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Fruity!

posted August 11, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Tuesday all!  I woke up early to hop on the treadmill, then, hopped back in bed because it was dark outside :/  It’s summer, it’s supposed to be bright and sunny and warm….No worries, I made up for it when I got (read full article)

Burger Club Challenge: Bobby Flay

posted August 09, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

  Bobby Flay’s Juicy Texas Burger As the official Team Captain for picking meals around here, I must say I don’t know why Bobby Flay’s Juicy Texas Burger ended up being my last choice. Don’t you just hate being the last (read full article)

BBQ Cider Brined Pork Chops Recipe

posted August 09, 2010 in BBQ Party

Cider Brined Pork Chops Ingredients 2 cups apple cider 1 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 cinnamon stick 4 pork-loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick Pr (read full article)

Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake

posted August 07, 2010 in Are You Hungry?

The 2010 half way mark passed. Can you believe there are just four months until the New Year? I was determined to bake more since you all helped me to overcome my baking phobia in 2009, thanks. Even though it has been “killer hot” down here, hot (read full article)

Refresh your throat... Summer Lemon and Cinnamon Sorbet

posted August 06, 2010 in PimpThatFood

  Well, I've been off the hook as I am really working on some stuff you guys will see hopefully by the end of this month.  Summer is in the thick of it and here is roasting hot. I've got to carry a fan on my... sun is killing me. I needed (read full article)

CSA Share Week 11 and Parmesan Squash Sticks

posted August 05, 2010 in The Good Cook

I'm going to need a larger car.Maybe even a pickup truck.Every week my farm share keeps getting bigger and bigger.I may need to get a life to boot.Every week I find myself getting more and more excited to see what the share is going to bring me. I'm (read full article)

Blueberry Streusal Muffins

posted July 21, 2010 in Don\'t Forget the Food

Want a delicious out of this world muffin.These Blueberry Streusel Muffins From Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics are it! To make 20 of these yummy muffins you will need:3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons baki (read full article)

Saffron Rice

posted July 21, 2010 in Indian Food, Easy Indian Recipes

Bihar's staple food for lunch always has rice. Rice can be prepared in several ways like boiled rice, steamed rice, fried rice, sweet rice etc. Today I want to present rice using saffron. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. It's best (read full article)

Vegetable Vindaloo

I’ve made this recipe from Simply in Season before (way before I started this blog). It didn’t turn out as well as I remembered – read to find out why! FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Vegetable Vindaloo 6 medium potatoes (diced) (read full article)

TAMARIND SUPER COOLER

Yummy sweet and sour tamarind drink is good for health during the summer. This fruit is rich in Vitamin C and Calcium. I am sure many of you have tasted tamarind cocktails in some deluxe restaurant and wish for more but .........., 'coz you want &nb (read full article)

Massaman Chicken Curry

posted July 12, 2010 in A flavor of Thai

Massaman Curry is a popular dish from the south of Thailand. Its flavors are indicative of Malaysian curries, with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leave cooked together in coconut milk for a fragrant, rich-tasting curry.   This (read full article)

Gingerbread Cake

posted July 09, 2010 in Sugar Pies

Gingerbread remains one of my favorite treats. This recipe is fairly simple and straightforward. I added a few of my "secret" touches to make the depth of flavor even more interesting, but this is a really easy recipe for anyone who wants a nice ging (read full article)

Your guide to cutting calories without losing flavor

posted July 08, 2010 in Simply Delicious Desserts

Substitute Oat Flour for refined white flour in equal parts; , It gives you a boost of filling fiber and is heart-healthy.  You can easily find this in grocery stores, but if you can’t, grind regular oats in a food processor. Use Real Extracts (read full article)

A Velvety-Smooth Breakfast Combo!

posted July 07, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Good morning! After a warm and sticky Mom walk this morning, I dug into a brand new breakfast – Raspberry Banana Oatgurt!   WHATgurt? Oatgurt! Oatmeal + Greek yogurt! I first spied this concoction on Holly’s blog, and was confused (read full article)

Recipe: Preserved Lemons

posted July 06, 2010 in 100 Miles

Preserved Lemons Adapted from ‘The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen’ by Paul Wolfert Preparation Time 45 minutes Ingredients 10 ripe Meyer, or organic lemons 1/2 cup coarse salt, Kosher salt may be used Extra virgin olive oil Method Scrub 6 of (read full article)

Red, White, and Blueberry!

posted July 02, 2010 in The Cook's Tour

In case you're not aware, New Jersey ranks second in the nation for blueberry production.  Remember, although I know at times it's hard to tell, we are not known as the Garden State for nothing.  So I felt it was my duty as a NJ resident, t (read full article)

Grilled Apricots Pears & Peaches and My 4th of July Game Plan

posted July 02, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

I've worked hard to lose weight and I don't to jeopardize that this weekend but I also want to enjoy some of the food. The worst thing I can do is to feel deprived because everyone is eating BBQ and potato salad and I'm eating an orange because (read full article)

Lamb Stuffed Grape Leaves

posted July 01, 2010 in Aroma Cucina

On our long, long ago honeymoon, on the sun bleached Greek Island of Lesbos; I was served the most delicious stuffed grape leaves sitting in a puddle of lemon sauce. So romantic.    Actually Lesbos is a pretty tatty i (read full article)

Mac n' Cheese

posted June 27, 2010 in Lucy's Soup Can

Ease: 3.5/5     Kid-friendliness: 5/5     Taste: 5/5     Time: 3/5Prep: 20 minutesCook time: 40 minutesMy daughter's favorite foods in life include apple cinnamon cheerios, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and (read full article)

I Won a Free Year Supply of…

posted June 18, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Sooo, that “funny” package I told you I was picking up yesterday?? It was a free year supply of eggs! HA! Yes! 52 coupons, for 52 free dozens of Eggland’s Best eggs! Foodbuzz had sent me a coupon for a free dozen awhile ago, whi (read full article)

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