tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75162322235442298842024-09-04T16:34:21.525-07:00Have you been wanting to try a new recipe, but not sure if it's any good? Well, this blog is dedicated to posting great food and drink ideas from recipes I've already tried at home for all those who love to experiment with cooking.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10171411158800706343noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516232223544229884.post-82422673150540023912012-11-20T09:55:00.002-08:002012-11-20T09:55:58.290-08:00

As much fun as I've had posting recipes and pictures of new foods we've tried, I continue to wonder how effective this blog is in inspiring people to try new recipes or cook more at home.  Although the page views tell me that someone reads this blog, there is no way for me to know how or what viewers have done with this information, and I continue to doubt the time and effort I put into it.

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recipe courtesy Sunset Magazine Green Gin Cocktail 1/4 cup parsley leaves 1/4 cup mint leaves 1/3 cup gin 2 tablespoons Celery Simple Syrup 1 cup cold club soda Small celery stalks and mint sprigs Using a wooden spoon or muddler, vigorously bruise parsley and mint leaves with gin in a cocktail shaker (or use a mortar and pestle, then scrape into shaker). Add simple syrup and strain

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recipe courtesy Martha Stewart Living Stone Fruit Galette 1 1/2 pounds peaches or apricots, sliced 1/2 inch thick (4 3/4 cups) 1/3 cup granulated sugar (1/2 cup if using apricots) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 disk Pate Brisee All-purpose flour, for surface 1 large egg, lightly beaten Sanding sugar (optional), for sprinkling

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recipes courtesy Martha Stewart , Cooking Light and Family Circle Grilled Brined Pork Loin 4 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 4 cups ice 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch thyme 1/2 orange, zest removed in strips and fruit reserved for garnish 12 whole peppercorns, plus freshly ground pepper 1 boneless pork loin (2 pounds) Coarse grain mustard, for

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recipe courtesy Martha Stewart Living  Cucumber Cape Codder 1 cup sugar 2 cups grated English cucumber (about 1 cucumber), plus cucumber wedges, for garnish 9 ounces vodka, chilled 12 ounces cranberry juice (no sugar added) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes) Ice, for serving Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring until

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recipe adapted from Martha Stewart Living  Grilled Pizza with Cheesy Corn, Fresh Tomatoes and Basil Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough* 1 1/3 cups corn kernels (from 2 ears) 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup) 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 medium garlic clove) 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Coarse salt 2 small tomatoes (5 to 6 ounces total), thinly

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recipe courtesy Sunset Magazine Grilled Caprese Sandwich 8 slices (about 11 oz.) rustic sourdough or Italian country bread 2 large garlic cloves, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil  8 slices (6 oz.) mozzarella cheese  2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced  1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers 16 large basil leaves  About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt About 1/2 tsp.

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recipe courtesy Cooking Light Turkey, Apple and Swiss Melt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 8 (1-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread  4 (1-ounce) slices Swiss cheese  5 ounces thinly sliced Granny Smith apple (about 1 small) 8 ounces thinly sliced lower-sodium deli turkey breast Cooking spray  Combine mustard and honey in a small bowl. Spread one side of

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recipe courtesy Sunset Magazine Lemon-Thyme Pimm's Cooler 1/4 cup Pimm's No. 1 1/3 cup Lemon-Thyme Simple Syrup* 5 to 6 tbsp. lemon juice Lemon twists Thyme sprigs Combine Pimm's, syrup, lemon juice to taste, and 2/3 cup water in a small pitcher. Divide between 2 ice-filled tumblers. Wrap lemon twists around thyme sprigs and garnish glasses. *Lemon-Thyme Simple Syrup 3/4 cup sugar

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recipe courtesy Cooking Light Tomato and Asparagus Carbonara 3 quarts water  1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil  1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut trimmed asparagus 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved  2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 

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recipe courtesy Taste of Home Zucchini Banana Bread 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 teaspoon banana extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts In a large bowl, combine the

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recipe adapted from Cooking Light Peanut Butter Banana Bread 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter  3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 large eggs  1/2 cup granulated sugar  1/2 cup packed brown sugar 6.75 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)  1/4 cup ground flaxseed 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon

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recipe courtesy Better Homes and Gardens Grilled Chicken and Peaches with Green Beans and Orzo 8 ounces dried orzo (1 1/3 cups) 8 ounces green beans, trimmed (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 pound chicken tenders 2 peaches, cut into wedges 1/4 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 - 4 ounces herb-flavored feta cheese ( garlic and

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recipe courtesy Sunset Magazine Seashells with Basil, Tomatoes and Garlic 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 large garlic cloves, finely choppedAbout 3/4 tsp. kosher salt1 1/4 pounds (1 qt.) small cherry and teardrop tomatoes3/4 pound medium seashell pasta1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves Combine oil, garlic, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Chop 1 cup of

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recipe courtesy Better Homes and Gardens Chorizo-Chile Burger 1 recipe Poblano-Avocado Spread, or purchased avocado spread1 medium red onion, thinly slicedJuice of 1 lime (2 Tbsp.)1 tablespoon white vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground cuminKosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste6 ounces uncooked chorizo sausage1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck6 hamburger

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recipe courtesy Cooking Light serve on a bed of spinach and arugula for added flavor and texture Stone Fruit Chicken-Rice Salad 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, trimmed 1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon black pepper, dividedCooking spray2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 cups

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recipe courtesy Cooking Light Maple-Soy Chicken Thighs 1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger1 teaspoon dark sesame oil1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 garlic cloves, minced8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sliced green onions  Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl,

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cranberry sauce recipe courtesy Rachael Ray Cranberry Bog Turkey Burger with Corn on the Cob with Chive Butter Bog Burgers:1 1/3 pounds (the average weight of one package from meat case) ground turkey breast1 small McIntosh apple, finely chopped1 small white onion, chopped1 rib celery from heart of the stalk, finely chopped1 rounded teaspoon poultry seasoningSalt and pepperVegetable oil,

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recipe courtesy Family Circle Apricot-Lime Glazed Shrimp 1 cup rice1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup cilantro, chopped1/2 cup apricot preserves3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (about 24), shelled and deveined Cook rice following package directions, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a

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recipe courtesy Cooking Light Grilled Sweet Potato and Napa Cabbage Salad and Lime Vinaigrette 3 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds)5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 tablespoons warm water2 teaspoons honeyDash of hot sauce (optional)1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced3 cups shredded Napa cabbage1

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recipe courtesy Family Circle Caprese-Style Grilled Chicken Breasts 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 clove garlic, chopped1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper3 tablespoons olive oil3 tomatoes (about 1 pound), seeds removed, cut into bite-size pieces1/4 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5

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recipe courtesy Martha Stewart Living Nectarine Pancakes 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3 1/2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 tablespoon butter, melted, plus more, softened, for skillet and serving2 tablespoons safflower oil2 nectarines, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2

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recipe courtesy Family Circle Strawberry Salsa 1 pound strawberries, hulled and diced1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions1 jalapeno, seeded and diced1/4 cup cilantro, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey1/8 teaspoon salttortilla chips (optional) Gently mix ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with tortilla chips or over fish or chicken.  Serves 6.

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recipe courtesy Better Homes and Gardens Pancetta-Wrapped Chicken with Glazed Date Sauce (2) 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves(1/2) 5.2-ounce package semi-soft cheese with garlic and fine herbs(4) thin slices pancetta or prosciutto (about 1 ounce)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup pitted whole dates, chopped1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/3 cup

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recipe courtesy Cooking Light Chicken Tostadas and Avocado Salsa 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup prechopped tomato 1/2 cup prechopped white onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1 avocado, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive

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