tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10377847692248387572024-03-12T18:11:16.094-07:00Cooking ClassicsAli Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-8242894505749363422011-06-09T18:28:00.000-07:002011-06-09T18:28:03.741-07:00Milkshakes!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/three-milkshakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/three-milkshakes.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Milkshakes!!<br />
One of my favorite desert drinks is a milkshake. They have so many differnt kinds and flavors that if you try one flavor you can't just say you don't like milkshakes, you have to try many other flavors to varify that you don't like them. The three most popular flavors are chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. Personally my favorite kind is chocolate but sometimes extra flavors are sold/ made too. Many times whipped cream with a cherry on top is what you'lle find on top of a milkshake. Milkshakes aere super easy to make, all you need is chocolate syrup, ice cream ( vanilla or chocolate), milk, and a blender to make a chocolate milkshake. Here is a recipe and directions on how to make a chocolate milkshake.<br />
<div class="body-text" jquery1307669191490="36"><h2 class="kv-ingred">Ingredients</h2><!--concordance-begin--><ul class="kv-ingred-list1"><li class="ingredient">3 scoops chocolate ice cream </li>
<li class="ingredient">chocolate syrup</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup of milk</li>
</ul><!--concordance-end--><h2>Directions</h2><div class="instructions"><div class="instruction">In blender combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into glass and serve. </div></div><!--concordance-begin--><!--concordance-end--></div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-9266861089763285452011-06-07T12:58:00.000-07:002011-06-07T12:58:44.159-07:00Apples!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thefatlossauthority.com/fat_loss_tips/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/How-Many-Calories-Are-In-An-Apple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.thefatlossauthority.com/fat_loss_tips/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/How-Many-Calories-Are-In-An-Apple.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Apples!!<br />
Apples are a nutritious source of food. They come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. My favorite kind of fruit is an apple. Personally, I think that the best kind of apple is Fuji because they are not to sweet, sour, or bitter. They have the perfect taste for an apple. Washington is famous for their apples. Actually eastern Washington is famous for their apples because of the climate. Apples grow best in cold climates. Whereas oranges grow best in warmer climates. That is why Arizona is famous for their oranges. You can purchase apples at any local food market or deli. Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-67145001896885974722011-06-06T11:37:00.000-07:002011-06-07T12:25:23.683-07:00Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thelaughingcow.com/files/2010/05/wedge.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.thelaughingcow.com/files/2010/05/wedge.png" t8="true" /></a></div>Cheese!!!<br />
There are many different types of cheeses. Such as acapella, American cheese, Blue cheese, Colby, Colby-jack, goat cheese, Swiss, cream cheese, cottage cheese, provolone, mozzarella, pepper jack, ricotta, fetta cheese,and many more!! Cheese comes from all around the world!! Since there are so many different types of cheeses I have decided to blog abbote the most popular cheese in the United States.The most popular brand of cheese in the United States is The Laughing Cow. The Laughing Cow's most popular cheese is the spreadable wedge. The spreadable wedge is Swiss cheese and has 35 calories. This cheese is the most popular type of cheese. To find out more go to thelaughingcow.com. Here is a chocolate cherry cheese cow recipe that includes the laughing cow's swiss cheese wedges....<br />
<div class="layout" style="clear: left;"><h4>Ingredients</h4><ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-305"><li>1 whole Wedge Of The Laughing Cow® Light Swiss Original Cheese</li>
<li>2 whole Chocolate Graham Cracker Squares (one Full 2 1⁄2 X 5-inch Piece Cut In Half)</li>
<li>2 whole Maraschino Cherries</li>
</ul></div><div class="layout"><h4>Preparation</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWk5OaGxWutqMZPBy3dCOFeGyaFtApBcDhxHqwmwhDPkwvXQwgdjgA76GgfBOb6LsdVAcZWOU3tFyNM_Rje9uS-mYCrTBUtH15FI3mPuMM080l-MmOVdOsUxGW6or9F7aPYTlLBBSob02p/s1600/cherry+cheesecake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWk5OaGxWutqMZPBy3dCOFeGyaFtApBcDhxHqwmwhDPkwvXQwgdjgA76GgfBOb6LsdVAcZWOU3tFyNM_Rje9uS-mYCrTBUtH15FI3mPuMM080l-MmOVdOsUxGW6or9F7aPYTlLBBSob02p/s1600/cherry+cheesecake.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><h4>Place graham cracker squares on dish. <br />
Spread each cracker equally with cheese. <br />
Top with one maraschino cherry.</h4></div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-20987781715923208522011-06-03T09:04:00.000-07:002011-06-03T12:30:12.538-07:00Egg Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sp.life123.com/bm.pix/chinese-egg-roll-recipe.s600x600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://sp.life123.com/bm.pix/chinese-egg-roll-recipe.s600x600.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Egg Rolls!!</div> Egg rolls are a delicious Chinese meal that many restaurants serve. There are many different types of egg rolls, such as spring rolls, vegetarian rolls, beef rolls, chicken rolls, and that's all I know of for sure. An egg roll is a thin egg-dough casing filled with minced vegetables and often bits of meat (as shrimp or chicken) and usually deep-fried. Many times when egg rolls are e on how to make served they come with soy sauce. As a desert for many Chinese restaurants there are often served fortune cookies. Here is a recipe on how t make an egg roll......<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span></strong><br />
<div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 pound ground pork</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 teaspoon ground ginger</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 teaspoon garlic powder</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 quart peanut oil for frying</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 tablespoons water</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 cups shredded cabbage</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 ounces shredded carrots</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">8 (7 inch square) egg roll wrappers</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)</li>
</ul></div><div style="border-top: #ccc 1px dotted; margin-top: 20px; width: 300px;"></div><div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"><h3><span style="font-size: large;">Directions</span></h3><ol><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Season pork with ginger and garlic powder and mix thoroughly. Heat mixture in a medium skillet, stirring, until pork is cooked through and no longer pink. Set aside. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In another large skillet heat oil to about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or medium high heat. While oil is heating, combine flour and water in a bowl until they form a paste. In a separate bowl combine the cabbage, carrots and reserved pork mixture. Mix all together. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Lay out one egg roll skin with a corner pointed toward you. Place about a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the cabbage, carrot and pork mixture on egg roll paper and fold corner up over the mixture. Fold left and right corners toward the center and continue to roll. Brush a bit of the flour paste on the final corner to help seal the egg roll. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Place egg rolls into heated oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels or rack. Put on serving plate and top with sesame seeds if desired. </span></li>
</ol></div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-59638640966350241892011-06-02T12:39:00.000-07:002011-06-02T12:39:26.840-07:00Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk CookiesMy Recipe!!! I have created my very own recipe for cookies!!These cookies are just like peanut butter cookies except they have chunks of dark chocolate in them. They are now officially my favorite kind of cookie!! <br />
I created this recipe last night, I was making some peanut butter cookies when my mom suggested I add chocolate to the. So, I got two bars of Hershey's Dark Chocolate and chopped them up into chunks and tossed them in the batter. Surprisingly the cookies actually turned out pretty well.<br />
For my Demonstration Speech at school my mom and I packed up the stuff I needed and I went to school the next day. I did my presentation and I was so proud of myself when I finished. I hope I aced it!! I am not going to give you my recipe because I want it to be a secret homemade recipe. But to see some cookies that look similar to my batch here is a picture...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jacobskitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/peanut-butter-chocolate-chunk-cookies-4b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://jacobskitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/peanut-butter-chocolate-chunk-cookies-4b.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-698785399950024152011-06-01T12:56:00.000-07:002011-06-01T12:56:54.248-07:00Sandwich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDoQOwxiN8lzEDj3kJSmB3YVJ4RTp0lRi_cZDGEdxRQ4grOjZ6xd1Wx_l2WtwZ5gJ-P_OREJmU9nr7WlFN_nSdTh5yS7WLhO2eVioXRoKlqhh7jXHBe4eX6g3VSGBCMtn_pvjJTDz-iCM/s1600/sandwich_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDoQOwxiN8lzEDj3kJSmB3YVJ4RTp0lRi_cZDGEdxRQ4grOjZ6xd1Wx_l2WtwZ5gJ-P_OREJmU9nr7WlFN_nSdTh5yS7WLhO2eVioXRoKlqhh7jXHBe4eX6g3VSGBCMtn_pvjJTDz-iCM/s320/sandwich_image.jpg" t8="true" width="281" /></a></div>Sandwiches!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Sandwiches are usually a lunch time meal on a hot day. Many sandwiches include meat, cheese, bread, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes. For an intense sandwich you may add olives, avocados, peppers, and many other things. Here is a recipe on how to make a ham and cheese sandwich...<br />
<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
bread( 2 slices)<br />
cheddar cheese( a slice or two)<br />
mayonnaise<br />
ham(a slice or two)<br />
lettuce(1 leaf)<br />
tomato(1)<br />
<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
Spread mayonnaise onto the bread, then place the cheese and meat onto the mayonnaise, slice the tomato and lettuce, then place both onto the h am and cheese, finally put the other piece of bread on top of the tomato and lettuce and you have a sandwich!!Enjoy!! Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-89071220853131203402011-05-31T17:39:00.000-07:002011-05-31T17:52:37.987-07:00Smoothies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doleprintondemand.com/DolePF/images/smoothies2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.doleprintondemand.com/DolePF/images/smoothies2.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div>Smoothies!!<br />
Smoothies are a delicious drink that are easy to pick up an go when in a rush. Smoothies are a healthy nutritional drink that tastes good. Smoothies are fruit and iced stirred together in a blender. Although they are easy to make here is a recipe on how to make them....<br />
Lemon Cooler Kiwi Smoothie<br />
<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
<ul><li>2 cups grapes (red or green, but I prefer red grapes)</li>
<li>1/2 lemon, peeled and seeded</li>
<li>1/2 kiwi, peeled (trust me, you must peel it or you will get the hairiest smoothie ever.)</li>
<li>3 cups of ice.</li>
</ul>Blend the ingredients in a blender until thick and saucy.Preparation time: about 5 minutes, yields about 5 cups.Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-21135510334847563262011-05-31T17:25:00.000-07:002011-05-31T17:25:40.507-07:00Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache.heraldinteractive.com/blogs/entertainment/the_assistant/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://cache.heraldinteractive.com/blogs/entertainment/the_assistant/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/salad.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Salad!!<br />
Did you know that the average amount of calories that salad contains is 106? Well, the reason salad has a high nutrition value is because there are all sorts of vegetables . Salad is one of the many nutritional meals that Americans eat. Salad is a healthy meal but in order for it to be good for you, you have to be careful on how much and what kind of dressing you put on it. A fattening dressing is bad to put on your salad. The best dressing to put on a salad is a nonfat, low-calorie dressing. A basic salad usually contains lettuce, tomatoe, carrots, and dressing. Although if you want to have a more flavorable salad here is a delicious salad recipe...<br />
<h2>Caesar Salad Recipe</h2><div id="callout-printoptions"><span class="recipemeta-label">Prep time:</span> <span class="preptime">30 minutes<span class="value-title" title="PT00H30M"></span></span></div><div id="recipe-intronote">If you have a concern about the raw eggs called for in this recipe, you can use pasteurized eggs, or you can coddle the eggs first by immersing them in boiling water for 1 minute, before cracking them open. If you don't have anchovies available, add a teaspoon of worcestershire sauce to the dressing.</div><div id="recipe-ingredients"><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li class="ingredient">1/2 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil</li>
<li class="ingredient">4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled, smashed, then minced</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 baguette, preferably a day old, sliced thin</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup freshly juiced lemon juice (plus more to taste)</li>
<li class="ingredient">4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon anchovy paste, or 1-2 anchovies, smashed and minced</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 eggs</li>
<li class="ingredient">Freshly ground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon or to taste)</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">4-6 small heads of romaine lettuce, rinsed, patted dry, wilted outer leaves discarded</li>
</ul></div><div id="recipe-method"><h3>Method</h3><b>1</b> In a very large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and garlic. Let sit for half an hour.<br />
<img alt="caesar-salad-1.jpg" height="133" src="http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/caesar-salad-1.jpg" width="200" /> <img alt="caesar-salad-2.jpg" height="133" src="http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/caesar-salad-2.jpg" width="200" /><br />
<b>2</b> While the oil is sitting, make the croutons. Spread the baguette slices out over a baking sheet (may need to do in batches), lined with parchment paper or Silpat. Brush or spray with olive oil (or melted butter, or if you want garlicky croutons, dip pastry brush in the garlic infused oil you have sitting in step 1). Broil for a couple of minutes until the tops are lightly browned. (Note: do not walk away, these can easily go from browned to burnt.) Remove and let cool.<br />
<em>The steps up until this point can be made ahead.</em><br />
<img alt="caesar-salad-3.jpg" height="133" src="http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/caesar-salad-3.jpg" width="200" /> <img alt="caesar-salad-4.jpg" height="133" src="http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/caesar-salad-4.jpg" width="200" /><br />
<b>3</b> Add anchovies and eggs to the oil garlic mixture. Whisk until creamy. Add salt and pepper and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Whisk in half of the Parmesan cheese. Taste, add more lemon juice to taste. The lemon should give an edge to the dressing, but not overwhelm it.<br />
<img alt="caesar-salad-5.jpg" height="133" src="http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/caesar-salad-5.jpg" width="200" /> <img alt="caesar-salad-6.jpg" height="133" src="http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/caesar-salad-6.jpg" width="200" /><br />
<b>4</b> Using your hands, tear off chunks of lettuce from the heads of lettuce (do not use a knife to cut). Add to the oil mixture and toss until coated. Add the rest of the Parmesan cheese, toss.<br />
<b>5</b> Coarsely chop the toasted bread and add (with the crumbs from the chopping) to the salad. Toss. Serve immediately.<br />
Serves 4-6 for a main course or up to 8-12 for a side salad.</div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-11338133835306485882011-05-26T13:06:00.000-07:002011-05-26T13:06:49.500-07:00Rice and Beans!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkvgt3dlLBrHDeqFr1AFug912okBqss1IEsgWGosVKs4WgqVBTyWus2FzQpPNzRdpA56t9-7OO7SG2U_OJiTxTsUsgk8hdb2MDaRBQrbtG5HDL1f_VGqexkrtGGLAyrY_suLR4_OdKLs/s1600/beans+and+rice.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkvgt3dlLBrHDeqFr1AFug912okBqss1IEsgWGosVKs4WgqVBTyWus2FzQpPNzRdpA56t9-7OO7SG2U_OJiTxTsUsgk8hdb2MDaRBQrbtG5HDL1f_VGqexkrtGGLAyrY_suLR4_OdKLs/s320/beans+and+rice.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Rice and Beans!! Rice is <span class="ssens"><strong>:</strong> the starchy seeds of an annual southeast Asian cereal grass (<em>Oryza sativa</em>) that is cooked and used <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">for food</span>; <em>also</em> <strong>:</strong> this cereal grass that is widely cultivated in warm <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2"><u><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: Verdana;">climates</span></u></span> for its seeds and by-products — <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3"><u><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: Verdana;">compare</span></u></span> <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wild+rice">wild rice</a>. A bean is <em>b</em> <strong>:</strong> the seed of any of various erect or climbing <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1"><u><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: Verdana;">plants</span></u></span> (as of the genera <em>Phaseolus</em> and <em>Vigna</em>) of the legume family other than the broad bean. Together rice and beans make a delicious mexican dish. Rice and beans is one of the many traditional Mexican dishes. Many Mexican restauraunts serve rice and beans as a side dish. Some may add buritos, enchiladas, tacos, or fajitas as the main course with a side of rice and beans.Be sure to check out Robbie34's World Travel blog on Mexico to find out more information on Mecico!! Here is a recipe for Rice nad Beans...</span><br />
<span class="ssens"><div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 teaspoon olive oil</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 onion, chopped</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">3/4 cup uncooked white rice</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 teaspoon ground cumin</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained</li>
</ul></div><div style="border-top: #ccc 1px dotted; margin-top: 20px; width: 300px;"></div><h3 class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;">Directions</h3><div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"><ol><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans. </span></li>
</ol></div></span>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-63846076603315623162011-05-25T12:46:00.000-07:002011-05-25T12:46:05.195-07:00Grilled Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://grilledcheesesandwich.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/grilledcheese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://grilledcheesesandwich.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/grilledcheese.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Grilled Cheese!!</strong><br />
Grilled cheese is a famous American dish that is so popular there are even competitions about it. Every year the Pike Place Market in Seattle holds a grilled cheese contest for whoever create the best grilled cheese. This years winner is Jason Ramos. He named his grilled cheese Fromage Blanc. Here is his famous grilled cheese recipe.....<br />
<div class="content_title"><strong>Fromage Blanc</strong></div><ul class="content_txt"><li>1 Tbsp Mt. Townsend’s Fromage Blanc</li>
<li>1-1/2 oz Grande Fresh Mozzarella</li>
<li>1 oz Sliced Emmi Gruyere</li>
<li>1 Tbsp sauteed leeks</li>
<li>2 Slices Macrina Batard</li>
<li>Unsalted Butter</li>
</ul><div class="content_txt"><strong>For the leeks:</strong><br />
Slice one leek thinly and sauté it over medium-high heat with 1 ounce of butter. Add a bit of salt. Saute until slightly browned. Set aside.<br />
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<strong>For the sandwich:</strong><br />
On medium heat, heat your pan (or griddle). Assemble the sandwich: bread-mozzarella- fromage blanc -gruyere-leeks-bread. Rub a stick of butter on the pan and place the sandwich down – swirling it around to get all the butter on the bread. Flip and repeat with the butter/swirl technique. Now that both sides are buttered, brown evenly and slowly on each side. Flipping repeatedly. Don’t rush it. Your patience will be rewarded.<br />
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Alaska is famous for there wildlife, including fish. Salmon is extremely popular in Alaska. Salmon is really good with lemon and seasoning on top barbecued or baked. Many may add a side dish such as salad, potatoes, pineapple, and more! Salmon in my family only is served usually on a special occasion. Here is a recipe to make salmon....<br />
<div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 lemon, thinly sliced</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">4 sprigs fresh rosemary</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">2 salmon fillets, bones and skin removed</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">coarse salt to taste</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed</li>
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in a baking dish. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. </span></li>
</ol></div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-28330354173394224542011-05-23T11:34:00.000-07:002011-05-24T12:37:20.956-07:00German Sausage<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.spaghettifactory.com.ph/sausage_images/german_sausage_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" j8="true" src="http://www.spaghettifactory.com.ph/sausage_images/german_sausage_logo.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3285005005_6bd437dfc9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="height: 217px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 217px;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3285005005_6bd437dfc9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>German Sausage!! </strong>German sausages are famous around the world. There are more than 1500 different varieties of sausage nationwide, including regionally typical specialities. Fresh sausage, scalded sausage, cooked sausage and ham are the four main groups of sausage. Germans eat about 67 lbs of meat and sausage products per person per year.</div>Germans have been making sausages for centuries using methods passed down through the generations. Each region in Germany developed different sausage-making methods which explains the numerous regional ham and sausage specialities. Such regional specialties as "<em><strong>Thuringian Rotwurst"</strong></em>,<em><strong> "Munich Weisswurst</strong></em>", “<em><strong>Nürnberger Bratwürstchen”</strong></em> or Black Forest ham are not just only eaten in the regions where they originated. They have also become famous and popular all over Germany and indeed all over the world.<br />
Depending on how they are made, sausages in Germany are called <strong><em>Brühwurst</em></strong> (scalded sausage), <strong><em>Kochwurst</em></strong> (cooked sausage) and <strong><em>Rohwurst</em></strong> (fresh sausage).In Germany 60 percent of all sausages manufactured are the scalded type Scalded sausage is made from raw pork or beef, bacon and finely crushed ice. These ingredients are finely minced in the cutter and mixed with salt, pepper and other spices, such as coriander, paprika, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom, depending on the type of sausage to be produced. The name "scalded sausage" (<em><strong>Brühwurst</strong></em>) comes from the fact that these sausages are scalded in hot water or steam. All scalded sausage varieties are fresh sausage products. The most common types of scalded sausage are: <em><strong>Fleischwurst, Bierwurst, Jagdwurst, Bierschinken, Paprikawurst</strong></em> and <em><strong>Zigeunerwurst </strong></em>(literally: gypsy sausage) and <em><strong>Bierschinken</strong></em>. <br />
You can purchase sausages in any nearby local food deli.<br />
Check out robbie34's World Travel website posted on Berlin, Germany where many sausages come from! There are so many cool facts posted on his website be sure to click <a href="http://robbie34-worldtravel.blogspot.com/">here</a> to read more about Germany and there cool towers, transportation, and beautiful views!<br />
<h2 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></h2>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-78425908956409488362011-05-20T12:52:00.000-07:002011-05-20T12:56:46.921-07:00Fettuccini Alfredo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://recipe.foohta.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/fettucine-alfredo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="http://recipe.foohta.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/fettucine-alfredo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"><h3><u>Fettuccine Alfredo</u> is an Italian dish that mainly includes noodles,Parmesan,(opt.)shrimp, and(for decoration) basil. French Bread can often be used as a side dish with the fettuccine Alfredo, many chefs may add butter and seasoning as a topper for the bread to get the rich Italian flavor that french bread holds.</h3><h3>Be sure to check out robbie34's <a href="http://robbie34-worldtravel.blogspot.com/">World Travel</a> website to read more about Rome, Italy.</h3><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">24 ounces dry fettuccine pasta</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 cup butter</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">3/4 pint heavy cream</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1 dash garlic salt</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">3/4 cup grated Romano cheese</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese</li>
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<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Add pasta to sauce. Use enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.</span></li>
</ol></div>You can purchase french bread in any local grocery store.To create the sauce for the french bread you will need melted butter(1 stick),<span style="background-color: black;"> </span><span style="background-color: black;">garlic seasoning(1-2 tsp.), and some may add balsamic vinegar(depends on how big the slice is for the measurement) for more flavor.</span><br />
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<pre>2 C. Mochiko
2 C. white sugar
1 T. baking soda
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cans evaporated milk (2-12oz.)
1/2 C. margarine (melted)
2 t. vanilla extract
2 beaten eggs
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Sift dry ingredients, mochiko, sugar and baking soda in a large bowl. Melt margarine and chocolate chips together and combine with evaporated milk, vanilla extract and eggs. Mix well and stir any ingredients until it becomes a smooth batter. Then pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake in 350 degree pre-heated oven. 45-55 min, cool, then serve. Do not refrigerate.Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-24356827011880905032011-05-19T12:44:00.000-07:002011-05-20T12:56:18.440-07:00LinkCooking Classics is now linked to World Travel!!! Right under the title "Cooking Classics" there is a link to World Travel! The author of World Travel and I will link some of our posts so I will do the information on the food and he will do the traveling! Every time there is a post that is linked to World Travel I will write that at the bottom of that post. So be sure to head over to World Travel after you have read a post that is linked!! Thanks!Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-44968940521423735822011-05-18T12:47:00.000-07:002011-05-18T12:47:35.730-07:00Microwave<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.appliancist.com/whirlpool-microwave-oven-hood-combination-baking-grilling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" j8="true" src="http://www.appliancist.com/whirlpool-microwave-oven-hood-combination-baking-grilling.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Out of the 5 people I have surveyed 3 of them said they eat most of their meals microwaved. Did you know that microwaved food is actually one of the most fattening ways you can eat your food? If you are someone who eats microwaved food all the time one way to improve your health habits is to oven or stove cook your food.Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-43962618925423979232011-05-16T11:31:00.000-07:002011-05-16T11:31:14.664-07:00SurveyI have my surveys back up!!!!I also added a new survey!!!Please vote!!!The surveys are at the bottom of this blog!!Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-61951862151384841442011-05-13T12:55:00.000-07:002011-05-13T12:55:33.954-07:00Read This!!!!!!!!Well, I was going to post about my surveys most popular food but since my survey is missing do to the technical difficulties of blogger, instead I will be posting about what I think about cooking. <br />
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Baking is very difficult, one mistake will jeopardize your whole batch. I am a young cook with many mistakes on hand. I am still learning. For example I can make waffles, noodles, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cake, cupcakes, jello, and pudding. But I can not achieve a chocolate chip cookie!No matter how hard I follow directions they always come out burnt, uncooked, taste weird, or too big or too small. My dad says that if I keep failing the chocolate chip cookie I won't be able to bake anymore!!Do you have any tips for me?Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-7918384355525537682011-05-12T12:51:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:40:38.214-07:00SurveyI have 2 new surveys up ,check them out and answer please. If you answer, the thing you pick might have a chance of being my next blog!Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-5674648100342800772011-05-12T12:24:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:40:38.250-07:00Cinnamon Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9l96FeWB1qiedm3o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" j8="true" src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9l96FeWB1qiedm3o1_500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>CINNAMON ROLLS!!!!!!!<br />
Cinnamon rolls are basically cooked, rolled cinnamon dough, (opt.) with raisins and/or nuts, topped with frosting glaze. If you are a cinnamon roll lover here is a recipe on how to make them.<br />
<h2>Ingredients</h2><h2>Dough: </h2><ul><li class="ingredient">4 large egg yolks, room temperature </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 large whole egg, room temperature </li>
<li class="ingredient">2 ounces sugar, approximately 1/4 cup </li>
<li class="ingredient">3 ounces unsalted butter, melted, approximately 6 tablespoons </li>
<li class="ingredient">6 ounces buttermilk, room temperature </li>
<li class="ingredient">20 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 cups, plus additional for dusting </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 package instant dry <a class="crosslink" debug="353 357" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/yeast/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">yeast</span></a>, approximately 2 1/4 teaspoons </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 1/4 teaspoons <a class="crosslink" debug="411 421" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/salt/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">kosher salt</span></a> </li>
<li class="ingredient">Vegetable oil or <a class="crosslink" debug="445 457" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cooking-spray/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">cooking spray</span></a> </li>
</ul><div class="ingredient"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Filling: </span></strong></div><ul><li class="ingredient">8 ounces light brown sugar, approximately 1 cup packed </li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon ground <a class="crosslink" debug="564 571" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cinnamon/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">cinnamon</span></a> </li>
<li class="ingredient">Pinch salt </li>
<li class="ingredient">3/4-ounce unsalted butter, melted, approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons </li>
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</ul><div class="ingredient"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Icing: </span></strong></div><ul><li class="ingredient">2 1/2 ounces <a class="crosslink" debug="697 708" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cream-cheese/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">cream cheese</span></a>, softened, approximately 1/4 cup </li>
<li class="ingredient">3 tablespoons milk </li>
<li class="ingredient">5 1/2 ounces powdered sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups</li>
</ul><!--concordance-end--><h2>Directions</h2><div class="instructions"><div class="instruction">For the <a class="crosslink" debug="8 12" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/dough/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">dough</span></a>: in the bowl of a stand <a class="crosslink" debug="38 42" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/mixer/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">mixer</span></a> with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg yolks, whole egg, sugar, butter, and buttermilk. Add approximately 2 cups of the flour along with the yeast and salt; whisk until moistened and combined. Remove the <a class="crosslink" debug="250 254" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/whisk/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">whisk</span></a> attachment and replace with a dough hook. Add all but 3/4 cup of the remaining flour and knead on low speed for 5 minutes. Check the consistency of the dough, add more flour if necessary; the dough should feel soft and moist but not sticky. <a class="crosslink" debug="497 501" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/knead/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">Knead</span></a> on low speed 5 minutes more or until the dough clears the sides of the bowl. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead by hand about 30 seconds. Lightly oil a large bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, lightly oil the top of the dough, cover and let double in volume, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. </div><br />
Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until well incorporated. Set aside until ready to use. <br />
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Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass <a class="crosslink" debug="982 992" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cookware-and-bakeware-materials/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">baking dish</span></a>. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently shape the dough into a rectangle with the long side nearest you. Roll into an 18 by 12-inch rectangle. Brush the dough with the 3/4-ounce of melted butter, leaving 1/2-inch border along the top edge. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the dough, leaving a 3/4-inch border along the top edge; gently press the filling into the dough. Beginning with the long edge nearest you, roll the dough into a tight cylinder. Firmly <a class="crosslink" debug="1477 1481" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/pinch/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">pinch</span></a> the seam to seal and roll the cylinder seam side down. Very gently squeeze the cylinder to create even thickness. Using a serrated knife, slice the cylinder into 1 1/2-inch rolls; yielding 12 rolls. Arrange rolls cut side down in the baking dish; cover tightly with <a class="crosslink" debug="1749 1760" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/plastic-wrap/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">plastic wrap</span></a> and store in the refrigerator overnight or up to 16 hours. <br />
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Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and place in an oven that is turned off. Fill a shallow pan 2/3-full of boiling water and set on the rack below the rolls. Close the oven door and let the rolls rise until they look slightly puffy; approximately 30 minutes. Remove the rolls and the shallow pan of water from the oven. <br />
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. <br />
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When the oven is ready, place the rolls on the middle rack and bake until golden brown, or until the internal temperature reaches 190 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, approximately 30 minutes. <br />
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While the rolls are cooling slightly, make the icing by whisking the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until creamy. Add the milk and whisk until combined. <a class="crosslink" debug="2595 2598" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/sift/index.html" s_oc="null"><span style="color: #1e7bac;">Sift</span></a> in the powdered sugar, and whisk until smooth. Spread over the rolls and serve immediately</div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-31179655859663150202011-05-11T12:35:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:40:38.284-07:00SurveyCheck out my survey at the bottom of this page!Please!Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-7845577884421865172011-05-10T18:30:00.000-07:002011-05-10T18:40:51.350-07:00Cupcakes<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cakejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/cw-pink-1_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 136px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 204px;"><img border="0" height="132" j8="true" src="http://www.cakejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/cw-pink-1_resize.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://whippedtheblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/pink-cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" j8="true" src="http://whippedtheblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/pink-cupcakes.jpg" width="200" /></a> <br />
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The other kind of "cup cake" referred to a cake whose ingredients were measured by volume, using a standard-sized cup, instead of being weighed. Recipes whose ingredients were measured using a standard-sized cup could also be baked in cups; however, they were more commonly baked in tins as layers or loaves. In later years, when the use of volume measurements was firmly established in home kitchens, these recipes became known as <i>1234 cakes</i> or <em>quarter cakes.</em><br />
They are plain yellow cakes, somewhat less rich and less expensive than <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Pound_cake" title="Pound cake"><span style="color: #0645ad;">pound cake</span></a>, due to using about half as much butter and eggs compared to pound cake. The names of these two major classes of cakes were intended to signal the method to the baker; "cup cake" uses a volume measurement, and "pound cake" uses a weight measurement.<strong> </strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #0645ad;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour<br />
• 1 1/3 cups sugar<br />
• 3 teaspoons baking powder<br />
• 1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
• 1/2 cup shortening<br />
• 1 cup milk<br />
• 1 teaspoon vanilla</span></span></span><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #0645ad;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">• 2 large eggs</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0645ad;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Directions:</span></strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape side of bowl with a spatula.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Add eggs to the mixture. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape bowl again. Beat on high speed for 1 minute 30 seconds until well mixed.</div>Spoon cupcake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full.<br />
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.<br />
Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.<br />
Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost with your favorite frosting recipe or decorate as you desire.Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-35315341651272939712011-05-10T13:01:00.000-07:002011-05-10T13:01:50.340-07:00Spaghetti<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://viprecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/1297848730-95.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="http://viprecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/1297848730-95.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Spaghetti is an italian food that mainly includes angel hair and tomatoe sauce. Here is some information about spaghetti.....</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Spaghetti</strong> is a long, thin, cylindrical <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Pasta" title="Pasta">pasta</a> of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Italy" title="Italy">Italian</a> origin. Spaghetti is made of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Semolina" title="Semolina">semolina</a> or flour and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Water" title="Water">water</a>. Italian dried spaghetti is made from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Durum" title="Durum">durum</a> wheat <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Semolina" title="Semolina">semolina</a>, but outside of Italy it may be made with other kinds of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Flour" title="Flour">flour</a>. Traditionally most spaghetti was 50 cm (20ins) long, but shorter lengths gained in popularity during the latter half of the 20th century and now spaghetti is most commonly available in 25–30 cm (10–12 in) lengths. A variety of pasta <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Dish_(food)" title="Dish (food)">dishes</a> are based on it, from spaghetti with <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Cheese" title="Cheese">cheese</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Black_pepper" title="Black pepper">pepper</a> or <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Garlic_and_oil" title="Garlic and oil">garlic and oil</a> to a spaghetti with <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Tomato" title="Tomato">tomato</a>, meat, and other <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Sauces" title="Sauces">sauces</a>.Here is a recipe for spaghetti...</div><div class="recipeGradHeading" id="recipeGradHeading"><div class="head"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span></strong><!--concordance-begin--></div></div><div id="ingredients"><div class="table-row-gray"><div class="column1"><div class="textarea"><span class="ingredientNodeIndent" rel="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNode" typeof="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:amount">1/2 lb.</span> angel hair, uncooked</span></span> </div></div></div><div class="table-row"><div class="column1"><div class="textarea"><span class="ingredientNodeIndent" rel="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNode" typeof="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:amount">1 lb.</span> extra-lean <span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:name">ground beef</span></span></span> </div></div></div><div class="table-row-gray"><div class="column1"><div class="textarea"><span class="ingredientNodeIndent" rel="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNode" typeof="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:amount">1 jar</span> (24 oz.) <span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:name">spaghetti sauce</span></span></span> </div></div></div><div class="table-row"><div class="column1"><div class="textarea"><span class="ingredientNodeIndent" rel="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNode" typeof="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:amount">4 oz.</span> (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.)<span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:name"> Cream Cheese</span></span></span></div><div class="textarea"><span class="ingredientNodeIndent" rel="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNode" typeof="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:name"></span></span></span><span class="ingredientNodeIndent" rel="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNode" typeof="v:ingredient"><span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:amount">2 Tbsp.</span> <span class="ingredientNodeInner" property="v:name">Grated Parmesan Cheese</span></span></span> </div></div></div></div><!--concordance-end--><div class="recipeGradHeading" id="recipeGradHeading"><span rel="v:instructions"><span typeof="v:Instructions"><div class="head"><strong></strong></div><div class="head"><span property="v:instruction"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"></span></strong></span> </div><div class="head" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span property="v:instruction"><strong>Boil</strong> angel hair noodles </span></div><div class="head"><span property="v:instruction"><strong>Meanwhile </strong>brown meat in large skillet. Stir in sauce and cream cheese; cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through, stirring frequently. </span></div></span></span></div><div class="recipeMakeItText"><div class="stdContBlock"><div class="textarea"><span property="v:instruction"><strong>Drain </strong>angel hair noodles</span><br />
<span property="v:instruction"><strong>Add</strong> tomatoe sauce, mix lightly, Place on platter; (opt.) top with Parmesan. </span></div></div></div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-61924227585068583812011-05-09T11:37:00.000-07:002011-05-09T15:33:49.163-07:00French Toast<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://pinchmysalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/img_6770-version-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" j8="true" src="http://pinchmysalt.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/img_6770-version-2.jpg" width="320" /></a>One of my favorite breakfasts is <strong><em>French Toast</em></strong>! To find out more about french toast I looked up the recipe and history of this delicious meal. Read the following to find out more....</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The popular history behind French toast is that it was created by medieval European cooks who needed to use every bit of food they could find to feed their families. They knew old, stale bread (French term "pain perdu" literally means lost bread) could be revived when moistened with milk and enriched with eggs. The traditional method of cookery was on a hot griddle prepped with a little fat (butter, oil). Quite like today. </div>Ingredients: <br />
<div class="ingredient"> -4 eggs</div><div class="ingredient"> -1 teaspoon sugar, optional</div><div class="ingredient"> -1 teaspoon salt</div><div class="ingredient"> -1 cup milk</div><div class="ingredient"> -10 to 12 slices white bread</div><div class="ingredient"> -butter</div><div class="ingredient"> -maple syrup or other syrup</div><h3 id="rP">Preparation:</h3><div class="instructions">Break eggs into a wide, shallow bowl or pie plate; beat lightly with a fork. Stir in sugar, salt, and milk. Over medium-low heat, heat griddle or skillet coated with a thin layer of butter or margarine. <br />
Place the bread slices, one at a time, into the bowl or plate, letting slices soak up egg mixture for a few seconds, then carefully turn to coat the other side. Soak/coat only as many slices as you will be cooking at one time. <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Transfer bread slices to griddle or skillet, heating slowly until bottom is golden brown. Turn and brown the other side. Serve French toast hot with butter and syrup. <br />
Recipe for French toast serves 4. </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Ali Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07707907071983814963noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1037784769224838757.post-89761024506465226762011-05-06T13:21:00.000-07:002011-05-10T18:03:46.431-07:00Mashed Potatoes Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/3/39/20070430191014!MashedPotatoes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" j8="true" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/3/39/20070430191014!MashedPotatoes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="ingredients" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin-top: 10px;"><h3>Mashed potatoes are my favorite food so I decided to share a recipe with you on how to make them!..........ENJOY!!</h3><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1/2 cup warm milk</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">1/4 cup butter or margarine</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">3/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient">Dash pepper</li>
</ul></div><div style="border-top: #ccc 1px dotted; margin-top: 20px; width: 300px;"></div><div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"><h3>Directions</h3><ol><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Drain well. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper; mash until light and fluffy. </span></li>
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