tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43846855734774609312024-03-12T18:57:08.355-07:00family meals...The family that eats together…sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-2830613621613498132011-10-18T12:45:00.000-07:002011-10-18T12:45:42.297-07:00chicken rigatoni<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sautee...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 lb chicken,sliced </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 onion</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 c frozen peppers</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T garlic in oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T oil or butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">salt and pepper</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">boil...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">penne or rigatoni per box times, drain and stir in sauteed mix</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sprinkle in fresh parmesan and crushed red pepper (can do this as a paste/sauce by sauteeing butter and these ingredients)</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-88981108985977672682011-09-15T07:25:00.000-07:002011-09-15T07:25:47.779-07:00easy bbq chicken dinner<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-chicken breasts</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-season with a bbq rub lightly (we make our own, many variations are out there!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-grill til done and brush with a bbq sauce (we did a famous dave's variety)</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITwg4O-aHi8/TnIJAP13d3I/AAAAAAAADMM/_rgTXwwBFNg/s1600/IMG_9422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITwg4O-aHi8/TnIJAP13d3I/AAAAAAAADMM/_rgTXwwBFNg/s640/IMG_9422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Serve with <a href="http://sweetpea-thefamilythateatstogether.blogspot.com/2010/05/baked-green-beans.html">green beans</a> and steamed broccoli and carrots and <a href="http://sweetpea-thefamilythateatstogether.blogspot.com/2010/02/roasted-potatoes.html">potatoes</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">potatoes were cut in wedges this time instead of slices...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">another way to do the green beans...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">frozen green beans laid out in lg piece of aluminum foil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion and garlic <i>powders </i>(not salt)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">drizzle with honey </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">seal aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-43488903445140749752011-08-31T09:37:00.000-07:002011-08-31T09:37:00.510-07:00easiest mexican dish...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is so versatile, so easy, and delicious! Place a beef roast (or chicken breasts, or a pork loin, etc) in a crock pot, cover with a cup of broth (chicken can take 1 1/2 c) place chopped onion on top and a package of taco seasoning (or use your own seasoning!) put crock pot on low and let cook all day til dinner. If starting midday, then put temp on high...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 "white" oreo cookies crumbled, in bowl</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 scoops almond or soy vanilla ice cream</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">lime wedge squeezed (generously!) over dessert and placed on top!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just another way to do this easy dinner! Serve on open biscuit! I made these dairy and egg free and they were actually good!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>biscuit recipe:</i></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 cups all purpose flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T baking powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 T sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup butter (can do veg based)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup unsweetened soy or almond milk(can use milk)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">mix dry ingredients and cut in butter til looks like coarse meal..slowly add milk mix to form ball of dough</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">knead and let rest a few minutes...turn out on floured surface and cut biscuits to desired size but 1/2 inch thick. Cook on ungreased pan in 425 oven for 12-15 minutes</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-85815722600659438902011-08-24T09:58:00.000-07:002011-08-24T10:20:30.602-07:00healthy pizza!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i9Y91kDUwnY/TlUszCnzZzI/AAAAAAAADHY/GCa82FT1pvo/s1600/IMG_9150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i9Y91kDUwnY/TlUszCnzZzI/AAAAAAAADHY/GCa82FT1pvo/s640/IMG_9150.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">everything bagel thin (open)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fresh </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">mozzarella slices</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">asparagus spears</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fresh tomato slices</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fresh basil sprigs</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sprinkle with crushed red pepper and oregano</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">bake on pan at 350 until cheese bubbles, about 5 minutes...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(note: can put turkey pepperoni or salami slice under cheese!)</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-75827450593938231422011-08-02T16:25:00.000-07:002011-08-02T16:26:47.969-07:00spaghetti squash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym8kle8VCUQ/TjiG3UZp4cI/AAAAAAAADD4/L74KUwUrJe8/s1600/IMG_9112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ym8kle8VCUQ/TjiG3UZp4cI/AAAAAAAADD4/L74KUwUrJe8/s640/IMG_9112.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have always wanted to try this and now wish I would have years ago...my kids even like it! It is a good substitute...not as heavy as a noodle and really easy to do!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">step one (by far the only hard part!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">carefully slice the squash in half</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">step two...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">clean out seeds and strings with a spoon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">step three...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">place upside down in a casserole dish and fill half way up with water</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">step four...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">place in microwave for 8 minutes, check and start heating again every 4 minutes until the outer part is soft to touch (pushes in)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">step five...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">remove and drain water...turn halves over</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">step six...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with a fork, pull out "spaghetti"</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a variation on one that I have seen in a few places!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 c peanut butter</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/3 c honey</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 c oats (toast in oven on pan at 350 for 8-10 minutes)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T flax seed</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T coconut</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2c crushed nuts</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T sesame seeds ( I did more, 2 T)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 c sunflower seeds (no shells)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 tsp almond extract</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 c dried blueberries (or craisins, or raisins...)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 c semi sweet chocolate chips </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Spymyimtsco/TjgHL2kYF1I/AAAAAAAADC8/7fHsWBd7gkk/s1600/IMG_9114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Spymyimtsco/TjgHL2kYF1I/AAAAAAAADC8/7fHsWBd7gkk/s640/IMG_9114.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 cups shredded (or pureed) zucchini and carrot</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(I used 2 peeled carrots and 2 zucchini)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3 eggs (or replacer)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 t vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 cup melted butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T cinnamon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1t baking soda</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 t baking powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 cups wheat flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 t salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 cup crushed pecans</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">mix well and pour in 2 greased bread pans...bake at 350 for one hour</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-56941654236800324022011-07-14T15:46:00.000-07:002011-07-14T15:46:52.492-07:00cooking 101...how to boil an egg!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wMmdCSOiIkw/Th9xP26AqWI/AAAAAAAAC98/pBos_5z59Q0/s1600/IMG_9033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wMmdCSOiIkw/Th9xP26AqWI/AAAAAAAAC98/pBos_5z59Q0/s640/IMG_9033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">my boys love eating hard boiled eggs for breakfast and I am so pleased that they now can prepare them all on their own!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Step 1...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">carefully place eggs in a pot of water. Water should be about an inch above eggs.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Step 2...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Step 3...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Remove from heat and cover</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Step 4...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Set timer for 15 minutes, leaving eggs alone!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Step 5...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Drain water and replace with cold water and a few ice cubes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Step 6...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">peel off shell and eat!!!</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-65507581077583256592011-07-06T08:18:00.000-07:002011-07-06T08:18:11.496-07:00a quick way to do corn!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We just learned this technique from friends and have changed it a little and are so happy to have a new way to do this little side!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IiQkK0kGaWM/ThR73SHBfZI/AAAAAAAAC70/LlvgbRYQ_Wo/s1600/IMG_8957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IiQkK0kGaWM/ThR73SHBfZI/AAAAAAAAC70/LlvgbRYQ_Wo/s640/IMG_8957.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NRiv5To4S-0/ThR8F9eWeII/AAAAAAAAC8A/iKgDKU8cjqU/s1600/IMG_8959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NRiv5To4S-0/ThR8F9eWeII/AAAAAAAAC8A/iKgDKU8cjqU/s640/IMG_8959.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We pull down the husks most of the way to clean and remove silks...then put husks back up and use a small piece to tie closed. Place in microwave (can put multiple ears in at a time) and cook 5-6 minutes an ear. We have also done it where we season with a little sat and pepper, and butter before closing the husks and cooking. Delicious!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(above served with grilled fish and black beans/rice, and generously buttered by one of my boys!)</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-90957776265034454822011-01-11T04:29:00.000-08:002011-01-11T04:29:41.589-08:00sloppy joes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSxMH3xSrDI/AAAAAAAACco/kR-VD3wiROY/s1600/IMG_7144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSxMH3xSrDI/AAAAAAAACco/kR-VD3wiROY/s640/IMG_7144.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSxMTmCQlAI/AAAAAAAACcs/JyYcgIVVlls/s1600/IMG_7142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSxMTmCQlAI/AAAAAAAACcs/JyYcgIVVlls/s640/IMG_7142.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">great on a cold evening or a busy night of games and homework!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 lbs beef or bison</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 onion, chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 pepper, chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sautee the above 3 ingredients, salt and pepper added. Cook until meat is done. Add...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">6 oz tomato paste</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp dry mustard</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp basil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 c. beef broth (can add more later if you like a thinner mixture)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">dash worcestershire sauce</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">dash red chili powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp paprika</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 T. garlic in oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 T. molasses</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Simmer.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSxMel1tTlI/AAAAAAAACcw/JQzZpYxJX24/s1600/IMG_7143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSxMel1tTlI/AAAAAAAACcw/JQzZpYxJX24/s640/IMG_7143.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Serve on buns or <a href="http://sweetpea-thefamilythateatstogether.blogspot.com/2010/06/corn-meal-buns.html">rolls</a>!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Served above with spinach, steamed broccoli and carrots and <a href="http://sweetpea-thefamilythateatstogether.blogspot.com/2010/02/roasted-potatoes.html">potatoes</a>.</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-90125687845205685632011-01-10T13:17:00.000-08:002011-01-10T13:17:35.684-08:00winter snack...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">quick and easy and fun on a cold snowy day!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Popcorn (air or whirly pop with no seasoning) 10-11 cups</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In big pot melt 3 tbs butter (med heat)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">add 1 bag lg marshmallows and stir til melted</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Remove from heat and add popcorn, stirring to coat</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">let cool and make into balls with hands and sit on wax paper</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSt3SrGIJvI/AAAAAAAACbs/WyAn31VyzuU/s1600/jan2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TSt3SrGIJvI/AAAAAAAACbs/WyAn31VyzuU/s640/jan2011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Build into snowman and decorate!</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-45721774142930291502010-11-30T16:05:00.000-08:002010-11-30T16:05:18.729-08:00shepherds pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TPWQv6f2NiI/AAAAAAAACZo/fMCrZK3oHPc/s1600/IMG_6779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TPWQv6f2NiI/AAAAAAAACZo/fMCrZK3oHPc/s640/IMG_6779.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In honor of the season! This is a favorite with the boys...what boy doesn't like a little meat and potatoes!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Prepare in crockpot to cook on low all day:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 lb lean ground beef</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 lb bison or lamb</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 onion sliced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 T garlic in oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1-2 cups beef broth</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">salt and pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">4 carrots, sliced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 cup chopped fresh spinach</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 cup chopped mushrooms</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2-1 cup corn (we use leftovers or omit)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">low heat all day...that afternoon, prepare 1 batch mashed potatoes-</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">in boiling water add 4 cut potatoes (yukon)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">cook til tender, drain and add...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 cup unsweetened almond milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 T butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">salt and pepper</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pour meat mixture into dish and top with potatoes and bake 10 minutes. Also good lined or topped with potatoes <a href="http://sweetpea-thefamilythateatstogether.blogspot.com/2010/02/roasted-potatoes.html">here</a>.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TPWQ73mfphI/AAAAAAAACZs/yPV1L2gQL5E/s1600/IMG_6777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TPWQ73mfphI/AAAAAAAACZs/yPV1L2gQL5E/s640/IMG_6777.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">meat mixture...</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-37760681901339758482010-11-24T07:41:00.000-08:002010-11-24T07:42:42.672-08:00another chicken pot pie soup...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">just noticed another version of this is on the blog! We tweeked it a little and came up with this that we like a little better!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">(this is made with leftover smoked turkey and chicken.)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sautee 5 T butter in a dutch oven with </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup cut onion and mushroom combined</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">add 5 T wheat flour and make paste</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">slowly add one box chicken stock</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (alternating a little at a time, stirring in between) We do this because of our milk allergy does not allow the shortcut of those "cream of" soups!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">add...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">as much leftover chicken as wanted</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c corn</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c broccoli cuts</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c green beans</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c peas/carrots</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">simmer til needed adding water if too thick.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Set torn up bread in long casserole dish morning or night before preparing. (bread should be crispy!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">10-14 pieces bread. hot dog/burger buns,rolls,bagels, biscuits (any bread!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">4 cups almond milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3 eggs (or replacer)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 1/4 cups sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">preheat oven 350... Heat milk and butter in pot on low heat til butter is melted. Pour that mixture over bread.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In bowl mix egg replacer and sugar and extract. Also pour over breads and stir all together. Bake 40 minutes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> For sauce... melt 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp almond extract. Pour over baked pudding. Slice and serve. Store in refrigerator and warm up to serve again!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Note: To make pumpkin bread pudding, use enough pumpkin bread to be 1/2 of total bread and sprinkle with cinnamon before baking. (above picture is pumpkin bread pudding)</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-76476445818117130282010-11-08T05:02:00.000-08:002010-11-08T05:03:06.025-08:00Pumpkin Bread<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When I was in college, I picked up a recipe at the checkout at a Hallmark store and over the years we have made some changes and here lately with an allergy child, even more changes...but it is a family favorite (not just our little family, but cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and so on!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Below is our little recipe for this yummy treat, and soon I will post our new creation with it....Pumpkin bread Pudding, amazing!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">3 1/2 cups flour (we use 2 c wheat, and 1 1/2 all purpose)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2-3 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp cloves</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2 1/2 cups sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup veg oil or melted butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">4 eggs (we use egg replacer for the eggs)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2/3 cup water</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 can pumpkin (I think it is 15+ ounces)</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TNf0mNq6WwI/AAAAAAAACX4/lfMOqk7miHo/s1600/IMG_6621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TNf0mNq6WwI/AAAAAAAACX4/lfMOqk7miHo/s640/IMG_6621.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix dry ingredients and wet separately and combine. Pour into 2 greased bread pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour 15 minutes until done in middle. (insert a toothpick or cake tester and will come out clean if done!) Cool and serve! </span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-60814482006933586172010-07-27T15:27:00.000-07:002010-07-28T07:10:44.253-07:00Lasagna<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">This is such an easy way to get veggies in for kids...We have to do a small one for our dairy free girl... hers has soy or rice based cheese but other than that it has the same fixings...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 box wheat lasagna noodles (may not use all)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 lb ground meat</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1-2 cans crushed tomatoes (or jar of fresh canned)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 small can tom. paste</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">oregano</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">basil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">onion</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">garlic in oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">red/green peppers</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sliced mushrooms</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 each sliced zuchini and squash</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">leaves of spinach</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 large container ricotta</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">parsley</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Boil lasagna noodles for 7 minutes... they will be firm, but continue to cook in oven. Brown a lb of bison (or ground beef or ground turkey) with 1 cup of minced onion and peppers, a spoon of minced garlic... once browned add a large can of crushed tomatoes (we use 2 cans) a small can of tomato paste and 2 T basil, 1 T oregano, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper...mix well.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">spoon a tablespoon-ish of sauce in casserole dish, then 3 lasagna noodles, spread ricotta mix over noodles, spread mozzerella over ricotta,layer spinach leaves and mushrooms, another layer of noodles, then squash/zuchinni layer, sauce, more noodles and repeat until filled dish and top with mozzerella. Bake 350 for 15 minutes. IF you have picky veggie eaters, chop the veggies very small in chopper and add to meat/sauce mixture... we add carrots as well. If veggies are steamed they mush well in sauce!</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-24486548953778720042010-07-27T14:56:00.000-07:002010-07-27T14:57:09.379-07:00yummy homemade poptarts...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TE9U9t388oI/AAAAAAAACJA/1-Ttfgj7G2Q/s1600/IMG_5969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="423" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TE9U9t388oI/AAAAAAAACJA/1-Ttfgj7G2Q/s640/IMG_5969.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TE9UswX7NaI/AAAAAAAACIw/YQUE4Ci6YUo/s1600/IMG_5967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TE9UswX7NaI/AAAAAAAACIw/YQUE4Ci6YUo/s320/IMG_5967.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TE9U2fl_oYI/AAAAAAAACI4/sdyt4hxaxLA/s1600/IMG_5968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TE9U2fl_oYI/AAAAAAAACI4/sdyt4hxaxLA/s320/IMG_5968.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">poptarts are one of those quick meals that all kids love but after we got the dairy and egg allergy in our family it became a <i>no-no</i>! It is one of those that I have always felt guilty on anyway... there are SO many ingredients and most are hard to pronounce/unknown! We have started making our own and keeping ingredients simple. They are probably no less fattening, but I would have to think better for you! The variations are endless!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Crust</span></b>... you can use a homemade pie crust recipe or buy the pack of two and roll them out more and cut into desired size, place one on top, then "fork" the sides down.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Filling</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">...we like blueberry or orange marmalade, or dark chocolate chips and mini marshmallows to make s'more ones, crushed oreos, or a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture...or come up with one on your own!</span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Icing</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">...we mix powdered sugar and a few drops of almond milk, to desired thickness... this is good on s'more and oreo ones, put a little of the cinnamon mix in the icing for the brown sugar and cinnamon ones, and a few drops of jam in the fruit filled ones.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Roll out dough and place a small amount of filling in center and place top on, press sides down with a fork and place on pan. Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes. Remove and cool, then ice. After icing is dry, place in container or ziploc bags and store in cabinet. These need to be warmed in a toaster oven... NOT toaster, or eat straight out of bag. Enjoy!</span></span></span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-86006998706238663712010-06-14T13:34:00.000-07:002010-06-14T13:34:58.747-07:00strawberry lemonade<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">(this was created by my 6 year old... tasty summer treat!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">4-5 strawberries (we pureeed with hand held blender)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2 squeezed lemons (juice)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 c sugar or sweetener</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 to 1 1/2 cup blended fruit (we like strawberry, or mixed berry or mango)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup (can do 1/2 cup depending on sweetness of fruit!) sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">mix well and pour in ice cream maker or container to freeze.</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-32262574577579824312010-06-10T08:32:00.000-07:002010-06-10T08:32:28.316-07:00tamale pie<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">great use for leftover barbque, pork, hamburger meat, chicken or turkey...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">~1 lb meat, if pulled, shred in food processor...place in bottom of large casserole dish, set aside.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">in a bowl mix:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup milk or unsweetened soy milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2 eggs (or substitute)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 c yellow corn meal</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">salt and pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp each garlic and onion powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c grated cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2-1 stick melted butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup corn (I use fire roasted), blended</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix well and pour over meat mixture. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve with salad and black or refried beans. Top with sour cream or salsa and tortilla chips!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ingredients: </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 1/4 c water</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 equivalent egg replacer (or egg)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">3 tbs sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">6 tbs veg based butter, cut up</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">4 c bread flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 c nonfat dry milk, can exclude</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">4 tbs yellow corn meal</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 tbs +1 tsp wheat gluten</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp salt, kosher</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2 1/2 tsp machine yeast</span><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TBED3xOY1EI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/u9PlLOB5XiY/s1600/IMG_5322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eroP50p_Bss/TBED3xOY1EI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/u9PlLOB5XiY/s400/IMG_5322.JPG" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">put all ingredients in machine and set on dough cycle. (Or mix with dough hook in mixer and cover and let rise at least 2 hours). After either time above, turn dough out onto corn meal sprinkled cloth and cut into 12 pieces and place on parchment covered pan. Let rise again 20-30 minutes. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Brush with melted butter or egg wash. P</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">lace in oven and bake at 350 convection for 20 minutes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Wonderful for homemade burgers or pulled pork sandwiches. Great toasted for breakfast the next day, similar to english muffin, not as chewy! Also great as corn dogs...when cutting dough, place hot dog inside and continue with rise process.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">This is similar to a recipe in <i>The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook </i>we adapted it to be egg/dairy free and added the cornmeal twist.</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-46108072356866298352010-05-18T12:20:00.000-07:002010-05-18T12:20:59.958-07:00homemade ice cream!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We have a cuisinart ice cream maker... but you can mix this in a mixer and freeze in a container.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Makes 1 qt.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2 1/4 cup soy or almond milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix well and add...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla (for vanilla)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">OR</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp almond</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">OR</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">use chocolate soy milk and add 1 tsp mint extract and 1/4 c mini dark chocolate chips</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">OR</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 T. caramel and 1/4 choc chips</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">OR</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup crumbled oreos</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ETC!!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> ENJOY!</span>sweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384685573477460931.post-65156345416646328602010-05-18T09:21:00.000-07:002010-05-18T10:42:42.898-07:00sauteed mushrooms<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">1 pack mushrooms, washed and dry and sliced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">salt and pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2 T butter</span><br />
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