tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19220253454542652042024-03-13T20:01:52.270-04:00Nicole's Homemade TreatsNicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.comBlogger514125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-53958906774882465912013-11-01T08:31:00.002-04:002013-11-01T08:31:44.971-04:0030 Days of Etsy FavoritesDay #2: Orange Pop<br />
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To view any of these wonderful orange items head here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/nikid/favorites/oranges?ref=favs_index_3" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/people/nikid/favorites/oranges?ref=favs_index_3</a><br />
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Have a wonderful day!Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-34081621553250718732013-09-03T09:31:00.001-04:002013-09-03T09:31:43.536-04:00Joke of the Day: Have a Laugh on Me!<b>Happy Tuesday - </b>Enjoy this joke, the laughs are free!<br />
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A doctor and a lawyer were talking at a party. <br />
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Their conversation was constantly interrupted by people describing their
ailments and asking the doctor for free medical advice. <br />
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After an hour of this, the exasperated doctor asked the lawyer, "What do
you do to stop people from asking you for legal advice when you're out
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"I give it to them," replied the lawyer, "and then I send them a bill."<br />
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The doctor was shocked, but agreed to give it a try. <br />
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The next day, still feeling slightly guilty, the doctor prepared the bills.<br />
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Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-90003585748785495682013-09-02T20:57:00.002-04:002013-09-02T20:57:59.291-04:00Labor Day: A Perfect Day for me to Start Laboring!!Hello!!<br />
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Sorry to be MIA for so long, life just gets in the way! I plan on putting up a new post, even just a quick joke or two at least 3 days a week from now on.<br />
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-NicoleNicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-55096461227229161212013-03-09T13:22:00.001-05:002013-03-09T13:23:55.732-05:00Giveaway: 4 lb. Assorted Basket of Chocolate from Nicole’s Homemade Treats : Anders Ruff Custom Designs :I am having a giveaway just in time for Easter! Go ahead and enter, you have nothing to lose!!<br />
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Go Ahead & Induge!Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-22801418741858999902012-10-01T09:28:00.002-04:002012-10-01T09:28:29.102-04:00Mosaic Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-63209516676147696522012-09-26T09:54:00.000-04:002012-09-26T09:54:07.860-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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* 6 large apples</div>
* 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice<br />
* 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider<br />
* 1/4 cup raw sugar<br />
* 1/4 cup cinnamon<br />
* 2 tsp. nutmeg<br />
* 1 cup rolled oats<br />
* 1/2 cup flour<br />
* 1/2 cup brown sugar <br />
* 1 stick butter, diced (must be cold)<br />
* 6 Tbsp. cinnamon<br />
* Pinch of salt<br />
* Vanilla Ice Cream<br />
* Whipped Cream<br />
* Caramel Sauce <br />
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* Mixing bowls & spoons<br />
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* 12 Ramekins (1/2 c. minimum)<br />
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5.) Scoop equal portions of apples into the ramekins.<br />
6.) Place ramekins on a lined baking sheet & set aside.<br />
7.) Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon & salt in a bowl.<br />
8.) Mix with your hands until ingredients are blended & crumbly.<br />
9.) Spread topping evenly over the apples.<br />
10.) Place baking sheet w/ ramekins in oven.<br />
11.) Bake about 1 hour until golden & apples are bubbly.<br />
12.) Serve warm.<br />
13.) Top with ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce.<br />
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Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-27766261674763129252012-09-24T09:52:00.004-04:002012-09-24T09:52:27.866-04:00Mosaic Monday<div style="text-align: center;">
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Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-29825494105178875902012-09-20T09:46:00.003-04:002012-09-20T09:46:50.973-04:00Temptation Thursday<div style="text-align: left;">
Hello! I hope everyone is having a great week, mine has flown by... as usual. The nice thing is that the weekend is upon us and my husband and I have a Saturday night of festivities planned just for us (kids are going to their grandparents). YEAH!!!! (I hope I did not say that too loud!)</div>
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In honor of the lovely weekend I am going to tempt you with some of my favorite products that are perfect for fall. They are items that make baking easy when you just want something "homemade," without all the fuss. I have used these products for years and swear by them. Temptation awaits!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.stonewallkitchen.com/shop/speciality-foods/baking-mixes/553109.html" target="_blank">Oatmeal Crisp Topping from Stonewall Kitchen</a>: I always have at least one
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<a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/pumpkin-spice-pancake-mix" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix from King Arthur Flour:</a> Honestly, you have to try it to understand how good it is!!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sweet-potato-biscuit-mix/?pkey=cbaking-mixes" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Biscuit Mix from Williams Sonoma:</a> We are big biscuit lovers and when I stumbled upon this mix I thought I died and went to heaven!!</div>
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Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-74851274306375657052012-09-18T10:18:00.003-04:002012-09-18T10:18:32.786-04:00Tasty Tuesday<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Pork Cutlet Florentine</span></div>
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<b><i>Servings: </i></b>12</div>
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* 2 large eggs, whisked until foamy
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* 12 pork chops, thinly sliced<br />
* salt and pepper <br />
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cup extra virgin olive oil<a href="http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&productId=674105"></a>
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* 3
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* zest of lemon (optional)
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* 3 shallow bowls</div>
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* Braising pan</div>
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* Meat thermometer</div>
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* Tongs</div>
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* Paper towels </div>
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* Platter</div>
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* Mixing spoon</div>
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1.) Put flour, eggs, & bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. </div>
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2.) Blend cheese into bread crumbs.</div>
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3.) Season pork with salt & pepper.</div>
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4.) Coat each cutlet well with flour. </div>
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5.) Dip cutlet in egg
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6.) Dredge cutlets in bread crumbs until completely coated.</div>
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7.) Heat 3/4 cup olive oil in pan on medium-high, 1-2 min. </div>
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8.) Add pork, 3 chops at a time.</div>
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9.) Cook about 2 1/2 min, until edges turn golden-brown. </div>
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10.) Turn over; cook about 2
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11.) Drain cutlets on paper towels & repeat with rest of pork. </div>
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12.) Transfer to clean platter & let rest 5 min.<strong> </strong></div>
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13.) Add 2 Tbsp<strong> </strong>olive oil, spinach, and tomatoes to pan on high. </div>
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14.) Cook, stirring, until
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15.) Spread spinach mixture evenly over cutlets.</div>
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16.) Add lemon butter sauce, capers and parsley to pan. </div>
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17.) Heat 2 min to warm through. </div>
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18.) Spoon sauce over cutlets & spinach (serve extra on the side) </div>
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19.) Garnish with lemon
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<span class="ingredient">* 1/4 lb. butter</span><span class="ingredient"> </span></div>
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<span class="ingredient">* 2 Tbsp olive oil</span><span class="ingredient"> </span></div>
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<span class="ingredient">* 3/4 fresh lemon</span><span class="ingredient"> </span></div>
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<span class="ingredient">* 1 cup chicken broth</span><span class="ingredient"> </span></div>
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<span class="ingredient">* 1/2 cup dry sherry</span><span class="ingredient"> </span></div>
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1.) Mix together butter, lemon juice, parsley &
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2.) Simmer lightly for 5 minutes. </div>
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3.) Add sherry & cook 2
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4.) Thicken sauce with cornstarch & water
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5.) Keep stirring until smooth.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">APPLE CRISP</span></div>
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This dessert is one of my all time favorites... you cannot mess it up.</div>
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<i>Servings: </i>8</div>
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<i><b>Ingredients:</b></i></div>
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* 1-1/2
cups flour
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* 1/2
cup light brown sugar, packed
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* 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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* 1/2
cup pecans, finely chopped
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* 3/4
cup sugar
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* 3
Tbsp flour
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* 2
tsp cinnamon <a href="http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&productId=352579"></a>
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* 1/2
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* 6 apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced <a href="http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10002&productId=324858"></a>
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* Non-stick cooking spray</div>
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* French Vanilla Ice Cream </div>
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<i><b>Equipment Needed:</b></i></div>
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*<i><b></b></i> 2 mixing bowls</div>
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* 2 mixing spoons </div>
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* 13 x 9 baking dish</div>
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1.) Preheat oven to 350º.</div>
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Topping:</div>
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1.) Blend together 1 1/2 cups flour & brown sugar in mixing bowl. </div>
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2.) Add butter & blend with fingers until moist clumps form. </div>
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3.) Stir in pecans.</div>
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3.) Cover topping & refrigerate until ready to use.</div>
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Filling:</div>
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1.) Blend sugar, 3 Tbsp flour, cinnamon & nutmeg in mixing bowl.</div>
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2.) Stir in apples to form filling mixture.</div>
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Assembly:</div>
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1.) Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.</div>
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2.) Spread filling mixture on bottom of dish.</div>
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3.) Sprinkle topping to cover all of the filling.</div>
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4.) Bake until apples are tender & top is golden, about 1
hour. </div>
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5.) Let rest 8 minutes to set.</div>
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6.) Scoop warm crisp into bowls & top with ice cream.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Roasted Vegetables & Garlic with Whole Wheat Pasta</span></div>
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<i>Servings:</i> 8<br />
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* 1 Lb. whole wheat penne pasta<br />
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* 1 medium eggplant, diced </div>
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* 1
medium green pepper, diced
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* 1 medium red pepper, diced
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* 1 small sweet onion, chopped<br />
* 2
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garlic minced<br />
* 1
medium zucchini, diced
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* 1
medium
yellow squash, diced</div>
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* 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced<br />
* 8 Tbsp olive oil<br />
* 1 Tbsp parsley </div>
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* Salt & pepper to taste<br />
* 1 cup fresh spinach<br />
* 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated</div>
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<i><b>Equipment Needed:</b></i><br />
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* Sharp knife<br />
* Cutting board<br />
* Large bowl <br />
* Baking sheet<br />
* Pasta Pot<br />
* Strainer<br />
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1.) Preheat oven to 450º.<br />
2.) Cook pasta, drain and set aside (keep warm) <br />
3.) Cut up all vegetables and place in large bowl.<br />
4.) Toss vegetables with olive oil, parsley & salt/pepper.<br />
5.) Place vegetables in a single layer on baking sheet.<br />
6.) Roast about 30 min, until softened and lightly browned.<br />
7.) Combine pasta,
vegetables, and raw spinach in large bowl.<br />
8.) Toss gently until spinach
wilts.<br />
9.) Season to taste with more salt and pepper.<br />
10.) Sprinkle with cheese & serve.<br />
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<br />Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-74486528948104215922012-09-09T09:00:00.000-04:002012-09-09T09:00:05.902-04:00Salivation Sunday<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS</span></b></div>
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<i>Servings: </i>24 enchiladas</div>
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* 1/4
cup
olive oil<br />
* 4
cloves
garlic, chopped<br />
* 1/4
cup
all purpose flour<br />
* 3
Tbsp
chili powder<br />
* 1/2
tsp cumin
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* 2
Tbsp
soup base or bouillon<br />
* 1
quart
water
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* 1
can
tomato sauce<br />
* 2
cans
black beans, drained & rinsed<br />
* 1
can black bean soup<br />
* 3 cups mexican style cheese, grated<br />
* 24 corn tortillas<br />
* 1
bunch green onions trimmed & sliced</div>
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*<b> </b>salsa</div>
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* sour cream </div>
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<b><i>EQUIPMENT NEEDED:</i></b></div>
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1.) Stock pot</div>
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2.) Mixing bowl </div>
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3.) saute pan</div>
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4.) Potato masher</div>
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5.) 2 - 9x13 casserole dishes </div>
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1.) Preheat oven to 350º.</div>
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<i>Make sauce: </i></div>
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1.) Pour oil into stockpot on medium. </div>
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2.) Add garlic & cook, stirring, 1-2 min. </div>
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3.) Add
flour, chili powder, and cumin; stir to combine. </div>
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4.) Cook, stirring, 1-2
min. </div>
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5.) Add soup base, water, and tomato sauce. </div>
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6.) Bring to a boil on medium-high, stirring continuously. </div>
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7.) Cook 1-2 min, until sauce is
slightly thickened. </div>
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8.) Set aside. <b> </b></div>
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<i>Make filling: </i></div>
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1.) Mash 1 can of beans in mixing bowl. </div>
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2.) Add second can of beans, soup & 2 cups of cheese. </div>
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3.) Mix to combine. </div>
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4.) Set Aside.<b> </b></div>
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<i>Prepare tortillas: </i></div>
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1.) Heat saute pan on medium-high. </div>
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2.) Place 1 tortilla in dry pan.</div>
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3.) Cook a few
seconds on each side, until warm & pliable. </div>
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4.) Transfer to clean plate. </div>
5.) Repeat with remaining tortillas, stacking them to retain heat.<b> </b><br />
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<i>Assembly:</i><br />
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1.) Spread<b> </b>about
1/4 cup of sauce on bottom of each casserole dish.<br />
2.) Spread 1/4 cup
filling down center of each tortilla.<br />
3.) Roll edge towards middle to
enclose filling & roll into a cigar shape.<br />
4.) Arrange enchiladas into 2 rows of 6 per casserole dish.<br />
5.) Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.<br />
6.) Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over each casserole.<br />
7.) Top with green onions.<br />
8.) Bake uncovered 30-35 min, until sauce is bubbling.<br />
9.) Rest before serving.<br />
10.) Serve with salsa & sour cream.<br />
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<b>Go Ahead & Indulge!</b><br />
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* 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage, loose<br />
* 3
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* 1/2 cup onions, chopped<br />
* 3
cloves
garlic, chopped<br />
* 2 cups escarole, chopped<br />
* Salt and pepper to taste
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* 32 ounces + 1 1/2 cups chicken stock<br />
* 1
can cannellini beans, drained<br />
* 1
cup
ditalini pasta<br />
* 1/4
cup
parsley, chopped<br />
* 2
Tbsp lemon juice</div>
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* Grated Parmesan cheese </div>
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<i>EQUIPMENT NEEDED:</i></div>
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1.) Braising pan or Stock pot </div>
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2.) Ladle </div>
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3.) Soup bowls</div>
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<i>DIRECTIONS:</i></div>
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1.) Shape sausage into 1" balls.</div>
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2.)<b> </b>Heat
<b>1</b> Tbsp olive oil in large braising pan on medium.</div>
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3.) Add sausage balls to pan and cook, turning to brown all sides. </div>
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4.) Remove sausage from pan
and set aside. </div>
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5.) Discard pan drippings.</div>
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6.) Return pan
to heat and add remaining <b>2</b> Tbsp of olive oil & onions. </div>
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7.) Cook onions, stirring
occasionally, until onions are translucent. </div>
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8.) Add garlic, cook,
stirring until softened, about 1 min. </div>
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9.) Mix in escarole, cook, stirring
occasionally, until wilted. </div>
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10.) Season to taste with salt and
pepper.</div>
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11.) Stir in chicken stock, beans, and sausage balls.</div>
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12.) Heat to boiling on medium-high.</div>
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13.) Reduce heat and simmer about 10 min. </div>
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14.) Stir in
pasta; simmer 10 min or until pasta is al dente. </div>
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15.) Add parsley and lemon juice, stir well.</div>
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16.) Season to taste with
salt and pepper.</div>
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17.) Ladle into warm bowls.</div>
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18.) Top with Parmesan cheese. </div>
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Buon Appetito!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(adapted from a wegman's recipe) </span><br />
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This clutch from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/allisajacobs" target="_blank">AllisaJacobs</a> is beautiful as well as functional. I am not a clutch type of gal, but I am seriously considering adding this to my purse collection (the poppy brooch is removable)! You should checkout her shop, she does lovely work!</div>
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At first glance some people may turn away from this print by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/obsoleteworld" target="_blank">ObsoleteWorld</a>, but I find it very fascinating!! The minute I saw it I was compelled to look at it closer... I urge you to do the same. In fact the entire shop is amazing!</div>
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Do I have to say anything about this gorgeous piece of furniture from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDesignPallet" target="_blank">TheDesignPalle</a>t? I do not think so, it's beauty, clean lines and simplicity speaks for itself!</div>
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I own several arrangements from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/floresdelsol" target="_blank">FloresDelSol</a>, and each them have a special place in my home. Her work is beautiful and very well done, you will not be disappointed with anything from her shop!</div>
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Last, but certainly not least, is this vintage piece from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AMradio" target="_blank">AMradio</a>. It is very cool looking and functional to boot! If it was green I would have snapped it up in a heart beat!!</div>
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I hope you have enjoyed looking at my Friday 5 from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home" target="_blank">Etsy</a>! Head on over and find some of your own!</div>
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Nicole's Homemade Treats...The Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003619407338042532noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1922025345454265204.post-48620409119019030502012-03-29T16:14:00.000-04:002012-03-29T16:14:53.332-04:0030 Day Photo Challenge: Day 1 - Linen/Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the next 30 days my posts will be pictures! I have to decided to participate in the 30 day photo challenge, hopefully I can stick to that. I love taking pictures, have a great camera and need blogging ideas, so why not?<br />
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Below is the 30 day photo challenge I plan on following... care to join me?<br />
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* 1 tsp lemongrass<br />
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* Zest of 1 lime<br />
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* 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped<br />
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1.) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75836826/original-9x7-watercolour-red-fish-not-a">Original watercolor by HappyAppleBumblebee</a><br />
2.) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81385082/hypnotic-circle-surreal-illustration">Hypnotic circle by WhispersFromTheDeep</a><br />
3.) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77695458/jelly-fish-watercolor-painting">Jellyfish by Mikeboston </a><br />
4.) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80988450/art-print-8x10-giclee-of-original">Starfish by Littlepaintshop</a><br />
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