tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10623998252471004122013-05-21T07:31:15.116-05:00I Believe I Can FryThe quickest way to a loved one's heart...is through the stomach!Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.comBlogger415125ibelieveicanfryhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-32068298344629887952013-05-21T07:30:00.000-05:002013-05-21T07:30:31.042-05:002013-05-21T07:30:31.042-05:00Agua Fresca (Fruit-Infused Water)<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Agua Fresca, literally &quot;fresh water&quot;, are simply glasses of water, infused with the flavor of fresh fruits, herbs and, occasionally, seeds. Now, I drink a LOT of water - I quit drinking sodas YEARS ago, and now only have one on a rare occasion. Usually, I just drink water and unsweetened tea. I have water bottles (<a href="http://shop.camelbak.com/podium-chill-21oz/d/1036">the reusable kind</a>) all over the house, in my car, and stashed in the fridge, so I can stay hydrated all day long. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">However, plain old water gets boring...FAST. I actually LIKE water, but sometimes I need something a little different. This is where agua fresca, or &quot;fruit-infused water&quot; comes in. This is simply water lightly flavored with fruits and herbs - the flavor is very subtle, and there aren&#39;t any added sweeteners. It&#39;s definitely a welcome change from plain water, and the possibilities are ENDLESS!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EDyL-oymxcs/UZtnpUQUXTI/AAAAAAAAP4A/zeWDXBtegHs/s1600/IMG_9100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EDyL-oymxcs/UZtnpUQUXTI/AAAAAAAAP4A/zeWDXBtegHs/s640/IMG_9100.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Keep reading after the recipe for some great fruit/herb combinations! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now, you CAN buy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-Infusion-93-Ounce-Natural-Pitcher/dp/B0023UL86A/">infusing pitchers</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/AdNArt-Flavour-Glass-Bottle-Infuser/dp/B0098IC120/">water bottles</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Steps-Water-Ball-Infuser/dp/B003HD2V1S/">drop-in infuser balls</a>, but I like to just use something I&#39;ve already got - mason jars, specifically, half-gallon mason jars I picked up at a local Ace Hardware (they&#39;re hard to find sometimes, but you can always find them on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Half-Gallon-Mouth-Canning-Count/dp/B0000BYE26/">Amazon</a>). I simply dump in my ingredients, add filtered water, and let chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0AEoztwnylg/UZtnjYv1DkI/AAAAAAAAP3o/gOMCeoc4Qyc/s1600/IMG_9097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0AEoztwnylg/UZtnjYv1DkI/AAAAAAAAP3o/gOMCeoc4Qyc/s640/IMG_9097.JPG" width="480"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/agua-fresca-fruit-infused-water.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/pOaEtTCa3-o" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/agua-fresca-fruit-infused-water.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-2859546260002037452013-05-18T07:30:00.000-05:002013-05-18T07:30:15.715-05:002013-05-18T07:30:15.715-05:00Slow-Cooker Korean Pork Ribs<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Every so often, out of laziness, brokeness, or just not wanting to go grocery shopping, I&#39;ll take an inventory of the freezers. I&#39;ve got the regular ol&#39; above-the-fridge freezer, and a </span><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203547584?productId=203547584&amp;storeId=10051&amp;langId=-1&amp;catalogId=10053&amp;ci_sku=203547584&amp;cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203547584&amp;ci_gpa=pla#.UZVzI7WsiSo" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">5.0 cu. ft. chest freezer</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"> - it has a really small footprint, but holds a LOT. Honestly, I don&#39;t know how I ever got by without one!</span><br> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyway, I TRIED to make a list once, taking everything out of the freezer, and even making a super-nerdy Excel spreadsheet. It worked great...for about 2 weeks. Then I quit crossing things off or adding new purchases. So, I rooted around in the freezer and was SURPRISED to find about 5 pounds of country-style pork ribs, bought when <a href="https://www.winndixie.com/Pages/Home.aspx">Winn-Dixie</a> had a really good sale! </span><br> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">I decided to try something different instead of regular BBQ ribs or my usual <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/12/sticky-sweet-thai-chili-baby-back-ribs.html">sticky sweet Thai chili ribs</a>. I&#39;ve been craving Korean food lately (we don&#39;t have many Korean restaurants here, and the big &#39;fancy&#39; one was absolutely HORRIBLE the last time the BF and I ate there), so I decided to try to make <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galbi">galbi (kalbi)</a> style ribs...in the slow cooker (told you I was lazy)!</span><br> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KtGVL9Yd-d8/UZdyfHMKzeI/AAAAAAAAP2M/UR5IM4z8gKM/s1600/IMG_9094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KtGVL9Yd-d8/UZdyfHMKzeI/AAAAAAAAP2M/UR5IM4z8gKM/s640/IMG_9094.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">I actually like to make the sauce the night before - just combine all of the ingredients in a jar, put the lid on, and shake it up! Then, in the morning, all you have to do is plop the ribs in your slow cooker, pour the sauce on, and turn it on - EASY!</span><br> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ad1SBY6I8L0/UZdygIEEqnI/AAAAAAAAP2c/NsgMACw93do/s1600/IMG_9096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ad1SBY6I8L0/UZdygIEEqnI/AAAAAAAAP2c/NsgMACw93do/s640/IMG_9096.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <br> </div></div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/slow-cooker-korean-pork-ribs.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/eWqQhH8m3vY" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/slow-cooker-korean-pork-ribs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-67634029435490457272013-05-16T20:27:00.000-05:002013-05-16T20:27:38.152-05:002013-05-16T20:27:38.152-05:00Kiwi-Mango Quinoa Salad w/ Lime-Ginger Vinaigrette<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Y&#39;all. Make this salad...like, RIGHT NOW. </span><br> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xwsnUwh90pw/UZWGpL_E89I/AAAAAAAAPyU/5cCV54kwLek/s1600/IMG_9033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xwsnUwh90pw/UZWGpL_E89I/AAAAAAAAPyU/5cCV54kwLek/s640/IMG_9033.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">My good friend and running buddy Amanda (HAY GURL!) messaged me on Facebook not too long ago. I think the message was something along the lines of OMG YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS THE DRESSING IS AMAZING. </span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I checked out the recipe and it looked great. Amanda mentioned that she used corn and feta in her salad. I looked at the ingredients, checked the fridge and pantry, and decided I could make my own version of the salad, substituting minced bell pepper for the red onion, and adding in some canned mandarin oranges.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I didn&#39;t make any changes to the vinaigrette, and I am SO GLAD I DIDN&#39;T. It honestly makes this salad. I could probably pour this vinaigrette on a pile of dirty running socks and make them taste amazing. </span><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">I won&#39;t try it, though - </span><a href="http://www.swiftwick.com/aspire-zero-9652-prd1.htm" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">those socks aren&#39;t cheap</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">! </span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I ate a TON of this salad. As in, I had seconds. And thirds. Luckily, since <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/01/how-to-cook-quinoa.html">quinoa</a> is such a superfood, I didn&#39;t feel any guilt at all for indulging! </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n9oE9TR7Zc4/UZWGpaCYXnI/AAAAAAAAPyQ/wUjWre-xCl8/s1600/IMG_9034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n9oE9TR7Zc4/UZWGpaCYXnI/AAAAAAAAPyQ/wUjWre-xCl8/s640/IMG_9034.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div></div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/kiwi-mango-quinoa-salad-w-lime-ginger.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/rzDlsavXlIQ" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/kiwi-mango-quinoa-salad-w-lime-ginger.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-20544498388308704862013-05-15T08:33:00.000-05:002013-05-15T08:33:06.464-05:002013-05-15T08:33:06.464-05:00Chicken Pot Pie Pasta<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">As a Southerner, I definitely love chicken pot pie. Creamy sauce, tons of chicken, and a super buttery biscuit topping - what&#39;s not to love?? I can make it the </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/11/chicken-pot-pie.html" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">traditional (slow) way</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">, pull a </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/03/quick-easy-chicken-pot-pie-casserole.html" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">casserole shortcut</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">, or forgo the biscuit topping altogether and use PASTA instead. </span><br> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-InOoOhZgeyU/UZONrVXHTBI/AAAAAAAAPvY/_NhMAwFlYII/s1600/IMG_8991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-InOoOhZgeyU/UZONrVXHTBI/AAAAAAAAPvY/_NhMAwFlYII/s640/IMG_8991.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">I know - totally not traditional...</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Am I concerned? Nope - this tastes WAY too good for me to worry about being traditional/authentic, plus, it&#39;s SUPER quick and easy to prepare! If you REALLY miss those biscuits, just make a batch (canned/frozen or <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/10/buttermilk-biscuits.html">homemade</a>) and serve them on the side!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span></b><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/chicken-pot-pie-pasta.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/D1RznnM-AbU" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/chicken-pot-pie-pasta.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-75596389354033757982013-05-10T16:37:00.000-05:002013-05-10T16:37:25.769-05:002013-05-10T16:37:25.769-05:00Basil, Mozzarella & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every spring I go a little bit plant-crazy. It always starts with an innocent trip to somewhere like Lowe&#39;s or Home Depot, usually for something like a grill cover, and ends with me hauling a crapload of tiny herb and vegetable plants home. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can&#39;t resist them. Usually all I can find are <a href="http://bonnieplants.com/">Bonnie plants</a>, which are from right here in Alabama. About a month ago, Home Depot had a sale where all of their vegetable plants were 5/$10. After hitting up the Birmingham Botanical Gardens&#39; Spring Sale that same weekend, I ended up with two heirloom tomato plants, FIVE pepper plants, foxtail rosemary, sweet mint, Mexican oregano, thyme and a TON (ok, 6 individual plants) of sweet basil. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The basil is growing like kudzu. It&#39;s everywhere. I&#39;ve added it to my <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/pollo-alla-parmagiana-chicken-parmesan.html">chicken parmesan</a>, made <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/09/mini-insalata-caprese.html">mini insalata caprese</a> at least 3 times, and even decided to make some basil-infused olive oil. Then, I decided to use it in stuffed chicken...</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This recipe is SUPER easy - simply stuff butterflied chicken breasts with roasted red peppers, mozzarella and basil. Bake, top with cheese, and enjoy!</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, sorry, but it REALLY doesn&#39;t photograph well. You&#39;ll just have to trust me - it&#39;s GOOD.</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8foVVOAQd0/UY1njw9nJ6I/AAAAAAAAPqM/qhxoXgWL3wU/s1600/IMG_8964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o8foVVOAQd0/UY1njw9nJ6I/AAAAAAAAPqM/qhxoXgWL3wU/s640/IMG_8964.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/basil-mozzarella-roasted-red-pepper.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/syv1QrPpY_M" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/basil-mozzarella-roasted-red-pepper.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-28241579251868381142013-05-05T08:44:00.000-05:002013-05-05T08:44:39.144-05:002013-05-05T08:44:39.144-05:00Pork Chili Verde for Cinco de Mayo<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and we&#39;re expecting/experiencing record low temperatures here in Alabama, along with nonstop rain. This grody weather isn&#39;t exactly festive for sitting out on the porch with ice-cold <a href="http://www.crownimportsllc.com/ourbrands/pacifico.htm">Pacificos</a> or <a href="http://www.budlightlime.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2flime-a-rita-about.aspx">Lime-a-Ritas</a>, so I had to bring the party inside, with a warming, comforting Mexican dish - pork chili verde!</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CBiFksFtexU/UYZhCYY4pKI/AAAAAAAAPm8/x6dDUWucfJo/s1600/IMG_8943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CBiFksFtexU/UYZhCYY4pKI/AAAAAAAAPm8/x6dDUWucfJo/s640/IMG_8943.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Note: I was DEAD-SET on making some awesome ceviche (three kinds!!) for Cinco de Mayo, but this is NOT the weather for it. Ceviche is for hot weather, not this remix edition of the wintry condition we&#39;re having here. But, this is Alabama, so it will probably be sweltering in a few weeks  - perfect ceviche weather! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chili verde is an amazing dish hailing from Northern Mexico - it&#39;s basically a stew (not a &quot;traditional&quot; chili), usually made from pork shoulder slow-cooked in chicken broth with tons of tomatillos, making the dish &quot;verde&quot;, or &quot;green&quot;. There are <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/11/leftover-turkey-chili.html">no tomatoes</a>, unlike more <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/09/chili.html">traditional chilis</a>. It&#39;s honestly closer to <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/08/smoky-chicken-white-bean-chili.html">&quot;white&quot; chili</a> than <a href="ttp://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/12/slow-cooker-black-bean-cilantro-lime.html">other chilis</a>! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I&#39;ve actually made a <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/12/slow-cooker-pulled-pork-chili.html">pulled pork chili</a> before - this is completely different. I&#39;ve taken a few shortcuts; instead of making my own pulled pork, I&#39;ve purchased some from a local FANTASTIC BBQ restaurant. Instead of making my own salsa verde, I purchased some at the grocery store. However, if you WANT to go the homemade route, I&#39;ve posted links to the pulled pork and salsa verde recipes below in the ingredient list! These shortcuts make this dish VERY easy to whip together - everything goes in one pot, and takes about an hour, freeing up more time for celebration and libations! </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x1A9VKR32Xc/UYZhCKhoU6I/AAAAAAAAPmw/gSbS2llGaCk/s1600/IMG_8942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x1A9VKR32Xc/UYZhCKhoU6I/AAAAAAAAPmw/gSbS2llGaCk/s640/IMG_8942.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/pork-chili-verde-for-cinco-de-mayo.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/bVHFz5LIlSs" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com8http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/pork-chili-verde-for-cinco-de-mayo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-35035478141807105132013-05-04T07:25:00.000-05:002013-05-04T07:25:22.481-05:002013-05-04T07:25:22.481-05:00Pollo alla Parmagiana (Chicken Parmesan)<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">&quot;Pollo alla Parmagiana&quot; - sounds REALLY classy, doesn&#39;t it?? Especially compared to &quot;chicken parmesan&quot;, which is an absolutely AWESOME Italian dish that gets a really bad rap thanks to being poorly prepared by SO many places. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In this Italian classic, tender chicken is fried, then baked in a tomato-sauce and covered in cheese. Unfortunately, this usually results in the breading becoming soggy and greasy. Also, a lot of recipes go WAY overboard on the sauce. In this version, the chicken is baked (healthier!!), but placed ON TOP of the sauce instead of swimming in it. There&#39;s still PLENTY of cheese, and lots of fresh herbs, too. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mErpIi7qL4g/UYT8ojrPDvI/AAAAAAAAPjY/0JZxykXlTfQ/s1600/IMG_8914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mErpIi7qL4g/UYT8ojrPDvI/AAAAAAAAPjY/0JZxykXlTfQ/s640/IMG_8914.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Don&#39;t let the ingredient list and recipe steps scare you - this is still a VERY easy recipe to make. And you know what goes GREAT with it? Some </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/crusty-no-knead-rustic-bread.html" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">crusty, no-knead &quot;rustic&quot; bread</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">, of course! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/pollo-alla-parmagiana-chicken-parmesan.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/k1xnf-UR3Xo" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/pollo-alla-parmagiana-chicken-parmesan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-92026491164970019992013-05-03T07:19:00.000-05:002013-05-03T07:19:11.995-05:002013-05-03T07:19:11.995-05:00Crusty, No-Knead "Rustic" Bread<div style="text-align: justify;"> <br> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After over 2 1/2 years and 400 recipes posted on I Believe I Can Fry, I *still* have &quot;bread anxiety&quot;, which I mentioned on my last bread post, for <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/04/no-knead-english-muffin-bread.html">No-Knead English Muffin Bread</a>. It&#39;s weird - I have NO apprehension whatsoever with making <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/11/butter-pie-crust-dough.html">pie crusts</a> or <a href="http://biscuits/">biscuits</a>, but something about bread baking just makes me seize up with an overwhelming fear that my &quot;bread&quot; will end up a raw, doughy mess, or a dense brick burnt to a crisp.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Luckily, I can easily hide my &quot;bread anxiety&quot; thanks to this INCREDIBLE bread recipe. It doesn&#39;t require any kneading or punching down, and gets it&#39;s awesomely crusty exterior by baking INSIDE a lidded cast iron Dutch oven. The only downside - like with all great breads, this one takes a little time. So, just prep your dough the night BEFORE you want to enjoy this bread, and you&#39;ll be just fine. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WiULB3I2b_w/UYOp2IPa8TI/AAAAAAAAPe4/G8TaQia-7sY/s1600/IMG_8879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WiULB3I2b_w/UYOp2IPa8TI/AAAAAAAAPe4/G8TaQia-7sY/s640/IMG_8879.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">There&#39;s VERY little yeast - the dough itself ferments VERY slowly, yielding a wet, sticky dough. For all of the bread-nerd gluten-y details, check out Mark Bittman&#39;s great </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/08mini.html?pagewanted=all" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">NYT piece</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">. All science aside, all I know is that this recipe WORKS, and the bread is AMAZING. </span><br> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ax-DP-SrlM/UYOp7kQ4QsI/AAAAAAAAPfA/50TEvkPV2zY/s1600/IMG_8910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ax-DP-SrlM/UYOp7kQ4QsI/AAAAAAAAPfA/50TEvkPV2zY/s640/IMG_8910.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">So, cast off your bread fear, splurge on some high-end butter like </span><a href="http://plugra.com/" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Plugra </a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">or </span><a href="http://www.kerrygold.com/" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Kerrygold</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"> (or just </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/04/diy-butter-yall.html" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">make your own</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">), and impress your dinner guests (even if that just means a spouse &amp; kids) with your culinary prowess. Trust me, this bread makes a last-minute frozen lasagna seem a LOT better. </span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div></div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/crusty-no-knead-rustic-bread.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/_is5UUkZlNA" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/crusty-no-knead-rustic-bread.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-16700743051016922912013-05-01T07:29:00.000-05:002013-05-01T07:29:35.556-05:002013-05-01T07:29:35.556-05:00Creamy Lemon Oat Bars<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is that weird time of year here in Alabama where we can have PERFECT spring weather one day, blazing hot &amp; sticky summer weather the next day, followed by wintry weather and freeze/frost warnings the next. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That being said, it&#39;s also that great time of year for light desserts - little sweets that can easily be taken to a potluck, or nibbled on at home. No heavy cakes or decadent pies, just something...light. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXSflSlmYzo/UYEJ6ckOmKI/AAAAAAAAPb8/xVXodFVT9W4/s1600/IMG_8841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXSflSlmYzo/UYEJ6ckOmKI/AAAAAAAAPb8/xVXodFVT9W4/s640/IMG_8841.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I LOVE making this easy lemon oat bars. They&#39;re a little different than the standard custard-based lemon bars - a light creamy layer of eggless sweet yet tart lemon filling is sandwiched between layers of crumbly yet soft oat crumb. Start to finish, these are done in half an hour, without much effort at all.</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XqiRTnu7HcI/UYEJ5BzOenI/AAAAAAAAPbs/0zJEDtTz7RI/s1600/IMG_8838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XqiRTnu7HcI/UYEJ5BzOenI/AAAAAAAAPbs/0zJEDtTz7RI/s640/IMG_8838.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can even make these into Key Lime bars by simply replacing the lemon zest and juice with lime zest &amp; juice! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/creamy-lemon-oat-bars.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/SGo6USepQQ0" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/05/creamy-lemon-oat-bars.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-88900604303775184872013-04-30T12:00:00.000-05:002013-04-30T12:00:15.324-05:002013-04-30T12:00:15.324-05:00Misoshiru (味噌汁) - Japanese Miso Soup<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Miso soup is an integral part of most Japanese meal. Miso paste is mixed into <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/02/japanese-kitchen-basics-dashi.html">dashi</a>, along with other ingredients such as <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/08/hiyayakko-japanese-chilled-tofu.html">tofu</a>, seaweed (usually <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/03/cucumber-wakame-sunomono-vinegared.html">wakame</a>) or mushrooms. My mom makes miso soup several times a week, always from scratch, and NEVER from the &quot;instant&quot; packets. Luckily, miso soup is healthy (it&#39;s FULL of protein and fiber) and super easy to make. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfkRejv_5yQ/UX_3wuqXDhI/AAAAAAAAPYc/Yaq_lHLB9l0/s1600/IMG_8834.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VfkRejv_5yQ/UX_3wuqXDhI/AAAAAAAAPYc/Yaq_lHLB9l0/s640/IMG_8834.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">So what IS miso? Miso is a paste made from fermenting rice, barley or soybeans with salt and a fungus called &quot;kojikin&quot;. Usually miso is made from soybeans, and there are 3 primary types: Shiromiso (&quot;white&quot; miso), Akamiso (&quot;red&quot; miso) and Awasemiso (&quot;mixed&quot; miso). Miso is salty, filled with umami, and used in MANY Japanese dishes. For a THOROUGH post on miso, check out this </span><a href="http://justhungry.com/handbook/just-hungry-reference-handbooks/japanese-miso-primer" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Just Hungry</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"> post! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can make your dashi from scratch (see <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/02/japanese-kitchen-basics-dashi.html">this post</a> for the details), or use instant dashi powder/granules, usually known as &quot;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dashi-No-Moto-Soup-Stock-Base-5-25/dp/B0000CNU0A">dashi no moto</a>&quot; (1 tsp per cup of water is a good ratio to use). One of the most important things to remember when making miso soup is to NOT boil the soup. A gentle simmer is sufficient; boiling the miso will change the flavor and kill the beneficial bacteria that are alive in the miso. The miso won&#39;t full dissolve in the dashi; it&#39;s completely normal to see miso &quot;particulate&quot; settling to the bottom of your bowl.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Served with a <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/03/how-to-cook-japanese-rice-with-rice.html">simple bowl of rice</a>, miso soup makes up a traditional Japanese breakfast! This recipe is vegetarian-friendly, and easily made vegan by using a vegan dashi (or even just water) in place of the standard kombu &amp; bonito-based dashi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/misoshiru-japanese-miso-soup.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/ymPDEQVqeHE" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/misoshiru-japanese-miso-soup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-37691138056472671132013-04-29T16:25:00.000-05:002013-04-29T16:25:22.538-05:002013-04-29T16:25:22.538-05:00Rosemary Chicken Salad w/ Smoked Almonds<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, let&#39;s just say that you decided to skip the grocery store deli and make your <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken.html">slow-cooker rotisserie chicken</a>...(grin) N</span><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">ow what? There are TONS of recipes that utilize rotisserie chicken, but I always gravitate towards chicken salad. Whether it&#39;s my </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/05/curried-chicken-salad.html//" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">curried chicken salad</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"> or my usual &quot;go-to&quot; </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/08/moms-hawaiian-chicken-salad.html" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Hawaiian chicken salad</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">, I love chicken salads, especially when stuffed in a sandwich between pillow-soft wheat bread! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">However, I&#39;m REALLY particular about chicken salad. I don&#39;t always want apples or grapes in my chicken salad. I HATE when the chicken is chopped up so fine that the chicken salad ends up looking like tuna salad. However, I also hate when the chicken is left in HUGE chunks, too. But, it&#39;s all OK with me, since chicken salad is SO easy to make at home. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This recipe is probably my new favorite chicken salad recipe - it&#39;s light, herb-y, and not absolutely drowning in mayonnaise. The smoked almonds add a nice crunch and a TON of flavor, while the raisins/cranberries add just the right amount of sweetness. I also can&#39;t seem to have chicken salad without celery, so OF COURSE I&#39;ve added some, though I like to mince mine as fine as possible. The standout, though? It&#39;s the rosemary. Luckily, I have plenty of home-grown rosemary, thanks to the recent <a href="http://www.bbgardens.org/index2.php">Birmingham Botanical Gardens</a> <a href="http://www.bbgardens.org/spring-plant-sale.php">plant sale</a>. It adds just the right amount of herb-y flavor without being overpowering! </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Sq7R8kiTNE/UX7kvPOkioI/AAAAAAAAPWY/G0PVEibMAg4/s1600/IMG_8762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Sq7R8kiTNE/UX7kvPOkioI/AAAAAAAAPWY/G0PVEibMAg4/s640/IMG_8762.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/rosemary-chicken-salad-w-smoked-almonds.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/YZXpheaDUbI" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/rosemary-chicken-salad-w-smoked-almonds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-21467530101990382852013-04-28T08:25:00.000-05:002013-04-28T08:25:20.131-05:002013-04-28T08:25:20.131-05:00Slow-Cooker "Rotisserie" Chicken<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most of you probably already know just how much I LOVE using deli rotisserie chickens as a shortcut for preparing meals. They&#39;re relatively inexpensive, convenient to pick up, and delicious! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I use rotisserie chickens ALL the time - whether for <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/05/curried-chicken-salad.html">chicken salads</a> or <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/01/taco-bell-chicken-quesadillas.html">quesadillas</a>, or even my super-quick and easy <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/11/quick-easy-chicken-n-dumplings.html">chicken &amp; dumplings</a>. I honestly don&#39;t roast my own chickens very often since the stores usually offer the cooked chickens CHEAPER than just buying a raw whole chicken. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes, though, I luck out on a really good sale on whole chickens. When that happens, I&#39;ll gladly make my own chicken, even though I don&#39;t have a fancy-pants rotisserie oven. However, I *do* have a slow cooker, and can slowly roast chicken all day long while I&#39;m at work, and come home to perfectly cooked chicken!</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F3xDWUFnoCE/UX0iV1WlASI/AAAAAAAAPUk/FmxYlwBQUXM/s1600/IMG_8742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F3xDWUFnoCE/UX0iV1WlASI/AAAAAAAAPUk/FmxYlwBQUXM/s640/IMG_8742.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">The key? Aluminum foil! No longer for making hats and keeping THEM from stealing your thoughts, foil can be wadded up into balls to keep the chicken elevated. This allows all of the fats and juices to run off of the chicken, without the bird just sitting in liquid and getting all soggy and poached. I can prep my chicken in about 5 minutes in the morning - that&#39;s quicker than fighting the hordes at Publix and standing in line! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Side note: You don&#39;t have to use kosher foil. I won&#39;t tell anyone.<br></span><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gOUoHlPUoUI/UXvUXRG9O6I/AAAAAAAAPS0/B3e-rqhV3Js/s1600/16868_1170548994146_2011248_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gOUoHlPUoUI/UXvUXRG9O6I/AAAAAAAAPS0/B3e-rqhV3Js/s640/16868_1170548994146_2011248_n.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/c1oPZNLyyVw" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com6http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-5960648694804596502013-04-27T07:53:00.000-05:002013-04-27T07:53:17.078-05:002013-04-27T07:53:17.078-05:00Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup<span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">After making my </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/german-sweet-sour-red-cabbage.html" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">German sweet &amp; sour cabbage</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> the other day, I&#39;ve been CRAVING more cabbage. When the BF and I first started dating, I cooked cabbage rolls for him. This was way before this website was even IMAGINED, so I didn&#39;t think anything of photographing the process. I&#39;ve also been seeing them all over Pinterest, so I decided that I absolutely HAD to make some cabbage rolls. </span><br> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also known as <i>Golabki </i>(little pigeons) in Poland, cabbage rolls are well-known all over Europe. It&#39;s a simple dish - ground meat is cooked with onions and rice, then wrapped up in cabbage leaves and cooked in a tangy, tomato-based sauce. Easy, right? </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, I failed. IMMENSELY. My usual recipe (which works GREAT) calls for 1/2 pound each of ground beef and ground pork. I bought 1 lb each, completely intending to divide the meat up. Well, I had a complete brain fart (I blame it on 4 hours spent standing in line at the local county courthouse that morning to renew my car&#39;s tag), and addepind ALL the meat to my filling mixture. Of course, I realized this AFTER I&#39;d already mixed in my &quot;regular&quot; amount of rice, onion, etc. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then, I used tomato sauce instead of tomato paste, and it all went downhill from there. I cooked the rolls twice as long as I usually would and the insides were STILL pink but HARD. So, I nuked some leftovers. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">ANYWAY, don&#39;t let this discourage you from making cabbage rolls - they&#39;re honestly pretty easy and hard to mess up. The only downside - they DO take a while to cook, and it&#39;s not exactly easy to get the hang of rolling up the little cabbage leaves. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But, if you&#39;re apprehensive about the whole process, or just need something FAST, there IS a good option...</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ylqdyI4k654/UXvItZzd_EI/AAAAAAAAPSE/4_Pbtmqn7No/s1600/IMG_8721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ylqdyI4k654/UXvItZzd_EI/AAAAAAAAPSE/4_Pbtmqn7No/s640/IMG_8721.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Still craving the flavor of cabbage rolls, I decided to try again. Only this time, I made a stuffed cabbage roll &quot;soup&quot;, which took all of 15 minutes and didn&#39;t require any leaf rolling. Served atop rice, it was EXACTLY what I&#39;d been craving all along.</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o40g2qQuWNE/UXvIwnGSfEI/AAAAAAAAPSc/n6Xx5Drwdzg/s1600/IMG_8725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o40g2qQuWNE/UXvIwnGSfEI/AAAAAAAAPSc/n6Xx5Drwdzg/s640/IMG_8725.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h1PGGKOE1Vc/UXvIxS2Z7mI/AAAAAAAAPSk/2kf9_GAeLDk/s1600/IMG_8726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h1PGGKOE1Vc/UXvIxS2Z7mI/AAAAAAAAPSk/2kf9_GAeLDk/s640/IMG_8726.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/stuffed-cabbage-roll-soup.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/qlp2YFASP_g" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/stuffed-cabbage-roll-soup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-60534578332561663822013-04-24T11:52:00.000-05:002013-04-24T11:52:46.393-05:002013-04-24T11:52:46.393-05:00Paprikás Csirke Nokedlivel - Chicken Paprikash with Nokedli<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; line-height: 19.1875px;">Chicken Paprikash, or </span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 19.18402862548828px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Paprikás Csirke </i>(</span></span><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; line-height: 19.18402862548828px;">paprikás =paprika, csirke=chicken) is a classic Hungarian dish, where chicken is cooked in a creamy, paprika-based stew, then served over <i>nokedli</i>, boiled egg dumplings much like German </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">spätzle.<br></span></span><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lh2rEtpdHVM/UXfhnJQddjI/AAAAAAAAPOs/130WX56IJmE/s1600/IMG_8603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lh2rEtpdHVM/UXfhnJQddjI/AAAAAAAAPOs/130WX56IJmE/s640/IMG_8603.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; line-height: 19.18402862548828px;"><br>Apparently, chicken paprikash is a somewhat common Southern dish, though I never had it growing up. In fact, the first time I tried it was while visiting Cleveland, where Hungarian cuisine is </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_Ohioans" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; line-height: 19.18402862548828px;">MUCH more prevalent</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; line-height: 19.18402862548828px;">. The dish was SO full of flavor, and I&#39;ve wanted to prepare it for myself ever since. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.18402862548828px;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.18402862548828px;">The nokedli really make this dish, in my opinion, but you can always skip the step of making it yourself and simply use </span></span><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif; line-height: 19.18402862548828px;">spätzle or even gnocchi in a pinch. Some people even serve paprikash atop egg noodles, rice or even mashed potatoes!</span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/paprikas-csirke-nokedlivel-chicken.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/aN8kNb7XC84" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/paprikas-csirke-nokedlivel-chicken.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-2698538045462022342013-04-24T07:19:00.000-05:002013-04-24T07:19:14.389-05:002013-04-24T07:19:14.389-05:00German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage (Vegetarian/Vegan)<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cabbage is one of those great workhorse vegetables. It seems to keep FOREVER in the crisper, it&#39;s DIRT cheap (they were $0.19/lb around St. Patrick&#39;s Day), full of fiber, and have a low glycemic index as well. I LOVE cooking with cabbage (exhibits <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/03/kielbasa-cabbage-with-buttermilk-mashed.html">A</a>, <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/01/oven-roasted-smoked-sausage-with.html">B</a>, <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/03/slow-cooker-corned-beef-cabbage-with.html">C</a>, <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/04/white-beans-cabbage.html">D</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/11/yasai-no-fukumeni-japanese-simmered.html">E</a>), yet I&#39;ve never posted a recipe with RED cabbage. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I *have* made my <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2010/12/homemade-sauerkraut.html">homemade sauerkraut</a> with red cabbage before, but, when it comes to red cabbage, I LOVE the German method - it&#39;s sweet and sour all at the same time, and makes the perfect side dish to <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/05/smothered-pork-chops_30.html">pork</a> dishes, or even most <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/12/pan-fried-thick-cut-pork-chops.html">Southern-style</a> <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/chicken-fried-steak-with-cream-gravy.html">country-fried</a> dishes, too!  </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-djEqGSyPsjA/UXfM25ze0WI/AAAAAAAAPJs/-yVz76yzp1o/s1600/IMG_8587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-djEqGSyPsjA/UXfM25ze0WI/AAAAAAAAPJs/-yVz76yzp1o/s640/IMG_8587.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Most recipes call for using vinegar as the &quot;sour&quot;. This recipe uses fresh-squeezed lemon juice, which gives the cabbage a GORGEOUS color, and (to me) tastes a lot better. Give it a try! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/german-sweet-sour-red-cabbage.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/2kIG9ItBHG0" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/german-sweet-sour-red-cabbage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-2527592233675175372013-04-20T09:12:00.000-05:002013-04-20T09:12:33.194-05:002013-04-20T09:12:33.194-05:00Japanese Mushroom Soup - Vegetarian/Vegan<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most people are familiar with miso soup (I&#39;ll post a recipe for that soon!), which is probably THE most well-known Japanese soup. However, in Japanese cuisine, suimono/osuimono, or &#39;clear&#39; soup is also very popular and one of my all-time favorites. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This clear soup is richly flavored with three different types of Japanese mushrooms, all of which can easily be found at any Asian market, and many &quot;natural&quot; groceries (like <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/birmingham">Whole Foods</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.earthfare.com/our-stores/birmingham">Earth Fare</a>). I&#39;m a huge fan of <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/11/yasai-no-fukumeni-japanese-simmered.html">shiitake mushrooms</a>, and have featured them numerous times on this blog.  <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enokitake">Enoki mushrooms</a> are a delicate mushroom, long &amp; thin - they&#39;ve always been a favorite of mine, especially when my Mom uses them in her miso soup like I do! <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimeji">Shimeji mushrooms</a> are nutty, firm, and full of umami flavor - they&#39;re used in a lot of stir-fry and nabe dishes. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hmyNMExv2-k/UW6SJl1Q41I/AAAAAAAAPEU/R-3OYESfseg/s1600/IMG_8421.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hmyNMExv2-k/UW6SJl1Q41I/AAAAAAAAPEU/R-3OYESfseg/s640/IMG_8421.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is one of those rich yet delicate soups I can enjoy as an entire meal with a small bowl of <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/03/how-to-cook-japanese-rice-with-rice.html">rice</a>, and maybe a small plate of <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/09/takuan-zuke-japanese-daikon-tsukemono.html">pickled daikon</a> or <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/02/horenso-no-ohitashi-japanese-spinach.html">sauteed spinach</a>. The soup is full of flavor, but completely vegetarian, and vegan if you substitute a vegan dashi! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span></div> <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/japanese-mushroom-soup-vegetarianvegan.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/9-6cwt4a56I" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/japanese-mushroom-soup-vegetarianvegan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-37073244924500900502013-04-18T16:29:00.000-05:002013-04-18T16:29:15.469-05:002013-04-18T16:29:15.469-05:00Chocolate Toffee Blondies<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Ahh, blondies. These little bars are so incredibly easy to prepare, yet people always think of them as a &quot;big deal&quot;. I remember seeing these tiny little blondies, maybe 2&quot; square, for sale at a local coffee shop, for $2.50 APIECE, and wondering WHY they were so pricey. Well, I ordered one, and though it was studded with chocolate chips and bits of toffee (and VERY delicious), I just couldn&#39;t justify the price. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GFVmQKvFar0/UW6QHDKPEVI/AAAAAAAAPB4/NG8FEUBm_Ho/s1600/IMG_8427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GFVmQKvFar0/UW6QHDKPEVI/AAAAAAAAPB4/NG8FEUBm_Ho/s640/IMG_8427.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Cue a few weeks of the BF casually mentioning his love of blondies, my need to post something &quot;dessert-y&quot;, and a quick scan of the pantry, and here we are! Now, in case you didn&#39;t know (I didn&#39;t for a long time), blondies are basically brownies, but are prepared with brown sugar in place of chocolate. The flavor is lighter, yet still sweet and decadent, but not OVERLY so. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujDdep6uwbw/UW6QHfv7rHI/AAAAAAAAPCE/LE5fJXYKPR4/s1600/IMG_8430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujDdep6uwbw/UW6QHfv7rHI/AAAAAAAAPCE/LE5fJXYKPR4/s640/IMG_8430.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">To me, even not being a coffee drinker, these are PERFECT with a nice cup of coffee. The chocolate chips and toffee, all in a chewy yet not-too-dense bar, all go together perfectly - these blondies are sweet, yet salty and buttery all at the same time!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span></div> <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/chocolate-toffee-blondies.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/xdDEYViXe4Q" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/chocolate-toffee-blondies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-63991468295088486902013-04-17T07:29:00.000-05:002013-04-17T07:29:37.485-05:002013-04-17T07:29:37.485-05:00Bacon & Shiitake Alfredo<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Dang. I haven&#39;t posted since LAST Saturday? Sorry, y&#39;all :(</span><br> <div> <br></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is one of those great simple dishes where the flavor combination just plain works. Salty bacon complements rich beefy <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/06/banchan-week-day-4-pyogo-bohsot.html">shiitake mushrooms</a> perfectly, all in a garlic-infused, creamy alfredo sauce. Toss in some al dente fettucine, and you&#39;ve got yourself a rich, lovely meal!<br></span><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CNec_MxizEk/UW6ULNZiEYI/AAAAAAAAPHs/q4yVizTvvH0/s1600/IMG_8459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CNec_MxizEk/UW6ULNZiEYI/AAAAAAAAPHs/q4yVizTvvH0/s640/IMG_8459.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Technically, alfredo sauce is made from Parmesan cheese and butter. This alfredo, however, has neither. Just rich, heavy cream. However, with all of the flavor from both the bacon and shiitake, you won&#39;t miss the butter or cheese AT ALL. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/bacon-shiitake-alfredo.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/nrxnQkFDtXQ" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/bacon-shiitake-alfredo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-75817446153995904642013-04-06T12:26:00.000-05:002013-04-06T12:26:01.164-05:002013-04-06T12:26:01.164-05:00Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Everyone&#39;s familiar with Mexican 7-Layer dip. Filled with refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, cheese and more, it&#39;s tasty, but PROBABLY not the healthiest dip option. I genuinely like it, but it&#39;s definitely HEAVY, and I never want to eat more than a few bites. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I prefer a Mediterranean take on the classic party dip - instead of refried beans and sour cream, I use hummus and Greek yogurt. I *do* prefer to use a full-fat Green yogurt over the fat-free, though - I prefer the taste and texture. However, everything else in this dip is fairly healthy, ESPECIALLY compared to Mexican 7-layer dip! Plus, LOOK AT THOSE COLORS!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYZRyJi3dwQ/UWBZVZEoCzI/AAAAAAAAO_o/PWga6iMUYdQ/s1600/IMG_8332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYZRyJi3dwQ/UWBZVZEoCzI/AAAAAAAAO_o/PWga6iMUYdQ/s640/IMG_8332.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUpZp7d93zo/UWBZTiQA2fI/AAAAAAAAO_I/B6gnLjwzdXA/s1600/IMG_8326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUpZp7d93zo/UWBZTiQA2fI/AAAAAAAAO_I/B6gnLjwzdXA/s640/IMG_8326.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">I did use </span><a href="http://www.cabotcheese.coop/pages/our_products/product.php?catID=39id=471" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">store-bought yogurt</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"> this time, but I made the </span><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/01/hummus.html" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">hummus</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"> from scratch. Since I already had a nice red bell pepper, I roasted it in the oven. However, even with these extra steps, this is a super quick and easy recipe. Using store-bought hummus, yogurt and roasted red peppers makes this even quicker and easier! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I like to serve this with pita chips instead of the usual tortilla chips or crackers, but it&#39;s also GREAT with sliced cucumber!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c1rIS3o5ktg/UWBZVYTnsbI/AAAAAAAAO_k/ThnG1ehjp-E/s1600/IMG_8335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c1rIS3o5ktg/UWBZVYTnsbI/AAAAAAAAO_k/ThnG1ehjp-E/s640/IMG_8335.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/mediterranean-7-layer-dip.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/KPF7DRznDk4" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/mediterranean-7-layer-dip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-43649667496326420572013-04-05T07:36:00.001-05:002013-04-05T07:36:57.738-05:002013-04-05T07:36:57.738-05:00Cheesy Chicken, Bacon, Broccoli and Rice Skillet<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh man. OH MAN. This ended up being one of THE tastiest, easiest dishes I&#39;ve ever cooked! It&#39;s creamy and cheesy, and a little bit spicy, and just PERFECT. Best of all, just about everything can be cooked in a single (large) skillet or Dutch oven. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You *do* have to cook rice and brown bacon, but you could easily shortcut this recipe by simply using precooked bacon (which I am, admittedly, NOT a fan of) and microwaveable instant rice. Shortcuts I DO like include: using frozen diced onions, buying the broccoli already cut into bite-sized florets (Publix almost ALWAYS has a sale on these), and even using shredded deli rotisserie chicken in place of the diced chicken breast. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I honestly enjoyed this dish SO much - it may become my new pre-race meal thanks to the chicken, rice (I might try this with brown rice), veggies, and DAT SAUCE. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JbnZ8hiz-ww/UV7D757rTUI/AAAAAAAAO7k/RBKQSbz6a0s/s1600/IMG_8282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JbnZ8hiz-ww/UV7D757rTUI/AAAAAAAAO7k/RBKQSbz6a0s/s640/IMG_8282.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/cheesy-chicken-bacon-broccoli-and-rice.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/6ycGuSY8b-8" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/cheesy-chicken-bacon-broccoli-and-rice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-45681620494834758552013-04-04T18:13:00.000-05:002013-04-04T18:13:22.541-05:002013-04-04T18:13:22.541-05:00Japanese Melon Soda<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I haaaaaaaaate cantaloupe. It&#39;s well-known among everyone I know. I hate the sickeningly sweet taste and the way that it smells exactly like a dumpster in summertime. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That being said, I absolutely LOVE Japanese melon flavor, which is SUPPOSED to be similar to cantaloupe. Japanese melon-flavored items are ALWAYS green (think <a href="http://www.midori-world.com/">Midori liqueur</a>), unlike cantaloupes, which are orange. To me, Japanese melon flavor can be compared to actual melons in that same way that artificial banana flavoring tastes NOTHING like real bananas at all. Whatever. It&#39;s AWESOME.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I spent my childhood summers in Japan, overwhelmed by all of the amazing vending machines and plethora of drinks available to me. Typically, I stuck with <a href="http://www.veryasia.com/185149.html">Oronamin-C</a> or <a href="http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/product/hata-ramune-soda-melon-6-7-fz?green=F8146F63-FD87-5C5F-0A1B-E424918BF0E3">Ramune</a>, but eventually I grew to LOVE <a href="http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/product/ucc-melon-cream-soda">melon soda</a>. It came in an aluminum bottle (kind of like beer at the ballpark) and had that great melon flavor, but a touch of creaminess. Restaurants often offered melon soda, or, the ultimate: melon floats. Basically, this was just melon soda with a big scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. HEAVEN on hot, muggy, Japanese summer days!</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCkgWWXwbgQ/UV4IVrV52UI/AAAAAAAAO2Q/GFDkvPu_aOg/s1600/IMG_8232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCkgWWXwbgQ/UV4IVrV52UI/AAAAAAAAO2Q/GFDkvPu_aOg/s640/IMG_8232.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">ONE Asian store here in town OCCASIONALLY has melon sodas. For $3.49 PER BOTTLE. Being a total cheap-ass, I knew I had to find a better way to enjoy melon soda, and it all came down to a special ingredient: Kakigōri (かき氷 - Japanese shaved ice) syrup. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HAPPkmp6M60/UV4IU6cCy9I/AAAAAAAAO2c/xp9QIUOHQls/s1600/IMG_8219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HAPPkmp6M60/UV4IU6cCy9I/AAAAAAAAO2c/xp9QIUOHQls/s640/IMG_8219.JPG" width="480"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Melon is one of THE most popular flavors of Japanese shaved ice, and almost every Asian market carries the </span><a href="http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/product/1680031-korimitsu-melon" style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">syrup</a><span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">. Mixed with soda water, you get - guess what? MELON SODA. Plus, at $3.49 for an entire bottle of syrup (which will make me at least 10 sodas), it&#39;s MUCH cheaper than buying those overpriced prepared sodas! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/japanese-melon-soda.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/mZ5hJSkFooA" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/japanese-melon-soda.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-13292564249617460482013-04-03T07:37:00.002-05:002013-04-03T07:37:43.939-05:002013-04-03T07:37:43.939-05:00Cheesy Chili Mac<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chili Mac is one of those meals that is comforting, yet sorta-kinda trashy. Basically, it&#39;s just a combination of <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/09/chili.html">chili</a> with <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/05/saucy-macaroni-cheese-recipe-from-1870.html#">macaroni &amp; cheese</a>. You can make it quickly and cheaply with a can of <a href="http://www.hormel.com/products/Variety.aspx?ID=14&amp;RecipesOnly=False">Hormel Chili</a> and a box of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kraftmacaroniandcheese">Kraft Macaroni &amp; Cheese</a>, or just go with a box of <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/hamburger-helper/products/hamburger-helper-mexican-favorites/chili-macaroni">Hamburger Helper Chili Macaroni</a>, but making it from scratch is SO much better. Plus, you&#39;ll know EXACTLY what&#39;s in your meal!</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-74llja0q8Og/UVwgjfPM4TI/AAAAAAAAO1I/OLxL9TCVS8g/s1600/IMG_8204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-74llja0q8Og/UVwgjfPM4TI/AAAAAAAAO1I/OLxL9TCVS8g/s640/IMG_8204.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">First comes a quick and easy chili, then a macaroni and cheese made with a simple Mornay sauce (a Mornay sauce is simply a Béchamel sauce with cheese added). Then, all you have to do is combine everything into one pot, and you&#39;re done! </span><br> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WT7wDKz8ndQ/UVwgjPdgW7I/AAAAAAAAO1E/aSRD_bZCDWo/s1600/IMG_8201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WT7wDKz8ndQ/UVwgjPdgW7I/AAAAAAAAO1E/aSRD_bZCDWo/s640/IMG_8201.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/cheesy-chili-mac.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/Rsz2utELxlg" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/04/cheesy-chili-mac.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-49939005605294600942013-03-31T18:32:00.000-05:002013-03-31T18:32:25.507-05:002013-03-31T18:32:25.507-05:00Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nothing stirs up a great Southern debate like chicken-fried steak vs country-fried steak. Both are made from beef steak, cubed or pounded out thin, floured and dipped in an egg wash, then fried and served with gravy. But that&#39;s where the similarities seem to end...</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chicken-fried steak is said to have been brought to Texas by German immigrants; like schnitzel, chicken-fried steak was a way to prepare tougher cuts of meat. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here in Alabama, you&#39;re more likely to see country-fried steak on restaurant menus instead of chicken-fried steak. However, a LOT of places that offer &#39;country-fried&#39;, are actually serving &#39;chicken-fried&#39; if you are to believe the differences between the two...</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The number one difference is the gravy. Chicken-fried steak is always served with a cream gravy, where country-fried steak is served with a brown gravy (and often onions), much like a <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/11/french-onion-salisbury-steak.html">Salisbury steak</a>. That being said, I see &#39;country-fried&#39; steak served here with cream gravy all of the time, and even restaurants that offer a choice of gravies. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nx6NdeqNpDs/UVjFu6g0g0I/AAAAAAAAOwQ/lcs1cMVU_Y8/s1600/IMG_8158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nx6NdeqNpDs/UVjFu6g0g0I/AAAAAAAAOwQ/lcs1cMVU_Y8/s640/IMG_8158.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Next, it is said that chicken-fried steak is deep-fried, completely immersed in hot oil, while country-fried steak is pan-fried in a skillet. Chicken-fried steak typically has a crispier coating, with the gravy served on the side for dipping, which country-fried steak is sometimes smothered with the (brown) gravy, again, like Salisbury steak. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Me, personally? I prefer a crispier coating and cream gravy - if I want my beef smothered in brown gravy, I&#39;ll just have a Salisbury steak instead. However, I prefer to pan-fry my steak instead of deep-frying. Either way, it&#39;s HARD to beat a hearty meal like chicken-fried steak, especially with some classic Southern sides like <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/turnip-greens.html">turnip greens</a> or <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/02/easy-baked-macaroni-cheese.html">baked macaroni &amp; cheese</a> (I opted for creamed corn this time)!!</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gihZ4wNIkVM/UVjFvapi22I/AAAAAAAAOwU/mYYz8q4Ew_w/s1600/IMG_8160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gihZ4wNIkVM/UVjFvapi22I/AAAAAAAAOwU/mYYz8q4Ew_w/s640/IMG_8160.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/chicken-fried-steak-with-cream-gravy.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/KOfNdWfMJew" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com5http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/chicken-fried-steak-with-cream-gravy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-25004310453840250152013-03-30T10:59:00.002-05:002013-03-30T10:59:37.608-05:002013-03-30T10:59:37.608-05:00Turnip Greens<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It&#39;s no secret that I absolutely LOVE collard greens. I&#39;ve posted about them <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/09/collard-greens-official-leafy-green-of.html">multiple</a> <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2011/11/collard-greens-lentils.html">times</a> on here, and have the art of cooking them down to a science. However, for the most part, I&#39;ve ignore another fantastic Southern green - the humble turnip green. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most people eat the turnip ROOT. Here in the South, we eat the leafy greens. They&#39;re similar to <a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2012/04/green-gumbo-gumbo-zherbes.html">mustard greens</a> in flavor, but less bitter. Ideally, smaller leaves are preferred, since they are less bitter than the large leaves. Now, we DO eat the roots as well, just peeled and chopped and tossed in with the leaves. :)</span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmkkJXETt7w/UVcLEZAr_sI/AAAAAAAAOr4/ukv2lbk2xfc/s1600/IMG_8140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmkkJXETt7w/UVcLEZAr_sI/AAAAAAAAOr4/ukv2lbk2xfc/s640/IMG_8140.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">Typically, turnip greens cook a little faster than collard greens. Also, where I prefer a large cut for collard greens, I actually prefer my turnip greens shredded. Though you can cook collard greens for HOURS on the stovetop, my method only requires about 20 minutes! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, ignore any recipes that call for you to add sugar to your greens. Every Southerner knows you do NOT add sugar to your greens or your cornbread - everything else is fair game! </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/turnip-greens.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/W9htXg7haq4" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com2http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/turnip-greens.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062399825247100412.post-72195859482824599192013-03-29T15:22:00.000-05:002013-03-29T15:22:15.482-05:002013-03-29T15:22:15.482-05:00Strawberry Pecan "Fudge"<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every so often, I come across recipes that just seem TOO good to be true. Too easy, or too delicious. Honestly, I&#39;ve had a few recipes SERIOUSLY let me down. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This one though? This is INSANE. It&#39;s a delicious strawberry &quot;fudge&quot;, studded with pecans, and it only takes THREE ingredients, and hardly any cooking at all. No candy thermometer or beating with wooden spoons - just melt, mix and chill. </span><br> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CWyOU8S5RUE/UVX3T59o6oI/AAAAAAAAOoY/zhWnXFdCMBI/s1600/IMG_8070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CWyOU8S5RUE/UVX3T59o6oI/AAAAAAAAOoY/zhWnXFdCMBI/s640/IMG_8070.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Trebuchet MS&#39;, sans-serif;">This is PERFECT for Easter, especially if you need a quick and easy dessert option - you could probably even cut the fudge into small pieces for inside Easter eggs...</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br> </div><a href="http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/strawberry-pecan-fudge.html#more">Click to Continue Reading...</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibelieveicanfry/~4/O363pF-6J_o" height="1" width="1"/>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211780669396944906noreply@blogger.com0http://www.ibelieveicanfry.com/2013/03/strawberry-pecan-fudge.html