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Monthly Archives: August 2010
S’mores Granola Bars
S’mores Granola Bars 5 cups rolled oats or rolled mixed grains (I used a 5 grain mix from a health food store) 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup honey 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted pinch salt 2 … Continue reading
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Canning
I’ve been very busy this weekend. So far, I’ve canned Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Pickles, and Tomato Sauce. I started off with Pickles on Friday afternoon. We’ve recently moved, and my jars were hidden somewhere in the house where I couldn’t … Continue reading
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Fresh Garden Veggies
Look at my pile of loot, that came from my garden this year! This is my first year owning a garden and I had so much fun watching my garden grow. I learned that I don’t need to buy so … Continue reading
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Peanut Butter Popcorn
2 3.5 ounce packages microwave popcorn, popped (or the equivalent) 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup peanut butter 20 large marshmallows 1/2 cup salted peanuts 1. Pour popcorn and peanuts into a large bowl. Preheat oven to … Continue reading
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Microwave Potato Chips
This idea really makes me want my own mandoline, and having a mandoline would have been nice for making those pickles in the post below this one. I’m trying not to buy anything new for my kitchen, since we’re getting … Continue reading
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Pickles!
I had the best homemade pickles at a little get together that Ben and I went to yesterday. We had burgers, watermelon, Bacon Bacon! dip from Tastefully Simple, and salt and pepper kettle chips. The pickles tasted fantastic on the … Continue reading
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Watermelon Mojito
Watermelon Mojito 3 cups 1/2-inch cubes watermelon 12 medium to large fresh mint sprigs 6 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tbsp granulated sugar 6 oz. light rum 4 lime slices 4 mint sprigs Place watermelon cubes in a blender. Blend … Continue reading
Leek and Potato Soup
Ingredients from Julia Child 3-4 cups of diced peeled potatoes (1 lb.) 3 cups thinly sliced leeks, including the tender greens 2 quarts water 1 Tablespoon salt 6 tablespoons heavy cream or 3 tablespoons softened butter 3 tablespoons minced chives … Continue reading
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S’mores Cookies
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour ( I added 1/2 cup more) 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla … Continue reading
Cheesy Margherita Pizza
I love grilled pizza now. Until this day, I never knew how to start up a charcoal grill before. I’ve watched the Barefoot Contessa do it on her show a couple of times, but Ben finally taught me how today. … Continue reading
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Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas
Ingredients from Cooking Light Weight Watcher Recipes 8 points 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers 1 cup chopped … Continue reading
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Herbed Ricotta Tart
Weight Watcher Recipes Ingredients 1 (11-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough Cooking spray 2 cups thinly sliced green onions 1 1/3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh chives 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 … Continue reading
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Peach, Plum, and Apricot Crisp
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup crisp and 1/3 cup ice cream) Ingredients Weight Watcher Recipes 6 points * 4 1/2 cups sliced peaches * 2 cups sliced plums * 2 cups sliced apricots * 3/4 cup granulated … Continue reading
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Panzanella
Panzanella! Adapted from Everyday Food 5 cups crusty bread, cut or torn into one each pieces 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into one each pieces 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil, … Continue reading
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Blueberry-Rum Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients from Cooking Light * 1 cup fresh blueberries * 3/4 cup rum * 1/4 cup lemon juice * 2 garlic cloves * 2 tablespoons brown sugar * 1 tablespoon chopped sweet onion * 1 tablespoon white vinegar * 1 … Continue reading
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Quick-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients from Cooking Light Weight Watcher Recipes 7 points 4 quarts water 1 tablespoon kosher salt 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti 2 pints cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 … Continue reading
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