Panko-Peanut Crusted Pork Chops or Tilapia . Kitchen Explorers . PBS Parents Pin ItHardly a day goes by when I don’t eat peanut butter. My first memory of eating it was when our babysitter used to make me mashed bananas with peanut butter as a special treat, and I just gobbled it up. Now I love peanut butter on my whole wheat toast, in my ice cream, covered in chocolate, with carrots or apples, and stirred into my Asian noodles and marinades. I was in fourth grade in Glencoe, Illinois, when I first learned about the famous African American inventor and scientist, George Washington Carver, who popularized peanuts as a crop in the U.S. and created more than 300 products made from peanuts. George Washington Carver was born into slavery in Missouri, probably in 1864. In 1896, Booker T. Many of the foods we enjoy today can be traced back to inventions by African Americans in the U.S. February is Black History Month, and it’s an important time to recognize some of the countless contributions African Americans have made to our lives throughout our nation’s history.
I Believe I Can Fry: Baked Rosemary Garlic Fries - StumbleUpon Back in February, I visited one of my best friends in Cleveland. One of the dishes I sampled were the "Lola fries" at B-Spot, Iron Chef Michael Symon's burger joint in the Summit Mall (not to be confused with OUR Summit here in Birmingham). The Lola fries were simple; skinny-cut fresh fries, flavored simply with rosemary and sea salt. THEY. WERE. Baked Rosemary-Garlic Fries Ingredients: 2 Russet potatoes, cut into thin fries 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried rosemary Sea salt Black pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine the olive oil, garlic powder and rosemary. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet for 30 minutes, turning once or twice during cooking.
Baked Tomato, Garlic, and Basil Bruschetta Bites Finger foods are my favorite kind of food—to eat but not to make. That’s because they usually take a bit more work to put together than the full-size versions. Luckily, that’s not the case with these delicious bruschetta bites. They’re bursting with flavor and can be assembled in 15 minutes or less! Bruschetta bites are the perfect edible addition to any gathering, and they’re great to serve at holiday parties. Baked Bruschetta Bites 15 sugar plum tomatoes, diced 12 basil leaves, cut into ribbons 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp. onion powder 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 loaf French baguette, thinly sliced Preheat the oven to 350ºF.In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bread and mix well. Makes 4 servings
Bacon Egg Pancake Cups | Kirbie's Cravings | A San Diego food blog sharing restaurant reviews and recipes - StumbleUpon Monday, April 11, 2011 Bacon Egg Pancake Cups About a month ago I made some bacon egg toast cups. So I set out to try making a bacon egg pancake cup. PrintSave Bacon Egg Pancake Cups Ingredients:6 strips of bacon (precooked like the ones you can buy at Costco will make this easier) 6 eggs your favorite pancake mixDirections:1. Thai Chicken Pizza | livelovepasta I hope everyone had a good weekend. Kelly and I made the desserts for a bridal shower for one of Kelly’s friends. We made about 75 cupcakes, caramel espresso bars, cake balls, cookies, and oreo truffles. It was a lot of work but it was fun too. Have any of you had the Thai chicken pizza from California Pizza Kitchen? Here is what you'll need Roll out the pizza dough nice and thin Cover the crust with peanut sauce Top with chicken And carrots and bean sprouts. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese Bake for about 12 minutes until it is bubbly and golden brown Why go out to dinner when you can make this at home? IngredientsPizza dough, you can use a pre-made crust, or any pizza dough recipe you’d like. DirectionsPreheat the oven to 450 degrees. Source: A Live Love Pasta original
Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks | Penelope's Oasis - StumbleUpon Mozzarella sticks are a delicious treat, probably one of the most popular appetizers at restaurants, and a fun party food. They tend to be rather fattening, especially considering they are usually fried, but they are so irresistibly tasty. So how do you give in to the temptation that is mozzarella sticks without the guilt? Ingredients 1 pkg. low fat mozzarella cheese strings (8-10 sticks) 1/2 cup flour 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs or Italian style panko (seasoned) marinara sauce for dipping Directions 1. I hope you enjoy this delicious, healthy twist on traditional fried mozzarella sticks. Note: Some comments indicate that mozzarella is oozing sooner than time prescribed in this recipe- keep an eye on the sticks while baking and feel free to shorten the bake time to suit your oven. You May Also Like:
Chipotle Chicken Marinade Recipe Quick Links: Nutrition Info Message Board Free Account Recipe #1 (UPDATED: 7/20/10) Submitted by Ramya Maddela All Purpose Chipotlesque Marinade (EDITED) 1 (2 ounce) package dried ancho chiles 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (discard chipotle pepper, skim out seeds) 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons cumin powder 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 6 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 red onion, quartered 1/4 cup oil (canola/vegetable/olive) 1 whole boneless, skinless naturally raised chicken (about 3 lbs, thighs work well too) Soak dry chilies overnight in water, until soft. Add chilies and rest of the ingredients in blender or food processor. Stab chicken with fork to let the marinade soak in. Spread marinade over chicken, refrigerate for one hour or up to overnight. After marinating, grill on medium high on an indoor grill where the chicken can be pressed flat. If using a skillet, heat oil to medium high. If using an outdoor grill, use charcoal to make it ultra delicious.
Healthy Brown Bag Lunches For Kids and Adults - YouBeauty.com - StumbleUpon Be a healthy hero: Pack a daily lunch for yourself and your children. Not only will you give your diet a big nutrition boost, you’ll save money too. We’ve got ten expert-approved, easy-to-pack lunch ideas—five for kids, and five for adults—to get you started. Now get packing! MORE: Six Foods That Could Save Your Life For Kids: Healthy Turkey Sandwich 1. The American Dietetic Association has a simple rule for children’s beverages: “Drink milk with meals, and drink water with snacks. QUIZ: Getting All Your Beauty Nutrients? For Kids: Ants On a Log 1. Ants on a log provides kids with protein from peanut butter and nutrients from a vegetable and fruit all in one. MORE: Sneak Beauty-Boosting Vegetables Into Your Meals For Kids: Spaghetti Surprise 1. Bananas are packed with potassium, necessary for proper nerve and muscle function and blood pressure regulation. MORE: Use Bananas in a Smoothie Recipe For Kids: Veggie Quesadilla 1. MORE: Start Your "Eat Pretty" Journey Here For Kids: Chicken Burritos 1.
Stocking Your Refrigerator In just a few short weeks the summer will be over and everyone will be heading back to school. Boston is a college town with thousands of students living in apartments for the first time. I often see many students doing their first grocery shop of the year. I would like to offer a few suggestions about grocery shopping to this very group of people. My Refrigerator Fridge Tip #1: Check out expiration dates The most important thing to remember when stocking a refrigerator is to check the “sell by” dates on ALL perishable items. Granted, stores would be nuts not to be very careful to remove these items. The dating jargon can be very confusing. Fridge Tip #2: Storing eggs & dairy products The three basics in just about everyone’s refrigerator are: Eggs Open the carton and check to make sure none of your eggs are broken. Milk You get to choose between whole milk, 2%, or 1%. Butter Butter should be kept covered or wrapped, as it does absorb odors. Yogurt Cottage cheese Sliced cheese Parmesan Cheese
Caramelized Onion Tart Recipe | Savory Sweet Life - Easy Recipes from an Everyday Home Cook - StumbleUpon aramelized onions… need I say more? What’s a girl to do when she has a package of puff pastry staring at her each time she opens the door to her freezer? Well my friends, it’s your lucky day because I’m about to share with you an onion tart fancy enough to serve at your next dinner party and simple enough to enjoy at home any day you’d like. There is something magical about caramelized onions. Caramelize the onions along with the spices until they are soft and golden brown. Mix the Ricotta cheese and the egg together to make the spread. Fold the edges of the puff pasty in to make a nice outer crust all the way around. Spread the Ricotta cheese mixture over the puff pastry evenly. Add the layer of caramelized onions and top with the remaining cheese. Caramelized Onion Ricotta Tart Author: Savory Sweet Life Recipe type: Appetizer Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8-12 Tagged as: Appetizers, Brunch, onions, Vegetarian
Almost-Famous Green Bean Fries Recipe : Food Network Kitchens : Food Network - StumbleUpon Directions Make the dip: Puree the dressing, cucumber, horseradish, milk, vinegar, wasabi powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Prepare the beans: Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk the egg and milk in a shallow bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat 3 inches oil in a deep pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Photograph by Yunhee Kim Jalapeno Artichoke Party Dip | CakeMaven - StumbleUpon This dip has many uses. Most of the time, it is an appetizer, served with tortilla chips. However, it is equally good served with carrot and celery sticks, makes a lovely burger spread, and really jazzes up a wrap sandwich. Please note that my directions involve using my Kitchenaid stand mixer, which I kind of have a serious love affair with. Prep work first: cream cheese softened in the microwave, 4 garlic cloves minced, jalapeno nacho slices chopped, jarred artichoke hearts rinsed and chopped, jack cheese grated. Cream cheese goes into the mixer, and mix it at medium speed briefly to break up the blocks. Add jalapenos, and garlic and mix well. In go the artichokes and mix some more. Add the cheese and mix until blended. This can be made days ahead, up to a week in advance. Place softened cream cheese in mixer bowl and beat on medium speed just to break up the blocks.
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