tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64705767293374243552024-03-08T15:28:41.856-06:00The Dutch Baker's DaughterI cook. I bake. I compete.DutchBakerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05091257905259403189noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470576729337424355.post-36565935934739937772017-06-14T06:00:00.000-05:002017-06-14T21:36:36.886-05:00Garlic-Parmesan Crunch Burgers #SaucyMama #WFC #Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My mission, once I received the goods, was to create something delicious with bacon or burgers. It had to be easy to make, delicious, and inventive. Let's take a look at what I came up with....</div>
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Part of the "crunch" comes from the easy topping I put on the buns. Sure, you can make your own buns...it's not hard...but it's even easier to add a little "everything bagel" seasoning and some Parmesan cheese to a few store bought buns....</div>
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And speaking of crunch, who doesn't love some good honey-mustard pretzels? Since I was all out of pretzels, I subbed chow mein noodles baked with a bit of honey and some of Saucy Mama's Smokey Garlic Mustard....a handful on top of the burger is so good! </div>
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1 egg yolk<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 ½ lbs. 80/20 ground chuck<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup Saucy Mama Parmesan Garlic Marinade<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 (1 oz.) slices sharp cheddar cheese<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 Kaiser rolls with Everything Bagel/Parmesan topping /split
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2 cups baby arugula<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup Honey and Garlic-Mustard Chow Mein noodles*<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sliced tomatoes and/or pickle slices<o:p></o:p></div>
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Whisk together the egg yolk, garlic mustard, Parmesan
cheese, and black pepper. Add the egg mixture to the ground chuck and mix by
hand until just combined. Form the meat into 4 patties, slightly larger than
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minutes before flipping. Brush the flipped burgers generously with the Parmesan
Garlic Marinade. Flip the burgers again after about 5 minutes, brush with more
marinade and top each one with a slice of cheddar cheese. Continue to cook
until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and tent with foil to keep warm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For each burger, spread the bottom half of a toasted Kaiser
roll with 1-2 tablespoons Garlic-Parmesan Aioli (recipe follows). Top with a
handful of arugula, the burger patty, sliced tomatoes and/or pickle slices, and
about ¼ cup Honey and Garlic- Mustard Chow Mein noodles (recipe follows). Place
the top half of the bun over the noodles and serve immediately.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup water to boil. Stir 2 teaspoons cornstarch into ¼ cup warm water. Stir the
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Lightly brush the top of each Kaiser roll with the
cornstarch mixture. Sprinkle each roll with about a teaspoon of everything
bagel seasoning, and about a teaspoon of shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake the
rolls for 4 minutes. To make your own seasoning, combine 1 T toasted sesame
seeds, 1 T poppy seeds, 1 T minced dried onion, 1 T minced dried garlic, and ½
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine 2
tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon Saucy Mama Smokey Garlic Mustard, and 2
teaspoons honey. Fold in 1 (5 oz.) can chow mein noodles (about 2 ½ cups).
Spread the noodles on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes,
stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Noodles will crisp when
cooled. Store in an airtight container.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you're like me, you've likely stashed a few leftover holiday provisions in the freezer. Extra butter, nuts, cranberries.... Now, after a brief vacation from baking, I can finally look at it all again! The first thing I pulled back out were those cranberries. After all, cranberries are the perfect winter fruit, no? So colorful and tart, they brighten up most everything.<br>
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The husband and I are trying to cut back on the sweets...our typical January resolution. But, cut back on sweets all together? Um...no. So, I make things like muffins. I can freeze muffins and take one out at a time. Cranberries make for perfect muffins. Plus, I had buttermilk and lemons in the fridge. They were meant to be....</div>
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Cranberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins</span></h1>
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<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">2 teaspoons grated lemon peel</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">2 teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1 cup buttermilk, warmed to room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">6 tablespoons melted butter</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1 egg, room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries</li>
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<li class="instructions" style="text-align: left;">In a small bowl, blend together the sugar and the lemon peel. Set aside 1/2 cup.</li>
<li class="instructions" style="text-align: left;">In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon-sugar and 1/4 cup flour. With a fork, cut in 2 tablespoons of cold butter until the mixture is crumbly.</li>
<li class="instructions" style="text-align: left;">In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, the remaining 1/2 cup lemon-sugar, baking powder, and salt.</li>
<li class="instructions" style="text-align: left;">In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, egg, and vanilla.</li>
<li class="instructions" style="text-align: left;">Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour. Stir until just combined. Fold in the cranberries.</li>
<li class="instructions" style="text-align: left;">Use a cookie scoop or spoon to divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.</li>
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Truth be told, they didn't make it into the freezer...but I did share a few with friends.....</div>
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Sometimes the best things are the least complicated. Take, for example, these stunning potato stacks...a few minutes of prep, a few ingredients, and you've got an awesome side for an elegant holiday meal....or a simple burger. </div>
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I haven't been posting much lately, or entering very many contests. I've been very occupied with my impending status change to grandmother...er...GlaMa. A week overdue! Luckily, these are so easy to make (and so good!) that we've had them several times already. So, with no further ado, I present:<br />
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2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<br />
1 cup heavy cream<br />
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard (I used Maille Dijon Mustard with Horseradish)<br />
1 Tablespoon chopped, fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish<br />
1/2 teaspoon sea salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced (1/8 - 1/16 inch)*<br />
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When I was growing up, Sloppy Joe's were every school kid's favorite recipe. In Wisconsin, however, we called them Spanish Hamburgers. Does anyone else remember this? Perhaps, in the land of meat and potatoes, a mixture of ground beef, celery, onions, and tomato paste was considered exotic? My mother's recipe was seasoned only with salt and pepper, and while I loved it as a kid, I couldn't help but doctor it up when I got older. Usually, this meant some mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic....whatever I could dig up in the fridge. Until now. Now, there is this.....</div>
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A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be invited to Indiana to participate in the Red Gold Tomatoes' Farm to Table Event. If you follow my blog, you all know that I'm already a huge Red Gold fan. This trip confirmed what I already knew....Red Gold Tomatoes are the best! I saw first hand how those fresh tomatoes make it into the cans, from one of the 53 Midwest family farms that supply the tomatoes to the actual plant, where the tomatoes are sorted, cleaned, and canned using the finest methods. If there was ever any doubt that not all canned tomatoes are equal, the "tasting" portion of this trip erased all of it. Different brands of tomatoes were displayed side by side. There was visual evidence---you could see the "other" brand's tomato was mushy---and sensory evidence...we could taste a difference! Plus, since Red Gold is committed to providing the best product to their consumers, their tomatoes are certified non-GMO and their cans are non-BPA.</div>
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Red Gold Tomatoes mean more than just canned tomatoes and sauce, though...they have ketchup, too! Recently, they teamed up with the original Huy Fong Sriracha to make an incredible <a href="http://roosterketchup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sriracha Ketchup</a>, and they've rolled it out nationwide. So if you can't find the original Red Gold Ketchup in your neck of the woods, look in your local Walmart or Target and you'll find the <a href="http://roosterketchup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sriracha Ketchup</a>. Go get some and make some of these Sriracha Joe's!</div>
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<li class="ingredient">½ cup diced red bell pepper</li>
<li class="ingredient">½ cup diced onion</li>
<li class="ingredient">½ cup diced celery</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cloves garlic, diced</li>
<li class="ingredient">¾ cup Sriracha Ketchup</li>
<li class="ingredient">½ cup water</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 teaspoons yellow mustard</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon brown sugar</li>
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I searched the Internet for the perfect recipe. Sweet, but not cloying. Lemon-y, but not too tart. In the end, I mashed up a couple of best. One was <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ina Garten's recipe</a> and the other, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/lemon-bars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ree Drummond's recipe</a>. The result? Perfection.</div>
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<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup granulated sugar</li>
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<li class="ingredient">1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">6 eggs</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cups sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons lemon zest</li>
<li class="ingredient">3/4 cup fresh lemon juice</li>
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Can anything be more Minnesotan than Hotdish? I don't think so. Traditionally, hotdish is a savory mix of creamed soup and hamburger, often topped with tots. Or macaroni and hamburger and cheese. Much cheese. Or tuna and noodles topped with crispy onions and mixed with....creamed soup. But let me propose another kind of hotdish, this one sweet rather than savory. What kind of sweet served in a casserole could possibly pass for hotdish? A souffle? Mais, non...too highbrow. And a banana pudding seems much too Southern. But a crumble...yes a crumble...perfect for a sweet hotdish...</div>
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<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1 cup rolled oats (not instant)</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup dark brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="text-align: left;">3-4 medium sized tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced</li>
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<li class="instructions" style="text-align: left;">Spread the apple slices evenly over the top of the crumb mixture. Drizzle the caramel topping over the apples. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the caramel. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Serve warm.</li>
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Earlier this month, Red Gold launched another Summer Grilling Season with loads of great recipes. One of my favorites from last year made an appearance again this year--the Spicy Tomato Burger! This burger is seriously good and so, so easy to make. I have to tell you that my burger making skills have historically been lackluster at best. That was before I discovered the "secret" ingredient.....wait for it....canned diced tomatoes! In this case, it's the flavorful Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies...</div>
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Simply drain a 10 or 14 ounce can of Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies and mix it into a pound of lean ground beef. Add a little salt and pepper, form into patties, and you are good to go. I like to add a nice slice of pepper-jack cheese to make it complete. Now wasn't that easy?</div>
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Of course, you don't have to stop at just this flavor combo. Some of you may remember the Caribbean Chicken Burger I made last year. Simply mix a pound of ground chicken or turkey with a can of Petite Diced Tomatoes with Cilantro and Lime (well drained), a slightly beaten egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and voila! another delicious burger is made!</div>
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It's been awhile since I've been on a cinnamon roll binge. There was a time when I was cranking out <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2009/12/couple-of-weeks-ago-my-favorite-cooking.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2013/01/banana-bread-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2010/03/sweet-potato-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2011/12/eggnog-and-cranberry-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">Cranberry and Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2012/12/gingerbread-cinnamon-rollsday4-of.html" target="_blank">Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2012/12/hot-chocolate-cinnamon-rolls-with.html" target="_blank">Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2011/09/cinnamon-roll-bread-pudding.html" target="_blank">Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding</a>....I even posted regular, plain ol' <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2011/10/cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">Cinnamon Rolls</a>. Then came a vacation from cinnamon rolls. Oh, there were other binges in the meantime...muffins, all things sweet potato, waffles....but nothing quite as satisfying or as fun as cinnamon rolls. Now, just when you thought you'd never see another cinnamon roll out of me, I've become obsessed once again.</div>
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It all started a couple of weeks ago when I made a batch of cinnamon rolls for work. They were such a success that I decided on another batch, this time swapping out the milk for buttermilk and the orange frosting for lemon. To. Die. For. Who knew that buttermilk could make such a difference?!<br />
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Of course I didn't stop at Lemon-Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls. No, I went one further. Blueberries. I added blueberries and created the best cinnamon rolls ever. At least until I come up with another combination....</div>
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<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup unsalted butter</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)</li>
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<li class="ingredient">3 1/4 cups to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup brown sugar, packed</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon cinnamon</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cups fresh blueberries, optional</li>
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<li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon butter, softened</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel</li>
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<li class="ingredient">1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice</li>
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<li class="instructions">Heat the buttermilk, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool until the temperature is between 110 and 120 degrees F. (bathwater warm).</li>
<li class="instructions">In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture with the yeast, egg, 2 cups of the flour, and the salt. Beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 7 minutes. (Alternately, just use the dough hook on your mixer and let the mixer knead the dough for about 5 minutes).</li>
<li class="instructions">Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning it once. Cover the bowl with a clean damp towel and allow the dough to rise in a draft-free area until it is doubled in size, about 1 hour. In the meantime, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl.</li>
<li class="instructions">Gently deflate the dough and let it rest for 5 minutes. Roll out the dough into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Spread the dough with the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Sprinkle the blueberries over the top, if desired. </li>
<li class="instructions">Starting from the long end, roll up the dough and pinch the seam closed. Cut into 12 equal sized pieces and place into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. While the rolls are rising, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.</li>
<li class="instructions">Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and frost while still warm.</li>
<li class="instructions">For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and the butter in a medium bowl. Add the lemon peel and the lemon juice, blending until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat to desired consistency, adding additional lemon juice if needed. </li>
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What a ride this Saucy Mama trip has been! Just a little over 2 weeks ago, a package of sauces, marinades, and one very tasty mustard arrived at my door. It was up to me to come up with a recipe worthy of competing in the 2015 Saucy Mama Contest. This contest will be someone's ticket, a Golden Ticket, to the 2015 World Food Championships taking place in Kissimmee, Florida. Can you imagine what a fun and scary ride that will be?!<br />
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Those of you who know me know that I have a thing for a touch of orange in my food. From breads, to pies, to sweet rolls, there isn't much I haven't sprinkled with some orange zest. It's no wonder that the bottle of sauce that stood out from rest for me was Saucy Mama's Orange Habanero Wing Sauce. It just <i>sounded</i> like it<i> </i>was going to be awesome. Boy howdy, with its slightly sweet, slightly hot, and slightly orange deliciousness -- it <i>is</i> awesome! I just couldn't resist building an entire meal with this stuff....<br />
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The criteria for creating the perfect Saucy Mama recipe are that the recipe must be easy to replicate, family friendly, great for parties, and, above all, delicious. It came to me that the one food that encompasses all of these things might just be the hamburger. Think about it.....hamburgers come in all shapes and sizes, some fancy, some sloppy, and all delicious. Yup. I was going to make a hamburger.</div>
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My final recipe turned out to be a compilation of three easy, and very flavorful parts...a sweet, candied bacon, a spicy, orange-y ketchup, and fresh, crispy onion strings, all piled on top of a basic, juicy burger. May I present Saucy Orange Habanero Burgers!</div>
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I am so excited to share that I am one of 25 bloggers chosen to compete in <a href="http://barhyte.com/contests/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saucy Mama's 2015 Recipe Contest</a>! This means that not only do I have a chance to win a Golden Ticket to the 2015 World Food Championships, but I get to play with 6 different Saucy Mama condiments and I get to give away a 3 pack of sauces to one of my readers!<br>
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For those not in the know, Saucy Mama is a division of <a href="http://barhyte.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barhyte Specialty Foods</a> located in Pendleton, Oregon. They are the makers of fabulous mustards, marinades, and wing sauces. I've participated in a couple of Saucy Mama's contests in the past and I've enjoyed their products immensely. The stakes are especially high this year, as this contest is a qualifying event for The World Food Championships being held in Kissimmee, Florida!<br>
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Okay--so I was in a bind the other day. I desperately needed a nice looking bun. Stop with the snickers. I needed a <i>hamburger</i> bun. At any rate, I did what any normal person does and I stopped at the grocery store. Since it was so late, however, there weren't any good buns left. What to do? Well, I made my own of course!<br>
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I feel serious eye rolling from the audience. I get it. Why would you make your own buns when you can buy perfectly good ones from the store and/or bakery? For starters, they are damn good. And, while you may not believe it, they are easy to make with a few simple ingredients.</div>
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<li class="ingredient">1 envelope yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)</li>
<li class="ingredient">3 tablespoons granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">3 1/2 - 4 cups flour</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 egg, room temperature, slightly beaten</li>
<li class="ingredient">3 tablespoons butter, melted</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 egg yolk, slightly beaten</li>
<li class="ingredient">poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or caraway seeds for sprinkling</li>
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<li class="instructions">Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover loosely with a damp towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft free spot until doubled, about 90 minutes to 2 hours.</li>
<li class="instructions">Gently deflate the dough. Cut into 12 pieces (18 for slider size) and form into hamburger and/or hot dog shapes. Place on baking sheets lined with a silpat or parchment paper, cover loosely, and allow to rise until puffy, about an hour. In the mean time, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.</li>
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<i>The dough should just start to pull away, and feel just a bit tacky to the touch.</i></div>
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<i>Sprinkle liberally with seeds of your choice....</i></div>
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<i>I especially like a little caraway seed and sea salt.</i></div>
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I'm taking a break from healthy posting in favor of something fun! Actually, I'm digging into my past for a recipe that I originally shared on my friend Kristin's blog, <a href="http://frugalanticsrecipes.com/2013/02/dark-chocolate-tres-leches-cake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker.</a> I am so craving dark chocolate right about now....<br />
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Everything in moderation, right? I went a little overboard yesterday on my <strike>diet</strike> change of lifestyle. A trip through the aisles of Costco will do that. They really need little calorie UPC codes at all of the sample stations to scan into the MyFitnessPal app. On second thought, maybe it's best not to know....<br />
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<i>The best part of this Tres Leches Cake is how easy it is....just one bowl.</i></div>
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I first made a <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2012/12/tres-leches-cakeday-3-of-christmas-week.html" target="_blank">Tres Leches Cake</a> a few years ago for a holiday post. It is a Cafe Latte copycat recipe that I use frequently...it's that good! This chocolate version is take on the original and I really like how it turned out. </div>
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<li class="ingredient">¼ cup oil</li>
<li class="ingredient">¾ cup granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 Eggs</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 tsp. vanilla extract</li>
<li class="ingredient">¾ cup flour</li>
<li class="ingredient">¼ cup dark cocoa</li>
<li class="ingredient">½ tsp. baking soda</li>
<li class="ingredient">½ tsp. baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient">¼ tsp. salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">½ cup buttermilk</li>
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<li class="ingredient">½ of a (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup half/half</li>
<li class="ingredient">¼ tsp vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 ½ tablespoons dark cocoa</li>
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<li class="ingredient">2 cups heavy whipping cream</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons powdered sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons dark cocoa</li>
<li class="ingredient">½ tsp. vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient">Chocolate and/or White Chocolate Curls, for garnish</li>
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<li class="instructions">In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.</li>
<li class="instructions">In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</li>
<li class="instructions">Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture.</li>
<li class="instructions">Slowly add the buttermilk, mixing until well blended.</li>
<li class="instructions">Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly
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<li class="instructions">Remove from oven and cool for at least ten minutes before removing from pan.</li>
<li class="instructions">Carefully, cut the cake in half, horizontally.</li>
<li class="instructions">Place each half sliced side up on a rack to cool completely.</li>
<li class="instructions">While the cake is cooling, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, the half/half, the vanilla, and the
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<li class="instructions">Slowly pour the liquid over each half of the cake.</li>
<li class="instructions">Cover and chill for several hours.</li>
<li class="instructions">When ready to assemble the cake, whip the cream until stiff, adding the powdered sugar and cocoa.</li>
<li class="instructions">Place one of the cake halves on a serving plate, cut side up.</li>
<li class="instructions">Spread whipped cream over the top of the cake layer, and then top with the second cake half.</li>
<li class="instructions">Frost the top and the sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.</li>
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I'll admit I haven't been posting with any regularity at all lately. This is largely due to the fact that I'm trying to lose weight and get into better shape. So, while I'm sure you all appreciate an occasional healthy recipe, I'm fairly certain it's the decadent ones that get the attention.</div>
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Awhile back, I found a recipe via Pinterest for a Blueberry-Buttermilk Breakfast Cake. It's perfect for a little weekend treat and I'm sure you could sub any kind of berry. I've made it a couple of times...once with a little lemon glaze and once with a crunchy, sugary topping. They are both awesome! Not health food, by any means...but not horribly decadent, either. A beautiful compromise, yes? And I daresay, it's not just for breakfast...let's just call it a Tea Cake....</div>
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<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 egg, room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cups all purpose flour, divided</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup buttermilk</li>
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<li class="instructions">Whisk together 1 3/4 cups of the flour with the baking powder and the salt. Toss the blueberries with the remaining 1/4 cup flour and set aside.</li>
<li class="instructions">Stir the flour mixture into the batter 1/3 at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the blueberries.</li>
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Are mornings as crazy at your house as they are at mine? Holy cow...it seems like I put in a full day before I even leave the house! Lately, my husband and I have been trying trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle. What this means to us is that it's even crazier in the morning as we try to get our "healthy" lunches put together. </div>
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A few weeks ago, Red Gold Tomatoes sent me a "Spring Shake-Up" pack to help me get motivated for the new season. There were, of course, several cans of diced tomatoes, but they also included some great Springtime recipes and a big canning jar so that I could make a little shake-up of my own. Now, I realize I'm a little late to the salad shakeup party...but I am totally hooked!</div>
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I actually started experimenting with different salad combinations right after Easter. Hello--leftover eggs and ham? Luckily, I had two jars since my husband was totally on board with having his own to bring to work. </div>
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There are no real rules for making these things, except maybe to keep the salad dressing on the bottom, so nothing gets too soggy. If you like croutons, bring them along separately. Then, just layer your favorite salad fixings or leftovers in the jar. Make it as colorful as possible...all of your co-workers will be jealous! </div>
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The best part about these salads is that you can make them up ahead of time using whatever you have on hand. Chicken and bacon? How about a Chicken Club Shake-Up? Leftover steak? A Philly Cheese <strike>Steak </strike>Shake<strike> </strike>-Up would make a great meal.<br />
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I read the other day that the secret to successful weight loss is to start small...change one bad habit at at a time. So, I swapped out a cup of white flour for white whole wheat flour in these cookies. This is not diet food--way too much butter and sugar for that--but it's got dark chocolate and some whole wheat flour! And peanut butter! If you haven't guessed, I'm in the midst of trying to <strike>lose</strike> lead a healthier lifestyle. My motto has always been "everything in moderation". Somehow, that moderation got away from me....time to reel it in.<br />
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<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup peanut butter</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup dark brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 eggs, room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup all purpose flour</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup white whole wheat flour</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cups quick cooking oats</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 (12 oz) package dark chocolate chips</li>
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<li class="instructions">Beat together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.</li>
<li class="instructions">Add the vanilla and eggs; continue to beat for another one to two minutes.</li>
<li class="instructions">Combine the flours, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined. Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Add the oatmeal and mix thoroughly. Fold in the chocolate chips.</li>
<li class="instructions">Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies just start to brown around the edges. Allow the cookies to set on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Makes about 4 dozen.</li>
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<li>Fat: <span class="fat">6.9 (g)</span></li>
<li>Totalcarbs: <span class="totalcarbs">19 (g)</span></li>
<li>Dietaryfiber: <span class="dietaryfiber">1.3 (g)</span></li>
<li>Protein: <span class="protein">2.1 (g)</span></li>
<li>Sodium: <span class="sodium">143.4 (mg)</span></li>
<li>Cholesterol: <span class="cholesterol">16.4 (mg)</span></li>
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<span class="tag">Believe it or not, this changing one small thing at time thing is working quite well. I may never be a health fanatic, but I've learned to appreciate all things cauliflower (have you tried cauliflower rice? life changing!) and exercise is becoming routine. Cookies, however, will always be part of my diet. </span></div>
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My latest obsession is candied citrus peel. Seriously. It started with a little grapefruit peel experimentation. I happen to dislike grapefruit with a passion. Bitter and awful. But the peel? Simmered in juice and sugar until it's syrupy and then rolled in more sugar....holy yum! From there I went to orange, then lemon, and now...you guessed it....I needed something green, so candied lime peel was on the agenda. </div>
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<li class="instructions">Juice the limes and add enough water to make 3/4 cup. Combine the juice and 1/2 cup sugar in a small non-reactive saucepan. Stir in the peel. Heat over medium heat until the mixture just comes to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is syrupy and the peels are translucent. </li>
<li class="instructions">Drain the peels, reserving the syrup for another use, if desired. Toss the peels with 1/4 cup sugar, then transfer them to a sheet of parchment paper; spread out and allow to dry for at least 30 minutes. </li>
<li class="instructions">Bring 1-inch of water in a medium-sized pot to a simmer over medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low. Place the chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl and place the bowl over the simmering water, making sure that the bowl isn’t touching the water. Stir the chips until completely melted and smooth. With an offset spatula, spread the chocolate evenly on the prepared parchment lined cookie sheet to a 1/4 –inch thickness. Sprinkle the candied lime peels, the coconut chips, and the pistachio nuts evenly over the chocolate. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Break into pieces. Store covered in a cool area, or refrigerate.</li>
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So that's it. Really. And even though I usually change at least a half dozen things in any given recipe, this time I left it as it was (except that I couldn't find whole wheat lasagna). Skinny? At about 330 calories per serving, it certainly is. My husband actually preferred the cottage cheese to the ricotta. He had no idea he was eating "Skinny" lasagna.</div>
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Of course I have every intention of starting those New Year resolutions. Really. Healthier recipes are coming your way...a couple of them, at least. But c'mon. The whole year is looming ahead of us. There is plenty of time. Let's start the New Year right with another Dutch tradition: Appelbeignets!<br />
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A few years ago, I hauled out my Fry Baby (circa 1975...no kidding) to make <a href="http://www.thedutchbakersdaughter.com/2011/01/oliebollen-new-years-eve-tradition.html" target="_blank">Oliebollen</a>. They are by all accounts a precursor to the modern day doughnut...fried balls of dough studded with raisins or chopped apple and rolled in sugar...all of Holland celebrates with them on New Year's Eve. I found them to be pretty awesome, but deep frying isn't my thing so I put the Fry Baby into storage. </div>
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I searched around for a good recipe to use and I found several very similar ones. A few use a bottle of ale in the batter, but I didn't have any so I went the way of buttermilk. To brighten things up, I decided to use a little orange zest, but otherwise the batter is pretty straight forward. Simply peel, core and slice some apples...I used a few Honeycrisp....and make a simple batter. Very easy.</div>
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1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
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A few years ago, my husband pestered me into calling his sister for his mom's recipe for Hermits. Carol was happy to comply, but apparently she couldn't read her own writing....it was a disaster! I had wanted to surprise his mom with one of her favorite Holiday cookies, since she wasn't able to bake anymore and had misplaced her copy of the recipe.</div>
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Fast forward to last Saturday morning. Both Carol and my mother-in-law are no longer with us, and Pete and I (feeling a bit nostalgic, I suppose) were bemoaning the fact that I never got a copy of the recipe. Later that morning, something compelled me to go upstairs and into the bedroom that was my mother-in-law's. We pretty much use it as a big closet now...I rarely go in there....but there I was checking to see if I could find one of my sweaters. I didn't see my sweater, but I did notice an old wicker basket Pete's mom used to keep various odds and ends...half empty nail polishes and such. I opened the lid and, lo and behold, folded into a square, there it was. The Hermit recipe. Coincidence? Maybe. I prefer to think that she is still looking out for us.</div>
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I researched these cookies (trying to find a comparable recipe) and found many variations. It's an older American cookie, found in cookbooks from the mid to late 1800's. On the East coast, Hermits are most often made into a bar. These cookies are a simple, not too sweet, drop cookie with spices, raisins, and chopped walnuts. They actually taste better a few days after they are made.</div>
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An American cookie found in cookbooks dating back to 1880, the Hermit comes in many variations. This version, a simple spicy drop cookie, tastes even better a few days after it is made.</div>
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<li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon nutmeg</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup dark brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 egg, room temperature</li>
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<li class="instructions">In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.</li>
<li class="instructions">In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the brown sugar. Add the egg and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the milk and the vanilla.</li>
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I'm just back from my third (and final!) try for the big bucks at the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off...Holy Cow what an amazing event! No win this time for my <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/lemon-poppy-seed-pull-apart-bread/307e5002-940b-4ad7-9c1d-37194099ed7a?src=SH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lemon-Poppy Seed Pull Apart Bread</a>, but the whole experience was so over-the-top exciting that I still need to float back to reality.</div>
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One thing that I have learned from my experience with the Pillsbury Bake-Off is that most home cooks are looking for something that's not only delicious, but easy to make. Working convenience foods into a recipe and putting a homemade touch on it is a perfectly fine way to make this happen. Did you know, however, that you can make something easy and delicious and from scratch? I'm here to prove it to you with these beautiful popovers!</div>
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So today was my husband's birthday. What to make? Well, he loves layer cake. And he loves my cream-filled cupcakes. I think it calls for a mash-up, don't you?</div>
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I have a confession to make: I'm kind of terrible at cake decorating. When my husband tells me he wants a layer cake, I cringe. So, I had to think of something easy. Easy and chocolate-y, of course. Since I had some buttercream in the freezer, left from making cupcakes last week, it was a no-brainer to thaw it out. Then I took my favorite chocolate cake recipe, baked it into three layers, spread the buttercream in between the layers, and topped it off with some chocolate ganache. So easy it's ridiculous.</div>
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So, here's the thing. This is a fabulous recipe. Seriously. Flaky biscuits are dipped in butter, rolled in lemon-sugar and poppy seed, baked until the lemon-sugar is wonderfully caramelized, and topped with an incredible lemony cream cheese glaze. Not only that---it's easy! We are talking seven ingredient- only 20 minutes prep time-easy.</div>
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The most amazing thing about this recipe? It's a contender for the $1 Million grand prize in the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off that will take place in Nashville, TN on November 3, 2014. If you've read my blog before, you know that this will be my third and final try at the Pillsbury Bake-Off. Shock and awe, right? More than that, I am humbled by the recipes this one will be competing with. That said, this is my favorite entry to date. See for yourself.</div>
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<i>I was excited to see </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #434242; line-height: 20px;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Watkins™ Poppy Seed on the list of eligible ingredients...it adds such a nice little nutty crunch to things.</span></i></span></div>
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<i>I used the buttermilk Grands! biscuits...but the original works, too. It's the flaky layers that make a great pull-apart....</i></div>
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The seven ingredients begin with a<span style="background-color: white; color: #434242; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #434242; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;">can of Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 biscuits)....there isn't a complicated yeasty dough to made, raised, and measured. The biscuits are separated to make 16 smaller biscuits. Each biscuit is then brushed with melted butter, dredged in a mixture of lemon zest, sugar, and poppy seed and carefully placed in a loaf pan that has been lined with parchment paper.</span></div>
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The baked loaf is allowed to cool for just a few minutes before it is glazed with a mixture of butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. It's best served warm, but on the off chance there are leftovers, it is fine served at room temperature too. In fact, in order to prevent myself from eating a whole loaf in one sitting, I found that it also freezes well and the slices warm up quickly in the microwave or in a toaster oven.</div>
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<i>This bread has it all...sweet, salty, tart, creamy, nutty, sticky...it is truly addicting!</i></div>
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After totally neglecting the Improv challenge for the last few months, I am happy to say that I'm back in the saddle! For those not in the know, the Improv challenge is a fun way for us to play with our food. Each month our fabulous new leader, Lesa from <a href="http://www.edesiasnotebook.com/p/improv-challenge.html" target="_blank">Edesia's Notebook</a>, provides us with two ingredients with which to make marvelous creations. This month our theme is Milk and Honey...such a tasty combo! Interested in participating? Go ahead and visit <a href="http://www.edesiasnotebook.com/p/improv-challenge.html" target="_blank">Edesia's Notebook</a>...you don't even need a blog.</div>
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<li class="ingredient">6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon coconut extract</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup honey</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons poppy seed</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 cups flour</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient">3/4 cup crushed frosted flakes</li>
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<li class="instructions">Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.; line a 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.</li>
<li class="instructions">In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, combine the milk, eggs, coconut oil, extracts, and honey. Stir in the poppy seed and allow to soak for 30 minutes.</li>
<li class="instructions">In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk mixture and stir until just moistened (batter will be lumpy). Spoon batter into cupcake liners. Sprinkle the frosted flakes over the muffin tops.</li>
<li class="instructions">Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. </li>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Prep Time:</span><span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT00H45M"></span> 00 hrs. 45 mins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Cook time:</span><span class="cooktime"><span class="value-title" title="PT00H20M"></span> 00 hrs. 20 mins. </span><br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Total time:</span><span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT65M"></span> 65 mins. </span><br>
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Yikes...it's been two months since my last post! I'm not quite sure how that happened, but hasn't the summer gone by really quickly this year? It's hard to believe it's September. There are still a few reminders of summer with the most visible being a huge box of zucchini and cucumbers sitting in the corner of my kitchen......</div>
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The challenge is what to do with all of this good stuff but since I have procrastinated for two years on a post about refrigerator pickles, that is where I will begin.</div>
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Let's begin by saying that I don't can food...never have and probably never will. But, this is different. It's easy. And it's tasty. And since I learned how to do it, I will do it every year.</div>
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<b>Hot and Sweet Pickles </b>(adapted from <a href="http://kateinthekitchen.com/2012/08/10/refrigerator-pickles-for-a-memory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate in the Kitchen</a>)</div>
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1 cup white vinegar</div>
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar</div>
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1 T Kosher salt</div>
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1 t. celery seed</div>
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1 t. mustard seed</div>
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced</div>
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2-3 jalapeno peppers, sliced</div>
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5-6 medium cucumbers, sliced</div>
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Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, and mustard seed in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar and salt. In the mean time, layer 2 quart jars with the onion, peppers, and cucumber slices, packing well (the pickles will shrink). Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and screw the tops on the jars. Cool slightly, then shake to distribute, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.</div>
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<i>Do you like it hot? Add a few more peppers. Garlicky? Throw a few garlic cloves in there.</i><br />
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<i>We love them on burgers (beef or veggie), but they are also good right out of the jar....</i><br />
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