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Food Pyramid Submissions. The Pastry Affair - Home - Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart&Bread - StumbleUpon. I once made the driest pancake in the world.

The Pastry Affair - Home - Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart&Bread - StumbleUpon

I can see you sitting at home, staring at your computer screen, and scoffing at my bold statement. Driest pancake in the world? Yeah, right. How would you even know? But this is the truth, my friends. Let me share my story with you. A few years back, I made chocolate chip pancakes. Quickly flash to the next morning. Still cold. Confusion. Was the microwave broken? Lunch Sandwich Round-Up. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip. Eat Well, Spend Less: Homemade Substitutes for Grocery Staples. Chicken Avocado Casserole.

1 tablespoon olive oil 7 tablespoons butter, divided 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup light cream 1 cup chicken broth 3/4 teaspoon Morton® Fine Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 dashes hot pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 3 cups (8 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup sherry 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 or 2 avocados Preheat over to 350°F.

Chicken Avocado Casserole

Melt one tablespoon of butter in large heavy skillet. Add olive oil and swirl together with the butter. Lunch Sandwich Round-Up - KitchenDaily - StumbleUpon. Make Your Own Pizza Dough. If you have kids, chances are you often have pizza.

Make Your Own Pizza Dough

Mine seemed to have been born loving it. Fortunately, they don’t discriminate between takeout and homemade pizza, and so I can control what goes into it. Once you get the hang of making your own dough it’s easy to mix up a batch when you get home from work and let it rise while you change and play with the kids and get ready for dinner – then you can roll or pat it out (kids love this part too), top it and cook it in a hot oven or on a preheated grill in minutes. Busy Mommy: An Iowa Mom Blog - StumbleUpon.

A pizza braid is very kid-friendly, easy on the wallet and extremely simple to make.

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My aunt and cousin first introduced me to them and I’ve been hooked ever since. The possibilities are endless of the varieties you could make (check out the Apple Dessert Braid!) , but the recipe below is for a very basic hamburger and pepperoni braid. You could make your own dough, but I prefer the shortcut of using Rhodes rise and bake dough. This is one of my favorite shortcuts to make a nice loaf of bread or use in recipes like this one. As I said, this is extremely basic. The dough takes a few hours to rise, so I take it out in the morning and place a towel over it.

Yes, yes the dough in that photo has not risen fully. Then you spread out the sauce, lay the meats down, followed by the cheese. Then with a pizza cutter, start cutting about 1 inch thick strips down the whole rectangle. Follow the pictures above. Make Your Own Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo …. Why spend a lot of money this summer on condiments from the grocery store that are, in most cases, loaded with corn syrup, artificial flavors, and preservatives?

Make Your Own Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo …

It’s easy to make your own ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and more right at home with ingredients you probably already have. Here are a few simple recipes for these favorite summer cookout staples: Homemade Ketchup Ingredients: 1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in purée 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Blend tomatoes and purée from the can in a blender until smooth. In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened (about 8 minutes). Chocolate & carrots - StumbleUpon. Who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese?

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And, I know it’s totally Ameeeerican to make the classic: American cheese, mayonnaise and bread. But, why not change it a bit and use REALLY fresh and natural ingredients?!?!? Love it! There’s nothing more delicious than fresh and homemade ingredients. Family Kitchen - StumbleUpon. (photo courtesy of RecipesToRunOn.com) Sometimes the best meals come from a combination of two different cultures.

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I am Italian and grew up eating lots and lots of pasta. Baked Stuffed Potatoes. No Garlic Recipes. RecipeGirl.com - StumbleUpon. Updated 9/22/11 to Add: If you’re coming here to sample these delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, you just might like the latest recipe that I’ve posted for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too.

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And Gingerbread- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes too. Enjoy! Recipe for Khao Soi - the taste of Northern Thailand. By kellie.bright on Aug 14th, 2011 For a fun history lesson on Northern Thailand, simply sit down and enjoy a meal.

Recipe for Khao Soi - the taste of Northern Thailand

The complex fusion of flavours, aromas and techniques is a perfect reflection of its past, an area once ruled by warring empires. The cuisine of Northern Thailand is a melting pot of different cultures, thanks to sharing a border with both Myanmar and Laos. Many of its culinary elements are also strongly influenced by Burma and China. Parmesan Roasted Potatoes - StumbleUpon. Ok fine.

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes - StumbleUpon

I’m officially ready to make the transition to fall. And I thought, what better way to do it than with my all time favorite Parmesan Roasted Potatoes! These are like candy. 100% addictive. - StumbleUpon. Visual Recipes - Free Recipes with Step-by-Step Pictures - StumbleUpon.

100 Delicious, Dirt-Cheap Recipes for the Starving Student. Most students don’t have a lot of cash to spend on food, but that doesn’t mean you have to go hungry. Most gawked all-time - page 20. 10 Recipes Everyone Should Know How To Make.

This is my list of recipes I think everyone should know how to cook. These recipes will be the ones that I make sure my kids know how to cook before they leave the nest. Knowing how to make all these basic dishes teach essential skills you need to know in the kitchen to be able to learn how to cook a wide variety of dishes. 1. Roast Chicken – Roast Chicken is a recipe everyone should know how to do. When you learn how to make a roast chicken, you will also learn the basics of roasting other meats like turkey, beef, pork and lamb. 2. 3.

Ingredients 2 cups plus 2 teaspoons long grain basmati or jasmine rice 2 cups chicken stock 1 glove garlic, grated 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine 1 teaspoon olive oil Instructions 1. For a healthier recipe, check out the secret to quick and easy brown rice here. After learning these two simple rice recipes, you can easily stir fry any combination of meat and vegetables to make a quick and healthy dinner. 4. 5. Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets. Chunks of all white meat chicken breasts coated in breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese then baked until golden. An easy chicken recipe your whole family will love. What can be more kid friendly than chicken nuggets, even the pickiest kids like them. Serve them with ketchup, bbq sauce or whatever you like to dip your nuggets into.

Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms - StumbleUpon. Today’s guest post is from Karen Whitehead, Culinary Director of the Captain Cook’s Culinary Academy, in San Diego, CA. I’m a huge Quiche fan, so it’s a pleasure to share her Mini Spinach Quiche with all of you! Check out Captain Cooks Blog for more of her recipes (and videos!) And follow Karen on Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for sharing your recipe with us, Karen! The Ultimate Strawberry Lemonade. One of the first times I ever realized that – HEY! I can cook for myself! – was when I first learned to make lemonade. I magically found the refrigerated lemon juice at our house and followed the directions to make my own lemonade. - StumbleUpon. Two Peas & Their Pod - StumbleUpon. Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites On Fridays, I teach cooking classes to two kids in our neighborhood. Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Quesadillas. Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread. Dollar Store Mom - Frugal Fun - Crafts for Kids - StumbleUpon. Oh, you think I’m absolutely bonkers huh?

Design Crush & Popsicles! - StumbleUpon. Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Calzone! - StumbleUpon. Uh-oh…this calzone shouldn’t be a calzone. Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce {My Go-To Dinner Saver!} - StumbleUpon. I am not (not!) Home Cooking Adventure - StumbleUpon. Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. CheapCooking.com: Cheap Quick Easy Recipes for your Family, Cheap Healthy Recipes, Grocery List on a Budget - StumbleUpon. The Best Cheese Sticks - In the Kitchen with Stefano Faita. They really are the best. Vegan Recipes - StumbleUpon.

How To Make The Perfect Guacamole. Not surprisingly guacamole has become a favorite dip in America, especially around game time. It's rich, creamy, fresh, tangy and so flavorful -- it always hits the spot and makes an ideal appetizer. The authentic Mexican dish is no longer just relegated to Mexican restaurants and fast food taco places. It's now easy to find prepared guacamole in the supermarket. Guacamole isn't a new invention, though -- it actually dates back to the 16th century and was invented by Aztecs. Punchfork - The best new recipes from top food sites. Vegan food photos - Vegan Recipes - Vegan Products. Cheeky Kitchen & Good, Holy Heck Portabella Burgers - StumbleUpon.

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