tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10899177501607521402024-03-12T21:12:43.975-04:00Our Family FavoritesRachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-62611148393485056002013-05-06T16:30:00.000-04:002013-05-06T17:27:46.554-04:00Baked Ziti<div align="center">
My Aunt Kathy brought us this recipe and we have loved it for MANY years! It is easy to put together and the kids LOVE it! A great lasagna alternative. I've altered a few things to make this point-friendly!</div>
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8 oz. part skim ricotta cheese<br />
2 C spaghetti sauce<br />
4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese<br />
1/2 C <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Parmesan</span> cheese<br />
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Cook noodles. In a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">separate</span> bowl, mix all remaining ingredients. Once noodles are cooked, mix all ingredients together and pour into a 9x13 pan . Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.<br />
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Serves 8<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>7 pts+</b></span><br />
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<br />Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-50490023088698126912012-10-02T15:53:00.001-04:002012-10-02T15:53:27.306-04:00Sweet and Sour chicken<div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;">adapted from </span><a href="http://mykitchencafe.blogspot.com/2008/07/sweet-and-sour-chicken-updated.html" style="color: #787979; font-family: arial; text-decoration: none;">My Kitchen Café</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">Chicken:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">¾ cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">4 tablespoons ketchup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">1/3 cup vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">1 tablespoon soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;">1 teaspoon garlic salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">In a large saucepan, cook </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'century gothic', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">6 pts - 1/2 C serving (6 svngs)</span></span><br />
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Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-79363100234418237352011-04-07T22:01:00.000-04:002011-04-07T22:01:08.934-04:00Strawberry stuffed french toast<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5599481470/" title="DSC_0651 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0651" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5599481470_2eca58ebba.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Approx. 16 inches of hoagie roll bread</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese (softened at room temperature)</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 oz. plain fat free greek yogurt</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 TBSP. strawberry jam</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 egg whites</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 C skim milk</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TBSP. ground cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 C strawberries (diced)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TBSP sugar</div><br />
Slice your bread into 1 1/2-2 inch slices. Then using a paring knife, cut a deep slit across the top in the middle of each slice. This will form your pocket. (don't cut all the way through!) Set bread aside.<br />
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Chop and rinse strawberries and put them in a bowl with sugar--set them aside.<br />
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, greek yogurt, and strawberry jam together. MIX WELL.<br />
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Preheat skillet or griddle to about 350 degrees. (I use a big griddle, but you could use a pan over the stove as well)<br />
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Now it's time to get your egg dip ready. In a bowl, beat egg whites, milk, and cinnamon together. Take your strawberry filling and stuff a generous Tablespoon of it into your bread slice. Fill in with fresh strawberries. (you can also mix the strawberries in with the filling and save a step!) Soak your bread for about 15-20 seconds on each side in the egg mixture, and place on the griddle. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side.<br />
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Serve with powdered sugar and/or sliced almonds.<br />
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Could also serve with a light syrup, but we all thought it was delicious without!<br />
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Serves approx. 8 slices (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>4 pt+</b></span>)<br />
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</div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-11393205037344556042011-03-24T11:28:00.000-04:002011-03-24T15:11:36.066-04:00Baked Beans<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5556071955/" title="baked beans by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="baked beans" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5556071955_9a32332cd5.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><br />
My dad always has made the best baked beans--<br />
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</div><div>Unfortunately the recipe is really just an add a little here, put some more there...all in his head.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So I have spent the past couple months tweaking and testing and writing down what tastes the most like his. I think I'm there! :)</div><div><br />
</div><div>I've made some alterations to lighten the fat and take out some calories, but I think they're just as yummy!<br />
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</div><div>3 cans Campbell's pork and beans (honestly, the store brand are just not nearly as good!)</div><div>4 strips of turkey bacon (or 1/4 C hormel real bacon pieces)</div><div>1/4 C Ketchup</div><div>2 TBSP. minced onion</div><div>1/2 TBSP Mustard</div><div>1/3 C brown sugar</div><div><br />
</div><div>Cut bacon into small pieces and cook in a medium saucepan on medium low until crispy. Remove bacon, but leave the renderings in the pan (if I am using turkey bacon, I usually add a teaspoon of olive oil, since the turkey bacon doesn't have much fat in it)</div><div><br />
</div><div>Remove pan from heat for just a few minutes so it can cool (otherwise you will have FRIED beans). Pour in beans, and then add all other ingredients. Cook on medium until it starts to simmer.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Then, pour the beans into a 9x13 dish (or dish of a similar size) and sprinkle with cooked bacon. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Stir in bacon at the end and ENJOY.<br />
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Serves approx 9 (1/3 C serving) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>4 pt+</b></span></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-89007370894411181502011-03-19T21:40:00.000-04:002011-03-19T21:40:00.360-04:00potato pancakes<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5496012514/" title="black dress 002 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="black dress 002" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5496012514_fa64b49dcf.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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SOFT and yummy!! A favorite from my childhood...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><u>Potato Pancakes</u></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 C flour</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">2 tsp baking powder </span></div><div style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">1/4 tsp salt</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 C mashed potatoes (leftovers are great for this, or you can whip up some potato flakes)</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/4 cup skim or 1% milk</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;">3 large egg whites</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;">2 tsp oil</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp vanilla</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;">butter flavor cooking spray</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">Mix</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">all dry ingredients in a bowl.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">Combine </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">milk, egg white and mashed potatoes in a bowl and mix until smooth.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">Combine</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">wet ingredients with the dry and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots. Don't over-mix.</span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">Heat </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">a large skillet on medium heat.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> Spray</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">oil to lightly coat and</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> pour</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">1/4 cup of pancake batter. When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">flip </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">the pancakes.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">Repeat </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;">with the remainder of the batter.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Serves 6 (2 pancakes each) <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> 3 pt+</span></b></div></span></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-72463775619694199362011-03-18T14:24:00.000-04:002011-03-18T14:24:00.211-04:00Mashed potatoes<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5532198675/" title="mashed potatoes by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="mashed potatoes" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5532198675_1965470fce.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just wanted to have a basic mashed potato recipe on hand--and this was it for me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 lb red potatoes</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 TBSP. butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 C skim milk</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp pepper</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp (or more to taste) salt</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Fill a medium size pot with water and turn to high heat. Meanwhile, wash potatoes and chop into quarters (no need to peel!) Once water is boiling,reduce heat to medium, add potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes, checking to see when potatoes are fork-tender. (meaning, you can stick a fork in and have it slide out easily). DO NOT overcook!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Drain potatoes and put back into the pot--add milk and butter, and start mashing. It might seem like too much milk it first, but keep mashing and stirring and it will become the right consistency! Add salt and pepper - to taste.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Makes 4-5 (1/2 C) servings <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>3 pt+</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-52619379728524538032011-03-17T14:15:00.002-04:002011-03-27T16:30:28.201-04:00Beef & Broccoli<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5532701770/" title="005 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><b><i><img alt="005" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5532701770_4466e79dea.jpg" width="500" /></i></b></a></div><b><i><br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><b><i>2-3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce</i></b></li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><b><i>1 clove garlic, minced</i></b></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><b><i>1/2 small onion diced</i></b></li>
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</i></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">optional add-in's that I love:</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">1 C shredded carrots</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">8 oz. can water chestnuts</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
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</span></div></div><div class="directions" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Directions</span></span></span></h3><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, water, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bullion</span>, and soy sauce. </span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">In a large skillet or wok over high heat, cook and stir beef in a little bit of olive oil 2 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Add salt and onions and cook until translucent. Stir in broth mixture, ginger, garlic, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens.</span></span></span></span></h3><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Serve over rice.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Serves approx 7 (1 C) servings <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>4 pt+ </b></span>each serving</span></div></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-64722808576016291672011-03-16T14:11:00.003-04:002012-04-12T14:33:28.181-04:00Homemade pita bread<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5532701304/" title="032 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="032" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5532701304_71bb2d4be2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Inspired by <a href="http://www.simplyscratch.com/2010/09/homemade-rustic-pita-bread.html">this</a> recipe...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can buy cardboard circles from the store...</div><div style="text-align: center;">or you can make delicious soft, puffy pockets...</div><div style="text-align: center;">But trust me...you will want to make the delicious, soft puffy pockets we call, the pita. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Homemade Pita bread</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; line-height: 20px;">1 1/8 cups Warm Water (you may have to add a little more)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1 1/2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">3 cups All-purpose Flour (I did half white, half whole wheat)</div></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp. Olive Oil, plus more for coating bowl</div></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon Kosher Salt</div></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">In a bowl stir sugar into warm water. Sprinkle the active yeast over top and let sit to proof for 10 minutes. Next, stir in flour, salt and olive oil. Knead until soft and barely sticky. Coat a bowl with olive oil, place the dough in the bowl and cover with a warm damp towel. Move to a warm place to rise and double in size.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Once raised, remove dough and preheat oven to 500 degrees. I used my pizza stone for cooking these, so it went in the oven when I preheated it. You could use a cookie sheet placed upside down as well--</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> On a lightly floured surface roll the dough into a 12 inch rope. Cut into eight pieces. </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; line-height: 20px;">(I like to weigh mine so they are all approximately the same size) </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; line-height: 20px;">Roll into balls and cover with a damp towel while rolling one dough ball at time to approximately six-seven inches in diameter. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Set on a cookie sheet or counter space that has been sprinkled with a little cornmeal. Let sit for about 15 minutes to rise.</span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Place 1 to 2 pitas on baking sheet or pizza stone . Bake for 4-5 minutes or until puffed in center and golden around the edges. Take out and put on a plate or cooling rack. Let them cool before stacking! </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">(I learned the hard way!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Repeat with remaining pitas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Once cool store in a plastic bag and refrigerate for a couple days or freeze up to two months or cut in half and fill! Enjoy!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Makes 8 whole pitas or 16 halves.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>4 pt+</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"> per whole pita</span></span></div></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-10409078582518907502011-03-03T14:07:00.001-05:002011-03-17T20:41:34.454-04:00Banana pancakes<div style="text-align: center;">We love the banana nut pancakes from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5442640317/%22%20title=%22daddy%20daughter%20date%20003%20by%20hollowayfam,%20on%20Flickr%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5442640317_9d8a6c1977.jpg%22%20width=%22500%22%20height=%22332%22%20alt=%22daddy%20daughter%20date%20003%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E">skinnytaste</a> and they are a regular now in our breakfast menu!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5442640317/" title="daddy daughter date 003 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="daddy daughter date 003" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5442640317_9d8a6c1977.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup whole wheat flour</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">2 tsp baking powder </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">1/4 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">1 large banana, very ripe, mashed</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">1 cup skim or 1% milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">3 large egg whites</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">2 tsp oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">2 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">butter flavor cooking spray</span><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Mix</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">all dry ingredients in a bowl.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Combine </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">milk, egg white and mashed bananas in a bowl and mix until smooth.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Combine</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">wet ingredients with the dry and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots. Don't over-mix.</span><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Heat </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">a large skillet on medium heat.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> Spray</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">oil to lightly coat and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> pour</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">1/4 cup of pancake batter. When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">flip </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">the pancakes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Repeat </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">with the remainder of the batter.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">SERVES: 12 pancakes (2 pancakes each serving) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>3 pt+</b></span></span></span></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-63650686272265893162011-03-03T12:29:00.000-05:002011-03-03T13:06:50.234-05:00Corn ChowderCorn Chowder<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5419682991/" title="corn chowder by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="corn chowder" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5419682991_76b4a4f05e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
5 slices of turkey bacon (cut in pieces) (or 1/3 C Hormel real bacon pieces) <br />
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil<br />
1 medium onion, diced<br />
3 medium potatoes, cubed<br />
2 C reduced sodium chicken broth<br />
1 1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp pepper<br />
2 C frozen corn (or 1 can)<br />
1 can fat free evaporated milk<br />
2 TBSP corn starch mixed with a couple tablespoons of cold water (to thicken the soup)<br />
3/4 C reduced fat cheddar<br />
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Cook turkey bacon in oil until crisp (I've found that a little bit of oil helps crisp the turkey bacon since it is low in fat). Add onion and cook until soft. Add potatoes and 2 C broth, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until potatoes are just starting to get tender. Add corn and evap milk. Bring to a boil and add the rue (water and corn starch thickener). Stir until thickened. add in cheese till melted. (or you could keep it out and top the soup with the cheese equally divided)<br />
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Serves 6 (just over 1 C serving) <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> 7 pt+</span></b><b style="font-size: 5px;"> </b>(and VERY filling!)Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-53724188578710284592011-02-26T21:07:00.001-05:002011-02-26T21:08:42.146-05:00Mini Root Beer Float cupcakesI randomly came across this recipe on <a href="http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/05/mini-root-beer-float-cupcakes.html">Gourmet mom on the go</a> a while back--and it's been starred on my toolbar waiting to be made...until today. :)<br />
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We had homemade pizza for dinner, and I thought this would be a fun dessert to go with! :)<br />
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I love several things about this recipe.<br />
1. It's rootbeer. And while I don't drink pop much at all, I do love a good rootbeer now and then.<br />
2. It's INCREDIBLY easy. Like, really, really easy.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5480676770/" title="034 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="034" height="360" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5480676770_4cbf9d21d6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><em>Ingredients: CUPCAKES</em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><em><br />
</em></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">1 pkg. Vanilla Cake Mix</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">1 Tbsp. Root Beer Extract (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">in the spice aisle w/ the other extracts</span>)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> (I used McCormicks root beer concentrate and it was just right!)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">1 can Root Beer (I used diet root beer to cut back on the sugar)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Pirouettes or Creme Roulee wafer cookies </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Red Mini Gumballs (or other small red candy)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Clean votive candle holders or shot glasses (I used votive holders I picked up for .25 each at my local craft store. Just be sure to wash them well first!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Directions:</span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 Tbsp. root beer extract in 2 C. measuring cup. Fill cup with Root Beer until it reaches 1 1/2 C. Be sure to let the foam fizzle down first so you can gauge accurately! (you'll have just a little bit of root beer left in your can when you're done). Add to cake mix and stir well. <b>No eggs, no oil, easy!!</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b></b>Place shot glasses/votive holders on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Fill 1/2 full with cake batter and bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes until done. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Cut round wafers in half. Put frosting in canvas bag w/ star tip (or you can just put it in a ziploc baggie and snip off one end). Pipe a dollop of icing onto each cupcake, top with a gumball and half of a wafer cookie. Serve or refrigerate until needed.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">***The original recipe suggests using your favorite homemade or canned frosting, so I want to share my own recipe. I loved the light texture--felt it was perfect for root beer floats! </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">FROSTING:</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">1 small box vanilla or white chocolate pudding (I used fat free/sugar free white chocolate)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">1 C milk</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">1 8 oz. container of Cool Whip free</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">In a bowl, mix milk and pudding together till thickened. Gently fold in cool whip till thoroughly combined. Put frosting in canvas bag w/ star tip (or you can just put it in a ziploc baggie and snip off one end). Pipe a dollop of icing onto each cupcake, top with a gumball and half of a wafer cookie. Serve or refrigerate until needed.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">SERVING: </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">The original recipe called for 36 mini cupcakes. I only bought 10 votive holders, and did the rest in cupcake liners. (got 12 cupcakes and 10 mini cupcakes.) I am figuring the cupcakes were about double what I put in the votive holders, and am assuming that I got 34 cupcakes out of mine.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">So for my WW friends who are counting...</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"> 34 mini cupcakes, it would be only<b> 2 pt+</b> each!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">or</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">18 regular cupcakes in wrappers would be <b>3 pt+ </b>each.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">The frosting is really low points as well...</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">I frosted all my cupcakes and still had quite a bit leftover! If you frost more than 27 cupcakes with it, it's <b>ZERO pt+</b>!!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Anything less comes to <b>1 pt+ </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><b></b>(which I think it still fantastic considering what most frosting comes to!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">And 1/2 a Pirouette is <b>1 pt+</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><i>SO, total points for a mini cupcake with frosting and yummy round wafer: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3 pt+</span></b></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br />
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</span></div></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-56468350915542860142011-02-23T20:34:00.001-05:002011-02-23T20:35:51.242-05:00Chunky Monkey pancakes with peanut butter syrupI came across this recipe on <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/09/banana-chocolate-chip-pancakes-with.html">Our Best Bites</a> and was hooked! I HAD to find a way to make it more point friendly...and in the end, I'd it was a smashing success! :) (and a very filling one at that!)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1 C white flour</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1/2 C whole wheat flour</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">3 Tbs sugar</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">2 tsp baking powder</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1 1/2 tsp baking soda</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1/4 tsp salt</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1 1/2 C fat free buttermilk ***</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1 tsp vanilla extract</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1 Tbs canola oil</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1 large egg</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1 small-med ripe banana</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">1/8 C mini chocolate chips (or reg. chips roughly chopped) tossed with 1 tsp flour</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Cooking Spray or butter for pan</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3/4 C Cary's sugar free maple syrup</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 C peanut butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">(You could add up to 1 C of syrup without altering the pt+ value, if you want to get more out of it!)</div></span><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br />
<i style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">*I made this up by mixing 1 1/2 Tbs lemon juice or vinegar in a 1 1/2 C measuring cup and then fill the remainder with milk. </i><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Combine flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk together. In a separate bowl combine buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla and whisk well. Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix just until moistened and combined. Place bananas in a bowl and roughly mash with a fork. Fold into batter. Add the chocolate chips that have been tossed with flour and stir.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For syrup, heat peanut butter and syrup in a bowl in the microwave for 30 second. Stir, and continue heating for another 15-30 seconds.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet to medium heat. Spray with non-stick spray and using a 1/4 C scoop, ladle batter onto hot grill. Wait until bubbles form and edges are set and then flip.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Reheat syrup if necessary and pour over warm pancakes.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Yield:</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;">14- 4-6" pancakes (using 1/4 C batter measure) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><b> 5 pt+</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">peanut butter syrup (per 2 TBSP) <b>2 pt+</b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(note: mini chocolate chips on my pancake are for photo sake only! :) If you do the same, be sure to count the pts for it!)</span></div></span>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-10074551665410909772011-02-23T19:55:00.001-05:002011-09-01T10:33:06.061-04:00Oven Fries<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5394027063/" title="week 1 tracking 012 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="week 1 tracking 012" height="332" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5394027063_bd4cfe755f.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I LOVE french fries. LOVE them. :) And I LOVE that there is a healthier way to make homemade fries without a big pan of grease--that actually taste DELICIOUS!<br />
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2 pounds red potatoes (sliced into steak fry size bites)<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon paprika<br />
1/8 teaspoon pepper<br />
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Directions<br />
Cut each potato into 1/2 inch fry-size pieces. Rinse well and pat dry. In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, paprika and pepper; add potato wedges and toss to coat. (or you can also do this in a gallon ziplock bag to coat them)<br />
Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and add fries in a single layer. Bake on lowest oven rack at 475° for 20 minutes. (your oven may vary, so just watch them the first time you make these to make sure). Turn potatoes; bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. <br />
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makes approx. 14 ounces total.<br />
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Serves 7 (2 oz. servings)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 pt+</span>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-70300658448713314872011-02-22T21:46:00.000-05:002011-03-03T13:07:27.070-05:00Tuna Noodle Casserole<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Another fave from <a href="http://skinnytaste.com/">skinnytaste.com</a> with the alterations we used...the kids LOVED this--gobbled it right up! Even though it has mushrooms...which we are all still learning to love! :) Mushrooms and all, it was a big hit!</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5448771746/" title="v-day food 018 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="v-day food 018" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5448771746_bd9c6b4296.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
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</span></span></div><ul style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 2.5em; padding-right: 2.5em; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">6 oz no yolk noodles (you can use Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, or brown rice pasta for gluten free)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 tbsp butter</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 medium onion, minced fine</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">3 tbsp flour (gluten free use rice flour)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 3/4 cups fat free chicken broth</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 cup skim milk</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">5 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms (she used more, but we felt 5 oz. was plenty!)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1 cup frozen petite peas (thawed)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained (I used albacore)</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">1C reduced fat cheddar</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">butter flavored cooking spray</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">2 tbsp parmesan cheese</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.496094); border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">2 tbsp whole wheat (or white) seasoned breadcrumbs</li>
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Cook noodles in salted water until al dente, or slightly undercooked by 2 minutes. Set aside.<br />
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Melt the butter in a large deep skillet. Add onions and cook on medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and a pinch of salt and stir well, cooking an additional 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat<br />
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Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly spray 9 x 12 casserole with butter flavored cooking spray.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until well combined, increasing heat to medium and whisking well for 30 seconds, then add the milk and bring to a boil. When boiling add mushrooms and petite peas, adjust salt and pepper to taste and simmer on medium, mixing occasionally until it thickens (about 6-7 minutes).Add drained tuna, stirring another minute.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Remove from heat and add 1 cup reduced fat cheese and mix well until it melts. Add the noodles to the sauce and mix well until evenly coated. Pour into casserole and top with parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray and top and bake for about 20 - 25 minutes. Place under the broiler a few minutes to get the crumbs crisp (careful not to burn).</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Serves 6 large portions </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> 8 pt+</span></b></span></span></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-3902156743606710992011-02-22T15:59:00.000-05:002011-02-22T15:59:35.362-05:00Baked OatmealI'll be honest. I'm not an oatmeal fan. But as I've been on my weight loss journey, I've tried to like it more, because I know it has loads of health benefits! I found this recipe recently, and was determined to give it a try and make it a little healthier than originally posted. LOVE AT FIRST BITE. YUM. I served mine with about 1/4 C warm milk, and it was almost like a soft granola. VERY good and warm...and filling! :)<br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3 c. oats (not quick-cooking)</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 c. brown sugar</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tsp. salt</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tsp. cinnamon</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tsp. baking powder</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 c. Craisins, raisins, dried cherries, or other dried fruit</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 c. milk</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2TBSP butter<br />
1/4 C unsweetened applesauce</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tsp. vanilla</div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 eggs (or instead, I used 2 TBSP ground flaxseed with 6 TBSP water)</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><br />
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I like to think of this as our wintertime burger--it's fast, easy, no grill needed...and it fits the bill when you're wanting the burger taste, but not the burger calories!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 pillsbury classic pizza crust</div><div style="text-align: left;">8 oz uncooked lean ground beef (7% fat)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 C hormel bacon pieces (or 7 pieces of turkey bacon cooked crisp and crumbled)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 C reduced fat cheddar cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 small onion, diced</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">In nonstick pan, cook ground beef with onion--let cool.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Meanwhile, spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and roll out pizza crust. Gently flatten dough with your fingers (the goal is to make it a little thinner, but not TOO thin). </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Once the meat has cooled, sprinkle it over the dough, leaving approx 1/2-1 inch around the edges. Sprinkle bacon and cheese over meat. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Starting from one edge, roll up horizontally like you would when making cinnamon rolls (you want to have a long roll, not a shorter one), Pinch the seam together and place underneath the rollup on the cookie sheet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Bake at 425 degrees for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Let cool for a few minutes, and then slice to serve! We usually cut into 9 slices--1 slice per serving. Dip in whatever sauce you like. Perfect for little fingers! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Guiltless Alfredo Sauce</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">courtesy of <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/08/guiltless-alfredo-sauce.html">Our Best Bites</a><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">2 C low-fat or skim milk </span></div><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">1/3 C (3 oz) low fat cream cheese</span></div><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">2 T flour</div><div style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">1 t salt</div><div style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">1 T butter</div><div style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">3 garlic cloves</div><div style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">1 C fresh grated Parmesan cheese</div><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: left;">In a non-stick sauce pan, melt butter on med-high heat and add garlic. Let the garlic saute for about 30 seconds. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px;">Then add milk mixture to the pan. Stir constantly for about 3 or 4 minutes or until it just comes to a simmer. Keep stirring and let it cook for a few minutes more. It should be much thicker now.</span></div></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">When it's nice and thickened remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheese, stir it up and then cover immediately. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before using. It will continue to thicken upon standing. Also, if you have leftovers in the fridge, the sauce will thicken almost into a solid. Just re-heat and add a little milk and it will be back to normal again.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I found that 1/4 C was a pretty good serving, so I am basing my serving size off of that.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">SERVES 8 - </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">1/4 C servings </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> 3 pt+ </span></b></span></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-12489999319266005432011-02-06T21:38:00.001-05:002011-02-06T21:39:12.334-05:00Italian Meatballs<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5419687579/" title="spaghetti and meatballs by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="spaghetti and meatballs" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5419687579_0e5a3c173d.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(adapted from <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/12/skinny-italian-meatballs-turkey-1-pt.html">this</a> recipe)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><div style="text-align: left;">In a large bowl, <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">combine</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic and cheese. Using your (clean) hands, </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">mix </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">all the ingredients well until everything is combined. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">Form</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> small meatballs, about the size of a ping ping ball (1/8th cup each).</span></div></span><br />
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<div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">Heat</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> the 1 tbsp olive oil on medium high in a large saute pan. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">Add</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> the meatballs and </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">saute</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. (Don't worry about cooking all the way through at this point.) When brown, place on a paper towel to soak excess oil, then </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">add </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">the meatballs to your sauce and </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19px;">cook </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">about 20 minutes. (I just used a jarred Ragu sauce).</span></span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">This is delicious on with Spaghetti or on a sub sandwich! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
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</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">make 27 meatballs (makes 9 servings of 3 meatballs each) <b>3 pt+</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-37654044162313432432011-02-06T21:14:00.000-05:002011-02-06T21:14:43.321-05:00Strawberry Swirl Easy CheesecakeWhile this IS a higher point dessert, it's super tasty and a great way to get your cheesecake fix without going completely overboard! :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">8 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 C lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 egg</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 ready crust (25% less fat graham cracker crust)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 C strawberry preserves</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif;"></span></div><ul style="list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0em; padding-left: 0em; padding-right: 0em; padding-top: 0em;"><li style="color: black; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-top: 0em; padding-bottom: 0em; padding-left: 0em; padding-right: 0em; padding-top: 0em;">In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add egg, beating until just combined.</li>
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<li style="color: black; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-top: 0em; padding-bottom: 0em; padding-left: 0em; padding-right: 0em; padding-top: 0em;"> Pour half of cream cheese mixure into crust. In small bowl combine preserves and remaining lemon juice. Spoon half of preserves mixture over cream cheese mixture in crust.</li>
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<li style="color: black; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-top: 0em; padding-bottom: 0em; padding-left: 0em; padding-right: 0em; padding-top: 0em;"> Top with remaining cream cheese mixture and remaining preserves mixture. Use knife or narrow spatula to swirl preserves into cream cheese mixture.</li>
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<li style="color: black; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-top: 0em; padding-bottom: 0em; padding-left: 0em; padding-right: 0em; padding-top: 0em;">Bake at 300°F for 50 to 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.</li>
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<li style="color: black; line-height: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em; margin-top: 0em; padding-bottom: 0em; padding-left: 0em; padding-right: 0em; padding-top: 0em;"> Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator.</li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Serves 8 pieces - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">10 pt+</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"> each</span></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-4141228370589599592010-12-18T15:51:00.001-05:002011-03-24T14:24:38.097-04:00Hash brown casserole<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
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</td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">1/2 medium onion, diced</td></tr>
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</td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">3 large eggs </td></tr>
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</td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">3 large egg whites<br />
1/2 diced red pepper * (optional)</td></tr>
<tr><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;"></td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">3/4 cup(s) 1% low-fat cottage cheese, small-curd </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;"></td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">3 Tbsp all-purpose flour </td></tr>
<tr><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;"></td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">3/4 tsp poultry seasoning, or ground sage </td></tr>
<tr><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;"></td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">1/2 tsp baking powder </td></tr>
<tr><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;"></td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;" width="100%">1/4 tsp table salt </td></tr>
<tr><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top;"></td><td style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="100%"><div style="font-size: 12px;">1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground </div><ul style="font-size: 12px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 14px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 7px;"><li>Place the oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 1 1⁄2-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick spray.<br />
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<li>Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until nearly crisp, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add the onions and cook for another minute or two until lightly browned, then add the potatoes; continue cooking and stirring until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.<br />
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<li>Beat together the eggs and egg whites in a large bowl until blended. Beat in the cottage cheese, 1⁄3 cup of the cheddar cheese, the Parmesan cheese, flour, poultry seasoning or sage, baking powder, salt, and pepper until combined. Stir in the cooled potato mixture and spread evenly into the baking dish. Bake until golden and set in the center, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1⁄3 cup cheddar cheese. Let stand until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes, and serve hot or warm.</li>
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</ul><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">Serves 6 (</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">6 pt+</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">)</span></span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-19777292596312823042010-12-17T15:16:00.004-05:002011-02-23T20:13:20.343-05:00Cheesy Scalloped potatoes and ham<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5454558085/" title="014 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="014" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5454558085_794ff7fca8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a delicious comfort food that feeds a crowd and is perfect for using leftover ham.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> (you may omit the ham if you prefer)</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cheesy Scalloped potatoes and ham</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 TBSP Butter</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 TBSP flour</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 C milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp salt (reduce salt if you are using ham)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 medium onion (finely diced)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 tsp pepper</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 TBSP. Parsley flakes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 C reduced fat cheddar cheese (grated)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 pounds red potatoes (thinly sliced)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6 oz ham, cubed</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat oven to 375. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until onions are translucent. Mix in the flour , and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Add salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook until mixture has thickened (will be several minutes). Stir in cheese and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add potatoes and stir to mix thoroughly. Then pour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cover with foil and cook for 25-30 minutes. Remove tinfoil and continue cooking another 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. </span></span><br />
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For those of you who don't know me personally or read my family blog, I can tell you it's been a BUSY few months! I had my baby in July, my appendix out in August, school starting in September, my husband gone the whole month of October, and obviously holidays and such in November...lots has been going on.<br />
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And on top of that, I've been working like a madwoman to lose some weight that I have been carrying around for WAY too many years! I joined weight watchers at the end of July, and since then have lost 43 pounds to date! I FEEL SO GOOD.<br />
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I have a lot of people asking me what I have been eating to lose weight--and the simple truth is, I eat what I already was making...I just know the correct portion size now and have found some ways to make certain dishes with less fat and unhealthy stuff. I personally love food too much to abandon it for salad. :) But finding a happy medium has been JUST what I needed to be healthier. The weight loss journey I have been on isn't just to shed the pounds...it's been for my whole family to become healthier overall, so that we can hopefully raise our children embracing a lifestyle of health and wellness--tasty food AND dessert included! :)<br />
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While I can't promise each recipe can be remade in a healthier way (sometimes you've just got to splurge!), I DO plan on going back through each of my posts and making each dish according to the recipe I have written and updating them as I make changes (because sometimes I tend to do that without thinking, and the new way is really the easier or better way! :)<br />
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Am hoping to be able to put nutrition facts with my meals, as well as portion size--but I will be adding the new WW points plus values to each my my recipes--if for no other reason than my own reference, because we as a family plan on eating healthy for life! If you know people who are doing WW or plan on joining, send them over! I hope to help prove that you don't need a bunch of frozen diet meals and salad to lose the weight and be healthy--<br />
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:) Anyway, please excuse the virtual dust as I make over these recipes (and pictures!!) so it will be a more user friendly (and healthy) place...Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-56114790228489844082010-10-05T20:33:00.005-04:002010-12-19T15:38:55.819-05:00Chicken stir-fry and riceI adapted this recipe from my beef and broccoli recipe, but when I only had chicken on hand. WE LOVED this dish and will definitely make it like this on a regular basis!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/5055307933/" title="chicken broccoli recipe 014-2 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img alt="chicken broccoli recipe 014-2" height="330" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5055307933_c54709f463.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 C Hot water</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">boullion</span> cubes</span></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium</span></li>
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 pound frozen cut broccoli (or fresh)</span></li>
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</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 16px;">1 Cup of Chicken and veggie dish is <i><b>3 +points</b></i></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 16px;">1 Cup of Chicken and veggie dish served with 1/2 C brown rice is<i> <b>6 +points </b></i></span></span></div></div></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-32037693875957862022010-09-03T17:25:00.003-04:002010-09-03T17:42:06.263-04:00Our PERFECT pizza crust<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23561353@N08/4898350833/" title="week with holloways 110-2 by hollowayfam, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4898350833_1ff9a734dd.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="week with holloways 110-2" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(66, 66, 65); line-height: 20px; font-family:'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;font-size:14px;"><p size="14px" color="transparent" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">We make homemade pizza almost every week--and so we have gone through our share of recipes in search of the PERFECT recipe. I think we are to the point of discovering what OUR favorite is--and this would be it! I especially like this because weighing the amount of flour called for, is ALWAYS the perfect amount. I never have too much or too little when I weigh it instead of using a measuring cup. (if you don't have a kitchen scale, get one! They are SO worth it!!) This is SUCH an easy throw together dough! And it tastes and BAKES fabulous!</p><p size="14px" color="transparent" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">I originally got this recipe from <a href="http://annies-eats.com/2010/04/29/perfect-homemade-pizza-crust-tips-and-tricks/">Annies Eats</a>. But I felt like the directions were way more complex than they needed to be. So we simplified, and changed it up a little, it and it has worked wonderful EVERY time!</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">I have left out the oil and it's been just fine. So if you're counting calories or don't have EVOO on hand, you'll be fine. :) And I have found this dough actually rises faster than expected--so keep an eye on it.</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><br /></p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">And ENJOY! :)</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><i><br /></i></p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><em style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">ingredients: </em></p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><em style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "></em>1 3/4 cup warm water<br />2¼ tsp. instant dry yeast<br />4 cups (22 oz.) bread flour, plus more for dusting<br />1½ tsp. salt</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">2-3 TBSP Italian seasonings</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">2 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil (optional)</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><br /></p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><em style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Directions: </em></p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size:14px;color:transparent;"></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">In a bowl, weigh your flour. After weighing the appropriate amount, add your yeast, salt, and seasonings to the flour and mix well. In a mixer add your warm water and slowly add your flour mixture.</span></i> Knead on low speed until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 1 - 1 1/2 hours.</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Press down the dough to deflate it. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Form each piece of dough into a smooth, round ball. (If freezing the dough, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze at this point.) Cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough relax for at least 10 minutes but no longer than 30 minutes.</p><p style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">To bake, preheat the oven and pizza stone to 500˚ F for at least 30 minutes. Transfer the dough to your shaping surface, lightly sprinkled with cornmeal. Shape the dough with lightly floured hands. Brush the outer edge lightly with olive oil. Top as desired. Bake until the crust is golden brown, and cheese is bubbling, 8-12 minutes.</p></span>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1089917750160752140.post-64685096792985916412010-04-18T11:25:00.008-04:002011-02-06T21:06:41.931-05:00Our "no Jack Daniels" Grill Glaze<div><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4457731765_0f6499849e.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4457731765_0f6499849e.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 361px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 500px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px;">While browsing the internet a few months ago, I came across this copycat recipe for Jack Daniels glaze, like you would order at TGIFridays. While I don't know if it's identical, per se, it's really a great glaze! Not being alcohol drinkers, we omit the actual Jack Daniels....</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/olive-oil-495" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">olive oil</span></a></li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2/3 cup <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/water-459" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">water</span></a></li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 cup pineapple juice</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/4 cup Kikkoman's teriyaki sauce</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/soy-sauce-473" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">soy sauce</span></a></li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 1/3 cups <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/brown-sugar-375" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">dark brown sugar</span></a></li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3 teaspoons <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/lemon-juice-55" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">lemon juice</span></a></li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tsp roasted garlic (I just used minced)</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3 teaspoons minced white onions</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/pineapple-278" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">crushed pineapple</span></a></li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 17px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/4 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/cayenne-pepper-320" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">cayenne pepper</span></a></li>
</span></ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px;"><ol style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 15px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-top: 0.86em; position: relative;">Combine water, pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium high heat. Stir occasionally until mixture boils, then reduce heat to simmer.Add garlic and remaining ingredients to pan and stir. Let simmer for 35-45 minutes or until sauce has reduced by 1/2 and is thick and syrupy.</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; line-height: 15px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-top: 0.86em; position: relative;">To use, grill meat until almost done, then use the glaze otherwise it will burn.</li>
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<div></div></div>Rachel Hollowayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02906959500907191201noreply@blogger.com0