04387694404403722586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451514793917403262.post-63223581045087755322011-07-30T22:23:00.000-05:002011-07-30T22:23:34.912-05:002011-07-30T22:23:34.912-05:00John's PizzeriaWe were reminiscing about our NYC trip in May. If only I had pics to show I'd post 'em but remember what happened to my SD card? it's hiding. sad.<br />
The best pizza I've ever eaten is at a place called John's Pizzeria in the theatre district not far from Times Square. We saw The Lion King about three blocks from this restaurant. We were told it is the largest pizzeria in the world. I don't know about all that but I do know it was absolutely terrific pizza, and the calamari was delicious too! If you ever make it to NYC...make sure you hit up John's for some real NY style pizza pie (and be willing to wait awhile) :) <br />
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