Allison's Kitchen

ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PEACHES,BASIL AND GINGER

2012-02-07T12:30:00.000-08:00

Wow Hi everyone, I have been gone from my blog for quite a while, but I'm back now so lets get cooking!
This recipe was given to me by one of the Disney chefs I work with I hope you enjoy it we did.
1/2 lb hard peaches (1 large or 2-3 small)
1-lb boneless skinless ck thighs cut into 1'' strips
2- Tab olive oil
2 Tab sherry
2-Tab chopped fresh basil
2-Garlic cloves minced
1- inch long ginger root grated
1/2-tsp kosher salt
1/2-tsp black pepper
Crusty bread or rice for serving
preheat oven to 400
slice peaches toss all in 9x13 pan except 1 Tab basil Roast till meat is cooked and peaches are soft about 20 min. sauce will be thin
serve with bread to dip and garnish with basil
Enjoy
Allison

TO DIE FOR CROCK POT ROAST BEEF

2011-11-26T13:18:00.000-08:00

Well with a name like this I had to try this recipe. This is so simple and very good make sure you have enough time for it to cook, because you have to cook it on low. and it takes 7-10 hours. Put this on early in the morning and by dinner time your house smells wonderful. This makes its own juice that you can thicken with a little corn starch, and serve with mashed pot and a side salad. Give this a try, it sounds a little odd but it is great.
1- 4 to 5 lb beef roast (any kind)
1 - pack brown gravy mix (dry)
1 - pack Italian salad dressing mix (dry)
1 - pack ranch dressing mix (dry)
Mix all seasoning together,rub all over roast, then just put the rest of the mix in the crock pot
pour 1/2 cup water, (That's all just 1/2 cup) down the side of the roast.
Cook on LOW for 7 to 10 hours depending on how big your roast is. The roast is done when its fork tender.
That's It This couldn't be easier,
Enjoy.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE EGG NOODLES

2011-09-23T18:25:00.000-07:00

Homemade egg noodles are the ultimate comfort food, very easy to make and also inexpensive. I remember helping my grandmother and my mom make these delicious noodles. Today I put all the ingredients into my bread machine and let it do all the work. Add a little more flour if the dough is still to wet.

2 1/2 cups AP flour ( plus a little more to work with)
1 pinch of salt
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup of milk
1 T butter (soft)
Chicken stock for cooking
Stir flour & salt, add egg, milk,and butter
mix together to form dough if dough is to wet add a little more flour
Knead for 5 min. Let rest in a bowl covered with a towel for 10 min.
put some flour on your work surface and roll out then slice ( I use a pizza cutter) let air dry for a least an hour.
Then cook in Chicken or Beef stock or even well salted water. they will puff and float when they are done. after about 5 min of cooking try one. If you use stock it will give the noodles additional flavor, but today I just drained mine and mixed them with butter, fresh thyme, celery salt, and S&P Yum Yum
Enjoy!

SMITH'S HOT DOGS AND GREEK SAUCE FROM ERIE,PA

2011-08-20T12:14:00.000-07:00

Well by now you all know that I love hot dogs. I thought I would tell you about Smith's hot dogs made in Erie,PA. These are one of the best hot dogs around, when we go to visit family we make sure we bring back plenty of hot dogs and Ox Roast (not really ox) for the delicious taste of the county fair. More on the Ox Roast sandwich later, right now we're talking Hot Dogs!!

These hot dogs are flavorful, made of the finest quality beef and pork, and are topped off with a "snap" with each bite. Smith Provision Co., Inc. is a manufacturer of premium quality wieners, sausages, deli meats, bacon and award winning hams located in Erie, Pennsylvania where it is owned and operated by the Weber family. If you would like to try your own Smiths hot dog visit the website http://www.smithhotdogs.com/ These nice folks will be happy to ship some to you. Erie also has Greek sauce, this is kind of like a coney sauce but this is much better in my opinion and has a little kick to it. Here is my family recipe for Greek sauce that my dad would sell in one of his bars he used to own in Erie. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Alex's Greek Sauce from Erie,PA

1 pound hamburger
2 chopped onions OR 1/2 tsp onion salt and 1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp sweet basil
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 small can tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
Put everything into a crock pot ( DO NOT BROWN BEEF FIRST) cook all day on low or 1/2 day on high. Enjoy on your hot dog!!

Enjoy!
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

Capt's Tavern Riverfront Grill

2011-07-10T13:49:00.000-07:00

Well we have added The Capt's Tavern in Daytona Beach Fl to our list of places to go to sit by the water enjoy a cold one,watch the sunset, and enjoy some food
.
This place has changed hands a lot of times, and this is the first time for us to stop in. We have heard some negative reviews about Capt's Tavern but as usual we decided to try it for ourselves.

We we're really surprised we sat outside on the deck overlooking the water, our waiter was nice, even though he corrected my pronunciation of Spanakopita You say potato I say... Oh never mind.

The food was good and the beer was cold, and the staff was very friendly. I did feel they were a bit over dressed black pants white long sleeve shirt and a tie. for being in Daytona and in the heart of all the biker bars on Main St.

It's a tropical place and we thought shorts and a tropical shirt would have gone more with the casual atmosphere. I hope the new owners stick around because we will definitely go back the next time we are in Daytona.

They have a lot of Greek items on the menu also. We had the Shrimp Ceviche and the Spanakopita. both were very tasty, the view as the sun was setting was great. So if you have tried this place in the past give them another try. We think you will be surprised. They are located at the end of Main St. across from Boot Hill Saloon and next to Boot Hill Cemetery.
115 Main st
Daytona Beach Fl
386-256-4945
http://www.captstavern.com/

ENJOY!!
Allison

PERFECT PEACH CAKE

2011-06-17T10:56:00.000-07:00

Wow is it Hot down here! It's been in the 90's and we need rain.
The snowbirds have gone north for the summer so it's pretty quiet where I live.
Our friend and neighbor Jeanie left the end of May but before she left she made this wonderful peach cake that she shared with us.
My husband enjoyed it so much he asked for more! I told him you can't ask for more when someone brings you something and he said" watch me" Ha! Ha! He LOVED this cake.
Jeanie was a real trooper and brought him the rest of the cake and also brought me the recipe (Thank You Jeanie) So here is the recipe for this Perfect Peach Cake I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did ( even though I didn't get much of it )

PERFECT PEACH CAKE:
2/3 cup butter or margarine,softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 Cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 medium peaches,peeled and chopped, or 3 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and chopped.
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan and set aside. In a large mixing bowl,beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. in a medium bowl, stir together the flour,baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternating with the buttermilk, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in the peaches by hand . Pour the batter into the pan. In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with ice cream.
Enjoy!
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

CARIBBEAN JACK'S RESTAURANT: DAYTONA BEACH FL

2011-05-21T15:45:00.000-07:00

We love to be outside as much as possible and if we're outside and on the water that's even better. So it only makes sense to find a restaurant on the water right?
Caribbean Jacks in Daytona is just the spot to be outside on a beautiful Fl day and enjoy the great food and fantastic water views.
We like to sit on their deck on the swinging tables. The weather was perfect this is our second time here and we enjoyed it again so I wanted to tell you all about it.
The atmosphere and the views of the intercoastal waterways are breathtaking. And we love to look at all the yachts in the marina.
Today we shared the Low country boil. $ 14.99 ( I think they only have this 1 day a week) we had to share because we had been stopping at a few places for appetizers, but if you get a chance to go try the chicken salad its wonderful, and the bananas foster is to die for.
They are open 7 days a week starting at 11:00 Check out the website for the menu and band schedule.
Before you head out check out the little gift shop inside the restaurant they have some great t shirts that are very colorful and will remind you of the fantastic time you had at Caribbean Jacks in Daytona Beach Fl.

The above picture is a view from the water taken from Caribbean Jacks website.
The website is www.caribbeanjacks.com

and the phone # is 386-523-3000

This week we're heading over to Sebastian to do some Treasure hunting I will tell you about some places over there that we love to sit outside on the water and enjoy a few cold ones!!

Enjoy!

Allison

EASTER BRUNCH

2011-04-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

I am a big fan of potatoes, and I love the Simply Potatoes web site http://www.simplypotatoes.com/ I have been making these hash brown breakfast cups for Easter for some time now, and I thought I would share this recipe with you for your Easter Brunch. We have to work this year on Easter this is a very busy time for Disney right now. but I hope you enjoy this recipe.

Ingredients:3 cups Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 pound ground Italian sausage

1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms

1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

2 cups (16 ounces) Better'n Eggs®

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 cup Crystal Farms® Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions:1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 12-cup regular muffin cup pan; set aside. In medium bowl combine Simply Potatoes, butter and salt; mix well. Press about ¼ cup Simply Potatoes mixture into each muffin cup lining bottom and sides. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

2. Meanwhile, brown Italian sausage in 10-inch skillet; drain grease. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Fill each baked hash brown cup equally with sausage mixture.

3. In small bowl combine Better’n Eggs® and Italian seasoning; mix well. Pour over sausage mixture, filling each muffin cup equally. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cup comes out clean.

BREAKFAST BISCUITS

2011-03-04T11:31:00.000-08:00

For a quick grab and go breakfast it doesn't get better than this! The kids will love these little breakfast biscuits.

1. Roll out Hungry Jack Biscuits very flat.

2. Spray muffin pan

3. Place 1 biscuit in each muffin cup.

4. Fry sausage or bacon and place small amount in each biscuit cup.

5. Sprinkle each with chopped green onions or chives.

6. Mix about 3 eggs together and pour equally over meat/egg mixture.

(Don't overfill.!)

7. Place shredded cheese on top of egg mixture.

8. Pinch biscuits in on top slightly.

9. Bake at 400 for about 15 min.

10. Enjoy!
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com/

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner team up for Save the Children

2011-01-21T13:14:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well, The rain is still coming down here in Fl but I still think it's much better than 10 below 0 and snow that my family in Indiana is having. As part of the Foodbuzz team I have been contacted to help spread the word about raising money for Save the Children and to rediscover the fun of cooking together… and do some good, too

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner ( Frigidaire.com ) are teaming up to inspire families everywhere to get together in the kitchen and start cooking together. Starting today, parents can join in the Frigidaire Kids' Cooking Academy to get great recipes. It's the ultimate parent resource,featuring daily tips, tasty recipes and how-to videos starring chef and TV personality Mary Sue Milliken. All designed to help involve kids in the kitchen.

When they do, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children to help make sure that more children have access to healthy foods. and promote healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States.

Plus, to help spread the word, everyone who participates will be entered for a chance to win the daily prize, a kids' apron set, and the grand prize: a new Double Oven Range from Frigidaire.
Here is my own Kid friendly recipe for you to try:

COFFEE MUG CAKE

1 coffee mug
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp oil

4tbsp. flour 3 tbsp choc. chips

4tbsp. sugar some nuts--optional

2tbsp baking cocoa small splash of vanilla

1 egg

Add dry ingredients to mug & mix well. Pour in milk, oil & egg & mix well. Add chips, nuts if using & vanilla, mix well. Place mug in microwave & cook for 3 min. on high. Allow to cool a little & tip out on plate if desired. Enjoy!!

So lets get cookin'! Head to http://www.maketimeforchange.com and get inspired to cook with your kids.
I'm also asking all of you to send this post to all your friends and family. Together we can help raise money for Save the Children. No Child should go hungry.

Thanks for all your help.
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com
Thanks to Everyone
Allison

APPLESAUCE BUNDT CAKE

2011-01-11T13:41:00.000-08:00

My Aunt Shirley gave this recipe to my mom a long time ago and I remember my mom baking this cake often, When we went to Erie last fall to visit, my Aunt brought this cake over and it brought back so many memories, It's super easy to make and I think you all will enjoy it as much as we do.

Applesauce Bundt Cake.

1 box yellow cake mix
3eggs
1-11/2 cups applesauce--cinnamon flavored is really good in this

Mix all together & pour half of batter in prepared bundt pan. mix 1/4 cup sugar with some cinnamon & sprinkle over batter, add rest of batter.Bake at 350 for about 50 min. or till toothpick comes out clean. I butter and dust the pan with sugar instead of flour. My mom added chunks of butter & chopped walnuts with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Dust with powder sugar when cool. Enjoy!!

Well it's going to be in the 30's again this week I really think i should move further south (Ha Ha)
Enjoy!
Allison
http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

BUITONI RISERVA SHRIMP AND LOBSTER RAVIOLI

2010-12-21T16:31:00.000-08:00

As part of the foodbuzz tastemaker program I received Buitoni Riserva pasta to try.

I have the Shrimp and lobster Ravioli with Garlic Butter Sauce, This is a Complete meal for two made with real Maine Lobster

Having owned a few restaurants my husband and I have tried a lot of
Lobster Ravioli, He's not even fond of the lobster ravioli that Carrabba's has and we love all of the food at Carrabba's, so i was surprised when after his first bite he said it was really good (WOW success!!),

I did have a minor set back with the boil in bag sauce a corner opened up and the sauce started coming out
I grabbed the pack out of the water as soon as I saw this and managed to save most of the sauce I did add about 3 T of butter to the sauce to make a little more.

I'm glad I was at the stove watching or I would be making my own sauce. The Sauce is a mild garlic and butter with herbs and very flavorful, the pasta is very tender and you could actually see chunks of lobster and shrimp in every ravioli..
This was a very quick and delicious meal that i would recommend to all of my friends and family, plenty of food for two people I might add a T of Cognac or sherry to the sauce next time but you don't have to I just can't stop playing with my food I'm always thinking on how to improve something.

Enjoy!
Allsion
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ENGLISH IVY'S RESTAURANT INDIANAPOLIS IN

2010-12-17T12:57:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, Sorry I have not posted in a while, we've had a lot going on this month.
We had to go up to Indiana, and I'm really behind. I wanted to share a great little restaurant that our nephews took us to right across from their town home. ENGLISH IVY'S is located in the beautiful Historic Saint Joseph Neighborhood, just a stone's throw from Downtown Indianapolis. Such a nice comfortable place. Great atmosphere,everyone was so friendly and the place was decked out top to bottom for Christmas this is a very reasonable place to visit with daily food and drink specials. I started with a Bloody Mary (This was a meal in itself)

We all tried something different, so much fun to share!

GRANDMAS POT ROAST (YUM!!)

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN (sorry about the pic that was a big Bloody Mary! ha ha)

PISTACHIO NUT CRUSTED TILAPIA

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

JUST SOME OF THE DECORATIONS.
Well that's all for now If your ever in Indianapolis In try English Ivy's, Oh by the way Much thanks to all of my family for putting up with all the picture taking before they could eat!!
ENGLISH IVYS
944 N ALABAMA ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
317-822-5070
http://www.englishivys.com/
Enjoy!
Allison
allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

Invite HORMEL to your next Dinner

2010-11-12T18:04:00.000-08:00

Hi every one, The weather in fl is perfect right now, Beautiful days cool evenings, perfect for entertaining.

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I received products from HORMEL.
So I invited family and friends together to enjoy a fall meal.
And i invite you to become familiar with all of Hormel's great tasting foods.
I made one appetizer, a potato and the main course and everyone brought a dish to share, I hope you enjoy my recipes we sure did and had a great time.
MINI PIZZAS WITH HORMEL TURKEY PEPPERONI MINIS:

Start with sandwich thins or you could use English muffins or pitas.

Add your favorite sauce, mozzarella cheese, and garlic salt. Top with Hormel minis bake at 400F till cheese is nice and melty, sprinkle with fresh pepper and fresh basil. The kids thought these little pepperonis were soooo cute.
ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC:

3 to 4 cloves of garlic chopped fine
3 T Fresh rosemary
2 T parsley
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 Hormel boneless pork loin roast
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine to sart then more for gravy
Preheat oven to 350F
Crush garlic,rosemary salt and pepper and Parsley to make a paste. Pierce meat in several places and press mixture into holes. Rub meat with remaining garlic mix and olive oil let set in fridge for at least 1 hr to marinate.
Put Roast in pan add wine and cook till meat thermomater says 160 Turning and basting with pan juice.
Remove roast and let rest about 20 min. before you slice it.
Meanwhile add about 1 can of chicken broth to pan drippings add a little more wine and cook and loosen all the bits from the bottom of the pan. Thicken with a little cornstarch mixed with water (about 2Tcornstarch with 2T water) cook and thicken adding more chicken broth or wine to make desiered consistancy taste and add S&P if needed
CHEESEY BACON POTATOES

Wow i can't tell you how many of these potatoes we use to make at our restaurants, every one loved them and we still make them a lot at home, these are super easy to make and you can make them ahead of time and heat on the grill or in the oven At the restaurant we would deep fry the skins then fill them with the stuffing but they are still wonderful just baking in the oven or heating on the grill.

1 potato makes 2 stuffed baked potatoes
so for every potato bake or microwave till just tender
slice in half while still hot hold each half in a kitchen towel and carefully scoop out the flesh be careful not to break the skin.
but both sides of potato into a micro safe bowl to this add 2T Butter and 2 slices of American cheese microwave till butter and cheese start to melt take a spoon and chop and mix potato mixture make sure cheese is melted all the way now scoop into each shell sprinkle with HORMEL bacon and chopped scallions or chives serve with sour cream.
Well that's it Thank you Hormel and Foodbuzz for a great day!
No matter if it's Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner a snack or your next party Hormel procucts have you covered
Enjoy!
Allison
Allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

Pace Picante Sauce Loose Meat Sandwiches

2010-11-02T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
As part of Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I was sent Pace Picante sauce (medium) to try, I have been making Loose meat sandwiches for some time and I decided to substitute Pace Picante sauce in place of the 1 cup of ketchup that I usually put in. Wow this made a difference I took these to a pot luck and everyone wanted the recipe! So try substituting Pace in some of your recipes and see what happens you'll love it!

Did you know that in 1904 while people across the country were singing "Meet me in St. Louis" hamburger sandwiches were capturing the interest of people at the St.Louis World's Fair? They now dominate the American sandwich scene and every family has its own favorite versions. So here is a recipe for a different kind of burger.

Serve with french fries,carrot sticks,milk shakes and homemade cookies yum

1 1/2 lbs.ground beef

3 tblsp. shortening

1 branch celery,chopped

1 large onion,chopped

1 green pepper,chopped

1/2 can condensed tomato soup

1 c. ketchup ( Replace with Pace Picante Sauce medium)

1 T. celery seeds

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp.pepper

2 T. flour

1 T. brown sugar

1 T. vinegar

1 T. prepared mustard (optional)

Hamburger buns

Brown meat in shortening if meat is lean, otherwise brown beef in its own fat. Add celery,onion and green pepper and simmer until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except buns.

Cook slowly 1 hr. Serve on bun.

Thank You Pace I love the sauce you sent me,

enjoy!!

Allisons Kitchen

HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE

2010-09-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

Another one of our favorite spots in Daytona is the Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse located inside the Hilton Hotel next to the Ocean Walk Shops

They have one of the best Happy Hours on the beach! From 4:30 to 6:30 they have $4.oo martinis and $5.00 Small plates and you can get a early meal for $19.95
We have been there four times now and the Bartenders are awesome. I usually get a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. This last visit we shared the Twin Filet 3.5oz each with crispy onion straws the Lobster bisque,and the Gruyere Gratin Potatoes This comes with homemade hot pretzel bread and rolls.Yum Yum I have to watch myself from filling up on the bread basket. We like to sit at the bar and enjoy the view of the beach through the panoramic windows.
Fantastic view. Awesome service and great food you can't ask for anything better, oh yeah! I almost forgot
YOUR ON THE BEACH!!!!
Enjoy!
Allison
allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

EASY APPLE CAKE

2010-08-25T08:49:00.000-07:00

Okay I 'm ready for Fall!

This has been one of the hottest summers that I can remember in Fl. when you go outside you just melt.

It's so hot I don't even feel like cooking out on the grill. We have been eating allot of salads and fresh fruit.

Now we are getting allot of rain, I went to the store and it was 98 then the storm came through and it dropped the temperature down to 76 Wow I made a beeline to Publix and bought what i needed for a apple cake.

This a a very easy apple cake when it's cool I like to cut it into bars and just grab a slice and go.
This made my house smell like fall was in the air even though we still had the AC on.
Remember how I was complaining last winter about the cold down here? We went from freezing to melting no in between.
I hope it will cool down a little, but at least today it's very cloudy so we may even cook out tonight.

EASY APPLE CAKE:
INGREDIENTS
2 granny smith apples (peeled and sliced thin)
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar ( use about 3 TB for sprinkling over apples)
1 TB baking powder
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tsp cinnamon
3 TB butter

MAKING THE CAKE:
Oven to 400F
Grease a 9x9 pan with butter.
Peel and slice the apples, placing in a bowl and sprinkling with the sugar to coat( the 3 TB) Let this set for about 15 min this will render some juice you want this so don't drain the apples.

In another bowl, mix the eggs,milk and vanilla and the 3 TB butter( melt the butter in microwave and cool slightly before adding)

Mix all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl except for the cinnamon.

Put 1/2 of the dry mixture in the pan. Layer apples over top. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Add the rest of the dry mixture. Then pour the wet mixture over top.

Make sure none of the dry mixture is on top.. you need to tilt the pan around and use a spatula to get the dry mix into the wet..

That's it Now bake for about 30 to 35 min.

Cool slightly before cutting and top with ice cream or whip cream.
Enjoy!
Allison
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PRODUCT REVIEW: KELLOGG'S FIBER PLUS ANTIOXIDANTS CEREAL

2010-08-10T17:10:00.000-07:00

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I received Kellogg's Fiber Plus Antioxidants Cereal to try.

I was a little surprised that Kellogg's sent me two full size boxes of cereal , my husband and I eat a lot of cereal and we we're both anxious to try these.

This cereal is available in Berry Yogurt Crunch and Cinnamon Oat Crunch both are delicious and a great way to start your day.
My favorite was the Berry Yogurt Crunch I loved the little yogurt bites.
The Cinnamon Oat Crunch had great cinnamon flavour. I not only had these with milk but also mixed them in with my yogurt for a nice crunch!
I wished my grand kids had been here to try these because I think they would have liked them also. Thank you Kellogg's for two great cereals we will be buying these often.
Enjoy!
Allison
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REVIEW: EGGO REAL FRUIT PIZZAS

2010-07-26T10:35:00.000-07:00

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program I received Kelloggs Eggo real fruit Pizzas to try and give my review of the product.

Well my husband and I are already a big fan of Eggo Waffles so we could not wait to try the fruit Pizzas.

Kellog's told me that they are a delicious combination of fruit and warm toasted granola on an oven baked cinnamon and maple flavored crust. You can bake them in the oven(5-7 min) or you can pop them in the microwave (1-1 1/2 min) I decided to bake mine.

It smelled great while baking, it had a nice crunch to the crust and the fruit was still plump and tart which went well with the yogurt and granola.

However, my husband and I exercise and watch what we eat so we shared this because they have 13g of fat and 62g of carbs (yikes!) This did not have enough flavor and the satisfaction for me to have this to often due to the high fat and carb count.

Allison

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BASIL AND PISTACHIO PESTO

2010-06-15T16:28:00.000-07:00

Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce. Its other two main ingredients are olive oil and pine nuts.
I like to make my basil with walnuts or pistachio nuts, here is my recipe for basil and pistachio pesto

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pistachio nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to have a smooth paste.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Directions
Combine the basil, garlic, and pistachio nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rest of the oil as needed.
Use right away, or put into a air tight container and cover with a thin layer of oil cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Or store in freezer for months. Keeping the thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto when storing will help to keep the green color
I love pesto over angel hair pasta, or put on chicken before grilling, or add some into your mayo for sandwiches.
Enjoy!
Allison
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THE SUNSET GRILLE AND RAW BAR MARATHON FL

2010-05-22T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
Just got back from a amazing vacation and found a new place to go in Marathon Fl
Great food, Awesome Drinks and a fantastic View

Makes the Sunset Grille and Raw Bar on the the new places to go the the Keys.Being from Marathon and growing up working at our family restaurant Adventure Island (Now called the Island ) what was the largest Tiki bar in Marathon at the time. I love Tiki Bars!! And this new one ROCKS!!

This is the best place to watch the sunset, sitting at the foot of the historic 7 mile bridge

The Service is top notch

the place is spotless, and i have not seen so many smiling employees since working at Disney World.This is a must stop when your in Marathon or on your way to key West.

The Sunset Grille and Raw Bar
7 Knights Key Blvd
Marathon, FL 33050
(305)396-7235

Well that's all for now. Check this place out!!
Allison
Allisons kitchen
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HOW TO CLEAN LEFTOVER GREASE

2010-04-17T11:24:00.000-07:00

I found this ricipe in my grandmothers cook book, I never knew you had to clean your grease. I just save all my bacon fat drippings in a jar in the fridge and use them as is. I'm going to have to try this.. If any one does this please let me know.
How to Clean Leftover Grease

Do you save your leftover grease in a can? You don't have to throw leftover grease from bacon, sausage, hamburgers etc. away. Reuse it by making your own lard, or add birdseed to make your own bird fat.

Back when we couldn't afford to buy shortening, we retified (cleaned) our leftover grease. Here's how:

1.Melt the grease that is in the can till it is loose enough to pour into a pot.

2. Add twice as much water as you have grease.

3. For each cup of smelly fat, add two table spoons of vinegar or lemon juice in half a cup of water and boil.

4. Boil the grease and water for about a half hour.

5. Let cool then refrigerate.

Once it cools the grease will float to the top and harden. Run a knife around the edge of the hardened grease and flip it out of the pot onto your hand. Some scum will be on the bottom, scrape it off with a knife. Now the grease is clean and reuseable.

Well this is a new one for me. I remember my grandmother always saving her grease but I don't remember her cleaning it.
Enjoy!
Allison
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GRANDMAS HOLIDAY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

2010-03-13T11:18:00.000-08:00

Grandmas Holiday Peanut Butter Cookies

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This was my grandmothers favorite Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe, I always remember my grandmother and my aunt Dorthy in the kitchen making these cookies and I always remember the big bowl that they made them in. When I went to PA. last August, my aunt gave me my grandmothers bowl, so I thought I would make some cookies,But i couldn't bring myself to use the bowl, I have it in a special spot in my kitchen, so nothing happens to it.

1/2 cup Butter(Soft)

1 cup Brown Sugar

3/4 cup JIFF

1- Egg

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 1/4 cups of Flour

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/4 tsp Salt ( adjust salt if you use salted butter)

Beat Butter,Brown Sugar, and Peanut Butter Then add egg and vanilla and mix well.

Mix flour, baking powder and soda and salt. Gradually add to peanut butter mix and beat till blended.

Heat Oven to 350
Shape into 1 1/4 " balls Then roll balls in some granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

With tines of a fork, press onto cookie in each direction, dip fork into sugar so it does not stick to your cookie.

Bake 9 to 10 min.
Cool for a few min. then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Do Not OVERCOOK!
Enjoy!
Allison
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Copycat Bonefish Grill bang bang shrimp by Todd Wilbur

2010-03-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp

Spicy Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (sambal sauce)

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
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1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon rubbed (ground) sage

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

8 to 12 cups vegetable shortening or oil

16 to 18 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garnish:

1 handful of mixed greens

1 green onion, chopped (green part only)

Combine all ingredients for chili sauce in a small bowl. Cover the sauce and set it aside for now.

Combine the beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl. Mix flour, panko, salt, black pepper, sage, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in another shallow bowl.

Heat shortening or oil to 350 degrees F. Use the amount of oil required by your fryer.

Bread the shrimp by first coating each with the breading. Dip breaded shrimp into the egg and milk mixture, and then back into the breading. Arrange the

coated shrimp on a plate and pop them into the fridge for at least 20 minutes. This step will help the breading to stick on the shrimp when they are frying.

When your oil is hot, fry the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on a rack or paper towels. When all of the shrimp have been fried, drop the shrimp into a large bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sauce over the shrimp and stir gently to coat. Stack the shrimp on a bed of mixed greens, then sprinkle the stack with chopped green onion.

*Serves 2 to 4 as an appetizer.
This is Todd Wilburs recipe that He created from scratch through many hours of trial and error. It is published in his book entitled "More Super Secret Restaurant Recipes" currently for sale at QVC.
We love the bang bang shrimp,and now we can make it at home, Thanks Todd
Enjoy!
Allison
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LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

2010-03-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

1 tbs. fresh, chopped garlic

1 tbs. fresh chopped shallots

2 tbs. white wine (preferably Chablis)

3 tbs. fresh lemon juice

½ lb. cold unsalted butter

1 pinch salt

Directions

1.Place the first 4 ingredients, into a sauce pan and simmer over medium high heat until the volume is reduced by half. Reduce heat to low.

2.Now slowly begin adding the pieces of cold butter (in ¼ inch squares), whisking continuously after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.

3.Add salt and strain sauce into a small pan to remove any solids. Sauce should be creamy and smooth. Serve immediately.
This sauce is fantastic with your fish, and very easy to make.
Enjoy!
Allison
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Panera Bread Five Onion Soup with Scallion and Gruyere Croutons

2010-02-21T10:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
Well today it's almost 70 down here, but we have had it so cold for Fl,
It's still been in the 30's
My friend Ron sent me this recipe, I love French Onion Soup. So you will love this recipe from Panera Bread.

Panera Bread Five Onion Soup with Scallion and Gruyere Croutons

3 large yellow onions, halved and sliced (pole to pole)
3 red onions, halved and sliced
6 shallots, halved and sliced
3 leeks (white parts only), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
3 cups scallions (greens reserved for croutons), sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 750ml bottle red wine
1 small bunch thyme (12 sprigs) cut into 4" lengths
6 quarts beef stock, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated

In a 12-quart stockpot, saute the onions, shallots, leeks, scallion
whites, garlic and a heavy pinch of salt in 2 tablespoons oil until
the onions begin to caramelize. Deglaze with red wine. Add the
thyme and stock to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat
to low, and simmer for at least 1 hour. Adjust the seasoning with
salt and pepper.

While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to broil. Toss the
bread coins with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and place flat on
a sheet pan. Toss the scallion greens with the Gruyere, and top
each coin with the mixture. Bake on a rack in the middle of the
oven for 3 minutes and then transfer to the broiler to lightly
brown the tops. The cheese should be bubbly. Ladle the soup into
bowls and top with croutons.

Serves 6-8
Source: The Panera Bread Cookbook: "Breadmaking Essentials and
Recipes from America's Favorite Bakery-Cafe"
If you are interested in more secret recipes just click on Rons cook book on the right side of my blog.
Enjoy!
Allison
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Groundhog Day

2010-02-02T00:00:00.000-08:00

Most of my family was from Punxy and the small towns near Punxy. So to tell you about various aspects of the Groundhog Day holiday, and how we've been celebrating it in Punxsutawney since 1886.

Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the holiday:

Yes! Punxsutawney Phil is the only true weather forecasting groundhog. The others are just impostors.

How often is Phil's prediction correct? 100% of the time, of course!

How many "Phils" have there been over the years? There has only been one Punxsutawney Phil. He has been making predictions for over 120 years!

Punxsutawney Phil gets his longevity from drinking the "elixir of life," a secret recipe. Phil takes one sip every summer at the Groundhog Picnic and it magically gives him seven more years of life.

On February 2, Phil comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's Knob - in front of thousands of followers from all over the world - to predict the weather for the rest of winter.

According to legend, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather. If he does not see his shadow, there will be an early spring.

No! Phil's forecasts are not made in advance by the Inner Circle. After Phil emerges from his burrow on February 2, he speaks to the Groundhog Club president in "Groundhogese"(a language only understood by the current president of the Inner Circle). His proclamation is then translated for the world.

The celebration of Groundhog Day began with Pennsylvania's earliest settlers. They brought with them the legend of Candlemas Day, which states, "For as the sun shines on Candlemas Day, so far will the snow swirl in May..."

Punxsutawney held its first Groundhog Day in the 1800s. The first official trek to Gobbler's Knob was made on February 2, 1887.

So the story goes, Punxsutawney Phil was named after King Phillip. Prior to being called Phil, he was called Br'er Groundhog.
By the way if your ever in Punxy stop by the Library and you can see Phil and Phyllis (That's Phils girlfriend) they live in front of the Library and you can watch them sleep and eat two of there favorite pass times.
Enjoy!
Allison
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Grilled steak with Chimichurri sauce

2010-02-01T12:29:00.000-08:00

Chimichurri is a sauce or marinade for meat typically attributed to Argentinian cuisine. but its consistency is really more like a pesto. The cool thing about chimichurri is that you can make it with almost anything once you get the idea. I’ve tried a few different recipes but I’ll share one with you here that my son gave me the other day. His wife is from Ecuador and instead of parsley he uses Cilantro

1 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
1 garlic clove
1/4 to 1/2 medium onion
Juice from 1 fresh lime
1/4 cup olive oil or more (You want a paste)
1/2 serrano pepper (optional, or use jalapeño)
Salt & pepper to taste

Put everything in your food processor and pulse (Except oil) then stream in the oil till smooth paste is formed rub onto your steaks ( My favorite is a Rib eye) let set till your ready to grill. I saved the leftover Chimichurri and used some the other day in my boiled potatoes like parsley potatoes but with a kick!
Enjoy!
Allison
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ROSEMARY BREAD

2010-01-18T09:08:00.000-08:00

I think the deep freeze is over for us down here in Fl. It was almost 70 yesterday, but today is cool again but not freezing, I lost a lot of my plants even though I covered them.
When my mom first got here bread machine we had bread coming out of our ears! She was a great cook and loved to experiment a lot, This recipe for Rosemary bread is excellent. Sometimes I make it without the seasoning and just have plain white bread and it always turns out great.
When I make bread in my moms machine if I have the time I like to set it on dough only and I take it out to let rise in my loaf pan and bake it in the oven.

1 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select white bread cycle and press Start.

Enjoy!
Allison
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SNOW ? In FL!!!

2010-01-10T13:41:00.000-08:00

Okay I give up, the joke is on us we are freezing are A--'s off down here. It's in the 20's at night and we've seen snow!!!! I've covered my plants but I don't think it will help, maybe for one or two days of cold weather but this has been going on way to long for us southerners.
It dipped below freezing last night but the worst is yet to come tonight. The cold assault on Florida continued Saturday night with reported lows of 21 in Lecanto, 22 in Weeki Wachee, 19 in New Port Richey, 26 in Wesley Chapel, 28 in Brandon, 33 near the Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg and 29 at Tampa International Airport. Just thought I'd share this bit of news with you all, I guess I should not complain to much when I talked to my dad in Indiana he said they have 12 inches of snow and its 10 below.
Well stay warm everyone if this keeps up I'm going to have to move further south. (Ha Ha).
Allison.
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SUPER-SIMPLE PUMPKIN TIRAMISU

2009-12-18T12:32:00.000-08:00

Never heard of Tiramisu? Well lets see where do I start,Tiramisu - Pronounced tih-ruh-mee-SOO. Literally translated it means "pick me up" or "carry me up". It is an Italian dessert that is sometimes called an Italian trifle, although it has a much lighter texture than a regular trifle.

Tiramisu is composed of a sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in a mixture of coffee (espresso) and brandy, then layered with a mixture of zabaglione and mascarpone.

Once assembled the Tiramisu is refrigerated for several hours so the flavors can mingle. Garnished with whipped cream, cocoa powder and sometimes cinnamon it makes a spectacular dessert.
Now finally, imagine that you have delicate white wings and are sitting on a fluffy cloud. You are experiencing the greatest dessert ecstasy of your life. You are in Heaven, and Heaven is in your mouth! Thats TIRAMISU!!

But today we are not going to make ordinary Tiramisu, no today we will make Pumpkin Tiramisu. Think of pumpkin mousse kissed with spiced rum, no scratch that lets think lighter. Imagine this very light almost-like-pumpkin-flavored-whipped-cream concoction on lady finger pastry soaked (no, more like "kissed") by Captain Morgan himself. Got that? Light, creamy, smooth lady fingers, the rich aroma of Captain Morgan spiced Rum? Okay now that I have your attention lets lets make this super simple pumpkin TIRAMISU.

THIS NEEDS TO SET UP OVERNIGHT, SO START ONE DAY AHEAD.

Beat 1 and 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream and 3/4 cup sugar until peaks form.

Add one 8 oz container mascarpone cheese, one 15 ounce can pure pumpkin, and 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, beat just until filling is smooth.
Line bottom of 9 inch diameter springform pan with 2 3/4 inch high sides with one 3 ounce package of ladyfingers, overlapping and crowding to fit. Sprinkle generously with spiced rum spread half of filling over ladyfingers.
Repeat with one 3 ounce package of halved ladyfingers and more rum be generous the lady fingers will soak it up!
And top with remaining filling. Smooth. Wrap tightly in plastic, then foil. Chill overnight. To unmold run knife around inside edge of pan. Release pan sides and sprinkle with 2 ounces crushed amaretti cookies.
If you have a hard time finding mascarpone cheese
as a substitute combine 1 package 8 0z cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons whipping cream, mix until blended and fluffy.
Enjoy
Allison
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ALMOND CRANBERRY BISCOTTI

2009-12-08T13:07:00.000-08:00

My husband and son love biscotti, I've never made it before so I thought I would give it a try. I found a recipe for almond biscotti in a old Womans Day magazine and I added a few of my own touches. If I would have known how easy this was I would have made it along time ago. This is definitely a keeper.

2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 T almond extract
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups All purpose flour
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled
1/4 cup crasins
Decoration confectioner's sugar

1. Heat oven to 350. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

2. Vigorously whisk eggs,sugar,oil, and extract in a large bowl until blended. stir in baking powder, then flour until combined. Stir in almonds and crasins

3. Spoon a third of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet. With floured hands (dough will be soft and sticky) I found a large spoon worked better. form dough into an 11x2 in-strip. Repeat with remaining dough, making 2 more strips Place about 1 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet( Don't panic if the dough starts spreading together just push them apart with your spoon.)

4. Bake 20 to 23 min or until firm and bottoms are golden. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack 5 min. then transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice strips diagonally into 1/2 in. thick slices. Lay slices flat on baking sheet.

5. Bake 12 to 15 min. turning biscotti over halfway through baking, until lightly toasted. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. if desired, dust with confectioners sugar before serving.

Store airtight at cool room temperature up to two weeks or freeze up to two months.
These freeze beautifully so you may want to double the recipe.
Enjoy with tea or coffee.
Enjoy!
Allison
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage

2009-11-21T12:16:00.000-08:00

I was watching the Food Network the other evening and I saw Giada make Sweet Potato Gnocchi so I wrote the recipe down and today I thought I would check online to make sure I didn't miss anything.
I was reading the reviews and it sure sounded great but the reviews weren't so hot..I was planing to make this for Thanksgiving this year.So I decided to come up with my own recipe for gnocchi and try it out before Thanksgiving.
I never made gnocchi before but this turned out real good. and the brown butter sage sauce was great.
1 large Sweet Pot cooked and mashed to make 1 cup
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cinnamon
dash of olive oil
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup flour to start then keep adding flour as needed to make a soft dough.
Serves 2

Turn dough out onto floured surface; divide into 6 equal pieces. Rolling between palms and floured work surface, form each piece into long rope (about 1 inch in diameter), sprinkling with flour as needed if sticky. Cut each rope into pieces. Roll each piece over tines of fork to indent. Transfer to baking sheet.

Bring large pot of Chicken stock to boil; Working in batches, boil gnocchi until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer gnocchi to clean rimmed baking sheet. Cool completely. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
To Make Sauce:
1/2 stick unsalted butter
3 Tab chopped fresh sage
about 1/8 tsp cinnamon
salt and pepper

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until butter solids are brown and have toasty aroma, swirling pan occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped sage (mixture will bubble up). Turn off heat. Season sage butter generously with salt and pepper and cinnamon.
pour gnocchi into pretty bowl pour butter over and enjoy! if you made gnocchi earlier lightly saute with a little butter to warm up then toss with brown sage butter.
Enjoy!
Allison
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Sorry about that first picture I had to take it with my phone, I need to charge my camera.

SCALLOPED POTATO AND HAM RECIPE

2009-11-20T11:27:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
4 cups italian béchamel sauce (white sauce)
3 cups cooked ham, cubed
1 cup cup onions, chopped
1 cup green peppers, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
5 cups potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/8-inch thick

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 175 C (350 F).
Combine italian béchamel sauce (white sauce) with ham, onion, green pepper, cheese and potatoes. Stir gently.
Pour into a buttered 13 x 9 x 2 inch casserole dish. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and continue baking for 1 hour.
Enjoy
Allison
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Copycat Papa John's Pizza Sauce

2009-11-08T10:21:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,
I'm blogging for the first time on my new computer, my other one died. This one is sooooo much faster, I guess the other one was dieing a slow death!
Any how I was going through some of my many emails (they really pile up when you can't get online) and my friend Ron Douglas author and chef of the Secret Recipe cook books sent me this recipe for Papa Johns Pizza sauce. So I wanted to share it with you.
Don't forget if you would like to order his book you can do so on my site just click on the cook book picture on the right of my blog.
Use this on your next homemade pizza or as a dipping sauce for
garlic bread.

1 (10 3/4-ounce) can of tomato puree
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 1 cup.
Here is a extra cooking tip for you.

Making Better Pizza Crusts:

Use high-gluten flour such as Pillsbury Bread Flour and Gold Medal
Better for Bread. Use 1 oz. dough portion or less per 1" pizza
diameter (for example, 7 oz. dough = 8" pizza). Store individual
raw dough portions dusted with flour in Ziploc bags in
refrigerator up to a week or in freezer up to a month. Bake on
pizza stone or pizza screen for crisper crust.
Well that's all for today.
Enjoy!
Allison
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-30T12:04:00.000-07:00

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND EAT LOTS OF CANDY!!!!!!!
ALLISON
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BAT WINGS

2009-10-26T10:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this recipe on BHG and I made it last year These were a huge hit at the party! My picture did not turn out so this is the one BHG had on there site. I may make these again for the grand kids this week when they come over but I not sure yet.
Ingredients
20 chicken wings (3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon five spice powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 recipe Swamp Dip
Directions
1. Place wings in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, ginger, crushed red pepper, five spice powder and garlic. Pour over wings. Close bag and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. Remove wings from bag, reserving marinade.

2. Place wings on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade (discard remaining marinade). Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Serve with Swamp Dip. Makes 20 appetizers.

Swamp Dip: In a small bowl stir together a 8-ounce container of dairy sour cream and 3 tablespoons coarse ground mustard. Garnish with fresh whole chives. Serve with bat wings.

Enjoy!
Allison
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Graveyard Gravel Recipe

2009-10-24T15:44:00.000-07:00

Graveyard Gravel Recipe: "Rated : Not yet rated
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Chill: 2 hours
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3 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash salt
2 cups tiny marshmallows
Unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with an equal amount of powdered sugar
Powdered sugar
Directions
1. Line a 9x9x2-inch or an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat and stir chocolate pieces, condensed milk, butter, vanilla, and salt over medium heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows just until combined. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Using a table knife or thin metal spatula, swirl marshmallows through fudge in pan until marshmallows are mostly melted. Cover and chill about 2 hours or until firm.
3. Using a small scoop, scoop fudge and shape into rocks (fudge will be sticky). Roll some in cocoa powder mixture and some in powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Makes about 80 pieces (2 1/4 lbs.)."
I saw this on Better Homes and Gardens website and thought this was Sooo Cute I'm going to make this for the grand kids this week when they come over.
Enjoy!
allison
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Travel Channel Travel Bug Sweepstakes

2009-10-24T09:42:00.001-07:00

CROCK POT CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND ROSEMARY

2009-10-22T10:15:00.000-07:00

Wow it finally cooled off down here a little, it was 50 Degrees when I woke up this morning. We finally got a break in the heat, last week the heat index was 105. That's a little to warm for October. So you know what happens when it cools down here I start thinking soup stew,crock pot baking bread etc etc etc...So dust off your crock pots and let the aroma of apples onions and rosemary fill your home because next week we will probably be drinking Coronas by the pool again.

Slice a large onion and saute lightly and put in the bottom of your crock pot.
Top with sliced apples about 2 large( I leave the skin on)
Top with cut up chicken (I use thighs)I think i used 5 and next time I'll brown my chicken before i put it in the crock pot.
Take one can of cream of celery soup and thin with a little chicken broth. mix a little chicken base in also to make the flavor richer.Pour over chicken.
Top with salt and pepper and fresh rosemary. cook Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Enjoy!
Allison
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TEA TIME

2009-10-21T09:59:00.000-07:00

I remember when I was little my mom was a great hostess, not only did she own a restaurant and a motel but she loved to entertain.
One thing I remember most were the little tea sandwiches she would make, she would go to the market and order bread that had been dyed red and green for Christmas then she would cut the bread out width cookie cutters and make little sandwiches with chicken salad, egg salad, ham salad etc.
Everyone just loved the sandwiches and thought they were so cute. and we always had extra in the fridge for late night snacking.
Well my Mother in Law and Sister in Law came to Fl for a visit this week, and there plane did not get in till 8pm so I made the little sandwiches cut out like fall leaves and a cheese and fruit plate and miniature desserts. We sat on the patio and enjoyed our cocktails with these little treats. I hope this helps with your holiday entertaining.
Enjoy!
Allison
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DO YOU LIKE CANDY CORN?

2009-10-20T09:52:00.000-07:00

Okay Tell me what you think. Do you like candy corn or not? I can take it or leave it, but I won't go out of my way to buy any, Here are some facts on this sweet treat.

For those of us over the age of 25, when you think of Halloween candy you think of candy corn, those sugary little spikes of Halloween cheer. They've been around for as long as I remember and even as long as my grandparents remember but did you know that they were invented in the 1880's? Who the first person to make these tasty treats was is unknown but the Wunderle Candy Company of Philadelphia was the first to go into commercial production. However, the company most closely associated with this wonderful confection is the Goelitz Confectionery Company. Founder Gustav Goelitz, a German immigrant, began commercial production of the treat in 1898 in Cincinnati and is today the oldest manufacturer of the Halloween icon.

Candy corn was originally sold in bulk containers like most foods products of the time. They were packed in wooden buckets, tubs, and cartons to be delivered by wagon and train over relatively short distances. Perishability prevented widespread distribution.

During WWI, Herman Goelitz, son of Gustav, moved to Fairfield, California to start his own company, the Herman Goelitz Candy Company. Their product? Candy Corn! The fortune of the Halloween treat would rise and fall many times as recession and boom, war and peace, affected the humble confection. Throughout the hard times it was the sale of candy corn that kept the companies afloat. In the sugar crisis of the mid 1970's when the price of raw sugar skyrocketed the company had to borrow heavily to buy sugar to keep production up. After the crisis the market plummeted. Many companies went out of business. It was demand for the candy corn that kept Goelitz from bankruptcy.

according to the National Confectioners Association, in 2001 candy manufacturers sold more than 20 million pounds of candy corn. Roughly 8.3 billion kernels! Very impressive for a product that has remained virtually unchanged for well over 100 years.

Perhaps best of all, everyone can feel comfortable about enjoying tasty kernel or two. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, candy is no different than a slice of bread, bowl of cereal or a cracker when it comes to causing tooth decay. Any food that contains sugar or starch can cause tooth decay – especially if one doesn’t brush and floss daily. So grab a bag of candy corn and enjoy. Just remember to brush your teeth after.

Candy corn has 3.57 calories per kernel
Halloween accounts for 75% of the annual candy corn production
Candy corn isn't just for Halloween there is also:
Reindeer corn for Christmas (red, green, and white)
Indian corn (it's chocolate and vanilla flavored)
Cupid corn for Valentine's Day (red, pink, and white)
Bunny corn for Easter (pastel-colored)
That's all for now.
Enjoy!
Allison
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BUBBLING CAULDRON

2009-10-19T09:46:00.000-07:00

Well I was going to move on from Halloween but it's soooo much fun.
and I have soooo many Halloween recipes.

1package (16 ounces) processed cheese
2cans (15 ounces each) black beans, well drained
1cup medium or hot salsa
1can (4 ounces) diced jalapenõ peppers, drained (optional)
2loaves (18 ounces each) round marble rye bread, unsliced
Pretzel rods
Cocktail rye or pumpernickel bread slices

Preparation:
1.Melt cheese in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in beans, salsa and jalapeño peppers, if desired. Carefully cut center out of bread, leaving 1-1/2-inch shell. Cut bread center into pieces for dipping.

2.Reserve 1 pretzel rod. Arrange remaining pretzel rods on serving plate to resemble campfire logs. Place bread cauldron on pretzels; fill with cheese dip, allowing some to spill over top of bread cauldron. Arrange bread pieces and cocktail bread around cauldron. Place reserved pretzel rod in cheese dip; serve immediately.

Tip: Use your favorite Halloween cookie cutters to cut scary shapes from the cocktail bread.
enjoy
allison
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PUMPKIN SOUP

2009-10-05T11:49:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine was on a trip to Aruba and she ate at Boonoonoonoos and she had the best ever Pumpkin Soup! The restaurant was kind enough to share the recipe. I have not tried this yet but now is the time.

BOONOONOONOOS CARIBBEAN BISTRO,ARUBA
Pumpkin
Gouda Cheese
Heavy Cream
Salt & Pepper

Cut the pumpkin and take out the seeds. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes. Boil the cubes until they are soft. Separate the boiling water and boiled pumpkin, and blend the pumpkin-meat. Put the blended pumpkin in a pan and add heavy cream, black pepper and salt (to taste). Finish the blended pumpkin with boiled water to get a creamy soup. Top with shredded Gouda cheese and add the Caribbean touch by adding sugar to taste.

To really show off this dish, empty the inside of a pumpkin and pour the soup into the shell. This makes a beautiful dinner center piece.
Enjoy
Allison

HALLOWEEN IS COMING

2009-10-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

Okay folks, dust off your brooms Halloween is on its way!!!
So here is some Halloween trivia for you.

Jack o’ lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.

Halloween was brought to North America by immigrants from Europe who would celebrate the harvest around a bonfire, share ghost stories, sing, dance and tell fortunes.

Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America

The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human.

Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States

If you see a spider on Halloween, it is the spirit of a loved on watching over you.

Halloween is on October 31st, the last day of the Celtic calendar. It was originally a pagan holiday, honoring the dead. Halloween was referred to as All Hallows Eve and dates back to over 2000 years ago.
Well that's all for now more later as I get into the "Spirit" of things.

2009-09-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

We were on our way back to Fl from Pa and had been to a funeral and we we're both mentally and physically exhausted.

We travel from fl to Indiana and pa quite often and have always seen the sign for the Smoke House but never stopped till now.

First we just checked into a king size room then we we're sitting outside and saw the cabins we immediately went to the office and we upgraded to a cabin.

A huge king size bed massive stone fireplace Jacuzzi and full kitchen a outdoor grill and rocking chairs on the front porch. We we're going to go to the smokehouse rest for dinner but we ended up walking next door to the liquor store and Piggley Wiggley and bought steaks and cooked out.

We enjoyed the evening so much we stayed another day and went to the town of Seweanne and looked at the quaint gift shops and had lunch then went across the street from the Lodge to the Winery. Then we cooked out again and enjoyed a blazing fire in the fireplace. We would definitely recommend this as a 2 day getaway.. And I will be recommending this Lodge to everyone on my blog http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com/
We will try the restaurant next time but we did buy alot of homemade BBQ sauce and some fudge.

If your ever going through Tennessee stop at this quaint spot.

Enjoy!

Allison

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POTICA ( NUT ROLL)

2009-08-14T11:49:00.000-07:00

Wow it's crazy hot down here, don't even feel like going outside let alone baking , but we worked out in our yard planted some new palm trees and I made some Nut Roll.

Potica Slovenian Nut Bread, pronounced (paw teet zah) is a traditional Slovenian holiday treat.

It is known from Croatia to Poland.

Every Christmas I looked forward to having nut roll I think we only had it at Christmas and Easter so we really looked forward to this treat. My Grandmother would grind the nuts in a meat grinder but today thank God for food processors. The recipe is a little labor intensive but, the recipe makes five loaves, so an afternoon spent kneading and baking produces enough sweet and nutty bread to share with friends and family they freeze well also in case you don't want to share.

Potica

DOUGH

2 cups milk

2 packages (7 grams each) active dry yeast

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, beaten

7 cups flour,plus more for rolling out the dough

FILLING

2 pounds walnuts, finely ground

2 cups sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs, beaten

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 cups milk

EGG WASH

1 egg, beaten

Make the Dough:

1. Scald the milk in the microwave by heating it almost to a boil (about 1 to 2 min.), then let it cool until it is lukewarm ( this helps the dough rise).

2. Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of the lukewarm milk.

3. In a large bowl beat the softened butter,the sugar,and the salt with an electric mixer on medium until its's light and fluffy, about 2 min. Add the eggs and beat to combine them. Add one third of the yeast mixture and 1 cup of flour, and beat until combined.

Repeat twice. Scrape the beaters clean. Add 1 1/3 cups of flour and 1/3 cup of the lukewarm milk and mix well by hand with a wooden spoon. Repeat twice with the remaining flour and milk.

4. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead until it's elastic, about 10 min, adding more flour if needed. Place the dough in a large, greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 2 hours.

MAKE THE FILLING:

While the dough is rising, combine all of the filling ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not let the mixture boil or the bottom will scorch. Then transfer the filling to a large bowl, where it will thicken further as it cools.

ASSEMBLE THE LOAVES:

1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into five equal parts.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece into a roughly 12 in square ( keep the other pieces covered with plastic wrap until you're ready to use them). The dough will be thin and very supple. Spread on fifth of the filling ( about 1 1/3 cup) over the dough, leaving a 1 inch margin along the edges. Starting from one side, tightly roll the dough into a log shaped loaf, then pinch the ends closed and tuck them under.

3. Lay the loaf seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet ( you'll need two). Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, leaving 4 to 5 inches of space between each Loaf on the baking sheets. Cover the loaves with a dry towel and let rise for 30 min.

BAKE THE LOAVES

1.While the loaves are rising, heat the oven to 350 and place the racks in the lower middle and upper middle positions.

2. Brush the loaves with the egg wash, Bake them for 30 min, rotate the pans, then bake for another 25 to 20 min. or until the loaves are golden brown. Some of the loaves may split while baking. Cool the loaves on wire racks before cutting them makes 5 12 inch loaves.

I did not put raisins in the recipe because the original recipe does not call for them but my mom and grandmother always put them in. Also they would make the same roll but instead of using walnuts they would make a poppy seed filling.

Well this recipe should keep you all busy for a while,

I 'm going back to make more jewelry.

enjoy!

Allison

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BACK PORCH RESTAURANT LAKE ALFRED FL

2009-08-01T11:32:00.000-07:00

Hi every one i hope your enjoying your summer, We have been busy making our jewelry now for the fall craft shows but we took some time to get away this week to Daytona Beach the ocean breeze was wonderful and very relaxing.

I wanted to tell you about a restaurant that we love to go to in Lake Alfred Fl

The Back Porch.

The back porch is on the Red Barn Antiques property which feature unique gifts and antiques and also a garden shop. In the fall you have to come out to walk around the garden and see all the huge ( did I say HUGE) mums.

The Restaurant is only open for lunch 11-3 Tuesday -Saturday.

The menu is unique, when you come in grab a menu and a pencil and head for a open table.

Select a Soup a Salad a Sandwich and a dessert from a number of different options, plus different specials every day. Then your meal is delivered to your table in a picnic basket.

After lunch enjoy the antiques and the flowers.

They also have Beer and Wine but I'm partial to the spiced ice tea they make ( One of the few times I don't have a Corona in my hand Ha Ha.)

6695 State Rd 557ALake Alfred, FL 33850(863) 956-2227

Hope you get to check this one out some time.

Well back to making some amethyst jewelry

Enjoy!

Allison

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My Moms Easy Swedish Meatballs

2009-07-13T11:26:00.000-07:00

I just loved my moms Swedish Meatballs She would make her own meatballs and sauce with lots of fresh dill from the garden, and serve them over butter noodles yummo! Well today I don't have a lot of time to cook everything from scratch but you can still have a great meal in no time with this recipe,
I made these the other day for a pot luck we we're having for one of our friends that's moving away. So give this a try and let me know how you like them.
1 Bag of already cooked meatballs
1 Bag of wide butter noodles

Start by sauteing one med onion chopped in butter till soft,
Add 1 clove of garlic chopped and stir ( don't over cook)
Add 1 Lg can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
Add 1 bullion cube or 1 tsp of chicken base
Add 1/4 cup of sherry
Stir till well blended
Add 1 T dill
Add 1 small can of mushroom pieces liquid and all
add 1/2 of the soup can of milk
put in your frozen meatballs and simmer on low for about an hour to let the flavours come together.
Meanwhile cook your noodles drain then toss with butter some more dill and a little garlic salt to taste.
just before serving turn off the heat from the meatballs and add about 2 T sour cream stir till well blended
Put noodles in large bowl or large crock pot make a well in the center and add the meatballs and sauce top with some fresh chopped parsley and Enjoy! I didn't put down salt and pepper but season to your liking after you taste because the soup and the chicken base have a lot of salt in them already.
Enjoy!
Allison
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ARTIC ORANGE PIE

2009-07-01T09:20:00.001-07:00

This is such a cool and refreshing pie and very easy to make My mom would make alot of cold pies in the summer. I hope you enjoy this.

Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and orange juice concentrate until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; pour into crust. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer about 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with oranges. Yield: 8 servings. ENJOY
Allison
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7UP BUNDT CAKE

2009-06-30T15:48:00.000-07:00

Well its in the 90's down here in Fl and I'm making a bundt cake!!! I'm going to cook out tomorrow, to hot to have the oven on but the cake sure did make the house smell great!

Hope you enjoy this maybe its a little cooler in your neck of the woods.

1 1/2 c Margarine or butter
3 c Sugar
5 Eggs
3 c Flour
2 tb Lemon extract
3/4 c 7-up

Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Add flour. Beat in lemon extract and 7-Up. Pour batter into well greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325~. for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack before moving from pan. You can make a glaze for this cake or simply sprinkle with powder sugar. Source: family friend

enjoy!

Allison

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Garlic and Rosemary Steak

2009-06-02T18:00:00.000-07:00

Garlic and Rosemary Steak

Ingredients And Procedures

2 tb Olive oil

1/2 c Soy sauce

1/4 c Balsamic vinegar OR

-red wine vinegar 8 lg Garlic cloves, minced

4 ts Dried roasemary, crumbled

1 2-inch-thick top sirloin

-steak (about 3 1/2 lbs.) Combine first five ingredients , pour into a liquid tight container or plastic bag, then add steak. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Bring steak to room temperature. Preheat broiler 5 minutes. Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Transfer marinade to heavy saucepan. Broil steak to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side for rare. (125 degrees.) Transfer to platter. Let stand 10 minutes. Bring marinade to a boil. Thinly slice steak across grain. Arrange on platter. Serve, passing marinade separately. Source: Bon Appetit, October 1991 * The Polka Dot Palace BBS 1-201-822-3627 Posted by FAYLEN

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Enjoy!

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"Olive Garden Chicken Crostina"

2009-06-01T17:12:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, Just got a email from Ron Douglas The Chef and author of Recipe Secrets The cookbook I've been telling you about, and he sent me a recipe from the Olive Garden

"Olive Garden's Chicken Crostina begins with tender chicken breaststhat have been marinated in olive oil and rosemary then lightlybreaded. The chicken is sautéed with fresh garlic and diced Romatomatoes in a creamy garlic-butter sauce and served over linguinepasta. A crust of breadcrumbs, finely shredded potatoes, herbs, andParmesan, mozzarella and Romano cheeses - for which the dish isnamed - crowns the chicken with a golden brown layer."

Serves 6Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 cups & 1 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp salt

1 Tbsp pepper

1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

1 Tbsp roasted garlic, minced

1 cup white wine

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

5 Tbsp olive oil

1 lb linguine

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup roma tomatoes, cored & diced

2 Tbsp parsley, chopped

Potato Crust

1 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

1 small potato, peeled & grated

Salt & pepper to taste

Procedures

MIX all ingredients for Potato Crust in a bowl and set aside.

MIX 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish.

Dredge chicken in the mixture, shaking off any excess.

Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet.

Cook chicken breasts 2 at a time over medium-high heat until golden brown and crisp, or until internal temperature reaches 165� F.

Add more oil for each batch as necessary.

PLACE cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet or dish and top with potato crust mixture.

Transfer baking sheet to a pre-heated broiler until golden brown (1-2 minutes).

COOK pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

HEAT 2 Tbsp oil in a sauce pan. Add roasted garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1 Tbsp of flour and wine and bring to a boil. Add cream, parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp parsley, and tomatoes. Sauce is done when it is bubbling throughout and begins to thicken.

COAT pasta with sauce, then top with chicken and remaining sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.

This is a Copycat Recipe from his book

Enjoy!

Allison

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Banana Push-Ups

2009-05-30T07:49:00.000-07:00

Okay it's really hot down here in Fl and the grand kids are wanting some ice cream so here is a great one for Summer and its good for the kids! Thought I'd share a Tropical picture with you.

2 lg Bananas, Cut Up
1/2 c Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
1 c Plain Yogurt
6 oz Frozen Orange Juice
-Concentrate (1 Can) 1 c Water
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and whirl until foamy. pour into paper cups and freeze. Push up from the bottom of the cup.

The Kids love this one and I do also.

Enjoy!

Allison

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APPLE PAN DOWDY

2009-05-25T17:25:00.000-07:00

Wanted to share a quick and easy apple recipe with you. It's funny I'm sitting here at it was 89 today. I think we're going to have a very hot summer here in FL. But any way 89 and I'm thinking of fall so here is a Apple recipe that I know you will Enjoy.

Apple Pan Dowdy

Ingredients And Procedures

1/2 c Brown Sugar 1 x Egg, beaten

1/4 c Chopped Walnuts 4 ts Baking Powder

1/4 c Raisins 1/2 ts Salt

3 c Apples, sliced 1 c Milk

1/4 c Butter, softened 2 1/4 c Flour

2/3 c Sugar

Preheat oven 350 deg F. In bottom of buttered baking dish, sprinkle some brown sugar, nuts, and raisins. Layer in apples and remaining brown sugar. Cream butter, add sugar gradually, then add beaten egg. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Combine creamed mix, dry ingredients and milk alternately till smooth. Pour batter over apples. Bake 35-40 minutes. Turn over on plate with apple side up. Serve with topping (whipped cream, etc.) -----

Enjoy!

Allison

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ARTICHOKE DIP

2009-05-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

here is a recipe from my new website http://kitchenrecipesite.com/ where you can go for free recipes . Rate and share them with your friends I hope you enjoy this neew site it's still a site in progress. so maybe some kinks but the recipes are all working.

Ingredients
14
oz
artichoke hearts, 1 cn, *
1/4
cup
parmesan cheese, grated
1/4
cup
romano cheese, grated
1
cup
mozzarella cheese, shredded
1
each
garlic clove, small, minced
1/2
cup
mayonnaise
1
paprika
Directions:
* The artichoke hearts should not be marinated artichoke Hearts. Justthe plain ones.Rinse and rain the artichoke hearts, then remove and discard the fuzzychokes. Chop the artichoke hearts. Mix all of the ingredients, blendingwell and place in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Dust the top of themixture lightly with paprika. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 25 minutes andserve hot in a chafing dish.Makes about 3 cups of dip.SUGGESTED DIPPERS: French Or italian Bread, Water Crackers, Snow Peas,carrots, Salami Slices, Seafood Chunks

enjoy!

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Muffin Mix Challenge Winners

2009-05-19T18:20:00.000-07:00

Muffin Mix Challenge Winners: "And...We've Got a Winner!
Out of recipes submitted from around the country, Brenda Marie Watts of Gaffney, S. Carolina, earned top honors as the grand prize winner with her Strawberry Streusel Cheesecake Tart in the Martha White® Muffin Mix Challenge™. The recipe competition was the first-ever held by Martha White based solely on the use of muffin mixes."

Strawberry Streusel Cheesecake Tart
Ingredients
Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Crust
2 (7 oz.)
packages Martha White® Strawberry Muffin Mix
6
tablespoons cold butter
Filling
2 (8 oz.)
packages cream cheese, softened
1/2
cup sugar
2
tablespoons Martha White® All-Purpose Flour
1
egg
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1 (21 oz.)
can strawberry pie filling and topping
1/2
cup chopped walnuts

Preparation Directions
1.
HEAT oven to 350º F. Spray bottom and sides of 10 to 11-inch springform pan with no-stick cooking spray. Combine muffin mix and butter in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 1/3 cups crumb mixture; place in refrigerator. Press remaining crumbs in bottom and partially up sides of prepared pan. Place pan on cookie sheet; bake 10 minutes.
2.
COMBINE cream cheese, sugar, flour, egg and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until creamy and smooth.
3.
SPOON cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked crust; spread gently. Spoon pie filling evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs and chopped walnuts.
4.
BAKE 40 to 45 minutes longer, or until light golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes. Chill 2 hours or overnight.
5.
REMOVE sides from springform pan; place on serving plate. Cut into wedges. Store in refrigerator.
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 55 min
Serving size: 12 servings

I saw this recipe on Martha Whites website and it looked so good I had to post it for you!!

If anyone makes this before I do be sure to let me know if it tastes as good as it looks.

Enjoy!

Allison

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THE SPIRITS, AND ALCOHOL101

2009-05-18T14:16:00.000-07:00

"THE SPIRITS, AND ALCOHOL 101"
The spirits, and alcohol 101 In simplistic terms, spirits are alcoholic beverages that are not wines, liqueurs, or beers. Spirits include distilled beverages, such as rum, scotch whisky, gin, and vodka. Spirits generally have a higher alcoholic content than wines, beers and liqueurs.

Alcoholic content for spirits is measured in proof, expressed as a percentage of volume of water to alcohol. The term originated in an interesting way courtesy of the British.
As we know, gun powder explodes when ignited. The British found that if gunpowder was mixed with a mixture of alcohol and water, it would burn, but only if a specific amount of alcohol was mixed with the water and no less. If even the slightest amount of water above the limit was added, the gunpowder would not burn.

The British learned to use this text as a means of checking the alcoholic content of spirits. If the spirit burned, they said it was "proof" That the spirit contained and adequate quantity of alcohol. In the United States, proof of a spirit is two times the percent of alcohol, by volume or weight.
So, if a spirit contains 50 percent alcohol, the proof is 100 (2x50). It is important to know whether alcohol content is based on alcohol by volume or alcohol by weight.
A spirit that is 50 percent alcohol by weight contains more alcohol that a spirit that is 50 percent alcohol by volume. This is because alcohol is lighter that water, so it takes more alcohol to equal water weight.

Wines have less alcohol (7 to 14 percent) than spirits, and beers generally have the lowest alcoholic content ( from 2.5 to 8 percent). Spirits may range widely, from 50 to 190 proof, depending on the type of spirit and the brand. So, now when you make your next trip to the Liquor Store you will have a better understanding of Spirits,Alcohol Beer and Wine.

But if your like me you'll enjoy your cocktail even without this knowledge. Hey I just finished this at 5:00 Cocktail time!!! Cheers. Allison Allison's Kitchen http://allisonskitchen.blogspot.com

BAKED CHEESE WONTON CUPS

2009-05-18T12:48:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine recently visited the Elliott House Bed and Breakfast in Shaver Lake Calif and sent me this recipe for Baked cheese wonton cups. I have not tried this recipe yet but it sounds good. if any one makes it before I do let me know how it turns out.Filling:2 green onions3 ou. cream cheese, cut in chunks1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 ou. grated cheddar cheese (or smoked gouda works well)2/3 cup crabmeat, (Can vary the recipe with bay shrimp or chopped mushroom for the filling2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Essence of Emeril seasoning or something similarHeat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 12 small muffin cups. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and lightly brush each wonton pastry before pushing into muffin cups.Saute green onions. Melt cheeses and mayonnaise in pan. Add seasonings and lemon juice. Add filling (could be crab, shrimp, mushrooms) to heat only. Scoop into wonton cups. Bake 12-15 minutes until wontons are golden brown.E N J O Y !I think my husband will enjoy these because he loves crabmeat wontons and these are baked and not fried.
enjoy!
Allison
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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MOUSSE

2009-04-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

This dessert is sooo easy to make and it's great for pot lucks. Chocolate Chip Cookie Mousse.
Start with chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookies (the hard ones not the soft ones). Dip the cookie in some milk then put into a glass dish. keep dipping till bottom of dish is covered. Next top first row of cookies with cool whip spread to cover first layer of cookies. Repeat with another layer of cookies then top with more cool whip. Top with chopped nuts or pretty topping of your choice cover and refrigerate till ready for the party. The cookies turn real soft and mix with the whip cream and it makes a mousse like dessert. Yummmo!!! I have also made these in pretty wine glasses for individual servings!!Super easy.
Enjoy!
Allison
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BUITONI RISERVA CHICKEN FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH FRESH MUSHROOM THYME CREAM SAUCE

2009-04-17T06:24:00.000-07:00

I came up with this sauce trying to think of new ways to use all the thyme I have in my garden. So I also thought I would enter the Buitoni Recipe Contest Wish me luck!!

Prepare Buitoni Pasta according to package.Buitoni Riserva Chicken Four Cheese Ravioli—
2tbsp olive oil
1 chopped onion
1 minced clove garlic
1tbsp fresh chopped thyme
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp flour
2 cups light cream
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
salt and cracked pepper to taste
In a Large saute pan heat the oil over medium heat, cook the onion and garlic til translucent. Add the mushrooms,thyme and nutmeg. Continue cooking uncovered for 5 min. Sprinkle with flour, cook, stirring for 1 min. Gradually whisk in the cream, cook stirring until thick.
add 1/2 of parsley salt and pepper to taste spoon over pasta top with remaining parsley.
Enjoy
Allison
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BABY RED POTATOES

2009-04-14T14:02:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air!! Living in Fl the seasons seem to run together, but this year we had such a cold winter I can feel spring coming. The weather is getting warmer, and our rainy season is fast approaching.
One thing I used to look forward to up north was the first fruit and vegetable stand to open, fresh tomatoes and corn on the cob and baby red potatoes. I would make a meal on those alone.
That's one thing we have down here lots of produce stands. Which brings me to the baby red potatoes. most people boil them in water, drain, and toss with butter and parsley but I thought I would share a little secret with you I like to simmer mine in butter, yes just butter just wash your potatoes, put them in a pot with melted butter in add salt and pepper cover and simmer on low heat till potatoes are done toss with fresh parsley and enjoy!!
Allison
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GARLIC CHEESE BISCUITS (LIKE RED LOBSTER)

2009-04-03T07:54:00.000-07:00

I have the copycat cook book and have enjoyed cooking the food from some of my favorite restaurants thought you might like this one.

Cheese Garlic Biscuits

Yield: 12 Biscuits

2cups bisquick baking mix

2/3 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup butter or margarine,melted

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1. heat oven to 450

2.mix baking mix,milk and cheese until a soft dough forms.Beat mixture vigorously for 30 sec. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

3.mix butter and garlic powder. Brush garlic mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet, Serve Biscuits WARM

Recipe note:Red Lobster won't disclose the exact recipe for their Cheese-Garlic Biscuits. If you would like this recipe and more from your favorite restaurants, Check this out!

Hope you enjoy this recipe.

allison

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COOKBOOK REVIEW

2009-03-09T17:14:00.000-07:00

I just bought this Cook book and love it. Check it out!! Just click on the Picture for more information .
Allison
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MOMS BEST APPLE PIE

2009-03-09T11:56:00.000-07:00

Divide pastry for a 2 crust pie in half. Line pan with 1 half and save 2nd half for top. Refrigerate both.
Slice 4 cups apples mix with 1 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon grated rind of 1/2 lemon, 1 tbs lemon juice 3 T. flour toss to coat all apples.
add 1/2 cup craisins toss. Pile into crust dot with butter. Cover with top crust slashed in several places. Seal edges and Crimp. Bake in a preheated 450 oven for 10 minutes. then reduce heat to 350 bake for 30 min or till golden brown. put your pie on a cookie sheet before baking to catch any juice that comes out. I like to brush my pie with egg wash then sprinkle sugar on before baking I added some chopped nuts to the top of this pie also.
I hope you enjoy this family recipe
Allison
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POLISH NOODLES ( KLUSKI Z KAPUSTA)

2009-02-07T07:15:00.000-08:00

Polish and Russian word for cabbage. Kluski means noodles pronounced KLU-ski My mother would add Kielbasa to this dish unless we had it on Fridays and then we ate no meat. This is real comfort food. It makes a great side dish or have it as a main dish with crusty bread and good butter.
Boil egg noodles medium thickness
Sauté in 1/4 pound of melted butter:
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion chopped
1 very large head of cabbage (green) shredded medium when the vegetables are limp, add 1 Tablespoon of caraway seed and salt and pepper to taste. Drain noodles. Pour vegetables over noodles. Stir in 1 pint or more of sour cream. Sometimes I serve sausage and bread, but usually we just have bread.
I'm not a big fan of caraway seed so I don't use them and if you want to lighten up this dish you can leave out the sour cream, and its just as good,I also like to add mushrooms to mine.
I hope you enjoy this old recipe.
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allison

BEER CHEESE PRETZELS AND DIP

2009-01-20T14:25:00.000-08:00

It's almost Super Bowl time, and I'm starting to think of some snacks. This is one of my husbands favorite recipes. And every time we take it to parties it gets rave revues so give it a try at your next party.

1 (16 ounce) package hot bread roll mix with yeast
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups beer
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced and softened
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup beer, room temperature

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix the hot bread roll mix with yeast and Cheddar cheese.
In a microwave or small saucepan, heat the beer to almost boiling. Stir beer and egg into the flour mixture and knead 5 minutes. Allow the dough to rest 5 minutes, then roll into desired shape. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
In a food processor, blend the cream cheese, processed cheese, garlic powder and room temperature beer. Refrigerate until serving with the baked dough.

Enjoy!
Allison
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SLOW-COOKED TURKEY SANDWICHES

2009-01-04T14:39:00.000-08:00

Here is a great recipe to use up leftover Turkey. This makes a lot so you can take it to pot lucks just remember the recipe because you will be asked to share it with every one!!
6 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups cubed process cheese ( velveeta)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted.
1 can 10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
22 sandwich buns split
In a slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until onion and celery ar tender and cheese is melted. Stir before spooning onto buns. YIELD 22 servings.
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enjoy!!
Allison

WINE JELLY

2008-12-21T16:33:00.000-08:00

Finances in a jam? Here's a great gift idea, gifts from the kitchen are a great way to stretch holiday budgets. And your family and friends will love the special touch of getting a gift from the heart.
WINE JELLY
3 1/2 cups wine
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 ounce package dry pectin
4 1/2 cups white sugar
combine wine,lemon juice and pectin in a large pot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Return to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam off top, if necessary.
Ladle hot jelly into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. tighten 2 piece lids. process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath.
Enjoy
allison
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PECAN DAINTIES (SNOWBALLS)

2008-12-16T17:48:00.000-08:00

It just would not be Christmas without my moms snowball cookies, My son asked for the recipe so his family could make them this year, so here it is Jay, Bubba Irenes snowball cookies.
PECAN DAINTIES:
2 Sticks butter(the real thing) softened
4 Tbl powdered sugar1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups flour
2 Tbl vanilla
2 Tab water
Cream butter and sugar, add water vanilla, flour and pecans. roll into small balls. place on ungreased cookie sheet Bake 1 hour at 275 when done roll in powdered sugar while still warm
then after they cool roll in powdered sugar again. makes 4 doz.
Enjoy!!
MOM
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STUFFING

2008-12-08T17:29:00.000-08:00

Have you ever noticed how many variations to Stuffing are in cook books? My mom always made the same stuffing every year she used crackers and it was wonderful ( I'll post it later) but this year I wanted to experiment,My Husbands family always made Oyster dressing, he does not like it and neither do I ( I just can't see putting oysters inside my turkey) Don't get me wrong I love oysters just not in my turkey!
So I kept seeing all the Bob Evans commercials on TV and the sage sausage stuffing sounded really good so I thought I would give it a try. It was very good I only used 1/2 of the sausage it called for when I made it and I used 1/2 seasoned bread cubes and 1/2 corn bread cubes. Safe to say I can use this again we enjoyed it but something was missing so I guess I'll go back to Moms cracker stuffing again just didn't seem like thanksgiving without it.

INGREDIENTS

1 (1 pound) package Bob Evans® Sage Sausage Roll( I used 1/2 of the sausage roll)
1/2 cup butter
6 celery stalks, finely diced
2 medium onions, finely diced
1 (12 ounce) package herb flavor stuffing mix (I used 1/2 herb flavor and 1/2 corn bread)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth( I used the broth from cooking my neck and giblets)

DIRECTIONS

In large skillet, crumble and cook sausage until browned. Remove from pan. In same skillet melt butter over medium heat. Saute celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine celery, onions, sausage, stuffing mix, cranberries and salt. Add the broth and stir until well combined. If desired, loosely stuff some of the mixture into a turkey just before roasting. Place the rest of stuffing mix into a casserole dish. Cover and bake in a 325 F. oven for 1 hour or until hot.

Enjoy!!
Allison
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CHRISTMAS AT DISNEY

2008-12-08T12:55:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again, I wait all year for the day I walk through the doors at work and my resort is transformed into a winter wonderland. Each resort has its own unique decorations, We like to hop on the monorail and stop at all the resorts and look at the decorations, It's hard to beat the Grand Floridian Resort with the Giant Gingerbread House. The cast members work inside to sell gingerbread treats and smaller houses to take home. enjoy the pictures and in case you feel the urge to bake a life size gingerbread house I've included the recipe.
ENJOY!!!
Allison
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BETTY CROCKER FIBER ONE

2008-12-02T17:08:00.000-08:00

Well every one can use a little Fiber in there diet, and I like Betty Crocker Fiber One apple and cinnamon muffin mix, of course I have to doctor it up a bit( I do that a lot) not that its not good on its own, but thats just me. So I add 1 apple chopped and 4 Tab apple sauce, and 1/4 cup bisquick.
just follow the directions on the box and add these few ingredients and you will have moist muffins every time. Just be sure to set your timer on the oven, and don't get involved on the computer I set off the smoke alarm( hey, I told my husband that I was just checking the smoke alarm Ha Ha.)
No one is Perfect
Enjoy!
Allison
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Here's a tip I use a ice cream scoop to put my batter in my muffin cups that way you get the perfect amount in each cup every time!!!

ROASTED BANANAS

2008-12-01T16:17:00.000-08:00

We grilled some beautiful pork chops the other night and I made some roasted bananas as a side dish, These are soooo easy and they go great with pork.
Melt some butter and put into a bowl, add a little curry powder. Peel your bananas and dip them into butter mixture, then roll in crushed corn flakes to coat. put on cookie sheet and bake in oven at 350 for about 15 minutes you don't want the bananas to get to soft, serve with pork. I've also done this with cinnamon and ginger instead of curry.
Enjoy!!
allison
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SWEET BANANA MASH

2008-11-20T09:30:00.000-08:00

Hi, It's still cold down here, in the 40's at night (well that"s cold for us at least) So I'm thinking about my side dishes for Thanksgiving. One will be Sweet Banana Mash, This recipe was given to me from one of my friends who is a chef at one of Orlando's top restaurants. I made it for the first time last year and it was a big hit the children liked it also. So I think this is a keeper for this year.

SWEET BANANA MASH
10 to 12 servings.
5 pounds sweet potatoes
4 bananas
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter
1 pint heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
Peel and dice sweet potatoes. Place in Pot. cover with water and simmer until tender. While potatoes are cooking preheat oven to 350F Place unpeeled bananas on cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. (Hint: Put foil on baking sheet first for easy clean up) .
Drain cooked potatoes Place in large
mixing bowl. Remove peel from baked bananas. Add to bowl along with sugar, butter and heavy cream. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Enjoy!
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CRANBERRY ORANGE CHUTNEY

2008-11-17T14:59:00.000-08:00

Well it's getting cold down here in Fl again tonight, so I have my fireplace lit and I can't believe it but my favorite radio station is playing Christmas Carols already, Did I miss Thanksgiving? Ha Ha
oh well I guess I'll go with the flow and start posting some Holiday Recipes. My mom would make Cranberry Orange Chutney this smells so good and she used to do it on top of the stove but it works great in the Microwave as well. This tart and tangy chutney goes well with turkey,chicken,or ham and is quick and easy.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CHUTNEY:

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large orange, sectioned
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 Tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients, cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH for 6 1/2 to 9 minutes or until cranberries pop open, stirring twice during cooking. Let stand until thickened and cool. Store in refrigerator. makes 2 cups.
This also makes a pretty hostess gift. just pack into a pretty glass jar.
Well I think I'll put on a pot of chicken soup it's still going to be cold tomorrow
Enjoy the Cranberry Orange Chutney
Allison
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THE DOCKSIDE LOUNGE

2008-11-10T16:33:00.000-08:00

The Dockside Lounge located at 35 Sombrero Blvd Marathon Fl. 305-743-0000.
Is another one of our favorite hangouts. You just can't beat the view and the fantastic sunsets
this is a popular hangouts for the locals. So you see some pretty colorful characters hanging out here.
They have to have the worlds smallest kitchen but they really put the food out fast. Good happy hour specials and they have live music every night.
Although one of the nights we we're visiting they had some youth bands playing and we could not hear ourselves think!
So we had to leave but we enjoyed a drink as we walked along the boat slips looking out into Boot Key.
If you ever get a chance to go to the Fl Keys stop in Marathon and check it out.

BOILED DINNER

2008-11-03T15:55:00.000-08:00

It's fall and are weather in Fl. has gotten a bit cooler so I've started to think about soups and stews, it actually got down to the 40's last week. So I put on a pot of Cabbage and Kielbasa. My mother and Grandmother made this a lot when I was growing up and the smell of the onions and cabbage took me back to visiting my grandparents and walking in from a cold day of playing outside. You will find that a lot of my recipes don't have exact measurements most of my family recipes are like this, a pinch of this and a dash of that. I try to be exact as possible, and when your cooking you may like to add a bit more or less for your taste. This is one of those recipes. you really can't screw it up who cares if you add 3 carrots instead of 4 no one! So just enjoy and never apologize if you mess something up, I can't tell you how many times I've turned a pie into a cobbler and scooped it into a pretty glass and topped it with whip cream!

Boiled Dinner:

1 Head of Cabbage cut in wedges
4 or 5 Carrots cleaned and cut into large chunks or in half.
2 or 3 onions cut into quarters
About 5 med potatoes cut in half
1 clove of garlic
1 package of Kielbasa cut in large chunks
1 Tab chicken base ( I like to use the paste but bouillon cubes or grains are okay)

In a large pot with a lid put your potatoes in first then carrots and onions garlic then add your sausage and put the cabbage on top take your soup base and add it to 1 cup hot water to mix.
add this to your pot then add enough water to come up half way. and some salt and pepper(watch the salt because the chicken base has salt in it) cover and simmer for about a hour.Test the potatoes to see if they are done, taste the broth to adjust your seasoning.
Serve in large bowls with crusty fresh bread and butter to mop up every bit of the broth!
Enjoy
Allison
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BEER 101

2008-10-28T17:11:00.000-07:00

I was looking through some photos and it always seems I have a beer in my hand when I'm eating. I really don't drink that much but I do enjoy a good beer! So I was thinking that I would give a short lesson in Beer.
Don't know the difference between and ale and a lager? Still wondering if a lighter color means a lighter buzz?
There are two types of beer- Ales and Lagers. Ales have top-fermenting yeast and are brewed at about 54 degrees, while lagers have bottom-fermenting yeast and are brewed at 36 degrees. So what does all this mean? Ales tend to have a softer,fuller taste and more alcohol content, while lagers are crisp and sharp and contain a little less alcoholic punch.
Porters,stouts and wheats fall under the ale category; pilsners, bocks and double bocks are lagers.
While beer connoisseurs can tell brews apart by their tastes, it's a lot tougher to decipher a a beer by its color. There are both dark and light ales and dark and light lagers the colors run the gamut. The color difference has to do with the malt, not the fermentation.
And, contrary to popular opinion, just because a beer is darker doesn't necessarily mean it has more alcohol.
Well there you have it beer in a nut shell, The Food and Wine Festival at Epcot is in full swing right now so if your in the Orlando area stop in at try all the wonderful beers we have from all over the world.
Cheers!!
allison
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MAGIC COCKTAIL MIX

2008-10-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

Just the right blend of salt and sweet to go with your favorite witches brew!!!

6
cups unbuttered popped popcorn, lightly salted

1
cup pretzel nuggets

1
cup slivered almonds, toasted and lightly salted

1/4
cup (1/2 stick) butter

1/4
cup light corn syrup

3/4
cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/3
cup red cinnamon candies

1
cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces

3/4
cup sweetened dried cranberries

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 250°F. Place popped popcorn in large bowl. Add pretzel nuggets and almonds; set aside. Lightly grease 2 large baking pans; set aside. In medium saucepan over low heat combine butter and corn syrup until melted; stir in brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Boil mixture 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and add cinnamon candies, stirring until melted in. With lightly greased spatula, stir sugar mixture into popcorn mixture until evenly coated. Spread popcorn mixture in even layer in prepared pans. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes with lightly greased spoon to separate popcorn. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. In large bowl combine popcorn mixture, candy pieces and cranberries. Store in tightly covered container.
enjoy!
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PINEAPPLE TIRAMISU

2008-10-13T11:28:00.000-07:00

½ cup pasteurized egg yolks
1 lb Mascarpone cheese
6 tbsp sugar
1 pineapple
1 box of lady fingers
4 strawberries, cut half
¼ pint wild berries

WHISK egg yolks and 4 tbsp sugar together in a mixing bowl. When the color turns clear, add mascarpone cheese and stir until consistency is smooth.
REMOVE skin from pineapple with a large knife. Cut in half and remove core. Cut a 1 inch slice from the bottom. Place in a food processor with 2 tbsp sugar. Pulse until fruit is finely chopped and has released juice.
DRAIN contents into a strainer and preserve juice. Discard chopped pineapple in strainer.
CUT remaining pineapple into 1 inch slices.

SOAK 10 lady fingers in pineapple juice until liquid is absorbed. Do not allow them to sit too long.
PLACE a layer of lady fingers in a round mold. Cover lady fingers with slices of pineapple.
ADD a thick layer of mascarpone cream. Repeat process.
GARNISH by alternating lady finders, remaining pineapple slices, sliced strawberries and wild berries.
REFRIGERATE for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

STEAK au POIVRE

2008-10-12T18:49:00.000-07:00

1-oz. Olive Oil
1-oz. Butter
1 8-oz. Center-cut Beef Tenderloin (filet mignon)
Kosher Salt
Cracked Black Pepper
15-20 Dry Green Peppercorns
1-oz. Brandy
4-oz. Heavy Cream
1 tsp Whole Grain Mustard
1 tsp Shallots (chopped)
1 tsp Garlic (chopped)

Over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil in a frying pan. Season beef with salt and push one side (now the top) of the filet into the cracked black pepper until coated. Cook approximately five minutes on the peppered side, turn and repeat. Remove steak from pan, pour out excess fat and sweat the shallot and garlic with the heat on very low for three to four minutes. Turn heat to high, add brandy and green peppercorns followed by the heavy cream. Reduce by one-half, or until thickened, turn off heat and stir in mustard. Season with salt and pool in center of dinner plate. Top with the filet.

This is one of the first steaks I learned how to cook. It's easy and it makes a wonderful presentation when entertaining. Just remember when cooking with alcohol REMOVE THE PAN FROM THE FLAME BEFORE YOU ADD YOUR BRANDY!!!

Enjoy.

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TRES LECHES: THREE MILK CAKE

2008-10-07T12:03:00.000-07:00

Tres Leches: Three Milk Cake
This is one of the best cakes I've ever had, my daughter in law is from Ecuador and she turned us on to this light,airy and not to sweet cake. This recipe is an easy version made with boxed cake mix.
1 yellow cake mix(with pudding)baked as directed in 13X9 inch pan

For topping mixture:
1 can evaporated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup rum(or to taste)

To Finish:
Whipped cream,to cover cake
5 ounces sweetened coconut
Poke holes in the cake with a fork all over. Pour topping mixture over cake. Let mixture absorb completely in refrigerator.

Cover cake with whipped cream or cool whip and sprinkle sweetened coconut over top of cake.
OPTIONAL: add macadamia nuts,cherries and /or pineapple. or garnish with fresh fruit.

enjoy
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CARAMELIZED PEACHES & CREAM

2008-10-04T09:51:00.000-07:00

Divine is the only way to describe this down-home Southern delight. A satisfying finale to any holiday feast. This recipe was sent to me to try and it passed with flying colors, very easy yet elegant

Ingredients:

pounds sliced peeled unsweetened peaches or thawed and well-drained frozen peaches

tablespoons bourbon

3/4

cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4

cup packed light brown sugar

slices (1-1/2 ounces each) angel food cake

Preparation:

Toss peaches with bourbon in shallow ovenproof 1-1/2-quart casserole or 11X7-inch glass baking dish. Press down into even layer.

Combine sour cream, cinnamon and nutmeg in small bowl; mix well. Spoon mixture evenly over peaches. (May be covered and refrigerated up to 2 hours before cooking time.)

Preheat broiler. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over sour cream mixture to cover. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat, 3 to 5 minutes or until brown sugar is melted and bubbly. (Watch closely after 3 minutes so that sugar does not burn.)

Spoon immediately over angel food cake.

I hope you enjoy this as much as our family did, Thanks to chris for sending this in.

WITCHES HATS

2008-09-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, I love to see the kids in the costumes walking in the leaves My husband and I would always take our son out to Trick or Treat and my mom and dad would come over and pass out the candy we would always dress up along with our son and now he takes his kids out and he still dresses up along with the kids and we stay home and pass out the candy.It's not the same living in Fl I miss the Fall up north. so enjoy the recipe as I think about decorating for Halloween in my hot Fl weather, but I saw on the weather today that on Wed we may go down into the high 60's at night.

Ingredients:
1package crescent dinner rolls (8 rolls)
1/2teaspoon dried basil (optional)
16turkey pepperoni slices
3to 4 salami sticks, cut into 2-inch pieces
2cups pizza or marinara sauce

Preparation:
1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Separate dough and place individual pieces on work surface. Gently shape each piece into long triangle. Sprinkle triangles evenly with basil, if desired.

3.Cut pepperoni pieces into crescent shapes using small cookie cutter or knife. (Each slice will make 2 crescents). Place 1 salami stick piece along base of each dough triangle. Partially roll up dough to cover salami and create brim of hat. Place 2 pepperoni crescents on top part of each hat; place on ungreased nonstick baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown at edges.

4.Meanwhile, warm sauce in small saucepan over low heat. Serve hats with warm sauce for dipping.

enjoy
allison
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EPCOT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

2008-09-23T14:04:00.001-07:00

The 13th Epcot international Food and Wine Festival Sept26 to Nov. 9
I'm so excited the food and wine festival is back I love to go to this you can just eat your way around the world! then take in one of the concerts at the Eat To The Beat This year some of the entertainers are Sister Hazel, Spyro Gyra
BoyzIImen , David Cassidy, just to name a few.
you can also get a copy of the Festival Cookbook
The book will be sold at the Wonders pavilion and throughout the World Showcase. Here is a sample to tempt your taste buds.

AUSTRALIA
Macadamia nut and chocolate Bars
1/4 cup plus1 Tab firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
2 T water
4 T light corn syrup
2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (2sticks) butter, soft
2 eggs beaten
2 egg yolks beaten
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 1//2 cups coarsely chopped roasted salted macadamia nuts, divided

Prehaeat oven to 350 Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking pan.

Stir together 1 T of brown sugar,water and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 or 3 min. til sugar is dissolved. Let cool for 15 minutes in saucepan.

Combine flour,granulated sugar,remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Use a pastry cutter to cut in butter Or fork till it resembles coarse meal.

In a separate bowl,combine the eggs and egg yolks. Blend into flour mixture to form a soft dough.

Pour the cooled syrup into the dough and stir until batter is smooth Fold in Chocolate morsels and 1 cup of macadamia nuts.

Spread batter in a prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup macadamia nuts.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes,or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

Cool in pan Cut into 9 equal squares.

WHAT TO DRINK
Australian tawny port. The refined nutty character of this wine should play nicely with the chocolate flavor and the macadamia nuts.
Enjoy
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COTTAGE PIE THE ROSE & CROWN PUB DISNEYS UNITED KINGDOM EPCOT

2008-09-16T17:51:00.000-07:00

COTTAGE PIE

1/4 cup butter
1 cup diced onion
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground savory
1 cup brown gravy
2 cups mashed potatoes
Additional butter

1. Heat 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch skillet. Add onion and cook until lightly browned, stirring.

2. Add beef, salt, pepper and savory and continue cooking 5 minutes longer. Stir in gravy and heat until bubbling.

3. Spoon into a buttered 8-cup flat casserole dish. Top meat mixture with mashed potatoes. Dot with pieces of butter.

4. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.

Serves 4
enjoy!
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LOW COUNTRY BOIL

2008-09-16T13:25:00.000-07:00

Low country Boil. The first time I heard of this was when we went to Savannah Ga. We couldn't get enough of it! We found this little restaurant and bar called Bernie's right on historic river street.
Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

few stalks of celery cut up
2 large onions cut in large chunks
5 whole cloves of garlic
4 pounds small red potatoes
5 quarts water
1 (3-ounce) bag of crab boil seasoning
4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
2 pounds kielbasa or hot smoked link sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
6 ears of corn, halved
4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled
Cocktail sauce

Add potatoes to large pot, then add 5 quarts water and seasonings. Cover pot and heat to a rolling boil; cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and corn, and return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add shrimp to stockpot; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Serve with cocktail sauce. Serves 12.

Bernies also serves this with crawfish or you can get half and half crawfish and shrimp that's how we like it and we like melted butter to dip stuff in also.

ENJOY!

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MAI TAI BAR ON BEAUTIFUL DAYTONA BEACH

2008-09-08T17:33:00.000-07:00

The Mai Tai Bar on Beautiful Daytona beach Fl.
250 N. Atlantic Ave
Daytona Beach Fl 32118
386-947-2493
http://www.maitaibar.com/

Well this is another one of our hang outs when we're at the beach! They are located in the Ocean Walk Shops on A1A and next to the Band Shell. We always sit outside, they have big overstuffed rattan couch's to sit and relax on and you can watch the waves roll onto the shore.
The drinks are great and they have a yummy appetizer menu and I think its from 5 till7 they have 5.oo pitchers of ice cold beer and 5.oo apps. I really like the COCONUT SHRIMP
Lightly coated with sweet coconut, deep-fried and served with cajun style marmalade sauce.
yum! and they don't skimp on the portions. A pitcher of beer two appetizers a nice light dinner for two people.
So if you ever get to Daytona check it out.
Allison
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2008-09-08T14:50:00.000-07:00

Oh My Gosh!! just saw this recipe on the web at Taste of Home. it looks sooooo good. gonna try this one this weekend.

Berry Cheesecake Pie

Taste of Home - try a FREE ISSUE today!

"Since I don't care for traditional pie crust, I usually eat only the filling of pie," writes Deanne Causey of Midland, Texas. "That changed when I discovered this recipe." Boasting a luscious cheesecake flavor, this pretty pie gets creative with phyllo dough.

SERVINGS: 6-8

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup strawberry jelly
1 cup whipped topping
Sliced fresh strawberries and additional blueberries, optional

Directions:

Place one phyllo sheet in a greased 9-in. pie plate; brush with butter. Repeat seven times; trim edges. Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (center will puff up). Cool on a wire rack.
For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in blueberries. Spoon into crust.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes; cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake 23-27 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled.
In a small mixing bowl, beat jelly until smooth; spread over filling. Spread with whipped topping. Garnish with strawberries and additional blueberries if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

GARLIC CHICPEA SPREAD

2008-09-07T18:07:00.000-07:00

This is a easy appetizer i like to use toasted pita chips for dipping!

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 green onion, cut into three pieces
1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
Assorted fresh vegetables and baked pita chips In a food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with vegetables and pita chips. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.

POTATO DUMPLINGS

2008-08-19T14:44:00.000-07:00

POTATO DUMPLINGS BIERGARTEN RESTAURANT GERMANY EPCOT

Another great place to eat at EPCOT this is one of my husbands favorite places to eat, the food is fantastic and the band is alot of fun to watch. hope you enjoy this!

3 pounds peeled potatoes
1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup white bread crumbs

Cook potatoes in water until tender. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours, then mash thoroughly. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients with the mashed potatoes and mix well. Mixture should form a firm but light paste. Scoop out mixture to desired size and roll into a ball. Cook in simmering salted water for about 15 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and drain well. Serve hot with roasted meat and gravy.

OHANAS BREAKFAST BREAD DISNEYS POLYNESIAN RESORT

2008-08-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

A wonderful coconut pineapple bread served at Disneys Ohanas restaurant in the polynesian resort
if you get a chance after dinner grab a drink and sit in front of the huge windows on the 2nd floor just around from the entrance of the restaurant and you can watch the fireworks,what a view and no crowds

Yield 1 - 9" x 13" cake pan

Ingredients

1 3/4 C. Water
1 Egg Yolk
2 T. Shortening
4 1/2 C. High Gluten Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/3 C Sugar
1 T. Instant Yeast

Coconut Mixture

1 C. Crushed pineapple drained
1 C. Unsweetened coconut
1 C. Sugar
2 T. Cornstarch

Pinapple/Coconut Method

1. Combine pineapple and coconut in bowl.

2. Combine sugar and cornstarch in separate bowl and mix well.

3. Add sugar and cornstarch mixture into pineapple and coconut mixture and mix well.

4. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Bread Method

1. Combine all ingredients in order of recipe in mixing bowl, and mix with dough hook until
dough picks up on hook and the sides of the mixing bowl is clean.

2. Let dough rise until it doubles in size.

3. Roll out dough onto a floured surface until it is 2 inches thick.

4. Next spread pineapple/coconut mixture over the top of the dough.

5. Fold dough into itself and place in a greased 9" x 13" cake pan.

6. Cut dough into pieces with a pizza cutter and spread out cut pieces evenly in cake pan.

7. Let dough rise in warm oven (110 degrees F) - about half way up the pan.

8. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

9. Let bread cool, cut and serve.

hope you enjoy this one I do!
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MALTED WAFFLES Disneys Fort Wilderness Campground

2008-08-02T23:59:00.000-07:00

The Trails End Restaurant at Disneys Fort Wilderness Campground serves the most amazing waffles hope you enjoy this recipe!

Yield: 6 waffles
Ingredients:
2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1/4 Cup Malt
2 Tablespoons Corn Meal
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 1/4 Tablespoons Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs, beaten
1/4 Cup Butter, melted
2 Cups Milk
1 Tbsp Vanilla

Method:

• Preheat a waffle iron, grease lightly.
• Sift together the Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, and Salt into a large bowl. Set aside.
• Combine the Eggs, melted Butter, and Milk in a medium bowl.
• Slowly stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients until moistened.
• For each waffle, pour about 3/4 cup of batter into a waffle iron, close the lid and bake until the steaming stops.
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enjoy!

OLIVE TAPENADE BREAD DIP SPOODLES RESTAURANT DISNEYS BOARDWALK

2008-07-28T17:47:00.000-07:00

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I'd like to share some of my Disney Recipes with you hope you enjoy them!!!

Olive tapenade bread dip

Ingredients
14 ounces Green Olives Stuffed with Pimiento
7 ounces Kalamata Olives
2 ounces Pickled Onions
4 ounces Pepperocini
6 ounces Carrots
5 ounces Celery
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
¾ Teaspoon Celery Salt
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Olive Oil
2 ounces Red Wine Vinegar

Method of Preparation
Place Olives, Onions, Peppers, Carrots and Celery in a food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped, but not pureed.
Fold in remaining ingredients and season with Kosher Salt and Black Pepper For bread dip, mix 2 tablespoons of the Tapenade with ¼ cup of Olive Oil.

enjoy!
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Fall off the Bone Ribs

2008-07-23T10:09:00.000-07:00

This Recipe is for the best ribs you'll ever have we used to make these in our Restaurant on Thursdays and we sold out every time:

Step 1. Marinate your Baby back Ribs in apple juice over night

Step 2. Drain ribs and put them on foil thats been topped with saran rap sprinkle with brown sugar garlic powder then wrap first in plastic wrap then in foil seal well place on cookie sheet and bake in 300 oven for about an hour turn oven off and let ribs stay in oven while you get your grill fired up.

Step 3. Cook ribs on grill and brush with your favorite bbq sauce. the ribs are already done you just want a nice glaze on them. we used Cattlemans bbq sauce in our restaurant but another great sauce is from:

Bomas at the Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge

NOTE: This BBQ sauce has a sweet and spicy flavor. It goes well with pork, beef, and chicken.

Yield: 10 servings (1 quart)

Ingredients:

1 each Spanish onion, diced fine
1 ounce garlic, minced fine
2 each jalapeno chile peppers, minced fine and seeded
4 ounces brown sugar, packed
2, 12 ounce cans Coca-Cola
2 ounces white vinegar
4 cups ketchup
1 ounce olive oil

Method:

In a heavy-bottom saucepot over medium high heat, add the olive oil and onions and cook for three minutes until onions are brown. Add the garlic, jalapeno peppers, brown sugar, and cook for one minute. Deglaze with the Coca-Cola and cook until a syrup consistency. Add the ketchup and white vinegar. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

enjoy!
allison
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Crock Pot Recipe Pulled Pork

2008-07-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Crock Pot Recipe:
Pulled Pork
This is soooo easy you have to try this.
1 fresh ham or large pork shoulder
put in crockpot add 1 can of beer sprinkle with garlic salt and powder a good amount! then add about 1/2 cup soy sauce cook on low 6 to 8 hours the smell will drive you crazy! and its so easy.
serve on rolls with your favorite BBQ sauce this just falls apart. I like to eat mine with just the juice from the crock pot. great for summer add slaw, baked beans, and a cold drink for a no fuss meal on a hot summer day.
Enjoy! allison

Happy 4th of July

2008-06-23T00:35:00.000-07:00

Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Our home in Indiana was damaged by some storms and we will be leaving soon to check on it. we won't be back till July 10th I may try my hand at mobile blogging , since I don't have a laptop yet ,Be safe
Allison

MOIST BANANA BREAD RECIPE

2008-06-18T18:22:00.000-07:00

MOIST BANANA BREAD RECIPE!
Well its hotter than heck down here and I get hungry for my moms banana bread, so 90 some degrees and I have got the oven on. and the AC I may add. Hope its a little cooler in your neck of the woods!
by the way this works great for zucchini also.
Moist Banana Bread Recipe

3 cups sifted flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups nuts and coconut( mixed to make 1 1/1 cups)
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
3 eggs
1 cup oil
3 cups mashed banana or zucchini( if you use zucchini grate it)
Sift all dry ingredients Put in a large bowl and make a well in center and add:
oil
eggs
banana or zucchini
MIX WELL
then add:
vanilla
nuts and coconut
Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans( I like to grease mine then use sugar instead of flour)
Bake at 325 1 hour or till done. decorate with powdered sugar mixed with a few drops of milk to make a glaze drizzle on cake after its cool.
enjoy!
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THE CALIFORNIA PATIO GRILL

2008-06-17T19:23:00.000-07:00

OKAY here's another one of our favorite places!!!!!

THE CALIFORNIA PATIO GRILL
Daytona Beach Fl.
This place ROCKS!!!

I don't know how many times we walked past this place and did not stop.

It's right on the beach, and we saw it all the time but never stopped till our last visit.
"G" and Val are the owners and these ladies rock. They make you feel right at home like your at a friends house for a party!

You can't beat the view or the food, we we're hooked on "G's" homemade Crab Rangoons.

But we also enjoyed the burgers, made fresh every day and the Shrimp basket, the BEER is in a huge tub of ice behind the bar so its ice cold....
If you ever get to Daytona Beach stop in say hi, make some new friends, and tell "G" and VAL
Allison said hi.
The california patio grill
831 e international speedway
daytona beach fl.32118

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